Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
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I would wait to see what is at the MWC. Even if the phones aren't available in your country for a while you don't know if it's worth the wait until you see the phones.
normally will available in my country if those phone really is gsm model
i just ordered the white version of galaxy nexus. I did not wait for MWC 2012 as I think by the time I wait for new device release, there is another one coming up. So then should i wait for that upcoming device again?
also do you want the OS to update faster? Or you are willing to wait for manufacturer to comply their UI with the new OS?
IMO, i would say just go for the phone that you think it fits you mostly. I dont think Quad core CPU will do much much much more significant thing more than dual core CPU. I would focus more on the internal RAM because this is the part which handling the memory location storing the execution of tasks you requested the phone to do.
Just think of you got a quad core 3.2 Ghz CPU and only got 1 GB of RAM for your desktop.....How many programs you can execute and no need to wait.
this is just my opinion.
njfpolyr6 said:
i just ordered the white version of galaxy nexus. I did not wait for MWC 2012 as I think by the time I wait for new device release, there is another one coming up. So then should i wait for that upcoming device again?
also do you want the OS to update faster? Or you are willing to wait for manufacturer to comply their UI with the new OS?
IMO, i would say just go for the phone that you think it fits you mostly. I dont think Quad core CPU will do much much much more significant thing more than dual core CPU. I would focus more on the internal RAM because this is the part which handling the memory location storing the execution of tasks you requested the phone to do.
Just think of you got a quad core 3.2 Ghz CPU and only got 1 GB of RAM for your desktop.....How many programs you can execute and no need to wait.
this is just my opinion.
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both also can, but off course get the phone with better spec is much better
for OS update faster, no idea since normally using custom ROM
as you say, will keep wait and wait is correct, and new device keep release = no need buy
but once s 3 really release / reach my country, i straight go and buy
if care more really no need buy already
bumpz for my thread
I would wait for the s3 or HTC one release,good luck
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I am quite enjoying my galaxy nexus. It is an awesome device.
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I would wait for the s3 or HTC one release,good luck
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before that decided to wait for s3
but come out a news that it won't announce / launch on april =.=
so now finding nexus, if cheap then buy it
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I am quite enjoying my galaxy nexus. It is an awesome device.
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actually i want to do like this
buy nexus then wait until s3 release and sold if off the nexus for the s3
but like this my parents sure don't let do like this way due to some stupid reason =_=
XeactorZ said:
Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks
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Try LG nexus 4. It is cheap compare to Galaxy Nexus with lots of hardware improvements..
I think Samsung Galaxy S3 is a awesome mobile phone. It's a costly mobile phone but big screen, nice camera, updated android operating system.
Actually galaxy nexus is good one coz there are more advantages if itz rooted(like flashing custom roms)
In my view Samsung is waste because almost all phones looks alike and user interface is also almost same. Prices may vary but features and interface is same. But nexus his its unique value though
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I think the Samsung Galaxy S2 looks to be an incredible smartphone, when they first released the international version back in April, it was hands down the #1 top dog best device on the market. But now 5 months later the U.S. is finally getting it, but is it too late ? I hate to pick it up, and not even a month later is outdated, significantly by both the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime. I am on Sprint and looking for a new phone to replace my Nexus-S 4G I am bored with, and has major radio/network issues.
Very soon two Super phones are about to be released, the iPhone5, and Nexus-Prime. I know most here hate the iPhone, but if the i5 comes out with a 4" or larger screen, thinner with better battery life, and the option to have Widgets on the home screen, i will be very tempted to pick one up. And then there is the phone from the 22nd century the Nexus-Prime, supposedly the most feature packed and newest next gen hardware ever seen on a smartphone.
I know you can always play the waiting game, and just wait forever for the next best thing, and then never have anything at all. But both the iPhone5 and Nexus-Prime are due out in October or so. Or will the U.S. Galaxy S2 easily be on par and close to these other two new devices ?
Bottom line question, why get the Galaxy S2 now over the iPhone5 or Nexus-Prime later ?
For me, I can't wait. I need a phone now. I guess it depends on your situation really... if you can wait until it releases (October?) then it seems like a no brainer to wait until then. But, I think I'll pretty happy with the S2 as long as IC Sand gets on the S2 sooner or later through official or non-official channels.
