Hi guys,
So I'm looking into buying an new smartphone and now I have to chose between the s3 mini and the desire x!
Coming from an HTC desire c running on 4.0.3 I have quiete some experience with sense and unlocking HTC devices
Now just asking: are you guys happy with your desire x? In Belgium it's just 199 euros
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I was also in dillema between Desire X and S3 mini. I am now glad that i have chosen the HTC because for the same specs u pay more for s3. I think it is just for the name and more mainstream phone that u give more money, and the desire x has better design and quallity of materialls. The only negative side is the video resolution. So i vote for DX Friend got the s3 mini and i was not impressed with what u get for that amount of money, so overall the ratio of price and what u get is beter for desire x.
That is my opinion.
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Yeah the desire x is my choice I'm gonna see if I can get one tomorrow
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Ok so here is my opinion on both phones.
HTC Desire X
Pros:
Great build quality
Great design
Sense
Beats audio
Super LCD 2 screen
Cons:
Not really a great support (HTC) the devs are giving their best
Samsung S3 mini :
Pros:
Front camera
1GB ram
720p video recording and output
16 GB internal storage
NFC support
Android 4.2 update
Cons:
TouchWiz
Not really a great build quality
It's Samsung
I don't like the Amoled screens
I'm used to the bad support from HTC on our HTC desire c we spent months on getting Wi-Fi to work on 4.1.2 ROMs because the file wasn't in the source once I asked HTC a question they said that they didn't support that lol
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go for s3 mini.
why?
amoled screen.
front facing camera.
720p recording.
built in jellybean.
1gb ram.
faster than desire x. (tested both myself)
almost same price as DX.
better battery life than DX. (again, tested by myself)
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I would say the same, I see that I made a mistake by buying a DX, but I don't have money for another phone now...
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I would say the same, I see that I made a mistake by buying a DX, but I don't have money for another phone now...
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yeah. im saving up for Sony phones.
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I would vote for S3 Mini too, because I really miss front camera on DX, S3 has better benchmark and performance (Vice City runs smooth on friend's S3 Mini). If I had second choice, I would take S3 Mini
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Go for s3 mini :v
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yeah. im saving up for Sony phones.
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go with s3 mini I thought that buying the Desire X will be a good thing but it wasn't and now I don't have the cash for a new phone, not until 2015 at least
Go for s3. Desire X isn't as good as the s3 mini
Cake...
Development is pretty stagnant for DX. I'm with all the above - S3 mini is a better choice.
In a shop that I'm' probably gonna buy it , it costs only 40 euros more!
The only thing I like about the x is the notification led which the s3 mini doesn't have
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noahvt said:
In a shop that I'm' probably gonna buy it , it costs only 40 euros more!
The only thing I like about the x is the notification led which the s3 mini doesn't have
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Hey,
im looking for some cheap anroid device with at least 3.5" screen 5 mp camera and a good speaker... what do you recomend?
I think huwawei phone is enaugh capable for what you intend
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I think you're describing galaxy ace perfect match
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what hwi models are recomended?
and does the ace speaker are strong?
Budget?
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Wait for HTC Desire C .
+1 For Galaxy Ace
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hmmm about 250$ tops
HTC Explorer is quite a nice phone, well below your budget I think and it has 3.5" screen. Not sure the resolution of the camera.
The HTC Desire C, mentioned above, also looks pretty good, you could wait for it if you don't mind waiting. That way you get ICS (Android 4.0) and Sense 4.0 instead of Android 2.3.5 and Sense 3.5.
EDIT: Scratch that, HTC Explorer is 3.2" screen. HTC Desire C looks good though, if you don't mind waiting.
Galaxy W, or Sony Xperia Neo are both good single core devices with not bad cameras.
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Hey,
im looking for some cheap anroid device with at least 3.5" screen 5 mp camera and a good speaker... what do you recomend?
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i think Xperia Neo V is just perfect for you
Yeah... those phones are awesome... but they cost 350-370$
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Yeah... those phones are awesome... but they cost 350-370$
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Where do you live? That definitely affects price.
