HTC M8 or LG G3

[g0df4th3r]

I was checking craigslist and saw people selling either phone cheap. I'd like to own either one. Which one would you pick and why? I got to play with both of them in the store a while ago but I'm looking for opinions from long term users of either phone. I have a 6+ and an S5 I just want to own either of the two.

 

[mi7chy]

G3 is better with the exception of battery life.

 

[ucfgrad93]

The camera on the M8 isn't very good, so if pictures are important to you, then go with the G3.

 

[nfl46]

Battery and Camera are better on the G3...however, according to most phone reviewers sites, they rank the M8 as the best phone in 2014. Since you already have a 5.5" phone, try the M8 (5").

 

[sc4rf4c3]

Here's my opinion:

M8

Pros:
Superb build quality, can be converted to GPE if it is GSM, great speakers.

Cons:
Like what others say the camera is average, phone is tall because of the black bezel w/ HTC logo.

G3

Pros:
Bigger ram if you get the 32GB version, 4k display, removable battery, better camera, bigger screen

Cons:
Build quality is below the M8, area near power button gets hot when watching HD videos for longer periods, battery life is not that good

 

[Tig Bitties]

M8 all the way. It's the best smaller size smartphone of 2014.

Plus can easily be converted to GPE.

 

[Dreday24]

m8 for the superior software

 

[g0df4th3r]

I didn't realize that the M8 also has an SD card slot, which is a plus. The G3 on the otherhand has a nicer and almost bezel free screen. This is a tough choice.

I guess I'll email both sellers and see who gives me a better deal.

 

[aeboi]

I'd go for the G3, much better camera and swappable battery are nice. The thin bezel makes it smaller than other comparable 5.5" phones.

 

[g0df4th3r]

Just an update guys, I decided to buy the G3. The phone is about a month old and it looks great. I rooted, installed Bump! TWRP recovery, and now running Liquid Smooth 5.0.1 Lollipop. The screen looks fantastic after color calibration, whites and blacks look great now. The only downside is I got the AT&T version and Qi wireless charging is not available only PMA. Thanks for the opinions.

 

[MasterRyu2011]

The huge bezels of the M8 just don't do it for me. I would personally go for the G3 for the larger screen real estate in a tight form factor as well as the awesome camera and screen. Although I am not a fan of either launcher implementation, the scrolling down of the app drawer for the M8 just doesn't do it for me. Of course, it's easy to change.