To be honest, most of the reason I'm considering the OneX over the SIII is the fact that I just cannot get along with the looks of the SIII. I just don't know whether I should plump for the OneX now, or wait until this fabled 28nm version is released (if it even is on the cards for the UK).
Pretty much what Robbo said. Phone technology is increasing rapidly fast, dual cores were only released last year and this year we have quad and the standard will be 720P res for the screens now.
And there will be more than just a few devices around xmas time, which will be better or on par with the GS 3 etc.
Basically you go for the GS 3 for these reasons:
- faster and smoother
- better CPU and much much better GPU
- better 1080P recording
- better audio
- IMO a better screen for the pitch blacks and vibrant colours
- more comfortable to hold than the X
- better battery life
- better developing community
- SD slot
And you go for the X for these reasons:
- much nicer looking overall
- very good screen if you prefer more natural colours and slightly sharper text
- software is much better overall regarding features and the looks IMO. Touchwiz has loads of gesture stuff and features like smart stay etc. however, as we have witnessed so far we can get pretty much all the features of touchwiz/GS 3 on any other android phone now, copy of smart stay that works great on the HTC one mobiles, touchwiz launcher with the widgets and S-voice, all work superbly and it is only a matter of time till we get the other things
, you won't be able to do the same with any other phone brand and HTC's stuff like the widgets, apps etc. you can get apps that are the same more or less but from my experience aren't anywhere near the sense apps, of course there are apps that are better than some of the sense stuff, I have yet to find an app that is better overall than the sense dialer, calendar, camera, gallery (IMO) and I also prefer the sms app (but go sms etc. are better overall)
- camera for photos is more or less the same, however, the camera UI is far better IMO and has load more features
Those last 2 reasons are very big factors for me personally and others.
Should have a play with both the X and GS 3 to see what you think of the software.