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Eligible for Upgrade. Help?

So my upgrade finally came. I'm with AT&T and I need help on deciding what my next phone should be
I have narrowed it down to:
iPhone 3GS
HTC HD7
Sony Xperia 10
All run great OS' which is why this is though. Help guys!
Can I have the pros and cons of each?
( BTW I've used all of the OS' so thats not an issue )

Iphone4 will drop in price when the 4s comes out so that's better than the 3gs. HD7 is a Tmobile phone. The galaxy s2 just dropped on att which will be your best bet. That phone is a beast. Or check out the LG Thrill. Come see me at Costco- I'll sell you the Thrill for $30.
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I believe it's like the HD7S or something like that. Thats the AT&T variant.
Even though the price will drop, it wont by much. I'm not looking to spend more than $50 on the upgrade.
The Thrill is a beautiful phone. I wish I had it.
EDIT: I just checked the Thrill is $100 with the upgrade.
I was also looking at the Impulse 4G. How's that device?

I suggest to trade the Xperia X10 to Xperia Arc, the phone has more or less the same specs in quantity, but quality is even better (new gen.)
And I preffer the Arc. About carriers, I don't know how works on USA, because, as you can see, I'm from Brazil.

KayxGee1 said:
So my upgrade finally came. I'm with AT&T and I need help on deciding what my next phone should be
I have narrowed it down to:
iPhone 3GS
HTC HD7
Sony Xperia 10
All run great OS' which is why this is though. Help guys!
Can I have the pros and cons of each?
( BTW I've used all of the OS' so thats not an issue )
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If you don't get an iPhone 4 or 4S, go for the HD7S. It's probably going to be your best choice. Not because it's a full-featured phone, but because of it have better specs.
However, if you can muster enough money, these would be better choices:
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
Infuse 4G
Galaxy S 2
Inspire 4G

MartyLK said:
If you don't get an iPhone 4 or 4S, go for the HD7S. It's probably going to be your best choice. Not because it's a full-featured phone, but because of it have better specs.
However, if you can muster enough money, these would be better choices:
iPhone 4
iPhone 4S
Infuse 4G
Galaxy S 2
Inspire 4G
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Is WP7 as customizable as Android? I never really get into into as I did with Android and custom roms and such.

KayxGee1 said:
Is WP7 as customizable as Android? I never really get into into as I did with Android and custom roms and such.
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Not at all. The WP7 is a MS version of the iPhone. But even then, the iPhone is still more easily customized. But of those phones you listed, the HD7S is the best one for specs. It has a higher res display, better CPU and better memory configuration.

MartyLK said:
Not at all. The WP7 is a MS version of the iPhone. But even then, the iPhone is still more easily customized. But of those phones you listed, the HD7S is the best one for specs. It has a higher res display, better CPU and better memory configuration.
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You've made some great points. I just realized without the sale until the 11th, the HD7S would be $200. I can get it for 1 cent as of now. I watched a review of the device, and it sealed the deal. I'm going to go with the HD7S

KayxGee1 said:
You've made some great points. I just realized without the sale until the 11th, the HD7S would be $200. I can get it for 1 cent as of now. I watched a review of the device, and it sealed the deal. I'm going to go with the HD7S
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You should be able to upgrade it to Mango...the latest OS version of WP7. I won't guarantee it will update because MS is being idiotic with the update system of WP7 where some people are favored over others and they get the update before anyone else. It's a huge fiasco. But if the HD7S does update to Mango, it should be a treat.
To this day my Focus Rev 1.3 will not update to Mango, even though it's suppose to. I think MS has me on a blacklist.

MartyLK said:
You should be able to upgrade it to Mango...the latest OS version of WP7. I won't guarantee it will update because MS is being idiotic with the update system of WP7 where some people are favored over others and they get the update before anyone else. It's a huge fiasco. But if the HD7S does update to Mango, it should be a treat.
To this day my Focus Rev 1.3 will not update to Mango, even though it's suppose to. I think MS has me on a blacklist.
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Ive been hearing about the whole Mango situation. The phone looks beautiful. I can't wait.

