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Hey guys,
My contract ends at the end of July. I've already been looking at what device to upgrade to.
I'm seriously considering the Gnex. I won't be able to afford a high-end device like One X or the Galaxy SIII, so I was kinda settling on this, or possibly the One S if it drops in price.
I'm a HTC Sense fanboy, but recently I have began to get annoyed with the way Android works. I'm frustrated that it takes OEMs ages to push out OS updates to their handsets. (E.g, my phone is getting ICS around May/June, by then Jellybean would be announced, making ICS 'old')
So basically I'm think of going the pure Google way.
My simple questions.
1) will the device still be worth it by August?
2) how futureproofed is it? Will it get official upgrades beyond Jellybean?
3) how much can I expect the rough price to be of a Gnex by Summer? (Sim-free)
4) when will Google announce the succesor? (At the jellybean event or around October?)
Thanks for the assistance
EDIT: sorry, this should have gone to the Q&A...! Sorry guys, hope you can still help!
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olyloh6696 said:
1) will the device still be worth it by August?
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depends on what you consider "worth it". Yes, it will still be just as good of a phone in August (I'll no doubt still be using mine). And especially if you're cost-constrained.
2) how futureproofed is it? Will it get official upgrades beyond Jellybean?
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I'd be surprised if we see the next version officially after JB. But we'll see what direction Android goes in. That's a long time in the future.
3) how much can I expect the rough price to be of a Gnex by Summer? (Sim-free)
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Again, who knows? Its already in the mid $500's, dipping to mid $400's on deal sites. I expect it to be in the low $400's (if you're talking brand-new SIM free units) if I had to guess. But no one knows. That's at least 4 months from now.
For comparison, look at the GSM Nexus S, which still sells for just shy of $300 unlocked right now coming up on 1.5yrs old.
4) when will Google announce the succesor? (At the jellybean event or around October?)
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They announce a Nexus with each launch of Android. Probably again in October/November 2012. We may hear about JB earlier than that, but they launch the Nexus to actually release the new OS version.
Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
olyloh6696 said:
Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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Well I know several carriers/retailers in the US are now offering the Nexus free with new 2-year contract, so if you find the same type of deal in the UK then I would say it is definitely worth it.
Edit: Should have read your OP closer. Looks like the sim free Nexus off contract is still around $500 in the UK.
olyloh6696 said:
Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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The galaxy nexus is still worth it, and imo the best smartphone you can buy. Although if you can wait 3 months maybe, the next nexus should be releasing November/December and it might be better to use your contract on that phone instead of the $350 current nexus.
Cheers guys! Been leaning towards this as well. The phone is on a 2 year contract, so my worry is, after 2 years, will the phone still get Google support? I mean, how much more can android advance now?
What else are they going to add, which will require more powerful hardware?
The next nexus is likely to be based on The S3, and there doesn't seem to be a huge change In performance.
Hmmm..
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If your other choice is the One S, I'd still go for the Gnex. You can be sure that it will be supported longer than the One S.
olyloh6696 said:
Cheers guys! Been leaning towards this as well. The phone is on a 2 year contract, so my worry is, after 2 years, will the phone still get Google support? I mean, how much more can android advance now?
What else are they going to add, which will require more powerful hardware?
The next nexus is likely to be based on The S3, and there doesn't seem to be a huge change In performance.
Hmmm..
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Well with the Nexus being a 'pure' Google phone I would think it will be supported longer than other devices but the thing to keep in mind is this has been out for 9 months already, so I wouldn't expect much in the official update department come a year or year and a half from now.
To this day there is still no phone available that I would take over my Galaxy Nexus.
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To this day there is still no phone available that I would take over my Galaxy Nexus.
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Bingo! :good:
First things first
1. Its surely worth it to buy a GN. I played with my friends SIII and it sucks. It looks like a ugly white big egg. My GN performs a lot better than his SIII
2. We will get future android support yes. Imagine that the nexus s has official jellybean support.
3. I bought mine for only $403. Do you know sweet that is for such a beauty of a smartphone
Once you buy a nexus phone you will never go to a non nexus phone again... ( who agrees with me)
Andddd you will get the best custom roms and kernels, because we have the best developers. Also a GREAT community.
