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Please help me with this decision Hercules vs SGSIII

Hello first I would like to thank you for taking the time to view my thread, it means a lot to me. I appreciate the community. I will cut to the chase.
I am thinking about adding a new line to my plan for my little sister. She is currently on MetroPCS and we figured I could save more by adding a plan to my line (about 15 bucks)
What made this so enticing is that I could possibly upgrade my phone and give her my current phone. I currently have a t-mobile hercules galaxy s2 and I love it. I have owned it for 8 months and its just been so great. Never had an issue and then flashed a rom that made it perfect.
I don't know what to do... should I upgrade and get the Samsung Galaxy s3 and give my younger sister my S2?? She is 15 and I was planning on giving her the Blaze 4G but the development for that phone is rubbish.
She has saved 150 for her new phone so I would just have to pay the rest.
What would you do?
Edit: Can I somehow transfer my text messages from my s2 to my s3 with titanium backup???????

Get the s3
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Ditch the s2 mate. The s3 is better in every way possible. Actually the one thing I think the t989 wins in is aesthetics. The s3 is a bad ass phone but I don't like the way it looks. To me it looks like a miniature Samsung TV.. and I think Samsung TVs are ugly. Just my 2 cents lol
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If you can get an s3 for (effectively) $40, go for it. While I'm happy with my s2, I wanted the s3. I just couldn't justify the extra $120 over the s2.
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Let me start off by saying the s3 is a great phone Ive had 3 of them but if you look at them wrong you will break the glass. Im very careful with my phones but somehow i managed to break 2 of the screens in 2 weeks. Do a search on it, it seems to be a real common thing. Also development is a little slow for it, seems like the tmobile version is like the red headed step child of the variants. I ended up selling the 3rd one I got and came back to the s2 with no regrets.

S3 looks terrible and is fragile. Though it does have advantages I still like my s2 better
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mongo41 said:
Let me start off by saying the s3 is a great phone Ive had 3 of them but if you look at them wrong you will break the glass. Im very careful with my phones but somehow i managed to break 2 of the screens in 2 weeks. Do a search on it, it seems to be a real common thing. Also development is a little slow for it, seems like the tmobile version is like the red headed step child of the variants. I ended up selling the 3rd one I got and came back to the s2 with no regrets.
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I agree with the stepchild reference. If you can get an S3 just get it and enjoy your new toy. Quite sure if you dont like it you can switch out with your family member.

mongo41 said:
Let me start off by saying the s3 is a great phone Ive had 3 of them but if you look at them wrong you will break the glass. Im very careful with my phones but somehow i managed to break 2 of the screens in 2 weeks. Do a search on it, it seems to be a real common thing. Also development is a little slow for it, seems like the tmobile version is like the red headed step child of the variants. I ended up selling the 3rd one I got and came back to the s2 with no regrets.
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How do you figure the T-Mobile version is like the red headed stepchild out of the variants? It's the only one who's had a JB leak thus development is picking up rapidly.
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Get the s3. I'm crying because I didn't wait :'(
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mongo41 said:
Let me start off by saying the s3 is a great phone Ive had 3 of them but if you look at them wrong you will break the glass. Im very careful with my phones but somehow i managed to break 2 of the screens in 2 weeks. Do a search on it, it seems to be a real common thing. Also development is a little slow for it, seems like the tmobile version is like the red headed step child of the variants. I ended up selling the 3rd one I got and came back to the s2 with no regrets.
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The tmobile s2 is the read headed stepchild of its variants. The tmobile s3, on the other hand, is the same as its variants. But it has had a JB leak so it has better development than the others.
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narlynarwhal said:
The tmobile s2 is the read headed stepchild of its variants. The tmobile s3, on the other hand, is the same as its variants. But it has had a JB leak so it has better development than the others.
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Which is why I'm crying :'(
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elesbb said:
Which is why I'm crying :'(
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Your phone still has a decent resale value. Or.. It did until T-Mobile and Walmart made it available for $299.
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I would personally go for the s3. And use sms backup for your texts. Especially if you're going from one phone to a different phone, titanium message restores cause the messaging app to crash.
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narlynarwhal said:
The tmobile s2 is the read headed stepchild of its variants. The tmobile s3, on the other hand, is the same as its variants. But it has had a JB leak so it has better development than the others.
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Funny how we were saying the same thing about the tmobile vibrant (original galaxy s and only variant to not get gingerbread). For whatever reason, Samsung and t mobile have a history of treating their galaxy variants like red headed stepchildren.
Can we really be surprised if the trend continues?
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If I could only take the S4 SoS, 2Gb of RAM, Super Amoled HD screen.......and the multi-color notification led.. cram it into my t989.. Id be set..
I really don't care for the build of the SGIII but its internal hardware packs a nice punch... exterior is garbage

