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[General Topics] Planterz:
I'd forgotten about the differences between the US and international S3s. I've briefly played around with a couple US S3s, and never found them laggy or slow. The processor is definitely behind the times, but the 2GB RAM seems to make up for it. But the international version seems like it would suck. Quad core Exynos 4412 @1.4GHz, 1GB RAM...exactly like what my Galaxy Light has, except mine only has to push a 480x800p screen. I don't think I'd want a 720p screen with that on top of running Touchwiz. I'd consider the performance of my GL as "barely adequate".

On a side-note, I just got ahold of a Nexus 4 myself. A coworker got mad at her boyfriend and threw it at him, and cracked the screen (the top half no longer responds to touch). I had been trying to buy hers (and his) for a month so they can complete their T-Mobile payments and get the Galaxy S5s (and I'd get 2 N4s). Well, she's got a brand new S5 now, and I've got her N4 and a replacement screen assembly and new battery in the mail. Basically I'm getting a refurbished Nexus 4 with new screen and battery for $80. :D I'm so giddy with excitement I can hardly contain myself. I don't know if I'll mess with Android L yet, but CM11 and the LTE modem hack are definitely in store. I've been trying to hunt down a N4 for a while; I've never dabbled with custom ROMs or kernels and I can't wait to try.
[General Topics] mushipkw:
I would also like to know this.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
By LG not a chance. By community, almost for sure. Its a pretty popular phone on here.
[General Topics] therussiann:
32gb ATT LG G3 or 64gb unlocked One Plus One?

what do your guys think is better and why? say if you had both sitting in front of you boxed up what would you use?
[General Topics] bleggy:
good luck actually receiving a one plus one. lol.
[General Topics] therussiann:
^ its ordered on its way.
[General Topics] chuckyo1980:
wait for the next nexus
[General Topics] Marci044:
I'm thinking about a LG g3
[General Topics] dodgebizkit:
Awesome!!!

L is my first dab at custom ROM and kernel actually and I really like it!

While app opening speed is not the same as that of a snapdragon 80X device, it is so fast and smooth it is unbelievable! I love it - I was tempted to sell it and get a lumia 930 but I just can't bare to part with L and the GEL launcher :D

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[General Topics] douglasvbarone:
One Plus One :D
[General Topics] cintaindonesia3:
request "asus zenfone 5"
[General Topics] douglasvbarone:
I like the idea that One Plus One uses CM by officials ways. I like CM so much, can't use my phone without it. And One Plus One will get all support by CM team.

Son as possible, I will buy one.
[General Topics] evilgnomez:
the LG G3 is an amazing smartphone, great picture quality. get that.
[General Topics] Sujunxian:
iphone 8?
[General Topics] kamiikazee:
but from what i hear, the battery is suck, is that true?

yess, much better UI and camera, but less customizeable than android :p
[General Topics] darkmystel:
lol well its not as bad as they say it is :D but yes on rigorous use its bad, used to be better than android earlier :P but now androids come with huge batteries so they are better :P still will get you through a day though on decent normal usage :D

yes true on the customization part, since ios 7 only though :P pre ios 7 it was highly customizable :) now its not really worth jailbreaking anymore
[General Topics] douglasvbarone:
No doubt about that, G3 is a amazing smartphone. But I need to consider the price... One Plus One cost/benefit is far way the best (or will be when start to selling).

Here in Brazil, the smartphones normally costs about 250% of the USA price... Just for example: the Galaxy S5 costs about R$ 2.600,00 today (US$ 1.100 more or less). How much costs in USA? Or another country? [emoji30]

One Plus One will be available in the One Plus store, worldwide. So even if I pay the import taxes, still a attractive price. [emoji2]
[General Topics] PFKMan23:
You can actually buy a OnePlus One with having to resort to Ebay, but if LTE matters to you, most of the phones that are readily available (ie: where you don't need an invite) are for the domestic market in China, if the LTE bands are an indicator.
[General Topics] douglasvbarone:
I kinda broke right now [emoji16], so I'll wait for worldwide realize. Thanks.
[General Topics] netsach:
My in-laws just bought an Oppo Find 7, and i'm tempted. But the Moto G is more in my budget... Anyway, my good ol' DHD is still up and kicking ass !
[General Topics] Preshak:
Never buy spamsung, go for features not for brand name. They hang, have to wait years to receive updates.

