Related
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!
Sent from my SGH-T959 using xda premium
Galaxy S2 hands down.
Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
+1
geko95gek said:
Galaxy S2 hands down.
Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA lightspeed telepathy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...
Sent from my Motorola Atrix 4G
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.
XDA App. DInc 2 PoWeReD
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.
Sent from my HTC Sensation
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+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 ><
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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 ><
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+ 1
Tapatalked from my Samsung Galaxy S Plus
DirkGently said:
My one!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
hi,
this is my first thread. right now I have a Galaxy Mini and planning to buy some high end android device. I like music so much but I dont like a huge android phone (Sensation XE, eventhough I love Beats) and I don't really like the Xperia either. so my question is what is the best android phone which has screen size about 3.7~4in and also dual core processor?
camera is not my biggest consern.
thank you
update:
nevermind. I found my dream phone, it's called Motorola Atrix. it has 4" display, 1gig of RAM and dual core processor. Im getting it shortly.
thanks for the comment and suggestions. I really appreciate that.
cheers
Personally i would go with the HTC Rezound. in my opionion htc phones are the "best" for running any rom in my experience. it seems that people are more dedicated to making new roms for any htc phone and making improvements but thats only my opinion. it has a dual core and is 4.3 in display (hope thats okay). it also comes with the beats audio. its lightning fast and runs on 4G LTE and much more little tweaks for an htc phone . you can also go with the google nexus it runs on ICS and all google. i have tried the ICS roms myslef on my HTC Inspire 4g and i have to say i love them. ICS is amazing and very fast. but if your main focus is music the google nexus is not a good fighter for it. those are the two phones that im looking into buying soon.
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
hi,
this is my first thread. right now I have a Galaxy Mini and planning to buy some high end android device. I like music so much but I dont like a huge android phone (Sensation XE, eventhough I love Beats) and I don't really like the Xperia either. so my question is what is the best android phone which has screen size about 3.7~4in and also dual core processor?
camera is not my biggest consern.
thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What service provider are you with?
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
PeartFan40 said:
What service provider are you with?
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im from Indonesia. every single phone sold here is sim/contract free, so I have such a freedom to choose (maybe thats why I confuse). can you please suggest me a phone that will last for at least for 2 future updates 4.0 >5.0? a dual core will be great.
pronebasturd said:
Personally i would go with the HTC Rezound. in my opionion htc phones are the "best" for running any rom in my experience. it seems that people are more dedicated to making new roms for any htc phone and making improvements but thats only my opinion. it has a dual core and is 4.3 in display (hope thats okay). it also comes with the beats audio. its lightning fast and runs on 4G LTE and much more little tweaks for an htc phone . you can also go with the google nexus it runs on ICS and all google. i have tried the ICS roms myslef on my HTC Inspire 4g and i have to say i love them. ICS is amazing and very fast. but if your main focus is music the google nexus is not a good fighter for it. those are the two phones that im looking into buying soon.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree. but I do mind with the screen size. I like Desire S, but its single core. do you think that LG Optimus 2X will be able to be updated to at least 2 future update? regarding its 512MB RAM.
Nobody can trust LG about updates again
You dont like xperia but looks like the best in market for you is xperia ray.
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
hi,
this is my first thread. right now I have a Galaxy Mini and planning to buy some high end android device. I like music so much but I dont like a huge android phone (Sensation XE, eventhough I love Beats) and I don't really like the Xperia either. so my question is what is the best android phone which has screen size about 3.7~4in and also dual core processor?
camera is not my biggest consern.
thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your main focus is music, then it would be most recommended to have a look at HTC Sensation XE and XL. If you live in a place where there is Verizon network then HTC Rezound isn't a bad choice either.
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
Im from Indonesia. every single phone sold here is sim/contract free, so I have such a freedom to choose (maybe thats why I confuse). can you please suggest me a phone that will last for at least for 2 future updates 4.0 >5.0? a dual core will be great.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here in the US, there are only a couple of phones that fit your criteria. There's the Atrix 4g, which has a 4" qhd display, with a Tegra 2 dual core chip, and 1gb of RAM.Some people might say the Atrix sucks, but I had it, and it was a solid phone. The other option is the iphone 4s, but I hate iPhones, so I can not attest to them.
