While waiting for my nexus 4 to arrive I do read a lot of complains and problems with this device.
Although a friend of mine warned me about LG quality and defects, I'm trusting Google.
But I am curious how many of true Nexus lovers would buy HTC Nexus with price of USD $ 700 with iPhone hardware quality ...
I would.
Also if someone have time and basic knowledge of excel and google docs it would be nice to see all problems in one document, shared so other users can contribute.
Thanks
Why should I when I can buy a flawless LG Nexus 4 for 349,-? I really dont think that there are many complauns here. You should have seen the HTC One X forums after launch...! There were many more complains about hardware defects.
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I had the original HTC Nexus One, and loved it, but still had some issues, like all HTC's the signal was dire on it. Very happy with the Nexus 4, best one I've owned, (missed out on Nexus S).
I love HTC's build quality. Their phones are solid. I would do some unspeakable things for a new HTC Nexus, but paying $700 is not one of them.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
Nope I would not pay 700 for a phone. That's just absurd.
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I'm waiting for the Apple Nexus
HTC don't make good phones IMO, there is always some major flaw and now it's usually no Micro SD, no removable battery, a poor camera and poor software.
I just want Samsung to make the next one, they make the best iPhone alternatives. Who wouldn't want a Nexus Note?
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HTC don't make good phones IMO, there is always some major flaw and now it's usually no Micro SD, no removable battery, a poor camera and poor software.
I just want Samsung to make the next one, they make the best iPhone alternatives. Who wouldn't want a Nexus Note?
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The note size phone still does not appeal to many consumers and as googles flagship should not be implemented until it becomes a standard
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HTC don't make good phones IMO, there is always some major flaw and now it's usually no Micro SD, no removable battery, a poor camera and poor software.
I just want Samsung to make the next one, they make the best iPhone alternatives. Who wouldn't want a Nexus Note?
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You said no micro sd, no removable battery. But yet this phone has those two features removed? I don't see where you're getting at....
If a Nexus note occurred, would it be the Nexus 5 or 6?
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wouldnt have minded a one x based htc nexus. especially if they could have used slcd3 tech. oh but get rid of the horrible tegra business
slannmage said:
HTC don't make good phones IMO, there is always some major flaw and now it's usually no Micro SD, no removable battery, a poor camera and poor software.
I just want Samsung to make the next one, they make the best iPhone alternatives. Who wouldn't want a Nexus Note?
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What planet are you from?
Samsung made 2 Nexus devices already. Myself and many others are glad LG has gotten their shot and that Samsung didn't make the Nexus 4. They build great phones and have always had great hardware(Their IPS screens have always shat on Samsungs OLED imo).
iPhone alternative? Just because Touchwiz looks horrible and a lot like how iPhone looks doesnt make it an "alternative". Despite how ugly Touchwiz is it's still light years ahead of iOS....
Alot of people would probably sell their first born child for a Nexus Note..I'm sure many that already have a Note would love the extra functionality along with raw Android. I'm somewhat surprised it hasn't happened yet.
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What planet are you from?
Samsung made 2 Nexus devices already. Myself and many others are glad LG has gotten their shot and that Samsung didn't make the Nexus 4. They build great phones and have always had great hardware(Their IPS screens have always shat on Samsungs OLED imo).
iPhone alternative? Just because Touchwiz looks horrible and a lot like how iPhone looks doesnt make it an "alternative". Despite how ugly Touchwiz is it's still light years ahead of iOS....
Alot of people would probably sell their first born child for a Nexus Note..I'm sure many that already have a Note would love the extra functionality along with raw Android. I'm somewhat surprised it hasn't happened yet.
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Nexus 5? They could give it a 5.5" screen and get away with calling it a Nexus 5.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
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Nexus 5? They could give it a 5.5" screen and get away with calling it a Nexus 5.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
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Imagine if Google started making TVs.
Nexus 32, Nexus Nexus 44, Nexus 55
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Imagine if Google started making TVs.
Nexus 32, Nexus Nexus 44, Nexus 55
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Hahaha. I wouldn't put it past them.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
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Hahaha. I wouldn't put it past them.
Ordered my Nexus 4 on Nov. 13th. Still waiting.
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who knows they might. integrated tvs with Google TVs. And wow that sucks that you ordered on Nov 13th and haven't received your phone :/
I ordered mines on Nov 27th.
Meh, my Nexus One died with the infamous power-button-ribbon-breaks issue that many of them had. Every manufacturer seems to have some flaw.
