Galaxy Note iOS defectors. Do you have any regrets?

[nizmoz]

There is no lag with the Note II.
Please don't let the misinformation sway you from trying something new.
There are millions of S3 and Note 2 users that are happy with their phones.

Umm there is a lot of lag on the note 2. I am switching back to a iPhone 5 as I am done with my note 2 after 3 months.

 

[Tinmania]

Umm there is a lot of lag on the note 2. I am switching back to a iPhone 5 as I am done with my note 2 after 3 months.

Not for me--at least nothing more than my iPhones. Reviews I read state the same.

OTOH iOS memory management is not what many claim: it causes lags noticeably with a lot of apps open. It should be closing apps rather than letting that happen. Since most apps can't multi-task in the background for longer than ten minutes it's disturbing to have to close apps or reboot to regain the speed.

For me going back to an iPhone 5 would be a major step backwards. It's tolerable with a jailbreak but nothing is going to make the screen any bigger. That said jailbreaking isn't anything to be relied upon in iOS. After waiting four months for the iPhone 5 it only lasted a few months. A restore or device replacement will kill it as of now. I will never go back to that crap.



Michael

 

[BuryMeInSmoke]

No lag here. Although I use nova launcher cause touchwiz is hideous imo.

 

[mib1800]

Umm there is a lot of lag on the note 2. I am switching back to a iPhone 5 as I am done with my note 2 after 3 months.

No lags on my Note2. Are you sure you didnt get conned with a knock-off Note2?

 

[spinedoc77]

My Note 2 lags sometimes, but it doesn't disrupt me in the least. It's literally a fraction of a second, but it is there, it's just not very often that it does it.

After using my Note 2 for a while I have to retract this statement, there is definitely some lag. One glaring example is in the phone app, removing the phone from your ear and it takes a second or three for the phone to turn back on. Also switching the phone apps tabs at times takes a second or three, at times the screen flashes like its being redrawn, other times it just lags, and occasionally it runs smoothly.

Its not always though, sometimes the phone runs very smoothly, but at other times there is a noticeable lag, I'd say a good 1 to 3 seconds, worse in some cases. For example opening or even task switching to the Data Usage program can be a mind numbing 4 to 5 seconds for it to open up.

 

[nick_elt]

Umm there is a lot of lag on the note 2. I am switching back to a iPhone 5 as I am done with my note 2 after 3 months.

you have a problem with yours. no lag here i do have lag on my iPad 3 now i bloody updated it to ios6 tho dammit..

 

[nizmoz]

No lags on my Note2. Are you sure you didnt get conned with a knock-off Note2?

Umm android forums have a big topic about the lag. And basically if you say you don't have any you don't own the phone.

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After using my Note 2 for a while I have to retract this statement, there is definitely some lag. One glaring example is in the phone app, removing the phone from your ear and it takes a second or three for the phone to turn back on. Also switching the phone apps tabs at times takes a second or three, at times the screen flashes like its being redrawn, other times it just lags, and occasionally it runs smoothly.

Its not always though, sometimes the phone runs very smoothly, but at other times there is a noticeable lag, I'd say a good 1 to 3 seconds, worse in some cases. For example opening or even task switching to the Data Usage program can be a mind numbing 4 to 5 seconds for it to open up.

Exactly my experience and everyone else's. people have tried to find away to fix it but no luck.

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you have a problem with yours. no lag here i do have lag on my iPad 3 now i bloody updated it to ios6 tho dammit..

There isn't a problem with just mine. It's a known issue with the phones.

 

[F123D]

Umm android forums have a big topic about the lag. And basically if you say you don't have any you don't own the phone.

And this forum has iPhone threads about dents, scuffs and scratches. So if someone says their iPhone is flawless, that means they don't own the phone?

 

[nizmoz]

And this forum has iPhone threads about dents, scuffs and scratches. So if someone says their iPhone is flawless, that means they don't own the phone?

Gotta love people who deny it. At least on the Android forums people aren't denying it.

 

[cinnabun93]

I switched from a Note I to an iPhone 5 and overall am extremely happy with the switch the only thing i'm missing is the larger screen. Android is buggy overall in my opinion. Also if you are heavily integrated in the iOS platform with apps,music, movies, etc then you might not like the transition.

 

[daveathall]

Umm android forums have a big topic about the lag.

I can't seem to find a big thread but am interested, would you be able to provide a link please?

