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Convince me the One is better than the S4.

I was really set on the One, but started reading about all the issues people were having with the screens and gaps and speaker noise. I started reading up on the S4 and thought maybe a change would be nice, since I've been with HTC since the Hero days. I would like to hear some personal experiences and feedback. I got some hands on with the One and it was smooth as can be, but haven't had a chance to play with the s4 yet. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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I have the one and the build quality is second to none. The screen is exceptional and I have never had a phone where the speakers sound so good. I love my One and am happy with my purchase.
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I have the one and the build quality is second to none. The screen is exceptional and I have never had a phone where the speakers sound so good. I love my One and am happy with my purchase.
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I can 2nd that

Metal>Plastic
BoomSound>Traditional Speakers
469ppi>441ppi
Sense>TouchWiz

durandetto said:
I was really set on the One, but started reading about all the issues people were having with the screens and gaps and speaker noise. I started reading up on the S4 and thought maybe a change would be nice, since I've been with HTC since the Hero days. I would like to hear some personal experiences and feedback. I got some hands on with the One and it was smooth as can be, but haven't had a chance to play with the s4 yet. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
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Go buy a gs4
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I am a hardcore perfectionist and had VERY high expectations for the One.
I will tell you that i have an almost-noticeable-with-the-bare-eye cluster of about 4 stuck pixels (at 450+ dpi you really have to look hard to see it), a 1mm gap in the middle of my zero-gap-construction device, and a home button that isn't as sensitive as it should be (which I know will be getting fixed in the next OTA).
Even being a hardcore perfectionist and demanding a LOT from this phone, I LOVE IT AND WOULD NOT TRADE IT FOR ANY OTHER PHONE. It is without a doubt the most amazing piece of technology I've ever owned.

If you've been with HTC for awhile, now is not the time to bail out. This is the best phone they've made by a mile. Sense 5 is sick and the look and build quality is iPhone level. If you've held a GSIII, you know how the GSIV is going to feel. Not in same league imo.
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I'm also trying to decide between the s4 and one. I listen to music a lot so the one def wins on that respect.
The one thing holding me back from getting the HTC one is that the aluminum back I'm guessing will be much more susceptible to scratches. I like to run my phones caseless, so just wondering if any current one owners could comment on how their phone is holding up so far? I went to sprint and the display model already had a chip on the back so had me worried.
Thanks in advance for your input.
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Honestly, its all about personal preference. The One and the GS4 really are two totally different devices, the one really is a more polished device in my opinion. As I sit here and type this I have an HTC One and a GS4 sitting right next to me and after using the One for over a week then switching to the GS4 there is a big difference in performance. Now the truth is that out of the box the GS4 basically has more features than any other phone on the market but at the expense of performance. To me the One simply does everything faster, whether opening and closing apps, switching between apps, accessing the camera....etc..... the one simply does it with virtually no lag where as the GS4 stutters ever so slightly. I have gone as far as turning off every feature I could and even though that did help, its still no where near as responsive as the one and because of that I will stick with the One. Sorry but touchwiz for whatever reason is a bloated mess of a UI filled with features that are impractical which also hinders the performance of the device. I really wanted a 5" device and even with the plastic build it still a pleasant device to look at and hold but the performance simply falls short. Also, I know I can root the device but in the age of quad core devices with at least 2 gigs of ram, rooting shouldn't be the only way to increase performance.

