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Who made this jump? What do you and what don't you miss by upgrading to the One X?
The reason why I ask is that I got the One X on release day. I had a bunch of problems with it, as most have, that I couldn't deal with considering how much I spent on the phone (£500.) Resulting in me sending my phone back. For those who are interested, the problems that I couldn't stand are the dodgy power button (sometimes screen turned back on when locked) and the bottom of my screen had a yellow tint.
I am now waiting on a refund from Amazon. What I plan on doing next is popping into Carphone Warehouse and try to have a look at a phone before I purchase it to try and get a good one.
If that fails, I think I might go for the Galaxy Nexus. Although I'll take in any advice anyone has to offer about a new phone.
Cheers guys.
Had a Nexus for 6 months. I dont miss anything from the Nexus now that i have a One X. Im curious to try an AOSP rom, but thats about it. Sense 4 actually has some nice details.
This phone is on a different level from the Nexus.
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Had a Nexus for 6 months. I dont miss anything from the Nexus now that i have a One X. Im curious to try an AOSP rom, but thats about it. Sense 4 actually has some nice details.
This phone is on a different level from the Nexus.
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Thanks for the input. How does the screen compare? That is my biggest worry. I have a Nexus One currently and I have the pentile display. Especially after using and seeing the One X's extremely tasty screen. Ugh, why did HTC have to let us down?
I've got both at the moment and I'm switching between the two. The screen on the one x is definitely better but the GN screen is still one of the best out there. You really don't experience any of the drawbacks that a pentile screen is supposed to have.
In terms of performance, my GN running BAMF rom /Franco kernel is smoother and at least as quick as the one x in everyday use. Aside from the volume bug at launch, I've not had any software or build issues with the GN.
Having said that, the build quality of my one x is great (white version from CPW) and I have only had the odd very small screen glitch, which I suspect is a software issue.
The real unknown for me is how much headroom in performance there is with the one x. You'd like to think there was plenty, particularly once we start seeing some stock roms and hopefully a kernel from Franco.
Which one would I pick? Probably the HOX, but I'm going to hang on to both devices for now and decide which one I'm going to offload once the HOX dev has progressed further.
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I've got both at the moment and I'm switching between the two. The screen on the one x is definitely better but the GN screen is still one of the best out there. You really don't experience any of the drawbacks that a pentile screen is supposed to have.
In terms of performance, my GN running BAMF rom /Franco kernel is smoother and at least as quick as the one x in everyday use. Aside from the volume bug at launch, I've not had any software or build issues with the GN.
Having said that, the build quality of my one x is great (white version from CPW) and I have only had the odd very small screen glitch, which I suspect is a software issue.
The real unknown for me is how much headroom in performance there is with the one x. You'd like to think there was plenty, particularly once we start seeing some stock roms and hopefully a kernel from Franco.
Which one would I pick? Probably the HOX, but I'm going to hang on to both devices for now and decide which one I'm going to offload once the HOX dev has progressed further.
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Thanks. How is browser performance between the two?
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Thanks. How is browser performance between the two?
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In terms of speed, I have found it impossible to seperate them. I've compared them side by side, using chrome and the htc/stock browser.
One issue with the HOX is that the HTC stock browser will always try to reflow the text, which gives a bad browser experience if you are zooming in on say a page overview. It will just snap to a particular column of text. For this reason I prefer the stock ICS browser on the GN, although I actually use chrome on both devices anyway.
The screen on the hox does give it the edge when using chrome.
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im lucky enough to have a gnexus aswell i would say the gnex is just as fast romd and kernal'd but when the hox has same offerings itl be in a different league. Screen wise its obviously the Hox but i thing the gnex screen is also top quality. Browser experience iff both used opera etc the Hox is faster without a doubt. That aside what one to get iff your going to be tied to contract gor 2 years get Hox iff not why not get gnex and sell it when the Hox sorts itself out.
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I had the Galaxy Nexus and now I have the HTC One X.
I made the move and I ditched the Galaxy Nexus to a side and kept the One X by my side at all times.
