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post Jul 17 2012, 01:56 AM

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QUOTE(geforce88 @ Jul 8 2012, 01:45 PM)
wow, looks like u already determine on which phone to get, that sounds good  icon_rolleyes.gif

so far, to be frank, i've never see anyone jump ship from ios to android and then not satisfied with it  tongue.gif

but then again, its like asking long term mac user to use windows  sweat.gif

and definitely agree on that LG part...... which is kinda sad thing  sad.gif
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are u sure u never see anyone like that?
there's so many people jump from ios to android and then revert back to ios.

QUOTE(burb @ Jul 8 2012, 02:41 PM)
Im not against Android... i still using an android tablet now... after i sell my ipad.

im open to all OS.

Laptop/desktop = currently windows.. changing soon
Main phone = IOS
Secondary Phone = Win 7.5 Mango
Tablet = Android 4.0.3

what i like about all

1. IOS = easy to use, smooth, battery last longer for my daily use after comparing to other OS. Tried and tested before
2. Win7.5 = Nothing much to comment on OS... just like using windows. not sure on the smoothness is due to lumia or the OS as never tried other win mobile device
3. Android = lotsa apps to play with although most of those really good one cost more than the apps in IOS! more customization for user who wanted more than simple..
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i agree with u bro.
last time i use iphone 3GS -> iphone 4 -> Galaxy S2 -> iphone 4S -> Sony Experia Arc -> Nokia Lumia 800 -> Galaxy S3

but the one that I am frustrated the most is when i m using Galaxy S3.
seriously, it does not meet my expectation. i got no complain for S2 and note, but for S3, it is not acceptable.
so many comparison has been made in google and utube, between S2 and S3, between 4S and S3.
the result, S3 is roughly 1 second faster compared to S2, and almost comparable to 4S.
but then i wondering, how come a S3 phone with quad-core processor, 1.4Ghz, only can perform almost similar to 4S, with dual core processor 1Ghz? in terms of smoothness, S3 is totally out of the league. not even close compared to iOS. S3 is still lagging and "boxy". we are talking about QUAD CORE phone. for me, it is a big fail.

in terms of data acceleration, S3 is definitely on the winning side.
but since in Malaysia we are limited and no 4G coverage (except YES), iphone is already serving the purpose as equal as S3.
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post Jul 17 2012, 03:49 PM

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QUOTE(ramz @ Jul 17 2012, 08:54 AM)
to me s3 is nearly as good smooth operation as iphone4s. i said nearly, coz only the browsing experience is a tad better on ip4s. and is a well known fact and undisputable that apple ios run better than android hardware being equal. but even s3 got quad core and ip4s got dual core, ip4s price is the same with the s3 price (or is it higher?). so price to price comparison its the same. the core differences is for geeks. layman like me don't care about how many core i have.

i notice on my s3 just recently the line is "H+" (used to be "H") only. and on my speedtest, i register nearly 6 MB/s (use to be around 2-3 MB/s only). i dono. does ip4s support H+ ? (i am asking coz i not sure). i heard the "H+" is due to the network upgraded their 3g line. H+ is still 3g i believe
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as i mentioned before, in term of data transfer and browsing, S3 is on the upperhand.
iphone 4S only reach 3G or HSPA but galaxy S2 can reach 3G + HSDPA, while S3 can reach 4G with HSDPA
my last speed test for iphone 4s can go max at 3.6MB/s only, while my S3 can reach up to 6MB/s.
here, its clearly proven that iOS is on the loosing side.

however, user should and must consider how much core u have in your phone, just like in your pc and laptop.
more processor means more battery consumption. more power means more heat.
as for 4S, it only runs with 1GHZ x 2, and yet it is still amazing!
but for S3, it runs with 1.4Ghz x 4, and yet it is still lagging! how disappointed is that?
i am fine with S2 since it has no much difference compared to 4S. but S3 is totally different issue.
perhaps maybe that is the main reason why Galaxy Note 2 will be launch with only dual core processor.
Samsung realized that they are spending too much cost on the processor but not give significance performance.
its totally not worth it..

QUOTE(andrewtho @ Jul 17 2012, 09:43 AM)
Actually the number of cores are not to be compared like that. S3 perhaps requires quad core in order to run 4.1 smoothly while iOS only needs 2 cores to run smoothly? I believe the cores are just marketing gimmicks where people will have the perception that the higher or more cores in a phone, the better. I don't think it works that way.

Nevertheless, the S3's design was never a looker. However, I am very impressed with the capabilities of what Android has to offer, maybe a sign that Apple needs improvement too. Coming from the iOS6 beta, there isn't much improvement in terms of interface changes, just a few minor changes in terms of colors and design. But I am still happy with it because Apple dont need to follow anyone, they are capable of selling their products 'their' way.

