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Hey guys,
I am with Rogers, and will be buying my phone cash for the full price. Because of this I am really trying to figure out what phone would be best to purchase because I don't want to make an $800 mistake.
I have had 2 Android phones in the past, an Xperia x10 and a Samsung Captivate.
I am basically torn between the Xperia Arc, and the Nexus S. I am also considering by a long shot the White iphone 4, though I am absolutely bored to tears with iOS and am not really interested...I guess call it the fall back device if I can't make up my mind between the Arc and Nexus S.
Anyways, if you guys have any opinions on either I would really like some help. I have been trying to figure it out, watching hours and hours of reviews and reading written reviews. But no one talks about the things I would like to know like how much bigger the screen is on the Arc compared to the Nexus S for example, or is it hard to lock the Arc with its little power button? Anyways any help is very much welcome. ***Note: I am keeping the phone stock...just something to keep in mind***
Your money, your decision..
Ultimately, since the X10 was such a fail. I would steer away free from SE, no matter how much "better they got".
Since you already had a Captivate.. Nexus S really isn't that much different. (FFC, but no External Card, no 720p video recording)
Just make due with what you have right now, and wait for the Galaxy S 2. All the 1ghz phones on the market are going to soon be obsolete in Q3-Q4.
Edit: Since you are buying the phone full price, why not just buy the Galaxy S 2 for full price. I think that you can pre-order now.
Lmao unbelievable I have x10 still and sent my captivate back to rogers as soon as I find out that nexus s and arc is coming. For me it was the toughest decision. But I went for nexus s and I'm loving it. Its very fast and play like high end 3d games I don't think arc could handle these games that good. What made my decision easy was.
1-Do I ever use HDMI? No, don't wana sit in front of TV and play games on big screen.
2- Do I need a high end camera? No cause nexus s can take good photos also but not good as arc.
3- do i want Google updates first? Hell yeah, don't want for se to release updates as they are slow. Remember how long it took x10 to get 2.1 ?
4- Style I would give it to arc its very sexy but I'm not getting it for some phone fashion show lol.
If you have captivate than you know how powerful hummingbird is.
At the end its your choice and money I'm sure you will be happy with both but I just got my nexus s 4 days ago and loving it. Don't see myself update to new phone for long time till we get Samsung galaxy s2
Edit : ohh and galaxy s 2 is out in UK buy it online it does work for rogers as it has all 3g bands.
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Hey guys,
I am with Rogers, and will be buying my phone cash for the full price. Because of this I am really trying to figure out what phone would be best to purchase because I don't want to make an $800 mistake.
I have had 2 Android phones in the past, an Xperia x10 and a Samsung Captivate.
I am basically torn between the Xperia Arc, and the Nexus S. I am also considering by a long shot the White iphone 4, though I am absolutely bored to tears with iOS and am not really interested...I guess call it the fall back device if I can't make up my mind between the Arc and Nexus S.
Anyways, if you guys have any opinions on either I would really like some help. I have been trying to figure it out, watching hours and hours of reviews and reading written reviews. But no one talks about the things I would like to know like how much bigger the screen is on the Arc compared to the Nexus S for example, or is it hard to lock the Arc with its little power button? Anyways any help is very much welcome. ***Note: I am keeping the phone stock...just something to keep in mind***
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Thanks for the great suggestions!
I think I want to steer clear of the Galaxy 2, not really a fan of touch wiz. I guess what is drawing me to the Arc is the nice huge screen and camera, but I am not liking the lack of a front facing camera and I don't like the Android Skinning.
With the Nexus S I am liking the pure Android look but I am worried about the build quality. To me it looks great but I have heard reviewers call it cheap : / I also really really like the idea of having updates first.
Hmmm wat do wat do...I just don't know. I think iphone is out of the question. I am currently using just a 3GS and I hate this thing. Reason being is I had someone offer me a ton of money for my Captivate and though I didnt want to sell it was an offer I could not refuse really. But this next phone I am planing to stick with for awhile so I want one with a decent future.
The back cover is kinda cheap buy you could buy a nice case from amazon for 6$ comes with 6 screen protector its awesome. If u really wana be happy buy galaxy s 2 . I was gonna get that also but couldnt wait and not enough money cause I like renewing contracts lol. But rogers is also getting LG 3d dual core phone if u could wait till back to school. If you already have captivate u don't need nexus s unless u really want camera flash, fast updates, nfc which is useless in Canada.
gunstar3035 said:
Thanks for the great suggestions!
