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Which phone?

Within a month i can choose a new phone. Any tips? Now have galaxy s1. What will it be? Samsung sony htc????
Grtz from Holland

Depends on a lot of factors. Which carrier are you on (unless you're planning to switch, in which case, which carrier will you be on)? Do you want a keyboard or is touchscreen enough?
After that, you need to consider the size, processor, display, and likelihood of upgrades if that is important to you.
You'd probably do well to go into the store and test drive a few phones for a little while and see what you like.

schukje said:
Within a month i can choose a new phone. Any tips? Now have galaxy s1. What will it be? Samsung sony htc????
Grtz from Holland
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One thing to consider is what phones will be coming out on your carrier over the next few months. It may be worth it to wait to use your upgrade.

The carrier you're on is definitely one of the most important factors. I remember when people broke contracts for hundreds of dollars just to get their hands on the first iPhone...

it really depends on what you want it to do. Do you want raw power, customizability, developer support? For raw power i'd wait to see if the rumored htc zeta will show up, doubtful about the specs though:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/htc-zeta-rendered-rumored-to-pack-2-5ghz-quad-core-cpu-and-ice/
For customizability and developer support i'd look for something that everyone would have like the galaxy nexus

With the Galaxy Note the time has come to stop thinking mobile phone and start thinking mobile tablet. The Note is the mobile tablet you can carry everywhere like a mobile phone yet use like a tablet. The large screen is able to use Desktop view for Web browsing rather than mobile phone view and it is the perfect size for a Satnav. Reading eBooks on the Note screen is a breeze too with no need to zoom to read the text and you get a lot of text on each screen page. Once you have a Note you will find there is no need for a larger tablet because of the high resolution screen which is as good as most laptops.

i Recommend samsung

my advice or galaxy 2 or new model note nice phone

Samsung Galaxy Nexus...
I spent a lot on it, but i'm not disapointed so far!
It's great!
But, i can't compare with ohter android phones at all, since my previous one was a windows mobile 6.5 one xD
Hehehe..
But the GN.. is hot... and beauty!!

I would say Galaxy S2 or Galaxy Nexus.....both are awesome phones

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HTC - nice design,
Samsung - advanced hardware.
My vote: Samsung Galaxy Nexus

apg5031 said:
I would say Galaxy S2 or Galaxy Nexus.....both are awesome phones
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Good choices. Galaxy s2 is a great phone.

samsung galaxy s 2 gt9100 perfect phone...i am using that phone and i can only change it for galaxy s3

samung galaxy S2 rullz

in a month SGS3 might be available. It will be top notch and highly supported=faster updates.

The Galaxy Nexus would be a great choice since it has ICS and doesn't include a lot of Samsungs bloatware.
But again it depends on your choice for carrier.
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[Q] Galaxy note or Galaxy S2

Am currently using HTC HD2 but now I want to buy a new phone.
Am confused big time between S2 & Note. (bigger phone size is not an issue).
Am looking for good hardware with features. I will be using the phone atleast 3yrs after buying it. It should be worthy like my HD2. Am not impressed with S3 & so its not on my list.
What you guys suggest, or any other phone?

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pankitbarot said:
Am currently using HTC HD2 but now I want to buy a new phone.
Am confused big time between S2 & Note. (bigger phone size is not an issue).
Am looking for good hardware with features. I will be using the phone atleast 3yrs after buying it. It should be worthy like my HD2. Am not impressed with S3 & so its not on my list.
What you guys suggest, or any other phone?
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my suggestion just go for nexus, looking at your phone cycle (every 3 years or so . .) nexus will be a right choise youll get direct update from google and always the newest feature. unlocked galaxy nexus is the best choise for now.

parental92 said:
my suggestion just go for nexus, looking at your phone cycle (every 3 years or so . .) nexus will be a right choise youll get direct update from google and always the newest feature. unlocked galaxy nexus is the best choise for now.
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but its still not available in india. i searched it on samsung india website but its due to come here

Out of those 2 clear choice the Note.
It's a unique device, still got great development going on. Much more real screen estate, S-Pen, just as good as the SGS2. If size is not an issue get the Note. I've played with it many times and it's lovely, a lot of guys that I have come across I've asked them how they like it and they say they love it.
Again both phones are old now, SGS2 is older so if you plan to use it for 3 years you may see no official updates in the next couple of years but devs will continue to work on them.

nikzDHD said:
Out of those 2 clear choice the Note.
It's a unique device, still got great development going on. Much more real screen estate, S-Pen, just as good as the SGS2. If size is not an issue get the Note. I've played with it many times and it's lovely, a lot of guys that I have come across I've asked them how they like it and they say they love it.
Again both phones are old now, SGS2 is older so if you plan to use it for 3 years you may see no official updates in the next couple of years but devs will continue to work on them.
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does note supports all HD games as well, i hv heard NFS & few games hv trouble on note graphics.
but anyways am looking forward on buying note. thnx

why not a sony?
The S and P Modells are really good.
But well the question was the S2 or Note... I would say the same as nikzDHD take the Note if the size isnt an issue.

If u can wait for the note 2 it will be the best choice :good:

I would recommend galaxy note,it has a bigger screen and it has a s pen

note 2
alain00795 said:
If u can wait for the note 2 it will be the best choice :good:
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Note2 ???
When is it launching, haven't heard anything yet about it.

I have a friend who has a note. He said nothing compares to it. Also the screen is a huge transition from any other smartphone BUT it does fit in your pocket
Def recommend the Note because it has great specs and Samsung's UI is very consumer friendly.

Note for sure if it nit to big for you, for me is to big, like tab is..
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alain00795 said:
If u can wait for the note 2 it will be the best choice :good:
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when is note2 getting launched ?? any idea:angel:

Waite for note 2 it has 5.5 display and quad core cpu (or dual core a15)
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if you wear big bag, buy a note

[Q] which phone is better for customization?

