Hi,
I am from Canada Quebec . above mention are currently available phone in Canada. I love the new xperia Z but I don't know when it will come here and I want to take new plan this month.
Also the galaxy here is only dual core.
I want some thing that don't get outdated in 1 and half year.
thanks for your advise and help
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I love my Nexus 4 so I might be a little biased saying go for the nexus, but to me it is amazing. Great screen, s4 pro, and beautiful build (although I use a case to cover my beautiful phone), and timely updates. Only complaint I have is battery. All for 350, no contract.
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R: Nexus 4 or galaxy s3 or optimus G or BB10
Quad-core: xiaomi mi-two but is a phone in Apple stile.
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I played around with my S3 and my boss' N4. I have a custom AOSP rom on the S3, and after seeing how the OS is almost the same, everything worked about the same, except the screen on the S3 seems to have more contrast and better colour saturation. And the screen on the S3 is a tiny bit bigger. So from these 2 phones I'd get the S3 if you find it for the right price.
The problem with S3 is that in Canada we only have dual core version. Which means it has outdated specs while all new phone off high end are quad core. AsI have to sign 3 year contact I don't want to be stuck with already outdated phone.
So what is your advise. Nexus 4 noon expendable memory is already an issue but if even battery life is bad to then it is no go too.
I am so confused
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Had the Nexus4 for four months with no issues and it just keeps getting better with all the XDA development!
nexus 4
It's google so it'll be more convenient to reprogram it.
Try and Wait
I personally think that you should wait a bit longer for some of the newer phones to come out if not then the nexus 4 would be your best bet.
If you really need to buy a phone NOW, and can't wait for like ... a month and a half - then go for either Optimus G or Nexus 4 ... They have the specs for this year and the next one, Nexus being a Nexus will get more updates - but 4.1 is enough on a phone like Optimus G - you won't get any lags thx to Project Butter ... It all depends on you dude, I'd force myself to wait if I was you though ... Atleast for an S4, Optimus G Pro, HTC M7 or Xperia Z / ZL ...
Samsumg galaxy s3 for ever but xperia z... hmm so good!
If this was for myself I would choose the Nexus 4
Nexus 4 all day :good: These newer phones coming out. Don't care
nexus 4 all day ... S3 is a very good phone but the nexus is newer. And i don't like samsung.
i prefere nexus 4
Phablets Rule
I suggest you wait till the mobile world congress this February as a lot of new hardware will be announced. Some cool phablets are expected at the show as well. Also the Samsung Galaxy SIV is due next month. Just wait out a little longer to see whats on offer and then take a decision.
R: Nexus 4 or galaxy s3 or optimus G or BB10
I love BB Z10
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MaverickViki said:
I suggest you wait till the mobile world congress this February as a lot of new hardware will be announced. Some cool phablets are expected at the show as well. Also the Samsung Galaxy SIV is due next month. Just wait out a little longer to see whats on offer and then take a decision.
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I seriously doubt that s4 will be coming out next month. I will say not before July_August. Sony z is making me wait but I am starting to doubt it will be in Canada any soon
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You should get the nexus 4 off contract if you get that. If I were you I'd get the s3. My galaxy s2 has has specs that were top notch in 2011 and its dual core, but I'd wager that it running 4.1.2 on the Samsung based shostock3 ROM that it can compete easily performance wise with stock s3's and n4's. Maybe not the quad core beast of the note II...that being said I'm saving up the $600+ it will cost for an S4 this year.
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Nexus 4!!!!!
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I seriously doubt that s4 will be coming out next month. I will say not before July_August. Sony z is making me wait but I am starting to doubt it will be in Canada any soon
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S4 will be announced on march 15
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I am planning to buy a smartphone. Budget is around 350 usd - 450 usd.
Any suggestions?
I have galaxy nexus, and what i think is, if we look at the perfomance, with the latest JELLY BEAN 4.1 update, galaxy nexus is the most smooth smartfone.
You should consider buying it. It is in your budget and you will love it
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What company do you have for cell service?
