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What do you think is the Best Android phone?

Hello all, I'm starting this to get opinions of what people think is the best android phone and the reasons they think it's the best. I'm looking to get a new phone and would like other peoples input on what phone is best, since there are a lot of options available. I know everything is an opinion when it comes to a phone. Just say what you think the biggest pros are and the biggest cons are. Admin, If I started this thread in the wrong place apologize!
I've had 3 android phones, all with t mobile. The G1, nexus one and the samsung galaxy s(vibrant). I still have all of them!
Now in my opinion the nexus one has been the best for installing modified ROM'S, With the least amount of issues and ease of unlocking with all hardware working. The downside is the screen size and the flipping power button keeps breaking!
Now my second option is the samsung galaxy s. I like the dimensions of the phone and the screen size is awesome. But with modified kernels and a crappy GPS antenna you still have GPS issues.
So come one come all, leave your input let's see what phone you think is the best on the market today!
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Galaxy S2 hands down.
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geko95gek said:
Galaxy S2 hands down.
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specially the SGS2 HD version

The Galaxy Nexus.

HTC Wildfire S

I was also thinking on the same lines... tho I think people should be careful as to what their suggesting... I don't think this thread is based on "what phone do you own, hence think is the best "... because I'm sure as **** the Wildfire S is by far not even close to the best android... maybe the best cheap android phone... but definately not the best...
If you think a phone is the best... then why do you think so... you need to have a valid reason...
As far as I'm concerned I want to change phones as well... at the moment the S2 seems to be at the top of the hill... I was sure I would get the galaxy nexus but after seeing the utterly disappointing specs... a crappy camera, no expandable memory, and a TI processor rather than a exenos is just a major letdown...
Tho in the upcoming phones seems the Droid Razr is supposed to be a beast and the S2 HD seems to be awesome... but iit looks like will need to wait a while for them... not to.mention the s2 HD will only be released in Korea...??? :s
Its actually quite strange phones are getting bigger and bigger... they just wont seem to fit in pockets soon... I thought a 4 inch screen is perfect... tho 4.2 is really pushing it... but 4.6... I'm not really into wearing clothes twice my size to be able to fit my damn phone in my pocket
What does anyone suggest based on facts... wait for the nexus... or the S2 HD... or just go for the S2...
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I've favored HTC phones. I've personally owned the Droid Inc, Inc2, and the moto Droid. I've had my hands on quite a few different ones. I think the Inc Is my favorite . Samsung has good phones, but I like the HTC's better.
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Best android phone ever? As an early adopter I'd say the g1, that thing was supported for a looooong time given the average lifespan of android phones, the form factor, while thick, is still one of the coolest to date with android, and I believe you could get it all the way to gingerbread despite being a severely dated device. Next to the HD2 it is my favorite tinkering phone. The best right now, likely the gs2, I don't have much love for the current devices but the hardware on the razr is looking pretty sexy. I have a thing for thin phones. That's why my next device will be a Nokia 800 but that's a story for another thread.
Tl;dr? G1, GS2, razr droid.

For someone like you just get a Galaxy S ii and call it a day.
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I think Galaxy S II, yup! Me too, samsung has good phones, but I like the HTC's better.

AllGamer said:
specially the SGS2 HD version
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+1 for sgs 2 hd lte
but i wonder when it release
announce so long adi ><

XeactorZ said:
+1 for sgs 2 hd lte
but i wonder when it release
announce so long adi ><
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I think the OP was leaning more towards phones that are available now. Obviously, the way technology and competition works, the best phone will be the one not released yet...

Samsung Galaxy S II

Incredible 2
I know it is only single core phone and doesn't have 4G, but it is a great phone.
good size, verizon, international, supported by cm7

My one!

