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[neo158]

It's a no brainer, the One X. To the bit about the Galaxy Nexus getting quick updates, that totally depends on where you buy it from! if it's a carrier locked model then your in for a long wait for updates (my Telstra Galaxy Nexus is stuck on ICS 4.0.1 and apparently Telstra is not that interested in pushing out updates for it...they have this attitude that they are not required to update their phones [which is true, nowhere in the contract does it state they are required to push updates], however, is still a bad attitude to have considering part of the appeal of the Nexus line is it's suppose to get frequent updates). Also, I dunno why people are so hung up on the Pentile display on the Galaxy Nexus for? as it looks beautiful to me and I love it! However, I would of bought the One X, but I didn't want to wait another week for it to be released and got the Galaxy Nexus instead .

You do know that ALL carrier versions of the Galaxy Nexus can be flashed with a stock Google ROM, don't you?

[Minooch]

It's a no brainer, the One X. To the bit about the Galaxy Nexus getting quick updates, that totally depends on where you buy it from! if it's a carrier locked model then your in for a long wait for updates (my Telstra Galaxy Nexus is stuck on ICS 4.0.1 and apparently Telstra is not that interested in pushing out updates for it...they have this attitude that they are not required to update their phones [which is true, nowhere in the contract does it state they are required to push updates], however, is still a bad attitude to have considering part of the appeal of the Nexus line is it's suppose to get frequent updates). Also, I dunno why people are so hung up on the Pentile display on the Galaxy Nexus for? as it looks beautiful to me and I love it! However, I would of bought the One X, but I didn't want to wait another week for it to be released and got the Galaxy Nexus instead .

You can "fix" Telstra's laziness with the GN with the following:

fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flashall -w (using the stock images from Google themselves)
fastboot oem lock

you will then get official updates from Google - no more Telstra

[Xerxes]

You do know that ALL carrier versions of the Galaxy Nexus can be flashed with a stock Google ROM, don't you?

Yes, I'm well aware of that. Apart from voiding your warranty, having to flash your phone to make it work properly is still a flaw. I had to root and flash my old HTC Desire to make it work properly, while granted the ROM was more up to date and run so much better then the stock HTC ROM. It was still annoying that I had to do that. Unless your a techie that doesn't mind screwing around with your phone, it's not a good thing as it makes OEMs/Carriers lazy and it screws over the general consumer (the main people the money comes from, who just want a phone that works out of the box). However, please don't read that as I'm against that kind a customization as I'm not, no problem with it at all per say. I just feel OEMs/Carriers should also try to do a good job as well because not everyone will want to root/flash their device to get it's full potential.

You can "fix" Telstra's laziness with the GN with the following:

fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flashall -w (using the stock images from Google themselves)
fastboot oem lock

you will then get official updates from Google - no more Telstra

I know, just rather keep my 2 year warranty in case I need to return the phone for repairs and yes I know you can reflash it back to stock before you send it in, however, if the phone dies and you can't reflash it your screwed..rather not take that risk. I'll probably try custom ROMs towards the end of my 2 year contract (like I did with my Desire) when it doesn't matter if something goes wrong. That is just me.

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Few more questions, when do the on screen buttons on the gnex go away and can I customize it at all? And if I were to go with the EVO I would grab a 32gb SD card for just my music as I don't wan to stream that, do I need to get one of the higher end SD cards that are faster or will a basic one keep things running?

[+Majesticmerc]

Neither phone has expandable storage I'm afraid. I do know that the One X has 32GB internal though, so you should be set

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Neither phone has expandable storage I'm afraid. I do know that the One X has 32GB internal though, so you should be set

The EVO version of the One X(the one I would get over the gnex) does.

[Ambroos]

Might I ask if you could consider the Sony Xperia S? Should be a little cheaper than either the Nexus or One X, is about as fast, has an amazing display and awesome camera, and Sony is always quite fast with software updates. Plus, we already have Cyanogenmod 9 alpha's, unlockable bootloader, ... And Sony's Android skin is the best you can get, usually even smoother than 'clean' Android. Also has 32GB of memory on-board, and the display is true RGB, not PenTile.

