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Should I buy this

or should I wait for the Galaxy Nexus.... I can't decide.....
Regards,
BTJ

Just consider two things :
1, do you really need A pen?
2, do you really need a super big phone screen?
If you answer is no then buy Galaxy Nexus.
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xda890 said:
or should I wait for the Galaxy Nexus.... I can't decide.....
Regards,
BTJ
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Thinking, software vs. hardware? Hardware on Note is 5x better, but Galaxy Nexus has new and best software 3 months earlier than galaxy Note. I'll choose Note, because i don't have rush to get the Icecream Sandwich. Just my opinion...
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Consider also three other things :
- Do you need large storage (Nexus deos not have a microSD card)
- Do you need radio FM (Nexus does not have it)
- Do you need ICS (Note does not have it ... yet)

Well, I don't need a pen but I think I would have used it (seems like a good idea)
and big screen is nice, since I always carring my phone in the belt..
- I have also not used up my 16 GB SD card on my Nexus One, so I probably won't need more than 16GB but nice to have the opportunity..
- No need for FM radio..
- This point is where I am not sure.. ICS really looks nice and not having to wait for Samsung to get new releases is also be positive..
Damn theses decisions.....
BTJ

Get the Note for everyone who has moved to a larger screen says they would never go back to a smaller one. The stylus and the SD slot significantly increases the power of the Note and Gingerbread is very capable whilst waiting for ICS which will surely come.

It's a question of hardware versus software
Nexus is a Galaxy S 2 with software improvements and slightly different hardware. Design and look has been updated. Larger screen size is because there are no longer buttons on the bottom. These buttons are now in the OS. So you still have about the same size screen maybe slightly more because the width is slightly larger. Nexus does not have 3G data bands. It does have HSPU and LTE as well as 2G data and 3G voice. The processor and graphics hardware is different. Possibly better than Galaxy S 2. It is still 1.2 ghz dual core. It has Android 4.0, the latest and greatest software, with a host of new features. Nexus has Lotus glass and a higher resolution screen than GS2 as well as NFC.
The Note has a significantly larger 5.3" screen, 1.4 ghz dual core processor, and stylus. It has 3G data & voice as well as HSPU. You will probably be able to get Android 4.0 and almost all its features through a custom rom within a month or two after launch.
The rule is buy for hardware. You will be able to put Android 4.0 on the Galaxy S 2 shortly. I already own a Galaxy S 2 and the hardware is very similar so I would not be getting a whole more with the Nexus. If you do not have the GS2, the Nexus would be a good upgrade for you. With the Note I do have better hardware than GS2, so I'm buying that. One other consideration is size. The Note is big. Really big.

Amen. I didn't regret my purchase for a single second.
And I don't mind to wait another two or three months for ICS so the first bugs are already ironed out.
Gaugerer said:
Get the Note for everyone who has moved to a larger screen says they would never go back to a smaller one. The stylus and the SD slot significantly increases the power of the Note and Gingerbread is very capable whilst waiting for ICS which will surely come.
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Hmmm... Maybe I should "settle" for the Note then... And I guess NFC it still years to go before in active use....
Thx...
BTJ

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I need Galaxy Note. But I need the NFC feature. I can't understand what does the "Optional" mean in some Spec.

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lol... Don't make me want more the Note, you lucky bastard already have it...
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LOL! You're just plain mean
I'm watching the video of the Note release and right in the beginning they also mention the Nexus, and the fact that the Nexus is being released with Ice Cream Sandwich at launch - why isn't the Note also being released on that platform? Makes me curious as to whether or not ICS will never come to the Note - I've already been involved in an innovative platform that never evolved (Garmin iQue 3600), I'm going to be very disappointed if the Note goes the same way....

