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My first android

Hello guys. And yes, i have tried the search, but idk why didnt get any answers ,tho im pretty sure there might be similar threads.
So i am planning to get a new phone, and since my friend informed me of android i instantly became a fan.
I would like to buy a low end - mid range android phone, but not sure which one. so far optimus one looks the best, but not flawless. I looked at samsungs but they are just ... err cant find the right word.... not for me, so to speak. and them darn htc's are way over priced... theyre becoming the second apple where you pay only for the name ,i like the htc legend, but its almost the same or even worse than optimus one in some specs (tho looks way cooler) and costs almost twice as much (in my country).
so.. i am kinda lost. maybe i should wait for some gingerbread updates and see if they fix optimus ones probs and then just get it.
ty for any feedback.

What carrier are you on?
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xilw3r said:
i like the htc legend, but its almost the same or even worse than optimus one in some specs (tho looks way cooler)
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You are joking...
Legend
Capacitive display (more responsive, multitouch support)
5mp camera w/ flash
unibody construction
384mb RAM
HTC Sense
Optimus
Resistive display (less responsive, no multitouch support)
3.1mp camera, no flash
Plastic body
256mb RAM
Stock android
They both have the same armv6 cpu at 600mhz, but you'll get smoother browsing on the Legend due to htc's modified browser.
Not saying you should get either, just saying, the Legend is does not have lower specs than the Optimus.

AdrianK said:
You are joking...
Legend
Capacitive display (more responsive, multitouch support)
5mp camera w/ flash
unibody construction
384mb RAM
HTC Sense
Optimus
Resistive display (less responsive, no multitouch support)
3.1mp camera, no flash
Plastic body
256mb RAM
Stock android
They both have the same armv6 cpu at 600mhz, but you'll get smoother browsing on the Legend due to htc's modified browser.
Not saying you should get either, just saying, the Legend is does not have lower specs than the Optimus.
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dont mean to be rude, but you sir are mixing lg optimus gt540 with optimus one also known as p500. which has exatcly the same size and pixel display as the legend, 512 ram and 2.2 android out of the box, yes it has a 3 mpix camera without flash, but that is something i dont care about. the design is plastic, some rubbery feeling, and metal strip around. really like it, feels like my old w880
edit: the carrier has no impact in my country, we dont have T mobile, orange, and so on (as in, not the same deals as u might have)

xilw3r said:
dont mean to be rude, but you sir are mixing lg optimus gt540 with optimus one also known as p500. which has exatcly the same size and pixel display as the legend, 512 ram and 2.2 android out of the box, yes it has a 3 mpix camera without flash, but that is something i dont care about. the design is plastic, some rubbery feeling, and metal strip around. really like it, feels like my old w880
edit: the carrier has no impact in my country, we dont have T mobile, orange, and so on (as in, not the same deals as u might have)
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Eeek >.< My bad indeed, sorry

I would wait a bit and get an HTC device

HTC evo with root
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orb3000 said:
I would wait a bit and get an HTC device
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why so, if i may ask ?
P.S.
@bwg ,htc evo was pretty high end the last time i checked :>

im using optimus one and regret to buy

Holy bumping old topics, batman!

HTC Rezound
8 MP auto focus, f/2.2, 28mm wide angle lens, 2 x LED flash; 2 MP front–facing camera, 1080p camcorder
Network
LTE 700 MHz (band 13); CDMA 1x/3G 800/1900 MHz
Dimensions
Size: 5.08” x 2.58” x .54”
Weight: 6oz
Operating System
Android Gingerbread
Display
4.3” super LCD screen, 720 x 1280, HD 720p
Keyboard
Virtual QWERTY
Battery
Rechargeable lithium–ion battery 1620 mAh
SAR: 1.25 W/kg @ 1g (HEAD)
1.12 W/kg @ 1g (BODY)
Usage: 404 minutes (typical)
Standby: 261 hours (typical)
Memory / Processor
Dual core 1.5GHz processor & 1GB DDR2 RAM
16GB internal memory (actual formatted capacity is less)
16GB microSD card pre–installed
Nice phone if you are looking for HTC

okay, i'm going to be straight up honest, in my opinion, lg has a horrible skin over android that makes the os sluggish and ugly. they however make really good harware. that's why i liked the g2x because it was stock android. honestly, if you're a first time android, i recommend the nexus line because that's how google really envisioned it to be like and you'll get the best experience with it. the nexus s is quite lovely. if you want the newest tech, then save up for the galaxy nexus. it's really expensive

