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[Q] What smartphone would you choose?

Hey ya,
If you could choose ANY smartphone device and get it for free, what would it be and why?
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Samsung note <3

Samsung note or htc flyer

upcoming Galaxy S III

I would go for the galaxy nexus if it wasn't so plasticy. HTC sensation is on my list at the moment.

MasterLinuxer said:
Hey ya,
If you could choose ANY smartphone device and get it for free, what would it be and why?
This should be interesting
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I would choose Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

An unlocked 64gb Iphone 4S. Why? Because I would sell it, buy a Galaxy Nexus and have $300 cash to play with!

1.Galaxy Nexus
2.White Samsung Galaxy SII HD LTE
Guys, where i can buy the korean SII HD LTE online?

Galaxy Nexus or Galaxy note.

HTC Sensation! Lovely qHD display, great dual core - I'm running MIUI ICS and this thing is so much nicer than with stock gingerbread! Along with its aluminium unibody, anything plastic feels like crap :L

when
Galaxy 3 when's that out then ?
My contract runs out with Vodafone in January and they are already pestering me to upgrade early.....was thinking about the Galaxy 2 or HTC Senstation....

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olyloh6696 said:
Asus Transformer Prime
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Yea...thats one sweet smartphone...???

lowandbehold said:
Yea...thats one sweet smartphone...???
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Woops, my bad...
Wrong thread!
Contented with my phone now. Really don't feel the need to change to any other phone.
If I could for free, a XE. It's like my phone, but dual core.
My contract is up August, I'm sure better phones are out then.
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I would choose when of those limited edition diamond embedded smartphones that cost $500,000 or so, sell it buy a nice home and Motorola defy

I think I would go for upcoming SE Nozomi.. sounds awesome
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I would have to piiiiick... a galaxy nexus something about the form factor attracts me to it lol. wish tthe plastic backing could be matte covered though but oh well

Galaxy Nexus

A galaxy sII why? idk im kinda tired of this hd2

nemofbaby2010 said:
A galaxy sII why? idk im kinda tired of this hd2
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If I had one, I would so trade you.
I would take an evo 4g with a dual core processor, a camera button, and more metal on the body than just the kickstand. When one ofthise comes along, the meaning of life will be explained.
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Verizon one x

Any info if Verizon will have there own version such as a Rezound II or Thunderbolt II?

They have their One variant already. It's the One S in the Incredible 4g Name sake. Their next big device is going to be a 5 inch device with the quad core S4 coming later in the year

That sucks for Verizon, this is a great device. One worth switching for, just saying.
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their one s variant is also pretty bastardized and terrible looking.

HTC one x vs GSM nexus

I know a lot of people here have a GSM nexus just because its a dev phone
I was wondering about trading my one x for a white galaxy nexus
I need a phone that can work in Pakistan
Also I love having the fastest and best of those two phones and the most options
I love the screen on my one x and just wondering how the screen on the nexus is
So for people who have both phones can you please tell me which of the two is better and why or the pros and cons of both
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I'd only suggest it if you can get it for the 350 dollars it costs from the Google Play Store. In Canada, you can only get it from carriers which charge around 650 dollars for it without a contract.
The Galaxy Nexus screen is... decent. The blacks look great but the whites are somewhat blue-ish. While the One X has the best screen I've seen on a phone, I'd gladly sacrifice that for a Galaxy Nexus if I only had to pay 350 for it.
Whether it will work in Pakistan is a different story. I am not sure what the frequencies are there, and whether 3G/4G will even work.

Matt1408 said:
I'd only suggest it if you can get it for the 350 dollars it costs from the Google Play Store. In Canada, you can only get it from carriers which charge around 650 dollars for it without a contract.
The Galaxy Nexus screen is... decent. The blacks look great but the whites are somewhat blue-ish. While the One X has the best screen I've seen on a phone, I'd gladly sacrifice that for a Galaxy Nexus if I only had to pay 350 for it.
Whether it will work in Pakistan is a different story. I am not sure what the frequencies are there, and whether 3G/4G will even work.
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I'm getting it as a trade my one x for a white GSM nexus
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nman123 said:
I'm getting it as a trade my one x for a white GSM nexus
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That's not an even trade at all. You are talking a $550 phone (HOX) for a $350 one. At least get some cash tossed in too if you are serious about it.

_MetalHead_ said:
That's not an even trade at all. You are talking a $550 phone (HOX) for a $350 one. At least get some cash tossed in too if you are serious about it.
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This. The only phone I'd consider an even swap is a Galaxy S 3.