But see for yourself
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thegtfusion said:
First things first
1. Its surely worth it to buy a GN. I played with my friends SIII and it sucks. It looks like a ugly white big egg. My GN performs a lot better than his SIII
2. We will get future android support yes. Imagine that the nexus s has official jellybean support.
3. I bought mine for only $403. Do you know sweet that is for such a beauty of a smartphone
Once you buy a nexus phone you will never go to a non nexus phone again... ( who agrees with me)
Andddd you will get the best custom roms and kernels, because we have the best developers. Also a GREAT community.
But see for yourself
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+1000!
I just came off a 2-year Verizon contract with my Droid X, and purchased a Play Store GNex GSM (unlocked) version for $376 or so (with taxes and shipping). I am using a $30/mo. T-Mobile Monthly 4G prepaid plan (100 minutes, unlimited data and texts) SIM card with this phone, but T-Mobile is not in my area, so I mostly roam on AT&T, which is the only local GSM provider (and with whom T-Mobile have a roaming agreement). Read the thread $30/mo. phone plan thread, and learn how you can easily live within the parameters of the TMO plan that I describe. There are lots of folks available to help you with VoIP issues/setup.
I must say that my Droid X was a real workhorse for me, with a very high quality build. Despite the locked bootloader, I ran over 15 different ROMs on it, from Froyo and up to and including multiple Ice Cream Sandwich roms. My wife also had the Droid X, but is very tough on her phones, and burned through 3 of them in 2 years. The GNex is definitely not built as solid as the Droid X, but I baby my electronics and think the GNex will suit me wonderfully. However, my wife just got the SGSIII 2 days ago, and I seriously doubt that it will last 6 months. Talk about a plastic phone! Though the hardware is better, our modded GNex devices will run much better than an unmodded SGSIII. Take the plunge, I don't think you'll regret it!
I won't be able to afford a high-end device like One X or the Galaxy SIII, so I was kinda settling on this
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Word of advice -- never use that phrasing when talking talking about your GF/Wife...
I will only ever buy a Google supported phone -- the best hardware in the world is not worth it - if its not supported. Look at how quickly companies turn their back on a device once they have a new model that has as its main selling point the latest version of android.
They are in the business of selling phones, not making geeks happy. And the carriers are in business of milking their customers like a bunch of cows -- so its not their interest either. Folks give google a hard time, but hey -- they are the only company out there that is not trying to screw me while bragging about how awesome they are..
As much as I love my Nexus we are getting VERY close to Q4 and the next Nexus could be coming by November. If you can, stick it out and get that.
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There probably will be new nexus with beefed up specs and everything.. if you're fine with older specs or need cheaper device, gnex is a beautiful device... however, if I were you, I will wait for next nexus
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To this day there is still no phone available that I would take over my Galaxy Nexus.
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Really, until the next Nexus is for sale, its hard to suggest any other phone than the GNex as a complete package.
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Its not worth it to start a 2 year contract with right now. If I were you, I would buy the Gnex from google for $350. And then, sign up for a 2 year deal for an s3. Then promptly sell the unopened s3 for a profit.
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As much as I love my Nexus we are getting VERY close to Q4 and the next Nexus could be coming by November. If you can, stick it out and get that.
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kyokeun1234 said:
There probably will be new nexus with beefed up specs and everything.. if you're fine with older specs or need cheaper device, gnex is a beautiful device... however, if I were you, I will wait for next nexus
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Based on all the rave reviews I am seeing on here about everyone loving their GNex; what from a hardware perspective could make it worth waiting for the next Nexus?
