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WTB Nexus One or Samsung Galaxy S?

Hello,
Which one should do you guys think I should buy?
The Nexus One or the Samsung Galaxy S?
I really like the N1 because its really fast with Froyo 2.2 and it has a nice look to it and because it has an LED flash. Also because it has Adobe Flash but I dont really need all that because Im only 14 years old and im going to use it for texting mostly. and is texting on the N1 good? like is it responsive?
But I also like the SGS because it has a 4 inch scrren with an SUPER AMOLED screen. And i also like it because its really fast with games and the 720p recording is really good. But I dont really like the UI on it so do you guys think I could change it and make it look like the N1s UI? and is it good texting with this phone?
THANKS IN ADVANCE

Seeing that you are in the N1 forums, I'd say get a Nexus One
Why don't you wait until the S comes out to see how you like it? Spec wise it looks dope but I've always been disappointed by Samsung in the past...

I would die for either at 14. That said either is good

I would think the galaxy's better game performance would be a winner for you as well, the superior multitouch could help in emulators and other games due to the lack of hardware controls. I also say get some hands on with the galaxy and see how well it is built and your like of the UI. I use a launcher replacement that lets me use the Galaxy style app menu, and its not better or worse, just different.
I do not know who is paying for the phone, so I can not advocate the rooting side for you; seems irresponsible if parents or someone else is footing the bill. If its your money feel free to take the risk on warranty and brick potential issues if you so wish. The N1 has the rooting ease going for it.

If you don't want gingerbread the moment it comes out then I'd say get the Samsung. =)

Hey I'm 14, and I'd say texting on the N1 is okay, if not a bit irritating the first time you use it. I'd recommend you getting the HTC_IME keyboard, which is MUCH better than anything else out there IMHO.
You'd like the Galaxy S because it's faster, thinner, lighter, has a larger (spectacular-looking Super AMOLED) screen, has better multimedia capabilities, has TV out, has built-in storage and has a better camera.
On the other hand, you'd like the Nexus One because of the coloured notifications, the build quality, the reliability, the customization, the first-in-line for updates privileges, the community support and the wonderful HTC support. You might also will prefer the stock Android experience over TouchWiz that Samsung shoves into their phones.
Also, the Nexus One - being a Google phone - has the largest selection of Custom ROMs and root options to it. There's just so much to tinker with. If you don't want to tinker with your phone then the Galaxy S may be more suitable but otherwise the N1 wins hands-down.
Seeing that you want games and 720p video (which the N1 does), the Galaxy S seems better. The SGX + Cortex A8 combo is much faster than the Snapdragon + Adreno in the Nexus One.

Nexus one with swype done deal.
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If you're mainly going to be texting, go with the Galaxy. The N1 has some annoying issues with its touch screen.

lodes0 said:
Nexus one with swype done deal.
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I second that, swype is the only constantly reliable keyboard replacement that I've found.

if both phones had identical features, i would say go with the nexus because its far superior build quality. hell, the galaxy is only like, what, 115 grams or something? its INCREDIBLY lightweight feeling/plasticy/cheap toy feel, while the nexus is solid aluminim, rather heavy, and just feels like a high quality machine in your hand. plus its so thin.
that said, the galaxy does have better GPU and CPU for gaming. but samsung do not update their phones, so you wont get updates unless you root your phone. just search the forum, this topic has come up a lot already with lots of useful info already posted.

i wouldn't get the Samsung for 2 reasons
1: 4" inch screen.. the Nexus screen is perfect size for me and the 4 inch screen will be way to big for me. but its all in a personal decision.
2: it's SAMSUNG.. meaning poor and almost non-existent updates and poor customer support.
And WTF, it doesn't come with a SD Card included some places.. that's very poor by Samsung.. Those specs, that price and no SD included??

Am I stupid if I upgrade from Nexus One to Captivate ?

Hi,
Just wanted to get some feedback from knowledgeable peeps around
My contract is up and was wondering if its a wise decision to switch from my utterly delightful Nexus One to more powerful Samsung Captivate
I like the flexibility and freedom to play around on my Nexus One, but the Super AMOLED and Faster GPU has been calling me to Samsung Captivate.
All the 2 cents are welcome.
Cheers

it really depends on a few things:
can you survive without a trackball? if you do any remote desktop stuff, a trackball is almost essential. also some games work better with a trackball as opposed to your fat finger covering up most of the screen (including whatever you're trying to control).
do you currently not have a case on your n1? you'll def need one with the captivate (or any galaxy s phone), as they aren't built like the n1. they don't have a unibody design that resists overall damage to the phone. if you get a galaxy s device, i highly recommend getting a hard case for it.
can you live with not always having the latest and greatest developments on your device?being that the nexus is now the second google developer phone, you can almost guarantee that it'll have everything FIRST. any developing directly from google or the other XDA devs will most likely be implemented on the nexus before any other phone.
just a few things to consider. i'm sure someone will add some more...
you could also think of it this way: would you be willing to trade in your honda civic tuner (with nos, supercharger, and the works) for a mustang/camaro or equivalent?

