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Nexus or Rezound?

I've narrowed it down to these two phones. What does the nexus have that the rezound doesn't?
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Sigh... another one?
Get the Nexus. Mods, please close.
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taz1458 said:
I've narrowed it down to these two phones. What does the nexus have that the rezound doesn't?
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Rezound. You get beats, and sense.
HTC. Simple.
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There should be zero reason why you should get the Rezound unless you absolutely cannot live without HTC Sense and microSD slot. The Nexus is simply better in almost all aspects imo.
The Rezound uses the Qualcomm S3 cpu, its simply slower than the OMAP 4 of the Nexus. My Nexus could play HD MKV videos smoothly, while my previous T-Mobile SII (using the same S3) can't while overclocked to 1.8GHz, and everything else is smoother on the Nexus.
Also read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668368

VictoriousShooter said:
Rezound. You get beats, and sense.
HTC. Simple.
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Are you serious? You'll never get sense 4 (officially), which is the only good sense version since 2.1. And beats? Sure you get ear buds, but you can pick those up anywhere. And as for the sound software, I can easily beat it using DSP Manager on my phone. If you're joking though, sorry for the mini rant.
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You're in the nexus forums. What do you think the answer will be?

eksasol said:
There should be zero reason why you should get the Rezound unless you absolutely cannot live without HTC Sense and microSD slot. The Nexus is simply better in almost all aspects imo.
The Rezound uses the Qualcomm S3 cpu, its simply slower than the OMAP 4 of the Nexus. My Nexus could play HD MKV videos smoothly, while my previous T-Mobile SII (using the same S3) can't while overclocked to 1.8GHz, and everything else is smoother on the Nexus.
Also read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668368
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Thanks for the honest answer. I appreciate knowing the specs. I was leaning toward a nexus only downside being no sd slot. Is it a pain to hook up to a laptop to transfer stuff?
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Nexus duh.
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taz1458 said:
Thanks for the honest answer. I appreciate knowing the specs. I was leaning toward a nexus only downside being no sd slot. Is it a pain to hook up to a laptop to transfer stuff?
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Its easier to plug and transfer than it is to pull the SD, plug it in, and do so that way.
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I was in the same boat do glad I went GNex. Love sense and sense 4 looks great but still the GNex is great also my $15 noisehush sound better then my ibeats.
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/26897-Nice-Headphones-by-noisehush
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I have a Nexus and my wife has the Rezound.
The Rezound is considerably slower and laggier in every area except the launcher and camera. Using the browsers between them is a night and day difference. Scrolling/zooming anywhere and even just pulling down the notification shade is pretty laggy compared to the Gnex.
The only slight pros it has over the Gnex is a slightly better display (it's extremely crisp and bright - the Rezound still has the highest PPI of any phone on the market) and reception seems to be a bit better than my Nexus. I haven't really had the signal issues you see a lot of people complain about, but the hand-offs on the Rezound between 4G to 3G and visa-versa are much faster. Sometimes I have to toggle LTE/mobile data to pick up 4G, even with the newest radios. Not a big deal though, I have a widget for it in my notification bar so it doesn't even take 2 seconds. (Edit) Oh, and the camera on the Rezound is a lot better of course too in terms of IQ. Nexus is just faster loading and taking pics since it has zero shutter lag.

joshnichols189 said:
You're in the nexus forums. What do you think the answer will be?
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Even people in the Rezound forum will say get a Nexus!
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Ngo93 said:
Even people in the Rezound forum will say get a Nexus!
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No they won't trust me I own both
If you want sense and a awesome camera with a bright white screen then get the rezound
If you love aosp and your a crackflasher that loves a phone with vivid colors and true blacks then get the nexus
I couldn't make my mind up so I switch back and forth
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The SD card thing isn't an inconvenience at all. Most of the people who rip on the Gnex for the SD issue don't actually own a Gnex. They just read on some website that it didn't have an SD port and were like HERP DERP OMG NO SD CARD DIS IS TURRIBLE PHONE!!1111
Get the Galaxy Nexus. It's absolutely awesome.

