Galaxy S3 vs Iphone 5

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

I find it funny how you think it will get 8 hours of lte use.i will give you 500 bucks if that phone getd anywhere near that.

You are confusing lte data with regular talktime

That cell will NOT get anywhere near 8 hours of lte browsing and prolly not even half that.

I get 5.5 hours on screen lte time with a 2700mah battery on my gs3.

Talk time is like only 10 hours and that rating is with the screen iff and lte off

Hello there.

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-iphone-5-16gb-32gb-64gb/P7

Cellular Data: Apple claimed “up to 6 hours” of 3G Internet use on the iPhone 4S, so it was exciting to see that the iPhone 5 promise “up to 8 hours” of LTE or 3G Internet use. Unfortunately, this turns out to be a best case scenario: if you’re using your iPhone 5 in places a with a very strong (4- to 5-bar) LTE or 3G signal, your cellular battery life may approach that number, but if not, the cellular antenna will struggle to maintain a signal, and fall well short. Because LTE and 3G/4G towers are in a state of build-out flux right now, our tests suggest that many LTE users won’t come close to Apple’s promised numbers.

Each with 2 bars of LTE signal—the best our phones could achieve in the primary location where we’ve tested every past iPhone—our AT&T iPhone 5 achieved a meager 4 hours and 44 minutes of continuous cellular data browsing in our standard Internet test, while a Verizon iPhone 5 hit 5 hours and 15 minutes, well below Apple’s rosy estimates. Both numbers were below the just-shy-of-6-hour run times of the AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4S models when they were on 3G/4G networks last year, though it needs to be said that both iPhone 4Ses had 3G/4G signals in the 3- to 4-bar range. By replacing some 3G/4G tower capacity with LTE, carriers have reduced signal strength on their older networks, impacting speeds while causing battery drain to be higher. If you live in an area with strong LTE or 3G/4G signal strength, your numbers will be closer to Apple’s claims.

Not 8 hours. Feel free to do the troll dance now

 

[Fingolfin269]

Hello there.

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/apple-iphone-5-16gb-32gb-64gb/P7



Not 8 hours. Feel free to do the troll dance now

Did I miss something? It looks like they said if you have a great signal it would be close. The hours they quoted were based on 2 bars? What kind of test is that?

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Did I miss something? It looks like they said if you have a great signal it would be close. The hours they quoted were based on 2 bars? What kind of test is that?

Is 2 bars horrible?

And if so there's still no data showing 5 bars.

 

[Fingolfin269]

Is 2 bars horrible?

And if so there's still no data showing 5 bars.

Maybe it's because I normally have 4-5 that I question this. Is having a strong signal abnormal?

 

[shortylickens]

Most phones bullshit the bars anyway. They been doing it since the early 2g days. I always try call even when theres no bars. Sometimes you get surprised.

 

[MrX8503]

So what? It happens and is unacceptable, particularly when you hype the manufacturing process and call attention to your product's "quality".

What about the purple haze? http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?p=34014073#post34014073

What excuse do you have for that?

It's not as prevalent as the scratches. The scratches is more of a widespread problem than the other ones you listed. The reason why that matters is because widespread problems stems from a flaw on the manufacturing process whereas smaller problems are just the nature of manufacturing not being 100% perfect.

I have an iPhone 5 and it doesn't exhibit those issues. All I have to say is that it's the most beautiful smartphone in terms of build that I've seen. The mirror chamfered edge is sexy as hell.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Maybe it's because I normally have 4-5 that I question this. Is having a strong signal abnormal?

Well it is for AT&T. Hah.

I get 2-3 bars at work, and if I go downstairs it can hover at 0-1. Maybe 2-3 sometimes but you know the dynamic range of these things is limited. It can fluctuate a lot.

Even if I can get 3-4 at my other office, it's a weak 4. I get a strong 4 bars like -65dB at my gf's place and I can get a full 10mbps on HSPA AT&T. But it's totally different at work.

The point is having full reception is nice, but you shouldn't have to be next to a tower to get great battery life. You can't expect everyone to get excellent reception, especially in work environments where large buildings attenuate signal easily.

Plus the iPhone doesn't sync at all. Compared to an Android phone that syncs left and right?

 

[Oyeve]

Did I miss something? It looks like they said if you have a great signal it would be close. The hours they quoted were based on 2 bars? What kind of test is that?

It's called reality. In NYC my lte droid razr is always on 2 bars and battery life is horrible.

 

[phillyman36]

Does anyone know if the S3 has a built in fm radio tuner(not a streaming app)?

 

[Oyeve]

Does anyone know if the S3 has a built in fm radio tuner(not a streaming app)?

Nope. It doesnt.

 

[Fingolfin269]

It's called reality. In NYC my lte droid razr is always on 2 bars and battery life is horrible.

But it's only reality for some so I'm not sure why testing based on the low/mid makes more sense than testing based on those at the mid-high level. This goes for every handset manufacturer.

With that said, does anyone know what the real world difference between getting 1-2 bars and 4-5 bars is in terms of data speed and battery life? It may be of little to no significance.