I've actually seriously considered this (but for the Vibrant) and come to the conclusion that you will not be disappointed by either choice. One thing you could do is post a similar question in the Captivate forums but ask what people opinion of the captivate is from previous nexus one users.
On the note of the AMOLED screen and the gpu its a matter of importance? Do you play a lot of games? If so the gpu will definitely be a necessity. If you watch a lot of media the screen will be a must.
Do you mod/plan to mod your phone a lot? If so then the Nexus might still be the better choice.
Also the trackball is gone so there is no led notifications on the Galaxy S phones.
-Cheers

antoniouslj said:
it really depends on a few things:
can you survive without a trackball? if you do any remote desktop stuff, a trackball is almost essential. also some games work better with a trackball as opposed to your fat finger covering up most of the screen (including whatever you're trying to control).
do you currently not have a case on your n1? you'll def need one with the captivate (or any galaxy s phone), as they aren't built like the n1. they don't have a unibody design that resists overall damage to the phone. if you get a galaxy s device, i highly recommend getting a hard case for it.
can you live with not always having the latest and greatest developments on your device?being that the nexus is now the second google developer phone, you can almost guarantee that it'll have everything FIRST. any developing directly from google or the other XDA devs will most likely be implemented on the nexus before any other phone.
just a few things to consider. i'm sure someone will add some more...
you could also think of it this way: would you be willing to trade in your honda civic tuner (with nos, supercharger, and the works) for a mustang/camaro or equivalent?
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Well I havent had an opportunity/requirements to do any Remote Desktops so havent used trackball to its full potential.. but I love the trackball notifications.
I do have a hard case and a lovely one for my N1 [Seidio]. Yes I would ofcourse get a hard case for any phone that I buy.
Third point is really important. I am a CM source builder.. and I do that almost every 2 days from my laptop. I would hate to not be able to do that to the Captivate..
Choices Choices.. Cant pick one..

android.activate said:
Hi,
Just wanted to get some feedback from knowledgeable peeps around
My contract is up and was wondering if its a wise decision to switch from my utterly delightful Nexus One to more powerful Samsung Captivate
I like the flexibility and freedom to play around on my Nexus One, but the Super AMOLED and Faster GPU has been calling me to Samsung Captivate.
All the 2 cents are welcome.
Cheers
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Hi
I had the UK version the Galaxy s and I have to say I was very disappointed. The lag problem is a massive issue after owning the Nexus and the Touchwiz is very cartoon like but that's a matter of opinion, and if you try and use Launcher Pro it starts to slow down even more. The gps another known issue does not work and the internet is slow. The screen is fab and so is the HD video but that's it. The build is poor and as for regular updates from Samsung ? well you know there history.
I always said that I would not have a Samsung for one reason or another but this looked great, but I'm bitterly disappointed and with Handsets like this coming out, it's going to put new owners of Android off.
So I have sent mine back and got a new Nexus as my daughter had my other and she prefers it to her IPhone 3GS........Good girl
Sorry if I ranted on.......

Blueman101 said:
I've actually seriously considered this (but for the Vibrant) and come to the conclusion that you will not be disappointed by either choice. One thing you could do is post a similar question in the Captivate forums but ask what people opinion of the captivate is from previous nexus one users.
On the note of the AMOLED screen and the gpu its a matter of importance? Do you play a lot of games? If so the gpu will definitely be a necessity. If you watch a lot of media the screen will be a must.
Do you mod/plan to mod your phone a lot? If so then the Nexus might still be the better choice.
Also the trackball is gone so there is no led notifications on the Galaxy S phones.
-Cheers
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The question is posted on Captivate forums.. awaiting feedback.
Yes, I love playing games, I play HomeRunBattle 3D, and Asphalt5 mostly. HrB 3D is still manageable, but Asphalt 5 is a power hungry beast that brings the Nexus to its knees...
But alas.. I am an android developer and I love the mods and and trying out stuff..
Questions.. Questions... (TODO or NOT TODO ) !!

android.activate said:
The question is posted on Captivate forums.. awaiting feedback.
Yes, I love playing games, I play HomeRunBattle 3D, and Asphalt5 mostly. HrB 3D is still manageable, but Asphalt 5 is a power hungry beast that brings the Nexus to its knees...
But alas.. I am an android developer and I love the mods and and trying out stuff..
Questions.. Questions... (TODO or NOT TODO ) !!
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If u love to flash and tweak, then the N1 will do the trick

Exactly. Its harder to tweak the galaxy series. I love my n1, but have been drooling over the captivate.

Gingerbread is just around the corner, and there will be a whole new wave of devices out that blow the SGS away. I see the Galaxy S as more of a side-grade, I'm afraid.

Don't you lose "unlimited" data if you upgrade your contract with ATT?

i think you can keep your unlimited data if you were grandfathered in.
anyway if you get the captivate you should flash stock android on it immediately. i played with a captivate 2 days ago, and it was actually not as smooth as the nexus running launcher pro. plus i hated the UI samsung put on there. the nexus is just so open and easy to tweak, i'd be a hard decision. plus have you seen the Desire HD yesterday? so many phoens are around the corner. i wont be tempted until something really blows away the nexus, like dual core CPU. the galaxy is still too close to matching the nexus specs, 1ghz, 512mb, etc.
you could save your upgrade. or use it on an iphone 4 and sell that thing for like 600 bucks profit.

RogerPodacter said:
i think you can keep your unlimited data if you were grandfathered in.
anyway if you get the captivate you should flash stock android on it immediately. i played with a captivate 2 days ago, and it was actually not as smooth as the nexus running launcher pro. plus i hated the UI samsung put on there. the nexus is just so open and easy to tweak, i'd be a hard decision. plus have you seen the Desire HD yesterday? so many phoens are around the corner. i wont be tempted until something really blows away the nexus, like dual core CPU. the galaxy is still too close to matching the nexus specs, 1ghz, 512mb, etc.
you could save your upgrade. or use it on an iphone 4 and sell that thing for like 600 bucks profit.
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So do I sell my IPhone Contract too..? I am not sure how selling of iPhone works.

