galaxy s2 or nexus ? x_x

I have a S2 and i really like it, Comparing them below features.

S2 has a micro SD slot which can expand memory with a 64gb card. The Galaxy Nexus has 16/32gb depending on version with no Sd card slot.

S2 has a 4.3inch? screen while the Nexus features a 4.65inch screen it's also worth noting the Galaxy nexus has an HD screen.

Internally while i'm not sure of the cpu/gpu, i think they're pretty close performance wise.

Galaxy Nexus, gets quick updates from google, S2 varies on network but you'll likely wait awhile for the latest and greatest ones.

I think i would have probably stuck with my S2 if i did have the chance to grab a GalaxyNexus, when i upgraded the only feature i feel is worth it between them is the Fast google updates and the Screen difference. And i can't see myself enjoying a bigger screen.

I really love my nexus, and stock Android is arguably one of the better versions of Android. Of course there are custom roms that probably beat it in certain areas, but the fluidity of stock jellybean is just fantastic.

Id wait for the 30th, the LG Nexus is heavily rumored to be announced on that date.

Id wait for the 30th, the LG Nexus is heavily rumored to be announced on that date.

awptical

I personally cannot stand a poor speaker on my phone which happens to be the case with galaxy nexus. Other than this one thing it's definitely better than S2.

It's also to note that since the S2 has much lower resolution it creates a pretty big difference between the gaming performance of the 2 phones. Right now galaxy nexus plays all games fine but it is to note that S2 will last longer in the gaming department.

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Id wait for the 30th, the LG Nexus is heavily rumored to be announced on that date.

Gambler_3

I personally cannot stand a poor speaker on my phone which happens to be the case with galaxy nexus. Other than this one thing it's definitely better than S2.

It's also to note that since the S2 has much lower resolution it creates a pretty big difference between the gaming performance of the 2 phones. Right now galaxy nexus plays all games fine but it is to note that S2 will last longer in the gaming department.

Well the CPU of S2 isnt better it's just the GPU.

Jelly bean is most certainly the last update for S2.

I say go for galaxy nexus as it's a better "smartphone". And as for gaming it will be very well supported software wise so it'll do just fine me thinks. A year later if you still have the nexus you could perhaps root it and overclock it to get more performance, one thing you can bet is that it's still going to be wildly supported for these purposes a year from now just like the nexus S is still.

And there is no other better phone in this price range currently.

Well the CPU of S2 isnt better it's just the GPU.

Jelly bean is most certainly the last update for S2.

I say go for galaxy nexus as it's a better "smartphone". And as for gaming it will be very well supported software wise so it'll do just fine me thinks. A year later if you still have the nexus you could perhaps root it and overclock it to get more performance, one thing you can bet is that it's still going to be wildly supported for these purposes a year from now just like the nexus S is still.

And there is no other better phone in this price range currently.

Gambler_3

what currency is EP. POersonally i would get the HTC one s.mystic_knight

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Id wait for the 30th, the LG Nexus is heavily rumored to be announced on that date.

Gambler_3

I personally cannot stand a poor speaker on my phone which happens to be the case with galaxy nexus. Other than this one thing it's definitely better than S2.

It's also to note that since the S2 has much lower resolution it creates a pretty big difference between the gaming performance of the 2 phones. Right now galaxy nexus plays all games fine but it is to note that S2 will last longer in the gaming department.

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]what currency is EP. POersonally i would get the HTC one s.Gambler_3

what currency is EP. POersonally i would get the HTC one s.mystic_knight

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[QUOTE="awptical"]

Id wait for the 30th, the LG Nexus is heavily rumored to be announced on that date.

awptical

I personally cannot stand a poor speaker on my phone which happens to be the case with galaxy nexus. Other than this one thing it's definitely better than S2.

It's also to note that since the S2 has much lower resolution it creates a pretty big difference between the gaming performance of the 2 phones. Right now galaxy nexus plays all games fine but it is to note that S2 will last longer in the gaming department.

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[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]what currency is EP. POersonally i would get the HTC one s.imprezawrx500

Nexus also has better more optimized software and will always have an edge in android version.

bechmarks x_x http://www.anandtech.com/show/5310/samsung-galaxy-nexus-ice-cream-sandwich-review/9 im worried that i might regret not buying the gs2coolhady13

Evidence of HTC one s being more powerful

Ya I'll give one S an edge over SGS2. But it must be noted that you really do sacrifice on multi-tasking going with a one series phone.

S2 has micro SD card slot as a feature over the one S and galaxy nexus for those who really care about it.

WTF seriously, that much of a difference?mystic_knight

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"]WTF seriously, that much of a difference?coolhady13

Thats strange in my country the one S is cheaper than S2 and a bit more than galaxy nexus.

Thats strange in my country the one S is cheaper than S2 and a bit more than galaxy nexus.

Gambler_3

the lg optimus 4x hd is 3400 le so its cheaper than the nexus and it has tegra 3 . is it better than the s2 or nexus?coolhady13

[QUOTE="coolhady13"]the lg optimus 4x hd is 3400 le so its cheaper than the nexus and it has tegra 3 . is it better than the s2 or nexus?Gambler_3

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[QUOTE="coolhady13"]the lg optimus 4x hd is 3400 le so its cheaper than the nexus and it has tegra 3 . is it better than the s2 or nexus?mystic_knight

It's not even that good a phone anyways it shockingly doesnt have a laminated screen I'll much rather even take the less sharper screen of the one S and S2 over it.

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]Forget about LG, pretend it doesnt exist.

