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Hello, I'm wondering which phone I should buy: the n7105/i317m, or the i9500/i9505.
The screen is bigger on the Note, and the S-Pen is nice, but the S4 has 1080p vs 720. Can you use the S-Pen on the S 4?
Which CPU/GPU is better?
Exynos Quad with Mali400-MP, Exynos Octa with PowerVR SGX 544mp3, or Snapdragon 600 Quad Krait 300 w/Adreno 320?
Is there a different CPU on the i317m?
I know both S4 GPUs are better than the note's, but is the difference very noticeable?
Currently I have an S II LTE i727r, which is pretty old. Which one has better AOSP/CM support? Will I be able to use the S-Pen/S4 features under a CM or AOSP rom?
Sorry about all the questions, I just want to know all of the facts before I buy anything. I would be buying unlocked/no contract from Canada.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Or the HTC Butterfly/Deluxe?
theo1998 said:
Hello, I'm wondering which phone I should buy: the n7105/i317m, or the i9500/i9505.
The screen is bigger on the Note, and the S-Pen is nice, but the S4 has 1080p vs 720. Can you use the S-Pen on the S 4?
Which CPU/GPU is better?
Exynos Quad with Mali400-MP, Exynos Octa with PowerVR SGX 544mp3, or Snapdragon 600 Quad Krait 300 w/Adreno 320?
Is there a different CPU on the i317m?
I know both S4 GPUs are better than the note's, but is the difference very noticeable?
Currently I have an S II LTE i727r, which is pretty old. Which one has better AOSP/CM support? Will I be able to use the S-Pen/S4 features under a CM or AOSP rom?
Sorry about all the questions, I just want to know all of the facts before I buy anything. I would be buying unlocked/no contract from Canada.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Or the HTC Butterfly/Deluxe?
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I would go with Samsung Galaxy S4 you can draw on it as well from what I heard.
If you decided to go with the Note 2 its slower then Samsung Galaxy S4......
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I would go with Samsung Galaxy S4 you can draw on it as well from what I heard.
If you decided to go with the Note 2 its slower then Samsung Galaxy S4......
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Can you use the S-pen on the S4?
theo1998 said:
Can you use the S-pen on the S4?
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You can use anything on the screen of the S4! - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEdLhRzGi-U
I don't believe you can use the S-Pen on the S4, but then again I don't think you really need to. Thanks to air view, any of your 10 fingers can function as an S-Pen. Some features will carry down to the Note II, but there will also be features that won't. I'm not sure what those are, but if I had to guess, dual recording might be one of them. As far as the octacore vs the Snapdrag600, it depends. The Snapdragon variant supports LTE, but the Exynos does not. However, the Exynos is a bit better as far as processing power, audio, and battery is concerned. If you live in an area with LTE, I'd personally go with the 600, otherwise you'd probably be better off with the Exynos.
The Galaxy S4 will have a superior CPU/GPU. I don't know how reliable this video is, but it's the quickest I could find:
Benchmark comparison: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Benchmark-comparison-Galaxy-S4-vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-Note-2-vs-Optimus-G-Pro-vs-Nexus-4-vs-HTC-One_id41542
Spec comparison: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=5152
*Disclaimer: While both phones have 2GB RAM, the Galaxy S4 uses DDR3 while the Note II uses DDR2.
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Can you use the S-pen on the S4?
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I don't think you can use the S-Pen on the S4, but if you want to use an S-Pen and don't mind waiting, you might want to wait for the Note 3.
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I don't think you can use the S-Pen on the S4, but if you want to use an S-Pen and don't mind waiting, you might want to wait for the Note 3.
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Approximately how long until the Note 3 is announced, do you think?
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Approximately how long until the Note 3 is announced, do you think?
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Probably 4-5 months.
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I've had the Note 1 and Note 2, and while the S-Pen is pretty cool and works wonderfully, I find myself never using it again after a few days with the phone. I have a Note 2 right now and can't wait for my S4 to get here! Better screen, better camera, better processor, better features...I definitely think it's worth the upgrade.
Maybe on 3Q of 2013, Because the note was announced September 2011 and the note 2 was announced august 2012.
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I too was wondering about S-Pen functionality, but I suspect that it's probably not compatible.
Only reason is sometimes I do like to write notes with the S-Pen, and it's still hard and inaccurate to write with fingers.
I'd get the GS4. Love the s-pen feature on my galaxy note. BUT the real trick is the next note rootable? If not I'd get the s4 since chainfire and the gang figured out a way on how to root the damn thing. Personally I'd wait for the note 3 since i love the big screen. If you need a phone in your case and need the spen get the note 2 used on ebay.
