Hello,
Just curious to see if anyone upgraded from a Nexus S to a Galaxy Nexus. Would love to hear thoughts and opinions, differences that stood out to you the most between the two, etc.
I did do a search for similar threads but it's difficult when the Nexus S has only 1 letter in its name. If there is a thread like this already out there, please feel free to point it out to me!
i came from NS -> GN... not much really to say, just a bigger screen size. faster (supports HSPA+).
if you have focus questions then ill be more than happy to answer them but what you're asking for is really general and thats difficult to answer.
i dont regret buying it although i do regret paying like $100+ more than what it is now. oh well.
zephiK said:
i came from NS -> GN... not much really to say, just a bigger screen size. faster (supports HSPA+).
if you have focus questions then ill be more than happy to answer them but what you're asking for is really general and thats difficult to answer.
i dont regret buying it although i do regret paying like $100+ more than what it is now. oh well.
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I find that my Nexus S seems to have significant lag at times. For example, typing a URL in the browser is incredibly slow. I'm curious to know if the Galaxy Nexus has a significant improvement in performance, or just a small improvement.
Also, could you comment on the size of the two phones in everyday use? I found a lot of articles that compare the size of an iPhone 4 to the Galaxy Nexus, but that information isn't quite helpful since I would be coming from a Nexus S.
I came from a Nexus s, I found it to be laggy too.
Since ICS anyway.
Let me say that the gnex doesn't lag, not for me anyway.
It is a huge increase in performance too.
The size isn't all that much bigger than the nexus s although as you know the screen is huge!
Buying the gnex was the best decision I have ever made phone wise, buying the nexus s is the second best decision I have made phone wise!
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I find that my Nexus S seems to have significant lag at times. For example, typing a URL in the browser is incredibly slow. I'm curious to know if the Galaxy Nexus has a significant improvement in performance, or just a small improvement.
Also, could you comment on the size of the two phones in everyday use? I found a lot of articles that compare the size of an iPhone 4 to the Galaxy Nexus, but that information isn't quite helpful since I would be coming from a Nexus S.
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That's what happens when someone puts next generation software on a previous generation phone. Android 2.3.X to 4.0.X is pretty significant. When I had my Nexus S, and went into settings... it would lag. But then again this was the early stages of ICS so it was probably because everything wasn't settled yet.
The size is pretty significant and will take some time getting used to. It is a lot easier to type on that's for sure, videos are better to view because of the screen size (nav screen fades away). It makes one hand typing more difficult.
Physical appearance is a lot better as well, the back is not slippery anymore. Very slim phone. Get the 2000 mah extended battery with battery cover and it will feel amazing. Better accessories as well.
Galaxy Nexus is definitely the phone of 2012 until the next Nexus device comes out. But even at that point, I might just stick with the Galaxy Nexus, it's just way too perfect as it is right now but then Google always will impress me with the next Nexus phone but I'll try to stick it out with GN
Don't forget that ICS is optimized for dual core processors. Could be the reason for any lag on the nexus s. Both good phones. G-Nex is just a step up.
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it is OK, I was kinda force to upgrade by my GF, she took my NS !.
I don't find any real advantage of the bigger screen, unless you play and watch stuff in your phone.
I would prefer something around 4.3 inches.
on the Pros.
I notice much better call quality.
Radio is strong
Camera is very fast, quality wise I like both NS and GN.
Battery life with 4.0.4 is almost as good as the Nexus S.
ICS looks nice, but GB also looks nice and feels faster.
all this is IMO.
Take a look on the pics I posted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24090442&postcount=142
I came from Nexus S. Biggest improvement in my opinion is the screen resolution. I loved my Nexus S's amazing Samoled display at the time. In fact it was one of my favorite features on that phone. But after a few weeks with my galaxy nexus I couldn't even bear to look at it anymore. Now I find it hideous. It's such a big difference to go from 800x480 to 1280x720. I never expected the difference to be this huge.
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I came from Nexus S. Biggest improvement in my opinion is the screen resolution. I loved my Nexus S's amazing Samoled display at the time. In fact it was one of my favorite features on that phone. But after a few weeks with my galaxy nexus I couldn't even bear to look at it anymore. Now I find it hideous. It's such a big difference to go from 800x480 to 1280x720. I never expected the difference to be this huge.
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Pretty much. The most obvious change will be the screen resolution and display. It will take a few days getting used to how big the screen is, but once you get used to it. It makes the Nexus S' screen look so small that you can't go back.
