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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Tyyr:
I live in a divided house. I was coming up on my upgrade window with Sprint and knew I was going to get an S3 but the wife doesn't care. For her the phone is nothing but a camera that can make phone calls, text, and check Facebook. I promised her that I'd get her whatever had the best camera. I spent quite a few hours hoping against hope that I'd be able to buy two S3's, and it didn't happen. I kept reading reviews and while the S3's camera is good the iPhone 5 kept winning out in every test I read. So now she has an iPhone 5 and I've got my S3.

Overall I am not impressed by the iPhone 5. The camera is excellent sure but the thing is just tiny and I need my widgets.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
I don't understand the iPhone and the s3 have the exact same camera sensor so one can't have higher quality it can only have higher function wherein I believe there s3 is superior.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cbass15:
Doesn't the iPhone have a higher pixel count? I still wouldn't buy a phone just for the camera, because I could care less. I defiantly wouldn't buy an iPhone. I had the 4S and I traded it for my S3 now plus I'm more then happy with my S3 the iPhone was just too boring..:rolleyes:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
its the exact same camera module so its not possible to have a higher total pixel count. NOW it is possible that they are not using "100%" of the sensor array and apple is using more of the sensor array but the difference would be 100% irrelevant. we are talking 1% of something like that.

NOW it is possible the iphone has better "software" to process the raw data coming from the camera sensor and result in a higher quality saved file but I highly doubt that.

to see what I mean about higher quality software compare S2 to S3 they both have again same camera module but the S3 saves much better images under some conditions (namely low light)

With the quality I am getting from my S3 and Note II I can not see the Iphone capturing higher quality that is "visible" to the normal average human eye. I just don't see it and have NOT seen it in any I4 I5 pictures I have seen.

the iphone is also a lot slower to "take" a picture too. and that is a killer for me. once you have that speed you won't want to go back.

camera IS a major deciding factor for me in a phone. although I will admit there is no camera apple can use that would convince me to go iphone. its just too junky for me to every consider switching. it would be like going from a jacked up 4x4 jeep cherokee with all the bells and whistles to a pidly all wheel drive subaru. sure it might look pretty and have a bettery build quality (slightly) but it just lacks any real horsepower and capabilities.

its too "restrictive"
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hoy128:
Hey guys,

It's finally time to upgrade my old Galaxy S1 Epic (please don't laugh lol), I was planning on waiting for news on the new S4 but nothing solid has come out and my Epic was royally messed up from a game of football.....Note to self - don't play football with a phone in your pocket.

I know I'll probably get some bias comments since I'm posting this in the Samsung forums but I'm hoping for some logic as well. I know in terms of technology, the S3 is on the verge of being out of date. The Optimus G (on paper) looks to be an amazing phone but I know that LG's track record on updates as well as community development has always been lacking.

Would you guys get a S3 this late in the game or the Optimus G and hope for the best in terms of support/development? I can't afford to buy the phone outright so I'll be locked into a 2 year contract with Sprint and will be stuck with this phone for the next 2 years. I played with both phones at the store and they're both pretty cool, but I'll admit that when it comes to phones I am kind of a noob and would rather get honest opinions from people who have the phones and might know more about the future hurdles of it.

oh, the S3 is at Amazon Wireless right now for $50 and the LG Optimus is $99....both great deals imo! So I'm going to need to make a decision soon before the sale is over.

Thanks in advanced!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bob2300nx:
Benifits in my eyes:

S3:

More selection/better accessories

More rom support

Better camera (real life pics)

Optimus:

Better-slightly better spec phone all around

Stock I think I might even like the optimus software better (havent played with it but it seems more android stock than touchwiz). But and this is a big but, I really enjoy rooting and installing custom roms, go look at the optimus section and then the S3 and compare. The optimus section is almost sad. Are you going to want to root/install custom roms? Can you live with being stuck on 4.2 if LG doesnt update (which they might not) and in the possibility that there isnt aftermarket support? My last phone was an LG optimus s and it was a great phone for what it was, there even was a ICS rom released but it had alot of bugs that never got worked out since there was little development.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hoy128:
Thanks for the reply! What you just said is basically what I was thinking. I did go over to the LG forums and all I saw were cobwebs. The only thing that keeps me going back to look at the LG were the specs. I was hoping that since the Nexus 4 was built off the Optimus G, there might be a brewing community around the LG products now but that's a gamble. I just got off the phone with Bestbuy and they'll price match Amazon Wireless so I'm going to head down to Bestbuy and pick up the S3.

