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I have the opportunity to upgrade to the S4 and preorder on Verizon tomorrow. Not sure if I should. I know the Note 3 will be out in 8 months or so and have the 8 core processor and be the new flagship phone. I kinda feel lije I want something new right now though. Need someone to sway me....Help!
It comes down to new flagship device now, or new flagship device later. Obviously if you wait, you'll have the Note 3 which will almost assuredly be a better Galaxy S4. On the other hand, shortly after that, the Galaxy S5 or whatever will be out and you'll have a superior device to the Note 3. Really it comes down to if you upgrade multiple times a year, if you don't mind waiting for something better and using that, or if you just want to get the best you can when it arrives and stick with it for awhile.
All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
only reason i didn't get the note 2 was resolution, but i would rather have the smaller 5 inch 1080 screen than 720 on a rather larger phone.
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All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
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I bet you're right. I have an S3 that I gave up for the Note 2 and when I grab the S3 it feels so small. I realize you really can't replace a Note with anything but a Note. Now that the Mega devices are certain, it's safe to say the Note 3 will remain 5.5" since 5.8 and 6.3 is Mega. I was afraid when N3 talk was bigger. If the S4 features makes its way to N2, I would/could be content. I really dont care about IR Blaster...I use harmony remotes.
Thank you guys
S4 is what I will recommend you. I know you may want to probably wait for note 3 but again you won't have that great resolution of which the critics are talking about. Check out the reviews everywhere.. They are calling it the supernova... If you wait for another 8 months then again you will think that I should wait for S5 which will be due in next 4 months from then.. Don't think too much. Go for s4 and you shall never regret it
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The Note 3 will most likely have the same 1080p screen as the S4.
I hope they do what they did with the Note 3 that they did with the S4 in that the screen is improved and larger but the physical size of the phone does not increase. They just reduce the bezel area to get a larger screen size in the same or slightly smaller physical body. I would imagine that other physical improvements will be made with the Note 3 that will only improve the experience. S4 looks awesome but if they take what they have done with the S4 and incorporate it into the Note 3 it really will be the phone to have. Just my thoughts and why I'll be passing on the S4 and staying with the Note 2 until something dramatically better comes out.
Lots of fingers are pointing to the note 3 going 6+ inches. Seems to be getting a bit out of control at that point.
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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S4 is an upgrade to S3, not the Note II. Note line targets power users who need more screen real estate and battery juice, unlike S4. I didn't go for a Note 2 based on its processor etc. alone, but the whole package. So for me, going for an S4 (or HTC One) is actually a downgrade, personally.
PS, interesting comparison here, despite not being the most objective:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEfG2K1EYlY
I recently had to decided this too I think note 2 will be too big for practical use, s4 is a nice happy medium in my opinion
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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obviously note 2 is not great for one handed use. You could theoretically use it with the one handed mode, but it is struggle, especially when you switch between small and large keyboard layouts. It's a fair trade-off for me though, pros by far outweigh the cons, and you get used to the screen fast.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I won't say its toooo big, but yeah its big. Good that I have big hands too, it only sometimes gets irritating but most of the time, its fine, manageable in hands and pocket. For me its the limit, above that would not be a wise decision.
Most of the new gimmicks Sammy have put together for s4 will eventually make its way to note 2. Some leaks about flagship devices of other oems coming in q3 points to s4 getting outdated sooner than one thinks so I'd recommend to wait for note 3
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I thought the Note 2 was big until I started using it. It took some time to get used to one-handed use, but it comes. I have small hands. There are some things that require to use two hands where it would be one on most phones. For instance, when I am checking email. If I am in a message and wanna go back to inbox. The back arrow is small in the top left corner. My thumb just wont make it. That's the one I constantly struggle with. Other than that, I love the N2 size. I will never go any bigger. Not even in the slightest.
I know this is an old thread, came across is in Google. But let me chime in here, I am in the same boat, I have the Note 2 but I also have an iPad Mini. I am thinking, do I need a tablet and a phablet?
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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Hi everyone, i have a note 1 right now and i thinking to migrate to note 2. For who do this movement, worth it? how about compare one ho another in battery life, speed of response in general? etc...
Well any help is very welcome...
Thanks in advance!!
