Phones Galaxy S 3

[kevinof]

... I don't think I'll go out today and it might rain... turns out to be a gorgeous day with the sun splitting the stones!....

I think its a lot more minor that you think. I have the S3 and I know 4 others that have one and there are no cracks to be found on any of them. For those few that do get cracks Samsung will fix the problem. Just get the damn phone , enjoy it and stop thinking "what if?".

I don't have a problem with the feel of the S3 plastic but it does worry me a bit that some people are having cracking problems. I read another article that said Samsung is going to fix the cracked cases. I'm still up in the air if I should get one or not.

http://www.gsminsider.com/2012/07/samsung-galaxy-s3-facing-more-issues-as.html

 

[497902]

My opinion:

iPhone 4S > iPhone 4 > iPhone 3GS > iPhone 3G > iPhone > Everything else

 

[daveathall]

I have no problem with the quality of the S3, I think it is superb, I now regard it as the best phone I have owned to date. I do however prefer the camera on the iPhone 4S, that is probably because I haven't mastered the one on the S3 yet, I find it less intuitive as on the 4S, it's not a huge problem, it will come.

 

[mjpearce023]

... I don't think I'll go out today and it might rain... turns out to be a gorgeous day with the sun splitting the stones!....

I think its a lot more minor that you think. I have the S3 and I know 4 others that have one and there are no cracks to be found on any of them. For those few that do get cracks Samsung will fix the problem. Just get the damn phone , enjoy it and stop thinking "what if?".

The main reason I haven't gotten one yet is because I'm waiting for the iPhone 5 announcement. I already have a S3 case picked out on Amazon so I know the plastic wouldn't be a big deal. I definitely wouldn’t risk it by not using a case after seeing that article. If I don't like the new iPhone it will be between the S3 and the new Nexus whenever it comes out. Honestly I would prefer to stay with the iPhone because I have it synced up with my iPad and Apple TV. I also don't look forward to buying all new apps so that's why I'm still up in the air.

 

[SprSynJn]

Actually, battery life is better than the 4S, but you need to realize that you have to control your settings. Apple does it for you.

This is exactly why I prefer Apple products. I had an Android phone that would die halfway through the day with barely any use because I didn't switch everything off. I am still confused as to why I would need to kill the wifi when I never have to on my iOS device. Programming and all that, I know. But I'm still blown away on how long Apple devices last during the day without any tinkering.

 

[The iGentleman]

This is exactly why I prefer Apple products. I had an Android phone that would die halfway through the day with barely any use because I didn't switch everything off. I am still confused as to why I would need to kill the wifi when I never have to on my iOS device. Programming and all that, I know. But I'm still blown away on how long Apple devices last during the day without any tinkering.

I haven't done anything special at all, and my GS3 easily has better battery than my 4S did. I don't turn off any radios, and I actually use it more often (I find I surf the web much more on my GS3 than I did on the 4S because of the extra screen size), and it lasts longer than my 4S did.

 

[Jb07]

I used to be part of the "Plastic feels cheap" camp, but now it's just a ridiculous argument. Samsung uses plastic, and all of the sudden their phones feel like toys, but Apple can use plastic, and the phone is still amazing because it has a shiny chrome Apple logo on the back.
I'm assuming you also think the iPhone 3G and 3GS also feel cheap, right?

 

[2ndchancephones]

I used to be part of the "Plastic feels cheap" camp, but now it's just a ridiculous argument. Samsung uses plastic, and all of the sudden their phones feel like toys, but Apple can use plastic, and the phone is still amazing because it has a shiny chrome Apple logo on the back.
I'm assuming you also think the iPhone 3G and 3GS also feel cheap, right?

Compared to the 4, yes. Your justifying your argument. Click your heels fast three times and repeat "plastic doesn't feel cheap". Yes, the iPhones did use plastic on their phones but it's been a few years back.

 

[The iGentleman]

I used to be part of the "Plastic feels cheap" camp, but now it's just a ridiculous argument. Samsung uses plastic, and all of the sudden their phones feel like toys, but Apple can use plastic, and the phone is still amazing because it has a shiny chrome Apple logo on the back.
I'm assuming you also think the iPhone 3G and 3GS also feel cheap, right?

They have to find something so they can feel better about what they have. As someone who's owned both the iphone and the GS3, I will say I feel much more secure about my GS3 than my 4S from a durability standpoint. I had a coworker break a back glass by hitting the corner of a desk as he was walking by with the phone is his pocket. That would not happen with polycarbonate. On another note, I don't understand why people think glass is so expensive lol. It's not like it's some expensive premium material. It's inexpensive and fragile, that isn't impressive at all.

