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re: what is the best Android phone on the market?

Posted on 3/4/14 at 7:06 pm to
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22232 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 7:06 pm to
My wife (no pics) has the G2 and I like it better than the s4. It It is a great phone. I forgot about it in my earlier post.
Posted by AmateurMenace
Member since Apr 2011
152 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 7:36 pm to
Wait a month and get the HTC M8
Posted by Damn It
BTR
Member since Jan 2005
254 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 7:37 pm to
In terms of experience the nexus 5 is number one because of the pure android experience.
But you sacrifice some things in terms of hardware so Google could reach a price point.

The LG G2 is what the nexus 5 is based off of, with top of the line hardware. The HTC one and s4 are solid too.

The s4 is a little gimmicky, but you don't have to use the gimmick features.

The nexus 5 is the best phone if you're buying off contract or with something like straight talk.
You can root the s4 or g2 and install vanilla android if you want the hardware.

If you're rich and want the best of both worlds, you can buy a Google play edition HTC one or s4 for $650...
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41587 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 7:37 pm to
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HTC M8


interested to see what the HTC One 2 will offer. htc evo was an awesome phone and i wouldn't mind jumping back to htc over samsung
Posted by TheUnderDog
My Boat
Member since Feb 2011
942 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 7:40 pm to
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LG G2
Posted by BoogahEatah
Live on Stage
Member since Jan 2004
4146 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 8:47 pm to
Made the switch to the Note 3 in December and love it
Posted by trom83
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2013
4724 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 8:51 pm to
I have the Samsung Galaxy 4 Active. Absolutely love it.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
51602 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:13 pm to
BlackBerry z10
Posted by zeto
BR
Member since Oct 2006
1218 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:15 pm to
Nexus 5
Posted by InflateADate
Member since Dec 2010
879 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:24 pm to
Moto X is the best overall. Mostly plain Google with great additions (touchless control, active notifications and excellent battery)

Nexus 5 if you want straight Google with easy root.

Moto x screen size is better to me at 4.7" to the nexus 5 5" although the nexus has a higher ppi
Posted by AmateurMenace
Member since Apr 2011
152 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:32 pm to
HTC M8 Here's a video of the new HTC phone some kid uploaded. Not the best review but you get to see the phone before official release march 25.
Posted by Tiger n Miami AU83
Miami
Member since Oct 2007
45656 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:37 pm to
HTC one is better than the s4 or s5.

Either HTC one or nexus 5 ftw.
Posted by jaTigerfan
Nashville
Member since Oct 2011
2091 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:38 pm to
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You can root the s4 or g2 and install vanilla android if you want the hardware.



Not with the AT&T or verizon s4, unless you happen to find one with older firmware. Samsung locked the bootloader down tight, so you're stuck with TouhWiz.
Posted by eScott
Member since Oct 2008
11376 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:39 pm to
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If you're rich and want the best of both worlds, you can buy a Google play edition HTC one or s4 for $650

It's actually cheaper to go this route. I haven't had a contract in years.
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 9:40 pm to
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The S4 is better than the Nexus 5. The Nexus may be a little bit faster, but that's it.



The S4 isn't better than the Moto X. I have both.
Posted by geauxtigers6492
Admin in Waiting
Member since Jun 2008
3981 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:16 pm to
I am with Verizon and I couldnt get the N5. I had the Galaxy Nexus before that...loved it.

I was between the S4 and the Droid Maxx, I love the battery life on my phone, that and the S4 seemed to gimmicky and when I tried it out I didnt like the response of the finger swipe thing. It is cool but I figured I wouldnt use it. Loving the MAxx feels alot like my Nexus did.

Short: Went with the Maxx due to Battery life and Nexus feel.
Posted by McLemore
Member since Dec 2003
31618 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 10:24 pm to
i returned my third droid razr maxx hd the other day because the vibrate/haptic feedback hardware kept failing.

they sent me a droid maxx and it's an all-around great phone. much better camera and screen + faster (although not the fastest processor) than previous iteration. and same incredible battery that drew me to the first gen maxx hd.

we'll see. i figure this will get me through the next generation of BS for free then i can jump on real improvements.
Posted by NOLATiger86
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2005
8201 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 11:21 pm to
LG G2
Posted by bigblake
Member since Jun 2011
2502 posts
Posted on 3/4/14 at 11:43 pm to
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