Galaxy S4 Active or another iPhone 5?

Precision · 08-26-2013, 11:20 AM

So I have had iPhones since the 3g, I've had the 3gs, 4, 4s, and 5. Now I have no iPhone, or smart phone for that matter and I am debating whether or not I should continue with my iPhones considering I know how to use them and they seem to be the bench mark. I have never had a droid, it seems that droids depreciate super fast and have more issues but that's why I am posting this.

It is between another iPhone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 ACTIVE (the one you can get wet). That is pretty much the ONLY one I'll consider other than just getting another damn iPhone. Simply because I don't have to babysit that phone, but will I regret it if I get the Samsung? Why? Why not?

Feedback please.

Templar · 08-26-2013, 11:35 AM

No issues with my Galaxy S4. I don't have the active one, but it's basically the same.

I've owned every iPhone as well (even the 5). Had lots of battery issues with my 5, so I decided to switch to the Galaxy S4. No issues at all, yet. A couple of apps will freeze every now and then, but that happened on my iPhones as well. I like being able to customize my phone a lot more, but you can do that with a jailbroken iPhone as well. It really comes down to personal preference.

Vervain · 08-26-2013, 11:39 AM

I don't know why you're limiting yourself to just the S4 active as an alternative, because you are probably going to need to babysit the delicate iPhone even more, which is strange considering that you want the S4 active which you don't want to worry about. Anyway, if you're happy with the iPhone, I don't see why you should not stick with it. Just wait for the 5S which should be released in October in the US market. I've actually had androids since around its debut with HTC and I'm pretty bored of it now. But that's just me and I know others are fine with theirs.

I have the regular S4 and its a wonderful phone and packed with features, so the S4 active will be great and possibly a big upgrade from your iPhones in terms of sheer features. But it is so ugly compared to the regular S4 that I wouldn't even consider it personally. Expect a downgrade in terms of tangible quality for most android phones (bar the HTC One which is also worth looking at. Maybe wait for the HTC One Max which is the phablet version) when compared to the beautifully designed iPhone. I don't use 75% of the features on my S4 as most of them are useless to me, just by the way.

If you're looking at water/dust proof phones and you are bored of your iphone, you should wait for the Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami), since it's an extremely powerful phone, dustproof, waterproof, has a 20 mp camera and will soon be Sony's new flagship. Expect it to debut on the 4th of September.

I'm going to be upgrading to the new iPhone 5S when it debuts, or perhaps a Nokia Lumia device btw. I've experienced too many androids that lag considerably, including my new S4..

I hope that I've helped..

SAM135iAM · 08-26-2013, 01:59 PM

Consider HTC One or wait for new iPhone. It will be revealed on Sept. 10th and available Sept. 20th. *speculation*

Litos · 08-26-2013, 03:05 PM

so what you're saying is that there are other phones out there other than the iphone !?!?

pffffft, doubt it.....

TXSTYLE · 08-26-2013, 06:20 PM

Neither!

HTC ONE or FAILure.

914kid · 08-26-2013, 06:54 PM

My S4 screen cracked on the inside. Its a somewhat known defect, samsung refuses to fix it and Verizon told me to kick rocks. Will cost $250 to have it fixed, luckily I have AMEX and they will just credit me the $250 back.

Avoid the S4 and the shitty Samsung customer service and get the HTC ONE or even the new iPhone. I have never had a iPhone but everyone I know has one and the customer service at Apple is legendary.

NemesisX · 08-26-2013, 08:03 PM

What happened to your current iphone 5 (just out of curiosity)?

dreamingat30fps · 08-26-2013, 08:26 PM

We are at a point where IMO there in nothing really new or innovative coming out on any of these phone. So I stick with the iphone because that is what I have been using since since like the 3G and I'm use to it. It works and it syncs with all my apple stuff. There is no effort required to stay with the iphone and there's no incentive to leave and go to android. So yeah my point is if the iphone works for you then I would just stick with it.

Now if samsung can come out with a phone that will also give bjs then maybe I might consider switching.... maybe.

BMW F22 · 08-26-2013, 10:07 PM

I'm due for an upgrade and was leaning toward HTC One or Samsung GS4. However, I'm going to wait to see what Apple has in store. IF (BIG IF), they offer something nice I might consider staying. Otherwise I'm jumping ship. I have a 4S now and it's been fine (few glitches here and there but nothing major).

DougLikesBMW · 08-27-2013, 12:34 AM

HTC One crew, checking in.