ellac49 said:
If I could only take the S4 SoS, 2Gb of RAM, Super Amoled HD screen.......and the multi-color notification led.. cram it into my t989.. Id be set..
I really don't care for the build of the SGIII but its internal hardware packs a nice punch... exterior is garbage
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I just want all the software goodies, and functionality. My s2x is fast enough. Its probably faster than the soon to be released ip5. Having my son's ip4s, my i4, and my gs2x side by side, my galaxy beat both quite easily in real world use age.
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Im waiting to see what this fall brings. Im pretty tempted by the possibility of Wireless charging for the Lumias. The charging port on my S2 got messed up somehow and charges VERY slowly as a result.

steve adams said:
I just want all the software goodies, and functionality. My s2x is fast enough. Its probably faster than the soon to be released ip5. Having my son's ip4s, my i4, and my gs2x side by side, my galaxy beat both quite easily in real world use age.
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I uhhh.. find that very hard to believe. The CPU in the iPhone 4s and upcoming i5 run circles around the old s3 chip in this phone. Not trying to defend Apple or anything but the CPU in the t989 is a boat compared to the normal exynos 4 in the other GSIIs.
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S3 and don't look back!
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Please people stop calling it SGS3 or S3, because it's none, the real S3 is Quad core
Tmo USA version is Dual core, and it's called SGH-T999 or T999 for short
if you already own the T989 there's no point getting the T999
if you don't yet have a T989 then get the T999
the minor upgrade is not worth it
detailed hardware spec here http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=4804&idPhone2=4129

S3 community vs upcoming Note II

T Mobile community seems dead. I don't know if it's just me but where are all the developers? The Note II is coming out soon. I have a feeling everyone is going to jump on that.
So forum... Should i stick with the S3 or hold out and wait for the Note II.
Note II has a quadcore vs the S3 having a dual core..
will i notice a difference between the two performance wise?
dont bash.
apple fanboys gtfo.

I thought the note two was using the same S4 processor as our phones.
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jnewman1991 said:
I thought the note two was using the same S4 processor as our phones.
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no samsung announced that it comes with the faster exynos 1.6ghz quadcore...

I would not get a phone with an Exynos processor after what codeworkx said about it, but that's just me.
Also, not sure how many ROMs you are looking for. There's a bunch of TouchWiz, there's CM10, AOKP, MIUI (still WIP), and some other AOSP-derived ROMs.

Thats what they said when att got note I. Go check the note I development and you will see how vivid it is +devs are waiting the release of stable jellybean. And idk what you mean by dead, we got every possible rom that exists around xda community. If you are a flash addict then that is your problem. But the best kernel dev has a galaxy s3(faux) + we got cyanogen also. As it regard touchwiz there is not much to dev about it cuz sammy did really well. Some theming and stuff will be good so yeah congrats for your topic, you sound like a total noob
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I'm not a noob I'm just saying as if the note 2 came out would the s3 development slow down for t mobile...
Reason why I'm asking is cause the note 2 processor is much better... also better video card..
Wouldn't all the android enthusiasts go after the note 2? Especially the devs.?
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Cerv3r said:
I'm not a noob I'm just saying as if the note 2 came out would the s3 development slow down for t mobile...
Reason why I'm asking is cause the note 2 processor is much better... also better video card..
Wouldn't all the android enthusiasts go after the note 2? Especially the devs.?
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Reread your post. You said that the s3 dev community is dead. And keep in mind that note 2 grabs only the attention of maybe 20% of the buyers cuz most of them do not like something that is that huge. Plus do some research. Its processor is old technology uses a9. When a15 comes out then yes you can call it an upgrade.
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We have plenty of development but you can use ATT's roms/kernels on this too you know..

