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I've been offered a couple of deals on some phone by o2 , my question is would owners of the xperia T pay a extra £100 to have a nexus 4 or one x plus .
Also does the UK have the jelly bean up date yet???
I also had the nexus 4 for a month and then sold it instead of my TX(almost same as T). I felt my TX is more well-built and felt nicer with the hands, the thinness of TX really makes a difference for me. Only advantage of N4 is the more smooth and fluid experience due to JB software but that would come to T/TX this coming March as well so...
And the display really made the decision for me, viewing an identical photo and an identical hd YouTube video is far more pleasing with the TX compared to nexus 4 when I compared it side by side. The vibrant and sharpness colors in TX is really better than nexus 4.
And my wife got one x (which has same display with one x+), it beats the other 2 in my opinion, tiny bit better than TX but the nexus 4 got no chance.
So if screen factor doesn't bother you much, and not to mention the sd card slot(T/TX), just go for nexus 4. Otherwise, go for T/TX or One X+.
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And my wife got one x (which has same display with one x+), it beats the other 2 in my opinion, tiny bit better than TX but the nexus 4 got no chance.
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You've been blinded by the fact that you own one, especially if you have one without the opticontrast screen. The HOX screen is much, much better than any other 720p screen on the market, miles ahead over the one on the XT. It's even better than the one on the Galaxy S3 imo.
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You've been blinded by the fact that you own one, especially if you have one without the opticontrast screen. The HOX screen is much, much better than any other 720p screen on the market, miles ahead over the one on the XT. It's even better than the one on the Galaxy S3 imo.
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That's pretty much what I said LoL, HTC one x display is better than the 2.
Tapatalked from my TX
@Rycon: It's not just a tiny bit better, the difference is night and day, especially when it comes to viewing angles.
@OP: Go for the Nexus 4 unless you really need SD card support.
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@Rycon: It's not just a tiny bit better, the difference is night and day, especially when it comes to viewing angles.
@OP: Go for the Nexus 4 unless you really need SD card support.
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Yeah my GF has a One X and I have viewing angle jealousy, in fact general screen jealousy, the One X's screen is the best that I have seen on any phone, ever. That is until you press on the sides that is or it cooks itself.
The only plus point is I can see what's on her screen but she can't see mine
The other two devices should both have an unlockable bootloader (not certain about the One X on O2) and the Nexus is a Nexus so that goes without saying. However if you get an Xperia T from O2 it will have a non-unlockable bootloader (for the time being anyway).
FYI nowhere has Jelly Bean yet, there are rumours and screenshots of a supposed JB update but nobody on these forums has it yet officially or unofficially.
One X has better screen than one X+, they are not the same. I would choose Nexus 4 too, if u dont need sd, like they said above me
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I had a one X and would LOVE a One X+
I lost my one X in Paris (damn you travel insurance that doesn't cover mobile phones...!!!!)
I then got an Xperia T.
My biggest gripe with the Xperia compared to the one X is simply down to less development in relation to the One X on these forums.
Camera - Sony wins hands down
Screen - One X wins hands down
for actual use, both handsets are pretty comparable however I believe the one X has quad core compared to the double core -> will benchmark higher, but for real time usage, both similar.
Would I pay an extra £100 and have the One X+? probably - but am a tech junkie
If i didnt have the urge to flash new builds when available, I probably would say keep the £100 and get the Xperia
Nexus - haven't used, but have read operating it is a beast, but camera it is iphone level
Does the OX+ have that much development either? I don't think it has CM10/10.1 yet as far as I remember.
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Does the OX+ have that much development either? I don't think it has CM10/10.1 yet as far as I remember.
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fair point, went to ox+ android and was barer than here.
isn't it just upgrade from onex? can't imagine would take much to amend the roms/kernels accordingly
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So if screen factor doesn't bother you much, and not to mention the sd card slot(T/TX), just go for nexus 4.
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The T has 64 gb sd card support...so whats up with the sd card for the T?
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Apologies, I thought you argueing the other way. Any phone with no SD card expansion slot is not worth it...so its a no brainer for me!
I'm having kind of a hard time deciding if I should trade in my iphone 5 for the xperia z...opinions please? thanks.
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I'm having kind of a hard time deciding if I should trade in my iphone 5 for the xperia z...opinions please? thanks.
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iPhone talk isn't allowed here, so we will all suggest the Z.
It's like comparing Apple with Pears. Never had an Apple product and never will, but the myPhone seems to be quite decent under any circumstances.
Android vs iOS I'd always choose Android.
