[Q] Skyrocket or Nexus - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727

I currently have the skyrocket but have a chance to get the Samsung galaxy nexus. I live in Oregon so no LTE. I need a second opinion which is better for games picture taking and mainly overall performance. Would really love some input I'm stuck in between.

Nexus

Skyrocket has better hardware. Camera is better. Processor is better. Screen is bigger. We have aosp. Shall I say more?
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cdshepherd said:
Skyrocket has better hardware. Camera is better. Processor is better. Screen is bigger. We have aosp. Shall I say more?
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Yes
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Bout a white GSM nexus for $300 couldn't resist
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tmfpkendrick21 said:
Bout a white GSM nexus for $300 couldn't resist
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There's a white nexus?
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tmfpkendrick21 said:
I currently have the skyrocket but have a chance to get the Samsung galaxy nexus. I live in Oregon so no LTE. I need a second opinion which is better for games picture taking and mainly overall performance. Would really love some input I'm stuck in between.
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Gnex camera is bad apparently.
Both phones are powerful, very very powerful. If you're comfortable rooting it honestly doesn't make much of a difference and I'd go with the Skyrocket since out of three things you mention picture is one of them and I've heard complaints about Gnex camera.
Without the LTE its a bit disappointing though. In all honesty you're choosing between two high end android devices, you'll be perfectly satisfied with either. Given the fact you're on XDA you must be some what of a techie, so maybe GNex is your best bet. Try out the camera first though

Yep there is a white nexus.. its not on Google's site idk y. But tried camera and love it so far thinks its better then skyrocket to be honest I couldn't get good pics with SR

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There's a white nexus?
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Yeah. It has a glossy finish which is why I prefer the titanium one.

Really depends on what your priority is. If you're in an LTE market, Skyrocket seems to be a better choice. As a SR owner I'm considering selling and moving to a Nexus. If you need your phone unlocked than consider a plus for Nexus since you'll save $20 there. As others have mentioned look into the camera, I however use mine once a month if that.
I guess biggest part is how much Dev support you need. Nexus will keep you flashing everyday of you so choose. SR options are a bit limited but those who have worked on it have done a fantastic job.
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Skyrocket since the Gnex can't be sold anymore thanks to CRapple
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Skyrocket since the Gnex can't be sold anymore thanks to CRapple
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What?

Nexus, then trade me for my skyrocket + 16gb ipod. Haha
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Skyrocket
Gaining popularity
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CRapple won an injunction today in the courtroom that is temporarily banning sales of the Galaxy Nexus here in the USA
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I compared my skyrocket to my friends gnex and although the gnex screen looks better I would personally stick with the Skyrocket mainly because of the build quality. It just feels better in hand. Other than that, the gnex has an awesome community and more stable asop stuff.
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what!? ive been thinking about switching to Nexus since yesterday. Holy Crapple Crap!
How is it skyrockets screen is bigger? its 4.5 vs 4.65 Nexus. And nexus has 720p screen when skys is only 480p. LTe isnt important too me.. yes its super fast internet but i never found it useful. I mean if i had unlimited plan then Lte sure is nice but i have 300mb data and i find it enough for emails a couple pics and web. I used to have unlimited with ipoop 3G but my monthly usage was around 250mbs.
Does anybody knows if nexus front facing camera has auto focus?
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Related

Is it worth it?

Is it worth trading my galaxy s 4g for a nexus s?
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It's a pretty even bet too me, but i don't pay attention to phone prices and other content, but I've always wanted a nexus phone, lol. They seem so pure and have alot of development for them. But I'll say what i say to every other person with a question relating to yours, it's up to you.
Sorry if i didn't help and just wasted your time.
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No its cool. Thanks man
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I moved to a Nexus S a little over a month ago from the Galaxy S 4G and to me it was a great move. ROM development is definitely a good plus. I found it to be snappier than the Galaxy S 4G.
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I think the only downside is the loss of 4g data speed. Other than that the nexus s is a better bet. Plus it is getting ics. I would go for it. If you don't like it I am sure you will find someone willing to trade again for it.

Galaxy note to T-Mobile......

