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Hey guys, pretty straight forward.
Just to let you know, I really don't want an HTC one x, or any other phone with poor battery life.
Things that matter:
Screen size: 4in+
Processor
Camera quality
HARDWARE in general
Overall feel of the phone in your hand
I would prefer the least amount of plastic on the phone as possible.
Thanks guys
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HTC sensation or galaxy s 2
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Plastic is a nice thing....
Do you have a carrier preference? Are you wanting to stay with VZW?
HTC EVO 4G LTE.
Outstanding battery life.
16GB internal storage and a micro sd slot.
Blazing fast processor.
It feels solid as a rock.
It has the best screen of any phone I have ever used, 4.7 inch.
The camera on this phone is phenomenal. Here is a thread with pics from it.
All in all this is the best phone I have ever owned.
The evo 4G is very intriguing.
As far as carrier, I don't care at all.
So far the phones in the race are:
Sony xperia ion
HTC evo 4g
Samsung galaxy s3
These are just so far. Feel free to offer any handset as a suggestion. I'll put up a poll when I get into the preliminaries.
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Wait for the HTC phone that's coming to Verizon
It has a 1080 p screen so everything would be awesome
It also has an adreno 320 cup
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Wait for the HTC phone that's coming to Verizon
It has a 1080 p screen so everything would be awesome
It also has an adreno 320 cup
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What phone is that if which you speak?
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idiotzach15 said:
As far as carrier, I don't care at all.
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I'm jelly of ya'll that have more than one carrier with service in your area.
Does the Nexus not even get a honorable mention simply because it gets the newest Android versions before any other phones? I agree that there is better hardware on the market, but I love showing off all the new features before anyone else gets them. My buddy just posted on fb how he got ICS on his RAZR, I replied "It can't do a barrel roll." Its fun to be smug about firmware lol.
I got my hands on a SGSIII and I liked it allot, big good looking screen, felt good in my hand, fast and smooth. I rooted it and gave it back to my buddy. Plus the Galaxy S phones have good development so you wont be waiting too much longer than Nexus for custom ROMs and such..
The nexus was in the running, but the camera threw it out for me.
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If you want to be certain you'll get 1st party updates without waiting them definitely Galaxy Nexus. The camera, however, isn't too good.
Personal suggestion is S2. I haven't found one con from this phone, it's fast,I like its screen,a lot of development here, camera is excellent. It also packs a 1 6GB flash memory and a micro SD slot.
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Whatever phone that stops you from OPing threads like this before searching. There are stickies for this in other sections.
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Whatever phone that stops you from OPing threads like this before searching. There are stickies for this in other sections.
Sent from your phone you lost the game.
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Yes, but this was specifically for more recent phones, and I'm gonna add a poll soon for fun.
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Galaxy s3
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Galaxy s3
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You understand that post is useless because you don't provide any info about why you recommend that one...
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What phone is that if which you speak?
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its rumored
HTC is crap. Go Samsung GSIII. Its nice overall hardware and software!
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Gs3 is too big... I I think I've decided on the ion... I I don't hate htc... But i do hate Microsoft lol
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Agreed! HTC is good with designs and Sense 4.0 is good...its the hardware that lags
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I'd pick HTC over any phone. Not to keen on the Incredible 4G for Verizon though. Its nothing like what the other carriers got. I'll be sticking to my Droid Incredible 2 so long as Dev's continue to support it.
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I know that on paper the moto x is just a "mid range" device and i love the htc one in every single way...but sprint and its crappy service is even worst with my one. Idk if is just because is metal but my wifes galaxy s3 get better sigan everywhere we go. I heard motorola is really good with radios and anthenas and to be honest is the only phone on sprint's line up thats not a crappy samsung or an icrap that i would like to get...anyone has any input on this?
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Well allegedly there is a bug fix coming for how the one handles the 3g/4g switching. I would wait and see how 4.3 works.
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Well allegedly there is a bug fix coming for how the one handles the 3g/4g switching. I would wait and see how 4.3 works.
