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I've just got my hands on a black HTC One X, i'm very tempted to keep it because the phone looks quality and obviously its a quad core. The screen is a decent size to be honest.
so buy it...you're the one who will be using it..
theres always a newer phone right around the corner..
Hi,
Was that a review or a question or what?
If you're going to make a statement about the 2 phones do just that, make the comparisons about them both and let us know what you feel about them. Maybe post a few photos of them next to each other or something.
If you want to know which one to keep then everyone is going to tell you that the note is a far better phone.
Enjoy..
I'm actually tempted to trade in my Note for a one X myself, because of the black clipping issues, but yea a bit more info would be helpfull.
Whats the video quality like on the one X?
X has smaller screen and no s-pen. That's an issue for many of us.
Greath phone though, haven't used it so cant give you a review or comparison - what i can say though is that 4 cores are not needed at the moment ( good to have them, but not a must ) and that you'll easily find poor battery life information all over the network about the X.
I honestly don't need 4 cores. The Note has a huge screen, which is something I DO need. The large battery has always lasted me a full day, even with heavy usage, I can't say the same about ANY other device I've ever used aside from the Blackberries (prior to the 7 devices, which have horrible battery life).
I'm happy with this device. The large screen is perfect for reading, and typing. The S-Pen helps me out a lot when I need it. Battery life is great.
What else do I need?
I'm sure I will ONE DAY need a 4 core phone, but it's not close for the time being.
BUT if you enjoy it then go for it It looks like a killer device!
If you come to this group fo ask, you'll probably get biased replies
Rezz said:
I'm actually tempted to trade in my Note for a one X myself, because of the black clipping issues, but yea a bit more info would be helpfull.
Whats the video quality like on the one X?
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Having the same confusion. But, thinking to hold off until sgs3 announcement atleast.
I'd say One X in a heart beat if it had more RAM than the note, which it does not.
CPU/GPU power is a non issue unless you are trying to run very taxing games.
Interesting. Well I suppose it depends on what you prefer really. Personally I would not trade my note for any HTC as of present.
But the one x does look nice however. I like the materials they've used. Good quality build
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I picked up a One X and after using it for a few hours, I was back to my Note.
I'll still give the One X a chance but going back to a smaller screen (although it is an AWESOME screen) is really tough...
So many cons about the One X. And it has sense on it. Id rather wait for the perfect phone. Oh wait. I already have it.
From what I've read...and my reason for not going with the OneX:
OneX has a smaller battery (1800 vs 2500) which leads me to believe battery life won't be as good.
OneX lacks expandable memory...16GB internal only
Same RAM
...and the Note is available right now.
Well I have a Note in brand new condition. if anybody wants to swap for an HTC One X!
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From what I've read...and my reason for not going with the OneX:
OneX has a smaller battery (1800 vs 2500) which leads me to believe battery life won't be as good.
OneX lacks expandable memory...16GB internal only
Same RAM
...and the Note is available right now.
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While I prefer the Note, the HTC One X is available now and has 32gb of internal storage.
(Not having a microsd slot is a disturbing trend, though.)
The answer is actually quite easy : ' It's not a Note...'
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While I prefer the Note, the HTC One X is available now and has 32gb of internal storage.
(Not having a microsd slot is a disturbing trend, though.)
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Still haven't found the One X available...either on Amazon Wireless or through AT&T.
Ah, I see what you mean. Not sure about the US specific model.
So far it's only available unlocked.
Took my sister new phone shopping today, it boiled down to the note like mine, or the one x.
she opted for the one x.
I got a chance to play around with it and play with it side by side with my note.
The screen is gorgeous on both, and aside from the fact that the note has a bigger screen, the picture quality is identical to my admittedly untrained eye.
I have never thought my note was laggy, however, next to the one x, there was some noticable choppiness that just wasn't evident when i had nothing to compare to. Side by side, the one x is noticeably smoother.
the camera on the one x was fantastic. great quality pictures, and fantastic shutter speed, i was able to snap pics repeatedly in great quality. I have never had any problem with the camera on my note, it produces great photos, but the one x camera beats it.
I did however notice in the 20 minutes or so I got to play with the one x that the battery did dip quite a bit. Perhaps an unfair comparison, as I've removed all the bloat from the note, and have a custom kernel, but there it is.
