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[Question] What phone should I change to?

The title says it all, what phone should I change to?
Can change in March as my plan allows me to change every one year. No idea what phone to change to. Budget is of course lower than the S II.

Look for any phone offered that is confirmed to have ics support, that has a decent cpu clock speed.
The xperia line is getting cheaper in singapore.

Maybe an lg optimus 2x its far less money, but not a million miles from the s2. Large screen, dual core and official miui.us and cm7 support. There going for nearly half the cost of an s2, so you should get it free. Not a bad looker ether.
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Perhaps a Galaxy R might fit your bill
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.

LG Optimus 2x maybe??I love that phone and is planning on buying it..
Otherwise,you could go for Galaxy W,but its not dual core

If it were me i would stay with samsung, theyve seemed much more reliable and value for money than other brands ive tried (huawei u8220 + u8110) however those phones are pretty old now, so the newer budget phones from huawei may be pretty good

What about SE Xperia Neo V??
It'll get ICS too ??

depends upon your minimum requirements too...also if u can wait a bit more sony will be launching some good phones shortly in different price ranges

How about getting a sexy nexus s and getting everyone around you jealous?
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galaxy s 2
nexus s
xperia arc s
all smartphones with an s should be fine, lol

betoqm said:
galaxy s 2
nexus s
xperia arc s
all smartphones with an s should be fine, lol
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That's a good way to put it. Lol.
How about galaxy nexus?
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just stay away from sony ericsson and you'll be fine. i'd get the galaxy nexus.. guaranteed ics awesomess

betoqm said:
galaxy s 2
nexus s
xperia arc s
all smartphones with an s should be fine, lol
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He already said s2 isn't an option.
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Hey guys, I saw that on CES that SE is gonna release the Xperia S. I like the looks of it too, bet it will be expensive. I'm going to need to compare prices like a boss.

EmoBoiix3 said:
Perhaps a Galaxy R might fit your bill
Herpderp Adreno + Tegra.
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Its only $20 cheaper than the S II.

Honesly I Have a G2 Running T-Mobile and CyanogenMOD7
I also had a LG G2x Running EaglesBlood 2.3.5
Also Still Have my Favorite ...NEXUS ONE!
Depending on your Carrier you have alot of choices
Either one GREAT

Get a used g2 or if possible used sg 2
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I'd suggest an sgs2, gnexus, or LG G2x
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Xperia Smartphones

Not Xperia T, but what is the deal with the Xperia V?
Will it be pout in the UK, any idea when or about the prices, can't see any reference on the UK Sony site.
I'm trying to resist the Nexus 4, better spec at a much lower price thst the T.
Thanks guys!

Try the search function, or just looking through the topics!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942589
Main feature of XV is that its waterproof. It doesn't have an SD slot from memory though which is why I didn't wait for it and went for the XT. I think it will be coming to the UK at some point but think it has been delayed because Sony didn't think it was waterproof enough and had to do some tweaks.
Regarding XT v Nexus 4 there is already a thread on that too.

emuX said:
Try the search function, or just looking through the topics!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942589
Main feature of XV is that its waterproof. It doesn't have an SD slot from memory though which is why I didn't wait for it and went for the XT. I think it will be coming to the UK at some point but think it has been delayed because Sony didn't think it was waterproof enough and had to do some tweaks.
Regarding XT v Nexus 4 there is already a thread on that too.
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Thanks for the response, yes, found that thread but didn't answer the question of when or price.

Xperia V has an sd card.. it was my dream phone until the nexus 4 came up

Sony mobile France tweeted that the Xperia v will be available in France in December and that it will get jelly bean in January. I haven't heard anything international though.
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The Xperia S is over £100 cheaper at my local store, it has the same spec, but I prefer the T's design - considering the S will get JB whats worth it more?
I need help with my decision!