I mean obviously there are some things that the GNex is missing that would be nice, HDMI and micro SD are two things that come to mind. It sounds like the GNex has an amazing display and is the ideal size (even though it is pentile), so I suppose there is potential for a slight improvement in that department. I am assuming they would throw a quad core in the next one, but from what I have read, performance is not really an issue with the GNex. I'm just not sure that it would really be worth the wait as I don't think the next one is going to be nearly as big of an upgrade that it was going from the single core smartphones that many of us had before to the GNex.
Another way I look at these types of things is the sooner you upgrade after your contract expires the better b/c then you get the next upgrade that much sooner.
olyloh6696 said:
Hello guys, its August now, and my contract is up.
Is this still worth it then? Any help is appreciated.
My other alternative is the One S...
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My GF has the Galaxy Nexus, I have HTC. We both went to an outdoor event where it was really dust, the grounds were dirt.
She used her phone all day, I used mine a few times.
By the end of the day, my HTC had dust UNDERNEATH the glass screen! However, her's had no such problems.
My brother says that the high end Samsungs are sealed air-tight.
My next phone will be either the Galaxy S 4 or next gen Nexus. No more HTC for me.
Just get a GN from Play Store for 350$. Next year you will get a great deal on the new GN model, if you want it. I personally don't like to have contracts so I'm sticking with phones purchased directly from Google.
Guys, I need a little help from my friends.
I just finished my contract with a mayor carrier who I am not going to give free advertisement and I am looking into the Galaxy Nexus. Everything I have heard about it is great. The one thing that is stopping me from buying one is :
Is there a new GN coming!!! Will I buy one and the next day Google is going to release a new one!!!
I have not been a member of this forum for a long time but from my interactions with members I can honestly say that there is a lot of smart and tech savy people here. I know answering this post will be speculating. but I know somebody here must know something!!!
Come on guys...
I ordered a galaxy nexus this weekend and am worried about the same thing. But they way I look at it even if they announce a new one tonight it will be weeks, if not months before you can even get your hands on one. So yeah it may be worth it to hold out a bit longer but I needed a phone sooner, not later and the galaxy nexus has such a huge scene that I think there will be the latest software for the next couple years. My galaxy nexus should be here tomorrow and I am so stoked to switch over to it and flash cm10 on it.
We haven't even got a hint at the new Nexus. I remember that we all called the Galaxy Nexus the Nexus Prime *long* before it came out. I haven't heard any names floating around for the new Nexus.
I do recommend buying the unlocked Nexus from the Play Store. You will have an unlocked GSM device and no contracts to worry about. The price is good too.
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I think no one will know it for sure. We all expect that Google to release the next nexus very soon but no one can guarantee anything. Honestly, I think if you need a phone now and want Nexus go for it. If you don't, you can always wait since we know the next version is coming soon.
I think even if the new phone comes out soon, the nexus will still going to be a good phone. I can see that the only good thing about the new phone is probably LTE support and most likely better camera. It of course will have higher specs for other stuff, but in my opinion, these are the only 2 major improvement of the new phone. The other specs is probably not going to be that huge of a deal
I do think that the next phone will be slightly more expensive since google has such a big success so I guess price is also something worth considering.
I also looking into the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Nexus. I S3 seems like an awesome and fun toy. The small detail is the $600 vs $350 difference in price.
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DonQTX said:
I also looking into the Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Nexus. I S3 seems like an awesome and fun toy. The small detail is the $600 vs $350 difference in price.
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I have a friend that has the s3 to me when I compare the two there isn't much different. Even though the s3 has a better processor the nexus is as smooth as the s3. I guess its all personal preference. It depends whether or not you want touch wis or pure android.
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I highly disagree, look at the Nexus 7 and the pricing. The next Nexus will be the same price if not cheaper. As far as a huge success, not really. Most people that buy these devices are geeks like me and you. The average consumer will go and buy the S3 or a low budget phone (android).
I'm excited for the new one because I think Google will get it right this time and my guess is either Sony or Asus will land it.
