iPhone 4s vs Samsung Galaxy S3

[Singer]

guys please help me choose one of these.. their specifications sound quite similar and i already have an iphone 3g(Got kinda bored with it).
i will mainly use my phone for music, games(if i get bored while travelling or in a party) and photography. ya i do watch videos on it occasionally.
how is the sound quality on both of it? Please help me with your opinions..

God bless..

 

[bhati]

If u dont have an iphone u dont have an iphone....AS SIMPLE AS THAT GUYS..

 

[red dragon]

Ps.Im not a Fanboy of apple or the google.

1.Yes,it does the job perfectly!
2.Sparrow does not like Yahoo mail,and it eats battery very fast.

 

[NeXT]

Yes its the same used in xperia arc s.

I don't think they use the same sensor.

Btw I took this video from my 4S [ David Guetta - Give me everything tonight ] [Bangalore concert ]

I didn't upload the 1080p on YouTube but i can if someone wants to compare it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6IJdGrFeak&feature=plcp

 

[eggman]

1.Why exactly anyone would install Dolphin browser(or any 3rd party browser) in iphone?
Safari can do pretty much everything,in fact it can download anything(even .dmg/exe files,TW browser is GS2/GS3 does not allow these)if you know how to!

People have preferences you know. iOS forces down their choice on you.
You can customize Android to your liking. Do one always have to like what Apple likes?
An operating system should do what you want it to do; not the other way around.

5.Custom ringtones of all things!!
How many of us even change the default ringtone?(school kids,please excuse me,no offense meant!)

What if I want to change it everyday. Should a OS dictate what I should do?
It's not about how frequently the feature is used; it's about how easily the OS do a simple task.

Want to know about some real limitations of ios?
Lets start with the mail app,
1.You can not attach anything from the mail itself,you need to go into the app and attach from there(there is workaround,but will not explain here)
2.The mail app does not have the option to select all as read/delete etc.

These were coming in the points for 2nd to 5th video

Really disheartened to know many Android followers here bash iphone without actually using it ever!!
Those who have used both platforms extensively do not really need those You tube videos!!How can anyone comment about usability of an o.s without actually using it!?
No matter how many videos you watch,or how many articles you read,unless you use it yourself,you know nothing!

Although I don't have an iPhone, my girlfriend has it and I've used it long enough to experience it.
I am saying it from experience ; after few days there really isn't much about that phone that holds my interest.
While I can still play with my S3 for hours customizing the home screen exactly like I want it to be.

Now, for the other shortcomings mentioned in the videos:

Video 2( Where the comparison was between Samsung Galaxy S on Android 2.2 vs new iPad):

1) Sharing :
iOS: No easy way to share it to Facebook.It only integrates with Twitter (till iOS 5.1)
Android: Shares with anything, G+, Dropbox, Twitter , FB etc etc...(again its Froyo 2.2). Just a click away.

2) Lot of apps are limited for iOS:
e.g.

Dropbox:You get a text file one it. In iOS you can't edit it.
In Android you can edit it right within the app.
Same goes for creating folders.

Netflix: No HD version on the iOS yet. Its there in Andoid.

Many apps have a free version on Android (e.g. Angry Birds).

Plus you can get you money back if you're not satisfied with the apps on Android.
On iOS you're stuck with the app even if you don't like it.

3) Emulators:
Android: Lot's of them. Free.
iOS: Nothing on it.

(Ofcourse, Apple user don't need it )

4) You can install an app right from your PC to your phone in Android. Without touching the phone.
Tight integration.
You like some link; and you are in hurry and you'd like to read it on the go.
You can share the link in one click from you PC to your phone and the link opens up in phone.Read it on the way.

Can't do it in iOS.

5) Again more choices. Different screen size, 4g. Battery, SD etc.

 

[NeXT]

The thing that i don't like about Android is the lack of a good desktop manager. iTunes on Mac is brilliant and my iPhone works perfectly well. I can also backup my iPhone on iCloud or iTunes. The whole integration of my iPhone + iPad + Mac + iCloud is brilliant.

 

[adaneam]

If u dont have an iphone u dont have an iphone....AS SIMPLE AS THAT GUYS..

aye aye captain obvious

---------- Post added at 10:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 PM ----------

The thing that i don't like about Android is the lack of a good desktop manager. iTunes on Mac is brilliant and my iPhone works perfectly well. I can also backup my iPhone on iCloud or iTunes. The whole integration of my iPhone + iPad + Mac + iCloud is brilliant.

Try moborobo. May I know what kind of backups you do so frequently? Most important things like wifi connections and contacts are already backe up to your google account. You don't even need a desktop client to take backup. Use any cloud service.

