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Is sensation really good ? Does it have problems like g2x ? I have mytouch 4G now. Not sure to wait for Samsung Hercules or get HTC sensation ? What would you guys do ? Please share
Obviously asking this question in the Sensation forum is going to be biased toward the Sensation. I'd get the Sensation....but I'm not you and don't know your situation.
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sofia-captivate said:
Is sensation really good ? Does it have problems like g2x ? I have mytouch 4G now. Not sure to wait for Samsung Hercules or get HTC sensation ? What would you guys do ? Please share
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I have the G2x and the Sensation and while they both have tremendous potential they both have multiple issues. I would wait for Hercules as I am going to sell one of the two or both and purchase the Hercules.
buy or wait?
There will always be a newer/better phone that will be out within 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months of buying your next phone. You have to ask yourself a different question, which phone will have the features I need and will really use? If you are simply holding out for the best phone right now you will be disappointed and frustrated and not fully happy with your next purchase. I love the Sensation. I waited for months to get it and I am happy with my purchase. I have always rooted my android phones to use unavailable features on stock phones like; the wifi tethering with my laptop and tab. This is already built in and available the moment you buy it. ATT and Sprint and Verizon charge for this feature. BOOOOO! Good for T-Mo while it lasts. The phone is responsive, comes loaded with useful apps and widgets, it's sexy and fun to play with I have Netflix working on it (so do many others, I did not invent the wheel), hbo-go, and other streaming apps that work great on the sensation. The camera is decent enough for me not to carry a dedicated camera for photos and videos. For me, I use multimedia daily, and this phone meets my needs. I was buying every new phone that came out and was never satisfied. The sensation is a good buy, the hercules will be out in the next 2-3 months and by then there will be another phone with even better specs that will leave you drooling. I am sure it will be a great phone too.
I was really excited about the announcement of the Hercules and besides the GPS problem, I loved my Vibrant(wife has it now). But IMO, as nice as Sammys designs are(I don't like the design of the Sensation) they make the bezel too big.
My sensation is just as big as my Vibrant even though it has a 4.3 inch screen. I've always hated the added real estate which is why I chose the Sensation over the gx2. If the infuse is any idication of how big the Hercs going to be, I might pass on it and see what comes out next year. Besides, I love the weight of my HTC. I hated how light my Vibrant was even though that thing was literally indestructable.
First off ask yourself the question cause only you can decide ,if you like bland vanilla and super amolded screens then go with Samsung, if you like widgets and eye candy then sensation is the one ....all phones with this much horsepower have issues and I mean all ,once bootloader is unlocked on sensation you'll have the speed to go with the looks ,and if you're not interested in flashing then you still got a great device , but like mentioned earlier after the Hercules there will be something better 3 months later ,it will never end
simply put:
4.3" qHD >>>> 4.5" WVGA
So far all of the information leaked about the Hercules shows that its not using the exynos soc. Just some food for though. The waiting game does suck though because something better will come out after the Hercules. That's just the way it is.
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So far all of the information leaked about the Hercules shows that its not using the exynos soc. Just some food for though. The waiting game does suck though because something better will come out after the Hercules. That's just the way it is.
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Yep, it's rumored to be using the APQ8060, which is the same as the MSM8260 without the integrated HSPA radio. This is probably because the Hercules will have 42 Mbps HSPA+ connectivity and it will need a separate radio for this and that the Exynos SoC is already in limited quantity (some SGS II variants will have the Tegra 2).
xnifex said:
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4.3" qHD >>>> 4.5" WVGA
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Which I why I got the Sensation. Pixel density FTW.
Cannot wait for the HTC unlock. Need to cleanse bloatware.
I love the resolution on this phone. Can't go wrong with qHD, it makes the Sensation that much more beautiful.
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I won't go with a Samsung again after having the vibrant. Samsung is the slowest company to come out with updates.
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The killer feature on the Hercules is that 42mbps speed. The usb radios that are out are getting speeds that rival Verizon's LTE.
