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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
People keep complaining about plastic this. Plastic that. But the Galaxy Nexus feels great and a great device. GSM + Extended Battery = feels better than any other phone I've used.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sluflyer06:
What is this people are posting about 'hardware problems'? What are you talking about? I've had my Nexus since November and never had any problems with it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Well, it's a matter of personal preference. But there's gotta be a reason that so many people complain about plastic-this and plastic-that. I have both the Nexus One and Galaxy Nexus and, for me, the Nexus One feels significantly better in the hand. Have you held a Nexus One?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Which means there is no way there are hardware problems out there. Right?

There are very few cases of products (that aren't recalled), where 100% of the devices have hardware problems.

A lot of the hardware problems folks see with this device are due to the manufacturing process. Mass produced items always have issues with a certain percentage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Sounds good to me. Liked the Nexus S, love my Galaxy Nexus. Bring it on, Sammy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bozzykid:
Plastic casing isn't going away. In fact, calling it "plastic" now is a bit inaccurate. There are all kinds of different quality of plastics that are used for phone casings now. Some of the newer styles are hard to even tell what it is made of.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sluflyer06:
Like you said, so it doesn't matter who makes it there will always be some people with faulty phones so people can't claim that as 'con' for samsung making the Nexus.

But the way I'm seeing it posted implies Samsung built the phone with bad hardware or defects which obviously isn't true or we'd all have problems.

As far as metal vs. plastic, metal is alot heavier and has no give to it so more likely to crack glass and transmit shock, I'll also take AMOLED tech over IPS any day, looks far better and most of us can get 2 full days use out of charge already without extended batteries.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hemlocke:
The problem is, it is not hard to tell on Samsung devices. They use the cheapest plastics possible. My Nexus S, GNex, and both SGSIIs were all more "Fisher Price" in build quality than "high-end smartphone." They need to put a little thought into their superphones, and a LOT of design sense.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edgeicator:
Metal casing also leads to poorer signal strength due to attenuation. Look at the Asus Transformer Prime. Because they didn't have a plastic insert, the GPS signal was horrid.

I found the plastic in the Samsung device just fine. Have you seen the SGS2 battery door video? That is not cheap, brittle plastic. I've used an iPhone 3G, iPhone 4, Atrix, and GNexus. The GNexus feels just fine to me. Comparing the Atrix plastic to the GNexus plastic, I prefer the Gnexus plastic every time. Motorola may use thicker plastic, but the battery door creaked and it just felt cheaper vs my GNexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shawnn218:
My only problem with this is Samsung doesn't know how to make a 4g radio. Hopefully 2nd Gen lte will be out by then
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Except that, when dropped, the One X's "superior materials" are no more sturdy than what Samsung uses.

The One X is sealed. That is part of the reason why it feels so sturdy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brianisme:
I don't mind the plastic used in the GN to be honest but it would be great if the 'plastic' were made of GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon), the same material used in the production of many handguns today. Light, heavy duty, and sturdy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
and more expensive I bet.

Manufacturers will just pass on that cost to the consumer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Aluminum unibody baby!

---------- Post added at 03:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:08 PM ----------

No prob. I'd pay a one-third premium to get a solid metal body.

If you put 2 GN's side by side, all else being equal except, one made of metal for $800 and one made of plastic for $600, I'd pay for the metal one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I have an aluminum laptop. Looking at the dents it has....and how much more knocking around a phone gets....

No thanks ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chlehqls:
And then you accidentally drop the aluminum phone and the glass immediately shatters upon impact despite if it were a complex plastic like the GNexus it would have absorbed the impact more thus saving your screen.

Let's not make this phone heavier now, that'd be a step back. :/

Personally, I would want a poly-carbonate body (see: Lumia 800) instead of anything drastic like an all metal or some insane plastic formula.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brianisme:
No doubt. At least 50% - 75% more per lb than the lower grade plastics. For a premium phone though, I wouldn't mind paying a little more. Besides, you get to say your phone is made of the same material as Glock pistols. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edgeicator:
Actually, if we wanted a really sturdy phone, it should be made from the magnesium alloy that Thinkpads are made from. That stuff is ridiculously strong and light.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
The Galaxy SIII might be a clue as to where the next Nexus design is headed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
That would then be my justification to the wife for a new phone purchase! :D

That's what people were saying when the trend for phones was getting smaller and smaller - if a bigger one came out, it was a step backwards. Now bigger is the trend.

But the whole point of my argument is that I LIKE heavy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If the past 2 Nexii are any indication, this next Nexus is just going to be a re-hashed slightly changed/updated version of the SGSIII that Samsung releases in a couple weeks. Look and see what that is, then add 4 months of innovation + small aesthetic design change and you've got the Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chad_Petree:
I kinda hoped HTC made it this time, the one x is really incredible just thinking of a one x with on screen buttons, stock android (jellybean) and a 2000 math battery gives me goosebumps
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
No, because I had a G1 when the Nexus One came out.

