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[General Questions and Answers] jon_yarbrough:
HTC One M8, Galaxy S5 or LG G3

Hi all,

I'm looking to get a new phone. For the past few years, I've been a Galaxy nut. I've had and really like the Galaxy series phones. But, I've heard good things about the HTC One M8 and the LG G3. I do root my phones and like custom ROMs, so, my question is, between these three phones, should I stick with Galaxy or should I try one of the others? I'm not a Developer, so I wouldn't be using my phone for that. I like a lot of customization, lots of free space, quick response, a long lasting battery and overall bad assery from my phone. Also, if you think there is a better phone than these 3, I'd like to hear about it. Thanks all.

-Jon
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
Not yet.

They have 4 service centers atm across the globe.

Sent from my 1+1 64GB
[General Questions and Answers] Snip3rPolska:
Which phone choose ? I mean max 200 - 250$.

Prices in Poland :

- HTC Desire 310 150 $ +

- HTC Desire 500 200 $

- HTC ONE S 200 $ +

- LG L65 160 % +

I'm really think about HTC ONE S.
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
Same answer as I already gave.

Oneplus one is the besr phone on the market atm. And longest for battery

It's true invites only yet (for 2 months or so) just join their forum to relieve an invite.

Plus it's only 299

Sent from my 1+1 64GB
[General Questions and Answers] jon_yarbrough:
Yeah, I've checked out the OnePlus One and it a sweet looking phone. The only problem is, through my work, it's not offered as an option for our company phone. :(
[General Questions and Answers] nodavilp:
Hey all!

Need to choose new phone based on some criteria:

1. Battery life

2. Battery life

3. 4,5~4,7" display and minimum 1gb ram,

4. custom rom support ( long live XDA developers! :) )

5. minimum 16GB memory card if there is no external memory slot

The choices are:

SGS3

xperia z or sp

and

optimus G, ascend p6, moto G, lg g2 mini(really looks good but there is not much xda support for this device since its new i guess)
[General Questions and Answers] azkafikrikarim:
:D

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[General Questions and Answers] trapistasajt:
Which would you choose?

G2 mini

Xperia Sp

Xperia m2
[General Questions and Answers] Zanec:
MTK8389 vs Intel Atom Z2520 vs Allwinner A31s

Which chipset is better suited for gaming overall?

All tablets that I'm looking at have 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM.

MTK(1.2Ghz, Quad) has PowerVR SGX544 single core(MP) graphics chip @ 300Mhz. Intel(1.2Ghz, Dual) has PowerVR SGX544 dual core(MP2) graphics chip @ 300Mhz. Allwinner(1Ghz, Quad) has a custom PowerVR Series5XT SGX544 dual core(MP2) graphics chip @ 355Mhz.

I would appreciate reviews/opinions based on actual user experience. Purely for gaming, and I'm not talking about Facebook games or social stuff, I mean like - Heroes of Order & Chaos, Real Racing 3(on Medium at least), Asphalt 8: Airborne, etc.

Also, don't care about software, visual appeal, so just performance wise opinions please.
[General Questions and Answers] cacing32:
I think HTC Desire 500 is better than HTC ONE S because Desire 500 has extra slot storage while ONE S not (but internal 16GB), Desire 500 also has better processor (Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5 vs Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait), and better capacity battery.

Xperia SP :good:
[General Questions and Answers] Spades2006:
I have a PS3 hooked up to my TV and sound system for Netflix and Pandora thru the web browser which has worked fine for over a year, but I finally bit the bullet and purchased Spotify Premium. Unfortunately, the Spotify web app blows. The device I get needs to have a 3.5mm AUX-out or headphone jack to plug into my stereo, so Chromecast is a no-go for me. The RK3066 seems perfect for my use.

I also want a good way to control it wirelessly from the couch. The PS3 controller is pretty flawless for Netflix and Pandora from 20 feet away. The ability to stream mkvs from my Synology box would be a nice touch as well since the PS3 lacks that ability.

