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Right, So I want to buy a smartphone :) With AT&T

Right now, I am living in the US, so I need one that you can get here. It has to be on At&t, with contract (can't afford unlocked).

So I narrowed my choices down to:

HTC one x+
Asus Padfone 2
LG Optimus G
Xperia TL
Iphone 5

So basically, I want you guys to help me decide. I only have $200 spared for this. Also, if you have another that might be better, or at the same level as any of these, please tell me.

Right, let the helping of me BEGIN! ;)

Nexus 4
Xiaomi MI-2

~Home

Lg optimus g looks cool, but I assume you chose these phones because they have similar specs. If not, choose the one with this formula:

(Specs ( x/10))/Price

Chose the one with the highest number.
Then buy the one you actually want :D

I see what you did there ;)
Hmm, nexus 4. But that is missing some thingies. Like LTE :P

The Note 2 or Nexus 4/galaxy s3

Because they're the best android phones out there atm. Big screens, excellent displays, great camera for the s3, the smart pen is interesting and looks like it has useful features, the nexus 4 will have the latest android version and since it's a nexus it will get the latest os updates.

Yea, but the note 2 is 300 :(
Nexus 4 has no LTE, plus it is an s4, but I don't think an S4 pro

Just some advice on blackberrys…don't buy them, they have the worst issue rate in the world -_-

From: Rezozo
Yea, but the note 2 is 300 :(
Nexus 4 has no LTE, plus it is an s4, but I don't think an S4 pro

Get an s3 then if you want 4g badly ;). It's one of the best phones out there atm. Only complaint I would probably have about it is that since it's not a nexus, it wouldn't get the latest versions of android as soon as they come out. It's $199 too if I remember correctly. I'm on Verizon and have a galaxy nexus atm, so I'm just telling you what I would buy if I had my upgrade right now.

I got mine

Because it was the best smartphone I could buy without a data plan :D
being waterproof doesn't hurt either.

Ha! But thats the thing, I feel that the current phones, eat S3 for breakfast :P
Edit:Swweeeeett Piccttuurree

Question:

What do you guys prefer, S4 Pro processor vs Tegra 3 Processor.
If you guys choose S4 Pro, What about S4 Pro with 1.5g vs Tegra 3 with 1.7g

From: BMWxi
I got mine

Because it was the best smartphone I could buy without a data plan :D
being waterproof doesn't hurt either.

So can i text in the shower?

^^^Sharm You just read my mind :garfield:

Also, for some reason, I am leaning toward the HTC one x+ more than the LG Optimus G.
Checking this: http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/1641505/lg_optimus_g_vs_htc_one_x.html

iPhone is winning…

HTC One X+ :P

Yey, 1st for One X+!
Lol, what I find funny, is that Iphone 5 is so popular (reason why its on the poll), but feature wise, it sucks :P
It has a 1.2ghz processor, 1.2Mp front camera and 1440maH battery lol.

nokia the battery life and durability is unmatched

The iPhone 5 sucks compared to all the other great phones out there. Overpriced as well.

I agree Austin! Enslaved, that is true, but I can't handle Symbian phones. The market isn't so great either :P
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Ok guys! To me, I think it is narrowed down to HTC One X+ and LG Optimus G.
Begin!

the samsung smartphones are the way to go imo

Samsung Galaxy 3

Currently comparing that to the above :D

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/391411/20121005/samsung-galaxy-s3-vs-htc-one-x.htm#.UJVzh4avOF8

The Samsung Galaxy SIII looks like a beast, it's what I'm getting, it's the best iPhone yet. ^^

From: TehNeonFishy
The Samsung Galaxy SIII looks like a beast, it's what I'm getting, it's the best iPhone yet. ^^

I Dont have a phone right now but if I get one sometime soon, I'll be getting The Samsung Galaxy SIII instead of the Iphone 5.

