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So these seem to be my options for phones atm... can someone give me an honest no bs suggestion on which would be the best way to go with this....
its an upgrade on my phone, so contract re signing....
but coming off the desire z...
Cheers
If you can wait and afford it, get the Galaxy S 2 or Sensation
and whats going to make those so much better then the above listed phones
The are both dual core (SGSII is tegra, Sensation is Qualcomm), the sensation has a higher res screen (qHD) and they both have 4.3" screens, sensation has the newer version of sense
Question is, will Canada be getting the HTC
LG Optimus 2X or IS?
I assume the HDH is the HTC Desire HD?
If so, I own all three of these phones and have some feedback for you. The Atrix has the best hardware of the lot (by a mile), but is let down by weak software (Motoblur) and capped upload speeds. The screen on the Atrix is quite good, but I find it a bit washed out. As for the dual-core processor, it is screaming fast, but there is very little software optimized to make use of the processor.
As for the Incredible S and Desire HD, both are quite similar and the main differences are the 4.3" screen on the HD compared to 4" on the IS as well as a front facing camera on the IS. In the real world, the lack of a dual core processor is not apparent today as these two felt as fast as the Atrix. I prefer the HTC Sense to the Motoblur (plus the fact that neither of these capped upload speeds like the Atrix), so overall my preference would be either of the two phones. I found the form factor of the 4" IS was more to my liking as I could use it one handed and hence I'll be sticking to the IS for some time (at least till the HTC dual cores come out). I really wanted to like the Atrix, but I just couldn't live with it's deficiencies.
BTW, both the Atrix and IS have locked bootloaders, so if you want to play with custom ROM's, the Desire HD would be your only choice.
At first I will choose HTC, and then, in HTC, I think Sensation is really great, no matter duo-core or the resolution of screen, or the newest sense.
which one is better?
for the prices:
xperia arc s is the cheapest one then desire hd then incredible s
This is the same decision I had to make this time last year
The reason I went for the Incredible S over the DHD and the Arc (the S wasn't out) was because of its specs.
I knew I would root it one day and be running AOSP
The HTC's have more RAM because it is needed by sense, so I figured they would run AOSP roms better than the Arc
The Arc feels cheap to me
The incredible S has a front camera, which I use sometimes, and the others dont have it
I like having the option of sense as well, it just makes the phone feel a lot different compared to other android phones
So the arc was ruled out for me. With the Arc S, its clock speed can easily be matched anyway with a custom kernel
I ended up choosing the Incredible S over the DHD because it has better battery life, and IMO a better screen.
But, looking at them now specs wise, they are outdated and seemingly low end devices anyway
If I were to get a new phone now, I would at least go dual core. But, that said, I am happy still with the Incredible S, and I am glad I am here. Gotta love the sense of community we have here
arc s looks better, but HTC sense is much better than Sony's ui
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desire hd is a brick, arc s is a sony, incredible s rulz
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desire hd is a brick, arc s is a sony, incredible s rulz
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This one just sums it all up
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The Xperia should only be considered if you're looking for a very slim, stylish phone- other than that. although it is slightly faster than both, the only area it excels over the other 2 is the video mode is continuous AF.
the DHD is one pretty phone, and is unibody aluminium, making it quite a heavy phone its also curved slightly, meaning it doesn't sit fresh on a flat surface. icons and text are also a lot clearer on this phone by virtue of screen real estate, but it can look like someone has activated "disability mode" on the phone. out of the 3 it is the fastest by a nose too.
The Incredible S is the only one of the 3 to have the front facing camera. its also the "smartest" design wise- perfect fit in the hand, nice feeling back. the only issue i have with it is the slightly raised metal "ring" around the phone. I dropped mine one time and it has this weird dual-hing on the corners which can be bent out of their normal position(with great force of course), this can caused issues with putting the back on. it is let down by its wierd video recording and slightly slower AF than the others.
If I were having to pick, I would probably go with option 4 or 5- the Galaxy Nexus or the Nokia N9. These should be around the same costing nowadays. the Nexus gives the best stock ICS experience for the price, and the N9 is just one beautiful piece of kit and the software-meego- although not supported is excellent.
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The ARC S cracks the cases. I searched for it when I bought the Inc S.The Desire HD has the same specs but a bigger screen with the same resolution.
For me the IncS is the best, a 4.0in non brick phone, good construction, good stock roms (I hate sony UI,sense is very very complete).
