HTC One S or Galaxy S3 T-Mobile

**Sniper1087** · 06-04-2012, 12:45 AM

Well I just got the HTC One S on T-mobile out right , but I was wondering if is better to go for the SGS3 now I dont have a problem with buying it out right either and selling the HTc One S or even returning it during the 14 days grace period, just need to get a date for release date. any thoughts would be great regarding what should I do. thanks

**matt0715** · 06-04-2012, 12:53 AM

overall the s3 is a better phone but it depends on your needs. The one s is a sexy phone and if you like smaller devices I would stay with it

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**Sniper1087** · 06-04-2012, 12:59 AM

Originally Posted by matt0715

overall the s3 is a better phone but it depends on your needs. The one s is a sexy phone and if you like smaller devices I would stay with it

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well I have owned a galaxy note as you can see and damn I watch videos and movies a lot, big screens are something I definitely like, thanks for the reply your making it easier I might get the S3, now If i knew a release date would be amazing, I know is this month but yet dont know when exactly.

**Tkbredx** · 06-04-2012, 01:12 AM

It depends on the user but most would probably go with the S3. I know I would.

Bigger screen
Better screen
Better battery +1 for removable-ness
Better internal storage +1 for card slot
Better ram
Better front facing camera
Better rear camera (opinion)

**OMGLadyGaga** · 06-04-2012, 01:25 AM

The S3 would be best IMO. If it was between the S3 and the One X, it'd be a lot closer because of the One X's ridiculously awesome screen but the One S is a smaller, pentile, Amoled display whereas the S3 Super Amoled HD display at 4.8", with 2 Gigs of RAM, proper multitasking instead of Sense 4's abortion, and an extremely large quantity of innovative features plus flagship status make the S3 the easy choice over the One S IMO.

**Sniper1087** · 06-04-2012, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by OMGLadyGaga

The S3 would be best IMO. If it was between the S3 and the One X, it'd be a lot closer because of the One X's ridiculously awesome screen but the One S is a smaller, pentile, Amoled display whereas the S3 Super Amoled HD display at 4.8", with 2 Gigs of RAM, proper multitasking instead of Sense 4's abortion, and an extremely large quantity of innovative features plus flagship status make the S3 the easy choice over the One S IMO.

Sweet this is coming on the 21st i will check and see if i can return or sell my htc one S

**MooPenguin32** · 06-04-2012, 09:57 AM

I would personally go with the Galaxy S3. The only thing that I could think of that might deter some people from the S III is the TouchWiz interface. However, if you don't mind it or don't care either way, the S III would be the way to go.

Bigger screen, better display, double the RAM. What more could you ask for?

**Sniper1087** · 06-04-2012, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by MooPenguin32

I would personally go with the Galaxy S3. The only thing that I could think of that might deter some people from the S III is the TouchWiz interface. However, if you don't mind it or don't care either way, the S III would be the way to go.

Bigger screen, better display, double the RAM. What more could you ask for?

I do agree 100% the phone also has additional features like smart stay, s beam, s voice, direct call, smart alert, and i for one do like touchwiz and the Nature UX is a plus.

**equishd** · 06-04-2012, 11:47 AM

One S doesn't compare to s3 in my opinion.

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**rlb** · 06-04-2012, 12:08 PM

The only reason to get a One S over the S3 is if you want a smaller size phone. Otherwise, the S3 is much better. But the One S is still a great phone and more than capable for most people.

**spark032207#WN** · 06-04-2012, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by OMGLadyGaga

The S3 would be best IMO. If it was between the S3 and the One X, it'd be a lot closer because of the One X's ridiculously awesome screen but the One S is a smaller, pentile, Amoled display whereas the S3 Super Amoled HD display at 4.8", with 2 Gigs of RAM, proper multitasking instead of Sense 4's abortion, and an extremely large quantity of innovative features plus flagship status make the S3 the easy choice over the One S IMO.

Isn't the Super Amoled HD on S3 also pentile?

