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Shocky said:
Meh, we've already seen the HTC One and it's decent phone, but it's no Galaxy S4.

It was similar last year, the One X was all the rage until the S3 was launched and then nobody gave a crap. :D

HTC have to release flagship products before Samsung because that way it doesn't look so bad when it's beat hands down in reviews and gives them a chance to get sales from users who just can't wait, if they released afterwards it would just be embarrassing.
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From what I've seen, the One looks like more of an upgrade over the One X than the S4 is over the S3. I never understood why people thought the One X was such a beauty, though. Very blah looking to me.
 
Gmash said:
From what I've seen, the One looks like more of an upgrade over the One X than the S4 is over the S3. I never understood why people thought the One X was such a beauty, though. Very blah looking to me.
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Maybe because you prefer sharp design.
 
Gmash said:
From what I've seen, the One looks like more of an upgrade over the One X than the S4 is over the S3. I never understood why people thought the One X was such a beauty, though. Very blah looking to me.
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Design wise they were both on par, not that I really care as these are smartphones not fashion accessories.
 
EarlyMon said:
I get 8 hours of screen on time via wifi streaming media and web surfing on my LTEvo, without babysitting radios or anything else. I average 16 hours per charge and I certainly use it plenty hard.

If you don't like HTC, fine, this is the SGS4 forum, but don't compare years-old performance of one brand against 2013 performance of another and believe its fair, or reasonable. :)
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8 hour screen on time on a standard battery? I'm calling bs on that. Let's see a screen shot.
 
I've actually posted several samples, here's one -
 

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I get good 3G service and keep NFC off, don't use it myself. When I travel to places with fringe cell reception, it drops faster, and I think that is one of the biggest variables for anyone, regardless of brand.

Anyway, I think that I also mentioned an average of 16 hours, so, here's that, along with about 4 hours of use, screen on, 42% battery.

I obviously have no clue what will happen with the new quadcores but expect either brand to deliver in the battery department.

If you notice the icon change, this shot was on the stock rom, the above was Viper4G.
 

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RajCaj said:
Thanks Mr. Ed.

I didn't get to see the release event, but heard that they didn't address the processor issue. Will the US variant get the Snapdragon?

Also, I read that Samsung decided to go on the cheap vs. what the prototype had, and has gone SuperAMOLED instead of PHOLED and have gone with a poly carbonate instead of including the metal trim.

Looking forward to your feedback after the demo.
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Right now just waiting on a final product vs the non descript lunchbox device
 
Mr. Ed said:
What other questions exist?
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lol. What's it like?

How is the screen with respect to pentile clarity? Most are assuming it won't be an issue at this pixel density. I don't notice pixels on my S3 so the question is almost rhetorical :)

erm... what's it like?
 
Do you know which version you are getting?

Looking to hear about menu smoothness on both really/opening samsung default apps like camera/gallery.
And max screen brightness, compared to the Super AMOLED Plus on the S2.

Will the MHL tv adapter that was released for the Galaxy S2 work with the S4? same port type/shape? I think the S3's was different but maybe they changed back.
 
Still shooting for tomorrow.

I was hoping to see more questions for q&a....is there just not interest for the device like the s3 and the note 1 and 2?
 
I think there is just so much information already out there, there's not a whole lot that can be brought to the table at this point.
 
Mr. Ed said:
Still shooting for tomorrow.

I was hoping to see more questions for q&a....is there just not interest for the device like the s3 and the note 1 and 2?
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How is the screen when used in bright sunlight? Possible to compare to an LTEvo for example?

Will you have time to do a battery test over the course of a few days?

Will you be able to ride it around and report on gps/navigation quality?

Will you be able to take comparison shots up against an iPhone 5? (I'm beyond believing any reviewers.)

Will you have time to do a radio comparison (subjective is fine) with another phone (your choice)? Voice quality impressions, reception, 3G is fine, LTE is icing on the cake for me personally.

Will you be able to post a screen shot of a text page, either ebook or densely texted web page? White background please. (with the color correction done first, I don't care for the saturated look)

Those are the things I'd like to know. :)
 
The s3 is practically useless in direct sunlight. That is one area they could improve on greatly. I have no interest in buying the s4, but it would be interesting to hear if they've taken corrective actions.
 
Mr Ed... just posting to say I am interested in any hands on info. Most especially when I can get a Verizon one in hand.
 
Please let us know if the one you touch has an FM radio, and of course which version the phone is, and 3g or 4g/lte etc, one detail could make all the difference when it comes to the FM Radio factor, no one really knows. 'Safe' to assume that whatever ships to America won't have one, that's all we've got.
 
I am dying to know if either, mini or maxi, has the Dual Sim variant available in Europe and if so, if its Active-Active.
 
@Mr Ed..... didn't have time to read this entire thread but wanted to take a few minutes to thank you.
I won't be getting the S4 but as always whenever "the next big thing" is about to launch I look forward to your "Sammy" calls.
I expect your Note 3 announcement (whenever it comes) to be just as "mis"informative. LOL! :D

(OAN) Some of you need to refresh your read between the line skills! :p

Thanks Mr Ed!!!!
 
Wolfedude88 said:
Well I would say the gs3 became that popular because of marketing
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I don't know anybody with an HTC One X, I know loads of people with a Galaxy S3, that's not because of marketing. It's because of people like me recommending them.

Anyway, we will have to agree to disagree, we are going in circles. :)
 
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