I've been debating between these 2 and I think it's a no brainer.
If the size of the note isn't an issue for you then it's the note, it's a bigger and high res screen and has far more grunt CPU and GPU.
I haven't yet seen proof that the nexus can display 720p video on full screen (on honeycomb the buttons could not be hidden apart from with a root app).
The only thing the nexus has over it is ICS and I would be amazed if the note didnt get that this year.
"Most importantly, though, the brains of the operation is the OMAP4460 application processor which has two Cortex-A9 cores clocked at 1.2GHz — quite fast, certainly, but it isn’t the 1.5GHz Exynos that we were hoping for.
It is because of the OMAP4460 processor that the Galaxy Nexus will only have the PowerVR SGX540 GPU, an antiquated beast from 2007 that can actually be found underneath the hood of last year’s Nexus S, and in the Droid Bionic. The SGX540 is very weak compared to the Mali-400 GPU found in Samsung’s Exynos SoC (the one that powers the Galaxy S II), and it’s positively snail-paced against the Apple A5′s SGX543MP2."

Frankly, I'm not even tempted by the Nexus or the SGS II compared to the Note, I'm just really curious why they didn't use ICS for two phones being rolled out at the same time.

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OMG, I so hate you!
If you don't mind, how much did it cost?

reinbeau said:
Frankly, I'm not even tempted by the Nexus or the SGS II compared to the Note, I'm just really curious why they didn't use ICS for two phones being rolled out at the same time.
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Maybe because Note already rolled out and Nexus has always to be the first with the newest Android Version
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OMG, I so hate you!
If you don't mind, how much did it cost?
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I paid 472€ ~$650 thanks to a special promotion code. Normally its 550€ here in Germany ~$760!

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Maybe because Note already rolled out and Nexus has always to be the first with the newest Android Version
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No, I know the Note is first, but if you watch that video, the European release of the Nexus was happening at the same time - so they're very close in release date.

funny that they say rollout is 29th and today (28th) many people already got their note

Xperia Yuga specs

Samsung Exynos 5 Quad CPU
3GB of RAM
5-inch OLED display Full HD
128GB storage
16-megapixel camera
3000mAh battery
Water and Dust resistant
IR blaster
http://www.androidauthority.com/son...b-ram-128gb-storage-unveiled-ces-2013-139845/
If this will come to a decent price,i'll say that this is gonna be an all-kill for 2013.

What? I thought it was:
1.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon S4 Pro
2GB RAM
5-inch 1080p LCD screen
13 MP camera
2400 mAh battery
Water resistant
Where did they get this info from?
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I think your specs are wrong George
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Never.
Thanks to all [email protected]€R$ who annoy me.

jman2131 said:
I think your specs are wrong George
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Maybe,but they're not my specs,check the source :laugh:

georgeiulian89 said:
Maybe,but they're not my specs,check the source :laugh:
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Lol the website quoted the specs from a dodgy forum. Someone needs to learn how to be somewhat of a journalist xD
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Confirmed fake:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35449026
Felimenta97 posted this right after I concurred about it in the Xperia 2013 rumour thread in the Xperia T forums
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Sony cant release a phone that is more powerful than all in market
They like to stay behind I phone with 3 gig ram not possible by sony maximum 1.5 quad core and 2 gig ram nd mayb only 1 and 13 mp cam
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justkiddinghere said:
Sony cant release a phone that is more powerful than all in market
They like to stay behind I phone with 3 gig ram not possible by sony maximum 1.5 quad core and 2 gig ram nd mayb only 1 and 13 mp cam
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Maybe 2013 Sony comes with quad-core and 1 G RAM, and Exmore RS, but they just can't release an not-ourtdated fone...

Wrong specs..trust me!
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georgeiulian89 said:
Samsung Exynos 5 Quad CPU
3GB of RAM
5-inch OLED display Full HD
128GB storage
16-megapixel camera
3000mAh battery
Water and Dust resistant
IR blaster
http://www.androidauthority.com/son...b-ram-128gb-storage-unveiled-ces-2013-139845/
If this will come to a decent price,i'll say that this is gonna be an all-kill for 2013.
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George dont say that about samsung, because why like all tue mist well mist of the like samsung, Sony have the 1st phone with 13 mp camera look at the Xperia T and samsung must always 1 step forward to the others, i love Sony they have good products, even the smart phones, but look at this: Sony Xperia Odin:
http://m.gsmarena.com/purported_live_photo_of_sony_xperia_odin_c650x_surfaces_-news-4977.php
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George dont say that about samsung, because why like all tue mist well mist of the like samsung, Sony have the 1st phone with 13 mp camera look at the Xperia T and samsung must always 1 step forward to the others, i love Sony they have good products, even the smart phones, but look at this: Sony Xperia Odin:
http://m.gsmarena.com/purported_live_photo_of_sony_xperia_odin_c650x_surfaces_-news-4977.php
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Just like old xperia x2