LG... maybe not
Maybe totally off-topic
My father has an LG optimus one, and you know what? it's great. It's such a cool phone, but....
By the time my father bought his phone, I bought a samsung galaxy S2. I know, i know, it's more expensive that your two options, but you gotta think that the new galaxy SIII is just around the corner and so, the prices of the S2 are dropping.
I don't know if you can stretch your budget a liitle bit (maybe a lot) but I can assure you, the galaxy s2 for the first time android user is a life changer. Trust me, this is my first smartphone ever, and my last phone not even had a radio, a very loyal phone, but this is another world. Think about it, and good luck.

my first android is HTC desire

Android
My very first android phone : HTC SENSATION XL.
Awhyeah
F4LLCON

Evo 3d is getting android 4 if care about 3d

My first android phone was samsung galaxy ace.
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Why would you even think not investing money into a higher end phone.
First off it'll last you longer.
Second you'll have a lot more support from devs and fans.
Id never buy a cheap phone, so I suggest one of the galaxy s 2s or HTC Rezound, Vivid, or wait for the galaxy s 3/one x.
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I would buy a dual core phone as the first, like the HTC Sensation or a Samsung Galaxy SII.
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Hi.. My first Android was an Huawei u8650.. While now I've an LG optimus one.. And it's great!
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[Q] Help Please, not sure which phone to get?

Hello, I live in the UK and I got a Samsung Galaxy S for Christmas, but now I'm returning it to Amazon for a refund because I paid £250 for it and it's only a single core, so I think that a Dual Core phone would be a much more worthwhile purchase, and would last longer. (and I had the lag issue on SGS).
Now, the problem is I'm not sure which one to get. The Galaxy S II is off the list because of price (£400+), and the HTC Sensation is good but I'll probably have to wait a bit before I can afford it (£330 at the moment).
This leaves me with the LG Optimus 2X - only £250, however I'm really skeptical about this one, as people keep saying it keeps rebooting and freezing etc etc. It's a shame because my mind was set to go for the LG
So yeah, I'm really confused now. Can anybody give any advice?

How about Galaxy R ??
Same as S2 but with scLCD Display

ranjan.alva said:
How about Galaxy R ??
Same as S2 but with scLCD Display
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Thats still insanely expensive...

I'm seriously considering buying an MI-ONE.
I watched some reviews and i'm impressed by quality/price of this phone (~£250).
It has an Snapdragon MSM8260 dual-core CPU 1.5 GHz with the Adreno220 and 1Gb of Ram with an MIUI based ROM and unlocked bootloader.
The only thing that stoped me so far is the lack of support in my country (must shippit to china 4 warranty).

Galaxy S+ is also a good single Core option

i suggest a Samsung Galaxy Wonder, although it's also just single core it's not that big and has a really good appearance. all phones do lag my friend and it can't be avoided, even an i3 computer lags too, so i would say it's a part of devices and you shouldn't worry about it. better choose the one with the looks

Not sure what the price is there in the UK, but I really love my Motorola Bionic. Dual core 1GHz and 1 GB RAM. 8 Meg forward camera and 1.3 Meg rear for video chat. 4.3 inch (11 cm) screen. Super fast.

if i were u i keep galaxy s , its a good phone , what u want from a mobile ?? a good camera ? if u want good camera dont buy galaxy s becasue it dont have flash however in dayligh its a good camera .
you can buy a desire hd htc

Xperia ray or HTC Sensation?

Hey all,
I'm looking for a smartphone for my dad. It will be his first smartphone so it doesn't have to be a new flashy top model.
I was thinking about a SE Xperia Ray or an HTC Sensation.
The sensation looks promising to me, but it's almost 200 euro's more expensive... The question is: is it worth it?
Maybe I haven't searched enough and you know a better phone for him?
We are looking for something with these specs:
- At least 5 MP camera
- GPS
- 1 ghz cpu (at least)
- 768 MB RAM
- 8 GB storage
It would be nice if we can keep the costs around €25,- per month.
If you have any ideas, please let me know
Greetings,
Marcoevich

Marcoevich said:
Hey all,
I'm looking for a smartphone for my dad. It will be his first smartphone so it doesn't have to be a new flashy top model.
I was thinking about a SE Xperia Ray or an HTC Sensation.
The sensation looks promising to me, but it's almost 200 euro's more expensive... The question is: is it worth it?
Maybe I haven't searched enough and you know a better phone for him?
We are looking for something with these specs:
- At least 5 MP camera
- GPS
- 1 ghz cpu (at least)
- 768 MB RAM
- 8 GB storage
It would be nice if we can keep the costs around €25,- per month.
If you have any ideas, please let me know
Greetings,
Marcoevich
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I am xperia ray user. keep in mind that xperia ray has a small and narrower display (3.3 inch, 53mm width)
people with big fingers may have a bit difficulty to type in the portrait mode.
htc sensation has a dual core processor compare to single core of xperia ray. that's why the price differs so much.
you can consider other options:
- xperia sola (dual core, 3.7 inch display, 8GB storage, 512MB RAM, 5MP camera, but no front camera)
- samsung galaxy ace 2 (dual core, 3.8 inch display, 4GB storage, 768MB RAM, with front camera)
- nexus s
- galaxy nexus
you can compare the full specs at gsmarena.com

