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IPhone 5 vs. galaxy s4

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.Rybak.
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I'm eligible to upgrade soon and I was wondering what are people's opinions on the two?
Apr 30 2013 12:47PM
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coolflash8
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galaxy s4 hands down. scrolling with your eyes!!! not touchable by faggy apple. and android is king
Apr 30 2013 12:48PM
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.Jacob
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I saw a video on the S4 yesterday, it looks so fucking good. iPhones are a thing of the past. Android is a better OS (imo) anyway.
Apr 30 2013 12:51PM
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ryano
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i too have this decision to make in about a month..

the only reason i'm thinking about going with an iphone5, is because you cant beat the customer service of apple.. if anything is wrong, you can just go to an apple store and 9 times out of 10 your problem is resolved then and there..

with a samsung phone, you're just not going to have that service..
Apr 30 2013 12:54PM
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t-roy
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HTC ONE...supposedly getting better reviews than the S4, although both are probably better than the iphone 5 technically speaking.
Apr 30 2013 1:05PM
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HentaiHero
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Right now its the GS4 but once the iphone 5s comes out t will be better. Personally, i love my iphone 5 adn hate the huge screen of the samsung but its whatever floats your boat. Like i said right now the spec are by far better on the samsung galaxy s4
Apr 30 2013 1:16PM
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.Rybak.
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I think I might be leaning more towards the gs4 but I might wait a little in case there are bugs
Apr 30 2013 2:00PM
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scrambledeggs
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I think the opposite. I like a smaller screen. I don't want a fucking tablet as my cellphone.

As long as I can check my email and read a map it's big enough
Apr 30 2013 2:27PM
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Phil-X-
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Iphone 5 and the SGIV are not comparable. The samsung is the newest generation and the 5 is last gen.
Apr 30 2013 2:29PM
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MNS
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Apr 30 2013 2:59PM
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whoa-dere
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I can't stand small screens. IPhone is still too small
Apr 30 2013 3:31PM
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ForeverYung
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How music oriented is the s4? Thats one of the reasons I might choose an iPhone over the s4
Apr 30 2013 3:53PM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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My only complaint about the 5 is the battery life is brutal. Come on apple.
Apr 30 2013 4:06PM
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Cotter
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I too am going to have to make this decision too, im leaning towards GS4 tho
Apr 30 2013 4:10PM
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Static
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The GS3's battery is awful too, I doubt the gs4 is any better. I think either way youre screwed on battery life.
Apr 30 2013 4:17PM
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Obi-Wan-Jenobi
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Mine was fully charged at 8 and its now 230 and im at 50% and I might have used my u of a app once. The brightness is all the way down. And the last 50% dies much faster than the 1st. And I always charge to max to avoid memory
Apr 30 2013 4:37PM
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ThatMNkid
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5 is bigger than 4 therefore better of course!
Apr 30 2013 4:46PM
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coolflash8
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the 5s is not going to bring anything new to the table, all its gonna have is faster this better that. the 4s is going to be fresh, and bring so much new stuff. OP would have to be an idiot to get the 5s
Apr 30 2013 4:50PM
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Huck_Norris
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Yeah except you have to make an appointment like they're a fucking doctor. Don't even get me started on those pretentious hipster fucks. Go ahead, walk in an iphone store so you can't see someone until the next day nor can you wait around to see if someone doesn't show for their service appointment- oh and prepare to sit around just like the doctor's office while ten people wheel and deal around you selling the fucking things.