Well if you think like that, would you get iphone 5 when it comes out because there will be a even more super phone, maybe galaxy s3, coming out in a few more months?
Wait for the Nexus
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I think the principle of a winning formula is having the tools/equipment that suits you best. That might actually not be the same as having the tool/equipment that is seen as the best by some group of people (e.g. Android powerusers)
Get the phone that suits you best instead of worrying about having "the best" phone by the standard of a group of reviewers.
If you have a decent android phone today, then wait for release of Nexus Prime before making the decision.
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Well if you think like that, would you get iphone 5 when it comes out because there will be a even more super phone, maybe galaxy s3, coming out in a few more months?
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If there's a confirmed release date (which I'm not sure about) and it's less than a month, then I see no reason. A couple of months.... really depends on how bad the current phone is. If there's nothing wrong with it, sure I would be content to wait until the far superior phone comes along. I'm certainly not advocating waiting 6 months or longer...
I think the best choice is to get the galaxy S2 and wait a few months until custom ROMs for the nexus prime be available. Also if you wait you probably get a discount for you new phone.
I upgraded my line (contract was over) on AT&T to a Galaxy S II on October 5th. x, AT&T has a 30-day exchange policy. Meaning, if a better phone than the Galaxy S II comes out by November 5th, I can exchange it.
The only possible phone that I can think of is the Nexus Prime. To think about it: The Galaxy S II is an AMAZING phone, simply brilliant. But if the Nexus Prime is better...I'll want that, right?
So, that leads me to a few questions:
1. Could the Nexus Prime possibility be released before the 5th of November?
2. How do you think the Nexus Prime will compare to the Galaxy S II? Will it feature MAJOR features, over the Galaxy S II?
3. Will the Galaxy S II get ICS? I'd like quite a bit of software updates from Sammy, but I know the community here at XDA will have many versions of Android running on the S II for quite a long time.
Thank you!
P.S: Sorry if I posted this thread in the wrong section, these forums are just too big!
The Nexus Prime is pretty much a Google-branded Galaxy S II HD, which is pretty much a refresh of the Galaxy S II. That is to say, an S II with a 720p screen and faster processor to match.
The biggest advantage though, is Ice Cream Sandwich. Which the S II probably won't get for a while.
It's supposed to be being unveiled in all of two days time, at which point we should get a real release date.
Sjael said:
The Nexus Prime is pretty much a Google-branded Galaxy S II HD, which is pretty much a refresh of the Galaxy S II. That is to say, an S II with a 720p screen and faster processor to match.
The biggest advantage though, is Ice Cream Sandwich. Which the S II probably won't get for a while.
It's supposed to be being unveiled in all of two days time, at which point we should get a real release date.
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Thanks for your input. One of the selling points of the Prime over the GSII is it being by Google. That means more software updates and better support. GSII is probably going to be outdated in terms of software soon, but the Prime will receive 16 months of updates :/
The 720p screen seems to be an OVERKILL IMO. Really, 720p? There is no telling how much processing power and battery life that giant will use! Damn, I bet the quality is amazing the AMOLED, though.
On the other hand, I have found myself attached to the external buttons on my Galaxy S II. They really save screen space.
Colton127 said:
I upgraded my line (contract was over) on AT&T to a Galaxy S II on October 5th. x, AT&T has a 30-day exchange policy. Meaning, if a better phone than the Galaxy S II comes out by November 5th, I can exchange it.
The only possible phone that I can think of is the Nexus Prime. To think about it: The Galaxy S II is an AMAZING phone, simply brilliant. But if the Nexus Prime is better...I'll want that, right?
So, that leads me to a few questions:
1. Could the Nexus Prime possibility be released before the 5th of November?
2. How do you think the Nexus Prime will compare to the Galaxy S II? Will it feature MAJOR features, over the Galaxy S II?
3. Will the Galaxy S II get ICS? I'd like quite a bit of software updates from Sammy, but I know the community here at XDA will have many versions of Android running on the S II for quite a long time.
Thank you!
P.S: Sorry if I posted this thread in the wrong section, these forums are just too big!
