I've looked at the official specs and can see no mention.
Does anyone know if the S5 has an FM radio?
(I know the arguments as to why I really don't need one - separate BT headsets, streaming alternatives, etc, etc - but I would like to know)
No more FM radio after the S3 and Note 2
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No more FM radio after the S3 and Note 2
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Is that definitive?
I have read that Samsung were planning on re-introducing it - e.g. here
Can't find any specs on the Samsung website, but gsmarena is reporting no FM Radio
I can understand Samsung dropping features which aren't popular and require additional hardware/software, but they said it was all there in the S4, just not connected and rivals HTC and Sony still provide FM Radio.
Bad move IMO, sure there are a load of commuters and those with bad reception/limited data who will be looking elsewhere.
I would like to see that research data, which suggest FM radio became obsolete, upon Samsung decided to drop it. Still some people look for a device with that feature and its hard to imagine most will swich to online streaming given FM radio option. S4 and S5 are not my picks for current handset replacement.
Thanks for the replies to date.
Unfortunately, there doesn't appear to be anything known for certain yet:
Samsung's page gives no indication (link).
PDADB (link) says it has, but then again, it pretty much always says this :silly:
And - as stated above - GSMARENA says it doesn't: link
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Speaking at Samsung’s Unpacked event at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung's president and CEO, JK Shin said "With the Galaxy S5, Samsung is going back to basics to focus on delivering the capabilities that matter most to our consumers,”
To me, FM is a basic requirement and it matters to me. Surely, this means the S5 will have FM?
FM Radio has always been an issue for developers even in XDA to deal with, it's simply too much work for an obsolete technology that only a (very) small portion of users use.
I personally loved it and miss it on new Galaxy phones, but all modern smartphones dropped it and I don't blame them.
I am half certain the S5 doesn't have it.
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FM Radio has always been an issue for developers even in XDA to deal with, it's simply too much work for an obsolete technology that only a (very) small portion of users use.
I personally loved it and miss it on new Galaxy phones, but all modern smartphones dropped it and I don't blame them.
I am half certain the S5 doesn't have it.
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Well, I use it. I like the idea of a smartphone being an all in one device and my various attempts to use streaming radio are not always useful - transmission breaks caused by data drop outs. Other well-known device manufacturers include FM radio - Nokia, LG, Sony, HTC - even Samsung in some phones (e.g. S4 mini), so why they dropped it in flagship phones like the S4 and Note 3 is a mystery to me.
I did a quick Google, and found a survey (link) with 2145 responses where about 48% of participants said they do listen to FM radio, so hardly a "(very) small portion of users" then.
PDAdb FM-Radio is in the S5
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=5837&view=1&c=samsung_sm-g900f_galaxy_s5_lte-a_16gb
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PDAdb FM-Radio is in the S5
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See post #6 above, I just don't think pdadb info on FM radio can be trusted. E.G. The link for the Note 3 says "FM radio (87.5-108MHz) with RDS radio reciever "
I hope you're right though! :good:
I read somewhere that 4G phones don't have FM radios due to space restrictions. Just look at the 3G and 4G versions of the Galaxy Mega. 3G version has FM radio buy 4G version doesn't.
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I read somewhere that 4G phones don't have FM radios due to space restrictions. Just look at the 3G and 4G versions of the Galaxy Mega. 3G version has FM radio buy 4G version doesn't.
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Maybe some implementations of 4G have this restriction, but it's not a general thing.
E.G. Sony Xperia Z1(inc Compact) & Z2, HTC One - even Samsung's own S4 mini, all have FM radio and 4G. Oh, and all are well-featured, phones from big name organisations.
I've watched a number of videos, read through many reviews, looked v.closely at all screen shots, etc, but still can't find any evidence either way. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing
First definitive post on this subject from The International Business Times (link): No FM Radio
But are they right?
It's funny that high end version Now No FM but lower Spec Samsung Phone still has FM.
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It's funny that high end version Now No FM but lower Spec Samsung Phone still has FM.
