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iPhone4 vs Samsung Galaxy (47 comments)

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Posted by tbone @ 07:40 CST, 7 December 2011 - iMsg

I would like to know peoples opinions for the following 4 phones:

iPhone 4
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy SII
iPhone 4s

I need a new phone pretty bad and I'm probably going to get one of these. I am wondering what would be the most worthwhile for me when it comes to bang for buck and user ability.

Price's go like this:

Samsung Galaxy > iPhone 4 8gb > Samsung Galaxy 2 > iPhone 4s 16gb

I have a macbook air and it's currently my main dev pc (plus for apple) but iTunes is not available in South Africa (minus for apple) (appstore and iCloud is available in SA)

In the deals available, the galaxy 2 gets more minutes but less data, iphone 4 gets less minutes but more data. Galaxy 1 gets minutes and data.

Don't know what the deals for the iPhone 4s as it's only being released 16th of December here and I'm waiting to hear from the stores for deals.

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<< Comment #1 @ 08:00 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

rahzei

Get the Galaxy S2, it's getting ICS early next year

<< Comment #2 @ 08:14 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

melechesh '

Ask yourself... what do you need in a mobile phone? Then, buy a cheap Nokia.

<< Comment #3 @ 08:29 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

r1ddler - Reply to #2

ability to call, SMS and an mp3 player, everything else is pointless imho, maybe if it has a very good photocamera, which i have, but havent used since i bought the thing more or less

<< Comment #4 @ 08:40 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

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tbone - Reply to #2

I currently spent $12 per month with a shit phone. Spending $28 per month for a much much better phone, isn't exactly going to break my bank.

The ability to have a music player, internet and a camera on myself all the time would be very helpful.

<< Comment #5 @ 09:14 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

melechesh ' - Reply to #4

during work hours maybe... but really its best to leave "going places" and "internet access" two different things. You need to disconnect brah!

<< Comment #6 @ 09:34 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

cerb0z - Reply to #5

This, don't have internet on my Galaxy cos i'm feeling like some 'plug-in device' for computers already.

<< Comment #7 @ 10:07 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

Demiurge '

iPhone 4, as it does everything you need and is reliable. I'm guessing you don't need siri :)

<< Comment #8 @ 10:22 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

[eXodus]

s2 is the better phone, and is a lot more durable. also android allows u to customize ur phone, with apple forcing u to use shitty itunes for instance.

Edit:
unless ur a hipster, then u should definitely go for the iphone

Edited by [eXodus] at 10:23 CST, 7 December 2011

<< Comment #9 @ 10:30 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

losty

I've never bought an apple product but my next phone may well be an iPhone. the quality of the apps on the istore is much higher and more focused. android is catching up but with such a wide range of handsets consistent quality is bound to suffer. every multi-platform app seems to run better on ios. there's better and more affordable hardware elsewhere but the istore makes the decision swing in favour of ios imo.

<< Comment #10 @ 11:01 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

Galaxy S series has Gorilla glass screen, removable battery, microSD slot, supports Flash

the iphone lacks all of these and loses by default

<< Comment #34 @ 20:16 CST, 12 December 2011 >>

By

KittenIgnition - Reply to #10

I thought the iPhone 4 also had Gorilla Glass?

<< Comment #35 @ 20:35 CST, 12 December 2011 >>

By

Demiurge ' - Reply to #34

so? its for fags so it doesn't count

<< Comment #36 @ 20:40 CST, 12 December 2011 >>

By

KittenIgnition - Reply to #35

:DDD

<< Comment #37 @ 07:53 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

Aquashark - Reply to #34

it doesn't: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elKxgsrJFhw

<< Comment #11 @ 11:38 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

Six16

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is really plastically and feels cheap. For the love of god, test them both and see what you prefer.

I'd go for the 4s but remember, in 6 months time there will be an iPhone 5 with a bigger screen (which is what I'm waiting for myself).

