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Hi I am looking at getting a new phone currently I have a htc desire and it made me fall in love with android because with my desire I rooted and flashed custom roms.
Which phone would you suggest I go for that is either out at the min or is soon to be released.
It must be android in order to compete with my desire
Thanks for your opinions
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I too am currently looking for an android phone.
I was pretty much sure I was going to get the Thunderbolt or Evo depending on if Verizon would match Sprint's current bonus minutes offer. But now I've been reading about other phones (LG G2x, EVO 3D coming soon...) and new developments such as dual core processors, etc... and I'm thinking maybe I should wait.

Depends what your budget is. Galaxy S II seems a favorite.

I think it'd be a good idea to think of what you want and then we could make some suggestions... I'm hoping for the Droid Pro II (eventually) but that's because I like keys and don't mind the smaller screen.

sephriam said:
I think it'd be a good idea to think of what you want and then we could make some suggestions... I'm hoping for the Droid Pro II (eventually) but that's because I like keys and don't mind the smaller screen.
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Since the OP hasn't been back I won't feel bad hijacking this thread.
Looks like now I'm deciding between the Galaxy S II and the Evo 3D.
Since the GS2 is going to be open source, does that mean we will probably be able to put HTC Sense 3.0 on the GS2? I really wanted an HTC and I like their UI but I think I'd rather have the better camera than 3D.
Is there another HTC phone that will compare with the GS2? Also, I read Samsung is bad about updating, but if I'm rooting and flashing a new ROM that is moot, right? The devs will update ROMS here and I can grab those, right?
It's really more phone than I think I need but I've had mine for almost a year past my contract expiring so I'm not someone who needs to replace my phone asap, I will probably live with new phone for 3-4 years. And I don't mind waiting a few more months for price drop and devs to do their thing. So I'd like to future proof it a little bit even if it costs a bit more right now, I think.
Or I get the Thunderbolt right now but it seems like I should go to dual processors and 1gb ram for future OS updates but that is kind of guessing on my part based on what I've been reading the past few days.
I'm going to use it mostly for phone, texts, email, music and internet browsing. Then once I learn more about the android apps I'd like to integrate it with my home AV system as much as possible. I'm coming from a dumbphone that I dropped my data plan for so it's just calls and texts and casual pic taking right now. Kind of excited to get a smartphone.

IPhone vs HTC vs Motorola

Okay, sorry but I feel the need to ask this flat out. I bought the Droid X a while ago and to be quite frank, it isn't as powerful as I was lead to believe. I jailbroke my itouch two years ago before I purchased my Android. I can now upgrade my device and am wondering if anyone has hands on experience between the three types of devices, which has the "most" enjoyable experience? When I look at my Droid x vs my itouch, honestly I can't help but think the better choice is an iPhone. But if anyone can tell me otherwise, Id be more than happy to listen.
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Just go to your local phone shop and play with all the devices.

Honestly android doesn't compare at all to the iPhone stock. Android sucks when you first use it because of all of the crap and bloat that is loaded onto it by the manufacturer and carrier... to get a good experience out of it you need to root, install custom roms, mod, etc... it's the same idea as jailbreaking an iphone or touch. Explore the forums, try out miui, cm7, etc. and your experience will be a million times better. That's the same as any other android phone.
IPhones are good stock and good jailbroken, they're geared more towards the basic user and not the power user. Android phones are okay stock and great modified.
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Okay so is it possible my droid x was just a bad choice? Iv used a lot of custom roms, miui is my favorite, but would an HTC be a noticeably better upgrade? Instead of another Motorola?
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If you're a basic user (texts, emails, browsing, games) then I'd say go with the iPhone. But if you like modifying and playing with your phone, I'd say go Android - specifically HTC. Even rooted, Motorola phones are still locked down. I personally don't care for Motorola, but that's just my opinion.
But really it depends on what you like. As mentioned, go to your local store and play with the different phones. You can't tell how they're going to operate rooted or jailbroken, but you can get a feel for what you'll be getting.
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I love both ios and androd，because ios is easy to use and androd is easy to DIY

