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Possibly looking at the GS3, would like some opinions

I have a friend who is letting me use the upgrade on their line at the end of September to get a phone so I can keep my unlimited. As it sits right now I have a Galaxy Nexus. I love the phone but want something with newer tech. I had a few questions though.
The first being battery life of the phone compared to the GNex. I'm not at all satisfied with the performance of the Nexus regarding the battery. I average under 2 hours screen time and medium usage, and that sort of stinks. Since the S3 has the same size battery as my extended I have now, is the batter life good in those regards?
Secondly there are some good looking phones coming down the line. I'm a picky person when it comes to screens. Is the quality good regarding the screen? I have some burn in on my nexus and I don't know how the S3 is. Also, the nexus has an annoying issue where the screen loses sensitivity after a while. Does that happen on the S3 as well?
Would I be better waiting for the Note 2, RAZR maxx HD, or the HTC device or getting the S3?
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Here's my personal opinion;
If you're looking for newer tech, why don't you wait for the new Nexus phone(s) coming around December? The S3 is bound to lag behind upcoming phones because technology is moving really fast.
Since the Galaxy S3 has the same screen as the Galaxy Nexus, it is bound to be affected by screen burns after a year or more. The screen quality is excellent but Super AMOLED screens are prone to burn-ins. The Note 2 has a better screen, in my opinion.
The battery life of the S3 is superb! Really. My friend's Nexus doesn't last long at all whilst my S3 can last for a long time!
Stick with the Nexus for now.

Thanks for the honest responses. I wish more companies would follow HTC and use super LCD2, the screen is awesome and crystal clear. I like the note 2 but I fear it might be just too big.
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Just wait a bit for the optimus g or a bit more for the new nexus. The sg3 is great, but there are going to be a few better choises very soon, at least hardware-wise. Then razr maxx hd looks promising, It might be a good bet considering the google acquisition of moto...

I have never been a fan of LG, they always seem to be lacking. I heard a rumor about the new nexus being the 5 inch phablet from HTC. Not sure how I feel about having a super big phone. I'll have to check out the note 2 to figure out if I could handle it.
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chrisjm00 said:
I have never been a fan of LG, they always seem to be lacking. I heard a rumor about the new nexus being the 5 inch phablet from HTC. Not sure how I feel about having a super big phone. I'll have to check out the note 2 to figure out if I could handle it.
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The razr maxx hd looks nice on videos and articles, but Its a bit thick and has a dual core cpu. Lg makes great hardware, but I've never liked the software and slow updates. There are probably going to be other devices with a s4 pro(quadcore) chip soon I would wait and go for one of those.

SGS3 is awesome... Best phone I ever had (and I had quite a few..).
Battery lasts me all day (just email, browsing & reading newsfeeds), no problem. Screen is nice, no complaints. The S3 is just gorgeous and really speedy. I use mine with a 64GB SD-Card, which is the reason why I passed on the GNex.. I need storage space for movies and music!
Best of all, I hook my S3 up to my 42in flatscreen TV (LG), and the picture is nice and crisp...
Did I already suggest you should get an S3 (Quad core)?
Sure, there will always be better & faster phones coming out, but this one just has everything you (probably) want.
Just one thing I really hate about the S3: the physical 'Home' button. HTC did that better on the Rezound (a crappy phone w/ a nice screen...), even though those morons gave it 4 buttons. - How dumb is that?
I certainly will never get another HTC as long as 'Sense' is around - even though I used to root all my phones and put Custom ROMs (preferably CM) on them anyway...
However, I have to admit that after using Samsung TouchWiz (in JB flavor) for the last 6-8 weeks, I have no desire switching to some always half-broken CM ROM anymore.
With TW, at least, all the features work.. right away!!!
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Isnt there a new HTC one x5 coming out? (seeing as you said you like htc screens, this ones meant to be 5 inches and full 1080p) could be just a rumour but have a look: http://blog.gsmarena.com/the-htc-5-phablet-to-be-the-google-nexus-5/

I am having this phone and after using a store model I found it pretty smooth.

