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[Q] Galaxy S or HTC Desire HD?!

Hi all, Just as the title states.
Im choosing between those 2 phones. The Galaxy S and the HTC Desire HD.
BTW, im from Singapore and currently the HTC Desire HD is not out yet on singapore carriers. Moreover, the Galaxy S MIGHT be cheaper than HTC Desire HD as its an older phone (i guess)..
Im upgrading from my Omnia 2(winmo "FTW!") and want to change to an android device that can provide me with the maximum android experience without lag.
IMO. i think that touchwiz 3.0 is laggy sometimes. (Correct me if im wrong)
and i LOVE HTC sense UI.
So why am i asking you guys this question?
These are the factors that is holding me back from making a choice.
***Note these are only MY OPINIONS.
[they can change depending on ur answers =D]
Galaxy S-----
the good
-Super Amoled Screen only =/
the bad
-needs to be rooted
-touchwiz 3.0...
HTC Desire HD-------
the good
-4.3inch
-HTC sense
-integration with htcsense dot com
the bad
-Noobish LCD screen...
-Heavy??? i guess...
So guys pls write down your views on these 2 phones so that i can make a choice.
THANK YOU.

Just got myself Desire HD and I'm loving it - it's really a great device, however there are some downsides:
- speaker is really bad and quiet. Would love if it had speaker as good as n95 (I know, impossible considering the thickness of desire hd)
- the body of the phone is top quality, except battery and sim covers - really cheap plastic.
- battery life isn't as good as some other smartphones on the market, but soon we will be able to get batteries with slightly more "juice" (~1500 vs ~1200) - same size.
- screen doesn't have the same "wow" factor as galaxy s.
Other than that its really good, I'm happy with my choice and, as long you remember all the downsides you won't regret choosing desire hd.
For more info look for other topics on this subject.
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oldmanofskye said:
- battery life isn't as good as some other smartphones on the market, but soon we will be able to get batteries with slightly more "juice" (~1500 vs ~1200) - same size.
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What do you mean by this??
Are they going to be selling a 1500mAh battery?
1200mAh is stock?

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[Q] Google Nexus S and HTC Desire HD

Hi guys. I am planning to buy one of those phones listed above. Please help me decide. I dont know what to buy. I love Samsung google nexus S but ive seen so manyy nega feedbacks about it. what are the pros and cons of HTC desire HD and Samsung Google Nexus S. Please help me guys. About the software, is there any issue on google nexus S? and is google nexus S gonna get every update on android? and how about desire HD?
THANKS IN ADVANCE!
CHEERS!

For me the Nexus S is the more desirable of the two because it is stock Android. I just don't see the need for Sense bloatware...but that's just me

DirkGently1 said:
For me the Nexus S is the more desirable of the two because it is stock Android. I just don't see the need for Sense bloatware...but that's just me
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yes but the desire is very easy to root and S-off so you can get it to stock pretty easily using a rom like cyanogen 7
my friend has a nexus S and i still like my DHD better even if it is from a purely aesthetic point of view, performance is pretty much the same @ stock but i think the nexus responds to overclocking better than the DHD thats if you actually plan on overclocking.

The HTC Desire HD has HTC Sense HD.... its great!
And you have SOFF and Root so you can put plan Android on it.
U can do this at the Nexus S too but i think the Desire HD is the better Phone! Just because of Sense and its look

thats a touph decision, they are both great phones.
buy them both.

I cant afford to buy them both.. im still a 16 yr old student andd i have two phones. i am planning to sell them and buy nexus S. andd have another with a black and white screen :|
Im thinking rly hard for these, i like the design of Nexus S and its pure android. i can get each and every update that will be released on the next months. i also like DHD but its design is a no no for me.typical rectangular shaped phone and im also worried about its updates because DHD might not get future updates.
Naaah, im really confused.
Thanks for your replies sir *salutes*
EDIT: and also ive heard that the battery of the HTC desire HD sucks. what should i do? help please. thanks!

Nexus S = no sd card
Is it true that the Nexus S has no SD Card slot? That would be the deal breaker for me to not get that phone.

