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Which new smartphone do I buy?
I'm moving from T-Mobile to Verizon next week, and with a 2-year activation (standard) I have a ton of options for my next phone.
For the last 3+ years I've been using Android on a Samsung Vibrant, which for the most part has been good.... other than the shoddy service that T-Mobile provides in my area.
Everyone that I know who owns an iPhone says why not switch to an iPhone... especially since the price-point is the same as any high-end Android phone ($200).
With that being said, I have been very satisfied with Samsung products in the past (LED TV, LCD TV, Blu-Ray Player, Smartphone) so I'm not completely sold on abandoning that for what seems to be simply popular opinion.
I like how iPhones seem to be at the forefront of the app market, as there have been many instances of certain apps in which I have had interest being unavailable on the Android.
As of yet I haven't used my mobile device for hardly any gaming, so its not a huge selling point either way.... but I'd like the camera to be solid. Other than that I really only use it for calls/texts, mobile internet, mobile e-mail, and a number of non-essential apps.
Lets hear it ISH. Please refrain from fanboy/anti-fanboy nonsense.... I'm really just looking for some real info on a future purchase.
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HTC One. You won't be disappointed. Looks better than 99% of the phones out there and is powerful with a pretty decent battery.
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Any screen-size preferences? Do you need the phone to have a micro-SD card reader?
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[QUOTE=HoopsFanNumero1]Any screen-size preferences? Do you need the phone to have a micro-SD card reader?[/QUOTE]
For screen size... not really.... but with that being said I saw some at the Verizon store today that looked way too big, but on first glance the iPhone 5 seemed a bit small compared to my old Samsung Vibrant (larger than average)
As for the micro-SD..... I guess my initial answer is no... but I don't know. What use does it have?
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[QUOTE=aj1987]HTC One. You won't be disappointed. Looks better than 99% of the phones out there and is powerful with a pretty decent battery.[/QUOTE]
Okay.... so "looks" and "power" sounds good... but what exactly does that mean?
As for battery I charge it overnight, every single night, so that really shouldn't be an issue for me in 2013
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[QUOTE=BankShot]For screen size... not really.... but with that being said I saw some at the Verizon store today that looked way too big, but on first glance the iPhone 5 seemed a bit small compared to my old Samsung Vibrant (larger than average)[/QUOTE]
I'm guessing you're talking about one of those phablet phones, like the Galaxy Note 3.
[QUOTE]As for the micro-SD..... I guess my initial answer is no... but I don't know. What use does it have?[/QUOTE]
It's inexpensive storage whereas Internal memory is more of a rip-off. I'm pretty sure the Vibrant has a micro-SD card slot. How much storage space do you have on that phone and is it enough for you?
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personally to save money I would get a Samsung Galaxy S3, root the son-of-a-bitch and run Cynoganmod on it. It'll run super-smooth without bugs. Otherwise if you're looking for a great Flagship phone i would suggest either the S4, HTC One, Motorola X or the Galaxy Note 3 coming out soon.
The Note 3 will have 2 quad core processors in it. :oldlol:
Great review on Note 3: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NSBB-kFDGQ[/url]
Also S3 rooted aka SuperNexus: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQy0NeVnxLo[/url]
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[QUOTE=BankShot]Okay.... so "looks" and "power" sounds good... but what exactly does that mean?
As for battery I charge it overnight, every single night, so that really shouldn't be an issue for me in 2013[/QUOTE]
It has an aluminum body so the phone feels more premium. I know a lot of people complain about Samsung phones because their body feels fragile.
As for power, it doesn't matter much. In this day and age, any high-end phone will more than handle anything you throw at it.
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[QUOTE=HoopsFanNumero1]How much storage space do you have on that phone and is it enough for you?[/QUOTE]
On my current phone I have a number of non-essential apps, and maybe 20 albums and I've never had any storage issues. I don't really use my phone for music storage so the amount of music I can store isn't really an issue... and I know for the most part the practical storage capability of, say, a 16 GB iPhone 5s
So with that being said the storage capacity of the phone really isn't a huge issue, as I can only assume that at this point any high-end smart phone will have a decent amount of storage space :confusedshrug:
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[QUOTE=Meticode]personally to save money I would get a Samsung Galaxy S3, root the son-of-a-bitch and run Cynoganmod on it. It'll run super-smooth without bugs. Otherwise if you're looking for a great Flagship phone i would suggest either the S4, HTC One, Motorola X or the Galaxy Note 3 coming out soon.
