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Heay guys, These are the pros of each phone, feel free to add or change things
Galaxy Nexus
Bigger screen
Higer Resolution screen
Bettor buttons
Galaxy S2
Bettor contrast/colors
Lighter
Thinner
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Micro SD
Louder speakers
30% better battery life Aprox
Better sound quility in video recording
2 MP front facing camera
8 MP, smile detection, image stabilization
Better GPU /Exynos
Less lag
Faster booting
cyprusx said:
Heay guys, These are the pros of each phone, feel free to add or change things
Galaxy Nexus
Bigger screen
Higer Resolution screen
Bettor buttons
Galaxy S2
Bettor contrast/colors
Lighter
Thinner
Stereo FM radio with RDS
Micro SD
Louder speakers
30% better battery life Aprox
Better sound quility in video recording
2 MP front facing camera
8 MP, smile detection, image stabilization
Better GPU /Exynos
Less lag
Faster booting
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wow, what a great thread, i cant believe no body has come up with a GN vs GS2 thread before.....................
Show me another post that looks like this one with all the pros layed out for each phone in this simple manner, stop hating plz and be a good person in life.
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Show me another post that looks like this one with all the pros layed out for each phone in this simple manner, stop hating plz and be a good person in life.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398964
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384847&highlight=Samsun+Galaxy+S2+vs+Nexus+Galaxy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045846
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371870
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384847
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352839
got bored after, there are many many more they were just the ones from the first page of the search function
The searchbutton is your friend.
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haha guys not 1 of the vs's posts looked anything like mine, at all
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398964
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384847&highlight=Samsun+Galaxy+S2+vs+Nexus+Galaxy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045846
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371870
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384847
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352839
got bored after, there are many many more they were just the ones from the first page of the search function
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Search?!? On XDA?!?
Seems like OP is jelly and wants to feel better about his sgs2.
Here are some more nexus pros:
ICS
Faster updates
Nfc chip
Considered the best android phone to date by all reputable reviewers
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androidsjonnie said:
Seems like OP is jelly and wants to feel better about his sgs2.
Here are some more nexus pros:
ICS
Faster updates
Nfc chip
Considered the best android phone to date by all reputable reviewers
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Also has green tint. Worse battery. Worse camera. Worse HD recording according to those "reviewers"
FM radio, etc etc.. only thing the nexus has going is software updates and bigger (albeit worse) screen.
I do not really like justifying purchases, but I do not like the Galaxy Nexus because of one reason:
There is no Micro SD card slot.
That kills it for me, all my Gameloft games already fill up my SGS2's internal SD, and I need space for my music and videos, so I'm sorry, I'm not willing to make that compromise.
Galaxy Nexus: 16gb or less
Samsung Galaxy S II: 16gb+32gb = 48gb (Y)
I would buy the galaxy s 2. It's better value for the money if you flash a nice ROM IMO.
Or wait for the S3. It's gonna be awesome
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.........tried galaxy nexus in mediamarkt,nothing special,it's not faster and pretty as my i9100,looks even cheeper.I wouldn't trade for nexus(my opinion)
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Faster updates
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that's the biggest Up for Nexus compared to any samsung phone.
here this samsung, somebody is capable of posting updates, not like you...
vcosmin said:
that's the biggest Up for Nexus compared to any samsung phone.
here this samsung, somebody is capable of posting updates, not like you...
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This amuses me because of who manufactures the Galaxy Nexus. The OS is updated directly by Google, but still.
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The searchbutton is your friend.
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Speaking of search buttons... The GS2 has one. It's kinda handy
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Speaking of search buttons... The GS2 has one. It's kinda handy
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Eh? Is this a statement or question?
If you asking if it has one, or if you are saying it DOESN'T have one, then you're right; the international GS2 (I9100) actually doesn't have one, exactly. At least, not a dedicated search button, like a lot of other Android phones.
You have to long-press the Menu button to get search. This should work in all contexts. I just tried from Home screen, in the Gmail app, the Email app, and the browser.
