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Odoakar
Croatia1837 Posts
Design wise, it's far from M9 and doesn't give that premium feeling of holding something metal and sturdy in your hand. Can't comment on the SW side, I know my S3 dissapointed me to no end with the awful battery and laggy OS and it will take a lot of good reviews to get me back on Samsungs side again. HTC M9 is my choice for this generation. | ||
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Faruko
Chile34173 Posts
On April 20 2015 01:38 Odoakar wrote: Checked it yesterday in the shop and although the front side looks slick, the back side is really, really ugly. There's no mat finish like HTC has, and the camera protruding from the back feels so akward, especially with the back side being so flat, with rough edges. Design wise, it's far from M9 and doesn't give that premium feeling of holding something metal and sturdy in your hand. Can't comment on the SW side, I know my S3 dissapointed me to no end with the awful battery and laggy OS and it will take a lot of good reviews to get me back on Samsungs side again. HTC M9 is my choice for this generation. Ill keep an eye on the M8 if i were you, it will drop quite in price and some reviewers/people are kinda dissapointed with the M9 since it didnt upgade enough. Check reviews or something, maybe you can get almost the same smartphone for a lot less  | ||
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GreenHorizons
United States23848 Posts
On April 19 2015 22:16 endy wrote: When I saw this thread I instantly wondered whether QuantumTeleportation was AutoEngineer's new account. That's what I thought. I was hoping somehow the conversation would turn toward Japan. | ||
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On April 19 2015 23:25 Faruko wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On April 19 2015 11:34 QuantumTeleportation wrote: The 14nm CPU, DDR4 RAM and ultra-fast UFS flash memory inside the Galaxy S6 isn't manly for boosting the intra-application speeds. Rather, these high tech parts are used for other reasons such as loading apps faster and boosting web browsing speeds and smoothness. Also I noticed that the Galaxy S6 tends not to lag much in high stress situations such as having massive amounts photos or videos on a webpage. The iPhone 6 becomes lag city when subjected to the same conditions. Also the double tap to open the camera mechanism can only be achieved with the Galaxy S6 because it requires high processing speeds. Also the CPU/RAM/GPU power on the Galaxy S6 is not its only strength. The high-end design, Quad-HD display (which is rated by DisplayMate as the most color accurate and brightest display in the smartphone industry), and 16MP optically stabilized DSLR-like camera are also huge reasons why people are rushing to buy the Galaxy S6. Some people have realized that not even the iPhone 6S will challenge the Galaxy S6 when it comes to high tech parts. Of course some people want simplicity and that's what iPhones offer. But the Galaxy S6 is just as simple to use IMO, unless someone is really computer/smartphone illiterate. HAHAHAHAHAHA PLEASE STOP I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE Man my X 2014 seems to be from the future because it does it without even having to tap anywhere ! Im 2 taps ahead of the Galaxy S6  ...(for the record, i really like the S6) EDIT: And it seems even the Galaxy s4 has that "impressive high processing speed that you need to double tap a physical button" I'm pretty sure my S2 can do this too... | ||
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Faruko
Chile34173 Posts
I bet it does ! | ||
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Odoakar
Croatia1837 Posts
On April 20 2015 04:25 Faruko wrote: Ill keep an eye on the M8 if i were you, it will drop quite in price and some reviewers/people are kinda dissapointed with the M9 since it didnt upgade enough. Check reviews or something, maybe you can get almost the same smartphone for a lot less Tnx, will look into it, I'm with M7 right now and loving it. | ||
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QuantumTeleportation
United States119 Posts
On April 19 2015 20:46 Jibba wrote: Does QuantumTeleportation sound like a paid Samsung poster to anyone else? Remember when Samsung was caught doing that a couple years ago (and TL had one of them posting here.) I'm not even against the phone. I'm glad Samsung finally figured out design beats tech specs/features in mobile phones, and the sales are vindicating them against people complaining about SD card slots and removable batteries. But man, his posts are shill-y. So I'm a "paid Samsung poster" who also posts about the Apple Watch and states that he loves Apple products? The review that I wrote on page 4 was purely my opinion. It doesn't represent everyone's perspectives and it's not like I'm trying to force people to buy the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge. On April 20 2015 01:38 Odoakar wrote: Checked it yesterday in the shop and although the front side looks slick, the back side is really, really ugly. There's no mat finish like HTC has, and the camera protruding from the back feels so akward, especially with the back side being so flat, with rough edges. Design wise, it's far from M9 and doesn't give