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[Jazzy Network]

Getting da HTC One. So sexy.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Those leaked pics actually make me happy. They made the messaging app not ugly now which really bugged me. Also the aluminium surrounding is good, definitely less cheap looking. Also 2600mah battery...that's my number one reason for considering to begin with.

Now I'm just curious how this screen thing plays out and the release date. Best pic of the surrounding:

 

[Keyouta]

Looks like a nice phone.

 

[Talon]

Ah, the dreaded aluminum band stage of smartphone manufacturers.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Better than the cheap plastic all around phase. Hopefully that's left in the dust. Baby steps for the rest.

 

[Rengoku]

Those leaked pics actually make me happy. They made the messaging app not ugly now which really bugged me. Also the aluminium surrounding is good, definitely less cheap looking. Also 2600mah battery...that's my number one reason for considering to begin with.

Now I'm just curious how this screen thing plays out and the release date. Best pic of the surrounding:

Hmm... If those are the real specs, then it's very close to the S3's size.

For Comparison:

Galaxy SIII: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm (133 g)
Galaxy SIV: 140.1 x 71.8 x 7.7 mm (138 g)

If that thickness measurement is correct, then it's as thin as an iPhone 5 AND it has a removable battery/back cover, that's really quite impressive.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Indeed. At that size an additional 3mm is pretty much nothing. That is very thin.

 

[gimmmick]

Let's not kid ourselves, this thing will sell millions... but common... it's another rehashed design effort for the company. At least when apple does it, you get a premium feeling phone in your hands... this on the other hand will probably feel as cheap as the s3. Hopefully the software delivers.

 

[snack]

This looks just like the S3.

Samsung Galaxy S3S?!

 

[IGotBillySoSpooked]

This might be a stupid question, but is this thing releasing tomorrow or is it just being unveiled?

A lot of sites say the release date is March 14.

 

[Angst]

This might be a stupid question, but is this thing releasing tomorrow or is it just being unveiled?

A lot of sites say the release date is March 14.

Revealed tomorrow. Released in April if the rumours are true.

 

[Keyouta]

I would take a thicker phone for a better battery life. The thinness is pretty impressive though.

 

[Radec]

:lol

 

[kitch9]

Taste the plastic, bitches.

FEEL THE BEND!!!

 

[The Faceless Master]

I would take a thicker phone for a better battery life. The thinness is pretty impressive though.

but it apparently has a 2600mAh battery.

 

[sant]

Those leaked pics actually make me happy. They made the messaging app not ugly now which really bugged me.

It was worse than that?

 

[surly]

At least when apple does it, you get a premium feeling phone in your hands...

Which starts to chip to pieces unless you cover it in a cheap rubber case.

I don't see the big deal with plastic phones. The S3 feels fine to me. Mine's basically in mint condition, even though I've dropped it a few times. It's light and durable and I care more about that than it being made of "premium materials" that aren't durable and only force the price of the phone up.

 

[nhlducks35]

Which starts to chip to pieces unless you cover it in a cheap rubber case.

I don't see the big deal with plastic phones. The S3 feels fine to me. Mine's basically in mint condition, even though I've dropped it a few times. It's light and durable and I care more about that than it being made of "premium materials" that aren't durable and only force the price of the phone up.

I don't get why people have this mindset that if you touch the iPhone the wrong way or never use a case the iPhone freaking falls apart.

I haven't used a case at all for any of my phones and they have no scratches, just a few nicks in some places.

 

[surly]

I don't get why people have this mindset that if you touch the iPhone the wrong way or never use a case the iPhone freaking falls apart.

Maybe it's the huge number of reports online from people who say their phone was chipped after just carrying it around in their pocket.

But then, according to Apple, that's to be expected and is totally normal: -

Are you noticing scratches, dings, and chips on your new iPhone 5? Don't worry, according to Apple's senior vice president of marketing Phil Schiller, that's "normal."

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410170,00.asp

Premium looking materials are not the same as premium materials.

 

[Rewrite]

I don't see myself upgrading to this from my S3 since I <3 it to death, but I'm so excited to see all the videos/info/software about this phone! Bring it!!

 

[Chinner]

Samsung: think alternatively.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

The beta test device for the Note III. Looks like a Galaxy though, I'm not sure why people could have expected otherwise. Samsung is trying to build an iconic shape for their devices while also dodging more Apple lawsuits. So there it is, the result of phone design by lawyers when your primary competitor has a policy of competing by litigating.

 

[remz]

The textured surface on the front looks nice, but it might be the aluminium esque ring making it so. Not so pleased they kept the same look exactly for the back though.


I also really wish they'd ditch their hardware buttons, Like seriously Samsung get with the times.

 

[adelante]

but it apparently has a 2600mAh battery.

Glad they upped the battery capacity. Here's hoping the new processor is as power efficient as they've touted it to be.

Those leaked pics actually make me happy. They made the messaging app not ugly now which really bugged me.

Making the interface white doesn't make it less ugly imho. Still hate the look of those buttons and their placement.

 

[GK86]

Oh shit, 7pm? I will be able to see this after all.

 

[Kiraly]

2600mAh in just 7.7mm is pretty boss.

 

[H_Prestige]

Is it AMOLED?

