Happy with my G4 - G4 General

I needed a dual sim phone and I got the H818P. I think at the current price point it is a great value, I like its design, the genuine leather backs, I got a few colors. It is the first phone I feel comfortable using without a case. Metal designs are greatly overrated in my opinion. Camera is great and call quality is really good. The dual sim management is good. I travel and it is easy to switch when I am in another country. Battery life is not great but I have the luxury to have a spare battery with me.
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I reccomend you to use a clear back cover bcz i also have leather edition and its getting ugly now color fade and scratchers at the edge
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I want to give it a go without a case, I do not mind a scratch, if the screen does not crack it is still good. I used cases with my Note 4 and it was annoying for an already big phone. My son is using it now with a minimal case.
By the way, standby battery life is much better on g4 than the note 4. The screen on note 4 is better but g4 is not bad also. Call quality is better on the g4. Battery life during use is bad on both but I think this is a general android problem.
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robertbr108 said:
I want to give it a go without a case, I do not mind a scratch, if the screen does not crack it is still good. I used cases with my Note 4 and it was annoying for an already big phone. My son is using it now with a minimal case.
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yeah do that, any scratches or nicks just adds character. people sticking cases on leather backs just don't get it.
Try using a tempered glass screen protector. This might help keep that screen safe.
By the way, standby battery life is much better on g4 than the note 4.
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Note 4 needs a new battery ?
Call quality is better on the g4.
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In what way ? louder more clear. is it the headset speaker that is louder.
How do you find the quality of the loud speakers between the two in terms of loudness & quality.
Battery life during use is bad on both but I think this is a general android problem.
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5.0 was bad for the note 4 but i heard 5.1 fixed a few things and is better.

Call quality is clearer on g4.
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Sure, the phone's plastic, but...

Am I the only one who seriously feels like it not only doesn't feel cheap, but actually feels better this way?
I mean, the device still feels nice and solid, with even weight distribution, but it also feels so light and elegant to me. I've held and used other smartphones that don't give me anything close to this feeling. I think it actually feels more stylish and elegant than the iPhone 4, plastic and all.
I'll readily submit the idea that maybe I'm the rare outlier who feels like this, but does anyone else feel this way?
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I have to agree coming from a vibrant that had a little creaking problem this is way better and feels solid.I was gonna stay with the mytouch4g but I replaced 2 times and kept getting the crappy screen.Kinda glad that happened feelin this phone so far over my vibrant.Btw I wouldn't switch to this if you already have a Vibrant its just I had a deal going on with my friend so I got it at upgrade price and I will sell the Vibrant.
Agreed, the build quality is very good, the only thing that could possibly be called cheap is the back cover because it's plastic, if they covered the plastic with that soft-touch stuff like on the n1 it would be better. Overall the quality is very good, nice and solid and the haptic feedback works great compared to my n1 where the haptic feedback made it feel like it was rattling around inside my phone and about to fall apart.
The screen is the best on the market imo, and the external speaker is miles better that the one on the n1.
I totally agree here. The phone just feels light and sleek to me. I'm loving the all round experience with this thing. Definitely the best Android phone to date... hands down.
I normally go to sleep with Pandora playing on my PC but the other night I was just messing around checking out the general quality of "stuff" and turned on Pandora on the ns. I was so surprised at the quality of the sound that I ended up listening for a long while and passing out.
The difference is especially profound if you compare the sound quality with that of the tmo G2... which sounds like utter garbage.
I'm loving this thing!
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The Nexus S HAD to be plastic. Why?
Because of the NFC the back cover can not be metal.
Like I've mentioned before in other threads, my only real complaint about the build quality is that I wish they had used some sort of texture coating on the casing. It's quite slick when you first start using it and haven't adjusted your grip accordingly yet.
That and my nitpicky issue about Google/OEMs constantly rearranging their capacitive buttons lol. Pick an order and stick with it!
I finally got to play with a nexus s yesterdjw and I was surprised that it did in fact feel very solid and good in the hand. But missing track ball notification colors still gets to me.
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I finally got to play with a nexus s yesterdjw and I was surprised that it did in fact feel very solid and good in the hand. But missing track ball notification colors still gets to me.
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You can grab an app off the marketplace called NoLED which will use your screen as a notification light. The SAMOLED consumes almost 0 power to show the color black, so the only power loss would be from the little colored pixels that make up the icon/block showing your notification.