HTC, Alcatel, sony. Recommended
[General Topics] 2ndComing:
Loving my LG G3 thus far and I havent even looked at rooting or anything yet. Been very happy. pictures good, fast and smooth, not bad live recording either. So far so good. Loving the controls on the back of the phone. I hear people talking about screen kind of not vibrant and text looking ugly, I am not having those issues
[General Topics] NishaYume:
Lenovo a850+

hello

I want to recommend lenovo a850+ less 100 $ and a great phone 8 cores 1 GB ram.
[General Topics] jmwend:
Samsung galaxy s5
[General Topics] naimish16:
My Future Phone is Xperia Z2!!!

Mine is Xperia Z2:cyclops::cyclops:
[General Topics] mops_:
Probably a note.
[General Topics] Burning_aces:
Hey guys, I'm wanting to upgrade from my Samsung Galaxy S3, my budget is basically $1500.. so any phone on the market. I'm open to waiting a few months for something else how ever the amount of times I've dropped my S3 means I might not have loads of time left :\

I've been looking at the

Moto X

One M8

Galaxy S5

Nexus 5 - contemplating waiting for the next nexus..

One Plus One

LG G3

So basically all competing, similar phones, hence my indecision.

The likelihood is I will root my phone, and put Cynanogenmod on it. I've done it with all my phones thus far, currently running Temasek's rom on my GS3.

Anyone have any recommendations, or suggest waiting a month or two for a rumor they've heard about a phone being released or quite what.. If it makes any difference, I do live in Australia.

Thanks guys
[General Topics] shree_tejas:
Any idea if the sources will be released for the Asus Zenfone 5 phones? I'd love to have it but I'm a flashing-addict. Will it be worth it?

My other option is the Mi3. And the company "may" release the sources if they release Mi4. Ah! I'm super confused.
[General Topics] AndroidYoMama:
currently have an LG optimus G pro, dont mind if i had LG a G3
[General Topics] dwh2o13:
If you were able to purchase a phone off contract unlocked(like the one plus one) , how does that impact your deal with your current provider..... Say Verizon.

I currently like my unlimited data.
[General Topics] nomeeali:
new

wait some more time to get surprise
[General Topics] HridayHS:
You will buy Nexus 5 Or GS5
[General Topics] fabi_92:
I will buy a new GOOGLE NEXUS

Also I like the LG G series
[General Topics] den.90:
I have just bought the Huawei Ascend P7 (white color) and I am totally satisfied by my choice! I recommend this smartphone to everyone looking for a complete and "low cost" phone :)
[General Topics] juan186:
I'm going to try to buy the oneplus one
[General Topics] ex3mer:
For me only Samsung

My first Samsung was an Galaxy Ace, after that i get the Galaxy S2 an now I owne the S4.

My next will be defenitly the S5 and after that the S6 and so on.... :good:
[General Topics] LiamAtkins90:
Don't tend to stay brand loyal myself,

Had S3, I now have an S3 Mini.

LG phones

And that's it.

May go for a Motorola next :D

Sent from S3 Mini

Using XDA App
[General Topics] s8freak:
Samsung Galaxy S6 next year

"No soup for you!Come back one year!!"

Sent from my ViSiX powered AT&T G900A
[General Topics] teonagode:
Wait until IFA Berlin

the Nexus 6,or the Note 4 (Snapdragon version)

Sent from my Nexus 5 running AICP 5.0
[General Topics] Burning_aces:
Will do. Here's hoping I don't damage my phone before that... :good:
[General Topics] karpov92:
finally i choosed OnePlus, completely satisfied, it's an amazing smartphone! :D
[General Topics] His Dudeness:
Need a handy sized, maybe I'd go for an Z1 Compact
[General Topics] juan186:
My first phone was a chinese phone. It was the isa a19
[General Topics] Rohan27:
my contract ends in september. Haven't really looked at my options quite yet. I will be getting a next generation flagship phone though.
[General Topics] joshla102:
What should i buy

Which phone do you think is better between the LG G3 or HTC One M8
[General Topics] huyawns:
I've had time to enjoy the HTC One M8, Galaxy S5, and now the LG G3. Between the three I really do enjoy the aesthetics of the G3, performance of the M8, and display on the S5. I'm currently using the G3 though.

To be honest, I'd definitely move to the 1+1 if I had the opportunity to purchase through an invite.
[General Topics] joshla102:
Right now I only have the option between the G3 and M8. If you had to choose between these two which one would you get? I'm also planning on running a rom like cyanogenmod or PA so UI doesn't really matter to me.

