I suggest we can put Galaxy SII articles, reviews and etc. in this topic.
I'll go first.
Preview from Mobile-review.com - Part 1, Part 2 (in English)
Preview from Gagadget.com - (in Russian) (Google translated to English) (GSMarena.com comment on the preview in English )
Hands-On from Androidcommunity.com - (1) (2) (in English)
Preview from Mobiset.ru - (in Russian) (Google translated to English)
Something (known as a review) from Brighthand.com - (in English)
Preview from Mobil.cz - (in Czech) (Google transtaled in English)
Preview from amobil.no - (in Norwegian) (Google translated in English)
Samsung Galaxy S II vs LG Optimus 2X: Head to head from GSMArena.com - (in English)
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II preview: Second encounter form GSMArena.com - (in English)
Samsung Galaxy S II Preview from PhoneArena.com - (in English)
Preview from hi-tech.mail.ru - (in Russian) (Google translated in English)
Review from Electricpig.co.uk - (in English)
Review from Mattsgreen.com - (in English)
"The screen reads, and this is his big plus, the matrix of this size so well in the sun do not behave."???
edit:
english version now too -> http://goo.gl/OMv0G
"Under direct sunlight the screen is readable and it is a huge advantage, usually matrices this big cannot offer you that."
There's no english version yet, but google is our friend:
http://translate.google.com/transla...e-review.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s2-2.shtml
Mobile-Review have now released Part Two.
EDITED:
Just noted member tintol ~ his link above refers to the same.
tintol said:
There's no english version yet, but google is our friend:
http://translate.google.com/transla...e-review.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s2-2.shtml
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The videos made me worry alot!, the phone is lagy and there's moment the phone freeze for a seconds!, too much like the last video in the 2nd part, just like 1st Galaxy.
I'm afraid if the bootloader is locked, that's will be the deal-breaker for me and i'm going to cancel my preorder.
any clarification.
Yup, the device is a prototype and not the final product therefore shouldnt be taken serious.
Even during the showcase in MWC the phone was laggy, but the devs need some challenges...
The SGS ii will probably be another unpolished diamond, like SGS.
I don't believe Samsung would do the mistake of locking the bootloader after the SGS success. They read XDA and they know what people think about Motorola.
As long as it's as hackable as the original SGS, I'll buy it.
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The SGS ii will probably be another unpolished diamond, like SGS.
I don't believe Samsung would do the mistake of locking the bootloader after the SGS success. They read XDA and they know what people think about Motorola.
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Another unlolished diamond? Honestly, I think that the companies are alall stepping their game up and bringing more to the table.
With more emphasis on mobile computing, these companies know that they need to be better and faster at lreleasing new stuff. The Galaxy S 2 will be their flagship for a while anand if it goes to multiple carriers like tgr first, it will be great.
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I agree with you, but when I said "another unpolished" I was refering to the SGS.
It was a great phone on arrival and it became even better after the devs/Samsung optimized everything.
That's why I'm not worried with the lag we see on SGS ii. It's not a market version and even if the market version is not polished, we're here to do it.
It would be great if the international version was adopted by at&t, creating a giant SGS ii community.
Now that Apple is moving its production from Samsung maybe their lag between announcement and market is reduced.
I don't think any of us here should be worried or concerned about lag on the SGS2.
Unlike the SGS which had the RFS as a filesystem, the SGS2 will not be adopting this.
At least that is what I have been informed.
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I don't think any of us here should be worried or concerned about lag on the SGS2.
Unlike the SGS which had the RFS as a filesystem, the SGS2 will not be adopting this.
At least that is what I have been informed.
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i really hope your sources are right, samsung needs to improve all of their mistakes on the sgs 2, no rfs, a working gps, less plasticky case for the phone etc
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i really hope your sources are right, samsung needs to improve all of their mistakes on the sgs 2, no rfs, a working gps, less plasticky case for the phone etc
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Lol have you seen the backing? I know these arevall prototype builds so we shouldn't assume this isvlike the final build, but the back plastic was thinner and more flimsy than the back of the Atrix.
Now im sure the final product wont be like this, and they could have had that model for easy access to the battery and whatnot, but you never know.