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What's even more funny is how some people still care about phones having FM radios in 2014. :laugh:
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What's even more funny is how some people still care about phones having FM radios in 2014. :laugh:
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What's even more funny is how some people still care why some people care about phones having FM radios in 2014
Because not all countries have 3G connections and cheap mobile data plans....
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You can put a big X on FM radios on any samsung device after they introduced Milk Music. Especially when you can emulate an fm radio with apps like tunein
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Is that definitive?
I have read that Samsung were planning on re-introducing it - e.g. here
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What's even more funny is how some people still care about phones having FM radios in 2014. :laugh:
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I sit on a train a little over 2 hours a day. I have data about 15 to 20 minutes of that. I like Pandora but is useless without data
fm would be great for me..sure I have 1000s of songs from the old ipod...**** gets old though
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(Q) All over the web I see specs on the vibrant that say FM tuner, same as the i9000 spec. I spoke to tech service with samsung and was told that the two phones are twins, I asked why FM was missing from the vibrant and dude tried to refer me to t-mobile app. Never got a straight answer from anyone of the two. Question is if the hardware is the same...would one of you awesome, smart, innovative dev. Hook us up with this ability.
Edit...i have a spare vibrant from insurance claim that is all busted up if someone would like info on the inside parts.
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FM radio would be great.
For more information
see this thread....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817441
I just checked the LTE vesion that was released today on their website it doest seems to have a voice calling feature as the top speaker where the front camera is located is missing so this means its just a data only tablet?
Yep, just like how the US Galaxy tab 7 had voice feature removed too. US carriers hate having devices that does it all. They ask to have stuff their way/take stuff out so they can make people buy multiple devices + multiple plans. Also that's probably why it takes many months for new devices to come here after being released in many areas. I hate US carriers and their carrier customized devices.
Thats a bummer im almost ready to purchased one but if thats the case then i'll pass and just get the international version although i did notice that the verizon have the IR blaster that was removed on the international version
It was alwas known that the tabs for US carriers will be voice disabled, so why wait all this time and be dissapointed, just but import.
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Yep, just like how the US Galaxy tab 7 had voice feature removed too. US carriers hate having devices that does it all. They ask to have stuff their way/take stuff out so they can make people buy multiple devices + multiple plans. Also that's probably why it takes many months for new devices to come here after being released in many areas. I hate US carriers and their carrier customized devices.
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Couldn't have said it better myself!
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Thats a bummer im almost ready to purchased one but if thats the case then i'll pass and just get the international version although i did notice that the verizon have the IR blaster that was removed on the international version
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The IR blaster is gimmicky and stupid. Don't fall for it. If you want to use your device to control stuff, get RedEye for Android.
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Couldn't have said it better myself!
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The IR blaster is gimmicky and stupid. Don't fall for it. If you want to use your device to control stuff, get RedEye for Android.
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Meh, that Redeye unit is an additional $200. I mean, I'm not excited about the IR blaster but someone who had to manage home theater devices in various locations would get a lot of mileage out of it. As more new devices have built-in wifi and corresponding apps it will be kind of vestigial, but for now it seems like a useful thing to have.
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Meh, that Redeye unit is an additional $200. I mean, I'm not excited about the IR blaster but someone who had to manage home theater devices in various locations would get a lot of mileage out of it. As more new devices have built-in wifi and corresponding apps it will be kind of vestigial, but for now it seems like a useful thing to have.
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True, the RedEye is expensive, but it's an investment which you can continue to use with future devices as the current one become obsolete.
Looks like the flashing to boost biz is screwed, but great news for those that want a better line up.
No type of link what so every?
There is know notice anywhere, I was just giving some insider information
I subscribe to this thanks.
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I have some materials that we are shipping out to stores to prove it, pm me if you are interested. Just wanted to spread the word so people dont waste their time flashing their phones to boost.
Well I doubt flashing will bw affected majorly. A lot of people who flash phones don't use phones with a good ESN, they use a bad esn phone.
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I have some materials that we are shipping out to stores to prove it, pm me if you are interested. Just wanted to spread the word so people dont waste their time flashing their phones to boost.
