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[General Questions and Answers] crimsonnight:
I currently have an HTC One X but desperately need to upgrade to a phone with a decent battery - what's my best option at the moment? I'd also prefer a smaller device than the One X but this comes secondary to the battery.

I'm very interested in the Droid Maxx but I don't think I could handle the shoddy camera...
[General Questions and Answers] elbarto7:
Been using nexus 5 for 5 days now but I think I will exchange it for Z1s (32gb internal + up to 64 gb sd card) before 14 days is over. Is the Z1s worth the $200 difference? TIA
[General Questions and Answers] gull_s_777:
I upgraded from One X to G2 and battery is amazing on G2.
[General Questions and Answers] abdel12345:
Yes. It's a premium phone. Looks premium and feels premium. Only thing is I heard display looking Angles are bad but that Doesn't bother me as I usually look straight at my phone. Depends on the person. It's also the waterproof and bigger battery. I was going to trade my nexus 5plus 40 dollars fir a z1s but it was locked on tmobile. So I went with a g2 for an even trade but if the z1s was unlocked I'd rather have done that though the g2 it's amazing too and I don't think I can ever leave the knock on feature now that I'm used to it
[General Questions and Answers] TPS_Reports:
I started with GalaxyNexus(toro) but quickly moved to a LG G2(vs980). G2 has a very good battery and I have gotten used to the power button and the volume rockers on the back of the phone. LOVE knock knock!!
[General Questions and Answers] meet_death:
Xperia Z1 Compact or Galaxy S4

Hi,

I am thinking of buying a new phone. My main requirements are:

1) Should have excellent music output through headphones (I use in-ears)

2) Should have 3G

3) Decent camera

4) USB OTG

5) Memory card slot

6) Decent battery life

7) Within $550 (INR 35000)

I'm not a very heavy user (about a couple of hours of music playback on my daily commute, some internet browsing, whatsapp and 20 mins of calls on an average day).

I have zeroed in on the Galaxy S4 i9500 and the Xperia Z1 Compact. I love Samsung's screen, but absolutely hate Touchwiz, and the overall design of the phone. Also, I'm finding very confusing reviews of the S4 i9500's audio output quality. I love the Z1 Compact's design, and really like the fact that it is waterproof, but I had the Z before and the screen was really bad. I'm hoping that being a Sony, the music quality would be good on the Z1c. Also, the Z1c retails for about $80 more than the Galaxy S4 where I live.

I'm confused. Can anyone help me out?
[General Questions and Answers] DafabHoid:
If you are happy with a rooted phone, then you could install Viper4Android, an app with HUGE settings to definitely improve audio quality (I'm very lucky with it on my phone).

If not, then a Sony device is probably the best, I think they all have a "Clear audio" called system onboard (a bit similiar to Viper4Android, but way less powerful).

With a loss of the manufacturer support you can also flash a (pre-rooted) ROM with a different apperance on the Galaxy S4, if Touchwiz is a k.o. criterium.
[General Questions and Answers] AkOsIrAnUtO9980:
Choose S5 if you like the Touchwiz UX of S5, if you want to track your statistics on your health or fitness hobbies/activities (walking, running, jogging, cycling, etc.), want to have the fastest Auto-focusing cam with many features, have a Dust-proof and Water-proof phone, enjoy personalization on your phone (Android), an average screen size(for Android users who had used 4.7 - 5 inch screen phones but big screen size for some users).

Choose the 5S, if you want the experience of iOS. It's very simple UI that you will Jailbreak if you want to have a big customization to your iPhone. Also a phone that comfortably fits in your hand. A good quality camera that shoots photos fast. Fingerprint sensor that is much more easier to use than S5. An alluminum unibody design vs Plastic back on S5.

I hope this will help you make a decision.
[General Questions and Answers] FAIRUZLYNNZAN:
g2 and gpro2
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
Hi...

Had to share this, today i sold my G2 and i bought a Note 2. I really do not miss the G2. This is awesome. Gonna root the phone tonight and flash ditto note 3 ROM :D

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[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
So u went backwards in everythig except screen size and S Pen
[General Questions and Answers] Bench80:
Hi

I'm searching for a cheap phone with Android.

