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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Anubis007:
my white Nexus is coming next week. i've been obsessed with that phone for quiet some time now but now that the S3 is out i've been having those crazy thoughts. if i had a Nexus i wouldn't upgrade to an S3 and here is why.

stock android is best experience period. no overlay can come close. this is huge for me and this is why i am still undecided as to whether sell the Nexus as soon as i receive it and get the S3. timely updates is also a big reason to stick to the Nexus. the thoughts of me owning an S3 while in a couple of months the Nexuses rocking Jellybean would make me explode with envy (i would imagine all the S3 owners feeling the same). i can imagine how a refined ICS can run on the Nexus, even considering its not so high end hardware. that being said, the S3's quad is not a selling point for me. i don't see it being put in a good use anyway. i wouldn't mind it if it had an S4 for an even more efficient battery. lastly, the Nexus' design looks way sleeker than the dull looking S3. oh and technically the screen on both are the same. that tells you how the Nexus was ahead of its time. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Verizon (figured this was apparent due to me mentioning LTE and Sprint having no rollout yet :p). I have had this phone since December. I think I would have seen an issue by now if I had one. My wife has one too and has similar experiences to me. My cousin has one too and " ".

You aren't going to be able to use the amount of calls as a definitive factor for the difference. I make less calls, sure, but a lot of my calls are 2+ hours long. I am not dismissing your claims to issues, but debating that everyone else has them. Everyone should hear from both sides of the fence.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] onthecouchagain:
What's the chances of the GN from the Google Play store dropping in price once the SIII comes out?

Or even when the Nexus tablet comes out?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Unlikely. Different demographic for both.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yeahmon:
I just ordered the SIII. I went out yesterday around town, and this Nexus simply fails with data. I don't want to mess with it anymore. It's going back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] uoY_redruM:
I wish T-Mobile was doing pre-orders on the SIII..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MikeMurphy:
I sold my CM7 loaded S2 and just bought a Gnexus. Couldn't be happier.

SGS2: Faster GPU, identical CPUs, lower resolution screen. Samsung crapware at stock. Kept freezing occasionally. Glad I sold it.

HTC One X Int'l Version: Amazing screen, I like capacitive buttons, so-so battery, HTC crapware or Cyanogenmod

SGS3: Quadcore is useless, GPU is strong, screen same pentile as Gnexus but with capacitive buttons there is more useable screen space. I wouldn't call this a next gen device. Good to see a decent 2100mah battery come with it.

What I really want:

1280x720 AMOLED screen with full RGB (ie. not Pentile).

I'd love seperate capacitive buttons as to not interfere with useable screen space.

I need a dual core Krait or Cortex A15 cpu cores to make a new device worthwhile. The same old Cortex A9 cores are very old news, no matter how many of them there are.

Any decent GPU would suffice. Even downgrading from the Mali-400 to the SGX540 at 300mhz is hardly noticeable. Anything better than the SGX540 would sufficient.

Replaceable battery with meaningful OEM extended battery options. I'd like to see 2500mah battery options that don't look ridiculous.

AOSP unmolested operating system.

I'd like to see 5v 1amp charging like my old Nexus One.

Pentaband

All from a manufacturer who releases the sources as to feed a reasonable custom rom/kernel community.

Here's hoping :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foosion:
I'm thinking of getting GN, but am concerned about battery life and a bit concerned about the screen scratching or breaking.

Has battery life been a problem for you?

Many reviews say the battery life is very low, such as a test on gsmarena about a year ago (google "Samsung Galaxy Nexus battery life fully tested, results come out disappointing" if interested). It has a replaceable battery, but it's a hassle to switch, or an extended battery or one can tweak.

