*LG G3 vs HTC One (M8)* Read full comparison: goo.gl/TdbSTx In our latest flagship smartphone battle, we pit the latest and greatest from LG and HTC against each other. Here's a look at the LG G3 vs HTC One (M8)! By *****
This is the best comparison video yet because you actually did a speaker comparison and picture comparison. The only thing that was missing was outdoor visibility which is important.
The beautiful physical and software design of the HTC one beats out any hardware advantage that the g3 might have. The experience is just overall much better in my opinion
I'm the complete opposite. The metal build as well as the button layout turns me away from the One M8. Not to mention I'd much prefer a removable battery. Plus I actually kind of like LG's UI. I've never liked skins, but at least LG adds some pretty great features to theirs, while HTC is barely more than vanilla Android so I don't see the appeal.
Ryan Kosior I agree the buttons on the m8 suck. Every time I have to turn off the screen is a pain. I hate the black bar it's so UGLY and makes the phone way tall for the screen size. The metal is only nice because it's in people's mi d that is premium material. The UI is pretty uglyi think. The icons make the screen look cheap. The g3 physically looks better even if it's plastic. Of the plastic was metal on g3 imagine how people would drool over it.
LG G3 is my vote for being the best phone on the market right now without thinking about price. 5.5" Screen fits in a compact body and a couple hairs bigger than the S5 and others. The body fits like a glove in your hand and the removable back cover with removable battery and storage is a big plus too.
I love this review, simply because you ain't say which phone you think is better but you talked about them and told people to choose the right one for themselves.
Having used both for months. The One is by far the best. The G3 is slow as fuck, and the battery life is abysmal. I loved my old Optimus G, but the G3 is a clusterfuck. Also, LG gimps out on their DACs. The M8 has one of the best DACs available in a phone.
Ive had my g3 for a few months now, i absolutley love it, its fast,smooth and reliable, and if you root it there is a app you can download to boost the volume, my phone is now twice as loud as any other phone out there and im not exaggerating, im also running custom roms and my benchmark scores are as good as any other android device out there, over 1000 single core and 2900+ multicore where as stock the phone is around 940 single core and 2400 multicore, the phone is fast! And the display with the this bezels is the best part about the phone, 5.5inch display and its about the same size as a phone with a 5inch display, i love it and have zero complaints.
One thing that was not mentioned is that the M8 obviously has a wider angled lens as there is more of the scenes are visible in the pictures..so either you want a much better camera with more vibrant colours and sharpness, OIS and laser focus (with 2k display/higher pixel density/larger display/removable battery) or a wide angle lens with a noticeably poorer camera with DOF (but much better looking phone/UI/speakers).. I did also notice in store that the M8 feels significantly heavier than the G3 but being (slightly) smaller it will be easier to handle but it DEFINITELY will need a hard case if you don't want to make a dent in that metal unibody when it falls accidentally - i.e quite expensive to replace! The guy at Carphone Warehouse told me that the M8 is the one everyone is buying and it is so reliable that they have had none in for repair unlike Samsung (S5 and Note 3) being the most unreliable as they the top returned for repair due to issues like the battery expanding so it won't fit anymore. I would have preferred if the G3 was a little smaller but they have packed that larger screen into a not too larger case. I was thinking of the OnePlus One but I will give it a miss since these two trump it by everything including cost if you order it online from one of the HK sellers making it only a little more than the OnePlus 64GB version when it comes out.
Wilguens Joachin Being that HTC decided to half-ass the camera, yeah. HTC COULD have easily won the smartphone war with it's metal brush finish and a microSD slot... NOPE, let's put on a shitty 4 MP camera with a gimmick 2nd rear camera.
leenard enriquez It's a MegaPixel camera! HTC just calls "UltraPixel" to fool people, such as yourself, into thinking that the camera is such a great thing!
I just got my LG G3(32 GB Black) at At&t and I must say it is amazing. I tried the M8 before and it is great, However the LG G3 is just in another level. Every time that I hold it I can't believe how cutting edge it looks and functions. I have had the phone for just 3 days and people with M8s, GalaxyS5s and iphones at elevetors and public places are always asking me things about the phone.
No offense to Lahn, but I really wish Josh did this comparison. He handled all the other flagships head to head really well and I was looking forward to his take on these two against each other
Just watching this video, you can see just how smooth the HTC One M8 really is. I've used it in person and it is IMPRESSIVE. You can see the LG G3 stuttering when switching screens in the app tray, etc. That would drive me insane.
This really makes me want the M8 even more. The overall experience with the phone seems very pleasant as that is exactly what I look for in a phone (Nexus 5 user). I just wish the HTC band logo in front of the device was not present, as the navigation buttons already take some screen real estate, and the camera was a tad bit better.
