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I think the Samsung Galaxy S2 looks to be an incredible smartphone, when they first released the international version back in April, it was hands down the #1 top dog best device on the market. But now 5 months later the U.S. is finally getting it, but is it too late ? I hate to pick it up, and not even a month later is outdated, significantly by both the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime. I am on Sprint and looking for a new phone to replace my Nexus-S 4G I am bored with, and has major radio/network issues.
Very soon two Super phones are about to be released, the iPhone5, and Nexus-Prime. I know most here hate the iPhone, but if the i5 comes out with a 4" or larger screen, thinner with better battery life, and the option to have Widgets on the home screen, i will be very tempted to pick one up. And then there is the phone from the 22nd century the Nexus-Prime, supposedly the most feature packed and newest next gen hardware ever seen on a smartphone.
I know you can always play the waiting game, and just wait forever for the next best thing, and then never have anything at all. But both the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime are due out in October or so. Or will the U.S. Galaxy S2 easily be on par and close to these other two new devices ?
Bottom line question, why get the Galaxy S2 now over the iPhone5 or Nexus-Prime later ?
For me, I can't wait. I need a phone now. I guess it depends on your situation really... if you can wait until it releases (October?) then it seems like a no brainer to wait until then. But, I think I'll pretty happy with the S2 as long as IC Sand gets on the S2 sooner or later through official or non-official channels.
Well if you think like that, would you get iphone 5 when it comes out because there will be a even more super phone, maybe galaxy s3, coming out in a few more months?
Wait for the Nexus
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I think the principle of a winning formula is having the tools/equipment that suits you best. That might actually not be the same as having the tool/equipment that is seen as the best by some group of people (e.g. Android powerusers)
Get the phone that suits you best instead of worrying about having "the best" phone by the standard of a group of reviewers.
If you have a decent android phone today, then wait for release of Nexus Prime before making the decision.
jzmtl said:
Well if you think like that, would you get iphone 5 when it comes out because there will be a even more super phone, maybe galaxy s3, coming out in a few more months?
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If there's a confirmed release date (which I'm not sure about) and it's less than a month, then I see no reason. A couple of months.... really depends on how bad the current phone is. If there's nothing wrong with it, sure I would be content to wait until the far superior phone comes along. I'm certainly not advocating waiting 6 months or longer...
I think the best choice is to get the galaxy S2 and wait a few months until custom ROMs for the nexus prime be available. Also if you wait you probably get a discount for you new phone.
Galaxy S III or Galaxy Nexus
Spec wise sgs3 win
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Depends completely on what you're looking for. All in all, however, by the time it actually comes out (I'm guessing at least April), I'd say the S3. Vastly improved specs, rumors of waterproofing, ICS (though soon outdated by Jellybean, so if you're looking to stay updated your best bet is still to stick with that Nexus). Battery life might be an issue.
However, the above assumes that both devices are out. If, on the other hand, you're asking whether to get a GN now or a SG3 later, this does not rule out the former by a long shot. GN has its own advantages (in particular being "futureproof") and it's just a matter of how long you feel like waiting.
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Spec wise sgs3 win
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Interesting considering the SGSIII doesn't exist yet.
OP, as the poster above said, it depends what you're looking for. You really have to give more details... and when it comes down to it, why are you letting other people make your choice for you. A smartphone/tablet is a very personal device, and no 2 people are the same.
but Samsung Galaxy S III not-released
i think, better is Galaxy S III
We sitting in the same boat, which my case like this
XeactorZ said:
Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks
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Galaxy Nexus is the BEST!!
both from samsung, and gs3 is newer so take that one. But use the standard ics rom.
Yeah I just got off the horn with Samsung, he's a pretty cool guy. He said the SIII is way better.
SGS 3 is much better ....
I say just buy the nexus, as soon as the SGS3's launched there'll be another phone coming, you'll be waiting forever
Galaxy S III much better...
Galaxy S III!!!
I personally think the SGS VI will blow both of these out of the water...
Love the idiots that recommend a phone that doesn't exist yet or have confirmed specs released for it...
I have a galaxy nexus. It's my first smartphone and I think it works really well. If you can wait for an unannounced Galaxy SIII then by all means, but when will you stop waiting?
Galaxy SIII
i think that the Galaxy s3 is better in my opinion, the nexus wasnt even up to the same as par as the Galaxy s2 lol
Depends on if you want to wait, the SGSIII isn't even technically an announced phone yet if I remember correctly so we're looking at least 2 months plus before a release I'm sure.