REZOZO why isn't there the option for Samsung Galaxy S3? D: It's much better than the iPhone 5 IMO… ( iPhone 4 user here who wishes he could trade it for Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3 )

I would keep it, but I know that it would get the popular vote anyway :p
But, it seems the Note 2 and the HTC One X+ are better than the S3, so I kept those up. The Iphone was just for show imo. I really just wanted to see, mainly, the HTC One X+ vs LG Optimus G vs Other(other phones you guys offered)

:)

Galaxy S3, or a nexus. I have a Galaxy Nexus, works very well.

From: Swifte
REZOZO why isn't there the option for Samsung Galaxy S3? D: It's much better than the iPhone 5 IMO… ( iPhone 4 user here who wishes he could trade it for Samsung Galaxy S2 or S3 )

I wish I could trade my 4/4S for 5. I have a friend who has it and it's actually great, it's not very 'shattering anymore' kinda like nokiaish now. The new features such as the camera are just awesome. You should try it out. ;)

My vote goes for Samsung Galaxy S III.

From: cause
Galaxy S3, or a nexus. I have a Galaxy Nexus, works very well.

Galaxy Nexuses ftw >:]. Almost a year old and not even close to being outdated. ;)

SMART v8.0 ?

I haven't seen the One+ suprisingly, how it better than the S3? >.> I would of thought I would have been pestered with it by phone shops by now. xD

I'm getting one for christmas and I went to the phone shop had a go on the S3, iPhone 5 and some windows phone. The S3 did everything the others did in a better way.

Na, One X+ just released (couple days ago) in the UK and India. Releasing, my guess, November 19th in the USA.

Also, might get the Note 2, if I save up enough :p

From: Rezozo
Na, One X+ just released (couple days ago) in the UK and India. Releasing, my guess, November 19th in the USA.

Also, might get the Note 2, if I save up enough :p

Yeah, personally I don't know which I would get if I could upgrade now, the Note 2 or S3. They're both pretty well rounded phones.

Lol, but the Note 2 is 300 with contract. Can't tell yet whether I can afford it yet.

From: Rezozo
Lol, but the Note 2 is 300 with contract. Can't tell yet whether I can afford it yet.

Start up that goldfarming army and get some gold to sell! Lol jk, but you could if you really wanted to. :shifty:

I guess I could, but I don't really sell money lol. Never even thought of it :p
For now, I just donate the money here and all, or buy cool things on RS :)

From: Rezozo

Lol, what I find funny, is that Iphone 5 is so popular (reason why its on the poll), but feature wise, it sucks :P
It has a 1.2ghz processor, 1.2Mp front camera and 1440maH battery lol.

Ha! These posts always make me laugh. I'd 100% agree that, on paper, the iPhone doesn't look as good as the other phones. I would however also 100% agree to the statement that people don't ever complain about lag or instability on an iPhone. In the real world case, even using inferior hardware, iPhones still outperform the "souped up" Android phones. I go 2 days on one charge from my iPhone, whereas most of my friends with Android phones are always frantically turning off 3G and 4G so their phone batteries don't run out in 8 hours. Also, buddy, the pictures are stunning.

I voted for iPhone and Other. If you don't like iPhone, get the S3. It's a slick phone.

I think I can agree to that :p
But the reason I need an android is for the root access, flash and other great things only available on Android.
I know you could JailBreak the Iphone, but install a good number of things, and it does in fact, begin to lag.

Also why I need a 1.5ghz+ processor with at least 1gb ram :p

From: Rezozo
I think I can agree to that :p
But the reason I need an android is for the root access, flash and other great things only available on Android.
I know you could JailBreak the Iphone, but install a good number of things, and it does in fact, begin to lag.

Also why I need a 1.5ghz+ processor with at least 1gb ram :p

1. Why do you need to flash your own kernel?
2. Why do you need a 1.5 GHz processor?

I bought the Samsung Galaxy S2 (I9100, not 9100G or T) after weeks of research, and it has to be the best phone, quality-price wise. It runs all my apps smoothly (including pretty demanding 3D Games), and after buying the more powerful battery, it's just perfect.

I flashed CM9 stable on it, which was a piece of cake with the flashing features provided with the phone (didn't even have to use a computer!).

