My first smartphone -To be decided

**Sableyes** · October 14th, 2012

Originally Posted by DaCast

If I were to have a smartphone, I would go for the Galaxy S3 or an iPhone.

Both phones are good solid mobiles. Equally as 'good' I would say. So have a look at what works with the Galaxy in Android Play Store and the apps for the iPhone, and decide which would suit your personal needs better.

**koby90** · October 16th, 2012

According to me galaxy s3 is better than iphone.

**mörgæs** · October 16th, 2012

Please keep in mind the price range original poster mentioned. S3 and Iphone are out of the question.

This guy comes with GPS and GLONASS:
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gala...i8160-4559.php

**Redzky** · October 18th, 2012

Originally Posted by thomasw_lrd

I had an HTC phone, and I really liked it. I believe it was the Inspire 4G. It was a little buggy, but I never was sure if it was Android or HTC's interpretation thereof. Everything worked well, but occasionally the camera software would crap out, and I would have to restart the phone to get the camera to work.

Ya, that's Pretty much what you run into with Android phones. Everything is pretty much worked out with a restart and lasts til you get your free upgrade every 2 years or so, depending on your plan.

I got the Evo 4g Design at the moment. Works fine, I used to have Evo 4g. I still use the Evo 4g when I take pics though because I like how they come out.

Had them both for about 2 years. They both work fine and I cracked the hell out of the glass on the Evo 4g. Should be getting my upgrade soon.

**CharlesA** · October 18th, 2012

The Android phone I have has issues with 3G sometimes and Winamp like to "crash" but keep on playing until I hit the "force close" button. I've had a coworker mention the same thing happens with the stock app on his S3.

**rg4w** · October 18th, 2012

Originally Posted by CharlesA

Does it really matter what OS a phone is running?

Only if you purchase apps, and any content with OS-specific DRM, since those won't be able to be transferred to a different OS if you decide to switch later on.

FWIW, in our house we have four Android devices and one iPad 2, and I find Android not only much more flexible but also more usable. YMMV.

**thomasw_lrd** · October 18th, 2012

I just traded for an Iphone 4S, and I've got to say I don't like the lack of functionality I had with my Android phones, and I hate the small screen. Gonna ebay it and get me a Galaxy Nexus from google.

As was stated earlier. If you like the Lumia, get it. The only reason I wouldn't get one is because Windows 8 is coming in 8 days.