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To buy or not to buy?

Hey I'm looking forward to upgrade my phone before Christmas and I wanted to hear some opinions. So how the title already says:
Should I buy a Nexus 4 or not and if not what are some good phone you can recommend?
Thanks!
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I'm in this boat as well. It's a hard decision a the moment because every phone has a down side! Manufacturers could make perfect phones but then they wouldn't be able to sell new ones! I'm stuck between this and the One X. The one x has a better camera, screen and audio and 32gb storage the only thing that puts me off is the tegra 3 not thinking it's that great. On the other hand the nexus 4 has lots of problems and those stupid on screen soft keys would drive me nuts especially considering they don't go away in any games. Man it's a hard decision. May I add that the One X is only £80 more expensive and it seems to be getting better with every update.

I'm sure if you took the time to read through the countless decent threads, you'd find your answer.

As you guys are in Europe please don't buy it. Hopefully Google will send the stock of your countries to Spain so I finally will be able to get a N4. xD

I have had mine since last Thursday, and if I dropped it today and it exploded in to a pile of dust and my insurance gave me enough money to buy any phone I wanted... I'd still pick another Nexus 4.
The S3 it replaced on Jelly Bean was fast, but the Nexus 4 put's it to shame, the only thing it doesn't do as well is the camera, but that's about the least important thing on my list of things I look for, and the Nexus 4 ticks everything else.
Phil

I'll guess I need some hands on experience with the N4

I think its worth the buy and this is my own personal reason why (already bought it and owned it). If you go with either HTC One X or Samsung SIII you have the benefit of having the abundant of offline storage, their own personalize software (Sense or Touchwiz), and all the little feature that google cut out to maintain cost. If you go with the Nexus 4 you get teh benefit of having google support the software/update on your phone until it can't run it no more. You don't get that from HTC or Samsung. Even their flagship phones support and updates cut off ater 1 years MAX. Sometimes its even less than one year as they are already prepare to lauch a new flagship device. Seeing as how the One X and the S III already been out for a while now I think they will probably cut off in about 5 months or so. If you order it directly from google then its even better cause its almost 1/2 the price.

You should try it out before you buy, when you get the chance that is. I upgraded from a Samsung Vibrant, so this new phone was like an epiphany. It's very fast, smooth, and a nice device. It's also my first official Google Nexus device and I'm loving having JB 4.2. In the end it's you that's going to purchase the device. Make a list of what features you want and need, and then go down the list or let others know. Otherwise, everybody can say whatever they want about buying or not buying a device.
In my case BUY BUY BUY!

Very awesome phone. I upgraded from an S3 and couldn't be happier. However, good luck getting it before Christmas.

Thanks for your answers! Helped me a lot... I think I will go with the Nexus. I never had a Nexus device and even though I love the features of the GNote and all the other phones, I always complain about how long Samsung needs to update unfortunately for now there's no chance for me to try it out, but I think my Stores should get it on December 15th.
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[Q] OT: Do you keep your smartphones?/ Future Classics?

Hi Guys,
Bit of an off topic thread with regards to the nexus 4, but ive been thinking about this for a while now.
Do you guys believe that certain smartphones will be worth money in the future? In say, 20 or 30 years? I ask this because i recently packed away my nexus one in its original box with all the original parts and its completely mint. I also just bought a Nexus 4 so was thinking of selling my old Samsung S2 which i love. Its been a brilliant phone to me so i dont really want to part with it, however, seeing as samsung sold the s2 in their millions it probably wont ever be worth much in the future.
What are your thoughts on things like this? Do you sell your phones straight away or box them up with the original packaging? Can you see them being worth much in the future.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this guys!
Jim

I keep all my old phones, and have the boxes too. But I don't think they will hold any future value.

Maybe for historical reference but I suppose there are collectors for everything. I now sell my previous phone or pass it to my gf or other family member. Still have my Nokia 7650 in a drawer somewhere, it was my first smartphone.

I don't keep any of my phones after I'm done with them. The reason being was when I was younger I only got a new phone when the old one broke (which happened a lot since I skateboarded with it in my pocket). Now, I sell it to fund my next phone purchase. The only phone I actually kept was my HD2, but I let my little sister borrow it and I haven't seen it since. I plan on keeping the Nexus 4 though if the next Nexus is just as cheap.

I keep a lot of my phones for me mostly
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Only reason I haven't sold my Galaxy Nexus is so I can use it as a back up just incase something happens to my N4, otherwise I pretty much sell my old phones just to get some money out of it.

