you really think it will be called the nexus 5? I think all signs point to nexus 4 2 or nexus 4 (2013). I know you are confident about the LG G2 being used, but I just really seem them keeping it 4, 7, and 10 from this point forward.
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What do you want to see in the Nexus 4 (2013)?
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you really think it will be called the nexus 5? I think all signs point to nexus 4 2 or nexus 4 (2013). I know you are confident about the LG G2 being used, but I just really seem them keeping it 4, 7, and 10 from this point forward.
I haven't seen anything firm about the g2 becoming the new nexus. Certainly wouldn't say all signs are pointing to g2.
Everything regarding the new nexus has been wishy washy
My bets are on keeping the nexus 4 name.
Everything regarding the new nexus has been wishy washy
My bets are on keeping the nexus 4 name.
If Motorola is making it I could see it being a 4.7. Google seems to like that spot. I'm game.
There have been mixed reports--some stating it'll be based off the G2 (there's a link in a post a little further back) and other recent claims that it'll be produced by Motorola.
Whomever makes it, I agree with strausd that the name will be based on the display size--4-4.9" and it'll be the Nexus 4, =>5" and it's the Nexus 5. When both of the other two Nexus product's names are representative of their display size, why would you do anything else for the Nexus phone?
I could easily see them keeping the current 4.7" screen size and keeping the name at Nexus 4. Agreed, if they increase screen size, it will be called nexus 5 (if) - Strausd is talking as if this has all already happened.
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Sorry, but no signs point to a Nexus 4 (2013).
Google has a brand name, it is called Nexus. The number isn't part of their branding, more of an addition to their branding. The number serves a purpose, and that purpose is to tell people about the screen size. The number is not a constant and can change if screen size changes.
I know this example is slightly different, but the principle is the same. Look at the iPhone. Apple has a clear brand, called iPhone. They also constantly have a number afterwards. The number is not part of the brand, the number is what changes. The number serves a purpose, and that purpose is to tell customers what iPhone it is. Google doesn't use the number in this way for their smartphones, they use the number to tell customers about screen size. But in both cases, the numbers are not constants and can change if need be.
The only real argument you or mattopotamus can have is whether or not Google will change screen sizes as that is the determining factor in the number debate.
You or mattopoamus saying you think Google will make a Nexus 4 (2013) provides no argument. Saying you think it will stay a Nexus 4 and not a Nexus 5 and citing the Nexus 7 as an example doesn't help as screen size did not change. Saying you think it will stay a Nexus 4 because of brand name makes no sense as Nexus is the brand, not 4.
The number is the screen size. If screen size changes, the number changes. When we break down this argument, the only thing that can be argued for or against is the change in screen size and whether or not it will happen. I have reasoned through why more signs point to a Nexus 5 than anything else.
Have their been any legitimate sources saying Motorola is making the next Nexus?
Because there has been one about an LG-made Nexus 5.
A 3000 mAh battery won't provide excellent battery with the specs you list below, more like decent battery life. And definitely don't expect that big of battery in a phone with only a 4.7" screen.
If it is based on the Moto X, which there is no evidence to support, it will likely have decent battery life since the specs are fairly lackluster.
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Most likely.
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Most likely.
You basis for it not being called a nexus 4 is just as much a hunch as ours. How do you know nexus 4 is not branding? Yes, it is screen size but could be branding.
There's no point getting into an lengthy argument over what it will be called. It will be called whatever it will be called and we won't know for sure until its unveiled. Until then it's all just speculation. Some people think it will be the new Nexus 4, and others will think its the Nexus 5. I am just excited for it to come out.
Agreed, we may very well be wrong, but there is very little evidence that LG is doing the next nexus phone (a vague article or 2), aside from status quo.
Recent rumors actually point to Asus doing the Nex 10 as well.. things can shift..
As a business decision, it seems foolish to not take advantage of motorola in some capacity.
