My upgrade is coming up on the 8th and was stuck on which phone to choose.
I'm with AT&T. I'm looking at the free phones guys ( I know I'm cheap ;P)
I'm currently using a Blackberry 9700 (that was my back-up as I had to sell my phone)
What should I choose?
What specs do you want?
Honestly I don't know which phones have what. It's been a while lol.
Htc sensation
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take a good phone you will not regret
Well for 1 penny you can get the Samsung Infuse for an upgrade. It is a great phone, 3g and WiMAX speeds. It has the 8mp camera and also is the slimmest phone on the market. It also has large vivid 4.5inch display.
BUT, what I reccomend from AT&T Is the Samsung Galaxy S II. It's 149.99 for the regular edition and 199.99 for the Skyrocket edition. Its a sweet phone, ultra fast, ultra cool. Cool upgrade is the 1080p Video Recorder, and 4gLTE speeds!
Good luck, I hope I've helped!
I agree, get the Samsung Galaxy S2 - it's rock solid and worth the money
I would get the Skyrocket, you'd be a part of my community.
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He wants a free phone lol .. I don't know anything about att but my friend does so I will ask him.
go with the infuse its only 1 cent
You can buy budget phone. I use Samsung Galaxy GIO. Good quolity for price. Also ICS is developing by good guys. See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414173
Samsung galaxy!
I own a Galaxy s Plus/GT-I9001, great phone.. It's an old model, but pretty good anyways. You can overclock it, a lot so speed is not a problem, and the battery is big so no problem there either. If you want top dollar smart-phone, wait for the galaxy s III (No release date yet), but you won't regret it! Galaxy s R is also a pretty good and cheap phone, a bit better than Galaxy S plus.
I can only say that the Galaxy series is great, and one of the best answers on a smartphone!
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You might as well upgrade to a Note, the next big thing to come out on AT&T in a few days. Not free, of course, but you probably shouldn't be asking us to choose old tech
Aye I would suggest the phone I want, a Google nexus! 1st android device officially on ICS.
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Get SGSII
My fav phone will be always SGSII that's the best phone by far.
HTC Inspire
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/packages/packages-details.jsp?q_package=sku5110309
http://www.pcworld.com/article/218575/htc_inspire_4g_affordable_and_entertaining.html
$49 is hard to beat for a 4G capable phone with good all-around features. You're on XDA so I'm assuming you're going to do some kind of tweaking, but I honestly haven't looked into what you can or can't do to this thing overall. I do know there are at least some Roms and other tweaks available though, so check out the other sections and see what you think. My .02
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1015
The Galaxy SII and all the others mentioned here are great, but as you said money is a concern I would think this is your best bet.
Okay, so I'm freaking dumb. I have no idea why this thing was resurrected from hell, but I guess I should have checked the date before I posted. I'm going to leave this up since I took the time to find all this and doing so will make me feel less idiotic, but man was I just owned...
Definitely would go with the Samsung Galaxy S™ II Skyrocket™
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I'd ask the store clerk for the best Android phone that you can get for free.
Ninfinity said:
I own a Galaxy s Plus/GT-I9001, great phone.. It's an old model, but pretty good anyways. You can overclock it, a lot so speed is not a problem, and the battery is big so no problem there either. If you want top dollar smart-phone, wait for the galaxy s III (No release date yet), but you won't regret it! Galaxy s R is also a pretty good and cheap phone, a bit better than Galaxy S plus.
I can only say that the Galaxy series is great, and one of the best answers on a smartphone!
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i have to say, with one post on the forum, your signature is kinda hilarious lol
A good cheap, budget phone is the SE Xperia Mini Pro SK17i. Only £200 in the UK and I'm loving my phone. For the price the specs are amazing. A 1GHz processor, 512mb Ram, 5Megapixel camera with 720p HD recording and a 0.3Megapixel front facing camera and a hardware keyboard. Only disappointing part is that the screen is a bit small, but it is an amazing phone.
