The abundance of Roms and customization on the s5 is really attracting me. Thinking about buying an S5 so I have a toy to play with again. From those of you who have owned an S5, do you think I'll be disappointed going backwards from the note 4?
I have been considering doing the same thing for about a month now. My wife has an s5 and I really like it but I've become so used to the screen real estate of the note series. I've had a note to note 3 and note 4 & I have a note 10.1 2014!
rsb321 said:
I have been considering doing the same thing for about a month now. My wife has an s5 and I really like it but I've become so used to the screen real estate of the note series. I've had a note to note 3 and note 4 & I have a note 10.1 2014!
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That's the biggest thing that is keeping me away from the s5. Do you notice any performance differences with the smaller processor and less ram?
I think the S5 is underestimated and overly criticized. It's really an effective and neat package in a reasonable size. The last S device with MicroSD and removable battery.
Really I think it feels faster than my note 4. COULD BE THAT IT'S ROOTED WITH A CUSTOM ROM!!! And yes I agree it is actually a pretty good for factor all the way around. Might would consider a 128gb s6 though !
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Is it worth upgrading from the S3 to the Note 2 or should I just go with the Rugged S4 or the Note 3?
I just recently got the Note 2 as I got tired of pushed back k dates of the HTC One and really have been happy with my s3.
With that said, the Note is a sterioded out s3 and smoother. Probably due to the bigger processor.
That and add in spen and bigger screen and better battery life, it was a easy decision for me.
S4 looks nice, but still not as big as the Note 2, but has a lot of new features that I am hoping are ported over to our Note.
Note 3 won't be out for a few more months, but sounds amazing. If you can wait that long, then that would be the phone for ya.
I personally can't wait long when I want something, lol!
I may end up paying this one of early and selling it and purchasing the N3 when it comes out.
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what's your opinion?
No one can answer that for you. They serve different purposes. It's not about which one had the larger battery or which one has faster processor. If you talk on your phone a lot I suggest getting the s4. If you really like using a tablet like device but also use the phone occasionally, get the note. I'm not gonna do a specs by specs or features by features comparison. It's simple. The note series is the most advanced phones out there. It has everything the Galaxy S phones will have and does everything bigger and better. Is that what you want?
thx, i guess i got the point now
I must say, ive loved the Galaxy note series and the note 2 was the best phone I've had. However, as much as I've loved the spen, the size really did become bothersome to carry around everywhere. That's why I'm moving to the smaller s4. If you are a professional then the note 2 is still probably a good option for you with its true multitasking capabilities.
Personally I liked the Note 2 and would've gotten one over the S4 if they kept teasing it. I kinda want a note 2, but I like my S4 (with the exception of no console controllers over bluetooth of course, for now).
I went from a Note 2 to the S4 and I must say for me it was worth it (S4) unless you really utilize the s pen, which I didn't. The N2 was getting a little big I must admit and I was missing the phone size phone if you know what I mean.
There are many things I like about the S4 over the N2. Screen touch response for sure has improved to a whole another level. The screen, although there is nothing to complain about the N2, is noticeably a huge bump. The cpu seems a bit snappier; I prefer the exynos anyday... Camera and features on the S4 rule. Best of all, better reception! I have 2 more bars than before at my office. Over all build quality is to my taste too.
If can... Go S4
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I have both and use Google voice so I can use both as needed. I too was getting a little tired of the big phone all the time. I loved it for business trips because of battery life and the tablet like features to browse the web with a large screen.
The fist thing about the S4 that is significantly better is the screen quality. I also like the feel of the S4 in my hand. What I don't like is some of the software differences. I liked the buddy screen on then Note 2 so I can select certain apps to use with head phones or to launch when I put the phone in the cradles The s4 has a better email client but doesn't have text flow in the browser which really stinks.
Again there is no perfect phone. I would like the best software features of the Note 2 and the new features of the S4 in one phone.
I will be completely honest I always get the latest and best phone thats out and I kept looking at youtube videos trying to decide should I get either of these phones. Being the htc one or s4. I wasnt blown away by either phone and I was really suprise and I can honestly say that the note 2 is still the best out and im not saying that just to say it. The one r s4 isnt worth a 2year commitment. The one is better built the s4 feels very cheap the note 2 feels better constructed.
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For me GS4 doesn't feel cheaper than Note2, it feels lighter that is a huuge plus. Lighter not means cheaper, for me.
Also came to GS4 after Note2. GS4 I can say for me the same Note2 but in comfortable size. Feels awesome in hand. Pefrect display size, small margins.
Never used S Pen of Note2.
After watching some of the Video on YouTube of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I am Glad I did'nt sell my Note 2 there is not much of the difference compare to software wish and hardware wise little bit here n there and for some reason I like the shape of Note 2 compare to note 3. It would have been nice if they had made shape like Samsung Galaxy 4 but then again these are my personal thought for the Note 2. If anyone don't have any Note phone and coming from Note 1 to Note 3 there will be a huge huge difference and if they are thinking about buying then they should go for it & One thing I am a big fan of Samsung Personally.
