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Hi folks! As you already know Sammy is going to show us something tasty in London, 3rd of May. And everything we know from rumoures and benchmarks shows that this boy is going to be hot thingy with quad core CPU outperforming Tegra 3 and A5 , HD screen , great 12 mp camera and all these packed in some sexy materials So , on the other hand it's obviously going to be bloated with Touchwiz stuff , no comparison with pure Google experience we have now , but something tells me that this sweetie is going to be even a bigger hit than SII so development is also going to be great for it. No doubts CM9 will find it's place inside the monster . What's your thoughts on this guys ? How do you feel on switching your Gnexy friend ?
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If it doesn't have soft keys then its a instant no. I probably won't get it anyways. If I get a new phone it will be the next nexus.
Its not a Nexus. Why would I want it?
im buying it.. n keeping my nexus.. but if the design isn't unique like the nexus was then ill just buy a HTC One X
What temptation?
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Its not a Nexus. Why would I want it?
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This.
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http://www.androidcentral.com/freshly-leaked-galaxy-s3-photo-seems-confirm-earlier-images
does that not look like a Galaxy Nexus with capacitive touch buttons? lol
the only downside, touchWiz and slow updates, I'll stick to the Nexus
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What temptation?
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It's going to be the most powerful android phone, man . And I'm sure Sammy understands that to beat one X, design and material of SIII should be great too
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There will be so much development on the SGS3 and the hardware is going to be such a step up above the Galaxy Nexus... I don't think a lot of people will be able to resist if the price isn't too steep
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http://www.androidcentral.com/freshly-leaked-galaxy-s3-photo-seems-confirm-earlier-images
does that not look like a Galaxy Nexus with capacitive touch buttons? lol
the only downside, touchWiz and slow updates, I'll stick to the Nexus
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Yeah but what about CM9 ? It's updating very often syncing with latest Google sources ? And one more . What all those updates have really brought to our nexus ? They just fixed a lot of stupid bugs, nothing more ... As a former user of GSII I know that the most part of it's firmwares were almost bug less
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No, I don't plan on getting it. But!!! it would be funny if this is true...lol
http://androidcommunity.com/galaxy-s-iii-may-have-dual-core-snaprdagon-in-the-us-20120426/
Go jerk off about it in a galaxy s forum. This has nothing to do with the galaxy nexus.
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Why even make a thread about it? You know there is a GSIII section now.
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What if one will look like nexus , be 4 times more powerful than nexus and has even more development perspectives . Just look in GS II thread man , smooth AOSP roms , hundreds of themes , kernels, ports and other stuff . We don't have it here
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What if one will look like nexus , be 4 times more powerful than nexus and has even more development perspectives . Just look in GS II thread man , smooth AOSP roms , hundreds of themes , kernels, ports and other stuff . We don't have it here
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There still is no point in having such a powerful device and I HIGHLY doubt it will have Jelly Bean or whatever before us. Plus, Touchwiz sucks hard.
I just read over on rootz that the sgs3 US lte version is getting the s4 snapdragon due to the quadcore having compatibility issues with lte.
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I just read over on rootz that the sgs3 US lte version is getting the s4 snapdragon due to the quadcore having compatibility issues with lte.
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This is already known. It's not necessarily "compatibility" issues per say, but rather Samsung's lack of LTE support outside of its own Korean chip that uses different frequencies.
if it has the exynos, it'll be damned hard for me to resist. either way, i'll be keeping my nexus, but i'll hold out to be sure that
1) it's got the proper hardware
2) clean ICS/non-touchwiz roms start coming out immediately
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Go jerk off about it in a galaxy s forum. This has nothing to do with the galaxy nexus.
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Skip this thread and don't post here if you don't like it . If you can't see the connection between this topic and nexus phone it's your own problems.
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Why even make a thread about it? You know there is a GSIII section now.
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Yes I know it . Please read the OP and try to see how it's related to nexus forum. I know a lot of people who have a hard time deciding whether to stay with nexus or move to s3. This topic was made to help such people to see all pros and cons and make a right decision
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I have some cash for a phone off contact. I don't have enough for the s3, but I want a Samsung. I'm done with HTC.
A question that's been asked again and again, which one should I get?
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It's been asked again and again and answered again and again.
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Teo032 said:
It's been asked again and again and answered again and again.
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Yeah, I know. Sorry.
I have the HTC sensation. Wonder how much better either phone is then the sensation. But the specs look good for T-Mobile, including data speeds.
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Yeah, I know. Sorry.
I have the HTC sensation. Wonder how much better either phone is then the sensation. But the specs look good for T-Mobile, including data speeds.
