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[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
So rumor is the Canadian CDMA/LTE announcements say the Qualcomm S4 version of the Galaxy S3 will have 2GB RAM.

Processor:

- Snapdragon S4 Dual Core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 Chipset

- OS (Shipping): ICS 4.0.4

- Data: LTE (SGH-i747 variation) and HSPA+ 42 (SGH-iT999 variation)

- Memory: 2 GB RAM

- Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm

- Weight: 133g

- Memory: 16/32GB internal memory (SGH-i747)/ 16GB internal memory (SGH-iT999)

- Expandable microSD up to 32GB

- Display: 4.8 HD Super AMOLED 1280×720 (306ppi)

- Connectivity: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, MHL Video Out

- Camera: 8MP Rear-facing, 1.9MP Front-facing

- Battery: 2100 mAh

Other:

- TouchWiz with Motion UX

- S Beam

- AllShare Play enhance functionality

- MP3/ACC+/WAV audio player

- DivX/Xvid/MP4/WMV/H.263/ H.264 Video Player

This makes my decision between GNex / Evo LTE / GS3, or waiting until November that much harder.
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
So pretty much it comes down to

Samoled + 2gb ram (s3) vs build quality + camera (evo)
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Eh... ive seen that Evo's camera shots.. there are pics in the forum. Compare them to the Gnex's camera... theres not a giant difference other than the obvious higher resolution( 5mpx vs 8mpx ) But quality wise that camera is a tad bit better. And before you say low lighting... if you had any common sense you would know better than to take pictures in low lighting.... theres a flash for a reason. :D Also the build quality... thats a crock as well, there have been numerous reports of "dust" being caught under the screen. This has happened all over HTC's phone not just the Evo, so their building quality isnt something to put over the GS3.
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
But the camera has its on dedicated CPU or gpu (can't remember, but saw it in a review) and the Engadget review said it's the best camera since iPhone 4s.
[Epic 4G General] dbpaddler:
I'd just like to see a panorama mode that takes full res shots and not dumbed down ones.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Its a good camera nonetheless but I wouldn't hold it over the GS3's camera. ;)
[Epic 4G General] worldwidepmp:
My decision will be based solely on when the LTE switch gets thrown on in DC. Then the fun begins ( I hope)
[Epic 4G General] XxLostSoulxX:
Exactly its like the Samsung Epic 4G 5Mp Camera Vs. HTC EVO 4G 8Mp Camera.

Basically our's is better because its made of glass regardless of Resolution it won't matter because on a phones screen the max Resolution will look pixelated and ****ty so its not even worth discussing over. And the Evo's Camera is made of plastic so its not great anyways. Not sure if the EVO LTE will be glass or not though
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
The EVO camera has a higher f-stop, so it will take better, more photographic pictures, with proper depth-of-field effects and perform better in dimmer situations.

Yeah, the lens quality affects things too. That's mostly a matter of keeping it clean and scratch free.

But yeah, build quality of the HTC and Samsung are about the same, both have pros/cons. It really comes down to:

Evo LTE:

-Better camera

-"true" 720p / no Pentile

-FM Radio

GS3 / (Epic LTE?):

-SAMOLED

-2GB RAM

-Removable battery

I'm torn. But also intrigued by this new LG Quad-core contender. And this 5 Nexus phones thing.... though I don't want to get burnt when Sprint releases theirs in May as usual.....

Strictly speaking, I got my Epic when it came out August 30th. Sprint seems to round down on their 2 month upgrade cycle, so I'm able to upgrade on June 1st instead of July 1st.

Decisions, decisions..... wish I knew when Sprint was releasing the GS3.
[Epic 4G General] gtuansdiamm:
Won't this destroy the nexus

Ppl buy the nexus because there will always be a ****load of development on it and if it is divided by 5 won't that suck
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
No, I think it would actually get better. Some people prefer one mfg over the other, so if some of the top devs can all get their nexus because they can get whatever mfg they want, I think that would help development.

Also, read somewhere that only 3 of the 5 devices are going to be phones...