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So u wouldnt consider the moto x at all?
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Well I would at least wait the couple of weeks and see if things improve rather than splurging and buying another phone and paying an etf.
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If I was switching I'd consider the motox or gnote3
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So u wouldnt consider the moto x at all?
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Honestly, even with the features on the Moto X, the HTC One is the better phone. If I had my upgrade today instead of two months ago, I would still go with the One. Just my opinion though. Go to a store and try out the Moto X. See which one you like more!
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I experience the same issues as you. Wife's s3 holds onto signals better just about everywhere we go, Wi-Fi included.
the customization options for the Moto x had me drooling...until I noticed that was for the AT&T variant only.
I would hold out until 4.3 drops for sure.
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I experience the same issues as you. Wife's s3 holds onto signals better just about everywhere we go, Wi-Fi included.
the customization options for the Moto x had me drooling...until I noticed that was for the AT&T variant only.
I would hold out until 4.3 drops for sure.
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My wifi speeds are slower on my One than my S2. It's probably the metal but I don't think the iPhone has this problem. My speed test shows that I have 16 Mbps but the pages load as if I am getting 1 Mbps. Weird. Hopefully this is addressed in the 4.3 update if it's fixable
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Flash a ROM and lock it in roaming, enjoy great service until you get that termination letter. Switch carriers...profit.
Why would you downgrade lol
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Why would you downgrade lol
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because you give a lot of oil massages.
http://youtu.be/2_JQxm53114
I have a One and a Moto X and my One has been off an in my backpack for 2 weeks now. Just throwing that out there.
Hey I just updated to 4.3 and the camera issue is still there so Idk dude. Your call
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syed239 said:
Hey I just updated to 4.3 and the camera issue is still there so Idk dude. Your call
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I dunno about moto being the one who makes good modems/attenas, but I know Samsung is known for having very good ones... I don't know why you wouldn't even consider a GS4 or a Note 3. Hell, if you're gonna switch carries why don't you just keep the ONE??
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syed239 said:
Hey I just updated to 4.3 and the camera issue is still there so Idk dude. Your call
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I don't know why people were calling this a software issue. I think the software issue they were talking about fixing was the blur.
Is the X unlockable? After the photon/atrix fiasco I vowed never to touch another Motorola device.
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I switched from the moto from the One today. I switched because of the purple camera issue. 4.3 didn't fix it. I have to say I like it a lot more.
720p screen isn't bad at all, can't really tell. Its thinner than it seems in pictures. Runs really smooth. Cam is alright but havent taken any outdoor pics, just indoor so it may look better outside. The touchless controls and notifications aren't gimmicky, you'll use and like them. Moto assist is pretty good. The only thing I miss is the speakers in front.
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clavin78 said:
I switched from the moto from the One today. I switched because of the purple camera issue. 4.3 didn't fix it. I have to say I like it a lot more.
720p screen isn't bad at all, can't really tell. Its thinner than it seems in pictures. Runs really smooth. Cam is alright but havent taken any outdoor pics, just indoor so it may look better outside. The touchless controls and notifications aren't gimmicky, you'll use and like them. Moto assist is pretty good. The only thing I miss is the speakers in front.
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Don't know why you would do this without trying to fix your ONE first... It's obviously a hardware issue, not software. You can do all those things on the ONE so technically it is a gimmick. You basically just downgraded.
Its the second one I've had with the issue. Just got tired of it. Doesn't feel like a downgrade at all. Only on a spec sheet comparison. Its not aluminum but built very nice, feels great.
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Don't know why you would do this without trying to fix your ONE first... It's obviously a hardware issue, not software. You can do all those things on the ONE so technically it is a gimmick. You basically just downgraded.
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No, actually. Active notifications alone are a god damned good reason to never go back to my One. It's life changing. Touch less controls are fantastic. AOSP + those two things, boot loader unlockable, rom interchangeability with all carrier, equally if not more smooth experience than the one plus better battery life, higher resolution camera, and the phone is repairable. My one will stay in my backpack as a backup phone, thanks.