I think I want to steer clear of the Galaxy 2, not really a fan of touch wiz. I guess what is drawing me to the Arc is the nice huge screen and camera, but I am not liking the lack of a front facing camera and I don't like the Android Skinning.
With the Nexus S I am liking the pure Android look but I am worried about the build quality. To me it looks great but I have heard reviewers call it cheap : / I also really really like the idea of having updates first.
Hmmm wat do wat do...I just don't know. I think iphone is out of the question. I am currently using just a 3GS and I hate this thing. Reason being is I had someone offer me a ton of money for my Captivate and though I didnt want to sell it was an offer I could not refuse really. But this next phone I am planing to stick with for awhile so I want one with a decent future.
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Hello Guys
I am a samsung galaxy s2 owner, i am contemplating switching it for the xperia play.
however i am in 2 minds i'm thinking to wait for the xperia play successor, which will be a improvement, if there is one that is.
at the mo it looks like xperia play is a disappointment & SE might scrap it.
On the other hand what about the playstation suite certified sector they have recently opened which the xperia play and 2 others tabs are promoting,
does the play have a future.
whats your recommendations guys?
This phone us awsome I dont mind switching with you pm me if interested
It will take atleast 6 more months fir a sucseesor
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If you want to buy a phone, whichever it is, you must buy it for what it can do now. The Xperia Pay allows you to play games and emulators better than any other phone. It's not state of the art tech, it doesn't have an orgasmic screen, but you can destroy people in multiplayer FPS at your liking.
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Hello Guys
I am a samsung galaxy s2 owner, i am contemplating switching it for the xperia play.
however i am in 2 minds i'm thinking to wait for the xperia play successor, which will be a improvement, if there is one that is.
at the mo it looks like xperia play is a disappointment & SE might scrap it.
On the other hand what about the playstation suite certified sector they have recently opened which the xperia play and 2 others tabs are promoting,
does the play have a future.
whats your recommendations guys?
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Keep the Galaxy II, that is all I need to say.....
Depends what you like to do with your phone.... Touchscreen gaming??? Give me a break.... That's like using a computer without a mouse... Yea its possible with just keyboard but not the best experience. Dual core phones that are out now are fast but by the time they start optimizing good games or programs to dualcores, the quad will take over. You can't chase technology unless you are getting a new phone every 6 months. Get the play now if you are a gamer, i promise you would love it. And if you are not a gamer, get a nokia flip phone. It makes calls and texts without dual core, and the battery lasts more then a week without charging
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Keep the Galaxy II, that is all I need to say.....
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Galaxy II is crap for games, that's all I need to say.
at the mo it looks like xperia play is a disappointment & SE might scrap it.
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Where did you hear that?
There might be a successor there might not? Either way it won't change the experience with the sexplay. It really won't make any difference at all cause it's in the future and if you can't appreciate what you have now and keep chasing the newest and presumably best you'll never enjoy what you have. It's a gamers phone and that's it's purpose and it does its job really good. If you're not that much into gaming there's better phones out there that will suite your needs.
The sexplay as a phone alone is ok and as a gaming phone just plain awesome. It can the things most other android devices can do and then it just tops it with a gamepad.
I defo wouldn't wait for a successor i would by now and then trade in for the next sexplay when or if it comes.
I think it will come and i already think this device is a sucsess.
Regards Dousan...
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There might be a successor there might not? Either way it won't change the experience with the sexplay. It really won't make any difference at all cause it's in the future and if you can't appreciate what you have now and keep chasing the newest and presumably best you'll never enjoy what you have. It's a gamers phone and that's it's purpose and it does its job really good. If you're not that much into gaming there's better phones out there that will suite your needs.
The sexplay as a phone alone is ok and as a gaming phone just plain awesome. It can the things most other android devices can do and then it just tops it with a gamepad.
I defo wouldn't wait for a successor i would by now and then trade in for the next sexplay when or if it comes.
I think it will come and i already think this device is a sucsess.
Regards Dousan...
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This.
Personally I'm glad that SE had enough decency to at least ship the thing with Gingerbread...look at Motorola and LG. And you're 100% correct about being happy with what you have. At the rate new Android phones are being released we're likely to have a phone with a Sandy Bridge i7 by next year.
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This phone has been out a month and people are already asking for the successor.
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Keep the Galaxy II, that is all I need to say.....