I think u may go for galaxy fit or ace
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Hey There,
a friend of mine is looking for a midrange Phone going up to 300€ / 400$
i tried my best and we found the HTC One V to be a good and pretty phone that also has a slight chance to get a major update (since it is in the One line)
Would you agree with the One V or is there a great phone in that price range we missed?
Does the One V have any killer arguments not to buy it?
Thanks for your Advice
If your friend isn't an hardcore android user and it's his first smartphone I'd say xperia arc s or optimus 2x. Also some recent things like xperia u and sola are nice. It all depends on what he likes and wants. For example, I love gaming so I bought xperia play, it's far from being in the battle for best phone and having great specs but it's all about user experience in my opinion.
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Thank you!
I didn't know these phones are already that much down in price.
It's her first Android smartphone (she had a symbian based Nokia smartphone before)
From pure specs superior, but has someone already tried one or more of these phones?
HTC one V
Sony xperia arc s
LG Optimus 2x
Thank you
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I have an LG G2x, the US variant of the Optimus 2x, and I'd highly recommended it for a first phone as long as you'd be willing to install a custom ROM on it.
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HTC sensation!! 'Nuff said.
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LG Optimus 2x is my choose...
Id go for an evo 3d, not because of the cool bonus of 3d, more because its a dual core phone, 1gb ram, 4.3 inch screen, eactly the same as a sensation, but the battery is bigger, more mah, i got mine for 180 quid, mint condition of ebay, plus its planned to get ics, although there are some amazing ics leak roms already!
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LG Optimus 2x is my choose...
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Is the 512Mb of RAM on the 2x an issue?
In a similar boat, looking for the cheapest phone with dual core cpu, 1Gb of RAM, tolerable internal RAM, SD slot and reasonable community support.
i doubt there is a 1gb ram phone you can get new in this price range :S
so far the LG optimus 2x look good, but it wont get 4.0 until Q3...
Galaxy nexus from Google play 399$
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Galaxy nexus from Google play 399$
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This. There is no better phone for the price if off contract.
oO that is an awesome price! unfortunately they don't have this offer in Europe and a US Nexus wont work over here :S
i think we're going with the LG Optimus 2x
You can get a used Galaxy S II for under $400.
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Hello guys I want your help and your opinion I have a DNA which I am going to sell because of broken digitizer and lack of a good service here in Europe..so hopefully I can get either another DNA or the one...I am a fan of black and red so I believe my DNA is more beautiful than one in some points but the thing is if its going to have that support??what will you do if you had that choices??
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Djmk4 said:
Hello guys I want your help and your opinion I have a DNA which I am going to sell because of broken digitizer and lack of a good service here in Europe..so hopefully I can get either another DNA or the one...I am a fan of black and red so I believe my DNA is more beautiful than one in some points but the thing is if its going to have that support??what will you do if you had that choices??
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I love my DNA but in your situation, I'd take the One without hesitation. Although our support is good (to me) the One will get wayyyy more support due to the widespread release and availability. Personally, I'd do it just for those two b*tchin-azz speakers
I have the Droid DNA and played with the One side by side at the announcement a couple weeks ago. The One has alittle more weight to it. The design of the phone is incredible though. The dual front speakers, etc. And you know they will support the One and delay on the other devices as usual. If you trying to get on VZW though I dont think its coming for them. Right now Tmob, Sprint and ATT.
Its the same phone. Depends on what you like to look at.
After the htc one honeymoon period its just a DNA with metal body.
This goes with every new phone coming out this year.
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After the htc one honeymoon period its just a DNA with metal body.
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And a better processor, and camera, and more storage and battery capacity.
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If you're referring to the new HTC One, if i'm not mistaken about its name, then it would probably be the better choice to pick that because it's 'slightly' better. Not to mention global and will probably give you a little more support.
Although if you had to pay more or wait / do anything special for it. DNA would be my choice, they're both so great that it doesn't really make a difference anymore. Storage could be an issue with some people, but not in my case.