<< Comment #12 @ 13:05 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

skint

I bought an 4s a month ago and it's the best phone I've had, I don't find it limiting at all with the amount of apps (and games available) I was using android before on a htc hero but since buying an iPad ive got the apple bug.
Another of the big factors for me was the size, these smart phones arnt exactly small but the iPhone isn't too bad whilst i found the galaxy 2 stupidly big.

iPad 2 and iPhone 4s are great gaming devices too such as ravenmark (turn based strategy) infinity blade 2 (dunno) real racing 2 and the cave shoot em ups all getting played quite regularly. I know that's not why you buy a phone but they are equal to any portable gaming console and even match up to late ps2 early xbox360 titles.

<< Comment #13 @ 13:21 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

troII

i have a iphone4 and im happy with it, dnno about samsung , but if you want a awesome handy get the xphone =D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0RqPhr-hdA

Edited by troII at 13:22 CST, 7 December 2011

<< Comment #14 @ 15:16 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

zengfu

Totally go for Samsung Galaxy S2..

<< Comment #15 @ 15:54 CST, 7 December 2011 >>

By

pks

I've had a Galaxy S since they came out in Canada, it's never had a problem but it's obsolete compared to the new Droid devices.

I would go with the Galaxy Nexus if you want Android.

<< Comment #16 @ 01:48 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

tbone

I know people here generally lean away from apple, but I think I'm going to get the iphone 4. No one recommended the Galaxy S and the S2 is more expensive and the data plans are shit. I don't really mind about not being able to call, but I also want to use the phone as a modem for my laptop when I'm on the go.

If the dataplans were better for the S2, I probably would have gone for it, I like the idea of being able to customize the OS. At the same time, it will be cool to have all my devices sync.

<< Comment #17 @ 02:19 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

Demiurge ' - Reply to #16

when you jailbreak it, just get iTether from installous

<< Comment #26 @ 13:37 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

skint - Reply to #17

If I jailbreak my 4s will I lose things like being able to use iTunes or does the phone function completely as normal?

<< Comment #28 @ 14:10 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

Demiurge ' - Reply to #26

yeah, functions as normal.

<< Comment #18 @ 06:41 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

hyper_

I recently got a SGSII, it's brilliant in every way really. Highly customizable especially if you root it and install a custom ROM. I love android as well, much better than iOS in my experience. (I had an iPod touch 4th gen which I've now sold).

About syncing you can get apps that sync, even over wifi, no need to connect the cable to PC. Personally though I prefer dragging and dropping files. You're not forced to use iTunes to sync like with apple.

It's not really a phone, more like a pocket PC :)

<< Comment #21 @ 08:09 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

evoke - Reply to #18

What ROM are you running?

<< Comment #23 @ 11:46 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

hyper_ - Reply to #21

CheckROM v4 with ICS theme, DarkKnight v2.3 kernal, and using GO Launcher EX

Edited by hyper_ at 11:47 CST, 8 December 2011

<< Comment #19 @ 06:53 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

brz

if you dont want siri just get an iphone 4 and jailbreak it. apps free np

<< Comment #20 @ 07:35 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

Bob

.

Edited by Bob at 13:37 CDT, 28 June 2024

<< Comment #22 @ 08:27 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

Go for a Galaxy SII. iOS sucks ass compared with Android and the Galaxy SII looks much better.

<< Comment #24 @ 12:14 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

Gravgon

People will tell you the Galaxy is better for many reasons and they're all valid.

But once you've tried an iPhone 4, you don't want anything else.

<< Comment #25 @ 13:17 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

Aquashark - Reply to #24

iPhone4 is inferior in the vast majority (if not all) hardware aspects compared to Galaxy S2

tell me you're joking if you think iOS alone can compensate for all that? especially with Ice Cream Sandwich and Cyanogen Mod around the corner

<< Comment #29 @ 14:21 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

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Gravgon - Reply to #25

No, you are right. The Galaxy is a better piece of hardware and the HTC phones are also better than the iPhone 4 and cheaper.

Everything on paper is in favour of the Galaxy over the iPhone.