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Why not just post whatever you got?
Maybe he's an A-hole?
they unofficially allow a lot of phones now but for some reason not all. I REALLY want to add one of those ruggedized kyocera jobbies to my dad's account (he beats the crap out of his hardware
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Well I doubt flashing will bw affected majorly. A lot of people who flash phones don't use phones with a good ESN, they use a bad esn phone.
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Yes a lot of them do, however, as an experienced flasher myself, I have flashed more active Sprint handsets than those with bad esns. It is the same reason why we people requesting a service like that has gone down so much. In the several stores I oversee, people use to come in everyday and ask for their phones to be flashed. But, since the Evo Design and Galaxy S2 released, we see maybe 1 person a week.
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Maybe he's an A-hole?
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I have a picture of their first round of marketing material for this but it wont let me post pics, so you have to pm me your email and I will send it to you.
Hey, is there any chance that they will also let you start using Boost phones on Sprint? Kyocera Rise specifically.
I havent heard any plans of Sprint allowing that.
Here it is
Awesome, thanks for posting it man, I couldnt get this site to allow me to post pics! Thanks again!
no problem. you original may have been to large (size limit) so I cropped and enhanced it and resaved (shrinking it)
holy crap so phones cira 2009? the samsung prevail, the first android phone boost had was higher specced than the moment or the heroc
what do you mean 2009? will people be able to activate S2 S3 phones or not ? I know both the S2 and S3 are compatible with boost because I use them BOTH on boost (and boost even sells the S2 now)
So, got more information. They are going to roll it out with 15 current handsets and then progressively migrate the rest of the line up into compatibility with Boost. I am guessing they want to do some kind of soft-rollout to ensure that it goes smoothly. We'll see. As far as the material is concerned, I believe they are going to change the tearpads and window vinyls to reflect more current handsets. As far as specific information on what phones, I havent seen the list yet.
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what do you mean 2009? will people be able to activate S2 S3 phones or not ? I know both the S2 and S3 are compatible with boost because I use them BOTH on boost (and boost even sells the S2 now)
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the flier shows off some old devices, and the tiny text at the bottom says select devices, ergo i dont expect people buying a brand new sgs3 skipping sprint without paying the etf and jumping to boost are gunan be welcomed much.
i never said they could/wouldnt work on there but the advertisement is imply straight out of teh box works and shows phones not many would care to want to use after such a long time.
I just saw this phone in the flesh for the first time. I played with it in the store (in Yurakucho, Japan).
Very nice indeed! I can't wait to get it now. The release date hasn't been announced in Japan, although it will be sometime this month (November).
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
Anyway, as sad as it seems, I'm totally excited to get it. I'm not too impressed with the Samsung flip over style case, so I'll look to try a few others out and see what's about.
I was very excited before, but after spending half an hour with it, I've fallen in love! :good:
Forgive my excitement.
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I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
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Maybe that was the stylus and you were holding the phone upsidedown, lol.
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Maybe that was the stylus and you were holding the phone upsidedown, lol.
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cant be..stylus wud then come out of the top left corner!! or maybe he was looking at the back of the phone..lol :laugh: :laugh:
or jst a typo..right instead of left!!
I've seen these before, it is not a note 2... It's actually a chinese/japanese knock off of the note 2...
Although I did get to grope it in all kinds of positions and was quite excited doing so, you have little faith my friends..
You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQm35IaTxz0
Skip to 18:20 (I believe it's so that people can use the `One Seg' TV function with NTT Docomo.
This will be my first time with NTT Docomo, so I've never used the One Seg (TV) function before. I probably wont use it, but seeing an antenna on the Note 2 was quite surprising.
Tv antenna
Yeah it's a tv antenna. I believe it's only on the Korean models.
I'm not sure about Korea, but it's definitely on the Japanese version.
Is that for real?? Lol..
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Although I did get to grope it in all kinds of positions and was quite excited doing so
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this dam people are lucky!!!
Grant Barker said:
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
Forgive my excitement.
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Is it april? Either way glad your excited it is a great device.
