>>You might wait a few days until the Galaxy Nexus is sold -
>>sports much higher screen resolution than the S2, slightly more scren area
>>and from day one runs under Andoid 4.
>
>Do you have an approximate release date for that one?

Over here ^2011.11.17 according to:
http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-mit-Android-4-ab-17-November-in-Europa-1368163.html

>Do you know if that would be the same format, square and available in black?
screen: 4.65, 1280*720 Res = lower HDMI spec,
dimensions 136*68*9 cm, 135g, black for sure ;-)

Less ambitious is the often delayed Acer Iconia Smart:
also sporting very big screen (1024*480, 4.8'
with 185g 142* 65*14 even more like a typical phone handle -
might feel better when holding it, as it is rumoured to be
more metal compared to the (2ell done) Samsung plastic.