There is a rumor that the Rogers version will maintain the original processor while being an LTE phone, so it might the version we will get in the States will be the same.
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Samsung Galaxy S III (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
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crazy monkey
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Will Tmobile version work with Wind? If yes Awesome.
Mook1e
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It is killing me waiting for this (Have the original GS I Epic on Sprint) and I'm almost ready to just pull the trigger on the Evo 4G LTE. I might switch to AT&T and buy an international, but I want at least the 32GB model, if not 64GB (which will probably not materialize).
Does anyone know if the Evo can use the 64GB microSD cards?
The swap-able battery for the SIII is also a huge plus, but who knows if they will keep that in the U.S. versions. They need to hurry up and release details for those things already!
Does anyone know if the Evo can use the 64GB microSD cards?
The swap-able battery for the SIII is also a huge plus, but who knows if they will keep that in the U.S. versions. They need to hurry up and release details for those things already!
cartoon_soldier
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I have AT&T...yea choices choices.
Is LTE worth the Exynos/Wolfson audio trade off for AT&T or not...along with my assumption that international versions should have better dev support.
In my opinion, the international version is the one to get not only because of the Exynos/Wolfson, but also because it won't have AT&T bloatware, it will have free wifi tethering without rooting, and Samsung is pretty fast at updating their international phones.
That said, I'm not the type of person who is used to paying $600+ for a phone so I'll be getting the AT&T version.
shinshoryuken
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is this certain?
Not certain, but it would make the most sense. Japan is also getting the S4 instead of the Exynos, although they are also getting 2GB of RAM instead of 1GB.
The DAC on the S4 also appears to be very good from the GSMArena review of the One V.
There is a lot of rumor and circumstantial evidence.
shinshoryuken
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ATT one X and even with the bootloader locked, I was able to take off all the AT&T bloatwares and do some minor mods.
I will really miss the LTE on the One X.....even rumor has it the the Iphone 5 will be LTE...
So far its almost certain that the ATT version will also use the S4 krait as thats what the verizon model is using, just don't know if it will have the 2gig ram like the Japanese counter part.
dualcore krait s4 + 2 gig ram + LTE + bloatware
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Quadcore exynos + 1 gig ram + Wolfson + unlock
which one is a better choice?
If the S4 comes with 2GB, I'd actually prefer that over a 1GB quad core. There probably won't be a real world noticeable difference between the S4 and the Exynos, but having twice the ram would mean better multitasking.
shinshoryuken
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Source from xda says that the multitasking of the GS3 works simillar to the One X..=(
not really a big deal for me, but to some it will be heartbreaking.
cartoon_soldier
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What effect does this have?
The OS can preemptively kill background application for performance reasons.
crazy monkey
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Holyshit. Can not wait.
the shitty sense like multitasking is confirmed?
also, another screen comparison.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Scre...alaxy-S-III-vs-the-fierce-competition_id30435
interesting that the screen is brighter than the galaxy nexus, wonder if that helps with the poor whites.
also, another screen comparison.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Scre...alaxy-S-III-vs-the-fierce-competition_id30435
interesting that the screen is brighter than the galaxy nexus, wonder if that helps with the poor whites.
Guessing this was on the default setting? Would have liked to see the results from "Natural" colour mode.
The Faceless Master
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np.
no Exynos is excusable.
no Wolfson DAC is a crime against humanity.
Agreed. Thank God for UK version having both.
as is the norm with amoled screens, the bitching about screen tints has commenced:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658601
The Faceless Master
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shinshoryuken
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The gnex screen is not bright. The brightest setting on the gnex is like halfway setting on the one x.
Auto brightess on the gnex was soo dim..
Auto brightness is too bright on the GN in my opinion, in low light at least.. One of the first things I did with custom ROM was adjust the auto brightness settings. But full brightness is not up with LCDs, that I agree on.
I wish Android would add auto brightness like the iPhone has, where you can turn auto on but still adjust the slider to make it more or less aggressive.
The Faceless Master
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everyone gets the next galaxy!
SGH-I747M - AT&T
SGH-T999V - T-Mobile
SCH-I535 - Verizon
SPH-L710 - Sprint
everyone gets the next galaxy!
