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I just got the Note 3 yesterday.
Let me make it clear by saying that I enjoyed every minute of owning the S4.
But I did start a thread saying I'll probably move to the N3 when it's released.
I actually moved from the Note1 to the S4.
I'm moved from the Note 1 to the S4 primarily because of the high-resolution screen and the LTE 4G.
But I was never really comfortable because the screen on the S4 was small something that I felt suffocated , claustrophobic.
My main concern or lets day apprehension was the possible difference in PPI.
I noticed.the ppi difference between the Note2 and Note3 immediately.
Yes it's there with the s4 vs n3 but not as much.
It's mostly there with apps that haven't adapted to the large format I think.
Other than disgustingly terrible battery life, I had no issues with the s4.
I liked the s4 ,was a great interim phone but my heart lies with the large sizes creens.
After using my S4 as primarily a media device I too am tempted by a bigger screen. Having good unlimited data has really brought this phone alive. The N3 is definitely something to consider.
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CorruptedSanity said:
I just got the Note 3 yesterday.
Let me make it clear by saying that I enjoyed every minute of owning the S4.
But I did start a thread saying I'll probably move to the N3 when it's released.
I actually moved from the Note1 to the S4.
I'm moved from the Note 1 to the S4 primarily because of the high-resolution screen and the LTE 4G.
But I was never really comfortable because the screen on the S4 was small something that I felt suffocated , claustrophobic.
My main concern or lets day apprehension was the possible difference in PPI.
I noticed.the ppi difference between the Note2 and Note3 immediately.
Yes it's there with the s4 vs n3 but not as much.
It's mostly there with apps that haven't adapted to the large format I think.
Other than disgustingly terrible battery life, I had no issues with the s4.
I liked the s4 ,was a great interim phone but my heart lies with the large sizes creens.
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Hope you enjoy your new device. For me personally, the S4 is as big as I'd ever want a daily carry smartphone to be. I'm a big guy, but anything larger than the S4 is just firmly into the Phablet category for me. And the battery life on my S4 has been outstanding with Juice Defender installed.
HANDSY said:
After using my S4 as primarily a media device I too am tempted by a bigger screen. Having good unlimited data has really brought this phone alive. The N3 is definitely something to consider.
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I used my iPad far less when I had my Note 1. Mostly when I was reading rss feeds & found with mobile versions.
jejb said:
Hope you enjoy your new device. For me personally, the S4 is as big as I'd ever want a daily carry smartphone to be. I'm a big guy, but anything larger than the S4 is just firmly into the Phablet category for me. And the battery life on my S4 has been outstanding with Juice Defender installed.
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the s4 is indeed perfect for the majority.
Shame its got the same crappy camera as the S4 (no image stabilisation)
Otherwise it's an awesome phone I must admit!
Does it has a guest mode ?????
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I also came from the Note1 to the S4 and also very keen to get Note3 for the bigger screen, but yes, the camera isn't great for a 13mp. Also, just wish my fingers were longer to hold the N3 like the S4. Also i see they have dropped the FM radio in all the phones now... damn, i used to use it a lot. Note1 had FM, S4 and N3 not. Or maybe wait for S5, maybe screen slightly bigger bridging the gap a bit more to the Note 3... dunno... ramblings of a musthavenewphoneaholic
The worst part about note 3 Is being region lock SIM. I hate what Samsung is trying to impose on us.
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Weird I came to s4 from note 2 but note 3 does not interest me? Maybe note 4.
Found note 2 too big in summer wearing shorts. Maybe in 6 months when note 3 is cheaper and a swap plus some cash?
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Can you see the difference in screen brightness? Apparently the screen on the Note 3 is brighter than the Galaxy S4.
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Does the note 3 also have the smearing issue?
Me Gusta!
I don't think I could handle a phone bigger than the S4. But to each his own
Ritchiejoe said:
I don't think I could handle a phone bigger than the S4. But to each his own
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I would like to trade in my s4 for a lg g2 if I could! Starting to like the lg ui!
Me Gusta!
I hate to say this. You will be stuck with TouchWiz forever!
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I also came from the Note1 to the S4 and also very keen to get Note3 for the bigger screen, but yes, the camera isn't great for a 13mp. Also, just wish my fingers were longer to hold the N3 like the S4. Also i see they have dropped the FM radio in all the phones now... damn, i used to use it a lot. Note1 had FM, S4 and N3 not. Or maybe wait for S5, maybe screen slightly bigger bridging the gap a bit more to the Note 3... dunno... ramblings of a musthavenewphoneaholic
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How were you holding your Note 1 ?
