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Happy/Disappointed with the Nexus LTE model?

I haven't picked mine up yet, but know a lot of you already have. I'm going to be a bit sad downgrading from the Rezound to it, but i have my reasons.
What about you guys? Is the phone everything you expected/more?

Best phone EVER.

I really don't know why you think you'd be downgrading. This is an awesome android phone and ICS is slick as hell. I'm also very happy I'm on Verizon now as Sprint's 3G speeds in my area are horrendous.

1.2 dual core TI processor,hd screen that's absolutely gorgeous,ics to top it off. The phone is nothing but smooth. LOVE it. Probably saved me from completely ditching android.
I'm completely done with HTC and sense. It's a resource hog.
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def the best phone ever. Exceeded expectations. The Rezound is rezounding CRAP comparatively. This is not opinion, it's FACT. lol
Prev phones... Htc Hero, Htc EVO, HTC EVO 3D, Nexus S 4G... none of them compare. Sort of like apples to oranges because of ICS, but whatever.

Downgrading ? Don't think it's downgrading.
The phone rocks so far. Little quirks, but what phone doesn't have quirks?

BEATS the HELL out of any other phone I've ever seen

I LOL'd at downgrading.
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Had the Rezound and this phone is way better. Plus no sense to slow down the phone. You will get updates much sooner. What's not to like?
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Just picked mine up and its amazing. The screen is absolutly beautiful. I came from the droid charge and that had a nice screen too, but nothing like this

I just played with it in the store for like 20 minutes. It's really fast and slick. I want this phone. My renew date is the 12/28 and they won't let me upgrade now but the rep at the store said maybe if I call verizon custom service they might let me???
I'm going to try the store I usually buy stuff at and see if it makes a difference.

+1 Love it.

It's absolutely nothing short of the best phone I have ever owned. I have no reason to install Handcent or Swiftkey X
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I am in the UK and had the choice of the Nexus or the Note. After trying both, I went for the Note. Faster processor, better camera, larger screen, FM radio, bigger battery, better GPS, MicroSD card slot plus the stylus. Can live without ICS for a while till the bugs are sorted and tweaks made. It's a shame you don't have the choice in some parts of the world.
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I just exchanged my Rezound for the Galaxy Nexus. No regrets whatsoever. The Rezound IS a very good phone, but the Nexus is just on another level. It's no downgrade over the Rezound!

voxigenboy said:
I haven't picked mine up yet, but know a lot of you already have. I'm going to be a bit sad downgrading from the Rezound to it, but i have my reasons.
What about you guys? Is the phone everything you expected/more?
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This is just my simple opinion on what I have experienced.
I'm going to compare it to the RAZR which is the phone I used for 3 days waiting on the Nexus:
- The RAZR has better radio (signal strength). with the RAZR I always had 4g at work, now I get 4g from time to time.
- I have noticed some really minor lags, I saw no lag with the RAZR at all.
- I found browser experience of the RAZR superior.
- RAZR has a laughter speaker but the call quality (on the other end) sucked, Nexus is better.
-Some minor FC here and there but that will go away soon.
Even with all this, I will never change it for the RAZR or any other phone I have seen. It is nice and a little of getting used to ICS.

definitely NOT a downgrade, you won't regret it.
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Picked mine up at Radioshack this morning at open. There was a lot of frustration with their system, then with Verizon's system, then they had to manually enter my information over the phone and the whole process took about an hour just to sell the phone.
Then I opened it up and activated it. Worth every frustrating second. This phone is amazing.

Totally happy with mine. For an android fan stuck on Big Red, it is definitely the best option. ICS is rockin'! :thumbup:
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Upgraded from a Droid Charge as well. That was never a phone I absolutely loved, but I was trying to get on unlimited 4G before it went tiered. Really my only complaint at this point is the speaker is definitely quieter. The sound from the headset also is lower.
But better screen? Check. Speedy dual core (compared to Charge)? Check. No camera lag? Check. Huge modding community? Sure to come. ICS? Awesome.
I don't see myself regretting the decision to buy this phone.
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Razr and Rezound owners are thrashing our Nexus

Over at there respective forums. Either they know something we do not or they are doing some heavy rationalzing on there own purchase.

rog152 said:
Over at there respective forums. Either they know something we do not or they are doing some heavy rationalzing on there own purchase.
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My gnex comes tomorrow after two rezounds overheating to 150° after ten min of game play. Still an awesome phone. Just hope my gnex doesn't have signal problems

As a former Rezound owner... Gnex all the way!
I've had 3 htc devices.. not big on sense and it's a resource hog. Without s-off on that device, nexus wins hands down.. with s-off, it's much closer.
And the Gnex is just sexy...

Cool story bro. Who gives a **** on what people think of your phone? If you like it and you know it's good, then what is the need of this thread?
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King Shady said:
Cool story bro. Who gives a **** on what people think of your phone? If you like it and you know it's good, then what is the need of this thread?
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**** haters? Sounds like you were hatin on the op there bud. Guy just wants to have a fun convo chill out

I was a rezound owner, i was sold on it. I even rationalized before the Nexus was close to a reality that the camera was way better, and the screen was way better on the nexus.. those things have barely been much better if at all, with the camera i just take 5 pictures for every one i coulda took with the rezound and it will be better...
but here's the thing my rezound experience irritated me, i hated that phone. I went through 2, and tried my friends and all 3 had headphone jack problems. Terrible hardware grounding whine issues.. maybe your average person wouldnt notice it but anyone who really truly appreciates sound, and not the beats kinda sound, but the kind who appreciates good flat levels on the eq will probably hear the whining and beeping...
I returned 2 rezounds, and got my Galaxy Nexus, and honestly am so glad i did, this phone is amazing in every way.

Rezound is typical HTC which is to say bloated, fat, and troublesome. I have used a Thunderbolt from the first day and have regretted it. Never HTC again.
The RAZR is a good piece of hardware if you can deal with an inferior screen and no removable battery.