The funny thing is, when you played each speaker i thought there was really no difference. You could tell the m8 had more bass but really i think the G3 is a contender even with it's speaker being on the back. Here i thought it would be fail but it sounds pretty fantastic and close to the m8
Don't call me a fanboy based off of my opinion. The M8 will be my first HTC phone starting tomorrow, so I have no history with them. Also, I am not biased in my opinion. The LG's speakers truly sound more mono to me than stereo. And, to further prove that I have no bias, I will tell you that if the LG had an aluminum unibody and more saturated colour (with the exception of taken photos), then I would definitely go with it over the M8 any day. My guess is your insult could be contributed to ownership of an LG, no?
You telling me no, means nothing. The speakers sounded the same and yeah i just got my G3. The over rated speakers weren't enough to side step the battery or the camera on the m8 so i went with the all around better device. Battery, camera, screen, sound is pretty much the same. The metal body doesn't really have any real advantage besides looks. Chips and dents the same, scratches the same. It wasn't an insult it was more like an observation "no".
I honestly don't care what it means to you, it was simple input of opinion. I do agree that everything is pretty much the same except for the camera and speakers. M8's camera could use work but the speakers are better than the G3's period. That doesn't mean that the LG's speakers are bad by any means, and the same could be said for the M8's camera. The metal body is just a preference of mine; I like the "cold pillow" feeling of picking up a metal phone after it's been sat on my nightstand for a while. It's an aesthetic preference as well. I'm not by any means saying the G3 to be inferior to the M8. They're equal in my eyes, it literally is just preference. And I don't know how calling someone a fanboy is an observation when you're essentially labelling them...
I would have to give it to the G3. I have recently grown fond of the LG line up and think they offer more with their phones. They are kind of like the underdogs.
From the video comparison at around 3:50 I'm going to say I prefer the colour of the M8 over the G3, more pixels don't mean that much to me when the ppi is >400.
Honestly, the LG G3's display is pathetic vs the M8. The 2k resolution is completely wasted, and the contrast ratio is downright pathetic. I remember when the Xperia Z was bashed for bad contrast, when the G3 has the same amount (800)..No one complains. The increased Battery consumption (As proved in the Oppo 7 vs 7A) is definitely not worth it. In displays Amoled > LCD 1080p > Any 2k screen as of today
the highs actually sound a little louder on the g3. in noisy environments this will probably stand out more than the htc, which is only louder in the bass frequencies, as far as i can tell from this video. as well the g3's speaker isnt meant to be pointed towards you.
deciding between these 2 right now. the one looks like it has a better experience and I hear the g3 tends to overheat, so the one is the frontrunner for now.
I'm getting a new phone tomorrow and these two are pretty much my frontrunners. Both look great, but the much better speakers and what looks to be a slightly faster ui are making me lean towards the m8. Screen size isn't a huge deal for me. I really can't see the resolution making that big of a difference on a 5.5' screen. And while the G3 has a far better camera, I really don't take pictures that often, and when I do the m8 I think will make do.
I pretty much want a Nexus 5 with double the battery life and made out of metal. That would be the perfect phone for me. All the specs and screen and body size should stay the same and I would be very happy. Even the camera is good enough to pump out some amazing photos.
I can't take this test seriously. A lot of people are complaining about stuttering and in other comparisons the display takes flak for its brightness and contrast in comparison to other high end smartphones. The high resolution for me is more handicap than an advantage. It just costs battery life.
LG G3 for me, but One M8 is not bad either, it's just that it's a bit overpriced. Btw, just a suggestion, when you mention about the price of the devices that you review, you should give the same amount of details of the unlocked price that you did with the carrier one, because every time when I heard you guys say "It's $___ on contract on T Mobile, AT&T blah blah blah...", I'm always like "what?". Don't forget that you have viewers that are not from the US. But, great video as always.
You forgot to mention the front facing cameras -- just saying. Might have to get the M8, but I'm interested in seeing how the iPhone 6 turns out first.
I just heard from my coworker that Verizon will be carrying the Nokia Lumia 1525 soon with all the latest specs. LG G3 or Nokia lumia 1525. Now I'm torn between the two. I can't wait till you guys do a review on the 1525.
Liao Ssin Yes sense will be faster but it will be negligible. Sense is "lighter" then Lgs UI, But the same can be said that ios is lighter than android. Sense is solid and use to be my favorite but its closer to vanilla & boring to me now. I like having the extra usable features in the LG UI once cleaned up.
I have just bought my G3. And i can truly say : This device is fantastic. I was expecting some lags, but there are not any! I switched to G3 from m8. Both are great.