There is only ONE answer
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Go for the HTC One, it will get more ROM support for a longer time, has improved in every aspect over the DNA, and is HTC's only flagship for 2013, or so they say. The DNA may not go beyond sense 5, while the One will surely go beyond
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same base CPU with diferent Name. JUST WITH MORE CLOCK... and with a Custom Kernel you can Get 1.9Ghz on your DNA to
SAme GPU Adreno 320...
Is the DNA with different Chasis thats all...
Diference is the Camera and more Storage and more battery (with custom Kernel and Roms you can get better battery )... I prefer the DNA because is Bigger is nice feels great
i live in mexico and i dont need to be with a carrier and i will wait tile 2014 and see what can me offer the HTC DROID DNA is more than enough for the moment thats my opinion
SAME THING WITH METAL BODY... im fine with 8MP camera ... that takes 1080p Videos
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same base CPU with diferent Name. JUST WITH MORE CLOCK... and with a Custom Kernel you can Get 1.9Ghz on your DNA to
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That is simply wrong.
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That is simply wrong.
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I read thsths the same basw cpu.. with diferent name and DDR3 memory
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I read thsths the same basw cpu.. with diferent name and DDR3 memory
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The DNA uses a snapdragon s4 pro, roughly based on A9 architecture
The One uses a snapdragon 600, roughly based on A15 architecture
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I love my dna but you'd b nuts not to get the One. It's HTC flagship for 2013
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I also love my DNA and i have had many htc phones last one was the HTC One X which is also a super phone and although the HTC One seems like a great solid aluminum phone its been downgraded to a 4.7 inch screen and the 5inch screen has spoiled me and its great on my hands... I will personally wait to check out the Galaxy S4 that apparently looks back at you and u can control with your eyes
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The HTC ONE is a better phone in almost all aspects, aside from a .3 inch smaller screen (which is preference anyways). I don't see a reason to get the DNA over the ONE unless you needed Verizon's network or got a DNA for cheap.
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ok guys i make up my mind....i will get another dna because i love the black and red combination.....one is the new flagship but i can get dna without paying anything because i sold my dna with broken digitizer for 500usd....also i live in Greece...europe..so verizon it;s not a deal for me....i like silver htc one but is too expensive for me at the moment...having one x+ right now....today i am gonna post my dna...tried sense 5 and i liked it.....thanks for your help...i know that one is a better device but not too far of course...my dna is running smooth...is not laggy or something...like my sensation xe...so...a new dna would be the best choise for me at the moment.....in the future maybe get that "one" but want to have a hands on first....release date for Greece is around the end of April..so right now i will enjoy DNA!
as the title says, currently i have the samsung note 2 but thinking about getting the htc one but, i'd like to get some your feelings on the phone. what are the things YOU DONT LIKE about the phone. can you stream movies from your phone to your samsung or LG tv? thank you for your feedback.
u need a htc toggle or something similiar to stream, cant stream direct from phone. not fair to compare note 2 to htc 1 so will just list the pros
pros of htc
nice body
fast ultrapixel camera and zoe. nice gallary interface
cons of htc
medicore battery
shortchange you with 720p screen instead of 1080p
sense 5 interface is slow and sluggish after a few mths of usage, badly written.
please try the phone first if you can. open up simple things you usually do on your phone and see if you can get use to it.
if you wanna try a htc phone,i rather you consider the butterfly S. otherwise wait for sony honami or lg g2. samsung is getting so boring for me and their strategy to launch s4 in so many version pisses consumers off.
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It's a 1080p screen mang
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Screen is 1080p what One are you taking about lol
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There's not a single thing I don't like about the One.. and tithe comment above, I'm on 1 day 2 hours battery right now.. 5% left.. pretty good IMO.
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gosh my bad. i mean not a 5" screenie ><
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IMHO, the only thing "better" about the Note 2, is the screen size. Yesterday with moderate to heavy use, I was out of the house for almost 18hrs....got home with 20% battery remaining.
Being a previous Note 2 user, I can tell you that the battery life is miles ahead of the One. That and the screen size are the only two things that I would say the Note has over the One.