Galaxy SII any day, it is the best Android...until GSIII arrives
You guys still on this just go buy a nexus already
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lol, i believe there is a much more alive and busy thread in the nexus forums with the same question.
Having played with the Nexus it is not worthy enough to get rid of my GS2, however; if i were out shopping today for a new phone I would choose it over the GS2 for the updates and ICS.
Can't wait for ICS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6I22fiPfI4
Both great phones but I prefer the s III looks moot sleek, but I would go for the one x if you like best audio that much.
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crap
I did not know the GS3 had half those extra things. Awesome.
S3 audio with voodoo enhancements is much better than hox
《tapatalked from galaxy s3》
Is there a mod for voodoo for the GS3?
Edit: Scratch that last question, Just found some info on the subject.
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Is there a mod for voodoo for the GS3?
Edit: Scratch that last question, Just found some info on the subject.
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Could you please share said info?
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It's nothing really. I knew nothing about Voodoo so I thought it was a mod. Realised it was an app that is available on Google Play and will be available when it is available.
That's it. Hope I didn't get your hopes up.
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Both great phones but I prefer the s III looks moot sleek, but I would go for the one x if you like best audio that much.
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beats beating wolfson and voodoo?really?
lols
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are u really guys so naive? All those specifications are on HOX too!! We dont call it S-BEAM we call it NFC like Pure android . You have S-Voice. We have HTC speak. You have led indicator/notif we have it too!! Just get your brain into the hood and see some things and read more before u buy something. Both phones are fuking perfect and have the same specs.Get it over just HOX has Tegra and Sammy has exynoss thats the end of story. you can believe what ever esle u want
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are u really guys so naive? All those specifications are on HOX too!! We dont call it S-BEAM we call it NFC like Pure android . You have S-Voice. We have HTC speak. You have led indicator/notif we have it too!! Just get your brain into the hood and see some things and read more before u buy something. Both phones are fuking perfect and have the same specs.Get it over just HOX has Tegra and Sammy has exynoss thats the end of story. you can believe what ever esle u want
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No, they aren't all on HOX, in fact most aren't. Watch again.
HTC doesn't have s-beam.
S-beam isn't NFC, it uses NFC to start a Wi-Fi direct connection to transfer files.
HOX doesn't have it.
You should take your own advice and read more before you post about something you don't understand.
Same specs? Don't think so.
S3 beats the **** out of HOX.
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nodstuff said:
Same specs? Don't think so.
S3 beats the **** out of HOX.
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And might i add the Exynos chip is better than the Tegra 3 in every way
That video was just lame
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beats beating wolfson and voodoo?really?
lols
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Voodoo doesn't work I just downloaded it and it says that it doesn't support kernal applications?
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tehsprayer said:
Voodoo doesn't work I just downloaded it and it says that it doesn't support kernal applications?
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It hasn't been released for S3 yet
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gee2012 said:
Go back to the HOX thread
I had the One X and after a day with the S3 i can say i kills the One X in so many ways. Usebility, sound, screen, so many different options you can choose, better email client, better keyboard, much much better battery life. Don`t get me wrong, the One X isn`t a bad phone at all but the S3 is superior to it.
I have 5,5 hrs. screentime after the 1st charge :victory:
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Both email clients have their advantages over the other. The gs3 is a great phone but:
The screen is nowhere near as readable in bright conditions (and the dark themes are not helping)
The radio on the One X is heaps better. Has more bars and I can make calls where the Samsung drops out.
Haven't quite decided which one to keep and other than the above points the differences are not that not (except the sd card and battery of course)
Don't know why people bag the gs3 design either.....I think it's just fine!
If Samsung had put the best materials in SG3, would not discuss what the best phone. That's my opinion.
Yesterday Ive put galaxy s3 and hox side by side with a friend and now my friend wants too trade, but I still don't Luke Samsung
I don't like the design, the GPS performance and the UI. Still a lover for sense. Inside on an old building ive got 2bars off network and none on samsung. I make a call and didn't work on samsung.
Bluethoot integracion with my fiat works better with hox than samsung. For some reason I can't copy my contacts from samsung to my car, that's kill me.