KayxGee1 said:
Ive been hearing about the whole Mango situation. The phone looks beautiful. I can't wait.
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The HD7 and HD7S both are gorgeous phones. They feel exquisite in the hand and the HD7S has a better display than the T-Mobile HD7. Plus it has a huge 4.3" display. I had the T-Mobile version before coming over to AT&T and loved it. It was so sweet and elegant. WP7 matched its looks perfectly. WP7 is a super-finely smooth and elegant mobile OS like none other. You should respond to it like every other person on the planet has, enjoying its smoothness, simplicity and elegance.
Be warned, though. Until you get Mango on it, it will lack a lot of common features. But the games and apps tend to be generally high-quality.

Thanks for the help!
I have no problem watching for Mango. It'll get it eventually.

I work in a Target mobile and the 2 latest Android phones for ATT are Galaxy S 2 for 199 and LG Thrill for 80. You also have the 2 new blackberries and of course, the iPhone 4s witch will cost 199, 299 and 399 for the 16, 32, and 64gb respectively. You also have the option to purchase an 8gb iPhone 4 model for 99.
But my suggestion is the Galaxy S 2. Killer phone!
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I just order the HD7S. I don't think I will be disappointed

KayxGee1 said:
I just order the HD7S. I don't think I will be disappointed
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Nice! Where did you order it from? AT&T or Best Buy?

sounds to me your are not a tech guy or after the new tech.
i would suggest you the iphone 4. for $100.
it's easy to use and will keep up much better with the future than the 3GS.

And I am a tech guy. It's just been a LONG time since I've had the option of getting a somewhat high-end phone. I was just looking for some of the opinions of the forum members is all.

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Nice! Where did you order it from? AT&T or Best Buy?
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If I would have ordered it from Best Buy I would have had to pay $150. Since I ordered it from AT&T I got it for 1 cent.

KayxGee1 said:
If I would have ordered it from Best Buy I would have had to pay $150. Since I ordered it from AT&T I got it for 1 cent.
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Either way, the point I was reaching is you can return it if you don't like it. I think you have maybe 30 days at AT&T and 20 days at Best Buy.

the galaxy s2 is your best bet

[Q] Phone VS OS (iPhone VS Any Android/Do you like your phone?)

So I'm buying a new phone. I'm switching from Virgin Mobile which I've had for about a year. I originally got it because it had the cheapest Blackberry plan but my Blackberry broke and I ended up with the Optimus V, which I hate with a passion. I run Ubuntu on one of my laptops and 2 of my desktops and I really am in love with the Android operating system but I hate the hardware of the phone(not enough internal memory, can't switch all apps to SD card, no front facing camera, small-ish screen). I haven't rooted it but I'm switching anyway and I'm thinking of going with Sprint though I'll go with anyone that has the best phone.
Since I was looking at Sprint I noticed the iPhone was the same price as the Galaxy SII Epic 4G. I looked at the tech specs and the Galaxy SII looks far superior tech wise besides the screen resolution so I was wondering what you guys have. Do you think it's worth it to jump on the bandwagon and buy the iPhone? What is the best Android phone you can get taking both hardware and software into account? What phone do you have that you love and would recommend in a heartbeat?
If you want to recommend your phone : I skype a lot so I would like it to have a front facing camera. I also dislike slide out keyboards. Other than that I'm not looking for anything special. So what do you guys think?

Buy the sgs2 because of android First it has a LOT of costumizations and even a jailbroken iPhone cant do much.Then you dont need iTunes for android and the best part is you can get a LOT of custom roms and from what i hear the ICS update for sgs2 is rolling out soon and yeah you can video-call on skype

I was torn between buying the iphone 4s or s incredible, incredible and I chose because I liked the most aesthetically and because the political apple I never liked ... For the money you spend to buy an iPhone should make it free ... And 'unthinkable that that figure has all the limitations ... In addition, I have fun with andoid to change very often and try all the ROMs do that with an iphone you could never do