I also looked at the Galaxy S series (although the Vibrant not the Captivate) but I prefer the trackball for being able to precisely edit text. I think that Gingerbread will make a world of difference and the N1will of course get it first... Samsung has a horrible history of updates and on a more personal level Touchwiz looks like a cartoon and I hate it. I LOVE stock (vanilla) android. Just my humble opinion.

One thing to highly consider is that the hummingbird processor is not as fast as ours in the n1 it may run at 1ghz but it doesn't process as fast, my wife has a vibrant and I've run several benchmarks on both devices and the n1 blows the vibrant away every single time.

dowmace said:
One thing to highly consider is that the hummingbird processor is not as fast as ours in the n1 it may run at 1ghz but it doesn't process as fast, my wife has a vibrant and I've run several benchmarks on both devices and the n1 blows the vibrant away every single time.
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2.2

Paul22000 said:
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yeah i was just gonna say
The hummingbird 1ghz wrecks the snapdragon 1ghz (sadly) but the reason currently the n1 is winning is because of Froyo and the JIT. Just look at the quadrant scores pre-froyo

I took my Vibrant back for the fact that...
I missed the Track Ball.
I missed the sturdy, heavy build of the Nexus, the Vibrant is very cheap and plastic feeling.
I missed the Flash on the camera.
I just over all hope that a phone similar to the Nexus but with a larger screen is developed..

android.activate said:
So do I sell my IPhone Contract too..? I am not sure how selling of iPhone works.
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No you just sell the iPhone itself. You can remove the iPhone off your account anytime you want, even the day after you sign the new contract. All ATT cares about is that you pay your bill every month and fulfill your 2 years. So you can take the iPhone data plan off your account immediately.
It's an option to consider. Some people do it but if you aren't comfortable then don't worry about it.

dowmace said:
One thing to highly consider is that the hummingbird processor is not as fast as ours in the n1 it may run at 1ghz but it doesn't process as fast, my wife has a vibrant and I've run several benchmarks on both devices and the n1 blows the vibrant away every single time.
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Your joking right ? The only benchmark the n1 wins in is linpack . Cause of jit... quadrant we get 2200 with a hack without jit vs 1300 or so on n1? The sgs wins in almost every benchmark ..... the gpu totally smashes the n1... I've had both, n1 is a Tad faster feeling due to stock android ..... and jit ...
Gps works fine on my vibrant ...
N1 is awesome , but sgs wins hands down... especially soon with all 4 carriers having it... it'll have plenty mods.
Oh and it does not feel cheap ... not as sturdy as the n1 but n1 is heavier and will fall harder... also it comes with a extra cover for the back.. just awesome..
I love my n1, but my vibrant eats it alive.. especially in gpu .

I have both an and a captivate. N1 build quality is superb. N1 customization is awesome. Awesome dev support. Guaranteed firmeware support unlike samsung. You never know when samsung will stop upgrading. No guarantee they will get gingerbread neither. But n1 is getting outdated. But still my everyday phone.
However, captivate is a great device. Great samoled screen. Built quality is okay. Not as quality as n1. Very plasticee. At least captivate has the metal plate on the back to look cool. Vibrant all plastic. Not doggy the iphony lol. Sure this will get outdated soon but all devices will. It will matter whether u want the device now. You wait for the next device another one comes out. That's technology. There are mods on this device built by xda devs already. Already out putting crazy benchmark numbers. But not as smoothas the n1 on custom froyo. However cyanogen mod is in the works. They will be support by not comparable to n1. So far i like both device. Sure track ball and froyo is nice. But having the capability to play and watch games and movies with hd quality nice too. So i wouldn't completely cross out captivate or galaxy s. I just wish i had the euro version though. They seem to have more devs working on it. Captivate and vibrabrant dev is little slower then galaxy s. But can't beat a $100 for a fine piece of technology.
Oh btw, i upgraded both of my parents line with iphone 4 and sold those suckers for 600 bucks per pop. Save that money to buy something else when something better comes out. Perhaps nexus two. Lol. Or maybe the Htc desire hd/ace. I hope they release the quad band gsm version. Prob euros will be out late this year, hope i can't import a asian quad band or aussie quad band version.
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[Q] Should i buy Galaxy s or Desire HD? or wait for the Nexus S?

Hello all.
I want to buy a mobile phone but i don't know what should i buy.
I don't care if my phone is big.(there isn't too big for screen)
but.
in my country (israel), thr prices are the issue.
those are the prices for the phones: (from a mobile store):
HTC Desire HD: 1086$
Samsung Galaxy s(i9000): 768$
Htc Desire:582$
i really want the best phone for the best price.
is there really a reason to add 300$ for the Desire HD?
or should i go for the Galaxy S?
BTW: A8 or Snapdragon?
Thanks All!

