Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs Apple iPhone 4S Vs HTC One X

By Andrew Hoyle on 4 May 2012, 5:26pm

Samsung has finally pulled the covers back on its newest flagship phone, the Galaxy S3, ending months of wild speculation and rumour mongering. It offers numerous improvements over its predecessor, the Galaxy S2, but how does it fare against the other leaders of the phone pack?

We pit our first impressions against Apple's iPhone 4S and HTC's One X. We'll update this article with more information as we spend more time with the new phone so I suggest bookmarking this page and checking back soon.

Design

The S3 didn't bring us the flexible screen or ceramic casing that we'd hoped for, but its design is attractive nonetheless. It's a big, glossy beast with a shape similar to that which we've seen on the Galaxy Nexus, sporting an attractive curved back. The physical home button is still in place, flying in the face of rumours that it would be taken out. It's slim and lightweight -- good news for your pockets.

The iPhone 4S's design didn't change at all from the original iPhone 4, causing a wave of disappointment among the tech-loving crowd -- ourselves included. The glass front and back does look pretty good still, but at 9mm thick, it's chubbier than the others. In the face of the bigger and thinner phones coming out recently, the 4S is starting to look a little dated.

The HTC One X, like the S3, is on the massive side, packing an enormous display into its rounded shell. The body is made from plastic, which feels firm but can be a little on the slippery side. It's got a very similar style to a lot of HTC phones -- it doesn't exactly parade fashion flair, but if you like a smart look then it might be the one for you.

Winner: The Galaxy S3's glossy, curved body and stylish looks edge it over the HTC One X. The old design of the iPhone 4S didn't really stand a chance.

Screen

The S3 comes with a whopping 4.8-inch screen. That doesn't blur the line between phone and tablet as its cousin the Galaxy Note does, but it's a big step-up from the 4.3 inches found on its predecessor. It's using a Super AMOLED screen, rather than the AMOLED Plus display that the S2 uses. That means it might be less vivid, but we didn't particularly notice much difference.

The iPhone 4S uses the same screen as the 4, which is fine, as the retina display is stunning. Text is pin-sharp and colours are handled well. The downside is that it's only 3.5 inches, which in this world of high-definition video and lavish apps and games just isn't enough.

The One X is more similar to the S3, with a screen only slightly smaller at 4.7 inches. In our testing we found it to be bright, colourful but with lacklustre viewing angles and production issues that caused a few problems for us.

Winner: The Galaxy S2 set the stage for excellent colour and vibrancy and the S3 takes that and adds extra real estate. The HTC One X's screen is excellent, but production issues make it miss the top spot.

Power

Powering the Galaxy S3 is a quad-core Exynos chip running at 1.4GHz, backed up by 1GB of RAM. We expected the quad-core but we did have our hopes set on a higher clock speed than 1.4GHz. That's still monstrously powerful, but other phones offer more juice. We'd also hoped to see the first phone with 2GB of RAM, which would have made it a superb multi-tasker. But it looks like we'll have to wait for the S4 for that.

The iPhone 4S offers a considerably less burly set of specs, with only a dual-core 1GHz chip with around 512MB of RAM. Still, it manages to use what it has extremely well, providing a significant speed increase over its predecessor. It's able to chew through most apps quickly and easily. Some of the more intensive video processing apps can be sluggish though, so it might be time for Apple to throw in that long-awaited quad-core chip.

The HTC One X is showing off the big guns with its quad-core chip clocked at a more impressive 1.5GHz. Of course, you'll probably never notice the difference between 1.4GHz and 1.5GHz, but it's nice to see the bigger number. The One X also packs in 1GB of RAM.

Winner: The HTC One X offers a slightly nippier processor than the Galaxy S3. On paper, at least, it comes out on top. We'll have to wait for the full review to see which phone uses that power best.

Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S3 offers the same 8 megapixels as the Galaxy S2, rather than upping the stakes to 12 megapixels as we'd hoped. We haven't been able to give it a full test yet so we're not sure whether it offers any improvements over its predecessor in image quality. It does have a few tricks up its sleeve in that it can take up to 20 photos in a quick burst -- handy for capturing those action moments.

The iPhone 4S's camera is also 8 megapixels and is one of our favourite snappers on a phone so far, beating new models like the Sony Xperia S and the HTC One X. With its HDR feature and built-in editing tools, the iPhone 4S is a firm favourite among mobile shutterbugs.

The HTC One X also uses an 8-megapixel sensor, but it offers a wide f2.0 aperture and a backside-illuminated sensor to improve picture quality in low light. In terms of straight image quality, we preferred the shots taken from the iPhone 4S, but the One X offers various tweaking tools that might appeal to the casual snapper.

Winner: iPhone 4S. The rich, even tone provided by the 4S puts it slightly ahead of the One X. We haven't been able to properly test the S3's camera but on paper at least, It isn't offering any major improvements over the S2. We'll have to wait and see what it's capable of in the full review.

Software

The S3 brings with it the latest outing of Samsung's TouchWiz software, which is the skin it has applied over the standard-issue Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. In our brief hands-on, we found the software to be pleasant to use, although not quite as simple and attractive as HTC's Sense 4.0 found on the One X.

It does, however, have a few extras. S Voice is the name given to the voice-assistant software that aims to serve a similar function to the iPhone 4S's Siri. We haven't had a proper chance to use it yet, but we're hoping it does a better job of searching for UK businesses. Direct Call lets you instantly call the contact on your screen just by putting the phone to your face. Finally, Smart Stay is the eye-tracking function we reported that doesn't let the screen lock while you're still looking at it.

As an Apple device, the iPhone 4S uses iOS 5, which is known for being particularly user-friendly and straightforward. It's exactly this simple functionality that's allowed the iPhone to become so popular among people who aren't hardcore tech addicts. However, the simple life doesn't appeal to everyone, which is precisely why the more technical, customisable Android has flourished.

The HTC One X's Sense 4.0 interface aims to make Android more accessible by being easy to understand and simple to operate. In our time with the device, we found that it had done a good job at achieving those targets, offering some pleasing tweaks to the stock Android experience that could shave valuable seconds off your phone-using time.

Winner: Without having had at least a few hours to play around with the S3, it's difficult to know just how helpful its extra software features will be. We're keen to see how the new TouchWiz compares to Sense 4.0, but we're still big fans of iOS's simplicity -- and of course, trying to date Siri. This final round is a draw for now.

Overall winner

Based on our brief first impressions, the Galaxy S3's large, bright screen and attractive new design put it above the HTC One X and the rather stale iPhone 4S. Its powerful components should hopefully make it a very swift device. We've not had enough time with the new phone to make any firm conclusions about its camera and software tweaks, but we've got high hopes for good performances all round.

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anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:09

Whattt????

