I am in a purchasing dilemma since my Diamond died. I have HD2, Samsung Galaxy S and HTC Desire in my list.
Let me try to write what I have in mind. Pardon me if I offended anyone but these are purely my opinion.
Looks: HD2 has the sleekest design, Samsung Galaxy S isn't bad either but I don't like the curved corners in HTC Desire.
Winner: HD2
Screen: SGS has 4" S-AMOLED. HD2 doesn't but has got 4.3" gorgeous display. HTC Desire is somewhat in the middle, offering 3.7" SLCD.
Winner: SGS. Runnerup: HD2
Camera flash: SGS doesn't have a flash. I assume HD2 has a better dual LED flash than Desire.
Winner: HD2
OS: This part is what I hate and largely contributes to my dilemma. SGS and HTC Desire runs on Android natively, which I think these devices have a long time to be developed before they become obsolete. HTC Desire may have a leading edge compared to SGS because HTC devices have a great amount of developers working on it. HD2 is capable of running Android but its fundamental operating system is WM 6.5, which soon may become obsolete.
Winner: HTC Desire
Graphic performance: SGS has a better GPU than HTC Desire and HD2. I also wonder if the poorly implemented GPU driver in HD2 would hinder progress in future Android builds such as Gingerbread.
Winner: SGS
Price: SGS>Desire>HD2 in my country. HD2 wins.
Guys, help me decide. I could have waited for WP7 devices IF my Diamond did not unexpectedly give up, but I don't have a choice but to grab a phone now. Which device should I go for? Or could I have overlooked any potential models?
nice review but which uses u do with ur phone that what important
I use my phone for browsing, instant messaging and GPS. I prefer phones which I can modify its software to fit my needs, for example, ROM cooking. I am leaning towards Android, I have been using WM for too long and I'm a little bored with it.
....ive been a user of HD2 for the past year nd honestly.....i couldnt stand the msgng client in it! it just is plain frustrating........also from the momnet u buy the hd2 u cant but start installing stuff to change the whole phone experience!........same thng with my previous diamond 2!
i bought a SGS nd so far have been very impressed.....no lags.......no restarts........however i miss wm apps.......you have open source apps for wm which span all categories nd most are free or cracked.......android is still new but has potential if you bear the wait.......for ex you can't find a decent battery/clock/weather widget for your homescreen!!!! ..........already am looking forward for windows phone...........but i guess android it is for now.
As for SGS vs Desire, well to tell u the truth, i became very doubtful abt HTC support services...........they never target the right issues! they're just too lame......
If you happen to have any spare phone (smart or not) lying around then I'd suggest you use that phone until WP7 phones come out. They are coming really soon and you should give them a chance to be considered. You might regret if you buy a phone now and a month later a WP7 phone comes out with features that you really really like.
Well, Just my opinion - that's what I'd do anyway if I was in your situation. In any case, good luck with your decision
mengsuan said:
Simple answer. NO!
The phone is quite old now and you will receive no support at all from HTC.
I think this is too important to ignore ...
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I am using HD2 and i'm very happy with it. If you wanna go HD2, be alarmed that the stock ROM from HTC won't be a satisfactory user experience. I would advise you to look for a custom ROM, that fulfills your user needs (battery power absorbtion, eye candy, crashing,...)
After that you get almost unlimited customisation ability. On the other side, HD2 won't gen any major official customer support, so if you are o.k. with that, there's no other trendemous downside.
One other thing...
if you are a regular customer, who prefers simplicity and no customization (iPhone), this is probably not suited for you
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downside if you get the hd2 is that, i doubt htc will release any further official updates for it however look how much this forum has to offer in regards with cooked roms,android port or eventually wm7 port(hopefully) but its fundamental o/s is pretty dire without the enhancements ie battery life and frezzing up ..your stated you been using windows o/s so in a way you know what to expect from a windows phone i havnt tried the desire but reviews are pretty sound..played with the sgs very briefly thought android alot smoother, i love the voice recognition aspect of it eg on goggle if you speak to it, it will fill in the google search field for you, i was impressed! personally i would hold on until the rumoured hd3 or hd7 comes out this year
I think you should buy a cheap replacement at for now. Since WP7 I think will be released soon(I hope), you can wait for it. Anyway in case you won't like WP7, you can still get the HD2(over SGS and Desire) and I think it will be lot cheaper but great overall.
