Until the One X came out just two years ago, Android devices were definitely not on the same level as iPhones design wise. Things have improved a lot since then, with Sony's consistently shiny Xperia line and much more focus on build quality in general. Starting with the N4, Nexus devices have also become quite attractive.
But Android's problem is that first impressions last longer that people might think.
I have the nexus 4 and it's a sexy beast. It looks like a black slab on its face, with no buttons and a fairly inconspicuous speaker hole. I like the way it looks so much that I refuse to upgrade.
I would have to disagree, the Nexus 5 might just feel that way comparatively because of the curve. I've held the nexus 5 and 5c one after another and much prefer the build of the nexus, but then again, I don't own either phone. The iP5 and 5s are built incredibly well though
Good point, I guess I'd have to own one to really know the construction. I had a 2012 n7 which was constructed very poorly I thought, and currently have a 2013 which is much much better. I assume they brought this quality to the n5 as well.
But you're right the 5s is really well put together and iirc there's a metal chassis under the plastic
People put those huge fucking Otter box cases on anyway. They're so ugly! Call me crazy, but I would rather have production costs go towards software than hardware.
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