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/04/what...mobile/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter one can only hope
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The only thing better than our phone is the screen.... a lot of ppl say its really laggy the att version at least. We will see
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Note is nice but I personally think its too big. I see it more of a business phone, not personal at all.
Yea it is big but my boss has the att one and its really nice and we all know T-Mobile is faster so who knows might have different specs just thought it was cool that we might be getting one
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Ascarface23 said:
Yea it is big but my boss has the att one and its really nice and we all know T-Mobile is faster so who knows might have different specs just thought it was cool that we might be getting one
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I had the note briefly and LOVED it, returned it cause there wasnt a stable modem/radio for us Tmo users...if this is true, im 100% back!!
Yay?
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I still haven't had time to play with a Note yet, but its intriguing to say the least. It definitely looks a bit too large to use as an everyday phone but I'll give it a shot at least
You probably will be happier with the s3, it will be the next Gen phone.
Get the note if you need a tablet phone or high Res screen for more icons on the app drawer or something. I'm gonna wait for the s3 just because of the flagship and the proper balance of features and size and weight
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If it comes to Tmo hopefully its the same but with an s4 processor
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I'm really really really hope it's the Note! But, my next upgraded phone will be a toss up from the sgs3 or the note!
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My uncle has the international version so I've had the opportunity to work on this device here and there. Using it daily really doesn't wind up feeling a ton bigger than the t989, only problems I've experienced are certain apps can't figure out if it's a tablet or a phone, so there's a fair amount of compatibility issues, but it's very slick.
But, and a big but, that phone is a Gen behind the s3
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But, and a big but, that phone is a Gen behind the s3
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If the note has an s4 its not a hem behind, the leaked video showed a quad core a 15, so yeah
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Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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What are you asking for it, and what is the condition?
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Master&Slave™ said:
Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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Yeah I'm interested too.
Master&Slave™ said:
Its the ****tiest galaxy ever created IMO
I own one and want to sell it so bad
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I'm just wondering why? I want 1 so bad I am holding out for the HTC 1 x but really considering the note for now to hold me over?
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The only thing remarkable about that gnote is the incredible resolution and that is it.
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Anyone interested PM me...don't want to turn this thread into ebay
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bbobarino said:
I'm just wondering why? I want 1 so bad I am holding out for the HTC 1 x but really considering the note for now to hold me over?
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Were not getting a one x were getting a ****ty one s.
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[Q] After The Blaze, What Is Your Next Device?

I plan on picking up the S3 at or before launch. Which means I am dumping the Blaze. :-/
What will be the next device you move to?
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Im thinking the S3 as well. Or maybe the Evo LTE. Im not a big fan of Sense usually, but from what I've heard Sense 4 is much better. Definitely going back to Sprint though.
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So you are wondering which device that people are gonna switch to after the Blaze, which came out like three months ago?
Errybody stackin chips and errything. lol.
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So you are wondering which device that people are gonna switch to after the Blaze, which came out like three months ago?
Errybody stackin chips and errything. lol.
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Your staying with a device that has potential but no development?
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guitarman16 said:
Im thinking the S3 as well. Or maybe the Evo LTE. Im not a big fan of Sense usually, but from what I've heard Sense 4 is much better. Definitely going back to Sprint though.
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Sense 4 is definitely a improvement but after having a s3 briefly its time for another.
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Errybody stackin chips and errything. lol.
Just meaning that they're expensive. Phone prices are comparable to home computers these days lol.
Also I'm bhurt cuz I started w/ the first mt3g, so I was spoiled by cyanogen early on. Now I f'ed up and
picked the wrong phone. BOO! T-mobile sucks. fully.
Going for the TMobile SIII. Been a big fan of Samsung galaxy line.
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charlieb620 said:
Your staying with a device that has potential but no development?
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No worries I got dev started and ill push it forward
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The HTC One S or the next Galaxy Nexus
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Well if anyone wants a blaze I have one up for trade as I don't plan on keeping it. Alot of devs are blind building so a device will help.
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S3.
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charlieb620 said:
Well if anyone wants a blaze I have one up for trade as I don't plan on keeping it. Alot of devs are blind building so a device will help.
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I think Erik was looking for one
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adrianjr84 said:
I think Eric was looking for one
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I am but not for trade as I got an s2 and would be up to buy if the price is reasonable
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Not changing. I'm sticking with this for at least a year if not longer.
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I'm holding out hope that one of Google's alleged 5 or 6 different Nexus line of phones will release later this year and that I'll like one of them.
The Galaxy Nexus for example, irks me to no end because it doesn't have a memory card slot. I have a 64g memory card, and there's no way I'm ever downgrading how much music I have on my phone.

