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Question is the S4 better than the S3

Arjento said:
Question is the S4 better than the S3
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Better hardware bigger screen I'd say yes but are you referring to the regular S4 or S4 Active? Either way I still think the newer S4s are better.

Arjento said:
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S4 Active is better than the S3. S3 is better than original S4 in my opinion. My daughter has an S3 and I had the original S4 before I got my Active and I thought the S4 was extremely laggy. I compared both and I liked her phone better. Just a opinion here, no need for anyone to flame.
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Same here. I am using a regular s4 and I find it laggy , my old note 2 was way more fluid.

tmease1 said:
S4 Active is better than the S3. S3 is better than original S4 in my opinion. My daughter has an S3 and I had the original S4 before I got my Active and I thought the S4 was extremely laggy. I compared both and I liked her phone better. Just a opinion here, no need for anyone to flame.
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I would agree with you if you compare the S3 Stock TW, vs the S4 Stock TW, i, but when both were running Nova Launcher, the S4 was definately smoother than the S3. Theres also a small bit of lag in 3D applications on the S3 that isnt present on the S4, and a few random frameskips making 2D applications not smooth on the S3. Those minor problems is what mainly bugged me with the S3, and i'm happy they arent present in the S4.

I dont know i mean the S4 I9500 is laggy and the S4 I9505 is much more fluid but when i use my girlfriends S3 then i feel a huge diffrence in proformance because the hardware is old and the S4 feels more fluid my answer is S4 I9505
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I have the regular s4 and I have to say that after having the s3 , and the galaxy note 2 is a disappointment.
I'd say the s4 runs far more laggish than both note 2 and s3.
I suppose this may very well be different in a couple of months with the developers in the scene but right now it is like it it's

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[q] s advance i9070 vs siii mini i8190

What is the basic difference between the two phones?
The enhancements can be used with each other?
The advance was my first choice, but when s3 mini came out i picked the mini only for the software update. I think being a new model and galaxy line up, it would receive at least a 4.2 official update.
I don't think there are many differences. Little less ram and cheaper.
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Here is the compare of this phones
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=5033&idPhone2=4469
vonuzu said:
The advance was my first choice, but when s3 mini came out i picked the mini only for the software update. I think being a new model and galaxy line up, it would receive at least a 4.2 official update.
I don't think there are many differences. Little less ram and cheaper.
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S3 mini never got 4.2.2 update so there is no major differences.

Atrix HD and Samsung Galaxy S3 (LTE) has same soc?

Does the atrix hd and galaxy s3 (lte) have identical internals?
Capadac said:
Does the atrix hd and galaxy s3 (lte) have identical internals?
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I believe so, that's why I got an AHD, only camera hardware is different.
I may be wrong, I've done some research.
Depends on which Galaxy S III http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Motorola-ATRIX-HD,Samsung-Galaxy-S-III,Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-AT-T/phones/5718,6330,7131
oh ok i know i saw that somewhere lol, yea the ahd and gs3 do have the same soc with differences in ram but i always wondered why the ahd lags so much when updating or anything to do with storage and the gs3 is usually lag free, i guess the ram makes the difference

Upgrade from S3 to Note 4 or S5 (or wait for S6?)

Subject says it all really... I have a Tmo S3 (d2tmo) non LTE
Getting a little long in the tooth, thinking of upgrading to Note 4 or S5 on T-mobile.... the S5 is a little cheaper monthly, but the Note 4 seems to have better features and hardware.
Opinions?
If you're still using the S3 then either phone will make you a happy camper. If you haven't already, go to a local best buy and play with them. Phablets aren't for everyone. I wouldn't wait though, that S3 won't make it...lol

Is the Galaxy Note 4 your first Samsung phone? (poll)