I'm assuming this will be the same idea when it comes to the Galaxy Note too. One thing I'd like to also add, the noise isolation microphone is really good
What about battery life? Is there an improvement or is it worse? The Nexus S, in my opinion, has a great battery life for my usage. My day usually starts from 7am and I am left with about 15% at the end of the day around 11pm-12am.
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What about battery life? Is there an improvement or is it worse? The Nexus S, in my opinion, has a great battery life for my usage. My day usually starts from 7am and I am left with about 15% at the end of the day around 11pm-12am.
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Battery life for me is at least the same as it was on Nexus S. Definitely no worse, maybe better. Hard to say for certain.
One drawback is that the GNex is certainly less snappy than a Nexus S on 2.3.6. in all respects.
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Hi everyone. Just bought my Galaxy Nexus today. I have had a Nexus S for over the year. Seems I have moved from an amazing phone to an equally amazing phone.
Some observations...
I don't know if it's the color temperature or the actual screen hardware but the SAMOLED display on the GN seems to run circles around the SAMOLED on the Nexus S. I really hope Google learned their lesson about not messing with perfection in this department. For those who never owned a Nexus S, you may be unaware that the stock 2.3, 2.3.1, and 2.3.2 ROMs had a gorgeous, vibrant color temp on the screen. However, there was one small issue with dark grays having a purplish tint to them. So, beginning with the stock 2.3.3 ROM, Google changed the color temp to something far more washed out. It fixed the issue with the grays but killed a once vibrant color temp. Almost everyone who noticed it hated it. Memo to Google: Changing a color temp halfway through a phone's life cycle is inexcusable. Please don't repeat this with the GN. The color temp is perfect!
I really hope they do something about the atrocious battery life when connected to LTE. There's battery drain and battery drain. The GN on LTE is the latter.
I could not believe how smooth Google Earth is on that phone. Holy Christ!
Phone call clarity seems to be good.
It's so cool to see face unlock work on decent hardware. Some of the devs put face unlock to their Nexus S ROMs and they all suck. Hardly worked at all. Getting face unlock working on a 0.3 megapixel VGA front camera is an exercise in futility. It seems to work great on the GN though.
Overall I'm pretty happy with my purchase. I'm looking forward to being part of this community on XDA and joining some of my old Nexus S XDA compadres who also moved to the GN.
Cheers!
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Good to hear some positives about this phone. Seems like every other post is ***** ***** *****. I for one also own the nexus s 4g and very much looking forward to the release of this beast on sprint. While most are sold on he HTC one x or the upcoming galaxy s 3, I can't wait for the GN. I'm using 4.0.4 stock on nexus s so I can't wait for less lag on angry birds, faster Facebook access, and better multitasking when it comes to doing things like web browsing and listening to music. Good loox on this thread.
I currently have the Nexus S, and I am considering an upgrade to the Galaxy Nexus. I'm trying to decide if the size of the phone will bother me (since the screen is larger, but it is slightly thinner). I've seen the phones side by side, but it is difficult to judge whether the size will be an issue until I use it for a few days.
For people that have this phone:
-Does it fit in the pocket of your jeans easily / without bothering you?
-Are you happy with the device?
From my experience, it fits comfortably in any trousers I own.
Fits perfectly in all of my trousers. You're getting used to the size after a few days. Now, I couldn't imagine a smaller phone.
And, yes, I'm very confident with the phone, it's fast, easy to handle and the screen kicks ass!
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I currently have the Nexus S, and I am considering an upgrade to the Galaxy Nexus. I'm trying to decide if the size of the phone will bother me (since the screen is larger, but it is slightly thinner). I've seen the phones side by side, but it is difficult to judge whether the size will be an issue until I use it for a few days.
For people that have this phone:
-Does it fit in the pocket of your jeans easily / without bothering you?
-Are you happy with the device?
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If you do so without a bulky case, then it should not be an issue, it also depends on the pants you are wearing. Tighter fit is more difficult.
Overall though, I love the new size, well worth it.
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Yes
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I too came from Nexus S prior to GNex
This website is fun for this kind of thing:
http://phone-size.com/?s=3,13
I also came from a Nexus S. The GNexus fit well in the pocket and i am very happy with the device, it is a huge improvement from the Nexus S.
That said, the size of the Nexus S was perfect for me. I still can live with a bigger device, but a GNexus with 4 inches would be perfect to me.
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I also came from a Nexus S. The GNexus fit well in the pocket and i am very happy with the device, it is a huge improvement from the Nexus S.