Htc have much more options for personalization than galaxy s3. Ok we can put cm9 and miui and transforme this phone's completly and turn daily use the same cheat
The things I like on samsung its only 3. Dialer with 3g video call, better camera on video and the back speaker its much better
That's my review
sergiofct said:
If Samsung had put the best materials in SG3, would not discuss what the best phone. That's my opinion.
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Closed, we have a sGS3 vs HOX comparison thread right here.
Also I would like to remind people that flaming is not acceptable on XDA.
Anyone who is coming from a s3 and all ready have an N4 in hand what are your thoughts and was it worth it, I just ordered N4 and currently have s3.
Hell, I went from the Galaxy SIII back to the Galaxy Nexus after just 4 weeks. I couldn't stand the physical home button and how poorly the AOSP ROMs were running on it. Even now no ROM (including CM10) is 100% rock solid on the SIII.
The N4 will be an upgrade in the software experience alone. Not to mention the better processor and build quality.
My n4 should come tomorrow. I have a s3 (international) also and will report back.
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My n4 has estimate ship date for tommorow so I'll se it for myself just wondering on the lucky ones who have it now.
sn0warmy said:
Hell, I went from the Galaxy SIII back to the Galaxy Nexus after just 4 weeks. I couldn't stand the physical home button and how poorly the AOSP ROMs were running on it. Even now no ROM (including CM10) is 100% rock solid on the SIII.
The N4 will be an upgrade in the software experience alone. Not to mention the better processor and build quality.
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cm10.1 has already made an option to disable the onscreen softkeys so that wouldnt be a problem..ill give it a month, and the n4 community will blow both s3 and onex's communities out of the water..
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...ill give it a month, and the n4 community will blow both s3 and onex's communities out of the water..
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Agreed. Can't wait till mine gets delivered in the next few days. :cyclops:
Luckily I'm moving over the next couple days so my mind will be occupied in the meantime.
Im tired of waiting for official Jelly Bean and not so impressive dev work/community for S3. Screen currently has a cracked line somehow and I never dropped it or let anyone use it .. happen in my pocket somehow? IDK. When N4 comes, gonna get the S3 replaced and sell that new.
jaju123 said:
My n4 should come tomorrow. I have a s3 (international) also and will report back.
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This will be an interesting comparison. While I would never touch the US SIII, I would consider the international SIII. Would be nice to see a comparison of games like Dead Trigger, Modern Combat 3, Nova 3, Real Racing 2, NFS Most Wanted, etc. for compatibility, smoothness, load time, stability, etc.
In Canada, with a North American S3. Also making this switch. Looking forward to it...if it ever ships!
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In Canada, with a North American S3. Also making this switch. Looking forward to it...if it ever ships!
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Yes I'm just wondering on the comparison to the s3 since in my opinion is the top phone right now.
I have an s3 now and even though I love the look of AMOLED screens (my htc desire, s2 and s3 all have them) the s3's is just too dim and I like red, but can't have red wallpaper as it is extremely pixelated, thank you pentile. Anyway my nexus 4 should be here tomorrow, I am planning to do a comparison video as soon as I can between the n4 and s3 for my you tube channel, I will put a link here when I am done. Is there anything you would like me to specifically look at?
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I have an s3 now and even though I love the look of AMOLED screens (my htc desire, s2 and s3 all have them) the s3's is just too dim and I like red, but can't have red wallpaper as it is extremely pixelated, thank you pentile. Anyway my nexus 4 should be here tomorrow, I am planning to do a comparison video as soon as I can between the n4 and s3 for my you tube channel, I will put a link here when I am done. Is there anything you would like me to specifically look at?
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If possible compare it while playing HD games.
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I came from a note 2 and a dual core s3 and I'm very happy with my N4.
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I came from a note 2 and a dual core s3 and I'm very happy with my N4.
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I had the S3 and I hated the physical home button with a passion and went back to my GNEX within two days. I got my N4 today from T-mobile, sold my GNEX and I not looking back.
