After having the iPhone 4s, HTC Sensation and a few other phones in rapid succession I am extremely happy with the Ray.
In someways, after not being tempted by a Sony phone for many years, it represents a comeback to me.
Sony must find it tough in the current market. No unique OS and tough competition from HTC, Samsung and a bunch of others in the Android space.
HTC are well designed phones, Samsung strength is in battery life, screen and cpu as they make all of these.
Sony has had to look for niches as well as making the standard stuff. The x10, and latterly the Xperia mini and mini pro have carved a good niche as small phones with an optional keyboard. Probably their main competitors being the HTC Explorer and HTC Wildfire S. Recently Samsung has also made a few smaller phones but with lower resolution. The keyboard was genius as there is a strong minority of phone users that want a keyboard and the only competition is the HTC Chacha (status) with tiny screen, or the Samsung Galaxy Pro with low resolution screen.
The Xperia play has not been so successful until recently when its price came sharply down.
The Ray however is unique. Not only is it unique, it is beautifully and solidly designed, despite being all plastic (albeit with metal frame).
Why I like the Ray:
1. Design. Light and solid (nothing flexes)
2. Small but usable
3. Awesome screen quality
4. Not bad battery life
5. Every feature under the sun except for dual core (thank goodness - given the poor battery life of every dual core phone)
6. Sony customisations actually work well. I have no desire to run to stock Android (the only other manufacturer I feel this way about is HTC).
Why I rate it better then the Sensation:
1. Battery life
2. Size
Why I rate it better then the iPhone:
1. Small screen in small body. iPhone is oversized for the current screen dimensions
2. Android functionally more advanced then iOS now
All of these are great phones but after many Sony phones which I feel are "me too" products, I think Sony is finally getting the software right.
Obviously the Ray is not for someone who wants a big screen or has massive hands (although I would argue its the accuracy of the touch, not the size, that is important), but I would say that the Xperia Ray is genuinely a market leading product for what it is, and the only small smartphone that is fully functional and a joy to use! Definitely more then a sum of its parts!
Nokia Lumia 800 (Black) Review
By XDA member Warren.D
Here’s a review I did for Nokia as they were generous enough to send me a Lumia 800. If I have missed out anything in particular or you have a request/question, inbox me and I’ll do what I can.
Pictures to follow Shortly.
Included in the box:
- Nokia Lumia 800
- Headphones (Without extra buds)
- USB cable
- AC adapter
- Phone Case
- Documentation & Manuals.
Nokia was kind enough to include a rubberised protection case in the box, its rather good quality too, although it can be quite fiddly to fit it on. One downfall I found was that they didn’t include any spare ear buds for the headphones, though I had some spares laying around. The headphones themselves are rather good quality too, they’re sturdy and they sound more than adequate.
Design & Build
Height - 116.5mm
Width – 61.2mm
Thickness – 12.1mm
Weight – 142g
The Apple iPhone now has a serious Rival. The Lumia 800 is truly a beautiful device you can clearly tell that Nokia has put a lot of thought and effort into the design of this phone. It’s resembles the N9 but has a smaller display and touch capacitive buttons. It’s available in 3 colours, Black, Cyan and Magenta.
In no way does the Lumia 800 feel heavy or bulky. It’s made from a single piece of polycarbonate plastic therefore the phone feels very sturdy in the hand, it has sufficient grip (without the case), and has a nice premium feel and Its extremely comfortable to use, even for prolonged periods. The 3.7inch Corning Gorilla Glass display has curved edges making it feel more natural to use, Swiping left to right is an absolute breeze. Nokia included their ‘AMOLED ClearBlack’ technology and the display really is vibrant and crisp. The blacks are truly black, you cannot tell where the display ends when you’ve selected the black WP7 theme. Also unlike my Galaxy S II, the screen does not collect fingerprints!
The 3.5mm headphone jack is located at the top, making it easy to hold and insert into your pocket when listening to music. Next to the jack, we have the Micro-USB/Charging Port which is located under a little door. Although it looks like it is fiddly to use and people have reported that its flimsy, it really isn’t anything to worry about, It helps keep the dust out. Once you have the charging door open you can slide the Micro-SIM slot to the side and it releases, allowing you to insert or change the Micro-SIM. It’s really easy and saves using a battery cover and ruining the ‘seamless’ design of the phone.
