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Just wondering why everyone chose the S4 over the main competition, the HTC One, and the phablet Note II and Optimus G Pro.
Myself, i was happy with my GS3, and my folks wanted new phones (still rockin iPhone 3Gs) and made us a deal for our GS3's and we got GS4's (they are on our plan).
My reasons are perhaps a bit different than most... I work in TV/film, and have very good eyesight; i could easily see the PenTile fuzz effect on the GS3 screen, and it was VERY obvious on the Atrix 4G. I always opted for the highest PPI monitors for equipment, and while the GS3 was GOOD, it wasn't great.
1080P - Full HD, even if its on a tiny screen, is great as i can zoom in to show client/etc detail on 2k/4k i've shot.
Color Modes - i use 'Movie' exclusively as it is basically sRGB
sRGB - standard Rec.709 gamut/colorspace - again for showing clients what their/my content looks like very close as on a proper monitor
IR Blaster - I have remotes everywhere; for HDSLR's, reciever/amp/DAC's, Windows Media PC's, stereo's, TV's, etc; i LOVE the IR blaster.
Sensors - Hygrometer/Thermometer/Magnetometer/Barometer, i actually use these a lot for dumb things, but they work and its a plus
Battery - removable/replaceable
NFC - I use NFC tags a lot (car mode, play a playlist while im cooking/cleaning WITHOUT mucking up phone screen
Wireless charging - Had it in the S3 with NFC working, looking forwards to it with the GS4. Even wired one in the misc tray in my car and GF's SUV
Color - Waited for white to come out as almost everything i own is white. Im a mobile nudist
SD expansion - I usually have 2 or 3 64GB MicroSD cards in my wallet with other stuff on them; pics/demo reel, movies, music, etc. I like having my content stored LOCALLY.
Devs - Also figured it would have strongest support of all 4 i had considered
Reasons i didn't go with the HTC One
Sealed unit, no Ext SD, and i think its really ugly aesthetically.
Reasons i didn't go with the LG Optimus Pro
too big (i can JUST reach across the S4 screen one-handed)
Reasons i didn't go with the Note II
Low PPI screen (lower than GS3 and actually lower than the 960x540 QHD, 4" Atrix 4G)
No IR blaster
too big
What are your reasons? I do miss the Atrix 4G fingerprint sensor. A LOT. That thing was *****in, and accurate; no need to look or fumble, just press power and swipe. One thing i wish the GS4 had.
For me, it came down to the HTC One and the S4. I know all about HTC nice build materials, and shoddy quality and that played into my decision. More importantly, the screen size sealed my decision. The screen and bezels are perfectly done on the S4 while the screen looks a lot smaller than it is on the HTC.
Also, the home button on top annoys me.
It's an impressive device, though and may eventually get one.
Edit: after the purchase, I'm really liking the removable battery too
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My girlfriend has the HTC One, and I had it too but returned it for a 32GB S4.
Resons for the S4:
Colors: you can adjust the colors to whatever you want, and soon perseus will be out of 'beta' for the i9500 and we can have 100% color gamut replication, literally changing all the colors around if you want. I personally always like Standard, I don't know why maybe because it just pops out. But today im going to try movie and see if I stay with that as my monitor is calibrated at adobeRGB spec. We'll see.
Bezel: It's like... not there. I have a nice slim case that doesnt protrude at all but im too worried about it at this point to use it haha.
Buttons: Coming from an iPhone 5... home button is the best.
Development: It'll be popular for years. I mean look at the S2 forum.
Reasons I liked the HTC one:
Speakers: self explanatory.
Screen: No color bleeding and such but the blacks weren't as nice.
Build: Aluminium is piece of mind, albeit a thick phone IMO.
Optimus G Pro: Used it in store, amazing screen; LG sucks with updates so I was like hell no... Also camera is mediocre at best.
I'm getting the s4 tomorrow for the following reasons: external sd storage, removable battery, and the screen size. I'm not really into phablets because it would feel too big in my pocket. My nexus 7 is fine if i need a bigger screen. Coming from the HTC One xl and i literally have no space left with the 16gb. Have to keep my titanium back up and movies on a usb. Getting the 32gb version as well as putting in a 32 gb mirco sd in it. Sense vs touchwiz? I would choose touchwiz over sense coming from a poor experience i had with sense on the htc one xl. Definitely AOSP over those two though
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My girlfriend has the HTC One, and I had it too but returned it for a 32GB S4.