Battery Life - Note 2>>>>>Note
Speed, Again Note 2>Note
Display, personally Note 2>>>>>Note (sRGB vs Pentile, end of)
And it's much more comfortable to hold, and the aspect ratio is standard (16:9), so watching movies is more fun with N2.
It's a worthy upgrade, go for it.
Search. There are threads like this already.
And there is no comparison in these phones. Note 2 is WAY better on all points. I suggest looking up comparison videos.
Wait for note 3.
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Wait for note 3.
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Or Note 4.. or 5.
Or keep waiting. No idea why people keep saying this. Pick a good phone that suits your needs. If you keep waiting for "better", you'll just end up waiting forever. N2 should be good for a good few years to run everything that's thrown at it IMO.
Well it will be out soon and im sure his note 1 will do till then if he hss to get 2 year contract? If its not a 2 year contract then yes note 2 big jump
Out soon? It's at least a few months away from now. And the development etc. takes a while to start off and same with good stable phone firmware etc.
Specwise, Note II itself is good enough for a good 2 years IMO.
People don't realise early adopters are the ones who end up waiting and testing their devices to find something close to stable, not to mention the hardware related bugs as with SDS. We only recently started seeing aosp/cm ROMs for the Note 2 that are close to usability and the note 2 was released in 2012. Unless you're a developer I suggest you get the Note 2 for now. And if you aren't on contract get the Note 3 when its at least 4-5months after its release; that gives you atleast 9-10 months to enjoy your note 2.
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Out soon? It's at least a few months away from now. And the development etc. takes a while to start off and same with good stable phone firmware etc.
Specwise, Note II itself is good enough for a good 2 years IMO.
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It's probably 5 to 6 months away.
If I were planning on taking out another two year contract to get a free phone, I'd probably be inclined to wait. As it is, I tend to get a free upgrade every two years, and sell it to buy something new after a year.
I bought a Note in October 2011, and got a free upgrade to the Note 2 in October 2012 - I expect to be able to buy a Note 3 this October.
As to firmware, I never had the need to use anything other than stock on my Note 2. Assuming Samsung can maintain that quality, I guess the Note 3 would be the same (for me personally).
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Dave
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People don't realise early adopters are the ones who end up waiting and testing their devices to find something close to stable, not to mention the hardware related bugs as with SDS. We only recently started seeing aosp/cm ROMs for the Note 2 that are close to usability and the note 2 was released in 2012. Unless you're a developer I suggest you get the Note 2 for now. And if you aren't on contract get the Note 3 when its at least 4-5months after its release; that gives you atleast 9-10 months to enjoy your note 2.
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I had the Note1 for a year and then moved to Note2 and I can tell that the difference is HUGE! Note2 is the first mobile phone that satisfies me at 100%. Note2 is narrower than Note1 so it seems smaller even being bigger than Note1. Proportions are better. The touch is very pleasant, S3-style, is very, very fast, the battery lasts longer, and the notifications LED is a big improvement to me. It's also the first phone that has healed my flashaholic condition! now with stock rom, perseus kernel and a couple of mods I'm happy!
Don't think twice, it's a big improvement!
EDIT: Only two things: Maybe the camera is slightly better in Note1, and in my opinion it's the maximum size i'm willing to carry daily with me.
One thing i think is clear. Samsung are close to release a new version of his devices every year. And we can decide when change it. I think that Will be a moment that the specifications of a device complain us in the most of it and then we can stay with it for a long time. Trught the distance, Windows xp was in some time the first really stable operation system from ms. Has a lot of years working and for me is enough and is working in all my pc's with no problem and with no need to upgrade it.
Note 1 is great in general, i think the only thing to be perfect will be when i dont need to have the battery icon in the top bar (jeje) and no lag at all in general.
At least is what i think.
Thanks for the answers...
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I have a note 1 and sell it a month a go to buy the note 2.
The difference is bigger.
You can wait to the note 3, but when samsung release it they be much more spensive than the 2.
I was disappointed with the Note II display being smaller - one or two apps displayed noticeably less on the screen. Otherwise, the Note II is much better. I'm getting a Note 8 as my next phone.
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I was disappointed with the Note II display being smaller - one or two apps displayed noticeably less on the screen. Otherwise, the Note II is much better. I'm getting a Note 8 as my next phone.
