Pros/Cons of HTC Rezound vs. Galaxy Nexus

[TxGoat]

Is Beats just a gimmick for an equalizer? I don't follow Dr. Dre tech, but I guess that wouldn't surprise me.

The Rezound is unusually thick. You can compare it the the 1st gen LTE phones to make yourself feel better. But, a more fair comparison would be to compare it with the phones it will actually be competing against. And, the Rezound is the thickest phone of them all (even thicker than the Bionic).

BTW, one doesn't need to "hold it in your hand" when you know the exact dimensions. And the "feels better in your hand" argument is a BS argument IMO. For an extreme example: a landline phone can feel better in my hand than any smartphone.

The things I really like about the phone is the red design, and most importantly the unlocked bootloader. It's also supposed to have the best screen. If they used the "Beats headphone and audio" money to make the phone thinner, I would consider it.

Beats is made by Monster Cables and I think Monster Cables had a hard time transitioning from Analog to Digital. Kind of hard to hype up your cables with a digital signal, the signal is either there or it isn't. Analog is one thing but with a digital signal it's hard to justify the markup that Monster Cables puts on their products thus I think a lot of their products are typically hype, including their Monster earphones.

Having said that, your landline phone example is apples to oranges. If you can show me a landline phone that lets you play angry birds, perform wireless tethering, or surf the internet then maybe it'll apply but how a phone feels in your hand can be a little subjective. If you have large hands then it's going to be different for someone with small hands.

All 3 of the phones coming out in the next couple of weeks have their gimmicks, the Razr has its Kevlar, the Rezound its Beats, and the Nexus has its ICS. It just depends which gimmick interest you the most and which phone suits your needs. I'm leaning a lot more towards the Rezound given its hardware specs.

 

[NightAngel79]

NA79 is right on- Beats adds nothing to the thickness of the Rezound. Beats Tech on this phone is just software algorithms and ear buds.

Also, there is nothing unusual about the thickness of the Rezound- I realize that the GN and Razr are thinner, but this phone is not abnormal for an LTE device with a 1st gen LTE modem. Have you seen the reviews? Slashgear just did a video review and compared it to the Razr. That reviewer said the Rezound is thinner than the Thunderbolt, and although it is thicker than the Razr, the Rezound felt better in hand. Have you seen the Rezound in person and held it in your hand?

The bottom line is that all three of the latest VZW LTE phones are top-of-the-line, and which one is better for any given person will depend on that person's likes and needs.

Need.links.to.more.video.reviews.before.i.go.insane!

 

[charlie310]

Having said that, your landline phone example is apples to oranges. If you can show me a landline phone that lets you play angry birds, perform wireless tethering, or surf the internet then maybe it'll apply but how a phone feels in your hand can be a little subjective. If you have large hands then it's going to be different for someone with small hands.

That was exactly my point, but I guess I didn't make it clear. The "how it feels in your hand" arguments are very subjective. You also missed my point with the landline comparison. I wasn't talking about the capabilities, I was talking about "how it feels in your hand". To clarify, think of a smartphone that is the size of a landline phone and how some people could argue that it "feels better in your hand" than an iPhone 4. That's an extreme example to illustrate my point.

 

[DroidAV8R]

Is Beats just a gimmick for an equalizer? I don't follow Dr. Dre tech, but I guess that wouldn't surprise me.

The Rezound is unusually thick. You can compare it the the 1st gen LTE phones to make yourself feel better. But, a more fair comparison would be to compare it with the phones it will actually be competing against. And, the Rezound is the thickest phone of them all (even thicker than the Bionic).

BTW, one doesn't need to "hold it in your hand" when you know the exact dimensions. And the "feels better in your hand" argument is a BS argument IMO. For an extreme example: a landline phone can feel better in my hand than any smartphone.

The things I really like about the phone is the red design, and most importantly the unlocked bootloader. It's also supposed to have the best screen. If they used the "Beats headphone and audio" money to make the phone thinner, I would consider it.

