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January 9th, 2011
New Android cell phones are hitting the marketplace at a fierce pace and with a heavy buzz. Do you know how the Android phones stack up against each other and how they differ from Apple’s iPhone? The Droid enters into a marketplace dominated by BlackBerry and the iPhone.
But how are you supposed to compare the offerings? Are you looking for pre-loaded Google apps, Facebook, and Google Maps Navigation? Does your life require multi-tasking apps? Below is an apples-to-apples comparison of select features of each phone to help you choose the phone that fits your life. Shop for Android Phones.
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| Motorola DROID Bionic | Samsung Epic 4G Touch | HTC Sensation | Apple iPhone 4S | |
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Too low to show | Too low to show | $99.99 | $199 (16GB), $299 (32GB) |
| Carrier | Verizon Wireless | Sprint Nextel | T-Mobile | AT&T, Verizon, Sprint |
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| Maximum memory | 48GB | 48GB | 33GB | 6GB ($199), 32GB ($299) , 64GB ($399) |
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| Display Size | 4.3-inches | 4.5-inches | 4.3-inches | 3.5-inches |
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| Camera resolution | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel | 8-megapixel |
| HD record quality | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
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No-proprietary to Apple |
| Weight | 5.6 ounces | 4.6 ounces | 5.2 ounces | 4.9 ounces |
| Rated talk time | 650 minutes | 520 minutes | 500 minutes | 840 min. (AT&T); 480 min. (Verizon/ Sprint) |
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February 2, 2012
Now I’m confused which one is better I phone 4 s or the android phone. can you please explain the difference which one is better on what? also what android phones is better than the I phone 4 S.
thank you,
February 2, 2012
Azza, your question is too complex to give a thorough answer in a couple of sentences… it could take a book! The iPhone 4S is an excellent phone with a fast processor, a sharp display and top-notch build quality. However, the display is small, the iPhone has 3G connection speeds (maybe a little faster if you have AT&T, but still not especially fast) and there are no choices to get an iPhone with features you might need. For example, if you want a keyboard, no iPhone has a keyboard. If you prefer a display larger than 3.5 inches, then the iPhone can’t help you.
There are several phones from Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile that give you choices that the iPhone doesn’t have. For example, the HTC Rezound on Verizon has a 4.3-inch display that is true HD and higher resolution than the iPhone. The Rezound also has Verizon’s 4G LTE network for amazing download speeds that no iPhone can match. If you like audio, the Rezound has built-in Beats Audio technology and it comes with an expensive pair of iBeats earphones — all at a price much less than the least expensive iPhone 4S. One final advantage for the Rezound and most other Android phones is that they have a memory expansion slot if you want to increase the phone’s storage space. The iPhone doesn’t have that, either.
The HTC Rezound is not the only phone I think is better than the iPhone. Others include the HTC EVO 3D and Samsung Epic 4G Touch on Sprint, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola DROID RAZR (and RAZR Maxx) and Motorola DROID 4 on Verizon, and the HTC Amaze and Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile. If you’re concerned about battery life, the Motorola DROID RAZR Maxx has a battery that can run circles around any iPhone, and the RAZR Maxx weighs just 0.2 ounces more than the iPhone 4S.
The iPhone has great style, almost like a bit of high-tech jewelry. However, the choice is pretty much “take it or leave it.” You have MUCH more choice with Android phones.
Hope that helps!
Bob at Wirefly
January 31, 2012
i am looking for a phone because my screen went out on the other one and i am with t-mobile because the prices are good i am looking forward to getting my G2x are there any problems with that phone?
January 31, 2012
Brittney, the LG G2x has been a good phone with pretty strong performance. If you haven’t already, you might want to check the size and weight to see if it works for you, as the G2x is fairly large. It is a nice phone!
Bob at Wirefly
January 30, 2012
Hi Bob,
Please share… I am a blackberry user and my contract has ended with Tmobile. However, I wish to stay with Tmobile because their price plan supports my finances right now. I dislike my blackberry for two reasons. One, it is slow and secondly and primarily it has such a small display screen. Can you share what may be a good phone for me if I want to have flash, great display and (maybe closer to a iphone)? Truly thank you and have a nice day!
KO
January 30, 2012
KO, I don’t know what you are paying for a plan on T-Mobile but there are lots of good Android phones that have bigger, clearer displays than your BlackBerry, and are closer to (perhaps better than) an iPhone experience. At the low-cost end, the myTouch by LG has a pretty display and good performance, yet weighs less than an iPhone. Stepping up from that is the HTC Sensation, with a big and clear display and lots of power. Finally, the Samsung Galaxy S II is perhaps the most powerful phone you can get with an large (4.5-inch) and colorful display. We have good prices on all these at Wirefly, starting with the myTouch by LG, which is free with a new 2-year contract.