Since when does the S have the same spec as the T? The T blows the S out of the water completely in terms of performance.
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SWFlyerUK said:
The Xperia S is over £100 cheaper at my local store, it has the same spec, but I prefer the T's design - considering the S will get JB whats worth it more?
I need help with my decision!
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As tilal said, the Xperia S isn't as good as the T. Particularly the processor. The XS uses the S3 Chip whereas the T uses the S4 chip. Both are clocked at 1.5 GHz
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DdcCabuslay said:
As tilal said, the Xperia S isn't as good as the T. Particularly the processor. The XS uses the S3 Chip whereas the T uses the S4 chip. Both are clocked at 1.5 GHz
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To add onto that, the S4 clcoked at 1.5 ghz even out performs an S3 clocked at 1.7ghz significantly.

DdcCabuslay said:
As tilal said, the Xperia S isn't as good as the T. Particularly the processor. The XS uses the S3 Chip whereas the T uses the S4 chip. Both are clocked at 1.5 GHz
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Doesn't the XS have a 12MP camera (against the XT's 13MP)? And maybe it was the S, not the V, that was missing the memory card slot. I forget and am too lazy to look up all the specs again myself.

Next phone after S1? S4 mini??

After using my beloved Galaxy S1 for more than 2 years I feel its time for an upgrade. I'm currently on a tighter budget than last time so Galaxy S4 is out of my reach. I've always been impressed with Samsung's build quality and memory reliability, and am worried about moving to another brand.
I've come across a cheap contract deal with decent enough minutes and stuff for a "Samsung Galaxy S4 mini" for £20/m in UK. I was going to go for a Galaxy S3 same price but compared, the S4 mini was that bit faster on youtube videos I watched. I like the look of S4 mini as it feels very similar to S1, not to big to handle, and faster.
What I want to know if what other people (on a budget) think of S4 mini and what phone they would upgrade to next while being on a budget?
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Hi,
someone in my family got an S4 mini and it is very great device...the camera is very good and it has a good performance...dual-core up to 1,7 Ghz and a few more RAM like our "good old device"
When i would upgrade i would prefer s4 mini or nexus 4 , maybe nexus 5 (should be released in the next weeks!) ... but it is my opinion...
RuffBuster said:
After using my beloved Galaxy S1 for more than 2 years I feel its time for an upgrade. I'm currently on a tighter budget than last time so Galaxy S4 is out of my reach. I've always been impressed with Samsung's build quality and memory reliability, and am worried about moving to another brand.
I've come across a cheap contract deal with decent enough minutes and stuff for a "Samsung Galaxy S4 mini" for £20/m in UK. I was going to go for a Galaxy S3 same price but compared, the S4 mini was that bit faster on youtube videos I watched. I like the look of S4 mini as it feels very similar to S1, not to big to handle, and faster.
What I want to know if what other people (on a budget) think of S4 mini and what phone they would upgrade to next while being on a budget?
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freakymod2120 said:
Hi,
someone in my family got an S4 mini and it is very great device...the camera is very good and it has a good performance...dual-core up to 1,7 Ghz and a few more RAM like our "good old device"
When i would upgrade i would prefer s4 mini or nexus 4 , maybe nexus 5 (should be released in the next weeks!) ... but it is my opinion...
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For the contact price I don't think I'll find a higher spec device. I would also like to try the Nexus but I can't afford the phone outright and have yet to see it on contract.
S4 mini here I come. And RIP beloved S1. And many many thanks to the developers of the S1 who have made using my S1 a very pleasant experience.
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hey, why dont you just save up a few extra and get the Nexus 5? Its going to be cheaper than other high end flagships i hope and its got the best specs on the market and its a nexus! Just save up the extra money you need to reach $350ish and wait it out for the N5!

