Is there really any competition with these phones or does one blow away the other hands down?
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Well since we have no idea what the official specs of the SGS3 are we can't really say. All we have is rumors, but some of the thing we can be fairly certain about are the exynos quad processor, a 720p screen, an 8-10MP camera,and a screen size ranging from 4.5-4.8". The main difference will be the processor and the screen size. If you want a hybrid phone/tablet the note will be best, if you are looking for pure performance then the S3 will give you the best results. You can't say one will blow the other one out of the water without solid spec sheets and an idea of what you want in the phone.
I am excited for Thursday. I hope that we don't only hear about the SGS3, but maybe some intel on when the TMobile version of the Note will be released.
I am going for the Note. Buying an international version is not an option for me financially, so it rules out these quad-core processors, which are probably not needed right now anyway.
I am still using a TMobile G2, and it does everything I need it to do. It only has 1 core I am sure at like 800 mhz, though I am overclocking it right now due to the fact that it makes it easier to run. Either way, that processor can't be as nice a the Galaxy Note's dual-core 1.5 ghz processor.
Quad cores are just being used in desktop computers really, so it's no surprise that you shouldn't really NEED it for a phone. I don't know the official technicalities to backup my statement, but it seems common sense.
I will look forward to having the GNote specific applications, S pen, and screen real estate. Can't wait!
S3. Only reason to get Note over GS2 is screen/pen. Not worth it imo.
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Not a fair competition at all. S3 should be compared to phones of the same calibre, like the HTC One X.
im sure someone will do a competition of these two phones. Even whitout the S3 full specs we all know who will win.
Quadcore is more than necessary for me
One phone!
HTC Evo Lte dual core s4 which is really fast.. It beats tegra 3 in some tests.
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i think the SG S3 will be the same as the Note ( pen included ) but with a 4.6 screen
Each have their pluses and minuses. The GS3 will have the latest and greatest hardware and ICS out if the box, but the Note will have the bigger screen and S-Pen.
But seriously you're considering a phone already 6 months old vs a phone that will just be announced tomorrow. I love my Note and it has worked flawlessly for me, but I know after tomorrow it won't be the best hardware wise compared to the GS3. But that doesn't mean the Note is a slouch at all. The good thing though is I have my work phone with Sprint and my upgrade is June 30, so I may pick up the GS3, so best of both worlds!
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Galaxy s3 is way more better
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i think the SG S3 will be the same as the Note ( pen included ) but with a 4.6 screen
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The S3 will most likely have a 4.8 screen
..Can't wait for SIII
IiI can relate to the question I have a gsii and I really lobe the note. I will wait to deer what the new galaxy offers this weekend. I live near the brand new Samsung shop in Westfield next to the Olympic site and they reckon that the should have demo models this Saturday following the event tonight.
I only wish there were a gnote2 being announced. I love the idea of stylus
and big screen.
I have high expectations for GS3. Let's see what they have to offer for us today.
Anyway, I like my GS2 better than Galaxy Note already, so it seams clear to me that GS3 will also be better.
hummm, i like Galaxy S III better.
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There will be quite a big difference according to the specs!
Well we will see at 7pm today
The SGS3 will be more popular than the Note, because the SGS3 is the direct concurrention of the HTC One X, iPhone etcetera.
If a phone gets really popular, you get extra things from the producer, like firmware upgrades etcetera.
Pick SGS3 after 7pm.
PS it is being expected the SGS3 will arive at the stores in approx 7 days
hahaha note vs a quadcore baby doesnt stand a chance find out today at 7:00pm GMT London time
according to leaked specs the s3 will have a 12mp camera a 4412 quadcore processor clocked at 1.5ghz
a mali 400(same as in the s2 just clocked much higher)
a 4.8 inch 720p HD regular RGB matrix not pentile
wireless charging (big maybe wuold be cool but unlikely)
2mp front cam
touchwiz bullcrap on android 4.0.4
a ceramic back
we all will know in few hours time ~~~ *wait patiently*
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we all will know in few hours time ~~~ *wait patiently*
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WAIT PATIENTLY !!!!!!!!!!!!! WHO IS GONNA DO THAT I WANT MY SIII NOW
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i9000 is currently more than 1 year old, and some may currently be considering their next upgrade/purchase, which model you consider to be the next leading Galaxy phone?
