Google's Nexus 5 Superphone Leaked: Buy Samsung's Galaxy S4 or Wait for Next Nexus?

Of late Samsung has taken wraps off its newest flagship Galaxy S4 at a NYC launch event. Indeed this mobile wowed us with its new-age hardware and innovative software features, attempting us to get hold of it soon. But just wait, have you heard of the rumored Google Nexus 5 – the follow-up of hugely success Nexus 4? Alleged photo and features of the upcoming Nexus 5 hit the web this weekend that fire up the rumor mill of the device, and it is said that it will be launched in October. Will this phone bring new surprises and take the tech world by storm? Will it beat the Galaxy S4 and win the No.1 smartphone crown finally? Let us check out the leaked features. 

Screen: According to the tipster, the new Nexus device would have a massive 5.2-inch OLED display that spews out visuals at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

Processor: Rumors also point out that Nexus 5 is powered with Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor at 2.3 GHz clock speed parried with 3GB LPDDR3 RAM.

Memory: Storage options are provided in the form of 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of internal memory.

Camera: Rumored list shows that the new device will sport a 16MP camera at back by OmniVision and a 2.1 megapixel front facing camera. The back camera features 4K video recording at 30 frames per second and 1080p video recording at 60 frames per second along with Real Time HDR, optical image stabilization and BSI 2.0. The front camera is capable to record 1080p video at 30 frames per second.

Battery: Under the hood, there will be a 3300mAh Li-polymer battery.

Software: The rumored Nexus 5 will be running the latest Android iteration out of the box. Since the Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is expected to launch in May at Google I/O, this will be the version underpinning the new flagship smartphone.

Price: The smartphone will bear the same affordable price as its predecessor, which is one of the selling points of LG Nexus 4.

Other features: Front positioned stereo speakers, Qualcomm RF360 (LTE 150 Mbps & HSPA+), integrated DVB-T / ATSC-antenna and gesture like controls (navigation, zoom, etc). 

On the specs front, the Nexus 5 appears to be amazing! Although it is hard to believe these so-high specs, but who knows, Galaxy S4 also gives us the fiction feeling. If the Nexus 5 finally mixes these high features, surely it is worth the wait before buying the Galaxy S4. Truth to be told, the choice between Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4 is relying on the selling price.

So one question for you: will you buy the Galaxy S4 after shipping or wait for the release of the so-called Nexus 5? Welcome to share your choice below. Further, although Google hasn't confirmed the Nexus 5 device, here I still provide you with one table for reference, regarding Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 5 specs. 

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Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One: Battle of 1080p Smartphone Giants

Samsung finally unveiled its newest flagship Galaxy S4 at an event in NYC. Attempting to draw attention away from Samsung's launch event, however, the phone spoke for itself. I was quite impressed with the new gadget. It seems like that the Galaxy S4 will take the mobile arena by storm. Having said that, there still exists tight race around the Galaxy S4 just coming from HTC's gigantic mobile HTC One. Which phone is your cup of tea? To avoid you lost in a rough pick-up, here I take Galaxy S4 stacks up next to HTC's flagship phone. Just have a look at the battle between two 1080p smartphone giants: Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One. (If you are lost in buying a Nexus 4 now or waiting for the Galaxy S4 ship, this post will be your dish.)

• Design 

Galaxy S4: 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm, 130g

HTC One: 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3mm, 143g

The S4's design is perhaps the most unremarkable aspect of the new phone. It hasn't been updated much from the S3's look. More disappointedly, it still features a plastic casing. Yes I should admit that the plastic frame of the S4 makes it lighter than HTC One. And the S4 might be the better option if weight is an issue for you.

HTC, on the other hand, has given the One a premium, quality build. Its unibody aluminum chassis and thin bezel set it apart from the competition. Personally, its high-end build quality makes the HTC One a front runner in this round.

Winner: HTC One

• Display 

Samsung has given the Galaxy S4 a Full HD 5-inch display with a resolution of 441ppi. Images and videos are expected to be crystal clear on the handset. Its Air View technology is one of its most differentiating features.

The HTC One packs in a 4.7-inch SLCD3 screen with a resolution of 1280 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 468ppi. Users could enjoy vivid contrasts and vibrant colours on the phone.

With its new-age technology, the Galaxy S4 wins the display round.

Winner: Galaxy S4 

• Processor 

The Galaxy S4's processor has created quite a stir in the tech world. The handset is equipped with the Exynos Octa-core chipset clocked at 1.6GHz. It has more than enough juice to run all its apps flawlessly.

