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Hello everyone ,
Few days back My Samsung Galaxy s2 Was stolen . .I loved it but now it's gone .
So need to buy a New One . So i was thinking of buying Nexus 5 or Note 3 . or s4
As i already am a fan of Samsung but people around me is saying i should by nexus 5 ..and it's the best out there..also i can't buy s5 .
So i would like to seek your help for this
Thanks
Sinbad Konick said:
Hello everyone ,
Few days back My Samsung Galaxy s2 Was stolen . .I loved it but now it's gone .
So need to buy a New One . So i was thinking of buying Nexus 5 or Note 3 . or s4
As i already am a fan of Samsung but people around me is saying i should by nexus 5 ..and it's the best out there..also i can't buy s5 .
So i would like to seek your help for this
Thanks
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Most of the replies on this forum will favor the Nexus 5 for obvious reasons With that said, the N5 is a great bang for your buck, especially if you are unable to get the S5. And the development community is very strong
Just BUY IT!
As you like Samsung as you said, you will miss some specific features you will not find on the N5. Me personaly i like vanilla android better then TW and don`t miss a thing. But maybe something to consider when you buy a phone..
Buy the phone that helps you read sticky threads at the top of boards. Big plus if it prevents you from putting questions in the general section.
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Asking here is pointless, as already said. Obviously we're biased. Lol
Just read about each in their forum sections and on the web....and decide.
If you want tonnes of development... N5 is the clear choice. If you don't care, get what suits your needs best.
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I recommend a blackberry
mistahseller said:
I recommend a blackberry
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Lol. In that case, I recommend a payphone.
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I've switched from S2 to N5 week ago. Nexus 5 is really amazing phone! I've never seen so smooth and responsive android phone. Of course, nexus 5 is not ideal - GPS is far from perfect and battery life is not impressive. But overall I'm quite happy from my new phone. I still have my S2, but it's so laggy
I have both a Nexus 5 and a Note 3. Love the Nexus 5 way more, I barely use my Note 3.
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I've switched from S2 to N5 week ago. Nexus 5 is really amazing phone! I've never seen so smooth and responsive android phone. Of course, nexus 5 is not ideal - GPS is far from perfect and battery life is not impressive. But overall I'm quite happy from my new phone. I still have my S2, but it's so laggy
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Install the cm11 kitKat rom on it and enable art. I still have mine and it's increased performance due to kitkat is amazing.
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I've switched from S2 to N5 week ago. Nexus 5 is really amazing phone! I've never seen so smooth and responsive android phone. Of course, nexus 5 is not ideal - GPS is far from perfect and battery life is not impressive. But overall I'm quite happy from my new phone. I still have my S2, but it's so laggy
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I did too, but for GPS and battery life it's in both cases a very big upgrade. Can't compare to the Note 3 or S4 though as I didn't had those ones...
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Donnie Sins said:
I did too, but for GPS and battery life it's in both cases a very big upgrade. Can't compare to the Note 3 or S4 though as I didn't had those ones...
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Just in terms of battery life...the S4 is not away...but I assume that the note 3 yes. It has a bigger battery and a bigger backlight...but not a "bigger" and all the rest.
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Guys im considering to buy oneplus one.But due to its yellow screen issues I might not buy it.I had previously Note 3.It was big.But how is Lg g pro 2 in terms of looks & handling.It looks too big than Note 3?How is it screen wise & performance wise.Otherwise Ill go for s5
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I had a note 3, got this and sold the note 3. This has 5.9" display, it feels so much better in the hand, I think it's easier to carry than the note 3. Screen is fantastic, I have owned many devices, and this is my favorite
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Any possibilities for rom development
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Definitely it a good device to buy ,the only downside about the phone is its built it dosent look and feel as premium as htc or soney phones i have owned.
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G2 is a good looking phone.G2 pro might also be same.How about rom development.Any chances?
