Samsung Nexus Prime/Galaxy Nexus specs - disappointment?

[jcarson13]

The chip speed issue doesn't bother me. Thousands of identical chips are first produced,
then tested at various clock speeds, then labelled (aka 'binning'). Personally, I hope for a conservative
clock speed - it will consume less power, run cooler and last longer. Everyone on these forums
can over/under clock, if they wish.

Rumored lack of SD storage IS disappointing, as I like swappable media storage (cloud
solutions will eat up the dataplan), but given the sweet form-factor, it's probably a victim
of the slim, non-user openable design.

Speaking of which, I seem to be alone wondering/worrying that this device will NOT have
an easily replaceable battery (like iDevices). Since my first Moto in '94, I've always had
a spare charged battery on hand.

However, I'm glad I hesitated when the Bionic launched ...

 

[tdubrpdx]

I think the fact that they're calling is the Galaxy Nexus instead of the Nexus Prime is the most disappointing aspect to this phone.

 

[Cory Streater]

Judging by those specs the Prime isn't even better than the Galaxy S2. What gives?

Verizon
Nexus
ICS
720P resolution
LTE
32GB of storage

 

[ManBearPig618]

I think the fact that they're calling is the Galaxy Nexus instead of the Nexus Prime is the most disappointing aspect to this phone.

I love the name....combines two great brandings.

 

[Jeff43]

Judging by those specs the Prime isn't even better than the Galaxy S2. What gives?

Verizon
Nexus
ICS
720P resolution
LTE
32GB of storage

Game, set, match.

 

[Poopai]

Biggest disappointment for me is that the Apple A5's GPU still wipes the floor with the 4460's and every other Android phone's GPU. I don't understand why that is.

 

[hnilsen]

Biggest disappointment for me is that the Apple A5's GPU still wipes the floor with the 4460's and every other Android phone's GPU. I don't understand why that is.

This is pretty much my point.

 

[Poopai]

This is pretty much my point.

It's almost even deal breaking for me. The only reason it isn't is because I just can't wait any longer for a phone; I don't have it in me.

 

[NegativeBeef]

Verizon
Nexus
ICS
720P resolution
LTE
32GB of storage

With the exception of 720P and LTE none of those are better specs. In fact, the first 3 aren't even hardware...

 

[SpaceHippie]

With the exception of 720P and LTE none of those are better specs. In fact, the first 3 aren't even hardware...

stock ICS makes this better than any android out there.

 

[Timokreon]

I'm 50/50 at the moment. Im starting to lean towards waiting until q1 of 2012 and see what's coming. The possibility of no SD, and non-removable battery... eh.

 

[Jeff43]

With the exception of 720P and LTE none of those are better specs. In fact, the first 3 aren't even hardware...

On a pure hardware stance, the phones are similar yes,
But where the Nexus pulls away is in the software, or lack there of. There is zero crapware, a clean "vanilla" android OS, no clumsy UI, plus the knowledge that when a updated OS comes out, the Nexus phones are 1st in line to get them.

Now these are in my opinion the features that make the G-Nex a better phone, and these features may not be that important to you, so the all the hub-bub may seem out of place when you just simply look at hardware specs.

 

[Itsthenew]

Kind of loses its meaning about no crapware because ultimately someone will root just about any phone and install whatever version they want. The nexus prime needs some killer and unique hardware features to stand above all else for a couple months.

 

[Paddy Doherty]

i need a good camera in my phone so i'll have to wait and see what the nexus brings.

 

[NegativeBeef]

stock ICS makes this better than any android out there.

Isn't the S2 getting ICS as well?

 

[Jeff43]

i need a good camera in my phone so i'll have to wait and see what the nexus brings.

It's a Samsung device, so a good camera is very likely. All the Galaxy's have had really good cameras, no reason the G-Nex will disappoint.

 

[Jeff43]

Isn't the S2 getting ICS as well?

Probably in 2Q '12.

 

[themoose615]

i would be completely shocked if the s2 got ICS. Samsung is pretty bad with putting out updates....always late to the party. The Samsung Epic from Sprint is still running froyo. No bueno!

 

[DaPoets]

This phone will be pretty state of the art when it drops yet feeling obsolete due to rumors of future phones that take forever to come out. This is the way of things, always has been always will be. I was rocking the OG Droid and couldn't wait for the Bionic anymore so purchased the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate on ebay for $100 (lovin this phone) and had no need to get the Bionic as the Fassy held me over for the Prime to drop. That's it for me, I'm going to enjoy the Prime till it dies or end of contract.

 

[Masheen]

What really is a disappointment to me is the way the interactive buttons are laid out. Why can't there be some type of damn standard for the positioning of the buttons on Android phones?! It is ridiculous that the OG droid, all HTC phones and Moto/Samsung/LG all differ in this aspect. And now the Prime is supposed to have another configuration, this being Back Home Menu.