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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lonestrider:
New phones sometimes are just too much in hardware. A phone with very highly capable hardware but not in software.

Samsung is really trying hard to put the software as high as the hardware. The result may be not very great but it's very nice to try rather than just put same software on top of super hardware, and of course, super pricing.

Galaxy Nexus is using 1.2 GHz dual core processor & 1 GB RAM. the features are amazing (unless the battery life). Compared to the upcoming phones? With quad core processor but same software capability? Hahaha.

What's missing in Galaxy Nexus is just the battery life & build quality. But, the price isn't as high as we must have those, isn't it?

IMO, HTC One have a very nice build quality, yet not great in software. I don't like the new HTC Sense.

Galaxy S 4 is very nice looks and features, but I don't like Samsung's build quality. Plasticky and not feel like a high end device in my hand. Not all features is useful. Some are just show-off feature. Also, the price is too goddamn high. Even though it's not as high as iPhone...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
Samsung is not great in software. Their media apps are good but touch wiz is a damn joke

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
Hardly...

multiwindow, popup browser, etc..

Switching to an sgs3 was the best decision I made tbh.

Samsung are the only oem actually innovating as far as software goes. New touchwiz is smooth and great on battery (I get 5 1/2 to 6 hours screen on time).

Also coming from someone using sony sottware and saying touchwiz is a joke? lol..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
Multi window is great for phablets but Sony has better pop up apps. You will never convince me touch wiz is good. It's ugly boring and an Apple clone. Their video player is great though. I honestly think that Sony is the best oem software maker. It's close to default android and they have THE best keyboard ever hands down.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dadenet:
In my opinion samsung software and material are not so good than Lg.

The Hardware is very good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] forever_lol:
I don't know if I got you right. But according to my experience firmware made by LG has always been the worst of this company. Among all manufacturers' firmware I've tested sammy's was definitely the most functional and least buggy. Even though it was kinda ugly it was definitely the best.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dadenet:
Before I had an Lg 2x , great device , very good material ( hardcase ) and a good launcher and firmware and no problem with the signal.

Now I have a Galaxy nexus , bad material very poorplastic , the launcher is not so nice , and I have a lot of problem with the signal.

This is only my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] forever_lol:
It's ok. But samsung doesn't make software for Nexus. Google does. I agree about plastic build and poor signal. I hadn't any signal issues on my S2 though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dadenet:
Yes , confirmed

I'm in agreement with you :good:

Concerning the designer device , is always the same , S3 - S4 , Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
An Apple clone? You obviously haven't used it in years lol

Plus multi window on the s3 is great I use it all the time.

Where do you think other oems got the pop up idea?

Sony's is boring and up until recently was ridiculously useless (Rachel I'm looking at you). I had an x10 long ago
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
I havent used a touch wiz since I had a captivate back in the day. It was absolutely horrible. Also samsung did not invent pop up windows. Please dont sound like an Itard. There were many popup browsers on the store before sony or samsung did it. If you want to get technical Xperia T had small apps before Galaxy s3, sorry bud.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] icase81:
I disagree. They're adding too many gimmicky features to TouchWiz. Do I really need a video to stop playing if I glance at something in my peripheral vision, then wait for it to buffer again? Hover finger? C'mon now. Focus on making it FASTER, not more useless check boxes. I get that NFC and Beam are great... but how many people have used it with other people? I've had phones with NFC since the Nexus S came out and I've used it with another person exactly ONCE and that was TODAY when a coworker got an HTC One and wanted to see how it worked.

Essentially, I know these guys don't want to become white box commodity hardware vendors, but I wish that they would take the road that HTC/Facebook did with the First. If you don't like their customization, you can EASILY turn it off and go to stock Android.

I can't wait for Samsung's new music service, S-Hits!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
Nice try....

