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We got the S III last week, and been wanting to put up some comparison shots between the Nexus and the S3.
disclaimers:
- I use the nexus on daily basis, and have been for the past few months, so my opinion might be biased.
- the nexus is modded. the S3 is stock.
Feel: both phones feel about the same weight, however, to me, the S3 feels bigger when holding it (probably because of the bigger screen size). The nexus' textured body gives a much better grip than the S3s smooth body.
Display: You probably can't tell from the pictures, but the nexus has a curved display and the S3 doesn't. both displays are great, and with the right ROM/Kernel, they'd both look beautiful.
Performance: S3 feels faster than the nexus.. even with the stock ROM. Their hardware specs aren't the same, so no surprise there.
I was really waiting for the S3 to come out, as some of you may have as well. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll try to answer all that I can.
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I know. Noticed it now. Can't move it myself? (or delete) waiting to see if someone can help.
I am not going to blame you but, please read the rules and watch where you post
Is the Nexus running JB?
Probably not, a friend of mine also has a S3 and I own the Gnex of course. The Gnex is faster than the S3 with Jelly Bean on the homescreen and opening apps. The downside is of course the hardware and the S3 is way better in benchmarks, but anyway, jelly bean makes the Gnex really unique, at least until the S3 gets jelly bean.
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Is the Nexus running JB?
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running ParanoidAndroid
$350 vs. $650+
Nuff said.
+15-20% performance for almost double the price.
S3 is a very nice phone that has very poor value.
You think the Gnex dislplay is beautiful? Pffft, that phone feels so ghetto after getting my One X.
i prefere the pure unlocked UI untouched google phone! and that is Gnexus 4ever!
Using a non Nexus phone makes me feel like a 2nd class citizen as far as software-side is concerned, and I concern about that. I went through 4 Android phones in the last year and the Nexus is where I'm gonna stay until there's another Nexus that's worth upgrade to, likely next year.
Q&A!
I have both s3 and nexus I think with jelly bean nexus is fast but all I
Over s3 is better.
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$350 vs. $650+
Nuff said.
+15-20% performance for almost double the price.
S3 is a very nice phone that has very poor value.
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+1 not worth almost double the nexus.
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I have a GNEX running JB with Franco Kernel and personally it is pretty much perfect for what I use it for. I gave up buying the latest must haves a few yewars ago as I found that I wasn`t really using them to anywhere near their true potential.
I can`t see me changing my current phone for sometime yet. Just does all I need.
Displays look nice but that hardware button on the s3 really throws off the looks for me...
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You think the Gnex dislplay is beautiful? Pffft, that phone feels so ghetto after getting my One X.
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This was a stupid comment. You probably never been near a real ghetto to even be able to make that comment. Just sounded cool, huh?
There is a thread in the stickies for phone comparisons.
Thanks
FNM
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Hi,
just wondered who is upgrading your Nexus S to the Nexus Prime? Who is willing to invest over 500€/$ for this new Google Device?
escrivel said:
Hi,
just wondered who is upgrading your Nexus S to the Nexus Prime? Who is willing to invest over 500€/$ for this new Google Device?
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I'll definitely wait for a lot of reviews, roms, ice cream on Nexus S to compare and price drop, then i decide what to do.
The screen seems outstanding but there are almost no apps for that resolution, and upscaling is not that good. The ram is nice but i prefer 2gb to never worry about it (at least for 2 years).
I'm already in queue and my wife gets the "S".
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I'm already in queue and my wife gets the "S".
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aha，that‘s a perfect plan！
Ill wait for some time for the of contract price drops and of coarse when spdint gets it
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I like 4.0 inches screen, and 4.65 inch is too large for me... Not easy for taking .
just got my nexus s since june... I did not earn so much to spend 600 euros on new phone every 6 months...
and to keep talking nexus s is not so bad at all....
I'm going to stick with my nexus s as I also don't want/need a giant screen...4" is perfect for me. I'm just praying we get ICS on our phones soon!
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If it's a sexy handset which uses nice materials and has a premium feel then I will definately be upgrading.
If it's plasticky and looks typically dull then I will be hesitant and wait to see how ICS performs on my current Nexus S.
Price is irrelevant to me.
