Buying LG V30

[xzap042]

Hi, I'm looking to buy an LG V30 around 30k budget.

I wanted to ask specifically what to look out for when buying a V30 and which variants are preferred.

Also whether there are other options in the same budget that are equal to or better overall as compared to V30? I want to know alternates in same budget and features for comparison.

 

[Nomiforu]

Look if you can spend 30k buy a brand new phone or a used one with some warrenty. Lg has a very bad track record & that's why they have a horrible resale value. I mean sure the spec sheet looks nice on paper but it is the hands on experience that matters in the end.
I have not used a V30 but from what I've heard it still faces issues like bad gps & some have grain like issue on the screen that looks horrible. Lets not forget that Lg has a bad track record of updating their flagship devices.
That is just my opinion. See some reviews to make up your mind.

 

[xzap042]

You might be right but my experience has been great so far. I've used G3, used G4 for three years and also using G6 since last year. So I believe V30 is a good deal for it's price.

I just want to know the alternates in same budget with same specs so I can compare, see if I like something else better. From what I've seen Samsung sets are overpriced for their specs.

 

[gamer11]

i had lg g2 once, faulty camera and died later on
currently have a LG G pro 2, sim reception isnt working anymore for some strange reason

 

[waqar bukhari]

You might be right but my experience has been great so far. I've used G3, used G4 for three years and also using G6 since last year. So I believe V30 is a good deal for it's price.

I just want to know the alternates in same budget with same specs so I can compare, see if I like something else better. From what I've seen Samsung sets are overpriced for their specs.

LG G6 without a problem? are you sure? There must be some problem, you have just not realized it yet.

Is it on 8.0 or 7.0?


Lol

 

[xzap042]

It's on 7.0. works great. Battery is also still going nice, average 5 hours of SOT.

G4 is still my daily runner. Battery is done now after three years but the set still runs like new

 

[smaaz]

It's on 7.0. works great. Battery is also still going nice, average 5 hours of SOT.

G4 is still my daily runner. Battery is done now after three years but the set still runs like new

No image retention on G4 or G6 ??? Ive had 4 G4s and all had image retention I just loved its camera and voice quality but battery and image retention issues were horrendous though none of them died or bootlooped

 

[xzap042]

Not really, never noticed it. G6 is doing perfect. G4 battery needs replacement now after three years otherwise no issues observed till now

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BTW I'm thinking between V30 and pixel 2 XL now. Any users here want to share their experience. I'm leaning towards 2 XL now but the decision is really difficult

 

[smaaz]

Not really, never noticed it. G6 is doing perfect. G4 battery needs replacement now after three years otherwise no issues observed till now

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BTW I'm thinking between V30 and pixel 2 XL now. Any users here want to share their experience. I'm leaning towards 2 XL now but the decision is really difficult

[MENTION=59290]waqar bukhari[/MENTION] sir dekh le G4 bhi without image retention so there are lg phones out there without image retention issues

 

[syedfarazahmed]

if you are a LG user then go ahead and buy a v30 its a pretty good phone and there are no boot loops issues with this phone. but the selfie camera is pretty bad if you like to take selfies then its a big NO No.

 

[xzap042]

Ok. So after reading around my focus is shifting from V30 to pixel 2 xl and now I'm considering between pixel 2 xl or note 8, OR v30 if there's really not much value addition over the added cost.

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[smaaz]

Note 8 will be atleast 20k over V30 if you have budget note 8 is the phone to have

 

[xzap042]

Right now I can't decide between note 8 or pixel 2 xl. Samsung goodies or Google goodness

 

[techyrock]

Greetings @xzap042

Lg V30 is indeed a great phoned

LG gets a lot of hate here in Pakistan along with often Moto etc its mainly because of refurbished market and LG phones with Snapdragon 808 and 810 devices ruined brand name

poorly built Refurbished V or G series phones like Moto Z's out there having display gaps bad IP rating etc,aside from that most of phones out there even from famous vendors have flaws e.g Apple,Samsung,Xiaomi etc etc

Personally In my experience LG phones just like Sony phone's are under rated & In todays world whats in hand of any youtuber gets the attention

V30 is great for Audio and Video features it offers ,POLED may get burn-in's sooner thn SMOLED after all its their POLED offering on a flagship(along Pixel2XL) in Android realm in quite awhile ever since FLEX but with care and better use it can be avoided

I have used many Snapdragon 835 phones its a sweet spot from gaming and budget point

if you get a non refurb PTA verified V30 ill say go for it think of it as a S8+ on budget but with better video and audio capabilities sure Sammy's display is something else but honestly you wont notice much sometimes even compared side by side ,I moved from S8+ to Pixel 2XL its stock color profile was very toned down when I switched it to saturated even next to Note 8 felt they are quite the same


Just make sure with brands like LG,Moto there are lots of refurbs out there and unlike Samsung a Lg phone even being international variant at times can be a refurb, Although Highly unlikely that you may spot one with box but if could opt for that if you have used a non refurb g6 it would be easier for you to spot a refurb one ,if its carrier branded one with carrier logo might be better although I have only seen verizon,at&t and sprint logo glass sandwiched LG phones

As for Pixel 2XL vs Note 8 or even over LG V30 I have used these phones honestly if depends on what you need Pixel 2XL most expensive of bunch

Note 8
If you want Spen good cam,display and all around package Note 8 is a good phone to go for

Pixel 2XL
if you want best camera of the bunch Pixel came does wonders no doubt

dont even think of considering stereo speakers on 2XL they do sound good but rattle on some,most users reported after dunk in water,for some out of box

But Pixel 2XL on the other hand no doubt the price bump is worth pixel experience ,Unlimited Google Photo's ,GCAM of course and Night Sight superb!!


There are other phones in 835 realm in your budget that I have personally used

Xperia XZ1
Amazing phone despite of having a smaller battery dont know what magic sony pulled there it lasts as long as S8+ and other phones with bigger batteries that IPS panel is one of a kind honestly at times I couldn't tell if its an OLED milky whites inky blacks Sony sure as come a long way if you dont mind bezels and okay camera thats a phone to go for not to forget Sony experience PS remote play DS4 support etc and the fingerprint placement is just perfect

Nokia 8
Pixel Experience on a 835 phone on cheap with a headphone jack,dual sim & Microsd support,every thing is same as it is on Pixel minus bezels & the gesture bar since it has Navigation Keys ,good build,battery & Gcam mod with Night Sight works great,quick updates

S8+
I honestly dont think Note 8 is worth the price bump where you can get cheaper S8+ minus spen and telephone of course its totally same besides you'll only notice more RAM when you run out of it more Ram doesnt always mean speed



with sammy phones Exynos is often best with battery,thermal management,kernel although its a lot better on 835 devices compared to older ones but the downside with Exynos is GPU where people with SD835 users enjoy PUBG on HDR settings one's with Exynos devices are prompted(coming soon)

Good Luck