Templar · 08-27-2013, 08:16 AM

The poll is working out well... It's dead even

Patrick303 · 08-27-2013, 08:17 AM

For anyone looking at the Galaxy S4 Active, do a little research on the differences between it and the regular GS4. You do sacrifice a few things to gain the ruggedness of the phone. Things like an LCD rather than the Super AMOLED screen with noticeably different colors, 8MP camera instead of the GS4's 13MP, and a different exterior case. Depending on your priorities for a phone these could be deal-breakers.

iBoost · 08-27-2013, 04:49 PM

i have the galaxy s4, and love it. i had a droid dna before this one and it was awesome too. For me it would be between the s4, htc one, or the dna again (verizon). the note2 is just too damn big of a phone.

i had an iphone 4 (skipped the 4s (same damn phone lol) ) was waiting on the 5 to see what was released and just laughed. Ditched the iphone. Iphones arent what they use to be. Android is dominating in every way possible.

edit: i also find it hilarious when people bring up the materials & quality on the phone and they go and put plastic and rubber cases on them

(all my iphone friends try to get me with the whole "plastic phone crap" lol)

E90-F30 · 08-27-2013, 08:23 PM

iOS 7.

Hawkeye · 08-27-2013, 08:49 PM

why not wait for the s5 at this point? the s4 did just drop $100 though.

quagmire · 08-27-2013, 10:35 PM

Where is the wait a few more weeks for the iPhone 5S option?

You know you want that gold iPhone......

Nebraska330xi · 08-29-2013, 11:32 PM

Dude get another iPhone. Android is mulch.

Get a free phone till 5s drops next month and get that.

qba335i · 08-30-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nebraska330xi

Dude get another iPhone. Android is mulch.

Get a free phone till 5s drops next month and get that.

Did you play with Samsung S4?

I like iOS system but the iPhone is really outdated. Maybe the 6 will be worth considering. The 5S will just have internal upgrades - nothing major. What the iPhone really needs is a bigger screen.

I have already listed my iPhone 5 for sale and my new Samsung should be delivered next week.

Inspired · 08-30-2013, 10:46 PM

I think Apple is really stepping it up on the iOS 7. I am using iOS 7 on my 5 right now and it feels a lot like Android.

I would switch to the new Nexus 5 but I am too addicted to using iMessage. 80% of all the people I talk to uses iMessage.

quagmire · 08-30-2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qba335i

Did you play with Samsung S4?

The biggest turn off for me with anything Samsung is that they are made out of plastic.

If I was going to switch to Android, it would be the HTC One due to having similar build quality and materials as my iPhone 5.

Titanium3er · 08-30-2013, 11:38 PM

I find that people with hardcore beliefs one way or another on this subject tend to be very similar to those who are hardcore Democrat or Republican. They tend to be reactionary, illogical, folks who have tunnel-vision. This leads them to ignore the obvious because soundbites and emotions dictate their beliefs.

I've owned both Android and iOS devices. I prefer Apple's software because it works well when you have many devices connected. I also find it's superior from a UI standpoint (especially OS X). Their customer service is similarly exceptional. I run Windows 8 via Parallels and a dual monitor setup on my iMac, so get the best of both worlds from a desktop standpoint. Their hardware is also superior to almost all other manufacturers (both desktop and mobile) IMO.

This isn't to say that I hate on Android devices. I'm a centrist and, as such, acknowledge that people are different. We all have our preferences, requirements, and POV's. What works for you might not work for me, and in an interesting and diverse society it probably shouldn't.

Live and let live.

OP, make your own decision. It's not like there isn't a wealth of information on the 'net concerning this subject.

