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Upgrading from sgs2 to galaxy nexus?

My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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jay_993 said:
My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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Nope, I don't. I would do the exact same thing. And I REALLY wanted the SGSII to come to verizon as well. So that tells you it's a smart choice IMO?
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It is your money and if it makes you happy do what you want to do. You could probably sell your galaxy s2 and have most of the galaxy nexus paid for unlocked.
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legendary1022 said:
It is your money and if it makes you happy do what you want to do. You could probably sell your galaxy s2 and have most of the galaxy nexus paid for unlocked.
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I sure hope so but I'm sure that before I buy ill wanna try it out
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legendary1022 said:
It is your money and if it makes you happy do what you want to do. You could probably sell your galaxy s2 and have most of the galaxy nexus paid for unlocked.
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Speaking of selling.. anyone want to buy a G2 for $529?

jay_993 said:
My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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In the same boat here and it really is a difficult decision. In one mind I love my GS2 but the 720p display, pure google experience and notification led is certainly attractive!

I just returned my AT&T GS2 a few minutes ago and I'll be picking up the Galaxy Nexus. I really liked the GS2, but as a Nexus One owner, there's nothing like owning a Nexus!

jay_993 said:
My main reasons are for the bigger screen, design, LED. Do you think I'm being stupid?
Btw 16gb is more than enough for me so no need of sd card, almost never play games, don't really use camera and saw sample photos from galaxy nexus it looked good and even better than Iphone 4s to me.
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it's more of a side grade from SGS2 to GN, but if you count the screen, then yeah the larger 720p is an upgrade

AllGamer said:
it's more of a side grade from SGS2 to GN, but if you count the screen, then yeah the larger 720p is an upgrade
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And huge software support.

Griffrez said:
And huge software support.
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Very true. I'm slightly considering it just because of that (development).

Griffrez said:
And huge software support.
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Try visiting the SGS2 section.

Well friends have taken the hard decision,,sold my SGS 2 to one of my friend{at a very good price},,now waiting for Samsung Galaxy Nexus to launch in India next week,,have used{still using} Nexus 1 & the notification led and stock google experience and a huge development support is great.
So going for Galaxy Nexus

Fast updates and software support is enough reason to ditch GS2 for the galaxy nexus. Especially now that manufacturers are beginning to move to next stage of hardware. 720p will be the next standard for screen resolution. and when android 5.0/jelly bean comes, Galaxy Nexus will be getting it officially. And Galaxy S2 might not.

peacekeeper05 said:
Fast updates and software support is enough reason to ditch GS2 for the galaxy nexus. Especially now that manufacturers are beginning to move to next stage of hardware. 720p will be the next standard for screen resolution. and when android 5.0/jelly bean comes, Galaxy Nexus will be getting it officially. And Galaxy S2 might not.
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I'd definitely go with any Nexus device over any other Android phone simply because of the updates. Google will keep their promise to keep their devices updated for the minimum 18 months that they're asking all the other manufacturers to do. Samsung apparently isn't going to update the SGS1 even though it could handle the update (has nearly the same specs as the NS for crying out loud) and they'll more than likely try to skin 4.0 when they do get around to updating. I remember waiting and waiting and waiting for my Vibrant to get 2.2 before I finally ditched it for the Nexus S. Never looked back after that choice. You will not be disappointed with your decision to sell and wait for the GN.
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android_master said:
Well friends have taken the hard decision,,sold my SGS 2 to one of my friend{at a very good price},,now waiting for Samsung Galaxy Nexus to launch in India next week,,have used{still using} Nexus 1 & the notification led and stock google experience and a huge development support is great.
So going for Galaxy Nexus
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Yeahh Totally..!!! I hope Galaxy Nexus will be unveiled along with the Samsung Galaxy Note on Nov 2. Cant wait... Just 2 days to go.. )

I'm guessing everyone saying it will get updates faster don't root y'all phones?

esincho said:
I'm guessing everyone saying it will get updates faster don't root y'all phones?
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It still takes time for developers to port official android updates to non nexus device. so basically the nexus line up gets the fastest, conplete, less buggy and timely updates.

peacekeeper05 said:
It still takes time for developers to port official android updates to non nexus device. so basically the nexus line up gets the fastest, conplete, less buggy and timely updates.
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I understand. And i agree about lest bugs. But cm team pretty fast after the initial port adding updates. Like for .2 .3 know what I'm saying?

esincho said:
I understand. And i agree about lest bugs. But cm team pretty fast after the initial port adding updates. Like for .2 .3 know what I'm saying?
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It took the CM team months before they were able to provide stable 2.3 build.

