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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robrob777:
MY opinion:

Short answer: iPhone 4/4s

Long answer:

iPhone has better day to day usability.

1- Syncs notes from outlook.

2- Syncs with itunes.

3- Has a password lock delay option (I don't know why Google can't implement this feature...patents maybe?, anyway you don't want to enter a pin every time you turn off/on the screen)

4- Better Camera.

5- All info you need is in the lockscreen (iOS5), and you can "slide to view" the info.

6- The notification bar even though was copied from AD, it is better.

7- Most of the good accessories,speakers,cars are iphone compatible.

For the hardware, the only thing I see better in GN is the gorgeous screen,the LED notification and the data speed, but remember that LTE drains more battery.

Notice that I don't have the GN; but I have tried for some time ICS in my NS, I decided to don't go for GN and wait for iphone 5 (bigger screen hopefully).

BTW, Software/hardware integration just makes the Iphone a faster device:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhu8zfIVZ40
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kriskmk:
Android is based on a modified Linux 2.6 with a Java programming interface.

Android uses a special virtual machine, e.g. the Dalvik Virtual Machine. Dalvik uses special bytecode. Therefore you cannot run standard Java bytecode on Android. Android provides a tool "dx" which allows to convert Java Class files into "dex" (Dalvik Executable) files.

Regarding Graphics Rendering..on iOS all UI rendering occurs in a dedicated UI thread with real-time priority. On the other hand, Android follows the traditional PC model of rendering occurring on the main thread with normal priority.

so bottom line... yes... androidbuff is right.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CanaganD:
I'm a professional programmer.

Basically, the iPhone is a technical piece of ****. It runs on 30 year old low level languages which makes it fast (Objective C). But technically very simple. It's basically a "dumb phone" with a touch screen. I'm serious.

If you're telling me that the WAY IT SHOULD BE should be what apple programmers have done, then you'll put us in the technical dark ages.

Java, virtualization, compartmentalize permissions, is the future of software development. Writing Objective C is like keeping records by engraving them on a stone tablet.

It's true that these virtualizations take processing power... but it's got a lot more advantages namely: cross platform, unifed and smart language, ability for rapid development, the ability to determine what PERMISSIONS the app needs (first seen on Windows Mobile), larger and easier to use OS library (for OS integration) and self cleaning memory schemes.

The reason why iOS will never be a true operating system is because each App launches in its own virtual environment which gets destroyed when the app closes. This virtual environment is very cloed off to the OS, and necessarily so because it's not very sophisticated. This is the base reason why there are no widgets, no true synchronous multitasking, no services (they are in a restricted environment), restricted OS level communication etc.

Apple is working on this... but obviously, if you use 30 year old technology you're going to be running into the exact walls Microsoft and Google avoided (because they're a tech company, unbound by marketing). Because of this ****ty architecture, their OS has been slow to evolve. Just look at Google and how much they've accomplished. This is the future of software development. Not your ****ty Objective C.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robrob777:
Remember that this is a smart Phone not a computer.

iPhone has a 96% user satisfaction, old programing language? who cares as long as it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kriskmk:
Reminds me of COBOL (Common Business Oriented Language). THE oldest programming language.. EVER.. (I think 60 years+).. but still THE choice for mainframes. Competition can't touch it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aimetti:
Hahaha I have read it all now.

"The iPhone is a technical pos. It runs on 30 year old technology. That's why its fast"

I lol'd on that one thx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lambda30:
No ****, Einstein. If you do want to get into specifics about Dalvik and native vs cross-platform, see what CanaganD said above this post. It clarifies everything about that comparison. That doesn't mean the core of Android represents a "conversion" from a programming language to an operating system. That's just an idiotic way of explaining the facts. Got it ? Good.

Now, about graphics rendering; yes, the difference between thread implementation is commonly known. But he wasn't referring to that particular case. He just stated that because of cross-platform support, the apps need crazy ass resources like dual-core CPU and higher RAM, which is, again, idiotic.