Being in Indonnesia, you probably have access to Sharp and NTT Docomo. I know there are a couple of dual core phones with 3.5"-4" screens.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
PeartFan40 said:
Here in the US, there are only a couple of phones that fit your criteria. There's the Atrix 4g, which has a 4" qhd display, with a Tegra 2 dual core chip, and 1gb of RAM.Some people might say the Atrix sucks, but I had it, and it was a solid phone. The other option is the iphone 4s, but I hate iPhones, so I can not attest to them.
Being in Indonnesia, you probably have access to Sharp and NTT Docomo. I know there are a couple of dual core phones with 3.5"-4" screens.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
those phone are not available here. and yes I could've bought the iPhone but its too boring for me. I like Android because its customization. too bad Motorola indonesia only sells Razr, Defy, Milestone and Xoom.
Stevemotto said:
If your main focus is music, then it would be most recommended to have a look at HTC Sensation XE and XL. If you live in a place where there is Verizon network then HTC Rezound isn't a bad choice either.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sensation XE & XL are available and fit mu budget, but my hand is not hold a 4.3" phone properly. thatnks again.
timroth said:
Nobody can trust LG about updates again
You dont like xperia but looks like the best in market for you is xperia ray.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats kinda break my heart. Optimus 2x seems to be the perfect phone for me. butI think more apps and games will require the latest android version in the future, dont they? at least I want to keep this phone for 2 years.
the reason why I dont like xperias is the timescape... I just dont like the phone in general.
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
those phone are not available here. and yes I could've bought the iPhone but its too boring for me. I like Android because its customization. too bad Motorola indonesia only sells Razr, Defy, Milestone and Xoom.
sensation XE & XL are available and fit mu budget, but my hand is not hold a 4.3" phone properly. thatnks again.
thats kinda break my heart. Optimus 2x seems to be the perfect phone for me. butI think more apps and games will require the latest android version in the future, dont they? at least I want to keep this phone for 2 years.
the reason why I dont like xperias is the timescape... I just dont like the phone in general.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Atrix is a world phone and would work in your area. I have access to them. They sell for aroind $275 USD here. The shipping would probably be the deal breaker for you though.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
PeartFan40 said:
The Atrix is a world phone and would work in your area. I have access to them. They sell for aroind $275 USD here. The shipping would probably be the deal breaker for you though.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is that factory unlocked? if the shipping cost is less than $75, then we have a business.
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
is that factory unlocked? if the shipping cost is less than $75, then we have a business.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can get it unlocked for you. You will have to do some research concerning shipping. The zipcode is 01373.
If we decide to do this, it will be done by the rules. I will create a Want To Sell thread, where all the details will be laid out. Let me know.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
PeartFan40 said:
I can get it unlocked for you. You will have to do some research concerning shipping. The zipcode is 01373.
If we decide to do this, it will be done by the rules. I will create a Want To Sell thread, where all the details will be laid out. Let me know.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will do the research about the shipping first, once I've done, I'll send you a PM. its a shame why Motorola Indonesia doesnt sell this great phone.
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
I will do the research about the shipping first, once I've done, I'll send you a PM. its a shame why Motorola Indonesia doesnt sell this great phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, just let me know. I'd rather keep all details in public view, so please communicate here.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
PeartFan40 said:
Ok, just let me know. I'd rather keep all details in public view, so please communicate here.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (SGH-i777) using XDA Premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I went to the DHL site today and got a rate quote. It says that the shipping cost from CONNECTICUT 01373 to BANDUNG 40379 is $145. I dont know if this rate quote is right because I wrote these following informations:
Weight: 5 lbs
Junior Box (or something like that).. so Im start to thinking to buy two phones at once. And the other one beside Atrix that I wanna buy is Samsung Skyrocket, what is the price of Skyrocket anyway? Thank you
"Sometimes when I close my eyes I can't see"
Htc evo 4g internet won't work. Gives error code 129
I recently purchased an HTC EVO 4G rooted and with the custom Rom Energy installed by the previous owner. Problem is since I activated the phone days ago the internet won't work. When I turn it on it reads Error Code 129- unable to establish a data connection. The phone will make calls and receive calls and I can text. However when I try to launch internet explorer it says to make sure your device has a signal and data connection. I called Sprint and they tried to walk me through the manual prl update but the rom I run doesn't have a system update setting so I can't manually update the prl. I have a 3G signal on my phone so the techs at the store told me that my internet should work on a regular phone. The tech suggested that I remove the root. Does anyone know what the problem could be? All help would be greatly appreciated.