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_t-review-820p4.php

"There's also a brand new task manager, which still lets you go to open apps as well as remove them with a side-swipe, but also introduces something we haven't seen in Sony ICS before, and that's 'small apps'. They are similar to Mini Apps from Samsung, and pop up tiny widget-like applications on your homescreen, which you can move around and use without having to fully open a dedicated app"

I also never stated they invented it, it has been around on windows for years, but what they are doing is innovative to android.

Though like another user stated, some features are gimmicky while others are extremely useful.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
I meant first on a phone mini apps was on tablets. Multi view makes much more sense on tablets. The point I'm trying to make is Sony s implementation is better for small screens.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
Nice backpeddling ;)

Sony software is horrid imo.. Pinch out to widgets? Timescape? lol

They haven't came up with a single innovative, decent feature.

I disagree, I love multiwindow, being able to respond to a text while still leaving the song I'm playing on youtube going is great.

Especially with the larger size of phone screens now, and considering Samsung is the largest android manufacturer while sony is just staying afloat is quite telling
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
Obviously you haven't used Sony jelly bean. I have mine mainly for walkman and the amazing keyboard. Also Sony is the best oem to support open source. Samsung blows ass when it comes to that. There is a reason why cm isn't going to support s four. Just because you are the biggest doesn't mean you are the best. Look at Apple. By the way I love the xenos soc that Samsung develops but not releasing source and libs for it makes it suck.

Sony has plenty of good features. Just not stupid gimmicky ones that apps off the store can do better.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
I will agree on the open source but point me to some apps that do multi view or s beam better..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
SBeam= Super Beam on the store

Smart Stay= Hold Screen On

MultiView= SystemUI dependent but there are many floating apps on the store and Sony also has a System UI which does it.

Also I really like Sony Smart Connect which Samsung does not have but there are a few good store equivalents available.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmb993:
Your point is invalid. Any Samsung device that has a completely locked bootloader, was made that was by request of the carrier- namely Verizon. Samsung fully supports open source. Also, none of those apps you listed run as flawlessly or smoothly as the integrated Samsung apps. There is a reason why Samsung sells so many devices and Sony is barely hanging on in the mobile world.

http://www.slashgear.com/galaxy-s-4-runs-cyanogenmod-10-1-in-final-hack-rumor-debunk-01280184/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
Samsung doesn't release all their sources. I love the xenos chipset but they don't give the community everything they need. There is a reason that Sony won oem of the year on this site. Also that they were the first non google phone to be even considered for aosp. They contribute more to open source then any other one. There is absolutely no way you can say that Sony isn't THE oem when it comes to open source. Just cause they aren't the biggest doesn't mean ****.

Super beam owns s beam and hold screen on works much better. Keep denying the facts.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmb993:
Coming from someone who uses the generic apps on an Xperia and not the ones in question that come on a Samsung. Riiigghhtt.

Dude its all opinion, there is no matter of fact with this kind of thing. At least Samsung makes an effort to add something new to the market instead of just throwing out another android phone. IMO android phones are starting to be like iPhones, feature wise. Each new phone is still just running Android, and it seems like Samsung is the only OEM that is trying to switch up the experience by adding features.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Prematory:
Last week I bought an LG nexus 4. Yesterday I already sold it :p It was a GREAT phone but it wasn't all that better than my Gnex in my opinion. So I decided to use my Gnex for another year or so until the nexus 5... Whenever I say this to people they think I'm crazy to ditch the nexus 4 for a Gnex haha
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doa4ever:
Last month my son got a Zopo ZP810 LIBERO HD. A great phone for € 240 with a better display than the S3.

Specs: Dual SIM, 5" 1280 x 720, Quad-Core Cortex A7 1,2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 4 + 64 GB ROM, Android 4.2, 8.0 MP Camera

.....and yesterday arrived my funmaschine Zopo ZP980 SCORPIO for € 300.