The N3 isn't that different from the N1.
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The worst part about note 3 Is being region lock SIM. I hate what Samsung is trying to impose on us.
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That has nothing to do with the phone. Thats a management/administrative issue with Samsung as a corp.
Plus, just buy it from your region ?
dazza7111 said:
Weird I came to s4 from note 2 but note 3 does not interest me? Maybe note 4.
Found note 2 too big in summer wearing shorts. Maybe in 6 months when note 3 is cheaper and a swap plus some cash?
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Maybe the reduction from 5.5 to 5.0 didn't affect you.
It did for me when I went from 5.3 to 5.0 (N1 to S4).
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Can you see the difference in screen brightness? Apparently the screen on the Note 3 is brighter than the Galaxy S4.
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I immediately saw a difference. Plus the S4 screen has a yellow tint, or the N3 has a white'ish tint.
I assumed the S4 was yellower and less bright because itd been used for a few months.
Me Gusta said:
Does the note 3 also have the smearing issue?
Me Gusta!
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Smearing where?
Ritchiejoe said:
I don't think I could handle a phone bigger than the S4. But to each his own
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Its not easy. I don't have long fingers. Its about learning how to maneuver your fingers to secure a firm grip.
Easier done that said.
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I hate to say this. You will be stuck with TouchWiz forever!
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What do you mean? I'm running GO Launcher not TouchWiz.
Sure , I haven't removed touch wiz and its probably eating ram & CPU processing but what can I do ?
The delete icon is back on top in the gallery.
For some reason in the previous version they replaced the delete icon with the last used shared icon.
So to delete a picture you'd have to enter menu then find the delete button then press it, then confirm.
Now its an icon on top next to share and last used.
What a relief.
Why would they bury it in the menu settings anyways?
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Can you see the difference in screen brightness? Apparently the screen on the Note 3 is brighter than the Galaxy S4.
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It looks like the Note 3 is better under sunlight.
What I hate with Note 3 is the high price and the fact that you need 2 hands for everything on it,apart the big screen it has nothing better
Note III isn't that "BIG" change from S4 i don't own the device but i didn't get "i must get it" since 4.3 update gets most of the "features i've seen" on the note III the new browser etc,
and if you wan't more note III features well, we can use the apps from the leak
also stock browser have been better, new thing is bad, loading pages isn't going as it once used to
I had a play around with a Note 3 a couple of days ago and I came to the same conclusion that I did with the Note 2 before it. Namely that it's too big to be practical as a mobile phone and too small to be a tablet. And that's coming from someone with big hands.
It looks lovely but it's not for me, the S4 at 5" is the perfect size for a mobile phone. And the screen looks smoother due to the increased DPI.
One thing that does interest me is the bootloader. Does it come with Knox by default?
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I had a play around with a Note 3 a couple of days ago and I came to the same conclusion that I did with the Note 2 before it. Namely that it's too big to be practical as a mobile phone and too small to be a tablet. And that's coming from someone with big hands.
It looks lovely but it's not for me, the S4 at 5" is the perfect size for a mobile phone. And the screen looks smoother due to the increased DPI.
One thing that does interest me is the bootloader. Does it come with Knox by default?
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yup it comes with Knox by default
Been comparing the s5 to the note 3 I'm still on the fence.
Will anyone be changing to the s5 or would Change of they could?
Also other then size what would be your reasons
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i change my note 3 to the m8 soon.
but the note 3 is much better than the s5 imo. bigger screen (no problem, i have big hands), 1 gb more ram (m8 have 2gb to, but there are more pro's for the m8 though), better design. and much cheaper atm
Don't feel the need to upgrade, I love my 3gb of ram, bigger screen and the stylus.
I would however consider upgrading to the note 4 when it will come out... can't go to a smaller screen, note 4 should be a beast by the rumors.
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I got the S5 as a secondary phone as the note 3 is just a touch big for some of my shorts pockets.
Both have their pros and cons but if I were to stick with only one, I'd stick with the note 3
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i change my note 3 to the m8 soon.
but the note 3 is much better than the s5 imo. bigger screen (no problem, i have big hands), 1 gb more ram (m8 have 2gb to, but there are more pro's for the m8 though), better design. and much cheaper atm
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Don't mind the looks, build quality and general experience of the M8 but the low res camera is a joke for 2014 and 16GB is not enough with the new Kitkat restrictions on external SD cards! Why are ALL these clowns making 16GB flagships when the external SD card has just been severely limited in use???
I made the same question when I had the Note 2 amd the S4 came.... I downgraded to S4 because the Note2 was big for my jeans pocket but the Note 2 is better than the S4. Now I ordered the Note 3 for the bigger screen and 3gb ram.
