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Hi all,
Well, hope someone can give me their opinions here.
I have had a Samsung Galaxy note II for a couple of months now, but I am considering getting the Nexus 4 since I want stock Android and get access to the latest Android updates.
Also, the Note II has been a little big to me.
I heared somewhere that the microphone of the phone is not that good, is this really true?
How do you like the phone? Is this a good choice?
I know that some peole may chooce the Samsung for it's screen, but other than that?
Another thing is the built in battery on the Nexus 4 wich I don't like, but suppose one has to live with that.
Any comments please!
Many thanks!
Chris08 said:
Hi all,
Well, hope someone can give me their opinions here.
I have had a Samsung Galaxy note II for a couple of months now, but I am considering getting the Nexus 4 since I want stock Android and get access to the latest Android updates.
Also, the Note II has been a little big to me.
I heared somewhere that the microphone of the phone is not that good, is this really true?
How do you like the phone? Is this a good choice?
I know that some peole may chooce the Samsung for it's screen, but other than that?
Another thing is the built in battery on the Nexus 4 wich I don't like, but suppose one has to live with that.
Any comments please!
Many thanks!
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I had a note 2 before the N4 came out. And for me the note 2 was just too big. I like being able to use the whole device with one hand.
That said. The mic on the N4 is fine when making voice calls. the problem I noticed is when recording video, or using apps like voxer walkie talkie or VOIP apps. Basically anything other than voice calls. I can't explain why, but it just sounds like your always way to close to the mic.
The ear piece has some fuzz sound on voice calls (unless they fixed it in newer revisions.).
I also feel like the signal is worse with this phone. What ever the logistics are it will often go from 3 bars to 1 bar without evening touching it, but doesn't seem to affect the use of it unless you're in a poor coverage area already then it will show no service much more often than my G nex or Note 2 did.
The note 2 has much better battery life because of size and I like that it is removable. I also really like the wireless charging on the Nexus. I miss SD slot on note.
All that said. I still prefer the nexus over the note 2 at this point.
Chris08 said:
Hi all,
Well, hope someone can give me their opinions here.
I have had a Samsung Galaxy note II for a couple of months now, but I am considering getting the Nexus 4 since I want stock Android and get access to the latest Android updates.
Also, the Note II has been a little big to me.
I heared somewhere that the microphone of the phone is not that good, is this really true?
How do you like the phone? Is this a good choice?
I know that some peole may chooce the Samsung for it's screen, but other than that?
Another thing is the built in battery on the Nexus 4 wich I don't like, but suppose one has to live with that.
Any comments please!
Many thanks!
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I also had the Galaxy Note 2 and it is a great phone with very good batterylife. But what i like more is the pure android xperience without the touchwizz shell over it, the bleeding edge cpu and gpu and fast updates. Also i like the size and usabilty is better than on th GN2. And since 4.2.2 batterylife has improved a lot. I would recommend the Nexus 4 for daily use and speed and the Note 2 if you like using the S-pen features and appreciate the screen size.
Hi,
Many thanks for your replies!
That sounds good, I don't use the S-pen and it's OK with not using the big screen as the Note 2 has and as i said, want to get the new Anroid updates and I don't know if the Note 2 will be updated to v4.2. I don't like the touchwiz that much either so I can live without it.
How is the loud speaker on the phone then? Is it OK?
Some people have said that this is a downgrade from Note 2, but I don't think so.
Many thanks!
The speaker is okay to me, but I don't expect a lot from phone speakers. Definitely not as good as the note's though.
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Chris08 said:
Hi,
Many thanks for your replies!
That sounds good, I don't use the S-pen and it's OK with not using the big screen as the Note 2 has and as i said, want to get the new Anroid updates and I don't know if the Note 2 will be updated to v4.2. I don't like the touchwiz that much either so I can live without it.
How is the loud speaker on the phone then? Is it OK?
Some people have said that this is a downgrade from Note 2, but I don't think so.
Many thanks!
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The Note II will probably be updated to 4.2.1/4.2.2 around Q2 2013 (so that is when the next v. of android will be announced.)
I am still not deciding what to get between S4 and Note 3.
Is the +150$ of the note 3 + huge size outweigh for the advantages it has over S4?
Will the lags of s4 be ironed out by TW 4.3 and match note 3 smoothness?
What are the differences and advantages of both phones?
1. 3GB RAM, 4.3 out of the box, 4K video recording (Snapdragon), S Pen.
2. There's still some bugs that can be easily ironed out with a software upgrade. But as I said just now, if TW wants more memory, it can get more from the Note 3 as it has 1.5x that amount on the S4.