Thx for your explanation man!
We really like the xperia sola. Except for the battery... It's a shame imo that sone put such a bad battery in a such a great phone...
Do you know perhaps, a smartphone with the same specifications as the xperia sola, but with a better bettery?
Thank you very much
Marcoevich

I am the owner of a Xperia ray. HDMI isn't present...

Did I ask if HDMI was present? I only want a phone with the same specs but a better battery as the ray or the sola
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Marcoevich said:
Did I ask if HDMI was present? I only want a phone with the same specs but a better battery as the ray or the sola
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Desire S met Tapatalk
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I would recommend something along the lines of a Desire Z or iPhone 4

Marcoevich said:
Hey all,
I'm looking for a smartphone for my dad. It will be his first smartphone so it doesn't have to be a new flashy top model.
I was thinking about a SE Xperia Ray or an HTC Sensation.
The sensation looks promising to me, but it's almost 200 euro's more expensive... The question is: is it worth it?
Maybe I haven't searched enough and you know a better phone for him?
We are looking for something with these specs:
- At least 5 MP camera
- GPS
- 1 ghz cpu (at least)
- 768 MB RAM
- 8 GB storage
It would be nice if we can keep the costs around €25,- per month.
If you have any ideas, please let me know
Greetings,
Marcoevich
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for me,I'm going with ray :laugh:

Most Android phones don‘t have cutting edge battery life. They vary mostly with usage.
Most phones easily run out of juice by the end of a work day.
Seeing the budget issue(200 euros is something which I recommend rather saving) get the Xperia.
You should try out the phones at a local shop though before buying.

Best small phone... Really small (smaller than 3.5")

I have an LG Nitro HD. I like it fine, but I have been wanting another device to play around with. I will be getting a Samsung Galaxy S4 eventually, so I'd like my tinkering device to be something other than a large screen. I would love something that has a really small screen, but not a really crappy device.
Most things that I look at have had single core, 800 MHZ (or worse) CPU's. I think what I am going to end up with will be the Sony Ericson Xperia mini Pro. It has 1 GHZ Scorpion processor, 512 MB of RAM, and supports USB-OTG which is all pretty cool. http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_mini-3947.php
Does anyone have any experience with this phone? Does anyone know of a phone that is better or smaller? Also, does anyone know of any other cool, unique android devices?

I think u wont find any devices below 4' with decent enough hardware by today's standard. Either its big with full blown hardware or small but crappy and limited hardware. Yeah its sucks with current trend of bigger is better. Phone 4' and below is still much, much easier to handle with one hand than those humongous giants.

Sony Xperia U
1GHz dual-core processor, 5MP camera, 3.5″ Reality Display, 3D surround sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7FUGZiKIX8

LooieENG said:
Sony Xperia U
1GHz dual-core processor, 5MP camera, 3.5″ Reality Display, 3D surround sound
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7FUGZiKIX8
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Currently using xperia mini pro and its a nice little phone. no complaints so far.
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i would strongly recommend the Xperia Mini Pro. U wont regret it.

Sorry to bump thread but it's #1 forum link for "best small phone" on google
I have a htc wildfire s on android 2.3.6, as it only has 512mb rom so it can't do 4.x
Really smooth, lasts 2 days / charge (with cheap ebay battery).Glass touchscreen. Rarely notice which pocket it's in...
Also worth mention, my Desire C.
Can handle 4.x, yet no open wifi driver, works, but kinda "hacky" when not on stock rom. cheap touchscreen made of plastic. Aldo really small, but a bit longer. Battery can last 3 days.
Both phones can be bought used for under 100$.
Still waiting, I'd be willing to pay 400$ on a 720p 3.5" with a dual 1ghz, 1gb ram, that lasts 2 days on a charge, in the wildfire's size !

cubot x6 vs galaxy s4 ??