The Note 3 will have 2 quad core processors in it. :oldlol:
Great review on Note 3: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NSBB-kFDGQ[/url]
Also S3 rooted aka SuperNexus: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQy0NeVnxLo[/url][/QUOTE]
That sounds fun and all, but honestly I don't use my phone for nearly enough to go through with "rooting" or have to worry about bugs, or really even too much detail about the processing power.
For the most part its a calls/text/email/internet/fun machine :confusedshrug:
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[QUOTE=BankShot]On my current phone I have a number of non-essential apps, and maybe 20 albums and I've never had any storage issues. I don't really use my phone for music storage so the amount of music I can store isn't really an issue... and I know for the most part the practical storage capability of, say, a 16 GB iPhone 5s
So with that being said the storage capacity of the phone really isn't a huge issue, as I can only assume that at this point any high-end smart phone will have a decent amount of storage space :confusedshrug:[/QUOTE]
Yeah, pretty much any high-end phone out there will have at least a 16 GB model, which sounds like it's enough for your needs.
I doubt you want to look at Windows phones, so these are the high-end phones on the market right now with a high-end camera:
1) Galaxy S4
2) HTC One
3) iPhone 5s
I used to have a Galaxy S2, but going by the hardware aesthetics and the software UI, I'd recommend either the HTC One or the 5s. It really depends on which OS you're more familiar with and which screen size you prefer.
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[QUOTE=HoopsFanNumero1]Yeah, pretty much any high-end phone out there will have at least a 16 GB model, which sounds like it's enough for your needs.
I doubt you want to look at Windows phones, so these are the high-end phones on the market right now with a high-end camera:
1) Galaxy S4
2) HTC One
3) iPhone 5s
I used to have a Galaxy S2, but going by the hardware aesthetics and the software UI, I'd recommend either the HTC One or the 5s. It really depends on which OS you're more familiar with and which screen size you prefer.[/QUOTE]
I was at my local Verizon store today and those were the three options that stuck out the most.... Samsung for being relatable, iPhone for being the most popular, and the HTC was what the service rep talked up the most (outside of the fact that he said he owned an iPhone)
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[QUOTE=BankShot]I was at my local Verizon store today and those were the three options that stuck out the most.... Samsung for being relatable, iPhone for being the most popular, and the HTC was what the service rep talked up the most (outside of the fact that he said he owned an iPhone)[/QUOTE]
Yeah. I'd say go with the HTC One since imo it's the best Android phone out right now and it has a bigger screen, which personally is why I wouldn't go with the 5S.
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[QUOTE=HoopsFanNumero1]Yeah. I'd say go with the HTC One since imo it's the best Android phone out right now and it has a bigger screen, which personally is why I wouldn't go with the 5S.[/QUOTE]
For what reasons would you go Android over iPhone?
I don't really watch videos or game on my phone (so less or very little need for a large screen) and I haven't like in the past how some apps (social games, social apps, certain GPS apps) haven't been available on the Android market
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I've had zero problems with the iPhone. sounds like you use a phone about the same as I do, phone calls, texts, emails some social media stuff and plug it into the car now and again for the music. It's a good product...
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[QUOTE=BankShot]For what reasons would you go Android over iPhone?
I don't really watch videos or game on my phone (so less or very little need for a large screen) and I haven't like in the past how some apps (social games, social apps, certain GPS apps) haven't been available on the Android market[/QUOTE]
I'm just used to Android now so I'm more productive with it.
- I use the file manager a lot,
- I can just connect it to any PC and use it as a USB storage
- It's more customizable. I don't like the home screen on iOS, which is basically just a grid of icons. Also, the fact that I can change default apps.
You mentioned you won't use it for media, so the only place a bigger screen will make a difference for you would be web browsing. Honestly, if none of this matters to you, go with the 5S. It's a solid package and is very well-built. The hardware design, UI, camera, it's a complete package. Not to mention, it's future proof since you're guaranteed to get software updates for a long time.
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Nexus 5.
Google is announcing it this week.
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[QUOTE=BankShot]For what reasons would you go Android over iPhone?
