[LG Optimus G (International)] Remy D. Marquis:
Hi all,

I was patiently waiting for this day to see the announcements of both the nexus 4 and windows phone 8. After watching and reading everything about windows phone 8, I am %99.99999 sure I'm not buying a windows phone for now. I just think it still needs a lot of work done so I can buy it with peace of mind and no regrets. So, now I'm back to my main choices, LG Nexus or LG Optimus G. I was mainly planning on buying the optimus g but when I heard the nexus was already an optimus g "with changes", that changed things. Now all I'm asking are some questions I need answered to buy one or the other with no regrets and will help others too decide which one to pick.

Here is what I think of both devices, please tell me what you think and if anything is wrong I will fix it for anyone else to benefit from it.

Feel free to correct me :)

I will list what I know in points and put MY opinion in " "

So far I know :

1-That the specs are basically the same except the nexus will not have LTE for the moment. "I know that is not a deal breaker for me, Choosing Nexus"

EDIT: Nexus 4 has LTE and can be activated using this trick :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh-5erQpwuc&feature=related

2- The software updates from LG is not will maintained. "from experience, yes it is not, but still will choose Optimus G"

3- LG Optimus G comes with several Functions while Nexus 4 will come with stock Android software. "No brainer for me, Optimus G"

Thanks ashirviskas.

"there are actually substitutes for some of the apps provided by LG in google play store you can look for them in there or in the replies by ashirviskas on this thread"

4- LG Optimus G is WAY more expensive than Nexus 4. "16 GB for $349.00 , pretty sweet deal. Nexus 4"

I didn't mention the upgrade, my bad :P thanks Snow_fox

Apparently, AT&T will be offering a white version and a black one, yet the web only price is somehow cheaper than calling or picking up from the store. thanks to 2003vstrom :)

5- LG Optimus G has a model with sd card slot while no sd card slot on Nexus 4. "LG Optimus G for sure"

6- Nexus network is UNLOCKED while LG Optimus G has several providers and will surely be LOCKED. "Nexus all the way"

7- The design of both devices is great."but I would choose Nexus design"

8- LG Optimus G has 2 different models, 1 with 13MP camera and 1 with 8 MP camera. Nexus 4 has 8MP camera "I would choose 13MP to be honest"

I didn't mention these differences. Thanks Zackhery

9-LG Optimus G has no unlocked international version so far. In the US it is only provided by sprint and at&t with each having it's unique version."It is annoying thinking about which to pick from them :@ the 2 beat each other in some aspects and lose in others"

10- Nexus has a wireless charging while LG Optimus G doesn't. "Not a big deal for me :P I would still use normal charger " thanks to ashirviskas for making a note on that :)

That's all I can come up with for now, Please comment and be reasonable. I don't want any fights about which is better than the other because there clearly isn't one, but others' opinions helps me decide which to pick and helps readers do too.

Thanks to anyone that responds to this threads.

Note: If this thread is in the wrong place I would love it if a mod can move it to it's rightful place, thank you.

here I'm gonna add few videos for your easy access to see each device in action :) Enjoy ;)

Nexus 4, Nexus 10, Android 4.2: an exclusive first look from inside Google HQ by TheVerge channel

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66-4uMQqerA

LG Optimus G - Product Movie by LGMobileHQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAytOPnfkX8&feature=plcp

Sadly there are no hands on for the Nexus 4 yet, but here are some for the LG Optimus G

EDIT: I found one for the Nexus 4 made by Engadget

Google Nexus 4 hands-on by Engadget

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5OOKh6CGzc

LG Optimus G : Hands on video by LGMobileHQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBMjoZkAg78&feature=plcp

LG Optimus G : Hands on video 2 by LGMobileHQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHv89IRim5o&feature=plcp

LG Optimus G user interface by GSM Arena

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R6Ne_J3xb8&feature=plcp

LG Optimus G Review! by AndroidAuthority

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9bhKDMp9pM&feature=related

EDIT: added some videos

Here I want to post a user opinion of first days of usage made by @dbgeek on this thread :) thanks dbgeek :D

Another view by Alpione :)

EDIT: Added user review