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I got around $500 bucks to spend.... and in my price range I have 2 options.
Galaxy S2 or the Galaxy Nexus.
I'm not sure which, all i know is my wife who has the Galaxy S2 has a lot of trouble with games, and the Nexus has a powerVR in, slower but more compatible.
S2 or Galaxy Nexus? (i'm not fussed about the 5mp camera on the nexus)
Which is more hackable of the 2 i guess lol or maybe i should wait for the Quad Core Beast from Samsung to drive the prices down a bit more...
If you are willing to get a used phone you have alot more options than just those two phones you mentioned. Look in the marketplace
Craig Capel said:
I got around $500 bucks to spend.... and in my price range I have 2 options.
Galaxy S2 or the Galaxy Nexus.
I'm not sure which, all i know is my wife who has the Galaxy S2 has a lot of trouble with games, and the Nexus has a powerVR in, slower but more compatible.
S2 or Galaxy Nexus? (i'm not fussed about the 5mp camera on the nexus)
Which is more hackable of the 2 i guess lol or maybe i should wait for the Quad Core Beast from Samsung to drive the prices down a bit more...
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Depends which S2 your wife has. If she has the T-Mobile one or the AT&T Skyrocket, there's your problem. Those have Snapdragons in them, which suck for gaming. They're not real Galaxy S II's. They're only branded that way to make people buy them. Only the Sprint Epic 4G Touch and the AT&T i777 (Galaxy S II) have the original Exynos chip with the Mali GPU (the one in the real GSII i9100).
If you want a high res display with no microSD slot (16/32GB for GSM/CDMA models respectively) and pure mod-ability, get the Galaxy Nexus. It's pretty good for gaming, but it probably won't handle the next generation of games as well as the GS2. The Galaxy S II has a better GPU and processor, but a lower res screen (which actually means better performance), and 16GB + MicroSD card slot, and a camera that rivals the iPhone 4S's.
They both have great development communities, and all GSII variants are getting ICS officially. (the i9100 already has it). If you want a phone that will 100% get Jelly Bean officially, go for the GNexus.
Gaming/Media-oriented -> Galaxy S II
Pure mod-ability -> Galaxy Nexus
A Galaxy Nexus from Expansys I think is $399, no tax. I know the Google Play store is selling it for the same price, but with tax here in NY that's $450. You should be able to pick up either phone for around $400.
have u considered xperia S?
Go with the galaxy nexus some pure google
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One x?
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The screen isn't that much larger on the nexus as it has the soft buttons which render the screen to be almost the same size as the s2. However, the nexus has a higher pixel density whereas the s2 exceeds in contrast ratios and looks better in my eyes
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Galaxy Nexus
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if u can go out of these two options then maybe htc one x?..or wait for other quad core phones...by sony or samsung(S3)..i think u should go with the latest coz it wont get outdated soon...
Nexus, without any doubt
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You can consider also HTC Sentation XL
try out galaxy nexus.
Although the Galaxy Nexus would be the usual choice, I honestly suggest that you check both phones' Specs carefully.
While Nexus's display is quite nice and it is "more famous" than the S2, in terms of processor or camera, there's no reason not to choose the latter.
Also, you should consider the release of ICS and CM9 for the S2.
One things I'll chime in from my personal experience against the "pure modability" aka Nexus- the best experience I've had with my S2 was on the old, stock ATT rom with the clockwork mod recovery in the stock kernel. All the custom roms I've tried, above all, that the WORST battery life.
So while you'll be able to get more, useless modability out of a Nexus, S2 will work like a champ right out of the box without ANY issues.
Galaxy Nexus!!
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Is there really any competition with these phones or does one blow away the other hands down?
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Well since we have no idea what the official specs of the SGS3 are we can't really say. All we have is rumors, but some of the thing we can be fairly certain about are the exynos quad processor, a 720p screen, an 8-10MP camera,and a screen size ranging from 4.5-4.8". The main difference will be the processor and the screen size. If you want a hybrid phone/tablet the note will be best, if you are looking for pure performance then the S3 will give you the best results. You can't say one will blow the other one out of the water without solid spec sheets and an idea of what you want in the phone.
I am excited for Thursday. I hope that we don't only hear about the SGS3, but maybe some intel on when the TMobile version of the Note will be released.
I am going for the Note. Buying an international version is not an option for me financially, so it rules out these quad-core processors, which are probably not needed right now anyway.
