iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3

chauncyrenayCHANGED

iPhone5!!

randomtai

Go with this one!

NewChristina

My boyfriend and I have had our S3s for about 3 months and still love them. I did A LOT of researching reviews before making my decision. I am so, so happy I did the right thing.

secretlobster

This is like asking what religion you want to join

But since I think Apple is Satan and I've loved every Android device I've ever had (including my S3) I'm gonna say... S3.

_Elemenopee_

I have the GSIII and couldn't be happier!

onpoint1920

SG3.....#Beast It will take three or four updates for the iPhone to come up lol

grinner30

Samsung G4 comes out in February, so you might wish to hold off a bit if possible.

Laces_0ut

my iphones have crashed more than my android devices. combine that with the android devices having better features and its a no brainer.

YoungDoc2B

Why is this even a question? GS3, hands down. I love mine!

goonas

Try both and decide for yourself.
It amazes me how defensive people get about phones - its quite sad, there are more important things in this world to argue about.

MsTanya77

I have the Galaxy S3 and it is an AWESOME phone! iPhone used to be ahead of the game but now they are just trying to keep up! The iPhone 5 just has features we already had on the Galaxy: Thinner phone, bigger screen, etc. The apps are no different, they just have some different apps from Android, just like vice versa. Of course Android has an open network so more capability when uploading vids to Youtube and such. It is super fast, I just love mine, I have never wanted an iPhone ever.

Froggy1976

Just got the Samsung S3. I love it! I had the iphone 3s way back and Android is so much better.

bowser625

How's the battery life for both?

I'll be in the market in a couple months. I have a LG Ally right now and the battery is terrible. (I guess it depends on how much I use it)

randomtai

Try both and decide for yourself.
It amazes me how defensive people get about phones - its quite sad, there are more important things in this world to argue about.

This. :drinker:

dansls1

Both are great an you won't go wrong with either. I'm sticking with iPhone mainly because of the amount of apps i've paid for.

This - and the learning curve to go to a new phone are why I have an iphone 5. Also whomever said the S3 was cheaper - it's $199 for each with contract.

Denise1224

I got the iphone for the same reason. Although they're making great strides with making the Droids more user friendly and I did try the S3 in the store I still found that being made of plastic it felt "cheap" in my hand where the iphone feels like a quality piece of equipment ... I couldn't justify spending the same amount of money on something that feels like its cheaply made... If Samsung put a little more thought into the design and made it feel like its worth $200 then I might consider it .. until then iphone for me :-)

mrmarius

Can you back up your S3 to an online source like with the iPhone (the Cloud)?

but of course

Froggy1976

Both are great an you won't go wrong with either. I'm sticking with iPhone mainly because of the amount of apps i've paid for.

This - and the learning curve to go to a new phone are why I have an iphone 5. Also whomever said the S3 was cheaper - it's $199 for each with contract.

This would depend on your provider. I just got my samsung s3 for $89 with contract. Not sure how much an iPhone is, just wanted to point out that it may not be $199 for everyone.

vkruithof

s3 all the way. i've had both and prefer the android. the iphone is more user friendly and that's about it.

by the way the iphone 5 is as big as the s3, so no savings there.

ErinBeth7

I'm an Apple fan, love their desktops, have the iPad and iPod. I have a Samsung Galaxy S phone and I haven't found anything it can't do that the iPhone does. I got the android because it was free with an upgrade. It has all same features and tons of apps. But really, I have nothing against the iPhone. I'd use either! I have no particular allegiance. My service provider doesn't carry the iPhone so I use Androids. They're pretty much the same to me! My bf has an iPhone and I don't see much of a difference. So, like others have said, they're both going to accommodate your needs/wants in a cell phone. Choose whatever works best for you.

tmbowen12

ah i should have been here earlier. I could have saved you all the reading - you will have 4 basic groups of people:


Android users - hate apple. they are what's wrong with the world. the iphone is so restriced you can barely make a phone call. oh, and did you know the iphone BREAKS, too? It is ijunk and idumb, and isheep are the only people who buy them. They feel liberated that they have an android phone which gives them so much freedom that their phone can produce rainbows on command and it looks better, too on the mammoth screen they have. plus, did you know that every single spec is better than iphone?

iPhone users - haters gonna hate, yo. they've never used an android, but they are positive that they suck. who would want that big of a screen? iphone just works! android ones you have to do stuff. and they don't like doing stuff. they like stuff done for them. if the iphone doesn't have it, then they don't need it. And there are videos on the youtube machine that clearly show that all the fancy Samsung specs don't make a faster phone. you should be different.... like everyone else

switchers - had and iphone went to android and loved it. had an android and went to iphone and loved it.

realists - it doesn't matter which one you get. they are both fine pieces of technology that will probably accommodate 99% of what you want to do with your phone. chances are you will love either one and not regret the decision. look at other technological devices you have and what you have used before. do you have a preference? if not, find 5 things that you want to do with a phone, and see if those things are accomplished better by either. (i fall into the last category)

This is awesome!!!! My family is divided. My husband and Daughter have the android phones, I have the iPhone 4S and my son has the iPhone 4 and my other daughter stands by her Blackberry. Different strokes for different folks. Just because someone has one over the other doesn't make that person stupid.

