According to several news sources today, in response to questions regarding LTE compatibility, T-Mobile has stated that their GS3 uses an MSM8260 SOC rather than the MSM8960 everyone else is getting. For all intents and purposes, the MSM8260 is a Snapdragon S3. This is contrary to the A15-derived Snapdragon S4s (MSM8960) in all other US GS3 handsets.
If what I wrote above is true, then the T-Mo version of the GS3 is a gimped device - more like a refreshed and slightly larger GS2 with an HD AMOLED screen.
Since I'm a newb with less than 10 posts, I can't provide external links to my sources. However, Google "tmobile GS3 LTE MSM8260" and you'll see the CNET article I'm referring to.
I did read they decided not to use LTE on the GS3, I haven't heard anything about a diff processor though. This is CNET, not the most reliable source...
It does seem unlikely to use different SoC with the early hackers indicating that AT&T and T-Mobile are ROM-compatible, but I guess somebody will have to step in with some real proof.
I really hope I'm wrong with my previous assumption.
I forgot to ask, but could anyone with a T-MO GS3 post a screen shot of your processor specifications using a diagnostic application? I'm really curious to know whether or not the T-Mo handset is using an S3 or S4 SOC.
If it's an MSM8260 (S3), then I'll stick with the GS2 for now.
on android system info the board is listed as MSM8960. This info is taken directly from the phone itself. Also, Samsung and T-Mobile contradicted themselves in the article. T-Mobile spokesmen have been wrong before.
One last thing....believe only some of what you, see and none of what you hear.....
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can't post a screenshot yet, but mine says ARMv7 Processor rev 0 (v71) Dual-Core
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on android system info the board is listed as MSM8960. This info is taken directly from the phone itself. Also, Samsung and T-Mobile contradicted themselves in the article. T-Mobile spokesmen have been wrong before.
One last thing....believe only some of what you, see and none of what you hear.....
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Thanks for the reply. I'm happy to know that I've been proven wrong in this matter.
It didn't make a whole lot of sense to me when I read that article - afterall, why would T-Mobile insist on using the SGSII SOC instead of the newer Krait SOC again in their flagship phone?
Edit: Just saw your screen shot. Thank you again.
pheewwww, you guys are giving me a heart-attack with all these "bad" news today.
Lol I heard it was a different soc model number vs the lte version but the cpu and gpu are the same. No scorpion core.
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pheewwww, you guys are giving me a heart-attack with all these "bad" news today.
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Sorry about that. We were discussing the matter of LTE on the T-Mo forums when I noticed that the CNET article stated the SOC in use was an MSM8260. Thanks to this forum, that misinformation was quickly corrected.
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What app is this?
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Stop, my heart couldn't take the pain. I didn't want to come over here and ask that question.
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What app is this?
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Android System Info from the Market
http://doandroidsdreamofelectricsheep.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/android-system-info/
You're welcome.
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It could only be two possible SoCs, MSM8260A (Krait w/ Adreno 225, but no LTE), or MSM8960 (Krait w/ Adreno 225 and LTE).
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It could only be two possible SoCs, MSM8260A (Krait w/ Adreno 225, but no LTE), or MSM8960 (Krait w/ Adreno 225 and LTE).
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Good thing its the latter this phone is LTE enabled for when T-Mobile launches their own LTE network
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Good thing its the latter this phone is LTE enabled for when T-Mobile launches their own LTE network
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http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57460125-94/t-mobiles-pricier-samsung-galaxy-s3-will-not-get-lte/
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Right between the epic and epic touch is the epic 2 with model number don't remember seeing this b4. This is a photo of my contact transfer machine at work btw.
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le gasp! never seen the name attached to a model number before.
nice find.
There is another thread that has. Picture. Its the system that sprint uses. I don't remeber what the machine is. Called
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The Cellibrite. Rumor puts that phone as a prepaid.