You can even customize it to not show notifications during certain hours, like when you're asleep, or use the proximity sensor so it won't show notifications while it's in your pocket but will display them when you take it out. Pretty cool app, all in all.
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Agreed. Coming from the captivate, I feel right at home.
I got to try a friend's today and was pleasantly surprised. I actually vetoed my husband getting the original galaxy s cos I thought it felt rather plasticy, but the nexus does feel solid but light (certainly lighter than both my desire and hubby's brick/iphone4)
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Feels solid to me. Only complaint is that the back cover does scratch easily.
exactly
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The Nexus S HAD to be plastic. Why?
Because of the NFC the back cover can not be metal.
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So this also means that other high class google phones are going to have to be made of plastic to use an NFC chip? This is what I also was wondering, and this is really going to upset all the others saying how terrible samsungs (plastic) build quality is and how wonderful HTC's (metal) is...
No phone can ever be fully cased in metal, as you need to get radio waves in and out. Android phones could use glass construction like the iPhone 4, or just stick to using higher quality plastics.
I would have no problem at all with the Galaxy or Nexus S construction if they'd used a nice softtouch case, and maybe made the phone feel heavier somehow...
It feels amazing. I'm seriously love this
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The great thing about the plastic back is that you don't have to baby it or buy a case. Replacement backs will likely run around $5, so feel free to scuff it up or put grippy tape on it. At least you don't have to sorry about denting or scratching and losing resale value like metal phones.
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The great thing about the plastic back is that you don't have to baby it or buy a case. Replacement backs will likely run around $5, so feel free to scuff it up or put grippy tape on it. At least you don't have to sorry about denting or scratching and losing resale value like metal phones.
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Might wanna wait for them to actually show up in stores or on ebay before doing that.
Loved the feel of this phone, but I loved the Teflon coating on my Nexus One. The plastic does scratch easily.
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Nexus S is the ****ttttt
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I'm with everyone here, the build quality is awesome. I was worried after coming from N1 but I really shouldn't have. I should have known Google wouldn't let down the Nexus name.
Everytime I pick my phone up I'm more and more satisfied that I made the right choice by switching to NS.

Best phone I've had!

I recently purchased the Galaxy S5 and I have to say, it's one of the best phones I have had. I am yet to have any problems with it and it's just perfect for my everyday use!
Has anyone else got it? What are your thoughts?
Same here dude! There's so much hate going on about it online but honestly it makes no sense when this is definitely better than other galaxy phones all around and it's just a beautiful device. Just because its made with plastic shouldn't make it "bad". Glad I'm not alone!
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JGillis2391 said:
Same here dude! There's so much hate going on about it online but honestly it makes no sense when this is definitely better than other galaxy phones all around and it's just a beautiful device. Just because its made with plastic shouldn't make it "bad". Glad I'm not alone!
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Tell me about it. It doesn't deserve this much hate just because of the material it's made of. Why don't people base it off the actual phone and not the material.
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Tell me about it. It doesn't deserve this much hate just because of the material it's made of. Why don't people base it off the actual phone and not the material.
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Because people are all about looks/aesthetics these days, that's why.... either way I wrap my baby up in a case, so ven if I had an M8 you wouldn't be able to see the "premium, beautiful metal build". FYI I prefer the plastic, doesn't dent or scratch nearly as easy as metal, and less weight, so when/if it does fall, it gets less damage!
my fav was the note 2... but this phone is great the m8 was long for no reason didnt feel good in the hand and was heavy
soon as i got the 5 out the box it felt way better before even turning it on
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Because people are all about looks/aesthetics these days, that's why.... either way I wrap my baby up in a case, so ven if I had an M8 you wouldn't be able to see the "premium, beautiful metal build". FYI I prefer the plastic, doesn't dent or scratch nearly as easy as metal, and less weight, so when/if it does fall, it gets less damage!
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Agree entirely!
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I agree with you guys. I think it feels great in the hand. It had me at screen on.
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yep, its great
the hate is all about because samsung is getting complacent and not changing up the phone exterior.....i mean..it essentially looks like a S4
what i don't like about it is that i think samsung is mass producing too quickly and a lot of phones have random issues here and there like scratched bezels, crooked stuff, mushy home buttons, etc...the QA went downhill
I'm happy with it!