Plastic is good -- better heat dissipation and less damage when your phone falls.
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Lol have you seen the backing? I know these arevall prototype builds so we shouldn't assume this isvlike the final build, but the back plastic was thinner and more flimsy than the back of the Atrix.
Now im sure the final product wont be like this, and they could have had that model for easy access to the battery and whatnot, but you never know.
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the battery cover looks like the wind can break it in two , im hoping they use the battery cover like the one on the infuse 4g
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I agree; I always defend the Captivate's build; the plastic is somewhat flimsly but tthat allows it to take more drops due to it absorbing shocks and being lighter overall.
I've dropped mine from various heights many times and the screen is flawless; still works perfectly.
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I've added to the first post both english parts of the preview from Mobile-review.com.
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Better reception too.
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I can't find any information on whether the sgs II has rubberized plastic or just matte plastic. Anyone know?
Matte plastic,and the protos still feature RFS file system.
that's why,as currently no one is 100% sure of the bootloader,many preorders are being suspended,like mine.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNUd1ZoYbzc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FxJb99E7Fhk
If only I could understand a word he speaks
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Is that stock note? Filled with bloatware and useless stuff that makes it so slow?
note for the win
I was really considering the One X before i watch this video (even though I don't have a clue what he is saying ) but after seeing this it's like there is a HUGE difference in screen size!!
I was thinking 0.6 wouldn't be that much to lose but it seems it is, damn you Note
Yeah I thought exactly the same but screen size on ONE X seems a lot smaller and I think we are all doomed to wait for Galaxy Note II or so!!!
I still say this phone is going to have major battery complaints.
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I still say this phone is going to have major battery complaints.
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That's what i said in the video ;-)
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That's what i said in the video ;-)
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Can you do the vid in english? Thank you.
My Note does everything I want to do, so I'm sticking with it. I buy for usabilty rather than specifications. I'd not be happy ●downgrading● to a smaller screen. Lol.
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Galaxy note i think still the best phone out there , it needs a beast to beat that phone
Galaxy note rocks for its supreme display
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I'm going to get One X when it is on sale in the UK and sell my Note. As much as I enjoy using the Note the last 5 months and still think the Note's screen and expendable memory is great benefit compared to the One X. I'm mainly changing for the 4.0 software shipped with HTC. Had Samsung kept their promise of ICS update by end of April, I'd be happy with keep on using Note, but I'm starting to get sick with general slowness of Gingerbread.
The pic alone should be sufficient to see how this comparison does not make any sense as all the others comparing the Note with "the rest"...
The Note is THE SOLE AND ONLY ACTUALLY USABLE SMARTPHONE TODAY, the One X is just one of the other countless, useless stupidphones I am no more interested in.
Most concerning part of htc one x is battery.
Does 1800 mAh battery will enough for 4.7inch device?
Note have 2500 mAh
One more thing i suspect is GPS, note have dual support gps + glonass, n thats y mote having marvelous gps fix, hardly i do have read complain about this, i think one x don't have glonass.
No memory card slot also annoying part for one x.
Some positive thing is powerful processor, n preinstalled ICS for htc x.
Overall i do stick with note only, if i explain just one reason, can't compromise screen size anymore.
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He basically put down some specs and display comparison. He has that the one x, has that outsticking camera is a minus for the phone since it more likely gonna scratch. He also said that the screen viewing angle is almost edge on edge but NOTE is slightly better. Both are fast phones. Also his conclusion is the HTC one x is a great phone smaller better pocketable but the Note is still the slightly better all around phone. But the size can be a issue with some. And I didn't translate it word for word just a short version.
Samsung Note
Ketan words made me remember some wise words:
Someone said: "Size don't matter".
Well, either this person had a small penis or didn't had a galaxy note.
I'm going to ask my Austrian friend to watch and translate the video.
dante501 said:
He basically put down some specs and display comparison. He has that the one x, has that outsticking camera is a minus for the phone since it more likely gonna scratch. He also said that the screen viewing angle is almost edge on edge but NOTE is slightly better. Both are fast phones. Also his conclusion is the HTC one x is a great phone smaller better pocketable but the Note is still the slightly better all around phone. But the size can be a issue with some. And I didn't translate it word for word just a short version.
