If it only had more storage and/or a microSD card slot, it would be a complete no-brainer.
this. it still baffles me why Google is going backwards on not having expandable storage. it's one of the key features that differentiate Android from Apple
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So, I have the chance to upgrade to a Samsung Nexus or a Galaxy SIII.
I have no idea about specs on either of these phones, so how do they compare to the Nexus 4? Are there any other considerations that I should be thinking of?
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this. it still baffles me why Google is going backwards on not having expandable storage. it's one of the key features that differentiate Android from Apple
The thing is Google is trying to push more and more of their cloud services like Google Music and Drive with the lack of expandable storage. Issue is, a lot of these services are not available internationally outside the US due to licensing agreements and what not. Also data plan costs tend to limit a lot of what can be stored on the phone, at least in Canada. Google needs to take this more into consideration when designing these things.
So, I have the chance to upgrade to a Samsung Nexus or a Galaxy SIII.
I have no idea about specs on either of these phones, so how do they compare to the Nexus 4? Are there any other considerations that I should be thinking of?
Cost considerations aside, rough list of stuff you can consider if you aren't looking very closely at the individual specs and what not.
Galaxy Nexus:
Cons:
Dual core processor and graphics from some variants of the Galaxy SII
No expandable memory like the Nexus 4
Pro:
Direct upgrades from Google
Galaxy SIII
Cons:
Upgrades through Samsung so updates will be a bit slower. Not always going to have the most up to date software from Google.
Pro:
Quad/Dual core processor and one of the fastest graphics chips outside the Nexus 4.
Has expandable microSD card slot.
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Android tablets do have expandable memory you just need a otg connection kit or there are usb hubs that connect to them for using SD, MicroSD, usb ect. I use one for my galaxy tab and it works great.
Even though I'm hesitant to buy an LG phone, the 16 gig Nexus 4 is pretty tempting to me. It would mean dropping my unlimited LTE plan on Verizon though, which I probably won't do. If they had a CDMA/LTE version of this even for $400 I'd be all over it. Annoyingly, Verizon ended the sale on the factory certified preowned Galaxy Nexus that was my backup plan. So I guess I wait for Verizon to announce their own Nexus (Very unlikely) or for the CPO Galaxy Nexus to go on sale again.
Not a fan of 10" tablets but this one is pretty nice, much better looking then those leaked photos showed the other day. It looks pretty fat at first but I was amazed how thin it looked when they showed ports on the sides. Also like the back of it, looks very comfortable to hold in the hands.
I'll stick with the Nexus 7 though, just my preference, especially at 199 for 16gb!
The Nexus 7 is still a great problem. Problem is because they don't have a microSD slot, people now want the 32GB version, or if they had the 8GB, they want the 16GB version. So they will probably spend more money buying another new one.
That is exactly why Google doesn't include a microSD slot on their phones.
