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LG Optimus G vs Note 2

Since the LG is coming out soon for AT&T what do you guys think is the better buy?

Wait for the note 2. Every LG smartphone I have owned had been horrid. They have a lot of making up to do if they want my business again.
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That's what I've been hearing too about LG...but the specs on it are top of the line right now. That's what's making it hard to decide.

cleankutazn said:
That's what I've been hearing too about LG...but the specs on it are top of the line right now. That's what's making it hard to decide.
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Specs are okay but software support, rom releases not as good as ss.
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Locked bootloader no custom roms.. Go read on 4x forums not a single rom and go read to 2x forums top of line at its time last year stuck on gb.. No updates.. 4x still on ics and optimus G will be with ics till the end of the times... Locked bootloader to
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Can't believe it's not coming out with jellybean, that's a shame with those specs. Wouldn't you think that LG would learn by now with all those complaints. I think LG is still stuck in the mid 2000's where you release a phone and there would be no need for updates.

Yeah hands down easy choice... Note 2..I had no luck with LG In the phone field
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The note 2 is an easy choice. The LG optinus G isnt gonna last very long, with the upcoming nexus and early next year when the new super smartphone come out. The note is unique.
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Wait for the Optimus G Nexus. Yes, there will be a Nexus based on the Optimus G and yes, Google is expected to unveil it October 29 together with big Nexus news. So big that I postponed the Note II. Head over to Android and Me and read more.

Just reading the rumours about the LG Optimus G Nexus made me hold out getting a GN2 as well. If it doesn't have an SD card slot then il probably come back to the note 2 or wait till Jan
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looks like we'll be waiting forever because new phones will always be coming out I've been waiting since the note 1 came out :crying:

cleankutazn said:
looks like we'll be waiting forever because new phones will always be coming out I've been waiting since the note 1 came out :crying:
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better go for the note 2. i'm from optimus 2x forum. 2x have a wise spec but support from Lg and nvidia is worst! official ics is still not available for us

KCA. said:
Just reading the rumours about the LG Optimus G Nexus made me hold out getting a GN2 as well. If it doesn't have an SD card slot then il probably come back to the note 2 or wait till Jan
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I do not like LG phone anymore .

If i just had to go for one phone it for sure would be the Note atm.
Will get the Lg to try it out when it comes out, but i am pretty sure i will use my Note for a good time as my main device.
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I'm a size queen, so note 2 for sure lol
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E90 Commie said:
Wait for the Optimus G Nexus. Yes, there will be a Nexus based on the Optimus G and yes, Google is expected to unveil it October 29 together with big Nexus news. So big that I postponed the Note II. Head over to Android and Me and read more.
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It's a good thing I read this thread, I was about to order a Note II today until I read this.
Back on topic, I'd personally go for the Note II over the Optimus G, for the huge battery if nothing else.

I prefer the expectacular samsung software and top-end phone that is the note 2 to a vanilla android with similar spects, i go for the note.
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I thought about the nexus 4 but 8gb of storage and no SD card slot is a deal breaker plus I want the bigger screen of the note the gnexs screen is too small and I make the on screen Navy bar as small as it will go 24dpi. Plus Sammy has redeemed them selves since my epic 4g. Note 2 all the way for me just waiting to get the t-mo version unlocked
Gsm GNex running Codename Android & Franco Kernel

Ya Google seems to be going backwards if they are going to release a phone with 8gb of storage and a 4 inch screen. It sounds like they are just 're-releasing the nexus s but with a few more cores, lol. But at least the nexus s had an sd card slot. I don't understand why any company would release a phone with no sd slot. I know apple does it so they can charge you and extra 100$ for 16gb of space, even though u can buy a 16gb memory card for 25$ from Wal-Mart. But so help me god if Google starts emulating apple and their bullsh*t business model, I'm going on a serious rampage, SERIOUSLY!!! Haha
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ATRIXXIRTA said:
Ya Google seems to be going backwards if they are going to release a phone with 8gb of storage and a 4 inch screen. It sounds like they are just 're-releasing the nexus s but with a few more cores, lol. But at least the nexus s had an sd card slot. I don't understand why any company would release a phone with no sd slot. I know apple does it so they can charge you and extra 100$ for 16gb of space, even though u can buy a 16gb memory card for 25$ from Wal-Mart. But so help me god if Google starts emulating apple and their bullsh*t business model, I'm going on a serious rampage, SERIOUSLY!!! Haha
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IIRC, the nexus S and every subsequent nexus had no SD card support. That's why I decided against the S. Google does that for a reason...internal storage is faster and more reliable than any SD card.
I personally don't care and won't purchase a phone without SD card support.
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Nexus 4 vs Galaxy s3