If I were a betting man, I would guess Samsung, HTC, and Motorola will each have their own Nexus phone coming out. When that's on Sprint is anyone's guess.
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
well, they've got until this fall. I've been a customer for over 10 years; I can stick it out another four months. I'll use my upgrade to get a new device and if LTE doesn't work at that point, I'm gone. I've supported Sprint with my wallet for over a decade. I've spent god only knows how much time on the phone with them and cost myself god only knows how much money in the process. if Sprint is still unable to deliver on their promise to offer service that's at least commensurate with what they claim it's supposed to be, they can go up in flames for all I care.
[Epic 4G General] SpicyBurrito:
Well, I decided to go for the EVO LTE in the end.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
You poor, poor , soul. :D nah its not a bad phone.
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
Please do come back and report your thoughts on the phone after they honeymoon period is over with. I'm pretty torn b/w the EVO LTE and the Epic LTE (no idea if that's the name of the SGSIII or not btw) and would like to hear opinions from people who know phones.
[Epic 4G General] iSaint:
If you can wait sgs3 is an easy choice :)
[Epic 4G General] apen83:
Sticking with Samsung so hopefully s3. If not then epic touch
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Nah galaxy nexus bro :D. I've seen quite a few people coming from the S2 to the gnex. But your best bet would be the S3.
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
Only hard part is whether Sprint is part of the November 5 phone release party.

Or if they delay it until May as usual.

I keep going in a circle. I want a near P&S camera replacement, so the EVOLTE would be nice. I want software updates, so Nexus would be nice. I want performance, so GS3 would be nice.

Hopefully they don't jank the November Nexus and it does all 3 well.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
The GS3 camera is better than the EVOLTE, and the processor will be the same... :D. All in all the GS3 will be the better phone. Besides... who puts a freaking charging port on the side the phone lies on when the kickstand is out??? :confused:
[Epic 4G General] JohnCorleone:
Right there with you. I picked up a GNex (GREAT phone) but 8 days in I am still debating whether or not I return it and get the S3. Don't believe the hype about bad battery on the GNex. I got 20 hours with 5 hours screen time on my first cycle after rooting and adding Euroskank CM9 with Franco kernel. I am so torn right now. What's up OG Epic crew!!
[Epic 4G General] dbpaddler:
I have an issue buying any new phone in the near future because I want some 800mhz lte, and I doubt they'll be in the first crop of lte phones. So then you're stuck for over a year without it when it finally goes live.
[Epic 4G General] darkierawr:
The EVO LTE's kickstand is set-up in a way that you can use it in both orientations.

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[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
Well, the kickstand has a spring so it can be used the other direction too (charging port facing up).

http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one-x/171674-galaxy-siii-one-x-camera-shots-comparison.html

The camera lens on the Evo OneX is most certainly better than the GS3. Then again, who knows, our Epics have a different sensor than the Nexus and GSM Galaxy S phones, IIRC.

The Evo/OneX has a 28mm f-2.0 lens while the GS3 has a 37mm f-2.6 lens. The focal length is essentially how wide of an area you're capturing at the same position (think widescreen vs 4:3), and the f-stop is how much light is gathered, with more light obviously being desirable. The iPhone 4S I believe has a 35mm f-2.4 lens.

The sammy will have 2gb RAM and SAMOLED.
[Epic 4G General] yuseiatlas:
I don't think you should sell your galaxy nexus just yet, you should wait for the new nexus device hence it will have newer version of android and its probably future proof.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Maybe its just me... but i think the galaxy nexus' camera is just fine... opinions?
[Epic 4G General] dbpaddler:
Funny thing today. I was working a race today and discovered four friends of mine all have Epics. They love their phones, and one commented how he's had it longer than any other phone and he can't give up his keyboard either. Was just a pleasant surprise because I've only run into a few epics through people I know in the past couple years.
[Epic 4G General] XxLostSoulxX:
Its alright but ill have to look later on pc too but on my phone there alright take a look at these pics?
[Epic 4G General] SpicyBurrito:
I was more blown away by the LTE 4G when I went into the store today then when I saw the Galaxy Nexus. One feature I really loved about the HTC EVO LTE 4G© from Sprint™ is the rapid camera shooting by holding down the button, taking up to 20 photos, which I was able to test in the store today. I was impressed by how big the phone was, yet amazed how it can be so thin. While the removable battery does bother me, I could either buy a small portable charger like an extra battery or buy a case with a battery extension when they come out. So far, reviews have praised the battery life, so I'm happy with that.

