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Galaxy S4
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You are delusional if you believe that, based on your definition, a "S" version of an iPhone is not a beefed up version of the phone that came before it.
Those were interesting reviews, not what I expected. All of them commented on the plastic design -_- I still think this is unfair when the HTC One is wrapped w/ plastic. The CNet review was pretty glowing though.
Great reviews, the S4 will be the biggest selling android device, but I'm glad we have the HTC One (and hopefully LG / Motorola this year too) that will offer choice to consumers and give Samsung some competition. It's clear from the reviews that the S4 is mighty, but it doesn't suddenly invalidate other 2013 flagship handsets and that's a good thing because Android would be terrible if it was a one horse race, much like how smartphones in general would be bad if there wasnt anything but the iPhone.
I certainly would be interested going forward in a Note 3 (assuming they do decide to go down a different route build materials wise) and the Motorola X / Nexus 5 have peaked my interest too.
I'll be due another upgrade from my carrier this year, so choice is great. Normally I save my upgrades for iPhones and buy out an android handset if I want one too. This year may be the year I don't get an iPhone at all, as I want a 4.5-4.8" screen and iOS 7 to be total refresh and almost certainly I'm not going to get that from apple this year. (If the only big hardware change is a finger print scanner? Wtf is this.. The 1990's......)
I certainly would be interested going forward in a Note 3 (assuming they do decide to go down a different route build materials wise) and the Motorola X / Nexus 5 have peaked my interest too.
I'll be due another upgrade from my carrier this year, so choice is great. Normally I save my upgrades for iPhones and buy out an android handset if I want one too. This year may be the year I don't get an iPhone at all, as I want a 4.5-4.8" screen and iOS 7 to be total refresh and almost certainly I'm not going to get that from apple this year. (If the only big hardware change is a finger print scanner? Wtf is this.. The 1990's......)
Surprised about just how mixed the reviews are for the S4.
They are (overall) positive - but highlight many many flaws in direct comparison to the HTC One.
It's quite interesting, as you'd perhaps expect Samsung to have just steamrollered their way through - but now there is a bit of competition, and they are also the big boys, maybe reviewers are starting to turn.
And I didn't realise the metal rim around the phone was actually metal-looking plastic!
They are (overall) positive - but highlight many many flaws in direct comparison to the HTC One.
It's quite interesting, as you'd perhaps expect Samsung to have just steamrollered their way through - but now there is a bit of competition, and they are also the big boys, maybe reviewers are starting to turn.
And I didn't realise the metal rim around the phone was actually metal-looking plastic!
The steamrolling will not be in reviews but in marketing of the s4. I guarantee it will be EVERYWHERE and Samsung will likely once again be 'the other phone' people buy - who don't buy an iPhone.
The HTC One will be the under-dog and will be ok sales wise, but at best it will be about 10% of what the S4 sells.
But as I say, I'm glad Samsung have some competition anyway
I'm sorry if I misinterpreted your post. Nonetheless, the S3 was a great phone, & I think all of us here have reason to believe the S4 will continue to carry on its legacy as one of the best android smartphones on the market.
It seemed like they were put under a microscope when pointing out those flaws. We shouldn't over react though, the reviews were good for the S4, if you are expecting the reviews to be perfect, you'll be disappointed.
Did you realize the plastic rim around the One is actually plastic =/
The only thing I can think of is that other companies are upping their design for 2013, so still using plastic scores low. In 2012 it was still OK, but now it is not
I didn't even realise the rim around the s3 was plastic until someone pointed it out today. Oh well..
Oh he is over the S4 admiration phase. It's the HTC One now. Do keep up.
Michael
yep, he's probably turned off by now.
True but I can only imagine that the Xperia Z and HTC One's design have upped the ante for Android phones, and maybe the reviewer just wanted Samsung to step it up a bit.
In the end, these companies are still charging huge amounts for these phones (well, maybe not the Nexus 4) and if you're paying through the teeth, you'd expect certain things to be of a premium quality.
For me, the first thing I do is buy a case to protect it, so I'm perhaps not quite as bothered about aesthetics.
Struggling to choose between the HTC One and Galaxy S4
I prefer the UI on the Galaxy S4, but the build quality isn't really up to scratch. I'm used to having an iPhone and it'll be difficult to go from the glass and aluminium to flimsy plastic...
the HTC One has a much better build quality, the UI is decent, but the camera is shocking...
Anyone else having a similar choice, and is there any way to replace the back cover of the Galaxy to nicer ones (links to a website would be appreciated too)
thanks!
I prefer the UI on the Galaxy S4, but the build quality isn't really up to scratch. I'm used to having an iPhone and it'll be difficult to go from the glass and aluminium to flimsy plastic...
the HTC One has a much better build quality, the UI is decent, but the camera is shocking...
Anyone else having a similar choice, and is there any way to replace the back cover of the Galaxy to nicer ones (links to a website would be appreciated too)
thanks!