Thought I'd share my thoughts on the N4 vs. the S3
I bought my wife a Nexus 4... if I liked it, I planned on selling my S3 and getting another one for myself.
That way we could share accessories, car docks, etc... there would be some benefit to having the same exact phone.
Anyway... her Nexus 4 was delivered yesterday and I'm not sure that I like it any better than the S3.
The N4 seems bulkier and while the N4 does have a slightly higher resolution than the S3, some of that real estate is used for the soft buttons home, back and recent apps.
So when you have them side by side it looks like the S3's screen is bigger on a smaller device.
The play store is sold out of N4s right now anyway, so I don't really have a choice.
I think once CM10.1 (or any AOSP 4.2 based ROM) is stable there'd be no reason to go from the S3 to the N4 (until 4.3 comes out and you have that 3 to 4 month lag).
Also, my S3 has 32GB and a micro sd card slot.
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What do you mean, ok? It's the general section. It's alright he didn't ask a question good point FunkyELF. That's how I feel about it too. The difference isn't worth the switch. Just hold on to your S3 until the S4 haha I wonder if they'll get the flex screen stuff working in time for that. I'm so excited for tech in 2013. Happy NEW YEAR!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35174070#post35174070
There are many things that I don't like hardware wise about the nexus phones, I used to own the nexus one and I was very very happy with it until I lost it, but the new models don't appeal to me like the original did... too bad other android phones get updates only if you're lucky :/
I almost bought an N4 over the S3 until I heard about no wifi calling on the N4 through T-mobile. That plus the lack of expandable storage and glass back of the N4 pushed me towards the S3 and I haven't regretted my purchase at all. Dropped a 64gb Micro-SD in the S3, installed Nova Launcher and BAM..Samsung knows how to make a great phone. I still hate touch-wiz, but any launcher of choice fixes that rather quickly. I really wanted the N4 until I tried the S3 + Nova Launcher.
Same here buddy. I got my gf a N4 and I compared it with my s3. to tell you the truth I figure why would I want a nexus4? If I flash CM on my s3 would be better. The only thing I liked about the n4 is the hardware with the back glass. But Im happy with my s3 and not going to get me a n4.
I agree with you the s3 seems to have more space on the screen.
By the way my gf is getting tired of the n4 she doesnt want to root. So there is no way I can fix what she wants. She says that some apps like bank of america and cnn dont work properly, she hates the fact of not having adobe (even thought i told her I'll put it on and she dont want to, she says that if it was taking off it was for a reason.) Another thing she doesnt like is the speed of the phone browser wise. But anyways I like my s3
Message to the OP.
AOKP 01/03/13 is stable as any ROM I've ran. I've yet to find a bug and I've been stress testing all day. S3 is better, and if u want stock aosp android, the 4.2.1 ROMS are coming along nicely and aokp feels comple
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Thanks for this post, when I read the title I was afraid it was another " should I upgrade" thread. Nice to hear from somebody who is able to compare them side by side.
Funny how no one here on the S3 forums seem to mention the price of the N4 as an advantage.
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Funny how no one here on the S3 forums seem to mention the price of the N4 as an advantage.
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How is the price an advantage, there are plenty of places where you can get the s3 cheaper than the n4.
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How is the price an advantage, there are plenty of places where you can get the s3 cheaper than the n4.
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Well unless you are on the value plan. Then your price is 500+ $$. That's what drove me to get a gnex prior to this phone. I paid only 250 for it when I paid 529 fory gs2. I paid 549 for this phone and laying it in installments. The nexus four is half that price. So yes it is an advantage.
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It's not an advantage to get something that's gonna suck when the real s4 comes out.
It's like calling an HTC hero a g2
That "thing" is just to trick people who can't wait for the real s4.
Also Google wants to prove they can put out phones by themselves. Which they can't. Lord knows I wish they could.
We need to let the companies know we aren't Isheep.
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Oh yeah. S3 is better than the fake s4 in every way
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Been installing flip out decks all day. Little harried. That may not have been as helpful to the op as I usually try to be.