XeactorZ said:
+1 for sgs 2 hd lte
but i wonder when it release
announce so long adi ><
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Tapatalked from my Samsung Galaxy S Plus

DirkGently said:
My one!
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Oldskooling it

Galaxy Nexus easy.... duh.... haha
Please thank me if I helped.

well it depends upon what specs you want to have(and brag about).
IMO, there's no such thing as 'best Android phone' because having the 'best' phone is always subjective.
If you want the highest specs on a phone, you can look at the flagship phones.
If you want to be unique, choose a less well-known brand.
If you want to customise, there's plenty.
If you want to have a good-looking UI, SE arc or ray would do

mine.
lol

Samsung Galaxy R Vs HTC Desire S

These appear to be the value phones of today. Basically I'm wondering which one I should buy. I live in the U.K., so prices are more or less the same.

http://vschart.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-r/vs/htc-desire-s
Nice comparison chart for you there, personally I love the galaxy

Dude, what a question ? There's nothing to compare. IMO it's not the same class of smartphones. The only hardware-related advantage of Desire S is aluminum unibody which feels much more solid than our shell but otherwise Galaxy R is better pretty much in everything. U'll buy
Desire S now and after 6 months u'll start to think about something faster.
If the price difference is not that huge...I wouldn't hesitate. I came here from Incredible S which has almost the same specs like Desire S (the same processor, ram....) and difference even in regard to sound quality (during phone calls) is huge. I think that nowadays htc handsets are not that solid like before. My old HTC Legend was a great phone, my newer Incredible S was a plastic crap you could hardly call with.

But do you think Galaxy R will get a stock version of Ice Cream Sandwich like what is being developed for HTC Desire S?

Kazuha Vinland. I don't think, I know Samsung announced this officially two weeks ago. While HTC hasn't confirmed it for any of its single core devices yet

Yeah, I know it'll get ICS, but can you like uninstall that skin they use?

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Yeah, I know it'll get ICS, but can you like uninstall that skin they use?
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Sorry. I have absolutely no idea. Never thought about it, and I've never taken it into consideration when I was making my decision about purchasing any android phone

if u think about ICS then Galaxy R for sure.

Exactly, I should have mentioned that

Oh well, I guess it's not as horrid as Sense anyway. Thanks guys, I'll opt for the Galaxy R then.

I had a desire before galaxy R. The Htc sense is amazing but the hardware it's faster on the galaxy R. The screen on galaxy is bigger. The only thing the htc is better than the galaxy is on the htc sense. I think your choice should be the galaxy R.
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Kazuha Vinland said:
Yeah, I know it'll get ICS, but can you like uninstall that skin they use?
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If by "skin" you mean Touchwiz, there are many options.
It can be replaced with "GO Launcher EX", the most popular option.
But Samsung Touchwiz has hardware acceleration, it was built for our device.
The others may be slower for this reason.

[Q] HTC One X or Samsung S3?

Hi all I currently have a HTC Sensation but due an upgrade in 3 days time. I have always had HTC smartphones but all this hype about the samsung galaxy 3 is making my decision to upgrade difficult. I had a play with a HTC One X and it is truly a nice phone and I do like the Sense 4.0 interface. However all the hype for galaxy s3 (based on rumored spec) appears to give the impression that it will be the daddy of all smart phones, but I do currently own a galaxy tab 10.1 and im not amazed by the TouchWizz UI, but more information online suggests a new singing all dancing revamped touch wizz interface.
What I want in a phone is nice smooth lag free interface, a decent quick snapping camera and video recorder, decent contacts feature oh and the obvious features of course.
Do I upgrade to the one x tomorrow? or hang on and wait for at least the announced specifications of the galaxy s3?

You will get different answers depending on which forum you post in.
Gs3 not out yet though, so if you not sure prob best to wait.
Me personally, I like sense and HTC build quality, which is why I have one x
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For me I think I would say BOTH! hehe
Im getting both anyways

me no like sungsung me feel like a toy me feel a cheap plastic me buy a onex!¡

If you have the will power to wait, then wait for the SIII. I'm pretty sure Samsung will look at the specs of the One X and the new iPhone 5 and then release a better spec'd phone. Just like they redid the Galaxy Tab 10.1 after the iPad 2 was announced.