Are all of the Rezounds so laggy? I was playing with one up at Verizon and noticed it was just chugging through home screens. I don't think it even had a LWP active at the time. The performance of the unit just didn't impress me, and having GB again doesn't either. I also want a strong development group and I see that phone being quiet in that regard.
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jealous ones still envy!
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Returned the razr just for the nexus. I thought I was sold on the razr but after couple of weeks with her she just wasn't a uh how can I say? A GALAXY NEXUS!!
This phone is AMAZING!
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I'm glad I waited on this phone. So great.
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Let 'em thrash. No moto blur crash or sense of rash. Its all cash.
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i work for verizon, and believe me i've played with all the devices, (more than any of you guys here, trust me). Each phone has their pro's and cons, but the honest truth is that the Galaxy Nexus is a superior, special phone.
PERSONAL THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS:
HTC Rezound: Great screen, nice cameras.. but felt like a beefed thicker version of my sensation.
Moto Droid razr: Extremely thin, durable, FAST phone. The display honestly sucks. The customers don't see it, but of course us Android users notice the pentile in that screen.. couldn't bear to have it.
The Galaxy Nexus: First: a nexus device. It wins already.. but to add more, the screen, the build quality, the cameras, are all flawless. Ice cream sandwich is literally perfect and stunning on this phone. One did die out of nowhere and the screen went fuzzy on one of them, quite scary honestly, but after it was back to normal after a battery pull.
so in the end folks, let them bash this phone. It's just because they want it. I'll be with you guys hopefully next week when i order my Galaxy nexus.

i got the nexus because the nexus is an open phone out of the box, no s-off hacks, no 2nd init hacks, just open, it literally took me 5 mins to unlock and root both my gnex and my friends gnex, i can bet it would have taken longer with a razr or rezound
haters gonna hate

Delldorado said:
My gnex comes tomorrow after two rezounds overheating to 150° after ten min of game play. Still an awesome phone. Just hope my gnex doesn't have signal problems
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Mine gets really hot when playing emulators but no overheat. Gnex ftw!

The only thing the Rezound has going for it is the screen and a removable memory card.
You know what thought, we'll be on Android OS 5 before they get ICS.
I love me some fast updates...

Joebroni said:
Are all of the Rezounds so laggy? I was playing with one up at Verizon and noticed it was just chugging through home screens. I don't think it even had a LWP active at the time. The performance of the unit just didn't impress me, and having GB again doesn't either. I also want a strong development group and I see that phone being quiet in that regard.
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That's mostly because the phones in the stores have every app in memory (because people play around with them all day). Clear it all out and it does feel better, but it will never wow you. For the specs that the thing has it should be *flawlessly* smooth, and yet it's not at all. There's *always* a noticeable lag on the Rezound, from switching pages in the launcher to scrolling through websites. The Nexus is smooth *all* the time.

rog152 said:
Over at there respective forums. Either they know something we do not or they are doing some heavy rationalzing on there own purchase.
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I'm sure they are both great phones. Why some people feel the need to justify their purchase so fervently is strange though.
Nexus rules! Har..
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In three days I have seen more Galaxy Nexuses returned for malfunctioning than the Rezound and Razr combined in the month or so they have been available.
My thoughts:
Not big on the Rezound, its a great phone but lacks a wow factor for me. but if you like sense then its the best HTC you can buy!
I believe when the Razr gets ICS (possibly in Jan) it could be the better phone, just because of build quality, and the reception capabilities.
When you account for the home button on the Nexus the screen is nearly the same size as the razr, just slightly wider. The screen is nicer on the Nexus but only really noticeable on things like red text.
Don't kid yourself about updates, with Google buying Motorola Mobility phones like the Razr will receive updates quickly.
The Nexus had its second update the day it came out. That's not a good thing, and apparently there are still issues to resolve. There is a reason it took so long to release.
That being said all three are very nice phones and owners should be happy with any of them. People have different opinions, needs, and wants. Do you really think you are better for buying something different? Guess what its not a special club, any sap with a couple hundred bucks can join. Try to have more self respect and not feel so insecure with yourself.
Do you like your phone? Awesome, that's all that freaking matters! Who cares what anyone else thinks.

Nexus owners are probably bashing RAZR and Rezound's and other devices too. People will be people.

Deciding between keeping Razr or getting nexus

Last Saturday I Signed on and got a Droid Inc 2 but hated HTC and their signal/reception
and went on exchanged at best buy for my Droid Razr.
Overall, my razr is a good phone aside from the fact the camera is not good at all(reminds me of my Droid X) and
it gets laggy every once and awhile.
I see that Target Mobile has the Nexus for 29.99 plus a free samsung dock with it.
What I'm looking for
1. Decent/Good Camera----I've heard mixed results on the Nexus Camera
2. Fast- Little to no lag
I'm aware of the "signal problem" with the Nexus but i really want the phone for it's big screen.
My question for you all is would you still buy this phone today with all that you guys know about it? Taking out the fact it is a pure google phone
which is why most if not all of you brought it, what are the features besides the fact that it is pure android that made you buy it and would you buy it
now or do you recommend I keep the Droid razr or aim for the Rezound(Awesome camera but i dislike htc sense) or new Droid Razr M?

I received mine as a replacement for multiple malfunctioning Droid Charges, but I would definitely get the Nexus again. To answer your questions:
1. I find the camera on the Nexus is very good. With JellyBean, the shutter is the fastest I've ever seen on an Android device, so it's easy to snap multiple shots. I also cannot complain about the quality of the pictures taken.
2. I have some periods of lag, but not worse than any other device that I've owned. It's definitely the smoothest phone I've owned, especially with JellyBean.
The "signal problem" hits me fairly hard, since I work in an outlying Verizon area and in a building that might as well be a faraday cage. I can't really complain once I'm outside of my workplace, though.
Finally, the screen. Some people have had problems with purple, distorted, or banded screens. Luckily, my device has had a perfect screen so far. If you're really wanting it for the screen, you'll want to check out the specific device you'd be purchasing before accepting it (if possible). Also, if you're looking for a good screen, you might want to check out the Galaxy S III. It's larger than the Nexus (4.8" vs 4.65") and, from what I've heard, it's a good quality screen.
I can't comment on the Razr or Rezound. I know that some people who were very unhappy with the signal reception on Samsung models found those models more to their liking, though.

