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Old 01-12-2013, 16:40
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I'm choosing between all three as I want to know from people who own those devices. I currently have a HTC Desire S and I am approaching the end of my contract. My phone has experienced water damage so I am thinking of upgrading as the lady at EE told me I could. I have seen some deals but don't know what to choose. I would prefer an iPhone as they are simple and straight forward and great for internet browsing and gaming and this is why I don't like BlackBerries due to past experience.
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Old 01-12-2013, 17:40
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The 5S would be the best of the 3.

Why would you not contemplate another Android phone as they have come a long way since the Desire and are just as good for web browsing and gaming etc?
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Old 01-12-2013, 17:44
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The 5S would be the best of the 3.
I was thinking the same but more steering for the 5c, don't know why. Thanks. The 5s is powerful though against some recent smartphones.

And with not going for another Android, I think it's more of a change of scenery. I already have a Google Nexus 7 2012 which is an Android and want to use iO7 and want a change to be honest.
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:09
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iPhone 4S / 5S

Released: 2011 / 2013
Weight: 140g / 112g
Screen: 3.5 in / 4 in
Card Slot: No / No
RAM: 512 MB / 1GB
Camera: 8 MP / 8 MP
Video: 1080p / 1080p
Siri: Yes / Yes
CPU: Dual Core / Dual Core
Battery Standby: 200h / 250h
Fingerprint Sensor: No / Yes
Cheapest: £349 / £549

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone2=5685
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:10
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£349 for a phone with a 3.5" screen & £549 for a phone with a 4" screen. Scary.
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:25
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Which is best? 5S.
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:26
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£349 for a phone with a 3.5" screen & £549 for a phone with a 4" screen. Scary.
Sounds like you are easily scarred
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:31
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My 4S is still going strong, but I can't imagine buying one now - go for a 5S or 5C for sure. Personally, I really like the feel of the 5C, but of course the 5S is technically superior.
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:46
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iPhone 5S.
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:47
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Sounds like you are easily scarred


Who do you think I am, Al Pacino?
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Old 01-12-2013, 18:57
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I'm choosing between all three as I want to know from people who own those devices. I currently have a HTC Desire S and I am approaching the end of my contract. My phone has experienced water damage so I am thinking of upgrading as the lady at EE told me I could. I have seen some deals but don't know what to choose. I would prefer an iPhone as they are simple and straight forward and great for internet browsing and gaming and this is why I don't like BlackBerries due to past experience.
The 5s obviously the 'best' of the three. But the 4s is still a good reliable phone. Just out of date by modern standards.
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Old 01-12-2013, 19:02
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get a Moto G and treat yourself to something nice with the savings
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Old 01-12-2013, 19:30
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Wayhay!! Thread got 12 posts in before the Moto G was mentioned

PS Was going to mention it in my earlier post but didn't want to come across as a broken record
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Old 01-12-2013, 20:25
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Moto G doesn't sound that bad...
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Old 01-12-2013, 21:46
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Define "best".

If you plan on breaking a lot of them, a cheaper one would probably be best.
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Old 02-12-2013, 11:03
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By reports, the iPhone 5c is the very first iPhone to match other phones for signal quality/ lack of dropped calls.

After 6 years of innovation they have finally caught up.
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Old 02-12-2013, 11:19
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Moto G doesn't sound that bad...

And with a bit of patience the 16GB version can be had from Tesco from as little as £119 delivered! A not inconsiderable £350 cheaper than the equivalent 5C model.

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone2=5831
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Old 02-12-2013, 12:55
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And with a bit of patience the 16GB version can be had from Tesco from as little as £119 delivered! A not inconsiderable £350 cheaper than the equivalent 5C model.

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone2=5831
Depends if you want Android or iOS as well though.

I'm sure you can do the same comparison with a PC and a Mac
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Old 02-12-2013, 14:14
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Depends if you want Android or iOS as well though.

I'm sure you can do the same comparison with a PC and a Mac

Well, of course it does. Surely only the people who simply MUST have IOS would consider paying £469 for a phone that is very similar specs-wise to a £119 phone.
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