I'm thinking of trading my HTC one x for an iPhone 4s. Should I go for it or not? The only thing that's holding me back right now is that this phone is legit brand new I just got it a few days ago and bechus it's still brand new I'm kind of second guessing if I should go through with the trade
So I'm asking my fellow xda people for any opinions
But pls don't say "stick with the one x" only bechus you don't like
or hate the iphone or vice versa
I want some real honost opinions pls
Thanks in advance
Only pro I see is that the 4s will sell for a lot still
a box of kittens said:
Only pro I see is that the 4s will sell for a lot still
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Yeah that's true I've been seeing prices higher on the iPhone's 4s side than the HTC one x non store related..but one of the main reasons I kind of wanna do the trade is that you can buy so many awsome cases/accssories for the iPhone 4s & no matter how old the phone may be its always gonna be supported as to android devices the phone stop getting its support as soon as a new device gets released and the support and price point gets lower and lower
I'd keep the One X because it has a nicer display, battery lasts longer, and you can customize it.
I'd trade because you probably wouldnt like modifying your phone anyway. You might as well get the phone that everyone else bought.
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ECEXCURSION said:
I'd keep the One X because it has a nicer display, battery lasts longer, and you can customize it.
I'd trade because you probably wouldnt like modifying your phone anyway. You might as well get the phone that everyone else bought.
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Yeah that's another reason of why if I should do the trade or not..the one x does have a bigger and better display
And as far as modding goes I used to be a mod/flash freak ever since the original Motorola droid days lol
But I've gotten bored of doing the whole modding and slowly got tired of it so I'd figure I'd go for an iPhone.
Yeah I can still jailbreak it but as far as android modding it doesn't even come close to it
In my eyes the two don't even compare. It's like apples and oranges. The XL is better in every sense.
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marcviado said:
Yeah that's true I've been seeing prices higher on the iPhone's 4s side than the HTC one x non store related..but one of the main reasons I kind of wanna do the trade is that you can buy so many awsome cases/accssories for the iPhone 4s & no matter how old the phone may be its always gonna be supported as to android devices the phone stop getting its support as soon as a new device gets released and the support and price point gets lower and lower
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The One X is definitely a better phone. However, my biggest disappointment with android phones in general is the lack of third party support (and sometimes even manufacturer support) when it comes to accessories. The One X lacks even a dock! So, if you are interested in things like that, I'd do the trade. Just be prepared for a slower phone
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In my eyes the two don't even compare. It's like apples and oranges. The XL is better in every sense.
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lol Sense I see what you did there
But really I would NEVER trade my one X for iPhone, downgrade for sure. If you got bored with customizing this phone you will be EXTREMELY bored with the iphone...
I set up phones all the time at my job for my clients and I got really bored with the iPhone 5 just by setting it up... the OS is outdated and over rated. I hope for Apple's sake they step it up this year...
"bechus" could be the worst and dumbest misspelling I've seen in months. Do people even HAVE school anymore? (retracted if English is not your first language)
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"bechus" could be the worst and dumbest misspelling I've seen in months. Do people even HAVE school anymore? (retracted if English is not your first language)
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That's how I spell bechus, never had a problem. Tehehe. Yeah I'm going to error on the side of caution and say that English is not a first language.
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Hell, I wouldn't even trade my One X for an iPhone 5. The One X ****s all over the iPhone 4S and even wipes its ass with it.
1. Trade your hox
2. Get the iPhone
3. Trade/sell for something better and more android-y
4.??????
5.PROFIT!!!
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I replaced my iPhone 4 with my HOX so I'm probably well qualified to answer this question.
It mostly comes down to iOS vs. Android and the larger screen.
I wanted a much bigger screen. Not everyone cares about this.
iOS tends to be smoother and snappier on a stock phone but is quite dated when compared to Android. If you're thinking of jailbreaking, stick with Android. There's not much you can do with a jailbroken iPhone that you can't do with a rooted Android. And iOS really starts to slow down and get unstable the more you mod it.
The iPhone 4 is heavier.
As noted, there are far more accessories for iPhones. This is probably the only thing I really miss.
Thanks for the honest opinions guys,I went ahead and did the trade. I was liking the fact that the iPhone is supported by so many 3rd party stores,so many accessories,and I like the fact that even though it is an older device since the iPhone 5 came out its still managing to get so many support
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Thanks for the honest opinions guys,I went ahead and did the trade. I was liking the fact that the iPhone is supported by so many 3rd party stores,so many accessories,and I like the fact that even though it is an older device since the iPhone 5 came out its still managing to get so many support
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He'll be back....they always come back. iPhone's are indeed snappy and grandma friendly but once the comfortability sets in so does the boredom. Then theyre left wanting more access and more control...BAM! Jailbroken iPhone which turns into a heap of crap. And thus returning to android when they get tired of dealing with it the lag and freezing.
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I'm thinking of trading my HTC one x for an iPhone 4s. Should I go for it or not? The only thing that's holding me back right now is that this phone is legit brand new I just got it a few days ago and bechus it's still brand new I'm kind of second guessing if I should go through with the trade
So I'm asking my fellow xda people for any opinions
But pls don't say "stick with the one x" only bechus you don't like
or hate the iphone or vice versa
I want some real honost opinions pls
Thanks in advance
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Well, the whole iOS vs. Android debate is pretty opinionated. It's based off the user, so I am going to give you my opinion.