How could you ever compare these three phones in the same category???

Anyway.. Samsung and HTC don't make their own software, google does, so in effect its just a comparision between apple and google.

as for the hardware, well.. comon, do you really think s3 is good looking???

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:26

Unfortunately The S3 Was A Bit Of A Disappointment such as it's looks and camera, i think the HTC One X is best, and to the person above, yes Google does make the android software but HTC and SAMSUNG add to it, HTC has 'Sense 4.0' and Samsung Have 'Touch-Wiz'

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:29

ohh..please...you can't compare samsung and Apple. Apple sold 35.1 million iPhones during the March quarter alone, that to when it has only a single product in cellphones arena iPhone.

Samsung doesn't even come close to that.

P.S. remember we are talking bout a single product.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:31

Holy Crap! Review for Software is DRAW???? HTC should've at least won it...
This is a biased review!

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:38

it is correct that you can not compare cross platform.

the only thing that matters is how the devices work in your life for you.

though this can often be the start of the issue. without trialling any platform within your circumstances you/we are left to second guess what fits best.

with apps and browsers you can generally get what you want from any os. its how hard it is to do that.

i have run the originally 'galaxy s' for 2 years. its been a great phone for me. i can remote log to my windows pc's, flash player in the browser is amazing and the i have found it very easy to use all its other features.

perhaps what i have enjoyed the most is the software for free on samsung apps. One game was graphically better (imo) than a ps2.

i have used custom roms for 12 months and with the odin program you have complete reassurance in trialling different roms or going back to stock. something which can be a little trickier on other brands.

all these phones now are at capability levels that make the hardware virtually pointless to compare. will you really notice the difference between 1.4 and 1.5 ghz processors? of course that then cant be compared due to each companies twist on the software. hence why some people prefer Nexus styled phones.

as for looks, thats personal attraction ;)

as for the iphone... too many people ask for my help with them :(

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:38

Best phone by far, Samsung s3, I want one.... Iphone your gone.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:42

I SMELL JEALOUSY FROM APPLE FANBOYS. MOVE OVER APPLE, SAMS THE KING.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:43

Android is the king and IOS (Iphone) is the queen..

anonymous 3 May, 2012 20:44

iPhone sales are purely brand based. The iPhone brand is for posers who think that an expensive phone is best and that the phone will get them respect or something....

anonymous 3 May, 2012 21:07

HTC One X is an amazing phone..... done

anonymous 3 May, 2012 21:20

Clearly the person who wrote this article doesn't even know about processors. clock speed isn't just the factor in terms of performance. i agree to one of the users as the software different, comparisons aren't fair either. benchmark results show that sammys Exynos quad-core processor is BETTER than the Tegra 3.
sounds crazy but samsung wins in that. as for apple users, tired of the same old things being said over n over again. it's not a fashion statement, its about peoples individual needs and how the software works best for their needs. apple do music well and i don't see anybody catching that, but its the pressure of installing rubbish software that slows down a pc such as itunes and quicktime that annoys me. they force people to use their software. the htc one x has a better camera than the current iphone but the sony 12mp camera makes everyone else's look outdated. ok its not about the mp count that matters but sony use an awesome sensor.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 21:33

iPhone users, are your jimmies rustled ?.

Choccie Milk 3 May, 2012 21:37

I have to agree with others who say that the design looks plasticy and cheap. In videos of it the back seems to be smothered in fingerprints. I think the HTC One X looks significantly nicer with its matte finish and its design is just generally nicer.
I don't think I'll ever buy one for various different reasons but the design just puts me off immediately and gives a bad first impression. Since it's something I'll be carrying around for about two years design is important to me.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 21:42

Samsung wins by understated excellence over HTC.
iPhone just doesn't appeal to me.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:11

This is a stupid and ignorant review. Look around Samsung, look around and see who leads the smartphone market. Give up now, you are wasting your time and effort. The new S3 is in no way better than the iPhone 4S. The huge size makes it difficult to hold and makes it more like a tablet running on a smartphone OS. Of course, the screen is not sharper than the iPhone's, the camera is nowhere near as good, the battery life is too short, the OS is too unfashionable and uncool. We done need all the gorilla power sucking up battery and limiting enjoyment. What the Samsung really need to do is stop copying Apple. There's no way they can beat them. Look for a better and more innovative way. I think touchscreen phones might not be the key. End piracy to-day.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:25

Different strokes for different folks . We all have to realize that most people are going to be with this phone for 2 years anyway . Not much changes ... Camera , Design , Name , OS . A phone is still a phone now just with ( literally ) bells and whistles ... The new PC Pocket Computers

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:27

s3 - design, unappealing.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:36

I had SIX faulty HTC One X Phones their are having serious quality control issues and believe that the S3 as long as its not got any serious bugs will wipe the floor with the HTC. If anyone out there believes that either of those android phones will even remotely get near the iPhones figures dream on. A lot of people that own apple arnt posers or none tech morons so stop be idiots and bashing people who have a certain choice of phone oh and by the way the 4s is fast stable great camera apps dont force close no build issues really etc etc and if the phone does go wrong under warranty just swap it at a store haha no waiting 6 weeks for htc or whoever to get a phone back to you. And don't forget the iPhone 5 is round the corner believe me apple are no where near quaking hahaha get a grip. Ps I use android and an iPhone so I'm not a fanboy of one over the other I like both.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:37

The chap who remarks about apple selling more of the same phone. Wake up, apple only has 1 phone so it does come to total sales for the company which samsung is clearly selling more than apple at the moment.
Although Apple is reaping high profits at the moment about a third more than samsung, thanks to idiots paying such a high price for the stupid iphone, as compared to samsung, but believe me, that will soon change as well!!

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:39

Oh and by the way 4.8 is completely stupid I would rather have a 3.5" screen than that stupid bloody size. 4" for a phone is way more than enough!!!!!!

anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:42

Design - HTC ONE X! The Samsung is based up 'GALAXY' which kinda means futuristic - sleek and modern, not curvy and thick'ish, (althought its the thinnest). The low quality material of the S3 decreased design score compared to One X which has beautiful materials.
Secondly, I think OS wise comparison between TouchWiz and HTCSense, MY OPINION i'd say HTCSense because it's so much more open and free of space, whereas TouchWiz is all cramped and the widgets don't seem...Vivid. Thats my OPINION, not fact.
Thirdly, to all who say 'benchmark results show Samsung's processor is better!', have to understand that the speed might be high but it's how it's applied to the user experience that counts! all the new features of the S3 might be sucking the processor's speed leaving not much for the rest.
And well, why the hell is the iPhone being compared!? It was released in 2011, and is very behind on technology to what is available now. Anyone who says the iPhone 4S is better than either the HTC One X or the Samsung Galaxy S3 is either stupid or dumb...you choose.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 23:03

Those saying the iPhone is for posers shut it. I own an iPhone 4S, even though I like it, I still think Samsung's Galaxy S3 and HTC's One series phones are fantastic.