One>S4
That's all

themuffinman said:
Honestly, its all about personal preference. The One and the GS4 really are two totally different devices, the one really is a more polished device in my opinion. As I sit here and type this I have an HTC One and a GS4 sitting right next to me and after using the One for over a week then switching to the GS4 there is a big difference in performance. Now the truth is that out of the box the GS4 basically has more features than any other phone on the market but at the expense of performance. To me the One simply does everything faster, whether opening and closing apps, switching between apps, accessing the camera....etc..... the one simply does it with virtually no lag where as the GS4 stutters ever so slightly. I have gone as far as turning off every feature I could and even though that did help, its still no where near as responsive as the one and because of that I will stick with the One. Sorry but touchwiz for whatever reason is a bloated mess of a UI filled with features that are impractical which also hinders the performance of the device. I really wanted a 5" device and even with the plastic build it still a pleasant device to look at and hold but the performance simply falls short. Also, I know I can root the device but in the age of quad core devices with at least 2 gigs of ram, rooting shouldn't be the only way to increase performance.
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Thank you, this is exactly the kind of responses I was looking for.
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Even the provided headphones sound top notch if your into high bass
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I tell you what, with the exception of maybe one person on these forums. The One forum is way more pleasant than the s4. That alone is almost enough to persuade me to go with my first choice.
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Atrix HD for sure.!
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Even the provided headphones sound top notch if your into high bass
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I wouldn't say "top notch", but saying they are better than any other pack-in headphone would still be a disservice to these.
I'm pleasantly surprised by how good they sound. You could buy better, but I doubt you'll ever get a free pair better than these again.
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I love my One. I was set on getting the S4 at first when the argument seemed to be aluminum vs plastic, because the S4 seemed more powerful, but the One really is more than just an amazing looking device. I love the camera, I don't understand why people feel they need to zoom in on pictures, because if they don't, 4 MP is actually perfectly fine since it's a higher resolution than 1080. Pictures with the One are amazing no matter what the situation, which is very rare with cell phone cameras, I found myself being excited about having a cell phone camera for the first time since my very first flip phone. I tell people comparing the One and the S4's cameras is comparing quality to size, and I always prefer quality. Besides that the screen is amazing, but you probly won't be able to tell too much difference with the pixel density since they're both so dense. The speakers are also amazing, I've thought sound was coming from my computer speakers a few times that was actually coming from the phone. The call quality is great too, I can hear people much clearer that I used to have problems talking with on my evo 3d. It doesn't come with much bloatware and I haven't had any bit of lag yet, even with lots of apps running at once and playing graphics intensive games. I have also been very impressed with the battery life, I've used it constantly since I bought it and have not had it go under 10% before the end of the day, so I can actually play games on my phone now without worrying about the next time I need to plug it in.
My only gripe with the phone is the capacitive buttons, they only work when you press on the white part, so it's much less surface area than I'm used to, but it's not such a big deal, just a small annoyance to get used to. Sense isn't an annoyance on this phone, and any annoyances like blinkfeed or no quick settings in the notification pulldown can be easily solved.
They're both great phones, but when I did my own comparison of the two, I thought the S4s new features were more software gimmicks than improvements to me. The One has software gimmicks like Zoes and blinkfeed, but it has quite a few hardware improvements that were powerful enough to impress me.

Reading Anandtech's review of topped me over! They also have part 1 of the S4 review.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6747/htc-one-review

Convince you the one is superior? What do we work for htc? Read the reviews ffs. Brian Klug from Anandtech wrote 17 pages about this phone. You may want to start there.
Edit: can this thread be locked? He has this in both forums. Stop cluttering up the forums.
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I'm not gonna convince you to do sh!t you do the research, not my job to babysit you or do your homework
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I have been doing my own research I just want others people's opinions to help me make my final decision. Just when I thought the s4 forum was the one full of deuches. Thanks to all of those with actual feedback though, it's really appreciated.
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Galaxy s4 hard choice

Hey all.
I have to s4 and love it. Loads! But I'm thinking about going for the z1.
Camera is good from what I've heard. But is it really that good?
Is it good for fast moving motion? Kids jumping on trampoline and stuff life that.
My s4 is just fantastic on sport pictures. Doesn't blur at all. Also battery life?
Also is the phone any good?
Sorry for all the questions I just want a change and I like this camera I hear on the z1.
How does the phone feel?
Thanks
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I love my z1. The camera in great in daylight, but not so great at night unless you use the manual nighttime settings. Is it worth the upgrade is up to you. I never thought the s4 took bad photos. Myself, I'd say no if you are just looking for a better camera. S4 is a great phone. I just think the z1 is a slightly better one. It's my opinion though and I'm entitled to it.

Hmm... Well it's waterproof as well. Which is a big thing for me. I'm always scared to pull my phone out in rain. I love in Wales in the UK We get enough rain lol.
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I've purchased a Galaxy S4 for my father and sister and personally own a Note 2. And let me tell you this - the Z1 feels remarkably better than the S4, or any Samsung phone for that matter.
The S4 is great 'n all with very solid hardware, but the Touchwiz UI is what is starting to really bother me. I played with my Z1 for a full day before I was forced to return it (LTE issues with the specific model I purchased) and simply loved it. I love the near vanilla Android experience with Sony's little UI on top. It wasn't as intuitive as Touchwiz, but it was so fluid in what it did that I simply did not care that it didn't have the same things that the S4 has. The only thing I'd say you'd have to consider if the size of the actual phone. While it may have the same amount of screen real estate, it is much larger than the S4. In fact, it's nearly the same size and weight of my Note 2.
So if you don't mind the larger phone (in comparison to the S4), then go for it. The camera and the waterproofing is just an added bonus. The experience of the phone is so great that is simply trumps every other aspect. Everything is just so smooth and fluid that I'm having very little second thoughts about my future purchase. The Note 3 was released today and I love it (I work at Best Buy so I've got unlimited access to it really) but I simply cannot ignore the greatness of the Z1.

