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Android |OT5| The Sonic Cycle
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Sold on Samsung: why I wont be getting a G4, at least not anymore (Opinion)
interesting piece about how the G4 is a hard sell
interesting piece about how the G4 is a hard sell
Seems like the 808 in real world use will be just fine, and actually performs higher than the 810 when both units are warm.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...ragon-808-doesnt-get-so-hot-under-the-collar/
And here's Ars' original article regarding the 810's heat issues for reference.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/04/23/in-depth-with-the-snapdragon-810s-heat-problems/
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015...ragon-808-doesnt-get-so-hot-under-the-collar/
And here's Ars' original article regarding the 810's heat issues for reference.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/04/23/in-depth-with-the-snapdragon-810s-heat-problems/
Nice, just about pulls in front of the 805 too in both multi and single core. LG have played a blinder on the chip selection.
Exynos still killing it though.
soundahfekz
Member
What a disaster for Qualcomm.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Basically Samsung has a better chip set so who cares about the G4.
This ignores the fact that the screen and camera are being touted as better, and real world performance outside of games has hit a performance plateau for the average Joe across all flagship devices last year honestly.
Plus the G4 has a larger battery, and it's being touted as more energy efficient.
Design and skin are obviously personal preference, and we need that Anand review in terms of if all of that talk lives up to the hype. The idea that Samsung is a slam dunk is ludicrous at this stage is crazy though.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
Honestly, the only thing I wish it had was quick charging. I really wish it had quick charging.
The Faceless Master
Member
i can't believe these dudes let Sammy win.
same here, that's such a bummer
No. I prefer it, too. Then again I've just had really bad luck with glass lately.
I've cracked my N5 screen twice since March. Doubt I'll even repair this time. What's the point?
Outkast wouldn't agree with you. Can't be serious, though. You prefer the 810?
Gross UI compared to what, anyway? Stock? TouchWiz? Sense? Genuinely curious.
The Faceless Master
Member
you got pros and cons in one blob of text
YuriLowell
Member
So whats the general consensus on the Nexus 6?
Thinking of moving off my Z3V as I dont think its ever getting lolipop.
Thinking of moving off my Z3V as I dont think its ever getting lolipop.
god damn, lol
I think it's definitely going to get Lollipop... but just at an insanely slow rate thanks to Verizon. Everyone else has the update
Correct, the assumption was that the G4 was somehow Edging the S6.
The general consensus is that it's too big and slippery for comfort, has a camera that doesn't live up to its specs, has a screen that can be a little wonky, and is slower than most current flagships due to standard encryption.
The GAF consensus is that it's the most amazing phone ever created and graced upon us by master googy.
The Faceless Master
Member
Fantastic. Need to reboot every 3 days until the memory leak is totally stopped and the camera focuses in a weird fashion, but I've never been happier with a phone.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
In real world usage you won't notice the fucking difference.
It's OK though. I realized you are tone def months ago.
soundahfekz
Member
shoulda struck while the iron was hot. Now everyone knows its trash truck juice
Good thing it didn't have one before the update!
Im not sure if you just lost your brains when being banned or its just your general idiocy
Marty Chinn
Member
Weird, most of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge models for AT&T have been removed from Best Buy.
osiris3355
Banned
Apple's war chest has spoken
Marty Chinn
Member
No, they'd just have a sold out on their status and the inability to click on add to cart. I've been monitoring it daily waiting for the 128 gig versions to come in.
All your posts are about my posts. Try contributing sometime.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
He does. He contributes real talk vs your shit tier posts that are all over the place and non factual half the time.
Bad initial consensus unfortunately.
Camera is top 5 (weakness being slow stock software, video focusing, and edge to edge focus in still shots)
Phone encryption speed is no longer an issue
And the screen is good (great when you calibrate)
Its still one of the best phones with Android today. GS6, Note 4 and Z3 being the main contenders.
If they do come out with a new phone it probably won't be until November like usual. Less they want to piss off Nexus 6 owners like Apple did going from the iPhone to iPhone 3G.
At this rate I'm just hoping for an updated Nexus 7.
They could have just used the 810 and disabled two of the cores for the same effect. That way they could have kept the Adreno 430, LPDDR4 RAM, and quick charging.
They just want to save a few bucks.
Never been happier with a phone, and it's still one of the best you can buy right now (and the near future, taking into consideration Qualcomm's fuckup).
Weaknesses: Camera focusing with macro shots, and it's a little slippery (put a skin on it).
Strengths: Screen, speed, UI/UX, Qi+Quick charging (great if you have subpar battery life due to reception, rogue apps, etc.), Active Display, Moto Dimple™...
Push Bullet will give you all your notifications on your PC and let you respond to texts. It won't let you do phone calls though. Everything else is pretty great.
SolidSnakeUS
Member
I will say, even though it sucks that the G4 doesn't have wireless charging or quick charging, the fact it has a big battery, more power efficient SoC and screen and an interchangeable battery makes up for it.
I'd wait on the battery tests. One of the Snapdragons aces was the power management of the custom cores, but the 808 doesn't have that. Sure, it'll spank an 810, but will be interesting against an 800/801/805.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Should not have put my N6 against my N9 cause now I can't unsee the green tint lol
You can make free calls from google voice through the browser.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
I used to do this until I found out sending long messages split the messages up and sent 4 in a row instead of sending one long message
The Faceless Master
Member
Kind of situational I guess. If I were to go camping or something along those lines, packing an extra battery that lasts longer than the one non-removable one on the S6 is probably something that's way more practical than quick charging where you have no outlets.
I'd still prefer quick charging than not, but then again, it's not a dealbreaker for me because I never have to plug in my phone until I go to sleep (sometimes not even till the next day). I'd probably never be able to do that on an S6.
The Faceless Master
Member
if you're going camping, why wouldn't you pack a 13000 mAh portable battery pack? swappable batteries are awesome for everyday 'oops, heavy usage' times though!
Why would I have to do that when it's faster to just pop out a battery? Do those battery packs support quick charging?