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Moto G 2015 wish list

Ok, so i love Motorola as a company, despite the recent hate (which is not justified in my opinion), i love all their products and i think they are great. I owned a Moto G 1st gen and bought the Moto G 2nd gen right after the launch and loving it even more after Android L update, so i have a wish list for the next gen
If they want to dominate the mid range phone segment and make a killer smartphone i would recommend the next wish list, i don't know if it is possible for the price, so here it is:
Display: 5” - 5.5" full HD IPS 1080 x 1920 pixels
Processor: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 615 octa-core chipset (MSM8939) 64-bit
GPU: Adreno 405
RAM: 2 GB A MUST!
Storage: 16GB, microSD card slot, up to 64GB
Camera: 8 Megapixel Rear Camera, 2MP Front Camera
Battery: 2700 mAh
Software: Android L or latest
Dual front facing speakers
And all the conectivity, GPS, microUSB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth etc.
For the same price! Or max 200$
What do you guys think? Is it possible?

You are pretty much describing the Moto X, but at the price of a Moto G.
I'd say 5-5,2", 720p screen, Snapdragon 410, LTE , 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, camera stabilizer, microSD, 2700 mAh battery. So the same thing with a bit of an improvement in the processor, LTE, more RAM, more battery and stabilization for the camera; exactly what the Moto G 2nd Gen lacks of.

Just more RAM - 2 GB would be the best possible improvement. With the other specifications I am ok actually.

I only add more RAM and 64bits processor
And LTE By default for all models
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2GB Ram
Snapdragon 615
LTE
Adreno 405
2400 mAh battery
That would keep it competitive with newer mid-range phones coming out.
Keep the screen the same. Camera could use some improvement, but I don't want a bump in price, so I could do without that. I don't even mind 8GB internal since it has an SD slot.

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You are pretty much describing the Moto X, but at the price of a Moto G.
I'd say 5-5,2", 720p screen, Snapdragon 410, LTE , 16GB ROM, 2GB RAM, camera stabilizer, microSD, 2700 mAh battery. So the same thing with a bit of an improvement in the processor, LTE, more RAM, more battery and stabilization for the camera; exactly what the Moto G 2nd Gen lacks of.
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Moto x 2nd gen has a snapdragon 801 32-bit processor and a amoled display where are they the same? Please point the similarities here is the spec list of the X 2nd gen http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_x_(2014)-6649.php

Well, I meant "a" Moto X. I just don't see it happening for 179-200$ and those specs are high-end, so if you wanted something similar you should be looking for a Moto X. It'd cost you, but you aren't getting this at that price.

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Well, I meant "a" Moto X. I just don't see it happening for 179-200$ and those specs are high-end, so if you wanted something similar you should be looking for a Moto X. It'd cost you, but you aren't getting this at that price.
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The price for those components will drop by the end of the year when the Moto G 2015 wil come out, look at this phones, and you will see it is possible Zenfone 2 http://www.androidauthority.com/asus-zenfone-2-hands-first-impressions-579187/ 200$ for the base model, ZTE Blade S6 $250 and you get Lollipop, Snapdragon 615, LTE, and a 13MP camera http://www.androidauthority.com/zte-blade-s6-price-specs-features-583086/

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Well, I meant "a" Moto X. I just don't see it happening for 179-200$ and those specs are high-end, so if you wanted something similar you should be looking for a Moto X. It'd cost you, but you aren't getting this at that price.
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Those really aren't high end specs in 2015, that's similar to what the next crop of already announced midrange phones is offering. Component are getting cheaper and the mid-range market is more competitive now than when the first Moto G came out.