Hey guys, some of you know me for my reviews and I decided to get a new phone. The LG nexus 4.
I wanted to show you a side by side comparison of the phones in case you are thinking of changing devices . Both are great but different
The s3 is not stock ..but whos is ? lol
enjoy
http://youtu.be/yVnT-s5gzlA

Nice review I think the gs3 is better ie the i9305 but good job
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Yep. My version (tmo) is the weakest of them all .
But my cousin has the international and honestly the n4 still feels a little superior
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I prefer the S III myself too. Pity the Nexus series is crippled all the time.

no multiview, smart stay, direct call ? well thanks , no nexus for me . Im already running a nexus4 like setup as my secondary rom

Without a memory card slot and a removable battery I will always pick S3 without any question not to mention Nexus 4 is LG.
Now why can't google for once release a nexus with a memory card slot :/ and hopefully next nexus will be released by Sony

ThilinaC said:
Without a memory card slot and a removable battery I will always pick S3 without any question not to mention Nexus 4 is LG.
Now why can't google for once release a nexus with a memory card slot :/ and hopefully next nexus will be released by Sony
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It may happen. Looks like Google make rotation every time release new Nexus.
Sony the last one who has not yet made Nexus phone.

ThilinaC said:
Without a memory card slot and a removable battery I will always pick S3 without any question not to mention Nexus 4 is LG.
Now why can't google for once release a nexus with a memory card slot :/ and hopefully next nexus will be released by Sony
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Because they want you to use their cloud storage and a fixed battery keeps the unit cost down. It's amazing that they've managed to produce the hardware for the price, but I still chose the S3 as I couldn't live with being tethered to a wall plug for 4 hours a day.

Catching myself on flashing Cyanogen after every samsung rom release - it's just clean and light comparing to the last one , i then thought, if i love pure G more than a blup-blup cartoonish mothefuker even with cool milti window which i used 4-5 times to put iScumbags in depression and smart rotation which is a super must feature. However , i just enjoy a lot more when using aosp , eventhough S3 is a great device
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bala_gamer said:
no multiview, smart stay, direct call ? well thanks , no nexus for me . Im already running a nexus4 like setup as my secondary rom
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Pure Jb? Im looking for a ROM with pure Jb. Thanks.
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what rom is he using on his s3?

j0sefuz said:
what rom is he using on his s3?
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Looks like he's using Paranoid Android, because of the split screen email.

Close run contest at this point, but next year when the S4 comes out and Sammy can't be bothered updating the S3 to later versions of android anymore, the N4 will suddenly seem far more appealing.
The fact Samsung will not release usable hals and related sources then a fully working Aosp alternative isn't going to be an option either.
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eseregin said:
It may happen. Looks like Google make rotation every time release new Nexus.
Sony the last one who has not yet made Nexus phone.
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Yep, well the rumors where that the nexus family was gonna become a line, so there were gonna be different nexus devices by different makers at the same time
I honestly dont think that the nexus will ever have an SD slot..why? dont even ask me cause it doesnt make sense, but most likely because its was originally supposed to be a developer phone? who knows..but they need to start listening to us the users
My thing is..when I hear "nexus" I think of the cream of the cream, top of the line stuff on it..they shouldnt cheap out on parts nor design..and somehow they just keep doing that over and over again