The one reason I wouldn't buy the Desire HD is the lack of internal storage space. I mean, 1.5GB vs 16GB? Yes, you can add on a microSD card and move your apps to storage, but the fact that many apps themselves don't let you do it is going to make things a tad more complicated than it has to be. Plus, you'll have to dish out some extra money for a microSD card, unless HTC provides you with one.
That said, the reason I would get the Desire HD is mainly because of the HTC Sense software, oh and the 8MP camera. While the 5MP camera on the Galaxy S is great, the lack of an LED flash leaves a lot to be desired. And TouchWiz isn't really my favourite UI, which is why I've flashed my SGS with a custom ROM and installed LauncherPro.
In terms of performance, I'd say they're about on par with each other. Bigger RAM gives the DHD a bit of an edge over the SGS, but the Hummingbird processor is just significantly better at rendering graphics.
I'm happy with my SGS, and personally, 4.0-inch is the limit for me. Anything above that should really go in the tablet category. Plus, after using the S-AMOLED screen on the SGS, regular LCD screens feel a bit.. insufficient, if you know what I mean.
This is just my opinion. Don't take my word for it. I still think the Desire HD is an awesome phone, just not for me. Since there's also the price factor to think about, and in your case there is a USD300 price difference. I'd seriously think about what I'd pay an extra USD300 for.

I'll wait for a nexus S.

If you are able to get Google Nexus S,
there is absolutely no reason to bother with Samsung Galaxy S.
If I could get Nexus S, I wouldn't even bother with any other phone including Desire HD.

except the nexus s is only coming out with tmobile 3g frequencies..

wait for galaxy s 2 or x12 (lol)

well...
I don't really see alot of changes in the Nexus...
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3620&idPhone2=3115
yeah it's has Led and a few other tiny things..
but it's seems that the hardware is the same...
and i don't think that Desire HD worth adding 300$...
I think i will go with the Galaxy S,
Maybe i will exchange it after the Nexus come out
..
BTW! The Galaxt S2 looks Great!!!

Think you should go with the Galaxy S if you get a sweet deal. Otherwise, might as well get the Nexus S since it's slightly updated with Gingerbread.
In reality, it boils downs to, which one do you like better. The straight one or the concave one. Haha.

Not worth getting a galaxy s, developing is slow kinda, but since nexus s is a Google phone with stock aosp gingerbread, u shud get more devs working on it. And get cm first, miui , and all the other mods available.
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webstar1 said:
Not worth getting a galaxy s, developing is slow kinda, but since nexus s is a Google phone with stock aosp gingerbread, u shud get more devs working on it. And get cm first, miui , and all the other mods available.
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That what i thought about..
The Galaxy S and the Nexus S are the same phone.
so i guess that every mod that will be on Nexus will be on the Galaxy..
that why i'm taking the Galaxy...
(and i'm an Apple dev... :S)

I would wait
I would wait and get Nexus S instead of Galaxy S.
The reasons:
1. Price (~530$ in US if I'm not mistaken). If you have a friend visiting US (preferably one of the tax-free states), ship it directly to the hotel and ask him to bring it.
2. You get "stock" android with fastest adoption of new releases. Samsung's froyo adoption is about half a year late after Nexus and is far below in terms of tuning quality.
3. Even if Nexus S is just a remake of Galaxy, second generation should theoretically have some problems of the first generation resolved... (lag, GPS just to name a few).

BTW all..
I can't find any comparing between the i9000 vs the HD7
HD7 cost the same as the i9000 here.
so maybe i should get the HD7?

AFAIK, HD7 is windows, not android... Does it matter to you?

I'm due to upgrade my Hero in January and currently torn between Desire HD, Galaxy S and Nexus S.
Here's my random thoughts so far, good and bad:
Nexus S
-Nice form factor, but possibly plasticy build like SGS.
-I'm not bothered about the vanilla Android experience as I would like to root flash a custom ROM from day one / as soon as available.
-I have a DSLR so the addition on LED flash over the SGS is no deal breaker.
-I have no intention of video calling so front facing camera is of no concern.
-NFC is not something I will ever use.
-Was expecting dual core, or at least a jump up from 1GHz.
-Unsure if / when T-Mobile UK will stock them.
-Most future proof of the three phones.
-Great screen.
Desire HD
-This was the main contendor to begin with but battery life seems to be a big issue for some and I don't really want a phone I have to either not use fully, disable features or charge more than once a day.
-It has Sense UI, which I have always liked.
-Great build, but possibly a little big.
-Nicest looking of the 3 phones.
-Screen not as good as Nexus S, SGS.
-Again, I have a DSLR so the 8MP camera + flash is nothing for me to get excited about.
Galaxy S
-Laggy out of the box - fixed with custom ROMs and other methods.
-GPS issues - Has this been fixed yet?
-Looks a bit too much like iPhone 3GS.
-Comfortable to hold, but feels a bit plasticy.
-Should get similar updates to Nexus 2, or at least good ports.
-Great screen.
-Increasing amount of decent custom ROMs, mods and themes.
So, with all that said, I'm still no closer to choosing one!
T-Mobile UK do both DHD and SGS already so I'll wait and see if they carry the Nexus S and then maybe I'll be able to make my mind up
Lee

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AFAIK, HD7 is windows, not android... Does it matter to you?
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I understand that the HD7 is almost the same as Desire HD in all terms..
so i guess that it's only a metter of time that a Dual boot will come out..I think..
What do you say?
I want to buy the mobile this week... I can't wait >_<
HD7 or i9000?