It should have enough memory and a dualcore CPU and about 4" Display.

WLAN and Cam should work good and it should have 4G.

I won't play any games with it, just phone, SMS, Whatsapp and Internet, and maybe here or there a quick picture.

Price about 200€ and buyable in Germany.

Currently I'm using an old Wave2 with badadroid, but it is simply to old and slow and my SIM isn't working good with badadroid.

Thanks for all suggestions.
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
That's your point of view. I can add an sd card, change battery, work on my files easier... i don't need a blazing fast processor or full hd screen. I don't need the 13 mpix camera. I had the G2 for 2 months and it didn't fullfill my need. This one does :)

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[General Questions and Answers] abdel12345:
I hope you at least made some money too because note 2 isn't as much as g2
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
I bought the G2 for 599€ and sold it for 450€. Bought the Note 2 for 300€ with 1 year warranty. Made 150€... Not bad :)

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By the way the G2 is 549€ right now and the Note 2 is 599€... this is portugal lol, i think the Note 3 is about 699€ or 799€... so you can see how smartphone's prices are hi as hell...

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[General Questions and Answers] chinti:
hi, switching from iphone to android. just sold iphone 4s yesterday. have a budget of 400usd, what phone is recommended? camera come first.
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
Xperia Z1 or LG G2... i don't know how much they cost in the US...

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[General Questions and Answers] chinti:
they both cost more than 450, im now leaning towards nexus 5
[General Questions and Answers] abdel12345:
Z1 is good if you want high megapixel Camera. 20.1 megapixels. Costs around 400 If you don't mind used. A new one is probably around 500. G2 used is around the same price of 350~400. The moto x is pretty nice for less than both and a 4.7 inch screen rather 5~5.2 inches and it had awesome software features
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
That's a great device, people love it... but what about the camera? Doesn't the 4s have a 8mpix camera?

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He's right the moto x is a good choice...

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[General Questions and Answers] chinti:
4S camera is 8mgpx? :eek: its pretty bad...so i guess nexus 5 wont b a good upgrade. i really wan xiaomi mi3, but not sure which seller to buy it from
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
Nexus 5 is a good upgrade, it's way better than the 4s. Yeah i think it's 8megapixels...

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[General Questions and Answers] chinti:
yeah just check, 4S is 8mgpx...hesitating now for nexus 5. LTE doesnt work outside of US but 3G work right?
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
I'm in portugal, 3g works...

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[General Questions and Answers] abdel12345:
The megapixels only matters for cropping photos and zooming. The nexus 5 has better Camera. The megapixels aren't more but it had ois and it takes good pictures. I had one but moved to g2 for better battery.
[General Questions and Answers] chinti:
decided i will order nexus 5, but there wont be stock until march 14 though, gonna have to wait 2 weeks
[General Questions and Answers] oralover2006:
hi all,

after Huawei Ascend Y300 now I am going to Huawei Ascend G610s because it has 1GB RAM, Quad Core Processor, 5 inch Screen etc. etc. is here any one who experienced it, please let me know about and share some good and bad etc.

please, also inform about safely ROOTING this device ( how to )

regards.
[General Questions and Answers] thatdude02:
Hey all, I am at another crossroads here. I want a 4g/LTE capable tablet but don't want to spend a fortune (looking at you apple!). I already have a Nexus 7 2013 WiFi, but I really want the built in networking (no WiFi at home so just tethering for now). Do you think the LTE model Nexus 7 is a worthy upgrade or is there something better on a budget? Thanks everyone!
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
What do u want in a phone ? But i guess a Galaxy S4 is good

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] maxfact:
Hallo hi,

i like would buy a motorola x or xiaomi m2s or xperia z1 compact

I try a smartphone with better battery, resistant dust-shock-water, mainly because used for track mountain bike but I would like to install a rom miui (fantastic I'm in love)

What recommended??
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
I guess the moto x is the best for falls. No glass. It has great battery life and good radios. Go for it

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
I agree with him...

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[General Questions and Answers] femiro:
Hello everyone.

Would anyone consider the choice between Xperia Z1 Compact and LG G2 a tough one? Cause I can't seem to find an easy answer..
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
I had the LG G2, Great screen, fast, good battery, no sd card slot, 13 mpixel cam, heats up a lot while playing games. Why not go for the original Z1? Z1 compact is too small...