25gb free dropbox looks good too, it's built in to the os, and prompts you to claim it on first boot.
honestly, if my contract was up for renewal today, I'd still pick the note. Screen size, s-pen, battery life, changeable battery, and sd card slot make it the choice for me. however, it would be a much tougher choice than it was 3 months ago.
Both good phones, and there is no right or wrong choice. The one x and the note are top of the class at the moment.
HTC One series (S or X). No expandable storage. Lower resolution. Poorer speaker.
which one is better?
for the prices:
xperia arc s is the cheapest one then desire hd then incredible s
This is the same decision I had to make this time last year
The reason I went for the Incredible S over the DHD and the Arc (the S wasn't out) was because of its specs.
I knew I would root it one day and be running AOSP
The HTC's have more RAM because it is needed by sense, so I figured they would run AOSP roms better than the Arc
The Arc feels cheap to me
The incredible S has a front camera, which I use sometimes, and the others dont have it
I like having the option of sense as well, it just makes the phone feel a lot different compared to other android phones
So the arc was ruled out for me. With the Arc S, its clock speed can easily be matched anyway with a custom kernel
I ended up choosing the Incredible S over the DHD because it has better battery life, and IMO a better screen.
But, looking at them now specs wise, they are outdated and seemingly low end devices anyway
If I were to get a new phone now, I would at least go dual core. But, that said, I am happy still with the Incredible S, and I am glad I am here. Gotta love the sense of community we have here
arc s looks better, but HTC sense is much better than Sony's ui
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desire hd is a brick, arc s is a sony, incredible s rulz
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desire hd is a brick, arc s is a sony, incredible s rulz
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This one just sums it all up
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The Xperia should only be considered if you're looking for a very slim, stylish phone- other than that. although it is slightly faster than both, the only area it excels over the other 2 is the video mode is continuous AF.
the DHD is one pretty phone, and is unibody aluminium, making it quite a heavy phone its also curved slightly, meaning it doesn't sit fresh on a flat surface. icons and text are also a lot clearer on this phone by virtue of screen real estate, but it can look like someone has activated "disability mode" on the phone. out of the 3 it is the fastest by a nose too.
The Incredible S is the only one of the 3 to have the front facing camera. its also the "smartest" design wise- perfect fit in the hand, nice feeling back. the only issue i have with it is the slightly raised metal "ring" around the phone. I dropped mine one time and it has this weird dual-hing on the corners which can be bent out of their normal position(with great force of course), this can caused issues with putting the back on. it is let down by its wierd video recording and slightly slower AF than the others.
If I were having to pick, I would probably go with option 4 or 5- the Galaxy Nexus or the Nokia N9. These should be around the same costing nowadays. the Nexus gives the best stock ICS experience for the price, and the N9 is just one beautiful piece of kit and the software-meego- although not supported is excellent.
hope this helps
The ARC S cracks the cases. I searched for it when I bought the Inc S.The Desire HD has the same specs but a bigger screen with the same resolution.
For me the IncS is the best, a 4.0in non brick phone, good construction, good stock roms (I hate sony UI,sense is very very complete).
In my opinion the only phone that I would think of changing the IncS in the same league is the Desire S because of it size, but I heard it has some problems with motherboards.
As i was buying my phone I had a thought about these three phones too. I decided on the IncS due to its slightly smaller screen size of the HD, due to battery saving.
The Sony was more common but all of them seemed to have cracks on the case just above the screens.
I liked that the IncS also had a front facing camera.
Another option for me was the Huawei Honor but that wasn't cheap enough. The LG 2X might be another good bet or the Desire S, slightly smaller but its battery life is meant to be good.
thank GOD you weren't swayed by the 2x- apparrantly the most unoptimiesed pos version of Android ever put on a phone.
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As i was buying my phone I had a thought about these three phones too. I decided on the IncS due to its slightly smaller screen size of the HD, due to battery saving.
The Sony was more common but all of them seemed to have cracks on the case just above the screens.
I liked that the IncS also had a front facing camera.
Another option for me was the Huawei Honor but that wasn't cheap enough. The LG 2X might be another good bet or the Desire S, slightly smaller but its battery life is meant to be good.
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The LG 2X is a cancer, when I bought the IncS (for 250eur, used with almost 2year warranty,a spare original battery, a CaseMatte Cover,8Gb Class 6 card) the LG 2X could be find used for the same price.
Most people who got it had to send to warranty lots of time to fix problems, a new phone came and the problems persisted...