Thanks!
[General Topics] GreekEnigma:
Ok unfortunatly i didnt get the help i needed

so im just going to buy the hdc s5 legend from fastcardtech

Question

its £1.70 for them to root it

should i pay for them to root it

or root it myself somehow when it comes?

is it hard to root a phone (never had a smartphone before)
[General Topics] huyawns:
The HTC One M8's development section is more active, so if you're planning on running custom ROMs, M8 is the way to go.
[General Topics] joshla102:
Thank you so much for your input! I noticed that but I was hoping that development would pick up. The G3 is a relatively new phone and I think its becoming really popular.
[General Topics] livevalue:
Nexus 5 dude.
[General Topics] N00BY0815:
Hey guys, I dropped my old smartphone (LG L9) into the toilett and will get money from my insurance company to get a replacement phone. I have got 240€/320$ for the new phone. Now my question is, which phone would you take and why? I personally would like to have the Moto G for its' quite good specs and reviews, although I am a bit concerned taking a Motorola smartphone... just due to their history now. It has pretty much evrrythjng I need. A decend camera (I know, not the best), very good battery life, fm radio, a good screen, which is also not too big and fits in my pocket nicely and also has a lot of support on the custom ROM side. Because as many other here, I tend to suffer from obsessive ROM flashing disorder :D how about winstupid phones? Are they stkill that bad? Oh and no I dont want to have an iPhone... I currently have the ... lets call it pleasure to use one. Definitly not my type of phone :p

So feel free to post your suggestions ;)

Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] CEM90:
My next phone is the Galaxy Note 4 or the LG G3. I'm leaning more towards the Note 4.
[General Topics] dodgebizkit:
Any leaked note 4 specs yet?

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[General Topics] drramki:
iPhone 6. am tired of fragmented situation with android.
[General Topics] dodgebizkit:
Without sounding rude but just interested - can you explain why it bothers you?

Let me explain why I ask...

You have a phone.it gets periodically updated.

A friend with a nexus has a newer version than you, in fact he gets several updates while you haven't had any for a while...

- why should the fact that others have a newer version than you bother you, if you will eventually get the latest version within the 18month lifespan of the handset, and the phone still does all it did when you bought it....

It very rare that new apostle don't work on recently outdated firmware, most kitkat apps if not all work all the way back to 4.1,most go back to 4.0 and many even GI back to 2.x ...

I appreciate its better to have a current version at all times but... I'm not sure why fragmentation would be that bothersome to you....

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[General Topics] DroidEater1028:
IPhone

just started on xda and need 10 comments to post on development threads but anyways i have never been an apple person i will give it to them to make nice looking devices but their os drives me crazy and just the way the os is built in general i would perfer currently to get an lg g3 but of course everyone has their own preferences. anyways so ya thats my take on the whole iphone buisness. however i would really like to know why you would choose an iphone over a droid (if you do) ;)
[General Topics] alifetolive1234:
Lg g3 is now my choice

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Same situation haha

On your question i think simply a good device will give you the good experience.
[General Topics] shadewrath:
New Phone .....

With all these roms coming out in the market, who needs a new phone !!!! :D :D

There should be some way of modifying or tweaking your phone's hardware though ... kind of upgrade :)

So just keep on installing new Roms with hybrid features and bye bye new phones ;)

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Yeah thats right ... i am definately looking forward towrds this one ....

this will be indeed a game changer ... Best thing .. you have to just shell out a little for Xiaomi phones and no need to worry about the budgets !!!
[General Topics] saurabh88:
What bothering me is exonys cheap of Samsung.. It closed to such extent that note 3 has not even got cynogenmode even nightlies build. No ASop rim.. Just rom with tweak.

That's freaking me out. I am stuck with note 3 and with latest update its even worse... Asking to turn GPS everytime to update weather and battery life suck.. So note 4 may be option but I would rather choose other good thing with little compromise but with better freedom. May be htc or Sony
[General Topics] jkaiser10123:
Looking at an LG G2 with crDroid or Sony Z Ultra but not sure if i would stay stock or go GPE rom
[General Topics] Dsteppa:
Okay guy's looking for a new phone, I've got the Sony Xperia Z right now, I don't prefer getting a bigger phone 5" is really enough for me.

Are there any good phones coming out within lets say... 6 months? I've got nothing against Samsung, but I don't like the plastic bs. I've looked at the Sony Xperia Z3 and that seems to be a 5.2-5.5" device which is to big for me, maybe if they bring out a compact version). There are also rumors about the Xperia Z4, but http://www.xperiaz4.com/ .... If those rumors are true it will be a 6.3" device.. like NO!