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Leaked specs are the 1.2 processor from our phone with a qHD resolution 540x950 not sure bout the camera
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Meh nothing to talk about
Yeah they're messing up the potential by rereleasing the same phone higher clocked LOL
I hope its just a within with 720p screen and keyboard
One can dream
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I hope I am right but the Epic series might be keyboard sprint galaxies and Epic Touch series is non-keyboard. They may be making it 2 and not 3 because they plan on making two separate versions of the galaxy s 3. The Epic Touch 2 and Epic 2.
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I hope I am right but the Epic series might be keyboard sprint galaxies and Epic Touch series is non-keyboard. They may be making it 2 and not 3 because they plan on making two separate versions of the galaxy s 3. The Epic Touch 2 and Epic 2.
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Or they may alternate kb version to touch version. Either way I hope the next high end slider is due.
I've a feeling that the original "epic ii", which we'd all heard about, was scrapped due to the wimax. Iffin this was the case... with lte around the corner, don't be surprised if they delayed and remade the radio lte. Afterall, it was announced no more wimax phones.
Which leads to my question. Who here would upgrade there phone if its just the camera upgrade, a small processor upgrade(not even dual core), an nfc chip, and now lte capable?
Id honestly consider it.
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I've a feeling that the original "epic ii", which we'd all heard about, was scrapped due to the wimax. Iffin this was the case... with lte around the corner, don't be surprised if they delayed and remade the radio lte. Afterall, it was announced no more wimax phones.
Which leads to my question. Who here would upgrade there phone if its just the camera upgrade, a small processor upgrade(not even dual core), an nfc chip, and now lte capable?
Id honestly consider it.
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Needs to be dual core and have some form of 4g, preferably Lte, single core is from a consumer standpoint "out of date" any single core phone is way less likely to get updates as well.
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I've a feeling that the original "epic ii", which we'd all heard about, was scrapped due to the wimax. Iffin this was the case... with lte around the corner, don't be surprised if they delayed and remade the radio lte. Afterall, it was announced no more wimax phones.
Which leads to my question. Who here would upgrade there phone if its just the camera upgrade, a small processor upgrade(not even dual core), an nfc chip, and now lte capable?
Id honestly consider it.
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That's not worthy of wasting an upgrade. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one here who's in a wimax blanket. Thered be absolutely no reason to go from an epic to epic 2 if those are the specs. Maybe coming from the evo or evo SHIFT then yeah but in order for something to make this phone feel like a PoS needing an upgrade, the specs would have to be AT THE VERY LEAST different hardware, not the same **** just more polished.
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It's Official: Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S III on May 3rd in London...
here is the article on Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/samsung-will-unveil-the-next-galaxy-phone-may-3rd-in-london/
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RUMORED SPECS
4.7″ Super AMOLED HD Plus display (720p)
Quad-Core Exynos 4412 processor with ARM Mali-400 GPU
12-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera
Ceramic casing
4G LTE support
1GB of RAM
1750mAh Battery
32GB of Internal Storage
8mm Thin
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Cool stuff. Hopefully solid CM9 build updates for the epic touch can help me fight the upgrade bug. Haha
Looks like it will be a nice phone though.
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It's Official: Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy S III on May 3rd in London...
here is the article on Engadget
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/16/samsung-will-unveil-the-next-galaxy-phone-may-3rd-in-london/
RUMORED SPECS
4.7″ Super AMOLED HD Plus display (720p)
Quad-Core Exynos 4412 processor with ARM Mali-400 GPU
12-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front-facing camera
Ceramic casing
4G LTE support
1GB of RAM
1750mAh Battery
32GB of Internal Storage
8mm Thin
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
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Make it a 5.5 inch screen and I'll be sold.
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Cool stuff. Hopefully solid CM9 build updates for the epic touch can help me fight the upgrade bug. Haha
Looks like it will be a nice phone though.
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Yea I am still waiting for a solid ICS daily driver - went back to Calk's 3.0 waiting for a RC of CM9
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Make it a 5.5 inch screen and I'll be sold.