Matt Barrett I've had my g3 for a couple days. I've done some tweaks to speed up the device which could cause overheating issues. I then used GPS with screen at full brightness for a 25 minute drive and no overheating at all. The device was actually a lot cooler than my Galaxy s5 was after 10 minutes of GPS full brightness.
Thin bezels help fit large screens in smaller phones, but don't you think HTC M8's front speakers are a main reason why it is about as large as the G3? Good sounding speakers are the trade off to a smaller phone, right?
The bezel is the future but the screen contrast cannot compare even to the iPhone 6+ which I sold my G3 and bought the iP6+ after using it for 2 months. If screen size/bezel is your main concern get it but if screen brightness and contrast is a priority get the Samsung GN4 or iPhone 6+. I just couldn't take covering the display in daylight hours in order to see it any more. Otherwise top marks. Also be aware ATT screws you over forcing you to buy a cheap folding case if you want wireless charging. I dropped my G3 3 feet off the toilet and the screen cracked with the case on; another reason why I sold it.
Nice video..just a little underwhelmed because people want to know how good this 2k screen is compared to the m8. Using similar wallpapers would have helped.
some of the camera features one the M8 are available on the G3 too, you just didn`t showed them, for example to refocus after you have already taken the shot...
Also, people who cannot get good pictures with the M8 should either: - Improve their photography skills. - Pass it to someone who knows what photography is to review that part. Check around flickr and you'll see numerous great shots that you wouldn't believe its from the "craptacular" M8's camera.
M8 dominates IMO everything except for the Xperia Z2 unless we're talking about price cuz then there's Oneplus One or Nexus 5. Metal body, awesome software, and kick-ass speakers.
im debating between these two and I came up with the conclusion that ima end up getting the htc one because I rather have a smartphone with good speakees and awwsome look as opposed to the camera.
for me G3 is more expensive by around 50$ plus i like m8 speakers i like sense 6 (its real quick ) i like m8 updates i like m8 developer community (it has ton of stuff) not the guy that takes 10+ pictures per day i never used secondary battery and i will never u cant deny that htc is beautiful
Jamie Kimz yes it wins over dim display and over heating and crack frame after while .sure wait i just converted mine to GPE and guess what im geting lollipop 5.0 just like a nexus .and yest ican get back to sense any time i want to.
I recently got my wife the g3 and honestly the camera isnt much better than my m8 in low light or indoor the g3 makes massive noise and pictures come out with a grey haze while my m8 does fine and outdoor at normal size they look the same except the g3 has more detail zooming in andi like how it doesnt blow up the skies the m8 hates the sky and sun and the g3 at a certain angle it has a noticeable washed out screen and speaker is loud but m8 is in the front so its sounds better so overall i would pick the m8 as the better phone but both are good
Use both and the decision is easy. HTC have really added value unlike other Android manufacturers, in meeting design quality with a great software experience. It's literally smooth on the outside and the inside. Only Android geeks on here and on forums pick based on specs, hence they never understand why iPhones sell so well either. HTC should be commended for breaking out the mould. Everyone else is making commodity devices
I find g3 is superior to M8 in many ways personally and will be buying the g3 * OS - M8 is better but I will root g3 and get the cynaogen mod when its out for g3 * Camera g3 > m8 * Battery - both same( usage wise) but g3 is replaceable so it has the edge * sound - m8 wins hands down ( g3 is just loud good enough for me to hear the ringtone) * front looks - I personally like g3 with thin bezels and 5.5 inch display * Rear looks - m8 looks better but I will be using a spigen case so it really doesn't matter its gonna stay hidden * Display - both are good IMO ( 1080 p seems more practical but 1440p is something to boast abt :p) * Price - both are at the same price * Brand value - I think HTC will turn more heads than LG Rest of the features are the same with both devices . So what do you guys think ? G3 is a better buy?
Laggy what a dumbass htc is faster doesn't mean g3 is Laggy I have g3 never lags and g3 has twice resolution compared what you have on m8 and it still gives competition to m8 even in speed test.. Put that 2k display in your m8 and we will see how fast it runs
I know I'm a bit late to the game but I need a new phone ASAP and I think my choice is going to be the M8. The software is much more appealing to me and the camera really doesn't bother me.