I bought HD2 some time before Desire release.. I also was stuck a long time don't know if to wait or buy.. Then I sold it while Galaxy S hit the store cause I got good money for it.. Then I had the chance, Galaxy S or HD2 again.. I bought HD2 again and didn't regret it..
If I look at the price and the possibilities the HD2 is the winner for me.. Also the quality and display is really good.. Android for me is ready for daily use (Bangster 1.2A Build), no need for NAND atm love the possibility switch between WinMo and Android.. WP7 is coming for shure and Ubuntu also =) But if you don't want to change OS then buy Android phone, I came from Palm to Windows Mobile years ago but I never got an experience like Android, best usability you can get in my opinion..
Only advantage I see with Samsung is the better GPU, but in Quadrant benchmark I get a much higher CPU score, so don't know which is better.. NFS Shift runs smooth though =)
I have to agree with the last 2 posts, came from a Mytouch andriod phone to the HD2. If it wasn't for the fact that I can sync up my calander and contacts from my outlook, this phone would be have been sold 1 day after I bought it. 3 apps on the crappy windows market also make the phone ok. Being able to put different roms helps, but it really only changes screens around, it still runs on crappy windows
But if I had my choice I would have stayed with my Mytouch and spent $275 on a newer andriod phone then this POS.
Great replies. I've decided to go for Samsung Galaxy S. Cheers~
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Hello people!
I definately need a phone, cause the Galaxy Tab is way too big for everyday mobile use! I'm very into android, cause i created some roms and mods and i heard that the HD2 is capable of running android directly in the NAND so this is pretty cool!
Technically the HD2 and the Nexus One are the same, but the HD2 is slightly cheaper in my area (350€ vs. 380€), so for what phone should i go? the Nexus S would be an option too but its overpriced ATM and isnt much faster than the Nexus One!
Is the HD2 Community dying out or is it still as active as in the time after release?
Is the Nexus the better choose, because of better support from google and the massive modding community?
Or is the Nexus S the best choose, cause its the newest one with a rapidly growing community?
The hd2 society is certainly live and kickin..- other threads to see for yourself.. I would go for hd2 as it gives u diversity of uses and choices... wm, android.. and ... its hd2 for gods sake
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go for Nexus
You wouldnt like windows
Windows?... what windows?
Go for HD2,because it's capable of running android and boot android directly from Nand.another special option is you will be able to play with WP7.
Personally after having a play with a friends Galaxy S I would go for that, the screen is beautiful, unless the nexus also has AMOLED?, there are also plenty of cooked ROMS on here for the Galaxy S. Alternatively there are supposed to be some tegra 2 handsets coming along in q1, might be worth waiting a while.
I think if you already have a HD2, it's worthwhile to keep it as it offers a lot of possibilities but if you are buying new, I would suggest buying newer phones..
WM 6.5 OS is dead.
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I think if you already have a HD2, it's worthwhile to keep it as it offers a lot of possibilities but if you are buying new, I would suggest buying newer phones..
WM 6.5 OS is dead.
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What has WM 6.4 got to do with the price of fish?
The HD2 can run Android by itself now, WM is out of the picture.
Put it this way, If my HD2 suddenly died I would still go out and but another over any current Android phone, simply because I love the design and also because of its versatility and specs.
I have choice of multiple OS's (which list is growing) so I can pick and choose whenever I see fit.
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What has WM 6.4 got to do with the price of fish?
The HD2 can run Android by itself now, WM is out of the picture.
Put it this way, If my HD2 suddenly died I would still go out and but another over any current Android phone, simply because I love the design and also because of its versatility and specs.
I have choice of multiple OS's (which list is growing) so I can pick and choose whenever I see fit.
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I would have agreed last week but I was shown the Galaxy S this weekend, Android looks **** hot with the AMOLED, i'm sold, Phone is fast and has TV out as well, some versions will eventually get HDMI output.. sold yet?
Buy the HD2, wait half an year and buy a new dual core phone with Hardware video chip.
HD2 is versatile, I like it and it got like a new phone after Android, but stil i think at the middle of next year we will be buying a new toy.
I'm fine with HD2 being versatile and all, I owned a HD2 myself.
Buying the HD2 now is kinda late for the party, you know what I mean.
