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I currently have the galaxy s3. I am supposed to get the note 2 as alternate replacement and it might sound like a no brainer. But I have invented almost 100 dollars into accessories fir the s3. Is the note 2 really worth it to lose all my stuff. This thread is NOT meant to "rub it in" or anything like that. I just really want your input.
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Honestly it's personal preference. I don't need or want a 5.5 inch screen on my phone because 4.8 is enough for me.
The Note has some limitations that can't be overlooked like the enormous size that makes one hand operation almost impossible but when you're browsing, it yields the best experience that rivals any android tablet. The new s pen looks like a huge bonus with enhanced functionalities but since it is very new, you cant expect new roms.
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Keep what you have and deck it out! I plan to do the same im loving my S3.... came from the Thunderbolt.... the S3 will undoubtably have well already has also sooooo much stuff developing in the rom world
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I currently have the galaxy s3. I am supposed to get the note 2 as alternate replacement and it might sound like a no brainer. But I have invented almost 100 dollars into accessories fir the s3. Is the note 2 really worth it to lose all my stuff. This thread is NOT meant to "rub it in" or anything like that. I just really want your input.
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If you can sell your $100 worth of accessories for anything more than $50 go for the Note 2, you wont be able to peel your eyes away from that big beautiful screen. If you can't sell it and it'll collect dust in your house, keep the S3.
IMO its not worth it to switch. If you didn't have the S3, then I'd say go for the Note, but the differences are limited, unless you want an even bigger screen and you like to use the pen
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I currently have the galaxy s3. I am supposed to get the note 2 as alternate replacement and it might sound like a no brainer. But I have invented almost 100 dollars into accessories fir the s3. Is the note 2 really worth it to lose all my stuff. This thread is NOT meant to "rub it in" or anything like that. I just really want your input.
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How did you manage to get Note 2 as a replacement? Warranty replacement?
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That's really a tough question to answer. I would personally stick with the GS3 having spent that much money, and my personal experience with this phone has been fantastic. Now if you aren't happy with the GS3, and the Note 2 being as large as it is, is appealing to you, then I would go for it. Not very often you get a free upgrade from one almost brand new device to the next big thing.
A 5.5" phone is way too big IMO. The S3 is a perfect size and I refuse to use a 5"+ device up to my ear lol. I already have a tablet in the N7 so no thanks on the Note 2.
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I currently have the galaxy s3. I am supposed to get the note 2 as alternate replacement and it might sound like a no brainer. But I have invented almost 100 dollars into accessories fir the s3. Is the note 2 really worth it to lose all my stuff. This thread is NOT meant to "rub it in" or anything like that. I just really want your input.
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I, too, have spent over $100 on accessories, but in the end... I think you and I both with end up enjoying the experience on a 5.5 inch screen. I believe the Jelly Bean, the quad core, and S Pen will be more than enough to see the difference.
Four cases and a car dock later, I can't wait to move to the Note 2, personally. I just hope the same problems that plague me on the S3 don't happen on the Note!
Also, when you say "lose your stuff", do you mean the stuff on the phone, or do you mean the accessories? If it's the stuff on your phone, just make sure you use titanium backup to the SD card (not to the phone). If it's the accessories, at least now you know what you like with the trial and error on the S3. Five tries to find a case that I liked was worth it for me... Amazon prime takes the sting out of most of these purchases. Also, I am probably one of the few who will tell you this, but I love the GLAS protector from Spigen. (again, tried a lot before I found one I loved!)
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How did you manage to get Note 2 as a replacement? Warranty replacement?
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There's a group of us that live in areas where cell towers are not playing well with the S3, causing a NO SIM error. It hasn't been fixed yet, even with software updates direct from Verizon. After documenting my problems quite thoroughly via 2nd level tech support, I finally ended up with a manager who agreed to move me to the Note 2 once it is released. (50 calls later) The only fix, currently, is to pull the battery. (lots of old wives tales floating around tho... none of which work) I take that back, I was on a business trip to Salt Lake City for 2.5 weeks, and had zero issues... so there's that.
I am kinda on the fence. I really want the quad core but since it's 4 a9's vs my s3's 2 a15's the real difference in power isn't really very much. So it comes down to screen size and the s Pen.
