Related
If there already was a giant thread on this I do apologize but I couldn't find it.
Anyway I currently have a Note II but don't use any of the S-Pen features and actually came to dislike the size of the phone. So if there is anyone out there that did make the switch: is it worth selling this Note and buying the S4 outright?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
There are some people that swear the Note 2 is better. I have both in my home. Used both side by side for days. Just the size of the Note 2 alone makes me gag. I love my S4. No comparison in my OPINION. That's just me. Just the fluidity and functions alone are so much better. The screen is absolutely brilliant. Once custom roms come along it'll be nuff said.
Springy_Minaj said:
If there already was a giant thread on this I do apologize but I couldn't find it.
Anyway I currently have a Note II but don't use any of the S-Pen features and actually came to dislike the size of the phone. So if there is anyone out there that did make the switch: is it worth selling this Note and buying the S4 outright?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I Upgraded to the S4 from the Note 2. The issues i had with the note were that even with its size i still could not use it as an e-reader/tablet like i wanted too, i also did not use the spen nearly as much as it was made for. With that said i had no reason to stay with a larger device. On top of the screen and camera on the S4 i am able to carry it much more comfortable in my pocket because of the lightweight slim frame.
Thanks guys, the unfortunate thing is I'm on Verizon and I'm probably going to be looking at a couple months before they can crack the bootloader and custom ROMs are actually available.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2
Bootloader is already cracked. We're all patiently waiting for you Verizon guys so all of us can get some custom roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259933
I personally perfered my note 2 over the s4 I didnt mind the size of the phone I regret getting rid of it for the s4 but i think with hacked bootloader is released my opinion will change
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
chrisn91 said:
I personally perfered my note 2 over the s4 I didnt mind the size of the phone I regret getting rid of it for the s4 but i think with hacked bootloader is released my opinion will change
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a brand new note 2 barely used interested in a trade?
I sold my 7 month old Note 2 & bought this AT&T I337. I love the S4, but I wish I'd got one that doesn't have the locked bootloader.
I switched from the note 2. The only reason i really did it was because someone offered me $400 for my note 2. I had an upgrade so I pocketed $200. Other than that.. I don't think the upgrade is really significant. Especially when the note 2 gets most of the S4 functions.
I have the i9500 variant and my friend who has a note 2 asked if I wanted to trade. I know Note 3 is very near so even if I get the Note 2 I'd have to sell it instantly. I am on vacation in India and checked the prices.
Galaxy S4's, new ones cost about 35,000INR. Used ones sell for about 30,000INR.
Note 2's sell for 31,000INR. Used Note 2's sell at about 18,000INR.
I checked how iPhone was doing and saw.
iPhone 4S 16GB, new costs about 25,000 and used costs 20,000.
iPhone 4 16GB, new costs about 37,000INR and used for about 35,000INR.
So I am in a dilemma. I have about $60 worth of accessories with my S4 which I'd obviously giveaway. I do not wanna invest 10,000 more and buy a current highend device. I am eyeing the Xperia Z and Xperia Z Ultra but they say the display isn't nice. And Sony resale/support isn't good. HTC One is nice too but I think its expensive and HTC isn't good with updates.
So what should I do? How much should I sell my Galaxy S4 for? My friends offering me the Note 2 AND 15,000INR. So can anyone tell me how much would a 2 month old used Note 2 sell for?
Should I do it? If so, what should I replace my S4 with. I am thinking to get iPhone 4S and wait till Note 3 is out and sell iPhone 4S for Note 3.
I chose Apple cause they have good resale prices. I am thinking about getting the Nexus 4 too.. are their resale prices good too? betting on Nexus is risky as Google does price cuts wayyy often and there hasn't been a new Nexus in a while.
I need a good temporary phone that will sell well in about 3-4 months.
Opinions?
Note 2 is a bit of a niche phone. A lot of people can't deal with the size so obviously the s4 will have better resale value.
Unless there is a reason you don't want the s4 anymore then I'd just stick with that.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
If i were you, id stick to my S 4 till the note 3's up for grabs.price wise, i see the galaxy s 4 price is still high tho it was released few months ago.But its your call mate, decide what suits you best.
I guess I'll keep S4. Note 2 internals are bad too... but for some reason it is tempting.
I do love my S4 though.
Silentrazor why are you even comparing prices? If you have issues with your phone cool.. Why sell your high spec phone for older tech?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4
SilentRazor said:
I guess I'll keep S4. Note 2 internals are bad too... but for some reason it is tempting.