Note 2 users dont "need" to upgrade. But new users of the Note series are going to get blown away. Im excited for them.
Even though there isn't a huge single upgrade for one particular spec of the note 3, it has almost every single component being tweaked to perfection. From gorilla glass 3 to a cpu that is much faster and less strain on the battery. Almost every little aspect of the phone is getting an upgrade, which in my opinion makes the phone with getting. Not to mention 1080p, even though the screen is nearly the same size. Also I can't believe no one is talking about how the loudspeaker is on the bottom bezel and not the back of the phone.
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After watching some of the Video on YouTube of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I am Glad I did'nt sell my Note 2 there is not much of the difference compare to software wish and hardware wise little bit here n there and for some reason I like the shape of Note 2 compare to note 3. It would have been nice if they had made shape like Samsung Galaxy 4 but then again these are my personal thought for the Note 2. If anyone don't have any Note phone and coming from Note 1 to Note 3 there will be a huge huge difference and if they are thinking about buying then they should go for it & One thing I am a big fan of Samsung Personally.
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It is shaped like the S4.
Yea I'm not too impressed either. I'm actually glad because it makes the option of buying the xperia z1 that much easier. I can't wait for the z1 release
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Got an S5. Posted my Note 3 on eBay.
Played with S5 for 2 days. Canceled eBay listing. Returned S5 to store. Returned to Note 3.
Anyone almost defected?
I find the S5 very impressive. An abundant of awesome features.
But in the end, I missed the size of the Note.
Once go big, can't go any smaller
LOL! Is there a different feeling in your hand? What awesome features does S5 have?
A buddy of mine just got a S5, I wasn't very impressed....just...meeh.
Yeah a friend of mine got the S5 coming from a Note 2. The phone is about the same overall size and much smaller screen with larger bezels. I came from the S4 to the Note3 and the S5 would have been a nice jump from the S4 but not the Note 3. The only thing nicer is the isocell shooter. The 801 SoC is 2.5ghz but is 2.3ghz in every other phone. They really are the same chip just the S5's is actually overclocked. The gpu is the same as well just ours is clicked at 550mhz the S5 is at 578mhz. I don't need to buy a new phone to overclock my cpu and gpu. The new features likely will come to the Note 3 as well.
I was originally come on to post good luck with the S5, you may regret it. But it only took to2 days and already switched back lol
http://phandroid.com/2014/04/17/new-galaxy-note-4-design/
http://m.techradar.com/news/phone-a...te-4-and-android-smartwatch-this-year-1242992
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The note 4 looks cool and sexy
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http://phandroid.com/2014/04/17/new-galaxy-note-4-design/
http://m.techradar.com/news/phone-a...te-4-and-android-smartwatch-this-year-1242992
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I dunno about that edge 2 edge screen unless it's somehow unbreakable, a little bezel makes bumper cases much easier and they're the lowest profile, so my favorite...
They are going for on screen buttons?
Lol you do know that the photo is the same exact one that was used to show what the S5 was going to look like back in December. So that was wrong so now they are regurgitating that photo and using it to say that will be the new Note 4.
I can JUMP on May 2nd, and I plan on getting the S5 and keeping it until the Note 4. The size will be weird, but I'm bored with the Note 3, and I want a waterproof phone.
I almost believed that it would look like that. LOL! But it looks good.
The photo is a non issue for me. I linked because what the Samsung exec said..☺☺
BTW. I don't give a £u©k. What the phone looks like it will be my next. ?
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Tm s5
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Got an S5. Posted my Note 3 on eBay.
Played with S5 for 2 days. Canceled eBay listing. Returned S5 to store. Returned to Note 3.
Anyone almost defected?
I find the S5 very impressive. An abundant of awesome features.
But in the end, I missed the size of the Note.
Once go big, can't go any smaller
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I bought the Tmobile S5 full retail, to keep unlimited data. The camera, display, and battery are the best available. Getting 7-8 hours of screen on time is a breath of fresh air!
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I bought the Tmobile S5 full retail, to keep unlimited data. The camera, display, and battery are the best available. Getting 7-8 hours of screen on time is a breath of fresh air!
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I get that on my note 3 with over a day of battery life just fine. Tweak your phone right and it lasts a long time.
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I can JUMP on May 2nd, and I plan on getting the S5 and keeping it until the Note 4. The size will be weird, but I'm bored with the Note 3, and I want a waterproof phone.
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I'm in the same boat as you and this is sort of my plan as well. I'm just torn between the two phones. I'm not sure if I'll miss the size. I guess it's only for a few months until the Note 4 comes out if I do regret it.
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I bought the Tmobile S5 full retail, to keep unlimited data. The camera, display, and battery are the best available. Getting 7-8 hours of screen on time is a breath of fresh air!