That is true I dont like the apple politics either they are waay to arogant if you ask me and im not saying it because im a Android fanboy i really mean it.
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I love android but I do and do not like some of the politics of apple, I like flexibility of Android but like quality of iPhone
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Well android phone quality is great too ( for the price thats similar to iPhone).
And there is also multitasking which you dont have on iPhone.
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Don't get me wrong and yes some androids r groood quality as well, you get what you pay for
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It's very simple. Do you want to buy a phone and get less than what you paid for? Buy an iPhone. Do you want a phone that gives you what you pay for? buy any android device.
In all seriousness though, Apple sells stuff for a lot. Just compare the Note and 4S. They both cost the same in my country, but obviously the Note has way better specs than the iPhone 4S. You also get Android which is a definite plus.
In the end, it's your decision. I'm just very biased and I hate Apple with a passion. So by all means, forget what I said here .

Lol I agree
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Cool
I don't like my Android phone, I love it. But as far as your situation goes, it ultimately depends on what and how you use the phone. Both OS's do calls, text, and the basics, and apps. If that's all you care about, go Apple. If you want more, as in more customization, ROM's flexibility, and options, Android is a must.

I had an iPhone 3 and had to jailbreak it to be satisfied with doing the basic things I wanted to do. I upgraded then to the Samsung Galaxy S and love it. If you're buying now then the S 2 is a great choice. My upgrade is due in July so I'm aiming for the S 3.
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Do you think HTC will release an updated ChaCha this month?

So HTC are announcing four new smartphones at the end of this month.
I really want a ChaCha but the small memory and the fact it'll probably never get ICS are holding me back.
Do you think one of HTC's new phones will be an updated ChaCha? Even if it's just another low-end phone with a similar form factor? If I get one, it'd be replacing a BlackBerry so the touchscreen and keyboard is perfect for me, I just wish HTC would care about it a bit more.
So do you think HTC will bother upgrading the ChaCha? It's been around for a while now and prices have dropped quite a bit, so I'm hopeful they'll do a new one with slightly bumped up specs and ICS.

Bigger screen is main thing that would tempt me!
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Screen is ok-ish..
More internal space + better battery

More memory and ICS is good enough for me, do you think it'll actually happen though?

I've seen new details and it seems the chances of a new ChaCha are basically non-existent, so my next question is, should I order one now or wait until after the new HTCs come out so the prices drop? Or has it already hit rock bottom at £119 anyway?

I highly doubt it. I think it wasn't HTCs best phone. And not what they're recognised for
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Honestly I think it's very underrated, it's a great BlackBerry competitor, they just need to put more effort into it.

dftba said:
Honestly I think it's very underrated, it's a great BlackBerry competitor, they just need to put more effort into it.
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Yeah. Plus people looking for a BlackBerry styled phone may aswell get the BlackBerry. I personally think the ChaCha isn't the greatest looker and neither in specs wise
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weeo said:
Yeah. Plus people looking for a BlackBerry styled phone may aswell get the BlackBerry. I personally think the ChaCha isn't the greatest looker and neither in specs wise
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I have a BlackBerry at the moment but it's rubbish. I do, however, like the form factor and keyboard, and would very much like an Android phone with those features. If HTC brought out a new phone with a QWERTY, the classic "bar phone" form factor, and better specs than the ChaCha, it'd be perfect as far as I'm concerned.

Still have 3 months before I can change my phone; currently using a X10 Mini Pro.
Really would like a Mark II ChaCha with better camera and more built-in memory. The alternative for me is a Xperia Pro, but I prefer a candybar QWERTY...
Is there a way for us to petition HTC? I am tired of all the touchscreen-only phones in the market

Yeah. I know BlackBerry are rubbish. But I know lots of people who have them, 91% of students in my school have BB. 5% have iPhones and like literally 5 people have Androids. And 3 are my friends. So from where I'm coming from, and like all sxhools in uk, BlackBerry is more popular than the Android. So I think majority of the population will buy a blackberry.
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BlackBerries are starting to lose their popularity a bit now I think. I'm seeing more iPhones and Androids every year. I even know a guy who's got a Windows Phone 7 phone.
Honestly I think a ChaCha with decent specs would be a brilliant device and would lure people away from BlackBerries.