I do love my S4 though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Note 2 internals are not bad they are just not as good as the s4. I do understand why you are tempted ... I have both phones and am finding it hard to sell one of them as they are both great. At the end of the day though the s4 is much more popular and will be easier to recuperate money on later.
-- Sent from the mighty Note 2 --
As long as it gives you what you need... Theres no reason to change your phone...
I would definitely keep the S4. It's a fine device.
Weird that the iPhone 4s sells for less than the 4. Or maybe you got it the other way round.
But anyway, if you like the note 2 it wouldn't be such a bad idea considering he's also paying you cash on top. Personally I prefer the S4 and wouldn't trade for any available phone.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium
Sony support is good... Sony Xperia Z has official 4.3...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
If you think the bigger screen and longer lasting battery is worth, it then go for it. But remember the note has a weaker camera and isn't full 1080p HD
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda premium
Wait for the Nexus 5, if its anything like the LG G2 looks and the same specs it will be the hottest device around running KLP.
I think you should keep S4 till the next generation. Think about it, you're changing your phone within less than a year!! S4 is still a beast device, so why not hold up with it a little more? I bet your warranty (if not rooted/unlocked) is still there!! Do you want my advice?
Wait for Note IV or something like this
Your device can still keep up with current generation and even further
Also, if you're really going to buy the Note III, sell the device to your friend, get a 50$ cheap one, and then buy the Note III! I think it's better than investing in a good phone and selling it later.
StellMonkey said:
Sony support is good... Sony Xperia Z has official 4.3...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seriously? I am reallly considering the Z but lets see.
Holding onto my S4 as most of you suggested. I thought about selling my S4 and the Note 2 I get and get a very cheap phone till thenote 3 is announced then invest into it. I'll let you all know what happens. But for now I have my S4.
SilentRazor said:
Seriously? I am reallly considering the Z but lets see.
Holding onto my S4 as most of you suggested. I thought about selling my S4 and the Note 2 I get and get a very cheap phone till thenote 3 is announced then invest into it. I'll let you all know what happens. But for now I have my S4.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah really... I had the Z but it overheats too much and I don't think the camera is better than the S4's camera... and Sony UI doesn't have that small cool features like air view if u like...
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
I will definitely keep my S4 and will go for Note III when it is launched,
Price of note 2 will drop again when note III is released, so better to stick with your S4 mate
S4 is a Good choice for now my friend Note 2 will loose it's charm once note 3 is released btw in bangalore india it's available at 27500 inr with bill :thumbup:
.
I feel it's not viable because of the high price.. in India is quoted at Rs.49990 nearly 800 USD .UNLOCKED... way too expensive... think Samsung has got the pricing absolutely wrong this time... 40k should have made me think off an upgrade.....
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Wait for 2 months and it will be in your range. But personally i would not buy any samsung phone beacuse of experiance i hav had with my note 2 they are too late updating their flagship devices
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
vishal68 said:
I feel it's not viable because of the high price.. in India is quoted at Rs.49990 nearly 800 USD .UNLOCKED... way too expensive... think Samsung has got the pricing absolutely wrong this time... 40k should have made me think off an upgrade.....
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It depends on whether it has features which one really needs and which cannot be found on NoteII. Maybe you look at it from that angle.
Just wait till its available (25Th September on wards), 49900/- is the MRP should be available or around 47.5k give it lill more time till October end and u should be able ti buy it for 42/43k, most of the online store are selling sony Z1 for 43k where as its available for 40700/- locally.
Personally I won't be updating this time around. The only features which really grabbed me are the new note taking ones but I don't even use my note 2 for that. I have a note 8.0 which is much better for the purpose. Phone calls, texting and email work just fine on the note 2 and battery life is great so no reason to upgrade until note 4.
Sent from my GT-N7100
No. Maybe N5 or N6. I have my N2 for 6 months.
No , going to Note 4 or S 5
No, Note at All
Actually I am very happy with note 2.
Who will go for 49000 INR mobile phone.
Rather I may buy another Note 2 for my wife because I can get it at 28000 INR only.
Practically there is no app in the Google Play that could not be run perfectly on Note 2
I was going to but my dad just got an s4 and I've been setting it up for him. And honestly most of the new features are pointless and possible battery hogs.
Granted there's 1 or 2 i would like. But unless I can get it for say 50 quid plus my phone? I don't see the point.