Resons for the S4:
Colors: you can adjust the colors to whatever you want, and soon perseus will be out of 'beta' for the i9500 and we can have 100% color gamut replication, literally changing all the colors around if you want. I personally always like Standard, I don't know why maybe because it just pops out. But today im going to try movie and see if I stay with that as my monitor is calibrated at adobeRGB spec. We'll see.
Bezel: It's like... not there. I have a nice slim case that doesnt protrude at all but im too worried about it at this point to use it haha.
Buttons: Coming from an iPhone 5... home button is the best.
Development: It'll be popular for years. I mean look at the S2 forum.
Reasons I liked the HTC one:
Speakers: self explanatory.
Screen: No color bleeding and such but the blacks weren't as nice.
Build: Aluminium is piece of mind, albeit a thick phone IMO.
Optimus G Pro: Used it in store, amazing screen; LG sucks with updates so I was like hell no... Also camera is mediocre at best.
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You will love movie mode. It takes a couple days to get used to come from other modes, but now even the standard mode looks like crap compared to movie. P.s. Movie mode has been highly rated by a couple of professional display reviewers.
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I am a simple man. I chose the S4 because I had the S2, and because it had a removable battery and sd card slot.
I went with the s4 after seeing that commercial where the lady's phone is ringing and she turned it over to ignore the call. I was like wow, I want that.
Reasons why I chose the S4 over the HTC One? Simple, it's more practical and more ideal for productivity and long road trips.
- I like the 1080p AMOLED screen to the SLCD 3 on the HTC One. Richer colors or more realistic ones on the former [choices]
- Better battery life
- Removable battery for further life
- SD Card, more potential capacity [you can root and mesh your internal and external storage for applications/games]
- More pleasant aesthetics
- Preferred UI
- More software offerings [some gimmicks, some useful, but at least they're offered to the consumer]
- Bigger display on the same sized body as the HTC One
- Faster RAM [LDDR3 vs LDDR2]
- Capacitive touch screen works with gloves [great for the winter]
- Won't damage as badly as the metal chassie on the One over time from wear and tear
I used a HTC One for a week, I end up exchanging it for a Galaxy S4 because the 4MP Camera couldn't get enough details for my needs & the battery life wasn't as good as GS4..
As small as it may seem I needed a physical button. Lol.
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I kinda miss the soft buttons from my old lg.
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I tried them all, and the S4 just feels better in the hand and I've just become accustomed to the perks of running with Samsung.
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Two words...that screen. I came from owning nothing but Nexus devices the last two years. I had the chance to fall in love with the Super AMOLED screens on the Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, and the incredible PLS display on those Nexus 10. What do they all have in common? Samsung. The screen on the Nexus 4 is nice, but once you're used to Samsung's screens, nothing else quite compares.
After being on nothing but stock Android for two years, I have to say that Touchwiz has really impressed me as well. I feel like, I'm cheating on a girlfriend or something when I say that, but it's true. Touchwiz has a fair number of things that I wish Google would implement into the stock UI and UX.
Overall, I'm very happy with this phone. I just hope that AT&T actually allows Samsung to keep this phone up to date. AT&T and T-Mobile are both the worst when it comes to updates. With Verizon and Sprint, the updates may take time to go through approvals and testing, but they will eventually be released. AT&T and T-Mobile on the other hand are known to actually tell manufacturers that they're going to pass on an update made available to them. Cases in point:
1. T-Mobile passed on the Windows Phone 7.8 update for the Lumia 710 even though Nokia made it available.
2. T-Mobile passed on the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the LG G2X even though LG made it available.
3. AT&T still has not allowed Samsung to release Jelly Bean for the original Galaxy S2 I777 model, even though they allowed it for the Skyrocket.
4. AT&T still has not allowed Samsung to release the Galaxy S3 update that includes the premium suite of GS4 features. Now that Verizon approved the update this week, AT&T is the only major carrier left who hasn't allowed the update to happen.