I've never had a problem with touchwiz. This one is more user friendly and maybe more designed for the casual user but I do find things easier now.
The battery life is better than my S3 but all phones seem to start out with battery life being good for the first year then it goes down.
I haven't taken many pictures but I'm not real happy with the camera.
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I haven't taken many pictures but I'm not real happy with the camera.
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what dont you like specifically?
eyecon82 said:
what dont you like specifically?
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Low light/indoor pics are
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Low light/indoor pics are
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really? compared to my old s2, s3, and s4, the low light photos are PHENOMENAL!!
are you turning on the picture stabilization in low light or HDR? that is the key to good low light photos
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yep, its great
the hate is all about because samsung is getting complacent and not changing up the phone exterior.....i mean..it essentially looks like a S4
what i don't like about it is that i think samsung is mass producing too quickly and a lot of phones have random issues here and there like scratched bezels, crooked stuff, mushy home buttons, etc...the QA went downhill
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I actually liked the handling of the S4 (might be one of the few who actually did lol!)
I actually have to, but I agree about the bezel. Even tho I really like the look of the S4's bezel, the one of the S5 is pretty horrible lol. I really dont like it at all. But, that alone wouldn't persuade me from getting it.
I'll also admit that the white one feels extremely slippery on the back. Besides using an OtterBox for work every day, I'm not a huge case guy. Soon as i T home each day, I take the Defender off and slip on the Spigen bumper case that I got. Phone almost slipped outta my hands quite a few times already.
Orhan than that, I got no regrets. Very well rounded device. Surely won me over once again compared to HtC
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I actually liked the handling of the S4 (might be one of the few who actually did lol!)
I actually have to, but I agree about the bezel. Even tho I really like the look of the S4's bezel, the one of the S5 is pretty horrible lol. I really dont like it at all. But, that alone wouldn't persuade me from getting it.
I'll also admit that the white one feels extremely slippery on the back. Besides using an OtterBox for work every day, I'm not a huge case guy. Soon as i T home each day, I take the Defender off and slip on the Spigen bumper case that I got. Phone almost slipped outta my hands quite a few times already.
Orhan than that, I got no regrets. Very well rounded device. Surely won me over once again compared to HtC
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Ya, the white one comes with a more plasticy back versus black is more rubberized
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I don't get how this phone has too big of a bezel. I feel like if it were any smaller id be hitting the screen too much. I'm used to a bezel coming from EVO devices so I may be a bit ignorant about it.
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what dont you like specifically?
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Probably the speed of focusing and taking the picture. Trying to get my kids at doing something funny before they have left the room by the time the picture decides to take. I have stabilization turned off.
Outside it bright conditions it takes right away.
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Probably the speed of focusing and taking the picture. Trying to get my kids at doing something funny before they have left the room by the time the picture decides to take. I have stabilization turned off.
Outside it bright conditions it takes right away.
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The camera is pretty good for a PHONE. Your expectations might be a little high. I mean its hard to get a pic of my kids playing even with my high end cam so to expect this cam to do it is silly
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Joe0113 said:
Because people are all about looks/aesthetics these days, that's why.... either way I wrap my baby up in a case, so ven if I had an M8 you wouldn't be able to see the "premium, beautiful metal build". FYI I prefer the plastic, doesn't dent or scratch nearly as easy as metal, and less weight, so when/if it does fall, it gets less damage!
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Yes, I agree. I just generally think people are way too picky nowadays and want perfection when it comes to phones. I'm like you, I prefer plastic.
doverjosh8 said:
I recently purchased the Galaxy S5 and I have to say, it's one of the best phones I have had. I am yet to have any problems with it and it's just perfect for my everyday use!
Has anyone else got it? What are your thoughts?
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The fact that it doesn't do simultaneous voice and data definitely makes it NOT the best phone!
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The fact that it doesn't do simultaneous voice and data definitely makes it NOT the best phone!
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Does any phone do this currently?

In love with this phone

Owned it for 2 days now and I really really love it. Best smartphone I've ever owned. I had a S3, S4 and decided to make the jump and don't even regret it. What I love mostly about it, is its camera and the battery life. I was recording a ton of videos and taking many pictures today and compared to my S4 it was significantly better. Also tested it to check if it will work underwater and it does . Just bought a screen protector to protect it but will not put it in a case because I like my phones naked. If you're having second thoughts about this phone, be sure to ask if you would like to know anything I'm currently enjoying everything about it.