I'd use it on prepaid in US and Europe, mainly for google maps and web browsing, but also other google stuff (gmail and calendar), a GPS tracker (for geotagging photos) plus music, ebooks and the occasional movie.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] diamond_4g64:
i find my Gnexus gets hot real quick and the battery seem to go out real fast. This is maybe a first impression because i just got it but i am worried since i had the previous nexus s and this phone was amazing by the way it was smooth , did not tend to heat at all and the battery would last THE HOLE DAY!!! Wow. Are you guys having these 2 issues because i am thinking i will send it out to uti just to be sure all is ok before i start playing with it. I found it unusual the way it got hot for nothing. I am also wondering, since this is a phone made to hack, am i better to lock it back up and unroot before i send it for repairs? I dont know if this phone is allowed to be hacked and keeps its garanty...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SquareBare:
The screen will scratch if you don't have some kind of protector on it.

Also this phone REQUIRES some kind of extended battery.

If you USE the phone you need at least the 2100 mah battery.

If you RELY on the phone, get the 3600 mah battery.

It's not by any means a bad phone you just have to spend some extra dough on the battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
That really depends on the user. I haven't had a screen protector since January and I've been fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
Gorilla glass doesn't scratch easily. If anything it will crack, in which case a screen protector won't do much anyways.

Also, on the stock battery I get up to 3 days without a charge. Pretty sure an extended battery is not required.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] JaiaV:
The Galaxy Nexus does not have Gorilla Glass. It does have fortified glass.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Gorilla glass does scratch easily. Take one grain of sand and drag it across the surface of any GG phone and let me know your results.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yeahmon:
I bought the Samsung extended battery for my GN. It lasts about 24 hours with moderate usage.

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I ordered it from Expansys
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foosion:
Is there any phone with a similar screen, speed and features that has a better battery life?

Does Samsung make a larger battery than the 2000 mah extended (for the GSM version)? 3rd party batteries make me a bit nervous, especially if they are going to make the phone noticeably larger and heavier. So long as I can go from morning to night, I'm fine.

Is the glass on the GN any worse than, say, the glass Apple uses? The oldest device I have is 3.5 year old ipod touch that looks fine despite frequent use and no screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
From what I read the GSM version has pretty good battery life and people seem to get a few hours more of on screen time then the LTE version.

For a few dollars you can protect your screen and have peace of mind knowing your GNEX screen is safe. I cannot believe their are still people that use their phone naked. Nothing out there right now is unscratchable!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foosion:
Screen protectors can change the feel or appearance of a screen. They may make screens safe against scratches, but not against cracks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] opc3000:
I wouldn't recommend using the matted screen protectors as they give a rainbow like effect. I know there are matted protectors that reduce this effect but it just bothers me too much.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
My Wife and I have the Verizon Nexus, my two Brothers bought the unlocked GSM Nexus off the Google Play/Market store.

The GSM version easily gets significantly better battery life. Especially standby time on the GSM Nexus is much better. Sitting in office with little use, the GSM Nexus barely drops %, where as our Verizon Nexus drops every hour a good amount.

Only other phone that will make me switch is the upcoming Nexus-5.0 Jellybean phone due out November 5th, not sure if I will get the Samsung or HTC version ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hurrpancakes:
Welcome to LTE!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
My Wife and I have 4G/LTE turned off all the time, never use it, due to the battery drain. I will turn it on once in awhile to forward a picture or upload a big file, but then I turn it off right away. I would guess I use the LTE maybe 10% of the time. So I am comparing my Verizon Nexus on 3G to my Brothers who have the GSM Nexus running HSPA+, and their battery life smokes ours by a mile.

My Brother just text me his battery life, after 6 hours unplugged he is at 84%, I with same time am at 24% battery left. But not really a fair comparison at all, I use my phone a ton for sales business calls, his phone just sits on his desk all day, no WiFi, just the 3G connection running. My phone calls show 1 hour-15min use today, his shows only like 10min use, so that is a huge difference right there. I know the phone radio east up battery life like crazy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
I get similar drain on LTE as 3G. However I am in a signal perfect area.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yeahmon:
I called Google and I'm sending my Nexus back for refund. My SIII should be here Wednesday.

Now, I have all these Nexus accessories like a Ballistic case, a brand new Incipio Silicrylic case, a brand new XO screen protector, two Samsung extended batteries and chargers, and two backplates to do something with. All a week old, and no device to install them in/on.

