Please get the SG4. Tired of hearing about your so-called laggggg.
. I've had my hands on at least 10 MAXX HD's...they all have lag....and my bet is on that notorious Motorola power saving script.
I guess I would want to handle one and compare the size and build quality to the Maxx HD. Also would want to see the signal strength meter reading side-by-side with the Maxx HD. I wouldn't be too sure the battery (it's 2600 mAh) would get you through the whole day what with the 5" screen. Also, I can't believe that Samsung still uses a physical home key. Still, it's got the latest bells and whistles and a very nice camera. I would be tempted.
I actually don't mind the build quality. In a case, 'build quality' is identical, and I always case my phones.
I had the Note 2 for a bit and the signal was just as strong as the MAXX HD...and I'm really sensitive to signal issues.
I hope it'd last the whole day. I do have some days with extremely heavy usage, but my MAXX almost always has at least 20% left at the end of the day.
I'm not a fan of the physical button, but I honestly would rather have that then onscreen buttons (I think using valuable screen space for buttons is a terrible idea, heck, I use dolphin browser to get rid of the status and nav bar!)
With your swap, will you have to dole out some money as well?
I'm on a family plan an another user shattered his OG MAXX. He can't upgrade for another 2 months, I am under no contract. He asked to use my upgrade to get a MAXX HD and I'd be able to use his upgrade anytime after 2 months. He gave me $150 (cost of the MAXX HD upgrade on Amazon) and took my MAXX HD.
I picked up a new MAXX HD from Amazon and am now thinking sending it back and waiting for the S4. So, I'll get $150 towards it and still have an upgrade to use in 2 months. To be used for the Moto X phone, or iPhone...or to simply stay off contract.