3. Bigger screen -> Better MWC functions. Basically you get all S4 features and more add-ons with the S Pen and some spec bumps.
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1. 3GB RAM, 4.3 out of the box, 4K video recording (Snapdragon), S Pen.
2. There's still some bugs that can be easily ironed out with a software upgrade.
3. Bigger screen -> Better MWC functions. Basically you get all S4 features and more add-ons with the S Pen and some spec bumps.
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Would you say its worth upgrading to the Note3 if you already own the S4? I have the opportunity to sell the S4 and add $200 and grab a note 3.
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Would you say its worth upgrading to the Note3 if you already own the S4? I have the opportunity to sell the S4 and add $200 and grab a note 3.
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Hmm, well I would do it if I were you.
Why? S4 is nearly at the end of its life cycle and S5 would be released in a couple of months. The Note 3 just came out so it still has one year life span, soooo I'd also take that into account.
Before I wondered why ppl bought the Note, but once I went Note, I never looked back.
Plus the added USB3.0 and all the added new functions make the Note 3 a worthy phone.
If it's just adding 200$, sure. But if you're gonna shell out outright pricing then maybe think twice.
This isn't like the iPhone 5 and 5s, there are actual changes to most every aspect of the phone, with the design, software, and hardware, making it a worthy upgrade.
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Pointing out that the S4 still has a very long way in it's life cycle, the S3 is still in an active update cycle, and it's a year older than the S4.
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Pointing out that the S4 still has a very long way in it's life cycle, the S3 is still in an active update cycle, and it's a year older than the S4.
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Yeah of course, but in the product life cycle, not the development life cycle. If you decide to sell your s4 after the s5 is released, you will get less money than getting rid of it before the s5 comes out. So I was saying, if he sells it now he can get the Note 3 for 200 more, rather than selling it later and adding around 300-400 for the Note 3 instead.
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I will definitely go for Note 3. S4 is not really good due to it internal 2GB RAM is not that really enough for all new bundle features did by Samsung.
Beside this, Note 3 (N9005 edition) is better than S4 of:
3GB RAM - enough for all new Samsung features.
S800 instead of S600, this is really something difference in Snapdragon, S600 is not that big different compare with last year S4 Pro, but S800 is different case.
4K Video record and playback support.
The best AMOLED screen so far, it is even better than S4, thanks to it bright display.
More future proof in data access, the LTE is actually LTE-A, but currently everywhere only utilize LTE except Korea.
i skipped S4 to get Note 3 because of all the features listed, plus then some
Note 3 is actually ultra thin, and light weight compared to previous Galaxy line phones
if you put the Note 3 in your front Shirt pocket, your Shirt doesn't sag down to the side due the weight.
my old Note 1 will sag down the Shirt horribly.
So you can't really tell the difference between a Note 3 vs S4 unless you look for the Spen
What about the camera issue in low light?
S4 doesn't have this issue.
Also the Note 3 size can be a problem if you want to:
-Take a photo one handed.
-Put a cover (it will be even bigger and heavier)
-Put your phone in your sports pants or shorts (will fit but will look horrible)
-The size of this thing when you put it on your ear...
I agree the extra brightness of the Note 3 screen is a big plus here for sunlight visibility.
Is it louder than S4 for ringtones?
vegetaleb said:
What about the camera issue in low light?
S4 doesn't have this issue.
Also the Note 3 size can be a problem if you want to:
-Take a photo one handed.
-Put a cover (it will be even bigger and heavier)
-Put your phone in your sports pants or shorts (will fit but will look horrible)
-The size of this thing when you put it on your ear...
I agree the extra brightness of the Note 3 screen is a big plus here for sunlight visibility.
Is it louder than S4 for ringtones?
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I don't have the camera issue in low light, I guess I was lucky
- As I have big hands, I usually hold my phone with one hand, with One-hand operation turned OFF.
- I am getting a metal bumper, to make it wider and heavier, but thats why I like big phones, to actually feel the device haha! But in all seriousness, you can opt for no case, or just use a thin case from eBay.
- Easy, don't put it in your sports pants! haha. Fits my pockets well, even in tight jeans (back pocket usually)
- I'm used to the Note when I put it up to my ear, but that's because my hands are big, it looks natural.
The speaker is now facing you, rather than what it is being laid on, isn't that much better?!
Andrewtst said:
I will definitely go for Note 3. S4 is not really good due to it internal 2GB RAM is not that really enough for all new bundle features did by Samsung.
