Hi guys im planning to buy a new phone.
But which one S or SL?
I know the only differences of specs are 1.5 vs 1.7 ghz dual core processor.
Which one to buy and why?
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Isn't it the same processor just overclocked. There both Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon. Buy the S and over clock.
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o0 Matt 0o said:
Isn't it the same processor just overclocked. There both Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon. Buy the S and over clock.
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are there any other reasons?
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are there any other reasons?
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No, the only difference is overclock, other than this those two are exactly same phones.
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as of gsmarena there's also bluetooth updated
if they are at the same price, you could go for the SL, otherwise take whichever costs less
mirhl said:
as of gsmarena there's also bluetooth updated
if they are at the same price, you could go for the SL, otherwise take whichever costs less
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GSMArena needs to update their review of the SL because it states Bluetooth 2.1 throughout it.
Izzy Stinson said:
Hi guys im planning to buy a new phone.
But which one S or SL?
I know the only differences of specs are 1.5 vs 1.7 ghz dual core processor.
Which one to buy and why?
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The design and the speed processor,but still,both lack of Micro SD card I suggest you to take Acro S or Ion :good:
UchihaDareNial said:
The design and the speed processor,but still,both lack of Micro SD card I suggest you to take Acro S or Ion :good:
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For me, the lack of micro SD isn't an issue. I never brought a bigger sdcard than 8 gig so the storage of the xperia s is good enough.
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go for Xperia S.
I ordered the SL because it was on sale and the S was sold out.
It seems from the unboxing videos you get more of the accessories in the S, NFC tags & an additional screen protector. I don't think the SL came with those, not in the international versions at least.
The SL comes with a higher clocked speed, but the same CPU. There's also better bluetooth on the SL. Two additional colors are available for the SL too, Silver & Pink. Another change to note on the SL is the Xperia branding on the base strip, right under the transparent line.
Essentially it's the same device. Same chipsets, and S ROMs are reported to be working fine on the SL.
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I ordered the SL because it was on sale and the S was sold out.
It seems from the unboxing videos you get more of the accessories in the S, NFC tags & an additional screen protector. I don't think the SL came with those, not in the international versions at least.
The SL comes with a higher clocked speed, but the same CPU. There's also better bluetooth on the SL. Two additional colors are available for the SL too, Silver & Pink. Another change to note on the SL is the Xperia branding on the base strip, right under the transparent line.
Essentially it's the same device. Same chipsets, and S ROMs are reported to be working fine on the SL.
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The Bluetooth and colors are the only difference. The s has the Xperia branding. I do wish my s had Bluetooth 3.0
Someone should extract the sl firmware so we can try the kernel
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UchihaDareNial said:
The design and the speed processor,but still,both lack of Micro SD card I suggest you to take Acro S or Ion :good:
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lack of micro sd card isnt an issue because it has internal memory of 32gb. acro s and ion are much more expensive than S and SL
i think im gonna go for Xperia S. because SL is not listed on sony jelly bean updates next year if im not mistaken. also SL has no own sub forum currently.
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i think im gonna go for Xperia S. because SL is not listed on sony jelly bean updates next year if im not mistaken. also SL has no own sub forum currently.
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SL probably won't get a forum or be listed separately as its just an S with an over clocked kernel.
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i think im gonna go for Xperia S. because SL is not listed on sony jelly bean updates next year if im not mistaken. also SL has no own sub forum currently.
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Obviously when sony was talking of xs, they were meaning even xsl
They are so similar that they didn't bother to list
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I surely like Sony design...
http://www.redmondpie.com/images-of-alleged-sony-nexus-x-handset-emerge-online/
I would love a Xperia Nexus but hope the design would be better than that one. So far I haven't heard any info from my sources.
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Fake
Bad design:thumbdown:
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Fake, check out this update from a Photoshop expert above the pic in attached link. http://androidandme.com/2012/10/smartphones-2/did-the-sony-nexus-x-just-leak-out/
Plus everyone knows LG has the next Nexus phone locked in, there's not yet been more than one release at a time why would this occasion be any different? Just doesn't make sense really.
