What makes the Galaxy Nexus so special

[ThaSurgeonGeneral]

First, I need to apologize if my post sounded argumentative... I was just talking and typing simultaneously...

With the CPU as you were explaining, I agree. I wasn't trying to argue CPU/GPU specs... Besides, I don't know if you've noticed but, because of Snapdragon's proprietary nature, its not exactly the easiest chip to compare and neither is its GPU, tho that is entirely Qualcomm's fault as there coding improves, so do their chips. I'd have to argue their silicone isn't necessarily the problem all the time...

I will also state, until the Rezound is unlocked, debloated and desensified just like the Nexus, comparisons are null and void.

A perfect example is no A9 chip yet and still when you look at hardware specs you consistently see v71 listed...

I was not bashing the Amoled screen, I was bashing the less then brilliant lentils screen though. You want a mobile cinema experience, you get Amoled, for everything else, there's SLCD (or soon SLCD2). Tho, I own both the Razr and Rezound, ppi aside, I still am partial to the Rezounds screen.

However like I said, Rezound holds the crown, for now; I also stated that maybe the pentile Amoled screen just needed a boost in ppi to become truly the superior screen for both cinema and reading. Given its label, I actually hope so because that would suck to get beat out by a non flagship phone...

I won't comment on the download speeds... Nothing will change there as what I mentioned holds true...

Sorry for the arsewipe nature my statement came across as...

My Rezound Rocks the Red n Black... Get over it... Now to get this thing rooted

My Rezound Rocks the Red n Black... Get over it... Now to get this thing rooted

 

[ThaSurgeonGeneral]

Sorry, I keep hitting quote instead of modify...

My Rezound Rocks the Red n Black... Get over it... Now to get this thing rooted

 

[Htown315]

Just some facts.

Rezound: 342 PPI(Highest in a hand held device so far) and true 720P with Super LCD.
Nexus: 316 PPI 720P (shares sub pixels because of Pentile Matrix screen) but it's larger.

So they are extremely similar, but at 300+ PPI we're talking semantics.

Both are great screens, I personally like the Nexus screen better because of it's colors and the extra screen size is useable when gaming/videos/picture viewing.

Rezound CPU is actually worse than the Nexus. It's a Snapdragon overclocked to 1.5Ghz, while the Nexus uses a higher binned(better quality than 4430) that is downclocked to 1.2Ghz from 1.5Ghz to consume less power.

What this means is, the 4460 in the Nexus is natively clocked at 1.5Ghz, but they reduced the voltage and run it at a slower speed for many reasons, the two most important being less heat production and less power consumption.

The Rezound's GPU does beat the Nexus though and by a fair margin.

Couldn't have said it better. Can't argue with facts. Just wish we had more factual posters lol.

 

[ilikemoneygreen]

Just some facts.

Rezound: 342 PPI(Highest in a hand held device so far) and true 720P with Super LCD.
Nexus: 316 PPI 720P (shares sub pixels because of Pentile Matrix screen) but it's larger.

So they are extremely similar, but at 300+ PPI we're talking semantics.

Both are great screens, I personally like the Nexus screen better because of it's colors and the extra screen size is useable when gaming/videos/picture viewing.

Rezound CPU is actually worse than the Nexus. It's a Snapdragon overclocked to 1.5Ghz, while the Nexus uses a higher binned(better quality than 4430) that is downclocked to 1.2Ghz from 1.5Ghz to consume less power.

What this means is, the 4460 in the Nexus is natively clocked at 1.5Ghz, but they reduced the voltage and run it at a slower speed for many reasons, the two most important being less heat production and less power consumption.

The Rezound's GPU does beat the Nexus though and by a fair margin.

300+ ppi really is semantics. lol, at that point its all under a magnifying glass. And the gpu in the nexus kinda is disappointing. Same gpu as past devices just a tad overclocked. SGX540.... the D1 was the SGX530.... GIVE US THE SGX544!