I am still using a TMobile G2, and it does everything I need it to do. It only has 1 core I am sure at like 800 mhz, though I am overclocking it right now due to the fact that it makes it easier to run. Either way, that processor can't be as nice a the Galaxy Note's dual-core 1.5 ghz processor.
Quad cores are just being used in desktop computers really, so it's no surprise that you shouldn't really NEED it for a phone. I don't know the official technicalities to backup my statement, but it seems common sense.
I will look forward to having the GNote specific applications, S pen, and screen real estate. Can't wait!
S3. Only reason to get Note over GS2 is screen/pen. Not worth it imo.
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Not a fair competition at all. S3 should be compared to phones of the same calibre, like the HTC One X.
im sure someone will do a competition of these two phones. Even whitout the S3 full specs we all know who will win.
Quadcore is more than necessary for me
One phone!
HTC Evo Lte dual core s4 which is really fast.. It beats tegra 3 in some tests.
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i think the SG S3 will be the same as the Note ( pen included ) but with a 4.6 screen
Each have their pluses and minuses. The GS3 will have the latest and greatest hardware and ICS out if the box, but the Note will have the bigger screen and S-Pen.
But seriously you're considering a phone already 6 months old vs a phone that will just be announced tomorrow. I love my Note and it has worked flawlessly for me, but I know after tomorrow it won't be the best hardware wise compared to the GS3. But that doesn't mean the Note is a slouch at all. The good thing though is I have my work phone with Sprint and my upgrade is June 30, so I may pick up the GS3, so best of both worlds!
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Galaxy s3 is way more better
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webjunky said:
i think the SG S3 will be the same as the Note ( pen included ) but with a 4.6 screen
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The S3 will most likely have a 4.8 screen
..Can't wait for SIII
IiI can relate to the question I have a gsii and I really lobe the note. I will wait to deer what the new galaxy offers this weekend. I live near the brand new Samsung shop in Westfield next to the Olympic site and they reckon that the should have demo models this Saturday following the event tonight.
I only wish there were a gnote2 being announced. I love the idea of stylus
and big screen.
I have high expectations for GS3. Let's see what they have to offer for us today.
Anyway, I like my GS2 better than Galaxy Note already, so it seams clear to me that GS3 will also be better.
hummm, i like Galaxy S III better.
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There will be quite a big difference according to the specs!
Well we will see at 7pm today
The SGS3 will be more popular than the Note, because the SGS3 is the direct concurrention of the HTC One X, iPhone etcetera.
If a phone gets really popular, you get extra things from the producer, like firmware upgrades etcetera.
Pick SGS3 after 7pm.
PS it is being expected the SGS3 will arive at the stores in approx 7 days
hahaha note vs a quadcore baby doesnt stand a chance find out today at 7:00pm GMT London time
according to leaked specs the s3 will have a 12mp camera a 4412 quadcore processor clocked at 1.5ghz
a mali 400(same as in the s2 just clocked much higher)
a 4.8 inch 720p HD regular RGB matrix not pentile
wireless charging (big maybe wuold be cool but unlikely)
2mp front cam
touchwiz bullcrap on android 4.0.4
a ceramic back
we all will know in few hours time ~~~ *wait patiently*
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we all will know in few hours time ~~~ *wait patiently*
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WAIT PATIENTLY !!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO IS GONNA DO THAT I WANT MY SIII NOW
hi guys
i want to buy a galaxy S2
so should i buy one form At&T or T-Mo or Sprint or globel verson ????
Why buy a S2 when S3 was just released? Or you could buy the HTC One X.
wait for the S3 to come. and the htc one-phones are probably a bit better than the s2. but max. a bit
WAIT for the global galaxy sIII to be released and then buy that
samsung s2
Buy a Galaxy Note
I would Buy a Galaxy note as i had a brand new nexus with official ics and sold it and bourght a note and couldnt go back to a smaller screen then ive rooted and flashed stunner ics i woudnt swap it for any phone now i have a quadrant score of 44130 blows my nexus out the water.massive thanks to all at xda as i knew nothing about phone development untill i stumbled apon this forum and now im flashing custom ics roms
If you must get a GS2, go for the "Skyrocket" model, it's CPU is clocked to 1.5 versus all other models being clocked at 1.2
thanks for the advise but you guys change the topic
i think that S3 is not very impress compare to S2 with the price 600 euro
guys on here telling you get s3.... is nothing so special about s3 apart from faster cpu ....and the design of s2 is much better than s3
Go with tmobile and save yourself some money...
Which phone should I buy now?