5. AT&T's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is the only variant left worldwide (I believe) that has not received an update to Jelly Bean.
Don't even get me started on what AT&T did to block and hold off the Android 2.2 update for the Dell Streak 5. Anyway, you see my point. If Samsung keeps up their amazing sales momentum, you figure they will soon have enough clout to strongarm carriers into handling updates themselves like Apple does.
Pending update issues aside, this phone is simply amazing. For leaving stock Android for a skin, I couldn't be happier.
I had an HTC One, while I really enjoyed sense and everything the phone offered I could not help but feed my curiosity. I gave my wife the One and used her upgrade to get the 4. I would be lying if I said I got the 4 for anything other than running stock Android when the Galaxy S4 nexus edition comes out. So far I like the screen size and phone size more than the One, I cannot wait to see how this beast phone runs stock Android!!
Hi guys, I have been an android user from the beginning. I recently broke my S3 screen and sold it so now I'm using an iphone 5. While it's a marvelous piece of hardware and makes me wonder if I should switch to iOS, I'm still thinking of getting an android phone for a couple of reasons.
I'll be getting my device from a local carrier, so no OPPO, Lenovo or Motorola devices here. Just LG, Sammy, HTC, Huaiwei and Nokia
Let me share some more thoughts after using the iphone for about a week.
The microphone is weak when used at a distance and that's a problem, as I don't like using bluetooth and usually just use the speakerphone on my handset. So what I need is :
1. A phone that can actually be used as a phone - I hear the N5 has even worse speakerphone/microphone performance
2. A phone that will last me thorough a day of HEAVY usage - emails, 1-2 hours of voice calls, internet browsing etc.
3. A phone that won't bulge my jeans pocket too much when used with a case, but still enough screen size for typing - the iphone absolutely SUCKS for typing - it's the worst of all devices I've had in this regard. A bigger screen is a must, but not TOO big.
4. A phone that won't be loaded with c***p and run fast and smooth - you know, like an iphone.
5. A device that can be unlocked/rooted etc. and restored back to stock in case of warranty claim
6. A solid, well built and good looking device that will last me for 2 years, ergonomy is a MUST.
So what are your thoughts?
I voted for the LG G2 as it happens to be the phone I'm currently using as is the wife
If you can spring for it, I'd get the 32gb model ( extra space is never a bad thing )
1. Phone as a phone , call quality I find is very solid , no dropped calls or odd fluctuations with sound levels.
2. The battery is a beast on this device. I can get a full day with theming / emails / browsing / media streaming
a. some days I can get through work only if I do some heavy netflixing or downloading like crazy
but I keep a spare charger next to my desk for that just in case , hehe
3. Screen size and overall size are very respectable. My wife has an incipio case and loves the feel of it. Fits in her pocket with very little bulge.
4. While stock ( my wifes ) does have some extra stuff loaded on it, does not slow it down in the least. And some of the LG apps are quite nice.
a. I've rooted mine and running CM11 on it , so definitely slimmed it up ,
performance wise depending on what we are doing , can't tell a difference.
5. Forum support here is quite extensive , and there are a ton of ROMS available. Plus going back to stock is pretty straightforward as well.
6. 2 years , this phone should easily last you. I don't see any reason why not.
Hopefully this helps. While it is personal experience with the phone vs none with the others in your list , I'm very happy with LG and what they did.
Well Jailbreaking allows for some customizations but comes at a price - I'm now struggling with some disappearing icons. The microphone sounds muted when you hold the device away from you and the proximity sensor sometimes doesn't work. I'll probably get the lg but really not aure about the design - it is UGLY
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As much as I like the iphone , I'm going back to android mainly because of bigger screen... It is fast though, but not very productive.
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Hi Guys,
I need some serious advice choosing a phone.
I have been a Apple user since the early iphone days until iphone 4. It served me well for a long time but then I finally switched to android in 2013 for the first time and got a HTC one M7. It was a very nice phone but the camera was poor and one day I dropped it and broke the screen. Regardless the phone is still in perfect working order. I messed around with it and installed venom rom and its good. Unfortunately fast forward 1 year and its battery has not been great and I cant keep any charge more than half a day with moderate use.
