Vanillalite
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I dislike the more expensive One Plus Two, but I'm fine with it provided they keep the old model around as a cheaper option.
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I wouldn't be shocked if it was just 6.44" in total considering that's the same as the original Ultra.
Eh, they probably need the extra room for some better thermal management. Basically you'd have to compromise on going lower spec or going bigger and they did the latter.
Just be happy the screen increased instead of just the bezel or stick with the Z3C.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It's literally .1 bigger. That's hardly a massive diff from the last model. It is still under 5" and as already said if you want something super small you'll have to compromise om components and cause of size and tmp.
-Pyromaniac-
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Hmmm I'm not sure I 100% buy that oneplus 2 rumour only because the 5.5 inch screen size. I remember the CEO not too long ago saying that they played around with multiple screen sizes and have finally selected one and it will "surprise people" or something.
Could have been referring to 2 models but his wording didn't seem like it.
Could have been referring to 2 models but his wording didn't seem like it.
Plus 4.7'' is the best size for ease of one hand use and readability.
I dumped iOS after having had an iPhone since the release day of the first model because it had a 4.7 inch screen - it is unusably large and gives me significant cramps when I try and type one handed with it. Every mm smaller than that is important. The screen is already too big on the Z3C, and is bigger than that on the Z1C. By the Z5C we'll be at 5 inches.
Unfortunately for you, unless something happens with CPU/GPU tech (another nm process lower might help, but it doesn't even seem feasible right now), manufacturers are going to go bigger as they can get better specs in that frame. I think you are going to have to make a choice about top of the line and one handed usage at some point I'm afraid.
Who knows, with that margin of error, someone might have even measured wrong and it's the same as the Z3C.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
You're out of luck, like the people who didn't want to leave hardware keyboards. Sorry.
That one still burns.
BoboBrazil
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Doubt One Plus Two will be more expensive than $349-$399. They have a loss leader business plan set up for 2 years. This year's model will continue that. One Plus Two is definitely mine as soon as it releases though as long as they don't screw up the specs.
BoboBrazil
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Note 4. Or get a One Plus One for $300 + tablet.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I feel so disappointed in the M8. The lack of software updates stinks, I thought they had vowed to change that, but I've had no updates since I bought the phone and the bugs are starting to add up. The screen sometimes doesn't immediately turn on, the battery drain is baffling, and my once zippy phone is starting to lag like crazy. Plus it looks like they dropped the ball on lollipop by not overhauling the UI even when/I'd I do get that update. So even though there is a lot to love about this phone, I don't think I'd buy the new one.
But why? Not like it's significantly better in any aspect even with the Moto X 2014. Camera is better, sure. Processor isn't large enough a jump 800 v 801, really? Both are sitting at a sad 2300 mAh battery. So you'd spend like $150 more for a .2 GHz jump and the camera? lol. Or is it the AMOLED screen that you're pining over here?
Ability to Customize and Moto Actions make me think the Moto X is a better choice too. But that's just my own opinion.
Cheers!
It's weird, the last HTC phone I had was the Desire, which I loved, but since then I jsut never managed to go back.
That Z4 compact rumor is perfect. It's, allegedly, 4.7 inches at 1080p with 3,000 mah battery. The 64 bit soc and 3 GB of RAM alone should improve battery life. Sony is going all in this year and doing it early which helps them later with sales, in my opinion.
Swiping was pretty stupid though. If Samsung was smart they'd just put the fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone where your index finger could easily reach it rather than making the home button even bigger.
That would be innovating, though, and that's not Sammy's game.
Shit you're right. This is nearly the perfect phone. There was some rumor earlier that I read which was basically saying the improved the waterproofing to the point where the phone doesn't even need flaps? Not really sure how that would work.
I have an Z3 Compact and the phone has been perfect for me so seeing this makes me happy in case I want to try to upgrade for some dumb reason. It's excellent for one handed use, but I wouldn't mind it going to 4.8 - 5.0 and growing a tiny bit in size. Also would love if they ditched the glass back (mine got scratched up before I put a case on it).
Battery life is still amazing. Space is not as issue because my photos, video, and google music is saved on to my SD card. The phone never lags. I'm running on the Nova launcher. Rarely ever get any forced closes. Everything just works. My only complaint is that auto-rotate sometimes is not very responsive. I don't know if there's just an issue with my sensor.
SolidSnakeUS
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Now only if we can get the REAL Z4 and Z4C on Verizon, but we all know they'll be dicks about it...
Jazzy Network
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Ugh if only carriers could get the Z4c so I can get VOLTE and WiFi calling.
Baroquemantic
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The Z4 and Z4Ultra sound dope. I'd definitely be interested in getting one of them (dat Ultra) since Sony phones have good community support these days.
The Faceless Master
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Just buy a bunch of Z3Cs and 5Ss and just swap a fresh one in when the old one dies.
What's so funny about that? Because it's going to be similar to Apple's Touch ID?
Did you laugh at the Huawei Ascend Mate 7's fingerprint scanner?
The Faceless Master
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I expect based LG to do that this year.
You Are Viewtiful
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LOL no one even had a chance of buying the first one. What a joke company.
BoboBrazil
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Uh everyone had a chance. They've had open sales multiple times and it's easy to get an invite in the one plus thread here in community.
SolidSnakeUS
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They need to fucking stop with the physical home button...
brotkasten
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Software keys suck, add nothing to the experience and you get less screen real estate. They're really dumb.
SolidSnakeUS
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Then you have my GS4 home button which sticks all the time and sometimes works as if it's pressed twice.
Top of line isn't an issue. Premium handset that gets software support is.
Ah, good point. I think the only thing that comes close to a ZC is the Galaxy Alpha which is also apparently going to get the (of course TouchWizzed) Lollipop, but that does compromise in battery life. Honestly looks like no-ones bothering.
Rodney McKay
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Yeah, I've always been interested in Sony phones, especially this last year with them having such amazing battery life, but AT&T never seems to get them anymore.
Junior Mint
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Bet that Sony Z4/C Android skin will still look like something from the Gingerbread era.
Not even joking when I say Touchwiz looks more modern.
Not even joking when I say Touchwiz looks more modern.
They're also giving us stock at least. Official stock binaries.
-Pyromaniac-
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Meh I believe the price increase. Xiaomi did the same thing. And the CEO of oneplus basically admitted it. He said they have a second model of the phone which won't be all about top specs and might be differently designed. I'm thinking they have one slightly more expensive phone with really high specs like the xiaomi mi note pro. And then a normal one maybe smaller with still top specs but not BEAST like 4gb ram. Maybe just 3 and other normal high specs for the regular same price.
Who really knows though.
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