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AhsanU said:
I've purchased a Galaxy S4 for my father and sister and personally own a Note 2. And let me tell you this - the Z1 feels remarkably better than the S4, or any Samsung phone for that matter.
The S4 is great 'n all with very solid hardware, but the Touchwiz UI is what is starting to really bother me. I played with my Z1 for a full day before I was forced to return it (LTE issues with the specific model I purchased) and simply loved it. I love the near vanilla Android experience with Sony's little UI on top. It wasn't as intuitive as Touchwiz, but it was so fluid in what it did that I simply did not care that it didn't have the same things that the S4 has. The only thing I'd say you'd have to consider if the size of the actual phone. While it may have the same amount of screen real estate, it is much larger than the S4. In fact, it's nearly the same size and weight of my Note 2.
So if you don't mind the larger phone (in comparison to the S4), then go for it. The camera and the waterproofing is just an added bonus. The experience of the phone is so great that is simply trumps every other aspect. Everything is just so smooth and fluid that I'm having very little second thoughts about my future purchase. The Note 3 was released today and I love it (I work at Best Buy so I've got unlimited access to it really) but I simply cannot ignore the greatness of the Z1.
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have to say Sony is making its mark now . i got rid of my gt-i9505 for the z1 . time will tell if i made the right move. so far so good. for Sony

The jump from s4 to a z1 isn't that big bro. My GF has the s4, I have the z1, camera is almost the same (but I'm not a professional photographer, just saying). But the game changer here is the waterproof feature, I would love to try underwater shots. It would be so unique from other people's phones. hehe

needed a change from samsung
adriansantos said:
The jump from s4 to a z1 isn't that big bro. My GF has the s4, I have the z1, camera is almost the same (but I'm not a professional photographer, just saying). But the game changer here is the waterproof feature, I would love to try underwater shots. It would be so unique from other people's phones. hehe
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lol i wouldn't be putting water near the phone any time soon. i heard on some other site someone tried it is a sink of water. not good results.

I just gave my S4 to the Mrs after buying the Z1. It's faster, camera is awesome. The timeshift burst is fun and makes for great "auto-awesome" pics on g+.
I've also put it in the sink a few times and use it in the shower.
Overall, I'm glad I switched!

joecool666 said:
lol i wouldn't be putting water near the phone any time soon. i heard on some other site someone tried it is a sink of water. not good results.
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Mother of God. I can shower and watch youtube.... That sounds like one hell of a plan. What about the headphones jack... Where does the water go if it goes on the? I've noticed it's not covered.
Thanks for reply all. I'm very tempted. The camera is a big thing for me. S4 motion pictures are insane.
If I can take pictures like these I took on my s4 then I think I will get the z1.
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Pictures from my s4.

Well of you're happy with what you have, then why jeopardize that? Wait 6 months for a real upgrade.
PS: cute kids.
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MohJee said:
Well of you're happy with what you have, then why jeopardize that? Wait 6 months for a real upgrade.
PS: cute kids.
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Waterproof is quite important as well. I live in a very wet country lol.
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What's the support on the phone like ? Many updates, roms, stuff like that. Also will kit kat be coming out for this phone
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photo.
skrapi said:
What's the support on the phone like ? Many updates, roms, stuff like that. Also will kit kat be coming out for this phone
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have a look on gsm arena. there is camera compare results on there and must say they are not bad. and Sony are not the best for updates. that would be IMO i think that's the downside of Sony devices. but i think it all good. glad i left Sammy behind for now.

joecool666 said:
have a look on gsm arena. there is camera compare results on there and must say they are not bad. and Sony are not the best for updates. that would be IMO i think that's the downside of Sony devices. but i think it all good. glad i left Sammy behind for now.
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This is hard lol. I've had the S1 S2 S3 and now S4. Loved all of them but they all have that one thing. Not waterproof not premium feel.
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skrapi said:
This is hard lol. I've had the S1 S2 S3 and now S4. Loved all of them but they all have that one thing. Not waterproof not premium feel.
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take the leap man i did and i am happy with new z1. feel /performance/ all good .