And you never know when the developement and tinkering for HD2 stops or the next super star device comes along.
In fact, when the Nexus One came along, I would thought it will become a developer's device that offer much more possibilities. But i digress..
Go for hd2 again..
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If you like modding, tweaking and running a whole bunch of OSes on one phone, get HD2.
But if you're that kind of user which want a phone to run great out of a box, get Nexus S.
Nexus One is almost identical compared to HD2 in terms of CPU, RAM. HD2 has bigger screen, no 720p recording and few other differences, but IMO 4,3", beautiful screen is more than enought to choose HD2 . Ah, and you have to have at least basic knowledge about tweaking phones to run Android from NAND (or simply put few folders on SD card and run Android from SD card).
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If you like modding, tweaking and running a whole bunch of OSes on one phone, get HD2.
But if you're that kind of user which want a phone to run great out of a box, get Nexus S.
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What he said.
I love modding&tweaking business and HD2 is just great (kinda designed for it) for that purpose. Half a year of new builds and I'm not tired.
But now I'm in deep need for stable OS just for phone calls, and I'm considering same thing or switching to WM6.5 (God please save me from this evil thing) for good.
@Erq001
Szukasz stabilnego OSa? Nie kupuje WM.
Z drugiej strony HD2 jest całkiem porządnie zrobiony i jakoś wygląda.
However, if you'd ask the same question in the Nexus One forum, everybody would advice you to buy Google's phone
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If you like modding, tweaking and running a whole bunch of OSes on one phone, get HD2.
But if you're that kind of user which want a phone to run great out of a box, get Nexus S.
Nexus One is almost identical compared to HD2 in terms of CPU, RAM. HD2 has bigger screen, no 720p recording and few other differences, but IMO 4,3", beautiful screen is more than enought to choose HD2 . Ah, and you have to have at least basic knowledge about tweaking phones to run Android from NAND (or simply put few folders on SD card and run Android from SD card).
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yes i have much expirience in android modding, so this should be no problem arent 350€ much for the HD2? i think i might buy a used one!
I know it is 90%impossible to port Sense 3.0 for SII, but Sense 3.5 is designed to meet requirements of previous HTC phones, so wouldn't it be easier to port?
I just hate TW4.0 but also love the hardware of SII and it would be great if I could have best launcher and best phone.
Zero interest in this myself,coming from a HD2 when i had a sense ROM more often than not there was always lag,only non sense based ROM's had no lag so i cant imagine this would be any different having sense on the GS2,at least with Touchwiz there is zero lag and it's fast!
SII is much more powerfull than HD2. TW4.0 is smooth but I don't like interface that want to be iOS but is not. I love sense widgets and all kind of eyecandy staff from HTC, and I would like to see it on my SII.
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SII is much more powerfull than HD2. TW4.0 is smooth but I don't like interface that want to be iOS but is not. I love sense widgets and all kind of eyecandy staff from HTC, and I would like to see it on my SII.
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Totally agreed. my friend keep showing off his HTC Sense. make me jealous.
"Devs" are currently trying to port it, even though they haven't gotten far. Hopefully DG will be able to help them
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"Devs" are currently trying to port it, even though they haven't gotten far. Hopefully DG will be able to help them
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I hope so. It would be awesome to see my SII with Sense.
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"Devs" are currently trying to port it, even though they haven't gotten far. Hopefully DG will be able to help them
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I really wish they would step up their game. It feels like they are a bunch of unorganised people (esp. the beta testers). The repetitive posting of rules doesn't help get interest in the project either..
why not just try GoLauncher or Launcher Pro...many widgets and themes for both launchers especially GoLauncher... i would like to see sense as well but from what i have been reading thats a dead case not gonna happen..But you never know if a serious dev goes in like DG then hopefully it might work
I think devs should rather focus on the now very soon here Android 4.0. Hopefully the Nexus Prime is a SGS2 with different software, and Google should open source it. From my experience with Sense, it's 80% eye candy. On the HD2 is was much slower than CM7 and brought little additional functionality for the extra lag. Sure the Galaxy S2 is much more powerful, but it doesn't eliminate the problems of Sense. The lag may go away, but the higher battery drain will sure be noticeable. Just try and use a launcher for the widgets, there are lots on the market.
