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HTC Desire S vs. LG Optimus 2X

Hi all, please help me decide if i should get the this or the lg 2x... Is this phone still good and powerful enough or should i be looking to the dual cores? This phone isnt a high end device anymore, so htc arent supporting it with updates (sense 3.0) that has really dissapoimted me as i was looking forward to the update and the hardware is capable of using it. Its just htcs scam to squeeze morr profits,,
Help please?
So is it worth it? Or should i get the lg2x... I heard it has some bugs though..
ThAnks
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olyloh6696 said:
Hi all, please help me decide if i should get the this or the lg 2x... Is this phone still good and powerful enough or should i be looking to the dual cores? This phone isnt a high end device anymore, so htc arent supporting it with updates (sense 3.0) that has really dissapoimted me as i was looking forward to the update and the hardware is capable of using it. Its just htcs scam to squeeze morr profits,,
Help please?
So is it worth it? Or should i get the lg2x... I heard it has some bugs though..
ThAnks
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i doubt the hardware of the DS is enough for sense 3.0 because on one of the videos that i saw of sense 3.0 the dual core seemed to lagg a bit (or it could be sense is still under development & needs works)
i saw a few threads about random reboot on lg 2x
but if you want a dual core why not consider htc sensation or evo 3d?

kartkk said:
i doubt the hardware of the DS is enough for sense 3.0 because on one of the videos that i saw of sense 3.0 the dual core seemed to lagg a bit (or it could be sense is still under development & needs works)
i saw a few threads about random reboot on lg 2x
but if you want a dual core why not consider htc sensation or evo 3d?
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Thanks for the speedy reply! There is some controversy over sense 3.0 requirements. Over at the dhd forums,they have a port of sense 3.0! It is apparently working smooth! So htc could have been lying! Of course i would want official updates rather than a custom ROM, therefore i hope htc will release sense 3.0.
I hope lg fix the random reboot problem. The lg has been known to have mAny bugs!
I cannot consider the evo, because 1) i live in uk
2) i dislike 3d screens!
The sensation looks good, but i cAnt afford it, therfore i wad looking for a cheap dual core altenative - lg 2x.
Ideally if i could have a dualcore, id like the sgs 2! Thanks for opinions, but would you recommend this phone?
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olyloh6696 said:
Thanks for the speedy reply! There is some controversy over sense 3.0 requirements. Over at the dhd forums,they have a port of sense 3.0! It is apparently working smooth! So htc could have been lying! Of course i would want official updates rather than a custom ROM, therefore i hope htc will release sense 3.0.
I hope lg fix the random reboot problem. The lg has been known to have mAny bugs!
I cannot consider the evo, because 1) i live in uk
2) i dislike 3d screens!
The sensation looks good, but i cAnt afford it, therfore i wad looking for a cheap dual core altenative - lg 2x.
Ideally if i could have a dualcore, id like the sgs 2! Thanks for opinions, but would you recommend this phone?
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i dont have the phone yet so i cant comment much about it...
but i think im still getting this phone because
1.i hate LG
2.i love htc sense (a custom rom is good enough actually its better for me)
3.LG service is VERY bad in my area (it gives me headaches)
4.i really dont need a dual core now as i am not going to play a lot of games & dont mind a little lag in videos
i am considering samsung galaxy s2 but wont be getting it if the price is a bit high...(cant push my budget beyond 550 USD)
i also found a post on lg otimus 2x forum saying that it gets stuck during playback (this probably will get fixed as it is a software issue)