Can you tell I really hate apple?? When I'm up for an upgrade I seriously doubt I'll be staying with mobile mafia aka apple.
Apr 30 2013 4:57PM
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Huck_Norris
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No idea why it didn't quote ryano's post but it was supposed to.
Apr 30 2013 4:59PM
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Titus69
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cant go worng with the s4 getting a quad core processor iphones are for bandwagoners
Apr 30 2013 6:04PM
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corona
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s4 looks pretty sweet. although mostly useless, pretty cool that it has built in magnetometer, Hall effect sensor, proximity sensor, etc, etc. it'll make for some really cool apps.
Apr 30 2013 6:30PM
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ryano
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yea, all my electronics are samsung (minus an ipad, because i need it for my work), so i really am tempted to get the s4..

but i've just had too many shitty experience with android phones and customer service.. granted they've been motorola and HTC phones..
Apr 30 2013 6:34PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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If you dont mind having your music sync online with google play or don't mind putting it on the internal sdcard manually, then go with the s4. The iphone is much better with music and media syncing. You can get music players for the s4 like poweramp, which make it sound much better and you can boost the bass to levels that you cannot reach on an iphone.
Apr 30 2013 8:37PM
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Funnel
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I've never understood why people are against Apple products. Far superior customer service, easier to use, seamless integration between other Apple products, and higher quality. I don't need these powerful phones when I have a laptop that can run stuff way easier than a little phone. Go with the iPhone and thank yourself later for not trying to justify the Samsung by using the tech geek excuse or be a hipster.
Apr 30 2013 8:45PM
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--ski--
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Personal preference.
May 1 2013 12:37AM
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paige.
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I'm curious to see how well the scrolling works. I've never been too impressed with the 'stay lit when you're looking at the screen' feature on the s3 because it tends to turn off when I'm actually looking at it but stay lit when I'm looking at something else.
May 1 2013 1:34AM
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*ninja*
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android makes great phones. however, google plue is always late getting all the hella pop apps i.e: clash of clans, vine u know
May 1 2013 1:38AM
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987321654hgfd
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Like someone said further up, integration with apple products and ease of use straight out of the box, apple wins there. The s4 though is just a better, more powerful phone though when it comes down to it, I'm pretty sure the s3 is a better phone than the 5 when you look at the specs. It's all personal preference though. Galaxy for me.
May 1 2013 5:51AM
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louie.mirags
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I was a long time iphone user, I switched the galaxy Note 2 in february and not looking back!! I was one of the Android haters for no real reason... It is a powerful phone, actually feels like an upgrade vs geting the iphone 5. I cant tell you any of the actual specs, but the newest galaxy line is smooth.. I would get the s3 or iphone 4s(save money) before the iphone 5 imo The camera is intense, battery doesn't die before nightime, phone next blinks, app do not crash, and double amount of RAM vs the 5

and the Note 2 is not too big for my pocket, my brothers iphone 5 with otterbox is worse in the pocket.
May 1 2013 6:54AM
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Huck_Norris
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Well have you ever gone into an apple store with a problem you need help with NOW?

They are easily the least helpful people ever. It's like they can't wait to tell you no, and send you the fuck home just because.

I really do love my phone but I've never wanted to physically assault a customer service person more than at the apple store.
May 1 2013 7:28AM
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J-Wile
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I have an upgrade soon, and here is the reason I'm going from Android to iPhone. (Eligible for an upgrade right now, but waiting for iPhone 5s.)

All my friends have iPhones. While you s4 supporters are probably thinking "Be different, don't follow the crowd" I've learned from my mistake before. 95% of my highschool has iPhones which means I am contantly missing out on group chats, and my lady friends get mad at me because they send emojis and I can't read them.

I know the S4 will have specs that are far better then the iPhone 5s whenever it gets announced. That is why I got my current, Evo 3D phone, because it was the first dual core phone ever, and its processor was way better than the iPhone 4 that was out at the time.

Apple always gets the apps first. My friends are always playing games vs each other on their iPhones, and I can't join in because I'm on an Android which doesn't have those apps.

I also like how i can just plug in my iphone to my computer, and it will instantly sync all my new songs and other stuff. It is kind of annoying having to plug in my evo, set it as a disc drive, find the music folder then drag in my music. Kind of un-organized and annoying.

