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just play this video the 1st few seconds. lol.

They probably try not to be bias in their reviews, and generally they do mention the same shortcomings as other reviews. But they do sound like they are downplaying shortcomings of the device. Even in the G Flex 2 review also.

 
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super lost sia. don't know S6 or G4. hahaha!

I'm going with the G4. Just giving my opinions to see if it helps you make a decision.

G4 over the S6
1. MicroSD card slot
2. Both cameras have a very close fight but the G4 takes photos with more accurate colours
3. Root without worrying about tripping Knox or voiding warranty (not sure if this is still the case)

On the other hand... S6 over G4
1. Dat Exynos chip. However, not necessary and LG has optimized the G4 really well. The S808 manages all task without issues too. Gaming isn't a problem either.
2. Better audio. However, the G3 has shown to be of a better quality than my Xperia Z (according to GSMArena's tests) so that'll be enough for me. I use PowerAMP too.
3. Camera (?) Some people prefer the S6's camera over the G4 so I'm putting this here.
4. Accessories. Accessories for the S6 should have a lot more variety to choose from. The G4 has the leather back (not getting it though, don't care much for that as I'll be using a case) so that may be a plus for you.
5. More custom roms (probably).

Personal preferences you may consider:
1. Screen size. Slightly smaller or slightly bigger one?
2. Price. G4 is likely cheaper than the S6.
3. Looks. The S6 Edge is super sexy.
4. Battery. Removable VS non-removable?
5. Display. Which screen colours do you prefer?

The S6 may one-up the G4 in several areas but overall, I consider the G4 to be a better phone for me. Hope it's helped you! :D
 

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Straight out of camera, no post processing.

On auto I think because shutter is at 1/413, ISO50. Exif info >> https://flic.kr/p/suLpcy
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On tripod, ISO50, 8sec shutter. Can see 2 stars, so got potential to use G4 for star trail shot. Exif info >> https://flic.kr/p/rA4oeU
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On tripod, ISO50, 15sec shutter. Covered top half with black wallet. Removed later so that it only receive about the last 7secs exposure and remain sharp. Exif info >> https://flic.kr/p/sfBCit
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Nice photos dude! :)

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Thank you :)

Maybe except for the composition and the half covering idea, most phone camera user can replicate this quality anywhere else.

8sec is the most I can go before the light will make the building lines blurry or too much overexposed areas.

Btw I'm not saying my compositions are unique or my exposure ideas is jin satki... it is just that I took more time planning and thinking about the shots as opposed to most users who will get shots at the spur of the moment.

Other than that the phone's operation is smooth. Even during multiple long exposure with the phone saving both jpeg and raw shots again and again, it didn't fail once.

My older Nokia 808 and Lumia 1020 do sometimes hang or forced close during heavy shooting. My wife's xperia Z3 usually have a warning, during heaving shooting, that the phone is overheating and they will close the camera app and prevent it from opening for a while.

So, at this moment I don't see any problem with the Snapdragon 808 or 3GB ram. Obviously software implementation is also important to make the hardware work at top notch.



I just realize that when I bought a new rechargeable AA battery, I cannot charge it fully the first round.

It takes a few rounds of charging for it to be closer to 100% and it will last longer over time.

So maybe it is the case here. Battery testing should be done after a few cycle of charging?


Yeah agreed! My nights shots are all 8 seconds. 15 and seconds really will over expose the picture like super alot. Haha the aperture is fixed at f1.8 also got its disadvantages haha
 

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seems like battery life is CMI... was thinking of getting this or the Z3... if battery life is good, then G4 is it... but as of now Z3 have better battery life.
That, is thanks to Sony's stamina mode built in, which says that they do their best in some areas,

Chai_latte, try those battery saver modes to see how long it lasts (?)

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Straight out of camera, no post processing.

On auto I think because shutter is at 1/413, ISO50. Exif info >>

On tripod, ISO50, 8sec shutter. Can see 2 stars, so got potential to use G4 for star trail shot. Exif info >>

On tripod, ISO50, 15sec shutter. Covered top half with black wallet. Removed later so that it only receive about the last 7secs exposure and remain sharp. Exif info >>

Very nice pictures! Thanks for the frequent updates.
 

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one important question: does it have light notification when you receive missed calls / message / whatsapp etc?
 

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For those interested in the battery life, G4 battery life should be about the same as for G3.
Both screen size, resolution and battery sizes are the same.
So, battery life wouldnt differ much.

I wouldnt expect G4 battery life to be stellar.

Maybe that's why LG is giving an extra battery + charger ! :)
 
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A quick question for those having the device!

How's the temp like during normal operation? Hot?
My friend's G2 got overheating problems .
 

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Warm yes. Not hot.

My Lumia 1020 (when signal low) and my wife's xperia Z3 (when taking lots of photo) both can get noticeably hot.

Thanks for the valuable info.
Now still considering to change to g4 when it is out, from S2.

Saw the pics shared here
Thanks to those who shared the pictures! They look great!
 

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For those interested in the battery life, G4 battery life should be about the same as for G3.
Both screen size, resolution and battery sizes are the same.
So, battery life wouldnt differ much.

I wouldnt expect G4 battery life to be stellar.

Maybe that's why LG is giving an extra battery + charger ! :)

I take it from the way you've typed that you're assuming it wouldn't be that good right? Or do you have one of the review units on hand?

So far, quite a number of reviews have mentioned that the battery life is okay (1 day+, some even 2 days) while others have mentioned it being the worse than the S6 or something along the lines of "same as the G3". Maybe we should wait for more testing. Looking forward to GSMArena's full review.
 
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