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Developed scene look bit grim for the device,but have few working xpose mods to play around.i feel lack of development is some sort of blessing in disguise for me cos earlier most of my time i used to spend flashing a new rom every othere day and i hardly used to use my phones for anything else other than flashing ,now i feel am really using and enjoying my phone.
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Hmmm... depends
RISHI RAJ said:
Guys im considering to buy oneplus one.But due to its yellow screen issues I might not buy it.I had previously Note 3.It was big.But how is Lg g pro 2 in terms of looks & handling.It looks too big than Note 3?How is it screen wise & performance wise.Otherwise Ill go for s5
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Hi,
My friend has a Note 3 (which i used for a week before buying the D838) and trust me ... Not regretting at all.... Infact my friend is the one hunting for a LG G Pro 2.... Its fast.... Amazing bulit in apps (including the G2 Quick Remote... It has almost all brands...Including a Micromaxx TV... which i was surprised..) Aprt from that...Good and clean UI.... I deint feel a need to installa a 3rd party launcher....Stock is good enough..Battery capacity lasts GOOD 1 and a half day....(heavy usage..) and it looks good.... I personally feel that i own the best phone currently...
:good::good::good::fingers-crossed:
RISHI RAJ said:
Guys im considering to buy oneplus one.But due to its yellow screen issues I might not buy it.I had previously Note 3.It was big.But how is Lg g pro 2 in terms of looks & handling.It looks too big than Note 3?How is it screen wise & performance wise.Otherwise Ill go for s5
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Hey,
like you i was going to go for a OnePlus One but the chances of getting one are slim with it's invite system and so on. So I got the G Pro 2 (D838) in the end. my wife has a note 3. the G Pro 2 is larger than the Note 3, but it doesn't feel any larger in your hand.
if you don't like large devices, then get the G3 or the S5.
Performance - about the same as the Note 3. it's a SnapDragon 800 with 3GB RAM. No issues from me.
Bonus - you can easily get accessories for the LG/Samsung phones compared to the OnePlus.
Development wise - not much from what I've seen. Depends what you want to do. There's a root available which works well.
I came from a Samsung S3 running CM11 - I have rooted but that's all I need for some of my apps. I don't think I'll bother flashing custom ROMs for the time being.
Hello everyone,
I'm a Xperia Z2 owner but as I'm starting to get into developing I'm looking to get a Nexus 5. I'm from the Netherlands and if I'd like to hear from others that got theirs here as well. Where did you get it, for how much, any bad experiences with it so far?
On another note, Android L might be coming out soon so I'd really like to be one of the 'first' to try it out via a Nexus device.
Well that's my short story. Hope to see you all around in these forums!
lyubor said:
Hello everyone,
I'm a Xperia Z2 owner but as I'm starting to get into developing I'm looking to get a Nexus 5. I'm from the Netherlands and if I'd like to hear from others that got theirs here as well. Where did you get it, for how much, any bad experiences with it so far?
On another note, Android L might be coming out soon so I'd really like to be one of the 'first' to try it out via a Nexus device.
Well that's my short story. Hope to see you all around in these forums!
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I have it for 3 months and love it, the Z2 has a better CPU and more ram but the N5 doesn't need that to be the best. I got mine from coolblue but there are stores where you can get it for cheaper
Well I've found one on Belsimpel for 327 so yeah. I don't mind the spec bump down. I'm looking for the 16gb version since I don't plan to fill it with much as everything I need is on a cloud-based service.
I have a Galaxy S5 and may be getting the 32GB version from Google Play for 399 euro`s. Or i wait a while longer and bit to get the Nexus 6 on release. Nexus devices are still the best imo but after a while i get boared and want to try another device
Ordered it from Belsimpel. Shipping was very fast. Ordered it from there because the other shops in Holland didn't have the black one in stock on that moment.
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I bought mine a month ago on bol.com
Good price, next day delivery at alberthein servicepoint.
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Got mine from belsimpel.nl as well, but nowadays it seems the device costs a lot more at their website. However, I really like the N5, but did have a problem with the camera. And when you want belsimpel to get it repared, count on a very long time untill you'll get your device back. Very bad service...