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I'd get the GS4. Love the s-pen feature on my galaxy note. BUT the real trick is the next note rootable? If not I'd get the s4 since chainfire and the gang figured out a way on how to root the damn thing. Personally I'd wait for the note 3 since i love the big screen. If you need a phone in your case and need the spen get the note 2 used on ebay.
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The Galaxy lineup will always be rootable.
Or any Android phone with unloacked bootloader for that matter.
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I'd get the GS4. Love the s-pen feature on my galaxy note. BUT the real trick is the next note rootable? If not I'd get the s4 since chainfire and the gang figured out a way on how to root the damn thing. Personally I'd wait for the note 3 since i love the big screen. If you need a phone in your case and need the spen get the note 2 used on ebay.
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That is no trick at all, galaxy s phones
have always been easily rootable. Why wouldn't it be with the note 3?
Note. 3 will have plastic oled says sammobile
Personally, absolutely note. Battery life, Screen size and S Pen - I could afford to miss the latter, but not the other two. I guess most Note II users would only upgrade with N3, since they'd have most likely bought it for those three aspects in the first place. In love with this damn phone.
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Note. 3 will have plastic oled says sammobile
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They say a lot of stuff, these "rumors" are hardly reliable. I'd be happy if that's the case though. Just hope they don't make it way too large and compromise on the battery life (if possible, add some extra mAh )
On a side note, the e300 will have octa with LTE.
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Damn, so airview doesn't work well with browsing then?
So after having a good look at the specs and reviews of the gs4 ive come to the conclusion that in many ways moving to the gs4 would be a downgrade from what I already have. After all, the note 2 has a bigger battery, bigger screen, SPen the things that really matter.
I have a 4200mah battery which keeps my note II operational for 2 days heavy usage, everything on, screen on full brightness. 4g isnt really cheap enough to be worthwhile in the UK, and if im not mistaken , there is a 4g version of the note II anyway which will be cheaper than the s4. Ive read that the s4 has dissapointing battery life, something which is crucial to busy men should as myself.
In a way in think that the note II is the pinnacle of perfection for current samsung smartphones ( and all other smartphones period) This is somewhat a double edged sword for samsung as it seems the note line is going canabilise their s line ( reviews of the gs4 seem quite luke warm)
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Ive got the Note II myself in titanium grey and absolutely love it and let me be honest here I'll rather it over a S4 any day, I'm not saying the S4 is a bad phone definitely not and I'm sure alot will prefer it over the Note II and vice versa. Ok the S4 has the 1080 p display but to me the screen on the Note II is just as good if not better due to its gorgeous size which I love. Plus the functionality of the S pen like what you said. Ohh and battery life on this thing is purely amazing
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Yup. S4 is a nice phone but it can't even offer much to anyone who already has an s3, let alone a note 2. It's really getting to the same point as personal computers - advancements are still happening but they aren't as frequent and drastic as they once were. Heck even the venerable s2 is still a solid performer when you stack it up against the latest phones and it's two years old now.
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Yup. S4 is a nice phone but it can't even offer much to anyone who already has an s3, let alone a note 2. It's really getting to the same point as personal computers - advancements are still happening but they aren't as frequent and drastic as they once were. Heck even the venerable s2 is still a solid performer when you stack it up against the latest phones and it's two years old now.
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I still have a s2 lying around somewhere as a back up, runs jellybean beatifully. Its true raw computing specs are becoming more and more irrelevant , and I heard the note II will get some s4 features anyway.
Very interested in what the note III has to offer however.
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For me personally, S4 is a downgrade in every respect. I have perfectly adequate specs even if I plant to underclock my N2, the battery life is the best etc. And unless I'm going crazy, I find N2 screen significantly better to S4 (I don't put my screen under my microscope anyways )
Personal preference, but as I've said countless time before, if you bought Note 2 like I did for the size, battery life and S Pen, no way in hell is S4 an upgrade. Like S4 though, would love to just play with one
Its lke the note 2 is the improvement of galaxy s3 so it will be note 3 for s4
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For me personally, S4 is a downgrade in every respect. I have perfectly adequate specs even if I plant to underclock my N2, the battery life is the best etc. And unless I'm going crazy, I find N2 screen significantly better to S4 (I don't put my screen under my microscope anyways )
Personal preference, but as I've said countless time before, if you bought Note 2 like I did for the size, battery life and S Pen, no way in hell is S4 an upgrade. Like S4 though, would love to just play with one
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I won't buy S4 over note 2 either. For someone owning S3, it might be an upgrade, though not a significant one. I am looking forward to note 3 though. I hope they won't increase the dimensions significantly. Am not a fan of aluminium body either, which is rumored for note 3. It increases weight. I buy a case for my device, so looks doesn't matter to me. I am fine with plastic. And rumor has it that screen will be plastic instead of glass. So it will thinner (more space for battery) and lighter. I hope the later is true, but its likely to be the other way round.