Then about 6 months ago I got into a new contract and got myself a Sony xperia Z2. It was very good and fast but fast forward 6 months the software has slowed down like crazy. Screen responsiveness is no longer there and I think its broken. The sony apps are irritating and annoying as hell. I'm very disapointed at its camera too (even the 4K sucks) but I just love the battery life of this phone when it works. Seriously it rocks 1.5 days on a single charge with moderate to heavy use. It has a serious issue connecting to 2.4Ghz wifi networks. I had to get a Router with dual bands so i can make it work with my home wifi (5Ghz).
I'm a business user and I work in IT so I have ton of emails running, sms, Gdrive, Dropbox, Navigation,etc I also use Authenticator app for 2 step verification so on. Because I'm very annoyed at my sony phone now I want to see if I can upgrade this to a new phone. but I need your help picking one!
1. I use phone camera quite a bit and I want the best camera out there. (Unfortunately iphone 4 took better pics than both xperia z2 and Htc one)
2. Stock android experience as much as possible.
3. Good battery life
4. Minimum 5inch screen size.
I have been looking at Nexus 5 and I hear good things about it but then again most reviews say it has poor battery life and camera. I was so looking forward to nexus 6 but its just too damn big(?) as with Samsung I heard it has too much bloatware and I really hate bloatware so guess its a no. How about Xperia Z3?
I'm more of looking for reliability than gimmicks
Any suggestion is much appreciated.
P.S: My wife told me she ordered a LG R Smart watch for Christmas so yeah need compatibility for this too
Hi,
Here is a dedicated thread on choosing a device opinions..
> General discussion > General > [Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy
Good luck!
Hey guys!
New member and first post
If you dont want to read all of those words down below...haha
Ended up getting the Edge and Nexus 6 shipped to me at the same time... Cant open both devices up and test drive them. Leaning towards the edge just because of all the "phablet" features it has. And the N6 is just a big ol phone with stock android...right? Which phone should i keep? Purely suggestions/opions. Please no arguements. Thanks!
I have a bit of a situation and just wnted to get some opinions. I ordered the Nexus 6 the day it was able to be ordered from TMobile, i ordered the 64GB and that went to backorder. Since ive ordered the N6 Ive been looking at the Edge and was swayed to getting the Edge instead of the N6. So the last 2 weeks I callied tmobile to cancel my N6 order and to see if there were any dates on when theyll be getting the Edge back in stock and i kept getting no dates or info. Finally, i checked again last night and the rep told me that the Edge was definitely in stock and if i ordered it it would def ship. So i went ahead and ordered the Edge, but i noticed that my N6 order was still not cancelled so i asked the rep to process a cancellation on it again. The rep did and i was told it may take up to 48hrs.
This morning, i got an email and text stating that my Edge had shipped. Yay. Then about an hr ago i get another email and text saying my phone had shipped, i thought that was weird so i checked the details and, of course, my 64GB N6 just shipped as well haha.
So since i cant open both boxes to test them out i would like to get some input on which phone to keep. What swayed me to the Edge was just the amount of features it has over the N6. Im wanting a phablet to use for work and just to easily take notes, schedules and whatnot and the Edge just seems like the better choice. Please no arguements just want opinions.
Thanks in advance for any replies. Sorry for the long write up, just wanted to get all the details out of the way.
I think you already made your decision. As a basketball coach, I like the Note series because of the options that are available. So, if it's mainly about business use get the Edge.
I would suggest you try them both for about 3 to 5 days. You should not let a 50 dollar restocking fee stand between you and your true love
Keep the edge. Nexus 6 has one cool feature I wish the Edge had (front facing speakers) but other than that the Edge trumps the N6 IMO
I've had a ton of phones and the Edge is hands-down the best phone I've ever owned, easy
If you want maximum Performance from latest Snapdragon 805 your choice need to be a Nexus.
I got Edge and I want to tell you I'm about to get Nexus 6 White.
I have both of them as we speak and honestly, The Edge is better in terms of options and need. My Nexus is for my business line and Its basically just simple task phone. i pull it out 2-3 times a day. Just my opinion, but the Nexus is much more "boring" to me. The Edge is versatile and i like that.
