Xperia 5 II and Xperia 5 III - Sony Xperia 5 II Guides, News, & Discussion

Now that the Xperia 5 III has been officially announced and the specs delivered, any thoughts on comparisons with the Xperia 5 II and the chances you'll want to upgrade?

patrickt said:
Now that the Xperia 5 III has been officially announced and the specs delivered, any thoughts on comparisons with the Xperia 5 II and the chances you'll want to upgrade?
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Only noticeable hardware changes I see are Periscope camera 108mm and 4500mAh battery (and 5G in US with SD880). Other looks to be software changes which should be do-able on Xperia 5 II too but Sony will not add those looking at earlier pattern. Unless anything from above is must for you I don't think there is a reason to upgrade. At least I am not planning on upgrading this year as I am reasonably happy with 5 II

I agree the hardware changes do not make it an instant upgrade. But, it's good to see things moving in a good direction.

I agree and I'm eager to see actual samples from both the 1 III and 5 III. I thoroughly enjoy Photo Pro.

I decided to pull the trigger and upgrade. Main driver was the improved telephoto lens setup and the 5G capability on T-Mobile USA. I went from a P30 Pro to the 5 II, and the lower zoom level of the 5 II was on my few complaints. While the 5 III doesn't have quite the reach, the quality is better with brighter lens. And, I like the 70 and 105mm steps.
Handing and use is very similar to the 5 II as expected. Some people have commented the 5 III runs warmer, and I have experienced that. But, it's not something I would have noticed if I wasn't paying attention. The phone definitely runs a little snappier than the 5 II, also as expected.
Picture quality not from the telephoto lens is about the same so far. I'll need to take more pictures to get a fuller picture.

Thank you for your input. For a variety of reasons I'm still dithering. It helps that I'm running the updated Photopro but can you tell me the version your 5 III is running? I'm on 1.3.A.0.24.

Yakkosmurf said:
I decided to pull the trigger and upgrade. Main driver was the improved telephoto lens setup and the 5G capability on T-Mobile USA. I went from a P30 Pro to the 5 II, and the lower zoom level of the 5 II was on my few complaints. While the 5 III doesn't have quite the reach, the quality is better with brighter lens. And, I like the 70 and 105mm steps.
Handing and use is very similar to the 5 II as expected. Some people have commented the 5 III runs warmer, and I have experienced that. But, it's not something I would have noticed if I wasn't paying attention. The phone definitely runs a little snappier than the 5 II, also as expected.
Picture quality not from the telephoto lens is about the same so far. I'll need to take more pictures to get a fuller picture.
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Even though there are few improvements those are not enough to warrant $1000 upgrade. I am more than happy with my 5 II and don't plan on upgrading for at least another year.
And as Patrickt mentioned I too manually upgraded all Photo/Video related Apps and those seems to working fine.
Waiting for A12 to see if that upgrade brings something new but enjoying my 5 II very much!

Is 1.3.A.0.24 the latest version of Photo Pro that can be installed on the Xperia 5 II?

patrickt said:
Is 1.3.A.0.24 the latest version of Photo Pro that can be installed on the Xperia 5 II?
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Yes, it is

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Galaxy s4 or galaxy note 2 (quick?)