But then again, do continue to support idiots. Not very useful, but hey, who am I to judge you, right ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NIK516:
Guys let's get on the OP topic, from what I gather you like taking pictures, if this is true stick with the iPhone its easier to get a nice non blurry shot. Also if you have a lot of iTunes songs its easier to stick with iPhone sure you can sync your music to Google but you still can't buy music depending on your country.

Another thing to take into account is aftermarket accessories after how many years of android devices still no real docks or thing like that, and I be live there never will be due to the fast pace of android devices.

This isn't an android bashing but just some things to take into account before the switch.

Personally coming from and iPhone 4 and a gs2, I love my nexus apart from the camera and the signal drop out issue. But I understand android us for people that don't mind fiddelin with there phone.

Are you that person?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kriskmk:
I don't think that is what CanaganD is talking about (resource consumption). He is talking about core level programming.

Also Androidbuff DID mention inherent drawback in graphics processing in android... hence my statement is pertinent.

And why the anger and frustration? Don't take this android vs ios **** too personally and emotionally. You are the best!!!.. Feel better now??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lambda30:
You clearly need to understand the importance of paragraph grouping in a text, because aparently it's useless talking to you when you can't understand simple contextual meaning. You take an ideea from 3 lines above and consider that it's part of another paragraph... that's just basic understanding of communication... which you apparently fail at. Now I understand why you are defending him; you're like him. Figures...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stardate Tab 10.1:
What I want to know is how all of these people in these forums have owned every phone known to man? I have seen posts where people state that they owned the iPhone 3, 4 and 4s as well as the Bionic, Thunderbolt and Galaxy Nexus. Some of these people have to have some serious dough. I will have this phone for the next two years. My choice came down to a phone with just an app drawer or full customization. I chose Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kriskmk:
Contextual Meaning..?? Paragraph Grouping?? LOL.. you sound like an unqualified English Teacher washed out from a low ranking university who stammers out nonsense desperately hoping that would make him sound intelligent!

Big words don't suit you or your intellect.. so please refrain from getting ahead of yourself. You are obviously a dunce who shoots from his hips..

Whatever androidbuff wrote is simply answering a question put forth by the OP with explanation that is HIS opinion.

If you can't digest differing opinions about something that you are so obviously emotionally attached to.. that you have to snap right back at it... then perhaps you do not belong in the online forum world.

Your belligerence and uncivil discourse is uncalled for..what are you 12 years old? get a life!

and where are the moderators when you need them?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JOHNGAETANO:
Yes, I like to buy and try phones! I am fortunate enough to buy what I want, and when I want it. Phones, Tablets, Cars, etc... Again, fortunate.

So yes, I have owned and tried just about every phone. Despite not wanting to try the GN, I did anyway. I have had it 1 week now. Now I am hooked on ICS. I am very impressed. I will be excited to see how ICS looks on a tablet. Well done Google!

JOHN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lambda30:
It doesn't really matter, because most of the content from the last few pages was useless anyway. Only a couple of the comments were good answers that compare both smart phones from an objective point of view.

If someone proves you're an idiot, it doesn't mean he's "a 12 year old english professor that needs to get a life". It usually means you are indeed an idiot and can't provide true basis and facts to support your arguments. What does english got to do with ANYTHING I said ? I could be a korean. What does emotion got to do with the fact that I point out you're an idiot because you can't understand a basic phrase ?

Why do I always try ? I just keep saying to myself time after time, but guess it still remains pointless... An idiot always remains just that... an idiot. I just hope ww3 or some other apocalyptic event comes sooner so that people like you could finally die and not consume more of the planet resources, before it's too late.

PS: Close this already... it's getting useless page after page.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] IpodLover77:
while i enjoyed the back and fourth between you two, i think you went a bit too far. its a forum, no need to take it personal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
the thing i don't understand is why someone would actually consider an iphone over this nexus. there's 2 very big things to seriously consider here:

screen size;

iphone = 3.5"

nexus = 4.65"

radio;

iphone = 3g (1 - 3Mbps average)

nexus = 4g (5 - 15Mbps* average)

and of course note that the 4g average fluctuates greatly depending on your city/coverage area (basically the average can be MUCH higher).

there's no way in hell i'd go for an iphone over the nexus.

