My question is simply: do people using an HTC phone enjoy all that it has to offer or do you like other phones like samsung or lg more?
There's alot of HTC users here...so don't kill me of what I think about HTC ... I have HTC but don't like the soft ware on them, some phones feel kinda cheap...my first and last HTC phone, I would buy again if they take away sense roms, HTC comes out with phones like every 5 min...or is it 6? I like LG and Samsung better
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Well I agreed with Android311 People nowadays are moving from HTC to Samsung
Itz because their failures .They Are looking on Quick profits . So they Launched Lot of devices in a one quarter. And there arn't any proper Flagship (First i thought their flagship device is Sensation And then they released Sensation XE and Sensation XL)
And Also HTC arn't working on Updating process of their old devices (Such As DHD)
I had an HTC Incredible until I changed to a Droid 3. I never regret it, I had nothing against it, but my Droid 3 seems higher quality. Since I always change to CM, software didn't make a difference.
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I have motorola atrix for a year now and very satisfied with it. I have also used HTC and samsung phones, Samsung devices are much better than HTC.
Yes are right, quick profits, when I see a company making or trying to make quick profits they are setting themselves up for failure all they want is money asap, companys like LG or Samsung make phones with quality, sure they may not be making money as fast as htc but they have long term customers who are loyal to the brand wich is the key to a bussiness....
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I personally enjoy HTC phones.
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I've got a EVO 4G, I think it's a pretty good phone. Too much plastic on it though.
i agree with most people here HTC software is made just to last until their next phone comes out. their phones look nice but quickly begin to lag and freeze i prefer LG ever since i used an LG G2X
HTC spend time making and designing their phones to make sure their users have a good experience, where as Samsung pop one out every day. Thats my opinion.
Since I got my first HTC (touch dual) i felt very impressed, but the last HTC i purchased, the HD MINI(photon) was pretty limited by the WM6.5 version, which had no apps in comparison to the Android market.
Then HTC started to sell phones with androidSO and must say they're pretty impressive(not like the GalaxySII).
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HTC spend time making and designing their phones to make sure their users have a good experience, where as Samsung pop one out every day. Thats my opinion.
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I respect your opinion, its backwards, HTC pops one out everyday and Samsung spends time making and desinging there phones, Samsung does have a lot of phones, but Samsung has better quality and alot more reliable
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In terms of user interface, HTC is the best while in terms of hardware performance Samsung is better.
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Im using a HTC phone, but i think samsung phones are much better in term of quality and stability.
But HTC is a lot more creative compared to samsung.. Sense is like the best invented UI ever...
I hope that HTC can improve on their quality and stability..
Samsung phones are best. HTC phones are nowhere near.
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The HTC feels like a much better phone, unlike the Samsungs that can feel a bit plastic.
Sense is a difficult topic, at the sacrifice of performance for what HTC view as a better interface, its very subjective. It also means slower updates and they still launch way too many devices.
Htc phones are very good phones indeed.To me their type of phones is like targeted to higher upper people kind type.While Samsung even though its still using plastic still capture the simplistic shape and figure of a phone.
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Well I have used phones like HTC G1 & G2, they were good phones but a little less performing. Which is a good Android phone right now that has pretty high specs.
I am looking to spend upto £250/$500 (for a used phones). And I am looking for a smooth running phone like good graphic ability and stuff, so hit away...
HTC Desire HD!
Desire HD or the upcoming motorola atrix? But you'll have to rise your limits a bit.
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Thanks guys, looked up the Desire HD, looks kinda expensive =/. Motorola Atrix, how much are we looking at?
Well off contract it might be cheaper since its moto. Id say around 550<600. Not bad nowadays.
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A few questions you should make your self:
What operating system you prefer?
WP7-WM-Android-Rest
Keyboard or not?
Size?
Said that and based on your 1st post I would consider the HTD Desire Z
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A few questions you should make your self:
What operating system you prefer?