My patience and budget are quite unlimited tho.
[General Topics] dodgebizkit:
You don't want a bigger phone... So that rules out the note 4.

The g3 and lumia 930 (seriously!) Ate great options right now though I think the g3 is too big for you.

Perhaps the 6th gen nexus in sept/Oct?

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[General Topics] Stuart Little:
I suggest you the LG G3 !

Quad HD Screen 2K+ Pixels

Laser focus back camera!
[General Topics] teonagode:
The G3 is not future proof,if you want a phone for gaming without any throtling then go for the Htc One M8.

Sent from my Nexus 5 running AICP 5.0
[General Topics] HridayHS:
The Best Phone Is One Plus One
[General Topics] force70:
The cheapest for the level of tech in it yes but far from the best.

sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X +
[General Topics] s8freak:
I'm LOVING my S5 I don't care for AOSP Roms anyways so running ViSiX Rom with some debloat and tweaks it's awesome.

Hey force I just got my son another flip phone Rugby 3 so I'll be looking at the G3 for something different and have two phones.

"No soup for you!Come back one year!!"

Sent from my ViSiX powered AT&T G900A
[General Topics] Alezzander_:
What do you think about MTK6595??

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Yes! LG G3 the BEST!
[General Topics] ShernDog:
You know I am still more than happy with my Samsung Galaxy S3. I mean I'm pretty picky, but I hardly see a stutter (although I don't play games on my phone I think it's a bit redundant). The community support is top notch, it has all major ROMs on it with constant updates such as CyanogenMod and SlimROMs. 2 gigs of ram is more than enough and the CPU holds up fine, I don't know what else you want from a phone unless you drone away at frappe birds or whatever. I bought an extended battery for 20$ on amazon, bought 3 pack monoprice screen protectors and I've been more than happy for the 2+ years when I purchased when it first came out. Personally I'd have it over my friends nexus 4. I would get an S5 if the community developed for it.

Sent from my Nexus 7 running Android L (>^n^)>
[General Topics] GreekEnigma:
ROOT HELP

someone please reply:fingers-crossed:

Ok im going to buy a samsung s5 clone (yes clone) its called a hdc s5 legend

im going to buy it from fastcardtech (it looks good to me what you think?

OK MAIN QUESTION.;)

ok they charge £1.70 to root it for you (should i let them do it?)

i mean ive never had a smartphone before and never rooted a phone before

but i heard rooting a phone makes it better for some reason?

should i pay them to do it as only £1.70 or should i find out if i can root the s5 legend myself?

would love a reply

thankyou

ps yes i would love to buy a real s5 but after last week finding out i have to pay back £4000 in my brothers child tax due to a mistake (long story he lives with me) and hes costing me a arm and leg hes 18 soon though (thankgod lol) as omg hes cost me way more than £4000 more like 10 times that

thanks
[General Topics] Dsteppa:
I'll look into it thanks.

Yeah I also took an interest in the M8.

But like I said before time and budget don't really matter to me. I don't really mind waiting for a device that isn't out yet. I was basically just wondering if there are any "good" phones coming out.

Thanks for the replies!
[General Topics] LoverOfLife:
Please friends, i need some help, and i'm stuck. I want to buy a mid range (mostly stock) android phone, with KitKat, or upgradable to KitKat, 8mp camera, display 4,5-4,7 inch and scratch resistant, a good decent sound, dual sim, card memory support, and no lag. I have available ~230 euros, do you think it's possible with this money ? Can you give me some examples ? Any advice ?

I have in mind Moto G, but the quality of camera is not so good, and it has 16 gb memory, and no card slot.

Thank you!
[General Topics] force70:
Apparently only the black G3 is getting released up here aug 1 which sucks since I always and only buy white phones. Plus not sure if the CAN device will have unlocked BL But TMO does so i may pick up a tmo unit and unlock it.

That and there is possibly an 805 version coming out. ...i would not be happy if i got the 801 version and then they released an 805.

Looks like im waiting to see what happens on the G3 but will be picking up a note 4 for sure.

I got an invite for a oneplus but that companies customer support is a joke so i gave it away. The device itself is nice but without solid support behind it i have no interest in getting one.

sent from Canada via my Note 3, Note 2 or One X +
[General Topics] megaancient:
Currently using Xperia E with Termin 3.5 Rom.

