Next Google Nexus Phone

[diogen]

And just as a side note: Windows Phone won't stay behind in this trend: HTC releases an 4.7"(!) Mango phone in October
HTC Titan announced for October: 4.7-inch Super-LCD display, Windows Phone Mango, and our hands-on preview | This is my next...
Screen resolution a bit of disappointing, but the rest it right up there...

Diogen.

 

[rockymtnhigh]

4.7" phones. People are going to have to get pants with special pockets just to carry these things. LOL

 

[diogen]

Its dimensions - 130.6 x 70.6 x 9.9mm - are hardly bigger than the mainstream higher end phones...
AnandTech - T-Mobile G2x Review: Gingerbread-Infused

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

And now it's official: according to Eric Schmidt, October/November is the time frame for Ice Cream sandwich release
Eric Schmidt: Ice Cream Sandwich to be released in October / November | This is my next...

That must be the time the next Nexus will be shown off.
I just hope it won't take 6+ months (like with Gingerbread) between the time Schmidt said and actual shipment...

It could be an interesting holiday season!

Diogen.

 

[Ramy]

And now it's official: according to Eric Schmidt, October/November is the time frame for Ice Cream sandwich release
Eric Schmidt: Ice Cream Sandwich to be released in October / November | This is my next...

That must be the time the next Nexus will be shown off.
I just hope it won't take 6+ months (like with Gingerbread) between the time Schmidt said and actual shipment...

It could be an interesting holiday season!

Diogen.

I would just like to see Gingerbread on my current phone first.

 

[cybok0]

I have GB.

 

[diogen]

Nexus Prime hasnt been released yet, no one has seen Ice Cream Sandwich yet,
but the (rumor about) next version of Android has been started: Jelly Bean
Exclusive: Android ‘Jelly Bean’ comes after Ice Cream Sandwich (update) | This is my next...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Most ARM quad-core CPU talk of the last few months revolved around NVidia's Kal-El (Tegra-3?).
But there are quite a few ARM license holders that will have similar plans.

Qualcomm, MS' favorite chipmaker for its WP7 phones, just entered that quad-core game
Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon roadmap, 2.5GHz CPUs coming early next year -- Engadget

There will most likely be very little interest to these CPUs for Gingerbread and Ice Cream Android phones,
but for the next Jelly Bean handsets this could be the perfect fit...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Talking about the spec competition: The LG LU6200 is right up there...
It even includes its new tech screen at 720p in addition to dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, 4.5" screen, LTE (up to 75Mbps), etc.
And preorders start in a week...

What looked like an extraordinary spec-wise phone when this thread started some 3 months ago, is not an exception anymore by any measure...

Diogen.


EDIT:
Apple calls a Retina Display anything with pixel density of at least 300ppi (pixel per inch). The iPhone4 has 326ppi.
In order to match this density with 720p (16:9 screen, what most Androids have) the screen size can be 4.9" (300ppi).
To match the iPhone 4 with 326ppi the screen should be 4.5"(!)...

While on the RD topic, if Apple wants to use this pitch on their next phone, its screen size should be under 4" diagonally, since in Apple's traditional 3:2 AR the 4" size means 299ppi...

 

[diogen]

Rumored hands-on with the Nexus Prime (aka Galaxy Nexus)
Anonymous 4chan user goes hands-on with Nexus Prime - GSMArena.com news

Pretty much what has been leaked before: 4.65", 8.8 mm, 1280x720(800), metal body,
130-140 grams, curved glass, SAMOLED+, 2000mAh battery, dual core 1.5GHz Exynos CPU...

It probably won't be 4G out of the gate, Samsung had to use a Qualcomm CPU for that in the Galaxy SII...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

The Nexus might have a competitor in terms of hidef screen: the above mentioned LG
Lg optimus lte pictures and specs leaked- The Inquirer
So far it is reportedly a Korea-only model and will come with Gingerbread (upgrade to ICS expected later).

And just to show what's coming next, specs of the Galaxy S III have been leaked
Samsung galaxy s iii specs surface- The Inquirer

Screen resolution sounds strange, but quad-core 2GHz? We haven't heard even about tablets with those specs...
Could be the specs of the next Nexus, i.e. the 2012 model...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Just to make sure not to be outdone by countrymen LG
LG teases LU6200 with 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 720p HD display, Gingerbread and 75Mbps LTE - Engadget
Samsung releases a competing 4.7" giant
Samsung SHV-E120L comes out of the development dark, is the Xtina to LG's Britney -- Engadget
Same as the WP7 Titan but with upgraded internals...

Google is rumored to be selecting the next Nexus maker every year around Xmas.
I believe the competition for the next one is in full force...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

And HTC has no desire to be left behind in this race
Another alleged HTC Vigor leak: HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core, Beats Audio -- Engadget
Same drill: 4.3" 720p screen, dual-core 1.5GHz, 8MP camera, the works...

I suspect Nexus Prime will be announced shortly after the iPhone 5 and then these phones will hit the market.
Most likely all of them will debut with Ice Cream Sandwich...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

Samsung decided to upgrade their successful Galaxy S II line for its home country with the same top
of the line specs Nexus Prime is going to carry: dual-core 1.5GHz, 720p 4.65" screen, NFC and LTE.
Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE announced in Korea with 316ppi | This is my next...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

This segment is getting really crowded: Fujitsu joins the makers of HD Android smartphones
Fujitsu-Toshiba unveils waterproof Arrows Z ISW11F handset with 13 megapixel CMOS sensor -- Engadget
4.3" 720p screen, dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, 13(!) Mpx camera, etc. Waterproof...

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

And this could be the day Nexus Prime is shown off
Samsung announces latest Unpacked event, set to kick-off at CTIA -- Engadget

Kindle Fire and Nexus Prime one week before and one week after the iPhone 5 event. Sounds good.

Diogen.

EDIT: And HTC is squeezing its own even in between...

 

[diogen]

And now we can expect even more high-end (i.e. expensive) HD handsets. With IPS screens this time!
Hitachi's 4.5-inch IPS HD display delivers 329ppi on the cheap courtesy of amorphous silicon backplane -- Engadget

IPS screens are really good.
Haven't used many but the one in the Transformer is just gorgeous.
It is actually usable outdoors!

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

A 2 min presentation of IceCreamSandwich gets leaked
Ice Cream Sandwich gets a two-minute tour, courtesy of a lucky eBay shopper (video) -- Engadget

Nothing revolutionary from the looks of it.
Even my Nexus One should be able to run it.

Diogen.

 

[diogen]

As expected...
Google / Samsung holding event on October 11th, Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus coming? | This is my next...



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[diogen]

And all this 720p 4.5", dual-core 1.5GHz goodness isn't only for the established players, Sharp also wants to play
Sharp's Aquos 104SH monster phone hits Softbank next spring, colors it blue like an orange -- Engadget

So now we have: HTC, Samsung, LG, Fujitsu-Toshiba, Hitachi and Sharp as players.
The very definition of a high end smartphone will change significantly in 3-6 month.
Starting the day Nexus Prime with IceCreamSandwich is introduced, i.e. in 10 days.

Diogen.