3000 mAh battery
Thats twice fatter than arc. Fail...
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More rumor/ news?
New GSMArena article on Yuga
http://www.gsmarena.com/new_photos_of_sony_xperia_yuga_appear_some_specs_confirmed-news-5217.php

Probably is that my next Phone

I really don't get Sony's politics, Xperia V has been announced 3 months ago and it's not released yet and now they announce another device... But truly Yuga seems an excellent device but 5" is too big.

Haha, yuga has a new interface. SO, I have a good idea for make a theme
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Just noticed on mobile review site that the smart connect app is the same as one the play store, and on my phone.
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Lol 128 gb thats insane.............

Nothing is impressive at CES 2013 now that I have the note2

Honestly nothing from what I've seen at ces 2013 regarding mobile makes me want it over my note2.
Anybody else feel the same?
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I feel like "impressive" works on a 2 year cycle. Android and iPhones.
iPhone 4, big leap -> 4s, marginal upgrade -> 5, big leap (performance wise)
- 2010 saw a slew of ~1ghz, 512mb powerhouses that blew away the old 528mhz phones of 2009.
- 2011 saw a marginally faster dual core, mostly 512mb phones limited by RAM.
- 2012 saw incredible dual and quad core, 2gb phones that completely blew away 2011 phones.
- 2013 will see slightly different Tegra 4's, Exynos, and Snapdragons that boast impressive numbers but will be paired with 1 and 2gb RAM phones and see little to no real world performance differences.
- 2014 will see phones that are an enormous upgrade from 2013.
Just my thoughts. I bought my Note II to carry me into mid-late 2014, because I believe this to be true.

nothing interesting for now, very happy with 720P display because i think that 1080P display will consume a lot of battery and we will not notice any difference
The good things that i saw : The Tegra and Snapdragon cpu and the 13 MP camera on some devices but i will not change my Note 2 for this.
A dual core processor is enough now and we have quad core with a great battery life

Wholeheartedly agree with both of you. But I don't really understand why some manufacturers focus on a high number of camera megapixels, I'd rather have better optics and camera hardware than the ability to make large posters.
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Same here. I wish manufacturers could spend more time on system optimization, UI design or software development rather than racing specs.
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adytum said:
Wholeheartedly agree with both of you. But I don't really understand why some manufacturers focus on a high number of camera megapixels, I'd rather have better optics and camera hardware than the ability to make large posters.
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because ordinary buyer doesnt care about optics, they need higher numbers of everything and then they show their e-penis.... ;D
full hd display for smartphone? nah for me note 2 hd RGB display is more than enough, not so power hungry and display is gorgeous.

Note II is my first smartphone, and so far I think it'll last me for at least until 2014. And I won't submit into peer pressure when S4 arrives, but I hope I won't be too jealous when Note III comes out. After all, it's just 7 more months until the next IFA

After having phones since 1994, I can say the Note 2 is finally my perfect device.
The screen is brilliant, and the audio is sublime with the hack brovided by EdgaBimbam.
Can't think of anything close to the Note 2 right now!
The Xperia Yuga (Z) is getting focus, but Sony phones have major battery issues due to lack of optimization and a very power hungry out of date LCD.
Keith

And yet all of you are lining up to buy new Galaxy S 4 or Note 3 next year
But yeah its true that neither of them was revealed at the CES
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It's better that I haven't seen anything attractive in CES. All these money sucking toys will give me some time to gather more, lol. The only thing interested me is the Sony OLED T.V.
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You are correct but apart from that most of the flagship phones like s4 and htc and others weren't there.
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i liked the look of the new sony xperia Z, im not lusting after it though.

okay I stand corrected. I just saw the Lenovo K900 and video and all I can say is wow. And some impressive specs.

