Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5?

[jrdnhsnbrg 10+ year member]

Alright guys, it's nuthugging time. Anyone have any experience with the Galaxy S4? How was it? I've had an iPhone for years, but being the open-minded individual that I am I kinda want to try out a Galaxy S4.

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[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

Google s4 vs iphone 5

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Do it. Came from an iPhone 4S to the Galaxy S4. Most rewarding swap I've ever made. I'm much happier with the amount of control I have over my phone, whether it be the UI, entire shell, battery life, or performance tweaks. My wife decided she couldn't leave iPhone yet and got a 5C and it's the little things that drive me crazy about that phone. Smaller screen means smaller keyboard and I can't use swype which makes it a GIANT PITA to type on that thing.

Get the S4 and that's not even a nuthugger's stance on the issue.

 

[myjaja 10+ year member]

Both are nice phones. If you want the bigger screen and extra features, then go for it. I switched from the only iphone 4s to the note 3 and the only thing I don't like about the note 3 is the keyboard. I can text a whole lot faster on my old iphone than my new note 3. But that's the only con I can find about it.

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

Both are nice phones. If you want the bigger screen and extra features, then go for it. I switched from the only iphone 4s to the note 3 and the only thing I don't like about the note 3 is the keyboard. I can text a whole lot faster on my old iphone than my new note 3. But that's the only con I can find about it.

Once you learn to master Swype, it's hard not to use it.

 

[crazysp8ts]

I have had every iPhone until the 5S/C. I went with the S4 and haven't looked back since. I really enjoy the versatility, and when rooted there isn't even a comparison.

My home screen is AWESOME!! It has quick dial/text icons, an icon to immediately turn my flashlight on without having to open an app, a couple of countdown timers for important days coming up, a folder with my high usage apps, a widget that shows all my upcoming appointments, and a google search bar at the top.

I say S4 all the way!

 

[Full Tilt 10+ year member]

My question is, is it worth to pay the extra $ to get the S4 instead of the S3?

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

Their are pro's and cons's of both phones.

The s4 has a a bigger screen than the iPhone. +1 for the s4

The s4 is bigger and bulkier than the iPhone. +1 for the iPhone.

The s4's operating system is more adaptable the the iPhones . +1 for the s4

The iPhones operating system is more stable than the s4's. +1 for the iPhone.

The s4 has a little more battery life than the iPhone. +1 for the s4.

The iPhone is compatible with at least 10x more USB devices like car stereos than the s4 is. +1 for iPhone.

I owned three droids before going to a iPhone 5, and would not go back.

 

[bradl79 10+ year member]

Do it. Came from an iPhone 4S to the Galaxy S4. Most rewarding swap I've ever made. I'm much happier with the amount of control I have over my phone, whether it be the UI, entire shell, battery life, or performance tweaks. My wife decided she couldn't leave iPhone yet and got a 5C and it's the little things that drive me crazy about that phone. Smaller screen means smaller keyboard and I can't use swype which makes it a GIANT PITA to type on that thing.
Get the S4 and that's not even a nuthugger's stance on the issue.

agreed 110%

 

[bigaudiofanatic 10+ year member]

Android just hands down is all around better giving you more control and options. So S4 all day.

 

[Freeman]

Once you learn to master Swype, it's hard not to use it.

every time i type **** swype screws me over.

 

[neo_styles 10+ year member]

every time i type **** swype screws me over.

Then turn it off

 

[FamousMassacre 10+ year member]

Both are nice phones. If you want the bigger screen and extra features, then go for it. I switched from the only iphone 4s to the note 3 and the only thing I don't like about the note 3 is the keyboard. I can text a whole lot faster on my old iphone than my new note 3. But that's the only con I can find about it.

might just be because of the large screen upgrade but you'll get used to it.

 

[Freeman]

Then turn it off

no i like it!

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

S4, plus are sd card, if you have a samsung tv and blu rays its easily compatible with samsung all share, bigger screen, can easily download movies and music when connected to a PC, i fyou have a tablet that uses mini sdcards you can interchange the cards.