I am not into games or surfing the web on my phone, I mainly use it for my email, calender and daily task list and I am more then happy with my new N4. As I said in my first impression thread, I know allot of folks where skeptical about LG building the Nexus instead of Samsung, but I would think Google would not risk the Nexus line integrity and the LG version will be fine, only time will tell. Can't wait for CM10 to be ported to the phone so I can root it and have even more fun. Just my opinion for whats it's worth.
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Hell, I went from the Galaxy SIII back to the Galaxy Nexus after just 4 weeks. I couldn't stand the physical home button and how poorly the AOSP ROMs were running on it. Even now no ROM (including CM10) is 100% rock solid on the SIII.
The N4 will be an upgrade in the software experience alone. Not to mention the better processor and build quality.
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Sorry, but this is the SILLIEST thing i've read in a long time. FreeGS3 (my favourite) runs like boss on the S3, so does BlackBean ROM (AOKP, my 2nd favourite). CM10 stable just came out on the 13th and is running great as well.
GS3 was my dream phone. I couldn't afford it unlocked though. Not sure why anyone would sell a gs3 for any other phone.
Not saying the nexus 4 isn't awesome but a gs3 is sweet for sure..
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immunityx said:
I came from a note 2 and a dual core s3 and I'm very happy with my N4.
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More so than the Note II? Cost aside I'd probably go with Note II 1st then it's toss up between international 4-core S III and Nexus 4.
Yeah, I love the Note...not sure I would have sold that ...these are all awesome phones. Unless your contract is done or your phone is outdated I don't know why anyone would sell a new note or gs3..
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I have the i9300, an international HOX and I just returned the Optimus G (wanted to see the difference between N4). I bought the N4 today from T-Mobile in the states. I've had it about 8 hours now and it's replacing my 9300 as my daily driver. I used to own the Galaxy Nexus too for comparisons sake.
It hasn't been long enough to give a huge amount of comparable differences but there are a few things that stand out between the N4 vs. 9300 to me.
1. The build quality! It's super solid, looks mint and feels really premium. My girlfriend is a huge fan of soft touch polycarbonate and she rubbed it all over her face when I showed it to her. I promptly snatched it back. With the exception of the HOX I'd have to say it's the best built Android device ever, and I've owned just about all the flagships. The checkered pattern on the back is very nicely done, more subtle and better looking than it's Optimus G variant.
2. It's fast! I was able to do a restore of 100+ apps when I popped my sim in and still peruse the settings, use Chrome while it was doing it's thing with barely a hiccup. The transitions when multi-tasking and such are also noticeably smoother. I was previously running the Siyah kernel on the S3 UV'd/OC'd and thought that was blazing but the N4 easily tops it in the responsive and smoothness factor. No lag anywhere so far, some of that may be attributed to more butter in 4.2. It does however get noticeably warmer on the back than my S3 ever has.
3. The screen is very nice. Way better than the GNex, the brightness of the screen definitely separates it from the S3 and the IPS further separates itself from the S3 when it comes to small text. I always set the default text size to small and it was immediately noticeable it terms of clarity. I can't really tell the difference between the HOX and the N4 screen wise.
I've been using an international S3 since June and just got a Nexus 4 today. I love it honestly. It's built great, for some reason seems much smaller than it actually is. Love the screen, love the overall feel etc.. I'll come back and add to this post after I've had it for a bit longer.. I put my S3 on craigslist about 2 hours after I picked it up tho if that helps at all.. This is the smoothest phone I've ever owned by far and here is a short list of some of the most recent ones I'm comparing too.. International S3, Nokia 920, iPhone 4s, Galaxy Nexus...
Guyz i have a budget of 30K and options i made out are Nexus 4, Xperia Z/ZL or Samsung galaxy S4.
Can you give suggestions??
My requirement is : Music like Xperia phones, Camera sensor like Xperia phones, Display like AMOLED or S-LCD.
My last device was Xperia SP and it totally sucked. Pathetic display. Pathetic camera. Sold out after 10 days use!!!
Go for nexus if you want pure stock ROM
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I had a Z and now I have a S4. Worst decission ever. Going back to Z.
