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hey guys,
i'm currently doing some research for the 14 y/o brother of a friend, whose parents have just allowed him to get a smart phone.
i only ever bought nexus devices and would recommend him the nexus s, but unfortunately his limit is ~180 euro and the nexus s is ~270 euro here in germany. thus i need some advice.
he can't decide between the galaxy ace and the wildfire s. which one would you pick? i'm looking for things like easily unlockable bootloader, stock android and cyanogenmod support. but those things seem to only be found in older, cheaper devices.
what would you say has the best bang of the buck and is future proof and could possibly get cyanogenmod support?
thanks,
x
I would go for the galaxy ace because it has more development.
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yup, that's my observation so far. there's even an unofficial cm7 port for it.
until i can come up w/ an official supported device in the price class, i'm gonna tell him to go for the ace, or if possible pay 100 bucks more for the nexus s.
Yeh galaxy ace if you want to root it, wildfire s has not been cracked open yet so has very little support
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any samsung phone will fit the bill
DarkhShadow said:
wildfire s has not been cracked open yet
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Not true. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325730.
vabeachfc3s said:
any samsung phone will fit the bill
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Not true .
galaxy ace..
samsung updates their firmware fast compare to htc..
I would go with ace.
However i found only one issue where you will need to remove the battery to get it back to work. When you enable the wifi and leave the phone idle for a long time, the screen goes blank and none of the button seems to work. You will have to pull the battery to fix it.
Lol looks like someone prefers form over function.
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Not true. See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325730.
Not true .
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Go with the ace
galaxy ace is better choice, i had the same questions for phone for my girlfriend.
Galaxy ace...
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vabeachfc3s said:
Lol looks like someone prefers form over function.
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I was just saying that not any samsung phone could "fit the bill" .
Galaxy Ace for sure. It has more support, plus, he's 14, I'm sure he and his friends will care about the looks a lot. Teenagers are very judgmental really.
Hello everyone!
I wanted to buy a new phone but i am a lil bit confused. I like to play HD games on my phone, surf internet, listen music,take pictures and a GOOD battery life. Here's the list of phones in which i m confused:-
1. HTC One X
2. Sony Xperia S
3. HTC One S
4. LG Lucid 4G
Which of the above phone should i go for?
Please help me out!!
It depends on what you want out of a phone. For example if you have giant hands you'll probably want a note. If your not a giant but still want a big screen, Galaxy Nexus. I have a Nexus and I'm amazingly happy with it and the community around it. Saying this the one X has had amazing reviews and has a quad core. Hopefully this enlightened you some what.
Edit: I don't personally like xperia phones and the software they come with. So that's why I didn't mention this one
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ap030993 said:
Hello everyone!
I wanted to buy a new phone but i am a lil bit confused. I like to play HD games on my phone, surf internet, listen music,take pictures and a GOOD battery life. Here's the list of phones in which i m confused:-
1. HTC One X
2. Sony Xperia S
3. Samsung Galaxy Nexus
4. Samsung Galaxy Note I1717
Which of the above phone should i go for?
Please help me out!!
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Which phone is better is down to each person -
1. HTC One X (Hear alot of people not happy with phone)
2. Sony Xperia S ( Just dont go for sony)
3. Samsung Galaxy Nexus ( best choice)
4. Samsung Galaxy Note I1717 ( wait for the galaxy s3)
This is just my view but i would go for the galaxy s3 or the galaxy nexus, the s3 will be a popular phone and thus will get a lot of dev support.
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It depends on what you want out of a phone. For example if you have giant hands you'll probably want a note. If your not a giant but still want a big screen, Galaxy Nexus. I have a Nexus and I'm amazingly happy with it and the community around it. Saying this the one X has had amazing reviews and has a quad core. Hopefully this enlightened you some what.
Edit: I don't personally like xperia phones and the software they come with. So that's why I didn't mention this one
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I thought of buying Galaxy nexus but I want to go for a phone released in 2012 and with the latest technology like dual or quad core and I have a practice of using big phones (Last phone :- Dell Streak 5) Can you suggest me some other device ?
s.d.oconnor said:
Which phone is better is down to each person -
1. HTC One X (Hear alot of people not happy with phone)
2. Sony Xperia S ( Just dont go for sony)
3. Samsung Galaxy Nexus ( best choice)
4. Samsung Galaxy Note I1717 ( wait for the galaxy s3)
This is just my view but i would go for the galaxy s3 or the galaxy nexus, the s3 will be a popular phone and thus will get a lot of dev support.