So for the upcoming iPhone, would like to see what it had to offer, to compete with the S3.
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your assumption had prove it already.
its obviously shows that android is not that efficient as iOS.
the keyword here is EFFICIENT!
iOS use less power, means longer battery life, with slightly faster in terms of graphical acceleration.
that is the only solid reason why i dare to pay RM2k for my smartphone.
for me, when i am paying Rm2k for a device, i want my satisfaction!

some other android user may come out with this idea:
"iOS got plain and boring interface, while Android is capable of supporting live wallpaper with additional animating widgets"
yes, sometimes i can accept this idea, but not for idea as below:
"iOS got plain and boring interface, while Android is capable of supporting live wallpaper with additional animating widgets. but Oh! its draining my battery and barely last for 1 day. lets turn off these features so that the battery can last up to 12 hours"
end up, they off all the settings and their android just looks like a stupid smartphone as early Nokia Symbian 60, with a price of RM2k++. thats what i call really really stupid.

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post Jul 18 2012, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(ramz @ Jul 17 2012, 04:04 PM)
There is no such a thing as "performance using price benchmark". that is your term not mine. in my previous message in context is exactly in agreement with you.


Added on July 17, 2012, 4:27 pm
The new ipad also can do H+. sometimes can reach 7MB/s. so damn fast. i can watch movie from my dropbox. and my youtube is HD. in fact its so fast that when my stupid streamyx 4MB/s line slows down at night, i would switch to my H+ 3g. its so damn fast i am still not used to it.
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but iphone 5 will have 4G, at least, based on rumors.
if its true, then S3 data connectivity will be loosing side already.
the only factors that can make S3 so special, is their special features like face login, smart stay and motion control, which iOS6 dont have.
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post Jul 19 2012, 10:09 AM

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QUOTE(ramz @ Jul 19 2012, 05:38 AM)
nope, i have an s3 and i am sure those features u mentioned doesn't make the s3 special to many, although the marketeers have been hyping those features (wrong tree to climb if u ask me). but what make it special, for now at least, is
1. the multitasking capability
2. the super fast H+,
3. it is an android. users using androids before are likely to stick using android coz they are used to android, and also there are apps that they purchased before that they want to continue using.

if i were iphone 5, i willl roll out now. iphone 4s can't really compete with s3 other than people that are already in the iphone camp and can't get out. don't be so stubborn and do your usual 1 year once new version. listen to the market. get it out now!
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bro, u have s3 but i have it all
iphone 3gs, 4 and 4s
galaxy ace, s plus, s2, note and now galaxy s3
htc one x and sony xperia
i tried all already, the least usage is galaxy note which i use only for 2 months
what i did mentioned above is iphone 5, not 4S.
3.5g is hsdpa, 4g is hsdpa+,
if iphone 5 have 4G data connectivity, its already same as s3.
why would bother to highlight about H+ and multitasking? iphone is already multitasking device since long time ago. just push home button twice and u can see it all.

and your point no3 doesnt make sense at all. in iphone we have appstore
what makes the different on that compared to android market?


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post Jul 19 2012, 01:24 PM

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QUOTE(JaysonGoh @ Jul 19 2012, 10:31 AM)
Yeah, iOS got Apps Store which the apps is more than Android so it doesn't convince anything that make Android market so special sweat.gif
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dats why in my post earlier, i said that the only special bout s3 is their animated widget and smart stay.
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post Jul 19 2012, 07:05 PM

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QUOTE(xin @ Jul 19 2012, 02:03 PM)
ya, and i only see that Android users are trying very hard to compare Iphone4s with S3. I wonder why is that, it has been discussed over and over again that S3 is never and has better hardware and its not from the same generation. Wait for Iphone5 and then only compare...
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QUOTE(amirulhakim @ Jul 19 2012, 04:37 PM)
+100
S3 should only be compared with iphone 5.
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no dude
if they compare to iphone 4S, they already shameful
coz s3 cant perform better, its just almost similar to 4s.
it is shame to have double spec hardware but only perform as parallel as 4S. am i right?
we dont have to wait for iphone 5.


Added on July 19, 2012, 7:10 pmread my previous post number #279 and #283 above.
for me, S3 is a big failure for android.

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QUOTE(D.Sync @ Jul 19 2012, 07:26 PM)
For me I would not compare these two flagship smartphones in terms of hardware capability, but to the underlying OS and the apps that you will found to be useful. Personally I found the Apps on App Store is much more well known and received much more reviews than android apps. Perhaps it's because I had been exposed to App Store apps since 2008 when AppStore is still in its infancy. I would advice you to evaluate the apps that you will be using and make your choice from there. Even with two different phones I found that I prefer iPhone much more due to the native iOS apps that it support. Of course, if you like gaming and braging/comparing achievements, iPhone would be a much suiter choice.
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but that would be comparison between iOS and android
not between iphone and S3.
for me, i am fine with galaxy note and galaxy s2.
only galaxy S3 is frustrating
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post Jul 20 2012, 09:01 AM

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QUOTE(D.Sync @ Jul 20 2012, 12:24 AM)
For me, the OS itself is the one that we will be using all the time, hence the point stated above.
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yes it is well understood
but the comparison made is because if the hardware spec.
if u want to compare the OS, no need to wait till galaxy s3 or iphone5. u can straight away compare with 3gs and galaxy S also can... if not, why we bother so much bout the quad core and dual core thingy?
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post Jul 21 2012, 07:14 AM