First off, this is someone who went from the HTC Hero, to the iPhone 3GS, to the iPhone 5, to the Evita. I was able to jailbreak the 3GS, and it was pretty good (so as my iPads as well). Then I got the iPhone 5. At the time it was not able to be jailbroken, so it was not really special. Sure it was slim and fast as hell, but that's it. I didn't really get any custom-ability with it. Then I got the One X, and rooted it three months later (avoid warranty issues), and never looked back. Even though I could jailbreak the 3GS, I get MORE features with the One X. Not to mention, different ROMs. With the iOS, you can install tweaks from Cydia and a few themes, but at the end of the day, it is still the software that Apple wants you to have. With Android, you can go from 4.0.4 to 4.2.2, and get FULL control over your phone. As far as jailbreaking vs rooting, they are both the same thing. Giving the user access to the system files. If you enjoy your One X, then I would not trade it in. With ROMs made for the Evita, it runs fast as hell. I never messed with a 4S, but my iPhone 5 was pretty fast. Not to mention, you will lose screen size (4.7" to 3.5"). If you want something new, then go far it, but I would suggest playing with an iPhone 4S, before you make the switch.
P.S. Siri is a cool feature which is a selling point (for novice phone users), but isn't something that should be sold on alone. Google Now is a close competitor, and does things as well.
At the end of day, the choice is yours. And to to give you an answer: I don't think you should do it.
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He'll be back....they always come back. iPhone's are indeed snappy and grandma friendly but once the comfortability sets in so does the boredom. Then theyre left wanting more access and more control...BAM! Jailbroken iPhone which turns into a heap of crap. And thus returning to android when they get tired of dealing with it the lag and freezing.
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lol, i thought i was the only who got bored with a jailbroken device. The best thing was Installous, even though it is illegal..it was the best thing. But my Evita is too freaking amazing.
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marcviado said:
Thanks for the honest opinions guys,I went ahead and did the trade. I was liking the fact that the iPhone is supported by so many 3rd party stores,so many accessories,and I like the fact that even though it is an older device since the iPhone 5 came out its still managing to get so many support
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Fiddle sticks. We will miss you.
Face palm lol
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Like I said guys just chus you may hate the iPhone doesn't mean other people "HAVE" to hate it as well.and I did the trade not chus I feel like the iPhone is better or not chus I hate android but because iPhones have the most support in every aspect of the device. I really don't care about rooting and using roms or jailbreaking.i feel if you need to root a device and use a rom to make it more smoother and better to your liking why not just get something that you will like in the first place so you don't have to do that. So no hate intended on both android or iOS. I just did the switch because if you didn't notice once an android device gets released it gets support shortly after once a new device hits the market that device loses all the support and it gains to the new device as to where the iPhone it's always gonna be supported no matter what. So if your gonna hate on me just because I did the trade chus you hate on the iPhone then I apologize.like I said in the op just wanted some opinions and that was it. Thank you again to the ones who gave honest opinions
With that said I feel that this thread is no longer needed and am requesting to close this thread
I bought an iPhone just recently. I like it a lot but its missing basic features that android has. Such as mass storage or making a freaking ringtone without using a computer. I always root and run custom roms on my android phones and really enjoy them over the stock rom. Mostly roms like CyanogenMod. Of course I'm jail broke and I find it extremely hard and expensive to customize. Unless you warez the jailbroke apps. Android is extremely easy to root and backup apps or uninstall ones that come with the phone. Side loading is as simple as pressing install however Ios blocks this completely, unless you jailbreak. There are no widgets, alternate keyboards (granted you can download an app to type somewhere else on the screen then cut and paste where you want it, defeats the purpose doesn't it) , messaging replacements, launchers, or pretty much anything that you love about android. You like it Apples way or the highway.
In my opinion everything that it does is smooth and works great. Android gets second hand games, for example plants vs zombies. It's a good game on android but if you ever play it on iPhone you'll be upset. Only half the game was provided by ea games on the android version and its the same price. Most other games such as tapped out the Simpsons are released way later. But the main reason is the compatibility issues devs face. There are 5 or so iPhones but thousands of android devices with many different types of hardware making it extremely hard to code and optimize compared to iOS. Updates are pushed to the iPhone family frequently and you run the latest version with having to wait for Sammy, HTC, Sony, or other manufacturers to push out an update. Unless you want to jailbreak of course then you have to wait for devs to find an exploit to allow you to jail break.
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Like I said guys just chus you may hate the iPhone doesn't mean other people "HAVE" to hate it as well.
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Now you realize that this being a forum specific to the HTC One X, that the vast majority of users here own and love their One X. So suggesting to get rid of it, is not going to generate the most objective feedback. If we thought the iPhone was a better device, we wouldn't be here!
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So if your gonna hate on me just because I did the trade chus you hate on the iPhone then I apologize.I said in the op just wanted some opinions and that was it. Thank you again to the ones who gave honest opinions
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Nobody here even remotely flamed or hated on you. If they don't like iOS, that is their "honest opinion".
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Just as the title says really, interested to know if any of you have dropped your iPhone4 in favour of the Nexus S and if so are you happy with your choice?
I have a reason for asking this and it's for neither iPhone or Nexus bashing purposes
My brother did. He is loving the NS.
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I did. Reasons: tmobile promo data plan 1500 min, unl texts and data for 80.00 month.
Also love android. That being said, I miss media features and games of iOS. Also things I hate about att is the fact that you can't download a file bigger than 10 mb olvia 3g or the fact that youtube quality suck on 3g. And all of that after fork out 30 dollars a month. On t mobile you don't have any of those restrictions and you pay the same.
I decided to vote with my wallet ant give my money to tmobile ans google/ samsung.
