I am stuck in a decision to make which is a better device to get right now?
The S4.
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Coming from a note 2 the s4
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S4 users will say the S4, Note 2 users will say the Note 2 - there's a massive debate going on about it in the Note 2 forum..
I had a note 2, and had to change it because I was sold it as a 4G phone but it wasn't, and they agreed after a lot of argument to swap it, and the only available phone which was similar in specs was the S4.
I haven't looked back, however I did like the big screen for watching movies!
Aside from that, I can't flaw the S4!! Really love it
The Note 2 camera is a little faster at taking images (action shots of my little boy running would be literally blur free) whereas the S4 is still a bit blurry if he's moving (but amazing if he's still!!), however I'm sure that will be corrected as the software is updated!
It's really your choice, size and S Pen - go for a note 2, if they're not that important, S4 all the way
Depends on your needs really. The note will have a significantly bigger battery and bigger screen, the s4 will give a smaller but better screen and more than enough battery to get you through the day.
I've come from a note 2 to the s4 as I found the note 2 a bit too big at times, but I love the s4.
I'd say go check both out in a store so you can decide what's best for you:thumbup:
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charmz2k2 said:
S4 users will say the S4, Note 2 users will say the Note 2 - there's a massive debate going on about it in the Note 2 forum..
I had a note 2, and had to change it because I was sold it as a 4G phone but it wasn't, and they agreed after a lot of argument to swap it, and the only available phone which was similar in specs was the S4.
I haven't looked back, however I did like the big screen for watching movies!
Aside from that, I can't flaw the S4!! Really love it
The Note 2 camera is a little faster at taking images (action shots of my little boy running would be literally blur free) whereas the S4 is still a bit blurry if he's moving (but amazing if he's still!!), however I'm sure that will be corrected as the software is updated!
It's really your choice, size and S Pen - go for a note 2, if they're not that important, S4 all the way
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How is the battery life on the s4, how much better is the screen?
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Depends on your needs really. The note will have a significantly bigger battery and bigger screen, the s4 will give a smaller but better screen and more than enough battery to get you through the day.
I've come from a note 2 to the s4 as I found the note 2 a bit too big at times, but I love the s4.
I'd say go check both out in a store so you can decide what's best for you:thumbup:
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Same with me really, note was a good phone and the battery life was epic in days of huge screens etc....but with a case on that offered the protection I needed, it was just too big.
The s3 was a little too small so the s4 was the middle ground with the 5" screen. I was tempted by the Xperia Z but their skin over android I don't like.
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S4 for sure now, I'm not anti Note though because if you'd said Note3 I'd have voted Note.
i was torn with this decision,
i chose the S4 because the .5" inch+ form factor is a bit hard to use with one hand but i tested the S4 (though not as best for 1 hand as others) but still it works out pretty decent for 1 hand operations, also faster processor.
Okay. everything depends on what you use it for. To put things in perspective - I own a Note II, won't switch for anything smaller as I'd miss out on the screen real estate + the amazing battery life like none other. S Pen is an added bonus for me, although I love it - it isn't really a dealbreaker as the former two for me. So what's "better" is highly subjective.
As for screen, I've played with an S4, and the only difference "I" (emphasis on the I, since it's my view) see with the screen is marginally sharper screen while browsing. I find N2 better for watching movies etc. since it has more screen real estate.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252896 read the thread to know the perspective of N2 users and make your mind up, won't go wrong either way
S4 for sure.. it has much much much more powerful processor, gpu and ddr3 ram and stunning full hd display. 13MP camera and it has gorilla glass 3. If you need a stylus badly then go with Note 2 otherwise S4 is a beast in every way. You should check out the full hd display first before you decide.
Or you just use something else for a stylus, like... The eraser end of a pencil. Or whatever is handy. Since it has the same high sensitivity that the 920 has.
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I have them both and since buying the s4 the note 2 is lonely. However I still take it with me when I travel. I miss the big screen and the battery.
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I am stuck in a decision to make which is a better device to get right now?
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S4!
have Note 2 and have tested S4. will sell Note 2 tomorrow and get S4
The s4 ist not full hd. It has only 2 subpixel and therefore the resolution is only 2/3 of full hd. The advantage is the size and GPU
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I'm also debating with myself if I should change my current Note 2 to a S4.
Pros for changing :
Better screen resolution
Better processor theoretically but it certainly seems similar to that of a Note 2 practically. In fact, Note 2 doesn't suffer from all the stuttering.
