Who is upgrading to the next HTC flagship phone from the current HTC One?
dont get me wrong i love the device, but i hope they get an expandeble sd card as well as be able to switch out batteries....what do you think
nviz22 said:
Who is upgrading to the next HTC flagship phone from the current HTC One?
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What are the chances of having a removeable battery and microUSB slot?
If not, I am going to get a Note 3 soon. I never have a Samsung before.
atlzonly89 said:
dont get me wrong i love the device, but i hope they get an expandeble sd card as well as be able to switch out batteries....what do you think
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Doubt it because HTC only does it for dual sim phones and importing those means no LTE in most cases.
chong67 said:
What are the chances of having a removeable battery and microUSB slot?
If not, I am going to get a Note 3 soon. I never have a Samsung before.
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No chance with removable batteries since they like their unibody design. I think it has a microusb slot to charge right now.
I'm torn between HTC's upcoming device, the Xperia Z1 (assuming TMo gets it) and the LG G2. It depends on which one delivers the best experience.
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I'm torn between HTC's upcoming device, the Xperia Z1 (assuming TMo gets it) and the LG G2. It depends on which one delivers the best experience.
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I can't do LG ever again.
I had the LG g2x and it was pre crap and LG knew it and did nothing to fix it.
I'm not too sire what I wanna upgrade to.
I been thinking of a note 3. I had a s2 for a long time and it never did me wrong but I do love the front speakers on the HTC one tho and I think they will put it on the htc two also.
I guess I'll just wait and see what comes out around April, since that's normally when more infor and releases are done.
Bad news, HTC next phone will have 2GB of RAM still. 3GB is what Samsung is doing and they can push the power and efficiency envelope even more.
I don't know. S800 is faster than S600, but the S600 is pretty overkill for a phone as is. Maybe if they put the pwr button on the right with the volume rocker and ditch the capacitive buttons for modern on screen keys though?
Seems like everyone is in a holding pattern until the A57 parts are ready.
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Bateluer said:
ditch the capacitive buttons for modern on screen keys though?
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Why do people not like capacitive buttons? The M7's button layout is one of my favorite things about it.
850csi said:
Why do people not like capacitive buttons? The M7's button layout is one of my favorite things about it.
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Agreed. I think the nexus style screen based buttons look really cheap and unfinished.
On screen buttons will take a space in your 5" screen so technically htc m8 will roughly still be 4.7 or 4.8" screen.
Reports says 2gb of ram..i guess it is enough and 3gb is overkill..samsung is just exagerrating all the specs but it really sounds good to have a higher specs. 6-8 ultrapixel are great.i just hope it will not have an issue like the purple tint on my htc one.battery reported was 2900mah which is boooo! They should atleast put 3300mah on it but this isnt final as this is only rors on the web.
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I've had every device under the sun and always seem to come back to HTC . always loved sense. So yes I'll be upgrading.
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Based on the leaked specs, I'm pretty meh on the whole M8. It's an upgrade over the M7, but it's nothing like the huge leap that the One was over the One X (note to HTC, please do something about the names).
Honestly, I'm going to wait and see what Motorola does with the next version of the X. If they move to a 1080p display, I'm sold. I'm kind of shocked to hear myself say that, since the one is my 5th HTC phone, but I like the way motorola is adding genuinely useful stuff onto the base of android, rather than stuff like... oh... blinkfeed? That said, give me a Moto X with the HTC gallery app... that'd be tasty.
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...rather than stuff like... oh... blinkfeed?
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Blinkfeed introduced me to the song Midnight Blue, by Electric Light Orchestra, so it's not all that bad .
Since the M8 is looking more and more like a (very) modest upgrade over the M7, I'll probably not upgrading.
The only two things I would love to have added on in the next version would be a Nokia Pureview like camera and LTE-A antennas.
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Based on the leaked specs, I'm pretty meh on the whole M8. It's an upgrade over the M7, but it's nothing like the huge leap that the One was over the One X (note to HTC, please do something about the names).
Honestly, I'm going to wait and see what Motorola does with the next version of the X. If they move to a 1080p display, I'm sold. I'm kind of shocked to hear myself say that, since the one is my 5th HTC phone, but I like the way motorola is adding genuinely useful stuff onto the base of android, rather than stuff like... oh... blinkfeed? That said, give me a Moto X with the HTC gallery app... that'd be tasty.