In the end, it's a matter of personal preferences. I like the XZ because of the premium feeling, music (I listen a lot of music during the day), and exclusivity. I have seen S3 and S4 all around the place I live, and if I pay a lot of money for a gadget, I want to have at least a little exclusivity.
About the screen, I like the one on the XZ. The thing with the viewing angles is non existent at this point.
The camera has been greatly improved.
You should check the XZ forum and read about that phone in there.
I haven't had a Nexus and I don't like it (Find it too boring), so I couldn't tell you about it.
Anyway, with any of the options you'll have a great device.
All Questions must be posted in the Q/A section
I have the Nexus 4 and the S4 .
The Screen of the S4 is better, the Battery is a lot of better , for the N4 there are tons of roms and kernel out there, this is one thing i am missing here ( i am a flash junkie, only AOSP Roms and Kernel )
All in all , both are great Phones. Cant realy say wich one is better. I keep both Phones.
xperia z cabt even compete with s2, it has the worst washed screen, terrible battery life and super stupid screen response. .. used it for 3 days and I couldn't stand it anymore
n4 isn't bad at all but you shld consider that on screen soft buttons will make your typing really hard ( pressing on home button instead of space alot)
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Well. I had nexus 4 and I must say that it was the smoothest and most fluent experience. It felt like the software was actually optimized for the hardware. Ok one or two stutters mostly with third party apps like Facebook. But...i now use a i9505 with 4.3 GE build JRV66V which is incredible. I now have a better nexus experience, a much better camera (compared with the nexus 4 ) and great battery life. Can't say anything about xperia z/zl other than to assume that the same SOC/GPU/RAM with the nexus 4 but with a bigger screen and also a higher resolution, cannot bring a better os experience than a nexus one. The differences are in looks, Oem software and personal affinities.
Hope it helped. Cheers.
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IMO just stay away from XZ/ZL crappy display - bad cam - tiny speaker
Nexus very good device with fast updates but it had bad cam with no SD + glass back ( chance of breaking the glass x2 ) , no 1080p display
GS4 : I9500 more powerful CPU than I9505 , games work better than I9505 , better DAC , better Battery , better cam sensor
I9505: better AOSP support - more powerful GPU than I9500
BTW Htc One is good option too
my 0.2 $
I am using s4 9500 htc one and iphone5, as you can see i am a gadget maniac.
Didnot use nexus 4 so i cannot post anything about it.
I just sold my XZ 2 days ago. For me;
if you want to play games and use big screen go for s4
if you want something you can daily use go for Htc.
Htc one is very stable and no lags.
s4 has so many lags (for me) and not much rom support like 9505.
if you want to shoot good pics go for s4, htc camera is totally crap (big failure).
Htc one is handy you can use easily with one hand.
Both screens are excellent both 1080p.
Hope helps
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I am waiting for Note 3 'cause i was keen admirer of note2. If you can wait just about a month then go for note 3
You meant i9500 has poor roms choice,the i9505 has as much as the One,I am using sometimes the launcher + weather widget from XZ one my One thanks to codex and it rules!
The 13mp of the S4 is awesome though and make me want to swap from my One to S4
if youre going to use the S4 then get the 9505
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I had a Z and now I have a S4. Worst decission ever. Going back to Z.
In the end, it's a matter of personal preferences. I like the XZ because of the premium feeling, music (I listen a lot of music during the day), and exclusivity. I have seen S3 and S4 all around the place I live, and if I pay a lot of money for a gadget, I want to have at least a little exclusivity.
About the screen, I like the one on the XZ. The thing with the viewing angles is non existent at this point.
The camera has been greatly improved.
You should check the XZ forum and read about that phone in there.
I haven't had a Nexus and I don't like it (Find it too boring), so I couldn't tell you about it.
Anyway, with any of the options you'll have a great device.
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how is the battery life on the xperia z since the latest update
I got the 9505 my wife the Nexus 4.
Being honest I wouldnt buy the S4 again.
