General What phone should I buy next? -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

KidCarter93 · Aug 21, 2012

Hi everyone,

This thread is a continuation of this thread.

This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

*NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments

benthe · Oct 17, 2012

mfsr98 said:
asus tf300t.

Was this reply for me?

If so:
1. What are the known issues/current bugs for it with CM10? I didn't find any listing of them on the CM10 thread for this device here on xda.
2. Do you think that it'll run the upcoming 4.2 firmware nicely? I know you can't tell for sure, just looking for a prediction.

Thanks.

P.S
What's the difference between all the different models in the Transformer series? I couldn't find anything that really differs one from the other, all run Tegra 3 Quad-Core CPUs for the most part, have 1GB of RAM, same screen size, run the same software etc. What's the real difference between them?

eoraptor · Oct 17, 2012

buggatti said:
If you can find a used photon 4g it can be used with sim apparently. I recently searched Craigslist for one and found it for 70. Also it has gorilla glass.
If you can wait for the next nexus to come and lower the price of the galaxy nexus.the gnex would be a good buy considering the support will last as long as the earth will.that will require hardcore savings though.
Otherwise you can search for a used atrix 4g .g2x. nitro hd (rare possibility) .

Sent from my Thunderbolt using xda app-developers app

Yeah, a Gnex is no go, both for the price, and for the lack of an SD reader. Will study up on the rest though, thanks

::edit:: 4g is not at all important to me, as the nearest 4g services to me is 70 miles away

mfsr98 · Oct 17, 2012

benthe said:
Was this reply for me?

If so:
1. What are the known issues/current bugs for it with CM10? I didn't find any listing of them on the CM10 thread for this device here on xda.
2. Do you think that it'll run the upcoming 4.2 firmware nicely? I know you can't tell for sure, just looking for a prediction.

Thanks.

P.S
What's the difference between all the different models in the Transformer series? I couldn't find anything that really differs one from the other, all run Tegra 3 Quad-Core CPUs for the most part, have 1GB of RAM, same screen size, run the same software etc. What's the real difference between them?

I don't have the tab, so I don't really know (but I should get it soon anyways

) I just know it's a beast tablet and as JB update with stock firmware, so probably runs nice.
Here's the CM10, and its already android 4.1.2! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1845200
Bugs are not mentioned, so probably everything works. I see the guy who posted the ROM now, so it's something official

I just love this tablet, so...
About the transformer variations, they say the prime is better - but I don't see any diferences. This version is cheaper

There is also the tf700t, but I don't anything about that one, as they don't sell it on my country (Portugal).

benthe · Oct 17, 2012

Thanks.
I just looked it up on Asus' Global website and saw there are also the TF300TG and the TF300TL (in addition to the TF300T), what's the difference between the three?

mfsr98 · Oct 17, 2012

tf300tg is with 3g capatibilities, tf300tl gonna check cause I never heard about that

Ghost ic0n · Oct 17, 2012

Felimenta97 said:
Why not Sony Xperia P? Decent build, gorgeous, good camera and audio, JB on the way, qHD camera and a decent hardware.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"

Sony is in the phone business? At first, I would giggle. But seeing the Xperia P's specs, I don't think there's a better alternative around the same price range. Thanks a lot, BTW. Oh, and would you (or anybody else) recommend the Xperia S over the U if budget isn't a problem?

So far, the only problem I have with the U and S models is that they have poor battery life. If they can offer around 5-6 hours talk time, how many hours of music playing will they be able to offer?

Felimenta97 · Oct 17, 2012

Ghost ic0n said:
Sony is in the phone business? At first, I would giggle. But seeing the Xperia P's specs, I don't think there's a better alternative around the same price range. Thanks a lot, BTW. Oh, and would you (or anybody else) recommend the Xperia S over the U if budget isn't a problem?

So far, the only problem I have with the U and S models is that they have poor battery life. If they can offer around 5-6 hours talk time, how many hours of music playing will they be able to offer?

You're quite lost haha

I suggested the P because it's the best of the three on that price. If you're country has the T, and budget isn't a problem, then pick it up. If not, S. Then XP.

I myself have the XS (is this phrase grammatically correct?), and my battery is awesome in the latest firmware (look for the "Xperia S battery life" thread, and my latest posts there). I'd say it could offer at least 6 hours of direct playback without WiFi, or even more. Dunno.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"

Ghost ic0n · Oct 18, 2012

Felimenta97 said:
You're quite lost haha

I suggested the P because it's the best of the three on that price. If you're country has the T, and budget isn't a problem, then pick it up. If not, S. Then XP.

