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What mobile to get?

Hi all,
Me and my gf are looking to get a new mobile phone/smart-phone some time soon. We've been using an iPhone 3GS for about two years now and think its time to upgrade.
I told her that I think Android Phones are better than Apple phones and we've been looking around.
So far we've had a look at (I dont know the EXACT names...im not good with phones):
HTC One X
Samsung Galaxy S2
Google Galaxy Nexus
iuno much about other phones so far..should we wait for the Samsung Galaxy S3 or the iPhone 5?
I will be using it mostly for music\watching converted videos\occasional games with the occasional calling and texting, and she will be doing pretty much the same, with a bit more calling and texting. What do you guys suggest?
Thanks all.

The one x!!!

I Would wait for S3 full specs... But so far i would go with one X

Yeah if you can't wait get the HTC one x, if not wait for the sg3 specs.
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I think one x is the best so far but still u can chill for S3

Samsung Galaxy S3
HTC ONE X
or if you want a device without the Manufacturer Skins go for a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, you'll be the first to get updates from Google.

Galaxy S2.. or better yet, just wait for the S3...
One X has the better specs among the phone you mentioned but the only thing that keeps me from choosing it is the fact that its not using Super Amoled screen.
I dunno, but I tend to shy back on phones not running Super Amoled screens anymore.. Sammy is pretty much on the bandwagon on hooking me up on their Super Amoled screens that my eyes are keenly fond or fixated by it already
anything not Super Amoled (for me) is not so much anymore nice to look at....
Just me though

I would choose the HTC One X.

HTC ONE X will get all app support)

One x
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Take a look at the Asus Padfone. Same core as the One X, but transformerable into a tablet and notebook form. It's set to be released this month with the LTE version coming Q3.

I would wait until the officially announce the Galaxy s3 because it is supposed to be incredible, but if it is not you could just go buy your next best choice!

I would wait for the specs from the new galaxy too. But, like the others, if you could not wait, id go with the one x.

The Nexus is a pure ICS Phone. Would be my favorite.
HTC uses the Sense UI, the One X Sense 4 which might be quite good looking and has some special apps on top. But: Right at the moment I'm using a HTC Desire with a ICS Custom ROM (before I always used a ROM with Sense) and i thought a could not life without Sense UI, but ICS is nearly perfekt.
I read somewhere that google wants to release Android 5.0 in August 2012. That another point why i would buy the google phone - the nexus will be the first to get the update.

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htc one X

HTC One X or my favorit the Sony Xperia S

[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

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Samsung all the way
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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 !!!

Samsung galaxy s 2 vs htc one x

What are the pro's and con's of these two smartphones? Htc one x is newer, so better ?

I definitely like the way the HTC OneX looks (in white) over my SGS2... And the screen resolution is better on the one x as well. Sure it isnt SuperAmoled but i could live with that. I'm really not sure which one has the better camera..but the Htcs camera has a few features I would be interested in trying out. Also if having a non removable battery and no expandable micro sd storage bothers you. I would actually give the htc a try if they had the one x on sprint instead of that butchered version they're calling the evo 4 g lte...maybe its looks will grow on me..
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I have a one x and love it. It is a better spec'd phone than the sgs2. What I would say about the S2 is that it run really good for an android. The one x is buggy and does some weird stuff the s2 probably works better than any other android.

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I have a one x and love it. It is a better spec'd phone than the sgs2. What I would say about the S2 is that it run really good for an android. The one x is buggy and does some weird stuff the s2 probably works better than any other android.
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Word better than any other android ? Sorry I didn't realize you owned evry single
High tech smartphone out there ...
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i read many articles about smartphones, and the htc one-series are a bit better than the sgs2 - imo. and the haptics/quality of htc-phones are better than the samsungs.

samsung is famous because their design ( not in S3 i think it look weird)
one X is a bit stronger then s2 but i will choose s2 because it look better.

samsung is more famous i believe however htc seems better to me with better screen resolution

barzi3 said:
samsung is more famous i believe however htc seems better to me with better screen resolution
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It's the same 720p resolution.

Of course go with HTC!