One big plus is the cam (only on stock rom!). But it is so damn lagging. Cant believe this by a so called flagship. I really love the "nexus experience" of the N4. The N4 has also a great housing, in my opinion better than the S4. The screen of the S4 inside buildings is great, outside the amoled is not bright enough.
Maybe you should check the Moto X if available in your country.
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I got the 9505 my wife the Nexus 4.
Being honest I wouldnt buy the S4 again.
One big plus is the cam (only on stock rom!). But it is so damn lagging. Cant believe this by a so called flagship. I really love the "nexus experience" of the N4. The N4 has also a great housing, in my opinion better than the S4. The screen of the S4 inside buildings is great, outside the amoled is not bright enough.
Maybe you should check the Moto X if available in your country.
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a i9505 running a Google edition rom flies like a hawk, if any of the S4 variants lag is because of the crapware that comes with the touchwiz Ui
touchwiz is quite a resource hog
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negrobembon said:
a i9505 running a Google edition rom flies like a hawk, if any of the S4 variants lag is because of the crapware that comes with the touchwiz Ui
touchwiz is quite a resource hog
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Correct. Unfortunately the Cam isnt that good with GE.
For 1 S4 you get 2 N4. This is why for me the N4 is the better option
The n4 performs really good but speaker sucks on it.i have gs4 but it does lag on touchwiz rom.u can juat flash aosp rom and your good. Now the htc one performs really well I really recommend that phobe
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Used both The HTC One and the Galaxy S4 S600 version... if you want something with a better camera and slightly better battery life go with the S4... Everything else go with the HTC One. The HTC One, despite running 4.1.2 is as smooth and quick as my SGS4 on a 4.3 Nexus ROM. For development, the HTC One has more kernels and ROMs too.
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how is the battery life on the xperia z since the latest update
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XZ' s battery life is good but with the update i felt little bit of more juice in stamina mode. But of course when screen is on juice runs out more quickly.
S4 > Htc One > XZ . For my statistics these are the battery times.
I tried the N4 then the S4.
The S4 is better for me ! More expensive but more better !
Sorry for my english
lol the xperia phones are a disgrace.. why would sony put such a bad screen on their flagship device?
i have a galaxy s4 myself running on the latest touchwiz rom, it rarely lags , the screen is amazing except for the "ghosting/smearing issue" everything else is great
im gonna be switching to the GE 4.3 rom when its available (probably tomorrow) :good:
I was wondering How many people are buying nexus 6 because of lollipop? I for one am.
Imagine for a moment if Note 4 also came with pure lollipop with no crappy touchwiz which would you buy? I didn't think i would say this but i would buy note 4 and I hate samsung because of plastic and touchwiz.
Galaxy Note 4 hardware wise is far superior in almost every dept, better camera, LED notification, S Pen, better and brighter screen, better design, finger print, sd card.
Speakers would definetly go to Nexus 6 and bigger screen butnot better screen.
Biggest let down on note 4 TOUCHWIZ which is a complete put off.
I've been waiting for nexus 6 for a little while now and have bought Note 4 recently which actually is better then i expected and does look premium and if i was to remove the dreaded TOUCHWIZ it's a very appealing phone. Now i'm considering waiting for custom roms rather then buy nexus 6!!! Or can someone convince me otherwise, perhaps i've missed some nexus pro's.
Aosp roms on the note 3 were not reliable. I expect the same for the note 4.
I've never liked the samsung cameras... my s4 and note 3 had TERRIBLE autofocus. I also didn't like the way it processed pictures. For the most part, I want a decent camera but I dont need an amazing camera.
If software were the same, (no touchwiz), I still think the nexus 6 looks better, has dual front facing speakers, and a larger screen.
Jfree3000 said:
Aosp roms on the note 3 were not reliable. I expect the same for the note 4.
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hmm..that's a good point But surely lollipop would be fine.
I'm getting one because of the development potential. Also it will be my first nexus (2nd Motorola). Currently am on LG G3. That will now go to the wife, since she loves the camera.
tsy87 said:
I've never liked the samsung cameras... my s4 and note 3 had TERRIBLE autofocus. I also didn't like the way it processed pictures. For the most part, I want a decent camera but I dont need an amazing camera.
