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Nexus or Note?

Hello,
Running ICS (assuming with update)
Anyone use either or both? I was leaning towards the Nexus vs Amaze and now its either the note or nexus.
Ti omap vs exynos
The note has a slightly edge on screen rez?
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I chose the Note because it has better hardware than than the Nexus. Just look at the CPU, GPU, and screen. For me the Note is a perfect phone because I use it mainly for web browsing, gaming, and watching live video. The advantage the Nexus has is ICS, which we will eventually get.

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I chose the Note because it has better hardware than than the Nexus. Just look at the CPU, GPU, and screen. For me the Note is a perfect phone because I use it mainly for web browsing, gaming, and watching live video. The advantage the Nexus has is ICS, which we will eventually get.
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Damn. I guess its not coming to tmobile /sigh
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xandermpls said:
Hello,
Running ICS (assuming with update)
Anyone use either or both? I was leaning towards the Nexus vs Amaze and now its either the note or nexus.
Ti omap vs exynos
The note has a slightly edge on screen rez?
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note has a notable edge on screen res. on top of having extra 80 lines (1280x800 vs 1280x720), the nexus also loses lines of resolution due to its on screen buttons, which reduces the resolution of the nexus to something like 1196x720.
note also has more processing power. i had a motorola atrix and upgraded to a galaxy note. despite the note having to run at a much higher resolution, it was still producing a much higher framerate compared to the atrix. the omap isnt that quick compared to the exynos chipset.
but im just going on technicalities here. i havent tried the nexus yet, but if the nexus was available 2 weeks earlier, i probably would have a nexus instead of a note. in the end, both are awesome phones, and both will get ICS (although the note might not see it till january). its just a matter of whether or not you can wait.

I think Note is the best one ,
Best resolution
Best Screen Size (not comfortable for all)
Best CPU
Best GPU

My choice is the Note, as mentioned above the PowerVR graphics in the Galaxy Nexus is quite a bit slower than the Mali-400 in the Note/S2 despite the higher resolution. Also the Note gets a bigger battery while the Galaxy Nexus is much the same as the S2.
A big deal breaker on the Galaxy Nexus for me is the lack of micro SD expansion, with such a fantastic screen for video and prices relatively low for 32GB cards the microSD slot is pretty handy.
John

Note +
Hardware
Screen Size & Resolution
Expandable Memory
Nexus +
ICS
Overall Size
Design
The lack of sd card in the Nexus and weaker hardware meant I went for the Note and I don't regret it. ICS on the Note should be awesome because there is definitely room for improvement in the software department for the Note, it isn't as smooth as my S2 was when scrolling though menus.

imho: Nexus = Absolutely NOGO !
Agree Johnmcl7:
A big deal breaker on the Galaxy Nexus for me is the lack of micro SD expansion, with such a fantastic screen for video and prices relatively low for 32GB cards the microSD slot is pretty handy.
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In my case, I use a huge amount( up to 30 GB and more )of offline RasterMaps for Navigation in regions not covered by Navtech/Teleatlas Vmaps , for this reason expandable storage is essential .
Ostentible SGN supports 64GB SDHC ...
If the Nexus would have a SDSlot , I would have spoilt for choice
When updated to ISC the SGN will have only advantages !

I thought I had misread it when I saw the Galaxy Nexus was lacking a micro SD slot but unfortunately it's true.
How do the cameras compare? I know the Galaxy Nexus is 3MP down but that on its own doesn't mean anything.
John

Have you read the Note and Nexus reviews over at Engadget? If no, it's a good idea.
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I find myself completely uninterested in the nexus. Ics is nice but I can wait for it.

ChodTheWacko said:
I find myself completely uninterested in the nexus. Ics is nice but I can wait for it.
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same here..
and thats why i bought a galaxy note

Dont go into Note section to ask for question like this, because most of the answers will be pretty obvious. And you dont mind if I add 1 more. Note has the best specs, but if you cant wait for ICS, go for Nexus, it's the only thing that brings the Note down.