 

[zbarvian]

They have to find something so they can feel better about what they have. As someone who's owned both the iphone and the GS3, I will say I feel much more secure about my GS3 than my 4S from a durability standpoint. I had a coworker break a back glass by hitting the corner of a desk as he was walking by with the phone is his pocket. That would not happen with polycarbonate. On another note, I don't understand why people think glass is so expensive lol. It's not like it's some expensive premium material. It's inexpensive and fragile, that isn't impressive at all.

The iPhone 3G and 3GS were much cheaper feeling than the 4 and 4S, I thought that before the 4 even came out. It was also a much harder plastic, though, not like the thin, flimsy plastic of the S3. And glass isn't an expensive material, but the iPhone 4S feels way more sturdy and solid than the S3, undoubtedly. That's the whole argument, really, not how luxurious or "premium" glass is as a material.

 

[daveathall]

The iPhone 3G and 3GS were much cheaper feeling than the 4 and 4S, I thought that before the 4 even came out. It was also a much harder plastic, though, not like the thin, flimsy plastic of the S3. And glass isn't an expensive material, but the iPhone 4S feels way more sturdy and solid than the S3, undoubtedly. That's the whole argument, really, not how luxurious or "premium" glass is as a material.

If one were to drop both from about waist height on to concrete, IMHO, neither would fare well. If however I was forced to bet on one or the other surviving with least amount of damage, it definitely would not be the 4S that would get my vote. If you were to drop them on their back, the flimsy plastic as you put it would probably survive, the glass back of the 4S probably would not.

I would definitely not recommend dropping any smart phone.

 

[The iGentleman]

The iPhone 3G and 3GS were much cheaper feeling than the 4 and 4S, I thought that before the 4 even came out. It was also a much harder plastic, though, not like the thin, flimsy plastic of the S3. And glass isn't an expensive material, but the iPhone 4S feels way more sturdy and solid than the S3, undoubtedly. That's the whole argument, really, not how luxurious or "premium" glass is as a material.

You have to get past the old "cheap" and "flimsy" plastic buzz words. The GS3 is made of polycarbonate, and there's nothing neither cheap now flimsy about it. Polycarbonate is one of the strongest materials you can use in a phone. It has hardness rated up there is kevlar. So unless you think kevlar is flimsy, then there's nothing flimsy or cheap about what the GS3 is built from. BTW, I don't think the 4S feels anymore sturdy than any other phone. To be honest, when I had my 4 and 4S, I thought it felt more fragile. The aluminum trim was easily scratched, heck even a case could scratch it, and the glass felt like it could break at any time. A co-worker broke their back glass by hitting a table corner with the phone in their pocket, that wouldn't happen with polycarbonate.

 

[Zaft]

You have to get past the old "cheap" and "flimsy" plastic buzz words. The GS3 is made of polycarbonate, and there's nothing neither cheap now flimsy about it. Polycarbonate is one of the strongest materials you can use in a phone. It has hardness rated up there is kevlar. So unless you think kevlar is flimsy, then there's nothing flimsy or cheap about what the GS3 is built from. BTW, I don't think the 4S feels anymore sturdy than any other phone. To be honest, when I had my 4 and 4S, I thought it felt more fragile. The aluminum trim was easily scratched, heck even a case could scratch it, and the glass felt like it could break at any time. A co-worker broke their back glass by hitting a table corner with the phone in their pocket, that wouldn't happen with polycarbonate.

Im not sure how strong it is now, new reports are saying its getting cracks like the white 3GS used to.

 

[The iGentleman]

Im not sure how strong it is now, new reports are saying its getting cracks like the white 3GS used to.

There are reports of some. There's nothing indicating anything widespread. So there are some defective models out there, it happens.

 

[AustinIllini]

I guess iPhone and iPad screens are fine (sort of) since they are made by Samsung.

I, and hundreds of millions others, don't have a problem with Samsung build quality or design. But thank you for taking the time out to share your opinion.

Once you put a case on in, it doesn't matter. I know a lot of people don't use cases, but many do. Who cares what the thing is made of when it's covered on all sides.

 

[2ndchancephones]

If one were to drop both from about waist height on to concrete, IMHO, neither would fare well. If however I was forced to bet on one or the other surviving with least amount of damage, it definitely would not be the 4S that would get my vote. If you were to drop them on their back, the flimsy plastic as you put it would probably survive, the glass back of the 4S probably would not.

I would definitely not recommend dropping any smart phone.

I don't believe my post here was about dropping them??? I have had all the iPhones and have dropped them maybe 3-4 times over the years, so that isn't a concern for me. I was simply stating that the GS3 feels cheap and there is no getting around that...ESPECIALLY compared to the iPhone 4 or 4S.

