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  • FatHobbit
    My contract is up on 6/1 and I'm looking for a new phone. Galaxy S5 or note 3? Is there something better I'm missing?

    Thanks!
  • Bio-Hazzzzard
    no
  • GoChiefs
    Go with the S5.
  • GOONx19
    GoChiefs;1618145 wrote:Go with the 5S.
    This.
  • Automatik
    If Android, HTC One imo. Or 5S.
  • sherm03
    If you're between those two and you want something right away, go with the S5 over the Note 3.

    If not, it might be smart to wait through the summer to see what launches hit over the next few months.
  • gut
    If you're on VZW, make sure it's XLTE compatible (most of their new phones are, sure the S5 and Note 3 fit the bill). Also might want to make sure it's VoLTE (digital/HD voice) compatible...apparently the new phones are, or will be with a software upgrade but probably won't matter if they charge you a premium for the service.

    Otherwise I hate these huge display screens. IMO people look ridiculous with them, especially the Note 3.
  • FatHobbit
    sherm03;1618174 wrote:If you're between those two and you want something right away, go with the S5 over the Note 3.

    If not, it might be smart to wait through the summer to see what launches hit over the next few months.
    Any idea what's coming out and how long I'll have to wait? My wife dropped her phone and I'm making her use an old one until it's time to upgrade.
  • gut
    I think the Moto X+1 is due out shortly...supposedly will have a 5.2" screen.
  • sherm03
    FatHobbit;1618203 wrote:Any idea what's coming out and how long I'll have to wait? My wife dropped her phone and I'm making her use an old one until it's time to upgrade.
    My guess is the Moto X+1 is the next Android up. Apple will probably be launching the new iPhone in August. But it didn't seem like you were interested in that. HTC recently launched a phone, and Samsung obviously launched the S5 recently. So I think they will be quiet throughout the summer.
    gut;1618210 wrote:I think the Moto X+1 is due out shortly...supposedly will have a 5.2" screen.
    Probably won't see that until some time in the third quarter.
  • superman
    You could always go with the oneplus one.
  • gut
    sherm03;1618219 wrote: Probably won't see that until some time in the third quarter.
    Yeah guess you're right...looks like early August, and history would say probably a little longer for VZW.
  • gut
    superman;1618242 wrote:You could always go with the oneplus one.
    Complete forgot about that. Great price for the specs (way too big for me, but if one were considering the Note 3...). Running Cyanagonmod, the OS should be about as reliable as anything out there. My only concern would be call quality (no idea).
  • Gblock
    i was messing around with an S5 the other day and its pretty awesome and the fastest droid phone
  • Scarlet_Buckeye
    FatHobbit;1618131 wrote:My contract is up on 6/1 and I'm looking for a new phone. Galaxy S5 or note 3? Is there something better I'm missing?

    Thanks!
    Wait till the iPhone 6 drops. #YoureWelcome