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Owned it for 2 days now and I really really love it. Best smartphone I've ever owned. I had a S3, S4 and decided to make the jump and don't even regret it. What I love mostly about it, is its camera and the battery life. I was recording a ton of videos and taking many pictures today and compared to my S4 it was significantly better. Also tested it to check if it will work underwater and it does . Just bought a screen protector to protect it but will not put it in a case because I like my phones naked. If you're having second thoughts about this phone, be sure to ask if you would like to know anything I'm currently enjoying everything about it.
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Do you happen to be Itani the youtuber? IF Xperia z2 review? :laugh:
How do you find the screen in comparison to the amoled on the s4?
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itani15 said:
Owned it for 2 days now and I really really love it. Best smartphone I've ever owned. I had a S3, S4 and decided to make the jump and don't even regret it. What I love mostly about it, is its camera and the battery life. I was recording a ton of videos and taking many pictures today and compared to my S4 it was significantly better. Also tested it to check if it will work underwater and it does . Just bought a screen protector to protect it but will not put it in a case because I like my phones naked. If you're having second thoughts about this phone, be sure to ask if you would like to know anything I'm currently enjoying everything about it.
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Mine came in today, opened it up and had a feel of the phone, it had a very premium feel to it and felt better then I expected it would. I am waiting on my screen protector and charging cables to arrive before I use the phone.
I also like to use my phone naked since it has a premium feel, so I decided to purchase a leather pouch case so I could use the phone naked and have protection when in my pocket or not using it for long periods of time..
Since I'm a new user, I cannot post images or links to the leather case.
Yeah, I have a query, a rather serious one. How is the build quality? Please drop your phone and tell me if it breaks or not. Cause I haven't seen a single drop test video of Z2, yet.
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How do you find the screen in comparison to the amoled on the s4?
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The screen is very good although the contrast on the S4 is better but it's very hard to tell unless they're side by side.
itani15 said:
Owned it for 2 days now and I really really love it. Best smartphone I've ever owned. I had a S3, S4 and decided to make the jump and don't even regret it. What I love mostly about it, is its camera and the battery life. I was recording a ton of videos and taking many pictures today and compared to my S4 it was significantly better. Also tested it to check if it will work underwater and it does . Just bought a screen protector to protect it but will not put it in a case because I like my phones naked. If you're having second thoughts about this phone, be sure to ask if you would like to know anything I'm currently enjoying everything about it.
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Can you comment on the sound of the speakers and the sound of the headphones included with the noise canceling?
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Can you comment on the sound of the speakers and the sound of the headphones included with the noise canceling?
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They're way louder than the S4 although I have yet to use the noise cancelling headphones but I do have them. Might try them tomorrow. Although I have to give it to Sony the battery life on this phone is awesome.
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Yeah, I have a query, a rather serious one. How is the build quality? Please drop your phone and tell me if it breaks or not. Cause I haven't seen a single drop test video of Z2, yet.
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Perhaps you should be asking this of someone who wants to win the OnePlus One
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Dangit! Just dropped my phone waiting for the case to arrive

China usually is much quicker. Well actually it's from Korea, the case, and I guess we gotta be really close to day 20. Anyway, what's the point now? One scratch/crack is the same as 100 as far as I'm concerned. It's a little crack actually connecting the upper left corner of the ear phone to the edge of the glass at the bezel right above the first little sensor whatever it is. So it's tiny almost but I'm not keeping it. I'm a baby like that. Hell yes, especially when I've forked up 600+ bones (is that what I paid about a month ago?) for it. If it was my skateboard that would be one thing, or my wife, or home, but my phone, that I buy a case for must be pristine right?
I don't know. I'll get black next time. Hey, which phone out there is faster? I'll miss the waterproof. And the dual cam is baddass. What do you guys think? I'm sure a replacement screen would cost me more than selling this one unlocked and lightly used then buying another used in mint condition as I want or a refurb, if one exists. Opinions? Couldn't this phone be one of the fastest in a few months with rom developments? If not then what? That htc one or something? Isn't this phone faster than the note 3? My benchmark results suggest so. Doesn't some company waterproof phones with a solution they dip it in or something? If I could waterproof that faster htc phone I may do that. With those two stereo speakers... Ef that fingerprint bs. 'Oh but you use it with PayPal' gag me with a spoon. Lol. Im 80's old.