Located on the left hand side is the volume rocker, power key and dedicated camera key. The camera key is a welcome addition; you can activate the camera in standby and take a quick snap within seconds, even when using a pass code lock. Though if you do use a pass code it will not allow access to anything other than the camera application, meaning the security of your device isn’t under threat. Located on the bottom we have the loudspeaker and on the back is the 8 Megapixel Carl Zeiss Camera, and a Dual LED flash.
Camera
The Nokia Lumia 800 features an 8 Megapixel sensor with Carl Zeiss optics, 2.2 aperture, Dual LED flash, Auto focus and touch to focus, max resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels, HD video recording up to 720p, Geo-tagging and many more features
I’m no camera expert but the quality of the pictures I have taken so far have all been crystal clear and sharp. The dedicated camera key is brilliant, a feature that I wish my Galaxy S II had. Even when I have viewed the pictures on my laptop they are crystal clear. The HD video recording is brilliant too, and the sound levels are more than adequate. I’m sure the Lumia 800 will do an excellent job capturing all those moments in your life.
Specification Highlights
3.7inch Amoled ClearBlack display (480 x 800)
Corning Gorilla Glass
8 Megapixel Camera with Dual LED flash.
Single-Core Qualcomm MSM8255 CPU clocked at 1400 Mhz
512 Mb of Ram
16 gig of Memory (No Micro-SD slot)
1450mAh battery
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
HSDPA 14.4 Mbps
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
GPS & A-GPS
3D Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Magnetometer Sensor (Compass)
Ambient Light Sensor
3G Standby - max 355hrs
3G Talk time - max 9.5hrs
Music Playback - max 55hrs
Full Specification list can be found at http://www.nokia.co.uk/gb-en/products/phone/lumia800/specifications/
Operating system and Applications
The Nokia Lumia 800 runs Windows Phone 7.5 mango, and does a good job of it too, Nokia have really worked their magic. It’s very fluid, snappy and smooth as butter. It really is a smooth experience, I can’t stress that enough. WP7 is still making a name for itself in the fast paced Smartphone economy and I’m sure this device is going to bring the platform a lot of attention. You won’t come across all the apps you’d find in the Android Market or iOS app store but the apps available for WP7 is on the increase as more developers are taking interest. Many of the most popular apps are available in the WP7 marketplace.
Nokia have included three exclusive apps,
Nokia Drive
Turn by turn voice navigation. This app is very useful and has been implemented well. It’s very accurate, and the GPS is spot on and locks with satellites within seconds. You can download the maps free of charge within the application; this saves you from worrying about losing your signal and the maps not loading. There’s a useful toggle in the application to switch between Day/Night modes. Each mode provides a better viewing experience during the day and night. Night mode also decreases the brightness of the display making it less of a distraction whilst trying to keep your eyes on the road!
Nokia Maps
The maps application isn’t much different than the preinstalled bing maps. It offers the option to view local popular places, public transport and search. If you live in Scotland and you’re about to have a weekend break in London, You’re able to tap London into the search option, and then see the nightlife, shopping centres, public attractions in the area, and on top of that you can see reviews and contact details for these places. Pretty awesome!
Nokia Music
This app is really cool! Music fans are going to love it. You can find gigs near your current location, it provide the dates of the gigs, where they’re held at and even provides directions to get to the venue! You can listen to mix radio within the app, and even download mix radio playlists for offline listening, then once you’re connected to Wifi you can refresh the playlist to bring it up to date. You can update using 3G, although it’ll be a data hog and isn’t advised unless you truly have an unlimited data plan. The app will also recommend artists that are similar to your favourites, via the mp3 store that’s built in. You can create your own music profile, which works by collecting data from your downloaded music and pc, to ultimately give you personalised genre mixes.
Apps included in the OS
Internet Explorer is one of the most brilliant mobile browsers I have used. It’s simple, very snappy, and pages load with extremely fast with minimal page rendering. Pinch to zoom is so smooth!
Corporate and business users are going to welcome the addition of Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office in the palm of their hand. My other half tried the Exchange and it fully synced all of the contacts, calendar meetings/appointments and emails. I personally don’t use these two applications, but many users are going to find them extremely useful.
