I suppose not all cores are created the same. It sure feels snappier than the EVO V. The battery life is much better too...it handles standby MUCH better than my EVO V does. It's also a phone that I've longed for since it was released. If you're not in that boat...then YOU SHOULDN'T get one.
BTW, I've read how the international people who have the quad core version hate the battery life.
This phone is better in every way to the EVO V (aside from 3D)...whether that is worth $400 to you is something ONLY you can answer.
If you want to wait for a better Android phone, keep waiting. It may be another year though.
Another tidbit of info...the VM (and boost) S3 is the cheapest of all the S3s out there. An unlocked one from Amazon is between $460-470, and some carriers still want over $500 for the phone off-contract. Hell, an unlocked Galaxy S2 is still selling for $320 on Amazon...and finally went down to $200 on VM once the S3 was launched.
My only gripe is how thin it is. It's hard to pick up when laying face down (evenw ith a case on). I've decided to get an extended battery to fatten it up a bit.
BTW, when the Galaxy S4 hits VM, I'll be getting that one too
Especially if they start making the Active series (waterproof) for Sprint.