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Agreed. Weak display and low app storage hurts the Play, compared to the SG2.
That is unless old school gaming is about 80% of what the OP wants. Then the Play is tops.
don't see why everyone is giving out about the Play's display, apart from the brightness I think it's beast!
There is nothing the s2 can run that the play can't... That's all I gotta say. There isnt a need for a successor if this one can run everything out there.
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Let's be honest guys, it is all about the gaming with the Play. The screen is not super AMOLED, granted, but I have no problems with it, even in sunlight. No phone is great in bright sunlight, so that argument is a non starter really. Dual core? No, but like the PC world, how much software is currently being written to exploit this, there can't be much yet, surely? It's horses for courses. You want a big display, don't get the Play. You want a physical keyboard, don't get the Play. You want a brilliant gaming phone, not just contest, get the Play.
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Agreed. Weak display and low app storage hurts the Play, compared to the SG2.
That is unless old school gaming is about 80% of what the OP wants. Then the Play is tops.
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App storage is not a problem if you root your phone, and even if you don't It will still hold a lot of Apps if you manage it properly. Most of the time people behave like kids in a sweet shop, download every app they think they might need and only use a small subset of them.
The screen on the Play is the best of the bunch of my phones.
I thought I would be playing mostly emulated games but I have been pleasantly suprised by the support GameLoft & others are giving to the Play.
If you like playing action games on your smartphone there is no alternative to the Xperia Play on the market.
Infact the phone is very snappy Android Phone.
Hello all,
My teenage daughter has been pestering for a blackberry, but I have managed to convince her an android phone is better
Now here is the point. I want a contract (About £20 -£25 a month max) on vodafone...what is the best to get.....
You know me, even though it will be my daughters I will be playing with it, rooting, flashing etc...
I can see xperia ray for £20.50 with tripple minutes on offer...but I am not to sure about other, non sony, makes...
I do like SE but would be happy to experiment...
Please list the suggestions and why I should go with it
I'm not sure if she'll be happy when you will be playing on her phone
But I think a XPERIA Ray is a good choice, it's goodlooking for girls.
Beside that, I know a few girls that have got a SGS2, and are absolutely loving it. They love the thin design of the phone the most. I'm not sure about the prices you could get the phone for in your country, but if it's possible you could ask her if she wants the SGS2.
It's just a advice without knowing exactly what she (or you) want to buy for her. What is the max. size the phone should be? Is there any limit? I would recommend to not get a phone with a screen bigger then 4.3inch, except for the Galaxy Nexus. But that one will be too expensive I guess Does she prefer any colour?
I'd be glad to help you, if you answer my two questions
Absolutely no other requirements....she wont mind me playing with it cos she knows I can get the good stuff on it for her and make it look good.
So, its what I can get her with the best possibility of me having a play with a new phone really...
I want her to have a decent camera (SE looks good here), good memory, fast (She likes games, like angry birds, cut the rope etc), good sound (So i dont have to replace her i(diot)pod), thats about it.....it will be hers, but I want to flash!!!!
Greg,arc s is a good choice mate =)
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Greg,arc s is a good choice mate =)
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why....sell it to me like you needed the sale..
If you'd go for the camera, you should choose the XPERIA Ray in my opinion. It has great sensors. Games like that will run easily on this phone, BUT the rooting part. This phone doesn't have many development going on. I don't think it will be the right choice if you'd like to mod the phone...
Personally I'd not go for any HTC phone... Why? I think their designs look like some kind of old bald fridge lol!
The phones I'd recommend you, without being a fanboy are:
Samsung:
- SGS2
- SGS Plus (you should watch some reviews about the camera, I'm not sure about it...)
- Galaxy Nexus, if possible within the price limit
Sony:
- XPERIA Ray, just simple and beautiful...
- XPERIA Mini (Pro)?
- XPERIA Arc (S)? This one is big, but much easier to typ etc...
HTC:
This is the hardest part of all, you may like the design. The phone I'd recommend here is the HTC Sensation/HTC Sensation XE?
You could also get the Desire S? I personally would go for a Samsung/Sony Ericsson one.
Motorola:
None, had bad experiences with this brand... Same as with LG...
LG:
One of the worst manufacturers for mobile phones. Same as with Motorola. I think these brands are just focused money, and not any other thing.
I personally own the SGS2, and I must say, the camera is good, not the best... But it's for sure OK. I'm not aware of any other (maybe) good phone.
