Will the 2012 Google Nexus phone(s) out-spec the Galaxy S3?

[I Can Be Your Hero]

I think it depends on who will be making it.

If Samsung are chosen again, I think it would have comparable specs to the S3. I don't see Samsung wanting to make a phone that is better than their flagship S3 and potentially cannibalise their sales.

As gear.h34d.2012 said, owning the Nexus 7, I'd be more than happy for the Nexus 2012 phone to be made by Asus.

Which brings me to another point: Could the new Nexus phone be a budget 'superphone', kind of how the Nexus 7 is a budget, yet high-end tablet? While I (and I'm sure most people) would want the Nexus 2012 to have kickass specs like an A15 SoC, gigs of ram, huge battery etc, I kind of feel like Google might attempt to make the next Nexus phone a high end, phone but at a cheap retail price.

What I'd like to know is if Android 4.2 will be released with the new Nexus. Jellybean is great, and it's a given it'll come with that, but another version of Android would be great.

 

[jian9007]

I'm not sure if the next Nexus will have better specs than the GS3 or not. I don't think that Samsung intentionally gimped the galaxy nexus last year (with the 5MP camera, no micro SD, etc.). I believe that Google has the final say on what hardware goes into the Nexus products. It's quite possible that they had a lesser camera and no SD to save costs. Remember, they sell the Nexus devices unlocked and want to make it a bit more affordable.

It is more about the dev side for Nexus but I'm hoping that with the success of the N7 and its sales, that Google realizes that people are willing to pay for a good product with decent specs and pure Android. I really hope HTC will make another one as they could use a boost with their falling profits as of late. A 4.7"-5.0" aluminum bodied HTC with 720P screen (the One X screen is very nice), microSD slot (or at least 32GB internal), pure android, large capacity battery, quad S4 w/adreno 320, & 10-12MP camera. I guarantee that me and a lot of other people would jump on that. I'm excited just thinking about it.

 

[MERCDROID]

I honestly think the next Nexus will be made by either HTC or Sammy. A Motorola Nexus would be great, but Google is trying to tread softly and not seem like it is playing favorites. I believe Sammy would get it because of how successful they have been with Android. But, I think HTC should be given a chance to climb out of the ashes. If HTC played their cards right, an HTC Nexus could be a hit, for developers and the mainstream alike. Whoever makes it, I think the specs wll be:

4.8 to 5 inch 720p Flexible Amoled screen- For some reason, I believe that it would have to have a screen size bigger than the GNex.

Dual Core 1.5 GHZ S4 Processor

1.5 to 2 gigs of RAM

Around 2500 mah Removable Battery

32 or 64gb of non-expandable storage

Include 20gb of free Google Drive Storage

Not really a wishlist, just trying to be realistic

 

[dougltc]

I don't think they would develop a better for phone than their own flagship device.

They've been doing it in the tablet sector for a while. The screens on the iPad 3 are better than anything Sammy has on their own devices. That's likely going to change with the Note 2, but up to this point, the better tech went to Apple products.

 

[TLB69]

I'm not sure if the next Nexus will have better specs than the GS3 or not. I don't think that Samsung intentionally gimped the galaxy nexus last year (with the 5MP camera, no micro SD, etc.). I believe that Google has the final say on what hardware goes into the Nexus products. It's quite possible that they had a lesser camera and no SD to save costs. Remember, they sell the Nexus devices unlocked and want to make it a bit more affordable.

It is more about the dev side for Nexus but I'm hoping that with the success of the N7 and its sales, that Google realizes that people are willing to pay for a good product with decent specs and pure Android. I really hope HTC will make another one as they could use a boost with their falling profits as of late. A 4.7"-5.0" aluminum bodied HTC with 720P screen (the One X screen is very nice), microSD slot (or at least 32GB internal), pure android, large capacity battery, quad S4 w/adreno 320, & 10-12MP camera. I guarantee that me and a lot of other people would jump on that. I'm excited just thinking about it.

