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What is currently the BEST Android phone?

Hey guys.
Hope this is the right section to post this.
I am looking for a new phone and it should be running andriod.
One of my options include Samsung Vibrant, but want to explore other phones aswell.
Can someone tell me what is currently the best android phone that is good overall? For music, videos, phone, battery, etc?
It should be able to run 2.2 android, and all the latest upgrades such as 2.3 etc.
Please let me know.
Thanks.

What carrier are you under or are you willing to switch?
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Well carrier does not really matter as I will be buying a unlocked version anyway.
Right now I am just concerned more about the phone, then the carrier.

Nexus s. Fastest and will recieve the most updates while being mega feature packed
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Nexus S right now is very expensive, what comes as best after nexus s?

My benchmark speeds on my droid x according to quadrant are just above the nexus one (1391)
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Are there any others, droid seems very big

In my honest opinion MyTouch 4G is the best android phone out right now. The Nexus S is basically a repackaged Galaxy S. The MT4G spanks most phones out there in most benchmarks-look it up.
I keep mine overclocked to 1.8Ghz (ondemand) all day, get amazing battery life, and pull between 2500 and 3000 in quadrant on first run.
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jaju123 said:
Nexus s. Fastest...
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Yeah, take a look at some benchmarks, not even close to being the fastest. The Nexus S lost to the MT4G in a bunch of categories, as well as a bunch of other devices. Just because a device is newer and everyone is talking about it does not mean it is better or faster. Hell, the MT4G beat it in a dogfight by Phonedog (of course that is mostly based on opinion though).

Why don't you provide details as to you limits (price, size and carrier) and then we'll be better able to help you make a decision.
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Couldn't tell you what's 'best,' but if you are willing to go with AT&T, you can get a swinging deal on the Captivate now through Target Mobile (http://www.targetmobilestore.com/mobile/?referringdomain=bullseyemobilesolutions). I upgraded my wife's ancient RAZR to the Samsung device for $69 and only had to add a $15 data plan to her current setup and a 2-year reup. That's a helluva phone for the money.

nexus S should be the best phone! Most Dev´s should be there!

Motorola Droid 2 Global is the best. CPU with highest clock in all android phones there are. yet.

w8 for lg optimus 2x first phone with dual core and ships with 2.2 opr 2.3 i think

G2 baby! Woopwoopwoop

okay
Benchmarks do not mean ****. ask ANY dev. theyre all hacked or ****ed up. I personally think for cdma, the epic. for gsm, the nexus s.

What to do...?

I don't know a better place than XDA to ask for some honest opinion.
I am in Canada and used the Nexus S on Mobilicity. LOVE THE PHONE...but traded with my wife because I wanted Rogers 3g since it is much faster than Mobilicity's 3g.
Now I am using the Captivate and love that as well. I will not be buying the 850 band NS since it is not a huge leap from the Captivate.
I am debating whether to get the SGS II (addicted to AMOLED display) or wait for the next Nexus since I am really liking the pure Google experience? I had a great experience with my NS experience and Captivate is serving me fine.
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With that given scenario, I would get the S2 unless....... you are really a developer and love jacking around on the phone for discovery sake, me the S2 looks to be the next inline phone for me, But one needs to have hands on first then you can really make a proper decision.

Get the S2 and root it and just put all stock gapps on it.

Agree with the above suggestions

Yup...that is what I am leaning towards. Get the wife the hand bag so she has nothing to say when I get my new SGS II.
Obviously read the hands on review first...
Thanks!

Hagow said:
I am debating whether to get the SGS II (addicted to AMOLED display) or wait for the next Nexus since I am really liking the pure Google experience? I had a great experience with my NS experience and Captivate is serving me fine.
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SGS II is very good choic and you can somedey get custom ROM witch pure google experience

Krzysiek84 said:
SGS II is very good choic and you can somedey get custom ROM witch pure google experience
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This may not be so. The phone is being locked down - security is a large issue of the phone.
I faced the same situation, but without a phone, so went for the NS because imo as a developer it's better than the SGS II will be. The latter being the same as the NS, just more powerful and with horrid Touchwiz on it.
If I were in your shoes, I'd wait for the next Nexus phone. It'll be built on top of all the mistakes the first series of dual core phones will have made, with a version of Android that will actually be able to take advantage of the power properly... (Samsung haven't actually confirmed if SGS II will be getting 2.4 / Ice Cream for the phone or not)

