HTC One X vs Galaxy S III

**qbnkelt** · 06-19-2012, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by JiveGirl14

I am sorely tempted by the S3. Been looking at both the HTC One X and the S3. Never having been an Android user I must say they both look awesome.

I would suggest trying out the SGIII. Really liking Samsung. Prefer it over the iPhone.

**kevinnugent** · 06-19-2012, 03:10 AM

I picked up a GIII today. Charging as I type. Feels very very nice.

**jonno_atamaniuk** · 06-19-2012, 03:32 AM

played with the sIII a while back, i personally wasn't quite as impressed as i felt i should have been... but then again i have an amaze 4G already and received the ics update that same day. the features Samsung plugs into it are great at the software level... but i still find there are just too many bugs in the android os overall. i could never commit to it as my primary platform... in fact i really only use it for skype.

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**DevSteven** · 06-19-2012, 08:32 AM

Considering they are both pretty much the same hardware-wise, I would probably take the One X for sense 4 over touchwiz

**jivegirl14** · 06-19-2012, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Qbnkelt

I would suggest trying out the SGIII. Really liking Samsung. Prefer it over the iPhone.

That's what I want to do. But it's not out in Canada yet (they are all on pre-order) so I'm going to have to wait a bit unless I get it from somewhere like Amazon. Meanwhile I'll keep reading all the reviews.
Edit: Actually I'd probably get it from Expansys rather than Amazon and even there the Pebble Blue one is on pre-order.

**Splange** · 06-19-2012, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by JiveGirl14

That's what I want to do. But it's not out in Canada yet (they are all on pre-order) so I'm going to have to wait a bit unless I get it from somewhere like Amazon. Meanwhile I'll keep reading all the reviews.

Edit: Actually I'd probably get it from Expansys rather than Amazon and even there the Pebble Blue one is on pre-order.

The wait's not much longer, only 8 more days! Feels like an eternity though.

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**DevSteven** · 06-19-2012, 05:06 PM

Just make sure you are getting the right version. It could be there are different ones for the carriers that don't use LTE (e.g. Wind, Mobilicity)

**DX9** · 06-19-2012, 09:24 PM

I'm hung up on the 2 devices. I get LTE in my area on Rogers. Guess it all comes down to personal preference. Decisions

**jivegirl14** · 06-20-2012, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by AutoAppForum.com

Just make sure you are getting the right version. It could be there are different ones for the carriers that don't use LTE (e.g. Wind, Mobilicity)

I will double-check, thank you. I've noticed from some people's experience that different carriers restrict certain aspects of the phone. I will probably buy unlocked, though I will still check the version. I'll be running my BB side by side but I can't believe how excited I am geting about trying this new phone!

**jivegirl14** · 06-20-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by DX9

I'm hung up on the 2 devices. I get LTE in my area on Rogers. Guess it all comes down to personal preference. Decisions

I keep reading fabulous reviews about the HTC One X and am finding it really hard to decide between the two. If it wasn't for the un-removable battery and the unexpandable storage I think I would go for the HTC One X. I've always thought I needed both... but now I find myself wondering.

**DevSteven** · 06-20-2012, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by JiveGirl14

I keep reading fabulous reviews about the HTC One X and am finding it really hard to decide between the two. If it wasn't for the un-removable battery and the unexpandable storage I think I would go for the HTC One X. I've always thought I needed both... but now I find myself wondering.

It seems that although Samsung is the heavy hitter in Android smartphone market, HTC still managed to out-do them tis time around. The software is nicer (HTC Sense 4) and the screen is reportedly a lot better then the S III. The case is also not so plasticy like S III.

Hard choice....Hopefully the most difficult one we have to make in life.

**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 11:44 AM

Here's a comparo of the main devices from each carrier and international. This shows the One X as impressive and fully holding its own against the GS3. Too bad it's limited memory-wise. If it wasn't for the limited memory, I'd tear myself over the two.

Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T: impressions and benchmarks | The Verge

**DevSteven** · 06-20-2012, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Marty_LK

Here's a comparo of the main devices from each carrier and international. This shows the One X as impressive and fully holding its own against the GS3. Too bad it's limited memory-wise. If it wasn't for the limited memory, I'd tear myself over the two.

Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T: impressions and benchmarks | The Verge

The storage isn't viewed as much of an issue. The device comes with free 25 GB of dropbox (i think it's 25) but mind you the S III comes with even more.

**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by AutoAppForum.com

The storage isn't viewed as much of an issue. The device comes with free 25 GB of dropbox (i think it's 25) but mind you the S III comes with even more.