i have to honestly say this phone is amazing. not a single fault with it.
its heavily supported by the community, paranoid android is amazing too. etc etc etc.
but as always, just look at what you need. theres never any point looking for the greatest tech, because another this or that will come along in a month and be the new 'best'.
for me, external SD card was a must, removable battery is always nice, etc etc.
either take the dive and get an S3 which will be a really really solid phone for the next 12 months and probably longer, or wait another 6 and get the next big thing, be it nexus, galaxy, HTC <insert name here>... but just make sure it does what you need (and with the number of custom roms out there, this is becoming more and more flexible)

diz_dizane said:
i have to honestly say this phone is amazing. not a single fault with it.
its heavily supported by the community, paranoid android is amazing too. etc etc etc.
but as always, just look at what you need. theres never any point looking for the greatest tech, because another this or that will come along in a month and be the new 'best'.
for me, external SD card was a must, removable battery is always nice, etc etc.
either take the dive and get an S3 which will be a really really solid phone for the next 12 months and probably longer, or wait another 6 and get the next big thing, be it nexus, galaxy, HTC <insert name here>... but just make sure it does what you need (and with the number of custom roms out there, this is becoming more and more flexible)
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Same here, this phone is great, lots of fun and also needed an SD card and battery I could swap. Nothing worse than arriving somewhere and having to wait for the phone to charge!

I was thinking of jumping from the Sensation 4G with Tmo to the GS3 since they are offering an upgrade 2 months early...I think I will stay with my rooted Sensation a bit longer its awesome anyways but I think Tmo will be getting a new line up before Christmas...Im considering the Note 2 but it may be too big Im not sure yet...just dont wanna waste an upgrade and a month later the lastest and greatest hit the market....
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A lot comes down to personal preference.
Like the first reply said why not wait until december.
I had the Galaxy S3 and I hated it.
Found it very uncomfortable to use. Impossible to operate in one had. I would try it out yourself, i wish i did, its not as smooth as everyone makes out. However, i was advised to do lots of things to it which would have made it smooth like rooting etc (i couldn't be bothered with the hassle of that)
Screen is very good but not as good as other phones and its really bad in sunlight. Almost unusable.
Dont know what battery other people have got but its not very good. You wouldn't get through a day with it thats for sure. Android fans had a tough time over the years with battery but this is an improvement.
Also, the device is not very pretty as others seem to think. Again this is personal preference. Its very plasticy and flimsy. One drop and its dead. Poor build quality.
As you can see my post is very negative due to the experience I had with it. Personally, if your an android fan wait til december.

The opposite of what he ^ said.
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antdawe said:
A lot comes down to personal preference.
Like the first reply said why not wait until december.
I had the Galaxy S3 and I hated it.
Found it very uncomfortable to use. Impossible to operate in one had. I would try it out yourself, i wish i did, its not as smooth as everyone makes out. However, i was advised to do lots of things to it which would have made it smooth like rooting etc (i couldn't be bothered with the hassle of that)
Screen is very good but not as good as other phones and its really bad in sunlight. Almost unusable.
Dont know what battery other people have got but its not very good. You wouldn't get through a day with it thats for sure. Android fans had a tough time over the years with battery but this is an improvement.
Also, the device is not very pretty as others seem to think. Again this is personal preference. Its very plasticy and flimsy. One drop and its dead. Poor build quality.
As you can see my post is very negative due to the experience I had with it. Personally, if your an android fan wait til december.
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An opinion, that most people do not share. I would just wait for the next Nexus or look at what HTC is brining out. Something tells me the new Nexus phone may be a disappointment, I do hope I'm wrong though