that premium feeling of holding something metal and sturdy in your hand. Can't comment on the SW side, I know my S3 dissapointed me to no end with the awful battery and laggy OS and it will take a lot of good reviews to get me back on Samsungs side again. HTC M9 is my choice for this generation. I welcome your opinion. The design on the Galaxy S6 is subject to debate, so is the design on the HTC One M9/iPhone 6/etc. Many people dislike the design on the HTC One M9 because it's too thick and heavy, but then again some people like a weighty feel to their phones. I personally don't like the thick/heavy feeling and the ugly antenna bands at the back of the HTC One M9. I like my smartphones to feel slim and light. Also metal is not the best choice for technology products as it impedes radio signals. http://pocketnow.com/2014/10/15/are-metal-phones-better Glass is the best choice for technology products such as smartphones because it feels premium and yet it doesn't impede radio signals. The disadvantage with glass is that it may shatter when dropped, although the glass on the Galaxy S6 and especially the Galaxy S6 Edge, has proven to be very resilient to shattering. Copy these links into your browser and watch them because I don't want to flood this post with so many videos: youtube.com/watch?v=gdkPKeOVOrk youtube.com/watch?v=DpsyGweP5so Another disadvantage of glass is that it may be more prone to fingerprints than metal smartphones, although the rather glossy metal finish on the HTC One M9 is prone to fingerprints too. I have the Galaxy S6 Edge and fingerprints on the glass are barely noticeable in everyday use and it's not easy to get a lot of visible fingerprints on the back. The Galaxy S6 is most similar to the Sony Xperia Z3, not the iPhone 6 btw. It doesn't mean that Samsung copied Sony. In my opinion (and many analysts and experts' opinions), the HTC One M9 is a poor upgrade over the HTC One M8 for a number of important reasons:
The HTC One M9 is still a great smartphone, however it's not a significant upgrade over the HTC One M8. If you guys are looking for a huge upgrade this year, get the iPhone 6S or the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge. Maybe even the LG G4 (the LG G4's quantum Quad-HD display will be one of the best displays this year) or the Sony Xperia Z4. But not the HTC One M9. | ||
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T.O.P.
Hong Kong4685 Posts
On April 20 2015 12:30 QuantumTeleportation wrote: So I'm a "paid Samsung poster" who also posts about the Apple Watch and states that he loves Apple products? The review that I wrote on page 4 was purely my opinion. It doesn't represent everyone's perspectives and it's not like I'm trying to force people to buy the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge. If you're not a paid Samsung poster, why do you try so hard? | ||
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QuantumTeleportation
United States119 Posts
On April 20 2015 13:58 T.O.P. wrote: If you're not a paid Samsung poster, why do you try so hard? If you see most of my posts I try to give maximal information regarding smartphones and the Apple Watch. Maybe I'm just too over-enthusiastic about high tech products. Please don't mistake that and label me as an Apple or Samsung employee. | ||
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Apotek
Taiwan34 Posts
The best looking phone by far is the HTC One M9. Too bad no one buys them because of Apple and Samsung's monopoly. | ||
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
On April 20 2015 19:33 Apotek wrote: Both the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 are ugly phones to be honest. The best looking phone by far is the HTC One M9. Too bad no one buys them because of Apple and Samsung's monopoly. It's highly subjective, I personally find the M9 bad looking with its giant bezels. I find the S6 very pretty but I think the glass will get scratched very easily and paying for an expensive glass cover only to put a rubber case on it is absurd. Plastic/carbon fiber/nylon/leather/wood covers ftw. I just learned about the Moto Maxx and I love its back cover. | ||
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Apotek
Taiwan34 Posts
On April 20 2015 21:22 endy wrote: It's highly subjective, I personally find the M9 bad looking with its giant bezels. I find the S6 very pretty but I think the glass will get scratched very easily and paying for an expensive glass cover only to put a rubber case on it is absurd. Plastic/carbon fiber/nylon/leather/wood covers ftw. I just learned about the Moto Maxx and I love its back cover. The giant bezels are for protection. The HTC One M9 is thick because HTC doesn't want the phone to break.The iPhone 6/Galaxy S6 are tacky IMO. They break easily when dropped. The HTC One M9 uses aerospace grade aluminum. The iPhone 6/Galaxy S6 don't. It's a shame people dont realize this. The HTC One M9 is very well designed. Yet not many people notice it or buy it. Plastic/carbon fiber/nylon/leather/wood? That's even tackier than iPhone 6/Galaxy S6. The only good thing about the Galaxy S6 is the high-end technology. And the iPhone 6 has 120FPS video recording. Other than that, HTC One M9 is the best, especially the design. | ||
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zev318
Canada4306 Posts