An OLED FHD display would be nice, especially for the night mode so the smartphone can finally be used as a suitable nighstand alarm clock without that awful background light all the current smartphones are emitting... !!!
Other than the above:
64bit 4/8 core CPU
2GB of LPDDR4 RAM
16GB ROM
Gorilla Glass 4
Replaceable 3200 mAh Li-ion or Supercapacitor
8-12 Mp Camera with stabilization and depth sensor
2-5 Mp Front facing camera
5"-5.1" FHD OLED display
Better stereo front speakers
And maybe a little less plastic for the housing

My wishlist would be basically slightly upgraded Moto G LTE
4.5" screen
2Gb ram
Larger battery
Better camera
8GB ROM with microSD slot.
Wireless charging.
Sidenote, I'm not convinced that Moto G needs to over 5" screensize because one of it's strongest selling points aside from clean OS is that there are very few options in it's size group unless you go for used and/or older models. For example, Samsung's compact models are really underwhelming while Sony's offerings are very expensive, then you have random budget-brands which I wouldn't touch even with a 10-foot pole. LG has couple models that are pretty close, but display resolution is disappointing.

if thats what the 2015 moto g is going to have, im leaving the flagship, sorry, this is my choice

As per the specs u want be ready to pay heavily as u have described a Moto gen X 2
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And by considering the specs suggested by some members i think it will beat the price of Nexus 6 or Moto X 2 . lol

Lg g4 specifications and leaked images

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After Apple, Samsung and HTC, it’s now LG’s turn to unwrap its next flagship smartphone for the year 2015. The South Korean giant has scheduled events for April 28 in six cities – New York, London, Paris, Istanbul, Singapore and Seoul – where it will unveil its new flagship phone the LG G4. While the company has not yet divulged details about the phone, the Internet is already abuzz with almost everything that the upcoming phone could come with. Here is what we know so far about the G4 – the successor to the G3:
1. The media invite sent by LG for its event reveals that the G4 will carry forward the design language of its predecessors. It will also have the volume and power buttons placed underneath the camera lens on the back.
2. If rumours are to be believed, the new G4 will come with a 2.5 GHz Qulacomm Snapdragon 810 processor (the one that also powers the G Flex 2) paired with 3GB of RAM.
3. Going by the company’s product page that appeared on its Korea site early this month and was quickly pulled off afterward, the phone may have a 3,000 mAh removable battery and 16 or 32GB of internal storage (expandable up to 2 TB,. Yes, 2 terabytes, like its predecessor the G3).
4. The yet-to-be-announced LG G4 features a 5.5 quad-HD (2560×1440) LCD display. According to LG, the display will have a contrast ratio that is 50 per cent higher than conventional QHD LCD panels, while the brightness has increased by 30 per cent without any increase in power consumption. Also, instead of placing the touch panel on top of the LCD, LG has embedded the touch sensor within the LCD. This results in a slimmer design and improved touch response as the thickness of the panel is reduced by eliminating the need for an additional space for touch functions.
5. Speculations are rife that the phone will come with a 16-megapixel wide-angle camera with laser focus and a f/1.8 aperture, hinting at its performance in low-light conditions. This is in contrast to 13-megapixel camera spotted on the leaked product page (which was probably dummy placeholder specs).
6. As confirmed by LG on its Facebook page this month, the new G4 will have a vegetable-tanned leather cover. Rumours suggest that the leather cover will have six colour variants – black, brown, red, light blue, sand, and yellow. The company is also expected to launch the phone with a plastic back.
7. If the leak from the official LG microsite is to be believed, the dimensions of the phone will be 75.3 x 149.1 x 8.9 mm.
8. LG’s recently announced custom mobile software – UX 4.0 interface – is likely to debut on the G4. The custom UI is expected to be based on Android 5.0 Lollipop.
9. The LG G4 is expected to go on sale on May 31 in Korea and later in other markets.
10. LG Electronics will select 4,000 consumers in 15 countries, including India, who will test drive the all new LG G4 smartphone weeks before its official launch. Participants will be selected from applicants based on their entry responses (selection criteria may vary in each market). Once selected, participants in each country will be given an LG G4 for up to 30 days to experience its unique design and features.
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I was disappointed by the lack of removal battery, lack of SD card slot and lack of radio in the S6 even though I've been holding onto my S2 hoping for the above with each galaxy update but it seems now that LG have been reading our complaints here and come up with the goods. maybe it's time to switch brands.