I did like the "feel" of the Nexus One better then the Galaxy Nexus, but I also like the feel of my Nexus 4.
I may be in the majority, but I actually with I could get a 4" high-ppi nexus phone...these are getting to big to use in one hand comfortably.
How easy it is to use a larger screen device can also be attributed to the user interface design. If all/some control are placed within easy reach when holding with one hand then I don't see the problem with single handed use of a large device.
Now if only they did that with the UI design. I've got big hands and it's a stretch for me to thumb the top left of the screen with one hand...can't imagine folks with smaller hands.
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No, I won't buy it....
iPhone 5 hardware costs like $200, but let's not talk Apple.
A phone of $700 price is ridiculous. People are so fed up of those already, that's why the Nexus 4, 7 and 10 are such a success. I am not saying manufacturers shouldn't make any money. They deserve making money for producing good products. But that much of profit margin??? Noway I will support that kind of company, regardless of software/brand that comes with the phone.
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No, I won't buy it....
iPhone 5 hardware costs like $162, but let's not talk Apple.
A phone of $700 price is ridiculous. People are so fed up of those already, that's why the Nexus 4, 7 and 10 are such a success. I am not saying manufacturers shouldn't make any money. They deserve making money for producing good products. But that much of profit margin??? Noway I will support that kind of company, regardless of software/brand that comes with the phone.
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pretty sure sammy is not favourite of most of us...
especially with all those odin this and that download mode etc...
wouldn't it be nice to have G2 to become Nexus Two for both ATT and TMO?
Htc needs to make a true nexus sequel not some nexus knockoff by samsung that looks like a shiney turd
Odin and download mode make the Galaxy S phones unbrickable. Why wouldn't you want that?
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Odin and download mode make the Galaxy S phones unbrickable. Why wouldn't you want that?
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too much hassle... been too spoiled with custom recovery for HTC phones!
only thing that can truly brick a HTC phone is when you flash radio anyway
EDIT: when you touch bootloader/ hboot too...
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Htc needs to make a true nexus sequel not some nexus knockoff by samsung that looks like a shiney turd
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absolutely
Bummer...where is HTC when we need them for a N2.
I am not really happy with speakerphone with HTC products (I have/had TP2, HD2, and nexus one) and the 3G reception is kinda weak.
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I am not really happy with speakerphone with HTC products (I have/had TP2, HD2, and nexus one) and the 3G reception is kinda weak.
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You didn't like the speakerphone on the TP2? That was amazing! The keyboard was awesome, too.
There are many things I miss about my old Tilt2. Slow processor is not one of them, though.
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who the hell can call any samsung device a NEXUS 2???????
Just isn't right. It is a crying shame. No device looks and feels like the Nexus One in your hand. It may have a few quirks but IMO it still the best device out there. I bought the G2 and ended up leaving the G2 on my desk and still use my Nexus One as my daily phone. Along with the desktop charger it is quite the package.
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Give me a g1 with boosted specs. I miss that phone dearly
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I agree the Nexus S is not what I expected at all.
I'm confused... the g2 is a sense-less phone from HTC.. the only thing not making it a nexus is the name.........
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I'm confused... the g2 is a sense-less phone from HTC.. the only thing not making it a nexus is the name.........
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No, also everything the name implies. The Nexus One (and most likely the Nexus S) you can build pretty much straight off AOSP after adding the drivers that are not open source. This is not true for the G2 as far as I know. Also, for those running unrooted they won't get the same fast updates.
Another point is that some of us think the Nexus S hurts the Nexus brand.
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No, also everything the name implies. The Nexus One (and most likely the Nexus S) you can build pretty much straight off AOSP after adding the drivers that are not open source. This is not true for the G2 as far as I know. Also, for those running unrooted they won't get the same fast updates.
Another point is that some of us think the Nexus S hurts the Nexus brand.
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I don't think anyone with any sense of business will say that at all. I mean no offense, but hear me out. First, I'm not getting the S. Not a real upgrade, to me.
There is no real Nexus brand. It's nothing more than a silly name, really. Any profit from such a device that Google may see is miniscule at best. The 1 didn't sell many units, so not much profit there. Factor in they probably ordered a lot more than they sold, based upong Google calling it a massive failure. Then, toss in the fact that only uber-geeks bought it... The S is much the same, though sales will be theoretically be better with discount pricing, in-store sales, and better advertising. Profit will still be minimal, in my opinion. Google won't see a large revenue increase because of the S. Sounds like I'm agreeing with you so far, but I'm just saying there's no real Nexus brand.