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I'm actually thankful that they made it less wider - and even Note II is sometimes a tad awkward to hold. Can't imagine how awful it would have been with the original Note. Plus the aspect ratio is more standard with Note II, which means movies etc. fit perfect on N2. And it's still 5.3'' vs 5.5'' right? So not sure why you'd say that.
As there are fewer pixels, some apps display differently. E.g. Google Reader lacks the "Mark All Read" button on the Note II, but showed it on the Note, which is tiresome. (Of course Google are abandoning that app, so its's no longer relevant, but there are other examples too). And I did not find the Note awkward to hold at all - and I do not have big hands.
I had a Note 1, and I initially had zero intention on getting an Note 2, until I played with one. Now that I have a Note 2, I really don't think I need the Note 3 . . . . but I haven't had it in my hands yet.
Who's going to upgrade from the 2 to to 3, and if you are, what features are pushing you to do it?
I'm still on the fence. The 1080p screen is really the only thing that's tempting me at the moment.
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I had a Note 1, and I initially had zero intention on getting an Note 2, until I played with one. Now that I have a Note 2, I really don't think I need the Note 3...but I haven't had it in my hands yet.
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I have a feeling history will repeat itself for you
On the fence, no complaints about my note 2, but I do feel bored of it... First world problems. I am eager to see what the note 3 is like in person as well as the nexus 5.
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On the fence, no complaints about my note 2, but I do feel bored of it... First world problems. I am eager to see what the note 3 is like in person as well as the nexus 5.
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I'm the same. Have had the Note 2 just about a year now, and kind of feel like I need to upgrade just to get something new. Plus I really like the look of the window flip cover and the leather textured back. I'm probably gonna hold off at least until the Nexus 5 gets announced though, plus there doesn't seem to be a way to get one on AT&T that isn't bootloader locked yet.
I am upgrading for 2 main reasons the full HD screen and for the 32 gig built in memory ( the update to put apps on sd card will be useful as well). I am constantly swapping apps around on my note 2 because we never got the ipdate to move apps to sd. Plus I am a tech junkie.
My Tech Junkie factor will probably be the big reason for me to do it . . . Does anyone know of any stores I can walk into any time soon to get my hands on it and decide if I want to pre-order or not?
Right now I'm playing around with an LG G2 which has similar internal specs compared to the Note 3. Just the performance alone is enough for me to upgrade from my Note 2. I will be returning the G2 by the 4th of October to maximize my $35.00 14 day rental of the phone from Verizon. I will get the Note 3 when it's available. The G2 is a nice phone, but I want the larger screen.
dont know if my 2 cents counts but i traded the note 2 for an s4 and wish i would have kept the note 2 but note 3 all the way now. Bigger better, screen, ram and processor have me sold alone
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dont know if my 2 cents counts but i traded the note 2 for an s4 and wish i would have kept the note 2 but note 3 all the way now. Bigger better, screen, ram and processor have me sold alone
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Pretty much on the same boat. Never should have sold my n2 for the s4. The s4 is going away now, can't wait to get the note 3.
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Pretty much on the same boat. Never should have sold my n2 for the s4. The s4 is going away now, can't wait to get the note 3.
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yeah my s4 has been gone for a few weeks now. glad to get rid of it lol but this bionic im on is just as bad haha and cant wait for the note 3! better be awesome!
Upgrading here from Note 2 .. I have ZERO problems with it.. but Note 3 is just tempting .. upgraded everything even the Weight of the device ..
I cant let go of this habit of changing devices .. or you know what .. Ill call it a hobby and carry on.
The device will be sold in our markets from the 25th.. there is even a countdown timer in the Samsung shop ..
Most likely upgrading because of the screen and the "leather" back, but not immediately when released. I'd rather wait for a month longer for the price to drop quite a bit, and it will drop.
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Most likely upgrading because of the screen and the "leather" back, but not immediately when released. I'd rather wait for a month longer for the price to drop quite a bit, and it will drop.
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By how much do you think? I'm debating canceling my pre order if it's substantial enough.
I'm upgrading from the note 2 to the note 3 because 1. More space! 2. Faster GPU! 3.faster CPU 4. Better camera 5. More RAM. That is all .