Or do you want a unlocked or international cell phone?
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Sony Xperia P is good too
HTC ONE X
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HTC ONE X
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Plus one for this, love mine. Only consider this if lack of expandable storage and no removable battery is not an issue for you.
It has a great screen, looks great and Sense 4.0 is a polished and useful UI.
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I am planning to buy a smartphone. Budget is around 350 usd - 450 usd.
Any suggestions?
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I was far more satisfied with the HTC, I've now bought a HTC X one.
one rule I learned - whatever you choose go with the mainstream. The more popular phone, the more support you get, more phone, more roms, more devs..
got a friend stuck with Huawei.. what a pain to browse all these chinese and russian forums
Verizon - sgs3
T-Mobile - sgs3
Sprint - evo 4g lte, and sgs3 are tied IMO.
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Galaxy SIII or Galaxy Nexus, Galaxy Note, HTC One X/EVO 4G LTE
Galaxy Nexus on Google Play Store - SGS3/One X/ EVO 4G LTE/ Note I'd consider ebay.
I've even found someone selling a EVO LTE in my are for $225 with an otterbox and a few cases........less than a month old. I'd consider it except I don't have Sprint.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus.....on JB, its faster than S III on ICS. And S III will not get upgrades for ever...Nexus will! Or at least for a very long time.
Galaxy Mini is the best :good: lol
LG OPTIMUS ME better than the iPhone.
Galaxy Nexus!!!!
JB Rocks!
Galaxy nexus and galaxy s3
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Galaxy nexus with Jelly Bean.
Samsung galaxy S3
Or galaxy s2 with cyano
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hanut1 said:
I am planning to buy a smartphone. Budget is around 350 usd - 450 usd.
Any suggestions?
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Add another vote for Galaxy Nexus. :good:
Either GNexus or sgs3. That simple!
I just checked out the One S and SSG3. They are both pretty strong phones depending on what you are looking for. :cyclops:
heya guys, i found this thread under LG O2X section n i found it to be very interesting.
this thread will help all of them who are frustrated with their phone while buying a new phone.
ppl can post their requirement or device name that they admire..
i will begin with me..
requirements:
dual core 1ghz+
4.2" screen+
pre ics/jb pack
s amoled screen
internal 8gb+
expandable 32gb+
preferably nexus or flagship devices
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I will get a Galaxy Nexus this week
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well i have planned to stick to SGR until it totally breaks
well my requirement is
> atleast dual core SoC with good class GPU (i love gaming)
> screen must be between 4 to 4.5 inches (i hate big phones like note/s3 they are very uncomfortable to carry in pockets)
> screen should be LCD or AMOLED not based on pentile matrix, i prefer LCD as they are having high brightness and great outdoor visibility.
> good dev support
> and main important thing is that SoC is made by companies like TI, Samsung, Snapdragon who releases their proper sources. it will probably wont be having nvidia SoCs.
> next device will be 90% samsung as that phones doesnt comes with locked bootloaders and after rooting we can still claim warranty by just resetting counter and flashing stock rom
I will probably go for Galaxy Nexus 2.
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I will be with Royal phone till the time i can receive and make call...
If i failed on previous line, then i will be moving to some windows phone(mostly with windows 8)
90% sure it will be a Nexus.
100% nexus.... while the hardware is often outdated by other flagships the timely updates make up for that..... i can no longer hav a phone that has been promised an update since like ever while everyone else has moved on
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A nexus. 100%
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Nexus 100 % It says that the next generation of nexus will be produced by several manufacturers and will also be greater choice and probably cheaper
1. Galaxy Nexus
2. HTC...whatever better than One X
3. Samsung Galaxy SIII
4. Maybe Sony. Not sure yet....
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my budget still remains the same...
20-25k INR or apprx 400-450usd
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At least for one more year i will stick with our Galaxy R....
My next device will be Nexus or flagship device from Samsung (Lot's of developers will be there, so we will be having lot's of custom ROM's )....
mine will be a sony xperia series.. their camera and music quality is much better even for mid range phone, quicker upgrade and fully supports the dev community...SGR might be my last Samsung phone...