Difficult choice

Just wondering on people's opinions I'm currently using the HTC One X and I'm so tempted to sell it on and pick up the nexus 4
I'm happy with the phone I currently have just have always wanted a nexus device but will it even be and upgrade on my current phone?
I could sell what I have and only have to put like 40 quid towards a nexus 4 I'm just worried that it might end up being a down grade and in two minds about what I should do
What would you do in my position keep the HTC or sell and get the nexus
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colobos said:
Just wondering on people's opinions I'm currently using the HTC One X and I'm so tempted to sell it on and pick up the nexus 4
I'm happy with the phone I currently have just have always wanted a nexus device but will it even be and upgrade on my current phone?
I could sell what I have and only have to put like 40 quid towards a nexus 4 I'm just worried that it might end up being a down grade and in two minds about what I should do
What would you do in my position keep the HTC or sell and get the nexus
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I wanted to buy the one x....and than i saw the nexus, glass from both sides (gorrila 2), black, sexy, fast, very fast, faster android than any other with UI.... so i went and bought the nexus4. guess what, i did not regret it at any moment.
If you like the plastic feeling in your hands than dont sell the one x. It is a great phone.
one thing that bothers me is, a nightmare, my nexus falls on hard floor and the glass breaks....otherwise loving it...

My wife has the one X, I have the n4. After playing with the colors on my n4, my screen is leaps and bounds better than hers. The one X is a tiny bit bigger but I think it'd be a bit more durable. I think nexus 4 is more visually pleasing and I like that it's the same thickness all the way through. It's fragile so if you drop stuff you'll want a case. I don't have a case and haven't had any issues, but I haven't dropped yet either (knock on wood). It was a huge pain in the ass unlocking the bootloader for her. Since I already have adb setup, I was unlocked and running custom roms in 10 mins.I can't remember the tech specs but they are pretty similar I think. I would still make the change if I were in your position. It's a beautiful device and has a ton of developer support, as well as it being one of the first devices to get any new android versions straight from Google. I'm not sure about her battery life but I regularly get 4+ hrs screen on time and once got over 5 without trying anything special. This wasrunning carbon rom and trinity kernel, iI'm not sure about stock.

I have the One X+ and I would choose the nexus. Its the smoothest most fluid phone I've ever used and it feels so premium in my hands. Just my 2 cents
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I had a One X before I went & got my N4--feels like a significant step up. Also given the size of the N4's dev community you can rest easy knowing this phone will be up to date with all the latest ROMs & miscellaneous development for years to come in case you can't afford an upgrade anytime soon.
The phone's gorgeous. Go for it.

I had the one XL which I ditched for the nexus 4. The one X has a slightly better screen, and I do mean slightly. Also the camera is better.
The first thing I noticed after switching back to a nexus device (had the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus) after using the one X is that the phone is capable of multitasking again. That is one thing that drove me nuts with Sense, everything gets killed if left in the background for more than a few seconds.
I like to be able to constantly switch back and forth between apps without having then reload, and this phone will let you do that.
Another plus for the nexus is the large development community, and unlike HTC Google actually releases the source instead of stalling for as long as they can only to release the source for previous versions of their kernals.
In short, get the Nexus. I can't think of anything about the One X I miss.
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Should I buy a Nexus 4?

Hey,
I have had my one x since release day, but now it is in a bad way.
The screen has become partially delaminated, allowing dirt into the screen and causing a section of the touch screen to not function. The back is also very scratched.
Assuming I can do the repair myself, the parts would cost around £115.
My question is, should I get a nexus 4 or would I be in any way downgrading?
I could do my best to disguise the problems (clean under screen and reseal) and I might get around £150 from a recycling company.
A few things to note are that I love stock android and the idea of getting updates almost instantly.
I also don't think I would need more than 16gb given the use of Google drive and 35gb of Dropbox.
I do however love my phones screen and the community for the One X.
Anyway, I would love to hear people's opinions and have discussions about this as choosing my phone is one of the most important decisions I have to make haha.
ORStoner

Inspite of its design shortcuts and glass back, the n4 is a good deal.
If your device is shot, I'd say get one.
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I'm not sure whether I like the idea of a glass back. To be honest, whilst the plastic on my phone is battered the screen is still completely pristine.
Unless it is found to be super fragile, I would welcome the addition of more glass.
Does anyone know how the screen on the n4 compares to the one X?