WP7-WM-Android-Rest
Keyboard or not?
Size?
Said that and based on your 1st post I would consider the HTD Desire Z
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Wise man speaking. Or G2! Amazing piece of phones
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I'm kind of disappointed about HTC. They making 10 new android phones per quarter.
Mytouch 4G looks cheap to me. G2 nothing new, except the keyboard. I bet there would be G3 soon, or some other kind of phone better than G2.
I think HTC should slow down a bit and create a Master phone that would kick ass of all phones around.
Samsung - I don't feel confident with them. Had a lot of troubles in the past with their cell phones. A friend owns Galaxy S, which glitchis like hell (could be just a bad phone though).
Motorola - Maybe, but issue with Cliq update and Motoblur make me reconsider the choice.
There are new LGs comming soon. With Tegra 2 processor. I had no experience with LGs at all. Lets wait and see how it will go.
PS: Just personal point of view. I too want to buy a phone, but I keep telling myself to wait a bit longer to see what it will be like in a month.
Yeah true, I personally only like HTC.
Well lets see, checklist:
Android
Keyboard if possible then better but not needed
Minimum display size 3"
I just hate windows mobile, just never liked it.
Need to check out the desire Z now.
Please help I'm jet another one due an upgrade can't decide what to get my mind is set on either the Samsung galaxy s2 or the HTC Sensation. I know the the Samsung is a better phone spec wise but I love the HTC set up and build quality and currently have the the new sense 3 rom on my desire and do love it along with HTC widgets. The thing I do hate is the small amount of storage the sensation offers compared to the sgs2 please help me decide.
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I'd stick HTC. You'd probably get better performance out of a Sensation compared to the Samsung anyways. Rooted or not
HTC of course and then enjoy it on the wonderful XDA forum!
I really want the HTC but not sure 1GB is enough space don't want to have to keep uninstalling apps cuz the memory is full this is my only worry.
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Check this active thread for a lot of scoop comparing them here
Rooted phones can move most apps to the SD card. 1GB should be more than enough internal space.
Besides, you can always try one for a few days and if you don't like it you can get the other one.
like Sumsung.
HTC, my first smart phone, give up for battery issues
Having been lucky to be able to use the HTC Sensation and the Samsung Galaxy S II
Mind you this is my own personal choice on the matter not related to any reviews being currently done.
HTC Sensation has a nicer and flowing concept feels more natural to hold and use. The mechanics of, and I agree is not on the same specs level as the GS2, but definitely well worth it.
Like most have said if you do root your phone you can easily move most of your apps to your SD. With an SD of 32gb you won't have to worry about carrying to many apps.
I on the other end tend to carry only the required apps and off time RPG's I play from Gameloft.
Either phone right now are a great buy but I'd stick with the HTC Sensation.
Cheers mate.
Galaxy S2 for me it is a no brainer. I just wish I was up for a new phone in July when it is coming
Definitely the HTC, it's just better quality and there is so much you can do to enhance the phone from rooting to flashing new roms, that storage will be the least of your worries.
With the newer HTC phones you do not need to be rooted to move your apps to the SD Card. HTC vs Samsung should not even be a comparison. HTC all day!
This is not based on a comparison but I am really liking the speed, screen and camera (1080p recording!) of my SGS II.
For me it's the king of smartphones.
SGSII is the fastest/best smartphone in the world right now, hands down.
Its not even a competition.
Thanks for all your thoughts most have given me the answer I wanted the HTC but after some serious thought I'm am still being pulled towards the SGS2. I once was a big believer that when you buy a phone you you should just be able to use it and not have to mod it for it to be useable. After having 2 HTC's the hero and the desire and their customer support not great (how long should you really have to wait for an update) I can see the same thing is going to happen with the sensation. I had to root both of them just to get the latest updates and now I am rather into the whole tinkering thing and as it stands the HTC is not rootable ( I know its coming BUT WHEN HTC) and the Samsung is ( VERY EASILY). So with much regret I'm going to say good bye to HTC and the much loved sense3.0 at lest for my 2 week trial. And if I learn to love it then hate it, it will only be for 18 months until my next renewal.
