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

DEFJAMVAN · Sep 3, 2012

Galaxy nexus!!

aka_bigred · Sep 4, 2012

I'm looking for a decent tablet for my wife. Price is negotiable, something sub-$400 so that if it dies, I can still sleep at night. Here are some qualifications:

Uses:

Of course, the general internet crap
Standard tablet stuff (music, pictures, etc)
Recipe display while cooking in the kitchen - basically be a digital cookbook.
HD Movie watching (streamed over local WiFi or from SD card)

My deal breakers:

*MUST* have the option of USB charging - proprietary charger is OK as long as I can ALSO charge via micro or other standard USB cable (albeit at a slower amperage charging rate).
10" screen (maybe 9" would be OK too, but 7" are too small)
Must have good hacking community. I won't run it stock OS. Probably looking for Cyanogen ROM to run on it.

Suggestions?

DoveDev · Sep 4, 2012

KidCarter93 said:
I'm thinking the n7 will be your best option because it's one of the very best in terms of specs, Google support and dev support.
It's the whole package really and it even looks smooth and slick to go with it.
But this all depends on whether you're a gamer or not. If indeed you are a gamer and want optimum graphics and performance whilst playing high end games, then wait to find out where will sell the TF700 but if you're not a gamer, then the Nexus 7 is definitely your best option as it will perform anything you wish perfectly and is better for holding aswell.

I'm not overly worried about the performance, as a game that runs well on say a note or S2 would probibly run v.well/excelent on the nexus 7. I am interested in the readability for long periods and I'm also wondering if there is a usb alternative to the lack of an SD card slot.

blueneel · Sep 4, 2012

kidcarter93 said:
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

der is a new launch of spice mi 500 which has 1ghz processor 4gb rom 5mp cam.. Nd is only for 11000. And comes with android 4.1..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

droidero · Sep 5, 2012

I'm looking to replace my Galaxy S1.

The best phones I can get where I live are the Galaxy X (which is essentialy a Galaxy Nexus updated by Samsung / but easy to "transform" into a pure Nexus using the Gnex toolkit) and the Galaxy S3.

The X costs about 950, and the S3 1450~1550.

I know the S3's hardware is more powerful, but is it that much more powerful to justify the extra cost?

I'm almost set on the X, but I'm a little worried about it's hardware getting obsolete too quickcly in the near future.

What do you guys think I should get?

Thanks!

ludwigwb · Sep 5, 2012

biluris said:
hi there i'm looking for a new android phone because my last broke :/
so i'm looking for a android phone with a normal size screen,normal performance and easy hackable.
i can give about 200€(i know it's not a lot but my old phone was lg gt540 and it cost 150 and it's a very good phone)
so i was wondering is there any phone that i can buy with that money?

sorry for my english but my languge is greek

I would look at the htc sensation, it has great dev support and still keeps up with the newer range of phones

Ungluun · Sep 5, 2012

droidero said:
I'm looking to replace my Galaxy S1.

The best phones I can get where I live are the Galaxy X (which is essentialy a Galaxy Nexus updated by Samsung / but easy to "transform" into a pure Nexus using the Gnex toolkit) and the Galaxy S3.

The X costs about 950, and the S3 1450~1550.

I know the S3's hardware is more powerful, but is it that much more powerful to justify the extra cost?

I'm almost set on the X, but I'm a little worried about it's hardware getting obsolete too quickcly in the near future.

What do you guys think I should get?

Thanks!

Get the cheaper one. It will be more as powerfull enough.

Within 15 months there will be hot new phones that are more powerfull than the S3, the race never stops. If you want to keep up with that, you better have a lot of cash available. But if you're satisfied with the b-models, which are in fact good enough, you get a lot more bang for the buck.

wokdogol · Sep 5, 2012

Hello, i have a Galaxy S2g, i just want to ask, it is worth, that my friend want to swap her nexus with my phone? She said that the nexus dont have a middle button, but s2 have.. So, she want to swap with me...

DokaponKingdom · Sep 5, 2012

pijiey2 said:
Hello, i have a Galaxy S2g, i just want to ask, it is worth, that my friend want to swap her nexus with my phone? She said that the nexus dont have a middle button, but s2 have.. So, she want to swap with me...

Imho, yes! Well, galaxy s2 is great. but for me, gnex is greater. Gnex has a good xda community and unlike the s2, it is fully supported by Google. Means, Gnex would probably be the first phone to have any new android version release officially by Google. So yeah, go for the Gnex.