Other than the fact that my gnex's screen had a flickering spot, I didn't really like doing much on it for some reason. I used it for about 2 months and I gave up on it. It was actually very fast, I liked it a lot, but then it was very unstable for me, certain apps kept crashing on 4.0.4 and it was a drag.
I switched to the HTC One X just a few days ago and it was much stabler and faster than my nexus. It's probably just me, but then I preferred it over the nexus because of the screen size and the capabilities this phone can handle.
Hi,
Just picked up the HOX yesterday. Main reason for me is I dont like the omoled screen, though it is nice it wasn't for me. Had the g nexus for 4 months.
Not had any battery issues with my usage and the power button feels like my htc hd7 did and to a degree my original nexus one which is still in use by my girl.
As for browser I installed chrome.
So far pleased with the phone
Barry
I'm a click away from buying this phone.
Anyone come from the Note? The One X worth it.
I have both since last week.
Note has bigger screen, which is better for e-reading, browsing, games.
One X fits better to the hand ('cause it's smaller); is faster in some very specific tasks (like indexing a stardict DICT to Fora dictionary), but overall in normal games and browsing, it's the same as Note; handle 1080p videos better than Note.
My One X has a yellowish screen, so take this thread I created yesterday with a grain of sault, since many One X's have normal white screens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606636
myself11 said:
I have both since last week.
Note has bigger screen, which is better for e-reading, browsing, games.
One X fits better to the hand ('cause it's smaller); is faster in some very specific tasks (like indexing a stardict DICT to Fora dictionary), but overall in normal games and browsing, it's the same as Note; handle 1080p videos better than Note.
My One X has a yellowish screen, so take this thread I created yesterday with a grain of sault, since many One X's have normal white screens.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606636
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Thanks mate, sounds like I'm sticking to my Note then. Its only the size now and again that bothers me with the Note. Very tempted to buy the One X but the GSIII is around the corner but still fancy the One X :-/
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Thanks mate, sounds like I'm sticking to my Note then. Its only the size now and again that bothers me with the Note. Very tempted to buy the One X but the GSIII is around the corner but still fancy the One X :-/
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stick with the note mate and then just sell that and go for the galaxy s3..one x is a gorgeous phone, beautiful screen and all round one hell of a beast of a phone. but my first android phone was the s2. for me was easier to root and basically i could do anything i wanted with my eyes shut..so far with the HOX is like running a marathon...probs would get easier when there is a one click root procedure but for now to many problems and hassles with warranty if you unlock and etc..
anyways wait till the s3 comes out and then compare and go for the one you want...i know which one i would be looking at though
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stick with the note mate and then just sell that and go for the galaxy s3..one x is a gorgeous phone, beautiful screen and all round one hell of a beast of a phone. but my first android phone was the s2. for me was easier to root and basically i could do anything i wanted with my eyes shut..so far with the HOX is like running a marathon...probs would get easier when there is a one click root procedure but for now to many problems and hassles with warranty if you unlock and etc..
anyways wait till the s3 comes out and then compare and go for the one you want...i know which one i would be looking at though
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Sound advice. Thanks guys.
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Sound advice. Thanks guys.
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I've had the one x since release and about 2 days later my wife got a galaxy note. To be perfectly honest, in the current state of both devices (both latest available releases) I can't find anything remotely better about the one x over the note. In fact I am quite embarrased to show my device to my wife after the build up I gave to her about it.
The only possible reason that I can think of for you to chose the one x right now is if all your trowsers have small pockets.
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I've had the one x since release and about 2 days later my wife got a galaxy note. To be perfectly honest, in the current state of both devices (both latest available releases) I can't find anything remotely better about the one x over the note. In fact I am quite embarrased to show my device to my wife after the build up I gave to her about it.
The only possible reason that I can think of for you to chose the one x right now is if all your trowsers have small pockets.
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Sell up and get the Note lol
Had the note which I was very happy with and now own the one x. I do prefer the one x over the note even with the issues because it suits my needs better. Also I hate tw and plastic feel to note. Personally if i were you i would wait for gs3 and then make a decision.