In the Rezound, Beats consists of additional equalizer software and ear buds, like I said. Is it a gimmick? You can be the judge of that if and when you listen to it. I don't follow Dr. Dre or his technology either, but I'll decide whether or not I think it's a gimmick when I actually hear it.

For the second time, there is nothing "unusual" about the thickness of the Rezound- ~.5in is still pretty thin. Also, to suggest that the thickness has nothing to do with the modem/chip set is simply wrong. HTC is using the Qualcomm S3 SoC. This SoC, like many others available today doesn't have an on-board LTE modem. So the Rezound also has the Qualcomm MDM9600. The MDM9600 is a large, first generation LTE radio.

On the other hand, the Razr, for example, uses the OMAP 4430, a separate Qualcomm MDM6600 dual-mode radio, and an in-house LTE modem. I haven't seen these parts, but I'd be willing to bet that they are either smaller than the S3/MDM9600 combination, or the fact that there are 3 different parts means that they can be arranged in a thinner configuration, or both. LTE Phones using Qualcomm SoCs will not really get any smaller / thinner until the S4 SoC comes out. That will be built on a 28nm process, and will have an LTE radio on board.


Also for the second time, you are right about the fact that it is thicker than the phones that it will compete with- so what? Phone thickness is not a spec most people will look at in a vacuum. It has to be counterbalanced with comfort. According to reviews, the design of the Rezound is comfortable- a balance between thickness and its shape. That's one of the reasons that Slashgear preferred it to the Razr which it called "awkward feeling." One doesn't need to hold a phone in his hand to know the "exact dimensions," however one does need to hold a phone in his hand to decide whether or not it's comfortable. That's why spec sheets are no substitute for real world experience.

Your land line vs. Smartphone comparison makes no sense- comparing the Rezound to the Razr or GN is hardly the same thing.

 

[TxGoat]

I'll also say that I've seen 2 sources, but I can't remember the 2nd source that said the Rezound holds a 4G signal better than the Razr. What that means to people that aren't in outstanding 4G areas is of course greater signal, but also better perceived battery life since your phone isn't constantly looking for a 4G signal. I've already seen some threads in the Razr section that talk about 4G signal bouncing around.

 

[vzwuser76]

I'll also say that I've seen 2 sources, but I can't remember the 2nd source that said the Rezound holds a 4G signal better than the Razr. What that means to people that aren't in outstanding 4G areas is of course greater signal, but also better perceived battery life since your phone isn't constantly looking for a 4G signal. I've already seen some threads in the Razr section that talk about 4G signal bouncing around.

Here you go:

HTC Rezound Review - YouTube

 

[DroidAV8R]

I'll also say that I've seen 2 sources, but I can't remember the 2nd source that said the Rezound holds a 4G signal better than the Razr. What that means to people that aren't in outstanding 4G areas is of course greater signal, but also better perceived battery life since your phone isn't constantly looking for a 4G signal. I've already seen some threads in the Razr section that talk about 4G signal bouncing around.

***EDIT ^^^Thanks vzwuser76^^^

I saw the same thing, and I can't find the sources right now either. I wonder how much of that has to do with antenna design vs. the LTE radios in each of those phones...

 

[TxGoat]

I saw the same thing, and I can't find the sources right now either. I wonder how much of that has to do with antenna design vs. the LTE radios in each of those phones...

And then you see the amount of copper on the backplate....I bet you could sell all that copper and make the money back on your Rezound, but then you'd have no data connection.

Speaking of all that wiring, anyone have anything to report on how fast the GPS locks? That was also an issue with the Thunderbolt. Granted it got better with each update.