On the down side (for me) is that with a 4.5 inch screen and that Samsung bezel it is going to be a huge phone - nudging into small tablet territory. Battery life will also be tricky.
At the moment I'm not willing to trade a great svelte HTC design for a faster Sammy slab. But we'll see when it comes out.
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Given some of the deals we've seen for the Sensation... I'd definitely lean in that direction. 4.5" is pushing it for me, and the qHD is nicer than I originally thought it would be.
I hope there will be good support from the community with custom Roms.. How are the chances for that to happen?
The Sensation is like the Desire... huge Dev support
It is a great Phone and there will be as much People like in the Desire section ... so much support from the Dev´s
The Sensation is just great! I would never take a samsung instead of an HTC.... Sense is too great and the bigger Resolution is so nice! You feel it very much and movies are just wow on this phone! And the Sound! Great!
Just a Multimedia Talent..... I would not wait if i am able to use this phone! I will never miss something like this phone!
Just great! There are little mistakes but Touch Wiz ist just crap!
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The killer feature on the Hercules is that 42mbps speed.
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Although it will technically be capable of those speeds, I doubt it will come anywhere near those speeds. The sensation should be able to hit 11Mbs theoretically but the fastest i've had it download was 7.9Mbs. I'm sure the Hercules will be closer to 11Mbs speeds in real world.
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I won't go with a Samsung again after having the vibrant. Samsung is the slowest company to come out with updates.
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They just updated half their Android line up to 2.3.4 in the past two months. They've updated the SGS2 four times and a fifth update to 2.3.4 is due out by the end of the month. There's a difference between getting updates directly from Samsung and having to be dependent on your U.S. carrier to get them out. The global Sensation's are being updated now. Let's see how long it takes T-Mobile to push the U.S. update.
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Although it will technically be capable of those speeds, I doubt it will come anywhere near those speeds. The sensation should be able to hit 11Mbs theoretically but the fastest i've had it download was 7.9Mbs. I'm sure the Hercules will be closer to 11Mbs speeds in real world.
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It should get 20 mbps with ease if you're in an area that supports that connectivity. T-Mobile demonstrated those type of speeds using a data stick.
soon there will be a samsung amoled hd screen soon and thats my new phone.
Hello all, I'm starting this to get opinions of what people think is the best android phone and the reasons they think it's the best. I'm looking to get a new phone and would like other peoples input on what phone is best, since there are a lot of options available. I know everything is an opinion when it comes to a phone. Just say what you think the biggest pros are and the biggest cons are. Admin, If I started this thread in the wrong place apologize!
I've had 3 android phones, all with t mobile. The G1, nexus one and the samsung galaxy s(vibrant). I still have all of them!
Now in my opinion the nexus one has been the best for installing modified ROM'S, With the least amount of issues and ease of unlocking with all hardware working. The downside is the screen size and the flipping power button keeps breaking!
Now my second option is the samsung galaxy s. I like the dimensions of the phone and the screen size is awesome. But with modified kernels and a crappy GPS antenna you still have GPS issues.
So come one come all, leave your input let's see what phone you think is the best on the market today!
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Galaxy S2 hands down.
Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
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Galaxy S2 hands down.
Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
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specially the SGS2 HD version
The Galaxy Nexus.
HTC Wildfire S
I was also thinking on the same lines... tho I think people should be careful as to what their suggesting... I don't think this thread is based on "what phone do you own, hence think is the best "... because I'm sure as **** the Wildfire S is by far not even close to the best android... maybe the best cheap android phone... but definately not the best...
If you think a phone is the best... then why do you think so... you need to have a valid reason...
As far as I'm concerned I want to change phones as well... at the moment the S2 seems to be at the top of the hill... I was sure I would get the galaxy nexus but after seeing the utterly disappointing specs... a crappy camera, no expandable memory, and a TI processor rather than a exenos is just a major letdown...