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It's already out... it's called the note...
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It's already out... it's called the note...
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This would be a beefed up note. Especially with an lte exynos.
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This would be a beefed up note. Especially with an lte exynos.
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I'm really hoping sprint gets the quad core exynos and not some watered down dual core like the EvoLte
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I'm really hoping sprint gets the quad core exynos and not some watered down dual core like the EvoLte
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I've read in multiple places they're quad core would be lte compatible.
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I've read in multiple places they're quad core would be lte compatible.
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the LTE part is great even though we probably wont have a fully rolled out LTE network till 2014 but the Quad core would definitely help with the over all smoothness of the OS and insure an upgrade to the Jelly Bean or what ever the next OS will be.
I want the note, but if not, Im 50/50 between the E1 and the SG3. Probably will have to see them both in person to make a decision. Baby mama is switching to sprint and wants my ET4G, time for an upgrade for Phatmanxxl!
Doesn't the battery seem a bit too small? I'm sure they have a larger one. Either way, can't wait until we find out all the exact details, exciting lol.
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Samsung Galaxy SIII = Tech boner!
Which means by the time we get it on sprint gs4 will roll around.
I guess the reason we get phones after the other carriers is $$$ related.
Sprint probably pays less per unit after the phone has been out for a bit.
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cant wait...
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Which means by the time we get it on sprint gs4 will roll around.
I guess the reason we get phones after the other carriers is $$$ related.
Sprint probably pays less per unit after the phone has been out for a bit.
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What are you talking about Sprint was the first to come out with a GSII and then T-mobile and AT&T come out with there's a week or 2 later at the time only the International edition was available
All the hyped units like the nexus or the note come later. Sprints cash is going toward network vision first. Phone models second. Verixon & ATT have cash to throw around sprint doesn't.
I'll venture as far to say the new nexus will be announced shortly after we get sgs3.
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All the hyped units like the nexus or the note come later. Sprints cash is going toward network vision first. Phone models second. Verixon & ATT have cash to throw around sprint doesn't.
I'll venture as far to say the new nexus will be announced shortly after we get sgs3.
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Yea but Sprint still hasn't rolled out LTE the main reason we don't have the Nexus and the Note was first released internationally then AT&T picked it up from Samsung and were still not sure if Sprint is getting the Note and if so im sure it will get LTE maybe that's why they are taking their time
the nexus devices coincide with the release of a new version of android. we won't see another nexus for at least another 6-12 months. i mean phones are JUST getting ICS.
Still gonna take them 6 months after the gsm version to get this on sprint.
Maybe Christmas 2012?
so leave sprint! i'm considering getting the intl sgs3, hopping on at&t and calling it a day. i'd really like some decent 3G. i don't make many calls so i'm not that worried about calls dropping or worse quality.
Amazing new phone with in my opinion a very clean new look!
136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm
133 grams
Display: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED (1280×720) Pentile (no Plus)
Processor: Exynos 4 Quad @ 1.4Ghz for HSPA version 1GB of RAM
Rear Camera: 8MP Autofocus, Flash, Zero Lag Shutter BSI Image sensor
Front Camera: 1.9 MP HD, Flash, Zero Lag Shutter
Video: Full HD 1080p Recording and Playback
Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB
Battery: 2,100mAh battery
Features: GPS with GLONASS, 802.11n Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4, microSD expansion, LTE supported
SOME LIVE SHOTS OF GALAXY S III - Coutesy- GSMarena.com
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im assuming first.
im just somewhat skeptical about staying with samsung.
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Not impressed....
Unless the sprint version has a physical keyboard then I might jump ship to the EVO when my contract is up in Octoberish.
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Seriously? Headphone jack STILL on the top left? Do any of these designers ever play games or watch movies with headphones on in landscape? Probably the most annoying thing about my Epic is the headphone jack placement.
I don't really care for it.