That said, the size of the Nexus S was perfect for me. I still can live with a bigger device, but a GNexus with 4 inches would be perfect to me.
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"It is a huge improvement from the Nexus S" - in what ways did you find it an improvement to the Nexus S?
no issues here, so long as you dont wear skinny jeans i dont see it being an issue .....
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"It is a huge improvement from the Nexus S" - in what ways did you find it an improvement to the Nexus S?
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Much, much faster. Much better screen and build quality. The Nexus S is still good, but the GNexus is a much better experience imo.
juliano_q said:
I also came from a Nexus S. The GNexus fit well in the pocket and i am very happy with the device, it is a huge improvement from the Nexus S.
That said, the size of the Nexus S was perfect for me. I still can live with a bigger device, but a GNexus with 4 inches would be perfect to me.
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I came from a GalaxyS and agree that the 4" screen is probably the sweet spot for me, but the GNex isn't uncomfortable. Probably at the limit of what I find "acceptable" for a phone.
Regardless, it fits in my pockets just fine, and I still find myself checking my pockets to verify the phone's still in there.
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Much, much faster. Much better screen and build quality. The Nexus S is still good, but the GNexus is a much better experience imo.
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Hmm... You guys may have convinced me to go ahead and buy one of these.
It looks like used Nexus S devices go for just over $200 on ebay. Mine has a very slight mark in the center of the screen that is only visible in direct sunlight, and a slight scratch at the edge of the screen (also only really visible in direct sunlight). Any idea how much I would be able to get for it?
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I've had same doubts (as I'm sure many others did). And now, since I own the GN for a month, I can tell you: get it. You won't regret. You'll get used to the size quickly. This phone is by far the largest I ever had but it's so nicely balanced - just look at it's profile. It sits in my hand (average size btw) like it was specifically tailored for it. Very clever engineering: 1) shape and 2) weight distribution.
Ok here's the deal, I have one of the rare, flawless h1x phones (aside from overheating and average battery life) and I am contemplating sending it back to amazon as I have one day to make my mind up. If I send it back I will get my full refund for 489.99 and I will buy the galaxy s3, and if I realise that I prefer the h1x I will return the s3 and be able to buy the h1x again for the lowered 449.99 price.
What do you guys think? I would seriously appreciate all of your opinions, many thanks!
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Hey dude,
I would possibly send it back, get the full refund and wait till may the 3rd for the S3 and then compare them.
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You sound as if you want the SGS3, go ahead
I won't be getting the SGS3 this time round, as I love the HOX and it will only get better SW side.
The build, the looks, sense, the screen etc are all good. I'll take SLCD2 over AMOLED now as my previous SGS2 10 months down the line started getting noticeable screen burn.
I'll most likely skip the SGS3 and wait for the Note 2 as that is Samsung's top line now. Sure the SGS3 will be good but the One X is a big improvement compared to HTC's past devices. It's gorgeous! Maybe if maybe the SGS3 has Wolfson I may get it as I don't like carrying multiple devices, I carry my SGS purely for music.
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You sound as if you want the SGS3, go ahead
I won't be getting the SGS3 this time round, as I love the HOX and it will only get better SW side.
The build, the looks, sense, the screen etc are all good. I'll take SLCD2 over AMOLED now as my previous SGS2 10 months down the line started getting noticeable screen burn.
I'll most likely skip the SGS3 and wait for the Note 2 as that is Samsung's top line now. Sure the SGS3 will be good but the One X is a big improvement compared to HTC's past devices. It's gorgeous! Maybe if maybe the SGS3 has Wolfson I may get it as I don't like carrying multiple devices, I carry my SGS purely for music.
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Thanks for the long reply! I was just wondering if you could kindly explain to me the advantages and disadvantages of the display which will be on the s3, also when do you think the note 2 will be released? I'm just not happy with the overheating and battery life on the h1x
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UnixxinU said:
Thanks for the long reply! I was just wondering if you could kindly explain to me the advantages and disadvantages of the display which will be on the s3, also when do you think the note 2 will be released? I'm just not happy with the overheating and battery life on the h1x
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amoled is not good dark colors especially black.
UnixxinU said:
Thanks for the long reply! I was just wondering if you could kindly explain to me the advantages and disadvantages of the display which will be on the s3, also when do you think the note 2 will be released? I'm just not happy with the overheating and battery life on the h1x
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Just read up SAMOLED, sure the SGS3 will be using the super duper amoled with HD plus or whatever they will call it.