Get a Hd2, the most customizable phone going, you can then use a desire or froyo or gingerbread rom, or even wp7 if you fancy it.
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If I could choose between Nexus S, DHD and HD2, i would definately take the HD2! Hardware of the DHD and HD2 are nearly the same and it costs only half of the DHD. You can choose out of many OS's and the Android-feeling on the HD2 is native.
If you want a short answer:
There is no big difference between these phones, only the price matters.
First I wasn't sure if I should by the DHD or HD2 and I took the latter. A used HD2 but in very good condition for 180€ is a fair price. And DHD for 450€ is too expensive for me as a 17y old student ;D

[Q] Whats the best Android device out? Hmmm

Hi Dudes,
Getting board and i want to know what the best android device out is disregarding price etc... If i could get any phone out which one should i get? I got some money and i want to own the best android phone out lol.
Pretty simple, couldnt find a better section in the forums... And im talking best of the best obviously not "The HTC Desire because its awesum and cheap" lol.

Samsung Galaxy S II, is being talked a lot. I'm trying get one.

CdTDroiD said:
Hi Dudes,
Getting board and i want to know what the best android device out is disregarding price etc... If i could get any phone out which one should i get? I got some money and i want to own the best android phone out lol.
Pretty simple, couldnt find a better section in the forums... And im talking best of the best obviously not "The HTC Desire because its awesum and cheap" lol.
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There is no real answer for this question. Even if I do tell you a model which I think is the best, someone else will have a different opinion. Also there are already many threads like this which may have been deleted by mods or just buried. You said the HTC Desire,... I would say HTC Desire HD although I would not have chosen that in the first place. If you even do get recommended a good device, a newer one will come out soon which will be better. Even the second half of this year, tegra 3 cpu phones are supposed to launch. That is phones with quad core processors... much faster than phones now.

HI..I would support Samsung Galaxy ACE...
Good looks, High performance, resonable price..

Its pretty simple really I didnt say what phone do you like the best I meant the most powerfully phone out, but never mind I bought the sgs2
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I own a SGS but from what I hear everywhere the SGS2 is currently the best android phone out there.

sgs2 is the best atm. from previous desire, xt 720, x10 ,ace user here.
normal heating and batt for android.
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Time for new Android Phone! But which?

Hello,
My HTC Touch Cruise which I have used for tooo long, is slowly dying...
So, I'm looking for a new phone, my requirements being:
->Android
->Sim card (not sim-less! I regularly use 3-4 simcards travelling between countries)
->HTC (Sorry Samsung!)
Having done some research I have noticed that the main players are:
->HTC Sensation
->HTC Desire HD
Sensation, being a newer model, has higher specifications.
I would be grateful for help with some of my doubts:
1)Are there any other HTC models worth consideration?
2)Are you aware of any new models/developments worth waiting for (I don't mind waiting a month or two), like e.g. new Android series?
3)Are there any significant issues suggesting that getting HTC Sensation would NOT be a good idea?
4)Is there any difference between HTC Sensation models in UK and US?
Thank you for your help!
Best,
Theriel

You kiddin' right? Comparing Sensation to Desire HD?
Sensation belong to the new generation with dual core processor while Desire HD still belongs to the old single core generation.
The only problem with Sensation for being the newest flagship model is usual...the price...
If you can afford it, there is nothing which can beat Sensation.

Hi,
Thanks for the response, but... comparison between these two models has been only one of my questions. Also, not always newer = better, hence my question.
I still would be grateful if somebody could address other of my questions (especially 1,2,4)...
Best,
Theriel

Well, you could wait until HTC releases even better phones. I've got desire HD and it's a good phone, but sensation is much better (and worth more also). Of coure I haven't tested sensation but the specs says it all.

The Sensation is a much better choice than the Desire HD. If you are still interested in the older generation you should really look into the Incredible S2 as specs wise its identical to the Desire HD but has a better screen and much improved battery life. Also the Incredible 2 just received its root yesterday .

If you can afford it, get the Sensation. A dual-coure HTC phone with 1080p video recording, dual cameras and a qHD screen is an unbeatable combo I haven't used one yet, but it looks amazing.
I have the Desire HD and I love it, I upgraded from a BB Bold a few months ago.. If the Sensation was out then I would have bought it. It is definitely the more affordable option since it is older. Also, if you can do without the FF camera and super high resolution screen ( the one on the DHD is still good), then get the HD. There are several Sense 3.0 builds for the DHD out now (if you are willing to root the phone), so there really isnt a reason to buy the Sensation just for the software. I am running Virtuous Unity ROM with a leaked official build of Sense 3.0 scaled down for 800x480 sized screens and I have to say it is the fasted and most stable software I have ever used. But if you want the top of the line at the moment, go with the Sensation.