The HTC One runs on a 1.7GHZ quad-core Qualcomm 600 processor and an Adreno 320 GPU. The handset is built for multi-tasking and handles all of Android Jelly Bean’s sophisticated apps with ease.

With its most updated processor, the Galaxy S4 races ahead in the power round.

Winner: Galaxy S4 

• Storage 

Samsung has given its latest flagship ample amount of internal storage – available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB flavours, along with external memory expansion options. The Galaxy S4 also comes with 2GB of RAM.

HTC has designed its new flagship in variants of 32GB and 64GB of internal space. Though it packs in a RAM of 2GB as well, it does not support external memory expansion.

Its generosity with storage makes Samsung a winner in this round.

Winner: Galaxy S4

• Operating System 

Samsung's Galaxy S4 features Google's Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 OS out of the box. The HTC One, although featuring Android Jelly Bean, only ships with Android 4.1.

Besides, Galaxy S4 also comes with its Touchwiz, offering some new unique software features you cannot see on HTC One.

Winner: Galaxy S4 

• Camera 

The Galaxy S4 packs in a 13-megapixel primary snapper and a 2-megapixel front shooter. Smart Scroll, Air Gesture and Smart Pause are its most defining features, giving Smart Stay a whole new personality.

HTC One's 4-megapixel camera boasts of specs like Optical Image Stabilization, Smart Flash, HDR, Continuous Shooting, Video Pic, Slow Motion Video Recording, HTC Zoe Share, HTC Zoe with Highlights and Retouch with Object Removal, Always Smile and Sequence Shot. One of the best features of the phone’s secondary snapper is its 88 degrees wide angle lens with HDR capability.

The Galaxy S4’s 13-megapixel snapper and HTC One’s added features put them head-to-head in this round.

Winner: Draw between Galaxy S4 and HTC One

• Conclusion 

If you currently stuck in picking up a Galaxy S4 or HTC One, I should say you are in a tough choice. Both devices are pretty neck and neck, though the Galaxy S4 seems to beat the HTC One in many ways, but not by much. 

Undoubtedly the Galaxy S4 is a smartphone giant. Its new age specs put it right on top of the competition. Its only shortcut seems to be the plastic casing.

Talking about HTC One, it gives the Galaxy S4 some pretty stiff competition. Its premium build helps it win fans, but Samsung's offering might be preferred by those who desire extra storage on their handsets.

My choice is Galaxy S4. What about yours? Welcome to show it below!

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Should I Buy the Nexus 4 or Wait for the Galaxy S4?

Recently I have found that many people are asking such a question: Should I Buy the Nexus 4 or Wait for the Galaxy S4? Yes, it is also the question bothering me lots. The Nexus 4 is currently one of the best Android smartphones on the market and the device has won countless hearts of the fans. While Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most anticipated high-end mobile in 2013 and it is an extremely viable option for someone looking to buy a smartphone now. So, which phone to buy? No decision? Maybe below reasons could help you make a stand! 

Reasons to Buy the Nexus 4

• Cheap Off-Contract Price

Certainly the most attractive point on Nexus 4 is its unlocked price through Google Play Store. While most high-end phones are tagged with $500+ off-contract price tags like iPhone 5, Google just sells the Nexus 4 for $299 for an 8GB and $349 for a 16GB model.

Those prices of Nexus 4 are virtually unheard of in the world of unlocked smartphones and that is also the big reason why the mobile flew off the shelves soon. If you are unwilling to break the bank and sign up for a 2-year agreement with a carrier, Nexus 4 is the solid choice. The Galaxy S4 will almost certainly come with an expensive off-contract price point.

• First to Updates 

The obvious benefit of a Nexus phone is that the device will receive major Android updates and Android bug fix updated before devices not called Nexus. Galaxy S4, just like its brother S3, will get the update quite later. 

• Vanilla Android 

Another benefit is that the Nexus 4 comes with a stock version of Android, meaning that the device is a pure Google Android experience, untouched by a manufacturer. Instead, the Galaxy S4 will likely be outfitted with Samsung's Nature UX software. Anyone looking for the cleaner software experience will want to look closely at the Nexus 4. 

• Premium Specs 

Nexus 4 sports a large 720p display, which delivers great experience while watching all kinds videos on it. It also comes equipped with a camera that is on par with iPhone 5's, a quad-core processor which bodes well for use in the future and a battery supplying high quality battery life.

Yes, Galaxy S4 will likely blow Nexus 4 out of the water from a specs standpoint, but for you don't care about next-gen tech, the Nexus 4 definitely works as an option.

