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[Q] Should I get the SGS2?

I'm not sure if this is the right section, but it seemed like it.
Anyway, I have an HTC Inspire and I've been thinking of getting a Samsung Galaxy S 2, but I'm not sure if I should get it, or if I should wait until I can get an LTE phone. What do you think?

Ferrari353 said:
I'm not sure if this is the right section, but it seemed like it.
Anyway, I have an HTC Inspire and I've been thinking of getting a Samsung Galaxy S 2, but I'm not sure if I should get it, or if I should wait until I can get an LTE phone. What do you think?
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You could get the Galaxy Note instead
You could also wait for the Nexus Prime
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There's no doubt the Galaxy SII is an awesome phone.. And while my vote would be to pick one up, the Nexus Prime is around the corner like EmoBoiix3 mentioned.
Then again if you keep waiting for the next phone to be released you'll be waiting forever.

Is the Galaxy Note a phone or tablet?? It said it was like 5.3 inches or something like that...
And will the Nexus Prime or the Galaxy Note be on AT&T?

Ferrari353 said:
Is the Galaxy Note a phone or tablet?? It said it was like 5.3 inches or something like that...
And will the Nexus Prime or the Galaxy Note be on AT&T?
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The Galaxy Note is a big phone .
I'm not sure about the American operators though .
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I read somewhere that it would be coming to America on AT&T 3G/4G bands...How far away is the Note and the Nexus Prime? Also, do you think 450 shipped is a good price for the GS2? I'm not sure if it is, because if I wait a little while, the price will probably go down a good amount.

[Q] Nexus Prime release date, and "Nexus Prime vs GSII"

I upgraded my line (contract was over) on AT&T to a Galaxy S II on October 5th. x, AT&T has a 30-day exchange policy. Meaning, if a better phone than the Galaxy S II comes out by November 5th, I can exchange it.
The only possible phone that I can think of is the Nexus Prime. To think about it: The Galaxy S II is an AMAZING phone, simply brilliant. But if the Nexus Prime is better...I'll want that, right?
So, that leads me to a few questions:
1. Could the Nexus Prime possibility be released before the 5th of November?
2. How do you think the Nexus Prime will compare to the Galaxy S II? Will it feature MAJOR features, over the Galaxy S II?
3. Will the Galaxy S II get ICS? I'd like quite a bit of software updates from Sammy, but I know the community here at XDA will have many versions of Android running on the S II for quite a long time.
Thank you!
P.S: Sorry if I posted this thread in the wrong section, these forums are just too big!

The Nexus Prime is pretty much a Google-branded Galaxy S II HD, which is pretty much a refresh of the Galaxy S II. That is to say, an S II with a 720p screen and faster processor to match.
The biggest advantage though, is Ice Cream Sandwich. Which the S II probably won't get for a while.
It's supposed to be being unveiled in all of two days time, at which point we should get a real release date.

Sjael said:
The Nexus Prime is pretty much a Google-branded Galaxy S II HD, which is pretty much a refresh of the Galaxy S II. That is to say, an S II with a 720p screen and faster processor to match.
The biggest advantage though, is Ice Cream Sandwich. Which the S II probably won't get for a while.
It's supposed to be being unveiled in all of two days time, at which point we should get a real release date.
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Thanks for your input. One of the selling points of the Prime over the GSII is it being by Google. That means more software updates and better support. GSII is probably going to be outdated in terms of software soon, but the Prime will receive 16 months of updates :/
The 720p screen seems to be an OVERKILL IMO. Really, 720p? There is no telling how much processing power and battery life that giant will use! Damn, I bet the quality is amazing the AMOLED, though.
On the other hand, I have found myself attached to the external buttons on my Galaxy S II. They really save screen space.

Colton127 said:
I upgraded my line (contract was over) on AT&T to a Galaxy S II on October 5th. x, AT&T has a 30-day exchange policy. Meaning, if a better phone than the Galaxy S II comes out by November 5th, I can exchange it.
The only possible phone that I can think of is the Nexus Prime. To think about it: The Galaxy S II is an AMAZING phone, simply brilliant. But if the Nexus Prime is better...I'll want that, right?
So, that leads me to a few questions:
1. Could the Nexus Prime possibility be released before the 5th of November?
2. How do you think the Nexus Prime will compare to the Galaxy S II? Will it feature MAJOR features, over the Galaxy S II?
3. Will the Galaxy S II get ICS? I'd like quite a bit of software updates from Sammy, but I know the community here at XDA will have many versions of Android running on the S II for quite a long time.
Thank you!
P.S: Sorry if I posted this thread in the wrong section, these forums are just too big!
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2. How do you think the Nexus Prime will compare to the Galaxy S II? Will it feature MAJOR features, over the Galaxy S II? }}}} made by Google, enough said{{{{
3. Will the Galaxy S II get ICS? I'd like quite a bit of software updates from Sammy, but I know the community here at XDA will have many versions of Android running on the S II for quite a long time
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My opinion is that Google and Samsung were hoping that the i9250 Nexus Prime would have been in and passed be the FCC by the 11th so the could announce it but it didn't pass in time so they postponed it.