But, figure there is a Nexus brand. The S, with in-store sales, discount pricing, and better advertising, will appeal to a wider audience than the 1. More Android users now, more people know about Froyo and Gingerbread. The S helps with brand recognition and gets the name out. It's like selling out: you're fan base hates you, nut you increase your fan base ten fold.
It's not what you or I want, but it doesn't hurt the brand, if one even exists.
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Factor in they probably ordered a lot more than they sold, based upong Google calling it a massive failure. Then, toss in the fact that only uber-geeks bought it.
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google called the webstore a failure, not the nexus. they did see profits from the nexus one just a few months after going on sale.
and the nexus WAS meant for uber-geeks
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google called the webstore a failure, not the nexus. they did see profits from the nexus one just a few months after going on sale.
and the nexus WAS meant for uber-geeks
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Thanks for reading it literally and missing the point. The webstore was a failure, hence profits couldn't have been high at all, which is further evidence there is not much of a brand. Better?
Jesus....
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heres a real Nexus 2: http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/lg-optimus-2x-first-dual-core-smartphone-launches-with-android/
I think that HTC should first make phones with better HW quality.
Speakers, t-screen, 3G connectivity are a joke on the N1 compared to other phones.
I wouldnt take another chance at HTC. They screwed up with the N1.
Yea that! I would love a G1 with updated specs and a 3.7 inch screen or higher and same keyboard..shooooot!!
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A G2 with a front facing camera, 2.3 and a hinge that didn't feel like it was a second away from failing catastrophically would be tough to beat!
Unfortunately that doesnt exist so try a Nexus S, it works great!
Okay, I know it isn't the smartest thing to do but I'm confused. I was planning on buying the next Nexus until Google decided to throw it away by letting LG manufacture it, and no way in hell am I going to buy a LG phone. Still hoping that the multiple OEM news that was around a month or so ago is true. But, just in case it isn't, should I buy a Galaxy Nexus? Will it hold good for another year and a half? In terms of gaming how will it do? State your reasons to buy it and to let it go. Help my brothers, in my hour of need!
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Okay, I know it isn't the smartest thing to do but I'm confused. I was planning on buying the next Nexus until Google decided to throw it away by letting LG manufacture it, and no way in hell am I going to buy a LG phone. Still hoping that the multiple OEM news that was around a month or so ago is true. But, just in case it isn't, should I buy a Galaxy Nexus? Will it hold good for another year and a half? In terms of gaming how will it do? State your reasons to buy it and to let it go. Help my brothers, in my hour of need!
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I understand LG doesn't have the greatest rep in terms of software/firmware, but I just don't understand the bashing about the LG Nexus. LG won't be even touching the firmware....and honestly, the hardware looks pretty damn amazing to me!! It may not be the absolute most bleeding edge technology inside, but it's perfect for what I use my Nexus for. I don't need a quad core yet at this point.
I'm due for an upgrade next Oct 5, and if I can find a rep who's easy to manipulate I'm gonna try and get an early upgrade to an LG Nexus in the spring after the price drops a little. I'm not a fanboy of any one manufacturer.
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Okay, I know it isn't the smartest thing to do but I'm confused. I was planning on buying the next Nexus until Google decided to throw it away by letting LG manufacture it, and no way in hell am I going to buy a LG phone. Still hoping that the multiple OEM news that was around a month or so ago is true. But, just in case it isn't, should I buy a Galaxy Nexus? Will it hold good for another year and a half? In terms of gaming how will it do? State your reasons to buy it and to let it go. Help my brothers, in my hour of need!
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If you want gaming.. Buy a Nexus 7 and keep your Nexus S for just phone and basic internet duties..
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I understand LG doesn't have the greatest rep in terms of software/firmware, but I just don't understand the bashing about the LG Nexus. LG won't be even touching the firmware....and honestly, the hardware looks pretty damn amazing to me!! It may not be the absolute most bleeding edge technology inside, but it's perfect for what I use my Nexus for. I don't need a quad core yet at this point.
I'm due for an upgrade next Oct 5, and if I can find a rep who's easy to manipulate I'm gonna try and get an early upgrade to an LG Nexus in the spring after the price drops a little. I'm not a fanboy of any one manufacturer.
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I've never really liked LG's build quality. And based on the pics that came up recently, the back of the LG Nexus looks just horrible.
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If you want gaming.. Buy a Nexus 7 and keep your Nexus S for just phone and basic internet duties..