• Built-In Wireless Charging 

Beyond the basic hardware specifications is one smaller feature that should be enticing to you. The Nexus 4 comes equipped with built-in wireless charging, which means that you could use it in conjunction with a dock to charge without wires. It’s not confirmed yet but it’s looking like Samsung will not be offering built-in wireless charging with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and will instead look to sell a wireless charging kit separately from the device. Those looking to wirelessly charge with less hassle will want to look closer at the Nexus 4.

• Easy to Customize 

The last component of a Nexus device is the fact that it comes easily rootable and with an unlocked bootloader. The Nexus 4 is extremely easily to customize with ROMs, skins and more. Samsung is generally good about keeping its devices rootable and unlockable, however, those looking to snag the phone on Verizon will likely come into contact with an encrypted bootloader. So, those looking for personalizing their smartphone easily may want to consider the Nexus 4 route. It’s the easiest route and safe travels are guaranteed.

Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy S4

• Better Display 

Rumors point out that Galaxy S4 will come with a 4.99-inch 1080p screen with 400+ppi and touch less gestures. Personally, the 1080p 400+ppi screen is enough to convince us to wait for the Galaxy S4 and the addition of the touch less gesture rumor make it even more appealing. Just think about waiting for the Galaxy S4, if you want a better display.

• 4G LTE 

Galaxy S4 is surely a 4G LTE smartphone, while Nexus 4 comes with no 4G LTE feature. If you don't need the faster 4G speed, you will be comfortable with Nexus 4. However, when you using 4G LET for an extended period, I bet you will finally choose to wait Galaxy S4.

• Camera 

The Nexus 4's rear camera is good, but it isn't top-of-the-line. If you want a fantastic camera experience, you will come closer to galaxy S4. Rumor has it that Samsung will pack a 13MP rear camera on the Galaxy S4. 

• Expandable Storage 

One of the hallmarks of Samsung's Galaxy devices are their MicroSD card slot, which allows us to expand storage easily. The Nexus 4 comes with no MicroSD card slot and only comes in 8GB and 16GB form. So, if you fill up your phone with ease, why not wait for the Galaxy S4.

• Removable Battery 

Another staple of Samsung Galaxy devices are their removable batteries, so that you could get more battery life for Galaxy S4. In contrast, the Nexus 4 owners does not feature a removable battery. 

• Samsung Software 

Those looking for features outside of Android will likely want to wait and see what the Galaxy S4 delivers, as it will have some new unique software features aboard that separate it from the rest of Android pack. I mentioned that Galaxy S4 will likely come with a version of Samsung's TouchWiz UI, which offers delivers more interesting features like Eye Scroll, Eye Pause, Multi-Window View, etc.

With all that said, the Galaxy S4 is shaping up to be a monster smartphone release and it will be out tomorrow 14, March. Then, I bet you could make your choice soon! So, which one is your final wait? Let me know below!

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Exactly a long long long wait since the invites are out. By March 14 we finally could get a glimpse of what mettle the Samsung Galaxy S4 is made of, possibly answering this question: What new smartphone capabilities do we expect to see on Galaxy S4?

The speculation about its launch date is now ended, but rumors about the Galaxy S4's features, specs, appearance and even price are running rampant. In the lead-up to the New York City event, I have compiled everything I know about the Galaxy S4 so as to give you a decent picture of what Samsung might unveil on March 14. Check out below quick rundown of hot specs that could come in the Galaxy S4 package.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumors: View From The Outside

• Screen: The Samsung Galaxy S4 is said to feature a lightly larger 4.99-inch Full HD SoLux Display with a reported resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, which comes out to be an extremely dense-looking display at 441 pixels per inch, slightly less than the HTC One (469ppi), but much more than the 326ppi Retina Display of iPhone 5. 

• Size and Weight: Besides the screen, the dimensions of the S4 itself are also said to be slightly different. While the Samsung Galaxy S3 measured 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is said to measure slightly longer at 140.1 mm and slightly wider at 71.8 mm, but even thinner than its predecessor at just 7.7 mm thick, which is just 0.1 mm thicker than the depth of the iPhone 5 from Apple. Source also claims a weight of 138gm, up on the 133g S3.

• Available Color: Galaxy S4 will come in black and white, no original blue included. 

• Design: Leaked picture also shows that there is no Home button on Galaxy S4 and there are no changes on its design. But what really hope that Galaxy S4 will never come with the cheap plastic body, just like they did with Galaxy S3, plus be added with a stylus like the Note 2 does.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumors: View From The Inside

• Processor: Samsung Galaxy S4 is said to feature a new Exynos 5 Octa CPU, which was initially used in the company’s Chromebook model — the new processor is said to have eight cores for enhanced work flow and power efficiency. 