We shall wait and speculate. I hope the next ChaCha will look nice.
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i don't feel comfortable with touch screens, i just changed my wildfire for a chacha.
I think also, i missed a trackpad!
I always fear that someday, the screen breaks, even if a gorilla is blitzed in!

weeo said:
Yeah. Plus people looking for a BlackBerry styled phone may aswell get the BlackBerry.
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Pfah... I wonder why everyone calls this "Blackberry-Style".
I like this type of phone, I had a Palm Treo 600 that time where no one knew about Blackberry, and I had a Nokia E71 afterwards. But I won't by any Blackberry, because their Keyboards are worse than those of Nokia, Palm or HTC. And the OS also isn't good, but maybe QNX will make it better. But I heared that they don't have many options for synchronizing the device with the computer.

Flexmaen said:
Pfah... I wonder why everyone calls this "Blackberry-Style".
I like this type of phone, I had a Palm Treo 600 that time where no one knew about Blackberry, and I had a Nokia E71 afterwards. But I won't by any Blackberry, because their Keyboards are worse than those of Nokia, Palm or HTC. And the OS also isn't good, but maybe QNX will make it better. But I heared that they don't have many options for synchronizing the device with the computer.
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Ummm okay. Well now people are getting BlackBerry's, in the UK, BlackBerry are popular. That is what I was saying.
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I'm using chacha currently, and it's very good compare to bb. Because still you can backup your contact via google,and it have thousand upon million free apps. With 512 RAm & same amount of ROM, it run smoothly with beautiful android sense UI..go on try it, you wouldn't regret it. Oh, and the display is crisp clear with the gorilla glass.

Yeah I've used the phone and a friend of mine owns one and tells me it's good, I'm just waiting to see if there's a new version being announced next week or not. If not, I'll probably buy one. If so, I'll wait for the new one.

weeo said:
Ummm okay. Well now people are getting BlackBerry's, in the UK, BlackBerry are popular. That is what I was saying.
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Really? Here in Europe you only hear that BB is in trouble and losing market shares rapidly.

dftba said:
Honestly I think it's very underrated, it's a great BlackBerry competitor, they just need to put more effort into it.
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I agree competely. I personally just ditched my BlackBerry Pearl 9100 for the HTC Status aka ChaCha. I like it way better.... except for the low internal memory. I just managed to complete the root but I'm still learning (I'm very new with Android) and just need to partition the SD card so I can enable a2sd.

trading my white one x for a white iphone 4s? bad idea..?

I'm thinking of trading my HTC one x for an iPhone 4s. Should I go for it or not? The only thing that's holding me back right now is that this phone is legit brand new I just got it a few days ago and bechus it's still brand new I'm kind of second guessing if I should go through with the trade
So I'm asking my fellow xda people for any opinions
But pls don't say "stick with the one x" only bechus you don't like
or hate the iphone or vice versa
I want some real honost opinions pls
Thanks in advance

Only pro I see is that the 4s will sell for a lot still

a box of kittens said:
Only pro I see is that the 4s will sell for a lot still
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Yeah that's true I've been seeing prices higher on the iPhone's 4s side than the HTC one x non store related..but one of the main reasons I kind of wanna do the trade is that you can buy so many awsome cases/accssories for the iPhone 4s & no matter how old the phone may be its always gonna be supported as to android devices the phone stop getting its support as soon as a new device gets released and the support and price point gets lower and lower

I'd keep the One X because it has a nicer display, battery lasts longer, and you can customize it.
I'd trade because you probably wouldnt like modifying your phone anyway. You might as well get the phone that everyone else bought.
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ECEXCURSION said:
I'd keep the One X because it has a nicer display, battery lasts longer, and you can customize it.
I'd trade because you probably wouldnt like modifying your phone anyway. You might as well get the phone that everyone else bought.
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Yeah that's another reason of why if I should do the trade or not..the one x does have a bigger and better display
And as far as modding goes I used to be a mod/flash freak ever since the original Motorola droid days lol
But I've gotten bored of doing the whole modding and slowly got tired of it so I'd figure I'd go for an iPhone.
Yeah I can still jailbreak it but as far as android modding it doesn't even come close to it

