Hi guys,
I am really confused between these, not able to decide next phone.
Currently using xperia Arc, wat do u suggest..
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Note all the way
Better hardware
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The Note have a BIG screen, both advantages and disadvantages. But if you feel like you can live with the disadvantages with a very big phone it is awsome with that big screen.
The xperia S appears to be a very nice phone too. take a look on this epic review!
http://www.swedroid.com/sony-xperia-s-review/
Xperia S camera is better than Galaxy note
but Galaxy note hardware is better than Xperia S
yeah that is what, actually I am still big fan of Sony mobiles but Xperia S somehow NOT forcing me to change from xperia Arc to S !!!
Look wise xperia Arc rock, camera also doesn't impressed me, also I will miss the physical buttons if I go for Xperia S..
I'd pick Note. Better hardware and enormous screen(it might be a problem for some of us, but I think it's just ideal. Fits in my pocket.)
If you ask me, i'll go with Note,
The Xperia S is great with its floating touch feature and the Note had bigger screen and beat the Xperia S with it's hardware, in my opinion (i don't own one anyways)
Wooh gr8 to see xperia owners suggesting for Note
will be getting galaxy note next weekend.
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Nice
Tell us how you like it then
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IMO Note. It would work as your phone + tablet. Only need carry one device.
Yeah.
And the new Xperias were also nice last year. Still don't get how Sony could use the old S3 CPU in the 2012 Xperias...
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I say note is mini tablet not mobile
I dont like any of them...
It would be great an Arc S with updated hardware
well, neither.
i guess asus padfone is a better implementation of tablet+phone than the galaxy note..
arc/arc s with non plasticity body, 4.65inch screen, better hardware is what i want this year..
supposedly it call the hayabusa.
but for now i'll root for xperia s due to it pocket able size, better camera,better screen and sound than the note..
Does anyone of you already have Galaxy Note? If yes, can u confirm if Xperia launcher works well on Note???
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Does anyone of you already have Galaxy Note? If yes, can u confirm if Xperia launcher works well on Note???
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I don't own one, but Xperia launcher should work on Note. There's a thread somewhere in Xda. There is an .apk that works like any other launcher.
My wife has a Note. She loves it. I on the other hand am not that excited about it but I'm not a hardware geek. I like a phone that's practical and that I can use with one hand. I love my Arc S and my next phone will probably be from the Xperia series.
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I prefer Xperia S, it more useful and its not so big like galaxy note, I just dont like the size of galaxy note, its not efficient
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I don't own one, but Xperia launcher should work on Note. There's a thread somewhere in Xda. There is an .apk that works like any other launcher.
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I got the Note n tried the xperia S launcher but its not fitting properly..
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i would wait for ONE X, GSG III or maybe another one from Sony
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I am considering selling my Xperia s for the new Samsung s4. Is anyone else?
I love my phone but I am tired of the lack of software support from Sony. I can't believe we still haven't gotten jelly bean it really is ridiculous.
Anyone else considering this change??
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No. We already have fully working Jelly Bean 4.1.2, and 4.2.2. I would consider selling my Xperia just for a different sized phone.
True the current 4.1.2 roms are soo solid and stable they'll be better than Sony's when it's released anyway. It's a guarantee the first release of Sony will have buggy where as our 4.1.2 roms will only get better using the newly released sony drivers
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I'm going to buy HTC One in May, leaving SXS for my wife. It's good phone, worth to keep at home. Samsung - no, enough Sammy products for now.
I will sell it for HTC One, done with xperia and poor care for premium user from sony.
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I will sell it for HTC One, done with xperia and poor care for premium user from sony.
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So what are you doing here if you donte with Xperia? Go to HTC and post there. If you done with Xperia you shoulnd't post here.
Yup. It's another stupid rant thread.
I won't be selling my xs but i will buy S 4 !
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We do?? Where??? I can't go through all that hooha of flashing seven different things just to get jellybean. Is there a firmware I can just flash once and that's it??
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I agree our software's are always crap, and as for it being picked up by Google, I'm not expecting anything from that four another year or two.... Sony are crap at supporting us....
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The link to a 4.2.2 rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2099499
And one for 4.1.2:
www.freexperiaproject.com
Both and more of these roms are (also) in the development section
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I am on .45 how can upgrade with just flashtool??
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Pfft. Screw Samsung. You think Sony is slow with updates? Samsung will **** you over in the name of profits any day.
/disgruntled ex omnia owner
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So what are you doing here if you donte with Xperia? Go to HTC and post there. If you done with Xperia you shoulnd't post here.