I'll jump ship to the Note 4 LOL
going to S5 would be retrocess..
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Don't feel the need to upgrade, I love my 3gb of ram, bigger screen and the stylus.
I would however consider upgrading to the note 4 when it will come out... can't go to a smaller screen, note 4 should be a beast by the rumors.
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I feel that its just the camera that's one up so no. Even if the note 4 comes out, unless its also water resistant, I don't think I'd trade my note 3 in.
I wouldn't go to the S5.. That would be a downgrade in my eyes.
The Note 3 still has a few advantages over the current crop 2014 smartphones, buying a S5,M8,Z2 is just wasting money I think.
Plus come end of the year, those that sold their Note 3 for a S5,M8,Z2 ect will only be selling it again "at a big loss" when the Note 4 arrives.
So no i won't be buying anything until the Note 4 arrives later on in the year, even then i'll wait until around Christmas time when the price will have dropped, as it did with the Note 3 when i bought it.
Until then I just hope Samsung doesn't now neglect the Note 3, with the lack of updates & fixes like they did with the Note 2.
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I wouldn't go to the S5.. That would be a downgrade in my eyes.
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I hesitated a long time as I wanted to see what competition came up with.
Both X2 and M8 looked nice but the reviews I read didn't convince me.
Last Saturday I couldn't resist and bought my Note 3.
OK the difference isn't that wild with the N2 but I don't regret it; it's like the 2 but far smoother and faster. Also the screen is way nicer.
I'm particularly amazed by the battery. With my 2 I'd be very close to 80% or even lower while my N3 is at 91%
I fear like you that updating will be a mess once Samsung launches the next generation but we'll have to live with that I guess.
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I felt confident I wouldn't feel let down by getting the Note 3, and I don't. Even today I'd plump for the Note 3 over the S5, all being equal. The Note 4 will tempt me but I seriously think this is the first phone I will keep for two years. I just don't see any gamechangers or ways to improve on this form factor and hardware anytime soon. Only bigger/better battery upgrades or a jump up in camera would make a big difference.
Short version: hardware is fantastic and so is the software
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No other handset comes close to this beast luv the note 3 more each day and i simply cant ignore the stylus its a great help at work
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I held S5 in my hands last weekend. There is no comparison. It looks and feels cheap and small. I'll be keeping my Note 3.
I've got both. I prefer my Note 3.
The S5 is convenient when you need something dust/waterproof. (my N3 could not have survived yesterday's close encounter with a pool. (I hate the smell of chlorine!))
My hands are quite small (glove size 6, female), but I have no issues with the size of the note 3.
Also, as an Intuos user, I very much love the Spen.
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If you have a Note 3 then you already have the better phone.
surely , note 3 is still #1
M8 , G2 pro , S5 ... doesn't have the s-pen .
S-pen is the reason then i'm in love with note 3 .
just note 4 can come on top of note 3 .
I have not used the Spen much. It doesn't help much with my use. Maybe someone can post a few tips using the Spen ??
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This phone will be replaced by the Note 5 or 6
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Unless you like to spill money, you won't be going for s5 or even m8. They may be great phones but note 3 is a beast, a pure complete phone for multitasking.
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After seen Note 4 episode, i feel Apple will give big damage to sales of note 4, if someone want samsung note only why they will buy expencive note 4 when note 3 will be available in half price of that, also iphone is coming with bigger screen, i predict tough year for samsung sale.
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I doubt that iPhone will have better camera.. Also iPhone could never achieve what note 3 and note 4 can, with Samsung office options, including S Pen
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I am not a fan of iPhone but i don't feel break through between note 3 & note 4, so max s- pen fan will go for note 3 because of price & definitely some crowd who like iphone but because of small screen came to samsung will go for Iphone i guess.
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iPhone wont be a threat to Note 4 only if Samsung manages to keep the price almost same as or below Note 3 and well lets wait and see what Apple has to offer coz since past 1-2 years phone upgrades haven't been anything extra ordinary as there's nothing much left to surprise, so lets just wait and see.
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After seen Note 4 episode, i feel Apple will give big damage to sales of note 4, if someone want samsung note only why they will buy expencive note 4 when note 3 will be available in half price of that, also iphone is coming with bigger screen, i predict tough year for samsung sale.
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I have never liked iPhones
Even if will be having bigger screen
I never like The iOS and its UI
Its not because of I am Android fanboy
Android its genuinely better in my opinion.
And I was expecting 4 GB RAM and idk if it has x64 bit support.