I have a Desire HD and I want get something new, and I don't know if I should buy a new HTC flagship device or the SGS II. I run a Sense 3.5 ROM and ... It is so so function rich. I love the panorama mode in the camera, made some very nice pic already. I love those 3D widgets. But there is the screen of the SGS II... and the battery life.
If it would be possible to run Sense 3.5 on SGS II, I would buy it without a question. HTC is far ahead of any other android device manufacturer in software, and a lil bit behind Samsung in hardware performance.
... and you can't compare a SGS II to a HD2, they're not the same weight
Define what do you mean by good software software? Now as a computer science student a good software has the following features: usability, dependability, efficiency and maintainability, and some other minor but important features.
Now for sense, dependability? Heck no, seeing as I keep on reading these security issues related to their roms where user private information gets leaked to marketing websites. Efficiency? From my point of view, having half of your resources used on just the interface is simply a waste and bad coding. Usability, they sure do pass with that as they have designed a brilliant and intuitive GUI. Maintainability? Well I'd say they're doing a good job in the sense that they are keeping up with the times but I can't really make a sure judgment.
Now for TW. Dependability? I haven't heard or remember any security issue relating to TW except for the Pin code lockscreen workaround/bug for At&t's SGS2. Efficiency? Well considering only a near 1/3 of my resources are taken up, then yes? Usability, as you said it is similar to iOS UI, and iOS UI is pretty damn simple and intuitive itself, so TW is already passing. Maintainability? It is the same with HTC, I am not competent enough to make a sure judgment.
All in all i am simply countering your statement of HTC making software miles ahead of the other manufacturers, which simply isn't true. Note this done not only apply for Samsung, this applies for Nokia/Meego, Apple, Microsoft, etc.
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If it would be possible to run Sense 3.5 on SGS II, I would buy it without a question. HTC is far ahead of any other android device manufacturer in software, and a lil bit behind Samsung in hardware performance.
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If by 'far ahead' you mean 'Fire out phones as if there is no tomorrow and stop supporting handsets after 6months' then yeah...I agree...
I used to have the HTC Hero. My mate had the HTC Desire, Another mate currently has the HTC HD.
The hero stopped getting updates after 6 months (it was stuck on android 1.5 for 5months...thats right, 1.5....).
My mate with the Desire stopped getting updates after around the same time.
HTC spend far too much time splooging out phones every few months and 0.5% percent of their time offering support.
It took 3weeks for me to get a reply from them via email asking if they planned on releasing 2.1 update for my Hero. And even then they didnt answer it, just sent me a generic copy and paste.
The batteries seem to become fried with HTCs really quickly also. When I first got my phone it would last 3 days, after 12 months it lasted a day and a half (after having returned it to a clean slate again, just like when I first got it).
Mates desire lost a day of use time after 9months.
and the HTC HD is getting on a bit also...(mind you, he is running all stock not rooted).
Obviously I dont know how my SGS2 battery will hold up, but at the moment I get a day and a half with all settings on/auto (wifi, 3g, autosync etc), I could stretch it to 2 easy, not bad for a dualcore 1.2ghz compared to my 518mhz hero...
Samsung make a higher capacity battery though, so at least they seem pro-active compared to HTC (when my battery deteriorates I can can get a oem replacement upgrade, HTC Id be stuck with a oem stock replacement which would be crap again after 8-12 months)
That's the reason I have swapped to Samsung.
Interfaces can be changed easily enough (home replacements, rom swaps), hardware and customer service your stuck with.
Agree with the security problems with sense though. and the lag...oh the lag...although i was only running at 518mhz...
I dont see the point in dragging sense over the SGS2 other than to be like "wooo look what we've done!", But I know some people want it so whatever lol.
Rant over.
Hurry up Devs!
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I really wish they would step up their game. It feels like they are a bunch of unorganised people (esp. the beta testers). The repetitive posting of rules doesn't help get interest in the project either..
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You're totally right! These people, the Devs, who are doing this for fun (not money) should totally step up their game! I mean, why shouldn't we get upset at normal people with normal lives taking the time out of their busy days to build a product/software that we otherwise would NEVER get to try?
I totally agree with your statement! Come on Devs, why don't you please "step up your game" so we can ***** some more when we finally do get it and expect it to be the bee's knees . . . .