The most interesting part for me is the announcement of octa core, thats just wow, s4 and note 3 will come with it.
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i liked the look of the new sony xperia Z, im not lusting after it though.
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i thought it was a embarrassment compared to the note 2, i compared the specs and the only thing the xperia Z has against the note 2 is a better camera.

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The most interesting part for me is the announcement of octa core, thats just wow, s4 and note 3 will come with it.
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It wont come with s4/note3. With s5/note4 it should be included

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the only thing the xperia Z has against the note 2 is a better camera.
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and it won't break, oh sorry, shatter, from a 3 ft fall

I like the Sony Xperia Z as well as the ZTE Grand S.

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and it won't break, oh sorry, shatter, from a 3 ft fall
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And its water resistant up to 1 meter, great for those who use their phones while on the toilet haha.

Would be keen to hold the Huawei 6.1" to see how bigger it feels than the note ii.
The most exciting thing at CES for me is the Oculus Rift. Not mobile I know, but it looks pretty awesome.
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[Q] Galaxy S4 vs Others

Galaxy S4 vs others.
Hey I know there are a few other threads out there like this but they are not really specific enough. I'm torn, I'm going to be buying a new phone in the next month or so and I'm confused as to which phone I should get, I've looked at many comparisons and still can't decide which is the better buy:
Galaxy S4
LG Optimus G Pro
Sony Xperia Z
HTC One(Maybe a little small)
Any thoughts on the matter or feedback would be appreaciated. Thanks. :good:
Note: I do live in Australia so that may affect my choice.

You're on XDA forums, and it's not a place for people who are new to android. You should be able to decide for yourself what features will be more useful to you. If you still can't, at least tell what features draw you on each of the phones.
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Tbh, the best for you is to go on a retail store and compare those 4 phones then choose the best for you and the one that will satisfy your needs. It's just a matter of self preference. No need to start a new thread that may attract fanboyism, bashing and flaming wars.
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S4
Advantages: Best processor in the pack. Tiny form factor.
Disadvantages: Nothing really, unless you count the plastic body.
Xperia Z
Advantages: Solid build.
Disadvantages: Slowest processor in this bunch (still fast).
HTC One
Advantages: Amazing build quality
Disadvantages: Feels uncomfortable due to excessively angular design.
G Pro
Advantages: Good build quality.
Disadvantages: No stylus.
Personally, I would recommend the S4. It's likely that it will be updated to at least 2 major android versions like what happened with the S2. It has the most battery efficient AND powerful chip around.
EDIT: Is Australia getting the S600 or Exynos Octa version?

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S4
Advantages: Best processor in the pack. Tiny form factor.
Disadvantages: Nothing really, unless you count the plastic body.
Xperia Z
Advantages: Solid build.
Disadvantages: Slowest processor in this bunch (still fast).
HTC One
Advantages: Amazing build quality
Disadvantages: Feels uncomfortable due to excessively angular design.
G Pro
Advantages: Good build quality.
Disadvantages: No stylus.
Personally, I would recommend the S4. It's likely that it will be updated to at least 2 major android versions like what happened with the S2. It has the most battery efficient AND powerful chip around.
EDIT: Is Australia getting the S600 or Exynos Octa version?
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I understand this is your opinion but
HTC One is super comfortable according to anyone that owns it, reviewers and users.
Xz is also waterproof which is a good thing and S4 pro is more than powerful.
S IV build quality could definitely be better but im ok with it.
And OP just go to a store like a user mentioned and go see what you like best.