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After seen Note 4 episode, i feel Apple will give big damage to sales of note 4, if someone want samsung note only why they will buy expencive note 4 when note 3 will be available in half price of that, also iphone is coming with bigger screen, i predict tough year for samsung sale.
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I agree with you. As the owner of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 I will buy Note 3 instead of Note 4. It will be much more cheaper while the specs are almost the same.
Having in mind Samsung Galaxy Note 4, I expected a BIGGER battery (4000mAh), slightly bigger screen (5.9inch), stereo speakers (similar to HTC ONE). ?
Yes note 2, s2 , s3 owner will definitely prefer Note 3 because of price.
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I feel Samsung is becoming a joke tbh. The design is almost the same and hardware wise it wont be running circles around the note 3. I guess it's bye bye Samsung for me in the future. I was hoping for an sd805 soc. Closed source exynos means no cm for it. Can't live w/o it.
Note 4 is a Note 3+
It was expected it wont be a huge difference
And the price is insane for a note 4
You have to wait 2 years if you want a real upgrade
For example
S3 to S5
Note 2 to note 4
And yes iphone will blow the note 4 away
With power of the cpu and the hardware
Cant go around this fact
Highly disappointed expected more so I would have a reason to upgrade good thing LG make great phones so I'll wait for the gflex2
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This is first time I feel that Samsung has placed a suicide bomb in their department. Note series users always upgraded because Samsung provided something extra and special. I am afraid it is lacking in note 4. Hence most people , perhaps 90% are saying they won't upgrade from Note 3. This is indeed failure for Samsung.
One after one new model producing by sammy, which make them confused, mixed bag of different models in flagship model, nothing new, note 4 is mixture of S5 & alfa.
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Samsung must think note users are moronic iPhone users that will line up to throw away our money at the same product just because they added two more features to it. Well my note 3 is still kicking. I'll be looking for lg to redden themselves with the next lg flex they come out with. Thanks for the note 2 and 3 Samsung but it definitely looks like I'm skipping out on the note 4
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We Note 3 users......be ready.....for crazy updates full of bugs, once Note 4 launched.
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Lol still note 3 is big upgrade for note 2 users
About the price, yes. note 4 should not be more expensive than note 3, if Samsung want to stay in race. but about the features of note 4, I'm kinda pleased. yes it's not that much a big update to note 3, but this is the case in every companies updates these days. after just one year, we should not waiting to see a revolution!
specially I'm pleased with new touchwiz UI which is way more modern and lighter than current version. multi tasking is much more useful now
I wont trade my note 3 for note 4 of course. just waiting for great devs to start porting it's rom maybe!
BTW the new iphone would have it's own buyers and the note 4 also! the Android and IOS users are separated widely since release of ICS and I don't think that there would be too many migrating users...
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About the price, yes. note 4 should not be more expensive than note 3, if Samsung want to stay in race. but about the features of note 4, I'm kinda pleased. yes it's not that much a big update to note 3, but this is the case in every companies updates these days. after just one year, we should not waiting to see a revolution!
specially I'm pleased with new touchwiz UI which is way more modern and lighter than current version. multi tasking is much more useful now
I wont trade my note 3 for note 4 of course. just waiting for great devs to start porting it's rom maybe!
BTW the new iphone would have it's own buyers and the note 4 also! the Android and IOS users are separated widely since release of ICS and I don't think that there would be too many migrating users...
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after launch of NOTE 4,Within a week time Devs will bring ROM with same Touch wiz UI I believe.
New touchwiz is crap. Hate it. Settings menu is awfull. I saw it on S5. Cant stand all the new icons like bubbles
Note 3 rooted knox 1, my last Samsuck crap. I want freedom. Stay away from Samsuck!
god i hope your wrong i think apple r crapple as i call em r just the most god awful phones . i work with phones and trouble shooting r doing anything with i phones is the pits
What a bunch of cry babies. You people need to understand that new phones these days do not have much to improve on, except perhaps for some software features. What did you expect? Snapdragon 1000? 6gb ram? They added what was available at today's standards.
Better build quality, a few more gimmicks and a sick ui. It's a win.
I had this heated conversation with my friend this afternoon. He has an iphone while I got the Samsung galaxy S4. He claimed that the iPhone is better than any Android phone because most celebrity uses it and the price is always high even the fairly used ones are expensive than a new Samsung s4 . He also said the iPhone has all this due to the monopoly of ios platform. I tried to explain to him about phone specifications but he everyone around still see is point. I just want to know if all this prestige talk is worth it.