(Lots of sarcasm in there if you didn't catch that)
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I think devs should rather focus on the now very soon here Android 4.0. Hopefully the Nexus Prime is a SGS2 with different software, and Google should open source it. From my experience with Sense, it's 80% eye candy. On the HD2 is was much slower than CM7 and brought little additional functionality for the extra lag. Sure the Galaxy S2 is much more powerful, but it doesn't eliminate the problems of Sense. The lag may go away, but the higher battery drain will sure be noticeable. Just try and use a launcher for the widgets, there are lots on the market.
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i was running a virtuous sense rom on my G2 and didn't experience any lag.
sense on SGII would be amazing.
Seems to me that for every non-HTC user that wants HTC Sense on their phone, there's an HTC user that wants HTC Sense off their phone...
Coedy said:
If by 'far ahead' you mean 'Fire out phones as if there is no tomorrow and stop supporting handsets after 6months' then yeah...I agree...
I used to have the HTC Hero. My mate had the HTC Desire, Another mate currently has the HTC HD.
The hero stopped getting updates after 6 months (it was stuck on android 1.5 for 5months...thats right, 1.5....).
My mate with the Desire stopped getting updates after around the same time.
HTC spend far too much time splooging out phones every few months and 0.5% percent of their time offering support.
It took 3weeks for me to get a reply from them via email asking if they planned on releasing 2.1 update for my Hero. And even then they didnt answer it, just sent me a generic copy and paste.
The batteries seem to become fried with HTCs really quickly also. When I first got my phone it would last 3 days, after 12 months it lasted a day and a half (after having returned it to a clean slate again, just like when I first got it).
Mates desire lost a day of use time after 9months.
and the HTC HD is getting on a bit also...(mind you, he is running all stock not rooted).
Obviously I dont know how my SGS2 battery will hold up, but at the moment I get a day and a half with all settings on/auto (wifi, 3g, autosync etc), I could stretch it to 2 easy, not bad for a dualcore 1.2ghz compared to my 518mhz hero...
Samsung make a higher capacity battery though, so at least they seem pro-active compared to HTC (when my battery deteriorates I can can get a oem replacement upgrade, HTC Id be stuck with a oem stock replacement which would be crap again after 8-12 months)
That's the reason I have swapped to Samsung.
Interfaces can be changed easily enough (home replacements, rom swaps), hardware and customer service your stuck with.
Agree with the security problems with sense though. and the lag...oh the lag...although i was only running at 518mhz...
I dont see the point in dragging sense over the SGS2 other than to be like "wooo look what we've done!", But I know some people want it so whatever lol.
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Hi all!
first of all, how could you compare a Hero to SGS2??
I had one for a year and was very happy with it! even if HTC didn't push the update to 2.1 very quickly I had it 3 month before with the XDA dev !!! and was working like a charm!, no lag, no massive battery drain...
secondly : "HTC spend far too much time splooging out phones every few months and 0.5% percent of their time offering support." and what about Samsung???
their phones looks like Iphones!!! the plastics are craps !!! and the support is no very good to (I have 3 friends that had some problems with their Galaxy and had to wait 3 weeks before getting it back!)
each time i solicited them i get an answer in less than 2 days!
I'm on a DHD since a year now, with the runny ROM from RCteam, without this security crap, working like a charm! no lag, no battery drain, a full sense experience!
I hope for you guys to get it on your SGS2
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I know it is 90%impossible to port Sense 3.0 for SII, but Sense 3.5 is designed to meet requirements of previous HTC phones, so wouldn't it be easier to port?
I just hate TW4.0 but also love the hardware of SII and it would be great if I could have best launcher and best phone.
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+1 Urgently agree
i would like to try a sense rom on my sgs2 too. just to get the extra dropbox space XD. anyway to do it without sense 3.5?
I have hd2 with 3.5 sense and I liked. I would like to see on sgs2. My be in one day a dev will do this.
Hi, I have dilemma, the time has come to buy new smartphone
I know this question was considered many times but let me describe my point of view.
My adventure with smartphones started with Nokia N82 and now I have HTC Desire Z. I was really happy having Desire Z and HTC made a real impression on me. Now I am considering to buy HTC Sensation or Galaxy S2. I really liked dev support for HTC and Cyanogenmod ROM and also other ones. I didn't use stock ROM. I am reading about many positives for SGS2 like display, camera, RAM and cons like Touchwiz, display resolution.