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Ok .. so right now I have a Motorola Atrix 2 on AT&T, and quite frankly, I am NOT impressed with this phone at all .. the fact that Motorola did not learn from its mistakes from the Motorola Atrix 4G in regards to the memory issues is just pure stupidity.
I'm torn between the 2 new phones that were just released to AT&T .. the HTC Vivid and the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. Now, I have hammered theweb reading reviews about the 2 phones .. I have gone into the AT&T Store and played with both .. but for unknown reasons, I cannot make up my mind as to which one to get.
I obtained the Atrix 2 from BestBuy in the beginning of November, so I'm currently in the 30 days return policy .. so:
I'm posting this poll to see what other readers suggest as to what would be the best to get next .. please vote, let me know .. and if any questions or comments about the phones .. please post .. the more feedback, the better.
Thank you.
skyrocket, no question about it.
I would have to go with the Skyrocket i've used a raider and well... it feels like ever other HTC phone on the market... they really don't differentiate their products well. The Skyrocket, well it's a Galaxy S II so it has those in common but even though it uses a Qualcomm it's still quite a decent.
I've tried the Raider, The Razar and the SIILTE against each other once or twice already at a store and well the SIILTE beats both of them.
In all I would recommend the SIILTE, Samsung makes good products and are quite speedy in updating their products, HTC well you will get "Well your device can't support sense 4.0 "But it's on your budget device" "so..."
PERFECT .. please keep the responses coming
Well would you be willing to wait for option 3.
Get a Galaxy Nexus you'll be able to get one next week when they are released you can import one since they already come unlocked. Or they will be released on AT&T pretty soon
Dark lord me said:
Well would you be willing to wait for option 3.
Get a Galaxy Nexus you'll be able to get one next week when they are released you can import one since they already come unlocked. Or they will be released on AT&T pretty soon
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He's exchanging phones.
Not favoring Android at all right now, but out of the two definitely Skyrocket.
wow easy!
Honestly there is no question or even a contest between the both.
SKYROCKET ALL THE WAY BUD!
CHEERS
As they are saying skyrocket all the way..
I'd have to go with Samsung, gorgeous phone, and definitely a beast.
Skyrocket, Samsung makes the best phones these times
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Thank you Thank you ... This is really helping.
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He's exchanging phones.
Not favoring Android at all right now, but out of the two definitely Skyrocket.
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@Illicit Hero: Why aren't you favoring Android at this time ?
Definitely Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, the specification itself is better than HTC Vivid.
Goto GSMarena and do a comparison of these 2 phone.
Out of all previous poster prolly only couple actually own the Skyrocket. I was about to buy it but I've changed my mind inside ATT's store after playing almost an hour with both. Any sgs2 user will say "Sammy's the best" and indeed it is, but the Skyrocket has a different CPU and I actually could see the difference. Didn't like the wvga on its 4.5" screen, for some reason the screen on sgs2 looks so much better. If you don't care for 4.5" go with sgs2, otherwise I would go back to the store and play a little more.
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galaxy is my choice..its very reliable phone.......
AT&T Galaxy S II i777.
Why? Dev support on that from stemming from i9100 which the Skyrocket is not 'compatible' with.
between the 2 it's an easy choice LOL
just look at the development for each of those phones to help you decide
S II Skyrocket, Skyrocket, Skyrocket, Skyrocket, Skyrocket....
Skyrocket is the way to go mate
Samsung Galaxy S2 is the best phone on the market.
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skyrocket, no question about it.
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if you can't live without SENSE than htc vivid.. otherwise skyrocket...
No confusion at all
Hey People,
I now own an htc diamond 2 I had it for 2 years. It has been broken about 7 times! All within warranty but still it’s too much.
End of this month I can renew my contract with my mobile provider, and I can order a new phone.
But I have no idea what phone to choose.
Can someone give me some pointers in what phone I can choose from?
It doesn’t have to be brand new.
Must have:
Exchange support.
Camera at least 5mp.
Gps.
Must be quite fast while browsing.