Good stuff!
I guess we'll have to wait a good few years to find out whether certain phones have any collectable value or not.
Still undecided on whether to sell my S2 or keep it

I sell mine, but did keep one: the StarTac!

jimbob_me said:
Hi Guys,
Bit of an off topic thread with regards to the nexus 4, but ive been thinking about this for a while now.
Do you guys believe that certain smartphones will be worth money in the future? In say, 20 or 30 years? I ask this because i recently packed away my nexus one in its original box with all the original parts and its completely mint. I also just bought a Nexus 4 so was thinking of selling my old Samsung S2 which i love. Its been a brilliant phone to me so i dont really want to part with it, however, seeing as samsung sold the s2 in their millions it probably wont ever be worth much in the future.
What are your thoughts on things like this? Do you sell your phones straight away or box them up with the original packaging? Can you see them being worth much in the future.
Would love to hear your thoughts on this guys!
Jim
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These phones won't hold any value. They are way too common to do so. The most money you'll get for a phone is if you sell it right before the next generation is released. After that, it'll probably take 70 years before the phones are so scarce as to have value again.
Like one of the other posters I sell my phones to help fund my next phone. I used to keep a backup, but I realize I'm just better off buying a new phone or a used phone, as in either situation I'll end up both ahead financially, and in terms of technology.

I would've kept the G1 since it was the first Android phone, but traded it in for the HTC Radar during the Windows Phone Challenge promotion. My G2 got stolen. Keeping the MyTouch 4G Slide as a backup phone in case I need one.

Even if you want to sell it at a high value, I think it has to be in brand new condition or something like that.

I have my G1 and my N1 (which I'm using now while I wait for my N4) just because they were the first android and nexus line. But I have sold everything else. Sold Nexus S, S2, and Galaxy nexus (wish I would have held on to this a little longer until I actually had the N4 though).

I get an upgrade.
My wife gets the older phone.
My 7 yo son either breaks, wets or eventually takes over that device just as I'm upgrading again.
Still have my 6260 Nokia. Was playing with it the other week and wow, talk about laaaaag.
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Unless your phone has the fruit logo on the back, the answer is no.
I have seen original iPhone going as high as 1000 on ebay recently (the phone was still sealed in box though). You need somewhat a cult for people to overvalue something as common as today phones and electronics.

The gold and precious metals would go up in value over time and make it worth more to recycle maybe
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I keep mine as mint as possible and sell them on to pay for their replacement.
No point having tons of phones kicking about.

Just Been Offered....

OK not sure if I will get burnt at the steak for posting this, but a friend of mine is looking for a android. He has a unlocked IPhone 5. Not sure on memory. Think it could be a 16gb.
He wants my N4. Is it worth it.
My first idea is to swap it and sell the iPhone and just buy a new N4.
I have also said why not sell the IPhone 5 and buy one but he can't be bothered with the hassle off selling his.
What you all think.
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Definitely swap. iPhones are far more valuable than Nexuses, you should theoretically be able to make an easy profit from this.

Flip that stuff man make yourself like a hundred buck profit and get a new n4 out of the deal
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Nigeldg said:
Definitely swap. iPhones are far more valuable than Nexuses, you should theoretically be able to make an easy profit from this.
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Make the swap,the bottom line is always cash. You get a phone that is worth a lot more IF it's ok. Sell it, buy another N4 and have some spending money.

Depends on how well you like this friend and how much your time is worth to you. Yes, you would probably make a profit by selling the iphone, but how much? If you sell on ebay, then your profits will be lower. Plus I don't know what condition the iphone is in. I've heard the anodized aluminum doesn't hold up well.
If you have your N4 setup and working the way you want it to, then I suggest keeping it. If it were me, I'd just help my friend sell his iphone.

IPhone 5 is like 700$ new off contract....
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Firstly, check how much that iPhone with comparable capacity, condition, etc is selling for on your local craigslist page.
That will tell you how much you will realistically get for that phone.
You also have to factor in wait time. How long will you be without a nexus? Is whatever potential profit worth that time, risk, and effort?
Up to you, just do your research. Good luck.

if you are broke then sure why not but if you are not broke then why waste your time?
sell your device wiped and back to stock for your friend plus taking in the iphone means down time from your google eco system,
to me this would be more of a headache and a nuisance than a possible measly 100 dollar profit.
you have to wait for someone to buy the phone
then meet and sell it
then go buy another one
wait for the new one to arrive
then setup and download all your apps again
recustomize phone to your liking and set all apps back to what they were before
overall just seems more of a pain in the butt than anything

Make it into a Barter Kings episode..... turn your Nexus into a Lexus.....it may take a few trades but you can do it.

I did that only with a iPhone 4 and a HTC Desire HD. LOL. At the time i was going to get the SGS2 anyways so i traded the HTC Desire HD for the iPhone then bought the SGS2 for $550 and was happy with still $50 in the pocket.