So now they been out a whole min. What's yours thought is the s4 better than s4active. Maybe the note 2. I've used these both for a week not sure from a mixing modding point of view. Any input is great. This has been asked before I'm sure. What's the bests phones out for android.?? If you could upgrade for 0.00 what would you do and why? Thanks
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Woudnt this be better in the General Android area to get a much larger feedback than that of the Note users. Since not a single device mentioned is the Note.
The Wife has the Active. A friend has the S4. Another friend the Note 2. The main difference is screen size at first glance. Then you start nit picking and see that the Active is waterproof and all that. The S4 has a better camera. The Note 2 has larger screen and Stylus.
So really which one do you like more?
The best phone is the one that does what you want with having the features you want. What I want isnt what you want so my opinion means little to nothing to you. I like the LG Optimus G Pro over any of the phones mentioned. That is cause it is the size I want, has the features I want and does what I want.
So really nothing anyone says anywhere on the net can help you by telling you which is the best, you decide that for yourself.
My wife has a Note 2, and I just purchased an S4 for my father today. As much as I love the size of the Note, if I was forced to go Note 2 or S4, I'd go S4. The screen is perty, it was fluid, and I feel like the ROM base for it -- I've not looked -- would be insanely expansive as would the number of devs working on it. That said though, I don't touch the wife's Note 2 as it makes me envious. I always want to hit her when I see her on it for 15 straight hours then tell me her "battery is sucking" and it still has like 70% left.
Now, Note 3 vs S4, I think I'd then go with the Note 3, as I reckon it'll have all the fanciness of the S4 with the size we all <3.
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So now they been out a whole min. What's yours thought is the s4 better than s4active. Maybe the note 2. I've used these both for a week not sure from a mixing modding point of view. Any input is great. This has been asked before I'm sure. What's the bests phones out for android.?? If you could upgrade for 0.00 what would you do and why? Thanks
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This is from a non modding point of view based on stock settings....
The regular S4 isn't that much different than the S4 active. You can either have a water resistant S4 with 8 megapixels, or a regular S4 with 13 megapixels. I read the active isn't as vivid as the regular version also. I'd take which ever one is cheaper. If they were both free I'd take the regular one. It's a very cool phone with lots of fluff features and has the latest software. It's powered by 1.9ghz quad core.
The Note 2 is a larger phone with stylus. If you think you'll be using the pen a lot, and want a larger screen than the S4, this is the phone for you! It's not the latest software. You'll have an 8 megapixel camera and a slower 1.6ghz quad core.
From a mixing modding point of view...
If you have the S4 with the latest software I don't think you can currently mod it at this time. The bootloader is locked. That means the Note 2 wins.
In my opinion... I'd wait for the Note 3!
KSoD said:
Woudnt this be better in the General Android area to get a much larger feedback than that of the Note users. Since not a single device mentioned is the Note.
The Wife has the Active. A friend has the S4. Another friend the Note 2. The main difference is screen size at first glance. Then you start nit picking and see that the Active is waterproof and all that. The S4 has a better camera. The Note 2 has larger screen and Stylus.
So really which one do you like more?
The best phone is the one that does what you want with having the features you want. What I want isnt what you want so my opinion means little to nothing to you. I like the LG Optimus G Pro over any of the phones mentioned. That is cause it is the size I want, has the features I want and does what I want.
So really nothing anyone says anywhere on the net can help you by telling you which is the best, you decide that for yourself.
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Ok I will have to edit the op. I should not of started this post drinking on camp grounds. I'm about 2 yrs in with the note. Cracked glass on camping trip and broke my note and they offered me a upgrade. I'm very partial to the note line up.
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Ok I will have to edit the op. I should not of started this post drinking on camp grounds. I'm about 2 yrs in with the note. Cracked glass on camping trip and broke my note and they offered me a upgrade. I'm very partial to the note line up.
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If your partial to the note lineup man I strongly recommend the note 2. I had it, but broke it to the point of no fixing. It was awesome while I had it. I've gotten a chance to play with an S4 also, and while it is very fluid, the note 2 with the right custom ROM/Kernel combo on the note 2 works just as well in day to day use. You may honestly only see the difference in heavy gaming or emulation & that's the honest truth. That enhanced speed is placebo IMO. I will say the camera and screen on the S4 is FANTASTIC, but I'm perfectly happy with the 8mp cameras that samsung puts out as well as having a 720p screen. I don't need 1080p just yet......emphasis on the yet lol. From the modding point of view, I'm sure the S4 will have just as many mods and custom roms available for it as the note 2. The screen size was the most shocking thing for me though. Having used the note's 5.3 inch 16:10 aspect ratio for so long, and then using the S4's 5 inch 16:9 aspect ratio screen threw me for a loop.
If you can hold out though I have high hopes for that delicious powerhouse note 3.
I would wait another couple of months for the Note III. That's what I am doing.
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[Q] From Note 2 to Note 3

