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Which phone should I buy

Hi I need to buy an unlocked phone of about $360
and I have nexus S in my mind....So that i can upgrade it to android 4.0
But is there any other phone which u guyz can recommend

Galaxy S2, if you manage to get it for that amount.
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galaxy s2 costs about $550
nd my budget is $350
And i need a new phone..not a used one

dhruvdangi said:
Hi I need to buy an unlocked phone of about $360
and I have nexus S in my mind....So that i can upgrade it to android 4.0
But is there any other phone which u guyz can recommend
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U cant go.wrong with the nexus s i think, at least youre guaranteed ICS and performance is fantastic
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Agreed it might also be useful to mention where you live and in that price range the Nexus S is your best bet
Here in Canada you can pick up a GSM NS for 350 and a AWS NS for about 375 brand new

I suggest Nexus S as well.

thanx guyz 4 the reply..
I live in india
but i'l be buying it from ebay.com
and i have found a seller selling it from 356 with international shipping.

dhruvdangi said:
thanx guyz 4 the reply..
I live in india
but i'l be buying it from ebay.com
and i have found a seller selling it from 356 with international shipping.
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Why are you buying internationally, when you can get it in here for near 17-18k.

because the india variant of nexus s i.e i9023 has S-LCD
whereas the i9020(international version) has Super-amoled screen
And it is available for 19-20k
and not 17-18k

dhruvdangi said:
because the india variant of nexus s i.e i9023 has S-LCD
whereas the i9020(international version) has Super-amoled screen
And it is available for 19-20k
and not 17-18k
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Well, it is available for the price I mentioned unless you've got good bargaining skills or voucher or coupon codes for online services.

But if i get a better screen at the same price then why should I buy the indian version

dhruvdangi said:
But if i get a better screen at the same price then why should I buy the indian version
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Go ahead, if you're fine with it.

Well, it would also sound nice if you will keep your money first and save up for a samsung galaxy s2. I think that would be a lot better than an instant gratification with a phone that is obviously not at par with the s2. I am saying that when you are comparing it side by side and I do not mean any other scheme with that statement. But it you really choose to get one now, that would be a great choice as well.

Why you don't check HTC
I have a great experience with HTC , they have a great usable interface over android try the "HTC Incredible S" very nice fast phone

aishtayeh said:
I have a great experience with HTC , they have a great usable interface over android try the "HTC Incredible S" very nice fast phone
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I've had an Incredible S for a few months, and I have to say its a nice device.
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Buying a new smartphone

Hello everyone,
Can you offer me a good phone for the price of 450 USD? I've watched many reviews and the phones that caught my attention were Sony Xperia P, HTC One S...I'm also wondering about Xperia Arc S (which is cheaper), but you don't buy a new phone every month so I prefer something newer. So...I'm waiting for your advices and thanks in advance.

i would go with tge htc thats my opinion

You have a budget of $450? Go for the unlocked Gnex for $350, it has a big dev community and will get updates the fastest. In addition, JB with project butter has had outstanding results, similar in speed to how WP7 runs so smooth on single core 1ghz snapdragons.
if you don't mind the 5mp camera and on screen buttons, I say definitely get it
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The one s is the better of the two,but you should consider other options too.
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Yes, buy the HTC One S... you have a longer time fun with this device! And a really great support in this forum.

Before buying a new phone search for this:
1. Compatible with a stable version or Nightly version of CM9-10 or any other supported rom. (That means that is a device it’s currently developed.)
2. Listen what the device users say in the forums. (They have one they know their behavior problems)
3. Search for a recovery or a backup for the device OS. (You will be in guarantee so find a solution for any problem can succeed)
4. Look if the OS version is upper than 4.0 or recent 4.1.X (Gingerbread it's OK but it's going old each day, Jelly Bean seems a stable version)
5. Look the specs and the price. (Analyze the price with the specs it have)
Hope it was useful

Aahh, it's a tough decision. The One S has the more powerful CPU and the bigger screen, but I've read that the screen of the Xperia P is better (higher pixel density, plus that White Magic technology), the One S also lacks NFC (yeah, you can't do much with it now, but maybe in 2-3 years it will be useful). Tell me the pros and cons of the two.
Sorry for the stupid question but what's Gnex? Is it Galaxy Nexus and if it is, then where do I get it for $350 ?

manasiev93 said:
Is it Galaxy Nexus and if it is, then where do I get it for $350 ?
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https://play.google.com/store/devic...XZpY2VzX1VTX18xX3Byb21vXzEzNDA1MTg5NjUwMzYiXQ..

Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.

manasiev93 said:
Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Galaxy nexus is an international GSM phone,if you have at least EDGE network (2G) it will work.
It is also very beautiful, and a Google Device,so you know you're in safe hands.
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HTC would be good

Of the aforementioned I like tha Galaxy Nexus most, but the problem is that it's not available in my country (Bulgaria) through Google Play. I should find a way to buy it.

manasiev93 said:
Of the aforementioned I like tha Galaxy Nexus most, but the problem is that it's not available in my country (Bulgaria) through Google Play. I should find a way to buy it.
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Try a Samsung Shop as opposed to your network carrier. That way you're sure it's the sim unlocked international version.
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manasiev93 said:
Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Look this if not:
http://www.google.es/nexus/
Under the title Buy they say were to buy it if not wait until you can in the play store ! :laugh::laugh:

You know what, I have another idea. I have relatives in USA and I can send them the money so they can buy it for me. Then they'll send it to me by courier. What do you think?

manasiev93 said:
You know what, I have another idea. I have relatives in USA and I can send them the money so they can buy it for me. Then they'll send it to me by courier. What do you think?
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Shipping is expensive for tech,but you could have them lie about the value on the forms.
My advice is to exhaust all local options first, if shipping proves cheaper,then go for it.
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choose gnexus...it costs 400$ on amazon

Wait for Note 2
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I found it in my country for $416 and I think it will be cheaper to buy it from here. And about the Galaxy Note 2 - I think it'll be much more expensive.

manasiev93 said:
I found it in my country for $416 and I think it will be cheaper to buy it from here. And about the Galaxy Note 2 - I think it'll be much more expensive.
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True. Go with the nexus.
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[Q] Atrix 4G or Atrix 2? Which one to buy?

I'm planning to buy the Atrix 4g or Atrix 2, They are 150$ and 190$ respectively on Amazon now. Good hardware specs at a low price. Hence the choice.
Which one should I go for? I know there are issues with gameloft games playing on qHD displays.
Are there hacks to play gameloft games like Nova 2 and Nova 3?
I prefer the Atrix 4G because of the larger internal memory and battery size, but also want my choice to support gameloft games.
Please suggest.

Tegrea 2 is a COMPLETE TOTAL POS .. so if you have to chose between those two go for the A2 that runs on OMAP4430 ..
but IMO ... look for a used S2 or something.. unlocked bootloader so there is no major problems with custom roms (for example there is not HDMI support in any custom rom for the A2) and official 4.1.2 JB .
btw .. battery size by itself means nothing .

I agree with the above.
To add to it I'll say don't waste your money on a Motorola device. They are highly overrated. And imo, the worst devices available.
Samsung gs2 for that price would be decent. Or check for used devices. Might find a nexus 4 for a little more.
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They are not bad .. the Droids are decent phones , the Droid Razr HD or Atrix HD for example are decent phones ..

iamezio said:
They are not bad .. the Droids are decent phones , the Droid Razr HD or Atrix HD for example are decent phones ..
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Meh, decent being the keyword in that statement.
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1BadWolf said:
Meh, decent being the keyword in that statement.
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Don't know what about you , but i wouldn't mind Razr HD .. the qualcomm moto phones didn't go out of the US ..

iamezio said:
Don't know what about you , but i wouldn't mind Razr HD .. the qualcomm moto phones didn't go out of the US ..
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Free is my favorite 4 letter word so if I got one for free I wouldn't complain. If I'm going to pay for a new phone, though, I don't want a carrier subsidized, locked down phone. I don't even care if it's locked but can be unlocked. If it's locked at the point of sale, it won't be sold to me.
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Thanks for the replies, guys!
So, even for the low price (Atrix - 150$, Atrix 2 - 185$) I shouldn't take the plunge?
iamezio, scared to go for used ones (Samsung Galaxy S2). Not sure how the quality would be if buying online. Checked new ones on Amazon. It was showing 230$. Felt it is still expensive for a model which came 2 years back

To be honest if the bootloader were unlockble and the support didn't die with ICS it would be a great buy .. but right now i don't think it is .
you can look at something like a Galaxy Nexus too .. there is alot of phones in the price range that would do the job.