I just bought my Galaxy S, its 1 month old, ill stick with it for another year or so and then upgrade to galaxy s II
Ill stick to my sgs a year more, maybe 1 and a half so maybe galaxy s 3 or 4 or maybe note 2 .
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im just gonna wait for s3 now. im on an 18month contract so sorta tied to sgs until next march anyway might as well hold out until s3 is out there then get on at the bleeding edge
I am curious to see what the the HD screen will look like. It will probably be pentile again, will the resolution be high enough to please my eye? Maybe.
Probably won't buy an S2 though, hoping for a beefier GPU in the S3.
Seeing as the SGS2 GPU is not really out-classing the SGS, I wonder how it will cope with the HD resolution. I'm thinking a higher tier of performance (like the huge future gains nvidia is bragging about, or even something like the SGX543MP2 in the ipad2) will be welcome with newer titles at HD resolution.
I'm torn between the Galaxy Note (1.4Ghz) and SII LTE HD (1.5Ghz).
Both with great screen HD resolution, huge sizes, new exynos processor with better battery life, upgraded GPU and other small changes.
SIII is rumoured to have similar specs, maybe a better screen, so don't know if it's actually worth waiting.
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I am curious to see what the the HD screen will look like. It will probably be pentile again, will the resolution be high enough to please my eye? Maybe.
Probably won't buy an S2 though, hoping for a beefier GPU in the S3.
Seeing as the SGS2 GPU is not really out-classing the SGS, I wonder how it will cope with the HD resolution. I'm thinking a higher tier of performance (like the huge future gains nvidia is bragging about, or even something like the SGX543MP2 in the ipad2) will be welcome with newer titles at HD resolution.
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Haha, sgs 2 has the best gpu in any android 'device'(not only phones) in the whole world - the mali-400 which is nearly 3 time better than sgs's gpu.
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I'm torn between the Galaxy Note (1.4Ghz) and SII LTE HD (1.5Ghz).
Both with great screen HD resolution, huge sizes, new exynos processor with better battery life, upgraded GPU and other small changes.
SIII is rumoured to have similar specs, maybe a better screen, so don't know if it's actually worth waiting.
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'Similar', I think a more heavier word like ' better ' would have fitted into the line, sgs3 is rumoured to have a 2.0 quad core(4 cores) processor and 1.5gb ram( rumoured by many big tech news sites like engadget.com,thisismynext.com,phonearena.com,gsmarena.com),also a 10mp camera is rumoured at back, and a 5mp ffcamera is rumoured ( just read that in 1 article so the news is not so strong and dependable).
And I don't think 'bigger screen size' means bigger phones, if you compare sgs2 international version and sgs2 hd (korean) version then the latter one has a way bigger screen but if you see the lower button pannel, you will notice the buttons have been made smaller and wider so that the device is still not that big and is still just a notch bigger than original sgs2's 'body size'. ;-)
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i put galaxy note but like the galaxy s 2 white as i can upgrade ar lassers phone and give her my galaxy s then in 6 mounths upgrade the galaxy s to some thing new
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Haha, sgs 2 has the best gpu in any android 'device'(not only phones) in the whole world - the mali-400 which is nearly 3 time better than sgs's gpu.
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Hm I remember it not being very impressive in the early benchmarks, barely beating the SGS and losing to tegra2. They did say it could be early drivers though. I'd love to see recent comparisons but nobody seems to be doing them.
Waiting for nexus 3.
Love the ota updates on my nexus one. Galaxy S has been my best device to date though and I'm in no hurry to upgrade.
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SII LTE HD. Bigger screen with 720p would be enough to justify a switch, and there is better cpu, camera, more RAM, etc...
Still got 9 months to go on my 2 year contract so looking like s3 for me!
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If the Note and SGS2 LTE HD are available end of this year I'll buy the cheapest. Love the i9000 but I think it's time for a refresh.
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Hm I remember it not being very impressive in the early benchmarks, barely beating the SGS and losing to tegra2. They did say it could be early drivers though. I'd love to see recent comparisons but nobody seems to be doing them.
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Look on Anandtech. The Mali 400 is almost as good as the SGX540, the Tegra2 and the Adreno 220.... combined!
