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[Q] A Phone? which to get

Hi all,
I am in the process of helping my friend purchase an android phone. I'm not the best in decision making and since he is on At&t and I am on Verizon there is not a whole lot I can help him with... So I'm asking for recommendations on the best phone out there on At&t at a price no higher than $50 (refurbished is okay) This will be his first android phone and id love to get him to join the community but his concern is that he doesn't want the phone to be obsolete after a year (because he is signing a 2 year agreement) and doesn't at the moment want to flash any custom ROMs, but i may be able to change that.
Thanks in advance!

Galaxy S 2 skyrocket
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toto4u said:
Galaxy Note is the best
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Galaxy S 2 skyrocket
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Those are both over 50 I believe
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He could try to go with the Galaxy Nexus or wait a bit for the GS III. Not sure about the prices though.

ZTE Blade or HTC Desire
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I would probably wait for the HTC one X or maybe the Galaxy S3 sort of next generation smartphones

Sprint Galaxy Nexus VS Sprint Galaxy S III

I am switching to Sprint to get on a family plan to save money. I do not mind waiting a little bit. I was about to get the Galaxy S II but I decided to wait. I'm glad I did because I would have been stuck on the 4G Network. Now Sprint has 4G LTE out and I almost bought the Galaxy Nexus but I am still glad that I waited again because I was thinking about the HTC EVO 4G LTE. Then now I find out that the Galaxy S III will becoming out in May/June time line. I do not mind wating and that is a phone that will be worth having for a couple of years and you will not feel bad right after buying it that it is out dated.
My question is. Is the Galaxy Nexus still the better phone for development and support for rooting. Or is the HTC EVO better for features and support. Or will the Galaxy S III have so much support and be the best phone on the planet that this question will be null and void?
I am just looking for an amazing phone with 4G LTE and full dev. support.
Is there a little nasty rumor that the Nexus has better phone quality than HTC and Samsung? Because I am getting sick and tired of nasty android phone quality like on the Dell Streak.
Well anyway any help would be greatly appreciated please post...

The SIII will undeniably become the better phone over time, due to it's performance upgrades that will allow it to outmatch the antique GN; basically, the GN will get G updates, while the SIII will be updated even after the GN dies. For longevity go with the SIII, but if you want a cell for now, go with the GN. Although that would be counter intuitive in all senses.
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Exactly. I do want a phone now but I am not worried about it at all I do not mind at all waiting a couple of months to have a phone last a couple of years.
My last question is which phone has better reception and call quality because I do miss my old blackberry because it had amazing call clarity and reception.
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Galaxsy s III is better I think!

When do you think Sprint will get the Galaxy S III?
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Most of the time i would pick a phone with removable battery, cause it allows good usage time even when overclocked.
Just like my hd2 overclock to 1.5 with expanded battery still last long. And maybe a sd slot that keeps all my rom favors

Do you think the Galaxs S III will have a fixed battery?
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Any updates?
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needspractice said:
Any updates?
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Have you been living under a rock for the past week?

When is it coming out?
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I think for some reason I am now considering the Galaxy Nexus. I dont think the the Galaxy S III is all what it was cracked up to be. I might just get it though because it has SD Card capabilty but the Nexus is starting to look a lot more appealing with all of the 1 click rom support.
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Anyone else debating on going with the Nexus or the Galaxy S III?
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When you root it or flash a new ROM does it give you portable wireless hot spot?
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New phone suggestions

Hi folks,
I have been using my HTC desire s for the past 1 Year and em feeling a lot intimate with it. recently my screen got cracked and so I plan on getting a new mobile, after a big walk around the forums I found HTC sensation and Galaxy s2 are the ones having a good feedback and also fits my budget. Now em in a duo of which one to select I like htc sense ui a lot but Samsung is well known for its source code release stuff (I'm a flashalcholic). Please suggest me a good mobile my budget is 400 to 450 usd (max 25000 INR)
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EVO
I'm a lil baised but the EVO 3D or the 4G LTE seem really good but I've also heard the Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3 are both great devices and all of those are in your price range.

