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Hi all, I just wanted to post a quick question. I'm looking to upgrade from my sad Kyocera Zio M6000 to a top of the line, best in the market, Android smart phone. I thought I was going to get the HTC Thunderbolt until I spoke with my sister who works for Verizon and she said to hold off because it's having issues right now with switching from 3G to 4G. So I wanted to check here and see what you all think right now is the best, top of the line android smart phone out there. The most powerful, can handle -ANY- games out on the market, can record HD video, has 2 way camera, all the bells and whistles and is going to last me liekly years before I even think about getting a new one. I made a mistake getting my Zio and I've been regretting it for 10 months now and I don't want to make that mistake again. I plan to play game son it, watch movies,.. everything on it .. I appreciate all your responses and thank you for your time! REason I posted here is because I want the new phoen to be able to run any app and play any game flawlessly
-Seabhac
WAIT, I must say, when it comes to a phone and games Samsung has the best hardware but horrible software support (updates). As of now, hTc is behind the game. So far they haven't released any phones that even get close to competing with the Galaxy S II. Wait for a better Galaxy S to get on Verizon and GO. The Fascinate just doesn't get the job done either.
Droid Charge? It has literally everything you have mentioned. I personally would choose the Nexus S or HTC Sensation when it comes out. Droid Bionic will also have everything you are asking for and the Atrix 4G also seems pretty future proof.
Atrix is fine but motorola doesn't seem to provide OS-Updates in a serious manner.
I'd head for Nexus S. Strong hardware and probably quiet fast updates to ice cream and beyond.
Nevertheless I love my defy and wouldn't change for a nexus S but I'm not a gamer
Appreciate the answers but let me qualify this a step further,.. I want to replace it in the near future like this week or the next so of the ones out -now- which is the most powerful? I'm starting to think I might have to go iphone 4 but I really would prefer not to go that proprietary! lol
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Appreciate the answers but let me qualify this a step further,.. I want to replace it in the near future like this week or the next so of the ones out -now- which is the most powerful? I'm starting to think I might have to go iphone 4 but I really would prefer not to go that proprietary! lol
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shame on you!
'Powerful' - How about HTC Sensation?
HTC Sensation should be out anytime now so i would hold out for that if i was you.
xperia play!
Best gaming device with dedicated keys!
wait for the HTC Sensation
Maybe evo 3D? Or xperia play which mentioned by hon kin above
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What are everyone's opinions of the HTC Thunderbolt? I keep considering that one as well due to the fact it seems to be the top of the line right now from Verizon.
Try LG Optimus 2X.... Dual-core with Nvidia Tegra!! Should be the most powerful one available in the market for now... gsmarena.com for more info...
Well truthfully it depends on which carrier your going to go with. As of right now T-Mobile has the G2X which is an Nvidia Tegra Dual Core Device and I believe it has Full Root now at least it looked close to it when I checked in on that forum on here a week or so back. Also most Android phones can be overclocked so look through the forums at the newer devices and see what they are doing there and how active it is and that will give you a better idea of what to go for considering the devices that are good and will get updates faster than stock tend to be the one's with the best reputation and like I said updated before stock. I personally have the T-Mobile G2 and the MyTouch 4g both Rooted and Both with Custom Roms and also Both Overclocked and running Gingerbread which is not released for Either phone Officially and I have yet to have issues running any games and don't get much screen delay at all on either of them. The G2X fyi is the American version of the LG Optimus 2X.
Xperia PLay Would be great..you will hav a big screen with PlayStation And Android Support in one device...
Nexus Prime!
just wait for the nexus prime!!!
just a week!!
Optimus 2x
Yes i love my Optimus 2x with Thanatos 4.1 custom overclocked 1400mhz dual-core rom so much that i bielieve it is the best for gaming.....
I have never try anything else xD
Hello all,
Im planning to buy a new phone with a maximum price of around 700 dollar. I was thinking about the iphone, so there is my price based on!!
I want to use my phone for music and movies, kind of media center. The camera isn't an important part. Just for the basic media. Also i like to have fast internet.
Gaming isn't also not really necessary.
