iPhone 4gs vs nexus prime

[isaiahchavez]

It's time to upgrade and theres a new phone coming out called the nexus prime. But I was thinking of the new iPhone not sure which one I should get. Should I stick with androids or make the switch?

[Zach929rr]

My buddy used to flip a quarter to make serious life decisions for himself.

Give it a try.

[laspariahs]

Nexus prime. Iphone doesn't have turn by turn nav, and it DOES have a tiny screen.


No brainier.

[TinkerinWstuff]

dude, it's related to Optimus right?

duh

[Keyser Soze]

Will Verizon get the Prime?

[isaiahchavez]

The prime will release the 20 th of this month not sure of the carrier

[EVO8]

I upgraded to the samsung galaxy s2 from a 3gs. Awesome screen (4.5") and phone.

[Keyser Soze]

I fuckin HATE my Samsung Charge. Worst phone I've ever owned

[JustSomeDude]

The prime is sick - check the launch event...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts5WBm0tXzI&hd=1

Also... it very much looks like it's launching in the US on VZW...

http://www.ozcarguide.com/news/veriz...-prime/1107251

Lastly, FWIW... the Nexus Prime is 4G... the iPhone 4s is 3G, or 3G+, or HSPA+, or wetf ATT calls their phony-baloney plastic-banana "high speed" cell service.

[mistykz]

I'm switching off of t-mobile over to verizon to pick up the nexus prime. I think it's hard to compare them though considering it has a new version of android that nobody's used yet...but I definitely like the data speed and screen size. The iPhone's screen is way too small for me

[TinkerinWstuff]

work has ordered me the iPhone4gs. but that Android looks way flippin cool. Our personal phones are on Verizon and the wife's had it with Blackberry. This could be the new one for her.

[isaiahchavez]

I got sprint and want the nexus prime but I won't switch to vzw to get it. Lets hope for a wide release to all next works

[mistykz]

The rest of the nexus phones have gone to the other carriers (eventually) so I'd assume it's just a matter of time

[Ricky]

Nexus prime. Iphone doesn't have turn by turn nav, and it DOES have a tiny screen.


No brainier.

Not true anymore. iOS 5 changed that.

[brennahm]

it DOES have a tiny screen

Not true anymore. iOS 5 changed that.

Really?

[Ricky]

Really?

I apologize for not meeting your perfection standards

[Sparker]

samsung galaxy S II, nuff said. the samsung galaxy line is great and the SII is awesome, Ive had one for about 2 weeks.

[isaiahchavez]

The news nexus prime is made or has sasumg part. The last picture I say had the samalsung logo on the back of the phone

samsung galaxy S II, nuff said. the samsung galaxy line is great and the SII is awesome, Ive had one for about 2 weeks.

[RajunCajun]

Nexus prime. Iphone doesn't have turn by turn nav, and it DOES have a tiny screen.


No brainier.

I have the 4G and bought the TomTom app for about $40. It is almost an exact copy of the stand alone version with turn by turn nav. It was a one time fee and has regular FREE program and map upgrages through the App Store. The screen isn't quite as big as some but the quality of the screen is better than anything I've seen. I've had various other smart phones and love this phone even more than I thought I would.

[isaiahchavez]

Still don't know which to get

[RajunCajun]

The IPhone runs just like other Apple products. It is pretty much bulletproof. It runs more smoothly than anything out there. The screen color/clarity is amaizing, and the camera with flash take REALLY good pics for a camera phone! There are more app than you will know what to do with, tuns of aftermarket items such as cases, docking stations, ect. Just don't go through ATT, I'm going to Verizon as soon as my contract expires!

[JustSomeDude]

Still don't know which to get

Don't know if this helps, but try to consider some of the native functions of a Nexus phone that separate it from other models, even others in the Android line...

1. Built-in wifi hotspot support (no need for a data plan on that table - or any other device - just hotspot your phone and connect)
2. Built-in USB tether support (hardwire your laptop or desktop to your phone as a high speed modem)
3. Built-in turn-by-turn audible navigation
4. Built-in map caching (store maps offline for turn-by-turn nav when data network is unavailable... great for offroading, Moab, etc.)
5. Wirelessly restore ALL of your apps via Google Market backup (as I understand, iPhone still requires a cable and iTunes, although I think they are working to change that with the new Apple Cloud junk)
6. Wirelessly restore ALL of your contacts, bookmarks, calender appointments, etc., via your Google accounts.
7. Built-in seamless support for Google Sky Map, Google Talk, Google Voice, Google+, Gmail, Google Docs, Google Music, Google Calendar, etc. etc. etc.

This is just a short list of what makes Android the OS for me. Granted, I'm heavily invested in Google's free software (see item #7), so it makes sense for me. Also, items #1 and #2 without having to hack/root a device are pretty big on my list. And when I mean "native," these things are supported out of the box, without any need for any additional application download, modding, or alteration of the phone and/or OS.

But please be aware, this list of native functions is specific ONLY to the Nexus line of Android devices. Items 1 and 2 require rooting on both iPhone and ALL other Android devices. But on the Nexus phones, it's untouched Android so that functionality remains intact direct from Google.

Besides... Ice Cream Sandwich has leapfrogged iOS at this point. With Apple having just released iOS5, they're a longs ways out from their next major OS update, while Google is already starting to move farther ahead with Android's functionality. Why buy into a dated system? (I couldn't resist... I just had to toss in some Android fanboi fodder there)

[isaiahchavez]

Damn good point

[green_zx7r]

I realize this is over simplifying, but I just look at the difference as whether you are the tinkering kind or not. If you are, get the Galaxy Nexus (aka Nexus Prime). If you are not, and just simply expect your phone/apps to work as i (get annoyed as hell when they don't), get the iPhone.
Both are good OSs. Just depends on your personality.

Personally, I am the tinkering type. I root all of my devices and am all about customization. I like having my phone setup and look the way I want it, not the way it was sold and how everyone else has it. The freedom of customization has me giggling like a little school girl since my first smartphone, the OG Droid... the down side of this freedom/flexibility? It doesn't always work right and you have to put energy and time to get it right, sometimes going back to square one and re-flashing the os from scratch and doing a lot of troubleshooting. But again, if you are the tinkering kind, that s the enjoyment!