Phones iPhone 4S vs Galaxy S3

[Vegastouch]

I chose not to overcharge. I priced it at a little under how much you would pay at att with tax. Sold for 565. I clear abou 530 after shipping. I'm satisfied.

The Burned upgrade is whatever. I get full upgrade pricing on any phone other than the iPhone twice a year so there was no point in trying to save it.

How? Through AT&T? How does that work?

T-Mobile has those value plans now which are cheaper rates than a regular two year contract and you can upgrade whenever you want but you must pay off your current phone first to get it.
You pay a cheaper downpayment and then $20 a month for the phone(unless you want to pay it all up front...which i dont)

 

[ipodlover77]

How? Through AT&T? How does that work?

T-Mobile has those value plans now which are cheaper rates than a regular two year contract and you can upgrade whenever you want but you must pay off your current phone first to get it.
You pay a cheaper downpayment and then $20 a month for the phone(unless you want to pay it all up front...which i dont)

Yup through AT&T. Not sure how. Might be the terms that were negotiated with the company and AT&T when we (family) signed the contract. We also have it in our contract that we can terminate any line regardless of the duration without any ETF. We have yet to use that except once so that point is moot if we never leave att. lol.

 

[ChazUK]

I won't know how much the bluish screen does or does not bother me until I see it for myself.

I know you aren't blasting me. But I do think my points are valid.

This is the white that the SIII (left) and LG device (right) produce.

This is a good comparison video between the LG and GSIII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ps1iQn7dI&feature=player_detailpage#t=218s

There does seem to be a hint of blue on the GSIII but we don't know what brightness levels they are both at. I've been using AMOLED screens since the Nexus One so it doesn't bother me.

I did discover an annoyance this weekend using the stock browser, the fact that Samsung have a separate brightness setting for the browser. I've been using Chrome on mine since getting it but wanted to give Samsung's browser a whirl.

I'll stick with Chrome for now.

 

[mbell1975]

This is a good comparison video between the LG and GSIII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ps1iQn7dI&feature=player_detailpage#t=218s

There does seem to be a hint of blue on the GSIII but we don't know what brightness levels they are both at. I've been using AMOLED screens since the Nexus One so it doesn't bother me.

I did discover an annoyance this weekend using the stock browser, the fact that Samsung have a separate brightness setting for the browser. I've been using Chrome on mine since getting it but wanted to give Samsung's browser a whirl.

I'll stick with Chrome for now.

whoever took that pic is an idiot. The LG is on max brightness and the S3 is intentionally dimmed. Gotta love fanboys

 

[0m3ga]

The iP4s are antiques in the digital world. The iFaithful will defend it to their last breath and like any religious discussion, you can't convince a christian there is no god.

BTW, the S3 really is amazing. The capabilities it has built in put the iphone to shame.

 

[ipodlover77]

The iP4s are antiques in the digital world. The iFaithful will defend it to their last breath and like any religious discussion, you can't convince a christian there is no god.

BTW, the S3 really is amazing. The capabilities it has built in put the iphone to shame.

i love antiques!

 

[imeth]

Too big and bulky for my taste, plus the galaxy s4 will be out probably in couple months. Also AndroidOS is horrible. I played with the HTC EVO LTE with what they had in it (Ice Cream Sandwich) too much work. I want an OS that is fast simple and nice to look at. Apple>>> all I'm proud of being called an "iSheep"

 

[Vegastouch]

Looking at that video, the LG looks actually a bit taller than the GS3.

 

[imeth]

Funny how iphone 4s came out last October.. Samsung s3 should go up against iphone 5. Plus to compare the latest apple phone to this new big bulk of a device just shows that apple product are so great and popular

 

[Vegastouch]

Funny how iphone 4s came out last October.. Samsung s3 should go up against iphone 5. Plus to compare the latest apple phone to this new big bulk of a device just shows that apple product are so great and popular

It should, but then the GS3 will be 5-6 months old when Oct rolls around so here we are comparing the same thing. I guess its ok to do that though, ....right?

In anycase, i suspect the GS3 will still be superior to the IP5.

 

[ChazUK]

whoever took that pic is an idiot. The LG is on max brightness and the S3 is intentionally dimmed. Gotta love fanboys

That was only a screengrab from the video but here are two comparisons of my SGSIII taken next to my Asus Transformer Prime - both on maximum brightness.

