Hey XDA folks,
So now that we know that the Evo LTE is coming... are you guys making the switch to HTC or staying with Sammy on the Galaxy Nexus or the next SGS3?
I myself find myself leaning more towards the Galaxy Nexus but it HAS to be LTE, if not I am going with the Evo.
The Galaxy Nexus is an LTE phone, if that is what is the only thing that is making you indecisive.
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The Galaxy Nexus is an LTE phone, if that is what is the only thing that is making you indecisive.[/QUItoe
Its not the only reason why, updates, better perfomance ( as reviewed by Phone Arena to the HTC One X)smoother software, expandable memory, no hardware buttons, development supoort, and its Google's baby.
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To be honest, I've had HTC phones, and while they do work, they always have rather bad battery life.
EVO's got it's huge development team behind it (you wont be without something to flash) and it's going to be better as far as LTE connection due to it's ability to connect to the 800(900?) mhz band of Sprint's LTE.
The Gnex is probably going to be better with battery performance, despite it's battery size being only 1850, as compared to it's 2000 mAh competitor (EVO LTE). But since it's AOSP, it's not going to have a battery drain skin such as sense running.
The other thing to consider is that the gNex has been out for awhile, and we're late getting it. In 6-7 months from now, the next Nexus will be announced and we'll be stuck with our phones for 2 years (unless you've some way to get new phones for affordable prices).
I prefer stability over performance and such. I think the gNex screen is much better because it's Amoled, so I'd choose the gNex.
hope these helps you decide...
http://easternmorningherald.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-vs-samsung-galaxy-nexus-competition-heats-up/123675/
http://easternmorningherald.com/htc-evo-4g-lte-vs-samsung-galaxy-nexus-competition-heats-up/123675/
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To be honest, I've had HTC phones, and while they do work, they always have rather bad battery life.
EVO's got it's huge development team behind it (you wont be without something to flash) and it's going to be better as far as LTE connection due to it's ability to connect to the 800(900?) mhz band of Sprint's LTE.
The Gnex is probably going to be better with battery performance, despite it's battery size being only 1850, as compared to it's 2000 mAh competitor (EVO LTE). But since it's AOSP, it's not going to have a battery drain skin such as sense running.
The other thing to consider is that the gNex has been out for awhile, and we're late getting it. In 6-7 months from now, the next Nexus will be announced and we'll be stuck with our phones for 2 years (unless you've some way to get new phones for affordable prices).
I prefer stability over performance and such. I think the gNex screen is much better because it's Amoled, so I'd choose the gNex.
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Well said!
As for waiting another 6-7 months for the next gen Nexus... it'll be longer. Simply put Sprint has never received first dibs on the nexus device. I say it'll be At&t who gets the next one first although I would love for all 4 carriers to get it at the same time.
As for being stuck for 2 years with the same phone..nah I dont beleieve in that, I always find a way to get the newest without paying full price ( Craigslist) or I just sell my phone and use that money towards a used but like new phone on there as well. Thats not the issue with me LoL.
I also am leaning towards the Nexus now simply because you made a great point, the fact that sense is still running will use more battery.
I'm going to jump ship to the Evo LTE simply because I'm an Evo fanboy. Love HTC sense. Only reason I got this phone is because of the bigger screen but now that they finally gave the Evo a bigger screen I'm going back.
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mexiking713 said:
I'm going to jump ship to the Evo LTE simply because I'm an Evo fanboy. Love HTC sense. Only reason I got this phone is because of the bigger screen but now that they finally gave the Evo a bigger screen I'm going back.
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Me too buddy for the same reasons...
mexiking713 said:
I'm going to jump ship to the Evo LTE simply because I'm an Evo fanboy. Love HTC sense. Only reason I got this phone is because of the bigger screen but now that they finally gave the Evo a bigger screen I'm going back.
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See I'm not so sure I'm not a fan of the 16:9 screen ratio on phones. The evo 4g lte looks like the screen was stretched vertically and looks really narrow. Is 16:9 going to be the new standard? I love the width of my et4g and hope the gs3 is similar
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Galaxy nexus for updates alone.
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Galaxy nexus for updates alone.
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UPDATE I just came back from the Verizon store ... I went to just see the Galaxy Nexus in person... and I was not impressed. It feels too much like my ET4G, and not that thats a bad thing. I am just ready for a change! I though maybe I would love it in person but I left there feeling my ET4G was a BETTER phone.
Come May 26th Hello Evo LTE!!
Neither, by the time Sprint LTE is a real working network there will be better options. I will probably be due for my upgrade by then. Also the Nexus isn't really an upgrade from S2 just a variation.
I'm not sure about that phonearena writeup...
Both Phil Nickinson and Myriam Joire are head over heels for the One X. They claim that the screen is nicer (by a landslide), the camera blows the Nexus one away (Not much of a stretch, my Epic Touch camera blows the Nexus camera away), and that Sense is very light and very nice.
Of course, there's the battery... that's the only thing holding me back from a full on geekgasm at this point over the HTC.
I'm going to wait until I can look at both of them side by side and make my own decision.
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Neither, by the time Sprint LTE is a real working network there will be better options. I will probably be due for my upgrade by then. Also the Nexus isn't really an upgrade from S2 just a variation.
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I think thats why I am going with th Evo
Android Central recently had an article about the HTC One X's battery life. While I know there are differences between both the One X and the EVO LTE, I believe it would be a good reference point. Although the One X doesn't have the LTE support yet in the states, those screen shots of the battery lasting 17+hours with as much as 22% left to go, has to get you a little bit excited. Especially because the One X has a smaller battery compared to the EVO LTE. Granted, whenever the LTE network is up and running in your area with you running it on the phone, the life will obviously go down. But still, I'm pretty excited about the possibilities.
