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Help Galaxy nexus....a trade??
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breadnatty08
pain rustique
Welcome to the forums, Tech!
Here are some comparison prices for both devices:
Swappa Buy Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon)
Swappa Buy Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)
Looks like it's a pretty reasonable swap. You could probably swing a little lower than $150. I'd just ensure the S3 is in great shape.
Here are some comparison prices for both devices:
Swappa Buy Samsung Galaxy S III (Verizon)
Swappa Buy Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)
Looks like it's a pretty reasonable swap. You could probably swing a little lower than $150. I'd just ensure the S3 is in great shape.
mathnerd88
Newbie
If you can, I would actually skip the Samsung Galaxy S3 and get the Droid DNA for $150. The Droid DNA is definitely a newer generation phone than the SGS3, with the exception of 16gb and nonswappable battery.
DNA has the S4 pro Quad Core 1.5GHz and 1080p screen (440ppi), 2gb ram, and Jelly Bean, with a much more solid feel than the plasticky sgs3.
DNA has the S4 pro Quad Core 1.5GHz and 1080p screen (440ppi), 2gb ram, and Jelly Bean, with a much more solid feel than the plasticky sgs3.
metalbiker
Well-Known Member
meh keep your nexus its better than both
Turdbogls
Android Expert
he is doing everything off contract...so the $150 isn't going to fly for a DNA.
OP. i would also try a little lower. If i were patient, i could probably get my phone and $100 over here. S3's are going for like $300-$350 in my area.
mathnerd88
Newbie
Had the Nexus for a year, and it was not a good phone. It has a grainy screen, slow connection rate to the network, horrendous battery life, weak speaker, weak vibration, and also no amp in your headphone jack like the DNA did.
Sorry, but the DNA is leaps and bounds better than the Nexus.
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...droid-dna-vs-nexus-4-vs-razr-maxx-hd-2012124/
Even news articles praise the screen on the Droid DNA moreso than the Nexus 4.
Danielson2047
Android Enthusiast
You also have a more locked down device. To each his own.
Not to mention, not everyone wants to use a small tablet as a phone.
maineultraclas
Newbie
I can buy a S3 for $175 right now, local Craigslist.
But I passed it up, if I'm going to upgrade it's going to be for a quad core.......like a Note 2.
Steve
But I passed it up, if I'm going to upgrade it's going to be for a quad core.......like a Note 2.
Steve
mathnerd88
Newbie
Not really, there is a bootloader unlock for this phone so not a huge deal.
Sorry, but they're actually the same size. In fact, the DNA is much thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Nexus. If I can get a bigger screen in the same size format, I would.
You need to look at the specs again. The Galaxy Nexus is smaller and slightly lighter. The Nexus is 5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 inches (135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94 mm) while the DNA is 5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 inches (141 x 70.5 x 9.73 mm) -- the Nexus is smaller in every dimension. The Nexus weighs 4.76 oz. compared to 4.87 oz for the DNA.
Edit: After posting I realized you likely meant the Nexus 4. And the Nexus 4 is still smaller than the DNA, including being thinner (5.27 x 2.70 x 0.36 inches for the Nexus 4 vs. 5.55 x 2.78 x 0.38 inches). You are partially right that the Nexus 4 is very slightly heavier (not much heavier) than the DNA (by 3 100ths of an ounce, essentially the weight of a $1 bill), likely due to a larger battery and the glass back.
I also can't agree that reviewers prefer the DNA. The difference appears to come down to the fact that the DNA has LTE and the Nexus 4 is much less expensive.
Turdbogls
Android Expert
whats the big deal, get what phone you prefer. all of the high end android phones are sweet these days.
either way, they guy isn't getting a DNA for anywhere around $150 off contract. the S3 is a step above the Gnex in pretty much every way IMO except for that home button and software (which can and would be changed on my device)
either way, they guy isn't getting a DNA for anywhere around $150 off contract. the S3 is a step above the Gnex in pretty much every way IMO except for that home button and software (which can and would be changed on my device)
Danielson2047
Android Enthusiast
I personally consider having to brute force the bootloader open a con.