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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I am pretty happy with my 4month old galaxy s ii, but does anyone has this crazy thought of selling your galaxy S II to switch over to Galaxy nexus? Or will you stick with your current Galaxy S II?
I was thinking it may be a good time to experience pure google, but the hardware is certainly losing out to Galaxy S II.
I'll probably stick with my SGSII if we get ICS ( Which will probably happen ). 4,65 inch is too big for me .
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I'm going to swap my sgs2 for a galaxy note! Because of the screen size It's likely to get ics quite early. Plus most of the hardware is same or better than sgs2.
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There's a good chance that we'll get a basic Android 4.0 port from the Nexus Prime before we get the Touchwiz version of it, so I'm sticking with the SGSII. Best of both worlds hopefully!
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I'm going to swap my sgs2 for a galaxy note!
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Me too!!!!
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I am trying so hard to resist selling my S2 to buy a Galaxy Nexus when it is released!
Nope sticking with the SGSII, the camera on the Nexus is only 5MP which is very surprising and clearly not as good as the SGSII camera, the screen too is just too big.
Will probably wait for the Galaxy S3 next year,im amazed at some people jumping ship all the time, they must have plenty of money too.
The camera(front and back going by the sample pics ) on the Galaxy Nexus is is also worse then Galaxy S2....So definitlly not.
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I am pretty happy with my 4month old galaxy s ii, but does anyone has this crazy thought of selling your galaxy S II to switch over to Galaxy nexus? Or will you stick with your current Galaxy S II?
I was thinking it may be a good time to experience pure google, but the hardware is certainly losing out to Galaxy S II.
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No way of selling my SGS2 for a 4.65" nexus.
Too BIG
The only thing I don't like about Samsung is that it takes forever to do a single update… ~.~.
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Nope sticking with the SGSII, the camera on the Nexus is only 5MP which is very surprising and clearly not as good as the SGSII camera, the screen too is just too big.
Will probably wait for the Galaxy S3 next year,im amazed at some people jumping ship all the time, they must have plenty of money too.
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Judging by what happen last year, by the time S 3 comes out, it would be like Juneeeeeeee…
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No way of selling my SGS2 for a 4.65" nexus.
Too BIG
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Exactly...but especially those guys saying the galaxy note with the 5.3inch screen is ok size. Excuse me, but I like putting my phone in my jean pocket, and its already tight with the sgs2.....
I have a SGS2 but if I had the money I buy immediatley a Galaxy Nexus xD
Waiting to see how ICS will be implemented on the SGS2.
ICS native rez is now 1280x720 which our belived SGS2 is not.
And the soft keys...well no more physical keys on ICS
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Exactly...but especially those guys saying the galaxy note with the 5.3inch screen is ok size. Excuse me, but I like putting my phone in my jean pocket, and its already tight with the sgs2.....
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I bought to my wife the new xperia mini ST15i with 1ghz and i can say i am impressed and by default screen off animation .
5mp camera hd,fast amazing!!!
I'm ready to buy one for myself too
Considering it, as I'm tired of having to wait for each update for android. I also doubt the OMAP4460 is going to be any slower than the Exynos under ICS.
Definitley not.. I love my s2 and judging by the reviews of galaxy nexus, it's not worth it..
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I'm still a bit disappointed the SGS2 didn't have NFC
OMAP4460 Is pretty much the same cpu performance, grathics will be a bit worse, but more highend games have powervr versions so it will be much of a muchness.
Though due to the higher screen resolution might be a bit slower.
I am very tempted by the galaxy nexus, ics quickly and ota updates from google, go fast updates!
We shall see how much it costs, my mother wants an android phone so maybe I can flog my sgs2 to her.
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I got the captivate in January, followed by the HTC inspire on release day, followed by the infuse on release day as well. 3 weeks after I got infuse, I returned it and got my S2 in June and for the first time ever, i was, and still am extremely happy with my S2 and have no intentions of upgrading until the S3. No need to. This phone is the bomb in my opinion. I would like to try ice cream sandwich, not going to buy a phone just for a new operating system, which with eventually get ported to the S2 and definitely be shipped on the S3
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Hi all I currently have a HTC Sensation but due an upgrade in 3 days time. I have always had HTC smartphones but all this hype about the samsung galaxy 3 is making my decision to upgrade difficult. I had a play with a HTC One X and it is truly a nice phone and I do like the Sense 4.0 interface. However all the hype for galaxy s3 (based on rumored spec) appears to give the impression that it will be the daddy of all smart phones, but I do currently own a galaxy tab 10.1 and im not amazed by the TouchWizz UI, but more information online suggests a new singing all dancing revamped touch wizz interface.
What I want in a phone is nice smooth lag free interface, a decent quick snapping camera and video recorder, decent contacts feature oh and the obvious features of course.
Do I upgrade to the one x tomorrow? or hang on and wait for at least the announced specifications of the galaxy s3?
You will get different answers depending on which forum you post in.
Gs3 not out yet though, so if you not sure prob best to wait.
