It's the sgs4 that much better to our sgs3. I'd like to hear some opinions?
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Not enough to drop big bucks when you can just upgrade when the s5 rolls around. The s3 is still a beast of a phone with plenty to offer, even more so now with multiwindow, so I would just stick with it. At least that is what I am going to do
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Maybe it would be more suitable posting in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192611
Plus, if you search around xda there are tons of topics on gs3 vs gs4.
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alexdemonumber3 said:
Not enough to drop big bucks when you can just upgrade when the s5 rolls around. The s3 is still a beast of a phone with plenty to offer, even more so now with multiwindow, so I would just stick with it. At least that is what I am going to do
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Everything this guy said. I'm happy with my s3. Plus I just got into the rooting scene a month and half ago.
Yeah, I'll wait for the S5.
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I think it is worth upgrading, at least for me personally, since I had the s3 & my upgrade since Dec.1080HD 5" display, 13mp camera (for family pics), bigger stock battery, 4.2.2 out of the box & more. Besides, the google edition is around the corner so you can always grab that. Or the Note 3 when it comes out.
The point is, there's always something better. The important thing is for you to be happy with your choice.
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You'll love it
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Definately
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No. Going from galaxy s 2 to 3 doesn't justify the price jump.
The phone I use is nice... But soon there is a cool new model...
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elvirag said:
No. Going from galaxy s 2 to 3 doesn't justify the price jump.
The phone I use is nice... But soon there is a cool new model...
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I cane from an s2 and I feel the s3 is a much better phone, if you have extra money def worth it
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I miss my Amaze. That being said... it is taking some time for me to have the S3 feel like an extension of myself. The way my Amaze did. I honestly don't miss this phone when I leave it at home or in the car. Plus the whole issue with not being able to move apps to the external sd (grrrr)!
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Yeah, the question wasn't if it's cooler, it was if it's worth it.
I mean, don't be blind, you add so and so money and you get less than so and so value. That was my intention. To tell the truth.
It is cooler, but it's more breakable, my phone has similar features, bla bla bla.
Don't get all "Appley" on me but with Samsung, it's also wrong to be blinded by one company... Even if it's not Apple...
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Absolutely I think its worth it! I was skeptical because I loved my old htc, but I am so glad I moved up to the GS3.
If it were me looking for a new device, I would check out the Note 2 before making a decision. I think itll be out soon.
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No. Get the I phone. Any version, doesn't matter they all pwn so hard!
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Moved to the S3 from the s2, and I'm loving it, and my sister got my old phone. Wins for both of us.
Best phone I over owned and I have owned just about every one of the heavy hitters.
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YES! Im coming from an S2 that was running Jedi Mind tricks rom, and i loved it, but my S3 was pretty much perfect out the box. havent had a problem yet which is why im not in any rush to root and throw a rom on it yet.
Can't go wrong with this phone!
Apsolutely worth it. The S3 is the best smarty phone I've ever had! I just paid $177. to have my screen repaired after I dropped and cracked it. I love this device. Love it.
Did I mention how much I love it?
Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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Same boat as you love the phone it is worth it
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Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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+1. Got the S3 and slapped ParanoidAndroid on it with faux's Ultimate kernel. Hybrid mode on the size of this screen is wonderful. With the dual core S4, and PA with faux's kernel, I can't think of a better phone to have right now.
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Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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Same as you. I haven't made the paraniod jump yet but I will in the near future
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Coming from a stock and ****ty G2x, definitely!
I am on the hacked galaxy note running T-Mobile 4g. Well the size is starting to really bug me. Its just to damn big. Besides screen size, is it worth switching to straight talk (done with contracts for a while) and use the galaxy s3? Thank anyone who can help me.
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I made the switch from the GT-N7000 to the US S3. And I never looked back. I can't get over how useful it is having 2Gb of ram. I would chose this over quad core any day.