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Samsung all the way
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i think i'll either get samsung or both of it
both seems to be great devices

i would go with Samsung

Android311 said:
Samsung all the way
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haha

Sammy knows what HTC's offering well in advance to ensure that the SGS3 willbe better. That the problem with being first to market, its not the best it can be (A9 based cuad core for example instead of A15) so its easy to one-up.
Im predicting a cuad core A15 based Exynos chip with updated Mali GPU and non pentile 720p super amoled plus HD screen...
As much as I love HTC and would rather buy their phones, they cant keep the all-around-best status Samsung has with their SGS series. I mean It has been almost a year and there is no phone that has put the SGS2 to shame yet
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Wait for the s3
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The S3 might have negligibly better hardware specs but you can be certain they'll still cheap out on the materials. Apple is proof that specs don't mean everything. The overall package is what matters at the end of the day.
It says volumes about Samsung's phones when their flagship Galaxy S series of phone uses the exact same quality of plastic as the €39 Galaxy Europa.

I suggest getting the OneX now. Atleast you'll have a high end phone right away and currently it is the best available phone (except in the camera dept). You should consider the OneS too, it can best the 4-PLUS-1 chip in the OneX in some benchmarks.
THEN after playing around with your phone for around 2-4 months the SGS3 will be available. Have a look at the specs and anything you might want to look at. If you want it then sell your phone and get an SGS3. If you don't want it then keep your Onex.
*That's what I'd do if I were you but I'd be getting the Xperia S for the Pic and Vid quality Different folks different strokes

I would go for HTC One X with better build quality and display !!!

Kind of confused...

Hey, I don't personally own a skyrocket but I am the market for one.
I have a slight misconception; in terms of development, the s2 skyrocket and the s2 hd lte are two totally different phones am I correct?
I am more attracted to the HD, yet I cannot even find a section for it on xda (Please correct me if I am mistaken).
Help would be greatly appreciated!

Yes they are two different devices.
The HD LTE isn't a very popular device, since the Skyrocket HD was cancelled.
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That's the same thing I wad about to post the skyrocket HD had been taken off the market I think I guess it really didn't make sense yeah and its not popular because only a few have them
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I am Canadian so I am assuming that the S2 LTE is the same as the Skyrocket in terms of roms, etc, right?
Would you guys recommend that I get the Skyrocket, the HD, the OG S2 or the Galaxy Nexus? I kind of want LTE, but it's definitely not the deal breaker.
Is the lower ppi really noticeable?

I would go with the galaxy nexus hands down very smart sleek device also u get updates faster directly from Google also there is more mods foe the nexus out there senses its a popular device but if u want lte witch is also great well just go with the skyrocket HD but I don't really see the point if lte is not fully up yet in most areas
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Killer0Kevin said:
I am Canadian so I am assuming that the S2 LTE is the same as the Skyrocket in terms of roms, etc, right?
Would you guys recommend that I get the Skyrocket, the HD or the Nexus? I kind of want LTE, but it's definitely not the deal breaker.
Is the lower ppi really noticeable?
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The Rogers S2 LTE is identical to the AT&T Skyrocket in every way except what carrier it's locked too, and what ROM comes stock on it. All custom development for the Skyrocket works 100% on the S2 LTE.
It depends what price you can get them for and what you intend to do with them.
I would suggest doing some googling of the differences (Google "Skyrocket vs Nexus" for example), and figure out what's best for you.
Personally I think if it was between the Skyrocket and the Nexus, it would be Skyrocket hands down. It has better specs, better screen, bigger battery, better camera, etc. The downside is it comes with Samsung's touchwiz flavour of Android (and Gingerbread at that, until recently maybe?) and does not get regular updates from Google as they come out.
That said, there are some top notch developers working on ICS ROMS for the Skyrocket (CyanogenMod, AOKP, Sky ICS, etc), so there is a wide array of different custom ROMS available. You just have to be willing to dive in and learn some stuff, it's quickly turning into an addicting hobby for me.
Not sure on the S2 HD, but what about the S3? It has native 720p resolution if that is important to you.

