Consumer Reports: iPhone screen no match for Android flagships

17 October, 2013
The latest Consumer Reports review praises the iPhone's new tech, but says it's behind in several key areas.

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  • 18 Oct 2013

AnonD-127662, 18 Oct 2013Clearly you admire Apple and believe that Android is an inf... moreAndroid allows custom applications to be launched for specific actions (click on a map link, launch Google Maps)

Android has an open file system - easy drag and drop, or copy and paste, no need to use that plague known as iTunes

Android uses micro USB - no need for chip-protected proprietary Lightning crap that costs $25 and is only $0.50 to make

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    • Anonymous
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    • 18 Oct 2013

    Andriod phones are not compareable to Apple Iphone in terms of quality of hardware and overall appearance. In short Apple Iphone is the best.

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      • 18 Oct 2013

      AnonD-27765, 17 Oct 2013Even Microsoft employees use iPads because even if they don... moreSo it's only the Buckingham Palace that decided to choose Note 10 over iPad.

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        • 18 Oct 2013

        AnonD-27765, 17 Oct 2013The iPhone 5s is met with rave reviews from critics. htt... moreYou're not answering the question. Name just one!

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          • 18 Oct 2013

          AnonD-27765, 17 Oct 2013There's nothing new in Android either. Everything has alrea... moreI enjoy those gimmicks. And there's always plenty of them coming from android.

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            • 18 Oct 2013

            AnonD-187611, 17 Oct 2013I've been reading the comments on this sections and I would... moreI am an android flagship user and I will surely buy a 5.0" iPhone!

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              • 18 Oct 2013

              AnonD-187611, 17 Oct 2013so if they give you a bigger screen would you buy it? I, for one, will surely buy a 5.0" iPhone!

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                • 18 Oct 2013

                People will still buy Apple because of the highly responsive screen & bright colors.

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                  • 18 Oct 2013

                  AnonD-3877, 17 Oct 2013There is not one Android screen that is as good readable in... moreYou haven't tried this year's android flagships!

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                    • 18 Oct 2013

                    AnonD-27650, 17 Oct 2013i have to disagree about the screen , yes the screen is sma... moreThat only means you haven't tried an android flagship released this year.

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                      • 18 Oct 2013

                      The only reason ppl are buying iphones is because of the brand. Apple are selling brands for i-people who only concious about brand and fashion. Apple's great os are limited by their ram,screen size and battery,which i find is useless by now.smooth games,browsing,tons of apps what are these for without ample ram,screen quality n size n battery! I wad apple fans before before i realised how fool was being i-people.

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                        • Anonymous
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                        • 18 Oct 2013

                        Maybe I will get smaller display next time. Not iPhone size but something medium. I guess the perfect phone would have Sharps 4.5" Full HD display.

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                          AnonD-977, 18 Oct 2013Like the camera? Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, iPhoto... moreClearly you admire Apple and believe that Android is an inferior OS. I was like you once, I thought Apple was superior, I thought Android were cheap laggy phones and held very little value. That was all until I made the HTC One switch. Go and look at the price of a HTC One now, see how well they are doing 7 months on.

                          Apple are very clever. They have a simple, solid UI and make great phones based on simplicity. However, they restrict the user on what they want, it's a case of Apple tell you "guys and girls, here is another fantastic thing we have introduced for the phone, you can't change it but you can still admire it and call it a revamp". iOS was introduced and I have seen a number of people and reviews saying how great it looks, wow Apple are amazing. All I can say is Really? I mean yeah they have made it look colourful, flat icons, the animations when closing and opening apps look ok, there is a new shortcut notification the you can swipe from the bottom. But this is all completely basic when comparing to an Android phone. Say you did not like the iOS 7 look, how can you change the icons and look? You can't. Your stuck with it. That is because Apple are saying this is how WE want you to have your device.

                          I also saw another review how "wonderful" the live wallpaper looks. I had to laugh when I experienced it myself. If that is Apple's version of "wonderful" live wallpaper, then it's like stepping back 3 years for an Android phone.

                          Seriously, I still like iPhones. But there is nothing to justify them being superior to high end Androids. They are just competition. The people who buy iPhones are people who feel secure staying in the Apple Eco System and are not willing to change due to the hassle and worry of switching to an Android device, which will be unfamiliar territory for them. Plus it's cool to have an iPhone - that is something I have personally heard from people. Something which makes me laugh.

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                            Roger, 18 Oct 2013It's funny cause I'm from android but now I buy iphones. wh... moreWhat lag on a HTC One? I can't answer for the Galaxy S4 as I don't buy Samsung phones, but when it comes to the HTC One, we are talking about one incredible device. Every phone has some issues if that is your argument. I mean a blue screen of death and Home Button response issues are 2 that are being mentioned about the iPhone 5S. That doesn't mean every iphone is experiencing issues.

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                              Anonymous, 18 Oct 2013Mx player on android is better Nothing is better than VLC!!!!!!

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                                Anonymous, 18 Oct 2013Can you run crysis 3 on your macbook?of course!

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                                  Anonymous, 17 Oct 2013I have a laptop with a better display than a MacBook Pro. D... moreCan you run crysis 3 on your macbook?

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                                    • 18 Oct 2013

                                    Phone Dealer, 18 Oct 2013I would just like to start by saying a phone is a phone i h... moretry nokia 101 it will suit you best..no lag, no force close, smoot, simple and clean and its very very pocket friendly...

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                                      • 18 Oct 2013

                                      Anonymous, 18 Oct 2013Even though technically you are correct, but personally S4 ... moreYou prefer greyish black over true black?

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                                        • 18 Oct 2013

                                        far, 18 Oct 2013In my opinion The only MAJOR factor for android sales is I... morelies...u haven’t anyandroid phone...lol