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It took the CM team months before they were able to provide stable 2.3 build.
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On what phone?

X s2 owners only reply please

I need an honest answer I just got my gs2 about two weeks ago and I can exchange it for a nexus or you x owners of s2 think I should just stay with the s2 which I like but that screen on the nexus is just so frigin beautiful.
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Came from s2 no regrets be nexus is so much better ......probably more to do with software tho
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thanks looks like ill be heading to the tomorrow thanks dude
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Came from tmobile s2 this is so much better! Just looks alot better and feels so much better runs alot smoother as well!

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thanks looks like ill be heading to the tomorrow thanks dude
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That's all it took? One response and you're convinced?? Go get the effin phone already and stop being so passive. Mmmkaypumpkin? Lol
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I don't have it yet but I'll be coming from the at&t GS2. To me dev support is extremely important. So what better phone to have than the nexus.

I currently still have the s2 as well, I kept it just incase I changed my mind, but never use it now, just love this phone!
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Ditto , I kept my s2 thinking I might want to go back to it but I love the GN so have decided to sell my s2.

Both amazing devices, but the nexus is in incredible. Go nexus.
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That's all it took? One response and you're convinced??
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Haha, thought the same thing.......
LOL
Joe

Yeh still got my gs2 but to me I brows the internet and watch videos a lot so screen Res was a major thing for me, also honestly the s2 looked a little like the ip4 also had that, would pic the gn over the ip4 and the gs2 any day, I also notice less issues on the forums with this phone with the gs2 it was full of buggs lucky I just had some battery drain but that was it. Get the gn its a great phone.
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I have no regrets whatsoever getting the Nexus.
The higher screen resolution is a plus for me...as I like to pick the smallest fonts possible to put more info on screen.
The Nexus feels better in hand probably due to the slight curve in design.

K before the store opens I know you guys think I jumped the gun and made my decision on one comment but it seems likea war between s2 lovers vs prime lovers and you hear so many good answers just so hard to tell who is telling the truth or they are just making up ****. also wanna say is that Im not that good with phones meaning that I I'm not going to root or put custom roms on it also is it also true that the nexus won't sync up with computer but it syncs everything automatically to a cloud kinda like icloud if? I like how easy the s2 works please help I'm messed up
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meaning is the s2 easier to use than the nexus cause I payed 600 for the s2 and only have tool pay an extra 50 to get the nexus
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GS2 T989 is much better the Galaxy Nexus.

We are always going to be behind with software. This is the Google's and Manufacturer's fault. I have the Galaxy Nexus in my hand today and I had the GS2 for 2 months already there is nothing that Galaxy Nexus has that GS2 doesn't and we have to wait for this **** manufacturer's to release updates. The GS2 is faster and more conferable in hand.
If anyone has any questions ask me I'll try to answer.
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I won't go as far as to say that the Galaxy S II is the better phone. I had a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and it was great other then a couple defects I ran into. The software on the Galaxy Nexus will most likely be better then what makes its way to the GSII and the notification led on the Nexus is the best one I have seen on any phone. The Galaxy S II has a way better camera and has been a lot more reliable.
Both are great phones. Its really hard to say which one is better.

I say your essentially buying the same phone twice. Besides ics and a few other differences they are basically the same phone.
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moondrius said:
I won't go as far as to say that the Galaxy S II is the better phone. I had a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and it was great other then a couple defects I ran into. The software on the Galaxy Nexus will most likely be better then what makes its way to the GSII and the notification led on the Nexus is the best one I have seen on any phone. The Galaxy S II has a way better camera and has been a lot more reliable.
Both are great phones. Its really hard to say which one is better.
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I agree with you, we have a better hardware and behind on software, until Samsung >Tmobile give us the update we are on old software we have to thank the devs so much for makeing the rom's.
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I'm sure theirs been a long thread discussing this already. Everyone feels strongly opinionated and there is no true winner. They both have pros and cons. If I HAD to choose I would go with the Nexus hands down for the fact that its a nexus phone and development will be great. ICS seems amazing and the display as well.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?

