Samsung Galaxy S vs Apple Iphone 4

linkinpark875 · 09-08-2010, 15:12

See here:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php

I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get.

I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise.

Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone.

Smerph · 09-08-2010, 15:16

One advantage other phones will always have over iPhone is that they don't have to use iTunes, one of the worst designed pieces of software I've ever come across.

jim_uk · 09-08-2010, 15:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

See here:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php

I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get.

I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise.

Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone.

No flash means the browser can't display web pages as they were designed to be displayed, how on earth can it be the best browser?

linkinpark875 · 09-08-2010, 15:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim_uk

No flash means the browser can't display web pages as they were designed to be displayed, how on earth can it be the best browser?

In terms of speed.

mrvgarg · 09-08-2010, 15:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

The Iphone is the best browser you can get.

No its not. Nokia N900 has the best mobile browser.

alanwarwic · 09-08-2010, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

See here:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php

I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get.

I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise.

Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone.

Not much in the way of technical information here. And I always thought safari was the browser but hey I'm not the owner,

Check the review for a fairly balanced summarisation with no clear winner because there certainly is'nt one.
Lucky iPhone users will eventually get more improved features so as to compete.

Aye Up · 09-08-2010, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

See here:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php

I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get.

I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise.

Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone.

Hmm I am guessing you're an iPhone fan then?

Pound for Pound the top range of Android devices beat iPhone 4 hand down in terms of feature set, but as we all know what sets the iPhone apart is its UI which we know is exceptionally fluid and beautiful to use. Android in that sense had a lot of catching up to do, the most aesthetically pleasing android UI probably has to be the X10 and X10 mini, 4 screens but functionally useless (Timescape and Mediascape).

It's always subjective when it comes to mobiles, I give a lot of credence to Apple for their simple user interface, it really is a dream to use. However with that simple user interface comes limitations, when compared against the Galaxy S which can display widgets and such like, live updated information. I'm an information freak I like to be constantly updated with new weather and such like, the iPhone doesn't offer me the ability in which to do that without opening up an app or downloading one.

Where as android does, that said android is the IT geeks wet dream in terms of what can be done with it. But I digress.....they are generally aimed at different markets, Apple has always designed it's iPhone to be a media consumption device in terms of the apps and music you can download. Android handsets have generally always been about the information you consume as opposed to the media. Majority of touchscreens on both platforms as comparable and thus any difference is unlikely to be felt by the end user.

Whilst I am no Apple fan I do appreciate their strengths and what they can offer. However I do also balance it with offering an Android option.

Saying all that.....I'm a Blackberry user...go figure?

whackyracer · 09-08-2010, 17:36

My friends has this samsung phone. It's pretty good, especially the UI, but it is a blatant iPhone copy except it feels a bit cheap and plasticky. It's quick though, so if you don't want a rip off contract on the iPhone, get one of these.

alanwarwic · 09-08-2010, 18:08

Must be a very good phone then considering the shouts of iPhone copy without explaining why.

News to me that square icons and black make a copy.
Obviously square looks bigger on limited real estate so that is more out of necessity.

Heck Apple probably copied my 2003 PDA layout.

Also consider that Apple buys everything including most of the iPhone from Samsung.

QWERTYOP · 09-08-2010, 18:18

There is of course a slight problem with the Iphone 4 though... It doesn't work properly!

linkinpark875 · 09-08-2010, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by whackyracer

My friends has this samsung phone. It's pretty good, especially the UI, but it is a blatant iPhone copy except it feels a bit cheap and plasticky. It's quick though, so if you don't want a rip off contract on the iPhone, get one of these.

Yes atleast design wise HTC, Blackberry, Nokia all have some kind of distinctive own image smartphone appeal.

The SE new phones look awful. Not a fan of Android OS either considering it's quite new it seems to have caught on but I heard it's complicated.

jim_uk · 09-08-2010, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

In terms of speed.

Not rendering the whole page will make it faster.

wavejockglw · 10-08-2010, 13:17

The Samsung Galaxy is at least £5 a month cheaper than the i-phone for a similar amount of mins/SMS/Net etc and it's also £150 cheaper!

That said it's display is better and I have a feeling that whilst the range of Android apps if already good there will be an explosion of them now that there are sub £100 android handsets available.

