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Nexus vs S3

I just ordered a S3 16GB. I have a nexus(not rooted), on Jelly Bean. I love Jelly bean and touchwiz looks good.
Just want to know how you guys feel, who came from a nexus to the S3. Was it a wise decision and would you want to go back to nexus?
I know a lot of people will say everyone is different and everyone has there own likes. Just trying to some opinions. Thanks!
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There have been multiple threads on this topic...most folks seem to post the s3 being a much better device in every way.

droidstyle said:
There have been multiple threads on this topic...most folks seem to post the s3 being a much better device in every way.
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Thanks I'll have to search a little better. xda app not as easily played out as the website.
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A few folks I know had no end of antenna / signal issues with their Nexus devices. One had so many replaced due to hardware issues Verizon agreed to send him an S3. He likes the S3 much better, actually likes the touch wiz stuff and likes the camera, battery life MUCH better.

Have both use both but most of the time it's the s3. I battery life is awesome and AOSP roms are stable enough for everyday use. So the amazing camera and better battery life make it a no brainier. I just use the nexus when I'm filling frisky and want something different or new rom wise. Or when I go to the gym, since the audio playback on the nexus is a fair amount superior. Highs distort with the s3.
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Slacker101 said:
Or when I go to the gym, since the audio playback on the nexus is a fair amount superior. Highs distort with the s3.
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I beg to differ...with my klipsch s4's the audio will get louder than i care to listen and play clean with no distortion.

droidstyle said:
I beg to differ...with my klipsch s4's the audio will get louder than i care to listen and play clean with no distortion.
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S4!?!?! Oh man I'm already behind. I thought it would at least get a few more months of having the best phone...

droidstyle said:
I beg to differ...with my klipsch s4's the audio will get louder than i care to listen and play clean with no distortion.
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duxup said:
S4!?!?! Oh man I'm already behind. I thought it would at least get a few more months of having the best phone...
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KLIPSCH Image S4's are a popular model of relatively high performing in-ear headphones...
BTW: I have a Nexus and just received my SGS3 today. The first Nexus I received had mad antenna issues. Verizon replaced it and the second one initially had constant 4G drops but after the Jelly Bean update, it's solid. JB didn't help the 1st one at all. Battery does seem to drain pretty quickly on the Nexus compared to other devices (HTC Evo, Evo 3D, etc.). I'll try to remember to provide more feedback after a week or so of using the SGS3.

gmanvbva said:
KLIPSCH Image S4's are a popular model of relatively high performing in-ear headphones...
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+1
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the sg3 is 10x better than any nexus ive owned.

I have owned both, the S3 is better in basically every way, except I really did like the onscreen navigation buttons on the Nexus. Battery life is far superior on the S3, and everything for me just works. Reception is better also. Some improvements are really small over the Nexus, and I don't mean to down the nexus in any manner, it would be my phone if I did not have the S3. It's just a step up in most all aspects. I use stock ROM with the Apex launcher, as I like the stock android look. I am not ready to jump to Jelly Bean until completely stable. I am unlocked, rooted, running clean ROM 2.5.

I prefered my Galaxy Nexus over this one so far. It fit better in hand, looked better, and ran smoother out of the box. I haven't had a chance to get an aosp build together for this phone yet, but stock to stock I would take the Galaxy Nexus again now that I've had some time with the S3.

duxup said:
A few folks I know had no end of antenna / signal issues with their Nexus devices. One had so many replaced due to hardware issues Verizon agreed to send him an S3. He likes the S3 much better, actually likes the touch wiz stuff and likes the camera, battery life MUCH better.
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That's actually what is going on with me. I've got 4 nexus sending them out tomorrow and they will sent my s3 out when they receive the
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droidstyle said:
I beg to differ...with my klipsch s4's the audio will get louder than i care to listen and play clean with no distortion.
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+1 for this, no distortion at all on either my Klipsch S4s or my Audio-Technica ATH M50s. Crystal clear, the highs are the best part!
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Yeah my klipsche s5s rock. I also love the Samsung ones because of the options in the line and I still have my ibeats from my rezound. I get great sound with them all
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TheNolandNailer said:
That's actually what is going on with me. I've got 4 nexus sending them out tomorrow and they will sent my s3 out when they receive the
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It is really disturbing what happened with the last Nexus... that name seems like it may just dissolve into just some marketing crap and maybe get you the latest OS when you buy it and some compatibility later but ... little else. Even more so now that there will be numerous Nexus devices so numerous flagships that aren't actually flagship devices.
Google meanwhile doesn't seem to care.

xjman said:
I prefered my Galaxy Nexus over this one so far. It fit better in hand, looked better, and ran smoother out of the box. I haven't had a chance to get an aosp build together for this phone yet, but stock to stock I would take the Galaxy Nexus again now that I've had some time with the S3.
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I came from a gnex. I actually wish I had kept it when I bought my s3. I liked the on screen buttons. The s3 batt life is better tho. Its not much of an upgrade in my opinion. The gnex was rooted and running jellybean. It was smoother for some reason. Now that I've used the s3 for some time. I prefer the nexus.
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I too currently have the GSM Nexus and the SGS3 and switch between them swapping the sim. SGS3 impresses other people the most, but I like the Gnex a bit more. Damn good looking phone that runs so smooth. The 3 has more bells and whistles, but I don't use them much. If I could only have one, I think I would miss the Gnex more than the 3.
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Envy that they will alway get latest build of Android.

droidstyle said:
I beg to differ...with my klipsch s4's the audio will get louder than i care to listen and play clean with no distortion.
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With my Klipsch ones and the s3 I have a little bit of distortion (almost a harshness of the tone) in the high notes. It's not evident with every song but if the tones go high enough it almost rings out. With my Klipsch s4 it's far more noticeable although honestly I think my s4 might need to be warranty replaced. Regardless it isn't there with my nexus at all. I played with them both on a trip to Chicago and there was very noticeable difference between the phones.
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HOXL vs Galaxy Note 2 audio quality?