 

[gREen]

I don't think they use the same sensor.

i read this on engadget by the last year, cant find the source clearly///

and @eggman, already answered you question. theres always a way to go.

1) Sharing :
iOS: No easy way to share it to Facebook.It only integrates with Twitter (till iOS 5.1)
Android: Shares with anything, G+, Dropbox, Twitter , FB etc etc...(again its Froyo 2.2). Just a click away.
This will resolved as the ios 6 is deeply integrated with Facebook.
I really loved the xperia i used before than other android because sony made it deeply integrated, "Facebook inside xperia"
2) Lot of apps are limited for iOS:
e.g.
No idea.
Dropbox:You get a text file one it. In iOS you can't edit it.
In Android you can edit it right within the app.
Same goes for creating folders.

Netflix: No HD version on the iOS yet. Its there in Andoid.

Many apps have a free version on Android (e.g. Angry Birds).
Many premium apps which does the job is available in iOS rather than Android.
I want a selected no of great apps than a list of useless free apps.

Plus you can get you money back if you're not satisfied with the apps on Android.
Thats a great Plus with Android for trying. Really a big Hats-off
On iOS you're stuck with the app even if you don't like it.

3) Emulators:
Android: Lot's of them. Free.
iOS: Nothing on it.
Cydia has a Tons 'n Tons of Emulators

(Ofcourse, Apple user don't need it

) :nf02:

4) You can install an app right from your PC to your phone in Android. Without touching the phone.
Tight integration.
You like some link; and you are in hurry and you'd like to read it on the go.
You can share the link in one click from you PC to your phone and the link opens up in phone.Read it on the way.
Nah, you killin man. iTunes does have everything under one shelf
Can't do it in iOS.

5) Again more choices. Different screen size, 4g. Battery, SD etc.
Yup, that a plus 'n a Minus. Great hardware but limited software.
FYI, iPhonne has a lot of accessories support than any other phone, "Made for iPhone"

 

[eggman]

1)This will resolved as the ios 6 is deeply integrated with Facebook.
I really loved the xperia i used before than other android because sony made it deeply integrated, "Facebook inside xperia".

What about linkdin? YOu'll have wait for iOS 7?
With Android ; there's no limitation as to with what you can share a content with.You don't have to wait for Apple's approval.

2)Nah, you killin man. iTunes does have everything under one shelf

It's better explained in video . I'm not able to convey it correctly.

3)Yup, that a plus 'n a Minus. Great hardware but limited software.
FYI, iPhonne has a lot of accessories support than any other phone, "Made for iPhone"

How exactly is Android a limited software?
I agree with accessory part, but they are more premium feature however 4g , SD card are more necessary feature.
However it goes down to personal preference, so I won't stress on this point.

But again , How exactly is Android limited?

 

[gREen]

But again , How exactly is Android limited?

when it comes to update, we have to relay on the carriers or the Devs.
We have to be keep in touch(update) with the community and try new Roms.
And even some device have a limited support(devs community) whereas the other device have a great support.
As for 4G, as a Indian, we dont have a proper 3G connection(My hometown has only bsnl 3g), Y 4G.
Battery, it all depends upon the usage. if you are a heavy user, get a juicepack.
One question? Whats the use of removable battery?

 

[smnrock]

Android is limited, because out of box, it provides useless features like NFC, wifidirect, multitasking ability, install 3rd party apps outside market ... provides options so that people can develop apps like Tasker, SwiftKey...

Oh yeah, forgot Nexus series requires, carriers permission for software update!

 

[gREen]

Android is limited, because out of box, it provides useless features like NFC, wifidirect, multitasking ability, install 3rd party apps outside market ... provides options so that people can develop apps like Tasker, SwiftKey...

Oh yeah, forgot Nexus series requires, carriers permission for software update!

oops! never used a nexus series but what about the other phones which has very limited dev support.
Android phones are released every now and then with new hardwares. But apple been following the yearly life cycle to launch new model.(i hate this, at-least they have 4-6 life spawn)

 

[eggman]

when it comes to update, we have to relay on the carriers or the Devs.

That's not a drawback of the Android system. It's a fault from the Manufacturer's side.
The nexus series doesn't have this problem.

However I would like that Google pressurizes the Manufactures' more to push updates sooner.
Because the customer is loosing out.

As for 4G, as a Indian, we dont have a proper 3G connection(My hometown has only bsnl 3g), Y 4G.

Bangalore already has 4g connection.

Battery, it all depends upon the usage. if you are a heavy user, get a juicepack.
One question? Whats the use of removable battery?