I'm perfectly happy with my Nexus S, why would I upgrade?
I'm just a poor underage boy, so I'll probably wait for the next Nexus device. Also, I don't know if I like the design from the posters...
Gomna upgrade and pass this along to my son, now when it will show up north of the border is another thing.
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If Sprint gets this, I'll plan to be on deck to grab two for me and the wife.
the screen is too big but i have bought both nexus one and nexus s one day one lol so i think so but i am perfectly happy with nexus s to be honest there not much i think i need in a phone until 10pm tonight lmao
I'm going to wait and see how ICS performs on the Nexus S but it's gonna be hard to resist and not buy this new baby
I'll wait to see how ICS looks on the S. Also, I will have to wait for Brodit to do the active car kit for it. Couldn't live without the current one now...
Maybe it'll be a bit cheaper by then too...
If it comes to sprint & if I got the $ then it's a 100% yes that I will get it the only thing that can make me hesitate is when specs , pictures
of Galaxy S3 comes out cuz that phone will have even better specs I can bet on that 100%
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I will wait for price drop, 6 months or so ...
I'll be picking one up the first day the GSM variant is released. Then the Nexus S will become a dedicated Google TV remote, and the ADP1 will go to the museum. Selling the Nexus S for $150 just isn't worth it, whereas selling the Nexus One for $400 (with dock) after getting the Nexus S was definitely worth it. And I really love the Nexus S.
I previously had a Nexus S but it can get a little laggy on ICS and so I upgraded to a Galaxy Nexus. First of all, I absolutely love it! Super quick and I can have nearly 30 apps open without the phone slowing down. The most useful feature I've found is the face unlock.
What I don't love is the size of the phone.
Is there a phone that is like the Galaxy Nexus but smaller like the Nexus S? And for GSM carriers like T-Mobile?
The Nexus S lol. Seriously it is just the smaller Galaxy Nexus. Your options get limited when you're on T-Mobile too (not many phones support AWS). Even if you were on AT&T there aren't any phones similar other than the SGSII, and that's about the same size.
I agree tbh, the GNex is pushing the upper limit of acceptable phone size and the Nexus S still has the best in-hand fit. Unfortunately the trend is for the phones with the best hardware to also have the biggest screens because it's a wow factor. You might want to look at the HTC One S though.
just get an iphone bro
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just get an iphone bro
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I would consider it but I'm on T-Mobile.
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I previously had a Nexus S but it can get a little laggy on ICS and so I upgraded to a Galaxy Nexus. First of all, I absolutely love it! Super quick and I can have nearly 30 apps open without the phone slowing down. The most useful feature I've found is the face unlock.
What I don't love is the size of the phone.
Is there a phone that is like the Galaxy Nexus but smaller like the Nexus S? And for GSM carriers like T-Mobile?
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I'm coming from galaxy note so too big? Hell no!!!!!
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I would consider it but I'm on T-Mobile.
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Factory unlocked used iPhone 4 (not 4s) run about the same price as a new non-contract phone.
Anyways if you have a friend on AT&T ask them to unlock an iPhone for you.
Starting tomorrow 4/8 AT&T said they will unlock iPhones if asked.
Only thing is you will get edge speeds. IT SUCKS!
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Only thing is you will get edge speeds. IT SUCKS!
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This is my main gripe when considering the iPhone! Just like how iPhone users are reluctant to switch because they are tied down to iTunes and Apple services, I'm reluctant to switch because I'm tied to a lot of Google's services like Google Voice and Gmail.
Honestly, as a user of Gmail, Gmail on Android has provided me with the best email experience I've ever had on a mobile device.
I'm going off topic but I just wish the Galaxy Nexus was a tad bit smaller! It would be a perfect phone.
Having just bought an iPad, I do miss all the Google services on Android.
Does it have to be Samsung?
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Does it have to be Samsung?
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No, I'm a very open person. Do you have any suggestions?
hmmm, can i ask how long you have had your GNEX?
I'll trade you my lg e-379 for your gnex
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hmmm, can i ask how long you have had your GNEX?
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About 3 days now. I know that, reading everywhere, the size will take some time getting used to but the size just doesn't seem practical to me. For example, wearing gym shorts without pockets forces you to carry the phone in your hand. Given the Galaxy Nexus's size, it almost looks as if I am carrying around a mini-tablet.
