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Nexus S or Droid 2 Global OR something else?

I like d2g because of the keyboard, but locked bootloader
On the other hand, nexus s got latest android os (although things may change after 1 year, just nexus one),but worse in designing
I dont know which to choose, or u have other idea(eg. droid 3 is coming)

I'm also torn. I would love the d2g but there's barely any community behind it.

wait for dual core phones

I wouldnt use either of those. I would either get the droid x or the htc evo... I have the evo amd havent had one problem with it.
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which one has the better camera??

thomaslau said:
which one has the better camera??
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Google has the best camera

It depends what you want. Think in terms of hardware and software. The Nexus S doesn't have cutting edge hardware, but its Google's example of the best Android experience they can offer on a phone at the moment. Phones like the Atrix from CES would be an uber option if you're looking for bleeding edge hardware. For me, I'm undecided about the crazy new phones coming out vs the Nexus S, when considering what Android phone to go with. A dual core phone would be pretty kick ass, but I wouldn't want to be stuck with an older, skinned version of Android and a locked bootloader.
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MyTouch 4G. One of the most powerful phones out and the development is on fire right now
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MyTouch 4G. One of the most powerful phones out and the development is on fire right now
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+1 or the G2 if you want a keyboard.
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I would say to get droid 2 but it probably late for this post.

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Which Is best Andrid based Smart Phone

Hi,
I know my question is off beat of this forum but i know this is one of the best developers forum. I need to buy a smart phone. please advice me which one best android best mobile phone in market

The HTC Desire HD of course.
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Mytouch 4g!!!!
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I just left the Nexus One & upgraded to the myTouch 4G & it's an awesome phone. Absolutely no complaints by me. Depending on where you live & what service/phones available you can't go wrong with this phone.
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HTC Desire
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DESIRE!
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Mabye Galaxy S2 from 3 feb.
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Out right now I would say the top five look like this:
1. Nexus S
2. G2
3. MT4G
4. Epic 4G
5. Desire

If you want updates in any sort of timely matter don't get a Samsung device unless it's the Nexus S, the rest of the phones rarely ever get updated.
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The Nexus S

I used the xphone the Best of All.
Made In Germany
All others are crap

I know it's not Android-native, but I think the HD2 deserves mention here
Get a big sd card, and you can have many ROMs to choose from at any time, and its very fast and stable. Not to mention that I have an Android build on my sd card with over 200 apps, and it's still faster than most native Android devices. Not to mention that it also boots Ubuntu, and Windows Mobile 6.5 or WP7 and soon Meego
If you want a very capable, customizable Android phone, check it out!!

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EPIC

HD 2 or EVO. Major community support, great hardware.
Anything by Samsung does not get updates.

This thread is going exactly as expected. Let's try it this way...Instead of me saying "GET THE PHONE I USE" I'd that if you don't need a new phone immediately, and can wait a few months, check out the next gen lineup when they come out. there will be loads of comparisons between them and the current gen phones. I say you make your choice based on that.

You don't know what carrier you want to use?
What kind of features do you want?
There is no clear cut "best Android phone". The best vanilla updated phone + best GPU + best screen goes to Nexus S. But no microSD slot and can be hit or miss with GPS issues.
The fastest Android with the best processor, front facing camera goes to MyTouch 4G. But standard OS is "bloated" and the phone can have issues with permanent root sticking.
The best Android with a qwerty keyboard is either the G2 or the Droid 2 Global. But the G2 has a slower processor and less ram than the MyTouch 4G and when upside down the keyboard hangs loose. And the Droid 2 Global has eFuse with a locked Bootloader so you can't fully customize it.
The best Android that has all around "decent" hardware but no clear cut "best" anything is probably the Desire. But the processor/GPU and hardware isn't really the strongest.
You really need to tell people what you want to do with the phone and how you'll be using it.

kosmos30 said:
I used the xphone the Best of All.
Made In Germany
All others are crap
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LOL @ SMS2TOAST! & charging electric car... good one.

boost3d23 said:
Out right now I would say the top five look like this:
1. Nexus S
2. G2
3. MT4G
4. Epic 4G
5. Desire
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Uh...Where's the Evo? The Epic can't compare in terms of build quality alone.