I had a Galaxy Nexus and sold it to buy a One X, and I don't regret it. The Galaxy Nexus has a far larger developer community, but aside from that I prefer the One X in every regard. The battery life on my LTE One X is FAR better than on my GSM Nexus, the screen is worlds better, and the One X far smoother (at least smoother pre-Jelly Bean). Additionally, the camera on my One X produces better shots as well.
If you like flashing ROMs for the sake of flashing ROMs, consider the Nexus. For pretty much every other reason the One X is superior.

nman123 said:
I know a lot of people here have a GSM nexus just because its a dev phone
I was wondering about trading my one x for a white galaxy nexus
I need a phone that can work in Pakistan
Also I love having the fastest and best of those two phones and the most options
I love the screen on my one x and just wondering how the screen on the nexus is
So for people who have both phones can you please tell me which of the two is better and why or the pros and cons of both
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The One X is a far better phone hardware-wise. The screen is where it really stands out. Since you said you would be trading for a GSM version of the Nexus, I assume that Pakistan uses GSM. Your best bet would be to buy an unlock code for your One X off ebay for $6, and unlock the One X.
As far as development goes, the GNEX has better developer support in terms of quantity. I think our dev quality is equal if not better, considering we have ROM choices and no kernel source has been released. When speaking of development, I ask you "What can't you do on the One X right now?"
Root - Check
Bootloader Unlock - Check
Tethering - Check
Custom Rom - Check (albeit some minor issues)
We don't need kernel tweaks for battery because the battery on the One X is fantastic.
I ran AOKP on my Skyrocket because it gave me slightly better battery life and Tethering support. I run CleanRom on my HOX, and I have all of the same features, and everything just works...no flashing nightlies or kernels to fix soft reboots.
I personally couldn't be happier with my HOX, and I'm glad I chose it over the S3 or GNEX.

There's other threads like this, why not look in those or try searching?
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theking_13 said:
There's other threads like this, why not look in those or try searching?
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If there r then link me please
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Search it bro.
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theking_13 said:
There's other threads like this, why not look in those or try searching?
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Blah blah blah there is always this stupid moron that will ruin an interesting discussion! if you dont want to contribute to the discussion then stay the fu#k out of it!!!

You'd be crazy to even swap a nexus. OneX spanks that thing
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Gonna have to agree with the majority here. Last year before the nexus came out, I told myself I'd get one. When it did, I wasn't really impressed with the hardware.
The one x has is better than the galaxy nexus in every way other than the true blacks of the screen and software updates. But the one x has a great amount of developers and the only thing left at this point is the source release from HTC. Once its released, custom roms and kernels will be abundant.
Hardware on one x is at least a year ahead of the gnex. Like another member said, only other phone I would trade straight up is a s3. And even then, the feel and build of the one x is still better.

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Search it bro.
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Lol I did there rnt any if it pisses u off that I created this thread go cry about but for now don't ruin it for other thanks
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BlackRabbits said:
I had a Galaxy Nexus and sold it to buy a One X, and I don't regret it. The Galaxy Nexus has a far larger developer community, but aside from that I prefer the One X in every regard. The battery life on my LTE One X is FAR better than on my GSM Nexus, the screen is worlds better, and the One X far smoother (at least smoother pre-Jelly Bean). Additionally, the camera on my One X produces better shots as well.
If you like flashing ROMs for the sake of flashing ROMs, consider the Nexus. For pretty much every other reason the One X is superior.
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This.
Except that I still love ROMs but I'm also much happier with the hardware on the One X. Side by side, the difference in screen quality is unbelievable.
Sucks losing a larger dev community, but I don't regret selling my Nexus.
Using: HTC One X // Paranoid Android // Tapatalk

I switched out due to wanting to learn how to dev really badly with a Nexus device being the best to learn on, and due to the cost difference for me saved ($70) but I miss my One X dearly.
The build quality is unmatched... the screen is stellar. And its blazing fast, not to mention its sexy as hell.
I don't think I made a mistake, because I really do like my Nexus (the screen is pretty damn awesome and I just like the feel), but I am definitely getting another One X in a month or two when the price drops.
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I'd suggest playing with the nexus as much as you canand just see if you love it more.
Imo, stick with the hox. My pros are screen and speed overall. The available Roms are fun enough to mess with.
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nman123 said:
Lol I did there rnt any if it pisses u off that I created this thread go cry about but for now don't ruin it for other thanks
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Just to prove a point
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655038
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617562
and some international ones
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693764
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1783568
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1656284
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1618117
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750269
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755910
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701226
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669259
And don't tell him to f*ck off, hes just telling you theres more information out there. You don't need to make another thread on a topic thats been discussed 10 thousand times in the past. Did you miss 18th.abn's post on how we should stop flaming and start showing some respect for one another? And people wonder why devs ditch xda for rootz...

One X
One X for its build quality and great screen.