Would you still buy the N4 today?

Hi, i'm an Atrix owner, and my dad's phone just died, so i thought that i could buy a new phone for me and give my atrix to him. It will have more than he can use anyway.
So, i'm trying to go with the best for under $300 (unlocked). I suffered the Motorola's lack of updates with my Milestone and this Atrix, so i want a futureproof device (balanced with the price). So my first thought of course is the Nexus. If it gets 5.0 i'll be happy for another year i guess.
But i don't know what's in the market right now, so maybe i'm missing another good device for the price, or maybe the Nexus 4 is not as good as it looks. So that's why i'm asking what the title says.
Would you still buy the Nexus 4?
Thank you.

nlabrad said:
Hi, i'm an Atrix owner, and my dad's phone just died, so i thought that i could buy a new phone for me and give my atrix to him. It will have more than he can use anyway.
So, i'm trying to go with the best for under $300 (unlocked). I suffered the Motorola's lack of updates with my Milestone and this Atrix, so i want a futureproof device (balanced with the price). So my first thought of course is the Nexus. If it gets 5.0 i'll be happy for another year i guess.
But i don't know what's in the market right now, so maybe i'm missing another good device for the price, or maybe the Nexus 4 is not as good as it looks. So that's why i'm asking what the title says.
Would you still buy the Nexus 4?
Thank you.
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I gave my old lady my old Atrix and grabbed the Nexus.
Now I'm trying to talk her in to getting one.
The price now @ $249 to performance ratio can't be beat considering you own the phone out right, no contract crap.
Get updates on day 1 release, it will get 5.0
The camera is decent enough I find...after all it's a phone.
If you don't care about the lack of a SD card and a non removable battery. Then it's def worth it
After the Atrix you'd be very happy with it.
I'd get a case for it the as it's an extremely slippery phone though.

If you're on a budget and looking for unlocked and properly priced, then yes, it's perfect. You don't get 4G LTE out of the box, and you only get it with fixes and always changing the settings back. If not having 4G LTE is fine, then yes, it's your best bet. MetroPCS and Boost are selling the SIII for $400 still. You still get a year warranty of course when you buy it from Google.

Only if I didn't already own one. Why?
1. Price/performance ratio is insane
2. Dev support is lively
3. LTE on Tmobile
4. No contract
5. Storage fits my music collection
6. Dat back

so seems buying n4 still worth it if you just want to use it for a decent purpose only, am I right ? I'm not a type of person who loves to rooted or change kernel to phone.

I did 3 days ago and its flying

I got mine the other day. Coming from a GS3, I am more then happy with the N4. Will I get an N5 when it comes up, most likely but depending on the price maybe not as soon as it is released.
My wife picked up a HTC One. Spec wise and quality build that is on the HTC One is top of the line right now but I would not take one over the N4. There is just something special about a Nexus device and it runs fantastic.

Looking at this thread i am going to say a big YES http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/nex...y-google-play-store-1642317?page=104#comments

Yep. Just bought another N4 (to replace a stolen N4) and it has been a good idea

Its the best. No doubt about it. Just go for it. I'd buy it again if I have to. Best performance with such specs at this price. Just brilliant.

I did. Am selling my Xperia Z for profit, and got an Nexus 4 for £159. Much prefer the look, feel and performance over the Sony. Love it.

For some stupid reason, it still costs Rs. 24,990 ($ 379) in india (flipkart.com). Were it not for this silly pricing, i would have bought it a long time back.
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Yes, I would for sure.
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I would but just because of the value. For $200-$300 you get a great unlocked phone. It isn't the best phone but it definitely is for the price range. It definitely does have it quirks though. For one I hate the fact that I am limited to 16gb of storage as there is no SD Card slot. Google however has great cloud based apps so you really don't need 64gb. For me, I have 30+ GB of music and its all on the cloud with Google play. Even when your offline you still have access you your music though because the app very conveniently caches songs periodically to keep some stored locally (I have about 2gb local). The screen is not full 1080p which is becoming the norm now and not to forget the phone has horrible color calibration, which can be fixes with a custom kernel. The phones battery life also isn't the greatest... As a pretty heavy user I probably would have to charge it at least once throughout the day. The camera also is pretty crappy and so is the speaker.
Bottom line. The phone is definitely worth every cent but it does have its issue. There are plenty of phones better than it but they're all $600+ phones. So yes even today, I would say to Stoll get it for the value

I definently would,
given there has just been a price drop of 100$ on both versions!
Now there is really no way to beat the price.
Take the 8 gb version for example and look at other models in the same price range.
You see things like the Samsung Young, which really are no match at all for the Nexus 4!
Try and name 1 device for under 400$ that is better, I think you will have a hard time.
And now the Nexus is only half of that!