Specs: Dual SIM, 5" 1920 x 1080, Quad-Core Cortex A7 1,2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 16 + 64 GB ROM, Android 4.2, 13.0 MP Camera

.....and the best......All tools for root, flash, drivers available at ZOPO home page/support. :good::highfive:

If you own a GNEX you don't need a (Hell G) Nexus4 8gb for € 399. Hope for a better Nexus5 with a better camera and 32 gb.....

GNEX as daily driver :good:

SCORPIO for fun :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yyz71:
Samsung can keep there features. I like my phone bloatware free;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
But you stated you haven't used Samsung in years so how would you know it "owns" it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmb993:
Thank you, that's exactly what I was pointing out. Its just fanboy-ism.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
Although this part of what he said is entirely true.

After the fail of an x10 they smartened up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrsatan:
I had a galaxy nexus for a week but I returned it. My buddy has an s3 and I've used it quite a bit. Truthfully I don't care if you believe me or not. People like what they like.

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] amd-dude:
Don't know if anyone posted this before but I really like the looks of this thing.

Oppo Find 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv-Dx78M3ec

Nexus alternative anyone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
That's actually a really nice lookin phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] forever_lol:
yeah i agree, it actually seems pretty solid. If the deveopment section and price looks good....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dattack:
Is it LTE? I mean the OPPO. I was thinking of getting the S4 but i think i am going to wait a little longer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leongzhi:
Nope
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MikeyUK:
If only it had on screen buttons out of the box :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
True that, but not a terrible thing to have to deal with.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jordanishere:
Now that's how you sell a phone.

Just wish they had a 4.5 or 4.3 version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cnhamm532:
I want it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dattack:
Would you get a samung galaxy note 2 or galaxy s4? I usually only watch youtube, browse and phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmb993:
Well the Note 2 has better battery life for sure. And it has a massive 5.5" screen for watching HD YouTube videos.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] forever_lol:
But Note2 was released in 2012 and S4 is this year flagship. S4 is thus more powerful in terms of CPU/GPU. I don't know anything about your screen preferences...I don't like phablets.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] graltok:
Interesting, tx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] filenox:
If I was you, I would also chose the Galaxy Note 2. Bigger screen (.5" bigger) and a bigger battery (3100 mAh vs 2600 mAh).

Or.. a Nexus 7 together with a cheap phone :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
I went with the note 2 and it is pure win! I get 8-10 hours of screen on time, and that Is with using it to listen to music for a good part of the day too.

I love it so much, easily the best phone I've ever owned
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
Wow! You don't have to interact with a single human being all day!

8-10 hours...that's insane. A far cry from the GNex :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
well that is over about 2 days time.

I'm an engineer so mostly I listen to music while I'm working on designs. When I'm home I use it and barely touch my laptop
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 1454:
Same here. It's nice being left alone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
Heheh, wasn't really meaning you in particular, just thought it would be funny to say.

That is pretty impressive though, wish my phone had that sorta on screen time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
Note three is just around the corner!

You're right though I pretty much can do my own thing haha just have to get my work done and call/email customers if their design concepts are problematic
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tiny4579:
HTC one. I love it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xerrus:
If I could use a HTC One on Verizon I would buy it without a seconds hesitation, even though it has hardware buttons (the high build quality makes up for that hindrance to me). But, alas, tis not the case.

So what's next for all my Verizon brethren out there? We, who all have a death grip on our grandfathered unlimited data. Since we don't plan on renewing and losing out unlimited, I'd like to hear what you all hope to see soon that's viable to buy off contract.

Personally I squirrel away about $50/paycheck into my "Fun Fund" for which I use to splurge on things my wife doesn't approve of "wasting money" on. My squirrel fund is sitting plumply at around $650 at the moment (will be higher come next month) so all devices, off contract, are on the table. I can't seem to convince myself that anything on the market at present is actually worth it though. Even the S4 is not on my radar due to the hardware buttons, the GNEX has spoiled me with software buttons.

Thoughts fellow VZW brothers?