I just got the LG G3 and took it back, sticking with my M8.. I dont think I will ever leave HTC if they keep the boomsound speakers on all the HTC phones, there is no comparison at all, from the call quality and speaker phone to media and music, its just to much of a pain to go to any other phone, the g3 sounded tinny and terrible on the earpeace when listening to calls both in ear and speaker, even with the louder 1watt speaker in the back, the brightness on the G3 is terrible they turned it way down to conserve power and they have a halo effect over all the text which is noticeable, the G3 was laggy still even with 3gigs of ram and when I plugged into my headphones or the aux in my car I could hear hissing and popping sounds, whether this was a defective unit im not sure, I did google it and others had the same problem, I think its an issue that is going to be on all g3's. Im sorry but even though the screen on the G3 is beautiful they ruin it with the halo effect and the brightness issue, you can turn off auto brightness but the battery start to get eaten up quick and the phone btw gets HOT, these are just things I noticed, even with the bad ass camera there is nothing that compares to the experience on the m8, even sense 6 is better with not so much bloat and ease of use.
Great video. Although the G3 comes on the 17th for verizon, I just can't seem to find any reason why I personally shouldn't get the m8. Actually gonna go pick it up right now lol.
I notice all the G3 lovers are so caught on the megapixels. Most people take selfies anyway, which makes the M8 the better choice with its 5 megapixel frontface making it the best frontface camera on the market today compared to the 2.1 megapixel frontface of the G3. The 13 megapixel to 4 ultrapixel camera comparisons weren't that big of a difference and not a big deal to me. BTW I currently have the gs3, waiting on my HTC One M8 Harman Kardon to come in the mail hopefully this friday. Looking forward to it. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents. At the end of the day, we're Team Android baby! F@#$ Iphone!!
To add to my comment, the HTC One M8 Ace will shut all the camera critics up with its 13 megapixel camera and 5 megapixel frontface along with the m8's features, which will make it the phone of the year again.
Yes I'm aware of that, but as you see, I wasn't talking about Sony phones. I was replying to the folks comparing the g3 and m8 pixels making a big deal out of it.
4:00 hey guyss this is austin!
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I'm getting my Lg G3 tomorrow and I'm so excited! For all the reviews I have seen about it, it will be totally worth it, for sure :)
*LG G3 vs HTC One (M8)*
Read full comparison: goo.gl/TdbSTx
In our latest flagship smartphone battle, we pit the latest and greatest from LG and HTC against each other. Here's a look at the LG G3 vs HTC One (M8)!
By *****
M8 is the easy winner as the m8 doesnt get excessively hot and need to dim its screen constantly to the lowest setting.
Do u have 1 or are u just going by what u heard??
i have the LG G3 and i call bullshit on that heating up issue...did not see it once so far
I had the lg g3 and I call, it gets hot all the time.
has it occurred to any of you that your particular unit might be the problem?
This is the best comparison video yet because you actually did a speaker comparison and picture comparison. The only thing that was missing was outdoor visibility which is important.
The beautiful physical and software design of the HTC one beats out any hardware advantage that the g3 might have. The experience is just overall much better in my opinion
I'm the complete opposite. The metal build as well as the button layout turns me away from the One M8. Not to mention I'd much prefer a removable battery. Plus I actually kind of like LG's UI. I've never liked skins, but at least LG adds some pretty great features to theirs, while HTC is barely more than vanilla Android so I don't see the appeal.
Ryan Kosior I agree the buttons on the m8 suck. Every time I have to turn off the screen is a pain. I hate the black bar it's so UGLY and makes the phone way tall for the screen size. The metal is only nice because it's in people's mi d that is premium material. The UI is pretty uglyi think. The icons make the screen look cheap. The g3 physically looks better even if it's plastic. Of the plastic was metal on g3 imagine how people would drool over it.
G3 all the way! Due to its unprecedented screen/phone size ratio, it just looks so much more superior in person. Just my opinion!
LG G3 is my vote for being the best phone on the market right now without thinking about price. 5.5" Screen fits in a compact body and a couple hairs bigger than the S5 and others. The body fits like a glove in your hand and the removable back cover with removable battery and storage is a big plus too.
I love this review, simply because you ain't say which phone you think is better but you talked about them and told people to choose the right one for themselves.
Just got the M8, it's a killer !!!
Having used both for months. The One is by far the best.
The G3 is slow as fuck, and the battery life is abysmal.
I loved my old Optimus G, but the G3 is a clusterfuck.
Also, LG gimps out on their DACs. The M8 has one of the best DACs available in a phone.
You can just see how excited Lanh is to be reviewing high-end smartphones
Ive had my g3 for a few months now, i absolutley love it, its fast,smooth and reliable, and if you root it there is a app you can download to boost the volume, my phone is now twice as loud as any other phone out there and im not exaggerating, im also running custom roms and my benchmark scores are as good as any other android device out there, over 1000 single core and 2900+ multicore where as stock the phone is around 940 single core and 2400 multicore, the phone is fast! And the display with the this bezels is the best part about the phone, 5.5inch display and its about the same size as a phone with a 5inch display, i love it and have zero complaints.
what's the app's name?
whats the apps name??????