Looking for some feedback from the gurus:
I'm currently on a Nexus S, RasBean Jelly 4.1.1 I don't *need* a new phone, as I'm mainly on my Nexus 7, but the kid is on a RAZR v3 (11 years old) and will need something better soon. Price is a big factor...my NS cost $550 a couple years ago and $349 for the GNex sounds like a good deal. I don't need the latest hardware. My question is if anyone thinks that a better Nexus will be coming out in the $350 price range, and if not, will the GNex still be available for $350 or less? I don't mind waiting to see what comes out, but I'm worried about all the new devices being way more expensive, and not being able to get a GNex by then. Not being a "phone" guy, I don't know what the history of price/availability has been with older Nexus devices, when the new ones come out.
Thanks,
RF
Ronaldo Forenucci said:
Looking for some feedback from the gurus:
I'm currently on a Nexus S, RasBean Jelly 4.1.1 I don't *need* a new phone, as I'm mainly on my Nexus 7, but the kid is on a RAZR v3 (11 years old) and will need something better soon. Price is a big factor...my NS cost $550 a couple years ago and $349 for the GNex sounds like a good deal. I don't need the latest hardware. My question is if anyone thinks that a better Nexus will be coming out in the $350 price range, and if not, will the GNex still be available for $350 or less? I don't mind waiting to see what comes out, but I'm worried about all the new devices being way more expensive, and not being able to get a GNex by then. Not being a "phone" guy, I don't know what the history of price/availability has been with older Nexus devices, when the new ones come out.
Thanks,
RF
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The Galaxy Nexus is now a real Steal. it still competes with other top Smartphones and i would absolutely buy one if i "needed" a phone with good support
Maybe you want to wait until ned of october when the new nexus device(s) will be announced officially....
I would wait a month to see if price drops on this with announcement of new Nexus 4. This is still an awesome phone and I wouldn't trade it for any other phone out right now.
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Ronaldo Forenucci said:
Looking for some feedback from the gurus:
I'm currently on a Nexus S, RasBean Jelly 4.1.1 I don't *need* a new phone, as I'm mainly on my Nexus 7, but the kid is on a RAZR v3 (11 years old) and will need something better soon. Price is a big factor...my NS cost $550 a couple years ago and $349 for the GNex sounds like a good deal. I don't need the latest hardware. My question is if anyone thinks that a better Nexus will be coming out in the $350 price range, and if not, will the GNex still be available for $350 or less? I don't mind waiting to see what comes out, but I'm worried about all the new devices being way more expensive, and not being able to get a GNex by then. Not being a "phone" guy, I don't know what the history of price/availability has been with older Nexus devices, when the new ones come out.
Thanks,
RF
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I would say go with gNex, the next one will obviously be out by Christmas, BUT I would stick with the gNex since #1 it's obviously going to be cheaper(can be had for $50 on contract) and #2 it will have the same developer support for at least the next 2 versions of Android OS.
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Also to me removable battery is a must.
I think the gnex price drop soon as new nexus arrive...better wait until that...but honestly i preffer the gnex over the new ones(if rumors right..LG could be the manufacturer)
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Thanks for the replies guys. Now another question. I haven't been on a contract since 2009. Can I just go into my local AT&T store (I'm fine with AT&T service in my area, don't plan on switching) and say add a 2 year contract on my current account, and get the phone for less than $350? It's the same phone as from Google? Just bring it back and unlock/root/wipe like I'd do with a Google purchase (I'm a "Toolkit" User...working on that)?
RF
I'm in the market for a new phone and was thinking about the Galaxy Nexus right from Google.
What do you guys think will happen to it in the next couple weeks when the new Nexus phone(s) is released? Will the Galaxy drop in price? Or will it disappear from the site? I'm hoping it drops in price.
martyxng said:
I'm in the market for a new phone and was thinking about the Galaxy Nexus right from Google.
What do you guys think will happen to it in the next couple weeks when the new Nexus phone(s) is released? Will the Galaxy drop in price? Or will it disappear from the site? I'm hoping it drops in price.