Let me try again. If I dropped my personal s3 I'd drive straight to the store and buy another one.
And, i still rock a real g2. And, I buy and sell gnex's and fake s4's all day.
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It's not an advantage to get something that's gonna suck when the real s4 comes out.
It's like calling an HTC hero a g2
That "thing" is just to trick people who can't wait for the real s4.
Also Google wants to prove they can put out phones by themselves. Which they can't. Lord knows I wish they could.
We need to let the companies know we aren't Isheep.
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Oh yeah. S3 is better than the fake s4 in every way
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Been installing flip out decks all day. Little harried. That may not have been as helpful to the op as I usually try to be.
Let me try again. If I dropped my personal s3 I'd drive straight to the store and buy another one.
And, i still rock a real g2. And, I buy and sell gnex's and fake s4's all day.
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Well comparing a phone that is actually sold to a theoretical phone "s4" is not a comparison at all. I do think that Google has put out good nexus devices bit obviously not everyone likes what they put out, hence why people choose the s3 or other devices . Those people want SD card support, etc. When I owned a gnex I actually felt at peace knowing I'd be running g the latest and wouldn't have to be refreshing xda forums hoping for a good rom to run. There are reasons I'm on the sgs3 and not in the gnez but its not because it wasn't an awesome phone , but because the features it offered were not as beneficial as what I get from an s3. (WiFi calling, SD card, increased in call volume, media volume. ) I am not going for the "s4." Because Samsung is also towing us along like sheep. Yes I said it. How many of you actually will keep your s3 longer than 1 year? They only care about competing with iPhone.
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What exactly is a fake s4?lol
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I'll sell you one.
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Wrong forum
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I know Samsung is doing that, too. It would be hard not to. Don't buy a note 2 and they learn a lesson
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Lmao "fake" S4...
Google wasn't trying to make an S4, or to even compete with the next generation of the Galaxy line; they wanted to make a high end Nexus device with a low price point so they can gain a higher userbase in their ecosystem rather than giving Apple a chance to herd more people into their's.
It's really not about which is the better device, the S3 or the N4, but rather which device is more suitable. I love the S3 because of its screen size, microSD slot, and the screen saturation. On the other hand, I'd jump at the chance to try out a Nexus 4 because it's pure vanilla with a sharper screen, pure black slate at the front with no branding or logos, and the build quality looks to be able to provide a very premium feel.
That's actually a good point.
I still like girls staring at my screen size
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This is exactly the answer the op needs.
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Lmao "fake" S4...
Google wasn't trying to make an S4, or to even compete with the next generation of the Galaxy line; they wanted to make a high end Nexus device with a low price point so they can gain a higher userbase in their ecosystem rather than giving Apple a chance to herd more people into their's.
It's really not about which is the better device, the S3 or the N4, but rather which device is more suitable. I love the S3 because of its screen size, microSD slot, and the screen saturation. On the other hand, I'd jump at the chance to try out a Nexus 4 because it's pure vanilla with a sharper screen, pure black slate at the front with no branding or logos, and the build quality looks to be able to provide a very premium feel.
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I almost bought an N4 over the S3 until I heard about no wifi calling on the N4 through T-mobile. That plus the lack of expandable storage and glass back of the N4 pushed me towards the S3 and I haven't regretted my purchase at all. Dropped a 64gb Micro-SD in the S3, installed Nova Launcher and BAM..Samsung knows how to make a great phone. I still hate touch-wiz, but any launcher of choice fixes that rather quickly. I really wanted the N4 until I tried the S3 + Nova Launcher.
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Hahaha +1 .. Nova launcher . Touchwiz blows
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ok heres the deal guys a got an upgrade next month and im trying to decide between the two. my main points of interest are a soild camera both front and rear, music, speed, wireless tether, display, development,build quality, and signal aka connectivity. the only thing keeping me from going straight to the gnex atm is the camera, signal (i read alot of issues with the gnex) and the processor is a tid bit slower. dont get me wrong i love stock android over sense then again the dialer for sense is nice with the auto completion. idk i just cant decide i know ill get a more 1 sided opinion on this forum but try to be open minded on your opinions....