Thanks iamezio!
You are talking about the Galaxy Nexus S (single core) or the Galaxy Nexus I9250 (dual core). The first one is 210$ and the latter is 250$+
I'm looking for a good dual core mobile, which supports CM versions, plays gameloft games and priced between 175$ - 225$.
Sorry, if I'm asking for too much!

sammydude said:
Thanks iamezio!
You are talking about the Galaxy Nexus S (single core) or the Galaxy Nexus I9250 (dual core). The first one is 210$ and the latter is 250$+
I'm looking for a good dual core mobile, which supports CM versions, plays gameloft games and priced between 175$ - 225$.
Sorry, if I'm asking for too much!
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I think your looking in the wrong places.
Check http://celltraderonline.com or possibly even ebay.
While the devices will be used, the folks are very trustworthy, and most phones are in very good shape. It is where I would go to purchase a phone without hesitation. Might not be as easy as amazon, but you'll get a much better device for the money.

Thanks MotoMudder77.
Not sure if I'm allowed to post links. Found a few used S2 mobiles on Swappa (Couldn't find any on celltraderonline).
Please let me know if I can go for it. Thanks in advance.
http://swappa.com/listing/MIH992/view
(no charger)
http://swappa.com/listing/BRX542/view
Can I ask for 150$ - 155$?

sammydude said:
Thanks MotoMudder77.
Not sure if I'm allowed to post links. Found a few used S2 mobiles on Swappa (Couldn't find any on celltraderonline).
Please let me know if I can go for it. Thanks in advance.
http://swappa.com/listing/MIH992/view
(no charger)
http://swappa.com/listing/BRX542/view
Can I ask for 150$ - 155$?
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seems like a decent deal to me. i777 is a decent phone. i miss mine.

sammydude said:
Thanks iamezio!
You are talking about the Galaxy Nexus S (single core) or the Galaxy Nexus I9250 (dual core). The first one is 210$ and the latter is 250$+
I'm looking for a good dual core mobile, which supports CM versions, plays gameloft games and priced between 175$ - 225$.
Sorry, if I'm asking for too much!
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I have a galaxy nexus, that I will sell you in that upper range... PM me if you are interested.
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sammydude said:
Thanks iamezio!
You are talking about the Galaxy Nexus S (single core) or the Galaxy Nexus I9250 (dual core). The first one is 210$ and the latter is 250$+
I'm looking for a good dual core mobile, which supports CM versions, plays gameloft games and priced between 175$ - 225$.
Sorry, if I'm asking for too much!
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There is no "Galaxy Nexus S" its just "nexus S " .. so obviously i meant the I9250

I would say buy it.. Development just started.. And this phone isn't gonna die any time soon.. Atleast as long as long as I am here.. Only thing I would say is buy a better battery as well.. The hdmi will be fixed.. Just a matter of time..
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Ideas for a new phone

Hi, as the title says, I need an upgrade from our galaxy apollo. I have a budget of up to £180 so the nexus 4 is just out of reach. Any ideas? All input will be highly apreciated
Thanks

anonymous724 said:
Hi, as the title says, I need an upgrade from our galaxy apollo. I have a budget of up to £180 so the nexus 4 is just out of reach. Any ideas? All input will be highly apreciated
Thanks
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I would recommend you a phone made by sony (there are many different xperias for your budget). I think their quality are quite good for price you pay and they also have quite good developer support.