Totally I agree not buying s4 either
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I won't buy S4 over note 2 either. For someone owning S3, it might be an upgrade, though not a significant one. I am looking forward to note 3 though. I hope they won't increase the dimensions significantly. Am not a fan of aluminium body either, which is rumored for note 3. It increases weight. I buy a case for my device, so looks doesn't matter to me. I am fine with plastic. And rumor has it that screen will be plastic instead of glass. So it will thinner (more space for battery) and lighter. I hope the later is true, but its likely to be the other way round.
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Yeah those are just rumors. Won't happen. Samsung has clarified that aluminium is not practical for them with mass production and everything. And that's a good thing IMO - although not a dealbreaker, I don't like metal phones at all. Your hands get hot like crazy leaving you with sweaty palms, or you'll have freezing cold phone. Above all, easy to dent/scratch than plastic and hard to remove too. Regardless of their motive, thank god that Samsung isn't falling for the "cheap plastic" criticism and switching to metal.
I would not 'upgrade' to a S4 over my N2...N2 is just to awesome. The N3...maybe depending on what it has to offer, but that is my next possible upgrade.
The Note 2 It Is
I am not the least interested in the SGS4.
My Note 2 stays with me at least till the Note 3 comes out in 6-7 months. Also, the Note series are better specced phones compared with the S series.
I like the S4, but not enough to get rid of my Note 2. I do believe though that the S4 is a VERY good phone! I'd recommend it to anyone else who doesn't have an S3 or Note 2. Anyone with an S2 or any other device would fall in love with it! Heck, it made me even think about trading in my Note 2 for it ^.^ But it's not going to happen hehe. I love my Note 2. But that doesn't make the S4 any worse though! It's still a GREAT phone!
I'm waiting for the note 3. Hopefully it'll have a new design!
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I won't be getting the S4 either. The ONLY reason though, is because of screen size. Everything else on the S4 is a definite upgrade! Had an S4 for 3 days and I loved it. Amazing screen.
The device I have considered switching for though, is the LG Optimus G Pro.
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I won't be getting the S4 either. The ONLY reason though, is because of screen size. Everything else on the S4 is a definite upgrade! Had an S4 for 3 days and I loved it. Amazing screen.
The device I have considered switching for though, is the LG Optimus G Pro.
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Lg make nice hardware that's for sure but they have no idea what an update is.
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Csnt be arsed to research..am I correct in saying that these galaxy mega phones are bigger than note 2 but not better specs wise.
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Hi guys im considering selling my note 2 for the s4 because it's started to become very uncomfortable to use and cary when im at work other than that im loving my note 2 and im scared when I switch to the s4 it's not gone be as good of a phone as I would expect, like right now what's dragging me on the side of the s4 is for example the 1080p screen but maybe it's not that big of a difference, then of course the size but than it could be to small compared to the note 2, the speed of the s600 chip but than again it could be not a big speed bump compared to the note2, so pleas share your thoughts with me if you already switched to the s4 or have both devices (if there is already a thread like this would be nice to send me the link)
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Hi guys im considering selling my note 2 for the s4 because it's started to become very uncomfortable to use and cary when im at work other than that im loving my note 2 and im scared when I switch to the s4 it's not gone be as good of a phone as I would expect, like right now what's dragging me on the side of the s4 is for example the 1080p screen but maybe it's not that big of a difference, then of course the size but than it could be to small compared to the note 2, the speed of the s600 chip but than again it could be not a big speed bump compared to the note2, so pleas share your thoughts with me if you already switched to the s4 or have both devices (if there is already a thread like this would be nice to send me the link)
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I had before another phablet, so I think my experience could interest you...In my opinion, the 5" screen of the Galaxy S4 is really amazing and the high pixel density (full HD on 5") is one of the best seen on smartphones nowadays. The screen has also hoover options with just fingers, so no need for pen to perform actions with it. If you really want to have a smartphone with most of the Note 2 features, I think the GS4 is a perfect choice. :good:
I used to have a note 2 then got an s3 because it was so big.. then now an S4... the only thing youll miss is the stylus... but if you dont really use it much... the S4 is better. Speed to me is the same when scrolling and opening apps... havent really gamed on my phones lately... Im sure youll be happy qith the S4.
Definitely go ahead and u will not regret ur decision s4 is much better than n2
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Hi guys im considering selling my note 2 for the s4 because it's started to become very uncomfortable to use and cary when im at work other than that im loving my note 2 and im scared when I switch to the s4 it's not gone be as good of a phone as I would expect, like right now what's dragging me on the side of the s4 is for example the 1080p screen but maybe it's not that big of a difference, then of course the size but than it could be to small compared to the note 2, the speed of the s600 chip but than again it could be not a big speed bump compared to the note2, so pleas share your thoughts with me if you already switched to the s4 or have both devices (if there is already a thread like this would be nice to send me the link)
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If size is the major deciding factor then get the S4.
