I owned the iP4, as did my wife. I bought the S2 and it immediately felt better. The iP4 is almost to small. When I would go back and forth between phones, I hnestly don't know how I used the iPhone for the last 4 years!
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iPhone 4S / Galaxy S3 - A good visual comparison
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I owned the iP4, as did my wife. I bought the S2 and it immediately felt better. The iP4 is almost to small. When I would go back and forth between phones, I hnestly don't know how I used the iPhone for the last 4 years!
cant wait for my preorder s3 to come.
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if I dont like it I'll be rooting the phone. My rooted thunderbolt has been amazing and its time for something new. I'll probably root it no matter what
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if I dont like it I'll be rooting the phone. My rooted thunderbolt has been amazing and its time for something new. I'll probably root it no matter what
I just sold my SII a couple of days ago in preparation for getting the SIII next week (hopefully...if I can find one in stock...LOL). I'm mid-contract on my 4S, so I'll be buying the SIII outright at full price, but it's completely worth it to me. I loved my SII and this phone is better all around.
My 4S is great, but I'm so freaking bored of it. I've even got it jailbroken, but it's just not enough anymore. For me, that bigger screen has become a necessity, so I'll be shelling out the $$$ for it. Plus, the developer community behind the SIII will be huge and the options will be endless.
Mind you, I won't be selling my 4S because I still love it. But I just can't pass up that beautiful SIII.
My 4S is great, but I'm so freaking bored of it. I've even got it jailbroken, but it's just not enough anymore. For me, that bigger screen has become a necessity, so I'll be shelling out the $$$ for it. Plus, the developer community behind the SIII will be huge and the options will be endless.
Mind you, I won't be selling my 4S because I still love it. But I just can't pass up that beautiful SIII.
To me that's an interesting comment. I go exactly the other way. I am no Fanboy at all and would love to switch to the S3, but don't coz my i4 is still OK, and I use mainly the 'phone' function (which many I guess are unaware of).
Anyway, back to the comment: What I love about the iPhone 4 design is that I can put it on a table and finger the screen - and the phone doesn't move at all. One hand typing with a curved back is not that easy.
IMHO a flat back brings certainly practical advantages.
I agree. The uniform shape, and flat edges are actually something I really like about the iPhone 4/4S.
The design also opens up all kinds of doors for cases and covers
I have a cousin who told me he saw the Samsung Galaxy S3 just recently at mall. He thought it was pretty slick along with ICS. And he has never been an Android fan.
I was underwhelmed by S3 at first but I might still want to check it out. My 2nd fav phone was made by Samsung. I think they really have turn things around and have the best hardware features and innovations. I hate when Apple fanboys complain about plastic yet Sammy makes alot of components for Apple. Apple goes on altering the chip with minor modifications and then brand it themselves and say here, "Check our A5 chip. But let's make Samsung make it for us anyway!"
I'm open to giving Samsung a chance. That Smart Alert is interesting and their Smart TV looks awesome. They still make the best TV's as of today. The 3rd-5th gen is usually when manufacturers get it right with the product line. Look at the iPhone 3Gs holding up very well after three yrs while you couldnt say the same for first two gens of iPhones. I expect huge sales for S3 like the S2 did. It is now the most anticipated model line next to the iPhones.
I was underwhelmed by S3 at first but I might still want to check it out. My 2nd fav phone was made by Samsung. I think they really have turn things around and have the best hardware features and innovations. I hate when Apple fanboys complain about plastic yet Sammy makes alot of components for Apple. Apple goes on altering the chip with minor modifications and then brand it themselves and say here, "Check our A5 chip. But let's make Samsung make it for us anyway!"
I'm open to giving Samsung a chance. That Smart Alert is interesting and their Smart TV looks awesome. They still make the best TV's as of today. The 3rd-5th gen is usually when manufacturers get it right with the product line. Look at the iPhone 3Gs holding up very well after three yrs while you couldnt say the same for first two gens of iPhones. I expect huge sales for S3 like the S2 did. It is now the most anticipated model line next to the iPhones.
I'm glad Samsung has such a beautiful device. Competition is good and hell you never know, we iPhone users might pick one up one day. Maybe to try it out or even own one.
There's nothing wrong with product loyalty if the company continues to deliver great products, being Samsung or Apple. Personally these are my favorite companies and its obvious that I will look to these brands when it comes to mobile devices, televisions, and computers. I just think most people and myself can't stand others that think a product makes them better than others. I know Apple has a lot of "these people".
Again, kudos to Samsung on a great device
There's nothing wrong with product loyalty if the company continues to deliver great products, being Samsung or Apple. Personally these are my favorite companies and its obvious that I will look to these brands when it comes to mobile devices, televisions, and computers. I just think most people and myself can't stand others that think a product makes them better than others. I know Apple has a lot of "these people".
Again, kudos to Samsung on a great device
I'm 6'3" and would and have stayed clear of the 4.3 inch wide and wider cell phones. Way too big (Wide wise) and not as comfortable as the iPhone has to offer. To each his/her own.
Not settling at all. I just like the size of the current or perhaps 4 inch screen that maybe coming out. I use my phones as a phone, email and GPS only and never watch movies, youtube, nor Facebook/Texting stuff, so a good mature looking iPhone is my choice. I have a Mac and Stereo for the other stuff. Since there are plenty of other cell phones out there, there is a choice for all of use.
This is a much better visual comparison and it has a video
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-vs-apple-iphone-4s-82191/
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http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-vs-apple-iphone-4s-82191/
It's all good. It was kinda funny seeing all the old cell phones when I looked them up. My grandpa had a brick one and a larger one. A little nostalgia...
people need to stop debating the screen size "issue" and understand that it's just a matter of preference. There is no perfect size. And no big company (Apple, Samsung) are going to make four different screen size versions of their flagship devices. If that is the most important factor than your choice has been made for you. Like it small, go with the iPhone, like it big, go with the S3.
It doesn't matter how tall you are, how big your hands are, if you are a man or a woman, etc. These are all useless variables in an argument that is pretty tired, especially on this forum. A 4 foot tall woman and a 7 foot man might like the same screen size.
It doesn't matter how tall you are, how big your hands are, if you are a man or a woman, etc. These are all useless variables in an argument that is pretty tired, especially on this forum. A 4 foot tall woman and a 7 foot man might like the same screen size.
Exactly:
If I were buying a phone just based on aesthetics I would personally choose the iPhone (I think it's beautiful).
But the larger screen is important to me, somewhere between and e-reader and a phone.
It's a balance but I think they're both great in different ways.
The SGIII since it has the curved back makes it much more comfortable to hold than the iPhone 4S. Also the fact that has a back button makes it easy not to go on the top leftmost corner, which is something that I don't like on the iPhone.