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Hello.
So, Yeah. I'm going to get something new.
After I had unfortunate accident when my Droid RAZR broke in my pocket without any crash, I'm receiving new one for warranty and decide to change something, because I hate when phone breaks without reason
I live in Poland, so I need something that reach europe.
What I need... Specs comparable with RAZR (CPU and RAM. Some nice GPU would also be nice), Screen at least same quality as it and overall nice quality.
It would be also welcome to be easily moddable with decent amount of Custom ROMs for it. Official/Unofficial CM support is also welcome.
And one more thing. No SGS2. I'm tired of it.
So. Any propositions?
Thanks in advance!
Galaxy S II is old, why would anyone suggest it with the Galaxy S III is out? If you're tired of Samsung then go for an HTC One X. If not, the Samsung Galaxy S III is waiting to love you. I'd suggest a Nexus but you seem to be pretty content with rooting and ROMs so I guess it isn't necessary.
How about Galaxy Note 2? Supposed to be announced at end of month
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If you like rooting and roming, go with the Nexus. Otherwise, Galaxy S III or One X.
Ooh, go for the Xperia gx. Actually, scratch that. I don't think it's available in Europe yet... maybe the acro s... damn I'm not really sure when it comes to Europe.
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go for the one X, but rooting it might be a bit difficult, if so, then go with a nexus!
I would suggest a Galaxy Nexus. Nexus devices always get the official updates first and will be supported for a long time (for example: Nexus S got JellyBean, Galaxy S which has almost the same hardware has not even gotten official ICS...)
Get Galaxy Note 2. It will be released in few days.
Galaxy s3 is an awesome choice too.
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The nexus s is very close in spec to your RAZR. The camera isn't as nice, but fantastic device none the less. You can get them cheap right now too.
The SGS3 is an incredible device. It blows away the RAZR in performance from every angle.
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Nexus does not have good camera.
Either go for HTC One S .. !!
Htc one x if u can live without external memory.
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the Galaxy Nexus is awesome and includes real stock jelly bean!!! (http://www.google.com/nexus/#/galaxy)
the Samsung Galaxy 3 i an awesome phone!
the HTC One X is Amazingly strong!!
Avilove.Cullen said:
Nexus does not have good camera.
Either go for HTC One S .. !!
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The nexus does not have a good camera, but if you get one knowing that, the rest of the device is superb.
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Thanks for all replies. I think that I'll go with Nexus. However I've got one question about it. I heard that it doesn't have Gorilla Glass display. Can anyone say something about its resistance for little scratches?
Nexus S
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Can someone tell me why is Nexus S is why so much preferred when Galaxy S3 is far costlier than it ?
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Acuap said:
Thanks for all replies. I think that I'll go with Nexus. However I've got one question about it. I heard that it doesn't have Gorilla Glass display. Can anyone say something about its resistance for little scratches?
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It doesn't have a gorilla glass display??
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If you can get a Galaxy S III go for it because Samsung just came out with the official jelly bean OTA , otherwise Galaxy Nexus ftw...
The Galaxy Nexus does not have a gorilla glass display , only a scratch resistant one...I haven't really tested mine by putting it in my pocket with my keys lol, but If you get a decent screen protector you won't have any problems...
Gorilla Glass is a big plus , but its a small price to pay for the software experience you're getting out of this phone...Pure AOSP Android experience , you will get the latest updates FIRST, and not have to wait like with the SIII for example...or any other phone for that matter...
Plus its a pretty powerful phone..well worth its money right now if you don't care about the mediocre camera...(which I personally think is fine...1080p video at 30fps , with decent lighting it records great... Photos are OK as well so...)
OR if you're good at waiting you can wait for the new nexus to come out that might have a GG display, but Google hasn't even announced it officially yet so...
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I just sold my S3, what phone do you suggest? I was thinking of the Xperia T, but the S4 chip doesn't seem too great and I don't like the design, they don't sell the Nexus 4 here, the Note 2 looks good but it's too similar to the S3, the OneX+ seems to have bad battery life.
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I just sold my S3, what phone do you suggest? I was thinking of the Xperia T, but the S4 chip doesn't seem too great and I don't like the design, they don't sell the Nexus 4 here, the Note 2 looks good but it's too similar to the S3, the OneX+ seems to have bad battery life.
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Everyone will have their own opinions and reasons. Only you can decide, so do just that.
The post has no real relevance here either, just try the XDA generic Android forums for a broader view than S3 users.