So I
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Sell up and get the Note lol
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I'll swap with you!!
Second thoughts....I can't admit that my wife has a better device than me. I'll just have to pretend for the time being and hope things improve.
As others have said, stick with the Note and wait to see what the SGS3 has to offer, or for HTC to iron out all the software/build issues the One X has right now.
Yeah will stick to the Note. I'm running Stunner rom anyways so its near enough stock android. I'll check the Galaxy S3 and see if that's worth jumping ship.
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Gave my note to my son but am contemplating switching with him. Great device but the battery life simply is pathetic. Hopefully an update will solve the battery life issue but if it doesn't am going back to the note with the bigger screen and decent battery life.
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Get the HOX best phone I've had, no problems at all, had several android phones and tablets and this just obliterated all of them.
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Stick with the Note
recklesslife,
Stick with the Note and wait for the SGIII. Your a Samsung user and use to the TW. Further, its in the heads of the general public that Android's best phone is from Samsung (SGII). Therefore, the anticipation for the SGIII to best all smartphones including the IPhone is given. Even though HTC fans won't like it. The marketing Samsung has put into the SG line is great all over the world. HTC needs a more complete package in terms of marketing and reliability of their phones.
Most of you say keep the Note. So I guess that's what I'll do. Was tempted to buy the One X. Can't knock the note really so don't know why I want to get a different phone. One X does look nice..
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I owned a Note but as of about 5 mins ago I don't have it anymore but I would say go with the One X. I find the One X is far superior to the Note in every area except for pure screen size. For me I would rather have a better screen than a bigger screen. Oh and touchwiz isn't as heavy as sense nor as buggy as sense 4.0
Hate Touchwiz and hate phones with an overly plasticy finish. Why I ended up switching from a GSII to a Sensation.
I you plan to root though, doesn't really make much difference what phone you go for.
I was considering the G-Note also. I wanted something with a larger screen coming from a SGS2. My first choice was actually the Eluga Power. It has a much more modern processor, runs ICS out of the box, and has a smaller form factor than the G-Note. Unfortunately (for me), it only supports EU HSPA bands. But at the end of the day the G-Note really is older tech and just a gigantic SGS2 with S-Pen.
Here's a dimensions comparison:
Samsung Galaxy Note - 146.9x83x9.7mm, 178g
Panasonic Eluga Power - 136x70x9.6mm, 133g
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/1328692/samsung_galaxy_note_vs_panasonic_eluga_power.html
No offence to G-Note fans, but they look ridiculous when you hold them to your ear and you can't constantly wear a BT headset to avoid having to use it that way. I also have a 3G tablet so decided that 4.7ish" (HOX, GN, SGS3) was just more practical. Also, Samsung's release of ICS for the SGS2 has been a cluster so I can't imagine the G-Note's being any better.
Just some food for thought…
BarryH_GEG said:
I was considering the G-Note also. I wanted something with a larger screen coming from a SGS2. My first choice was actually the Eluga Power. It has a much more modern processor, runs ICS out of the box, and has a smaller form factor than the G-Note. Unfortunately (for me), it only supports EU HSPA bands. But at the end of the day the G-Note really is older tech and just a gigantic SGS2 with S-Pen.
Here's a dimensions comparison:
Samsung Galaxy Note - 146.9x83x9.7mm, 178g
Panasonic Eluga Power - 136x70x9.6mm, 133g
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/1328692/samsung_galaxy_note_vs_panasonic_eluga_power.html
No offence to G-Note fans, but they look ridiculous when you hold them to your ear and you can't constantly wear a BT headset to avoid having to use it that way. I also have a 3G tablet so decided that 4.7ish" (HOX, GN, SGS3) was just more practical. Also, Samsung's release of ICS for the SGS2 has been a cluster so I can't imagine the G-Note's being any better.
Just some food for thought…
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Note was launched on Oct. Obviously it will be outdated in terms of specs. Were you expecting otherwise?
GN is even more outdated. HOX can't even better iP4s in terms of GPU (forget about new iPad). We have no clue SGS3 -- is it called SGS3 or something else??