In my eyes the two don't even compare. It's like apples and oranges. The XL is better in every sense.
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marcviado said:
Yeah that's true I've been seeing prices higher on the iPhone's 4s side than the HTC one x non store related..but one of the main reasons I kind of wanna do the trade is that you can buy so many awsome cases/accssories for the iPhone 4s & no matter how old the phone may be its always gonna be supported as to android devices the phone stop getting its support as soon as a new device gets released and the support and price point gets lower and lower
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The One X is definitely a better phone. However, my biggest disappointment with android phones in general is the lack of third party support (and sometimes even manufacturer support) when it comes to accessories. The One X lacks even a dock! So, if you are interested in things like that, I'd do the trade. Just be prepared for a slower phone
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timmaaa said:
In my eyes the two don't even compare. It's like apples and oranges. The XL is better in every sense.
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lol Sense I see what you did there
But really I would NEVER trade my one X for iPhone, downgrade for sure. If you got bored with customizing this phone you will be EXTREMELY bored with the iphone...
I set up phones all the time at my job for my clients and I got really bored with the iPhone 5 just by setting it up... the OS is outdated and over rated. I hope for Apple's sake they step it up this year...

"bechus" could be the worst and dumbest misspelling I've seen in months. Do people even HAVE school anymore? (retracted if English is not your first language)

thebobmannh said:
"bechus" could be the worst and dumbest misspelling I've seen in months. Do people even HAVE school anymore? (retracted if English is not your first language)
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That's how I spell bechus, never had a problem. Tehehe. Yeah I'm going to error on the side of caution and say that English is not a first language.
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Hell, I wouldn't even trade my One X for an iPhone 5. The One X ****s all over the iPhone 4S and even wipes its ass with it.

1. Trade your hox
2. Get the iPhone
3. Trade/sell for something better and more android-y
4.??????
5.PROFIT!!!
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I replaced my iPhone 4 with my HOX so I'm probably well qualified to answer this question.
It mostly comes down to iOS vs. Android and the larger screen.
I wanted a much bigger screen. Not everyone cares about this.
iOS tends to be smoother and snappier on a stock phone but is quite dated when compared to Android. If you're thinking of jailbreaking, stick with Android. There's not much you can do with a jailbroken iPhone that you can't do with a rooted Android. And iOS really starts to slow down and get unstable the more you mod it.
The iPhone 4 is heavier.
As noted, there are far more accessories for iPhones. This is probably the only thing I really miss.

Thanks for the honest opinions guys,I went ahead and did the trade. I was liking the fact that the iPhone is supported by so many 3rd party stores,so many accessories,and I like the fact that even though it is an older device since the iPhone 5 came out its still managing to get so many support