I don't really watch videos or game on my phone (so less or very little need for a large screen) and I haven't like in the past how some apps (social games, social apps, certain GPS apps) haven't been available on the Android market[/QUOTE]
You're not asking about which phone, but which OS/environment is better.
I know three guys who work on phone stores and they use the HTC One.
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Really it sounds like you would be fine with any of the new flagship phones that are out. I use the phone about the same as you it sounds like and I've been happy with my Windows Lumia 920 (great cams on these phones), but I cracked my screen over the weekend and have to shop around. Think I'll go with the One, but hoping to get some good info from others in this thread.
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[QUOTE=HoopsFanNumero1]I'm just used to Android now so I'm more productive with it.
- [B]I use the file manager a lot,
- I can just connect it to any PC and use it as a USB storage[/B]
- It's more customizable. I don't like the home screen on iOS, which is basically just a grid of icons. Also, the fact that I can change default apps.
You mentioned you won't use it for media, so the only place a bigger screen will make a difference for you would be web browsing. Honestly, if none of this matters to you, go with the 5S. It's a solid package and is very well-built. The hardware design, UI, camera, it's a complete package. Not to mention, it's future proof since you're guaranteed to get software updates for a long time.[/QUOTE]
I didn't want to mention this, as to keep away the iHaters away.... but I'm on a MacBook so the iPhone would have the advantage in the ease of connectivity
Thats the one thing that has lacked with my Galaxy in the past. It has been a hassle to connect with and move files among my phone and my laptop
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[QUOTE=KevinNYC]You're not asking about which phone, but which OS/environment is better.
I know three guys who work on phone stores and they use the HTC One.[/QUOTE]
Thats both true and not true.... I suppose the first question is iPhone vs. Android, and the from there if I go with Android its what kind of Android phone I would want to get.
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[QUOTE=HoopsFanNumero1]I'm just used to Android now so I'm more productive with it.
- I use the file manager a lot,
- I can just connect it to any PC and use it as a USB storage
- It's more customizable. I don't like the home screen on iOS, which is basically just a grid of icons. Also, the fact that I can change default apps.
You mentioned you won't use it for media, so the only place a bigger screen will make a difference for you would be web browsing. Honestly, if none of this matters to you, [B]go with the 5S. It's a solid package and is very well-built. The hardware design, UI, camera, it's a complete package. Not to mention, it's future proof since you're guaranteed to get software updates for a long time.[/B][/QUOTE]
As of now, thats the way I'm leaning... for the reasons you mentioned, as well as the App market, and the ease of connection with my MacBook.... but given my positive experience in the past with the Samsung brand, as well as my familiarity with Android and the Google-brand web services I'm not quite ready to make the jump.
Hence the OP :D
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[QUOTE=Doctor Rivers]Nexus 5.
Google is announcing it this week.[/QUOTE]
nvm I just read that you're switching to the big red so the Nexus is out of the question.
If you're well entrenched in the Google ecosystem it might be best to stick with Android. The HTC One is generally considered to be slightly better than the Galaxy S4, but you can't go wrong wither way. I wouldn't worry too much about the updates--the S4 is slated to be updated to 4.3 within the next month. The iPhone definitely gets iOS updates in a more timely manner but I feel that advantage can be mitigated by the increased hardware requirements.
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[QUOTE=Doctor Rivers]nvm I just read that you're switching to the big red so the Nexus is out of the question.
If you're well entrenched in the Google ecosystem it might be best to stick with Android. The HTC One is generally considered to be slightly better than the Galaxy S4, but you can't go wrong wither way. I wouldn't worry too much about the updates--the S4 is slated to be updated to 4.3 within the next month. The iPhone definitely gets iOS updates in a more timely manner but I feel that advantage can be mitigated by the increased hardware requirements.[/QUOTE]
Google has most of their apps available on iOS as well, so I don't think that's too big of a deal.
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[QUOTE=BankShot]Okay.... so "looks" and "power" sounds good... but what exactly does that mean?
As for battery I charge it overnight, every single night, so that really shouldn't be an issue for me in 2013[/quote]
The phone is completely made of aluminum (except the glass screen, obviously). It looks and also feels like a high end phone when you hold it. The speakers are incredible. The screen is absolutely gorgeous. It has the highest resolution among the current phones, if I'm not mistaken. By power, I mean that it can handle any app/game without any issue. The camera on the One is pretty good as well. Not the best, but gets the job done.