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When the Nexus 5 came out, I was initially torn between it and the Moto X (even had a N5 in hand like 3 days after release), but I discovered that you could convert the aluminum beauty called in the M7 into basically a Nexus device and I really found just about the perfect phone for me as a result. I'd love to play around with a Moto X, but the problem with owning an M7 is I'm not sure I can go back to having a plastic phone ever again!
I love stock Android, but I've played around with Sense for a couple of days before converting to GPE, and it definitely has some interesting concepts I'd love to see in stock. Blinkfeed is a matter of taste, I think. I think it's pretty cool, but I don't like it at the same time.
850csi said:
Why do people not like capacitive buttons? The M7's button layout is one of my favorite things about it.
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It wouldn't be so bad if it had a proper app switcher button and a standard layout, but its a simple fact that on screen buttons are better. They're more flexible with positioning, hide when they need to be hidden, and you're not wasting bezel space.
Its sad that even years after on screen buttons launched, we have some manufacturers going even further backwards and putting physical buttons on their devices. ie, Samsung.
I will be upgrading..I subscribe to jump and believe it's going to be awesome.
HTC best device ever owned.
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There was a video leaked on Engadget (probably some kid who got a parent's test model) of the M8 and it looks as though it has an SD slot this time.
Related
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/more-sony-yuga-and-odin-specifications/
Much more compact than the DNA, buttons won't be flush or in bad places, and will most likely have more than 16gb of storage. Problem solved.
Tomatoes8 said:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/more-sony-yuga-and-odin-specifications/
Much more compact than the DNA, buttons won't be flush or in bad places, and will most likely have more than 16gb of storage. Problem solved.
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Is there no end to your trolling?
Ugly square phone is ugly. I'll stick with the DNA thanks.
Wake me up when it gets exciting.
Tomatoes8 said:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/more-sony-yuga-and-odin-specifications/
Much more compact than the DNA, buttons won't be flush or in bad places, and will most likely have more than 16gb of storage. Problem solved.
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What an ugly phone. No thanks. I'm VERY happy.
Tomatoes8 said:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/more-sony-yuga-and-odin-specifications/
Much more compact than the DNA, buttons won't be flush or in bad places, and will most likely have more than 16gb of storage. Problem solved.
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You actually believe either of those will go to Verizon? One of them won't even come to America. Maybe we should all wait for the Galaxy S V.
Looks nice to me and Ericsson & Sony has made some quality hardware before. I unfortunately can't say the same about HTC.
Tomatoes8 said:
Looks nice to me and Ericsson & Sony has made some quality hardware before. I unfortunately can't say the same about HTC.
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Hey you know where those forums are?
Why don't you go to them
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Tomatoes8 said:
Looks nice to me and Ericsson & Sony has made some quality hardware before. I unfortunately can't say the same about HTC.
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Sorry, but your trolling is becoming quite pathetic. Does verizon even carry one sony phone other than the playstation one?
Yep, HTC hasn't made any great phones. Yet, my HD2 can run just about every major OS and is more up to date than most android phones...
Tomatoes8 said:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/more-sony-yuga-and-odin-specifications/
Much more compact than the DNA, buttons won't be flush or in bad places, and will most likely have more than 16gb of storage. Problem solved.
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are you srs ?
Tomatoes8 said:
Looks nice to me and Ericsson & Sony has made some quality hardware before. I unfortunately can't say the same about HTC.
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Huh? HTC has been making quality phones up until the HTC Sensation (which I called out as a crap phone ever since it first leaked).
The HOX is a fairly decent device TBH. If they had just thrown 2gb of ram, it would best even the GS3.
Maedhros said:
Huh? HTC has been making quality phones up until the HTC Sensation (which I called out as a crap phone ever since it first leaked).
The HOX is a fairly decent device TBH. If they had just thrown 2gb of ram, it would best even the GS3.
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The One X is nowhere near the quality of the GS3. Multi tasking sucked, it was the most awkward phone ever when charging due to the micro USB slot placement, my two Rogers versions couldn't receive text notifications for 4 months, the screen was loose and creaky, the Sim slot wasn't flush, the silver camera back cover of the Rogers version next to the LED wasn't properly seated, the buttons felt horrible etc, and 16gb wasn't nearly enough etc.
That phone was terrible and the DNA honestly isn't that much better. You guys should seriously try another Android brand, it is a total eye opener on just how bad HTC is. Besides, why would anyone want to give Apple $20-30?