But there is something with iPhones (and most Apple products) that makes you love them at the first try.

I can't say exactly what it is though, maybe it's iOS or their simplicity or their look or their weight or maybe just the hype around them.

Edited by Gravgon at 14:21 CST, 8 December 2011

<< Comment #30 @ 14:29 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

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Demiurge ' - Reply to #29

Android is a messier and a less stable OS, because it is trying to accommodate many more form factors and configurations, while at the same time allowing more modifications. It's an Apples(c) and oranges comparison, as at the other end of the spectrum iOS is more tightly tied to the hardware device than anyone else can manage, and is restrictive.

<< Comment #27 @ 14:09 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

I own a Galaxy S and it's an awesome phone, but credits due where credits due. When I use people's iPhones I'm always jealous with the app store. Android market seems bottom of the barrel in comparison. it will pick up, no doubt, but it blows. hardware wise, the galaxy s trumps the iPhone. the iPhone "desktop" is a joke. when apple makes the desktop on the iPhone like the android one, I'll probably switch. if you don't care about games and apps, galaxy s :)

<< Comment #31 @ 16:56 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

cumrag

Any recommendations for an Android phone with a physical keyboard?

<< Comment #32 @ 17:15 CST, 8 December 2011 >>

By

pks - Reply to #31

Droid 3 is really the only one worth looking at.

<< Comment #33 @ 20:07 CST, 12 December 2011 >>

By

fur*q

If sound is important to you, the the Galaxy 1 is the one to go for. You root it and then add Supercirios - Voodoo app. This unleaches the power of the Wolfson WM8994 DAC with its (almost) audiophile sound quality. It will shit all over just about all music players portable or not!

<< Comment #38 @ 12:33 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

crea* '

Galaxy 1 is too expensive, how about galaxy w, almost half the price look it up

or other not ridiculously priced smart telephones

<< Comment #39 @ 13:04 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

p4r4

Do you want to constantly lurk for hours on Android forums, regularly read news and articles about smartphones, aggressively participate in "iPhone vs Android" discussions, always search for some new apps to download, constantly customize, tweak, hack stuff, etc, etc? Then obviously Samsung.
If you want to live your normal life and you think that phone is just a tool that does not deserve your constant attention every day, and should just let you do your stuff without getting in your way, then iPhone.

<< Comment #41 @ 17:49 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

cumrag - Reply to #39

why you on probation son?

<< Comment #43 @ 23:18 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

crea* ' - Reply to #39

that is a completely false portraial of reality, which even does not take in account money. For an ever so slight effort which is minuscule for people with some computer skills you get everything for free on android (I don't mean cracking, unlocking, whatever, legally) whereas you have to pay hard money on apple devices for just about anything, beginning with the phone itself for 800� ROFL

Edited by crea* at 23:23 CST, 13 December 2011

<< Comment #40 @ 13:17 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

Nukm

<< Comment #42 @ 18:04 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

p4r4 - Reply to #40

That's actually a pretty good demonstration that Samsung has no clue at all about phones.

<< Comment #44 @ 23:20 CST, 13 December 2011 >>

By

crea* ' - Reply to #42

hi there apple lover fanboi. I can say with complete certainty you own an iphone and probably some other aplle shit. have an nice pay.

<< Comment #45 @ 00:59 CST, 14 December 2011 >>

By

erok

i don't own a smartphone, i have a computer for that...although i did receive a kindle fire as a gift and it's pretty cool for watching stuff when i'm pooping, other than that i use it for reading. once they all merge into one in 10 years or so i'll make an expensive purchase that i'll actually get real use out of. i thought about getting a smartphone but then i realized i'd be spending an extra $360 a year for something that i'd actually use the cool features for maybe 5 minutes a day

<< Comment #46 @ 17:01 CST, 14 December 2011 >>

By

guts

samsung galaxy nexus rules them all!

http://www.google.com/nexus/

Edited by guts at 17:09 CST, 14 December 2011

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