http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/08/hisense-x1-smartphone/
Who in their right mind would buy a phone over about 5.5 in, any bigger and you look like a twat with it to tour ear
You know, I'd love the bigger screen, and those specs make it rival the Z Ultra. It's appearance also seems nice, though I've never heard of Hisense, so I have no clue about their build quality.
But... It's coming out in the Summer with those specs. What would roughly be a full year after the Z Ultra. By that point I'm hoping we either have or are hearing about (Depending on if we have a new chipset out that makes it worth the upgrade) a Z Ultra Refresh. Plus, the bezels on that thing look worse than the Z Ultra's- If people are complaining about those bezels now, this won't be drawing any support.
All that, and we haven't been told how big the screen is, which is arguably the sole draw of the Z Ultra.
Basically, unless it's hella cheap or is basically a nerd phone's dream (Something like 64GB internal storage AND an micro SD card slot) with a couple of other bells and whistles, I don't see this being a competition for the Z Ultra when it gets released.
Looked quite nice until I saw some of the images showing quite a gap between the plastic top (looks like aluminium) and the glass.
Then continuing to view the other images it looks like an old phone. Not that its worn, but that its dated. Like it should have been released last year.
Im still banking on the Z2 Ultra. Hoping it will have the issues ironed out. Namely the build, and components improved.
DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.
Hisense is just one of dump Chinese phone producers in China. Their phones have bad quality and services. The phone comes with Android 4.2, maybe you won't get update to 4.4 for rest of your life. Since the user group is small, there is rarely custom roms and do not even think of CM.
Who? Those that want screens bigger than 5.5 and are secure enough not to give a f**k what other people think when talking on them.
QUOTE=blueether;50253083]Who in their right mind would buy a phone over about 5.5 in, any bigger and you looked like a twat with it to tour ear [/QUOTE]
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Who? Those that want screens bigger than 5.5 and are secure enough not to give a f**k if other people think they're a twat when talking on them.
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Who in their right mind would buy a phone over about 5.5 in, any bigger and you looked like a twat with it to tour ear
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Considering the board, he might just be saying that in jest.
Edited....lol. How in the world does keyboard correction end up with that?
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Considering the board, he might just be saying that in jest.
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Wasn't aware of that if it's truly the Hisense product history.
The device will be released by Sliver in the US and with 4.4 according to reps at CES.
Hardest thing would be leaving this hardware...which is the classiest thing in the industry.
And I agree...banking on the Ultra2 can't be a bad strategy. Wonder about overall sales tho, given the small niche this size device serves, and if it'd prompt Sony to even release an Ultra2.
QUOTE=jackie099;50254211]DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT.
Hisense is just one of dump Chinese phone producers in China. Their phones have bad quality and services. The phone comes with Android 4.2, maybe you won't get update to 4.4 for rest of your life. Since the user group is small, there is rarely custom roms and do not even think of CM.[/QUOTE]
I really don't mind big phones that's why I bought the ultra. but if this phone do not offers nothing better then the ultra but a bigger screen.... no I don't think so. but if it offers good specs then i'll see.
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Lol its funny cos it's true
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Has anyone actually seen any leaks or photos (besides the one on the microsite) of the Samsung Galaxy SII with the "Samsung" logo in front?
I wondered the same thing. Also
the one without it on the front, had it on the back.
Did they remove it from the back, on the one that had it on the front? I never really paid attention to that.
But I think it looks way better without it on the front.
Agreed, it looks much better being all clean in the front.
But again, unnecessarily the same subjected thread is created while this discussion is already going on elsewhere.
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Agreed, it looks much better being all clean in the front.
But again, unnecessarily the same subjected thread is created while this discussion is already going on elsewhere.
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I am creating this thread specific for people to post any retail device leaks/shots. It is dedicated only for this so members can come and see it all in one place.
When someone gets their hands on a retail SGS2, we'll hear about it. Don't you worry about that.
Until then, just wait and enjoy the Youtube videos being found from time to time.
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Until then, just wait and enjoy the Youtube videos being found from time to time.
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I'm sure many of us are looking for proof these "Samsung front logo" devices actually exist. No worries, leaks will definitely turn up before release date. And here is the thread people can post them in.
I really hope the final version won't have the logo on the front.