Me personally, I like sense and HTC build quality, which is why I have one x
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For me I think I would say BOTH! hehe
Im getting both anyways
me no like sungsung me feel like a toy me feel a cheap plastic me buy a onex!¡
If you have the will power to wait, then wait for the SIII. I'm pretty sure Samsung will look at the specs of the One X and the new iPhone 5 and then release a better spec'd phone. Just like they redid the Galaxy Tab 10.1 after the iPad 2 was announced.
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Samsung all the way
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i think i'll either get samsung or both of it
both seems to be great devices
i would go with Samsung
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Samsung all the way
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haha
Sammy knows what HTC's offering well in advance to ensure that the SGS3 willbe better. That the problem with being first to market, its not the best it can be (A9 based cuad core for example instead of A15) so its easy to one-up.
Im predicting a cuad core A15 based Exynos chip with updated Mali GPU and non pentile 720p super amoled plus HD screen...
As much as I love HTC and would rather buy their phones, they cant keep the all-around-best status Samsung has with their SGS series. I mean It has been almost a year and there is no phone that has put the SGS2 to shame yet
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Wait for the s3
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The S3 might have negligibly better hardware specs but you can be certain they'll still cheap out on the materials. Apple is proof that specs don't mean everything. The overall package is what matters at the end of the day.
It says volumes about Samsung's phones when their flagship Galaxy S series of phone uses the exact same quality of plastic as the €39 Galaxy Europa.
I suggest getting the OneX now. Atleast you'll have a high end phone right away and currently it is the best available phone (except in the camera dept). You should consider the OneS too, it can best the 4-PLUS-1 chip in the OneX in some benchmarks.
THEN after playing around with your phone for around 2-4 months the SGS3 will be available. Have a look at the specs and anything you might want to look at. If you want it then sell your phone and get an SGS3. If you don't want it then keep your Onex.
*That's what I'd do if I were you but I'd be getting the Xperia S for the Pic and Vid quality Different folks different strokes
I would go for HTC One X with better build quality and display !!!
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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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 hoping you can help.
Ive had my Xperia Play since new, but its screen has gone and feels slow compared to my mates phones now.
Ive been offered the choice of 3 phones.
Nokia Lumia
Samsung Galaxy s3
Xperia U
Im only really interested in making calls,texts,emails,music,browsing and games. All the other special features that come with all new phones are just a gimmick to me, (My X Play was rooted and bloat free within an hour of me getting it) so things like "Siri" on Iphone and S-Voice on Samsung are not a deal winner for me.
One thing I would like is to be able to hook my phone up to my TV via HDMI, something that was GREATLY overlooked on the Xplay, mores the pity.
So, seeing as im no expert, and you guys at XDA seem to be in the know please vote and if you pick "other" leave a comment explaining what phone and why.
Many thanks guys and gals!
Mr Flipfoot
it is also depending on what you want to pay for it
if it doesn´t matter what it cost
i would choose the s3 by samsung cause it has the best performance i think (and many custom roms of course and official update support)
you could connect it to your tv with the following adapter by samsung:
EPL-3FHUBE
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I would choose Samsung S3 because of the performance. If you're a mean android gamer then it's great for you. But if I really get to choose, I'd love to have Xperia acro S. It has 12MP, 1.5 dual core, HDMI, 11GB internal memory, up to 32 GB SD card and others.. It also looks sleek. You should search for it. I'm not much on the processor speed. I just love Sony's design and features. A fast, beautiful phone that could do everything I want would be great enough. This is just a suggestion. The decision is yours of course.
It all depends on
1 what is your budget
2 carrier (contract specific carrier or prepaid)
With your requirements and considering all carriers supported
Galaxy nexus, S2 or S3.
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Galaxy S3 FTW!
Everyone on this forums is going to recommend you buy the GS3. And it's for a reason, it IS the best phone out there hands down.
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Everyone on this forums is going to recommend you buy the GS3. And it's for a reason, it IS the best phone out there hands down.
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and one of the ugliest...
i recc you to wait for xperia gx or next nexus
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and one of the ugliest...
i recc you to wait for xperia gx or next nexus
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That's a statement based solely on opinion. The 15 million owners obviously don't think its ugly.
But go for S3. It's got beastly specs
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Wait for the next Nexus
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Galaxy S 3 only)
Samsung!
S3 or wait for the next nexus
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Wait for the next Nexus
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I agree with this. People always look at a Nexus' specs and go "it looks totally average, why get that when you can get a Galaxy S III or blahblahblah". Hardware specs will only get you so far. What good are they, though, when your software is perpetually bloated and outdated? I'd rather not be at the mercy of Samsung/HTC/whoever for updates.
The Nexus development scene is second to none, too.
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S3 FTW!
S2 !
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samsung galaxy sIII :good:
but worth in spending out your money
Flipfoot said:
Im only really interested in making calls,texts,emails,music,browsing and games.