Edit: They're for sale in the classifieds now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foosion:
Will google let you return it without paying a restocking fee?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eksasol:
Left my keys in the same pocket with the Nexus and the entire screen protector was scratched up completely, thankfully the Nexus was okay. Then I accidentally threw my pocket knife on top of it, it dinged through the screen protector, but the Nexus was okay again. So I'm glad I had them on both times. Now I'm using double layer, but the touch sensitivity is still fine. I guess the cheap type of screen protector won't be any useful to prevent crack, but maybe the thick type like Skinomi skin and the tempered glass could potentially help.

I was thinking of offering my Nexus for trade with the SIII, but withdrawn because I feel from the consensus is the SIII isn't very durable as previous Galaxy phones. It's true you can generalize that if hit at the right angle the phone glass will break regardless of devices, but I owned quite a few Galaxy so I know how durable the S and SII were. From the drop test and rate of people reporting their SIII breaking, I'm kind of apprehensive to upgrade to an SIII, especially being a 'rough' user as I am.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yeahmon:
The bank will say so.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xtravbx:
You agreed to the restocking fee when purchasing the device and google can show that to the bank if you start a dispute.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Comet1966:
So do all of the sprint Galaxy Nexus's come with 32gb of storage or is there a 16 gb?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmegalodon:
Just the 32.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Comet1966:
ok thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
The Google GSM Galaxy Nexus from Google Play is 16gbs
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmegalodon:
True. My bad, missed the all. Figured he was speaking of the Sprint one.

Well he did actually say Sprint. So :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ndreamstate2:
I love my GNex

This phone finally has given me everything I ever wanted. I am assuming that at some point we too will be going to the quad 4 core. though I dont see the real need but the GEEK in me loves the very thought of it. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I wish the GSM one was 32gbs. I want more storage to store more songs locally. 16gbs isn't bad though. I am pretty happy with the Nexus too. Quad core would be nice if it actually adds to the device (extends battery even more, etc.), but performance is pretty good right now with the dual core.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Comet1966:
yes the sprint one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] yeahmon:
Doesn't matter if the device is defective, which it obviously is. It was documented by AT&T, Samsung, and I have documentation to prove so. We shall see what happens. One reason why you should ALWAYS buy things of this nature with a credit card is the protections the bank affords you. It's not ripping anyone off. It's simple customer service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Comet1966:
amazon too

Amazon dropped ther price down to 100 too http://wireless.amazon.com/Samsung-...=INDIVIDUAL_NEW&sr=1-4-entd&qid=1340269796818
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jirkadus:
Well, I have GSM version, but still the standby time was disappointment. After I switched to CM9 rom, it has been fixed. during night, battery drain is about 5%, and during busy day I come home with 50%. I think there is CM9 for LTE version already as well, so give it a try...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
The Galaxy S3 does not really interest me that much compared to the Galaxy-Nexus, unless the phone can be rooted and CM9 installed. But at this point with the new Nexus-5.0 Jellybean phones being announced in October or so, rather just wait on those, only like four months away. And rumors point to Google releasing three different manufactured made Nexus phones, at the same time.

- Would be cool to see HTC back on a Nexus again, maybe an updated looking Nexus-One, but with design similar to the One-X, but better specs.

- And Samsung will probably release a S3 spec'd phone running Jellybean ? Would love to see a new screen from Samsung though, they need to come out with a 720p version of the"+" AMOLED :D.

- And maybe Motorola will get a crack at a Nexus phone ? A MAXX battery in a Razr thin form factor, running pure Android Jellybean would be the best, but not sure what screen tech they would use, probably just Pentile 720p ? But Motorola makes the best radios in the industry.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jirkadus:
There is already S3 nightly CM9 branch... check get.cm and look for i9300 :) But if you want to flash other roms, I agree that easiest way is to buy Nexus phone...