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Obviously for some time will remain on the market, at a price much low compared to a few months ago
I'm thinking it'll probably stay on at $300 or so if that Nexus 4, if the rumors are true, is even offered on the Play store off contract. I purchased my Gnex early August and couldn't be happier.
same thing that happens on every device, price will drop like crazy. Let's face it, most of the people here will probably get the new Nexus device. This one will get old, outdated, and eventually will be "left out". Still this phone is one of the best phones that i have used. A good balance between performance, hardware and most importantly the budget.
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same thing that happens on every device, price will drop like crazy. Let's face it, most of the people here will probably get the new Nexus device. This one will get old, outdated, and eventually will be "left out". Still this phone is one of the best phones that i have used. A good balance between performance, hardware and most importantly the budget.
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why would it get old and outdated? phones on the nexus line receive updates for a while..at 1.2 dual core and 1 gb ram it should be ok for quite a while
i get that people will always buy the latest and greatest (i'm also looking to get the nexus 4 when it drops) but the great thing about the nexus is that we get a pure experience AND updates..you can't future proof your phone any better than by purchasing a nexus
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The price will definitely drop but this is still a great phone that is plenty fast and will continue to have support from developers.
Delayed Gratification Will It Pay Off
For months and months I've been itching to get an android phone. Late last year I came across Republic Wireless offering a $19/mo plan for everything on its Beta program of Wifi utilization and Sprint's cellular service. Recently I was invited to purchase the Motorola Defy and sign up. Republic ran into a problem with the Defy only being a single band phone and is now testing the dual band Defy. At $249 it seems overpriced for a device that's fast becoming outdated. That sent me searching again and led me to the Galaxy Nexus and prepaid. Seemingly no one has a bad thing to say about the gnexus. So I've been itching to buy and go with T Mobile or Straight Talk here in Madison WI.
But I'm cheap and love a bargain. I want the Gnexus. I can pick one up today for $340 from swappa with lots of extras. On the other hand Google could reduce the price on the brand new tomorrow (before Sandy screwed that up). What to do? Shall I sit still or jump in today?
I would think it would be the perfect time to buy a Galaxy Nexus. As soon as the Nexus 4 comes out, the price will drop.
From the leaks I've read, they don't seem THAT much different, especially since the galaxy will most likely get Android 4.2.
Gnex is pretty decent performer and will be a good option for budget conscious buyers in the coming few months. I expect the prices to reach around $300 very soon.
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Looks like not much reason to get the Galaxy Nexus now that the Nexus 4 was announced for $299!
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2012/10/nexus-best-of-google-now-in-three-sizes.html
Price of the Gnex will drop to $99 w/2yr......just my .02
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It's no longer available at the Play Store.
I really hope it drops in price....seeing the Nexus 4 at the EXACT same price as the Galaxy Nexus was until yesterday though kinda makes you jealous...on the one hand..I have the urge to put it for sale on Ebay to get money for the Nexus 4 but on the other hand, the Galaxy Nexus already has so much development for it (PGM, awesome kernels like Franco etc, Firefox OS) that you would have to (temporarily) give that all up until devs get their hands on the new device and port it all over to the new Nexus 4.
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I really hope it drops in price....seeing the Nexus 4 at the EXACT same price as the Galaxy Nexus was until yesterday though kinda makes you jealous...on the one hand..I have the urge to put it for sale on Ebay to get money for the Nexus 4 but on the other hand, the Galaxy Nexus already has so much development for it (PGM, awesome kernels like Franco etc, Firefox OS) that you would have to (temporarily) give that all up until devs get their hands on the new device and port it all over to the new Nexus 4.
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Only specific device configuration/binaries will be diferent, everything else will be the same.
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I would think it would be the perfect time to buy a Galaxy Nexus. As soon as the Nexus 4 comes out, the price will drop.
From the leaks I've read, they don't seem THAT much different, especially since the galaxy will most likely get Android 4.2.