I went ahead and bought the One S after I saw the S3 announcement because

1) I like the One S design much better
2) The processor in One S is more than capable enough for what I want to do.
3) I think the camera on the One S is fantastic. Especially like ImageSense
4) I like Sense much better than TouchWiz overall
5) 4.8" would be way too big for me. I found One X to be too big, so I'm sure I'd feel the same way about the S3.

**frettfreak** · 08-02-2012, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by spark09223

Isn't the Super Amoled HD on S3 also pentile?

I went ahead and bought the One S after I saw the S3 announcement because

1) I like the One S design much better
2) The processor in One S is more than capable enough for what I want to do.
3) I think the camera on the One S is fantastic. Especially like ImageSense
4) I like Sense much better than TouchWiz overall
5) 4.8" would be way too big for me. I found One X to be too big, so I'm sure I'd feel the same way about the S3.

So a month or so after the purchase and are you still liking the One S? i was in the EXACT same boat and bought the one s.... a month ago, and i still ABSOLUTELY LOVE mY PHONE. I find myself wanting an s3 only cause i am a phone junky and have had this for a month+ so... of course its time for a new one right? But seriously, really love this phone.

Its funny to go back and read through this thread and all the opinions of people that probably never touched either phone... hard to forma n opinion based on just specs really.

**jcp007** · 08-02-2012, 08:49 PM

Other than...better processor...more RAM...removable battery and expandable memory...TouchWiz more refined and smooth than Sense...video capture at 29 fps versus the HOX at 23 fps.... Smart Stay...S Voice....DLNA....Flipboard...infinite scrolling of homesreens....

**eagle63** · 08-02-2012, 10:58 PM

I owned the One S for a week and am now on the SGS3 so I figured I'd throw in my opinions. I came from a SGS2 (sprint epic 4g touch) but really loved the 4.3" form factor of the One S so decided to go with it. Love the hardware design and materials on the One S, definitely better than the galaxy. I've hated Sense in the past, but this new version is very nice - I prefer it to Touchwiz. Also, and I'm in the minority here, but I LOVE the dedicated task-switcher button on the One S. I don't necessarily love that they did a cover-flow style UI, but even despite that it's just so easy and quick to switch apps that I found myself not missing a "menu" button at all. I also prefer the capacitive home button on the One S compared to the clunky and stiff physical home button on the SGS3.

But the thing that ultimately killed the One S for me was the pentile screen. After 24 hours with the phone I knew I'd end up returning it, it was just so grainy. I know screen quality is subjective to some degree, but I'm convinced that the people who claim the screen looks fine either need to have their eyes checked, or have come from a much older phone. Put it this way: the screen was a noticeable downgrade from the SGS2. I don't mind it not being HD resolution, but I just couldn't handle taking a step backwards on something as important as the screen. (and especially not for that price)

Bottom line: had it been a non-pentile screen, I might not have switched to the SGS3. (but I do really like the SGS3) With the rumors that the One X is coming to TMobile, I realize I maybe should have waited before pulling the trigger at all.

**Horr1bleK1tten** · 08-02-2012, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by minsc

I owned the One S for a week and am now on the SGS3 so I figured I'd throw in my opinions. I came from a SGS2 (sprint epic 4g touch) but really loved the 4.3" form factor of the One S so decided to go with it. Love the hardware design and materials on the One S, definitely better than the galaxy. I've hated Sense in the past, but this new version is very nice - I prefer it to Touchwiz. Also, and I'm in the minority here, but I LOVE the dedicated task-switcher button on the One S. I don't necessarily love that they did a cover-flow style UI, but even despite that it's just so easy and quick to switch apps that I found myself not missing a "menu" button at all. I also prefer the capacitive home button on the One S compared to the clunky and stiff physical home button on the SGS3.

But the thing that ultimately killed the One S for me was the pentile screen. After 24 hours with the phone I knew I'd end up returning it, it was just so grainy. I know screen quality is subjective to some degree, but I'm convinced that the people who claim the screen looks fine either need to have their eyes checked, or have come from a much older phone. Put it this way: the screen was a noticeable downgrade from the SGS2. I don't mind it not being HD resolution, but I just couldn't handle taking a step backwards on something as important as the screen. (and especially not for that price)

Bottom line: had it been a non-pentile screen, I might not have switched to the SGS3. (but I do really like the SGS3) With the rumors that the One X is coming to TMobile, I realize I maybe should have waited before pulling the trigger at all.

