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Which phone to get on T-Mobile LG G2x (best hardware), Google Nexus S (best software), or wait?
I am struggling sooooo badly. I feel like I need a "stock" or stock like experience. I have a mytouch 3g slide right now and like it for the most part but it's slowish and totally out of space. I love the LG G2x but don't want to get left in the dust software wise over time, but the hardware is great, semi future proof hardware wise anyway (except for some of the weird stuff I'm hearing around the net, screen bleeding, resets). Then theres the Nexus S future proof in it's own way, software wise and stunningly gorgeous, but not without it's own drawbacks, limited space, hardware is aging a bit at this point etc. Finally I could always try to hold out and wait a little longer (but honestly I don't want to be a slave to Android purchase paralysis because of the ever evolving ever changing landscape (and landslide of phones just around the corner). What do I do! Help!
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The G2x definitely is *the* phone to get on T-Mobile - for now. I don't know if you're into the modding community, but it's also supported by CyanogenMod, which is a HUGE plus IMO.
However, you might be better served by waiting for the rumored Samsung "Hercules" for future-proof's sake. What do I mean? The G2x doesn't have both AT&T and T-Mobile 3G bands as promised. The Hercules will, along with 4.5" SAMOLED+ screen and dual-core processor. If you can hold out until the fall, that's what I'd recommend.
However, you might be better served by waiting for the rumored Samsung "Hercules" for future-proof's sake. What do I mean? The G2x doesn't have both AT&T and T-Mobile 3G bands as promised. The Hercules will, along with 4.5" SAMOLED+ screen and dual-core processor. If you can hold out until the fall, that's what I'd recommend.
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The LG G2x pretty much has stock Android, currently Froyo, but will get Gingerbread and has superior hardware with its dual-core process and IPS gorilla glass display, compared to the Nexus S. Plus the G2x can connect to T-Mobile's psuedo "4G" network, which the Nexus S "can't", meaning its bands are comparable of getting the higher speeds offered by T-Mobile's network whereas the Nexus S tops out at 7.2Mbps for HSDPA and 5.76Mbps for HSUPA and even supports AT&T's 1900Mhz 3G band. I'd say the clear choice is the G2x.
G2x specs:
www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones/cell-phone-detail.asp...
Nexus S specs:
www.google.com/nexus/#/tech-specs
I don't really believe waiting would result in a significantly better phone, especially seeing as T-Mobile's 3G/4G bands will be defunct in roughly a year in the stead of AT&T's LTE rollout.
G2x specs:
www.t-mobile.com/shop/Phones/cell-phone-detail.asp...
Nexus S specs:
www.google.com/nexus/#/tech-specs
I don't really believe waiting would result in a significantly better phone, especially seeing as T-Mobile's 3G/4G bands will be defunct in roughly a year in the stead of AT&T's LTE rollout.
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There is always something more amazing just around the corner, that's the pain of being an Android user. I have used a Nexus S and it's great, still the best Android phone I've used. But being single core, and 3g really will be holding it back sooner than later.
The fact that the G2X hasn't gotten gingerbread yet makes your fear of it falling behind even more real, in theory the mostly stock OS should be an easy upgrade.
Sadly stock Android is hard to find. If the Nexus S was 4g I would jump on it, but for right now I would suggest the G2X, I'm mostly having the same debate you are.
The fact that the G2X hasn't gotten gingerbread yet makes your fear of it falling behind even more real, in theory the mostly stock OS should be an easy upgrade.
Sadly stock Android is hard to find. If the Nexus S was 4g I would jump on it, but for right now I would suggest the G2X, I'm mostly having the same debate you are.
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I was on a similar situation myself and I chose the G2x. The first one I got, had the resetting/freezing issue and I returned it. The one I have now has been pretty solid, except for screen bleeding at two of the corners.
That said, it's been a month now and the phone its still running froyo. That might be an indication that it could be left behind really soon in the software category. But it is very fast and responsive. And the hardware is really good. Videos at 1080p look beautiful and the sound quality is quite amazing. Plus it has "4g" and the nexus s doesn't.
Out of the phones that are out right now, I will recommend the g2x. That is, if you are willing to wait a little longer for the updates.
That said, it's been a month now and the phone its still running froyo. That might be an indication that it could be left behind really soon in the software category. But it is very fast and responsive. And the hardware is really good. Videos at 1080p look beautiful and the sound quality is quite amazing. Plus it has "4g" and the nexus s doesn't.
Out of the phones that are out right now, I will recommend the g2x. That is, if you are willing to wait a little longer for the updates.
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