Oh man, you guys completely ignore the screen issue our GS2 has. If it was a good screen, had a exynos then it would be better than the nexus. International GS2 fits in that category.

Okay.. I own and love both phones and these types of threads are entirely subjective and flame prone. Holding a phone in your hand is NOT a valid explanation for why a phone is better than another. You need to have plenty of hands-on time to really know the pro's and con's of both. (And neither is immune to either.)
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Husam2011 said:
Oh man, you guys completely ignore the screen issue our GS2 has. If it was a good screen, had a exynos then it would be better than the nexus. International GS2 fits in that category.
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ignore?
most of us dont even notice the issue until someone mention it(i didnt know this until i heard about it..and i always use my phone in the dark..)

Man we buy the phones for $500 to $600 and we have to cry to get some software updates thats the thing. Google shouldn't relese the update till all the major manufacturers have their updates ready as well. If it goes like this we are going to get ICS end of the year, after original Galaxy s 2 i9100 gets it then we get it and that's the question if the carriers put thirty **** in there. So we looking at till September when Google will unveil the 5.0
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Husam2011 said:
Oh man, you guys completely ignore the screen issue our GS2 has. If it was a good screen, had a exynos then it would be better than the nexus. International GS2 fits in that category.
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if you read on the i9250 forum, they too have the screen problem, and their screen is 720
other than ICS which we'll get, the only other difference is the Barometer sensor
otherwise the i9250 is actually under grade, they even got a major issue with the storage and MTP, and fake sdcard to make old Apps compatible, but even so, there are still Apps that are still not compatible
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samomamo said:
Man we buy the phones for $500 to $600 and we have to cry to get some software updates thats the thing. Google shouldn't relese the update till all the major manufacturers have their updates ready as well. If it goes like this we are going to get ICS end of the year, after original Galaxy s 2 i9100 gets it then we get it and that's the question if the carriers put thirty **** in there. So we looking at till September when Google will unveil the 5.0
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What the hell is thirty ****?
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What the hell is thirty ****?
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(Their **** )sorry
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Ill take external SD support, 8mp cam over the galaxy nexus anyday. This whole the nexus is better crap is dumb all it has is ics and even ics isn't that amazing i used it on the sensation for two weeks and its really good. It adds plenty of things that are pleasant and well done now on android. The bad is apps still need to be updated but the sensation outclassed the galaxy nexus with ics as it is and once we get it this phone will be above the nexus. People buy a phone and always look for something to complain about the screen issue is annoying if you notice it but I'm hoping supercurio makes a fix for us. Either way my use isn't affected except for maybe 5% of the time and even then its just not pleasant to look at. There are a handful of phones that once they have ics will make the nexus look out dated galaxy s 2, amaze 4g, rezound, razr, etc.... development is just slowed from these phones being new and because developing gingerbread might be worthless if ics is here in a couple months.
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My nexus will be here Tuesday and ill be happy to do a side by side comparison. The gs2 is the best phone I've ever owned and I've owned alot. Outside of the OS the nexus will have a hard time convincing me otherwise.
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I can't get use to the nexus without buttons and it feels very narrow and long.
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I can't get use to the nexus without buttons and it feels very narrow and long.
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Ha-ha that's how I felt at first too but being on my second day now it's actually pretty easy. The hardest part for me was not hitting the damn home button instead of the space bar.
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I'm having that problem now currently with the SG2 haha. Second day with the phone (last phone was MT4G) and every other time when hitting the space bar I hit one of the "hard" buttons on the bottom. Slowly getting used to it though.
I will say - if the Nexus had an equal or better camera than the SG2, I would probably return this and get that instead, especially as there's supposed to be a white one coming out. But I use my phone's camera A LOT, and it's an important feature for me, so the Nexus is out right there. I don't know why they'd release a 'flagship' phone with semi out-of-date specs. With iphone 4, SG2, and many others coming out with 8 megapixels, why would Google only do 5?? Anyway...

