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To me dual core seems to be the deal breaker.
After spending a lot of time with the Atrix, not sure its the dealbreaker I once thought.
rockky said:
To me dual core seems to be the deal breaker.
After spending a lot of time with the Atrix, not sure its the dealbreaker I once thought.
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The atrix just sucks period, the sgs2 will be a lot better in every way.
I'm actually weighing HTC Infuse vs Galaxy
there is no such thing as an HTC infuse, there is a samsung infuse tho with 4.5" screen, is that the one ur referring to?
Crap...exactly. My bad.
The Infuse is basically a Captivate with a 4.5" screen. If screen size is more important to you, then go for it. I would rather have the SGS 2 though.
SGS2 all the way for me....
eagerly waiting for the AWS frequency model
u should edit the tittle infuse 4g vs galaxy s II
I haven't heard anything about the infuse since CES. I don't know if it is even still alive.
From the hands-on impressions I read, the infuse seems to have a nicer build quality. If the price is right and the release date is sooner than the SGS2, it looks like a good alternative for people who want the SuperAMOLED Plus display.
I'm pretty sold. Are the processors the same?..anyone know offhand?
What are you talking about? You said you didn't care about dual-core...
I'm pretty sold on the Infuse. I don't really KNOW the extent that dual core makes a difference with these mobile devices. Speed wise, I wasn't impressed with the Atrix.
If dual core allows me to switch effortlessly between two different roms it'd be worth it.
So I'm also really intrigued by the Sams GAL2. No doubt.
These and the LG 3D that loom as state of the art 2011.
Right now I'm contrasting Infuse and GalS2.
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I'm pretty sold on the Infuse. I don't really KNOW the extent that dual core makes a difference with these mobile devices. Speed wise, I wasn't impressed with the Atrix.
If dual core allows me to switch effortlessly between two different roms it'd be worth it.
So I'm also really intrigued by the Sams GAL2. No doubt.
These and the LG 3D that loom as state of the art 2011.
Right now I'm contrasting Infuse and GalS2.
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To be honest I had the same thoughts when I bought my Motorola Milestone. Now, a year later, it is just sloooow. I do have a lot running in the background but I can't do without it. As time passes, more and more apps get optimized for dual-core. Also games become heavier and heavier. I am going to sell my Milestone and get a SGSII
The biggest benefit of having dual core is load balancing and on-the-fly clock speed/voltage adjustment. It all adds up to better battery life and smoother transitions between applications. Benchmark scores will remain almost unchanged however.
You're gonna trade .2"... for last years phone?
What?!
If I recall, the CES stated that the Infuse 4G would be running on a 1.2 ghz Hummingbird processor.
Carne_Asada_Fries said:
If I recall, the CES stated that the Infuse 4G would be running on a 1.2 ghz Hummingbird processor.
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This is correct.
Both will sport Super AMOLED+ screens. 4.5" on the Infuse and 4.3" on the SGSII.
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You're gonna trade .2"... for last years phone?
What?!
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The Inspire was just released and has last-gen guts in it. Still a great phone for the price ($399 off-contract). If the Infuse has a decent price, it is a good option for those who don't care about dual-core or NFC. The dual-core jump seems to have less of an impact than say, when Android jumped from the 600mhz Droid to the 1Ghz behemoths, at least for smartphone speed and usability anyway. That .2" can make a difference (like the iPhone vs the Nexus One) and the anorexic and more plasticky build (comparably) of the SGS2 may be a concern. At least there won't be any surprises with Hummingbird whereas Exynos is still a mystery right now. I just hope they both have the same stellar 1080p capture.
I heard that samsung changed the infuse from 4.5 to 4.3.
Your s***ting me....where'd you get that?
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I heard that samsung changed the infuse from 4.5 to 4.3.
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I am wondering, is the Xperia S really worth it with an S3 processor? I mean there will be more flagships later on in the year with S4. But what is so much better about this new processor and should I wait for phones with it or get the Xperia S?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584736
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599273
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597629
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1549315
I saw those, but am not looking at comparing with other phones, just want to know about the processor in general, will it be outdated soon?
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I saw those, but am not looking at comparing with other phones, just want to know about the processor in general, will it be outdated soon?