I will never buy nvidia powered device
Unless nvidia supports devs..i won't buy tegra bull****..still we are stuck with gb..i will go for good flagship model by next year by this time.
I'll keep my SGR for one more year no matter it remain stuck on GB. To taste ICS/JB i'd rather buy a tablet..... probably a nexus
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Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus on my preferred list currently. It shall be Nexus any day here on. No crap from Manufacturers be it flagship or not.
I will preferred Galaxy Nexus 2, but if can be modified then screen quality must be like NOTE 2 & Screen size must be of Galaxy S3 with processor & GPU .
I'll use this one till I can call/text
I like Samsung but won't buy a device which isn't flagship.
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My next device will be a nexus.
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quicker upgrade and fully supports the dev community...
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Not at all Devs support is really poor there compared to Sammy or HTC. About upgrade Their flagship Xperia S got ICS update couple of months later than S2. (After I sold my SGR I was choosing between HTC One S, Xperia S and Galaxy S2).
About music and especially camera - you're totally right. I guess Xperia has the best camera.
Hi boys, and girls
As my 2 year contract on my carrier, is getting to the finish line, i want to get something new. (I will keep my small litle muscle phone O1 as a second phone )
At the first i wanted the galaxy nexus, because of the great software support, and the developement, in our xda forum.
Then suddenly i saw the new Optimus 4x, but, there is one but. There is no developement in here, because of locked bootloader
I really don`t know what to take. Thought about the Xperia S, but nope.
The phones what i need to choose from , are - 1. Galaxy nexus
2. Optimus 4x
Maybe Acro S ?
Maybe some other suggestions?
Maybe the new LG Nexus? It'll be $399 on Google Store unsubsidized according to rumors.
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Maybe the new LG Nexus? It'll be $399 on Google Store unsubsidized according to rumors.
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Yeah, but it will not be available in my country for a while.
seeing how often google release OS.
I will stick to nexus device for fastest OS update
I love my Google experience device motorola xoom running AOSP jelly bean
Yeah. I think I'd go for the new nexus phone. Just wait for a lil while
I think getting a new LG phone is a waste, Anything other than a galaxy nexus is.
The new android OS? Availably from day 1.
Every app is tested on that first, which means closer to no bugs.
I think that i will take Galaxy Nexus. Just because of software support, developement. The performance is also o.k No need for 4 cores.
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Galaxy nexus has a very very disappointing battery life
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Galaxy nexus has a very very disappointing battery life
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Yes, i know, but it is the only device, with the best price/performance on my carrier. I will take it on a contract.
As i said, maybe something from xperia line - The acro s?
Galaxy s3??? Htc one x???
Coz i like quad core!
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Ahh. Bought Galaxy nexus today. No need for a quad core phone,becouse there is not where to put in all potential. Its enough with a dualcore.
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Me also getting a galaxy nexus by the end of this month
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Ahh. Bought Galaxy nexus today. No need for a quad core phone,becouse there is not where to put in all potential. Its enough with a dualcore.
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Smart choice, and yes Android doesn't make use of multi core efficiently as yet.
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i was thinking of buying htc one s or the nexus
which one do u guys think is a better choise?
Nexus of you want it right now. I say wait till the holiday is over. I bet you a slick new device will come out by then. A new nexus and HTC has already announced the HTC one x+ and also a 5 inch device. You sir must wait.
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Well, as the title reads, which phone should I get next? My AT&T contract will be fulfilled in the next couple of months so, I've been looking at available AT&T phones. I currently have an HTC Desire Z and I love the size of it - easy to put in and take out of my jeans pocket. Most of the new phones I see are so big they should come with a back pack for them. Can anyone recommend a late model, fast phone that isn't as huge as the HTC One X and Samsung G3? And, please don't say "Iphone".
No offence but they don't sell those phones without camera anymore welcome to 2012 almost 13 everything is big now TV's cellphones etc
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Nexus 4 or Galaxy S3. You could just head over to the AT&T store and road test some.
