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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  • jiten
  • 7qx
  • 07 Jul 2013

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    • Anonymous
    • 4QS
    • 05 Jul 2013

    tomhiggins, 05 Jul 2013Ultrapixels is just a market term for megapixels. They're b... moreActually no. They are much larger pixels implemented differently. Them being larger is what lets in so much more light. If it were an 8up or 13up we might have seen drastic differences. Wait until one of or all of Samsung, Sony, and Nokia come out with a larger more optimized one.

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      • tomhiggins
      • q83
      • 05 Jul 2013

      hero, 01 Jul 2013The htc one itrg no have a 4mp, for your information its 4u... moreUltrapixels is just a market term for megapixels. They're both the same

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        • hero
        • K7e
        • 01 Jul 2013

        The htc one itrg no have a 4mp, for your information its 4ultra pixel

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          • Anonymous
          • I4A
          • 30 Jun 2013

          I had the HTC ONE for 7 days and exchanged it for the Galaxy 4.

          These are my opinions if anyone's interested.
          There both really nice phone's and im not committed to either brand

          The HTC one does have a nicer look . But aluminum does have drawbacks over plastic .
          just take a look at r/c cars they use mainly plastic for a reason it flexes and when hit or dropped it absorbs some of the force were aluminum doesn't.

          I personally think the galaxy s4's screen looks brighter and the colors are more vibrant.
          I compared the HTC one's screen to my girlfriend galaxy 2 and I thought her screen looked nicer.

          The galaxy 4 has some many more
          convenient things in its software and the buttons are easy to press and in a good location

          I got bored with the Htc one after 2 days it just doesn't have enough software tweaks for me.

          If I was rich I would own both phones.
          But in the end I choose the galaxy 4

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            • Anonymous
            • 4QS
            • 30 Jun 2013

            Tay, 29 Jun 2013The fact that the HTC One may have a better screen even tho... moreActually even the S4 display is better. They already did a comparison. The new Amoled has a display setting to put it within about 5% the same color accuracy as the latest LCD. While still have a more accurate white balance, true blacks, and higher contrasts. In turn makes it overall most natural.
            It also goes almost 30% higher than it's maximum brightness if you put it in auto brightness.
            And overall aside from people on the internet most actually like the saturated colors.

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              • Tay
              • qK$
              • 29 Jun 2013

              The fact that the HTC One may have a better screen even though the S4's is bigger doesn't decide which is better. Looks aren't everything you have to pay attention to everything. The S4 is outstanding even though the look isn't so great. If you want to buy a phone based off It's looks prepare to be disappointed.

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                • Phone Wiz 96
                • 3x2
                • 28 Jun 2013

                g@dG€t lovrz.., 27 Jun 2013...point of difference is dt HTC one has only 4mp camera..n... moreActually the specifications of the Htc One's camera is wrong.
                Within the actually announcement of the flagship phone.
                It was announced that the camera would have be equipped with a 4 U.P (Ultra pixel) camera.

                Which in turn the ultra pixel camera lets more light into the photo making the picture more clearer and refined.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • 4QS
                  • 28 Jun 2013

                  Anonymous, 26 Jun 2013every aspect? look again! or is it the speck in your eye? H... moreYou must have a spec in your eye. I said just about every. That is just fact and not the same as just saying EVERY by itself.
                  Are you jealous of a good device or company?

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                    • g@dG€t lovrz..
                    • KFP
                    • 27 Jun 2013

                    ...point of difference is dt HTC one has only 4mp camera..n SG4 has 14mp camera..Othawise..htc one Is great..either in many aspects...

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                      • Anonymous
                      • 9x0
                      • 26 Jun 2013

                      Anonymous, 24 Jun 2013Try paying attention to this review. Read between the lines... moreevery aspect? look again! or is it the speck in your eye? HTC One, bar none!