Tomatoes8 said:
The One X is nowhere near the quality of the GS3. Multi tasking sucked, it was the most awkward phone ever when charging due to the micro USB slot placement, my two Rogers versions could receive text notifications for 4 months, the screen was loose and creaky, the Sim slot wasn't flush, the silver back cover of the Rogers version next to the LED wasn't properly seated, the buttons felt horrible etc, and 16gb wasn't nearly enough etc.
That phone was terrible and the DNA honestly isn't that much better. You guys should seriously try another Android brand, it is a total eye opener on just how bad HTC is. Besides, why would anyone want to give Apple $20-30?
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Not much choice if you don't like amoled.
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Sony has made some quality hardware before.
That ish is ugly, I like Sony but ew
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Tomatoes8 said:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/11/more-sony-yuga-and-odin-specifications/
Much more compact than the DNA, buttons won't be flush or in bad places, and will most likely have more than 16gb of storage. Problem solved.
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Please, for the love of God, tell me you had a bad experience with the DNA. Its the only way that I will be able to refrain from virtual throat punching you
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Tomatoes8 said:
The One X is nowhere near the quality of the GS3. Multi tasking sucked, it was the most awkward phone ever when charging due to the micro USB slot placement, my two Rogers versions could receive text notifications for 4 months, the screen was loose and creaky, the Sim slot wasn't flush, the silver back cover of the Rogers version next to the LED wasn't properly seated, the buttons felt horrible etc, and 16gb wasn't nearly enough etc.
That phone was terrible and the DNA honestly isn't that much better. You guys should seriously try another Android brand, it is a total eye opener on just how bad HTC is. Besides, why would anyone want to give Apple $20-30?
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You have got to be younger than 18 if not I see absolutely no reason for this to be here if you want to complain to HTC or about them facebook HTC is a start .
I have the US version s3 , I9300 int, the epic touch 4g , DNA and evo lte . The best as of now is DNA the most dev support is I9300.
But as far as screen power and not having to reboot my device with all the other phones I have to stop the ram issue is great to me .
I think you are very wrong but understand your hatred to HTC I've had most the high end HTC and Sammy and both have had many goods and bad . So the fact you are not in the slightest in agreement that the DNA , dlx and j- butterfly are not good if not the better phones out is silly .
Yes there is issues but all devices do right .
Edit . Also let him vent to be honest it makes me interested in what he's gonna come with next
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Tomatoes8 said:
The One X is nowhere near the quality of the GS3. Multi tasking sucked, it was the most awkward phone ever when charging due to the micro USB slot placement, my two Rogers versions could receive text notifications for 4 months, the screen was loose and creaky, the Sim slot wasn't flush, the silver back cover of the Rogers version next to the LED wasn't properly seated, the buttons felt horrible etc, and 16gb wasn't nearly enough etc.
That phone was terrible and the DNA honestly isn't that much better. You guys should seriously try another Android brand, it is a total eye opener on just how bad HTC is. Besides, why would anyone want to give Apple $20-30?
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Please leave us alone, and resume hiding under a bridge
Poor battery...That's all
The only problem lies in DNA is it's poor battery timing, and if you combine it with Full HD display. it sets worse, if only they had given an awesome battery......this set could revolutionized the world.....
It should have come with a 2500-3000mh bat with SD card slot, then most would not have a issue. That and the nexus 4. LOL
I know there are probably a lot of these threads all ready l, but this is this is a tough decision for me. I've had a hard time finding a comparison of the two devices that goes beyond the gimmicky Samsung features and the screen. My decision really has come down to a few things.
1) Development. Reading around here it seems cyanogen himself has bought this phone and will be working on it. I have a history of Samsung phones and development has always been very active on them. It's too early for me to guess which will have more ROM availability and system stability . which brings me to the next point.
2) The battery. I always am running some flavor of AOSP and love AOKP, but in all my phones I have had system freezes that require me to pull the battery to get out of it. Not to mention misclicks into download mode which required a battery pull to get out of it. Does the One have a way to force the phone to shut off in the event of a total freeze?
3) The screen. Everyone seems to be raving over the super amoled vs superlcd. The annoying terms don't tell me anything and never have I complained about the color detail of the screen. What I care about is if the screen can get dark enough so I can use it in a dark room without blinding myself and in sunlight and see the screen.
4) the SD card I will adjust to. Its 32 GB and I've never needed more than that anyway. I'd complain about this if it were only 16GB.
Besides that I've read enough to know both are awesome phones but its a tough decision.