Sidenote: I really like the way Rdio controls itself on other devices. If you’re streaming Rdio for your PC for example, you can fire up the Rdio app on your mobile device and control it (skip tracks, vol up/down etc) that way without moving. However this is basically the only benefit that Rdio has on Spotify, and it falls short in every other way. Is there an app that would allow similar functionality of controlling one Android device with another? If not, what kind of hardware controllers should I be looking at here?
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
If it's for gaming?

Don't use mtk and allwinner.

So that should be easy pick then for you ;)

I had quicker devices than the ones you say. And games lagged big time on those to.

But why you want the cheap chipsets?

Why not get one with a snapdragon? Or Nvidia? Perhaps a little more expensive but no problems.

Or get a Samsung tab 1 or 2.

Those are cheap and still better than the chipsets you speak of.

Sent from my 1+1 64GB
[General Questions and Answers] Zanec:
Well, uh I'm not sure about you, but the price differences where I am from are quite... drastic, for me at least.

The Intel one costs 159€ and that is the most expensive of the 3, now, unless I want a refurbished or a second/third-hand Galaxy Tab, its going to cost me at least double of the Intel's price, same with any multi-core Snapdragon devices, I also don't have any NVIDIA supported devices near me.
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
Serious?

A Galaxy Tab 1 costs around 300 over there? It's for clearance sale here around 79 euro..

Then order 1 abroad. You will be happier with a good device. Trust me.

Don't go cheap or you will regret it.

Sent from my 1+1 64GB
[General Questions and Answers] Gamer4Life:
ion versus s2

Hello guys, i am a new member here, and i know that my question is outdated but this is my budget

which phone is better , samsung galaxy s2 or xperia ion (4g version; but no 4g in my country yet)

most important thing is a phone that i can install a nice vanilla stable kitkat version like the one in nexus phones/motorolla moto x/g

smooth performance and good looking menu

watch a movie maybe once a week

check facebook and other accounts like 8 times a day +-

i don't need any high end phones, my choices are only these two phones , they are used phones, the xperia ion is 25 euros more expensive
[General Questions and Answers] Snip3rPolska:
But processor is perfect in One S. I mean maybe this is 2 x.1, GHz Krait but is good. Screen as better and have better viewing angles. 16 GB storage is sufficient for me :)
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
If you need to choose between those 2?

Get the s2 for sure!

Still a very good phone and a massive active community on rom development!

Sent from my 1+1 64GB
[General Questions and Answers] rYzkiE_17:
in my opinion i will choose the s2
[General Questions and Answers] Mad saint uden:
I do like a samsung (I had the tab 1 for just over two years) but find there cameras somewhat lacking. I have no experience of sony.
[General Questions and Answers] sizy89:
Hello everbody!I need some help with choose my new android phone.i have samsung galaxy ace now,and i want to buy a new android phone,one of those(lg g3,htc one m8.one plus one,samsung note 3) and i need help from someone who has expirience with this phones..i watch rewievs and comparison a lot ,but its not the same..lg g3 i like a lot,but i see users write a lot that he is turning off a lot by itself,and overheating and its stupid to me to buy something for my money that has that issues..i need some advices about what is best to buy..thanks a lot for the answers and sorry for my writing i dont write english so good
[General Questions and Answers] M!shr@ji:
Go for Note 2/3

I have a Note 2 since its release and I'm in love with it till date. It simply stands out with its spen and the development still going on for this device. But you don't count Note 2 as an option, do you? Note 3 is more powerful but doesn't add too much usefulness to Note 2. I have all the features (almost all) of Note 3 on my Note 2 via custom TW based ROMs (DN3, Phoenix, Dr. Ketan's, Emotroid etc. to name a few).

I'd suggest you to buy an old/new Note 2 and wait for some revolutionary technology before putting in huge money into a phone that's soon going to be outdated.
[General Questions and Answers] iamshimu:
Which handset I should buy?

Hello again!

I need your kind suggestion as I am looking to buy a new phone for me. According to my purchasing ability I can afford following handsets.

1. Samsung Note 3

2. LG G2

3. LG G2 Pro

4. Nexus 5

5. Iphone 5

Currently I am using Xperia Arc. I usually do not use handsets. If I buy any handset, then surely I will use for next 1 and 1.5 years. I need a device which will have better and faster data service, exchange mail service, handset apps, camera, longer battery life and good camera option.