If you'd get a phone, you should mostly read reviews, and decide by yourself, before you blame anyone for giving your daughter (and you?) a bad phone.
Again, for modding take a Samsung or HTC device.
This is my advice, any additions from others are welcome.
A very good response.
Of course I will decide myself and not blame anyone here for advice
Thanks for telling me the ray doesnt have much development....
I will wait to see what others say
Forgot to tell you, try visiting with your daughter a local phone shop, like The Phone House or w/e. I don't life in your country, so I'm not aware of the stores out there. Visit a phone shop, ask for advice, maybe get a hands-on on some devices! In shops here, there are many show models of the newest smartphones.
Any question left? Feel free to ask
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htc desire s good spec 1gb iterbal front camera and everyones favourite htc sense widgets £15.50 a month
HTC phones have awesome build quality actually, and really nice slcd displays.
Incredible s is a great phone, as is desire s... Both definitely very cheap and good choices.
Sgs2 is awesome of course.
Sensation.
Ray is actually nicely built, and has a great display. Could use more ram imo and the screen is too small for me. Nice phone though.
Did you see the HTC bliss? Its purple and made for girls..
There are a lot of choices, lots of sales this time of year too
Arc s has a good camera,iPhone 4s stole the specs from it.decent battery life,is a nice looking phone and easy to root etc. Similar to x10
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bodomfan said:
Arc s has a good camera,iPhone 4s stole the specs from it.decent battery life,is a nice looking phone and easy to root etc. Similar to x10
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not enough ram imo..
Also why not just buy the arc and overclock it yourself? It would be cheaper and literally the same thing.
The arc does suffer from poor build quality though, id get the ray or neo first actually.
Htc phones have bad build quality unless you get a top spec 1 but sense is ugly
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Htc phones have bad build quality unless you get a top spec 1 but sense is ugly
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nope, build quality is way better than plasticy se imo...
Sense is ugly? Lol
Way nicer than uxp with the dock bar that takes up half the screen lol
Also at least it's functional. Timescape is useless
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sorry to threadjack, the rabid fanboyism just gets to me...
Good phones are good phones, regardless of "brand loyalty"..
I gave several responses, including se ones.
I like phones, not brand names. I never got this commercialist perspective where you back a brand like it's a favorite sports team or something.
I'm no fanboy Scooby,but yea I like Samsung,Sony for android,tried htc can't get into them dunno why
Oh and the arc s is actually cheaper than the arc so the overclocking thing youvsaid don't make sense mate
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I'm no fanboy Scooby,but yea I like Samsung,Sony for android,tried htc can't get into them dunno why
Oh and the arc s is actually cheaper than the arc so the overclocking thing youvsaid don't make sense mate
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it isn't here :S it's pretty expensive!
I find HTC just uses metal and stuff, I can understand not liking sense but their build quality really is spectacular even if you find the designs bland..
I was pleasently surprised by sgs2, it's plasticy but can take a beating. I saw a few drop tests
Yea true,I want galaxy s2 next.arc is more than arc s here weird
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You playing with ur teenagers phone?
I can see the battle coming
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How about a HTC rhyme
It is a pretty piece , the girl version of HTC Desire S
Very neat hardware , good to experiment
Or xperia neo v
Good camera , pretty cheap
I would not recommend ray
The display is not great
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spaarc said:
How about a HTC rhyme
It is a pretty piece , the girl version of HTC Desire S
Very neat hardware , good to experiment
Or xperia neo v
Good camera , pretty cheap
I would not recommend ray
The display is not great
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do you mean size wise not great?
I saw one in the TELUS store and it looked amazing. It's smaller with a high resolution therefore high pixel density..
Reviews often praise the display
Hey guys! Merry Christmas!
Its been a full year since me and my partner here met you guys! Xperia X8 is my first android phone, At first i was contented with everything, then i wanted more. I became greedy, I sought knowledge that was never meant to be. I was defying the will of Sony Ericsson. I rooted my X8, installed my first recovery then flashed a new rom. It felt like heaven, having a better android version and theming it all i want. But not all stories go on great. I experienced bricking my phone, i panicked. I didnt know what to do, my warranty was void, then i thought "Maybe XDA Devs can help me". And it was true, i posted in the forums and got a fast reply. I was astonished by how the members here are helping each other. I got my phone working again. I am at loss for the things happening in this forum. Almost every week there come a new rom or update. I was happy, for every addition to the X8 roms here. But lately i dont feel like its the same anymore. I feel like that X8 has reached its peak, maybe its time for me to move on.