I could have bought the SGS3 but it's overkill for what apps demand nowadays, and far too expensive. So I decided to get the SGS2 as its much cheaper (280€ less) and will probably buy the SGS4 if there is one and the SGS2 starts to feel a bit old (although I doubt that will happen).

Additionally, with the knowledge, you can customize and do just about anything with Android.

Another phone to consider would be the Lumia 920 :).

Oh and my mate bought the iPhone 5 and regrets doing so. He had the iPhone 4 and was one of these so-called Apple fanatics. He was let down by the very little changes and said he'll definately go for Galaxy S or Nexus next time :p.

Galaxy s3, dont get the optimus….its a shitty phone to say the least

^^^This, I can respect! Android <3

From: Bobarkinator
1. Why do you need to flash your own kernel?
2. Why do you need a 1.5 GHz processor?

Well, I meant Adobe Flash ;)
And 1.5ghz processor because it allows you to put a tremendous amount of work on your phone without it having any issues speed wise. The ram comes in to help manage the apps, memory and battery. :)

On another note, like my new Signature and Avatar guys? Courtesy of Wishlah and Laimonas171 respectfully! (They had to be changed slightly by me to fit the reqs, so if they are bad, its my fault :p, good then theirs :))

From: Rezozo
^^^This, I can respect! Android <3



Well, I meant Adobe Flash ;)
And 1.5ghz processor because it allows you to put a tremendous amount of work on your phone without it having any issues speed wise. The ram comes in to help manage the apps, memory and battery. :)

On another note, like my new Signature and Avatar guys? Courtesy of Wishlah and Laimonas171 respectfully! (They had to be changed slightly by me to fit the reqs, so if they are bad, its my fault :p, good then theirs :))

You don't need a 1.5Ghz processor for a smartphone ^^.

Don't need it, but very much want it!
@JP Wordd^^

From: Rezozo
Don't need it, but very much want it!
@JP Wordd^^

There's no point in having it. Phone apps don't take that much processing power. What you're actually doing is wasting more power and causing your battery to go down faster. Also, Adobe has killed flash for mobile…

Android 4.0.4 :)
Plus, HTC one x+ retains flash after 4.1 even.
I need that power! I do a ton of shizz. (You don't wanna know…) :garfield:

I have a roots and flashed s3 and love it! JB FTW

Wordd^^

From: Rezozo
Android 4.0.4 :)
Plus, HTC one x+ retains flash after 4.1 even.
I need that power! I do a ton of shizz. (You don't wanna know…) :garfield:

So you're going to run on ICS just to get flash? This is what is wrong with the Android community. Arguably, Jelly Bean is what made Android as good as iOS. Pretty much everything pre Jelly Bean sucked.

Apparently, you only have the ability to read the first line and then comment…
HTC One X+ still has flash, even after the 4.1 update!

BTW, ICS was still pretty good.

From: Rezozo
Apparently, you only have the ability to read the first line and then comment…
HTC One X+ still has flash, even after the 4.1 update!

BTW, ICS was still pretty good.

I didn't respond to that line because it was basically a straw man argument. I didn't see anywhere in the thread where you had hinted at getting a One X, only the note 2.

That could just be a difference of opinion. I've been using Android since Froyo. Everything up to Jelly Bean was a nice update on the last version but still overall sucked. With Jelly Bean you've got google now, project butter, things that really upped Android in my opinion.

From: Bobarkinator
I didn't respond to that line because it was basically a straw man argument. I didn't see anywhere in the thread where you had hinted at getting a One X, only the note 2.

From: Rezozo
Ok guys! To me, I think it is narrowed down to HTC One X+ and LG Optimus G.
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From: Austin
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Ah, well that is truly my mistake. I apologize. Regardless of the fact that the One X supports flash on 4.1, Adobe has killed flash for mobile meaning it won't get any more updates and it will, probably sooner rather than later, get too outdated to run any flash media.

my brand new iphone 5 will be delivered today. (:
now to wait for the jailbreak…. -____-

Hmm, I expected the JailBreaks to come relatively soon! Cmon GeoHot!! (One of my Idolzzz!)