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Yes. That is the nature of technology. The S4 will be outdated soon. As I always say, if you wait for 'the best' phone, you will wait forever.
If you used search, you would also see there's a thread about the S4 Hayabusa.
I can't be bothered to link the thread because I'm not google, but it's only rumors at the moment.
Of course better phones will be made later on in the year...that's how it always is. Like how it always is, if you keep waiting for phones you will never get one, because something better will be down the road...A phone is outdated within like...less than 4 months now with tech advances?
The S does it for me, if you want a comparison between the S3 and the S4, you can find it online.
Asking if the Xperia S is worth it, in the S thread isn't the best idea because well...we are all proud owners of the phone. I love the S, to me it's the phone to watch for this year, especially when ICS rolls out.
I agree that you end up waiting forever to keep up with tech, but I just feel like the S2 is a year old and had the same tech and the Xperia S. Sure you can never keep up with how technology moves but at least if the manufactures were releasing up to date hardware it would last that bit longer.
As for asking within the XS thread, I'd hope even if you love the phone you could still give some objective advice...
The extra speed is the main benefit of course, as every1 uses their smart phone slightly different no1 can really answer that for you, so what benefits do you think you will get waiting for the S4 processor?
The XPS S3 is plenty fast enough in my opinion, the phone plays smooth 1080p video in the browser... thats fast and not many phones/tablets can do that. The S4 will have the same ability so zero benefit there.
All games run smooth and will for yrs to come with the XPS same as when the S4 comes out so zero benefit there.
The XPS has a super fast high quality camera, the next phones might come out with a sub par camera so u might loose more benefit there and will have waited for nothing.
XPS is a great media player in general probably the same as the S4 when it comes so zero benefit again there.
Technical details you can find via the wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(system_on_chip)
If you want S4 right now tho it's in the HTC One S.
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No such thing as an outdated processor these days on any platform as 99% of software and games will be coded for the majority of all phones.
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Yea, I believe you would have to fight to see the difference between the two...things even ran decently smooth on my X10 to be honest, and that was only an S1 .
Currently my S doesn't lag at all, its actually butter smooth, and I don't get any skipping or any kind of app lag. I guess it comes down to how you use the phone, and well...if you are a spec junkie. If you want an S4 right now, you have to get the One S (as SMC said), which isn't much of an upgrade (besides S4 and ICS, there's no plus) and at least in my opinion a huge downgrade in aesthetics and the camera.
I really think the difference between the S3 and S4 won't be visible...unless you are a spec-junkie and want to get top benchmarks at all times (which may be the only time you will see a difference, i think). I honestly don't think it will bring more (noticeably) to the table than you already get with S3.
Keeping it neutral enough?
I think S5 will be faster than S4.
I've benchmarked my XPS vs. one of my friends' One S. The difference in the benchmarks is noticeable, but I felt like everything on the XPS was smoother in general. It might be Sense 4 though. But again, and the camera on the One S is laaaaame, and the screen is not that great.
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I think S5 will be faster than S4.
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But not as fast as the M3.
Wait, cars or phones?
Okay I think I will keep it
See I won the Xperia S in the twitter competition and contemplating keeping my arc and selling it and waiting for the Hayabusa, but after seeing how much ebay steals off the final selling price. I never thought I would be using my arc as a back up phone less then a year after getting it (I normally upgrade every 2-3 years)
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I think S5 will be faster than S4.
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S5 will be twice as fast but if you hold it wrong its slower.
S3 is 40 nm and S4 is 28 nm. It's faster, cooler and more power efficient. But it's not worth another 100 € (One S).
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S3 is 40 nm and S4 is 28 nm. It's faster, cooler and more power efficient. But it's not worth another 100 € (One S).
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Ok.... xperia s vs one s vs one x (s3/s4/tegra 3). I did that too, still I bought the Xperia S? Why?
One S / One X - faster CPU. XPS fast enough for a phone.
XPS / One S - Size is good, One X - too big
One S - qHD pentile display. XPS / One X great 720p displays
One S 16GB (too little for me). One X / XPS 32GB (enough)
Camera is good in all 3, altough XPS is probably best quality pics + dedicated camera button. OneS/X have nicer software interface
ICS All 3 will have it in a few weeks. No real issue to wait a little bit for it.