 

[charlie310]

For the second time, there is nothing "unusual" about the thickness of the Rezound- ~.5in is still pretty thin. Also, to suggest that the thickness has nothing to do with the modem/chip set is simply wrong. HTC is using the Qualcomm S3 SoC. This SoC, like many others available today doesn't have an on-board LTE modem. So the Rezound also has the Qualcomm MDM9600. The MDM9600 is a large, first generation LTE radio.

Also for the second time, you are right about the fact that it is thicker than the phones that it will compete with- so what? Phone thickness is not a spec most people will look at in a vacuum. It has to be counterbalanced with comfort. According to reviews, the design of the Rezound is comfortable- a balance between thickness and its shape. That's one of the reasons that Slashgear preferred it to the Razr which it called "awkward feeling." One doesn't need to hold a phone in his hand to know the "exact dimensions," however one does need to hold a phone in his hand to decide whether or not it's comfortable. That's why spec sheets are no substitute for real world experience.

Your land line vs. Smartphone comparison makes no sense- comparing the Rezound to the Razr or GN is hardly the same thing.

Why are you so angry? Was the Rezound your creation, or do you own stock in HTC? LOL. Not everyone is going to like you, and similarily not everyone is going to like the phone you love.

So, the Rezound uses the older LTE radio which is much larger than what all the other current LTE devices are using which is the reason why it is unusually thick. If you look at the battery sizes and the thickness of the Rezound, Razr, and Galaxy Nexus, you see the Rezound is by far the thickest with the smallest battery. So, yes, that is unusually thick to me.

Please read my last post above regarding the landline phone comparison. If you still don't get it, I can PM you to explain. Sigh

 

[vzwuser76]

Is Beats just a gimmick for an equalizer? I don't follow Dr. Dre tech, but I guess that wouldn't surprise me.

The Rezound is unusually thick. You can compare it the the 1st gen LTE phones to make yourself feel better. But, a more fair comparison would be to compare it with the phones it will actually be competing against. And, the Rezound is the thickest phone of them all (even thicker than the Bionic).

BTW, one doesn't need to "hold it in your hand" when you know the exact dimensions. And the "feels better in your hand" argument is a BS argument IMO. For an extreme example: a landline phone can feel better in my hand than any smartphone.

The things I really like about the phone is the red design, and most importantly the unlocked bootloader. It's also supposed to have the best screen. If they used the "Beats headphone and audio" money to make the phone thinner, I would consider it.

Well to put it another way, the Rezound is 1.5mm thicker and wider than my Incredible 2, which is a 3G phone. I have never thought "this is really thick" about my Inc2. Yes the feel in the hand can be subjective. So can styling, preferred OS, preferred manufacturer, etc, etc. From waht I understand, the Razr is wider and thinner than the Rezound. To me, it's like holding a credit card to make a call. Thin and wide can bite into the hand, whereas with a little more depth and sloped edges, it can feel more comfortable.

Also it's not BS to actually feel it in your hand. Just like specs don't necessarily mean a phone will be the best, just having the physical dimensions doesn't necessarily give you a feel for the phone. The slope of the back can make a difference. If the phone's edges are sharp it will make a difference. A lot of reviewers were surprised when they held the Rezound that it didn't feel as thick as they thought it would be, nor as heavy. They already knew the dimensions, but that cannot really replace actually feeling it in the hand. I've had a few phones that I wished I would have held first before I bought them (the Razr V9M springs to mind, very thin and pretty wide).

Yes the Razr's LTE radio supposedly sucks less juice than the Rezound's, but from the review I linked on another post in this thread, it also has less signal strength. Maybe if the Rezound's LTE radio was scaled back it could suck less juice too.

If you like the Rezound, great. If not, there are two other phones to choose from. The Rezound is not going to please everyone, just like neither will the Razr or the Nexus. But at least we have some options rather than one phone per year and take it or leave it.

 

[DroidAV8R]

And then you see the amount of copper on the backplate....I bet you could sell all that copper and make the money back on your Rezound, but then you'd have no data connection.