[EDIT] in case 'Siri' means that much to you, Android does have 'Iris'. granted, not quite the same.. but still decent & will only get better.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] skynet11:
Can't wait to see the patent lawsuits erupt over this one :rolleyes:

Has anyone seen John Connor?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tk123456789:
Get rid of that iPhone crap and get a real phone like the galaxy nexus. I had an iPhone and now I use it as a paper weight...an ugly paper weight at that too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Baathesheep:
Haven't read the pages and pages of (I am assuming) "mine is better".

My wife uses her iphone and would never change mainly because it is nice and simple (aside from itunes) and does what she wants without any real need for modification.

I love android (and my GN) because it gives me the ability to do so much more, working in IT I love tweaking and improving performance, having more control over what my phone does and when it does it.

My wife loves the big screen of the nexus but I doubt she would ever move from iOS no matter how often I try to convince her!

It is really about picking what you prefer and sticking with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] revox1:
Maybe this will help a bit : http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/448?vs=503

I have an 4S and 2 ipad2s. But i miss even my old xperia x1 with wm 6.1(upgraded to 6.5) and his great customization potential.

4S = powerful phone but.. no where to f**king unleash.

4S

pros : very good camera(pics/vids) / nice screen / look nice (with a bumper, attached photo) / tons of applications (60% CRAP!). Good over wifi/3g. / work nice with a pair of sony mw600 (bluetooth headsets). ios5 it is nice.. / very simple to use / no bugs / nice gaming experience

cons : the battery sucks / itunes it's driving me crazy / jailbreak for ipad 2 and 4s not ready .. FUUUU... / customization .. NOT / depends on itunes too much.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcfrost:
Just to troll

Now that IOS finally got a "garbage collector" that cannot solve cyclic dependencies... well think about that
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] macfre:
Basically yes, though ppi stays the same on both and color accuracy is much better on iPhone. I have 3 calibrated desktop screens (which I calibrate on regular basis - for photography stuff) and colors on i4S are much closer to the colors on those screens than the colors on Nexus, which are definitely oversaturated.

That said, obviously screen is the biggest advantage of Nexus and is the very reason why I use one ;) Watching movies on YT is just awesome on Nexus and sucks on iPhone.

Just trying to give a different point of view.

Believe me or not, but this is irrelevant for a lot of people. Unless by "someone" you meant "an US citizen not traveling frequently abroad, and being a Verizon customer". For instance, I'm not an US citizen, I'm traveling abroad frequently, and I'm not a Verizon customer. No 4G on Nexus for me ;)

Seriously iPhone 4S is a good phone. I'm geeky, I used to run Linux as my only OS on my desktop for many years (close to 10), I really like Android, I love big screen of Nexus, but I can't imagine forcing my fiancee, her mother, and my many non-tech savvy friends which use iPhone now to use Android. I know for sure it wouldn't do any good for them - I already tried it with my fiancee.

For me the thing I miss the most from my iPhone is iMessage and Emoji icons. My GF/friends use Emoji a lot, and I hate all SMS app replacements I tried on Android. I probably couldn't hate Handcent SMS more - what a mess, 10000000 configuration options, and very ugly, no matter how long I try to make it look fine.

Also, sending a lot of hi-res pictures via iMessage is a breeze, doing it via MMS makes me cry..

Other things that I miss is ability to make pictures from the lock screen (not possible on ICS if I use pin/password) and see notifications previews, with the latter somehow mitigated by the LED which I absolutely love. LED is my second favorite thing on Nexus after the big screen ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
I try to be open minded on the iPhone, but a few major things hold it off;

- 3.5" screen size is just way too small

- Colors on iPhone seem very washed out and dull.