Gnexus i think...agree with the other that sgs3 not even release yet.
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If you have to do it that way. Galaxy nexus international till there is a gs3
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Isn't the galaxy s3 a quad core phone?
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It seems future phones of the galaxy line will all get the Wolfson audio chip !
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/04/18...-for-galaxy-range-of-smartphones-and-tablets/
Great news ! I just wish the SD600 version of the S4 also used it.
They might have just secured a portion of the audiophile community with this kind of deal.
What does s600 have ?
Custom Stock Rom 4.1 Eternity
Brilliantly Stock
Ugh. US won't be getting this...
Definitely considering the Note 3, I'm quite sure that'll have Wolfson.
When is the Note III supposed to launch anyway? If it's in September or around there, I wouldn't see much point in waiting all those months for it, especially if I wanted to upgrade again in Q2 of next year.
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When is the Note III supposed to launch anyway? If it's in September or around there, I wouldn't see much point in waiting all those months for it, especially if I wanted to upgrade again in Q2 of next year.
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If Samsung is going a bit early on S4 ( about a month), it just seems like the Note 3 would be bound for end of August.
Hi guys,
I was wondering, should I buy the Galaxy S7 now or should I wait until March for the Galaxy S8 ?
* Pros about changing now :
- To me the S7 is the best 2016 android phone.
- I have an old Galaxy Alpha, still pretty decent but suffers a bit due to the age (laggy sometimes). He is still running the Kitkat official ROM since Lollipop was garbage on him.
- I got this mobile for 2 years now. I'm getting sick of it.
* Pros about waiting until the release of the S8:
- The recent rumours about the Galaxy S8 are amazing (specs, innovations).
- The S8 will be a monster, if I get the S7 now and 4 months later the S8 "destroys" him in everything, I will be disapointed
1- Should I wait quietly until the release of the Galaxy S8 or buy a Galaxy S7 today ?
2- How much can I sell the Galaxy S7 when the Galaxy S8 will be out ?
One solution could be : to get the S7 now, then selling it in order to buy the S8.. But I don't want to loose much money by doing this....
In my country I can get a S7 for 500-550€ now, I hope i could sell 400€ in March, so I can purchase the S8.
Have a nice day, and thanks for answering !
PS : Sorry for my english boyz !
Would you pay 400€ for a Galaxy S7, which is older than five months, when there is a Galaxy S8?
Gleetch said:
Would you pay 400€ for a Galaxy S7, which is older than five months, when there is a Galaxy S8?
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Me no, but not everybody is geeky like me, always looking for the last tech, I know a bunch of people wich would buy an S7 at 400€ rather than S8 at ~800€ .
You're in the same situation that i'm in, but dude just wait - The Galaxy S8 not that too far away from us, we started to get a huge amount of rumors + That phone going to be a beast! .. so if you want to feel a _new phone_ *wait*.
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You're in the same situation that i'm in, but dude just wait - The Galaxy S8 not that too far away from us, we started to get a huge amount of rumors + That phone going to be a beast! .. so if you want to feel a _new phone_ *wait*.
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For sure, I will get the S8 when it will be out I guess, but today I just found a deal instore : A brand new Galaxy S7 for 364€. I think I could sell it later at this price.
(Deal : 699€ - 200€ (give an old phone) - 70€ from samsung refund offer - 65€ from the store)
I still let the post open, keep voting guys, might be helpful for others !
S8 might be delayed while they investigate the N7 battery problems, they wouldn't want it happening again
i would prefer to go with S7.
S8 may be a monster, but how much power i may need in real life?
more over S7 is a proven device (no battery fire!!)with good bargain deal.
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S8 might be delayed while they investigate the N7 battery problems, they wouldn't want it happening again
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Maybe but I really don't think they would miss the Mobile World Congress (27 Feb - 2 March) to present their new phone (as usual). To me, in the worst scenario, the S8 will be avaible for us by the end of March.
At the best, around mid March.
SpyDia said:
Maybe but I really don't think they would miss the Mobile World Congress (27 Feb - 2 March) to present their new phone (as usual). To me, in the worst scenario, the S8 will be avaible for us by the end of March.
At the best, around mid March.
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Possible, but hoping it will happen doesn't necessarily make it true, if what I've been reading is true, Samsung still don't know the cause of the battery problems, so they're not gonna manufacture millions more devices that might have the same fault
Unless they get to the bottom of it soon, and are 110% sure it's fixed, expect delays
I have had the S7 since it came out.