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It's all about personal preference. The Nexus has data speeds with a theoretical max of 21 Mbps where as the S2 is 42.
On the other hand, the nexus will always have the latest and greatest software ( as long as the device is still supported by google).
Depends on what you're going to do. With a custom ROM, I found the performance to be slightly better with the G.Nexus in normal day-to-day activities such as texting and web browsing (because of Project Butter). However, the difference is pretty small. I also highly prefer the stock OS but G.Nexus does not have wifi calling so that was a deal breaker for me.
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Yeah, I know. Sorry.
I have the HTC sensation. Wonder how much better either phone is then the sensation. But the specs look good for T-Mobile, including data speeds.
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It's because i literally answered the same question like 3x this past week. But anyways this phone blows away the sensation.
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How stable are the aokp or cm roms for this phone? Any bugs?
Likely get Jellybean sometime?
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Depends on what you're going to do. With a custom ROM, I found the performance to be slightly better with the G.Nexus in normal day-to-day activities such as texting and web browsing (because of Project Butter). However, the difference is pretty small. I also highly prefer the stock OS but G.Nexus does not have wifi calling so that was a deal breaker for me.
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we have almost no development on ROMs with wifi calling anymore, but ya.. just really depends on what ya need I guess
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Nexus: Better screen, supported by Google, you'll have the latest SW always...
S2: so 2011
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Nexus: Better screen, supported by Google, you'll have the latest SW always...
S2: so 2011
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The screen on Nexus is Super amoled or Super Amoled Plus?
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pnut22r said:
I have some cash for a phone off contact. I don't have enough for the s3, but I want a Samsung. I'm done with HTC.
A question that's been asked again and again, which one should I get?
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Having had a Nexus One previous to a Galaxy S II, it's a no brainer to me. Galaxy Nexus brand new for $350 running Jelly Bean Stock.... there's really no decision here...
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Having had a Nexus One previous to a Galaxy S II, it's a no brainer to me. Galaxy Nexus brand new for $350 running Jelly Bean Stock.... there's really no decision here...
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I really want a Samsung device. I can't afford 500+ for a new phone. But 350, hella yeah. With this Nexus you wouldn't need to worry about "lack of roms". Plus, from what I've been seeing. I don't think Google is releasing a new Nexus Phone. The Nexus 7 & Q took that place this year. So you wouldn't need to worry about an old device
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Get the Galaxy Nexus if you like to get updates from Google and if you want a bigger screen. Get the S2 if you want a better camera and touchwiz.
S2 with AOKP all the way but that's just my opinion.
Sent from AOKP greatness.
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Plus, from what I've been seeing. I don't think Google is releasing a new Nexus Phone.
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What exactly do you think you are supposed to be seeing? Google has released a new device every year since creating the nexus program, why would this year be any different?
Which one should I go with? I know that there are similar threads but now since S2 has ICS, is it still worth going with the nexus? Please help
Nexus of course. Fast update and nexus have 4.1.1 and its soooo smooth :good:
Go with the nexus: better screen, UPDATES, great processor, amazing dev community, no TouchWiz, and no contract.
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Nexus of course. Fast update and nexus have 4.1.1 and its soooo smooth :good:
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Yeah, but is it worth the sacrifice of the better hardware on the S2?
Get the s2, faster updates, better camera, better processor
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pived said:
Yeah, but is it worth the sacrifice of the better hardware on the S2?
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Nexus is faster and smoother, but its your choice
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Get the s2, faster updates, better camera, better processor
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lolwut?
pived said:
Yeah, but is it worth the sacrifice of the better hardware on the S2?
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Most definitely. I have both and the nexus blows the s2 away.
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Should have posted in the phone comparison thread. This thread has been started like 100+ Times.
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Although they do have a point that there is a thread for this... it was hard for even me to find, not knowing the exact name of the thread.
No hard feelings at all but continue this discussion in this existing thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642801
thank you. thread closed.
Hello everyone, making the switch today from my iPhone to the Galaxy Nexus and would like to ask everyone's verdict on it? Would you make that switch or hold off for the GS3? I see dev is great for this phone and I love the design. Any opinions would be great.
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Keep this phone until you absolutely must switch because this phone will have Dev support til the end of time.
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Best Phone I've ever had. Would wait one month if you can. Than look what the new Nexus has up. S3 I don't like for it's software. If you root it, I think it's an good alternative.
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jerseykirby said:
Hello everyone, making the switch today from my iPhone to the Galaxy Nexus and would like to ask everyone's verdict on it? Would you make that switch or hold off for the GS3? I see dev is great for this phone and I love the design. Any opinions would be great.