I know the Gnex is a developer's dream but the way I look at it.
With HTC One X - can you have a fully functional asop rom = yes.
With the Gnex - can you have a fully functional sense rom = no.
I always prefer asop but with an HTC phone, you always have the option to go back to working "sense". If that makes any sense lol.
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Which one to buy

Hey developers need your suggestions......
Which smartphone should i buy
1. Htc Thunderbolt
2. Htc Evo 4g

If you're on AT&T I'd say neither. It all depends on your carrier for the most part.

HTC droid DNA
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jonah1234 said:
HTC droid DNA
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+1
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jonah1234 said:
HTC droid DNA
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Just got my DNA. I think I'm in love. Haven't put it down yet lol
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Nexus 4
I just got my nexus 4 yesterday and I Luv it its the best phone so far I had.:good:

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HTC droid DNA
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I just went to the phone store in the mall & they let me play with DNA & Galaxy N2... by far the GN2 was the better of the 2. Both were very nice but I am leaning toward the Gn2 really fast & smooth... can't wait to root. Just need a mugen power 6400 ma battery w/ kickstand & will b good to go...
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Chaztera said:
I just went to the phone store in the mall & they let me play with DNA & Galaxy N2... by far the GN2 was the better of the 2. Both were very nice but I am leaning toward the Gn2 really fast & smooth... can't wait to root. Just need a mugen power 6400 ma battery w/ kickstand & will b good to go...
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Just wondering. What made you like the n2 better. The DNA is very fast and gets better benchmarks then the n2.
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jonah1234 said:
Just wondering. What made you like the n2 better. The DNA is very fast and gets better benchmarks then the n2.
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My only fear with the DNA is that it might lose developer support. HTC isn't in good relations with developers at current time, whereas Samsung devices have awesome support. I like the hardware on the DNA way more though.
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Obaterista93 said:
My only fear with the DNA is that it might lose developer support. HTC isn't in good relations with developers at current time, whereas Samsung devices have awesome support. I like the hardware on the DNA way more though.
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Exactly Htc lacks in marketing as compared with Samsung!

Plus note 2 has a removable battery and expandable sd, with lots of progress made on bootloader unlocking on Verizon.
DNA is one sleek and sexy phone, though!

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Plus note 2 has a removable battery and expandable sd, with lots of progress made on bootloader unlocking on Verizon.
DNA is one sleek and sexy phone, though!
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But you know what it doesn't have? A 1080p 440ppi screen.
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The DNA supports USB Host. So use of a OTG cable to a flash drive will serve the same purpose as a SD card. There are even WiFi enabled drives as well. So not having an SD slot was not a deal breaker for me. I'm glad there are other options than just cloud based services.
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HTC M7 Sense 5 468ppi 1.7Ghz Quad core
HTC M7 rumored to replace One X in February with 4.7-inch, 468ppi screen and Sense 5
the M7 is said to improve upon HTC's current flagship Android phone, the One X, nearly across the board: with a 4.7-inch HD display at 468ppi (reportedly called a SoLux display), a 1.7GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and LTE and HSDPA radios. The M7 will also reportedly carry an improved camera with a 13-megapixel sensor and an f/2.0 lens.
M7 should be headed to Verizon and Sprint, and that there's a possibility it could be the first smartphone since the HTC Touch Pro 2 to be offered on the four largest US carriers.

The htc droid devices usually get sources quicker than their other devices like the Thunderbolt. I think that they are like htcs version of a development device.
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santod040 said:
HTC M7 rumored to replace One X in February with 4.7-inch, 468ppi screen and Sense 5
the M7 is said to improve upon HTC's current flagship Android phone, the One X, nearly across the board: with a 4.7-inch HD display at 468ppi (reportedly called a SoLux display), a 1.7GHz Snapdragon quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and LTE and HSDPA radios. The M7 will also reportedly carry an improved camera with a 13-megapixel sensor and an f/2.0 lens.
M7 should be headed to Verizon and Sprint, and that there's a possibility it could be the first smartphone since the HTC Touch Pro 2 to be offered on the four largest US carriers.
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Yeah I heard about that. Sounds like a beast. Sony I think is also gonna release a 5 inch 1080p 16 megapixel 128gb storage beast. But sony so who knows how it will be....
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Sony phones are generally pretty easy to unlock it seems like. I've never had one, but from tech stories I see, that's the impression I get.

Which should i get for a new phone.