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There's a group of us that live in areas where cell towers are not playing well with the S3, causing a NO SIM error. It hasn't been fixed yet, even with software updates direct from Verizon. After documenting my problems quite thoroughly via 2nd level tech support, I finally ended up with a manager who agreed to move me to the Note 2 once it is released. (50 calls later) The only fix, currently, is to pull the battery. (lots of old wives tales floating around tho... none of which work) I take that back, I was on a business trip to Salt Lake City for 2.5 weeks, and had zero issues... so there's that.
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Have you tried flashing the HD modem? Because that fixed my no sim error.
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I personally am looking into getting a S3 then switching to the Note II next month when it's released. Prices for the S3 are still high, selling for at least $450-$480 on swappa.com; so you can consider that. For me a quad core beats a dual core any day, and we all know the Note II has way more features. People aren't going to want to root and change ROMS right out the gate anyway so the dev support doesn't really matter.
Yes. Alternate replacement.
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I have a sd card do I meant accessories
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Thanks for input. The thing I am most worried about after thinking about it, is the note 2 having the exact same "NO SIM" issue the s3 has. Because if it turns out to have this problem it is really a waste.
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People aren't going to want to root and change ROMS right out the gate anyway so the dev support doesn't really matter.
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I'd disagree with this statement. I actually hold off on a phone until it has root. I have a lot of apps which I have saved data and won't switch until I can use titanium backup to bring my data with me to my new phone. Plus devs are always making mods that make my stock even better and the ability to debloat is always good. I'm in the process of getting my wife a new phone because her Inc4g has no root and it's not looking good for it to ever achieve it.
Depends how big your hand is haha. But seriously people complain about the s3 being too large so if that is an issue for you the note is even bigger. But from a standpoint of performance the note 2 is faster than the vzw s3, but looks to be similar in speed to the international s3. Dev support will be available, a lot of devs are excited about this device. Personally I would go with the note because I can handle a larger phone no problem and love the big screen size.
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i got to play with the note2 at tmobile last night and man that is a nice phone, super fast. verizon told me they may not release it until thanksgiving or so.
So im in the talks of trading my SGS3 for an Intuition. I'm curious to see how that phone would be on a daily basis. But im afraid I'll regret the decision. I know this forum will be based. But im reaching out to my fellow XDA addicts for their input.
Let me know what you think about it.
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To each is own, but I'd prefer the s3.
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I've really been looking at doing the same. It's hard to get decent opinions because most people say it's bad but have never even seen one irl. One of the big problems I have is it will probably never see a custom rom besides root. It's also a rather old phone but it can still play pretty much any game and handle anything. I played with one at verizon and it had some lag but I'm not sure if it's the launcher or not. Kinda bugs me also because I know I'll lose the stylus and it's just a normal stylus you can buy off amazon for like $2 (nothing like a s pen). I will probably buy one to try it, I can see myself possibly loving it or totally hating it, I doubt there a a middle ground.
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I've really been looking at doing the same. It's hard to get decent opinions because most people say it's bad but have never even seen one irl. One of the big problems I have is it will probably never see a custom rom besides root. It's also a rather old phone but it can still play pretty much any game and handle anything. I played with one at verizon and it had some lag but I'm not sure if it's the launcher or not. Kinda bugs me also because I know I'll lose the stylus and it's just a normal stylus you can buy off amazon for like $2 (nothing like a s pen). I will probably buy one to try it, I can see myself possibly loving it or totally hating it, I doubt there a a middle ground.
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Same here. I've only played with one in verizon. I'm just afraid of the width hindering it in my daily use. That includes fitting comfortably in my back pocket.
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That would be like taking 4 steps forward then 6 steps back!
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Same here. I've only played with one in verizon. I'm just afraid of the width hindering it in my daily use. That includes fitting comfortably in my back pocket.
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Who keeps their phone in their back pocket...trololol. That's where my mom puts her phone. She's dropped three in the toilet and sat on two others and still hasn't learned.
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Who keeps their phone in their back pocket...trololol. That's where my mom puts her phone. She's dropped three in the toilet and sat on two others and still hasn't learned.
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Well I've never broken a phone and I've always done that since my first smartphone. The Palm Treo 755p. Lol. I'm more careful with my phones and now that phones are getting bigger and bigger you don't feel them as much when you carry them in the back pocket because it just feels like a wallet or something.
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If you're into getting a bigger phone, I would hold for the Galaxy Note II. It's coming to Verizon, and is likely to see custom roms. I highly doubt the Intuition will see much. The phone seems solid, but LG has lately had problems with keeping up on Android updates (I'm looking at you, Spectrum). Samsung, while not perfect, shows more promise in rolling out updates.