Like I said, I really miss ios media features but I'm trying to live without ios. I understand that my reqsoning has more to do with carrier itslef rather than iphone 4, but all those things I mentioned above as a whole made me switch to nexus s and tmobile.
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One reason I almost did is I really liked the TV tube effect when you press the sleep button. Instead I ported it to the iPhone ;-) Watch here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIfSrPA6j6U
I did. Between the plan price and gingerbread I can say I'm totally satisfied.
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I switched over from iPhone 4 and Rogers (kinda like ATT even in terms of pricing) to the Nexus S on Mobilicity (40$ unlimited everything plan) but I kinda wish I hadn't now. Main reason is that I used to use FaceTime ALL THE TIME on my iPhone 4 and expected Google to back the Nexus S up with some kinda of video chat but they didnt and Tango is lacking...
may not be the same thing, but a friend of mine has an iPhone4 and i let him play around with my phone for a lil and he loves it, wishes he could switch
Thanks all, reason I ask is that I was considering going the other way! IPhone as stock would be a definite no but a jailbroken iPhone is another ball game.
Carrier aside, I'm buying sim free so its the £430 Nexus S I currently have or return and buy the £500 iPhone 4.
Really can't make up my mind!
why do you need to ask other people to give you an oppinon, im sure you can formulate your own.
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why do you need to ask other people to give you an oppinon, im sure you can formulate your own.
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Please don't get defensive just because I mentioned I MAY prefer the iPhone 4.
I'm not asking for anyone's opinion on whether I should switch, I'm asking those that HAVE switched (albeit the other way) if they are happy with their decisions.
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Please don't get defensive just because I mentioned I MAY prefer the iPhone 4.
I'm not asking for anyone's opinion on whether I should switch, I'm asking those that HAVE switched (albeit the other way) if they are happy with their decisions.
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Im not getting offended, ive owned iPhones in the past, but what im saying is that, your asking people if they have switched and what reasons, everyone has there own opinion on the devices, why not formulate your own,
there reasons/opinions may not reflect how you feel. Chances are if your debating on switching thats enough of a reason to go and get yourself a iPhone
I did and love it. I was expecting to miss the fluidity of iOS, but Gingerbread has surprised me despite the improvements I knew it had made in this area.
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your asking people if they have switched and what reasons, everyone has there own opinion on the devices, why not formulate your own,
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No, I am asking people if they have switched and if they are happy that they did so, I'm not asking for (or interested in) reasons and I am not asking specifically for opinions of either device.
Most people who have replied to this thread so far have understood my question, thankfully.
The Nexus S is a great device and I have barely touched my laptop in the time I have had it. The iPhone also has its merits and like anything its all swings and roundabouts!
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One reason I almost did is I really liked the TV tube effect when you press the sleep button. Instead I ported it to the iPhone ;-) Watch here:
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You were going to base your decision of switching based on a small effect
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I switched over from iPhone 4 and Rogers (kinda like ATT even in terms of pricing) to the Nexus S on Mobilicity (40$ unlimited everything plan) but I kinda wish I hadn't now. Main reason is that I used to use FaceTime ALL THE TIME on my iPhone 4 and expected Google to back the Nexus S up with some kinda of video chat but they didnt and Tango is lacking...
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Fascinating. Obviously, you have friends and family with Mac's but you are the first person I've read that uses FT all the time. You came to rely on it that much?
I switched from iphone 3g to ns, and am living it.theres nothing major that I could on iphone that I can't do on ns. internationalization support (japanese) ime sucks on android, you have to rely on 3rd party support, but otherwise I'm very happy. love the notifications and tight google integration.
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I just got the NS as my first smartphone after reading about various devices for a while (and not having a new phone in like 4 years), and so far I'm just stunned by the transition from my old dumbphone. My final choice was between the iPhone and the NS, as I see both as being comparatively high end phones for the two OS's. A buddy of mine has the iPhone 4, which I played around with for a while, but I ultimately went with the NS because the general user experience doesn't feel so controlled. That said, as a smartphone newbie, I think they're both really impressive devices.
Also, my old carrier was ATT, and they were starting to annoy me for various reasons.
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Didn't ditch the iPhone, but ditched ATT for T-Mobile's more reasonably priced plans.
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One reason I almost did is I really liked the TV tube effect when you press the sleep button. Instead I ported it to the iPhone ;-) Watch here:
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thats a very nice. i will buy it if it can do this effect on the lock screen.
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Im not getting offended, ive owned iPhones in the past, but what im saying is that, your asking people if they have switched and what reasons, everyone has there own opinion on the devices, why not formulate your own,
there reasons/opinions may not reflect how you feel. Chances are if your debating on switching thats enough of a reason to go and get yourself a iPhone
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first of all. its nice to have people feedback. thats why these forum exists. sure everyone can formulate on his own. we are not stupid. try to get that. and try to understand that its a actually a smart thing to do to ask for people feedback before making your own. thats why its called feedback. maybe you can provide X Y points why you didnt or why you did switch etc. and the user find it valuable information where he agrees with you. dont act like a smart ass who knows everything.
to stay on topic. no i didnt . i had galaxy S and i sold it for iphone 4. simply because i think the ios is more polished device out of the box. with cydia its amazing phone. i play like a 2 hours at least of games on mobile these days so that was a plus for the iphone. plus the device it self as hardware look sexier in my eyes than galaxy S or nexus S " just personal, other people might not agree"
what i miss tho is the bigger screen of android 4 inch compared to 3.5.