Bro about the headphone jack, that's the great upgrade they have made from the Z. They removed the flap, and made the headphone jack waterproof without the flaps! I'm not joking. If by upgrade you mean premium feel and waterproof, then this z1 WILL BE A BIG UPGRADE from your s4 bro.

You guys have sorted my choice. All I need to do now is find someone who wants to swap. Lol.
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Sell your s4 to your family. Tell them it's the greatest phone in the market but you need something lower. hahaha

skrapi said:
Hey all.
I have to s4 and love it. Loads! But I'm thinking about going for the z1.
Camera is good from what I've heard. But is it really that good?
Is it good for fast moving motion? Kids jumping on trampoline and stuff life that.
My s4 is just fantastic on sport pictures. Doesn't blur at all. Also battery life?
Also is the phone any good?
Sorry for all the questions I just want a change and I like this camera I hear on the z1.
How does the phone feel?
Thanks
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My brother has an s4, I have the z1
Now my brot.Dr wants to trade up to z1 and he absolutely loves Samsung's galaxy phones, so if that says anything to persuade you...go for the z1
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Trade S5 for HTC M8?

Posted in general and Q&A, not sure which one it belongs in..
Hey everybody.. Curious if anyone has used both the M8 and the S5..guy wants to trade his M8 for my S5, but just curious about anyone else's experience.
My main concerns:
Camera (is the One really that much inferior) I take a lot of pics
Speed/Fluidity (fastest and smoothest Galaxy for me yet, but TW still hits a few lag snags time to time)
Rootability (this bootloader will be locked for how long?)
Overall I love the S5 a lot, just thinking the M8 may give a better user experience? I'll miss the waterproof stuff but I baby my phones anyway, so...
Thanks for your input!
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cadorette said:
Posted in general and Q&A, not sure which one it belongs in..
Hey everybody.. Curious if anyone has used both the M8 and the S5..guy wants to trade his M8 for my S5, but just curious about anyone else's experience.
My main concerns:
Camera (is the One really that much inferior) I take a lot of pics
Speed/Fluidity (fastest and smoothest Galaxy for me yet, but TW still hits a few lag snags time to time)
Rootability (this bootloader will be locked for how long?)
Overall I love the S5 a lot, just thinking the M8 may give a better user experience? I'll miss the waterproof stuff but I baby my phones anyway, so...
Thanks for your input!
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I like my GF's M8 better than my S5 in only a few areas - speaker and build quality.
The M8 sounds far better than my S5, it's not even a close comparison.
Th M8 has the HTC "feel", it just is nice to hold. I don 't mind the plastic S5 as I've had plastic phones for 4 years but the M8 has a solid/dense feel that my S5 does not have.
I actually like the M8 camera better just because my S5 takes 3-5 seconds to open the camera app and sometimes gives me a hard time waking the phone if left open. This might not be all S5s as I haven't seen other users saying this. The M8 runs smoothly and the camera is quick. I can't say the M8 has an inferior cam in real life, it might be technically less advanced but in everyday usage I do not see a problem with her pics. I do not take a lot of pics, but for cell pics I am happy with both phones; if you need truly high quality pics for some reason you're not likely to use a phone cam anyway.
Neither device is markedly superior, but they are different. Maybe ask for a 1 week trial, if you don't like it trade back?

Nice points! That's one of my main concerns. I just don't want to go from taking pics (my kids, repair issues for rental units at work, etc, nothing real pro here) with the s5 and then same pics with M8 and see some type of "ugh" difference in quality. I experience the same 2-3 sec lag in launching the camera as well by the way.
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He's probably bored out of his mind with the M8. I'm surprised he made it this long, it only took me 4 days before I swapped it for my S5. The M8 is a super boring phone imo.
I would keep your S5, just my opinion.
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One band 12 is live in my area