Or like GalaxySN00B:0 said you wait for the release of Nexus5 and look if you can get it ...
When all the speculations are right, it will be a great device for the half of the prize of an iphone and so on ...
RuffBuster said:
For the contact price I don't think I'll find a higher spec device. I would also like to try the Nexus but I can't afford the phone outright and have yet to see it on contract.
S4 mini here I come. And RIP beloved S1. And many many thanks to the developers of the S1 who have made using my S1 a very pleasant experience.
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GalaxySN00B:0 said:
hey, why dont you just save up a few extra and get the Nexus 5? Its going to be cheaper than other high end flagships i hope and its got the best specs on the market and its a nexus! Just save up the extra money you need to reach $350ish and wait it out for the N5!
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freakymod2120 said:
Or like GalaxySN00B:0 said you wait for the release of Nexus5 and look if you can get it ...
When all the speculations are right, it will be a great device for the half of the prize of an iphone and so on ...
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Remember that Ruffbuster's on a budget... Maybe as he said the Nexus 5 is out of his reach for a budget.
So yeah, the S4 Mini sounds like a good plan.
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Okay you are right ...
But like you say buying S4 mini isn`t a mistake !!!:good:
Soryuu said:
Remember that Ruffbuster's on a budget... Maybe as he said the Nexus 5 is out of his reach for a budget.
So yeah, the S4 Mini sounds like a good plan.
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[Q] Sony SP or Nexus 4?

Post what u think while i go through these 50 boring biology pages .Im gonna buy one of them in near future!

icyroad41 said:
Post what u think while i go through these 50 boring biology pages .Im gonna buy one of them in near future!
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if you need sd card expansion go with sp otherwise go with nexus 4

khestoi said:
if you need sd card expansion go with sp otherwise go with nexus 4
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Nexus hat 4 core proc and 2GB Ram. SP 2 core and 1GB, but. That was the reason why I bought SP not Nexus. You can use SD Cards.

yeah but 4 cores and 2 cores menas nothing at this moment... + N4 have problem with thottling.
go with that what you want. I mean choose that what you preffer, design, size, ergonomy etc.

icyroad41 said:
Post what u think while i go through these 50 boring biology pages .Im gonna buy one of them in near future!
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Advantages of SONY Xperia SP:
1) SP got a nicer design. (You'll be proud of what you hold in your hand. It's even shines different colors wow ).
2) Best specification for this price. (At the moment and next year too imho your device will rock)
3) It's pretty popular. (fresh ROMs, twicks and stuff will be for your choice)
Disadvantages of Sony:
1) It starts warmin' up at huge games. (but may be they'll fix it later)
2) Main speaker got some dirt.
I'm using SP for 4 month and still love it. (best of Xperia devices)
Oh, and it has metal frame, which makes it more secure and more valuable. :good:

mmm273 said:
yeah but 4 cores and 2 cores menas nothing at this moment... + N4 have problem with thottling.
go with that what you want. I mean choose that what you preffer, design, size, ergonomy etc.
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Yes you're right. 4 cores vs. 2 cores... You cannot see that. Maybe when you will gonna watch HD movies more than 2GB.
For me Xperia SP ist much much better now.

smogf said:
Yes you're right. 4 cores vs. 2 cores... You cannot see that. Maybe when you will gonna watch HD movies more than 2GB.
For me Xperia SP ist much much better now.
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HD Movies bigger than 2GB?
lol,
the SP can play them easily,
regards

raziel123 said:
HD Movies bigger than 2GB?
lol,
the SP can play them easily,
regards
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I haven't tested yet I have SP at about a week :S
No problem with 720p 2GB file at all

icyroad41 said:
Post what u think while i go through these 50 boring biology pages .Im gonna buy one of them in near future!
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owned a nexus 4 for a while and planning to buy xperia sp why?
1. nexus 4 heats up like crazy, you'll get paranoid on how hot it is
2. xperia sp has superior battery while nexus 4 has a crappy one which almost dont last up to one day
3. well i dont think i care too much about camera so i think its about the same
4. nexus 4 no sd card slot
5. glass back is hard to protect and accessories are quite expensive

ngoralph said:
owned a nexus 4 for a while and planning to buy xperia sp why?
1. nexus 4 heats up like crazy, you'll get paranoid on how hot it is
2. xperia sp has superior battery while nexus 4 has a crappy one which almost dont last up to one day
3. well i dont think i care too much about camera so i think its about the same
4. nexus 4 no sd card slot
5. glass back is hard to protect and accessories are quite expensive
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Thank u man i needed to hear just that , a review from someone that has owned them both. the N4 just has the adventige for the updates , but thats why we have xda . Im using Xperia Neo V and im amazed how much support this phone has from the devs. i guess im gonna stick with sony again.