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See I'm not so sure I'm not a fan of the 16:9 screen ratio on phones. The evo 4g lte looks like the screen was stretched vertically and looks really narrow. Is 16:9 going to be the new standard? I love the width of my et4g and hope the gs3 is similar
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Very good point. I loved the screen size on my evo 4g but the screen on the evo 3d was a downgrade ratio wise. The screen was sharper but I often made spelling errors because of the screen being more narrow. I'm hoping the bigger size makes up for that on the evo lte. I think it really comes down to what you like best. Stock ics and the latest os or sense and the great hardware. I go in to the evo lte knowing that I'm not going to get constant os updates but I'm OK with that because of the huge dev team behind the evo.
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Very good point. I loved the screen size on my evo 4g but the screen on the evo 3d was a downgrade ratio wise. The screen was sharper but I often made spelling errors because of the screen being more narrow. I'm hoping the bigger size makes up for that on the evo lte. I think it really comes down to what you like best. Stock ics and the latest os or sense and the great hardware. I go in to the evo lte knowing that I'm not going to get constant os updates but I'm OK with that because of the huge dev team behind the evo.
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I hope so too! The first Evo got HUGE dev support compared to the Evo 3D, but then again this Evo One should outsell the 3D, not sure if it will beat the Original Evo.
I HATE Sense. But, Id still get the 4G LTE due to its MUCH better hardware. It'll just suck waiting on AOSP to hit the EVO, but it'll be worth it 2 years down the line.
The battery life arguement is invalid. You own a nexus. The updates are invalid. Google clearly hasn't cared about it like they used to.
I the nexus good...yes. absolutely. It will always be a fantastic phone. But the Evo lte will also be a great phone. The battery life can't get /be worse than a nexus...and if it releases w 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 of can't be worse on updates. Cdma nexus has had...1? Not hating. Just pointing out pure facts. The nexus is a great pure aosp phone. But there are also other great phones to consider if you are being locked into contracts
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I left there feeling my ET4G was a BETTER phone.
Come May 26th Hello Evo LTE!!
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Thats because it is... Galaxy Nexus performance leaves something to be desired coming from this beastly exynos powered phone. I do love a lot of the features the Nexus has to offer though...
Related
www.engadget.com/2012/03/15/sprint-galaxy-nexus-fcc/
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so who's leaving the epic 4g touch for the galaxy nexus?
I was thinking about it. But the camera on the Epic 4G touch will keep me from jumping.
Me cause the Dallas is the first city to acquire lte.
I only been with sprint for six months so grandfathered lte speed connection for one and half year more.
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definitely switching
It's a Nexus.
Plus im sitting on 4 upgrades and my Epics screen has a few scratches on it :/
I could swear this has been posted before....maybe its deja vu
Edit: It has been posted before, by the same OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430122&highlight=galaxy+nexus
Not me, since we probably won't see lte here before the next ice age it isn't a factor in my phone choice. I like the overall size of the E4GT, learned the hard way going from EVO 4G to EVO 3D that longer/narrower isn't better for the way the phone feels in your hand.
No doubt e4gt is better phone but unlimited lte speed I am up for it.
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No doubt e4gt is better phone but unlimited lte speed I am up for it.
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Sprint's LTE is going to suck atleast at first IMO
Have you seen Verizons coverage ?
they have LTE everywhere !
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Yes this may be sprints first LTE phone how many cities have sprint LTE. If you want 4g might be better holding off until late this year/early next for better LTE support and stick with WiMax for now.
Also as other have said the epic touch is a better phone. Better rear camera, faster processor, better gpu, battery lasts longer on WiMax vs. LTE. The only advantages of the galaxy nexus is slightly larger screen (at that size could be a con), LTE support, and better custom rom support.
So overall I would say the epic touch is a nicer phone.
Why would lte suck more than wimaxx? Lte running in lower frequency penetrates building much better than wiimax
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Personally Im waiting for a samsung quad core, most likely the S3. I have found out through my many attemps to switch OEM's that I am a samsung fan, no matter what. But seriously, your talking about "upgrading" to a phone that has been out for 4-5 months by the time sprint releases it, and around that same time phones will be lauching with twice the processor, twice the camera, etc. Why waste your upgrade, or money?
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Sprint's LTE is going to suck atleast at first IMO
Have you seen Verizons coverage ?
they have LTE everywhere !
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who gives a ****?
all I care about it the fact your signatures are back!!!
"Personally Im waiting for a samsung quad core, most likely the S3. I have found out through my many attemps to switch OEM's that I am a samsung fan, no matter what. But seriously, your talking about "upgrading" to a phone that has been out for 4-5 months by the time sprint releases it, and around that same time phones will be lauching with twice the processor, twice the camera, etc. Why waste your upgrade, or money?"
+1 to that. Besides that, when you upgrade to something that has little or no DEV support, it is better to just wait awhile.
And +1 to iSaints sig!!!
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"Personally Im waiting for a samsung quad core, most likely the S3. I have found out through my many attemps to switch OEM's that I am a samsung fan, no matter what. But seriously, your talking about "upgrading" to a phone that has been out for 4-5 months by the time sprint releases it, and around that same time phones will be lauching with twice the processor, twice the camera, etc. Why waste your upgrade, or money?"
