Advice needed: Have Note II, what second phone to get?

[ReuvenNY]

I have a Note II GT-N7100 and love it. However, I need an additional Android (GMS unlocked) phone.

So far I looked the Nexus 4 which seems to be a good candidate in pretty much every respect. The one thing I do not like is that the battery is not replaceable.

My questions are:

How good is the battery? How long does it last (on a charge and lifetime)?

Is there another comparable phone I should look at?

Are there any other issues I should concern myself with?

This phone will be used with a prepaid GSM service in the US and abroad

Thanks for your help.

 

[androidforum]

It all really depends mate. What are you looking for in your second phone? What is going to be its primary purpose? I too was going to buy the Nexus 4 and I was also warded off by its unibody structure. I'm now most probably going to get the S3, but that's probably useless to you seeing you have a Note. How about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus? It has no expandable memory but you can buy bigger batteries for it. The HD Super Amoled screen might be something you might like If you don't mind me asking, how are the whites on the Note? I am currently using Sony's LED backlit LCD which produces good whites however I heard that Super Amoled's whites are rubbish and I plan to do a lot of web browsing on my phone! Thanks!

 

[ReuvenNY]

I am looking for a phone primarily for testing various MVNOs in the US, as a backup phone and for international traveling. Also, at times my T-Mobile prepaid service signal is weak, so I'll have an option of placing an AT&T SIM card (MVNO) for better coverage. My Note II is great and will remain my main phone for the time being.
The whites on the Note II, and the screen in general looks great. Had I have another $600, my obvious choice would have been another Note II.

 

[SpiralBorg]

I would buy a normal cellphone, a budget phone in all.

Sent from my XOOM.

 

[ReuvenNY]

Thanks for all the suggestions and opinions. I purchased the Nexus 4 and am very happy with it.