Hope that helps!
Bob at Wirefly
January 30, 2012
Thank you Bob for such a quick reply. Love your advice and shared knowledge. YOUR appreciated! KO
January 29, 2012
I’m looking for a new phone and I’m trying for the samsung galaxy s2 or droid bionic. Which would you prefer?
January 30, 2012
Devon, I prefer the Samsung Galaxy S II to the Motorola DROID Bionic, but both are very nice phones.
Bob at Wirefly
January 28, 2012
i have tmobile and want to know what is the closest equiv. to the i phone? should i get that or get an i phone 3gs and get it unlocked?
January 30, 2012
Cara, the iPhone 3GS is hopelessly obsolete and well behind the technology times. There are many phones on T-Mobile that are better, starting with the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, the HTC Sensation, the HTC Amaze, the Samsung Exhibit II, the myTouch by LG and the Samsung Galaxy S II. I recommend the myTouch by LG or the Samsung Exhibit II. Both are much more powerful than the iPhone 3GS and have better displays.
Good luck!
Bob at Wirefly
January 28, 2012
Hi Bob,
I am looking for a cellphone for my husband who is currently in school. He needs a phone he can use to easily go online with and take online exams, has a great calendar for test reminders and take notes. We already have a laptop but we dont have hot-spot cell. Which phone do you recommend for students that basically does everything a tablet will do but can place calls as well?
January 30, 2012
You probably want the biggest display you can get, so I suggest the LG Spectrum, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and/or the HTC Rezound. All three have big, very-high resolution displays and do excellent web browsing. All have calendars with reminders, and all three can take notes. The Rezound excells also as a music player and comes with a nice set of ear buds… and it’s at a pretty good price, too. All three have Verizon’s 4G LTE service, which makes for fast Internet downloads and updates.
Hope that helps!
Bob at Wirefly
January 26, 2012
I got one heck of a deal with y’all at wirefly back a year and a half ago…but like the majority of the population…I’m going for the Iphone 4S. Too bad that you don’t carry it, but I do appreciate that awesome deal that you gave me years ago….A great big thanks!!
January 26, 2012
why don’t you sell the iPhone ?
January 26, 2012
Apple will not let Wirefly sell the iPhone. The phone has plenty of buyers, so I guess Apple can be picky… too picky, we think.
Bob at Wirefly
January 23, 2012
Love your price on the Epic Touch, if I order from you can I extend my warranty and i yes, what do I do if I need a repair? Thnx,Nancy
January 24, 2012
Nancy, as far as we know here at Wirefly, no manufacturers or carriers (such as Sprint) have an option for extended warranties. Wirefly offers device protection coverage through MDPA, which covers the phone in the event of certain kinds of damage or loss, and the carrier also has its own coverage. Look carefully at the details in these coverage plans to make sure you understand what is covered and what the limitations are. You have 30 days after the purchase of the phone to decide if you want to buy the monthly protection plan — after 30 days, you won’t be able to get coverage on that phone.
Hope that helps!
Bob at Wirefly
January 19, 2012
I know the incredible2 is 3 g but I like it’s features and screen. However the charge is 4 g but from reviews has had problems. Whci would you reccommend. thanks-rk jan. 19, 2012
January 20, 2012
Rick, I would personally go with the Samsung DROID Charge. I prefer its big AMOLED display and 4G speed is wonderful once you experience it. The HTC DROID Incredible 2 has a faster processor, and is smaller and more pocketable, and that might be important to you. Both are good phones, but I prefer the DROID Charge.
Bob at Wirefly
January 17, 2012
which would you recommend, the Driod Charge, Revolution or Thunderbolt? I like all three and all three will do what I want my phone to do. Which would be the better one for the money? Thanks
January 17, 2012
Wanda, all three are good phones. The Samsung DROID Charge has the prettiest display, so if you like to watch movies, videos and play games, the DROID Charge’s display is probably best. The LG Revolution has the fastest processor and is therefore the least likely to bog down when you are running apps. The HTC ThunderBolt has more processor speed than the DROID Charge but less than the Revolution. However, the ThunderBolt has a kickstand that makes it convenient to use on a desktop. My choice would probably be the DROID Charge, but I can see picking any of these strong phones.
Bob at Wirefly
January 16, 2012
I missed the 4GB for the price of 2GB from Verizon. Is there any deals coming out soon that you know of?
January 16, 2012
Kim, that was a great deal from Verizon, and it ended on Jan. 15 (yesterday). There are no other deals on the horizon just like that, but we will have free activation from Sprint starting tomorrow. We also have a coupon code to get a free bluetooth headset with the purchase of a phone — it’s a good headset too, made by Plantronics. However, there is no upcoming deal like the double-data for Verizon.