The S4 chip is awesome and way better than crapsynos 4, plus you get the benefit of a fully or next to almost full working CM10.1 experience. So go with an Xperia T.
Seeing as you are so picky, I would suggest the Nokia 1100. Maintenance free, loooooooong battery life.
But seriously, I would wait till the Xperia Z is released. Or S4.
Good luck with choosing a phone.
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I could get the Asus Padfone 2 for the same price as the Note 2, but without the tablet. It looks nice, but not many people have it!
Where are you from? I'm sure you could import the N4?
I would pre-order Sony Xperia Z . It looks very good and premium, hardware is very good and Sony care about dev community.
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kickokim said:
I just sold my S3, what phone do you suggest? I was thinking of the Xperia T, but the S4 chip doesn't seem too great and I don't like the design, they don't sell the Nexus 4 here, the Note 2 looks good but it's too similar to the S3, the OneX+ seems to have bad battery life.
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Iphone? Jk, maybe wait for S4. S3 is best phone out there imo
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Iphone? Jk, maybe wait for S4. S3 is best phone out there imo
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definitely not the best phone right now, considering all the devices with 2GB of RAM and 1080p screens coming up
Go for xperia Z, will have almost same hardware as S4 or maybe better...should come out somewhere next month
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Theshawty said:
Where are you from? I'm sure you could import the N4?
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I'm from Italy. Maybe I could import it from Spain or the UK...
Xperia Z
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How good is Snapdragon s4 pro is it better than apple's a6 or exynos the one in note 2 or nexus 10 tablet.
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I'm from Italy. Maybe I could import it from Spain or the UK...
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Yeah.
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I think you should wait for S4. it will be out soon.
Xperia Z
Or if you wait for it, S4.
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Rumours are that Android 5.0 will come in May/June. Since Sony provides needed sources, I guess SGS4 users will wait longer for stable build than Xperia Z users..
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I would go with the Xperia Z, I'm actually tempted to get one myself this time around, mainly because it water & dust proof, camera looks pretty decent aswell.
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I would go with the Xperia Z, I'm actually tempted to get one myself this time around, mainly because it water & dust proof, camera looks pretty decent aswell.
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Main reason why I will most probably get Xperia Z is that Sony cares about dev community and provides needed sources. Also hardware is top and design very nice and premium, without cheap materials.
For me it is time to try other brands.
Right now i would like Sony Xperia Z.
If you can afford it just wait a month or so and get it, i'am sure you won't regret that decision.
cant wait for the new nexus's and to get building pure nexus for them so figured id post a little waiting lounge to see who is planning on getting which nexus!
Im in for both Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
What about you guys??
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cant wait for the new nexus's and to get building pure nexus for them so figured id post a little waiting lounge to see who is planning on getting which nexus!
Im in for both Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
What about you guys??
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I'm thinking nexus p for my personal device, and nexus x for my work phone
gregk232 said:
I'm thinking nexus p for my personal device, and nexus x for my work phone
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Ya that's kinda my plan as well but need to wait for official info to decide which is which. I'm hoping both are fi compatible though
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I want to ditch the oneplus one for nexus 6p. Good phone but screen is yellow now for some reason.. Plus nexus devolpment is best!
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I want to ditch the oneplus one for nexus 6p. Good phone but screen is yellow now for some reason.. Plus nexus devolpment is best!
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definetly! nexus is where its at especially with update speed etc
I'm just done with Sammy and their bootloaders, I'm looking forward to new nexus
BeansTown106 said:
definetly! nexus is where its at especially with update speed etc
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Yup, oneplus one had amazing development too but it took a really long time to pick up, probably due a combination of the invite system and bad stock firmware. Oneplus two is only worse from the sound of things. I had a great experience with nexus 4.
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I'm just done with Sammy and their bootloaders, I'm looking forward to new nexus
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I could never find a good rom for my Samsung tablet. Even cyangenmod would lag for me.
Yeah..I got my Goog Fi sim but no phone to use with. Hopefully the Nexus 6p is not a let down.
Nexus 6P. Since using the G3, G4 and Nexus 6 i cant go back to such a small screen. Tried with the GS6 for a bit but couldnt deal lol
If the 6p have a 12mp camera I'm going to be upset....especially when some of huawei cameras currently have 21mo camera
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My HTC One M7 is holding up extremely well for its age, but I would like more storage and stock Android. Not custom ROM stock Android either. Pure, Vanilla, supported by Google Android. If the Nexus 6P is as good looking
(and of resemblance to my M7) as the leaks suggest, it's an easy buy for me. I love my Nexus 7 tablet because I don't have to root it to get what I want. I just have to wait, and then I have the latest and greatest! Considering it looks to have incredible specs and performance, I'm not sure how fast it will be. My M7 is by no means sluggish or slow, so I'm curious as to how snappy the Huawei will be. Regardless, I'm excited for it simply because my M7 is still an incredible phone and we can only get better from here. Plus, stock Android is gorgeous.