Click to enlarge

 

[DanteMann]

Funny how iphone 4s came out last October.. Samsung s3 should go up against iphone 5. Plus to compare the latest apple phone to this new big bulk of a device just shows that apple product are so great and popular

Ok so the S2 came out April/2011, the 4S came out Oct/2011. 6 months later. I'm sure you and many who feel the GS3/4S comparison to be an unfair one had no issues comparing the S2 and 4S right? Of course you didn't.
So now again we have the S3 out and the next iphone will be out 6 months later, and again you'll have no problem comparing a new phone with a 6 month old GS3.
One thing I noticed with the blind follower is, you don't like benchmark specs, unless it's in your favor, you don't like PPI specs unless it's in your favor, dang you don't like comparisons in general, unless it's in your favor.

Oh and please tell me how you know the GS4 will be out in a couple of months. From the Galaxy S history, it seems to run year to year.

 

[ChazUK]

Too big and bulky for my taste, plus the galaxy s4 will be out probably in couple months.

LOLNO.

The Galaxy S flagships are on longer release cycle than that.
Galaxy S GT-I9000 June 2010
Galaxy S II GT-I9100 April 2011
Galaxy S III GT-I9300 May 2012

 

[Technarchy]

That was only a screengrab from the video but here are two comparisons of my SGSIII taken next to my Asus Transformer Prime - both on maximum brightness.

Click to enlarge

AMOLED being dim and blue is not a revelation.

My Nexus S 4G, GSII Sprint and GSII AT&T all had those same dank displays.

I bought into the AMOLED hype about "colors that pop" and power savings until I finally saw the iPhone 4S side by side with my phone. It was startling how much brighter and sharper the iPhone was.

 

[blairh]

See, thats just soo irrelevent to me that it never entered my mind til i saw you mention it. Just thought it was nitpicky. I prefered to not have a physical home button because they tend to wear out but ill be ok with it.

The LG you posted, how big is that screen? If you mentioned it, i dont recall.

I think you're honestly just stating your opinion versus real life experience. When people mention that these larger phones are impossible or very difficult for one handed operation, what they really mean is that the height of the screen makes using it quite difficult. So when you make the home button that low, it's a huge deal. It means your thumb is going to have to reach just a touch more down however that little more could in fact be a big deal. This really isn't a thing to argue. It's a real world use factor. Whether or not it will be an issue for me, you, or others, it's a case by case basis. I do feel that the SIII would be better if that home button were centered (and I've read this gripe over at XDA by SIII users) but again I won't know for sure until I demo.

I prefer a physical home button. If anything for the fact that I can wake the phone by pressing said button.

The LG phone I'm referencing is the Optimus 4X HD. It is a touch shorter and less wide than the SIII. It has a 4.7" screen and a slightly more compact design compared to the SIII. It also has a really nice textured back and like the One X an IPS panel. And, a MicroSD slot.

 

[chiefpavvy]

The iP4s are antiques in the digital world. The iFaithful will defend it to their last breath and like any religious discussion, you can't convince a christian there is no god.

BTW, the S3 really is amazing. The capabilities it has built in put the iphone to shame.

Yep, they sure are antiques. 35.06 million units in Q2...

It's a shame this board is being overrun with fAndroid trolls.

 

[blairh]

It's actually a better place for it ergonomically speaking. And this is what the design of this phone is all about. It's the most comfortable phone I've ever held. I hope they stick with the curves of this phone for upcoming designs. The same way a lot of people feel the 3Gs to be more comfortable than the current iphone.



If you restrict yourself to being able to use a phone with only one hand then you've easily restricted yourself to a 3.5-4.0 inch phone max. No need to look anywhere else.



Honestly, don't think you'll have a problem with the screen's cool tones. In fact, I don't know a single person who thought the whites were blue. You have to be extremely picky to not like the display. Just look at the iPhone 4/4s display with it's cool or warm tones. Depending which one you got. It would be like someone saying, "I can't handle those tones, just way too distracting. I don't want it." That's the kind of picky you would have to be to not like the display. You can line up a group of displays together and point out all the differences. In the end if they're all amazing, you won't notice the differences when they are not side to side.