Hi Guys, currently I have the Note 2. do you recommend taking the Jump to the Note 3 or waiting for the new stuff?. If so, what advantages do I have?
Thanks..
if money is not a problem only then otherwise it's a no no,as I myself have used both and I think there is no major difference that will open your mouth( like from note to note 2)
my advice wait until next August maximum, as in note 3 there is not a groundbreaking tech ( same octa, same 3 th etc etc) ,now next year the tech to own will be OLED CURVED DISPLAY ( like in galaxy round or LG g flex ,but they are nwe so they're mostly like prototypes ) and that my friend ,will be Chuck Norris like thing,
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Hi Guys, currently I have the Note 2. do you recommend taking the Jump to the Note 3 or waiting for the new stuff?. If so, what advantages do I have?
Thanks..
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No stay on the note 2.. As an addition I only say this cause of the Knox I The note 3.. If you are going to run stock then it doesn't matter and in that cause I would say yes. . Much faster better camera ability to move apps to sd slightly bigger screen.. But Knox is a real pain if you want to route and do things .
I have both and thought that the Note 3 was a waste of money. I no longer feel at way. I think the Note three is better in everyway. Looks good, feels good, Scover is very helpful. The software is better. The only thing I miss is text flow in the browser.
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i think it's not a leap like note to note 2. note 2 to note 3 is like a large step. it's nice. i was going to wait for the other rumored note 3's like flex display and active versions but I can't help it. i had to get it. the specs and full hd display was too alluring.
I listed the pros and cons here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2489871
Not worth the jump to me. Played with a Note 3 extensively and came away not so impressed compared to the Note 2. Would rather just wait for whatever official update is due the Note 2 (well the Sprint version) that brings to it some parity in terms of software features.
I find it interesting that so many people that say that the Note 3 is not worth the upgrade and won't do it are hanging around in a Note 3 forum... just saying.. LOL
I work at a company that has over 600 Note 2's issued to employees. In my opinion, the Note 3 is a good step above the Note 2. Maybe the Note 2 will get a software upgrade, but the hardware will not change. The Note 3 is faster, has more RAM, larger storage options, larger, higher resolution screen, etc.
If you're always waiting for the next best phone, you'll never get one. In today's world, technology is obsolete the day after it is delivered. That said, I recommend that you get your hands on a Note 3 at the Sprint store and compare how it performs to your current phone and make an educated decision based on your personal preferences.
Like most I'm incline to keep the Note 2. agree with the last post but in a couple of months something better may come up. don't get me wrong, I'm watching Swappa very close to see if there is a good price on a Note 3 but in the mean time I'm staying put....
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Like most I'm incline to keep the Note 2. agree with the last post but in a couple of months something better may come up. don't get me wrong, I'm watching Swappa very close to see if there is a good price on a Note 3 but in the mean time I'm staying put....
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pal like 1ghz this was a boom in 2010(galaxy s)
then dual core was a another blast in 2011( LG 2x)
then quad core ( LG 4x)
this year nothing is like New except the camera in lumia 1020 and other android phones just a little bit more ram a little bit processor (2.5 etc) and more screen and resolution there is nothing groundbreaking tech this year at all that stands apart( hmmm LG g2 rear buttons may be a exception)
BUT NEXT YEAR 2014 it's the time of oleds and CURVED DISPLAYs baby,and that my friend will be a awesome thing to have...
if you have money go note 3 but if you have wise money wait for note 4
(talking specifically about android and note series may have left something to mention like finger scanner in i5s)