I think Android is great for those who like to do little to major tweaks(I spend more time on those then in games) and people who came from linux

Okay so is it possible my droid x was just a bad choice? Iv used a lot of custom roms, miui is my favorite, but would an HTC be a noticeably better upgrade? Instead of another Motorola?
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If you've already decided you prefer the iOS interface to Android, then an iPhone is the way to go. It's pretty out the box, simplistic and is easy for anyone to jump into. Like others have said, Android has far more power behind it once it's rooted with custom ROMs. Liken it to Windows vs Mac: a Mac looks good but is heavily limited in customisation by default; you can do what you want to Windows for the most part, but it's not going to be like that straight out of the box. Not the best analogy but it depends on what you want from the device.
If you're a basic user (texts, emails, browsing, games) then I'd say go with the iPhone. But if you like modifying and playing with your phone, I'd say go Android - specifically HTC. Even rooted, Motorola phones are still locked down. I personally don't care for Motorola, but that's just my opinion.
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Id say wait until the new Mango devices are released, HTC are releasing two shortly and it will be interesting to see the new offerings from Nokia with Mango.
I personally wouldnt buy a new device just yet, if you want to play, but a second hand hd2 and choose which OS to play with, a good and cheap way for trying OS out.
If you aint tried Mango, you havent lived

sageDieu said:
Honestly android doesn't compare at all to the iPhone stock. Android sucks when you first use it because of all of the crap and bloat that is loaded onto it by the manufacturer and carrier... to get a good experience out of it you need to root, install custom roms, mod, etc... it's the same idea as jailbreaking an iphone or touch. Explore the forums, try out miui, cm7, etc. and your experience will be a million times better. That's the same as any other android phone.
IPhones are good stock and good jailbroken, they're geared more towards the basic user and not the power user. Android phones are okay stock and great modified.
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I heard most people raved about iPhone and never hear them say any specifics when small amount of people complain about the phone. I've never used an iPhone before, can you give some examples what are the cons about iPhone as far as usability/design...etc. sort of as a user (not a developer or technical user) kind of angle? Thanks!

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I heard most people raved about iPhone and never hear them say any specifics when small amount of people complain about the phone. I've never used an iPhone before, can you give some examples what are the cons about iPhone as far as usability/design...etc. sort of as a user (not a developer or technical user) kind of angle? Thanks!
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I actually swapped to using Android (HTC Desire HD) from the iPhone 4. My personal issues with it were the ability to customise the layout out I wanted it. I also didn't like the way my feeds/calendar synced. It seemed simplistic and limiting to me.
That said, a lot of people love it.

I have been there with the Motorola click. hated it after 4 replacements. I gave up.
I have the HTC inspire 4G and loving it. never had a Iphone. and don't want one.
K4GET

Agree with IPhone better right out of the box for the common user, but for me, would never choose Iphone over Android, just because there are no limits on what you can do to the Android. Got HTC Incredible the day it was released and rooted/upgraded to custom rom soon after and have been nothing but perfectly happy. Especially back then before apple had cut & paste, multiple application running, bluetooth stereo music streaming, removal batteries/replacement hong kong batteries for $5 each, etc. Been drouling over Samsung Galaxy S2, but may have to settle for Bionic if not available by end of the year on Verizon.