How is having the home button lower than center better ergonomically? It forces you to reach your thumb lower.

Your screen size quote is absolutely not true. I've been able to use 4.3" and 4.5" smartphones one handed with no problem. I think it can be a little dicey when you hit 4.7" and 4.8". Hence why I believe the more centered the home button is, the better.

I don't think it takes an 'extremely picky' person to dislike (potentially) the SIII screen. I know a lot of people who strongly prefer an IPS screen over Amoled for their smartphone. I won't know for sure about the SIII screen until it's available locally.

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This is a good comparison video between the LG and GSIII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3ps1iQn7dI&feature=player_detailpage#t=218s

There does seem to be a hint of blue on the GSIII but we don't know what brightness levels they are both at. I've been using AMOLED screens since the Nexus One so it doesn't bother me.

I did discover an annoyance this weekend using the stock browser, the fact that Samsung have a separate brightness setting for the browser. I've been using Chrome on mine since getting it but wanted to give Samsung's browser a whirl.

I'll stick with Chrome for now.

I've seen that vid. Spent some time yesterday watching 4X HD YouTube vids. Here is another great comparison video. It's in Italian (which I speak too).

 

[0m3ga]

Yep, they sure are antiques. 35.06 million units in Q2...

It's a shame this board is being overrun with fAndroid trolls.

And what does this have to do with anything. So all Apple iphones from the 3gs to iPhone4s sold to 35 million people. And Samsung sold 43 million of it's smart phones in the same quarter. So what?

The problem with your post is, if someone wants an iPhone, they have no choice. It's an iP4s or nothing. With HTC, LG, Motorola or Samsung, people have a lot of choices. And even with all those choices, including free phones, over 10 million people bought the Samsung S3 on pre-order. And it has been all sold out, which is why we had delays in both the US and Canada. This is the most successful phone in history. How you like them Apples?

By the way, I probably own more Apple products than you do, so if I am a fAndroid, what would that make you? But when it comes to the phones, I don't blindly follow and buy tech that is outdated.

 

[mbell1975]

And what does this have to do with anything. So all Apple iphones from the 3gs to iPhone4s sold to 35 million people. And Samsung sold 43 million of it's smart phones in the same quarter. So what?

The problem with your post is, if someone wants an iPhone, they have no choice. It's an iP4s or nothing. With HTC, LG, Motorola or Samsung, people have a lot of choices. And even with all those choices, including free phones, over 10 million people bought the Samsung S3 on pre-order. And it has been all sold out, which is why we had delays in both the US and Canada. This is the most successful phone in history. How you like them Apples?

By the way, I probably own more Apple products than you do, so if I am a fAndroid, what would that make you? But when it comes to the phones, I don't blindly follow and buy tech that is outdated.

Couldn't have said it better. Plus, look at the join dates of these supposed "fandroids". Many have been here for years, they just finally realized there are better phones out there then the iPhone

 

[nooaah]

And what does this have to do with anything. So all Apple iphones from the 3gs to iPhone4s sold to 35 million people. And Samsung sold 43 million of it's smart phones in the same quarter. So what?

The problem with your post is, if someone wants an iPhone, they have no choice. It's an iP4s or nothing. With HTC, LG, Motorola or Samsung, people have a lot of choices. And even with all those choices, including free phones, over 10 million people bought the Samsung S3 on pre-order. And it has been all sold out, which is why we had delays in both the US and Canada. This is the most successful phone in history. How you like them Apples?

By the way, I probably own more Apple products than you do, so if I am a fAndroid, what would that make you? But when it comes to the phones, I don't blindly follow and buy tech that is outdated.

I own a ton of Apple products and will own an S3 soon. However, sales numbers aren't the big measure compared to revenue and profit. Apple is just destroying in this department. Also, the lack of choice in phone variation = convenience for the average consumer. It may not be desirable for people like us who enjoy technology and like to tinker with their purchases, but it's a solid business plan that has proven to be wildly successful.

 

[matttye]

Yep, they sure are antiques. 35.06 million units in Q2...

It's a shame this board is being overrun with fAndroid trolls.

You call other people trolls yet you're always using the word "fAndroid" and generally trying to start arguments.