Poshdaz said:
Close run contest at this point, but next year when the S4 comes out and Sammy can't be bothered updating the S3 to later versions of android anymore, the N4 will suddenly seem far more appealing.
The fact Samsung will not release usable hals and related sources then a fully working Aosp alternative isn't going to be an option either.
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sammy used to be better but sadly you are correct..they will release the s4 and the s3 quickly will be left behind

jhericurls said:
Looks like he's using Paranoid Android, because of the split screen email.
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Correct. the rom im running is the Latest Paranoid android. An outstanding rom I may say

wolvie_rs said:
Pure Jb? Im looking for a ROM with pure Jb. Thanks.
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Try paranoid android it feels as pure as possible and very smooth as well

So is the theme in this thread that the SGS3 is the better phone than the nexus 4?
I have been mulling this over and over in my head. I have an update in may and I don't know if I should sell my SGS3 now and get the nexus 4 then decide in may if I want to jump to SGS4 or keep my SGS3 till may and swap then ???
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Stay with the s3 if you are happy with it.
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rault18 said:
Stay with the s3 if you are happy with it.
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That's where I was leaning especially with an upgrade around the corner I can always make that decision then. I was just wondering over here if many made the swap from SGS3 and if they regret it or are OK?
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Nexus 4 or Moto X

my att Note 2 is broken. I know that Moto X will be a google phone and it is coming out soon. should I wait to just get the nexus 4?

N4 bro. Moto x seems to have specs downgraded compared to n4 but I think you should wait for the official announcement.
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For now, the only specs "downgraded" seems to be the CPU (quad-core > dual-core).
Anyway, first let's see the presentation on the 1th of august

Since you're comparing with yet unreleased phones, you might as well include the nexus 5 with it's rumoured specs in the comparison..
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rayiskon said:
Since you're comparing with yet unreleased phones, you might as well include the nexus 5 with it's rumoured specs in the comparison..
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There are no rumored specs for the N5. There are wishful specs. The Moto X has real specs that have been released by people using the phone and is coming out in a few weeks.
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N4 bro. Moto x seems to have specs downgraded compared to n4 but I think you should wait for the official announcement.
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What is downgraded? The CPU tests seem to show some pretty amazing numbers considering what CPU it is using. The Moto X will also have LTE, a better camera, and better battery life. If they sell it for $300-$400, it will be hard to recommend the N4 anymore.

bozzykid said:
What is downgraded? The CPU tests seem to show some pretty amazing numbers considering what CPU it is using. The Moto X will also have LTE, a better camera, and better battery life. If they sell it for $300-$400, it will be hard to recommend the N4 anymore.
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I believe the rumor is it's going to be undercutting the Nexus 4 at under $265 even... and even though it's a dualcore it apparently outperforms the N4's quadcore...
So yeah OP, I think the MotoX is probably the better choice. But let's wait for an official announcement before making rash decisions ;P

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There are no rumored specs for the N5. There are wishful specs. The Moto X has real specs that have been released by people using the phone and is coming out in a few weeks.
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What is downgraded? The CPU tests seem to show some pretty amazing numbers considering what CPU it is using. The Moto X will also have LTE, a better camera, and better battery life. If they sell it for $300-$400, it will be hard to recommend the N4 anymore.
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Yeah I guess cores don't matter.
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Tarun95 said:
Yeah I guess cores don't matter.
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Cores matter but per core performance usually matters more...

Tarun95 said:
Yeah I guess cores don't matter.
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I've read this is a pretty custom CPU that is utilizing cores in a different way. Having more cores doesn't make it faster. Apparently the Moto X has chips that offload some of the processing power (like for voice). So I would expect the experience to be more smooth than the N4.

bozzykid said:
There are no rumored specs for the N5. There are wishful specs. The Moto X has real specs that have been released by people using the phone and is coming out in a few weeks.
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until there is an official announcement it's all rumors, be it nexus 5, moto x or whatever. Asking moto X or nexus 4 is a stupid question, you don't know how the phone performs, you don't know the exact hardware (forget the leaks and rumors here), you don't know what features and capabillities it will pack. all you know is those few things seen in that Rogers ad, the always listening google now and camera gesture. So, until the official announcement on August 1st, comparing an older phone (nexus 4 in this case) with rumors, leaks and what not devices is plain silly. Cheers

wait my friend, HTC one mAXX , Galaxy note 3, Galaxy s4 with snapdragon 800, lg optimus g2, sony xperia Z ultra.
patience