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P.S. What's the point making another topic? There are really plenty out there.
What if people made topics to compare the Z with other phones.
Then you would have:
Xperia Z vs Galaxy Note
Xperia Z vs Galaxy Note II
Xperia Z vs Galaxy S III
Xperia Z vs Galaxy S III mini
Xperia Z vs Droid DNA
Xperia Z vs Nexus 4
Xperia Z vs One X
And those are just a few....
Sv: Xperia Z vs iphone 5?
It's hard to compare. Two very different systems. If you like how Apple does things, you might like their phones better. But you better like how they do things, because you aren't allowed to change it. I know I found ios borring..
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Easy one this go for the Z if you like customization and stuff, if you like stock standard same as others go with Apple has the iphone 4 and dont get me wrong it was a nice handset but i didnt get attached to it as i felt bored with the set up.
I have both. iPhone 5 and Xperia Z. I am a happy man.
Mitsuya Cider said:
I have both. iPhone 5 and Xperia Z. I am a happy man.
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2 phones? drug dealer? XD
Yes, swap it for the Xperia Z. It's far superior.
I have iPhone 5 as well. Just got my xperia z today. So far it's okay. Like the larger screen. Nothing wrong with the iPhone. Just got bored of it.
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I was also looking for a good review as I mainly use phone for phone and taking pictures and video
Check it for yourself - its obvious what to choose
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I have both. iPhone 5 and Xperia Z. I am a happy man.
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I have both also
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Xperia Z and iPhone 5 both are smart phones and there are many people who are interested in buying such kind of phones.iPhone 5 is one of the most popular as well as latest model of Apple.
I own a nexus 4, iPhone 5 and the xperia z. I honestly think the nexus is the best in terms of software and speed. The Z is a beautiful beast that I'm adjusting to... If only it ran stock jellybean. With regards to the iPhone 5, for me it's a massive disappointment. Not really any better than the 4s and you have to look after it a lot more as it scratches very easily.
If you have a tight budget get the nexus 4, if not then get the Z or hold out for the HTC one or Samsungs new offering when they announce.
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I was also looking for a good review as I mainly use phone for phone and taking pictures and video
Check it for yourself - its obvious what to choose
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Obvious? They both had their bad ass pics there but I don't see one being "obvious". Not that I'd consider an iPhone. They're WAY past their prime.
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Obvious? They both had their bad ass pics there but I don't see one being "obvious". Not that I'd consider an iPhone. They're WAY past their prime.
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I thought it was obvious that the iPhone pics had a yellowish wash over them when viewed next to the Z pics. This was especially noticeable in the low light pics - the colour in the Z pics looked much more realistic. And, the details looked sharper overall in the Z pics. Although, there were a few pics where the iPhone came out on top.
Thanks guys. I (a little) ashamed to say Im leaning more towards the Galaxy s4 now after a glimpse into it... instead of the xperia z.
I think subconciously I know the right choice is to switch and give up my ip5 but I've been an iphone user for so many years. Maybe I just needed some convincing
But highlly anticipating the S4!!! Guess I should move this to the s4 threads now,.,
The camera of Xperia Z is really great and I have used it which owned by one of my friends.
I am about to commit myself to yet another contract and coming from the arc, Which I've been more than happy with I think I'm going to go for the Z.
Now I've read countless threads about pros/cons but all in all, should I look towards the HTC one or even s4... Not a big fan of either but I want my contracts worth out of the phone!
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I am about to commit myself to yet another contract and coming from the arc, Which I've been more than happy with I think I'm going to go for the Z.
Now I've read countless threads about pros/cons but all in all, should I look towards the HTC one or even s4... Not a big fan of either but I want my contracts worth out of the phone!
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They are all 3 great phones, they all have pro's and cons it doesn't matter which of the 3 you choose they are all good phones that are worth your money.
Since you're in a Sony section and since you come from the arc, I'd say go for the Xperia Z, you really won't regret it.
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I am about to commit myself to yet another contract and coming from the arc, Which I've been more than happy with I think I'm going to go for the Z.
Now I've read countless threads about pros/cons but all in all, should I look towards the HTC one or even s4... Not a big fan of either but I want my contracts worth out of the phone!
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technically i suggest for htc or Sony
and cause htc One got delay report it means htc couldn't do so well
SO for nowadays Xperia Z can be ur Zing
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If you use your phone for light tasks and not allot, XZ with stamina mode will make you through days.
HTC one camera will be very useful if your pics r taken in lowlight condition.
As for Sammy, I think they do as Apple do in every good and bad way.