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But could I ask you something about CM9. I'm running latest nightly, and I have problem with Gmail app. If I read or delete any email in app, it will not apply on message if I check it later on PC. Do you have the same problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
I never use the Gmail app, I actually delete in Root Explorer :) I just use the default e-mail app for other accounts.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jirkadus:
OK :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blahblahyoutoo:
I don't get it. The Samsung Nexus is a Samsung phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
I have been looking forward to the Galaxy S3 for a while now. I had every intention of selling my GNex + accessories and picking one up since I'm eligible for an upgrade through T-Mobile.

So after work today I went up to the T-Mobile store to see it in person and make my final decision. One of the sales reps sat with me and we compared the S3 to my GSM GNex (rooted with AOKP and the TouchWizUX launcher). After testing the cameras, interface responsiveness, and overall build quality, we both agreed that switching from the GNex to the S3 would be a lateral move if not a step back.

The S3 just felt cheaper and the GNex with AOKP was noticeably more responsive than the stock S3 was. I know that the AOKP ROM is much more optimized but I really thought the upgraded processor and 2x the RAM would have made a big difference for the S3.

I left the store disappointed with the S3 but definitely gained a new appreciation for my GNex. So I will now patiently wait for the release of the next Google Nexus phone lineup that's just a few months away.

Just my $0.02.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tylerdurdin:
You are entitled to your opinion but this is just insane bias. " a step back"?....how is that? Downplay what you like but hardware soup to nuts out classes the Gnex....Bigger and better Pentile display....expandable storage....the lists have been made a million times. The Gnex is still a great phone but it is not out classing anything running a Krait platform right now....I agree aosp is a sweet perk to the Gnex but that's all that's left. I don't think the S3 is the greatest phone ever made either but slap AOKP on it (you know it will be on there real quick) and we have a pretty bad ass device....it has a ton of things I flat out don't like but hardly anything that puts it a step under the Nexus.....lets be fair. If it ain't a good fit that's one thing but moving backwards or even sideways is a dis.

Sent from...... Somewhere In Time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Comet1966:
Ok this is gonna sound dumb but I found the Galaxy Nexus for 100 on amazon and wirefly, so lets shoot for 50$ somewhere!! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dallastx:
Restocking fee for Sprint only applies to exchanging within 14 days for diffrent phone,color,etc... Defective of course not. Also any store or telesales can waive that fee. Sprints Policy

Sent from my Epic Touch using Forum Runner. Also have Sprint Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dr.m0x:
Considering google own Motorola now, I wonder who will make the next nexus?

It would seem logical to use your own company to build your own phone.

Sent from my Cyanogenmodded GNex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
If Google is to be believed, they will continue with Motorola like they did before: Locked down and bloated. Google has given no indication that they would move the Nexus in house.

Motorola was an attractive purchase for their patents.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nklenchik:
Google IO and Jellybean, Nexus getting 4.1...come on
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] foosion:
If Google is perceived to be favoring Motorola, it will lose the support of other phone manufacturers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hawon:
To me, it's the matter of how successful nexus phones are in sales to determine the factor of favoring Motorola. If google can sell tons like galaxy S3 numbers of Nexus series phones, it can take a position and be like apple. I am pretty sure Google can make all the money from phone even loses other manufacturers' support.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
Recent rumors point to 5 new "Nexus" devices released on November 5th, all directly on sale through the Google/Play store. 2 of those devices will be Nexus Tablets, and the other 3 will be new Nexus phones, no official manufactures at this point, but rumors strongly saying the 3 new Nexus phones will be built by Samsung...HTC...and ? The third is a toss up between LG + Sony.