For me the IncS/Desire S are the wisest options.You have the Xperia U, wich in my country can be bought for 190eur vodafone locked.The only drawback is that it doesn't have microsd slot.
which one should i buy... incredible s or desire hd
hello sir. I am new here just registered to post this reply.
I am going to buy an htc cellphone. I have searched upon net and had finally come across two choice... either htc desire hd or htc incredible s. i only have time to decide between these two for a week coz after that shipment will arrive.
as per gsmarena.com both devices have got same hardware except different display sizes, display technology and a front facing camera.
bt i have watched several youtube videos showing that incredibles s has a very bad camera output (video especially) as compared to desire hd... so i wanted to cnfirm that whether the camera quality is same for bth desire hd and incredible s.... if it is so m going to buy incredible s... otherwise desire hd on the go.
thanks in advance. P.S i need a quick reply.
Hey buddy, welcome to xda
When are these reviews from? The sense 2.1 camera that the phone was released with, which is probably in most of the reviews, is average.
Camera quality is much improved with the later versions of sense. The sense 4 camera is full of features and is quite good
But put bluntly, they're both alright in daylight but crap in low light.
Quality is the same imo
There is a thread in general, you can google it called something like " photos taken with your incredible s"
Showcasing our best photography
Video is the same, depending on the rom you use
For me 720p capture has quite a low framerate but 480p is fine.
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Hi All,
As the title says I'm kinda confused on what phone to get between HTC One and S4...I'm a long time iPhone user. I've seen many reviews and comparison between the two ones but I'm still undecided...I'm around 60-40 towards HTC...
Thanks a lot for reading this!
I just bought HTC one after even checking s4 and I can say both are high performance devices but it comes down to personal preference and that's build quality vs software gimmicks. I liked the build quality of HTC one so I bought it immediately
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I got both over the weekend, both phones you really can't go wrong, If I had purchased either one instead of both, I wouldn't have regretted it, I fully expected that I'd hate how the S4 looked since it was basically the same looking as my S3 but when I held it and saw it in person, it actually looked better and felt better in the hand than the S3, Samsung squared the phone more and made the sides a bit less tapered, so it feels better in hand, Still tho the One felt just amazing in hand.
The S4 has all the TW features a bigger screen, removeable battery, and micro SD...the one has dual front facing speakers, the higher PPI screen although smaller, and by far the better build quality feel....Personally if I had to choose one or the other, I'd still choose the One for its build quality and the fact that I hate TW, that said tho I find myself using the S4 more when both are with me cause of the slightly bigger screen, I kno its only .3 of a diff but for some reason the One screen seems a lot smaller, it even seems smaller then my N4 screen and they're supposedly both 4.7
Also keep in mind both will be receiving official AOSP support once the Google Editions come out, so TW and Sense will be a wash...Definately check them out in person and see which you like better, it really is personal pref.
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Hi All,
As the title says I'm kinda confused on what phone to get between HTC One and S4...I'm a long time iPhone user. I've seen many reviews and comparison between the two ones but I'm still undecided...I'm around 60-40 towards HTC...
Thanks a lot for reading this!
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I used to have a sgs2(and a one x after that) and before an htc desire but what makes me go with htc is that software wise it is so much better thought out than samsung, with more and better features and a very smooth and well integrated experience even though in raw specs the sgs4 wins. But besides that the One is very beautiful which the SGS4 isn't.
To sum up: Software functionality and good well thought out integration and beautiful hardware HTC, raw power Samsung
I looked at both but chose the HTC One in the end because of it's smoother feel and not so cluttered interface. I still think both are great phones. If you like the Samsung interface then you'll no doubt love the S4
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After playing with an S4 and One right after I made this thread ... the winner is Htc One , I like better how it feels in my hand and the overall desing of it rather the cheap plastic and on the S4 ( ok maybe it's not that cheap ) . What I like on S4 is the removal battery , MicroSD card and physical home button.
This is just a general opinion and farewell.
I wasn't here long so most of you won't remember me. I used to go by "tsdeaton" but had the name changed.
Last month on the 8th I was given the G2 from the company. I was super excited because the overall specs of the device is amazing! It took a bit to get used to. But.. I miss my HTC one. The design is a lot better. The audio was by far the best of any phone. And loved how the speakers faced forward. This phone put all the best ideas into one phone. Nothing was left behind.