[Confirmed] [Official] Specs and Features of the G4

Here are the various specs and features of the LG G4 confirmed via PCMag's Live Coverage of the G4 event available here:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2483345,00.asp
Display
5.5-inch QHD IPS Quantum Display (25% brighter, 20% better colour reproduction)
Rear-Camera:
16MP f/1.8 aperture Camera w/ unique colour spectrum sensor. New manual mode has shutter speed, ISO, white balance, RAW format. Laser auto-focus in .276 seconds. Camera app launches in 0.6 seconds, take picture by double-clicking on vol-down button. 2x Image-stabilization including the Z axis. "Closest we have ever come to emulating what we see with our naked eyes."
Front-Camera
8MP front-camera with "gesture-shot" launching
GUI
LG UX 4.0 "Human centric UX takes into consideration the unique needs of every user."
CPU/GPU/SoC
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 64-bit 808 Hex-Core (2+4 @ 2GHz) Processor with X10 LTE Cat 6&7 (X10LTE Modem has DL speeds of 450Mbps)
- Adreno 418 GPU (Natively captures 4k video) "20% faster than the G3". Uses special graphics RAM that puts the CPU to sleep when displaying still-frames, allows battery use reduction by up to 11%.
- 3GB Dual-channel LPDDR3 RAM @933MHz (14.9GB/s)
- 32GB Internal Memory
- MicroSD slot (Up to 2TB)
- Bluetooth 4.1
- USB 2.0
- A-GPS
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/b/ac
- 4k Slimport HDMI output
- NFC
Platform
Android 5.1 Lollipop w/ LG UX 4.0 "Human-centric UX"
Battery
Removable 3,000Mah battery "More than a full day on a single charge thanks to battery-use reductions"
Sensor Features
Sensor-assisted positioning for better indoor location.
Unique Device Features
- Leather backing "Glass on the back attracts fingerprints" (Plastic backing is still offered)
- Slim-arc design (Curved phone at 3000R) "Slim-arc makes it 20% more durable on drops"
- 100GB of Google Drive storage included
- LG G4 owners who drive Volkswagens can use MirrorLink for a car interface.
- LG G4 will come with a FREE extra battery and MicroSD card if you pre-order(Praise the lawd)
Event photos
Full specs: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593079162178543616/photo/1
Colours and finishes: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593071953088520193/photo/1
G4 Camera Manual Mode: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593066945232162816/photo/1
G4 Quantum Display: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593067305556410368/photo/1
LG CEO holds up the G4: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593068581090369536/photo/1
G4 Case Colours: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593068650002800640/photo/1
G4 Plastic Case Colours: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593068718655152128/photo/1
G4 colors & finishes: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593071953088520193/photo/1
G4 Camera Info: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593068980153253889/photo/1
G4 Navigation: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593070627327709184/photo/1
G4 Slim-arc design: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593071470059900928/photo/1
G4 Laser-image sensor: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593073370159325184/photo/1
G4 Image stabilization: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593073638116581377/photo/1
G4 Camera Brightness: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593073832551907329/photo/1
G4 Colour Sensors: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593074318927618048/photo/1
G4 Camera ManualMode: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593074532585500672/photo/1
G4 Colour Gamut: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593075397702656001/photo/1
G4 Display Crystal: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593075573175484420/photo/1
G4 Pre-installed GAPPS: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593077001138876416/photo/1
G4 (Showcase) all leather colours: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593078802747674625/photo/1
G4 Leather in hand: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593078861153366017/photo/1
G4 Extra battery and MicroSD card when pre-ordering: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593078985543716864/photo/1
G4 (Showcase) Camera manual mode:
https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593079325341163522/photo/1
G4 Q-Slide Multitasking: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593079487409033216/photo/1
G4 Quick-Circle Wireless Charging case: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593080399078756352/photo/1
G4 w/ Ceramic Back: https://twitter.com/PCMagLive/status/593080570722279424/photo/1
All in all looks like a really solid successor to the G3. What do you guys think?