kartkk said:
i dont have the phone yet so i cant comment much about it...
but i think im still getting this phone because
1.i hate LG
2.i love htc sense (a custom rom is good enough actually its better for me)
3.LG service is VERY bad in my area (it gives me headaches)
4.i really dont need a dual core now as i am not going to play a lot of games & dont mind a little lag in videos
i am considering samsung galaxy s2 but wont be getting it if the price is a bit high...(cant push my budget beyond 550 USD)
i also found a post on lg otimus 2x forum saying that it gets stuck during playback (this probably will get fixed as it is a software issue)
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Thanks! I have just been reading some threads here, and i may have changed my mind! The ds is quite good! There will be no real need of dual cores as many phones wont be supported yet with dual core. And the ds is cheap at o2 now (i suspect it will be even cheaper by summer!)
You say you like htc sense... But are you bothered about not getting the sense 3.0 update?
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olyloh6696 said:
Thanks! I have just been reading some threads here, and i may have changed my mind! The ds is quite good! There will be no real need of dual cores as many phones wont be supported yet with dual core. And the ds is cheap at o2 now (i suspect it will be even cheaper by summer!)
You say you like htc sense... But are you bothered about not getting the sense 3.0 update?
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yes i am bothered a bit
a custom sense 3.0 rom would be good
it is just that i dont consider the difference between sense 2.1 & sense 3.0 a dealbreaker (atleast for now from the engadget preview of sense 3.0)

kartkk said:
yes i am bothered a bit
a custom sense 3.0 rom would be good
it is just that i dont consider the difference between sense 2.1 & sense 3.0 a dealbreaker (atleast for now but htc will add more features)
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Yeh hopefully! My dilema is to boast that i have a dual core high end phone, thats buggy, or i have a great phone, but is standard mid range....
Decisions!
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olyloh6696 said:
Yeh hopefully! My dilema is to boast that i have a dual core high end phone, thats buggy, or i have a great phone, but is standard mid range....
Decisions!
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i think you should also consider the forum community
lg optimus 2x has quite a large community unlike the DS community(hope it gets bigger )

kartkk said:
i think you should also consider the forum community
lg optimus 2x has quite a large community unlike the DS community(hope it gets bigger )
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Yeh, i guess i hav to consider that! I just saw some comparison vids with the 2x and dhd (same specs at ds) and the dual core isnt really that benificial. It beats the dhd by 1-2 secs in web pages, not much at all!! I exoected much more! If thats the case, i'll settle for the ds!
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Actually realy considering thd phone now!! Watch all the phonearena vids, they are awesome and make you wamt the phone more!
Only concern is the small screen, coming from a 4.1 screen... And imo, the design isntas nice as the hd2 industrial square shape design!!
What do you guys think?
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i cant believe what im reading
at full usage a dual core is min. 2x as powerful as a single core
i didnt even start about graphics

mariu$ said:
i cant believe what im reading
at full usage a dual core is min. 2x as powerful as a single core
i didnt even start about graphics
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Hi! Sorry what exactly do you mean, can you pls explain it a little clearer?
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tegra 2 - x operations per second
snapdragon - y operations per second
x>2y
therefore if pages are stored on the phone, they will open 2 times faster

mariu$ said:
tegra 2 - x operations per second
snapdragon - y operations per second
x>2y
therefore if pages are stored on the phone, they will open 2 times faster
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thanks, but that is not the case! if you watch some vids speed test of tegra 2 vs snapdragon, the spees are both the same! the 2x occsionally beats the dhd (snapdragon) by only 1-2 secs, not alot faster!

Regarding the Sense 3.0 which says won't be porting to the old devices our at least to the newly released. Theres an article on techradar that HTC Taiwan had twitted that some elements of Sense 3.0 maybe ported to their old devices. We just have to wait and see.

@TS
If you feel that the LG 2X really do meet your requirement, then by all means get the 2X. Thinking that it will be getting a Gingerbread update soon and might fix all bugs and may improve performance.
But as for me...very satisfied with Desire S

olyloh6696 said:
Yeh, i guess i hav to consider that! I just saw some comparison vids with the 2x and dhd (same specs at ds) and the dual core isnt really that benificial. It beats the dhd by 1-2 secs in web pages, not much at all!! I exoected much more! If thats the case, i'll settle for the ds!
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that is because loading webpages is more dependent on connection speed than processing power
where the real difference comes in is during gaming & watching videos
so if these two are important you should get a dualcore phone
from the community at lg2x i think they will fix the video playback issue in their custom roms (if lg doesn't fix them sooner)

titus1 said:
Regarding the Sense 3.0 which says won't be porting to the old devices our at least to the newly released. Theres an article on techradar that HTC Taiwan had twitted that some elements of Sense 3.0 maybe ported to their old devices. We just have to wait and see.
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good news

kartkk said:
good news
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thanks titus + kartkk
tbh, i dont watch videos on my phone much! and i am quite already satisfied with the gaming performance on single core! and the battery on the lg is crap, the battery on the ds is known to be excellent.
So what other benifits does the dual core have?

