As a nexus 4 owner, and a nit-picky ex-wannabe photographer. I'm wondering. Has the camera of the nexus 5 actually improved yet?
At first, hearing the nexus 4 had a 8MP camera got me excited. Here I was thinking, "**** MY IPHONE 4 ", and then I got it, and I realize actual quality is no better... In fact, sometimes, quite often, worse. Color in images is mediocre at best, sharpness makes me forget about the 8 megapixels, and the autofocus might as well just be manual.
Video mode is a joke. No autofocus. No refocus. All video frames look like water-colored drawings made by a kid with down syndrome.
So! The big question. Is the camera good yet? Does video mode work any better now? Does it FINALLY challenge the now stone-age 8MP camera found in the iPhone 4S?
Really? You couldn't Google "nexus 5 camera"?
walie said:
Really? You couldn't Google "nexus 5 camera"?
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No, because I was specifically looking for end-user opinions of how it works in real-world scenarios.
Sooooo..... are you going to read the Stickies and not post questions in the General forum?
Wasn't there a thread dedicated to Nexus 5 user photo's somewhere in this section of forum? Maybe you should look it up and decide whether or not it's better now.
Edit: Oh look... it's on the same page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477920
If your coming from the Nexus 4 is a world of a difference! And its o my going g to get better when Google release the actual camera apk that was suspose to launch with KitKat! :thumbup:
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Foxy Roxy said:
Wasn't there a thread dedicated to Nexus 5 camera somewhere in this section of forum? Maybe you should look it up and see for yourself.
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There are at least 2 very detailed threads regarding the Nexus 5 camera. This thread is just spam.
Foxy Roxy said:
Wasn't there a thread dedicated to Nexus 5 camera somewhere in this section of forum? Maybe you should look it up and see for yourself.
Edit: Oh look... it's on the same page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2477920
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I agree with this ^^^^^^^^
Use the existing threads for your research please.
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Darn it I was just post ninja'd, three times @Foxy Roxy @famoustito @FuMMoD
HI to everyone! For christmas i was planning on buying a new cellphone. I have a budget of 400 dollars , and i was undecided between the Oneplus One and the Xiaomi MI4. I know that there are a lot of threads that referring to this argument but each one of them is different. However both the cellphones have high specs and they are so similar that i can't choose. I'd like a cellphone that is fast, is open to modding (as i really like always changing ROMs), but most of all i want a device that is durable since i would have to keep tit for at least 2 years. If there are others devices good as them for that price feel free to say.
Thanks in advance
Mi4 works great. Hope i replied in time lol
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We have a dedicated thread for such questions,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
Lots of opinions to be offered there. :good:
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Darth
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Hello
I think my Desire Z might have just died. I was waiting for Project Ara to produce something but after they have announced a worthless test run in Puerto Rico I have no choice....
My 1st choice from the start has been the Nexus 5. The ability to choose and every ROM is I think awesome.
I also looked at the Samsung Galaxy K zoom but I have quickly discarded it as I see no ROM development.
So, should I go with the Nexus 5 or do you recommend something else?
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Hello
I think my Desire Z might have just died. I was waiting for Project Ara to produce something but after they have announced a worthless test run in Puerto Rico I have no choice....
My 1st choice from the start has been the Nexus 5. The ability to choose and every ROM is I think awesome.
I also looked at the Samsung Galaxy K zoom but I have quickly discarded it as I see no ROM development.
So, should I go with the Nexus 5 or do you recommend something else?
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I like the new Motorola devices like the moto x moto g droid ultra and nexus 6 but my favorite phone to rom is the note 2
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Nexus 6 giveaway
If you have not talked to me and your interested pm me.
Don't ask about it in someone's thread that's rude.
Thats it? One suggestion from XDA?
I'm still using the Nexus 5 and it's working after as smooth as ever! Nexus 6 IMO too expensive ATM..
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riahc3 said:
Thats it? One suggestion from XDA?