Speaking of all that wiring, anyone have anything to report on how fast the GPS locks? That was also an issue with the Thunderbolt. Granted it got better with each update.

Haha, ain't that the truth!

I haven't seen anything about the GPS on the Rezound either. I'm hoping that means there are no issues...

 

[Blackthanos]

So, the Rezound uses the older LTE radio which is much larger than what all the other current LTE devices are using which is the reason why it is unusually thick. If you look at the battery sizes and the thickness of the Rezound, Razr, and Galaxy Nexus, you see the Rezound is by far the thickest with the smallest battery. So, yes, that is unusually thick to me.

It's not really accurate to use the term unusually thick since that's kinda of a relative term. Especially when the relavent competing phones don't exactly have the usual shape either. I mean the G-Nex has a curved screen which isn't usual and the Razr is a giant credit card which isn't usual either. You did say it was you opinion and there is nothing wrong with having one. What will become normal for smartphones in the future who is to say but for now all three seem to be on the different side compared to what passes for the usual now..lol. These phones really do have unique differences that are subjective and lean towards a persons personal taste. I do think phones are evolving though in hardware, software, and design. I can't wait to see what the future has in store and what we come to see as normal for a smartphone.

 

[vzwuser76]

That was exactly my point, but I guess I didn't make it clear. The "how it feels in your hand" arguments are very subjective. You also missed my point with the landline comparison. I wasn't talking about the capabilities, I was talking about "how it feels in your hand". To clarify, think of a smartphone that is the size of a landline phone and how some people could argue that it "feels better in your hand" than an iPhone 4. That's an extreme example to illustrate my point.

There is a little flaw in you landline phone comparison. I'm not talking about apps or anything of that nature. The smartphones we are talking about are touchscreen phones, which means they need a large screen area for web browsing, editing text, etc. I have a Panasonic cordless that feels great in the hand, but it would not work as a touchscreen smartphone because it's only 1.75" wide and about 1.25" thick with very rounded edges. That's one of the reason it feels better in the hand than a phone like an of the 3 Verizon's launching, it's narrow and deep. The wider and thinner something is, the worse it feels in the hand.

To use an extreme example of my own, how do you think the Galaxy Tab would work for a phone? Not very well. It would be impossible to use one handed for 99% of the population, and holding it one handed for long periods would cause your hands to ache. It's one of the reasons I didn't like the Tbolt. It was wider (compared to the Rezound and my Inc2). The other thing was the edges didn't slope as much as they do either. With a narrower form factor, decent amount of depth and sloped edges, it makes for a good feel in the hand. The Razr's edges are slightly rounded, but it is wider and thinner with no sloping, which can lead to an uncomfortable feeling. One of the members on here (who described himself as pretty big) said even with his large hands the Razr wasn't as comfortable to hold as the Rezound.

 

[TxGoat]

What it comes down to is not everyone is going to have the same priorities for their phone and anyone that thinks their priorities should take precedence over someone else's, that's fine if you're the one buying the phone for me. Knowing that I'm in a spotty 4G area (even though Verizon's map shows me in a very good 4G area) I'm going to go with the phone that has better 4G connectivity. While the bulk of a phone is something I consider, I've already seen that the Rezound is thinner than the Thunderbolt I'm currently using so to me that's a non-factor. The screen is also reportedly better on the Rezound, and the processor is faster. I'm not sure why you have to be a fanboy because you think a phone is better for you than another phone...?!?!

 

[DroidAV8R]

Why are you so angry? Was the Rezound your creation, or do you own stock in HTC? LOL. Not everyone is going to like you, and similarily not everyone is going to like the phone you love.

So, the Rezound uses the older LTE radio which is much larger than what all the other current LTE devices are using which is the reason why it is unusually thick. If you look at the battery sizes and the thickness of the Rezound, Razr, and Galaxy Nexus, you see the Rezound is by far the thickest with the smallest battery. So, yes, that is unusually thick to me.