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I faced this decision today at Costco. Wait for the 4 or get the one. Low and behold I walked out of Costco with the one in hand for 185 on a upgrade. I've had every Samsung s1 s2 skyro s3 even had the infuse. Time for a change I think. So far so good
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hampsterblade said:
I know there are probably a lot of these threads all ready l, but this is this is a tough decision for me. I've had a hard time finding a comparison of the two devices that goes beyond the gimmicky Samsung features and the screen. My decision really has come down to a few things.
1) Development. Reading around here it seems cyanogen himself has bought this phone and will be working on it. I have a history of Samsung phones and development has always been very active on them. It's too early for me to guess which will have more ROM availability and system stability . which brings me to the next point.
2) The battery. I always am running some flavor of AOSP and love AOKP, but in all my phones I have had system freezes that require me to pull the battery to get out of it. Not to mention misclicks into download mode which required a battery pull to get out of it. Does the One have a way to force the phone to shut off in the event of a total freeze?
3) The screen. Everyone seems to be raving over the super amoled vs superlcd. The annoying terms don't tell me anything and never have I complained about the color detail of the screen. What I care about is if the screen can get dark enough so I can use it in a dark room without blinding myself and in sunlight and see the screen.
4) the SD card I will adjust to. Its 32 GB and I've never needed more than that anyway. I'd complain about this if it were only 16GB.
Besides that I've read enough to know both are awesome phones but its a tough decision.
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1. I'd say development is fair game for both phones. The One looks like it's going to receive quite a bit of support, while the S4 looks like it's going to sell well no matter what due to Samsung's marketing. I'd say that both phones are going to receive quite a bit of development. I'd say it's only a matter of whether you prefer Sense or TouchWiz, in case you need the option of using a stock-based rom every now and then.
2. The battery in the S4 is supposedly just slightly better, according to some reviews I've read. The One battery is not removable, but you can force a "battery pull"-like action with the phone by holding down volume up, volume down, and power at the same time for several seconds. It worked for me when I tried to use Aroma installer and it froze.
3. I'm not really sure what to tell you on this. I'd say it's a matter of preference. On one hand, the One's screen does look better, but on the other hand, it's definitely a bright screen. Not to mention if you wanted to use a smart cover-like accessory, only the S4 would work with that given the super amoled technology.
4. If you're a real junkie, the S4 probably has you covered with expandable storage. But if 32 is really enough, you can go for either phone, really. AT&T also offers the 64GB flavor in case you want to never worry about your storage.
Hope this helped.
I would take the HTC One over the S4 just cuz the premium design seems more durable and nicer looking. Plus most of the S4 apps seem a bit gimmicky to me while the HTC One seems to have less of that, though the new Sense system is still bloatware.I would root the device and go AOSP anyways.
What did it for me was the screen. The HTC One's screen out shines the S4 all the way. But every user is different you might prefer a removable battery. The simple fact that the HTC One from AT&T is the same as the international opens a wide source of ROMs and will attract more developers. Also the fact that it would appear they are not locking the bootloader. As of now they just confirmed that the S4 is locked and it took them over a month to unlock the bootloader on the S3.
I think from a development stand point the HTC One is a great addition. Something to keep in mind, you said you like the pure android feel (AOKP, AOSP, CM10.1). In the past those roms could not use the image chip in the HTC One X, there may be a chance if you get this phone and run it on AOKP you will only have a 4 MP shooter, which may be a deal breaker for you. Or they may unlock the full power of that camera and it be even better.
Both are great phones and will make you happy
htc One is Great SuperPhone
htc One is My Next Phone 100%
Thank you for all your answers. Definitely reinforces that both phones are great. I think I'll give it a few weeks so I can see how far development has come along then.
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Thank you for all your answers. Definitely reinforces that both phones are great. I think I'll give it a few weeks so I can see how far development has come along then.
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Keep in mind, not only does Cyanogen himself have an HTC One, but so do a couple of other major CM devs from other phones - h8rift from the One XL (who did amazing things), and sk8erwitskil from the LG Optimus G.
Hell, there's already an early alpha for CM10.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248116
Development is going to be awesome for the One. I'm sure it'll be great for the S4 too, of course, but I wouldn't worry about the One.
My view of the phones is basiclly the phone is just a shell, we decide what roms to put on it. 2gb of rams on both same with a quad core processor. Those where the driving forces behind me choosing, I wanted a solid build quality that wasn't plastic. CM10.1 is coming to both
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Keep in mind, not only does Cyanogen himself have an HTC One, but so do a couple of other major CM devs from other phones - h8rift from the One XL (who did amazing things), and sk8erwitskil from the LG Optimus G.