olyloh6696 said:
thanks titus + kartkk
tbh, i dont watch videos on my phone much! and i am quite already satisfied with the gaming performance on single core! and the battery on the lg is crap, the battery on the ds is known to be excellent.
So what other benifits does the dual core have?
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it is only a matter of time before games which work only on the new dual core phones with super GPU are developed
another benefit of dual core is multi tasking is easier
(some people claim battery life is better but i dont know)

[3D] LG Optimus 3D vs HTC EVO 3D

[3D] LG Optimus 3D vs HTC EVO 3D
- which is gona be better in performance?
- Optimus will use 512mb ram (DDR?) where EVO will be with 1gb, is that huge difference?
- BATTERY LIFE, yeah this question is killing everyone on sight.
P.S. any questions about both phones, drop reply below.

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HTC evo 3d can't even record in 1080p
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mohnim said:
HTC evo 3d can't even record in 1080p
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If that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNCTE1lHaaI is how lg optimus 3d record in 1080p I'll say thank you. Its better to record in [email protected] than [email protected]

I voted LG, the HTC looks like it's not coming out in the UK
Also, on the 1Gb vs 512Mb debate, Sense 3.0 takes up a HUGE amount of RAM, so much so that the HTC Sensation (768Mb RAM) occasionally stutters and isn't as fast as the Evo 3D

x7nofate said:
If that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNCTE1lHaaI is how lg optimus 3d record in 1080p I'll say thank you. Its better to record in [email protected] than [email protected]
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you take the only one [email protected] of the 3D that have a strange low fps...all others run at 30fps.

nic85 said:
you take the only one [email protected] of the 3D that have a strange low fps...all others run at 30fps.
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I think it's develepoer phone and not a full version (release) one.

x7nofate said:
If that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNCTE1lHaaI is how lg optimus 3d record in 1080p I'll say thank you. Its better to record in [email protected] than [email protected]
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Lol. Dont be stupid. The one he is using is most probably a developer's phone. I have an optimus 3D and it records good 1080p @ 24frames per second.
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peacekeeper05 said:
Lol. Dont be stupid. The one he is using is most probably a developer's phone. I have an optimus 3D and it records good 1080p @ 24frames per second.
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Have you tried HTC EVO 3D yet, to compare both phones, if yes, which you think is better and why?

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nope, only manage to see some review units.
3D wise, the optimus 3D wins hands down.
the 3D on the evo 3D looks pale and awkward and it is difficult to find the right spot for the evo 3D's 3D viewing.
i haven't tested evo 3d's software and overall performance so i can't really comment on that.

LG has a better 3D UI plus comes with 3D Games
Does the HTC come with Games etc?
But I voted 3310 snakes FTW

I ony heard of one preloaded movie,which would be the green hornet. Haven't heard of any preloaded 3d games. Could be wrong though.

ik911 said:
Does the HTC come with Games etc?
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Green Hornet film and a Spider-man 3D game

I´ve just read some first impressions from the EVO guys and almost everyone is impressed by the 3D Features of their phone so far. Even those that had a rather negative attitude towards that aspect in advance.
Given that the O3D got better ratings (regarding 3D) in every comparison (but one) this is quite exciting don't you think?
To answer the poll:
I obviously chose the O3D. I just like the Omap Chipset better and i really like the direction LG is heading at the moment. Their latest handsets are of some really high quality and i'd like to support them. The O3D is a good looking device and i really hope that it gets some serious attention here at XDA.