Htc !!!!!
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In terms of performance with an Android device you can suck every bit of it if you want. Also in terms of device performance at the same price Android devices outclass by far Apple's.

iPhone
I have used both Apple's and HTC's phones. They are both great. But I would choose the iPhone any day of the week. Probably just because I'm a big Apple fan. HTC makes great phones too. If I were to get an Android phone, it wouldn't be anything except for a HTC.

sageDieu said:
Honestly android doesn't compare at all to the iPhone stock. Android sucks when you first use it because of all of the crap and bloat that is loaded onto it by the manufacturer and carrier... to get a good experience out of it you need to root, install custom roms, mod, etc... it's the same idea as jailbreaking an iphone or touch. Explore the forums, try out miui, cm7, etc. and your experience will be a million times better. That's the same as any other android phone.
IPhones are good stock and good jailbroken, they're geared more towards the basic user and not the power user. Android phones are okay stock and great modified.
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I have used both of android and iOS ones. To be honest, even for iOS devices, they vary. I have a 1st generation iPod Touch with 3.1.3, and my dad has 3G with 4.2.1, the experience on 3G is horrible after the update, because the iOS 4 is not made for that. Sure you will get 'better' experience with jailbreak, but it varies from person. So for Apple, I think it is good if you know the capability of your device and play with it.
I got my first android half year ago, HTC Wildfire, it was pretty good experience using it, simply it has the most app for me, gmail. Also it was cheap. But believe me, you dont get any eyes on it, people will think its just an ordinary phone. Second device, HTC Desire S. Just got it a few days ago, yeah this one its much smoother and faster phone, but also expensive.
So overall I did not make any sense on my post, but anyway, I tried.
My 7th post! 3 more then I can thank the LBC ROM for my HTC.
Edit: I think for android, the better configuration the better experience. But on iOS it is not that obvious, you will be able to play most (if not, a LOT) of the games on Appstore with your 2nd generation of iPod touch.

I'd go for HTC.
Have had 3 of them and have never had regrets.
Tested Iphones and was not impressed. Expensive and limited.
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[Q] iPhone 4s vs Sensation xe

Hello,im writeing down from Italy,its my first time post,so im trying my best to be clearlly.my question reguards the iphone 4s,wich i own it,and wich im not satissfied about it,even more,im verry disapointed about the 660 euros payed for him,and the htc sensation xe,wich i would like to buy it,selling my iphone and buy the other one.i read a lot of comments,saw few video descriptions,i would like to know,in matter of the software that htc and android are provideing,would i find the almost same games and important apps on the android platform,as they are in the apple store?4 example,even if arent all the titles that are in the apple store,would i have plenty to chose from the android/htc market?hope someone will understand my point.even more,without making lots of stupid questions,as beeing a general discution center,and a help one,could be kindlly someone to post me the links to the rooting moods,along with all the good stuff?thank you in advance.

Well to be honest, you'll probably find more apps in the andoid market than in the app-store. What's even better: most are free.
The software itself is looking more like iOS, and iOS more like android. But in the end I like my android phone with Sense3.0, cause it's more open in my opinion. Now concerning you're apps, just take a look in the android market yourself to make up your mind:
https://market.android.com/

I'll be honest with you. Your main concern is the apps and games so stick with the iPhone 4s its a smashing device for entertainment. You get all the mainstream games first on ios. Also you spent a lot of money on it , if you really are completely unhappy with your iphone, there are now a range of better android phones with better displays and features. Go for stuff like the galaxy nexus/ amaze 4G etc. I honestly don't think that the sensation now has any usp to buy it over the newer phones other than user preference or a cheaper price tag.
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If you'd act smart you might find a person who'd pay you a lot more than required for a new sensation just because of the demand of your iPhone. There is a lot of isheep in this world.
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Hmm do you enjoy future proofing phones and meddling with the insides of the phone's software for the greater good?

The apps from Apple app store is much better IMHO. There are some good entertainment apps on Android but not as much as Apple and not as new too.
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Apps are more polished on the iOS, and for the most part, are more consistent. Sometimes I find apps don't work as well on the Sensation. But the caveat is that usually you have to pay for their apps.
To be honest there are only a couple of apps that I can't do without on the Sensation, and those are GoSMS, Evernote, Dropbox, Tapatalk, Twitter, Music, Root Explorer, Navigation. Everything else is pretty much icing on the cake.