Nexus kills the RAZR period. Camera is not amazing on the nexus (had an s2 before and it took way better shots) but the cam app and performance as mentioned above is amazing (shutter lag, speed etc). As for performance and lag the gnex with JB is amazingly smooth especially compared to the RAZR. You will be happier with a gnex. Also if you're on xda that means you prob like flashing roms and there is arguably no better phone for custom roms. I say gnex

garu12 said:
Nexus kills the RAZR period. Camera is not amazing on the nexus (had an s2 before and it took way better shots) but the cam app and performance as mentioned above is amazing (shutter lag, speed etc). As for performance and lag the gnex with JB is amazingly smooth especially compared to the RAZR. You will be happier with a gnex. Also if you're on xda that means you prob like flashing roms and there is arguably no better phone for custom roms. I say gnex
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garu12 said:
Nexus kills the RAZR period. Camera is not amazing on the nexus (had an s2 before and it took way better shots) but the cam app and performance as mentioned above is amazing (shutter lag, speed etc). As for performance and lag the gnex with JB is amazingly smooth especially compared to the RAZR. You will be happier with a gnex. Also if you're on xda that means you prob like flashing roms and there is arguably no better phone for custom roms. I say gnex
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Ha i have no idea how to do that. I believe i read somewhere you have to unlock the device? Not sure how i do that.
But i will be seeing if i can exchange one last time since it doesn't make sense to buy from target when i can exchange.
I get at best 1 bar here or the empty 3g signal icon. I almost always have signal but it's only a bar with decent call quality so it is usable.
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Micah Luca said:
Ha i have no idea how to do that. I believe i read somewhere you have to unlock the device? Not sure how i do that.
But i will be seeing if i can exchange one last time since it doesn't make sense to buy from target when i can exchange.
I get at best 1 bar here or the empty 3g signal icon. I almost always have signal but it's only a bar with decent call quality so it is usable.
Sent from Shock's DROID RAZR
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the signal issue has been fixed with the newest radios...trust me. Its fine now.

Micah Luca said:
Ha i have no idea how to do that. I believe i read somewhere you have to unlock the device? Not sure how i do that.
But i will be seeing if i can exchange one last time since it doesn't make sense to buy from target when i can exchange.
I get at best 1 bar here or the empty 3g signal icon. I almost always have signal but it's only a bar with decent call quality so it is usable.
Sent from Shock's DROID RAZR
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Tools have made it incredibly easy to root and jellybean for VZW gnex is worth think, I'm running it now. If youre considering unlocking your bootloader and rooting your phone please ask any questions you may have as it's easy to get confused your first time and that can cause the death of your phone if you dunno what you're doing. Though even if you don't root the gnex is still amazing, and an OTA update for JB should hopefully arrive soon
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It's GNex time ma'boy! Kick that Motolocked to the curb.

Nothing beats having a Nexus IMO. Now would i buy this phone all over again OFCOURSE no need to think it twice its a great phone because of the community and all the roms and mods out there to improve the phone's experience. Now when it comes to the camera its not great but it gets the job done if your not looking to take any professional shots. The radios have improved with the latest ones out there and i simply would recommend it since it would continue receiving support from google for at least another couple of years if your planning on staying stock.

aooga said:
the signal issue has been fixed with the newest radios...trust me. Its fine now.
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I would disagree with this. For some, it helped LTE drops, but for reception, most have no difference with the latest radios compared to FC04/05. Also, from what I've read, VZW rejected Samsung's update based on poor radio performance.
OP, if you're struggling with reception on the Razr, I think it'd be fair to say that you'd be struggling as much or worse with the Nexus.

Confessions of a young Fanboy

Hello XDA Community,
I got my first smartphone in middle school. It was my first phone. The T-Mobile Shadow (Windows Mobile). I was 13 then. Now I'm 18, and in College. I spent my free time in doing the easy mods the community created. I got the MyTouch 3g as soon as it came out and started flashing roms. Then, the Nexus One came out and I immediately came up with a scheme to convince my sister to take my old phone so I could get the Nexus One. Anyways, I got it in 10th grade and life was sweet. I was happy. I became a "crack flasher". So I had the phone for a while and decided then to get the Galaxy S3.
As for the Galaxy S3...
I don't know about this phone. I've had it for less then a year. Obviously, I became an HTC fanboy growing up with HTC phones. My friends all got HTC phones. We all flashed roms and enjoyed ourselves. But when this phone came out, I had to make a hard decision. The removable battery, expandable storage (and T-Mobile availability) made it a good choice. It was unlike the HTC One X in those regards. (My friend got that phone) The HTC One just came out. I want it now.
Why?
Well I suppose I'm not that happy with the S3. I got a 64gb micro sd for it. I thought I could replace my ipod. I was so wrong. I hate all of the music players on Android. I regard music too highly to be happy with the Android music experience. Anyways, that's not going to change with any new Android phone. I've learned to live with that. The screen is nice, but it doesn't compare to other displays I've seen. I guess it's because I keep the DPI kind of low and expect crispness? The LG Nexus 4 has an amazing screen also and works very well. The biggest thing though, that I really dislike about this phone, is the build quality. I hate the plastic feeling. I hate the gloss and fingerprints. It feels so cheap. And, the UI isn't even liquid smooth. I've flashed a lot. I guess I'm comparing it to the Nexus 4 now, as I've played with that a bit. I've got very close to really quick, but I'm not satisfied. I paid a lot of money and invested my hopes in this technology but I'm not pleased.
I've found that throughout the time I've owned this phone, I've thought a lot of different things. I've considered Windows Phone, Blackberry, and even iPhone, just because I want something sexy that works well. But I'm an Android man.
I don't know if this is because deep down, I'm an HTC fanboy. Or if it's because I'm a Google fanboy and love Nexus phones (or a combination?). i hate these second thoughts I'm getting after such a long time of having the phone. It's not long enough to justify an upgrade. Am I cursed with being unimpressed forever growing up with so many innovations around me?
Do share your thoughts for me on this. I just wanted to share,
Cheers,
ywindlass

Tl;dr
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We all have our wish lists for that single, perfect phone. I know I certainly do. Whether it's the IPhone's/HTC's/Sony's great hardware/build quality, or the pure Android experience offered with Nexus, or Samsung's wide array of software features/apps, the "perfect" one.
I love technology and I love my smartphone. I love rooting, flashing, trying out a thousand different things on my phone. But why should I care about it (the smartphone) so much? Of course I have invested lots of money into my smartphone, but it's not healthy to be consumed so much by smartphone. I know I'm going a bit off-topic, but really I'm just trying to tell you, just get a phone for what it really was for, to call, to text. I know apps are so convenient nowadays because we have everything in a device, but sometimes it's not bad to do it old-fashioned.
Get a phone that you will use now and a while. Get a phone that can serve its purpose. While a phone may have many features or many apps, I highly doubt a student or a professional will find use for it every single hour of the day. Most of us I assume probably aren't developers, and even as hobbies, it shouldn't consume much time.