I know how you feel Lee...
But for me the Desire HD isn't a choice, cos it's cost 300$ more then the other phones..
that why i think about the HD7 as a choise..
and another thing.... The price hasn't change a bit even if you buy a Used one..

ofear69 said:
I know how you feel Lee...
But for me the Desire HD isn't a choice, cos it's cost 300$ more then the other phones..
that why i think about the HD7 as a choise..
and another thing.... The price hasn't change a bit even if you buy a Used one..
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Wow, that's quite a price jump!
Personally, I'd go for the i9000 over any WinMo 7 based phone purely from an OS point of view.
My friend has the HTC Trophy WinMo 7 phone and it's a great handset, however I think the OS has a while to go before it's a worthy competitor for Android.

Don't buy Desire HD, it's a crap, beside the higher price than SGS, its battery life is horrible and its screen is never as good as Samsung's Super AMOLED.
If time is not problem, you should wait for Nexus S because it has the same specs as SGS plus Android 2.3, flash LED and good supports from Google.

You should get the desire hd it looks the best it don't have that crappy pentile and HTC has a 8mpx camera with flash has a micro SD card slot , and does anyone even use more than 500mb for apps/games anyway ?? , xda already has some wicked roms and with the new snapdragon(better than hummingbird *opinion*) the phone is mega fast straight outside the box and finally HTC always is the next in line for there updates
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But Nexus S not working on 850MHz for 3G
gshklover said:
I would wait and get Nexus S instead of Galaxy S.
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3. Even if Nexus S is just a remake of Galaxy, second generation should theoretically have some problems of the first generation resolved... (lag, GPS just to name a few).
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I was waiting for the Nexus S - I really wanted a stock Android phone, and when I saw the pictures I got very excited - and then I saw the lack of 850MHz 3G (UMTS) support.
Arguable the fastest and best coverage 3G network in Australia, the Telstra network runs on 850MHz (like AT&T and Rogers I believe). Pricing might not be as good - but work can pay for that .
So my question - should I wait with fingers crossed that a 850MHz 3G version of the Nexus S is developed/released, or should I just get a SGS (Telsta capable version - sorry can't post link am too much of a noob) and load stock Android on to it (assuming that in a couple of months someone will have figured how to do this for Gingerbread)?
I'm tempted to wait at least a little while, as no announcement of any availably of the Nexus S in Australia yet, but I really want to upgrade from my BlackBerry Bold soon (it and it's temperamental scroll "pearl" are is driving me mad!) The temptation to wait yet longer for a Honeycomb flavored phone is probably not enough to make me hold off.
Thanks for any thoughts/opinions on this idea

So the Nexus one is getting older... whats the next best phone to upgrade to?

Hello all,
So I know some of the developers are moving on to better phones... and I wonder, after the nexus one which has been an awesome phone, whats the latest greatest everyones going to (I use Att)

You didn't give a time frame for your upgrade but if you can hold out then the S2 looks like an excellent option. It's the first phone that I feel upgrades everything about the N1 and will likely be as popular as the original Galaxy S with the devs. It does lack NFC and has the same resolution as the N1 but it'll probably be years before NFC is commonplace (In the UK at least) and the Super Amoled Plus screen has been called one of the best, if not the best displays out there by several reviews (Check out engadgets review).

The LG 2X (or G2X) is gaining a bit of momentum, although the stock software is pretty bad.

I'd definitely gofor the galaxy S2. Thats like the phone of the millennia.
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The S2 has NFC really (point of correction)
And to add to that, i have been using N1 since the month it came out and to be frank the only phone worthy of being an upgrade to my N1 is the Samsung Galaxy S2.

bmimam said:
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Not in the UK it doesn't

I don't want to go any bigger, so probably Desire S unless the Galaxy S2 Mini is almost exactly the same with the only difference being 3.7" vs 4.3" screen.

i didn't make up my mind between htc sensation or samsung g s2

I'd definitely go for the s2. I see more value for money on that.but that's just me.
Sent from my Nexus One

Agreed, the Galaxy S II is the first phone that has looked liked a worthwhile upgrade to the N1. I've been a little tempted by it, however I've decided I can hold out a bit longer - for the possibility of a Nexus 3 in December. I'm hoping it'll be as revolutionary as the N1, and not a complete disappointment like the Nexus S.

I wouldn't really call the Nexus S a disappointment.... just more of a Nexus One.5; upgraded touch pannel, NFC, better GPU/CPU. It just wasn't a huge leap like the the previous ~500ghz phones to the Snapdragon.
I wanted the Sensation because I don't like the way Samsung has treated their upgrades, but if the SGSII is hackable enough I might concider it over the Sensation.

I'm thinking HTC Pyramid/Sensation...if it can be unlocked & rooted

I'm a vanilla stock Nexus guy, so I just splurged on a Nexus S. If it weren't for an accident, I probably would've hold out for the 3rd Nexus iteration or Samsung Galaxy S II.

Any phone with dual core and gingerbread in it

anything dual core
Seriously there is no point going with the Desire S or anything like that.
You're getting the same CPU except die shrinked. OK GPU is better but I'm not big on touch screen gaming so its moot for me, of course you may think otherwise. Screen, battery, functionality all similar to Nexus, you won't see much difference.
Basically you want a major bump, and that means atrix, SGS2, sensation, LG2x.
atrix is bootloader locked, ditto sensation. not sure about LG2x but it only has 512RAM, otherwise looks like a good phone. But Samsung Galaxy S2 looks like the runaway best option - you get a vastly better screen, better battery, cpu and gpu that smokes, also ships with gingerbread, very popular so lots of dev support, can't lose. Only issue is cost, gigantor size and availability - apparently there are 3 million preorders/backorders!!!!
In all honesty if SGS2 is not for you, I'd just wait. I'm doing that with my nexus one, I figure a 3.7 or 4" superphone is round the corner (not too keen on 4.3 gigantic size either), or I'll just save a few hundred bucks, in meantime the nexus is still trucking along doing everything I need it to do (push emails, SIP, music, light browsing, google sauce integration, gps, and oh yeah it works as a phone lol).