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If you're into getting a bigger phone, I would hold for the Galaxy Note II. It's coming to Verizon, and is likely to see custom roms. I highly doubt the Intuition will see much. The phone seems solid, but LG has lately had problems with keeping up on Android updates (I'm looking at you, Spectrum). Samsung, while not perfect, shows more promise in rolling out updates.
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Yea I'm really thinking about the note 2 as well but the format of the intuition makes it awesome for emails, Internet, pdfs ect. The only only place it lacks is watching videos, and it's S3 cpu which is like 2 years old already I just ask myself how often do I watch videos on my phone, not a ton how often do I email look up things on the Web? Probably 200+ times a day.
I probably still won't get it but I'd love to see them make one (and release it in the us) with better specs and fore thought across the board and I'd be on it
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That would be like taking 4 steps forward then 6 steps back!
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THANK YOU! At least one person said it.... If you cannot do anything to a phone besides rooting it then it won't be in my hands.... I have to have full control so I can optimize every aspect of my phone cause we all know the manufacturers won't and Verizon DEFINITELY won't! The LG is a pretty giant leap back so I would wait for the Note 2 or the possibility of another Nexus device but def do not go backwards... (Just my opinion)
If you don't really care about ever using a custom ROM then go ahead. Otherwise I believe the SGS3 has it beat in every category.
I wouldn't. The single biggest problem with the phone is the aspect ratio. Every single review points out how awkward the phone is with a 4:3 ratio.
I would NOT do it.
If you want a phablet, wait for the Note 2. I highly doubt many devs will work on the intuition. You'd get better development off the droid x2.
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Battery life is dismal on the intuition also. Wait for note2.
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Is LG considered a top brand now like Samsung or HTC, or are they still playing around in Huwai level standards?
What are their flagship devices - are they still just knock-offs of font runners or do they have their own developments as contenders?
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Is LG considered a top brand now like Samsung or HTC, or are they still playing around in Huwai level standards?
What are their flagship devices - are they still just knock-offs of font runners or do they have their own e
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I personally consider HTC, Samsung, and Moto on top Tier (for phones) and everything else way below on the DO NOT EVER BUY list
I can't say I have ever heard of someone satisfied with an lg phone.
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Well, looks like people will have to reconsider seeing as the next Nexus is made by LG.
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Intuition has terrible battery life and an even worse camera. I do like the design but there's absolutely no way I'd trade my S3 for one. I'm also waiting on a phablet worthy of ditching my S3. Going to be the Note II probably. Not to mention Samsung has a ton of great tablet/s-pen features that can't be found elsewhere. One last thing is the stylus has no built in holder. You have to carry it separately. Deal breaker right there for me.
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Well, looks like people will have to reconsider seeing as the next Nexus is made by LG.
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I forsee alot of people not getting the next nexus if thats the case.
Hi
I'm planning to move on from my SGS 2 to a newer model.. but I'm not able to make up my mind.
I'm interested in the 4G SGS 3 though I've been thinking about the next nexus phone from LG or the upcoming HTC One X+...
My current phone is working perfectly fine but I'm looking for a phone with more speed as well as with 4G/LTE..
Should I wait it out for early next year to have better choices or should I just go in for the SGS 3?
By the way, Samsung is my preferred manufacturer, followed by HTC.. I've no idea how LG phones are in terms of build quality, support, etc.
Thanks in advance. Cheers.
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Hi
I'm planning to move on from my SGS 2 to a newer model.. but I'm not able to make up my mind.
I'm interested in the 4G SGS 3 though I've been thinking about the next nexus phone from LG or the upcoming HTC One X+...
My current phone is working perfectly fine but I'm looking for a phone with more speed as well as with 4G/LTE..
Should I wait it out for early next year to have better choices or should I just go in for the SGS 3?
By the way, Samsung is my preferred manufacturer, followed by HTC.. I've no idea how LG phones are in terms of build quality, support, etc.
Thanks in advance. Cheers.
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Take SGS3. I dont why but take it
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With all of the new nexus phone getting ready to be unveiled I would wait it out and see what sticks
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Thanks.. I like the SGS3 a lot, though it's just so difficult to decide on one phone...
By the way, here in Finland, we have a deal going on for the Galaxy Nexus, with the current price of 370€ (http://www.verkkokauppa.com/fi/s?s=1&q=51397+or+23156) and is valid until next Monday 21.10 and this seems to be the best deal in Finland at the moment. The standard price is ~450€ I think...