Tho in the upcoming phones seems the Droid Razr is supposed to be a beast and the S2 HD seems to be awesome... but iit looks like will need to wait a while for them... not to.mention the s2 HD will only be released in Korea...??? :s
Its actually quite strange phones are getting bigger and bigger... they just wont seem to fit in pockets soon... I thought a 4 inch screen is perfect... tho 4.2 is really pushing it... but 4.6... I'm not really into wearing clothes twice my size to be able to fit my damn phone in my pocket
What does anyone suggest based on facts... wait for the nexus... or the S2 HD... or just go for the S2...
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I've favored HTC phones. I've personally owned the Droid Inc, Inc2, and the moto Droid. I've had my hands on quite a few different ones. I think the Inc Is my favorite . Samsung has good phones, but I like the HTC's better.
XDA App. DInc 2 PoWeReD
Best android phone ever? As an early adopter I'd say the g1, that thing was supported for a looooong time given the average lifespan of android phones, the form factor, while thick, is still one of the coolest to date with android, and I believe you could get it all the way to gingerbread despite being a severely dated device. Next to the HD2 it is my favorite tinkering phone. The best right now, likely the gs2, I don't have much love for the current devices but the hardware on the razr is looking pretty sexy. I have a thing for thin phones. That's why my next device will be a Nokia 800 but that's a story for another thread.
Tl;dr? G1, GS2, razr droid.
For someone like you just get a Galaxy S ii and call it a day.
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I think Galaxy S II, yup! Me too, samsung has good phones, but I like the HTC's better.
AllGamer said:
specially the SGS2 HD version
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+1 for sgs 2 hd lte
but i wonder when it release
announce so long adi ><
XeactorZ said:
+1 for sgs 2 hd lte
but i wonder when it release
announce so long adi ><
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I think the OP was leaning more towards phones that are available now. Obviously, the way technology and competition works, the best phone will be the one not released yet...
Samsung Galaxy S II
Incredible 2
I know it is only single core phone and doesn't have 4G, but it is a great phone.
good size, verizon, international, supported by cm7
My one!
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+1 for sgs 2 hd lte
but i wonder when it release
announce so long adi ><
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Tapatalked from my Samsung Galaxy S Plus
DirkGently said:
My one!
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Oldskooling it
Galaxy Nexus easy.... duh.... haha
Please thank me if I helped.
well it depends upon what specs you want to have(and brag about).
IMO, there's no such thing as 'best Android phone' because having the 'best' phone is always subjective.
If you want the highest specs on a phone, you can look at the flagship phones.
If you want to be unique, choose a less well-known brand.
If you want to customise, there's plenty.
If you want to have a good-looking UI, SE arc or ray would do
mine.
lol
i have make a search for a new best phone for me i cant choice wich one is the best
i was thinking about SAMSUNG I9100 GALAXY S II vs SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE vs i phone 4 vs HTC Sensation vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus...which one you will suggest to me for the top use ?
My personal opinion I like the new Motorola Razr (Or Droid Razr in the US). 1GB RAM, Dual core 1.2cpu and seperate gpu. 16Gb internal with SD ext support. 8Mp Camera rather than 5.
The new Nexus is comparable but has 5mp camera and no external sd card support, which I just don't understand.
If you like the Galaxy, version 3 should be out 1st 1/4 of next year. That looks a beast.
you have to decide wither to go with Android or iOS.
if you want more apps, much much less customization go with iOS and buy iPhone 4/4s
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if you want good amount of apps, customizable OS go with Android
then ask your self do I want a phone or a small tablet if you want a phone remove the note from your list
other phones in the market share the same specs: 1.2 dual core around 1GB ram
5-8 mb camera
I will go with HTC rezound (in US) or the Galaxy nexus or If you like the design of
Motorola Razr its good phone (my friend told me its camera is not that good)
my final personal choice will be the new Galaxy Nexus
You can't go wrong with Galaxy S II. It packs all the things we love in Android - big screen (but not too big), open bootloader, great power etc.
I just love the idea of "Pure Google" phones. I have a Nexus S that I love. I'd go for that if I were you, or even better, if you have the budget to afford it, for a Galaxy Nexus.
Pure Google phones = best support (quick system update deployment), no bloatware (I'm not a fan of TouchWiz, Sense and others).