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Are you administrator, or god to say me what i can and what i cant.
the s4 is so underwhelming and ugly and cheap looking that it won´t stand a chance against the new nexus, h2 sony and moto x.
i´ll gladly wait a few months for a good phone and not sell my phone for a phone which emphasizes on software gimmicks like floating touch (sony sola says hello).
samsung is the apple of android and by that a bad copy of apple
Man, do not compare crappy crApple to android phones! Cheap plastic? And how you wrote these words? On metal made keyboard?
Samsung isnt any better with updates.for example Many Samsung phones with same specs as Arc didnt even get icecream sandwich.Jelly bean is getting released within a month but you are free to buy any cellphone from any manufacturer u please,just stop making threads about it.
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Man, do not compare crappy crApple to android phones! Cheap plastic? And how you wrote these words? On metal made keyboard?
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samsung wants to be apple of android, so why shouldnt i compare them? furthermore samsung obviously copied apple multiple times.
why u compare the material of my keyboard with a flagship phone with a high price?
Close this useless thread please..
To the op.. It's like selling a child Coz pants don't fit in..
Wait, Sony is releasing JB in April. Then we will have more development and better and stable JB roms.. Just my opinion.. Not being GOD or anything..
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I wana buy another Samsung galaxy s2 or iPhone 4 I loved both phones
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Hi guys,
I would like to know which phone you guys are thinking to move to after using Defy.
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Razr i
Or... Motorola will release new water proof models. I will wait...
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I will wait for MOTO X
I am already purchased a photon 4 g dual core 1 gb ram from ebay.
But xda defy forum is brilliant compared to photon forum.
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Lumia720 or 920
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Lumia720 or 920
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That is a big fail
ummm.just for me.*^_^* I want to try windows phone 8
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ummm.just for me.*^_^* I want to try windows phone 8
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Trust me, Windows Phone is ****
Take a look here http://www.knowyourmobile.com/produ...-windows-phone-8-no-substitute-android-or-ios
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Trust me, Windows Phone is ****
Take a look here http://www.knowyourmobile.com/produ...-windows-phone-8-no-substitute-android-or-ios
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umh....but I feel it is cool when I use it in market.^_^And.May I will buy a phone of Meizu be my next phone
MB525-Red Lens-Chinese 2.3.6 Rom
waiting for high end android with medium size screen...lol
Already got my Gnex
Razr D3.
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Moto X :beer:
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Interested in This too
I want a phone that is similar to the defy in physical shape and durability, but with more power and mininimum jb as stock.
Have been loooking a bit on the xperia z, but it is not very rugged and rather big . and Ideally i want to wait until BT low energy Api becomes part of android.
i would disqualify Motorola for the way they broke ics upgrade promisises.. but i cant overlook just how much beating my defy have faced without a scratch... so if they are the only maker of a phone with those traits.....
Well for now i am running quarkx 4.1.2 and it is good enough for me.
Patience....
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Moto Razr HD
already got it and its great... but i'm missing my good'ol defy...
...i'm not sure at the moment...
Moto X
Samsung S4 Outdoor
Samsung S4 Mini
Xiaomi MI-2s
HTC M4
Sony Xperia V
Sony Xperia L
Sony Xperia SP
It would be very nice if my next phone is waterproof.
Next Phone
I'm not sure if we get an option to buy the Motorola phones here in India, anybody who can throw some light on this is appreciated. I have a DEFY not planning to sell.
PS: Whenever I go to these stores here in India, the seller Moto models are not available & they don't stock it. I'm aware of Motorola closing doors here, but any other ways to buy?
As I generally avoid buying Samsung products, the only two phones that I consider at the moment are:
Razr HD
Xperia Acro S
Xperia V
While I really think that the Razr I is a nice phone, there is no CM for it yet (and I have my doubts that it will ever be).
For now, I stay with the Defy because of the form factor (for me, the size is just right) and the community.
I'm in two minds whether to buy it s3 or nexus 4!
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Hello ive been offered galaxy s3 for my xperia but dont know if i should swap it need some wisdom
If you want more updates, go for it.
Xperia S will stay on this one.
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Hello ive been offered galaxy s3 for my xperia but dont know if i should swap it need some wisdom
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U should. U r getting quad core with s3.
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Worth trying.
Although if u r willing to stay on a smooth and fantastic featured SXS, u might as well be.. Or just take a quad core which lags quite often if rooted..
Go for it.
also been offers htc one x
S3, htc one x isnt that powerfull.
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Go for s3 without any doubt
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Well...
Considering a CPU and updates I would do it…
Considering camera, video screen and the hdmi port, I wouldn’t do it…
Considering built material and design, I would never do it…
S3>HOX>XS
Just my opinion.