What does being biased gain? Nothing! Stop whining honestly. These manufactures make different phones and they all serve different purposes and needed for different reasons.

If you like the SGS3 then so be it, I like it, as well as HTC's and Apples (having currently owning one).

I won't say who is better because at the end of the day iOS and Android are great OS's. Android is for those who don't want to be limited to what they can do, and iOS is for those who don't really mind customisation. I personally don't mind not being able to do what I like with my iPhone. I've used Android and iOS and they're great.

anonymous 3 May, 2012 23:06

4.8" screen is not that large, only .5" over my 4.3 which isn't big at all. You need some screen real estate, these things are computers. The iphone screen is miniscule. Big advantage to the S3. Hopefully you can interchange the battery and they didn't cripple it like the One X, 4g sucks the battery.

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anonymous 3 May, 2012 23:19

Had 2 HTC Onex's both got sent back 1.5 hours screen on time and battery dead, or 10 hours on standby if you don't use it at least you can change battery in s3

Ryan Simmons 3 May, 2012 23:28

Gotta say, I strongly disagree with the "design" section. I think the galaxy s3 is an ugly phone: shiny plastic covering, no black around the screen, and I've never liked the square camera units. I also think the screen section should be a draw: HTC's "production issues" vs Samsung's pentile display. Speaking of which: lackluster viewing angles? Since when?

anonymous 3 May, 2012 23:46

The Camera in HTC one X is just by far better than 4s. I have to admit that even I am 4s user. In a dim and purple colour background, the 4s' turn out just blue but X one delivers accurate and detailed picture.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 00:14

Fair initial stab based on limited time with s3. By the time that this thing hits the shelves the next iPhone will only be a quarter away...

Only gripe I have really with this latest generation of phones is the 24 month only contracts from the network operators, by which time things will have moved on drastically (well let's hope they have with the shambles that is the 4g auction!!.)

will check back to see full review of s3.
Craig

anonymous 4 May, 2012 00:15

As a user of both the iPhone and numerous android products I find your statement of enjoying iOS's simplicity to be garbage. The OS is not as efficient and often takes more button presses to accomplish the same goal. With android there are many means to te same end, with iOS there's often 1. This makes the device more tedious to use and marginally less user friendly.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 00:22

Everyone knows that everyone copies apple and are always one step ahead of every other smart phone as soon as another brand bring something new. Apple new iPhone always kicks arse

anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:05

Without Jobs it is only a matter of time before Apple slide back where they used to be - irrelevant

anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:16

anonymous 00:22, you sir are misguided. Apple haven't 'innovated' anything in years, not even the first iPod, they also 'copy' technology down to their first OS. Apple are actually behind on the phone technology front and have been for a while.

No doubt the 6th generation of iPhone will kick arse but only because they'll have been forced to do so by every other phone manufacturer. If they want to stay in it they'll have to pull something out of their arse because the S3 has exceptional features, especially the proper multitasking and wireless charging.

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anonymous 3 May, 2012 21:20

'Clearly the person who wrote this article doesn't even know about processors.'

Totally agree. They know as much about processors as Jeremy Clarkson does about car engines; yet try to kid us that they can do a test between actual performance.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:41

This is so stupid. You android losers need to get a life. There's a reason why they come out with a new droid phone every day, it's because they all suck.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:53

So The Galaxy S2 Won For Screen Over HTC One X, Galaxy SIII And iPhone 4S? I Didnt Think This Was About Galaxy S2

Time To Edit Whats Written In The Comparison, You Kinda Messed Up.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:53

First of all, the guy who presented the phone can't even say the word galaxy... Second this phone is nothing to get excited about. I'm not saying its a terrible phone but whn people say it is more attractive then the iPhone or even some of the better looking android phones, it is a lie. The iPhone is incredibly beautiful along with all of apples other products. There are even android smartphones that look much more sleek and appealing then this. Even though I do like the open source on android, let's be honest... This operating system on this phone looks like crap. It still looks like a poorly developed beta with a bunch of little clip art pictures for apps. I don't hate android, in fact my family owns both iPhones and droid phones, however anything from Samsung is an imitation from something else. Samsung loves to steal, everybody knows it no matter how much he Samsung fans don't want to admit it. The front facing camera, the retina display... These were all of apples innovations which Samsung shamelessly stole. They even took the same actress from an apple tv ad and used her in a nearly identicle ad for their galaxy iPad imitation. Even the Samsung fans blamed the company for that one. Suddenly they have a personal assistant, instead of Siri it's S Voice. What does the S stand for? The spokeswoman described it as an assistant instead of a voice recognition tool. It can send texts, read emails and tell you what the weather is going to be like. Samsung has never come out with any technology worth using before apple. Even the other android smartphone makers must hate this company, they steal from everybody not just apple.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:57

This phone looks like crap...

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anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:53

Well said.....These android sheep lol

anonymous 4 May, 2012 02:00

The design of the Galaxy s 3 is better than the One X ???? Seriously ?

anonymous 4 May, 2012 02:06

I love Samsung but this phone looks like an oversized Samsung Galaxy Y... That is not a good thing

anonymous 4 May, 2012 02:28

Apple just copy their old OS? Oh c'mon. If it's not because of Apple, those smartphones won't be surfacing this world. Apple is the trendsetter. So, shut up.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 02:32

of course it's biased.. it's cnet. at least they have been kinder to htc and samsung this time around. it shouldn't be too long before they can deny that iphone is dead in the water. apple are going to need something special when they bring out the iphone 5.

i have experience with the htc one and i have to say.. it was the first phone which made me want to put down my s2.. but i waited on the s3.. and i have to say.. it is now the phone i want :d

anonymous 4 May, 2012 02:35

I think the S3 will turn out to be the faster of the two but I prefer Sense over Touchwiz any day. And the One X is waaaaaay better looking that the S3. That shiny plastic looks horrid.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 03:29

Design is a personal matter... I like the One X, but like the back of the S3 better (the camera of the One X looks odd imho). No one should blame anyone because they like one particular design over the other, and so I will not declare a "winner" for this category. Now, back to business...

@anonymous 3 May, 2012 22:11...

just shut up. You are clearly a fanboy, and you have no idea of what you are talking about. The Galaxy S2 is already better than the iPhone 4S. You complain for stuff such as the battery life and the phone has not been tested yet dude!!!

Not talking about performance but Android looks great, and iOS looks unfashionable and uncool. You have a bunch of home screens with all your apps, is that fashionable and cool?