GG2012 said:
We all have our wish lists for that single, perfect phone. I know I certainly do. Whether it's the IPhone's/HTC's/Sony's great hardware/build quality, or the pure Android experience offered with Nexus, or Samsung's wide array of software features/apps, the "perfect" one.
I love technology and I love my smartphone. I love rooting, flashing, trying out a thousand different things on my phone. But why should I care about it (the smartphone) so much? Of course I have invested lots of money into my smartphone, but it's not healthy to be consumed so much by smartphone. I know I'm going a bit off-topic, but really I'm just trying to tell you, just get a phone for what it really was for, to call, to text. I know apps are so convenient nowadays because we have everything in a device, but sometimes it's not bad to do it old-fashioned.
Get a phone that you will use now and a while. Get a phone that can serve its purpose. While a phone may have many features or many apps, I highly doubt a student or a professional will find use for it every single hour of the day. Most of us I assume probably aren't developers, and even as hobbies, it shouldn't consume much time.
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This is by far the best advice I have seen on xda ...ever.
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ywindlass said:
Hello XDA Community,
I got my first smartphone in middle school. It was my first phone. The T-Mobile Shadow (Windows Mobile). I was 13 then. Now I'm 18, and in College. I spent my free time in doing the easy mods the community created. I got the MyTouch 3g as soon as it came out and started flashing roms. Then, the Nexus One came out and I immediately came up with a scheme to convince my sister to take my old phone so I could get the Nexus One. Anyways, I got it in 10th grade and life was sweet. I was happy. I became a "crack flasher". So I had the phone for a while and decided then to get the Galaxy S3.
As for the Galaxy S3...
I don't know about this phone. I've had it for less then a year. Obviously, I became an HTC fanboy growing up with HTC phones. My friends all got HTC phones. We all flashed roms and enjoyed ourselves. But when this phone came out, I had to make a hard decision. The removable battery, expandable storage (and T-Mobile availability) made it a good choice. It was unlike the HTC One X in those regards. (My friend got that phone) The HTC One just came out. I want it now.
Why?
Well I suppose I'm not that happy with the S3. I got a 64gb micro sd for it. I thought I could replace my ipod. I was so wrong. I hate all of the music players on Android. I regard music too highly to be happy with the Android music experience. Anyways, that's not going to change with any new Android phone. I've learned to live with that. The screen is nice, but it doesn't compare to other displays I've seen. I guess it's because I keep the DPI kind of low and expect crispness? The LG Nexus 4 has an amazing screen also and works very well. The biggest thing though, that I really dislike about this phone, is the build quality. I hate the plastic feeling. I hate the gloss and fingerprints. It feels so cheap. And, the UI isn't even liquid smooth. I've flashed a lot. I guess I'm comparing it to the Nexus 4 now, as I've played with that a bit. I've got very close to really quick, but I'm not satisfied. I paid a lot of money and invested my hopes in this technology but I'm not pleased.
I've found that throughout the time I've owned this phone, I've thought a lot of different things. I've considered Windows Phone, Blackberry, and even iPhone, just because I want something sexy that works well. But I'm an Android man.
I don't know if this is because deep down, I'm an HTC fanboy. Or if it's because I'm a Google fanboy and love Nexus phones (or a combination?). i hate these second thoughts I'm getting after such a long time of having the phone. It's not long enough to justify an upgrade. Am I cursed with being unimpressed forever growing up with so many innovations around me?
Do share your thoughts for me on this. I just wanted to share,
Cheers,
ywindlass
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Back when you were content with your phone(s), things were growing much slower than they are now. At the current rate that phones are being released, it's guaranteed that there will be a new and better phone that you will want within the first year. Companies don't want you to be content with a phone for too long. I bet Samsung has better features right now that could have been added to the s4, but they want to save those for the s5.
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I agree on almost all of your points. I've had my share of android phones (G1, Moto Charm, G2x, and now Galaxy S3) and I'm beginning to become disappointed with the experience of this phone compared to that of a newer android device or even an iPhone and it's been only 8 months since I've purchased it. I don't quite agree with you on the music issue as I'm a music junkie myself with a 7 gig library but poweramp has transformed my android music listening experience into a great one.
Back to the S3, I've found that the battery life and build quality have been very sub par for me. Plus the pentile display is nothing to rave about either. Being only a sophomore in high school and tied to my family's family plan on T-Mobile, I really don't have an option to switch. I desperately want a Note 2 or Nexus 4 but financially I'm screwed. Even with the Nexus 4's low price I'd have to wait for the rumored 32gb version for storage reasons but that'd set me back $400 for shipping and tax. The S3 isn't even worth that anymore used.
All in all, I feel as if I should've waited for the Note 2 or Nexus 4 before getting the S3. Don't get me wrong, it's an awesome device that's suits all of my needs fine but there are definitely better choices out there from the perspective of a critical tech junkie such as myself.
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You can see the phones I've had in my signature, all 3 Nokias were indestructible...the old flip phone, I threw it at a wall and it exploded into a million pieces, put it back together and the thing still works...man they really knew how to build phones...
The Nexus One was a great phone. I had to drop it and break the internal screen (oddly enough the outer glass didn't crack at all.). But it felt great in my hand, it was very solid and built well.
The Nexus S was kind of disappointing I have to say...Almost completely the same specs and I felt it wasn't built as well. I sold it for my GS-II
That stupid thing was the retarded stepchild of the S-II fleet...the poor developers were stuck with GB while T-Mobile picked its ass holding back all the updates. ****ty screen for sure, visible display flaws, poor PPI, cheap feeling...I never wanted to get a Samsung again. But I did...
The S-III was a huge improvement to say the least...I'm very satisfied with it. It does feel cheaper than say my old N1, but I think it feels a lot better than the NS or t989. Honestly with a screen protector and an otterbox commuter case, it's just fine. And as long as I have my Cyanogenmod, I don't care what software the thing comes with . Barring anything crazy coming out anytime soon, I don't see myself getting another phone until this falls apart.
In my eyes, as cliche as it may be, since my most important factors are Cyanogenmod and otterbox (or equivalent) case availability, all I care about are the specs. I sure hope screens stop ****in growing though...this one is almost too big as it is...
BTW: I sold my t989 on eBay for $350, all I had to do was unlock the thing, instantly increases it's value by a good $150. Always unlock your phone before you sell it, it will sell for much more.