Phoneguy589 said:
My opinion is that Google and Samsung were hoping that the i9250 Nexus Prime would have been in and passed be the FCC by the 11th so the could announce it but it didn't pass in time so they postponed it.
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It's been said it was postponed out of respect for Jobs.

For me, I love the 720p display best. nothing would beat this.
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oh yeah, forgot to say , ICS also.

I for one would also like to know how the heck this new screen will fare as far as battery life goes......I mean will people need to be forewarned that watching a movie at 720p can drain your battery faster than you can say Ice Cream Sandwich? If you catch my drift? But I have to say this is enticing though.....it will almost surely make me regret buying the SG2 because then I know I don't have the best phone anymore. I love the SG2 but when this does come out with the GSM version I know I'll be wanting it. Phones are moving too fast.....especially Sammy with all their different variants of the galaxy line. (sighs)

Going by the spec rumours floating around the net it could posiblly end up having a weaker front and back camera then the Galaxy S2 and no SD-card support.
The only thing confirmed is the 720p display which is greater then the SGS2,even though i don't really understand the advantage of this.

seriouser said:
It's been said it was postponed out of respect for Jobs.
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It was just my opinion.... I am sorry for the loss of Steve Jobs and my deepest condolences go out to his family and friends but I think it would have looked bad for Google/Samsung if they announced a phone that didn't pass through the FCC. I know what was said about them postponing the announcement but I my opinions about it.

Phoneguy589 said:
My opinion is that Google and Samsung were hoping that the i9250 Nexus Prime would have been in and passed be the FCC by the 11th so the could announce it but it didn't pass in time so they postponed it.
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They need an approval from the FCC to announce a product? It wouldn't have mattered anyways since it's scheduled for november release

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Is it now the good timing to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus ???

Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks

I would wait to see what is at the MWC. Even if the phones aren't available in your country for a while you don't know if it's worth the wait until you see the phones.

normally will available in my country if those phone really is gsm model

i just ordered the white version of galaxy nexus. I did not wait for MWC 2012 as I think by the time I wait for new device release, there is another one coming up. So then should i wait for that upcoming device again?
also do you want the OS to update faster? Or you are willing to wait for manufacturer to comply their UI with the new OS?
IMO, i would say just go for the phone that you think it fits you mostly. I dont think Quad core CPU will do much much much more significant thing more than dual core CPU. I would focus more on the internal RAM because this is the part which handling the memory location storing the execution of tasks you requested the phone to do.
Just think of you got a quad core 3.2 Ghz CPU and only got 1 GB of RAM for your desktop.....How many programs you can execute and no need to wait.
this is just my opinion.

njfpolyr6 said:
i just ordered the white version of galaxy nexus. I did not wait for MWC 2012 as I think by the time I wait for new device release, there is another one coming up. So then should i wait for that upcoming device again?
also do you want the OS to update faster? Or you are willing to wait for manufacturer to comply their UI with the new OS?
IMO, i would say just go for the phone that you think it fits you mostly. I dont think Quad core CPU will do much much much more significant thing more than dual core CPU. I would focus more on the internal RAM because this is the part which handling the memory location storing the execution of tasks you requested the phone to do.
Just think of you got a quad core 3.2 Ghz CPU and only got 1 GB of RAM for your desktop.....How many programs you can execute and no need to wait.
this is just my opinion.
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both also can, but off course get the phone with better spec is much better
for OS update faster, no idea since normally using custom ROM
as you say, will keep wait and wait is correct, and new device keep release = no need buy
but once s 3 really release / reach my country, i straight go and buy
if care more really no need buy already

bumpz for my thread

I would wait for the s3 or HTC one release,good luck
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I am quite enjoying my galaxy nexus. It is an awesome device.

evanbigfan said:
I would wait for the s3 or HTC one release,good luck
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before that decided to wait for s3
but come out a news that it won't announce / launch on april =.=
so now finding nexus, if cheap then buy it
njfpolyr6 said:
I am quite enjoying my galaxy nexus. It is an awesome device.
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actually i want to do like this
buy nexus then wait until s3 release and sold if off the nexus for the s3
but like this my parents sure don't let do like this way due to some stupid reason =_=

XeactorZ said:
Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks
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Try LG nexus 4. It is cheap compare to Galaxy Nexus with lots of hardware improvements..