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China usually is much quicker. Well actually it's from Korea, the case, and I guess we gotta be really close to day 20. Anyway, what's the point now? One scratch/crack is the same as 100 as far as I'm concerned. It's a little crack actually connecting the upper left corner of the ear phone to the edge of the glass at the bezel right above the first little sensor whatever it is. So it's tiny almost but I'm not keeping it. I'm a baby like that. Hell yes, especially when I've forked up 600+ bones (is that what I paid about a month ago?) for it. If it was my skateboard that would be one thing, or my wife, or home, but my phone, that I buy a case for must be pristine right?
I don't know. I'll get black next time. Hey, which phone out there is faster? I'll miss the waterproof. And the dual cam is baddass. What do you guys think? I'm sure a replacement screen would cost me more than selling this one unlocked and lightly used then buying another used in mint condition as I want or a refurb, if one exists. Opinions? Couldn't this phone be one of the fastest in a few months with rom developments? If not then what? That htc one or something? Isn't this phone faster than the note 3? My benchmark results suggest so. Doesn't some company waterproof phones with a solution they dip it in or something? If I could waterproof that faster htc phone I may do that. With those two stereo speakers... Ef that fingerprint bs. 'Oh but you use it with PayPal' gag me with a spoon. Lol. Im 80's old.
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tl;dr
If you are getting a new device, wait for the LG G3 - it will be superior in specs.
You just had to make my life that much more complicated. Thanks
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I want those dual front speakers on the m8. Plus you can send it in to get waterproofed, which I'd do straight from ebay or wherever I'd buy it, and if its a touch faster than our s5 as it seems to be the impression I should be good for a while. And you can qi ready it too with an external receiver and case, which I'd need anyway. Hmm...
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May 27th for the g3 tho? Just read that. Is that the latest word?
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May 27th for the g3 tho? Just read that. Is that the latest word?
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Could be. I'd wait for it.
Look for the leaked press images, it's very nice. Has a better screen and likely a better chipset than the S5 and M8.
Also, you are welcome
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What about the speakers? I dont care about all that eye candy, my struggling eyes can barely appreciate this sweet screen ya know? I just went from hell to heaven from my s2 to my s5, I'm not sure I need much more. Ill wait a few days just to see what happens. Maybe itll come out in onky lime green, baby blue and hot pink in which case I'll pass.
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Just read an article saying rumors stating either it COULD surpass the current champs in chipset dept, or just be similar, same as with the ram being either 3gigs or maybe just 2. So we'll see hopefully soon. I can't stand to look at my phone with its unhealable crack. Its disgusting. Spitoowee
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Just read an article saying rumors stating either it COULD surpass the current champs in chipset dept, or just be similar, same as with the ram being either 3gigs or maybe just 2. So we'll see hopefully soon. I can't stand to look at my phone with its unhealable crack. Its disgusting. Spitoowee
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I have the M8 and the S5. Look on youtube for M8 water test. One guy left it in his sink full of water for 30 minutes and it was fine. Great phone to. Better build, speakers, and it already has AOSP roms. *cough* Try out my Pacman build *cough*. The S5 does have a better camera though.
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I have the M8 and the S5. Look on youtube for M8 water test. One guy left it in his sink full of water for 30 minutes and it was fine. Great phone to. Better build, speakers, and it already has AOSP roms. *cough* Try out my Pacman build *cough*. The S5 does have a better camera though.
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Cool, thanks. Hey, a better back camera yes, but I like how it's got this robust dual kick ass speakers/dual equally capable camera lenses plus some other features I didn't quite catch, and I'm not so all about the megapixels... until I need to zoom in during a video or crop a pic later ya know?
But tell me this possible deal breaker:
Can you record using both cameras as with our superb s5? Btw, did some vids at the pool underwater. Awesome cam. I guess the software might be secondary issue if as long as the hw supports it you could just find a camera app to emulate the one we have (?). So can it? Have you tested? Or is that standard these days? Haven't heard anyone rave about it other than me. I love the dual screen narrator and scenery/target effect.