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Gaming isnt the only feature I want, but yeah its important. And I want a tablet :/
Everything we have heard about the optimus g line so far says it has good build quality.
As others have stated if you want gaming get a 7. The gnex GPU is not the greatest. Scratch that, it sucks. Same as this phone but higher clocked and has to push a 720p display.
People just love to hate lg. Its going to be fun when that phone finally comes out. By far the best nexus phone to come out but all the nooo omg its made by lg so I'll pass.
Can see it now lots of complaints about backlight bleeding.
Always some sort of hardware issue with their phones.
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The specs for the LG Nexus knock spots off the Galaxy Nexus. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Of course there will be reports of backlight bleeding. Just like there is for every other LCD based device out there. Including TV, monitors, phones, tablets and so on.
To imply some of the devices will have a backlight bleed because its a lg device and they always have issues is silly.
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The specs for the LG Nexus knock spots off the Galaxy Nexus. Can't wait to get my hands on it.
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It is like saying a F1 car will beat a Hyundai, performance wise. But since it is LG building the F1 car, it will be build from macaroni. I really hope Google know what they are doing by letting LG do this.
People just to love to hate LG for some reason. The reviews seem to point to the Optimus G having good built quality and doesn't creek like Samsung phones. Give me a break, try dropping an S3 and see how you like Samsung built quality. If the rumor is true about the S4 quadcore its the current fastest cpu in the market. Guess who make most of the IPS panel for phones, including the HTC One X, and a percentage of the iPhone 5 and MacbookPro retina display?
I still think the Galaxy Nexus is a great phone though and has benefit of removable battery. I likely won't get the LG Nexus, but if and when the price dropped to the current Galaxy Nexus price it will become more compelling.
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The gnex GPU is not the greatest. Scratch that, it sucks.
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Actually if you run the GPU at 512mhz and running JB it can handle most games smoothly.
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Oh I'll be getting the GNex once the LG Nexus. Is released, just because I'm almost certain that it's going to be cheaper by then. I also bought my Nexus S when GNex came out and I still got my money's worth in terms of updates. Bottom line is, as long as it's a Nexus phone, you can't go wrong. I don't think Google will let an OEM release a crappy Nexus phone. That would be the same as Steve Jobs releasing an iPhone with a crappy app (like Apple Maps).
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What's this now?
http://www.gsmarena.com/photos_of_s...the_lg_nexus_4_have_competition-news-4948.php
I will buy any Nexus from Samsung, HTC, Sony, Asus, Acer,...
Just not Motorola and LG, they give horrible software updates. I know the Nexus always get the update first, but I'm boycotting both of them.
I hope there will be a Sony Nexus, if not, go for the Galaxy Nexus, the curving design always attract me more than a straight one, that's why I'm still keeping the Nexus S
After all, most of XDA members are male, and we loveee curves
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I will buy any Nexus from Samsung, HTC, Sony, Asus, Acer,...
Just not Motorola and LG, they give horrible software updates. I know the Nexus always get the update first, but I'm boycotting both of them.
I hope there will be a Sony Nexus, if not, go for the Galaxy Nexus, the curving design always attract me more than a straight one, that's why I'm still keeping the Nexus S
After all, most of XDA members are male, and we loveee curves
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Actually, I wouldn't buy a Sony Nexus, my friend used to have a Xperia Arc S till last month, when he'd bought it it was all nice and flashy, but in almost 2 months, the colour of the buttons and rim wore off even though he had a cover on it all the time, and he dropped the phine from a height of around 4 feet, and the plastic cracked.
After reading the LG Optimus G I'm considering buying the LG Nexus. Just waiting for the phone to launch and a few reviews and well, a little finance But if Samsung or HTC were to make their own Nexus phones, I'd gladly buy ine of those.
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Sony Nexus? YES PLEASE! Holy crap!
Having a choice of nexus models will be great .... What would be even more awesome is if that translated to those of us on cdma carriers. as long as I'm dreaming though, I'll take whichever variant has the best camera.
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Sony Nexus? YES PLEASE! Holy crap!
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Yeah I'm down for a sony nexus. I love my Nexus S its great. It's not built for gaming so it's fine for me. Only thing is really want is better cam/video and a huge battery... A better radio would be a nice addition as well as these samsung phones as everyone knows tend to have radio problems
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Dang it, you guys beat me to it. I had just posted that to the LG Nexus Thread XD
Ppl complain on the quality of lg, but Samsung cheap plastic finish isn't nothing to be brag about, on the other hand I'm in the middle of exchanging my lg 3D//smart TV third time in row (vertical and horizontal banding, stopped even paying attention to small backlight bleeding) lol
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Having a choice of nexus models will be great .... What would be even more awesome is if that translated to those of us on cdma carriers. as long as I'm dreaming though, I'll take whichever variant has the best camera.