Adam J Abigail Hamilton Volume Booster LG G3 (root)
Be careful not to turn them up to loud lol
Badass review man!!! Thank you much!! Keep up the great work.
One thing that was not mentioned is that the M8 obviously has a wider angled lens as there is more of the scenes are visible in the pictures..so either you want a much better camera with more vibrant colours and sharpness, OIS and laser focus (with 2k display/higher pixel density/larger display/removable battery) or a wide angle lens with a noticeably poorer camera with DOF (but much better looking phone/UI/speakers)..
I did also notice in store that the M8 feels significantly heavier than the G3 but being (slightly) smaller it will be easier to handle but it DEFINITELY will need a hard case if you don't want to make a dent in that metal unibody when it falls accidentally - i.e quite expensive to replace! The guy at Carphone Warehouse told me that the M8 is the one everyone is buying and it is so reliable that they have had none in for repair unlike Samsung (S5 and Note 3) being the most unreliable as they the top returned for repair due to issues like the battery expanding so it won't fit anymore.
I would have preferred if the G3 was a little smaller but they have packed that larger screen into a not too larger case. I was thinking of the OnePlus One but I will give it a miss since these two trump it by everything including cost if you order it online from one of the HK sellers making it only a little more than the OnePlus 64GB version when it comes out.
LG G3 wins by a long shot. Just sayin'.
lol really?
Wilguens Joachin Being that HTC decided to half-ass the camera, yeah. HTC COULD have easily won the smartphone war with it's metal brush finish and a microSD slot... NOPE, let's put on a shitty 4 MP camera with a gimmick 2nd rear camera.
Vashippeck it's a 4 ultra pixel ALL reviewers say mega it pisses me off, you don't piss me off, the info that people put off do
leenard enriquez It's a MegaPixel camera! HTC just calls "UltraPixel" to fool people, such as yourself, into thinking that the camera is such a great thing!
I have the m8, and yes the camera isn't that great but its not that bad either. Does awesome in good light.
Great reviews. Thank you.
Best video on the M8 and G3 I have seen. Thanks!
I wish the Samsung S5 was in here, or there was an add-on video for that. Comparing the same aspects.
Just got the G3, long time iPhone user, and I love it. M8 seemed just as nice though, I liked the G3 a little more in hand and in person.
AWESOME Sound recording Lawn.
I just got my LG G3(32 GB Black) at At&t and I must say it is amazing. I tried the M8 before and it is great, However the LG G3 is just in another level. Every time that I hold it I can't believe how cutting edge it looks and functions. I have had the phone for just 3 days and people with M8s, GalaxyS5s and iphones at elevetors and public places are always asking me things about the phone.
No offense to Lahn, but I really wish Josh did this comparison. He handled all the other flagships head to head really well and I was looking forward to his take on these two against each other
Thanks for the super detailed review. I'm considering both for an upgrade from my S4. A+
Just watching this video, you can see just how smooth the HTC One M8 really is. I've used it in person and it is IMPRESSIVE. You can see the LG G3 stuttering when switching screens in the app tray, etc. That would drive me insane.
Nice comparison Dude!!
06:05 Disfigure - Blank ? I've heard that in the past.
thanks
The Design of the G3 including the Bezels look more Proportionate while the M8 doesnt look as wide of a phone but still has a nice screen
Excellent review! Thanks.
Yep, both great phones! *returns to playing with HTC One M8*
I have a LG Optimus G
G3 is just under $600 off contract. One of the most reasonably priced flagship phones you can buy right now.
Great video. Keep up the good work!!!
This really makes me want the M8 even more. The overall experience with the phone seems very pleasant as that is exactly what I look for in a phone (Nexus 5 user). I just wish the HTC band logo in front of the device was not present, as the navigation buttons already take some screen real estate, and the camera was a tad bit better.
The sound quality difference is pretty hilarious lol
The funny thing is, when you played each speaker i thought there was really no difference. You could tell the m8 had more bass but really i think the G3 is a contender even with it's speaker being on the back. Here i thought it would be fail but it sounds pretty fantastic and close to the m8
no.
htc fanboy i assume, it's ok get over it, boomsound is over rated
Don't call me a fanboy based off of my opinion. The M8 will be my first HTC phone starting tomorrow, so I have no history with them. Also, I am not biased in my opinion. The LG's speakers truly sound more mono to me than stereo. And, to further prove that I have no bias, I will tell you that if the LG had an aluminum unibody and more saturated colour (with the exception of taken photos), then I would definitely go with it over the M8 any day. My guess is your insult could be contributed to ownership of an LG, no?
