Another one of those phone selection HELP threads...

[Mr.Gadget]

We'll be moving to Verizon within a week or two from AT&T.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II that I happen to like.

I would like to go with a large screen phone. The larger the better, so I was looking at the Nexus or the Razr Maxx. On paper, they seem to be almost the same. The on-screen buttons of the Nexus take away from the "extra" screen space leaving it about the same effective screen size as the Razr.
Is the Nexus screen better (in resolution) than the Razr?

Any thoughts to push me one way or the other?

 

[FrankXS]

We'll be moving to Verizon within a week or two from AT&T.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II that I happen to like.

I would like to go with a large screen phone. The larger the better, so I was looking at the Nexus or the Razr Maxx. On paper, they seem to be almost the same. The on-screen buttons of the Nexus take away from the "extra" screen space leaving it about the same effective screen size as the Razr.
Is the Nexus screen better (in resolution) than the Razr?

Any thoughts to push me one way or the other?

If I were buying a phone (and contract) right now, I would go with either the Razr Maxx or the Rezound. Don't know about the compared screen resolution but it should be in the specs on-line. The Nexus, up to now, has more than its share of issues if you ask me. Among them, simple connectivity, both data and voice.

-Frank

 

[YourMobileGuru]

If I were buying a phone (and contract) right now, I would go with either the Razr Maxx or the Rezound. Don't know about the compared screen resolution but it should be in the specs on-line. The Nexus, up to now, has more than its share of issues if you ask me. Among them, simple connectivity, both data and voice.

-Frank

Completely agree. Cant go wrong with the Rezound or Max. LG Spectrum may also be worth a look to you but i personally think it is a step down from these two.

 

[Mr.Gadget]

Thanks for the suggestions. I've been reading up a bit and, bummer, yeah, I see that the Nexus has some issues with volume, reception and battery. Think any of these things can be addressed with improved software or is it the hardware (aside from the battery)...?
I don't want to be too swayed by the inclusion of ICS as I think all of these phones mentioned will have it by summer.
I'll check out the LG too.

 

[Mr.Gadget]

Just saw news that the Razr line is getting ICS on the 4th. Decisions, decisions...

 

[YourMobileGuru]

Just saw news that the Razr line is getting ICS on the 4th. Decisions, decisions...

The Rezound is getting it around the same time. The stuff I read said the 4th and the 6th for the Rezound and RAZR (and MAX).

 

[Mr.Gadget]

OK! I just ordered a GN for myself and a Droid RAZR in purple for my wife. Kinda get the best of both worlds this way...
I wanted to get her the Maxx, but Amazonwireless was out of stock. The RAZR went from $34.99 yesterday to $69.99 today! Kind of a bummer... But I think it had something to do with yesterday being March 31st and today being April 1st. I think it's still a good deal though.
Anyway, they should be here on the 4th... Ooooh, I hate to wait, but I got the GN for $99, so I suppose it is worth it!

 

[YourMobileGuru]

OK! I just ordered a GN for myself and a Droid RAZR in purple for my wife. Kinda get the best of both worlds this way...
I wanted to get her the Maxx, but Amazonwireless was out of stock. The RAZR went from $34.99 yesterday to $69.99 today! Kind of a bummer... But I think it had something to do with yesterday being March 31st and today being April 1st. I think it's still a good deal though.
Anyway, they should be here on the 4th... Ooooh, I hate to wait, but I got the GN for $99, so I suppose it is worth it!

Good Luck!

 

[Mr.Gadget]

Good Luck!

Thanks! I hope I won't need it! LOL

 

[YourMobileGuru]

Thanks! I hope I won't need it! LOL

If you wouldnt mind, once both devices come join the discussion in the following thread:

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...12-psa-serious-flaw-verizon-galaxy-nexus.html

Comparing your Nexus to your wife's RAZR Max would be interesting and would be a valid comparison to my own RAZR VS Nexus since the RAZR and RAZR Max have identical software and internals (except the battery).