[QUOTE=BankShot]I didn't want to mention this, as to keep away the iHaters away.... but I'm on a MacBook so the iPhone would have the advantage in the ease of connectivity
Thats the one thing that has lacked with my Galaxy in the past. It has been a hassle to connect with and move files among my phone and my laptop[/QUOTE]
I've used 2 iPhones and 2 Android phones in the last one year. I love the iPhone over the Galaxy line phones, but the HTC One is MUCH better than the 5 (haven't used the 5s/5c). Connecting the One to your MacBook isn't an issue. I use one a MBP as well and it works well with my One.
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I don't have a lot of experience with other phones, but I really like my HTC ONe.
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If you're not going with an Iphone go with an HTC One. Samsungs are garbage.
Btw
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[quote=HoopsFanNumero1]Google has most of their apps available on iOS as well, so I don't think that's too big of a deal.[/quote]
Oh yeah the gap between Android and iOS with app offerings isn't really an issue today (quality of those apps is another issue), but I meant it more in terms of someone being invested in all the Google services (Gmail, Calendar, Drive etc.) trying to move over to the iOS counterparts.
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[QUOTE=Doctor Rivers]Nexus 5.
Google is announcing it this week.[/QUOTE]
this. wait a few days.
htc one is pretty damn nice too, that's what i'm using right now but i'll probably switch to the nexus next week.(i also use it in conjunction with my MBA, but i'm replacing that with an acer s7 today)
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I would recommend getting the Nokia Lumia 925. It's basically a Lumia 920 but much thinner and lighter. Looks great too.
[IMG]http://blog.mobile24.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lumia_925_dimensions.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=General]I would recommend getting the Nokia Lumia 925. It's basically a Lumia 920 but much thinner and lighter. Looks great too.
[IMG]http://blog.mobile24.fr/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/lumia_925_dimensions.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
except then you would be stuck using windows phone
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I just bought a Note 3 and I really like it so far. The size really isn't that big of a deal and the screen is great. I'm a big fan of the stylus so far too.
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icloud plus iphone has been the best phone experience i've ever had. I'm an ex android user. Just about at the two year mark for me and the phone has performed bug free and maintained its battery life. I'm very pleased.
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I would stick with the Samsung Galaxy lines or the HTC Ones. As a former iPhone user, I found that the IOS is so boring and out-dated. Even with the new IOS 7, it's still very unappealing. Most of the new features in the IOS7, Android already has it. Best thing is to try it out in the Apple store and see if the iPhone is right for you. It is really personal preference.
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 is the best smartphone out right now if you don't count the Galaxy Note 3 which is just not a phone anymore.
For me I think it has everything you need to have:
-Large, high quality screen and the phone is incredibly thin
-Android 4.3 is awesome, and with the Kit Kat coming out soon? iOS7 doesn't compare.
-Great google integration as well, which helps with almost all the apps you need.
Only thing I'd say the iPhone is better at is iMessage and some apps in the Appstore. Other than that? Android is the way to go.
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can someone explain to me why Samsungs are garbage? cause I'm wanting a Note 3 pretty bad
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htc one max or nexus 5. i am so in love with my htc one... fukk samsung and apple
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[QUOTE=Stuckey]can someone explain to me why Samsungs are garbage? cause I'm wanting a Note 3 pretty bad[/QUOTE]
They're not bad, but they're made of plastic which gives a "cheap" (they're certainly not cheap) feel.
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[QUOTE=Meticode]personally to save money I would get a Samsung Galaxy S3, root the son-of-a-bitch and run Cynoganmod on it. It'll run super-smooth without bugs. Otherwise if you're looking for a great Flagship phone i would suggest either the S4, HTC One, Motorola X or the Galaxy Note 3 coming out soon.
The Note 3 will have 2 quad core processors in it. :oldlol:
Great review on Note 3: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NSBB-kFDGQ[/url]
Also S3 rooted aka SuperNexus: [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQy0NeVnxLo[/url][/QUOTE]
Can someone explain to me why rooting your phone is a good idea? What are the benefits? Does it allow me to do more? If so, like what?