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Which phone to buy??

Should I get the
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- Samsung Galaxy S 3
or
Wait for Galaxy note 3.. or wait for Galaxy S4 ?
I'm not sure when the GN3 and GS4 are coming out.. so I dont know if I even should wait.
I really need and want a phone right now as my other android phone's screen is pretty cracked.
I dont mind the size.. so Idk which one I should get..
Does the Note2 have as much development as the SGS3? I'm into the whole dev kinda thing.. im not here to buy a phone to keep it stock.
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The Galaxy S4 won't be out for at least several months and the Note 2 is only a couple of months old, so the Note 3 is a way off yet.
As far as development goes, check out the development section of the Note 2 forum, it's very active. Having said that, the stock software on the Note 2 is pretty good, especially if you want to take advantage of the S-Pen.
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Thank you.
Anyone else?
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I am in the same shoes as you... Almost. I currently have an S3 and just bought the Note 2 also. I am contemplating if I should keep the Note 2 and sell the S3 or just return the Note 2 and preserve my upgrade for the S4 or N3.
I don't know why you would want one or the other but let me tell you what motivates me. I want the Fastest phone, best battery life. The Note 2 does that. The thing I didn't count on was actually coming to a conclusion that a 5.5 inch screen wasn't too big.
So it depends what floats your boat.
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jev3gs said:
I am in the same shoes as you... Almost. I currently have an S3 and just bought the Note 2 also. I am contemplating if I should keep the Note 2 and sell the S3 or just return the Note 2 and preserve my upgrade for the S4 or N3.
I don't know why you would want one or the other but let me tell you what motivates me. I want the Fastest phone, best battery life. The Note 2 does that. The thing I didn't count on was actually coming to a conclusion that a 5.5 inch screen wasn't too big.
So it depends what floats your boat.
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Cool thanks.
Let me know in the future if you decide to sell either one. I might be interested.

xologist said:
Cool thanks.
Let me know in the future if you decide to sell either one. I might be interested.
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If I do sell one it will be the S3 and it will be in the next 3 days most likely. My 14 days is up on the Note on Saturday so I have to make a decision by then. I will pm you if I decide to sell the S3.
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I had a S2 first before i bought my new note2, all in all it depend on what you wish for. We can answer or decide for you which is better. Thing that you have too keep in mind and ask your self are. 1. Will you be confortable having a big phone?, if not a S3 seems perfectly. My case , everybody seems to have a laugh at my big phone, some like it a lot, others find it just too much. But when i put on a show with it, they are like damnnnn.
The only problem with the note is when you have it, you most likely never would go back to a smaller phone again.you will feel strange having a S3, or 2 in hand.

im coming from the s3 which is a great phone but you wont regret note 2 bro its AWESOME:highfive::highfive:

Got both and whole heartedly recommend the Note 2

Go for the note 2 !! you wont regret it :good::good::good:

Coming from my s2 which is still very good. The galaxy note 2 is amazing an makes my old phone look slow. Better battery life faster in all aspects download ing etc. Once u use one u won't want to swap. Big or not it still the best phablet on the market.
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Just gone from the desire hd to the note 2. Wouldnt ever go back to a smaller screened phone again. Even the girlfriends S3 looks tiny compared to the note 2 but after a few days you get so used to it, you couldnt use anything smaller. The iphone looks miniscule compared aswell. Have to laugh everytime I see one
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Samsung Galaxy S IV Announced!

What do you guys think?
Im pretty excited to say the least.
Probably gonna wait for the Note 3 though
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I will definitely be waiting for the note 3.
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Seems like some good especially the camera additions mixed with some gimmick like the hand scroll feature. Hope to see some of these make it in to the note 2
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I am not impressed just yet. I will have to see it in person first. As I have stated before, I am waiting for the Note 3. One good thing about the GS4, is that we note users will get all of the innovations of the GS4 plus more!!!
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I'm getting unlock version
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It's funny I don't think I could ever go back to a smaller screen. I'm definitely waiting for the Galaxy note 3. I really like the s pen.
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I would like a note 2 really bad but I may just wait for the note 3. That big screen is the thing that makes me want to sell my S3 right now.

woodensoul2k said:
I would like a note 2 really bad but I may just wait for the note 3. That big screen is the thing that makes me want to sell my S3 right now.
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I would just get the Note2 now. There is Always something worth waiting for, but the Note2 is awesome Right Now.
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Not note related.

kingdazy said:
I would just get the Note2 now. There is Always something worth waiting for, but the Note2 is awesome Right Now.
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This ^^ No regrets! You'll be blown away by the difference and that's no joke!
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S4 isn't all that great... I would get it if it came with 1tb storage, GTX680, intel i7, 16gb RAM

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Would you sell your Note II for the S4?