So i was thinking which phone would you prefer buying after you Xperienced android with Xperia X8.
Ive got to options. Xperia Neo V or Xperia Mini Pro
which would you prefer.
Please feel free to give your opinion.
I am very thankful for the people here, devs or not. Thank you all farewell. I will never forget this lively forum!
More power to the devs here! Specially Doxianh, Master Shpit, Froggy Furnetal and more. Rock on \m/
feb289 said:
Hey guys! Merry Christmas!
Its been a full year since me and my partner here met you guys! Xperia X8 is my first android phone, At first i was contented with everything, then i wanted more. I became greedy, I sought knowledge that was never meant to be. I was defying the will of Sony Ericsson. I rooted my X8, installed my first recovery then flashed a new rom. It felt like heaven, having a better android version and theming it all i want. But not all stories go on great. I experienced bricking my phone, i panicked. I didnt know what to do, my warranty was void, then i thought "Maybe XDA Devs can help me". And it was true, i posted in the forums and got a fast reply. I was astonished by how the members here are helping each other. I got my phone working again. I am at loss for the things happening in this forum. Almost every week there come a new rom or update. I was happy, for every addition to the X8 roms here. But lately i dont feel like its the same anymore. I feel like that X8 has reached its peak, maybe its time for me to move on.
So i was thinking which phone would you prefer buying after you Xperienced android with Xperia X8.
Ive got to options. Xperia Neo V or Xperia Mini Pro
which would you prefer.
Please feel free to give your opinion.
I am very thankful for the people here, devs or not. Thank you all farewell. I will never forget this lively forum!
More power to the devs here! Specially Doxianh, Master Shpit, Froggy Furnetal and more. Rock on \m/
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yes its been an amazing journey,
i got myself neo v already,but still my x8 takes all my attention errrrtime hehe...;D
I bought mine just ~6months ago. got damn I made a bad decition but I keep reminding myself its my first android ever. Since my contract is made for 2years I'm stuck on this phone. I was thinking of getting a transformer rather than a new phone
Well,i have the same choices in mind,Neo V or Mini Pro???Neo V has a bigger screen and front camera,and Mini pro the keyboard,its the only difference???
I will go for Neo V, much better than xperia mini pro in my opinion
Go for a Samsung guys! Why stick with Sony Ericsson?
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Go for a Samsung guys! Why stick with Sony Ericsson?
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yeah thats true, i would go for Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Samsung Galaxy SII.
But the review indicate that SII is better, however I will go for Galaxy Nexus as it is far more likely to get more android updates when compared to Galaxy SII. Google is good in giving updates for nexus phones while you can see that Samsung don't even give much updates, even for some of the good phones.
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yeah thats true, i would go for Samsung Galaxy Nexus or Samsung Galaxy SII.
But the review indicate that SII is better, however I will go for Galaxy Nexus as it is far more likely to get more android updates when compared to Galaxy SII. Google is good in giving updates for nexus phones while you can see that Samsung don't even give much updates, even for some of the good phones.
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I'm waiting for my GN too but here's what I've read as I've been following the GN forums for some time now. There are two GN builds, the yakju, which is the Google build and it is an original Nexus, and the yakjuwv build, which is Samsung's build and still hasn't got the 4.0.2 and 4.0.3 update!
HOW DARE THEY BREAK THE NEXUS LEGACY???!!!
I want a Galaxy Nexus!
im waiting for my contract to finish then i will see what phone my carrier will offer me, i hope it is a htc or some good phone
My contract ends next summer.
Then, I´ll look for a better provider (my current one still offers the X8 and doesn´t even offer the S2/Galaxy Nexus/HTC Sensation and all the other high-end devices.
I also think that my next phone will probably be a quad-core phone, I´ve read somewhere that HTC will maybe make one next year.
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I'm waiting for my GN too but here's what I've read as I've been following the GN forums for some time now. There are two GN builds, the yakju, which is the Google build and it is an original Nexus, and the yakjuwv build, which is Samsung's build and still hasn't got the 4.0.2 and 4.0.3 update!
HOW DARE THEY BREAK THE NEXUS LEGACY???!!!
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ya i read that too. I dont know why they did that. Thats a big shame man
I hate the font on Samsung phones.
