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Hi guys, I'd appreciate any feedback.
http://hemorrdroids.net/samsung-galaxy-note-review/
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It's very well written and objective. I think that the best praise I could give is that you came with an open mind. When comparing to other reviews, many were immediately critical of Samsung for the large size - you acknowledged that it was for a niche audience.
Oh well ... there are people who like big phones.
AndyCr15 said:
Hi guys, I'd appreciate any feedback.
http://hemorrdroids.net/samsung-galaxy-note-review/
Video portion here --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxxEm_P57JE
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It's pretty decent.
I remain amazed at how few reviews discuss how awesome it would be to use the Note as a GPS, with its fast lock time (GLONASS), large screen, and free Navigation. I think it's a big selling point, not just for the Note but for android as well.
- Frank
Agree with the comments above good review Andy and I am following you on youtube (along with NZtechfreak) as well.
Thanks guys
I'm a little annoyed with myself, I meant to put in a picture of me using it as a SatNav, as it certainly is very good for it. Maybe I'll edit it in this week
Very good review. Also matches pretty well my opinion of the device, except for camera that seams clearly worse then S2. I have the Note for an week and i took plenty of shot with it. I think the aperture of Note < S2, also the diameter of the lens is smaller
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It's pretty decent.
I remain amazed at how few reviews discuss how awesome it would be to use the Note as a GPS, with its fast lock time (GLONASS), large screen, and free Navigation. I think it's a big selling point, not just for the Note but for android as well.
- Frank
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Totally agree with you Frank
Great tip on Samsung Dive. Didn't know about that. Thanks given
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except for camera that seams clearly worse then S2. I have the Note for an week and i took plenty of shot with it. I think the aperture of Note < S2, also the diameter of the lens is smaller
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Yeah, the only two shots I had I could directly compare, one I was worried it was more about weather, the other they looked very similar.
The only thing I would recommend (and this is for all Android phones) is that you abandon the usage of Quadrant as a benchmark. It is inaccurate in terms of real world performance. Sadly, it is also one of the most widely used.
As an alternative I would recommend perhaps Smartbench 2011.
Smartbench wont run on the Note though
Hey Andy, nice review, like your work - I'm pretty disenchanted with the major sites rubbish gadget reviews, it's really nice to see some of the highest quality ones coming from people such as yourself.
Agree with the dark lords comments about Quadrant as a benchmark too, I still include it because lots of people want to know, but I also make sure to include some better benchmarks. Smartbench and Chainfire bench are two of the better ones (of course as you say, and as I alluded to in my own review Smartbench is buckets o' fail for the Note right now).
Oh, and in terms of feedback - more screenshots are good, particularly in a Note review where you can annotate them from the device itself!
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The only thing I would recommend (and this is for all Android phones) is that you abandon the usage of Quadrant as a benchmark. It is inaccurate in terms of real world performance. Sadly, it is also one of the most widely used.
As an alternative I would recommend perhaps Smartbench 2011.
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their quadrant score seems a little low. mine hits 3865 running stock.
Nice review, however regarding the S-Note app, you can add pages by clicking the plus in the bottom right of the screen.
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The only thing I would recommend (and this is for all Android phones) is that you abandon the usage of Quadrant as a benchmark. It is inaccurate in terms of real world performance. Sadly, it is also one of the most widely used.
As an alternative I would recommend perhaps Smartbench 2011.
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As we all can see AnTuTu is clearly gaining it's fair share of reputation and well worth it I believe.
As for benchmarks tests for PC's, they usually subjective to the performance and not real world scenarios.
Also about Quadrant, I agree with what you said 100% but since it's so widely used we can only use it as average of what we are "supposed" to get. Nothing more.
Didnt read any reviews yet , dont own the Note yet ( but I will, unless the Nexus Prime will change my mind), but I did my own testing and comparison tests on some showrooms and I am quite impressed....even the Yamaha dac is better implemented...
I just could not test the GPS...
The gps chipset on my sgs1 needs some assist but it does the Job.(see videos on my sign)
I read that the sgs2 got the sirfstarIV chipset which is impressive cause all my standalone Gps devices got the SirfstarIII.
Does the note got the Sirfstar IV as well?