Beside this, Note 3 (N9005 edition) is better than S4 of:
3GB RAM - enough for all new Samsung features.
S800 instead of S600, this is really something difference in Snapdragon, S600 is not that big different compare with last year S4 Pro, but S800 is different case.
4K Video record and playback support.
The best AMOLED screen so far, it is even better than S4, thanks to it bright display.
More future proof in data access, the LTE is actually LTE-A, but currently everywhere only utilize LTE except Korea.
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Most people delete most of the Samsung crap as soon as they get root, 2GB RAM is enough for most people.
I don't see anything different with Note 3 in terms of speed even when I compare it to Note 2
I don't see any point of 4K recording and playback, it's for future but by then this phone will be old enough to change anyway.
Eating up all the battery.
We have LTE-A at some places in Canada, coverage is expanding
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nicholaschum said:
The speaker is now facing you, rather than what it is being laid on, isn't that much better?!
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Nope, when I hold the phone the speaker usually gets blocked. I wish Samsung would only copy good things from Apple. I'd rather the speaker be at the back like the Note 2.
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yulet said:
Most people delete most of the Samsung crap as soon as they get root, 2GB RAM is enough for most people.
I don't see anything different with Note 3 in terms of speed even when I compare it to Note 2
I don't see any point of 4K recording and playback, it's for future but by then this phone will be old enough to change anyway.
Eating up all the battery.
We have LTE-A at some places in Canada, coverage is expanding
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Nope, when I hold the phone the speaker usually gets blocked. I wish Samsung would only copy good things from Apple.
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Not everyone remove bloatware.
Also, Note 3 camera seems better base on some review site.
Note 3 design much nicer.
4K record is not gimmick even now, even the GSMArena had mention it get much details than record in 1080P by watching at any device. This is confirm as I test before, those though 4K video must watch at more than 100" 4K TV is way too wrong, check yourself then you know the different, even look inside the phone itself - 5.7" can see the different.
The camera position at bottom is the most correct way speaker shall, rather than put at behind.
yulet said:
Most people delete most of the Samsung crap as soon as they get root, 2GB RAM is enough for most people.
I don't see anything different with Note 3 in terms of speed even when I compare it to Note 2
I don't see any point of 4K recording and playback, it's for future but by then this phone will be old enough to change anyway.
Eating up all the battery.
We have LTE-A at some places in Canada, coverage is expanding
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Nope, when I hold the phone the speaker usually gets blocked. I wish Samsung would only copy good things from Apple. I'd rather the speaker be at the back like the Note 2.
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Of all reasons you listed, why didn't you just stick with your Note II then?
Also, how can you even block the current speakers when you hold your phone? Do you like to keep it standing vertically on your palm all the time? I find it physically impossible to cover the current speakers with my hand when I use the phone.
Please enlighten us on how you can block the speaker 'usually', when using your phone to call, or text or even watch a movie.
I don't see any logical reasoning behind covering the bottom at ANY time, it's just the most awkward way to hold a phone.
The current speaker layout is MUCH better than the Note II imo, when I sleep, my phone is facing upward and not downward, my alarm is much louder this way because its right near my ear, rather than being muffled on the table.
msavic6 said:
Would you say its worth upgrading to the Note3 if you already own the S4? I have the opportunity to sell the S4 and add $200 and grab a note 3.
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That's a damn good deal.
My s4 was almost brand new and I only got $350 for it.
I paid the difference of $400.
And the used market here is very competitive.
CorruptedSanity said:
That's a damn good deal.
My s4 was almost brand new and I only got $350 for it.
I paid the difference of $400.
And the used market here is very competitive.
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Wow I would never sell my S4 for a measly $350. I can get roughly $550 for my unlocked S4 here and a brand new phone could get $600.
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SM-N9005 is very rare here, and getting a N900 over an S4 9505 is not an option for me.
I get bored easily from the same rom,so I ''need'' roms like liquidsmooth,MIUI,Carbon,PACMAN...
The S4 has it all and bugless,I wonder if the Note 3 will get them too
nicholaschum said:
Of all reasons you listed, why didn't you just stick with your Note II then?
Also, how can you even block the current speakers when you hold your phone? Do you like to keep it standing vertically on your palm all the time? I find it physically impossible to cover the current speakers with my hand when I use the phone.
Please enlighten us on how you can block the speaker 'usually', when using your phone to call, or text or even watch a movie.
I don't see any logical reasoning behind covering the bottom at ANY time, it's just the most awkward way to hold a phone.
The current speaker layout is MUCH better than the Note II imo, when I sleep, my phone is facing upward and not downward, my alarm is much louder this way because its right near my ear, rather than being muffled on the table.