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Yeah, that's almost right - sorry, i do not own the phone, that was a hands-on with pre-series and i cannot make another english version.
Big update in the first post
i put some other comparison pics in the first post, also another video (but that one is more focused on the one x, only a short note comparison)
Have fun and the german here might follow www.allaboutsamsung.de on facebook.com/allaboutsamsung or twitter.com/allaboutsamsung
http://thenextweb.com/mobile/2012/0...axy-on-may-3-in-london-galaxy-s-iii-incoming/
This is the one..
Praise the Lord...
Hallelujah..
The messiah is arriving..
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This is the one..
Praise the Lord...
Hallelujah..
The messiah is arriving..
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hahaha, can't wait
They didn't mentioned anything like SGS3. Don't be surprised if it is named something like "The New Galaxy" lol.
Please don't make it 4.65" screen. Its too big!!!
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who's getting on the train
I would like to see 4,3 inch screen.. ;p
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A Resolution with 1280x720 with 4" is not necessary or? So i think it would be a 4,5" or above smartphone, it looks very funny at the ear . A 4" screen with the display of the sgs2 would be nice.
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A Resolution with 1280x720 with 4" is not necessary or? So i think it would be a 4,5" or above smartphone, it looks very funny at the ear . A 4" screen with the display of the sgs2 would be nice.
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wouldn't mind a 5.3" but that's reserved for the note
Hmmm they say "come meet the new galaxy" is this the sgsIII or the new nexus either or I can't wait to get my hands on one... 4.6" is a lil excessive but as we can tell by the note here comes the year of the phablet.. even so I say bring it on!!!!
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I hope Samsung will release also some info about support of Android versions for this model.
Many people are mad with them for SGS(+) and Ice Cream Sandwich
I don't really care what size the screen is or how many gigaflops it's millions of cores can produce, just don't make it look like crap or make it out of something that creaks if you even glance at it.
Truth is that I will not replace my i9000 to S3 until S3 will be made differently I mean like steel all around (including screen frame) with carbon fiber battery cover, if it is going to be better - it should be better in every single way not just specs. I use my i9000 like an egg and it already have scratches on frame close to usb input and back cover because of my nail. No scratches on screen but i have tiny little dot on glass i do not know how it got there. Samsung was going with galaxy series very well - time to make a quad core tank with lifetime usage possibilities.
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and what i want is to charge it up while using HDMI or OTG with USB-hub or dock station, with NTFS 64GB microsd for files bigger than 4GB
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I don't really care what size the screen is or how many gigaflops it's millions of cores can produce, just don't make it look like crap or make it out of something that creaks if you even glance at it.
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So your main criterion for choosing a phone is how it looks?
I've been waiting for this... Will it be the one for real?
surely will have great spec, but just wondering if it's worth its size??? not sure if will replace my SGS (one) or simply buy a tablet to meet my need for internet browsing while on the move... and hope the battery will last for 24hrs of normal usage (two emails/calendars sync on, various apps, internet etc) without looking for power outlet mid-day. My SGS hardly last for one day on one charging...
You could fit a 4.6" screen on a phone around the size of the i9000 if you ditched hard keys and had the screen almost edge-to-edge. I won't buy a phone you need to wear on your belt.e
What's the story with new phones coming in at 4.6"+ displays?
I would think the original galaxy S at 4'' was superb fit for pocket and portability. Increase that to 320ppi with a superamoled HD display and voila we have new SGSIII.
I can't see why they going for such big displays. I even have the 4.3"" HD2 and that's the max I would see for a phone.
There will be disappointment and exhilaration with this release. Either way I am buying this regardless....
EDIT: I am hoping for Wolfson DAC in the audio output. It must have this dac..
See you all in the SGS3 forums on XDA
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So your main criterion for choosing a phone is how it looks?
