Hi, I'm newish to WP - Considering moving to Windows Phone from Android!

[colinkiama]

The Snapdragon 800 is still a very good performer. I would recommend getting the 1520 right now for OP.


The 800 and 801 are minor differences, slightly over clocked CPU and GPU but not a huge difference.

The 805 is somewhat of a different story.

If the Snapdragon 805 is mounted onto a 2k display it has small differences from the 801 in performance however if the 805 is mounted on a 1080p display it will have massive performance improvements.

In a nutshell the only difference between 800 and 805 is that 805 was built for 2k and 4k displays in mind, the 800 and 801 weren't though they can run 2k and 4k.



Isn't it a Verizon exclusive?

Yes it is.

 

[colinkiama]

The OP seems to like windows products so much so let him get a windows phone. Don't you want the marketshare to increase? All I can really say is that WP is closed like iOS but it's a bit more customisable. It's basically metro on the phone and it works great. If you don't mind metro then get a windows phone.

 

[stevemind]

Welcome....I've been using 630, cool looking and nippy, down to choice and your wallet size really.

 

[psudotechzealot]

Lumia 1520.3.

 

[oditius]

For all those recommending the Lumia 1520.3, you are assuming the OP can pay the $$ cash for it. Since AT&T doesn't sell that version, he would have to pay full price. So I believe that he is preferring to get a discount or the Next plan to get the phone. The M8 is good phone, I have it. I like the 1520, but the size is wrong for me. I will wait for the "exclusive" to end on Verizon, and probably pick myself up the WP version. The camera in just about any WP device is better than the M8's. But the M8's camera is fine if you are not trying to replace your DSLR or plan to make poster size prints.

 

[Karthik Naik]

While it is not a bad idea to use only one ecosystem, Microsoft is really supporting all other OS with top applications for their services. One could easily argue that many of their services are even superior on Android (OneNote and Skype at least).
And since you have a current Android flagship phone, I don't think switching could really improve your experience.

If I were you, I would keep the M8 for the next ~6 months to wait what Microsoft brings with WP 9 to the table.

onenote better on android? not really
skype yes for now but the next skype update in the next few days will change this

 

[chezm]

What would you guys do for an of contract phone in the interim until new flagship phones are released? Is there a good, inexpensive option?

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Get a used 920 or 820, honestly id avoid the 520 as while it gives you the WP experience, it doesn't represent the performance it can offer on such a low end device.

I'd also say wait like the others, get an inexpensive used model to give the os a try...its too different from android to suggest jumping right in if you don't know what you're getting.

 

[HelloLudger]

Doesn't one note on Android support notebook creation and handwritten notes?

 

[salmanahmad]

onenote better on android? not really
skype yes for now but the next skype update in the next few days will change this

IMO OneNote is pretty bad on Android but the Google Keep app is a very good replacement. Here are a few screenshots:

 

[colinkiama]

Tbh skype sucks on all platforms but it's the worst on WP.

 

[salmanahmad]

Tbh skype sucks on all platforms but it's the worst on WP.

I'll say this, the Windows Phone version is very well designed. They just need to focus on performance.

 

[mstrblueskys]

Well, I just won a Nokia 925 on eBay! Thanks for the help!

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[Karthik Naik]

IMO OneNote is pretty bad on Android but the Google Keep app is a very good replacement. Here are a few screenshots:

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google?? no thanks! id stick to microsoft
onenote works better than keeps(ive got a nexus 5 and a 720)

 

[mstrblueskys]

google?? no thanks! id stick to microsoft
onenote works better than keeps(ive got a nexus 5 and a 720)

And honestly, I don't go anywhere without my Dell venue 8 pro with the pen
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[Karthik Naik]

And honestly, I don't go anywhere without my Dell venue 8 pro with the pen
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?

 

[mstrblueskys]

?

I was just saying that I don't do notes on my phone unless I'm driving since I always have my Dell on my person. I still can't decide if it's become my crutch or my iron man suit.

 

[Karthik Naik]

I was just saying that I don't do notes on my phone unless I'm driving since I always have my Dell on my person. I still can't decide if it's become my crutch or my iron man suit.

aah ok
true dat

 

[hopmedic]

Welcome to WPCentral! Looks like you've got plenty of advice already, but since you said you're switching to ATT, that means you won't be getting an Icon or the new HTC One M8 for Windows Phone. There's the 1520, the 1320, and now that I stop and think, that's all that I can think of on ATT at the moment, though I'm thinking the 635 may be there as well. All great phones, with the high, middle, and low ends of the spectrum represented there. It depends on how much you want to spend, really.

 

[YeMan]

Welcome to WPCentral! Looks like you've got plenty of advice already, but since you said you're switching to ATT, that means you won't be getting an Icon or the new HTC One M8 for Windows Phone. There's the 1520, the 1320, and now that I stop and think, that's all that I can think of on ATT at the moment, though I'm thinking the 635 may be there as well. All great phones, with the high, middle, and low ends of the spectrum represented there. It depends on how much you want to spend, really.

the HTC one windows is coming to at&t, actually...

 

[mstrblueskys]

Welcome to WPCentral! Looks like you've got plenty of advice already, but since you said you're switching to ATT, that means you won't be getting an Icon or the new HTC One M8 for Windows Phone. There's the 1520, the 1320, and now that I stop and think, that's all that I can think of on ATT at the moment, though I'm thinking the 635 may be there as well. All great phones, with the high, middle, and low ends of the spectrum represented there. It depends on how much you want to spend, really.

Hey! Thanks for the welcome. I ended up with a 925 for less than $150, so a win in my book. Now to figure out how to improve my battery life... It's a great phone!