LTE will likely be the catalyst to get a new phone. Aside from the fact that the technology is quicker, there will be less people using it.
And you can't go past a phone with 720p!
Retina display.. psft...
Where is the nexus prime in that list?
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Where is the nexus prime in that list?
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I also miss that option.
I choose first option. Maybe latter collect money and buy Galaxy 3
Ill take my original SGS with my 1650mah Samsung Armani battery (same physical size as stock) over the SGSII.
If the SGSII was the same physical size as the SGS and had better battery, I would buy it in a heartbeat...
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i m going to buy the dual core phone but guys i dont have any idea that which dual core phone is best
i want gaming modding roms camera form phone so please guid me which one is best except latest release of smasung galaxy nexus and motorola razr
Why would you want the next best? Get the Galaxy Nexus.
If you're just about saving a few quid, and assuming you specifically want an Android handset pick up the galaxy s2... spec and performance is not far short overall, in some ways it's better.
HTC range? Seems to havegood support here.
Samsung Galaxy SII
In terms of specs/potential it is Note..in terms of specs/xda support it is GNexus.
REZOUND!
HTC Rezound is my pick.
Dual Core Qualcom MSM8660 with 1.5 GHz, 1GB of RAM and the best thing about the phone - 720P 4.3 Inch Display!!! better pixel density than even the retina.
i think Mi-One is the best choice atm but he's pretty hard to find...
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HTC Rezound is my pick.
Dual Core Qualcom MSM8660 with 1.5 GHz, 1GB of RAM and the best thing about the phone - 720P 4.3 Inch Display!!! better pixel density than even the retina.
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Not enough hardware to drive it
The SGS2. one of the best dual core chips and its going to have ice cream sandwich soon.
The super AMOLED screen is superb too.
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SGS II
My friend got one recently and I checked it out. SGS II is really good. It is definitely well equipped to handle ICS if you are interested in flashing CM 9, when the good folks come out with it.
I haven't 100% decided which phone I'm going to get yet either (between Nexus Prime, Razr, and Resound), though I'm leaning towards the Nexus Prime just because I know it will be the most open. I'm more than likely going to want Cyanogen on whatever I get. The Razr, though water and bullet proof, will probably be the most locked down out of the three :/
S2 /lock.
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No, thanks, but I'll be getting a N9.
galaxy s2 >>> galaxy nexus
I'm more of an HTC fan myself, who's you're carrier? Are you gonna start a new contract? The galaxy has a very vivid display but it really depends on who you go through on what phone to pick;-)
HTC EVO 3d
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I'm having a tough time picking between the new RAZR and the SGS II. I guess I'll have to go play with them both again.
GNexus for sure.
I would go for the Galaxy Nexus for sure. It may not have the most ram or the highest MP camera, but it is a high quality build and scores very well in benchmarks.
We'll have to see when the S2 gets a good working ROM though as ICS is fully optimized for dual cores with hardware acceleration.
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Alright, Im just wondering, what is the BEST android phone currently available?
By BEST, I mean best overall, if you were to rate the phones on everything they do, and give them a score, what phone would have the highest score?
Samsung galaxy s2
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SGSII, SGNote and the SGNexus.
SGS2 best combination of:
•Screen Tech (super amoled plus)
•Performance (1.2 ghz dual core exynos)
•Memory (16gb + microSD and 1gb RAM)
•Cameras (great quality 8mp with 1080p video and 2mp FFC)
•Support (Samsungs current flagship and garanteed ICS)
Another vote for the SII. Thin, light and feature packed. ICS will make it the best android phone on the market until the next Gen phones roll off the assembly lines.
International s2
everyone suggesting the gs2, you seem to be leaving out the fact that its only 800x480
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everyone suggesting the gs2, you seem to be leaving out the fact that its only 800x480
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And they were idiots and left out the Wolfson DAC for voodoo sound. Still pissed off about that...
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The galaxy nexus hands down, no need to say else.
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galaxy note. big screen, high resolution display, S-pen....
awesome!
hard pick at the moment, but samsung for sure.
the nexus for its amazing highres screen, but the s2 for its speed.
i guess i'd have to go for speed and the go for the s2.