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                        • Anonymous
                        • 4QS
                        • 24 Jun 2013

                        AnonD-157744, 21 Jun 2013Lol. You are extremely biased against the HTC One and don't... moreTry paying attention to this review. Read between the lines. Use both devices. Actually gander at both screens. Even use the natural mode on S4. Run some tasks. Try the features. Use the boom sound....aka two speakers....Try high quality audio track with a really powerful singer on headset. Look at camera. Hold both of them in one hand. Both devices will be very nice, but the S4 overall is better. It leads in just about every aspect.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • 4QS
                          • 24 Jun 2013

                          AnonD-77852, 24 Jun 2013HTC One IS EVERYTHING YOUR PHONE ISN'T: * Aluminium unib... more-It's already been proven to not be zero gap. And good luck with damageable hot aluminum.
                          -Other phones have that in a slimmer/less height profile making it fit better
                          -Beats is one of the worst scams ever and boom sound is way below par for what it should be
                          -Not the best in sound performance and most phones generally have that now...so....
                          -Not winning there either
                          -Yeah props on being the first UP cam in mobile for sure, but no where near best low light or overall in any shape
                          -Not winning there either
                          -Most phones now a days
                          -Also many phones
                          -Also not alone
                          -Are you this delusional?
                          -Kind of nifty
                          -Not alone
                          -Extremely preference.
                          So where is this amazing only known to HTC One list?

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                            • william
                            • Swr
                            • 24 Jun 2013

                            I have bought the HTC ONE and am regretting that it does not include all the gadgetry of the S4 such as barometer, double motion sensor and thermometer.
                            Wish it did !!

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                              • tZj
                              • 24 Jun 2013

                              lavany, 10 Jun 2013Definitely s4 .... coz htc cant beat octa core and 2.2Even octa core with 2.2 but still lagging phone

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                                • AnonD-77852
                                • na0
                                • 24 Jun 2013

                                HTC One IS EVERYTHING YOUR PHONE ISN'T:

                                * Aluminium unibody with zerogap molding while still maintaining strong wireless signal.
                                * Ergonomic curved back to fit your palm perfectly and ensure better grip and feel all-around.
                                * BoomSound stereo front speakers with Beats audio for a rich and full sound experience.
                                * Dedicated amplifiers for headphones and speakers for clear high sounds, rich mid and strong bass.
                                * HDR microphones to capture full sound from high, mid and low frequency.
                                * UltraPixel camera that lets in 300% more light with Wide-angle lens and fastest shutter speed.
                                * Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)and 5 level flash LED for a perfect shot in the dark.
                                * Recessed camera to reduce the chance of damage and protects from scratches.
                                * 88° Wide-angle 1080p front facing camera with HDR, easy acces and timed capture.
                                * ZOE photo-manipulation and picture taking with 3 second vid; remove object, always smile, ect..
                                * A gallery brought to life with highlight reel and ZOE automaticly stitching together 30 vids.
                                * BlinkFeed keeps you updated with things you like glancing your home screen in a blink of an eye.
                                * IR blaster to control your TV and provide you a guide with recomendations and reminders.
                                * Automaticly adjusting output frequency regarding the ambiental noise for better call clarity.
                                * Intuitive, fresh and easy to use Sense 5 to make your phone look stylish, young and professional.

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                                  • AnonD-157744
                                  • I4@
                                  • 21 Jun 2013

                                  Lol. You are extremely biased against the HTC One and don't even bother to try and hide it. Fact is, most reviewers and tech sites state the HTC One to be a slightly better device. I own the One now and had the S4 for 45 days before upgrading to the One. The difference in these two phones is more than slight with the HTC being the better of the two. The S4 is a significantly flawed device, hence the reason I do not carry it anymore. It was a laggy slow phone with a much to heavy Touchwiz skin. Sure, the S4 will appeal to the average consumer more due to its feature set and heavy marketing, but to those who place a premium on design and to techies who can spot the difference in performance, the HTC One is the obvious choice. Sales mean nothing in so far as they do not determine which device is best.

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                                    • Will
                                    • mJr
                                    • 16 Jun 2013

                                    Its 4 UP( ultra pixel) equivelant to a 13mp,.....very nice to use, looks great but the wavey lines are still displayed when taking a picture-just dont show up on the actual pic.I running stock android opn my htc one now and camera is fine

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                                      • uwM
                                      • 16 Jun 2013

                                      read the last line...how about the 'one' on your name in it? so we have a winner there

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                                        • Ty G.
                                        • K79
                                        • 16 Jun 2013

                                        Anonymous, 16 Jun 2013And in none of my comments was my point to say you or anyon... moreOk