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[Q] Convince me to get a Galaxy Nexus, or help me pick another phone

So, after Christmas I should have $400-$450, and I'm looking for a new phone.
I'll probably get it off Kogan, so I'll list the prices for the phones I'm considering.
Galaxy Nexus - $349
One X - $399 (Sold out, not sure when it'll restock. I like this phone)
Galaxy Note - $449
Galaxy S3 - $499
Galaxy Note 2 - $569
Now, half of these are above my price range, but I could possibly get my mum to lend me money, I'm not sure.
I wanted to get the Nexus 4 originally, it's amazing, but it keeps selling out and I don't know how long it'll be until it comes back in stock. I'm sort of sick of waiting. I'm in Australia by the way.
I currently have a Nokia N8.
The most important things in a phone to me are:
Wi-fi Tethering (I have no home internet)
Listening to music
Facebook
Texting with Swype (So no WP8 phone)
And I want it to look nice. (I'd get the LG 4X but I don't like the look)
Really want a big screen with 720p display.
Preferably a phone with a quad core, this is what turns me off about the galaxy nexus, don't want an old phone. I like my shiny new hardware haha.

hxc_pokecore said:
So, after Christmas I should have $400-$450, and I'm looking for a new phone.
I'll probably get it off Kogan, so I'll list the prices for the phones I'm considering.
Galaxy Nexus - $349
One X - $399 (Sold out, not sure when it'll restock. I like this phone)
Galaxy Note - $449
Galaxy S3 - $499
Galaxy Note 2 - $569
Now, half of these are above my price range, but I could possibly get my mum to lend me money, I'm not sure.
I wanted to get the Nexus 4 originally, it's amazing, but it keeps selling out and I don't know how long it'll be until it comes back in stock. I'm sort of sick of waiting. I'm in Australia by the way.
I currently have a Nokia N8.
The most important things in a phone to me are:
Wi-fi Tethering (I have no home internet)
Listening to music
Facebook
Texting with Swype (So no WP8 phone)
And I want it to look nice. (I'd get the LG 4X but I don't like the look)
Really want a big screen with 720p display.
Preferably a phone with a quad core, this is what turns me off about the galaxy nexus, don't want an old phone. I like my shiny new hardware haha.
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I think if youre adamant about quad core then that rules out the galaxy note. The main upside about the nexus devices is that they receive the latest and greatest updates first directly from google.
With the one X im assuming that its the international quad core version (in the US it is dual core). Thats probably what I would go with in terms of not giving up much functionality while still getting the most bang for your buck. You probably dont need me to tell you this but if youre willing to wait it out the nexus 4 is the clear cut choice.

Should I still buy the OPO?

Hi!
Well, I got a Samsung Galaxy S4 as a gift and as much as I appreciate it, I'm not a fan of the Samsung brand because of their build quality (it improved in those 2014-end devices but I'm talking about the GS4). The GS4 is being sold by the main stores at 399€ so I'm planning to sell it for 320€/350€, buy the OnePlus One and even buy a case/skin for it.
Well, trading the GS4 for the OPO is a no brainer but I am thinking in selling the GS4, get the money and save it to spend it later on a better 2015 phone.
What should I do? Should I buy the OPO, should I buy another device or should I wait? I would buy the OPO without a doubt if it was some months before but after hearing all the confusion between OnePlus and Cyanogen, CM12s being promised to around this date and still being unreleased... Should I wait for a possible "OnePlus Two"? Should I buy a Nexus device? (I currently own a Galaxy Nexus)
I need some advice

You won't get $350 for your s4, check swappa.com for me easy place to sell and to get a realistic idea of what you'll get for yours. I've had a lot of phones and the 1+1 is far and away my favorite. Dev community is excellent, hardware is top notch, great speakers, beautiful screen, awesome battery life, it's really does everything perfectly. How long do you typically keep your devices, though? If you want to keep your next phone for more than a year, I'd say to wait and see what 2015 flagships bring.

Without a doubt if your interested, buy the phone! I've recently bought a Nexus 6 and the OPO is still one of my favorite phones of all time even compared to the Nexus 6!

xxBrun0xx said:
You won't get $350 for your s4, check swappa.com for me easy place to sell and to get a realistic idea of what you'll get for yours. I've had a lot of phones and the 1+1 is far and away my favorite. Dev community is excellent, hardware is top notch, great speakers, beautiful screen, awesome battery life, it's really does everything perfectly. How long do you typically keep your devices, though? If you want to keep your next phone for more than a year, I'd say to wait and see what 2015 flagships bring.
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Nah man, I can sell it for 350/320€ without a problem. Here in Portugal mobile contracts are rare, 95% of the population buys the phones carrier locked (which means we can only use that carrier's SIM cards in our phones) and the devices are expensive. GS4 is being sold at 399€ new in the big carriers so I can sure sell it for less 50 or 80 euros.
I have my Galaxy Nexus for almost 3 years and I don't change my devices often, maybe 3 to 4 years. I also can't spend over 500€ on a device so I don't have wallet for a HTC or a LG or a high end Samsung (even though they aren't the best price/quality choices, I'm just stating xd).
I would be sad if I bought the OnePlus One today and June or July comes and "OnePlus Two" comes at the same price, with better specs and the CM12s. But I don't also want to wait until OnePlus decides do reveal or not a new device. That's why I'm asking here, to know the thoughts of the ones who bought the OPO since they sure are better informed than me.