Rezozo, what carrier are you with?

^^^You are the first to ask that!! :') (Though it is in the OP :p, many ppl suggested ones other than what I can actually get :))

AT&T

Also, I was really thinking again, about the Nexus 4. The only bad parts of it are the lack of storage (8gb or 16gb), the front camera (1.2 or 1.3 I think) and the No LTE.

Other than that, it'll be very cheap (unlocked, its 300 :p), starts out with 4.2 Android, and I think, it has a slightly better camera.

From: Rezozo
^^^You are the first to ask that!! :') (Though it is in the OP :p, many ppl suggested ones other than what I can actually get :))

AT&T

Also, I was really thinking again, about the Nexus 4. The only bad parts of it are the lack of storage (8gb or 16gb), the front camera (1.2 or 1.3 I think) and the No LTE.

Other than that, it'll be very cheap (unlocked, its 300 :p), starts out with 4.2 Android, and I think, it has a slightly better camera.

get the iphone5 bro. I swear to god you'll fall in love. I just opened the fedex box about 2 hours ago. this shit is sooooooooooo <3

Yes yes, don't rub it in! Just that I could never stand apple, its like they don't want you to have full use of your phone, in exchange for a simple interface. Idc for a simple interface or complex. I wanna use mefone! :p

Plus, battery…

AT&T? Nokia Lumia 920. Boom. Done. $99 with 2-year contract, $450 no contract.

Dual Core^^^
Great Camera and Display though!

What's wrong with a dual core? Quad cores eat right through a mobile device's battery. You wouldn't know it from how responsive they are, but every Windows Phone device before now had single core processors, and that is because Windows Phone is very much an optimized, fluid experience. Numbers aren't everything, and a 1.5GHz Snapdragon dual core isn't something to scoff at.

I'm perfectly happy with my chinese-brand cellphone. Only a 1GHz processor and 1GB RAM running Android ICS (rooted). It's quite fast and I've never had any trouble. It cost me around $135 USD with free shipping. Dual sim cards, 8MP camera, GPS, all the good stuff. I wasn't planning on keeping it for long but I see no reason to upgrade to a dual-core processor; this one works great.

(My two cents)

My Motorola defy has 0.8 gz cpu and 0.5gb ram. It's a little slow occasionally and has the tendency to freeze randomly but rarely. It was 30$ around though

Hmm, right now my current phone is the Xperia X10.
I just want the best possible upgrade :p

From: Rezozo
Yes yes, don't rub it in! Just that I could never stand apple, its like they don't want you to have full use of your phone, in exchange for a simple interface. Idc for a simple interface or complex. I wanna use mefone! :p

Plus, battery…

plus battery? battery is fine. lost a few % overnight…
I agree about using your phone. But I'm REALLY confidant that a jailbreak will be released soon. If no jailbreak is released this will be my last iphone. However, no apple device has been able to withstand the nerds that create an amazing jailbreak. Heck, even the classic ipods people were trying to put linux on :P(MICRO distro's)

From: Rezozo
Hmm, right now my current phone is the Xperia X10.
I just want the best possible upgrade :p

Look, you aren't going to find a device with a better display than the Lumia 920's, and a $99 upgrade price is a steal. I am recommending based on prior ownership of an iDevice, Android phone, and now a Windows Phone with the Lumia 900- hands down the best mobile experience.

Hmm, but what about the app market on Windows 8 phones. How is it?
@Football Iphone 5 has only a 1440 mAh battery, compared to the Nexus 4 and HTC one x+ that have 2100 mAh batteries. Only 8 hours of talktime too. Gives an inkling of the gmae time.

From: Rezozo
Hmm, but what about the app market on Windows 8 phones. How is it?
@Football Iphone 5 has only a 1440 mAh battery, compared to the Nexus 4 and HTC one x+ that have 2100 mAh batteries. Only 8 hours of talktime too. Gives an inkling of the gmae time.

