Can't say that I've ever had that issue but I agree that the S3 is definitely more comfortable to hold.
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Can't say that I've ever had that issue but I agree that the S3 is definitely more comfortable to hold.
You have a Nexus! Root it and start messing with custom ROMs and kernels but be careful.
I really should.
(But it won't change the ergonomics of the phone) ...
I use a ThingSling on my phone and it helps a lot. I suggest you look into it. Just Google it.
The Nexus 4 is just 0.1mm thicker than the S3 and you claim that it makes the Nexus 4 feel too thick compared to the S3.LOL
After using an S3 for a few months and now I own a Nexus 4 I definitely agree.
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Holy *****! This looks so good it looks like I might be going back to Paranoid Android as soon as this is added which I think is the next nightly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1J8LDLWuxg&feature=youtube_gdata_player
You know what would be cool for Android to do? Make the on-screen buttons each do a different thing when swiping upward.
Home button can remain Google Now when swiping up, but why should the other two do the same thing?
I think the App Switcher button should become the dedicated menu button, and you can swipe upward to get to the App Switcher. As screens get larger, we have to see less and less menu buttons on the top.
The back button remains the back button, but imagine if swiping up brings a short list of "backs" you can jump to (maybe 3 or 4, maybe 5 -- would be cool if the number was customizable). This way, you can go back to exactly where you want, instead of tapping back a few times.
Home button can remain Google Now when swiping up, but why should the other two do the same thing?
I think the App Switcher button should become the dedicated menu button, and you can swipe upward to get to the App Switcher. As screens get larger, we have to see less and less menu buttons on the top.
The back button remains the back button, but imagine if swiping up brings a short list of "backs" you can jump to (maybe 3 or 4, maybe 5 -- would be cool if the number was customizable). This way, you can go back to exactly where you want, instead of tapping back a few times.
http://www.itproportal.com/2012/11/19/google-nexus-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-spec-
This is the site I quoted from and even if it is 0.5mm thicker who would care when it is half the price.
comparison/
This is the site I quoted from and even if it is 0.5mm thicker who would care when it is half the price.
comparison/
It's a subtle difference, but it is a difference.
Not to mention it's designed differently and therefore has different ergonomics. I'm not denying the value of the Nexus 4; just saying the S3 is more comfortable to hold and use (except for that antiquated physical home button...).
Ok - now you have me confused and wondering....
I just checked eBay and the GS3 is surprisingly affordable (similarly priced to a new N4) - would you suggest I buy the GS3?
I went back to the store and looked at the Nexus 4 again yesterday. This time I played with the brightness setting. Of course there were windows in the store so a lot of light in the room, but I found the difference between min and max brightness to be significant. I wouldn't be able to use the phone on anything less than max brightness. Maybe it's just that I'm used to having a bright phone. I've only used iPhones and have had every one since release except the 3GS. The first thing I do on each one is set the brightness to max.
After reading all of the battery threads on different forums, I don't know if I want to try the Nexus 4 or not. I'm not interested in different ROMs. I really just want to use a phone without having to micromanage settings. I use bluetooth throughout the day. I have Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail syncing. I use Google Latitude for keeping up with family and friends. I use iMap Weather Radio for weather warnings at my current location. Based on what I've been reading on forums, I don't think the Nexus 4 would handle all of this as good as my iPhone 4S. So, far I've killed the battery on my 4S only twice since I've had it. I use it about three hours a day.
Would the stock ROM handle my type of use on max brightness with three hours of screen time?
I have come from iPhones, (Including the iPhone 5 which was superb) either of the phones (Nexus 4/SGS3) will give you great pleasure.
I don't think so. Max brightness really kills battery, although it looks nice. I do agree there is a huge difference when the brightness is cranked up, and is how I personally like it.
But you might find that 50% is adequate.
That said if you really do love the vibrant colors perhaps the S3 is better. I happen to love the vibrancy of amoled. Other people feel differently.
Michael
I played around with the GS3 at the store. I prefer stock Android over all of the others, and I don't like AMOLED screens. Even on max brightness it seemed dim to me. Also white looked too blue, and overall the screen just felt dirty compared to IPS screens. I don't think I could get used to it.
The Nexus 4 battery life should be better.
With no LTE, there is really no excuse.
They first released specs saying it'd have 15+ talk time (nearly double iPhone 5's 8 hour talk time) and I believed it because it made perfect sense. No LTE, no crazy drains. I got amazing battery life (days on moderate use) from the GN, which also lacked LTE. Why would I not believe it?
Alas, 4.2 does not deliver that promise. Not even close. And if I'm not mistaken, Google has scaled back on their proposed 15+ hours and now claim something closer to 8 or 10 hour talk time (don't remember exact number).
They really need to update/fix and patch up 4.2.
I remember when the Galaxy Nexus got its first major patch Xmas day for 4.0.
Google, we're ready.
With no LTE, there is really no excuse.
They first released specs saying it'd have 15+ talk time (nearly double iPhone 5's 8 hour talk time) and I believed it because it made perfect sense. No LTE, no crazy drains. I got amazing battery life (days on moderate use) from the GN, which also lacked LTE. Why would I not believe it?
Alas, 4.2 does not deliver that promise. Not even close. And if I'm not mistaken, Google has scaled back on their proposed 15+ hours and now claim something closer to 8 or 10 hour talk time (don't remember exact number).
They really need to update/fix and patch up 4.2.
I remember when the Galaxy Nexus got its first major patch Xmas day for 4.0.
Google, we're ready.
I'm the exact opposite. I think AMOLED looks brighter in every way. Backlit to me looks dirty (especially blacks).
Since getting my Note 2 I like it even better than the iPhone's screen. I never said that about the Nexus 4. It was acceptable but then battery life was even worse than usual. I was on a long drive and set brightness to 100% and even with it plugged into a charger it was dropping battery percentage till I turned it down to 50%.
I will say the N4's screen is drastically different when in auto (or below 20%, which is where auto seems to keep it) and >25%. To be it doesn't start to really pop until 50%. If battery life wasn't so negatively affected I would have keep it above 50%. That is when it most seemed like the iPhone to me (except in the dark, of course--then lower is OK).
I love the N4 but do not love its battery life. I am REALLY loving my Note 2's screen though, even in auto mode. I never feel the need to turn it to 100%. Gorgeous to me.
MIke
How do u know it's no data it's on both why the hate
Sorry I don't mean to hate, I'm jealous you get battery life that good
Just pointing out what the data under the graph shows.
I still think I'll order the Nexus 4 when it is in stock again. Maybe 4.2.2 will improve battery life a little bit. If I could get even 2 hours of screen time that would be good enough for most days. I don't typically use my phone a whole lot when I'm away from home, but it probably adds up to 2 to 3 hours total for the 16 hours I'm usually awake, and a lot of that time is on the sofa at home when I could have it plugged in. I'm just so done with my iPhone 4S, and the iPhone 5 doesn't feel different enough to justify the expense.
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