All of these phones have there stronger and weaker point. In the end you have to decide what you find most important. The CPU is only just one thing, for me definately not the most important. Granted you need a certain baseline speed for a phone to have it operate smoothly. But the S3 in the XPS has plenty of speed. Heck even the 1GHz single core S2 in the Desire HD still performs pretty nice on the resolution that phone has. S3 is the xps is a lot faster than that. It will serve me just fine the coming period.
I wanted to buy a phone that was in the 4" - 4.3" inch range, with a good 720p display, 32GB (or microsd slot), a decent camera and fast enough to operate smoothly. XPS suits that best, I also really like the design of it.
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Ok.... xperia s vs one s vs one x (s3/s4/tegra 3). I did that too, still I bought the Xperia S? Why?
One S / One X - faster CPU. XPS fast enough for a phone.
XPS / One S - Size is good, One X - too big
One S - qHD pentile display. XPS / One X great 720p displays
One S 16GB (too little for me). One X / XPS 32GB (enough)
Camera is good in all 3, altough XPS is probably best quality pics + dedicated camera button. OneS/X have nicer software interface
ICS All 3 will have it in a few weeks. No real issue to wait a little bit for it.
All of these phones have there stronger and weaker point. In the end you have to decide what you find most important. The CPU is only just one thing, for me definately not the most important. Granted you need a certain baseline speed for a phone to have it operate smoothly. But the S3 in the XPS has plenty of speed. Heck even the 1GHz single core S2 in the Desire HD still performs pretty nice on the resolution that phone has. S3 is the xps is a lot faster than that. It will serve me just fine the coming period.
I wanted to buy a phone that was in the 4" - 4.3" inch range, with a good 720p display, 32GB (or microsd slot), a decent camera and fast enough to operate smoothly. XPS suits that best, I also really like the design of it.
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very helpful information thanks
Also, the Xperia S films 1080p movies @ 60fps while the HTC One only do 30fps.
RiotRick said:
Ok.... xperia s vs one s vs one x (s3/s4/tegra 3). I did that too, still I bought the Xperia S? Why?
One S / One X - faster CPU. XPS fast enough for a phone.
XPS / One S - Size is good, One X - too big
One S - qHD pentile display. XPS / One X great 720p displays
One S 16GB (too little for me). One X / XPS 32GB (enough)
Camera is good in all 3, altough XPS is probably best quality pics + dedicated camera button. OneS/X have nicer software interface
ICS All 3 will have it in a few weeks. No real issue to wait a little bit for it.
All of these phones have there stronger and weaker point. In the end you have to decide what you find most important. The CPU is only just one thing, for me definately not the most important. Granted you need a certain baseline speed for a phone to have it operate smoothly. But the S3 in the XPS has plenty of speed. Heck even the 1GHz single core S2 in the Desire HD still performs pretty nice on the resolution that phone has. S3 is the xps is a lot faster than that. It will serve me just fine the coming period.
I wanted to buy a phone that was in the 4" - 4.3" inch range, with a good 720p display, 32GB (or microsd slot), a decent camera and fast enough to operate smoothly. XPS suits that best, I also really like the design of it.
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Pretty much sums up why I love my Xperia S
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Also, the Xperia S films 1080p movies @ 60fps while the HTC One only do 30fps.
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You are wrong here. The Xperia S cannot record 60fps 1080p video. Only some of their camcorders are able to do this.
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You are wrong here. The Xperia S cannot record 60fps 1080p video. Only some of their camcorders are able to do this.
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It can, just needs a small media profiles change.
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I don't think i will upgrade to s3 over note ill wait for note2 just saying.........
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i have a month with my note and nothing out there tickles my fancy.
when you get used to the large screen, there is no going back, from my experience.
my friend bought the s3 and im like meh its cool and all but that difference
on screen real estate has me hooked. i didnt get the buzz until i had 2 days with
the note.
i thought viewing excel documents on the s2 was a huuuuuge difference coming from the torch.
i thought viewing excel documents coming from the bold to the torch was a huuuge leap.
WTF the NOTE blows everything out of the water, all other phones are not worthy
Found another reason today to love our Notes over the SIII....
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/20/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-melts/
Haven't heard a report of Notes melting yet!
SilverStone641 said:
Found another reason today to love our Notes over the SIII....
http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/20/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-melts/
Haven't heard a report of Notes melting yet!