Is the new Sammy only coming out for ATT or is there also a Tmo version?

first time nexus one user. like it but i see y they made the s. had the g2x took it back, and i have the xperia play on the way. might go with the sensation on the 6th. they cracked the thunderbolt so they will crack that as well. ill keep selling and trading till than.

I have the GS1 and I am for sure getting a GS2. I have had all the droids except for the charge and the galaxy line is far superior to any other Droid. The only other phone I would get is the next Nexus. The rumor is its going to be the Nexus R.
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tyvallely said:
I have the GS1 and I am for sure getting a GS2. I have had all the droids except for the charge and the galaxy line is far superior to any other Droid. The only other phone I would get is the next Nexus. The rumor is its going to be the Nexus R.
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Nexus R? How about Nexus 3!

I've Bern full out nexus one proponent. But the galaxy s2 is finally what interests me to upgrade. Its very future proof, comes with up to date android 2.3.3, minimal skin, and unlocked boot loader. It ticks every box more than any other upcoming phone.

[Q] Question about buying the Note

Hi Everyone,
I'm torn between buying one of the two super phones: Samsung Galaxy Note and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus / Google Nexus Prime.
I've done some research using Google about the phones.
ht tp://ww w.androidauthority. com/galaxy-note-vs-galaxy-s2-vs-galaxy-nexus-the-best-of-the-best-32011/
ht tp:/ /social-catalog. com/samsung-galaxy-note-vs-google-nexus-prime
ht tp:/ /versusio. com/en/google-nexus-prime-vs-samsung-galaxy-note
It is my understanding that the Note is superior from what I have understood:
1. Bigger Screen of the Note makes it really awesome visually
2. Marginally better resolution for the Note as well
3. MUCH longer battery life on the Note although it said it is because of the screen size which begs me to ask: does that mean in effect it will be the same as the Nexus Prime's?
4. Note will also get upgraded to ICS
5. Note and NP have both got great screens - Super AMOLED
6. Galaxy Note has a better camera
7. Galaxy Note does or does not have a MICRO SD slot? I have read mixed reports on this. But, I am assuming both have that option of expandable memory. Am I correct?
Given all this I am concluding that the Note is a much better phone.
Am I right? Or am I missing something crucial? I don't "have" to buy a phone right now so is there another better phone with quad core coming out? I don't want to buy the phone and then 2 months later or in Q2 2012 have a new Quad core phone come out.
What do you guys think?
Please help me out here

Of course it has Micro SD slot..
And you are missing one of the best part.. THE "S PEN"

If u keep waiting for somthing better,u'll never able to buy anything..and the nexus is just better than the note in term of being a bit more compact than the note...if you want to buy a good phone buy the galaxy note...update to latest custom firmware and you get an ultimate device...mine iz coming day aftr tommorow..yipeee

ranjan.alva said:
Of course it has Micro SD slot..
And you are missing one of the best part.. THE "S PEN"
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Yes, I forgot about that. I just presumed I'd lose the S Pen because it will fall out all the time.
I have a question: Is the battery life good? Right now I'm using the SGS1 and I need to charge my battery 2-3 times a day. I use it for calls, texts, whatsapp, gtalk and a bunch of other apps including OfficeSuite, etc. What do you think?
jai147 said:
If u keep waiting for somthing better,u'll never able to buy anything..and the nexus is just better than the note in term of being a bit more compact than the note...if you want to buy a good phone buy the galaxy note...update to latest custom firmware and you get an ultimate device...mine iz coming day aftr tommorow..yipeee
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This is true: there is no need to keep waiting for something new. I just wanted to know if something new WAS around the corner Thank you for your help.

Nothing new around except the quad core acer tablet which mayb launched in near future...and we expected some quad core phones at ces 2012 but nthing like dat..so u can go for the galaxy note

If you take away ICS from the galaxy nexus i think it is a mediocre phone in comparison with the note.
The note has the better hardware and specs and when receiving ICS the difference will only get bigger!

gee2012 said:
If you take away ICS from the galaxy nexus i think it is a mediocre phone in comparison with the note.
The note has the better hardware and specs and when receiving ICS the difference will only get bigger!
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+10
About the battery life, with calls, texts, whatsapp, gtalk and a bunch of other apps including OfficeSuite it will last a day.
Intensive use such as Internet browsing in 3G: 9 hours.