I just ordered mine last week when the price dropped. I have been using the Galaxy Nexus for the last year and will likely never purchase another non-Nexus device ever again.
For me, it was all about value. As others have mentioned - it is pretty hard to beat the current 199/249 price point that these are available at right now. I had originally planned on holding off until the N5 was released but simply couldn't pass up this deal.
Now just anxiously waiting for it to arrive!

I just did - a few days ago. I was never happier. :cyclops:

Artego said:
I definently would,
given there has just been a price drop of 100$ on both versions!
Now there is really no way to beat the price.
Take the 8 gb version for example and look at other models in the same price range.
You see things like the Samsung Young, which really are no match at all for the Nexus 4!
Try and name 1 device for under 400$ that is better, I think you will have a hard time.
And now the Nexus is only half of that!
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hell yes. And here in Europe is not just a 100$ drop, its a 100€. Finally the 1€-1$ thing is on our side

I would die to the damn price.
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i would go as far as to say that I even would not be able to recommend any other phone after the price dropped last week

Nexus 4 or Nexus 5

sooo i am stuck right now and can use some help.
i currently have an iphone 5 (dont know what i was thinking) and a nexus 4 with a broken lcd/digitizer.
i am also on tmo usa with jump. i came up on some money and am thinking about fixing my nexus 4 cause i am really bored with my iphone already. i said i have jump so i will be eligible for a phone upgrade in february which i am also thinking about just waiting it out and upgrading to the nexus 5. please help me, what should i do?

pinkgabe said:
sooo i am stuck right now and can use some help.
i currently have an iphone 5 (dont know what i was thinking) and a nexus 4 with a broken lcd/digitizer.
i am also on tmo usa with jump. i came up on some money and am thinking about fixing my nexus 4 cause i am really bored with my iphone already. i said i have jump so i will be eligible for a phone upgrade in february which i am also thinking about just waiting it out and upgrading to the nexus 5. please help me, what should i do?
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If your concerns are not about the battery life, n5 is the best choiche imho!

billand said:
If your concerns are not about the battery life, n5 is the best choiche imho!
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I'm used to charging my phone any chance lol
But thanks i guess I'll just wait it out until February.

get the nexus5.you'll love it
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just ask yourself:
what looks better in terms of cosmetic to you?
is the performance upgrade really needed for you?
is 16gb enough?
for me: i choosed n4 because n5 is ugly(for me),the 800 soc is not needed as i dont play too much games(actualy i dont play any high intensive game) and 16gb is enough.and i saved 350 bucks.

if your certain the digitizer is broken and nothing else and you can get the screen really cheap, 1/3rd of a new n4 then do it, otherwise buy the n5 if your in doubt, you dont want to be spending money on a old phone as you wont get that money back, personally i would sell the n4 and get the n5 since the nexus range is ment to be affordable, if you can handle ios for 2 months, plus kitkat should be improved by then

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if your certain the digitizer is broken and nothing else and you can get the screen really cheap, 1/3rd of a new n4 then do it, otherwise buy the n5 if your in doubt, you dont want to be spending money on a old phone as you wont get that money back, personally i would sell the n4 and get the n5 since the nexus range is ment to be affordable, if you can handle ios for 2 months, plus kitkat should be improved by then
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yeah its just my digitizer thats broken. i haven't really priced them but i was looking at a unit that costed $170 for a new battery, lcd, and digitizer. i figure if i make the switch to the nexus 5 from the iphone. ill make a $41 down payment + $17 (102+41=143) a month for as long as i keep it, which i dont plan on doing for more than 6 months cause android phones get outdated in the blink of an eye. ill also get the benefit of getting the sd800, but i don't really game that much... i know lte was spotty with my n4 eariler in the year and i dont think i can go back to hspa+ speeds after being on lte with iphone. so i think i am just going to wait it out. :good:

Go for nexus 5
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They are both good choices. If I was going to get one coming from an iphone, I'd probably go with the N5. I have a N4, and it doesn't seem like a step up enough to drop the money for the upgrade.

pinkgabe said:
sooo i am stuck right now and can use some help.
i currently have an iphone 5 (dont know what i was thinking) and a nexus 4 with a broken lcd/digitizer.
i am also on tmo usa with jump. i came up on some money and am thinking about fixing my nexus 4 cause i am really bored with my iphone already. i said i have jump so i will be eligible for a phone upgrade in february which i am also thinking about just waiting it out and upgrading to the nexus 5. please help me, what should i do?
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Go for the latest phone which is nexus 5
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N4 has a lot more compromises then the n5. Still a decent phone but I would pick up a moto g instead which sips power and a nicer screen for cheap or n5.
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