Does the USB jig work with any HTC phone? Didn't think so. I'll stick with Samsung please and thanks.

depends on carrier, both phones have different socs based on carrier. Get one with qualcomm 8960. Krait, adreno225, lte on 28 nm process ftw
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Two things that I dislike about the one x is the no SD card slot and non removable battery. They aren't total deal breakers, but still big points.
Though, I haven't looked into the S2 much, I'm not even sure if it does have those two things.

Honestly, One X vs SGS3 is a more fair comparison
»Tegra 3 / Qualcomm S4 > Dual Core Exynos
»4.7 SLCD2 720p > 4.3 WVGA SAMOLED+
»Policarbonate Body > Plastic
»One X camera > SGS2 camera
»Sense 4 > Touchwiz 4 (opinion based)
Still, SGS2 has removable battery and expandible storage
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hmmm,,, one x

Samsung galaxy s2 is better.

Fan boy

I have Samsung , but I am not fan boy(I think they are like apple fan) I ovviously prefer Htc one x , a very performant smartphone from a very serious society

Of course htc one x!! .. coz it has quad core processor, I'm sure it is better than galaxy s2 .. except you challenged htc one x with sgsiii.. it will be a different story
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htc is famous for build quality... no jig but htc has official boot loader unlocking and still covers warranty after that (hardware wise of course)

the screen, camera, and having ICS 4.0 with sense

What device is the best for me?

Hi guys,
I have a question i didn't know where to post this concedering its not for a particular device or platform so i posted it here any way here is my question i have a HTC EVO 3D and i want to upgrade,why do i want to upgrade 2 reasons number one screen size its too small i had a GALAXY Note so when i went back to the EVO its small and the second one is the Processor its fast but not too fast anyway i was planning on buying the GALAX S III international version when it comes out but after i saw the price i was surprised its 800$ for the 16 GB so im stuck with the following and i need an advice (of course if by the time the S III comes out the price drops to around 600-650 i'll buy it )
Here are the phones im thinking of (and if u have other phones please tell me)
1- HTC One X international version
2-HTC Titan II
3-GALAXY Note
Please help thank you.
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I'd go for the Note. Cheaper and overall better. Sure the One X is quadcore, but Tegra kinda sucks so the extra buck you have to add isn't really worth it. Titan is quite meh.
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Go for the One X , the screen is better the CPU is very fast and the GPU with custom roms increase the phones overall performance. I would only recommand the GALAXY Note if you email a lot because it feels like the note is designed for the business person in mind.

I don't know what kind of prices you got there guys but here the Note is about 200€ cheaper than the One X, which isn't that much better, not like 200€-better for sure IMHO. It actually is inferior for some aspects, like screen size (and pentile ain't bad on a 5.3"), removable battery, sd slot, and that pen thing that is mostly a gimmick but oh well. Once it gets even cheaper I'll definitely pull the trigger on one of those. I used one for a day last week, coupled with an extended battery and a Rii Keyboard it proved to be a very nice and portable mini tablet, the tablet mode you get on AOSP ROMs is also pretty sick. Not a great fan of those new Htc phones with locked bootloaders and all that jazz. ICS sources for the Note have just been released by the way, even better ROMs will come very soon, even tho AOKPs are already 99% hack free and rock solid.
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Use a website like phonescoop.com to compare them side-by-side. See exactly what each specs are and which one has the specs you really care about. That would be of great help.

yuseiatlas said:
Hi guys,
I have a question i didn't know where to post this concedering its not for a particular device or platform so i posted it here any way here is my question i have a HTC EVO 3D and i want to upgrade,why do i want to upgrade 2 reasons number one screen size its too small i had a GALAXY Note so when i went back to the EVO its small and the second one is the Processor its fast but not too fast anyway i was planning on buying the GALAX S III international version when it comes out but after i saw the price i was surprised its 800$ for the 16 GB so im stuck with the following and i need an advice (of course if by the time the S III comes out the price drops to around 600-650 i'll buy it )
Here are the phones im thinking of (and if u have other phones please tell me)
1- HTC One X international version
2-HTC Titan II
3-GALAXY Note
Please help thank you.
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HTC One X
HTC Sence UI beats Note in 100 ways

Why not the nexus. Its much cheaper than the s3 and its a great phone. Still one of the best and probably the best price/goodness ratio.

galaxy note is the best
i have one and it's greate

I like the GALAXY Nexus cause of its display and stock ICS but i use SD Card so i need a phone with an option to expaned my memory but i kept the HTC One X cause of its Quad Core Processor
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I dont know the price is kinda of an issue but and the screen size (im a fan of the 5"screens) its of course better in preformance no doubt but im from the few fans of the Touchwiz UI its more simple than the Sense UIor maybe cause im used to it i had 3 devices with TouchWiz so i find it easier but still the HTC One X stunning camera,preformance and display is a plus
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Ok but the One X have a worst battery than the EVO 3D....