The s4 beats the iphone 5, and will beat the 5s in every aspect. Better screen, better processor, more ram etc. But the iPhone is the most popular, so you will always get apps first, and have access to the most accesories. Just my opinion.
May 1 2013 10:13AM
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louie.mirags
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i have Galaxy Note 2 and group chat with iPhone users all day.... and i can see their emoticons, don't believe the hype. So I can't send a smiley face, look at what you're saying. Specs don't lie.
May 1 2013 10:33AM
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Ben.
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I know its gonna be that way, Ive never had to wait more than 24 hours to get something fixed. Usually I can make an appointment for later the same day online. Idk never had any issue personally.
May 1 2013 12:11PM
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Kooky_Lukey
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I have the S3 an imo Google music is just as good as the music app on iphones, its pretty much the same thing and you can always put a bigger micro SD card in the phone to hold more.
May 1 2013 12:57PM
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Huck_Norris
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The only apple store near me is pandemonium 90% of the time but still there can be no excuse for being talked to like a child, then flat out refused to be helped in any case. If it's that busy all the time, appropriate more resources for fucks sake. Some peoples' businesses are riding on this shit working and yes, I expect an appropriate sense of urgency when it is not. I do not expect a snooty attitude, anal retentive approach to customer service or a corporate structure so unwaveringly rigid that it is devoid of common sense safeguards altogether. If I say "my business phone isn't working" and you tell me "Mmmm, I'm sorry sir but all our appointments are booked up for today, you'll have to go home, sign up for an appointment online and come back tomorrow" I'm going to burn you alive with a look of hatred few have seen. You're not allowed to even wait around on standby in case someone doesn't show, and that hipster-ass approach to peoples' real and very urgent issues is pure bullshit. It's formulated by people with nothing to do for other people with nothing to do, there can be no other reason for such asinine policy.


That's why "fuck apple" for me personally. I love the retard-friendly interface and integration because I'm two steps above a simpleton, but the whole "we don't have to play nice, we're Apple so suck out dicks if you don't like it" attitude their company takes on many issues can kiss my ass. There's better phones and less pretentious people waiting to fill my needs far more professionally. Next time I will most likely be giving them my business instead.

May 1 2013 1:18PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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HTC one. better battery life, better phone than either by miles.
May 1 2013 1:52PM
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whoa-dere
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Htc's ui is too boring. They need better designers
May 1 2013 2:04PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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no way man the new sense is 10000000X's better than anything else they have ever put out
May 1 2013 2:14PM
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Cotter
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just got an GS4 and it's dope as fuck
May 4 2013 9:44PM
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ryano
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Report back with how well the battery life is..
May 4 2013 10:58PM
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grown-ninja
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Had to decide between a gs3 and iPhone since my phone bRoke. For the gs3 same specs but for 200 $ less. The battery s nOt all that bad honestly, better than the other phoNes I've had. Only thing i wish i had was itunes. And i use to hate the bigger screen bUt now having it i could Never go back to a screen the size of an iphones
May 4 2013 11:19PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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try using double twist. you just download the app from the play store and pc/mac version from their website. It auto syncs your itunes playlists and music and pretty much works exactly the same.
May 5 2013 12:36AM
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Cotter
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From what I've seen so far it averages to about 10% battery per hour with constant usage.
May 5 2013 9:18AM
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.Rybak.
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Wow thats not bad at all compared to my iphone 4's battery life. I've gone from 80 to 60% in an hour with constant usage.
May 5 2013 9:31AM
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DeRizzo
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Looks SO nice
May 5 2013 10:32AM
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louie.mirags
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The galaxy note 2 is boss.
May 5 2013 10:54AM
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Bagina
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I have the Galaxy S4 as of pre-order release date and I must say how vibrant the colours and definition of video and gaming quality is. It runs smooth and the iPhone 4 is as big as the screen. It's a must get for sure.
May 5 2013 2:17PM
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Bagina
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Oh and in every bench test the S4 has slightly higher rating in all areas, and it it's got a 13 MegaPixel camera and a quad core 1.9ghz processor followed with 2gb of ram.
May 5 2013 2:21PM
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Cotter
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I love it, we were using little notebooks in class and instead I whipped out my s4 because it had twice as much ram and with LTE I was able to do everything then just play around. #highschoollyfe
May 7 2013 9:18PM
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