notification led on galaxy nexus is really badass too, +1 for that

Im going to donate a tmobile galaxy s2 to the first dev that makes a fully working ics rom for t989.
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sunsean said:
I'm having that problem now currently with the SG2 haha. Second day with the phone (last phone was MT4G) and every other time when hitting the space bar I hit one of the "hard" buttons on the bottom. Slowly getting used to it though.
I will say - if the Nexus had an equal or better camera than the SG2, I would probably return this and get that instead, especially as there's supposed to be a white one coming out. But I use my phone's camera A LOT, and it's an important feature for me, so the Nexus is out right there. I don't know why they'd release a 'flagship' phone with semi out-of-date specs. With iphone 4, SG2, and many others coming out with 8 megapixels, why would Google only do 5?? Anyway...
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Lol, well the GS2 is a vast improvement over the myTouch 4G. (I loved that phone when it first came out too, lol.)
I think the Nexus camera has a lot of software issues. It is okay but i think it will get better as Google picks up the slack. Hell they paused the latest update for reasons unknown but people have reported much better stats all around with the leaked 4.0.3 that has been lurking around. I truly believe people make a bigger deal than what is necessary about both of these phones. Why try to argue one over the other? They are both great! As i said previously, both have pro's and con's but i think either or should be enough to satisfy the vast majority of users.
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[Q] galaxy nexus to purchase or not

Hi I'm happy HTC sensation xl user but getting bored need a change. I need sincere advise if it's worth getting or should I wait bit longer for something else? I liked galaxy s2 but prefer xl over it but. So should I get it? Thanks for reading.

There are many threads out there answering this question. Use the search feature and read.
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riz157 said:
Hi I'm happy HTC sensation xl user but getting bored need a change. I need sincere advise if it's worth getting or should I wait bit longer for something else? I liked galaxy s2 but prefer xl over it but. So should I get it? Thanks for reading.
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I took the plunge, you might as well try it out!

riz157 said:
Hi I'm happy HTC sensation xl user but getting bored need a change. I need sincere advise if it's worth getting or should I wait bit longer for something else? I liked galaxy s2 but prefer xl over it but. So should I get it? Thanks for reading.
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No don't get it...this phone is not for you, it is for exclusive set of people.
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Thanks for feedback.
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Don't let random people on a forum make your phone buying choice for you.

martonikaj said:
Don't let random people on a forum make your phone buying choice for you.
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No don't get it...this phone is not for you, it is for exclusive set of people.
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There are many threads out there answering this question. Use the search feature and read.
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Don't listen to them listen to me. Buy it!

Get it from somewhere with a good return policy and try it out for a few days. That way you can make a informed decision with hands on experience
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Top reason to buy, lots of great devs working on this device now. Best device for developing/tinkering/hacking on vzw network imo.
Just generally, feels good in pocket, nice screen, good calls, good user experience even out of the box, not envious of other devices yet..

Thanks all finally got it. In fact swapped it with one of my phones.
Initial thoughts were overrated, sluggish, but now that I'm using akop rom, liking it, screen resolution very good especially in comparison to XL. It's fast, very responsive.
Quite pleased but I'm in another predicament someone is offering to swap their Note for my nexus!
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If you have super wide pockets and a huge hand or don't have to get the bus or use it around lots of iphone users, you'd probably love the note.
It's too big for me, but apparently its super fast and also has a hd display.
I'd always try a phone out for a week at least before deciding from now on as it's seriously taken me a good while to like the Nexus.

biffsmash said:
If you have super wide pockets and a huge hand or don't have to get the bus or use it around lots of iphone users, you'd probably love the note.
It's too big for me, but apparently its super fast and also has a hd display.
I'd always try a phone out for a week at least before deciding from now on as it's seriously taken me a good while to like the Nexus.
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I did it got the Note, initially was slightly disappointed as it was not as snappy as NS but after root and flashed custom roms it is very good. No.lag now. The screen is second to non amazing, camera massive improved from NS very average camera. Micro SD card slot I'm glad I took the plunge.
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iphone 4 to GNex?