The one that's kindof italic
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Guys, if you are on a contract you can still change your phone.. You just have to use the same sim card. Most people don't change their number/operator for years so it's no big deal.. If you buy a new phone again from your operator you won't have 2 contracts, they will update your current one. It works like this in my country at least..
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I will vote for NEO V, its better than Mini Pro.
If you think that a cell phone is only a machine for you which must perform good then can go for Samsung/ Moto/LG any thing with better specs. For me a cell is much more than a machine. So I will stick to SE in-spite of their disadvantages.
Look and style also matters.
I ptefer arc S LOL...
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I would recommend you samsung galaxy Y
Believe me it is cheap and awsome
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I would recommend you samsung galaxy Y
Believe me it is cheap and awsome
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Its good for normal everyday use....but for modifying or hardcore gamer,its bad...
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Me to wanna says good bye to my X8... Serving me for 9 months... Sold it yesterday and buying myself Nexus S
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I will vote for NEO V, its better than Mini Pro.
If you think that a cell phone is only a machine for you which must perform good then can go for Samsung/ Moto/LG any thing with better specs. For me a cell is much more than a machine. So I will stick to SE in-spite of their disadvantages.
Look and style also matters.
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+1 True, but i bought Xperia Mini Pro, There was a border in neo v which ruined its design, but it has the same processor of 1ghz right? But im loving my XMP Its awesome in spite of its small screen.
Cheers Everyone
If this question isn't in the right thread please redirect!!!
Obviously I'm a noob. I just need a few people to help me find the perfect phone. Between these 4:
Lg Optimus G pro
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S4
HTC One
I have T-Mobile or else I would have a rather larger amount of options.
I'm more of a media type person, but I use my phone to browse the web, shop online, listen to music, and Use Google Now to get directions and such
The reason why I put my question in the Nexus 4 thread is because I HAVE A NEXUS 4. I would like to know if I should just keep it or buy one of those phones above! Please help!
I'm biased towards Nexus devices :good::highfive:
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If this question isn't in the right thread please redirect!!!
Obviously I'm a noob. I just need a few people to help me find the perfect phone. Between these 4:
Lg Optimus G pro
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S4
HTC One
I have T-Mobile or else I would have a rather larger amount of options.
I'm more of a media type person, but I use my phone to browse the web, shop online, listen to music, and Use Google Now to get directions and such
The reason why I put my question in the Nexus 4 thread is because I HAVE A NEXUS 4. I would like to know if I should just keep it or buy one of those phones above! Please help!
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There is an entire section for this: Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
And no one is going to pick a phone for you.. Just because you proclaim yourself a noob isn't stopping you from doing your own research.
They are all the same.
rangerforces83 said:
If this question isn't in the right thread please redirect!!!
Obviously I'm a noob. I just need a few people to help me find the perfect phone. Between these 4:
Lg Optimus G pro
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S4
HTC One
I have T-Mobile or else I would have a rather larger amount of options.
I'm more of a media type person, but I use my phone to browse the web, shop online, listen to music, and Use Google Now to get directions and such
The reason why I put my question in the Nexus 4 thread is because I HAVE A NEXUS 4. I would like to know if I should just keep it or buy one of those phones above! Please help!
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So you would be buying these phone off-contract? Or are they subsidized? I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the new T-Mobile.
Connor Baker
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I have already done my research. I just want you to tell me the best 3 . the reason why I am asking is because I can't figure out the best one for the price.
Sony, LG, HTC (best to worst in that order). Seriously, don't go with Samsung.
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Too much hate on the Samsungs. In my opinion get the Galaxy Note II or wait for the Note III. If not get the Galaxy SIV. The features included in it are amazing and also if they are all going AOSP then what does it matter. New TouchWiz is great. Also are you looking at the Samsung Galaxy SIV GTI9505 or GTI9500
It will be very biased here.
I say Samsung Galaxy SIV is first choice, then HTC One tied with Xperia Z. Both were great phones.
I havent tried the LG but they never update their phones. But its you call at the end
~ Taylor_Swift
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If I had money to throw away I will go for the HTC one. I am assuming you have really high income to be considering moving from a nexus 4 to get any of those.
Just watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3uFFNNBhMc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
(HTC one is ~= SGS4 in performance)
Nexus 4 is a TOP phone performance wise...
So the question is: is it worth spending ~600$ for build quality, better screen, better speakers and better camera?
It's not for me.