marcviado said:
Thanks for the honest opinions guys,I went ahead and did the trade. I was liking the fact that the iPhone is supported by so many 3rd party stores,so many accessories,and I like the fact that even though it is an older device since the iPhone 5 came out its still managing to get so many support
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He'll be back....they always come back. iPhone's are indeed snappy and grandma friendly but once the comfortability sets in so does the boredom. Then theyre left wanting more access and more control...BAM! Jailbroken iPhone which turns into a heap of crap. And thus returning to android when they get tired of dealing with it the lag and freezing.
AT&T HTC One X
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marcviado said:
I'm thinking of trading my HTC one x for an iPhone 4s. Should I go for it or not? The only thing that's holding me back right now is that this phone is legit brand new I just got it a few days ago and bechus it's still brand new I'm kind of second guessing if I should go through with the trade
So I'm asking my fellow xda people for any opinions
But pls don't say "stick with the one x" only bechus you don't like
or hate the iphone or vice versa
I want some real honost opinions pls
Thanks in advance
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Well, the whole iOS vs. Android debate is pretty opinionated. It's based off the user, so I am going to give you my opinion.
First off, this is someone who went from the HTC Hero, to the iPhone 3GS, to the iPhone 5, to the Evita. I was able to jailbreak the 3GS, and it was pretty good (so as my iPads as well). Then I got the iPhone 5. At the time it was not able to be jailbroken, so it was not really special. Sure it was slim and fast as hell, but that's it. I didn't really get any custom-ability with it. Then I got the One X, and rooted it three months later (avoid warranty issues), and never looked back. Even though I could jailbreak the 3GS, I get MORE features with the One X. Not to mention, different ROMs. With the iOS, you can install tweaks from Cydia and a few themes, but at the end of the day, it is still the software that Apple wants you to have. With Android, you can go from 4.0.4 to 4.2.2, and get FULL control over your phone. As far as jailbreaking vs rooting, they are both the same thing. Giving the user access to the system files. If you enjoy your One X, then I would not trade it in. With ROMs made for the Evita, it runs fast as hell. I never messed with a 4S, but my iPhone 5 was pretty fast. Not to mention, you will lose screen size (4.7" to 3.5"). If you want something new, then go far it, but I would suggest playing with an iPhone 4S, before you make the switch.
P.S. Siri is a cool feature which is a selling point (for novice phone users), but isn't something that should be sold on alone. Google Now is a close competitor, and does things as well.
At the end of day, the choice is yours. And to to give you an answer: I don't think you should do it.
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nvmdfth said:
He'll be back....they always come back. iPhone's are indeed snappy and grandma friendly but once the comfortability sets in so does the boredom. Then theyre left wanting more access and more control...BAM! Jailbroken iPhone which turns into a heap of crap. And thus returning to android when they get tired of dealing with it the lag and freezing.
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lol, i thought i was the only who got bored with a jailbroken device. The best thing was Installous, even though it is illegal..it was the best thing. But my Evita is too freaking amazing.
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marcviado said:
Thanks for the honest opinions guys,I went ahead and did the trade. I was liking the fact that the iPhone is supported by so many 3rd party stores,so many accessories,and I like the fact that even though it is an older device since the iPhone 5 came out its still managing to get so many support
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Fiddle sticks. We will miss you.

Face palm lol
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Like I said guys just chus you may hate the iPhone doesn't mean other people "HAVE" to hate it as well.and I did the trade not chus I feel like the iPhone is better or not chus I hate android but because iPhones have the most support in every aspect of the device. I really don't care about rooting and using roms or jailbreaking.i feel if you need to root a device and use a rom to make it more smoother and better to your liking why not just get something that you will like in the first place so you don't have to do that. So no hate intended on both android or iOS. I just did the switch because if you didn't notice once an android device gets released it gets support shortly after once a new device hits the market that device loses all the support and it gains to the new device as to where the iPhone it's always gonna be supported no matter what. So if your gonna hate on me just because I did the trade chus you hate on the iPhone then I apologize.like I said in the op just wanted some opinions and that was it. Thank you again to the ones who gave honest opinions
With that said I feel that this thread is no longer needed and am requesting to close this thread

I bought an iPhone just recently. I like it a lot but its missing basic features that android has. Such as mass storage or making a freaking ringtone without using a computer. I always root and run custom roms on my android phones and really enjoy them over the stock rom. Mostly roms like CyanogenMod. Of course I'm jail broke and I find it extremely hard and expensive to customize. Unless you warez the jailbroke apps. Android is extremely easy to root and backup apps or uninstall ones that come with the phone. Side loading is as simple as pressing install however Ios blocks this completely, unless you jailbreak. There are no widgets, alternate keyboards (granted you can download an app to type somewhere else on the screen then cut and paste where you want it, defeats the purpose doesn't it) , messaging replacements, launchers, or pretty much anything that you love about android. You like it Apples way or the highway.
In my opinion everything that it does is smooth and works great. Android gets second hand games, for example plants vs zombies. It's a good game on android but if you ever play it on iPhone you'll be upset. Only half the game was provided by ea games on the android version and its the same price. Most other games such as tapped out the Simpsons are released way later. But the main reason is the compatibility issues devs face. There are 5 or so iPhones but thousands of android devices with many different types of hardware making it extremely hard to code and optimize compared to iOS. Updates are pushed to the iPhone family frequently and you run the latest version with having to wait for Sammy, HTC, Sony, or other manufacturers to push out an update. Unless you want to jailbreak of course then you have to wait for devs to find an exploit to allow you to jail break.
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marcviado said:
Like I said guys just chus you may hate the iPhone doesn't mean other people "HAVE" to hate it as well.
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Now you realize that this being a forum specific to the HTC One X, that the vast majority of users here own and love their One X. So suggesting to get rid of it, is not going to generate the most objective feedback. If we thought the iPhone was a better device, we wouldn't be here!
marcviado said:
So if your gonna hate on me just because I did the trade chus you hate on the iPhone then I apologize.I said in the op just wanted some opinions and that was it. Thank you again to the ones who gave honest opinions
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Nobody here even remotely flamed or hated on you. If they don't like iOS, that is their "honest opinion".