S3 still the best on verizon market?

Hey I have a chance to get a phone on contract and switch it to my unlimited plan on Verizon. I have an s3. Is this the best on verizon. My friend for some reason has really bad credit but has a chance to get new lines with new contract price. Then he is just not going to pay. Now this isn't something I would do but he did offered me a chance to get any phone I want for cheap price. Should I keep my s3 or just get a different phone and sell it.
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Do you like the Note 2? I'd get that if I had the chance. If you want to wait a few months then we may see the GS4. The best phone currently announced is Xperia Z which who knows will ever come to VZW.
I do like the note 2 but it is pretty big. Is that the best phone to get
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Its really a matter of preference in screen size. And the fact the note has a quad core. I would wait and get the galaxy 4 when it comes out. I love my 3
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Yeah so ill probably just keep my s3 so ill just sell a phone is there anywhere I can sell. I know ebay and I have close to 500 feedback but hate fees. If someone offers something I can do threw paypal.
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arglmr said:
Yeah so ill probably just keep my s3 so ill just sell a phone is there anywhere I can sell. I know ebay and I have close to 500 feedback but hate fees. If someone offers something I can do threw paypal.
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Try craigslist. You can often get better prices on ebay even after the fees, if you are lucky.
The new DNA looks pretty good. Only down side is it doesn't have a removable battery or expandable memery
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My unbiased opinion says the SIII is still King.
I agree I just happen yo be running a note 2 rom on my 3. Best if both worlds
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Galaxy SIII - powered by Hyperdrive
S3 is my baby. Love the thing. But if the Note 2 was out when I upgraded, I may have gone with that. They're so close on about everything except screen size. Like it was stated above, personal preference.
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arglmr said:
My friend for some reason has really bad credit but has a chance to get new lines with new contract price. Then he is just not going to pay.
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That's dirty, man.
yeah when you said "for some reason" your friend has bad credit.... Doing stuff like this is the reason. It's also why lots of people who are just joining verizon pay a $300 deductible for service. That being said, my gf has the SIII, and I'm still rockin' the GNEX running ParanoidAndroid. I'm upgrading my work phone and going with either the Note2 or the DNA. I think you'd get a better re-sale price for either of these 2 phones than for the SIII if that's what you're looking for.
Tell your friend I said thanks for doing his part to make my service more expensive.
Whats the name of your note 2 rom and is there a Verizon version
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Blue6IX said:
Tell your friend I said thanks for doing his part to make my service more expensive.
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Honestly you should blame the verizon reps. We went today and he was 250 past due. Usually they don't open new lines. He was going to pay it but the rep said its Ok I have a way around it so you can pay later. I was on the side like WHAT. What would you do. So not to a note 2 at 350? Instead of full retail? I ended get the note 2 for my gf which it is pretty cool.
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I got the note 2
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Pay your bill, you lazy bum.
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Pay your bill, you lazy bum.
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Sound mad bro
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Before to long we will be using our tablets as phones
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Rootaddict said:
Before to long we will be using our tablets as phones
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Ya have you heard the rumored size of the note3. It's going to be 6.5 inches. I think the 5.5 is pushing it. I held the note 2 is not to bad but anything bigger than that is pointless to me unless you are on bluetooth headset all day for calls. The battery has to be humongous to power that bad boy.
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S4

So who is getting the s4?
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Lol if i wasnt broke I would love too. The thing looks amazing though!
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Any guess as to when it would be available?
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Looks like it will be my next phone.
Time wise it's matching up with my contract.
Screwed by Google. Canceled ICS upgrade on my Moto Photon. No Wow for us.
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Any guess as to when it would be available?
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Samsung Galaxy S4 going to launched on 14th march this week.
Will cost a fortune for sure:crying:
i think its wiser to see real world performance before deciding..
I wish I could get it... If the things I've read are true, it'll be using an Exynos 8-core processor....
That phone is gonna be a beast...
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I wish I could buy it, but I still have over a year on my contract with my S3. Damn it was nice to be near the top as far as how good phones could get, looks like I won't be there for long.
I just hope they dont go over board on the price..im guessing it will be like $299 with contract
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Anyone know how much it'll cost unlocked?
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Anyone know how much it'll cost unlocked?
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A buttload
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