Nexus or Evo LTE?

[irev210]

If it isn't a big difference, WHY DO IT? This is what spurs the whole fragmentation arguement. Instead of simply making the next release of Android OS work for the hardware components, the OEMs have to make their bloat work over the new Android OS. This is why there isn't a single CDMA phone running a skinned version of Android that has been upgraded to ICS without using a custom ROM. This is the biggest reason for people preferring a AOSP build to go with a Nexus device. Granted, the hardware components are currently 6 months more advanced than what was used to build the Nexus, and given the way technology is growing at an exponential rate, it is a big improvement, but if you are always waiting for technology, you will be waiting a long time. Sooner or later, you need to hop on the train.

 

Now, to put on my moderator hat,

 

This thread has CLEARLY gone from "name the strongpoints of the Nexus and LTE EVO" into "bash the phone model that you aren't in favor of" and if it doesn't go back to that, it will be closed.

 

The reason why they do it is to try to "differentiate" between the various OEMs. No OEM wants their software to look EXACTLY like another OEM. It's gimmicky, but it's android politics more than anything. Look at how much Samsung is trying to sell the software on the GS3. Gimmicky? Yes. A HUGE marketing push? Absolutely.

 

I think you are missing the mark on fragmentation. Fragmentation is the result of using different chipsets - not really the software. Why do you think Microsoft set very strict requirements on OEMs ONLY being able to use Qualcomm?

 

Notice that each pure-google device has been launched with a different SoC partner? First, Qualcomm, second Samsung, third Nvidia, fourth, TI. Over the years, Google and its OEMs have built a really large software base to work with different OEMs that are out there.

 

If you think stating the obvious that the GNEX uses outdated hardware is bashing... I don't know what to tell you. The radios used in the GNEX are essentially the same radios that are used in the Samsung Droid Charge which is over a year old. The dual-core SoC is good, but again, it's last gen. There is nothing wrong with last gen, but to try and argue that it is not... well that's just silly!

 

The title of the thread is Nexus or Evo LTE?

 

Update advantage? With Sprint and Verizon - nobody knows exactly how long between updates. It's safe to assume that there will be a few months of lag between the pure google phone and the EVO 4G LTE. Using the Nexus S 4G as an example... there will likely be around a two month lag.

 

 

Galaxy Nexus Advantages:

• Removable battery
  
• SAMOLED display (could be a con if you don't like pentile)
  
• Easy to unlock/root (if you are interested in that function)
  
• stock android (if you like stock android)
  
• Faster updates
  
• Good sound quality (using earphones)
  

Galaxy Nexus Disadvantages:

• Old hardware which is slower (yes, get over it, it's outdated).
  
• Higher power consumption/lower battery life
  
• So-so camera.
  

EVO 4G LTE Advantages:

• latest and greatest 28nm qualcomm snapdragon
  
• Excellent camera
  
• "Infinity" LCD display
  
• Good battery life as a result of new 28nm SoC
  
• Kickstand/dedicated camera button
  

EVO 4G LTE Disadvantages:

• Locked bootloader
  
• Software updates lag google phone
  
• Sense software (if you don't like sense)
  
• Battery is non-removable
  

For the record - I am currently using a Galaxy Nexus.

 

 

Software is always going to be subjective (bashing is to be expected). Hardware, that's easily quantifiable - easily objective (the numbers speak for themselves).

[S4GRU]

If you think stating the obvious that the GNEX uses outdated hardware is bashing... I don't know what to tell you.

 

I don't believe Scott was referring to your comment at all in regards to bashing, but just the general vibe of the thread has degraded.

 

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