Sent by my G-Nex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martindesu:
I'm thinking about upgrading my GNexus to a Note 2. The screen and battery seem really nice, and the Spen is kinda cool and I'd like to play with that. Decent amount of ROM action, too, though I'd be tempted to give Touchwiz a whirl.

I played with the S4 today and the screen is lovely. The Note 2 really tickles me though. The Note 3 is quite far away no doubt...?

Eitehr way, I wouldnt get rid of my Galaxy Nexus. If I get a new phone, and sell it on, I can use the Gnex in the interim :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xerrus:
The Note 2 is a nice device, no doubts. But for me, it's just too big. I need something to fit a little more...comfortably in my pocket

Sent by my G-Nex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lars1216:
Well if your gnex is still good enough for your needs, just wait till there's something you like. You don't have to get a new phone. Besides maybe the next nexus will come to VZW.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Papasmurf8314:
I'm pretty sure that might not happen. But I guess anything is possible. Still love my Gnex. Just wish the battery life was better and cell reception was better. Nothing a spare battery won't fix I guess. The cell reception however is hit or miss some places I go.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xerrus:
^this^

And yes, my Gnex is in good shape and I plan on biding my time until THE device to end all comes out...if ever there is ;)

I'd settle for a nexus-like device (if not an actual Nexus device) that comes to Verizon with a bevy of developer support.

Sent by my G-Nex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lars1216:
Well I'm from the Netherlands and most people here just buy unlocked phones and get a sim only contract with a carrier. But VZW is CDMA as I remember it so I guess it isn't that easy than. :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Xerrus:
If only it were...

Sent by my G-Nex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
I guess it is, wonder what they have in store for that.

I guess for me it would be nice to have a phone that lasts for almost a week again (it'd be like the feature phone days all over again battery wise =P)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doeboy711:
Well I finally was able to get out of my Sprint contract with no EFT and will be buying a Verizon GN. Hopefully I will have it by the end of the week if everything goes to plan. Amazon Wireless here I come lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SITH16:
See I'm planning on getting this phone and you people are trying to talk me out of it. J/k...I am looking at this to replace my 3vo though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ggnoplay:
Can someone please make me a comprehensive comparison between Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Nexus?

Right now i'm convinced about the "Pure Android" thing and not willing to have a phone with TouchWiz interface.

I'm in quandary with the higher resolution screen and lower but better screen.

Also, which phone is more responsive with same stock version? (i'll flash a custom ROM later for sure but i just wanna compare equally these two devices)

Which one consumes battery slower when you use them almost equally?

I will not use so much memory since i don't listen to music on mobile phones but i will install lots of games and applications on my next android device. So is that 16GB be enough for me?

I do care about the speaker volume so does Nexus have a really poor speaker or is it OK?

And i think i should choose GNex because if i buy it, it will last longer than S2 since it has a HD screen. I mean will be more compatible with future applications. So which one will be a better choice for future use? (performance, compatibility??)

Also what's the best condition of these two phones with custom ROMs now? Performance, responsiveness, battery life etc? I should decide in 2 days. I really need help. I have already read almost all S2 and Nexus Q&A, General, Development forums..

I CAN'T DECIDEEE!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
I believe that the higher res screen looks better than the lower res. (GNexus > GSII)

You can't compare a ported AOSP ROM to pure android from the get go. I really believe the GNexus will be more smooth.

From what I know they are about the same. GNexus may eat battery a little quicker.

You should be fine with 16GB, the only people with issues either store large amounts of songs on their phones or put lots of data/files on them. I have the 32GB model and have used 10% of my internal memory (And I listen to music on my phone).

I am listening to my GNexus through the speaker, while I am typing this, and when using Volume+ I won't put it on as loud as it can go because it is too loud / I don't want to blow the speaker out. Basically, the speaker is good as long as Volume+ is used.

Go with the GNexus, you will be one of the first to get Jellybean and future updates after that and won't have to worry about buggy ports of AOSP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] darkfire2024:
How did you get out? :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
GN screen is better, but not by a large margin all things considered.