It's on par with the X, it beats it in certain areas vice versa but One X probably has the better screen that's not saying the IPS on the N4 is bad as it's just as good.
However you lose a bit of screen estate due to the on screen buttons.
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nikzDHD said:
It's on par with the X, it beats it in certain areas vice versa but One X probably has the better screen that's not saying the IPS on the N4 is bad as it's just as good.
However you lose a bit of screen estate due to the on screen buttons.
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On par nikz.....?
S4Pro destroys our T3 in both CPU and GPU.
plus a 2100 battery for 28nm chip, whereas our HOX is 1800 with 40nm
42mbps HSDPA+
GPS with GLONASS support.
Stock fast updates
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I was answering his question regarding the screens
But yes, hardware wise it does put our One X to shame only the screen is probably better, better camera and more storage and Sense are probably the only benefits the HOX offers.
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chrisjcks said:
On par nikz.....?
S4Pro destroys our T3 in both CPU and GPU.
plus a 2100 battery for 28nm chip, whereas our HOX is 1800 with 40nm
42mbps HSDPA+
GPS with GLONASS support.
Stock fast updates
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He was talking about the screen
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nikzDHD said:
I was answering his question regarding the screens
But yes, hardware wise it does put our One X to shame only the screen is probably better, better camera and more storage and Sense are probably the only benefits the HOX offers.
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The camera was going to be my next question. The one x camera disappointed me a bit due to all the claims htc made at mwc, are you suggesting the n4 is not as good?
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ORStoner said:
The camera was going to be my next question. The one x camera disappointed me a bit due to all the claims htc made at mwc, are you suggesting the n4 is not as good?
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Yes most of the reviews state its not as good as all the other phones. But it's decent according to the reviews. Just check out the sample shots on various sites and see if you can live with the results.
One X camera isn't bad at all for a mobile device, the Nokia 920 and iphone 5 beat the HOX camera.
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I think I have just two more questions. When will it stop receiving updates first? Does the nexus s or galaxy nexus still get updates first or do they have to wait?
Also, how easy it to to root and install kernels etc? The one was a hassle and I had to void my warranty.
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ORStoner said:
I think I have just two more questions. When will it stop receiving updates first? Does the nexus s or galaxy nexus still get updates first or do they have to wait?
Also, how easy it to to root and install kernels etc? The one was a hassle and I had to void my warranty.
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Not sure about the first question as I've never had a Nexus device but I'm sure they are still getting updates.
Unlocking a Nexus device is the most simplest simple command and your done, so it should be a breeze installing roms and kernels and shouldn't affect warranty like the HOX does I believe as it's a developers phone end of the day.
I for one will be getting one to try out hopefully on release day if permitting. Getting a bit angry with the HOX battery life it can last me through the day but when I start using it dies quickly.
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chrisjcks said:
On par nikz.....?
S4Pro destroys our T3 in both CPU and GPU.
plus a 2100 battery for 28nm chip, whereas our HOX is 1800 with 40nm
42mbps HSDPA+
GPS with GLONASS support.
Stock fast updates
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Good point. The battery will be much better on the N4 since it's a 28nm cpu.

Well honestly.. You seem to have a rugged lifestyle, or is real rough on your phones. I would suggest you get something more like the Casio commando phone.
I don't think the n4 would be good for kids in school, or anything that could possibly harm a glass bodied phone.
But as a backup, out going out phone, sure. Plus the price is right, and wouldn't hurt you too bad if you are stuck in a contract.
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I usually keep better care of my devices, I was just hit by a car on my bike and it fell out of my pocket. It was in a case but it came of during the crash.

