Q. I am trying to find a new smartphone to purchase and am trying to decide between these two right now.
So far, I am leaning toward the HTC, but I am open to pros and cons of both.
Also, any suggestions for phones that perform at the same level or higher than these two are appreciated; they both seem to be very large and it would be nice, but not necessary, to have a smaller screen with similar functions and performance.
Please give lots of info and give REASONS, not just say which you like better. I want you to CONVINCE me to your point of view.
A. i could honestly write an essay on why the S3 is better but i have to go to bed now its nearly 12am where i am ;) right, il summarise why you should get the s3:
*inspired by nature: the phones touchwiz nature UX interface is beautiful alongside the Super AMOLED screen. The lockscreen ripples when you swipe to unlock. Brilliant. And thats compared to HTC's boring pull the ring from the bottom. In general having the overall theme of nature is nicer than a classic iphone style.
*Camera: Yes on paper their both 8mp but the S3 seems to have better quality shots and more saturated colors. AND you've got burst mode for taking 20 photos at once , fabulous. On top of this, the front facing camera is 1.9mp, it was higher than HTC i dont remember exactly but it was higher than HTC meaning you can record videos in 720 HD p, SUPERB for skype calls
*Smart Stay: the front facingg camera will periodically check for your eyes, if it sees them, the screen will stay lit. That feature is just superb, im sitting in an airplane, long haul flight, reading an e-book and the screen stays lit the whole time :) on top of this it doesnt affect the already very good battery life. Also, the battery if removable + replaceable, unlike HTC
*microSD slot.....what do i need to say here, HTC doesnt have one but they are brilliant for extra storage.
*internet browser OK i dont know if HTC has these as well but when you double tap on an internet page the text on the screen will adjust to fit the page. You can also save pages for offline reading.
Cons of the S3:
*Design: Some say this phone is ugly.... but i dont think it is. Also, the cheap plasticy back cover can make the phone feel cheap but you can get around this by using a case, then its better :)
*Phone is scarily easy to drop when holding it up to take a photo with a camera...and if you do drop it, not unlikely, given its tall height, thin body and apply the laws of physics....yeah its screwed after that, gorrila glass doesnt make it invincible.
*S-voice, siris competitor, yeah its ok but sometimes it makes me want to pull me hair out
*Super AMOLED screen can be hard to see in direct sunlight, even on full brightness.
Well i dont have time to write on the One X but hope i helped for now anyway :)
Samsung Galaxy II or III vs iPhone 4s?
Q. I was wondering what the better phone is, comparison to them etc. Comparison between Samsung Galaxy 2 and 3. and then the better one between them compared to the iPhone 4s.
A. When it comes to design, I say the iPhone 4S takes the prize. It's small, it's sexy, and everyone knows exactly what kind of phone you have when you pull it out. The Galaxy S II devices aren't exactly ugly, but they aren't exactly head-turners either, suffering from a "me too" design sensibility of all-black devices without any real flair.
Both the Apple and the Samsung handsets are dominated by large displays that cover the front of the device. They also have the same basic button and port layout, though the buttons on the iPhone 4S are slightly larger and easier to operate.
Display and Keyboard
The iPhone 4S is equipped with a 3.5-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 960 x 640 at 326 ppi. It has also been treated with an oleophobic coating designed to repel fingerprints, but you'll still be cleaning off the display pretty frequently.
The various Galaxy S II devices have larger displays than the iPhone 4S, measuring 4.3-inches to 4.5-inches, with a resolution of 800 x 480 (WVGA). They look very good, and being larger than the iPhone they offer more immersive entertainment, but they don't have that same high resolution, razor-sharp clarity.
The Galaxy S II devices do have an edge when it comes to outdoor viewing, because they are equipped with Super AMOLED Plus screens that are capable of amazing brightness. They almost cause your eyes to bleed at the highest settings. The iPhone 4S is also viewable outside, but isn't able to compete on sheer brightness.
When it comes to text entry, you'll be using a virtual keyboard on either of these smartphones, as none of them have a physical keyboard. They're pretty comparable across the board, though the Galaxy S II models have larger screens and therefore slightly larger virtual keyboards.