Sent from my GT-N7105 using xda app-developers app
Yeah exactly, unless you have money to burn it's a bit pointless.
Sent from my GT-N7100
That's just the launch date price and in store price. I buy my phones off of Amazon.es, since I'm here in Spain. They go down in price really quickly. The note 2 was 700 euros when it launched last year, in October (mid october) I bought it online for 540. Which is 160 euros off the list price in stores. 8 months later in store it was still 700 euros.
I think stores have to get more competitive or else they will lose more clients. I can't beat lower prices, free 2-3 day shipping and being able to buy stuff from home. I still go out and buy stuff, but really expensive stuff is a lot cheaper online. I found my current house thanks to a listing online! haha.
Back to the topic: I am thinking of the Note 3 as an update to my Note 2, but not this month or maybe even next. November? December? January? I love my Note 2. But I am also eyeing the Sony Xperia Z1 as well was waiting for the Nexus 5. After we get some proper reviews I'll think about it. But I honestly think that 550 is a good deal for the Note 3. I refuse to pay more than 550 for any mobile phone (unlocked of course). So just wait a few days or weeks or maybe even a month and you'll see the price drop quickly, especially online due to competition with other online retailers.
So... Are you going to buy it ?
For battery the LG g2 is also nice!
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I dont think I ll buy another samsung device. Note 2 is to keep untill it fries itself. And then moving back to HTC whatever they might have then.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
No I dont see any reason why I should
Just wait for the JB 4.3 update for your Note 2....then you will have a note 3...except for the tacky plastic simulated leather case. Admittedly, it may not run as fast as the Note 3....but it will do everything the note 3 can do....why waste your money if you have a N2?:fingers-crossed:
vishal68 said:
I feel it's not viable because of the high price.. in India is quoted at Rs.49990 nearly 800 USD .UNLOCKED... way too expensive... think Samsung has got the pricing absolutely wrong this time... 40k should have made me think off an upgrade.....
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
By an S4 its 41 k only ....later note 3 ..but no matter what I will get note 3
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 04:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 AM ----------
chiiirag said:
Actually I am very happy with note 2.
Who will go for 49000 INR mobile phone.
Rather I may buy another Note 2 for my wife because I can get it at 28000 INR only.
Practically there is no app in the Google Play that could not be run perfectly on Note 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Were u getting it fot 28, 000 buy me one too? "Chor bazaar" lol
Sent from my GT-N7100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
U can get it from any shop in delhi
And please don't make this thread ugly.
Please go and check at the shop, don't see only flipkart...
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
Galaxy sii when came out 4.0.4 update was a brickbug, galaxy siii sds bug, note ii sds bug, better w8 to see some time guys
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Think it's good idea to wait for 4.3 then decide.. till then the process of Note 3n would have also cooled down... but samsung is delaying the software upgrades for all phones..it's very bad....
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
not me
yeah i prefer the looks of the note 2 more than the note 3.. i just want the update for my note 2 and hopefully some features from the note 3..
and then of topic the galaxy gear, do i need it? no.. do i want it? yes.. but both gear and note 3 prices were out today in finland so the note 3 will go for 750€ and the gear for 350€ and that is just too much for me , so will have to wait and hope the prices will drop fast
love my note 2 for reading,films,sky sports etc etc but was wondering if the note 3 is a serious upgrade from note 2 as it is a lot of money (~£470)to spend at this time of year if its only for minor upgrades from note 2,thanks:good:
tonybhoy said:
love my note 2 for reading,films,sky sports etc etc but was wondering if the note 3 is a serious upgrade from note 2 as it is a lot of money (~£470)to spend at this time of year if its only for minor upgrades from note 2,thanks:good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
tell you for nothing its a very big upgrade
I bought it after less then 1 year from buying the note 2. Actually 8 months.
I can definitely tell I am NOT sorry fo buying it.
But .. go into the showrooms, play with it and then decide.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk 4
What and why Samsung you do this?
Until thill now we wait and was happy for new flagship release but now Samsung you just counthing money and sold phone?!
When you release few years ago phone they have new function and beaty now older phone have more choise then new.
When you see Note 4 vs Note 5 you will see more on Note 4 then on Note 5,small difference between this brothers.
I have S1,2,3,4 and then I go on Note line but after Note 5 I ask my self what now to buy when change Note 4???
#OFFICIAL No Note 5 for Europe,one more dissapoiting.
Best regards guys!!!