I think Samsung Galaxy S3 is a awesome mobile phone. It's a costly mobile phone but big screen, nice camera, updated android operating system.

Actually galaxy nexus is good one coz there are more advantages if itz rooted(like flashing custom roms)
In my view Samsung is waste because almost all phones looks alike and user interface is also almost same. Prices may vary but features and interface is same. But nexus his its unique value though
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From S II to Nexus

What do you think ? Is it worth it to sell my S2 and buy a Nexus?

Nah. Wait till something better comes along, like the next nexus

AshtonTS said:
Nah. Wait till something better comes along, like the next nexus
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I guess you want the nexus because it has jb right?
The next nexus will be much better, I'm also looking forward to it..
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If it's for JB, Sammy's already stated they're working on it for the S2 and S3. Obviously that could take quite a while knowing their reputation but CM10 will come to save the day. So you're not missing out with the S2. Not to mention the nexus hardware is a teeny bit outdated at the moment, you'll notice it. Personally, Id stick with the S2. It really is the better phone. Hope I helped

the Galaxy note 2 should be out shortly and that phone is going to be a BEAST.
I also have a galaxy s2 that I'm planning on selling but was thinking about keeping as a secondary and just dropping my insurance.
The plus is that you can probably get about $250 for the Galaxy s2 with your accessories if you sell now.
Samsung Galaxy SIII (SPH-L710)

Coltie said:
What do you think ? Is it worth it to sell my S2 and buy a Nexus?
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I would only get a nexus if you wanted vanilla android right out the box. Personally, I think the S2 is the better phone. Better processor, camera, and it has an SD card slot.

The one thing I love about the nexus is the notification light being in the same location as the nexus one ..not a big deal but still kinda cool..

If You are Developer - only Nexus
Coltie said:
What do you think ? Is it worth it to sell my S2 and buy a Nexus?
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From the introducing of Nexus brand by Google it became the phone of Developer.
I bought one in 2010 and am using it today.
I know that it is too old, but I love it.
My opinion - to get Nexus.
(maybe wait the the next model)

I'm thinking the same. I'm using SGS2 T989 now and really like pure Android OS. I'll wait for the next Google phone. In the meantime, I'll just wait for CM9/10 to be stable enough for my T989

Wait
Probably a good idea to wait for the next Nexus phone, maybe from Motorola this time?

Are you upgrading for the sake of upgrading or do you have a real need? I'm personally going to skip this generation as I see no need for a new phone

Im aggree with ez2.. Galaxy note 2 best!!
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How many S3 users are on S4?

Just wanted to see how you guys are liking the device. Do you guys feel satisfied and happy with it? The specs are minimal in terms of an upgrade I feel so I'm having a hard time justifying it.
I'm currently in a position where I can take an upgrade and give my father my S3 (he is using an old Iphone 3g) and purchase an S4 for myself. Of course there is something in the back of my mind that says wait and see what other phones will be released but I guess you can play that waiting game forever in tech.

S4 or HTC one based on ur preference.. Don't see any spectacular phones coming out in the near future.. I upgraded from the s3 and I'm a very satisfied customer.
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I have had every Galaxy S phone released. When I moved from the s2 to s3, it felt like a BIG upgrade since the screen increased. But the processor didn't "feel" like it was a big upgrade. Now that I have the s4 coming from the s3, it is reversed for me. The screen size was negligible, but the processor is hands down much much faster. It is nice to be on the latest 4.2.2. also, but we know how carriers take forever after the manufacture release an update... so who knows if we'll always be on the latest OS (won't be from ATT ).
I am really happy that I grabbed the s4 after having the s3 for a year. If your itching for an upgrade, the s4 is worth it imo. But if you could hold out, see what Google will release in Oct. (I use that as a marker since the Nexus 4 was announced last Oct.).

I come from the S3 also. At first I didn't really like it, but now with custom ROM's its much snappier and I feel its a great improvement over the S3. The screen clarity is incredible.

That's good to know! I was just afraid I would get the phone and not see any kind of difference. :good:
I might as well bite the bullet and do it since both my father and I will benefit.