If it's such a problem, then get a non-Nexus device. All HTC devices come with unlockable bootloader via HTCDEV and then flash a AOSP ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stacio88:
I'd be really happy if Samsung made the next Nexus. I've had the GSi, GSii, and the GNexus and I've loved them all. Metal cased cause screens to crack on impact so no to metal. Plus if your metal case dents or scratches it cost more for a replacement part. Samsung built is perfect for me, I like my phones light and not feel like I'm carrying a brick.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kgbkny:
Although HTC uses premium materials in their phones, there have been annoying build quality issues in every HTC handset I've ever owned.

G1 - sliding screen developed a severe creak within a few days, becoming loose a couple of weeks later. I ended up doing a warranty swap, which worked fine for about a year, after which certain keypresses wouldn't register.

MyTouch 4G - "superior" and "inferior" screens aside (do a quick search if you are unaware of this issue), this phone developed a creaking bezel underneath the optical cursor button a couple of months after I got it.

Sensation 4G - although mine wasn't affected by dust underneath the screen, it wasn't immune to the issue that plagued my other HTC phones - the creaking!

With regards to Samsung, the GNex is a very well built device, despite the plastic. The Vibrant felt solid as well, despite the fact that the phone itself was a steaming pile of crap.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chlehqls:
Yep, bigger AND lighter according to the One X and the SGS3.

I honestly do not think heavy is going to be "in" anymore. The recent trend in technology thus far has been emphasis on light and sturdy (Macbook air, ultrabooks, SGS2, iPhone, etc).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JoeSyr:
There were a few things about this phone that I was very disappointed to learn about after I already had it, that I've mostly moved past and don't even think about for the most part. Things that have to do with the hardware not correctly implemented, even though it's in the phone.

For example, what exactly is the deal with the second mic and noise cancellation? Something's not connected properly in the phone so it will never work correctly? I remember reading a thread where this was documented and just being at a loss for why it was that way.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Noise cancellation is for recording video, not calls.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chizzele:
I was hoping the next Nexus would be made by Google/Motorola hybrid.. but oh well.. as long as we can unlock and have our way with ill take it :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] THS1989:
Good...good...

I love my galaxy nexus.

Here is what I would like to see:

1) Better battery life. Dont mind if it is a milimeter or two thicker.

2) Screen banding / grainyness fixed. Prefer 720p NON pentile.

3) Better speaker. This one is too quiet and sounds cheap.

4) Micro SD card support. THIS IS A MUST

5) Decent hardware. Don't need 8 core 10ghz lol. A decent camera with good low light.

If Samsung can do all this with only adding a few milimeters, It will be a hit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jayrod1980:
Love how people complain about Samsung using plastic while talking about how nice HTC is. The one is made out of plastic! Polycarbinate is plastic! Its the material your sunglasses by Oakley and such at made out of. Its usually slick and glossy. The finish on the one changes that but the nexus is fine. The change from what the nexus s had to the galaxy nexus was a huge step up. I love the feel and durability of the galaxy nexus. To me its perfect in that regard. It feels every bit the 550 bucks I paid for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewhansen86:
With everyone complaining about metal vs plastic I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents as well.

I think the next nexus will be ceramic. According to rumors (which could be wrong)

The Galaxy S3 will be made of a new lightweight unique ceramic-style casing.

My best friend has a ceramic wedding ring, while mine is made of tungsten carbide. His weighs far, far less than mine, yet its is at the same time very durable and scratch proof.

Now comparing a wedding ring to a cell phone sounds dumb, but if its any indication of what is possible with ceramic, then I can be optimistic about a possible GS3, or Nexus made of ceramic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Yeah that comparion was pretty silly. Ceramic will never be as strong as Tungsten Carbide ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hemlocke:
Of course it is plastic, but it is better quality, by far, and more scratch resistant. Plus, the feel is not cheap like the Sammy phones feel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Far better quality?

Check out some drop tests. It is *not* far better quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] andrewhansen86:
I wasn't saying that it was. I was saying that after seeing a ceramic wedding ring that I'm open to the idea of Samsung reportedly making the Galaxy S3 out of ceramic and that possibly the next Nexus out of ceramic as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
The thing is, these companies use coatings. Don't be fooled.

HTC may have offered to replace the chipping One S devices out there, but they shipped like that. Companies go cheap.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hemlocke:
A drop test is not a quality test, it is a durability test. Toughbooks survive drops that far better laptops will not. The iPhone is made of more premium materials than an SGSII, but less durable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Ok, how about the chipping HTC One S devices?