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Wow that's crazy.
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I just recently switched from the Iphone4 to the Galaxy Note....I was really planning on getting the S3 when it came out (I bought Note outright no contract from Craigslist) and the more I play with the Note...the less I want to switch. I mean they have the same specs except for the Note a bigger screen. Plus with the custom roms you can have almost everything a S3 has as far as features...why spend the extra cash for less screen and a few other features?
Oh and there is NO WAY IN HELL I will ever go back to Apple!
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I just recently switched from the Iphone4 to the Galaxy Note....I was really planning on getting the S3 when it came out (I bought Note outright no contract from Craigslist) and the more I play with the Note...the less I want to switch. I mean they have the same specs except for the Note a bigger screen. Plus with the custom roms you can have almost everything a S3 has as far as features...why spend the extra cash for less screen and a few other features?
Oh and there is NO WAY IN HELL I will ever go back to Apple!
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They don't have the same specs.
i717 Note: Qualcomm S3 1.5ghz processor Adreno 220 GPU, 1gb RAM
i747 GSIII: Qualcomm S4 1.5ghz processor Adrena 225 GPU, 2gb RAM, Better cameras (Burst and HDR shot, 720p front facing), Gorilla Glass 2.
Although the features on the SIII are nice, they aren't enough for me to upgrade just yet.
Perhaps once 1080p screens become standard I will upgrade.
I would wait for note 2. I really like my note (i717) despite problem with custom radio for T-Mobile.
I agree I think the note is gonna be on top for a while... for a long while.
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I'll stick with my note fo sure .....don't care for the one x nor the s3 ..."Quad core"....... i don't need a quad core phone......my DUAL CORE note runs every single game I have perfect ...like mass effect ...nova... mc3 ...and everything's else ...
NUFF said DUECE's
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They don't have the same specs.
i717 Note: Qualcomm S3 1.5ghz processor Adreno 220 GPU, 1gb RAM
i747 GSIII: Qualcomm S4 1.5ghz processor Adrena 225 GPU, 2gb RAM, Better cameras (Burst and HDR shot, 720p front facing), Gorilla Glass 2.
Although the features on the SIII are nice, they aren't enough for me to upgrade just yet.
Perhaps once 1080p screens become standard I will upgrade.
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Yea I meant to say similar specs, but yea you're right...not enough to make me switch over to the S3...
Two words jelly bean
"Since God created man, and man created the Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note are like a gift from God, Randal!"
S III IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NOT!
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They don't have the same specs.
i717 Note: Qualcomm S3 1.5ghz processor Adreno 220 GPU, 1gb RAM
i747 GSIII: Qualcomm S4 1.5ghz processor Adrena 225 GPU, 2gb RAM, Better cameras (Burst and HDR shot, 720p front facing), Gorilla Glass 2.
Although the features on the SIII are nice, they aren't enough for me to upgrade just yet.
Perhaps once 1080p screens become standard I will upgrade.
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In actual tests on You Tube the Note's camera actually outperformed most others, including the S3, in picture quality.
Definitely gonna stick with the Note. I like to turn heads when using it in public. And nobody I know has it which makes it that much cooler. I can live without the slight upgrade in processing and ram.
When I had S2, I got my wife S2,
As now I have Note , I will get her get S3.
And I personally will wait for Note 2, bcoz am still enjoying Note.
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If I hadn't picked up the Note, er, if the Note had never been produced, I would for sure be all over the GSIII, but I couldn't be happier with my Note. The GSIII is a great looking phone imho, but the screen size of the Note plus the SPen make it a winner for me. My first Android was the Captivate, followed by the Infuse, and now my Note. Needless to say, Samsung has my loyalty and it will take a huge offering to displace them. My next phone will definitely be the Note 2. I just don't see another phone topping the Note 2 based purely on my current Note.
I like the hardware style of HTC phones, but they need to make a 5.3+" AMOLED screened phone with a stylus to displace Samsung and the Note for me. Not to mention, bootloader unlocking is just something I'd rather not have to ever deal with, and I can't pull myself to stay on stock software anymore. I know it's simple enough, but it's still a nuisance to deal with bootloader unlocking. I haven't played with the newer versions of Sense either, but my phones always end up losing manufacturer overlays anyways, and so far, Touchwiz has been the most appealing for me as well.