It caters to me specifically and IMO I would purchase this device if it (the one in the pics) were to work with Sprint. Hopefully Sprint doesn't mess with it too much. I'm a fan
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It's aiiiiight I guess.
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Personally, I actually like it a lot. While it's not mind-blowing, the TW UX isn't too bad, and it offers a few really cool gimmicks. I know for a fact it'll have a much bigger development team for rooting and ROMs as well, so I'm most likely going to get this over the Evo 4G LTE.
Hopefully this is the last GS3 thread. I will either lock down or merge new ones.
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Hopefully this is the last GS3 thread. I will either lock down or merge new ones.
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But this one haz pictures lol
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But this one haz pictures lol
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Probably the ONLY reason this one stays...lol.
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Wow!
God dang! This is like pr0nz for Samsung fans! Giggidy!
Still don't like it if not exenyos
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Is that already a rooted kernel shown on there? LOL.
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Still don't like it if not exenyos
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My thought exactly.. no exynos not worth anything...
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My thought exactly.. no exynos not worth anything...
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Hopefully it'll have the Exynos 5 Dual-Core processor (considering there's no chance of us getting the Exynos 4 Quad-Core processor).
If it's Snapdragon S4, then I'll have just have to compare the Evo 4G LTE and the Sprint's variant of the new GS3. Both of them having features I really like. The GS3 has a bunch of interesting gimmicks & accessories, removable battery, expandable storage, and a familiar way to root the device and install awesome ROMS on it. The Evo 4G LTE, on the other hand, has a better display, more Android-like, and overall a better UI (For the most part. I like the new GS3's lockscreen lol), and much cooler hardware design with a kickass kickstand (although, I like how the rounded edges of the GS3 resembles the Galaxy Nexus and even the Epic 4G. Wish the Evo 4G LTE was more like that)
Battery life could be a deal breaker for me too, considering the Evo 4G LTE has a 2000 mAh battery and the GS3 has a 2100 mAh battery. We'll see if there's any real difference.
Is it just me or does the sgsiii look like microsofts ****ty KIN series?
Just the hardware, not the software.
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Is it just me or does the sgsiii look like microsofts ****ty KIN series?
Just the hardware, not the software.
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It's just you - I think the GSIII looks amazing.
Check anandtech for performance numbers. I'd say industry leading gpu and top tier CPU.
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Is it just me or does the sgsiii look like microsofts ****ty KIN series?
Just the hardware, not the software.
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Just navbar
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http://briefmobile.com/galaxy-note-2-confirmed-for-verizon-sch-i605
The Galaxy Note will be coming to Verizon as the SCH-I605. Verizon, US Cellular, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint should all be receiving identical versions of the device. We hear that they all have LTE + quad-core processors... perhaps due to a separate modem for the LTE. Not sure about the specific way Samsung was able to get around the Exynos' lack of an integrated LTE modem.
Be on the lookout for SCH-I605 coming to Verizon.
Soon to be mine :thumbup:
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Mine too perhaps before November starts?
Me want. Me get jk but it looks sexy as hell
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in my dream world they have the S4 pro instead of the exynos.
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in my dream world they have the S4 pro instead of the exynos.
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Exynos is better imo but to each his own.
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Exynos is better imo but to each his own.
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the s4 pro is more battery efficient since everything is integrated.
The exynos produces better audio quality
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The Verizon Galaxy Note II is rumored to 'have Verizon's logo all over it' (phonedog). According to rumors it has the logo even on the home button LOL epic Verizon fail
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The Verizon Galaxy Note II is rumored to 'have Verizon's logo all over it' (phonedog). According to rumors it has the logo even on the home button LOL epic Verizon fail
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O man i hope not because i REALLY want this phone.But leave it to verizon to royally screw something up.
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They could put a giant shlong over the back of it for all I care, I just want this 5.5" Quad core 2GB RAM BEAST w/ VZW's 4GLTE.
