Any htc phone and Samsung Galaxy based (I/II/future) will be better than an xperia, LG, and other not as popular android phones simply because of community. End/

The community makes the phone goa LONG way.


Hardware is important but IMO community is even more important.

www.xda-developers.com the forum post #s for HTC phones says it all.

The graphics benchmarks are not nearly demanding enough, the framerate on the Galaxy S2 is capped at 60fps, if you look at the Nenamark test the framerate just won't go any higher so the results will be close.

It would be like benchmarking 3dmark2001 on a 7800GTX and a 8800GTX with 60fps a framerate cap, it won't tell you much.

The only odd result there is smartbench, even my Galaxy S scores higher in that test, but Galaxy S2 wins easily in everything else, the developers need to update that benchmark as somethings not right there.

Thanks for the clarification. I really wish there were a way to disable fps limits on phones for benchmarking purposes.

Will we ever see what they are truly capable of? [yes]

Probably need root or custom rom to unlock it, there isnt much of a benchmark community with mobiles so there isnt a big enough demand for it. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/sad1.gif

Maybe futuremark should make a new mobile bencchmark. [yes]

HTC Desire HD Vs. LG Optimus 2X
 

I've only had the sony xperia arc for a couple of days but I think it's better than the desire HD personally (I've used friends a few times). The paint scratches very easily on those and they feel a bit too big IMO.

No idea about the LG but I'd try the arc out as well before you decide.

The EVO 3D is supposed to be coming out soon. Not much is known about it right now though

Behold the Android Holy Grail: http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/s...y-s-ii-review/

How is it definitively better than the Arc? It's very iPhone like and the interface is a bit weird IMO. If you can convince me otherwise I'll send mine back and get an S2.

If I had any other phone right now, it would be that one.

i'd say harware wise it pisses over all Android phones of the moment. If you were to go for one, you don't have to stick with the Samsung UI if you got SGSII.


You can install:
gingerbread launcher (Stock gingerbread launcher): https://market.android.com/details?i...droid.launcher

ADW Launcher (an open source launcher which is highly customisable): https://market.android.com/details?id=org.adw.launcher

ADW EX (Like ADW with more features. Paid to support the developers): https://market.android.com/details?i...freak.launcher

Zeam (A very "light" launcher): https://market.android.com/details?id=org.zeam

Launcher 7 (for that WP7 look): https://market.android.com/details?i...soft.launcher7

There are plenty of ways you can make your Arc and SGS like a more stock experience and if one UI doesn't suit you, you can try the next! If I were to replace my Nexus S today, it would be with the SGSII.


You read my mind! http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/cool1.gif

Dual core CPU, much better GPU, better battery life, better screen, traditionally much better modding community. I guess a better way to sum it up would be "it's better at everything that an android phone does".

Oh and DO WANT!

Mine was dispatched today, but will have to wait until next week due to damn bank holidays!!

Stupid royal wedding! [cursing]

But WHY???

Think it's worth waiting to get the likes of this over say, the LG chaz? As far as I can see, the LG is also Dual Core with an Nvidia GPU though I'm guessing its slower/shitter somehow?

I think the SGS II is out now and would get one over the Optimus 2X personally Gud..

Optimus 2X Quadrant score:
http://images.intomobile.com/wp-cont...quadrant-3.png
SGS II Quadrant score:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget....x042899nad.jpg

SGS 2 Specs.
CPU: Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Mali-400MP GPU, Orion chipset
OS: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
Storage/RAM: 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM

Optimus 2X Specs
CPU: Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, ULP GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 chipset
OS: Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to v2.3
Storage/RAM: 8 GB storage, 512 MB RAM
That would... FFFFFUUUUU me off! Can't you collect it Saturday? :(

I doubt it and I wouldn't have time to drive upto manchester to collect it.

But if it wasnt for the wedding I would probably have it first thing tomorrow, best if I try not to think about it. http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ies/laugh1.gif

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/22/h...irst-hands-on/

http://www.htc.com/www/product/evo3d/overview.html

Galaxy s2

I'd try get the SGS2. I'm going to in August when it's upgrade time.