Phones iPhone 4S vs Galaxy S3

[Vegastouch]

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

Cant wait to try one this week. I never use Touchwiz. I always use Launcher Pro or ADW Launcher EX. But ill give TW another shot since they upgraded it.

Ill also have to decide which way to go w/T-Mobile. Value plan or Classic plan.

Gotta also say, i messed around with a Nokia lumia 710 yesterday with Windows 7.5 OS. Windows OS is always very responsive and is very fast. Im sure Windows 8 will be even better. They dont have enough Apps though but a very responsive OS which i like.

 

[ChazUK]

Cant wait to try one this week. I never use Touchwiz. I always use Launcher Pro or ADW Launcher EX. But ill give TW another shot since they upgraded it.

Ill also have to decide which way to go w/T-Mobile. Value plan or Classic plan.

Be sure to check out Nova or Apex launcher.

Gives the phone that stock ICS feel.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher

 

[matttye]

Be sure to check out Nova or Apex launcher.

Gives the phone that stock ICS feel.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher

Love Apex

Sticking with stock for now but when I root I'll use Apex.

 

[Vegastouch]

Be sure to check out Nova or Apex launcher.

Gives the phone that stock ICS feel.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anddoes.launcher

Thanks, will do that. Both look good. Didnt know there were yet even more to choose from. Gotta love that about Android. Never tried Go launcher and didnt like Zeam.

 

[ChazUK]

Love Apex

Sticking with stock for now but when I root I'll use Apex.

Once the last few niggles are worked out, I'll be on CyanogenMod9 permanently. Touchwiz is really good this time around tho, no doubt about it.

 

[ipodlover77]

Love Apex

Sticking with stock for now but when I root I'll use Apex.

second vote for apex. First thing i do when i get an android phone is to get a stock ics theme, until roms come out at least.

 

[richard371]

Best Buys price for the phone is ridiculous. I've asked them to price match with ATT before (Nexus and Note)and they say no they cannot because it is a new hot released phone. All BB cares about is the kick backs for the contracts. Wait 30 days until the dust settles, return it and ask for a manager if they do not give you the $150 back return it and get it at an ATT store.

 

[PacificBeach]

Today I tried the SGS3 quad core and it convinced me of buying one next week. My iPhone 4 now seems a bit outdated, specially screen and keyboard.

What do u not like about iOS keyboard? just curious

 

[ndpuckhead]

Best Buys price for the phone is ridiculous. I've asked them to price match with ATT before (Nexus and Note)and they say no they cannot because it is a new hot released phone. All BB cares about is the kick backs for the contracts. Wait 30 days until the dust settles, return it and ask for a manager if they do not give you the $150 back return it and get it at an ATT store.

Best Buys price for everything is ridiculous

 

[ixodes]

I like Apex for several reasons. The primary one is it's speed. Of all the different ones I've tried, Apex is by far the fastest, smoothest & most consistent.

 

[onthecouchagain]

What do u not like about iOS keyboard? just curious

Answering for myself... I'm also a huge critic of the iOS keyboard. It constantly misses keys, which lead to typos, which lead to inadvertent auto corrects. Lack of suggestion bar and lack of choice to choose which words the dictionary remembers and doesn't remember. No long press for numbers and/or common secondary symbols (some Android keyboards even let you customize which symbols go with which letter).

But mainly, the biggest problem is that it misses keys. It just doesn't seem to be able to keep up when you're thumbing really fast. I constantly get "hy there" or "he there", for e.g.

I've always said the keyboard is one of the things iOS is in dire need of updating. I mean, it gave birth to the whole "Damn You iPhone Auto Correction" phenomenon online.

 

[nooaah]

Answering for myself... I'm also a huge critic of the iOS keyboard. It constantly misses keys, which lead to typos, which lead to inadvertent auto corrects. Lack of suggestion bar and lack of choice to choose which words the dictionary remembers and doesn't remember. No long press for numbers and/or common secondary symbols (some Android keyboards even let you customize which symbols go with which letter).

But mainly, the biggest problem is that it misses keys. It just doesn't seem to be able to keep up when you're thumbing really fast. I constantly get "hy there" or "he there", for e.g.

I've always said the keyboard is one of the things iOS is in dire need of updating. I mean, it gave birth to the whole "Damn You iPhone Auto Correction" phenomenon online.

This is actually what inspired me to give the S3 a chance. I was hoping a bigger screen would mesh with my fingers better.

 

[0m3ga]

What do u not like about iOS keyboard? just curious

If you ever used Swiftkey, you would understand how bad the iOS keyboard really is! Swiftkey 3 has spoiled me. Hate using my iPad to type anything now. You have to go slow or risk a missed letter or space bar tap.

 

[matttye]

Once the last few niggles are worked out, I'll be on CyanogenMod9 permanently. Touchwiz is really good this time around tho, no doubt about it.

Yeah touchwiz just seems so smooth this time around. I'm wondering if there's hardware acceleration that I'll lose if I switch to stock.

 

[matttye]

If you ever used Swiftkey, you would understand how bad the iOS keyboard really is! Swiftkey 3 has spoiled me. Hate using my iPad to type anything now. You have to go slow or risk a missed letter or space bar tap.

I own both and can type much faster using swiftkey even on a much smaller screen.

The auto complete feature works amazingly well.

 

[DodgeV83]

And even with all those choices, including free phones, over 10 million people bought the Samsung S3 on pre-order.