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I don't use any phone for more than a few months, just makes me bored. It wasn't easy to take a picture lol This is how you hold a phone which has almost no bezel and software buttons -apparently my screen is very dirty, didn't notice it without that flash- (you'd hit the capacitive buttons if you put your thumb on the front). How do you hold your phone? I also put my phone in portrait position on my bed while I'm lying, browsing the net and listening to some stuff, thankfully I enabled 180 degree rotating so I can use it upside down.
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vegetaleb said:
SM-N9005 is very rare here, and getting a N900 over an S4 9505 is not an option for me.
I get bored easily from the same rom,so I ''need'' roms like liquidsmooth,MIUI,Carbon,PACMAN...
The S4 has it all and bugless,I wonder if the Note 3 will get them too
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Well, the point of a Note 3 is to take advantage of the big screen and the S Pen, which is why people usually tend to run TW based ROMs on this device. With an S device, you can just convert it to a Nexus and not lose any functionality.
If you do decide to go for an N900 you get the advantage of having no known KNOX counter in download mode when flashing ROMs. Just import a 9005 from a website or get your friends to get one for you overseas, it's worth it.
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yulet said:
I don't use any phone for more than a few months, just makes me bored. It wasn't easy to take a picture lol This is how you hold a phone which has almost no bezel and software buttons -apparently my screen is very dirty, didn't notice it without that flash- (you'd hit the capacitive buttons if you put your thumb on the front). How do you hold your phone? I also put my phone in portrait position on my bed while I'm lying, browsing the net and listening to some stuff, thankfully I enabled 180 degree rotating so I can use it upside down.
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Lol, why would you hold your phone like that 'usually'? Is that how you make calls, or check Facebook/Instragram/Twitter/Tapatalk?
You can move your finger a bit closer to the capacitive button without touching it, or you can lip the speaker so it is louder when you play songs out loud or watch videos.
nicholaschum said:
Lol, why would you hold your phone like that 'usually'? Is that how you make calls, or check Facebook/Instragram/Twitter/Tapatalk?
You can move your finger a bit closer to the capacitive button without touching it, or you can lip the speaker so it is louder when you play songs out loud or watch videos.
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That's the most comfortable way for me. It's not a problem when making calls but it's very annoying when playing games or watching a video. I usually have my bluetooth headphones or my external speakers connected when listening to music.
Remember what Apple said when people had reception issues? YOU'RE HOLDING IT WRONG! LOL
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yulet said:
That's the most comfortable way for me. It's not a problem when making calls but it's very annoying when playing games or watching a video. I usually have my bluetooth headphones or my external speakers connected when listening to music.
Remember what Apple said when people had reception issues? YOU'RE HOLDING IT WRONG! LOL
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I dunno, I usually keep that area free of blockade, maybe because I'm used to PSP/PS3 controllers I tend to keep my fingers off those areas when I play a game.
I barely use my speaker to play music, I only use it for Alarms and the rare occasion of showing someone a Youtube video on the street. Listening to music or watching my videos all rely on my BT earbuds.
Hey guys. Tomorrow I am going to buy a new phone and I am deciding between S5 and Note 3. I was going to buy the Note 3 when I just notice that In my countru the price of the Note 3 and S5 is absolutely Identical (32GB Note 3 and 16GB S5). So is the screen on the S5 really better or there isn't a big difference and how is the battery life on the both devices ? Is the Camera on the S5 better in low light or its the same as the note 3 ? Is the Speaker in the S5 better ?
niksssss said:
Hey guys. Tomorrow I am going to buy a new phone and I am deciding between S5 and Note 3. I was going to buy the Note 3 when I just notice that In my countru the price of the Note 3 and S5 is absolutely Identical (32GB Note 3 and 16GB S5). So is the screen on the S5 really better or there isn't a big difference and how is the battery life on the both devices ? Is the Camera on the S5 better in low light or its the same as the note 3 ? Is the Speaker in the S5 better ?
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From seeing both at my cellphone carrier's store:
- Note 3 has better speakers, must be because IP67 in S5.
- Screen is better, smaller looks sharper and definitely brighter.
- Can't tell about battery life, haven't had a Note 3 for much time. Reviewers put them in nearly equal terms with slight advantage to the S5 (AnandTech).
- Camera is good, but low light is a weakness... so they most likely are in the same ground. None has OIS.
- Both seem to have poor memory management, Note 3 has 3 GB of RAM though but S5 has newer, faster chipset.