Same goes for Motorola, I like the direction they've gone with hardware on the RAZR line, but I need this big, beautiful screen and pen, not to mention a removable back. I also have hated Motorola overlays all along, as it is just ugly and laggy on every Motorola I've played with. They also have the stupid bootloader issues that keep me at bay.
I really wish Nokia wouldn't have been so dumb and had adopted both Android and WP7, because again, I like their hardware. Maybe they'll open up to Android in the future, but that won't happen before the Note 2 is here.
All that being said, I have no complaints with Samsung hardware, as every phone I have had from them has been rock solid and sexy despite people always bashing their use of plastic. I suppose the only qualm I have is how the back of the GSIII is glossy and the Note 2 will likely follow in it's design footsteps, though I don't mind the back of my white Note at all...I just prefer the textured back of my Infuse or metal on my Captivate. I really wish the general public would stop bashing Samsung for using plastic though, I don't see it as detrimental to build quality at all, and no matter what people say, metal still scratches, scuffs and dents, and plastic still holds up great in drops.
If Samsung wanted to annihilate the market and forever hold my loyalty, they can feel free to read this post and make my ideal Note 2 =] :
*5.5-6" Super AMOLED Plus HD 1080p display
-if they could find a way, make it matte glass while keeping HD clarity...which would be tough, but possible in the future probably.
*GNex styling with textured back, matte plastic instead of glossy.
-or go a different route with something exotic...carbon fiber, ceramic, magnesium, etc. I would pay a premium price for premium materials. =]
*Full Wacom pen functionality/increased pen software integration.
*Even though MHL is getting better, mini hdmi out would be nice like Motorola has on some phones
*Bigger battery obviously, or even next gen battery technology when it comes to consumer devices.
*Next gen Exynos with LTE capability and an increase in RAM, which RAM increase is inevitable.
*Multiple internal storage options like the GSIII, I would pounce all over 64 GB internal with up to 128 GB with expandable.
*Padfone and/or Atrix style docking options. Not necessary, but would be awesome. I would like to see something like that Ubuntu docking setup, as it would make phones of the future truly all in one devices. Imagine having only one device with only peripherals to expand functionality...yes, the future will be awesome.
All of that is really unnecessary with how awesome I think my current Note is, but if they include any of that you can bet I will be throwing my money at them.
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Android The Greek said:
Two words jelly bean
"Since God created man, and man created the Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note are like a gift from God, Randal!"
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Four words, you might be wrong. With lots of proof pointing to the ASUS Nexus Tegra 3 Tablet getting Jelly Bean first there is speculation Jelly Bean will be for tablets only just like Honeycomb. It actually makes sense cause they had tablets running Gingerbread and to set tablets apart they gave us Honeycomb now theres ICS which is very similar to Honeycomb and I think Google is smart enough to know they need something else to keep people interested in Android tablets. Who knows but if you go back and read old post about Honeycomb before it was announced by Google everyone thought they would get they update on their devices but when it was anounced it was a let down cause it was only for tablets and I am willing to bet the next Android OS will also be a tablet only OS. I would also bet that every other new Android OS will be Tablet only from now on. But hey maybe I am wrong.
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Four words, you might be wrong. With lots of proof pointing to the ASUS Nexus Tegra 3 Tablet getting Jelly Bean first there is speculation Jelly Bean will be for tablets only just like Honeycomb. It actually makes sense cause they had tablets running Gingerbread and to set tablets apart they gave us Honeycomb now theres ICS which is very similar to Honeycomb and I think Google is smart enough to know they need something else to keep people interested in Android tablets. Who knows but if you go back and read old post about Honeycomb before it was announced by Google everyone thought they would get they update on their devices but when it was anounced it was a let down cause it was only for tablets and I am willing to bet the next Android OS will also be a tablet only OS. I would also bet that every other new Android OS will be Tablet only from now on. But hey maybe I am wrong.
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Three words, you are wrong. ICS was designed to make it simple for developing for both phones and tablets, hence why tablet mode is activated by a simple dpi change. ICS was made so Google doesn't have to deal with two different versions of software for tablets and phones, and both modes are built right in to one software version.