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I like my Xperia Z a lot, but the specs of the HTC One sure are very sexy.
Galaxy S is not my type of phone, it is okay but I prefer the Xperia Z above that one for sure.
Kind regards, Stefan.
Thanks all. Pretty much helped confirm what I already thought.
Although specs of others are looking stronger in areas, I like the quality build and theming of Sony, plus coming from the arc, I know that it will be readily modifiable.
I have come from HTC, and so glad I did. Much more functionality within the Sony phone.
USB Host, Throw, screen mirror connect and display to my tv, laptop... out of the box. Syncing/backing up any parts of your phone/micro SD to PC, none of which exists on any of my HTC devices.
Walkman app with custom eq, blows away any of HTC beats phones for sound quality.
Theming is not Sony's strong suit on this phone, much more customisable with HTC, especially like the grey bars...
IMO, HTC build quality is probably the best out there and always has been. And the release to public OS is more stable and has less issues, eg WIFI, initial setup quirks. But I also think that Sony may have rushed this out to market before the other big guns released there flagship phones for 2013, hence some of what I mentioned about the OS.
Buy the Sony, I am sure you won't regret it. I am happy with almost all aspects of the Xperia Z.
Since your current phone is the Xperia Arc, which is the same generation as my previous phone (the LG Optimus 2X), you might get the same experience that I had. Personally, I am blown away by this phone.
You're on XDA so I am assuming you are fond of the idea of good development support from the manufacturers. This means no to the S4. The S2, 3 note and note 2 are prime examples that samsung exynos devices are more or less the worst thing for development. If you are happy on stock roms then it might be allright.. but then again their stock roms are pretty awful, buggy and laggy. Not to mention the super brick bug.
I wouldn't dream of saying don't get the htc one as I think it should be great. It simply wasn't what I was after (namely water resistance and larger screen).
Development is important to me, I have gone through more roms, kernels and phone brickings that i ever thought I would, and yet the phone is still in one piece!
I am a big fan of Sony phones, despite various issues but then I suppose all phones have flaws...
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It depends, from the sound of it, it looks like you're getting the Z on contract which means you can't unlock the bootloader. Whether or not that is an issue is up to you.
That being said I absolutely love the stock software on my phone as it is. I'm a flashaholic and I haven't even unlocked the bootloader yet! I only rooted it to remove the charging notification.
Sony have really stepped up their game with the Z in terms of both hardware and software. It just works, simple. There are a few bugs but they aren't major and hopefully they'll be fixed shortly.
I'm am looking for opinions on buying this phone NOW.
I am currently using the HTC One. I have been through a lot of devices, lately and looking for that "perfect" device and I was holding off on the Xperia Z mostly due to the price unlocked. I broke down and got the HTC One on contract in the US. Its a great phone, but just lacks that wow factor. It's like the Honda of phones, everything done well, nothing spectacular.
So, thinking I can flip it for the same price if not more than the Xperia Z, I'm looking again.
With all the other flagships out there or soon to be out there, do you think buying the Z now still makes sense?
Thanks for looking
Yes, definitely worth it. I've been using this beast for the past 2months & i can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
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I'm am looking for opinions on buying this phone NOW.
I am currently using the HTC One. I have been through a lot of devices, lately and looking for that "perfect" device and I was holding off on the Xperia Z mostly due to the price unlocked. I broke down and got the HTC One on contract in the US. Its a great phone, but just lacks that wow factor. It's like the Honda of phones, everything done well, nothing spectacular.
So, thinking I can flip it for the same price if not more than the Xperia Z, I'm looking again.
With all the other flagships out there or soon to be out there, do you think buying the Z now still makes sense?
Thanks for looking
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There isn't much difference apart from the UI and the camera between the htc one and the xz. The HTC has a newer processor, the XZ has a better camera. Different screen technologies. If I was you I would stick with the One unless you don't like it at all. They are both good phones.
the only wow factor that XZ has over One is the water-proof feature. Beside that, One is better than Z in most aspects. If you want something to show off to your friend, you better check for Galaxy S4 as it has many features such as "fun" (and mostly useless) gestures:highfive:
go with S4 for the trade...
S4 over the pair of them.
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S4 over the pair of them.
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I just recently had a Note 2. Is there anything really different in the S4? I see them as virtually the same.
I think if you like the Sony Xperia z go for it
After 3 months I m finding used Xperia z
I think htc one very good phone
It's your choice which thing you want in your phone
First see demo then decide:thumbup:
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I was in same situation as you, I ended up selling the HTC One and bought a Xperia Z.