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Don't waist your time !!!?
iPhone = no Bluetooth + no NFC + no SDcard + small screen + closed OS + High Price $
Well my uncle left his iPhone and got GS4, and when my wife decided to get a new smartphone she compared the iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S4, and she decided that the Galaxy S4 is a better practical choice.
man it is enough to mention that the Galaxy S4 keyboard is 100 time better than the iPhone keyboard.
in general Android is better than iOS.
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I just want to know if all this prestige talk is worth it.
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No
Prestige vs Worth talk is not worth it. Everyone has their own opinions on what each device is worth or status symbol. There's so many arguements for each side, and there's no one winner for all topics.
In the end, it's how you feel about spending your money. I prefer the S4 as it's more functional, and the warranty just provides a lot more value. Trends come and go. Don't let opinion and trend dictate how you spend your money. Ever.
Waste time how?
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It is a matter of taste imo.
I have used both and each has their side but tbh I cannot stand working on small screens and such lack of customization.
I'll choose my S4 any time.
When you argue with someone who has an iPhone. Just turn off the AC or the TV using the SGS4 and ask them to turn it back on using their prestigious iPhone.
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When you argue with someone who has an iPhone. Just turn off the AC or the TV using the SGS4 and ask them to turn it back on using their prestigious iPhone.
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+1 dude
I must upgrade this week and on fence as to which to buy. Same phone, one has a pen other a curved screen....all same specs etc..
So........I'm making my decision based off of devs currently making and maintaining roms and such. Anyone care to chime in and offer there opinion. Thanks
It's better here in the land of t-mobile note 5s.
A lot of note 5 devs, combined the edge features with the note 5 roms, so it's cross platform to an extent. I hear a lot of people don't use the edge features either. So with the note 5 roms, you get the best of both worlds. Spen and edge features
Note 5 for hard core players and manly !
S6+ for businessmen and girls !
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I'm planning to sell my note 5... had it since November 25ish. I just don't like how Samsung manages their updates. And newer TouchWiz is meh... I'm planning to get nexus 6p. Or iPhone 6s plus.
Get the Note. I'm not sure how development is for the Edge+, but most ROMs over here have the edge features implemented, so as someone said above, you get the best of both worlds. I use both edge features and spen features quite often.
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Note 5 for hard core players and manly !
S6+ for businessmen and girls !
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I know you were just joking, but this makes no sense since the Note 5 is much better for business than probably any other phone. I constantly take notes with my S Pen in meetings and on the fly, plus keeping all of my business data and accounts locked away in Knox and out of the way when I'm home. I think the Edge+ is a great device, don't get me wrong, but it certainly isn't better for business use.
T-mobile note 5 is the best there is. Just check the development section.
Rich people or businessman do not have time for smartphone sir! They want VERTU and the look of luxury and S6 is perfect looks for em and women
I like NOTE series is better even Im not use all the features of it. Im a gamer lol. And now I will be a fan of VR. Hihihi
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Both the EDGE PLUS AND NOTE 5 PACK THE SAME GUTS....S PEN HAS MORE FUNCTIONALITY THAN AN EDGE SCREEN. I FEEL MY PHONE IS NAKED WITHOUT AN S PEN. I DON'T CALL IT A STYLUS, THE S PEN DESERVES IT'S OWN NAME. THIS NOTE 5 IS BEAST!
I was in the debate when purchasing my note. Edge plus gold or note 5 gold. I still hate the edge curve screen.
, dont care what anybody else says it still feel edgy and sharp holding those edge phones (yes the plus). I was in the booth for about an hour handling both phone and that was the deciding factor for me. Note 5 much more comfortable, s pen is very usefull.
I'd probably wait for the s7 edge+, assuming it gets released along with the other 2 s7 variants soon. Waterproof with microsd and a snapdragon 820 (speculative).
If you must have a device now, then the Note5.
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Rich people or businessman do not have time for smartphone sir! They want VERTU and the look of luxury and S6 is perfect looks for em and women
I like NOTE series is better even Im not use all the features of it. Im a gamer lol. And now I will be a fan of VR. Hihihi
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I'd have to disagree with you there, friend. I'm a business owner and my Note is my primary business tool. Notes with the sPen and most important contacts just a swipe and a click away with the edge screen fumctions. In fact, the way the Adobe PDF viewer app works on Android, the only way to open PDFs that were first downloaded with Adobe, with the "Write on PDF" app, is to go into /system and copy them from the Adobe folder, which is impossible to do without root.
If you don't have a use for the spen, then I'd go with the plus personally. It pretty much comes down to personal preference. Virtually the same phone, other than design.
I had the same issue. I ended up getting the note 5. And no complaints
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