Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One: Army of two

26 March 2013
Two phones carrying such a weight of expectations that one would think they’d have no time and energy to worry about each other. The Samsung Galaxy S4 has to outsell the S III and the HTC One is...

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  • AnonD-152
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  • 27 Mar 2013

Great review. The S4 might be overall better but I will get the one for it's design. I own a galaxy S and I don't think plastic is a big let down since I have dropped mine over 20 times and it's still in good shape (never used a case). From the review even though the S4 won many aspects it was only by small margins except for the camera which I don't use that much and 64 GB is more than enough for me.
My only concerns are the non-removable battery and Htc sense is not as effective and feature rich like touch-wiz.

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    • Anonymous
    • 0CB
    • 27 Mar 2013

    SomeGuy, 27 Mar 2013Why is this the only website to have such a in depth review... moreIt is the best website for reviews. Even ended saying ur choice which is best.

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      • AnonD-115258
      • 0x7
      • 27 Mar 2013

      Its not important which one is better or which one has a better benchmark performance, the only think that matter is which one do you like the most, and thats the one You should buy (iphone 5,htc one, galaxy s4, note 2, lg optimus g, xperia z) they are all great phones, and for every day usage they are more than fine phones but in the end that is all they are PHONES. So please stop being so naive and fooled by commercials.
      So im going for Htc One couse i yust like it and i do not need my phone to be best yust so i can brag around that i have the best phone couse guys thats yust potetic.
      If you want a smaller screen go for iphone, if you prefer all kinds of features etc go for s4/note2 and if you like waterprof phones buy sony.
      Peace:)

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        • Geezer
        • sXM
        • 27 Mar 2013

        The HTC One blows the S4 out of the water - no buts and no ifs.

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          • AnonD-129490
          • DMa
          • 27 Mar 2013

          AnonD-3713, 27 Mar 2013I need to say again that the HTC was not the first to use a... moreOk ok it was the first Android smartphone to get anodized aluminum casing!

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            • Anonymous
            • 3Jn
            • 27 Mar 2013

            AnonD-252, 27 Mar 2013HTC One will probably make many iPhone 5 users, that like d... moreErr, no. I'm an iPhone 5 user and I'm not interested in anything that's bigger than 4 inches.

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              • AnonD-3713
              • L4C
              • 27 Mar 2013

              AnonD-129076, 27 Mar 2013Also to add up (IMADz) -->The aluminium used in One o... moreI need to say again that the HTC was not the first to use anodized aluminium on a phone?
              http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n8-3252.php

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                • AnonD-129806
                • sXW
                • 27 Mar 2013

                Anonymous, 27 Mar 2013The people posting that the htc one ultrapixel camera is be... moreThats what i conclude also.

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                  • con
                  • 0rN
                  • 27 Mar 2013

                  Both phones are really good, it's just that sgs4 is for mainstream consumers and htc one for people with a more refined taste.

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                    • AnonD-129076
                    • Mfx
                    • 27 Mar 2013

                    AnonD-129076, 27 Mar 2013Why HTC One for me ?? -> 4.7" keeps it a... moreAlso to add up (IMADz)

                    -->The aluminium used in One on the other hand is ANODISED. Not the pure form found in cans etc etc.These types of aluminiums are considered one of the strongest and lightest types of metal used in space shuttles,satellites and Rolls Royce.Htc was the first mobile company to use it in One S.The One's back is even more durable than iPhone apparently.
                    Educate Yourself before using illogical statements.

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                      • yan
                      • j8w
                      • 27 Mar 2013

                      so apparently htc one's camera is just garbage compared to others... lol there goes your "ultra" pixels...

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                        • The Mobile Pro ONE
                        • 3Sq
                        • 27 Mar 2013

                        Anonymous, 27 Mar 2013Hmm htc one, put a plastic case over it? or get scuffs and ... moreHmm..First gorilla glass can't be changed watch videos on youtube and you will see ,search The truth about gorilla glass.;)

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                          • AnonD-129076
                          • Q2K
                          • 27 Mar 2013

                          Why

                          HTC One

                          for me ??

                          -> 4.7" keeps it as a phone !!

                          -> Dual speakers for amazing sound exp with beats

                          -> AMAZING BUILD QUALITY !! DIAMOD Cut !! Uni Body !! SCREAMS SEXYNESS SEXYNESS !!

                          -> ZOE auto editing sync with the music.

                          -> 300% light on the new ultrapixels PROOF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5NFpddZ958

                          -> Sense to have sense 5.0 ULTIMATE UI EVER !!

                          -> video sound quality with dedicated MIC which is sooo good to hear check the above video itslef.

                          --> Battery life is so good when comapred to S4 (dont crib about the standby time cause it dosnt count when you acutally use the phone and more or less you can use juice defender to take care of the battery idle time)

                          --> Just a little down side when comapred to S4 in benchmarks . I dont care about the processor cause it changes every year..

                          --> HTC is the only company who changes the whole device with monney if you dont like there product in 15 days of purchase.

                          --> Blink feed.. think about gsm + fb + twitter + other feeds in your home page and its super smooth. I will never miss a post !! HORAY !!

                          LOVE U HTC ONE >> waiting here in INDIA !!2

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                            • AnonD-129766
                            • PqT
                            • 27 Mar 2013

                            S4 for me !!!

                            why ?

                            -Octa core (version comming to my country)
                            -Gpu PowerVR SGX 544MP3 (woooow)
                            -Big screen in good body size
                            -Amoled enhanced (no more PenTile effect visible)
                            -Gorilla glass 3
                            -Best battery life and removable !!
                            -Sd card slot
                            -Better camera than htc one and xperia z
                            -Better update support than Sony and Htc

                            HTC ONE IS JUST GOOD DESIGN, NO MORE

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                              • AnonD-129829
                              • HIL
                              • 27 Mar 2013

                              of course htc one

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                                • AnonD-88703
                                • 4a2
                                • 27 Mar 2013

                                It would be nice if you could update to include the Exynos S4 also!

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                                  • AnonD-129076
                                  • Q2K
                                  • 27 Mar 2013

                                  steve, 27 Mar 2013Gorilla glass 2 and cheap aluminum isn't quality haha. And... moreOh please, Sweeet As Sugar,

                                  Premium feel is what is aluminum all about. Its not cheap off course.

                                  Plastic is not my type no matter what ever they say that piece of Plastic as !!

                                  Gosh you Sammy boys wont get the difference of what is premium and sexy ness !!

                                  N plz do me a favor will ya ..

                                  Just get the difference btw
                                  Gorilla glass 2

                                  VS


                                  Gorilla glass 3

                                  it would be so useful for me to learn something from you :)

                                  GOSH your really S Sheep !! arnt you mate ?

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                                    • Moharidy
                                    • Mfx
                                    • 27 Mar 2013

                                    I don't what's wrong with HTC, their designs are amazing, I'll take HTC Sense over TouchWiz any time, but are the removable battery and the card slot too much to ask? Sony made a card slot and managed to make the Xperia Z IP57 certified.

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                                      • AnonD-129777
                                      • pux
                                      • 27 Mar 2013

                                      Only Samsung fanboys defend their favourite with such passion and lack of sense for style. Curing their complexes is a tough problem :)

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                                        • steve
                                        • j$1
                                        • 27 Mar 2013

                                        AnonD-129076, 27 Mar 2013Accord to me I find Samsung to be cheap plastic !! ... moreGorilla glass 2 and cheap aluminum isn't quality haha.
                                        And stereo speakers blow your mind? Ok! Lol