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The Rogers S2 LTE is identical to the AT&T Skyrocket in every way except what carrier it's locked too, and what ROM comes stock on it. All custom development for the Skyrocket works 100% on the S2 LTE.
It depends what price you can get them for and what you intend to do with them.
I would suggest doing some googling of the differences (Google "Skyrocket vs Nexus" for example), and figure out what's best for you.
Personally I think if it was between the Skyrocket and the Nexus, it would be Skyrocket hands down. It has better specs, better screen, bigger battery, better camera, etc. The downside is it comes with Samsung's touchwiz flavour of Android (and Gingerbread at that, until recently maybe?) and does not get regular updates from Google as they come out.
That said, there are some top notch developers working on ICS ROMS for the Skyrocket (CyanogenMod, AOKP, Sky ICS, etc), so there is a wide array of different custom ROMS available. You just have to be willing to dive in and learn some stuff, it's quickly turning into an addicting hobby for me.
Not sure on the S2 HD, but what about the S3? It has native 720p resolution if that is important to you.
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I wish I could afford the S3 hahaha
I understand all your facts regarding better specs except the screens. Isn't the screen on the Nexus better than the screen on the Skyrocket? The Nexus has a much high resolution and the only difference as far as I know is that the Skyrockets is armed with Super AMOLED Plus while the Nexus has only Super AMOLED. Is the difference in colour so drastic?
I get you about roms and such haha, fellow flashaholic here
Is the Skyrocket going to receive JB via ports or OTA soon?

I don't think the skyrocket is getting jelly bean update 4.1 but as far as I know is cynogen mod team is working on a cm10 witch is jelly bean with way better mods on it
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Killer0Kevin said:
I wish I could afford the S3 hahaha
I understand all your facts regarding better specs except the screens. Isn't the screen on the Nexus better than the screen on the Skyrocket? The Nexus has a much high resolution and the only difference as far as I know is that the Skyrockets is armed with Super AMOLED Plus while the Nexus has only Super AMOLED. Is the difference in colour so drastic?
I get you about roms and such haha, fellow flashaholic here
Is the Skyrocket going to receive JB via ports or OTA soon?
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Oh I guess the Nexus has higher resolution, but the main difference for me is the scratch resistance. The gorilla glass on the skyrocket makes all the difference, the nexus my friend has is scratched to **** and my skyrocket that has no screen protector and lives in my pocket is completely fine after 2 or 3 months now.
I've personally compared a nexus to a skyrocket side by side with the same image, and I didn't notice really any difference in image quality. The skyrocket actually seemed better to me? I dunno.
Cyanogen has come out and said they will be working on CM10 as soon as JB source is released. They will stop development of CM9 once they've released a stable 9.0.0 and focus on supporting CM7 and releasing CM10. They also don't seem to think it will be difficult to port since the differences between ICS and JB are less numerous then GB to ICS was.
Anyway, I don't proclaim to be an expert, but the skyrocket wins in my opinion due its superior hardware.
Edit: I wouldn't count on anything OTA ever happening, official ICS is only just now being released by Rogers...

Skyrocket doesn't have gorilla glass
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Skyrocket doesn't have gorilla glass
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Maybe you're right, someone at one time told me it does. I am trying to find the info now and all I can find is marketing crap that says "scratch resistant glass".

RabidSmurf said:
Maybe you're right, someone at one time told me it does. I am trying to find the info now and all I can find is marketing crap that says "scratch resistant glass".
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It's pretty much just as good.
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yeah id get a nexus. kinda regret not getting one :/. they were cheaper too.

RabidSmurf said:
Maybe you're right, someone at one time told me it does. I am trying to find the info now and all I can find is marketing crap that says "scratch resistant glass".
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It's Samsung's version of it.
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SR is much more sexier than the boring Gnex ... Gnex may have 2 strong sides : google updates before any other device and 720p screen ... All other departments are better in SR : battery , style , camera , CPU ...........

Debating on new phone: Galaxy Nexus or SGS3??!!

Hey guys, I'm planning on getting a new phone contract and I'm really debating on 2 phones.. the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S3.
I'm right now using a Nexus S which I'm really happy with but Rogers is offering a really nice plan extremely better than my actual one and cheaper.
I'm just looking for some opinions from you guys to help me chose.
Thanks.