Tks.
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I have owned a lot of devices and SGN has the best GPS by far, yes, better than SGS2. Very accurate and quick!
Nice reviews thank you for taking the time. You reaffirmed what I suspected great device but big. For me considering my hand are big (+10" span) this actually will be better for people with large hands.
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Thanks for good review!
Today was Samsung Galaxy Note release day in my country Latvia and first 50 phones were sold by the half price LVL 263.50 (~$ 540,00). I was lucky to get one by the half price
Phone is realy amazing so far!
Here you can check the link:
http://www.galaxynote.lv/http://www.galaxynote.lv/
katinsh said:
Thanks for good review!
Today was Samsung Galaxy Note release day in my country Latvia and first 50 phones were sold by the half price LVL 263.50 (~). I was lucky to get one by the half price
Phone is realy amazing so far!
Here you can check the link:
http://www.galaxynote.lv/http://www.galaxynote.lv/
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Where's the BUY BUTTON?!
Even with new kernels and software upgrades? They're at least supposed to be even but instead the nexus 4 lacks battery and processing power in nearly every test. Is this still the case and if so, why?
I've read that the battery in the Nexus 4 lasts longer and search a term called "thermal throttling"
BTW, benchmarks arent worth ****
if your talking about Quadrant .. it is NOT thermal throttling.. it doesn't throttle within 30 seconds, the only test my Nexus has throttled with was glbenchmark , and that was with everything ticked..
Tweaked kernels and hacks (like undervolting) adress some issues for sure ! Less heat/throttling and even some battery gain. But i'm pretty sure the Optimus G is still ahead in perfs AND battery, without even consider its own tweaked kernels. (-> I own a Nexus 4, but i have only tested the G with everything stock)
I guess the question is about the price you are ready to pay, and where you stand considering system updates or modified user experience. Besides that, the Optimus G just is a better device. Both are equally smooth in every day use though ...
lol if youre basing which phone is "better" off of quadrant scores, you need to reevaluate what youre looking for in a phone. High quadrant scores don't always translate to a smooth, fluid, enjoyable user experience. The nexus 4 is lightyears ahead of the optimus G in terms of user experience.
Guys, I know that benchmarks don't say too much about daily use. But still. Those two devices are almost EXACTLY the same. What part of the nexus 4 did google **** up so badly that the optimus g comes out ahead in almost everything?
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Guys, I know that benchmarks don't say too much about daily use. But still. Those two devices are almost EXACTLY the same. What part of the nexus 4 did google **** up so badly that the optimus g comes out ahead in almost everything?
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Android 4.2 is not optimized for quadrant. Real world performance use debunks it. Nexus 4 is a smooth and enjoyable experience. Why are you putting so much in quadrant scores?
How would it be worse? Troll post
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How would it be worse? Troll post
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Seriously:good:
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Guys, I know that benchmarks don't say too much about daily use. But still. Those two devices are almost EXACTLY the same. What part of the nexus 4 did google **** up so badly that the optimus g comes out ahead in almost everything?
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I think you need to worry about your own phone SGS II
Optimus G has Android 4.04
Nexus 4 has Android 4.2.1
That is a much bigger deal then overaggressive thermal throttling which will be fixed eventually. Also as someone coming from the LG P999, I wouldn't want to depend on LG for any software updates again. It will get its planned update to 4.1.1 but after that I wouldn't count on anything.
I don't know what the OG is getting for battery but I've been getting over 5hrs screen on time lately which is pretty good.
I'm think LG is tampering with it's products - you would think that phones with supposedly similar hardware would perform accordingly. After all the N4 is running pure android and most folks would of given the edge to the N4. The truth is out there somewhere just saying
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Even with new kernels and software upgrades? They're at least supposed to be even but instead the nexus 4 lacks battery and processing power in nearly every test. Is this still the case and if so, why?
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I'm think LG is tampering with it's products - you would think that phones with supposedly similar hardware would perform accordingly. After all the N4 is running pure android and most folks would of given the edge to the N4. The truth is out there somewhere just saying
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You know, every single stuff *put company name here* put out, they tweak the heck out of their stuff to have high benchmark score.