If any of you are debating switching to the G2 then seriously think about it first. The HTC one is probably the best android phone to come out to date. Not because of the specs. But the overall device. The spec gain from the G2 isn't significant enough to make that big of leap. The 800 chip is amazing and I have noticed it loads things a bit quicker but the overall use of either device is the same.
Btw LG has had bad phones in the past and very terrible smartphone history but this device does make up for it. Stock its boring. Unlike sense 5.0. Once rooted its a beast. Its true colors show. Don't let LGs past smartphone experience effect your choice. Its built and operates a million times better than the galaxy s4.
Anyways, goodbye
PS: don't chose the s4 over either of these 2 devices. Feels like cheap plastic and has about as many hardware defects as the s2.
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Locking this... No need for farewell threads please.
i was thinking about buying the htc one m8 but the lg g3 look like a great device. My main concern is that i haven't owned an LG phone in a very long time. The last one i owned was junk but granted it was before smartphones. What is everyone's opinion of their build quality and the phone as a whole? i know the lg g2 and g3 are different but just looking for some opinions. Another concern is the dev support for the g2 looks to be slim.
I had a older LG phone (LUCID orignial). IMO LG went from making a Kia to Ferraris in terms of quality.
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I had a older LG phone (LUCID orignial). IMO LG went from making a Kia to Ferraris in terms of quality.
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Thats what i was thinking. The lg g3 look amazing just hope the gorgeous screen isnt too bad of a battery drain. My wifes cousin purchased a G2 the other day. Messing around with her phone the other day is what got me interested in the G3. Thanks for the reply
I came from a Sammy phone and I'll never go back. Build is excellent, phone is powerful and excellent on battery. I believe the g3 has a bigger battery (but I could wrong, don't quote me on that). I'd recommend it.
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LG has a history of excellent phones... the VX8700 and enV had some of the best usable signal reception of any phone ever made back in the day, all other phones were compared to them for signal performance. Although prior to the Nexus 4, it could be arguably said that LG stumbled in the mobile phone realm for a while, they really turned it around the last couple of years.
They have made lots of phones, way more than most people realize, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LG_mobile_phones
Personally I think the G2 is one of the best phone I have ever owned, and I have never had one that in a normal day of use still has over 70% battery remaining. My work phone is a G2 and my person phone is a Nexus 4... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend LG to anyone.
I believe yoou'd do well with a G2. I just bought a used on, coming from an S4. Battery life is great. Never went 3 days for a charge. But im going back to an S4(just bought another one). I cant get used to the feel of the G2. The sides are more rounded and slippy, and the placement of the volume on the back just doesnt work for me. But, overall if the G2 fits you well, its a great phone.
Hands down the best phone I've owned. This thing just keeps impressing me. For once I'm not jaded that I'll be using the same phone for a long while.
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Great to hear!!!! I have decided to wait for the LG g3 instead of getting the htc m8. I want a nexus but i think the LG g3 will be like a nexus but with some added bonus features. Thanks for the replys
I'll weigh in here. I think the volume/power placement is an area you should make sure you're OK with. LG makes it a bit easier with knock knock, but I find changing tracks when listening to music while the phone is in my pocket really annoying (if rooted). I have to find the camera and then feel my way to the buttons, and it's just more difficult than side buttons. Build quality is pretty good, call reception is a little less than my older S4. The data hand offs in low signal areas are OK, but just not as good as the s4 was, and this is the exact same area I'm referring to. However, the g2 is essentially lag free, and I'm willing to bet both the g3 and m8 are as well. Also, I think the g3 will have an sd card slot, but correct me if I'm wrong. Honestly can't go wrong with either of those two phones. I'd personally probably snag the m8 for the build feel of that aluminum, but I'm in no hurry to change. I do like my g2, but it is definitely "different" feeling.
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I'll weigh in here. I think the volume/power placement is an area you should make sure you're OK with. LG makes it a bit easier with knock knock, but I find changing tracks when listening to music while the phone is in my pocket really annoying (if rooted). I have to find the camera and then feel my way to the buttons, and it's just more difficult than side buttons. Build quality is pretty good, call reception is a little less than my older S4. The data hand offs in low signal areas are OK, but just not as good as the s4 was, and this is the exact same area I'm referring to. However, the g2 is essentially lag free, and I'm willing to bet both the g3 and m8 are as well. Also, I think the g3 will have an sd card slot, but correct me if I'm wrong. Honestly can't go wrong with either of those two phones. I'd personally probably snag the m8 for the build feel of that aluminum, but I'm in no hurry to change. I do like my g2, but it is definitely "different" feeling.