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Of course HTC.
Now days such hardware like S2 isn't support by software yet.
S2 is faster, and so.....? S2 is not that UI friendly as HTC.
So I prefer HTC!
You all preffer phone you would like. But it really depends on what you want to use your phone. Productivity ? Gaming ? And now you know what you want...
Productivity > HTC
Gaming > SGS2
We dont even need to talk about it, I think gaming on HTC Sensation really Suck i had it in my hands and like me O2X still more. But i would preffer SGS2 bcuz i play Dungeon Deffenders, And every new level its more laggy So i need something really strong. But both are.. You must Choose Productivity<Gaming or Productivity>Gaming
Thanks that sums it up even more I want the ability to play more games.
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So I've been eyeing this phone for a while since I first heard about it but I don't have the money to just buy it right now. Ever since my first Android phone I've been a fan of HTC phones. I started off with the mytouch 3g 1.2 and then progress to the mytouch 4g. Now I'm considering the Sensation as my next phone but I'm not sure about it because I have yet to play with the phone in person.
My personal choice of dual core phones right now are either the Samsung Galaxy S II or the HTC Sensation and honestly I would rather have the Sensation because of the Notification LED and because I like HTC phones. However those aren't the only reasons I would choose the Sensation.
I was wondering what you guys thought of the phone? Is the phone worth it? Is there anything that's bad about the phone? What about good things?
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So I've been eyeing this phone for a while since I first heard about it but I don't have the money to just buy it right now. Ever since my first Android phone I've been a fan of HTC phones. I started off with the mytouch 3g 1.2 and then progress to the mytouch 4g. Now I'm considering the Sensation as my next phone but I'm not sure about it because I have yet to play with the phone in person.
My personal choice of dual core phones right now are either the Samsung Galaxy S II or the HTC Sensation and honestly I would rather have the Sensation because of the Notification LED and because I like HTC phones. However those aren't the only reasons I would choose the Sensation.
I was wondering what you guys thought of the phone? Is the phone worth it? Is there anything that's bad about the phone? What about good things?
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There are plenty of threads like this already. I'm sure if you search through them you will find that because you asked this in a sensation forum most people are going to say yes the sensation is better. Htc's build quality is far better Imo. I would rather have the qhd screen instead of that super colorful screen that the gs2 has. It makes things look fake to me. Plus somebody just mentioned that CM7 is getting "sensational" =D
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I had a Nexus One last year....
Got a G2X this year and HATED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.
I got this phone and the only complaints I have are: I don't like HTC Sense, and boot-loader is locked. I'd much rather have vanilla Android. Build quality is far superior to the other phones listed.
I have to say hat the Sensation is a very nice phone, especially compared to the g2x, which I traded for it. And I too, am a big fan of HTC phones. But I have to say that outta all of the HTC phones I've had... G1, MyTouch 3g, Nexus 1, HD2, and G2... the Sensation is both the best AND the worst out of them all. I actually use my G2 more than the Sensation. I'm only keeping it because like the HD2, I'm sure that later on down the line as development progresses it'll be an awesome device. But as of the time being, it really does nothing that I can't do on my G2.(.02¢)
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Hi all
I'm looking to get a new phone, and it might be a Galaxy S2 or a HTC Sensation.
What were your reasons to go for the Sensation instead of the Galaxy S2?
Thanks
Dominik
Both devices are very good. Go and test them and then choose.
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I found the two phones comparable in almost every way, but I liked the way the Sensation felt in my hand. The GSII is very thin, but also very squared... the Sensation feels like a worn bar of soap and just fits me nicely.
GSII wasnt available in the USA, and I was ready to upgrade from my stupid MT3G (without the 3.5mm jack!)