Tilran

Samsung G4 comes out in February, so you might wish to hold off a bit if possible.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/17/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s-4/index.html

Aperture_Science

for those talking about the relative cost of the phones...

In the UK the S3 is significantly cheaper on contract and a bit cheaper to buy "SIM free". But the greater residual value of iPhones (and most would expect this trrend to continue with the 5) means that if you are willing to sell the old handset at the end of your contract, the iPhone is likely to be cheaper.

tmbowen12

Do you really NEED to pay all those hard earned, expensive $$$ to pack a mini computer in your pocket. Think about it. First, do the MATH. A 70.00 per month "everything plan" is actually going to hit your bank account for about $130.00 every month. Next, consider how much you also may be paying for cable TV service and internet every month. If you have those two options, you are adding about $130-160.00/month to your budget. That doesn't include car payments, car insurance & operating costs, gas/oil/serving, rent, food, medication, transportation to/from work, entertainment, clothing expenses (cleaning, etc) due to your job. I dumped cable tV a couple of months ago, hit the auto-channel programming button on the remote & still get tons of channels because I kept the internet only service. Dumped the two year cell phone contract and now pay a FLAT $50.00/everything prepaid contract phone cost. I just buy a refill card every month. I never see that long list of extra taxes and fees that are tacked onto a contract phone. Got a Roku 2 little box & connected it to the tv ~~~~ Voila! I get tons of choices for all kinds of free videos, movies, internet radio, Pandora music, etc.

Be kinder to yourself, do you really need to have all the latest technology? You're addicted if you do and it's costing you a bundle. It makes you a slave to expensive technology toys.

Um... yeah... Sorry you are poor. :laugh:

that was harsh don't ya think???

WRXymama

Thanks for posting this. This has been a battle for me as well. I have an iTouch right now that holds all my music and where my C2 5K app is on, and had been thinking about consolodating to just an iPhone. Hubby has been telling me the Galaxy was the way to go, but of course I had to argue lol

randomtai

Do you really NEED to pay all those hard earned, expensive $$$ to pack a mini computer in your pocket. Think about it. First, do the MATH. A 70.00 per month "everything plan" is actually going to hit your bank account for about $130.00 every month. Next, consider how much you also may be paying for cable TV service and internet every month. If you have those two options, you are adding about $130-160.00/month to your budget. That doesn't include car payments, car insurance & operating costs, gas/oil/serving, rent, food, medication, transportation to/from work, entertainment, clothing expenses (cleaning, etc) due to your job. I dumped cable tV a couple of months ago, hit the auto-channel programming button on the remote & still get tons of channels because I kept the internet only service. Dumped the two year cell phone contract and now pay a FLAT $50.00/everything prepaid contract phone cost. I just buy a refill card every month. I never see that long list of extra taxes and fees that are tacked onto a contract phone. Got a Roku 2 little box & connected it to the tv ~~~~ Voila! I get tons of choices for all kinds of free videos, movies, internet radio, Pandora music, etc.

Be kinder to yourself, do you really need to have all the latest technology? You're addicted if you do and it's costing you a bundle. It makes you a slave to expensive technology toys.

Um... yeah... Sorry you are poor. :laugh:

that was harsh don't ya think???

Not really.

superpapa16

ah i should have been here earlier. I could have saved you all the reading - you will have 4 basic groups of people:


Android users - hate apple. they are what's wrong with the world. the iphone is so restriced you can barely make a phone call. oh, and did you know the iphone BREAKS, too? It is ijunk and idumb, and isheep are the only people who buy them. They feel liberated that they have an android phone which gives them so much freedom that their phone can produce rainbows on command and it looks better, too on the mammoth screen they have. plus, did you know that every single spec is better than iphone?

iPhone users - haters gonna hate, yo. they've never used an android, but they are positive that they suck. who would want that big of a screen? iphone just works! android ones you have to do stuff. and they don't like doing stuff. they like stuff done for them. if the iphone doesn't have it, then they don't need it. And there are videos on the youtube machine that clearly show that all the fancy Samsung specs don't make a faster phone. you should be different.... like everyone else

switchers - had and iphone went to android and loved it. had an android and went to iphone and loved it.

realists - it doesn't matter which one you get. they are both fine pieces of technology that will probably accommodate 99% of what you want to do with your phone. chances are you will love either one and not regret the decision. look at other technological devices you have and what you have used before. do you have a preference? if not, find 5 things that you want to do with a phone, and see if those things are accomplished better by either. (i fall into the last category)

This! Good, god, the Apple vs Android debates are ridiculous. GS III and iPhone 5 are both really good phones. Go to your provider and play with both. Choose the one *you* like best.