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I think i will like the rear button placement. Hope the reception isnt worse than the samsung devices that i have owned. samsung always seem to have lower reception than any other OEM. the design of the g3 just looks great. yes g3 does have an sd card slot.
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I think i will like the rear button placement. Hope the reception isnt worse than the samsung devices that i have owned. samsung always seem to have lower reception than any other OEM. the design of the g3 just looks great. yes g3 does have an sd card slot.
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I agree about reception. I had an s3 (pretty bad radio), a note 2 (decent), and an s4 before the g2. The g2 rarely drops calls, I've just noticed that sometimes in low signal areas, it hangs on 1x or 3g a bit longer than my s4 did when going back to LTE. Couple minutes or so. But I won't have a Samsung device again....too locked down and laggy. You'll enjoy a g3 for sure.
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Just to give the OP another perspective: I was (still am) an HTC fan. I had most of their phones over the last few years, starting with the Incredible, then Incredible 2, Rezound, and DNA. All excellent phones for the most part. Last year VZW drug its feet releasing the One and I didn't feel like getting a phone that had already been out with everybody else for the better part of a year, so started looking around a little more.
I am NOT a fan of Samsung and I pay attention to what phones are getting released when, especially around October & November. In my ignorance I had blown off the release of the LG G2 because of the brand. I had minimal experience with LG (had an early mediocre tablet, but no phones) so it was completely off my radar. When I went back to do more research, I ran across the G2's specs and couldn't believe I had dismissed it so easily. I read and watched a few reviews and then headed directly to a VZW store to see it in person. Bought it the same day and have been blown away by the quality of the build, the ease of the UI, and the incredible battery life (best I have EVER had on ANY phone). Now that I've had the G2 for over 8 months, I'm sold on the company and its phones. Even bought another LG tablet. So for me, the G3 is a no-brainer. Sign me up on launch day!
HTH
I've ended up with an LG TV, LG washer and Dryer, and two LG phones (Nexus 5 and LG G2), one for me and one for my fiance. I never searched by brand for these, but by reviews and pricing. So far every LG device I've bought in the last 5 years has been excellent.
I am/was another HTC fan. It started with the Incredible, followed by the Thunderbolt, Rezound, DNA, and One M7.
I loved the DNA the most, and was dying to try the M7. I did wait until Verizon released it, and picked it up on launch day. Loved the bulid quality, the front facing speakers, and the screen.
I just got restless and originally was very interested in the M8 until I saw the official design and specs. It is just pointlessly too tall of a device in my opinion, and I also wanted to see them go with a traditional camera. I happened to stop in at Best Buy a few months ago to see the M8 in person, when I walked by the LG display. I picked up the G2, which I had heard of, but dismissed. As soon as the screen lit up and I saw how small the bezels were, and how large the screen is in comparison to the size of the phone, I was interested.
Found a used Verizon G2 on Craigslist for $200, and it was great. Eventually the camera hardware died, but it was replaced under warranty. I love my G2, and my M7 has been relegated to MP3 player/backup phone. The build quality is awesome, the large screen size while still keeping the phone a reasonable size, the battery life, the camera, all things that won me over. I still root for HTC, but they just don't seem to get it anymore.
The one thing I must say that the G2 is lacking, is a good UI. I do REALLY miss the refined Sense UI (dialer, contacts, camera, calendar, etc), but not enough to give up this hardware. I currently run XDABBEB's ROM, and it is awesome. I look forward to the G3 port, as the G3's UI looks to be a bit more refined.
Pros:
Battery life - it may only be a 30% increase in battery capacity, but I see more than a 30% increase in battery efficiency and performance.
Screen - size while still keeping the phone reasonably sized, even outdoes the M7 screen in direct sunlight visibility, more vivid than M7 also
Camera - the M7 camera isn't bad, but I wanted higher resolution, and the G2 provides
Cons:
UI - Not near as polished and refined as Sense
Development - XDABBEB's ROM is awesome, but at times I do miss ViperOne's UI and customization options
You should try spirit rom and install xposed module for tons of tweaks. I'm running pie control on it and it's a beast and frees up even more screen real estate! Spirit rom seems to have a nice gui too... And you can set google now to work from any home screen as its always listening.