[+Majesticmerc]

The EVO version of the One X(the one I would get over the gnex) does.

Which one is the evo one, I've not heard of such a thing?

[Ambroos]

Which one is the evo one, I've not heard of such a thing?

http://www.gsmarena....4g_lte-4665.php

[neo158]

Few more questions, when do the on screen buttons on the gnex go away and can I customize it at all? And if I were to go with the EVO I would grab a 32gb SD card for just my music as I don't wan to stream that, do I need to get one of the higher end SD cards that are faster or will a basic one keep things running?

The on screen buttons only go away when an app goes full screen, such as netflix when watching a video.You have to remember that the Galaxy Nexus has no physical buttons so the on screen ones are the only way to interact with the device. Customisation is a big selling point of Android, but if you mean customise the on screen buttons then you can't do that.

If you get the EVO then you don't need a high speed SD card but it helps when accessing data, especially if you store things like game data for games like Shadowgun.

I will always buy a Nexus phone and a SIM-free one at that as I hate manufacturer skins and carrier customisations, they slow down updates and IMHO generally cause more problems than they solve.

[Minooch]

Yes, I'm well aware of that. Apart from voiding your warranty, having to flash your phone to make it work properly is still a flaw. I had to root and flash my old HTC Desire to make it work properly, while granted the ROM was more up to date and run so much better then the stock HTC ROM. It was still annoying that I had to do that. Unless your a techie that doesn't mind screwing around with your phone, it's not a good thing as it makes OEMs/Carriers lazy and it screws over the general consumer (the main people the money comes from, who just want a phone that works out of the box). However, please don't read that as I'm against that kind a customization as I'm not, no problem with it at all per say. I just feel OEMs/Carriers should also try to do a good job as well because not everyone will want to root/flash their device to get it's full potential.



I know, just rather keep my 2 year warranty in case I need to return the phone for repairs and yes I know you can reflash it back to stock before you send it in, however, if the phone dies and you can't reflash it your screwed..rather not take that risk. I'll probably try custom ROMs towards the end of my 2 year contract (like I did with my Desire) when it doesn't matter if something goes wrong. That is just me.

Fair enough. Although I don't believe the contents on the phone is the deciding factor for a warranty, just the status of the bootloader. I think

[neo158]

Fair enough. Although I don't believe the contents on the phone is the deciding factor for a warranty, just the status of the bootloader. I think

I checked and flashing the phone to yakju WILL void the warranty. Obviously if the phone is bricked then there would be no way to check anyway.

[S00N3R FR3AK]

Might I ask if you could consider the Sony Xperia S? Should be a little cheaper than either the Nexus or One X, is about as fast, has an amazing display and awesome camera, and Sony is always quite fast with software updates. Plus, we already have Cyanogenmod 9 alpha's, unlockable bootloader, ... And Sony's Android skin is the best you can get, usually even smoother than 'clean' Android. Also has 32GB of memory on-board, and the display is true RGB, not PenTile.

O I think it looks awesome, sadly Sprint has not gotten a Sony phone in awhile and I do not have the cash to buy unlocked.

So right now I am still tilting back and forth between the two. The gnex of course I can get for "free" with my money given back in various ways as long as I get it before may 22nd and the EVO(One X) costing me at least $100, $50 if it comes out before may is up. I will be toying around with the gnex this sunday and I guess the One X at a ATT store in early May. Don't care for the SGS3, don't like touchwhiz at all. Do yall think that the gnex dual core will be good enough to last the next two years playing games and run the current version of android? That is my main question. I will get a better look at the screens and camera apps and that i can see for myself but I just don't know about the hardware.

[nMIK-3]

Galaxy Nexus is one of the best high end phones out there with the WORST camera by far in ts category.

[neo158]

Galaxy Nexus is one of the best high end phones out there with the WORST camera by far in ts category.

Considering I have an SLR it really doesn't bother me how good or bad the camera is on my phone.