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I'm averaging 9 hours of screen time per charge. I've gotten as much as 11 hours and never less then 7 hours of screen time with my Note 3. The S5 is nice but overall I still don't think it's as good as the Note 3. The Note 3's real competition with be the lg g3, the lg g pro 2 or the Note 4. The sd 800 and 801 are the same chip really just the 801 is overclocked and I can overclock the Note 3.
knite75 said:
Got an S5. Posted my Note 3 on eBay.
Played with S5 for 2 days. Canceled eBay listing. Returned S5 to store. Returned to Note 3.
Anyone almost defected?
I find the S5 very impressive. An abundant of awesome features.
But in the end, I missed the size of the Note.
Once go big, can't go any smaller
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Yeah a friend of mine got the S5 coming from a Note 2. The phone is about the same overall size and much smaller screen with larger bezels. I came from the S4 to the Note3 and the S5 would have been a nice jump from the S4 but not the Note 3. The only thing nicer is the isocell shooter. The 801 SoC is 2.5ghz but is 2.3ghz in every other phone. They really are the same chip just the S5's is actually overclocked. The gpu is the same as well just ours is clicked at 550mhz the S5 is at 578mhz. I don't need to buy a new phone to overclock my cpu and gpu. The new features likely will come to the Note 3 as well.
I was originally come on to post good luck with the S5, you may regret it. But it only took to2 days and already switched back lol
There is a thread in the stickies for upgrading phones discussions
Thanks
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Hi everyone. I just wanted to make a thread and see how many people were jumping ship to the newer devices. And why?
Note 4? - Is it really worth the upgrade right now?
Note Edge? - Is the new curved edge display gonna be functional enough being that it is completely new tech?
I'd like this to be a spot where we can debate differences, pros, and cons. Really just looking for other people's input because I'm really torn between the Note 4 and Note Edge.
Also my Note 2 is still in perfect condition, runs great, and does everything I need it to still. So I'm also deciding if I really need to upgrade or not. Decisions, decisions ?????
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot.
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I am making the jump. I think the edge will end up like the Mega forgotten about shortly after its release.
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I am making the jump. I think the edge will end up like the Mega forgotten about shortly after its release.
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Thank you for your input ?
Right now the only selling point for me with the Edge is just that WOW factor when someone does see you have it they'll probably be like "woah what phone is that", because of the edge screen.
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Yea it has the wow factor. But they displayed the phone a year ago when they talked about the galaxy round which never made it to the U.S
I can't help myself...
I want a new phone every year. I know that some need to change even more often, but I get trapped into thinking I "need" the better screen, camera, etc. I love the Note product line. I've had all three. I have to say that the Note II was by far the best upgrade, so far. In fact, to be honest, going from the Note II to the Note 3 had as many downsides as upsides in my opinion. From my personal experience, the camera was not better - it had more features (mostly useless), but the autofocus did not function as well as the Note II. I had more blurry pictures on my Note 3 than ever on my Note II. You start to realize that once you get a good camera, the upgrade to higher MP isn't as important as having a good camera that just works.That was one of the letdowns I had with the Note 3. The other is battery life. First of all, the orignal Note had a horrible battery life and I thought that was just going to be the price of having for an enormous phone with a great screen. but the Note II solved that issue in spades! The upgrade to the Note II was worth it just for the battery life alone. The Note 3 on the other hand was a pretty serious downgrade in battery performance... at least from my experience. Which brings me to the topic of this thread (finally)...
I'm very concerned that the battery life will take a step backwards from the Note 3 to the Note 4. The screen on the Note 4 is unbelievable, but there is a price to pay in the battery. I find it crazy that the battery size was not bumped up to accomodate. I know they stated in their intro that it was something like 7% more battery efficient than the Note 3, but I don't think THEY even believed that, because it was just thrown in at the end. Instead they spent time talking about how they made it faster charging. I don't know about you, but I don't want to plug my phone in during the day, every day; even if it is only for 30 minutes for a quick charge. Battery life is just too important to me, as I learned from the original Note and I don't want to go backwards AGAIN. the Note Edge has an even slightly smaller battery and the extra screen that seems to have an "always-on" feature. I'm even more worried about that one.
Hmmm. Maybe I'll sell my Note 3 and buy a Note II and pretend that is my annual upgrade. HA!
FYI, last weekend, i saw the edge at best buy's on display on friday in san francisco. i went back on monday to see it again and it was removed.
Just setting up my edge right now, coming from n1, n2 and n3. Loved my n2 the best. Just got it a couple hours ago, but it's cool. Was going to get a n4 but they were out of stock.
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I plan on getting the nexus 6 in a few months. I like the shape of it. Dual front facing speakers. Pure stock. I don't use the s-pen often. I have had the original note now the 2. I use straight talk prepaid AT&T Sim so the international 6 will be a perfect fit. And by February I may find one a llittle cheaper. I like the note series but the nexus 6 has the bigger screen and less crap and no TW. And I dont have to root it to have a pure stock android experience. I like the note 4 but I just like the N6 better.