 

[JHUFrank]

I'm not finding my Note 2 that laggy, rather I find the OS doesnt work well with the hardware at times. For example, the digitizer is mediocre compared to how it works on the iPhone. Also, they gyroscope at times is not as reactive. And using the Note 2 outdoors aint gonna happen. Other than that, I really like the Note 2 even though I recently broke the front glass with an 18 inch drop.

 

[mib1800]

After using my Note 2 for a while I have to retract this statement, there is definitely some lag. One glaring example is in the phone app, removing the phone from your ear and it takes a second or three for the phone to turn back on.

3 seconds an exaggeration. It more like 1 secs. It's the same for my S3. I think that's by design.

Also switching the phone apps tabs at times takes a second or three, at times the screen flashes like its being redrawn, other times it just lags, and occasionally it runs smoothly.

You must have lots of log entries. It takes longer to load the first time because it needs to read much more info from the disk. Compare to retarded Iphone log, Android log gives you much more like thumbnails and up to 1000 entries (iphone log size is like max 150 entries). Somehow I thought you are wiser than this to know. And if you want fast, go clear your log.

Its not always though, sometimes the phone runs very smoothly, but at other times there is a noticeable lag, I'd say a good 1 to 3 seconds, worse in some cases. For example opening or even task switching to the Data Usage program can be a mind numbing 4 to 5 seconds for it to open up.

What is your "lag" based on? If you open a intensive processing app (or one which the bottlenecks are network or disk), you should expect it to start up slower (or slowdown when it is accessing the network/disk). Heck, on iphone safari with few tabs opened, there is considerable lag as well. But I'm not that ignorant (like you) to label iphone lags in general based on those specific scenarios.

 

[nizmoz]

Back on the iPhone. Ahhh so snappy and fast. I can even type fast again vs the screen on the note too not being very accurate.

Many topics and discussions on lag issues on androidforums.com. Ask there if you want.

 

[spinedoc77]

3 seconds an exaggeration. It more like 1 secs. It's the same for my S3. I think that's by design.



You must have lots of log entries. It takes longer to load the first time because it needs to read much more info from the disk. Compare to retarded Iphone log, Android log gives you much more like thumbnails and up to 1000 entries (iphone log size is like max 150 entries). Somehow I thought you are wiser than this to know. And if you want fast, go clear your log.



What is your "lag" based on? If you open a intensive processing app (or one which the bottlenecks are network or disk), you should expect it to start up slower (or slowdown when it is accessing the network/disk). Heck, on iphone safari with few tabs opened, there is considerable lag as well. But I'm not that ignorant (like you) to label iphone lags in general based on those specific scenarios.

It can be 3 seconds, yes I've timed it, but its pretty rare and most often its about a one second lag which is mainly annoying. As for a network intensive app, the one I mentioned which takes 4to5 seconds on android is instant on my iPhone 5. I agree on ios safari, its horrible and I've always hated browsing the internet on my iPhone or iPad, its a much better experience on android, but then again both ios and android suck badly in comparison to browsing on my windows tablet, but that's off topic.

 

[mib1800]

Many topics and discussions on lag issues on androidforums.com. Ask there if you want.

So you have no idea where they are?

darn, I can make the same statement - "iphone5 lags". Please go and ask in iphone forums. How about you google it,

"iphone5 lag" - 2.7mil,
"note2 lag" - 1.7mil

What does this prove?

 

[Kashsystems]

3 seconds an exaggeration. It more like 1 secs. It's the same for my S3. I think that's by design.

Lag by design, Really???

 

[mib1800]

It can be 3 seconds, yes I've timed it, but its pretty rare and most often its about a one second lag which is mainly annoying.

So there you go. 3 secs lag was a statistical anomaly and should be discarded.

I think 1 secs delay before screen on in answer mode is OK. You don't want the screen to come on just because you move your hand a bit.

As for a network intensive app, the one I mentioned which takes 4to5 seconds on android is instant on my iPhone 5.

Which app is that? maybe it is due to bugs in the app. e.g. facebook on android used to be horribly slow until the native code version was released. Now I dont detect much difference on both platforms.

I agree on ios safari, its horrible and I've always hated browsing the internet on my iPhone or iPad, its a much better experience on android, but then again both ios and android suck badly in comparison to browsing on my windows tablet, but that's off topic.

Therefore I dont see your rationale in declaring Note2 lags. Anyone who has used the phone knows it is very snappy. smoothness in the app drawer is no different than iphone5 springboard. in fact for most apps you will find no difference.

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Lag by design, Really???

