Other device, comparisons to other devices, and upgrading phone discussion

KennyG123 · Mar 22, 2014

Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the GS 5 in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.

Post with respect, this is a helpful community, hope we all learn from this stuff in here.

BubZX · Mar 28, 2014

What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.

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coxcj77 · Mar 29, 2014

BubZX said:
What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.

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I have the S3 also. I'm debating the S5, but at the end of the day I think that I want a phone that's smaller than the note. The S5 doesn't have all of the features that I want (namely the larger internal memory), but I think it will be the best option out there. I'm also on the fence, but not sure I could wait until the note 4 comes along.

dpwhitty11 · Mar 29, 2014

I'm on the Moto X, and I have my upgrade June 1. I'm at a toss up between the S5, M8, or waiting to see the X2 or Nexus 6. But I hate waiting...

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reverepats · Mar 29, 2014

BubZX said:
What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.

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I'm also anxiously waiting to see what the Note 4 will be all about, but I don't wanna wait till September or October. Still thnk it's too frikken big lol

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Teeeejay · Mar 31, 2014

I'm coming from an M7. I used to love HTC but this phone really upset me. Horrible signal (4G basically doesn't work and a SIM swap didn't help), not-so-good camera, and other slow down issues that really annoy me. I've had every HTC phone on Sprint since the Hero and none have disappointed me as much as this one TBH. I wanted an S4 last time but went M7 instead and now I'm just gonna switch over for the S5. Mine's cracked and a replacement would be $200 so I'd rather spend less and get an S5.

Hippie459MN · Apr 2, 2014

Im on the HTC Evo3D still and looking to upgrade and was looking at the One (M8) But the more I look at the S5 the more I like it. My mom has the S4 and being a bit of an HTC guy, I really like her S4. Plus I like the fact that the S5 looks to have an SD card slot as where the One doesnt. Not sure what to do just yet but in about 3 weeks I will be looking to upgrade to something newer. So far the S5 is in the lead. If it gets root right away, then im all in!

brookegray · Apr 3, 2014

BubZX said:
What phone is everyone coming from that has decided to move to the S5? I'm on an S3 now and still debating if I want to use my upgrade on this phone or wait and see what the note4 I'd gonna be like or some other phone. Still on the fence here.

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Goose0121 · Apr 3, 2014

Naddict said:
Please use this thread to discuss devices other than and any comparisons with other devices on or about the GS 5 in this thread and any other off-topic issues that are not needing a new thread.

Post with respect, this is a helpful community, hope we all learn from this stuff in here.

A far from stock s4 which I'll be giving to my lady friend.

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jmocherman · Apr 4, 2014

I'm coming from the S2. It has been a great phone, but 3 years is a long time and it's starting to show need of retirement. Can't wait to see this beast.

coco1969 · Apr 8, 2014

jmocherman said:
I'm coming from the S2. It has been a great phone, but 3 years is a long time and it's starting to show need of retirement. Can't wait to see this beast.

I agree, running the S2 as well. Been great so far.

slyjai · Apr 8, 2014

Hippie459MN said:
Im on the HTC Evo3D still and looking to upgrade and was looking at the One (M8) But the more I look at the S5 the more I like it. My mom has the S4 and being a bit of an HTC guy, I really like her S4. Plus I like the fact that the S5 looks to have an SD card slot as where the One doesnt. Not sure what to do just yet but in about 3 weeks I will be looking to upgrade to something newer. So far the S5 is in the lead. If it gets root right away, then im all in!

The m8 actually does have a micro SD card slot up to 128 gb.

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bhess · Apr 10, 2014

Coming from the s3 myself. I was hoping for more competition but I don't see anything else out there as good.

I don't like the sizes getting bigger and think the s3 size is right for me but there just isn't other choices in that range.

Macguyver · Apr 10, 2014

bhess said:
Coming from the s3 myself. I was hoping for more competition but I don't see anything else out there as good.

I don't like the sizes getting bigger and think the s3 size is right for me but there just isn't other choices in that range.

I'm sure there will be an S5 mini, or the Moto X is the same size I think.

ghostzyden · Apr 10, 2014

Just upgraded to the HTC one max and it's pretty nice. There's not much development though. I'm getting the s5 for its waterproof feature and because it looks like the most balanced phone at the moment.

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Hippie459MN · Apr 10, 2014

slyjai said:
The m8 actually does have a micro SD card slot up to 128 gb.

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I must have missed that. Good to know. Thanks. :good:

robert93436 · Apr 11, 2014

i'll be comming off of the s3 had that phone for a while now, looking forward to the s5 upgrade tomorrow

BubZX · Apr 11, 2014

Looking forward to seeing what you guys say about the phone in the next couple days to see if I wanna pull the trigger on this phone or wait.

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pyrochance · Apr 12, 2014

jmocherman said:
I'm coming from the S2. It has been a great phone, but 3 years is a long time and it's starting to show need of retirement. Can't wait to see this beast.

coco1969 said:
I agree, running the S2 as well. Been great so far.

The S2 has been a beast and really stood the test of time I think, but my charging port finally gave out on me 2 weeks ago so i've been forced to make a decision so im jumping ship in hopes that the S5 has the same great community the S2 has had. I just hope i dont end up regretting it, for example locked boot loader keeping us from asop and etc.

or maybe i shouldve opted for the note3... hmm.. too late now!

I sure will miss this versatile little phone!

jpkelly05 · Apr 13, 2014

bhess said:
Coming from the s3 myself. I was hoping for more competition but I don't see anything else out there as good.

I don't like the sizes getting bigger and think the s3 size is right for me but there just isn't other choices in that range.

The S3 and S4 are very similar in size and if I recall the S4 might be a bit smaller.

And the biggest thing that is putting me on the fence- Sprint Spark sucks if you depend on using data while on a call. This is kinda a huge deal to me and almost makes the S4 (Non-Triband) a better phone. But at the same time- S5 is kick ass other than that. It has the best battery life of any Android phone due to algorithms. But I may buy a S5 to get Framily plan- I know it sucks but it is something.

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