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No offence but they don't sell those phones without camera anymore welcome to 2012 almost 13 everything is big now TV's cellphones etc
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He didn't say anything about a camera?
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I like samsung galaxy s3
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I suggest trying the one x plus. Its big but you'll get used to the size. If not then there is the Motorola atrix HD
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I think ~5" is the perfect size for a smartphone - big enough screen to see things and enjoy it, but small enough to still use effectively with one hand.
Honestly, I remember the first cell-phone I ever used and it was WAY bigger.
If you do want something smaller, though - I don't know, I'd probably look at international phones that would work with ATT, or just go into an ATT store or such and look around. The Galaxy S3 Mini is smaller, but I don't know how well it will work on ATT and what you could expect (it lacks LTE, I've heard). It also depends on the performance you're expecting.
have you considered one of those quality Chinese android handsets ?
things like the Newman N1, GooPhone, ZTE V970 etc ?
I think you should go with Galaxy S3. I am also using this phone last some months it's a superb mobile phone bacase it has 4.8 inch Superb Super AMOLED display with saturated colors and high contrast with 8 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and HD video recording, 4.0 android operating system, Quad-core 1.4 GHz Processor and 2050 mAh battery capacity. You can read full details here:
themobileindian.com/handset-guide/details/Samsung-Galaxy-SIII
Thanks for all the replies! I do plan to look around the AT&T store but sometimes its a little overwhelming when I start diving into the specs for every phone.
I was not aware of the "quality" made chinese phones; I may look into that.
Thanks again for the help and if there are anymore recommendations please, keep them coming.
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Well i have an s3 and a note 2 but i gotta say the new iphone 5 is the best it beats most droid phones.
If i could afford one i would get one.
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Getting my kid a new phone for Christmas (she has my old Droid X). Was contemplating an IPhone, soley because of the incredible speech-to-text features (something my Bionic is woefully poor at) Sales dude at Verizon showed me what a Samsung can do in that realm....was utterly impressed....no diference from the 'Sirry' IPhone thing (apparently it hinges on a google service)
what's your budget? Desire z is mid range so if your budget is about the same then look at Galaxy S2.
Budget will be determined by AT&T having a phone I will settle with on a contract extension so, I guess my budget will be $200~300.
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Best phone on the market at the minute (*arguably*) is the ASUS Padfone 2.. but sadly it isn't available in the US (no US release date mentioned yet either).. so would probably say the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 would be a contender..
I'm not really looking at the IPhone 5 but will the IPhone 5 sync with my google contacts and google calendar? That's one thing I really like about the android phones. From my research the iphone 5 can be made to sync with all my google stuff but how effective/accurate is it? Are there any bugs or issues with this?
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I just took the Huawei U8836d shine and i'm very happy with it. Changed the stock rom to custom and has great battery life than other chinese brands. Great design. gorilla glass and sturdy materials plus very thin and comfortable. Check it out.
I recommend Samsung Galaxy Note II , it's really amazing phone very fast , smooth and got the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
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Galaxy Ace for your Preffered Size
I would Suggest to go for Samsung Galaxy Ace or You can Opt for Huawei Ascend.
I will suggest you to don't go for small screen size as 2013 will be the Year of Big Screens so if you are willing then go for Note II you will love it and Also will get use to its Big Size.
Regards,
Tamour
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I recommend Samsung Galaxy Note II , it's really amazing phone very fast , smooth and got the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
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4.2.1 is latest
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Considering I've picked my new phone out (HTC one) I figured the last title was obsolete. So what's your next phone? Maybe try to change my mind. Lol
Again if your next phone is an iphone don't tell us here.
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im waiting for the s4 or experia z, whichever one gets to att first, as for you, i dont know but if you like phones you should prob wait to see s4 first
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I would probably go for the s4 considering I've had my s2 and a captivate before but since I got my nexus 7 I've been doubting my love for the galaxy phones... ahh! Can't decide.