Heard that new Apple GPU is 4x faster than newest Android GPU, or newest Android CPU is twice as fast as newest Apple CPU? So now you know what I meant.
@ zephik & yyz
Accusing me of trollposting... How about you read every single ****ing test that is out there? All of them say that the optimus g is miles ahead of the nexus 4 hardwarewise.
@ Kyra of Fire
Apple's gotta be doing something right. Their stupid phone lasts twice as long as the nexus 4 even though it has a much higher display brightness and a smaller battery. Oh and before anybody comes up with "Blabla but nex4 has more cores, they need more energy." Yea right, I don't know how many cores you think your phone uses on webbrosing but it won't be more than 1 or maximum 2, so not more than the iphone's got.
http://www.autoomobile.com/news/lg-nexus-4-battery-life-tips/1009720/
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GSMArena put it to the test and found that when it came to talk time tests four of the 1.5GHz Krait core remained idle and the battery did well with 14:17 hours. However it was 1 hour short of the Optimus G, which the LG Nexus 4 is based on.
In regards to the web browsing test on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, this was the worst ever seen. The LG Nexus 4 therefore didn’t have to do too much to beat it. It went on for 4 hours and 34 minutes on just one charge. If you look at the larger picture however this is still a poor score when you consider that the iPhone 5 was two times as long.
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LG's engineers sneaked a puppy in while they designed the Optimus G (didn't happen with the Nexus 4)
Apple engineers, meanwhile, drank a tank of steroid.
That's why.
Nexus 4 is far better than optimus g
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To each their own... Played with an OG in person... it's nice... But not for me. I like being able to do with what I please to my phone. Hence I got the N4. As far as battery. I'm a heavy user and with my current setup I was able to steam using tunein for over 6hours during my work shift.. Kaokao all day... Full sync... Gnow enabled.... Not crippling my phone or turning off data syncs...left my 10hr work shift and was just under 40%...not bad in my book
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KyraOfFire said:
You know, every single stuff *put company name here* put out, they tweak the heck out of their stuff to have high benchmark score.
Heard that new Apple GPU is 4x faster than newest Android GPU, or newest Android CPU is twice as fast as newest Apple CPU? So now you know what I meant.
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The A6 does use a very beefy GPU. Apple has tended to do this for quite awhile now. The iPad 3rd generation and 4th generation are notably unmatched. This is not due to benchmark tweaks, they just source better chips for their products.
LG doctored our s4-quads :{
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The A6 does use a very beefy GPU. Apple has tended to do this for quite awhile now. The iPad 3rd generation and 4th generation are notably unmatched. This is not due to benchmark tweaks, they just source better chips for their products.
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^ this is just argument for the sake of argument.....
If you don't want Apple, then insert Nvidia, AT&T, T Mobile, Samsung, or WalMart, or US Department of Defense, or whatever.
Every of them have a nice chart showing how their stuff is better than someone else's stuff. Regardless of wether it is true, false or somewhere in between.
The point is, benchmark tells nothing. Yet, the company will have fancy bechmark to market their product becuase people like you guys love it.
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Dude get a grip. Do you have a nexus 4 or not? I have one and it performs considerably well. And i was coming from a galaxy nexus. All your doing is whining about benchmarks which is irrelevant due to different software. Again 4.2 is not optimized yet!
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Hello XDA,
I'm currently looking into getting the HTC ONE or SGS IV.
Im really stuck on which phone to get at the moment, they are both obviously amazing phone's.
I would like to have a phone that will get android updates so 4.3 and 5.0.
I would like the phone to be "future proof" is either phone more so over the other?
At the moment I'm more inclined to get the SGS IV at the moment but a lot of people on here have said some amazing thing's about the phone. I love the good build quality and front facing audio. But the SGS IV has a slightly bigger screen and slightly more development potential (CM10 etc)
What do you think XDA, as I havent many good comparisons yet (apart from the camera)
Jonny
Finally the first thread about this discussion! Leggo!
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Finally the first thread about this discussion! Leggo!
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very helpful :good:
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Finally the first thread about this discussion! Leggo!
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The Initial things I have found for good comparison.
