Is this true or not?

[Technoloay]

Hey everyone

So I've tried Android for almost three years on various devices, including Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy W, Galaxy Gio, Galaxy Tab P1000 and LG Optimus One, and switched to windows phone. I don't look back, but if i were to choose an Android, it's a nexus (or the google edition of HTC One).
This isn't the headline for this thread.

I believe that, from my experience, low end and mid range Android devices tend to lag like alot. This is the sentence that I'd like to discuss. Is it really the case? Or is it like the low end devices of certain manufacturers only lag?

Please clarify. Thanks.

 

[BobR1908]

Hey everyone

So I've tried Android for almost three years on various devices, including Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy W, Galaxy Gio, Galaxy Tab P1000 and LG Optimus One, and switched to windows phone. I don't look back, but if i were to choose an Android, it's a nexus (or the google edition of HTC One).
This isn't the headline for this thread.

I believe that, from my experience, low end and mid range Android devices tend to lag like alot. This is the sentence that I'd like to discuss. Is it really the case? Or is it like the low end devices of certain manufacturers only lag?

Please clarify. Thanks.

I primarily use a Galaxy S4 and Nokia Lumia 920 and while the Lumia 920 blows the S4 out of the water when it comes to speed and responsiveness the S4 in my mind based on all the features, functionality and applications is the overall better phone. I went into the Developer Options and turned off animations and set background processes limit to 4 and find it runs very smoothly. I don't experience the lag many make mention of.

 

[Technoloay]

Thanks. However, I'm actually interested in the low end and mid range devices.

 

[Tele_Phone]

In my experience with my android sidekick and my htc inspire I agree with you.

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[Lanhoj]

If you don't install additional Apps, no but if you do then yes it'll affect performance on low-mid range devices.
Same can be said of pretty much any device though - the more you install & the more you have running the more it'll negatively impact performance...it'll just happen quicker & be more noticeable on low-mid range devices.

 

[gone down south]

There's a kernel of truth in what you say, but the blame isnt with Android. Most entry level phones never get updated by the carrier, so they're running out dated software.

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[TheyStoleMyName]

It seems like phones such as pantec, cheap Motorola's, and what not lag a lot because if the poor ui in the phone. Not all phones need mind blowing specs to be fast such as wp7/8 and ios. I guess it's just the other software that's on the phone that makes it laggy imo.

from what ever phone I feel like using today.

 

[Farish]

Remember, most entry level phones use a generation or two behind in processor technology. They also tend to be striped down in ram. So a slower experience should be expected.

 

[codehut]

Hey everyone

So I've tried Android for almost three years on various devices, including Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy W, Galaxy Gio, Galaxy Tab P1000 and LG Optimus One, and switched to windows phone. I don't look back, but if i were to choose an Android, it's a nexus (or the google edition of HTC One).
This isn't the headline for this thread.

I believe that, from my experience, low end and mid range Android devices tend to lag like alot. This is the sentence that I'd like to discuss. Is it really the case? Or is it like the low end devices of certain manufacturers only lag?

Please clarify. Thanks.

I think it also depends a lot on the particular Android version the device has loaded, not just the device itself. Google has been making great progress towards this in latter Android releases.

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[Technoloay]

Alright, thanks for all the responses.
So, this seems to be the case because of:

? Outdated software
? Old processors and low amount of RAM
? Poor UI

My next question is, if someone wants to buy a low-mid Android smartphone, how should he/she decide?

 

[JRDroid]

Windows Phone does much, much better on lower end hardware than Android does. My Lumia 900 with a 1.2 or 1.4 Ghz single core Snapdragon was as fast as as my HTC One is. Android is not well suited to low end hardware, and even without any additional apps, is a slow and laggy experience. Anyone who thinks otherwise hasn't seen how quickly Windows Phone can run on similar low end hardware. I really like both OSes and I think both are great at different things. My (extremely tech challenged) mother in law wanted to upgrade from a BB Curve and liked how easy to use the iPhone was, but had a hard time seeing the screen (4S was the latest at this point) without her reading glasses on. I didn't want to get her an Android phone because I've been down the road of being tech support for someone I had recommended an Android phone to that wasn't very good with tech and didn't want a repeat of that, so the Lumia 900 was a great fit for her and she loves it.

 

[sting7k]

Thanks. However, I'm actually interested in the low end and mid range devices.

Just like most low end PCs run poorly so do most low end Android phones. If the phone doesn't have at least 1GB of RAM and a dual core processor running Android do not buy it.

 

[Farish]

Alright, thanks for all the responses.
So, this seems to be the case because of:

? Outdated software
? Old processors and low amount of RAM
? Poor UI

My next question is, if someone wants to buy a low-mid Android smartphone, how should he/she decide?

I dont know what location you are at. I know that usually a couple months after a flagship phone is released it usually goes on sale.

The HTC One had a few promotions and for example was sold as low as 79 dollars by ATT. Also the S4 is on sale for 99 dollars at ATT. Now things are different if you are out in the EU/UK/etc. If possible I would always recommend to buy a flagship because future resale value will help cover costs of your next purchase. My wife's HTC one costs was covered by selling her 4S, My galaxy S4 costs was covered by selling one of our iPhone 5(with left over money).

 

[JRDroid]

Alright, thanks for all the responses.
So, this seems to be the case because of:

? Outdated software
? Old processors and low amount of RAM
? Poor UI

My next question is, if someone wants to buy a low-mid Android smartphone, how should he/she decide?

If they wanted to because they were buying off contract and/or weren't upgrade eligible, I'd say get a Nexus 4, or if you absolutely want LTE, a Pantech Discover ($399 off contract) If that is too much, I'd get a Pantech Burst. It has a dual core 1.5 Ghz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB storage, and a micro SD slot. While its hardware is out dated, it runs Android 4.0 very well (I used to have one) and has LTE. It can be had for $140 off contract on Amazon.