With a much better processor, more RAM, more space, and more features this phone makes your old 4S look like an outdated piece of junk. The comparison is unfair to be honest, because 4S is at the same level as the S2, not the S3. The camera of the 4S may be better, but I can't tell until someone tests the phone and compare the two.

Even with the much better specs some people will still pick up the 4S because they want the iOS experience. However, going from that to saying that the S3 will never be better than the 4S (at least specswise) is plain stupid.

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anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:53

Samsung makes the retina display, so saying that they shamelessly stole it from Apple is wrong. Also, that S you were talking about stands for Samsung last time I checked.

"This operating system on this phone looks like crap. It still looks like a poorly developed beta with a bunch of little clip art pictures for apps."
Did you actually experience the OS before writing this?

"I don't hate android, in fact my family owns both iPhones and droid phones, however anything from Samsung is an imitation from something else."
Then, can I say that Apple stole the idea of a cellphopne from the first cellphone manufacturer? Can I say that Apple stole the idea of an smartphone from Palm, BB, or Nokia? Can I say that Apple stole the idea of putting a gyroscope from older droid phones? Can I say that Apple stole the idea of a touch screen phone from Palm or Motorola?

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anonymous 4 May, 2012 01:41

"This is so stupid. You android losers need to get a life. There's a reason why they come out with a new droid phone every day, it's because they all suck."

Coming with a new droid phone everyday put Samsung as #1 cellphone manufacturer worldwide, and nearly 50% of all smartphone users are running Android.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 03:59

LCD make the retina display

anonymous 4 May, 2012 04:03

I am sure all these people who are complaining about Samsung's back panel material being flimsy and having finger prints on them... the first thing when they buy the HTC one X or any other phone is to buy a phone cover and a screen protector to voer them. So why bother. I for one will be looking at the screen most of the time than the back panel.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 04:46

Pathetic look. Go for one x for powerful CPU brilliant sense great screen and great look

anonymous 4 May, 2012 04:51

I don't buy into the 'Power' section, and the title itself is misleading. Initial benchmarks show that S3 has a clear performance lead over any other smartphone (including intel atom-based soc). This is due to their superior 32nm process and a more powerful GPU. The difference in frequency which you talk about is irrelevant in the case of quad-core since the internal mechanism would never allow all cores to simultaneously run at the max frequency. Also I don't think RAM would be a bottleneck currently in a smartphone.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 04:54

Since i am the apple fan boy, Samsung Galaxy S3 is impressive. I will sell my iphone 4s. screen small compare to galaxy s3. everything is perfect on s3. bye2 apple. apple you are behind the tech whoever whatever say. samsung is winner for now.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 05:00

I was laughing with my ass out loud after reading all comments...
HTC is worst in quality, One X may have good looking poly-carbonate case, and iPhone with brilliant glass cover, but it boils down to functions and QUALITY...HTC with screen, audio, lag issues...etc...
Design and looks are subjective.... I held One X, but I'm afraid it won't last a day...1800mah? C'mon! No sd and removable battery? WTH! No USB OTG? WTF!
iPhone is good though, all I can say its is smooth and has high quality, but I hate its OS,,so I'll pass...
Galaxy S 3? I have to wait longer to check other reviews...Cheers!

anonymous 4 May, 2012 05:00

the smoothness iphone 4s all the way... what is the use of opening the application so fast like sgs2 but when u start scroling it.. il still go with iphone 3gs than any of this.. most of the beautiful apps were port to android what can u expect even if they make a app like shadow gun which is tegra optimize ... they cant touch ios interms of smoothness. try to play online games like asphalt 6 moderncombat 3 on any android and compare it on iphone 4s... what is the use of big screen with a laggy app.. by the way i use air play... even if u conect ur android in a hdtv and compare it with the iphone. open ur eyes. experince!! please put 800mhz on galaxy s2 or 3 and 512mb!! cant u see how optimize the ios?? look at lg optimus same 512mb memory like 4s u will laugh how it works. google doesnt need to improve their os... because they get their money on lower end devices which is a good strategy! why optimizing my software if i can make more money on lower end... if android only targeted high end market it they cant compete with ios.. ask ur kids what gift they like for christmas "ipad 3" 0r iphone 4 even it has signal issue heh.. thats life people dont care about ho good it is how fast BUT how is the experience...

anonymous 4 May, 2012 05:02

well i see no reason for iphone 4s to be even part of this study, everything about it seems horribly outdated. Contributes nothing to the discussion except provoke comments from the isheep. one-x and s3 are both very good phones, and it could all come down to how the devices feel in your hands.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 05:34

Apple phones = semeen eaters
Htc one x = normal people

anonymous 4 May, 2012 06:34

Obviously this is a biased review...HTC One X definitely wins on the design and software.

One X will still be reigning supreme over this...note this phone has not been put enough to the test yet.
Wait till it gets to a lot of people's hands and complaints come in.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 08:55

Well no surprise there that for CNET the S3 is going to be their top Android phone of 2012. Nothing else stood a chance because of their obvious bias. Just wait until the full review to see the likes of the HTC One X get knocked down to second place.

I went for the HTC One X rather than wait for the S3 and have no regrets. I don't think the S3 offers anything over and above the One X and personally from the pictures I've seen I prefer the One X.

As for those production problems with the screen? Don't buy it. There is nothing wrong with the screen and battery performance is no different to any other smart phone that is out there.

The S3 will be a good phone no doubt, but it isn't necessarily going to be the best phone, others will be on a par and different people will prefer different phones. That's the great thing about Android that iOS just can't do..... you get CHOICE!

anonymous 4 May, 2012 09:03

i agree android is laggy i want iphone 4 0r 4s specialy when i buy apps u have to pay once but in android u have to pay i u have different android handset u have to pay them 1 by 1 but nothing comes close to ios app wise

anonymous 4 May, 2012 09:08

I have been holding out for this, Samsung have created a nice looking phone. However it still going to be the kid like design of Touch-Wiz and the report back from friends who got hands on last night, it stills feel like the toy phone quality of the GS2.

Its off to upgrade to the HTC one X today that's for sure, my house mate got his last week and is by far the slickest bit of kit for a smartphone I have played with.

Remember, just because iPhone sold millions does not mean by any stretch that its a superior device. Just like myself living in Wales, we all actually live in a world of sheep!

anonymous 4 May, 2012 09:17

It's obvious ! No need for biased review. HTC one X is more stylish than the S3 that look likes shiny plastic ware.
HTC don't need exaggerated introduction to stir minds.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 09:18

Can see many isheeps here getting fed up with android because they just purchased the wrong phone at a premium price. 2 more years till contract ends, get a grip & don't be jealous. Purchase iphone once and you will be stucked in the ecosystem for all your life until you wake up to see the world.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 09:24

I'm happy with my HTC One X..... Glad did not wait for GS3.