10 million orders by telephone carriers is not equal to 10 million people buying the phone. Sprint alone ordered 30+ million iPhones last October.

 

[Twixt]

How is the iPhone outdated?

Good but too small screen, and nothing really exciting inside...

 

[paulro]

Just to add some much needed balance to this debate...

I bought an S3 at the end of May, and had it for 3 weeks. It's a really good phone, and the OS is fine once you get used to it.

But I did feel compelled to sell it at the weekend at get an iPhone again, and I have to say that I'm pleased to be back.

The iPhone OS is still a quicker and smoother experience than Android ICS in my opinion. Despite what many are saying in this thread, I actually found that I've been able to text a lot quicker than I could on the S3. This, I admit, is probably partly due to my familiarity with iOS.

What I found with the S3, was that there was slight lag with opening some apps, and the screen refresh rate with screens containing widgets was noticable. You never get that with iOS, though widgets are a useful addition to have.

The iPhone screen is the thing I'm most pleased to have again though. Whilst the S3 has a good screen in low light conditions, it's really bad outdoors. To the point that it's of no use in sunny conditions. I'm sure S3 fans will try to convince themselves otherwise, but on maximum brightness, the S3 screen is too dim when used outdoors. In contrast, the iPhone screen is bright, sharp and perfectly usable in the sun. I really wanted to like the S3, but the screen was a deal breaker for me.

I was also in two minds about whether it was too big in the end. The screen's a nice usable size for web browsing, playing games and watching videos, but I did feel a bit self conscious 'getting it out' in public, especially for making calls. It does take up a sizeable space in your trouser/jean pocket too. Would I prefer the iPhone to have a slightly larger display ? Yes, a slightly larger display would be good.

Don't get me wrong, I'd definitely recommend as S3 as a great phone. But in conclusion, I prefer the size, bright and sharp screen, apps choice and smoother OS of the iphone.

 

[monkeylui]

10 million orders by telephone carriers is not equal to 10 million people buying the phone. Sprint alone ordered 30+ million iPhones last October.

No. These were actual pre-orders by people, humans.

 

[0m3ga]

No. These were actual pre-orders by people, humans.

Actually, Samsung only produces sales data for shipments to carriers. They never gve out sales data to individuals. This is because in the US, unless you buy an international version of the phone, you have no choice but to buy through a carrier or bb, radio shack, whatever.

That being said, orders are throgh the roof for this phone and Samsung is having trouble keeping up with demand. That's why we see delays.

So in this case, even though we have 10+ million shipped units, they are "sold" units that aren't sitting on shelves. This is an unprecedented demand.

 

[batting1000]

Good but too small screen, and nothing really exciting inside...

Nothing exciting inside? It has a dual-core processor and an 8 megapixel camera, something most phones still have today. Sure it doesn't have 1GB of RAM, but it doesn't seem to need it. It's funny because the iPhone has a dual-core processor and runs buttery smooth, but even some of the quad-core Android devices with 1GB of RAM still lag, yet people boast that quad-core is so amazing.

 

[Rebecca341]

I'll be upgrading from iPhone 4S to the Galaxy S 3. I want a bigger phone already.

 

[blairh]

The iPhone screen is the thing I'm most pleased to have again though. Whilst the S3 has a good screen in low light conditions, it's really bad outdoors. To the point that it's of no use in sunny conditions. I'm sure S3 fans will try to convince themselves otherwise, but on maximum brightness, the S3 screen is too dim when used outdoors. In contrast, the iPhone screen is bright, sharp and perfectly usable in the sun. I really wanted to like the S3, but the screen was a deal breaker for me.

I was also in two minds about whether it was too big in the end. The screen's a nice usable size for web browsing, playing games and watching videos, but I did feel a bit self conscious 'getting it out' in public, especially for making calls.

'Perfectly usable' is pushing it. I think the iPhone screen is borderline usable in the sun. I still tend to cover my screen with my hand if possible in direct sunlight. The SIII must be even worse then in direct sunlight.

I find it really odd that you were self conscious about using a large phone in public. That would honestly be the last thing on my mind.

 

[BaldiMac]

No. These were actual pre-orders by people, humans.

The actual claim was 9 million preorders by global carriers. Not by people, humans.

Actually, Samsung only produces sales data for shipments to carriers. They never gve out sales data to individuals. This is because in the US, unless you buy an international version of the phone, you have no choice but to buy through a carrier or bb, radio shack, whatever.

Samsung doesn't generally release shipped or sold data for smartphones.

That being said, orders are throgh the roof for this phone and Samsung is having trouble keeping up with demand. That's why we see delays.

So in this case, even though we have 10+ million shipped units, they are "sold" units that aren't sitting on shelves. This is an unprecedented demand.

Unprecedented? Only if you don't count the iPhone.

And we don't have 10+ million shipped units. The S3 isn't expected to surpass 10 million units until sometime in July.

http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s3-10-million-sales-july-97252/

And that's despite the nebulous claims of 9 million preorders.

 

[onthecouchagain]

This is actually what inspired me to give the S3 a chance. I was hoping a bigger screen would mesh with my fingers better.

From what I've read, the stock SGIII keyboard is pretty poor too. Luckily, there are great alternatives out there. For thumbing, I recommend the stock ICS, Smartkeyboard, or Swiftkey. For swiping, I'd try Swype.

Either way, you'll find something good.