Google Nexus 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III: Fan favorites

21 December 2012
Android devices come from all walks of life, but in each generation there is a "chosen one". In 2012, it's the Nexus 4 and, as an overall package, this is probably the best Google has ever delivered. Yet, by a mean twist of fate, it has the most formidable...

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  • Anonymous
  • mg9
  • 29 Dec 2012

S3 is more well known.

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    • AnonD-92186
    • XMi
    • 28 Dec 2012

    N4 will come to my country (Indonesia) in January 2013. The price will be same (or cheaper just a bit) with the S3. It won't be any success product in here, especially the "LG" brand for smartphone is not a popular one in Indonesia, unlike the famous (ads everywhere) Samsung.

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      • AnonD-81824
      • P}v
      • 28 Dec 2012

      why gsmarena deleted my comment??... s3 is the best .. uncomparable with optimus-g

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        • AnonD-93500
        • k2h
        • 26 Dec 2012

        Zoccat, 23 Dec 2012I've tested both, S3 and N4. I much prefer the purist Andro... moreSg3 has weathered the storm so to say of quad core phones, but we'll see in April,

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          • LoLMAN
          • t7P
          • 26 Dec 2012

          Loved the ending of this article... People reading this on Retina displays LoL

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            • uvj
            • 26 Dec 2012

            AnonD-72356, 22 Dec 2012maybe this was the last fight for galaxy s3 for this year,,... moreAre you kidding me Gaurav????one x+,note 2 as well as Optimus G EASILY BEAT THE S3.S3 is called phone of the year just because it was the most sold phone,no other reason.Think practically.

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              • AnonD-19294
              • utx
              • 25 Dec 2012

              Nexus 4 is not available everywhere,
              thus it fails on the spot.

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                • AnonD-89402
                • PSc
                • 25 Dec 2012

                S3 is al lot better than nexus4.

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                  • AnonD-90724
                  • 40D
                  • 24 Dec 2012

                  saev, 24 Dec 2012Ahh, the wonders of the Internet. There are stores like Ama... moreare you dumb???

                  on amazon nexus 4 is $600 down from $800

                  jeez

                  it is ONLY subsidized on the PLAYSTORE!!!

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                    • AnonD-92727
                    • 8J}
                    • 24 Dec 2012

                    Van anybody tell me if The nexus 4 is on stock

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                      • RdX
                      • 24 Dec 2012

                      Just like to say that I was close in getting the N4, but now i'm glad I didn't. Limited everything (availably, storage, etc.) Got a note 2, and love it. Sammy does a good job giving a finish product that is polished for end users. You can be mediocre and run it stock which and everything just works, or you can run a customized rom on it. That's what I love about it!! Don't get me wrong i love the nexus line up. The first N1 was awesome, and I will just ship for the "xphone" being its the true first google phone.

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                        • AnonD-77292
                        • S0C
                        • 24 Dec 2012

                        i bought Nexus 4 and i know that Samsung is better..
                        why cause they are targets to different markets..

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                          • saev
                          • pI}
                          • 24 Dec 2012

                          AnonD-90724, 24 Dec 2012Since when is no sd card, 16gb internal, non removable batt... moreAhh, the wonders of the Internet. There are stores like Amazon from where you can get it for cheap.

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                            • AnonD-55045
                            • Ps}
                            • 24 Dec 2012

                            Unless price is an issue, I think a Note 2 could be more useful for you.

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                              • AnonD-88511
                              • ut%
                              • 24 Dec 2012

                              Anonymous, 22 Dec 2012LG Optimus G (LG software) VS Nexus 4 (Google Stock softw... morewait for android 4.2.1 on optimus g and you will know why they are crap at software;)

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                                • jxX
                                • 24 Dec 2012

                                Since when is no sd card, 16gb internal, non removable battery, no true 4g lte ok now that android does it? If the nexus 4 was an apple product it would've been crucified but it's being defended simply because it's android. Plus the sub $400 price is only good if your country gets google play store. Outside of the playstore it's $600. No bang for your buck. The only redeeming feature was guaranteed android updates but that is not true as some nexus wont get the latest. The nexus 4 is a lemon. Xiaomi mi2 gets everything the nexus 4 doesnt except lte.

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                                  • sp3
                                  • 23 Dec 2012

                                  VJ, 23 Dec 2012Nexus 4 is the best android phone ever.no, the One X+ has that title ;)

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                                    • mortuus
                                    • Tu2
                                    • 23 Dec 2012

                                    VJ, 23 Dec 2012Nexus 4 is the best android phone ever.far from....

                                    crap lcd screen
                                    no battery removal possible
                                    no sd card upgrade..

                                    shall i continue ?

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • q{T
                                      • 23 Dec 2012

                                      Anonymous, 22 Dec 2012It runs smoother for a few hours, after that it does not ru... moreYou can always buy a metal case for your S3.I'll looks way better than the stock back cover.Overall, it feels heavier and more premium with the metal look.

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                                        • pI}
                                        • 23 Dec 2012

                                        Anonymous, 22 Dec 2012LG Optimus G (LG software) VS Nexus 4 (Google Stock softw... moreIdiot. LG did not optimize shit. App developers have not updated their apps for 4.2 yet and there is thermal throttling on N4.