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So I though of upgrading my nexus one. The possible candidats are a htc one s or a motorola razr maxx. If you had to choose wich one would you take? I don't like that big screens, so 4.3 inches seems to be a sweat spot for me. Could you recomend me other phones?
Thx
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Razr Maxx has the best battery life out of all smartphones in the market so if you are looking for a phone that has great battery life, the razr maxx is the phone to get. Other good phones are the GNexus and the SGS3 which have full support of Ics and JB.
The best hardware right now is the galaxy s iii. The best software support is on the galaxy nexus.
I wouldn't get something as locked down as the Motorola unless you're okay with only ever getting one android update, and getting it super late. And I think the gsiii does everything the HTC does and then some.
My choice is (and probably always will be) the nexus because I have more control over it than any other device, but the gsiii is a good choice now as well.
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oliverano said:
So I though of upgrading my nexus one. The possible candidats are a htc one s or a motorola razr maxx. If you had to choose wich one would you take? I don't like that big screens, so 4.3 inches seems to be a sweat spot for me. Could you recomend me other phones?
Thx
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At that screen size I'd take the Galaxy s2 or Sony Xperia S or One S in that order
The maxx is good but lack of support kills it. Battery life is the only reason to get it.
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galaxy s2 will be the best choice for the range of the screen size & samsung is still continuing to update the software on s2
yea S2 is very nice now and the price is low
a galaxy nexus.
I would buy galaxy nexus.
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Atrix_Owner said:
Razr Maxx has the best battery life out of all smartphones in the market so if you are looking for a phone that has great battery life, the razr maxx is the phone to get. Other good phones are the GNexus and the SGS3 which have full support of Ics and JB.
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The best hardware right now is the galaxy s iii. The best software support is on the galaxy nexus.
I wouldn't get something as locked down as the Motorola unless you're okay with only ever getting one android update, and getting it super late. And I think the gsiii does everything the HTC does and then some.
My choice is (and probably always will be) the nexus because I have more control over it than any other device, but the gsiii is a good choice now as well.
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dorwoo said:
a galaxy nexus.
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Brian_SGW_CM9 said:
I would buy galaxy nexus.
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Did all four of you guys seriously just ignore the fact that he wants a phone with a 4.3 inch screen? Those would be too big for him.
I would have to agree with SII, great development and Samsung supports Cyanogenmod, what more could you ask for? Still has great specs too.
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Other good phones are the GNexus and the SGS3 which have full support of Ics and JB.
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i would go witht the SGS3...probably only because thats what I have and it is a really good phone, best one I have had
I would realy like that extra battery life on the maxx and it just got the ics update. But are phones with bigger screens like 4.8" in dimensions a lot bigger than that with 4.3"?
Thx to you all
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There's too many of these threads all over the place on here now.
None of us can give you a definite answer of what phone to get because ultimately, it's your choice and none of us can change that. And if a you're after is suggestions, why not just think of a few yourself and float round the specific sections for those phones so you can read peoples responses to the phone.
I'll end up making a dedicated thread for this kinda thing if I see too many more of these
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oliverano said:
I would realy like that extra battery life on the maxx and it just got the ics update. But are phones with bigger screens like 4.8" in dimensions a lot bigger than that with 4.3"?
Thx to you all
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It starts getting difficult at 5+ and becomes a matter of taste there. Otherwise 4.8 has proven manageable with phones like sensation and galaxy s3.
Consider that the maxx is not HD and is aged technology, even at launch there were complaints on moto holding out,if you also don't mind this carry on.
Consider you can always get an extended battery for something like the s3 or optimus 4x without a great increase in bulk as they're thin.
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Allanitomwesh said:
It starts getting difficult at 5+ and becomes a matter of taste there. Otherwise 4.8 has proven manageable with phones like sensation and galaxy s3.
Consider that the maxx is not HD and is aged technology, even at launch there were complaints on moto holding out,if you also don't mind this carry on.
Consider you can always get an extended battery for something like the s3 or optimus 4x without a great increase in bulk as they're thin.
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I dind't though of extendet batteries. I just saw the lg optumos 4x and fell in love hehehe thank you too all I'm just going to close the tread.
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How abt....
Legendary Htc HD2 4.3" screen :good:
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I dind't though of extendet batteries. I just saw the lg optumos 4x and fell in love hehehe thank you too all I'm just going to close the tread.
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Enjoy.
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I suggest you try the 4.65in. screen of the GNex, you won't notice a huge difference.