Death&co said:
Just wanted to see how you guys are liking the device. Do you guys feel satisfied and happy with it? The specs are minimal in terms of an upgrade I feel so I'm having a hard time justifying it.
I'm currently in a position where I can take an upgrade and give my father my S3 (he is using an old Iphone 3g) and purchase an S4 for myself. Of course there is something in the back of my mind that says wait and see what other phones will be released but I guess you can play that waiting game forever in tech.
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How funny, I did the exact the same thing except I used my dads upgrade since he didn't really need an S4. I am really happy with my s4, it seems so much faster than the S3 and I LOVE the screen. I'd say its worth it from the S3 but I am also curious what kind of phones will come out later.
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avilachris said:
How funny, I did the exact the same thing except I used my dads upgrade since he didn't really need an S4. I am really happy with my s4, it seems so much faster than the S3 and I LOVE the screen. I'd say its worth it from the S3 but I am also curious what kind of phones will come out later.
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Note 3 in September. And I'm guessing it will come out with KLP
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My absolute favorite thing about the S4 compared to the S3...is that the S4 has a flat screen like the S2 did. This means that screen protectors dont look crappy and that cases fit better than they did on the S3...
That seriously closed the deal for me.:laugh:

I still have my old i9300 international S3 and my new i337 ATT S4. I'm loving the higher screen resolution. Yes the actual screen size is only a marginal increase, but it's very clear. However, the S3 screen was pretty nice as well and the only reason I can really notice is I have both and can compare them side by side.
My international S3 also doesn't have LTE so that's another thing I really like about my ATT S4.
I don't regret the upgrade, but I wouldn't be put out too much if I had to switch back to my S3 for some reason.

I have both S3 and S4 along with note and note 2.
I see a difference in the CPU. The screen on the s4 looks better in the sun vs the s3. Plus why wait while at is giving u 100 for a trade in. and Walmart gives u a 50$ gift card and it is 30$ cheaper already
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Death&co said:
Just wanted to see how you guys are liking the device. Do you guys feel satisfied and happy with it? The specs are minimal in terms of an upgrade I feel so I'm having a hard time justifying it.
I'm currently in a position where I can take an upgrade and give my father my S3 (he is using an old Iphone 3g) and purchase an S4 for myself. Of course there is something in the back of my mind that says wait and see what other phones will be released but I guess you can play that waiting game forever in tech.
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similar thing here; GF and i had GS3's, my folks had iPhone 3Gs. we got GS4's, they got GS3's. GF and i both have very sharp eyes and work in similar industries; screen on GS4 is way better. The extra sensors i actually use, and the IR blaster/remote function is fantastic. It will be worth it more for your dad; the iphone 3G is ancient now.

colbynmeghan said:
I have both S3 and S4 along with note and note 2.
I see a difference in the CPU. The screen on the s4 looks better in the sun vs the s3. Plus why wait while at is giving u 100 for a trade in. and Walmart gives u a 50$ gift card and it is 30$ cheaper already
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I agree ..what I did is trade in my note and a my s3 and the s4 cost me nothing also was enough for a 35 dollor choice of a case and a screen savior all said and done it cost me like 16 bucks ..victory:thumbup:
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sameer1807 said:
I upgraded from the s3 and I'm a very satisfied customer.
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Had the S3 for a week and a half. AT&T employee kept trying to convince me it wasn't worth it. That I would be wasting my money. He couldn't have been so farther from the truth if he tried.
Take the plunge bro, the waters nice and warm right now
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I agree with the overall sentiment. The upgrade to the screen is enough to be honest. But it does feel speedier while having slightly better battery life at the same time.
I sold my S3 on swappa and love this S4.

Thanks for the feedback yall, making me feel much better about my decision. Like someone said, my Father will be the real winner hear jumping from an old iphone 3g to the S3!
I also need to look into this deal that I saw get announced today by AT&T about buying a S4 and getting the Galaxy Note 8.0 for $199

The S4 is 3x better than the S3...I still have a s3 and it rocks..but nothing compared to this device.
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Ya its way worth it sold my s3 and used my contract upgrade plus traded att my s2 and got my s4 off amazon for 168 so basically I got a new phone and made 200+ dollars
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I sold my s3 to get this and my wife still has the s3. The s4 is faster and the screen is awesome. The ir blaster keeps me from flashing aokp.
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I actually miss my s3. The paranoid android ROM worked flawlessly on it. I did get my s3 6 months after it came out though so the Roms were running good by then. Right now I'm just using stock rooted. Hopefully something stable is released when the Google edition is out for us.
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