Which company have been any better in terms of ICS update? How many HTC/Moto/SE phones have been updated? Most people here don't prefer OEM skins anyway. So if someone is going to root and ROM, why bother about OEM release? You are not going to use it anyway. I can understand for the general mass, but for most people in the XDA, I don't think it's a valid argument.
I would say stick to what you think is best for you. No point in forcing my views and preferences. I have seen people happier with their dumb phones compared to other guys with expensive smart phones.
You need to tell us what experiences you want from a mobile before we can advise one way or the other. I have both so can give you a realistic idea about how each stack up in the areas of importance for your use.
I'm going to be writing a review for the One X for the Telecom Tech blog, and will compare it a lot to the Note, which I already reviewed at my site here (the most comprehensive review on the internet at 17,000 words, well worth reading and a good backdrop to the incoming One X review).
So I know im ought to get some bias asking this question on here but I am wondering whether I should get the Galaxy Nexus or HTC One X.
The HTC One X obviously has the better hardware (screen, processor, BT 4.0, battery, etc) but the thing the Galaxy Nexus has is the stock Android experience and priority OS updates. But im guessing that the HTC One X will have unofficial ports of stock Android.
So I guess the question is, should I go for the Galaxy Nexus that is Google and will get stock Android that is customized for it or should I get the HTC One X that has better hardward but will have to get unofficial ports of Android to it.
Edit: Accidentally posted this in general. Can mods please help me move this into QA. Sorry
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801
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That thread is about specs. If I was looking for specs then I would've gotten the HTC One X already.
I'd go for the Nexus if you can get past the pentile display. I'm a very picky person, and while I do notice it from time to time I can definitely live with it. I'm not too sure why anyone needs a quad core phone to e-mail or text someone. I do like to game, but most don't work well on touch screens, so the high end games that actually tax the thing I don't really enjoy playing. Give me Block Breaker HD over any of the high end titles anyday.
My main reason for going with the Nexus is timely updates and lots of customization. I mean, I'm using Jellybean and it's not even released yet. Coming from HTC and Sony this is definitely a nice change.
Well, if you go for a Nexus you might have to get it used if you don't order soon considering the current ban... which might make your decision a bit easier.
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Well, if you go for a Nexus you might have to get it used if you don't order soon considering the current ban... which might make your decision a bit easier.
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op is in canada
www.androidcentral.com
www.phonedog.com
www.gsmarena.com
Just few of the websites with professionally done reviews. You should read their reviews and make your decision since everyone has different tastes.
Oh and here's the obligatory "this question has been asked 10239487 times already" comment.
For everlasting support, go Nexus, anything else, go One X.
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I have the One X now, have had the Gnex before and, am getting it again from the play store.
The One X is a very nice phone design-wise. I like the design better than the Gnex. It has HTC sense which is not that bad this time and runs very well with ICS, this is one of the reasons I got it. The One X doesn't have the software buttons like the Gnex so your getting all the use of the 4.8 inch screen, making it seem bigger. You can't remove the battery but from my experience, the battery will last all day once you charge and discharge it a few times. The One X has LTE and can fall back on HSPA+ (the faster version).
The Gnex is a pure Google phone and with Jellybean running on it that makes the choice easy for me. I'm a fan of pure Google. The Gnex is also nice design-wise with it's black screen with no logos on the front and, slim curved shape. From the videos I've watched, the Gnex running 4.1 (jellybean) runs just as good, if not better than the One X. The Gnex only has HSPA + and it seems like the slower version form my experience.
Overall I like the Gnex but, it just depends what you looking for. You can't go wrong with either. When I get mine I'll be able to really compare them side by
side. In my opinion, what ruins the carrier phones is how they put the skins on them without giving people a choice to run pure Google. A One X or S3 running pure Android 4.1 would be super phones.
HTC One X vs Galaxy Nexus
Jelly Bean
Took my Jellied out Nexus to the store the other day.
Honestly thought my Nexus was faster than the AT&T One X.