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Taylor_Swift said:
Too much hate on the Samsungs. In my opinion get the Galaxy Note II or wait for the Note III. If not get the Galaxy SIV. The features included in it are amazing and also if they are all going AOSP then what does it matter. New TouchWiz is great. Also are you looking at the Samsung Galaxy SIV GTI9505 or GTI9500
It will be very biased here.
I say Samsung Galaxy SIV is first choice, then HTC One tied with Xperia Z. Both were great phones.
I havent tried the LG but they never update their phones. But its you call at the end
~ Taylor_Swift
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What features? You mean gimmicks.. Most people who buy the S4 just want to showoff and don't really use their phones features.and how can you say touch wiz is great its froyo-ish and lags all the time with the S4 and eats up to much space on the S4 storage
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rangerforces83 said:
If this question isn't in the right thread please redirect!!!
Obviously I'm a noob. I just need a few people to help me find the perfect phone. Between these 4:
Lg Optimus G pro
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S4
HTC One
I have T-Mobile or else I would have a rather larger amount of options.
I'm more of a media type person, but I use my phone to browse the web, shop online, listen to music, and Use Google Now to get directions and such
The reason why I put my question in the Nexus 4 thread is because I HAVE A NEXUS 4. I would like to know if I should just keep it or buy one of those phones above! Please help!
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Here's my super biased opinion.
HTC One (because i've tried one yesterday, pretty good quality and it flies!)
Sony Xperia Z (because I used to love sony. Tried the phone, not much of a difference compared to the N4)
LG Optimus G Pro (because well.. We're using LG now aren't we? Not sure how their non-aosp devices would stand tho.)
Samsung Galaxy S4 (because it lags like a grand mother and i hate samsung for adding galaxy to the galaxy nexus and for their ****ty build quality.)
rangerforces83 said:
If this question isn't in the right thread please redirect!!!
Obviously I'm a noob. I just need a few people to help me find the perfect phone. Between these 4:
Lg Optimus G pro
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S4
HTC One
I have T-Mobile or else I would have a rather larger amount of options.
I'm more of a media type person, but I use my phone to browse the web, shop online, listen to music, and Use Google Now to get directions and such
The reason why I put my question in the Nexus 4 thread is because I HAVE A NEXUS 4. I would like to know if I should just keep it or buy one of those phones above! Please help!
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Where is the BEST of all - NEXUS 4. Its not in your Top phones list.
Looking at the 4 phones they all are same BUT Nexus 4 stands out and unique with its own pros and cons.
cause i have it
Rohit02 said:
Where is the BEST of all - NEXUS 4. Its not in your Top phones list.
Looking at the 4 phones they all are same BUT Nexus 4 stands out and unique with its own pros and cons.
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Because I already have it. I've even rooted it with cm10 , xenonhd(currently) and paranoidandroid 3.15. Its kind of boring. Maybe because last year I used to switch from different tablets and such. Literally have had 9. Im just trying to find a phone that won't get boring. Its really difficult
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Because I already have it. I've even rooted it with cm10 , xenonhd(currently) and paranoidandroid 3.15. Its kind of boring. Maybe because last year I used to switch from different tablets and such. Literally have had 9. Im just trying to find a phone that won't get boring. Its really difficult
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If nexus 4 is a boring smartphone, I'm Santa Claus.
If you try to learn something here on xda instead of change devices it's better. No one want to be a noob for ever.
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Choose a phone based upon what you will use it for. Games, internet, movies, texting and calls? A smaller device might be suitable for you if you only plan on using it for texting/calls or a device like the s4 for movies/gaming.
The nexus 4 is a great device, decent screen size, amazing performance... even on stock.
your list doesn't even have nexus listed in it. I wonder why you posted this question here!
I'd say stick with the Nexus but if you're adamant about switching then
1. HTC One - unrivalled build quality, great performance, Sense is actually quite nice here, overall a great phone
2. GS4 - awful build quality and fugly TouchWiz but lots of development on XDA and outstanding hardware specs
3. Xperia Z - decent specs and great build quality/feel in hand (not to mention waterproof) but poor viewing angles on the display and if you're going to dish out money on a new phone you may as well get one with next-generation hardware rather than the XZ which is between the two generations
4. LGOG Pro - screen is too large IMO, cheap feel to the device and, being an LG, there's little chance of you getting updates and there's not too much development
We already have a phone comparing other phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021559
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Stay with Nexus or HTC 1.