Nexus to Rezound, considering GSIII

[replica9000]

My first Android was a DInc, loved that phone. Waited patiently through all the hype for the Galaxy Nexus, and was disappointed, mostly due to poor reception and poor battery life. So I ended up getting a Rezound. I really like my Rezound, but I'm considering a GSIII for the SAMOLED screen and better developer backing.

How is the reception and battery life on the GSIII? How is the screen? Anyone else coming from a Rezound or another HTC phone?

 

[blestsol]

I mean no offense by this.. But there's a lot of threads already covering this.

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[ihavenolife008]

Came from the Rezound myself, which I absolutely loved, except battery life of course. Sold it to buddy needing a smartphone and used another lines upgrade, kept unlimited. The SIII is a great phone in all aspects. The battery is good, mileage may vary as always, but I personally do "moderate" usage and get 14ish hours on average depending on what I do. I wouldn't say the radio is as good as the Rezound, my 4G speeds always seemed a bit slower, but could be because more people are using it, but overall reception for me is stellar. The screen is great, both on battery, in sunlight, and just plain how it looks. You will be happy. But also note the upcoming HTC DLX/DNA coming to Verizon.

 

[fix-this!]

the only two phones i can recommend currently is the note2 "coming soon" or the gs3. it really is a great phone, at least for me.

 

[replica9000]

Sounds like the GSIII turned out better than the Nexus. My Nexus was about 10dBm worse in signal compared to my DInc. I was also disappointed the contrast on the display with the Nexus was worse than my DInc. I get about 36 hours average usage from my Rezound, stock battery. If I get a GSIII, it's off contract, so I don't want another dud.

I think the Note II would be too big to use as a phone all the time. I was thinking of setting one up as a media device in my vehicle though.

 

[vdChild]

Sounds like the GSIII turned out better than the Nexus. My Nexus was about 10dBm worse in signal compared to my DInc. I was also disappointed the contrast on the display with the Nexus was worse than my DInc. I get about 36 hours average usage from my Rezound, stock battery. If I get a GSIII, it's off contract, so I don't want another dud.

I think the Note II would be too big to use as a phone all the time. I was thinking of setting one up as a media device in my vehicle though.

Hope this helps... but samsung has not fixed their cdma radios. Where i am at my rezound gets 15db better signal. Reception is still a huge concern if ur in an area where nexus had an issue. As much as i love this as a pda it sucks as a phone. Im patiently waiting for HTC DNA

Sent from my unlocked VZW Galaxy SIII

 

[josh995]

HTC DNA. Wait for it.

 

[replica9000]

From what I can find on the DNA, it looks nice.

I like Samsung, all of my TVs/Monitors are from them. But in the phone market, I feel HTC does a better job. There's a lot of great devs working with the Rezound, but the phone has been out for a year, and there still isn't an official CM9 yet.

 

[pwhoeler]

I mean no offense by this.. But there's a lot of threads already covering this.

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I was about to say the exact same thing.....its troubling people don't do their own research or at least look up previous threads.

 

[NeoMagus]

If you had an issue with reception on the Nexus, you'll probably run into the same with the S3, must be a fringe thing ..probably your area because where I'm at I don't have any issues at all with signal on either of mine, LTE I consistently see 85dbm or lower and data is solid. Have had my Nexus since launch (Dec) and the S3 since August.

 

[replica9000]

I was about to say the exact same thing.....its troubling people don't do their own research or at least look up previous threads.

I was researching other things and feeling lazy...

 

[replica9000]

If you had an issue with reception on the Nexus, you'll probably run into the same with the S3, must be a fringe thing ..probably your area because where I'm at I don't have any issues at all with signal on either of mine, LTE I consistently see 85dbm or lower and data is solid. Have had my Nexus since launch (Dec) and the S3 since August.

At home service was alright. I used to get about -85dBm on the Nexus. At work, signal is worse. The Nexus would show about -105dBm where as both of my HTC phones show -93dBm average. If the radio is the same for the GSIII, that could be the deal breaker.

 

[vdChild]

At home service was alright. I used to get about -85dBm on the Nexus. At work, signal is worse. The Nexus would show about -105dBm where as both of my HTC phones show -93dBm average. If the radio is the same for the GSIII, that could be the deal breaker.

See my htc shows 85 to 93 at home where s3 shows 110 frequently.

Sent from my unlocked VZW Galaxy SIII

 

[replica9000]

See my htc shows 85 to 93 at home where s3 shows 110 frequently.

Sent from my unlocked VZW Galaxy SIII

110? That's almost no service...

 

[vdChild]

110? That's almost no service...

Tell me about it...

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[droidstyle]

There is nothing "sensible" about HTC...stick with Samsung!

 

[Zalithian]

The S3 radio is indeed pretty bad in my experience. Currently in my apartment with -106dBm. Just had -114. It's great. It's fine on campus, but in some places here in Gainesville, FL.. . The rest of the phone is good though.

 

[Trooper Thorn]

I have a Rezound and got the GS3 a month or so ago because of issues with battery life. The radios in the Samsung are indeed worse than the HTC. On the way to pick up the Samsung, I used my Rezound for navigation and streaming radio over 4G/3G with the TuneIn app. It didn't miss a beat the whole way (about an hour's trip from a 4G area to a 3G area). On the way home, the GS3 wouldn't get a GPS lock for a considerable amount of time ("Searching for GPS..." message on screen) and my streaming radio cut out three or four times.

I love almost everything about the S3, but the radios are undoubtedly weaker. I am fortunate to live in an area that this doesn't affect me very often, so it's not really an issue. If you do live in such an area, it might be something to consider.

 

[djRamage]

I also just got an S3, and came from a Rezound with the extended battery. I loved the rezound, but after 8 replacements and each one with a serious problem, I got fed up and bought an S3. So far, I love it. I'm using the standard battery and I find it acceptable. It's alot faster, thinner, and reception has not been an issue yet.

 

[SubliminalME]

I came from a Thunderbolt, and had a brief stint with the Nexus. The radios are DEFINITELY better in the GS3. Are they as good as the Rezound? Maybe not...but they aren't such a far cry as the Nexus was.