Verizon 735 vs 928

[falcon23]

Hi everyone,

I damaged my 928 and was looking into getting a new phone, and other than the SD card feature and some differences in the camera, the specs seem pretty similar between the 928 and 735. Just wanted to hear from people with more experience or knowledge about the devices on whether there were any significant differences to be aware of before I get one.

Thanks.

 

[AV2RY]

928 - 735
4.5" - 4.7"
8.7mp/1.2mp - 6.7mp/5mp
32gb - 8gb + SD

 

[anon(7937399)]

is a 1.2 GHz quad-core faster than a 1.5 GHz dual-core?

 

[muneshyne21]

Dont forget
Xenon flash - LED Flash
AMOLED - OLED
OIS - No OIS
No FM Radio - FM Radio


I think the processors have similar performance but the newer quad core has a better graphics processor.

 

[Shmythe]

Well it is kind of like going sideways unless you play a lot of games, but that being said it is cheap phone, so at least you will not be paying a lot for a replacement.

 

[falcon23]

Thanks for the replies so far. Can you run apps like game from the SD card or does it need to be run on the phones local memory?

 

[Steven Penner]

Yes, you can run apps from the SD Card on the L735. Complex games like Asphalt 8 stutter some when installed on a Class 10 card from a major manufacturer, but it isn't completely terrible. All my other apps work great from a card, though.

 

[xandros9]

is a 1.2 GHz quad-core faster than a 1.5 GHz dual-core?

Raw horsepower wise they're about on-par. The 735 might seem speedier in normal use.

Battery life in the 735 is definitely much better though.

 

[Mike Majeski]

I may have the opportunity to either get a 735 or a Lumia Icon in the near future. I am assuming, super-cool Microsoft branding aside, the Icon is still hands-down the best choice between those two?

 

[xandros9]

I may have the opportunity to either get a 735 or a Lumia Icon in the near future. I am assuming, super-cool Microsoft branding aside, the Icon is still hands-down the best choice between those two?

Yup!
Other than in battery life, the Icon/930 still is king here.

 

[Mike Majeski]

Yup!
Other than in battery life, the Icon/930 still is king here.

Awesome thanks! The only other question I have is the 735 is pretty much guaranteed to get Windows 10 from Verizon (I think I heave heard as much) - do you think the same will hold true for the Icon? I know it was a struggle just to get the 8.1 update from Verizon. Then again, with the Insider Preview, I think we can pretty much enjoy everything 10 has to offer, whether Verizon pushes it out or not.

 

[xandros9]

Awesome thanks! The only other question I have is the 735 is pretty much guaranteed to get Windows 10 from Verizon (I think I heave heard as much) - do you think the same will hold true for the Icon? I know it was a struggle just to get the 8.1 update from Verizon. Then again, with the Insider Preview, I think we can pretty much enjoy everything 10 has to offer, whether Verizon pushes it out or not.

Honestly I have no clue. All the 735 really has going for it is that its newer. Which I suppose could be a factor. But I really don't know.

 

[Steven Penner]

I just assume that the updates from all the US carriers will either take a very long time or never come at all, and have used the Technical Preview program to get the latest builds. Personally, from what I have read none of the Insider Preview fro Win 10 have been well enough developed to use on your main phone so I haven't tried that yet. If the two programs coexist in the future, I'll stick with the TP program since it is kind of like 'Slow Ring' builds for Win 10 Desktop in a way, which are more stable.

 

[Darkgift]

928 - 735
4.5" - 4.7"
8.7mp/1.2mp - 6.7mp/5mp
32gb - 8gb + SD

The Verizon version if the 735 is 16gb...just bought one.

 

[Darkgift]

My aunt currently has a 928 and mother the HTC 8x on my advice, and I'm telling both to get the 735 for their next phones. I have an Icon, by bought one just to have it. I like it alot.

 

[Darkgift]

I may have the opportunity to either get a 735 or a Lumia Icon in the near future. I am assuming, super-cool Microsoft branding aside, the Icon is still hands-down the best choice between those two?

Yes...I have an Icon. However I did by the 735 just to have it. It's a pretty cool phone. Got the cyan and red covers, so its fun to swap them out. Runs pretty quick and smooth. It's no Icon, but ill use it for a cpl a days at a time.

 

[heickelrrx]

If you have opportunity to grab ICON I think you should go for it.

 

[GreenScrew]

Yes...I have an Icon. However I did by the 735 just to have it. It's a pretty cool phone. Got the cyan and red covers, so its fun to swap them out. Runs pretty quick and smooth. It's no Icon, but ill use it for a cpl a days at a time.

Where is a good source for the covers? I can't seem to find them...

 

[Darkgift]

Where is a good source for the covers? I can't seem to find them...

I got mine online, directly thru Verizon.

 

[nemtna]

Hey guys. New here.
I just ordered a refurb 928 (for Verizon) for about $100. Now, I'm questioning whether or not I should have just gotten the 735 from Verizon, because it will be supported longer. It's really a phone for my wife to test Windows on - since I think she'll like the simplicity of Windows Phone over Android.