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So no iphone 5, what are currently the leading android alternatives?
- Thread starter Max Paper
- Start date
- Jul 7, 2003
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Same here (sort of): iPhone 3Gs on it's last legs...what's the best bet now? Never used any Android devices so I'm a bit in the dark. One of those, or a 4S??
MattBackHome
Well-known member
- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,827
I would also like some (sage NSC) advice on this. What are the benefits of moving away from iPhone?
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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the Samsung galaxy S II is considered best phone and the HTC Sensation is a top one. but if you are used to iOS you probably wont like android even if the device is better.
willyfantastic
New member
- Mar 1, 2009
- 2,368
only recently moved onto my dads old 3gs he gave me from a blackberry.
have an upgrade in feb, debating the new iphone as essentially those bastards will probably release something by june.
have an upgrade in feb, debating the new iphone as essentially those bastards will probably release something by june.
tinx
Well-known member
That pretty much sums it up in a nutshell. The sensation is a very nice phone actually. I am sticking with my iPhone 4 but if I was in the market for a new phone at this time I would opt for the sensation over the iphone 4s. And thats coming from an Apple addict.
Goldstone Rapper
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If you have bought loads of apps on iOS, it probably makes sense to stick around with iOS.
Goldstone Rapper
Rediffusion PlayerofYear
What is it that you like about the HTC Sensation?
The best Android phone today will be the second best next week and all but obsolete by Christmas. Enjoy.
Kumquat
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- Mar 2, 2009
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Yeah I'd be interested to know that too - virtually everyone I speak to thinks the iphone pisses all over the androids hands down so I was gonna upgrade to the iphone 4s which I'm allowed to do on 24th December. Although could upgrade now to the iphone4.
To be fair though (and I am an Apple fan), if you can get a Samsung Galaxy thing on a 12 month contract, then that's a massive advantage. The next iPhone might not be out for 6-9 months, but if you've still got another 12-15 before you can upgrade to it....
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
How do the latest iphones (4 & 4s) compare to the Galaxy S II and HTC Desire in terms of battery life? That's the main bug-bear I have about moderm high tech phones. My current phone (Sony Ericsson Satio) has terrible battery life (<1 day) unless you don't use it!
Not if you buy the phone SIM free. You can then punt it on whenever you like and Apple kit being Apple kit, you'll not have lost much money on the phone in that time.
(Of course, having a spare £500-£700 available to buy the phone outright may be a challenge for some)
brightn'ove
cringe
I think you may find that the iPhone 4S only just catches up with the current android devices.
- Thread starter
- #15
Really?? So Apple really are being left behind or not true?
It's a matter of opinion. It's not difficult to argue that the iPhone 4S...
- Is the fastest
- Has the best screen
- Has the best camera
- Has the best battery life
- Has the best OS
- Has the best range of apps
Android fanboys would argue the same on most points.
The fact is the modern range of Smartphones are all very decent devices that are unlikely to disappoint on most levels. Battery life remains a bugbear for many, although I think it is fair to say that the iPhone does better in this as most users do not need to worry about turning things off and/or running 'battery optimisation' apps to try and keep their phone running for a whole day.
My wife's recently replaced her i-phone with the latest htc. She loves the new phone and isn't bothered by the switch in os. She did a lot of research before she bought and came to the conclusion, that as much as she liked her i-phone at that moment there were better phones on the market. Not sure how the latest apple phone changes this.
tinx
Well-known member
Speed, build quality, screen, home screen features. Nothing earth shattering but it is around £250 cheaper than an iphone 4s for similar specs.
Mr Everyone
New member
For me, the finest phone out in today's market is Samsung's Galaxy S2.
If you want to compare the iPhone 4S with Galaxy S2:
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II - Full phone specifications
Apple iPhone 4S - Full phone specifications
If you want to compare the iPhone 4S with Galaxy S2:
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II - Full phone specifications
Apple iPhone 4S - Full phone specifications
Mr Everyone
New member
Ha ha! Have you not seen Samsung's sexy AMOLED screen on their Galaxy S range?
Also, replace, BEST, with, PRICIEST.
Android's entire app market = 60% are free. Apple's app market = 20% are free. Angry birds is free for Android, 59p for the Apple user.
Hey, it's only a few pennies, but soon adds up.