In my opinion the only phone that I would think of changing the IncS in the same league is the Desire S because of it size, but I heard it has some problems with motherboards.
As i was buying my phone I had a thought about these three phones too. I decided on the IncS due to its slightly smaller screen size of the HD, due to battery saving.
The Sony was more common but all of them seemed to have cracks on the case just above the screens.
I liked that the IncS also had a front facing camera.
Another option for me was the Huawei Honor but that wasn't cheap enough. The LG 2X might be another good bet or the Desire S, slightly smaller but its battery life is meant to be good.
thank GOD you weren't swayed by the 2x- apparrantly the most unoptimiesed pos version of Android ever put on a phone.
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As i was buying my phone I had a thought about these three phones too. I decided on the IncS due to its slightly smaller screen size of the HD, due to battery saving.
The Sony was more common but all of them seemed to have cracks on the case just above the screens.
I liked that the IncS also had a front facing camera.
Another option for me was the Huawei Honor but that wasn't cheap enough. The LG 2X might be another good bet or the Desire S, slightly smaller but its battery life is meant to be good.
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The LG 2X is a cancer, when I bought the IncS (for 250eur, used with almost 2year warranty,a spare original battery, a CaseMatte Cover,8Gb Class 6 card) the LG 2X could be find used for the same price.
Most people who got it had to send to warranty lots of time to fix problems, a new phone came and the problems persisted...
For me the IncS/Desire S are the wisest options.You have the Xperia U, wich in my country can be bought for 190eur vodafone locked.The only drawback is that it doesn't have microsd slot.
which one should i buy... incredible s or desire hd
hello sir. I am new here just registered to post this reply.
I am going to buy an htc cellphone. I have searched upon net and had finally come across two choice... either htc desire hd or htc incredible s. i only have time to decide between these two for a week coz after that shipment will arrive.
as per gsmarena.com both devices have got same hardware except different display sizes, display technology and a front facing camera.
bt i have watched several youtube videos showing that incredibles s has a very bad camera output (video especially) as compared to desire hd... so i wanted to cnfirm that whether the camera quality is same for bth desire hd and incredible s.... if it is so m going to buy incredible s... otherwise desire hd on the go.
thanks in advance. P.S i need a quick reply.
Hey buddy, welcome to xda
When are these reviews from? The sense 2.1 camera that the phone was released with, which is probably in most of the reviews, is average.
Camera quality is much improved with the later versions of sense. The sense 4 camera is full of features and is quite good
But put bluntly, they're both alright in daylight but crap in low light.
Quality is the same imo
There is a thread in general, you can google it called something like " photos taken with your incredible s"
Showcasing our best photography
Video is the same, depending on the rom you use
For me 720p capture has quite a low framerate but 480p is fine.
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Ok, I have a question for everyone out there..
I currently have a Galaxy Nexus and am qualified for an upgrade on Verizon... I was thinking about the HTC One, but the Moto X software (near stock + moto features), but comparing the specs, the Moto X specs are very very similar to that which I already have on the GNex. My question is whether it is really worth the $ to upgrade from a Galaxy Nexus to the Moto X?
Thanks!
Kaz
Watch some reviews on youtube or read some articles. You will soon realise that its far superior
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Trust me, the specs are not similar at all. This is the best performing phone I've ever owned, and I had both the GS4 and the HTC One.
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Speaking as someone who has owned a Gnex you won't be disappointed unless you're a flashaholic. I had the GSM Gnex so it was a little bit different than the Verizon model but close enough for comparison sake. The X is faster, has better battery life, and just feels better in your hand. Even though the screen is the same size it feels smaller. The connection quality is better both radio and wifi-wise. Camera-wise I haven't taken enough pictures to say.
The Galaxy Nexus and this phone aren't playing in the same league. About the only thing similar between them is that they both offer a stock UI experience. There's just no comparison otherwise. For the record, the Moto X is also noticeably better and faster than the Nexus 4, which I had since November last year, so please don't make the same mistake as the uninformed. Just because its 2 cores vs 2 cores, doesn't mean they're on the same playing field. Its like saying the Intel Core-i7 haswell processor is on par with the Core 2 Quad from a few years ago.
Take everything you think you know about specs and forget it. On paper this phone is a ho hum mid range device, but that's the only place that description holds water. This phone is easily the best device on the market today. The only two things I miss about the one I've replaced with the Moto X are the viewability of the screen when outdoors and the superior front facing stereo speakers. This phone is fast, sips battery, and feels great in my hands. I absolutely love it and have no regrets replacing my one with it
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awesome. thanks, guys!
Far far far superior than the Gnex!
I love my moto x over my gnex.
Gotta agree with everyone. This thing is hands down the best phone I've owned.
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it is leagues better than the gnex.. battery alone blows it out of the water
I agree with all the comments here. There really is no comparison. I have been very impressed. Perhaps most noticeable to me is how quick the Chrome browser is. It was a dog on my GNex.
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guys i don't know what to do i've just seen the live presentation of moto g... and damn, 199usd for a quadcore s400 with 16gb...
should i have to wait for the (maybe) coming update, or is it better to sell the razr i for 250$ and get this new phone?
i know the lack of camera and body materials, or memory expandibility (actually have a 8gb microsd, so that's not a problem for me...)
so, please, tell me all of your opinion... with pros and cons in your opinion. thanks in advance!
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guys i don't know what to do i've just seen the live presentation of moto g... and damn, 199usd for a quadcore s400 with 16gb...
should i have to wait for the (maybe) coming update, or is it better to sell the razr i for 250$ and get this new phone?
i know the lack of camera and body materials, or memory expandibility (actually have a 8gb microsd, so that's not a problem for me...)
so, please, tell me all of your opinion... with pros and cons in your opinion. thanks in advance!
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g is bigger so razr i is my choice.
I still prefer my Razr I, G doesn't have NFC and I love my Intel CPU
Also the I is more edge2edge than the G and I like the material of the I
Razr i won't get kitkat, in my honest opinion. If that's the only thing keeping you from selling, I would go ahead and sell
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well... i also love the premium materials... and the compact size, but, i really would like to have 4.4 for the optimizations it brings... and the lack of custom roms cause of x86 arch... i'm praying for seeing that "it'll get 4.4 soon" on the official motorola page
AFAIK the camera is better on Razr over that of the G and whilst an update to the phone would be nice I'm ok with the features it has for what I bought it for. Overall the razr i is still a great phone for me and I would buy it over the G version.
You should take a closer look to their specs. Bear in mind that I don't know how much Razr i costs in your country new or used...
Razr i / Moto G
CPU - Intel Atom Z2480 x86 2Ghz x1 (HyperThreading) / Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1,2Ghz x4
GPU - Power VR SGX540 @ 400Mhz 6.2GFLOPS / Adreno 305 19.2GFLOPS
RAM - 1GB LPDDR2 @ 800Mhz / 1GB LPDDR2 @ 533Mhz (supposed)
ROM - 8GB / 8GB or 16GB
Battery - 2000mAh / 2070mAh
System - Android on x86 4.0.4 update to 4.1.2 / Android on ARM 4.3
Screen - 4.3" SuperAMOLED 540x960 256ppi GG2 / 4.5" LCD GorillaGlass3 720x1280 329ppi
Camera - 8mpx autofocus LED flash 1080p 30fps video / 5mpx autofocus LED flash 720p 30fps video
SecCam - 0.3mpx 640x480 30fps video / 1.3mpx unknown video recording resolution
Connect - NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi N, HSPA+, GPS / Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi N, GPS, HSPA+
SIze - H>122.43mm W>60.71mm D>8.38mm - 126 g / H>129.9mm W>65.9mm D>11.6 mm - 143 g
As you may see here, the Razr i is quite smaller and also features a better display, with a lower resolution. Whether this resolution changes anything or not is down to the use you will give to your phone. The Razr i should have a marginally better battery life due to the type of screen, lower resolution and same battery capacity. Also the Razr has better connectivity overall, supporting NFC and has a marginally better camera, that will appeal to some people. The last advantage for the Razr is the memory bandwith, being an x86 device with an Atom processor, I have seen that the ram speed is about 25% faster than the GS3 which had quite a good RAM. However, the Moto G wins hands down on the CPU and GPU departure. In contrast, it has to power up quite a few more pixels and this narrows down the advantage. You may then choose your phone based on this, and on your likings/kind of usage obviously.
1. Is micro SD support a must?
2. Do you care for Kitkat? Or lots of custom rom options? (pretty sure the G will get plenty of them)
3. Is nfc a big deal for you?
4. Do you care about screen resolution?
I'm deciding between these two phones now as well, and this was the best I could come up with for deciding. If you can answer them you'll know which one you want. Good luck!
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1. Is micro SD support a must?
2. Do you care for Kitkat? Or lots of custom rom options? (pretty sure the G will get plenty of them)
3. Is nfc a big deal for you?
4. Do you care about screen resolution?
I'm deciding between these two phones now as well, and this was the best I could come up with for deciding. If you can answer them you'll know which one you want. Good luck!
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I would add these:
5. Do you need more gaming performance? (buy the G)
6. Do you want a thinner device? (buy the Razr i)
7. Do you want a phone mid-high end design or a low-mid end(moto G)?
I should still advice you that if you are not are frequent user of demanding games, reading, or cpu intensive tasks on android, you will be more than satisfied with the Razr i. If you are more of a power user and dont care much about the features you should buy the Moto G. If you don't like any of the two buy the Nexus 5...
Thanks to all of you guys. I think to take with me the RAZR for the premium feels it gives to me even if less powerful. The only thing I could regret is the fact it will not get Kk.. but. I hope in you modders
Only advantage RazrI has to MotoG is quality and size, screen quality, camera, speaker should be equal, performance, devs and moto support should be better on MotoG.
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I have the same dilemma, I have a Moto G but not used yet as I'm waiting for a screen protector. I was about to get a Razr I but for £50 cheaper the Moto G made more sense. The Razr I i still £150 at the moment, maybe if it drops a little lower I will take one.
EDIT: I bought both a Moto G 8Gb and a Razr I, reason being my sister also wanted a new phone so whichever I didn't want she would take. The issue with Three stores in the UK is that the phone is locked into some protective casing in the shop so you can't hold them, and they don't allow opening one up unless you want to buy it, so it's difficult to compare them in the shops.
However, as soon as you hold both in your hand the Razr I has a much more premium feel, it's probably the nicest phone I have ever handled (and that includes an iPhone 5). IMO the iPhone 5 is a perfect size and weight and this is pretty much the same but without IOS (which is a benefit!).
I don't see much difference in the screen at all in terms of size and quality. The Razr I feels quicker though as you scroll through menus and open up apps etc. Plus the SD card slot is a nice addition (although not one of my requirements).
Is it worth an extra £50/33% premium on top of the Moto G? I guess that depends on what you will use it for. If you're not going to use much storage and are a light user then the Moto G is the one to go for, especially with a guaranteed 4.4 update to Android. If you can spend the extra then get the Razr I it's a bargain for what it is.
I have both at the moment and believe me it's a tough question for sure. I must say one handed use of RAZR i is a big plus.
Razr I advantages :
Better camera
Micro-sd support up to 64gb
One handed use
Premium quality
Better and faster internet experience
Moto G advantages
Better display
Better battery ( just a little )
Better front cam
Current Android version, update to Lollipop
Better gaming experience
I will wait for 4.4.2 on RAZR i to make a better judgement. btw moto g gets 17500 while razr i gets 17000 antutu points. ( the lower resolution on razr i helps to its inferiror gpu compared to Adreno 305 with 720p on moto g )
Would you trade your 16gb x for a 32gb HTC one? Why or why not
I'm not sure which is better and if I should take the HTC. I haven't opened the x yet
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Would you trade your 16gb x for a 32gb HTC one? Why or why not
I'm not sure which is better and if I should take the HTC. I haven't opened the x yet
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given HTC's track record, the sheer size of the phone and the HTC skin, personally i wouldn't. have you played with one yet? have you played with an X?
i don't understand why people buy anything (let alone phones) without knowing that's the choice they want. i can understand remorse after the latest/greatest, etc., etc., blah blah, but if you've done any research, would that have swayed your decision to start? did you want a One, but couldn't afford it? Did someone hand you an X? are there specs/features on the One you wish the X had that's causing your decision?
I won the x, I didn't buy it.
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I won the x, I didn't buy it.
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and there you have it.
i think the X is a great phone. if someone wants to trade their used One for your brand new X, you should be asking yourself why.
also, if you don't want the X, you can sell it online and get whatever phone you want for full retail.
Hey, ive got a one. I would say if youre more music/want some more rapid dev, go for the one. If you dont want sense, thats cool, just flip to GPe and youre good. Theres an abundance of kernels, ROMs, and just all around great Dev for it. Its already rolling out unofficial 4.4.2. My advice is get the AT&T because thats the dev one.
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If you dont mind me asking, how much would you be willing to sell the X for? I know i can get one for $75 at costco, for the 16gb all black, but id be willing to set up some kind of reasonable deal for more or something, if youd be willing to sell. Since you can buy a One for i think $50 (or something last time i saw at the mall) youd still make a profit no matter what. And get that new phone
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Hey, ive got a one. I would say if youre more music/want some more rapid dev, go for the one. If you dont want sense, thats cool, just flip to GPe and youre good. Theres an abundance of kernels, ROMs, and just all around great Dev for it. Its already rolling out unofficial 4.4.2. My advice is get the AT&T because thats the dev one.
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If you dont mind me asking, how much would you be willing to sell the X for? I know i can get one for $75 at costco, for the 16gb all black, but id be willing to set up some kind of reasonable deal for more or something, if youd be willing to sell. Since you can buy a One for i think $50 (or something last time i saw at the mall) youd still make a profit no matter what. And get that new phone
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just remember, you're talking subsidized, locked contract pricing. OP can sell his X for full retail on eBay or Swappa or something similar.
I have both, and this is what I would say:
I prefer the Moto X as a day to day device overall, though you really can't go wrong with either device. The Moto X excels at being a very useful handset that has features I genuinely use all the time. Active Notifications is the best thing since sliced bread, especially if you use your device for work. It really helps you triage items you need to address quickly, at a glance. The voice activation is also great if you do a lot of driving and can't be holding your device (which is against the law where I live).
The other item worth noting is that the size difference is pretty big. The Moto X is a very, very compact device for its screen size, and is the more easily pocketable of the two, and much easier to use one handed. The One is actually quite big for the screen size it has, though it still rests nicely in the hand. And of course the One is just gorgeous as a device, the aluminum casing is stunning.
Where the One really shines is as a media device. The screen is absolutely gorgeous, probably the best on a mobile device today. The speakers are also amazing, with great volume and clear sound. I like the screen on the Moto X despite the lower resolution (I like amoled screens a lot), and the difference in quality isn't as pronounced unless you are directly comparing them, but the One is clearly in a league of its own here.
Basically, it comes down to what you value and what you plan on doing with your device. If you are looking at more of a day to day tool that has great features that help productivity in a nice compact package, stick with the Moto X.
If you are looking at something more for fun, videos, games and music, and don't mind the extra size, the One may be the better choice.
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just remember, you're talking subsidized, locked contract pricing. OP can sell his X for full retail on eBay or Swappa or something similar.
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Didnt think of that. Entirely true. For some reasonni assumed he was talking about one for a specific carrier, i dont know why.
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I have both, and this is what I would say:
I prefer the Moto X as a day to day device overall, though you really can't go wrong with either device. The Moto X excels at being a very useful handset that has features I genuinely use all the time. Active Notifications is the best thing since sliced bread, especially if you use your device for work. It really helps you triage items you need to address quickly, at a glance. The voice activation is also great if you do a lot of driving and can't be holding your device (which is against the law where I live).
The other item worth noting is that the size difference is pretty big. The Moto X is a very, very compact device for its screen size, and is the more easily pocketable of the two, and much easier to use one handed. The One is actually quite big for the screen size it has, though it still rests nicely in the hand. And of course the One is just gorgeous as a device, the aluminum casing is stunning.
Where the One really shines is as a media device. The screen is absolutely gorgeous, probably the best on a mobile device today. The speakers are also amazing, with great volume and clear sound. I like the screen on the Moto X despite the lower resolution (I like amoled screens a lot), and the difference in quality isn't as pronounced unless you are directly comparing them, but the One is clearly in a league of its own here.
Basically, it comes down to what you value and what you plan on doing with your device. If you are looking at more of a day to day tool that has great features that help productivity in a nice compact package, stick with the Moto X.
If you are looking at something more for fun, videos, games and music, and don't mind the extra size, the One may be the better choice.
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What is your opinion on the difference between camera and battery life?
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What is your opinion on the difference between camera and battery life?
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I am not a shutterbug, so take anything I say in regards to camera with a grain of salt. My opinion is that the Moto X takes better daytime pictures and the One takes better low light pictures. Neither one produces anything amazing. The One has Zoe, which is a cool feature that helps you get the perfect shot, while the Moto X has the double wrist flick to start the camera.
If I had to pick a winner it would be the Moto X, for my use, which is just the occasional snapshot at get togethers or when I need to remember something.
Battery life is better on the Moto X in most things. Standby time is better on the Moto X. Video is better on the Moto X. Gaming is better on the Moto X. The One does seem to do better when it comes to network related activity like heavy web surfing or streaming music.
