Anyone upgrading to note 4 from the 1520. If so, why?
I'm really craving for new hardware and was debating on getting the note until the successor of the 1520 comes or another high end wp.
Frankly the Note 4 would definitely be the better buy. Primarily because it will have a better screen, better processor, better battery and performance.
The camera will be significantly faster, while the video recording capabilities would stretch from 120 FPS slow-mo, 60 FPS 1080p to the 4K.
Since OpenGL on Android has better support and the Note 4 has the all new Adreno 420 GPU, expect much better graphics in games if you are into that kind of stuff.
Plus the S-Pen, multi window, 4GB of RAM, etc.
The only reason not to buy the Note 4 would possibly be because TouchWiz that comes with Samsung devices has a history of slowing down after being filled with apps and other content.
Hopefully the latest TouchWiz version and the upcoming Android L update with the beefy Snapdragon 805 will make the Note 4 the true "lagless" Samsung device.
The only reason I would see for someone to buy a Lumia 1520:
1) You want a slightly bigger screen.
2) Megapixels are everything for you.
3) You Like Microsoft/Nokia and their services and want to support the underdog in the mobile industry.
switched years ago from note 2 to a Bold 9790 and then a 720
never looked back ever since
battery life etc was pathetic on my note 2
All your comments about Android devices are negative. Either because you've always gotten a defective model or you've never bought any of the devices at all.
Historically the Note series have been known for exceptional batteries.
Proof? Here it is:
its a gimmick,frankly its not worth it
all it does is make the screen easier to crack and tougher to get cases for
Not a gimmick, completely. It's known as innovation. While it's not on my must have list, many people like the new concept and the services that come with it.
It won't be tougher to get cases for it, covers for Samsung devices are pretty much available everywhere.