Here are a couple of good comparison articles that might help choose which device is right for you.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Nexu...-match-Samsungs-cutting-edge-offering_id61787
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...ogle-nexus-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-note-edge.html
Thanks for the replies, gentlemen.
Been using the N6 for a couple of days and I just tried out the Edge for a couple of hours today. My thoughts so far...
-The N6 is nice but I like the features that the Edge offers and TouchWiz isn't that bad.
-Not that it matters too much, but the Edge is noticeably lighter than the N6.
-I like the Edge's screen compared to the N6. It seems sharper, to me, and overall looks better.
-And like ingenious247 said, the N6's front speakers is the best feature and it's what's making the decision so hard since I watch a lot of videos and listen to music.
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I have both currently... And I am keeping...
I have been an android phone junky, flasher, and modder for years. I sold my note 3 and bought a nexus 6 (was on sprint). I then changed over to tmobile. Luckily the nexus 6 is factory unlocked (yes the Sprint model is). I used the nexus for 2 weeks and loved a lot about it. I picked up a T-mobile Note Edge yesterday. In the End I am going to sell my nexus and stick with my Note Edge:
Nexus 6:
Pros:
Truly unlocked and can be used with any carrier (Sprint, Verizon, Tmobile, ATT)
Beautiful 6 inch screen
Great front facing speakers (only phone that beat it was my htc m8... thats saying a lot)
Pure stock android OS with quickest update support
Extremely fast performance without slowdown with daily tasks even with tons of apps open
Battery Life (yes, even though the battery is non removable, it lasted me 1.5 - 2 days without recharging)
Turbo Charging - 15 mins gives 6 hours, this is actually true!
No Carrier bloat pre installed (also a con....)
Accessories: Like most phones can get decent cases and tempered glass screen protectors cheaply (although with the nexus you need to order most not much in stores currently)
Wireless charging: Built in support for QI wireless charging (helps makeup for the non removable battery)
Cons:
Signal strength ( some places I have had no issues with other devices, it struggled to hold signal)
Sound quality over some calls was full of static
No wifi calling yet
Non removable battery (i know I said that the battery life is amazing but still option to switch is great)
No sd card slot
Gaming performance disappointing ( Madden nfl has some noticeable slow down... doesn't make any sense with the specs of this phone and no extra bloat from another launcher interface)
Installing carrier apps gave mixed results, some worked but visual voicemail etc, gave problems
No extras : fingerprint reader, stylus, heart rate scanner etc ( i knew this ahead of time, but just saying in comparison with competing phones)
No one handed support (I usually have no issues with large phones even on the note 3/4 ,but did with the nexus). Samsung got it right with the shrinking down to make one handed easier.
Camera : Pictures overall are good, but the built in apps and the speed of camera to react left me disappointed.
Overall: If you want the biggest screen on the latest hardware, want constant up to date software, and no bloat the Nexus is great. It is truly what the "android" experience is meant to be without any adultery. The sound is great as well from the speakers for music and speakerphone conversation. Some disappointment with signal strength and sound on handset during calls but not deal breakers. Truly unlocked for any carrier, so take it to any network and not be tied down.
Note Edge:
Pros:
Amazing Screen (may not be as big as the nexus, but the picture and pop is better and noticeable side by side)
Call quality and signal strength are great. The noise canceling features make a huge difference for those on the other end and never had breakup or static on my end.
Interface and speed : Amazingly fast even with the touchwiz interface
Touchwiz : Yes I am saying this is a plus, Many things like messages coming across the edge screen, quick responses, and being able to send a text to a number that called straight from the history or dialer without adding them as a contact first is something you truly are grateful for once you move to a phone that doesn't have it. The quick are useful as well.
Edge Screen : I have found the tickers and shortcuts to be useful. Some of the features are gimicky but most overall are nice.
Extras: S-pen (great for creativity and productivity), fingerprint scanner, and heart rate scanner.
Camera: Front and back cameras are great and good built in editing options (pictures taping the heart rate scanner makes it a breeze)
Modding support: Samsung devices in general are booming with support for modifications (if you don't care as much about this, this means nothing lol)
Carrier support: Tmobile version is unlocked for ATT as well, this is a plus (not for all carriers like the nexus)
Gaming performance: Pointing out to Madden NFL that I noticed had performance issues on the nexus, runs smooth as silk, no slowdown whatsoever.