Please read my last post above regarding the landline phone comparison. If you still don't get it, I can PM you to explain. Sigh, fanboys.

I'm not angry, I don't work for HTC, I don't own stock in HTC, and I'm certainly not a fanboy. This is definitely not personal for me, but I can see it is for you.

Yes, I generally like HTC, but that's my choice. Like I said, all three of these new 4G phones being launched by Verizon are top-of-the-line, and which one is better for whom is a matter of personal preference. To put it another way, what's better for me is not necessarily better for anyone else.

Yes also, the LTE radio in the Rezound is older and larger than that which is in the Razr, and most likely in the GN. Given the 4G signal issues being reported by some Razr users, I'm not sure that's a good thing. Then again, it may be antenna design and have nothing to do with the radio, but I digress.

Okay, the Rezound is unusually thick to you. Most objective people would not choose the word "unusual" to describe the dimensions of the Rezound, but to each his own.

Yes, I see your last post. I still don't think it makes sense. The difference between a land line phone and an iPhone 4 is nothing like the difference between the Rezound and the Razr/GN either in specifications or intended use.

Thanks for your sarcasm. Just so you know, it doesn't make your position any more reasonable or correct. Thanks anyway, but I'll pass on the PM.

 

[charlie310]

Yes, I did take it personally. The creators of the Rezound killed my family, and now I seek vengeance. Whoever likes the Rezound is my sworn enemy. LOL.

BTW, don't take the "not everyone is going to like you" personally. You obviously took it out of context, seeing how you put it in bold text. Not everyone is going to like me, and not everyone is going to like my phone. Get my point?

I find it interesting that everyone here is able to take criticisms of the Rezound except you. It's not like I'm saying it's a POS or anything.


Everyone made good points, and I can obviously see why you guys will buy this phone. But, I prefer the Galaxy Nexus. I'm not a fanboy, though, and don't have Samsung in my avatar.

 

[vzwuser76]

Yes, I did take it personally. The creators of the Rezound killed my family, and now I seek vengeance. Whoever likes the Rezound is my sworn enemy. LOL.

BTW, don't take the "not everyone is going to like you" personally. You obviously took it out of context, seeing how you put it in bold text. Not everyone is going to like me, and not everyone is going to like my phone. Get my point?

I find it interesting that everyone here is able to take criticisms of the Rezound except you. It's not like I'm saying it's a POS or anything.


Everyone made good points, and I can obviously see why you guys will buy this phone. But, I prefer the Galaxy Nexus. I'm not a fanboy, though, and don't have Samsung in my avatar.

I was considering the Nexus, but for me it came down to a few factors. Thin-ness (see my previous posts), brand new OS (there may be issues with it), and my crap luck with anything with Samsung on it. My blu-ray player I bought 3 months ago will be my last product from them.

 

[DroidAV8R]

Yes, I did take it personally. The creators of the Rezound killed my family, and now I seek vengeance. Whoever likes the Rezound is my sworn enemy. LOL.

BTW, don't take the "not everyone is going to like you" personally. You obviously took it out of context, seeing how you put it in bold text. Not everyone is going to like me, and not everyone is going to like my phone. Get my point?

I find it interesting that everyone here is able to take criticisms of the Rezound except you. It's not like I'm saying it's a POS or anything.


Everyone made good points, and I can obviously see why you guys will buy this phone. But, I prefer the Galaxy Nexus. I'm not a fanboy, though, and don't have Samsung in my avatar.

You're right, I obviously misunderstood your comment. Now, I do get your point. Thanks for clearing that up.

I have no problem with criticism of the Rezound. I'm not under any illusion that it will be perfect. My response to you was based on your characterization of the Rezound as unusual due to its thickness. I disagreed; I did not make a personal attack- frankly, I cannot care less if someone else doesn't like the Rezound.