Douchebag whoever hit you hope your well though, get them to buy you a new phone
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nikzDHD said:
Douchebag whoever hit you hope your well though, get them to buy you a new phone
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I'm fine. They drove off though
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I usually keep better care of my devices, I was just hit by a car on my bike and it fell out of my pocket. It was in a case but it came of during the crash.
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I honestly couldn't suggest it, if you do a lot of bike riding, or if it's you're main source of transportation.
You Europeans do a lot more bike riding than us lazy Americans though, I think the price of gas has a lot to do with it.
I remember when I bought my evo, I was floored when I found out that someone in the UK basically paid double what I did, after vat.
My sensation would be great for bike riding, since the gorilla glass screen curves inward to avoid scratches, and the battery cover is the whole phone case, just get a new one for 30 bucks when the old one gets scuffed up. Battery life is meh, though.
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mrbkkt1 said:
I honestly couldn't suggest it, if you do a lot of bike riding, or if it's you're main source of transportation.
You Europeans do a lot more bike riding than us lazy Americans though, I think the price of gas has a lot to do with it.
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Bah. I'm American, and I ride 3+ miles a day.
Do live in NYC tho. Def get a good case for your phone if you ride.
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so.... should I buy or shouldn't I......
Hello all!
Question - As far as I understood - Menu Buttons are on-screen.
That means Menu Buttons are taking a lil' of the 4,7 inch screen?????, so that actually the usable screen without buttons is smthng like 4,6 or so?
Or rephrased:
Is the usable part of screen bigger in the case of the HOX than in Nexus 4?
I don't know what to do to be honest.... i could sell my hox for smthing like nearly 350 Euros, and hopefully i would get a Nexus 4 for it....
But is it really worth???
Pluses of the HOX in my opinion over the Nexus:
1. Sense
2. Screen + Camera
3. Beats Equalizer
4. HOX community
Now... I would change it for a Nexus 4 for the following reasons:
1. Updates directly from Google
2. Phone designed together with google, so it will be their hardware reference when google issues an android upgrade
3. Design (Glass-back)
4. 2gb of RAM and better processor
Now, to be honest I miss iOS in terms of buttery user interface, clean interface, no force-closes, etc.
I don't want to switch again to iOS, but it would be nice to find something alike in an android....
I had the best experience with the HOX for a sense ROM, and with i9100 a very fine experience with CM9.
I am searching for THE Android device.... Is Nexus it?
If not, then I would bet on the next flagship from HTC (not the HOX+, but the next one).
Samsung is totally out of the question due to it's cheap recycled-plastic design!

kreindler said:
Hello all!
Question - As far as I understood - Menu Buttons are on-screen.
That means Menu Buttons are taking a lil' of the 4,7 inch screen?????, so that actually the usable screen without buttons is smthng like 4,6 or so?
Or rephrased:
Is the usable part of screen bigger in the case of the HOX than in Nexus 4?
I don't know what to do to be honest.... i could sell my hox for smthing like nearly 350 Euros, and hopefully i would get a Nexus 4 for it....
But is it really worth???
Pluses of the HOX in my opinion over the Nexus:
1. Sense
2. Screen + Camera
3. Beats Equalizer
4. HOX community
Now... I would change it for a Nexus 4 for the following reasons:
1. Updates directly from Google
2. Phone designed together with google, so it will be their hardware reference when google issues an android upgrade
3. Design (Glass-back)
4. 2gb of RAM and better processor
Now, to be honest I miss iOS in terms of buttery user interface, clean interface, no force-closes, etc.
I don't want to switch again to iOS, but it would be nice to find something alike in an android....
I had the best experience with the HOX for a sense ROM, and with i9100 a very fine experience with CM9.
I am searching for THE Android device.... Is Nexus it?
If not, then I would bet on the next flagship from HTC (not the HOX+, but the next one).
Samsung is totally out of the question due to it's cheap recycled-plastic design!
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Kinda have to comment on this. I can GUARANTEE you that within a month or so the Nexus will have better community support, its 75% of the reason i got rid of my HOX and went back to my old Galaxy S. Granted the HOX community is much more established now, but nothing beats Nexus devices for community and devs and so on.

Is it actually worth it?

I'm considering the nexus as my replacement for my HTC one x. Is it worth it as it costs 4398 HKD ~550USD here?
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I would say the Nexus 4 is extremely worth it. Every £ spent without regret.
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I don't know if it's THAT much of a step up from a One X...I might actually prefer my One X+ to the N4...but that's still up for some testing, but right now I'm leaning towards the OX+.