Maybe they just photoshoped it for promoting reasons on the web? Who knows...
I wonder whether there will be front panels available like there were for the iPhone 4. That would be pretty interesting, although I am sure not many will want to disassemble their device to replace the front panel.
I'm hoping when GelaSkins have the stencil cut out for the SGSII it'll have a part that covers the front, as well as the sides and back, so I can have a nice design of my choosing all over the phone! Samsung logo be damned! (Not really, I don't mind it that much, but GelaSkins look awesome.)
Ehh, most probably Ill just toss invisible shield on it and use a leather pouch with it.
Keeps it safe, and continue to flaunt the device when in use.
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Ehh, most probably Ill just toss invisible shield on it and use a leather pouch with it.
Keeps it safe, and continue to flaunt the device when in use.
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Im gonna get a case for this bad baby too Although i do love the sleek look of the S2 !
Hehehe......how coincidental
I like the disclaimer they placed on the top.
What location is this Ad from?
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Hehehe......how coincidental
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they should make an extended version of this ad where the two fish in the tank start making love to the submerged phone fish. R rated but perhaps MTV would take it.
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I like the disclaimer they placed on the top.
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This is a UK leaked ad.
The damn thing looks so beautiful without that farkin logo, I'm pissed that they'll add that obstrusive logo to that pure design on the front
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Sammy thinks you should either Take it or Leave it. Some other chap will buy it if you dont.
Thats the power of Marketing, although this device would sell it self with the specs its boasting.
What's going on guys?
I need some opinions here...
I do love my Droid DNA. The screen is crisp, I like the camera and I love the form factor.
I honestly don't know how long I can deal with the screen being this big. It kind of hinders the experience for me.
The reasons I am considering returning this (Verizon offers the 14 day window) and getting a GS3 is because I want Cyanogenmod (and prefer the 1 click root method, don't want to risk really damaging my phone messing with ADB) and for the size as shown above.
What do you guys think I should do?
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What's going on guys?
I need some opinions here...
I do love my Droid DNA. The screen is crisp, I like the camera and I love the form factor.
I honestly don't know how long I can deal with the screen being this big. It kind of hinders the experience for me.
The reasons I am considering returning this (Verizon offers the 14 day window) and getting a GS3 is because I want Cyanogenmod (and prefer the 1 click root method, don't want to risk really damaging my phone messing with ADB) and for the size as shown above.
What do you guys think I should do?
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A lot of it is psychological imo. You know its 5 inches, so it feels huge. My Gnex is 4.65 inches and isn't that much smaller. I believe the GS3 is around the same size, if not a bit larger.
Don't mind the mess, I was helping my daughter with her homework.
It looks huge here:
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But when you look at it a little differently, not so much.
This one has my gnex on top.
DNA 5 inches GSIII 4.8 inches. Not worth it. .2 inches bigger with great cam quad core and 1080p. Stick with DNA. After getting to used to it doesn't feel that big.
Yea dude if you were to go to the gsiii you would be kicking yourself in the rear ...
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Not much size difference at all...
You should move on. Sure, you'll cry later....
I would like to throw this out there. I messed with my step-daughters GS3 2 days before getting the DNA and I absolutely hated the hardware home button. After using a touch button for years I had to stop and readjust my hand every time I had to push the stupid home button.
Just my 2cents
I agree with everyone that's posted so far. The S3 is barely smaller, and the hardware button is extremely irritating (my girlfriend's mom got one and that stupid button, along with the lack of Sense, was driving me crazy). The screen is also annoying, with the AMOLED part of it messing with the colors and the Pentile part of it creating that criss-cross pattern whenever you look at a white background. Plus the build quality on the DNA is infinitely better.. I've never been a fan of Samsung build quality.
In short, keep the DNA!
Thank you guys for all of these helpful posts and for the pictures! It helps. I am trying to sit tight and wait for a potential Cyanogenmod release. Then I can probably deal with the size.
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Thank you guys for all of these helpful posts and for the pictures! It helps. I am trying to sit tight and wait for a potential Cyanogenmod release. Then I can probably deal with the size.
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might be waiting a while...
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might be waiting a while...
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do you think they will have an AOSP ROM out anytime soon? Or s off? I'm in the same boat as the OP, only not because of the size but because I don't like using ADB. I'm coming from the Droid Razr Maxx and everything was so simple before but this device doesn't suck stock.