Not all are prone to screen burn, but I've got an SGS which has screen burn, and my SGS2 started having screen burn on the notification area 10 months down the line, you have to use dark backgrounds most of the times and not use it for extended amounts of time.
Samsung use the S variant as in Super, one of the major knock backs compared to SLCD I think is the viewing of display in bright sunny conditions, sometimes it can be hard to see where as it's not that bad on LCD.
Both are good, both have advantages and disadvantages. Sure the screen on the SGS3 will be lovely as well.
Note 2, who knows it may get an announcement on May 3rd but we won't know until the actual day.
If you run benchmark test, I think SG3 sure will be better than H1X, but whether you like AMOLED or not is a matter of taste, I personally feel that the color just too sharp. Also, many ppl complaint about screen burns and the color temperature is 'cool'.
After OTA update, H1x runs just better and most reported problems were gone.
Talking about battery life, I don't think SG3 can lives significantly better.
Furthermore, you may in risk of getting SG3 which run into more problems then HTC (quad-core, ics, etc....all are new stuffs)!
If you return your phone now and wait for SG3 or H1X (again), you need to suffer from the period without a smartphone to use! If it is okay, then just return it first.
It's a tough call. I'm sure the Galaxy S3 will be a fantastic phone. It will be interesting to see whether or not Samsung uses more premium materials than they did in the GS2, which was built substantially better than the original Galaxy S. I'd be willing to bet the GS3 will be quicker out of the box than the HOX. I also think battery life will be better on the SGS3 than on the One X, based solely on Samsung's reputation of building devices with relatively good battery life. The battery life on my Galaxy Note was the best I'd ever had on an Android phone. I really like the camera on the HOX, but I'm sure the camera on the SGS3 will be just as good.
As far as the screen goes, like a number of people have said, it's really a matter of taste. I really like the screen on the One X. I think it looks very sharp and colour reproduction is spot on. I had a Galaxy Note before I bought this phone, and while the screen on the Note was fantastic, blacks, especially while watching video, were quite blocky.
Realistically, the One X and SGS3 are top of the line phones, and they'll both be about as good as you can get right now. You can't go wrong with either.
Keep it, use it, be happy
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My honest opinion?Back in my country there is a saying : "Don't reach to much or you will burn yourself".I think that is what you are doing.You are trying to get the....best phone so to speak,but you have to realize that there will be verry few differences between this two phones.One will be the display and the second will be the battery.As far as the display goes i think that H1X will be better because i've seen SII and Note,i've played with them,but honestly,i'm not so thrilled about those AMOLED displays.If it's sunny outside (especialy in the summer) you can't see anything.I don't know if that is a display issue or the glass itself,but overall,i don't like them.I had a SII (of my wife) for a few days and i have to say that the screen was at max brightness and still i couldn't see anything.Maybe the SIII will bring some improvements to it,but i doubt it will be better than the H1X.As for the battery,i don't know what to tell you because there are many options you can do to improve the battery live.I mean,there are a lot of custom ROMs out there which have improved the battery life.You have to realize that HTC will bring up in the future some improvements to battery life trough different updates.Even today i've noticed an improvement of the battery live after updating to 1.28.Before the update i had to charge my phone every night because the battery was at 20-25%.Today i got home and i had 73% left of the battery and i still played games,browse web,installed some apps on it and after another 2 hours of "playtime" with the phone the battery is at 67% (now it's at 64%).
And i bet that H1X has something better that SIII won't have: the Tegra 3 chip which gives you great graphics.
Besides,if you think a bit,even the SIII will have problems.There is no perfect phone out there,everytime there will be bugs and glitches,you just have to wait for the company to release an update to resolve them.There could be problems with the UI of the SIII,or it could be other problems,who knows?But you have to expect to have problems with that phone as well.Don't consider the SIII the perfect phone.
I am due for an upgrade, now. I am coming from an OG EVO. I have not been keeping up with phones lately. Obviously this is a GSIII sub forum, so I am expecting biased answers. I asked a few other places as well.
Check out a couple of in depth reviews.
If your going Android. (which i presume is why you asked) you will not find a better device. The only one that comes close would be the HTC ONE X, But no expandable memory, removeable battery, etc.
http://reviews.cnet.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-review/
jhoffy22 said:
I am due for an upgrade, now. I am coming from an OG EVO. I have not been keeping up with phones lately. Obviously this is a GSIII sub forum, so I am expecting biased answers. I asked a few other places as well.
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Depends on your preferences... the two obvious choices would be the GSIII or Evo 4g Lte...