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My last two phones were a droid x,x2 both rooted&modded and they still didn't run smooth enuff like my s3 which is still stock unrooted, the droid x was my first touch screen phone thought that 4.3 inch screen was big enuff but now my s3 screen hits that's sweet spot....any how was reading which I do tons of came across this thought I'd share it was funny to me.
ANDROID RULES!!!!
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i agree
I too came from a DX and the SGS3 is way better.... But that is to be expected sine the DX is over 2 years old. It is gonna take some time to get used to the difference in a Moto and Sammy device. But at least we have a unlocked bootloader
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Just wondering are you guys getting as good of data signal as you did on your Droid Xs.
I get a good signal for the most part, but we all know moto makes better radios then Sammy
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Just wondering are you guys getting as good of data signal as you did on your Droid Xs.
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Also came from the Droid X. Data signal on my S3 seems fine; I'm primarily in a 4g area. Could have been something specific to my phone, however, Spotify streaming was a joke on my Droid X via 3g. With the S3, I can actually listen to non downloaded tracks consistently without any pauses from the buffering.
I came from a Droid X then an LG Revolution and this phone is definitely MUCH faster than either and the battery life is excellent
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I'm currently in the market for a new phone and these three are the top contenders. But which one to get is the questions I've seen the stats and reviews. But I'm still stuck. Also I don't really want to wait for an S4 OR X PHONE... Soo uh help me maybe lol thanks
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htc droid dna
life ! It's what you make out of it !
Why would you mention a iPhone? Do you really want that locked down price of junk? My onion is to go Samsung there not locked down' great touchwiz interface' ready to root' always has the most advanced technology
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bbrad said:
Why would you mention a iPhone? Do you really want that locked down price of junk? My onion is to go Samsung there not locked down' great touchwiz interface' ready to root' always has the most advanced technology
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The iPhone has great resale value and the Samsung is soon to be our dated while HTC dna doesn't have external storage which I would like
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Do I dare say Samsung galaxy note 2
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kalanyon said:
Do I dare say Samsung galaxy note 2
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I don't think I want something so big lol it just to much I guess 5" is the max for now I guess
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I guess What is most important to you. The DNA will have a more premium feel and a better screen. The MAXX will have much better battery life but IMO don't get motorola yet those lying gtards don't update what they say they will.
KeemGoodFella said:
I'm currently in the market for a new phone and these three are the top contenders. But which one to get is the questions I've seen the stats and reviews. But I'm still stuck. Also I don't really want to wait for an S4 OR X PHONE... Soo uh help me maybe lol thanks
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Had an S3... then picked up the DNA... For me... the DNA was a bit faster.... smoother...
and I love the DNA's screen!
YamJoker said:
I guess What is most important to you. The DNA will have a more premium feel and a better screen. The MAXX will have much better battery life but IMO don't get motorola yet those lying gtards don't update what they say they will.
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Yeah what's really important is storage I guess the s3 and maxx both have external storage and the dna and Iphone doesn't and the dna isn't sixteen gigs straight out the box
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Bump... What's xda's choice what would you guys pick need some ideas
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Phone to pick
I will wait till Galaxy S4 launch....
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I will wait till Galaxy S4 launch....
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Isn't that going to launch in April or something.. I'm so impatient lol but that would seem like the logical solution
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Well, you say that the SGS3 will soon be outdated but in all honesty do you really care about the newer hardware? The only real changes which will be made soon are 1080p screens and better processors. You will never see the difference between 1080p and 720p screens unless you're specifically comparing them side by side to see purely the sharpness of the screen, and I have yet to find an app that I regularly use that even the SGS2 can't handle with ease, so I doubt you'll find one for the SGS3. It takes heavy games in its stride too, since many devs optimise their apps for the SGS3's chipset (in a similar way that you see Tegra3 optimised games).
Having said this, the SGS3 also has a lot that other phones don't:
-There are various storage options and more importantly expandable storage
-Being so popular means that it has a huge variety of accessories (almost iPhone-like in that respect)
-It has a removable battery which means that you can fit an extended battery if you wish
-It has a menu button so you don't get the three dots softkey like you do on HTCs
-TouchWiz (whilst ugly) has some amazing features
-It still has one of the best smartphone cameras currently available
-The development community is huge
-It has a variety of colour options
Samsung galaxy s3.
I think I'm leaning towards the s3 or sucking it up and waiting for the s4 the storage for the dna is a huge deal breaker
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Hello!