get the htc one if you can stand that ugly logo in front of your face next to the capacitive buttons.
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I can confirm for sure that you can fry eggs on the back of the xperia z. After having heating problem with my nexus 4 I thought that was lg's fault but I was wrong, it's the snap dragon s4 pro CPU that has a problem with making devices really hot.
That's why Sony made it waterproof so that you can leave your phone in a cold water jar
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I can confirm for sure that you can fry eggs on the back of the xperia z. After having heating problem with my nexus 4 I thought that was lg's fault but I was wrong, it's the snap dragon s4 pro CPU that has a problem with making devices really hot.
That's why Sony made it waterproof so that you can leave your phone in a cold water jar
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even the s3 gets really hot. it is the quad core and i bet even the s4 will get hot as well.
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even the s3 gets really hot. it is the quad core and i bet even the s4 will get hot as well.
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I hope not all the threads about device being plastic then no octa version for uk turning me down from getting s4 never had a Samsung device before apart from galaxy nexus and I am dying to buy s4 I don't like htc although HTC one has fantastic design but their device like a lot complicated to root or unlock boot loader could've bought xprria z but I currently own a nexus 4 which has the same spec as z apart from 5 inch screen also will never buy lg product ever again don't know what to do
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get the htc one if you can stand that ugly logo in front of your face next to the capacitive buttons.

Your Question must be asked in Q/A forum buddy.
BTW S4 is the best among all beasts..

Thanks
Woah!! Thanks guys for all your posts. I' m not new to android but I'm still having a tough time deciding. Thank you again for the help and I hope I'll be getting my awesome new phone soon.

Samsung Galaxy S IV. Most awaited.

I also live in Australia and having a tough time deciding between GS4 or HOne. I am with Vodafone. Which is Vodafone getting for 3g. I really hope Exynos octa.

Sad....
I just read an article on Gizmodo: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2013/03/unofficial-list-says-australias-getting-the-quad-core-s4/
It shows that Australia might only get the Snapdragon 600 S4.

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I also live in Australia and having a tough time deciding between GS4 or HOne. I am with Vodafone. Which is Vodafone getting for 3g. I really hope Exynos octa.
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HTC no external card slot as far as I know, and lower spec camera. Besides slightly slower processor etc that's enough for me to go the GS4
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Xperia z2 replacement

After 2 years my z2 is up for replacing.
Checked all phone reviews and this is my thinking.
Samsung s6 - not waterproof but otherwise good
Anything with snapdragon 810 - avoid
Surely more options than this. Dont really know whats arriving soon, any ideas?

One plus two. Wait for the reviews. It's a beast of a phone.
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S6 terrible battery life too, and no external SD card support . Wait for the Z5
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Mine is up come, December.
Waiting to see what the Z5 has to offer, ( Z3+ was so disappointing). Love Sony and wouldn't wanna change. If things are not promising, then i will surely get myself the Note 5.

If sony disappoints you can always go for N5 2015..

Waiting for Z5 with 5.7 inch QHD and Snapdragon 820 to arrive Q2 2016

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Waiting for Z5 with 5.7 inch QHD and Snapdragon 820 to arrive Q2 2016
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I am so hoping that the Z5 comes with all these cool new upgrades. What you think about the fingerprint scanner?

But it has been released only 1.5 years ago. Not on earth for 2 years yet. And I do not think it fails to do any of the 2015's tasks.
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Waiting for Z5 with 5.7 inch QHD and Snapdragon 820 to arrive Q2 2016
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I hope it's not a 5.7 inch display. 5.2 already too big for me. I need something I can easily fit on my pockets.
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I hope it's not a 5.7 inch display. 5.2 already too big for me. I need something I can easily fit on my pockets.
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Go for the Z5 Compact with HD 4.8 inch and Snapdragon 820

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Go for the Z5 Compact with HD 4.8 inch and Snapdragon 820
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I will go for the compact if they use the same internal specs as the normal Z5.
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If I were you OP I'd wait for the Z5, Z2 is still an awesome phone, more complete than any other imho. (excluding Z3,Z4)

Go for any Xperia phone with snapdragon 820 on it. So better wait than regret.
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I want a new phone too. But all the phones I want are a step back in terms of build quality, water proof, battery life. Only thing every phone has on the z2 is the camera.

I love my z2 but there are couple of annoyances: the USB flap, its really annoying to move it around every time I need to plug in usb, it feels like it could break easily. could be just my phone, but the battery life doesnt seem to be that good.
Im looking at one plus phones but im not sure about them yet

Any Xperia up with SD820+4Gb Ram
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I think z2 is enough, if it still work.