Note without a doubt. I was interested in the Nexus back when I had an SGS2 but as soon as I learned of the Note (bigger screen, same GPU as SGS2, faster CPU and expandable microSD) I knew it was the one for me and not Nexus. Nexus has too many compromises to be worth it for anyone but a developer.

Of course note.
The note has everything the nexus has and a larger screen in addition.

16gb just doesn't cut it. And now I am used to the size of the note I'm not sure I could ever go back. Its pushing my ipad aside too.
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I like the larger screen for emailing and surfing.
I dislike those soft buttons on the Nexus, they don't look appealing to me and I like having hard buttons.
So it was a no-brainer.

Nexus 7 vs Galaxy s3

From your point of view does it make any sense to you buying a nexus 7 when you already own a Galaxy s3 since it is already that big? Wonder whether it makes that much of a difference after all.
Looking forward to what you are thinking about that!
Thanks!

i dont understand??? the gs3 is half the size of the N7...one is a phone the other a tab...N7 is pure google gs3 is samsung ui...
what are you trying to do with this thread???

If I had an S3 or or a Galaxy Nexus I probably wouldn't have gone for the N7. And now I have an N7, I am not bothering updating my old phone just yet.
I just wouldn't bother having 2 devices that do almost all the same things but people have different feelings and different needs.
But I have never really understood the device vs device thing anyway and too many people seem too concerned with what devices other people choose.
If you are happy with your choice, what does it matter?

I'm actually considering a smaller screen phone for my next phone. Simply because I do have the N7 and probably will always have a tablet with or near me...
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It's only a matter of time until you can use a tablet like the N7 to make phone calls through Bluetooth and only need one device. I still don't have a smartphone and wish I could just do that now.
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I have the galaxy Nexus and N7 and use them at different times for different things.. When I'm at work or anywhere other than home I use my phone obviously and when I get home I put my phone down and pick up where I left off with my N7
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I have both & they compliment each other for my use. I use the GS3 as my portable hotspot for the N7. There's a big difference in size if that's what you're wondering.

Depends, what phone do you currently have
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I don't see the comparison between the Nexus 7 and GS3 they can co-exist. Now Galaxy note vs Nexus 7 could be a different story

SevenSe7enSeven said:
I don't see the comparison between the Nexus 7 and GS3 they can co-exist. Now Galaxy note vs Nexus 7 could be a different story
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I just can't decide.
Nexus 7 and iPhone 5
OR
Galaxy S3 and iPad 4 or new Mini 8 inch iPad tablet (no Retina display)
Both combos have pluses minuses, I love the Tegra 3 THD games although you can find the apk files they still stutter a bit.

I own the Galaxy Nexus and the Nexus 7 and almost never use my Galaxy Nexus unless I'm out and about because the N7 is just so much nicer to use. Still happy I have both though as Verizon 4G is great for tethering.
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Mayze23 said:
I have both & they compliment each other for my use. I use the GS3 as my portable hotspot for the N7. There's a big difference in size if that's what you're wondering.
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What he said.
I have an SGS3 that goes everywhere I go and my Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 goes most places as well. My wife does the same with her i4 and N7 as does our son with his phone & Nook Color (CM9).
All of the devices have their place and I would not readily replace any of the phones with any of the tablets or vice-versa. I/we don't (yet) have a larger tablet but if there were, say, a 13" device, I could easily see it (with Bluetooth keyboard & track pad) replacing a general-purpose laptop.
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chillar said:
From your point of view does it make any sense to you buying a nexus 7 when you already own a Galaxy s3 since it is already that big? Wonder whether it makes that much of a difference after all.
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Galaxy S3 is not that big.
How comfortable is it to read from the S3? Because N7 functions quite well as a reader. But if you're already ok with it, maybe there isn't much point after all.