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If I were in your shoes, I'd wait for the next Nexus phone. It'll be built on top of all the mistakes the first series of dual core phones will have made, with a version of Android that will actually be able to take advantage of the power properly... (Samsung haven't actually confirmed if SGS II will be getting 2.4 / Ice Cream for the phone or not)
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Wow that is very good advice and makes alot of sense. So true...perhaps waiting is better since Captivate is doing me a mighty good job ATM.
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ns is my best campanion

[Q] Need help deciding which phone to get.

I'm looking to buy a new phone sometime in the near future, but thought I would get some feedback from you all here. I have a HTC Droid Eris now which I hate, and been having problems with flashing ROMS and a bunch of other things. Anyways, to the point.
I'm looking at a few different one's right now.
1) Thunderbolt
2)Motorola Droid Bionic
3)Samsung Galaxy S2
?) LG Revolution
Just would like feedback from you all please.
Thanks for all your time and comments.

By far galaxy s 2 is the all around best. What provider?
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It will be Verizon.

Yeah, the gsII blows the other phones away. If money isn't much of an issue and you can wait a couple (?) months, then definitely go for the gsII.

Yup. Word around the blogsphere is that US will be getting 1.4 ghz gs2's. Bionic might be nice if it comes out soon. Revolution isn't so great. And thunderbolt has awful battery life.
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If u want to try to stay with HTC, then the Sensation rocks big time!

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Thanks all. I think I can wait a few months and maybe thrown the cash out, maybe an work a deal for a new 2 year agreement for the G S2. Anyone have an idea as to when it's coming out and the $$$?

If your decision are stuck with Verizon on caming July new plan hhmmm. LG revolution is best
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mr.frankm said:
Yup. Word around the blogsphere is that US will be getting 1.4 ghz gs2's. Bionic might be nice if it comes out soon. Revolution isn't so great. And thunderbolt has awful battery life.
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You think so? i don't have battery issues with my bolt as long as I plug it in on my way to work, while at the office, on my way home, overnight.....

If I don't go for the galaxy s2, which would be the next best phone to get with verizon?

Samsung's great -- as long as you don't have to use KIES (which is only good for firmware updates IMO -- at least, that's the only thing I use it for); I'm happy with every Samsung device I own (smartphone, tablet, television, a few other things)

Gonna be several HOT new phones by years endl.
I keep reading about several new phones due this year. Most promise to beat anything we have now. I love my Eris running GSB 3.6. Only thing slow about it is loading web pages, other than that it is a great little phone.

I'm still up in the air on which phone to get if any suggestions after the Samsung G2

Hey guys & gls
I'm Sprint premium customer. now time to change my EVO 4g which one is best from EVO 3D or Motorola photon ?
I know a both phones have dual core . Please I need help to decided
Thank you in advance
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if you want to pay get the galaxy s2

Samsung galaxy s2 is great.

i would go for s2 on phone with dual core processor or thunderbolt if you live in 4g zone

++ Samsung Galaxy S2 ... it's lovely.

So far I'm using Galaxy S, and I'm loving this machine, if I had money, I've defenitivly buy SGS2.

I think it will between the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the Motorola Droid Bionic, but need to get better reviews and comparisons when they both are out.

Infuse or Thrill 3D?

I have a at&t upgrade coming up soon and was wondering wether I should get a Samsung Infuse 4g or a LG Thrill 3D. Any opinions would be great.
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Nexus Prime. *nuff said*
If you can't wait just get the infuse, And get the ROM and Mods also the Kernel that I have in my sig...

So, is the Thrill better than Infuse?

Well it's Dual Core and 3D but that's it lol.

