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Galaxy S Plus

I just saw this article regarding a new phone from Samsung. The Galaxy S Plus i9001
http://www.tcmagazine.com/tcm/news/hardware/36741/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-revealed-has-14-ghz-processor-android-23
It comes with a 1.4 GHz processor, Android 2.3

SlappyMcGee said:
I just saw this article regarding a new phone from Samsung. The Galaxy S Plus i9001
http://www.tcmagazine.com/tcm/news/hardware/36741/samsung-galaxy-s-plus-revealed-has-14-ghz-processor-android-23
It comes with a 1.4 GHz processor, Android 2.3
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Seems like it's not targeted towards North America and with good reason. There's no reason why someone would get this phone over waiting for the Galaxy S II which will be released very shortly. It seems like Samsung is just trying to give their original Galaxy S a final push before it's predecessor arrives.

By the specs it looks like Samsung may actually be listening to some complaints about the phone.............
more battery, and most of use know how much of a difference overclocking these phones makes!
I wonder if they fixed the gps?

Enhanced said:
Seems like it's not targeted towards North America and with good reason. There's no reason why someone would get this phone over waiting for the Galaxy S II which will be released very shortly. It seems like Samsung is just trying to give their original Galaxy S a final push before it's predecessor arrives.
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I think you mean successor, the i9000 would be the predecessor of the upcoming galaxyS II.

Need help choosing a new phone

Hey guys, I'm still pretty new here at the XDA forums, so my apologies if this is in the wrong forum (This is where I saw it fitting )
Here's my situation.
I'm currently in the market for another smartphone, but don't know what I'm doing anymore (since after a while the phones all start to seen the same.)
Keep in mind it has to be a GSM device. I'm looking into Pre-Paid because honestly I don't want to deal with AT&T's outrageous $90+ a month and horrible data plans of only 1GB or 2GB
I'm a college student going into Petroleum Engineering, and deal with a lot of math etc. I want a phone that I can completely make use of.
With that being said, I've been looking into (for some reason) the Dell Venue Pro with WinMo OR the Galaxy Note..... I have big hands so this would make more sense. The Formula and Shape match with the s-pen sound and look amazing. Only problem is I'm stuck between the i717 and the N7000? I don't know what to choose from or if this is even my best bet.
Can someone clear things up or make other suggestions?

IMHO: just sum things out. list down all your requirements in a smartphone, that may help you decide.
you may also consider future upgrades (android OS etc..) from the maker.
good luck!

From my point of view I am really satisfied with Galaxy S2, so I can tell you, that with Galaxy Note you cannot do a mistake. Galaxy S2 has quite good development base here on xda.

So the Galaxy Note is a GS2 based device?
I also have another question. Let's say I buy the AT&T Version off of Ebay from someone who never used it, or did use it for a day. Would the Samsung manufacturer's warranty still be valid?

i would suggest the exhibit 2 4g. i used it for a couple months and its a pretty good phone for the price you pay. its pretty easy to root as well ;D

My opinion is to get the international version. It has FM. And also the video editor doesn't work too well on the AT&T. Besides, I wouldn't trust AT&T with my updates,that's a long wait. Plus I'd avoid the bloatware,samsung's apps + at&t apps = too much stuff you don't need.
I'd skip windows until mobile gets 8.

Galaxy S3......would not be bad

Galaxy Nexus, HTC ONE X, or Galaxy SIII these are all very good phones.

galaxy s3

Galaxy S3? I had ran across a few reviews and it was to my understanding that the S3 wasn't much of an improvement. It could have been a biased opinion though. What's new on the Galaxy S3?

noumanniazi said:
Galaxy Nexus, HTC ONE X, or Galaxy SIII these are all very good phones.
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I was really interested in the One X as well. It seems like I'd be waiting a while for a lot of development on it though. Since I was looking for something with 3G or 4G capabilities on TMO.

You can
You can choose between S3, One X. They are high-performance and 4.8 or 4.7" is big aswell, so you'll not have problems.

