Thinking of trading my S4 for the X, help

[steveh552]

So I have never been a huge fan of Samsung but I have had the S4 since launch and have lived with it. I have been looking at the X since announcement and was wondering what the real world thought of this device.
Things of importance are:
1. Bat life
2. How well it holds signal
3. How well it performs, seems my S4 freezes up on certain apps
4. Camera (I know it cant beat the S4)

If I get it, I would have to trade my S4 in and wont have another phone to use so I will be having to get one from an ATT store.
Let me know your thoughts.

 

[thegrants82]

If your unsure just wait a week or so because now that Verizon is shipping there will be a huge influx of user reviews coming out. I had a GS4 and I don't blame you but you are right about the camera, I'm sure that beats the Moto's camera by a mile. I can tell you that I had a new Maxx for a week and in my opinion it took great pictures. Not GS4 quality though.

So I have never been a huge fan of Samsung but I have had the S4 since launch and have lived with it. I have been looking at the X since announcement and was wondering what the real world thought of this device.
Things of importance are:
1. Bat life
2. How well it holds signal
3. How well it performs, seems my S4 freezes up on certain apps
4. Camera (I know it cant beat the S4)

If I get it, I would have to trade my S4 in and wont have another phone to use so I will be having to get one from an ATT store.
Let me know your thoughts.

 

[Haalcyon]

The X is getting good reviews and if you don't care about the S4's tight ppi, larger screen, removable/replaceable battery, or expandible storage you could really enjoy the X. To me going to the X seems like a downgrade or, at best, a nearly lateral move but that's just my opinion. Keep thinking about it.

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[edgefever]

The X is getting good reviews and if you don't care about the S4's tight ppi, larger screen, removable/replaceable battery, or expandible storage you could really enjoy the X. To me going to the X seems like a downgrade or, at best, a nearly lateral move but that's just my opinion. Keep thinking about it.

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Right on

 

[SuperMarioVT]

I agree going with the X would be a downgrade

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[CellGuy]

Or you could say...if you want a better form factor,stock android, no physical buttons, better non gimmicky features, better battery - then the X is the better device for you. See how you can spin it any way you want.

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[Gdwheel]

So I have never been a huge fan of Samsung but I have had the S4 since launch and have lived with it. I have been looking at the X since announcement and was wondering what the real world thought of this device.
Things of importance are:
1. Bat life
2. How well it holds signal
3. How well it performs, seems my S4 freezes up on certain apps
4. Camera (I know it cant beat the S4)

If I get it, I would have to trade my S4 in and wont have another phone to use so I will be having to get one from an ATT store.
Let me know your thoughts.

I have both and would say the following:

1. I get better battery life with my S4, although both are good. It really depends on how you set up and use the phones.
2. Again, side by side I get better signal consistently on my S4, although the differences are 3-5 db.
3. Moto X is much smoother and quicker doing just about everything. I notice the most lag on my S4 when opening email, messaging, etc. The Moto is very quick and smooth.
4. I cannot really comment on the camera beyond what I have seen in the reviews and here. I have not taken photos with them side by side to compare.

I find myself using the S4 more than the Moto X and may take the Moto X back. It is not bad, though and it depends on what is important to you.

 

[Haalcyon]

Or you could say...if you want a better form factor,stock android, no physical buttons, better non gimmicky features, better battery - then the X is the better device for you. See how you can spin it any way you want.

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No physical buttons? I didn't notice that. How do you turn it on or adjust the volume?

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[Joe the Insider]

I traded my HTC One in for the X. The S4 seemed buggy and I just wanted stock back. Too many gimmicky features, where as the X has realistic features. So there ya go, The S4 and One was over taken by the X.

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[Raptor007]

The X is getting good reviews and if you don't care about the S4's tight ppi, larger screen, removable/replaceable battery, or expandible storage you could really enjoy the X. To me going to the X seems like a downgrade or, at best, a nearly lateral move but that's just my opinion. Keep thinking about it.

Sent from my humble Note 8.0 LTE

For me (and most GS4 users) those are the reasons we got them. The only reason I returned my GS4 was to get the GN3 which is due to be announced in 5 days or so. So really it was a timing thing. The GS4 is a solid performer and something you won't regret in 2 years.

 

[roadkizzle]

For me (and most GS4 users) those are the reasons we got them. The only reason I returned my GS4 was to get the GN3 which is due to be announced in 5 days or so. So really it was a timing thing. The GS4 is a solid performer and something you won't regret in 2 years.

That's what people said about the GS2. I regretted it the next day. I really don't care for Samsung's design decisions and I have always felt the idea to throw everything at the wall and hope that it'll turn out good doesn't make for a good device.

That said, I understand that MANY people love their samsung phones, it just never feels to be comfortable design to me.

 

[KoukiFC3S]

I'd definitely do it. Went from s4 to the one and now to the X. Dont regret it one bit.

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[jschu22]

I also have an S4, in addition to the X. Its in the classified section right now.

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[SteveISU]

Camera is about the only thing the S4 has over the X. Sh!twiz makes you forget about the good in the phone, there in lies the problem.

 

[steveh552]

I am going to go to the att store and take a look at it. Iv been watching it for awhile and it's peaked my interest

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[whtchdr]

I gave up my S4 and HTC One for the Moto X. Love the size, one of the only large screen phones easy to use with one hand. Blazing fast and has great battery life.

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[anon(847090)]

No physical buttons? I didn't notice that. How do you turn it on or adjust the volume?

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no physical Menu/recent/home/back button.

There is physical button for volume and power

 

[maryjane2300]

How is the battery life compared to the s4? I've been thinking of switching to the moto x myself

Sent from the amazing galaxy white S4

 

[anon(847090)]

How is the battery life compared to the s4? I've been thinking of switching to the moto x myself

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all Moto X review says battery is better than other flagship device out there except Droid Maxx and Note 2.

those 2 devices has huge battery and thats the point!!! with medium battery size it gives good battery life compared to others.

iFixit Gives Moto X Props for Repairablity, Battery Life | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

 

[steveh552]

I did the trade today. The x is faster, had a few apps on the 4 that would freeze often, so far they all run smoothly on the x. Obviously I have more testing to do. The display is good, signal holds better and more free space.

The att store had both 32 and 16 gig devices in stock, I got the 16 only because I wanted black and they only had white.

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