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Not at all, we all know this thing is going to be a beast of a phone, so I have no worries about it's performance, but I want something that doesn't look like it was designed by an art student trying to be "edgy"
But it is getting to the point now where they will all be more powerful than any of us realistically need for the near future, so the look (OLED vs TFT is becoming more of a non-issue) is the only real thing that's going to differentiate them. I don't like the HTC aesthetic, it's just boring to me, Sony have gone all bling again and others like Motorola just seem to design their phones for corporate boardrooms.
Samsung just seem stuck trying to refine the "not iPhone" shape of the SGS 1 in Europe, and it's getting a little boring, time for something new. And it will probably save them a few quid if Apple can't keep suing them because of a physical home button.
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What's the story with new phones coming in at 4.6"+ displays?
I would think the original galaxy S at 4'' was superb fit for pocket and portability. Increase that to 320ppi with a superamoled HD display and voila we have new SGSIII.
I can't see why they going for such big displays. I even have the 4.3"" HD2 and that's the max I would see for a phone.
There will be disappointment and exhilaration with this release. Either way I am buying this regardless....
EDIT: I am hoping for Wolfson DAC in the audio output. It must have this dac..
See you all in the SGS3 forums on XDA
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i want my voodoo sound too!
video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzMUmoau778&feature=youtube_gdata_player
This is official. Samsung has left an removal of the engadget article of this phone.
Specs:
quadcore cpu clocked at 1.4gHz
1280x720 amoled plus screen (320 dpi)
16gb internal memory
nfc combatable
2050mAh battery
8mpx camera
mayby microsim
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This indeed looks like a real leak....
interesting!
it is not Galaxy S3: https://twitter.com/#!/BoskiByczyByk/status/193351416037912579
also same pics (way better quality) and MORE of them + video here: http://samsung-updates.com/1727-samsung-galaxy-s3-on-carrier-tests-in-vietnam-videopics/
IWillExplain said:
it is not Galaxy S3: https://twitter.com/#!/BoskiByczyByk/status/193351416037912579
also same pics (way better quality) and MORE of them + video here: http://samsung-updates.com/1727-samsung-galaxy-s3-on-carrier-tests-in-vietnam-videopics/
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but why then did samsung request the removal of endagadget article?
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engadget article is still on
and no company will tolerate any lekas about any devices
anyways this is not the device that is ment to be 'next galaxy'
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This indeed looks like a real leak....
interesting!
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i have seen samsung galaxy s3 in youtube video but the phone doesn't look silm as it was first caught on the first image leak
Guys, afaik this isnt the galaxy s3, I think its the samsung galaxy m. I dont think samsung would bring out a updated galaxy s2 with 2 additional cores and a higher resolution display and name it galaxy s 3.
Nope guys, Mali 400 is nowadays not really modern. If this would be the galaxy s 3 I wouldnt buy this But its the galaxy M and its ok But I'm waiting for galaxy s3, so hopefully there will be some nice specs.
it was sgs3 ... in 16th December 2011
a ****load changed since not to mention the dummy case
and yes baattery was from M
https://twitter.com/#!/BoskiByczyByk/status/193418391107801089
In my opinion, it's definitly the Galaxy M.
I'm pretty sure that the new Galaxy S III is the GT-I9500.
Whatever it is, its ugly as hell.
Sure hope this really isn't the s3.
Hoping for something kind of like the gnexus with all the bells and whistles the gn is missing (more mpx, sd card, removable battery, none pentile samoled, etc)
Anyway, i was happier to see the blaze coming out. Proper updated phone within the 4'' range instead this latest trend of huge slabs of plastic, even if it isn't winning any beauty contest...
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Looks pretty ****, not like a flagship phone. I don't think this is the SGS3 at all.
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Looks pretty ****, not like a flagship phone. I don't think this is the SGS3 at all.
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it's a 100% fake...
wow i'll buy it when come in italy!!!
Lots and lots of fake leaks been around s3 a long time now.. i think i just wait for official release notes and when its released i read what it got and probably buy it
I mean the thing is that new phones got quite a lot of power to do anything but the real question is how is battery life and how big screen you like.
So far the galaxy S been faithful phone with oc and very damn nice roms so i could get more from it than i imagined. As long as s3 got great battery life and all other things way better than other phones i really am going to buy it
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Lots and lots of fake leaks been around s3 a long time now.. i think i just wait for official release notes and when its released i read what it got and probably buy it
I mean the thing is that new phones got quite a lot of power to do anything but the real question is how is battery life and how big screen you like.