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Yes, because everyone else knows the rule that any and all 'what phone should I get' questions go in the designated thread.
This one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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Well depends on your budget that is. Nexus 6 is too costly and Nexus 5 is the right money for the right device. But if I were I would look into the OnePlus One.
ShadowLea said:
Yes, because everyone else knows the rule that any and all 'what phone should I get' questions go in the designated thread.
This one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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Yes, because you and others, find it so fun to go thru a 1237 page thread were there are dozens of people asking and talking about what phone to get.
And AFAIK, there is no rule that asking what phone to get with my requirements and/or price range should belong in that thread.
Just look at the first post:
mines is either galaxy s3 or galaxy note for t-mobile
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It doesnt even state a guideline, requirements, etc.....I could put Im getting a Nexus 5 and nothing else.
Im sorry for brutally owning you like that but someone has to do it
Tiash420 said:
Well depends on your budget that is. Nexus 6 is too costly and Nexus 5 is the right money for the right device. But if I were I would look into the OnePlus One.
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Yeah, price range for me would be Nexus 5 but that is dynamic depending on what else is out there.
I have been recommended the OnePlus One (or Two) as well. The only issue I have with it is that they are going now with this is OxygenOS (yet another distro of Android just like Linux has Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, etc.) and I feel that is a stepback. Also, I really miss that it has no microSD (this is getting more common also this applies to the Nexus 5) and no wireless charging. But, it is a awesome phone nonetheless.
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Yes, because you and others, find it so fun to go thru a 1237 page thread were there are dozens of people asking and talking about what phone to get.
And AFAIK, there is no rule that asking what phone to get with my requirements and/or price range should belong in that thread.
Just look at the first post:
It doesnt even state a guideline, requirements, etc.....I could put Im getting a Nexus 5 and nothing else.
Im sorry for brutally owning you like that but someone has to do it
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If you call that owning you haven't been on the internet long enough. I'm a woman on the internet. I'm used to far worse.
If you'd taken a minute to see why all other threads identical to yours end up locked, you'd see that the collective mod reply is identical to mine.
But if you require an example, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006580
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3003009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3001793
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2998323
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985689
Shall I go on, or is the point clear enough?
You've been here long enough to know this.
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riahc3 said:
I have been recommended the OnePlus One (or Two) as well. The only issue I have with it is that they are going now with this is OxygenOS (yet another distro of Android just like Linux has Ubuntu, Debian, Red Hat, etc.) and I feel that is a stepback. Also, I really miss that it has no microSD (this is getting more common also this applies to the Nexus 5) and no wireless charging. But, it is a awesome phone nonetheless.
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Bro I'm a Linux user, I know what distros are an I also know about OxygenOS but CM and PA still officially supports the OPO. So I don't see the problem here. You can always wipe and flash
And secondly about the storage, The Nexus 5 16GB costs $349 And the OnePlus One 64GB costs $349 so its a better deal than the Nexus plus the One had a better hardware from all aspects. Plus a lot of sensors. So it's still up to you which one your prefer man.
riahc3 said:
Yes, because you and others, find it so fun to go thru a 1237 page thread were there are dozens of people asking and talking about what phone to get.
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People don't read from the beginning. They read the most recent posts. Because they're not stupid, and (usually) don't reply to posts that are several years old. Frankly, I'm surprised this thread hasn't been locked/merged already.
That said, look at the LG G2. Same guts as the Nexus 5, but with a far superior camera, much bigger battery, and slightly bigger screen (in practically the same size body). Development doesn't match the Nexus 5, but that's like saying aftermarket customization doesn't match a Honda Civic. Alternative, but a bit more expensive (yet still cheap), there's the OnePlus One. It's basically an unofficial Nexus 5.5.
Lg g2, a better nexus 5 with a low street price
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ShadowLea said:
If you call that owning you haven't been on the internet long enough. I'm a woman on the internet. I'm used to far worse.
If you'd taken a minute to see why all other threads identical to yours end up locked, you'd see that the collective mod reply is identical to mine.