Nexus 4 isn't really much of a hardware upgrade, if any, but it enjoys unprecedented firmware support. Good luck getting any new versions of android on the one x. If you want your updates quickly then the nexus it's the only choice.
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I went from the HTC One X to the Nexus 4...
Eh
I don't think it is a huge step up from the One X. The processor may be faster but the S4 in the One X is mighty quick in its own right. You barely even notice the extra gig of RAM too. I don't know how gaming is affected because i barely ever game on my smartphone so i wont comment on that aspect. I'm in Canada so i get LTE on my Nexus 4 but the One X had LTE too so no change there. Both have 16gb of space. The recovery is a preference issue as i prefer the CWM to TWRP which the One X needs to use (CWM doesn't run properly on it).
Camera is downright a thing i miss though. The One X has a fantastic camera better than the Nexus, hell its better than most any other smartphone. And the screen itself is far better than anything on the market (Nexus 4's is not as bright). Its blacks were far darker than the Nexus. But neither are as nice as an AMOLED screen.
The physical feel is also a personal preference where i loved the polycarbonate soft touch feel of the One X over the glass of the Nexus. I never used a case with the One X whereas with the Nexus i need one. The unibody construction HTC has got down to an art...i hope the next nexus is an HTC (or a Sony but that's another topic).
There are many issues but if i had to go back and give myself advice i would tell me to stick to the One X.
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I've got both and I prefer the One X the screen is much better, camera is much better, Sense has some excellent features missing on stock android. Both are good phones though, if you want the latest software stick with the Nexus but if you enjoy Sense and that stick with the One X.
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Deus_eps_machina said:
I went from the HTC One X to the Nexus 4...
Eh
I don't think it is a huge step up from the One X. The processor may be faster but the S4 in the One X is mighty quick in its own right. You barely even notice the extra gig of RAM too. I don't know how gaming is affected because i barely ever game on my smartphone so i wont comment on that aspect. I'm in Canada so i get LTE on my Nexus 4 but the One X had LTE too so no change there. Both have 16gb of space. The recovery is a preference issue as i prefer the CWM to TWRP which the One X needs to use (CWM doesn't run properly on it).
Camera is downright a thing i miss though. The One X has a fantastic camera better than the Nexus, hell its better than most any other smartphone. And the screen itself is far better than anything on the market (Nexus 4's is not as bright). Its blacks were far darker than the Nexus. But neither are as nice as an AMOLED screen.
The physical feel is also a personal preference where i loved the polycarbonate soft touch feel of the One X over the glass of the Nexus. I never used a case with the One X whereas with the Nexus i need one. The unibody construction HTC has got down to an art...i hope the next nexus is an HTC (or a Sony but that's another topic).
There are many issues but if i had to go back and give myself advice i would tell me to stick to the One X.
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I'm using the international variant of the One X, with Tegra 3. Most Gameloft games are either incompatible or running badly, and the CPU governor is to powersaving. However, I do love Sense, but I don't like the speed of updates as well and I game a lot. The 16 GBs aren't really that much so I'm really thinking about it since I will trade in my One X for the Nexus 4.

You just making this thread is just simply making an excuse to justify upgrading so you don't feel as bad for spending money towards a new phone.
Don't think about it, just be about it and buy it. Otherwise you're just going to be obsessed about it and end up buying the phone two weeks later. It always happens to me, "I will not do it" but yet I keep looking at the forums and look what happens..... It happened.
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I dont understand why this thread was made.....
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DroidModder said:
I dont understand why this thread was made.....
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No idea. In psychology class I learned people make threads like this to justify their purchases because they feel better about themselves for whatever purchases they make that aren't necessarily a necessity purchase.
If you want the phone, buy it. We shouldn't have to convince you otherwise. It's as simple as that. Do your own research and determine what you want. If you made the thread in the Galaxy S3 forums with the same posting, they'd tell you to get the S3. All you're going to get here are biased posts. It's one sided, op wants to feel better and more confident in his purchase
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ever hear of the saying 'you get what you pay for'? there is a reason this phone is only 300 bucks. if you are paying 550 equivalent.... you dont want this phone over the hox.