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Dude but the z2 has 3gigs of ram!, I have this affinity for ram. It's got a better waterproof rating, longer lasting battery, i think a good cam... reading this article on it till I get to the speakers...
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Cool, thanks. Hey, a better back camera yes, but I like how it's got this robust dual kick ass speakers/dual equally capable camera lenses plus some other features I didn't quite catch, and I'm not so all about the megapixels... until I need to zoom in during a video or crop a pic later ya know?
But tell me this possible deal breaker:
Can you record using both cameras as with our superb s5? Btw, did some vids at the pool underwater. Awesome cam. I guess the software might be secondary issue if as long as the hw supports it you could just find a camera app to emulate the one we have (?). So can it? Have you tested? Or is that standard these days? Haven't heard anyone rave about it other than me. I love the dual screen narrator and scenery/target effect.
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If you are talking front and and rear cam recording at the same time yes. Theres a small box for the front camera that can be moved anywhere on the screen before filming. But the S5 cam is visibly better without zooming. Side by side the s5 has better colors and detail than the M8. If all you need it for is for quick snaps it is great. In low light its the best phone cam I have ever had, just dont plan on making any prints off of it.
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And I did briefly try your rom on my s2. I didn't get a chance to try it out as I was rom hopping and ended up with the s5. new I'll make a note to check it out and if it works out well I'll make a note to donate. Just recently hit me how important it is to throw some cash where it s deserved especially for "the little guy" as I'm one myself and have it on my bucket list to program something kick ass
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Thinking about buying the Pure

I could use some help with whether or not I should purchase this phone. I currently have an AT&T Note 4 and is starting to die, the camera makes an awful noise when trying to focus. I also am done buying from AT&T directly. I am trying to decide between this and the Nexus 6p. I like the feature of expanded memory and the slightly cheaper price of the Pure. I am leaning towards the Pure but have a question about the feel of the wood back, does it have a nice feel just like the regular silicone back? If anyone who made theirs with one of the wood backs could tell me their experience that would be great also if others could relay general thoughts/feelings on their experience with the phone would be awesome!
Thanks everyone in advanced!
I bought the wood back. And it feels like wood. A little slick, definitely not going to be "sticky" like the silicone for sure. I put the Vena clear case in it though and its all good now.
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I bought the wood back. And it feels like wood. A little slick, definitely not going to be "sticky" like the silicone for sure. I put the Vena clear case in it though and its all good now.
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Thank you! Aside from that how do you like the phone?
Phone is awesome, MM is snappy for me, Its a great device
swatty43 said:
Thank you! Aside from that how do you like the phone?
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Great hardware for the money. Stock ROM is light, fast and close to aosp. Custom ROM scene is strong now that MM development is in full swing. Easy to unlock and root. It's about as close to nexus as you can get and have a microsd.
My only complaint is it's a bit bigger than I'd like. It's a little much for a pocket and I don't like belt clips. However, I've said that about my last three phones and I never end up with a smaller one.
I went back and forth between N6p and Mxpe for the last two months. Decided on the Mxpe and am much happier with the size, price ($350 amazon sale 32gb), and performance. It's a home run for me, good luck!
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redeyss said:
I went back and forth between N6p and Mxpe for the last two months. Decided on the Mxpe and am much happier with the size, price ($350 amazon sale 32gb), and performance. It's a home run for me, good luck!
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That is what I have been doing, not for a couple months haha, but close. I am sick of not having root on my Note 4 also sick with Samsung and the TouchWiz lag. I don't even use the fingerprint scanner on my Note 4 so I really do not think I would miss not having it on the Pure. Thanks for the reply, no one has told me I would regret buying either one but I am definitely leaning toward the Pure.
I just switched from the Galaxy S6. So far so good. I do miss the fingerprint scanner and the ease of the camera app on the S6.
I like it a lot. The speakers are great. I have several BT speakers but use it as is quite a bit. The stock software is excellent.
stever87 said:
I just switched from the Galaxy S6. So far so good. I do miss the fingerprint scanner and the ease of the camera app on the S6.
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I don't take a ton of pictures so I'm hoping it's just sufficient enough lol.
dmb219 said:
I like it a lot. The speakers are great. I have several BT speakers but use it as is quite a bit. The stock software is excellent.
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How is call quality?
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How is call quality?
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I think it's excellent, as good as any phone I've used.
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