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As with any question like this, it's important to know a few things first, like what your price range is, what carrier you want it for, what region of the world you live in, and what's important to you in a phone (e.g., camera, battery life, high performance for gaming, frequent updates, etc.).
 

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As with any question like this, it's important to know a few things first, like what your price range is, what carrier you want it for, what region of the world you live in, and what's important to you in a phone (e.g., camera, battery life, high performance for gaming, frequent updates, etc.).

Great questions, I am very open in regards to price range. Carrier is virgin mobile in Canada but would also consider buying the phone outright and bringing it over. In terms of what's important battery life is definitely high on that as my g4 has sucked but also a good quality phone as I use my phone a lot forany different things
 

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If price is not a limiting factor, then consider the 1st or 2nd gen Pixel XL. I have the Pixel 2 XL, and it's a great phone, with an amazing camera and superb battery life. But there has obviously been a lot of bad press about the phone, so I wouldn't blame you if you were leery about it (BTW, I haven't experienced any of the bad stuff). The 1st gen Pixel XL would be a good choice, and with the 2nd gen out now, the 1st gen is significantly cheaper. I had the 1st gen for about a month before trading it in for the 2 XL -- also great battery life and camera.

On the less expensive end, consider the Moto G5 Plus or the newer G5S Plus. These are priced like entry-level phones, and yet pack a lot of features and good performance, with good battery life. If you want something even cheaper, but is still considered a good phone with an even bigger battery, there's the Moto E4 Plus.

The OnePlus 5T has been getting some good reviews lately, and falls in the middle in terms of price, while acting like a flagship phone (although many reviewers say the camera is kind of mediocre). Not entirely sure how the battery is, but it's probably decent.
 

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Great questions, I am very open in regards to price range. Carrier is virgin mobile in Canada but would also consider buying the phone outright and bringing it over. In terms of what's important battery life is definitely high on that as my g4 has sucked but also a good quality phone as I use my phone a lot forany different things

Another Canadian - hello! Well, if you enjoyed your LG as far as the software/LG skin was concerned, the LG G6 is a great phone at a great price right now. It's 3300 mAh and it feels great in the hand; with an amazing display. And at 5.7", it's a great size for video watching or gaming.

Though, like B. Diddy, my initial thought was also a Pixel device - the 2 XL if you'd like a bigger device with a bigger battery (6.0" and 3520 mAh); or the Pixel 2 if you're looking for a bit of a smaller device (5.0" and 2700 mAh - though I hear battery life is still exceptional on it, despite the lower mAh).
 
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have definitely been looking closely at both versions of the pixel and like what I see for the most part. I am concerned about the screen on the bigger one and the fact that it was made by LG(who I don't trust anymore) but I am concerned about battery life on the smaller one. the other concern I have with the pixel 2 is the lack of a headphone jack
 

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My 2 XL screen is just fine. There is a slight blue tint upon shifting the viewing angle, but this is common in OLED displays (and it's also been reported on the iPhone X). Shadows also get overdone when you dim the screen (although they look fine at high brightness). But colors look normal to me (maybe this is because I've never used Samsung phones, with their screens that tend to show more saturated colors --they "pop," but look unnatural to me), and I see no graininess nor burn-in. There very well may be some quality control issues with the screen, but they're not all bad -- and Google extended the warranty to 2 years rather than the usual 1 (in the US), which is pretty unusual. That tells me that they're going to stand behind their phone.

The smaller 2 is supposed to have excellent battery life as well, unlike the 1st gen Pixel. The lack of headphone jack is not a big deal -- the included dongle is very unobtrusive. It's flexible and not bulky, so it essentially becomes an extension of your headphone cord. The only issue would be if you wanted to charge the phone while listening to headphones.
 

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If you are already comfortable with LG, I also would recommend L6 which is a big improvement over your L4 including an excellent camera.
If you have the extra money, the LG V30 is one of the best phones of the year. I have it and I'm very happy with it and have no issues
 

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As per the advices, stick with LG if you're comfortable with it, and not too worried about monthly updates. The LG v30 is right up there with the best Android phones along with the Note 8 and Pixels, the only reason for getting one over the other are personal preferences IMO.

If you decide to try something else, any of the 3 would be an excellent choice.
 

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I would also suggest sticking with LG. Having come from a G4 myself, I'm on the V20 and loving it. I actually prefer it over the newer G6 and V30 offerings because it still has a removable battery, IR blaster and solid metal body instead of glass. There are other phones that may be better in one or two areas, but the V20 still seems to be the best all around package due to the added features that are all but extinct in modern phones.

The only common complaint is screen image retention. As far as design defects go (and I think all phones have at least one), that's a minor annoyance. Overall this phone is still a powerhouse.
 

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I would also suggest sticking with LG. Having come from a G4 myself, I'm on the V20 and loving it. I actually prefer it over the newer G6 and V30 offerings because it still has a removable battery, IR blaster and solid metal body instead of glass. There are other phones that may be better in one or two areas, but the V20 still seems to be the best all around package due to the added features that are all but extinct in modern phones.

The only common complaint is screen image retention. As far as design defects go (and I think all phones have at least one), that's a minor annoyance. Overall this phone is still a powerhouse.

The V20 is a great idea for a phone; and it will be at a discount now that the V30 is out. I even looked it up, myself!
 

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I think everyone has their own preferences but I don't like to change the phone unless it's broken, stolen or of no use anymore. I'd use the current phone for as long as I can.

I had Samsung S4 which got stolen then I got Samsung S6 and I still have it.

Hope it sounds normal to you people :D
 

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I think everyone has their own preferences but I don't like to change the phone unless it's broken, stolen or of no use anymore. I'd use the current phone for as long as I can.

I had Samsung S4 which got stolen then I got Samsung S6 and I still have it.

Hope it sounds normal to you people :D

The S6 is a great phone - and I do like your method of thinking with regards to upgrading! I'm sure my wallet would prefer me acting like that lool. 😂
 

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