Videos showing the screen don't do it justice. It really is quite a marvel in person.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
I've heard the screen being quite washed out compared to Samoled's.. that and the blacks arent as nice and the contrast isnt great. I still choose the GS3 over the EVOLTE. I've seen a few comparsion videos... and most if not all make the same decision. The out of the box expeirence seems better on the GS3 than the EVOLTE.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
GS3 preorder on Sprint will start in next few days according some websites I found.
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
Still undecided gs3, nexus or go after the sprint note
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Depends on which nexus? The current Galaxy Nexus or the new ones with Jelly Bean projected to come out soon? If the ladder.. go with the Nexus if the Gnex go with the GS3. If you honestly want a 5.8inch phone... then go ahead and get the NOTE BECAUSE ITS GIANT :D
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
1 not sure got till november to wait

2 i know a co-worker had the at&t one and it was NUTS!!!!! lol
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Had the note for 2 weeks. It was a little too big. Was scared I was going to drop it.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
I would go with the nexus. :D for obvious reasons.
[Epic 4G General] Restola:
Sprint has a gs3 event scheduled in Boston on 6/16.
[Epic 4G General] Restola:
Sprint announces Galaxy S III for June 21st: $199.99 for 16GB, $249.99 for 32GB

http://www.theverge.com/2012/6/4/3062485/sprint-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-june-21
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
Umm where is the detailed specs for the sprint version? I hate to say it but if it doesn't have hd voice I might get the evo.
[Epic 4G General] SpicyBurrito:
Doesn't say HD voice anywhere in the press release.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...rders-start-june-5-199-for-16gb-249-for-32gb/
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
Think I know what I will be getting and by November there should be some serious development happening I hope :) as long as it has external like the specs says then I will go for the 16 gig and use my 32 gig external no biggie.

EDIT: This is crap thought it was November noooooooo got to wait till December LOL damn it.
[Epic 4G General] shane6374:
Being upgrade eligible is like holding a loaded gun. Since I became upgrade eligible I've seen the GNex and Evo come out. I think it's time to pull the trigger (tomorrow morning).
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
i wish i could tomorrow is my bday would be freaking great gift to myself lol
[Epic 4G General] BubZX:
Come on september 1st.
[Epic 4G General] lepapirriky:
Finally I'm upgrading to a new phone, after 2 years with the epic, this new galaxy s3 should do the trick. I was kinda jealous when LG said they had 2gb ram phone but now I'm glad sammy threat us good for the lack of quad-core :)
[Epic 4G General] zanderman112:
GS3 here I come. I'm not pre-ordering it, but imma upgrading to it about a week after launch!

~E.R.A.
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
Check slickdeals.net for specials! I remember amazon having the gnex for dirt cheap after launch
[Epic 4G General] shane6374:
Happy Birthday tomorrow! Mine was yesterday so it's a belated gift for myself.
[Epic 4G General] faceless:
probably the GS3, KB or not.
[Epic 4G General] xboxfanj:
Verizon rips you off even more. I paid more on verizons family plan to have dumb phones with only one line of data and that line was mine and only had twenty five mb. And tmobile has no lte plans do they?
[Epic 4G General] xboxfanj:
Theres a coverage map for the end of network vision. Also, you can find what cities will become lte markets in the next couple waves. I forget the website something like s4gru.com maybe.
[Epic 4G General] piscesjoey:
New Evo will have removable SD card. Me personally wants the Nexus, but it will be a while before Delaware gets LTE & I refuse to be stuck only using Sprint's abysmal 3G.
[Epic 4G General] DroidApprentice:
Thanks, but I refuse to believe Sprint's advance word until the press announcement that the switch is officially flipped. Too much uncertainty. Also theoretical maps don't do any good...noticeable performance improvements are something else.
[Epic 4G General] xboxfanj:
Nexus on the other hand has no sd. Sprints 3g isn't bad in my area and they *should* have lte here by january, which is when my upgrade is. I'm assuming they'll have lte in St. Louis by next year, but either way I will upgrade since I don't care that much if I have 3gonly.
[Epic 4G General] tigerknight:
90% of my data usage goes through wi-fi. I love the genuinely unlimited data plan, but I use 200-350MB per month of cell data at most, so having the basic 3gb plan at AT&T plus 20% off I can get the same services at a bit of a discount.