Love the x10 now that its been rooted n updated to 2.1 thanx to the edge from this site.
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[Q] I can haz new phone?!?

So I decided to breach into the android type of phone, I'm coming from a WM 6.5 Imagio with Verizon Wireless. One of the draw backs of my last phone was it's popularity and lack of community support for it so I don't want to make the same mistake again. So what phone can anyone suggest to me that is basically powerful, good screen, no keyboard, android and very popular?

Thunderbolt?
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Thunderbolt has good development and fits the parameters you mentioned. Verizon should have some new phones in the next month but who knows how they will be as far as dev support.
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The Thunderbolt is a really well put together phone with awesome speed and a lot of support. If you want to wait a little longer, look into the Droid Incredible 2 or the Droid Bionic.

I went an took a look at the Thunderbolt and loved the phone right away, I'm now the proud owner of one, thank you guys!

Worth it?

So right now I have a rooted hero runnin 2.3 and I want nnothing more than a new phone. I'm highly considering the ns4g, or tue evo. I'd like some ffeedback from nexus ownerson wwhat they think about the s, thank you in advance
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Purchased nexus 4g yesterday coming from evo. U want look back once u go sexy next.
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I came from the Hero running 2.3 to the nexus myself. I can't get over the difference. It's amazing how easy it to read thing on the screen, how much bridget everything looks. Just the over-all better-ness of the phone. Do it, you won't regret it.
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The evo hasalot of Dev support. But its aging hardware will be hurtfull for you after a year. Get the nexus just better over all and of coarse its a Google phone so no waiting for a port you get it first
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BrianDigital said:
The evo hasalot of Dev support. But its aging hardware will be hurtfull for you after a year. Get the nexus just better over all and of coarse its a Google phone so no waiting for a port you get it first
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Can't the same be said for the Nexus; hell a new nexus has already been announced. I am not partial to either one as I have access to both; simply playing devils advocate.

spiicytuna said:
Can't the same be said for the Nexus; hell a new nexus has already been announced. I am not partial to either one as I have access to both; simply playing devils advocate.
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But the evo hardware is going to be far slower in a year than nexus hardware. The Hummingbird processor we've seen in the SGS family is by far better than what the evo is sporting.
I don't have a single concern about my Nexus S (or Epic) not being adequate in a year or two.... I have used an evo now and I already feel that it's a slow clumsy device shoe-horned into a large enclosure to attract the "hummer crowd" ... bigger is better, am i right?

I just got rid of my epic for the ns4g (cracked screen on epic). My fiancée has the EVO and I have to say its a night and day comparison. Battery on the nexus is much better. Everything is smoother, and of course the display is 100x better. The EVO is a nice phone, but hardware wise its a bit out of date.

spiicytuna said:
Can't the same be said for the Nexus; hell a new nexus has already been announced. I am not partial to either one as I have access to both; simply playing devils advocate.
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True but right now a evo will get screwed playing angry birds with ad's with kernels and cm7. Its a nice phone but getting one now would not be a wise descion with this in the same line up
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Ty everyone, the nexus being a Google phone is the big selling point to me, I do like the size of the ebo, my dad has one, but it can get a little laggy sometimes, I still have almost a year to upgrade. But the nex will still be my first choice. Unless the nrxt one comes to sprint, and has ics and dual core p:
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What phone are you guys picking up after the G2x?

I'm thinking about getting a new phone soon... I wanted to pick up the HTC One X but reading about so many faulty devices over on the forums I'm kinda hesitant now. Still wondering whether or not I should make the plunge; on the other hand the 4S looks pretty interesting as well so that's also an option. So does the Xperia Arc S.
I need to get the phone before Julyish since I'm going overseas to study.

