Samsung's Nexus Prime tipped again today, this time a PowerVR GPU gets in the mix

31. Shade posted on 06 Oct 2011, 18:57 0 0

Hopefully this phone isn't exclusive to Verizon. While it would make some sense, considering VZW passed up on the GSII (even though I could see an earlier release for VZW being more probable.) It wouldn't make sense for the official Google-branded phone, who has shown no carrier favoritism, would make this phone exclusive to only VZW.

32. tuminatr posted on 06 Oct 2011, 18:59 0 0

thought I read Verizon did not pay for the exclusive

59. Phullofphil posted on 06 Oct 2011, 20:31 0 0

It is supposed to be exclusive to Verizon for a limited time only, than it's going I think to atliest AT@T if not others. But since they all got there galaxy 2 on all other carriers I wouldn't expect it to be fast move. That also could be where later models might get a different chip inside but I am just guessing on that part.

70. bobnnate posted on 06 Oct 2011, 21:03 0 0

its not necessarily exclusive, just for a little bit.then other carriers can have it

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60. remixfa posted on 06 Oct 2011, 20:34 4 0

your welcome.. i linked it to em a while ago :) of course, it was already all over the forums.. lol

Lets say none of the rumors are right... and when are they ever.. so lets mix and match what would be realistic...

a nexus is top of the line hardware or an introduction to new hardware if some is availible
so 1.2ghz is OUT.

its going to be 1.5ghz.

Im going to bet the farm and say samsung wants to showcase 100% samsung hardware in the superphone, so its going to be the second gen exynos 1.5ghz processor.
An OMAP would only be used in either a VZW only exclusive version to get LTE connectivity, or because the exynos 4212 chip wasnt ready for prime time. Reports however, say it is.

As far as the GPU goes, returning to the powerVR would be great, but the current GPU is no slouch either. Im going to guess its going to be the current gpu for availability sake, not the powerVR.

The camera is 8mpx. Non tech geeks would never understand why a 5mpx is better than an 8mpx even it it had some new fantastic hardware that made it the most awesome camera ever. Save the confusion, its an 8mpx.

so..

1.5ghz exynos 4212 chip
no powerVR GPU
8mpx camera
LTE version MAY be powered by 1.5 OMAP chip, but unlikely.

thats my guess.

78. maxican16 posted on 06 Oct 2011, 22:30 0 0

Nice post remixfa. Completely agree that both specs sheets are most likely wrong (for the VZW version arriving within a month anyhow).

I am trying to keep reasonable expectations, but I have a hard time believing iBGR would get the inside scoop on this Google/Samsung beast. My instincts scream CALCULATED MISDIRECTION. GSM Arena's specs, however, sound too good to be true.

I think Samsung will capitalize on *pple's misstep and release a phone that has shocking specs. I think in part they'll do this by feeding misinformation about said specs, to keep expectations reasonable and avoid any part of the debacle we witnessed on 4 Oct.

79. maxican16 posted on 06 Oct 2011, 22:42 0 0

After all, VZW passed up on THE phone of 2011 for this.. so my starting point is the SGS2, and up from there. Some of iBGRs specs barely match the SGS2, and could even be considered less. I may be wrong of course, but I just don't see that happening.

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80. remixfa posted on 06 Oct 2011, 23:12 0 0

no, i completely agree. Why would u pass up on the fastest and highest selling android phone of the year, unless the one you were passing it up for was so much better it was worth it? VZW didnt get to be a big guy because it made a ton of bad decisions.

And there has yet to be a nexus phone that hasnt either ushered in brand new tech like the nexus1, or been the best of the best of the tech at the time like the nexusS. BGR's wannabe specs are neither. I think GSM arena's specs are a little over the top though.

At least they didnt claim quad core and 16 mpx camera..lol

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81. maxican16 posted on 06 Oct 2011, 23:28 0 0

Right? Haha.

I think my gameplan is to force myself into believing the spec list from iBGR.. Kellex from droid-life has been in adamant agreement with it since its leak. Again, instincts are screaming to the contrary, but best to not expect the world.

A VZW Nexus with those specs will be BOSS.

...Tuesday can't friggin' get here soon enough!! :s

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4. Allday28 posted on 06 Oct 2011, 17:43 0 0

Thats not actually the phone.

6. Shangri-La posted on 06 Oct 2011, 17:51 5 0

And you know because....?

47. Synack posted on 06 Oct 2011, 19:54 0 0

Even if that ISN'T the phone, it looks DAMN good.

62. Phullofphil posted on 06 Oct 2011, 20:36 0 0

I don't know it really looks like the one that is in that teaser video earlier. The side view looks identical. That really looks like the droid prime. I keen it even says nexus prime on top. Why would you think otherwise. It all fits the description. Well except the fact that for a LTE phone that is kinda to skinny

8. Corpsemaker posted on 06 Oct 2011, 17:55 0 0

It will be $300 on a 2 year contract.

12. ayephoner posted on 06 Oct 2011, 18:14 0 0

ahh, good old reliable corpsemaker.


wait. who the f--- are you?

16. biophone posted on 06 Oct 2011, 18:24 1 0

The bionic is 300 on contract and this is so much more then that. 400 + at least if these specs are true. Unless it is subsidized like crazy.