I would say go into a store and play with both phones and see what you like more.
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4.0 is going to look HIDEOUS with Sense.
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I would say go into a store and play with both phones and see what you like more.
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This.
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4.0 is going to look HIDEOUS with Sense.
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Just like 2.3 with Sense!! lol
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I would say go into a store and play with both phones and see what you like more.
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This solves it every time. Don't like some guys on a forum tell you what device to buy... choose what's best for you. Just be an informed consumer.
I carry both phones on a daily basis. Both of them are great devices in their own respect. The only thing I'm not in love with on my nexus is the camera. If I'm going to take a picture I'll usually reach for my Rezound first but that's about the only time I will. The battery life has been better on my Rezound also but that is mostly due to the fact that I don't use it as much as my Nexus. The Nexus feels better in my hand than the Rezound (which I also like better than the blocky Razr), I like how well it rests in my palm and also really like the curved screen. As far as processor goes there is also much more to consider than a 300mhz bump in clock speed between the two. And after using my Nexus I will never want anything other than Vanilla Android 4.0+. It pains me to use anything else. Lol.
The signal on both of them has seemed equal to me to be honest. I haven't had any of the issues other users have reported with the Nexus and both are reliable as far as network connectivity and speed. The build quality on both of them are solid. As far as music goes the Rezound does come with the beats headphones which are nice...
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I would say go into a store and play with both phones and see what you like more.
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Sort of agree with this but sometime demo units are laggy and not a full-representation of what the phone actually is when a person is using it.
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Sort of agree with this but sometime demo units are laggy and not a full-representation of what the phone actually is when a person is using it.
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Well put. The demo units are generally not a good representation as far as performance. I still recommend getting them in your hands to see what feels comfortable to each individual. It will also give you a good idea on the user interface differences and pros/cons of each.
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And after using my Nexus I will never want anything other than Vanilla Android 4.0+. It pains me to use anything else. Lol.
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This sums up why i use my nexus more than my sgs2.
The only reasons I would see to get a rezound would be if you love sense, or if you really need a good on your phone. I was a little iffy about the nexus, but 2 weeks in I have zero regrets. But then again camera isn't that important to me.
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MIUI have the auto fill dialer
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MIUI have the auto fill dialer
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I was also going to mention that. Most custom roms have that feature as well as many, many more...
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I wouldnt want Sense or any other manufacturer skin/bloat/launcher, etc.
I have a GN and my wife has a rezound. Both are great phones. The Rezound does get a bit better reception. The screen is a matter of preference... The rezound is brighter, but the GN has richer colors.
I think the GN feels better in my hand and I personally prefer the button configuration
GN is definitely easier to root, although I did manage to unlock and rom the rezound also.
If you don't mind waiting, the Galaxy S III should be unveiled around then and may tickle your fancy. The Galaxy S II had a good camera so I would imagine that the next iteration would improve upon it
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Would you guys pick one up? If it comes to Sprint.
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Would you guys pick one up? If it comes to Sprint.
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I don't think I will but only because of the size. I have small hands and the E4GT is at the top of my comfort level already but the Note is a sweet looking device so I will give it a look if it does come to Sprint. I think the rumored Sprint name is the Galaxy Journal?
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I don't think I will but only because of the size. I have small hands and the E4GT is at the top of my comfort level already but the Note is a sweet looking device so I will give it a look if it does come to Sprint. I think the rumored Sprint name is the Galaxy Journal?
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Yeah its supposedly called the journal but nothing official. I would.just love the size of the screen. It would be a no-brainer for me. Even this epic touch is a little small for my hands.
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Would you guys pick one up? If it comes to Sprint.
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Yup...
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Again nothing official but this add for a Sprint feature shows an unbranded Galaxy Note. Maybe there is something to the rumors that Sprint will get it. I believe kc_exactly said as much in another thread.
http://9to5google.com/2012/04/10/samsung-galaxy-note-launching-on-sprint-soon/
That would be just bigger than pocket size after you add a case for more bulk
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Again nothing official but this add for a Sprint feature shows an unbranded Galaxy Note. Maybe there is something to the rumors that Sprint will get it. I believe kc_exactly said as much in another thread.