jai147 said:
Nothing new around except the quad core acer tablet which mayb launched in near future...and we expected some quad core phones at ces 2012 but nthing like dat..so u can go for the galaxy note
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Oh wow. Thank you! This is exactly what I wanted to know
gee2012 said:
If you take away ICS from the galaxy nexus i think it is a mediocre phone in comparison with the note.
The note has the better hardware and specs and when receiving ICS the difference will only get bigger!
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Awesome. Wow...so much positive reviews on this phone. Thank you.
_A.T.Omix_ said:
+10
About the battery life, with calls, texts, whatsapp, gtalk and a bunch of other apps including OfficeSuite it will last a day.
Intensive use such as Internet browsing in 3G: 9 hours.
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Okay. This is important to note and I'm fine with 9 hours. LOL...When I use all this on my SGS1, the battery lasts 2-3 hours and then it's time to charge. Most annoying.
Thank you everyone. I think my decision is made. I'm buying it as soon as I get my paycheck

gee2012 said:
If you take away ICS from the galaxy nexus i think it is a mediocre phone in comparison with the note.
The note has the better hardware and specs and when receiving ICS the difference will only get bigger!
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I had the GSM Galaxy Nexus prior to selling for the Note. Had the GNEX had Gingerbread on it people would be *****ing up a storm. ICS is neat but can't fix the average hardware of the GNEX. The Note is superior in every way.
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anuj247 said:
1. Bigger Screen of the Note makes it really awesome visually
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Yes. Yes it really does.
anuj247 said:
2. Marginally better resolution for the Note as well
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Not true. Both screens are 800x1280 SAMOLED PenTile displays. The larger 5.3" screen on the Note actually makes for a lower overall PPI compared to the GNexus though. That said, the absence of hardware buttons on the GNexus means that you have less usable screen real estate most of the time. So, in that sense, yes, the GNote does have a higher resolution (as far as what you can actually use most of the time).
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3. MUCH longer battery life on the Note although it said it is because of the screen size which begs me to ask: does that mean in effect it will be the same as the Nexus Prime's?
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Don't have any hands-on experience with the GNexus, so I can't speak for that of course, but I CAN say that the GNote's battery performance is much better than I expected it to be. Suffice to say, it's way better than my old SGS2 if that helps any.
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4. Note will also get upgraded to ICS
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It would seem to be a very poor business decision on the part of Samsung if they didn't (eventually) release an official ICS update. In the mean time, the good people over on the CyanogenMod team have been working hard at providing us with an AOSP ROM in the form of CM9. It's in an early Alpha build stage for now, but knowing them, it'll only continue to get better! Patience is the key here.
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5. Note and NP have both got great screens - Super AMOLED
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Yep! And despite all the hoo-haa about them being PenTile etc, blah blah blah, fact of the matter is, they look absolutely stunning. Period. (And to all you PenTile naysayers, QUIT NIT-PICKING!! If it looks good, it IS good!)
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6. Galaxy Note has a better camera
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8MP > 5MP. Same camera present on the SGS2, and that one has deservedly received high praise!
anuj247 said:
7. Galaxy Note does or does not have a MICRO SD slot? I have read mixed reports on this. But, I am assuming both have that option of expandable memory. Am I correct?
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Not only does it HAVE a micro SD slot, but apparently it can take bigger than 32GB cards as well (provided you format them to FAT32 first!)
anuj247 said:
Given all this I am concluding that the Note is a much better phone.
Am I right? Or am I missing something crucial? I don't "have" to buy a phone right now so is there another better phone with quad core coming out? I don't want to buy the phone and then 2 months later or in Q2 2012 have a new Quad core phone come out.
What do you guys think?
Please help me out here
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Here's my advice:
The Note is a fantastic device, hands down. If you want it, get it. If you don't want it, don't get it. There will ALWAYS be something newer and better sometime down the road, be it one month from now, or six, or whenever. So you may as well get what you want, when you want it, and enjoy it while you have it.
Even though quad-core phones may be right around the corner, the 1.4ghz Exynos chip is no slouch by any means. In fact, I would go so far as to say that there simply is no better dual-core chip on the market today that beats it all around. Exynos really is best-in-class as it is.
But, in the end, it's your money, and your choice!

I was in the same exact dilemma and ended up with both the Note and Nexus. After one day of using the Nexus, I am selling it and keeping the Note.
Battery life is very subjective, I'd have to say the Note SEEMS better, but to be sure I have a spare battery handy. No use owning an awesome phone if you turn off its key features, huh?
I actually like the zero lag camera on the Nexus, but the produced shots are not as good as the shots I make on the Note. And if I missed it, I didn't see a "macro" focus option on the Nexus- this is important to me.
The Note doubles as a tablet for me. Ater using the Note for the past several weeks, I just find the Nexus' screen estate too small. If you compare the Nexus' screen area to the GS2, they end up the same because of the onscreen buttons of the Nexus that takes up space.
Don't get me wrong- the Nexus by itself is a superior phone, in my opinion. It seems ICS was truly made for this phone- no lags when I was using it, multi tasking on ICS is easier, and of course, it is easier to carry in your hand due to the smaller size.
In fact, if I could truly afford to keep both phones, I would- the Nexus is often viewed as a novelty phone because of its exclusivity with Google, and the plain vanilla experience of ICS. I hope that the ICS version for the Note won't be too bastardized, because the ICS I experienced on the Nexus is by far, the best OS I have ever used on a phone.
Still- I ended up with the Note. No regrets- and loving the device more each day! Hope this helps you. Let us know what you decide.