I see the iphones as working as advertised. The android phones require some assembly.
For instance, HTC was a POS for not optimizing the Sensation like Samsung did the GS2. Just because GingerBread wasnt ready for dual core phones, doesnt mean HTC had an excuse to go weak on us. Samsung spent time getting the GS2 to work like it should...HTC just keeps throwing Sensation variants at the market instead of optimizing.
I hate that I have to wait for DEVS to fix what HTC should have done from the start. The Iphone does what you want it to do, right out of the box. (At least with my experience). All my android phones require rooting and tweaking to get it to work as advertised.
Now, with the Iphone, what you see is what you get. You wont find the same hardware that the android super phones have, so there goes your potential. Youll need to buy a new phone each time instead of wait for a new Android flavor.
And yea...The android apps are hit and miss sometimes. Everyone has an app now these days...

most apps work fine on the Senny.
those that don't work or can't get from the Google market, there are work arounds.
there are some apps that are not available or that don't work(due to driver issue) but percentage isn't that large.
personally don't mind putting up with minor inconvenience for more open, better looking OS/UI, and better hardware.
having said that though, if I was in the market for a Android phone now, I'd skip the Senny and get one of the newer phones out now.
i.e. Galaxy Nexus, Droid Razr, ect.

I recommend you stick with iPhone 4s. I sold my iPhone 3G some year ago and tried a couple of Android devices. Altough Android is great, it can never compare to iOS´s stability and speed. Also the apps/games are pretty polished to work flawlessly on iPhones. I have never been more satisfied with other system than iOS. Main Android´s disadvantage is that is produced for various devices with various hardware capabilties. And manufacturers never make perfectly flawless firmwares for it (and because of that the XDA forums exist ) Now I´m selling my Sensation (purchased for 540 euros) which is suffering from really funny defects (see many complain threads in here on XDA). I´m really pretty pissed and have strong feeling that I´ll buy iPhone again.

To be fair, we ought to wait for ICS before comparing phones. ICS is supposed to bring what the Sensation should have had all along. If ICS rolls around and we still see numerous issues, then the iPhone 4s would be the winner.
iPhones work great without having to fiddle with them, but are already at their best.
Android phones are usually way ahead of the software and either have to wait months (sometimes a friggen year) or require ALOT of fiddling. ICS is supposed to unite all the devices, so we will see.
If it wasnt for tmobile being such a tard, I would have also chosen an iPhone.
Matt

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Why did you get an android phone?

The title says everything.
For me i got my desire a year ago because I saw it as top on techradar, besides I wanted to try android while my brother got an iPhone 4.
Edit: from some of the posts here I find it really depressing because most of you would have chosen iPhone if it was cheap. Which means android was like a substitute, but i really think android is much more useful as a phone.
IPhone can be jailbroken and customized but its really unstable IMO.
Android can be customized but its not polished enough in certain areas
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Well I got my android tablet because I already own an iPhone and I wanted to experience android to see if I like it. And oh baby I do

yes to android
abellimz said:
The title says everything.
For me i got my desire a year ago because I saw it as top on techradar, besides I wanted to try android while my brother got an iPhone 4.
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Dark lord me said:
Well I got my android tablet because I already own an iPhone and I wanted to experience android to see if I like it. And oh baby I do
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Seems like I did the same thing, got an iPad, iPhone 4S, and the LG thrill
phones are phones... I like both phones for different reasons

Simple answer. i am not tied up with itunes!!!!! simple as that

Because with android you can do whatever you want to do.
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because you are free. i was tempted to buy an iphone 4 when it apperead, but instead i own now an year old SGS1 that is absolutely great thanks to android

Galaxy S II v iPhone 4
I had to get one or the other and quickly decided on the Galaxy S II even though i was all new to the Android scene, Galaxy S II was cheaper on contract as well as being packed in terms of hardware, iPhone 4 is no slouch though!
Here i am 6months later, couldn't be happier with my purchase!