Yep, this is my 2nd Go phone and it too has a nasy light bleed issue under certain angles. Feel free the post your photos of screen so everyone can compare. Looks like Sony didn't care to much about quality on the Go phones. My X10 Mini pro didn't have this defect.
My first Xperia Go.
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I returned my first phone since the seller too thought it was a defect. But with the 2nd phone coming in like this, I think it's just the way it is. I purchase this 2nd one from a different seller in the US. Both was purchased on Amazon.
Its been a long time device,but your the first to notice it....ask some1 that has same device,maybe itll loosen things up if its really normal,
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I have the same issue on my Xperia U. There are light leaks from both side of the screen. I sent it to the service and they said it's normal. Actually they didn't say anything, they've just returned my phone. It is an unacceptable fault from company like Sony. I guess, We had to deal with that kind of problems when it's comes to choosing a low-end device. In that case, a nearly high-end device like you have. Because most of the phone manufactures don't care about build quality when it is comes to low-end devices.
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I have the same issue on my Xperia U. There are light leaks from both side of the screen. I sent it to the service and they said it's normal. Actually they didn't say anything, they've just returned my phone. It is an unacceptable fault from company like Sony. I guess, We had to deal with that kind of problems when it's comes to choosing a low-end device. In that case, a nearly high-end device like you have. Because most of the phone manufactures don't care about build quality when it is comes to low-end devices.
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Wow, so it's also affecting other Sony models. Sony needs to step it up. Because ever since they dropped Ericsson, their quality seems to be going down hill. Seems like they trying to rush with all these new phones coming out.
By Sony not giving a rats ass about quality, it's no wonder Samsung, LG, HTC and even Motorola has a better reputation than Sony. My next phone won't be a Sony that's for sure. Heck, I might as well get the Meizu instead.
My old school Sony Walkman didn't have these light leaks. The camera on that phone takes faster and better pictures than my X10 mini. Also, that phone has a built in "phone recorder".
Not sure why Sony stopped including the recorder.
Mine's fine. And I haven't been easy on this thing.
Tapped on a not-so-stock ST27i ICS.
Here. I can't see bleeding.
Tapped on a not-so-stock ST27i ICS.
Present in my xu too on left side
Not a problm for me though
I have this isseu on all my android phones i had
Its mostly caused because of either rough way of handling the package
Or dropping the phone
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Have on my U. Had it on my blackberry 9300, Galaxy S and an LG Eve. It's a little frightening to look at when you try to view it from ridiculous viewing angles. But no harm done. So far anyway.
Not present on Xperia P and ive owned 3
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I seem to be having this "problem" as well. I've never considered it as such though. At a respectable viewing angle it just disappears. I'm not bothered
See attachment how it looks for my GO. Higher res: i49.tinypic.com/2luxwz9.jpg
Not on U or its really low.
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The Z4 Ultra will reportedly be adorned with a 5.9-inch Triluminos display. It will also carry the Snapdragon 805 chipset and 4GB of RAM , the camera will be 16MP with dual LED flash. It is expected to measure a significantly thin 5.7mm.
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/leaked-sony-xperia-z4-z4-ultra-specs-573033.html
i hope they don't make the screen smaller than 6.4
waiting for the fantastic z4 ultra
if the z4 ultra picture it this i will full in love with it
Quite confident that image is inauthentic. I don't think Sony will suddenly go from the biggest bezels in the industry (aside from iPhone and HTC) to having a higher screen to body ratio than any other phone in existence, particularly since they didn't even lessen the bezels on the behemoth Z Ultra.
I'm sorry but that looks fake as. Looks like some keen fan's concept sketch.
It was 100% fake
That was just a mockup by other ppl & it won't be 5.9" & not to be so thin.
I agree. And I don't think they reduce the number of icons on the homescreens from 6 to 4, that doesn't make sense. Complete fake.
Although fake it looks awesome, imagine the Z4 Ultra actually having bezels so thin.
Early next month we'll get the full information and specification for the Z4 & Z4 Ultra anyway.
Be patient guys. :laugh:
As much as I'd LOVE to see the Z4 Ultra look that awesome, I don't see it happening either. Plus, the rumors I've heard are that the screen is supposed to be 6.2" 2K display with a S810 SOC with 4gb of RAM. This is the first time I've heard anything about a 5.9" with a S805. I'll be VERY disappointed if those specs are true.