Plus, in the online Google play store, they just changed the galaxy nexus for sale to show hints at jelly bean, like the screen shown with a new stock wallpaper and different looking search bar, even right in the text description. It will be for both phones and tablets.
Edit: Here, needed to look this up: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ean-will-be-coming-to-the-galaxy-nexus-first/
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I don't know weather to get the 4.2 or 5. I want the 5 but its way too big
personal preference . i like the 5.0.
4.2 has omap processor while the 5.0 has exynos, which is slightly better even at the same clock rate. 4.2 has 2mp camera while the 5.0 has 3.2 or 5 in korean version. 5.0 has much better devving and rom choice and it also does fit in your pocket!
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5.0has flash wich can also be a flashlight and yes has more to offer for devving.big screen easy to watch movies.specs are out there
The only thing 4.2 has over 5.0 is the blutooth handsfree profile, it can be used as a bt hf with tablets and phones, which means if you are listening to your music and your phone rings, you can answer the call through 4.2, this can be very convenient, however this feature doesn't work with all phones. Oh, you can call people to, it can dial numbers which are in your contacts. If you don't care about this, then it's a no brainer - 5.0 all the way - bigger battery, bigger screen, better for serfing inet...
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4.2 has omap processor while the 5.0 has exynos, which is slightly better even at the same clock rate. 4.2 has 2mp camera while the 5.0 has 3.2 or 5 in korean version. 5.0 has much better devving and rom choice and it also does fit in your pocket!
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thanks! but doesnt the 5.0 get annoying to carry around everywhere because im using it as a replacement for a phone (I dont have one)
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thanks! but doesnt the 5.0 get annoying to carry around everywhere because im using it as a replacement for a phone (I dont have one)
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I take it with me everywhere, never annoying imho if you get used to the bulk, its easy to run around with it in your pocket. its a little hard to take it out of your pocket while sitting down because it gets caught. But it never fell out because of its size so its good if you go on a plane. If comfort and portability has higher priority than screen size, cm9 and custom roms then I guess 4.2 can serve better.
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I have no experience with the 4.2 but I have the 5.0 and absolutely love it. I had an iPod before and it was certainly a shock to see how much bigger the 5.0 was but it only took me a day to get over it because that 5 inch screen more than makes up for it. I can't imagine how I used to look at a tiny 3.5 inch screen and didn't think it was too small. It fits in all of my jeans and jacket pockets without being overly bulky.
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..I can't imagine how I used to look at a tiny 3.5 inch screen and didn't think it was too small. It fits in all of my jeans and jacket pockets without being overly bulky.
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lol, yeah it's funny how you get used to bigger screens, i had a similar experience, after using my gp 5.0 for a couple of days my phone's 3.8" screen seemed strangely small.
I know you are asking opinion on the 5.0 and the 4.2, but if you worry about the size but you still want the better performance and developpement on your device you can get the 4.0. It is exactly the same as the 5.0 but smaller. So you get the same performance and there is more developpement going than for the 4.2. Again this is just my opinion but I personnaly prefer the 4.0.
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I know you are asking opinion on the 5.0 and the 4.2, but if you worry about the size but you still want the better performance and developpement on your device you can get the 4.0. It is exactly the same as the 5.0 but smaller. So you get the same performance and there is more developpement going than for the 4.2. Again this is just my opinion but I personnaly prefer the 4.0.
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Agreed... apman, why do want the 4.2 over the 4.0 anyway? Is there a limited choice?
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Agreed... apman, why do want the 4.2 over the 4.0 anyway? Is there a limited choice?
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Well at least in my country ( Lithuania ) the 4.0 has been replaced with the more expensive 4.2. And you cant buy the 4.0 anymore.
gskillivenom said:
Well at least in my country ( Lithuania ) the 4.0 has been replaced with the more expensive 4.2. And you cant buy the 4.0 anymore.
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My suggestion is 5.0 ..i love this device..i have 4.0 inch android phone and when i am out i always use SGP ..i use phone just for phone and text..i dont now how much is in litvania but i bought mine new a year ago for 150 euros which is steal for me consider that at that time devices with that big screen costed 4 times more.
