LG G6

[cool_ocean11]

What is the current price(cheapest) with local warranty?

 

[kopi22]

With the always on option for lock screen with notifications still need LED notifications?? My xiaomi note 3 has it and I barely can see its Color. LOL

 

[garychengjw]

Still no news on ROI, PO with telecom when this coming Friday is release date. #facepalm

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[garychengjw]

What is the current price(cheapest) with local warranty?

Haven't even official release
998 your best price now (+_+)

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[musicsg_com]

Not much phone choices left if you mind LED so much. Unless you want to wait for Sony XZs and One Plus 5. I simply don't like the curved screen of S8 and its stupidly positioned finger print sensor

While LED notifications are purposeful, I find them to be generally ineffective, because the LED is small, and most of the time it pulsates, which means I need to stare at the light for a few seconds to know the colour. And then I need to determine based on the colour what kind of notification, provided I actually configure the colour. So I end up having to turn on the screen to know exactly what messages I am missing.

In the old days, we have only missed calls and missed SMS. Today, we have so many notifications for so many apps, the LED is just not up to task anymore. It does not show multiple colours for multiple notifications, does it?

The Always-on Display is a lot more effective. While it is unfortunate that the G6 does not have the Notification LED, at least there is the AOD to fall back on.

 

[LonelyMan]

What is the current price(cheapest) with local warranty?

Not sold locally. Ideally, it will be $988 on first day, within a week from release the price may drop to $950. 1 month from release drop to $900, 3 months from release drop to $750-780 range. That's what happened to V20.

 

[LonelyMan]

Musicsg_com can you do some charging test to see the charge time from 10% for 30mins to see how much it charged up?

Many thanks

 

[musicsg_com]

Musicsg_com can you do some charging test to see the charge time from 10% for 30mins to see how much it charged up?

Many thanks

Based on my previous test, from 10% charge 30 minutes it will reach 50-60%.

 

[kopi22]

While LED notifications are purposeful, I find them to be generally ineffective, because the LED is small, and most of the time it pulsates, which means I need to stare at the light for a few seconds to know the colour. And then I need to determine based on the colour what kind of notification, provided I actually configure the colour. So I end up having to turn on the screen to know exactly what messages I am missing.

In the old days, we have only missed calls and missed SMS. Today, we have so many notifications for so many apps, the LED is just not up to task anymore. It does not show multiple colours for multiple notifications, does it?

The Always-on Display is a lot more effective. While it is unfortunate that the G6 does not have the Notification LED, at least there is the AOD to fall back on.

It's funny isn't it? Missing LED Notifications is actually a deal breaker while having the finger print sensor at an awkward position so high above is totally fine for some people.

 

[benny888]

It's funny isn't it? Missing LED Notifications is actually a deal breaker while having the finger print sensor at an awkward position so high above is totally fine for some people.

Different user different needs and perception. One cannot expect another user to be similar to you or me
Personally I don't worry at all without LED notifications - an unimportant feature to me

 

[jlekssp]

the screen always on still need the led lighting, could be wasting energy...

 

[wwyjoe]

Yes I just did and here's what I find:

- V20 delivers stronger boomier bass. The mids is also slightly elevated to sound warmer overall.
- G6 produces slightly clearer highs, possibly due to the recessed bass. The airiness is more apparent compared to the V20.
- Sound staging and instrumental separation are similar.

http://musicphotolife.com/2017/04/lg-g6-and-lg-v20-quad-dac-comparison/

Hi musicsg,

The Koren LG G6 seems to be using the ESS 9218 chip, whereas the Singapore model is the ESS 9218+ chip. Would you know if there's any difference between the two?

Thanks

 

[musicsg_com]

Hi musicsg,

The Koren LG G6 seems to be using the ESS 9218 chip, whereas the Singapore model is the ESS 9218+ chip. Would you know if there's any difference between the two?

Thanks

My comparison is based on the G6 Korea unit, which I assume was ES9218+. I guess I have to test again when the local unit is launched.

If the Korea G6 is indeed using the 9218 chip, then it should sound same as V20 that I tested. Having said that, I wonder if burning-in has an effect since the V20 I tested has been in use for more than 3 months.

 

[lgmw33]

While LED notifications are purposeful, I find them to be generally ineffective, because the LED is small, and most of the time it pulsates, which means I need to stare at the light for a few seconds to know the colour. And then I need to determine based on the colour what kind of notification, provided I actually configure the colour. So I end up having to turn on the screen to know exactly what messages I am missing.

In the old days, we have only missed calls and missed SMS. Today, we have so many notifications for so many apps, the LED is just not up to task anymore. It does not show multiple colours for multiple notifications, does it?

The Always-on Display is a lot more effective. While it is unfortunate that the G6 does not have the Notification LED, at least there is the AOD to fall back on.

Quite true. When I switched from pro2 to v20, I missed the nice blinking led. But now with diff notification icons displayed on locked screen is not too bad. At least it wont keep blinking during our sleep. Also in a way, save power

 

[technolust]

Yah but with lockscreen notifications nowadays, I don't see myself missing it anymore

Incorrect, Pixel _has_ the LED, just not turned on by default, which can easily be turned on using an app.

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[wwyjoe]

Looking forward to your testing... Thanks!!

My comparison is based on the G6 Korea unit, which I assume was ES9218+. I guess I have to test again when the local unit is launched.

If the Korea G6 is indeed using the 9218 chip, then it should sound same as V20 that I tested. Having said that, I wonder if burning-in has an effect since the V20 I tested has been in use for more than 3 months.

 

[batboyz]

Yah but with lockscreen notifications nowadays, I don't see myself missing it anymore

Yup, that's user's choice, just would like to mention the fact. Having said that, personally I wear an android wear watch and usually place my phone face down, so with/without LED is also fine with me.

 

[mimisg]

still no lg g6 demo sets in sight...4 days to launch...telco preorders still not available...not sure whats going on...

 

[kelvinti]

Hmmm....Many "colourblind" users here as far as LED Notifications Light is concerned...haha! Opps!

Having said that. LG G6 is such a good looking phone! Must buy!

I will see how it goes after playing with demo sets...I really like the deisgn of G6...

 

[chiaRH]

managed to see demo unit at a singtel outlet today (Hougang Mall)

it was the black version, really brings back memories of my old black Sony Z1 compact, including the negative parts with the glossy fingerprint magnet feel

didnt really have time to mess around so I just quickly tried the camera in auto mode on the spot, fairly fast lens for well-lit indoor shots, it can shoot at 1/30s at ISO50-100 which should be sufficient to be virtually noise free without the need to go into manual