That alunium body,just pushed me rite over the edge.jian9007,can you give me an ideal price this phone may cost,I want to start saving my money

 

[ncc1701p]

This would be 'interesting' . Makes you wonder for those on the ol' Big Red crowd. What will come out 1st. The next set of phones or the 'developer version' of the Siii.

 

[highfrequency]

Samsung 350 ppi OLED display anyone?

 

[GQ50]

I dont wan't much...A HTC One X w/same screen except larger to about 4.8", same S4 processor but quad, 2 gig Ram, 10-12meg shooter, battery larger at about 2200 to 2400mah, smooth out the edges of the phone to not be so ridged...Jelly Bean 4.1.1..32GB internal..though I'd be good with 16GB's...AND ALLOW TRUE MULTI TASKING HTC!..damn...

Sorry, I was gonna get that phone until I saw that lil issue..beautiful phone though..I've seen some people on Youtube with a JB rom on it and it f***ing flies..omg.

 

[toonhead85]

After owning this Nexus 7, I want nothing more than Asus to build the next Nexus with an S4 onboard.

I agree 100%!! The Nexus 7 is such a beautiful device I would drop my HTC One X w/ Tegra3 faster then you can say the word go (though I am quite fond of Sense 4 and the One X)

But about the multiple Nexus Rumor - I think we have it: Nexus Q, Nexus 7 **Next Gen Nexus Phone**. I think that might be what is meant by the multiple nexus devices in 2012.

As to who is making the phone, I think its a toss up. HTC made 2 (G1 and Nexus One), Samsung made 2 (Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus) so I think its time someone else took the brand. I really hope its Asus, but HTC and Samsung also have big presences in the Android world. I dont think Moto will get it because Google owns them, but they could keep it in the family.

 

[LAhanger]

If Google wanted to think outside of the box (for a change). The next Nexus should be like this: Sony Xperia GX makes Japan debut today - Engadget

I'm strictly talking form factor, and a new manufacturer would be a nice change from Samsung's crap hardware.

 

[Younjulius]

My next upgrade will come with A15 dual core+Mali t604, nothing less.

 

[zero.efx]

I'd go with HTC on this one or Motorola. HTC put out the first Android phone US, correct? They did a pretty decent job stock and updates were timely and impressive before the "Train is going to be 5 minutes late" whiners got on board. I'd say Motorola too because from a business standpoint besides patent portfolio I don't see why else Google would buy Motorola. Bragging rights, maybe? Because they have a secret blend of coffee that's to die for? Or because "Googlora" will run off the tongue better for that foreign booth girl when she shows off the phone? Seriously.

Besides all that while I just bought a GS3 I'm hoping for a spec bump with the nexus something to blow the new iPhone out of the water. I'm just waiting for the guy on the commercial to say "iPhone has the first 4 inch screen. Cause its an iPhone."

 

[Chocoburger]

I always see people say this but really, what evidence is there that Samsung watered down the Nexus? It just doesn't even make logical sense to me.

The Galaxy Nexus was released using Samsung's best screen technology, and one of their most ergonomic and interesting designs to date. The hardware was completely in line with everything else released at the time.

What phone had hardware that was somehow substantially better then the Galaxy Nexus when it was released? There weren't any.

There are two things the Galaxy SII's hardware did "better" then the Nexus: One of them was the Exynos GPU performed a bit better then the OMAP, but remember Google picks the chips, not Samsung and they wanted OMAP and the chip is more than comparable. The other thing the Galaxy SII had on the Nexus was arguably the camera but do you really think Samsung gimp'd a camera to sale Galaxy SII's? I'm more inclined to believe it has to do with them getting 0 shutter lag at that point. And yes we now are getting phones with 0 shutter lag and better cameras but those were released months after the Galaxy Nexus.