I picked the S5 because of the more recent stock software (Touchwiz in S5 is quite better than the previous iteration IMHO) and the form factor, try them both if possible. The decision is more if you want a phablet or a normal factor.
For latest and 2014 software features and latest hardware go for s5. If u need pen phone and big screen then note 3, but I think note 3 is getting old as it is late 2013 phone. Note 4 is coming with more than s5 soon on September.
So you can wait for it too..
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Mandeep148 said:
For latest and 2014 software features and latest hardware go for s5. If u need pen phone and big screen then note 3, but I think note 3 is getting old as it is late 2013 phone. Note 4 is coming with more than s5 soon on September.
So you can wait for it too..
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I was going to buy the S5 yesterday but I saw its back and it looks just awful and the phone feels like a cheap Chinese copy of a real samsung phone. The note 3 feels a bit better (the plastic actually feels like leather) and I like its looks a lot better. But then comes the Software and Hardware that is a lot better on the S5. I am really confused right now
I own both. Personally I much, much prefer the Note 3.
First some advice.
If you've got a few months left to wait, wait to see what the Note 4 is going to be. 1st week of September is when it'll be announced, should start selling early october. Also, the S5 Prime with top-specs is expected somewhere in the middle of the year. Wait for that, if you can. The current S5 is a joke.
So...
The camera on the S5 is a little better, it's IP67 and the colours on the screen are prettier. But that's about it.
The Note has a bigger screen. Yes, the S5 had a more saturated screen, but in my opinion bigger is more useful. Particularly for entertainment or multitasking.
The additional 16GB of internal storage is very, very relevant. 4.4.2 breaks moving apps to the SDcard, so you'll need it (unless you root, which breaks KNOX)
More RAM. 2GB vs 3GB. I know there are some who say "You don't need 2GB(It's actually less than that)". You do. The S5 has some horrendous lag, and the memory runs full very, very quickly.
The S5 has a slightly faster CPU (2.3Ghz vs 2.5Ghz), but the RAM is such a bottleneck that you barely notice the increase in speed. I can't for the life of me figure out why they would use only 2GB.
The Spen. Even if you're not a pen user, it comes with some nifty tools. Particularly the Pen Window is very useful, as it enables you to answer messages without switching away from your film or game. The pen also enables you to use your phone when eating, because you don't have to worry about greasy fingers on the screen.
The camera on the Note 3 is rather crap in low light. And I'm putting that nicely. It looks like an oil painting. The S5 has a slightly bigger sensor, making it a little better in low light.
And then there's the design. I can't help it, the S5 looks to me like something you buy as a toy for your 5 year old niece. It just looks so cheap. (particularly the White one..) At least the Note 3 looks like it costs 700 euro(releaseprice)...
Unless you're a fitness buff, I don't see the point of all those health gimmicks. There are functional heartrate apps that use the flashlight on the Note 3 and match the results of an actualy monitor besides it.
I do have to say the S5 is a little better at surviving drops and bumps. It can handle a bit more rough treatment. The Note 3 is fairly fragile by comparison. So if you lead an active lifestyle or are clumsy, and you don't want a case, an S5 might be a better idea.
All in all, I'd go with the Note 3 anyday. Bu tthat's my personal choice.
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I own both. Personally I much, much prefer the Note 3.
All in all, I'd go with the Note 3 anyday. Bu tthat's my personal choice.
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Thanks for the reply. I am going to see them both at my local store and choose then. Also the S5 is kind of hard to find in my country.
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Thanks for the reply. I am going to see them both at my local store and choose then. Also the S5 is kind of hard to find in my country.
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Yes I agree that s5 feels cheap. But I think in mobile business no one company is perfect. Every company have their bad side and their popularity side.
S5 / Samsung don't concentrate on design, but Samsung software is really smart and mostly people like it. Its rich in features like hell.
Like I said every company have down and good side. In mobile business that is the main thing..
HTC and make premium design but simple software. But difference is HTC mostly good in sound music and simplycity but Sony good for camera. So depends upon you. That is business.
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Yes I agree that s5 feels cheap. But I think in mobile business no one company is perfect. Every company have their bad side and their popularity side.
S5 / Samsung don't concentrate on design, but Samsung software is really smart and mostly people like it. Its rich in features like hell.
Like I said every company have down and good side. In mobile business that is the main thing..
HTC and make premium design but simple software. But difference is HTC mostly good in sound music and simplycity but Sony good for camera. So depends upon you. That is business.
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A good point, but a bit of a moot one, since the choice is between the Samsung Note 3 and the Samsung S5...
