I think most would ask "Note 2 or RAZR"?
I'm struggling with the same decision. I like the HD for everything except for the camera. Roll-Tide, you don't think there is that much of a difference in picture quality? The pics posted online seem to be somewhat shitty.
I'm trying to decide between the Note 2 and Razr HD Maxx, but am leaning towards the Note 2. Since I work in an area that gets a weak Verizon signal, I need a device with a strong wireless radio. So I'm very interested in how the Note 2 and Razr HD Maxx compare in this regard.
I went from the Razr Maxx to the iPhone 5. iPhone 5 stays connected a lot better to LTE than the Maxx did. In fact, at home in my lower level I would always go from LTE to 3G on the Maxx. So far, no issues with iphone 5 and always stays connected to LTE even though both where showing signal strength around -105 dBm. Upload speed on LTE are much better on iPhone 5. At work on maxx on LTE, I would get upload speeds of 6 to 8 Mbs, which is not bad, but iphone 5 around 18 Mbs. Download speeds are the same. Finally on wifi, at home Maxx download speeds would top out at 20 to 25 Mbs, while iPhone 5 is over 50. iPhone 5 is the the bees knees.
I went from the Razr Maxx to the iPhone 5. iPhone 5 stays connected a lot better to LTE than the Maxx did. In fact, at home in my lower level I would always go from LTE to 3G on the Maxx. So far, no issues with iphone 5 and always stays connected to LTE even though both where showing signal strength around -105 dBm. Upload speed on LTE are much better on iPhone 5. At work on maxx on LTE, I would get upload speeds of 6 to 8 Mbs, which is not bad, but iphone 5 around 18 Mbs. Download speeds are the same. Finally on wifi, at home Maxx download speeds would top out at 20 to 25 Mbs, while iPhone 5 is over 50. iPhone 5 is the the bees knees.
There would be no question if it were me getting a new phone. I have had the Motorola Droid and Droid X, then I moved to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (first Samsung device for me) and this is the first and last Samsung I will ever own. I absolutely hate this phone. The battery life is horrible...I finally had to purchase the Seidio 3800 mAh battery to be able to have any kind of battery life.
Then the biggest problem of all with Samsung phones is the crappy/horrible reception. This Nexus constantly is either dropping calls or my phone never even rings and just simply goes straight to voice mail. So, Samsung will never be an option for me...ever! Go with the Razr Maxx HD...Motorola makes the best radios.
I have the same questions right now. S3 or Razr Maxx HD
Concerns
1.I keep a phone for the full 2 years. Will the S3 make it with 2 kids banging it around.
2.Camera. Is the S3 that more superior...this should be number 1 for me to be honest. Camera.
3. Will a non-replaceable battery hurt me with the HD if 1.5yrs from now it craps out
I'm sold on the Razr HD but that camera is what is stopping me. Hearing so many negatives on the Samsung radios, and fear of build quality are what is stopping me, but I do want that camera.
There would be no question if it were me getting a new phone. I have had the Motorola Droid and Droid X, then I moved to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (first Samsung device for me) and this is the first and last Samsung I will ever own. I absolutely hate this phone. The battery life is horrible...I finally had to purchase the Seidio 3800 mAh battery to be able to have any kind of battery life.
Then the biggest problem of all with Samsung phones is the crappy/horrible reception. This Nexus constantly is either dropping calls or my phone never even rings and just simply goes straight to voice mail. So, Samsung will never be an option for me...ever! Go with the Razr Maxx HD...Motorola makes the best radios.
I went from the Razr Maxx to the iPhone 5. iPhone 5 stays connected a lot better to LTE than the Maxx did. In fact, at home in my lower level I would always go from LTE to 3G on the Maxx. So far, no issues with iphone 5 and always stays connected to LTE even though both where showing signal strength around -105 dBm. Upload speed on LTE are much better on iPhone 5. At work on maxx on LTE, I would get upload speeds of 6 to 8 Mbs, which is not bad, but iphone 5 around 18 Mbs. Download speeds are the same. Finally on wifi, at home Maxx download speeds would top out at 20 to 25 Mbs, while iPhone 5 is over 50. iPhone 5 is the the bees knees.
Well on the GS3 they have at my Verizon store it's noticeably dimmer. It's not so noticeable when watching youtube videos but it is for most of the other things I tried. The dim screen is even noted by the CNET review. See this video at 1:28 where it's placed next to two other phones.
Samsung Galaxy S III Review - Watch CNET's Video Review
That good camera and wireless charging capability is really, really tempting me though but I loved the Maxx HD, ugh!
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