Definitely get it. I had motorola, samsung, nexus etc I even had the LG G3 before coming to the 1+. I love it, hands down the best phone I have owned and I wouldn't get rid of it till it is properly dead.

Rayaxe said:
I would be sad if I bought the OnePlus One today and June or July comes and "OnePlus Two" comes at the same price, with better specs and the CM12s. But I don't also want to wait until OnePlus decides do reveal or not a new device. That's why I'm asking here, to know the thoughts of the ones who bought the OPO since they sure are better informed than me.
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Well then you will be sad:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobile-phones/oneplus-two/22384/oneplus-two-release-date-specs-rumours

EniGmA1987 said:
Well then you will be sad:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobile-phones/oneplus-two/22384/oneplus-two-release-date-specs-rumours
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I wouldn't be sad, theres always going to be the 'next' follow up phone, even if you buy the 'newest' it doesnt take long for a successor to come along or at least the rumours. With the Oneplus One you are still getting great value for money, stable CM11S, CM12S due shortly (definitely), along with OxygenOS and lot of other custom ROMs to pick from. Not to mention the obvious like nexus-easy bootloader unlock and root.
You can also now get a OPO relatively easy, plenty of invites knocking about or just purchase directly every Tuesday. I imagine its going to be pretty hard to get hold of an invite for the Oneplus Two when its released, as I'm guessing it will be invite only for the first while, so factor that into your thoughts around waiting time/availabilty.
I've had the Galaxy S4, HTC One M8 and Nexus 5 all within the last 5 months and overall the OPO is better than them all. Theres no added bloat, no difficulty/warranty issues unlocking the bootloader, solid stock CM and as many custom ROMs as you like and the battery life is fantastic. In terms of the nexus 5, its basically a nexus 6 for those who were underwhelmed by the nexus 6, in terms of large (without being too large) screen, great battery life (non 2k screen), decent camera and very reasonable price.

I am eligible for a contract upgrade in October and I was wondering what phone should

My family's AT&T contact is eligible for upgrade this October and I wondering what we should we get. Right now the 4 of us each have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and like them, but they are our only smart phone we have so we like to upgrade so we can have our S4s as good backup phones if anything happens. We don't want an iPhone or metal phone. I was interested in the Nexus 6 but I feel it might be too big for me (and I know it is to big for my sister, she needs a phone that be used one handed because of a physical disability, so I think nothing bigger than 5.2 at the maximum for her). We would like to try and wll have the same phone model, but not required as long as it is android.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 pricing variance

I don't know, and specifically, don't care, if this question annoys, but I must see if someone knows. Can anyone explain the reason fo the major price flux when it comes to purchasing a refurbished, unlocked Samsung S4? 5.0, of course.

Same reason you get different prices on used cars. Different condition, different mods, different hardware(depending on which phone company and country the phone was from originally). And of course, some folks are just ripping you off.
Some phone companies will have the same phones with different chipsets, or more RAM, etc. If you can get model numbers for the phone, you can find what company it was made for.
Yep, the AT&T version of a phone might have different specs than one from Verizon, and an international model of the same phone might have extra sim card slots.
The phone name isn't as firm a description as needed.
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Gonna be overpriced!!
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In my country of origin Serbia, I paid 250 euros for a pretty nice 3,4 month old GT-9505, that was 18, 19 moths ago. With an oterbox commuter i bought for it and with current pricing here i will be able to sell it for 150 euros in the spring. Add onother 100 or such and get a v10 or a G4. Price of this phone is not falling at all here(looking on ebay is more or less a similar trend) even thou every other person is rocking an iphone 6 and galaxy s6 here. Supply and demand i guess.
But the flux you must be referring to is according to the exact model and state.
Example: T mobile branded-dont know if unlocked bootloader-bloatfull-god knows what- ****ed up version:ebay/itm/For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-SGH-M919-16GB-Unlocked-T-Mobile-Smartphone-13MP-Black-/141715068443?hash=item20fee0561b:g:kbMAAOSw4HVWCkGi
VS
International clean as it gets
ebay/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-S4-GT-I9505-16GB-4G-LTE-Quad-Core-GSM-Factory-Unlocked-Smartphone-/231682934307?var=&hash=item35f1610623:m:mBjsmNw_LnUPM6NTQm6dPgA
It is normal for it to be more expensive from my perspective
My advice is to skip any version of S4 as of now, get a G3 or a one plus x., or even get a galaxy s5 for the same money.

It looks like Samsung may have peaked with the S4. I definitely would not trade my S5 for the S6. And I have the S5 only because I skipped from the S3 and were no S4s around. The S5 is only a small step up, and the 6 is going backwards by losing the sdcard.
Right now, HTC m8 and asus zenfone 2 seem to be where I'd look.

Oneplus 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S20

Just currently bought a OnePlus 8 like a day ago. Don't get me wrong this phone is amazing but now really considering on making a return and grabbing the Galaxy S20 instead. Can't make a decision and stuck as of now

Marcviado14 said:
Just currently bought a OnePlus 8 like a day ago. Don't get me wrong this phone is amazing but now really considering on making a return and grabbing the Galaxy S20 instead. Can't make a decision and stuck as of now
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Weigh the pros and cons of both phones. OnePlus is still "developer friendly" in terms of rooting and customizing your phone. Samsung locks the bootloader (per carrier). Oneplus is about 400 bucks cheaper -- plus or minus -- than samsung.
Ultimately, "sell yourself." Ask yourself,"What appeals you the most." Smart phone manufacturers main goal is to "wow" you.