Come on LG. Hurry up. Release this bad boy already!!!!! Want some custom roms on it!!! I know xda devs can make this phone an even better device.
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SinSilla said:
I´ve just read some first impressions from the EVO guys and almost everyone is impressed by the 3D Features of their phone so far. Even those that had a rather negative attitude towards that aspect in advance.
Given that the O3D got better ratings (regarding 3D) in every comparison (but one) this is quite exciting don't you think?
To answer the poll:
I obviously chose the O3D. I just like the Omap Chipset better and i really like the direction LG is heading at the moment. Their latest handsets are of some really high quality and i'd like to support them. The O3D is a good looking device and i really hope that it gets some serious attention here at XDA.
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I must say I agree with you that LG seems to be going in the right direction, however I don't know if they're really there yet. The fact that the O3D comes with Froyo (no idea when Gingerbread will actually arrive) and some experiences with the 2X disappoint me. In addition, the Evo 3D seems to be capable of doing portrait 3D as well which is a plus over the O3D.
I'll just wait if and when the Evo 3D gets released here in Europe and check here regularly to see the experiences of a number of users.

LG O3D looks like the better choice because it has better specs, but if HTC Evo3D is cheaper, I may choose that instead.
The few extra pixels of the Evo3D may compensate for the crappier 3D it may have...

Wekko306 said:
I must say I agree with you that LG seems to be going in the right direction, however I don't know if they're really there yet. The fact that the O3D comes with Froyo (no idea when Gingerbread will actually arrive) and some experiences with the 2X disappoint me. In addition, the Evo 3D seems to be capable of doing portrait 3D as well which is a plus over the O3D.
I'll just wait if and when the Evo 3D gets released here in Europe and check here regularly to see the experiences of a number of users.
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Well, it would be foolish not to see that there still is much room for improvement on LG side to get accepted on a broader base.
Public relations and customer support is still bad and they almost seem to stumble while trying to catch up. Of course i heard of the reboot problems of the 2X and the fact that the O3D will ship with Froyo is irritating to say the least. But these points are still no dealbreakers for me. This baby is open for developers and is a very good foundation for future updates.
And let´s not forget that the EVO3D seems not to be the heavyweight contender that has been expected by a lot of people. After reading all the available reviews i feel that it has been rushed. While still being a top notch handset, it doesn't seem to bring the expected htc-quality to the table.
It´s kinda sad and also surprising to see that a lot of the HTC fellas seem to be too stubborn to acknowledge what the O3D has to offer. It´s an LG with 512MB so it has to suck...
I really hope to see some honest comparisons by some of the major websites soon!
Btw, if they somehow managed to accomplish 3D in both orientations, which i still believe is mostly imagination by the few who say it works - no offense, it also seems to go at the cost of overall 3D quality.

from phonedog
Though it's the first 3D smartphone to come to a US carrier, I've been working with the unlocked LG Optimus 3D, and I have to say, EVO's 3D abilities aren't as strong. The colors seem to be a bit washed out, and the 3D effect is more brash than the Optimus 3D. After viewing it for five or ten minutes, I had a headache
p.s. LG italy told me that O3D and 2X developer teams are different.

O3D and Evo 3D battle review and video:
http://www.slashgear.com/battle-for...ptimus-3d-hardware-comparison-video-17160099/
Evo3D wins here.

[Q] Sensation or EVO 3D?

Hello... I need your Sincere answer...
which set should I go for, should i buy HTC sensation or wait for EVO 3D???
... will be thankfull

Take away the gimmick of 3D and there's not much in it - bit more RAM though

Since Evo 3D is coming out on Rogers pretty soon, I would suggest waiting until you can man-handle a live demo unit at the store and see if you like the overall quality of the phone. On the other hand, the sensation from bell isn't gonna go anywhere any time soon so if you're patient, I would suggest playing with both at the store and see which one you like best. In terms of spec both are almost alike. Build materials, however, are contrasted by aluminum vs rubber/plastic.
imo:
Do you care for 3D camera+screen on a phone?
if not I would go for the sensation.
**Although I am not sure about this but I heard from various sources phones from Rogers will work on Fido without sim-unlock? so you could potentially save on the cost of unlocking though they are pretty cheap to unlock ($15+/-)

if you are into tweaking, flashing, etc, go for the Evo 3D
=> Most things we can use sa far for the Sensation (temp root, overclock) came first for the evo 3d and were ported, or already compatible, for the Sensation.
Look at the forum here, there's less development here as on Evo3d, even if both have a locked bootloader. Devs and chefs are not on the Sensation...........
If you are not into big tweaking, or can wait for a few days/week until everything is ported for the Sensation after the Evo3d, and if browsing the internet and photos/video are important for you, go on the Sensation: qHD screen, great 8MP photos and full HD video.