Wait so every rom for att works for this? How come devs don't post them in t mobile forum?
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Cerv3r said:
Wait so every rom for att works for this? How come devs don't post them in t mobile forum?
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Liability probably. Every rom i tried from att worked perfectly and someone said the Sprint roms work too.....
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No way I would get a Note. Way to big and I have big hands. Just no reason for it.
When buying my S3, rep had what I thought was a tablet streaming music off it. He said it was the Note 1 and sat it down next to the S3 and I was like I am amazed at how many people use this as a phone. He told me he never uses it as a phone, rather an entertainment device. Had an Apple as his regular phone, lol!
Biggest I would go is....maybe 5", but honestly feel 4.8" is the sweet spot for guys with decent sized hands. Girls 4.3" should suffice.
I honestly believe the phablets will be a thing of the past in less than a couple years, maybe even sooner.
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Not note 2 for me. Phone looks great but I think is too much for me, I thought this phone was too big at first. The only thing it help was that I had a galaxy nexus and evo lte, I don't think 5 inches will be comfortable to use but who knows, I never thought I was going to get bigger then 4.3 (back on 2010 with original evo) and here we are now ha ha
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4.8 is def a sweet spot, but at times it can be a chore reaching your thumb towards the top of the screen while using it one handed. Most people use bluetooth ear devices anyway so phonewise its not a huge concern with size
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Cerv3r said:
no samsung announced that it comes with the faster exynos 1.6ghz quadcore...
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Did they specifically say the US variants will have the exynos?
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tomit12 said:
Did they specifically say the US variants will have the exynos?
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It will, but that doesn't mean it is a better processor.
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I'd prefer the Galaxy S3. I was drooling over the Note 2 at first, but I did some more research and the Galaxy S3 is a better size, price, and overall phone for me.

It is super hard to get aosp ROMs going on exynos based devices...Samsung doesn't like to release there source and drivers for there soc and when they do it is to late and outdated. Omap and Qualcomm are great at releasing s#it
I have a feeling there will be a lot of tw based ROMs for the N2. Maybe one or two hacked up aosp ROMs

I guess I'm sticking with what i have
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joshnichols189 said:
It will, but that doesn't mean it is a better processor.
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now you have a thousand
(Sorry it bothered me xD)
And on topic, i surely hope this phone doesnt die off so quickly. I got it for the development, as the S2 was highly lacking.

lazarat said:
Thats what they said when att got note I. Go check the note I development and you will see how vivid it is +devs are waiting the release of stable jellybean. And idk what you mean by dead, we got every possible rom that exists around xda community. If you are a flash addict then that is your problem. But the best kernel dev has a galaxy s3(faux) + we got cyanogen also. As it regard touchwiz there is not much to dev about it cuz sammy did really well. Some theming and stuff will be good so yeah congrats for your topic, you sound like a total noob
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Who? Who sounds like a noob?
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[Q] Galaxy S3 vs Alternatives

Hey guys! Just thought I would post for some input on my current decision. I am thinking about selling my S3 for either the new Lumia 920 (totally different operating system, i know), nexus 4, or note 2. Are there any big advantages the other phones have to the S3? The thing is I am analyzing whether it is worth it or not to sell and "upgrade."

Selling the galaxy s3 for 450 and buying a nexus 4 for 350 and pocket 100$. That is if you sell your s3 now.
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There already is another thread about nexus 4 and google is your best friend. None of us has that phone what makes you think we know more than you do?

Nexus 4
lazarat said:
There already is another thread about nexus 4 and google is your best friend. None of us has that phone what makes you think we know more than you do?
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Well I understand the situation of the nexus 4 but that's why I also asked about the other phones as well. I am just looking for input basically.

Initial_G said:
Hey guys! Just thought I would post for some input on my current decision. I am thinking about selling my S3 for either the new Lumia 920 (totally different operating system, i know), nexus 4, or note 2. Are there any big advantages the other phones have to the S3? The thing is I am analyzing whether it is worth it or not to sell and "upgrade."
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Note 2 would be the best upgrade. Nexus 4 is somewhat equal to the s3 and the lumia might be a step down from the s3.
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Sorry for the moon question. Will the nexus 4 be compatible with the T-Mobile HSPA+?
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lthu0492 said:
Sorry for the moon question. Will the nexus 4 be compatible with the T-Mobile HSPA+?
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Oh thanks! Sorry I didn't realize I posted it in a section other than the Q&A.

I sold my S3 for a note 2. Its all that and a bag of Dorito's.

stevessvt said:
I sold my S3 for a note 2. Its all that and a bag of Dorito's.
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don't forget about the dip

Note 2
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stevessvt said:
I sold my S3 for a note 2. Its all that and a bag of Dorito's.
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How is the phone for note taking, despite the name "note." I am asking because I go to school and wanted something to take notes on in class. However I was also considering of just getting the Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7/10 for actual note taking.