 

[Vegastouch]

I think you're honestly just stating your opinion versus real life experience. When people mention that these larger phones are impossible or very difficult for one handed operation, what they really mean is that the height of the screen makes using it quite difficult. So when you make the home button that low, it's a huge deal. It means your thumb is going to have to reach just a touch more down however that little more could in fact be a big deal. This really isn't a thing to argue. It's a real world use factor. Whether or not it will be an issue for me, you, or others, it's a case by case basis. I do feel that the SIII would be better if that home button were centered (and I've read this gripe over at XDA by SIII users) but again I won't know for sure until I demo.

I prefer a physical home button. If anything for the fact that I can wake the phone by pressing said button.

The LG phone I'm referencing is the Optimus 4X HD. It is a touch shorter and less wide than the SIII. It has a 4.7" screen and a slightly more compact design compared to the SIII. It also has a really nice textured back and like the One X an IPS panel. And, a MicroSD slot.

Huge deal? I dont see how it is even a little bit of a deal. I mean we are talking about maybe having to move your thumb a bit down....or not. That isnt some huge life changing deal imo. Now losing your remote to your TV....now that is a huge deal, this isnt

Anyways like i said, the size of the phone might be my only issue as i dont want a huge phone and imo the Note is too big and i wouldnt consider that one. This one will be smaller and im sure it will be ok, but damn i hope they dont get any bigger than this. I think the size of the One X is fine and i do believe the GS3 is slightly taller.


Looks like the LG is slightly taller too in that video.

EDIT*
Just looked it up. The LG HD is 5.21" tall and 2.68" wide, ...nice
GS3 is 5.38" tall, 2.78" wide
One X is 5.29" tall, 2.75" wide

Id be very apprehensive to buy a LG phone though. I havent found any LG stuff to be that great.

 

[batting1000]

And what does this have to do with anything. So all Apple iphones from the 3gs to iPhone4s sold to 35 million people. And Samsung sold 43 million of it's smart phones in the same quarter. So what?

The problem with your post is, if someone wants an iPhone, they have no choice. It's an iP4s or nothing. With HTC, LG, Motorola or Samsung, people have a lot of choices. And even with all those choices, including free phones, over 10 million people bought the Samsung S3 on pre-order. And it has been all sold out, which is why we had delays in both the US and Canada. This is the most successful phone in history. How you like them Apples?

By the way, I probably own more Apple products than you do, so if I am a fAndroid, what would that make you? But when it comes to the phones, I don't blindly follow and buy tech that is outdated.

How is the iPhone outdated?

 

[blairh]

Huge deal? I dont see how it is even a little bit of a deal. I mean we are talking about maybe having to move your thumb a bit down....or not. That isnt some huge life changing deal imo. Now losing your remote to your TV....now that is a huge deal, this isnt.

Anyways like i said, the size of the phone might be my only issue as i dont want a huge phone and imo the Note is too big and i wouldnt consider that one. This one will be smaller and im sure it will be ok, but damn i hope they dont get any bigger than this. I think the size of the One X is fine and i do believe the GS3 is slightly taller.

Looks like the LG is slightly taller too in that video.

EDIT*
Just looked it up. The LG HD is 5.21" tall and 2.68" wide, ...nice
GS3 is 5.38" tall, 2.78" wide
One X is 5.29" tall, 2.75" wide

Id be very apprehensive to buy a LG phone though. I havent found any LG stuff to be that great.

Like I said, I won't know until I handle the SIII. We are going in circles. I do believe, having not handled this device, that navigating a 4.8" screen vertically can be tough, and lowering the home button could be an issue. That's all I'm getting at.

I personally like the compact shape of the LG more than the square One X and rounded SIII. However I cannot speak to the quality of the 4X HD. If I can get one unlocked I might.

 

[matttye]

Like I said, I won't know until I handle the SIII. We are going in circles. I do believe, having not handled this device, that navigating a 4.8" screen vertically can be tough, and lowering the home button could be an issue. That's all I'm getting at.

I personally like the compact shape of the LG more than the square One X and rounded SIII. However I cannot speak to the quality of the 4X HD. If I can get one unlocked I might.

The home button is really easy to reach IMO, but the top left corner of the screen is a real stretch.

Samsung in their infinite wisdom put the refresh button in the top left corner of the browser. Luckily I use Chrome anyway