Desire or Galaxy S

wingnuttzz · 5 Aug 2010 at 11:38

Been doing a bit or research and i'm more confused than ever

the galaxy no doubt has the best screen, but samsungs own software isn't very good and the phone is a bit plasticy...

where as the desire has better software, but a smaller lesser screen.

My exsiting contract runs out today so looking to go down to the shop and get a new one. Exsiting phones have been a Nokia 5800 (had endless problems with it, latest one being the bluetooth module failing) and then a Blackberry Bold 9000.

Dont know which to go for

broona · 5 Aug 2010 at 11:50

Try them both out if you can, each has good and bad points.

I've got a Galaxy S, my brother's got a Nexus One (technically a Desire), and we both prefer my phone, albeit him rather begrudgingly, lol!

_Jimlad_ · 5 Aug 2010 at 12:03

i prefer the design of the desire over the galaxy, but not much between them really, both having cracking reviews

Reza86 · 5 Aug 2010 at 12:05

I have a desire and I love it, have tried the Galaxy S out in shops and its a nice phone but I couldn't really notice much difference between its screen and the screen on my desire.

funkeh · 5 Aug 2010 at 18:06

Reza86 said:
I have a desire and I love it, have tried the Galaxy S out in shops and its a nice phone but I couldn't really notice much difference between its screen and the screen on my desire.

Should have gone to specsavers

Robbo · 5 Aug 2010 at 18:11

Build Quality/Software/LED Flash - Desire wins

Screen/Hardware power/Marginally better camera - Galaxy S wins

You would be happy with either. Try them both. If you cant decide, get whatever is cheapest.

DBT85 · 5 Aug 2010 at 18:15

Keeping an eye out for HTC releases in and around the time for Android 3

Cuchulain · 5 Aug 2010 at 18:20

Tried out a friends Galaxy S the other day and now I really REALLY wish I'd waited and not impulse bought the Desire.

bimmerboii · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:16

How is Samsung on their software support/updates? Thinking of getting the Galaxy S as well..

Robbo · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:23

bimmerboii said:
How is Samsung on their software support/updates? Thinking of getting the Galaxy S as well..

The Froyo update is due the end of September. So not too bad.

[TW]Fox · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:28

Unlike the SE X10, which is a flawed, poor device, both these phones are excellent. It really is as simple as personal preference

sven256 · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:41

bimmerboii said:
How is Samsung on their software support/updates? Thinking of getting the Galaxy S as well..

Rubbish, they promise this they promise that, but they never deliver.

I bought the original samsung galaxy i7500, and never got a single update. I think they did the same with model after that as well. you maybe lucky and get one update. Samsung seem to be more focused on churning out new phones, with the latest version on, oppose to developing anything for existing phones.

But having said that, the galaxy s is by far the best specification phone out.

Robbo · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:44

sven256 said:
Rubbish, they promise this they promise that, but they never deliver.

The same as most phone companies then?

HTC had a bad reputation until this weekend when they actually got Froyo out in a half decent time frame.

Froyo is a big update and adds a lot of new features that people want, so it will most certainly get it.

Bigsy · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:45

sven256 said:
Rubbish, they promise this they promise that, but they never deliver.

I bought the original samsung galaxy i7500, and never got a single update. I think they did the same with model after that as well. you maybe lucky and get one update. Samsung seem to be more focused on churning out new phones, with the latest version on, oppose to developing anything for existing phones.

But having said that, the galaxy s is by far the best specification phone out.

Considering that Samsung are throwing out stable beta roms on a literal daily basis, and plus there is already a very usable early froyo rom.. i'd suggest that your statement no longer holds true.

sven256 · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:47

[TW]Fox;17096609 said:
Unlike the SE X10, which is a flawed, poor device, both these phones are excellent. It really is as simple as personal preference

The only thing really wrong with the x10, is the lack of major updates.

Hardware wise it's a good phone

Same cpu as the desire.
x10 better sound output than the desire via 3.5mm jack.
x10 better camera.
The screen is a toss up, the desire has more vibrant colours, the x10 is larger and better under bright conditions.

The desire has more ram though, and a better overall interface.

sven256 · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:50

Bigsy said:
Considering that Samsung are throwing out stable beta roms on a literal daily basis, and plus there is already a very usable early froyo rom.. i'd suggest that your statement no longer holds true.

I will retract it when you get at least two large updates. I would consider froyo a large update, and then gingerbread. not just little tweaks.

I'm aware what they are doing with the roms, I'm just going off past experiences, which have left a bitter taste in a lot of peoples mouths.

As you buy the phone then that's it, no further support at all.

Bigsy · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:53

sven256 said:
I will retract it when you get at least two large updates.

I'm aware what they are doing with the roms, I'm just going off past experiences, which have left a bitter taste in a lot of peoples mouths.

As you buy the phone then that's it, no further support at all.

Your kidding right? I've owned my phone about 2 weeks and updated the firmware 4 times now. There were 9 new firmwares out just last month alone: http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/samsungi9000.htm

sven256 · 5 Aug 2010 at 19:57

Bigsy said:
Your kidding right? I've owned my phone about 2 weeks and updated the firmware 4 times now. There were 9 new firmwares out just last month alone: http://samsung-firmware.webs.com/samsungi9000.htm

Yes they are little tweaks nothing more, which should not of been faulty in the first place. Just go on other proper android forums, and read about the i7500 and the i5700 the last the samsung android based phones.

They may of changed for the better, i'm sure we will find out in about 6 months or so.

Bigsy · 5 Aug 2010 at 20:05

You say it like its a bad thing? Surely that's exactly what people want? The phone has hardly been a bug fest on release.

And anyway I wouldn't call the jump from android 2.1 to 2.2 a little tweak at all. Personally don't see how Samsung could be doing any more with support for this phone... seems its not enough for some.

sven256 · 5 Aug 2010 at 20:11

Bigsy said:
You say it like its a bad thing? Surely that's exactly what people want? The phone has hardly been a bug fest on release.

And anyway I wouldn't call the jump from android 2.1 to 2.2 a little tweak at all. Personally don't see how Samsung could be doing any more with support for this phone... seems its not enough for some.

Not the i7500 and i5700 had plenty of bugs I can assure you.

And where did i say 2.1 to 2.2 is a little tweak? I said that's a proper upgrade

Read above again, I said froyo is a large upgrade. 2.2 is froyo.