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Sudden

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I know there are a lot of these constatly on here, so what's one more :D

I have an HTC Magic at the moment which is a few years old now and finally showing its age.

Looking to buy a sim free phone and want the best. I want it to last a few years.

Was trying to initially decide between the sensation and galaxy s2 and main points in HTC's favour were sense (which I have on magic and love) and the general physical look. Everything else, galaxy wins out. I like sense a lot but not so much that i'l disregard everything else so was leaning towards the samsung.

But now with release of sensation XE, XL and galaxy prime, I'm confused all over again and turn to the ocuk gods for advice!

I use the phone as my primary media device so about 2 or more hours of music a day. Maybe an hour of video (more for trips) . It is a phone so sound quality is paramount in calls. Because of the media usage and the occasional 3g, I would like a battery life that at least lasts me till early morning or so with the above usage. Though naturally, the more the better.

Thanks!
 
The SGS2 is better in almost every way.

The Sensation XL is only single core. The XE is basically the same as the normal Sensation only has red bits. All have crappy battery life.

The Galaxy Prime is not avaiable yet and is bigger than the others, not to meantion much more expensive. It's also not as good technically as the SGS2 in many areas.

The SGS2 does everything you want and then some. Battery life is good and you can also get an extended battery for it which makes it last even longer.

Buy it!
 
Ah, I missed that bit about the XL. That takes it out then.

I thought the XE also had a 1.5 ghz processor, making it better than the SGS2? Or is that not enough for the hardware to be better than SGS'?

I don't mind the prime being more expensive as I want the phone to last me. Bigger, but only by a bit. Technically not as good is mainly what made me doubt it. Everyone on here at least was saying there was no point in upgrading from the SGS2 to the Prime. Is that still the case if my phone is the Magic? Is the ICS not enough reason? Or will it end up coming to the SGS2 anyway?

I'm assuming there aren't any other forerunners out there I should be looking at? Not interested in iPhone or Blackberry.

Also, in case it matters, i'm not particularly interested in rooting or anything, at least not yet. I might give it a shot after the warranty runs out, but not before that.
 
Fallen god said:
720p is just so nice XD. But if you wait abit there will be a HTC phone with a 720p screen coming out which might be the best for sense lovers :P.

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_rezound_poses_in_new_images_this_time_with_a_case_on-news-3294.php

Hopefully should come here.
Click to expand...

wow that looks crud!

gsmarena_001.jpg


SGS2 - Galaxy Nexus - Moto RAZR - Sensation/XE are the top 4 android phones imo.
 
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If you want a 4.65" device, wait for the Nexus so long as you're willing to pay a premium for it. If not then order a SGS2 and have it tomorrow.

The Sensation is not worth looking at for what you want - video is much better on the SGS2 and the battery will last longer. It also has better sound quality in calls.
 
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