For me it was mainly that accessibility service has major bugs in the lock screen when it's turned on for my pebble service. And I need this turned on to use my pebble smartwatch.
Also not a huge fan of sense, I much prefer stock android, and sony is much closer to that. And I just like the design of the Xperia Z overall.
HTC did have a better screen with better viewing angles, but I didn't really find that an issue with the Xperia z.
I am also using an S4 from my company and I still prefer the Xperia Z over it. All the new "features" aren't really that practical in real life use. It doesn't look like a premium phone, just the same as the S3. Touchwiz isn't so bad, but when i enable accessibility settings for my pebble watch it disables a number of the new "features". Dunno why.
This was my experience, obviously yours will be different.
It's really all down to what YOU prefer. I would advise you to have a try, play around and see what you like first.
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I was in same situation as you, I ended up selling the HTC One and bought a Xperia Z.
For me it was mainly that accessibility service has major bugs in the lock screen when it's turned on for my pebble service. And I need this turned on to use my pebble smartwatch.
Also not a huge fan of sense, I much prefer stock android, and sony is much closer to that. And I just like the design of the Xperia Z overall.
HTC did have a better screen with better viewing angles, but I didn't really find that an issue with the Xperia z.
I am also using an S4 from my company and I still prefer the Xperia Z over it. All the new "features" aren't really that practical in real life use. It doesn't look like a premium phone, just the same as the S3. Touchwiz isn't so bad, but when i enable accessibility settings for my pebble watch it disables a number of the new "features". Dunno why.
This was my experience, obviously yours will be different.
It's really all down to what YOU prefer. I would advise you to have a try, play around and see what you like first.
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Thanks
The problem had always been i am in the us and nobody has the Z on the shelves. I would love to try the Z in person but its just not an option
. So i will probably end up buying it and hoping for the best.
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I just recently had a Note 2. Is there anything really different in the S4? I see them as virtually the same.
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smaller screen, quadcore with a better architecture chip, 4.2.2, 1080p screeen
Hi, i am going to buy a new phone, actually I am a apple user at the moment but I pass to android. I narrow the alternatives in to two. Htc Butterfly S and Xperia Z1. Which one is better, what are your suggesttions. I am actually closer to Butterfly S because of its beautiful screen and batterly life. But build quality and water resistance are the pros of Xperia z1. Can you help me to choose the one. Thanks in advance...
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Hi, i am going to buy a new phone, actually I am a apple user at the moment but I pass to android. I narrow the alternatives in to two. Htc Butterfly S and Xperia Z1. Which one is better, what are your suggesttions. I am actually closer to Butterfly S because of its beautiful screen and batterly life. But build quality and water resistance are the pros of Xperia z1. Can you help me to choose the one. Thanks in advance...
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Get 're butterfly s
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Sony Z1:
-is cheaper (and you'll have to import the Butterfly S, it's only released in Asia)
-has a battery almost as big as the Butterfly S's, (3000mah vs 3200mah)
-has a faster processor (snapdragon 800 vs snapdragon 600)
-has a lot better camera (not just more megapixels)
-is made of metal (Butterfly S is all plastic)
-is dust proof and water resistant, more than 1 meter for 30 minutes Sony claims
-has a Triluminos display with X-Reality Engine, whatever that means
2 reasons to pick the Butterfly over the Z1:
1) the Z1 feel uncomfortable in the hand, it's al edges, where the Butterfly S is nicely rounded and fits perfectly in the hand
2) dual front speakers on the Butterfly S, imho that's where speakers are suppesed to be
Z1 wasn't available when i bought my Butterfly S, not sure what i would've bought if they would've been released at the same time, the fact you probably will need to import the Butterfly S might make it an easier choice...
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Sony Z1:
-is cheaper (and you'll have to import the Butterfly S, it's only released in Asia)
-has a battery almost as big as the Butterfly S's, (3000mah vs 3200mah)
-has a faster processor (snapdragon 800 vs snapdragon 600)
-has a lot better camera (not just more megapixels)
-is made of metal (Butterfly S is all plastic)
-is dust proof and water resistant, more than 1 meter for 30 minutes Sony claims
-has a Triluminos display with X-Reality Engine, whatever that means
2 reasons to pick the Butterfly over the Z1:
1) the Z1 feel uncomfortable in the hand, it's al edges, where the Butterfly S is nicely rounded and fits perfectly in the hand
2) dual front speakers on the Butterfly S, imho that's where speakers are suppesed to be
Z1 wasn't available when i bought my Butterfly S, not sure what i would've bought if they would've been released at the same time, the fact you probably will need to import the Butterfly S might make it an easier choice...