Pretty simple.
SGS2 wasn't available in the USA at the time, and I was ready to upgrade from an original Samsung Gravity (yes, one of those crappy free slider phones that existed before Android came into existence). I would have definitely gotten the SGS2 if it was out, and at this point I'm already waiting for a phone that I will consider a complete upgrade from the Sensation (meaning that while I would've gotten a SGS2 from the start if it was out, I won't trade for it once I've already settled for the Sensation because it's not a complete upgrade in the sense that some things like resolution are actually a downgrade). Nexus Prime, maybe something early next year, I don't know. Even though I'm saying these things I'll probably end up actually holding on to the Sensation for at least a year, but I doubt I'll hold on to it for the extent of the whole 2-year contract.
Screen resolution was the deciding factor for me
Because screen resolution and better build quality... And it was a little bit cheaper.
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The Sensation has an asynchronous CPU which should sip less power. Also in my opinion the SGSII feels "plastic/cheap".
Like others have said, SGSII wasn't available in the US at the time of purchase. I would have definetly chosen the SGSII over the sensation if it was available. But in hindsight, I really like the build quality of the sensation and the qHD screen makes browsing the web such a pleasure. So in the end, I'm glad I got the sensation.
I chose Sensation because I believed it would have better CyanogenMod support. But what do I see now, CM, AOSP and MIUI working on SGSII and only crappy alpha builds on Sensation. And don't get me wrong, I really appreciate the efforts of devs working on these builds, but I'm really starting to lose my patience with this. If I could choose again, I would probably choose SGSII.
Because I was on the @samsung #neveragain bandwagon, and never got off. HTC has a great track record of support their customers, and Samsung... well, it's Samsung. The only think that Samsung has to offer is their super amoled screens. However, when comparing my Vibrant to the Sensation, the Vibrant's colors looks kinda bled out. It was a no-brainer for me.
I chose sensation for the following-
* if i wanted an iphone i would have got one! I dont like the look of the sgsii
* i prefer the htc interface, i know it runs slower with this but it still very smooth for me.
* sgsii just felt way too light
GSII wasn't available in the US and the Sensation was the closest thing to it.
Its a phone and I felt it was time to upgrade. Am I dissatisfied for not waiting? No... Something better will always come out. In a few months after the release of the GS2 some people will write a similar thread to this in their section.
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UI was a deciding factor. I love Sense
I chose the sensation cause I got it for free.
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I'll be the first to say: tmobile.
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Because I'm with T-Mobile USA and could get the Sensation now. SGS II not yet available.
Because my favorite ROM cook got one .
Because I really do like Sense 3.0
Because there's plenty of great hacks available and again I'll mention Sense 3.0 because the Sensation can use Sense ROMs, but an SGS II cannot run Sense ROMs 100% perfectly.
Because overall it seems HTC customers are happier.
Because I didn't know HTC would be so lame in their methods for providing an unlocker (name, rank and serial number...) but 3rd party hacks overcome that. Do to this though, Samsung probably will get my money next buy, not the SGS II, but something later.
Because I couldn't get SGII when I upgraded my phone and there was no word of its ETA. I still one more upgrade left on my account so I am probably going to grab teh SGII as well when it available.
... because my my first android was the Vibrant. Some wounds take time to heal.
HTC have confirmed that the one s will receive no further updates. Rip the one s. Personally I think its shocking that a one year old phone is left out in the cold. And I certainly won't be buying a HFC phone again.
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Htc are ****ing stupid!!! The galaxy s2 is still getting updates!! I predict they will go bankrupt within the next year. If they do no one will miss them they need to get their **** together.
Given the lack of support since day 1 I am not really surprised. Failing MAO coating, helicoptering, battery drain.... And now only 6 months of software support. And still they wonder why customers are leaving?
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HTC have confirmed that the one s will receive no further updates.
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Source? A few weeks ago they said something different.