Nexus 5 ROM Support
I am looking into buying a Sprint Nexus 5 but I know that it is almost 2 years old . Roughly how long do you guys think it will still be supported by ROM developers for?
haet244cut said:
I am looking into buying a Sprint Nexus 5 but I know that it is almost 2 years old . Roughly how long do you guys think it will still be supported by ROM developers for?
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There are a LOT of ROMs for this device, seeing as it's a Nexus, and all the ROMs will be updated one Marshmallow is released.
But honestly, most of these ROMs all do the same exact thing, so there's a ton of variety to choose from, but they all almost have the same features and stuff.
But, then again, you might just wanna skip this phone altogether and go straight to the new Nexus 5X once it's released next week or whatever.
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I would wait and jump on he 5X, its going to be a beast, and at $399-$449 why not grab the latest toy for $50-$100 more than the original 5
P.S. but to answer ur question, the Nexus 5 is only two years old, I still see active development on the Nexus 4 and Samsung Galaxy S2, which are both pushing 4+ years, so I'd say if ur heart is sold on the 5, ur going to get at least another 2yrs out of it
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Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
Ryland Johnson said:
Am I the only one feeling this way?
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Yes...
peachpuff said:
Yes...
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lolol, good answer. :highfive:
Ryland
Maybe don't upgrade as often and when you do you'll see a huge upgrade. Coming from the Moto x pure I'm happy to finally have usb-c, fingerprint reader, better IPS rating, better camera, ability to pair to 2 bluetooth devices ect... If you already have the S7 this phone isn't really that much of an improvement. Usually ever 2 years is a good measure if you can wait that long. I went from S3 to S5... From S5 to s6 didn't seem like that much of an improvement so I jumped to Moto x pure before the S7 came out.
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I'm not as excited as I was with my superb note 7. But still looking forward to receiving it later this week.
Currently using mate 9 pd.
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pizzlewizzle said:
Maybe don't upgrade as often and when you do you'll see a huge upgrade. Coming from the Moto x pure I'm happy to finally have usb-c, fingerprint reader, better IPS rating, better camera, ability to pair to 2 bluetooth devices ect... If you already have the S7 this phone isn't really that much of an improvement. Usually ever 2 years is a good measure if you can wait that long. I went from S3 to S5... From S5 to s6 didn't seem like that much of an improvement so I jumped to Moto x pure before the S7 came out.
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Wisdom.
What do you suggest for those of us who are complete techno geeks and have to have the latest hand set?
I am a hopeless case. I strongly agree with what you write though. :good:
Ryland
bonerp said:
I'm not as excited as I was with my superb note 7. But still looking forward to receiving it later this week.
Currently using mate 9 pd.
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The Note 7 was a revolutionary mobile, never owned one like it and it has spoiled me for buying other mobiles. I do hope the Note 8 is as accomplished.
Ryland
Ryland Johnson said:
Wisdom.
What do you suggest for those of us who are complete techno geeks and have to have the latest hand set?
I am a hopeless case. I strongly agree with what you write though. :good:
Ryland
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If you have the means then do it.
I am personally more excited for this device than i have been for a long time. When they stole my Note 7 from me, i was angry and hurt and as a way to lash out, i went Apple! Just like so many mistakes made as a youth, it turns out i wasnt hurting anyone but myself. Sadly, there wasnt really another phone out there to go for since i had went from the s7 to the Note 7. Now, im anxious to get back.
Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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I would still have my note 4 now if it did not break and Samsung would not fix it but replaced it with a s7. The screen size it everything for me as I watch everything on it. Sold the new s7 cannot wait for my s8+ 5.1inch way to Small for a top end phone these days
This "review" put a bit of a dampener on things, but being a Note 4 user for the past few years I am probably due an upgrade. Pre-ordered S8+, probably will mean I won't be getting any Note 8 as I have always honored my 2 year contracts since my first S2 "smart phone"
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/quick-opinion-phone-t3589948#post71879931
*this review
Coming from the S6 I'm very excited about it, going to get it in a week or less The overall specs updates for me are a reason to upgrade in themselves, the display, and other features that attract S7 owners adding to it.