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[General Questions and Answers] maxfact:
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Thanks mate
[General Questions and Answers] femiro:
Actually Its size is kinda bonus in my opinion. I really don't find it necesary to be that big. Especially the original Z1 which is even bigger than G2. If you put size aside? Would say it lacks anywhere else?
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
I think you should try the phones before you buy them. If you get the G2 get the 32 Gb version. The z1 has better build quality, better camera and better battery saving options but i reckon the G2 is stil a better phone overall. Unfortunatelly no sd card slot and that's annoying. This is only my opinion. Get what you think it's better for you mate, carry on researching before you buy

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[General Questions and Answers] femiro:
Thnks mate. I hope that better build quality means that it can also last longer in time. I'll keep my research though. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
What i mean by that is because the G2 is plastic all around and you can hear the plastic sweak when you hold it a little harder, while the Z1 it has a stronger body

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[General Questions and Answers] heldc:
What Android watch, if any, should I buy?

I'm thinking the Samsung Galaxy gear looks good. I like the color screen, and that it shoots 720 video all on its own. I'm strongly inclined to get a device with a color screen, unless someone can explain what advantages a B&W/e-ink screen offers, other than battery life.
[General Questions and Answers] rjunraj:
Can anyone tell me where can i buy xiaomi mi 3 snapdragon version ?
[General Questions and Answers] new_at_this(jatin):
need help in choosing a device..

Hello guys,

the title of thread is interesting

okay...

I want to buy a new phone. it should be

fast

good for gaming

do not lag when playing

sound should be good(my current phone has speaker in back so some times i had to direct sound using my hand lol

screen shouldn't be small, but not too big(should get into pocket of my jeans easily)

and last should be low on price

I hope that's not too much to ask

I am currently using htc explorer.....:crying:

that's an old phone and low on memory too but thanks to memory scripts....

thanks in advance

Jatin
[General Questions and Answers] justastudent:
Go for samsung galaxy s4 or if u want even smaller budget the grand 2

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Pls check out my thread and give few suggestions for tablets
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
The G2 is the best for u, just see some vids for the speaker. Other than that, its better than the S4 in all the factors ur asking for

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] new_at_this(jatin):
Thank you guys, great help. May be ishould go for grand 2. but is their any posibilities that i could have even less budget phone because its not for me but for my nephew. I dont think that he is not that old to carry that device. how about micromax canvas magnus? or some equally ranged phone.:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] rjunraj:
Sold my nexus 4 for 250$ 8gb model

Is this good deal ?

And now what should i buy ?

My budget is 350$ i want a 2gb ram phone with nice battery your valuable response is highly appreciated
[General Questions and Answers] gull_s_777:
For nice battery , nothing beats G2 currently in 5-5.2 size phones.
[General Questions and Answers] owlieowl:
GNex Died!

So, my Galaxy Nexus just bit the dust. Well, it fell in the water anyway.

My new upgrade is here in 6 days, I want to buy a full price $200 contract phone from Verizon. I'm looking at mainly the Galaxy S5, HTC One 2, and Sony Xperia Z2. Obviously will wait until whatever phone is out, don't know if people can actually help me speaking to unreleased phones, but maybe to the brands and previous iterations!

I am probably going to go with the Galaxy S5 based on the fact that my girlfriend has had an S3 now forever, loves it (even though it's had to be replaced once, and the power button on the new one popped out and is lost, but it's survived a drop in the toilet), and I really like it too, when I use it. Much more pleasing than my Galaxy Nexus.

But I've seen people on XDA bash the Galaxy series before, so I wanted to see what that was about and if there were any merits with going with HTC or Sony.

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
Personal opinion... get the Note 3 or the Z2 i know the note 3 is not in your options but i had to say it, for me it's just an awesome device. Don't get me wrong the S5 is a great phone aswell but in the galaxy line for me... only Note.

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[General Questions and Answers] abdel12345:
Yes that's really good. Brands new on Google play they Were selling for 199 when they were on sale.