Here's a video of a 64GB Galaxy Note 2 with a TV Antenna. I have a Korean one. I flip through a few TV channels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRUGpekzf_w
The cable companies would have a **** fit if phones were being released in the US with antennas on them! :laugh:
The people in Korea and Japan have much higher standards and expectations when it comes to electronics, since the tech development is much faster there. There are tons of cool phones released over there that are exclusive to those countries.
Some phones there have more RAM than their EU/US counterparts, some have 64GB storage, some have TV-antennas. I think people there are much more picky and demanding when they shop tech, because they're far ahead of the rest of the world in that department.
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The people in Korea and Japan have much higher standards and expectations when it comes to electronics, since the tech development is much faster there. There are tons of cool phones released over there that are exclusive to those countries.
Some phones there have more RAM than their EU/US counterparts, some have 64GB storage, some have TV-antennas. I think people there are much more picky and demanding when they shop tech, because they're far ahead of the rest of the world in that department.
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+1..agree..i use to work with them last time in my old working place. They really up to date on tech spec..they even dont believe any info about tech from others country..they only believe their own country..its a little trouble some when working with them here..but, i get use to it..haha..respect their high tech knowledge though
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Yeah. The Japanese are very dedicated and serious when it comes to work and business.
When I get the phone, no doubt I'll take some photos of the antenna and the rest of the device, for my site (and fans).
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I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner.
Forgive my excitement.
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Not surprised...South Korea was the first country to use DMB services.
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Yeah. The Japanese are very dedicated and serious when it comes to work and business
When I get the phone, no doubt I'll take some photos of the antenna and the rest of the device, for my site (and fans).
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Wow..good..pls upload here once u snap the pic ..
Anyway, i was wonder, does it will work here in malaysia to watch the tv channel??
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Just because....I had read thru this thread and yes I agree, I spent 6 yrs in Japan, with travels to Korea.
"Domo arigatou gozaimasu!"
Without realizing that Ludicmike has demonstrated this, (even though I thanked him for the post) I was inspired to go ahead and make my very first YouTube vid.
It's not a great video, but you can see the antenna again.
I'll try to limit the fumbling around and rambling in any future videos.
Samsung GALAXY Note 2 (Antenna on Japanese version)
Feel free in the YouTube comments to give me any advice. It's a big step for an old camera shy dude like me.
Hello guys...I know this thread has come up tens of times but after reading every single one I havent reach to a conclusion and this becomes very frustrating;/ [want to mention that I was an iPhone user from the first day. This is my first time with Android...wanted to give it a try cause I was sick of iPhones small screen]
So i have ordered the case and the memory card .. but yet I have chosen which phone to buy.
In my country I have the choice between the 2. Basically only one store in the whole country sells the "OCTA" version.
So let me tell you how I am going to use my device and please advise accordingly.
1. Facebook
2. Browsing
3. Music
4. GPS
5. Some normal gaming (Not Hardcore)
I want to use my device for long term 2+. I dont want in one year to experience lag because of a newer firmware etc etc. You got the point right?
Also my country does not support LTE. I am not using 3g because is SO SLOW and expensive...
I have read many Pros and Cons. For example:
i9500 - does not support OpenGL ES 3.0 + Not so good Battery Life + Not so much developer support + in a lot cases overheating
i9505 - Audio issues (crackling) + not so good audio and camera chip somthing like that...
Anws I think you got the point. Any suggestions will highly appreciated from both users (i9500 + i9505)
Thanks a lot!
no one? I know guys that this has been answered hundred of times but come on help one new android user
I would suggest i9505. I'm not a fan of samsung phones because were using lately most of the time nexus devices. And I can tell you if you want a stability of an iphone(not trolling ) and all the goodies from android go with 9505 put the Google version of Android on this phone and you'll be good to go.
First thing when I heard that this Samsung will be available with vanilla android I went to the shop and bought it.
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I would suggest i9505. I'm not a fan of samsung phones because were using lately most of the time nexus devices. And I can tell you if you want a stability of an iphone(not trolling ) and all the goodies from android go with 9505 put the Google version of Android on this phone and you'll be good to go.