I had touch and a qwerty before. I like the qwerty but touch only is ok too! So some options i would like beside the iphone! And how good is wm7? Because the interface looks extremely cool!
Thanks in advance,
Wouter
1. Basically, I do not like any of the WP7 handsets...beside...all of them are very cheap now...HTC Trophy is under €200 here where I live...they are simply a fail product to me..
2. I am an Android freak so I will pick an Android such as Samsung Galaxy S2 or HTC Sensation.
3. If you like iPhone 4, well... I am not a fan of it either...but you might also wanna consider it.
4. Nokia X7 and E7 are also not bad...you might wanna consider them too.
Forgot to be mentioned, E7, X7, Galaxy S2 and Sensation are the newest flagships.
They should have the best hardwares at the moment, even iPhone 4 is old compared to them.
never by symbians mobile for a while as the market is not improving with it as the android phones and the iphone are worth value.if u want a android phone of worth $700 here s the list
see for LG Optimus Black P970
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II
Samsung
Google Nexus S I9020A
HTC Incredible S/Desire S/Wildfire S
Unless nokia is releasing thr windows phone by October we have to depend upon android OS
If you want the best of the best, I will narrow down things for you.
HTC Sensation and Samsung Galaxy SII are the best there is at the moment.
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If you want the best of the best, I will narrow down things for you.
HTC Sensation and Samsung Galaxy SII are the best there is at the moment.
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I checked the HTC sensation since i love the htc phones. I really like it. And it's android. By the way symbian ill never buy. Well, since im not really a fan of samsung i really want to eliminate that one, because i had two samsungs and i couldn't work with both.
Another question is, where is sony ericsson, is it completely off the market?
And by the sensation is mentioned on their site: 'Surround sound'. What kind of sound should i expect, not some crappy beta sound i hope? Someone that has experience with the phone?
Thanks for all your answers.
Greets,
Wouter
Sony ericson? well...Sony has not release any new phones, which I like...but the Xperia play does not look very bad either.
The thing is, if your eyes are already used to Sense, Sonys UI looks terrible
For 700$ (depending where you live) you can get most of the new phones. I myself would go for an Samsung Galaxy....unfortunately i am still stuck with my HD2 .
I was never a fan of the iPhone and for sure my next phone will be one with an Android system!
I've had a captivate for around a year.
It's pretty, and fast. Any Galaxy S/S II phones are really nice. It's pretty good for media. It has a decent battery. I have really enjoyed the phone.
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If you want the best of the best, I will narrow down things for you.
HTC Sensation and Samsung Galaxy SII are the best there is at the moment.
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Go with the Sensation if you like Sense 3.0. Or go with the Galaxy S 2 if you like Touchwiz 4.0.
The Galaxy S 2 have a much bigger internal storage by the way.
lg optimus 2x
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Go with the Sensation if you like Sense 3.0. Or go with the Galaxy S 2 if you like Touchwiz 4.0.
The Galaxy S 2 have a much bigger internal storage by the way.
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Low memory size is very typical for HTC
Just like my Desire.
Hello.
I'm searching for a phone right now.
I'm thinking about buying the G2x but I was wondering if you guys can show me something better ?
I want a fast smartphone, reliable, powerful ?
Budget is unlimited.
Thank you
G2X is a very good phone. But if you're willing to wait a couple of weeks for the Galaxy S 2 to come out you should get that.
Thanks for replying.
The Galaxy S2 will be like.. 4.5" for Tmobile and that's too big for me ;/ !
Like which is better: TMobile G2x, Htc Sensation or MyTOuch 4G Slide ?
I can also consier other phones from tmobile.
I really to buy this tonight !
Thanks
M2oSa said:
Thanks for replying.
The Galaxy S2 will be like.. 4.5" for Tmobile and that's too big for me ;/ !
Like which is better: TMobile G2x, Htc Sensation or MyTOuch 4G Slide ?
I can also consier other phones from tmobile.
I really to buy this tonight !
Thanks
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I've read outstanding comments about the MyTouch 4G Slide. The camera is suppose to be the best there is on any phone. And the audio quality is suppose to be superior. But I myself don't like thick phones, which slide out keyboards make.