[Q] Getting an S4, HTC One or an iPhone ?

hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !

nathan96 said:
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
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You seem like somebody who does not know the difference between iOS and Android and also you claim that you cracked or damaged your phones for less than 1 year. Build quality is different among android OEMs and things have improved since then. I suggest you buy the HTC One or the samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony's flagship phones.
My sister has an iPhone and we dont live in the US, so if you live in the US and the ridiculous controlled nature of iOS is no concern for you, pricing is not and so on, get it.
Personally, I would never give more than 300 euro for an iphone.
Go watch some video comparisons, see that the iphone does not have HD screens, removable batteries and so on. But if you still insist on getting an iphone, buy it used. Dont be stupid to give $700 to a thing that has more shine and marketing in its name than it has anything amaizing to offer.
Windows phones do also look interesting, particularly the Nokia 808. Get anything but an iPhone. iOS7 looks good but all the features of iOS7 have been so long around, it makes iOS7 just a marketing move from apple.

As fine as an iPhone is, you should rather be picking up another Android phone again, because you may have downloaded quite some apps in the past. Thats one of the reasons why iPhone users find it pretty hard to change to an Android after using iOS a couple of years. They've paid for apps so they dont want to lose them just by going to another OS.
An iPhone also doesnt guarantee you that you dont drop it by accident and then breaks. But in the end you decide, as this is just my opinion. Ask a friend if he has an iPhone and if he could lend it to you for a week or so, so that you can gain your very own experience in the world of Apple.
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I had an iphone for about a year and loved it when i could jailbreak it, but once they patched up 6.1.3 it was back to normal and i hated it. its more for show. i got the s4 recently and when its stock it is like a jailbroken iphone, when i rooted it my mind was blown with how much i could do. plus the screen is better, it is faster, and a lot more customization. the htc one has a better screen than both and a great camera, but neither the iphone or htc one have gestures and they aren't as nice all around. the screen is a little smaller too. but if you think you need a strong phone the htc has a metal frame, but you can get a case for the s4 and it will be just as good.

shadowcore said:
You seem like somebody who does not know the difference between iOS and Android and also you claim that you cracked or damaged your phones for less than 1 year. Build quality is different among android OEMs and things have improved since then. I suggest you buy the HTC One or the samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony's flagship phones.
My sister has an iPhone and we dont live in the US, so if you live in the US and the ridiculous controlled nature of iOS is no concern for you, pricing is not and so on, get it.
Personally, I would never give more than 300 euro for an iphone.
Go watch some video comparisons, see that the iphone does not have HD screens, removable batteries and so on. But if you still insist on getting an iphone, buy it used. Dont be stupid to give $700 to a thing that has more shine and marketing in its name than it has anything amaizing to offer.
Windows phones do also look interesting, particularly the Nokia 808. Get anything but an iPhone. iOS7 looks good but all the features of iOS7 have been so long around, it makes iOS7 just a marketing move from apple.
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Mont4n4 said:
As fine as an iPhone is, you should rather be picking up another Android phone again, because you may have downloaded quite some apps in the past. Thats one of the reasons why iPhone users find it pretty hard to change to an Android after using iOS a couple of years. They've paid for apps so they dont want to lose them just by going to another OS.
An iPhone also doesnt guarantee you that you dont drop it by accident and then breaks. But in the end you decide, as this is just my opinion. Ask a friend if he has an iPhone and if he could lend it to you for a week or so, so that you can gain your very own experience in the world of Apple.
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mfelten86 said:
I had an iphone for about a year and loved it when i could jailbreak it, but once they patched up 6.1.3 it was back to normal and i hated it. its more for show. i got the s4 recently and when its stock it is like a jailbroken iphone, when i rooted it my mind was blown with how much i could do. plus the screen is better, it is faster, and a lot more customization. the htc one has a better screen than both and a great camera, but neither the iphone or htc one have gestures and they aren't as nice all around. the screen is a little smaller too. but if you think you need a strong phone the htc has a metal frame, but you can get a case for the s4 and it will be just as good.
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Thanks for the answers ! The thing is, that i really don't need nor want the gestures, the octa-core proccessor, ect ect...Just something good, that JUST WORKS like new all the time. I will use it for browsing, social apps and music (maybe streaming movies from my BOX account).
IPhone are expenssive here in israel. Iphone 4S like a 100$ less then a galaxy S4 and that's why im not sure. and HTC one and iphone 5 cost the same.
I need that phone for at least 3-4 years since im going to serve in the army for 3 years and army pay check is tiny