Easier one hand operation
Cons for changing:
Bigger screen
Bigger battery
S-pen (I really only use the S-pen screen capture function mostly though)
All of the above at a cost / top up price of $300 to move from a Note 2 to a S4.
This doesn't seem like a logical decision......
Coming from another phone: S4
Coming from Note 2: depends on your money
I've just ditched my SGN2 for the S4 and won't look back. I've got big hands but the size of it was getting on my nerves and I just didn't have that feeling that wanted to get it out all the time. Loving the S4 :cyclops:
Kevin: spen really isn't an issue as described above.
Stuttering is also basically gone since last update plus setting animations to 0.5 for me.
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At this point? The GS4 is the way to go, why?
-Newer CPU/GPU, A15 Cortex
-HD1080P 440PPI display, its STUNNING!!
-Newer and more Sensors
-Better one handed use
-4.2.2 out-the-box
-IR Blaster
-Newer and far better Camera
The Note2 is a great device, don't get me wrong but if you're getting a new phone now let it be a new gen based phone, it will be great for the next 2years.
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I have the opportunity to upgrade to the S4 and preorder on Verizon tomorrow. Not sure if I should. I know the Note 3 will be out in 8 months or so and have the 8 core processor and be the new flagship phone. I kinda feel lije I want something new right now though. Need someone to sway me....Help!
It comes down to new flagship device now, or new flagship device later. Obviously if you wait, you'll have the Note 3 which will almost assuredly be a better Galaxy S4. On the other hand, shortly after that, the Galaxy S5 or whatever will be out and you'll have a superior device to the Note 3. Really it comes down to if you upgrade multiple times a year, if you don't mind waiting for something better and using that, or if you just want to get the best you can when it arrives and stick with it for awhile.
All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
only reason i didn't get the note 2 was resolution, but i would rather have the smaller 5 inch 1080 screen than 720 on a rather larger phone.
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All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
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I bet you're right. I have an S3 that I gave up for the Note 2 and when I grab the S3 it feels so small. I realize you really can't replace a Note with anything but a Note. Now that the Mega devices are certain, it's safe to say the Note 3 will remain 5.5" since 5.8 and 6.3 is Mega. I was afraid when N3 talk was bigger. If the S4 features makes its way to N2, I would/could be content. I really dont care about IR Blaster...I use harmony remotes.
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S4 is what I will recommend you. I know you may want to probably wait for note 3 but again you won't have that great resolution of which the critics are talking about. Check out the reviews everywhere.. They are calling it the supernova... If you wait for another 8 months then again you will think that I should wait for S5 which will be due in next 4 months from then.. Don't think too much. Go for s4 and you shall never regret it
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The Note 3 will most likely have the same 1080p screen as the S4.
I hope they do what they did with the Note 3 that they did with the S4 in that the screen is improved and larger but the physical size of the phone does not increase. They just reduce the bezel area to get a larger screen size in the same or slightly smaller physical body. I would imagine that other physical improvements will be made with the Note 3 that will only improve the experience. S4 looks awesome but if they take what they have done with the S4 and incorporate it into the Note 3 it really will be the phone to have. Just my thoughts and why I'll be passing on the S4 and staying with the Note 2 until something dramatically better comes out.
Lots of fingers are pointing to the note 3 going 6+ inches. Seems to be getting a bit out of control at that point.
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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S4 is an upgrade to S3, not the Note II. Note line targets power users who need more screen real estate and battery juice, unlike S4. I didn't go for a Note 2 based on its processor etc. alone, but the whole package. So for me, going for an S4 (or HTC One) is actually a downgrade, personally.
PS, interesting comparison here, despite not being the most objective:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEfG2K1EYlY
I recently had to decided this too I think note 2 will be too big for practical use, s4 is a nice happy medium in my opinion
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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obviously note 2 is not great for one handed use. You could theoretically use it with the one handed mode, but it is struggle, especially when you switch between small and large keyboard layouts. It's a fair trade-off for me though, pros by far outweigh the cons, and you get used to the screen fast.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I won't say its toooo big, but yeah its big. Good that I have big hands too, it only sometimes gets irritating but most of the time, its fine, manageable in hands and pocket. For me its the limit, above that would not be a wise decision.