Id say go for the sensation. The 3d gimmick in my opinion is not worth the extra cash, especially on small screens. The battery life already sucks with dual core so imagine how bad battery life would be on a 3d screen.
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yasin12 said:
Id say go for the sensation. The 3d gimmick in my opinion is not worth the extra cash, especially on small screens. The battery life already sucks with dual core so imagine how bad battery life would be on a 3d screen.
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acctually im getting about 12 hours heavy use...some tethering and i still have 41% to be honest you will rarely use 3D sodont sweat it but if this is your first android phone id go where theres more deving cuz you might not b all into flashing and stuff but once you flash and do everything , more then likely you will get addicted lol like me...dont know much about the sensation so i aint going to dog on it like the guy above

I have Sensation but I would choose EVO
Why? More RAM

Artur_q77 said:
I have Sensation but I would choose EVO
Why? More RAM
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i forgot all about ram ill b running crazy stuff like games mixed with music internet and ill always have atleast 200MB free

thanks to all but still confused...

I would go for the Sensation. You're not gaining much by waiting for the EVO 3D. You won't regret getting the Sensation at all.

spec wise there pretty similar minus ram increase in Evo 3D.
Go check one out look at some reviews and such, its whether or not you want 3D on your phone or what carrier offers you the better monthly price.
3D on a phone in this day n age is kind of dumb. Rapes battery and viewing range is severely limited, and unless you have a 3D TV, 3D computer monitor, etc. you wont really benefit from it greatly. Cool idea tho..

Evo 3d, easy.

My sister has a Evo 3D and to be honest the Sensation blows it away build quality wise. It just feels that much more premium in your hands and is nice and thin. Sensation also records in 1080P and Evo 3D only records in 720P. The Evo does have more RAM but I have not noticed any slowdown on my Sensation whatsoever so I'm a happy camper. Plus once we get S-Off...custom ROMs will make this thing fly even faster

EddyOS said:
Take away the gimmick of 3D and there's not much in it - bit more RAM though
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Get the 3D its real mind blowing 3D don't let anyone that never used the phone tell you its a gimmick cause its not and most of them just wish the sensation could have 3D too.
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spec wise there pretty similar minus ram increase in Evo 3D.
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perfectly right
so differences are:
Sensation: qHD screen (only WVGA for Evo3D. A real plus for web browsing!), 1080p recording (in .3gp, this format sucks), better design. Can heat up, but less than the Evo3D it seems.
Evo3D: 3D display (that will kill battery, but you don't have to always use it!) more RAM, more devs working on it (every tweak and hack of the Sensation was made for the Evo first), less "death grip" for wifi and bluetooth than the Sensation
Ram doesn't really matter, as said above, it would matter if Sensation could get low ram, but it doesn't happen.
I have a Sensation, but would go for an Evo 3D I guess (or a galaxyS2...)