I used the Evo for a few days before getting the GSIII and the deciding factor was pretty much the poor multi tasking and the lack of a removable battery on the Evo. It does boast a superior display imo and a slightly better camera. I find I'm getting the same battery life on my GSIII probably a little more. I would suggest going to a store and use both for a few minutes, you should be somewhat familiar with HTC sense but Touchwiz isn't that horrible.
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Iphony89 said:
Depends on your preferences... the two obvious choices would be the GSIII or Evo 4g Lte...
I used the Evo for a few days before getting the GSIII and the deciding factor was pretty much the poor multi tasking and the lack of a removable battery on the Evo. It does boast a superior display imo and a slightly better camera. I find I'm getting the same battery life on my GSIII probably a little more. I would suggest going to a store and use both for a few minutes, you should be somewhat familiar with HTC sense but Touchwiz isn't that horrible.
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I thought the Galaxy line was notorious for having AWESOME screens. You're telling me that the EVO LTE's LCD2 is actually slightly better?
How do these screens compare to the Iphone 4s?
I don't own a GSIII..I'm really just here to see how LTE is looking for GSIII users in Dallas. I own a EVO LTE and here's what I got for ya
iphony is right . Multitasking is a little off...meaning, you go from the browser to the music app and the music app reloads. Go back to the browser and the browser reloads. Kinda annoying. The update for the phone kinda fixed it but not really.
Dev scene isn't as great so you're really gonna have to be satisfied for how the phone is right off the ****. The devs have managed to fix the multitasking issue but I don't know to what extent. I'm still on stock and I'm happy with it.
The screen is pretty damn sweet. I came from an iPhone 4S and I haven't really noticed a difference. Still seems like a retina display to me, just a bigger screen.
The big plus for me is the beats audio EQ...because that EQ plus switching the beats audio mode to urBeats puts the audio quality on par with the iPhone. Audio sounds real good.
Other than those things...you'll probably get the same experience. It all comes down to the little things the phones do that you like- so you're really just gonna have to play with both them.
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jhoffy22 said:
I thought the Galaxy line was notorious for having AWESOME screens. You're telling me that the EVO LTE's LCD2 is actually slightly better?
How do these screens compare to the Iphone 4s?
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I saw you posted this a minute or so before mine so I'll just repeat what I wrote..
going from the 4s to the EVO...it felt exactly the same. It seems just like the retina display..the only difference I can see with my eye is screen size. So it's pretty much a bigger iPhone 4s screen. It's gorgeous. Unfortunately I have my phone in an otterbox so the quality is degraded
And another thing about the screens...
The 4s, idk what it uses for its screen, but you don't need a screen protector. There is 0 smudging...it's like it cleans itself or something. The EVO 4G LTE is not like that. idk about the GSIII...I've yet to get my hands on one.
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I thought the Galaxy line was notorious for having AWESOME screens. You're telling me that the EVO LTE's LCD2 is actually slightly better?
How do these screens compare to the Iphone 4s?
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The screens are both great, the screen on the evo just stands out more to me, while the GSIII has a more natural looking colors. That being said I went with the GSIII because it's a better overall phone and I tend to prefer Samsung phones, but a few things on the Evo did make it a hard decision.
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jhoffy22 said:
I thought the Galaxy line was notorious for having AWESOME screens. You're telling me that the EVO LTE's LCD2 is actually slightly better?
How do these screens compare to the Iphone 4s?
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The S III uses a pentile display, meaning images aren't as sharp as the Evo's and you'll see some pixelation or the "pentile effect" if you have good eyes. The E4GLE's display has warmer and more "realistic" colors than the S III's "saturated" and cooler colors. It's also a little sharper and you can't see the pixels, or at least I couldn't. I also found that the S III's screen was a lot dimmer in sunlight than the Evo's.
That said, I still stuck with my S III because of the massive development that will happen in the coming months.
As for the iPhone comparison you would have to get that from someone else, not my cup of tea.:beer:
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The EVO LTE screen is sharper but the GS3 has all the benefits of amoled displays (darker blacks, beautiful colors). The EVO LTE is also going to be hard to put custom software (roms) on because it's bootloader is locked and any exploits are patched.
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jhoffy22 said:
I thought the Galaxy line was notorious for having AWESOME screens. You're telling me that the EVO LTE's LCD2 is actually slightly better?
How do these screens compare to the Iphone 4s?
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Love my gs3...but screens...lmao...
LCD kicks any version of amoleds ass all day long.