Most of the new gimmicks Sammy have put together for s4 will eventually make its way to note 2. Some leaks about flagship devices of other oems coming in q3 points to s4 getting outdated sooner than one thinks so I'd recommend to wait for note 3
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I thought the Note 2 was big until I started using it. It took some time to get used to one-handed use, but it comes. I have small hands. There are some things that require to use two hands where it would be one on most phones. For instance, when I am checking email. If I am in a message and wanna go back to inbox. The back arrow is small in the top left corner. My thumb just wont make it. That's the one I constantly struggle with. Other than that, I love the N2 size. I will never go any bigger. Not even in the slightest.
I know this is an old thread, came across is in Google. But let me chime in here, I am in the same boat, I have the Note 2 but I also have an iPad Mini. I am thinking, do I need a tablet and a phablet?
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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So after having a good look at the specs and reviews of the gs4 ive come to the conclusion that in many ways moving to the gs4 would be a downgrade from what I already have. After all, the note 2 has a bigger battery, bigger screen, SPen the things that really matter.
I have a 4200mah battery which keeps my note II operational for 2 days heavy usage, everything on, screen on full brightness. 4g isnt really cheap enough to be worthwhile in the UK, and if im not mistaken , there is a 4g version of the note II anyway which will be cheaper than the s4. Ive read that the s4 has dissapointing battery life, something which is crucial to busy men should as myself.
In a way in think that the note II is the pinnacle of perfection for current samsung smartphones ( and all other smartphones period) This is somewhat a double edged sword for samsung as it seems the note line is going canabilise their s line ( reviews of the gs4 seem quite luke warm)
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Ive got the Note II myself in titanium grey and absolutely love it and let me be honest here I'll rather it over a S4 any day, I'm not saying the S4 is a bad phone definitely not and I'm sure alot will prefer it over the Note II and vice versa. Ok the S4 has the 1080 p display but to me the screen on the Note II is just as good if not better due to its gorgeous size which I love. Plus the functionality of the S pen like what you said. Ohh and battery life on this thing is purely amazing
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Yup. S4 is a nice phone but it can't even offer much to anyone who already has an s3, let alone a note 2. It's really getting to the same point as personal computers - advancements are still happening but they aren't as frequent and drastic as they once were. Heck even the venerable s2 is still a solid performer when you stack it up against the latest phones and it's two years old now.
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Yup. S4 is a nice phone but it can't even offer much to anyone who already has an s3, let alone a note 2. It's really getting to the same point as personal computers - advancements are still happening but they aren't as frequent and drastic as they once were. Heck even the venerable s2 is still a solid performer when you stack it up against the latest phones and it's two years old now.
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I still have a s2 lying around somewhere as a back up, runs jellybean beatifully. Its true raw computing specs are becoming more and more irrelevant , and I heard the note II will get some s4 features anyway.
Very interested in what the note III has to offer however.
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For me personally, S4 is a downgrade in every respect. I have perfectly adequate specs even if I plant to underclock my N2, the battery life is the best etc. And unless I'm going crazy, I find N2 screen significantly better to S4 (I don't put my screen under my microscope anyways )
Personal preference, but as I've said countless time before, if you bought Note 2 like I did for the size, battery life and S Pen, no way in hell is S4 an upgrade. Like S4 though, would love to just play with one
Its lke the note 2 is the improvement of galaxy s3 so it will be note 3 for s4
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For me personally, S4 is a downgrade in every respect. I have perfectly adequate specs even if I plant to underclock my N2, the battery life is the best etc. And unless I'm going crazy, I find N2 screen significantly better to S4 (I don't put my screen under my microscope anyways )
Personal preference, but as I've said countless time before, if you bought Note 2 like I did for the size, battery life and S Pen, no way in hell is S4 an upgrade. Like S4 though, would love to just play with one
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I won't buy S4 over note 2 either. For someone owning S3, it might be an upgrade, though not a significant one. I am looking forward to note 3 though. I hope they won't increase the dimensions significantly. Am not a fan of aluminium body either, which is rumored for note 3. It increases weight. I buy a case for my device, so looks doesn't matter to me. I am fine with plastic. And rumor has it that screen will be plastic instead of glass. So it will thinner (more space for battery) and lighter. I hope the later is true, but its likely to be the other way round.
Totally I agree not buying s4 either
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I won't buy S4 over note 2 either. For someone owning S3, it might be an upgrade, though not a significant one. I am looking forward to note 3 though. I hope they won't increase the dimensions significantly. Am not a fan of aluminium body either, which is rumored for note 3. It increases weight. I buy a case for my device, so looks doesn't matter to me. I am fine with plastic. And rumor has it that screen will be plastic instead of glass. So it will thinner (more space for battery) and lighter. I hope the later is true, but its likely to be the other way round.