First thing when I heard that this Samsung will be available with vanilla android I went to the shop and bought it.
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As I am new to this world I dont have a clue about rooting...google version...etc etc but thanks for the info anws!
You'll be ok just go with 9505 version then read about on this forum and you'll be good
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any other suggestions guys??? thanks!
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no one? I know guys that this has been answered hundred of times but come on help one new android user
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Hi mate,
I also changed to the S4 for the same reasons (previously had iphone). At the time I actually wanted to get the i9500 but they hadn't hit the shelves yet. So I ended up with the i9505.
I find it a bit confusing that your country doesn't support 4G and you aren't going to have 3G. So you won't have mobile data? But perhaps you plan to use the internet over wifi? Maybe I didn't read your original post properly.
Anyway
If I was you I would buy the i9505 (which is what I have). Primarily because there seem to be less issues and the performance isn't *that* much worse than the i9500. I use my phone for exactly what you have listed and its been great.
Now that i've got the i9505 i've never looked back
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Hi mate,
I also changed to the S4 for the same reasons (previously had iphone). At the time I actually wanted to get the i9500 but they hadn't hit the shelves yet. So I ended up with the i9505.
I find it a bit confusing that your country doesn't support 4G and you aren't going to have 3G. So you won't have mobile data? But perhaps you plan to use the internet over wifi? Maybe I didn't read your original post properly.
Anyway
If I was you I would buy the i9505 (which is what I have). Primarily because there seem to be less issues and the performance isn't *that* much worse than the i9500. I use my phone for exactly what you have listed and its been great.
Now that i've got the i9505 i've never looked back
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Thanks for your info mate... Basically in my country 3G mobile data is expensive and SLOW... so I prefer using WIFI...
Thanks again!
Man, take 9505 for sure. Audio is very good and camera is the best I've ever seen in my life. Photos are sharp and beautiful, no pink spots (as there were on GS2), video is superb. Shutter speed could be something better but taking photo in about half of a second will suffice and I'm sure Samsung will improve it even further. CPU is just insane. It's so powerfull that even in few years it'll still overrank most phones (as GS2 does now).
Go to sammobile.com and look in how many countries 9505 is available comparing to 9500. Also Google have choosen 9505 - that means something - why not Exynos or Exynos with LTE. Look like Exynos version is best for benchmarks and Qualcomm best to use. I would definitely not exchange my 9505 for any other device available today as it meets all my needs and prove to be the very best phone I've ever have. There are some theoretical cons as shutter speed but from I can say - if You don't read about them You will not notice them Interface lags were eliminated with MEA rom. Check if it's already available for You region. This is obvious that there will be much more issues described with 9505 on forums as great majority of GS4s are 9505.
The only problem with buying any Galaxy S device is that You cannot check the screen before buy as it's covered with black foil. My GS2 had some visible flaws on it. I got used to them as many ppl said that it's very common. Luckily my GS4 screen is almost perfect with just some markings characteristic to amoled.
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Man, take 9505 for sure. Audio is very good and camera is the best I've ever seen in my life. Photos are sharp and beautiful, no pink spots (as there were on GS2), video is superb. Shutter speed could be something better but taking photo in about half of a second will suffice and I'm sure Samsung will improve it even further. CPU is just insane. It's so powerfull that even in few years it'll still overrank most phones (as GS2 does now).
Go to sammobile.com and look in how many countries 9505 is available comparing to 9500. Also Google have choosen 9505 - that means something - why not Exynos or Exynos with LTE. Look like Exynos version is best for benchmarks and Qualcomm best to use. I would definitely not exchange my 9505 for any other device available today as it meets all my needs and prove to be the very best phone I've ever have. There are some theoretical cons as shutter speed but from I can say - if You don't read about them You will not notice them Interface lags were eliminated with MEA rom. Check if it's already available for You region.
The only problem with buying any Galaxy S device is that You cannot check the screen before buy as it's covered with black foil. My GS2 had some visible flaws on it. I got used to them as many ppl said that it's very common. Luckily my GS4 screen is almost perfect with just some markings characteristic to amoled.