I don't believe that having HTC in my avatar makes me a fanboy. I like HTC and am excited about the Rezound because I like Sense, and have had good experiences with all three HTC devices I have owned. I am not blind though; I can certainly see that there are other great phones on the market, and why other people may think that those phones are better than those I like. If you look back at my posts on this thread, that should be clear.

So you are getting the GN. That phone looks like it will be killer as well; I'm sure you'll love it. I feel like I will be happier with the Rezound, but I can certainly see why so many people want the GN.

 

[charlie310]

There is a little flaw in you landline phone comparison. I'm not talking about apps or anything of that nature. The smartphones we are talking about are touchscreen phones, which means they need a large screen area for web browsing, editing text, etc. I have a Panasonic cordless that feels great in the hand, but it would not work as a touchscreen smartphone because it's only 1.75" wide and about 1.25" thick with very rounded edges. That's one of the reason it feels better in the hand than a phone like an of the 3 Verizon's launching, it's narrow and deep. The wider and thinner something is, the worse it feels in the hand.

To use an extreme example of my own, how do you think the Galaxy Tab would work for a phone? Not very well. It would be impossible to use one handed for 99% of the population, and holding it one handed for long periods would cause your hands to ache. It's one of the reasons I didn't like the Tbolt. It was wider (compared to the Rezound and my Inc2). The other thing was the edges didn't slope as much as they do either. With a narrower form factor, decent amount of depth and sloped edges, it makes for a good feel in the hand. The Razr's edges are slightly rounded, but it is wider and thinner with no sloping, which can lead to an uncomfortable feeling. One of the members on here (who described himself as pretty big) said even with his large hands the Razr wasn't as comfortable to hold as the Rezound.

Of course there are flaws with any comparisons regarding "feels good in your hand". I wasn't actually trying to make a comparison with a landline phone vs. a smartphone. My point was that "feels good" is relative. Not everyone is going to think the Rezound is more comfortable to hold than the Razr and vice versa. The bolded text in your quote is your opinion. Not everyone likes a narrower, thicker phone. I, personally, like the feel of the Razr (mainly due to the power button placement).

 

[TxGoat]

I don't think I could knock anyone for going with either of the 3 phones. They each have something to offer. I would be happy with either phone to be quite honest. The Rezound just makes more sense for my situation, in a 4G area that's spotty sometimes. I was actually ready to jump on a Razr until I heard that there was some connectivity issues with 4G. I don't want to take a step back from the Thunderbolt as far as 4G connectivity because I'm already used to a certain level of 4G access with the Thunderbolt.

 

[Bob Cat]

I normally don't post in these type of threads. I think it depends on what a person is looking for in a phone or what they use it for. I'm not a gamer so the small difference between screens is not a deal breaker. I don't care about a fm radio or the beats audio cause I don't use my phone to listen to music, I have a radio in my truck/car for that. I don't use my phone for navigation cause I have a magellan for that. I don't use my phone to watch movies on. Seriously?!?!? If I want to watch a movie, I'll watch it on my 60" tv so I can enjoy it without needing my reading glasses. I will probably buy the Rezound because I like HTC for it's unlocked bootloader and I like rooting and roming. It has a dual core processer. It has good memory and storage which is a plus for me cause I use my phone for email, texting and viewing and storing a lot of PDF's and using business apps.

My point is, don't buy a phone from what other people think of it, buy a phone cause it does or has the features that you want in a phone.

 

[Medion]

People fail to realize that you can't compare different brand CPU's clock speeds like they were apples to apples. Just think AMD vs. Intel. So, the Rezound may or may not have the better processor.

Bingo. The analogy I like to use for people who aren't CPU literate is this;

If you have two of the same car, and one is in 1st gear at 4k RPMs, and the other is running in 4th gear at 2k RPMs, which car is running faster? Saying the car in first gear is like assuming that "more gigahertz = moar betterer!!!111".