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Well I've heard a lot of speculation and I wanted another users opinion and a honest one. The phone seems so damn slow and I got a s3 with a mildly cracked screen for $100. IMHO I couldn't pass that one up. Figured sell the note for $300 and pay $175 to repair the screen. Still got pocket change afterwards. Does seem hella fast compared to the note
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I had both notes (i717 and n7000). The american note was slow. The international was a lot better. But. With the emmc brick bug, I was getting sick of ****ting my pants every time I wiped the phone. With much caution it is a great phone. The S3 though is that much better.
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Yeah the phone running on jellybean seems so damn slow. And I'm guessing the extra gig of ram helps a lot as well as the s4 CPU. I didn't think the galaxy s3 was really anything.
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2Gb of ram is a godsend. You won't regret the switch, trust me.
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And straight talk be a good choice of service? Have any opinions/comments on that matter?
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First impressions are that people are disappointed as its laggy because of so much bloat. Also cant be unlocked. I was seriously considering the s4. Now I'm not so sure.
I also looked at the One but it seems too small to me.
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First impressions are that people are disappointed as its laggy because of so much bloat. Also cant be unlocked. I was seriously considering the s4. Now I'm not so sure.
I also looked at the One but it seems too small to me.
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Samsung rep stopped by my sprint store today and demod the s4...i experienced no lag, even throwing heavy tasks at it, and found no more bloatware than the note 2. there are certainly a few new additions like the s health and what not...but how can a few extra apps ever weigh down on a quad core + 2 gb of ram...those comments are bogus the s4 is as amazing as the note 2, minus the extra inch and the pen
I have been reading the same comments actually. I think the reaction is expected because everyone who is getting it is expecting it to be twice as good if not more than everything else out there. Expectations are just to high for that phone..
With that being said, I still might get it. I am just going to wait a few weeks to see what people are saying about it then. When people start to come back to reality.
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I hope someone manages to cook a ROM based on the s4 for the Note 2!
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We have a sticky for off topic/other device discussions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187272
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Ok so I have Epic 4G Touch. I can upgrade to the S4 right now or should I wait for something better maybe S5. My S2 is still rocking and rolling many many many thanks to all the Developers here.
Thanks Epitaph
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Epitaph570 said:
Ok so I have Epic 4G Touch. I can upgrade to the S4 right now or should I wait for something better maybe S5. My S2 is still rocking and rolling many many many thanks to all the Developers here.
Thanks Epitaph
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Wait. Everything points to s5 being something different. S4 kinda like s3 in design. Plus see what new phone google comes out with.
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I think I'll wait for the S4 Mini. The screen is just a bit too large for me.
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If your problem is only with large screen then go for it! Because when I bought my S3, my first thought in mind after unboxing was "seriously, why did I even buy this huge phone" (saw S3 first time). Now I don't regret having large screen and I love it now. I'm sure you will get used with it also and start loving the 5" 1920x1080p screen.
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If your problem is only with large screen then go for it! Because when I bought my S3, my first thought in mind after unboxing was "seriously, why did I even buy this huge phone" (saw S3 first time). Now I don't regret having large screen and I love it now. I'm sure you will get used with it also and start loving the 5" 1920x1080p screen.
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My co-worker has it, so I have had a chance to play with it already. It's not much bigger than the E4GT, but I want a phone where I can reach across with my thumb without having my palm activating stuffs on the edge of the screen.
The other reason is the E4GT just start working well enough after all these years, so I'll wait for more stable ROMs first
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My co-worker has it, so I have had a chance to play with it already. It's not much bigger than the E4GT, but I want a phone where I can reach across with my thumb without having my palm activating stuffs on the edge of the screen.
The other reason is the E4GT just start working well enough after all these years, so I'll wait for more stable ROMs first
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That's good that you used it already and as you wish.
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My co-worker has it, so I have had a chance to play with it already. It's not much bigger than the E4GT, but I want a phone where I can reach across with my thumb without having my palm activating stuffs on the edge of the screen.
The other reason is the E4GT just start working well enough after all these years, so I'll wait for more stable ROMs first
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More stable? I think the ROMs coming out now fire this device are the most stable ones I have ever used, but I'm coming from the EVO Shift.
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I'm waiting for the SG4 variant called the Active. Milspec, waterproof, etc. Other than that, I want a Note 2 (yeah, the pixel density isn't as high as the SG4 but whatever).
