Shane wrote:
The Moto is not better from a raw spec point of view since it's older. That's why I said to wait. It's built to feel like a premium product whereas the Galaxy S series has always felt cheap.
I was looking at the wrong article, the Moto X(2) is nearly identical on all facets except for slightly lower res camera and slightly smaller battery. It was released September 5th, 17 days ago.
How does it feel 'Premium' and the S5 feel 'cheap'. Are you referring to the physical in-hand feeling or the user experience when operating the phone? When did you last use a S series and what did you not like about it?
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Moto X is indeed stock. It varies based on manufacturer what you can remove and what you can't. That's not the real reason to go stock though. The real reason to go stock is to have the pure Google experience. That means that when Google decides it's time for new software you can get that new software. Without the pure experience you're reliant on your manufacturer to deliver it in a timely manner. You can get pure Android by rooting on most any device but is that a hassle that you want?
This isn't really an issue for me for a couple reasons:
I don't update things often,
I wait to update until the major bugs are found and fixed.
The main thing I am concerned about regarding updates is that I don't want to be forced into them,
by anyone.
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Have you considered a Windows phone? I know of people that enjoy the experience and the tie in with Windows 8 and the Xbox is amazing. Also not to mention that the hardware is really nice.
I don't have an Xbox and don't plan to ever use Windows 8. The versatility of Android is what drew me to it.
That is an insightful article. It does seem like if you want an entirely vanilla android that would be the device to go for. However doing so prevents you from having some useful manufacture-ware, such as multi-tasking.
Here's a
video comparing the two.
One thing I really like about the S5 is the IP-6-7. With what I do I may be on a construction site around tons of dust one day and walking through a forest over streams the next. While I intend to always keep it in an otterbox, the knowledge that it would be safe should it fall in water is reassuring. I have yet to find a device that matches that(the iphone only lasted 1 minute underwater in tests).
Chief, I'm glad you posted because I was hoping for multiple replies. I knew Shane would reply because he's the resident Tech guy at BnB, but was hoping some others would chime in as well. Thanks.
I do realize paper comparisons of hardware shouldn't be taken as the end-all comparison, but a year from now the software will change, while the hardware won't. It makes sense to invest in the better hardware now as I plan to have the phone for atleast the next 2 years.
What are your favorite parts of your Nexus?