Jordan-Findlay 4 May, 2012 09:28

IPHONE WINS HANDS DOWN

anonymous 4 May, 2012 09:29

Complete review and comparison can be found here:
http://shareinfoblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s3-comparison.html

BadgersOHara 4 May, 2012 09:58

Well, I recently purchased the HTC One X and I am still very happy with it! I was a little worried that the S3 would blow it out of the water, but I'm not seeing a great advantage with one over the other. I like the looks of the HTC, and I love the latest version of Sense, but that said, I don't doubt that the S3 just has the edge in terms of sheer power. As for talking to your phone, it doesn't really seem to be anything that anyone actually uses, certainly not in public anyway! I can't see it catching on and becoming anything more than a gimmick.

As people keep saying, there wasn't really much of a need for the iPhone comparison. It really is looking hopelessly dated now. Still a great phone, but really no comparison to the HTC and Samsung. To all of those talking about lag in android, have you actually used a top end android phone recently running ICS? If not, go and give one a try, and then come back and comment honestly with your opinion. Go and have a look at the reviews of the HTC One X on Todays iPhone if you have any doubt.

For me, my ideal phone would be the HTC One X, with Sense, but with the Samsung hardware inside it!! HTC have the looks, but Samsung just edge them out on hardware in my opinion.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 10:37

ano ng'nang

ngyayari

anonymous 4 May, 2012 10:38

How can you say the 4s looks dated. It's a great design. It's like Adidas trainers or a pair of Levi's. You are fools :)

anonymous 4 May, 2012 10:38

Apple 4S is better than S3??? Open your eyes ppl.. get yourselves educated :P

anonymous 4 May, 2012 10:39

S3 is not good-looking at all. iPhone is the best looking, but the One X in person looks great too. iPhone's look come at a cost of being the most brittle thing ever though, and no phone which a shattered screen, and peices falling off the device makes it ugly (whether it's uglier then the s3 dunno)
But you should really compare value. Apple has a tendency to overprice their phones, and the iPhone 4S in comparison to the One X price is a big example.
In AU (where I'm from) the One X is priced at around $650, where the 4S (with the same memory) is priced at $879.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:01

The S3 looks fantastic its nice shiny looks curved back super colors and a quadcore with all the bells and whistles. You have to agree that the iphone and the HTC are dead in the water. There is no way that the S3 can be beaten..... unless you believe in Jobs being reincarnated.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:03

I have the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. I love this phone. I have 16gb storage on the phone and 32gb miniSD card. My LTE is blazing fast. I had an HTC Inspire and hated the "Sense". With the HTC One you can't up your storage, you can't change the battery. This is ridiculous. As far as the iPhone, cmon man. Really? Their propriety customs are unbelievable. iPhone's are for drones, who don't understand that they are being duped. The same phone, year after year after year. And the fools keep lapping it up. Samsung rules the phone world, just saying.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:13

I prefer the HTC One X in every area, especially design. It's funny to see the Samsung fanboys defend their new product though.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:17

what an ugly phone...u know which one i m talking about...

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:26

Biased review, the worst I have ever read!

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:28

No doubt the excuse for writing this article was "The Editor told me to!". The Nuremberg defence never fails.

He/She must've decided that CNET needs to be the first to get this type of article written, regardless of the mass information, because it gets reads and comments.

The S3 can only be compared to the One X. It's not fair to compare Apple's age old device... let's face it, only a person interested in looks and branding will go for the 4S at this stage in the cycle.

That said, it's good to see CNET only working with what they have, making that clear, and being somewhat fair in the process, even if "what they have" includes unproven "production issues" and 0.1GHz of clock speed (do I really need to tell a technology journalist that GHz don't matter?).

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:36

Yes I know that you are talking about the iphone as being ugly, its not really- its just old

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:37

The HTC One X is Adriana Lima and the S3 is Megan Fox. You wouldn't say no to either but Adriana Lima just has that little extra class.

HTC One X is better looking both physically and with the UI. Have you seen pictures of touchwiz? Lol.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:38

people think that if apple doesnt make it first, it isnt the best.
if iphone5 sports the 'huge; 4" screen rumored, i know i wont hear the end of how revolutionary that is.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:39

Like your mum, then.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 11:42

So it looks like the saying is true after the S3 is that, Apple and Blackberry Crumble. LOL

Junaid 4 May, 2012 13:28

I wudnt say S3 is ugly....but its not really inspiring either....Will have to agree with the rest that HTC ONE X looks much better...HTC has done it this year....they had been working on THE ONE series for months and it did pay off....Spec wise S3 is indeed impressive...some of the features are really nice....we all knew that Exynos processor would blow everything away.....but obv to vast majority its just not abt speed only.....phone has to look good as well....Samsung shud hav worked harder on the design i guess......they r relying too much on da success of Galaxy S2....they better watch out n not make da same mistake which HTC made 2 yrs ago aftr the success of HTC Desire......All in all a good package and worth buying....if u own HTC ONE X then u might as well stick to it....ONE X has got enough to make u feel proud.....:)

Junaid 4 May, 2012 13:31

As far as Apple r concerned thr is no competition....n its not fair to throw in iPhone4S surrounded by Quad Core Dragons lolz....shud rather b iPhone5.....

anonymous 4 May, 2012 13:50

HTC one X reigns as the new king of android : p

anonymous 4 May, 2012 14:13

I'm iPhone 4S user and happy with it but deep in my heart saying that iPhone 4S lose to Samsung Galaxy S3 overall....:(

anonymous 4 May, 2012 15:31

wtf people are saying s3 is ugly? ftw it dosent looks ugly neither does one x but author has used s3 and one x so i think he must be saying after thinking something? he is not idiot i think you all htc people should wait till hands on video of s3 ,it dosent matter how it looks in video it matters how it feels in hand ,and exyones 4212 would defeat tegra 3 ,in terms of gpu too ,and battery is also better on samsung galaxy s3 ,including the promise of sammy that s3 will last more than a day even under moderate heavy usage whereas one x has a very poor battery(based on reviews)

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:14

Come on then you apple bashing freaks why are the 2 android handsets so much better than the iPhone 4s. The iPhones build quality and looks are way above the s3 and one x and reason they didn't change from the 4 to 4s is because it didn't need changing. The CPU hahahaha they may have quad cores but they run laggier and more glitchy than the iPhone due to the bloat core os and there glitchy GUI my iPhone 4s 32gb battery with moderate to heavy use lasts 2 full days I had the one x and could Not get past 5pm. The camera on the 4s is strides above the others in quality and is just as fast. Call quality on the 4 s is greatly improved over previous models. 4.8" screen give me a break it's just a pathetic size for a phone I already have a laptop lol 3.5 maybe a little small but still way more useable as a phone than 4.8. The phone is nowhere near outdated dream on its android users that are sheep getting drawn in to larger specs bigger screens baa baa baa android fanboys. smail cocks big phones lol that's my opinion