I don't understand people by saying can I buy this or wait
For what I'm waiting special at this time. I wish my contract could upgrade now. S4 and HTC one both phones are best why not to enjoy with this phone on time . instead of waiting unknown phone and date release come on falks wake up
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I would just upgrade. I personally want the HTC One. But I can't upgrade for another year.
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asd87 said:
I would just upgrade. I personally want the HTC One. But I can't upgrade for another year.
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The non-removable battery scares me a bit. What is the solution for when it wears out?
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The non-removable battery scares me a bit. What is the solution for when it wears out?
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I would assume the manufacture warranty would cover it but I'm not sure. Also, it's just my personal preference. I miss HTC and there build quality. The S4 is nice, I would upgrade to it if I wanted another Samsung.
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I would assume the manufacture warranty would cover it but I'm not sure. Also, it's just my personal preference. I miss HTC and there build quality. The S4 is nice, I would upgrade to it if I wanted another Samsung.
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I don't think so. Standard warranties are one year. If it's out of that year, I don't think they'll cover it.
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I don't think so. Standard warranties are one year. If it's out of that year, I don't think they'll cover it.
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If it last you another year, your upgrade is ready and you get a new phone. But who knows. Go with what you feel comfortable with.
Unremovable battery is not big deal
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I am. Launch day
Same here
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Whats the price fellas
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I'm assuming it'll be the same $299 om contract and $649 off contract
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Same here. Full price though.
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I'll get it, if it has SVDO. Like having voice and data at the same time.
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I'm still on the fence.
Assuming the Note 3 will have Sprint's Triband LTE on it, it's definitely on my radar along with the LG G2.
With the LG G2 having a 5.2 inch screen, it's more enticing to me than a humongous 5.7 inch screen of the Note 3.
Also, with TouchWiz on the Note 3, I'm leaning towards the G2.
However, the Note 3 is also more likely to get official CM support, just based on the Note 2's official status and the LG Optimus G not being official.
With official CM support, we get better AOSP kernels, so AOKP, SlimROMs, PA, and PAC-Man roms will be better.
My upgrade is in December, though. It gives me some time to think about it and hopefully see some reviews and other user impressions before choosing one over the other. And hopefully CM will announce official support for the G2, then it makes my life easier.
Me too. You getting the pink one freeza?
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Will get it if it has svdo
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I am, just in time for my upgrades on October and November 2013
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I'll be getting it as well
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Me too. You getting the pink one freeza?
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I was considering it. That creamy pink looks kind of neat lol. Nah I'll probably get a black one. Unless they've figured out how to not let the light bleed on the white version.
I may get a pink flip cover though. Awwww yeaaa!
As much as I'd love to keep SVDO, I don't think qualcomm will enable dual radios in their chipset anymore. :'(
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I'll get it, if it has SVDO. Like having voice and data at the same time.
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freeza said:
I was considering it. That creamy pink looks kind of neat lol. Nah I'll probably get a black one. Unless they've figured out how to not let the light bleed on the white version.
I may get a pink flip cover though. Awwww yeaaa!
As much as I'd love to keep SVDO, I don't think qualcomm will enable dual radios in their chipset anymore. :'(
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Well I mean, there's SVLTE now...but Sprint is nowhere near being able to force their customers to all rely on good LTE coverage
But I doubt that the N3 will have SVDO, probably get bumped up to SVLTE
I'm tempted. Still debating whether to get a Note 3 or wait for the S5. I told myself that I'd never get a phone that big but everyone I know who has a Note 2 loves it.
Didn't like the faux leather back at first but it's starting to grow on me after watching a few hands-on videos. I still need to see and feel it in person though.
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i'm waiting to see what the HTC one maxx looks like if i don't like it Note 3 here i come. I have a upgrade that is burning my pocket
Definitely not me. Lol. I like my phone 5" and under..4.8 is nice, though I could hold a note easily.
Also having my nexus, I do like the nav buttons better akin to a nexus device. I know you can on custom ROMs, but nav and hardware buttons are just silly to me.
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I certainly am that thing is awesome
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