I don't care for the spen. I have never taken mine out from the note 2.
I take alot of pictures so the upgraded camera will be a welcomed addition. I almost brought the Nokia 1020 just for its 46mp camera
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Agree on the camera. I would upgrade from my Note 2 on all of the above in fact except for Knox. Not sure I want a locked down device, or to lose my warranty on day one! If you can't flash, what's the point? I'm waiting a while to see how this shakes out...
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Another upgrade over here. The N2 has been the best phone I could ask for but more screen is always welcome. And if history repeats N3 will get even better battery life than N2! Had N1 (LTE and int'l) and N2 (i317m) so the N3 int'l will be a real treat.
The S4 is on Craigslist tonight.
5 months ago, i was talking with my wife and said i won't upgrade to note 3 when it is come out..
when i see note 3 now with more feature and more power.. so tempting...
The reasons i probably upgrade:
- screen 1080p
-3GB ram i know i don't need it lol
- more features..
- design a lot better then note 2...
now the only problem is.. i can't decide which one to get.. exynos or snapdragon when i want to get it..
Last, i was expecting bigger battery tho.. maybe 3,600 mAh.. but it is still the same.. so another one that influence my decision is have to wait for review about battery life.
I am upgrading just for the screen. My gf got the s4 and the screen is amazing. I have much better than average near sight but cant see past 30ft for my life, but I can see the pixels on my note 2. No one else i know can see them but all i see is jaggies and boxes. So I am looking forward to the screen,
Some other bonuses is the cpu. After seeing a review of the lg2 and knowing it has very similar performance, i cant wait to get my hands on a device that fast. Also the lg2 has been getting better battery life than the note 2 with only a 3,000mah battery. So there might be a good increase in battery life for the note 3.
And last is the software. It can be done on the note 2 but you know samsung will not add the features to the note 2. I use multiple windows a lot and am looking forward to use more than one app at one. AND THE NOTE 2 CAN DO THIS! I have had 2 of the same apps open before by opening one app then in the other window open a file with the same app and it works no problem, but i would like this to be easier.
I pre-ordered mine and now have to wait 3 weeks
Upgrading from Note 2. More RAM. More cpu poerr. Biegger screen. Better technology.
Ok I have seen numerous people in my country selling their S4 to get the Note 3.
I have a One and still can't decide between S4 and Note 3,but when I see so much people running away from S4 and going to Note 3 I wonder if XDA real intelligent users will do?
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Ok I have seen numerous people in my country selling their S4 to get the Note 3.
I have a One and still can't decide between S4 and Note 3,but when I see so much people running away from S4 and going to Note 3 I wonder if XDA real intelligent users will do?
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I personally wouldn't choose Note 3 or any Note.
Why?
Because of size. The size of Note 3 is for a limited market.
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Ok I have seen numerous people in my country selling their S4 to get the Note 3.
I have a One and still can't decide between S4 and Note 3,but when I see so much people running away from S4 and going to Note 3 I wonder if XDA real intelligent users will do?
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Really happy with my S4, the screen seemed really big at first (coming from a Sensation with a 4.3" screen), but now I've gotten used to it, I think its the perfect size and wouldn't want to go bigger (already have a Nexus 7, so not much point) or smaller for that matter. Dont really fancy the back on the Note 3 either, although Im sure its probably easily swapped out.
stick with s4,save ur money for future alien invasion
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Note series are for a small niche market. You will have less ROM and less developers supporting it. Less user means less developers. I rather upgrade to a Nexus 5.
The Note 3 is too small to be a tablet and too big to be a phone. No regrets about buying the S4 and I will be keeping it, especially given that I only use CWM and never change my ROM via Odin or Kies so still have the non-Knox bootloader, unlike the Note 3.
This will be my last Samsung device however. I'm not being told I can't root my device by anyone.
There should be another option in the poll:-
I am keeping my S4 but this will be the final Samsung phone I will be buying.
S4 for now, until S5/ Note 4
this is EXACTLY what was going through my mind. I live in India and would get the exynos variantof Note3 if I had to get it.
now think it in the terms of the previous iteration by Sammy. The end user experience using a Note 2 was much much much better than the S3, but the gap diminished to a minuscule aperture in the case of S4 / Note 3 combo.