One thing I would like is to be able to hook my phone up to my TV via HDMI, something that was GREATLY overlooked on the Xplay, mores the pity.
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Wait for the Note II to come out.
(I'm presuming that you're very interested in games, browsing etc.)
I know i'm getting hated for saying this but am i the only one that thinks the S3 is overrated? I'd rather have a Galaxy Nexus than an S3. And there are quite a few alternatives to the S3 like the One X (Many reviewers say it has the best screen out there), the 4X HD (Also IPS LCD like the One X but with bigger removable battery and microSD slot), the Galaxy Nexus (Sure, it isn't a quad core but if you check out on youtube a comparison between the GN and a quad core phone you will see that the Nexus can be as smooth (On JellyBean) or even smoother not to mention you get all the updates first) also the RAZR MAXX (It might not be the best phone spec wise but it has a huge battery which provides excellent battery life).
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HTC DROID DNA
vs
Sony XPERIA Z
vs
Samsung Galaxy Note II
vs
LG OPTIMUS G
vs
HTC ONE
There are still few other mobiles which can compete with the above list. But let us just confine the discussion to the above list phones and tell us what you feel is the best!!
NOTE: PLEASE DON'T INCLUDE OTHER MOBILES THAT AREN'T IN THE LIST AND NO iPHONE OR BLACKBERRY PLEASE.
R: Which one is best?
I think HTC ONE is the best one
xpirt
My choice would be Note II.
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Wait for the galaxy s4 (I know its not on your list though)
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"Best" for what?
DNA is best display (1080p SLCD)
Note 2 is best screen size and development (Odin + unlocked bootloader + devs)
Xperia Z I wouldn't get for any reason
Optimus G... why not just get a Nexus 4 unless you really need an SD slot. Cool phone and great device. Flash the Nexus 4 partitions and get some awesome ROM choices.
HTC One X - great form factor, but old by "today's" standards. The dual-core krait are nice but not as good as the S4 Pro or the Exynos quad powering the other good devices.
Top choice overall is Note 2, unless you don't want a screen that big then Optimus G with flashed Nexus 4 partitions.
The only REAL way to know is go to to an ATT and/or verizon store and play with them.
good ideas.
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I think the HTC ONE
Overall best one...
The above mobiles have quad core processors and gigs of RAM. All of them have decent cameras too. In terms of options, custom ROMs and in terms of display they have differences.
But in terms of power, application launching, benchmarks, tweaks, how they handle similar tasks, quality of pictures and videos - the competition is on!!
orangekid said:
"Best" for what?
DNA is best display (1080p SLCD)
Note 2 is best screen size and development (Odin + unlocked bootloader + devs)
Xperia Z I wouldn't get for any reason
Optimus G... why not just get a Nexus 4 unless you really need an SD slot. Cool phone and great device. Flash the Nexus 4 partitions and get some awesome ROM choices.
HTC One X - great form factor, but old by "today's" standards. The dual-core krait are nice but not as good as the S4 Pro or the Exynos quad powering the other good devices.
Top choice overall is Note 2, unless you don't want a screen that big then Optimus G with flashed Nexus 4 partitions.
The only REAL way to know is go to to an ATT and/or verizon store and play with them.
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he was talking about HtC ONE, not HOne X,
and i would chose Htc one it will be mine next phone
If he meant the One, then yeah I would take that above all others, but then he should factor in the SGS4 too then.
Note II
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If he meant the One, then yeah I would take that above all others, but then he should factor in the SGS4 too then.
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I have not included SGS4 because it's specs and features are not yet finalized or released or officially announced. Only the unofficial features/rumors are available.
HTC One has officially announced it's release!:good:
Sony XPERIA Z!
Sony Xperia Z (dust & water resistant).
Am looking forward to get new one. Either it will be HTC One or XPERIA Z
Either Note II or HTC One
I'll give an advantage to the HTC One. It's a gorgeous phone.
But then the stylus on the galaxy note 2 it's awesome.
The Sony Xperia Z has a nice interface, but I don't like so much the design and the camera shutter button. Plus, even when the camera have 5 mega pixel more than the note 2, S3, and others, the quality on the Samsung series it's better and less noisy. (See photo comparisons)
The Motorola looks nice but, it doesn't have all the scene behind that supports the Samsung, and HTC phones.
LG...hmmm I personally find their phones attractive s, with decent capacity for their price tag, but the customer service it's a pain. And I know all the customer services are a pain, but even when the rest feels like they push and umbrella up your @$$, with LG, they push it, opened and then spin it. For me it's more a budget alternative.
I'm thinking on acquire the HTC, and left behind the galaxy series, but I'm waiting for the launch of the S4, to finally make my mind.
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Sony Xperia Z (dust & water resistant).
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It's water resistant but it has to be a quick one. Don't try to submerge the phone to take underwater pictures.
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Definitely Galaxy S4 is gonna give tough competition to HTC One and Vice versa.
Ordered a Sony Xperia ZL and was not happy with it. Changed it for a Galaxy S4 which is on the way!
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Note II of course
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