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For me Google should mark a nexus each year, not more...the risk is fragmentation and confusion for buyers and software.
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I just picked up my Nexus 4 last week, and really like it. Rooted with Xylon 4.2.2 ROM, and Matrix kernel v7.0, I am averaging around 16 hours or so total battery life, and like 5 hours On Screen time every day, the past three days since on this combo.
I post on a lot of different tech forums, everyone telling me I am crazy for buying the Nexus 4, should have gotten the Note 2 #1 ( Actually which I had, and returned it two weeks later, great phone, amazing battery life, but 5.5" screen, is just too large for my every day phone ) For that same price, I also picked up a Nexus 7 tablet, and the Nexus 4, same price as my Note 2 out of contract full price.
On these other tech forums, said the Galaxy S3 is better, the One X is better, and that the Nexus 4 should be like the 4th option to go with. WTF ?
My smartphone history goes like this; iPhone 1, iPhone 3G, MyTouch 3G, Nexus-One, EVO 4G, Nexus-S 4G, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Nexus, HTC One X, Note 2, Nexus 4.
Out of all those phones, I have to say I felt the most comfortable with my Nexus phones, to quote that classic line "It just works", I prefer the minimalistic design of the Nexus line, not too flashy, or fancy overdone UI's, but a smooth and simple design, that I feel most comfortable with. Sure I know the Nexus 4 is not the most powerful smartphone available today, and maybe not the best screen tech, but I am happy with it, and battery life isn't as bad as the nightmare I read.
Plus once Android 5.0 KLP is released possibly this Summer, the Nexus 4 will get it right away, good luck with your new HTC One, or Galaxy S4 getting 5.0 KLP anytime soon, it will be a very long wait, even custom ROM's for non Nexus phones will have a long wait to get 5.0.
theyre just jealous. plus, everyone always thinks that the device that they have is the best, regardless of the truth. i love my n4, and wouldnt give it up for those other devices.
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theyre just jealous. plus, everyone always thinks that the device that they have is the best, regardless of the truth. i love my n4, and wouldnt give it up for those other devices.
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The device I have really is the best
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theyre just jealous. plus, everyone always thinks that the device that they have is the best, regardless of the truth. i love my n4, and wouldnt give it up for those other devices.
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A few people that did respond, said they are on Verizon, and if the Nexus 4 was available, and had LTE for Verizon, they would get it right away. Personally I hate Verizon, super expensive, but they are the biggest carrier in the U.S., I think the Nexus-Five will have LTE, and Google would be smart to have a CDMA version to work with that carrier, could be a ton more sales.
Rumors point to Google announcing Android 5.0 "Key Lime Pie" at this May's Google I/O show. And possibly a release this June / July. Would Google also release the Nexus-Five then this Summer, the first phone with 5.0 KLP ? Or just give the Nexus 4 Key Lime Pie, and hold off on the Nexus-Five to the typical Nov/Dec release ?
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A few people that did respond, said they are on Verizon, and if the Nexus 4 was available, and had LTE for Verizon, they would get it right away. Personally I hate Verizon, super expensive, but they are the biggest carrier in the U.S., I think the Nexus-Five will have LTE, and Google would be smart to have a CDMA version to work with that carrier, could be a ton more sales.
Rumors point to Google announcing Android 5.0 "Key Lime Pie" at this May's Google I/O show. And possibly a release this June / July. Would Google also release the Nexus-Five then this Summer, the first phone with 5.0 KLP ? Or just give the Nexus 4 Key Lime Pie, and hold off on the Nexus-Five to the typical Nov/Dec release ?
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typically with google its a year cycle for the nexus releases. they might announce klp at i/o, but i dont think that it would be out until later this year.
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The device I have really is the best
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no it's not, mine is
simms22 said:
theyre just jealous. plus, everyone always thinks that the device that they have is the best, regardless of the truth. i love my n4, and wouldnt give it up for those other devices.
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I concur. Everyone has a preference. Forget those fools. Just enjoy your device and make yourself happy.
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I concur. Everyone has a preference. Forget those fools. Just enjoy your device and make yourself happy.