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I dont want to go with Galaxy Nexus. I can't wait for the S3 as it has no fixed date of releasing. Why i should not go for sony?
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I thought of buying Galaxy nexus but I want to go for a phone released in 2012 and with the latest technology like dual or quad core and I have a practice of using big phones (Last phone :- Dell Streak 5) Can you suggest me some other device ?
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Why would I suggest any other devices when I've already stated that I'm perfectly happy and still amazed every day of how awesome the Nexus is? It is dual core btw and runs every game flawlessly.
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ap030993 said:
I thought of buying Galaxy nexus but I want to go for a phone released in 2012 and with the latest technology like dual or quad core and I have a practice of using big phones (Last phone :- Dell Streak 5) Can you suggest me some other device ?
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Latest technology? u were completely spoiled by that mainstream thinking. And gnex even if its 2011 phone its still dualcore
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I dont want to go with Galaxy Nexus. I can't wait for the S3 as it has no fixed date of releasing. Why i should not go for sony?
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This is just my view, but i dont think sony make good phones, and i have only ever had problems with them in the past.
an0nym0us_ said:
Latest technology? u were completely spoiled by that mainstream thinking. And gnex even if its 2011 phone its still dualcore
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I know its dual core and after sometime every phone will be getting dual core. I don't like gnex because of the company samsung , I hate samsung (my opinion).
If it would be a HTC phone , i would have bought it by now.
And Brand matters to me.
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I know its dual core and after sometime every phone will be getting dual core. I don't like gnex because of the company samsung , I hate samsung (my opinion).
If it would be a HTC phone , i would have bought it by now.
And Brand matters to me.
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If you have that opinion why mention 2 Samsung phones for options? And by the sounds of it you've already made up your mind...
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If you have that opinion why mention 2 Samsung phones for options? And by the sounds of it you've already made up your mind...
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:thumbup: couldn't have said it better myself...
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RTContent said:
If you have that opinion why mention 2 Samsung phones for options? And by the sounds of it you've already made up your mind...
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Lol + 1
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RTContent said:
If you have that opinion why mention 2 Samsung phones for options? And by the sounds of it you've already made up your mind...
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I did mention it because i wanted a comparison and opinions by all of you and i haven't made up my mind yet.
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:thumbup: couldn't have said it better myself...
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Lol + 1
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If you can't help people around here then don't post in threads!
Balls to S***sung!!
Can I just ask why you don't like Samsung? What exactly about the phones/company do you have issues with?
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Can I just ask why you don't like Samsung? What exactly about the phones/company do you have issues with?
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First of all i don't like it designs at all and the way it copies the designs of other cell phones. In australia , a case has also been registered against Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 for copying the design of Apple ipad .
I don't have any issues with any other company.
ap030993 said:
First of all i don't like it designs at all and the way it copies the designs of other cell phones. In australia , a case has also been registered against Samsung Galaxy tab 10.1 for copying the design of Apple ipad .
I don't have any issues with any other company.
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Ha.. go buy a iphone or something instead of making a useless thread like this.
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Stoux2 said:
Ha.. go buy a iphone or something instead of making a useless thread like this.
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You are no one to tell me to write a post or not.
I will make as many as useless threads like this. Do whatever you can.
S***sung.
torben88 said:
HTC
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torben88 said:
HTC
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until HTC can figure out how to have a phone with decent battery life, I'd stay away. Not sure what the deal is. They make great phones outside of this.
Well. I plan to get a Galaxy S2 and im wondering, if its unlocked/my network could i put my current SIM in it and have it fully functional? Im on contract for another 18 months and i dont want 2 going out.
Thank you
Please dont tell me to get S3 as money doesnt come easy to 14 year olds..
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Well s2 is good but then u need to change ur name to harry i9100
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Different countries have different policies on unlocked phones. It doesn't depend on which phone you use, but where you get it from.
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spacecaker said:
Well s2 is good but then u need to change ur name to harry i9100
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Indeed, i hope to use this for developing after research
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Galaxy note KJ4 Can be Sim unlocked with the "Galaxy_S Unlock" App By HELROZ from the market!!! Using SGS2 unlock method!
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Indeed, i hope to use this for developing after research
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I use my trusty ace, emulators and eclipse on my Linux rig to develop.
