Hi all,So I'm considering an upgrade from my Nexus 6P, and I'm conidering an unlocked V30/V30+, but I have a couple questions, as this would be my first LG smartphone.I definitely value audio through earbuds, and I've seen the perfect test video on YouTube that shows the difference the DAC makes with headphones of 50 ohm impedance. If I do get the V30/V30+, I plan on getting this to take full advantage of the DAC.My first question is, do you have to use the stock music app, or will the DAC also be triggered with Google Play Music? I ask because I stream my tunes from there.Second, does the unlocked V30+ supposed T-Mobile band 4? I've seen conflicting info where band 4 support is listed on some, but not all sites. On the T-Mobile site proper, it does list band 4 support, but the caveat is you supposedly only get 2-3G support while roaming.Third, how's the screen brightness at max, in sunlight? Is it visible, or must you squint or find shade? Has LG addressed the issues with screen uniformity?Fourth, how is battery life, including stand by time on the V30/ V30+? For instance, on my 6P, if I unplug at 100% at bedtime, I lose about 2-3% at night.The way I see it, my options to upgrade are either the V30/ V30+, the HTC U12, or the Galaxy S9+. I love HTC's BoomSound audio cause it sounds great, even with my current 32 ohm earbuds, but I'm wary about going to LCD over AMOLED. I know the S- line is supposed to come with stereo speakers "tuned by AKG", but I have no experience with a device "tuned by AKG", so I don't know if the audio experience would even compare to that of the V30/V30+ or HTC, even with Samsung's bundled AKG earbuds. Does anyone here have experience with all three, that can compare the sound of LG's DAC with BoomSound and AKG through an ear/headphone? Which do you prefer?I suppose another option I have would be to wait for LG's supposed V30+ Alpha. AI isn't important to me, although a nice perk to have. I don't take any detailed photos other than the occasional point-and-shoot, and I also don't do anything graphic intensive, like gaming. Even so, I'd hope any upgraded V30 would come with the latest internals, including the SD 845, 6GB of RAM and a higher capacity battery. Otherwise, just adding AI features and keeping the internals the same wouldn't warrant it being called "upgraded."Apologies for the long-winded post, but since I'm due for an upgrade and I plan on keeping my next device for two years, I'd like to be as informed as possible if I am to part with $1000 when all is said and done. There are always new devices coming out, but if I keep waiting and waiting, I'll never be satisfied. My friend keeps saying I should just go with the Note 8, but I've been wary of Samsung since I had my international variant S3 I-9300. Logic dictates that things obviously may have changed with TouchWiz, but still. What sucks is, it's definitely true that Samsung and Apple get the most support out of any OEM, be it with accessories, as well as with the ability to take those phones to any local shop and know you can have them repaired. I'm quite torn, lol. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
Hi all,
So I'm considering an upgrade from my Nexus 6P, and I'm conidering an unlocked V30/V30+, but I have a couple questions, as this would be my first LG smartphone.
I definitely value audio through earbuds, and I've seen the perfect test video on YouTube that shows the difference the DAC makes with headphones of 50 ohm impedance. If I do get the V30/V30+, I plan on getting this to take full advantage of the DAC.
My first question is, do you have to use the stock music app, or will the DAC also be triggered with Google Play Music? I ask because I stream my tunes from there.
Second, does the unlocked V30+ supposed T-Mobile band 4? I've seen conflicting info where band 4 support is listed on some, but not all sites. On the T-Mobile site proper, it does list band 4 support, but the caveat is you supposedly only get 2-3G support while roaming.
Third, how's the screen brightness at max, in sunlight? Is it visible, or must you squint or find shade? Has LG addressed the issues with screen uniformity?
Fourth, how is battery life, including stand by time on the V30/ V30+? For instance, on my 6P, if I unplug at 100% at bedtime, I lose about 2-3% at night.
The way I see it, my options to upgrade are either the V30/ V30+, the HTC U12, or the Galaxy S9+. I love HTC's BoomSound audio cause it sounds great, even with my current 32 ohm earbuds, but I'm wary about going to LCD over AMOLED. I know the S- line is supposed to come with stereo speakers "tuned by AKG", but I have no experience with a device "tuned by AKG", so I don't know if the audio experience would even compare to that of the V30/V30+ or HTC, even with Samsung's bundled AKG earbuds. Does anyone here have experience with all three, that can compare the sound of LG's DAC with BoomSound and AKG through an ear/headphone? Which do you prefer?
I suppose another option I have would be to wait for LG's supposed V30+ Alpha. AI isn't important to me, although a nice perk to have. I don't take any detailed photos other than the occasional point-and-shoot, and I also don't do anything graphic intensive, like gaming. Even so, I'd hope any upgraded V30 would come with the latest internals, including the SD 845, 6GB of RAM and a higher capacity battery. Otherwise, just adding AI features and keeping the internals the same wouldn't warrant it being called "upgraded."
Apologies for the long-winded post, but since I'm due for an upgrade and I plan on keeping my next device for two years, I'd like to be as informed as possible if I am to part with $1000 when all is said and done. There are always new devices coming out, but if I keep waiting and waiting, I'll never be satisfied. My friend keeps saying I should just go with the Note 8, but I've been wary of Samsung since I had my international variant S3 I-9300. Logic dictates that things obviously may have changed with TouchWiz, but still. What sucks is, it's definitely true that Samsung and Apple get the most support out of any OEM, be it with accessories, as well as with the ability to take those phones to any local shop and know you can have them repaired. I'm quite torn, lol. Any feedback would be much appreciated.
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