Now the next one we can only hope... eb
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Call it fake or mockup or whatever, there is a strong rumor that Sony will be releasing Nexus Phone this year.
And how is a Sony Nexus different from the Xperia T? Or rather, what exactly is a Nexus? Also, I'm more interested in the rumored quad core Sony phone that was leaked last week.
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Auggy99 said:
And how is a Sony Nexus different from the Xperia T? Or rather, what exactly is a Nexus? Also, I'm more interested in the rumored quad core Sony phone that was leaked last week.
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Nexus is a pure android phone. No custom UI or restrictions. Gets updates as soon as Google releases them and always runs the latest os.
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Spectre51 said:
Nexus is a pure android phone. No custom UI or restrictions. Gets updates as soon as Google releases them and always runs the lastest os.
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No matter what country?
And it is *latest
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Yip, unlocked and att/Sony free. Straight-up Android A.O.S.P. made exclusively for development. Got a feelin they have the next one, feels about right anyways...
Note: No carrier usually means no deals. They're not cheap.
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What's so awesome about the nexus? Ive never had one and I wanted the first one but never could afford a smart phone until now. Ive seen some talk about the Sony Odin having 5inch 1080p display 2gigs of ram and a new quad-core cpu, why so much hype about a nexus?
Edit- also just an fyi this isn't me trying to put the nexus down just an honest question
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thanitos said:
What's so awesome about the nexus? Ive never had one and I wanted the first one but never could afford a smart phone until now. Ive seen some talk about the Sony Odin having 5inch 1080p display 2gigs of ram and a new quad-core cpu, why so much hype about a nexus?
Edit- also just an fyi this isn't me trying to put the nexus down just an honest question
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earbrain said:
wt?
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Pretty sure this thread is talking about the nexus on Sony.....
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thanitos said:
What's so awesome about the nexus? Ive never had one and I wanted the first one but never could afford a smart phone until now. Ive seen some talk about the Sony Odin having 5inch 1080p display 2gigs of ram and a new quad-core cpu, why so much hype about a nexus?
Edit- also just an fyi this isn't me trying to put the nexus down just an honest question
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In general, a Nexus device gets the latest updates faster than any other phone. They usually set the bar for where Google thinks the platform should be at. All of the manufacturers will have their own flagship devices, but none of them will get updates faster than a Nexus device.
http://anatomyofahoax.tumblr.com
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Eh I kinda figured it wasn't real atleast I hopped it was because that was ugly lol. Owell
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Guys,it is fake the guy from xperiablog found the source and the man that make this hoax admitted it is fake
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UchihaDareNial said:
Guys,it is fake the guy from xperiablog found the source and the man that make this hoax admitted it is fake
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Yeah, the link 2 posts up kind of explained all that
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Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1wXAgBOeWw&feature=g-u
Description:
Introducing Xperia™ E - The smartphone expertly created for simplicity.
The efficient power saving functionality and data management apps will keep you going longer and in budget. And with HD Voice and noise cancellation, you can make calls in a noisy environment and still be heard clearly.
Xperia™ E - smartphone, smart design.
Find out more at: http://www.sonymobile.com/xperia-e
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It seems Xperia E was launched. No news from Xperia Blog yet.
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Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1wXAgBOeWw&feature=g-u
It seems Xperia E was launched. No news from Xperia Blog yet.
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And new music player icon
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And new music player icon
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You mean the blue? Actually, it's the old one (from what I can see on the video thumbnail)
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I guess the E is for economy, coz by the looks it doesn't look much expensive..
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So a breakdown of some stats:
MSM7227 Snapdragon processor (I assume 1 gHz max)
3.5 inch screen
3.2 MP camera
1500 mAh battery
Launching on JB (E dual will launch on ICS with JB update coming after. Thank you Felimenta97)
But there are no standout features except for possibly the dual SIM which was featured on another Xperia phone this year (Xperia tipo I think). If anyone wants to add on to the list feel free to do so.
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I loved their phones until ericsson got bought by sony they launch 200 crappy phones a year all same design same specs literally...
Even the ion feels slow and needs better hardware to run their timescape ui..