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2. How do you think the Nexus Prime will compare to the Galaxy S II? Will it feature MAJOR features, over the Galaxy S II? }}}} made by Google, enough said{{{{
3. Will the Galaxy S II get ICS? I'd like quite a bit of software updates from Sammy, but I know the community here at XDA will have many versions of Android running on the S II for quite a long time
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My opinion is that Google and Samsung were hoping that the i9250 Nexus Prime would have been in and passed be the FCC by the 11th so the could announce it but it didn't pass in time so they postponed it.
Phoneguy589 said:
My opinion is that Google and Samsung were hoping that the i9250 Nexus Prime would have been in and passed be the FCC by the 11th so the could announce it but it didn't pass in time so they postponed it.
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It's been said it was postponed out of respect for Jobs.
For me, I love the 720p display best. nothing would beat this.
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oh yeah, forgot to say , ICS also.
I for one would also like to know how the heck this new screen will fare as far as battery life goes......I mean will people need to be forewarned that watching a movie at 720p can drain your battery faster than you can say Ice Cream Sandwich? If you catch my drift? But I have to say this is enticing though.....it will almost surely make me regret buying the SG2 because then I know I don't have the best phone anymore. I love the SG2 but when this does come out with the GSM version I know I'll be wanting it. Phones are moving too fast.....especially Sammy with all their different variants of the galaxy line. (sighs)
Going by the spec rumours floating around the net it could posiblly end up having a weaker front and back camera then the Galaxy S2 and no SD-card support.
The only thing confirmed is the 720p display which is greater then the SGS2,even though i don't really understand the advantage of this.
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It's been said it was postponed out of respect for Jobs.
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It was just my opinion.... I am sorry for the loss of Steve Jobs and my deepest condolences go out to his family and friends but I think it would have looked bad for Google/Samsung if they announced a phone that didn't pass through the FCC. I know what was said about them postponing the announcement but I my opinions about it.
Phoneguy589 said:
My opinion is that Google and Samsung were hoping that the i9250 Nexus Prime would have been in and passed be the FCC by the 11th so the could announce it but it didn't pass in time so they postponed it.
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They need an approval from the FCC to announce a product? It wouldn't have mattered anyways since it's scheduled for november release
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Galaxy S III or Galaxy Nexus
Spec wise sgs3 win
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Depends completely on what you're looking for. All in all, however, by the time it actually comes out (I'm guessing at least April), I'd say the S3. Vastly improved specs, rumors of waterproofing, ICS (though soon outdated by Jellybean, so if you're looking to stay updated your best bet is still to stick with that Nexus). Battery life might be an issue.
However, the above assumes that both devices are out. If, on the other hand, you're asking whether to get a GN now or a SG3 later, this does not rule out the former by a long shot. GN has its own advantages (in particular being "futureproof") and it's just a matter of how long you feel like waiting.
dragon135 said:
Spec wise sgs3 win
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Interesting considering the SGSIII doesn't exist yet.
OP, as the poster above said, it depends what you're looking for. You really have to give more details... and when it comes down to it, why are you letting other people make your choice for you. A smartphone/tablet is a very personal device, and no 2 people are the same.
but Samsung Galaxy S III not-released
i think, better is Galaxy S III
We sitting in the same boat, which my case like this
XeactorZ said:
Hi all, previously I was decided to buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
but due to some stupid reason (too expensive) by my parents which don't let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus
which need me get good result in order in order to buy new phone (any price that I want)
if now then the price is totally can't even get Samsung Galaxy S II
so, back to the question which is same as title
and since gonna got MWC event after 2days, and sure got new phone announce
and also for the upcoming Samsung own event on 15th March, which maybe announce Samsung Galaxy S III
at the end, is it worth to wait those phone that announce either in MWC / Samsung Galaxy S III (act it as got this phone)
but if wait also need wait to release, then those Samsung, HTC, LG, and other officially bring in to my country, which not the unit from other country which called as original set
so, let's say if I successfully convince my parents to let me buy Samsung Galaxy Nexus now because I eyeing since last year December
and when gonna buy, know the price and say too expensive, ask me to wait it to drop, lol even now Samsung Galaxy S II at my country also more expensive that the budget they set for me (although is using my own money to buy, but is my parents controlling my price)
if you are facing this situation, you choose to get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus now or wait those phone announce in MWC / Samsung own event which will at least wait few month to reach your country ???