I wish there were variants of the same phone, like the Galaxy Tab with 10 and 7-inch options. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Nexus Mini -- now wouldn't that be great.
Shorts without pockets. Where would you keep a non galaxy nexus device??
In your sock?
I don't get what your trying to say.
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bustabo said:
Shorts without pockets. Where would you keep a non galaxy nexus device??
In your sock?
I don't get what your trying to say.
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Like these amazing pair of shorts:
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Seems awkward to carry around a phone as big as the Galaxy Nexus in your hands, as opposed to an iPhone or Nexus S.
Well you know what they say about people with small hands...
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... that they can't properly hold their Galaxy Nexus at all times.
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Well you know what they say about people with small hands...
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... that they can't properly hold their Galaxy Nexus at all times.
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Me in a nutshell.
I have average sized hands so this phone is great for me. Perfect size and it makes the ladies panties drop and iPhone users drop their phones.
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Smaller!? Lol... Oh he'll no. I'd like it to be a tad heavier, maybe even a 4.8" screen. Well that's in my case. I'm gonna get a case to add a little weight to it. I have big hands and coming from a Galaxy Note doesn't help my case much haha. But after a few days the phone seems perfect size. Not too small like a S2 and not borderline big like a Note.
Having a Galaxy Note for a month messed me all up. The Galaxy Nexus felt small at first but am now adjusted to the size. I could one hand type on the Note and obviously easily can on the Nexus.
I Wanted to share this with everyone what a great video, all props to FlossyCarter.
For anyone who never even bothered to use an iPhone ammo against Apple fanboys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6bErF5CWEc&feature=g-vrec
Is he in a guard shack?
Very true...the Galaxy Nexus is far superior to the iPhone 4S is countless ways.
However, the thread that already explored this road is currently in the General Section of this forum....titled ****! A breakdown of Galaxy Nexus vs iPhone 4s
Here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661548&highlight=iphone+4s+galaxy+nexus
The video that convinced me to sell my iPhone 4S 32GB and get the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon is also in that thread.....here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMiY1kSTHZw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I don't waste my time with sheep, they are some of the most ignorant people on the internet. A tech site just did a Siri vs S-Voice video/review and the S3 was NOT connected to wifi when the iPhone WAS, the whole review was staged. Sheep were gloating all over themselves
Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!
I'm from Chicago and I really dug the
Review, sorry for the repost but it was under a changed title and anyhow it deserves to be posted twice !
Iphones are for lame users and that's that.
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battery life, my friend's 4s got it and i dont. carrying a charger wherever i go... look stupid.
My battery isn't much different than it was on my 4s, but I have the gsm version so no LTE to drain it quicker.
I don't think battery chargers have the ability to make people look smart or stupid. Intelligence is not a factor of a battery charger.
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I'm from Chicago and I really dug the
Review, sorry for the repost but it was under a changed title and anyhow it deserves to be posted twice !
Iphones are for lame users and that's that.
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You own a GNEX. Who cares about the iPhone. If people want to use it then good for them. Either way it won't change your life. Do you really need to be assured your phone is better?
If reviewers like the iPhone better will that make you go and buy one? People use what is better for them. I actually only tell the more common sense and tech savvy people they should get an Android device. Everyone else who asks for my opinion I tell them to get an iPhone because it will be better for them. I do not give them my opinion based on what is better for me. Except my wife of course.
haha the end statement with the girls and pink covers made my day
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I stopped comparing newer phones to iPhone so long ago.
Sent from the future.
I hate all these threads about this phone or that phone vs. the iPhone! When is it going to stop already! Having said that, video was pretty cool though
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I just enjoyed the video and laughed at the point blank approach very well done.I couldn't stop laughing about the4g icon and the pink cases part also The argument is really an old one I think a few are missing the entertainment value of the review, smoooth
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Well we all love GNEX!
That's true
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Planning to upgrade from my Galaxy S2 (Sprint) here very soon. Contract is up and it's time. Now i'm pretty much on the fence between the Note 2 vs the S3 (US Market).
I'm guessing the S3 due to the popularity of it, will have a better or more substantial community support with roms, kernels, and themes etc.