Please read the previous post otherwise you have no idea what transpired.

the 1 sec is the time before the screen comes on when you move the phone from your ear. Why is so ridiculous? Phone should ascertain that you really have moved the phone away from your ear (i.e. more than 1 sec of detection in the light/proximity sensor)

 

[nizmoz]

So you have no idea where they are?

darn, I can make the same statement - "iphone5 lags". Please go and ask in iphone forums. How about you google it,

"iphone5 lag" - 2.7mil,
"note2 lag" - 1.7mil

What does this prove?

Quit wasting our time with stupid posts like these when you can go look yourself.

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I have seen the 3 sec lags and 1 sec ones. Anyone who has a brain and owns this phone knows it has lag issues. Dude you seriously need to stop as it is obvious you are defending your purchase of your note 2. I would love to defend it too but it has flaws and many are starting to get rid of theirs or reload the rom on them with something else to solve the issues. Either way I am not doing that and selling it. Like I said, its discussed weekly on the android forums. Not the same topics but it always comes up. I also had an s3 and it didn't lag like this phone did. Trying to call a bank and having to enter numbers and put it back to my ear and down wasn't possible or you had to be patient. Because the screen was so slow to come back on. I had to use my bt headset or speakerphone to make it work right.

Again, great phone but slow.

So there you go. 3 secs lag was a statistical anomaly and should be discarded.

I think 1 secs delay before screen on in answer mode is OK. You don't want the screen to come on just because you move your hand a bit.



Which app is that? maybe it is due to bugs in the app. e.g. facebook on android used to be horribly slow until the native code version was released. Now I dont detect much difference on both platforms.



Therefore I dont see your rationale in declaring Note2 lags. Anyone who has used the phone knows it is very snappy. smoothness in the app drawer is no different than iphone5 springboard. in fact for most apps you will find no difference.

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Please read the previous post otherwise you have no idea what transpired.

the 1 sec is the time before the screen comes on when you move the phone from your ear. Why is so ridiculous? Phone should ascertain that you really have moved the phone away from your ear (i.e. more than 1 sec of detection in the light/proximity sensor)

 

[mib1800]

Quit wasting our time with stupid posts like these when you can go look yourself.

quit wasting our time with your unsubstantiated posts.

 

[nizmoz]

quit wasting our time with your unsubstantiated posts.

Actually I am not wasting my time with you anymore, I just reviewed your post history here and you are constantly in android topics bad mouthing iOS or iPhone and making android god. Troll you are.

 

[Dmaynard83]

I have the note 2 and I came from an iPhone 5. I can tell you first hand that it does lag. I had to root my note to get it to iPhone smoothness.

Just open flipboard and compare the iPhone to the note and you can see the difference in lag and smoothness.

Don't get me wrong, I love my note but I have no illusions in regards to smoothness and lag time comparing android to ios (which I think is the problem, it's a software issue not a hardware ).

For me I think the note is better as I like to tinker with my phone, customize and I love all the features.

But some people just want a phone that's smooth and that works, they don't care about features which I think the iPhone is perfect for those people which is perfectly fine as well.

 

[mib1800]

I have the note 2 and I came from an iPhone 5. I can tell you first hand that it does lag. I had to root my note to get it to iPhone smoothness.

Just open flipboard and compare the iPhone to the note and you can see the difference in lag and smoothness.

This don't make sense. What does rooting has to do with performance? Rooting just add superuser rights. And what does app performance has to do with rooting?

I dont use flipboard but just you know a laggy android app compared to ios version only means that particular app lags (not the whole phone generally). Why app lags? There can be many reasons (bad coding/not optimized etc). But there are also many equivalent apps on both platforms that performs equally fast and some work faster on android like opera mini.

Dont take my words for it. Look at this browser page load test, S3 (without Flash plugin) loads pages/websites much faster than iphone5.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Web-...vs-Galaxy-S-III-vs-One-X-vs-Lumia-900_id35164

Want more?. How about boot up time test? S3 is noticably faster.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmB-8vRjhVw

Still want some more? How about the notorious SLOW iphone browser/list scroll speed?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EH1GDLunomY

Inspite of all the above proof, I don't go around telling the whole world as a general fact the Iphone5 lags big time. But basing on your and nizmoz way of reasoning ==> Iphone 5 LAGS.

 

[Fernandez21]

I've been using the Note for almost a week, and can confirm there is occasionally a small lag. Nothing major, it's actually the most lag free android phone I have ever used (I've never used a nexus 4, though). But my iPhone 5 is still the benchmark for fast, fluid, and lag free.

 

[nick_elt]

well mine might be the faulty one then because I dont experience lag. Should I take it in to be fixed? the only thing I dont think is that great is the gyroscope but only on occasion.