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Yeah those are just rumors. Won't happen. Samsung has clarified that aluminium is not practical for them with mass production and everything. And that's a good thing IMO - although not a dealbreaker, I don't like metal phones at all. Your hands get hot like crazy leaving you with sweaty palms, or you'll have freezing cold phone. Above all, easy to dent/scratch than plastic and hard to remove too. Regardless of their motive, thank god that Samsung isn't falling for the "cheap plastic" criticism and switching to metal.
I would not 'upgrade' to a S4 over my N2...N2 is just to awesome. The N3...maybe depending on what it has to offer, but that is my next possible upgrade.
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I am not the least interested in the SGS4.
My Note 2 stays with me at least till the Note 3 comes out in 6-7 months. Also, the Note series are better specced phones compared with the S series.
I like the S4, but not enough to get rid of my Note 2. I do believe though that the S4 is a VERY good phone! I'd recommend it to anyone else who doesn't have an S3 or Note 2. Anyone with an S2 or any other device would fall in love with it! Heck, it made me even think about trading in my Note 2 for it ^.^ But it's not going to happen hehe. I love my Note 2. But that doesn't make the S4 any worse though! It's still a GREAT phone!
I'm waiting for the note 3. Hopefully it'll have a new design!
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I won't be getting the S4 either. The ONLY reason though, is because of screen size. Everything else on the S4 is a definite upgrade! Had an S4 for 3 days and I loved it. Amazing screen.
The device I have considered switching for though, is the LG Optimus G Pro.
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I won't be getting the S4 either. The ONLY reason though, is because of screen size. Everything else on the S4 is a definite upgrade! Had an S4 for 3 days and I loved it. Amazing screen.
The device I have considered switching for though, is the LG Optimus G Pro.
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Lg make nice hardware that's for sure but they have no idea what an update is.
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Hi guys im considering selling my note 2 for the s4 because it's started to become very uncomfortable to use and cary when im at work other than that im loving my note 2 and im scared when I switch to the s4 it's not gone be as good of a phone as I would expect, like right now what's dragging me on the side of the s4 is for example the 1080p screen but maybe it's not that big of a difference, then of course the size but than it could be to small compared to the note 2, the speed of the s600 chip but than again it could be not a big speed bump compared to the note2, so pleas share your thoughts with me if you already switched to the s4 or have both devices (if there is already a thread like this would be nice to send me the link)
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Hi guys im considering selling my note 2 for the s4 because it's started to become very uncomfortable to use and cary when im at work other than that im loving my note 2 and im scared when I switch to the s4 it's not gone be as good of a phone as I would expect, like right now what's dragging me on the side of the s4 is for example the 1080p screen but maybe it's not that big of a difference, then of course the size but than it could be to small compared to the note 2, the speed of the s600 chip but than again it could be not a big speed bump compared to the note2, so pleas share your thoughts with me if you already switched to the s4 or have both devices (if there is already a thread like this would be nice to send me the link)
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I had before another phablet, so I think my experience could interest you...In my opinion, the 5" screen of the Galaxy S4 is really amazing and the high pixel density (full HD on 5") is one of the best seen on smartphones nowadays. The screen has also hoover options with just fingers, so no need for pen to perform actions with it. If you really want to have a smartphone with most of the Note 2 features, I think the GS4 is a perfect choice. :good:
I used to have a note 2 then got an s3 because it was so big.. then now an S4... the only thing youll miss is the stylus... but if you dont really use it much... the S4 is better. Speed to me is the same when scrolling and opening apps... havent really gamed on my phones lately... Im sure youll be happy qith the S4.
Definitely go ahead and u will not regret ur decision s4 is much better than n2
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Hi guys im considering selling my note 2 for the s4 because it's started to become very uncomfortable to use and cary when im at work other than that im loving my note 2 and im scared when I switch to the s4 it's not gone be as good of a phone as I would expect, like right now what's dragging me on the side of the s4 is for example the 1080p screen but maybe it's not that big of a difference, then of course the size but than it could be to small compared to the note 2, the speed of the s600 chip but than again it could be not a big speed bump compared to the note2, so pleas share your thoughts with me if you already switched to the s4 or have both devices (if there is already a thread like this would be nice to send me the link)
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If size is the major deciding factor then get the S4.
But you will miss the battery life of the Note2 and the large screen and stylus.
You wont loose for speed, camera and screen quality. The S4 is remarkably improved in those areas.