Android or iPhone??.
I know there are many comparison sites but I rather here it from daily users.
So please tell me why your phone or the phone u mentioned is the right choice.
Samsung Galaxy S2 still seems to be the best, imho. Fast, thin, light, great screen. The only thing I wasn't sure about when I got it was the relatively low resolution, but it actually hasn't bothered me even though I came from an iPhone 4 with a retina display.
The Galaxy Nexus might also be something to look at, although I'm not terribly impressed with the specs.
I'm waiting for the new Google Nexus, what do you think about it?
I got a Galaxy S2 and I love it. The phone is nice and there is a lot of help on it. the community on that phone is pretty active.
Go for the sgs2 just got one the other day my self and im very happy the speed and friendly flashing is great.
+1 for the galaxy S2
Galaxy S2, no contest.
i say wait a couple weeks and get a galaxy nexus. the specs may not be the best, but the hardware acceleration and software make it better than just about anything else you could get.
I'd say wait for the Galaxy Nexus, though it's going to be super costly I think.
A mid-range awesome phone would probably be HTC Desire S. I own it, I love it.
So, if you can wait and pay enough for the Galaxy Nexus it's going to be worth the wait. Else go for the Desire S.
Galaxy S2 again is awesome, but awesomeness is not cheap.
funny that non of u says Iphone????.
ok galaxy S2 was already on my mind.
thanks for the reply's guys.
bazookadude said:
funny that non of u says Iphone????.
ok galaxy S2 was already on my mind.
thanks for the reply's guys.
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Compare the amount of iphone developement threads with the amount of android developement threads on xda-developers...
sounds like samsung nexus is gonna be more like iphone in that no external sd card and no removable battery. Kudos for icecream sandwhich but do you wanna be the ghinea pig for software that is bound to have some probs in the beginning? It seems like sg2 is the ultimate phone so far: it has removable card, option to replace battery better hardware, camera and will surely get android 4.0 when everything has been ironed out. I only wish verizon picked up the sg2
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funny that non of u says Iphone????.
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Do you not know XDA?
Have been playing with the HTC Rezound and it is one powerful beast. I have ave to say it is best phone out there. If you have been waiting for the ultimate phone with a Verizon plan wait no longer for that nexus myth when there is a phone like this. Just my two cents ;-)
The Thunderbolt!!!! You said it didn't have to be new. Probably the mist customizable phone out there.
Rooted Thunder
when u decide to buy a new phone what will u choose?
Edit : if you choose other plz type reply with your choice
I don't know what, but it'll be an Android of course!!
I think a Google Phone!!
ilMatte81 said:
I don't know what, but it'll be an Android of course!!
I think a Google Phone!!
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well i was really impressed by the galaxy nexus but i didn't know it doesn't have micro sd slot n i dun like to be memory limited.
then i thought about the galaxy note but it doesn't have gorilla glass and some ppl r complaining that the screen got scratched so atm am so am w8ing for the galaxy s iii
Next high end 3.5-4" display phone... The ones nowdays are too big..
the next nexus (hopefully built by motorola mobility)
dunno yet, i am totaly pleased with my sgs (only cam sux), but maybe by the end of the year i will get a new phone
no clue which it will be, just know that it wont be an iphone or win7/8 phone
Looking forward for Galaxy S3
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Probably sgs 3 when contract runs out at end of year
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I find it difficult to decide, when phones are being released weekly, and I'm not out of contract until June. As I have an SGS and the SGSll is a considerable improvement, then providing the SGSlll lives up to it hype, there will be no contest.
my contract finished in december, and I couldnt decide if i wanted the s2 on a short 18month contract, and get the s3 or wait for the s3! Ended up deciding to wait for the S3. Would have gone for the galaxy nexus, but the lack of micro SD was a bit of a kick in the teeth!
As I'm not rich I'll just buy a new phone when this one breaks. I'm not into futurology so I don't know when that will happen (hope in a long long time) so neither what phones will be selling at that time. It will be something with Android though.