Big question is what OS version they will be running ? With Android 4.1 Jellybean due out next week, rumors are that possibly Android 5.0 "Key Lime Pie" will be on the new Nexus phones this Fall.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] huskerkate:
this! when Google announced it was acquiring Moto, a lot of the OEM's made some pretty pointed comments about what could happen if Google showed preferential treatment. Google went out of its way to assure everyone that Moto would continue to operate as a separate entity, and would not receive preferential treatment. i doubt that will be true - i would fully expect Google to ensure that the OEM it owns is on the cutting edge with respect to Andy.

that being said, i seriously doubt the next Nexus will be by Moto. i firmly believe that the next Nexus will be awarded (or has already been awarded) to another OEM, so that Google can assuage the concerns of the other OEM's about preferential treatment. at the same time, i would also fully expect Moto to be awarded the Nexus in 2013.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] exorcist70:
Hope it's not LG. Had an LG G2X and replaced with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Much better phone!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] huskerkate:
thanks - i had forgotten about that story. i'm betting that if Moto gets a Nexus-anything, it will be a tablet. after the XYBoard fiasco, Moto needs something to become relevant in the tablet market again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sn0warmy:
I can't agree with the bias comment. I had every intention of selling the GNex and buying the S3 for practically a wash (give or take ~$20). I had been looking forward to it for months. It wouldn't have cost me any additional $$ so as far as I was concerned there was nothing keeping me on the Nexus.

However, after using the S3 in person I was disappointed with it. The phone does feel cheaper than the GNex. Believe what you want but it does. The overall feel reminded my of a thinner version of my Girlfriends old MyTouch 3G. My old Galaxy S2 felt like a more solid phone. The difference in picture quality from the cameras were NOT night and day. In fact, multiple pictures taken from the GNex camera were more crisp/clear than the same pictures taken from the GS3. Both myself and the salesperson both agreed on that.

"Bigger and better pentile display"... Give me a break. Compare the two side by side and you will see that the difference is barely (if at all) noticeable to 95% of users.

One other thing I did not point out is that the menu and back buttons on the bottom of the phone were way to close to the bottom edge of the phone. If you throw a case on it I have no doubt it will make it difficult to hit those buttons. Some may prefer that but I sure don't.

Yes, throwing AOKP on that device will make it pretty damn fast and it will beat the GNex in any benchmark scores but it's not 100% about that. At the end of the day the overall feel of the phone lacks IMO. I expected more.

Internal hardware wise the phone is superior, yes. And once it gets rooted with custom ROMs it will be faster. But the overall build quality IS a step sideways and could even be considered a step back IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zorachus:
Google To Release 5 Nexus Devices On November 5th to Celebrate 5 Years of Android? [Rumor]

http://phandroid.com/2012/05/23/goo...er-5th-to-celebrate-5-years-of-android-rumor/

TalkAndroid is reporting from an anonymous source that Google is preparing to release 5 Nexus devices directly from the Play Store, with news that they will launch on November 5th. The rumor mill has definitely been churning with whisperings that Google will be releasing multiple Nexus devices, partnering with multiple manufacturers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
I must say after looking at the pics in the SGS3 section comparing outdoor pics I do not really see a difference and the low light pics there were nothing to write home about either.

I think the SGS2 took better pics based on what have seen so far. Think I will be looking forward to the next Nexus device. Hopefully Verizon will choose to carry it again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] huskerkate:
given the success of the GNex, plus the meteoric rise of Sammy devices, one would think that VZW would exercise some common sense. plus, it would seem that VZW's fears (of having an unlocked device bringing its network to its knees) haven't exactly come to fruition... :silly: but, then again, this is VZW we're talking about - right now i would say it's about 50/50.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgyberg:
I really hope vzw get the Nexus again. If not, C-YA!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adrynalyne:
Verizon is going to weigh what you said, with the costs of returns, tech support and so forth.

I'd like to see Verizon carry the Nexus again, but the fact is, they sell more Moto Android phones than any other. So I don't see a lot of incentive for them to carry another.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
itd be nice if they. i think it really will boil down to who is making the next nexus. it might be moto since google aquired the mobility section.

either way, im ditching vzw after my contract anyways.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I don't think Google wants Verizon to carry the next Nexus after the way that Verizon made their customers what so long for an update. It just makes Google look bad. I think Google is gearing up to shift sale of future Nexi to Google Play or Carrier unlocked through places like Amazon.