HTC ONE Pro's:
Build Quality
Audio
Camera (low light) (normal light debatable)
SGS IV Pro's:
Replaceable battery (extra sd slot)
Bigger screen (preference)
"sammy features" you can use gloves, multitasking
4.2.2. (HTC ONE 4.2.2 soon)
Up for grabs -
Battery life (SGS IV 8 core may take this one, normal quad core may be close)
Screen
development (roms etc)
Add-ons (cases etc)
(please tell me what to add or move)
jonnyaztec said:
Hello XDA,
I'm currently looking into getting the HTC ONE or SGS IV.
Im really stuck on which phone to get at the moment, they are both obviously amazing phone's.
I would like to have a phone that will get android updates so 4.3 and 5.0.
I would like the phone to be "future proof" is either phone more so over the other?
At the moment I'm more inclined to get the SGS IV at the moment but a lot of people on here have said some amazing thing's about the phone. I love the good build quality and front facing audio. But the SGS IV has a slightly bigger screen and slightly more development potential (CM10 etc)
What do you think XDA, as I havent many good comparisons yet (apart from the camera)
Jonny
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I dont think there is such thing as future proof phone nowdays... unless you are talking about immediate future
In terms of specs the two are practically identical. Processor difference is minimal.
Screen size difference is also minimal in terms of practical use. I've had 5" and 4.7" before and I can say that in reality its no difference.
Two factors I would consider are:
- Build quality - SGS has never been about build quality and unless really taken care of its body takes a beating quite easily. HTC One is a winner
- Battery - WIth a non replacable battery in HTC One after a year once the battery weakens you cannot change it. Stuck with it.
So overall, you have to sacrifice one way or another.
To me the premium look/feel of HTC wins any time of the day... but thats me
Both phones will get Key Lime Pie. I can assure you.
Don't mean to be 'that' guy but I'm pretty sure VS threads aren't allowed. No doubt this thread will be closed by mods very soon.
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The War Horse said:
Don't mean to be that guy but I'm pretty sure VS threads aren't allowed. No doubt this thread will be closed by mods very soon.
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Although I have named it a VS Thread my idea is to try and provoke some talks of people to see what is good about the HTC, for people on the fence. There is not really many threads about this, the reviews are not out yet. How are people meant to know what to buy/pre-order? (like my situation it's good to discuss both phones) if that is against the rule , i understand close this puppy down!
Jonny
This will get closed. Its against this forums rules and only leads to insults there are never any good civilized discussions about it.
There are literally tons of threads about what's good about the HTC One. These sort of threads only end up in a flame war with fanboys of HTC and Samsung kicking off with each other.
Have a good look through the threads. Hamdir's sticky mega thread has more then enough info in it to decide of you want it or not.
Then there's the photo threads and there are tons of video reviews. Not to mention reviews and feedback from owners of the phone.
If this isn't a VS thread then you have been quite lazy and not read anything else here as there's been enough for everyone else to decide from.
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Thread has been closed as it is a phone comparison thread. These threads are not allowed.
Hey guys i have made another video for those who are confused b/w S4 or ONE
Here is the speed and multitasking Comparison:
Here is the gaming comparison:
Hope you guys will love it and also i am helpful in buying the right one!
Nice vids, but i hate to say it, this will be another trolling thread... should of posted em on a original thread dude... sooo many of these right now...
Yea nice video but probably best not to have it open as it will turn into flaming.
Comparisons between phones are not allowed due to the inevitable flaming and trolling that ensues (especially when comparing high-end phones where emotions can run a little high). Closed.
[SIZE=+2]Nexus 7 (2013) vs any other device[/SIZE]
I'm starting this thread in an attempt to keep this forum as tidy as possible, for all of us. There will inevitably be quite a few threads comparing the 2013 Nexus 7 to other current devices/upcoming devices. Rather than having a separate thread for each, direct all such discussion into this thread as a way to centralize it all.
Please keep all discussions friendly and even if you don't agree with someone's opinion, at least have the common courtesy to respect what they're saying. Keep the Forum Rules in mind at all times.
Anyone got both N7's and would like to compare the 2?
I haven't got my new one yet so it'd be good to see what others have to say in comparison
My current overclocked Nexus 7 scores about 16000 in Antutu and 1850 in Geekbench, before it reaches 75 degrees celsius and thermal throttling kicks in. Hoping to get the upgrade this week.