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proteus1994 · Sep 5, 2012

help

hello,i have bought a new mobile phone(lg optimus l5),but i do not find any custom rom for my mew device,could someone help me please???

Thanks

wokdogol · Sep 5, 2012

DokaponKingdom said:
Imho, yes! Well, galaxy s2 is great. but for me, gnex is greater. Gnex has a good xda community and unlike the s2, it is fully supported by Google. Means, Gnex would probably be the first phone to have any new android version release officially by Google. So yeah, go for the Gnex.

Sent from my Pro using xda premium

Ooo... hehe, thanks bro for ur opinion, now i can decide what best for me, :good:
Thanks you very much for ur time, :victory:

mfsr98 · Sep 6, 2012

(I was gonna do a new thread, then I saw this

)
I'm trying to decide which tablet to buy. My main choice right now is the ASUS transformer pad TF300T. I don't really care about the brand, but I want the biggest tablets (10.1") and I am looking for great support on XDA. I'm also thinking on waiting for a new tablet and to buy right when it's released (For example the Surface). But I think Microsoft as screwed enough with WinMo and with Windows Phone(from what they tell me). I don't really care about the price, because I want an elite tablet

Any opinions woulbd be apreciated

PeterG00 · Sep 6, 2012

Best Verizon Phone

Hello,

I am trying to decide which Verizon phone is best at the moment. I am debating between the Samsung Galaxy S3, Galaxy Nexus, or RAZR Maxx. Thank you.

Pete

mfsr98 · Sep 6, 2012

The Gnexus as more development and its supported by google, but the S3 beats it

(of course the S3 also has development)

WvDroidMan2012 · Sep 6, 2012

nexus, razr maxx, rezound or s3?

Which phone should I buy?
The nexus, the maxx, the rezound or the s3?

I'm going to try to buy it on craigslist if it matters but I might bite the bullet and buy it from verizon.

Important factors are:

Battery Life
Reception (am in a new 4g area and buildout isn't complete)
durability (i work outside and occasionally drop the phone or it gets wet)
will it be upgraded to jelly bean?

thank you

ichigo200 · Sep 6, 2012

i would go for xiaomi m2 1.5ghz qualcomm krait quadcore, adreno 320, 2gb ram..have 3000mah battery..

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Unleashed1985 · Sep 6, 2012

WvDroidMan2012 said:
Which phone should I buy?
The nexus, the maxx, the rezound or the s3?

I'm going to try to buy it on craigslist if it matters but I might bite the bullet and buy it from verizon.

Important factors are:

Battery Life
Reception (am in a new 4g area and buildout isn't complete)
durability (i work outside and occasionally drop the phone or it gets wet)
will it be upgraded to jelly bean?

thank you

Perhaps the upcoming Motorola Maxx HD is an option for you? The Galaxy S3 seems to fit your needs too. These phones have a decent battery life. But I don't really understand the upgrade to jelly bean as an important factor with all the great custom roms here.

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mfsr98 said:
(I was gonna do a new thread, then I saw this )
I'm trying to decide which tablet to buy. My main choice right now is the ASUS transformer pad TF300T. I don't really care about the brand, but I want the biggest tablets (10.1") and I am looking for great support on XDA. I'm also thinking on waiting for a new tablet and to buy right when it's released (For example the Surface). But I think Microsoft as screwed enough with WinMo and with Windows Phone(from what they tell me). I don't really care about the price, because I want an elite tablet
Any opinions woulbd be apreciated

If you don't really care about the price, why won't you go with the Asus Transformer Infinity? I'm guessing this tablet will blow the TF300T out of the water...

mfsr98 · Sep 6, 2012

wow really? I thought the TF300T would be better, but I didnt see the specs of the infinity...

Unleashed1985 · Sep 6, 2012

mfsr98 said:
wow really? I thought the TF300T would be better, but I didnt see the specs of the infinity...

I'm guessing you've seen them by now... There will also come a Windows 8 version of this Infinity. Good luck with your decision!

Edit: This version is called the Asus Vivo Tab RT. It's just been announced at the IFA and is more of a Transformer Prime than an Transformer Infinity. At least you have another OS to consider...

mfsr98 · Sep 6, 2012

windows 8 hum? I think I should wait for a new tablet to come and buy it

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