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DdcCabuslay said:
So a breakdown of some stats:
MSM7227 Snapdragon processor (I assume 1 gHz max)
3.5 inch screen
3.2 MP camera
1500 mAh battery
Launching on ICS with an upgrade to JB coming after (Though in the Xperia Developer World Video the guy said launching on JB, but in small font it says what I put)
But there are no standout features except for possibly the dual SIM which was featured on another Xperia phone this year (Xperia tipo I think). If anyone wants to add on to the list feel free to do so.
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E comes with JB, E dual will get JB shortly after.
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E comes with JB, E dual will get JB shortly after.
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Oh. Guess I didn't read the fine print well enough. Will fix that.
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DdcCabuslay said:
Oh. Guess I didn't read the fine print well enough. Will fix that.
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Actually, it is written in Font sized 4 on the video lol
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Actually, it is written in Font sized 4 on the video lol
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:| ya ya
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does anyone here have the stock wallpaper for xperia e?..
They are the same as the Z ones. And your title doesn't say anything. You should change it to something different.
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shahkam said:
I loved their phones until ericsson got bought by sony they launch 200 crappy phones a year all same design same specs literally...
Even the ion feels slow and needs better hardware to run their timescape ui..
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exactly. every single 2011 SE phones with gingerbread software run faster than 2012 sony phones (maybe excluding xperia t and v)..
thi phone doesn't have hd recording because the chipset is really slow. i dont know why sone relase such a phone
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thi phone doesn't have hd recording because the chipset is really slow. i dont know why sone relase such a phone
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For emerging markets? Or people who doesn't have much money to buy a 800 USD phone?
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For emerging markets? Or people who doesn't have much money to buy a 800 USD phone?
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Exactly Felipe You can't expect an oem to release nothing but flagships, Sony is a company that provides phones for everyone.
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Exactly Felipe You can't expect an oem to release nothing but flagships, Sony is a company that provides phones for everyone.
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Well, not anymore (in terms of specs, at least). E and J were the last very low end phone of their line. Now is just medium to high end. They want to be a premium company. Even their "low end" phones are gonna be medium ones. Wait for a event soon... (Not sure when, as looks like they won't be at MWC).
and still they decide to release FF OS for this particular device!
http://developer.sonymobile.com/201...re-for-xperia-e-available-for-developers-rom/
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does anyone here have the stock wallpaper for xperia e?..
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I have the Sony Xperia e.. tell me how to extract the wallpapers??
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request to developers to develop a method to root Sony Xperia e (single sim)..
Sir you realize this is the Xperia S, Acro S, Ion forums....
So the aging arc is well... aging, and I'm looking for a step up.
Is there any Xperia Phones that are cheap, but slightly more powerful than the arc?
samsung galaxy s is good enough i think, but buying a sightly faster phone from arc sounds a bit silly to me.
the early NXTs perhaps? Xperia P, U or sola?
Sv: Dual-Core alternative?
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So the aging arc is well... aging, and I'm looking for a step up.
Is there any Xperia Phones that are cheap, but slightly more powerful than the arc?
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Sony Xperia P could be something for you? Double up in performance, camera quality nearly at the same level as the iPhone 4S and amazing phone for the price!
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I'm driven towards the Sola, I'm not a fan of the design of the S. The clear bar through the middle is hideous
Donno how much you can spend but since the Xperia Z is starting to show in the shelves, the T/TL prices are coming down fast. Where I live, the price of T already dropped like 30%.
Or alternatively there are some cheap dual-core LG's out there. Never used LG before but L5/L7 series are usually quite cheap. HTC has One SV. Its older brother, One S, also has some lovely price cuts. There is also the HTC One V but can't remember on the top of my head whether it was dual core or not.
I was thinking, maybe it is worth waiting for the L? I heard that will be a nice upgrade and not to expensive
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I was thinking, maybe it is worth waiting for the L? I heard that will be a nice upgrade and not to expensive
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I'm waiting for the L or sp as well
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I was thinking to bay new phone with dual core procesor but after i try new fusion kernel my phone feels like dual core phone. Compared to samsung galaxy s2...
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Xperia V is not too bad and not very expansive :good:
I have no speed problems or any lagg on x-gamer ROM.