Yeah, I would wait just a few weeks to see the official specs on the Moto X before buying any phone, TBH.
Personally, I'm incredibly happy with my Nexus 4 and could care less about any other phone right now... Unless something comes out that is priced so low with insane specs... Then I'd get it as a backup phone and switch between it and my Nexus 4 whenever the mood strikes me but I'm not giving up my Nexus 4 just yet. I love the little thing!
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rayiskon said:
until there is an official announcement it's all rumors, be it nexus 5, moto x or whatever. Asking moto X or nexus 4 is a stupid question, you don't know how the phone performs, you don't know the exact hardware (forget the leaks and rumors here), you don't know what features and capabillities it will pack. all you know is those few things seen in that Rogers ad, the always listening google now and camera gesture. So, until the official announcement on August 1st, comparing an older phone (nexus 4 in this case) with rumors, leaks and what not devices is plain silly. Cheers
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We already know the Moto X has a better camera and LTE. In my mind, that is all I need to jump ship from the N4 considering it appears to be a mostly stock experience.

bozzykid said:
We already know the Moto X has a better camera and LTE. In my mind, that is all I need to jump ship from the N4 considering it appears to be a mostly stock experience.
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But will it have An unlockable bootloader? If it does I may just step away from the nexus line. At least until the next one comes...
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El Daddy said:
But will it have An unlockable bootloader? If it does I may just step away from the nexus line. At least until the next one comes...
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I think that's a safe bet... but if the rumors that the Moto X will be on Verizon are true I'm sure that version won't have an unlockable bootloader... at least not officially.

Is it going to be GSM? All the Motorola devices are Verizon only.

lazer155 said:
Is it going to be GSM? All the Motorola devices are Verizon only.
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that was before google bought them ;P

PhantomGamers said:
that was before google bought them ;P
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So this would be the first gsm Motorola device, right?

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So this would be the first gsm Motorola device, right?
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i do believe they had some global phones such as the droid 2 global which had gsm support... or some gsm support at least.
but it would be the first full blown gsm device i think. im not really sure

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So this would be the first gsm Motorola device, right?
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No, the Motorola Atrix line is GSM and on AT&T

[Q] Suggestion for new phone

Galaxy Y have broken have buy the new phone to replace
Any nice phone recently to introduce

siang930615 said:
Galaxy Y have broken have buy the new phone to replace
Any nice phone recently to introduce
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Try the Samsung Galaxy Young, the latest version of Galaxy Y. It is currently on Jellybean. Hope I helped you
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S4,Note III,Nexus 5.

TomalinSGY said:
Try the Samsung Galaxy Young, the latest version of Galaxy Y. It is currently on Jellybean. Hope I helped you
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it only 3.27 inches :crying:

aniket.lamba said:
S4,Note III,Nexus 5.
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Ya looking for note3
nexus 5 my country haven release

go for galaxy s4mini....or htc one..