I'll be upgrading from my m8 to nexus 6
It was a tough decision as I am also considering the z3
Hours battery life?
Front facing speakers sound good?
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I will spare you all the usual review crap. I got mine from Tmo on the 19th. I came from a g3. At first I didn't like the size but now that I've adjusted it's fine. I find myself using landscape a lot and I like that. I've been averaging around 4 to 5 hours sot depending on my day, location, and type of usage. I have to say that LP at first was just kind of cool. I thought "hmmm, a few cosmetic changes but still the same old android (not a bad thing)." But after using LP for almost a week all the differences really stand out. I love LP. The difference is in the little details. I love custom roms, kernels etc but honestly this thing is GOOD right out of the box. I've never heard boomsound but I really love the n6 speakers. Build quality is SOLID. I think the blue color is different but not my taste, plus it loves to hold onto finger prints. I bought a spigen slim hard case for ten bucks, problem solved. I've forgotten what FCs, stutters, lag, reboots, and general frustration were like. This phone and LP is a game changer in my book. Do yourself a favor and get one. Spend some time with it. You have nothing to lose. If you don't like it, trade it or sell it easily. Only phone I've had that I didn't regret buying in any way and I've only had it less than a week. I usually get a new phone every 4 to 6 months, but I can see myself keeping this for a long time.

Do you like to root and use custom roms? I think that is the biggest question to ask first, and if the answer is yes then there's no contest, go nexus. If you use it stock, it becomes a little harder. I've never had a sony so I can't say anything about it, other than being IP rated would be nice (waterproof is something I think all phones should be in 2015).
I can say there's a 200 plus page rant about whether to get the note 4 or nexus 6, it was a good idea for a thread but devolved into childish bickering. I have the nexus and so far I love everything about it. I have only had it 1 day so I can't say anything about the battery life, from what I've read the M8 has great battery so I don't know if you'll see much difference. I know the N6 is way better than the N5 so far.
And the front speakers are great, again never had an HTC boomsound but compared with the N5, the note 4 and the S3 the N6 sounds much better. Again, IMO front speakers are something I think all 2015 phones should have.

The front stereo speakers may not be quite HTC Boomsound, but it'll be less of a drop-off than any other phone on the market.
When it comes to sound quality, if you have to leave the M8, the N6 would be the natural second choice.
If you're losing service in buildings a lot, though, it's no question. Grab the N6 and enjoy Band 12.

Sorry for the misspell
Once*
I used be all into rooting and custom Roms but with work having smartphone apps that are a pain to register I don't really do it anymore besides lollipop negates the need for rooting except ad blocking
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What does this thread have to do with the topic?

I wonder if T-Mobile will carry the 64gb version
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I wonder if T-Mobile will carry the 64gb version
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They carry the 64gb version, but only online and only in midnight blue. Its backordered still though, I believe.

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They carry the 64gb version, but only online and only in midnight blue. Its backordered still though, I believe.
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I just checked it out doesn't say back ordered
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Thinking about switching

Did any of you switch from the HTC One_M8. If so is this phone worth the switch?
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You have to see for yourself. I think the m8 sucked. It lasted me 3 hours till I took it back. Best thing I can tell you is go to Best buy and try it on hands on.
BAD ASS NOTE 4

I loved the M8. Wish I still had one actually. Just depends if you like the smaller phone or the larger one. If you like the thought of the larger screen the Note 4 is a great phone.

tommason1968 said:
Did any of you switch from the HTC One_M8. If so is this phone worth the switch?
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I felt compelled to respond to your question...
The first thing I did was, put myself in your shoes.. And I ask myself:
"Did any of you switch from the Note 4? and is ____________ phone worth the switch?
Maybe without realizing it.. There is something about the M8 that you do not like.. you are certainly not 100% satisfied with it..
Or you would not even be considering another device.
It's certainly fast enough.. IMO.. Still has the smoothest, lag-free interface going.. beautiful screen, 32 GB's of storage.. etc.
It's a Flagship Phone..
But it's not a Samsung Galaxy Note 4.
This is the Biggest Baddest most Feature-Rich Phone on the Planet..and it has the Fastest Hardware on the Planet..( Try the CM 12 Alpha ROM to see the Note 4's 2,700 MHz perform without the burden of Touchwiz ) So "Yes" it's definitely worth the switch.. it does it all.. from Productivity to Gaming.. Drawing or simply reading on what's been described as the "Best Screen Ever Put On A Smartphone"
Check this UTube out as well if you want to see some of what the Note 4 can do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-kaOjfAZyQ

No I'm actually quite happy with the m8 and how it functions. If htc made a phone that size (not the one max) but one with features like the note then I would get it.
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I switched from the m8 to the note 4.
The M8 was a solid phone and i absolutely enjoyed it. But when i saw that note 4 screen and camera in action.
I had to get it.
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