The People Hub is amazing since the mango update; it has everything your social life craves. It keeps all your social network updates in once easy to use place. You’re able to merge several different accounts within the hub, which saves you switching between different applications. The user interface is simplistic yet smart; it updates all your feeds quickly, so there’s not much waiting.
Within the text messaging application, Facebook chat and Windows live messenger have been implemented and it works well. This again, saves you from switching between multiple apps.
Gaming
With integrated XBOX live, the Lumia 800 will suffice all your gaming needs. I did a comparison between the Lumia 800 and my Galaxy S II with the Sims 3 game, the Nokia with a single core processor clocked at 1400 Mhz and half the RAM always loaded the game much quicker. I had the same result loading Angry Birds on both devices. The graphics on the Nokia are very good, as with most Windows Phone 7 devices. If you love to game, you’ll love this phone for sure.
System updates and Battery Life
Nokia has already rolled out updates to iron out bug fixes, and bring improvements.. The latest update Nokia provided vastly improved the battery life, it now lasts more than a day easily. Also after the latest update Audio quality through the earpiece and loudspeaker are louder and clearer. I believe Nokia are planning to roll out another update in early 2012, with bug fixes and with further battery life enhancements.
Summary
Nokia has done an excellent job with Lumia 800. The handset is good looking, and the build quality is outstanding. The hardware really enhances the operating system and the whole experience of Windows Phone 7. The device has loads of potential, and I’m sure it’s going to pull more people across from Android and iOS. It’s has the wow factor and it always catches someone’s eye. Anyone considering buying this device should take the plunge, I’m sure you won’t regret it.
Thank you, I am with sprint but thinking of switching to att so I can use this phone. Love it
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This is not a review, only a summary
Wodnik Szuwarek said:
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Its not finished. I've pictures and videos to add yet. Also Im going to add a section about the audio quality and an in depth section about the display.
If anyone has anything specific they want included in this, then request away.
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Boring question, but what's the case like? I too got mine from Nokia, but without it (the cases cardboard sleeve was there, but empty) so have resorted to an eBay gel effort.
Re: Case
The soft black case fits tightly to the contours of the screen, and back camera, so tight that several people thought it was the case for the phone until I slipped it off. There's a hole at the bottom for the speakers and one at the top for the usb port. The 4 holes on the button side are all slightly recessed allowing for even better button access, for those in-jacket volume changes.
Just search for CC-1031 Nokia and you should see some links for Nokia Europe Accessories page with info on these soft cover cases.
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Boring question, but what's the case like? I too got mine from Nokia, but without it (the cases cardboard sleeve was there, but empty) so have resorted to an eBay gel effort.
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As what weetigo said. The case is snug. Try contacing nokia customer service and explain to them you didn't recieve one. They may send one out.
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No one in the test group I'm part of got one... maybe I'll ask on the off chance, can't see them mailing one from Helsinki though. The eBay one isn't bad, sounds very similar in fact, very snug, recessed button holes etc. Only thing I don't like is the lack of protection for the top edge, but I don't see what can be done about that due to access needs.
Edit: Googled the official one, only difference seems to be that the SIM tray is blocked by the Nokia one and the eBay one doesn't have a divider between vol+ & -
Is the Galaxy S II worth to be swapped to Lumia 800?
That's like asking us what clothes you should wear today ! Only you know what YOU like, play with the phone yourself and decide and choose what to do
Titanicology said:
Is the Galaxy S II worth to be swapped to Lumia 800?
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Personally No. I use so many apps that aren't available on WP7 yet. I do love WP7 though. Its personal taste, if the apps were there I'd happily switch between platforms.
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Warren.D said:
Personally No. I use so many apps that aren't available on WP7 yet. I do love WP7 though. Its personal taste, if the apps were there I'd happily switch between platforms.
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I just switched from Galaxy S II to Lumia 800 and yup, it's a downgrade primarily because of the apps. I miss Google Maps a lot. Having said that, Lumia 800 is a very good phone in its own right.
I just moved from a galaxy nexus to a lumia. WP7 os is enough for me and it has the apps I use.
Nice review! Thanks!
I had a LG e900 and now I also have a Lumia 800. There are 3 things that are in my opinion a step back in relation to the lower end and older LG e900:
- Sound quality – Its really bad in my opinion.