The hand recognition for S4,much manageable size is a good case for me to put any idea to get the Note 3, to rest.
There was a very weak thought through my mind to get the Note 3 cause of the supposedly HMP and core migration, but the Note 3 is in the same boat as the S4. higher clock speed is a "meh" .lol.
cannot say the same thing about the Snapdragon variant market though. for me, Note 3 is a good upgrade for the "Note" users. For those S3 or other flagship users who are wanting to upgrade, I think S4 is a "saner" choice.
Here in India, there is a price difference of around 11,000 INR. I don't think a leather looking plastic back panel is worth the price. :cyclops:
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Achyut.
keeping S4 and choose between Nexus 5 or S5
i m definitely keeping my s4 as i have an old bootloader but i was actually considering to purchase a note 3 because i wanted a bigger screen and a better battery. Thankfully Samsung ****ed up the note 3 and this made my decision easier so as the soup nazi from seinfeld would say : no more Samsung for you.
Currently i m waiting for the nexus 5 and i have heard about the htc one max so let s wait and see the users reviews before rushing into another device .
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i m definitely keeping my s4 as i have an old bootloader but i was actually considering to purchase a note 3 because i wanted a bigger screen and a better battery. Thankfully Samsung ****ed up the note 3 and this made my decision easier so as the soup nazi from seinfeld would say : no more Samsung for you.
Currently i m waiting for the nexus 5 and i have heard about the htc one max so let s wait and see the users reviews before rushing into another device .
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I will keep my S4 as well, ever since I’ve flashed a custom rom over the stock rom I am more than happy
and btw it's "No Samsung for you" (No soup for you!)
In two days I get my Sony xperia ultra z 6.4 inch :laugh:
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i m definitely keeping my s4 as i have an old bootloader but i was actually considering to purchase a note 3 because i wanted a bigger screen and a better battery. Thankfully Samsung ****ed up the note 3 and this made my decision easier so as the soup nazi from seinfeld would say : no more Samsung for you.
Currently i m waiting for the nexus 5 and i have heard about the htc one max so let s wait and see the users reviews before rushing into another device .
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I would suggest not going for note series just coz of its size.after sometime it feels my hands felt uncomfortable holding it while talking.
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I do own S4 and N3 and I can tell that is a big difference between them. If you get comfortable with the size of note go with him. It's a way better product. By the way...I don't think that the note 3 will be less developed, Samsung will sell milions of them and there is a lot of people who just love the form factor and the abilities of the note series. I will keep anyday Note 3.
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for the average user I'd say the note of any kind is great as where I am many like to watch movies on it etc. but for myself and the many others on XDA, we like customization. I had a note 2 but sold if off for the s4. at first I thought it was a mistake but now i think its for the better. development wasn't that great on the note 2 forums and aosp roms don't really support the device much. the s4 seems to have more variety interms of hybrid tw roms as well as custom aosp roms and kernel support.
I have both and truly the SG Note 3 is simply a bigger screen S4 with a pen.
That said, I really like the bigger screen, and the pen makes life so much easier. But then again, I'm a bloke with big hands and the S4 keyboard is just a little too small for them. Allbmyvtxts lookvlike this.....
Like someone said,you can use the Note 3 for some minutes but holding it in your hand while walking for example is not a good idea because it's not ergonomic,if they had chose rounded borders instead of cubic a la S2 it would have been way better.
I had an S2 and ended swapping it with Sensation just because of that
Try G2
I just had the S4 a month ago and I'm EXTREMELY satisfied. Though I'd certainly would love to have a Note 3. Next year I might switch to the next iteration of the Note. The Galaxy line has vastly improved (also the Android platform and Android OEMs in general) so next year would probably be a great time to upgrade.
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I would love to have Note 3 but i think its too big for my hands. :laugh:
I always wonder if I would find the note 3 too big for everyday use, Im quite tall and can palm a basketball with ease but somehow I feel it would still feel big and I would not get used to as people say they do.
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So whose upgrading to note 7 from note 5? I feel note 5 is a great phone.... I might hang onto my note 5 for a while..
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Pre-ordered from Samsung UK this morning. The Note 5 will go to my wife.