Ive had the htc sensation and the galaxy s3 not the s2 but me personally i would go with the samsung galaxy s2 seems to be alot of development for both phones but the s2 being more popular would have more devolopment with newer roms in the future i would think. Plus the screen on the galaxy is s2 is better then the sensation in my opinion

HTC One X
Sensation and S2 are both old phones. Or a Galaxy Nexus, much cheaper choice.
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clbattle90 said:
I'm a lil baised but the EVO 3D or the 4G LTE seem really good but I've also heard the Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3 are both great devices and all of those are in your price range.
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Till now I haven't checked with Evo.. Will make some research thanks a lot dude... S3 is no way near my bill
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recepo1 said:
Ive had the htc sensation and the galaxy s3 not the s2 but me personally i would go with the samsung galaxy s2 seems to be alot of development for both phones but the s2 being more popular would have more devolopment with newer roms in the future i would think. Plus the screen on the galaxy is s2 is better then the sensation in my opinion
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Yes just for dev community I have prioritized s2 but build quality of it is not that much to the par
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go for galaxy s2 its still one of the best smartphone & many roms are available for it

I would go with Galaxy S2... HTC sensation is also a good phone and u would not be dissapionted after buying it... but s2 has great future for developments and its one of the most popular phones out in market..

Samsung galaxy nexus is the best dualcore quality-price. Buy it.

Galaxy nexus all the way buy it!
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Nexus or find a way to get a S3
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Why not galaxy nexus? It's in your budget, actually cheaper. And probably better than HTC sensation or Samsung galaxy s 3
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I just compared Galaxy s2 and s3 and I can say that the new Galaxy s3 very sensitive sensors. Highly recommended!

Govern. ningeve
Galaxy Nexus. You will have much better and prolonged support with it.

S3 as it is one of the best devices at the moment with very strong spcs. However galaxy nexus is also a very strong device. It like i9100. ( little weaker) but as it from google sources, it 'll get every new software update. Don't forget that nexus s has jellybean 4.1 and galaxy s (i9000,9001,9003,9030) gingerbread 2.3.6!!!!!!!
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Galaxy nexus all the way buy it!
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I like Nexus a lot but I feel it's screen size is tooo big
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Samsung galaxy nexus is the best dualcore quality-price. Buy it.
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I would go with Galaxy S2... HTC sensation is also a good phone and u would not be dissapionted after buying it... but s2 has great future for developments and its one of the most popular phones out in market..
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go for galaxy s2 its still one of the best smartphone & many roms are available for it
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have took a big walk and found my favorite company htc has got a perfect mobile for me.. The htc one s now started my research over that phone
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I would buy a Samsung Galaxy SII (new or used...)...

have took a big walk and found my favorite company htc has got a perfect mobile for me.. The htc one s now started my research over that phone
Folks your opinions please
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Galaxy s3
~Samsung Galaxy SIII (SPH-L710) - Blazer ROM v1.6 - TWRP~

Galaxy Note 2
Galaxy Note 2 all the way if u can hold out

Samsung galaxy SIII or Samsung Note 2?

Guys i m selling my i9003 i have learnt very much from this device about firmware custom Rom etc
But sorry to say bye ....Can any body tell me which phone should i buy .....Samsung galaxy SIII or Samsung Note 2?
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I would go for Note 2 without doubt. At similar prices (around 50-100$ diference) the Note 2 is much comfortable to use it with two hands, but Galaxy S3 is neither good on one or both hands (I hope this changes with s4)
Sincerely I will go for the HTC One (or One X+ although is a bit old). Only because of the materials, and the grip.