Hell, there's already an early alpha for CM10.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248116
Development is going to be awesome for the One. I'm sure it'll be great for the S4 too, of course, but I wouldn't worry about the One.
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Also designgears and graffixnyc have the One. Maybe not CM devs, but great devs. Sk8erwitskil did great things with the recovery for the sgs2 skyrocket.
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I'm so torn. The screen for the S4 looks so much bigger and nicer but the locked bootloader and bloat on it sucks.
hampsterblade said:
I know there are probably a lot of these threads all ready l, but this is this is a tough decision for me. I've had a hard time finding a comparison of the two devices that goes beyond the gimmicky Samsung features and the screen. My decision really has come down to a few things.
1) Development. Reading around here it seems cyanogen himself has bought this phone and will be working on it. I have a history of Samsung phones and development has always been very active on them. It's too early for me to guess which will have more ROM availability and system stability . which brings me to the next point.
2) The battery. I always am running some flavor of AOSP and love AOKP, but in all my phones I have had system freezes that require me to pull the battery to get out of it. Not to mention misclicks into download mode which required a battery pull to get out of it. Does the One have a way to force the phone to shut off in the event of a total freeze?
3) The screen. Everyone seems to be raving over the super amoled vs superlcd. The annoying terms don't tell me anything and never have I complained about the color detail of the screen. What I care about is if the screen can get dark enough so I can use it in a dark room without blinding myself and in sunlight and see the screen.
4) the SD card I will adjust to. Its 32 GB and I've never needed more than that anyway. I'd complain about this if it were only 16GB.
Besides that I've read enough to know both are awesome phones but its a tough decision.
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Decision ain't tough simply because you can't go wrong picking either of them
I currently have the One but it will be going back on Saturday to be exchanged for the S4. Although I like the aluminum feel and overall design of the phone some minor issues are making me jump ship... The phone gets somewhat hot after playing games like Nova 3 and modern combat 4 for a few minutes, battery life is just so so, and my phone has a small gap on the top between corner and power button (nothing huge but enough to bother me).
I like the microSD card slot (I have a new SD card it will be a waste not to use it) and on the s4 and although it's make of plastic and not aluminum like the One once they both are in a case I will forget about that issue.
It's definitely a tough decision and I hope I don't regret it later, but I also know that if I don't trade this phone in within the first 14 days I will always wondered if i missed out by not going for the s4. Anyways my thoughts
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I'm so torn. The screen for the S4 looks so much bigger and nicer but the locked bootloader and bloat on it sucks.
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Personally, the screen is only a part of the equation, the one is a much better looking device with superior build quality. My wife has a g3, and honestly the build quality isn't comparable.Both will be in the same ballpark performance wise, and the s4 has removable battery and as card support,I have the 64gb version, I'm not worried about storage, I do have doubts about plastic phones, and the appearance of the galaxy series of phones don't appeal to me
I love htc's build and its speakers, but unfortunately it wasn't for me. i am returning my htc one for s4, because my phone heats up a lot and my it doesn't connect to my car via usb or the aux cable(nexus 4, iphone and xperia z work fine with it).
The three dot menu is driving me madddddddddd
eav1026 said:
I currently have the One but it will be going back on Saturday to be exchanged for the S4. Although I like the aluminum feel and overall design of the phone some minor issues are making me jump ship... The phone gets somewhat hot after playing games like Nova 3 and modern combat 4 for a few minutes, battery life is just so so, and my phone has a small gap on the top between corner and power button (nothing huge but enough to bother me).
I like the microSD card slot (I have a new SD card it will be a waste not to use it) and on the s4 and although it's make of plastic and not aluminum like the One once they both are in a case I will forget about that issue.
It's definitely a tough decision and I hope I don't regret it later, but I also know that if I don't trade this phone in within the first 14 days I will always wondered if i missed out by not going for the s4. Anyways my thoughts
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Unfortunately, you're going to regret it and will most likely be back before you know it.
Bigjim1488 said:
The three dot menu is driving me madddddddddd
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Horrible solution to w problem of htcs creation.
No one mentions the vibration on phones. Htc uses a pretty nasty vibrator motor
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To all who are complaining about heat..
You do realize the heat is generated mainly from the processor and that the S4 has the exact same one right?
The S4 will have the same amount of heat..
soritong said:
I'm so torn. The screen for the S4 looks so much bigger and nicer but the locked bootloader and bloat on it sucks.