I am upgrading my Galaxy S3, which I love and was wondering which would be a better upgrade. It's kind of hard nowadays having so many to chose from. I am mainly interested in constant flashing with new ROM's (almost weekly) just to see which one I like more and a decent battery life. Also, since my hands a not huge, I am not considering any of the bigger models.
Right now I am between those 4 (the last one is a future release and I an not sure it's worth the wait since it will be way too expensive):
1. Samsung Galaxy S4
2. Google Nexus 5
3. HTC One
4. Samsung Galaxy S5
Any suggestions or simply a pool answer are appreciated. Thanks.
Mef.

mefistofel666 said:
I am upgrading my Galaxy S3, which I love and was wondering which would be a better upgrade. It's kind of hard nowadays having so many to chose from. I am mainly interested in constant flashing with new ROM's (almost weekly) just to see which one I like more and a decent battery life. Also, since my hands a not huge, I am not considering any of the bigger models.
Right now I am between those 4 (the last one is a future release and I an not sure it's worth the wait since it will be way too expensive):
1. Samsung Galaxy S4
2. Google Nexus 5
3. HTC One
4. Samsung Galaxy S5
Any suggestions or simply a pool answer are appreciated. Thanks.
Mef.
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Honestly, I have found the Nexus 5 to be the easiest phone I have ever unlocked and rooted. There is a lot of dedicated fellows working on ROMs for it, but even the stock ROM is amazing.
If you want great specs and barely any restrictions, go Nexus 5.

Please use one of the following two sticky threads in this section to continue your inquiry:
[Discussion] Consolidated Device Comparison/ Q&A/ Discussion Thread!!
[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy
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[Completed] [Q] Need help choosing a phone

Hi, everyone. I'm a proud owner of a Nexus 5 and I've been buying the new Nexus every year since the Galaxy Nexus. I live in Bosnia, and I've gotten lucky over the past few years with transportation, however this year I can't get it until June so I've been trying to make my mind up between a few other phones I can get immediately. I don't think it's much of an upgrade to buy an HTC One M8, or a Galaxy S5, so I've realized that the best upgrades to my current phone are the LG G3 and Note 4. Are there any other good phones that I'm forgetting?
The Note 4 would be perfect, but I really hate Touchwiz. I'm annoyed by it in every way shape and form. My friend has an S5, which is a pretty powerful phone, and Touchwiz still manages to stutter. If I was to root and flash Cyanogenmod onto the Note 4 I'd be losing quite a bit of what makes it the Note 4, so I'm really torn about that. My budget is around $700 so the Note 4 is a bit out of my price range, but if it's really worth it I could get the extra cash.
On the other hand, I have the G3. I've used one for a couple of hours today and it stutters quite a bit. This is probably because of its software. Would I lose much if I was to root and flash Cyanogenmod on it feature wise? Also, it has a Snapdragon 801 with an Adreno 330, while both the Nexus 6 and Note 4 have a Snapdragon 805 with an Adreno 420. Is there a significant difference in performance?
Thanks to anyone that helps!

jakireha said:
Hi, everyone. I'm a proud owner of a Nexus 5 and I've been buying the new Nexus every year since the Galaxy Nexus. I live in Bosnia, and I've gotten lucky over the past few years with transportation, however this year I can't get it until June so I've been trying to make my mind up between a few other phones I can get immediately. I don't think it's much of an upgrade to buy an HTC One M8, or a Galaxy S5, so I've realized that the best upgrades to my current phone are the LG G3 and Note 4. Are there any other good phones that I'm forgetting?
The Note 4 would be perfect, but I really hate Touchwiz. I'm annoyed by it in every way shape and form. My friend has an S5, which is a pretty powerful phone, and Touchwiz still manages to stutter. If I was to root and flash Cyanogenmod onto the Note 4 I'd be losing quite a bit of what makes it the Note 4, so I'm really torn about that. My budget is around $700 so the Note 4 is a bit out of my price range, but if it's really worth it I could get the extra cash.
On the other hand, I have the G3. I've used one for a couple of hours today and it stutters quite a bit. This is probably because of its software. Would I lose much if I was to root and flash Cyanogenmod on it feature wise? Also, it has a Snapdragon 801 with an Adreno 330, while both the Nexus 6 and Note 4 have a Snapdragon 805 with an Adreno 420. Is there a significant difference in performance?
Thanks to anyone that helps!
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Please use the General discussion > General > [Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy thread.
It's a dedicated thread exactly for this purpose.

It_ler said:
Please use the General discussion > General > [Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy thread.
It's a dedicated thread exactly for this purpose.
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Thanks for the heads-up, I've posted there. Just made my first xda account.

[Q] Vote: OnePlus One/ Galaxy Note 3/ Nexus 6

Which one would you go for?
OnePlus One
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Motorola Nexus 6

This really should go in the dedicated 'What should I buy' thread.
At any rate, what are you looking for in the device? The OnePlus One comes with a version of CM, the Nexus 6 is easiest to mod, and the Note 3 offers the Spen and true multitasking but comes with KNOX.
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Not what should I buy
I would buy OnePlus One if I had to.
I just wanted to know the opinion of other people.

Ah. Alright.
Why are you not considering the Note 4?

No doubt about it; the One Plus One as it is overall an excellent device containing no bloatware (Samsung), and not too big (Motorola) but updates and support will probably if not all ready stop due to One Plus and Cyanogen splitting but here on XDA you can still find out how to update it

Kinda sad they're already splitting, but yeah, OPO should be the go-to-phone for right now just because of how powerful it is versus the price.