I got the LG v10 on Verizon last week and finally starting using it this week; only for a few times though (charged it up, got the phone ready w/ settings I want, turned off and waited until I had time to use it). This is my first LG smartphone experience, btw.
First off, I really like this phone! The removable battery, micro SD slot, and camera caught my eye. The second screen is different to get used to it, but I like it. Of course, I have been reading all of the reviews and comments from people about the battery issues. I've notice the battery drains really fast when using it. It reminded me of those HTC Thunderbolt days I had, where the battery would drain 10% within 5 minutes of using it lightly. I know it has only been a few days, but my opinion is I feel this is possibly but another Thunderbolt because of the battery issue. Only time will only tell though.
I have until Jan. 15 to return it and choose a different phone, which gives me time to decide what to do and see how the battery performs. I have been thinking if I choose to keep the v10, I should probably buy a few batteries (one is on the way from promo) to have and carry around. The problem I have with that is I don't really want to carry around batteries. I have never carried batteries with me for any of my phones. But the way phones are becoming with no micro SD slot or removable batteries, I'll probably suck up and carry batteries around to have the phone.
If I do return it, what phone should I get? I've been looking at the Samsung Galaxy S6 or the Note 5. Both seem to be good phones with good battery life. I do come from the S3/S5 and loved them both. Is there any suggestions?
First off, I really like this phone! The removable battery, micro SD slot, and camera caught my eye. The second screen is different to get used to it, but I like it. Of course, I have been reading all of the reviews and comments from people about the battery issues. I've notice the battery drains really fast when using it. It reminded me of those HTC Thunderbolt days I had, where the battery would drain 10% within 5 minutes of using it lightly. I know it has only been a few days, but my opinion is I feel this is possibly but another Thunderbolt because of the battery issue. Only time will only tell though.
I have until Jan. 15 to return it and choose a different phone, which gives me time to decide what to do and see how the battery performs. I have been thinking if I choose to keep the v10, I should probably buy a few batteries (one is on the way from promo) to have and carry around. The problem I have with that is I don't really want to carry around batteries. I have never carried batteries with me for any of my phones. But the way phones are becoming with no micro SD slot or removable batteries, I'll probably suck up and carry batteries around to have the phone.
If I do return it, what phone should I get? I've been looking at the Samsung Galaxy S6 or the Note 5. Both seem to be good phones with good battery life. I do come from the S3/S5 and loved them both. Is there any suggestions?