You can make the "oooh but the blacks are so much better ...." well that's great but everything else is garbage.
Don't get me wrong performance wise the gs3 is full of win, and fanboys will start whining how they like the galaxy screens, but there's not even a fair comparison as the lcd2 is far superior to any Samsung screen.
The fact of the matter is the htc rezound STILL has the best screen of any of any phone on the market. Slcd2 screen of the 1x comes close.
Sammy is so far behind in screen technology its ... strange.
BUT I will say the gs3 is a different and refined version of the samoled screens and its tolerable.
People who say the gs3 screen is better don't have a clue, and obviously its merely a personal preference, and not based on facts.
S-amoled(yes even pluss) is VERY saturated, whites are just omg horrible.
Also this gives the false pretense of how your images are from the camera.( which btw is neck and neck with one x)
BUT the pros out weigh the cons and the gs3 IMO is the best phone on the market.
If htc ups the aentie , which it appears they might I will probably go back.
But .... its iffy.
No removable battery
No removable storage...
Deal breaker for me
I really like having tons of development, and everyone here is pretty cool. Although I'm sure ill be called a troll for my truth about the screen FACTS. RRAAWWWRRRR!!!!
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Get the gs3!
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Much to the dismay of the salesperson I spent literally two hours playing with the Evo 4G and the SGS3 side-by-side at the local Sprint store a week or so ago, and this after reading every review and comparison I could find. Choosing between the two was VERY tough IMO. I ultimately went with the SGS3 and couldn't be happier.
Re; the screen being better on one versus the other... I think it largely comes down to your eyes. I've personally always loved the AMOLED screens, exaggerated colors and all, but my eyes aren't what they used to be so for me that brightness and saturation is actually a big plus. When I compared the two phones side-by-side I frankly couldn't tell the difference for the most part. It seemed like in some apps one would be a little better, and in some it was the other way around. Also, the whole pentile thing with the SGS3- again, my eyes being what they are, I can't resolve the pixels at all anymore no matter how much I squint, so for me that's a complete non-factor.
In terms of performance, all I know for sure is that the SGS3 is without question the smoothest experience I've ever had on any Android phone. The HTC seemed perfectly comparable though. I've seen various benchmarks that put one on top of the other (and then other benchmarks that reverse things) so, to me, you're probably talking about a relative wash here.
Build quality and feel.. .this one is weird because I've seen a few people saying the SGS3 feels cheap and not made well and that doesn't match my opinion at all. Yes, the chassis is plastic, but it feels like quality to me. There's definitely no bowing or creaking or any of that stuff. It feels solid and well-made to me for sure. Oh, and FYI, mine has been dropped from roughly 4 feet on a kitchen floor already with no ill effect, and no case or anything, so at least to a fist approximation it's sturdy (hopefully I don't test it any more than that! LOL) The HTC also feels like a quality device. Again, to my sense I'd call it a wash. The SGS3 I believe is a little thinner and lighter, which I sometimes find myself wishing it weren't, but most of the time not. The HTC does have that little kickstand, which is a nice plus, but come on, I don't know too many people that would consider that a deciding factor either way.
I like having the replaceable batter for sure, that's always a nice thing. Historically I've used extended batteries in my phone so a replaceable battery is required, but I'll tell you, my SGS3 has so far given me stellar battery life and it doesn't seem necessary. Still, nice to have the option. Similarly, being able to swap in a bigger SD card is nice too (although I have everything I can imagine ever wanting on my phone and it's only half-filling my 32Gb card so I'm probably done there... if the 32Gb model had been available at the time I would have gotten that and just not used a card frankly).
Samsung has also, in my opinion, done a good job augmenting Android without wrecking it. TouchWiz isn't terrible, but I don't run it myself... but aside from the launcher, some of the added features they've given us are nice. Sure, some are a bit gimmicky, and some aren't winners, but there's more good than bad, and they've done it without diverging immensely from stock Android. I say kudos for Samsung this time around, I think they nailed it and haven't gone too far either way. Some will still prefer a stock ICS experience of course, and I hear ya on that, I was running Cyanogen on my Epic before I got my SGS3, but in this case I don't at all mind and in fact LIKE the changes.