[/QUOTE]
1) You can always bump it up with a better battery if you're unhappy with the current one.
2)But if you're going for trips where electric supply are not readily available ;an additional battery will be a life saver.
Even if you're going on a 3 day train travel; an additional battery would help since Indian railway's electric outlet can't be trusted.

THe question is, what's the disadvantage of having a removable battery and what's the advantage of having a non removable battery?

 

[gREen]

1) You can always bump it up with a better battery if you're unhappy with the current one.
2)But if you're going for trips where electric supply are not readily available ;an additional battery will be a life saver.
Even if you're going on a 3 day train travel; an additional battery would help since Indian railway's electric outlet can't be trusted.
For getting an external battery and change when its charges out. For this, we can buy a external juicepack or juicepack cases.

THe question is, what's the disadvantage of having a removable battery and what's the advantage of having a non removable battery?
1.If anything goes wrong or freezes, we should pull the battery in andoid(happened sometime with my xperia). In the case of iphone, just a hold of Home+sleep button for 10 seconds kicks out.(never had any freeze in 4S whereas my itouch had in sometime in 4.3.3)
2.i believe non removable has effects with the overall design of the phone.(like unibody design or small design or any heating, no idea about this)

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[pratikb]

Android is limited, because out of box, it provides useless features like NFC, wifidirect, multitasking ability, install 3rd party apps outside market ... provides options so that people can develop apps like Tasker, SwiftKey...

Oh yeah, forgot Nexus series requires, carriers permission for software update!

Nexus s original running on sprint.
Why it still does not have jelly bean.
Do enlighten us

 

[dovakhiin]

iPhone is an ok device but you fanbois have to agree that there's a lot of exaggerated marketing. The one thing I just can't stand is this retina display hype.

There is no revolution here,there is no difference in technology...these are normal screens and there are much better screens around. LG has created a 5 inch 440 ppi screen, xperia has a higher ppi . Creating a 3.5 inch 326ppi screen is a joke compared to this. Besides this there isn't any distinction in terms of ppi for these so called retina displays. Every apple screen now is called a "retina display". iPad 3 has a ~220 ppi display which is understandable because it's bigger and that's called retina display too :hopelessness: . So on what basis do they call these normal led screens retina displays?

 

[pratikb]

That's not a drawback of the Android system. It's a fault from the Manufacturer's side.


Bangalore already has 4g connection.

Can you just go to any Airtel shop . Pick up LTE SIM card and start using it ??

Do you have any handset supporting 2300 MHz lte?

And Bangalore is not entire india.

 

[ahd]

This could be an endless flame war. Bottom line is both Android and iOS are doing good in the market. iPhone is selling in millions and so does Galaxies. More than 70 percent; of Apple's revenue comes from iOS and Apple is currently the most valued technology company in the world so there's something to it more than just hype and marketing, hell they're even sitting on an unimaginable pile of cash reserves. On the other hand Samsung made record profit because of their hit Galaxy S series. Both are making truck load of money. End of story.

 

[eggman]

Can you just go to any Airtel shop . Pick up LTE SIM card and start using it ??

Do you have any handset supporting 2300 MHz lte?

And Bangalore is not entire india.

The point is Android gives you the option, you can very well not use it.
But you're stuck in iOS with only the stuff Apple wants you to have.

 

[red dragon]

iPhone is an ok device but you fanbois have to agree that there's a lot of exaggerated marketing. The one thing I just can't stand is this retina display ...hyp:hopelessness: . So on what basis do they call these normal led screens retina displays?

Not exactly exaggerated marketing,but ignorance....look how many people here have joined in this discussion without actually even using an iphone!!(some are honest enough to admit,but most with ......gf's/wife's/friend's...and thousands of you tube videos!!
Agreed the obscene price in India is a prohibiting factor,but what's the point in argument with minimal/zero first hand experience.


Retina display is simply marketing gimmick,but these displays are good,damn good to be honest!
You actually need see these displays yourself to pass on comments like that.
Have a look at the retina Macbook's display!(though gimmick, but retina display does have some sort of a definition,Google it yourself)
BTW the name SLCD is not scientific either!

 

[red dragon]

The point is Android gives you the option, you can very well not use it.
But you're stuck in iOS with only the stuff Apple wants you to have.

What options are you talking about mate!?
Android forces you to have a gmail account,where are your options!?
If you use a Mac,try connecting a ICS phone to lion/ML!!
You will know how evil Google can be!
Google's slaves are as helpless as isheep(but Google hides it nicely,so most of you wont even realise!!)