Honestly my biggest take away is that it still has a 3000mAh battery. That's WHY their giving away a free extra battery with it...cuz you're gonna need it. Otherwise it seems solid enough. I don't think I'll use the money to upgrade. I hope we will get some G4 ported roms around here.
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Thread closed as you have a similar thread in the G4 forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/accessories/confirmed-specs-features-g4-t3095283

LG G5 will feature dual displays and camera lenses, hardware expansion

Thanks to the prolific leaker - @evleaks
LG’s next flagship smartphone, the 2016 LG G5, will be its most premium handset to date, according to a person briefed on the company’s plans.
The all-metal handset will borrow elements from past G-series devices as well as LG’s most recent flagship, the V10, while also bringing several new features to the table, the source said (who asked not to be named because the information is not yet public).
Besides the metal enclosure, perhaps the most distinctive feature of the 5.3-inch G5 — slightly smaller than the 5.5-inch G4, but with the same 1440 x 2560 QHD resolution — is the alleged secondary “ticker” display, first seen on the larger, 5.7-inch V10. VentureBeat understands that this smaller, 160 x 1040 pixel screen will be one of the company’s headline features across its 2016 lineup, appearing on multiple devices.
Wide-angle camera
Dual displays aren’t the only unique feature tipped for the Android Marshmallow-flavored G5. The device is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 system-on-a-chip, along with the same 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage found in the G4. Whereas the V10 is equipped with two camera lenses in service of its front-facing selfie camera, the G5 is said to utilize a dual-lens configuration on the rear, giving the main 16-megapixel camera a 135-degree wide-angle capability, the source said.
In between the two lenses is a circle with a quartet of elements in a square configuration, according to the briefed individual, who was also shown images of the upcoming flagship. Two of those are LED flash bulbs, while another one is a laser for assisting with autofocus, first deployed on 2014’s LG G3. The fourth element is seemingly new to the G5: a so-called RGB sensor to further assist with auto focus and other scene recognition functions.
The G5 selfie cam will maintain the same eight-megapixel resolution as the G4, the source said, although no aperture was mentioned (G4 has an f/2.0).
Battery and biometrics
Underneath the trio of camera components sits a fingerprint sensor similar to the one found on this year’s Nexus 5X, also from LG. While rumors have swirled regarding an iris scanner — as retina scanner rumors have around the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge — nothing of that nature was revealed to VentureBeat.
As far as battery capacity is concerned, LG, it seems, is taking a page out of Apple’s book. Just as the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are equipped with slightly smaller batteries than the prior model year, so too is the G5 alleged to shrink its removable pack down to 2800mAh, from the G4’s 3000mAh. Bear in mind, though, that the G5’s battery will supposedly power a smaller display and a more efficient processor.
Curiously, there was no mention of a microSD slot, although we would not assume that the omission correlates to its lack of inclusion — especially since LG made the G4’s slot a significant marketing differentiator with respect to the Galaxy S6’s conspicuous lack of expandable storage.
Hardware expansion
Finally, in what’s being described as a greater push into the high-margin accessories market, LG is said to have endowed the G5 with what’s being branded as the “Magic Slot.” While its physical incarnation isn’t very clear, it is said to enable some functional expansion by way of hardware modules. The examples we were given range from an array of specified cameras — action, 360 VR, “party” — to an audio amplifier to a physical keyboard.
It brings to mind the Springboard expansion slot in Palm-acquired Handspring’s Visor line of PDAs, one of whose modules enabled it to function as one of the very first smartphones.
Neither price nor release details were shared with VentureBeat, beyond the generic first quarter 2016 launch. For reference, the LG G4 was both unveiled and released this past April.
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5.2" and a smaller battery? Seriously? I was so hyped for the G5. I can live with a smaller battery but even the G4 with its 5.5" is at the bare minimum for me. I just hope this turns out as eveleak's worst leak of all time =(
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I think the screen drop is perfect for me!
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Extremely excited about this but concerned about the pricing. Put off by the 2800mah battery.