I had both (AT&T One X BTW). And although the HOX has better hardware no doubt, I like the GNEX better overall and heres why
*Its a Nexus... Updates galore!!!
*On screen buttons are more attractive to me (beats the lazy menu button the HOX uses on un-updated apps)
*Jellybean..... OMFG Jellybean!!!! I used to hate that the GNEX had a weak-ish processor but project butter made me shove my tounge down my throat. It is smoother than the HOX with ICS overall and its gonna take a while till an official update for HTC, when they smear Sense all over it. I am more than pleased with the performance
*No S-ON/S-OFF woes like HTC phones
* $10 unlimited data :-D
What i miss from the One X. The camera quality, the smooth curved feel of the screen when you glide your finger to the edge, the soft touch texture of the body, LTE speeds
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Get the Nexus. Fastboot oem unlock FTW.
I bought a HTC ONE X and used if for 14 days before selling it for a Galaxy Nexus. While the HOX was a beautiful looking phone and had a better screen and faster processor I just couldn't adjust to sense ui after coming from stock android on my nexus s previously. Apart from this the set i had was suffering from overheating issues...don't know if its with all quad core processors but that phone really cant handle the hot weather here in Pakistan (46 Degrees Celcius today) and was more often than not running at 50 to 56 degrees with wifi on or when charging. This overheating was also causing weird screen issues which i researched and found was common in the HOX. Overall I dont regret getting rid of the one x and getting a galaxy nexus
I liked the One X, I had three of them. All had different hardware faults. The battery drained too fast for my liking as well. Amazing idle time, soon as you use it... drains like crazy. Even worse than the Nexus does, if you can believe such a thing.
New Nexus is a seemingly perfect phone. The Note would have been if it didn't have Touchwizz on it.
I had a htc one x but also had loads of issues with quality control. This only seems to affect the quad core one x so I think you will be fine if you get the XL. I prefer sense to stock myself . But jellybean on the nexus looks amazing and I'm getting mine this week
one x
I have them both, and love them
To be perfectly honest, you're a fool if you get a non-Nexus Android phone.
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Am I really the only one who thinks the One X is Fugly?! The One S is far better easier on my eyes. I have two friends who own both versions and it's just an ugly ass device and lags stupid. The Nexus is so gorgeous. Get it. Who the hell really needs a quad core anyways..?! Unless MAYBE if you're running it on a tablet..
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There is already a thread for comparing devices to the Galaxy Nexus here:
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Please continue your discussion there
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FNM
well i just switched to t-mobile maybe a week or two ago and got the S5 because it was what they had in store and i just came from a S4 from verizon and thought it couldn't hurt to stay loyal to samsung.
Well i been watching a lot of videos of the M8 and it seems i am starting to take a liking to it but for some reason i feel like i am downgrading (maybe because the S5 is just a tad newer)
How is the rooting on this device and does this phone have CWM yet? i like to flash roms and i already have my S5 rooted and CWM already and is the bootloader on this phone unlocked? i have never used a HTC device before and i have always stuck with Samsung smart phones.
how is the battery life on this phone? and has anyone else exhanged there S5 for a M8?
also another thing that is wanting me to switch is that cool dot case that makes it seem like a old school 8 bit deal.
Can't comment on the s5 but I have had the s3, s4, and the note 3 but my most recent phone before my switch was the nexus 5. I'm sort of bias because I HATE touchwiz. Every Samsung I have had that was the first thing I got rid of. HTC has come along way and I'm not sure if you can actually say the s5 is newer since I'm pretty sure they were released the same day.
Anyways CWM and TWRP are both available just depends on your build date if you can complete the process to getting it. But I'm sure that will be rectified soon enough.
That all being said I love my M8 I'm going on day 3 now and not looking back. But I honestly never even had the s5 as a thought in my mind because I've owned plenty of Samsung devices including the gear and don't think I will be returning anytime soon.