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u need a htc toggle or something similiar to stream, cant stream direct from phone. not fair to compare note 2 to htc 1 so will just list the pros
pros of htc
nice body
fast ultrapixel camera and zoe. nice gallary interface
cons of htc
medicore battery
shortchange you with 720p screen instead of 1080p
sense 5 interface is slow and sluggish after a few mths of usage, badly written.
please try the phone first if you can. open up simple things you usually do on your phone and see if you can get use to it.
if you wanna try a htc phone,i rather you consider the butterfly S. otherwise wait for sony honami or lg g2. samsung is getting so boring for me and their strategy to launch s4 in so many version pisses consumers off.
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There is so much wrong with this post. The One has surprisingly good battery life with it's 1080p screen and small(ish) battery. Sense 5 does NOT lag at all. I've had this phone since launch and it still does not lag.
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I came from note 2.... And I made the right choice in switching to the HTC one. Touchwiz just seems old now.
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there is nothing wrong >< the guy is asking for help and i just gave him my experience with it before i switch to sony
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Well bro your experience was an uneducated one, because there were several things wrong with your post like the previous user stated.
1080p screen (not 720p like you said), easily stream your media to your TV directly from your phone (it's in settings > more), Sense 5 is easily the smoothest experience I've ever had (and I owned the Nexus 4 prior to this phone) so what experience are you talking about? lol
Sick with note two for now and wait for the HTC one maxx
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Sick with note two for now and wait for the HTC one maxx
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Where did you hear that at?
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Here's the Htc Max Information
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I came from tmobile galaxy s3, iPhone 5, note 2, and Sony Xperia z.
Finally I bought the HTC one.
I felt like I made a good decision.
Sure, note 2 had amazing battery life, but I thought that the phone was too big and heavy for me.
If you're strickly for battery life, note 2 is the best. Hands down.
Now for HTC one, this might have worse battery life compare to note 2. But you can buy battery pack to charge it when you need it.
Also, there are excellent Roms out, like android revolution HD. Gives better battery life and tweaks added.
If you have extra cash to spend, HTC one is a great choice. But note 2 is still good and not lacking tech. That's until note 3 comes out.
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Here's the Htc Max Information
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All speculation at this point. Sure, it might be close as far as hardware goes but software is a total guessing game.
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I am thinking of purchasing a Mobile but i am unable to take decision can u guys help me out
Sorry for my bad English.
1. HTC one
2. Samsung s4
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I am thinking of purchasing a Mobile but i am unable to take decision can u guys help me out
Sorry for my bad English.
1. HTC one
2. Samsung s4
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its upto you which one you like, I would personally prefer HTC one, but again there are several pros & cons of each, before buying a HTC just get one thing straight, this company has a bad reputation when it comes to software updates, HTC always stop providing support to their handsets before expected, for eg. HTC one s was recently ditched,many others back in history were treated just same way, ...
one more thing, I was in a mobile store the other day checking several devices, I found neither of S4 or One as attractive as they are presented over internet, there was only handset which caught my eye-HTC butterfly, real piece of beauty, & upcoming Butterfly S looks even more deadly, so I would suggest you to go to store yourself & check them personally rather than buying online...
Lol, this is the Desire X forum, who cares.
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your better off asking this and looking in the appropriate ONE or S4 forum
I would definitely go for the galaxy s4, if I needed to decide between those two. Personally, I would prefer a current flagship phone from Sony.
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Lol, this is the Desire X forum, who cares.
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your better off asking this and looking in the appropriate ONE or S4 forum
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Ya I know that but currently i am using desire x so i think that it would be better to ask here.
Sorry if it is a mistake.
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Thanks Guys for your suggestion more suggestion is also Welcomed.
I will see about HTC butterfly s....
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I'd go for the One. Both my brothers have one, and they love it. I gave it a shot and it's AMAZING.
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Its better than S4. Just look at the benchmark tests. (not the 8core version, anyway who need 8core, my laptop has 4)
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S4 any day. HTC just sucks. Although the HTC One is very good looking and has a good build quality, I'd say the S4 if you plan on using the phone for more then 1 year.
THX guys for all of your valuable suggestions.
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HTC One has perfect quality, Samsung working with plastic so if u want quality u need to buy One or Butterfly S.
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I intense prefer to HTC One, thought it's a bit hard to get root
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