What I meant and what the others are trying to say :
Beside being new and having better specs especially the dual-cored processor, HTC Sensation is of cource more expensive.
I just feel it is a bit unfair to compare Desire HD with the Sensation, HD is a very good unit but Sensation is simply better...again with one note in mind that Sensation is more expensive.
How much are you willing to spend honestly?
HTC phone recommendations:
- Desire (cheapest)
- Desire S or Desire HD (somewhere in the middle)
- Sensation (most expensive)

I agree with "aaa" and I add to the list LG dual, with new processor.

[Q] New fast phone?

Hi,
At the moment I am using a HTC Desire and I find it to be to slow and the internal storage is to small.
Can someone recommend a fast dual core phone?
I have been looking at Samsung Galaxy s2 or perhaps som 3D phone...

CRzz said:
Hi,
Can someone recommend a fast dual core phone?
I have been looking at Samsung Galaxy s2
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This. You've answered your own question.

Maybe LG optimus 2X

My wife has gotten an Atrix 4g (AT&T), which recently got a gingerbread update. It's a beast of a phone, and quite fast.
The whole idea of the "webtop" dock for it, is just ridiculous to me though, especially since it costs more than a netbook.
*edit*
also worth note, it has 16gb built in user storage and 1gb of RAM.

Deeco7 said:
This. You've answered your own question.
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+1
I loved my Desire and never thought I would leave HTC until I got my SGSII.
Man, I looooooove my phone now

Hi guys, I know I'm a little off-topic, but not that much.
I would like your opinion on weather I should get an HTC Desire for about $330 or a Milestone 2 for about $530, or even de Defy for the same $530.
I ask because the hardware specs are very similar for the three, but i Know the desire is older.
Thank you.

Thx, I Will check the spec on them...
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mpabegg said:
Hi guys, I know I'm a little off-topic, but not that much.
I would like your opinion on weather I should get an HTC Desire for about $330 or a Milestone 2 for about $530, or even de Defy for the same $530.
I ask because the hardware specs are very similar for the three, but i Know the desire is older.
Thank you.
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Total thread hijack if you ask me

Samsung s2 or sensation

HTC Sensation !!! a good one.

Samsung Galaxy S2 is at the Moment the King under the Smartphones!

Or maybe you can wait a little longer for the HTC 3D EVO.
That's a really nice piece that you can feel the 3D vision without any glasses.
Cool~~~~

killall said:
Total thread hijack if you ask me
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Sorry about that, I'll make my own thread.

As a sensation owner I would say have play with both of them ( and look through the general sections on xda), the sensations gets stupidly hot for no reason and because the antennas are in the back cover the gsm/wcdma and wifi both have death grip issues.. as far as performance I know the sgs II is the fastest and has a better more well saturated screen but if I am no mistaken also gets really hot.... thats bench marks fast but I dont see any slow down on the sensation games play perfectly and the UI with customs roms is blisteringly fast...
hard decisions for you

Oh, I see a few more people have jumped in... Still not sure what to get... I shall look around... I not to sure about the 3d... The one I looked at hurt my eyes...
Probably will keep using my desire awhile longer... Need more memory... Need to decide soon!
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The Samsung Galaxy S II has the better screen, and from what I've seen it makes better pictures. Also the battery for the SGSII is better: Li-Ion 1650 mAh vs. the Li-Ion 1520 mAh from the HTC Sensation. But the differences are not that great, and the HTC Sense from the Sensation is a great UI, and if you use a custom ROM from LeeDrOiD you can get a greater experience from the Sensation.
For day-to-day usage I would get the HTC Sensation, the Phone UI is the best out there. You may find similar apps on the market that mimic the Phone UI, but it's not the same.
And until you get your new device, try a ROM that has data2EXT. This will increase your internal storage to up to 2GB. Most HTC Desire Custom ROMs have this data2EXT option. Go here -> Desire Index - Everything Desire is here!