i900frenchaddict said:
if you are into tweaking, flashing, etc, go for the Evo 3D
=> Most things we can use sa far for the Sensation (temp root, overclock) came first for the evo 3d and were ported, or already compatible, for the Sensation.
Look at the forum here, there's less development here as on Evo3d, even if both have a locked bootloader. Devs and chefs are not on the Sensation...........
If you are not into big tweaking, or can wait for a few days/week until everything is ported for the Sensation after the Evo3d, and if browsing the internet and photos/video are important for you, go on the Sensation: qHD screen, great 8MP photos and full HD video.
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It seems that you forget CM7
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Me personally I like the Sensation due to it being a GSM phone, I can use it on any GSM network around this planet. Unlike the EVO 3d, you are stuck on CDMA network that the phone is intended and designed for, i'e Sprint only?. Just my two cents, hope.it helps.
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i900frenchaddict said:
perfectly right
so differences are:
Sensation: qHD screen (only WVGA for Evo3D. A real plus for web browsing!)
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evo3d has a qHD screen as well..
yeah.. why would you say it WVGA
http://www.htc.com/us/products/evo3d-sprint?view=1-1&sort=0#tech-specs
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i900frenchaddict said:
perfectly right
so differences are:
Sensation: qHD screen (only WVGA for Evo3D. A real plus for web browsing!), 1080p recording (in .3gp, this format sucks), better design. Can heat up, but less than the Evo3D it seems.
Evo3D: 3D display (that will kill battery, but you don't have to always use it!) more RAM, more devs working on it (every tweak and hack of the Sensation was made for the Evo first), less "death grip" for wifi and bluetooth than the Sensation
Ram doesn't really matter, as said above, it would matter if Sensation could get low ram, but it doesn't happen.
I have a Sensation, but would go for an Evo 3D I guess (or a galaxyS2...)
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Why are you lying to make the sensation seem like the better device. They both have qHD displays. I get 12hours of battey life. Evo 3D has a bigger battery than sensation. RAM dose matter a lot if your computer had 312MB of RAM and u added 200MB and made it 512MB you would see a nice difference. And yes the Evo 3D has over 200MB more RAM. Just putting the truth in the air to kill the lies.
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I like the idea of having more RAM but the Evo is god ugly with those dual camera's. I wouldn't br caught dead using one.
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EVO 3D or Sensation ?

I've been offered to choose between EVO 3D and Sensation as a graduation gift
So please tell me which is better
My $0.02 ..
Pros of Sensation over EVO 3D
Looks awesome and sophisticated and more pocketable
Great dev support and a very wide variety of roms which is a very important feat for me
Shoots 1080p
Very few glitches compared to too many in the EVO 3D
Pros of EVO 3D
Brilliant 3D LCD and photography and that is truly awesome and new to the mobile world
More solid and rugged build quality
Camera shutter key
More ram (1Gb vs 768mb)
Better processor (MSM8660 vs MSM8260)
better front cam (1.3 vs VGA)
Bigger battery
In terms if Hardware there is nothing special about the Sensation compared to the EVO3D but the 8mp cam and the slimmer size
But when talking about the software
The EVO stock and modded roms are very glitchy and lots of weird stuff happens
Meanwhile the sensations roms are very stable and almost glitch free
I had my mind set for a sensation for a long while but when I saw EVO 3D in action I got blown away by the awesomeness of the 3D technology
And I'm very confused now ..
So please help me with your useful opinions
Thanks
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same processor first off.
both have incredible dev support.
the 3d doesn't have as many problems as you are insinuating.
ask yourself which carrier you want to get stuck with?
I vote evo

If you want a 3D phone, go with the LG Thrill. It is quite brilliant.
Otherwise, I have played with the Sensation and EVO 3D and the Sensation is much more solid. Almost not competition. Plus, the EVO 3D totally sucks as far as the 3D aspect goes, so removing that makes it a good phone, but the Sensation is great. Everyone I know that has one loves it.

If 3D is a big deal to you, it's obvious.
But if I recall right, the Sensation has a better screen (or at least it's the same screen without a parallax barrier in front of it so it looks better.)
As long as the issue with the Sensation's touch screen dying after a few weeks has been fixed, I'd go for that.