There are quite a few threads on this, but I can throw in my two cents when comparing it to the n7 first gen and a galaxy tab 2.
First the of n7... I think the new n7 blows the old one out of the water. It is faster in every way, from a boot time several times faster to its raw power where I can even be updating apps while flipping screens. I also noticed the emmc is a lot faster too. The screen in the new n7 really is good as its hyped up to be. I read the news on there a lot and its beautiful. I can go on confirming what all the online reviewers have said, but instead I'll just say I agree with the 'hype'. What I really like here is the better build quality. Its just looks and feels better built and cleaner. My only real complaint is that while the back is nice looking and the device is very thin, this makes it harder to hold on to. Since I use tpu cases I suppose I don't really care that much.
There isn't much to say about the tab 2 7. Its a older tablet lacking a HD screen. Mine is usable with its ROM and oc, but after using a nexus 7 2 its painful to try to switch back. I wouldn't even consider a galaxy tab 2 in this day and age.
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There are quite a few threads on this, but I can throw in my two cents when comparing it to the n7 first gen and a galaxy tab 2.
The screen in the new n7 really is good as its hyped up to be. I read the news on there a lot and its beautiful.
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I know there's already a few threads but that's why this was made - to try and stop the clutter of different threads cmparing different devices
I can't wait to get mine mainly for the screen to be honest. High end games are gonna look incredible on it so I can't wait to see for myself.
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The screen really is amazing, but I'm sure there are other things that are going to wow you. The speakers are shockingly good so videos and games are great. There is no doubt in my mind its the best tablet I've had, that's a lot coming from me because its still bone stock and I don't feel the need to put a ROM on it. Its the only stock device I have.
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I can't wait to get my hands on one now then
Initially I wasn't going to bother with the upgrade as my current N7 was working great but as I've had a fair few problems with it recently, I figure I may aswell upgrade it now.
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Agreed I think the biggest noticable things from old n7 to n7(2013) is screen watching nd playing games. Speakers are a huge improvement by me. WiFi ois faster connection time not saying it takes
Long on my old n7
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I know there's already a few threads but that's why this was made - to try and stop the clutter of different threads cmparing different devices
I can't wait to get mine mainly for the screen to be honest. High end games are gonna look incredible on it so I can't wait to see for myself.
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Bring some sg deadzone when you'll get it! I want to do a game against you.
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Bring some sg deadzone when you'll get it! I want to do a game against you.
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That's the first thing I'll be testing the screen for, well apart from a film
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My current overclocked Nexus 7 scores about 16000 in Antutu and 1850 in Geekbench, before it reaches 75 degrees celsius and thermal throttling kicks in. Hoping to get the upgrade this week.
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I have both and love my new N7 WAY more. I was never satisified with the screen on the 2012 N7, but the new N7 has a gorgeous screen. The sound is great and it is a MUCH faster tablet. Playing Bloons TD 5, my new N7 can handle WAY WAY WAY more baloons on the screen at once. Thats a ton of math and graphics to deal with and it has no issue. My old N7 used to chug along slowly and get down to easily .5 FPS. I can run some benchmarks for you. Both my N7s are on 4.3 and rooted, no ROM. I was afraid it would be like an iPhone 4 to 4S upgrade, but it is much more of an upgrade than that. I'm very happy with my purchase.
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I have both and love my new N7 WAY more. I was never satisified with the screen on the 2012 N7, but the new N7 has a gorgeous screen. The sound is great and it is a MUCH faster tablet. Playing Bloons TD 5, my new N7 can handle WAY WAY WAY more baloons on the screen at once. Thats a ton of math and graphics to deal with and it has no issue. My old N7 used to chug along slowly and get down to easily .5 FPS. I can run some benchmarks for you. Both my N7s are on 4.3 and rooted, no ROM. I was afraid it would be like an iPhone 4 to 4S upgrade, but it is much more of an upgrade than that. I'm very happy with my purchase.
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I have already sold my old one and gotten the new one.
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I have already sold my old one and gotten the new one.
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I get 20454 in antutu using 4.4 kitkat total stock