It may not be viewed as much of an issue to industry people, but it is an issue among consumers that don't want to constantly stream files over data...which is usually limited to a few gigs at best. The consumer, like me as example, will tend to go where the memory is best. I cannot bring myself to want a One X because of the limited memory. I went through this with my 16GB Playbook and my Sensation XL has no card slot and a maximum user-accessable memory of 8.8GB. It royally and seriously annoys not having sufficient physical memory. MS tried this "cloud" storage bit with Kin and WP7/7.5 and it backfired on them, WP8 will include card slots in devices for memory storage.

HTC will have a wake-up call when they aren't able to sell enough card slot-lacking devices to compete with Samsung and the others.

**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 02:00 PM

Here's another, very informative, look at the GS3 from Wired (via CNN).

Review: Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone aims high, falls short - CNN.com

**Splange** · 06-20-2012, 02:03 PM

Does anyone actually know why HTC decided to nix the expandable memory? Are there any advantages to doing so? Would it not work with their design?

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**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Alaric300

Does anyone actually know why HTC decided to nix the expandable memory? Are there any advantages to doing so? Would it not work with their design?

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Mainly because they believed the industry hype that the "cloud" is the wave of the future. It's more profitable to sell cloud storage (annually) than MicroSD cards. The system wants to make the "cloud" a new means of revenue and have intensely pushed it. But the "fly-in-the-ointment" are the carriers and battery capacity. The carriers limit data, which the "cloud" relies on, and devices constantly streaming from the "cloud" use up precious battery life much quicker. It isn't very friendly to consumers to stream data and not be able to make calls because of dead batteries.

HTC mistakenly believed the "cloud" was a viable alternative to physical memory.

**jivegirl14** · 06-20-2012, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Marty_LK

Here's a comparo of the main devices from each carrier and international. This shows the One X as impressive and fully holding its own against the GS3. Too bad it's limited memory-wise. If it wasn't for the limited memory, I'd tear myself over the two.

Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T: impressions and benchmarks | The Verge

I've been reading some lengthy and detailed reviews about the SIII and the HTC One X today,and right now am tending towards the HTC. There's just something about the design that I really like. The lack of expandable memory does bother me a little but then I don't tend to store videos or a ton of stuff on my phone so it mightn't be an issue. also wondering if I'd really need to swap out the battery (although this is one reason I never considered an iphone)... my Bold drains if I'm not careful but as long as I can charge it regularly I've managed fine without buying a spare battery - I have a portable charger. So again, it might not be as much of an issue as I think. It really is going to come down to personal preference, they are both so close. It's hard to decide

Given what I've read so far in terms of what the phones can do though, they sound awesome. I'm scared I mighn't return to my Blackberry LOL.
#firstworld problems.

**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by JiveGirl14

I've been reading some lengthy and detailed reviews about the SIII and the HTC One X today,and right now am tending towards the HTC. There's just something about the design that I really like. The lack of expandable memory does bother me a little but then I don't tend to store videos or a ton of stuff on my phone so it mightn't be an issue. also wondering if I'd really need to swap out the battery (although this is one reason I never considered an iphone)... my Bold drains if I'm not careful but as long as I can charge it regularly I've managed fine without buying a spare battery - I have a portable charger. So again, it might not be as much of an issue as I think. It really is going to come down to personal preference, they are both so close. It's hard to decide

Given what I've read so far in terms of what the phones can do though, they sound awesome. I'm scared I mighn't return to my Blackberry LOL.
#firstworld problems.

My sentiments as well. I do want a One X. I gave one a thorough looking-at the other day at the AT&T store and was incredibly impressed with it. The display is nothing less than pure gorgeous. The system was so smooth and friendly and the phone app has been very much improved from the old typical "Sense" style phone app. But there are a few nitpicks that hinder my full-on desire for one: The USB connector isn't on the bottom, for convenient, portrait dock use...I just prefer a portrait dock. The front camera hole is nothing short of ugly, to me. HTC should have put a tiny lens in it to make it flush. The lack of a card slot seals the deal against it. I don't mind the non-removable battery, though. I love the body-style also. And I believe HTC's Sense UI is head and shoulders better than Samsung's.

EDIT- I just remembered one thing about the GS3, other than the software, that's a little off-putting: That front button. It looks raised above the surface of the display and, if so, will be prone to constant unintentional activation while sitting in a belt holster case. I really don't prefer to use a body case on my phones so it appears my choices just got much simpler by eliminating the GS3. Sadly it also means I'll have to wait agonizingly till the end of the year for BB10 devices.

**DevSteven** · 06-20-2012, 06:32 PM

The Google Nexus line doesn't either have sd card slots. They take up valuable space, and if there is enough on board storage, they figure "who needs it." They are right, most people don't need it. I have a Google Nexus S with no sd card slot but 16GB of storage, for transferring it's harder but otherwise...