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that looks freakin terrific and im sold for a 5.9in screen now
this is so fake
sony with thin bezels? I don't think so
if it was real it would be too small anyway. would feel like a downgrade to me
hahaha just we need to dream i will call sony to make my ultra 4 like that
Sony would never make the logo to be so small so that's definitely fake. According to various sources it all points to 6.4 inch instead of 5.9
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They are real pictures that somebody took time and effort to draw from their imagination
hope sony would hire this guy
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They are real pictures that somebody took time and effort to draw from their imagination
hope sony would hire this guy
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What's gonna happen is that the Z4 Ultra will look exactly like the Z4.
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I really hope it wont be having slim bezels. I hate phones with extra thin bezels. ugh.
Looking forward to its reveal.
I think is fake!
i hope z 4 ultra have better screen
when i make my z u full brightness it look like when my wifes htc one8 half brightness
http://gizmodo.com/did-sony-reveal-its-next-smartphone-in-leaked-bond-movi-1672024129
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Came across this today, interesting to say the least. Sony better not make the display smaller... I'd love a 6'5"/7" screen with way smaller bezels. I fear they're gonna go with a 6" model instead and make the bezels lame again.
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z4_ultra_in_reportedly_in_the_works-news-11820.php
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Came across this today, interesting to say the least. Sony better not make the display smaller... I'd love a 6'5"/7" screen with way smaller bezels. I fear they're gonna go with a 6" model instead and make the bezels lame again.
http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_z4_ultra_in_reportedly_in_the_works-news-11820.php
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Same here. Anything smaller than the Ultra and I will just look somewhere else. Right now I am just getting new glass to make my shine again
Hi!
I will probably buy the S6, but I wonder will it come apps or mods that can use the edge parts of the screen?
As it looks now it will only be used to show contacts and colors. Can it be modified to be used for other apps/purpose?
Anybody have an idea if it will be possible?
its not really big enough like the note edge to be any real use. the contact icons arent even on the edge, they just slide open from the edge.. it's just too small. maybe there will be mods or something for scrolling text or something, but i wouldn't expect to make much use from the edge itself.
I think in time devs will come with apps for the edges.
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I think in time devs will come with apps for the edges.
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Exactly... Especially since Sammy released the SDK for it a few days ago.
This is actually an important point to me too.
I can definitely see myself buying the Edge, but if all it offers is the design and maybe contact-shortcuts, I can not imagine paying 100€ more than for the regular S6.
I had around 20 different Custom Roms running on my S4 over the past 2 years, and I loved all the work, features and options that came with those.
If it was an actual "thing" to lay out future Roms for a proper edge-implementation I would highly welcome it.
To be honest, however, I can not even imagine any actual use right now...
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This is actually an important point to me too.
I can definitely see myself buying the Edge, but if all it offers is the design and maybe contact-shortcuts, I can not imagine paying 100€ more than for the regular S6.
I had around 20 different Custom Roms running on my S4 over the past 2 years, and I loved all the work, features and options that came with those.
If it was an actual "thing" to lay out future Roms for a proper edge-implementation I would highly welcome it.
To be honest, however, I can not even imagine any actual use right now...
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i held both phones in my hand today at best buy and after playing with the edge its so much better looking and feels so much better in your hand that i don't know why the even came out with a non edge lol.
Try both before you pre-order or buy one
I wouldn't expect anything groundbreaking if that's what your hopes are? You're pretty much paying extra for looks with that curved glass technology. And to me it looks damn good! Sure, we'll see apps that'll utilize the curve part of the phone, but ask yourself this... What else can be done for it that's not already being done? I can live with the current features, and I'll be ok if nothing else comes out to use with the curve, but that's just me...
I would be happy with shortcuts to camera, calendar and such, so nothing spectacular...Only basic stuff would satisfy me and I would be willing to pay more and buy the Edge
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I would be happy with shortcuts to camera, calendar and such, so nothing spectacular...Only basic stuff would satisfy me and I would be willing to pay more and buy the Edge
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What you want can be done with pie controls. Albeit not as "edge pretty" but also has other functions. Buy pro and pay less, ha ha.
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