Maybe nexus 5 ids good? It's right at 350 but you'll have to pay tax and shipping so around 380. I bought a nexus 5 And overall price was 380. I then sold it for 340 and bought a g2 off eBay for the same price of 340. So I got lucky with a good deal. If you want brand new though nexus 5 is great deal or maybe moto x which was discounted to around 320
[General Questions and Answers] owlieowl:
Hmmm. Is the Note 3 really that good? I've heard a lot of mixed opinions. It's on Verizon but a whole $300 w/ contract, which I really have to justify.

I really need a phone that fits in my pocket comfortably, and is easy to hold to your ear for extended periods of time (30-40m). It's appealing to me but I'm worried it'd be too bulky, seems like a good device for a business though, using a BT headset.

Z2 is looking promising though. Guess I need for it and the S5 to be out so I can do a comparison.
[General Questions and Answers] Mansevolver:
Note 3 is among the most powerful production handsets on the planet.

It is that good.
[General Questions and Answers] gull_s_777:
Note 3 is quite big for day to day one hand usage. I would stick to 5-5.2 size flagships for now.
[General Questions and Answers] Mansevolver:
Personally I fins 4.3-4.5" perfect.

But the Note 3 is not a big phone... Really. Its quite nice in the hand.
[General Questions and Answers] justastudent:
I am thinking of buying a 10 inch tablet

No problem about price

Need fast tablet with good battery

It must be available in india

Mainly gonna use for web browsing , reading , gaming , watching movies

Pls.give a few suggestions
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
IMO the S5 is the only ugly S device samsung built, it sure has great specs, but i still hate touchwiz and the settings app made it worse, anw on the other hand, the Xperia Z2, is a beast, a good looking one also, its UI is simple and fast. I recomend u to wait for the new Htc and then decide

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] gull_s_777:
I guess ipad air rules in this catagory.

For android, there is Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (4G LTE version because it comes with S800 processor).
[General Questions and Answers] justastudent:
So should i go for ipad air or note 10.1

I have never used an apple product yet

So i am confused
[General Questions and Answers] gull_s_777:
I am no expert but few days back i was checking if i were to get a tablet which one it will be..

And all i could find in 10 size with high end specs and good battery were these two :)

I have also never used apple product. And personally i would go with Galaxy Tab just because i feel right at home with Android.

Let's see what experts have to say..
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
The apple ipad air is just a blown up i5s, its no slouch, just id go for the note 10.1 or note/tab pro 10.1 just for being android

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] justastudent:
Thanks

So i guess i would leave ipad

But yet i got 2 models too choose

Galaxy note10.1 or sony xperia z

Both have excellent specs

Which one amomg them should i take or is there anything better?
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
Forget the Xperia Z tablet, it has the old S4 Pro , while the note 10.1 2014 version has the S800 which is definetly more powerfull, or if u can wait and money isnt a problem wait for Xperia tablet Z2, which is better than the Note 10.1 i think

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] owlieowl:
On the tablet front - Go with Asus. TF700. Or whatever their newest line/Transformer edition is. They're awesome!

Looks like it is pretty much the most powerful right now, but the upcoming S5 has a better CPU and an equivalent GPU, from what I can tell anyway. And it's going to be $100 less. I'll definitely give it a look though.

Yeah, it's so ugly (the back anyway, front's fine) but I'll have a case on it, I guess, doesn't detract from an ugly phone tho. Z2 and S5 and the new HTC are all extremely similar in specs as one would assume, so I guess I'll just have to actually play with them at the store..
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
No, the S5 is awfull front and back, unlike the S4, and those bezels are questioned, FYI am not comparing the bezels to the G2 ones. Now that phones are all powerfull, looks IMO are a big deal to me right now.

Sent from my LG G2
[General Questions and Answers] Mansevolver:
Go for a Note 10.1.

Like Japanese automotives, you never quite get your moneys worth out of Apple products. Their high prices don't justify the purchase.

It's like debating between a Prius or a Mustang GT. Similar price.... But.....
[General Questions and Answers] Phoneguy589:
I'm looking for a new toy as well. I have the S4 but was looking at buying the Nexus 5. Looking at buying unlocked but wanted accessories like holster, wireless charging until the nexus 6 comes out. I like the lg g flex but it doesn't seem better than the S4 other than CPU. Any thoughts? I'm on At&t but I want unlocked.