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The screen does not look bigger to me and in reality it's only .3" bigger.. It don't think the S4 screen looks nicer. It's cartoon'ish and standard Samsung over saturation..
For those of you who are thinking about going S4... check out this thread and remember, locked bootloader!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249581
It's been a while, sincer the device has been revealed, and we should have a topic with general disscusions about the device, like thoughts, impressions, likes, dislikes, etc...
Well it being Sprints first official Triband LTE device, I'm sold on it. I'd rather it have an external SD slot and possibly a removable battery but the CPU/GPU combo and battery size make up for that. Hopefully they'll include an option for 32gb storage. Also - I'm hoping this device has a large development community. The last few LG devices haven't been super big sellers.
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Well it being Sprints first official Triband LTE device, I'm sold on it. I'd rather it have an external SD slot and possibly a removable battery but the CPU/GPU combo and battery size make up for that. Hopefully they'll include an option for 32gb storage. Also - I'm hoping this device has a large development community. The last few LG devices haven't been super big sellers.
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Worldwide release from start(almost), very positive first hands on, many people looking interested in it and probably not to many different model numbers. Think we have a good recipe for a big community. Let's just hope people can drop the hatred of 2.5 years of the failed O2X.
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Worldwide release from start(almost), very positive first hands on, many people looking interested in it and probably not to many different model numbers. Think we have a good recipe for a big community. Let's just hope people can drop the hatred of 2.5 years of the failed O2X.
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My dad had the LG Optimus S and it had an issue with internal storage once reaching full capacity you had to factory reset the device. LG took months upon months to fix the phone. Quite annoying for him. But honestly the older Samsung phones were pretty bad back then and now look at where Samsung is.
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I haven't really given LG much credit in the past, after buying my son an Optimus S, but this definitely looks like a device worthy of consideration.
This is going to be my next upgrade, the specs alone sold me but I don't think I can wait for the HTC one mega or a note 3, and all these people who claim its a deal breaker on the size must not remember what its like to use a 4.3 inch phone, or even a 4 in for that matter. Or they have baby sized hands that can't grip a 5.2 in. Also having the buttons on the back should not detour you from this purchase. I mean unless you stick with the same manufacturer the buttons switch sides on different phones, so its just something to get used to. I've been an android user since the HTC G1 and this phone looks to be the device our OS was meant for.
Edit: I meant HTC one max not mega sorry
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This will definitely be my next phone. Can't wait for the release in Germany. I hope lg will change it's update policy and the first tests will be great.
For now I am very impressed by the G2.
Hope there will be a huge community like the S2 is.
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timisalf said:
This is going to be my next upgrade, the specs alone sold me but I don't think I can wait for the HTC one mega or a note 3, and all these people who claim its a deal breaker on the size must not remember what its like to use a 4.3 inch phone, or even a 4 in for that matter. Or they have baby sized hands that can't grip a 5.2 in. Also having the buttons on the back should not detour you from this purchase. I mean unless you stick with the same manufacturer the buttons switch sides on different phones, so its just something to get used to. I've been an android user since the HTC G1 and this phone looks to be the device our OS was meant for.
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The HTC One Max is out of the question for me. I have a One and the camera is just awful. I'll just wait and see what the official Note 3 specs look like before I make a final decission.
I've never used the camera on the HTC one but I have played with it a bit at best buy. Is the camera really that bad on it and if so what makes it bad (blurry pics, lack of options etc.) ?
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timisalf said:
I've never used the camera on the HTC one but I have played with it a bit at best buy. Is the camera really that bad on it and if so what makes it bad (blurry pics, lack of options etc.) ?
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It's only 4 megapixel, so even though low light exposure with the Ultrapixel sensors is fantastic, the pics are just not clear. They look alright on the phone screen, but if you transfer them to the pc and try and view them...... just plain awful. Very grainy.
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It's only 4 megapixel, so even though low light exposure with the Ultrapixel sensors is fantastic, the pics are just not clear. They look alright on the phone screen, but if you transfer them to the pc and try and view them...... just plain awful. Very grainy.
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Good to know, I mean I wasn't sure that the quality of pictures was gonna be my deal breaker but I take a lot of pics of my kids and transfer them to my PC to print them out. I don't think I wanna PRI t out grainy pics. Thanks for the insight on that subject; just reinforces my decision on the G2. Still waiting on a review though to solidify my decision.
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I was thinking I might pick one of these up when my current contract ends, but I'm not sure I could put up with the Notification Tray. On all of the videos I've seen of this phone there are that many custom settings in the notification tray that the actual notifications seem to start 2/3 of the way down..