Like my signature says (already got the note for about 1 week).
After that (july(other contract runs out)) dunno what's on the market then.
I'll probably stick with the SGS for now and SGS III will be my next move - However I'm severly tempted to get myself a Galaxy Tab aswell.....
Android for sure, probably Samsung, and if things don't change too much it will be a Galaxy S series phone.
But my SGS it's like new, and I only buy new phones when the old one breaks, so it could be a long time until my next phone.
i think my next phone will be Samsung Galaxy s III , i have galaxy s 1 and i think that the III is the best choice price / performance !!!!
For the SGS3 i hope it will have a 4.9" Super Amoled Plus HD with ICS Software Buttons. Seems like a reasonable size though i know they will probably make it smaller, not everyone has big hands. Of course i wish quadcore also... And i wish for TouchWiz 5.0 that doesn't include bloat, just necessary additions to stock and small UI refinements.
I hope for a good GPU, too... (Powning everything else)
I am really thinking to buy a Nexus S, but I am not sure cause the SGS2 is also a "beast"
I am waiting to see SGS III.
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Probably S2, but not in the near future.
I think an Galaxy S III.
I love my Galaxy s.
hi guys n girls
looking at getting a new phone tomorrow and just wondering what u guys would recomend
ive been looking at the htc evo 3d
the galaxy s 2
and the galaxy note
really not interested in an iphone though as i hate apple
any advice would be greatly recieved,
many thanks
steve
ps current phone is the galaxy s 1
I have an Evo 3D and enjoy it, the Galaxy 2 is excellent as well. The Note is not in the US yet, but I plan on getting one soon. AT&T looks like they will have it first, though I somewhat prefer Verizon.
At the end of the day there are a lot of good phones, it depends on what the carrier has. I could go either way on AT&T and Verizon, so I'll probably go with whoever get's the Note/Journal first.
galaxy s2 if u want good performance and nice phone
Hi Steve,
Well you said it all by saying the names of the candidates. I wouldn't get the HTC because either SGS2 and Note have a really good performance (better than HTC Evo 3D i'd say), also i've known HTCs for having bad camera performances..
I have the SGS2 and it's just amazing, i love how smooth and fast it is.
If you want a bigger screen then you know the Note is for you, you can also use it to make drawings and stuff like that if you're creative or in the other way around, if you want 3D, the HTC is your phone.
In my opinion i'd get the SGS2, i don't really like HTC phones because of their UI and not really good performances overall.
EDIT: also, the SGS2's camera is really good imo, i love its quality and the videos are stunning as well. Don't forget how thin and light it is!
Good luck on your decission
Galaxy note is better if you like a big screen
thanks for the replies,
just thought are there any other phones (uk market) that anyone would recomend over these
i do like the idea of a large screen and also like the idea of 3d photos
y do they make it so hard to choose now lol
cheers
steve
Lol yeah, you could check LG phones or Sony Ericsson Experia (or future Sony only Experia), but i don't recommend LG because of their bad SO update reputation
There's a lot to choose, but my suggestion is the SGS2 or Note.
Depends on your price. I had a galaxy s 2. But the forums were full of idiots and noob questions. Plus being honest what the hell is the point in all that power when battery isn't the best.
Anyhow Bought a nexus s unlocked from cpw for 199 and put the extra 150 towards a holiday. And now I have a gorgeous looking phone with a great community behind it. And great support from Google. No UI over the the phone. So despite not being dual core. Its fast.
And don't even start about quadrant!!!!!! Lol
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forgot to mention my budget , i can get any phone i wish on contract over here for free so money is no issue
Wait for those A15 cores!
I love HTC products, but of that list the G SII is the best choice... in my opinion.
I'm assuming you're on Sprint?
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Sorry admin
Thank you all for your comments and advice
Im glad to say in the end i went for the note, reasons being
Slightly better processor
Bigger screen
And the s pen is kinda funky
Thanks again
Now to search the market for great apps, ps recommendations welcome
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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.