Is there any sense is getting the Galaxy Nexus considering there are the newer Nexus devices coming up? In particular HTC “J Butterfly” Nexus 5 (along with the LG Nexus as mentioned previously)?
Thanks again. Cheers...
Edit: Also, regarding the processor, I'm no expert but from the reviews and reports, I see there are the Tegra 3 processors (like the one in HTC One X+) or the Qualcomm 'snapdragon' processors or Exynos processors and similar... Which is the better one? Should I chose a device that comes with a specific processor if I want to have a speedy, fast, high end phone?
And of course, I would like a manufacturer that regularly updates the OS without major delays whenever a new Android is being released...
Well I have the nexus, and that price is very very high. Ofcourse it is new from store but I have my nexus for 275 euro's. Second hand but only 6 month's old. Great phone but if I were you, I should wait for the gs4. Depends on how fast you need a phone, considering the gs4 is coming out in march 2013. If you can't wait I should definately buy the HTC one X+ or the GS3.
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Go and buy SGS3, i liek it too very much and i wan't buy him, but first i want to sale my currently phone
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Well I have the nexus, and that price is very very high. Ofcourse it is new from store but I have my nexus for 275 euro's. Second hand but only 6 month's old. Great phone but if I were you, I should wait for the gs4. Depends on how fast you need a phone, considering the gs4 is coming out in march 2013. If you can't wait I should definately buy the HTC one X+ or the GS3.
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Thanks a lot.
I'm not in a real hurry to get a new phone as my current SGS2 is working great (and there is a possibility that JB will arrive soon for the SGS2)... But I just wanted to kind of 'upgrade' from the SGS2 to a more powerful, newer phone... Hence my questions regarding should I really wait (though I understand it's a kind of silly question considering how many new devices keep popping up every month) or just go in for a model such as the SGS3 or HTC One X+ that's been proven to be a great phone....
Basically I can wait for the new one.. I'm looking at having a new one by March/April 2013.
If you can wait just wait Mate, I know your feelings so many new phones but can't choose a good one and every time there is coming a new one out.
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Background:
I have just bought a Motorola Defy Plus. The reason I purchased it was - I wanted a phone that could allow me t record work calls and Defy Plus seemed promising as it enjoys good amount of support in the developers here and it was like very cheap. Now when I see the work involved in rooting and flashing custom rom I find myself not too sure about my capability of managing the whole process. Even if I do manage the rooting and flashing the custom rom, I still do not have any definitive information if call recording will be possible
New search:
Given the above now I am exploring any other phones that will allow me to take care of this requirement of recording my calls incoming and outgoing , without speaker, in the stock straight out of the box condition. Besides this particular requirement my usage of the phone is very mundane - some voice calls, minimal texting , little bit of email, no games , minimal camera, once in a while a couple of minutes of music if ever.
So if any of you can give me a suggestion i.e. which phone and which app - if you have a working combo - which will solve my problem shall appreciate it very much.
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Wait, even if the nexus devices aren't to your liking they are going to drive the price of current devices down. I have the SGS3 but sources / docs for exynos processors are sketchy so support isn't stellar. TBH if support matters go with nexus although you'll have to sacrifice sd support.
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Galaxy note 2! big display and best performance!
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Wait, even if the nexus devices aren't to your liking they are going to drive the price of current devices down. I have the SGS3 but sources / docs for exynos processors are sketchy so support isn't stellar. TBH if support matters go with nexus although you'll have to sacrifice sd support.
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SD support meaning expandable SD card support/feature?
Well.. that's another thing I'd like to have (I forgot to mention before)... I need a phone that will enable me expand my storage with an external SD card.
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SD support meaning expandable SD card support/feature?
Well.. that's another thing I'd like to have (I forgot to mention before)... I need a phone that will enable me expand my storage with an external SD card.
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That's the current HTC range ruled out then.
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Yes.. missed this when checking out the HTC phones..
I think I'll wait it out or get the SGS 3 if I feel I'm in a hurry.
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Yes.. missed this when checking out the HTC phones..
I think I'll wait it out or get the SGS 3 if I feel I'm in a hurry.
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Me too
Forget the galaxy nexus it is getting a little bit old i decided to go ahead whit the s3 and i have no complaints..
Speed is awesome
Battery life gets me from 9am to 11pm depending on how you/i use it.
Camera is good ( there is noise in low light shots )
Build quality is the same as the s2 ..