*grumble* darn football....if it weren't for that, my Epic 4G with CM9 could have lasted well into next year so I could have waited for the S4....oh wells....
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] OhMattyO:
Personally, I would go with the S3. I've had mine for about 2 weeks and its an amazing improvement over my last phone (OG Evo 4G, but others in my house had the Epic as well). I believe Samsung is slightly more reliable for updates in the future, and with so many more people owning the S3, I like the constant flow of developments for the device. I haven't played with the Optimus personally, but I couldn't have asked for more out of my S3 and wouldn't trade it for anything out on the market now. Just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in for ya.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
well I guess it depends on your usage.

if your heavily invested in itunes/ios and or want a pretty very durable phone with "some" smart phone capabilities but not as the primary focus? sure iphone is great.

but if you want a "SMART PHONE" a real smart phone. then you really need to look outside apple. it just does not compare to something like the S2 or S3 or Note II etc..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] turnbelt:
It's really all just based on the Android vs. iOS debacle. Sure iOS is "seamlessly" intertwined with iTunes and such, but you lose all your customization ability. Sure you can jailbreak and get yourself some freedom, but it isn't as much freedom as an unrooted android, much less a rooted one.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
its not that ios is seamlessly intertwined with itunes. its attached to itunes with a ball and chain made of unobtanium your property rights be damned :)

ie apple retains actual tangible ownership of what is supposed to be your physical property and that alone is enough reason to avoid ios like the plague to me.

android has some issues too. this shift to MTP is really PI$$#&G me off like you have no idea :) I do a "LOT" with the UMS function to move data (don't even start with me on the "cloud" crap every try moving 30-40 GIGS via the "cloud" or even a direct wifi connection? yeah no thanks :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Speedin07si:
Open up Google Now hit the voice search Mic. Say "do a barrel roll" without the " of course.

I'd like to see apples siri do that.

Sent from Pluto.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
hahaha thats freaking hilarious !! wish it said something or made some sort of funny appropiate sound when it did that :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Naddict:
furbies are making a come back... :p
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
How can you say that? The s3 just got the latest Android Jelly Bean update. Still one of the top selling Android phones. Unlike HTC Samsung updates there older phones alot longer.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tonyespo99:
My buddy Has the evo 4g late and never has an update but a lot of nice roms out for it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] pwhitetom:
though iphone is more fashionable, i prefer samsung
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
fashionable? no. in fact I consider the iphone cosmetically to be not so appealing. the S3 is much more fashionable in my opinion.

Now "trendy" yes absolutely. but not fashionable.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] porshce2:
I personally like the cosmetics of the iphone.. well the back at any rate. The screen of the iphone 5 though is just terrible. Did they widen it at all or did they just add length because it seems so awkwardly shaped to me.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] davelikestacos:
I gotta agree, I believe the iPhone is a very sleek and nice looking phone. It also feels great in your hand. However, the lack of innovation in the iOS convinced me to switch to Android and after installing the LiquidSmooth 4.2.1 JellyBean ROM, I have never been happier. I love my Galaxy S3 and Android and iOS is a thing of the past in my book :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Whiplashh:
Every time I hear "I want apple 5" I lose a little more faith in this world.

Sent From My Galaxy S3 Running Stock... WickedCyan10PeopleFreeGS3 ROM!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BubZX:
All I can say is wow
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Whiplashh:
Lol. Look what I found.

Sent From My Rooted, S-OFF'd Blackberry Curve using the iOS XDA Application for Android.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] chriswbush:
I have both the S3 and Evo Lte and I have to say samsung does have bad qaulity builds comestically my s3 feels cheap in my hands compared to my evo but I do love the s3 software wise so for the comestic problem I have with the s3 I just put on my otterbox commuter and love this phone xD
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Speedin07si:
Starting tomorrow, it's illegal to ...t the carrier's blessing http://t.co/3ey0BD9F

That sucks....

