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Nexus 5
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Very interesting rumor.
I, too, don't fully understand why the 16GB would have a smaller battery. Cost saving measures to keep it at the amazing $299 price point? Could be possible.
Are the dimensions going to be exactly the same? Maybe the 32GB/3000 mAH variant is slightly larger? This would be believable if it means it has to go through the FCC again.
Maybe this is also why we've seen different sizing leaks...
Boy, what a curious mysterious. Wish the source was more known or had some evidence of his/her claim. I would stem my hopes for this to be true. I hope so, though.
I, too, don't fully understand why the 16GB would have a smaller battery. Cost saving measures to keep it at the amazing $299 price point? Could be possible.
Are the dimensions going to be exactly the same? Maybe the 32GB/3000 mAH variant is slightly larger? This would be believable if it means it has to go through the FCC again.
Maybe this is also why we've seen different sizing leaks...
Boy, what a curious mysterious. Wish the source was more known or had some evidence of his/her claim. I would stem my hopes for this to be true. I hope so, though.
Unfortunately, this feels like one of those elaborate ruses where a "tipster" is really just messing with the people that are lusting for information.
That being said, I can (and hope to) see this happening. Couch is right...the 16gb with the 2300mAh battery being priced at $299 would be a BRILLIANT move. Give buyers a decent amount of storage and a decent battery size all while keeping that amazing sub-$300 price.
Then, for those of us that want it all...a 32gb model with a large battery to compete with the big boys for $100 more. We get the 32gb storage size we've all been wanting AND the big battery to power it all day. That's the stuff that nerd dreams are made of!
That being said, I can (and hope to) see this happening. Couch is right...the 16gb with the 2300mAh battery being priced at $299 would be a BRILLIANT move. Give buyers a decent amount of storage and a decent battery size all while keeping that amazing sub-$300 price.
Then, for those of us that want it all...a 32gb model with a large battery to compete with the big boys for $100 more. We get the 32gb storage size we've all been wanting AND the big battery to power it all day. That's the stuff that nerd dreams are made of!
Well said......well said!Unfortunately, this feels like one of those elaborate ruses where a "tipster" is really just messing with the people that are lusting for information.
That being said, I can (and hope to) see this happening. Couch is right...the 16gb with the 2300mAh battery being priced at $299 would be a BRILLIANT move. Give buyers a decent amount of storage and a decent battery size all while keeping that amazing sub-$300 price.
Then, for those of us that want it all...a 32gb model with a large battery to compete with the big boys for $100 more. We get the 32gb storage size we've all been wanting AND the big battery to power it all day. That's the stuff that nerd dreams are made of!
Google doesn't charge $100 for double the memory line Apple does so I'm not buying those numbers. I can believe $399 for a 32 GB but not $299 for a 16GB. I'd think it would be $349
Unfortunately, this feels like one of those elaborate ruses where a "tipster" is really just messing with the people that are lusting for information.
That being said, I can (and hope to) see this happening. Couch is right...the 16gb with the 2300mAh battery being priced at $299 would be a BRILLIANT move. Give buyers a decent amount of storage and a decent battery size all while keeping that amazing sub-$300 price.
Then, for those of us that want it all...a 32gb model with a large battery to compete with the big boys for $100 more. We get the 32gb storage size we've all been wanting AND the big battery to power it all day. That's the stuff that nerd dreams are made of!
This just seems so odd. Having the same phone with a different size battery. Would love it if true, but no one has ever tried this before. Not to say it can't be done. Just way different, and outside the box. Maybe Google is trying something to see if they can spark a huge launch. Just hope Google and LG will be ready this time.
I doubt they give us two battery size choices. In fact I'll go as far to say that isn't happening but I'd like it to be true.
It does seem odd, thus why it feels like it might just be a prank. But the good news, if it is true, is that this may alleviate the problems with trying to pick one up when it launches. The people that want a Nexus but don't want/need the larger storage and bigger battery or that don't want to spend more than $299 will go for the "base" model. That will hopefully leave plenty of the "high end" model for those of us that want it (like me).