**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by AutoAppForum.com

The Google Nexus line doesn't either have sd card slots. They take up valuable space, and if there is enough on board storage, they figure "who needs it." They are right, most people don't need it. I have a Google Nexus S with no sd card slot but 16GB of storage, for transferring it's harder but otherwise...

I guess Apple got it wrong all these years. Who needs 64GB of memory? I know Samsung must be screwing up really bad. The GS3 will allow up to 80GB. I doubt there will be many people opting for the GS3 or the 32GB or 64GB iPhones. Minimal marketshare is what likely will happen.

**DX9** · 06-20-2012, 09:00 PM

Got a week old One X on a straight up trade for my iPhone 4S. Very impressed. Had GS2 last year and ICS is so much better then Gingerbread. Also Sense is much better then Touchwiz. Now the learning curve again

**jivegirl14** · 06-20-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by Marty_LK

My sentiments as well. I do want a One X. I gave one a thorough looking-at the other day at the AT&T store and was incredibly impressed with it. The display is nothing less than pure gorgeous. The system was so smooth and friendly and the phone app has been very much improved from the old typical "Sense" style phone app. But there are a few nitpicks that hinder my full-on desire for one: The USB connector isn't on the bottom, for convenient, portrait dock use...I just prefer a portrait dock. The front camera hole is nothing short of ugly, to me. HTC should have put a tiny lens in it to make it flush. The lack of a card slot seals the deal against it. I don't mind the non-removable battery, though. I love the body-style also. And I believe HTC's Sense UI is head and shoulders better than Samsung's.

EDIT- I just remembered one thing about the GS3, other than the software, that's a little off-putting: That front button. It looks raised above the surface of the display and, if so, will be prone to constant unintentional activation while sitting in a belt holster case. I really don't prefer to use a body case on my phones so it appears my choices just got much simpler by eliminating the GS3. Sadly it also means I'll have to wait agonizingly till the end of the year for BB10 devices.

I'm beginning to think that the storage might actually be an issue... after all (hate the idea of being limited even if I'd never use it) and I've decided to have a play with both in the store. Right now none of the stores in Toronto have the S3. But I played with a display model S2 and really liked it. The store owner told me the S3 is even better than the S2..."blows it out of the water," were her words. I know the S3 is a bigger phone. Some say it's too big; I've decided I can't really get a real idea without playing with them both myself. So right now I've no idea which one of the two I really want. If I still feel unsettled by the storage limitations then it will be the S3 International version.

I still plan to check out BB10. I wonder if it will surpass these "superphones" and I think it has to - I'm hopeful. I'm quite curious as to whether I'd enjoy an Android phone and there's only one way to find out.

**Marty_LK** · 06-20-2012, 09:45 PM

Originally Posted by JiveGirl14

I'm beginning to think that the storage might actually be an issue... after all (hate the idea of being limited even if I'd never use it) and I've decided to have a play with both in the store. Right now none of the stores in Toronto have the S3. But I played with a display model S2 and really liked it. The store owner told me the S3 is even better than the S2..."blows it out of the water," were her words. I know the S3 is a bigger phone. Some say it's too big; I've decided I can't really get a real idea without playing with them both myself. So right now I've no idea which one of the two I really want. If I still feel unsettled by the storage limitations then it will be the S3 International version.

I still plan to check out BB10. I wonder if it will surpass these "superphones" and I think it has to - I'm hopeful. I'm quite curious as to whether I'd enjoy an Android phone and there's only one way to find out.

There's a side by side comparison of the One X and an S3 that I posted...mmm...in this thread or a similar one in this forum, can't remember where...lol...that shows them together in pictures and the S3 actually appears to be very slightly smaller as seen face-down. And, according to the specifications of each phone, the S3 is 0.3mm thinner (8.9mm vs. 8.6mm).

Originally Posted by DX9

Got a week old One X on a straight up trade for my iPhone 4S. Very impressed. Had GS2 last year and ICS is so much better then Gingerbread. Also Sense is much better then Touchwiz. Now the learning curve again

I feel the same about Sense vs. Touchwiz. I just wish the OEMs would make these UI overlays select-able where a person could disable them to get the raw Android experience. In ICS there is the possibility to disable apps. But that doesn't disable the UI skin. Things like the phone app will remain what the OEM installed. I much prefer the raw Android ICS phone app to the Sense version.

**DX9** · 06-20-2012, 09:53 PM

No doubt both phones are big but damn they are light. I don't know how much the iPhone weighs but it feels like a brick. Just like Marty said the screen is gorgeous. I got lucky and was able to unload my 4S and nothing out of my pocket. The guy had an upgrade and sold his iPhone 4 the other week but I guess he didn't like the change. I def type better with the bigger screen. Lots to do with this phone.