+1 to that. Besides that, when you upgrade to something that has little or no DEV support, it is better to just wait awhile.
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Agreed with the iPhone 5 around the corner why would I waste money on this (Gnex)
ugh im so stressed
iSaint said:
Agreed with the iPhone 5 around the corner why would I waste money on this (Gnex)
ugh im so stressed
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thanks for harshing my buzz over your sigs with the mention of the IBone...
have an upgrade now, but defiantly going to wait for 4 cores. Hopefully the next "Nexus" inst too far away. Im sure well have all the roms proper soon enough: MIUI, CM9, AOKP. There almost all ready as is.
Though I cant possibly Imagine what that much power is for in a phone considering our e4gt underclocked to 500mhz still runs like a dream.
E4GT all the way
Having had the Nexus S 4G and living with it's absolutely terrible speaker quality and generally weak volume (missed calls due to low volume and weak vibrate, using the speakers for YouTube or online videos was a waste of time) and terrible radio to boot, it's a wonder that it's the same Samsung that makes the NS4G and the Epic Touch.
The Epic Touch is night and day compared to the NS4G specifically in the areas of audio, speaker quality and volume.
Having prefaced with all that, i'm skeptical about the Galaxy Nexus as well. First off, the camera is not good, some VZW users have said. I have read some posts talking about low speaker quality, basically the speakers are not loud at all (same issue i found with the NS4G). At least Sprint's version is 32GB storage (negates whining about expansion slot a bit).
I'll have to play with it in person first before deciding. Epic Touch is plenty fine and functioning very well for me right now.
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Yes this may be sprints first LTE phone how many cities have sprint LTE. If you want 4g might be better holding off until late this year/early next for better LTE support and stick with WiMax for now.
Also as other have said the epic touch is a better phone. Better rear camera, faster processor, better gpu, battery lasts longer on WiMax vs. LTE. The only advantages of the galaxy nexus is slightly larger screen (at that size could be a con), LTE support, and better custom rom support.
So overall I would say the epic touch is a nicer phone.
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The HD screen on the nexus alone makes the jump worth it IMO. You are still right though. It's going to take a while for sprint lte to mature.
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And no flaming!!
I know I know its my choice blah blah blah.
But just wanted people opinion on the nexus and the one x.
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There's already other threads on this. Please search next time.
If you want to have jellybean as soon as its released keep gnex for now otherwise you can get one x.but keep in mind that there is nothing that one x can do and your nexus cant.atleast for now.just slower
Also you might want to see what samsung brings on the table
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I sold my AT&T note yesterday to get a unlocked Galaxy Nexus. Thought about getting a one X but I mean a almost $800 unlocked price is a bit crazy for a HTC I think.
Plus I never used a HTC and even though sense 4.0 looks cool I'm not a big fan. I Bought a nexus to get the pure ICS experience without a overlay.
If anything wait for the Galaxy S3 if your gonna drop $800. Oh and beats by Dre mehhhhhhh. I'm not 18 lol.
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I sold my AT&T note yesterday to get a unlocked Galaxy Nexus. Thought about getting a one X but I mean a almost $800 unlocked price is a bit crazy for a HTC I think.
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huh? Try mid to high $600's. Don't think they'd put their pre-order price like $150 too low. https://negrielectronics.com/htc-one-x-32gb-unlocked-white.html#.T34Bcr9WoVc
Plus I never used a HTC and even though sense 4.0 looks cool I'm not a big fan. I Bought a nexus to get the pure ICS experience without a overlay.
If anything wait for the Galaxy S3 if your gonna drop $800.
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Probably a good idea.
OP, no one can tell you what to do. And you know people here are biased to the GNex.
Two words.....Jelly Bean! But no worries, you'll get it next year! Lol
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The way I see it the cons are:
- slow updates from HTC
- no Super AMOLED screen
- Sense
- bloatware apps
- capacitive buttons (may be a - or + for you)
- power button on the top (personally I like it on the side, good for people with smaller hands too)
- non removable battery
and you don't get the awesome multicolored notification light on the Galaxy Nexus.
No Super Amoled Screen
After using a Super Amoled screen I can't use anything else!
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It's made by HTC?
(This is my reason not to get it, which is more than reason enough.)
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No Super Amoled Screen
After using a Super Amoled screen I can't use anything else!
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You shouldn't be so quick to bash the SLCD2 on the new HTC's. Its being regarded as the best screen out there right now. Laminated (no gap), better viewing angles, better colors, and almost as deep of blacks as AMOLED, but full RGB 720P.
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It's made by HTC?
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LOL. No joke. I had an Evo 4G and a G2, both of which had poor build quality (good materials shakily put together) and needed replacement (G2 once, the Evo several times over). Got my GNex and its solid and well built. I always found it funny that people regarded HTC for their build quality and I never thought they were miles ahead or anything, especially based on my experiences.
HTC has apparently stepped up its game on these models, though.
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huh? Try mid to high $600's. Don't think they'd put their pre-order price like $150 too low. https://negrielectronics.com/htc-one-x-32gb-unlocked-white.html#.T34Bcr9WoVc
My fault. When I was looking a few days back a few places had them at around $760 or something. The non removable battery is a big deal on a android device usually because of the phones power and screen. Well really with any phones now of days including the 4S. Now the iPhone 4 had awesome battery life. But that besides the point.
I'd say hold off.
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what drove u to get the gnex and remind urself
or think about waiting for gs3, when gs3 comes out then think about next nexus and stop thinking there and just buy the next nex
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And no flaming!!
I know I know its my choice blah blah blah.
