Which phone S3, Razr HD LTE, Nexus 4, or Other?

[Nodscene]

I'd definitely wait as there are quite a few phones coming out and you seem to have a working phone already. I'm sort of in the same position where I want a new phone but currently have one so I'm going to hang on to see what the S4, Note 3 etc are like.

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[NSdeadly1]

Originally Posted by Nodscene

I'd definitely wait as there are quite a few phones coming out and you seem to have a working phone already. I'm sort of in the same position where I want a new phone but currently have one so I'm going to hang on to see what the S4, Note 3 etc are like.

8 Exciting Android Smartphones for 2013

Same here. I'll hold onto my S2 for a couple more months and see what the new phones have to offer. From what i've been reading, not only are the processors/gpus getting better but screen res/ppi are as well. Should be interesting

[Eluder]

I currently have the S3, the Note II, Nexus 4 and the Optimus G. Out of all those, the Optimus G is my favourite phone. Yes, the Nexus 4 is great since it does have vanilla Android, but the G just feels like a more polished version of the Nexus 4.
The Note II is a great phone with phenomenal battery life, but it's just a tad too big to use as a daily driver IMHO.

I have heard good things about the Razr HD LTE, however, if you're getting a phone now, you might as well go quad core (Note II, Optimus G or Nexus 4). One thing to keep in mind with the Nexus 4 is that you won't be able to enable LTE anymore with 4.2.2, unless of course you flash the old radio from 4.2.1 to re-enable LTE support.
BTW, battery life on the Nexus 4 with HSPA is phenomenal...

[Jake_HT]

Nexus 4, not only because it is arguably the best phone right now, but the price is completely untouchable. The 4.2.2 update has eliminated a lot of the kernel battery drain.

Plus, when android 5.0 releases in a few months, you won't have to wait until 2014 to use it.... It's likely going to be a great release

[ipaine]

The thing that appeals to me about the Razr is the build quality is really second to none. As for the Nexus, the lack of a micro sd card is a killer. I have a 32GB card in my current phone and it is more than half full with music, movies and pictures, so I need the storage. I looked and from what I can tell while the Optimus G comes with 32GB it also doesn't have a micro sd card slot, so again just can't do it.

It really is a tough choice and yes "IF" I could wait I would as I know there are some 1080p phones coming in March/April but the thing is, if this can happen it has to be bought before March, no choice at all. So because of that I can really only pick from currently available phones. I would love to be able to get a S4 or Motorola "X-Phone" when they come out but just can't wait.

As of now I am really going back and forth between the Razr and the Note II, with the Note being just slightly in the lead. Size is a concern though as this would be my daily use phone. Question for those who have owned/own the Note II, how is the build quality? Do you feel like you should have a case on it? I still say that is one of the best things about my current Razr, no case needed.

[chrisk]

I have a thin case on my Note 2. Replacement back covers are about 30 I think

[ipaine]

The thing with a case is it is making an already big phone even bigger. Honestly a tough choice. I think I will have to go to the store on the weekend and hold them to see what I can live with for size.

[muse108dc]

Have you considered the new blackberry. Personally it is the best experience hands down. The flow may seem like a marketing phrase but its quite acurate, you go from one app to anouther and to messaging and notifications in a smooth, no stopping kind of way

[ipaine]

Not a fan of Blackberry, never really have been and I just don't see enough to get me to use them again.

[muse108dc]

Have you had a look at the new Z10, in person? Completely different device than blackberries of the past. Never been a blackberry fan myself in the past but this new one has me sold.