Sent from my At&t Galaxy S4
[General Questions and Answers] failed1234:
Why not a G2?
[General Questions and Answers] Mansevolver:
Agreed. While the Nexus 5 has a better display, and is a bit more powerful; the G2 would be a more.... Preferable choice.

But I'm thinking of trading my Note 3 for a Nexus 5. I like it that much.
[General Questions and Answers] Phoneguy589:
I like the custom roms and themes for the Nexus 5 but I've like all the custom stuff on any device I've had. The devs here on xda are great so I'll be happy no matter what. I just never had the ability to hold the Nexus and just seeing if I'll regret it or not. Thanks all
[General Questions and Answers] Mansevolver:
It can be argued that the Galaxy S line has as much Dev support as the Nexus series.

A Galaxy S line with a custom ROM is quite formidable.
[General Questions and Answers] Phoneguy589:
I wish I hadn't gotten the At&t S4 but at least I don't need to use safestrap. Performance per device is overrated to a point as I'd probably be just as happy with Motorola Atrix as I am now with my S4 as far as functionality. I figure AOSP is going to be the same "look" on the S4 as it would be on the G2 or N5 but I'm just looking for something new to play with. The locked bootloaders have pretty much got me looking at unlocked devices but I also like accessories like wireless charging which with my S4 I can do but can't use an otterbox or seidio holster. Thanks for info guys...always looking for other views. The other device I thought of was the Padfone but haven't really read the forums about it yet.
[General Questions and Answers] Ashambaiy:
Um, sorry tclaw I didn't quite understand what u said!
[General Questions and Answers] rjunraj:
Thanks for suggestion friends

But i really dont want to buy any phone below 3000 mah battery .

Whats the use of quadcore processor when i am forced to underclock it

Whats the use of hd display when i am forced to set brightness to minimum

Whats the use of ambient light sensor when i have to turn off auto brightness

I need a phone to use like a smartphone

Isnt there any phone with good battery below 350$

I dont mind any brand .
[General Questions and Answers] jayc137:
Lenovo ones ?
[General Questions and Answers] Phoneguy589:
I've noticed a big difference even with my S4 using a rom like CM or AOKP versus using the stock bloated UI. The difference of 2 hours on screen time between stock and debloated can make a difference.

Sent from my At&t Galaxy S4
[General Questions and Answers] jbaker22:
octa-core best phone to get for under $200

The Kingelon 8800 has a 1.7ghz octacore cpu and a 3.3ah battery! I would consider buying it, but will it work with Verizon is the question. $450 can get you a 2ghz octacore phone micromax Kanvas Kinght. Does Japan have all the good phones?
[General Questions and Answers] thatdude02:
Moto X! Don't let the specs fool you, this phone is fast and has battery life like none other.
[General Questions and Answers] Dedzdedz:
That's true

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[General Questions and Answers] Mansevolver:
Moto-X is underpowered. Display isn't impressive. Camera is a joke. Battery life isn't special. Although battery life is good.

Sent from my Otterbox Defender Max 5 Blaze edition, 6400mAh extended cell SM-N900P
[General Questions and Answers] Phoneguy589:
Has anyone switched from the S4 to the Nexus 5 and never looked back? I'm itchin for a device but I could wait a couple months for the LG G3... Then wait for the Nexus 6...then wait for the S6 AAAgggg :) It's a viscous cycle lol.
[General Questions and Answers] 32blownhemi:
I want a phone so I can tether my computer off of it...

Hello, I'm spending $150+ a month on running my computer off of a hotspot. I have an unlimited plan with Verizon that is off of contract with an old phone that I need to replace . Long story but I also have an AT&T phone on their Go Phone plan (HTC One, it's unlocked, bought it at atgsm.com). I want to keep the Verizon plan cuz it's unlimited. I can switch the AT&T phone to another plan I just want the number for sentimental reasons. HELP!!! Is there a Verizon phone that I can buy for cash (I don't want a contract) & hook up FoxFi (or any other tether site) that doesn't need to be rooted to do this? Or can I buy an already rooted phone off of this site & have the seller hook up FoxFi for me? Thank You!!! Bill