Should I Wait for the SIII?

[Nick H. Supervisor]

You've done your "research" into the SIII? Really? It's all rumour and supposition at this stage so I can't imagine what "research" you have done.

No, I think you misunderstood my post. I've researched in to other phones, not the S3. As you said, there is no research to be done with that.

[Gaara sama]

i will wait for the Samsung Galaxy SIII, since i was to buy the Samsung Galaxy SIl but NO way , i want the Samsung Galaxy SIII NOW !!! .come with a quad-core beast, wish mean Cortex A9 chip,,,,4.6? HD (1280 x 720) Super (with the possible exception of the 12MP camera) Camera that can capture 1080p video and the deliceous Yummy Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich!!! .. THE LTE connectivity, oh man i can't WAIT!!!

I CAN'T WAIT

[Eddo89]

Chances are, by February there would be another superphone that is slated for release in April, maybe the next flagship phone from HTC or something or some time.

[+Ryster Subscriber²]

No, I think you misunderstood my post. I've researched in to other phones, not the S3. As you said, there is no research to be done with that.

So... you've NOT researched the two phones you said you had "settled" on?

As you said though, you've already decided on the Nexus, so the debate is moot now.

As I said before, just be sensible about it... it's pointless making a decision 1-2 months in advance. See what the situation is WHEN you're ready to buy. If the S3 looks too good to miss, then you can decide if it's worth the wait.

[Nick H. Supervisor]

So... you've NOT researched the two phones you said you had "settled" on?

I'll just wrap this up quickly since I haven't explained myself properly. (There's no sarcasm in that, I genuinely don't think I have).

I've been looking at getting a new phone for a while now, and after comparing various phones with the details on the Galaxy Nexus I was pretty much sold. At the same time, I used to own a Galaxy S and - since I considered it to be a very good phone - the original toss-up had been between the S2 (considering it to be an upgrade of the S) and the Nexus. The Nexus ended up winning in my head.

However, with the report of the S3 potentially not being too far away I suddenly had a doubt enter my mind. Would it be worth getting the Nexus, or should I hold out a bit longer and wait to see how the S3 does. That's when I started this thread earlier today.

But, as has now been thoroughly covered in this thread, my moment of doubt ended up skewing my logic of the situation. Hence the Nexus still being the device that I will be buying next week.

[Hardcore Til I Die]

If that was the only reason for buying a device then i'd never buy it. As soon as you open the box some value is lost. You are supposed to buy something because it's what you want, not because it's what's cool or has the higest resale value, well unless you are a business person looking to make the most for your investment which in that case it would be. I bought several Android devices and pretty much sold them for exactly what I paid for them, almost 1yr later. In some cases I made a profit. I bought the Nexus One for $375 in box a few months after it came out, sold it for $350 several months later. Bought a HTC Inspire (Desire HD) for $300 - traded that for an iPhone 4. Sold the iPhone 4 for $400 then used that $400 and added some extra cash to buy the SGS2 I have now. So in that sense yeah you can make money for it but that shouldn't be your main goal in buying a device. I generally only keep phones ~1yr anyways so by then the value is still pretty much up there.

As of right now on ebay, I see SGS2 devices going for $475 with 1hr to go so if the last bit goes over $500-550 then basically it's still the same price I got mine for. :D When I got mine, they were selling for $650-700 still so I got a great deal and that's how you are supposed to do it in the first place.

The galaxy s2 came out here in may and started off at ?550 for a sim free model from amazon. The phone is now ?395 for the same sim free model. Thats a drop of ?155 in six months for the NEW models, never mind used! I'd be lucky to get ?300 for a used one these days. That's a ?250 drop for a six month old phone. Quite substantial.

I appreciate that you shouldn't buy a phone on resale value alone, I was simply mentioning this because of what the op said, I.e. that he might buy a galaxy nexus and then sell it to offset the price of the s3.

If I was going to buy a device to use for a couple of months until the s3 came out which I would then sell, it would be an iPhone because they have a better resale value.

[still1]

vanilla... unless you didnt like the design of galaxy nexus.

[guitmz]

Go Nexus! I'm with Nexus S and ICS is awesome! SII/SIII touchwiz sucks

[BetaAddict]

Nexus.