- No 4G.

- No customization.

Those four points are too big for me to get an iPhone over a high end Android.

Now if the iPhone5 gets a larger screen...some type of AMOLED screen...and 4G, only then could I recommend it. And I would expect those changes in the next iPhone for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Stadsport:
I never understood why so many people cite this. Owning an iPhone without jailbreaking is like owning a Nexus without rooting ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
Android users have a far higher user base of tweakers/hackers vs iPhone buyers who Jailbreak.

Out of all my Android friends and family I would say 50% root. Out of all the iPhone family and friends I know zero that jailbreaked, and I know a lot of iPhone users.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lchupacabras:
Jailbreak is only a 'feature' if it's possible. The iPhone 4S has no jailbreak available currently so...

Anyway, I've owned the 3G, 3GS, Palm Pre(1), iP4, T-Mob G2, EVO 4G, EVO 3D, and the HTC HD2; out of all those phones my personal favourite is the HTC HD2.

It all comes down to preference.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] revox1:
Ohhhooooo. Slow it down guys.. No one will give you anything for talking crap about samsung/apple/ios/android. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] piperat:
I'm on the road alot with about 12 guys. I started with the OG and they all got iPhones. All but 2 got rid of their iPhones for android after seeing what i could do with it. None have second guessed their decision. THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF! Also by the way I've talked on the 4s several times and with the volume all the way up i cant barely hear on it.

Sent from a GUMMYNEXED beast!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kcharng:
I have galaxy nexus. My wife have iphone 4ever. In terms of functionality and apps they both are very similar dice most apps on iphone can be found on GN.

From experience my two gripes about nexus is the battery life and lack of facetime. Google been playing catchup for a long time now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
Sounds like you are just bashing just saying.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] piperat:
Tango is like facetime.

Sent from a GUMMYNEXED beast!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] piperat:
Its not really that uncommon of a thing. I get on average 3 phones a year. My company gives me one a year. My wife gets 2 phones a year, and my daughter and son get hand me downs. My wife unfortunately never gets the same phone I do.

Sent from a GUMMYNEXED beast!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scariola:
You guys wanna talk iPhone bleh, remember when the thing finally got mms, oh and when they said you can't record videos on a 3g(cycorder). Even my razr flip could do these things.

And here we think apple is on the cutting edge. Way to steal androids notification bar ios5.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] piperat:
I thought i was the only one that noticed that. Did you also notice the apps that stay in bottom when you flip screens. Google should definitely sue, because that's what apple would do and they say Google copies apple, right.

Sent from a GUMMYNEXED beast!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kcharng:
google + also have hangout... But a disappointment compares to facetime.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kriskmk:
The guy has the emotional quotient of a 12 year old girl... Not to mention has poor reading comprehension and arguing skills.

But hey thanks for calling out on him.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] androidbuff123:
No kidding! Judging from his arguments I bet you he never understood my original post.

There is java to dex conversion at every instance in android. Which actually is much better now than what it used to be from the cupcake days. if the galaxy nexus can get even half the linpack score of an iPhone 4s... Then I'll admit it is worthy.

But disregarding all technical discussions between android and iOS. ... Just look around in this very community. I have never seen any forum fill up with so many complaints about a phone in such a short duration after launch.

With such great hardware and software and it's noteworthy smoothness and ease of use.. The iphone really is a no brainer for me. But hey like I said android has its users who see their specific needs being fulfilled by android and that is simply great.. But just don't talk about performance when there is simply no competition. I could care less about 4g speeds when I am getting 3 Mbps average on Verizon which is more than enough for all online content and activities that a smartphone performs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Squpix:
It just depends

I have both devices and here are my 2 cents:

- Battery life on the GNEX is awful. If you plan to use your phone normally while not being able to charge at least once a day, go with an iPhone. There are tons of possibilities to squeeze more juice out of the GNEX but IMO that's only crippling the functionality of a smartphone. I really hope that the battery life will improve over time/kernel/basebands on the GNEX

- Screen size of the iPhone is awful once you've used the GNEX. If you plan on using the device for heavy browsing, go with the GNEX. The only positive aspect of the smaller iPhone is: You can definitely use it better with only one hand. The GNEX screen is at least for my thumb too big to reach every point of the screen one-handed.

