Best Android Handset on the Horizon

[Brand86]

Hi all

My upgrade is due in the next 3 months so started thinking about what to go for - potentially willing to hold on for longer if something special is on the way.

I've currently got a Samsung S2 and was going to go for an S4 which I believe is due out Q2 or Q3 this year? But otherwise what about the new Nexus devices, Sony Ericson or HTC devices available?

 

[_Tom]

The S4 is rumoured to be announced in March. When we get it on sale in the UK will no doubt be a while yet.

My vote would be a Nexus 4 or hold out for a S4. The S4 is bound to be great.

 

[Lal B3N]

As above really, Nexus 4 or wait for S4.

 

[Tyler@Ultimate]

Nexus 4

 

[realnumber 1]

The new HTC one sounds quite good.

 

[Brand86]

S4 announcement is on March 14th.

I do love my S2 so might stick with that although I've heard good things about the Nexus too.

 

[Badgerman85]

S4 is where its gonna be at i think, currently have the S3, rooted and running CodecRomBlack 10.5.2 and it is just sheer awesomeness

 

[BeXE]

I like the look of the new Xperia Z. Samsung phones have always been far too plasticy for me, and the TouchWiz overlay is pretty intrusive.

 

[Brand86]

Yeah the Samsung cases are a bit cheap, that's my only criticism. They say it's for weight but come on they're hardly going to weigh a ton with a nice aluminium case!

 

[Badgerman85]

This is true, my s3 does feel pretty plasticy!!

 

[John Gordon]

HTC one X..... Underrated.

 

[Sym0n]

The new HTC one sounds quite good.

This and it looks f**king awesome too.

 

[sn00p]

Anyone buying anything other than a Nexus Android device needs to be smacked around the head hard.

 

[Sym0n]

Anyone buying anything other than a Nexus Android device needs to be smacked around the head hard.

Explain yourself in short sentences that I will possibly understand. GO!

 

[sn00p]

Explain yourself in short sentences that I will possibly understand. GO!

Everything else is broken by design.

Nexus devices run the reference version of Android, no bloatware, no mods, pure android.

You'll get at least 2 upgrades of major versions of Android and you'll get them the moment they're released, rather than waiting a year for something that may or may not come out.

 

[Sym0n]

Can't you just flash any Android handset with a vanilla OS install? Yes I actually know nothing about Android LOL.

 

[sn00p]

Can't you just flash any Android handset with a vanilla OS install? Yes I actually know nothing about Android LOL.

No.

 

[sbridgey]

Well you can but you have to know a thing or two about programming first

 

[BRUN]

Nexus 4

 

[Sym0n]

No.

Oh.

 

[coolspot007007]

The HTC one will be the best phone on the market when it comes out IMO but they fall down with keeping on top of updates. If they sorted that out and advertised a LOT better they wouldnt be in such a bad postion compared to the other manufacturers. If they were chosen as a Nexus manufacturer I think you would have an excellent device, but that's really unlikely. I liked Samsungs recent stuff but the plastic feel really lets them down. It's still up in the air whether there will be a Nexus device at Google I/O in May or if it will be later in the year (12 months after the 4).

 

[ben lee]

got the galaxy s3 its awesome for what i want and will be upgrading to the s4 when it comes out.

 

[Brand86]

Will there be a new Nexus 4 coming out in the next few months? I just checked and my upgrade isn't due until June

 

[treemanx]

See what the S4 is like, should be out by then hopefully

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-s...samsung-galaxy-s4-details-leaked-8522265.html

 

[Brand86]

wow. Seems pretty impressive - if a little scary! Had a play on the new Sony last night though, was pretty decent. Nice casing too, felt premium.

 

[Dave Hester]

Will there be a new Nexus 4 coming out in the next few months? I just checked and my upgrade isn't due until June

Highly likely it will be called the nexus 5 if its going to go against the S4's 5 inch screen

 

[Brand86]

That makes sense!

 

[_Tom]

Will there be a new Nexus 4 coming out in the next few months? I just checked and my upgrade isn't due until June

I cant see that happening. Theyve only just managed to get the 4 available.

The S4 looks great although too big for me. i'll stick with my nexus.

 

[Darryl_1983]

I cant see that happening. Theyve only just managed to get the 4 available.

The S4 looks great although too big for me. i'll stick with my nexus.

You soon get used to the size, then you wonder how you managed with anything smaller. I've got the Note 2, and it's brilliant, makes my gf's S3 look like a little toy.

 

[_Tom]

You soon get used to the size, then you wonder how you managed with anything smaller. I've got the Note 2, and it's brilliant, makes my gf's S3 look like a little toy.

I get what you mean to a point. I find it hard to look at a iphone now..