Beans loved your Nexus 6 ROM . But I sold it and got a T-Mobile Note 5 and rooted and ROM'd it.
I'm thinking on maybe getting the Nexus 6P if it'll be better than my ROM'd Note 5 P ?
Note 5 vs. Nexus 6P;
- Screen / Display, which one will be better ?
- Camera ?
- Battery life ?
- Build quality and design of phone ?
- Battery life ?
I know the Nexus obviously has the better pure stock Android, but TW isn't as bad as expected, as long as you run a Material theme + Nova launcher + Lollipop icons + debloat all the crapware and apps. And have a good tweaked kernel + ROM. If you do all of that, the Note 5 is pretty sweet then.
Will the Nexus 6P be better ? If so I'm in.
Will definitely get the 6P and maybe later on get the 5X for work!
You guys read about this? 128gb Nexus? Any truth?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...nexus-device-to-offer-up-to-128gb-of-storage/
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I'll most likely be getting it. I have a feeling its super thin, which is why that little hump is around the camera.
It does look unbalanced though, like top heavy. I'll judge when it comes out.
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After 29.9 will decide if it Nexus 6P or Moto X Pure/Style. Heart says Nexus
Hope it will be in range of 400$-500$.
6p all the way for me. 5.5"-5.7" is where i like to stay. 5.9 is a little much but id still buy it over a 5.2..
It's always sad to see how non americans need to pay a premium and months to get nexus. The names are crazy, but still nexus fans here. Anyone wants to help to get the 6p and post it to me in Malaysia?
Nexus ftw!!
i am almost on the brink of purchasing a Nexus 6 (2014) off amazon , cause it is on sale great pricing atm.
kind of waiting for official and not 'leaked' images of the actual Nexus 6P , the leaked images look weird the design is a big turn off for me,
if the leaked images turn out to be the real deal then it is defintely a no go for me no matter what the specs are, i will rather get the nexus 6 (2014) cause it looks sleek af.
What is the best selling point that you feel very convincing for you to buy?
Let us discuss here... Poll your best reasons.
Even as a long time Note User (Note3-Note5) I liked the s7 Edge's design enough to lose my s pen to switch over to it. Now that the Note7 is here, I'm ready to jump back into the S Pen....
To answer your question the "glance" feature (yes I know its just software and available on note5 with custom rom) but that is just so incredible. I can't wait to use that for multitasking.
Also, the iris scanner combined with password entry and hiding apps just because you aren't the one looking at the phone is pretty tight!
Thats an easy one.
Ext sd card support.
Thats the main reason im ditching my note 5 and going note 7.
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Even as a long time Note User (Note3-Note5) I liked the s7 Edge's design enough to lose my s pen to switch over to it. Now that the Note7 is here, I'm ready to jump back into the S Pen....
To answer your question the "glance" feature (yes I know its just software and available on note5 with custom rom) but that is just so incredible. I can't wait to use that for multitasking.
Also, the iris scanner combined with password entry and hiding apps just because you aren't the one looking at the phone is pretty tight!
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Which custom rom has Always on display feature? I am not aware of this?
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nvrmndryo said:
Which custom rom has Always on display feature? I am not aware of this?
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The "glance" feature isn't always on display, its an s pen feature which let's you switch back and forth between different apps very easily just by hovering with the s pen.
The removable battery! !
The IR blaster
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The removable battery! !
The IR blaster
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I'd rather it be waterproof. I can't imagine that is possible with a removable battery?
Seriously, the IR blaster community is strong. Never cared for it when I had it. Don't understand the love.
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PsiPhiDan said:
I'd rather it be waterproof. I can't imagine that is possible with a removable battery?
Seriously, the IR blaster community is strong. Never cared for it when I had it. Don't understand the love.
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When I bought s6 last year then i started using Ir blaster, n it was amazing. I was able to control everything. When I used to go to Restaurants i secretly change channels and ac temperature, n it was fun. I miss that feature in my note 5.