I have sgs3, and thinking to buy N7. Would someone with both devices be so kind to take few photos and put it here, as reference. Of course, few words of experience with those devices is welcome.
Thanks
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Even owning a Note (as a tablet too small, as a phone too big?) wasn't enough, my SGS3 is a hefty screen "phone". But the N7 is still a right size tablet device for me.
I can't read, enjoy XDA/forums, watch movies/anime on the SGS3's comparatively "small" screen.
IMO YMMV,
-CC

I have both and both are great devices. For games nexus 7 screen size is great as well as for browsing the screen size is better than S3. S3 looks big when you don't have Nexus 7. To be honest the difference of screen size between a note and S3 is a lot of difference although on paper looks small and Nexus 7 is even more bigger and ideal size to hold and type in two hands. What S3 lacks is jelly bean and if you don't own a nexus 7 then you don't know how good jelly bean is as compared to ICS. Since I bought the nexus 7 my S3 and iPad 3 both are just sitting on table collecting dust. These days I am caring S3 whenever I go out of house just because it is phone not because it is S3.
Rest is up to you that what you want from your device. Both devices are very different and there is no comparison. Believe me 4.8 inch screen is not that big in front of bigger devices. Once you get N7 you would probably forget about your S3
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First world problem: I don't see the point of tablet because my phone is too big

I have both
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not a fair comparison I think...
vote for SGS3!

hes not asking for comparison, he is asking if owning both gs3 and n7 would make their functions overlap
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Nexus 4 vs Galaxy s3

I had to do it.. It was needed specially after the iphone 5 comparison video I got a lot of pms and requests so I had both of them at home and said..why not?
Remember..this is not stock vs stock, however a ROM'd s3 but for the purpose of the video I think it works just fine
Well enjoy
http://youtu.be/yVnT-s5gzlA

Galaxy s3 is for a general population who are inclined to buy stuff form ads but have no idea what an Android is.

rault18 said:
I had to do it.. It was needed specially after the iphone 5 comparison video I got a lot of pms and requests so I had both of them at home and said..why not?
Remember..this is not stock vs stock, however a ROM'd s3 but for the purpose of the video I think it works just fine
Well enjoy
http://youtu.be/yVnT-s5gzlA
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Great review. Wow, the nex 4 screen looks beautiful.
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Call me superficial but I don't think I could go back to using a phone with logos on the front.

TrueBrush said:
Galaxy s3 is for a general population who are inclined to buy stuff form ads but have no idea what an Android is.
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Its not only for them. Also for the android enthusiasts. It has an unlock boot loader and great Dev support.
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If it wasn't for the nex 4 I would have gotten either an gs3 or a note2. The GS3 is definitely a decent phone. Still for the money I think the nex wins.
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TrueBrush said:
Galaxy s3 is for a general population who are inclined to buy stuff form ads but have no idea what an Android is.
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SO DAMN TRUE!!!
And you see people saying oh look how fast it is, and the previous device was a nokia with flashlight or an iphone
WTH! -_-

For my two pence worth I had the s3 went back to my gnex awaiting the n4. I love just stock. Also I agree with the comment above about going back to operator logos on handsets. Its hideous. I know why they do it but its horrid. As for the s3 it was very very fast and more than enough for most but after 4 months of use and adding all my stuff to the device it did slow a bit. Not a huge amount by any means but for hard core users it was there plus I couldn't live with the dismal redraw issue when coming out of apps yo the home screen . I know the Gnex is far from perfect but besides battery life I would have the Gnex as my every day phone anytime. So I decided to go for the n4 as my main phone for the next year as it should perform just the same but look better and have a bit more use with the bigger battery although I know tests don't show it being much better. A little would do me. Anyway awesome video and thank you for taking the time to do it
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manlisten said:
Call me superficial but I don't think I could go back to using a phone with logos on the front.
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+1 on this.
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TrueBrush said:
Galaxy s3 is for a general population who are inclined to buy stuff form ads but have no idea what an Android is.
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I wouldn't necessarily agree with that. For a user like myself in the states, the lack of LTE was the deciding factor for me between the GSIII and N4. I wouldn't call myself general population and I know what Android is, lol.
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Galaxy series is brilliant, but touchwiz is a piece of shyte next to stock android. Also there's no substitute for getting updates on time.