Gambler_3

It's not even that good a phone anyways it shockingly doesnt have a laminated screen I'll much rather even take the less sharper screen of the one S and S2 over it.

[QUOTE="mystic_knight"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]Forget about LG, pretend it doesnt exist.

Gambler_3

It's not even that good a phone anyways it shockingly doesnt have a laminated screen I'll much rather even take the less sharper screen of the one S and S2 over it.

[QUOTE="coolhady13"][QUOTE="mystic_knight"]WTF seriously, that much of a difference?mystic_knight

I've played around with both phones and personally like the Nexus a bit more. JasonDarksavior

the s2 is probably the most budget friendly option. Some of the latest releases are set to be unreal...but will be pricey too. JayPearson4

Well the CPU of S2 isnt better it's just the GPU.

Jelly bean is most certainly the last update for S2.

I say go for galaxy nexus as it's a better "smartphone". And as for gaming it will be very well supported software wise so it'll do just fine me thinks. A year later if you still have the nexus you could perhaps root it and overclock it to get more performance, one thing you can bet is that it's still going to be wildly supported for these purposes a year from now just like the nexus S is still.

And there is no other better phone in this price range currently.

Gambler_3

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Well the CPU of S2 isnt better it's just the GPU.

Jelly bean is most certainly the last update for S2.

I say go for galaxy nexus as it's a better "smartphone". And as for gaming it will be very well supported software wise so it'll do just fine me thinks. A year later if you still have the nexus you could perhaps root it and overclock it to get more performance, one thing you can bet is that it's still going to be wildly supported for these purposes a year from now just like the nexus S is still.

And there is no other better phone in this price range currently.

imprezawrx500

[QUOTE="imprezawrx500"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

Well the CPU of S2 isnt better it's just the GPU.

Jelly bean is most certainly the last update for S2.

I say go for galaxy nexus as it's a better "smartphone". And as for gaming it will be very well supported software wise so it'll do just fine me thinks. A year later if you still have the nexus you could perhaps root it and overclock it to get more performance, one thing you can bet is that it's still going to be wildly supported for these purposes a year from now just like the nexus S is still.

And there is no other better phone in this price range currently.

Gambler_3

I know but even the nexus only have a couple of years of support, plus the latest version of android is really not that important and you average joe wont even update their phone anyway. Even my tech friend still has 2.3 on his s2 lol. How many people have gone out to get windows 8? Same thing goes for phones the latest os is nice but it is getting to the point that updates are becoming not that important. imprezawrx500

And "only" 2 year support? Which other phone released in 2010 got jelly bean? Wait let me rephrase that, which phone released in 2010 got ICS? Opps none other than nexus S.

Which other android OEM updates older phones in the same week as newer phones? Its not just the total time of support but how well you are treated in that time. Galaxy S2 is only just getting the jelly bean update and the likes of sensation/xperia S etc have no update in sight.

Nexus S is a phone that didnt age well in terms of processing power and it was just appropriate to drop support for it unlike outdated apple products which become slower and slower with newer versions. There were a few bugs in 4.1.1 but they all were taken care of in 4.1.2 so now google is leaving the nexus S with a totally bug free version. Not many nexus S users are complaining about it they know that the phone is quite old now in terms of specs. And it will be a long long while before 4.1.2 will be considered an outdated version as most phones are still catching up and will likely be for a while.

Oh and btw your comment about windows 8, well its not free you know thats why not everyone has rushed to get one lol.

Oh and btw your comment about windows 8, well its not free you know thats why not everyone has rushed to get one lol.

Gambler_3

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Oh and btw your comment about windows 8, well its not free you know thats why not everyone has rushed to get one lol.

imprezawrx500

And windows 7 is still the best OS but you bet if windows 8 was free to upgrade then how many people would do that.

Just like how everyone has updated from xp right? It's only the geeks who give a dam about the latest software, most people buy their phone and might update it once before they buy a new one. My friend still has 2.3 on his s2, basically never bothered updating and that is not uncommon.

You make it sound like a big deal but the most important thing really is for the phone to have the latest os at the time of release. Phones still shipping with 2.3 should be a crime, I bet even if they can be upgraded few will ever be.

Jellybean does have some nice features, but I have not found my Tegra 3, Jellybean powered Tablet to run any faster than my phone. Only real thing I've found that is different is the nice notification preview. Ginger bread to ICS on the other hand was a huge update.

Just like how everyone has updated from xp right? It's only the geeks who give a dam about the latest software, most people buy their phone and might update it once before they buy a new one. My friend still has 2.3 on his s2, basically never bothered updating and that is not uncommon.

You make it sound like a big deal but the most important thing really is for the phone to have the latest os at the time of release. Phones still shipping with 2.3 should be a crime, I bet even if they can be upgraded few will ever be.

Jellybean does have some nice features, but I have not found my Tegra 3, Jellybean powered Tablet to run any faster than my phone. Only real thing I've found that is different is the nice notification preview. Ginger bread to ICS on the other hand was a huge update.

imprezawrx500

This is an internet forum and here people who post do care about updates. Dont know why you keep bringing what the average consumer wants. If you read the thread the TC clearly DOES care about updates so really dont see whats your point in relation to this thread....

And btw you happen to have an ASUS transformer tablet? Becuase ASUS did a sloppy job with the JB update its reported. In any case you cannot just compare a phone running ICS with a tablet running jelly bean and then declare that there is no performance increase. I have gotten ICS to JB update on the same device and I really know what difference it made. A friend with an S3 also noticed increase in speed with JB update.