Nobody cares about 4G ?
Weird...
Personally, that's the reason why I went for XpSP.

Matlevo12 said:
Nobody cares about 4G ?
Weird...
Personally, that's the reason why I went for XpSP.
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I dont cuz in my country we dont have 4g . 3G HSPA+ is the max

Matlevo12 said:
Nobody cares about 4G ?
Weird...
Personally, that's the reason why I went for XpSP.
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For me not at all. You really used 4G?? Whats about baterry drain? I use GSM Only mode (2g) which really is enough for reading e-mails, using FB, Tapatalk and Whatsapp. I baerly use 3G to watch yt movies when I'm not connected to wifi. But 4G? I really don't use it at all in my smartPHONE.

sp no contest. nexus is equal in many ways but if you want a better phone get
lg 4xhd
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depends really on what you want and what you need. I was so convinced at first in buying the Nexus 4 over the SP, but I got sour of the Nexus' very stock UI (though many prefer this) and design. So i went for the SP, and i cant be much happier. The LEDs are cool too, plus you get that premium look. My friends says it looks like an iPhone (I got the white one), which is a complement for them though i get kinda insulted everytime they say that.

I had considered to buy Nexus 4, but bought XSP instead because N4 has frail glass back, no SD card, and poorer battery. Those are deal breakers for me.

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I had considered to buy Nexus 4, but bought XSP instead because N4 has frail glass back, no SD card, and poorer battery. Those are deal breakers for me.
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This. Drop the N4, and most likely it will break.
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papawil01 said:
depends really on what you want and what you need. I was so convinced at first in buying the Nexus 4 over the SP, but I got sour of the Nexus' very stock UI (though many prefer this) and design. So i went for the SP, and i cant be much happier. The LEDs are cool too, plus you get that premium look. My friends says it looks like an iPhone (I got the white one), which is a complement for them though i get kinda insulted everytime they say that.
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I feel the same way for the UI , and yh this phone is a fancy one. + Im not carefull so i drop phones often so the N4 isnt gonna survive for a long time. Im gonna get the xSP for sure.Tnq u guys!

New device.

Hey guys,
I'm going to buy a new device but now I need your thoughts on something. I'm going to buy a Galaxy S3 brand new or S3 LTE (4g) secondhanded. The major difference is that the LTE version has twice as much RAM as the original S3. Will I experience this with normal usage of phone, so no heavy games etc. Give me your thoughts guys.
Ps: Of course I will keep this device, everything for me started with this phone and now I want to see how far we can go with this phone.

To stay away from a lot of problems caused by low RAM, the standard of RAM amount in Android devices (look medium range) today is 1 GB. More RAM means more multitasking performance and no memory problems for heavy apps, going through Android system slowdown while RAM is almost full. With 1 GB you should be ok, but not away from possible risks, especially if you use "always open" apps like Facebook/Messenger, Whatsapp, Email, Exchange Services... With 2 GB you are totally out of RAM problems, also because in 2+ GB devices the Android's lowmemorykiller (it's mainly because of this when you have slowdowns in low RAM devices, Android tries to close apps to free memory but when it reach the point where cannot close other apps? Slowdown!) is almost not used anymore, it's present, but you will never reach the point where Android uses it. About LTE, if in your town there is it, you can take advantage of faster network speed.
My suggestion is to buy LTE version.
Now depends from you, if you want a brand-new device that in 6~8 months, especially after Android L came out, will do the end of Janice (look at slowdowns caused by low RAM amount) or buy used LTE version that has the double of RAM.
The future is always behind the door, technology has big news everyday, you buy a device today and tomorrow it's old. More time passes, more future apps will require and occupy more RAM, leaving away new Android versions from this speech
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O man galaxy s 3
Another samsung crap most of s3 users are regreating go to gsm arena and see
If u have budget then only go for nexus 5 or 4
If u want midrange then go for moto g u will never regret after buying phone like this
galaxy s advance ****sung i have bought this crap in 22k when it released i am regreating everyday
No quality of hardware ( scratches everywhere within 2 years)
No quality of software ( we have alredy faced that)..
And s3 is big brother of this s advance so........ Think