I've had the HTC Wildfire since last year but I'm getting pretty bored of it now because of the slow processor, graphics and small screen.
Basically, I need a big screen, good camera(capable of HD recording), nice multimedia features and a decent processor in my next phone.
I'm thinking of getting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V. Is it a good phone or should I go for something else?
Galaxy S3.
Easy, Global, more development and support. But Galaxy Nexus would make better sense with updates
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I'd also go for global for the dev/support.
If you have already invested tons into micro sdcard, go for sgs3, note or sgs2.
If not and you want style at the expense of no storage/battery upgrade options .. go for one x.
Samsung Galaxy SII even if for samsung upgrade reason maybe I'll chose HTC One X
Just buy the samsung galaxy siii.. man.. that phone is awesome .. just like a portable computer..
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Griffiths_Anna said:
Just buy the samsung galaxy siii.. man.. that phone is awesome .. just like a portable computer..
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Galaxy S3 is a pretty big phone so it might be not that comfortable for everyday use...
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Buy the Galaxy S3
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Should I get a
(AT&T)
1. Galaxy note
2. OneX(s in my country)
( has no micro SD therefore off my list)
( no quad core)
3.wait for quad core phone like the
>Atrix 3 duel core 1.2 ghz... ( ugh) (not cool)
>galaxy s3
I have an upgrade .
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Are You Only Looking At Those Options Or Are You Open Minded To Other Options That Have Similar Specs?
S3 by far
AT&T One X is a piece of sh*t. Go for Galaxy S3.
Mariacci said:
AT&T One X is a piece of sh*t. Go for Galaxy S3.
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That's what I was looking at as well or the note / atrix 3 . I like the notes size but I think waiting for quad core might be a good idea
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....also think Samsung Galaxy SIII or HTC ONE S ;-)
s3, if its anything like my captivate, that thing will be awesome
Definitely looking at the galaxy s3
Is it running quad core tegra 3 ? Or something else?
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I prefer the S3. I've heard its zippy, fast and overall better than the One X. The Note still remains a good choice, despite having a weaker processor, but it has a large screen, so its all a matter of preference.
Overall, if you're looking for a good experience, choose the international quad core version of the S3.
On a side note, I don't think AT&T will carry the quad core version of the S3, only the dual core Snapdragon S4 version. The quad core version is international, so you would have to buy it upfront. The upgrade you have would probably get you a USA dual core Galaxy S3.
vx117 said:
I prefer the S3. I've heard its zippy, fast and overall better than the One X. The Note still remains a good choice, despite having a weaker processor, but it has a large screen, so its all a matter of preference.
Overall, if you're looking for a good experience, choose the international quad core version of the S3.
On a side note, I don't think AT&T will carry the quad core version of the S3, only the dual core Snapdragon S4 version. The quad core version is international, so you would have to buy it upfront. The upgrade you have would probably get you a USA dual core Galaxy S3.
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Ouch.... that is a lot of cash to shell out, I may end up just waiting. Because if I go duel core I may as well go note. I have my transformer prime...so I almost NEED quad now just to feel like I upgraded
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ianwardell said:
Definitely looking at the galaxy s3
Is it running quad core tegra 3 ? Or something else?
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Samsung S3 is running Samsung Exynos Quad @1.5 Ghz and it rapes Tegra 3. Avoid the dual core one.
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Go to a store and hold the phones in your hand .. gaze at the screens ...run a few tasks/games ...test the cameras right then and there..check how loud it gets ...
..And you would know
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I would suggest Galaxy S3 , it'll keep yourself future-phone-proof for sometime .. My Mom's original galaxy s still runs hassle free. I need a good looking phone with a good feel in hand and hence I went with HTC One X
you can try galaxy s3..For me its the best
unfortunately, it seems that SGS3 will be released in North America with a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. so I do not understand how it will be an improvement from SGS2...
may be I am missing some technical details and Snapdragon S4 is incredibly fast and powerful, but somehow I doubt that.
I kind of knew that they would not release quad-core S3 in NA. normally, all the good smartphones somehow manage to by-pass North American market.
for instance, it is a mystery to me why Samsung Omnia HD was never released in US or Canada.
