HTC Sensation or Iphone4?

Mr Krugga · 6 Oct 2011 at 14:55

Robbo said:
The 4S is 'just' an upgraded iPhone 4. However, it does have some considerable upgrades such as -

Dual-core processor, up from single core

Considerably more powerful GPU

8MP camera with improved optics, up from 5MP

1080p video recording with stabilisation, up from 720p

Siri voice assistant, could be good (could be bad)

64GB option, so double storage effectively (but at a cost)

Extra antenna that will improve signal quality and stop dropped calls when you have a very weak signal and 'hold it the wrong way'

So, it's nothing massively exciting. People are upset about it for a few reasons -

They wanted an iPhone 5 with a redesign (metal back like the iPad 2), and a 4" screen. I wanted this, and I'm a bit disappointed we didn't see it, but we will eventually. This is the main problem.

They had to wait more than a year for the update.

That hardware specs didn't (though they were never going to) leapfrog the likes of the Galaxy S II, there would have been no good reason for Apple to do that as the 4S specs provide more than enough power, just like the Galaxy S II does now. It will still provide a more than adequate amount of power 2-3 years down the line, I'm sure.

The standby battery life appears to be worse, though it's unlikely that will make much of an impact on anything at this point.

It doesn't really give iPhone 4 users a brilliant reason to upgrade.

Sounds like a decent phone for someone willing to use iOS.

An aluminium body would certainly be desired in a phone that costs as much as an iPhone and larger screen sounds like a must-have feature to compete with the current generation smartphones.

4-4.5" is certainly a sweetspot for these powerful phones, after all they have enough power to handle most mobile applications at decent resolution.

I think the hardware specification upgrade should be pretty noticeable so iPhone 4S looks like a decent phone to consider.

Mr Gimp · 6 Oct 2011 at 15:11

At the end of the day, it's down to personal preference. I have played with iPhones since their initial iteration, and for me, they have always felt a little bit behind the times. Polished, and an easy transition for anyone who's been using iOS for donkeys, but IMO not the best out there.

I'm not saying the Sensation is perfect either, as there's a few things I'd have liked to see included (dedicated camera key and more RAM for one) but along with the Galaxy SII proves that a larger screen is better.

Jay794 · 6 Oct 2011 at 15:19

i4 always. iOS is so easy to use and once you jailbreak the phone becomes what it should be

scottman · 6 Oct 2011 at 18:41

Are the android apps the same as iOS apps? Last smart phone i had was a cr**berry 2 years ago and since then i have been using an old school Nokia flip phone lol! So im a little out of touch

Reading this thread has made me choose either Iphone 4s or the Samsung SII

I've never used a samsung phone before, so im a little curious about them.

scottman · 6 Oct 2011 at 18:42

Jay794 said:
i4 always. iOS is so easy to use and once you jailbreak the phone becomes what it should be

Why would you need to jailbreak it, if the Iphone was that good wouldnt it already be unlocked to its potential?

Robbo · 6 Oct 2011 at 18:55

scottman said:
Are the android apps the same as iOS apps? Last smart phone i had was a cr**berry 2 years ago and since then i have been using an old school Nokia flip phone lol! So im a little out of touch

Reading this thread has made me choose either Iphone 4s or the Samsung SII

I've never used a samsung phone before, so im a little curious about them.

Overall, iOS apps are considerably better and there are more of them, but Android has some excellent apps too, it depends what ones you use, many are on both platforms.

scottman said:
Why would you need to jailbreak it, if the Iphone was that good wouldnt it already be unlocked to its potential?

You don't need to Jailbreak it, most people only do it to get free apps.

Mr Krugga · 6 Oct 2011 at 19:01

You don't need to Jailbreak it, most people only do it to get free apps.

I think it's more to do with customisation and apps that aren't available on iTunes.

Robbo · 6 Oct 2011 at 19:03

Mr Krugga said:
I think it's more to do with customisation and apps that aren't available on iTunes.

That's what people tell you, but they're all doing it for the free apps.

Tight buggers.

scottman · 7 Oct 2011 at 14:40

Does samsung have an option like Icloud?

Robbo · 7 Oct 2011 at 14:46

Google do to some extent, but overall - no, not yet.

scottman · 7 Oct 2011 at 15:59

right i've made my mind up, im going to get the SGSII, I went into phones4u and had a demo, its very light and fast, plus you can customise it a lot, love the idea that you can replace the battery for a better one so the phone lasts more then a day with good use.

I dont like that Iphone is sync'd to Itunes and im not that bothered about iCloud yet, also starting to look a lil dated. If the iphone had a whole new revamp i prob would have picked it.

Nexus prime will prob have loads of bugs to start with so i'll play it safe.

kona786 · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:01

^^^ Not to mention that the SGSII will most likely be a lot cheaper if that matters to you.

Robbo · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:01

scottman said:
Nexus prime will prob have loads of bugs to start with so i'll play it safe.

Why do you think that? I doubt it.

scottman · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:31

kona786 said:
^^^ Not to mention that the SGSII will most likely be a lot cheaper if that matters to you.

very good point

scottman · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:33

Robbo said:
Why do you think that? I doubt it.

well its like the first Samsung galaxy that wasnt all that good so they brought the SGSII out. Iphone 3 was ok, but they brought the iphone 3gs out. I just have a gut feeling they will bring the nexus out then half a year later they will bring a nexus 's' out or something.

Robbo · 7 Oct 2011 at 16:45

scottman said:
well its like the first Samsung galaxy that wasnt all that good so they brought the SGSII out. Iphone 3 was ok, but they brought the iphone 3gs out. I just have a gut feeling they will bring the nexus out then half a year later they will bring a nexus 's' out or something.

Doubtful.

They didn't bring the SGSII out because the SGS wasn't very good, it was just the yearly upgrade that is required in today's phone market.

The 3G > 3GS wasn't so dramatic though.

The Nexus Prime will only be surpassed by the Galaxy S III, but then so will everything else.