One other consideration is that historically Samsung has been pretty slow getting Android updates out to us (partly them, partly carriers fault). We don't know if that will be the case this time around, although I think it's worth noting that we've had already two OTA updates on Sprint so far I believe. Yes, minor updates, but still, that's in only a few weeks' time. I think this bodes well that Samsung may be set to do a much better job getting us our updates faster than in the past. Remember, they managed a nearly simultaneous multi-carrier release for the first time and have a top seller on their hands, I suspect they may not want to ruin that momentum getting us Jelly Bean at a minimum sooner than later. HTC, on the other hand, has historically been good with updates, better than Samsung certainly, so that's something to consider.
I think the bottom line, what I concluded in the store that day anyway, was that I was probably going to be very happy no matter which I chose. They're both great devices. Is the SGS3 worthy? Abso-fraggin'-lutely! Is there a better choice? Possibly, but it's a tough, tough call IMO.
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Much to the dismay of the salesperson I spent literally two hours playing with the Evo 4G and the SGS3 side-by-side at the local Sprint store a week or so ago, and this after reading every review and comparison I could find. Choosing between the two was VERY tough IMO. I ultimately went with the SGS3 and couldn't be happier.
Re; the screen being better on one versus the other... I think it largely comes down to your eyes. I've personally always loved the AMOLED screens, exaggerated colors and all, but my eyes aren't what they used to be so for me that brightness and saturation is actually a big plus. When I compared the two phones side-by-side I frankly couldn't tell the difference for the most part. It seemed like in some apps one would be a little better, and in some it was the other way around. Also, the whole pentile thing with the SGS3- again, my eyes being what they are, I can't resolve the pixels at all anymore no matter how much I squint, so for me that's a complete non-factor.
In terms of performance, all I know for sure is that the SGS3 is without question the smoothest experience I've ever had on any Android phone. The HTC seemed perfectly comparable though. I've seen various benchmarks that put one on top of the other (and then other benchmarks that reverse things) so, to me, you're probably talking about a relative wash here.
Build quality and feel.. .this one is weird because I've seen a few people saying the SGS3 feels cheap and not made well and that doesn't match my opinion at all. Yes, the chassis is plastic, but it feels like quality to me. There's definitely no bowing or creaking or any of that stuff. It feels solid and well-made to me for sure. Oh, and FYI, mine has been dropped from roughly 4 feet on a kitchen floor already with no ill effect, and no case or anything, so at least to a fist approximation it's sturdy (hopefully I don't test it any more than that! LOL) The HTC also feels like a quality device. Again, to my sense I'd call it a wash. The SGS3 I believe is a little thinner and lighter, which I sometimes find myself wishing it weren't, but most of the time not. The HTC does have that little kickstand, which is a nice plus, but come on, I don't know too many people that would consider that a deciding factor either way.
I like having the replaceable batter for sure, that's always a nice thing. Historically I've used extended batteries in my phone so a replaceable battery is required, but I'll tell you, my SGS3 has so far given me stellar battery life and it doesn't seem necessary. Still, nice to have the option. Similarly, being able to swap in a bigger SD card is nice too (although I have everything I can imagine ever wanting on my phone and it's only half-filling my 32Gb card so I'm probably done there... if the 32Gb model had been available at the time I would have gotten that and just not used a card frankly).
Samsung has also, in my opinion, done a good job augmenting Android without wrecking it. TouchWiz isn't terrible, but I don't run it myself... but aside from the launcher, some of the added features they've given us are nice. Sure, some are a bit gimmicky, and some aren't winners, but there's more good than bad, and they've done it without diverging immensely from stock Android. I say kudos for Samsung this time around, I think they nailed it and haven't gone too far either way. Some will still prefer a stock ICS experience of course, and I hear ya on that, I was running Cyanogen on my Epic before I got my SGS3, but in this case I don't at all mind and in fact LIKE the changes.
One other consideration is that historically Samsung has been pretty slow getting Android updates out to us (partly them, partly carriers fault). We don't know if that will be the case this time around, although I think it's worth noting that we've had already two OTA updates on Sprint so far I believe. Yes, minor updates, but still, that's in only a few weeks' time. I think this bodes well that Samsung may be set to do a much better job getting us our updates faster than in the past. Remember, they managed a nearly simultaneous multi-carrier release for the first time and have a top seller on their hands, I suspect they may not want to ruin that momentum getting us Jelly Bean at a minimum sooner than later. HTC, on the other hand, has historically been good with updates, better than Samsung certainly, so that's something to consider.
I think the bottom line, what I concluded in the store that day anyway, was that I was probably going to be very happy no matter which I chose. They're both great devices. Is the SGS3 worthy? Abso-fraggin'-lutely! Is there a better choice? Possibly, but it's a tough, tough call IMO.