zephiK said:
No idea. In psychology class I learned people make threads like this to justify their purchases because they feel better about themselves for whatever purchases they make that aren't necessarily a necessity purchase.
If you want the phone, buy it. We shouldn't have to convince you otherwise. It's as simple as that. Do your own research and determine what you want. If you made the thread in the Galaxy S3 forums with the same posting, they'd tell you to get the S3. All you're going to get here are biased posts. It's one sided, op wants to feel better and more confident in his purchase
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Well, TBH, some people did say not to get the N4 as the HOX is almost the same/better. I'm not gonna get it as its freaking expensive and from what I know has some serious GPU throttling issues.

XxVcVxX said:
Well, TBH, some people did say not to get the N4 as the HOX is almost the same/better. I'm not gonna get it as its freaking expensive and from what I know has some serious GPU throttling issues.
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"SOME" ....... it's like going to a gang territory, "is this gang better than THIS OTHER GANG?"
are the gangsters going to say that the other gang is better? hell no... they would obviously say theirs is the best to have more members. its biased and common sense. if i was going to post in the one x forum saying, one x or gs3? one x or n4? ... they would say one x.
you're paying more than what the phone is sold for, $299-$349 is the default price via Google Play. if you buy it from eBay / etc, its ~$529ish as any other off contract device.
GPU throttling issue: it isnt an issue. its done that way by default as it is on the Galaxy Nexus. who cares about benchmarks. just DO WHAT YOU WANT / LIKE. if you like your one x, then stick with it. just at the origination of your OP post you didnt like the one x.
its really YOUR decision and none of ours. im not going to beg you to get the phone, its your decision and your money. spend it how you like, that's all i have to say. i dont get any of these "worth it" threads. its obviously something thats going on in your head. if you're looking for opinions then read reviews about the phone or use the search feature and look up people's reviews / opinions about the phone in 10+ other threads before having to make your own for attention on whether you should get it or not.

The Nexus 4 is just a much better device than the HOX, even if they were both the same price. I honestly haven't looked back and am so glad I sold it to cover the cost of my Nexus. Things I don't miss about my One X:
Awful battery life - I get 5 hours on screen time with my Nexus and easily lasts a day, my One X was dead at about 2 hours screen time and needed to be charged twice a day at least.
The heat/ Tegra 3 - Tegra is just an awful CPU end of. My One X would get so hot from general use, JUST listening to music with the phone turned off 45C, browsing 50C, playing games 50C+. My Nexus doesn't hit more than 35C normal use and 40C under heavy use.
The lag - Sense as a launcher is laggy, but I fixed that with Apex, but even then it wasn't buttery smooth around the OS. So I installed a JB CN10 ROM and it was pretty much buttery smooth. However after using the nexus 4 for a bit and you notice what real speed and smoothness is about.
Multitasking - Plain and simple, the One X cant really multi task. It's a mess. Just watching app redraws constantly got annoying. What I will say is that having the soft keys has increased the amount of times I use the task switcher because it's so effortless and smooth. This is probably something you won't appreciate till you have soft keys.
Locked bootloader - Yes you can unlock it, but through HTC so it means that HTC can simply wave away your warranty now.
There are good things about the One X, it's screen is still the best and depending on preference the design is nice. However comparing them side to side one thing is obvious, the Nexus looks and feels like a grown ups premium device, the sort of feeling you get when hold an iphone (I think we all get that feeling, lets not deny it).The One X is designed very well, and best out of other android devices, but you never get the premium feel. Also the camera on the Nexus 4 so far, has been pretty much garbage under low light conditions.
Only, and I really mean this, keep the One X if you really like HTC sense!

The only reason I would suggest making that jump is if you REALLY want a Nexus for the great platform openness. The One X is a good phone still.

HTC One from N4?

Is anyone coming to the One from Nexus 4? If so, why?

I went from Nexus 4 to HTC Droid DNA last Saturday (going back today) to this HTC One.
I like this much better. Sound and responsiveness are better to me.