And it still looks new, but i don't care. I'll get in Samsung S8 and their new Desktop Computer Artpc Pulse, just because Samsung is the company i like
Shuuin said:
I have had the S7 since it came out.
And it still looks new, but i don't care. I'll get in Samsung S8 and their new Desktop Computer Artpc Pulse, just because Samsung is the company i like
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Hehe we found a fan there !
Don't worry mate, I will purchase a Galaxy. The main question was about waiting or not. S7 now or S8 later ? Like selling the S7 to get S8 without loosing / wasting too much money (by being impatient xD)
Well it all comes down to how much you are willing to pay for it. The s7 is cheap now and the s8 is still months away because it will come out in march 2017 and they you will pay a premium price. So if i was you i would go for the s7 then get the s8 around this time next year when its came down in price.
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SpyDia said:
For sure, I will get the S8 when it will be out I guess, but today I just found a deal instore : A brand new Galaxy S7 for 364€. I think I could sell it later at this price.
(Deal : 699€ - 200€ (give an old phone) - 70€ from samsung refund offer - 65€ from the store)
I still let the post open, keep voting guys, might be helpful for others !
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Go for it dude! The s7 is a awesome phone and the s8 isn't out for atleast 6 months.
SpyDia said:
Hehe we found a fan there !
Don't worry mate, I will purchase a Galaxy. The main question was about waiting or not. S7 now or S8 later ? Like selling the S7 to get S8 without loosing / wasting too much money (by being impatient xD)
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i would wait, i am a tech guy too and look a lot on the specs. Their new 10 CPU will be a beast !
Wait and save up, then you have more cash for phone accessories.
Thanks for your answer guys !
The poll is tied ! 4 votes to buy now - 4 votes to wait xD
Had to tie the poll up again at 5 to 5, because I agree that you should get the S7 now. I got my S7 about a month after launch and it has been incredibly solid, plus it had already dropped $100 from the launch price in that month. I love bleeding edge tech as well and I love to tinker, but with the amount we rely on our phones I personally like to grab something new that has already been proven reliable with an established development community. The S7 fit that bill perfectly within a month of release. After the Note fiasco and the ever increasing push for more locked down devices, the S8 is a big unknown right now as for the direction Samsung will go with it. With the success of the S7, I would guess that the resale value once the S8 is out will be relatively solid in comparison to the last couple phones in the S series. Just my two cents on the matter, but when it comes to our gadget obsessions, we're all different. Best of luck deciding!
SpyDia said:
Maybe but I really don't think they would miss the Mobile World Congress (27 Feb - 2 March) to present their new phone (as usual). To me, in the worst scenario, the S8 will be avaible for us by the end of March.
At the best, around mid March.
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Possible, but hoping it will happen doesn't necessarily make it true, if what I've been reading is true, Samsung still don't know the cause of the battery problems, so they're not gonna manufacture millions more devices that might have the same fault
Unless they get to the bottom of it soon, and are 110% sure it's fixed, expect delays
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Samsung Still Does Not Know Cause of Note 7 Fires, Development of S8 Delayed
http://www.xda-developers.com/samsu...se-of-note-7-fires-development-of-s8-delayed/
I had similar choice to make.
I bought a second hand S7 and will probably get new S8 when out.
Wasn't any great deals for new S7 and the Pixel looks to be bad value so that's why I went a second hand S7.
I already have an S6 so had less incentive to upgrade than you do with a Galaxy Ace.
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Personally i'd wait it's not too far away
I have the same situation and will wait S8
Samsung said that all flagships after and including the S10 will get 3 years of Android OS updates. It's a bit unfair for us Note9 and S9 users so I created a petition to Samsung asking them to reconsider adding the S9, S9+ and Note9 to the 3 year major updates support program as well. Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/samsung-give-android-11-oneui-3-0-to-galaxy-note9-s9-phones
The more people that sign it the better chance we have of Samsung acknowledging it!
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Samsung said that all flagships after and including the S10 will get 3 years of Android OS updates. It's a bit unfair for us Note9 and S9 users so I created a petition to Samsung asking them to reconsider adding the S9, S9+ and Note9 to the 3 year major updates support program as well. Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/samsung-give-android-11-oneui-3-0-to-galaxy-note9-s9-phones
The more people that sign it the better chance we have of Samsung acknowledging it!
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And are you going to present that petition directly to Samsung?
Plus it only says 100 people as goal... you'll need thousands of signs to make Samsung even consider the idea.