The Nex 4 looks nice, but not having a removable battery like my old EvoLTE and only having 16GB of storage without the ability to upgrade are killers for me. The GS3 development community is Legit as well. I only have 4GB left on my microSD and 3GB left on my onboard 16GB GS3. The battery and storage issues are a Fail IMHO for the Nex4. There is no way I could use it as my everyday camera, video recorder, offline music player, and document storage device. Also, when traveling out of town, you realize how much having extra batteries around makes things a whole lot easier, especially when you are using your phone as a GPS and listening to your offline music on flights (I did have the mobile battery juice device when I had the EvoLTE but it really didn't help).
I use Nova Launcher and HD Widgets so no need for TouchWiz. I will say the Sense and TouchWiz Calendar and Appointments look and function way better than the stock Android Calendar.
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TrueBrush said:
Galaxy s3 is for a general population who are inclined to buy stuff form ads but have no idea what an Android is.
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That is truly one of the most ignorant statements I've seen on xda in quite some time...and there have been a bunch lately. Besides having more storage, LTE, removable battery, nicer camera and more options...yea, I'll stick with my "general population" phone...Lol. I had the Galaxy Nexus for a while and just left the One X for the Note 2 (similar to the S3...that's why I chimed in)...the first thing I do with any of my Android phones (this is my 6th) is change to Nova Launcher...so while pure Android had it's advantages a year or more ago, that is far from the case now with the heavy duty processors being offered in combination with these launchers. I have debloated my phone, run Nova and also have all the little motion gadgets that are actually useful that are not options on pure Google. It's nice to be able to call someone within a text conversation just by putting the phone to your face or to have the screen automatically stay on as long as you're looking at it. These are features that I actually consider highly useful in the real world. Flame away, but with today's processing power and Samsung's openness to bootloader unlocking and dev community, I actually consider pure Google to be a step backwards FOR ME.
Glad that you guys are starting to get your phones though. I canceled after I received the bo email.
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I got a SGH-I747 from Telus. Paid $0 for it.
It's "only" a dual core, but it has 2 gigs of RAM. And not a single logo on the front.
I'm running CM10 on it. With the 4.2 keyboard and camera/gallery. So maybe I don't know what Android is all about.
I might still get a N4 if Google ever allows me to buy one. But for now, I'm enjoying my S3 very much.

I can't wait for my n4 please please let it arrive this week!!
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I love my Nexus and exclusively buy Nexus brand phones ever since the Nexus S, but I wouldn't call the GS3 just a device for the general consumer. Its component sheet is very good and is still considered a high end phone several months after its release. It does have some good dev support (though Samsung could be a lot more helpful with getting more info about their processors out there) and considering many chose that device after the Galaxy Nexus failed to impress when it was finally announced. Personally I prefer stock Android but there are a couple features I wouldn't mind cherrypicking from the S3 like screenshots, tap to top, and not having the screen go to sleep when you're looking at it. Having sais that, the phone I chose is definately the right one for me and I belive it to be superior to the S3. Also it will be supported longer than the S3 from Google and the dev community.

manlisten said:
Call me superficial but I don't think I could go back to using a phone with logos on the front.
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That's exactly what I just thought.. Though I don't have the nexus 4 right now, I will never go back to a device with a ****ty logo on the front.
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barondebxl said:
Its not only for them. Also for the android enthusiasts. It has an unlock boot loader and great Dev support.
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Yeah, no. How is that Exynos 4 without any kind of documentation treating you?

powerwagon said:
That is truly one of the most ignorant statements I've seen on xda in quite some time...and there have been a bunch lately. Besides having more storage, LTE, removable battery, nicer camera and more options...yea, I'll stick with my "general population" phone...Lol. I had the Galaxy Nexus for a while and just left the One X for the Note 2 (similar to the S3...that's why I chimed in)...the first thing I do with any of my Android phones (this is my 6th) is change to Nova Launcher...so while pure Android had it's advantages a year or more ago, that is far from the case now with the heavy duty processors being offered in combination with these launchers. I have debloated my phone, run Nova and also have all the little motion gadgets that are actually useful that are not options on pure Google.
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i have played around with my friend's Note 2 for a whole day and i decided to install Nova to see if stock Android isn't worth it anymore. it turns out it is. Nova + Touchwiz was not as stable or fast (by that i mean touch responsiveness) as my Galaxy Nexus. i wanted to believe it since i am paying almost as much for the Nexus 4 and i really appreciate the Note 2's battery but i just wasn't convinced.

