What should i get based on these needs?

[WinFan1]

Hi all i'm planning on upgrading from my Lumia 925 to an Android device, only i have a list of requirements that it must meet, and i must admit i have been with windows phone for 3 years. I am not very familiar with android devices currently out besides the GS4 and the HTC1. Do any of you have any suggestions, based off these needs?
1- looking for a screen of 5+inches.
2- looking for expandable memory.
3- looking for on-screen buttons.
4- Does google have a music subscription, with a good catalogue of music? i listen to everything from rap to rock to country and i wanna know theres a good selection.
5- am i absolutely forced to use google services or will microsoft apps work just as well?
6- Does google have a smartglass app for the Xbox1?
7- how good are google docs? are they a good replacement for skydrive, and office apps?
8- How good are cameras on google phones compared to the lumia line of nokia phones?

any information or advice would be appreciated thanks.:-$

 

[UJ95x]

Hi all i'm planning on upgrading from my Lumia 925 to an Android device, only i have a list of requirements that it must meet, and i must admit i have been with windows phone for 3 years. I am not very familiar with android devices currently out besides the GS4 and the HTC1. Do any of you have any suggestions, based off these needs?
1- looking for a screen of 5+inches.
2- looking for expandable memory.
3- looking for on-screen buttons.
4- Does google have a music subscription, with a good catalogue of music? i listen to everything from rap to rock to country and i wanna know theres a good selection.
5- am i absolutely forced to use google services or will microsoft apps work just as well?
6- Does google have a smartglass app for the Xbox1?
7- how good are google docs? are they a good replacement for skydrive, and office apps?
8- How good are cameras on google phones compared to the lumia line of nokia phones?

any information or advice would be appreciated thanks.:-$

Welcome to Android Central
Hmm, your 2nd, and 3rd needs make it hard to suggest a phone for your since A)Expandable memory is hard to find unless you want a Samsung phone B) Samsung phones don't have on-screen buttons and the phones that do don't have expandable memory

 

[WinFan1]

Welcome to Android Central
Hmm, your 2nd, and 3rd needs make it hard to suggest a phone for your since A)Expandable memory is hard to find unless you want a Samsung phone B) Samsung phones don't have on-screen buttons and the phones that do don't have expandable memory

thanks i am an avid microsoft user but i feel as though app developement for windows phone has grinded to a bit of a halt. i love windows phone and wouldnt be switching. im an avid gamer and alot of the apps come out to ios and android first and i feel like i cant do alot of the things my gamer friends can on their phones also i have a huge issue with hitting capacitive buttons in landscape, which is why i want onscreen or physical buttons.

 

[UJ95x]

thanks i am an avid microsoft user but i feel as though app developement for windows phone has grinded to a bit of a halt. i love windows phone and wouldnt be switching. im an avid gamer and alot of the apps come out to ios and android first and i feel like i cant do alot of the things my gamer friends can on their phones also i have a huge issue with hitting capacitive buttons in landscape, which is why i want onscreen or physical buttons.

So physical or on-screen? But no capacitive, still have the same issue unless there are other 5 inch phones I don't know of that also have expandable memory. The Nexus 5 and G2 are both really good for gaming but they lack expandable storage although I think 32 GB should be more than enough

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[WinFan1]

So physical or on-screen? But no capacitive, still have the same issue unless there are other 5 inch phones I don't know of that also have expandable memory. The Nexus 5 and G2 are both really good for gaming but they lack expandable storage although I think 32 GB should be more than enough

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honestly so did i when i was with tmo and got the 920 but i fill it up faster than i like to think i do.i think i might just go with the note 3, big screen,battery,decent store, partly physical button, and expandable sd card slot. what would you say?

 

[Central n ohios best]

honestly so did i when i was with tmo and got the 920 but i fill it up faster than i like to think i do.i think i might just go with the note 3, big screen,battery,decent store, partly physical button, and expandable sd card slot. what would you say?

Based off what your needs are I say the note 3 is the best choice.