also. i am waiting for CES, its in few days. many of the new phones are going to be annouced in that show. it will be intresting to see.
and on the another hand. this month the LG optimus 2x coming out. while i know its an LG device. it also has much superior hardware than nexus S. aka dual core processor. tegra 2 gpu from nvidia and 1080p video recording.
my advise is to you or to anyone who didnt buy the nexus S. is to wait. see whats coming, then decide. the only reason you would want a nexus S is if u want pure google experiance. and to get updates as soon as they come out " even tho this is bull****. nexus 1 was said to be also pure google experiance to get updates as soon google get them out. and yet, they still didnt get 2.3 . i assume the same thing will happen when google partner up with new company for another nexus phone and new OS. and nexus S owners have to wait for the OS to be released on their system much like what the nexus 1 users are doing. "
its nothing but a marketing crap. yay. i got 2.3....1 yay before anyone else... :/
As much as I love how open android is I still think I may want to get an iphone 4. So can you guys give me some reasons that would make me not make this decision.
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ugh, why? This would be almost a waste of money. Consider that in the next 3-4 months a multitude of phones are dropping. For ex: iphone5, htc holiday (htc inspire hd), Samsung galaxy s 2, Lg Thrill, htc lead, Sony Xperia play, Samsung Attain....
I guess my question is, how would making the switch from Android to IOS honestly benefit you and your lifestyle? I prefer android simply because of the openness if I don't feel like sense then I got with cm7 if I feel like sense I flash a sense rom. With IOS you only get jail-broke or non jail-broke, in which some you can't even use i-tunes for apps, which i-tunes still has some apps that cydia doesn't. Not to mention almost all IOS apps are being ported to android.
Though I am just not a fan of apple; I personally don't see a reason to pay absurd amounts of money for something that is technologically behind the times, and over priced for the parts it contains. Take into consideration that everything but IOS is outsourced to other phone makers like lg and samsung.
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As much as I love how open android is I still think I may want to get an iphone 4. So can you guys give me some reasons that would make me not make this decision.
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I believe you would love the iPhone 4. I know I love mine. And I have Android and WP7. The iPhone 4 has the best battery life of all systems...purely amazing...and just works so well. It isn't as sweet as WP7, but it has all the features and is perfectly reliable. You'll love the apps for iOS as well. I'd say go for it. But keep Android also.
The Wife has one. I opt'd for the inspire because;
1. Cheaper
2. More horse power with the OC
3. More Customization.
4. Games are finally coming in droves for Android.
5. Custom Roms. After a Jailbreak what can you load on an Iphone? Nothing great. I guess you can wear your pirate eye patch, but that is lame....
6. Smaller screen. Ho Damn, I can't stand using the eyephone for internet browsing. Its to small and missing flash....
7. In the near future there will be awesome phones and the iphone 5. Why get last years model?
Ect, ect, ect, ect....
I must say that if you are in this forum (XDA Android) asking about the benefits of IOS(Apple), then clearly you are a comment whore that already knows the in and outs of this.
Just my two cents
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I must say that if you are in this forum (XDA Android) asking about the benefits of IOS(Apple), then clearly you are a comment whore that already knows the in and outs of this.
Just my two cents
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He has an inspire and has every right to ask us how we feel about the switch.
Anyway back on topic. I wouldn't get the iPhone. You will be unhappy with it in a month. iOS has terrible memory management and is SEVERELY limited. It has great battery life because you can't do anything with it lol
There is no true multitasking on the iPhone. My battery life would be great of I closed every app immediately after using it. And I just can not stand how safari reformats everything to what it thinks looks best.
The only thing the iPhone has on android right now is its camera and screen resolution. That's it.
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I must say that if you are in this forum (XDA Android) asking about the benefits of IOS(Apple), then clearly you are a comment whore that already knows the in and outs of this.
Just my two cents
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Worst first comment ever.
...Way to go!
Well I kinda agree. There are several threads already asking about the iPhone 4. I mean come on. You can Google it and hear it from the guys that review every phone imaginable and get their two cents. Were not here to tell you to keep your inspire,instead make your own choice. The layouts of both phones are everywhere to be found and why tell a guy the reasons not to leave when he owns a inspire already? If you love your android,keep it. You know the ins and outs of IOS and honestly its over priced rubbish that is created year after year with very little upgrades just to make them apple brainwashed idiots keep buying hoping for a change....not happening. Want my opinion? Steve jobs and his entire apple company can stick with mac books and that other crap but not cell phones. They are scam artists and copying basterds that deserve to go back in time and sit a few years in pelican bay Penn and made someone's woman. Just like Samsung,you expect more,yet get pointed into disappointed. My iPhone 4 lasted exactly 12 hours and 37 mins. Received it before ATT closed one night and had it back in the AM. If you want a iPhone,go ahead,try it out. If you need info,search youtube or Google and you already know details. Just my two cents
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for one you can OC the inspire to 1.99 Ghz and with the iPhone 4 the processor is always at 800 Mhz, it's 1 Ghz underclocked to 800Mhz just like all other ios processors
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Well I kinda agree. There are several threads already asking about the iPhone 4. I mean come on. You can Google it and hear it from the guys that review every phone imaginable and get their two cents. Were not here to tell you to keep your inspire,instead make your own choice. The layouts of both phones are everywhere to be found and why tell a guy the reasons not to leave when he owns a inspire already? If you love your android,keep it. You know the ins and outs of IOS and honestly its over priced rubbish that is created year after year with very little upgrades just to make them apple brainwashed idiots keep buying hoping for a change....not happening. Want my opinion? Steve jobs and his entire apple company can stick with mac books and that other **** but not cell phones. They are scam artists and copying basterds that deserve to go back in time and sit a few years in pelican bay Penn and made someone's *****. Just like Samsung,you expect more,yet get pointed into disappointed. My iPhone 4 lasted exactly 12 hours and 37 mins. Received it before ATT closed one night and had it back in the AM. If you want a iPhone,go ahead,try it out. If you need info,search youtube or Google and you already know details. Just my two cents
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While I don't agree with how this was said (No swearing in the forums please) I agree with the the point r what was said. The only one that will be able to tell you how you will feel about it will be you after you have used it. I have been suprised by phones that I thight were garbage but turned out to be decent. All the info you will need about both your phones is all over the internet. Why make a post in a Development forum that is not even about the device your thinking about getting?