Removable battery : Easy swapping of spare
SD card slot: memory expansion and no worries if something happens to the device if you can still pull the card out.
Cons:
Software updates: No official Lollipop from samsung yet, should be out soon. Updates drag a bit with samsung and TW integration.
Accessories: Not many options for phone due to design and limited production. No tempered glass screen available yet (one coming soon supposedly). To me this is a decent concern, I have always counted on tempered glass to protect the screen and avoid scratches. Has saved my screen a couple times from drops. Replacing a screen protect for $15 bucks vs hundreds is huge.
Touchwiz: If you are anti bloat this could be a con, to me its not, but trying to fair to all.
Price: Even with contract extensions the price of the edge is crazy.
Speaker placement: While the speaker may be better than some of the past Samsung devices, the rear placements makes it a pain at times when listening to stuff on speaker.
Battery life: It isn't as good as what I saw on the nexus, doesn't come close to 1.5 -2 days on a charge.
Fast charging: is faster than past samsung devices, but nowhere near as fast as the nexus on turbo charging
Lack of built in wiress charging : At this price point , it is disappointing that this wasn't built in.
Overall: My favorite phone that I have owned so far. The modding support for me will be a huge factor as well. You are paying a hefty price with or without a contract to get it though. The lack of accessories is a bit worrying as well. User experience is very user friendly. Device is extremely fast and multitasks well even with Touch Wiz. Extras like finger print scanner , heart rate sensor and S-pen to me enhance the experience and productivity (heart rate sensor is trivial). One handed support and many things in the software show that it was thought out for user experience to make day to day life easier. Battery life is not what you can get from the nexus but you can carry spares. Addition of "fast charging" is good but not as good as the Nexus. The lack of built in wireless charging is a let down as well. Still the quality, features, and performance to me makes it a clear cut winner.
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I also have both, if you are into developing and seeing how far you can push your phone with tweaks mods and hacks than obviously you would want to go with the Nexus, if you are looking for ease of use and everyday functionality than you would want to go Edge..... In my opinion there is really no answer as to which one is better its just personal preference. I can say this though, I only had my Note Edge for about 3 or 4 days when my Nexus arrived from Google Play and I have been using the Nexus ever since. That being said I pulled out the Edge for an issue I had with a wearable and am seriously considering switching back for my daily driver. The S pen and the Gear Manager are the two features that I have decided make it the best choice for daily use. I will keep the Nexus no matter what because it is just the way to go for development purposes. It also allows you to keep your daily user nice and clean and even away from rooting if you are the type that likes to not mess with something thats not broken. Keep em both my friend! I know that if I got rid of one a couple weeks later I would be wanting it back. And I agree with the previous poster, the one feature aside from the development aspects that I really hate about the edge is the lack of forward firing speakers. That and the full 5.9 inch of quad HD display is hard to be beat. I really dont understand why manufacturers spending billions on development cant hire someone to implement forward firing speakers.....
There is a surround sound mod for the edge that fixes this issue. I no longer have anything to complain about on the edge besides the lack of accessories which changes soon hopefully
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I've agonizing between whether to buy a Galaxy S7 or HTC 10 for my next device. I've canvased opinions on the HTC 10 thread and wouldn't mind a bit of advice from the Samsung S7 thread.
It's been a tough decision.
I like the HTC 10 for the following features: Near stock android operating system, DAC amplifier, Boom sound speakers, metal design = ruggedness (impressed by this drop test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3NLCPK4NI ) and on a minor point it seems easier to root and install custom ROMs although never did that with my Nexus device so not sure if I'd risk it with a newer phone.
The S7 on the other hand has: an AMOLED display (better outside viewing), waterproof, better battery life, better performing camera, and in Canada an E8890 chip which seems to outperform S920 in a lot of tests.
Also like the idea of hooking it up to VR Gear and as far as I know the HTC 10 isn't compatible with any VR. Part of me also wonders how long HTC will be around for to support this phone given company performance.
Did any of you S7 owners consider getting an HTC 10 and what made you decide to go with the S7 in the end?
Appreciate any advice.