Wait for n4 XD
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The problem is that I cant wait. My HTC One broke and now I am using this - http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/30779-xlarge/Nokia-100-3.jpg And I need my phone... not just for games and facebook, but for school. It helps me out a lot. And also phones in my country come a bit late. You can barely find S5 and its been a month since its release.
Also i checked both of the phones in the local store and I am in a even bigger dilemma now I see how the S-pen can come useful, but I find the note 3 a bit big for everyday use. Also The S5 seems kind of slow.. I dont know why but it even seems slower than my HTC One. The camera need a lot of time to open photos after I took them and usually this drives me crazy...
The things most important to me are:
1. Performance
2. Battery
3. Camera
My one usually did the job with the battery and the performance but the camera wasn't what I expected. It takes great shots but 4MP isnt enough for zooming and I often need to zoom my photos to read some text or other...
niksssss said:
The problem is that I cant wait. My HTC One broke and now I am using this - http://i-cdn.phonearena.com/images/phones/30779-xlarge/Nokia-100-3.jpg And I need my phone... not just for games and facebook, but for school. It helps me out a lot. And also phones in my country come a bit late. You can barely find S5 and its been a month since its release.
Also i checked both of the phones in the local store and I am in a even bigger dilemma now I see how the S-pen can come useful, but I find the note 3 a bit big for everyday use. Also The S5 seems kind of slow.. I dont know why but it even seems slower than my HTC One. The camera need a lot of time to open photos after I took them and usually this drives me crazy...
The things most important to me are:
1. Performance
2. Battery
3. Camera
My one usually did the job with the battery and the performance but the camera wasn't what I expected. It takes great shots but 4MP isnt enough for zooming and I often need to zoom my photos to read some text or other...
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Get n3 if you can't wait.
Also make sure you get snapdragon version of it, exynos sucks big time. I was looking forward to n3 but didn't buy because SD ain't available in my country.
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S5 easy for one hand use. Note 3 is too big
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For you to compare:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-vs-note-3
The 32GB of the Note3 is good. The S5 is easy to find in 16Gb but 32GB would be better but hard to find and more expensive. Go with Note3 or wait for N4. Also consider OnePlus one or Oppo Find if you can wait.
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Are You serious? Once time You will taste 5 inch + screen You will stay with it forever, if I had to choose s5 and note1 I will take note1.Spen is powerfull.. Actually I Got note2 and im not even thinking about s4/s5. Im thinking about note4,
You will use it at school, take note, even the name of phone is an answer, Im making my lessons on that phone,
sorry for my English im not the Best at it
And sometimes it works like magnet for girls..
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Get the note 3 if you dont mind a larger device. basically get the same phone, minus finger print sensor and heartrate monitor. Except you can get 32gb for the price of 16gb.
graco2213 said:
Are You serious? Once time You will taste 5 inch + screen You will stay with it forever,
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but S5 is also a 5 inch + screen lol...
Just go for the latest.
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Hmmm... If you have issues with your own "size", go with the note 3, just as you did when you got the big screen and truck. Or if you're a "size queen" as they're called, go for a note 3. But if you like the finger print gimmick, I pretty much do, or like me sometimes find yourself on hallucinogenic escapades that take you at times in the rain, shower/bath or under waterfalls, the ip6 whatever the rest of it is, will come in handy. Man, everyone talking about the lag, I sure wish I didn't agree. There must be a solution. Off to another sub forum. I want to find the solution. Chime in if any of you know of a rom/trick that speeds this phone up.
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Guys. Thanks for the info but I already got the S5. I got it becouse it's a bit smaller device and the Note 3's camera in low light is alful. Also note 3 has 13MP but you can use the camera in 16:9 aspect ratio only on 10MP. On the S5 the 16MP are 16:9. I will miss the s-pen but thats the only thing that I will miss. I also got the s5 becouse I think that it will recieve faster updates. I find the S5 a bit slow (even slower than my one) and also not a big fan of touchwiz. (I didnt think that I will miss sense so much) But overall im happy with the S5 becouse the battery lasts more than twice than my old HTC one and the battery was the most important thing to me.