hello guys how are U
I am new member and this is my first thread
I know this's a strange question but really I want new smartphone and I don't have enough money for something like galaxy s4 & s3 htc one x & one ... etc
my bro has galaxy s4 and I find it good
but I find new smartphone
it's CUBOT X6 I like the design and the low price and the spec
but I wondering if this device will be really good as the spec told ?? I mean is the battery 2200mAh and stand by 2-3 days ( I hope this true)
and about the performance (in antutu benchmark it's between 25500-27850 as I saw !!!!! (also I hope this device will be fast as his benchmark result ???
and the last thing camera ??? it's 13 megapixel ?? and the G S 4 also 13 mp ?? and video FHD 30fps and the G S 4 has the same (FHD 30fps )
just I want be sure If this smartphone (CUBOT X6 ) has the same camera as galaxy s4 performance and fast CPU & GPU as in Spec ???
and the battery life ???
and also I can't find trusted spec for the cubot x6 I want know about the screen how is't look compered with G S 4
if all of this Spec is real as in fact I will buy it directly !!!!
thnx in advnce for HLP

Here are some answers to your questions:
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azz911 said:
hello guys how are U
I am new member and this is my first thread
I know this's a strange question but really I want new smartphone and I don't have enough money for something like galaxy s4 & s3 htc one x & one ... etc
my bro has galaxy s4 and I find it good
but I find new smartphone
it's CUBOT X6 I like the design and the low price and the spec
but I wondering if this device will be really good as the spec told ?? I mean is the battery 2200mAh and stand by 2-3 days ( I hope this true)
and about the performance (in antutu benchmark it's between 25500-27850 as I saw !!!!! (also I hope this device will be fast as his benchmark result ???
and the last thing camera ??? it's 13 megapixel ?? and the G S 4 also 13 mp ?? and video FHD 30fps and the G S 4 has the same (FHD 30fps )
just I want be sure If this smartphone (CUBOT X6 ) has the same camera as galaxy s4 performance and fast CPU & GPU as in Spec ???
and the battery life ???
and also I can't find trusted spec for the cubot x6 I want know about the screen how is't look compered with G S 4
if all of this Spec is real as in fact I will buy it directly !!!!
thnx in advnce for HLP
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Chill down, bro. I own the Cubot X6 and the Galaxy S4.
For sure, in many parts the S4 is better. But the S4 has the higher prices and the higher specs. The processor is a better one, it has 1 gb of RAM more, it has a 1080P Display and not 720.
The X6 has slightly better battery life than the S4. The S4 has 400 mAh of battery more, but the X6 has just a 720p Display and it just uses the juice well. I can use the Phone 2 days without charging, The s4 max. 1.5.
The camera is way better on the S4. Boy, megapixel don't say much about the quality of a picture. The only reason why the manufactores always use cameras with more megapixels is, because it sounds like they are using a better Camera. A friend of mine has bought a great Canon Cammera. Around 400€. The Camera of the Nokia phone of a friend of mine has more megapixels. So the Nokia Cam is better? Oh god no, way behind.
That was just about the megapixels. The Cam of the X6 is well enough, if you sometimes take a shoot, but if you want a phone, that does high quality picutes, this is nothing for you.
So the X6 is not as good as the S4. Is it a bad phone? Hell no! I'm quite sure you can't get these specs cheeper. It's damn cheap for the specs, it's fast as hell and it's really really fun. If you don't want the best device aviable, the X6 is propably more than enough for you.

PressTheBuzzer said:
Chill down, bro. I own the Cubot X6 and the Galaxy S4.
For sure, in many parts the S4 is better. But the S4 has the higher prices and the higher specs. The processor is a better one, it has 1 gb of RAM more, it has a 1080P Display and not 720.
The X6 has slightly better battery life than the S4. The S4 has 400 mAh of battery more, but the X6 has just a 720p Display and it just uses the juice well. I can use the Phone 2 days without charging, The s4 max. 1.5.
The camera is way better on the S4. Boy, megapixel don't say much about the quality of a picture. The only reason why the manufactores always use cameras with more megapixels is, because it sounds like they are using a better Camera. A friend of mine has bought a great Canon Cammera. Around 400€. The Camera of the Nokia phone of a friend of mine has more megapixels. So the Nokia Cam is better? Oh god no, way behind.
That was just about the megapixels. The Cam of the X6 is well enough, if you sometimes take a shoot, but if you want a phone, that does high quality picutes, this is nothing for you.
So the X6 is not as good as the S4. Is it a bad phone? Hell no! I'm quite sure you can't get these specs cheeper. It's damn cheap for the specs, it's fast as hell and it's really really fun. If you don't want the best device aviable, the X6 is propably more than enough for you.
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In addition , I can say that the(the price of the CUBOT X6)/ (its value ) ratio is much bigger than (the price of the S4) / (its value).