 

[Htown315]

300+ ppi really is semantics. lol, at that point its all under a magnifying glass. And the gpu in the nexus kinda is disappointing. Same gpu as past devices just a tad overclocked. SGX540.... the D1 was the SGX530.... GIVE US THE SGX544!

Ya I wish we got the 4470

 

[ilikemoneygreen]

Ya I wish we got the 4470

Dont we all, It would be amazing. They should have been over the top and tried to push for it.

 

[josh.zechman]

So is the camera going to be good on the Gnex? I know it's a 5mp, I also know that mp is not everything on a camera. My OG droid has 5 mp and I think the camera could be better.

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[bacK_N_87]

So is the camera going to be good on the Gnex? I know it's a 5mp, I also know that mp is not everything on a camera. My OG droid has 5 mp and I think the camera could be better.

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I heard mixed reviews of it so far so my thoughts are null. As far as the camera being good is software related. My Droid 3 takes decent photos nothing special. Even with 3rd party apps. MP come into to play if you're printing these photos and what size.

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[BL4Z3D247]

This is a serious question. I have an origional droid and was trying to decide about the razr vs droid 4. There is a lot of buzz on here but I can't see or figure out what makes this phone extra special? I'm a mom who uses my phone for work, volunteer stuff, home emails. I like to be able to wireless teather my iPad for my daughter to use on trips and for me when I travel for work. A friend rooted it for me. My Area just got 4 g. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

In simple terms, it's unrestricted. Just like your OG Droid it has an unlocked bootloader(allows for custom kernels to be flashed, they help with battery life as well as other things) and can be easily rooted. Next to no bloatware(2 apps from Verizon). It's the only smartphone to ship with ICS. It has no capacitive buttons which enhances it's "sexy black slate" look. And last but not least it's a Nexus which is pure Google-ness(no manufacturer UI like Motoblur, Sense or Touchwiz).

 

[ack41988]

I got to play with the nexus today at Verizon. They said it is set for Thursday. It was an awesome phone. The camera was great!!!

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[josh.zechman]

Well I guess I will have to get some hands on time with it and the other new phones, everything else seems great. Camera is a big deal to me for some reason.

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[nleksan]

+1

The rezound is actually running a snapdragon tho not a 4460.

First, I need to apologize if my post sounded argumentative... I was just talking and typing simultaneously...

My Rezound Rocks the Red n Black... Get over it... Now to get this thing rooted

Just some facts.
Rezound: 342 PPI(Highest in a hand held device so far) and true 720P with Super LCD.
Nexus: 316 PPI 720P (shares sub pixels because of Pentile Matrix screen) but it's larger.

So they are extremely similar, but at 300+ PPI we're talking semantics.
Both are great screens, I personally like the Nexus screen better because of it's colors and the extra screen size is useable when gaming/videos/picture viewing.

Good points, my bad on the Snapdragon vs TI OMAP4460, though.

And you do have a point about PenTile versus true-RGB screen layout. While I have never had a problem with high pixel density PenTile displays, and in fact I prefer AMOLED to "regular" screens, there is no doubt that it just isn't the right thing for some people.

My comments were more regarding screen size, 'perceived' color, luminance, and power usage; in those areas, the Nexus wins IMO. When it comes to true color accuracy, the Rezound takes the cake, no doubt.

I really do wish that the Nexus was coming with a 4470 and a non-PenTile display, as well as a beefier GPU, but I have no reason to believe that it won't be a fantastic phone for the next 20 months for which I (and many others) intend to use it.

 

[ack41988]

The zero shutter time is awesome it works with the front camera also.

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[bacK_N_87]

The zero shutter time is awesome it works with the front camera also.

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Forgot about that, most impressive.

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[ThaSurgeonGeneral]

Zero shutter time on the Rezound and Razr too, atleast not noticeably slow in my experience. Camera wise, the Rezound has the best of what I've seen hands down...

My Rezound Rocks the Red n Black... Get over it... Now to get this thing rooted