Of course it is a bit irrelevant once you install CM on them, but there's something that makes me feel good to have the brand Google on the back of my phone.
giorgosfl said:
i have make a search for a new best phone for me i cant choice wich one is the best
i was thinking about SAMSUNG I9100 GALAXY S II vs SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE vs i phone 4 vs HTC Sensation vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus...which one you will suggest to me for the top use ?
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and remember, tinkering with Apple stuff is a futile effort! unless you work for them. which i suppose is like a gang initiation in / out. basically apple-ites live on their own little planet.
I heard that the sound quality on the s2 is not as good as the first version.
i was thinking to buy the htc flyer but with the samsung note maybe i change my mind because i saw the specs for that device and i think is better to have 2 things in one devices and more more cheaper
In my opinion the Galaxy Nexus is the best you could get because you can be sure that Google will support this phone a long time and the hardware is really nice.
The second phone I would choose is the S2, brilliant screen and epic phone.
Hi, I had the Captivate, then upgraded to the SGSII. Now my wife has the Cappy. I just put a rom in the I777. Working great. I love the SGSII.
Just my 2 cents.
i decide that i wont buy an iPhone and i will stay with the awesome android OS.
but i want to learn more about the Samsung phones ...like how to root each of them and if i can root them.
what phone have the best screen from the others and the camera.
also about the best custom things like roms and hacks.
battery life and also the best and more important part what are the problems they have .
And if their is a compare video or site with all the samsung phone i am interesting
What about SG note? Weird that nobody recommends it
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That is very simple, HTC Sensation.
It has design, beauty and class over others.
Get iphone because remember if u have an iphone, u don't have an iphone.
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That is very simple, HTC Sensation.
It has design, beauty and class over others.
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The HTC Sensation is very nice. I love mine. Even after buying the HTC Amaze I STILL use my Sensation. It feels very nice in the hand...and you can buy white battery covers which when combined with a new ROM, make you feel like you have a new phone.
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I recently got a HD7 with windows phone, and i gotta say, its really nice.
its buttery smooth, fastest growing apps market, etc. the phone is also really nice, fast, good size, good weight, nice screen, not too bad of a camera (cant beat a real camera ofc, but still).
just my opinion.
S2
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why anyone suggest samsung galaxy note????
i have seen the specs of the phone and its also awsome but noone want it ....why ???
does it have problem???
I think the Galaxy Not is a little bit too big for the most. But i would take it
As long as it fits in the pocket, its not too big(and has nice specs too)
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Hi, I am looking to make a big purchase on a phone. I dont think I can choose just one and I think I may have to just have two and later decide after playing with both.
I have some money to spend and I want a quality phone. Last time I had money to spend on a phone, I mean real money $$$, I didn't know what phone to get, it was my first Android. Just a little explanation: I bought the new LG Optimus from Metro PCS and hated it, so I went to Tmobile and got their, at the time new, MyTouch 4G Slide, and I was having so many issues with it, they traded me out that with HTC Amaze.
Now I do enjoy my Amaze, but really I am not satisfied. So I think I am going to pass it down to my mom, or sister, and pick up one of these. I am still learning how to optimize my Android, so please understand thats why I would just like some opinions, and thank you.
In order of preference:
1. GALAXY S II
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1055
http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/
After this one I am not sure what my preference is. I wanted the GALAXY S II because my friend has a fascinate and loves her to death. Next is really just guessing which phones I would like.
2. Epic 4G Touch
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SPH-D710ZKASPR
3. Verizon Droid Charge
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1143
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SCH-I510RAAVZW
6. Motorola Droid RAZR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1360
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/DROID-RAZR-BY-MOTOROLA-US-EN
7. HTC EVO 3D
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1096
http://www.htc.com/www/smartphones/htc-evo-3d/
8. GALAXY Note
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1493
http://phandroid.com/2012/02/05/att-samsung-galaxy-note-available-for-pre-order-today/
And then this is phone I currently have
HTC Amaze
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1316
http://htc.t-mobile.com/amaze-camera-phone
Honestly I am not sure of all what is out there. I would just like to choose a phone based mainly on performance. I am not watching very many movies, maybe now and then Youtube. Mostly I do web browsing, and talking/texting. I like the Amaze it just has some moments that I feel frustrated, and even though that may happen with another phone. I just feel there is a phone out there that is right for me. I looked through the specs of all these phones, and they have very similar features.