If you need a phone that is durable, get the xperia z.
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H3llwar said:
If you need a phone that is durable, get the xperia z.
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Don't like sony, and moto phones are very rare in israel.
I'd rather ger an S4 or and iphone 4S, and i cant decide.

nathan96 said:
Don't like sony, and moto phones are very rare in israel.
I'd rather ger an S4 or and iphone 4S, and i cant decide.
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I would get an Iphone 5 if I were you.
it is proven that Iphone build quality is the best.

Glen said:
I would get an Iphone 5 if I were you.
it is proven that Iphone build quality is the best.
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Thanks for the reply ! And yes, that's what people say, but nothing is really proven.
What are you basing your statement on ?

go for iPhone.. (any model)
As u say i need the most durable one.. then iPhone is best... I've used both S4 and iphone.. and to my bad luck... i have also experienced dropping them both... my iPhone 4S doesnt even feel the shock but the s4 is now at the service centre... REMEBER! features are always best in Samsung.. but long life comes as guarantee with Apple! If u lookin for Htc.. it has a metallic frame but still i would prefer apple

nathan96 said:
Thanks for the reply ! And yes, that's what people say, but nothing is really proven.
What are you basing your statement on ?
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yes it is proven.. see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQkH1GHJ3Y

Glen said:
yes it is proven.. see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQkH1GHJ3Y
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That does not prove anything
That only shows which one is more fragile but build quality is also the quality of the construction (how they got all the parts together) and the quality of the parts. And SGS4 has a thicker screen and plastic back, so its obvious
But thanks !
I'm probably gonna get and iphone 4S or 5.

htc one
I was a long time iphone user. a few months ago I switched to the nexus 4 and loved it. I sold it and bought the htc one when that came out. Now I just about ready to flash the google edition rom. I love the htc one. Its great with sense, but Im sure ill like it even more with stock android. The process seems really easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341395 Go with the htc, youll love it.

nathan96 said:
That does not prove anything
That only shows which one is more fragile but build quality is also the quality of the construction (how they got all the parts together) and the quality of the parts. And SGS4 has a thicker screen and plastic back, so its obvious
But thanks !
I'm probably gonna get and iphone 4S or 5.
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Of course it is some of the proof that the build quality between sgs4 and iphone 5, i5 have more advantages.
sure, thicker screen but more fragile than iphone 5.
IMO, comparison between 2 OSes, iOS is better than Android. (i5, dual core only & sgs4 octa core/quad core, but iOS is smoother)

S4...
I mean... I have an UNROOTED S4.. and it is crazily fast already...

How about a nexus 4 just bought a white one amazing build quality for a great price and apple doesn't even have HD screens stick to an Android
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nathan96 said:
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
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I've an HTC One. It's my best buy ever.
I think iPhone it's the best phone, but I've never bought it because it's not funnny.
As you know, the best thing of Android it's the possibility to install custom ROMs.
One it's one of the most beautiful phones, and with this tool you can obtain bootloader unlocked, and root access fastly.

Galaxy S4. The end.
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