But just wanted people opinion on the nexus and the one x.
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Actually, you should be our guinea pig and buy one. Then you can let us know +'s/-'s of the two.
I would get the HTC ONE because of the sexy hardware. Yeah people will say it sucks having HTC 4.0 sense but who cares. Custom roms will take care of that and alot of software issues which can always be altered. When hardware on smartphones can not.
IMO why not to get the One X, because you will regret it when the SGS3 drops.
Normally I don't like the “there is going to be something better" mentality, but the SGS3 is literally around the corner. At least hold off until we know more about the SGS3
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LOL. No joke. I had an Evo 4G and a G2, both of which had poor build quality (good materials shakily put together) and needed replacement (G2 once, the Evo several times over). Got my GNex and its solid and well built. I always found it funny that people regarded HTC for their build quality and I never thought they were miles ahead or anything, especially based on my experiences.
HTC has apparently stepped up its game on these models, though.
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I don't know about the others, but my HTC Droid Incredible was solid. Still have it and it's still a well built phone. Regardless, I'd stick with the Nexus or wait for the SIII.
the only feature i like in the ONE x is the 4 frames per second feature in the camera. but our phone camera is still quite fast.
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You shouldn't be so quick to bash the SLCD2 on the new HTC's. Its being regarded as the best screen out there right now. Laminated (no gap), better viewing angles, better colors, and almost as deep of blacks as AMOLED, but full RGB 720P.
LOL. No joke. I had an Evo 4G and a G2, both of which had poor build quality (good materials shakily put together) and needed replacement (G2 once, the Evo several times over). Got my GNex and its solid and well built. I always found it funny that people regarded HTC for their build quality and I never thought they were miles ahead or anything, especially based on my experiences.
HTC has apparently stepped up its game on these models, though.
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Ah, I guess I will have to go see the SLCD2 for myself when the One phones finally hit. Have you heard anything about the screen's drain on the battery? AMOLED is supposed to be more battery sufficient isn't it?
And I agree on the HTC build quality. The materials they use are usually excellent, but on some of their phones the actual quality of the build leaves something to be desired. The only thing I see people disliking the most on Samsung phones is the plastic they use. I haven't heard any complaints on the actual quality of the build though.
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Ah, I guess I will have to go see the SLCD2 for myself when the One phones finally hit. Have you heard anything about the screen's drain on the battery? AMOLED is supposed to be more battery sufficient isn't it?
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AMOLED is actually not always so frugal on battery. It only does well when you have a dark UI or dark background (because individual pixels can turn off). It actually drains very high when you use high brightness levels. SLCD2 isn't going to be any better or worse I don't think. It's still going to be the largest drain by far on your device, especially at 720P and 4.7".
The way I see it, if u keep waiting for the "next better phone",you're gonna be waiting infinite amount of time because you'll hear information on a phone like the One X (for example) and when that comes out there will be info on the s3 and then you'll wanna wait for that, and then when that comes around to being released, the new Nexus will be rumored and you'll wanna wait for that and so on and so forth....pointless! Just buy a phone and use it! If u want the next one, sell yours and pay the difference! IMO, the smart thing to do is stick with a nexus if you're not into bloatware and plus development will be booming with every nexus! So many factors come in to buying a new phone, it sucks but cell phones are ruling the world right now!
And yeah I know quad core is all the rage but I've said it before and I'll say it again, these phones can't get any faster in terms of transitions and such lol! Yeah you'll notice on benchmarks and hardcore games, but that's what the ps3 and 360s are for (and ps4 and 720 next year) and get real! Nobody will care that your phones scores higher on a benchmark than someone else's if their running the same damn software!
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Anyone going to pre-order or switch immediately? Cuz it looks sick Ngl and I switched to this from the og evo 4g
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I wish people would stop posting these threads already. There are over 20+++++ already. Lets weigh the pros and cons. Pros of the ET4G.....Great battery. Great Screen. Well supported WiMax. Big Screen. Great Dev Support.....Now the New Evo......Other then it being capable of LTE it matches the specs of the ET4G.....Soooooooooo why would anyone switch? LTE is in what.....7 small cities.......WiMax is in every major city and most small cities? Not to mention both devices are 1GB of RAM and both are Dual Core......Sooooooo What are the advantages of getting the evo lte again? Exactly.......Im waiting for quadcore SGS3 To be released. That is a TRUE Upgrade.
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I wish people would stop posting these threads already. There are over 20+++++ already. Lets weigh the pros and cons. Pros of the ET4G.....Great battery. Great Screen. Well supported WiMax. Big Screen. Great Dev Support.....Now the New Evo......Other then it being capable of LTE it matches the specs of the ET4G.....Soooooooooo why would anyone switch? LTE is in what.....7 small cities.......WiMax is in every major city and most small cities? Not to mention both devices are 1GB of RAM and both are Dual Core......Sooooooo What are the advantages of getting the evo lte again? Exactly.......Im waiting for quadcore SGS3 To be released. That is a TRUE Upgrade.
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But you don't even know what the SGSIII specs are.
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LTE is in what.....7 small cities.......WiMax is in every major city and most small cities?
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Lte is in 7 small cities? I didn't realize Los Angeles Market (Which is many cities, even mines) was small. Even Huston, Chicago, and New York. There is many more that will going live. List found here: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/212-network-visionlte-deployment-running-list/
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I wish people would stop posting these threads already. There are over 20+++++ already. Lets weigh the pros and cons. Pros of the ET4G.....Great battery. Great Screen. Well supported WiMax. Big Screen. Great Dev Support.....Now the New Evo......Other then it being capable of LTE it matches the specs of the ET4G.....Soooooooooo why would anyone switch? LTE is in what.....7 small cities.......WiMax is in every major city and most small cities? Not to mention both devices are 1GB of RAM and both are Dual Core......Sooooooo What are the advantages of getting the evo lte again? Exactly.......Im waiting for quadcore SGS3 To be released. That is a TRUE Upgrade.