SII are awesome, but the Ace is fine for devving.
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Why not wait for Galaxy S III?
I'm waiting for the announcement and release in my country, then its the end of the day of my Galaxy Ace
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yeowwwai said:
Why not wait for Galaxy S III?
I'm waiting for the announcement and release in my country, then its the end of the day of my Galaxy Ace
Sent from my impulses.
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
Please dont tell me to get S3 as money doesnt come easy to 14 year olds..
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Look for a part time job on holiday!
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yeowwwai said:
Look for a part time job on holiday!
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I have several times, even people with Top notch qualifications find it hard to get a job atm
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Check others phone companies they have come up with new better phones
S2 is old now
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jumbobombo said:
Check others phone companies they have come up with new better phones
S2 is old now
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Not much is actually that much better than the s2. IMO
I got a note last week. Once you get used to the size its an awesome bit of kit.
You obviously want a nexus s :-D
AOKP 4 LYF
scoffyburito said:
You obviously want a nexus s :-D
AOKP 4 LYF
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Dont like it, friend has it
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I have them both, but S2 is the one in my hand.
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Check others phone companies they have come up with new better phones
S2 is old now
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S2 is old yet much mor superior for me than others. Note may have higher clock and better resolution but it's just too bulky. The HTC One X didn't put much of a good fight either. It's stuck with almost the same level in my eyes as the GNexus since they have no SDCard support which is really a must for me. As for the Iphone4s it's good and all but it is apple and I despise apple cause theyre closed source and everything needs to be paid and it's really expensive. So yeah SII is good.
yeah about the OP, I have the same question (or at least I think so) Im planning to buy an SII here on the US directly from sammy so its unlocked, I'm wondering if I can put my sim card for the philippines. IMO It will work since my sister's phone bought from the phils worked with a telus sim card. I dont know the case for SII though
PJ147 said:
Not much is actually that much better than the s2. IMO
I got a note last week. Once you get used to the size its an awesome bit of kit.
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I'd want to take it everywhere with me, and yet would feel very uncomfortable about it being in my pockets. I'd have to always think about having a jacket or something to put it in, and then constantly worry about it falling out or getting crushed. I like to at least have the illusion that I am 'free' of my phone....sometimes.
I wonder what would happen if Apple went open-source ?
Ace-ing all tests.
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I wonder what would happen if Apple went open-source ?
Ace-ing all tests.
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It would be the end for android or maybe not yet since Apple items are expensive
The flipping lawyers would all be flocking to the poor-house or more likely sueing apple to put a stop to such restraint of there lucrative trade.
Hello, im gonna exchange my S2 with a galaxy nexus, The Last version.
Can anyone that owns a galaxy nexus tell the diference in a daily use betwen this 2 phones.
Im changing only for the fast google updates.
Thanks
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You will probably get more response if you post this in the Nexus section.
Some Mod can close this plz.?
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Fustigador said:
Can anyone that owns a galaxy nexus tell the diference in a daily use betwen this 2 phones.
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I have a SGSII. I can test the Nexus and personally I won't change for it. Ok, the update can be faster, but if you can put CM10 if you want the last version (yes, with some bugs, but they make a excellent job).
Only my opinion...
Nexus' biggest disadvantage: no microSD slot!!
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in galaxy nexus 5mp camera. in sgs2 8mp camera
there is no sdcard slot in galaxy nexus.
I choose sgs2 and I don't want change it for galaxy nexus
Have a look at them both here
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung-phones-9.php
Personally would not have a Nexus over SGS2 regardless of updates
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You will probably get more response if you post this in the Nexus section.
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thks, i post this in GNEX section.
until some moderator closes this i would like the opinion of some one who has or had an GNEX
Fustigador said:
Hello, im gonna exchange my S2 with a galaxy nexus, The Last version.
Can anyone that owns a galaxy nexus tell the diference in a daily use betwen this 2 phones.
Im changing only for the fast google updates.
Thanks
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Yeah but the s2 is a better device, and it's already on jb. So idk what you mean by fast updates?
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Reconsider...
may sound like a good "upgrade" but really I promise it isn't... Galaxy Nexus is same guts with a lesser camera... a more clunky feel in your pocket and lacks gorilla glass.... the development that is going on in the xda community here is far superior to anything you will find stock from the nexus... before you jump ship... give the team's work a try.