Hi,
I am a Note II owner, and i have been considering selling my Note 2 for the S4,
Although i would hate to depart with the 5.5 inch screen
Will any of you be selling your N2 for S4?. as i doubt we will get most of the new features on the S4 on the note 2 ;(
and that octa CPU makes me drool
Corey

Bro theres no way Im changing id rather wait for the note 3. As for tje features im pretty sure we'll get them just have patience
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I wont sell my note 2 as i love the battery life..
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Also wrong place to post mate questions go in q&a
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God no! That would be too expensive for a very minor upgrade for me.
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tyler78 said:
God no! That would be too expensive for a very minor upgrade for me.
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sold mine for £285 and got the htc one ..... which arrives on Monday
so far so good with reviews and battery life

No.
I will never buy a device with an AMOLED screen again!
We have luck we have Perseus kernel, so colors look natural, but still its not bright and burns in.

mancuk29 said:
sold mine for £285 and got the htc one ..... which arrives on Monday
so far so good with reviews and battery life
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Think u sold it a bit cheap...
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If half of the features are being ported of released by Samsung for note 2 then no I won't sell it
Bcz then these are same and I like big screen
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Never I would Rather wait for Note 3 ..... but will not trade my Note 2 for S 4 ..

No, I don't like to downgrade my investment.
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No spen.
No bigger screen.
No trade.
I'll wait for note 3
I'll get the Samsung Game Pad though
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The Note 2 can receive all the new software, but the SG4 will never receive the big screen. The Note 3 is the big dream...

No way will I sell my note 2 and add extra to get an S4. However, if someone wants to exchange then I might. The extra score on benchmarks and few gimmicky features just aren't enough for me to invest more money.
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No
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no and i'll just wait for note 3
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Certainly won't change the Note 2 for the S4
Nope. Definitely i won't be changing it, Maybe the Note 3, but certainly the S4 i'll pass. I don't feel the need to do it, since, much i've already got in my note2, and if 4.2.2 and the S Drive comes to the Note 2, i am sure i won't need it!
Plus the Screen, i just LOVE bigger screens, whenever i get an S3 on my hands it feels like it's so small!

abauer said:
No, I don't like to downgrade my investment.
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Dont selllllllll it...........................
fishingfon said:
Hi,
I am a Note II owner, and i have been considering selling my Note 2 for the S4,
Although i would hate to depart with the 5.5 inch screen
Will any of you be selling your N2 for S4?. as i doubt we will get most of the new features on the S4 on the note 2 ;(
and that octa CPU makes me drool
Corey
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No way..
I think you have lots of money. If you really want to sell the note2. Pls give it to me and then you buy S4. lolzzzzzz..
Hey dont sell the note 2 bro...
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Mani
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S4! Ahhhhhh hahahaha.
No.

Aftermarket note 2

I was looking around and came across a Japanese company that makes note 2 for $250 is this a good deal and will it work? I know it has 2 sim cards slots
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I personally would not trust them butyou won't know until you try
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Aftermarket = kirf
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derrickmd18 said:
I was looking around and came across a Japanese company that makes note 2 for $250 is this a good deal and will it work? I know it has 2 sim cards slots
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I doubt it is Japanese. They do not do that kinds stuff. More likely made by a Chinese company. What will you do when it breaks?
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first of all if a company other than samsung makes it then it is not a note II but just a phone that looks like it. And second at that price point it would be impossible to make a phone with the same specs and still make a profit so my advice is NO do not buy it.

That's the link from eBay but I was wondering if it had lte
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derrickmd18 said:
That's the link from eBay but I was wondering if it had lte
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LOL! who knows? That's why not to buy it.
The old saying... If it seems too good......
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You get what you pay for.
Buy that 250 dollar phone and tell us how well its built, how long it lasts, and if it gets any software updates.. (guess software updates is a bad example. LOL)

I have seen companys like these. They use diffrent components
If u flash a "note ii rom" to it most likeley you will have a brick.
But they do have nifty stuff.
Id like to get one and play with it. But I expect a total peice of s**t Chinese knockoff device
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aftermarket note 2
If you want a clone note 2 there are a lot of Chinese clones, a few i saw even call themselves galaxy note 2, I think I know the one you are talking about, at least the price is the same, the specs are horrible, no service to speak of, the screen is actually only 800x480, I meg ram. I'd stay away from it. Manufacturer of that phone wholesales them for $119, a piece of real junk

Check Reviews on Amazon
On amazon there are alot of people Giving those devices great initial reviews. Then coming back and saying Do NOT BUY.. They Do work ok for watching movies on i think . But the stylus is a Rubber capacitive stylus not a Wacom.. I would save a few more bucks up and Buy a used Note 2 on ebay. or buy the note 1..
You can get new Note 1 on amazon for 350.00 Brand new..
Used note 2 are going for 400.00 and up on Ebay from respectable Sellers..
I am currently waiting for mine that i ordered yesterday to come in .. Like new IN Box with all accessories mint condition 475.00 ... I could not see buying a new one when i have a Nexus 7 32 gb a note 10.1 32 gb . and a nice 4 inch Huawei unlocked global phone (from amazon) .... ohh i also have a Nice destop computer dual booting.. a New 17 inch hp laptop and 11.6 inch hp notebook.. I know i am bad....
I am Erica and I am a Tech Hoarder . Please take my credit cards