The Sensation is definitely better than the LG phone and looks and feels better...to me. But the SGS2 would be the best one to get. I thought for a long time that 4.3" is the biggest I would want to go in a phone. But I gave a Samsung Infuse a good try and found my new maximum size increased to 4.5". It was excellent. The SAMOLED+ and Samsung's thin phones are worth it. You would be glad to have an SGS2. The sound quality will be the best there is and the camera will probably rival the MyTouch 4G Slide. The battery life will be better too.
If you need a phone right now I would pick the Sensation. Mytouch 4G Slide if you really want the camera, but like MartyLK I don't like thick phones.
+1 for Samsung Galaxy S 2.
It might not have the CPU of G2x but it has more RAM and so multi-tasking would be pretty smooth.
Since you have an unlim budget and if you are willing for new models to come out, look for these specs.
1GHz+ processor. 1GB RAM. 4G. Preferably a dual core 1GHz and 1GB RAM.
3D phones have the cool factor. However, I personally don't think they are worth it.u
That's about it.
I would also go with Sensation!
Actually, if it worth it, I can wait for the Galaxy S II.
When is it being relased ?
But 4.5" is not too big ?
I would recommend SGSII as well.
Last time I heard, it has a 4.3" display.
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I would recommend SGSII as well.
Last time I heard, it has a 4.3" display.
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The International and AT&T versions are 4.3". The T-Mobile and Sprint versions are 4.5".
Thank you for the asnwers.
I appreciate =)
there is a spreadsheet thats going around with all the specs of upcoming phones for 2011 holiday season and beyond.
please take a look and contribute as long as your information is accurate.
http://goo.gl/bMFTS
Ohh thaanks =) ! Amazing link !
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there is a spreadsheet thats going around with all the specs of upcoming phones for 2011 holiday season and beyond.
please take a look and contribute as long as your information is accurate.
http://goo.gl/bMFTS
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wow great information....Thanks
So you're only looking for a phone from t-mobile right?
LG OPTIMUS is a very good and cheap smartphone
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LG OPTIMUS is a very good and cheap smartphone
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It's out of question. The OP wants a good device. Not a cheap or budget device. Non of the Optimus phones(except Optimus 3D, Optimus Black and Optimus 2X... or rather the expensive models in Optimus series.. ) can run Flash.. as they are all ARMv6.
我觉着吧，htc g14蛮不错的~
I have as u can see LG 2x and device is great, my friend have SGS2 And i can tell u that multitasking browsing net loading apps is the same speed. But LG is so mych better in games(cuz of nVidia gpu) . On sgs2 display is much better and battery managment us also better. U should buy sensation only for looks and sensUI. Thats my opinion
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I very much enjoy the versatility of the htc sensation 4g with the Android Revolution HD 3.6.11 rom.
Ok so im in a bit of a pickle... if you could call it that.
My problem... is that ive been given the green light to upgrade my phone.... But unfortunately i have only a few to choose from (im not paying)
They include;
- Iphone 4 (not s)
- Gal x2
- N9
- Arc S
- Desire s
- Evo 3d
Now unfortunately the other half will be using it from time to time and i wont be able to run a custom rom.. So im after the phone which would suite my needs best strait out of the box.
I go days without making a call but am easily a 30 txt per day txter. So it would have to have good sms support.
Has to be able to perform well with multitasking and have good app support (N9?lol)
Would love to stick with android but could settle for iOS/Nokia
8MP Camera would be awesome, although i dont take many photos it would be a great thing to have.
4 inch screen+
Thanks if anyone would be able to help, ive tried many comparison websites but havnt been able to find one with indepth hands on knowledge... Thanks
if i were you, i would pick evo 3d, evo 3d in spec is great, n plus custom roms!!
I used Desire S before. Not a bad phone. Gave it to my nephew.
I 2nd the Evo 3G aswell.
EVO3D .
What is Gal X2? Galaxy SII or Optimus 2X?
If it is a GSII get it. It is one of the best android phones ever released, and will probably have a lot of custom roms, after all it is the best selling android phone ever.