Not what I call quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Felimenta97:
As much as I know Sammy does a awesome hardware (their work on software if crap, otherwise, but that isn't a problem on Nexus line) and have done it really good on both Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus (called Galaxy X on Brazil, due a patent over the word ''Nexus''), I want to see other companies doing it.

HTC had their chance, it wasn't good. Motorola can make some good things, but their support is horrible. I don't know other big manufacturer, except Sony for now, that can do the next one. C'mon, Now that Sony owns the mobile segment that was a joint venture for 10 years, they can do it.

Xperia Nexus is such a sexy name. NovaThor or Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 1.5 Gb RAM, WhiteMagic 720p display, Bravia Engine. And other gimmicks from Sony and it's going to be a awesome phone. Think: Why not?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hemlocke:
That's a metal phone using a new coating process. I don't need a metal phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ravynmagi:
I don't mind the plastic body much, though I think an aluminum one would feel nicer. But if plastic body means I can have a replaceable battery, then I'll like the plastic more.

The only thing that really bugs me about Samsung phones is the large hump at the bottom of the phone such as the Galaxy S and Galaxy Nexus have. If I lay my phone down on a desk the screen tilts away from me because the bottom side is thicker than the top side. But that's mostly minor complaint.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
LOL...you talk of superior build quality then try to justify its flaws because you don't "need" it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hp13:
I agree. Samsung nexus gas terrible signal / radio problems. IDK if its the phone it self or the ICS that it sucks. they really need to fix it. 4.0.4 is a little better but come one Google/Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Damn gas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Lol. First phone with that problem.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jeeholim:
Why not give Motorola a chance? The Motorola RAZR had amazing build quality, and it had great reception.. the only crappy part about the RAZR was the software, and that's solved by making a Nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
The most expensive Nexus phone in history! Price tag $20,000.00

Waterproof, shockproof, scratchproof, BUSproof stainless steel casing would be awesome.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randomnameftw:
LOL.

Hopefully samsung does in fact develop the next nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Scottatron:
Would love for Moto to get it, but no way Google will select them after buying them.

Mind you, if they sell Moto to Huawei that changes things.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haydonxda:
My list of GN issues

I'm going to talk about hardware, nothing that software or firmware can fix. I'd be happy with the next GN if they addressed:

- very low speaker/ring/alert volume (louder, less 'muddy')

- brightness in display (brighter)

- "grain" in display (reduced)

- improved battery life even at the expense of a little weight

- accessory availability (there are none, completely unforgivable)

- pogo pins actually capable of charging the device while in use

- better camera quality, more usable resolution - not just a higher MP sensor

Frankly, with just those things I could see using one for two more years. I really don't think this type of device requires much more computing power. While "cool" I don't think we're using these devices nearly to their current potential anyway.

The accessory item really bugs the heck out of me. On that point alone I won't be in on the next Samsung Nexus.

Edit:

Oh, almost forgot, I think the current built quality is just fine. I don't want to see metal used in the body because it permanently deforms and interferes with RF reception/transmitting.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] barondebxl:
I think it's great news
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Razer(x):
Samsung is a very good hardware manufacturer, but seems like they're fooling us with these Nexus phones.

I can't understand how a phone released 6 months later can be worse than the SGS2, and that happened with SGS1 also.

I'm not saying i want a powerful hardware or something, but atleast the same as SGS2 (anybody said 8mpx camera vs 5mpx?)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NardVa:
I guess the next Nexus will be a watered down GSIII. The trend continues for the Nexus line.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
That is because it isn't worse. Plus, nobody cares about 8mp vs. 5mp.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Am I the only one that wants the next nexus to have a hot meal waiting for me when I come home?

sent with 3g courage. better recognize. 4g courage coming soon. stock up on diapers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I want the next Nexus to clean the cat's litter box.

Daily.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
You mean yours doesn't cook and clean for you? It must be a hardware flaw in your device. Return it ASAP!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Razer(x):
I'm talking about hardware, not software. Saying it's not worse it's just a lie.

The only thing better in the Gnex is the HD screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
What an ignorant response. It isn't worse, it is different. If you haven't figured that out by research, then you are uninformed and should move on.

Not everyone judges their life by a benchmark, but then some do. This phone is not for those people.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hemlocke:
Did I ever say metal is superior? Better quality material, EXCEPT in a device filled with transmitters.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Razer(x):
I'm not an asshole or something who's trying to troll. I've owned a SGS2 for almost an year, and i can read the specs.

Ok, you can say "Nexus has better community support, Google updates and co." and i'm ok with that, that's why i bought a Gnex. But you can't really tell its hardware it's not worse, even considering it came out 6 months later than SGS2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Like I said, uninformed.

Stop playing the benchmark and spec game. It is old, and only increases the e-member. What are you going to do to prove me wrong? Pull out some benchmarks?