And I would like to point out that all ads I see in the mall clearly say nexus 4, 7, 10. I think they are branding those names and will keep it the 4 for that reason....and I think it will be another 4.7"
4.7" with compact form factor is what I want, so I'm biased
...but still Nexus 5 => Nexus 7.. That's pretty close..
You never know, Nexus 4,7,10 may be branding.
More signs may point to Nexus 5, but there are only like 2 signs.
An article specifically saying that an LG Nexus 5 Prototype in the works is more than just a vague article. Also, that is much more to go on than the absolute nothing you have supporting your "argument" that it will be a new Nexus 4.
There is also nothing to support that 4, 7, 10 are brands. Those are not brands. Those are numbers indicating screen size. 4, 4S, and 5 are not brands. They just tell you which iPhone it is. Simple as that.
4.7" with compact form factor is what I want, so I'm biased
...but still Nexus 5 => Nexus 7.. That's pretty close..
You never know, it may be branding.
Yeah. I think having 4, 7, 10 sounds good and like you said 5-->7 is not too far off. I mentioned earlier is this thread that last year google, in videos, seemed pretty adamant that they had the perfect screen size with the nexus 4.
status quo is always a good argument. Google just refreshed nexus 7 and seems to be refreshing nexus 10. You cant say that Nexus 4,7,10 are not brands unless you are part of the nexus project either. There's nothing to support that they aren't brands. All of this is rumor based anyways, no facts.
You just hate the motox
status quo is always a good argument. Google just refreshed nexus 7 and seems to be refreshing nexus 10. You cant say that Nexus 4,7,10 are not brands unless you are part of the nexus project either. There's nothing to support that they aren't brands. All of this is rumor based anyways, no facts.
You just hate the motox
They are keeping the same number because they are keeping the same screen size. It is a simple fact that people seem to be missing.
I don't hate the Moto X, I am just not interested in an over-priced, under-spec'd carrier device. There is nothing about it that makes it better than my Nexus 4. Also not sure why the Moto X is even in the conversation as this is a thread about the next Nexus. There is nothing to show that the next Nexus will be made by Motorola.
I don't know if you guys realize that a Moto X based Nexus 4 this year would be identical to... last year's nexus 4:
Same CPU Snapdragon S4 Pro. The Moto X has the same CPU as the Nexus 4 from last year.
Same 2GB RAM.
Same sized screen with on screen buttons.
Same battery or almost: 2100 vs 2200.
16GB on both.
So a Moto X based Nexus 4 would be no improvement over lasts year's nexus 4.
Actually, the Nexus 4 is almost the same as the new Moto X but cheaper and better because of nexus brand.
Same CPU Snapdragon S4 Pro. The Moto X has the same CPU as the Nexus 4 from last year.
Same 2GB RAM.
Same sized screen with on screen buttons.
Same battery or almost: 2100 vs 2200.
16GB on both.
So a Moto X based Nexus 4 would be no improvement over lasts year's nexus 4.
Actually, the Nexus 4 is almost the same as the new Moto X but cheaper and better because of nexus brand.
Because its a 4.7" phone made by Google (tongue in cheek)
And about the specs moto s4 pro has krait 300 cores vs 200 in nexus 4. Marginal likely, but different and only dual core. I would consider the form factor alone an upgrade and it benchmarks higher for whatever that is worth. Lte without hacks too.
No, it is a 4.7" phone made by Motorola. Motorola is a company owned by Google, but widely known to operate separately and with no special treatment. Hence why this phone came out with an already old version of Android.
There's as much to show it's going to be made by Moto as there is that'll be LG again--link posted earlier in this thread and it's much more recent that the rumor you directed us to.
Regardless, everyone here is speculating/dreaming about what they hope or think the next Nexus will be. Simple fact is nothing has been revealed yet so it's all rumor and speculation and arguing over it like either are facts is just nonsense.
I personally hope for something closer in form factor to the Moto X with the internal specs of the LG G2, regardless of whomever makes it.
And since it's Motorola, expect them to flaunt their X8 processor architecture. And if that is true, puts it at a disadvantage to last year's Nexus 4.