• Camera: So far all speculation is pointing towards a 13-megapixel camera on the back with 1080 HD video recording, and we'd expect the front-facing camera to be at least 2-megapixel with HD video recording at 720p. Although what we still do not know if Samsung adopts any of the new photography technologies on its Galaxy S4, just like what HTC and Nokia did on their flagship. 

• Storage: Samsung news site SamMobile believes the Galaxy S4 will be available in three storage options – 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB

• Software: We expect the Galaxy S4 to run Android 4.2 with Samsung's own TouchWiz 6.0 user interface over the top. Used by all of Samsung's Android devices, including its smartphones, tablets and the Galaxy Camera, TouchWiz makes major aesthetic changes to Android and brings Samsung's 'designed for humans, inspired by nature' theme introduced last year with the S3 to the forefront of every device.

• Other Features: Wireless Charging, More better NFC

Samsung Galaxy S4 Rumors: Price

As far as price goes, we fully expect Samsung to retain identical price tags from the Galaxy S3 in the Galaxy S4. Now that the Galaxy S3 has seen a price drop – Samsung is selling last year’s model anywhere between $49 and $99 – Samsung is free to sell the Galaxy S4 at last year’s prices. If the company follows the same plan as last year, the Galaxy S4 could cost $199 for 16 GB or $249 for 32 GB. Without a two-year contract, it’s possible Samsung could sell the new handset at $599 and $649, for 16 and 32 GB storage models, respectively, like it did last year.

Well, what about your expectation on Samsung Galaxy S4? Share your ideas!

7 Most Anticipated Smartphones Expected to Launched in 2013

2012 was packed full of amazing smartphone releases like Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, iPhone 5, HTC One X, Lumia 920, etc. As we head to 2013, guess what coming phones will take the place of 2012’s best? I heard that some high-end devices will come to shelves in 2013, including iPhone 5S and Samsung Galaxy S4, so I make some educated guesses about all potential devices that should be due in 2013. Let us take a look at below post to know about all highly anticipated smartphone launches predicted for the year 2013. 

1. Samsung Galaxy S4                           Release Date: Rumored for February 2013

With the huge success of Galaxy S3- as device is sold over 30 million worldwide, now countless eyes are focusing on the South Korean tech giant Samsung's next Galaxy product- Galaxy S4. Now there are already rumors spinning around about the Galaxy S4. Seemingly Samsung will show off it in February 2013 at the Mobile World Congress (NWC) event.

Based on the most recent rumors, Galaxy S4 will feature a 5-icnh OLED display, ARM Cortex A15 quad-core processor, 12/32/64GB internal storage options, 3GB RAM, 13MP rear camera, 1.9MP front camera, 3200mAh battery and LTE and NFC connectivity features.

2. Apple iPhone 5S                      Release Date: Rumored for Mid-2013.

Rumors are already swirling about Apple's next generation iPhone, the iPhone 5S or whatever it is called. In line with recent rumors, Apple has started the trail production of iPhone 5S in December and the mass production will be started in Q1 2013. Not much is known about this upcoming mobile other than Apple may unveil it in the middle or end of 2013, just like it did with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.

As of now, one feature we can make certain is that iPhone 5S will run iOS 7 as Apple tends to release a new version of iOS with its yearly smartphone. May Apple could make some oh-so-amazing upgrades to the next iPhone, just more attractive then iPhone 5. 

3. Galaxy Note 3        Release Date: Unknown, but likely in late 2013.

With the Galaxy Note 2 enjoying great popularity and selling quite well, we all fully expect Samsung to release the third generation Galaxy note mobile at some point next year, maybe at CES 2013 in Las Vegas or in September just Samsung ever did with Galaxy Note 2.

Because the Galaxy Note 2 is so new, there is nearly zero information out about Samsung's plan. However, recent news reveals that the Galaxy Note 3 will be packed with a 6.3-inch screen. Expect Samsung will devise some newer killer upgrades for the Galaxy Note 3.

4. BlackBerry 10 L-series smartphones      Release Date: Confirmed for Q1 2013

RIM has confirmed that it will hold a special event on January 30, 2013 for the official release of BB 10 OS and the launch for a couple of smartphones – one with QWERTY keypad and the other with virtual keyboard. It is also reported that the smartphone based on BB 10 OS will start selling from February 2013.