[Q] Which phone? N5 or Note3

Hey all,
I've been using a lumia 1020 for the last month or so. However being a long term Android user I'm really starting to think this was a bad choice.
Now ive been thinking about what to get next, but Android.
I've been looking at the recent Lg Nexus 5 and the Note 3.
Past phones I've had are.
Galaxy nexus
Xperia Z
Note 2
S4
Ive been mulling over the idea or the two phones above and i really dont know which one would suit me better.
I have been thinking about running a blog for something to-do as in the winter months are pretty boring where i am, I'm also into photography, the rest of the time i use the phone primarily for internet use, rather than a phone.
The nexus is raw android and i prefer that to touchwiz purely based on looks, not functionality, as this always something that bothered me on Samsung phones, obviously speed is affected too.
I like the camera and screen on the note 3, as the camera was good on my S4, and the extra screen space makes sense for internet use, however the N5 isn't exactly a small screen and i can tether my tablet.
But the battery life is a serious question as while the Nokia is windows phone it lasts 3 days, i need a lot of screen time and plenty of standby too.
One of the biggest things is price in the uk a N5 is £349 while the Note 3 is £530 (I've used 32gb models here)
So what you pick? Or what should i pick, if you need to know more about my usage to answer this please do ask.
Thanks to everyone who helps.
Luke
LBTaylor1984 said:
Hey all,
I've been using a lumia 1020 for the last month or so. However being a long term Android user I'm really starting to think this was a bad choice.
Now ive been thinking about what to get next, but Android.
I've been looking at the recent Lg Nexus 5 and the Note 3.
Past phones I've had are.
Galaxy nexus
Xperia Z
Note 2
S4
Ive been mulling over the idea or the two phones above and i really dont know which one would suit me better.
I have been thinking about running a blog for something to-do as in the winter months are pretty boring where i am, I'm also into photography, the rest of the time i use the phone primarily for internet use, rather than a phone.
The nexus is raw android and i prefer that to touchwiz purely based on looks, not functionality, as this always something that bothered me on Samsung phones, obviously speed is affected too.
I like the camera and screen on the note 3, as the camera was good on my S4, and the extra screen space makes sense for internet use, however the N5 isn't exactly a small screen and i can tether my tablet.
But the battery life is a serious question as while the Nokia is windows phone it lasts 3 days, i need a lot of screen time and plenty of standby too.
One of the biggest things is price in the uk a N5 is £349 while the Note 3 is £530 (I've used 32gb models here)
So what you pick? Or what should i pick, if you need to know more about my usage to answer this please do ask.
Thanks to everyone who helps.
Luke
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if you have budget then nexus 5 is the best if budget not problem then two choices
note 3 bigger screen 5.7 inch 3 gb ram camera 13 mp camera. sony xperia Z1 5 inch 2 gb ram waterproof. camera 20.7 mp camera. choice is yours
LBTaylor1984 said:
Hey all,
I've been using a lumia 1020 for the last month or so. However being a long term Android user I'm really starting to think this was a bad choice.
Now ive been thinking about what to get next, but Android.
I've been looking at the recent Lg Nexus 5 and the Note 3.
Past phones I've had are.
Galaxy nexus
Xperia Z
Note 2
S4
Ive been mulling over the idea or the two phones above and i really dont know which one would suit me better.
I have been thinking about running a blog for something to-do as in the winter months are pretty boring where i am, I'm also into photography, the rest of the time i use the phone primarily for internet use, rather than a phone.