I want something thin, and light weight. The Amaze is thin, but it is a little heavy. I want a wider screen. A friend of mine put his EVO 3D up next to my Amaze and though they had the same height of display-- the EVO had less phone at the top and bottom, it was wider, and it was lighter. Although the specs are better on the Amaze.
Any other questions I can ask to help find which phone best suites my needs. I will post. I thought this thread could be useful to anyone searching these phones. I added the GALAXY Note at the end because I do alot of writing, but that might not actually fit on the list. Please suggest your phones if there are others. {not interested in Apple}
SII, for the hardware and the size.
And ofcourse the amount of ROM´s
Thanks, yep thata what I have been hearing. I wasnt sure if there was anything else that was giving the S II competition though. Looks like I'm picking that up. Also the GALAXY Note. I like it because its kind of like a tablet, but fits in your pocket. I wont get that for a few months later though. Anyways I will hit your "thanks" button when I can figure out how to do it from my phone.
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I have the galaxy s2 and I love it. However, the DROID RAZR maxx seems like a really good phone and it is supposed to have great battery life. But the galaxy s2 is always a good choice.
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Galaxy s2. Awesome performance + lightweight. My brother using it now. Outstanding !!
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Well class I must say I have just come upon the GALAXY Nexus. yes, let me say that again...
**Edit** actually I have to say after reading over some of the specs and features of the GN, I still have to go with the GSII. I was debating between that and the Epic Touch 4G, Nexus... but the SGSII really has everything I want. I love that it is 4.27" and not so gody at 4.53" or 4.7" like some of these other ones. 4.3" is perfect, and I will also get the Galaxy Note at 5.3" to use for a big one.
Also it looks like the SGSII actually has better specs than these other ones as a whole. If I find out it can run on Ice Cream Sandwhich, then theres not contest.
Which should I get I'm confused but I want this phone to last a while
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Re: HTC One or M7
Isn't the htc one the official name for the device whilst M7 was just three rumour name? Or am I confusing it with another device?
Greets Vauvenal7
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Do yourself a favor and don't get an HTC device again. My sister has a HOX and they've gotten no updates past their first update.
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But I really i dont like Samsung but imma take what I can get and there are 2 diff phones with the One as there name that's why I said m7
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Re: HTC One or M7
I have always found HTC build quality to be the best, not just in durability but also feel. Samsung doesn't "feel" nice on average but I'm learning their build quality is on par with all the latest phones. One of my least favorite phone makers is lg, bit I just got my girl a nexus 4 and from what I can tell it too should last a long time with the case she has.
But I've grown tired of needed high quality development for each phone I get (hence the n4) and I've phone the worst of the phone companies is HTC as far as getting new software for their "flagship phones"
Granted I will always use custom software its nice to know there is a solid base for me to work with, well mainly developers to work with, I haven't seen a HTC phone get more than 3 major updates, mostly two or one, the only one to have three huge updates was the dream, very first android phone.... Since then they have let their loyal fan base down.
So if you want a phone with consistent software updates, go Samsung flagship phones or go with a nexus, chances are you'll be disappointed in a years time or so if you dont
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Here is why the HTC One.....well any HTC device is a lose/lose. 1 they lock em down tighter thank Fort Knox. And 2 well read this short article on why HTC was sued by the FTC. http://thehackernews.com/2013/02/privacy-of-millions-of-htc-devices-at.html?m=1
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Wow. Now I wanna change the name to Samsung or HTC . but if I do get a Samsung would the s3 or note II last?
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Wow. Now I wanna change the name to Samsung or HTC . but if I do get a Samsung would the s3 or note II last?