I dont know why but i got a feeling that lg making a nexus will be a mess..
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I would recommend the G3. You can wait for the next phone to come up but you'll find that there is always a new phone about to be launched so you can wait forever. I've recently transitioned to the g3 and enjoy it very much. Liked it a lot better once I rooted and put a JB rom on it.
I'd go with a sgs3
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I'd go with a sgs3
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Personally I struggle to wait, but seriously we are talking days here and once the nexus is announced the prices of the current flagship devices is going to come down.
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Hello XDA ,
So I would like to know from your guys. I own a Samsung Star now and I want to get a new phone. This means my first ever Android phone that I will own (I have used Android before, but those where phones from friends). My question is which phone is the best pick to get.
ill use it mainly for apps (mainly games), whats-app, some internet when on wi-fi.
I personally was thinking about the Nexus 4 which is been sold for €450 here in the Netherlands. But what do you guys think? I would love to have Jelly Bean and a fast phone.
Go ahead and suggest me something but keep it under the Nexus 4 or at the same price as the Nexus 4.
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Go with the nexus 4. I have it and it's definitely the best in the price range. It's so good in fact I've been thinking about selling my old phones to buy a nexus 4.
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Go with the nexus 4. I have it and it's definitely the best in the price range. It's so good in fact I've been thinking about selling my old phones to buy a nexus 4
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100% agree!
If I'd buy a new android phone (I'm sure it would be an android phone ) I would buy a nexus, too.
You'll get OS updates really fast and for quite a long time and you'll have a slim rom without bloatware.
Hope I could help!
Nexus 4 is an excellent choice.
Wait for the S4 or go with Note 2. The S3 is now a lot cheaper with the Note 2 out and the S4 being announced.
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You are a perfect candidate for a nexus 4 Key lime pie will be out in a few months and you can bet the N4 will have it first.
If you know someone in the US, have them buy it for you. Much cheaper!
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The Nexus 4 is a great phone, but the two big things it lacks are an external SD card and removable battery.
Think about how you'll use the phone and if those things might be useful to you. I keep a lot of music on my external SD card so that it doesn't take space away from apps - I don't live in an area where I can just stream everything all the time, do you ?
If you plan on doing things with custom ROMs and such, an external SD card can be a lifesaver, too - and general convenience. But if you don't, the Nexus 4 might be a good choice since it will receive updates without you having to do anything.
Removable battery is nice because if you are buying off-contract, especially, you don't have to worry about babying the battery - the battery will lose so much charge per year no matter if you treated it perfectly. If you're not getting a subsidized upgrade, that might not be something you want to be stuck with. It's also nice to be able to carry a spare battery especially if you're playing games for an extended period of time (I carry one so I can play emulators between classes without having to worry "what if I don't go right home ?").
Nexus 4 is a great mobile but still there are few drawbacks of this mobile.
Consider other similar mobiles in the price range, S3, HTC, Sony etc
Look about this http://www.wikomobile.com/telephone-portable-Cink-Peax.php at €170
Yes, get the nexus 4 !!
Well , that depends what you like , right now the samsung galaxy s4 is the fastest phone , but not the most beautiful and the one who is better made. The most beautiful and the second fastest phone is HTC one , but this one doesnt have a sd card slot. Personally i will get the htc one with contract from vodafone , it will cost 300€ , its the first time i will buy a phone in this mode , but phones are getting bigger and bigger , and rumors already said that nexus 5 will get a 5.2" display. So every year phones get 0.2" bigger , so i will keep the htc until phones start to get smaller.
That was my opinion. Have a great year
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Galaxy S4, it's definitely worth getting
Any HTC, Nexus device.
OPPO Find 5 from oppostyle.com. Best value 1080p phone.
S4!
It is sick!
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The battery and SD card isn't so bad. 16GB is plenty for me! The battery isn't really of a issue. Most of the time the phone will be in standby.
How is the speed btw? Good enough for intensive apps? including games hehe
But I do agree the Nexus 4 is probably my pick but go ahead with suggestion. I already have 108 euros and need 450 so im getting there!!!
Really exited to get my first ever smartphone, android phone. Some of you might think that I am really behind stuff but he im 18 and didn't have the money first :crying: now I'm working hard to earn it so I can get a new phone :laugh:
I'd wait for the S4. I mean, the OS is pretty much the same with every phone, so what you really want to be looking at is specs.
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Nexus 4 is the best. But its available in selected countries only.. !!