The nexus is raw android and i prefer that to touchwiz purely based on looks, not functionality, as this always something that bothered me on Samsung phones, obviously speed is affected too.
I like the camera and screen on the note 3, as the camera was good on my S4, and the extra screen space makes sense for internet use, however the N5 isn't exactly a small screen and i can tether my tablet.
But the battery life is a serious question as while the Nokia is windows phone it lasts 3 days, i need a lot of screen time and plenty of standby too.
One of the biggest things is price in the uk a N5 is £349 while the Note 3 is £530 (I've used 32gb models here)
So what you pick? Or what should i pick, if you need to know more about my usage to answer this please do ask.
Thanks to everyone who helps.
Luke
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nexus 5 will have LTS,if you plan to use the Phone for more than 1 or 2 years i suggest N5. or else note
Personally I would (and am going to) go for the N5. Not a fan of phones with a screen over 5" or Samsung phones, so for me it's a no-brainer.
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nexus 5 will have LTS,if you plan to use the Phone for more than 1 or 2 years i suggest N5. or else note
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Budgets not a problem, but it's worth mentioning as it depends on whether the features are worth the extra.
I will probably keep the Phone for 1/ 2 years, as I change when something new comes out.
Well i'm not interested in the Sony, as the Z wasn't a very good phone and broke, physically twice.
LBTaylor1984 said:
Budgets not a problem, but it's worth mentioning as it depends on whether the features are worth the extra.
I will probably keep the Phone for 1/ 2 years, as I change when something new comes out.
Well i'm not interested in the Sony, as the Z wasn't a very good phone and broke, physically twice.
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note 3 is a fantastic device if you have money why the hell not?
nexus 5 is a amazing device as i told for LTS and a mid ranged , not to mention the clutter of ROMS and MODs it will have
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LBTaylor1984 said:
Budgets not a problem, but it's worth mentioning as it depends on whether the features are worth the extra.
I will probably keep the Phone for 1/ 2 years, as I change when something new comes out.
Well i'm not interested in the Sony, as the Z wasn't a very good phone and broke, physically twice.
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note 3 is a fantastic device if you have money why the hell not?
nexus 5 is a amazing device as i told for LTS and a mid ranged , not to mention the clutter of ROMS and MODs it will have
if you don't really like camera of course nexus 5, but if you like camera the most go for note 3.
because some users report that nexus 5 camera not really god, and not bad at all.
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if you don't really like camera of course nexus 5, but if you like camera the most go for note 3.
because some users report that nexus 5 camera not really god, and not bad at all.
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Yeah see this is why i'm so torn,
The Samsung is a excellent phone, however Touchwiz was designed by Stevie Wonder in regards to the colours, but the actual phone underneath that is a powerhouse with some nice functions and a huge screen with excellent battery life, While the Nexus 5 is the raw experience I love but i'm concerned about the quality of the handset and battery life.
As long as the camera is capable of shots like the Note 3 i'm cool with that, the GF will probably still have the Lumia 1020 should I need something exceptional.