You're throwing out all these metrics that are never going to affect you. When have you ever talked for 8 straight hours on 1 battery charge?

Some quick googling gives 10 hours of talk time for both the Nexus 4(purportedly) (based on this article) and the HTC One X+ (based on this article). Some quick math gives us that the Nexus and HTC both use 210mAh per hour of talk time. The iPhone uses only 180 meaning that overall, the iPhone is more power efficient for talking.

^^^Do you really think that? The fact that it has such a small battery power/charge thingy means it lasts less…thats it :p.
8 hours vs 10 hours…Hmm

Also, its not about talking for 8 hours, though I might ;), its about knowing when I would ever have to put the phone in charging, knowing that it would either last me the whole day, or only half a day, and forced to charge twice.

PS: Its not just talking…Its about talking, gaming, regular apps, movies, music etc. They all use a ton of power.

Edit: After 'googling': Nexus 4 has 15.3 hours of talk time, HTC one x+ goes up to even 17.7h.
I don't know where you got your info from…

I have a HTC One X and personally I feel it's a little to large… So I would go for the other and say for you to go towards a Nexus 4, it's a freaking gorgeous phone! :P

From: Rezozo
Hmm, but what about the app market on Windows 8 phones. How is it?
@Football Iphone 5 has only a 1440 mAh battery, compared to the Nexus 4 and HTC one x+ that have 2100 mAh batteries. Only 8 hours of talktime too. Gives an inkling of the gmae time.

App market is fine. >100,000 apps, and there has been an uptick in releases due to the release of Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8. The Windows Phone 8 market has the 46 of the top 50 apps available on any platform, so it's unlikely you will be missing anything. As for batteries, since you seem to really be into meaningless specs, the Lumia 920 has a 2000mAh battery.

My iphone 5 lasts about 1.5 days with average use. Since most people charge their phone overnight this is NEVER an issue. Since I work in an office I have the option to charge my phone at work or at home. Meaning I'm never away from a charger for more then an hour or too(not that it's need nearly this often). I enjoy the sh1t out of my phone man

*drools*

You guys are…Amazingly helpful ;)

I guess though, that I will wait for Black Friday, and if the Samsung Note 2 goes for $200, then Ill get that. Otherwise the HTC One x+.

I still can't handle apple devices.
Might think about that Lumia too.

From: Rezozo
I still can't handle apple devices.

yeah, it's like handling a super model. Some people just can't handle them ;) haha

Wordd^^^

Oh…My…God…
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412046,00.asp

Yes guys…Yes…

Now I must choose!
Samsung Note 2 or HTC One X+.
They will each probably go down $100 on Black Friday, so I don't think I am worried about the price.
Suggestions everyone!

From: Rezozo
Oh…My…God…
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412046,00.asp

Yes guys…Yes…

Now I must choose!
Samsung Note 2 or HTC One X+.
They will each probably go down $100 on Black Friday, so I don't think I am worried about the price.
Suggestions everyone!

The Note 2! That's my personal preference anyways ;)

I am thinking that too! Damn, I am so excited. If it drops down to 200…<3
Otherwise, I still have the X+ to lean on :)

From: Rezozo
I am thinking that too! Damn, I am so excited. If it drops down to 200…<3
Otherwise, I still have the X+ to lean on :)

I got the X, is the X+ really that much better?

It is :D
It has a faster, upgraded tegra 3.
1.7Ghz processor, 2100Mah battery, LTE
So many things!

Right guys! A final update. I BOUGHT MY PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I bought the LG Optimus G, mainly cause of the price ($100 with contract, on sale). It has an 8MP Camera, 2gb Ram, S4 Pro processor. Just check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1921

Looks a nice phone and a good deal. I've been drawn in by the galaxy note 2 so would have suggested that. But good choice. Once you've used it for a bit, you should give a short review on this thread (might help others).

I think I will, thanks! It is an amazing phone, don't regret buying it. That's the main point. Still love the Note 2 though :D
~Rez

I would too. But how can a regular student afford to pay $300 with contract, for a phone… :(
~Rez