I am buying a Galaxy Note 4 on Friday. This will be my first ever Samsung phone.
I've previously avoided them due to the extra software, but this time around the combination of hardware was just too much. I really like phones that feature capacitive buttons because I think it's much more efficient, and that really reduces the number of high end flagship phones a lot.
I wish the phone were slightly smaller, but I'll manage.
What about the rest of you? Is this is your first Samsung phone? (poll in thread, please vote)
Not my first, just upgraded from S4 GT-i9506. Picked up my new Note 4 today and I'm already loving it
I've stuck with samsung as I think keeping SDCard support, unlocked bootloader (although now with the new KNOX it voids warranty) and replaceable battery are worth the extra (albeit small due to my carrier) bloatware added to their devices and all the bloat can be removed (depending on your carrier).
Previously I had the Galaxy 5 (not the S5) and the Galaxy S3
No, moved on from GS3. Won't be rooting it for at least a year I guess so don't care about knox counter, most unwanted bloatware can be disabled unlike the GS3 at the beginning, so yeah, having fun with N4 so far.
I've seen the light. Ditching my iphone. I just want the freedom of android and the superior hardware of the Note.
From Samsung Galaxy S2 which was my first smartphone to Samsung Galaxy note 4.
There is something about Samsung electronics as a whole that appeal to me.
My TV is a sammy and my next one will be as well...
SIII was my first Samsung phone
I got an S2 around the time the S4 came out. Untill now i really liked my s2's screen as the colours and blacks were a lot better compared to other phones like iphone and most lcd screens
now i finally got my note 4 and every morning when i wake up i'm like wow its amazing
Its the first one i actually paid myself so its a yes and a no to me
Had a tmobile camera samsung phone back in 2001 or 2002. Then had numerous other phones. And the Galaxy S1, Note 2, Note 4.
Nope had Samsung Epic 4G before.
I600 Blackjack
I900 Omnia
I9000 Galaxy S
P6800 Galaxy Tab 7.7 (yes I used a tablet as my phone for 2 years)
Note 4
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No, I had a S2, S3 and have a Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014) besides my new Note 4.
I'm not a Samsung fanboy though, I really hate their update politics and I'm not a fan of their bloatware. Touchwiz is okay though.
On the other hand I like their hardware and of course the stylus that comes along with the Note series.
The Samsung service in Germany is also pretty good.
First Samsung phone, yes, but I have Note 10.1 tablet and it's quite great even for his age. I wrote hundreds of pages on it.
It's not my first Samsung, but it is my first note. my first Samsung was the Reality u820
Nope, I had a Galaxy s2 first then a Galaxy s4 after that, both phones lasted perfectly until upgrade time, including great battery life and Android updates.
First smartphone was a nokia n8.?
later i had a HTC Desire and HTC one x
I wanted a fast phone with sd and removable battery and choose for note 4
I like it very much and it's my best and fastest phone ever
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Started with the Captive -> S2 -> Note 1, S3, Note3, S4, and now Note 4
Nope, upgraded from my GS4 32GB I9500 3weeks ago to my metal beauty Note 4
Also had S2 16GB and S3 32GB, so its in no way my 1st Samsung, and if the Note 5 is even better than this awesome thing then I wont be leaving Samsung anytime soon.
HTC WFS - Nexus 4 - Nexus 5 - Note 4
Ive had the S2, S3, S4, Note 3 and Note 4. S3 being the weakest link, Note 4 being the strongest.
Just never liked the design on the S3 in comparison to the others. Too organic for my taste. Like the Nexus 6.

You would think they will "Try" to satisfy us with 5.1.1 but no!

Installed 5.1.1 on my 910C thinking It will fix everything at least not asking for extra features but I was so appointed. The phone STILL vulnerable to "Stagefright" I don't know what does this update include but it seems like everything is same as before. Picture takes 3-4 sec to show after shooting, performance is sh!t compare to my Tab S2 which has the same processor but the note 4 lags like hell. Its great to note that its a fresh installation not just an upgrade over odin and root doesn't work anymore. Guess have to wait!
Thought I will share what I found so far. Will update after all apps done installation to see if anything changes.
Update:
Recent app very fast
Antutu score 46k
Ram used 1.4GB
Root doesn't work
Regards
Yathani
Yathani said:
Installed 5.1.1 on my 910C thinking It will fix everything at least not asking for extra features but I was so appointed. The phone STILL vulnerable to "Stagefright" I don't know what does this update include but it seems like everything is same as before. Picture takes 3-4 sec to show after shooting, performance is sh!t compare to my Tab S2 which has the same processor but the note 4 lags like hell. Its great to note that its a fresh installation not just an upgrade over odin and root doesn't work anymore. Guess have to wait!
Thought I will share what I found so far. Will update after all apps done installation to see if anything changes.
Regards
Yathani
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thats what i hate about samsung.
late update.
no new features
no 64bit support
treating s6 and s6 edge like they are only flagships. :/
Im very satisfied with the update for now. Performance is excellent. I prefer this update rather than a fail software like they give for s6.
tmac31 said:
Im very satisfied with the update for now. Performance is excellent. I prefer this update rather than a fail software like they give for s6.
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I would love to show you the performance of the Tab S2 which has the same internal. I'm pretty sure you will change your opinion after that.
Yathani said:
I would love to show you the performance of the Tab S2 which has the same internal. I'm pretty sure you will change your opinion after that.
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my s6 edge sucks with better hardware no thanks. according to an app from playstore stagefright fix is included in 5.1.1. it said not vulnerable
tmac31 said:
my s6 edge sucks with better hardware no thanks.
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S6 scores 70k on Antutu and its launcher fly compare the note 4. I used to have the S6 and its much much faster than note 4
i believe s6 will get marshmallow in 3 months of 6.0 release so maybe they can solve issues plaguing s6 and s6 edge like lags and battery.
while note 4 was always maybe most hated device from them since its launch.
imagine 5.1.1 a small update from 5.0.1 took 4 months :/
marshmallow is just dream to get before march 2016.
Yathani said:
S6 scores 70k on Antutu and its launcher fly compare the note 4. I used to have the S6 and its much much faster than note 4
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nope. and im sure antutu score is totaly wrong 10k cpu score is just joke and no other cpu benchmark supports it. and i have s6 edge atm and note 4 exynos both are almost same for me on everything app opening browsing etc. and s6 edge has has worst multitasking experience ever. i still think note 4 software is way better.
ps:i use nova launcher on both
tmac31 said:
nope. and im sure antutu score is totaly wrong 10k cpu score is just joke and no other cpu benchmark supports it. and i have s6 edge atm and note 4 exynos both are almost same for me on everything app opening browsing etc. and s6 edge has has worst multitasking experience ever. i still think note 4 software is way better.
ps:i use nova launcher on both
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You have defective unit then. My wife has S6 edge and its fast compare to my note 4.
Yathani said:
You have defective unit then. My wife has S6 edge and its fast compare to my note 4.
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maybe you have defective note 4 then? its my 2nd s6 edge its replaced by samsung before.
tmac31 said:
maybe you have defective note 4 then? its my 2nd s6 edge its replaced by samsung before.
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The galaxy s 6 is way way way faster than the note 4 stop making up bull****. My friend has it on 5.1.1 and I and a number of friends have note 4 the s6 absolutely destroys the note in every single category his s6 has never even lagged once
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Drizzy xS said:
The galaxy s 6 is way way way faster than the note 4 stop making up bull****. My friend has it on 5.1.1 and I and a number of friends have note 4 the s6 absolutely destroys the note in every single category his s6 has never even lagged once
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well I have had the S6 ans S6 Edge before and it had times where it would lag once in great while, I wasn`t even a power user, even though it does smoke everything bench marks,:good:
Drizzy xS said:
The galaxy s 6 is way way way faster than the note 4 stop making up bull****. My friend has it on 5.1.1 and I and a number of friends have note 4 the s6 absolutely destroys the note in every single category his s6 has never even lagged once
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I have been using both of them for 4 months and you probably never used it for a long period. While you are defending a device that you dont even use its making me headaches with its bull**** multitasking everyday.
@Yathani: Your Tab S2, does it run 64 bit Android?
pantizol said:
@Yathani: Your Tab S2, does it run 64 bit Android?
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Surprisingly no. This is the first thing i checked after I saw that the Tabs S2 is very very smooth compare to my note 4. I had a high hope that they figured out how to optimize the internal and will see the same on the note 4 soon, but that wasn't the case. I think note 4 need its software to be recreated or Android M will fix it.
At least you guys have 5.1.1 lol all of the N910F users (like me) are just going to sit and cry haha
thedarkmunk said:
At least you guys have 5.1.1 lol all of the N910F users (like me) are just going to sit and cry haha
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nothing changed .. same phone nothing added nothing gained. only number looks cooler 5.0.1 vs 5.1.1
Drizzy xS said:
The galaxy s 6 is way way way faster than the note 4 stop making up bull****. My friend has it on 5.1.1 and I and a number of friends have note 4 the s6 absolutely destroys the note in every single category his s6 has never even lagged once
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All I gotta say is the note4 multitasks better, rather switches apps faster and better. The ram management on the s6/edge/nope5/edge can suck it.
Drizzy xS said:
The galaxy s 6 is way way way faster than the note 4 stop making up bull****. My friend has it on 5.1.1 and I and a number of friends have note 4 the s6 absolutely destroys the note in every single category his s6 has never even lagged once
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Compared to a SD810 Note 4 you might be right. Exynos 5433 and 7420 are very close in terms of CPU, the real difference between the two is the GPU power.
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All I gotta say is the note4 multitasks better, rather switches apps faster and better. The ram management on the s6/edge/nope5/edge can suck it.
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The Note series has a different developer team than the S-series, and they're way better. You can expect the Note 5 FW to be better than the S6's.
Artoriuz said:
Compared to a SD810 Note 4 you might be right. Exynos 5433 and 7420 are very close in terms of CPU, the real difference between the two is the GPU power.
The Note series has a different developer team than the S-series, and they're way better. You can expect the Note 5 FW to be better than the S6's.
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People are comlaining about the Nope5 ram management also. So now what?

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