I am confused. Please suggest me which handset I should purchase among them. You can also suggest other handset. Please also mention the reason why should I buy!

Looking forward to your suggestion.

Thanks,

Shimu
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
Then get the oneplus one. Better than those fones. Plus no overheating. And cheaper. And longer lasting battery and better specs

Sent from my 1+1 64GB

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Same answer for you

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[General Questions and Answers] sizy89:
note 2 no,i believe its good but its old,note 3 i like a lot too,i watched the rewievs and its better even from some newer phones,and i like big screen,but i dont want to hurry with buying,as u say its better wait a litlle bit
[General Questions and Answers] MGA1996:
Which hadset to buy?

Hey

My budget is 250$ and I'll be getting an unlocked phone, here are the phones i am thinking to get:

1. HTC One X 32gb

2. HTC Sensation XE

3. HTC Desire 500

From these 3 i am most inclined to get the One X as it seems to be the mos powerful, am i right?

Or are there any other handsets that pack better specs and fit in 250$ (preferably HTCs)?

Thnx in advance

Mike

P.S. My current phone is HTC desire (3-4 y.o.)
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
The one X is the most powerful right

But it suffers badly from the batter

Try getting the One X+

Or a second hand Htc One m7
[General Questions and Answers] innomi:
Get the oneplus one. 249 dollar.

Bet phone on the market atm!

Sent from my 1+1 64GB
[General Questions and Answers] StumpedTechy:
My asus tf700 is getting a tad long in the tooth. Even with a custom rom and rewiped it still is pretty sluggish. I have had it a few years so am looking to upgrade. I can't quite seem to find a good fit from all the different things I have looked at and the "best" lists and am not sure what all I should jump into buying. Whenever I stop by electronic stores I always find something to negate the tablet buy. Here is my lists of things I would really like it to have.

Over 7 inches in size, I like the 10 inch of my tf700 but would not be sad if it shrunk just a bit.

SD Card slot for my media and saves.

Largeish battery

Recent model (like this last year or so old models need not apply)

Under $500

Prefer 32 megs memory can live with 16 if I have to.

Android OS

Ones that have caught my eye are Nvidia Shield tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014. Are there any others out there I should be including in my list? Are there any of the above 3 I should avoid for any reason? I really don't like the best tablet lists that are out there and would like some honest input, hopefully from a purchaser of a newer model tablet.
[General Questions and Answers] B.Frank:
I would only recommend the Nvidia Shield over the two Samsung tablets if your are purchasing it solely for gaming. Since I don't think that's your main reason for buying a tablet I suggest going for the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2. This comes with android KitKat OS which is better than the JellyBean on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1. It also has a slightly bigger screen. The one advantage of the Note is that is has enhanced sound quality when playing music and such.:o

I once played around with a Lenovo tablet that's up to par with the samsung but I can't remember the model.:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Dan_96:
S4 or P7?

Hi All,

a friend of mine is going to change his Lumia 925 because of Windows Phone.

He is going to pass to Android with a contract so he can only choose between a few phones, The most interesting are the Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) and the Huawei Ascend P7. The prices are the same so I suggest him to buy the S4 simply because it has more unofficial development that means lots of roms, guides, etc... Despite this, I'd like to have an advice from the community. Which would you buy?

Thank You,

Daniele.
[General Questions and Answers] B.Frank:
These two phones are quite similar in specs. The main differences are that version of the Ascend has a better quality secondary camera which higher than most phones really. The ascend also promises a longer battery life and comes with Android KitKat OS while the samsung has to be upgraded after purchase.

The samsung galaxy S4 comes with a wider range of pre-installed apps.

Although with the ascend u can always install those same apps if you want to.
[General Questions and Answers] Zanec:
Could you give me a link as to what kind of a GT1 you mean, Google Search gives so many results...
[General Questions and Answers] iAirplane:
Hi,

I've had a HTC HD2 for about 6 years now, but saldy today it broke, so I'm looking for a replacement.

I'm hoping to buy a phone that is just as reliable and durable as this one.

I prefer android phones, and it should have 4G.