Hmmm... I've sold my SGS2 and waited for N4 but.... SOLD OUT...
This gave me more time to think about and I've realized that getting N4 was like step back to me.. Didn't want to end up like all iPhone users... Easy to break glass all around, very limited storage and non-removable battery.. I'm Not saying N4 is bad but it's Not perfect... (to me not even close to perfect...)
Android Support will be better for N4 and the Hardware is slightly better but I'm very happy with what I've got. It runs super smooth, using GO launcher, 2GB RAM makes a huge difference comparing to S3 tho.
To me GT-I9305 FTW
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[Q] Nexus 4 vs galaxy s3

Is nexus 4 close to or better than the galaxy s3. if so what is the reason i know it has wirless charging but other than that what else can it do better?

Galaxy s3 also has wireless charging. Both are good phones. The nexus 4 has a better processor, father updates, etc. The gs3 on the other hand has 4glte, an arguably better camera, and if you're a contract guy you have to get it.
Can't go wrong with either.
Also there is already forums for this I'm pretty sure...
My Nexus 10 is better than your tablet. Hah.

Hi,
I had the S III for about 6 months and I have the Nexus since 1 week (before I had a Samsung Galaxy Nexus).
In short Nexus... it's Google: updates, no bloat (no crappy overlay like Touchwiz) pure Android, it's a Qualcomm / Adreno hardware (but Samusng RAM LOL), like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (TI-> Texas Instrument), more source etc, take a look in the GS III forum about Exynos source's... you'll be disapointed.
It mainly depends of your needs, pure Android experience, with a lot of new ROM with diferent features, kernel, sources ("stock Android", AOSP, CM, a mix, etc...) go the Nexus Line...:good:
If you want multiwindow, pop-up play, smart-stay buit-in and a Samsung device with, in fact good hardware, go for Samsung. But you'll stay ... "sur ta faim" (sorry )...
If you want all the "after market" features, I mean devs , go the Nexus! I owned a Galaxy Nexus then a S III... Back to the Nexus :silly::fingers-crossed::laugh::laugh:
And yes there are thread here and in the S III forum about comparison... After that bigger screen for the S III (not that much) but in hight light like sun it's not terrible, diferent design, 4g / LTE (it depends of your country), extanted storage, etc... and wirless charging for both like b4silver said.
Hard choice... give the Nexus 4 a try not the S III for now...

There's already a thread for this... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021559

I just traded my galaxy s3 for a Nexus 4. The camera on the s3 ALOT better. The nexus 4 camera isn't bad though. On custom Roms the s3 battery sucked. Nexus 4 wins in this department. I hatred touch wiz on the s3. This was the main reason I switched to the nexus 4. I can also see a big difference in the snappiness of android on 4 cores on the nexus compared to the two on the s3.
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The fact that the Nexus does not have a card slot or any easily replaceable battery is enough for me to say no. Also the only LG phone I've ever had was a huge POS. Although I do have a nice LG TV that has been pretty good to me.
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COfatboy said:
The fact that the Nexus does not have a card slot or any easily replaceable battery is enough for me to say no. Also the only LG phone I've ever had was a huge POS. Although I do have a nice LG TV that has been pretty good to me.
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I guess you've never had a Nexus 4, your input was quite valuable I'm sure.
I'd have to recommend the Nexus 4 for the price, buying the S3 now is like buying an iPhone in the summer, if you don't go with the Nexus, wait for the S4.