Just got my new Galaxy yesterday and having has Windows Mobile 6.1 I'm amazed at just how much of a game changer Android is. I have hardly put the thing down since I got it and can imagine spending a lot of time with it rather than with a PC.

pi r squared · 10-08-2010, 14:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

Not a fan of Android OS either considering it's quite new it seems to have caught on but I heard it's complicated.

Don't believe everything you hear.

kyussmondo · 11-08-2010, 08:11

I would probably still go with the Desire or Nexus One.

finbaar · 11-08-2010, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

See here:

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php

I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get.

I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise.

Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone.

Why be suprised that the iPhone is not rated the best? It will have zero impact on those who are in the queue to get one - for some only Apple will do! - it does not mean that it is the best only that it is the most desirable.

As for the Galaxy S feeling cheap - well yes I am sure Samsung kept the price down by making it in plastic but it also kept the weight down and with a 4" screen it could have been an absolute brick.

Browsers - ALWAYS chrome over Safari, a no brainer.

alanwarwic · 14-09-2011, 19:10

A diverse comparison for the soon to be new debate.

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/2138...-processor.htm

grumpyoldbat · 14-09-2011, 21:38

Can't we wait and do the comparison when we actually know what's in the iPhone 5 rather than basing a comparison on rumour and speculation?

The Sack · 14-09-2011, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

Not a fan of Android OS either considering it's quite new it seems to have caught on but I heard it's complicated.

How can you not be a fan when you have only heard it is complicated?

call100 · 14-09-2011, 22:45

One of the big problems in these debates is the input from people who only have experience of one or the other OS and phone. The arguments used are usually those straight from the fanboy manual (from both sides) and not from any experience that included both devices (Not counting a 10 minute play in a phone shop).
I don't think the iPhone 5 will add anything to move it back to the front, but it won't be a ground breaking phone, as good as it will be. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do with the 6 once they get over the shock that they are no longer that sought after and there are better alternatives and more choice now, opposed to when they launched....

09-08-2010, 15:12	#1
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Samsung Galaxy S vs Apple Iphone 4 See here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get. I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise. Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone.

09-08-2010, 15:16	#2
Smerph Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,849	One advantage other phones will always have over iPhone is that they don't have to use iTunes, one of the worst designed pieces of software I've ever come across.

09-08-2010, 15:24	#3
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford Posts: 12,961	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 See here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get. I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise. Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone. No flash means the browser can't display web pages as they were designed to be displayed, how on earth can it be the best browser?

09-08-2010, 15:43	#4
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by jim_uk No flash means the browser can't display web pages as they were designed to be displayed, how on earth can it be the best browser? In terms of speed.

09-08-2010, 15:50	#5
mrvgarg Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slough Posts: 1,139	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 The Iphone is the best browser you can get. No its not. Nokia N900 has the best mobile browser.

09-08-2010, 16:02	#6
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 See here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get. I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise. Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone. Not much in the way of technical information here. And I always thought safari was the browser but hey I'm not the owner, Check the review for a fairly balanced summarisation with no clear winner because there certainly is'nt one. Lucky iPhone users will eventually get more improved features so as to compete.

09-08-2010, 16:17	#7
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 See here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get. I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise. Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone. Hmm I am guessing you're an iPhone fan then? Pound for Pound the top range of Android devices beat iPhone 4 hand down in terms of feature set, but as we all know what sets the iPhone apart is its UI which we know is exceptionally fluid and beautiful to use. Android in that sense had a lot of catching up to do, the most aesthetically pleasing android UI probably has to be the X10 and X10 mini, 4 screens but functionally useless (Timescape and Mediascape). It's always subjective when it comes to mobiles, I give a lot of credence to Apple for their simple user interface, it really is a dream to use. However with that simple user interface comes limitations, when compared against the Galaxy S which can display widgets and such like, live updated information. I'm an information freak I like to be constantly updated with new weather and such like, the iPhone doesn't offer me the ability in which to do that without opening up an app or downloading one. Where as android does, that said android is the IT geeks wet dream in terms of what can be done with it. But I digress.....they are generally aimed at different markets, Apple has always designed it's iPhone to be a media consumption device in terms of the apps and music you can download. Android handsets have generally always been about the information you consume as opposed to the media. Majority of touchscreens on both platforms as comparable and thus any difference is unlikely to be felt by the end user. Whilst I am no Apple fan I do appreciate their strengths and what they can offer. However I do also balance it with offering an Android option. Saying all that.....I'm a Blackberry user...go figure?