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I went from Nexus 4 to HTC Droid DNA last Saturday (going back today) to this HTC One.
I like this much better. Sound and responsiveness are better to me.
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How do you like the Sense compared to the stock N4?

I prefer stock, but the new version of Sense really isn't bad. It does not slow the device down like their previous versions did.

I just got my HTC One from AT&T,coming from a Nexus 4. I have to say this is the only phone I could have switched from. The build is superior, new sense isn't bad although I prefer stock JB. But the keyboard is alsoa pleasant surprise on the One.
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My Nexus 4 is going on ebay next week. Most overrated phone. I still have my white GNex so I will still get the updates.

Had my HTC one now since became available, moved from N4, still have N4 but so far not been tempted to go back. New sense is pretty good, would like to turn blink feed off but its not intrusive to be an issue. Sound quality is much better through my head phones over the nexus and camera is better. More storage is a bonus too. Over all a much better phone even better if came with untouched android. Main reason I changed is I'm a tech junky and like HTC kit been waiting for them to bring out something of this quality.
Now a Nexus like this... Yes please!
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As someone that can't decide between the two lol. I would really like to know peoples impressions

im gonna get it and then sell it when the n5 comes out this fall

If the site stops acting up, I'll be having both phones
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I have both but am in love with the one in terms of build quality....
I hate the nexus 4 screen responsiveness... So many miss types!!!
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im gonna get it and then sell it when the n5 comes out this fall
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This will most likely be my plan as well. I actually ordered the 32gb from HTC last night. After selling my N4, I'll be down about $250 which I'll just consider as an upgrade cost. If the N5 follows the same pricing structure as the 4, I should be able to break almost even when selling/buying.

Hi all, I m on N4 right now and I do like it a lot, will probably give KLP a spin then watch if some CM and co are around on the One, then I ll get rid of it.
My question is regarding the battery?
I know, I know, everyone is different, but the personal habits should more or less carry between phones for one individual, right?
So please give me your impressions regarding this?

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Hi all, I m on N4 right now and I do like it a lot, will probably give KLP a spin then watch if some CM and co are around on the One, then I ll get rid of it.
My question is regarding the battery?
I know, I know, everyone is different, but the personal habits should more or less carry between phones for one individual, right?
So please give me your impressions regarding this?
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From what I've read, the battery life is similar to the N4. One of the reviews also said the One has a really good standby (screen off) battery life, but someone who actually has it will have a better opinion.

Given sufficient funds, I would strongly advise to get the One over the N4. I really hated screen responsiveness, camera and the weird feeling of the glass back. And the speaker on the N4 can't even be compared to the ONE. And Sense has really made a big step forward. As all the others, I like a stock experience, but can completely work with Sense 5.0 in a satisfying way.

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From what I've read, the battery life is similar to the N4. One of the reviews also said the One has a really good standby (screen off) battery life, but someone who actually has it will have a better opinion.
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Well, N4 is also quite good if I don't use it, but as soon as screen is on, the percentages fly away quite quickly. For example I use my N4 to read a lot, which is not very ressources intensive, but really the battery is going fast!
I m not trying to start an argument, I m simply curious

kipue said:
Well, N4 is also quite good if I don't use it, but as soon as screen is on, the percentages fly away quite quickly. For example I use my N4 to read a lot, which is not very ressources intensive, but really the battery is going fast!
I m not trying to start an argument, I m simply curious
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I feel you, I usually have my N4 plugged in when I'm at my desk, or else the battery will drop pretty fast.

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Given sufficient funds, I would strongly advise to get the One over the N4. I really hated screen responsiveness, camera and the weird feeling of the glass back. And the speaker on the N4 can't even be compared to the ONE. And Sense has really made a big step forward. As all the others, I like a stock experience, but can completely work with Sense 5.0 in a satisfying way.
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I think the speaker will be my favorite change. If the N4 is in my pocket, I can hardly hear the sound, since the little speaker hole is so easy to get covered up. I'm also willing to get Sense a go, worst case I'll just load a launcher.