Iphone 5 vs Samsung S3

[Ranger141]

I dont know which phone I can get? Anyone have ideas?

[Ranger141]

I dont know which phone I can get? Anyone have ideas?

I just want your point of view

[Lemur]

The big difference will be which software environment you want to call home. iOS or Android (http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/09/25/ios-6-vs-android-jelly-bean). A non-trivial decision.

Hardware and phone specs are secondary to that.

Other major consideration is the cost of a plan, which will add up to far, far more than you can possibly pay for a handset. Any handset. (Okay, maybe not one of those one-off platinum and diamond phones (http://gadgets.softpedia.com/gadgets/Mobile/Ancort-Diamond-Crypto-Smartphone-7744.html), but in general it's true.)

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Questions to ask yourself:


Have I used iTunes? Do I like it?
Have I used Google Play? Do I like it?
Which phones are paired with which data plans in my area/country?
Am I a geek?
Am I a Mac user?
Am I a Linux user?
How comfortable am I customizing stuff, and setting it up to behave in an exact manner?
How much time am I willing to spend playing with a device and learning its quirks?
Do I call other people when my computer acts up, or do I usually fix it myself?


In my limited experience, the following things are true:


Geeks who need to have full control over their device will be happy with a high-end Android or a rooted iPhone.
Price-conscious people are generally happier with the plans available for Android (though this appears to be changing).
Non-geeks and/or older folks are happier faster on an iOS device.
Even non-geeks can eventually learn their way around an Android device, but there is a steeper learning curve.
Some of the more interesting pricing/plans/handsets are only available for Android.
iOS apps are slightly more likely to be slick and optimized. Android apps are more likely to be free.

[Ranger141]

Hi Lemur,

Thank you for your reply. I do use MAC and have an Itunes account. All my friends are using S3 yet they find themselves too board (boring).
The Iphone 5 Im not using it. Im currently using Iphone 4s. What I really dont like about with Iphone 5 is that the phone is too light and when you put in your pocket you dont feel anything (some1 pick a pocket)

[Lemur]

Well, if you're already deeply into iOS and iTunes, the iPhone is the logical way to go. And if you're already using the 4S, which is a fine piece of gear, why worry about upgrading?

[Husar]

Yeah, I'm still on the iPhone 4 and don't feel a lot like upgrading.
Though when I need a new one, I will definitely look at Windows Phone 8 devices.
I know it doesn't have a ton of apps but the last time I really needed a new app for my iPhone was probably 1.5 or 2 years ago, since then every look into the AppStore bored me as I either already have a similar app or simply wouldn't use them. I'm not aware of any revolutionary new apps that came out either. As customers we also have a responsibility to keep the competition alive. ~;)

[CBR]

Im currently using Iphone 4s. What I really dont like about with Iphone 5 is that the phone is too light and when you put in your pocket you dont feel anything (some1 pick a pocket)
Maybe get a case then. Or buy a Lumia 920 ~:)