Yes definately go fot Galaxy Note 2.
or spend more and go for Galaxy S 4
cuz one simply doesnt go for an outdated phone
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karanmirchandani96 said:
Guys i m selling my i9003 i have learnt very much from this device about firmware custom Rom etc
But sorry to say bye ....Can any body tell me which phone should i buy .....Samsung galaxy SIII or Samsung Note 2?
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I think it's not a bright idea to choose between the 2 phone 'cus they both have the same problem when you use custom ROM. Check the team Hacksung wiki for the problems. If you like flashing, go to Sony phones (Xperia Z or ZL)

I just want better display..no laggy user interface...and most important it should get further updates.
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Then buy a Nexus
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Hey go for s4 or xperia z it will surely have good dev support

Actually i want to buy tomorrow only and xperia z price will fall like hell and i cant wait for s4
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karanmirchandani96 said:
Guys i m selling my i9003 i have learnt very much from this device about firmware custom Rom etc
But sorry to say bye ....Can any body tell me which phone should i buy .....Samsung galaxy SIII or Samsung Note 2?
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I bought the S3. It's a great phone and I have no regrets. It seems big at first coming from the SL, but 2 days later, it just fits perfectly in the hand and the size is about as big as is comfortable for one-handed use. I use my S3 with one hand all the time.
The Note 2 seems too big. But I have never owned one.
As for the UX, the S3 is unbelievably snappy. It never lags and the screen is BEAUTIFUL.
I am using the stock ROM because it really is better than CyanogenMod. Samsung really made a beautiful TouchWiz experience on the S3. I flashed CM10.1 and I felt like I was missing out on the great features Samsung put in the S3, so I went back to stock. Vanilla android seems too empty for such a powerful phone. TouchWiz makes sense.
You can wait for the S4, but I think the S3 isn't going to lose any attention anytime soon for being such a beast of a phone. Few S3 owners are going to upgrade to the S4. S4 buyers will probably be S1 and S2 owners as well as owners of other android phones. S3 to S4 isn't a significant enough upgrade for the investment. The S3 won't lose dev support, neither Samsung support. It's getting JB 4.2.1 shortly after the release of S4 and there's already a leaked firmware, but the current official ROM is 4.1.2.
PS: The S3 forum is a wild place with a horrible atmosphere. Since I bought my S3, I still visit the SL forum frequently and enjoy the energy here. Cheers!

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NOTE 2 !!!!!

NOTE 2 is bigger, but u have to think if this is an advantage for you (maybe small hands :fingers-crossed:, or u find hard to keep it in ur jeans' pockets...). But i find NOTE 2 not very expensive and it has better performance than S3

So, what did you end up buying?

Galaxy s3...made for humans
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Welcome aboard, buddy.

I went from the SL to the S3 too. Don't regret it one bit! Welcome to the club man.
Those forums aren't as bad as I've seen some get, however, the atmosphere over here is great. Check out the S3's Indian owner's thread if you want an atmosphere like this.
Tip: try the Perseus kernel and play around with it a bit.
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Thanks brother
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[Q] I would like to buy an Android phone

I would like to buy a new smartphone with Android OP, and support on XDA forums.
currently i have Xperia Play with a lot of problems.
What smartphone i can buy with 300$ ?
I would like him to have at least this:
1GB RAM
SD slot
Touch Screen 4.0" or bigger
8GB ROM or bigger
Android ICS or JB
GSM 850
Thank You

Galaxy n9te n7100 or n7105
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Galaxy n9te n7100 or n7105
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I have already thought about that, seems to be a great phone but it's much expensive then 300$

How is the Samsung Galaxy S3 mini ?
I found this on amazon, please answer quick, they finishing the sell soon.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...BLQC/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A3F0XNES7RO67X
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...A3NS4AR4LCXRI&qid=1365360036&s=generic&sr=1-2

Nexus 4.
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Galaxy S2 with ICS Neat Rom is quite good.

S2 is suitable

samsung galaxy siii mini

I second the S2. large volume means a pretty good market and it meets all your specs. It's also pretty mainstream, so good active development too.

Nexus 4
Buy Nexus 4 :fingers-crossed: