[SOLVED][NBA] Upgrade Time Finally!!

[The Punisher]

Alrite PG Cellphone gurus, I need help on cell phone purchase matter p).


I am looking for an update to an Android phone (have Galaxy Y) and have managed to finalize two candidates:

Sony Xperia S

or

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Are these worth it?

The things I am looking for in a cell phone is fast web browsing, Office editing, a good gaming capability and most of all, a snappy performance. I want the device to be butter smooth and mostly lag free. So kindly help me in this regard.

P.S. I have a budget of 35k so any other suggestions are also welcome. (No apple devices please, already got an Iphone 4s).

Looking forward to suggestions. :wink2:

 

[maryfarrukh]

35k?

Can't you get a Nexus 4 in that kind of budget? I think you can.

From the two, otherwise, I would suggest Galaxy Nexus.

Or

HTC 8X

 

[usmankh10]

Re: [NBA] Upgrade Time Finally!!

If u want to buy new then go for galaxy nexus because of timely upgrades,smoothness nd larger screen
I would suggest u used htc one x ,it have 8mp camera,great build quality,ips display nd running 4.1 jb.

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[The Punisher]

35k?

Can't you get a Nexus 4 in that kind of budget? I think you can.

From the two, otherwise, I would suggest Galaxy Nexus.

Or

HTC 8X

Nexus 4? Seriously? I heard it was retailing for more than 45k in the market. That is why I did not mention it.

And 8X also, in 35k. Dude I would go for it if it was this cheap. :crying:

Anyway would Galaxy Nexus would be enough for my suggested use??
[MENTION=15579]usmankh10[/MENTION]... Yara I personally like HTC OneX, but I have heard that it has battery issues like its drains pretty quickly? Also will it be available in a good condition in 35k?

 

[Lord Ammar]

35k?

Can't you get a Nexus 4 in that kind of budget? I think you can.

From the two, otherwise, I would suggest Galaxy Nexus.

Or

HTC 8X

8X and Nexus 4? I think you forgot the part where he said '35k'.

@OP You can get a used One X for that price. For a new phone however Galaxy Nexus is the best option

 

[crysis2]

Re: [NBA] Upgrade Time Finally!!

Galaxy s2


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[usmankh10]

Nexus 4? Seriously? I heard it was retailing for more than 45k in the market. That is why I did not mention it.

And 8X also, in 35k. Dude I would go for it if it was this cheap. :crying:

Anyway would Galaxy Nexus would be enough for my suggested use??
@usmankh10... Yara I personally like HTC OneX, but I have heard that it has battery issues like its drains pretty quickly? Also will it be available in a good condition in 35k?

i m currently using galaxy nexus,i sold my previous g.nexus nd bought xperia s ,i sold it within 2 days because its battery is worse then g.nexus ,screen is just ok nd 12 mp cam s pathetic .regarding htc one x ,my friend is using it since a month and its battery is just equal to g.nexus ,u cant get more then 20 hours with heavy use but htc one x have better stnadby timing as compared to galaxy nexus .
u can easily get a white/grey htc one x in 10/10 condition with all acc.s nd box in 35k ,waranty one costs around 38k

 

[saffwan]

Get a Galaxy Nexus, it's a great phone. Doesn't lag at anything.

 

[AsadAbrar]

Galaxy Nexus is the best out of the two.

 

[The Punisher]

I guess that puts Sony Xperia out of the question. Most of the folks are recommending HTC OneX and Galaxy Nexus.

Alright, I will look into these phones. And also, what should I look for when buying a second hand phone like HTC OneX? I am kind of a noob when it comes to these things. (sm2)

[MENTION=8060]abobobilly[/MENTION].... Any input on this matter mate??

 

[AsadAbrar]

I guess that puts Sony Xperia out of the question. Most of the folks are recommending HTC OneX and Galaxy Nexus.

Alright, I will look into these phones. And also, what should I look for when buying a second hand phone like HTC OneX? I am kind of a noob when it comes to these things. (sm2)

@abobobilly.... Any input on this matter mate??

Try Wifi and bluetooth. Try calling and check the speakers, microphone etc. And also check the screen and battery.

 

[yousaf465]

Galaxy S3 if you can find one in this price. HTC one X has a locked bootloader and that hurts bigs time.

 

[AsadAbrar]

Galaxy S3 if you can find one in this price. HTC one X has a locked bootloader and that hurts bigs time.

It can be unlocked, no?

 

[The Punisher]

Galaxy S3 if you can find one in this price. HTC one X has a locked bootloader and that hurts bigs time.

It will be quite difficult to find a used Galaxy S3 in this range. And also, does unlocking bootloader do any harm to the device??

I will most probably root my android phone to enjoy its benefits fully. (sm1) That is why I am asking this??

 

[yousaf465]

It can be unlocked, no?

yes, and HTC maintains a database for that, meaning officially voiding warranty. http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader

 

[yousaf465]

It will be quite difficult to find a used Galaxy S3 in this range. And also, does unlocking bootloader do any harm to the device??

I will most probably root my android phone to enjoy its benefits fully. (sm1) That is why I am asking this??

In devices with a locked bootloader including Galaxy Nexus, you have to unlock bootloader before rooting and it is one hell of a headache.

On the other I have rooted, unrooted Galaxy S2 within 5mins with a simple zip file . Also Galaxy S2, Galaxy 3 support apps like Triangle away, Mobile odin etc. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899


Installing and use CFW without SD-Card support is just horrible, just like tethered Jail breaking.


I have changed roms, installed kernels all without requiring a PC thanks to unlocked bootloader, mobile odin and SD card.


And there is unremovable battery another headache if you are into flashing CFW.

 

[The Punisher]

In devices with a locked bootloader including Galaxy Nexus, you have to unlock bootloader before rooting and it is one hell of a headache.

On the other I have rooted, unrooted Galaxy S2 within 5mins with a simple zip file . Also Galaxy S2, Galaxy 3 support apps like Triangle away, Mobile odin etc. [2012.11.17][ROOT] TriangleAway v2.37 - xda-developers and [2012.11.13][ROOT] Mobile ODIN v3.57 - xda-developers


Installing and use CFW without SD-Card support is just horrible, just like tethered Jail breaking.


I have changed roms, installed kernels all without requiring a PC thanks to unlocked bootloader, mobile odin and SD card.


And there is unremovable battery another headache if you are into flashing CFW.

That is scary mate . So what do you suggest?? Obviously finding S3 in this range is impossible.

 

[yousaf465]

Re: [NBA] Upgrade Time Finally!!

That is scary mate . So what do you suggest?? Obviously finding S3 in this range is impossible.

Galaxy S2 or galaxy S3(try it you will find one)

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[XxRebellionxX]

Its cake to root both One X and G.Nexus, just that the Galaxy line-up has a more simplified method, unlocking bootloaders ain't that hard too. You won't be needing either triangle away or ODIN much anyways and HTC has its own flash tool. @OP I will reccomend going for a HTC One X, G.Nexus maybe good but its showing its age and One X is a lot faster than the Nexus. Both One X, S III and Nexus have great dev support but for the price One X is the best choice.

 

[crysis2]

Re: [NBA] Upgrade Time Finally!!

Yes but u can also buy motorola atrix hd with tft screen..
Dragger is selling in market section
With dual core krait cpu
If u like 4.5" screen..
With expandable memory and.removeable battery

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