5.2? That will be bye bye LG for me!
5.5 is the minimum I want.
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5.2" and a smaller battery? Seriously? I was so hyped for the G5. I can live with a smaller battery but even the G4 with its 5.5" is at the bare minimum for me. I just hope this turns out as eveleak's worst leak of all time =(
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This. I hope so too or else is bye bye LG.

No more lg phone ...they technical support are suck

Sounds interesting if it's true.

Not for me.... Most likely locked down bootloader etc... They can keep it.
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Sammy and LG in 2016 need to prove they still relevant, each of them should show special features that applies solo to their phones, as Hauwii Xiamoi seems to be producing amazing phones and much much lower prices, i hope G5 won't be another G4.

Two things i wanted to know
the G5 alleged to shrink its removable pack down to 2800mAh, from the G4’s 3000mAh.
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indirect confirmation that battery will be replaceable.
Curiously, there was no mention of a microSD slot, although we would not assume that the omission correlates to its lack of inclusion — especially since LG made the G4’s slot a significant marketing differentiator with respect to the Galaxy S6’s conspicuous lack of expandable storage.
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There will be expandable storage.
The rest i will take it as it comes.
Otherwise looks like the G4 was a good buy and will last into the next year without any issues.

This was posted on the XDA portal here.
There's no reason to start a thread on the subject here in the LG G4 section.
Thank you,
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Axon 7 vs. Lg G5

In Austria and Germany the Lg G5 and the Axon 7 cost pretty much the same. Which one is better?

you should wait for price drop. anyway lg g5 got better camera without discussion despite the fact that the same aperture f/1.8 (really i don't understand why Chinese companies can't copy camera from samsung s7 or lg g5). lg got awful design for me. lower battery but removable and guaranteed updates.
i can't help you i just need camera from lg g5, design from oneplus 3, audio chip from axon and speakers from axon or alcatel idol 4

Depends what's more important to you:
LG G5:
- Excellent performer
- Removable battery (great when there is no options for charging or traveling)
- IR blaster one the only current flagship to still offer this. tat I know of
- Very good camera with a second wide angle camera option
- Very good single speaker (I find it easier to hear this single speaker then my Nexus 6P's dual speakers if there is some noise in the environment)
Axon 7:
- Larger 5.5 inch AMOLED display vs the G5's 5.3" IPS LCD
- Superior HiFi audio from headphone jack AND dual front facing speakers
- Said to be Google Daydream VR ready
- Should be a good performer with SD 820 (Not sure if it as good as the G5)
- Looks to have a better build (no paint job).
I like my G5 but am (was?) interested in the Axon 7 mainly due to it better audio (headphone and external speakers) and is Daydream VR support. As time passes on I'm less and less interested in the Azon 7. I'm not sure the audio and VR really justifies getting the Axon 7. As I will likely use those features less then what I enjoy about the G5 (performance, camera).

G5 build quality is sh*t. The metal cut is different from phone to phone and unprecise. I did my research before I bought my new HTC 10.
G5 build quality is the biggest no-go G5 has. This is also what kept me away from buying it.
Other than that, G5 is ok.
I already leave G5 out of my list.
I need a second phone to replace my 1+1. At the moment, I have narrowed the lis down only to 3 phones, namely: ZTE Axon 7 , 1+3 and ASUS Zenfone 3 Deluxe.

Well with the Axon 7 getting a release date for the 27th of July and a better than expected $399.99 price, it's hard to pass up.
Have to see what early reviews say, but it's at killer specs at that price point. My interred had been a bit renewed.