Also in the description it says 4GB RAM. S9's has 6GB of RAM
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sentinelvdx said:
And are you going to present that petition directly to Samsung?
Plus it only says 100 people as goal... you'll need thousands of signs to make Samsung even consider the idea.
Also in the description it says 4GB RAM. S9's has 6GB of RAM
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It's my first time doing any petition so I thought the goal would update once the 100 are reached (if at all)
And according to GSMArena the regular S9 has 4GB RAM: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9-8966.php
I wrote that as that's the minimum RAM of a version from the series.
Edit: So it does auto-update? https://help.change.org/s/article/Changing-your-signature-goal?language=en_US
Can't find a change signatures number option in the Edit menu of the petition nor a place where I set a number when creating a new one.
koragg97 said:
It's my first time doing any petition so I thought the goal would update once the 100 are reached (if at all)
And according to GSMArena the regular S9 has 4GB RAM: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9-8966.php
I wrote that as that's the minimum RAM of a version from the series.
PS: So it does auto-update? https://help.change.org/s/article/Changing-your-signature-goal?language=en_US
Can't find a change signatures number option in the Edit menu of the petition.
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I have no idea, I've never created one.
But my main question is, how are you going to get Samsung's attention to show them how much people have signed it?
You have any important contact inside Samsung with any power on company's decisions?
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sentinelvdx said:
I have no idea, I've never created one.
But my main question is, how are you going to get Samsung's attention to show them how much people have signed it?
You have any important contact inside Samsung with any power on company's decisions?
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No I just tagged them on change.org
Can post on Samsung Members too but that's about it.
I saw this and thought why not create one for OneUI 3.0 as well.
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No I just tagged them on change.org
Can post on Samsung Members too but that's about it.
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Ahhh... then forget they'll care about... sorry to bring you down.
For things to happen you need someone who really matters inside the company and a way to reach him directly with thousands of signs
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Ahhh... then forget they'll care about... sorry to bring you down.
For things to happen you need someone who really matters inside the company and a way to reach him directly with thousands of signs
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I know it's a stretch. Just made the petition as another xda user requested one + it was fun exploring how it works. I'm happy with 2.5 too, all I want is wireless DeX.
The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has the same Exynos processor.
It's just a matter of waiting for Android 11 to be released on the Note 10 and there will be a port of it
Not reading wrong thread
Let's try...
koragg97 said:
Samsung said that all flagships after and including the S10 will get 3 years of Android OS updates. It's a bit unfair for us Note9 and S9 users so I created a petition to Samsung asking them to reconsider adding the S9, S9+ and Note9 to the 3 year major updates support program as well. Here's the link: https://www.change.org/p/samsung-give-android-11-oneui-3-0-to-galaxy-note9-s9-phones
The more people that sign it the better chance we have of Samsung acknowledging it!
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i dont think samsung will hear us user's of s9+ since most of other people moved ono and buy new samsung's flahship phone either the s10 s20 and just release s21 line up, or maybe some who opted to use iphone instead. sad to see as thisi is going now where, i have signed the petition as well but all i see is only 2.5k signed.. i dont think thats going to be enough to move samsung's, though to be honest back then i was only using the galaxy note N7000, completely rooted nad apply so many mods, it was fun back then, hence i upgrade to the note 3 N9005, that was when i stopped for a brief to not rooting and modding , just few year back i purchased my s9+ back when the price is still overly priced. this s9+ was good only on my region we couldnt get the snapdragon chipset yet stuck with this poorly ecynos chipsets.. well still runs way better then the n7000 & n9005 i guess
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i dont think samsung will hear us user's of s9+ since most of other people moved ono and buy new samsung's flahship phone either the s10 s20 and just release s21 line up, or maybe some who opted to use iphone instead. sad to see as thisi is going now where, i have signed the petition as well but all i see is only 2.5k signed.. i dont think thats going to be enough to move samsung's, though to be honest back then i was only using the galaxy note N7000, completely rooted nad apply so many mods, it was fun back then, hence i upgrade to the note 3 N9005, that was when i stopped for a brief to not rooting and modding , just few year back i purchased my s9+ back when the price is still overly priced. this s9+ was good only on my region we couldnt get the snapdragon chipset yet stuck with this poorly ecynos chipsets.. well still runs way better then the n7000 & n9005 i guess
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I think a lot of people are moving to the Iphone. Because at least all their phones get updated no matter how old they are.. My wife and daughters use to have Android, but long since moved the Apple Iphone instead.