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:24

the galaxy s3 should win this purely because it's the only one of these phones where the company has been bothered to put in a micro SD slot, a removable battery, and a proper sized sim card. Also I can confidently predict that the Samsung's exynos chip will comfortably outperform the tegra 3 in every single benchmark test (and obviously poo all over the iphone's dual-core processor). However I'm not a huge fan of the plastic shiny case, I have to say the iphone still looks the best out of these three (although I would never consider buying one)

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:26

Iphone is so yesterday....samsung is the new hit,congrats

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:28

@anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:14
'my iPhone 4s 32gb battery' - WFT?, you clearly know nothing about phones, just like all other iphone owners.
P.S. learn to use commas

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:33

Hahahaha is that the best you could come up with picking on my grammar hahahaha your funny my little green friend. And if you are going to pick up on that sort of thing it's not WFT it's WTF what an idiot

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:37

And remember everyone they are just phones made by large companies to take your money from your pocket no matter the brand we are all sheep android and iOS alike :-) carrier pidgin all the way

anonymous 4 May, 2012 16:59

Just wait and see what iphone 5 will do.....It'll change the world of smartphones forever....
Dont bother buying android devices,iphone 5 will change the world of smartphones once again.....
I used Galaxy Note,S2,Symbian Devices,Lumia 800,HTC Devices,Galaxy Tabs,Iphones and Ipads and can say that idevices are just and just awesome...
Wait and watch what iphone 5 will do....
If you buy these devices this time,you'll feel very bad when iphone 5 will do wonders...

anonymous 4 May, 2012 17:37

For the worlds ugliest phone...The winner is samsung s3

anonymous 4 May, 2012 17:52

People are sheep if they buy this phone. Terrible phone

anonymous 4 May, 2012 17:54

guys. youre arguing over which phone is better.. really. stick to your preferance. and buy the one you want.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 18:31

Yeah I rather carry a small bit perfect size 3.5 inch screen than a damn brick phone. The biggest I would go is a 4 inc. but no more than that. If wyou are lpoking for something bigger might as well get a tablet

anonymous 4 May, 2012 19:07

Oh my god, so biased! I wonder how much does Samsung pay for this review lol You can NEVER say the S3 has better design than HTC! SO PERSONAL!

anonymous 4 May, 2012 19:32

Guys I think galaxy s3 is a very ugly and stupid phone.. Please keep posting this everywhere.. hopefully this will make it cheaper so I can run and buy it ;)

anonymous 4 May, 2012 19:46

I would just like to say that Cnet is the slowest website that I visit, especially on video, where it is incredibly slow compared to other sites. Not good considering this is a technology site, which should be good at being fast.

which-phone 4 May, 2012 20:04

Take it easy you morans , get a life, No, phone is good enough unless i can upgrade just the parts, just like old good day with pc :)
i am waiting for the day, When the phone will be able to cook, serve , clean , wash and ends the the day with happy ending ;) Then that will be the perfect phone, and shall kick my wife out the house ;)

billfred 4 May, 2012 20:15

@which-phone, it's spelt moron, moron! Also, learn how to use punctuation.

Surely the One X wins on design? Beauty is in the eye of they beholder I suppose.

billfred 4 May, 2012 20:18

Oh, also, die touchwhiz, DIE!

anonymous 4 May, 2012 20:43

This whole thing smacks of the original Galaxy s, a very good phone yes, but just can't match up to the current HTC flagship (the desire hd). However, i would strongly recomend getting the one s over the x. not only is the Kratos processor much more efficient and only has 2 cores, it is also much better looking in my honest opinion.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 21:17

And with the inclusion of a micro SD slot Samsung may have a sale from me. One X should have included both a larger battery and an SD slot, the fact that Samsung appear to have come up with the direct answers to my questions bodes well.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 21:36

HERE'S MY THOUGHTS ON IT:

DESIGN:
The S3 :Is nothing dramatic and clearly is the GS2's younger sibling but it's far from plain, the plastic casing is a bit of a let down.
The 1X: Has better looks and better materials used in the construction and IMO HTC still lead in way in Android phone design.
The i4: People reckon it has dated, but it will remain long after the others are forgotten about a design classic and you can't argue with the materials used.

Winner: iPhone 4S

SCREEN:
S3: Sneaking in at just under proper phone portability (5.3) the big screen is perfect for watching movies,playing games etc and with Sammy's Amoled tech you just know the colours will be eye searingly great.
1X: A barely noticable 0.1 inch of a difference means the HTC is not going to lose ground here but as sharp as the screen is,it just can't compete with the colour or contrast of the S3.
i4: 4.3 may be truly portable but now that more people than ever are watching movies on their phones the iphone's screen just can't cut it here and i feel the colour's look a tad washed out on it too. What can't be argued is just how pin sharp anything viewed on it looks.

WINNER: S3.

CAMERA:
S3: No upgrade pixelwise but a few neat tricks up it's sleeve. Are these enough to warrant a win, to me it's no.
1X: Same pixel rate as the S3 with less tricks but more quality helpful tweaks it edges the S3 for me.
i4: Again same pixel rate but has the best sensor of the three and produces more natural looking pics.

WINNER: iPhone 4S.

POWER:
S3: Huge grunt and cutting edge quadcore chip and 1GB of RAM means it will remain at the forefront of phone tec for quite some time.
1X: Does that extra GHZ on the 1X make a real difference? Top Trump aficionados will say it does but you'll never notice it in the real world.
i4: Handles what it has very well, but times they are a changing so as things move on this will struggle to keep up.

WINNER:
TIE, S3 & 1X

SOFTWARE:
S3: TouchWIZ get's a nice update and looks very slick on ICS, S voice although apple-aping has features that Siri lacks and thus IMO will prove much more useful and less of a gimmick.
1X: Combines the customization of Android and the sheer easier usability of iOS perfectly.
i4: Easiest of all the OS to pick up for the first time and still the gold standard...but I want to decide what i want to do with the look and layout of the phone and iOS does not.

Winner:
1X.

CONCLUSION:

Well it all a boils down to asking yourself what you really want from phone and what you want to do with it, and for me the iPhone although beautiful to look at has too many limitations is ridiculously overpriced(just look at apple's profits) and call plans are much to painful. So that leaves the One X and my problems with that are no SD card and a non removable battery and that again in my humble is a major achilles heel of the HTC(leaving the reported quality issues aside). So it's the not as nice finished,slighty down on power, decent enough camera, hopefully not bloat ridden but with excellent looking features software SAMSUNG S3 for me.