Are you thinking of cancelling your preorder?

Looking at the speculation about the upcoming Galaxy S11, I'm wondering whether to cancel my preorder, hold on to Note 8, and wait for the Note 11.
For me, coming from the Note 8 to the Note 10 is quite an upgrade, but it's been spoiled by the negativity surrounding it.
It's possible that next years Note 11 will have a higher screen refresh, a new camera with 10x zoom, 5G on the SOC and hopefully no punch hole.
I know that the next big thing is always around the corner, but has the furore surrounding this years Note left a slightly bitter taste for you, as it has me?
Anyone else facing this dilemma,
I have a Note 8 and I'm getting the Note 10. Plus. It's a big upgrade from the 8. I don't care what others think. I like the phone and I'm getting it and can't wait.
Evo_Pimpin said:
I have a Note 8 and I'm getting the Note 10. Plus. It's a big upgrade from the 8. I don't care what others think. I like the phone and I'm getting it and can't wait.
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Agree with you. I too have an N8 and N10 plus is a pretty decent upgrade.
Upgrading or not is an individual's choice and one may or may not have many reasons to upgrade or leave N10. I had decided not to upgrade from N8 and was waiting from Mate 3 Pro, but then i was in a Mall shopping & i crossed a Samsung Cafe and thought of checking the demo unit of N10 & i fell in love with its overall beauty and pre-booked it.
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I have a Note 8 and I'm getting the Note 10. Plus. It's a big upgrade from the 8. I don't care what others think. I like the phone and I'm getting it and can't wait.
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I tend to agree with you, for me, these controversies started with the pre release leaks that over hyped what to expect.
People were talking about 90hz screens, 10x zoom on 48 megapixel sensors, sound on display and free wireless buds.
It's then becomes a bit galling when none of it materialises on the Note, but yet competitors and even some Samsung non flagships are touted as getting these features.
What makes it worse is that Samsung developed these technologies and then produces them for it's competitors, but omits them on what's meant to be it's marquee device.
I have cancelled mine as it is not good enough to justify an upgrade from Note 9. I will have a look at what Huawei and Google have to say and decide thereon... In the meanwhile I do respect everyone' s opinion and decision...
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I have cancelled mine as it is not good enough to justify an upgrade from Note 9. I will have a look at what Huawei and Google have to say and decide thereon... In the meanwhile I do respect everyone' s opinion and decision...
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My daughter has a Note 9, which I was in two minds of getting for her at the time, since I didn't consider it much of an upgrade from the 8.
I totally understand your stance, and in this period that we've entered of only incremental upgrades, the 'Note' upgrade cycle will for most people be biannual.
Duh.................................................nah. Not cancelling my preorder, there will always be a bigger and better phone right around the corner. I did get free wireless buds and a 10,000 mAh Portable Battery. Not as much as in the past but if you don't want it.....................................just wait.
I won't cancel mine now cause for a decent amount off when ordering from Very. I did expect possibly to get wireless earbuds but I think that was just cause I was hoping. Going from the note 8 also I very happy with my choice so far. Yeah I used my headphone jack before but I'll adapt as we all will have too soon
Don't base your decision on Note 11 rumours. Any Note 11 spec is just speculation and fantasy. How many years did people speculate things like a foldable, or in screen thumbprint reader before anything was released with those?
Will the Note 11 be better than the Note 10? Hopefully they get better with each version. The real question is are you ready to upgrade your Note 8? If so get the 10, if not, see what comes out next year.
Upgrading from the S9+. I figure it'll be a great update since it's a generation back. Plus, I like larger phones and the pen will come in handy. Also, I already use wireless buds at the gym, so the lack of a headphone jack is not a deal-breaker for me.
this 10x optical zoom?
what's the zoom on the note 10+ ?
I have the note 9 and I plan to upgrade. Reason is the trade in each year makes it worth it. I only spent 300 on my note 9 when I traded in my note 8 and the 10+ will only cost me 500 (300 when you factor in the accessories they give you). By the time the note 11 comes out I'm sure Samsung will give you a trade in allowance just like they did for the 10.
Hellz no.
I'm going from an S10 plus and Note 9 to a Note 10 plus.
I will so get the S11 and the Note 11 lol.
I've been doing this pretty much since the S3 with few exceptions along the way.