And recently, the clearest pictures on BlackBerry 10 L-series phone have leaked. You can check out my last post regarding its stuffed features. This is likely RIM’s last chance to make a splash so it will be interesting to see how it plays out. 

5. Nokia Lumia 9xx                                  Release Date: Unknown, likely in late 2013

Nokia Lumia 920 is a fantastic phone featuring WP8, a fantastic camera and powerful hardware. We expect Nokia could wonder us with another great, affordable Lumia release in 2013. 

6. Motorola Droid RAZR 2              Release Date: Unknown, likely mid to late 2013
Motorola always focuses on offering phones with solid designs, massive HD displays and unmatched battery life. All of those make us highly anticipated to its next RAZR flagship in 2013. Surely, it is a quite exciting thing to wait that new amaze.

7. HTC EVO 4G LTE 2                         Release Date: Unknown, likely mid-2013
One of the best Android smartphones of the year was the yearly HTC EVO release for Sprint's network. Currently nothing is known about a potential EVO 4G LTE 2, but we hope HTC will redesign it with a quality display, solid camera, and a thin design. We’ve also seen HTC make strides in the battery and storage space arenas, so the EVO 4G LTE 2 could feature the whole package.

Which one is your expectation in 2013? Just let me know below! 

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In recent times, the rumors regarding on Samsung's next-generation flagship Galaxy S4 reaching a fever pitch. Masses of reports suggest that this mobile will be unveiled at some point next year with boasting a 13-megapixel camera, new quad-core Exynos Adonis processor built using 28nm technology, and 5-inch Super AMOLED display with full HD (1920×1080) resolution, making it on par with the HTC Droid DNA. So here let us take a look at what we features and specs could expect from Galaxy S4.

Galaxy S4 – Design

Now since mobile makers are in a race to see who could make the biggest, slimmest and lightest devices, so what to expect is that the Galaxy S4 will bigger, slimmer and lighter than S3, and hopefully S4 is built with far better quality materials.

Galaxy S4 – Display

Latest reports point out that Galaxy S4 will features a 5-inch full HD 1920x1080 pixel display that’ll pack in a staggering pixel density of 441ppi. Samsung is also reported to use flexible OLED panels rather than glass setups aboard its next flagship, although whether this actually turns out to be the case remains to be seen.

Galaxy S4 – Processor

It is said that Samsung will showcase a dual quad-core mobile process at the International Solid-Stat Circuits Conference in February next year. The System-on-Chip (SoC) is a 28nm chip, with one quad-core cluster running at 1.8GHz for high performance apps, and the other running at 1.2GHz for energy efficiency. Based on an ARM A15 Cortex setup, this chipset is widely believed to be the one that will power Samsung’s Galaxy S4. We all know that Galaxy S4 is the biggest release next year, Samsung is sure to not lunch a new flagship with its current processor chip. It is not Samsung's style. So let us stay tuned to see the coming of Samsung's flagship, with the new Exynos-branded ARM A15-based SoC capable of staggering processing power.

Galaxy S4 – Storage

Most likely that Galaxy S4 will have three versions: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB, all of which with SD support. As you probably know, Samsung has kicked off its its 10nm 64GB eMMC memory chip, and already putting this 64GB chip to use inside a new black variant of its Galaxy S3, which is due to launch in the UK later this month. That means the top-end Galaxy S4 will follow this trend and finally get a 64GB version plus with SD-support.

Galaxy S4 – Camera

According to multiple sources, the Galaxy S4 will features a 13-megapixel Sony Exmore RS sensor, which means that there will be a truly high-end camera built into Samsung's next-generation flagship and Galaxy S4 will have one of the best shooters on the market.

Galaxy S4 – LTE

As I said before, LTE is the trend of future network, so there can be no doubt that Samsung will outfit 4G LTE on Galaxy S4, just Samsung ever does with Galaxy S3 and Note 2.

Galaxy S4– Battery Life

We already know that the S3's 2100mAh blows S2 out of the water, so the battery life on S4 should totally beat the S3. Motorola has proven that it is just a piece of cake to pack a 3,300mAh power into RAZR Maxx, we are highly expect Samsung will bring us with more surprise on its next Galaxy S4.

Galaxy S4 – Release Date

It seems more than likely that Samsung will release the Galaxy S4 at NWC 2012, instead focusing on the launch in May 2013. You know, nearly every year Samsung chooses that time to announce its top handset.

Having said that, I bet there will be a few leaked images relating to the Galaxy S4 during NWC 2013 and CES 2013. So, let us wait for a while to get the closest to the truth. 

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