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Just days after the debut of Apple’s latest iPhone, phone competitor Samsung is firing back.

On Wednesday the company released a teaser video of what is widely believed to be the next flagship Android phone. It will compete with the new iPhone 4S, and most analysts think it’ll be called the Nexus Prime. 

Gizmodo says the timing -- hard on the heels of Apple -- was a good decision on Samsung’s part.

“We've been expecting the Nexus Prime … for quite a while now and there's really no better time to introduce it than right now (as Apple just showed its cards).”

But with the iPhone 4S already announced, GottaBeMobile thinks it may already be too late for Samsung.

“... whatever Google is announcing …  is going to be sandwiched in between iPhone 4S and iOS 5 buzz. This is an uphill fight, no matter how you slice it. Apple launched first which puts the pressure on Google and Samsung to deliver a proper competitor to the iPhone 4S...”

The pressure may be on-- but CNET suspects the Nexus Prime will have a hardware edge on the latest iPhone.

“So it’s a good thing the screen’s going to be huge, and have a true 720p-line resolution. Compare that to about 540 lines on today’s best phone displays. That’s a visual stunner.”

The International Business Times argues Samsung’s current Android line already beats the new iPhone’s tech specs-- and says if the Nexus Prime runs the latest Android software to boot, Apple will be the one sweating.

“Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest Google dessert, will feature easier multitasking, new menu interface and a Google-blue theme. ...Nexus Prime, thanks to Ice Cream Sandwich, could really put a dent in iPhone's sales.”

Sound too good to be true? It might be. The LA Times reminds everyone-- this is as much rumor as the iPhone 5 was.

“For now, that's a rumor. A heavily circulated rumor. And as we all know, rumors don't always pan out. Just ask all those who predicted Apple would announce an iPhone 5 with a larger screen and new form factor this week.”

Rumor has it the Nexus Prime -- or whatever it ends up being named -- will be announced on October 11th in San Diego.