Otherwise, get the N9. it will be getting Alien Dalvik which will allow him to run android apps and is a very very sexy device.
Honestly since you're not modding it or anything I'd go with the iPhone 4. If you were gonna go with custom rooms then I'd go with the 3d. I love my 3vo haha
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Honestly since you're not modding it or anything I'd go with the iPhone 4. If you were gonna go with custom rooms then I'd go with the 3d. I love my 3vo haha
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hit thanks on accident....but u are correct...
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hit thanks on accident....but u are correct...
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Haha thanks man I thought I was gonna get flamed for saying iPhone!
Swyped from mah 3vo!
I would say EVO 3D or GSII
I'm not too sure how good the Evo 3d is, but I love the original Evo
Galaxy S2 runs better on stock ROM vs 3D Evo
I think Nokia N9 or iphone 4 will suite u the best. open box and use it without need to flash or anything.
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I think Nokia N9 or iphone 4 will suite u the best. open box and use it without need to flash or anything.
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I think sgs 2 is on par with those two,AND he will have the option of custom rom or modding later
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ok so im pissing my iPhone 4 off as im over it...so im tossing up between the LG Optimus 3D or the Xperia play any suggestions who favours what? lemme know!!!
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ok so im pissing my iPhone 4 off as im over it...so im tossing up between the LG Optimus 3D or the Xperia play any suggestions who favours what? lemme know!!!
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Optimus is better specs wise and has 3D which is a fun extra feature. Also its dual core which is better and will be getting android 4.0 this year so your sure to get newest operating system on it.
Specs say it has a fm radio on optimus but mine was not enabled however on the xda optimus 3D forum is an fm radio apk that installs and works perfectly on it if you get one and want radio included.
If you change from an iphone you will notice some big differences though. For example android does full multitasking whereas iphone doesn't so some people say you will get lag when doing several things at once.
Also when you install an app the phone becomes unresponsive for about half a second during installation process. Not sure why but all my phones have so I guess its an android thing.
I have a rooted optimus using go launchet and I like it but there are better phones out there for similar prices though experia play is not one of them and if you don't want the 3D aspect a better option might be something else dual core but with more ram as 512mb is enough now but may not be for much longer.
It does play high def 3D video perfectly though. Camera is good but the camera app isn't so if you get one try an app like camera zoom fx which will do a much better job.
Dave
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both are decent phones, go to the store and play with both of them, get a feel and you'll be able to best choose. gsmarena has a good comparison site that will go over features
By the looks of it, your on at&t. If that is so, go with Galaxy S 2. Great phone and will get ics. If its tmobile, either HTC sensation or their galaxy s2 , which is still great.
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If by Optimus 3D you mean the Thrill 4G on AT&T then don't count on ICS. The Optimus 3D has been confirmed to be getting ICS right around the time people will be wanting JellyBean. But, there is no mention of the Thrill getting it. The Thrill is still on Froyo, vs the O3D has the GB update. But, they are not similar enough for that to translate into a easy to install stable port.
Depends on your use desires. If you don't care about what version of android you are running, and just want a basic smart phone the Thrill is better than the Xperia play, spec wise. Plan on getting extra chargers or batteries. But if you want something for lots of game playing while the specs aren't the best those dedicated game controls come in handy. But, if you want the best and/or most future proof phone on AT&T today, get the Galaxy S II, the original - i777 - not the Skyrocket.
I'm in Australia just trying to find a fun feature rich phone for my budget and the 3D aspect sounds pretty alright but I can't find anywhere that says if the output to a 3D tv is any good the only reason I was thinking play was for the dedicated gaming buttons.
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ok so im pissing my iPhone 4 off as im over it...so im tossing up between the LG Optimus 3D or the Xperia play any suggestions who favours what? lemme know!!!
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What don't you like about the iPhone? As much a I love my Android, I wouldn't mind taking the iPhone for a spin, if it wasn't carried on those two evil empires.
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I'm in Australia just trying to find a fun feature rich phone for my budget and the 3D aspect sounds pretty alright but I can't find anywhere that says if the output to a 3D tv is any good the only reason I was thinking play was for the dedicated gaming buttons.