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Thanks for your reply also... until now only i9505 answered back to this thread... lets see if any i9500 will give me his own opinion...
With new updates 9500 never heats up, im happy with battery life, not even one issue is on my phone. We have both here in my country, and i chosed the octa version. I know we have less support by devs but personally i don use stock android, i hope it will be for people who like aosp roms. But for me 9500 is really beast.
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With new updates 9500 never heats up, im happy with battery life, not even one issue is on my phone. We have both here in my country, and i chosed the octa version. I know we have less support by devs but personally i don use stock android, i hope it will be for people who like aosp roms. But for me 9500 is really beast.
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thanks mate!! need more info though
any other suggestions guys? Thanks a lot!
Mate, people who own an i9500 will tell you to buy an i9500, and people who own an i9505 will tell you to buy an i9505. They will both list what it does well, what it doesn't do so well, and what has been fixed and so on. Ultimately, the only person you should be listening to is yourself. If you want LTE and more developer support, go for the i9505. If you want 8 cores to boast about, and perhaps a tiny bit faster processing, go for the i9500. Both phones are identical for what you get (excluding what's under the hood) and if you are only going to be using the phone like an average person, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the i9505, and no reason for you to have that extra processing power (not that the i9505 can't handle it anyway). Anyway what I'm saying is, the choice is yours, and letting other people tell you what to buy is a bad thing, the information is there about both phones, you must study this carefully, understand all, and then make your decision.
And just to clarify, my camera performs perfectly, and this is with my phone being on an older firmware as my carrier is useless at pushing updates. Also, the audio quality is great on my i9505, I use Beyerdynamics in-ear headphones, and there is no problem with them whatsoever. I guess the problems people suffer from their phones are luck of the draw, and I must be one of the lucky ones. If you have any problems, return the phone within the 2 weeks most carriers allow you.
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Mate, people who own an i9500 will tell you to buy an i9500, and people who own an i9505 will tell you to buy an i9505. They will both list what it does well, what it doesn't do so well, and what has been fixed and so on. Ultimately, the only person you should be listening to is yourself. If you want LTE and more developer support, go for the i9505. If you want 8 cores to boast about, and perhaps a tiny bit faster processing, go for the i9500. Both phones are identical for what you get (excluding what's under the hood) and if you are only going to be using the phone like an average person, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the i9505, and no reason for you to have that extra processing power (not that the i9505 can't handle it anyway). Anyway what I'm saying is, the choice is yours, and letting other people tell you what to buy is a bad thing, the information is there about both phones, you must study this carefully, understand all, and then make your decision.
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Noted. thanks!
No big difference in performance.
But i9505 have better developer support. My modest guess is that i9500 owners have to wait some time (or ever?) to get same support that i9505 will have.
BTW I don't want to use LTE/4G because of big battery drain. Sometimes I even turn off 3G and that makes a HUGE difference compared to 2G.
Mittaa said:
No big difference in performance.
But i9505 have better developer support. My modest guess is that i9500 owners have to wait some time (or ever?) to get same support that i9505 will have.
BTW I don't want to use LTE/4G because of big battery drain. Sometimes I even turn off 3G and that makes a HUGE difference compared to 2G.
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That is true..also I will nener use 4G or 3G only WIFI.
Thanks
I had hard time choosing between the 2 but i choosed 9500 because the camera is a bit better and better music playback because of the Wolfson DAC.
I have no regrets, i love it, im using XXUBMF8 firmware.
0mega007 said:
I had hard time choosing between the 2 but i choosed 9500 because the camera is a bit better and better music playback because of the Wolfson DAC.
I have no regrets, i love it, im using XXUBMF8 firmware.
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I am feeling the same way .... hard time choosing... it s.ck.s
Unless camera is your top priority just go with i9505. It has better battery life, more developer support, better support in games.
I won't say that I am not satisfied with my i9500 but its not worth paying any premium compared to i9505.
Right now and most probably in the future, the i9500 is not utilizing its 8 cores. Not even does well with battery life compared to i9505.
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