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Once you put a case on in, it doesn't matter. I know a lot of people don't use cases, but many do. Who cares what the thing is made of when it's covered on all sides.

and I'm one of these that don't use a case..hehe

 

[daveathall]

I don't believe my post here was about dropping them??? I have had all the iPhones and have dropped them maybe 3-4 times over the years, so that isn't a concern for me. I was simply stating that the GS3 feels cheap and there is no getting around that...ESPECIALLY compared to the iPhone 4 or 4S.

I didnt quote you, I was replying to someone else, read my post in context. I will now reply to you. The GS3 feels cheap IN YOUR OPINION. Not mine.

You started a thread that has seen some decent discussion, your undoubted bias, as has been amply portrayed, including your initial post is ruining your thread or did you just want it to descend into argument?


Edit;
I actually thought that my posts were replying to a different thread, I went back and read the first post, I should have done that before my submissions here, it would have saved me some time. I wouldn't have bothered replying to this one. I have deleted my longest post and put it elsewhere.

I have had all the iPhones and have dropped them maybe 3-4 times over the years, so that isn't a concern for me.

Of course you have.

 

[The iGentleman]

I don't believe my post here was about dropping them??? I have had all the iPhones and have dropped them maybe 3-4 times over the years, so that isn't a concern for me. I was simply stating that the GS3 feels cheap and there is no getting around that...ESPECIALLY compared to the iPhone 4 or 4S.

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and I'm one of these that don't use a case..hehe

Sorry, the GS3 may feel "cheap" to you, but to other's that may not be the case. Actually, I think the GS3 feels MUCH better than the 4s. The 4S feels poorly designed, as it is not comfortable to hold at all, and it feels fragile. The GS3 on the other hand feels comfortable, and like it's designed to actually be held.

 

[Zaft]

Sorry, the GS3 may feel "cheap" to you, but to other's that may not be the case. Actually, I think the GS3 feels MUCH better than the 4s. The 4S feels poorly designed, as it is not comfortable to hold at all, and it feels fragile. The GS3 on the other hand feels comfortable, and like it's designed to actually be held.

The iPhone 4/4s does have some sharp corners, holding the 3G/3GS was better that's for sure.

 

[batting1000]

The iPhone 4/4s does have some sharp corners, holding the 3G/3GS was better that's for sure.

You're right, I just cut myself on the edge...

 

[The iGentleman]

The iPhone 4/4s does have some sharp corners, holding the 3G/3GS was better that's for sure.

I agree. The 3GS had a decent enough ergonomic design, whereas the 4 and 4S have absolutely no ergonomics at all. It just isn't comfortable at all to hold, and holding it for an extended period of time can REALLY become uncomfortable. When I was using the 4 and 4S, when I held it I thought about it, because of the way it felt. When I held the 3GS, I didn't think about it. When I hold the GS3, I don't think about it, because it feels good in the hand.

 

[batting1000]

I agree. The 3GS had a decent enough ergonomic design, whereas the 4 and 4S have absolutely no ergonomics at all. It just isn't comfortable at all to hold, and holding it for an extended period of time can REALLY become uncomfortable. When I was using the 4 and 4S, when I held it I thought about it, because of the way it felt. When I held the 3GS, I didn't think about it. When I hold the GS3, I don't think about it, because it feels good in the hand.

I really think you're "reaching" here, as you would say...

 

[The iGentleman]

You're right, I just cut myself on the edge...

He doesn't mean sharp like it will cut you. He means the corners are sharp as in 90 degrees. The phone is made of right angles, and that isn't a comfortable thing in hand. The human hand is not designed to comfortable hold onto corners. That's why ergonomic design is stressed in many different things (computer mouse, keyboards, game controllers, etc). Ergonomics are important when it comes to comfort. The 4S has NO ergonomic design at all, hence why it isn't as comfortable to hold as many other phones.

 

[batting1000]

He doesn't mean sharp like it will cut you. He means the corners are sharp as in 90 degrees. The phone is made of right angles, and that isn't a comfortable thing in hand. The human hand is not designed to comfortable hold onto corners. That's why ergonomic design is stressed in many different things (computer mouse, keyboards, game controllers, etc). Ergonomics are important when it comes to comfort. The 4S has NO ergonomic design at all, hence why it isn't as comfortable to hold as many other phones.

Both phones have curved corners so I'm not really seeing what you're talking about. Plus, you hold the phone on the sides, not on the corners.

 

[daveathall]

Both phones have curved corners so I'm not really seeing what you're talking about. Plus, you hold the phone on the sides, not on the corners.

Look at your phone, it is full of 90 degree angles, the only place there aren't any is at the corners.