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The M8 is quite a phone. I still have a rooted S4 with an AOSP ROM installed since I hate Touchwiz as well. I'm thinking of switching too because I love the aluminum build, BoomSound speakers, and Sense is very good and fluid unlike many other Android skins; not to mention it adds some functionality with the useful gestures. Only thing I can gripe about the M8 is the camera being such a low mega(ultra)pixel count, and the power button being on top. Good thing the gestures allow you to wake the device without having to use power button. I say switch if you don't take many pictures with the rear facing camera. According to some reviewers like Android Authority and PocketNow, the battery on this is really good despite it having a smaller battery.
I did. Got s5 first, used for a day. Wasn't impressed, even bored would say. Sent it back and got M8 instead, very pleased so far. Even camera is not as bad as I thought it would be
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I like you was a loyal Samsung guy, but I decided to go HTC and I love it. It's a beautiful device.
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If you can tolerate the touch wiz lag and stuttering, then you will be fine with S5. If you want buttery smooth perf then get the M8. I have the unlocked version of M8 and got the T-Mobile S5 on launch day. Just returned the S5 back yesterday because I can't tolerate lag and stutter on such powerful hardware. It's really a shame, S5 has such an awesome screen and camera but Samsung ****ed up again in software. You will not notice it immediately but after 2 or 3 days the software starts bogging the device down.
On the M8, have been using for almost 20 days and it runs buttery smooth still.
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I did the exact same thing as you and have no regrets at all. The m8 is hands down the more polished phone and already has some really great roms over in the regular m8 forums that are compatible with the T-mobile version. Do it!
Had a Galaxy 1 & 3 and I was a big fan. I found the 5 to be pretty boring. That doesn't mean it isn't a quality phone, there just isn't any distinction between itself and it's predecessors.
My last HTC was the G1 so I thought I would switch it up and I am glad I did.
I have been a loyal Sammy customer since the vibrant days. Last year in Jan I bought a Nexus device and it was nice. Again I went back to Sammy, until the LG G2. What an amazing device, smooth UI and it was different. Then HTC One M8 came out and decided to give in and give HTC again after the HTC Sensation. WOW. HTC got it right, the build quality and the way the device actually feels in your hands is just awesome. I have experienced 0 lag in the last few days I have owned the device. In love with it so much so, next week jumping the wife's S4 to the M8.
Make the jump you will definitely will not be disappointed.
Just my 2 cents.
Oh yea the one thing I loved about the G2 is the knock off feature. With being able to wake the M8 via knock, I installed Nova Prime and downloaded screen off and now I have full knock off and on.
I have the M8 and love it, Coming from S3/S4/Note 3 my biggest issue was Touchwiz and the sometimes buggy software like Watch on. SInce you root and do customs ROMS I would say just stick with S5.
My wife is making the switch today. There are a few reasons outside of the fact hers was defective.
Speaker - the whole back of the phone rattles while the speaker is playing. Its so bad it can be felt outside a case. Not to mention its just horrible.
The build leaves a lot to be desired. It looks and feels real cheap. The software is buggy and has a lot of slowdowns, its preloaded with tons of useless stuff and the camera, while good has its downsides.
She had the M7 and loved it except for the purple flare issue and the battery life. They fixed both of those on the M8.
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I had s2 s4 and note 3 , now I am a happy owner of m8. Galaxies are good phones but this m8 is at another level.... The speakers sound, the camera, and the build quality I like it better.
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I'm coming from Samsung, note 3...I've had a galaxy, galaxy 2, galaxy 4, note, note 2, note 3. Get the m8 you will not be disappointed. Sense 6 is so much better than touchwiz. I usually put nova launcher on my Samsung's but never had to on the m7 or m8. Just my opinion.
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I did the exact same thing as you and have no regrets at all. The m8 is hands down the more polished phone and already has some really great roms over in the regular m8 forums that are compatible with the T-mobile version. Do it!
I gotta agree with everybody else. The last Sammy I had was the note 2 and I hated TouchWiz. I feel like Samsung tries to cram as much gimmicky software crap into their phones with ends up just being a cluttered mess. The S5 may have a slightly better camera but the M8 kicks its ass in every other category besides battery capacity. And trust me the camera is not that bad. It can still take some nice shots. The M8 is such a beautiful phone and def got it right in terms of design. The Galaxy line seems to be the same phone with hardware bumps. Seriously play with a S4 and S5 side by side, besides the slight design change its hard to tell them apart...