What puts me off LG devices is their poor record on upgrades for them.
this or Note 3?
Currently I'm using LG optimus 2x as my device which is already 3 years old.
Actually this is really tough device to be used except the bad support from Nvidia lol
LG G2 3000mah battery, button at the back and OIS camera can be my main reason to upgrade
Looks like confirmed 32GB Internal storage, as per LG's webpage.
http://www.lg.com/global/g2/sub3.html
Looks sexy, too.
is battery removable?
Considering this phone for my next upgrade. The only thing worth noting is how it will rest in a pocket. Wouldnt the rear buttons get accidental presses?
Super Chimp said:
What puts me off LG devices is their poor record on upgrades for them.
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No one cares. I mean Average Joe will buy next Big Phone after 2 years with new Android on it. And for geeks, well for geeks there is xda
Billy Madison said:
No one cares. I mean Average Joe will buy next Big Phone after 2 years with new Android on it. And for geeks, well for geeks there is xda
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Do any of their handsets ever get any upgrades now, has there been any improvement by them in this?
Hey guys I'm trying to decide which of these devices I should upgrade to. Mainly asking the people who have had both the one and the g2.
I'm leaning towards the one because of the great speakers and I've heard the screen has more accurate colors. The screen is my biggest priority I want the most realistic looking screen for pics and vids. Do u notice the 40 pixel density difference? The difference in super LCD vs IPS?
Also will the g2 get decent dev support? Another reason im leaning towards the one.
Also interested in overall experience. Thanks for your input.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447206
Display comparison: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7251/lg-g2-and-msm8974-snapdragon-800-a-quick-look/2
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Display comparison: http://www.anandtech.com/show/7251/lg-g2-and-msm8974-snapdragon-800-a-quick-look/2
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So it looks like the ones screen is better in most of those graphs?
I have both HTC one and LG G2 but I had sold the One already.
1. 5.2" > 4.7" (But the size & hand feel is similar)
2. Snapdragon 800 > Snapdragon 600
3. HTC One has purple camera issue (physical damage to CMOS due to over exposed, not fixable, need to send back to HTC to change the camera)
wwmkst said:
I have both HTC one and LG G2 but I had sold the One already.
1. 5.2" > 4.7" (But the size & hand feel is similar)
2. Snapdragon 800 > Snapdragon 600
3. HTC One has purple camera issue (physical damage to CMOS due to over exposed, not fixable, need to send back to HTC to change the camera)
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Me too I am thinking of swapping my One with G2 because of the camera and screen (too small)
I am just afraid to miss the loud volume of the One,can you make the G2 as loud as the One thank to tweaks??
My HTC one had the purple camera. Battery life was horrid. Hated the blink feed as well lol. Loving this G2 so far
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Get the g2. Sold my one for the g2 and ddnt regret. The only good thing on the one against the g2 is the boomsound and thats it.
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So I take it most of you don't flash custom ROMs?
Heisenberg420 said:
So I take it most of you don't flash custom ROMs?
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Where are these G2 custom ROM'S you speak of?
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imneveral0ne said:
Where are these G2 custom ROM'S you speak of?
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Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
Heisenberg420 said:
Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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HTC One dev support doesnt help on the VZW version (considering they quickly shut down the HTC Dev site before anyone could root/unlock bl)
I can see the G2 dev support being close to the same as the Gnex, and thats saying a lot.
Heisenberg420 said:
Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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Just give it some time
If you unlock it, they will come
Heisenberg420 said:
Exactly my point.. Obviously it's a new device but we already know the HTC ones dev support is going to be hard to beat.
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Yeah that's right. Especially Viper ROM for the HTC One is the best custom ROM I've ever seen on any Android device. The possibilities for tweaking stuff are endless. It would be very hard for me to give up on this.
I'm definitely looking to sell my one for the g2
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I can see the G2 dev support being close to the same as the Gnex, and thats saying a lot.
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Just curious, what gives you that idea? It would be awesome if true, but it's kind of hard to believe. GNex support has been awesome since the beginning and, while tapering off now 2 years later, is still going strong.
I'm a manager at a verizon store and I own both devices right now. Personally the One is a good device and all but its already an old device and the dev support is there if you get s-off which by no means is easy. Hboot 1.54 is virtually impossible to get around at the moment unless you send your device somewhere to get it done. Even though I use apex launcher to skin Sense 5 wasn't horrible besides blinkfeed because you cant get rid of it at all. Battery sucks on the One also and there's no denying that. The one has a beautiful screen and the speakers and the build quality thats it. The g2 has awesome battery and the screen is awesome. Software wise I actually like there skin but you can easily root and change stuff. The g2 will have good dev support I believe. In the end its up to you though but either phone you will like. :good:
I'll chime in too.