nyyankees1237 said:
I agree on almost all of your points. I've had my share of android phones (G1, Moto Charm, G2x, and now Galaxy S3) and I'm beginning to become disappointed with the experience of this phone compared to that of a newer android device or even an iPhone and it's been only 8 months since I've purchased it. I don't quite agree with you on the music issue as I'm a music junkie myself with a 7 gig library but poweramp has transformed my android music listening experience into a great one.
Back to the S3, I've found that the battery life and build quality have been very sub par for me. Plus the pentile display is nothing to rave about either. Being only a sophomore in high school and tied to my family's family plan on T-Mobile, I really don't have an option to switch. I desperately want a Note 2 or Nexus 4 but financially I'm screwed. Even with the Nexus 4's low price I'd have to wait for the rumored 32gb version for storage reasons but that'd set me back $400 for shipping and tax. The S3 isn't even worth that anymore used.
All in all, I feel as if I should've waited for the Note 2 or Nexus 4 before getting the S3. Don't get me wrong, it's an awesome device that's suits all of my needs fine but there are definitely better choices out there from the perspective of a critical tech junkie such as myself.
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Referring to the music, my library exceeds 30 gigs and I've just found it irritating to sync and manage. Not a huge issue though. I think we're on the same page though. I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks that way about the device. The thing is that I can get the HTC One spending all of my current savings, but then of course that means no new phone in the coming months. And Later this year there are just too many rumors about this "X Phone" and the new nexus... Idk.
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In my eyes, as cliche as it may be, since my most important factors are Cyanogenmod and otterbox (or equivalent) case availability, all I care about are the specs. I sure hope screens stop ****in growing though...this one is almost too big as it is...
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I see where you're coming from. I got a huge Seido case for my S3, and then took it off after about a month. I dropped it afterwards (about 9 feet onto my subwoofer, long story) and nothing happened luckily. I like it better without a case. I guess looks would be a smaller factor then. Maybe, I should just snap that huge case back on and try to hold out until the holiday season... Idk lol. Thanks for the reply. :good:

I agree, I'll wait for the next nexus or galaxy note 3 with some saved money.
Perfect phone for me though:
High quality metal build (aluminum perhaps)
1080p 5+inch screen
3000mah+ battery
2ghz quadcore processor
2gb+ ram
Micro SD card slot
64gb+ internal storage
Stock android (for nexus updates)
8+ megapixel camera
Front facing speakers
Not insanely expensive lol
A guy could dream. Can anyone get it right?

ywindlass said:
Hello XDA Community,
I got my first smartphone in middle school. It was my first phone. The T-Mobile Shadow (Windows Mobile). I was 13 then. Now I'm 18, and in College. I spent my free time in doing the easy mods the community created. I got the MyTouch 3g as soon as it came out and started flashing roms. Then, the Nexus One came out and I immediately came up with a scheme to convince my sister to take my old phone so I could get the Nexus One. Anyways, I got it in 10th grade and life was sweet. I was happy. I became a "crack flasher". So I had the phone for a while and decided then to get the Galaxy S3.
As for the Galaxy S3...
I don't know about this phone. I've had it for less then a year. Obviously, I became an HTC fanboy growing up with HTC phones. My friends all got HTC phones. We all flashed roms and enjoyed ourselves. But when this phone came out, I had to make a hard decision. The removable battery, expandable storage (and T-Mobile availability) made it a good choice. It was unlike the HTC One X in those regards. (My friend got that phone) The HTC One just came out. I want it now.
Why?
Well I suppose I'm not that happy with the S3. I got a 64gb micro sd for it. I thought I could replace my ipod. I was so wrong. I hate all of the music players on Android. I regard music too highly to be happy with the Android music experience. Anyways, that's not going to change with any new Android phone. I've learned to live with that. The screen is nice, but it doesn't compare to other displays I've seen. I guess it's because I keep the DPI kind of low and expect crispness? The LG Nexus 4 has an amazing screen also and works very well. The biggest thing though, that I really dislike about this phone, is the build quality. I hate the plastic feeling. I hate the gloss and fingerprints. It feels so cheap. And, the UI isn't even liquid smooth. I've flashed a lot. I guess I'm comparing it to the Nexus 4 now, as I've played with that a bit. I've got very close to really quick, but I'm not satisfied. I paid a lot of money and invested my hopes in this technology but I'm not pleased.
I've found that throughout the time I've owned this phone, I've thought a lot of different things. I've considered Windows Phone, Blackberry, and even iPhone, just because I want something sexy that works well. But I'm an Android man.
I don't know if this is because deep down, I'm an HTC fanboy. Or if it's because I'm a Google fanboy and love Nexus phones (or a combination?). i hate these second thoughts I'm getting after such a long time of having the phone. It's not long enough to justify an upgrade. Am I cursed with being unimpressed forever growing up with so many innovations around me?
Do share your thoughts for me on this. I just wanted to share,
Cheers,
ywindlass
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Companies are getting us used to crave new things within very short periods of time, an example of this is the fact that new phones, tablets or any kind of electronics pop every 4 to 6 months, which is done to satisfy our non-basic needs of always having the latest gadgets, and to create more profits or economic growth for the typical capitalist corporations. We've been spoiled to have new tech very fast, which is in a way bad as this craving (or addiction?) can easily go out control and we can be left bored with very new gadgets in our hands or even go into debt t o satisfy this craving for more. This spoiling behavior makes us feel the need to want more or not to be satisfied with what we have and we can quickly become slaves of technology if we dive too deep into it, hence what you are feeling when you say that you are growing unimpressed with so many innovations or not satisfied or please with the current technology. Perhaps I'm going a bit of topic, but is worth to be aware where we stand as consumers and the invisible ways corporations play with our "addictions" or "needs" for the latest.