*please vote then leave comment and tell me your reason
Thanks
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*quote from my thread
Galaxy Nexus is the BEST!!
both from samsung, and gs3 is newer so take that one. But use the standard ics rom.
Yeah I just got off the horn with Samsung, he's a pretty cool guy. He said the SIII is way better.
SGS 3 is much better ....
I say just buy the nexus, as soon as the SGS3's launched there'll be another phone coming, you'll be waiting forever
Galaxy S III much better...
Galaxy S III!!!
I personally think the SGS VI will blow both of these out of the water...
Love the idiots that recommend a phone that doesn't exist yet or have confirmed specs released for it...
I have a galaxy nexus. It's my first smartphone and I think it works really well. If you can wait for an unannounced Galaxy SIII then by all means, but when will you stop waiting?
Galaxy SIII
i think that the Galaxy s3 is better in my opinion, the nexus wasnt even up to the same as par as the Galaxy s2 lol
Depends on if you want to wait, the SGSIII isn't even technically an announced phone yet if I remember correctly so we're looking at least 2 months plus before a release I'm sure.
Gnexus i think...agree with the other that sgs3 not even release yet.
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If you have to do it that way. Galaxy nexus international till there is a gs3
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Isn't the galaxy s3 a quad core phone?
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Tittle says it all. I am using a Samsung SGH-T639 (flip phone) and i cant do use it much longer, but at the same time, i need to play my next move smart.
Its either the HTC one S, or wait for the Galaxy S 3. which leads to the question, How much longer after May 3rd will US carrier most likely get the S3?
Please shed some light on this topic, i have not heard of or seen any news or info about the US release.
Remains to be seen, but there is speculation that Samsung might try for a closer release, at least in terms of it following the EU release. Only speculation and, unless something happened today, there isn't really any info on the matter. Would be nice to see them closer in terms of regional releases, as well as seeing the various carriers get them at reasonable time between them.
More information is sure to follow after the official announcement.
nop,its not...........
If it does not release in america at the same time, then you can always get yours off ebay.
I'm in australia got my Gs2 off ebay (UK model)
im here with latest update..
http://www.mobilenapps.com/articles/1891/20120428/galaxy-s3-release-date-specs-exynos-4.htm
Galaxy S3 is releasing May 3 ....
They are announcing the phone on May 3rd not releasing it.
latest rumors have the US version being a dual core. I would bet on this myself.
You could always buy internationally.
Now the Americans know how it feels to have to wait for something. Normally you guys get everything first lol
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i got some necessary information here....thanks gys
Samsung sucks!
Im upset the Galaxy S3 wont get the Exynos quad core chip!! I really think this will be a huge blunder for Samsung like how they released the S2 in North America 6 months after its initial release. This sucks! I used to be a fan of Samsung and if T-mobile gets the htc one x I will get that instead!
hello friends first time posting here!
i am in the market to buy a new smartphone but confuse which one to go with. In past i have used iphone 3gs and iphone 4s never tried android.
so i want to buy a best android smartphone , but confuse because as report suggest Samsung GS5 will be launched in january, so i want to know
should i buy nexus 5 , wait for samsung gs5 or buy any other smartphone ?
abuzz11 said:
hello friends first time posting here!
i am in the market to buy a new smartphone but confuse which one to go with. In past i have used iphone 3gs and iphone 4s never tried android.
so i want to buy a best android smartphone , but confuse because as report suggest Samsung GS5 will be launched in january, so i want to know
should i buy nexus 5 , wait for samsung gs5 or buy any other smartphone ?
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u should get the nexus 6
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hello00 said:
u should get the nexus 6
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The Nexus 5 seems to be pretty solid. It does not have all the functions the s5 will probably have, but at least what I did was buy the Nexus 5 unlocked from Google so I didn't extend my contract with ATT and when the next latest greatest comes out I will buy that on my upgrade from ATT. Hard to argue with a good phone that the total cost is what I would pay for a subsidized phone and with the subsidized phone I would have to extend my contract with ATT.
