well if the important really important for you, go get camera instead
beside, s2 got gorilla glass, and GNex also has the fortified glass, which also just like the gorilla glass
well S2 GPU is better than GNex, but is more than enough
furthermore, GNex is develop by Google, also can say is developer phone, which is the main advantage of using Android
well, due to GNex just release few month, off course it ROM, kernel and tweaks less than S2, but now also a lot already
and this story forever won't end, so just my 2 cent
and is you are the one who using the phone and use the money to buy it, we just give comment

The S2 camera is better. Here:

http://hemorrdroids.net/samsung-galaxy-nex...s2-camera-test/

The small pics won't tell diffence, once you loaded up the full photo and zoom in, you can tell S2 is better. I find the S2 color to be better with more contrast range, while the Nexus seems like have a bluish tint.

Check out the photos with the fruit stall...the bananas in S2 is yellow ..the Nexus photo...blue tint, and banana not very yellow and colors are overall, dull.

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Added on January 20, 2012, 3:53 pmI disagree. I have an Olympus XZ-1 which will blows all phone cameras away, but i don't carry that with me everyday. Only take that when i know i am going out for photo session. For everyday, best-photo-you-can-get, you still need a good phone camera. Coz your phone is 24/7 with you.

Given the specs are basically the same, the S2 actually stands out with a much superior camera and extendable storage(important for me, with all these crazy huge hi-res photos and videos!). ICS? I can wait, no hurry. Just software improvement, no big deal really. But you cannot improve the camera with software...

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Added on January 20, 2012, 3:54 pmDon't bullshit please. It doesn't lags anymore than the next Android phone. All Android phones has slight lag in UI, which is barely noticeable anyway.

This post has been edited by SushiBurgerX: Jan 20 2012, 03:54 PM

Tell you what, if only camera matters in a phone, get an N8, you'll love it. The photos it takes is mind blowing for a phone.

This post has been edited by phantomash: Jan 20 2012, 04:01 PM

Yes, i know, but unfortunately, it's not a smartphone(Symbian=dead, no apps=not smart!!!)...S2 is still the best balance of Smartphone and camera.

This post has been edited by SushiBurgerX: Jan 20 2012, 04:03 PM

I'd say 4S is the better one

but anyway, if a phone camera can take photos like this,
for a day to day photo, is it not good enough? If no, wouldn't it be better that you get a real camera instead?

4S don't have Android...failed...and those photos...haiya...nice location, lots of sunlight, S2 have no problem taking like those outdoor. But if i am going Hawaii, you bet i'll have a dedicated camera with me.

well then is your problem
everyday i saw a lot people carrying their phone, camera / DSLR everywhere
well since you need good camera phone, get nokia n8
but u say it is not android, so no choice
24/7 with you ?? i don't think so
and now my phone also not beside me
furthermore, not all people like you put those hi res photo and video, i use either tablet, computer or laptop watch much better, then you sure say not carry everywhere also
then tablet, sure cheaper than phone
ICS ?? cannot improve the camera with software ?? then you go google it how nokia upgrade their nokia n8 camera by using software =_=

Exactly, I'm not saying Nexus has a better camera, but it gets the job done. So why does it matter if it takes "worse quality" photos again?

If you want something better than that, why not get a real camera?

he mention already
not 24/7 the camera is with him / her
and the phone is yes

I know, I'm talking about image quality here.

o.O
then he/she also mention like this

" I have an Olympus XZ-1"

and now is he/she problem that not 24/7 the camera with him/her

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understand what I'm saying only reply la...

This post has been edited by phantomash: Jan 20 2012, 07:23 PM

ya the image quality mar @@

Haha. Who the hell would use a phone camera to take photos at a photoshooting session anyway. Phone cameras are for casual shooting or maybe for scanning barcode hehe.

For me, as long as it's at least 5MP with autofocus and any kind of flash, it's enough. For serious photoshoots, I'd leave that to the big ass DSLR.

So? What's your problem?? Most people don't carry a dedicated camera wherever they go. Unless your're some professional photographer or something.

Bottom like S2 camera > Nexus, and it has the best functionality of smartphone...and you don't understand the N8 does not really qualify as a smartphone?? If i carry an N8 around just for camera, i might as well carry my Olympus around.

And software can do maybe some minor improvement, post processing shit, but the bottom line is the lens and sensors. You can't make magic happens when your hardware sucks. Live with it.

Are you one of those people who says, "if you want good camera, get a DSLR"? And "if you want to play games, get a PS3"? We are in the era of convergent devices, my friend.

Looking at my phone gallery, most pictures I've taken are impromptu shots which is why a phone is more suitable, since my phone is almost 24/7 with me. Of course if you're talking about pre-arranged photo sessions, a dedicated digicam is better.

I'd say the consideration for phone camera is a priority if and only if the camera on the phone is one's primary camera.

Like me, I have a DSLR. I can afford to have an inferior camera sensor on my phone, because if I want to take serious pictures, I'd use the DSLR. The camera sensor on my phone offers the convenience of taking snapshots. I accept that as a compromise for the Nexus. Convenience > quality (must be acceptable also la).

However, if the camera phone is your primary camera, I don't see why you shouldn't pick based on the sensor, if mobile photography is of top priority. Makes total sense for me.

Conclusion, only seriously consider the camera sensor on a phone if it is your primary camera. When you already own a primary, more purpose-built camera, you'll naturally know how to manipulate the variables to take a nice shot on your phone.

This post has been edited by DJFoo000: Jan 21 2012, 10:19 AM

If TS is looking for a good camera phone, how bout the new xperia S.. that will definitely take some badass pics..

Cos im contemplating between these 3 models too.. s2, gnex and xperiaS... tough choice....

Ya..agree with this..Xperia S looks gooding

well i don't think so
and n8 does not qualify as a smartphone ?? then is your problem
due to you hate symbian, say gonna die already and say doesn't qualify as a smartphone
if everybody think like you, nobody will buy n8 / nokia phone already ==

this is due to different people different opinion
for me, my phone didn't 24/7 with me, now also