IMO, a pick between:
SG S2
SG Note
SG Tablet 7.7
all those 3 are the best on the market currently
All Samsung fans?
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Atrix 4G and Nexus S are pretty nice phones. Just use custom ROMs to get rid of the moto-blur.
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HTC Amaze IMO
Nexus i would say.
+1 for the samsung galaxy note. Not just because I have one, but because I chose to buy it.
Samsungs probably are the best Android phones. I think maybe LG would be another good one now. But HTC...I just can't stand Sense and that terrible phone app. The only good HTC phones will come with WP7 because MS forces HTC to leave out Sense and use the exclusive WP7 phone app.
If I buy another Android phone, it will likely be a Samsung or LG. If I buy another HTC, it will be a WP7 phone.
Hmmn, if you don't like sense, aosp? Samsung do have nice displays/processors but it all depends on your carrier and preferences, I'm gonna hold out for the first quad-core... Unless you need it yesterday, I would wait, just an opinion...
i would not pick S2 now because of it's lower screen resolution compare to note and nexus
s2 800 x 480
nexus 1280 x 720
note 1280 x 800
I got around $500 bucks to spend.... and in my price range I have 2 options.
Galaxy S2 or the Galaxy Nexus.
I'm not sure which, all i know is my wife who has the Galaxy S2 has a lot of trouble with games, and the Nexus has a powerVR in, slower but more compatible.
S2 or Galaxy Nexus? (i'm not fussed about the 5mp camera on the nexus)
Which is more hackable of the 2 i guess lol or maybe i should wait for the Quad Core Beast from Samsung to drive the prices down a bit more...
If you are willing to get a used phone you have alot more options than just those two phones you mentioned. Look in the marketplace
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I got around $500 bucks to spend.... and in my price range I have 2 options.
Galaxy S2 or the Galaxy Nexus.
I'm not sure which, all i know is my wife who has the Galaxy S2 has a lot of trouble with games, and the Nexus has a powerVR in, slower but more compatible.
S2 or Galaxy Nexus? (i'm not fussed about the 5mp camera on the nexus)
Which is more hackable of the 2 i guess lol or maybe i should wait for the Quad Core Beast from Samsung to drive the prices down a bit more...
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Depends which S2 your wife has. If she has the T-Mobile one or the AT&T Skyrocket, there's your problem. Those have Snapdragons in them, which suck for gaming. They're not real Galaxy S II's. They're only branded that way to make people buy them. Only the Sprint Epic 4G Touch and the AT&T i777 (Galaxy S II) have the original Exynos chip with the Mali GPU (the one in the real GSII i9100).
If you want a high res display with no microSD slot (16/32GB for GSM/CDMA models respectively) and pure mod-ability, get the Galaxy Nexus. It's pretty good for gaming, but it probably won't handle the next generation of games as well as the GS2. The Galaxy S II has a better GPU and processor, but a lower res screen (which actually means better performance), and 16GB + MicroSD card slot, and a camera that rivals the iPhone 4S's.
They both have great development communities, and all GSII variants are getting ICS officially. (the i9100 already has it). If you want a phone that will 100% get Jelly Bean officially, go for the GNexus.
Gaming/Media-oriented -> Galaxy S II
Pure mod-ability -> Galaxy Nexus
A Galaxy Nexus from Expansys I think is $399, no tax. I know the Google Play store is selling it for the same price, but with tax here in NY that's $450. You should be able to pick up either phone for around $400.
have u considered xperia S?
Go with the galaxy nexus some pure google
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One x?
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The screen isn't that much larger on the nexus as it has the soft buttons which render the screen to be almost the same size as the s2. However, the nexus has a higher pixel density whereas the s2 exceeds in contrast ratios and looks better in my eyes
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Galaxy Nexus
Pure Google is truly awesome
if u can go out of these two options then maybe htc one x?..or wait for other quad core phones...by sony or samsung(S3)..i think u should go with the latest coz it wont get outdated soon...
Nexus, without any doubt
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You can consider also HTC Sentation XL
try out galaxy nexus.
Although the Galaxy Nexus would be the usual choice, I honestly suggest that you check both phones' Specs carefully.
While Nexus's display is quite nice and it is "more famous" than the S2, in terms of processor or camera, there's no reason not to choose the latter.