TurtleRunnerNC

I had an Android phone for about 4 years (HTC Hero then HTV EVO Shift) absolutely loved them both. Both my kids have iPhone 4s & they love them. Hubby has HTC EVO & loves it. Hubbybwas due for an upgrade & deciding between iPhone5 & S3. He likes the large phones but isn't a big fan of Samsung. He checked them both out & thought the S3 felt ''plasticy'' so he got the Iphone5.

After playing with it for an hour he gave it to me. ''Too small'' now he is hoping some more ''big'' phones come out over the holidays & he will use what should have been my upgrade ro get a new phone in February.

I love the iPhone5 about as much as I loved my Android phones. Guess I am a ''realist'' on that list someone else posted. I like that I csn now ''facetime'' (video chat) with my mom who lives far away & has an iPad. I like having my iTunes music when I run (had an old touch & family has itunes acct). The screen is amazingly crisp & clear. Mine has great battery life. About 15 hours with moderate use. My Evo Shift battery drained very quickly & I usually had to plug it in during the day & charge it @ night as well. When I went to bed last night I had 49% battery on my iPhone 13 hours later it is down to 15%. Obviously I wasn't using it while sleeping but this morning ibhave been texting & was running iTunes & Runkeeper for about 50min on my walk.

I suggest holding them both & playing with them both to see which you like best. I have small hands & don't like big phones.

Don't get the iPhone just to have on, don't get the S3 just because everyone else says to. It's your phone & you have to live with it for a couole of years. Pick the one that feels best in your hands & meets your everyday needs. Either choice is a good phone. Enjoybyour new toy.

tmbowen12

Do you really NEED to pay all those hard earned, expensive $$$ to pack a mini computer in your pocket. Think about it. First, do the MATH. A 70.00 per month "everything plan" is actually going to hit your bank account for about $130.00 every month. Next, consider how much you also may be paying for cable TV service and internet every month. If you have those two options, you are adding about $130-160.00/month to your budget. That doesn't include car payments, car insurance & operating costs, gas/oil/serving, rent, food, medication, transportation to/from work, entertainment, clothing expenses (cleaning, etc) due to your job. I dumped cable tV a couple of months ago, hit the auto-channel programming button on the remote & still get tons of channels because I kept the internet only service. Dumped the two year cell phone contract and now pay a FLAT $50.00/everything prepaid contract phone cost. I just buy a refill card every month. I never see that long list of extra taxes and fees that are tacked onto a contract phone. Got a Roku 2 little box & connected it to the tv ~~~~ Voila! I get tons of choices for all kinds of free videos, movies, internet radio, Pandora music, etc.

Be kinder to yourself, do you really need to have all the latest technology? You're addicted if you do and it's costing you a bundle. It makes you a slave to expensive technology toys.

Um... yeah... Sorry you are poor. :laugh:

that was harsh don't ya think???

Not really.

you really are a sad individual.

randomtai

Do you really NEED to pay all those hard earned, expensive $$$ to pack a mini computer in your pocket. Think about it. First, do the MATH. A 70.00 per month "everything plan" is actually going to hit your bank account for about $130.00 every month. Next, consider how much you also may be paying for cable TV service and internet every month. If you have those two options, you are adding about $130-160.00/month to your budget. That doesn't include car payments, car insurance & operating costs, gas/oil/serving, rent, food, medication, transportation to/from work, entertainment, clothing expenses (cleaning, etc) due to your job. I dumped cable tV a couple of months ago, hit the auto-channel programming button on the remote & still get tons of channels because I kept the internet only service. Dumped the two year cell phone contract and now pay a FLAT $50.00/everything prepaid contract phone cost. I just buy a refill card every month. I never see that long list of extra taxes and fees that are tacked onto a contract phone. Got a Roku 2 little box & connected it to the tv ~~~~ Voila! I get tons of choices for all kinds of free videos, movies, internet radio, Pandora music, etc.

Be kinder to yourself, do you really need to have all the latest technology? You're addicted if you do and it's costing you a bundle. It makes you a slave to expensive technology toys.

Um... yeah... Sorry you are poor. :laugh:

that was harsh don't ya think???

Not really.

you really are a sad individual.

I could say the same about you.