I Hhave been thinking about this phone but I have many doubts with the different versions (Razr, Razr Maxx, Razr i Razr HD)
Of these, which ones has been officially updated to JB? Which one is waterproof? Have caps as the Defy or carry a nanocoating? Of the rugged ones, which is the best for performance,gaming etc?
I want to replace my Defy and I doubt between the Xperia V or Razr. Which is better?
Thanks in advance.
Razr HD is on JB officially. It also just got its bootloader unlocked so now it has a lot more dev support. It's very durable, I know because I'm using it right now. It's also smooth and has a long battery. Get the Razr. You won't regret it. Or just get the galaxy s4. Haha.
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itsdubai said:
Razr HD is on JB officially. It also just got its bootloader unlocked so now it has a lot more dev support. It's very durable, I know because I'm using it right now. It's also smooth and has a long battery. Get the Razr. You won't regret it. Or just get the galaxy s4. Haha.
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Thank you!I am very worried about the water resistant feature, what´s your experience with water in razr HD?
I don´t like samsung definotely, my other option is Xperia V with IP57 certified....
Keep in touch.
It's more splash resistant than water resistant. However, people have dropped their phones in toilets and pools and the phone has carried on as normal. I wouldn't buy the phone expecting to take it swimming.
Depending on the gaming you do, and the importance of that versus build quality, battery or other features then you may want to look for a phone with more RAM and a quad core processor. There are the two being released soon GS4 and HTC 1) that would probably be better gaming phones. Its all a matter of personal choice. I prefer a phone that is built great and has an amazing battery so this is the right phone for me.
Good luck...
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Well I certainly wouldn't recommend showering with it but...I bike commute and have my Razr Maxx HD mounted on my handlebars. I sometimes run into you rain, usually not more than a mild sprinkle. But I have had no problems thus far with the phone getting wet. I do however keep headphones plugged in, thus closing the headphone jack.
I have also dropped my phone on a number of surfaces including concrete, and have experienced next to no visible damage. That being said, I have heard reports to the contrary. All in all, I am extremely pleased with my Maxx HD. Especially now with development picking up, I could not be more happy.
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+1 to all the above and I don't know what you are expecting as a gaming device but every game i have played has never lagged on this device... And match it with a solid case such as otterbox defender and it's a very tough phone with excellent service.
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Majestic3 said:
+1 to all the above and I don't know what you are expecting as a gaming device but every game i have played has never lagged on this device... And match it with a solid case such as otterbox defender and it's a very tough phone with excellent service.
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Every game seems to lag at some point on this phone. I believe it is the IO issue that the TF300 had before the fix was introduced by the community, as I'm guessing the massive lag occurs during updates to data.
Really throws you for a spin when you're playing Subway Surfers and it jerks so bad you can't even jump. This particular game shows this problem the most, but maybe that's because that's the one I play the most?
Seems to me that it was less pronounced in some of the more hardcore games.
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Every game seems to lag at some point on this phone. I believe it is the IO issue that the TF300 had before the fix was introduced by the community, as I'm guessing the massive lag occurs during updates to data.
Really throws you for a spin when you're playing Subway Surfers and it jerks so bad you can't even jump. This particular game shows this problem the most, but maybe that's because that's the one I play the most?
Seems to me that it was less pronounced in some of the more hardcore games.
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Well just putting out what I have experienced but before I play I always end apps I'm not using to free up as much ram as possible.
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Dropped my MAXX HD in a puddle of water at work today. Completely submerged for a good 5 seconds. Still ticking.
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Every game I've played on here lags occasionally. Even contre jour lags at certain spots. Everything lags at some point. I would stay away from this phone, I regret it. Wonderful hardware horrible software.
Windows phone was much smoother as is my iPad. I guess if you are coming from android you might be more used to or tolerant of any lag or hiccups. And jb made it worse not better
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fj.arevalo85 said:
Hello!
I Hhave been thinking about this phone but I have many doubts with the different versions (Razr, Razr Maxx, Razr i Razr HD)
Of these, which ones has been officially updated to JB? Which one is waterproof? Have caps as the Defy or carry a nanocoating? Of the rugged ones, which is the best for performance,gaming etc?
I want to replace my Defy and I doubt between the Xperia V or Razr. Which is better?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi! I know for sure that Razr HD is water resistant! I splashed it heavily few times and everything works fine!
I don't think its water proof though.. Don't try to submerge it ..