fredryk said:
The SD card thing isn't an inconvenience at all. Most of the people who rip on the Gnex for the SD issue don't actually own a Gnex. They just read on some website that it didn't have an SD port and were like HERP DERP OMG NO SD CARD DIS IS TURRIBLE PHONE!!1111
Get the Galaxy Nexus. It's absolutely awesome.
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Its a slight inconvenience to me because I've used the same 32 gb SD card for over a year and its pre loaded with everything I want
It would be awesome to have a total of 64 gigs with this phone
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Sensation user looking at GNex

Anybody coming from Sensation? What is your experince with Gnex when comparing against Sensation?
Things that are most important to me are:
Camera, GPS, Screen quality, Reliability, Call quality.
Can anyone who had a Sensation and now owns a Gnex comment on these?
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I came from a sensation all all the things you mentioned works fine, including BT.
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I did, and in my opinion its an upgrade. The only problem that I have is the sound (ringtones, call quality) is low. The screen is nicer than the sensation and the phone is lighter, no problem whatsoever with the GPS. And it has a great community working on development if your into rooting and such. Plus already rocking jelly bean. Which is an upgrade in os.
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Oh yeah camera is as good maybe a little better than the sensation.
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Thanks for the answer.
Can you tell me if the camera takes good quality pictures since it is a 5 mp camera.
Can you or somone else elaborate on each of these when comparing to Sensation?
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Tdeljr said:
I did, and in my opinion its an upgrade. The only problem that I have is the sound (ringtones, call quality) is low. The screen is nicer than the sensation and the phone is lighter, no problem whatsoever with the GPS. And it has a great community working on development if your into rooting and such. Plus already rocking jelly bean. Which is an upgrade in os.
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Is it lower than Sensation's?
It was low on the Sensation already.
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I don't take a lot of pictures but do believe the picture quality is better than the sensation but that could also be that the screen quality is a lot nicer, and as far as the call quality its a little worse for me but I'm on Tmobile and live in lousy reception area.
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Imho camera on sensation was better that is all Gnex is a definite upgrade for me screen is much clearer I really can't think of anything the sensation could even come close in comparison not to mention the ease of unlocking rooting and running the latest and greatest from Google when it drops from source not ported the best thing I did was switch from HTC to the Gnex my calls are clear and Imo better gps spot on quick I sold my sensation about 1 week after getting Gnex
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I have just come from the sensation a week ago and haven't looked back, its simply in another league, I also chose it over the s3 and one x which imo were a massive disappointment
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Gnex is the best phone,better then sensation. Cause its 100% android no tweak means more fast in terms of sotware. And the UI is clean. Faster update best screen quality.what else do you want?
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It sounds like a you're more interested in the camera aspect of the phone. The sensation has a better camera then the GNEX. But the GNEX is far better in the software department. I came from the sensation and was blown away on how easy the learning curve is for ICS and now JB. But if I was going to choose camera over updated software, I would have you upgrade the HTC One X. That phone is a solid shooter and you're already used to HTC sense
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SteveAwesome said:
It sounds like a you're more interested in the camera aspect of the phone. The sensation has a better camera then the GNEX. But the GNEX is far better in the software department. I came from the sensation and was blown away on how easy the learning curve is for ICS and now JB. But if I was going to choose camera over updated software, I would have you upgrade the HTC One X. That phone is a solid shooter and you're already used to HTC sense
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Well the camera is definitely important to me, but I saw some amazing shots from the picture thread with the Nexus.
I am running CM9 on my Sensation though because i don't like Sense much, is so buggy and slow.
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Came from sensation about two months ago and I have never looked back, best choice I ever made the camera is actually better cause of the lens and fact that there is no shutter lag I still have my sensation and sometimes I will play with it and it doesn't even compare, go for it
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[Q] Nexus VS OneS

hey,
just got my Nexus from Amazon today. Also have a One S floating around (my main Phone). Wich phone should I choose?
One S sometimes has graphic errors (due to CM 10 I think) Nexus works great and fast (for me even faster in things like Navigation like One S) but has sh**ty camera and much lower benchmarks Nexus also has NFC while One S has better CPU and Camera but Nexus feels way faster then One S
What do you think I should choose?
Thanks