Jordan-Findlay 4 May, 2012 21:58

The way I see it their is no competition, the iPhone is just too good

anonymous 4 May, 2012 23:29

S3 looks the best? One X looks much better.

anonymous 4 May, 2012 23:51

Seriously these iPhone people need to get real. iPhone is just plain old, with rubbish OS and pathetic screen. Some of these people talk like iPhone is invincible, it's already been dying for 2 years. My next phone is gonna be a Samsung without doubt, you can keep your metal and glass phone and your poser haircut and I will move into the next decade, see ya.

anonymous 5 May, 2012 03:38

Well presented review given by someone who speaks clearly easy to understand and keeps it interesting.Nice one.

anonymous 5 May, 2012 10:30

anonymous 4 May, 2012 23:51

What a loser you are. Seriously have you used an iphone? The os is brilliant and hope you know that Android originated from the code of ios which at one time was open source. So you have alot to than Apple for if you use an android phone. Secondly rips off everything Apple does and this year they have copied siri but it's nowhere near as good. I have a Samsung s2 before you scream Apple fan boy. However, unlike you I have the mental capacity to realise both phones are good. They both have pros and cons. Personally, after testing the S3, I really wasn't impressed with the phone in terms of design and software. I'll happily wait to see what Apple does with the iphone 5. Yes I agree 500 quid for a phone is alot but so was the Samsung S2 when it came out, it's very similar to the 4S. See you crtiicse Apple fans but its up to them if they want to buy the phone. It's the exact same if you buy a Samsung phone, they sold around the same number of phones as Apple that makes people Samsung fan boys also or sheep. There is no difference.

anonymous 5 May, 2012 11:07

I like your information.it's very helpfull for me.You have done a great work. Thanks for shareing it.keep it up.

anonymous 5 May, 2012 12:06

The S3 was a big disappointment for me in the looks department, especially the back. The look of the iphone 4 S is real quality, but unfortunately it's so impractical that almost everyone I know who has one also has a case for it, which rather defeats the purpose of a nice finish!

The best thing about the S3 is the replaceable battery and SD card, but I'm not sure how many people actually ever get a spare battery or fill their phone...

I'd be very surprised if Apple don't offer two sizes of iphone for the iphone 5. These bigger screens are amazing, and they weigh less than the smaller iphone.

anonymous 5 May, 2012 12:14

People shouting at Iphone!!! Well I am an Iphone user for ages.. But i use Iphone not to show off or 'look cool'.. I use it coz I have been using apple products from since the first Imacs and ibooks and I have been very impressed about theie product quality, seamless software-hardware integration, excellent customer service and not to mention Apple stores where you can just pop in and have your hardware fixed straight away.

And seriosuly..why do people shout Samsung all the time. For petes sake, its android software i it, samsung just makes the hardware. So is HTC. And CNET compares these three phones,.. its like comparing windows Vs macintosh Vs Linux. Like you can't just compare a windows laptop with Macbooks even if they have the same specs. Comon use some brains.
Phoens is just a part of apple business, on the other hand they make the best imacs, macbook pros, mac stations.....

anonymous 5 May, 2012 16:25

This is a completely crap article? Are you people blind??

Yes the S3 has a hardware edge over the HTC One X but no way in hell is it even remotely as nice looking as the HTC One X (especially the white HTC One X). It's a cheap outdated design with tacky sliver linings yuck!

Also the HTC Sense always > Samsungs bricky plain an unimaginative UI come on Cnet you should be called Bnet from now on B for Bull****!!!!

TechnoMo 5 May, 2012 20:57

Excuse me, why is everyone so either buzzed up or "buzzed down" or thigns like this. It is a PHONE!

anonymous 5 May, 2012 21:39

I feel sorry for all of those 35.1 millions of buyers who got over charged for their iphone. Those people are all followers that don't mind having their phone think for them , and enjoy talking to their phone on a regular basis "siri". Who cares about a voice that interacts with you, really. And obvious these people don't like change because the same ass design keeps coming out because that's the best design that they can come up with, really guys. And seriously, my 4 year old niece can hold that phone in her hand and it looks like it suits her perfectly. Iphone users are usaully short as hell with little hands, and are insecure about it, so they go out and buy there iphone to feel better about themselves.

anonymous 5 May, 2012 23:08

why the heck is iPhone 4S is compared here. One X and S3 are far better than 4S. Let the iPhone 5 release.

anonymous 6 May, 2012 08:36

I still think Samsung and HTC are 2 leading mobile industry companies. Apple is just not that useful as the hardware changes but nothing on the way the iOS looks.

The same old boring cluttered screen filled with icons will soon become staple and users of he iPhone and iPad are going to be upset with.

anonymous 6 May, 2012 09:14

@ anonymous 21:39

All you can come up with is a series of insults against iphone users. Well you need to get a life man. I dont shout at people who use samsung or htc or nokia. Seriously man.. just think what you say about people. Poeple choose things coz they are lots of reasons behind that. Please behave like an educatd and cultured fellow. It's good for all.

thanks

anonymous 6 May, 2012 10:43

What utter utter UTTER rubbish this review is.

To whoever wrote this: Reviews are supposed to be an objective analysis of an items features and functions, finished off with a flair of balanced subjective opinion. They are not supposed to try and second guess what other people are thinking and try to write a popular piece designed to make those people happy.

You clearly have poorly predicted what people will like with most slamming the S3 design and ugly bloatware that is touch wiz. Equally, you fail to mention important facts like the S3 using the inferior PENTILE matrix for the most important part or any smart phone - it's screen. In addition, there is no 'winner' on size as people are so different in their needs. Can you also quantify the HTC production issue with the screens?

Also, did you even mention the removable battery and microSD card on the S3? Surely this is a MAJOR plus point for the phone.

Reviews like this are filling the web. Just once I'd like to stumble across on that isn't written so poorly.

anonymous 6 May, 2012 13:52

For overall comparision, it doesn't be better a lot from both of one x and s3. Who's winner doesn't mean anything. S3 has more support as he was sale much better in S2. I personally go to HTC ONE X as his camera and CPU ....his screen colour is more nature and you won't lost REAL colour from Super AMOLED...

anonymous 6 May, 2012 22:36

listen to all of u,do any of you own sam mack Htc u all are jokers

anonymous 7 May, 2012 01:09

Damn there are a lot of comments on here!! :D
I've heard people say that the S3 looks better person that in pics/videos. would be worth a look. the x one is def the better looker but would have to seriously consider the size of these monster phones and the battery life, battery life is a deal breaker for me.
samsung did the right thing in having a micro SD expansion slot too.
i like the current iphone design but have to say i prefer the 3gs in the hand, the 4 & 4s just doesnt sit right with me.
either way, you all need to chill haha

anonymous 7 May, 2012 07:11

This has to be the most ridiculous comparison ever. You can't compare the 4S with the One X and S3 the 4S is a last year model. The design is not even remotely objective, its a subjective topic that. Just because the iPhone 4S has a smaller screen thats a bad thing!? What about consideration for pocket space? FML cnet this has to be the most stupid vs video yet. The guy is a plonker who is a sucker for specs. Quad core always means better? What about the impact on battery life which the processor and screen definitely impact upon. Most biased and stupid review ever. It's more appropriate for the One X and S3 to be compared and even then the S3 is not especially better given all the hype. It will NOT change the way you experience Android or affect day to day functionality. The S2 is more bang for buck and you don't pay for the newest shiny gadget premium. Completely misleading this video is and the really bad thing about it is that you haven't even reviewed the S3 properly and couldn't wait to hand it the win. I think I'll go somewhere else for proper tech news and coverage. You guys are a disgrace.

anonymous 7 May, 2012 08:19

None of this cross-platform comparisons please. It just doesn't work.

anonymous 7 May, 2012 19:22

FFS stop with all the hate...

