Everyone saw it coming, but I don't anyone was 100% certain that Samsung would just go through with it because this is a big issue... for Qualcomm..
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Everyone saw it coming, but I don't anyone was 100% certain that Samsung would just go through with it because this is a big issue... for Qualcomm..
manfestival
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if it is waterproof and reasonably priced, then I am so in with the new htc. I miss my m7, one of my favorite phones ever and i killed it at a time when money has been low
SO FAUX
Except that LG Flex is benching lower than 805 phones on top of Sammy not doing it. Fine if they're overheating and they can be clocked down to get around it, but the experience for this years flagships could actually be worse than last years and I think that is just sinking in now.
Yikes really? Link?
I've found a more balanced one when I Googled it. Looks like single threaded is much worse, but multi is the best.
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2015/01/lg-g-flex2-benchmarks/
Previous only had the single threads it seems. Still hoping the extra low clock is because of the thermal headroom in LGs silly form factor.
BoboBrazil
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Well I won't be buying a Samsung phone if this is true.
cartoon_soldier
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S6 will be generic looking crap with touchwiz anyway
BoboBrazil
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Probably. Now it will perform like crap too with Samsung's processor. Samsung's processors also have very poor documentation so don't be expecting any custom roms or kernels unless that changes.
BGR (take with huge fucking grain of salt) leaking the S6 specs.
64-bit eight-core 14nm CPU which is 50% faster
5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with a 577ppi density, stunning outdoor visibility, super dim mode for late night.
A huge 20 megapixel OIS camera sensor and a 5 megapixel f/1.8 front-facing camera with real-time HDR
32 / 64 / 128GB of storage
2550mAh battery
Built-in wireless charging
Four hours of usage on a 10 minute charge
Quick connect charging
Samsung Pay: works with 90% of existing magnetic stripe payment terminals, and NFC payment terminals
Metal and glass body
Gorilla Glass 4
Cat 6 LTE
Sad to see the glass body rumor is getting validated. After the iPhone 4 and N4, no fucking thank you.
64-bit eight-core 14nm CPU which is 50% faster
5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with a 577ppi density, stunning outdoor visibility, super dim mode for late night.
A huge 20 megapixel OIS camera sensor and a 5 megapixel f/1.8 front-facing camera with real-time HDR
32 / 64 / 128GB of storage
2550mAh battery
Built-in wireless charging
Four hours of usage on a 10 minute charge
Quick connect charging
Samsung Pay: works with 90% of existing magnetic stripe payment terminals, and NFC payment terminals
Metal and glass body
Gorilla Glass 4
Cat 6 LTE
Sad to see the glass body rumor is getting validated. After the iPhone 4 and N4, no fucking thank you.
Baroquemantic
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I know those BGR specs are bull because of that battery size. Unless that's a typo and it's supposed to be 3550mAh instead of 2550.
osiris3355
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How do you know the battery size is bull?
Oh lol
Baroquemantic
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Because it would be a pretty decent drop in battery size from the S5 which currently has a 2800mAh battery.
brotkasten
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America still ain't gonna use it
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i see the differences alright
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Oh yeah! My $800 bet paid off.
osiris3355
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Last year's battery size has zero effect on the current years. This is not ram or drive space. More efficient radios, CPU, and displays can have a huge effect on battery usage. Not to mention how much samsung likes to battle being the thinnest. No the battery size does not prove this rumor to be fake.
Why the hate?
America still ain't gonna use it----------------------------------------------------------------------------------/s
i see the differences alright
If only they were to remove the HTC logo from the front the M9 would have had a smaller bezzel all around.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Again everyone happy they got another phone instead of waiting for the S6 because it has the Samsung chipset, but I know for a fact that some of you TPain doges couldn't even tell me the fucking difference between the two chips.
I shouldn't expect more from some of you though.
I shouldn't expect more from some of you though.
Jazzy Network
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Isn't the only reason Samsung started using Snapdragon was cause of the LTE radio's in the US? All their other models use Exynos.
Yeah. Though their latest Exynos chip does have LTE radios.
I figured the last round was just using up an order they already placed/fulfilling a contractual obligation.
BoboBrazil
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99% of people that buy the phone don't give a damn what processor is in it or will know the difference. The modding and custom rom community will ignore it though. Qualcomm processors actually have detailed documentation that allows porting of code between devices pretty easily to get roms and kernels up and running. This will be non existent on the S6.
I haven't followed Samsung communities since the S3, but the international versions that used Exynos never had a problem getting rom support if I recall.
brotkasten
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Remember when software buttons meant smaller bezels for phones? Yeah, that was great.
1 step forward, two steps back.