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[UJ95x]

honestly so did i when i was with tmo and got the 920 but i fill it up faster than i like to think i do.i think i might just go with the note 3, big screen,battery,decent store, partly physical button, and expandable sd card slot. what would you say?

I agree with the above post. Best for gaming, best battery, great camera, 32GB internal and expandable storage. Only issue is 2 capacitive keys but that isn't that bad

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[WinFan1]

Based off what your needs are I say the note 3 is the best choice.

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Thanks for your input! getting it on friday and will come back to tell you guys about my experience

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I agree with the above post. Best for gaming, best battery, great camera, 32GB internal and expandable storage. Only issue is 2 capacitive keys but that isn't that bad

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thanks alot for your help!! i really appreciate it.

 

[UJ95x]

Thanks for your input! getting it on friday and will come back to tell you guys about my experience

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thanks alot for your help!! i really appreciate it.

No problem
Hopefully the camera doesn't disappoint

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[mrsmumbles]

Hi all i'm planning on upgrading from my Lumia 925 to an Android device, only i have a list of requirements that it must meet, and i must admit i have been with windows phone for 3 years. I am not very familiar with android devices currently out besides the GS4 and the HTC1. Do any of you have any suggestions, based off these needs?
1- looking for a screen of 5+inches.
2- looking for expandable memory.
3- looking for on-screen buttons.
4- Does google have a music subscription, with a good catalogue of music? i listen to everything from rap to rock to country and i wanna know theres a good selection.
5- am i absolutely forced to use google services or will microsoft apps work just as well?
6- Does google have a smartglass app for the Xbox1?
7- how good are google docs? are they a good replacement for skydrive, and office apps?
8- How good are cameras on google phones compared to the lumia line of nokia phones?

any information or advice would be appreciated thanks.:-$

Not to make a harder decision but there's also the Blackberry Z30 which I think has expandable storage.

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[UJ95x]

Not to make a harder decision but there's also the Blackberry Z30 which I think has expandable storage.

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Same issue that he had with Windows Phone (Apps)

 

[mrsmumbles]

Same issue that he had with Windows Phone (Apps)

It can use Android apps, pretty sure. If it has OS 10.2.

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[UJ95x]

It can use Android apps, pretty sure. If it has OS 10.2.

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No. I think it was just Android Central that was available on 10.2 lol

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[mrsmumbles]

No. I think it was just Android Central that was available on 10.2 lol

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No, it will be able to run Android apps. That's the beauty of OS 10.2.

Edit: or 10.2.1 can.

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[sauce_a_poutine]

Phone: Sony Z1.
(1,2,3 check.)

Music and content: Expansion storage means you can actually keep some A/V files without choking your phone, so Streaming is not an absolute obligation.
(4) Don't know much about Google streaming. It is probably just as good as others. You can also check the Sony/BMG service "Music unlimited"

Adropen Office can let do all your Office work on MS documents.
(5) Microsoft has, I believe, made an Android or Cloud version of it's Office stuff.

Don't know about the Video Game stuff,
(6) Check on Gamer's forums or AC's games threads.

Don't know about cloudy stuff. I avoid it.
(7)

Cameras ? Depends on the phone model.
(8) Sony's not too shabby on the camera side of things. Z1 seems to have a rather interesting 20Mpxl.

 

[UJ95x]

No, it will be able to run Android apps. That's the beauty of OS 10.2.

Edit: or 10.2.1 can.

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side loading them? I haven't heard of Blackberry opening the Play Store

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[mrsmumbles]

side loading them? I haven't heard of Blackberry opening the Play Store

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But they work. That's all that should matter. I'm getting intrigued by bb. I wish I could afford a few.

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[UJ95x]

But they work. That's all that should matter. I'm getting intrigued by bb. I wish I could afford a few.

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It's not convenient
Note 3 is better than any BB phone

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[Central n ohios best]

Thanks for your input! getting it on friday and will come back to tell you guys about my experience

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thanks alot for your help!! i really appreciate it.

U welcome that's what this site is about.

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[mrsmumbles]

It's not convenient
Note 3 is better than any BB phone

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How do you know if you've never tried one?

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