NewZJ said:
same processor first off.
both have incredible dev support.
the 3d doesn't have as many problems as you are insinuating.
ask yourself which carrier you want to get stuck with?
I vote evo
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In egypt we don't have that carrier thingy almost all phones sold here are unlocked
And about the problems there is a whole thread about issues with evo .. it is pinned in the general section
And it really freaks me out
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Zygi Jables said:
If you want a 3D phone, go with the LG Thrill. It is quite brilliant.
Otherwise, I have played with the Sensation and EVO 3D and the Sensation is much more solid. Almost not competition. Plus, the EVO 3D totally sucks as far as the 3D aspect goes, so removing that makes it a good phone, but the Sensation is great. Everyone I know that has one loves it.
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No LG is only good in 3d while there phones generally suck in both quality and development and support
And I can't consider LG because there is no known retailer for them in egypt thus no warranty
The sensation is a great phone indeed and like I said I had my eyes set on it since the beginning but the 3d just made me confused
And btw the evo has a lot more than 3d to offer like the better front cam and more ram and I think it is more rugged and not prone to scratches like the sensation
Thanks for ur opinion
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Sjael said:
If 3D is a big deal to you, it's obvious.
But if I recall right, the Sensation has a better screen (or at least it's the same screen without a parallax barrier in front of it so it looks better.)
As long as the issue with the Sensation's touch screen dying after a few weeks has been fixed, I'd go for that.
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3D is a big deal but so is proper dev support and the wide variety of roms (owning an hd2 for so long made me a flashoholic)
I'm afraid of getting bored with the EVO while the sensation has weekly if not daily updates
I've kinda tried both I don't think you can feel there is a parallax barrier unless 3D is on
IDK but I haven't checked up closely
And I'm not worried about touch screen issues as it happened before in HD2 and got replaced with a much better one UNDER WARRANTY
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I vote evo, imo better iin every way.
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Help deciding!!!

ok so im pissing my iPhone 4 off as im over it...so im tossing up between the LG Optimus 3D or the Xperia play any suggestions who favours what? lemme know!!!

Prankzter said:
ok so im pissing my iPhone 4 off as im over it...so im tossing up between the LG Optimus 3D or the Xperia play any suggestions who favours what? lemme know!!!
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Optimus is better specs wise and has 3D which is a fun extra feature. Also its dual core which is better and will be getting android 4.0 this year so your sure to get newest operating system on it.
Specs say it has a fm radio on optimus but mine was not enabled however on the xda optimus 3D forum is an fm radio apk that installs and works perfectly on it if you get one and want radio included.
If you change from an iphone you will notice some big differences though. For example android does full multitasking whereas iphone doesn't so some people say you will get lag when doing several things at once.
Also when you install an app the phone becomes unresponsive for about half a second during installation process. Not sure why but all my phones have so I guess its an android thing.
I have a rooted optimus using go launchet and I like it but there are better phones out there for similar prices though experia play is not one of them and if you don't want the 3D aspect a better option might be something else dual core but with more ram as 512mb is enough now but may not be for much longer.
It does play high def 3D video perfectly though. Camera is good but the camera app isn't so if you get one try an app like camera zoom fx which will do a much better job.
Dave
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both are decent phones, go to the store and play with both of them, get a feel and you'll be able to best choose. gsmarena has a good comparison site that will go over features

By the looks of it, your on at&t. If that is so, go with Galaxy S 2. Great phone and will get ics. If its tmobile, either HTC sensation or their galaxy s2 , which is still great.
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If by Optimus 3D you mean the Thrill 4G on AT&T then don't count on ICS. The Optimus 3D has been confirmed to be getting ICS right around the time people will be wanting JellyBean. But, there is no mention of the Thrill getting it. The Thrill is still on Froyo, vs the O3D has the GB update. But, they are not similar enough for that to translate into a easy to install stable port.
Depends on your use desires. If you don't care about what version of android you are running, and just want a basic smart phone the Thrill is better than the Xperia play, spec wise. Plan on getting extra chargers or batteries. But if you want something for lots of game playing while the specs aren't the best those dedicated game controls come in handy. But, if you want the best and/or most future proof phone on AT&T today, get the Galaxy S II, the original - i777 - not the Skyrocket.

I'm in Australia just trying to find a fun feature rich phone for my budget and the 3D aspect sounds pretty alright but I can't find anywhere that says if the output to a 3D tv is any good the only reason I was thinking play was for the dedicated gaming buttons.

Prankzter said:
ok so im pissing my iPhone 4 off as im over it...so im tossing up between the LG Optimus 3D or the Xperia play any suggestions who favours what? lemme know!!!
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What don't you like about the iPhone? As much a I love my Android, I wouldn't mind taking the iPhone for a spin, if it wasn't carried on those two evil empires.