You telling me no, means nothing. The speakers sounded the same and yeah i just got my G3. The over rated speakers weren't enough to side step the battery or the camera on the m8 so i went with the all around better device. Battery, camera, screen, sound is pretty much the same. The metal body doesn't really have any real advantage besides looks. Chips and dents the same, scratches the same. It wasn't an insult it was more like an observation "no".
I honestly don't care what it means to you, it was simple input of opinion. I do agree that everything is pretty much the same except for the camera and speakers. M8's camera could use work but the speakers are better than the G3's period. That doesn't mean that the LG's speakers are bad by any means, and the same could be said for the M8's camera. The metal body is just a preference of mine; I like the "cold pillow" feeling of picking up a metal phone after it's been sat on my nightstand for a while. It's an aesthetic preference as well.
I'm not by any means saying the G3 to be inferior to the M8. They're equal in my eyes, it literally is just preference. And I don't know how calling someone a fanboy is an observation when you're essentially labelling them...
I have the M8, I really like the G3 its a beautiful phone with an amazing screen. I just fell in love with the m8.
I would have to give it to the G3. I have recently grown fond of the LG line up and think they offer more with their phones. They are kind of like the underdogs.
Great video!!! Do more reviews and comparisons lanh!!!
From the video comparison at around 3:50 I'm going to say I prefer the colour of the M8 over the G3, more pixels don't mean that much to me when the ppi is >400.
The G3 is looking good! The only thing I don't like about is the LG logo on bottom front. I wonder if it can be removed.
How do you think the G3 will hold up after about a year or so of everyday use?
I wanna know that too
Honestly, the LG G3's display is pathetic vs the M8.
The 2k resolution is completely wasted, and the contrast ratio is downright pathetic.
I remember when the Xperia Z was bashed for bad contrast, when the G3 has the same amount (800)..No one complains.
The increased Battery consumption (As proved in the Oppo 7 vs 7A) is definitely not worth it.
In displays Amoled > LCD 1080p > Any 2k screen as of today
samsung's 2k amoled is pretty good though ;)
What about samsungs 2k amoled display lol??
It's a first gen LCD QHD. It will keep evolving like 1080p AMOLED. AMOLED is king i don't care what others say
Joe J yeah its King until you get screen burn in then you're stuck looking at onscreen buttons when you're looking at a white background.
Montrale Hammonds TRUUU
He had that...just finished gettin head grin in the intro! Lol
Wish the LG G3 had front speakers
I was really hoping Josh will be doing this monster comaraison
the highs actually sound a little louder on the g3. in noisy environments this will probably stand out more than the htc, which is only louder in the bass frequencies, as far as i can tell from this video. as well the g3's speaker isnt meant to be pointed towards you.
Were you at Zona Rosa?
Can't decide either to get the g3 or m8 both are fantastic
cant wait to get my lg g3
What was the song in the audio comparison?
Nice Video Lanh
just press on a dark colour on the screen makes a dark room really bright
Truely excellent review. BS free !
deciding between these 2 right now. the one looks like it has a better experience and I hear the g3 tends to overheat, so the one is the frontrunner for now.
Good video Good Quality I like how you draw in users and i don't know what you were talking about! reminds me of marquees
I'm getting a new phone tomorrow and these two are pretty much my frontrunners. Both look great, but the much better speakers and what looks to be a slightly faster ui are making me lean towards the m8. Screen size isn't a huge deal for me. I really can't see the resolution making that big of a difference on a 5.5' screen. And while the G3 has a far better camera, I really don't take pictures that often, and when I do the m8 I think will make do.
both better then S5 for sure.
I pretty much want a Nexus 5 with double the battery life and made out of metal.
That would be the perfect phone for me. All the specs and screen and body size should stay the same and I would be very happy. Even the camera is good enough to pump out some amazing photos.
I can't take this test seriously.
A lot of people are complaining about stuttering and in other comparisons the display takes flak for its brightness and contrast in comparison to other high end smartphones.
The high resolution for me is more handicap than an advantage. It just costs battery life.
this is the video to share! to explain everything good about both phones. :D
good review thanks
Its a phone! Any info on which phone sounds clearer on a call?
LG G3 for me, but One M8 is not bad either, it's just that it's a bit overpriced.
Btw, just a suggestion, when you mention about the price of the devices that you review, you should give the same amount of details of the unlocked price that you did with the carrier one, because every time when I heard you guys say "It's $___ on contract on T Mobile, AT&T blah blah blah...", I'm always like "what?". Don't forget that you have viewers that are not from the US. But, great video as always.
Hey *****, what happened to your rom reviews on your channel?
When are we going to see the HTC Galaxy G3
You forgot to mention the front facing cameras -- just saying. Might have to get the M8, but I'm interested in seeing how the iPhone 6 turns out first.
