What cell phone is better? LG optimus V or Samsung galaxy Precedent?

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Aside from price, the two phones are almost identical in specifications and both run off of Sprint's home network coverage. The Samsung Galaxy Precedent is a slightly more powerful phone with an 800 Mhz processor vs. the Optimus V's 600 Mhz. Both run Android 2.2, both have the same screen size, the Precedent comes with a 2GB memory card, while I can't find anything that says the Optimus comes with one. Overall, I'd say the Precedent is a better buy.

However, you may want to consider how each company handles unlimited data. Virgin Mobile will allow you to enjoy 3G speeds up to 2.5 GB per month, after which, speed will be throttled for the remainder of the month. Straight Talk has open-ended language in its terms of service that allows it to turn off data service to anyone using a disproportionate amount of data to other Straight Talk users (and tethering is prohibited). I've heard everything from 1-3 GB per month triggering a warning from Straight Talk, so I'm not 100% sure on what their policy is. Sounds like Virgin Mobile would be more reliable there.
 
I am getting a new phone tomorrow, Its either the LG optimus V and its with virgin mobile a 55 dollar plan or should i get the samsung galaxy precedent with straight talk and its 45 a month. I know its cheaper but if virgin mobile is better i obviously want to go with them. Help asap Im getting it tomorrow afternoon...thanks
 
hi, i work with phones every single day, i actually own the optimus v from virgin mobile, and am planning to switch it to a new phone within the next several months. pretty much if you want the unlimited plan, straight talk is a bit cheaper for the monthly rate, only by 10 bucks a month though, and they both go off of sprint coverage, so keep that in mind because sprint has a smaller coverage map than a lot of carriers, i only want to point this out in case you were previously using a different straight talk handset, because they all vary on coverage. as far as the phones themselves, i would probably lean more towards the optimus v, simply because in the particular store i work in i have seen A LOT of the precedents being returned. as far as the optimus the only real complaints ive seen were the coverage, because people didnt know it was through sprint. i however have never had any personal issues with my optimus, and the price has dropped from 200 to around 100 depending on where you buy. and i would look at how many minutes you use, because you may be able to do 1200 minutes for the 45 a month plan on virgin mobile. hope this helps
 
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