- Autonomy (Nokia has stated that an update will be issued beginning next year to address battery issues)
- Screen – AMOLED is great but the pattern of the screen makes small letters harder to read. The LG LCD is better in that respect.
There are 4 things missing from a high-end phone like this:
- HDMI output
- Front facing camera
- More RAM! N9 has 64GB! Lumia only as 16.
- Inner-ear headphones. Going back from those to the ones provided in the box is not a good experience.
Really like the phone but there is room for improvement.
You should remember that Lumia 800 is not a high-end phone. It is only a mid range phone. The high end models are yet to be unveiled.
tkay564 said:
You should remember that Lumia 800 is not a high-end phone. It is only a mid range phone. The high end models are yet to be unveiled.
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Well... there are devices on the same price range that have some of the features I mentioned. LG Optimus 2X for instance is being sold in Portugal for about 300 euro and the Lumia at best is over 400. The LG has fullhd recording capabilities, its duo core, tegra 2, and has a front facing camera. Thats what Windows Phone and Nokia are competing with.
I would not trade my Lumia for the LG mind you. But I still believe that the price range for Lumia should at the very least include some more storage and a front facing camera (after all it was one of the updates that Mango had in line to support).
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Is this the same phone as the Lumia 710 coming out for T-Mobile next month?
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Is this the same phone as the Lumia 710 coming out for T-Mobile next month?
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Definitely not. The Lumia 710 is the "budget" phone of the family, whereas the Lumia 800 is the midrange.
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Well... there are devices on the same price range that have some of the features I mentioned. LG Optimus 2X for instance is being sold in Portugal for about 300 euro and the Lumia at best is over 400. The LG has fullhd recording capabilities, its duo core, tegra 2, and has a front facing camera. Thats what Windows Phone and Nokia are competing with.
I would not trade my Lumia for the LG mind you. But I still believe that the price range for Lumia should at the very least include some more storage and a front facing camera (after all it was one of the updates that Mango had in line to support).
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Optimus 2X is a year old model. When it hit the market the price was over 500 euros.
Firstly, let me preface this article by stating that I have been an avid HTC owner for nearly a decade. That said, I have always been partial and loyal to the HTC brand from PPC to WP7; So, when it came to my first Android device the stars aligned and the HTC Vivid became the first Android device I personally purchased. I have several Android Devices, all slates, and as a road warrior I missed having a device with a hardware keyboard.
As far as AT&T's Android line up, there isn't much choice in the upper mid-level to high end device line up that includes a keyboard. A family member on Verizon recently purchased a Samsung Stratosphere & I was underwhelmed to say the least. Naturally I was hesitant when the Captivate Glide was released. I gave my SkyRocket as a gift & stuck with the Vivid, even though community development was stifled, because the Vivid just is built solidly & overall a superior device in my view.
Recently, I picked up a Samsung Captivate Glide as it was the first Android Device at AT&T with a hardware keyboard and decent specs.
At first touch, I was immediately reminded of the different materials used in manufacturing and I prepared to be disappointed as the Glide just felt cheap to me because of the plasticity. I am a tall guy with big hands & like a solid feel, even a little heft in my device designs. This is one of the reasons I truly enjoy the HTC Vivid, it's fresh, elegant, solid and minimalist design. The pure elegance in it's simplicity along with it's solid frame and metallic back was refreshing to me in a world of soft touch plastic coated devices & chromed plastic bezels.
While the Captivate Glide definitely is part of the standard light plastic design of recent Samsung devices, what's inside is just as important, if not more so, to many users. In this, I must admit, I was pleasantly surprised with Glide. While it is not the hottest eye grabber on the market, it outperforms many devices and is in my opinion the best qwerty slider on the market.
While I wish the back cover wasn't a truly flimsy piece of plastic with small hook tabs, the rest of the device, including the slide mechanism, is decently constructed. The device display is amazing in low light environments, particularly when viewing dark colors. The biggest disappointment regarding the display is that it is only 4 inches. It would have been really nice to have a 4.3 or even a 4.5 inch display.
Aside from the items I mentioned above, there are also some real pros on the list, some of which you just won't find on any HTC device.
I'll start with one of the most important features/accessories, that truly affects everything with the device...The battery.