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I believe kc said he had a note a gnex a evo lte and something else. I would drop this phone in a heartbeat for the note/journal. I already struggle trying to type in portrait on this phone.
I always keep my phone on my hip so a case would not be needed by me, but I do understand the concern.
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Hell yea i would that would be my last phone ever
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Hell yea i would that would be my last phone ever
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It would definitely get the two years out of me.
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I really would like to get one but I'm having second thoughts about paying full price for a bigger screen. I should, but doubt I will knowing my impulsiveness, wait to see if there's any problems initially like there was with this phone when it first comes out. I will also wonder what kind of specs the g3 well have and when it will be here for us. Those are the two I'm watching. Also, if the note still has a dual core snapdragon when it comes out for us, I might pass. Two steps forward with the hardware then one back with the CPU.
Id buy one first day.
The wider screen will make browsing waay better
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I really would like to get one but I'm having second thoughts about paying full price for a bigger screen. I should, but doubt I will knowing my impulsiveness, wait to see if there's any problems initially like there was with this phone when it first comes out. I will also wonder what kind of specs the g3 well have and when it will be here for us. Those are the two I'm watching. Also, if the note still has a dual core snapdragon when it comes out for us, I might pass. Two steps forward with the hardware then one back with the CPU.
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Very true statement. If it domes with an S4pro with the new adreno gpu that thing will be a monster. I know that Samsung will eventually integrate lte in their processors but when is the question.
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Yes. Give me one with LTE and any exynos processor and I would be totally satisfied and have no need for anything else for the rest of that contract at least!
With how big the battery is, couldn't they just put an lte radio in there and have a toggle to turn it off and on like wimax? Then it would still be our responsibility to watch the battery. I could totally go for something like that as long as they kept the exynos. But do not count out the S4pro it has the upgraded gpu also with lte built on the die.
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If it came with ICS out of the box, and LTE support. Would definitely pick it up.
Because I too will be paying full price (unless I come up with a way to sweet talk an early upgrade out of someone) and since I'm not even 100% sold on getting the phone, I'm definitely going to wait awhile and see how it performs. Also the extra wait time will allow a chance for the SG3 to possibly make an appearance, that's the phone I really want.
But I'm a major gadget whore so there's no guarantee what I will or won't buy regardless the cost. lol
I don't know...I like the Note, but I would need a few things in order to lock myself in for 2 more years for it. First, LTE capability. ICS would be good, but not necessary at launch for me.
It would need an upgraded processor though. With the Evo LTE coming out and the SGS III likely to be announced sometime soon, I don't want to get stuck with a last gen processor for 2 years.
Honestly, I probably won't make a decision on my next phone until I see what Sammy has up their sleeve.
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Hell yea , phatman likes phat phones. Im sure the dual core 1.5 will be plenty fast to handle anything. I already get zero lag on this phone.
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Id buy one first day.
The wider screen will make browsing waay better
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Im camping outside.
Amazon has 5000ma extended life batteries by hyperion AND there's a tpu case for the extended battery too.
As far as a phone the SG2 is the biggest i'll go, and I already have a Galaxy Tab 10.1, but if I had neither of these then maybe. After a fondling session at the dealers first....
Awesome
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The G2X left such a bad taste, that I would never buy an LG phone again. Good find though.
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Awesome
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Yeah I saw it on Facebook too. That's a hell of an outright price in my opinion. If I didn't already have my S3 I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.
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The main reason I won't go for Nexus phones is because of the lack of SD card support.
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The main reason I won't go for Nexus phones is because of the lack of SD card support.
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Yah but the best in Development support pretty much makes up for it.
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The G2X left such a bad taste, that I would never buy an LG phone again. Good find though.
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It'a a Nexus phone. LG won't have anything to do with it except making the phone. All software support will come directly from Google. So gone are the days waiting for LG's updates.