I going to be able to upgrade here soon and im looking either getting the htc one or samsung galaxy s4. they both have about the same hardware. so which one should i get?

jjames1136 said:
I going to be able to upgrade here soon and im looking either getting the htc one or samsung galaxy s4. they both have about the same hardware. so which one should i get?
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HTC is superior to S4.. Google the lag problems the galaxy has
Nexus 5 for me... Can't deal with these contracts anymore
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InflatedTitan said:
HTC is superior to S4.. Google the lag problems the galaxy has
Nexus 5 for me... Can't deal with these contracts anymore
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He's right contracts suck. I'm also waiting for the nexus 5, but if you're not a patient person get a dev or AOSP One. The SGS line died with the S4.
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I like the Galaxy's for 2 reasons, black blacks, (very nice on aosp for everything to be black instead of gray), and the software features like the pausing and all of that. But I like sense. I would also like to have the next Google phone. Too many choices.
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jjames1136 said:
I going to be able to upgrade here soon and im looking either getting the htc one or samsung galaxy s4. they both have about the same hardware. so which one should i get?
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I have never liked the screens on the galaxy phones. Look close in person and compare. Regardless of all other factors, the devs will make a speedy Rom with that hardware, and the build quality will be great on both.
The screen will be what you will look at more than anything else. Make sure you won't regret it. Pentile is irritating, even at hi res IMHO.
Black blacks and impressive contrast ratios are good, but seeing gaps between my pixels just ticks me off. That's just me.
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We can't make the decision for you, only persuade you.. But the choice is yours, I don't like Samsung and I don't really like HTC. But I really hate contracts. I'd personally get a nexus. But that's me
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I was thinking as well of getting a Samsung phone. But I love HTC too much to do that. It's either HTC or iPhone for me
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Megadoug13 said:
I was thinking as well of getting a Samsung phone. But I love HTC too much to do that. It's either HTC or iPhone for me
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eEewwWeeeee
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Megadoug13 said:
I was thinking as well of getting a Samsung phone. But I love HTC too much to do that. It's either HTC or iPhone for me
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Well then please make it HTC lol.
Apple is good at choosing hardware and writing software that is a bit behind the times, and consequently everything works and is smooth all the time.
That being said, I find iOS totally boring. My work bought me an iPad mini, which is cool, but I just can't get interested.
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Well then please make it HTC lol.
Apple is good at choosing hardware and writing software that is a bit behind the times, and consequently everything works and is smooth all the time.
That being said, I find iOS totally boring. My work bought me an iPad mini, which is cool, but I just can't get interested.
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Lol found one in my local radio shack on display and thought it was the next ipod
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Up for an upgrade as well. Was about to pull the trigger on a One when the x phone was announced. Now not sure if I should wait a bit longer for some extra details.
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InflatedTitan said:
HTC is superior to S4.. Google the lag problems the galaxy has
Nexus 5 for me... Can't deal with these contracts anymore
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you can buy the vanilla htc one from the play store without contracts, also htc sells an unlocked edition on his site. The nexus are way cheaper, though.

You better tell us which phone you end up choosing..... I'm actually waiting to see which one you'll get.
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Keep the one x. So much new development is happening seems like a new phone xD
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HTC makes phones will small batteries, can't get my one x to last me a day at work. 1700mah battery, really HTC? At least Samsung gives you replaceable batteries. My next phone is going to be a Samsung galaxy note 3.
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jamesc760 said:
HTC makes phones will small batteries, can't get my one x to last me a day at work. 1700mah battery, really HTC? At least Samsung gives you replaceable batteries. My next phone is going to be a Samsung galaxy note 3.
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Me too. The rumored specs for the Note 3 are absolutely insane.
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DroidRunner said:
Me too. The rumored specs for the Note 3 are absolutely insane.
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Agreed. It'll be my next phone most likely unless the the phablet version of the HTC one actually does happen
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I would wait on the X phone and Nexus 5. IOS is good if you want your money's worth. My iPad 2 is still running silky smooth and my wife's iPhone 5 resells for $380! That's insane!

I have been a Samsung guy for the past couple of years and still am for the most part (waiting for the note 3) but to me the HTC one is much better than the galaxy s4. Two weeks ago I had my first HTC one, loved it but I had to get the S4 so i sold the One and got the s4. It's a good phone but it stutters A LOT, you cannot use the phone for a full minute without the phone stuttering and I'm not exaggerating. Also even though I always liked touchwiz, it's getting really old and needs an ui revamp badly. At the end of the day it's a matter of preference but to me the HTC one is a much more polish device. The s4 features are cool for the first 30 minutes but after a little while they just get in the way and become more annoying than anything. (Except multi window and air view ). The one display is beyond amazing (the one x display is the best 720p display and this puts it to shame), the speakers are incredible and I find myself liking blinkfeed a lot. Less features but way more useful. To each his own
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As far as I'm concerned Samsung is in my ****list. How they can release such poor build quality at such high prices is beyond me. HTC time and time again is a perfect combination of power, features and build quality. And ew ew ew touchwiz. Also, would much rather have a phone and a tablet then a cross between the two. Having a smart phone you can't operate with one hand seems a bit useless to me but that's just my two cents. Also +1 on the nexus line of phones if for no other reason than having the latest software asap.
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