So far the galaxy S been faithful phone with oc and very damn nice roms so i could get more from it than i imagined. As long as s3 got great battery life and all other things way better than other phones i really am going to buy it
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Same here.. couldn't have said it better
i9300 is very hot
hell yah it does ^
if it looks like this i'd sell both my phones for it.
CaliCal said:
hell yah it does ^
if it looks like this i'd sell both my phones for it.
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though its a rendering , it looks smoking hot
CaliCal said:
hell yah it does ^
if it looks like this i'd sell both my phones for it.
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If this is the real deal (or a rendering of it), I just wish it had buttons that are in a dedicated area below the main part of the screen like the HTC One X.
http://www.mediafire.com/?yr4h4z8bpt8ba8w
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http://www.mediafire.com/?93wjbiqh9l6so2u
http://www.mediafire.com/?1ajyjuw6b4pjbsv
here we go again with this nonsense leaks of iphone 5 and concepts which never happens,
So your saying that the GS2 and GS3 aren't well designed and good looking? I think the GS3 is a very good looking and well designed, the ergonomics are great it really feels comfortable to hold and use, which is agreat achievement consodering the screen size.
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If stylish is looking the same pretty much every new release. I thought the new iPhone 5 might be something special. Yawn... If that's it, then silly me.
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for me Sony has the best design.iphone looks ugly IMHO
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for me Sony has the best design.iphone looks ugly IMHO
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I agree they've come out with some beautiful phones recently. I'm also impressed with their dev support.
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http://www.mediafire.com/?yr4h4z8bpt8ba8w
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here are the pictures
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EDIT: Also, look at picture 3 and this, and tell me if it's not the same phone.
VERDICT: OP is an idiot. It's a modded 4S
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So your saying that the GS2 and GS3 aren't well designed and good looking? I think the GS3 is a very good looking and well designed, the ergonomics are great it really feels comfortable to hold and use, which is agreat achievement consodering the screen size.
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Event tough I hate everyting with that company, I have to say "Wow"...That a beauty there...Don't get me wrong I loved my SGS2 and now SGS3...I can never picture myself using an iOS device...but That leak is simply incredibly well design and a pure beauty....
Now I want Samsung to dare and come up with something different with Galaxy s 4..They do have an entire year for that....Because I'm not gonna buy any other plasticky isht...
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You're stupid. That's a 4/4S modded black.
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How are you so sure?...You are being arrogant and insulting me, but you're just asserting...
here are the obvious difference:
-larger speakers
-a headphone socket at the bottom,
-and that now-famous smaller dock connector.
Omg. That is but ugly. I would not have bought an S3 if it looked like that. To me the S3 is pure beauty. Compared it to the One X in the shop today and IMHO it **** all over it. I also own a 4S and it looks so 2 years ago.
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How are you so sure?...You are being arrogant and insulting me, but you're just asserting...
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Look at the button layout. It's exactly the same as the 4S. Hold button followed by 2 circles.
Look at the screen size, exactly the same as 4S, even I don't think they'd go miniature again when most phones at +/- 4.2"
Earpiece - exactly the same
Camera & LED flash - exactly the same position
Fruit logo and phone info on back - exactly the same position (if you've ever used an iphone)
The rear glass (and front glass if you're feeling brave) can be changed relatively easily, many friends have done it with different colours etc - this is just another different back for the phone.
Should I go on....
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-larger speakers
-a headphone socket at the bottom,
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Anyone with some basic electronics knowledge can replace parts, which if not made by a very dedicated person, could probably be readily available from shady 3rd party retailers.
sxi200 said:
Omg. That is but ugly. I would not have bought an S3 if it looked like that. To me the S3 is pure beauty. Compared it to the One X in the shop today and IMHO it **** all over it. I also own a 4S and it looks so 2 years ago.
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I an't saying it should look like that...just that Samsung has to dare with their design....
Do you see the Black matte finish...a treat!!!