For anyone else reading this thread who might like another opinion, I own an LG Optimus 2X which fits the bill in the original post, and with ICS installed it really comes alive! Is down to £199 RRP in places too so could be a good dual core phone for on a budget soon!
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
I went to the DHL site today and got a rate quote. It says that the shipping cost from CONNECTICUT 01373 to BANDUNG 40379 is $145. I dont know if this rate quote is right because I wrote these following informations:
Weight: 5 lbs
Junior Box (or something like that).. so Im start to thinking to buy two phones at once. And the other one beside Atrix that I wanna buy is Samsung Skyrocket, what is the price of Skyrocket anyway? Thank you
"Sometimes when I close my eyes I can't see"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If a 4.3" screen is too big fir you, a 4.5" screen is going to be HUGE. Skyrockets are here go for about $380-$430usd. As for the shipping quote, try using 2lbs as a shipping weight. Shouldn't weigh more than that.
tneS morf ym yxalaG II S (777i-HGS) gnisu ADX muimerP.
Click link below to read XDA Rules. Only takes a few minutes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
JalmiNyondong1933 said:
hi,
this is my first thread. right now I have a Galaxy Mini and planning to buy some high end android device. I like music so much but I dont like a huge android phone (Sensation XE, eventhough I love Beats) and I don't really like the Xperia either. so my question is what is the best android phone which has screen size about 3.7~4in and also dual core processor?
camera is not my biggest consern.
thank you
update:
nevermind. I found my dream phone, it's called Motorola Atrix. it has 4" display, 1gig of RAM and dual core processor. Im getting it shortly.
thanks for the comment and suggestions. I really appreciate that.
cheers
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i like samsung more, its a good phone?
prettyboyprep said:
I recently purchased an HTC EVO 4G rooted and with the custom Rom Energy installed by the previous owner. Problem is since I activated the phone days ago the internet won't work. When I turn it on it reads Error Code 129- unable to establish a data connection. The phone will make calls and receive calls and I can text. However when I try to launch internet explorer it says to make sure your device has a signal and data connection. I called Sprint and they tried to walk me through the manual prl update but the rom I run doesn't have a system update setting so I can't manually update the prl. I have a 3G signal on my phone so the techs at the store told me that my internet should work on a regular phone. The tech suggested that I remove the root. Does anyone know what the problem could be? All help would be greatly appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the wrong thread to post this question, but because you actually tried to help yourself first, before asking this question, I'll help you. First thing to do is call Sprint and give them your IMEI# so they can register the phone to your account. Then ask them to push the internet settings to your phone, then ask them to refresh their system. After that, pull the battery from your phone, replace, and power it on, and try connecting to the internet.
If that doesn't work, you might want to restore your phone to stock.
BTW this might be a stupid question, but are you sure you have a data package on your account?
tneS morf ym yxalaG II S (777i-HGS) gnisu ADX muimerP.
Click link below to read XDA Rules. Only takes a few minutes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
So....got the skyrocket several weeks (like 2 months) ago...and behold...the gs3 announcement that I was stupid enough not to wait for. Well..I have a spare upgrade available on my att account that I can easily get the gs3 under upgrade price with..but should I do it when it hits US? Would love to hear any and all opinions on the question
Sent from my Samsung-I727
ROM: CM9
Watch it have an S4 in the US
Well
is it so much of an upgrade that you cant live with out it? i dont see much difference except the better screen and supposedly better battery, but ill agree it beats it out a bit in preformance due to RAM but from this article, http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-vs-samsung-galaxy-s2-82255/
im still pretty happy with my GSII. i think the GSII is sleek, thin, and good looking. im keeping mine and not worried about an upgrade.
I was going to wait for the s3 back in like February but the wait seemed so long so I just went with the skyrocket and love it! I'm glad that I didn't wait, not saying the s3 isn't good but not that big of an upgrade
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using XDA
Not worth it, if I wanted Iphone features, Id get an Iphone. Better to wait for the S4 sibce hardware is almost similar
Sent from my SGH-I727R using XDA
Im actually hoping some of the features from the GS3 can be ported to our Skyrocket...
Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS and XDA Premium
MokujinX5 said:
Im actually hoping some of the features from the GS3 can be ported to our Skyrocket...
Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS and XDA Premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm with u 100% on that...expecially the new tw launcher...very sleek in my opinion
Sent from my Samsung-I727
ROM: CM9
cwright12 said:
is it so much of an upgrade that you cant live with out it? i dont see much difference except the better screen and supposedly better battery, but ill agree it beats it out a bit in preformance due to RAM but from this article, http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-vs-samsung-galaxy-s2-82255/
im still pretty happy with my GSII. i think the GSII is sleek, thin, and good looking. im keeping mine and not worried about an upgrade.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Also has a quad core exynos processor, but that's for the international version, no telling if we will see that on att though.
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
The GS3 seems great, but that screen is way to big for me... even the skyrocket is a bit too big to fit in my hand and its even annoying some time. The perfect screen size is about 4" IMO
Juicy555 said:
The GS3 seems great, but that screen is way to big for me... even the skyrocket is a bit too big to fit in my hand and its even annoying some time. The perfect screen size is about 4" IMO
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
that's iphone territory.
I love my Skyrocket! Best phone I ever owned hands down!
That being said, I will probably get an S3 anyways cause Ima phone freak.
mrpickem said:
I love my Skyrocket! Best phone I ever owned hands down!
That being said, I will probably get an S3 anyways cause Ima phone freak.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is my mindset at the moment haha...and yes...I do believe 4" is leaning too close to iPhone territory. Skyrocket and gs3 are perfect sized IMO
Sent from my Samsung-I727
ROM: CM9
BaconStep said:
Watch it have an S4 in the US
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
An S4 Quad would be nice, determining how a S4 dual compares to the T3. i honestly don't think Samsung is stupid enough to announce the GS3 stretching the quad core thing out as the biggest feature, and release it here in 'merica with a dual.
I'm kinda thinking that LTE is where the carriers want to go... So I'd think that until the manufacturers can get LTE to work on the quad core, we're going to see a "North American" version Dual Core LTE Slll. But who knows, there's still plenty of Markets in Canada & the US, which don't have LTE service.. so maybe we'll see both the Quad & Dual core phones in N. A.... Just to keep Samsung's penchant for having technically different phones, with the SAME Damn name....
Sent from Down The Rabbit Hole, using Tapatalk 2
Hey Fellow Infuser's....
So are you guys thinking about going S3? I am sort of on the fence about it as I am due for an upgrade, but the S3 is launching with a 2 core LTE.
I am thinking they might due the old switcheroo with like the S2 and the Skyrocket bs.....
Would you guys wait for a quad LTE, as the Tegra 3 is has already been through ATT's test?
What do you guys think? Thanks!
NOTE....!
i will get a unbranded unlocked international version
Would love to, if I were due for an upgrade.
I've been thinking of getting the international version that has quad core...but idk, that would mean I would have to sell my infuse...which I really don't want to-i love my infuse lol...but the geeky tech side of me wants the latest and greatest even if the hardware can't be fully utilized lol
Anyways...the duo core coming for att is supposed to have 2gb of ram I believe, where the quad core only has 1gb...
Sent from my SGH-I997 using XDA
Why the international version? It has no LTE.... HSPA+ is slow enough on my Infuse.
By the way, Samsung already released the source code for the SGS3, so I mean AOSP is going to be on the US carrier phones pretty soon.
All of the phones coming to the US is 2GB's of RAM.
Infuse is a pretty good phone, but I like the new design with more rounded edges and the blue looks pretty hot....
Quad core with LTE is what I am thinking of waiting for but I wonder how far that is along?
bigjoe2675 said:
NOTE....!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Why the note? Its pretty old hardware? or was it sarcastic LOL
slider2828 said:
Why the note? Its pretty old hardware? or was it sarcastic LOL
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
old hardware? Actually in this tech world anything more than 3-6months old is considered out date, so it seems....
slider2828 said:
Why the note? Its pretty old hardware? or was it sarcastic LOL
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OLD?! You need to read up on processors, screen ppi, etc!
Sent from XDA Premium on my Infuse 3.5G
joe3681 said:
OLD?! You need to read up on processors, screen ppi, etc!
Sent from XDA Premium on my Infuse 3.5G
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its basically the same phone as the SGS3, but pixel density is higher on the SGS3.... but that might be because of a smaller screen.... So basically the exact phone except with some software changes.....