You should just wait and get the gs2 if you can't wait and need a phone fast the thrill would be the best phone you can get wen it comes out.. that is if LG don't do what they did to the g2x on Tmo.. just wait Till it comes out read some reviews and make you're choice that way. Because the infuse is a really good phone IMO...
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IMHO 3D is mostly bull**** on phones. If it doesn't give you a headache it'll languish for lack of content. Hell 3D in movie theaters isn't all that good, on a phone it's just a gimmick.
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If your still have to wait for thrill 3d release, might as well wait for galaxy s2. Infuse is amazing phone with infused rom and infusion kernel, but why not wait and get the best dual core phone of them all. The exynos processor is many times better than the dual core in thrill or in any other phone right now, so if I were you I would wait for galaxy s2 it should be released this month.

dh2225 said:
If your still have to wait for thrill 3d release, might as well wait for galaxy s2. Infuse is amazing phone with infused rom and infusion kernel, but why not wait and get the best dual core phone of them all. The exynos processor is many times better than the dual core in thrill or in any other phone right now, so if I were you I would wait for galaxy s2 it should be released this month.
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The thrill is coming out sunday...my samsung source still swears oct 2nd will be the release date for the sgs2. the sgs2 is still in testing at samsung and hasnt been released to att. (i actually helped him report a few bugs tonight)
the thrill got bad reviews on the screen...other than that it could be a great device. i am going to check it out next week
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Faux 3D lol.
i wanted to get it. but if the Samsung Note hits AT&T before the Nexus Prime well yeah... Samsung Note.
id go for the Infuse. if your really into the 3d thing, you might want to check it out first to make sure it doesnt give you head aches or anything like that.

Optimus-Prime said:
Faux 3D lol.
i wanted to get it. but if the Samsung Note hits AT&T before the Nexus Prime well yeah... Samsung Note.
id go for the Infuse. if your really into the 3d thing, you might want to check it out first to make sure it doesnt give you head aches or anything like that.
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Nexus prime is gonna be on verizon
Android kicks apples ass.. Infused 2.1.0

Auto-Android said:
Nexus prime is gonna be on verizon
Android kicks apples ass.. Infused 2.1.0
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Nexus prime is going to START on verizon... the other carriers will get it later just like the last Nexus phone
Keep in mind we are talking MAYBE december release on the prime...
The Thrill releases this weekend and the SGS2 sometime in the "coming weeks" haha

alephnaut said:
IMHO 3D is mostly bull**** on phones. If it doesn't give you a headache it'll languish for lack of content. Hell 3D in movie theaters isn't all that good, on a phone it's just a gimmick.
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Not to start an argument or whatever but im sick of people calling 3D on a phone a "gimmick". Would all features/specs not related to making/recieving calls be considered "gimmick" features? Why do we need dual cores/4"+ touchscreens/large amounts of onboard and optional removable storage space ect. to make and rec calls? So to call the 3D a "gimmick", well i guess thats just the easiest way to pick fun at somthing different.
To the OP go to the store and check them both out, when available, and decide what you want from your equipment. Yes content for 3D phones may still be scarce, as 3D phones are still very new to the market, however it does offer an experiance you wont find on a non-3D phone. Play, test, compare, and play some more and get what YOU like!

Just picked one up at target for $49.99...it's charging now

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Just picked one up at target for $49.99...it's charging now
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Enjoy ! ! !

a thrill 4g?
and im pretty sure that the actual nexus prime will not release on a CDMA network when it has always been a GSM network, considering the fact that European countries mostly use GSM.
secondly, "Droid" is a Verizon trademark. There can not be Nexus phone using the name "Droid" since the Nexus line of phones have always been global. so the Droid Prime is another phone. there can not be a O2 Droid Prime, of a Vodafone Droid Prime. Droid is verizons simple as that.

Tomdg07 said:
Not to start an argument or whatever but im sick of people calling 3D on a phone a "gimmick". Would all features/specs not related to making/recieving calls be considered "gimmick" features? Why do we need dual cores/4"+ touchscreens/large amounts of onboard and optional removable storage space ect. to make and rec calls? So to call the 3D a "gimmick", well i guess thats just the easiest way to pick fun at somthing different.
To the OP go to the store and check them both out, when available, and decide what you want from your equipment. Yes content for 3D phones may still be scarce, as 3D phones are still very new to the market, however it does offer an experiance you wont find on a non-3D phone. Play, test, compare, and play some more and get what YOU like!
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I agree with the second part of this phone. To me when i played with the Evo 3D, the "3D" just made the screen blurry. lol. but yet i am getting temped to buy one. but i will wait out the nexus prime... cuz you know.... Optimus Prime needs his Nexus Prime. lol

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Just picked one up at target for $49.99...it's charging now
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Thought they were to be released on Sunday, sept 4.