Plus since I can be clumsy it should be a strong phone, and since it should last a couple of years, the battery needs to be replace-abe.

My HD2 was 4.3 inch, I'd prefer the same size or a bit bigger, but definitely not 5inch or bigger.

So any recommendations? I like the nexus 5 except for the size, or maybe a galaxy mini or another HTC?

Thanks :)
[General Questions and Answers] Antonio GT-I8730T:
Hi iAirplane maybe Samsung Galaxy Express i8730 is for you check out the specs on gsmarena.
[General Questions and Answers] pablorav:
Like some others said... OnePlus One is the best device ATM and its in your budget :)
[General Questions and Answers] ravilov:
Hello,

My first post in this section. Trying to help my wife pick out her new phone. She currently has the S4 Active and it's kinda falling apart (GPS is malfunctioning, USB port got flimsy and is losing connection, just general slowness at times...) so she is looking for a replacement that's roughly equally capable but with less issues. She's also not too happy with the Active's size, she says it often feels uncomfortably large, so she'd prefer something smaller (but still with decent specs). She's on AT&T and she'll get the new phone through the offered upgrade so we are interested in/limited to only the devices AT&T currently has on offer (list available here). We're mostly interested in Android phones. Here's what we're considering so far:

S4 mini

Moto X

HTC M8

S4

Here's what's important to her:

good hardware quality and reliability, no silly issues or factory bugs and errors (overheating, display/touch issues, battery issues etc.)

easy to unlock/flash/customize, with an active community and good custom ROM selection (turns out the S4 Active community is, well... not very active)

easy to return to stock, in case we need to claim the warranty

camera is very important, the pictures must be decent and usable in most common conditions (full daylight as well as a dim room)

external SD card support would be nice

ruggedness and waterproof is not a demand but is definitely a plus

Her general usage pattern is generally Chrome, Facebook, Youtube, Hangouts (text chat, photo sharing, video chat), a few games for the kids, plus the mandatory Candy Crush for her (this is actually quite important, the game must run smoothly). She often multitasks, browses in Chrome then copies a link to a Facebook post then gets back to Chrome etc, so it is important there is as little lagginess in this area as possible. (This is why we're somewhat concerned with only 1.5 GB RAM in S4 mini...)

So what are your recommendations for a good replacement for her?
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Of those, I'd say the Moto X might be the best choice. It packs a large screen in a small package, and fits the hand very well. It'll outperform the S4 Mini in typical daily usage and is significantly smaller than the S4 and M8. The Moto X might be smoother than the S4 too, despite its "inferior" hardware. The M8 wins in terms of performance, but it's quite large. And of course, the Moto X can be customized to your wife's preferences from Motorola's website (and still be purchased with new contract). It's not waterproof, but it does have the hydrophobic nanocoating that Motorola puts on all their phones, so it'll survive a splash of liquid, some rain, or probably even a quick dunk in the toilet. I can't speak for development though.
[General Questions and Answers] shadowcore:
Acer liquid e 700 or Moto G or Huawei Ascend Mate or Huawei G750 or xperia z or z ultra?

170€ 190€ 260€ 270€ 280€ 290€

Cheapest to most expensive.

I have been looking for a phone recently to replace my LG optimus 4x HD.

The main reason why I really like the Acer e 700 is the battery of 3500 mah, thats amaizing and its 2GB or ram,tripple slot sim. CM support? Will it have any?

For the Moto g its the support and custom roms. 1 GB ram, bad. 2000 Mah, bad, no microSD slot.

Huawei Mate is kinda in the middle and has good price vs performance + 4000 mah batttery, that makes it good. Probably no CM support. ???

Huawei G750 has octa core and is 3000 mah, also very good with very good performance Same as above,

Xperia Z has good performance and good custom rom support and looks good to me. TFT screen kinda kills it for me.

and lastly Z ultra has the best price to performance ratio here, with great display and great CPU. Its size concerns me on its practicality and the possibility of it being stolen easily.

Anyone, has anyone had any experience with these and suggest me something?

All of them are very good but each of them has its draw backs.

I am between going for the acer simply because of its unbeatable price vs battery performance and going for xperia z or z ultra for the build quality and custom rom support?

