Q. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus should be coming out later this month and I really want to get it. However I know that the era of quad-core devices are around the corner and I realize it is impossible to future proof technology. So I ask if any of you know if it is worth waiting for quad-cores or to buy the Galaxy Nexus and get locked for 2 years through Verizon.
A. Get the Galaxy Nexus. Hopefully it will be released this month, and it's a fine phone. There is ALWAYS something better coming out, and if you always wait for something better then you will never get anything.
Difference between dual core and quad core processor?
Q. Hi there,I'm going to buy a phone and I have compared both specification.
What I didn't get it is the difference between dual core and quad core processor.
As I mention,the phones are Xperia S from Sony and Samsung Galaxy S3 which will release soon.
Xperia S is uses dual core and Samsung Galaxy S3 is uses quad core.
A. Quad core uses 4 cores so it means that it can process more information at the same time. While it's not 2 times more information it still more powerful.
As quad core technology is new, still some dual core processors can beat quad core but in Xperia S and Galaxy S3 case, the Gaalxy S3 beats Xperia by much.
What can I do on a Samsung Galaxy S4 that I can't do on a HTC First?
Q. Alright, so I'm new to smartphones, so bear with me.
I'm a "dumb phone" user who has survived on minimal texting for the past four years. I'm heading off to college this fall, and know that me asking everyone to contact me via email just isn't going to cut it anymore; I'm already starting to text more and more often. My aunt has a really nice data plan through AT&T she's letting me get on.
I know the galaxy has a (much) nicer camera, bigger screen, and a quad-core processor. The thing that turns me off is actually the size. These enormous phones seem more like mini-tablets than phones. The HTC First is a size I'm more happy with (4.3 in screen), I liked typing on it, the phone seems speedy going between menus, and I think I'll be happy with the user experience once I turn the "Facebook Home" thing off (it's really easy to do, under facebook home it runs on typical android jellybean).
The HTC First is $1 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 is $200 (since I'm on contract). Once I buy one, I won't be able to get the contract price again for another two years.
The initial cost isn't a huge deal to me, since my parents are buying me a phone as a birthday present. Of course, I still don't want to spend money for no reason, especially if a different phone would fit my needs better.
I want the phone mainly for email, texting, and *gasp* actual phone calls. Occasional video and map look-up. I don't project being a super-heavy user. I might try doing facetime with some friends I won't see for months at a time.
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Since I'm new to smartphones, I would like someone to explain what I'd be missing by taking the First instead of the Galaxy. I know my pics won't be as nice, but what else? Will a video take longer to download? Can I run fewer applications at a time? It is harder to get internet connection (for some reason)? Will video chat be slow/unusable? What am I losing?
Thanks for your time!
A. The HTC First is a nice phone. The reason why it didn't sell well was because barely anyone liked the Facebook Home overlay. The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a high range phone versus the HTC First, which is a midrange phone. The specs on the Galaxy S4 are definitely better. Galaxy S4 has a quad core processor, removable storage, 1080p display, 13 megapixel camera, etc. While, HTC First has a dual core processor, no removable storage, 720p display, 5 megapixel camera, etc. However, for an average user like you the HTC First should work well enough. Videos should take the same to download, applications might take longer to run because of the lower specs, and the video chat quality is based on your internet speeds. I can tell you that don't expect any Android software updates for the HTC First due to it's low sales unlike the Samsung Galaxy S4.
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Description : Q. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus should be coming out later this month and I really want to get it. However I know that the era of quad-core de...