But you will miss the battery life of the Note2 and the large screen and stylus.
You wont loose for speed, camera and screen quality. The S4 is remarkably improved in those areas.
The default UI is still laggy compared tl the Note 2 and there are some bugs to be worked out for the overall performance of the S4... but the lasy few updates have steadily improved them.
Bloat is horrible on the S4 compared to Note2 ... but you can freeze those apps using the application manager.
Overall tho the gains are worth it especially the form factor.
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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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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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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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Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
S6 will most likely be available next month. I would wait if I were you unless you want the Note 4 now. If the S6 gets an OIS camera, it will be worth it just for that. The S5 camera is lackluster. Biggest improvement in the note 4 imo was the camera.
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Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
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Hey
The note 4 is pretty good... I got an upgrade from the i9505 and I was impressed with the note 4 but I wasn't 100% satisfied... The performance feels pretty much the same and there are some roms for the i9505 that makes it pretty much exactly the same as the note 4 :/ personally, I don't use the health stuff or the finger scanner so they don't matter to me but I do enjoy using the spen a lot for playing games and typing is more enjoyable too by writing it's really a case of whether or not you want the spen... The s6 will be 64-bit and there's rumours saying that it'll have a new touchwiz and it'll have a new design. Apparently the new design will be aluminium and glass which probably means the battery won't be removable if that matters to you. I love my note 4, the design is absolutely amazing and the performance is brilliant and 64-bit probably won't make any difference to phones within the 2 year lifespan of the note 4. At the end of the day, the biggest deciding factor is the screen size and the spen it feels a little like Samsung wants to abandon the note 4 though with all the delays with the lollipop update :/ it sort of feels like they don't care.
imlgl said:
Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
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since the s6 will be announced in a couple of weeks you can wait and then decide (to be honest i've never been able to wait for the next phone to be announced )
imlgl said:
Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
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If your phone is working fine, I would've waited, since we don't know for sure what the S6 brings to the table. It sucks if you buy the Note 4 now, and regret it when the S6 is announced.
imlgl said:
Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
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If you have no real use for the s-pen like some, I would definitely wait for the S6 . I know I will be preordering it as soon I can, and of course I will do the same as soon I can order the Note 5 :angel:
Exactly! The S6 launch is too close to buy a phone right now, before finding out what the S6 has to offer.
I switched from an i9505 to a Note 4 and I found the difference huge in terms of performance. I quite like the bigger screen, better battery life, the S-Pen, etc. But those may not be important to everyone, it's a matter of personal preference.
How much is note 4?
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How much is note 4?
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are you really asking the community to look for the best price of the note4 in your country?
S pen doesn't really bother me, the s6 gets announced in 2 weeks so I may as well wait and see if it's worth investing. Had my s4 for nearly 2 years. It's still zippy but it'd be nice to have a new phone haha
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If you want a big display and S-Pen get the note. If those 2 aren't a concern for you then I'd suggest waiting.
I'd wait either for the S6, or better yet for a 810 SD phone- Flex2
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Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
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Short and sweet
Wait till S6 releases (just 15-16 days)..and compare Note 4 and S6... then choose whatever attracts you most...thill then N4 price will also drop little bit. Then you will be at better state to judge.
So i say wait and watch for some days! :thumbup:
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Phones get upgraded so often. It depends on how much money you want to spend. When S6 comes out don't buy it dude, wait for the note 5, S6 specs will be ''outdated'' when note 5 comes out (sarcasm). Galaxy S series is different from note series. I think its stupid comparing 2 phones of these different sizes and productivity, but people only want to be cool and have the latest phone. There is nothing Note 4 can't handle and won't be anything it can't handle for quite a long time for sure. If you dont care about money then wait for S6. If you do, take the note 4, which I think will be better at the end of the day.
id wait for the s6
For me I'm already waiting for S6 once it's released [Can't wait!] I got S4 I9500 Exynos & it's been 3 years and still gives me solid performance and durability. My advice is to wait for S6 then decide which one you will choose.
i upgraded from the symbian nokia n8 to the note 4. other than the larger screen a 5 yr gap was not THAT much of an improvement. i would wait until the note 6 to upgrade. personally i am going to replace my note 4 with a note 8 or equivalent when it comes out in 2018 or so.
No dont i have one and it sucks all around
imlgl said:
Hey guys.
I currently have an I9505 S4 and was looking at getting a new phone, I'm thinking of the S4 but is it worth it, or should I wait until the S6?
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I recommend you to wait to Note5, I upgraded from note 3 but I think it's downgrade not an upgrade, Note3 was the best smartphone, I'm not satisfied with this device
i wouldnt get the s6 if it comes out with a display smaller than the note 4