If you want an iPhone, then buy one, if iPhones aren't for you buy an Android phone...

it's all about what works for YOU, if other people love something you don't, WHO F***KING CARES... get over yourself...

they are all great devices in their own way... buy what you think is the best, not what you think you should buy...

anonymous 8 May, 2012 00:41

The Samsung Galaxy S3 has a much better screen than the S2. The S3 has a Super AMOLED HD screen which is 720p, whereas the S2 has a Super AMOLED Plus Screen of standard definition (640p).

jamespepperell 8 May, 2012 13:30

i have the original galaxy s and TBH the s2 and s3 are so similar to eachother and the s1 that it seems silly to get an upgrade to the s3 so even though the htc one may not be the 'best' one which most people reccomend i would pick that anyhow. :)

anonymous 8 May, 2012 14:00

This comments section = lulz!

Honestly, what does it matter?

anonymous 8 May, 2012 19:54

Love the new generation android phones, little disappointed HTC have a fixed battery and no memory expansion option.

anonymous 9 May, 2012 07:27

What a load of garbage design the first thing you do is put a cover over the phone so what design it only fallse to what you like as all top end phones are grate but bear this in mind bigger screen quad core perfect for games counsel wouldn't you say as for the 4s the s2 is moor than equal . percemal prefrence if you like apple than buy an apple of you like android than buy am android and if summons tell you defrant let them bay it for you ;-)

anonymous 13 May, 2012 15:37

iPhone 4s really is stale, but im really looking forward to the new iPhone maybe it would then be able to compared with these powerful phones.

anonymous 13 May, 2012 17:51

Apple hasn't released their new phone yet so why is the iPhone 4s there?

George89 14 May, 2012 21:59

comparing OS IOs is the winner at this stage since I am waiting to see the new blackberry, which I am concerned that is better than Android.

indeed we cannot compare Iphone 4s but we have to wait for the new iphone.

as far for the screen prefer the Iphone since it fits more easily in the hand and HTC and Samsung are too big.

as far as how much slimmer there are, indeed HTC and Samsung are the winners.

as for the power, the best phone is indeed the HTC with its great processor

in this stages Samsung is the winner but we have to wait for the new iphone to make real comparison.

anonymous 16 May, 2012 15:10

HTC ONE X IS BEST……..

Iphone was good like 6yrs ago..

Samsung butt ugly for ugly people.

anonymous 16 May, 2012 20:13

I do not agree with your comparison. Samsung should have done better with their design. Looks very plain and white. Features like blink detector which monitors your eyes and makes a call.... Seriously! This phone looks like its been designed during a coffee break. Poor show Samsung.

anonymous 19 May, 2012 23:36

I'm sure android phones work well and they very good with their excellent features but comparing with an iPhone, they're just not there.

connortech 20 May, 2012 11:14

apple need to boost the screen to 4inch or 4.3 inch, and include a more customisable feature in iphone 5 and ios 6

Leszcz 20 May, 2012 14:40

why wait for the new Iphone for a 'real' comparison? by the time it's out these phone will be half a year old, and we will have to wait another half a year for a new galaxy/htc to do a 'real' comparison.

These are the phones that are out atm, and that's what has been compared. The latest high end device from each company

connortech 20 May, 2012 19:18

That's not entirely true. When a company brings out a new phone that will only make it so much better than the competitors in order to make a better one next release, meaning you can compare the phones.

anonymous 20 May, 2012 21:57

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is horrible. The One x looks good and of course iPhone looks great.
The Samsung is awash with gimmicks and copies.

anonymous 25 May, 2012 07:16

Visit cnet uk back in a while and just notice how $hitty it has become hahahaha

anonymous 26 May, 2012 17:21

Everyone copies Apple? you mean like the drop down box from android and now filing for patients for face unlock?

Lets be honest Apple copy others when they see a good idea, but also people do copy Apple.

(iPhone 4s, Samsung Galaxy S3 (pre-ordered) Nokia Lumia 800 user)

anonymous 24 June, 2012 03:04

When it comes to aesthetics the iPhone 4, and 4s would win because they would make you look cooler and it's also a status symbol, the marketing of the Apple really made a great job. The design of the s2 is also great and its specs match the iPhone 4s, but I was disappointed with the s3 because of the ugly design. The HTC one X seems cool too and the Tegra 3 GPU is really great but it would make you look like a nerd rather than a business man. I'm currently using an Arc S because of the fantastic design, and I'm looking forward for a new phone with a great GPU and fantastic design that would replace my Arc S

tomfromaardvark 4 July, 2012 11:21

New topic... am i the only one who thinks that iOS is just boring?

I mean, sure, everyone thought it was awesome when it was new and exciting, but i have an iPad and iPod Touch 4 (am not a fanboy, were both gifts) and i am 100% bored with the look of iOS...sure, the updates add new features all the time but the overall feel is still the same... boring

I know that Apple have an 'if it aint broke dont fix it' approach but come on!

Anyway, with regards to the article i would say that youre all wrong. save your money and buy the HTC One S... Loads less problems, better build quality, just as powerful, battery life is actually decent.... cant really go wrong! no one really needs a quad core on their phone and 4.7" is only good when coupled with a massive battery!

anonymous 5 October, 2012 05:52

lol. some are these comments are just as bad as people arguing over ps3 and xbox. i owned an iphone it was pretty good phone but it broke now im planning on getting the htc. i think any one of these phones are a good choice the problem are the people who are so stuck into which one is the best and worst mind set.

anonymous 4 December, 2012 19:46

This Fucker is Samsung Employee
I have both the phone samsung and HTC one X but HTC one X win in all aspect
HTC one X is a nice phone so i am going to sell Samsung S 3 and bought Iphone so i have both
OS
Samsung Suck Beleive me dont buy it other wise you will curse your self