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Wrong. Better screen processor nfc kick stand lots that beat the et4g
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Not to mention in the small city I live in my samsung has the worst connection of any phone I have used. I am lucky if I'm not roaming 70 percent of the time while my little brothers evo 3d has 2 or more bars. I am pretty sure I will never own another Samsung device until the put a decent radio in one.
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No AMOLED = no buy (for me anyway).
Also Snapdragon SoCs blow.
evo 4g lte, is playing catch up with epic touch, and have some stuff that are better, such as hd screen.. but catch up will never win the mobile game.. because when sgsIII is announced few days before the pre-order goes up, the evo lte will look like a dummy phone. and will fail even before it's sold..
Are you guys really comparing the epic touch to the evo lte. Sorry but that is nuts... Period. You can't be a fanboy all your life. Be for real please. That is all.
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I never liked any evo and sense is just god awful. The one x is nice this not so much
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I never liked any evo and sense is just god awful. The one x is nice this not so much
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Huh? The evo lte is a better one x with a different outside..and they both have sense..
Kidromulous said:
Are you guys really comparing the epic touch to the evo lte. Sorry but that is nuts... Period. You can't be a fanboy all your life. Be for real please. That is all.
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+1 on this..
I am getting it based on what Samsung announces on the 3rd sgs3 feels far away
And I am lucky to be in/ around one of those lte cities. Seems good just waiting to see what the dev community for it will look like should be pretty good though
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no amoled = no buy (for me anyway).
Also snapdragon socs blow.
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gotta agree ....no amoled no buy!!
AND QUIT MAKING THESE DAMN NEW THREADS ABOUT THIS!!!!!!
**** im buying just because lets be real the phone is pretty fuggin sweet, and i enjoy a little variation in my life. ill use my e4gt for a week or so and then ill use the new evo for about the same. then when an gs3 finally emerges ill sell one of the first 2 and do the same with the new phone. i love android in just about any form on any phone. then when i find something on one i need to change i land here on xda to do a lil fine tuning. but that's just how i roll
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I'm not buying for one sad reason..there is NO removable battery. Really HTC??if ur phones dying in the middle of the day or if u forgot to charge it and your out and about what r u gonna do?..can't switch battery's and keep rolling..so...its the galaxy nexus for me
I played with the t-mobile one s today and immediately fell in love with the phone. It has a better screen than my e4gt and is faster and better feeling in every way. If the evo lte is even close to that phone I will be switching in a heart beat. It is capable of recording 1080p video and shooting 8 megapixel photos at the same time. It makes my e4gt feel like a toy. Just my 2 cents, but the new htc one series phones are a new standard for other manufacturers to try and reach. Everyone should see the phones in person before making any decisions about the device.
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HTC is going downhill, all praise samsung almighty!
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i was just thinking if i own both of them then for 2 weeks out of the month ill have reliable accurate gps and for the other 2 weeks ill use this phone. like i said i love variety. i really love variety and not getting lost. its a win win situation.
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Lte is in 7 small cities? I didn't realize Los Angeles Market (Which is many cities, even mines) was small. Even Huston, Chicago, and New York. There is many more that will going live. List found here: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/topic/212-network-visionlte-deployment-running-list/
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Sorry but LTE isn't going live until mid to end of 2012 and in 6 markets. So if you're not in any of those markets and won't be for some time to come, what's the point for now, especially if you already have an ET4G?
If you're in those 6 initial markets them kudos to you.
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I dont know if I made the right decision...should I have went with the Epic 4g Touch instead? Or waited for the Evo 4g LTE? I hate making big purchases like this, I always get buyer's remorse
You made good choice I am on Verizon so I can't tell you about Sprint's service but 4G should improve a lot for sprint.
I like having it rooted and getting all the updates my friend who has stock is still on 4.0.2 on Verizon he is with me on family plan though hopefully at least sprint does better job =]
What are you regretting? You have a phone that is almost top of the line (Dual instead of Quad core, really not that big of a deal). That will be getting the latest Android releases weeks (Or days) after release compared to months or years. Finally, a phone that will have dev support for it's entire life compared to phones that will only be relevant for maybe a year.
Why do you have buyers remorse about? Is there something you dont like about the phone before you have received it? The GN is a great phone that most love. If you like custom firmware you cant have a better phone or group of devs than this device.
I have a dont reason, I just always second guess myself when I buy a phone. Im coming from an OG Evo and I did the same thing with it but ended up loving it. Ive read so many good things about the epic 4G Touch, I almost went with it but went with the Nexus because its newer...just hoping I made the right decision. Cant wait to get my hands on it and get it rooted.
This phone out performs the touch. And the evo has broken multitasking. This is a great phone. You really can't go wrong with this phone... seriously.
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Why would you choose the SGS2 over the GNex? You're being paranoid.
Thanks, you guys are definitely helping and easing my mind
I personally think you made the right choice, remember you have a week with the phone to decide if you like it or if you dont. I bet you will.
I was also second guessing this or the Evo but here are some reasons I took the gnex over the Evo.
1. NO F'ING removable battery. This is a must if I have to endure using it for at least two years. Batteries degrade and it would be useless a year in.