Looking for a new phone probably moto g or Asus zenfone 5. Quite undecided about which one to buy.
[General Topics] Alezzander_:
I had before LG OPTIMUS G PRO a NEO N003 on MTK6589T and want to say that it was a great phone. I received it from 1st part and no troubles.

I think to buy in the future MTK with LTE support.
[General Topics] Aunpa:
Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy

HTC One M8
[General Topics] Unbr8kbal:
Oneplus one

Seriously i think bang for buck it's the one plus one right now!
[General Topics] teonagode:
Until it becomes wideliy avaliable it will become obsolete :D

Sent from my Nexus 5 running AICP 5.0
[General Topics] Jacksonz91:
Samsung Galaxy S5:victory::victory::victory:
[General Topics] klutchmonkey:
Anything samsung. everything i have of theirs is top notch!
[General Topics] Concept211:
Currently on Galaxy S3 but I'm about to receive the OnePlus One tomorrow in the mail! :fingers-crossed:
[General Topics] maddboss:
I want to buy an unlocked Xperia, but I don't know what worth much for the price: Xperia Z2, Z1 or Z1 Compact (or maybe Z Ultra)
[General Topics] Torrify:
Lot of hype certainly...

I think we need a bit of time to tell how they stack up in the real world though. Especially in terms of reliability..

For me personally, the lack of removable battery and external storage was a deal breaker.
[General Topics] xImposter:
I'm really considering the Samsung Galaxy Mega. I want a bigger screen. Although I am close to not getting it because devs are struggling to get development going on it. Then again I want the Note 3 because of the amoled screen. AHHHHHHH the choices...

Owned devices:

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 i605 (on Straight Talk) : Beans ROM 26

Asus Transformer TF300T: Kisskat ROM
[General Topics] adibeckett:
Why not the Sony xperia z ultra? Cheaper and better specs with the exception of the removable battery and better camera.
[General Topics] Burning_aces:
Hey, if you were having issues with your S3 - some random resets from dropping it and shocking battery life as in I have to give it multiple charges per day, or have it on charge for most of the day, would you switch to the S5/M8 or try push through until the Nexus 6/some other phone is released?
[General Topics] mushipkw:
I'm also in this dilemma. Was thinking of upgrading to G2 because of larger battery but came to know it had GPS issues.
[General Topics] GuyInTheCorner:
In two weeks time, getting myself a brand new 32 GB LG G3 :D

Huge upgrade from my ageing S3

-Sent from Guy's phone via Tapatalk

>Sammy Note 10.1: stock, no root

>Sammy S3 stock, no root
[General Topics] Burning_aces:
You mean G3 right?

Yeah exactly though. I'm sick of my phone just hard to know whether I should wait...
[General Topics] fazliey:
My favourite phone right...note 2
[General Topics] Alezzander_:
Was presented MI 4. What are you thinking about this flagman?
[General Topics] TOKKY911:
For me is.. Xperia Z 'cause it have a lot of app,ability like Z2 by eXistenZ rom.. :D
[General Topics] chanoleproso:
Droid X without any doubt.
[General Topics] dodgebizkit:
Hell yeah, nice jump! From int or US

S3?

I never knew iPhone users used this forum: P why not wait for the 6?

Looks cool, very chique, Chinese, powerful...

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[General Topics] leonidfg:
5114

Definetely going for the HTC One M8. It looks so beautiful *-*
[General Topics] DroidEater1028:
ROMMMMS

look im down for roms lol ill download anything. i notice myself flying through roms every week. but...... i have a one s not much development on that :( trying to find a good android 4.3 rom or higher. need 4.3 for weon glasses. but ya so upgrade is needed. lol but def. roms is the best way to go if you dont have enough money to lay down for a new phone #me#lgg3#$573 lolololololol
[General Topics] HridayHS:
The Best Phone Ever --- One Plus One
[General Topics] teonagode:
You mean bang for the buck :D but definitivelly not the best !

Sent from my Nexus 5 running AICP 5.0
[General Topics] innomi:
No he meant the best phone.

At this point there is nothing better than the oneplus one.

Bang for buck wise.

And! Specs wise!

And trust me when I say that.

I have the opportunity to put it next to an s5 note3 m8 g3 and it rocks those phones out of the water.

If you care about antutu? Oneplus scores a 10% better minimum than the other phones.

In terms of daily use? Hell. I can't see a phone with is fluently as the oneplus.

And the battery... O my god... Whatever I do? It just keeps on going!

Sent from my 1+1 64GB