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It will get 4.2... that's one of the reasons many people by the GNex in the first place - we always get the updates! ^_^
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Price of the Gnex will drop to $99 w/2yr......just my .02
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The GNex is $50 w/2year. I just bought mine last week and that's what I paid.
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It will get 4.2... that's one of the reasons many people by the GNex in the first place - we always get the updates! ^_^
The GNex is $50 w/2year. I just bought mine last week and that's what I paid.
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Nice.....I guess I should update my post, lol
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Hello Guys i made my mind a few days ago to buy a tablet probably nexus 7 than i come to know that there are not many tablet optimized apps so now i want to buy a phone but confused between Nexus 4 and galaxy nexus ,, htc one x was also i my list but i cut that out as OS updates on nexus device is quicker than htc
The main problem is , in my country i cant order phone from playstore therefore the nexus 4 will cost me around $450 ~ $500.
Whereas the samsung galaxy nexus will cost around $300 ~ $320 so if you guys can tell me is there any advantage of nexus 4 over galaxy nexus (in term of apps availablity) i means if apps in android store will lag on dual core and run smooth on quad core or both can run anything smootly so if you guys please tell me i will be thankful
i am a student
wnat this for day to day purpose
maybe someday for android development.
need a camera once in a while listen songs
want battery atleast 12 hrs
if money is a factor get the gnex.. if its not get the n4
If you can afford the Nexus 4, go with the Nexus 4. Pretty much every app on the Play Store will run fine on the Galaxy Nexus except some of the NEW high end games but your need for a possible development phone, more battery life and a decent camera suggest you are better served by the Nexus 4.
You pretty much answered your own question with the "possible app development" remark because if you are doing that, you will only be left behind if you don't have the latest developer phone.
If you have the money, then get the Nexus 4. If you're short on money, save some more and get the Nexus 4.
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If you have the money, then get the Nexus 4. If you're short on money, save some more and get the Nexus 4.
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lol..i like this reply
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If you can afford the Nexus 4, go with the Nexus 4. Pretty much every app on the Play Store will run fine on the Galaxy Nexus except some of the NEW high end games but your need for a possible development phone, more battery life and a decent camera suggest you are better served by the Nexus 4.
You pretty much answered your own question with the "possible app development" remark because if you are doing that, you will only be left behind if you don't have the latest developer phone.
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haven't encountered a single game that won't run on gnex and I play a lot.
I prefer gnex. the glass back, LCD display, etc.... all keep me from really wanting to get the nexus 4. especially after how easily it broke in the verge review
I feel like nexus 5 will be something I'll really want
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haven't encountered a single game that won't run on gnex and I play a lot.
I prefer gnex. the glass back, LCD display, etc.... all keep me from really wanting to get the nexus 4. especially after how easily it broke in the verge review
I feel like nexus 5 will be something I'll really want
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I'm sticking with the Gnex as well because of the glass and the fact that I don't really play games. The Nexus 5 or whatever its called is going to be my jewel next year.
Im just waiting nexus 5 on htc,
For now it will be better sticking with galaxy nexus,
Since many dev for the rom, it doesnt matter quad or dual for me.
crixley said:
haven't encountered a single game that won't run on gnex and I play a lot.
I prefer gnex. the glass back, LCD display, etc.... all keep me from really wanting to get the nexus 4. especially after how easily it broke in the verge review
I feel like nexus 5 will be something I'll really want
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I'm sticking with the Gnex as well because of the glass and the fact that I don't really play games. The Nexus 5 or whatever its called is going to be my jewel next year.
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hey dont hate on that glass back.. i just saw a friends n4 today and gotta admit you might wanna be little more careful but that back is sexy, especially the design
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Im just waiting nexus 5 on htc,
For now it will be better sticking with galaxy nexus,
Since many dev for the rom, it doesnt matter quad or dual for me.
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i just hope the devs do stay and dont leave lol
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Im just waiting nexus 5 on htc,
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I don't see HTC getting it. I see Motorola getting it.