I never understood this kind of a question. It is just too subjective with so many factors. If having the latest and greatest software is important go with a Nexus. If not....you really need to compare and decide what is right for you. They are both great phones. I suggest handling them both and get a good feel for each.
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Can all questions about buying phones or a comparison between phones be posted in here please?
This is just an idea so it makes these forums easier to deal with.
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S3 is supposedly getting updated to JB late in the fourth quarter 2012.
If you can wait, well then I say go for the S3, if not then go with the Nexus. Personally, my opinion is to grab the S3. You are on XDA after all! Grab yourself a custom Jelly Bean ROM! (The devs are everywhere on the S3 thread, expect one to come out soon if it hasn't come already.)

Definitely the s3 if you are a rooter or not because even tho the s3 doesn't have jelly bean officially its definitely worth the wait. The s3 has a faster processor, better screen, more ram, bigger battery, and overall newer hardware! Its worth the wait for jelly bean!
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SGSIII if you like modding, installing new ROM's etc,
Nexus if not as you will get the latest firmware more or less first.

hi maxx1601! i've a galaxy nexus and personally i think is the best android phone for some reason: first it's the official google phone, so the android developing is based on it and with jelly bean google resolved the few ICS's bugs; second it has a dual core cpu (is enough for all android operation and using, we don't need more), that make battery good against the gsIII that has in my opinion too many power enhancements like quad core cpu ecc. that cause battery drain under android, has got a user interface that is second to google pure UI, that personally love; gsIII has olso a too big display ( nexus display is enough bigger, good for browsing, gaming, texting, using apps like maps and google earth that need a large display). my advice is to buy the galaxy nexus, and don't forgot, the price is olso a good thing to keep in mind it costs only 399 $ now ( mabe less i don't know) and is full supported for updates by google and developers that have a solid base made by google. i hope it helps, I wish you have a good choice! :fingers-crossed:

Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.

OptimusLove said:
Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
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Wow, good thing users can easily flash the Takju image huh? Even if not rooted.

OptimusLove said:
Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
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really? good to know. is this the reason why yakju is released after takju? thanks!
( P.S. f*** S******!)

I vote my phone HoX .. the best camera phone i'v ever had ..
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OptimusLove said:
Warning on the Nexus: Outside the US of A, Samsung ,NOT GOOGLE, is controlling the updates.
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What it means?
Edward Cullen

Go with the data plan that makes you happy I'd say.

inoe_day said:
I vote my phone HoX .. the best camera phone i'v ever had ..
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Agreed. HOX worth consideration... Amazing screen, hardware and build quality. Upgraded from GNex and very happy I did. Screens side by side makes AMOLED cringe worthy.
Future Shop also has Rogers HOX on sale for 29.99 right now. Honestly don't feel the GS3 is worth the extra $130.
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Nexus, in my opinion

interest to developed phone....choose nexus
interest in spec and performance....choose sgs3

thebeastglasser said:
S3 is supposedly getting updated to JB late in the fourth quarter 2012.
If you can wait, well then I say go for the S3, if not then go with the Nexus. Personally, my opinion is to grab the S3. You are on XDA after all! Grab yourself a custom Jelly Bean ROM! (The devs are everywhere on the S3 thread, expect one to come out soon if it hasn't come already.)
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And samsung was supposed to have ICS for most of their phones in the first quarter and didnt release them until the 3rd quarter. Thats probably the nicest thing about owning the nexus you know that you will get the updates and you will get them on time. The SIII will get support for updates until the next flagship samsung phone comes out and then they will put it on the back burner just like they did with the SII, skyrocket etc... That was the most frustrating part when i had my skyrocket, i had a phone that was less than a year old, had decent hardware and i knew it would probably never get updated past ICS, because once the SIII came out samsung and AT&T had moved on.

inoe_day said:
I vote my phone HoX .. the best camera phone i'v ever had ..
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I loved my one x but to tell you the truth, the lack of a removable battery really killed it for me. Besides that the phone was awesome.

nexus FTW
Hey ive got an Galaxy Nexus now for over two month and I must say its just awesome, especially in combination with these forums (There are tons of good roms for the GNEX=
The best part about the phone is the stock android experience but thats personal preference.
I also tested the S3 and its a great phone but i dont like the Samsung custom Software that much.

I've had the Galaxy s3 for about a month now and love it.the camera options are awesome, decent selection of ROMs available and some cool compatibility programs if you have dlna devices at home.
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