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There is nothing compelling me to go to this from the s7 edge, same design, bigger screen and smaller battery. Not
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Best feature is the fact that they made a copy device of the S7 Edge and people still buy it.
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Symmetry, Gorilla Glass 5, 5.7" screen, Water proof, 4gb Ram, are some that stand out...
People who owns s7 or s7 edge has no reason to upgrade.
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Best feature is the fact that they made a copy device of the S7 Edge and people still buy it.
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I would agree that if you have an S7 edge and dont need the Spen not much point in buying one.
But for those who dont have an S7 edge and are in the market for a new device (like myself) the fact that the note is a copy is quite irrelevant.
Perhaps you didnt consider that?
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I would agree that if you have an S7 edge and dont need the Spen not much point in buying one.
But for those who dont have an S7 edge and are in the market for a new device (like myself) the fact that the note is a copy is quite irrelevant.
Perhaps you didnt consider that?
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Perhaps you didn't consider the $400 price difference. If that spen is worth $400 extra then I hope you really use it 24/7. I personally use it the first weeks only then I rarely use it. It is good to have there but for me bigger battery was a must.
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Perhaps you didn't consider the $400 price difference. If that spen is worth $400 extra then I hope you really use it 24/7. I personally use it the first weeks only then I rarely use it. It is good to have there but for me bigger battery was a must.
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$400 doesnt mean much to me honestly,not trying to sound like an ass but its just not a big deal on my end.
Im not a fan of the edge screen at all and if they had not toned it down on the note 7 i would not be buying one so thats the main reason Id go note over S7 edge.
I dont use the Spen alot either lol...bigger battery would have been nice for sure but as it is its 500 mah more than my note 5 so for me its a bonus.
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$400 doesnt mean much to me honestly,not trying to sound like an ass but its just not a big deal on my end.
Im not a fan of the edge screen at all and if they had not toned it down on the note 7 i would not be buying one so thats the main reason Id go note over S7 edge.
I dont use the Spen alot either lol...bigger battery would have been nice for sure but as it is its 500 mah more than my note 5 so for me its a bonus.
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I am trying to look at the bigger picture here and consider any customer in the market but if I like the device $400 is not a problem for me either. These manufacturers have broken our balls with such small upgrades and even after so many years we still don't have a perfect device. They hold back on hardware upgrades on purpose just so that users can have another reason next year to buy the new flagship. It is annoying. I still am convinced that the S7 Edge is Samsung's best phone this year. Performance wise and battery wise.
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I am trying to look at the bigger picture here and consider any customer in the market but if I like the device $400 is not a problem for me either. These manufacturers have broken our balls with such small upgrades and even after so many years we still don't have a perfect device. They hold back on hardware upgrades on purpose just so that users can have another reason next year to buy the new flagship. It is annoying. I still am convinced that the S7 Edge is Samsung's best phone this year. Performance wise and battery wise.
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& here I will be Stuck with my "Not" waterproof, non-upgradrable storage and 3000mah Note 5 atleast for a year!
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& here I will be Stuck with my "Not" waterproof, non-upgradrable storage and 3000mah Note 5 atleast for a year!
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It is huge upgrade if compared to the Note 5. Not sure if $900 worth it though
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It is huge upgrade if compared to the Note 5.
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Yes it is, but I usually buy device after it becomes kind of old, after 6 month, so price reduces around 30%..
I used note 2 for almost 3 years, and i never felt to buy another phone, because it was fast with custom rom, I was able to play any game, I upgraded to note 5 just for the sake of camera.
So maybe I will buy note 7 after few months.
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If you need a waterproofed Note, you're using it wrong. Going from a Note 4 to the 7. The 5 wasn't for me. The addition of the SD did it for me and believe it or not the gif creator.
Do you think that there will be a lot of custom roms for these 2 tablets? Are should I not buy one of these tablets. Thanks In advance!!!
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GDane1 said:
Do you think that there will be a lot of custom roms for these 2 tablets? Are should I not buy one of these tablets. Thanks In advance!!!
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Well, there's not a lot of development for the S6... In fact there's more for the Tab S6 lite.
I'm going to upgrade the S7 regardless... Although I am a little concerned about the green screen thing.
Funny thing, I upgraded to this S6 256gb because it went down to $599 on Amazon for a couple of days in July.
what is the green screen thing?
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what is the green screen thing?
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https://www.sammobile.com/news/infa...sue-returns-galaxy-tab-s7-plus-note-20-ultra/
There's lots of stuff written about it.
Isn't the T-Mobile version bootloader locked?