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I am currently a highschool graduate and am going overseas to study medicine and become a doctor.
I will be there for 5 years and i need to decide on a phone
The iphone i have decided on is the Iphone 5 which is going to come out
(Now before you start flaming me let me tell u thtat i am a die hard andorid fan and have always ran android)
i have an upgrade in november il tell my parents to use to buy me the new iphone and send it to mw
the reason im goign to iphone is because i love toying with android and it has so many more features that are in every way better than ios but the program im attending is a very hardcore program and i want to fore my self from toying with my phone cause that uses alot of time
so my end question is this should i trade my htc one x for an iphone now because when the new 5 comes out i would want to resell my phone and as everyone knows iphones have the best resale value
so will the htc have a better resale once the new iphone comes out or will the current 4s
thanks
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I am currently a highschool graduate and am going overseas to study medicine and become a doctor.
I will be there for 5 years and i need to decide on a phone
The iphone i have decided on is the Iphone 5 which is going to come out
(Now before you start flaming me let me tell u thtat i am a die hard andorid fan and have always ran android)
i have an upgrade in november il tell my parents to use to buy me the new iphone and send it to mw
the reason im goign to iphone is because i love toying with android and it has so many more features that are in every way better than ios but the program im attending is a very hardcore program and i want to fore my self from toying with my phone cause that uses alot of time
so my end question is this should i trade my htc one x for an iphone now because when the new 5 comes out i would want to resell my phone and as everyone knows iphones have the best resale value
so will the htc have a better resale once the new iphone comes out or will the current 4s
thanks
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I'd think hard about what you really want.... If you try love android as much as you say you do, you won't be happy with an iphone and you will spend more time kicking yourself then just being happy and staying on top of your studies while balancing phone stuff like a responsible adult...
That is not a flame just an honest statement.... You really should be able to moderate yourself... Checking the forums once a day and flashing a rom once a week sounds like a comfortable amount and will not distract from your studies
But if you really have to force yourself away from what you actually want then you can do that as well
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iPhones typically have the best resale value but by the fall the 4S will be so old that it's hard to say. I sold my 64gb iPhone 4S for $550 to help cover the cost of my HOX, and it was beat up all to hell. I would keep the One X, just because it is the better device. I will warn you though, switching to the iPhone is not going to keep you from playing with your phone. Between jailbreak mods and games, I was on that thing ALL THE DAMN TIME. It is a slick little device, and is just as tempting to fiddle with as the HOX is.
to answer your question tho, the iphone 4 will probably sell for more than your one X when the iP5 drops. The reason for this being HTC will already have a newer,better phone out by then. Not to knock it, im posting from an Android but the bottom line is i could sell my unlocked 32GB 4s and buy about 3 of the best flag ships Android has. The reason for this is that there is only 1 iphone per year(sometimes more) so when u get the iphone u know u will have the best apple offers for at least a year. When u get a HTC/MOTO/SAMMY, and its their flagship---u have maybe 4-5 months. With the only exception having been the GS2.
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Apple stuff holds the reale value very well.
Android phones drop in value a LOT faster. I don't think I'd go to an iPhone just to be tempted not to play with it. After all they can be jailbroken too.
Buy the one that you can actually unlock and use overseas. That's what matters.
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Buy the one that you can actually unlock and use overseas. That's what matters.
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exactly. and that's NEVER an iPhone (at least not on At&T)
Jail breaking and rooting/custom roms is very different. I'd think hard about it because it's us just so plain and boooooringggg
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Jail breaking and rooting/custom roms is very different. I'd think hard about it because it's us just so plain and boooooringggg
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totally agree but there's still a lot to play with on a jailbroken iPhone so that part of the argument still is relevant.
Yeah jailbreaking an iphone is nothing like rooting and ROMing an Android but there are still some cool mods and tweaks you can do (that usually end up mimicking native Android features lol). That said, the iPhone is anything but boring. It is a great little device. Limited, but great nonetheless.
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Yeah jailbreaking an iphone is nothing like rooting and ROMing an Android but there are still some cool mods and tweaks you can do (that usually end up mimicking native Android features lol). That said, the iPhone is anything but boring. It is a great little device. Limited, but great nonetheless.
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iphone's don't click is about the only thing good I can say right now.
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iphone's don't click is about the only thing good I can say right now.
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yeah yeah yeah
Everything else aside, I don't think any phone is going to last you for five years!
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Everything else aside, I don't think any phone is going to last you for five years!
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That's what I was thinking...
Lol no I'm going to upgrade every 2 or 1 year
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And can the one x be unlocked for international use?
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Is not about the phone, it is you. I am a smoker. Can I choose to smoke Cigar instead of normal cigarette so that I will smoke less or quit smoking? I don't think so.