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I haven't even unlocked or rooted mine. There's nothing to fix here.
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I'm currently waiting on my One to come back from repair and of course the 4.3 update was released the day after I shipped it So I while I wait, I wanted to get your impressions of the update. Likes, dislikes, new features, missing features, bugs anything you think about the update!!
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You can probably get that info from reading all 10 of the 4.3 threads
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I'm running it on stock, blazing fast just like before and noticeably better battery life
To me it fixed an important part of the phone which was bluetooth streaming. The quality on the highs was miserable, now it's great. I even ordered a pair of jaybird bluebuds x since I was so pleased with the 4.3's update quality. Other than that, the dreaded menu button is gone thanks to a nifty and frankly superior implementation of the menu and google now button. Now you long press home for menu, and that is good since you can go back into the app if you mispress. Unlike the back button. Great smoothness, overall improvement. Also, the purple tint has been reduced.
And finally, Bluetooth low energy was activated on the 4.3 update I believe, or 4.2. The thing is that allows for use of the pebble, for example and other exercise peripherals with minimal battery drain. Look up the changes in android per se, since the changes HTC made are minimal. I for once think most if not all of the flaws are gone by now. Now I don't care about future updates, and may avoid them to be honest, since I'm not looking forward to anything else.
I have noticed improved battery life. Plus you just get that good feeling on being on the latest android out! (besides 4.3.1)
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To me it fixed an important part of the phone which was bluetooth streaming. The quality on the highs was miserable, now it's great. I even ordered a pair of jaybird bluebuds x since I was so pleased with the 4.3's update quality. Other than that, the dreaded menu button is gone thanks to a nifty and frankly superior implementation of the menu and google now button. Now you long press home for menu, and that is good since you can go back into the app if you mispress. Unlike the back button. Great smoothness, overall improvement. Also, the purple tint has been reduced.
And finally, Bluetooth low energy was activated on the 4.3 update I believe, or 4.2. The thing is that allows for use of the pebble, for example and other exercise peripherals with minimal battery drain. Look up the changes in android per se, since the changes HTC made are minimal. I for once think most if not all of the flaws are gone by now. Now I don't care about future updates, and may avoid them to be honest, since I'm not looking forward to anything else.
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The quality really did keep me from Bluetooth streaming. Glad its fixed though. Would you say it sounds GOOD or just better?
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XCrunner23 said:
I have noticed improved battery life. Plus you just get that good feeling on being on the latest android out! (besides 4.3.1)
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I don't even really count 4.3.1 it seems like its mostly bugfixes for nexus devices. Hopefully bugs that HTC ironed out in their 4.3 release lol.
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I don't even really count 4.3.1 it seems like its mostly bugfixes for nexus devices. Hopefully bugs that HTC ironed out in their 4.3 release lol.
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I'm thinking they did
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daltonroland said:
The quality really did keep me from Bluetooth streaming. Glad its fixed though. Would you say it sounds GOOD or just better?
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I would personally say it sounds good. Definitely comparable to auxiliary output on my audyssey bluetooth speakers. I was impressed, which is why I ordered the jaybirds which are pretty expensive. I'm sure there will be differences in audio quality but it's just convenient for streaming without messy cables. This was streaming v0 rips and some flacs.
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Hi all grabbed a Nexus 5 from Carphone warehouse this morning £5 cheaper than google! Stock was going fast when I was down there earlier.
This is a first look at the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Enjoy
Does it have a LED Notification light?
If so, where is it located?
can you share battery life after some time of use.. ?
Cool, thanks for the vid!
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Does it have a LED Notification light?
If so, where is it located?
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should be at the bottom like nexus 4 maybe?
i want some battery life compared to the nexus 4 test to.
battery life and camera samples - all I care about. Go!
Just got mine from cpw , battery just fully charged so will give so feedback when I can. This thing is fast, very fast. Huge improvement over N4!
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Is there a removable SD Card?
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Is there a removable SD Card?
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No.
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Thanks for the video. Great review.
