Based you what you want (rooting) I'd get the One X. The Xperia S isn't directly rootable at the moment, and even still, you must unlock the bootloader to to do so. The One X isn't easily rootable either (yet), but you don't need to unlock the bootloader to root it.
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Based you what you want (rooting) I'd get the One X. The Xperia S isn't directly rootable at the moment, and even still, you must unlock the bootloader to to do so. The One X isn't easily rootable either (yet), but you don't need to unlock the bootloader to root it.
still not an A15.
This is all gibberish to me. All I really want to know is which ones are unlockable so I can I use them with a different carrier.
Maybe you did answer the question and I'm just too stupid to realize. That'd be awkward.
Ohh. They're both unlockable, they're GSM phones. Thing is, you need an unlock code from Rogers (or Ebay).
it's an S4
My guess is flagship with SuperAMOLED HD+ making the Nexus look like junk. Who knows though.
thats what i am assuming as well, a pentile would be horrible
ok thats pretty sexy... and just imagine if the adreno wasn't so shit
BootlegSnackz
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Ok I stand corrected. Did some research. Its basically a15 level stuff though...still excited.
You can't stop my shine
Circle T
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Yea, I'm actually quite impressed. I used to carry an Inspire for work, and it instilled within me a deep hatred of Sense. This, however, with Sense 4.0, is really pretty nice. You can tell that ICS is in there, with just some slight skinning going on. There really isn't too many awkward menus and all that.
And yes, I can confirm, the screen on the One X is A-MAZ-ING!!! Really sharp, colors look pretty good, and only ever so slight banding in Settings. And the way it's laminated to the glass is great.
Overall, good stuff all around.
Goddamn So good. Theres really no way to lose now, Im really excited, If the S3 delivers I go for that, if its underwhelming, I wont really give a shit because the OneX is here. Fuck yeah.
Plus Im in one of the few areas where Sprints LTE will actually be shortly after launch. Going to likely get their version, I dont expect the rollout to be speedy, but its going to blanket my home area and my work/travel areas so I will be golden. Can't wait.
BootlegSnackz
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Where'd you get it so early?
Circle T
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Yup. I work in Finance/Operations for them, but my office is at one of the retail stores. The reps all know that I'm a big tech person, so they always let me know when the new, good stuff comes in.
BootlegSnackz
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Wow that's awesome...you must be in GA. Been trying to get in one of their so cal offices. Thanks for the impressions. Making this wait more painful!
Circle T
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Omaha, actually, but yea HQ is down in ATL.
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CM9
For what it's worth, I can see the AT&T building outside my window right now
Circle T
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I haven't forgotten anything. Been following everything about the phone since it was shown. I had that same attitude until I actually saw it in motion/action. Write it off at your own chagrin, but HTC seems to have done a fantastic job here, even with Sense.
Circle T
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Totally. I can easily say that I don't HATE it like I used to on older phones. I'm not fully sold on the new task switcher, but everything else seems really nice. If you've used stock ICS, it will feel very similar, just with a slightly different look. It isn't a complete cluster-fuck like old Sense was on Froyo/GB.
JonathanEx
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My verdict of Sense 4.0 on my One S: it's still a little overcooked. Pointlessly changing little details, some stuff they didn't need to add in, but it's good. It won't slow you down. It won't drive you mad. It works well. And it is an improvement.
Don't you already have the One X Funk?
it's a tegra, it's guaranteed to be slower than the competitionGuys, the dualcore S4 is not going to be faster than the quadcore tegra. The S4 has A15X2=total 30 combat point, the tegra 3 has 4 A9 core = 36 total combat point. I bet the real world benchmark is faster.
Guys, the dualcore S4 is not going to be faster than the quadcore tegra. The S4 has A15X2=total 30 combat point, the tegra 3 has 4 A9 core = 36 total combat point. I bet the real world benchmark is faster.
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tino logic
The Faceless Master
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WAT?Guys, the dualcore S4 is not going to be faster than the quadcore tegra. The S4 has A15X2=total 30 combat point, the tegra 3 has 4 A9 core = 36 total combat point. I bet the real world benchmark is faster.
so you want a 4" phone with a 2012 camera and leading edge SoC?
too small :lol
imagine the battery life...
it sure is good as hell on the iPhone I've been using the past week, but this just doesn't work for me.
Guys, the dualcore S4 is not going to be faster than the quadcore tegra. The S4 has A15X2=total 30 combat point, the tegra 3 has 4 A9 core = 36 total combat point. I bet the real world benchmark is faster.
Better wait for Medfield. x86 X 2 = 172 combat points.
I don't know that you'll get all 4 of those in a phone anytime soon. The One S is close but it's too bad it didn't use the Super LCD2 screen.
You win
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I think most consumers want a 4+ inch phone so something in your size range is becoming the "mid-end" of phones now as consumers realize that more real estate is all good.
The One S is practically 4 inches though, it sounds like it would fit in your skinny jeans and satisfy all your other needs.
Battery size and the pentile screen kill it for me and if I wanted to go that route I'd get the One X anyway. 4 inches is comfortable for one handed use for me, I didn't care much for the Nexus S but that shape and size is my ideal phone.
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PenTile, lol.
The Faceless Master
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it would be unfortunate, but not shocking...
JonathanEx
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After the last week using the One S in the pentile screen I can honestly say I don't know what all the fuss is about. Am I blind or something, because I'm not seeing anything different when not using a microscope.
Pentile only make letter (and sharp straight line) less sharp. But the way human brain read words, you can switch the letters around and the brain can still read words. Less sharp letters does nothing to decrease readability.
The Faceless Master
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some people notice more than others.
I can't believe so many people fell for that trick. No it's not like that.
I am tired of arguing this topic. Too simple put all camera sensor use the same BGRG arrangement like pentile because human eyes are more sensitive the green color. You don't know what you are talking about.
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