Hi Guys,
Kind of getting sick of the iphone 4 and ios now, want to go back to android . The last android phone I had was a nexus s.
What do you guys think, should I sell on my ip4 and go for the galaxy nexus or another decent android phone?
Really tempted to get a One X, but bad battery life talk puts me off :/
So what do you think? worth the move from ip4 to Gnex?? (or should I wait for ip5) lool.
thanks

eww apple crap got nothing to offer... there's many options out there... Nexus its good phone I'd only change it for the next Nexus.. nothing compares to getting the last os the next minute Google releases it...
like I said.. gnote/sgs3/sgs2/nexus/htcox all good phones... they all need some work but that's why xda its here for us..
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msedek said:
eww apple crap got nothing to offer... there's many options out there... Nexus its good phone I'd only change it for the next Nexus.. nothing compares to getting the last os the next minute Google releases it...
like I said.. gnote/sgs3/sgs2/nexus/htcox all good phones... they all need some work but that's why xda its here for us..
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Somebody's smart.

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Somebody's smart.
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Was moving from my 4S to the nexus today but my device has horrible banding issues so its back to the 4S for the moment.

I had an iPhone 4(okay phone, iOS is just to stagnant for me), then went to a droid charge(terrible phone). I am now on the galaxy nexus and it has been the best experience.
I would say go for it!
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The Nexus is easily comparable to the iPhone, I choose to use both (iPhone 4s for personal, and a GNex for work), and I find myself using the Nexus more for music, and games than the iPhone.
It's a good upgrade, but you should find a phone that works for what YOU need it for.

The only thing I envy about the iPhone 4S is build quality.
I wish Samsung and Google somehow came up with a metal and glass design that is unique and different from crapple's iPhone.
But at LEAST the Nexus doesn't shatter into a million pieces when dropped just once.

My last phone was a iPhone4 its a kids phone easy to pick up and use.
Best thing i ever did changing for a Gnex. Apple is over priced and boring
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I love my Gnex. Compared to the Iphone 4, its way lighter and i love the curved front. I just wish it had gorilla glass as I've heard the screen is really susceptible to cracking with only minor drops.

anyone think why I should stay wth the 4? lol just for arguments sake. ...? Its not too late with getting the nexus is it? with the new nexus's to be released end of this year...

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anyone think why I should stay wth the 4? lol just for arguments sake. ...? Its not too late with getting the nexus is it? with the new nexus's to be released end of this year...
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Not too late but if you want iPhone opinions i recommend staying out of the Gnex xda forums because everyone here loves android and most dislike if not hate apple

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anyone think why I should stay wth the 4? lol just for arguments sake. ...? Its not too late with getting the nexus is it? with the new nexus's to be released end of this year...
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Its possible that the new Nexus will not be released at the end of the year for a few reasons which have been outlined in a thread I made previously:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747121
And I think what it boils down to is that if you want a phone that you just want to pick up and use to its full potential, stick with the iPhone. If you want something that you are prepared to put a bit of work into to attain a much better device go for Android.

Be careful when getting a nexus, you dont want one with a dodgy screen like mine.

I would recommend the GNex to the IP4
Bigger screen, more customization, lighter, less common (in my country)
I would say though IP4 gets more accessories (cases, power packs, docking stations etc.)
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I feel Apple should die.
Who agrees with that???
Then we could get the competition going without freaking apple going "ooooooo I'm telling on u for stealing my idea!!! Juuuudge he stole my ideaaaaa!!!!"
Apple is such a child.

Dragn4rce said:
I feel Apple should die.
Who agrees with that???
Then we could get the competition going without freaking apple going "ooooooo I'm telling on u for stealing my idea!!! Juuuudge he stole my ideaaaaa!!!!"
Apple is such a child.
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I don't like apple but I don't want it to die because if we lose competition then products quality will get lowered and we will be affected... In fact we need more contenders... so they have to get cooler and cooler stuff even faster to keep the current users and even gain more...
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You're on a NEXUS forum. What do you think we're going to say?

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You're on a NEXUS forum. What do you think we're going to say?
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Haha.
Dat tis true.

Not trolling - this isn't a question, close the thread. Welcome home, brother.
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