Galaxy S3 or One X+?
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Pop into a local store and try them both out, the HTC will have Sense 4 which simplifies the UI a bit but has loads of options to personalize it. The S3 uses bog standard android so its very fast but limited options to personalize outside of rom modifications.
I have the HTC One X and love it, brilliant phone does everything I could possibly need it to, other than make me coffee.
I have the HTC One X and love it, brilliant phone does everything I could possibly need it to, other than make me coffee.
Thanks.. I am leading more towards the HTC.. Seems like a nicer phone all round, and from what I head, has a much better screen.
Just need to find somewhere that has one in stock now!
The S3 isnt bog standard Android, it uses Touchwiz which is similar to Sense for the HTC.
I had the One X originally but sold it and got the S3 which i found to be a better device all round and from what i could see at the time, the ROM community seems to be much more busier than the One X.
OP id try both of them out in a store if possible then make up your mind from there.
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As with all decisions like this. The only way to tell which is right for YOU is to go and try some out in a local store.
Also, what is important to you in choosing a mobile device?.
Also, what is important to you in choosing a mobile device?.
Screen quality/size and internal storage most important.
I just need to find stores that have the One X+ to try, as it such a new phone.
The screen on the S3 is great and it comes with an SD slot which means you can have up to 128gb total storage.
That is true.. The newest Galaxy S3 64gb black would be the one I'd want (if I went the Galaxy route), but I just need to find somewhere that stocks it. There is a big mobile phone online retailer (not sure I can name them) who are taking pre-orders, but they don't know when stock is coming in.
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Not sure about the One X+ but I had to sell my One X as the battery life was so short and bought the S3. Not regretted once jumping ship.
The S3 screen is not as good as the One X, but it is by no means bad and I believe that the Amoled tech is one of the reasons for the better battery life. I used to get about 2 - 3 hours screen on time with the One X whereas I get 5+ with the S3.
The S3 screen is not as good as the One X, but it is by no means bad and I believe that the Amoled tech is one of the reasons for the better battery life. I used to get about 2 - 3 hours screen on time with the One X whereas I get 5+ with the S3.
The One X plus has improved the battery, and other annoying features from what I've read..
Nexus 4 by miles!
But, it's made by LG? not the best track record making smart phones.
Plus, only 16gb internal storage. I'd want more than that.
Sounds like you need lots of storage, which means the nexus 4 isn't worth considering?
As said best to try them in the shops, the bigger battery and jellybean seems to have fixed/improved everything that was wrong with the original X and IMO is the better choice compared to the GS 3.
the screen on the X/X+ is actually very power efficient, it is just the tegra 3 chipset and poor optimisation that makes the battery awful on the X. The one XL is one of the best handsets for battery life [same phone as the X but with the S4 chipset] (better than the GS 3 and one S iirc)
As said best to try them in the shops, the bigger battery and jellybean seems to have fixed/improved everything that was wrong with the original X and IMO is the better choice compared to the GS 3.
the screen on the X/X+ is actually very power efficient, it is just the tegra 3 chipset and poor optimisation that makes the battery awful on the X. The one XL is one of the best handsets for battery life [same phone as the X but with the S4 chipset] (better than the GS 3 and one S iirc)
Latest tech + latest software + subsidised cost >>>>>>>>> limited storage (USB drives can be connected)
It should only take few weeks for any real issues to surface with N4 retail units, I'd wait until then before getting anything else.
Don't forget phones like the HOX+ start loosing software support after 6 months as new models roll in. Something to consider coming from a well supported old phone like the 3GS.
It should only take few weeks for any real issues to surface with N4 retail units, I'd wait until then before getting anything else.
Don't forget phones like the HOX+ start loosing software support after 6 months as new models roll in. Something to consider coming from a well supported old phone like the 3GS.
I'd of thought that the software is upgradable like any other phone?
It is but official support by the manufacturer can disappear quite quickly as new models hit.
That's why having a good custom ROM community can be a plus.
Hence maybe going for the Galaxy S3 over the One X+?
The Nexus 4 is nice, but just doesn't seem as nice as the S3 or one x.. It's cheap, which is nice however!
Go for the One X+, better build quality and the SD card slot on the S3 is pretty much pointless anyway as you can't install apps to the card.
You can if you root.
I am 90% certain I will go One X+ now.. It has 64 internal memory which will be fine for me, as I've lived with a 32gb iPhone 4 for 2 years, and not really had any issues.
The 64gb S3 is not even out yet, and may not be until later next month!