 

[zsdersw]

It's not as prevalent as the scratches. The scratches is more of a widespread problem than the other ones you listed. The reason why that matters is because widespread problems stems from a flaw on the manufacturing process whereas smaller problems are just the nature of manufacturing not being 100% perfect.

Touting their manufacturing process makes this a bit more embarassing, does it not?

I have an iPhone 5 and it doesn't exhibit those issues. All I have to say is that it's the most beautiful smartphone in terms of build that I've seen. The mirror chamfered edge is sexy as hell.

You're easily impressed, apparently.

 

[ponyo]

But it's only reality for some so I'm not sure why testing based on the low/mid makes more sense than testing based on those at the mid-high level. This goes for every handset manufacturer.

With that said, does anyone know what the real world difference between getting 1-2 bars and 4-5 bars is in terms of data speed and battery life? It may be of little to no significance.

I don't know. I think testing on low/mid makes more sense than mid/high. At least now you have some sort of idea of real world usage with baseline of what to expect in not so great/perfect situation. Apple already told you the results with great/perfect scenario. Are you saying Apple would lie?

 

[zsdersw]

Did I miss something? It looks like they said if you have a great signal it would be close. The hours they quoted were based on 2 bars? What kind of test is that?

Having "great signal" is more the exception than the rule.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I don't know. I think testing on low/mid makes more sense than mid/high. At least now you have some sort of idea of real world usage with baseline of what to expect in not so great/perfect situation. Apple already told you the results with great/perfect scenario. Are you saying Apple would lie?

Ha of course they will lie. It just surprised me that people don't flinch at test data based on 2 bars. I guess this means I should just appreciate my good signal that much more.

 

[MrX8503]

Touting their manufacturing process makes this a bit more embarassing, does it not?

Still leagues ahead of competitors' plastic molds.

You're easily impressed, apparently.

Every tech reviewer seems to agree with me. Plastic is shit and after the drop test from Android authority, the sgs3 was less durable even with its plastic body. Plastic is for fisher price toys.

 

[zsdersw]

Still leagues ahead of competitors' plastic molds.

Doesn't mean scuffs and scratches out of the box aren't embarassing.

Every tech reviewer seems to agree with me. Plastic is shit and after the drop test from Android authority, the sgs3 was less durable even with its plastic body. Plastic is for fisher price toys.

With the exception of Android Authority they (and probably you) are very likely paid by Apple. I'm not surprised in the least.

No, plastic is not shit.. nor is it just for toys.

 

[buckshot24]

It's not as prevalent as the scratches. The scratches is more of a widespread problem than the other ones you listed. The reason why that matters is because widespread problems stems from a flaw on the manufacturing process whereas smaller problems are just the nature of manufacturing not being 100% perfect.

I have an iPhone 5 and it doesn't exhibit those issues. All I have to say is that it's the most beautiful smartphone in terms of build that I've seen. The mirror chamfered edge is sexy as hell.

Your opinion is uninformed because you aren't in a physical design industry. You do graphics if I'm not mistaken.

 

[MrX8503]

Doesn't mean scuffs and scratches out of the box aren't embarassing.



With the exception of Android Authority they (and probably you) are very likely paid by Apple. I'm not surprised in the least.

No, plastic is not shit.. nor is it just for toys.

Android authority paid by apple? Lol. Ah yes and everyone is out to get you too.

Your opinion is uninformed because you aren't in a physical design industry. You do graphics if I'm not mistaken.

Physical design? Lol

 

[cmdrdredd]

Android authority paid by apple? Lol. Ah yes and everyone is out to get you too.

Learn to read maybe? He said EXCEPTION.

Further on the plastic debate it can be made quite durable as seen in the firearm industry. Lots of magazines and the like are forms of plastic and they don't break.

 

[zsdersw]

Learn to read maybe? He said EXCEPTION.

Further on the plastic debate it can be made quite durable as seen in the firearm industry. Lots of magazines and the like are forms of plastic and they don't break.

Plastic is arguably one of the few man-made substances that has improved the quality of life for the most people more than all the others.

 

[ITHURTSWHENIP]

SGS3 is less durable because of the massive screen. SGS2 can take a fair amount of abuse

 

[cmdrdredd]

SGS3 is less durable because of the massive screen. SGS2 can take a fair amount of abuse

Could be, but I would say that most people here don't drop their phone. If you are prone to dropping it a good case will protect it from a drop.

 

[Fingolfin269]

I've got to admit, I went back to the VZW store and held both the 5 and the GS3. I've got to admit, the 5 feels awkward to me. I'd have to case the thing just because it's so light, the shape is kind of odd, and to be honest the edges are uncomfortable. The GS3 actually felt better to me. With that said, I'm not sure if that will sway me back towards the GS3 or not. The "problem" (if you want to call it that) with Android is that I now consider the GS3 an old phone. It's 3+ months old. Surely there's a better Android device coming out next week that I could pick up instead.

 

[WelshBloke]

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Physical design? Lol

I think he's referencing this post of yours.

I work in the graphic design field and I think the pre JB android UI is ugly. You may form your own opinion on Android's design, but it's an uneducated one if design is not something you have exp in.