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i am really confused which one to buy. as i am from note 3, it is normal for me to go for s5. but i got some negative comment about s5. phone bezel is wide, front camera is 2mp when others are going for 5mp front(like oppo find 7a and htc one m8). but still i have a weak spot for samsung. so please suggest me honestly. i will see this post everday. In Shaa Allah this monday i will buy anyone based upon your suggestion.
s5 white is 2039rm where s5 black is 2080rm
htc one m8 is 2199 rm
z2 is 2499rm(why so expensive la?)
i previously used many set. if you need to do anything with that here is a short list of them for past 2 years(s2, s3, s4, note 2, note 3, xperia z, htc one x, nokia lumia 920, lenevo a880, lenevo s930, iphone 4s, 5 etc, cant remember all).
fahad2mail said:
i am really confused which one to buy. as i am from note 3, it is normal for me to go for s5. but i got some negative comment about s5. phone bezel is wide, front camera is 2mp when others are going for 5mp front(like oppo find 7a and htc one m8). but still i have a weak spot for samsung. so please suggest me honestly. i will see this post everday. In Shaa Allah this monday i will buy anyone based upon your suggestion.
s5 white is 2039rm where s5 black is 2080rm
htc one m8 is 2199 rm
z2 is 2499rm(why so expensive la?)
i previously used many set. if you need to do anything with that here is a short list of them for past 2 years(s2, s3, s4, note 2, note 3, xperia z, htc one x, nokia lumia 920, lenevo a880, lenevo s930, iphone 4s, 5 etc, cant remember all).
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I suggest you wait a little bit longer for LG3 and S5 prime
i understood. i can wait for note 3 also. but want a set now. which one do you prefer?
devoidx said:
I suggest you wait a little bit longer for LG3 and S5 prime
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I was just gonna said that. It's absolutely pointless to buy any of these phones right now.
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If you really want one now, I'm pretty happy with my s5, just sayin'
barondebxl said:
I was just gonna said that. It's absolutely pointless to buy any of these phones right now.
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Agree completely.
There will be better flagships in about a month or so.
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If you really want one now, I'm pretty happy with my s5, just sayin'
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what about the heat? my note 3 had heating problem. mostly is the display. s4 had same problem of heating. so what about s5?
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what about the heat? my note 3 had heating problem. mostly is the display. s4 had same problem of heating. so what about s5?
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Ive not had this problem. It gets a little warm when using full brightness whilst on charge.
If you from note3, better enjoy your phone at the moment. Wait for the note 4
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fahad2mail said:
what about the heat? my note 3 had heating problem. mostly is the display. s4 had same problem of heating. so what about s5?
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Doesn't bother me cause I'm so cool
JK, but yeah, like total music, only when charging for me, I think. Not even sure if it heats up all the time or sometimes cause I don't touch my phone when it's charging.
Definitely wait for the LG G3 :fingers-crossed:
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Doesn't bother me cause I'm so cool
JK, but yeah, like total music, only when charging for me, I think. Not even sure if it heats up all the time or sometimes cause I don't touch my phone when it's charging.
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The phone has heating problem. When i download from play store, it become so hot in the camera area. Other function cool. When i look from the 170 degree, suddenly there is a greenish color shift. I think may be factory default screen protector. Also color rendering is not accurate. As i used iphone and lenevo. I saw almost same color rendering on those two ips display. Which i think is accurate. But in s5 the color is totally different of that thing. I think may be cause of adapt display. The display a bit yellowish. I think cause of the factory defailt screen protector.
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fahad2mail said:
The phone has heating problem. When i download from play store, it become so hot in the camera area. Other function cool. When i look from the 170 degree, suddenly there is a greenish color shift. I think may be factory default screen protector. Also color rendering is not accurate. As i used iphone and lenevo. I saw almost same color rendering on those two ips display. Which i think is accurate. But in s5 the color is totally different of that thing. I think may be cause of adapt display. The display a bit yellowish. I think cause of the factory defailt screen protector.
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With Cinema display setting it's quite good. Much better than Standard if you like accuracy rather than oversaturation.
Mine G900F has a heating problem when used actively for updates and downloads probably is something related to the CPU usage. But in normal day to day usage is with good working temperatures. However I would check other phones as well and if I owned a Note 3 I wouldn`t change it as the Note 3 is amazing phone i even think it`s better then the S5 or very close.
Hmmm..ecery device has its cons. S5 is no difference. But we can live with that.
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Sell S8 and return to S6E+ ?
Why?
2 or 3 shops have NEW S6E+ (some shops in price higher than new S8 !)
S8 is crazy complicated to me and infinity display is a no go for me.
On S6E+ everything was just perfect like a melody.
Please reply and warn me if I may do something wrong doing this procsss or what will I loose?
PLEASE everybody are free to reply everything what they think. every info is important to me
androidbadboy said:
Sell S8 and return to S6E+ ?
Why?
2 or 3 shops have NEW S6E+ (some shops in price higher than new S8 !)
S8 is crazy complicated to me and infinity display is a no go for me.
