Sean
Sorry, that's not helpful :-[ I know of 2 people who have had some small issues with their brand new S3's, and some others with their iphones, so I don't think one has an advantage over the other in terms of reliability. I need to upgrade now as well, I've had my HTC for 2 years. I have imacs and an ipad at home, but been using an android phone for 2 years, which really does all that I need. So I considered the iphone/S3 choice last week, and then went ahead and got myself a new battery :-\
shaundtsl
I helped my brother in law setup his s3 on Friday, I was very impressed with it, especially with the App Store. But I have now connected to the apple USA store which is also awesome.
I did find that the s3 screen/touch response was not as smooth as the apple iPhone 4.
And for me it's basically, until Samsung/android has an app similar to GarageBand, I am sticking with apple.
TI-Distribution
shaundtsl wrote:
And for me it's basically, until Samsung/android has an app similar to GarageBand, I am sticking with apple.
This! Garage Band is an amazing program and also the reason i went with apple...
Squonk
Its a personal choice
With Apple you are going to have some better apps, especially for guitar etc. If you already have lots of other Apple products, integration is a plus.
The Apple is stylish, has a strong casing and will get you noticed by your peers. Displaying the device in certain quarters of Sandton might even get you favour with waiters, bouncers and the like.
The Samsung, possibly a better phone if you look at all the technical spec's. The casing is not as robust as the apple.With the bigger screen, you can actually browse the internet without a magnifying glass.
The biggest debate can only be the operating systems, and I think you will appreciate that one that works for you.
So go with what works for you!
At the end of the day both phones will suit all your needs.
shaundtsl
Also, keep in mind that if you get the samsung you will probably need to buy the apps you had on your iphone again (if they werent free). If you upgrade your apple, you can just transfer the purchases.
Another nice thing is that if you get an ipad, you can then install the same apps on the ipad without buying them again, you can probably do this with a samsung phone/tablet combination as well, but I am not too sure.
DonovanB
I'm loving the s3. I can't comment on the iPhone anyway.
Good luck with that choice. It depends in what you want to use it for in the end...
Freddy-Bl00D
I also have the iPad so garageband and ampitube is on there for my music needs.. Samsung S3 is just abit too big, one handed use seems uncormftable? Any comments on that? Iphone5 i consider not that awesome if its not jailbroken.. And jailbraking voids the warranty if you need to fix it and cant restore it.. Anyone have comments on ease of use on the samsung? The iphone is byfar the easiest phone ive ever used.. Took me a hour max di know exactly how to do everything on the phone?
DonovanB
I have huge hands, so the S3 fits nicely for me. It has a few annoying bits like the "back" button is very sensitive and if I'm operating with my right hand I tend to touch it a lot.
I find there are some amazing features, like the motion sensitivity, the front camera also monitors your eyes so if you're looking at the screen it doesn't dim. The GPS is insanely good and the other map software you can get with it is cool too.
It all boils down to use. as stated here, if you want Garage band, then apple. (although I'm gonna get me an ipad for that) if you want maps, definitely Android.
if you want it for Photos and images maybe go for the iPhone, samsung is good, but the iPhone is better.
web browsing on the Samsung is great too. I have Chrome on mine and it's great. Apple doesn't like flash.... etc etc
I could go on.
epictring
Donovan Banks wrote:
I have huge hands, so the S3 fits nicely for me. It has a few annoying bits like the "back" button is very sensitive and if I'm operating with my right hand I tend to touch it a lot.
I find there are some amazing features, like the motion sensitivity, the front camera also monitors your eyes so if you're looking at the screen it doesn't dim. The GPS is insanely good and the other map software you can get with it is cool too.
It all boils down to use. as stated here, if you want Garage band, then apple. (although I'm gonna get me an ipad for that) if you want maps, definitely Android.
if you want it for Photos and images maybe go for the iPhone, samsung is good, but the iPhone is better.
web browsing on the Samsung is great too. I have Chrome on mine and it's great. Apple doesn't like flash.... etc etc
I could go on.
Yeah.. I've said it before, but the best way for anyone to decide is to go to a shop and try both out. They are so similar that it finally boils down to the software - android vs iOS.
Freddy-Bl00D
I honestly dont think ill be dissapointed by either one.. Ill be happy either way.. Anyone know the price difference between these two? That could be a dealbreaker for either model
epictring
The iPhone 5 prices aren't known on contract yet. But the iPhone 4S was a bit cheaper than the Galaxy on Vodacom.
ZarK
I'm getting the Galaxy SIII in January. I've been using both a Nokia N8 and an Iphone 4S lately. Have spent some quality time with a Galaxy SII as well... I'l keep the Nokia for its Camera and GPS functionality but for my needs I already prefer the SII to the Iphone 4S... From what I've gathered, The technological jump from the SII to the SIII is significantly more than the jump from the Iphone 4S to 5 which makes it a very easy decision for me... Both are great mobile devices. Larger screen and better performance outweighs the cosmetic advantage the iphone has. Once secure in its Otterbox, they all look the same anyway except for the screen size...
epictring
Better in performance? Better on paper tells a small story...
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ftcl
I have the very first Galaxy S (due for upgrade early in the new year) The only reason why I took it originally was that it was a lot cheaper than the iPhone and that will probably be the deciding factor once again.
Also, I reckon the only reasons for considering these devices are geek and cool factor. If I'm honest, I mostly use my phone to listen to music and for social media... :-[
ZarK
Depending on how much experience you have with different brands and OS's, the specs can tell you a lot in fact...
Both these devices are powerful, each offering more power than the average user will ever need... I preferred the performance of the SII to the performance of the i4S. (Both great devices.) I'd only recommend one or both after I've spent enough time with them both to form a first-hand opinion... Based on previous experience and current specs, I prefer the one with the big screen and I'm sure I'm going to love its performance as well... Nothing wrong with the i5, just not my first choice...
Norman86
The Nokia Lumia 920 is being released in SA this month too..
just something else to consider! and as the age old saying goes, try before you buy..
Norman86
epictring wrote:
The iPhone 5 prices aren't known on contract yet. But the iPhone 4S was a bit cheaper than the Galaxy on Vodacom.
forgot to add on this... im also a cellphone dealer... and price on the iphone 5 16gb is around the 12k mark... price could drop, but not yet, and not by much...
epictring
Any contract pricing yet?
Norman86
sorry, no...
I dont deal with contracts either! cash is the name of the game!