An additional thing about the note.. the only reason to consider it vs the Epic is that the screen is large enough for no physical kb to not be too big an issue. I still will always prefer it for apps like ConnectBot or LogMeIn, but with enough visual real-estate, the on screen one won't be a deal breaker like it used to be.
[Epic 4G General] SpicyBurrito:
I want the EVO LTE, but the non-removable battery bothers me(I like carrying an extra battery, not a charger). I also want to see how quickly a root is made(And how development is) since my upgrade is in July.

I want the GNex as well, but the non-removable storage bothers me(I like having the convenience of my SD card), although I know the development process(Which is already blooming) will impress me.

Then there's the SGIII, which I'm waiting to see what it is before I make a "final" decision.
[Epic 4G General] xboxfanj:
Cdma nexus devices aren't even the fastest upgrades anymore. We got cm9 before they got official ics. I'm interested to see how the sgsiii is and also when the nexus iv comes out and if its better than sgsiii and evolte considerably. I like sense better than tw ics and also, the build quality on the evo lte looks great.

Edit: and also, apparently the evo lte is the best screen on the market so samsung may not even have that advantage anymore.
[Epic 4G General] worldwidepmp:
I've been sitting on my upgrade for a while, when I come back from vacation in June I will decide b/t the EVO LTE or hold out for the GS3 if I feel it's a worthy upgrade. No rush though, I have excellent 3G and 4G where I live and LTE is supposed to go live in November.
[Epic 4G General] Fire n mage:
Is the evo LTE going to have an unlocked bootloader?
[Epic 4G General] SpicyBurrito:
Unless the SGIII wows me, I might just end up going for the EVO LTE. I think I can deal with the minor flaws.
[Epic 4G General] kidstechno:
My upgrade isn't until early June as well.

It'll really depends on what happens in the following month and a half.

I've crossed out the Galaxy Nexus. For it's specs, it's terribly underwhelming compared to what else is on the market.

Also depends on the status of the Galaxy Note/SG3.

Right now I'm eyeing the HTC Evo 4G LTE as my prime, as Samsung royally ****ed up with the Galaxy S1 and HTC seems to be on point with upgrades. Sure, the backplate looks aweful but with a case it should be much better. Also the 8MP camera looks solid and has a super fast capture speed. A kickstand is always nice as I usually find myself fidgeting when watching movies/long videos. HD voice is a sweet option as well when they release/upgrade to it.

But in all honesty, I wish carriers would stop regurgitating and releasing new phones every hour. I wouldn't mind a less exciting selection if carriers actually worked on their ACTUAL NETWORK. Sprint data here has gone to **** but I use 4+ GB on average so unlimited data is the only way to go without being screwed (ala Verizon/ATT) with my work discount. I know phones/plans are the major money maker so pushing those is to be expected, but for christ sakes put some effort into your existing network. What's the point in 4G LTE BLAZING FAST OMG WTF SPEED AND POWAAAA if you don't have 4G or LTE and are stuck downloading apps at 10kb/s?
[Epic 4G General] shook187:
I'm done with sprint till they deploy LTE in my area. Currently we have Wimax, but its useless indoors. So I already flashed and ported my number to boost mobile. I see no point in paying so much money for nothing in return.
[Epic 4G General] flastnoles11:
It won't ship with one, but htc said that the bootloader will be unlockable with their tool on release day... so it won't be unlocked when you get it, but you will be able to EASILY do so yourself if you decide to pick one up...
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
After using a samoled id never consider an s-lcd... its just not worth it. If you compare our screen to the og evo the evos is soooo washed out. So an HTC is just out of the question. Gnex until next the gs4 hahah :p.
[Epic 4G General] shook187:
The new HTC won't have a s-lcd screen. The new screen are actually on par with the iphones and slightly better then samoled and it runs a true HD resolution.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Um yes it will a super-lcd... go read sprints details. :p 720p
[Epic 4G General] jmuru:
Yeah, it's super LCD. Having said that, most of the reviews say it's the best screen on the market right now. Not having seen one myself, I can't argue with that. I'll definitely be checking it out when it comes to a Sprint store.
[Epic 4G General] :
I'm really interested in the Galaxy Note, I hope it comes to Sprint soon. You guys should see some of the artwork people make using their Gnote
[Epic 4G General] zanderman112:
My upgrade isn't eligible till July 1st :/

~E.R.A.
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
That's when you'll see the deals ;) Amazon or wirefly.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Looks like a GS3 for me in July!
[Epic 4G General] zanderman112:
You gonna try and be mod over there? :rolleyes: ROFL. Talk about busy.