As for the Galaxy Note, somehow I have doubts about its processing speed as almost all hardware specs are copied from SGS2. how come a phone with a screen almost twice the size of SGS2 and same hardware specs can operate just as smooth as SGS2 does?
ianwardell said:
Ouch.... that is a lot of cash to shell out, I may end up just waiting. Because if I go duel core I may as well go note. I have my transformer prime...so I almost NEED quad now just to feel like I upgraded
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Quad core doesn't mean it's faster or better. The quadcore exynos 4412 is a 32nm chooser with A9 cortex instructions. Dualcore S4 is 28nm A15 structure. A15 is a huge improvement over A9. Plus the sg3 in states has 2 gigs of ram. If you have enough patience wait for the next nexus
I don't think you can really tell the difference between these chipsets anymore. They're all too fast.
crolikman said:
unfortunately, it seems that SGS3 will be released in North America with a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4. so I do not understand how it will be an improvement from SGS2...
may be I am missing some technical details and Snapdragon S4 is incredibly fast and powerful, but somehow I doubt that.
I kind of knew that they would not release quad-core S3 in NA. normally, all the good smartphones somehow manage to by-pass North American market.
for instance, it is a mystery to me why Samsung Omnia HD was never released in US or Canada.
As for the Galaxy Note, somehow I have doubts about its processing speed as almost all hardware specs are copied from SGS2. how come a phone with a screen almost twice the size of SGS2 and same hardware specs can operate just as smooth as SGS2 does?
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Here is my basic understanding of chipsets. Exynos quad> Qualcomm Krait = Tegra 3 = Exynos Dual Core 2.0 ghz > TI OMAP Dual core.
Now,exynos chipset doesn't support 4G LTE network (it maxes out at 21mbps) but qualcomm does ( the reason Sony uses them)
Samsung value their international market,where they are more popular comparatively. LTE isnt widespread outside USA so they dont see need in equiping their international sets with a feature people wont use. The solution then,is to give the few carriers with LTE an LTE version of the phone,relatively few units,and cost save.
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go for the S3 i would to buy ONE X but the camera is **** (i mean the compression or or whatever it's called) the photos taken on ONE X are good but if u upload it to the pc its low or ****y quality so i advice u to go for the S3 or maybe a Nokia
Razr Maxx for the battey 3300 mAh.
Ok I'll say it.
The Best Option is have someone else Pay for it......
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Was in the o2 shop today looking at phones and i really couldn't choose between the s4, note 2 and htc one the xperia z caught my eye but the s4 had the better camera.
Just don't know where to go next really, got shat on by sony with x10i so not keen on going back, hate htc customer service and now been shat on by sammy with s2.
Was also really tempted to wait for the note 3 as contract is up for renewal in September/October
I like the samsung phones but I also use cyanogenmod on the s2 which i would probably use again on the new phone, with how samsung shat on dev community with xynos stuff I can't see the next one being a samsung no matter how much i like the s4 and note 2/3
Tempted by a nokia lumina windows phone but i think they are not quite ready yet spec and feature wise.
Suggestions people?
Galaxy note 3 or Jaiyu g6
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I'm leaning towards the note 3 as the size is just right for me as i dont just use it for the phone it's business and personal.
That and it would be new where as s4 almost a year old and soon to be replaced maybe.
I just hope the note 3 will be custom rom and dev friendly unlike the s2.
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I want to suggest you Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone because of unique features and stylish slim design. It comes equipped with a 8 megapixel digital camera, which is far better than the average for all Smartphones. It has a lot of hidden features like, fast camera access, Call from Text Message, lock screen facebook, power saving mode, end calls with the power button etc. Samsung Galaxy S3 has Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system alongside a 1.5 GHz Quad Core CPU.
I suggest waiting for the Note 3.
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I'm an HTC guy. HTC ONE - all the way.
I am happy for Samsung's rise, but I don't prefer their interface, Sense (love or hate it) has a great aesthetic appeal.
There is definitely a thread already for this but I think you should get an Asus Fonepad. Pay around $300 and get a 7" tablet+a phone all in one along with a tasty Intel processor. No HTC can match that!
If you're the patient type, waiting for the Note 3 may be worthwhile. It's rumored to have some impressive specs (6 inch screen, 8 cores, 3 gigs of ram).
note 3 is a good choice i think.
For me I might get a one or an S4. I like the oled diplay but I don't want a plastic phone. LCD3 is nice but no expandable SD?
In the end ill buy the s4 and an aluminium case to go with it.
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Go for a S4!
Yea the S4 seems much faster.
Xperia Z, it has a better design!!
You can't go wrong with the s4!
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It's a dead heat between the note 3 and xperia z, if i can't get a note 3 ill weigh the s4 up against the z
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The Z Ultra just came out. 2.2ghz Snapdragon 800 processor. That's definitely something to wait for.
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