Try that one and see gingerbread fly!
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Try a custom ROM like zohaibs Xperia T ROM. It will give new life to your Arc.
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I would buy an Alcatel OT-997D Ultra its not an.xperia device but it has a dual core processor ,1 gb ram , ics ( update to.jB is.anounnced) and it has 3.0 kernel too
Phone is really cheap here in germany , abou 179 €
Otherwise i.would buy xperia P
Sorry for my English xD
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Try a custom ROM like zohaibs Xperia T ROM. It will give new life to your Arc.
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viper V5 too
Something cheap, nice looking and better specs than Arc? Go for Xperia V. It's waterproof, has a great display, fast dual core processor and it really looks like the Arc.
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Xperia L if only for the dual core, RAM, and same portable dimensions. doesn't have Reality Display nor Bravia engine.
Xperia V if you want to get the faster dual core and better GPU (Adreno 225) for the same portable dimensions. Plus is water & dust proof.
Xperia SP for fastest dual core and best GPU (Adreno 320), however it gets bigger and heavier.
Xperia ZL for quad core and best GPU (Adreno 320), but is even bigger.
imho, seems Xperia V is the next logical step.
I am a big Sony fan and my country don't have Xperia T. Should I buy Ion? This is the max I can pay and want to ask your reviews and cons. I read reviews but you guys know best since you been using much more time.
Coming from xperia u
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Can you buy Xperia SP?
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Get the lt28i for unlocked loader
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wait a bit more and see whether jelly bean is good or not, and then decide, although jelly bean for other sony 2012 phones are also somehow buggy
currently, i advice: DON'T BUY IT! unless you are fine with a slow and buggy and battery hungry phone
Battery hungry is an understatement
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True, but the big screen is great for videos and gaming. Camera is decent and phone is well built and sturdy. Get the international version for the unlocked bootloader and more custom roms.
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Just got it myself. I'm happy. Want my opinion? Just get it.
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If you want custom or modded ROMs, you should buy Xperia S, SP. Or if you want a phone with better specs buy the Ion or Acro S.
Maybe you can take a look at HTC One S? It has got some decent specs. It has only 16 Gb inbuilt memory though and there is no MicroSD slot, but as you come from Xperia U, I think that it may be enough for you.
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I really like my Ion, for the price it is amazing really. Even if you're stuck with 4.1, I think it's worth it. Or you could save up longer and get something with longer support.
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Get SP, Ion is getting outdated for now.
Actually SP I can't pay that much. In my country which is India price difference is there a lot between two. I would had gone for SL but it has 26 gb storage with no memory card slot, As for one S it's spec aren't as good as Ion.
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The other option is xperia P and Xperia L. What should I do
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The other option is xperia P and Xperia L. What should I do
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The ion is a great phone, if you can unlock you bootloader. I like my ion but with an unlockable bootloader I'm just bored as hell. For me, my future phone choice will come down to bootloader status as much as specs.
Having high end components but not be able to do anything with them is pointless.
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It's up to u,if u care about the size of screen, u can choose it but jelly bean update for ion not yet released by xperia.
Ion has got micro HDMI on the same side as the usb (useful for doking it) and micro SD card for more MP3 and video.
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As for one S it's spec aren't as good as Ion.
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Well, if you're talking about display, camera and other features, then yes. However, performance of the One S is much better because of the Krait processor and Andreno 225 GPU.
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Well, if you're talking about display, camera and other features, then yes. However, performance of the One S is much better because of the Krait processor and Andreno 225 GPU.
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Don't bother with the HTC one s unless you want to be part of the disgusting home button bug. It's annoying and hardware fault. I WAS gonna get that phone to. Google search and YouTube that bug before considering that phone.
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thanks for all your replies..the only thing thats holding me back now after seeing all views is limited development for Ion.
Dude, get it.
It's a beautiful phone and since ur getting it in India the bootloader will be unlockable.
As far as development is concerned, yes ion has a very less choice.. But devs have brought the major roms cm, pa and slimbean also better stock kernels.... As far as other mods are concerned most of the xperia s ones are usable, like u had in xperia p, u and go.
Oh and the screen is awesome.
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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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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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