If the Galaxy Nexus is released November-ish there is every reason to believe it will slightly outspec the Galaxy S3 and have hardware more than comparable to everything else on the market. Whether it is made by Samsung, LG, Motorola, or HTC.

tl;dr It's paranoid to think the Nexus was gimp'd just to sale the SII. Yes, it will have hardware at least slightly better, but most importantly will be in line with all the other high end phones released at the time of it's release.

Those are exactly my thoughts. Why in the heck would Samsung not want the Nexus to sell well simply because the Galaxy S 3 exists? Samsung makes a lot of profit off each Nexus sale as well! It should not matter which phone people pick as long as it's from Samsung.

I honestly think the next Nexus will be made by either HTC or Sammy. A Motorola Nexus would be great, but Google is trying to tread softly and not seem like it is playing favorites. I believe Sammy would get it because of how successful they have been with Android.

Wait, let me get this straight, if Samsung gets it THREE YEARS IN A ROW, Google is not playing favorites, but if Motorola gets it for it's FIRST TIME EVER, Google will be playing favorites?

Does not compute. :-\

 

[anthony2558]

Those are exactly my thoughts. Why in the heck would Samsung not want the Nexus to sell well simply because the Galaxy S 3 exists? Samsung makes a lot of profit off each Nexus sale as well! It should not matter which phone people pick as long as it's from Samsung.


Wait, let me get this straight, if Samsung gets it THREE YEARS IN A ROW, Google is not playing favorites, but if Motorola gets it for it's FIRST TIME EVER, Google will be playing favorites?

Does not compute. :-\

I think he was only stating this due to the fact that Google now owns Motorola. I personally believe HTC needs this one. They got some great phones, with great hardware.


You'll never take my unlimited data!

 

[John-Smith]

I guess I'll chime in.. I don't really care who makes it. I'm sure whoever google chooses, it will be the best choice. Its seems to be working for them. It would be awesome if motorola made it, but I don't think thats going to happen for this one. Probably the next one. Interested to see what the scaling down of the company will do for their future devices.

What I do care about is the features and the release date..

- I don't want a better screen, the screens nowadays are pretty enough, I don't need any more pixels to hog my battery.

- Its a Nexus device so we know its probably not gonna have an SD card. (Would be awesome if it did) so 32gb for the base model would be awesome.

- Bluetooth 4.0

- Integration with the Nexus 7

- Awesome battery

- HQ Camera 8+ mp

- 2.0 mp or more front facing

-Tegra 3

And I want it to come out by November, because thats when I get my free upgrade. Thats all I ask

 

[21plays]

do the research buddy, google is the one that has all the say in what parts the nexus will have. samsung just builds it.

 

[trter10-imore]

I think they will be about the same as the S3, and I'm really hoping for a moto nexus. I love motorola's hardware and looks but their insane bootloader lockdown is crazy and therefore i would never buy a non-nexus moto.

 

[speculatrix]

Nexus phone with keyboard please

 

[uansari1]

If Google wanted to think outside of the box (for a change). The next Nexus should be like this: Sony Xperia GX makes Japan debut today - Engadget

I'm strictly talking form factor, and a new manufacturer would be a nice change from Samsung's crap hardware.

I still don't see why people complain so much about the HW. I had a G1, N1, NS, and now the GNex. Each device has blown the one before it out of the water..who cares if it's not the pinnacle of what's available..? It runs with the best and is PURE GOOGLE!

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[EleventhHour2139]

Those are exactly my thoughts. Why in the heck would Samsung not want the Nexus to sell well simply because the Galaxy S 3 exists? Samsung makes a lot of profit off each Nexus sale as well! It should not matter which phone people pick as long as it's from Samsung.

The S3 is their flagship device. It's not that they don't want the GN to sell well, but (even if it is made by them), why would they intentionally give their flagship device competition? That's a dumb businesses move. Will they give it similar hardware? Sure. Better? Not a chance.

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