I would prefer to choose HTC maybe beacuse I know their product, I didn't have any samsung before.
My preferences:
For me the most important is performence, customization possibilities and dev support. I don't care about outside but only what is inside. I like sometimes to grab a picture or record a movie. For sure I am using the phone for multimedia: playing, web browsing and waching films. It would be nice if some newer games could be played smoothly. And I was really impressed by HTC custom ROMs (especially CM7).
Could you give me any view for situation repsecting my preferences? I wouldn't like to miss HTC and would like to have sure I will be satisifed if choose SGS2 (it said better performance/hardware).
I hope you understand my uncertainties.
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Hi, I have dilemma, the time has come to buy new smartphone
I know this question was considered many times but let me describe my point of view.
My adventure with smartphones started with Nokia N82 and now I have HTC Desire Z. I was really happy having Desire Z and HTC made a real impression on me. Now I am considering to buy HTC Sensation or Galaxy S2. I really liked dev support for HTC and Cyanogenmod ROM and also other ones. I didn't use stock ROM. I am reading about many positives for SGS2 like display, camera, RAM and cons like Touchwiz, display resolution.
I would prefer to choose HTC maybe beacuse I know their product, I didn't have any samsung before.
My preferences:
For me the most important is performence, customization possibilities and dev support. I don't care about outside but only what is inside. I like sometimes to grab a picture or record a movie. For sure I am using the phone for multimedia: playing, web browsing and waching films. It would be nice if some newer games could be played smoothly. And I was really impressed by HTC custom ROMs (especially CM7).
Could you give me any view for situation repsecting my preferences? I wouldn't like to miss HTC and would like to have sure I will be satisifed if choose SGS2 (it said better performance/hardware).
I hope you understand my uncertainties.
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I have got the SGS2 and will be going for a HTC or Nexus next time as the devs seen to have more freedom with htc and definlty Nexus. Also if rumors are true then smartphone compinies like samsung, sony e.t.c are going to be making their phones harder to root and more closed except for googles own phone range.
Thanks for your reply. Can you tell me what is your feeling and comments about SGS2? Did you have before any HTC smarthphone?
It is a powerful phone, but no more powerful than the HTC sensation XE. The s2 fells like it could break at any moment, it would be broken by now if my wife owned it. The camera is ok, their are a lot of custom roms for the galaxy s2 as it is a popular phone, although. I do like my phone, but next time try nexus. I have has a HTC desire before and they are very solid phones.
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Hmmm to be honest, both Sensation and Sensation XE have the same type of processor and also the same amount of RAM, the only difference which I have noticed in specs is clock value 1.2 MHz and 1.5 MHz but 1.2 can be overclocked to 1.5 MHz. In that case SGS2 is winning by 1GB RAM. Hmmm hard choice.
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For SGS2 in comparision to HTC Sensation I get known:
- SGS2 salmoled display better than LCD but worse resolution
- SGS2 1 GB RAM, for HTC left 200MB RAM free on stock ROM
- SGS2 pretty nice photos, better than for HTC
- SGS2 better movie recording
- SGS2 better movies playing
- SGS2 faster GPS sattelites localization
- SGS2 10 multitouch counted, HTC only 4
- SGS2 worse built than HTC (personally prefer HTC onecast built)
- HTC "death grip" issue
- personal - no experience with samsung products
- personal - fall in love with HTC - THE MAIN REASON OF PROBLEM TO MAKE CHOICE
I've used a Sensation and quite honestly prefer the S2. Not sure what more can be done to this phone than whats out there already, runs fast, battery lasts long, has a nice camera, has a great screen. I used to have a HD2 and I loved it (And also thought nothing could beat HTC phones) theres nothing wrong with the sensation but the S2 tops so many top 10 lists and for good reason. The CM range is nice but my S2 is pretty much perfect without it so I have no strong urgency to run it
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I've used a Sensation and quite honestly prefer the S2. Not sure what more can be done to this phone than whats out there already, runs fast, battery lasts long, has a nice camera, has a great screen. I used to have a HD2 and I loved it (And also thought nothing could beat HTC phones) theres nothing wrong with the sensation but the S2 tops so many top 10 lists and for good reason. The CM range is nice but my S2 is pretty much perfect without it so I have no strong urgency to run it
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It seems you know my dilemma It is pretty convincing in case as you'r writing you also had HTC phones, I am getting more for S2
My wife has sensation.I have SGS2.