Neither one is a best in class when it comes to battery, but either one will likely get any but the heaviest of user through the day.
I just got an X 2 weeks ago.... And am very happy.
What I did... And my advice to you... Read through the one XDA section thoroughly and the X.... You'll get a good feel for each phones strengths and weaknesses.
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It's tough speaking longevity wise too because the x is 16gb and one is 32
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I changed over from a One to an X and I don't have any regrets (aside from some annoyances with 4.4 but that's a different subject), the X is a fantastic phone. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
I agree with jellmoo on the camera, the X takes some pretty good pictures in decent lighting, better than the One but the One takes better shots in low light plus it has many more options and settings. The One has the better speakers though the X's speaker is clear and loud as well. The One's screen is very good but I personally prefer the X's OLED; if you value absolute clarity the One's screen is better, if you value color and contrast the X's is better. I personally prefer some of the Sense apps over the X's/Google's/alternatives such as the dialer, SMS, email and the customized Sense browser is far far superior to Chrome in every way. It also has the IR port and TV app plus radio. The X has active notifications which I love, the always listening search, better battery life, stock for all that entails good and bad as well as some useful stuff like Assist. The main reason I got the X over the One is because of its size as well as the fact that the One CANNOT be repaired in any way, once its battery dies it becomes an expensive paperweight which I think HTC should be flogged for personally. I did love my One though.
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I changed over from a One to an X and I don't have any regrets (aside from some annoyances with 4.4 but that's a different subject), the X is a fantastic phone. Both have their strengths and weaknesses.
I agree with jellmoo on the camera, the X takes some pretty good pictures in decent lighting, better than the One but the One takes better shots in low light plus it has many more options and settings. The One has the better speakers though the X's speaker is clear and loud as well. The One's screen is very good but I personally prefer the X's OLED; if you value absolute clarity the One's screen is better, if you value color and contrast the X's is better. I personally prefer some of the Sense apps over the X's/Google's/alternatives such as the dialer, SMS, email and the customized Sense browser is far far superior to Chrome in every way. It also has the IR port and TV app plus radio. The X has active notifications which I love, the always listening search, better battery life, stock for all that entails good and bad as well as some useful stuff like Assist. The main reason I got the X over the One is because of its size as well as the fact that the One CANNOT be repaired in any way, once its battery dies it becomes an expensive paperweight which I think HTC should be flogged for personally. I did love my One though.
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Do you find yourself actually using the Moto features?
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I use active notifications all the time, it's great. I didn't think I would use the always listening but I have quite a bit, it's actually useful especially for doing things like sending SMS messages hands free or setting alarms.
I'm wondering being a dual core, vs the quad of the HTC, if it will be future proof as apps and games will require more power/computing?
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Wond3r said:
I'm wondering being a dual core, vs the quad of the HTC, if it will be future proof as apps and games will require more power/computing?
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you're fighting an invalid argument. the X has a quad core gpu and a dual core cpu. plus it has dedicated CPUs for other things like listening service and radio. most phones don't have those additional CPUs and rely solely on the dual/quad core to do all of the work.
there is nothing "yesterday" about the X8's SoC design. its the best in its class.
I had the One and now I have the X. There is no contest, the X is the superior device in every regard. The One has a nice albeit cumbersome body, but aside from that it is just another Android phone. The X on the other hand just oozes innovation. From the X8 chip to the in hand feel to the X specific features- everything has a purpose and nothing is arbitrary. It has superior performance and battery life. Games play better. It's faster in normal use, day to day things. In other words there is no way in hell I would make that trade.
And just a little booster here- I also have the Nexus 5 which is ridiculously fast and just destroys the One all across the board- I prefer the X to the N5.
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I had the One and now I have the X. There is no contest, the X is the superior device in every regard. The One has a nice albeit cumbersome body, but aside from that it is just another Android phone. The X on the other hand just oozes innovation. From the X8 chip to the in hand feel to the X specific features- everything has a purpose and nothing is arbitrary. It has superior performance and battery life. Games play better. It's faster in normal use, day to day things. In other words there is no way in hell I would make that trade.
And just a little booster here- I also have the Nexus 5 which is ridiculously fast and just destroys the One all across the board- I prefer the X to the N5.
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I have also owned the three phones you mentioned and prefer the X. The Nexus 5 was quite nice but I like the form factor and battery life of the X more. Short of that, you touched on many things that I agree with completely.