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TL;DR Watch This > M8 vs S5 performance
As someone that comes from the S2, S3, Note 2, Note 3 Devices. I can tell you that one of the things that finally put me over the edge was how buggy Touchwiz got in the end (with Note 3).
I could never have looked at the M8 as a downgrade from even the S5. I did not own the S5, however you have to consider more than just specs. My biggest worry was picture quality. I have the phone and don't worry about it because it takes as good a picture as I would like. I use the camera more than anything and am really picky so this was surprising.
The battery is great (comparable to my Note 3 which was bigger battery), the build is unrivaled, the sound (if you love music, the aux and speakers are unmatched) is crazy and finally the OS. Touchwiz was starting to get buggier with every iteration. I have seen it with the S5 and there is plenty of evidence.
The M8 simply does not lag. Whatever you throw at it, however fast you are, no matter how fast you text, no matter what you try to do, it doesn't slow down. The Note 3 would hiccup, freeze, and all sorts of stuff.
Also, I had second thoughts in the reverse. I thought should I have gone with the S5? Was it the better phone? This helped put my mind at ease > Opinion about S5 inferior abilities
Get the M8, enjoy it's speed, build and awesome power, forget about brand loyalty. Brands should earn your loyalty, not get it for free or because you are 'used' to them.
I am coming from a s4 to the M8. I also had the S2 and S3. Samsungs software has gotten so bloated. Today is my 2nd full day with my M8. Normally I would be at around 60 percent battery if I am lucky. Today I am still at 82% with medium usage 10 hours off charger. That is with NFC Bluetooth GPS and Wifi on. (I have a pebble.) While I can not a test to the S5 I will say I love the M8 the software is just cleaner and easier to use. I don't get lost in the menu.
I owned the S5 for a week before I went to the M8. The S5 was probably the worst samsung phone I have had and I have used the S2, S3, S4, Note and Note 3. The UI had so much lag and when playing games it would completely freeze up on me, speaker was horrible, ton of useless bloat and the feel was very cheap. I could literally hold the phone at opposite corners and the whole thing would flex with almost no effort. For me Samsung has lost me to HTC unless they decide to come up with better speakers and premium build quality.
Tested the S5 when I was decided to buy the M8 didn't convinced me Camera could be better yes but it's not bad... hearth rate sensor you can have it on HTC also with an app so S5 is just plastic phone with Band Aid look!
Haven gotten the HTC One X then the M7 i thought this year I'd give the galaxy s5 a go. The camera was the biggest selling point for me, plus the waterproofness. After a few days I was super over it. It wasn't anything special, and switching to t-mobile where you end up financing the full price of the phone I wasn't satisfied. And I knew I wouldn't be happy, and it didn't feel worth committing to a device for a price tag of $660. The second I held the M8 I knew I made the right decision. Everything felt way smoother. I prefer the screen, aluminum design, and of course boom sound. Why its not a standard on all handsets is beyond me.
The Moto X+ might temp me though.. I love the idea of always listening. My xbox one has spoiled me. I feel like all electronics should respond to your voice without having to fidget with any buttons. The One+ also looks killer..
For now though I am very happy with my M8. Theres no doubt its the best android option out there at the moment.
Are you going for the M9 or Galaxy S6? Can M9 still beat the odds?
RockySuarez said:
Are you going for the M9 or Galaxy S6? Can M9 still beat the odds?
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M9 all the way
Definitely m9 if it can take good pictures like m8 in low light. I'm really looking forward to see Toshiba 20mp camera. I don't care if m9 is not much different looking than m8 what I care about is the camera performance in low light because I know rest all will be awesome including boom sound,camera interface, sense 7 & build quality
Galaxy s6 ? what is a galaxy s6 ? a smartphone ?