HTC wins in raw resolution, but the s2 screen is truly gorgeous. The s2 also has far better camera and is much much slicker (faster) on the ui..
the screen is the MOST used part of the phone
so choose between best colors vs best resolution
I prefer the S2. Makes all other screens seem ancient
Tomorrow I have to decide in case I am going for new phone but I've already made decision thanks to your comments, thanks. S2 won.
If you are going to go for a custom rom then you will free up most of the Ram for the HTC, as sense is the ram killer. How about going for the HTC phone and then induldge in a Samsung Galaxy Tab, or go for a the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
The case that I am going to extend standing charge in Tmobile and they have special offer galaxy s2 or htc sensation for 0.25 E , there are some more phones but these ones are the best ones.
Was in the same dilemma. Decided on S2. Screen and better mic is why it won out. Only thing I will miss from a HTC phone is Sense. Which as above uses ram but personally I like the UI.
Sebalos said:
Tomorrow I have to decide in case I am going for new phone but I've already made decision thanks to your comments, thanks. S2 won.
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If you buy S2 I suggest to use custom luncher like go luncher ex
because touchwiz is a bit too stock by means of customization.
and for sms -> handsend sms
all the other stock bits are very good, you may never bother with custom roms
(in the first months at least)
since we are XDAers not just stock phone users, how is dev support for the Sensation compared to the SGS2? I imagine its easier to develop drivers for the Sensation even though the SGS2 is more popular overall in sales figures...
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since we are XDAers not just stock phone users, how is dev support for the Sensation compared to the SGS2? I imagine its easier to develop drivers for the Sensation even though the SGS2 is more popular overall in sales figures...
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Actually I'm not stock user but as well custom Roms, now I have Desire Z and I really apreciate all devs support and it is also for me one of the key points.
That's why I'm also asking whether support for Sgs2 is as well developed as for sensation?
I think the dev support here is fine, have no idea what the sensation section is like. But as I said before, what things can't we do with our phone due to lack of dev support? Only things I can think of are source drivers for things like ICS but tbh I wouldn't buy a phone just because it can run an update possibly 2-3 weeks early. On the whole, to me anyways the SGS2 is simply the better phone overall hence why I chose it.
Good answer thanks I am already convinced about SGS2. I was going to get it today but there was no black one in the store, only white Tomorrow I will have my SGS2
htc wont be getting that much dev support since they lock bootloaders
gs2 or galaxy nexus would be the best option for you
you can check the development section
we have cm7, cm9 , miui ggbread, miui ics, B2geeko and many others project
Hi guys,
I know this is a strange fight, but I own a Nexus One and I'm somewhat bored about the hardware limitation (low internal memory), issues (bad touch panel with axis inversion), and no official HTC Sense support (if not with my ROM, even though not perfect).
The thing is... I love Android BUT I want the speed of Windows Phone!
Now, I'm assuming that the One S is a great improvement over previous gen phones, and so Android 4.0 could fly.
But I'm not sure because I haven't touched it yet.
Also the plus of the One S is its camera!! I love taking GREAT photos, while on vacation, with my phone.
Does the HTC Radar offers me almost the same thing as the One S?
I'm skeptical about it and that's why I'm asking you this question
Thanks!
Well, IMO One S is much better than Radar (I'm radar owner) but well, it's just an opinion. Anyway, if u're able to, i'd choice Titan instead of radar as well as it has much higher screen than radar does.
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Well, IMO One S is much better than Radar (I'm radar owner) but well, it's just an opinion. Anyway, if u're able to, i'd choice Titan instead of radar as well as it has much higher screen than radar does.
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Hey thank you for the quick response!
The thing is that I don't like BIG phones... The One S is the maximum in terms of size which I can "afford"
And I like also his thinness!
Well, as u wish then...
U'd have to choice between Android and WP, that's a hard choice.
But hey, I love One S, so, there's no prob.
BTW u should check Titan's screen before giving a reponse, it's an amazing screen and it's not as big as it looks when u're using it...
are there any other choices in ur mind?
Nope.. only this 2 choice
I'll decide later. As of now there's a promotion for the Radar @ 199€, while One S costs around 450€
U'll have to choice urself.