ICS code already out for a month now and Samsung isn't going to release its upgrade for at least another month for the SGS2. Save yourself the hassle and guarantee a faster and longer support with the Nexus.

The only reason why I bought an SGS2 was because it was the best one available back in August when I needed a new phone.

[AJerman]

I kind of doubt the SGS III will be out that soon. I'd look more towards summer for that, so if you want to wait and unknown amount of time, likely summer time, wait for the SGS III, it'll of course have much better specs. Otherwise, get the SGS II (+CM9) now.

[rancid-lemon]

It will be an age before it actually arrives. Don't believe February. Go SGSII over nexus as well.

[HardyRexion]

I was thinking this, a month or so ago. But I decided to stick with the idea that most phones when they first come out have teething trouble, so I got an S2 on a 12 month contract. Its a stunning phone and the price is fantastic for the tech it packs. By the time the contract runs out The S3 should be well established.

The one thing about the Nexus that annoys me is no MicroSD slot. :huh:

I have a 32GB one and so gives my S2 a total 48GB of storage which, if you have a lot of music and take photos/HD Video is essential.

[Nick H. Supervisor]

The one thing about the Nexus that annoys me is no MicroSD slot. :huh:

I have a 32GB one and so gives my S2 a total 48GB of storage which, if you have a lot of music and take photos/HD Video is essential.

See, the lack of a microSD slot doesn't bother me. My Galaxy S was only 16GB (I think), but that was more than enough for a few hundred songs and some applications, while still giving me enough room left over for lots of photos and videos.

[ARchamps]

In my situation, I'm already waiting until this month for the Galaxy Nexus. I like the idea of stock ICS. The lack of a micro SD doesn't really bother me, as I will likely still keep my music on my iPod Touch to use in my car. Who knows when the SIII will come out (I'm coming from a Blackberry 9780)

[kizuran]

Save yourself some quid, & anxiety, and just go headfirst with the Galaxy Nexus Intrinsica. If you're in the market for a new device now, and have to attempt to gauge specs between 1 high-end smartphone released within the last 1-2 months, and another that's yet unreleased with no official information... yeah, just go for the Nexus. :s

I think U should buy a Meizu MX http://www.engadget....eizu-mx-review/

I have Meizu M8 and M9 and I love them

Holy crap... :woot:, I'm not even remotely familiar with these guys, but already am intrigued. Thanks for the info eliastheone!

[Ently]

If you dont need a new phone right away wait and see how the GS3 looks. Maybe it comes with a new version of Android, maybe it comes with amazing hardware, maybe the new version of TouchWiz doesn't actually suck!!!

but until they release details we don't know so just wait if you can. If you can't than well the Nexus is a great phone so yeah.

[AJerman]

If you dont need a new phone right away wait and see how the GS3 looks. Maybe it comes with a new version of Android, maybe it comes with amazing hardware, maybe the new version of TouchWiz doesn't actually suck!!!

but until they release details we don't know so just wait if you can. If you can't than well the Nexus is a great phone so yeah.

The new version of TouchWiz on the SGS II doesn't actually suck. It's probably the best manufacturer's skin now. Then again, I'd rather have none.

[fix-this!]

as close as we are to CES id say wait to see whats coming by spring/summer. the gnexus will soon be outdated by the quadcores running ice cream.

[DaveBG]

Actually i like TouchWiz launcher a lot.

[Muhammad Farrukh]

Actually I hate TouchWiz launcher a lot, together with Sense

[tsupersonic]

Go for the Galaxy Nexus. Where the S3 will release, it will get outdated and without updates faster than the Galaxy Nexus. Plus the dev. support on the Nexus phones are much better than a consumer device like the S3

[Nick H. Supervisor]

Ha, how is this thread still going?!

Well I've tried going for the Nexus and the store still hasn't been resupplied. Rest assured though, I will be getting it the moment they have more in stock. Unless of course the SIII gets released in that time; which as we've established is highly unlikely.

[Muhammad Farrukh]

It'll be announced at MWC, I guess, and thats the end of next month

[Stephen Mitchell]

Here are the specs for it http://www.squidoo.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-specs-and-release-confirmed#module156207322

[ARchamps]

Here are the specs for it http://www.squidoo.c...module156207322

Whoa is that confirmed? Very similar specs to the Nexus... besides the RAM and camera