So, which CPU is faster? In the short analysis, the Snapdragon S3 at 1.5ghz is faster than Exynos/OMAP4 at 1.2ghz (comparing only the CPU element.). Snapdragon uses the Scoprion CPU, which is far more advanced than the Cortex A8. It does many things that the A9 does. OMAP and Exynos both use the A9. Dhrystone MIPS are, IMO, the best way to get a consistent baseline in CPU performance. While any benchmark can be tailored to give you the results that you want, all other things being equal, DMIPS will give you a clearer picture.

A9 puts out 2.5 DMIPS per clock cycle. At 1.2ghz, and dual-core, that means a peak theoretical output of 6,000 DMIPS.

Scorpion puts out 2.1 DMIPS per clock cycle. At 1.5ghz, that means a peak theoretical output of 6,300 DMIPS.

What does this mean? Under full load, The Rezound's CPU is 5% faster than the CPU in Galaxy S2/RAZR/Galaxy Nexus. However, due to having more capability per clock cycle, overclocks on the latter phones will have a more drastic increase in performance than the Rezound. Snapdragon has to be clocked higher to achieve higher performance.

There are other factors to discuss such as battery savings and such, but that gets absurdly technical and depends more on how the software uses the device. Anyone who tells you straight up that "power consumption is better on one over the other" is ignorant to all of the variables. However, it is of my opinion that Snapdragon's battery management is more aggressive for today's applications that are predominantly single-threaded, whereas A9's SMP is better for apps that make better use of multi-threading.

 

[NightAngel79]

So, the Rezound uses the older LTE radio which is much larger than what all the other current LTE devices are using which is the reason why it is unusually thick. If you look at the battery sizes and the thickness of the Rezound, Razr, and Galaxy Nexus, you see the Rezound is by far the thickest with the smallest battery. So, yes, that is unusually thick to me.

Wasn't aware that there was actually a 2nd generation lte chip now? Or is it just a different one, not necessarily better or worse?

Also, I hate how the Razr feels, partly cause it IS so thin, except for the top part where (i assume) the LTE radio is housed along with the camera.


I quoted a couple other posts but decided not to call anyone out. Let me just say that there will be no name-calling, personal attacks (however mild you think they are), or anyone attacking each other.

Lets keep things kosher and remember, as my friend Earlymon says, attack issues - not each other

 

[sean76]

The best in terms of what? There are a number of reviewers who like the True HD screen on the Rezound more than the SAMOLED Plus screen on the Razr.

Best is a matter of opinion- if SAMOLED Plus is the best for you, then I'm sure your next phone will have that tech, and you will be happy with it. At the same time, there are plenty of people (including me) who would disagree with you and would rather have SLCD.

As far as screens in general...

I like Super Amoled (Plus) Screens the Best out of all current screens.

The Razr doesn't have a plus screen, just a regular Super Amoled.

I don't have anything against the Rezound screen at all. I said on many occasions that some Super LCD screens are on the money. Especially when you talk about true whites, and brightness! I think the Rezound will be awesome with 720p resolution.

However, a Super Amoled Plus screen IMO offers the best of both world's...Better whites then reg Super Amoled, brighter then Super Amoled, better Vividness in colors then LCD or Super LCD, and much deeper Black's then any of the LCD's.

What ever makes ya happy is what I say.

 

[EarlyMon]

Wasn't aware that there was actually a 2nd generation lte chip now? Or is it just a different one, not necessarily better or worse?

This is the big question, I totally agree.

I'm really excited by that early battery report from yesterday (I cross-posted it to the Battery thread, hope that's the right place). Compared to what we know about the Thunderbolt, it sure looks like HTC has upped their game with LTE performance and battery life compared to that phone.

I'm really looking forward to some decent teardowns of both phones (like they do at iFixit.com) so we can get part numbers and trace back the data sheets and manufacturing tech on the chips we care most about, like the radios.

Always nice to know the track record of the makers of the supplied components.