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Nexus 4 is the best. But its available in selected countries only.. !!
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I can get it from 4 shops here in the NL. They just import them from the UK I guess. Cheapest is 450 and the website is really good so I trust them!
But in USA its contract base sales. Not via play store currently..!!
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I have a tough question to decide on, which one is better and which one should I keep ?
I like the build and design of Galaxy. Also the screen seems to be better and colors are not washed out.
4.4 is coming to S4 GE anytime soon as well.
I've got both but S4 i9505. Personally speaking just my views and opinion I prefer the AMOLED screen the blacks are stunning as always. But the whites on the IPS panel are better.
The S4 has the removable battery and expandable storage along with the IR blaster and more real estate on the screen due to no on screen buttons.
Obviously the N5 has the faster CPU and GPU but the S600 isn't a slouch either.
The N5 will have much superior development compared to the GE edition if you want everything working correctly.
The S4 is still a great phone but you can decide which to keep.
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I am in the same boat. The only answer I can think if is the following
When the S4 gets Kitkat do the following
Week 1: Use the Nexus 5 exclusively
Week 2: Use the S4 exclusively
Week 3: Go back to the Nexus
If you make it the entire 3 weeks, you should probably keep the Nexus.
In the end both phones are top of the line and most people would be happy with either.
I myself are in the same dilemma and that is what I am going to do... Or get a Note 3
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From the reviews on the web, it looks like Nexus 5 camera is inferior to Galaxy S4 GE.
Is this right ?
Not going to lie if they were both the same price i would get the s4. I personally like amoled . I also like the remote feature. The sdcard slot is an added bonus but not really NEEDED for my use. However since they are so far apart in price nexus 5 for me.
So, 4.4 KitKat is available now on GS4 GE (i9505G).
Short story - it's still slower and less fluid than Nexus 5.
So I guess I will keep Nexus 5 and sell GS4.
Just an FYI. I did get the Nexus 5, used it for about 10 days and decided to stay on the S4.
Big thing for me was flexibility with roms, camera and SD card. I thought 32gb would be enough. But once I put a few games, movies, pictures and music I ran out of space and wasn't even done (yes I know it should have happened just didn't think it would be soo quick).
The N5 did feel faster and fluid without a doubt. I guess I realized I needed more of the Swiss Army Knife Solution.
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jev3gs said:
Just an FYI. I did get the Nexus 5, used it for about 10 days and decided to stay on the S4.
Big thing for me was flexibility with roms, camera and SD card. I thought 32gb would be enough. But once I put a few games, movies, pictures and music I ran out of space and wasn't even done (yes I know it should have happened just didn't think it would be soo quick).
The N5 did feel faster and fluid without a doubt. I guess I realized I needed more of the Swiss Army Knife Solution.
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I'm on other hand, staying on Nexus 5 32gb is enough for my needs and I really like the faster response.
jev3gs said:
Just an FYI. I did get the Nexus 5, used it for about 10 days and decided to stay on the S4.
Big thing for me was flexibility with roms, camera and SD card. I thought 32gb would be enough. But once I put a few games, movies, pictures and music I ran out of space and wasn't even done (yes I know it should have happened just didn't think it would be soo quick).
The N5 did feel faster and fluid without a doubt. I guess I realized I needed more of the Swiss Army Knife Solution.
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I've always wondered... why do people put movies on their phone? Surely it isn't a pleasant experience to watch a 5'' screen for an hour and a half.
jev3gs said:
Just an FYI. I did get the Nexus 5, used it for about 10 days and decided to stay on the S4.
Big thing for me was flexibility with roms, camera and SD card. I thought 32gb would be enough. But once I put a few games, movies, pictures and music I ran out of space and wasn't even done (yes I know it should have happened just didn't think it would be soo quick).
The N5 did feel faster and fluid without a doubt. I guess I realized I needed more of the Swiss Army Knife Solution.
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Flexibility with roms? The s4 is no where near as flexible. I suppose you have an i337 too
jd1639 said:
Flexibility with roms? The s4 is no where near as flexible. I suppose you have an i337 too
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Flexibility in the sense I can have both Touchwiz and stock android options. Especially with the GPE S4
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Synyster06Gates said:
I've always wondered... why do people put movies on their phone? Surely it isn't a pleasant experience to watch a 5'' screen for an hour and a half.
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Kids for one, they are always using my phone.
Plus it is just easier to have the phone all the time instead of my tablet.
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