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Samsung will still be slow with updates. They always be. This isn't their first flagship. There is a pattern. Their is history.
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I've had this phone for about a week now and I absolutely LOVE it. It's been an awesome device so far.
ubigred said:
Samsung will still be slow with updates. They always be. This isn't their first flagship. There is a pattern. Their is history.
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But this is their first flagship that has the same hardware and build across all US carriers. And they also threw in 2GB to "future proof" it for Jelly Bean, so Samsung is definitely getting serious.
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But this is their first flagship that has the same hardware and build across all US carriers. And they also threw in 2GB to "future proof" it for Jelly Bean, so Samsung is definitely getting serious.
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Well said.
This is the best android device available currently. No question.
jhoffy22 said:
I thought the Galaxy line was notorious for having AWESOME screens. You're telling me that the EVO LTE's LCD2 is actually slightly better?
How do these screens compare to the Iphone 4s?
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The Amoled of this phone is a step back from the Super Amoled Plus which I believe was a choice by Samsung made for ease of manufacture. I read something along those lines. Plus, on the home screen espescially, the screen if dimmer than what Galaxy line users are used to. The European version already got an update to address this issue, who knows when it will arrive over here. The dimness issue is fine for browsers and other applications that you are able to set individually. Of course I can't find it now, but there is a tips and tricks thread that lists it. I love this phone but I won't lie, it is fragile. Already dropped mine just 2 1/2 feet and the screen shattered to hell. I was on my way to buy a cover when it happened. Plastic bezel recessed below screen level offering no protection at all unlike my old Vibrant. That phone could take a tumble. Definitely worth to buy, but select you cover in advance!!!
I like my GS3 so far its a smooth phone! But My reception just flat out sux and I live right in the middle of dallas! There is a few bugs like the brightness sliding thing with the pull down and worst of all when im on google and I go to type in a search and the predictive searches show up below, it will let me touch it but it wont load! I HATE THAT!!! It was either this phone now or wait another 6 months! Soooo...
I just wanna know when we step into the present and recieve LTE like we are paying for!
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LCD kicks any version of amoleds ass all day long.
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You know what they say about opinions....
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You know what they say about opinions....
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I shall attempt to be polite.. but it's not an opinion, regarding brightness. It is objective. Yes you may prefer an AMOLED Screen. But the fact is, it's much, much dimmer. Compare EVO or HOX by S III Screen. S III is half as bright. Then of course PenTile on S III is blurry. And Black crush was visible to me in 5 seconds...all details of gray are lost. THen there are the tints, ink marks, etc. But again the worst thing is how DIM it is. S III is half as bright as a droid. Pathetic!
I am going to use my S III for 14 days. I don't think I will be keeping it though. For me anyway, AMOLED is just crap. And the bright colors? I'm sure they could do that with a filter on LCD too. It's a gimmick. Oh gee, Sammy cranked saturation. They mucked with the color table. Gee how clever Samsung. Anyone could do that. It causes Black Crush and colors are simply not accurate.
Not impressed. At all. S III Screen:: SUCKS.
So return it then, nobody is gonna line up behind you and do the same.
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Like JB on Nexus 7. Miffed at Note updates. Anyone with note switched and wished they hadn't?
Is the screen disappointing compared to note?
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I switched last week. Best technology-related decision I've made this decade. The Note was fine, but since I couldn't stand TouchWiz, I was running CM9 (which wasn't quite full-featured, as the pen wasn't fully supported). The GNex feels so much better in the hand -- and pocket.
I hardly notice a difference with screen quality or size by looking at it, though the slight shrink in keyboard size took some getting used to.
Oh, plus I was able to stuff some extra cash in my pocket in the trade, even though the Note and Nexus were the same price when I bought the Note.
I had the Note, but sold it months ago. I love the Nexus and ability to get latest updates. I feel the Note, Nexus and SIII screens are the same for the most part. Believe it or not I do feel my Nexus screen is a bit better and very slightly brighter compared to the SIII, despite GSMArena test result said otherwise.
Screens feel about the same as far as reading goes. Although I do miss my note...... having a phablet is like a privledge. Not a right. I might trade the nexus back for a note.
Yes it was tested on animals, didn't fit.
Thanks for the replies.
Are you guys happy enough with the camera downgrade?
I have a camera for camera stuff..... thus is a device for media consumption
Yes it was tested on animals, didn't fit.
I used to feel the same way about cell phone cameras and REAL cameras. But I have found that taking photos on the note is extremely handy. Hopefully it will be on the nexus as well.