Is that another color, cause it looks like the M7
It's the gpe edition
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I just heard from my coworker that Verizon will be carrying the Nokia Lumia 1525 soon with all the latest specs. LG G3 or Nokia lumia 1525. Now I'm torn between the two. I can't wait till you guys do a review on the 1525.
*BlackBerry's natural sound speakers on the z30 are the best speakers on a phone out right now.
One kills G3 in terms of smoothnes :)
The G3 has alot of bloat. Once you remove the bloat you get near Sense speed + alot more useful system apps.
Sense > LG OS but LG OS debloated > Sense
Joe J How would you be able to debloat LG's OS?
Joe J They are both running on stock,Sense still will beat LG UI after both debloated
Marc8808 root it ofcourse
Liao Ssin Yes sense will be faster but it will be negligible. Sense is "lighter" then Lgs UI, But the same can be said that ios is lighter than android. Sense is solid and use to be my favorite but its closer to vanilla & boring to me now. I like having the extra usable features in the LG UI once cleaned up.
Great video, how do you change the blink feed theme?
I have just bought my G3. And i can truly say : This device is fantastic. I was expecting some lags, but there are not any! I switched to G3 from m8. Both are great.
Is the overheating still a problem?
Matt Barrett I've had my g3 for a couple days. I've done some tweaks to speed up the device which could cause overheating issues. I then used GPS with screen at full brightness for a 25 minute drive and no overheating at all. The device was actually a lot cooler than my Galaxy s5 was after 10 minutes of GPS full brightness.
What that guy said and are you a heavy user(games+tonsofbackgroundapps)
Bro, sine u already use the both phone which one is better compare to M8 and G3!! Pls let me know as soon as possible on decide!!
Azlan Mohammad yes I would like to know too please. I'm stuck between the 2 on which to buy
Thin bezels help fit large screens in smaller phones, but don't you think HTC M8's front speakers are a main reason why it is about as large as the G3?
Good sounding speakers are the trade off to a smaller phone, right?
The bezel is the future but the screen contrast cannot compare even to the iPhone 6+ which I sold my G3 and bought the iP6+ after using it for 2 months. If screen size/bezel is your main concern get it but if screen brightness and contrast is a priority get the Samsung GN4 or iPhone 6+. I just couldn't take covering the display in daylight hours in order to see it any more. Otherwise top marks. Also be aware ATT screws you over forcing you to buy a cheap folding case if you want wireless charging. I dropped my G3 3 feet off the toilet and the screen cracked with the case on; another reason why I sold it.
Nice video..just a little underwhelmed because people want to know how good this 2k screen is compared to the m8. Using similar wallpapers would have helped.
some of the camera features one the M8 are available on the G3 too, you just didn`t showed them, for example to refocus after you have already taken the shot...
Also, people who cannot get good pictures with the M8 should either:
- Improve their photography skills.
- Pass it to someone who knows what photography is to review that part.
Check around flickr and you'll see numerous great shots that you wouldn't believe its from the "craptacular" M8's camera.
i wonder what his Clash of Clan level is
M8 dominates IMO everything except for the Xperia Z2 unless we're talking about price cuz then there's Oneplus One or Nexus 5. Metal body, awesome software, and kick-ass speakers.
They're both terrific phones. Although I'd probably pick the HTC One M8 just for Boomsound.
what song was that @ 5:55
Where is the comparison about the front facing camera
im debating between these two and I came up with the conclusion that ima end up getting the htc one because I rather have a smartphone with good speakees and awwsome look as opposed to the camera.
for me
G3 is more expensive by around 50$ plus
i like m8 speakers
i like sense 6 (its real quick )
i like m8 updates
i like m8 developer community (it has ton of stuff)
not the guy that takes 10+ pictures per day
i never used secondary battery and i will never
u cant deny that htc is beautiful
HTC one? Beautiful? The bezzels on that phone are giant
its legendary device u should try it
***** The LG G3 is a legendary device as-swell, you should try it.
Shut up htc fanboy. G3 wins the htc on m8
Jamie Kimz yes it wins over dim display and over heating and crack frame after while .sure wait
i just converted mine to GPE and guess what im geting lollipop 5.0 just like a nexus .and yest ican get back to sense any time i want to.
I recently got my wife the g3 and honestly the camera isnt much better than my m8 in low light or indoor the g3 makes massive noise and pictures come out with a grey haze while my m8 does fine and outdoor at normal size they look the same except the g3 has more detail zooming in andi like how it doesnt blow up the skies the m8 hates the sky and sun and the g3 at a certain angle it has a noticeable washed out screen and speaker is loud but m8 is in the front so its sounds better so overall i would pick the m8 as the better phone but both are good
great review m8
l made my decision thanks to you ! Thanks man !