I for one will never purchase another Samsung phone with the whole Knox security situation
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buy the s5 when it is released or wait for the next flagship by an other company which will be released just weeks after with better specs?????
just buy the N5 and dont think too much, its a really nice device!:good:
are u sure nexus 5 is what i should buy ? i just want the best android smartphone budget is not the problem and i will be buying an unlocked one.
and is 16 gb enough
abuzz11 said:
are u sure nexus 5 is what i should buy ? i just want the best android smartphone budget is not the problem and i will be buying an unlocked one.
and is 16 gb enough
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Honestly, if this is your first android phone I would recommend the galaxy s5. Nexus devices are more targeted at android enthusiasts/purists and don't have the bells and whistles that a lot of the others do. If you're not planning to unlock and flash custom roms and kernels then you're losing the biggest advantage of the phone (in my opinion). But if money really isn't an issue, then you could just buy both and sell the one you decide against.
premo15 said:
Honestly, if this is your first android phone I would recommend the galaxy s5. Nexus devices are more targeted at android enthusiasts/purists and don't have the bells and whistles that a lot of the others do. If you're not planning to unlock and flash custom roms and kernels then you're losing the biggest advantage of the phone (in my opinion). But if money really isn't an issue, then you could just buy both and sell the one you decide against.
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i have jailbroken my iphone 4s so i am kind aware of all these , yes i don't have much idea about roms and flash but i will learn
so just tell me is 16gb enough ? i will be playing games . and do u think gs5 will released in jan 2014 ? or march ?
abuzz11 said:
i have jailbroken my iphone 4s so i am kind aware of all these , yes i don't have much idea about roms and flash but i will learn
so just tell me is 16gb enough ? i will be playing games . and do u think gs5 will released in jan 2014 ? or march ?
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In that case, go with the n5...it will be much easier to unlock than the s5. I would be surprised if the s5 came out in January; they are targeting a "Q1" release date so to me that means March.
I actually just ordered my n5 last night and had the same dilemma about the storage. I don't usually store a lot of music or movies on my phone but in the end I decided on the 32gb version since there's no external sd slot and it's only $50 more. 16gb may be enough, but keep in mind that you'll really only have about 12-13gb of user storage available.
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premo15 said:
In that case, go with the n5...it will be much easier to unlock than the s5. I would be surprised if the s5 came out in January; they are targeting a "Q1" release date so to me that means March.
I actually just ordered my n5 last night and had the same dilemma about the storage. I don't usually store a lot of music or movies on my phone but in the end I decided on the 32gb version since there's no external sd slot and it's only $50 more. 16gb may be enough, but keep in mind that you'll really only have about 12-13gb of user storage available.
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same here i will also not be storing too much of a music , :good:
and yes i have decided to go with nexus 5 and may end up buying 32gb version ,How about lg g2 ?
And one thing please can you tell me what is flash root, roms etc etc.? i am noob in these so please bare with me
If you're in the UK, Amazon are doing G2 for just fifty quid more than the nexus 5
abuzz11 said:
hello friends first time posting here!
i am in the market to buy a new smartphone but confuse which one to go with. In past i have used iphone 3gs and iphone 4s never tried android.
so i want to buy a best android smartphone , but confuse because as report suggest Samsung GS5 will be launched in january, so i want to know
should i buy nexus 5 , wait for samsung gs5 or buy any other smartphone ?
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Ignore the comment about the Nexus 6. The Nexus 5 just launched and it'll be awhile before a new Nexus device is launched. You're looking to get an Android smartphone and soon.
Choosing between the Galaxy S5 (unofficial) and the recently released Nexus 5, it's a matter of opinion. The Nexus phones and Galaxy series phones have always been different. The Galaxy S5 is going to be significantly more expensive than the Nexus 5.
Currently you can buy the Nexus 5, 16GB model full retail from Google for $349 and the Galaxy S4 costs $749. I owned the Galaxy S4 for 6 months and switched to the Nexus 5 and enjoy the Nexus 5 more than. You can buy a 32GB Nexus 5 model from Google for $399. The Samsung Galaxy phones will have Touchwiz (their launcher) along with the Android you'll be getting. For the past many years, people have "hated" Android for being laggy and having bad battery life. Those typically come from added 'bells and whistles' that most people don't end up using. The Galaxy S4 has those neat features where if a video is playing and you look away, it pauses the video. Those features are tedious and don't always work as great as they're expected too. When you get a Nexus device, you get a pure vanilla Android experience. It's just Android, it doesn't have carrier crap or manufacturer features from Samsung that 96.4% of people just disable. The Nexus 5 is significantly snappier and more responsive than my S4 ever was.