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The s3 in my eyes is nothing special. My little brother has a Verizon S3 and it didn't impress me at all.
I read ALL the raves about how powerful it was blah blah blah. And when I finally got one in my hands I was like really, this is the NEXT BIG THING...LMAO.
The most powerful device I've touched to date has been my N4.
I'll get to play with the Note 2 again soon and I'll stack it against my N4. But the Note 2 is just god awfully huge and I wouldn't have it as a personal device because it covers my whole entire face haha
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The s3 in my eyes is nothing special. My little brother has a Verizon S3 and it didn't impress me at all.
I read ALL the raves about how powerful it was blah blah blah. And when I finally got one in my hands I was like really, this is the NEXT BIG THING...LMAO.
The most powerful device I've touched to date has been my N4.
I'll get to play with the Note 2 again soon and I'll stack it against my N4. But the Note 2 is just god awfully huge and I wouldn't have it as a personal device because it covers my whole entire face haha
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I like the Note 2. I don't use my phone for calls particularly often (a few times a day at most) and use it more as a productivity (or... productivity reducer, really) device and the form factor is great. It has great battery life due to the huge battery and the digitizer is fantastic. That being said, the Nexus 4 will get far longer support because it's a Nexus device and many people will hang onto it.
Nexus 4:
- Pros: Updates for 1.5 - 2 years, huge support from XDA and such, inexpensive, good battery life, great screen after tweaks, did I mention the XDA support?
- Cons: Somewhat fragile front and back glass, no SD card (if you use one), no removable battery (if you use one)
Galaxy S3:
- Pros: Somewhat well supported due to the very large userbase, Wolfson DAC, SD card, removable battery
- Cons: Feels pretty cheap, not a quad-core
- Toss-up: Pentile screen
Galaxy Note 2:
- Pros: Wacom Digitizer and Pen, huge screen, non-Pentile AMOLED, Wolfson DAC, SD card, removable battery
- Cons: You look like an idiot when you put the phone to your face, less PPI than S3 or N4, can't use one-handed well, less support on XDA, loss of Digitizer support when on AOSP ROMs, expensive even with a contract
The pros and cons in my head.
Well now I need to change the name again lol, I was thinking about the N4 but how big is the screen? And does XDA only have stock ROMs cause I would like to load a sense/touchwiz ROM onto it. And the N4 is the original device I was gonna choose from....since its on tmo.....but I want a big screen and NICE CASES
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K7Cobb said:
Well now I need to change the name again lol, I was thinking about the N4 but how big is the screen? And does XDA only have stock ROMs cause I would like to load a sense/touchwiz ROM onto it. And the N4 is the original device I was gonna choose from....since its on tmo.....but I want a big screen and NICE CASES
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I have a 4.7 inch IPS display on my nexus which is pretty boss but Google fudged the colors so they need tweaked.
I rock the Poetic Atmosphere case and have 0 issues with it. I'll get some pics of it all up for you later I just got my speedy working to take pics with
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I've made up my mind imma get the s3 because it has a great screen good accessories and it has sense 4.1 and android 4.2.1/.2 so I'm good! Imma be happy AF when I get the s3 but imma be sad cause this is the device I started with lol. But until I get the s3 imma be on here checking out ROMs.
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Sense is actually an HTC interface /overlay (?). S3 has touchwiz or whatever they call it.
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Sense is actually an HTC interface /overlay (?). S3 has touchwiz or whatever they call it.
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Yeah, but there is a dev group that ports sense to Samsung devices
Greets Vauvenal7
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Lol sorry for the confusion lol by sense and 4.2.1/.2 I mean custom ROMs , but I thought that was kinda obvious
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ill go for HTC anytime IF they still made qwerty keyboards
If you still want a keyboard, Samsung seems to be the only provider.
Luckily, the devices they make are fairly good. Captivate Glide is the device I have gotten in the past month. Keyboard is heaps better than the one on the 4G Slide.
They also make the Relay 4G, which has one of the best keyboards I've ever seen on a phone. And it's the fastest QWERTY available on the market right now.