It doesnt draw me away from my S3 enough. I here there is Wireless charging for it though... Still an LG Device.
There were alot of Rumors, i thought Motorola would have got it.
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It'a a Nexus phone. LG won't have anything to do with it except making the phone. All software support will come directly from Google. So gone are the days waiting for LG's updates.
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G2X was also supposed to be a Google Phone and look at what happened to that.
I understand this is part of the Nexus line up, but no SD and the fact that it's an LG is like nah! I'll pass.
Price is good though.
Powered by the SGSIII
All these awesome specs mean nothing to me if it doesn't have an sd card slot.
Can't seem to tell if there is an LED Notification light...
I'm selling my phone now. (Only to buy it.)
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Can't seem to tell if there is an LED Notification light...
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Yes, it's been confirmed that it has a RGB notification LED same as the Galaxy Nexus.
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ohm nom nom nom nom. looks good I wouldn't mind having a nexus 4. can't go wrong with the google phones. especially at that price point.
Buying this too...gs3 out for 5 months still no car dock or wireless charge...ips display at 320 ppi will be nice too
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The g2x was also a Google phone and that was a fail. LG sux
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The g2x was also a Google phone and that was a fail. LG sux
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That was a Google Experience phone, meaning it was just stock Android from LG.
This is a Nexus device, so all support will come from Google, and not LG.
It's an insane deal, but no LTE or microSD expansion is a real turn off...
I am thinking about it but im leaning more towards the no
The main UPS:
The Display (no matter if LG sucks, They make the best displays hands down. no argument there)
Processor (Well the S3 is pretty smooth so)
Battery life (Friking 15 hours talk time! TALK ABOUT OPTIMIZATION)
***if you really think about it, those are the things that mainly drive us to what we consider a "good" phone.
The Main Down:
Its made by LG (and for those who say google deals with everything, um about that. My nexus 7 had to get serviced by Asus not Google..correct me if im wrong though)
No SD card slot (Although we know all nexuses are like this we pray one day Google releases a Nexus with SD expand ability)
T- Mobile 21mbps HSPA+ (Comon really??? So my 18Mbps down would drop
Personal Preference: APT-X ( I have apt-x BT headphones and i know the sound difference between the apt x codec and SBC codec)
Its a good device, but I may keep the s3. I am drooling on that nexus 10 though. Maybe next year
Can someone confirm that Gizmodo has their facts straight and that this phone will be unlocked for $300?!?! surely thats not right. Then we could all sell our GS3s and get this phone for free and have money left over 0.o
EDIT "Great value
We’ve always focused on building great devices at great value. And we think today’s devices offer the very best that money can buy. Here are more details on when and where you can pick up your next Nexus device:
Nexus 4: 8GB for $299; 16GB for $349; available unlocked and without a contract on 11/13 on the Google Play store in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. The 16GB version will also be available through T-Mobile for $199, with a 2-year contract (check here for more details)."
AHHHHH FREE FLAGSHIP PHONE!!!!
299 at the play store with no contract for the 8gb,
But i agree with others, after owning a G2X, I will never purchase LG again,
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The g2x was also a Google phone and that was a fail. LG sux
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Lmao. G2x wasn't a Nexus phone. It just came with Vanilla Android. Spec-wise, the G2X isn't too far from the S3 imo. Besides, Google wouldn't have chosen LG to be the maker of their flagship device for nothing. I love both LG and Samsung, but in my experience and share of phones...i'd take LG for its overall build quality.
With dropbox, box, google drive, etc...I can do without the microSD...if this has a lot of developer support, I'd seriously consider jumping ship...I'm not overly impressed with the SGS III...
guys dont flame me but I used the nexus 4 and loved it screen looked better its brighter in the sun then the note 2 its fast as hell yes I know battery sucks compare to the note 2 idk should I do it? I got a offer nexus 8gb and 175 cash not sure if I should go shead and do it ....
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If you like the Nexus 4, why do you care about others' opinion?
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I have both. The n4's Achilles heel is the glass back. You need to treat it with kid gloves. Don't bother with the 8 gig though, get the 16.