2. LCD not an amoled. I don't like LCD they don't produce colors like our phone and blacks as well. Regardless of everyone saying its good... they must be blind.
3. Sense 4.0 no explanation needed... sense is retarded.
4. Google support. Although limited (cdma) this phone will still receive faster updates.
5. Rootabliltiy. It was soo easy to root and your not limited. For HTC the only way to unlock is to void warranty and even then... you have to worry about hboot versions. No thanks. You may void warranty by unlocking this phone but you can always relock it nor use an exploit to root without unlocking.
All in all this phone is the obvious choice.
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I moved from the gs2 to the nexus, and i couldn't be happier
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How's the radio and signal strength compare to nexus s 4g?
I'm tired of having almost no bars most of the time.
I went from Sprint and the Epic 4G Touch to Verizon and the Galaxy Nexus. I do not regret either move.
Was the E4GT a good phone. Sure was. Is the Galaxy Nexus a better phone. Sure is. There is nothing to regret about the GNEX and I would not buy a phone today on Sprint that is not LTE.
I am sure Sprint will one day change their data plans and go to tiered data when people switch to LTE phones. If you get in now with unlimited LTE, you should at least be safe until you complete your contract. Then at that point they will either allow you to grandfather it because you already have an LTE device or they can pull what Verizon will be pulling.....
Also, why buy a phone with Wimax when Sprint no longer building it out. What you see is what you get. Nothing improving on that end.
Only other phone I would even look at for comparison is the SGS3. Then it comes down to Pure ICS or Touchwiz. Either way, you will still end up with a great phone.
One thing I can say with owning a GNEX is I don't feel the need to purchase every new phone announced which is a big thing compared to every other phone I have owned. There is something about owning a Nexus device that makes you not care what other phones have.....Really cannot explain it but you need to own one to understand.
Only thing I wished was the GNEX had the camera from the SGS2. Then this thing would be perfect but, in this world nothing is perfect so you need to settle to the closest thing!
You won't regret it. I switched from the Sprint E4GT to the VZW GNex and haven't regretted either move at all. Like eman3316 said, I have not wanted to rush out and buy every new phone on the market since owning the GNex, which is something I can't say for any other device I've owned including the Nexus S. I always wanted the next better phone to come out, but I no longer spend unnecessary money on unnecessary phones.
I don't understand people on this thread at all. Yes I definitely love my Nexus but I'd much rather have the EvoLTE. I'll give you some reasons why you shouldn't have gotten the Nexus and maybe you can rethink.
1. AMOLED screen. Amazing right? Eh...not anymore. I've had two replacements, the first of which had awful banding and a purple tint at low brightness. Also, the image of the status bar and keyboard were permanently burnt into the screen. While the screen is sharp, it definitely can't best the new Evo due to its full RBG matrix. The colors are uneven and look "dirty" at low brightness. A post on the first page said that color reproduction was better?? Nope, more saturated but not better. AMOLED used to be touted as power efficient but with this huge screen it is the opposite. These reasons are why the EvoLTE wins the screen comparison.
2. Camera...not much to say here. The camera on this thing absolutely blows. My girlfriends OG Evo takes better shots. I think the camera on the 4S still has a slight advantage over any other Android handset but the EvoLTE is right up there and could probably be improved with new software releases.
3. While the CPU/GPU combo isn't by any means slow, the S4 is faster by a mile and is more power efficient. It handles the 720p resolution like a champ. Whenever I go back to stock 4.0.2 my Gnex definitely has hiccups and lags compared to my current setup.
4. Due to CDMA licensing, Samsung has crappy software for CDMA radios. Everyone talks about how a new software update or radio will help but it never does. Its no use, Samsung just has crappy radio support. If you like dropped connections and fluctuating signal then the Gnex is for you.
Now I seem to hate the Gnex huh? Not really. I'm just simply stating the truth and that I believe the new Evo is a better investment. If the Gnex was $99 that would be a different story. Quick software updates can be nice but I'm on Verizon so I don't know what that's like.
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I don't understand people on this thread at all. Yes I definitely love my Nexus but I'd much rather have the EvoLTE. I'll give you some reasons why you shouldn't have gotten the Nexus and maybe you can rethink.
1. AMOLED screen. Amazing right? Eh...not anymore. I've had two replacements, the first of which had awful banding and a purple tint at low brightness. Also, the image of the status bar and keyboard were permanently burnt into the screen. While the screen is sharp, it definitely can't best the new Evo due to its full RBG matrix. The colors are uneven and look "dirty" at low brightness. A post on the first page said that color reproduction was better?? Nope, more saturated but not better. AMOLED used to be touted as power efficient but with this huge screen it is the opposite. These reasons are why the EvoLTE wins the screen comparison.
2. Camera...not much to say here. The camera on this thing absolutely blows. My girlfriends OG Evo takes better shots. I think the camera on the 4S still has a slight advantage over any other Android handset but the EvoLTE is right up there and could probably be improved with new software releases.
3. While the CPU/GPU combo isn't by any means slow, the S4 is faster by a mile and is more power efficient. It handles the 720p resolution like a champ. Whenever I go back to stock 4.0.2 my Gnex definitely has hiccups and lags compared to my current setup.
4. Due to CDMA licensing, Samsung has crappy software for CDMA radios. Everyone talks about how a new software update or radio will help but it never does. Its no use, Samsung just has crappy radio support. If you like dropped connections and fluctuating signal then the Gnex is for you.