So, we all know that the HOXL has a great DAC. I am however considering getting a Note 2 though (sorry guys, I'm still keeping my HOXL though!).
Can anyone testify on the audio quality comparison between these two devices? Currently, I have Aznrice's VooDoo Mode installed on top of ViperXL. Sounds great.
I have read the audio quality analysis of both devices on GSMArena, the numbers show quite a difference, but I'd like a first-hand opinion.
Thanks!

This belongs in Q&A
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superchilpil said:
This belongs in Q&A
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Oh sorry, I thought I was in that forum. Can a mod move this?

silentecho13 said:
Oh sorry, I thought I was in that forum. Can a mod move this?
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As far as audio quality I know someone at work who has one. I'll see if we can compare.
What's your choice in music?
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superchilpil said:
As far as audio quality I know someone at work who has one. I'll see if we can compare.
What's your choice in music?
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I'm pretty flexible. I listen to everything, but lately it's been a lot of dubstep, psytrance, and classic rock. I use Audio Technica ATH-M50 cans, love them so far.

Is the xperia have a better amp than samsung galaxy s

Has anybody had a better experience with headphones on an amp better than the samsung vibrant or any cell phone with the headphones as a benefit? Is there anything better than the vibrant galaxy?
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I think that Sony's Xperia phones have much better headphones than any other brands I could try, with deep and clear basses, good mediums, and minimal sound distortion. I think Sony's headphones are also more comfortable and isolate from outside noise better. Their Walkman application is actually quite good.

iwasblown said:
Has anybody had a better experience with headphones on an amp better than the samsung vibrant or any cell phone with the headphones as a benefit? Is there anything better than the vibrant galaxy?
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If you're talking about the DAC, there's nothing better than the Wolfson DAC in the Exynos chipset on the Galaxy S and Galaxy S3 i9300/i9305 (not the S2).

[Q] Audio Quality of Galaxy S4

Hi Guys!
I am planning on buying this when it becomes available in my area (KSA). I need a feedback esp. on those who already have this. What are your thoughts on this as a Music Player? I really enjoyed Galaxy S3, the quality of it's audio chip is superb, and with MegaBeats Mod + SiyahKernel, it even beats my Sony Music Player!
Your responses is highly appreciated.
Thank you very much!

Try to search the Q&A section OP many people have discussed about it there. Just some little info, SGS4 got the current highest end of Wolfson DAC.

pewpew345 said:
Try to search the Q&A section OP many people have discussed about it there. Just some little info, SGS4 got the current highest end of Wolfson DAC.
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I thought that was only the i9500?
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pewpew345 said:
Try to search the Q&A section OP many people have discussed about it there. Just some little info, SGS4 got the current highest end of Wolfson DAC.
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The Octa version does, not the 600 version.

beaver2233 said:
I thought that was only the i9500?
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NZtechfreak said:
The Octa version does, not the 600 version.
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Ahh I forgot about that, but the updated GSM arena article shows some great promise and some are speculating whether the S600 version also have Wolfson in it.

Will the 600 sound be awful then?
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topcat07 said:
Will the 600 sound be awful then?
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No it doesn't, i tried the phone the other day in store, and i was blown away by the sound quality, i own a Note 2 with superb sound quality, the Galaxy S4 S600 is much louder and i couldn't tell the difference in clearity.

topcat07 said:
Will the 600 sound be awful then?
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I covered this before, it has the same qualcomm chip like HTC One.
Though One has beats audio and extra amplifier.

pewpew345 said:
Ahh I forgot about that, but the updated GSM arena article shows some great promise and some are speculating whether the S600 version also have Wolfson in it.
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Nope, it doesn't. This is already confirmed by Supercurio via Voodoo Analysis on the 600 model. The GSMArena results have nothing whatsoever to do with Wolfson, the One with the same bundled Qualcomm DAC performs much the same.

Honestly this speaker isnt too great for music. I wasnt blown away. Loudness doesnt mean better. Its similar to the Note 2. Same placement as well. Very loud but kind of loud microphonish
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Best cheap phones for music

Could anyone recommend me to a phone for a low price that handles music well you know good battery life loud sound things like that
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Jasonhunterx said:
Could anyone recommend me to a phone for a low price that handles music well you know good battery life loud sound things like that
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There are many Chinese mobile phone to meet your requirements, For example THL W100, JIAYU G3, HDC Galaxy S4, XIAOCAI X9, Cubot One, HUAWEI C8812 and so on.
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Jasonhunterx said:
Could anyone recommend me to a phone for a low price that handles music well you know good battery life loud sound things like that
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As a "don't buy" advice, avoid the ZTE Grand X phone: it sucks at music. I bought one and gave it to my brother because the bad quality of output sound.

Samsung galaxy star

Samsung Nexus S for sure!! Awesome sound quality, and great.battery life when using it without a sim and android 2.3.6 or 4.1.2!
Me Gusta!

What about Droid incredible 1 or seen some greats deals on them 36$ 45$
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Jasonhunterx said:
Could anyone recommend me to a phone for a low price that handles music well you know good battery life loud sound things like that
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I really liked my HTC rezound combined with Poweramp. I rooted my rezound and installed CyanogenMod 10.2 rom with Aroma Beats and Poweramp and it was fantastic. The only downside with CyanogenMod Rom was the battery life. But it depends on what you mean by loud things. I usually listen to music with headphones so that was what was great about that phone. The speaker on the Rezound was loud but not as clear as my HTC ONE that I have right now.