 

[JCizzle]

Glad they upped the battery capacity. Here's hoping the new processor is as power efficient as they've touted it to be.


Making the interface white doesn't make it less ugly imho. Still hate the look of those buttons and their placement.

Processor efficiency plus the new screen tech that is supposed to draw 25% less power. We'll see!

 

[big_z]

 

[kinggroin]

rolling out the duct tape carpet?

 

[big_z]

rolling out the duct tape carpet?

the back of the phone looks like duct tape, texture and all. looks cheap.

 

[Volotaire]

Just curious, anyone who owns one, how is the build quality of the Xperia Z compared to the Galaxy phones. People have now started to concern me about Galaxy build quality.

 

[JCizzle]

Just curious, anyone who owns one, how is the build quality of the Xperia Z compared to the Galaxy phones. People have now started to concern me about Galaxy build quality.

I think some of that feeling is just having plastic on the phone, but if it means a removable battery then sign me up.

 

[HollovVpo1nt]

If this thing looks exactly like GS3, how will people know I upgraded??

 

[def sim]

I don't get why people have this mindset that if you touch the iPhone the wrong way or never use a case the iPhone freaking falls apart.

I haven't used a case at all for any of my phones and they have no scratches, just a few nicks in some places.

Yeah, I've used mine caseless and it has been fine for the most part. Same with my N4. I find that phones made out of plastic, metal, or glass are all equally susceptible to superficial damage from drops or bumps, but I would rather not get the plastic one. At least not the ones that feel cheap.

 

[Zizbuka]

You guys better hope the build quality isnt the same as the S3 or Note 2. Because those are shit. I own one.

I own both, and the build quality is great.

 

[Zizbuka]

If this thing looks exactly like GS3, how will people know I upgraded??

Maybe they'll put the headphone jack on the bottom.

/mindblown

 

[pestul]

God I wish there was even a hope and a prayer for Koodo to get this device. My Wife would kill me, but I'd have to consider it.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

Wow me, Sammy.

So I can consider selling my 4S.

 

[.GqueB.]

:lol

J35u5 chr15t that'5 th3 b35t th3y c0uld d0?

 

[Nirolak]

Leaks are in a new thread: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=523845

 

[tino]

Can you use your eyes to fast forward the flash video to the good part without hands?

 

[JCizzle]

Can you use your eyes to fast forward the flash video to the good part without hands?

Lol I see where this is going

 

[CrankyJay]

Is it AMOLED?

We will find out tonight, but personally I think it is despite the LCD rumors.

 

[LeleSocho]

Is it AMOLED?

Let's hope not (incoming shitstorm)

 

[CrankyJay]

Let's hope not (incoming shitstorm)

If they started using Red and Green PHOLED it might be better than you think.

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/samsu...-galaxy-s4-could-use-green-pholed-screen-tech

Rumours have surfaced about the Samsung Galaxy S4&#8217;s 4.99-inch 1080p Full HD display suggesting that the company may have invested in a new technology called Green PHOLED.

Previous Samsung devices have used Super AMOLED display tech, but Green PHOLED is, according to Phonearena&#8217;s tipsters, supposedly 25-33 per cent more battery friendly &#8211; an important consideration when you&#8217;re dealing with such a large, high resolution touch display.

Traditional OLED screens use organic light-emitting diodes (hence the name), while PHOLED use phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes instead, which are supposed to be four times as energy efficient.

OLED displays are composed of several different types of diode- red, green and blue - in order to make up the picture on the screen. There is a slight problem with PHOLED though, in that blue PHOLEDs have a lifespan which is considerably shorter than that of their red and green counterparts.

According to the rumours, Samsung&#8217;s Green PHOLED hybridises conventional OLED tech for the blue diodes and uses the power-efficient PHOLED for the rest, creating a nice balance in screen longevity and battery life.

This is also good news for Galaxy S4 buyers with regard to overall phone lifespan on a single charge, because by far the biggest drain on current handsets is the display panel.

Historically, it&#8217;s also been fairly difficult to get decent resolutions and pixel densities out of OLED tech (at least compared to LCD), but Samsung&#8217;s rumoured 1080p Full HD resolution and 440 pixels-per-inch (ppi) pixel density has apparently been achieved by the use of a &#8216;diamond-shaped pixel matrix&#8217;.

So, Samsung&#8217;s Galaxy S4 display is shaping up to hit customer satisfaction on multiple fronts &#8211; a bigger, brighter and sharper picture which will allow the phone to run for longer.

The big Galaxy S4 launch event is scheduled to happen on Thursday March 14 this week at 11PM UK time. Stay tuned to Know Your Mobile for all the details as they&#8217;re announced.

 

[H_Prestige]

We will find out tonight, but personally I think it is despite the LCD rumors.

It definitely looks like AMOLED in the new leaked videos. Hopefully it is normal RGB and Samsung includes some better color presets.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

According to SAMMOBILE it will be using PHOLED.

 

[Futureman]

I think the back of the phone actually looks very nice in those shots above. The "CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP PLASTIC" crowd needs to give it a rest considering no one here will hold the thing for a few months.

 

[zedge]

I think the back of the phone actually looks very nice in those shots above. The "CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP PLASTIC" crowd needs to give it a rest considering no one here will hold the thing for a few months.

It's so tiring.