Screen is good not as good as HTC one, colours not as rich and blacks not as black, video play back not as smooth as HTC one but better than my n4. Quadrant benchmark (not that this really affects daily use) is half of HTC one at 6600. Web browser very quick via chrome. Camera OK, better than n4 not as good as HTC one. (I know I'm comparing to the n4 & HTC one but these are the phones I have to compare too) .
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Hi all grabbed a Nexus 5 from Carphone warehouse this morning £5 cheaper than google! Stock was going fast when I was down there earlier.
This is a first look at the Nexus 5 and Android 4.4 Enjoy
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Could you please try if and how the USB OTG is working? I am curious if LG and Google havent made the same mistake like with Nexus 4. Thanks.
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Some battery test (when it ll be stabilezed), and some news about the speaker(s), thank you
Can't you use nexus 4 color calibration
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Screen is good not as good as HTC one, colours not as rich and blacks not as black, video play back not as smooth as HTC one but better than my n4. Quadrant benchmark (not that this really affects daily use) is half of HTC one at 6600. Web browser very quick via chrome. Camera OK, better than n4 not as good as HTC one. (I know I'm comparing to the n4 & HTC one but these are the phones I have to compare too) .
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Its worse than the HTC One Camera? That camera is horrible, the HTC One had visible noise in daylight shots, the Nexus 5 has to be better than that. Based on the camera samples I have seen, I would say the nexus 5 has a pretty good camera.
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Yes I'm also very curious if USB otg works
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Does it have a LED Notification light?
If so, where is it located?
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Yes at the bottom of the device
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Yes I'm also very curious if USB otg works
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Ive not been able to get it to work yet.
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Its worse than the HTC One Camera? That camera is horrible, the HTC One had visible noise in daylight shots, the Nexus 5 has to be better than that. Based on the camera samples I have seen, I would say the nexus 5 has a pretty good camera.
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I was talking about low light performance where The One does very well
I've notice some crackling sound kinda like static in my ath m50x while listening to music . it has to be the the phone because I've tried the PC and its sounds clean and my nexus 7 sounds good as well. Its only when the track gets loud . don't know if I need a external amp or what . any help would be appreciated
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Bump, if anyone has higher end headphones can you test to see if you crackling .
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The only time is if I adjust the volume. That's with multiple types of ear buds. A slight crackle. And it does it with all roms I've tried bad boys venom.
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The only time is if I adjust the volume. That's with multiple types of ear buds. A slight crackle. And it does it with all roms I've tried bad boys venom.
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I've tried my friends m7 and get the same crackle . I guess I can call HTC . thanks
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Happens here
This happens on my HTC One M8 sometimes
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This happens on my HTC One M8 sometimes
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Its unacceptable for a top of the line phone to suffer from this . some songs I have to turn up and it sucks because the crackling.
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parmend said:
Its unacceptable for a top of the line phone to suffer from this . some songs I have to turn up and it sucks because the crackling.
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No crackling here with my studio quality sennheisers. Using Liquid rom with kernel tweaks for increased mic and headset gains as well. I've tried fiddling with the volume (up down up down up down) while having it maxed out and it sounds perfectly clear. Have also tried skipping forward in the song/skipping songs with volume maxed and couldn't replicate whatever issues you're having...don't know if that's good news or bad to you but there it is^^
I've heard distortion (using my M8) in songs that have been mastered really loud. I don't hear it on my MacBook pro as much. I wonder if the m8 gain structure could be setup better for clearer audience.
One album that I notice it a lot on is Beck's new album, mainly songs in the middle or the record. Ripped mp3 via iTunes at 256
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M8 crackling solution
So I rooted my M8 to the GPE and the crackling is gone. Also, now my M8 works 100% better. There are so many things that function and look so much better. Basically I am replying to rant about how awful companies and carriers make android function when they modify the OS. Google may get paid by allowing hardware and carriers to modify their OS, but they are going to lose customers in the end due to this terrible customer experience. Customers who don't buy a nexus or google play edition or can't root their device are out of luck and get an inferior device with a poor usability.