On S6E+ everything was just perfect like a melody.
Please reply and warn me if I may do something wrong doing this procsss or what will I loose?
PLEASE everybody are free to reply everything what they think. every info is important to me
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Yeah bro s6 edge plus is fine and all, but it got a pretty weak battery life.
LilVege said:
Yeah bro s6 edge plus is fine and all, but it got a pretty weak battery life.
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Does it get Samsung Experiance in any Samsung Update?
(no rooting no custom romming)
PLEASE HELP me dear XDA Users, please respond with whatever thing comes to Your mind!
It already has Samsung Experience 8.0 but it won't get
any update so it won't look as good as S8. Actually, if I had an S8, I wouldn't return it and buy S6 edge+ instead. But if you want to do so, you can. But if you play heavy games or do resorce intense things you should stay on S8. Even S6 edge+'s hardware still good, it is getting older and it can be not enough anymore. After all, this is your decision. Do what you want.
cimrikonsoloyuncusu said:
It already has Samsung Experience 8.0 but it won't get
any update so it won't look as good as S8. Actually, if I had an S8, I wouldn't return it and buy S6 edge+ instead. But if you want to do so, you can. But if you play heavy games or do resorce intense things you should stay on S8. Even S6 edge+'s hardware still good, it is getting older and it can be not enough anymore. After all, this is your decision. Do what you want.
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Is the same with even with S7? Would You tell me that?
The S6+ is a beautiful phone. I cannot lie. It is very well made and everything works well.
I have the S8+ and honestly - I would keep the S8 if I were you.
One thing only.... battery.
The S6+ is terrible on battery life, no two ways about it.
Otherwise it's probably the best phone Samsung made (outside of the Note 4).
The metal ring is sheer class and the machining is very fine.
It's slim and it's beautiful - I take it out and just look at it sometimes.
At home it's the first phone I reach for. But the S8+ is just a little more capable.
S6 Edge+ had the best Samsung camera IMHO.
When they have an F1.2 with 16MP sensor it will be top of the hill.
cpufrost said:
S6 Edge+ had the best Samsung camera IMHO.
When they have an F1.2 with 16MP sensor it will be top of the hill.
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Another XDA User that claims what I've told everyone here for months.... That cam in non-low-light is bestet only by S9+ (I've tested that 2 years with each new Galaxy S version)
I have not bothered past s7 yet, but i love my s6. Currently it is on android 9.0 Pie beta
godkingofcanada said:
I have not bothered past s7 yet, but i love my s6. Currently it is on android 9.0 Pie beta
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Hello great dude!
Can You tell me more about Your phones? What are their exact SM- numbers and letters.
I have fallen in love with S6 too (S6E+ on Exynos).
androidbadboy said:
Hello great dude!
Can You tell me more about Your phones? What are their exact SM- numbers and letters.
I have fallen in love with S6 too (S6E+ on Exynos).
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Sm-g928w8. It has hardware similar to the S7 and the same four gigs of ram. I've got the kernel and device tree, and proprietary blovs
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Sm-g928w8. It has hardware similar to the S7 and the same four gigs of ram. I've got the kernel and device tree, and proprietary blovs
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Thank You.
Can You help me out in such a wierd thing: I have S8.... but people in my country are still buying S7(E) like crazy. Maybe they are afraid of the no-bezel and infinity display. I have a problem with S8: due to the lack of borders (bezeles) the hand that is hoding the phone while the other is typing a SMS text message for example the holding hand sometimes touches the screen and puts a letter inside a word or turns on or off some kind of a function.
I got this idea of selling S8 an buying a new S7 flat to not have this problem. What do you PERSONALY/INDIVIDUALY think of this?
Please answer, I will not be angry or any sort of bad emotions.
androidbadboy said:
Thank You.
Can You help me out in such a wierd thing: I have S8.... but people in my country are still buying S7(E) like crazy. Maybe they are afraid of the no-bezel and infinity display. I have a problem with S8: due to the lack of borders (bezeles) the hand that is hoding the phone while the other is typing a SMS text message for example the holding hand sometimes touches the screen and puts a letter inside a word or turns on or off some kind of a function.
I got this idea of selling S8 an buying a new S7 flat to not have this problem. What do you PERSONALY/INDIVIDUALY think of this?
Please answer, I will not be angry or any sort of bad emotions.
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Hold your phone with one hand. I hold it in my fingers and type with my thumb
godkingofcanada said:
Hold your phone with one hand. I hold it in my fingers and type with my thumb
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My thumb is not long enough. But thanks for that advice