Keep your HOX and live happily ever after. :laugh:
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And can the one x be unlocked for international use?
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You can buy your unlock code from eBay for something around $5. Or if you wait a few more months (end of this year), you can get the code from AT&T for free.
iPhone, you will have to entirely at the mercy of AT&T.
Android is more internationally friendly
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Is not about the phone, it is you. I am a smoker. Can I choose to smoke Cigar instead of normal cigarette so that I will smoke less or quit smoking? I don't think so.
Keep your HOX and live happily ever after. :laugh:
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Agree with this general notion. Med school (then residency and then internship) requires a ton of dedication, discipline and self control. If having one phone versus another is going to capsize your study habits, you have bigger issues to address than what phone to own.
When looking at the latest releases from HTC and Samsung this past month, it made me realize that these companies have made it really difficult for Apple to keep up their dominance in the coming years. Many people were blown away, myself included, by the iPhone 4. Fast reliable OS, beautiful screen, sexy industrial design. They have been able to milk that release for about 3 years now, and with the iPhone 5 it is starting to show its age.
But with the phones that have just been announced for 2013, I don't think Apple will ever be able to "wow" anyone with a future iPhone like they did with the iPhone 4. HTC and Samsung already released full HD displays so Apple can't make that revolutionary. NFC and wireless charging have already been introduced by a handful of phones. And Samsung even released a bluetooth game controller for their devices, something that Apple has neglected to do for years with their huge selection of games. And Google Now is much cleaner than Siri imo.
Who cares ?
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Who cares ?
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Exactly!
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Was just using a buddies 4s the other day and can't believe how many people fell for that device. I'd take my mytouch 4G over that any day if the week.
Marketing/advertising made apple and the simpletons.
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When looking at the latest releases from HTC and Samsung this past month, it made me realize that these companies have made it really difficult for Apple to keep up their dominance in the coming years. Many people were blown away, myself included, by the iPhone 4. Fast reliable OS, beautiful screen, sexy industrial design. They have been able to milk that release for about 3 years now, and with the iPhone 5 it is starting to show its age.
But with the phones that have just been announced for 2013, I don't think Apple will ever be able to "wow" anyone with a future iPhone like they did with the iPhone 4. HTC and Samsung already released full HD displays so Apple can't make that revolutionary. NFC and wireless charging have already been introduced by a handful of phones. And Samsung even released a bluetooth game controller for their devices, something that Apple has neglected to do for years with their huge selection of games. And Google Now is much cleaner than Siri imo.
So is it possible for Apple to bring back the iPhone 4 magic??
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You should probably delete that last line. But I agree iPhone was very cool back in the day. It was the ONLY smartphone... really. But now, even no-name chinese manufacturers such as Oppo & ZTE releasing phones that put the iPhone 5 to shame. IMHO, the only way Apple can survive now is to copy Android.. make phones bigger.. reduce the size of the icons, they make the phone look like a TOY! Also add some widgets to make the phone look less 'just full of icons'. If they do that I think they could definitely be back in the game.
Apple is great, I like the icons. But I agree with you, they should add some widgets
Apple products is totally crap compared to the devices within the same price range and even cheaper. It's good that people are starting to realize that. This company is a good example of mass brainwashing.
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Apple products is totally crap compared to the devices within the same price range and even cheaper. It's good that people are starting to realize that. This company is a good example of mass brainwashing.
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I don't think it's brainwashing. It has more to do with the what they were able to make.. which was a phone that was like no other phone before it. And also it didn't hurt that it had the logo of an American company.
Apple is currently falling behind with their software. It is very stable and great but I don't think Apple is going to make an extreme change to it. Older people love the fact that it is so easy to use while android peps love the customization.
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Apple is currently falling behind with their software. It is very stable and great but I don't think ....
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If Android would use the same version for years and never implement new features they also would be very stable. This said, I think since JB came out Android made a giant leap in stability. The problem is not with android, it's with Samsung bloatwares. I do loves some of their features but they are rushing to release to quickly.
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You should probably delete that last line. But I agree iPhone was very cool back in the day. It was the ONLY smartphone... really. But now, even no-name chinese manufacturers such as Oppo & ZTE releasing phones that put the iPhone 5 to shame. IMHO, the only way Apple can survive now is to copy Android.. make phones bigger.. reduce the size of the icons, they make the phone look like a TOY! Also add some widgets to make the phone look less 'just full of icons'. If they do that I think they could definitely be back in the game.
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you are right dude, now apple's stock price begin to drop to around 400$ (correct me if I am wrong) they have lost their magic when job is gone.
Now It's time for apple to catch android if they don't want to be like nokia or blackberry. but it's apple who want a big profit with minimal effort.
look at blackberry they wait for lost almost all of their market before make big innovation in z10, I think apple better realize they have lost and try to catch android this time.
Big android fan but I actually bought Iphone 5 too, why you may ask because of the build quality, it looked and felt quality. Android had nothing like it as far as build quality was concerned but that has changed this year with htc one. What a phone best looking device out there and I think that's not going to change this year.
I really hope htc does well and encourage others like samsung lg to move away from cheap looking plastic.
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Big android fan but I actually bought Iphone 5 too, why you may ask because of the build quality, it looked and felt quality. Android had nothing like it as far as build quality was concerned but that has changed this year with htc one. What a phone best looking device out there and I think that's not going to change this year.
I really hope htc does well and encourage others like samsung lg to move away from cheap looking plastic.
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Most of your comments seem to emphasised on aluminium vs plastic. I just hope you will be able to live with all the scratches (sooner or later) on aluminium unibody and won't put a case (plastic) on HTC one.