Use both and the decision is easy. HTC have really added value unlike other Android manufacturers, in meeting design quality with a great software experience. It's literally smooth on the outside and the inside. Only Android geeks on here and on forums pick based on specs, hence they never understand why iPhones sell so well either. HTC should be commended for breaking out the mould. Everyone else is making commodity devices
I've owned both, and the G3 is the hands down winner, although the HTC performs surprisingly well considering it's lower clock speed and lack of ram
g3 stutters to much tho
Thx 4 the video
I find g3 is superior to M8 in many ways personally and will be buying the g3
* OS - M8 is better but I will root g3 and get the cynaogen mod when its out for g3
* Camera g3 > m8
* Battery - both same( usage wise) but g3 is replaceable so it has the edge
* sound - m8 wins hands down ( g3 is just loud good enough for me to hear the ringtone)
* front looks - I personally like g3 with thin bezels and 5.5 inch display
* Rear looks - m8 looks better but I will be using a spigen case so it really doesn't matter its gonna stay hidden
* Display - both are good IMO ( 1080 p seems more practical but 1440p is something to boast abt :p)
* Price - both are at the same price
* Brand value - I think HTC will turn more heads than LG
Rest of the features are the same with both devices .
So what do you guys think ? G3 is a better buy?
One M8 is better than G3. G3 might have better specs but it's UI is lagging! You will get only better camera but other things are better in M8
Only a better camera? We have a better keyboard ,better looking , quad hd, 5.5 inch display, etc
Laggy what a dumbass htc is faster doesn't mean g3 is Laggy I have g3 never lags and g3 has twice resolution compared what you have on m8 and it still gives competition to m8 even in speed test.. Put that 2k display in your m8 and we will see how fast it runs
***** They have the same hardware (snapdragon cpu) so it should be the same :P
Zacharie Kelley LG G3 has 3GB of RAM (on the 32GB or above version).
I had both phones and the g3 is not slow really. Maybe slower some milliseconds but nothing crazy.
He is right the LG G3 looks very cold, it doesnt show the good colors. But we need a speed test!!!
What is the version of your LG G3? F400? US Version? Thanks
I know I'm a bit late to the game but I need a new phone ASAP and I think my choice is going to be the M8. The software is much more appealing to me and the camera really doesn't bother me.
I just got the LG G3 and took it back, sticking with my M8.. I dont think I will ever leave HTC if they keep the boomsound speakers on all the HTC phones, there is no comparison at all, from the call quality and speaker phone to media and music, its just to much of a pain to go to any other phone, the g3 sounded tinny and terrible on the earpeace when listening to calls both in ear and speaker, even with the louder 1watt speaker in the back, the brightness on the G3 is terrible they turned it way down to conserve power and they have a halo effect over all the text which is noticeable, the G3 was laggy still even with 3gigs of ram and when I plugged into my headphones or the aux in my car I could hear hissing and popping sounds, whether this was a defective unit im not sure, I did google it and others had the same problem, I think its an issue that is going to be on all g3's. Im sorry but even though the screen on the G3 is beautiful they ruin it with the halo effect and the brightness issue, you can turn off auto brightness but the battery start to get eaten up quick and the phone btw gets HOT, these are just things I noticed, even with the bad ass camera there is nothing that compares to the experience on the m8, even sense 6 is better with not so much bloat and ease of use.
Great video. Although the G3 comes on the 17th for verizon, I just can't seem to find any reason why I personally shouldn't get the m8. Actually gonna go pick it up right now lol.
What clan are you in? (Clash of Clans)
I heard that before the G3 released the M8 has the best resolution but now the G3 took over
actually the m7 had a better resolution than the m8
I notice all the G3 lovers are so caught on the megapixels. Most people take selfies anyway, which makes the M8 the better choice with its 5 megapixel frontface making it the best frontface camera on the market today compared to the 2.1 megapixel frontface of the G3. The 13 megapixel to 4 ultrapixel camera comparisons weren't that big of a difference and not a big deal to me. BTW I currently have the gs3, waiting on my HTC One M8 Harman Kardon to come in the mail hopefully this friday. Looking forward to it. Just wanted to put in my 2 cents. At the end of the day, we're Team Android baby! F@#$ Iphone!!
To add to my comment, the HTC One M8 Ace will shut all the camera critics up with its 13 megapixel camera and 5 megapixel frontface along with the m8's features, which will make it the phone of the year again.
Yes I'm aware of that, but as you see, I wasn't talking about Sony phones. I was replying to the folks comparing the g3 and m8 pixels making a big deal out of it.
3:58 - A wild Austin Evans appears^^
Nice comparison ！