While both the Vivid & the Glide come with a 1650mah l-ion battery, the Glide gets more time and use out of it's 3.7 volts than the Vivid by a matter of several hours if properly configured.
The camera (front 2.3MP and back 8MP) is nice and fast and equal to the camera on the Vivid or Rezound. It also captures 720p video.
The display has both pros and cons, being amoled. While there is no doubt it saves power over super LCD, bright light colors sometimes get washed out & light letters on a light background can be difficult to read at times. This is particularly evident outside on a sunny day. For the most part though, the display is sharp with wonderful contrast. The 4 inch screen size however makes no sense to me, especially when the device is DIVX HD certified & can easily handle heavily coded DIVX and XVID files at a resolution of 720p.
The device is powered with a 1GHz dual core Tegra 2. Video and games perform admirably while watching HD content or heavily encoded music files.
Another pro, the Glide will natively handle heavily encoded .flac files, unlike HTC, as well as all the other popular media codecs.
Another really great feature, the wifi radio, is wireless-n capable on both 2.4 and 5.0GHz frequencies which is nice when watching Netflix on the tube while surfing my favorite sites. The wireless range is about equal to the HTC devices I compared, which includes a Vivid, Sensation and Rezound.
Obviously all these devices are acceptable and which is for you depends on your preferences.
I happen to like Sense, I find it intuitive & easy to use. Overall, I prefer the design and feel of the Vivid of all the devices available in todays market. But if you enjoy a smaller screen or need to have a hardware keyboard (or just like to have a qwerty backup device), I would definitely recommends looking at the Captivate Glide. It is miles away from the Stratosphere Slider and its issues.
In conclusion, if a qwerty slider is a must in your stable, the Glide nicely accommodates those users.
Now if we could just get HTC to implement some of these feature...I particularly like having the ability to use the 5GHz wifi band, since not every device can utilize it, I usually find ample bandwidth there. I also love the DIVX HD support & being able to play all my media without having to buy or download half a dozen market apps.
For the gadget carrier, this is a good grab. I recommend getting it from Amazon or Best Buy ($284 for 32GB).
I usually beta test iOS applications from time to time so I get some value out of owning an iPod Touch. I've honestly grown to liking it.
I've recently upgraded from the Black 4th Generation iPod Touch 8GB to a White 5th Generation 32GB model.
Owning a EVO & an iPod has allowed to juggle tasks & applications between both devices & gain more ground on the battery front for both devices.
While one is charging, I can also switch to the other. (Only recommended in WiFi areas)
Its great for those iOS exclusive moments when you need them, without giving up a superior phone experience from Android, especially as far as Google Voice is concerned.
It also kills the inner fanboy, its a healthy experience.
What I like about the 5th Gen model is:
It forces you into getting a decent amount of storage on it's lowest end configuration.
The cameras have been upgraded significantly & it is a very decent 5 megapixel shooter w/ flash.
The rear is no longer a scratch magnet.
Although the screen is bigger & the build quality is better, the device is lighter & thinner than the previous model.
Wireless performance seems to be x2 as good as before, no sure why it's significantly better but it is & shows. (VOIP / Wi-Fi Tether approved)
This charges insanely fast.
What could be a con:
If you had any Apple accessory investments, they're now screwed by the new connector.
No front mic (sure its not a phone but with Facetime present, a discreet video chat isn't possible on the iPod without headphones w/ mic.
Pricey
Color options: You can't get solid Red, Blue or Lime Green, each has a white front.
Neither Pro or Con:
Earpods (Honestly you should buy/own a pair of Shure, Klipsh, Etymotic, V-Moda etc.) I haven't used or tried them.
Lanya- *cough* "Loop".
Siri
No GPS (uses Wi-Fi triangulation?) If you're tethering to anything it's very accurate, I'm not going to use any Turn by Turn service with it though.
Maps (You have a flagship Android, you should never even open this travesty outside of jokingly playing with it, the location previews are pretty nice & the niceness ends there.)
Thanks for your input! I currently have a 32gb 4th gen black iPod Touch and my girlfriend has the white one. We are both avid Android phone users, have been since launch and never bought an iPhone, but like having the access to IOS at times. Used to be needed more as IOS had many apps/games that weren't available on Android, but Android is catching up VERY fast and I rarely even use my Touch any more! I also have a 16gb iPhone 4 that used to be on AT&T, but it's never been activated by me. I simply used it as another iPod Touch because it has the nicest screen of the two, and having the mic is nice for making free calls with Textfree(now Pinger) when my phone was charging or I was in a game and didn't want to stop playing just for a phone call.