09-08-2010, 17:36	#8
whackyracer Guest Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,792	My friends has this samsung phone. It's pretty good, especially the UI, but it is a blatant iPhone copy except it feels a bit cheap and plasticky. It's quick though, so if you don't want a rip off contract on the iPhone, get one of these.

09-08-2010, 18:08	#9
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Must be a very good phone then considering the shouts of iPhone copy without explaining why. News to me that square icons and black make a copy. Obviously square looks bigger on limited real estate so that is more out of necessity. Heck Apple probably copied my 2003 PDA layout. Also consider that Apple buys everything including most of the iPhone from Samsung.

09-08-2010, 18:18	#10
QWERTYOP Inactive Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 6,571	There is of course a slight problem with the Iphone 4 though... It doesn't work properly!

09-08-2010, 22:09	#11
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by whackyracer My friends has this samsung phone. It's pretty good, especially the UI, but it is a blatant iPhone copy except it feels a bit cheap and plasticky. It's quick though, so if you don't want a rip off contract on the iPhone, get one of these. Yes atleast design wise HTC, Blackberry, Nokia all have some kind of distinctive own image smartphone appeal. The SE new phones look awful. Not a fan of Android OS either considering it's quite new it seems to have caught on but I heard it's complicated.

09-08-2010, 22:18	#12
jim_uk Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Watford Posts: 12,961	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 In terms of speed. Not rendering the whole page will make it faster.

10-08-2010, 13:17	#13
wavejockglw Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Glasgow Posts: 10,276	The Samsung Galaxy is at least £5 a month cheaper than the i-phone for a similar amount of mins/SMS/Net etc and it's also £150 cheaper! That said it's display is better and I have a feeling that whilst the range of Android apps if already good there will be an explosion of them now that there are sub £100 android handsets available. Just got my new Galaxy yesterday and having has Windows Mobile 6.1 I'm amazed at just how much of a game changer Android is. I have hardly put the thing down since I got it and can imagine spending a lot of time with it rather than with a PC.

10-08-2010, 14:22	#14
pi r squared Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,185	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 Not a fan of Android OS either considering it's quite new it seems to have caught on but I heard it's complicated. Don't believe everything you hear.

11-08-2010, 08:11	#15
kyussmondo Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 1,731	I would probably still go with the Desire or Nexus One.

11-08-2010, 12:19	#16
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 See here: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i900...review-500.php I can't believe the Samsung wins on so many accounts especially internet. The Iphone is the best browser you can get. I have tried the Galaxy and it's cheap, massive and tries to copy the Iphone. For sleek design I think the Samsung Wave is much neater and a more quality design. If you buy a phone thinking it's an Iphone you will be disappointed because all these copy phones are poor. Atleast the likes of Nokia have there own OS and have a unique design despite being slow software wise. Anybody wanting an good Iphone copy go for the Wave but if you want the real deal get the Iphone. Why be suprised that the iPhone is not rated the best? It will have zero impact on those who are in the queue to get one - for some only Apple will do! - it does not mean that it is the best only that it is the most desirable. As for the Galaxy S feeling cheap - well yes I am sure Samsung kept the price down by making it in plastic but it also kept the weight down and with a 4" screen it could have been an absolute brick. Browsers - ALWAYS chrome over Safari, a no brainer.

14-09-2011, 19:10	#17
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	A diverse comparison for the soon to be new debate. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/2138...-processor.htm

14-09-2011, 21:38	#18
grumpyoldbat Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,636	Can't we wait and do the comparison when we actually know what's in the iPhone 5 rather than basing a comparison on rumour and speculation?

14-09-2011, 22:01	#19
The Sack Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: S6 1SW WTID UTO FTB Posts: 6,327	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 Not a fan of Android OS either considering it's quite new it seems to have caught on but I heard it's complicated. How can you not be a fan when you have only heard it is complicated?

14-09-2011, 22:45	#20
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	One of the big problems in these debates is the input from people who only have experience of one or the other OS and phone. The arguments used are usually those straight from the fanboy manual (from both sides) and not from any experience that included both devices (Not counting a 10 minute play in a phone shop). I don't think the iPhone 5 will add anything to move it back to the front, but it won't be a ground breaking phone, as good as it will be. I'm looking forward to seeing what they can do with the 6 once they get over the shock that they are no longer that sought after and there are better alternatives and more choice now, opposed to when they launched....

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