LG G2 vs Nexus 5?

[7starmarc]

Any thoughts?

All signs seem to point to a Sprint version of the Nexus 5. Not sure about release date, but appears that it wouldn't necessarily be that much more of a wait.

So, who's jumping to the G2 ASAP, and who's waiting to see what the Nexus 5 acutally looks like before deciding?

 

[jamie]

My upgrade is December 1st so I've got plenty of time to decide. Right now it's definitely down to these two for me.

Go Hokies!

 

[VW Maverick]

I want the G2.
I will be using the new "One Up" program to grab one as soon as it is released, which will be before the end of the month.
A guy on another forum works in the biz and his workplace (Best Buy, I think) has received the Sprint G2 but has not been able to check it out yet.
I am counting the days.

Mav.

 

[VW Maverick]

Never mind. Wrong thread.

 

[Amir47]

G2 has better camera and if you want stock experience you can always flash cm but if you want LG experience on N5 then you're SOL

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[o0adam0o]

G2 All the way. I think G2 will end up with a fully functional AOSP ROM sooner or later. The Nexus turned me off with its much smaller battery. Also ... will the Nexus 5 be triband? If not.. that's another huge reason not to get it.

 

[soulgrnd]

Let's say the Nexus 5 is exactly the same phone just with a few compromises & bonuses.

Nexus 5 vs Sprint LG G2
5" IPS 1080P < 5.2" IPS 1080P
SD 800 = SD 800
Krait 330 = Krait 330
2GB RAM = 2GB RAM
16GB or 32GB ROM ≤ 32GB ROM
8MP OIS Camera < 13.1 OIS Camera
1.3MP FF Camera < 2.1 FF Camera
2300mAh (3000mAh 32GB?) ≤ 3000 mAh
Matte Finish > Gloss Finish
Qi Charging > USB Only
Android 4.4 > Android 4.2.2 (CustomRoms can help here)
No Contract (an assumption) ≥ Contract
Not Yet Announced < Nov 8 Release Date
$299/$399(32GB) < $199 w/ Quick Window OR $99 & a $50 bonus gift card from BestBuy

There are some advantages to the N5 but battery life is paramount for me and a minimum $200 savings for more device seems like a good value.

Also the Sprint demo unit at my local BestBuy was way snappier (on wifi) than the VZ or ATT units.

I was really strongly considering the Nexus 5 and being free of a Sprint contract... That being said for the money SPRINT ROCKS! had a lot of trouble when LTE upgrades first reached my area but now just a few months later things are great. Also with Nextel & Clearwires spectrum and added Softbank funding Sprints on its way to being a real contender again.