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oneinfour said:
When looking at the latest releases from HTC and Samsung this past month, it made me realize that these companies have made it really difficult for Apple to keep up their dominance in the coming years. Many people were blown away, myself included, by the iPhone 4. Fast reliable OS, beautiful screen, sexy industrial design. They have been able to milk that release for about 3 years now, and with the iPhone 5 it is starting to show its age.
But with the phones that have just been announced for 2013, I don't think Apple will ever be able to "wow" anyone with a future iPhone like they did with the iPhone 4. HTC and Samsung already released full HD displays so Apple can't make that revolutionary. NFC and wireless charging have already been introduced by a handful of phones. And Samsung even released a bluetooth game controller for their devices, something that Apple has neglected to do for years with their huge selection of games. And Google Now is much cleaner than Siri imo.
So is it possible for Apple to bring back the iPhone 4 magic??
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And?? Half of the internal components including the rubbish retina display of the iPhone 4s are made by Samsung anyways....
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Most of your comments seem to emphasised on aluminium vs plastic. I just hope you will be able to live with all the scratches (sooner or later) on aluminium unibody and won't put a case (plastic) on HTC one.
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Regarding scratches on HTC One , this is black HTC One as you can see, silver should be EVEN better since it doesn't have any color on it. I think HTC One will do just fine regarding scratches.
I would have to agree Apple got far ahead due to their strong marketing strategies.
But you have to say, that they were the one's who revolutionized the cell phone. Android came in much later. But if you say now, yes, Apple has lost its shine a little. But everywhere i go i still see people crazy about that thing. The brand name still packs a punch.
Me being an Android fan, would love to see Android rule. But give credit where its due.
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Me being an Android fan, would love to see Android rule.
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Android is slowly getting there, not sure if it's a blessing though. Looking at the amount of new members on XDA lately. A bunch of them don't even know how to put a widget on their screen(which tells me they come from Apple). I think Apple is good for some people. My 80 years old mom needs a non-customizable phone otherwise she'll change everything and won't remember where the dialer is.
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Android is slowly getting there, not sure if it's a blessing though. Looking at the amount of new members on XDA lately. A bunch of them don't even know how to put a widget on their screen(which tells me they come from Apple). I think Apple is good for some people. My 80 years old mom needs a non-customizable phone otherwise she'll change everything and won't remember where the dialer is.
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Agree. Some people still prefer to keep things simple. I cant imagine my mom customizing Android phones. She will lose track of what to do after a day or two.
But that being said, Android is getting there. But lets face it, competition is the key. I don't want Android to become like Windows of the mobile world. Competition is very important.
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But that being said, Android is getting there. But lets face it, competition is the key. I don't want Android to become like Windows of the mobile world. Competition is very important.
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Absolutely! For some reasons companies are turning into evil empire when they become too big. We need Apple to keep putting pressure on Android. Fortunately, 90% of the population is dum(phone wise), so Apple will still be there for a while.
Haha... yeah they would. I just hate the people who think owning an iPhone makes them higher beings than others! And believe me, there are many of them. I just don't get down to the details, coz i just don't care to explain!
That is just plain damn silly.
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
nathan96 said:
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
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You seem like somebody who does not know the difference between iOS and Android and also you claim that you cracked or damaged your phones for less than 1 year. Build quality is different among android OEMs and things have improved since then. I suggest you buy the HTC One or the samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony's flagship phones.
My sister has an iPhone and we dont live in the US, so if you live in the US and the ridiculous controlled nature of iOS is no concern for you, pricing is not and so on, get it.
Personally, I would never give more than 300 euro for an iphone.
Go watch some video comparisons, see that the iphone does not have HD screens, removable batteries and so on. But if you still insist on getting an iphone, buy it used. Dont be stupid to give $700 to a thing that has more shine and marketing in its name than it has anything amaizing to offer.
Windows phones do also look interesting, particularly the Nokia 808. Get anything but an iPhone. iOS7 looks good but all the features of iOS7 have been so long around, it makes iOS7 just a marketing move from apple.
As fine as an iPhone is, you should rather be picking up another Android phone again, because you may have downloaded quite some apps in the past. Thats one of the reasons why iPhone users find it pretty hard to change to an Android after using iOS a couple of years. They've paid for apps so they dont want to lose them just by going to another OS.
An iPhone also doesnt guarantee you that you dont drop it by accident and then breaks. But in the end you decide, as this is just my opinion. Ask a friend if he has an iPhone and if he could lend it to you for a week or so, so that you can gain your very own experience in the world of Apple.
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I had an iphone for about a year and loved it when i could jailbreak it, but once they patched up 6.1.3 it was back to normal and i hated it. its more for show. i got the s4 recently and when its stock it is like a jailbroken iphone, when i rooted it my mind was blown with how much i could do. plus the screen is better, it is faster, and a lot more customization. the htc one has a better screen than both and a great camera, but neither the iphone or htc one have gestures and they aren't as nice all around. the screen is a little smaller too. but if you think you need a strong phone the htc has a metal frame, but you can get a case for the s4 and it will be just as good.
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You seem like somebody who does not know the difference between iOS and Android and also you claim that you cracked or damaged your phones for less than 1 year. Build quality is different among android OEMs and things have improved since then. I suggest you buy the HTC One or the samsung Galaxy S4 or Sony's flagship phones.
My sister has an iPhone and we dont live in the US, so if you live in the US and the ridiculous controlled nature of iOS is no concern for you, pricing is not and so on, get it.