The GS3 is pentile also you just can't really tell cause of the hd screen I don't notice it don't care.

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**eagle63** · 08-02-2012, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Horr1bleK1tten

The GS3 is pentile also you just can't really tell cause of the hd screen I don't notice it don't care.

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Exactly. You really can't tell the screen is pentile on the sgs3.

**Horr1bleK1tten** · 08-02-2012, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by Horr1bleK1tten 
The GS3 is pentile also you just can't really tell cause of the hd screen I don't notice it don't care. 
 
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Exactly. You really can't tell the screen is pentile on the sgs3.

The only way you can tell is if you go eye to screen directly I tried but then my eyes hurt lol

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**corydorcutt** · 08-03-2012, 03:52 AM

Originally Posted by minsc

Exactly. You really can't tell the screen is pentile on the sgs3.

Not true absolutely completely false. I have the One X and the S3 and the screen on the One X is immediately better to anyone who isn't blind. That's not to say the S3 doesn't have a great screen.

**corydorcutt** · 08-03-2012, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by jcp006

Other than...better processor...more RAM...removable battery and expandable memory...TouchWiz more refined and smooth than Sense...video capture at 29 fps versus the HOX at 23 fps.... Smart Stay...S Voice....DLNA....Flipboard...infinite scrolling of homesreens....

S voice is terrible and will be obsolete after both of these devices get the jelly bean update. And apex launcher gives any phone infinite screen scrolling if you so desire. And touchwiz sucks. Obviously that's my opinion, but after using both phones I really hate touchwiz. I don't particularly like sense either (I've already flashed both phones) but touchwiz really, really sucks. Looks like it was patched together by a 5 year old.

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**jcp007** · 08-03-2012, 06:05 AM

Oh boy.... Another flat-earthen.

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**jcp007** · 08-03-2012, 06:15 AM

Exactly, and the HOX needs third party software to do what the GS3 does stock. I am sure that the five year old that developed TouchWiz is pretty smart and bit more mature in his opinions. Using "sucks", and how old are you? You are entitled to your opinion above which sounds like GS3 envy.

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**eagle63** · 08-03-2012, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by crackberrytraitor

Not true absolutely completely false. I have the One X and the S3 and the screen on the One X is immediately better to anyone who isn't blind. That's not to say the S3 doesn't have a great screen.

Easy tiger, you're arguing the wrong point. Nowhere did I compare the quality of the One X to the S3. What I said was that you can't tell the S3's screen is pentile and I stand by that. (well, not without a magnifying glass)

When you look at the One S you can immediately tell that something is wrong - it's grainy and looks lower resolution than it really is. I don't have that same reaction when looking at the S3.

**corydorcutt** · 08-03-2012, 07:30 AM

Originally Posted by jcp006

Exactly, and the HOX needs third party software to do what the GS3 does stock. I am sure that the five year old that developed TouchWiz is pretty smart and bit more mature in his opinions. Using "sucks", and how old are you? You are entitled to your opinion above which sounds like GS3 envy.

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Yes I have such S3 envy. Oh wait, I OWN one.

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**corydorcutt** · 08-03-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by minsc

Easy tiger, you're arguing the wrong point. Nowhere did I compare the quality of the One X to the S3. What I said was that you can't tell the S3's screen is pentile and I stand by that. (well, not without a magnifying glass)

When you look at the One S you can immediately tell that something is wrong - it's grainy and looks lower resolution than it really is. I don't have that same reaction when looking at the S3.

My bad. You're right, I can't tell it has pen tile. I don't have a one s, I have a One X, but I though it had the same screen. My One X looks far clearer and crisper than my S3. I'm actually kind of butthurt about, I was hoping the S3 wouldn't have a noticeably worse screen.

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**easygogordo** · 08-03-2012, 04:25 PM

Had the HTC but exchanged it for Samsung because the Bluetooth didn't work in my car and that's a deal breaker for me

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