Nexus To Razr Maxx, Just pulled the Trigger!

Gdwheel said:

I did the same thing Sean. I still have the Nexus and may go back to it if they get it straightened out through a software upgrade, but I got fed up with not being able to use it when I needed it. The Maxx is much more reliable. It doesn't have ICS and is not as flashy, but it works great -- especially with 2.3.6. 2.3.6 greatly improved the 4G connectivity over 2.3.5. It is an unofficial right now, but only has one minor issue. It seems likely that it will be the upcoming update from VZW. As for the Nexus, I kept waiting for the update, but it does not seem that it is even close.

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I'm starting to believe that an update won't even help the Nexus with connectivity. If it has a bad radio (my worst fear) then an update won't help one bit.

I agree on the I just need my phone to work statement! At this point I just want my phone to work when it should. And yes the Maxx is not as flashy as the Nexus, and form factor to me is light years better on the Nexus...But I just couldn't take the BS issues anymore...

Well very glad to hear a fellow Nexus owner is Fairly Happy with the Razr Maxx..

Well I received my Maxx today, popped my sim in, and went in full speed ahead.

Here's how I feel so far...

Pros...

Wow...Signal strength is what a 4G phone should be! A Steady 3 bars while inside, haven't lost a data signal since I popped the sim in.

Phone is fairly snappy, and call quality is pretty loud and clear.

Lol...battery is just plain bananas! I did my whole set up, then messed around for about an hour straight, surfed the web a little, watched 2 you tube videos, sent out maybe 8 text messages, had a full 10 min conversation, all while the brightness was at 100%....battery went down 20%....went from 60% down to 40% in I'd say about an hour and a half of straight hard core Heavy use... That is probably the most impressive thing about the phone. My Nexus would have dropped down about 60% with that type of use.

Cons...

Damm you Gingerbread...hello its almost Feb 2012! Ice Cream Sandwich should be the only Version of Android rolling on phones coming out now.

No 720p screen! Some will say big deal, its still a Super Amoled. But if you've seen the screen on the Nexus and used it for a lil bit you'll understand that its just beautiful and crisp and the difference is pretty big.

Camera! Thumbs down Moto...come on! Can't you get your crap together? Yes the cam ok shots, but not all the time, and the lag to focus is annoying. I owned the Bionic and the original Razr...the lag has decreased from both and has improved...But its still there, and in my eyes the Nexus takes better, faster shots.

Those are my initial feelings so far! We'll see how the next few days go.

Well that was fast...lol

The Maxx is all packed up and going back to VZW.

To be honest its a fine phone the Maxx, if battery struggles are a main concern to you, Get this phone!

But as a Nexus owner, I can't give up the 720p screen and ICS....just can't do it!

And as a person who speaks on the phone a lot...I gotta say, the Nexus to me sounds louder and clearer...Hands down!

So either way, I'll make due with my Nexus for now and see what Mobile World Congress brings ...

Raftysworld said:

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I got a MAXX and I love it. But ugh, a couple big cons:

1. Gingerbread is just so ugly and dated. I can't believe a top of the line phone is shipping with it.
2. The camera is the worst camera in any smartphone i've ever owned
3. Screen blotches. Ugh.
4. Battery is actually SLIGHTLY disappointing to me although much better than Nexus.

I can't decide which phone to keep.... sigh.

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I went Nexus...is what it is! GB is soooooooooo outdated IMO