Hello guys! I have recently decided to buy a new phone, and after some searching on the internet, I cannot decide between the following phones (they all have the same price from where I buy them): Optimus G, Nexus 4 and Galaxy S3 LTE. I would go for the nexus because of the fast updates coming from Google and the powerful hardware, but I don't like that it has the buttons on the screen and I would really like an LTE phone because it is more future reliable. I like the Optimus G and the S3, but I can't decide between them. I like both interfaces, they have similar hardware, and also the storage is much bigger. I don't think that the Nexus has enough storage.
So, in conclusion, I would like a phone that will receive updates (like 4.4 kitkat) and that has a nice interface and powerful hardware. So which one should I choose? Thank you in advance.
Wrong forum this is not S3 LTE forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help-i9305
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I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm buying a new phone this week, but unfortunately I'm locked in to phones that I can get via Telus. I really wanted the Samsung Galaxy S II X, but after browsing this forum a bit it looks like because it's on a different chipset it won't work with any of the ROMs for the default model. Is that right? Is there a development community for that specific phone out there?
The only real alternative that I see is the HTC Amaze, which at least seems to have a developer community (albeit small). It looks like a pretty comparable phone as well. Unless there is a phone I'm missing here (and no, I'm not willing to shell out the money for a Galaxy Nexus on Bell, as much as I'd love to have one).
Edit: My apologies, I finally found the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II forum, which is the same phone (or close enough that there are Telus ROMs there). Answered my own question, although I wish Samsung wouldn't be so bloody confusing with their model names.
Different phone, different internals and therefore different ROMs. Roms for SGS2 wont work for the S2X. I dont know about the SGS2X, but the one from Rogers is called the i727 Skyrocket, and i do know there is a dedicated section on XDA for that phone. I sold my SGS2 and got the i727 Skyrocket LTE, now im selling the Skyrocket to get my SGS2 back =) Despite the slower clock speed it feels faster than the i727. But then again that might be because my S2 was rooted and running a custom rom vs the fully stock i727. Like you said it has a different chipset, and i think that makes a difference.
Hi All,
My much hated iPhone 3g is dying, and Kijiji is full of phones for sale. The Galaxy s III can be had for about $460 so I would rather wait a few months, but often times an S II goes for $250, and I have seen Bell's S II HD for that same price. Bell's Galaxy S II HD seems like a great device, however I have had the bad experiences of the Nokia N800 tablet and the HTC G1 phone, in both cases getting left behind in updates before the thing is even paid in full. I am drawn by the 1280 x 720 resolution but wonder if it is worth it. I don't mind things that are somewhat rare and different ( I drive a 20 year old VW Eurovan ) but is this a really really really rare phone? Is there only one guy building ROM's for it? Or should I stick with a I9100 or Rogers I727? Thanks everyone.
marcobrunello said:
Hi All,
My much hated iPhone 3g is dying, and Kijiji is full of phones for sale. The Galaxy s III can be had for about $460 so I would rather wait a few months, but often times an S II goes for $250, and I have seen Bell's S II HD for that same price. Bell's Galaxy S II HD seems like a great device, however I have had the bad experiences of the Nokia N800 tablet and the HTC G1 phone, in both cases getting left behind in updates before the thing is even paid in full. I am drawn by the 1280 x 720 resolution but wonder if it is worth it. I don't mind things that are somewhat rare and different ( I drive a 20 year old VW Eurovan ) but is this a really really really rare phone? Is there only one guy building ROM's for it? Or should I stick with a I9100 or Rogers I727? Thanks everyone.
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Stick with GT I9100, it has an excellent developer support!
I have 4 things I need, 4g internet, good camera, 4.5 inch screen or larger and sms text to speech with no human interaction. I know the last one I can't get on Android so have written it off but the Evo 4g LTE, Samsung Galaxy S3 and the LG Optimus G have the last 3.
Now the issue is I want Pure Google Android and only the Nexus has it on Sprint so I am looking at the Google Nexus but I need to know how the cpu and camera are compared to the others. I have heard that the Galaxy Nexus is actually on the slow side, that even the Samsung Galaxy Epic 4g Touch is faster and has a better camera, and I want some opinion. I have read so much and I am just more confused.
I love the specs of the LG Optimus G because I am at least good for a year when it comes to spec but it only has Google Ice Cream Sandwich and because of it is an LG I feel that development will be slow. I owned the Samsung Galaxy s3 for 4 days and really didn't like it. If I could I would buy the Nexus 4 but alas it doesn't work on Sprint.
I really appreciate any opinion and that is all I am asking for here. This is going on my second line so I can purchase a Windows Phone 8 device when Sprint launches them this summer.
I need a very cheap phone (under £100), has great battery, plays music & can use Viber. I don't care about processing power, etc. Do you guys have any suggestions? Thank you!
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Samsung has great solutions. Check the galaxy Y and the galaxy ace. By now the galaxy S (one) might be under a hundred as well. Can only recommend these
Virgin Mobile
Back in the day I picked up an LG Optimus V for $149 on Virgin Mobile, no contract, cheap data plan, rooted it, and it worked extremely well. And if you plan to use Viber, I guess you would just need your wi-fi connection... not exactly sure if Viber will work on the 2.2.2 Optimus V.
Taking a look at Virgin Mobile's devices, looks like you can grab the Optimus V online for $49USD. Also the Kyocera Event (never heard of it, just seeing it on their site right now) for $79USD running Android 4.0. You should probably check out their devices for yourself. (Sadly, since I'm new here, I can't post links, sorry :/)
Hello,
Looking to upgrade my Huawei Ascend P1 come September (A while away I'm aware but I'm pricing around now) and the only devices that have caught my eye are the Nexus, LG G2 and the iPhone 5s. I'm disregarding the iPhone though as out of the 3 devices I'd much prefer Android.
Basically, price won't be an issue as I'll be getting it on contract (They're both £32 a month on Three for the plan I want so it's fine) but I genuinely can't decide between them.
The two devices seem pretty much the same except the LG G2 has a better camera and larger capacity battery so I'm stumped. Any idea which one is better as an all rounder?
ALTERNATIVELY, if anyone has a recommendation of another device feel free to let me know!
Cheers
Nexus 5 for price, LG G2 for performance...
There are many new phones also coming out by September.
Huawei P7
Galaxy S5
LG G2 pro
LG G3
Xaomi Mi3
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Nexus 5 for price, LG G2 for performance...
There are many new phones also coming out by September.
Huawei P7
Galaxy S5
LG G2 pro
LG G3
Xaomi Mi3
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Thanks for your reply I'll check them devices out
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