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If I was you I would switch to the Nexus.
The S3 is a great phone but it is very similar to the Nexus and the Nexus is going to be cheaper. Personally I like the look of the Nexus a little better too but that's just my personal preference. Also, I would be willing to bet that the Nexus will have dev support way longer than the S3 (even though the S3 came out several moths after the Nexus).
I would either go with the gn or wait for the new one.
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I would either go with the gn or wait for the new one.
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Are you buying the Play store version (GSM Unlocked? for $349? If so, I'd say go ahead and get it now. If you're upgrading on your phone plan then I'd wait a month to see what the next Nexus devices may bring to the table.
This phone most definitely will be getting the next android version and the dev support is fantastic. The hardware is still very very good for being nearly 1 year old now - it still competes with the currently release high-end devices.
as of today go for nexus... until s3 get JB then you can compare it and decide which one you want
You're asking this question at the wrong place. Of course everyone here's answer is going to be "Galaxy Nexus".
If you want an un-biased answer, go to a neutral forum. Or a different forum entirely, like a gaming forum or something. You may get realistic answers.
With that said, go with the Nexus. I had iPhone for 5 months. I felt like I had a phone that could only do calls and texts. Nothing like the machines that are Android.
I knew I would get an answer like that eventually. I've asked on multiple forums on multiple sites the verdict has primarily been go with the Nexus. Which I did btw, I just wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth before I did. Thank you though
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jerseykirby said:
I knew I would get an answer like that eventually. I've asked on multiple forums on multiple sites the verdict has primarily been go with the Nexus. Which I did btw, I just wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth before I did. Thank you though
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Welcome! Tell all of your iPhone having friends about how awesome it is. The more people we "convert" - the less people use iPhones - and maybe apple will start actually putting useful updates in iOS instead of trying to hammer away at Android. Enjoy the Nexus man.
Haha thanks!!! I will do, we must convert!!!
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jerseykirby said:
Hello everyone, making the switch today from my iPhone to the Galaxy Nexus and would like to ask everyone's verdict on it? Would you make that switch or hold off for the GS3? I see dev is great for this phone and I love the design. Any opinions would be great.
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Galaxy nexus is the best phone.better than s3.trust me.come to the dark side.we have weed and cookies.
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Galaxy nexus is the best phone.better than s3.trust me.come to the dark side.we have weed and cookies.
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Yeah I know. I regret changing to the s3
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It can't be that bad of a device!!!
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are you a tinkerer? coming from an iphone, android os is going to be a challenge in and of itself. rooting and flashing roms is whole other challenge. if you are pretty set on rooting and having all the bells and whistles afforded by mods and roms, then get the galaxy nexus. the dev support is second to none. if you are wanting to just run stock, then get the S3.
i got my wife an S3. i have phone envy. the S3 is a NICE phone. let me rephrase that, the S3 is a REALLY NICE phone. she didn't want it rooted and i didn't want to have to mess w/ her phone since i rooted the her last 2 phones and it got to be a pain upkeeping her phone with latest roms and updates. the S3 stock unrooted running Nova launcher kicks all kinds of butt. yes she gives up a few perks from not being rooted, but the S3 is a perfectly fine phone stock.
since i like running stock rooted roms, i would gladly take an S3 over a galaxy nexus. screen, radio, processor and battery life are better than the nexus. nothing against the nexus. the S3 is just a better phone. and being it was release about 7 months after the nexus, i would expect no less. and hopefully the nexus to be released in 4Q will be nicer than the S3.
tl;dr version. if you are hell bent on rooting and running custom roms, get the nexus. if just running stock or even just a stock rooted rom, get the S3.
jerseykirby said:
Hello everyone, making the switch today from my iPhone to the Galaxy Nexus and would like to ask everyone's verdict on it? Would you make that switch or hold off for the GS3? I see dev is great for this phone and I love the design. Any opinions would be great.
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In our house we just switched from Sprint to T-Mobile. Not wanting to be trapped into another 2 year deal, we bought the GS2 (I know you said 3) and a Galaxy Nexus. The GS2 was $299 and the GN was $349, so pretty comparable. The GN is awesome, but the GS2 camera seems to be far superior, so I would guess the GS3 is equal or better. However, software wise, nothing will beat a Nexus device. You won't go wrong with either phone, but if price and software are important to you, do yourself a favor and get the Nexus. If price is no object and you don't really care about OS updates, then the GS3 might be a better route.
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I say hold off until windows phone 8.
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dr.m0x said:
Yeah I know. I regret changing to the s3
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How is everyone doing when it comes to battery life?