The more media I watch and read about the Note 2, the more blown away I am with it. My only concern is the shear size of the beast. I went to the store recently and looked at the Note 1 and that thing is huge, is the Note 2's size the same, but just with a bigger screen? Or did they have to increase the screen size of the actual phone to accommodate it? How does the Note 2 feel in your pocket? I don't use my S2 much for phone calls, it's mostly my media hub. When I do use it, it's mostly via bluetooth. The S3 seems like a great size, but i'm dissapointed with the lack of a quadcore like the non-US markets. The Note 2 will be the first quadcore phone in the states, so I'm very interested in it. Anyone that upgraded from a smaller phone S2-S3, how did you find the transition of size? Does it feel uncomfortable to hold in one hand? Is two hands always necessary? Thanks!
If you're a media freak, the obvious choice is Note 2. Nothing beats a quad core and 2GB RAM.
The S3 has already been out for a half year, and by getting the Note 2, you future proof it just a little bit more than the S3.
Also, the Note 1 feel is not the same as the Note 2. The Note 2 is slimmer, and more "wrap"-friendly than the Note 1. There's a big difference in the feel of the Note 1 and 2.
Thanks for that. I was worried it was going to be thicker but good to know it's actually thinner!
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Obviously Note 2.
No Comparison
If you can handle the size no question the Note 2 is the way to go.
Yesterday, on its first full charge I got this screen-on time with 18hrs on battery:
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Damn, the battery life is amazing!!
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Honestly...the GSIII feels really good when you hold it like it was made just for your hand...so I'm interested to see how the GNote II feels..
Why don't you wait for Black Friday? The GSIII is only $50 on contract that day only.
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I own both, given a choice right now get the note 2 unless the size really bothers you, it is a much better device.
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Honestly...the GSIII feels really good when you hold it like it was made just for your hand...so I'm interested to see how the GNote II feels..
Why don't you wait for Black Friday? The GSIII is only $50 on contract that day only.
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They have narrowed the note 2 from note 1 for a reason....so it is MUCH easier to hold in the hand!!!!!
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About to trade my two week old S3 for a few months old gnex us $100. Both pho es are being passed with box and unused accessories. This is the gnex is perfect condition. I miss my Gnex, so I wanna trade. What do you guys think of this trade?
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About to trade my two week old S3 for a few months old gnex us $100. Both pho es are being passed with box and unused accessories. This is the gnex is perfect condition. I miss my Gnex, so I wanna trade. What do you guys think of this trade?
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I think the S3 is a better phone, it just needs to be rooted. I wouldn't trade it for the Nexus.
I would trade my nexus for gs3, want to trade with me?
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The S3 is a newer phone with updated spec. What is it that you don't like about the S3?
I think the potential is there once it is rooted and gets injected with some sweet custom ROMs.
I just miss my gnex. Stock jelly bean and pure Google. I liked the phone better. And I'm getting $100 with it.
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I just miss my gnex. Stock jelly bean and pure Google. I liked the phone better. And I'm getting $100 with it.
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If you want a Gnex, simply trade for it. If you're going to be looking at your phone multiple times a day, you better make sure it's the one you want.
So what if the S3 has better hardware? If you want the Gnex more, the S3 isn't any better in your own POV at the end of the day.
Edit: and since I provided you with such wisdom, you can compensate me with the $100 you'' get from the trade
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The S3 is a newer phone with updated spec. What is it that you don't like about the S3?
I think the potential is there once it is rooted and gets injected with some sweet custom ROMs.
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s3 doesnt have a customizable nav bar and will always be behind with android updates. Not to mention all the already great roms that have had plenty of time to work out any kinks on the nexus. The only thing I really want on my nexus is a memory card slot, Ill take a better camera but the one is has is pretty damn good for a phone anyway.
Id say take the trade, when I was looking for used phones the nexus was around 300 and the s3 around 400 so you fit right in there getting the extra bill.
Here's the ad for the one I'm gonna go for. I found a better deal, this +$110. This phone hasn't been used.
http://winnipeg.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and...EW-in-box-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-W0QQAdIdZ422614324
He says factory unlocked, his boss won it as some prize. I live in Canada on Rogers so would a factory unlocked just come from Google? Or aren't all Google phones factory unlocked?
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