Now I seem to hate the Gnex huh? Not really. I'm just simply stating the truth and that I believe the new Evo is a better investment. If the Gnex was $99 that would be a different story. Quick software updates can be nice but I'm on Verizon so I don't know what that's like.
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Whoa... Did you just say OGevo camera is better? ... Your comment is now irrelevant and should be erased.. Lol ...
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Whoa... Did you just say OGevo camera is better? ... Your comment is now irrelevant and should be erased.. Lol ...
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Agreed. I love this camera.
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You won't regret it. I switched from the Sprint E4GT to the VZW GNex and haven't regretted either move at all. Like eman3316 said, I have not wanted to rush out and buy every new phone on the market since owning the GNex, which is something I can't say for any other device I've owned including the Nexus S. I always wanted the next better phone to come out, but I no longer spend unnecessary money on unnecessary phones.
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I switched from the Evo 3D to the VZW GNex...at first I wasn't sure if I really wanted to switch from Sprint...but once I got onto the LTE network...those doubts QUICKLY went away. I thought about getting the Sprint GNex...but the loss of 4G for an extended period of time didn't sit well with me, especially since Sprint's 3G network practically sucks.
I can see that being the only drawback of getting it on Sprint.
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I don't understand people on this thread at all. Yes I definitely love my Nexus but I'd much rather have the EvoLTE. I'll give you some reasons why you shouldn't have gotten the Nexus and maybe you can rethink.
1. AMOLED screen. Amazing right? Eh...not anymore. I've had two replacements, the first of which had awful banding and a purple tint at low brightness. Also, the image of the status bar and keyboard were permanently burnt into the screen. While the screen is sharp, it definitely can't best the new Evo due to its full RBG matrix. The colors are uneven and look "dirty" at low brightness. A post on the first page said that color reproduction was better?? Nope, more saturated but not better. AMOLED used to be touted as power efficient but with this huge screen it is the opposite. These reasons are why the EvoLTE wins the screen comparison.
2. Camera...not much to say here. The camera on this thing absolutely blows. My girlfriends OG Evo takes better shots. I think the camera on the 4S still has a slight advantage over any other Android handset but the EvoLTE is right up there and could probably be improved with new software releases.
3. While the CPU/GPU combo isn't by any means slow, the S4 is faster by a mile and is more power efficient. It handles the 720p resolution like a champ. Whenever I go back to stock 4.0.2 my Gnex definitely has hiccups and lags compared to my current setup.
4. Due to CDMA licensing, Samsung has crappy software for CDMA radios. Everyone talks about how a new software update or radio will help but it never does. Its no use, Samsung just has crappy radio support. If you like dropped connections and fluctuating signal then the Gnex is for you.
Now I seem to hate the Gnex huh? Not really. I'm just simply stating the truth and that I believe the new Evo is a better investment. If the Gnex was $99 that would be a different story. Quick software updates can be nice but I'm on Verizon so I don't know what that's like.
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1. This amoled... needs tweaking... when the rgb and gama are tweaked in ROMS it is perfect... i have perfected it anyways... i do agree this amoled is off. But that LCD is crap... i dont like blacklit things... my LCD tv has two giant burn ins so it doesnt just happen to amoleds.
2.This camera is f'ing amazing.. your f'ing blind... go check out the post pictures from your gnex thread... your jaw will drop. The og evo... no just no...
3. UM what? Duh what do you expect... this phone is not built for preformance it is meant for openess... having a closed architecture processor such as the S4 is pointless just wait... it will be 6 months before that thing sees the light of day of the next android version. Where it will be sitting on our front door when it comes out.
4. I dont agree... this is all on location... if you live in a place that is known for crappy service then yes it will drop more than other phones. If you live in a place with "normal" signal then you have nothing to worry about.
The gnex is the better phone all around... the HTC is for the fanboys of HTC not us.
I definitely understand what you coming from the evo LTE is a good looking device but sense kills it for me plus having own evos in the past besides group they take like 8 months to release the new updat and ain't detailing with that anymore plus stock ICS is the best OS yet for android and jellybean will be game changer and unless you wanted 6-8 months later go for the evo the camera in this phone is just right I take pics only for sharing on Facebook to my family and there good enough sure is not the best but look at the pluses on this phone
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Guys/Galls,
I am currently using a Epic Touch 4G with AOKP on it and I am very happy with it. My wife will change phones this month and I've been told by a couple of people that it would be better to get a nexus than the Epic 4G touch.
I did my research and it seems that the hardware is the same, except that the nexus has a lower resolution camera and no SD. it also seems that the battery life of the nexus doesn't compare to the epic 4g touch.
On the there hand, it seems that sprint is slashing the price of the epic 4g touch, I don't know if this means end of life for this device or what, I just don't want to renew a 2 years contract with a device that is near its live cycle. I am planning to leave her phone without hacking it so the OS will also make the difference.
Any recommendations?
Well, if you aren't going to root and ROM the phone, then go with the nexus, especially if she'll have the phone for the next two years.
The E4GT is better, hardware wise, but will stop getting officially upgraded, most likely, after ICS. It may see Jelly Bean, but I wouldn't bank on that.
The Galaxy Nexus probably will get Jelly Bean so it's your better long term option, unless you do decide to root and ROM.
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+1 on the galaxy nexus. It will get better software support and our camera isn't that much better. Also some may disagree but I personally like the galaxy nexus display over the epic 4g touch. But that being said the e4gt is a good phone too!
No desire to wait a month or two for the galaxy siii?