Why you want a plastic feel? I don't like anymore samsung phones.It has plastic and doesn't have that premium design.So,my suggestion: buy Nexus or Xperia (i want to get xperia ZR because it have removable battery).You will get a premium design

walpanmad said:
O man galaxy s 3
Another samsung crap most of s3 users are regreating go to gsm arena and see
If u have budget then only go for nexus 5 or 4
If u want midrange then go for moto g u will never regret after buying phone like this
galaxy s advance ****sung i have bought this crap in 22k when it released i am regreating everyday
No quality of hardware ( scratches everywhere within 2 years)
No quality of software ( we have alredy faced that)..
And s3 is big brother of this s advance so........ Think
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Force said:
Why you want a plastic feel? I don't like anymore samsung phones.It has plastic and doesn't have that premium design.So,my suggestion: buy Nexus or Xperia (i want to get xperia ZR because it have removable battery).You will get a premium design
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Maybe with his budget can buy only S3 device.
All Samsung devices suck while original, just change ROM to see it become to fly fast like a rocket.
Nexus 4 is a good phone too but battery sucks

I think buying a samsung phone second-handed would fit the budget well and give you the benefit of a great battery performance. Just 'upgrade' to any custom rom asap.
The plastic and old fashion looks also have an advantage, if you drop your phone here and there quite a lot. Replacing a screen on a slimmer new gen unibody phone would cost you a fortune!

I own a Samsung Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300, so 1 GB of ram) and runs so fast with a custom rom like cyanogenmod. About LTE version, I didn't test it.

Maybe Blu
What about a BLU brand, maybe a BLU Studio 5.0 C HD? I have not tried a BLU product but am impressed with the specs and the cost.

MrTooPhone said:
What about a BLU brand, maybe a BLU Studio 5.0 C HD? I have not tried a BLU product but am impressed with the specs and the cost.
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MediaTek... And its development.

Or buy iphone with android :laugh::laugh::laugh:

coffeecore said:
Hey guys,
I'm going to buy a new device but now I need your thoughts on something. I'm going to buy a Galaxy S3 brand new or S3 LTE (4g) secondhanded. The major difference is that the LTE version has twice as much RAM as the original S3. Will I experience this with normal usage of phone, so no heavy games etc. Give me your thoughts guys.
Ps: Of course I will keep this device, everything for me started with this phone and now I want to see how far we can go with this phone.
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I read somewhere that s3 LTE version will get official kitkat update while s3 original won't..... just search about that on google and if it's true go for LTE...
(Btw u should check both phone's xda thread if you r wishing to be on custom rom... )

jineshpatel30 said:
I read somewhere that s3 LTE version will get official kitkat update while s3 original won't..... just search about that on google and if it's true go for LTE...
(Btw u should check both phone's xda thread if you r wishing to be on custom rom... )
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Already did haha nice developement in there. And Archi's CM of course About that KitKat update, I'll check it out.

I think I'll be more satisfied with the developement of the normal S3. And I really want to try Archi's CM.
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It's like a Maclaw changelog but Archi is as real as it gets I think.
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It's like a Maclaw changelog but Archi is as real as it gets I think.
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