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Okay, don't flame. I know this will probably get locked at some point but I figured I'd ask you guys, should I get a nexus 4 now, or wait until the key lime pie nexus comes out or wait for the galaxy s4? What do you guys think?
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Yeah you shoulda put this in the off topic thread bro but I'm saying s4
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I would probably go for the s4 considering I've had my s2 and a captivate before but since I got my nexus 7 I've been doubting my love for the galaxy phones... ahh! Can't decide.
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In the same boat. Want to wait for the s4 but my n7 makes me want the nexus 4. I also like the fact I won't have to sign another 2 yr contract.
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Its a tough decision. It depends on who makes the next nexus phone and if they keep it cheap.
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Its a tough decision. It depends on who makes the next nexus phone and if they keep it cheap.
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Personally, I'm really interested in the Motorola X phone that I'm seeing rumors for. Which may or may not be the next Nexus.
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I'm sticking with the skyrocket as long as I can. It does everything I need and more! It'll depend on when the devs no longer support it.
God promised men that he'd put beautiful women in all corners of the world. Then he laughed and laughed and made the world round
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If motorola makes it I'm probably gonna get that. Motorola phones usually have limited developing but they make a solid handset. If they make a nexus then it'll be the best of both worlds.
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I want a phone with Samsung's new Youm Display soooo bad! But it's probably still going to take a couple years...
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34435_1-57563058/eyes-on-samsungs-youm-flexible-display-tech-at-ces-2013/
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Yeah, I read that'll probably be on the s5. But that's just a rumor.
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No contest. Xperia ZL, cuz the Z probably won't be going to the states, or S4 if u can wait
what ever its going to be, it has to have a min screen size of 4.5", removable battery, ext memory and lte
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I can't see myself with an Sony/experia phone.
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Although the flex screen look awesome and has a better chance of less damage rate... I just don't fully see why that would make a difference in phone now Anti damage scratch scruff phone bezel definitely one for me lol
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I can't see myself with an Sony/experia phone.
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Why if you don't mind my asking.
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Perfectly happy with my rocket? Is there REALLY anything another phone can offer that's much better?
Nexus phones have updates.... And lesser hardware. S4? Who cares? Minor bump up really..
Save your money, buy a tablet, and keep your phone.
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I don't know, I want a note 2 pretty bad myself.. Will wait for the note 3 at the end of the year.
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Perfectly happy with my rocket? Is there REALLY anything another phone can offer that's much better?
Nexus phones have updates.... And lesser hardware. S4? Who cares? Minor bump up really..
Save your money, buy a tablet, and keep your phone.
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S4 is a minor bump? lmao I'll give u that nexus has better/more frequent updates but lesser hardware, the later being the main reason I steer clear of them.
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as for the s4 being only a "minor" upgrade, I know ur not under informed majick, but the new 13mp camera/sensor and exynos 5 alone make it A HUGE JUMP. Skyrocket to s3 is minor, hell I don't even consider it an upgrade with the same camera, MAYBE 15% CPU increase due to later architecture. But quad core big.LITTLE, with more power and better battery? Sorry but for me that's huge.
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S4 is a minor bump? lmao I'll give u that nexus has better/more frequent updates but lesser hardware, the later being the main reason I steer clear of them.
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as for the s4 being only a "minor" upgrade, I know ur not under informed majick, but the new 13mp camera/sensor and exynos 5 alone make it A HUGE JUMP. Skyrocket to s3 is minor, hell I don't even consider it an upgrade with the same camera, MAYBE 15% CPU increase due to later architecture. But quad core big.LITTLE, with more power and better battery? Sorry but for me that's huge.
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But what can you do with the power? Same thing you can do with the rocket.
More megapixels = smaller sensor. Not necessarily better.
And the bigger battery? You are going to need it with the increased power demands of the quad core.
So it runs games faster... But I don't have ANY lag on my rocket.
Heck- my rocket is probably 20% or more faster than my kindle fire 2 tablet.. But the games run subjectively the same..
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