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QUOTE(ramz @ Jul 21 2012, 05:49 AM)
I have an ipad and s3. I am really pissed off on how ipad handles multitasking. This  may not apply to most of you out there. But for me who works outstation for months at a time and rely on these gadgets for communication with my family, The ipad really pisses me off.
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i dunno bout ipad but some apps are not optimized for ipad
most apps are designed for iphone.
if tablet, i prefer galaxy tab instead of ipad.
but still, multitasking can be done in iOS.
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post Jul 21 2012, 11:11 AM

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QUOTE(ramz @ Jul 21 2012, 08:27 AM)
It's not ipad is the problem. It's ios. Multitasking on ios has a major flaw. But it's a small issue if you are not like me where I am away from my family for months at a time. And it really pisses me off!
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how multitasking u expect?
what kind of problem?
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post Jul 21 2012, 12:40 PM

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QUOTE(ramz @ Jul 21 2012, 12:16 PM)
My children have iOS. From Skype they go to other programs like Facebook or dropbox or games the video of them freezes. Petty issue you say? Well I can't see their face expression when I want to show them something on dropbox or Facebook. Or when we play online games together. It's not a petty issue to me.
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nope
i didnt say its a petty issue.
i just want to know, what kind of problem u face. dats it.
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QUOTE(Dae. @ Jul 21 2012, 12:44 PM)
I hope by 'better get something' you mean anything but iphone. Cracks so easily :/
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sorry bro but that is "No"
i dropped my iphone 4S last time from my tshirt pocket, and it turns out with no scratch.

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QUOTE(Reventon @ Jul 21 2012, 12:43 PM)
Build quality I agree with you S3 looks and holds cheaper althought is flagship device from Samsung , but drop resistant phone..  hmm.gif any phone able to withstand drop ?
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i would say it is comparable to Nokia Lumia and iPhone, but not for Galaxy Note.
Note and S2 is much more fragile...
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QUOTE(jymhilman @ Jul 22 2012, 03:40 PM)
i kinda like s3,but i think wait for 5
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me currently using S3, previously was iPhone 4S.
now waiting to let go my S3 and get iPhone 5 smile.gif
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QUOTE(jymhilman @ Jul 22 2012, 04:15 PM)
haha,i like the interface for s3,apple interface is kinda dull for me
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yep
i wonder why they come out with iOS 6 but still with an old interface.
why they didnt think of something new hmm.gif
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QUOTE(Dae. @ Jul 22 2012, 07:35 PM)
Wow then you must be lucky then. I guess it depends on the angle of the impact. My friend dropped it from the table which is probably less than a meter high and it cracked on BOTH sides. But yeah the s3 is much more fragile than the s2 but not as fragile as the iphone in my opinion.
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S2 is already more fragile compared to iPhone.
how do u come out with your logic as above?

iphone < S3, iphone > S2, but S2 is < S3?
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QUOTE(KuLi @ Jul 23 2012, 08:01 PM)
Think twice, or thrice or even many times before buying s3.
A) The design is really fugly and u will start hating it soon
B) touchwiz interface sucks and becomes boring after some time.

Example
Thr is still SH who went arnd KL to buy the s3 when it first launched.  And i still remember his face when finally found one, like found god or somethg.

But look now, he already selling it and said it was BORING.

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2439539&hl=

LOL

If u wanna buy s3, wait after note is launched.
Very likely can get for arnd 1400.
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yep
same goes to me.
use it for three weeks and now get bored already
i wonder how to survive while waiting for ip5 yawn.gif
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QUOTE(Dannyl @ Jul 26 2012, 09:35 AM)
Sharing is caring.

Why this Apple fanboy loves his new Samsung Galaxy S III

Since a lot of you don't like to read long articles, here are the last lines:
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so what about apple fanboy hates his new Galaxy SIII?
or how Samsung fanboy loves his new iPhone?
never care to read it? or just to point out one side statement? shakehead.gif

everything must have pro n cons, its just samsung users love to be apple haters.
haters just gonna hate. no matter how good it is.
i repeat, Samsung user! not android user. because only Samsung user criticized apple so much.
and i dont see this problem with any other HTC or Sony Xperia user.

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QUOTE(Dannyl @ Jul 28 2012, 10:21 AM)
Haven't yet seen an S3 user switching to iPhone4S and saying he loves it  hmm.gif
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read back all the 19 pages in this thread and u will find it, dude
there are so many user sell their s3 to get 4S in the garage sales, dude
its either u didnt see it or u pretending not to see it
as i said, haters just gonna hate. no matter what people says.
your statement above is the prove. thanks for confirming and proving my statement.
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QUOTE(Joey Christensen @ Jul 28 2012, 11:13 AM)
One could be a pretty dumb arse to say that the traffic is only one-way. It could be either ways:

i. Samsung S3 user selling his/her S3 to get iPhone 4S or
ii. Apple iPhone 4S user selling his/her iPhone 4S to get S3.
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agreed 100% with u.
this guy above belief that there is only have traffic no (ii) and couldnt see traffic no (i)

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