I love the looks of both the Nexus 4 and the HTC one better than my Galaxy S3, but no removeable battery and no expandable memory? Get serious? I can deal with a plasic back, the price I paid tells me it's not cheap! Anyways, I don't agree with anything else you said. This phone was awesomly fast out of the box and now I have a custom ROM that even improved on that. Plus, I prefer Samoleds although I admit Samsung could do better. A 1080p screen with Super Amoled + with a different pentile arrangement would be nice. My next phone is most likely to be the Note 3, Samsung is just at the edge of innovation right now, too much so for me not to buy. Can't wait!

nyyankees1237 said:
A guy could dream. Can anyone get it right?
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I would say my dream phone would be:
-1080p 4.75in (no bigger, no smaller) super-fancy spaceage whatever screen that can actually get its brightness as low as possible at night, and stays clear and readable in direct sunlight...
-1.5ghz+ ultra-energy efficient 4+ core processor.
-2GB+ RAM
-Micro SD card
-16+ GB internal storage
-Removable back cover and battery
-NFC, Barometer, compass, so many sensors I can start a weatherstation lol.
-Vibration with adjustable intensity from barely felt to earthquake magnitude.
-Latest Cyanogenmod stock, with options to auto-update to stable, M, or nightly releases (a guy can dream...)
-A rear camera that can shoot 1080P video and instant-shutter, no noise high quality pictures, and a front camera capable of doing an HD Skype call.
-2 front-firing speakers (one on bottom, one on top that doubles as earpiece); a rear-facing mic for the camera, and a bottom-facing mic for phone calls
-Capacative buttons underneath screen (menu, home, back in that order)
-24-hour runtime battery
-Body of carbon fiber (the durabilty of plastic with the feel of metal)
-Super gorilla glass whatever that can withstand a 5-foot face-down drop.
I would pay a good $450 for that phone.

Can't forget the holographic keyboard.
Scores over 10,000 on quadrant, I saw a stock HTC one today score 9133 on quadrant running stock 4.1.2. That was impressive.
I like your dream phone.
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zander21510 said:
I would say my dream phone would be:
-1080p 4.75in (no bigger, no smaller) super-fancy spaceage whatever screen that can actually get its brightness as low as possible at night, and stays clear and readable in direct sunlight...
-1.5ghz+ ultra-energy efficient 4+ core processor.
-2GB+ RAM
-Micro SD card
-16+ GB internal storage
-Removable back cover and battery
-NFC, Barometer, compass, so many sensors I can start a weatherstation lol.
-Vibration with adjustable intensity from barely felt to earthquake magnitude.
-Latest Cyanogenmod stock, with options to auto-update to stable, M, or nightly releases (a guy can dream...)
-A rear camera that can shoot 1080P video and instant-shutter, no noise high quality pictures, and a front camera capable of doing an HD Skype call.
-2 front-firing speakers (one on bottom, one on top that doubles as earpiece); a rear-facing mic for the camera, and a bottom-facing mic for phone calls
-Capacative buttons underneath screen (menu, home, back in that order)
-24-hour runtime battery
-Body of carbon fiber (the durabilty of plastic with the feel of metal)
-Super gorilla glass whatever that can withstand a 5-foot face-down drop.
I would pay a good $450 for that phone.
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I'll take two! Haha
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The power of a desktop computer, specifically i7 3770k, gtx 580 sli x3, 24gb ram, 256gb sd, all in a sexy Nokia n9 form, running windows 8.
Thats my dream phone. Seems realistic enough.
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ywindlass said:
Hello XDA Community,
I got my first smartphone in middle school. It was my first phone. The T-Mobile Shadow (Windows Mobile). I was 13 then. Now I'm 18, and in College. I spent my free time in doing the easy mods the community created. I got the MyTouch 3g as soon as it came out and started flashing roms. Then, the Nexus One came out and I immediately came up with a scheme to convince my sister to take my old phone so I could get the Nexus One. Anyways, I got it in 10th grade and life was sweet. I was happy. I became a "crack flasher". So I had the phone for a while and decided then to get the Galaxy S3.
As for the Galaxy S3...
I don't know about this phone. I've had it for less then a year. Obviously, I became an HTC fanboy growing up with HTC phones. My friends all got HTC phones. We all flashed roms and enjoyed ourselves. But when this phone came out, I had to make a hard decision. The removable battery, expandable storage (and T-Mobile availability) made it a good choice. It was unlike the HTC One X in those regards. (My friend got that phone) The HTC One just came out. I want it now.
Why?
Well I suppose I'm not that happy with the S3. I got a 64gb micro sd for it. I thought I could replace my ipod. I was so wrong. I hate all of the music players on Android. I regard music too highly to be happy with the Android music experience. Anyways, that's not going to change with any new Android phone. I've learned to live with that. The screen is nice, but it doesn't compare to other displays I've seen. I guess it's because I keep the DPI kind of low and expect crispness? The LG Nexus 4 has an amazing screen also and works very well. The biggest thing though, that I really dislike about this phone, is the build quality. I hate the plastic feeling. I hate the gloss and fingerprints. It feels so cheap. And, the UI isn't even liquid smooth. I've flashed a lot. I guess I'm comparing it to the Nexus 4 now, as I've played with that a bit. I've got very close to really quick, but I'm not satisfied. I paid a lot of money and invested my hopes in this technology but I'm not pleased.
I've found that throughout the time I've owned this phone, I've thought a lot of different things. I've considered Windows Phone, Blackberry, and even iPhone, just because I want something sexy that works well. But I'm an Android man.
I don't know if this is because deep down, I'm an HTC fanboy. Or if it's because I'm a Google fanboy and love Nexus phones (or a combination?). i hate these second thoughts I'm getting after such a long time of having the phone. It's not long enough to justify an upgrade. Am I cursed with being unimpressed forever growing up with so many innovations around me?
Do share your thoughts for me on this. I just wanted to share,
Cheers,
ywindlass
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" I want something sexy that works well"
Get a cerulean n9. Though the s3 hardware is very much superior to the n9, the n9 just wins hands down IMHO.
I have both phone and u would pick the n9 over the s3 any day of I didn't water damage the power switch on my n9.. Grrr Seattle rain..

wardoc22 said:
The power of a desktop computer, specifically i7 3770k, gtx 580 sli x3, 24gb ram, 256gb sd, all in a sexy Nokia n9 form, running windows 8.
Thats my dream phone. Seems realistic enough.
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" I want something sexy that works well"
Get a cerulean n9. Though the s3 hardware is very much superior to the n9, the n9 just wins hands down IMHO.
I have both phone and u would pick the n9 over the s3 any day of I didn't water damage the power switch on my n9.. Grrr Seattle rain..
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Those specs would definitely be amazing haha. But yeah, I did end up getting the HTC one, and I think I'm happier. I havent even rooted yet and I'm still content. It just works so well. Everything is so clean and sexy.

nyyankees1237 said:
I agree, I'll wait for the next nexus or galaxy note 3 with some saved money.
Perfect phone for me though:
High quality metal build (aluminum perhaps)
1080p 5+inch screen
3000mah+ battery
2ghz quadcore processor
2gb+ ram
Micro SD card slot
64gb+ internal storage
Stock android (for nexus updates)
8+ megapixel camera
Front facing speakers
Not insanely expensive lol
Perfect phone for me though:
A guy could dream. Can anyone get it right?
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By your specs, would the Google S4 be it?
BTW, my dream specs:
1080p 5+inch screen
3000mah+battery
2ghz quadcore processor
3gb ram
Micro SD card slot
128gb+internal storage
Stock android
12+MP camera
4+MP front camera
Wireless charging
Front facing speakers
FM radio (for my mom)
LTE
Inexpensive

wardoc22 said:
Grrr Seattle rain..
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Rain? Seattle? Pfft.....

Thetenthdr said:
Rain? Seattle? Pfft.....
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It rains here 24.7 in the winter.

Yes, yes it does.
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Confessions from a Nexus 5/former Galaxy Nexus User

When I got my Galaxy Nexus (GN) it was sheer happiness. I was using a legacy Nokia Symbian candy bar and this was my first foray into unmolested Android. While all was not perfect with the GN, I was still mostly pleased. Then the fateful day occurred when I dropped the GN a little too hard and the screen shattered even though the phone was protected by a Diztronic TPU case. I now needed a new phone, but I knew the Nexus 5 (N5) would be out soon, so I kept using my shattered GN until the N5 was available and when it arrived, I realized cracking my screen was a blessing in disguise.
Without further ado, my quick major comparisons to the GN:
The N5 is FAST. REALLY FAST. It makes my GN feel like an unfinished prototype/research model that should have never been brought to market.
The N5’s GPS locks on quickly. REALLY quickly. My GN could take a minute or more at times to get a lock and, by then, my wife, annoyed, would whip out her iPhone and tell me my phone sucks.
The N5 has “awesome battery life.” While its battery life is average in general, compared to the GN it is legendary. The GN’s screen and data connection would kill the battery and it would rarely last till the afternoon if I frequently used both. With the N5 I can make heavy use of my screen and data connection and my battery will likely last the day.
Qi support. This makes number 3 above even better and there’s no jamming of Micro-USB ports into the phone and hoping I didn’t have the port upside-down (particularly when it’s dark/at night). When I’m at my desk, my phone is always charging. When a call comes in, I simply pick up the phone and then put it back down to charge when I’m done—nothing to plug in/I’m untethered. When I leave my desk for an hour or three, I have no fear of using or pushing the phone as hard as I’d like as I know I’m probably fully charged, because the phone was sitting on the charger, and I’ll have more than enough battery life for whatever I might encounter. Qi is simply elegant and something the iPhone can’t do.
LTE. While I got decent “4G” speeds on the GN—around 8Mbps down—the 20+/30+Mbps I get now alongside far better PING times is a great improvement.
The N5 has almost zero lag. It’s really that fast. My GN was almost all lag. Project Butter improved things, but the GN still has lag all over the place. I’m sure the N5 will start to slow down as newer software makes greater demands of the hardware, but, for now, this thing flies.
If you’re still using a GN, stop. It sucks, particularly when compared to a modem smart phone. Get the N5 and stop having your wife/girlfriend tell you your phone sucks, because it does.
Cheers.

GN sucks? Off course if you are comparing it to a 2 year newer phone with much better specs... Compare the Galaxy Nexus with Galaxy S2 (similar hardware) or even with newer phones but without those overwhelming specs and GN still rocks.
Maybe not everyone is rich and can affort paying up to 300$ per 2 years for a new phone... We all know that Nexus 5 is better than Galaxy Nexus in everything, I would like to say "Thank you mr obvious".
The point is, I'm happy with my GN, it has poor batery, awful speaker sound and s*tty Wi-Fi antenna but aside that it is a great phone which doesn't lag at all if you equip it with a good kernel and a stable rom. Well, it lags in heavy games or apps but I'm sure a bad optimized app will also lag in the Nexus 5.

I agree with Rayaxe. Of course the Nexus 5 is a much better phone in every aspect, but why does that suddenly mean the Galaxy Nexus sucks?
And I can say, aside from games (I don't really play very demanding games, so I wouldn't know), my phone with KitKat and Mpokang flies. It hasn't lagged at all, not once, and I can multitask without problems (in 4.3 it was painful, compared to 4.4). So I also agree that with a good ROM and kernel that's not an issue.
I still want to get a Nexus 5 (which at the moment is a bit difficult for me, because of my country's massive currency devaluation), but certainly not because I got tired of my GN or feel that it's old/sucks, etc.