Initial_G said:
How is the phone for note taking, despite the name "note." I am asking because I go to school and wanted something to take notes on in class. However I was also considering of just getting the Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7/10 for actual note taking.
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With the little amount of note writing on it I have done, it seems pretty good. Handwriting recognition is very good. Yes its a big phone, but a little small for writing on, though.

I think the Nexus 4 looks great, and the price is definitely right, but I am so irritated that Google has opted to take out removable SD cards in their latest iterations. It was one of the great things about Android. I could expand my storage up to 64gb, or even swap out cards if I wanted to. That's literally the only reason I haven't been able to even put the Nexus 4 in the running for my next phone.
But I would probably trade my S3 plus some cash for a note 2. It looks awesome.

More comfortable?

So the Samsung guy paid a visit and brought the AT&T version of the S4 with him...my question is: Is this better than our Note 2? I don't mean internally or as far as screen. It does everything the Note can do and more without need of a stylus AND has Multi-Window, all in a smaller package. Is this the ultimate device in terms of power AND comfort? I, like many, have that nagging obsession of buying everything that comes out...so I will get it. How about you? Would u switch because of the S4's much smaller size?
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The main reason I bought the note was the size. Would never get another phone simple for a smaller size.

So anything below 5.5" is too small? My S3 feels tiny in my hand after using my Note and the fact that everything is smaller on the screen doesn't help either. I wonder how much of a difference it'll be between the Note screen and S4 in everyday use.
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I would stay with the note, mostly because I'm used to it now lol. But I would go to the s4 mostly because of 4.2.2 on it
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Ohh hell no!!! I would never switch to an S4,I'm very happy with this beast of a phone.
Just like the wise man said YOU COULD NEVER STAY UP TO DATE WITH TECHNOLOGY).
EDIT: just an fyi,there is a sticky thread for phone comparisons especially the s4.
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I to am still in love with with my note. Even if the S4 is greater than or equal to note 2 I will keep my note. I have actually come to enjoy the stylus and would miss it if it were gone.
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composi said:
So the Samsung guy paid a visit and brought the AT&T version of the S4 with him...my question is: Is this better than our Note 2? I don't mean internally or as far as screen. It does everything the Note can do and more without need of a stylus AND has Multi-Window, all in a smaller package. Is this the ultimate device in terms of power AND comfort? I, like many, have that nagging obsession of buying everything that comes out...so I will get it. How about you? Would u switch because of the S4's much smaller size?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187272
Comparison thread already started for you.

I apologize for double posting then...
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Trade Up

A friend of mine offered me today his Note II with bluetooth gaming controller, extra battery and extra back cover for my GSIII and $200 bucks.
If you were offered that would you take the deal?

For $150 I would. I don't think $200 is worth it since the note III is just around the corner.
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does it have lte?

manofsteel1 said:
does it have lte?
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But is it worth it? I love my SIII. I don't want to be disappointed.
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IMO no, not really. S3 has a much better picture than Note 2. Note 2 basically is a super-sized S2. Just my opinion.

I personally wouldn't.
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I'd give $100 for it not more
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Why not cut out the extras and just make it a straight trade.
"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see."
Winston Churchill

Ask him to drop the cash side to $100 or $150 and it sounds like a good deal.
As for the guy saying the Note 2 is basically an oversized GS2... The nicest thing I can say is he seems to have never handled the device before. I disagree with his opinion. I think of it as more like a GS4 than a GS2.
I have the GN2 and my wife has the GS3. I can directly compare them. The quad core processor shines compared to the GS3's dual core setup. The only notable thing I see being better on the GS3 is I see a difference in DL speed on HSPA+. Once lte kicks in with the GN2 the GS3 speed advantage is lost. The s-pen is quite useful as well.
I am not trying to crap in anyone's Cherrios, I am just calling them as I see them. I realize this the GS3 sub forum, people are going to have a natural bias. I love my wife's GS3, it's a great general smartphone with a lot to commend it. But I think the Note 2 is a more capable niche (large) device.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement

But if you use aosp ROMs, be warned that the note 2 uses the exynos 4 chip, which gets limited support from CyanogenMod because Samsung's reference source is so outdated. The note 2 variants have many issues, one of them being hwcomposer doing absolutely nothing.
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klin1344 said:
But if you use aosp ROMs, be warned that the note 2 uses the exynos 4 chip, which gets limited support from CyanogenMod because Samsung's reference source is so outdated. The note 2 variants have many issues, one of them being hwcomposer doing absolutely nothing.
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Thanks klin. I was gonna buy one locally but lack of support for AOSP is a deal breaker.
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