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Well...
Considering a CPU and updates I would do it…
Considering camera, video screen and the hdmi port, I wouldn’t do it…
Considering built material and design, I would never do it…
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This
and i'll vote for sony on audio quality
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Well...
Considering a CPU and updates I would do it…
Considering camera, video screen and the hdmi port, I wouldn’t do it…
Considering built material and design, I would never do it…
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yeah,ur correct.only can if u care about the cpu cores and future updates.i feel xperia s is just as smooth as a phone experience can be with this latest jb firmware.camera and screen brigtness and more natural colours on xperia s.i used a galaxy s3 of my friend,my xperia s is faster though dual core,personal choice
Me am a Sony fan n won't advise u to give up this machine for any other brand part from Sony it's updates are late but bring a big difference look at ics n jb totally different now a s3 is always updated as people say but it stays the same boring dnt
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I found a deal that would get me a Galaxy S3 or an Xperia ZL at the same price, the S3 is new, and the Xperia ZL is a used one. I've been having many problems with my Galaxy Nexus lately and am looking for a suitable replacement.
Which one is a better option?
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Why not not wait for the nexus 5 or pick up a cheap nexus 4. Or flash the factory images on your galaxy nexus and see if that fixes your issues.
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They're not problems a rom can fix, the charging port doesn't work anymore, the power button doesn't work, and the screen is cracked. So..
Edit: And I don't want the Nexus 4 because of its lack of support for usb otg.
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Taking newer phones out of consideration, I'll choose ZL hands-down - feels nicer in hand, has better hardware, uses onscreen nav keys (a huge perk for me), has much better support from both Sony and community (Samsung terminates their phones early, and keeps some codes secret / lock bootloader so that custom ROMs always hit obstacle). Fsck Samsung for all its phones except Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus.
But yeah, as said above, treasure your Nexus I treasure those Nexii so much that I bought a screen-cracked GNex just days ago (here in China we can replace only the screen glass instead of the glass+display, and costs merely ~$25)... Flash it to a clean state and see what magic happens. Sorry I saw what you said, good luck with a new companion. Not the Samsung Galaxy S4 "Life Companion" :thumbdown:.
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Yeah, I'll be keeping this guy even when I get a new phone. I personally like the ZL better, but looking at the dev support and comparing it to the S3, it's really not great, and that's what breaks it for me. As for the S3, I like everything about it, except for the Design. -_-
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Yeah, I'll be keeping this guy even when I get a new phone. I personally like the ZL better, but looking at the dev support and comparing it to the S3, it's really not great, and that's what breaks it for me. As for the S3, I like everything about it, except for the Design. -_-
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...at least ZL has official CM10.2 too (and will likely stay on the official line as long as its cousin Xperia Z is alive), so shouldn't look all that bad unless you're really flashing all day. CM is always just enough for me while PA/Carbon/Slim are a pain to set up to eye-candy condition.
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Xperia ZL. I avoid the Galaxy S-series (or anything with TouchWiz, really).
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...at least ZL has official CM10.2 too (and will likely stay on the official line as long as its cousin Xperia Z is alive), so shouldn't look all that bad unless you're really flashing all day. CM is always just enough for me while PA/Carbon/Slim are a pain to set up to eye-candy condition.
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Yeah, I thoroughly checked
out the dev section of the ZL, it's not bad, I was wrong.
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Xperia ZL. I avoid the Galaxy S-series (or anything with TouchWiz, really).
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Haha. Why is that?
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Xperia ZL , my sister has it an my bro has S3, no question the xperia is the better choice, xperia zl is more equal to the S4 than S3, my next phone up from my current gnex will be nexus 5.
ZL no doubt
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ZL no doubt
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hell yes the zl is a nice toy :thumbup:
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Thanks guys. Now it's between the Note 2 and One X plus.
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Thanks guys. Now it's between the Note 2 and One X plus.
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That's a much harder choice, but I'd still ditch Exynos 44xx (both S3 and Note 2 has this CPU) because it's very developer-unfriendly. One X+ on the other hand provides lower performance (Tegra 3 sucks), but if this device you buy doesn't have to last long, should be okay.
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That's a much harder choice, but I'd still ditch Exynos 44xx (both S3 and Note 2 has this CPU) because it's very developer-unfriendly. One X+ on the other hand provides lower performance (Tegra 3 sucks), but if this device you buy doesn't have to last long, should be okay.