If software were the same, (no touchwiz), I still think the nexus 6 looks better, has dual front facing speakers, and a larger screen.
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The camera autofocus works brilliantly on the note 4 much improved, it's probably the best phone camera out there. Better then iphone and xperia z3.
I would definitely buy a Note 4 if it didn't have TouchWiz. IMO, TouchWiz is very ugly, cluttered, and drags the performance down to an unacceptable level. I have used every Galaxy S and Note extensively, but I have not bought a phone from Samsung since the S2.
fleadog99 said:
I'm getting one because of the development potential. Also it will be my first nexus (2nd Motorola). Currently am on LG G3. That will now go to the wife, since she loves the camera.
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Fair point, LG G3 was one of the most fustrating phones i've had in recent years. Never say never but i won't be buying LG for sometime until the get rid of the ui. Smart move passing it on to your wife.:fingers-crossed:
riz157 said:
The camera autofocus works brilliantly on the note 4 much improved, it's probably the best phone camera out there. Better then iphone and xperia z3.
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interesting... maybe im just not a fan of the way samsung processes images but I understand the tech behind the AF system it uses so it should be reallly good. As much as it pains me to say, I have yet to see an android take better pictures than the equivalent iphone of the time.
gtg465x said:
I would definitely buy a Note 4 if it didn't have TouchWiz. IMO, TouchWiz is very ugly, cluttered, and drags the performance down to an unacceptable level. I have used every Galaxy S and Note extensively, but I have not bought a phone from Samsung since the S2.
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I know how you feel and i couldnt agree more TW is ugly and slooooww.
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interesting... maybe im just not a fan of the way samsung processes images but I understand the tech behind the AF system it uses so it should be reallly good. As much as it pains me to say, I have yet to see an android take better pictures than the equivalent iphone of the time.
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Having owned iphone 6 plus inmho the camera on Note 4 is superior in most conditions.
I would've definitely bought a Note 4 if Samsung found a way to implement some of their features into Stock Android. They've done a great job with hardware now they need to focus on optimizing software. Samsung is supposedly starting over next year & I look forward to see what the Galaxy S 6 & Note 5 will bring
If you're on VZW there is a Dev edition note 4. I'm sure there will be AOSP Roms available for it soon.
tsy87 said:
I've never liked the samsung cameras... my s4 and note 3 had TERRIBLE autofocus. I also didn't like the way it processed pictures. For the most part, I want a decent camera but I dont need an amazing camera.
If software were the same, (no touchwiz), I still think the nexus 6 looks better, has dual front facing speakers, and a larger screen.
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Yes got to give the larger screen and better speakers to Nexus, however most reviewers are saying note 4 screen is sharper and brighter.
Lollipop is definitely the only reason not the phone hardware itself.
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journeyman73 said:
I would've definitely bought a Note 4 if Samsung found a way to implement some of their features into Stock Android. They've done a great job with hardware now they need to focus on optimizing software. Samsung is supposedly starting over next year & I look forward to see what the Galaxy S 6 & Note 5 will bring
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I hear you man, i think samsung need to otherwise they risk losing more customers.
Similar hw specs leave me hopeful for increased development and AOSP stability on Note 4.
I would get the N4 solely because the screen quality. It blew me away first time I saw it. Nothing, nothing comes close.
But can't do TW, no no no. That's how much I hate it.
Joshnor713 said:
I would get the N4 solely because the screen quality. It blew me away first time I saw it. Nothing, nothing comes close.
But can't do TW, no no no. That's how much I hate it.
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The screen on the note 4 is in another dimension. The best display ever seen on a phone by far.
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Bruce lee roy said:
Similar hw specs leave me hopeful for increased development and AOSP stability on Note 4.
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I was thinking the same thing.
I like some features of TW. But it is overbearing and slows down the device. I was really torn between the two phones. I have always liked the bigger phones. When I heard the new Nexus device was going to be a phablet I was already sold. Love the support the nexus devices get from devs. That's what makes it worth it for me.
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