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I've agonizing between whether to buy a Galaxy S7 or HTC 10 for my next device. I've canvased opinions on the HTC 10 thread and wouldn't mind a bit of advice from the Samsung S7 thread.
It's been a tough decision.
I like the HTC 10 for the following features: Near stock android operating system, DAC amplifier, Boom sound speakers, metal design = ruggedness (impressed by this drop test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3NLCPK4NI ) and on a minor point it seems easier to root and install custom ROMs although never did that with my Nexus device so not sure if I'd risk it with a newer phone.
The S7 on the other hand has: an AMOLED display (better outside viewing), waterproof, better battery life, better performing camera, and in Canada an E8890 chip which seems to outperform S920 in a lot of tests.
Also like the idea of hooking it up to VR Gear and as far as I know the HTC 10 isn't compatible with any VR. Part of me also wonders how long HTC will be around for to support this phone given company performance.
Did any of you S7 owners consider getting an HTC 10 and what made you decide to go with the S7 in the end?
Appreciate any advice.
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I think it goes without saying both devices are pretty much the best you can get at the moment and so either device makes a great choice (or a tough one!). The HTC 10 isnt available from my network provider/carrier and so it was an easy choice to go for the S7 (i receive staff discount as well).
I previously owned a HTC One M8 and it was a great well-designed phone, the only let down was the camera. Ive had a few phones in between, but when upgrade time came around again, I was really looking forward to the S7 mainly for the camera and it doesnt disappoint. The only thing that I wasnt that impressed by on the S7 was the audio, over the loud speaker its alight, but i dont think its that great with headphones over the audio jack. One of the things that blew me away with the M8 was the sound over the earphones with just the ones that were included in the box. I havent tried a HTC 10 but I think its generally agreed that if you favor high quality audio then the HTC comes first.
I wouldnt worry too much about rooting/custom roms, if you didnt do it with your Nexus then it doesnt sound like your a rom junkie and so could live without it with either device. Im leaving that stuff alone for now as everything runs really well and can be customised to a decent extent as is. Plus there are monthly updates with minor changes and security patches.
I dont have a VR headset but keep meaning to pick one up second hand as it seems to be a lot of fun and gets good reviews and makes good use of the S7's high res screen. The water resistance is also a nice feature as well, although I've havent had any water related incidents to date, its nice to have some peace of mind.
Sorry if thats not a great help, but good luck with your decision!
Thanks for the honest reply, it was helpful.
Samsung S7 overall is superior.
Only camera of HTC 10 i believe is a bit better.
S7 has a better ergonomy and screen ratio.Is umpressive how is confortablevin hand even better than S4 wich was just 5 inches...
Battery of S7 is impressive but you have to waist at least 3 days to disable all the stupid bloatware of Samsung.Than you need also to activate all the option prevent a lot of apps using data in background.
A lot of settings for battery saving maybe also a wipe cache.
Than finally you will have a great phone in your hand probably the best in the market.
For VR also HTC 10 is very good cause a powerful GPU and same resolution of S7 but LCD is also sharper than Amoled
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Randy Lahey said:
I've agonizing between whether to buy a Galaxy S7 or HTC 10 for my next device. I've canvased opinions on the HTC 10 thread and wouldn't mind a bit of advice from the Samsung S7 thread.
It's been a tough decision.
I like the HTC 10 for the following features: Near stock android operating system, DAC amplifier, Boom sound speakers, metal design = ruggedness (impressed by this drop test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3NLCPK4NI ) and on a minor point it seems easier to root and install custom ROMs although never did that with my Nexus device so not sure if I'd risk it with a newer phone.
The S7 on the other hand has: an AMOLED display (better outside viewing), waterproof, better battery life, better performing camera, and in Canada an E8890 chip which seems to outperform S920 in a lot of tests.
Also like the idea of hooking it up to VR Gear and as far as I know the HTC 10 isn't compatible with any VR. Part of me also wonders how long HTC will be around for to support this phone given company performance.
Did any of you S7 owners consider getting an HTC 10 and what made you decide to go with the S7 in the end?
Appreciate any advice.
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"The S7 on the other hand has: an AMOLED display (better outside viewing)" - this point you can safely disregard.
S7 screen is worse for outside viewing even than HTC M8 (forget 10)
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