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I do. I really like this Nexus 4. Just surprised people look at it like a cheap low end Android device. I think it's easily one of the top phones out there today. Better spec'd than the Galaxy S3, way better than the One X, sure the Note 2 might be better, but that's too large for my tastes. Not sure why so much hate for the Nexus 4, maybe because it's not a Samsung or HTC made Nexus ?
This LG Nexus is much nicer than my old Samsung Nexus, nicer screen, way better build quality, not even mentioning the better hardware, but that's a given with a one year newer device.
It's interesting that there are fanboy groups within fanboy groups. It's like fanboy Inception.
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It's interesting that there are fanboy groups within fanboy groups. It's like fanboy Inception.
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Samslut has a huge following. I just went to a T-Mobile store. Every single employee had a Samsung phone.
Every. Single. One.
One of them, I know for a fact, had ordered a Nexus 4 back in December. Hater.
Most people equate price with worth. If something cost more it must be better. If something cost less it must be worse. Look at all apples stuff. Cost an arm and leg for their "premium" junk. Cost more, must be better.
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Most people equate price with worth. If something cost more it must be better. If something cost less it must be worse. Look at all apples stuff. Cost an arm and leg for their "premium" junk. Cost more, must be better.
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Well, their hardware and build quality is top notch. Mind you, they leave out things for a while like LTE, NFC, etc.
It's just the software... :shudder:
Also, that elitist mentality based on ignorance that seems to come with the device kind of blows.
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Samslut has a huge following. I just went to a T-Mobile store. Every single employee had a Samsung phone.
Every. Single. One.
One of them, I know for a fact, had ordered a Nexus 4 back in December. Hater.
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With the exception of the N4 there really isn't a much better option on T-Mobile than the S3 for high end phones. Everything else there is mid-low range.
I think Samsung's success comes from:
1: They are a household name. They make everything. People can relate.
2: They advertise the crap out of their phones.
Most people aren't tech savvy. When they see non-stop apple and samsung commercials they believe that they are the best things out there. They just don't know any better.
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With the exception of the N4 there really isn't a much better option on T-Mobile than the S3 for high end phones. Everything else there is mid-low range.
I think Samsung's success comes from:
1: They are a household name. They make everything. People can relate.
2: The advertise the crap out of their phones.
Most people aren't tech savvy. When the see non-stop apple and samsung commercials they believe that they are the best things out there. They just don't know any better.
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Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.
That just goes to show you that advertising works. It's OK, all the haters can suck it.
I own a nexus s and I've recommended Samsung to everyone I know for about the last year or so....when I told my friends I wanted the LG Nexus they all looked appalled that I would recommend one manufacturer to everyone, then suddenly choose a device for myself from another. Some people just don't understand that not everyone cares what brand an item is. I picked a Nexus 4 because I wanted to stay with the Nexus family for its open nature and amazing development community. I pick devices for my needs. My needs are not the same as any one of my friends. They all like to buy a phone and keep it unrooted, etc. And that's fine. But I like to mod the living piss out of mine. If I could have remotely unlocked the bootloader while it was on its way to me I would have lol
This is what makes android so great, and it is why iOS will become known as an epic fail. Variety is the spice of life If they keep shoveling crap in front of people and expect them to just choke it down without even considering the fact that they may not like the same thing as the person next to them, they will eventually fail.
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Absolutely. I couldn't agree more.
That just goes to show you that advertising works. It's OK, all the haters can suck it.
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Yeah it's all about the advertising.
iOS advertising is condescending. People see the commercials and think they are elite for owning one.
Samsung ads have been more of the attacking/put down variety. People carry the bashing to the real world. Even if it means bashing other Android devices.
Advertising is a powerful tool...especially to the layman.
I had the option to pick whatever phone I wanted and went with the Nexus 4 because I can't stand touchwix and the note is just too big for my taste.
I didn't want an S3 knowing that the S4 is around the corner and not knowing when the S3 was getting future updates.
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Couldn't be happier with mine. Just switched from the one s, nobody was making any Roms for the the US one s and got tired of waiting on tmo to release their jellybloat. This is my first nexus phone. Well i take that back the first one had a defect in the screen that looked like a dimple in the pixels.
I'm surprised HTC doesn't have more of a cult following as their phones have some of the nicest build quality among the phones I've used. Samsung phones are nice too but I just can't get over the overly plastic feeling in their designs. I prefer a heavier phone for some reason; something that doesn't feel hollow behind the screen. To each their own at the end of the day... those same haters are gonna be the cry babies in the Samsung forums wishing they had the fast Android updates and Google support we receive with our Nexus devices. Tell them to have fun with their Samsung source code and move along.