Ordered from cpw a week ago. Lets hope the battery is better than the note 5 - which is my biggest / only gripe.
The only disappointment is... the missing of action note... satisfied with others.
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The only disappointment is... the missing of action note... satisfied with others.
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Isn't there a way of getting this back?
Note 7 ordered too - Black Onyx
The Note 5 is still worth it. Might upgrade next year whn the price has fallen off. The Iris Scanner isnt a game changer for me
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The Note 5 is still worth it. Might upgrade next year whn the price has fallen off. The Iris Scanner isnt a game changer for me
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I will wait till Jan/Feb. Till price drops.
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Don't see any point in upgrading right this moment. Note 5 still serving me well and still a beast if a phone. Prefer the flat version over the curve edges and all.
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Note 5 do anything i want for me in 2 or more years later... upgrade to note 7 is just a waste of money right now... i install note 7 Port rom and have almost all future of the note 7 except iris and AOD...
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Which rom did you install? Any bugs in daily use?
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So whose upgrading to note 7 from note 5? I feel note 5 is a great phone.... I might hang onto my note 5 for a while..
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It's also worth remembering that's it the note 7 is anything like the s7 family (which it is) there won't be a legitimate roots so no more custom roms unless you hold on to the note 5 which I will.
Well to be honest.. this is the first time (since note 3, I think I kept note 2 the longest) I am not rushed to change my phone. Last yr when note 5 came out I cudnt wait to update my note 4.
But this yr.. m like "meh" maybe in January.. cuz note 5 has held up better than any other notes. And I've used all from note 2 onwards. Haven't even rooted or used custom roms. M happy with simple tw themes and nova launcher. Though if a stable note 7 ported rom for note 5 comes out I might give that a try
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nikzDHD said:
Don't see any point in upgrading right this moment. Note 5 still serving me well and still a beast if a phone. Prefer the flat version over the curve edges and all.
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I really don't want a curved screen phone. It's so hard to get a good screen protector and videos look weird. I will keep my note 5 and my s7 till they die.
cricketgirl90 said:
Well to be honest.. this is the first time (since note 3, I think I kept note 2 the longest) I am not rushed to change my phone. Last yr when note 5 came out I cudnt wait to update my note 4.
But this yr.. m like "meh" maybe in January.. cuz note 5 has held up better than any other notes. And I've used all from note 2 onwards. Haven't even rooted or used custom roms. M happy with simple tw themes and nova launcher. Though if a stable note 7 ported rom for note 5 comes out I might give that a try
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100%. I am with you and have same words. Note 7 is a good phone but there is no wow factor in it. Hence there is no need to rush. Right now if I sell my note 5, i will have to add somewhat $500 to get a new packed note 7. No way ever I am gonna do that. Samsung has priced it really higher this time.
sohebq said:
100%. I am with you and have same words. Note 7 is a good phone but there is no wow factor in it. Hence there is no need to rush. Right now if I sell my note 5, i will have to add somewhat $500 to get a new packed note 7. No way ever I am gonna do that. Samsung has priced it really higher this time.
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I agree it's too expensive with mostly software added features. We know Samsung will never upgrade note 5 but it can easily be rooted and custom roms wud give u similar experience
But apart from that.. note 5 has kept up well. I don't remember last time it hanged or lagged. Probably it did but I don't remember cuz it doesn't happen often enough. So yeah I will wait till dec/Jan or later.. wait for it to be a lil cheaper and then upgrade.
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I made the switch and after bout 5 days i made the switch back to my note 5
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smooth703 said:
I made the switch and after bout 5 days i made the switch back to my note 5
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Why?
What is wrong with the Note 7?
I always wait a couple months to read/hear about the issues. I'm still gonna get one though just for the micro SD card ability back.
I brought the dual sim model from dubai, and whilst i am keeping it, i actually prefer the Note 5. the curved screen is ok upto a point but there is very little performance benefits to be had, the screen itself in normal use is undistinguishable from the 5, the camera is a little better.
Chainfire also put out yesterday that the SU app is causing kernel panics when root priviledge is required and its baked in so he is having difficulty although not unsolvable and i saw @dr.ketan bricked his although that may be unrelated.
I am keeping my Note 5 for until they release a Curved Privacy Glass Protector for it.