Its the same?
I also got the unbranded note n7000 . I dont think i need the quad core but i do need bigger screen
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
the international version is tempting but the sgs1 is still badass imho. power isn't everything.. i'm keeping the infuse unless i break another one. then if i have the money it'll be the international sgs3 or if i dont ill get another infuse or captivate.
Dani897 said:
the international version is tempting but the sgs1 is still badass imho. power isn't everything.. i'm keeping the infuse unless i break another one. then if i have the money it'll be the international sgs3 or if i dont ill get another infuse or captivate.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey, Dan.
Long time no see...Hope you're doing good.
hey infuse family !,
yah ya know, just thinkin' since that GSIII will only be sporting duals, id halfta deffinetly go with G-NOTE. If possible, i would overclock her duals to 2.0 ! (im guessing this may only be in my dreams), but if not maybe rock her out to 1.7, 1.9? really get in der and joust her jowls !! And then get that newer hacked/modified S-pen app ive been seein floatin round!! anyone see it? its like a crazy lil' miniature photoshop on the go! and oolala is that stylus like a samurai sword, so precise !! and um, yah !, that good dense pixel-populated screen is soo beautiful and crisp and fine, and the best part of it all is her size ! she's like a gargantuan plus-sized sexy momma, and i cant get enough, i even wish she was bigger cmon samsung give me a full figured 6 incher !! lol !!!
cheers brothers!
While we are on the subject which one the note or the gs3 and reasons why? From what I can tell the at&t versions will be pretty much the same specs but the notes bigger and bigger battery.
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium
Same specs as note... not true. The s3 has 2gb ram and the s4 which annihilates the s3 (note) and does better in tests then the tegra 3. Idk about the new exynos, but id be happy with the gs3 over the note sadly. Note 2 is going to be the best no doubt.
Btw here is att page on the gs3, click on learn more and there you have the major specs for you http://www.att.com/galaxysiii/?wtSlotClick=1-007JMY!903919-1-1&rel=nofollow#fbid=42LHi-vzBIX
BTW it looks like we are getting a home button! Yes im soooo happy about this, finally it will look awesome and look exactly like the international ones.
Ryanscool said:
BTW it looks like we are getting a home button! Yes im soooo happy about this, finally it will look awesome and look exactly like the international ones.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you scroll down a lil brother , about the middle of the page you will find:
"Screen images simulated. Appearance of phone may vary."
fingers still crossed tho
qkster said:
Hey, Dan.
Long time no see...Hope you're doing good.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah, i still lurk but i went without a phone for a while and in that time renewed my interests in other things like guitars.... i got another infuse but i just haven't been active on xda for a while. i've been running cyanogenmod but i'm ready to re-explore lb3 soon. i like my phone to function as close to 100% as possible. some stuff in aosp is way better but i need my hdmi and bluetooth (well more so the hdmi. i cant remember the last time i used bt 'cept to sync contacts)
travperk said:
if you scroll down a lil brother , about the middle of the page you will find:
"Screen images simulated. Appearance of phone may vary."
fingers still crossed tho
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh noooo. Im crossing my fingers bigtime. Im going to run over to verizon and tmobile sites to check.
Edit: on verizons site i see no marking like that of atts, i hopefully think that att said that just because later on they are getting a red version http://shop.verizonwireless.com/?id=galaxys3
Hey! I know I'm not the only one who has asked this, but I'm about to buy a new phone and I'm having a really hard time deciding!
I'm really liking the Nexus (though I really wished it had an SD card slot), considering it's from Google and so it gets what seems the best Android experience and support.
The Galaxy S3 seems quite impressive (though I dislike it's design), it has a much better processor, 8mp camera and other feauters the Nexus lacks. But I'm just wondering if it's really worth the money. Is the S3 far superior than the Nexus?
I want a phone I can customize, that runs smoothly and with which I can play some games (like Temple Run). Please, your pros and cons about both phones! That would help me.
Sent from my MK16a using xda app-developers app
AnnS said:
Hey! I know I'm not the only one who has asked this, but I'm about to buy a new phone and I'm having a really hard time deciding!
I'm really liking the Nexus (though I really wished it had an SD card slot), considering it's from Google and so it gets what seems the best Android experience and support.