That said, I've been considering selling both and buying the Touch 5. Just don't know if I'll use it as much as I used to use the Touch 4 and iPhone 4. Of course that's a decision I'll have to make. Also considering buying a Nexus 7 with the cash from the sales. Just not sure how much I'll put it to use either though, since I already have an Asus Infinity(TF700T) which is 10". I think I would like having a more easily portable Android tablet though, and its also made by Asus(who I love), like my Infinity and previous Prime, and has the same processor as my Infinity, just clocked to a slower speed. The development community is also great and quite large for the Nexus 7.
I've always thought the Touch 4 has a pretty nice camera. Used it more before getting the Evo 3D, and the LTE, which has a stellar camera! How does the camera of the Touch 5 compare to the 4? Also, is the display really that much nicer? Of course it's larger and has better specs, but is it that noticeable in daily use? Guess I just need to go to Best Buy with my Touch 4 and compare it to the 5.
Anyway, thanks for starting this thread, stating your thoughts, and for answering my questions.
EDIT: Sorry for the super long post!! It's just something I've been thinking about recently and this is the first time I've got it off of my chest, lol.
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I use it more (new device syndrome) take it with a grain of salt.
The camera is literally 5 times better, its slightly better than the iPhone 4S's camera & its FF camera is better than the iPhone 5's with color.
Performance is definitely noticeable but the screen is more so, as it its the same display as the iPhone 5's screen. Unlike the 4th gen which had its own, cheaper screen.
For support sake & resale value, I highly recommend it as an upgrade.
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Hi everyone,
I've been using an Xperia V for almost two years now, and beside the noticeable lack in oomph (old processor, too little RAM, stuck with JB 4.3), I also noticed that I use my phone for reading, messaging, photo and video much more than actual phone stuff, i.e. calling people or receiving calls. For the computer stuff I do, its 4.3 inch screen doesn't seem to cut it anymore.
So I decided that my next device will feature a substantially larger screen, but I am yet uncertain which phablet or large screen device to get. Here's what I've come up with so far. (Note: I'm specifically looking for a device that will stay with me for the next two years, as I don't believe in upgrading every year. Also, battery size is relevant, i.e. the larger the better.)
Sony Xperia Z Ultra: 6.44 inch seems a bit too large, 6 inch appears to be the ideal compromise between handling and a nice large screen experience. Also, it's 2013 technology and may not cut it in a year from now.
HTC One Max: perfect size, but mediocre camera and once again, 2013 technology. I do like the fact that HTC offers an accessory handset that you can use for calls and texting, as I'm not keen on holding a 6 inch phone to my ear, looking like a total dork.
Huawei Mate 7: seems perfect. Has up-to-date hardware, supports all LTE bands, expandable memory, 6 inch screen in a very compact body. Downside: bugs in the OS, and Huawei is taking its sweet time updating to Lollipop, which makes me afraid of what their customer service will be like in the future (one to two years from now.)
OnePlus One: appears to be a superb phone in almost all regards. Power, large screen, frequent updates, great OS, ridiculous price tag. My only worry is that 5.5 inch, though not that far from 6 inch, might be a tad too small. What are people's experiences with 5.5 and 6 inch screens respectively? Do you think that 5.5 is enough for a phablet experience? (I REALLY want a LARGE screen that's nice to browse the internet and watch videos on.)
Nexus 6: oh my. I sooo want this device. BUT: it's incredibly expensive. Shell out the big bucks for a perfect phone, or save 50% and make a compromise?
What are people's opinions? Are there any other devices you'd suggest? Please don't mention Samsung stuff, as I hate their look and feel, no matter how great the hardware.
Thanks for your input!
I have a couple of the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 tablets are they are great!
Hm, this forum doesn't seem to see much love.
Anyway, I went with the Mate 7 and couldn't be happier. Beautiful design, great screen with the perfect size for what essentially is a tiny, portable computer, + amazing battery life.
Some issues on the software side that need tinkering to be solved, but I like tinkering