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I'd say get the 5.0. Its easy to get used to the large size and its still a very capable device. There's a lot of development for it and its pretty good for watching movies and playing games. I'm not sure about pricing where you live, but in the UK the nexus 7 and 5.0 are nearly the same price so you might want to consider the nexus 7, but for a smaller device, the 5.0 is great
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If music playing is your thing, then I would recommend the 4.0 or 4.2 as those have the wolfson dacs. The 5.0 is yamaha. I believe the wolfson dac yields higher quality audio than the yamaha. YMMV
Do not forget the battery!
I own the 5.0 and it has a 2500 mAh Battery, 4.2 has 1500 mAh and 4.0 has 1200 mAh.
This is a big advantage for the 5.0 which can last longer.
zardak said:
Do not forget the battery!
I own the 5.0 and it has a 2500 mAh Battery, 4.2 has 1500 mAh and 4.0 has 1200 mAh.
This is a big advantage for the 5.0 which can last longer.
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I use it on 1.5 ghz wich is bi overclock from 1ghz and battery and with 50% overclock last all day no problem.
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Ok so I know I said that the 5.0 is a better option, but Amazon (at least Amazon UK) will start selling the 4.2 for only £70 (~$112) from 8:45pm GMT. Considering the RRP is something like £150, this is a really good deal so it might be better to get the 4.2 if you just want a cheap portable media player
Supermaster34 said:
Ok so I know I said that the 5.0 is a better option, but Amazon (at least Amazon UK) will start selling the 4.2 for only £70 (~$112) from 8:45pm GMT. Considering the RRP is something like £150, this is a really good deal so it might be better to get the 4.2 if you just want a cheap portable media player
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I don't know the prices in your countries but here in Italy the 5.0 has a nice one: I bought it 3 months ago for €139 (~£112) but now I can find it for €129 (~£104) and i think is gonna be even more cheaper by year end.
Even if i could find the 4.2 for ~90€ I still would choose the 5.0.
I really like my 7 inch Mediapad X1, But something with little more power in the CPU department would be nice. Its sort of sluggish at times.
Has anyone seen any other 7 inch phones with a faster Qualcomm or Snapdragon CPU?
wait for x2
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In the last two months I was searching for the same,,, without finding better CPU or 3 GB ram in 7" .. Hope that the coming x2 will satisfy the needs
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In the last two months I was searching for the same,,, without finding better CPU or 3 GB ram in 7" .. Hope that the coming x2 will satisfy the needs
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Do we have any details on the mediapad X2?
Give me 3gb of ram and a fast cpu and i'd have my perfect phone.
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Do we have any details on the mediapad X2?
Give me 3gb of ram and a fast cpu and i'd have my perfect phone.
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Some websites writing the following :
it’s going to have a full metal body but looks similar to the previous model with the same slots for the volume, SIM card, etc… The size is believed to be around 7-inches as well, so it’s not going to be the type of handset you can easily tote around in your pocket – unless you have really big pockets.
The leaked Huawei MediaPad X2 specs is said to sport the aforementioned 7-inch display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200. It will get its power from a Kirin 925, and that will be backed up by 3GB of RAM. No other specs were given
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Some websites writing the following :
it’s going to have a full metal body but looks similar to the previous model with the same slots for the volume, SIM card, etc… The size is believed to be around 7-inches as well, so it’s not going to be the type of handset you can easily tote around in your pocket – unless you have really big pockets.
The leaked Huawei MediaPad X2 specs is said to sport the aforementioned 7-inch display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200. It will get its power from a Kirin 925, and that will be backed up by 3GB of RAM. No other specs were given
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Sounds perfect, I guess I'll have to keep my eye out for the Mediapad X2
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Sounds perfect, I guess I'll have to keep my eye out for the Mediapad X2
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Here : http://www.gizmochina.com/2014/12/27/huawei-honor-x2-pictures-specs-leaked-features-full-metal-body/
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Here : http://www.gizmochina.com/2014/12/27/huawei-honor-x2-pictures-specs-leaked-features-full-metal-body/
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8 Core CPU. Sounds pretty good
More info about Huawei Mediapad X2 :
http://www.unlockpwd.com/huawei-mediapad-x2-exists-and-has-been-certified/
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8 Core CPU. Sounds pretty good
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8 inch is more convenient and not much bigger. And makes a difference from 5.5 inch phones, which were called phablets not long ago. If u want 3G/4G, there aren't many alternatives, usually. I still use the original Mediapad S7 with dualcore cpu, along with a much more powerful 10 inch tablet, which I won't use outside, as long as the MP does still its job.