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I will visit to Azerbaijan in January htc butterfly s is available there and I am planning to get it from there. My hesitations about Z1 are the screen and battery (most of the reviews says that it is not well enough ). Butterfly s's screen is awesome and the battery is so well. Of course z1 has a great build quality but anyway it is a tough decision
The downside of the water proofing is all those dust covers that annoyed the crap out of me with the Xperia Z and it feels like a large flat brick in my hand, it's ok on the iPhone cuz it's smaller. I went for the BFS and loving it, specially battery life, I could care less for the other specs cuz these phones are now faster than my laptop. One thing to add is I can't use a phone without HTC sense, to me all others look n feel inferior.
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I will visit to Azerbaijan in January htc butterfly s is available there and I am planning to get it from there. My hesitations about Z1 are the screen and battery (most of the reviews says that it is not well enough ). Butterfly s's screen is awesome and the battery is so well. Of course z1 has a great build quality but anyway it is a tough decision
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You plan buying a phone in Azerbaijan? It's like 200 bucks more I bought mine from UAE for 700$ here it's ~850$ (I live in Azerbaijan). I don't like the Xperia phones cause the device is really uncomfortable, I have never had a water resistant phone and guess what I still have almost all of my phones here in my drawer and all of them are working And the UI on the Xperia devices is awful, it's really ugly, it's something stuck between AOSP and a custom skin by the OEM and boring whereas HTC Sense is just beautiful and you can customize it the way you want with the new Venom One ROM
Hope I helped
I can suggest a website for online ordering if you want. It's way cheaper there
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You plan buying a phone in Azerbaijan? It's like 200 bucks more I bought mine from UAE for 700$ here it's ~850$ (I live in Azerbaijan). I don't like the Xperia phones cause the device is really uncomfortable, I have never had a water resistant phone and guess what I still have almost all of my phones here in my drawer and all of them are working And the UI on the Xperia devices is awful, it's really ugly, it's something stuck between AOSP and a custom skin by the OEM and boring whereas HTC Sense is just beautiful and you can customize it the way you want with the new Venom One ROM
Hope I helped
I can suggest a website for online ordering if you want. It's way cheaper there
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thanks for your comprehensive information, but I can not orderfrom the web because in our country it is not allowed to bring cell phones via internet from abroad. My azerbaijan trip is my only chance to get this phone so You say you live in Azerbaijan and can you tell me where can I buy this phone in Baku. Can you give me an specific shopping mall name or adress. thanks in advance...
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thanks for your comprehensive information, but I can not orderfrom the web because in our country it is not allowed to bring cell phones via internet from abroad. My azerbaijan trip is my only chance to get this phone so You say you live in Azerbaijan and can you tell me where can I buy this phone in Baku. Can you give me an specific shopping mall name or adress. thanks in advance...
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Actually you can I got myself an HTC One Max a week ago from a website, you just have to register it within a month after you insert your sim card If you wan't to buy the phone you can check out Computex, World Telecom and Irshad Telecom I personally recommend Computex, it's cheaper there (Relatively, but it's still expensive) I have seen it in Computex and World Telecom, check these shops out
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Actually you can I got myself an HTC One Max a week ago from a website, you just have to register it within a month after you insert your sim card If you wan't to buy the phone you can check out Computex, World Telecom and Irshad Telecom I personally recommend Computex, it's cheaper there (Relatively, but it's still expensive) I have seen it in Computex and World Telecom, check these shops out
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i will definitely go computex thank you very much
I was also thinking about it... but Butterfly S has a Hello Kitty version... so expensive but it's a collectible! Course as a 30+ woman I have something about HK and Samsung HK phone is Galaxy Y, garbage!
A friend has Xperia Z1 and he said it's a cool phone... and HK Butterfly S has no 4G but... 4G is so expensive here that my family can't have it, my father pays my phone's bills so I must have what he wants to. The only way to have it is buying from eBay, there is a nice seller who sends EMS. Z1 I can buy anywhere here in Brazil and it costs about 705USD here, almost the same amount as HK Butterfly S. So, yes... I can't decide! :silly:
Help me, Butterfly S owners! :fingers-crossed:
Actually Butterfly S has 4G But 901s not 901e
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Actually Butterfly S has 4G But 901s not 901e
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Hello Kitty Butterfly is 901e, no 4G.
Oh Sad to hear that
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Not much a problem, 4G is so expensive here I'm sure my father won't sign the service.
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