SGSII AOSP roms are very, very good.

Both have similar battery consumption.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doeboy711:
I have crappy service in my area and I called like 7 times in one week about it. I called technical support numerous times trying to get it resolved, but nothing worked. It's been like that since I moved here from Hawaii 1yr ago. I've now just had enough of it though and started complaining about it again. I complained about it when I first moved in and they sent me an airwave at the house for free.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jundstars:
Hi Guys am in the market for a phone.

Cant decide between the Galaxy Nexus and HTC One S.

Things making me go for One S:

Camera

1.5GHz processor

HTC metal body finish

Things making me go for Galaxy Nexus:

BIG BAD display!

expandable memory

NFC (good to have)

:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Not uh.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stevessvt:
Nexus does not have expandable memory.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jundstars:
DOh' My bad.

so whats your call? One S or GNex?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doeboy711:
What country are you in? If in the US, which Galaxy Nexus and HTC One S are you looking at on which carrier? That will help out as well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fix-this!:
since verizon is getting the gs3 ill have to see what they do to the body of the phone and the internals. if it's alot better than my gnexus ill be picking it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jundstars:
Am from India.

Galaxy Nexus hasnt officially launched in India but you can still purchase it over ebay.

Just love the Display and thats exactly whats crappy about the One S.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nazem:
I'm stuck in the exact same position as you, galaxy nexis or htc one s? thoughts anyone, need to pick by tomorrow!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SITH16:
I'm looking at either a G-Nex or an HTC evo 4g Lte. I am leaning more toward the G-Nex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
release urself and fall on the gnex u won't regret it ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SITH16:
I've been reading these forums to learn about it, and to be honest, it just keeps sounding better and better. I need to go to the store and play with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
the general and Q&A forums are full of users' feedback and stuff that might be useful to u. i wrote it many times in other threads, i tried both samsung and htc's devices. for my taste htc sense was way better than touchwiz, but neither beats pure vanilla ics. sense 4 is lightweight compared to previous sense versions (and i tried them all up to 3.5) , but it still lags a lil and has it's slowdowns, and as sense 4 is a whole new version it is said that htc will update it with improved performance etc etc ... but u never know how long will it take them to do so. of course u can always flash cm9 or aosp ports, but in the end they are all ports, and there will always be certain bugs, even if most things are working there will always be that one lil bug (or more) that will make it imperfect. now i'm not saying that the gnex is the perfect phone, but when u take into consideration the whole package, official and community support, the smoothness of even the stock software, and basically everything working great out the box, no other device can beat that. trust me, after trying both samsung and htc , nexus is definitely the only way to go for me from now on, browse the forums a lil around here and u will find many users with the same opinion as mine :)

yesterday btw i watched this review about the evo 4g lte, and it looks really appealing , but then sense skined, no removable battery, capacitive buttons etc.. hmm :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Oliver84:
I went for the Gnex and don't regret it. Its such a sexy phone! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
I wouldn't be surprised if the note 3 had an even larger battery.

That has definitely been one of the selling points of the note 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FutureGamerz:
By looking at how Samsung managed to slim down S4 from S3 yet include a bigger battery, Note 3 possibly has a bigger battery than Note 2.

If S4 is officially a Nexus device, I mean the international version. Then it should be quite good. Doesn't mind if it's manufactured by Samsung or not. Spec and software matter more to me.

Now using GNex battery seriously not strong enough to last me through a day.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tmb993:
The S4 Google Edition is the AT&T variant. It has the Qualcomm 600 and supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE bands. I've been quite tempted to swap out my Note 2 for it. A Nexus that supports LTE is what I've been waiting for. But then there's the Note 3 rumors...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Squrt:
At least you can change the battery's on these two phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yyz71:
No the S4 is not a nexus!! I really wish people would stop calling it that....

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