But if you require an example, here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006574
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3006580
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3003009
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3001793
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2998323
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2985689
Shall I go on, or is the point clear enough?
You've been here long enough to know this.
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1st thread - Closed because it was replied to a year later
2nd thread - Closing it doesnt even make sense. Its a tablet thread and it gets redirected to a smartphone thread?
3rd thread - Very little information
4th thread- First reply, is a spamfest of websites
5th thread - Asking for chinese products and then getting like 5 a spamfest of websites
6th thread - Same as 4 and 5
7th thread - This one takes the cake. How can you ask about two phones, for whatever reason, and have the thread closed?
If its going to be like that, my suggestion towards XDA is simply close all sections including phone sections except phone development sections . If XDA strictly wants to dedicate itself to development and wont allow simple questions, then fine. But come on, closing some of those threads were pathetic more so the tablet ones.
Make a entire subsection for "What device should I get". This way you dont have clutter in the general sections.
Also, it is pathetic that you use the sex card to make yourself look like a victim. I am disgusted by your attitude when there are women around the globe being sexually harrassed and even burned. You should feel ashamed of yourself for even mentioning after getting owned that you are a woman. Very disrespectful.
People don't read from the beginning. They read the most recent posts. Because they're not stupid, and (usually) don't reply to posts that are several years old. Frankly, I'm surprised this thread hasn't been locked/merged already.
That said, look at the LG G2. Same guts as the Nexus 5, but with a far superior camera, much bigger battery, and slightly bigger screen (in practically the same size body). Development doesn't match the Nexus 5, but that's like saying aftermarket customization doesn't match a Honda Civic. Alternative, but a bit more expensive (yet still cheap), there's the OnePlus One. It's basically an unofficial Nexus 5.5.
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Thats the exact problem: Someone posts "I want a phone" on page (lets say) 500. Same day a couple of people post the same thing and now the thread is at page 502. People wont go back to page 500 to help that person, they will just go to 502 and help whatever they see on that page.
It is TOO long of a thread to have a continous discussion about one member's option.
The real issue here is that xda has a lot of users. If even a small fraction of them opened threads to ask for advice on which device to purchase then many "more important" threads would get buried by the sheer volume of these threads. xda doesn't want to ban these discussions outright, so there currently are 3 threads devoted to discussions about devices, please repost your question in one of these three threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
Thanks!
The famous Google Engineer test OnePlus's USB Type C cable and does not approve this cable to use with any of googles latest devices 5X, 6P and Pixel
https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung/posts/EFSespinkwS
http://www.theverge.com/2015/11/16/9742360/oneplus-usb-type-c-cable-adapter
Just a heads up... Becareful about using 3rd party USB Type C cables because they are cheaper alternative
This is old. Not news at all.
yea sorry for posting this 3 days after Benson Leung posted his G+...
just because you dont care, doesnt mean others dont...
Not surprised, everything else they make is a crap shoot.
There is ready an OP for this
We do care that's why there's a full blown thread that came out days ago
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FuMMoD said:
We do care that's why there's a full blown thread that came out days ago
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I already reported it so it can be closed/merged into the other one so that should help reduce the number of duplicate OPs poping up today
There's a thread on this topic already rolling Here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/usb-type-c-cables-reviewed-google-t3240861
Please take the discussion there. :good:
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Darth
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I am honestly leaning towards Iphone SE because it's new but the screen size is killing me. I then thought about buying Iphone 6s but i think i can get 7 which i hope will be much better than 6s in few months. I am trying to avoid samsung at the moment. What is there for me in the market you guys?
I would go for HTC 10
I have HTC m8 and it still is fast as hell
I sometimes even prefer it over Samsung s6 edge
Now my primary device is Nexus 6p which is awesome and love it more than iPhone 6 which I ditched for Nexus
There's a dedicated thread for such questions here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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As stated above, there is a thread for this question, post your question there. Thread closed.
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