I will eventually upgrade to that device, but the pickings are somewhat slim, I must say.
I feel like T-Mobile customers have been the most fortunate when it comes to QWERTY phones. They had and still have some of the best devices available.
3G Slide, G2, 4G Slide, and now the Relay 4G all from the same carrier.
HTC doesn't do it like Samsung does. Samsung gives updates HTC doesn't. Samsung devices (majority) all have nice cases. And Samsung will last you a good amount of time. Most likely imma get the s3 but if not the note 1. Sorry HTC but you let your biggest fan down
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The S3 is light, but it's delicate. I've already broken two - and i'm pretty careful with my devices. Don't for a second believe that 'gorilla glass 2' is 'just as good as gorilla glass 1'. It's a bunch of bs.
It's quick, I like the bigger screen. Hate no keyboard, and refuse to use the 'fake' virtual keyboard. Had to go get a real virtual keyboard to cope. (I don't do fake well anyways)
I have an S3 on verizon, and the doubleshot on t-mo.
I use the s3 for work, because I travel and t-mobile ****ed me bad with no service - across most of the country. I haven't been to a backwater nowhere town yet that verizon didn't have good service in. T-mo, pretty much nowhere that isn't a huge population center.
But guess what? If I have to take a picture (and I take lots during the course of my shifts) I always pull the doubleshot. The S3 has the worst camera of any digital device i've put my hands on in the last 3 years.
My job depends on legible pictures - the S3 fails to deliver usable pictures so consistently the might as well just have left that out and put more ram in.
If I have to write an email, or the descriptions for those pictures where I can't use the magic cube? Yep - doubleshot. Then a wifi hotspot to send it to the S3 since I have no T-mo service wherever I am standing most likely.
So, despite having an S3, I still use the doubleshot for just about everything, and basically the s3 is a glorified internet connection to make up for T-mo's lack of network basically anywhere.
I do like the USB OTG function, and create and receive flash drives constantly while at work. It's the best way to swap large files like we make between each other on shift. The fact I can do it from my phone and don't need a laptop/netbook like most other people are stuck with is clutch.
Again, though, basically data hits the s3 and just goes over to the doubleshot where I actually work with it.
I do use the s3 to play Ingress - multi-window is nice if you port it or flash a rom that has it. I can't see multi-window being much more then frustrating on anything smaller then the s3 screen size.
I'm hit or miss on other games on the s3, can't say as I prefer it over the doubleshot or vice versa. The bigger screen isn't that much of a deal, but it might have been if I had the bigger one first.
I wanted to be a lot happier with it then I was, the extra ram is nice and the screen size is boss. Native HID bluetooth support is nice, but I find I don't really use it much beyond the magic cube. The MHL cable is cumbersome compared to the tv-out function of the doubleshot.
I sure as **** miss the keyboard shortcut hotkeys on the s3, just using android on it is clunky compared to a hardware keyboard device. If you got used to using them, get prepared to have your legs kicked out from under you. Doing specific things on the device takes 4 times as long or longer (if you can find something to tap to tell it to do what you want even - sometimes the keyboard shortcuts allow actions you can't otherwise perform)
Just having to do everything the long way without the keyboard shortcuts eliminates any performance gains the extra ram provides in general usage. 9 times out of 10 the doubleshot gets it done way faster just because I can tell it to do what I want it to do so much quicker.
nfc tags kinda make up for it a little bit, but not really. They are very limited in that you can only do what the tag is programmed to do. I have just under 50 tags in general use - it starts to become too much after a bit. Keyboard shortcuts are much more elegant.
In the end, my feelings on the s3 are just ... meh. If I could put the doubleshot on verizon, i'd sell the s3 in a heartbeat without a backward thought.
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In the end, my feelings on the s3 are just ... meh. If I could put the doubleshot on verizon, i'd sell the s3 in a heartbeat without a backward thought.
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Why didn't you get the Droid 4? It's not a doubleshot, the camera is not as great, but it has one of the best keyboards ever fitted to a phone.
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