[/QUOTE]Anyone with some basic electronics knowledge can replace parts, which if not made by a very dedicated person, could probably be readily available from shady 3rd party retailers.[/QUOTE]
Let's just agree that you don't get the point...
Me, not like you, I'am so affirmative...But if it happens to be the real design, it will be extraordinary well made..That's it.
They were able to design something refreshning with 75% of the old design...
That what is called ' le touché'
armanderli said:
Let's just agree that you don't get the point...
Me, not like you, I'am so affirmative...But if it happens to be the real design, it will be extraordinary well made..That's it.
They were able to design something refreshning with 75% of the old design...
That what is called ' le touché'
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If you look at the history of fruit phones, they change the designed every 2 phones (ignore 2G)..
Trust me... This time, I'm right. If it's not a modded 4S (Which it most likely is), then it's some Chinese knock-off.
If that's you called new iphone5, I say is ****. Same old designed just like its UI. No thank you.
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If u search iphone5 on flick and look at recent update u'll find the truth...
bortak said:
If you look at the history of fruit phones, they change the designed every 2 phones (ignore 2G)..
Trust me... This time, I'm right. If it's not a modded 4S (Which it most likely is), then it's some Chinese knock-off.
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That's not a 4s you dip****. You just came off as the most arrogant douch on this site, and to top it off you're wrong.
Dear everyone,
Why u so dumb?
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/06/13/leaked_photos_of_possible_assembled_next_gen_iphone_emerge___rumor.html
A set of rendered photos depict a what fully-assembled version of Apple's 2012 iPhone may look like, based on previously leaked components [updated].
The renders, which were published by Chinese site iPhone中文网 (Google Translation, via MacOtakara), are based on rumors that have suggested the next iPhone will have a smaller dock, larger speakers and a metal back. While the original report was duped by the pictures, they originally stem from a Flickr user, who explained they were modeled in Rhinoceros 3D and are an authentic looking forgery.
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Love,
Anthropolyte
Closed, this is both off topic to the SGS3, it's also flamebait bait and the rumor mill working overtime.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
veyka said:
Closed, this is both off topic to the SGS3, it's also flamebait bait and the rumor mill working overtime.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
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Dang you beat me!
Hi everyone,
I am in the opportunity to swap my S4 with a Note 3, but the person claims this Note 3 is from Korea.
I am wondering if it's fake or not.
Screenshot he sent me : https://app.box.com/s/enjy529pg077nemwyc5j
It looks real, but I never heared about a Korean version (however Samsung is Korean, so it could very well be a normal version)
Can you guys tell if this is the real deal ?
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Hi everyone,
I am in the opportunity to swap my S4 with a Note 3, but the person claims this Note 3 is from Korea.
I am wondering if it's fake or not.
Screenshot he sent me : https://app.box.com/s/enjy529pg077nemwyc5j
It looks real, but I never heared about a Korean version (however Samsung is Korean, so it could very well be a normal version)
Can you guys tell if this is the real deal ?
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Why would he want to swap (no offense) it unless something extra is in for him? It's like going from a super top of the range car to a phone that was top of the range 12 months ago...
Surely in Korea he (in a gadget filled world) be able to supply a picture of his phone in action, e.g. with him holding it and with a piece of paper with his email address and yours written on?
tell him to post the pic of benchmark of the phone took from camera from diffrent angle ..not screen shot
emyllis said:
Why would he want to swap (no offense) it unless something extra is in for him? It's like going from a super top of the range car to a phone that was top of the range 12 months ago...
Surely in Korea he (in a gadget filled world) be able to supply a picture of his phone in action, e.g. with him holding it and with a piece of paper with his email address and yours written on?
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Sometimes people buy something and regret it within a few days.
And then they are looking for something simular, but smaller in size.
I have swapped phones many times and always had a very good deal out of it.
However one should always be very aware of fake (Chinese clones) phones.
And since the Chinese are getting better and better in cloning, it's sometimes really hard to see the difference.
I believe I have found the answer in the meantime myself : http://www.needrom.com/mobile/hdc-gt-n9000/
It's indeed a fake.....HDC GT-N9000 with a MTK6589 chipset
Let this post be a lesson to anyone who will get in the same position
Thats fake. The color is off and the battery percentage is a bit smaller than the original.