I suppose I forgot to mention in my previous post, but the compromise you make with getting a Nexus device is that you may not have the absolute cutting edge hardware, but you will always be first in line for the most cutting edge software from Google.
Take your pick! ):

Wow, you guys are simply awesome!!!!
I'm sorry I'm taking so long to respond.
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
Yes. Yes it really does.
Not true. Both screens are 800x1280 SAMOLED PenTile displays. The larger 5.3" screen on the Note actually makes for a lower overall PPI compared to the GNexus though. That said, the absence of hardware buttons on the GNexus means that you have less usable screen real estate most of the time. So, in that sense, yes, the GNote does have a higher resolution (as far as what you can actually use most of the time).
Don't have any hands-on experience with the GNexus, so I can't speak for that of course, but I CAN say that the GNote's battery performance is much better than I expected it to be. Suffice to say, it's way better than my old SGS2 if that helps any.
It would seem to be a very poor business decision on the part of Samsung if they didn't (eventually) release an official ICS update. In the mean time, the good people over on the CyanogenMod team have been working hard at providing us with an AOSP ROM in the form of CM9. It's in an early Alpha build stage for now, but knowing them, it'll only continue to get better! Patience is the key here.
Yep! And despite all the hoo-haa about them being PenTile etc, blah blah blah, fact of the matter is, they look absolutely stunning. Period. (And to all you PenTile naysayers, QUIT NIT-PICKING!! If it looks good, it IS good!)
8MP > 5MP. Same camera present on the SGS2, and that one has deservedly received high praise!
Not only does it HAVE a micro SD slot, but apparently it can take bigger than 32GB cards as well (provided you format them to FAT32 first!)
Here's my advice:
The Note is a fantastic device, hands down. If you want it, get it. If you don't want it, don't get it. There will ALWAYS be something newer and better sometime down the road, be it one month from now, or six, or whenever. So you may as well get what you want, when you want it, and enjoy it while you have it.
Even though quad-core phones may be right around the corner, the 1.4ghz Exynos chip is no slouch by any means. In fact, I would go so far as to say that there simply is no better dual-core chip on the market today that beats it all around. Exynos really is best-in-class as it is.
But, in the end, it's your money, and your choice!
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I'm sold
anakin1979 said:
I was in the same exact dilemma and ended up with both the Note and Nexus. After one day of using the Nexus, I am selling it and keeping the Note.
Battery life is very subjective, I'd have to say the Note SEEMS better, but to be sure I have a spare battery handy. No use owning an awesome phone if you turn off its key features, huh?
I actually like the zero lag camera on the Nexus, but the produced shots are not as good as the shots I make on the Note. And if I missed it, I didn't see a "macro" focus option on the Nexus- this is important to me.
The Note doubles as a tablet for me. Ater using the Note for the past several weeks, I just find the Nexus' screen estate too small. If you compare the Nexus' screen area to the GS2, they end up the same because of the onscreen buttons of the Nexus that takes up space.
Don't get me wrong- the Nexus by itself is a superior phone, in my opinion. It seems ICS was truly made for this phone- no lags when I was using it, multi tasking on ICS is easier, and of course, it is easier to carry in your hand due to the smaller size.
In fact, if I could truly afford to keep both phones, I would- the Nexus is often viewed as a novelty phone because of its exclusivity with Google, and the plain vanilla experience of ICS. I hope that the ICS version for the Note won't be too bastardized, because the ICS I experienced on the Nexus is by far, the best OS I have ever used on a phone.
Still- I ended up with the Note. No regrets- and loving the device more each day! Hope this helps you. Let us know what you decide.
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Thank you. Thank you to ALL of you, actually.
I am itching to buy the Note. I'm just waiting for this month's paycheck but if I don't get it in January I will buy it in February for sure.
Jade Eyed Wolf said:
I suppose I forgot to mention in my previous post, but the compromise you make with getting a Nexus device is that you may not have the absolute cutting edge hardware, but you will always be first in line for the most cutting edge software from Google.
Take your pick! ):
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Yeah this is what I've understood as well. I think I will go for the Note. I want the bigger screen and everything you and Anakin have said are drawing me more and more to the Note.
Note it is. Once I buy it, I'll update this thread
Thank you!!!!

anuj247 said:
Hi Everyone,
I'm torn between buying one of the two super phones: Samsung Galaxy Note and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus / Google Nexus Prime.
I've done some research using Google about the phones.
ht tp://ww w.androidauthority. com/galaxy-note-vs-galaxy-s2-vs-galaxy-nexus-the-best-of-the-best-32011/
ht tp:/ /social-catalog. com/samsung-galaxy-note-vs-google-nexus-prime
ht tp:/ /versusio. com/en/google-nexus-prime-vs-samsung-galaxy-note
It is my understanding that the Note is superior from what I have understood:
1. Bigger Screen of the Note makes it really awesome visually
2. Marginally better resolution for the Note as well
3. MUCH longer battery life on the Note although it said it is because of the screen size which begs me to ask: does that mean in effect it will be the same as the Nexus Prime's?
4. Note will also get upgraded to ICS
5. Note and NP have both got great screens - Super AMOLED
6. Galaxy Note has a better camera
7. Galaxy Note does or does not have a MICRO SD slot? I have read mixed reports on this. But, I am assuming both have that option of expandable memory. Am I correct?
Given all this I am concluding that the Note is a much better phone.
Am I right? Or am I missing something crucial? I don't "have" to buy a phone right now so is there another better phone with quad core coming out? I don't want to buy the phone and then 2 months later or in Q2 2012 have a new Quad core phone come out.
What do you guys think?
Please help me out here
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If I would be in your situation I would buy the xphone
Unfortunately it is only available in german (with spanish subtitle i think?!?!)
NO, I had both devices and just gave the nexus prime back and hold the note.
If you will wait for a better phone, you will never own one.
Go to a store where both are available and touch the devices and if you don't have a problem with the big size of the note, choose the note
It is better anyway, in my opinion the note is better on every point
no the sd-card slot is only on the note, not on the nexus