They're 250€ of difference but well... I've Radar since February and I installed custom rom this saturday. I just want to have a new phone, I don't like Windows Phone at all. Did u read lastest Microsoft news?
If u want WP, just wait till september-october, so u'll have windows 8 instead of WP 7.5 Tango
I like windows phone 7. I love my Radar hardware and the whole OS. The camera is good, or average in today's standards.
With all that said, if you don't prefer an OS over the other, get an HTC One S.
If you prefer the UI of WP (like me) get a Radar.
Only problem with the radar is that there will be one more update 7.8 and then its over for all seced gen none wp8 devices.
Sent from my Radar C110e using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Radar has excellent low light camera performance but sucks in all other situations. Android is much better. Also go for sony devices with exmor rsensor.if u want true camera. It rocks!!
hi!
I've just sold my One X ( with which I was more then satisfied ) because I have to renew my contract so i'm in sweet dillema, which should i go for:
htc one x+ or windows phone 8x?
i've read almoust every test and rewiev there is but still can't make a decision...
unfortunatly I cant test myself the phones cuz there are none displayed where i live and one x+ is yet to be added to my operator's list...so no luck there. i'm very skeptical bout wp8 but also very much drown to it cuz it's something new... damn...hate when having so much to choose from =)
i should mention that with a wp8x i get beats earphones for free and that it's nerely 100$ cheeper than oneX+...
can you share your thoughts??
would apreciate it much.
and sorry for my bad english, i'm not using my phone here, just an lap =)
c.e.z said:
hi!
I've just sold my One X ( with which I was more then satisfied ) because I have to renew my contract so i'm in sweet dillema, which should i go for:
htc one x+ or windows phone 8x?
i've read almoust every test and rewiev there is but still can't make a decision...
unfortunatly I cant test myself the phones cuz there are none displayed where i live and one x+ is yet to be added to my operator's list...so no luck there. i'm very skeptical bout wp8 but also very much drown to it cuz it's something new... damn...hate when having so much to choose from =)
i should mention that with a wp8x i get beats earphones for free and that it's nerely 100$ cheeper than oneX+...
can you share your thoughts??
would apreciate it much.
and sorry for my bad english, i'm not using my phone here, just an lap =)
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8x has worse battery life than the one x+ wp8 drains battery like crazy. You're getting a bigger display for the One x+ and a lot more power. Android jelly bean is better than wp8 in my opinion. Windows phone is definitely getting there but it's still not quite there yet and the devs of windows phone 8 said they didn't have time to make a notification centre! I wouldn't want to use an OS where they didn't have time to include such an important feature. In terms of hardware both phones are fantastic so it's really android or wp8 for you to chose between.
I purchased a Nokia 920 on the day of release.
It is a remarkable device. Very smooth, fast, easy to use.
I returned it 6 days later for the HTC one x+.
The Nokia 920 is also very much an iPhone with a Windows logo. Customization is extremely limited.
In the end it was a bunch of small quibbles with WP8, rather than any one particular thing.
There is no replacement for the media player, they are all basically the stock player re-skinned, and the stock player is a cludge.
There is no customization of the calendar tile, you get what windows thinks you should get.
There is no customization of the keyboard.
Can not root the phone to enable tethering - big issue for those of us with unlimited data.
So two of the most important productivity elements, and my primary entertainment element are inferior. Not bad, just inferior.
My one x+ has everything my HTC Inspire had, and more. It is also feels thinner and lighter than the 920 (not sure if either is true, just feels this way).
Android has matured a great deal, and has really come into its own place with 4.0.
Windows seems to be competing with iOS, and will be playing a losing game trying to catch up because iOS is seriously polished.
If you loved you old Android, you will love the one x+, and like the WP8 phone.
If you ever wanted a WP, get a Nokia. Before my Amaze, I was (still am) a Nokia fanboy for 11 years.
If you want an Android phone, I would say the HOX+ is one of the best out.
Personally, I prefer Android over WP due to limit access of the phone.
thnx for your advices... well im all android =) but you have to admit that 8x is just beautiful... last nokia i had was n97mini and i had her less than a month and then bought my first android phone DHD and from then only one OS is for me... i gues i had a doubts cuz it was htc made phone...but i believe i'll go for h1x+... at least, all you guys are here =)