AnnS said:
I agree with Rayaxe. Of course the Nexus 5 is a much better phone in every aspect, but why does that suddenly mean the Galaxy Nexus sucks?
And I can say, aside from games (I don't really play very demanding games, so I wouldn't know), my phone with KitKat and Mpokang flies. It hasn't lagged at all, not once, and I can multitask without problems (in 4.3 it was painful, compared to 4.4). So I also agree that with a good ROM and kernel that's not an issue.
I still want to get a Nexus 5 (which at the moment is a bit difficult for me, because of my country's massive currency devaluation), but certainly not because I got tired of my GN or feel that it's old/sucks, etc.
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but the Galaxy Nexus does suck.

I'm agree with your comparison. Nexus 5 is much much better than GNex.
But I think it's rude to say GNex sucks.
When GNex just launched, it's also great, isn't it?

Nexus 5 will be in a same position I believe, when the newest Nexus will get launched in the year 2015!

I still love my GNex. Gonna use it for 1 more year.

My wife is still under GN contract and the GN is still nice and getting it done.

This is like the most stupid sentence you could write.
It's like, I remember, when the Game Boy Advance came out and in the shop where I went to buy it a guy told me for 10 minutes how it was the best console ever, how awsome it was etc.
Two years after the Game Boy SP came out and the same guy told me that this was the best console ever and blablabla.
I mean, it's obvious, the upgrade of a phone has to be better than the old version (if it wasn't what kind of upgrade would it be?!), but this doesn't mean that the previous version then sucks.
And maybe you were saying the same about the N1 when the GN came out...

Thank you all for the support of GNex in this forum. I have also switched to N5.

Are you serious? I have a newsflash for you: the Xbox one is better than the Xbox 360. This is just dumb to say dude, no offence. I still love my gnex, it rocks. Its flying and of course it wont play asphalt 8 on max. But its a 2 year old phone.. This is a stupid comparison and a bad conclusion. Sorry to say that.
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I think you should buy an I-Phone 5S

mrgnex said:
Are you serious? I have a newsflash for you: the Xbox one is better than the Xbox 360. This is just dumb to say dude, no offence. I still love my gnex, it rocks. Its flying and of course it wont play asphalt 8 on max. But its a 2 year old phone.. This is a stupid comparison and a bad conclusion. Sorry to say that.
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, I can play Asphalt 8 with graphics on Low without any lag (in medium it laggs a little bit) and I don't notice any difference in graphics (maybe some lights but irrelevant), the gameplay isn't affected even a bit so why should I care? I am not playing in a TV to tell the difference, in a small screen with a large resolution for its size (like GN) the graphics will always be good for the eye (at least for me and I'm not blind).
Asphalt 8 with Low Graphics > PSP Graphics... so, our Galaxy Nexus can preform really well in gaming, it's not that crap.

I think it's hypocritical to be a fan of the Nexus philosophy and upgrade every year cause of the specs. The original intent of the Nexus line was to show that it isn't about the hardware but the software ultimately delivers. That's why every Nexus phone up to the Gnex had subpar specs, and why people chose to buy Nexus devices cause of the philosophy. The only way I'm changing phones is when this one croaks and I haven't felt limited enough to ditch this phone for my uses. Especially over specs when realtime usage besides gaming is only milliseconds apart from $150 phone vs a $350-$700 phone. Anything, KitKat shows there's still potential to tap. Our brothers with the Nexus S, the HD2s would agree as much.

This thread is stupid. Gnex<3
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lonestrider said:
I'm agree with your comparison. Nexus 5 is much much better than GNex.
But I think it's rude to say GNex sucks.
When GNex just launched, it's also great, isn't it?
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I bought this phone due to it's hype. And frankly the S2 I feel is a better phone till today. And from launch this phone had lag issues on ICS and also grainy displays.
Battery life was also rubbish from day 1. I didn't feel it back then because I had no data plan. Speaker is also another lousy aspect of this phone. I've also had stock 4.0.1 totally made me go into a bootloop.
I went through 2 screen replacements, a battery and motherboard replacement. And today my phone reboots after using 3-5 GB of space. Does it suck? I'm afraid it sucks hard.
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I came from an iPhone 4 to a gnex when it first launched, I have to say I loved the large screen of the gnex at first because iPhones always feel tiny an narrow in comparison an still do to this day but everything else sucked about gnex.

Wow. I didn’t expect all the negativity and blind support for the GN, but I’m glad to see many here also agree with my assessment of the GN’s performance. My intention wasn’t to create a “GN sucks” thread, but, rather, to share my experience as a GN owner and enlighten my fellow GN owners as to how taken aback I was and how much better the smartphone experience is with the N5. I didn’t realize how good Android could be/how poor of a performer the GN is until I received the N5. Yes, one should expect the latest and greatest to perform better than an older model, but I chose to share my experience with the community because I am a part of the community and I wanted my fellow GN owners to know how significant this was for me, a GN owner.
As for the GN zealots, I apologize if I insulted you—feel free to keep your legacy device/I won’t make further commentary on this—but, again, the smartphone experience of a GN, compared to the N5, well, sucks, and after using the N5 I feel I was fortunate to have the display of my GN crack. Maybe you’ll get lucky as well .

you're comparing the n5 to a 2-year old phone. of course it will suck in comparison to the n5. the n5 will probably suck in comparison to whatever device is released this time in 2015.
on a tangent, though, i really wish these phones wouldn't get so big. i'd actually like a high-end phone that's not 5" or some craziness like that. i really wouldn't want to have to get an iphone just to get a high-end phone that is around the size i prefer.

naturalblue said:
on a tangent, though, i really wish these phones wouldn't get so big. i'd actually like a high-end phone that's not 5" or some craziness like that. i really wouldn't want to have to get an iphone just to get a high-end phone that is around the size i prefer.
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If I didn’t get the N5 I would have gotten the Moto X, which it probably as close as you’ll get to a modern Nexus with a smaller screen.