Galaxy s3 : 8 megapixes
nexus 4 : 8 megapixes
Camera department it can go either way and truth betold s3 might look better but the min u put in pc and take both pic without saturation both look the same
galaxy s3 1080 p hd
nexus 4 1080 p hd
It the same
Graphic card
Galaxy s3 : adreno 225
Nexus 4: adreno 320
Nexus 4 is better graphic
Processor
Galaxy s3: Dual-core 1.5 GHz (usa)/
nexus 4 :Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epicgames.EpicCitadel heres a good benchmark runs smoooth @max :good:

Nexus more fluid. S3 is good though but feels cheap. S3 Got better camera btw
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kristoff125 said:
I guess you've never had a Nexus 4, your input was quite valuable I'm sure.
I'd have to recommend the Nexus 4 for the price, buying the S3 now is like buying an iPhone in the summer, if you don't go with the Nexus, wait for the S4.
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A phone with fixed memory, battery and no LTE support is way too much like an iPhone to me.
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I love my nexus 4. I had the s3 and I like the build quality of the s3 better. The nexus 4 looks good but the back cover is horrible. Its the noisiest cover of any phone I've ever used, well I had the lg optimus g and it was the same way. Its so load I actually woke my wife from her slumber while handling the phone. I've managed to take some of the creakiness out by ree removing the back cover and putting tape in the spots that are mushy. Other than the back cover being terrible, I like the nexus 4 better. Hopefully when my bumper comes I won't notice the creaking anymore.
Some of you will think I'm abusing my phone but I'm not. Before I put the tape on the inside edges, just grabbing the phone to pull it out of my pocket I could hear it creaking, it was driving me crazy.
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Galaxy S3 pros:
SDCard
Replacable battery
better camera
S2 cons:
Bloatware
cheap feel
expensive
slow(ish) update cycles (not as bad as some thou)
Nexus4 Pros:
Stock Android, more consistent.
VERY affordable, great price performance
Photosphere
prompt updates
Great build quality
Great looks
Smaller than S3 but decent size display still
Better display.
Nexus4 Cons:
Glass back makes it feel slippery
Fragile, so don't drop
No SD Card

add119 said:
Galaxy s3 : 8 megapixes
nexus 4 : 8 megapixes
Camera department it can go either way and truth betold s3 might look better but the min u put in pc and take both pic without saturation both look the same
galaxy s3 1080 p hd
nexus 4 1080 p hd
It the same
Graphic card
Galaxy s3 : adreno 225
Nexus 4: adreno 320
Nexus 4 is better graphic
Processor
Galaxy s3: Dual-core 1.5 GHz (usa)/
nexus 4 :Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
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You should never compare camera's picture quality based off the resolution specs... I mean we had 8mp cameras on many phones and even digital cameras before but they're all different... You can't just say they both have 1080p so it's equal. It's like saying a coby tv is as nice as my Samsung tv.
Anyways, I have both phones, simply, nexus is the faster smoother phone. Whereas the s3 is fast also but.. there is always that stutter here and there.
I too was kept away from the nexus because no sd slot but, after using the nexus for a week it's definitely the better phone. Btw a custom Rom on the nexus 4 is equivalent or better than the s3. Many early comparisons around the forums or on those review sites may differ... but that's probably based off stock. Custom rom on the nexus 4 blows any other phones away. Yes our camera loses to the s3, ip5, one x/+, I wouldn't even be surprised if we lose to the razr hd maxx. But it's still a good camera...think in between s2 and s3
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Sgs3 con.
Forget about enjoying the screen in open summer daylight. Grrrr.
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Just to put my two pence into this; in my experience, I've found that the Nexus 4 is more responsive to the touch/smoother. That being said, I can't deny the speed of the International GS3. Despite the Nexus having superior hardware, I consistently find that the S3 loads most things quicker. Especially when it comes to browsing, both running the same browser, S3 wins EVERY TIME, without fail - when I test, anyway. It doesnt make sense to me either, the Nexus 4 should theoretically far outmatch the S3 in speed, but it doesn't.

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[UPDATED PHONE] From Samsung Galaxy S2 to Nexus 4

Hello guys,
I just wanted to let you know that I've updated my phone, bought a brand new Nexus 4 and kept my Galaxy S2 in the closet
What do you thinks of this update? Worthy?
Here's some stuff I'll probably miss:
Removable battery
Expandable storage (I had 48gb in my S2, so my sd card has no use for now...)
Let me know what do you guys think.
Thank you very much, have a good day ahead.