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Galaxy S3? I had ran across a few reviews and it was to my understanding that the S3 wasn't much of an improvement. It could have been a biased opinion though. What's new on the Galaxy S3?
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The galaxy s3 has a quad core processor, HD 720p screen,better graphics processor,more storage(32gb internal model with slot) newest android (4.0.4) Samsung extras ( s voice/ multitasking video player/ direct dial/ that feature that follows your eyes and keeps the screen awake/ newer Bluetooth / better DNLA / NFC ) so it's an upgrade of the nexus.
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galaxy nexus , HTC one x

Allanitomwesh said:
The galaxy s3 has a quad core processor, HD 720p screen,better graphics processor,more storage(32gb internal model with slot) newest android (4.0.4) Samsung extras ( s voice/ multitasking video player/ direct dial/ that feature that follows your eyes and keeps the screen awake/ newer Bluetooth / better DNLA / NFC ) so it's an upgrade of the nexus.
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Sounds amazing! Do we know if there will be any difference between the international and US versions?

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Sounds amazing! Do we know if there will be any difference between the international and US versions?
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Yes. The quad core chip does not support LTE. Thus LTE version of the phone (Verizon? AT&T?) Will be dual core. Confirm Exynos chip before purchase. It'll be available in white and blue.
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Why no one considers Sony Ericsson?
I like the phone (which is more "phone friendly" than GS3) and the Bravia is a great engine....Xperia S features also a 12 Mpx full HD camera, dual-core @ 1.5 Ghz...and a really nice design...
Not to talk about the cost, which is pretty inferior to S2 or 3...
Come on, it is a phone to consider...
(ps: I have a GS2...)

DigitalWarS said:
Why no one considers Sony Ericsson?
I like the phone (which is more "phone friendly" than GS3) and the Bravia is a great engine....Xperia S features also a 12 Mpx full HD camera, dual-core @ 1.5 Ghz...and a really nice design...
Not to talk about the cost, which is pretty inferior to S2 or 3...
Come on, it is a phone to consider...
(ps: I have a GS2...)
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Honestly I've owned a few Sony Ericsson devices and they were amazing! I did consider a few, but I actually have no clue about these Sony Xperia devices (since my SE were all non-smartphones) Could you educate me a tad?
GSM? Easy to root/unlock etc? Will it work on TMO 4g? etc.

The i717 Galaxy Note is the AT&T version and will only work on the T-mobile 4g when you hack it in some way. The international version (N7000) will not get T-mobile 4g at all.
That being said the only major difference is that the i717 sports a dual core snapdragon s3, while the N7000 has a dual exynos cpu, which blows the snapdragon s3 out of the water.
If you're planning to be on T-mobile, I really would recommend the galaxy nexus as it is unlocked and will work with the 4g and has a huge development base. Keep in mind that the HTC One X will not work on T-mobile 4g as well. If you really want a Note, then get the AT&T version. Otherwise, you can wait for the Note to come to T-mobile, which will be sometime in July.

Slap-Yourself :) said:
Honestly I've owned a few Sony Ericsson devices and they were amazing! I did consider a few, but I actually have no clue about these Sony Xperia devices (since my SE were all non-smartphones) Could you educate me a tad?
GSM? Easy to root/unlock etc? Will it work on TMO 4g? etc.
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Sony Devices will work on 4g. All the new Sony 2012 Xperia phones come with fixed memory,non removable battery and no memory card slot. Those will most likely brick easier (exception is the Sola which has a slot)
If you want a Sony I recommend the Arc S. The phone is very stylish, I like the design better than Sony Xperia S,and seeing as the essentials are in the Arc S( and both are dual cores) id go with it.
Sony do hold out on batteries especially the 2012 phones,I'd get a generic one for the Arc S.
Bravia Engine is brilliant, but Sony phones have comparatively lesser RAM(512 opposed to 1GB) so it's not a multitasking superhero,but won't lag.
You could get a good deal for the Arc S seeing as it is not king of the hill anymore. It's not as plastic as the Sony Xperia S and the only difference in camera is megapixels,both are Exmor R. You won't be disappointed.
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[Q] what is the best new android phone for custom ROM's

I'm looking for a high performance, easy to root phone with preferable a large screen, available in the UK or easily imported with unlocked sim (i.e. not stuck with orange or vodafone ect)
a phone that has been released rather recently or has been announced with promising specs??

I would say the Samsung Galaxy S3 is your best bet.

Same question, but I'm in the US, and don't intend on using the 3G/4G Radio(s). Would I still need an unlocked phone, or would the cheaper, Carrier-locked version be fine if I'm going to mod/Rom away the use of those Radios?

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I'm really hoping the Galaxy S3 is going to do really great. Probably going to be the next first gen EVO.