- The camera of the GNEX is acceptable and the one of the iPhone is better. But if you want to take good pictures, you probably don't use a mobile phone anyway (point and shoot or DSLR).

- The restrictions on iOS are awful. Being able to install what you want and customize your device as you like (widgets/ROMS/Kernel) is wonderful. So go with the GNEX if you're that kind of nerd.

- There are small lags on the GNEX. For example using the two stock twitters apps and scrolling through the list of tweets is a little choppy on the GNEX (if you do it the first time after opening the app). On the iPhone it's snappy as hell. Maybe this is related to my configuration of the GNEX, since I didn't enable 2D HW acceleration because Navigon doesn't work in that mode. But I'm sure this will improve as soon as all apps are ready for ICS and HW acceleration.

Finally: If you don't mind to charge your device more often, go with the GNEX. An iPhone 5 with a bigger screen will suffer from the same effect of poor battery life, since it's the beautiful & big screen of the GNEX that draws power as if there's no tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] maxohkc:
On my iPhone 4s I got no more than 1 mbs on my iPhone... to be honest if you want to tinker with your phone pick an android phone if you just want a phone or play games on it get an iPhone. I was on my phone for like 8 seconds I just checked my email real quick and my text then I was done every now and then I would play infinity blade but that's it. then get an iPhone I will sell my iPhone 4s 32gb to anyone here for 500. As for people spending money on phones give a kid 5 grand and a paycheck you end up spending money on a lot of dumb ****. Join the army you will know what I'm talking about then. HOOAH.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] realfelix:
omg.. troll... PERIOD!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iGoogleNexus:
I guess Steve jobs ghost lives in this guy. Even in death he continues to think iOS is far better. You a dev? Nah ... a tru dev works both ways even if they have a different OS. Look at your iPhone... u left android and said u weren't looking back? Alright find a way to downgrade to 4.0 because everything your using in 5.0 is based off Android. U wanna talk about underclocking? All the iPhone is is just an app drawer full of apps and music. As for the OP... follow your own senses... go to the store and check it out as many have already said. My brother n law has had an iPhone since the very beginning and up til the 4S. He loves his new phone and enjoys the Android OS.

If all you do is bad mouth Android then stop using the screen name your are posting from..

-Google
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kimboinatl:
The very first thing Apple folks notice about my GNex is the screen size. "Oh my God, that screen is huge!" "How do you use that thing?" Then I show them, and show them what I can do with it, and how customizable it is, and their eyes light up. My girlfriend's brother said that he was thinking about switching just from seeing our phones (she has an Infuse 4G, also with a huge screen). It would be painful for me to switch to an iPhone based on screen size alone.

If you were to compare phones to cars, an iPhone "car" would take you were you want to go, decent gas mileage, looks nice, and everything would work well. It's for someone who wants to get around town, listen to tunes on a nice stereo, etc. They don't want to think about how the car works, just that it does. The Android "car" would be the car a car enthusiast/mechanic would get - he'd tint the windows, drop in a supercharger, change out the seats, new rims, etc. Occasionally he may run into problems getting one of his modifications to work, but it's his own, personal car that he can modify almost any way he wants to.

I've got no hate for Apple products. I think they're solid, they look nice, etc. But I'm a "car enthusiast". I want to do more with my "car" than just get around town in it.

Plus, the windshield's bigger ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidstyle:
A friend of mine is swapping from an infuse to a iphone 3g lol...some people just want the name i guess...idk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ranova:
best analogy comparing phones, that Ive read so far. Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] goldenchyld21:
I came from a OG droid to Droid 2, then to a Iphone 4s.

I am currently thinking about going to a Galaxy Nexus.