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Yeah but the s2 is a better device, and it's already on jb. So idk what you mean by fast updates?
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updates from google, we have cyanogen with fantastic roms but lacks close sources like video calls and nice camera app like on stock samsung roms
i think the updates to use all the features from the phone are better in nexus devices
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may sound like a good "upgrade" but really I promise it isn't... Galaxy Nexus is same guts with a lesser camera... a more clunky feel in your pocket and lacks gorilla glass.... the development that is going on in the xda community here is far superior to anything you will find stock from the nexus... before you jump ship... give the team's work a try.
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u are right, the camera on S2 is amazing, but i have to ask u this, do u have an GNEX? and why the question? im aiming google experience and not the score on quadrant, i know the cpu is the same speed, i know tha S2 as a better gpu but i dont play games
i just dont want to regret after i make the trade
As the other people said, galaxy s2 is better, if you want a fast phone then flash resurrection remix rom
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Does the samsung galaxy S have 2 cores or just one ?, what about ram, screen quality and gpu.Oh and hows the developing on S.
Don't trade! Galaxy S has ****ty old low screen, 1ghz single core old architecture processor, also bad music playback, same ram size as xperia u but still the ram of the xperia u is far better, old low gpu also, the development was huge for the Samsung galaxy s before but by now it isn't going to keep that status
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If you're talking about Galaxy S Advance, then yes, it has a bigger AMOLED screen, MicroSD card support and Android 4.1.
If you're talking about Galaxy S, then no.
Well, you could either buy the Galaxy S Advance, Galaxy Ace 2 or the Galaxy S III Mini.
I personally would either pick the cheapest option (the Ace 2) or the S III Mini.
Its the advance S. But i dont know i have to know how much difference in cash do i have to put over my xperia u.Of course i cant just trade it off without giving the guy some extra money, will post here when i get to know.Thanks for your opinions.
I should say yes. from what i see here: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4437&idPhone2=4469:good:
S advance is better
Buy one
I have used one for a day and its faster on stock rom, better n bigger screen wid memory card support
There is less development for s advance.
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Iv used Advance for day or two and its fast smooth phone even with a lot apps installed, i havent notice even one lag or something else, BW im thinking to by myself S advance or S III mini, but dont have enought money at this time, but when i got ill buy one of them for sure
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S advance is better
Buy one
I have used one for a day and its faster on stock rom, better n bigger screen wid memory card support
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I should say yes. from what i see here: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4437&idPhone2=4469:good:
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These guys are right, its far better so go and get it mate.
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There is less development for s advance.
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For now, but dont forget that S Advance will have official Jelly Bean and U wont get it.
this thread made me want to trade my SOLA with S Advance too.
but i dont want to pay extra money.
I already sended a guy to the one who wants to trade, lets se if i can afford the cash difference :crying:
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These guys are right, its far better so go and get it mate.
For now, but dont forget that S Advance will have official Jelly Bean and U wont get it.
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Galaxy grand is better than s advance except ppi.
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Galaxy grand is costlier than s advance friend
drsanket_xperia_u said:
Galaxy grand is costlier than s advance friend
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Wait for one month, u will get at same price. More important thing is that u will not get much support /dev like galaxy R.
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idhbar said:
Wait for one month, u will get at same price. More important thing is that u will not get much support /dev like galaxy R.
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Galaxy r is now running ALMOST stable cm10.1
Its now adopted by team hacksung
Isn't a Sony's build quality much better than Samsung's?
Specs can always be better, but at the end of the day the build quality, screen and camera matter than the 'latest' OS.
Also Sony's stock rom is way better than Samsung. My sister has a galaxy s2 and she's not into rooting and stuff, she hates her phone...
That's my 2 cents
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CosmicDance said:
Isn't a Sony's build quality much better than Samsung's?
Specs can always be better, but at the end of the day the build quality, screen and camera matter than the 'latest' OS.
Also Sony's stock rom is way better than Samsung. My sister has a galaxy s2 and she's not into rooting and stuff, she hates her phone...
That's my 2 cents
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I can exchange my xu wid s2 anytime even today
Stock rom of sony LOOKS better no doubt
Build quality is more affected by price range rather than being company specific
You like ROMS? Galaxy is better for ROMS but my Xperia U
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Now I am collecting
money for a s3!think my sola will be sold for Rm450 and when bought it in
3 months back at Rm889
Very large in drop of price!
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