Sent from a planet far far away.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] blue5055:
I was in Best Buy today with my rooted S3 & some guy made a comment about how some ppl arent smart enough to get a iphone. I said oh really well show me all the things your iphone can do that my S3 cant do. After about a 10 min a$$ kicking by the S3 he was asking the sales rep to look up his account to see when he was eligible for a device upgrade.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JoeFCaputo113:
Why the ehck would anyone wanna talk about a stupid when we have a device that is 1000X better and can do a lot more things ;) !
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Speedin07si:
Samsung confirms galaxy s4.

Samsung confirms Galaxy S4 to launc...amsung-confirms-galaxy-s4-to-launch-march-14/

Sent from a planet far far away.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
Came from the S3 to the iPhone 5 and now back to the S3. It just amazed me how after 6 phone that Apple has put out other then the look and feel of the phone its self nothing has changed. Same boring iOS look. I'm happy I made the switch back.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ReapersDeath:
Anyone have any clue why my iphone 4s is being a complete b**ch? i go on the app store, try to find kik messenger, and nothing shows up.. i go to the online page, and still not showing up.. yet it is on all other phones.. wtf is going on. Theres 0 restrictions on the phone, and just blah. tried all basic stuff.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Cosmic Phoenix:
Went from the iPhone 4 to the GS2 to the 4S to the GS3 to the iPhone 5. Where I once loved the simplicity of iPhone I grew to hate it after coming from the GS3. It was so boring. Switched back to the GS3. If only some of my most loved/used iPhone apps could get decent upgrades on Android (SPOTIFY!), I'd be set.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fransauce:
Apple's marketing strategy consists of trendy commercials and overpriced products to provide a false sense of quality
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] joeyhdownsouth:
This is a good answer, exactly what I tell everyone I know that owns an iphone. They are very boring to me. Just no fun. No customization compared to Android. Who wants to buy a phone that is locked up airtight, not me. But, I guess Apple likes it that way.

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Do you think its enough difference to switch from GS3? I ask myself this everyday.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] :
Think about difference between the epic touch and the gs3. I think the differences between our gs3 and our gs3 is a big difference.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] sonasam300:
Anybody know where I can find the threads (cricket) sgs3. Much appreciated!

sent from my SAMmieSUNG GSIII
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] alaman68:
so we just got new Motorola RAZR M's at work today. they are not bad, but it was funny because as a GS3 user i said "it's nice to have normal sized phone again" and the iPhone users said "it's nice to have such a big screen". made me nose laugh and fart a bit.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mdshin2001:
thanks
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Speedin07si:
A rugged galaxy s4 dust proof and water proof in the works?

http://m.techcrunch.com/2013/04/26/...s4-this-summer-could-counter-new-moto-phones/

I'd be game if they release something like that.

Sent from a planet far far away.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
Ok so I ditched my iPhone 5 a while back for the S3. Now I'm a huge Android fan, however yesterday I picked up a used 4s for a good price and good condition. I just found myself getting a little bored of the S3. Even though the S3 has bigger screen and LTE, I can still see the 4s screen just fine and LTE speeds in my area are not that great so no real speed difference. Maybe this is a good thing, now I can put down my Android S3 and learn to miss it again.

Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GiantJay:
I got my hands on my brothers s4 today. I like the way it feels in the hand. The screen looks awesome but honestly it felt and pretty much looks like the S3. But he came from the S2 so it's a big upgrade for him. I'm going to sell my S3 on swappa but I'm not sure if I will get the S4 or the HTC One? The S4 has a SIM card and under the roaming options it has gsm roaming, very interesting.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] epic4GEE:
So this is a sprint s4? Haven't heard if the bootloader is locked yet, if it is a sprint s4 can you check.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GiantJay:
If I get a chance, not sure if I will see him soon but I might tomorrow if he isn't busy. Will do when I can. It is the Sprint version. I'm sure qbking77 will let us know, he got his phone yesterday to. I'm probably going to best buy tomorrow so I will check there if they have a Sprint version.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] epic4GEE:
Just by looking at the sprint thread in the gs4 section, it sounds like it is, the good news sounds like the fabulous xda devs are hot on the trail of busting it wide open. For me it doesn't matter much as I prolly won't be getting one any time soon, if not ever, but just curious if this is sammies new standard, looks like it is and I'm a bit disappointed.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GiantJay:
I'm not even sure if I'm going to get the One or S4 yet. I just put my phone up on swappa.com