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08-26-2013, 11:20 AM	#1
Precision Private First Class 345 Rep 190 Posts Drives: 2002 BMW 330CI Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Galaxy S4 Active or another iPhone 5? So I have had iPhones since the 3g, I've had the 3gs, 4, 4s, and 5. Now I have no iPhone, or smart phone for that matter and I am debating whether or not I should continue with my iPhones considering I know how to use them and they seem to be the bench mark. I have never had a droid, it seems that droids depreciate super fast and have more issues but that's why I am posting this. It is between another iPhone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy S4 ACTIVE (the one you can get wet). That is pretty much the ONLY one I'll consider other than just getting another damn iPhone. Simply because I don't have to babysit that phone, but will I regret it if I get the Samsung? Why? Why not? Feedback please. __________________ Thirty Past Three
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Templar Lieutenant Colonel 268 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	No issues with my Galaxy S4. I don't have the active one, but it's basically the same. I've owned every iPhone as well (even the 5). Had lots of battery issues with my 5, so I decided to switch to the Galaxy S4. No issues at all, yet. A couple of apps will freeze every now and then, but that happened on my iPhones as well. I like being able to customize my phone a lot more, but you can do that with a jailbroken iPhone as well. It really comes down to personal preference. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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Vervain Colonel 398 Rep 2,181 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: - iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 Audi RSQ3 (8U) [0.00] 2022 BMW X3 xDrive3 ... [10.00] 2015 BMW M235i (F22) [10.00] 2017 Mini Cooper S ... [0.00]	I don't know why you're limiting yourself to just the S4 active as an alternative, because you are probably going to need to babysit the delicate iPhone even more, which is strange considering that you want the S4 active which you don't want to worry about. Anyway, if you're happy with the iPhone, I don't see why you should not stick with it. Just wait for the 5S which should be released in October in the US market. I've actually had androids since around its debut with HTC and I'm pretty bored of it now. But that's just me and I know others are fine with theirs. I have the regular S4 and its a wonderful phone and packed with features, so the S4 active will be great and possibly a big upgrade from your iPhones in terms of sheer features. But it is so ugly compared to the regular S4 that I wouldn't even consider it personally. Expect a downgrade in terms of tangible quality for most android phones (bar the HTC One which is also worth looking at. Maybe wait for the HTC One Max which is the phablet version) when compared to the beautifully designed iPhone. I don't use 75% of the features on my S4 as most of them are useless to me, just by the way. If you're looking at water/dust proof phones and you are bored of your iphone, you should wait for the Sony Xperia Z1 (Honami), since it's an extremely powerful phone, dustproof, waterproof, has a 20 mp camera and will soon be Sony's new flagship. Expect it to debut on the 4th of September. I'm going to be upgrading to the new iPhone 5S when it debuts, or perhaps a Nokia Lumia device btw. I've experienced too many androids that lag considerably, including my new S4.. I hope that I've helped..
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08-26-2013, 01:59 PM	#4
SAM135iAM Lieutenant 51 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 11' 135i DCT Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	Consider HTC One or wait for new iPhone. It will be revealed on Sept. 10th and available Sept. 20th. speculation
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Litos Banned 220 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: 2012 Challenger RT Junk Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston/Pearland iTrader: (1)	so what you're saying is that there are other phones out there other than the iphone !?!? pffffft, doubt it.....
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08-26-2013, 06:20 PM	#6
TXSTYLE "Salud" 13836 Rep 4,675 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Neither! HTC ONE or FAILure.
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08-26-2013, 06:54 PM	#7
914kid Banned 25 Rep 363 Posts Drives: E90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Pelham, NY iTrader: (1)	My S4 screen cracked on the inside. Its a somewhat known defect, samsung refuses to fix it and Verizon told me to kick rocks. Will cost $250 to have it fixed, luckily I have AMEX and they will just credit me the $250 back. Avoid the S4 and the shitty Samsung customer service and get the HTC ONE or even the new iPhone. I have never had a iPhone but everyone I know has one and the customer service at Apple is legendary.
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NemesisX Captain 317 Rep 905 Posts Drives: '19 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	What happened to your current iphone 5 (just out of curiosity)?
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dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5324 Rep 1,907 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	We are at a point where IMO there in nothing really new or innovative coming out on any of these phone. So I stick with the iphone because that is what I have been using since since like the 3G and I'm use to it. It works and it syncs with all my apple stuff. There is no effort required to stay with the iphone and there's no incentive to leave and go to android. So yeah my point is if the iphone works for you then I would just stick with it. Now if samsung can come out with a phone that will also give bjs then maybe I might consider switching.... maybe.
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BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	I'm due for an upgrade and was leaning toward HTC One or Samsung GS4. However, I'm going to wait to see what Apple has in store. IF (BIG IF), they offer something nice I might consider staying. Otherwise I'm jumping ship. I have a 4S now and it's been fine (few glitches here and there but nothing major).
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08-27-2013, 12:34 AM	#11
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08-27-2013, 04:49 PM	#14
iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	i have the galaxy s4, and love it. i had a droid dna before this one and it was awesome too. For me it would be between the s4, htc one, or the dna again (verizon). the note2 is just too damn big of a phone. i had an iphone 4 (skipped the 4s (same damn phone lol) ) was waiting on the 5 to see what was released and just laughed. Ditched the iphone. Iphones arent what they use to be. Android is dominating in every way possible. edit: i also find it hilarious when people bring up the materials & quality on the phone and they go and put plastic and rubber cases on them (all my iphone friends try to get me with the whole "plastic phone crap" lol)
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quagmire I am Gundam 186 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Where is the wait a few more weeks for the iPhone 5S option? You know you want that gold iPhone......
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08-29-2013, 11:32 PM	#18
Nebraska330xi Lieutenant 42 Rep 551 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Sonora Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nebraska iTrader: (1)	Dude get another iPhone. Android is mulch. Get a free phone till 5s drops next month and get that. __________________ 2006 Sonora Metallic 330xi. DIY: Charcoal Delete, K
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08-30-2013, 10:46 PM	#20
Inspired Colonel 148 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	I think Apple is really stepping it up on the iOS 7. I am using iOS 7 on my 5 right now and it feels a lot like Android. I would switch to the new Nexus 5 but I am too addicted to using iMessage. 80% of all the people I talk to uses iMessage.
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