Im thinking about the xperia s or galaxy s2. Any other phone I should consider

anonymous724 said:
Im thinking about the xperia s or galaxy s2. Any other phone I should consider
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I'd go for the most developer-friendly phone you can afford. Worth it. Take a look at the Galaxy S - I knew it is one of the oldest CM-supported phones, but I still choose it. All hardware working. Some say, it's a slow, aging 3-year old device. I say it's buttery smooth, million times faster than Galaxy 3 device, and that's it. Maybe there after some other phones it there faster than galaxy s, but this phone was cheap, awesome developer support, and for me still fast (with CM faster than my friend's stock S3 in some ways lol).
And I forgot... Don't forget that gyroscope No photosphere otherwise... Missing it a lot in Galaxy S lol
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twinky444 said:
I'd go for the most developer-friendly phone you can afford. Worth it. Take a look at the Galaxy S - I knew it is one of the oldest CM-supported phones, but I still choose it. All hardware working. Some say, it's a slow, aging 3-year old device. I say it's buttery smooth, million times faster than galaxy 3 device, and that's it. Maybe there after some other phones it there faster than galaxy s, but this phone was cheap, awesome developer support, and for me still fast (with CM faster than my friend's stock S3 in some ways lol).
And I forgot... Don't forget that gyroscope No photosphere otherwise... Missing it a lot in Galaxy S lol
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Yeah. I think ill get an s2 as it has a lot of developer support (codeworkx develops cm like on my tab) and I find my tab extremly smooth (even on stock samsung) and the s2 has the about the same specs as my tab so i may go with it. Thanks for helping me make up my mind. Hope the galaxy 3 comunity doesnt die though.

Scratch that. Nexus 4 is now 80 pounds cheaper. Nexus 4 here I come

anonymous724 said:
Scratch that. Nexus 4 is now 80 pounds cheaper. Nexus 4 here I come
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Hope to meet you in its forums

zygis10 said:
Hope to meet you in its forums
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See you there

Ordered now

[Q] Need help finding new phone!

I want a new device
i do gaming
bigger screen = better
i want high quality display
i play game's, i want fast SoC and good graphics !
i wan't the device to have a wide range of CustomRoms and other stuff
good battery life :| but if it doesn't have it i can deal with it, just not less than my nexus 4 ! (around 4 hours :S with lowest brightness)
also, i had 2 Samsung phones, first one was note, it had LOTS and LOTS of scratches,i send it to warranty for motherboard problems one time, after i sold it, the guy told me it won't turn on again, after that i didn't have phone for a while and i got s4 instead of nexus 4 (long story why,) it sucked and it was laggy (at touchwis only + gallery) so i sold it ! and bought nexus 4
i don't feel like trusting samsung again, should i ?
price is also important, i have money. but i will pay if its worth it ! i mean... i want to save it for future!
currently im thinking of waiting for nexus 6, but it doesn't have snap 810
i also wanted to see what else is coming or what i can buy right now :|
and also i was thinking of getting an tegra k1 tablet !
++ i like the device to get dangerously easily rooted :|
sorry i already posted this on the wrong forums :S

i thought i would get like 1000x replies by now

kamranhaghighi said:
i thought i would get like 1000x replies by now
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Haha
I like the xperia z ultra

ishaang said:
Haha
I like the xperia z ultra
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i don't like it's screen its low res !+ its kinda old, anyother devices ? with atleast 400ppi?! but still i will take a look at it, im not sure how i feel about it being old, + its 800, + maybe i should wait for an 64_bit one? what are 64-bit ones coming??!!

i guess i have to give up this thread :| lt me just see when nexus 6 comes or at least more leaks come !

try experia z3 or Galaxy s5
or iphone is even better than nexus

Just wait for Nexus X.

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•axe• said:
try experia z3 or Galaxy s5
or iphone is even better than nexus
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talking about iphone in xda ? saying thats better than iphone ?? lol (Jk)

trbvm said:
Just wait for Nexus X.
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nexus x_x?! what is that !?
+ first nexus 6 came in my country, its 1000$ ! , im not gonna buy it unless some cheaper one somehow comes in im waiting for snapdragon 810 or something now :| im forced to + snap 810 has some awesome features including tessellation battery life pen ect !
if nexus 9 gets available here i will buy it ! or maybe just keep my nexus 4 and buy a windows laptop/tablet