~E.R.A.
[Epic 4G General] sonarchist:
here's the Sprint email regarding SGSIII:

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/429684
[Epic 4G General] pvtjoker42:
why would they only make the GS3 in white and blue? where's the black? or stainless even? Been considering upgrading (been needing a new toy for a while) but there doesn't seem to be much of a reason to yet..
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Tearing my hair out enough in the G-nex forum...lol. knowing XDA they will lump it in with the international S3 forum and then Verizon and AT&T will get thrown in their too...chaos!
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
I, too, am curious about HD Voice.

Granted, if it doesn't launch with HD Voice then the feature is useless, because both users much have HD Voice for it to work.

There shouldn't be any technical reasons, the EVO LTE and the GS3 have the same chipset. It'd be purely software.

If Sprint releases it without it then they just chopped off half their user base.
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
Yeah I'm so torn now lol sux I really might just keep this awhile longer and see what comes next. For hd voice there has to be dual mics which I do believe the gs3 is missing so I don't think any chance of it getting it.
[Epic 4G General] Bluerai:
Hmmmmm.. Upgrade is in August.

Guess I'll be waiting around to hear reviews from you guys. I'd like to say I can wait for some sort of nexus announcements in November, but I'm not sure I'll be able to hold out that long haha
[Epic 4G General] sonarchist:
Dude, white model will push your combination white belt/white shoes Seventies look..........rock that Retro!

JK. :D. :D. :D

sent from today's Android 4.0.4
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
It doesn't need dual mics. HD Voice is just a newer, better sound codec.

But also HD Voice is useless until 800Mhz CDMA 1x Advanced rolls out, which won't happen for a year.
[Epic 4G General] || Acer ||:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...-s-iii-says-no-change-made-to-its-appearance/

Definitely getting the blue version in a 32 GB model :)
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
I might just save $50 and get the 16 GB model.

Figure if I want storage, I can buy a 64GB microSD card with the $50.

But I'll definitely get the blue one.
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
was thinking the same thing i already have a 32 gig chip so save some money.
[Epic 4G General] || Acer ||:
True. I could probably get a 32 GB microSD for $20 anyway.
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
I'm also getting it about a week after launch, but not because of any upgrade issues...I've had one for over a year now. I'm waiting to make sure nothing is busted when it's released, like GPS or something silly like that.

And for the love of everything holy, I hope not all GSIII phones are lumped into the same forum, that would be awful. At least make it a CDMA and a GSM split, if nothing else!!
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
It will more than likely be just like the Gnex. I doubt they keep cdma and gsm together.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
They usually just make seperate development forums.
[Epic 4G General] zanderman112:
I have a feeling I'll be hanging in this section more often the the S3 :/ lol

~E.R.A.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
You will... i just cant adjust to the Gnex forum.. too many jimmies and Francios from other countries... that and theres alot of A-holes..
[Epic 4G General] || Acer ||:
Me either haha. On the other hand, a lot of people will migrate over there anyway.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Well I'll have to be here and also will want to. I will still have my Epic to play with anyway. This is the first phone I went to full 22 month upgrade with. All others I switched out in a year.
[Epic 4G General] Systom:
So I take it most Epic users are going to jump to the SGS3? Anyone gonna use Sprint's buyout upgrade program for this? Dunno if I wanna wait until Oct. for an upgrade.
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
I will be very surprised if I make it to December LOL!!! I just got a promotion with a nice raise so need to straighten somethings out then pull the trigger. Hoping August will see though.
[Epic 4G General] TexasLTE:
I was kinda hoping for a surprise from Sprint that their version would be slider ...
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
Wishful thinking Tex I heard they went to LG for their slider :(
[Epic 4G General] TexasLTE:
Bummer .... I'm not in a rush to upgrade quite yet anyways .... gonna wait to see what else develops over the next few months as Sprint rolls out their LTE network .... with TPR and AOKP this OG EPIC is doing fine for now ...
[Epic 4G General] Magic Oreo:
i don't want my sgs3 with a slider, just adds thickness.
[Epic 4G General] tazfanatic:
i can wait as well cm7 and 9 doing me just fine. but i am a major geek so temptation is a bi*ch.

ps:

thanks for my 100th
[Epic 4G General] iSaint:
Heard that one before.

Was a shock too she was only 23 :rolleyes: