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This thread has been created to select the most powerful phone of 2012 so far. This is the first installment of many 'award' threads to come. Sorry, in advance, if this has already been done for 2012.
Before I list the nominees I will first state the parameters meant by 'powerful': Battery power and Overall Performance.
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Winners of all awards will be announced in a final thread and all of these singled threads will be on a request for close within a month so vote fast
Nominees:
The Samsung Galaxy S3
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The HTC One X
The LG Optimus 4x HD
Uhm why aren't the xiaomi m2 and the optimus G on the list they are both coming out this year..?
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Uhm why aren't the xiaomi m2 and the optimus G on the list they are both coming out this year..?
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I said so far. they haven't come out yet my friend. I was thinking about the huawei ascend d quad but that isn't out either.
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One X. After the 4.0.4 update and Sense 4.1. Its an absolute BEAST. Benchmarks better than the SGS3 now and Tegra 3 optimized games will give it the edge in gaming over a slightly better GPU in SGS3
When it all comes down to it. Pure power is so close that software optimizations will be the difference maker IMO
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One X. After the 4.0.4 update and Sense 4.1. Its an absolute BEAST
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Was notification light ever fixed? That you couldnt manage the colours of the LED notification light made the one X useless, and even if they did they made the light so hard to see......what a pity
Galaxy Note II should theoretically beat all of them (depending on what you mean by "so far").
Not sure anything beats the Razr Maxx in terms of battery.
Xperia V , T and TX benches higher than those phones... lol!
As far as raw power is concerned it´s the S3 , the international - quad core Exynos version .
The Xperia T and V are S4 , so they are at the same level with HOS , american S3 etc.
+1 for mi2
The unlocked HTC One X has my vote. Technically if we're talking about to this date though, its the Galaxy Note 2.
iPhone !
Ofcourse the SGS3. Plenty of power. Just hoping some better optimizing with Android OS.
gs3 absolutely
I vote for One X.
When the Optimus G and Mi2 come out, they will really be the fastest. After doing a bit of research on the processor in them, I would say they will be around 70% faster than the One X or S3.
Its quite annoying, not only is my One X getting outdated fast, its going to be outdated by a lot... Phones move to fast now :/ you can't keep up.
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
I'd say it would safely handle any of the current games and apps and anything that android can throw at it so far.
My vote goes for samsung galaxy s3
Sony Xperia V!!
galaxy s3 for sure
If youre talking about hardware most people would say the sgs3 but the meizu MX and another phone I can't think of right now (not the one x) are slightly stronger. For the normal phone you word find in stores, it would be the sgs3
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SGS3 withouth a doubt
S3
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Hi everyone,
I am very excited about the Android phones because of it's user friendliness and faster work experience. So, I purchased my first Android phone in the form of Galaxy 3 and using it is not a great experience for me.
1. No custom ROM for modification.
2. No custom Kernal for overclocking.
3. GPS problems every time.
4. Battery backup is not good.
5. The icons are also very small 'coz it's ldpi.
6. Bored.
I searched cyanogen website and there they modify mostly HTC phones. I think they love to modify HTC phones only. I always want to have different looks to my phone using themes.. as I use to do in my Nokia phones.
And during some research I also got the information regarding processors; This research concludes that Snapdragon is not good as compare to the Humming bird processor used in Galaxy. So, is that TRUE or NOT.
So I want to know from you people that what would I buy..
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HTC Desire OR Galaxy S
HTC Desire No1
If u want user friendly phone with no need to install mods and custom roms, then take Desire, but i f u want the one of the fastest phones in the world, take Galaxy S but you'll have to install custom roms and kernels to make him faster. The Galaxy S has got the best graphic card for now (PowerVR SGX540). Your choice.
Hi
My personel exp with both htc & samsung id say go for htc as per my exp its far easier to flash root unroot with htc had 3 htc phones zero prob
all prob with my 1month old samsung galaxy 3
Thanks
Hari
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Really very very confused
Very very thanks to all of you. But recently on twitter I got to know that Gingerbread will announce on the Galaxy S.
So, is Gingerbread is also come to HTC desire or not.
And on some sites the HTC Desire loses the number against the Galaxy S in the field of u all can see in the link attached :
http://www.simbasics.co.uk/htc-desire-v-samsung-galaxy-s/14514
And the Battery life of HTC desire is already less than Galaxy S as I got know while surfing some sites.
Really very very confused. Please do help to me..............Please
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Very very thanks to all of you. But recently on twitter I got to know that Gingerbread will announce on the Galaxy S.
So, is Gingerbread is also come to HTC desire or not.
And on some sites the HTC Desire loses the number against the Galaxy S in the field of u all can see in the link attached :
http://www.simbasics.co.uk/htc-desire-v-samsung-galaxy-s/14514
And the Battery life of HTC desire is already less than Galaxy S as I got know while surfing some sites.
Really very very confused. Please do help to me..............Please
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Hardware and spec wise, Galaxy S should win. But in reality its equal if slightly ahead. The lagfixes fix the... well, lag And all other problems are going to/ or are fixed. Its a great device, I would recommend it considering it is newer and a gorgeous screen.
All in all Galaxy S, if your willing to lagfix it.
If your worried about CyanogenMod, it runs on both. Galaxy S is probably more likely to get ports of new stock roms, since it's newer, and because of the Nexus S. Desire is cheaper. Personally, I went with Galaxy S.
Galaxy s. The desire suffers from buttons rather than capacitive keys and has a redundant trackpad.
Also, its the kind of phone one might buy for a parent.
hi peeps,
i'm looking for an "updateable" phone..i'm leaning towards the Desire as HTC has a strong track record of updating its phones, as well as strong community support, but on the other hand the Nexus S is out at is based on the SGS, so the updates may stop pretty soon.
The SGS has better hardware, but the recent Froyo update mess made me think twice; perhaps the more "chic" brands like Samsung and Sony Ericsson don't really take updates seriously?
If i go by the thinking that the phone with most units sold will be supported better, the Desire would have the edge right?
So, which phone would you suggest to a would-be Android developer? tia
Nexus S all the way You'll be sure to get all the latest updates first, directly from Google. And it's the best Android phone money can buy IMHO.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/16/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-us-carrier-names-revealed-atandt-attain-veri/
So not only do they have lame names, but SGS2 isn't releasing on T-Mobile, at least not now(but I hope it will eventually :/)
Ya, those names make me want to import an SGS2.
Yes I agree how can we "Function" "Within" T mobile when we cannot "Attain" the Galaxy S2............. this sucks............. and so does my pun......
Why dont they just leave Galaxy S2?
History repeats itself... just like the original Galaxy S naming scheme but this time more terrible.
Maybe Samsung is trying to ATTAIN more respect by imroving how they FUNCTION WITHIN? Maybe an ETA on May 24th?????
Also, T-Mo's absence an indicator of ETA and merger/buyout?
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Yes I agree how can we "Function" "Within" T mobile when we cannot "Attain" the Galaxy S2............. this sucks............. and so does my pun......
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That made me laugh
Wasn't a bad pun.
Yeah I do agree though, this sucks...lame ass names and no HSPA+ for T-Mobile.
So i wonder if this will be a better buy than the Evo 3d for sprint users now. May have to change phones again.
These are funny names.
Just like everything else, they're running out of names. Samsung basically uses the same name for most if not all of their Android devices. Galaxy, and then just add a couple of words at the end of it. The next Galaxy is probably going to be called the Samsung Galaxy Burger.
cant wait for the Verizon Function
Spirit Within?
oka1 said:
Yes I agree how can we "Function" "Within" T mobile when we cannot "Attain" the Galaxy S2............. this sucks............. and so does my pun......
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It made my laugh. I agree. The names are awful.
I really couldn't care less about the names ... I really want the VZW one to be LTE capable.
retarded names for sure. but tmobile will be ok, getting the gs2's bigger brother. from tmonews:
The boys over at Thisismynext.com are running quite the scoop with codename “Samsung Hercules.” With a possible arrival date of August this one has some time to mature but the Thisismynext crew has quite the spec breakdown:
4.5″ 480 x 800 Super AMOLED Plus display
Android 2.3
NFC Support
42Mbps HSPA+ capable (category 24 HSDPA and category 6 HSUPA)
AWS plus 850/1900 MHz…they claim support for AT&T’s 4G will be here if the merger succeeds which interesting considering this phone is scheduled for August and the deal won’t close till next year?
Preliminary measurements of 5.16 x 2.76 x 0.37 inches, resembles the AT&T Infuse 4G
16GB internal ROM, 1GB internal RAM, expandable microSD memory up to 32GB
Qualcomm 1.2GHz dual-core APQ8060 processor??
8 megapixel camera with 1080p video capture and front facing camera for video chat
Micro USB transfer for HDMI
These are certainly some impressive specs and if they come to fruition will make for quite the beastly phone. This might be why Thisismynext claims this phone is tagged for the “over $350″ price category. Let’s see how this one develops.
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Maybe Samsung is trying to ATTAIN more respect by imroving how they FUNCTION WITHIN? Maybe an ETA on May 24th?????
Also, T-Mo's absence an indicator of ETA and merger/buyout?
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LOL.
Anyway,
It's Hercules on T-Mobile i heard. (A lot less lame)
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Info: http://semcblog.com/2012/01/09/sony-ericsson-announces-xperia-s/
Large photo: http://www.eurodroid.com/pics/sony-xperia-s.jpg
4.3" HD Reality (1280 x 720, 342ppi) Bravia Engine
dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 1.5GHz
12MP Exmor R f/2.4 (1080p), 1,5 sec to take a shot
Front camera 1.3MP (720p)
32GB
HDMI
NFC chip
PlayStation Certified
2.3 Gingerbread (update to Android 4.0 ICS in Q2 2012)
Battery 1750mAh
128 x 64 x 10.6mm
144gr
galaxy s 3 all the way?
i only really liked the xperia play
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galaxy s 3 all the way?
i only really liked the xperia play
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The success of that phone depends on its price launch...it cannot compete with GS3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wUVKrJUQjg&feature=player_embedded
Coming to the UK in March, so pretty much in line with the Arc last year. Will need to have a similar lower launch price to the Arc if it's going to make any kind of impact.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/hands-on-sony-xperia-s-review-1053275
now i have sony ericsson arc ..my next phone would be Xperia S
Nice phone, design is little old but 1,5GHz dual core cpu, 1gb ram and adreno 220 will eat all phones
Design is great! I liked both phones that Sony has announced.
Very nice design, hopefully it will have a decent price
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Is Snapdragon better than exynos?
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I love the dedicated camera button. Why launch the device with GB though? Weird thing to do when every phone coming out at that time will come with ICS. Why use the Snapdragon SoC? That's going to be "old" technology come March. It seems as if Sony Ericsson always find a way to mess up a perfectly nice looking device. :bangs head:
It's the X10 all over again.. Nice screen, nice camera, good chipset, but launches with an old OS and in 3 months the new Galaxy S launches and no one cares about him any more.
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It's the X10 all over again.. Nice screen, nice camera, good chipset, but launches with an old OS and in 3 months the new Galaxy S launches and no one cares about him any more.
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Not everyone is going to be wowed that just because it has a quad core.
francois36boris said:
It's the X10 all over again.. Nice screen, nice camera, good chipset, but launches with an old OS and in 3 months the new Galaxy S launches and no one cares about him any more.
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After dealing (and continuing to deal) with my problems with my captivate (original galaxy s) I will not buy another samsung phone for a least quite some time. On top of that I am a sucker for looks and this phone is beautiful.
The only thing I'm bummed about is that this isn't the one launching on AT&T, I guess it looks too nice to be. I guess I'll just have to shell out however much extra to get one of these unlocked instead.
Beautiful hardware, needs better software.
If just it had the touchpads of a play *daydreaming*
I used mah awesome Xperia Play R800i w/ CM7 to write this
I believe the S stands for sexy not just Speed like cough iphone 4s cough
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Awesome. Another phone from Sony that does NOT support T-Mobile USA 3G. That is hsdpa 1700
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i think this phone is cool or at least the concept of it is the design isnt bad but im not completely won over to the sony bandwagon yet.
I've had my Xperia Arc for half a year now, and when it gets old and I want to replace it I'll probably get another Xperia phone if Sony keeps making them as good. I'm ok for now, though.
Nice device
I am able to upgrade in september, and was wondering if i should get galaxy s3, or wait for the next nexus or nexuses, because i heard they have better development support. Is it worth it to wait, or is there enough support on s3, being so popular. Also, how long would i have to wait for the next nexus
Nexuses have great support, but if you need a phone now go ahead, the s2 is getting jellybean.
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Nexus devices get updates directly which is fantastic, there is no waiting involved for manufacturers to add all the bloatware. I have an S3 and know that Samsung will be quite dellayed on any jelly bean update, so I have just accepted that any jellybean I get will be a custom rom but I'm okay with that. Personally my next phone would be a nexus, but I have enjoyed my S2 and currently love my S3
Can you add one more phone on that poll?
The LG Optimus ME v2 Nexus Edition (so much for long Android phone names)
1.6 GHz processor
Android 4.1 Jellybean
3GB RAM
16, 32, 64 GB Storage
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Can you add one more phone on that poll?
The LG Optimus ME v2 Nexus Edition (so much for long Android phone names)
1.6 GHz processor
Android 4.1 Jellybean
3GB RAM
16, 32, 64 GB Storage
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Damn you!!!
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Damn you!!!
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Why?
I would really like to see a dual exynos 5 phone; benchmarks look promising. Or, use of Qualcomms line would be sweet.
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I am able to upgrade in september, and was wondering if i should get galaxy s3, or wait for the next nexus or nexuses, because i heard they have better development support. Is it worth it to wait, or is there enough support on s3, being so popular. Also, how long would i have to wait for the next nexus
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I'd wait for the Nexus...better support...plus, what's the hurry?
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I'd wait for the Nexus...better support...plus, what's the hurry?
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well, when is it supposed to come out?
Galaxy S3...
Dont take any Samsung Devices just the ones directly supported from google. Samsungs update Politic is terrible!
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Dont take any Samsung Devices just the ones directly supported from google. Samsungs update Politic is terrible!
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they really are, ive been burned thrice times..sadly ..only reason i tested the nexus is because i knew google was supporting it...if you dont care about the mediocre features of the s3 or dont care for touchwiz i suggest you wait for the next nexus..if you care about them then get the s3..but im sure you know or if you dont know..samsung is horrible with updates ..i got the behold...smh..then the galaxy s..wow..then the galaxy s 2..shouldnt have been shocked..see they dont really build up to much talk about updates..they let it ride for a year..then drop a new phone thats better and forget about the last one..if you dont care about support and updates and dont mind touchwiz and its features then i suggest get it..im not bashing the gs3 for anyone thats reading this, im just stating whats happened from past experiences and my experience with the s3, its a beautiful snappy perfect little phone well little isnt the word lol..but the features it offers if you care about customization and what not are just a gimick. if you dont care about customization like most general purchasers or just dont take the time to figure out how to do then you should get it
Good news for you:
http://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_specs_could_be_showing_a_revamped_nexus-news-4682.php
Maybe this is the next Nexus.
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Good news for you:
http://www.gsmarena.com/leaked_specs_could_be_showing_a_revamped_nexus-news-4682.php
Maybe this is the next Nexus.
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I highly highly doubt that will be the next Nexus device. With those specs, there is absolutely no reason for someone with a Galaxy Nexus to upgrade.
Hi there Xda
It's 2013, they promised the world would end, but APPLE still survived
I am sorry I am on team android
Technology changes so fast and I can't keep up, still I know nothing about the latest releases and I have been using a Galaxy SII and I loved it. Soon I will have to buy a new phone and there were some things I had in mind.
Good Screen Quality
4,5 inch+
Good Battery
Good performance
Rooting
BUILD QUALITY (I am quite unhandy, so I bought a SGII, it feel from stairs, tabels, on the street and it survived, SO YES, this is important
My old phone got stolen , so it's time for something new.
Any advice?
Next time, please use this thread. But try the galaxy s 3, note 2, or upcoming s 4
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A nexus 4 would b a nice choice
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A nexus 4 would b a nice choice
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Isn't available in Belgium So I need an alternative
Galaxy Note2 just the best phone at the moment......:good (3100mAh battery life men!) highly recommended
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Galaxy Note2 just the best phone at the moment......:good (3100mAh battery life men!) highly recommended
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I was doubting between
Galaxy Note 2
Samsung 3
or
HTC one X
You can always get one from ebay. Though, if you don't want to, i'd recommend Droid Razr Maxx HD or Galaxy S3.
A nexus 4 seems to make sense for u
I'm using an S3, rooted and AOKP. I would recommend it to anyone. My device can preform with anyone in my opinion.
Xperia Z of Sony Or Note 2
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Cell phone watch is a tendency.i have bought V-Watch D3(Red) which only costs $64.99, a 1.4" Touch Screen Watch Phone with A-GPS, Bluetooth, Camera.Very nice.
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Galaxy Note2 just the best phone at the moment......:good (3100mAh battery life men!) highly recommended
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Killiy said:
Cell phone watch is a tendency.i have bought V-Watch D3(Red) which only costs $64.99, a 1.4" Touch Screen Watch Phone with A-GPS, Bluetooth, Camera.Very nice.
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I don't fee like a watch might be something but thanks for the suggestion
i Like soo much OPPO Find 5''
The only Android devices worth owning have "Nexus" in the name.
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The only Android devices worth owning have "Nexus" in the name.
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Nexus certainly is!
But I regret that we are at the beginning of a promessing year.
Android will be pushed to Key Lime
Samsung will come up with a new display technology
1080p screens will be the norm
Quadcores will dominate the smartphone world
And prices might gone down, since new competitors are ready to storm the European market
And NOW I have to get myself a phone
Current Options[/B]
Galaxy S3
Galaxy Note 2
go for samsung galaxy s3! its really good & it suits ur requirements :good:
Wait till s4 buddy. It's gonna be a kickass for all other major phones now!
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Wait till s4 buddy. It's gonna be a kickass for all other major phones now!
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I hope the layout is less rounded than the S3
But I am definitely on the lookout for this phone
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I hope the layout is less rounded than the S3
But I am definitely on the lookout for this phone
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They might bring in a new design.
Hopefully a better build quality too!
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They might bring in a new design.
Hopefully a better build quality too!
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What was wrong with the build quality