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I'm surprised HTC doesn't have more of a cult following as their phones have some of the nicest build quality among the phones I've used. Samsung phones are nice too but I just can't get over the overly plastic feeling in their designs. I prefer a heavier phone for some reason; something that doesn't feel hollow behind the screen. To each their own at the end of the day... those same haters are gonna be the cry babies in the Samsung forums wishing they had the fast Android updates and Google support we receive with our Nexus devices. Tell them to have fun with their Samsung source code and move along.
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HTC has a few things against them
1) They put out phones slowly.
2) Slow software updates. It takes forever to update Sense.
3) Almost no advertising or other aggressive marketing.
4) They just don't have the funds or clout that Samsung has.
I am happy with my LG made Nexus, at the end of the day, I don't care, I mean all these phones are mainly Korean made, and LG is no slouch or small mom and pop shop.
But I will admit, that HTC has been making some really good designs lately, the One X in my opinion was the best looking Android phone of 2012, and the new One phones looks really great. I would love to have HTC back on the next Nexus. But if the Nexus-Five is another LG produced phone, that won't stop me one bit from buying it.
I've been debating buying a Nexus 4 for awhile. At this point, do you guys still think its worth it? I've heard rumors that they might be coming out with a new model this year, plus we have the GS4 and the HTCOne coming out very shortly. Do you guys think its worth the money? I really like the OS, no carrier stuff in it. Plus I'm off contract with ATT, so I dont have to worry about that, ill have good service.
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I would still buy it. The N5 is still a rumour and anyway regardless if it does come out you'll always get OS updates before Samsung and HTC.
Maybe wait for a while for the much rumoured Motorola x? Nexus 4 is worth the money. You get what you paid for. Except for sd card and battery life, everything about this is excellent! I am overlooking the camera cuz no one should expect a dslr quality image from a mobile phone.
I am very happy with my nexus 4. Whoever I show it to, is really pleased with design of this device. They have never heard of this phone. In fact the nexus line. Imho, if you look for features on a smartphone go for Samsung, if you look for pure stock experience with updates and support go for nexus 4.
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Just buy it For example, look at the galaxy nexus its been 2 years since its release and its still going strong
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Nexus 4 was released in November. Today it's the 1st of April. Yep, almost a year, only some 7 months short..
Hmm OK, I'll probably pick one up then. I'm just tired of always purchasing the newest handsets to have the features, i just want them when they come out lol. Plus i really like how smooth the android experience is with how google sets up their phones. Are they really heavy by chance?
And I also don't think nexus 5 will support sd card, instead more storage size will be available along with cloud
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Hmm OK, I'll probably pick one up then. I'm just tired of always purchasing the newest handsets to have the features, i just want them when they come out lol. Plus i really like how smooth the android experience is with how google sets up their phones. Are they really heavy by chance?
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Heavy?????? I wouldn't say so at 139 grams.
It is hard to me to get any other android phone these days. I used to work at sprint and hated that they weren't going to have nexus 4, galaxy nexus was just too old at the time and with no voice and data...
I have used gs3 and one x plenty, neither work as well as stock android. Touch wiz is buggy and takes away core features while adding new ones that don't work too well, aside from being very laggy compared to stock.
Sense is not bad, but multitasking on it is horrific, even if you root it.
Both aren't great with software updates, HTC ones never come and Samsung ones end up buggy in most cases.
Motorola ui thus far is too inferior to even consider. Point is, no thing really compared to stock in my opinion. You may see much better benchmarks on gs4 but I doubt day to day it'd prove as stable and smooth as n4.
So, to me... Yes, worth the money, specially considering you'd get one for less than $400 with no contract! My only major issue with n4 is the antenna, it is subpar compared to other devices, same was for gn.
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a year old lol its not even 5 month old yet came out the back end of November 2012
What I suggest is find a decently spec phone from sprint and put AOSP on the device and tweak the hell out of it.
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Yeah, i just bought one. I hear the camera is pretty bad, but i never take pictures. I'm sure if i need to it will work for me. Everything else I've heard is positive. Can't wait to get it. I'm going to be going from LTE to HSPA again though, that should still be plenty fast for me.
lol @ almost a year old. April 13th will be 5 months. And yes i would suggest it if you like stock android. If your more into skins and bloat, go for the HTC one or the S4 at nearly double the price.
Yeah, that's my fault. I thought they came out last summer, didn't know they were that new yet. I'm just tired of all the manufacturers screwing with the phones, and the constant problems. Plus the fact that you never see updates, ever. I have a OneX now, and im so tired of how sluggish and slow it is. Plus i have constant problems with it anymore.