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8 inch is more convenient and not much bigger. And makes a difference from 5.5 inch phones, which were called phablets not long ago. If u want 3G/4G, there aren't many alternatives, usually. I still use the original Mediapad S7 with dualcore cpu, along with a much more powerful 10 inch tablet, which I won't use outside, as long as the MP does still its job.
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An 8 inch phone is perfectly fine with me, But i'm not aware of any that have 3G/4G connectivity for making phone calls.
As my 10" Samsung Note 10.1 2014 is phone call capable, so should at least part of the smaller Notes and Pads. Though they are more expensive than Huawei stuff while having inferior build quality, like delicate plastic frames.
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As my 10" Samsung Note 10.1 2014 is phone call capable, so should at least part of the smaller Notes and Pads. Though they are more expensive than Huawei stuff while having inferior build quality, like delicate plastic frames.
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I haven't found anything 8 inch with cell calling capability yet...
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_3_8_0-5456.php
Galaxy tab 8.0 t311
I used it as a phone for a year. I liked it, and actually carried it around in my pocket.
theboundless said:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_3_8_0-5456.php
Galaxy tab 8.0 t311
I used it as a phone for a year. I liked it, and actually carried it around in my pocket.
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Nice! Now if they made a more modern version of that I'd be in....
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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_tab_3_8_0-5456.php
Galaxy tab 8.0 t311
I used it as a phone for a year. I liked it, and actually carried it around in my pocket.
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Sorry, but that isn't even in the same league!
Half the display resolution, only 5mp camera.
The price is good at about €250 with 3Gb ram.
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I haven't found anything 8 inch with cell calling capability yet...
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Lenovo Spark 8
http://shop.lenovo.com/gb/en/tablets/lenovo/s-series/s8/#tab-available_from
4G LTE with call capability, Intel Atom Quad Core Processor with 2GB ram, FHD IPS screen, microSD support, 4290mAh, rear camera has flash (torchlight! cant live without this function!), very attractively priced at ard $280-290
if i m ditching huawei X1, i will seriously consider this
Another gem to consider will be Asus Memopad 8
http://www.asus.com/sg/Tablets/ASUS_MeMO_Pad_8_ME581CL/
Similarly spec-ed as Lenovo Spark 8 on paper, but it has a 'better' screen in reality (very close to X1, imho, X1 has the best screen among the 3, that is the sole reason I m sticking with it atm, everytime it lights up, my eyes too!), AC wifi, but no rear camera flash; also sells for ard $280-290
latest reports indicate X2 will be officially unveiled at MWC 2015, and if the path of X1 is anything to follow, stocks will hit the chinese market ard June this year, let's see what huawei brings to the party!
One phone I'd consider, is the Sony Xperia Z3 compact. Has an 8" scren, which is kind of in that it is the "compact" of the 5.2" "normal Z3..
One major improvement is that the headphone jack is waterproof even without being covered.
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One phone I'd consider, is the Sony Xperia Z3 compact. Has an 8" scren, which is kind of in that it is the "compact" of the 5.2" "normal Z3..
One major improvement is that the headphone jack is waterproof even without being covered.
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I think u mean the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, that is the one having 8" screen; the Sony Xperia Z3 compact on the other hand has a 4.6" screen.
The tablet is a good device, but the price when compared to Huawei's, Lenovo's and Asus's offerings, is not that attractive if one is not looking for IP68 protection.
It is selling for abt $450.
The Sony Xperia Z3 compact which sports the same Snapdragon 801 chipset but with a lesser 2600mAh battery and half HD screen, is $25 less.
Oops! How could I have overlooked the tablet part.
Yes indeed, there is a premium to be paid for the name, IP68, and the extra inch.
potatohead said:
latest reports indicate X2 will be officially unveiled at MWC 2015, and if the path of X1 is anything to follow, stocks will hit the chinese market ard June this year, let's see what huawei brings to the party!
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I was thinking indeed that some march annoucement were a bit optimistic:
http://mobilewithprices.com/huawei-mediapad-x2-1707.php
Anyway, lot of spec. details in this link!