Benchmarks should never be the reason you choose a phone. So based on everything else you said, the only negative the nexus has over the one s is the camera. The processor doesn't really matter because the nexus is so damn fast anyways.
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You posted this in the galaxy nexus forum. The answer to your question will be the same as the 1,000 other people who posted the same question before you.
GALAXY NEXUS
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How's AOSP on the One S?
That'll answer your question.
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I also got both phones. I like both of them and have hard time to choose one over the other. The thing I like about Nexus is the larger screen and of course JB. NFC, I do not use that much so I do not care that much but maybe in the future it will be something of a factor.
As for One S, I love the battery life (compare to Nexus it's much better), the processor is great on One S and of course camera. I wish One s screen can be a tad larger but overall,I love One S design.
Overall, I think if I am carry a phone around the whole day, I would probably choose One S due to longer battery life, performance, and its compactness. If I am using for features, then Nexus is probably what I will choose.

El Daddy said:
You posted this in the galaxy nexus forum. The answer to your question will be the same as the 1,000 other people who posted the same question before you.
GALAXY NEXUS
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well I may not post it into One S Forum as well or I will get problem with some Mods Thanks anyway

I Am Marino said:
How's AOSP on the One S?
That'll answer your question.
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fast but slower on some things like Navigation and starting some programs and it has graphic issues (dont know why) and much faster in benchmarks of course! when comparing apps like Google mail its the same speed as Nexus. Angry birds just 1 sec faster or half a sec. Any other app recommendations?

Switch between nexus and gs3, need advise.

I won a free galaxy s3 for Christmas through my job(sprint) but i currently have a galaxy nexus. I'm torn between the two. The gs3 has more ram and a faster processor but little to no support for 4.2. Im addicted to 4.2 and most the ROMs for the gs3 or in some form based on touchwiz which i absolutely hate. From a quick look the ROMs based on aosp or cm10 are either still in the early stages of beta or not enough attention is given to developer or his work to motivate for further development. I guess im just spoiled by such a broad range of choices with nexus devices that I'm having to come here to ask for advise or input on what you guys think about the gs3 as a daily phone vs the gnex.
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dude just use both and decide yourself, you already can look up all the differences and opinions on the interwebs so dont know what you think people here are gonna say different lol, plus u already answered your questions yourself it sounds

b1337 said:
dude just use both and decide yourself, you already can look up all the differences and opinions on the interwebs so dont know what you think people here are gonna say different lol, plus u already answered your questions yourself it sounds
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Yea i know. I sell these phones. I was just bored and wanted personal opinions. Don't really matter to me. Ill still play around with both once it arrives. Probably stick with my nexus. Even though the hardware portion would be an upgrade i don't think i could downgrade to jellybean 4.1.x with touchwiz
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A Note II might make me think twice but an SIII? Bleh.
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Upgraded hardware or the latest and greatest from Google? Pure Google or TW? Awesome assortment of ROMs and a ton of devs or basically TW and very few devs?
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Here's how I see the Dev community in both:
The Galaxy Nexus has tons of AOSP based roms. That's it.
The Galaxy S III has a ton a TW based roms and the beginnings of AOSP based roms.
Your choice.
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For a note 2 it would be a no brainer, but the s3 is already quite old and not that much of an upgrade over your phone. I'd sell the s3 while the prices are still high.
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Thanks guys. That pretty much exactly what i was looking for. I figured it would make for a quick buck.
I just wish the nexus 4 was available on sprint I've got an upgrade coming up and the only option i see as of now is the optimus g
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tsdeaton said:
Thanks guys. That pretty much exactly what i was looking for. I figured it would make for a quick buck.
I just wish the nexus 4 was available on sprint I've got an upgrade coming up and the only option i see as of now is the optimus g
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If you don't care for the optimus g, save your upgrade for something better...possibly the galaxy s4
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I'd say at this point in time of you can handle the wait you should wait for 1080p devices. 720 is more than adequate but just like the jump from 30 to 60fps there is a difference.

