What advantages are there in the gingerbread roms over the froyo?

[gater]

I've read a few things that say that battery life is better in 2.3, but from the tests that were run here, that's not the case. Other than that, SIP works with 2.3 better than 2.2 and it has a new keyboard (that you can get in the market for 2.2). Is there anything I'm missing? I'm trying to figure out if I want to try a 2.3 rom or stick with the 2.2 that I'm running.

 

[JerryScript]

Here's an article that gives a basic rundown:

Difference Between Android 2.2 (Froyo) and Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) | Difference Between | Android 2.2 (Froyo) vs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

However, when using custom ROMs, it's a whole new ballgame, especially if you flash a different kernel.

The custom Froyo ROMs for the Optimus V generally speaking have better battery life, which seems to fly in the face of what the article above states. The difference is that these custom ROMs often use a custom kernel that has added some of the functionality of the Gingerbread kernels, insofar as battery/cpu management is concerned.

The main difference in real world scenarios is that Gingergread has better support for sip, which means it's easier to make voip calls. Some say the interface runs snappier/smoother on Gingerbread than Froyo, but that often has to do with the launcher being used, and the theme and other customizations selected. There are also some improvements with video-hardware acceleration in some ROMs, which may account for this.

Upgrading to the Gingerbread ROMs is for those who like to push the limits of their phone, even if the limits don't necessarily improve performance or functionality. If you want stability, stick with the stock ROM, or go with one of the lightweight Froyo ROMs.

 

[gater]

Thanks. I've read that article in the past which was making me wonder since the battery performance seemed backwards.