The Galaxy S3 seems quite impressive (though I dislike it's design), it has a much better processor, 8mp camera and other feauters the Nexus lacks. But I'm just wondering if it's really worth the money. Is the S3 far superior than the Nexus?
I want a phone I can customize, that runs smoothly and with which I can play some games (like Temple Run). Please, your pros and cons about both phones! That would help me.
Sent from my MK16a using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What carrier are you on?
Sent from a JellyBean Poppin MoPho
If you're anything like me, the less you have to mess with buggy roms and flashing and potential bricks - the better. The GNex will have Jellybean out of the box, while for the S3 you'll be relying on custom roms and such that in my experience almost always have *something* wrong with them, and of course there's the potential of bricking your phone.
Regarding power, for the vast majority of applications the Nexus is well up to the task. There aren't many games or power apps that will chug on a Nexus but not an S3.
As far as cameras go let's face it phone cameras just aren't that great. If you really want to take good photos, get a camera.
The only true reasons I can think of to get an S3 over a GNex are 1: expandable storage since the GNex only has 16gb and no SD slot, and 2: removable battery. I find myself regularly having to pull the battery as a way to hard reset when something hangs or dies. Unless the GNex has a button of some kind that serves the same purpose (?) I would be worried about this, especially if you plan to root and flash.
TL;DR : If you like to flash roms and have lots of control, the S3 is a far better option. If you just want a nice phone that works well and doesn't have all the bloatware, and don't plan on storing massive amounts of stuff on it, the GNex is a better choice for the money.
Hope that helps
photon4glover said:
What carrier are you on?
Sent from a JellyBean Poppin MoPho
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey! Digitel, which is a carrier from Venezuela, but if you're asking because of a contract, here we don't have contracts with carriers like in the USA.
vijilKiwi said:
Hope that helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It really helps! By the way, I didn't know the Nexus didn't have a removable battery! That's one of the reasons I discarded Xperia S and HTC One X.
A part of me is telling me to get the Nexus, which is cheaper, has more support, Jellybean out of the box and in general seems like a nice mobile.
The other is telling me to get the S3, which is superior hardware wise, has an SD slot and removable battery.
This is a tough decition! Haha. And like I said, I won't have a contract with any carrier, I just want to make a good choice. But thank you, you gave me good points to think about!
P.S.: By the way, the camera is not that important, I just want a decent one for when I have only my phone with me, as I love taking pictures. I currently have the Sony Xperia Pro, and I can't complain about the camera.
I don't know what that guy is talking about...but the Gnex has a removable battery.
I was in a similar situation and in the end I chose the Galaxy Nexus. You need to ask yourself:
Do you care more about hardware (camera, processor, looks etc.) or more about software (Jelly Bean, better development, etc.)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In my opinion:
1) If you are excited by new software updates and features, go with the Nexus...
2) If you don't care about software and ROMs and are just a normal user, go with the S3...
3) If you like Touchwiz or just want the most powerful phone at the moment, go with the S3...
4) If you want 'vanilla' android with no bloatware or themes or skins, go with the Nexus...
I went with the Nexus because I would have the phone for the next 2 years on contract and the Nexus would be updated, officially or via ROMs, for that period. Also, with the JB update on the Nexus, the Nexus is as fast as the S3 on ICS. The Nexus will be supported for quite a while as it is a 'Google' phone but the S3 will be outdated soon if you are on contract. Finally, development will always be more for the Nexus and, in my opinion, you are getting a phone which, although is not nearly as good as the S3, is half the price. Therefore, I think the price gap between the two phones is not worth the small gap in performance and usability. Hope the helped!
Removable battery is only an issue if you want to carry around spare batteries and swap them over as they die. Hold the power button for 10 secs on my One X and it does a hard reset.
If you can afford it I'd suggest the s3. Better hardware, not a pentile screen, excellent custom rom support, and just more flexible.
I'm wishing I got the S3 instead of my One X when I upgraded from my gnex.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
airchie said:
Removable battery is only an issue if you want to carry around spare batteries and swap them over as they die. Hold the power button for 10 secs on my One X and it does a hard reset.
If you can afford it I'd suggest the s3. Better hardware, not a pentile screen, excellent custom rom support, and just more flexible.
I'm wishing I got the S3 instead of my One X when I upgraded from my gnex.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I seriously don't understand why these guys are answering when they have no clue what they are talking about. So now the GSIII doesn't have a pentile display? Please show me a link stating that.