If you're concerned about space, get a 32GB. Only $50 more.
I know your asking about the Galaxy S5, but there's no official specs or expectations to go on so i'm basing my experience with the S4. Both have an immaculate screen and we can assume the S5 will be similar.
***What I would do if I were you is get yourself a Nexus 5, a fast, great Android experience - so you can adjust to having Android instead of iOS from your iPhones. Then after the S5 officially releases and they've worked past the issues they're going to have (being that it's Samsung) and play with one at a local store to see if you like it over the Nexus 5.
My recommendation: get the Nexus 5 for the best Android experience for your money.
Hope i've helped.
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Ignore the comment about the Nexus 6. The Nexus 5 just launched and it'll be awhile before a new Nexus device is launched. You're looking to get an Android smartphone and soon.
Choosing between the Galaxy S5 (unofficial) and the recently released Nexus 5, it's a matter of opinion. The Nexus phones and Galaxy series phones have always been different. The Galaxy S5 is going to be significantly more expensive than the Nexus 5.
Currently you can buy the Nexus 5, 16GB model full retail from Google for $349 and the Galaxy S4 costs $749. I owned the Galaxy S4 for 6 months and switched to the Nexus 5 and enjoy the Nexus 5 more than. You can buy a 32GB Nexus 5 model from Google for $399. The Samsung Galaxy phones will have Touchwiz (their launcher) along with the Android you'll be getting. For the past many years, people have "hated" Android for being laggy and having bad battery life. Those typically come from added 'bells and whistles' that most people don't end up using. The Galaxy S4 has those neat features where if a video is playing and you look away, it pauses the video. Those features are tedious and don't always work as great as they're expected too. When you get a Nexus device, you get a pure vanilla Android experience. It's just Android, it doesn't have carrier crap or manufacturer features from Samsung that 96.4% of people just disable. The Nexus 5 is significantly snappier and more responsive than my S4 ever was.
If you're concerned about space, get a 32GB. Only $50 more.
I know your asking about the Galaxy S5, but there's no official specs or expectations to go on so i'm basing my experience with the S4. Both have an immaculate screen and we can assume the S5 will be similar.
***What I would do if I were you is get yourself a Nexus 5, a fast, great Android experience - so you can adjust to having Android instead of iOS from your iPhones. Then after the S5 officially releases and they've worked past the issues they're going to have (being that it's Samsung) and play with one at a local store to see if you like it over the Nexus 5.
My recommendation: get the Nexus 5 for the best Android experience for your money.
Hope i've helped.
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Thanks alot for your kind reply!
i am pretty sure now nexus 5 is going to be my first android smartphone!
one thing can i get multitasking experience like note 3 in nexus 5 ? and other note 3 feature ? because i like note 3 layout
abuzz11 said:
hello friends first time posting here!
i am in the market to buy a new smartphone but confuse which one to go with. In past i have used iphone 3gs and iphone 4s never tried android.
so i want to buy a best android smartphone , but confuse because as report suggest Samsung GS5 will be launched in january, so i want to know
should i buy nexus 5 , wait for samsung gs5 or buy any other smartphone ?
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In my opinion, the Nexus 5 is an affordable smartphone with decent specs, Galaxy s5 isn't even released yet and will likely cost close to twice as much. Sure the S5 will probably have better specs since it's newer and costs a lot more.
From personal experience and I'm coming from an iPhone as well, I liked the S3 it was a nice phone with a good amount of options, didn't care for the S4, it was loaded with lots of features that I'd never use other than to show someone "hey look what this can do" It was big and felt like a mini tablet, total overkill for a phone unless you like that sort of thing.
I didn't care much for the Nexus 4 design, but I really like the Nexus 5, my only complaint is the camera which is supposed to be fixed with an update.
So, if you want lots and lots of features on a super expensive phone that won't receive updates quickly (unless you install a custom rom) go for the Galaxy S5
If you want an affordable phone that looks and works well and gets fast updates, go for the nexus.