I would get the nexus 7 or note 10 but can't use it as a straight phone that i know off. I would need a wifi to use to make calls and texts over Google voice
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Goodbye Note II

Selling my note 2 and buying a S4 tomorrow ill see some of you who are impatient like me on the s4 forum :laugh:

haldi15 said:
impatient like me
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impatient for 4.2.2?

HKSpeed said:
impatient for 4.2.2?
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for all the features
also the smaller overall phone, this phone is huge

haldi15 said:
for all the features
also the smaller overall phone, this phone is huge
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Have fun. I will get the next Nexus. Features mean nothing to me benefits do. There is a difference
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I will only get rid of my note for the gn3 or htc one
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sleepy8686 said:
I will only get rid of my note for the gn3 or htc one
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Same here, except the non-removable battery is a hard pill to swallow. I like HTC phones.
sent from someone who's NOT using an iPhone.

sleepy8686 said:
I will only get rid of my note for the gn3 or htc one
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HTC one is 4mp camera :S why not 8
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mezo91 said:
HTC one is 4mp camera :S why not 8
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It's 4 UP (ultra pixel) not mp
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RonnieRuff said:
Have fun. I will get the next Nexus. Features mean nothing to me benefits do. There is a difference
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You got that right Ronnie... I'm actually VERY interested in the next one..
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mysticfrog said:
You got that right Ronnie... I'm actually VERY interested in the next one..
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What if its just a refresh of the 4 with lte and a slightly bigger battery? If that's the case I wouldn't bother personally. But if its a brand spanking new n5 with klp that's what I would buy next.
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RonnieRuff said:
Have fun. I will get the next Nexus. Features mean nothing to me benefits do. There is a difference
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If a feature is useful than its beneficial, and what is useful to some is bloat for other. The snote app is preventing me from aosp roms, where as for you the spen is a good qtip lol
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vseslija said:
What if its just a refresh of the 4 with lte and a slightly bigger battery? If that's the case I wouldn't bother personally. But if its a brand spanking new n5 with klp that's what I would buy next.
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Key Lime Pie baby!
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Waiting for the note 3 before I decide on anything.
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Are you crazy? The s4 has lower quality audio when making phone calls.

Still liking my Note 2. No need to get an S4. Sooner or later the update will drop and I can wait. My next phone will more than likely be the Note 3 but I'll see what comes out by then.
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HowDoIVoIP said:
Are you crazy? The s4 has lower quality audio when making phone calls.
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i dont use my phone to make too many phone calls plus im only paying $25 to upgrade to the S4 :+)

HowDoIVoIP said:
Are you crazy? The s4 has lower quality audio when making phone calls.
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Hey... Guy made a decision . Everyone is different. Be happy!
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i would move onto a S4 if I could get a great deal and sell my Note 2 for a good price. The slightly smaller size and higher res display appeals to me. I never use the stylus on my Note2 anyway. When the Note3 comes out in 4-5 months, I think S4 owners are going to feel jipped. The Note3 will probably have the octo-core processor, which means it'll have more features. My wife's S3 didn't get multi-window until May 2013 (Note2 got it December 2012). The US S3 (T-Mobile) still doesn't have pop-up browser. Of course you can get all that stuff if you flash custom ROMs, but not everyone is into that.

HKSpeed said:
i would move onto a S4 if I could get a great deal and sell my Note 2 for a good price. The slightly smaller size and higher res display appeals to me. I never use the stylus on my Note2 anyway. When the Note3 comes out in 4-5 months, I think S4 owners are going to feel jipped. The Note3 will probably have the octo-core processor, which means it'll have more features. My wife's S3 didn't get multi-window until May 2013 (Note2 got it December 2012). The US S3 (T-Mobile) still doesn't have pop-up browser. Of course you can get all that stuff if you flash custom ROMs, but not everyone is into that.
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I'm curious how the octacore will equal more features? Granted, the note 3 probably will have more features than the s4 since it will launch after it, but I doubt that will have anything to do with the processor. Most benchmarks have shown the snapdragon quad core to be equal to or better than the octa in performance and battery life.
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You're right but who knows what's around the corner. Imagine the features Google is cooking up for Key Lime Pie that might take advantage of more cores. I'm sure Samsung must have ideas in development. Friends with software engineering and computer science backgrounds tell me (in reference to general computing) hardware is the limiting factor rather than software.
I'm sure everyone has seen this video on the abilities of the Note 2. I expect an octo-core Note 3 to do much more.