To be completely honest I'd strongly recommend the s3. Software you can change, hardware you're sick with. Will the nexus get software updates first? Yeah, but the s3 still ends up getting them. Hell my s2 it's getting jelly bean. The processing power boost is very noticeable, despite what people say. And with the nexus there will be times you'll notice it, it's very painful it doesn't hurt to get a nicer camera anyways, and your media experience will be fantastic with the s3. Not saying either are a bad choice, the nexus is a great phone, but I'd even choose the s2 over it, and i did. The s3 is very much better than the s2. In my personal opinion, i would say s3. But you can't go wrong either way. Hope i helped
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
Python. said:
I was in a similar situation and in the end I chose the Galaxy Nexus. You need to ask yourself:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is basically the question! Very good points, thank you!
MultiLockOn said:
To be completely honest I'd strongly recommend the s3. Software you can change, hardware you're sick with. Will the nexus get software updates first? Yeah, but the s3 still ends up getting them. Hell my s2 it's getting jelly bean. The processing power boost is very noticeable, despite what people say. And with the nexus there will be times you'll notice it, it's very painful it doesn't hurt to get a nicer camera anyways, and your media experience will be fantastic with the s3. Not saying either are a bad choice, the nexus is a great phone, but I'd even choose the s2 over it, and i did. The s3 is very much better than the s2. In my personal opinion, i would say s3. But you can't go wrong either way. Hope i helped
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is also a good point, software isn't permanent, while hardware is.
I want to thank you all for your views. You're all helping me decide and as MultiLockOn said, I can't go wrong with either phone.
Also thanks for clarifying the Nexus does have a removable battery.
I think I'll end up choosing the S3, buy I'll delay my buying until I'm positive.
Sent from my MK16a using xda app-developers app
Huh, I was sure I saw that it didn't. Looks like it does.
In that case I'll probably get one
Well if you are able to get the quad core version of the S3 then S3 > Nexus. If not I would probably go with the Nexus since it will probably save you a couple of bucks.
Yeah, that is actually the only version I can find. I was also interested in the dual-core and 2GB RAM version, but that one I can't find here!
Sent from my MK16a using xda app-developers app
nexus
nexus for sure..........
---------- Post added at 01:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:35 PM ----------
nexus is far better than s3 ..........i find s3 looks are bad as compared to nexus...also s3 is not having jelly beans....so go for nexus 7
I miss my gnex and all the great Rom selections I had I would go with gnex just my 2cents
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Another thing..if you go to the Nexus forums, there are ALOT of people that sold their Nexus, got a GSIII, missed the Nexus, sold the GSIII and came back to the Nexus. Yes, the GSIII has better specs, but technology is so good now that you hardly notice it (unless you are a hardcore gamer).
Thanks a lot! This is really a tough decision! Now I think I'll choose the Nexus, because as I said (and you said) it has more support and it's a great phone in general. What I don't like is that it only has 16GB ROM, if it had an SD slot, this would be much easier!
Sent from my MK16a using xda app-developers app
I've been having the same dilemma. Im a T-Mobile customer, but without an actual contract. I just have the plan that doesnt give a subsidized phone. Here is the think. I'm between the GS3, the Nexus or wait for the G Note 2 or HTC One X+. The GS3 is probably the best phone right now, but it cost as low as 600. It has a lot of functionalities, but i dont think anybody will use all of them. GNex will have more support for future Android version and it cost only 350. It doesnt have the same functionalities as the GS3 or it is not probably as responsive and I hate that doesnt have an option for microSD or an 8megapixel camera and specially that feels and loons a bit cheap. The G Note 2 and One X+ will be awesome, but will cost probably 600-700 and will go on sale as soon as septemter.
Right now im deciding for the GNex since has Jelly bean and will get more version. It is only 350. And I think it is as responsive as you really need right now. It has NFC, im not locked in wait for an Android update that could never get.
Should I go for it?
thanks
I'd say, go for the Galaxy nexus. Yes, the S3 is superior in some aspects but when it comes to customization I'd go for the Galaxy nexus. They're both customizable, yes. But the nexus is better cause it has support from Google. You won't need to flash roms just to experience the next big thing
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium
I go for Galaxy Nexus.. nice phone for development stuffs and value for money..
Sent from my MT11i using xda premium