Personally, I would never give more than 300 euro for an iphone.
Go watch some video comparisons, see that the iphone does not have HD screens, removable batteries and so on. But if you still insist on getting an iphone, buy it used. Dont be stupid to give $700 to a thing that has more shine and marketing in its name than it has anything amaizing to offer.
Windows phones do also look interesting, particularly the Nokia 808. Get anything but an iPhone. iOS7 looks good but all the features of iOS7 have been so long around, it makes iOS7 just a marketing move from apple.
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As fine as an iPhone is, you should rather be picking up another Android phone again, because you may have downloaded quite some apps in the past. Thats one of the reasons why iPhone users find it pretty hard to change to an Android after using iOS a couple of years. They've paid for apps so they dont want to lose them just by going to another OS.
An iPhone also doesnt guarantee you that you dont drop it by accident and then breaks. But in the end you decide, as this is just my opinion. Ask a friend if he has an iPhone and if he could lend it to you for a week or so, so that you can gain your very own experience in the world of Apple.
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I had an iphone for about a year and loved it when i could jailbreak it, but once they patched up 6.1.3 it was back to normal and i hated it. its more for show. i got the s4 recently and when its stock it is like a jailbroken iphone, when i rooted it my mind was blown with how much i could do. plus the screen is better, it is faster, and a lot more customization. the htc one has a better screen than both and a great camera, but neither the iphone or htc one have gestures and they aren't as nice all around. the screen is a little smaller too. but if you think you need a strong phone the htc has a metal frame, but you can get a case for the s4 and it will be just as good.
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Thanks for the answers ! The thing is, that i really don't need nor want the gestures, the octa-core proccessor, ect ect...Just something good, that JUST WORKS like new all the time. I will use it for browsing, social apps and music (maybe streaming movies from my BOX account).
IPhone are expenssive here in israel. Iphone 4S like a 100$ less then a galaxy S4 and that's why im not sure. and HTC one and iphone 5 cost the same.
I need that phone for at least 3-4 years since im going to serve in the army for 3 years and army pay check is tiny
If you need a phone that is durable, get the xperia z.
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If you need a phone that is durable, get the xperia z.
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Don't like sony, and moto phones are very rare in israel.
I'd rather ger an S4 or and iphone 4S, and i cant decide.
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Don't like sony, and moto phones are very rare in israel.
I'd rather ger an S4 or and iphone 4S, and i cant decide.
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I would get an Iphone 5 if I were you.
it is proven that Iphone build quality is the best.
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I would get an Iphone 5 if I were you.
it is proven that Iphone build quality is the best.
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Thanks for the reply ! And yes, that's what people say, but nothing is really proven.
What are you basing your statement on ?
go for iPhone.. (any model)
As u say i need the most durable one.. then iPhone is best... I've used both S4 and iphone.. and to my bad luck... i have also experienced dropping them both... my iPhone 4S doesnt even feel the shock but the s4 is now at the service centre... REMEBER! features are always best in Samsung.. but long life comes as guarantee with Apple! If u lookin for Htc.. it has a metallic frame but still i would prefer apple
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Thanks for the reply ! And yes, that's what people say, but nothing is really proven.
What are you basing your statement on ?
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yes it is proven.. see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQkH1GHJ3Y
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yes it is proven.. see this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRQkH1GHJ3Y
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That does not prove anything
That only shows which one is more fragile but build quality is also the quality of the construction (how they got all the parts together) and the quality of the parts. And SGS4 has a thicker screen and plastic back, so its obvious
But thanks !
I'm probably gonna get and iphone 4S or 5.
htc one
I was a long time iphone user. a few months ago I switched to the nexus 4 and loved it. I sold it and bought the htc one when that came out. Now I just about ready to flash the google edition rom. I love the htc one. Its great with sense, but Im sure ill like it even more with stock android. The process seems really easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2341395 Go with the htc, youll love it.
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That does not prove anything
That only shows which one is more fragile but build quality is also the quality of the construction (how they got all the parts together) and the quality of the parts. And SGS4 has a thicker screen and plastic back, so its obvious
But thanks !
I'm probably gonna get and iphone 4S or 5.
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Of course it is some of the proof that the build quality between sgs4 and iphone 5, i5 have more advantages.
sure, thicker screen but more fragile than iphone 5.
IMO, comparison between 2 OSes, iOS is better than Android. (i5, dual core only & sgs4 octa core/quad core, but iOS is smoother)
S4...
I mean... I have an UNROOTED S4.. and it is crazily fast already...
How about a nexus 4 just bought a white one amazing build quality for a great price and apple doesn't even have HD screens stick to an Android
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nathan96 said:
hey guys,
just wanted to ask for your opinion.
I've had 3 androids so far. The Atrix 4G, xperia U and a Gnex which i sold due to a cracked screen.
Now i want to buy a new phone (actually, next month). I really like the S4 and the One, but I also want to try an iPhone because it "just works as is" for years and years. All three droids i had died withing a year tops ! or cracked....or started lagging badly...
Anyways, It's either one of the androids or an iphone 4S (if ill have the money the ill go for the expensive iphone 5).
what do you think, why, and have you had an iphone or an android ?
Thanks !
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I've an HTC One. It's my best buy ever.
I think iPhone it's the best phone, but I've never bought it because it's not funnny.
As you know, the best thing of Android it's the possibility to install custom ROMs.
One it's one of the most beautiful phones, and with this tool you can obtain bootloader unlocked, and root access fastly.
Galaxy S4. The end.
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