So tomorrow I'm going to best buy or somewhere to get my hands on the One.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] epic4GEE:
If removable battery and no sd card is ok by you, then I think you'll be happy with the one. Only other real concern I'd have is updates, htc has been a bit off as of late in that department. That said all the ones are pretty similar in hardware so updates may come quicker. All in all I don't see it as a bad thing having to pick between the one and s4, it's a good problem to have.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GiantJay:
Yes it is a good problem. I think the S4 is winning the battle with me. Between updates, removable battery, sd card and the camera and features the S4 looks like a winner. I don't take pictures in the dark so I don't care about the HTC Ones camera and that is the only advantage that the One has really. That and Zoe.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cas8180:
If a company going out of business and updates is your concern :p

Not really but all signs are pointing.

FYI

http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-57...s-htc-one-iphone-5/?subj=News-Mobile&tag=feed
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] cnstarz:
how do you get bored of an android phone when you see everything the iphone has to offer within just 90 seconds of playing with it? does not compute.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
I've seen everything this Android phone has to offer. I can only flash so many ROMs, kernels and themes. I can only tweek it so much before there is nothing left. I'm not saying I hate my phone or Android, just saying I'm setting android down for a while.

Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] tylerjames09:
i've gotten to that point too with my S3 where I feel like i've done all the flashing/modding/tweaking/changing/etc that i can, although i dont know if i would go as far as to try out iOS at all...what benefits are you seeing from ditching the S3 for the little bit of time?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
No so much a benifit, just something different. I don't hate iPhone in fact I've had them in the past.

Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
So who here is considering upgrading to the S4?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] nerys71:
no one who has an S3 since they are still under contract :) hehe

either way I am waiting for the Note III I really want the dual record camera feature though. I hope they can do that with a firmware upgrade to the Note II (or S3)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
I wasn't at first. But I just got back from Best Buy and well I just might. After standing there messing with the phone there are noticeable speed gain on the S4, camera says 13 mega pixels and wow took amazing pictures.

Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
I'm considering it as well. It would be a huge jump because I currently only have a (bricked) evo shift ever since I broke my S3 like 2 weeks after getting it.

Mind sharing some more details of your experience with it? I havent gotten to play with one yet

Also considering the HTC One for that matter, but Sense 5 is ugly.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] GiantJay:
I've posted this on other threads but I am getting the S4 next week. Hopefully I can recoup most of my money that I spent on my S3. I bought it for $360 in November. The S4 is $599 on Amazon and the Sprint online store. So I am having Best Buy price match and buying from them. Has anyone had the geek squad protection how is it? The guy said its $10 a month and you don't pay a deductible if something happens to your phone? If that is true I am definitely dropping Assurion from Sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
Yes I always go with geek squad over Sprint for protection. $10 a month and if something happens to your phone, return for a new one no questions asked. Never had to pay a deductible.

Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] CNexus:
Found this for and thought I should post for any Tasker users out there

http://www.pocketables.com/2013/05/...-gesture-call-answer-feature-with-tasker.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mordbane:
The only negative of the Geek Squad insurance is that it is through Best Buy and we all know all stores are not equal. Some stores will claim that you have to send in your phone before you get a new one. So they give you a crappy loaner phone while you wait to get your replacement which again some stores will tell you it has to be refurbished phone. Also, it covers all damager (even water) but not lost or stolen.

All that said, I still think the Geeksquad insurance is the better deal. You might just need to shop around for a store that will replace your phone on the spot.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] TheSocalGuy79:
My Best Buy tried the loaner crap once. Talked to the store manager and made sure I stood in the cell phone area so others could hear me. He quickly changed his mind and called me the next day to tell me my replacement was in. Since then no questions asked lol

Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donsh00tmesanta:
Or is that feature att only

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Herman76:
Edge can't be connected when a call is connected, that is the same no matter what handset you use. If you have 3g or better, you should be able to maintain data connection while making a call.

Swype'ed on my CM10 Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donsh00tmesanta:
But tmo can do it right

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slickromeo:
i thought that was a T-Mobile only feature, i guess at&t has it also... to answer your question in short, yes. I have used 3G while on a phone call
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donsh00tmesanta:
I used it on att

None of my buddies on tmo have used it so they don't know lol

Gracias amigo

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Its a feature of GSM. Yes you can do simultaneous voice and data on T-Mobile.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donsh00tmesanta:
Y'all with tmo what are your average speeds?

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