Go ahead. Then go look on the net where our GPU beats the Mali in some tests. Like I said, not worse...different.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ravynmagi:
I'm not sure if it's entirely Samsung's fault. GS2 has the Exynos SoC while the Galaxy Nexus is a TI OMAP4, I assume this is one of the points were you mean the GS2 is better.

But it seems Google wanted the TI OMAP4 to be the official processor for ICS, or at least first optimized for ICS. So the Galaxy Nexus had to use that processor. Maybe also because it's compatible with LTE and Exynos isn't.

Though have no idea why they gimped the camera (fortunately that wasn't important for me).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Razer(x):
Seems like you can't get my point.

Peace bro
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Better yet, to add to adrynalynes post, go look at the note forum where the Mali lags with HD resolution. Played with a note finally the other day and let's just say imagination ftw!

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MS.:
Good news man! GNex kept me happy for about 4 months (and still counts) which is unusual for me, so i'm really looking forward into next Nexus phone by Samsung.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
What i think adrynalyne is trying to say is that pure hardware specs don't mean anything. You could have a hex-a-core-twin-turbo-intercooled-super-snapdragon-tegra-omap, but if there is no software optimized for it, there's no much point. Who cares if the benchmark is 3x the GNex if it loads a web page in the same amount of time? It's more of a "my junk is bigger/better/faster than your junk" thing, not much more.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haydonxda:
Could have something to do with their desire for a super snappy camera. Fewer MP means less data to process. Doesn't explain why the sensor characteristics were so bad though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shawnn218:
I'm really surprised by the amount of build quality and camera posts. I think the build quality is great, phone feels and looks awesome and it can take some falls. Where do you guys live that you're talking about those things rather than the crap 4g radio? I'm 5 mins outside nyc, I never even saw 3g on my bolt because it held 4g like glue.. and my nexus has the opposite problem; can't get 4g in my house

And if I go into a building in nyc I can kiss 4g goodbye
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JoeSyr:
Found the thread I was thinking of:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1507414

Also this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363972

So what you wrote seems to be true, but with the caveat that it's only true because Samsung made a deliberate choice to leave out hardware to enable it. I.e. it's a feature not a bug :P

Unless I just read a lot of misinformation?

As someone who talks on my phone and isn't very inclined to record video often, this is a disappointing example of hardware design choice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
let me guess. it's not how big it is, it's the motion of the ocean? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Thanks. I am not exactly the most eloquent poster ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
You have your unique style. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] monishvster:
Samsung Nexus

Samsung is cruising towards top smartfone company. so it makes sense that google has given order for nexus to it..:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
If you ask me the all plastic is good for build quality. It's light, durable and Samsung is doing a good job with it. My metal HTC phones all creak after a while and are too heavy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rand4ll:
I personally like the plastic build and light weight of Samsung phones. I carry my phone around in my pocket all day long so the lighter the better IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TheBigX:
And this material is much more expensive, as normal plastic.

Additional to this, this material will break faster because of his structure.

Gesendet von meinem Galaxy Nexus mit Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vash1053:
I figured Google might use Motorola this time around, but I'm perfectly ok with Samsung making another Nexus. They makes great phones, I don't care what anyone says. They're HORRIBLE with software support/updates/etc IMO, but that's almost a non-issue on the Nexus line so whatevs.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cyco1978:
I don't think Samsung really has to much say about what goes in to the phone.. there just the manufacture. I'm sure Samsung would of at least made it equal to the GS2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] arzbhatia:
Yayayayayay! I hope this is true! I love samsung, mostly because of it's display technologies!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
I don't actually mind Samsung making the next Nexus phone considering HTC has been failing so much lately. They need to start making phones like the Desire and Nexus One. I really loved the styling.

Note: Reading around the thread I notice alot of people complaining about "low hardware specs". There is reasoning behind that. Google seeks to create a "reference" device with the Nexus line-up. This basically means that its the

bottom line

or

standard

for that year/OS version. It says to OEM's that "if you go below this line, YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG". It's also a developer reference, meaning: This is (most likely) what phones will look like for the rest of the year. (HW/OS). Don't expect the next Nexus to have flagship specs and don't complain about the Galaxy Nexus, the OMAP 4460 is currently only in the Nexus and was barely released in Q4 '11.

/rant
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lazaro17:
Yea it was the best chip for HD encoding/decoding at the time. I think they really wanted the 720p screen to be one of the main selling points and decided to go with the most appropriate hardware at the time.

Their timing with the hardware on the nexus one was perfect because it was first in line for 1ghz. Since then things have moved so quickly that it feels like the two Sammy nexuses didn't make such a huge stride in hardware in comparison.

I'm looking forward to what they bring next and I think they'll step it up a bit with both a great tablet and phone.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NardVa:
The next Nexus will be a copy of the GSIII. That's how its been for the Nexus since Samsung took control. They just give you a scaled down version of their flag ship phone.