Also, you should consider the release of ICS and CM9 for the S2.
One things I'll chime in from my personal experience against the "pure modability" aka Nexus- the best experience I've had with my S2 was on the old, stock ATT rom with the clockwork mod recovery in the stock kernel. All the custom roms I've tried, above all, that the WORST battery life.
So while you'll be able to get more, useless modability out of a Nexus, S2 will work like a champ right out of the box without ANY issues.
Galaxy Nexus!!
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I'm always on!
I have been observing Apples new iPhone 5 release date of October and am interested if any of you guys have heard any whispers on a new Nexus Handset on the cards.
I am currently using HOX and am happy to stay with it until a new Nexus Handset comes out.
I personally would love a new HTC Nexus but it seems unlikely.
Thanks for any information in advance you may have.:fingers-crossed:
I'd love to upgrade from my Nexus S. I love this phone but I'd love to swap out the capacitive buttons for on screen ones but I don't feel the need to upgrade to the Nexus Prime.
I might as well wait for the next release. Can't wait!
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Heard that also
It is supposed to be around November.
it would seem to be farfetched for HTC to be the manufacturer of the next nexus device..
based from what google has been doing with the nexus lines, it looks like Samsung would be their dedicated manufacturer for the next lineup..
but of course that can change through the course of time..
it would be nice though if HTC would be the manufacturer for the next Nexus device, HTC makes really nice quality built devices (eg. Nexus1 and NOX)
i wonder when will we be seeing the new GNote-2?..
i hope its not gona be a disappointment knowing that the 1st GNote was a huge hit for Samsung.. :fingers-crossed:
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i wonder when will we be seeing the new GNote-2?..
i hope its not gona be a disappointment knowing that the 1st GNote was a huge hit for Samsung.. :fingers-crossed:
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Actually critics who bought and used the Galaxy Note 1 said there has been alot of problems and they are skeptical in buying the Galaxy Note 2 since they abandoned the Galaxy Note 1 and jumped over board to release the Galaxy S3. At least that's what I've been seeing lately around here.
what is the next galaxy nexus ??
with the quadcore cpu...
It would be nice to have another Nexus device release this year, though I feel like it won't happen till next year.
I also have Nexus S and I am highly considering getting Galaxy Nexus soon.
If there's a new Nexus device by end of this year, I might just wait and get a discounted priced Galaxy Nexus
personally I don't mind waiting...........
The Galaxy Nexus has been a pleasant experience since day one, I hardly use my iPhone 4S anymore
quad-core processor would only be for bragging rights and I'm past that point in life, lol
In all honesty with modding Im happy with the hardware that the HTC One X offers me at the moment.
My only gripe is the unnecessary S-Off which drives me mad. I wish HTC would listen to the masses and remove it!!
Im keen to see when the new Nexus arrives as I have had them all since the series began and love the "pureness" of Nexus. :fingers-crossed:
really... that should be something
i actually would consider buying it if its priced like the nexus is now. what will it be 350 usd thats ok if it evlolves to qcore... but i mean even chinese chip makers will have qcore in 2013.
i actually have a dual core and its more than enough
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i actually would consider buying it if its priced like the nexus is now. what will it be 350 usd thats ok if it evlolves to qcore... but i mean even chinese chip makers will have qcore in 2013.
i actually have a dual core and its more than enough
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If it can offer an 8mp Camera or more with 1.5 to 2 GB of ram, A Quad Processor and a high resolution screen then I would jump in with open arms. I hope that someone other than samsung gets a go as the plastic chassis of the recent Samsung units disappointed me and I found the HTC One X to feel more premium in feel. :good:
Im still rocking my 2 month old Galaxy S ||
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Rumours has it that the next google phone will be just a minor update from the current Galaxy Nexus.
1.5 dual core chip, 8mpx camera and a sharper screen and thats all.
I'm so disappointed.
Yeah, more of the same
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Rumours has it that the next google phone will be just a minor update from the current Galaxy Nexus.
1.5 dual core chip, 8mpx camera and a sharper screen and thats all.
I'm so disappointed.
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According CS monitor, looks like even the screen will be the same. So just an upgraded A9 chip and better rear and front cameras (8 and 1.9 MP)