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Check the Optimus 3D forums. I fairly certain it does output 3D content on a 3D TV over HDMI. But, I don't have a 3D screen, so I never tried with my Thrill. A 3D TV and the Optimus 3D use different types of 3D technology (no glasses required on the Optimus 3D), so the files are different.
The 3D games are fun, but I always have trouble playing games with on screen controls, they cover so much of the game on a 4.3" screen. But, with the controls of the Xperia its like having a PSP built into your phone. Much better gaming experience.
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TheContinental said:
What don't you like about the iPhone? As much a I love my Android, I wouldn't mind taking the iPhone for a spin, if it wasn't carried on those two evil empires.
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The iPhone runs on far more than 2 evil empires. It runs on three in the US alone.
The iPhone definately has its advantages. For my wife its the best thing. She doesn't want to worry certain things. It is more stable, and simpler to use. But everytime I use it, it feels laggy compared to my SGS II. Plus the screen is so small, I couldn't imagine playing serious games with on screen controls on a 3.5" screen. I did the iPhone thing, and it would take some serious face lift (it hasn't changed much from 4 years ago, and I don't mean just add more stolen ideas from android) to iOS and a 4"+ screen to get me to even consider it.
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Are both phones able to be rooted?
Get your hands on a Nexus.
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Are both phones able to be rooted?
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I know the O3D is rootable and can run custom ROMs. Not sure on Xperia. With both devices having unique hardware (3D and game controls) that does limit possibilities like Cyanogen. You can probably get CM7 on both of them, but it won't support the unique things about them.
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The optimus outputs to tv fine at same resolution as source material but my tv is 2D so 3D content shows as side by side video.
You can root the phone as mine is rooted. As for roms there are a couple and apparently cm9 is coming to optimus as well. But I use stock gb rom so can't comment on other roms.
Dave
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Hey Dave how is the performance? Much lag? Do photos take instantly or is there a delay? U run into any probs?
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Hey Dave how is the performance? Much lag? Do photos take instantly or is there a delay? U run into any probs?
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I use a replacement camera app for normal pics but for 3D ones the default app is not great if the subject is moving much like if your trying to take a pic of a cat or dog and they move as there is a camera delay although the 3D effect is good especially compared to evo 3D.
On stock lg launcher you may get lag though I never noticed any but I use go launcher now. Its a good phone but if your considering it you may want to check out the optimus 3D forum here at xda as there are lots of comments there and threads about good and bad points that will help you get a better idea if its for you or not.
Its a good phone and I wouldn't swap mine for anything but I love 3D. If you like 3D its a great choice but if 3D isn't important you can get faster phones with more ram for similar sort of price.
There is sometimes small delay as an app opens but no lag I have noticed and playing games in converted 3D is great
Dave
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I think I'm sold on the Optimus 3D lol I thing my galaxy s only had about 256mb?
If you want a 3D phone get the optimus 3D or Evo 3D. If your not set on 3D get the s2 or galaxy nexus as it's very similar to the iPhone OS.
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If you want a 3D phone get the optimus 3D or Evo 3D. If your not set on 3D get the s2 or galaxy nexus as it's very similar to the iPhone OS.
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I agree except the evo bit as not only is optimus better for 3D but evo cannot play normal games in 3D and optimus takes better 3D pictures
Dave
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Most Xperia's have locked bootloaders, so i would go for the O3D if I were you. Stock software may be sucky on the O3D, but no doubt it has a great developer base
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The iPhone runs on far more than 2 evil empires. It runs on three in the US alone.
The iPhone definately has its advantages. For my wife its the best thing. She doesn't want to worry certain things. It is more stable, and simpler to use. But everytime I use it, it feels laggy compared to my SGS II. Plus the screen is so small, I couldn't imagine playing serious games with on screen controls on a 3.5" screen. I did the iPhone thing, and it would take some serious face lift (it hasn't changed much from 4 years ago, and I don't mean just add more stolen ideas from android) to iOS and a 4"+ screen to get me to even consider it.
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Got it. Thanks for the clarifications!