I also get a new google device yearly as well since the galaxy nexus other than the 1st gen pixel and pixel 3 xl (because they both were terrible).
No sense waiting...get what you want now then just do it again once the next device drops that you like.
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I have the note 9 and I plan to upgrade. Reason is the trade in each year makes it worth it. I only spent 300 on my note 9 when I traded in my note 8 and the 10+ will only cost me 500 (300 when you factor in the accessories they give you). By the time the note 11 comes out I'm sure Samsung will give you a trade in allowance just like they did for the 10.
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Exactly. Doesn't make sense to wait. There's a huge difference between the 9 and the 10+, let alone the 8! I'm paying 340 for mine with the trade-in, barring they don't deny the hairline cracks in the back (not effecting the camera or screen). :angel:
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this 10x optical zoom?
what's the zoom on the note 10+ ?
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I think it's 2x?
I once was that guy. Upgraded my phone every year.. until the Note 7 incident. Which to me was over blown also.. That's when we were downgraded to the S7. Hated that phone and thought I will be a note user for life. After I got the Note 8 and saw the note 9. I felt it wasn't worth the upgrade. So yes now I will be upgrading on even numbers. Odd numbers will get the best new features. And even numbers we get a little extra icing on our cake. I still don't see what all this disappointment is about this phone. I'm sorry but we have gotten spoiled about having all these great innovations every 6 months. I will say this. Hell you could have an Iphone.
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I still don't see what all this disappointment is about this phone.
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I think most of the noise and disappointment could have been avoided if Samsung named the models differently. The Note10+ is really what Note users expect in a Note phone. If they would have called it the Note 10 and the smaller one the Note 10e I don't think there would be as many negative comments about this release.
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I think most of the noise and disappointment could have been avoided if Samsung named the models differently. The Note10+ is really what Note users expect in a Note phone. If they would have called it the Note 10 and the smaller one the Note 10e I don't think there would be as many negative comments about this release.
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Agree. My daughter got the S10 and the wife got the S10e, which is actually the S10 with a flat screen and slightly lower specs which is essentially what the Note 10 is except for the flat screen.
Bern612 said:
I once was that guy. Upgraded my phone every year.. until the Note 7 incident. Which to me was over blown also.. That's when we were downgraded to the S7. Hated that phone and thought I will be a note user for life. After I got the Note 8 and saw the note 9. I felt it wasn't worth the upgrade. So yes now I will be upgrading on even numbers. Odd numbers will get the best new features. And even numbers we get a little extra icing on our cake. I still don't see what all this disappointment is about this phone. I'm sorry but we have gotten spoiled about having all these great innovations every 6 months. I will say this. Hell you could have an Iphone.
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That's exactly what happened to me and where I stand. I also didn't get the Note 9 as I didn't see it as much of a worth while upgrade from the Note 8. But the Note 10+ is a different story and is why I'm getting it. I honestly don't care about the headphone jack as I rarely use it. My only thing is the notification light, but even then I am normally paired to my S3 Frontier so I also don't see that as much of an issue either. It wasn't even until I went into a T-Mobile store and saw and interacted with the demo unit that I was sold on getting the phone and also what sold me on not getting it in the aura glow color.
I have been having this disease of buying every new Samsung flagship since S- I9000. I said YES to my regular retailer who called me up for a preorder.
I got the chance to use the the non-retail N10+ for a day recently. Completely based on my own tastes, I'm finding this Note 10+, for the first time ever on a Galaxy Note , not adequately upgraded enough from its immediate "S" predecessor that I own, even though it's been upgraded in few other ways.
In short, I might end up cancelling it.Even if I buy after all, I will not be using it more than 3 months from now, as I am pretty sure I will be buying what Google has for us anyways on 1st release to replace daily driver - thriving to use ideas based on innovation that should actually work, that I'm not seeing in a long time.