Also, I would want to see how cpu Z would read the specs of the device, and how it is going to perform under benchmarks.
speedme said:
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I believe I have found the answer in the meantime myself : http://www.needrom.com/mobile/hdc-gt-n9000/
It's indeed a fake.....HDC GT-N9000 with a MTK6589 chipset
Let this post be a lesson to anyone who will get in the same position
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The other hint should have been the size of the screenshot provided - the clones are not (yet) 1920x1080.
Also, the Samsung dialer codes don't work on the clones. That's a sure way to tell.
In the Play Store an app can be downloaded, called "Genuine Galaxy S4/Note3"
Download ; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hotdog.truth
Can be very usefull as well
It is unbelieveable that how they are coppying this phones !
akdenizx said:
It is unbelieveable that how they are coppying this phones !
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Yup, Anything can be cloned to look the part, heck even the software clone itself is close enough until closer inspection. - Golden rule I guess in buying a second hand model.
Make sure you give it a really good test run, test the apps, have a look at the battery and insides to make sure that it says SAMSUNG (A few have SUMSANG believe it or not!) - As mentioned elsewhere, a genuine seller will have no objections to you looking over it. Oh and never ever buy blind - if you ain't seen it or felt it in your hand, it ain't worth the risk of a scam.
And real samsung Note3 is start with SM-N code not GT-N9000 like shown in your system info screenshot...
speedme said:
Hi everyone,
I am in the opportunity to swap my S4 with a Note 3, but the person claims this Note 3 is from Korea.
I am wondering if it's fake or not.
Screenshot he sent me : https://app.box.com/s/enjy529pg077nemwyc5j
It looks real, but I never heared about a Korean version (however Samsung is Korean, so it could very well be a normal version)
Can you guys tell if this is the real deal ?
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Device is Fake brother! the resolution of the picture should be 1920*1080 but the resolution is 720*1280 so this thing is fake!!
Hit Thanks if I helped! please
NoteboyTech said:
Device is Fake brother! the resolution of the picture should be 1920*1080 but the resolution is 720*1280 so this thing is fake!!
Hit Thanks if I helped! please
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Thanks for your reply Bro, but I already figured out myself that it's fake.
But for others who get in the same situation and want to know how to recognize a fake Note 3, maybe this post is very helpfull.
speedme said:
Thanks for your reply Bro, but I already figured out myself that it's fake.
But for others who get in the same situation and want to know how to recognize a fake Note 3, maybe this post is very helpfull.
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Also the HDC clones don't have the Samsung logo on the front.
Hdc Note 3:
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Samsung Note 3:
appelflap said:
Also the HDC clones don't have the Samsung logo on the front.
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The one with the Samsung logo isn't the official Note 3 either. Could be a prerelease or whatever, but that is not what it should look like.
Update: when taking a closer look, I actually think it is the first of the Note series. All proportions, the speaker mesh and sensors seems to match that look.
Ya haha the top sensors are wrong, the bottoms too wide and button is too rectangular
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He's also holding what looks like a pen from the note 2...
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Ahhh, It's always fun to see what can be done for <$200 these days.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iD8hcwzW1c
It's supposed to be as fast as the HTC One X according to one benchmark.
I think it's neat.
there is only one way to do the things right and have peace of mind, get your phones from carriers or authorized dealers, always the real thing, an always covered by warranty, in irder to save money, many get their phones anywhere, literally on the streets sometimes, but, at what cost later?, I have seen many post like, my home button is loose, have a smear on screen, the colors are horrible, the powee button doesnt work, the screen has a gap, etc, etc, all those problems get solved by warranty, that is why you pay the full price, peace of mind
emyllis said:
Why would he want to swap (no offense) it unless something extra is in for him? It's like going from a super top of the range car to a phone that was top of the range 12 months ago...
Surely in Korea he (in a gadget filled world) be able to supply a picture of his phone in action, e.g. with him holding it and with a piece of paper with his email address and yours written on?
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Lol phone of the year 12 months ago, really one of the worst upgrades ever. I just couldn't help myself had to comment,