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hey dont hate on that glass back.. i just saw a friends n4 today and gotta admit you might wanna be little more careful but that back is sexy, especially the design
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i just hope the devs do stay and dont leave lol
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a little more careful?
guaranteed you'll see lots of broken phones after tiny little drops (which happen to all of us).
it's a stupid design.imo
I'll be sticking to my GNex. Upgrading a phone is me going from my Nexus One to a Galaxy Nexus. Going from a Galaxy Nexus to a Nexus 4 is not an upgrade imo - it's just about having the latest phone, hype, etc. There really isn't anything out there for myself that's going to get developed for me to require a Nexus 4.
Glass back? How many people are going to spend more than 10 seconds to look at the back of the phone to acknowledge it looks cool. Not worth the trouble of tip-toeing around with it so it doesn't drop and break, and I assure you many will drop their N4 and many will have broken glass. I'm surprised that the glass even broke. Isn't it supposed to be Gorilla Glass 2? I'm probably mistaken because from videos I've seen of GG2, it doesn't look like something that would crack from a subtle drop to the floor, but who knows.
johno86 said:
I'll be sticking to my GNex. Upgrading a phone is me going from my Nexus One to a Galaxy Nexus. Going from a Galaxy Nexus to a Nexus 4 is not an upgrade imo - it's just about having the latest phone, hype, etc. There really isn't anything out there for myself that's going to get developed for me to require a Nexus 4.
Glass back? How many people are going to spend more than 10 seconds to look at the back of the phone to acknowledge it looks cool. Not worth the trouble of tip-toeing around with it so it doesn't drop and break, and I assure you many will drop their N4 and many will have broken glass. I'm surprised that the glass even broke. Isn't it supposed to be Gorilla Glass 2? I'm probably mistaken because from videos I've seen of GG2, it doesn't look like something that would crack from a subtle drop to the floor, but who knows.
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it's scratch resistant not crack resistant
if you have no nexus device > nexus 4
if you have already the galaxy nexus > dont buy it
If i were you Shah.. I would go for the Galaxy Nexus.. First of all you stated your reasons of why you wanted to buy a phone + you have a little budget constraint.. The only solution to that is..buy a Galaxy Nexus...However, i do love that sexy looking Nexus 4 though, But just like ip4, etc.. it will be facing some problems with the back cracking etc.. But then again, how many of us goes around without buying a casing for our phones? And as far as gaming is concern. The galaxy Nexus can handle all the latest games so far, except for maybe tegra 3 games. Dual core phones aren't yet outdated. (you can check out reviews for Galaxy S3 quadcore vs dual core, basically the same thing) Cheers~ i hope i helped..Good luck in making your decision bro!
darkarvan said:
if you have no nexus device > nexus 4
if you have already the galaxy nexus > dont buy it
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This, unless u had the extra money around
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doomed151 said:
If you have the money, then get the Nexus 4. If you're short on money, save some more and get the Nexus 4.
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Perfect.
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johno86 said:
I'll be sticking to my GNex. Upgrading a phone is me going from my Nexus One to a Galaxy Nexus. Going from a Galaxy Nexus to a Nexus 4 is not an upgrade imo - it's just about having the latest phone, hype, etc. There really isn't anything out there for myself that's going to get developed for me to require a Nexus 4.
Glass back? How many people are going to spend more than 10 seconds to look at the back of the phone to acknowledge it looks cool. Not worth the trouble of tip-toeing around with it so it doesn't drop and break, and I assure you many will drop their N4 and many will have broken glass. I'm surprised that the glass even broke. Isn't it supposed to be Gorilla Glass 2? I'm probably mistaken because from videos I've seen of GG2, it doesn't look like something that would crack from a subtle drop to the floor, but who knows.
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+1
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darkarvan said:
if you have no nexus device > nexus 4
if you have already the galaxy nexus > dont buy it
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+1
Please continue your discussion in the sticky thread for other devices and comparisons
Thanks
FNM