Xperia Z1
SAMSUNG GALAXY Y - TOUCHWIZ

Lumia 1020

Mate it depends on your pocket.
But at all ranges these are good phones...
Entry level: Samsung galaxy trend or Nokia lumia 520
Lower mid range: Xperia M
Mid range:Xperia L or Xperia C
Upper midrange: Xperia sp or s4 mini or Nexus 4
Lower high end: Lg G pro or nexus 5(if its available in your country)
High end: Lg G2(if you are a lover of features) or xperia z1(if you care only about power) or lumia 1020(if you have a hobby of photography)
Extreme High End: Samsung Galaxy note 3(if you love art or power) + Gear (if you have immense amount in your pocket ) or iphone 5s(The future of smartphones)
For lumia's you have to compromise apps but you get altime buttry performance and best camera.
For mid range devices you have to compromise small things.
For lower midrange you have to sacrifice few things.
And finally go for entry level android if you really are fed up with your galaxy y then you will surely love it.
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S4.Note 3.HTC one etc
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Xolo q800/galaxy ace plus - low range
Xperia C/xperia SP - mid range
Galaxy s4 active/nexus 5 - high range
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siang930615 said:
Galaxy Y have broken have buy the new phone to replace
Any nice phone recently to introduce
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I am listing the best phones from the different price ranges.
Hope you will like it.
For Low Level :
Nokia Asha 502
Nokia Lumia 520
Sony Xperia E
LG Optimus L5 II
For Mid Level :
Sony Xperia M
Motorola Moto G ( Coming Soon )
Nokia Lumia 720
For Mid-High Level :
Nokia Lumia 920
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S III
For High Level :
LG G2
LG Nexus 5
Nokia Lumia 1520
Sony Xperia Z1
Samsung Galaxy Note III
iPhone 5s
I know some great phones like Samsung Galaxy S4
htc one
Sony Xperia Z
etc etc are missing
I haven't listed them because now they are getting out dated day by day believe me.
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To everyone please never buy galaxy s4 as its quite laggy samsung is itself upset about the phone. So samsung has preponed the s5 release in april 2014. Source : Android Authority.
It says its the worst flagship device ever by any company.
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Souroking said:
To everyone please never buy galaxy s4 as its quite laggy samsung is itself upset about the phone. So samsung has preponed the s5 release in april 2014. Source : Android Authority.
It says its the worst flagship device ever by any company.
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Yes this is true.
This is why I less recommend Samsung smartphones to buyers.
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JiMiTVAiDYA said:
I am listing the best phones from the different price ranges.
Hope you will like it.
For Low Level :
Nokia Asha 502
Nokia Lumia 520
Sony Xperia E
LG Optimus L5 II
For Mid Level :
Sony Xperia M
Motorola Moto G ( Coming Soon )
Nokia Lumia 720
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Nokia Lumia 920
LG Nexus 4
Samsung Galaxy S III
For High Level :
LG G2
LG Nexus 5
Nokia Lumia 1520
Sony Xperia Z1
Samsung Galaxy Note III
iPhone 5s
I know some great phones like Samsung Galaxy S4
htc one
Sony Xperia Z
etc etc are missing
I haven't listed them because now they are getting out dated day by day believe me.
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Thanks for suggestion i bought iphone5s already :fingers-crossed:

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Thanks for suggestion i bought iphone5s already :fingers-crossed:
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hehe wow that's very cool.
World's first smartphone with 64-bit processor. :3
but iOS 7 is somehow a bit buggy so I recommend you to update it time to time.
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Ya is still abit laggy
but 64-bit processor i did not see any different with 32-bit

siang930615 said:
Ya is still abit laggy
but 64-bit processor i did not see any different with 32-bit
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Thats because of the fact that 64bit processors atleast require 4gigs of ram to show the difference.(Source: Android Authority)
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siang930615 said:
Ya is still abit laggy
but 64-bit processor i did not see any different with 32-bit
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That you'll see in heavy gaming.
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Haha thats why

Brand new Moto G (Gen 1) came with 4.4.4!

Just got my Moto G a couple of days ago from Virgin in Canada, opened the box and booted it up and it was running 4.4.4 out of box. Was cool to see that
Kind of excited for the upcoming Android L release. Hopefully we'll get it on all devices.

Everyone says this device wont get L, but it is pretty sure it will get it... So, just be patient!! One of the funniest things I've read about this subject is that this phone won't get L because of its 4.5" screen.. thats ridiculous! since Nexus 4 is getting L and it has 4.6" screen!

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Everyone says this device wont get L, but it is pretty sure it will get it... So, just be patient!! One of the funniest things I've read about this subject is that this phone won't get L because of its 4.5" screen.. thats ridiculous! since Nexus 4 is getting L and it has 4.6" screen!
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Agreed. Not only that but it's less than a year old still. I'd be surprised if a phone made by a Google company didn't receive the flagship update, especially when they have a GPE version of it (one of two phones even on the GPE program currently) and especially when the launch model is still only 11 months old.

Motorola is owned by Lenovo... Just saying...
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Why wont anyone understand that Moto G will get the android l update. Motorola said it in a hangouts video.

arc4d14n said:
Motorola is owned by Lenovo... Just saying...
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And google a stake in Lenovo.....