3000mah battery!!!! Samsung better fire som people!
Well . Thanks samsung for loosing a dedicated costumer!
Agreed. For the first time in 4 years, i missed live stream. Not interested at all. Samsung is just pushing their loyal customers away.
Sent from Galaxy Note Edge
Bad bad and bad nothing new.
For me bigest dissapoiting is displey 518 ppi note 4 515 ppi and battery 3000mah note 4 3200mah,Samsung going down,self touchdown,NOCKOUT.
LG 4 pro looks interesting... They compared to iPhone 6 plus... Which has more memory and with the new iPhone coming out apple could kill Samsung.... And iPhone updates are way faster.. Goodbye Samsung or or may keep my note 4 for another year by then I may get update to 5.1.1...and they thanked loyal fans.... And they listened to what we want?
I agree man
Samsung please leave glass................ use metal or plastic but leave glass
I noticed that for the first time there is no difference in design or materials used for building both the Galaxy S6 & Note 5, same design & same stupid glass.
look to the design of S4 & Note 3 ........... there is a difference
S5 & Note 4 ........... there is a difference
This year I think Samsung missed & made such a stupid step back & it will cost Samsung a lot
Say No For Glass
Agree but Samsung made too many mistakes now like battery etc
magichoward said:
Agree but Samsung made too many mistakes now like battery etc
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And display,same ppi like note 4 so why I change my note for,no one reason?! For Samsung time is stop berore few years.
Bye again !
I'll sell before my Note lose more resale price.
Luhccas-X10 said:
Bye again !
I'll sell before my Note lose more resale price.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most likely the note 4 will be a rare piece! It will retain its price due to Note 5 epic fail.
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Bye bye Samsung
Bye2 zerolemon ?
Sent from my SM-N910C using Tapatalk
treoreloaded said:
Most likely the note 4 will be a rare piece! It will retain its price due to Note 5 epic fail.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably not a rare piece, but it just makes the Note 5's value proposition look that much worse!
Note 4s are going for about $300-400 right now and do a whole lot more despite being last year's model; why not just keep buying them? Perhaps Samsung will get the hint when last year's model outsells this year's model by a significant margin.
As for me, I'm not even going to sell mine; I'll just keep rocking it 'til it dies.
sohebq said:
Agreed. For the first time in 4 years, i missed live stream. Not interested at all. Samsung is just pushing their loyal customers away.
Sent from Galaxy Note Edge
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does not really matter, since catering to the sheep gives greater margins than attracting geeks.
Gesendet von meinem SM-N910F mit Tapatalk
v1rtu4l said:
Does not really matter, since catering to the sheep gives greater margins than attracting geeks.
Gesendet von meinem SM-N910F mit Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You said it.
Suggest Samsung should come up with 3 Note models every year and deliberately tag them officially as below:
Samsung Note Classic
Samsung Note Sheep
Samsung Note Floosy Edge
Never change the Classic model on the core features, yes improve and evolve the design.
For Sheep and Floosy variants, go and fsck yourself and do whatever it takes to keep the drunk suites happy.
If they wanted to carry experiments, they should have done on edge version only. Damn why they don,t realize that note users want bigger battery n microsd.
Sent from Galaxy Note Edge
Because the note users you talk about would probably buy less units than sheep that just don't care about tech specs .
Gesendet von meinem SM-N910F mit Tapatalk
Some more like hole damn department they seriously goof and just got lazy with the note 5 build . Instead they just use galaxy s6 plus mold and just reversed the screen.
Sent from my SM-N910T using XDA Free mobile app
Agree with this thread. I have had the note 2, 3, and just bought the 4. Bought the note 4 only because of what they were doing with the 5. Unless they get rid of the glass back I won't buy another one. I love my note phones but don't like the direction they are going now with glass back, non removable battery, and no SD card. If they wanted something premium seems like they could have gone with leather like LG or some other premium material that would at least let the back be removable.
Interested in the LG g4 pro but the display in their LG line doesn't seem to be as vibrant as Samsung's but will have to see what it looks like when it comes out. BUT for now will enjoy my note 4 as long as I can.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Free mobile app
sohebq said:
Agreed. For the first time in 4 years, i missed live stream. Not interested at all. Samsung is just pushing their loyal customers away.
Sent from Galaxy Note Edge
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You didn't miss anything on the live stream. It was pathetic, almost embarrassing. The only thing worth a mention was the faster wireless charging. It was a real yawn fest.