Looking for a new phone

monkey-d-luffy

I am looking for a new phone! I'm the owner of an hTC Hero since 2009 (and proud) but unfortunately I have to change phone since the hardware is now outdated... It's been a great adventure but now it is time for change!

So please Geeks help me find a new phone. I'm open to ALL suggestions, even changing OS (WP aside)
I have unlimited budget but the cheaper the better... Also remember I live in tripoli

kthxbai

yasamoka

Well, what phones have already caught your attention? We have to start somewhere, don't we?

Metalloy

I would wait a little, xperia Z or ZL which ever we get is supposedly less then a month away.
I will wait till summer, so I would be able to choose between the galaxy s4 and the xperia Z, and maybe even switch OS.

Gamer

http://www.phonedog.com/2013/02/01/htc-m7-makes-a-brief-appearance-on-stage-at-company-party-thanks-to-ceo-peter-chou/
This is rumored to be released before the S IV and also it said to be the flagship of HTC

mohammadk97

I would recommend you waiting for the xperia z like Metalloy said, its coming out the end of this month. It features a full HD display and 13 megapixel camera and its water and dust proof. Or you can stay with htc and buy its new flagship, the htc m7.

monkey-d-luffy

Just to say that I find Sony's smartphone to be a little.... how to say... not of my taste... They are slow with the OS updates and not always up to date... Same for hTC... I originally wanted the Nexus 4 (but I can't find it) So I decided to chose the Galaxy Nexus bit I am a little bit skeptic (16GB is too little for me and a 5MPx camera is not enough) And I fear that the hardware might be outdated (but then again I might be wrong)

See I'm pretty much confused over which phone I want xD
I considered also the Note 2 but it is TOO big for me....
So yeah now you can see how confused I am...
PS: I don't feel like waiting anymore (had my phone for 4 year so enough is enough xD)

Metalloy

actually they are good with there updates, and more importantly they are really helping the guys from XDA so you'll have plenty of years of rom flahshing if waiting for the official update isnt cutting it for you.
If you really don't want to wait, the obvious would be galaxy s3, BB Z10 which would be really expensive at this point, or possibly HTC one X if you feel like sticking with HTC, I wouldnt go for an HTC these days after seeing 3 out of 5 people having connectivity issues with their HTCs, mainly wifi issues.

monkey-d-luffy

Metalloy wroteactually are good with there updates, and more importantly they are really helping the guys from XDA so you'll have plenty of years of rom flahshing if waiting for the official update isnt cutting it for you.
If you really want to wait, the obvious would be galaxy s3, BB Z10 which would be really expensive at this point, or possibly HTC one X if you feel like sticking with HTC, I wouldnt go for an HTC these days after seeing 3 out of 5 people having connectivity issues with their HTCs, mainly wifi issues.

Exactly why I'm staying away from hTC (my bro own one and I was really disappointed although Sense UI is awesome)
Seeing that the Galaxy S2 has still updates roling (jelly bean announced for february) I think the best pick would be GS3. Also I'm not a flasher type since I am "scared" that it might ruin my phone :/
I considered Z10 but 600$ is too much :/

rtwo2008

Wait for galaxy s4 specs, then decide.

Metalloy

Monkey D. Luffy wrote Exactly why I'm staying away from hTC (my bro own one and I was really disappointed although Sense UI is awesome)
Seeing that the Galaxy S2 has still updates roling (jelly bean announced for february) I think the best pick would be GS3. Also I'm not a flasher type since I am "scared" that it might ruin my phone :/
I considered Z10 but 600$ is too much :/

I am running jellybean on my galaxy s2 rigt this moment, and I really am seeing samsung's UI is gettung more and more mature, major improvement from the ICS, but when it comes to updating your galaxy phone, I still beleive you'll end up flashing it yourself, updates in the middle east area are slower to hit the area and not necesserely as updated as other regions; My S2 is running a Spanish firmware at this point.

monkey-d-luffy

Ok so I've been thinking that the S3 might be the best choice for the following reasons:
-SD Card
-Will have updates rolling for a while
-Big Storage space
-Samsung store has multiple advantage (among them a free antivirus)
-Designed for humans (DUH!)

How much does the 32GB cost?

monkey-d-luffy

Ok Just to upadte you I got the Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9305 With 4G/LTE
I'm loving it. When will Android 4.2 be pushed to it officially?

khanem

where did you get it if i may ask?

vegetaleb

Monkey D. Luffy wroteOk so I've been thinking that the S3 might be the best choice for the following reasons:
-SD Card
-Will have updates rolling for a while
-Big Storage space
-Samsung store has multiple advantage (among them a free antivirus)
-Designed for humans (DUH!)

How much does the 32GB cost?

I don't recommend you to install an antivirus on your phone,it's battery and power consuming for nothing

monkey-d-luffy

khanem wrotewhere did you get it if i may ask?

from a store in tripoli :)

Tarek

S3 size is bigger than a skateboard .. sony is more classy and elegant ..and way cheaper !

xerxes

Monkey D. Luffy wrote
khanem wrotewhere did you get it if i may ask?
from a store in tripoli :)

for how much? if i may ask :)

vegetaleb

Why the hurry? The best phones are coming in 3-4 weeks