Your gonna hate that button home xD

063_XOBX said:
I'd say at this point in time of you can handle the wait you should wait for 1080p devices. 720 is more than adequate but just like the jump from 30 to 60fps there is a difference.
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We don't know yet one of the big unknowns: Given that 720p reduces the screen on time, what's the battery life gonna be like with 1080p?

neovdr said:
We don't know yet one of the big unknowns: Given that 720p reduces the screen on time, what's the battery life gonna be like with 1080p?
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Pixels have nothing (or at least very little)to do with it its the display size, brightness and tech that affect battery life. Resolution is unchanging.

063_XOBX said:
Pixels have nothing (or at least very little)to do with it its the display size, brightness and tech that affect battery life. Resolution is unchanging.
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But the GPU needs more juice to push more pixels. Granted that they are using smaller nm scales for SoCs now which means more performance for less power however the extra effort for the resolution could negate this. Let's hope you're right and at worst battery life stays the same!

tsdeaton said:
I won a free galaxy s3 for Christmas through my job(sprint) but i currently have a galaxy nexus. I'm torn between the two. The gs3 has more ram and a faster processor but little to no support for 4.2. Im addicted to 4.2 and most the ROMs for the gs3 or in some form based on touchwiz which i absolutely hate. From a quick look the ROMs based on aosp or cm10 are either still in the early stages of beta or not enough attention is given to developer or his work to motivate for further development. I guess im just spoiled by such a broad range of choices with nexus devices that I'm having to come here to ask for advise or input on what you guys think about the gs3 as a daily phone vs the gnex.
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if you don't mind changing ROM everyday or have the latest go SIII.. otherwise gnex is still the best choice

My nexus performs MUCH better than the GS3 ever did for me, granted, I was on T-Mobile, but Touchwiz and 4.1.1 and 4.1.2 are dreadful. I got a ton of FCs on the GS3 as well.

Rear Camera keeps on focusing

Hey Guys,
Just bought the Nexus 7 2013 yesterday and everything works pretty smooth as expected. But the camera keeps on focusing while shooting a video. As I am a VFX Compositor I seriously need the camera to be stable. Is something wrong with my device or its just a bug?
If its a bug and google is working on it then fine, else this one is going back to store. Please Help.
Thanks

I think your expectations exceed the capabilities of the device. That said, try another nexus 7 at a retailer and see if yours is defective.
The rear camera is mediocre at best, and the front camera is only suitable for video chats. I only use the rear camera for scanning qcodes and UPC codes. Does a fine job on those.
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rmm200 said:
I think your expectations exceed the capabilities of the device. That said, try another nexus 7 at a retailer and see if yours is defective.
The rear camera is mediocre at best, and the front camera is only suitable for video chats. I only use the rear camera for scanning qcodes and UPC codes. Does a fine job on those.
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Ya but it has to be stable. I know the limits of the device. Even Samsung Galaxy Tabs are stable once you hit the record button.

Anybody experiencing the same problem?

I am amazed that nobody is experiencing this problem!!!
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reymation said:
I am amazed that nobody is experiencing this problem!!!
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I tried recording one time indoor and had this problem. I thought it might be low light issue and haven't tried again in outdoor setting. Same lightening works fine on Nexus 4. Will try some outdoor and see if its light related. Hope this is not hardware issue. I've been lucky so far and have avoided the other issues so far.
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luckywabbit said:
I tried recording one time indoor and had this problem. I thought it might be low light issue and haven't tried again in outdoor setting. Same lightening works fine on Nexus 4. Will try some outdoor and see if its light related. Hope this is not hardware issue. I've been lucky so far and have avoided the other issues so far.
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Buddy, did you try outdoor shooting? I am worried now....

Same on mine - indoor video shooting, keeps focusing. Haven't tried outdoors.
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reymation said:
Buddy, did you try outdoor shooting? I am worried now....
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I tried one recently. Outdoor doesn't refocus as much but it still has slight refocusing (slight blur but not as bad as indoor). It could be due to subjects moving around and its trying to pick up the focus point.
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