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Personally I would check and see if your area is ln the rollout plan for lte... since I live in a wimax area ill stick to those devices since who knows when I'm getting lte or even the vision upgrade
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...No desire to wait a month or two for the galaxy siii?
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The thing is that there is no word on when is coming out, Sprint already got the new HTC so I don't know if they want to rush in to getting the SIII.
Personally I think it is a good idea to wait for the SIII but her phone (Evo 4G) is failing badly.
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Personally I would check and see if your area is ln the rollout plan for lte... since I live in a wimax area ill stick to those devices since who knows when I'm getting lte or even the vision upgrade
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Thats a good point to consider, Aparently we are getting LTE and vision here in the bay area: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...ng-this-as-a-network-visionlte-city-for-2012/
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Thats a good point to consider, Aparently we are getting LTE and vision here in the bay area: http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/...ng-this-as-a-network-visionlte-city-for-2012/
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Another option is to just pick up something like an evo 3d for 150 off Craigslist or something to hold her over until the sgs3 comes along. That way you retain your upgrade and she still gets a much better phone at the same time. Speaking from personal experience the battery life is much better on a 3d than it is on an epic or evo 4g.
Just my two cents... I was never all that impressed with the galaxy nexus. A lot of hype for mediocre hardware.
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Another option is to just pick up something like an evo 3d for 150 off Craigslist or something to hold her over until the sgs3 comes along. That way you retain your upgrade and she still gets a much better phone at the same time. Speaking from personal experience the battery life is much better on a 3d than it is on an epic or evo 4g.
Just my two cents... I was never all that impressed with the galaxy nexus. A lot of hype for mediocre hardware.
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Interesting
orvtech said:
Guys/Galls,
I am currently using a Epic Touch 4G with AOKP on it and I am very happy with it. My wife will change phones this month and I've been told by a couple of people that it would be better to get a nexus than the Epic 4G touch.
I did my research and it seems that the hardware is the same, except that the nexus has a lower resolution camera and no SD. it also seems that the battery life of the nexus doesn't compare to the epic 4g touch.
On the there hand, it seems that sprint is slashing the price of the epic 4g touch, I don't know if this means end of life for this device or what, I just don't want to renew a 2 years contract with a device that is near its live cycle. I am planning to leave her phone without hacking it so the OS will also make the difference.
Any recommendations?
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Stay with the Epic Touch. Galaxy Nexus would be a big downgrade.
Evo LTE is CURRENTLY a downgrade because the sense4 software is abysmal.
Yes, we both come from Evos 4G (supersonic) and I will never go back to HTC as hardware or sense UI.
I know ill get flamed for this but here you go anyways.
Brick or "lose" the Evo 4g file a claim with Asuron and for 100$ deductible they will send you a refurb or new Evo3D, maybe even a GS2.
I would wait for the Galaxy SIII and compare all phones before you get locked in for another 2 years on contract.
I'm sorry but I had the evo 3d and there's no way it has better battery life than the Epic touch.
I think my 'Plan B' will be to re-flash the Evo with stock rom or something other than CM7 while i cross my fingers that it doesn't enter in that infamous boot loop within days.
If everything goes OK, this should buy me time for the SIII
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I think my 'Plan B' will be to re-flash the Evo with stock rom or something other than CM7 while i cross my fingers that it doesn't enter in that infamous boot loop within days.
If everything goes OK, this should buy me time for the SIII
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Nexus, in my opinion would be the better phone to get since they have source and no limitations like we do with bricks and reflashing all the garbage. I have been thinking about going back to my Nexus S as that phone is so easy and there is so many roms for it without the risk of bricking it.
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Guys/Galls,
I am currently using a Epic Touch 4G with AOKP on it and I am very happy with it. My wife will change phones this month and I've been told by a couple of people that it would be better to get a nexus than the Epic 4G touch.
I did my research and it seems that the hardware is the same, except that the nexus has a lower resolution camera and no SD. it also seems that the battery life of the nexus doesn't compare to the epic 4g touch.
On the there hand, it seems that sprint is slashing the price of the epic 4g touch, I don't know if this means end of life for this device or what, I just don't want to renew a 2 years contract with a device that is near its live cycle. I am planning to leave her phone without hacking it so the OS will also make the difference.
Any recommendations?
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The nexus will get updates more often and most likely 5.0. It also has LTE and nfc.. Personally if they had the galaxy nexus when I got this phone I would have gotten it. But it's because it is a pure android phone no skins like touch wiz. With that being said other then not having LTE this phone is awesome and either choice you two will be happy until LTE is in your area
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I would wait for the gs3
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Nexus if she looks forward to something new often without root or xda
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I know that hardware wise the S3 will be superior but lets get back on topic... this phone will not be rooted so all crapware that comes pre-installed from sprint will still be there, running eating space, resources and battery.
Will the S3 still be a better choice for a 2 years contract?
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I know that hardware wise the S3 will be superior but lets get back on topic... this phone will not be rooted so all crapware that comes pre-installed from sprint will still be there, running eating space, resources and battery.
Will the S3 still be a better choice for a 2 years contract?
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SGSIII better choice. Hands down
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orvtech said:
I know that hardware wise the S3 will be superior but lets get back on topic... this phone will not be rooted so all crapware that comes pre-installed from sprint will still be there, running eating space, resources and battery.
Will the S3 still be a better choice for a 2 years contract?
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For the gs2 most bloatware was deletable regularly so I'm guessing it will be the same for the gs3
Since you are going to be on a contract you want a phone that is going to be top of the line as long as possible and all 3 of the mentioned phones should be that for at least another 2 years
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