But if they did actually put a shlong on the back, I'd put on a cover..
As long as it comes to Verizon I am happy. I would sell my Galaxy s3 so fast to get the money for this phone. I wouldn't use my upgrade I have because I love my ulimited data!
Hope they keep the international specs like the sprint model (quad core exynos, 2GB RAM). Don't know why manufacturers have been dumbing phones down for America. They claim its LTE compatibility but then they have LTE versions in places like Germany and South Korea with great specs.
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Does anyone know if Samsung put notification LED on the Note 2?
I have seen a picture/post on one of the forums that shows the led blinking. Not at all sure exactly where I saw it.
Thanks,
Geoff
If this is for real, I'm definitely getting one on Verizon!!! Starting to think the Sgs3 screen is a bit small for my liking. Lol.
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I can't understand why everyone is freaking out for a stupid LED.
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For the 100th time:
I can't understand why everyone is freaking out for a stupid LED.
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It's not that everyone is freaking out, but everyone uses a device differently and thus some features are very useful to them and not to others. Obviously it's unimportant to you.
I have had many Android devices and ios devices. Invariably after beginning to use a new device I find a feature missing that I got used to on the old device. I am very glad to see Verizon getting the Note 2 as the SCH-i605, and since I will be paying full retail, I want to be careful it has all the essential features I want.
Thanks for the picture and clearing up the mystery.
Well TBH I never had a phone with a LED, so maybe it's one of those features that you can't understand it's importance until you try it yourself. The note II will eventually be my first phone with a LED (unless I changed my mind and got myself a Lumia 920).
Which CPU is expected to work with Verizon's LTE more efficiently?
I am going to get the Note 3 in a few days. I like its hardware, the display, size and battery. But i hate touchwiz. So i will be installing cm11 asap. For this reason, is snapdragon model better than exynos? In India i can get exynos from anywhere but s800 is available only on ebay. Please advice what should I go for? Thanks in advance
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docravi said:
I am going to get the Note 3 in a few days. I like its hardware, the display, size and battery. But i hate touchwiz. So i will be installing cm11 asap. For this reason, is snapdragon model better than exynos? In India i can get exynos from anywhere but s800 is available only on ebay. Please advice what should I go for? Thanks in advance
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one has 4G (SD800) other only has 3G(exynos) -- Depends what you want out of it tbh.
I need only 2g. But i need good custom rom support, especially cm. For that which one is better and by how much margin. I read that exynos source codes are never released.
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docravi said:
I need only 2g. But i need good custom rom support, especially cm. For that which one is better and by how much margin. I read that exynos source codes are never released.
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go buy N9005,then.
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go buy N9005,then.
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This ^^ N9005 has the better support for custom ROMs.. However CM will by the looks of it have decent support on the N900 + the N9005
I had the Note 2 exynos version earlier. I had bad battery life on it after installing cm rom. Can the scenario be different on snapdragon viz a viz the battery life. I think the rom can be well customised only if hardware codes are not restricted.
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I had the Note 2 exynos version earlier. I had bad battery life on it after installing cm rom. Can the scenario be different on snapdragon viz a viz the battery life. I think the rom can be well customised only if hardware codes are not restricted.
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It is possible yes, but @stanley08 has got crazy battery life on his exynos Note and I myself get very good battery on the Snapdragon model, it is mainly user dependant with battery. - a lot of people have issues on both variants.
radicalisto said:
It is possible yes, but @stanley08 has got crazy battery life on his exynos Note and I myself get very good battery on the Snapdragon model, it is mainly user dependant with battery. - a lot of people have issues on both variants.
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Crazy battery life is correct!
Thanks to my Battery Saving Tips!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2579075
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i would suggest the N9005 as it seems to be the more future proof device since it comes with 4k Video recording & playback capability & i think games like GT Racing 2 runs a little better thanks to the Adreno 330.....compared to a friend who has the Exynos version..felt a little laggy to me...