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How is everyone doing when it comes to battery life?
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One day easly
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If yes, please state your reasons of moving to S3.
Let's share our knowledge.
lol biggest regret ever stick to google for android or gt iphone
most apps and game dnt makke full use of quadcore
samsung offer little support
tbh first android phone iv used that made me wanna gt an iphone and iv always used android
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I made an even trade w/ a friend.
Screensize.
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I think it's safe to assume most people that have moved from a Nexus to an S3 wouldn't continue to lurk in the Nexus forums. Probably best to ask in the S3 forums :good:
I love my Nexus and will always stay Nexus for the stock Android experience and abundance of ROMs. That said though I did try a S3 4g/LTE model today and was MIGHTY impressed with how snappy it was with Jellybean.
I've been tempted several times. Its the physical buttones that are holding me back.
I recently had the chance to get it myself. But I couldn't do it. I was looking at the aosp development, and from what I'm used to it was weak. I could live with touchwiz but I just don't like it. The physical keys where also a downer. Just something I wouldn't like to give up. And since i already have a quad core tablet there really was nothing besides a better camera and even then the gnex camera is pretty good I don't listen to what others say I know what I've seen it do.
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Got this phone after having an sgs2 with touchwiz.
I hate touchwiz.
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Hayness said:
I think it's safe to assume most people that have moved from a Nexus to an S3 wouldn't continue to lurk in the Nexus forums. Probably best to ask in the S3 forums :good:
I love my Nexus and will always stay Nexus for the stock Android experience and abundance of ROMs. That said though I did try a S3 4g/LTE model today and was MIGHTY impressed with how snappy it was with Jellybean.
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Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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I have both as well (SGS2 being my daily phone) and for me (my own personal preference) both the GNex and SGS3 has their own perks in their respective right. With that being said, if i had to choose, my GNex will come out on top each time. But my SGS3 is a damn good device.
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[email protected] said:
Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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-.- touch wiz is actually pretty fast and well optimized its faster then the gnex
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-.- touch wiz is actually pretty fast and well optimized its faster then the gnex
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Im talking about pure Android loke aosp or cm10
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The latest Touchwiz is pretty bad. I had TW ICS on my tab2 and just recently we got TW JB on the tab2. I don't know if the SGS3 will get something similar but this latest version of TW JB on my Tab 2 is slow, the browser force closes and the interface has been changed for the worst. The ICS version of TW was better than this newest version they have released.
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Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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have you even tried a gs3? even though the gnex is really smooth, the s3 is pretty much on par with their touchwiz.
jeeholim said:
have you even tried a gs3? even though the gnex is really smooth, the s3 is pretty much on par with their touchwiz.
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The bigger question is did you read what he said? Now re-read what you typed.
He was talking about AOSP. If there was still confusion, he posted specifically that he was talking about AOSP, over an hour before you posted.
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have you even tried a gs3? even though the gnex is really smooth, the s3 is pretty much on par with their touchwiz.
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For the last time im not on about ****wizzzz im on about pure Google Android like cm10
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I have both and most of the time use my s3 for the battery life. If I want to try something new or interesting I'll usually do it on the nexus. As far as bad aosp goes I'm not sure what you're smoking, we get nightly cm10 builds consistently. I'm currently running the m2 release and it's perfectly suitable for every day use. Prior to this I was running paranoid and it was great. M2 just has better battery life. Also while they do get worse battery life than touch wiz it's still better than my nexus.
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Wrong i have both and im using my nexus now. Gnex will always be smooter than and non native aosp devive
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He said most.. Lol
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lolno.
Well a lot of people I know have the s3. A lot.
Anyway...I've had a lot of opportunities to play with it. It is very very very fast first and foremost!
I've mostly played with the ICS versions. So smooth and a real joy to use. The nature UX is also very nice. Its one of the best android skin I've used from any OEM I think. They finally moved away from trying to mimic the IOS look and feel with the UI which is good.
I've tried the jellybean version of the s3 just once and to be honest I could not tell a big difference. That's because the s3 is awesome with speed and responsiveness even with ICS.
The screen is excellent also, and the feel and look of the handset in the hand is nice. It looks a lot like the galaxy nexus with buttons.
I would not move to the s3 as a full time replacement for the galaxy nexus however. Simple reason being that I had the galaxy note and waiting for ICS and Jellybean was not my thing.
I'm too comfortable with quick stock updates from my nexus s days. Plus the main reason also...the galaxy nexus is insanely fast and smooth already!
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I have a chance to trade for a one x. Not sure If I should do it
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