That's funny, I'm doing the same thing and mine arrives today. I don't think I'll miss that stuff; I am not one to swap batteries, plus I only ever had a 4GB microSD. Perhaps you will get used to being more conservative with space.
Overall though, I think it's a huge update from the Galaxy s2, performance and looks-wise.
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I'm sure you will miss some of those things in your s2 but it is actually pretty easy to adapt to not having them. Storage is not an issue if you have WiFi at home. The battery does last for a while on this phone anyway.
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I had also S2. Only camera bothers me compared to S2.

@ korockinout13 I guess you are right, funny coincidence though.
@ eqjunkie829 I am quite a conservative person referring to "Storage is not an issue if you have WiFi at home." but I guess I will give it a shot!
Regarding the removable battery I will just miss it because whenever my S2 went buggy/crazy/laggy I just removed it and placed back again (especially when I had bootloops, if you know what I mean haha)
@ grisoxxl Isn't the quality better? Or the videos are just bigger in terms of size (GB)?
Thanks guys!

Years worthy
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PATRiOT96 said:
Hello guys,
I just wanted to let you know that I've updated my phone, bought a brand new Nexus 4 and kept my Galaxy S2 in the closet
What do you thinks of this update? Worthy?
Here's some stuff I'll probably miss:
Removable battery
Expandable storage (I had 48gb in my S2, so my sd card has no use for now...)
Let me know what do you guys think.
Thank you very much, have a good day ahead.
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I have both devices,currently using sgs2. Wifi is so bad on my N4 making it almost unusable.

korockinout13 said:
That's funny, I'm doing the same thing and mine arrives today. I don't think I'll miss that stuff; I am not one to swap batteries, plus I only ever had a 4GB microSD. Perhaps you will get used to being more conservative with space.
Overall though, I think it's a huge update from the Galaxy s2, performance and looks-wise.
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OT - Rise Against are an amazing band
Anyway, @ OP the N4 is a great device, you'll soon get used to not having those things or will find workarounds. You can simulate a battery pull by holding power down for around 10 seconds. You'll definitely need to manage your storage use quite carefully coming from a 48GB phone but it's not too bad once you do that. The video quality isn't better, it's one of the biggest downsides if you care about camera quality. The N4's camera isn't awful but it's far from being the best either. Regarding the most recent post I have no clue what you mean by WiFi being unstable seeing as mine is fine and it doesn't seem to be a commonly reported issue, but there is a patch to make it faster.

Great choice for an upgrade! and hope your going to love the nexus 4
i exchanged my galaxy s3 for the nexus 4
yes there will be a few things you are going to miss ( for me it was battery, sd slot, camera, )
buttttttt i grew to love this nexus
runs so much better and doesn't give me lag issues out of no where and the battery is amazing for the size of it also with this beast processor running inside this thing.
if you lasted with the s2 for a while im assuming, your going to hold onto this nexus for a while as well
congrats.

Is that an upgrade? I moved from Galaxy S3 i9300 and I say it was totally worth it. I miss USB otg though.

@ Nigeldg I already manage to sort out the store issue I will purchase a wireless sata compatible with android!
@ bodom_hc I want to keep it until Nexus 5 or Galaxy S5 comes out
@ Wololo7 Didn't get you with "Is that an upgrade?"..
Anyway, seems like I will be happy with it.

I went from an S2 to a N4 and I've never looked back. The camera isn't bad only time I've had a drop in quality is in really low light. No SD card doesn't bother me as I only have have basic games on my N4 and use my N7 for my mobile gaming needs.
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I'm still in two minds I have a unlocked s3 and just want rid now
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I've upgraded from S3.
The cons everyone knows... SD card, camera, FM radio, etc. But I'm happy with it.
I also have problems with wifi speeds. When I try SpeedTest I get full speed (50mbps), but when I download something from browser or tapatalk I get a few kb/s. That's weird. Same behavior in nexus 4 and nexus 7. Cyanogen (n4) and Stock (n7).

maybe it is the server of the download service remember not everything is going to give everyone fastest speed
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