Just hoping this is a good move. I can't wait to get it and start using it.
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Yeah, that's my fault. I thought they came out last summer, didn't know they were that new yet. I'm just tired of all the manufacturers screwing with the phones, and the constant problems. Plus the fact that you never see updates, ever. I have a OneX now, and im so tired of how sluggish and slow it is. Plus i have constant problems with it anymore.
Just hoping this is a good move. I can't wait to get it and start using it.
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updates are immediately, you will never regret a Nexus phone
I've asked myself the same questions as yourself before buying myself the nexus 4.
First, looking at timeline of nexus device releases, I've noticed it releases one at every year. So i assume the next nexus phone will only be here by November-December 2013 even if it will be announced at the May Google I/O.
Galaxy S4 is indeed a great device specwise (even better if you can get the 8 core version). But for me, it's still not a Nexus device, the build quality must be inferior to the current Nexus 4 (based on S3), looks exactly like the S3 which is EXTREMELY popular device (not unique), and the Nexus 4 is much more affordable priced.
HTC One, the only thing that will attract me over the nexus 4 is the full aluminum body. Not a Sense fan. That's it.
So with all those, i ended up with the Nexus 4 and I don't regret it.
Its not even halfway to a year old. Its not outdated hardware. S4 Pro is still one of Qualcomms fastest chips. and the Snapdragon 600 uses the same gpu "Adreno 320"
Almost a year? N4 might be too complicated for you.
And yeah google will release another nexus phone...probably 7months from. The N4 is still the best android phone out and it is the best out of the box android device I've used in 4yrs of android by far.
Its blazing fast despite using an older soc. Faster as there's hardly any overlay on it. Next phone will probably be the X phone which will rumoured boasts the S800 which will be fast but the N4 is no slouch.
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Nexus 4 was released in November. Today it's the 1st of April. Yep, almost a year, only some 7 months short..
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And most people didn't get their until January!
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Since so many of the reviews are saying things like best smartphone today, superb, etc... if money was no object, would you still get a Nexus 6P over any other Android or Apple device?
I would still get the Nexus 6P
Project Arya sounds interesting to try out, but there's not really any other brand/model I'd care to have. They all sort of butcher the android experience, windows just doesn't feel right to me, nor does iOS. So Nexus 6P is ideal for me.
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Since so many of the reviews are saying things like best smartphone today, superb, etc... if money was no object, would you still get a Nexus 6P over any other Android or Apple device?
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I will keeep mine as secondary device to use whenever I miss vanilla android.
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Since so many of the reviews are saying things like best smartphone today, superb, etc... if money was no object, would you still get a Nexus 6P over any other Android or Apple device?
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As things stands today, I also would choose 6P over any Apple or other Android device.
If you have to ask others, then it may not be for you.
In posting this thread, I neglected to include the condition being if you could not root would you choose...
I would choose the Nexus 6P over anything else available on the market today.
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Since so many of the reviews are saying things like best smartphone today, superb, etc... if money was no object, would you still get a Nexus 6P over any other Android or Apple device?
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Money was a concern? Okay...........
I ordered the best device for my needs.
I would prefer a smaller device but, you take the good with the bad.
Note 5
Still nexus 6p for me
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Since so many of the reviews are saying things like best smartphone today, superb, etc... if money was no object, would you still get a Nexus 6P over any other Android or Apple device?
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I would cancel my Sprint contract, buy a Lumia 950 and move to T-mobile. I cannot find a phone that runs Android that is enjoyable to use anymore due to the size so I would switch to a Windows 10 device. The Nexus 6P is too big and the Nexus 5X runs like **** and isn't worth $200. I will be using my Nexus 5 until 11/19/16 which is when I can switch to T-mobile and buy a phone rather than a phablet.
6P regardless. The Note has no 128GB option and the iPhone doesn't have stereo speakers or Android. No other Android has speedy carrier-free (I'm with AT&T) updates. The Moto Pure camera and performance can't compete.
I suppose the only other phone I've considered at this stage, with your parameters, would be the Blackberry Priv. A nearly stock Android phone with top specs and blackberry security, although development would probably be DOA, it would still make for an interesting experience.
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Note 5
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That's funny, I have the Note5 and want to get the 6P.
if money was no object, I'll get the 6P as well
6p for me too. Been using it for 2 days now and hands down best phone I have ever used! I can't do it justice you have to see and use it