I would really reconsider the Huawei devices if they have CM support because their relatively high price kills their competivity vs the Acer device and moto g.

Im kinda swinging towards the acer. I dont care about gaming, just listening to browsing and emails,music, videos so on.

Anyone?

My experience with the LG 4X HD was good, but its battery life was my main problem.

Also, really bad LG support. They refused to release more than one update on the phone.

Honorable suggestions: (:P), LG G2, I kinda dislike its lack of bezels. Yes, I want to hold a phone, not a screen on my hands.

Nexus 5 is too expensive where I work, I hate its weak battery.

All the other flagships and beauties are far too expensive.
[General Questions and Answers] Austie1337:
Hello. My phone is having some problems with the SIM card slot and it seems I'm not the only one so its a common Samsung galaxy s4 problem and the only way to fix it is if I replace the phone. So I was wondering what you thought I should do. Take a trip to Best buy and get the Nexus 5 or just wait for the Nexus 6 or whatever its going to be called? I definitely want a Nexus. Thanks, your opinions are helpful!
[General Questions and Answers] Lelouch Lamperouge:
Xiaomi Mi3

I 'm not sure if this is the right thread for this but here it goes - I'd like to buy a Xiaomi Mi3 or lower because it has good specs and cheaper but I can't find it in local stores. Do they have a specific store located in each country?
[General Questions and Answers] Pator57:
Hi, i want to buy a new phone but i would like to have some help.

I have an htc buzz wildfire wich is very lagy on ics or higher version of android, so i want to switch.

I search an android phone with :

- a camera with minimum 8 megapixel

- active community of dev on xda

- good spec for gaming

- A lot of rom avaible

- an hdpi phone compatible with all the apk

- gpu and good driver

- a price lower than 300 dollars

Thanks to help me to found my new device
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Nexus 4 16gb off eBay for $240 (new). If you're in North America you can enable the LTE modem to work on band 4, otherwise you're limited to HSDPA+ @42.2Mb/s, which is still pretty fast. It'll handle any game you can throw at it, and the development for this phone is one of, if not the most active and expansive. The only other option would be to find a used Nexus 5 or maybe a used LG G2 or Moto X. I guess there's also the OnePlus One 16gb, which retails at $299, if you can get the invite to buy one.
[General Questions and Answers] HridayHS:
I think one plus is best 64 gb in normal price...
[General Questions and Answers] Mefna:
Don't know how to choose between tablets 8" 1024x768 or 9" 800x480

Hi all, I hope this is the right thread for asking, I searched beforehand and didn't find an answer.

Also, forgive my bad English

I have a few points(miles) in my credit card that are about to expire if I don't use them, I don't plan to travel anytime soon, and was thinking on getting a tablet, albeit a low end or cheap one.

It will be my first one, and I don't really need one, but hey!

My main use (I guess) will be to read digital comics first and e-books second, and on very rare occasions watch a few videos, but not full length movies.

And I used to think that the screen space would be my only concern, I would go for a 10" screen, but don't have enough points.

With my amount of points to expire, the first to catch my eye is a 9" screen with 800x480 resolution, but then I found a 8" screen but with 1024x768 resolution.

I don't have experience in this, so bear with me. The ideal would be to go to a store and take both in my hands, and preferably, to sample the same image in both screens. But I don't get to do that, I have to choose over the internet.

I know that the bigger resolution should mean a sharper image, but the extra inch shouldn't compensate for that? I'm a noob, I really don't know.

I tried to alter the resolution in my laptop, to see witch was going to be the difference, obviously 1024 has the sharper image, but I don't know how to compensate for the screen size difference (the laptop is 15,4", by the way).

Maybe if I ask like this...

A comic book (or a e-book) page in full screen in a 9" device with 800x480 resolution wouldn't be as "readable" or "enjoyable", or even more, that in a 8" screen device, but with 1024x768 resolution? The extra room in the screen wouldn't mean that the text will be bigger, meaning that being less sharp isn't really noticeable?

Ps.:I know that some (or a lot of) people can. But I can't tell the difference, in my 42" plasma tv, between watching a movie in 720p or in 1080p. Don't know if that info is relevant either, sorry