Anyway. After the helicoptering disaster I already knew that my next smartphone would not be made by HTC.
There is a feature story on Engadget "We can confirm that the HTC One S will not receive further Android OS updates and will remain on the current version of Android and HTC Sense. We realize this news will be met with disappointment by some, but our customers should feel confident that we have designed the HTC One S to be optimized with our amazing camera and audio experiences." This was a press statement released by HTC.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/02/htc-confirms-one-s-will-no-longer-receive-android-updates/
Here u go guys
Rip one s
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I doesn't stop to function.
I just got this phone a little over a week ago and it's already killed off like it didn't exist. I was really rooting for HTC but this is just downright f***ed up. Here, I thought HTC learned a lesson and was actually going to change their ways but i guess not
Sad to see them going this way but that's why I stopped buying HTC phones if Samsung can update the galaxy s2 but HTC can't update their phone it doesn't instill a lot of trust in them for future phones
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Sad to see them going this way but that's why I stopped buying HTC phones if Samsung can update the galaxy s2 but HTC can't update their phone it doesn't instill a lot of trust in them for future phones
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I agree. I mean when a two year old Samsung Galaxy S II has a newer version of a one year old HTC One S, it really shows you how much they care about their customers and also, they clearly said earlier in the year that they would update the One S, One X, X+, and Butterfly to 4.2.
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but the Jelly Bean update sucks as hell
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They always say that they will upgrade existing phones but they ether wait to long to do it or they then say they can't. I loved my HTC phones and that's all I use to buy but, after my sensation I had to jump ship. build quality and lack of up grades made me go to Samsung even though I hate the plastic phones they make
Well we all saw this coming, my next phone won't be a HTC for sure, even tho I've been a HTC fanboy since the nexus one.
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They always say that they will upgrade existing phones but they ether wait to long to do it or they then say they can't. I loved my HTC phones and that's all I use to buy but, after my sensation I had to jump ship. build quality and lack of up grades made me go to Samsung even though I hate the plastic phones they make
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Why didn't you take a Sony then?
I will think twice when I buy my next phone.. dammit, HTC what are you doing!
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My nexus one was the reason I loved HTC's build quality: that phone is still alive after being run over by a car!
It sure is crappy to hear HTC lie about bringing updates, but it still is only one source, while the news of sense 5 coming to the HOS was reiterated quite a few times...
I just hope it's a lie 'cause it's real bad marketing for HTC!!
We started with 4.0 and are now left with 4.1, will the HTC One ever get 4.3?
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1 year support yeah! die htc die!
I can imagine this is happening because the HTC One Mini is being released soon and will be replacing the One S as a mid range phone.
I've had a few HTC phones and been quite happy with them, but this is unacceptable, I will not be supporting HTC anymore. I feel bad I recommended the HTC One to so many people, going to have to tell anyone else who asks to go for the GS4 or Nexus 4 I guess.
I only use custom roms so this isn't really as big of a deal for me as I will probably always be able to get something decent ported, but the principal of them doing this really posses me off. If I didn't want to root my phone I would be kissed off at the lack of support.
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Same thoughts here guys. The One S was superior or equal to the One X and isn't supported anymore after one year. And its updates where delayed from the beginning...
The only reason to introduce plain Android for the One is to cut its sense lifecycle short to at least one year. They think that any fanboy out there will reinvestigate into the latest HTC phone every year and then sell it for the latest model and if you want to keep it longer, you could switch to it's Google play edition. No need to update sense anymore. Let's go for the next model. Imho this thinking made some leading people leave HTC the last months.
As I never was a real lover of sense I started using it with this phone and I have to admit, at least I even started liking it. It turned out to be pretty practical in one way or another.
So I'll keep it for a few more months, just to see what Moto or Sony will come up with in the near future. Samsung never was and is an alternative due to it's el cheapo design. Also that S4 outdoor variant looks pretty good in my eyes.
R.I.P. my beloved One S and f**k you HTC.