I myself have the XS (is this phrase grammatically correct?), and my battery is awesome in the latest firmware (look for the "Xperia S battery life" thread, and my latest posts there). I'd say it could offer at least 6 hours of direct playback without WiFi, or even more. Dunno.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"

Been doing my research, what do you (or anybody else) make of the Sony Xperia Ion? Can it sit comfortably between the S and T? Right now, I'm finding it to be the most interesting of all, especially since major reviews proved its music playback quality and battery life to be sweet along with having decent specs.

Felimenta97 · Oct 18, 2012

Ghost ic0n said:
Been doing my research, what do you (or anybody else) make of the Sony Xperia Ion? Can it sit comfortably between the S and T? Right now, I'm finding it to be the most interesting of all, especially since major reviews proved its music playback quality and battery life to be sweet along with having decent specs.

The only difference between the ion and the S is the screen size and design, mostly.

The T is, with absolutely sure, that it's the best device between all those. The ion has almost no dev, when S have a medium to slow dev (but we have some nice things, such as KXP (AOKP for Xperia's), CM10, and stock based ROMs, and also dual boot. T dev is going to be really good, as many recognized devs seems to have got the device.

The XS battery, as I said, is great with the latest update, and the XT should be better than S (maybe not exactly right now, since it just got launched, so updates will come, but in the future I'm sure it will).

Ghost ic0n · Oct 18, 2012

Felimenta97 said:
The only difference between the ion and the S is the screen size and design, mostly.

The T is, with absolutely sure, that it's the best device between all those. The ion has almost no dev, when S have a medium to slow dev (but we have some nice things, such as KXP (AOKP for Xperia's), CM10, and stock based ROMs, and also dual boot. T dev is going to be really good, as many recognized devs seems to have got the device.

The XS battery, as I said, is great with the latest update, and the XT should be better than S (maybe not exactly right now, since it just got launched, so updates will come, but in the future I'm sure it will).

TBH, I'm lost right now lol. I'm just another one of those extra careful, extra whatever-you-call 'em type of people that can't decide on one thing. I've been looking around various deals for new, in-box & factory unlocked Xperia phones and so far, I'm finding deals of the Ion and S in which there's a $80 USD difference between the two. Other than just that price difference, I'm leaning towards the Ion, and I don't know why..... trust of the gut, maybe?

Anyway, the last thing I'd like to ask would be:
- What am I losing if I buy the Ion? And what am I gaining?
- What am I losing if I buy the S? And what am I gaining?

Both have ICS, and both have positive reviews. Although none of the reviews really mentioned sound quality/music play-back in general, will I be getting a proper iPod replacement if I pair any of the two sets with good quality headphones? Oh, and the XT is out of my budget.

BTW, thanks a bunch for the help!

Felimenta97 · Oct 18, 2012

Ghost ic0n said:
TBH, I'm lost right now lol. I'm just another one of those extra careful, extra whatever-you-call 'em type of people that can't decide on one thing. I've been looking around various deals for new, in-box & factory unlocked Xperia phones and so far, I'm finding deals of the Ion and S in which there's a $80 USD difference between the two. Other than just that price difference, I'm leaning towards the Ion, and I don't know why..... trust of the gut, maybe?

Anyway, the last thing I'd like to ask would be:
- What am I losing if I buy the Ion? And what am I gaining?
- What am I losing if I buy the S? And what am I gaining?

Both have ICS, and both have positive reviews. Although none of the reviews really mentioned sound quality/music play-back in general, will I be getting a proper iPod replacement if I pair any of the two sets with good quality headphones? Oh, and the XT is out of my budget.

BTW, thanks a bunch for the help!

Let me try to help you:

Ion
Pro:
Bigger screen (0.3 bigger)
Maybe a brighter screen
MicroSD slot

Con:
Smaller PPI (less pixels per inch, that makes the individual pixels easier to see)
Almost null dev (maybe not even root)
Boring design

S:
Pro:
Higher PPI (can't remember about numbers, but it's not they noticeable the difference)
More development
Easier root
Better design
More internal memory (32 GB vs 16 GB Ion)

Con
No MICROSD card slot
... Honestly I can't think of more cons for it.

Both phones have NFC, same camera and audio.

There is an awesome mod, which started on the XS forums, and spread when the compatibility to other devices got higher, that is awesome. It really increases the sound quality.