The default UI is still laggy compared tl the Note 2 and there are some bugs to be worked out for the overall performance of the S4... but the lasy few updates have steadily improved them.
Bloat is horrible on the S4 compared to Note2 ... but you can freeze those apps using the application manager.
Overall tho the gains are worth it especially the form factor.
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I'm just curious as to if I should or not, I've gotten a mixed bag of comments at the moment and I'm not 100% sure if I should. The S4 itself is brand new and I've had my Note 2 for about 3 months now.
No,,,stivk to your note 2 and wait for note 3 which probably will be released in September...
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Yes. .swap it for s4... then sell s4... buy a new note 2 for cheap and make some money
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It's kinda hard to suggest because I had a choice between the two. Coming from a s3 I knew that I wanted a bigger screen and the best stylus available.
The s4 has features that are incredible but soon the note 3 will be here and you will see nothing but note 3 talks and text all over the internet. There will be no more talking about the s4 since it will be outdated.
Having a note 2 now just prepares for the note 3 or maybe I wait for the note 4!.
Either way the bigger screen and pen are features I need over some special apps
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Yes you should. Also you should swap your brain for a sponge and your arms for cardboard rolls.
And do the funky ostrich dance.
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One word: No
I have the Note 2 and my wife has the s4...i use both on a daily basis and if you have the note2 already then stick with it.
if you really dont like the size of the note2 then go s4 otherwise there isnt a huge difference.
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Should? No. Would? Depends on your preference. What do you want? Why you wanna switch?
I'm selling my Note 2, and getting the S4 this week, the only reason is SIZE. I tried to get comfortable with the size, tried my best, nah, it is not within my limit, so I gotta sell it, as my limitation is within ~ 5 inches.
But if you're comfortable with the size then I see no point in getting the S4 over N2. Extra CPU core and all that sh!t are for kids. Unless Android changes its interpreter from JVM to elsewhere the ecosystem will be same, that is laggy, doesn't matter how many cores are backing it up, or of what architecture.
And no need to mention you'll miss the beautiful and handful features of S Pen, a big screen and last but not the least a beefy battery backup.
Now think and do what's needful.
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I don't know what this hype with the S4 is all about.
I mean, it's like a mistake for Samsung.
It's like, the Note 2 is the upgrade of the S4 yet it gets faster and better support.
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Yes you should. Also you should swap your brain for a sponge and your arms for cardboard rolls.
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Thank you ****er..!!
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Galaxy Note better than galaxy S2
Note 2 better than S3
Note 3 will be definetely be better than S4.
Stick to note 2 and upgrade to note 3 which will be released next month
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I got an S4 as a free upgrade from EE in the UK, but within less than a month I was back to the Note 2. The main thing I missed was the battery life, it really wasn't great on the S4. The screen was beautiful, and I personally loved the temperature and humidity sensor, plus the IR blaster, but I reckon they'll be on the Note 3 whenever it appears as well. The S4 also got too hot all the time, and it was much, much slower to take pictures that didn't look much better than the Note's, and just in general felt slower and laggier when just trying to get stuff done. Sure, for CPU intensive tasks it smoked the Note, but for 95% of daily stuff it simply feels slower, probably as a result of having so many more pixels to push.
Switch Note for S4, sell S4, stick a bit with an old phone and buy the N3 for + 50-100$
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vanButton said:
I got an S4 as a free upgrade from EE in the UK, but within less than a month I was back to the Note 2. The main thing I missed was the battery life, it really wasn't great on the S4. The screen was beautiful, and I personally loved the temperature and humidity sensor, plus the IR blaster, but I reckon they'll be on the Note 3 whenever it appears as well. The S4 also got too hot all the time, and it was much, much slower to take pictures that didn't look much better than the Note's, and just in general felt slower and laggier when just trying to get stuff done. Sure, for CPU intensive tasks it smoked the Note, but for 95% of daily stuff it simply feels slower, probably as a result of having so many more pixels to push.
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I can relate totally to your experience. I've got both phones at the moment and I never leave home with the s4. I'll probably sell it shortly. The s4 gets hot all the time, sometimes I could feel it burning a hole in my pocket and I'm sure this is related to the relatively poor battery life. S4 I must charge every evening, note 2 will last well into the next day.
Besides that the s4 feels slightly slower. It shouldn't but I think Samsung have just crammed too much bloat into the phone this time around. Sure it's faster on paper but you just won't notice any difference in normal usage.