I got android cause what is the point of having 2 iPhones? I got my first android for work, rom'd it and loved the versatility. Wifi tether is a God send in my industry. I love Android, I have had a Droid Milestone, Droid 2 Global, HTC Inspire 4g and I just got my Galaxy Nexus =].
I am PRO Android

A few reasons:
1.) Got a G1 at launch, loved the software but hated the hardware, and thus returned it. Then I got tied into an iPhone contract.
2.) Three years(-ish) later, I switched to Virgin Mobile for a few months to get some bills paid down. Got an Optimus V for next to nothing, and loved it, but I just needed more headspace.
3.) Got everything bill-wise taken care of and looked into different phones. I had a great experience with T-Mobile, so I decided I wanted to go back to them. Looked at their different phones and decided that the Galaxy SII was gonna be my next, and thus far, I love it.
Hopefully we get a vanilla port of ICS, whatever channel that may be through. But I'm not too beat up over it if we don't. Just have to wait and see what Cyanogenmod has to offer in a few months.

I got an Android phone after using Android on my HD2 for a long time. I decided to try out a real Android phone so I got an Inspire (Desire HD). Excellent phone but all of my experience with Android...on many, many versions on HD2 and many real Android phones I've returned during the return period...the battery life is severely poor.

i was casually developing an interest in linux so it seemed like the right thing to do when my iPhone 3G broke down.

Why Oh Why
Because all of the cool kids were doing it...
actually my WinMo phones were getting a bit long in the tooth and support was lagging so i gave it a try on an HD2 and the rest is history. For me ASOP, CM and Sense are the only builds worth using. I've since moved on to some android tablets but have started using a WP7 device as my daily driver phone.
I still have my desire Z and use it mostly to test new roms or OS builds, testing some light development work or when i get bored with things working elegantly and consistently.

I purchased an Android phone because I truly believe that OSS is the future.

I was religiously using Windows Mobile and it was time for something new
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Same for me.
I have used 4 WinMo Phones before switching to android. All because winmo was a crap , laggy and bad. Now android phones are more fast , also the devolpers are all devolping for android and not more winmo.

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Because with android you can do whatever you want to do.
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But i suppose with a jailbroken iPhone you change a lot of things as well? ( idk becos I don't know what's there in cydia)
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Because It looks Cool!

I hated Apple but kinda wanted an iphone, it's shortcomings at the time kept me away from it. In February of 2009 I signed a 2 year contract with a Samsung Eternity thinking I was getting an iphone experience without the shortcomings. Within a month I realized my phone was nothing special, just a dumb phone with a screen and i decided I was getting a smartphone the next time. The market to me seamed bleak seemed nothing could hold a candle to the iphone and you just had to deal with no mms amongst other things. And then my brother showed off his brand new T-mobile G1 and i was blown away. I had heard about the "google " phone but it seemed like it's release was a non event. I saw apps and customization options and multiple home screens. I wanted one, but sadly I wasn't even half way to my upgrade date. Over the next year the obsession grew and while I planned to leave at&t in February of 2011, I couldn't wait any longer and come November 2010 I opted for an early upgrade with a Samsung Captivate
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Bought it along with my gf's X10 (mine is X10 Mini Pro), just wanna try out the fun using touch screen phone, which, not so bad after all.

what to buy iphone 4s or htc one x

so im deciding which to get for myself, anyone can leave me there suggestions?

What phone are you coming from? IMO, I think threads like these are pointless. You must let us know what the maim thinks you require first. We all have our own opinions.
Do you want a large screen? Android or iOS? Huge amounts of power or a neat easy to use OS?
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Anytime you are bound by proprietary software and hardware (apple in this instance) u miss out on a lot the other communities have to offer! Go android and u can't be wrong-ever!
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Android overall
It really depends. If you want games, the Iphone has better games and graphics, but if you want a phone for just everything you cant be wrond with an Android especially HTC bigger screen runs just as fast stock rooted and runs twice as fast as Iphone, I love my Inspire and I was making the same decision when I got wouldn't change my decision ever

It's like Android (Pimp my ride) and Iphone (Mercedes store). What is gona be! You can decide

The answer is simple :
If you are an iOS user that would feel unconfortable in other ecosystems stick with the iPhone
If you mind the size of the One X (width and lenght) again stick with the iPhone.
For everything else the One X is much MUCH better, than iPhone, it is not even a question to be asked imo.