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
On April 20 2015 22:04 Apotek wrote: The giant bezels are for protection. The HTC One M9 is thick because HTC doesn't want the phone to break.The iPhone 6/Galaxy S6 are tacky IMO. They break easily when dropped. The HTC One M9 uses aerospace grade aluminum. The iPhone 6/Galaxy S6 don't. It's a shame people dont realize this. The HTC One M9 is very well designed. Yet not many people notice it or buy it. Plastic/carbon fiber/nylon/leather/wood? That's even tackier than iPhone 6/Galaxy S6. The only good thing about the Galaxy S6 is the high-end technology. And the iPhone 6 has 120FPS video recording. Other than that, HTC One M9 is the best, especially the design. I don't understand the meaning of "tacky", but once again I believe the case material is purely a matter of preference. I find plastic or similar superior because - it absorbs shocks very well so quite often you don't even need a case (I dropped my S2 literally a hundred times over the last 4 years and it never broke) - it gives a much better grip for one hand usage - it's cheap and obviously premium materials are an (bad) excuse for a higher price. - I always remember the debates with my Apple fans friends back then who were making fun of the plastic case of my S2 while 90% of them had a disgusting rubber case around their iPhones :'-) | ||
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maartendq
Belgium3115 Posts
On April 20 2015 22:31 endy wrote: I don't understand the meaning of "tacky", but once again I believe the case material is purely a matter of preference. I find plastic or similar superior because - it absorbs shocks very well so quite often you don't even need a case (I dropped my S2 literally a hundred times over the last 4 years and it never broke) - it gives a much better grip for one hand usage - it's cheap and obviously premium materials are an (bad) excuse for a higher price. - I always remember the debates with my Apple fans friends back then who were making fun of the plastic case of my S2 while 90% of them had a disgusting rubber case around their iPhones :'-) I never really understood why people keep calling aluminium a "premium material". As far as I know it's one of the cheapest and least durable kinds of metal around. My iPhone has plenty of dents and scratches in it from falling on concrete. Not all that premium to me. Although yes, it feels less cheap than holding a plastic slab. Doesn't necessarily mean it is though. | ||
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
On April 20 2015 22:35 maartendq wrote: I never really understood why people keep calling aluminium a "premium material". As far as I know it's one of the cheapest and least durable kinds of metal around. My iPhone has plenty of dents and scratches in it from falling on concrete. Not all that premium to me. Although yes, it feels less cheap than holding a plastic slab. Doesn't necessarily mean it is though. I agree. When I used "premium" I was using the marketers' word, that's why I added it was a bad excuse to sell the phones at a higher price. | ||
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Apotek
Taiwan34 Posts
On April 20 2015 22:25 zev318 wrote: battery life on the m9 seems to be not very good. better get some portable battery packs Battery life isn't that important. Most people can get by for a whole day now. Also where is your proof that the M9 has "not very good" battery life? | ||
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Apotek
Taiwan34 Posts
On April 20 2015 22:31 endy wrote: I don't understand the meaning of "tacky", but once again I believe the case material is purely a matter of preference. I find plastic or similar superior because - it absorbs shocks very well so quite often you don't even need a case (I dropped my S2 literally a hundred times over the last 4 years and it never broke) - it gives a much better grip for one hand usage - it's cheap and obviously premium materials are an (bad) excuse for a higher price. - I always remember the debates with my Apple fans friends back then who were making fun of the plastic case of my S2 while 90% of them had a disgusting rubber case around their iPhones :'-) Plastic feels tacky and is a poor choice of material. It bends easier than metal and it just feels cheap. Aluminum is high quality if you can make it high quality. The HTC One M9 has aerospace grade aluminum. | ||
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Apotek
Taiwan34 Posts
On April 20 2015 22:35 maartendq wrote: I never really understood why people keep calling aluminium a "premium material". As far as I know it's one of the cheapest and least durable kinds of metal around. My iPhone has plenty of dents and scratches in it from falling on concrete. Not all that premium to me. Although yes, it feels less cheap than holding a plastic slab. Doesn't necessarily mean it is though. Exactly. That is what I meant. The HTC one M9 is premium because it feels premium and uses aerospace grade aluminum. It's a shame that no one buys HTC's phones because they are easily the best at designing. Aluminum is very premium if you can make it premium. Just remember buddy. | ||
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Ghostcom
Denmark4783 Posts
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