Also, $475 total (n4 8 gig is$300)is to cheap for the note. The note 2 is $700, you are getting lowballed big time, unless your note is in crappy condition.
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I think tmo has the N4 for sale 50 bucks through Feb 18th... problem is for that price, you might as well have both (considering the 475 offer)... I would like it but wouldnt love it and with the G Pro, Goggle X phone, M7, GS IV, and even GN III all worth saving up for... id be hard pressed not to:
A) Sit back and enjoy what I have now
B) settle for, hardly any upgrade in a few areas, while at the same time losing out on the battery life, screen real estate, potentially samsung 4.2 official support, etc.
Considering I can flash CM10.1 and have basically the same thing too...
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how about 175 and a nexus 16gb ? damm not sure what to do.
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If I were to make the trade:
N4 has to be clean, 100% plain and simple
300 extra would be the very least, depending on the accessories, as I have already paid for plenty of accessories that would be worthless to me, therefore included in any deal (70+ for otterbox defender alone)
Also would want verified stock backups of everything (chances are they have done some rooting, flashing, etc just like I have)
Even with all this, I really still would question what id be gaining in the end, this note is just amazing
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The reason why I say 300 is because I know I can get a new note 2 for roughly that right now and wouldnt mind adding a line to have both (but would then keep all my accessories)
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PhxDroid86 said:
If I were to make the trade:
N4 has to be clean, 100% plain and simple
300 extra would be the very least, depending on the accessories, as I have already paid for plenty of accessories that would be worthless to me, therefore included in any deal (70+ for otterbox defender alone)
Also would want verified stock backups of everything (chances are they have done some rooting, flashing, etc just like I have)
Even with all this, I really still would question what id be gaining in the end, this note is just amazing
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The reason why I say 300 is because I know I can get a new note 2 for roughly that right now and wouldnt mind adding a line to have both (but would then keep all my accessories)
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If it were me, I would have accepted this, maybe $250, since I would have thrown in the impossible to find wcp 700 wireless charger.
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the biggest problem with the nexus is that theres no way to add more storage space to it so youll get around 10gb usable if you get the 16gb and the screen brightness on the note 2 can be easily fixed by a little app called a brighter note
And to think, there is going to be an octa core processor with KLP or even better within 6 to 8 months... personally I think id just rather start saving whatever is deemed the GNII killer
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PhxDroid86 said:
And to think, there is going to be an octa core processor with KLP or even better within 6 to 8 months... personally I think id just rather start saving whatever is deemed the GNII killer
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+1 on this...for me im keeping my note 2. Is a good phone bigger like a tablet. Un like the nexus 4 which im not hating on the n4. Since it looks really nice. But ill just wait for whats coming up. For me it would be in 2yrs. When the upgrade comes LOL.
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xxjrsmith3xx said:
guys dont flame me but I used the nexus 4 and loved it screen looked better its brighter in the sun then the note 2 its fast as hell yes I know battery sucks compare to the note 2 idk should I do it? I got a offer nexus 8gb and 175 cash not sure if I should go shead and do it ....
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If you want an N4 I would say $200 on top of a BNIB 16gb N4. You're just selling yourself short tho, when LTE drops in a few months you are gong to be kicking yourself. The fragile glass and locked storage of the N4 deterred me big time, not to mention the horrific battery life that curses all LG devices. I would keep the Note 2, the N4 is back in stock everywhere and prices are dropping left and right. The Note 2 will still be worth 450-500 in 6 months, the N4 goes for $300 all day on my local craigslist.
It may very well be possible to actually disassemble the s4 camera sacrifice it into the s3 motherboard I might attempt to find a extra camera 40 s for online and try this only because the physical aspects of the cameras and design haven't really changed and I remember in old mod that was done on the T Mobile vibrant using AT&T model you could actually put the AT&T front camera into the samsung vibrant giving the vibrant a front cam
Anyone have opinions on this being done might need a software change if the physical cams swap over, I'm sure it will be a good amount of time before the camera alone becomes available online to purchase somewhere
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Remember you'll need the appropriate drivers just like the vibrant with the international FFC. It could be possible but I doubt it. I haven't looked into this though so don't quote me.