PS: My only other complaint about the Nexus is that there's no Otterbox for it, but since Google has their own cases it doesn't bother me so much.
abuzz11 said:
Thanks alot for your kind reply!
i am pretty sure now nexus 5 is going to be my first android smartphone!
one thing can i get multitasking experience like note 3 in nexus 5 ? and other note 3 feature ? because i like note 3 layout
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I don't know what you mean by multi-tasking experience? If you mean app-switching, there is a dedicated button on the Nexus 5 on the far right which allows easy app switching.
If you're referring to the "Multi-Window" feature to split your screen in two apps, no. That's a Samsung Multi-Window feature that the Galaxy S4 and Note 2/3 have. There are other things similar to that which you can get on a rooted Nexus 5, but it isn't stock.
Just my final thoughts on this... Carriers usually have a return policy. If you like the note setup then maybe Samsung is more to your liking? And about the space.... Since the n5 has no SD slot I bought the largest.... Would rather potentially waste 50$ than constantly run out of space and dislike my phone because of it.
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S5 has more ram. 3gb ram is more than 2gb
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FourPointedFreak said:
Ignore the comment about the Nexus 6. The Nexus 5 just launched and it'll be awhile before a new Nexus device is launched. You're looking to get an Android smartphone and soon.
Choosing between the Galaxy S5 (unofficial) and the recently released Nexus 5, it's a matter of opinion. The Nexus phones and Galaxy series phones have always been different. The Galaxy S5 is going to be significantly more expensive than the Nexus 5.
Currently you can buy the Nexus 5, 16GB model full retail from Google for $349 and the Galaxy S4 costs $749. I owned the Galaxy S4 for 6 months and switched to the Nexus 5 and enjoy the Nexus 5 more than. You can buy a 32GB Nexus 5 model from Google for $399. The Samsung Galaxy phones will have Touchwiz (their launcher) along with the Android you'll be getting. For the past many years, people have "hated" Android for being laggy and having bad battery life. Those typically come from added 'bells and whistles' that most people don't end up using. The Galaxy S4 has those neat features where if a video is playing and you look away, it pauses the video. Those features are tedious and don't always work as great as they're expected too. When you get a Nexus device, you get a pure vanilla Android experience. It's just Android, it doesn't have carrier crap or manufacturer features from Samsung that 96.4% of people just disable. The Nexus 5 is significantly snappier and more responsive than my S4 ever was.
If you're concerned about space, get a 32GB. Only $50 more.
I know your asking about the Galaxy S5, but there's no official specs or expectations to go on so i'm basing my experience with the S4. Both have an immaculate screen and we can assume the S5 will be similar.
***What I would do if I were you is get yourself a Nexus 5, a fast, great Android experience - so you can adjust to having Android instead of iOS from your iPhones. Then after the S5 officially releases and they've worked past the issues they're going to have (being that it's Samsung) and play with one at a local store to see if you like it over the Nexus 5.
My recommendation: get the Nexus 5 for the best Android experience for your money.
Hope i've helped.
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This was one of the most useful posts I've ever read here at XDA.
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Jarvarro said:
In my opinion, the Nexus 5 is an affordable smartphone with decent specs, Galaxy s5 isn't even released yet and will likely cost close to twice as much. Sure the S5 will probably have better specs since it's newer and costs a lot more.
From personal experience and I'm coming from an iPhone as well, I liked the S3 it was a nice phone with a good amount of options, didn't care for the S4, it was loaded with lots of features that I'd never use other than to show someone "hey look what this can do" It was big and felt like a mini tablet, total overkill for a phone unless you like that sort of thing.
I didn't care much for the Nexus 4 design, but I really like the Nexus 5, my only complaint is the camera which is supposed to be fixed with an update.
So, if you want lots and lots of features on a super expensive phone that won't receive updates quickly (unless you install a custom rom) go for the Galaxy S5
If you want an affordable phone that looks and works well and gets fast updates, go for the nexus.
PS: My only other complaint about the Nexus is that there's no Otterbox for it, but since Google has their own cases it doesn't bother me so much.
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What camera issue is the update supposed to be fixing? I just got mine and I'm not very impressed with the camera at all..
kryptoniteguy said:
This was one of the most useful posts I've ever read here at XDA.
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What camera issue is the update supposed to be fixing? I just got mine and I'm not very impressed with the camera at all..
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Thanks for your kind words, just providing my insight.