I had the One and now the G2, with a brief two-week stint on an S4 as well. I prefer the G2 overall to all of these devices. The screen is fantastic and once you look at it, it's hard to go back to the 4.7" screen of the HTC One. I know the question was "which has more accurate colors?" but as far as usability and pleasing to the eyes, it's the G2 hands down (for me).
What completely sold me was the battery life of the G2. My One was dead by the end of my work day and the G2 battery life is easily hours longer. Strangely enough, the device does not feel any larger than the One in any way. I love the rear buttons, the camera is great and really the only thing I can see the One having is front-facing speakers. Yes, I will miss those, but it's a rare occasion where I actually rely on my phone speakers for entertainment.
All in all, I think the G2 is the best phone out right now. I would have tried the Xperia Z1, but I'm not playing the waiting game for a US release again (and it will probably be $759 anyhow). I walked into the AT&T store and paid the retail price of $579 for this G2 and will never look back. Yes, it's plastic, but it's built extremely well and just feel lovely to hold. It's so much phone for $579, especially considering the retail prices of the other two I had were higher, if not significantly.
Oh, one last thing - the G2 has a notification light that you can actually see. The One has one that you can see if you know which of the 200 speaker grill holes to look at
Edit: One last, last thing...I rooted mine, installed TWRP and flashed Scott's CleanROM this morning. With all the AT&T junk gone, this phone is darn near perfect.
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Heisenberg420 said:
Hey guys I'm trying to decide which of these devices I should upgrade to. Mainly asking the people who have had both the one and the g2.
I'm leaning towards the one because of the great speakers and I've heard the screen has more accurate colors. The screen is my biggest priority I want the most realistic looking screen for pics and vids. Do u notice the 40 pixel density difference? The difference in super LCD vs IPS?
Also will the g2 get decent dev support? Another reason im leaning towards the one.
Also interested in overall experience. Thanks for your input.
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I called about 10 different Tmobile stores in the Western Chicagoland area. 8 of them have the phone in stock but none have it in white. I was told I would have to wait until Wednesday 9/25/13 to see if its available on the official launch day...
That sux. I had my One all packed up ready for exchange...
Personally, If you're choosing between them, I think your thread & my thread have just about all the different reasons why we should switch to the G2.
It seems the general consensus are people who had the HTC One are happier they switched to the G2 despite all the Boomsound speakers the One provides.
You lose that with the G2 but gain in all other departments. That's why I'm switching
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Just curious, what gives you that idea? It would be awesome if true, but it's kind of hard to believe. GNex support has been awesome since the beginning and, while tapering off now 2 years later, is still going strong.
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Carried by all major carriers, and international
Spec-wise its a developers (and geeks) dream
Already been rooted and Loki-d so its ready to receive any custom ROM developed for it.
I don't think it will be very long before we see CM on it either. It seems to be that once CM is there, lots and lots follow.
Ive used a ton of different ROMs on my Gnex but I keep coming back to the same 2 or 3, and I know at least one of them is fully prepared to port to the G2 if they can get the files/hardware they need.
Almost hate to leave the DNA behind, but one of the Volume buttons doesn't work, and I really want a bigger phone.
I wanted to stick with HTC, but looks like the biggest offering will be the M9+ at 5.2inches. So come June, it's decision time. LG G3? Nexus 6? Galaxy Note? or wait a few more months, and see what else is in the works?
What have you had your eyes on?
IndyRoadie said:
Almost hate to leave the DNA behind, but one of the Volume buttons doesn't work, and I really want a bigger phone.
I wanted to stick with HTC, but looks like the biggest offering will be the M9+ at 5.2inches. So come June, it's decision time. LG G3? Nexus 6? Galaxy Note? or wait a few more months, and see what else is in the works?
What have you had your eyes on?
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I also had the DNA and then upgraded to the M9 which is about the same size, but it's a nice performance boost compared to the DNA!
chayos00 said:
I also had the DNA and then upgraded to the M9 which is about the same size, but it's a nice performance boost compared to the DNA!
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I am also considering factors like performance, camera, microSD expansion, etc as well.
As my eyes get older I just really can see a bigger screen being an advantage! lol