I bought a note 20 5g ultra from some guy

So like the title says. Some guy hit me up and basically told me he had about 6 or 7 note 20 5g ultras to sell. I called bull**** but he was very adamant so I went to check it out. Well I'm now holding in my hand model number N986U1 the Note 20 5G ultra. I'm not sure how he got them I didn't ask and I doubt he would have told me but I bought one and I put my sim card in and its working perfectly. Is there anything anyone wants to know or is there anything I could do that would help with any development of anything? Let me know. Pics for proof.
yacopsae said:
So like the title says. Some guy hit me up and basically told me he had about 6 or 7 note 20 5g ultras to sell. I called bull**** but he was very adamant so I went to check it out. Well I'm now holding in my hand model number N986U1 the Note 20 5G ultra. I'm not sure how he got them I didn't ask and I doubt he would have told me but I bought one and I put my sim card in and its working perfectly. Is there anything anyone wants to know or is there anything I could do that would help with any development of anything? Let me know. Pics for proof.
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Can't c the pics..120hz at qhd? Or only 1080p at 120hz?
so when i go to display and i go to the resolution if i select wqhd+ 3088 x 1440 it tells me it's going to disable the 120hz, so I'm assuming that it only works with 2316 x 1080 and 1544 x 720 which are the two other resolutions. I'll try to upload the pics somewhere else and post them right now.
yacopsae said:
so when i go to display and i go to the resolution if i select wqhd+ 3088 x 1440 it tells me it's going to disable the 120hz, so I'm assuming that it only works with 2316 x 1080 and 1544 x 720 which are the two other resolutions. I'll try to upload the pics somewhere else and post them right now.
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Alrighty then
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1097lt0GyNe_rFMehm_JmK0CqZbOBLH_5/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/107nbqcj85v6SHqoS4lc0czV5JXKBvfp1/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/108Xs-3qssiQGlDR9qxcaJU2NzkUWN-z3/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/101YaKD1au8SEE_lYsaH2HXKkzcGZ-bdA/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-uTy7ZwgH1pjbkI7yU9nErfpdqYCCuRn/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sihvmQNC1V5GkqtnHt89Ip1FWBYQ9By/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-qq3RaTB65mXeMeYmH3K0a9ZyepXmnlV/view?usp=sharing
heres just a few pics if anyone needs anything at all just let me know.
by the way @shooterlgk I notice you're from the 559 as well! My hometown, born and raised. It really does suck here am i right?
yacopsae said:
by the way @shooterlgk I notice you're from the 559 as well! My hometown, born and raised. It really does suck here am i right?
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That's sick! How u like the phone?..yup 559 area lol.. ****en hell here
honestly, i'm still in shock that I even have it. I just came from the Note 10+. and the Note 8 before that, I've been skipping a generation each time, I had the Galaxy S2, then the Galaxy S4, then the Galaxy S6 Edge, then I switched to the Note 8, then the Note 10+, I didn't think i'd be getting another note until next year, but when my buddy told me he had one of these, something just made me jump on it, especially for the price. I only paid 500, so that's even less than retail before it even comes out. I couldnt pass it up, I'm also thankfully in a position right now where I could just gift my note 10 to someone who needed a phone badly instead of selling it like I would normally. But aside from all that, I think the difference between this phone and the note 10 is pretty significant. I play pubg mobile very heavy, and I would encounter alot of throttling when the phone would get hot and it would cause framerate drop, and overall lagginess feeling when playing, but I haven't encountered that once with the Note 20 5G ultra, so that's a big plus for me. I also wasn't expecting to have 5G when I put my sim in, but I guess I do because it says I do, I have google fi as my carrier. That was a nice suprise. it's hard to explain but honestly this phone feels just all around better than the Note 10+ did, i'm not sure why or what it is, it just feels better and more premium, it feels more fluid changing pages or navigating through menus, it feels snappier. It could be just me though, but overall I'm extremely happy with it I'd def recommend the upgrade if you can swing it.
I see. I haven't had a Samsung since note 5. I switched to nexus and been with Google's phones since. I'm eager to get my hands on a note 20 ultra, I want that display Samsung is known to offer...and man 500$? He practically gave it away lol
Either he didn't know what he really had or he was just hurting for the money
And yeah I had a nexus 6 a long time ago and loved it I've just always been partial to Samsung though. I have the watch active 2 and the galaxy buds so I'm really bought in to their ecosystem.
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can u see us same pic in your cam i wont to compare with s20 ultra spicily in auto focus and low light bro
What do you mean I don't see any pic?
Hi, can u exstract the stock wallpapers? Thanx ?
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I mean, you if can take pictures with the camera so we can see the update of the camera sensor, like if you take pictures of close things, night pictures,
wallpapers please
Hi! Can you share the stock wallpapers from your model??
And also some screenshots of one ui 2.5 special features
How's the camera quality and zoom? My Note 9 is really awful for pic quality overall (Gcam on my N9 is much better, but slow) and if the quality is good, this will be my next phone
How is the battery life with only 4500mah and LTPO display?
can you confirm its a snapdragon 865 plus?
the cpu Z screenies dont make that really clear since i dont have a 865 to compare to
I hate to burst a bubble, sounds like an awesome phone, but you know if it is stolen, the IMEI will eventually be blacklisted and the phone will become useless. I bought one through Kijiji once and that happened to me.
Snapdragon 865 only clocks up to 2840 Mhz, Snapdragon 865+ clocks to 3.1 Ghz, so it's definitely the plus.

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