****ty phone...
Costco released the thrill today for 29.99. I work there.
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Since you work at Costco, do you know how much $ the Infuse is this week?

Not to revive an old old thread but I am in the same boat.
I have LG Thrill 3D 4G right now on AT&T and I am torn on exchanging it with Infuse. I want Atrix and have had 4 Atrix phones, always move to a new phone and then go back to Atrix.
To cut story short, a guy is doing a straight trade for Infuse for my Thrill and I am not sure if I want any Samsung or any AMOLED screen ever after experiencing burn-in on my Captivate.
Do you guys know if they fixed it in Infuse or is it the same and get burn-in after usage?

Nexus S ICS vs. competition

What are the feelings on the Nexus S with ICS versus other high performing devices like GS2, RAZR, Amaze, etc.? Has anyone gone "backwards"? Do you miss the dual core?

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nexus s ftw hahaha

Friend of my got a SGS2, my Nexus S is running alot faster (with ICS) than his device..
So no way, I don't need a Dual Core device!

Sgs2 blows the nexus s out of the water.
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SgsII also has aspect of **** ass touchwiz running on the constant, which hinders it a bit. Although I'm sure the dual cores and extra power over our lovely nexus make up for that.
Follow the leader @corythug

Lol touchwiz on a gs2 doesn't hinder it...at all. It smokes my Nexus s 4g. I love my nexus...but gs2 w Mali beatsmy phone to death

Same my cousin has a sgs2 and its must so fast
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stkiswr said:
Lol touchwiz on a gs2 doesn't hinder it...at all. It smokes my Nexus s 4g. I love my nexus...but gs2 w Mali beatsmy phone to death
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B4 i switched to ICS i was running Miui with the trinity 1544 kernel and my NS4G would score higher than my rooted oc'd 1.6 dual core GS2.. I would get consistent 5000+ on my NS4g and my GS2 gets around 4400's

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B4 i switched to ICS i was running Miui with the trinity 1544 kernel and my NS4G would score higher than my rooted oc'd 1.6 dual core GS2.. I would get consistent 5000+ on my NS4g and my GS2 gets around 4400's
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I could care less about an io hack haha. Stock for stock my ns4g doesn't compare to a sprint gs2. Period.
I'm all too familiar w trinity. The 25 mflops. The buss speed increase. Hell i can input a command to trick quadrant into producing ridiculous numbers. I hope you don't think I am arguing w you when I say that the et4g Or gs2 on sprint is superior currently in terms of hardware and speed to almost every other android in production right now.
We purchased ours due to my wife releasing her epic 4g from an 8 foot drop to concrete. I don't care if it ever gets ics. On gb it easily surpasses my ns4g and her old epic w ease. I'm amazed it doesn't get more attention than the countless reviews pointing out all the sweet stuff it does. We have 0 Los issues and for me, until a better phone (in terms of hardware) comes out I am 100% content w it. I can't compare a modded nexus to the gs2 due to the fact that even my ns4g, at the time, running 4800 quadrants (which are meaningless due to massive io hack) still couldn't compete w its bigger more powerful counterpart. Its like comparing and Xbox to an Xbox 360

Bump... Anyone else ? What about things like camera quality, battery life, standard performance?
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Not sure why would anyone want to go back.
I want to upgrade to an Galaxy Nexus, but I don't see myself coming back to the NS after that. Something better in the future, definitely. But no NS once I upgrade.

I know it's not really the same but when I had my ns with ics yea it was good but traded it for a focus flash and I feel like ics can't compare to Mingo.
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So let alone the other high end Android devices like the sgs2
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I had a HTC Sensation till last week and now I use a Nexus S with ICS as daily driver.
The Sensation was really fast under CM7, but my Nexus S is smoother under ICS. I think that the ICS release for Sensation will be very fast, but I really hate Sense, and I wanted a stock ICS which is designed for my phone, not a custom ROM.
I really don't miss my Sensation !

The gs2 is so fast I can imagine what ics will do
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