Galaxy Note or Galaxy S2.. with additional batteries

if easy to hold better take s2 if you want better take galaxy note or tab

I dont know but HTC devices tend to have bad battery life for some reason LOL
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Galaxy Note very big I think.. You can't touch all screen by one hand, sometimes I you'll need that.. S2 The Best!
HTC good but not good enough

It's a year in, and I'm still really enjoying my Samsung infuse. true 4g would be nice, but the devs are working on Miui ICS and it looks awesome

i used all of them. my advice is : GALAXY Note is a good one if you don't mind the big size. then chose GALAXY S2 !

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true 4g would be nice, but the devs are working on Miui ICS and it looks awesome
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4g is good.. very good.. great, but in some places there is no 4g unfortunately only 3g or worst.
I'd like my S2 to have 4g, but it's not.. Maybe you'd better wait for S3?

I dont mind the big screen actually i want something bigger than 4.3" i dont know why many people think its too big im really into big devices but not over 5.3" cause that would be really inconvienent for a mobile phone thats why i kept in mind choices like the HTC Titan 1/2 cause i really like the Metro UI and WP is kinda between the line of simplicity and costumizations still android is the best im freaking confused guys tell me more about ur experiance with the devices ur advising thanks
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Galaxy Nexus vs HTC one x

Hello guys, im going to buy a new handset i already have an HTC inspire 4g, and i fall in love with HTC but i am curious about the galaxy nexus, i think now the nexus is a little better than the HTC, but maybe the new official rom of HTC with jelly bean will be awesome!!! What do u think??

eduardosanzb said:
Hello guys, im going to buy a new handset i already have an HTC inspire 4g, and i fall in love with HTC but i am curious about the galaxy nexus, i think now the nexus is a little better than the HTC, but maybe the new official rom of HTC with jelly bean will be awesome!!! What do u think??
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HTC One X has better hardware than the Nexus. You should totally buy it.

As is almost always the case with device comparisons, each has their own advantages/disadvantages. The One X certainly has superior hardware, but the Nexus has the advantage of the pure Google experience out-of-the-box and is guaranteed to receive official updates before other devices for the foreseeable future.

One X totally
Google Nexus is on par with Galaxy SII in terms of performance, and One X is HTC's answer to Galaxy SIII, it is almost 1 generation later than the Nexus. So definitely go for the One X.
But I would pick the S3 instead of One X from my experience with HTC sensation.

DruidXL said:
Google Nexus is on par with Galaxy SII in terms of performance, and One X is HTC's answer to Galaxy SIII, it is almost 1 generation later than the Nexus. So definitely go for the One X.
But I would pick the S3 instead of One X from my experience with HTC sensation.
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I agree with DruidXL..
Choose the OneX over Nexus and the S3 over OneX but if your going to do a lot of ROM dev then go in for Nexus as its easier to do in that phone as its a Nexus Series phone..

arnabghosal said:
I agree with DruidXL..
Choose the OneX over Nexus and the S3 over OneX but if your going to do a lot of ROM dev then go in for Nexus as its easier to do in that phone as its a Nexus Series phone..
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Thanks of all of you, i am decidid to buy the one x but definitely i will take off the sense and put a jelly bean rom!!!

Wow. Thats funny, I have convinced a person who bought the HTC one x to switch to the gnex. He was amazed at the fluidity of the gnex.
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I'd still choose the Nexus. One X is fugly and *shudder* sense. S3 is like a slightly better Nexus without the advantage the Nexus line adds.

I would go for the One X... much better hardware a little more expensive tho.

We had a big debate about this at work. Consensus was that the One X is definitely the superior phone if it's bought carrier-free, unlocked and rooted, but the Galaxy Nexus is a far better value.