Don't buy the HD, my inner LCD cracked and it wasn't covered under the manufactures warranty. Compete bs!
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The Razr HD is great, but you might want to wait a few months.
HTC Once coming to Verizon and probably some stuff. If you have to buy get the HD. If you can wait, do that.
I'm on the lookout for a new phone, and just wondering which of these two to get.
One s pros: build quality, size, development?
RAZR HD: battery life, micro sd
Thanks
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Can't say much about the HTC other than I hate Sense. Motos Blur is as close to pure AOSP as you are going to get on a non nexus phone. I can say that my RAZR MAXX HD is by far the best phone that I have ever owned. The battery life alone accounts for most of my pleasure as well as the build quality. The combination of kevlar , metal and gorilla glass make it a no need for a case phone. Development is finally heating up so fully functional AOSP is just around the corner.
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Can't say much about the HTC other than I hate Sense. Motos Blur is as close to pure AOSP as you are going to get on a non nexus phone. I can say that my RAZR MAXX HD is by far the best phone that I have ever owned. The battery life alone accounts for most of my pleasure as well as the build quality. The combination of kevlar , metal and gorilla glass make it a no need for a case phone. Development is finally heating up so fully functional AOSP is just around the corner.
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I've seen you on the nexus 10 forum
And yea from what I know, RAZR HD has one of the best battery lives on a smartphone. I rather like sense 5 tho, looks really pretty
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That's me. The last HTC phone that I owned was the OG Evo4g. Sense was so overly bloated that the phone could barely operate for 4 hours with it. I did not use close to a quarter of the crap that it had preloaded. I would hope that they have worked on trimming that beast down over the years.
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That's me. The last HTC phone that I owned was the OG Evo4g. Sense was so overly bloated that the phone could barely operate for 4 hours with it. I did not use close to a quarter of the crap that it had preloaded. I would hope that they have worked on trimming that beast down over the years.
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Well I guess bloatware is one of the reasons we root in the first place. My friends have both the RAZR HD and the one s, and there is no difference on speed as far I can tell. Sense has come a long way. The RAZR got jellybean a few months ago right?
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Check this out http://versusio.com/en/htc-one-s-vs-motorola-droid-razr-maxx-hd
Looks like the One S has a better camera and speakers. The RAZR MAXX HD has a bigger and better screen with higher resolution. The battery is double the size of One S. Internal memory and SD support are also a plus for the RAZR MAXX HD.
Guess it all comes down to what you want your phone to do.
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Check this out http://versusio.com/en/htc-one-s-vs-motorola-droid-razr-maxx-hd
Looks like the One S has a better camera and speakers. The RAZR MAXX HD has a bigger and better screen with higher resolution. The battery is double the size of One S. Internal memory and SD support are also a plus for the RAZR MAXX HD.
Guess it all comes down to what you want your phone to do.
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I guess so. I have Ord, Rom updating disorder, so development is pretty important. Of course, the sd card helps a lot. How is development so far, stable cm?
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It's come a long way. Some amazing devs have just recently unlocked the bootloader without the support of Motorola. Now Hash and Byte are working on a custom kernel for AOSP. It appears that the kernel is nearly complete. There are some 4.2 ROMs floating around but they are suffering from lacking a completed kernel. Once that kernel drops, I'd imagine the devs will have us on official support from the likes of Cm, AOKP and etc...
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I've had a One S and now the Razr HD. The HD all the way I'd say. No sd slot is a deal breaker and only 16gigs of storage. Depends where you live but the HD has far better signal reception. The reason why I got rid of the one S. Other than that most of of what has already been said applies.
HD!
go for the razr hd, you wont regret.
almost stock interface, great battery. period.
I agree: go for the Razr HD. If benchmarks are important to you, take a look at this:
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I agree: go for the Razr HD. If benchmarks are important to you, take a look at this:
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Sweet! That looks awesome! Crazy memory score by he way.
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Sweet! That looks awesome! Crazy memory score by he way.
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Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by these results. I consider the RAZR HD & RAZR HD MAXX to be underrated phones.
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Jhall8 said:
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by these results. I consider the RAZR HD & RAZR HD MAXX to be underrated phones.
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Agreed. Plus, it's Google-owned, baby!
Jhall8 said:
Yeah, I was pleasantly surprised by these results. I consider the RAZR HD & RAZR HD MAXX to be underrated phones.
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Says the guy with an HD haha touché, sir.