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That's right. But truth is, developers on XDA are not the giving up type. I've a Note 2 with SlimBean (android 4.3.1) running perfectly smooth with zero bugs since I used their first builds. 6+ hours screentime, 21k in antutu without any overclocking, no glitches, all working (1080p HD filming, camera, BT, tethering, wifi, etc etc.)
Go for the Note 2. Best device I ever had and the development community is very vivid with ****loads of well maintained roms, including official cm 10.2 nightlies. There's also the samsung official touchwiz android 4.3 leak available, so seems this device isn't written off yet by Samsung, and I suppose this can only benefit the dev community even more.
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just noticed my contract is up after Xmas, so was looking at what next?
xperia z1, galaxy s4 or nexus 5?
or another?
I'm currently swaying towards the nexus, but I love that the z1 is water proof
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Ben36 said:
just noticed my contract is up after Xmas, so was looking at what next?
xperia z1, galaxy s4 or nexus 5?
or another?
I'm currently swaying towards the nexus, but I love that the z1 is water proof
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Actually i would choose Nexus 5 ahead of the others.. Z1 is waterproof, but i don't think its really worth it.. 20mp isn't like what it should be.. And bootloader can't be unlocked since Camera will be damaged further.. SGS4 lacks quality.. Although it will receive some major updates for another 1 and half year atleast.. Nexus 5 is new and will get support for another 2 years or more without doubt because of Google.. Also Nexus 5 is coming with 4.4, which is much more faster and also new features already.. I am willing to sell my SXS and go for Nexus 5 soon which is also highly unlikely..
Id get me a ZU
Size
Power
Ugh camera... (only downside)
Style (i like sony UI)
Sonys amazing ram management
Or even a nexus 5 it has that google support behind it
Edit: i asked people about the ZU, alot of people said it was nice but the camera sucked (thread link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504758
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Id get me a ZU
Size
Power
Ugh camera... (only downside)
Style (i like sony UI)
Sonys amazing ram management
Or even a nexus 5 it has that google support behind it
Edit: i asked people about the ZU, alot of people said it was nice but the camera sucked (thread link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504758
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Well,ZU is considered a phablet,and it is perfect only if you are taking picture outdoors during daylight (since no flashlight)
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@Ben36 well mate i suggest you to buy a nexus 5 because of the supported drivers, no update complaning and your love to pure android
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@Ben36 Nexus 5 any day better than other options... U will be the first 1 to get all android updates
If u are considering Samsung, Note 3 is what I would suggest... screen quality is way better than SGS4 or Xperia Z1
I think definitely the nexus is the one too. unless there's anything due out that would be worth waiting for?
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I would go for Z1...
Go for nexus
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Aren't you people bored of Sony smartphones? I change manufacturer everytime, because I always need something new, something fresh, and Sony changes only hardware, software is basically the same for all their smartphones.
go for nexus if u want fast and latest android,samsung for heavy features that u mostly wont use and sluggish ui,sony is good but their software doesnt utilise the hardware,they dont use it in good way,and no timely updates.move to nokia lumia series if u dont want a smartphone hahahaha and iphone if u dont like messing with your phone :silly: for now nexus 5 or wait till xperia Z2(long time but our xperia s isnt slouch yet).i am just sad no good roms yet for xperia s,few are good but not as expected
so Nokia Lumia it is!
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so Nokia Lumia it is!
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OMG.. There is nothing in Windows OS.. Except for Nokia's good camera, there is nothing else to boast of.. U better go with iPhone 5s which has cool features in iOS7 now or go with Nexus5..
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OMG.. There is nothing in Windows OS.. Except for Nokia's good camera, there is nothing else to boast of.. U better go with iPhone 5s which has cool features in iOS7 now or go with Nexus5..
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im quite sure you can dualboot windows phones realy easy
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im quite sure you can dualboot windows phones realy easy
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Actually Dual boot is not that safe i guess.. Well, Android gives an app for everything.. Windows still has to emerge.. Not much changes can be made with UI.. Unlike Android, u can change UI to virtually any kind possible.. Although its always the one who's buying has to decide what his needs are.. If it were me, i would definitely go with Android first and then iOS as my 2nd.. Just my opinion..
I want a nexus now
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Z1 or Nexus 5.
Loves z1 for wateproof, and nice camera.
But nexus 5 because of update and googles stuff.
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I want a nexus now
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I want it too but im my country nexus 4 is still over 450$
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Z1 or Nexus 5.
Loves z1 for wateproof, and nice camera.
But nexus 5 because of update and googles stuff.
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that's exactly what I'm thinking! if the nexus was waterproof there'd be no questions! lol
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But honestly I would stay with Sony for the beautiful ui theme of android
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