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Ya I know but its a very relevant possibility this could work...biggest issue id see is finding the camera sold as a stand alone piece .
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You think the the hardware of the camera is the same? If I remember the vibrant had the hold for it but in this case would like to know if the housing of the s4 camera is the same for the s3.
someone want to try it lol
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someone want to try it lol
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^ this.
Anything is possible, but not everyone has the skills and time to do so.
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I just checked the pin-count on the S4 and S3 camera modules, and they are identical. Looks like they could fit, except that the flexcable is in the wrong place. This is something that might be possible to fix, though.
If I could get the module to fit physically, would it (in theory) be possible to use S4 camera module drivers for the S3?
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I just checked the pin-count on the S4 and S3 camera modules, and they are identical. Looks like they could fit, except that the flexcable is in the wrong place. This is something that might be possible to fix, though.
If I could get the module to fit physically, would it (in theory) be possible to use S4 camera module drivers for the S3?
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Im no expert but never before such a thing has been done on any device to device so I'd say no
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Just get a s4, the camera we currently have is good enough unless your a photographer
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Just get a s4, the camera we currently have is good enough unless your a photographer
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Agreed! And if you are a photography enthusiast or professional, Im willing to bet you have a camera that no smartphone can match anyway! Plus the risk involved vs the cost of the hardware just makes this impractical, to me anyway!
But then there is also something else to consider. The S4 is already on 4.2.2. I seriously doubt the camera modules, let alone the SamsungCamera.apk, would work at all on our phones which are still only at 4.1.2.
After we get our update, this point may become redundant, but I do not think it would be possible right now.
I've also heard that it may be possible to mod the battery from the S4 to the S3. Think of the possibilities!
To be honest it doesn't seem worth it to try. If you mess something up you'll pay big time, and the quality isn't that much of a difference unless you're obsessed with photography. It just seems impractical to me. And there's no guarantee it'll work just because it worked on an other Samsung phone.
Just pointing that out. But you guys can do whatever you want just don't come crying to me when you break something.
I would just wait for the s5 or get an s4. Right now I'm more than happy with my AT&T S3.
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daxecutioner24 said:
Just get a s4, the camera we currently have is good enough unless your a photographer
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real photographers never use cell phone cameras. psh.
QUOTE=saranhai real photographers never use cell phone cameras. psh.
Well obviously they don't but only someone that loves taking pictures ie
(Photographers) would care enough to mess with hardware to go from 8mp to 13. That was the point I was trying to make, doc understood it pss
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SuperAfnan said:
To be honest it doesn't seem worth it to try. If you mess something up you'll pay big time, and the quality isn't that much of a difference unless you're obsessed with photography. It just seems impractical to me. And there's no guarantee it'll work just because it worked on an other Samsung phone.
Just pointing that out. But you guys can do whatever you want just don't come crying to me when you break something.
I would just wait for the s5 or get an s4. Right now I'm more than happy with my AT&T S3.
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Exactly
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QUOTE=saranhai real photographers never use cell phone cameras. psh.
Well obviously they don't but only someone that loves taking pictures ie
(Photographers) would care enough to mess with hardware to go from 8mp to 13. That was the point I was trying to make, doc understood it pss
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Exactly
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No, the only people that are going to do this mod are people that are impressed by numbers and can not leave their phone well enough alone.
No serious photographer is going to use their cell phone camera, no less care about 8 to 13 MP. Its like sac religious.
Here just buy this Nokia 1020 with 41mp camera that is coming out in a couple weeks it spits out a 5mp copy with each hi-res pic taken for sharing......Only $299 with 2 year contract >>> http://i.nokia.com/blob/view/-/2723846/data/1/-/Lumia1020-whitepaper.pdf
I mean, that's the point of XDA. We love numbers and performance. We love tweaking and enhancing. If anything, if we weren't we'd all be iOS users by now.
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