I don't see the newer phones (even One X, Galaxy S3) being much better than the G2x already. Sure they have ICS, but all the apps I run are fine on GB. Plus the extra cost to upgrade vs the ~$200 out-of-contract price of G2x on $30/mo plan doesn't justify it.

With all pricing aside, what's in ur opinion the best phone on the market right now?
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I wana trade my g2x for a nexus s. Or sell and buy a sensation. Won't get a new phone cuz its first new Gen phone. So wait for the better improvement phones
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S3 only thing that catches my eye now, waiting until the next nexus line looks, and if LG follows through ill upgrade and sell the phone, if not then I'll keep it is a backup and put the mt3g in my antique case with my g1
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Galaxy Note for T-Mobile, Galaxy S 3 for T-Mobile, Nexus Tablet.
That is what catches my eyes but in reality, my G2X will do just well for like 4 years more just as my Etched Nexus one does. My G1 is just too slow now.

Sensation rocks because the developer support is unparalleled. But the S3 is fantastic,and if you want a big screen the Note is excellent. And the One X, while it does have a few kinks in terms ram management, its arguably the best phone out there. Tried it in the store and it is unreal fast
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mt3g said:
S3 only thing that catches my eye now, waiting until the next nexus line looks, and if LG follows through ill upgrade and sell the phone, if not then I'll keep it is a backup and put the mt3g in my antique case with my g1
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Don't u dare put that mt3g away. Mod: please get over here and change his name to traitor
Op: I'm 100% of all phones have problems, except for old nokias and such, you will be fine if u get a HOX. I'd get the s3 tho because I wanna try the touchwiz nature
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Screw the carriers and their neutered phones. Sgs3 is getting a dual core across the board in the US. From now on, I'm only buying direct from Google and the carriers can take their contracts and shove them... if you know what I mean. I'm waiting for the next nexus, which should be available to buy by Thanksgiving.
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I was going to get the s3 untill they took the quad core out of it.

I didn't really want to wait for the next big device to come out, so I just got a Galaxy Nexus. I really couldn't be happier. I still have my G2x to test some ROMs on and as to use as a backup phone.
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.....Iphone

Look at the post for the s3 in the general section, and then look at the comparison for the new krait CPU that will be in the sgs3, yes it is a bummer that its only a dual core but how much utilization will a quad be used? With the research I've done I'm more then happy with what the stateside sgs3 has to offer just have to decide other things my previous post stated.
And don't worry my mt3g isn't going anywhere like my g1 its safe and sound lol.
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I will definitely wait until November for the new Nexus or Nexi, (hopefully the rumors are true and 5 are launched).

Hopefully no knew phones come out at all, that way I don't feel like I'm behind, and I'm very competitive and I always want the best and the greatest.
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mgkaotic said:
I will definitely wait until November for the new Nexus or Nexi, (hopefully the rumors are true and 5 are launched).
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Agreed that's probably what I'll wait for until then I put 100$ away in the bank for it lol.
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Gs3 or an HTC phone
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If I stick with android I won't buy another non Nexus phone. If the manufacture updates the phone any it won't be updated for long and in most cases 3 months later there will be a slightly refreshed version that comes along and goodbye support for the phone you got. I had a Samsung Vibrant well you know that support died when the Galaxy S 4G came out You all know the support on the G2X and I also have a mytouch 4G which is running 2.3.4 just like my G2X which I also don't see it getting updated either to ICS.

As long as I know the phone will have xda support and Dec community support from the manufacturer I'll get it. Like the sensation that thing is fully supported, the HTC Vivid that's on at&t is extremely supported, sh¡+ even the G1 is lol....
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I jumped ship to the HTC One S. Besides the pentile screen it can hold its own against the One X, if not beat it at benchmarks and in my opinion just as good as anything Samsung is releasing. I love the overall build quality and feel of the One S and the 16gb storage is more than enough for me. I tried to love my G2x, I was even convinced that it was the best phone out there but the software/hardware issues finally got to me.
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