For the headphones, I'd say to toy to check the headphones thread on the accessories section of XS forums. There are dozens and dozens of pages with opinions, which headphones works, which work partially, etc.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"

prithvee · Oct 18, 2012

specs or brand name

What is the way to choose a phone? ????

SPECIFICATIONS OR BRAND NAME?????
COZ THE SMALLER BRANDS LIKE MMX AND KARBONN HAVE GREATER SPECS THAN THE LARGER BRANDS KEEPING PRICE IN MIND! !!!!!!!

Ghost ic0n · Oct 18, 2012

Felimenta97 said:
Let me try to help you:

Ion
Pro:
Bigger screen (0.3 bigger)
Maybe a brighter screen
MicroSD slot

Con:
Smaller PPI (less pixels per inch, that makes the individual pixels easier to see)
Almost null dev (maybe not even root)
Boring design

S:
Pro:
Higher PPI (can't remember about numbers, but it's not they noticeable the difference)
More development
Easier root
Better design
More internal memory (32 GB vs 16 GB Ion)

Con
No MICROSD card slot
... Honestly I can't think of more cons for it.

Both phones have NFC, same camera and audio.

There is an awesome mod, which started on the XS forums, and spread when the compatibility to other devices got higher, that is awesome. It really increases the sound quality.

For the headphones, I'd say to toy to check the headphones thread on the accessories section of XS forums. There are dozens and dozens of pages with opinions, which headphones works, which work partially, etc.

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"

*checks XS development forum*

I'm buying the S.

Thanks for the help, you saved my first buy! :highfive:

gagdude · Oct 18, 2012

prithvee said:
What is the way to choose a phone? ????

SPECIFICATIONS OR BRAND NAME?????
COZ THE SMALLER BRANDS LIKE MMX AND KARBONN HAVE GREATER SPECS THAN THE LARGER BRANDS KEEPING PRICE IN MIND! !!!!!!!

Here at xda, there is a bigger factor: development. And lesser known phones have none of that
And I don't think any phone has greater specs than the S4 Pro CPUs

Sent from my DROID2 using xda premium

amarjit_rsingh · Oct 18, 2012

gagdude said:
Here at xda, there is a bigger factor: development. And lesser known phones have none of that
And I don't think any phone has greater specs than the S4 Pro CPUs

Sent from my DROID2 using xda premium

True

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Felimenta97 · Oct 18, 2012

Ghost ic0n said:
*checks XS development forum*

I'm buying the S.

Thanks for the help, you saved my first buy! :highfive:

I'm glad to help

"I got my values. So you can keep yours, OK?"

rjunraj · Oct 18, 2012

I want to buy a new android phone.
My budget is 12000
I am very fond of playing hd games and watching movies.
I dont prefer any brand
Which phone should i go for
I would like to buy
Spice mi 500 karbonn a21 or mmx a110
All are dual core
But really very confused coz its very difficuilt to compare karbon's msm7627 a snapdragon dualcore processor with aderno 203 gpu with spice mi 500's
Mtk6577 1ghz dualcore processor with powervr sgx 531 gpu.
Benchmark tests are almost similar

Joekite · Oct 18, 2012

I'm also looking to buy a new phone
My first (and currently in use with Cyanogen Mod 9) it's the sony xperia x10 mini pro, loved the OS but I think it's time to look for a new phone
As for the money something in between mid-high end phones wouldn't be a problem, Sony's phones are OK, but I saw the Samsung S3 recently and that beautiful screen really impressed me a lot, I can't afford it though.

I don't prefer any particular brands so please enlighten me with a good phone =P.

Thanks in advance for the help

vj_dustin · Oct 18, 2012

Joekite said:
I'm also looking to buy a new phone
My first (and currently in use with Cyanogen Mod 9) it's the sony xperia x10 mini pro, loved the OS but I think it's time to look for a new phone
As for the money something in between mid-high end phones wouldn't be a problem, Sony's phones are OK, but I saw the Samsung S3 recently and that beautiful screen really impressed me a lot, I can't afford it though.

I don't prefer any particular brands so please enlighten me with a good phone =P.

Thanks in advance for the help

Look at Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250

Joekite · Oct 18, 2012

vj_dustin said:
Look at Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250

That's one sexy looking phone, the only thing that I would like to improve it's the camera, don't get me wrong it looks nice but something just a little bit better could make the difference plus an extra memory slot could come in handy

Thanks for the suggestion I'll keep it mind

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