I was initially going to buy the galaxy note but many reviews said that compared to the s3 its exceptionally slower (not to say it's a slow phone but in comparison due to the larger screen), I would love the galaxy note with more power ect but not sure if they will release such a thing in the future,

Hi,
Best of the samsung SGS2 and the best of all I think :good:

I would recommend Samsung Galaxy S2 or Samsung Galaxy S Advance

samsung galaxy S3 is not the best choice. try galaxy W, there is room for improvement and customization
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any one know the specs of the samsung galaxy note 2 ?? best I can find is rumours

Snapdragon S4 Pro vs. Exynos 4 Quad

I am sure there are a lot of threads about this, but I couldn't find a single thread where they were actually compared.
I would like to know if it is worth upgrading from a GSIII [my current device] to a device using S4 Pro. Is the performance of the S4 better than the Exynos ? Are phones such as LG Optimus G/Nexus, Padfone 2 going to be better than the GSIII ?
I hope to get an idea as to any differences there might be between them both.
Thanks

A significant factor for us here on xda is the support, Exynos failed to support our devs here and devices that have Exynos suffer for it on custom ROM scene.

payaxy said:
A significant factor for us here on xda is the support, Exynos failed to support our devs here and devices that have Exynos suffer for it on custom ROM scene.
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Exactly.. With a huge number of devs from Team Hacksung dropping support for the SIII, I am worried there might not be much support for future versions of CM.. The amount of support that Qualcomm provides is obviously much better.

The optimus G got a locked bootloader so there will be pretty much zero development for it,don't know about the padfone 2.The upcoming lg nexus can be a good option but it won't likely have more than 16GB storage(if not just 8gb) with no expansion but yeah,if you don't care about that then get it when it comes out because S4 pro does perform better than exynos...I don't think the difference is that noticeable in real life usage tho especially with jelly bean.

sidthegreatest said:
I am sure there are a lot of threads about this, but I couldn't find a single thread where they were actually compared.
I would like to know if it is worth upgrading from a GSIII [my current device] to a device using S4 Pro. Is the performance of the S4 better than the Exynos ? Are phones such as LG Optimus G/Nexus, Padfone 2 going to be better than the GSIII ?
I hope to get an idea as to any differences there might be between them both.
Thanks
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Seriously? -_- The SGS3 is still a top-range flagship and you're already considering upgrading? I'm still happy with an HD2 after a few years. What are you even going to get out of it? Better benchmark performance but nothing actually noticeable. No offence to you personally, but I think that this is a completely idiotic idea.

Given the fact that I recently purchased my SIII, I can still offload it for a decent amount. I have my eyes on a few phones using the S4 pro such as the LG Nexus, Padfone 2, Mi-2, etc..
CM development on the S3 is already suffering due to devs refusing to develop for Exynos. This is only going to get worse once new versions of Android cone out.
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Exynos processor

I am sure many people are wondering the same thing. But since Samsung is likely using the exynos processor for this device. My concern is that I have heard that it development for exynos devices is extremely difficult due to the fact that they don't release source code like Qualcomm does. Am I wrong for my concern of the development of the S6?
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MacTheRipperr said:
I am sure many people are wondering the same thing. But since Samsung is likely using the exynos processor for this device. My concern is that I have heard that it development for exynos devices is extremely difficult due to the fact that they don't release source code like Qualcomm does. Am I wrong for my concern of the development of the S6?
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that s not new concern
it s thr since Galaxy S4 (first Octa-Core Device) that forced CM team to omit Exynos Variant of Galaxy from their project

MacTheRipperr said:
I am sure many people are wondering the same thing. But since Samsung is likely using the exynos processor for this device. My concern is that I have heard that it development for exynos devices is extremely difficult due to the fact that they don't release source code like Qualcomm does. Am I wrong for my concern of the development of the S6?
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Well, development is more than just some buggy AOSP rom. I'm sure there'll be custom kernels and TW roms, also, considering that there's a new TW coming that will be cool.

A little off topic but I'd rather not make a new thread for one simple thing. I wonder how root will go since Geohot got recruited by Google.

For whatever they're worth, here are the leaked Geekbench database of the S6 and the S6 Edge. The scores are likely from a non-commercial hardware.
S6: http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/search?q=avl7420
S6 Edge: http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/search?q=universal7420

Well Yes Samsung Don t release the source codes for Exynos Easily
so no much custom rom for us
but it has benefits
more stable and more battery efficient
look them up
plus the new one is 30 to 35 percent more battery efficient
and 50 percent more powerful than s5

Eat my ass peasant stick phones