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I'm in Australia just trying to find a fun feature rich phone for my budget and the 3D aspect sounds pretty alright but I can't find anywhere that says if the output to a 3D tv is any good the only reason I was thinking play was for the dedicated gaming buttons.
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Check the Optimus 3D forums. I fairly certain it does output 3D content on a 3D TV over HDMI. But, I don't have a 3D screen, so I never tried with my Thrill. A 3D TV and the Optimus 3D use different types of 3D technology (no glasses required on the Optimus 3D), so the files are different.
The 3D games are fun, but I always have trouble playing games with on screen controls, they cover so much of the game on a 4.3" screen. But, with the controls of the Xperia its like having a PSP built into your phone. Much better gaming experience.
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TheContinental said:
What don't you like about the iPhone? As much a I love my Android, I wouldn't mind taking the iPhone for a spin, if it wasn't carried on those two evil empires.
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The iPhone runs on far more than 2 evil empires. It runs on three in the US alone.
The iPhone definately has its advantages. For my wife its the best thing. She doesn't want to worry certain things. It is more stable, and simpler to use. But everytime I use it, it feels laggy compared to my SGS II. Plus the screen is so small, I couldn't imagine playing serious games with on screen controls on a 3.5" screen. I did the iPhone thing, and it would take some serious face lift (it hasn't changed much from 4 years ago, and I don't mean just add more stolen ideas from android) to iOS and a 4"+ screen to get me to even consider it.
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Are both phones able to be rooted?

Get your hands on a Nexus.
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Prankzter said:
Are both phones able to be rooted?
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I know the O3D is rootable and can run custom ROMs. Not sure on Xperia. With both devices having unique hardware (3D and game controls) that does limit possibilities like Cyanogen. You can probably get CM7 on both of them, but it won't support the unique things about them.
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The optimus outputs to tv fine at same resolution as source material but my tv is 2D so 3D content shows as side by side video.
You can root the phone as mine is rooted. As for roms there are a couple and apparently cm9 is coming to optimus as well. But I use stock gb rom so can't comment on other roms.
Dave
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Hey Dave how is the performance? Much lag? Do photos take instantly or is there a delay? U run into any probs?

Prankzter said:
Hey Dave how is the performance? Much lag? Do photos take instantly or is there a delay? U run into any probs?
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I use a replacement camera app for normal pics but for 3D ones the default app is not great if the subject is moving much like if your trying to take a pic of a cat or dog and they move as there is a camera delay although the 3D effect is good especially compared to evo 3D.
On stock lg launcher you may get lag though I never noticed any but I use go launcher now. Its a good phone but if your considering it you may want to check out the optimus 3D forum here at xda as there are lots of comments there and threads about good and bad points that will help you get a better idea if its for you or not.
Its a good phone and I wouldn't swap mine for anything but I love 3D. If you like 3D its a great choice but if 3D isn't important you can get faster phones with more ram for similar sort of price.
There is sometimes small delay as an app opens but no lag I have noticed and playing games in converted 3D is great
Dave
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I think I'm sold on the Optimus 3D lol I thing my galaxy s only had about 256mb?

If you want a 3D phone get the optimus 3D or Evo 3D. If your not set on 3D get the s2 or galaxy nexus as it's very similar to the iPhone OS.

Sean88 said:
If you want a 3D phone get the optimus 3D or Evo 3D. If your not set on 3D get the s2 or galaxy nexus as it's very similar to the iPhone OS.
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I agree except the evo bit as not only is optimus better for 3D but evo cannot play normal games in 3D and optimus takes better 3D pictures
Dave
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Most Xperia's have locked bootloaders, so i would go for the O3D if I were you. Stock software may be sucky on the O3D, but no doubt it has a great developer base

quarlow said:
The iPhone runs on far more than 2 evil empires. It runs on three in the US alone.
The iPhone definately has its advantages. For my wife its the best thing. She doesn't want to worry certain things. It is more stable, and simpler to use. But everytime I use it, it feels laggy compared to my SGS II. Plus the screen is so small, I couldn't imagine playing serious games with on screen controls on a 3.5" screen. I did the iPhone thing, and it would take some serious face lift (it hasn't changed much from 4 years ago, and I don't mean just add more stolen ideas from android) to iOS and a 4"+ screen to get me to even consider it.
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Got it. Thanks for the clarifications!