Portability
This is pretty much a dead heat, with the iPhone 4S being slightly smaller than most versions of the Galaxy S II series, but also slightly thicker. The Apple handset is more pocketable since it's smaller overall, measuring 4.5-inches tall, 2.31-inches wide, and 0.37-inches thick, but it is slightly heavier than the Galaxy S II phones since it weighs in at 4.9 ounces.
The Galaxy S II versions vary slightly in their exact measurements, but they are generally larger overall than the iPhone 4S. Sprint's Epic 4G Touch, for example, measures 5.1-inches tall, 2.7-inches wide, and 0.38-inches thick. For those looking for a smaller option, AT&T's Galaxy S II is 4.96-inches tall, 2.60-inches wide, and 0.35-inches thick.
Features and Capabilities
The iPhone 4S is based on the Apple A5 chip, which is a dual-core processor, though the actual processor speed has not been released by Apple. Most reports peg it at 1GHz. It is super fast and responsive, though there's no way to directly compare it to the Galaxy S II phones since the same benchmark apps aren't available for the iOS and Android OS.
The Galaxy S II phones from AT&T and Sprint have dual core 1.2 GHz processors, while the AT&T Skyrocket and the T-Mobile Galaxy S II Titanium have 1.5 GHz dual core processors. They all perform well and also have an edge when it comes to true multitasking, while the iPhone 4S has fast app switching and very limited multitasking (allowing apps to complete only certain tasks in the background when you switch).
When it comes to memory and storage, the iPhone 4S has advantages and disadvantages. Depending on the model you choose, it has more internal memory than any of the Galaxy S II devices, because it's available in sizes ranging from 16GB to 32GB. It does not, however, have any sort of memory card slot to add additional memory.
The Galaxy S II devices have 16GB of internal storage memory and also have a microSD slot that supports memory cards of up to 32GB in capacity. That means a top storage capacity of 48GB, less than the largest (and most expensive) iPhone 4S version, unless you want to deal with switching out the card on a regular basis. That would be quite a hassle, however, since the card slot is generally located in the battery compartment, and sometimes under the battery. For that reason, the iPhone wins when it comes to memory, assuming that the 64GB model is optional
Should I buy a Samsung Galaxy S3/htc one x or wait for the next nexus phone?
Q. I'm an iPhone user, who's going to switch to android, but which one? I've been looking at reviews, compairisons and unboxings for the s3, one x and galaxy nexus and I'm kinda on the fence. I'm waiting till the s3 comes out to acquire more insight into the matter. My first question is if I should wait for the next nexus towards the end of 2012, or get one of the obove mentioned smartphones. And my second question is if I should buy a phone now, which one (of the obove mentioned smartphones). I like the stock android fact of the nexus, and the screen of the s3 and one x, I don't like sense, I don't like the lag on the one x... Any input, thoughtst, links to good reviews or compairisons would be helpful. Thanks
I just wanted to mention, I've seen some videos of the one x, and it lagged a LOT. When zooming in and out in the browser, it would lag for a second, and sometimes it would reposition itself after zooming, and when in settings, it would take a second every time I went into a specific area in settings. Does this happen to everyone, or just a minority? Thanks
A. I don't recommend the One X because it seems to have quite a lot of negative reviews lately. While it has a better design than the S3 and I think Sense is a great UI, the drawback for me is the battery life. For others, its the lack of external card and replaceable battery. I don't know about the lag but the battery seems to be a common complaint.
If you were to buy a phone now, I recommend the Samsung Galaxy S3. It is a beast of a phone, and reviews are actually good especially the battery life. The only usual negative complaints are the looks and the "cheap" back cover, but that is very much subjective. I have not held one yet but I doubt it will be a deal breaker. While some say it has a lot of gimmick features, you don't really have to use them. You can treat them as nice-to-haves. Reviews also says that it has a superior camera compared to the One X.
So for me, it's either buy the S3 or wait for the next high-end phones if the S3 does not satisfy you. There is a rumor that the Note 2 will come out by the end of the year. A new Nexus phone may also come out soon.
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