HammerOfThor
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Woooo!
I hope it comes out early June so I don't get fucked with Verizon and their no discount for keeping unlimited data shit.
Edit: For Verizon, it says CDMA. Doesn't that mean 3G?
Or do I have my acronyms mixed up?Ravensmash
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Woop, preordered with Orange and just waiting for release now.
Funny thing is that we'd actually upgraded to the S2 but the sent the wrong colour and it was returned, simply didn't bother to call back and place another order and then this was announced
Funny thing is that we'd actually upgraded to the S2 but the sent the wrong colour and it was returned, simply didn't bother to call back and place another order and then this was announced
I guess Verizon learned their lesson from last year's "We got something soooo much better" fiasco.
Depends on the carrier. If it's DoCoMo, it can only work with ATT/T-mobile. Even then, it might not even have the required bands that you need for HSPA+
ok after 2 days of use, i love this phone, the battery actually last for the whole day even with heavy use.
the only thing that i dont like is while i was playing Mass Effect the phone got warm from the back, i had the same problem with the S1 with some games also, other than that this is one amazing phone and media player.
the only thing that i dont like is while i was playing Mass Effect the phone got warm from the back, i had the same problem with the S1 with some games also, other than that this is one amazing phone and media player.
What was this?
Galaxy Nexus.
I'm hoping mine turns up ahead of UK release!
Ravensmash
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Same here, although Orange said it could take a few days after release to get delivered.
Very eager to feel it in my hand, as I have fairly small hands. From size comparisons it doesn't look much bigger than the S2 which felt very comfortable
Woooo!
I hope it comes out early June so I don't get fucked with Verizon and their no discount for keeping unlimited data shit.
Edit: For Verizon, it says CDMA. Doesn't that mean 3G?
Pretty sure it will suppprt LTE as well. I don't think Verizon is interested in selling any more 3G only phones. They want to get everyone switched over to the 4G network where they have available bandwidth.
Edit: That is consistent with the listing for the other carriers as well. LTE isn't listed for any of them.
shinshoryuken
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LTE with S4 krait for Verizon is pretty much confirm already.
http://forum.vodafone.co.nz/topic/10272-vodafone-to-launch-kiwi-into-space/
yep ..vodafone nz want to launch you into space ...
yep ..vodafone nz want to launch you into space ...
Vanillalite
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BTW if you use wifi most of the time it isn't a big deal, BUT if you live in a real LTE market LTE is like light years beyond anything you've ever seen data wise. Don't undersell LTE speed just to get some slightly better specs in other areas that might not really get used THAT much anyways. I doubt for general phone usage the quad core is really needed to begin with over what the S4 can do. You'll potentially be using LTE all the frick'n time though.
shinshoryuken
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I agree, LTE is the future, even the rumors says that Iphone 5 will have LTE.
Able to watch HD videos(youtube + netflix) on the go without buffering/hiccups is really nice.
I actually think LTE is a big sacrifice just for the quad core exynos especially when the S4 krait ain't no slouch.
If only sense 4.0 wasn't a POS, I would actually keep the One x longer.
If all of a sudden the bootloader gets unlock I'll probably do, but till then I'm getting the SG3 international.
Gamer @ Heart
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I can understand the S4 fustration, but honestly guys, i doubt you will ever really use a quad core chip in your phone to its fullest potential.
Brettison is right, you will use LTE much more and its worth the trade off. 30mbs is the low end of ATT LTE. Its crazy.
What are those of you in verizon LTE markets getting on average now thatthere are so many more phones out there?
Brettison is right, you will use LTE much more and its worth the trade off. 30mbs is the low end of ATT LTE. Its crazy.
What are those of you in verizon LTE markets getting on average now thatthere are so many more phones out there?
The Faceless Master
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no solid news, but it's the next galaxy, they'll have it.
Myoclonic Jerk
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White vs. blue?
I don't really like white phones but the shade of blue they picked looks a little tacky/feminine to me in the press photos. Could look entirely different in person but from what I've seen I'd have to say white.
I think it's an ugly phone regardless of the colour. But hey, I'm not getting it because it looks pretty.