BoboBrazil
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I think the bigger problem is kernel support. Overall though, you will get much less support on phones with exynos processors compared to ones with qualcomm processors since qualcomm provides better documentation. That could always change, but that's how it is right now. I'll be interested in seeing benchmarks once it's out.
brotkasten
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Google is your new carrier.
Google is preparing to sell mobile phone plans directly to customers and manage their calls and mobile data over a cellular network, according to three people with knowledge of the plans, showing how the Internet conglomerate is increasingly wading into new businesses outside of its core in order to spur broader industry change.
The new service is expected run on Sprint and T-Mobiles networks, two people familiar with the product say. Google is expected to reach deals to buy wholesale access to those carriers mobile voice and data networks, making it a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, they say.
https://www.theinformation.com/Google-s-Next-Telecom-Move-Becoming-a-Wireless-Carrier
Awesome. Finally we can get OS updates on time, without going through the carrier BS first.
Google is preparing to sell mobile phone plans directly to customers and manage their calls and mobile data over a cellular network, according to three people with knowledge of the plans, showing how the Internet conglomerate is increasingly wading into new businesses outside of its core in order to spur broader industry change.
The new service is expected run on Sprint and T-Mobiles networks, two people familiar with the product say. Google is expected to reach deals to buy wholesale access to those carriers mobile voice and data networks, making it a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO, they say.
https://www.theinformation.com/Google-s-Next-Telecom-Move-Becoming-a-Wireless-Carrier
Awesome. Finally we can get OS updates on time, without going through the carrier BS first.
BoboBrazil
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They should just buy T-Mobile.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
HTC and android have failed me. Flagship means nothing.
WhiskerFrisker
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Screw that. Google bring Google Fiber to New York and free us from these oppressive and vile internet service providers.
Subsidized flagship phones mean nothing.* You're at the mercy of these Wireless carriers.
The Faceless Master
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got my $180 rebate check today. this has now officially cost me over $100 less than a Nexus 6 guys.
Since it's Google, you're probably not going to see it in major cities any time soon. Also since it's on Sprint and T-Mobile's networks, this'll be useless for a ton of people.
Jazzy Network
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Is this the Sprint/T-Mobile merger we deserve?!
BoboBrazil
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More like a MetroPCS or Straight Talk. I don't really see the point in this unless they offer really cheap prices compared to the alternatives since they are still using T-Mobie/Sprint networks.
Jazzy Network
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The Sprint portion would seem only beneficial if you are in an area with little or no T-Mo coverage. Nothing like that good ol EVDO-REV speeds.
WhiskerFrisker
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Every time I walk past a Sprint store, I chuckle to myself. Anyone seen their new intiative where if you switch from ATiT or Verizon, your plan gets cut in half. They forgot to mention your speeds get cut in half too!
Jazzy Network
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If only they were. More like cut by 90%.
Baroquemantic
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Google as a carrier could be cool, but I bet they find some way to screw it up.
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Edit: Jesus, is Sprint really that terrible? No way their speeds are less than half that of other carriers. But if true, what the hell have they (not) been doing to improve their network?
None of that hardware is going to be efficient enough to make up for a battery that small. Then you add Android on top of it. I guarantee that the phone will have meh battery life. Plus, the other reason I don't believe the specs is that they're from BGR.
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Edit: Jesus, is Sprint really that terrible? No way their speeds are less than half that of other carriers. But if true, what the hell have they (not) been doing to improve their network?
BoboBrazil
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Oh it is much worse than half. If you are lucky enough to get LTE you get 4-5mbps. 3G is dialup speeds. Not to mention the texts that come hours later and missed calls that never even show up until you get a voicemail notification. I used them for 7 years and dumping them was one of the best decisions. Granted I only paid them like $30 a month for service so I could justify bad service due to price.
WhiskerFrisker
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It baffles me that they have as many customers as they do. They are terrible.
Look at this article by CNET on 4G LTE. Sprint literally did the worse in all categories.
BoboBrazil
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They were the "hood" network until MetroPCS started stealing their customers. They gave everyone with bad credit a phone. Still alot of people are loyal to Sprint, because they are afraid of change. I knew people on a family plan paying like $300 a month and they refused to change due to this. They are still losing customers left and right compared to the others. Soon enough T-Mobile will pass them as the number 3.
Jazzy Network
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SPRINT SPARK!
BoboBrazil
Member
SPRINT SPARK!
Another one of their failed promises where they keep dangling the wait, really good stuff is coming, carrot in front of it's customers that's been going all the way back to wimax.
WhiskerFrisker
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SPRINT SPARK!
At least the icon looks kind of neat.
Junior Mint
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My dad REALLY considered jumping to Sprint. He's still on Verizon though. Some people are just really attracted to low prices. Then I tell people I only spend $30 for my plan:
"Really? Through who?"
"T-Mobile"
"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh that sucks"
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Fuck AT&T
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