But honestly speaking, I do feel a bit backstabbed by Samsung. The phone here in Finland cost more here than anywhere else in the world, and I got NO bonuses of any sort with it, while people in other countries are getting free 256gb SD cards and VR headsets. The bonuses aren't anything that I would particularly use, but it feels kind of rude from Samsung that some areas are left out on bonuses completely, while having a higher price than anywhere else.
But nevertheless, I haven't lost a single bit of the hype I had at launch (and for months before it, based on leaks), and I have all reasons to believe that it's going to be an amazing phone. Going to be a long week to wait
Coming from the Nexus 6P, I'm pretty pumped. Last Samsung phone I had was the note 4, note 2 before that and s2. I think I'm more excited for not being able to root again and seeing if I could take it with the s8 plus lol. But overall I'm curious to see how Samsung has progressed over the years.
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I'm upgrading from a Note 4 which I got on release day back in 2014. I had a Note 7 on order but it was recalled before I received it.
Really looking forward to the S8+. This is the longest I've ever gone without upgrading my handset.
Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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I really don't usually get hyped for a phone, but after making the huge mistake of buying a V20 i'm super excited to get a phone that works that way I like.
RandyKaoss said:
I'm upgrading from a Note 4 which I got on release day back in 2014. I had a Note 7 on order but it was recalled before I received it.
Really looking forward to the S8+. This is the longest I've ever gone without upgrading my handset.
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Same scenario. I didn't even know that the Note 7 was due for release, had searched if Nougat was available for Note 4 as some apps were updating for Android N. Search had showed me that Note 7 was being pre-ordered with Gear VR. I pre-ordered, but was told the VR promotion wasn't available.
Waiting for the Note 7 to arrive which never did because…
The Phone Company said:
Same scenario. I didn't even know that the Note 7 was due for release, had searched if Nougat was available for Note 4 as some apps were updating for Android N. Search had showed me that Note 7 was being pre-ordered with Gear VR. I pre-ordered, but was told the VR promotion wasn't available.
Waiting for the Note 7 to arrive which never did because…
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Im more curious at this point than excited, curious to see if I will like the aspect ratio or not.
If I like it then I will swap for a exynos device which will hopefully be BL unlocked and have root, twrp etc.
Hard to get excited about a model (snapdragon) that will see never see any of that more than likely.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Though I have pre ordered the S8+ I am not excited about it? Generally when a new mobile is due I get like a school kid at Christmas and count the hours and days away. The Note 7 drove me crazy and when it arrived it was MORE than I could ever wish for, simply a superb mobile and I have been buying them since 1989 when they where bricks! (I wrote Bricks!)
I have read what few Youtube reviews there are and the S8 is just not giving me that buzz you know the feeling that's why you are on this forum.
Am I the only one feeling this way?
'Maybe' its after owning the Note 7, no mobile has come even close to it for me? Maybe its just the evolution of the S brand more than the revolution that made that Note 7 stand out? Since the Note 7 I have owned 3 mobiles and they have all been just tools non of them has given me pride of ownership, non of them have got that wow factor.
I promised myself I would NOT purchase the S8+ and wait for the Note 8. I am so weak.....Is there another shrink in the house? Heeeeelp. :crying:
Hope you all enjoy a great Easter. :good:
Ryland
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This is why i still have my Note7 thru Sprint
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Since I have being using iPhones for 6 years, Im soooo HYPE for S8+!
My s8 plus and my wifes s8 will be here tomorrow. I have rooted since the Q... so while i have played with the s8 and think its a great phone i ha e concerns i will return it for lack of root. I have the note 5 right now because of root. I will keep my note 5 just in case i cant handle not having root. Not overly excited though because of lack of root
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