LOL HTC M9 for sure
If this helps I recently traded in my m8 for the note 4 and it was pretty much a bad move on my part. If the touch wiz ui on the S6 is anything like what's on the note 4 you'd be wise to get the HTC. On the other hand, if you like phones that lag with the occasional 5-10 second freeze up then give it a shot.
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M9 because HTC will allow us Unlock the bootloader on any Carrier. :good:
Rtistique said:
M9 because HTC will allow us Unlock the bootloader on any Carrier. :good:
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Lol false. Not Verizon
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Galaxy S6.. I love touchwiz!
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I am going for HTC M9 as I like the look.
gs6 because samsung is the only company innovating, htc bringing the same design as last year, they dont even make their own internal parts
I had one samsung in the past, just one. The Samsung Infuse.
It had pretty colors, yeah.
But it sure was an ugly phone, and they haven't changed that.
Cheap plastic compared to a solid metal feel for the HTC
Cheap recycled TW elements since it was fist released vs the completely new Sense UI.
Thats just two major reasons for me. HTC is always better, and always will be.
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I had one samsung in the past, just one. The Samsung Infuse.
It had pretty colors, yeah.
But it sure was an ugly phone, and they haven't changed that.
Cheap plastic compared to a solid metal feel for the HTC
Cheap recycled TW elements since it was fist released vs the completely new Sense UI.
Thats just two major reasons for me. HTC is always better, and always will be.
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The s6 has a metal frame and glass on both sides. personally I think samsung is really gonna raise the bar this time. The m9 is the m8 with a better camera. Not worth buying if you own the m8.
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The s6 has a metal frame and glass on both sides. personally I think samsung is really gonna raise the bar this time. The m9 is the m8 with a better camera. Not worth buying if you own the m8.
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As much as I hate to say it. I agree whole heartedly. I'm glad Samsung is doing away with plastic.
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Probably the M9 for me but we don't know yet because the announcements have not been done yet. I might take the LG G4 if it all disappoints.
What I want in a device:
On-screen buttons
HD+ screen
32GB+ storage
Micro-sd slot
5 inch+
haldi15 said:
gs6 because samsung is the only company innovating, htc bringing the same design as last year, they dont even make their own internal parts
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Innovation, riiiiiiiiiiiight
have fun with your extremely innovative curved screen which is actually a stupid gimmick, nothing more.
I have been loyal to htc for years. HTC TP, TP2, EVO 4G, EVO 3D, EVO LTE, M7, M8 and I'm sure you can guess what phone next. Anytime I use a samsung phone I can't stand touchwiz, it's truly awful and bloated. What would I do without the big clock widget? I hope it's still there this year.
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I have been loyal to htc for years. HTC TP, TP2, EVO 4G, EVO 3D, EVO LTE, M7, M8 and I'm sure you can guess what phone next. Anytime I use a samsung phone I can't stand touchwiz, it's truly awful and bloated. What would I do without the big clock widget? I hope it's still there this year.
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I'd be putting a Nexus like ROM on either device, and while I REALLY want to buy the M9, the S6 just looks too good to pass up. If I was keeping it stock, I'd probably lean towards the M9.
So, now that we've seen the S6 marketing show - what are most thinking here? Love that HTC has fixed the low quality camera issue, would love to know if the MMS wonkiness is corrected too. I am very intrigued with the Edge screen on the S6 and the 1.9 aperture lens. Thoughts?
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I'd be putting a Nexus like ROM on either device, and while I REALLY want to buy the M9, the S6 just looks too good to pass up. If I was keeping it stock, I'd probably lean towards the M9.
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Good luck getting AOSP roms on Exynos processors. Cyanogenmod dropped support for the exynos phones because it's not open-source. If you want AOSP roms, get the HTC when you really want HTC or Samsung. You could also wait until LG announces the G4. I hope that will have what I'm looking for..
The Samsung Marketing show was very glitzy compared with HTC, I've pretty much been a fan of HTC from having the Hero, Sensation and M7, however after seeing the M9 the only thing for me was the camera, don't get me wrong the phone looks lovely but IMO the S6 Edge had the 'edge' for me. I can't upgrade until November so by then the two devices will have been well and truly dissected by then to see which is better.