The camera takes better photos in certain conditions but it's mostly due to the software not the 13mp. Even then the software now takes longer to process the image so there is a definite trade off.
S4 screen looks sightly nicer but the difference is minimal and the Note 2 is still much easier to do stuff with because the screen is physically larger.
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I like s4 its compact & thin bezel
Hello, I'm upgrading soon and would like to know if anyone has experiences with both the Note 2 and S4. I know the spec differences and I'm leaning towards the Note. I would just like opinions of people the have used both. Thanks
Edit: sorry, needs to be moved to q&a section.
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get the S4, so much better than the Note 2, it's faster, better camera, more pocketable, more pixels, better screen, higher ppi, better software, longer battery life and so on.
The only thing Note 2 has is the stylus.
S4 is definitely a better option while doing a direct comparison. Since the price is almost same for both the phones its a pretty valid question.
The are 2 departments in which note 2 excels:
1. Considerably Huge battery
2. Spen with handwriting recognition and a bunch of other features.
So decide accordingly. If u can live without these 2 features go for S4 without hesitating.
kuromusha38 said:
get the S4, so much better than the Note 2, it's faster, better camera, more pocketable, more pixels, better screen, higher ppi, better software, longer battery life and so on.
The only thing Note 2 has is the stylus.
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Did you say longer battery life? You sir need an intervention.
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Note 2.... Hands down...
10 Months back i was in the same situation as u... but i opted Note 2 and very much satisfied that i made a right choice.
It's been 10 months now but i still don't feel need to upgrade to Note 3 either. This beast really rocks.
Now I've updated it to 4.3 as well, through OTA
S4 is a phone like all other phones, But Note 2 is "Note 2"
Note 2 FOREVER !It's very good
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Used to be a S4 owner but i sold it to buy Note 2 and i don't regret.
S4 over Note 2
- better display quality but not a huge difference , our eyes cannot make such a big difference between their ppi's.
- better camera , here you can see the differences.
- newer software ( but honestly i still prefer android 4.3 instead of 4.4 )
Note 2 over S4
- way much better battery , around 6+ hours of screen on with 1h games + 1h talk + 80% of the day wi-fi on
- better gaming , since the display it's bigger
- nicer design
This is my opinion,i hope it will be helpful for you.
Thanks for the input everyone! I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Note II. I went with my gut on the Infuse and that was a great phone, now I'm going with my gut again on the Note.
:fingers-crossed:
Forever Samsung Note series (N7100-N8000 10.1):good:
whtsoxfan1 said:
Thanks for the input everyone! I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the Note II. I went with my gut on the Infuse and that was a great phone, now I'm going with my gut again on the Note.
:fingers-crossed:
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Welcome in our beloved n7100 forum. Congratulations :victory::victory::victory:
1 year and 3 months, don't regret buying it 1 single day.
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★Note II = True beast, since 2012.
☆S4 = Performance house, since 2013.
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Note 2 = improved usability, you have to spen practically a digital agenda
S4 = A modern smartphone
Now if you can buy, buy a note 3, the newest version of note 2 and much better than the S4
A Samsung Note Series is like a black dude.
Once you go black, you'll never go back mthrfkcr.
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note 2 obviously
CZ of the 2 gb ram ..it's the the ultimate phone till now...i hope you have grabed one...use for 2-3 months and wait kit kat official update after that unlock the potentials in your device by rooting and putting custom rom
Go with Galaxy S4
Seriously? Please add some context. Both phones are good but they're meant for different people. Well, sort of.
S4 is a more "mainstream" phone. A phone nobody will have problem using. A phone that is "compact" and has all the features necessary and more. It is meant to act as a phone suitable for everybody.
Note 2,different story. Bigger screen, stylus and note taking apps etc. Do the math. Note is basically a phone originally meant to replace paper and pencil. Of course it's much more than that. In fact most of us buy it because it has bigger screen. Also it's kind of less "mainstream" if you ask me. Want to differ from the crowd? Lol just joking.
I got Note not because I have particularly large hands but I still enjoy a big screen and like taking notes etc and act all cool by using the stylus. Joking again, I find the stylus rather useful.
So there you go, pick your side. Note(pun not intented) that S4 Is one generation ahead(year older), but the under-the-hood differences aren't too notable if you ask me. Personally I love big screens. Makes power usage easy and fun. Sure the big screen can be a disadvantage sometimes, can't argue with that.
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I would just wait another month and get S5 (almost as big as note 2, much better performance, but no stylus.... )
Almost as big as note 2?
Note 2 is 5.5"