It does seem odd, thus why it feels like it might just be a prank. But the good news, if it is true, is that this may alleviate the problems with trying to pick one up when it launches. The people that want a Nexus but don't want/need the larger storage and bigger battery or that don't want to spend more than $299 will go for the "base" model. That will hopefully leave plenty of the "high end" model for those of us that want it (like me).
Very true. Did not think about that.
I don't think we should get our hopes up. Just about every spec has been leaked. Everyone has shown disappointment with the battery, and now conveniently the battery capacity changes with a higher end model? I doubt it.
Again, not putting stock into that latest rumor, but...
Maybe the 32GB/3000 mAH variant requires the use of a nano-SIM since it's a bigger battery with less room, while the 16GB/2300 mAH variant uses the micro-SIM card since it's a smaller battery with more room.
Maybe that's why we keep seeing varying specs/leaks in terms of the nano/micro SIM. in terms of dimensions, and in terms of pricing.
: shrug :
Maybe the 32GB/3000 mAH variant requires the use of a nano-SIM since it's a bigger battery with less room, while the 16GB/2300 mAH variant uses the micro-SIM card since it's a smaller battery with more room.
Maybe that's why we keep seeing varying specs/leaks in terms of the nano/micro SIM. in terms of dimensions, and in terms of pricing.
: shrug :
I hate to say it, but the battery size is a big deal for me (not really the size, but the longevity). I always have access to a charger, but I hate having to charge my phone at least 2 times a day, and I am a very light user.
The leaked Service Manual lists 16GB, 32GB and 2300mAH. This rumor doesn't sound reasonable to me. Also, the FCC is shutdown right now, so if it was true, it would likely delay the release.
I don't think the battery, even at 2300, will be that bad.
2300 is really within range of today's battery sizes for these types/sizes of smartphones (meaning, non-Note III). For example, the S4 is merely 300 mAH more and is a SnapDragon 600 (less power efficient). The word on the street is that the SnapDragon 800 is more power efficient, so I would think that would, more or less, make up the 300 mAH difference.
You have to remember the dimensions of the Nexus 5. It's not the size of a G2, and I think this isn't a bad thing, per se. Google did say they didn't want to increase phone size. This should appease those that keep clamoring about the difficulties (sometimes "impossibilities") of using the device one handed.
I wish the 2300 mAH was higher, too, but I'll wait for reviews before I dismiss it.
Very true. Real world usage will be the ultimate test. I swear I need a good camera. I don't even take photos with my nexus 4 b.c it is that bad. It does a good job with still photos in the daylight with HDR on, but then the shutter speed goes to crap.
Good point.
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That, I will not argue with. The camera has to be good.
So sick of the HTC One camera disappointing me.
Remember the Galaxy Nexus came with a battery of 1800 I think but at the same time the Verizon model or something like that came with a 2100 battery. This bigger battery was also available to buy in stores or online for the 1800 model.
So maybe this new rumor is true. If that is so then I might consider again buying it.
So maybe this new rumor is true. If that is so then I might consider again buying it.
Now I remember better. It was called the extended battery kit or pack. It was a bigger battery for the LTE model of the Galaxy Nexus.
For me it's all about Kit Kat. I don't care too much about hardware these days. I'm more excited about new features and software possibilities. Kit Kat will determine if I buy the Nexus 5 or don't.
For me it's all about Kit Kat. I don't care too much about hardware these days. I'm more excited about new features and software possibilities. Kit Kat will determine if I buy the Nexus 5 or don't.
Bigger battery just sounds too convoluted. To fit a larger battery, either they have to make the entire phone larger to accommodate it or they left empty space in the 16gig version. Leaving empty space is dumb because they could have made a slimmer more sexy phone by using up the space. Making the case larger is also dumb because now you have two different sized Nexus 5 phones which require 2 different accessories. You'd have accessory cases that would ONLY fit the 32 gig model and other cases that would only fit the 16 gig model. Imagine the confusion that would cause for customers?
"Here's our Nexus 5 cases but only half of them will fit your phone. The other half will only fit the OTHER Nexus 5."
Absolutely silly.
"Here's our Nexus 5 cases but only half of them will fit your phone. The other half will only fit the OTHER Nexus 5."
Absolutely silly.
2300 or 3000 I just want them to release the phone already!!!!! Official info Google lets go !!!