I'd say the HTC One X, the hardware is so dominant and Android offers you so much more than iOS.

My girlfriend has an iphone 4s and in my opinion, iOS is still a tiny bit ahead of Android 4.0. Her phone is smoother than my Galaxy Nexus. However, the screen size was the deal breaker for me.

well, if you plan on developing for a phone without having to own a mac or a developer license (apple's $99), then go ANDROID

HTC One X

htc one x
the amazing phone

In my opinion, HTC ONE X.
Iphone 4S is great too.
But with android system you are free.

The iPhone is a good device don't get me wrong. But there is just SO much you can do with android devices. Way more customizable options, a larger screen, I can go on and on. I'll never give up android
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Opinion based
For iPhone 4S, the specs in context of current times is rather poor, but the One X is currently the first phone with Quad Core, which might just be faster yet it also could mean it is also buggier. In context of the OS, iOS is more preferable if you would like something simple, and do not want to mess to much with the interns of the phone, and use the basic applications. While android, with sense overlayed, allows for a greater customization rate, but in return, requires some exploring of your own if you are new to android. If it was me, i would prefer One X, as the specs is as of now latest and as of such would not go out of date too soon. However, if you are looking for stability and long support, go for the 4S, Apple does support phones for quite long, taking note of the iPhone 3GS(2 Major Updates. from iOS 3 to 4 to 5)

Frankly, why go for either?
If you want to go iOS, wait for the iPhone 5.
In you want to go Android, wait for the LTE Padfone.
The 4S and the One X might look like good choices right now, but that's only because the best stuff isn't out yet.
And for those going gaga over the GS3, it might be a quad-core Exynos chip, but it's still running Cortex A9, I'd much rather have something running Cortex A15.
Personally, if you want to go iOS, and can't wait for the iPhone 5, why not build something interesting? Buy an iPad 3, jailbreak the hell out of it, slap on a Skype account for $3/month or roll with Google Voice, then grab a LG Tone bluetooth headset (or equivalent really) for voice control.

one major think for me is battery life i think the 4s has almost the same battery as ons x if not worst and the one x has got a huge screen! as for apps the good stuff are slowly coming over to android so just need some time. and yeah for ios you buy the apps and after awhile you buy lots of it costing you a rather big sum of money (unless you jailbreak of course)and when you switch systems the apps stay there in you itunes and it stays for ever (money loss?) but android sadly i just got for cracked apps :/ no need root to! dont think its fair to just say ios is better then the droid or other way round its just different ....

I'd rather have a One X, but I hear the battery life on the iPhone is superior
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thansk for all that posted your comments / suggestions is really helpful

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If you mind the size of the One X (width and lenght) again stick with the iPhone.
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Mohdoo said:
My girlfriend has an iphone 4s and in my opinion, iOS is still a tiny bit ahead of Android 4.0.
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How exactly? (apart from percieved smoothness)

I have the 4s and let me tell you...
If you like taking photos with flash that that makes pic lil hazie then 4s is for you. If you like the retina then hands down 4s if you like underclock processor 4s if you like Siri that may or may not work in your location then 4s for you. If you like watching videos and such from site that are html5 well 4s can't watch it. You want sleek pretty and assumed quality 4s...
Well as said I have a 4s jailbroken and I love apple but I hate that they don't step up. I'm going HTC One X may 6th here in the states. I'm not a fan of android at all but this phone really catches my eye and maybe just maybe it might change my thinking. I would go into htc one x specs but I'm sure you know them as much as I do...hope this helps you decide.