Bob at Wirefly
January 14, 2012
I have a Droid incredible that I bought from wire fly two years ago. I use the Verizon service and have unlimited data plan. My question is if I upgrade from wirefly now is my unlimited data plan grandfathered in so I can still keep the unlimited data plan.
January 16, 2012
Brian, yes… if you have an unlimited data plan with Verizon, you will be “grandfathered in” if you upgrade to a new phone. Happy shopping!
Bob at Wirefly
January 13, 2012
I currently have an Iphone and i’m not happy with my service plan for At&t. I’m a fan of everthing that the iphone offers but I’m looking elseware. Is it true that Android phone can pretty much do the same things as an iphone (music/aps/maps/video/ect)? I’m looking at a month-to-month purchasing plan to lower my monthly cost and what I heard is that you can’t do that with an iphone. I’m looking at purchasing an android phone out of pocket and then going month to month for a lower cost for unlimmited data/text/phone. Thoughts??
January 13, 2012
dmac, which iPhone do you have now? If you have the iPhone 4S, that’s a high-end device that is similar in performance to any of several dual-core Android phones. More about those in a moment. If you have an iPhone 4, then there are LOTS of Android phones that have equivalent or better performance. Also, there are Windows phones that use the Windows Phone 7 operating system. Although WP7 is not as customizable as Android, it has a liquid smoothness that outshines either Android or the iPhone. You might want to look at a Windows phone to see if the operating system is right for you.
Both Android and Windows phones can play music, have navigation & maps, shoot video, run apps, etc. Android phones come with a free navigation app that’s better than most of the paid apps for the iPhone. And you can get larger displays on Android/Windows phones than the 3.5-inch display on the iPhone. Some Android phones, such as the HTC Rezound, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and LG Spectrum, even have true HD displays with more pixels than the iPhone’s “retina” display.
If you want to do pay-as-you-go, that may make it tough to get the best phone. You can outright buy whatever phone you want, but you will then either pay the “rack rate” for monthly service or attempt to negotiate a better deal. A high-end Android or Windows phone will cost $450 to $600 outright, and paying $80 to $100 per month for service doesn’t sound like a bargain. Pre-paid carriers such as Boost Mobile have excellent monthly plans, but they mostly don’t have high-end phones that will give you the power and smoothness that the iPhone has.
Your best bet is to visit a carrier’s store (Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, etc.) and ask what the monthly service will cost for any particular phone. You might also go to a Boost store and ask if you can get a Sprint phone on Boost’s service. (Sprint owns Boost.) That way, you might be able to put a better-quality phone on a lower-cost service. Wirefly can’t really do that sort of thing for you, so you are pretty much on your own for that. If you are willing to switch to Sprint or Verizon and go with a “post-paid” plan, Wirefly can offer some excellent prices on phones and we have the same costs for the carrier’s plans as you would get from the carrier.
Good luck!
Bob at Wirefly
January 16, 2012
Androids do not come close to the ease and design of the iPhone. Period. The End.
January 12, 2012
Um i want a new phone for my bday and I’m leaning toward a droid bionic. Is this the best deal and choice for a 13yr. old
January 13, 2012
Curious, I personally think that the Motorola DROID Bionic is too much phone for a 13-year-old. The Bionic is certainly a very nice phone, but I suggest the HTC DROID Incredible 2 or Motorola DROID X2. They are less expensive but still plenty good for games, texting and phone calls. Good luck… and happy birthday!
Bob at Wirefly
January 11, 2012
Hello, i’m looking at the Droid Bionic 4G. I’VE read all the spec’s and comments on this phone and sounds like a great phone to purchase. I know you don’t sell the Iphone, so how do you rate this Droid Bionic? also there is alot of comments on poor battery life, is this still an issue? thanks..David
January 12, 2012
Dave, I think the Motorola DROID Bionic is a pretty nice phone, and it competes very well against both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. In my experience with the DROID Bionic, its battery life is slightly better than average. Like any other phone, battery life in the Bionic strongly depends on how you use it. If you watch videos from YouTube with a 4G connection for four hours straight, you’ll run out of power. By adjusting your settings and getting into the habit of plugging in a charger when it’s reasonable to do so, the battery will never come close to going flat.
Some really good news: From Jan. 13 – 16, 2012, Wirefly has a $25 coupon for the DROID Bionic. Use coupon code BIONIC21516 (all uppercase letters) during the checkout process to get the savings. Another bit of great news is that Verizon has a “double the data” promotion going for 4G LTE phones through Jan. 15, 2012. If you get a 4G phone (which the Bionic is), your data allowance is doubled at no additional cost for the life of the contract. (Verizon may have some fine print on this, so be sure you check out all the disclaimers.) So you can buy a 2GB data plan and get 4GB (per month) of data, as well as get $25 off the phone… that’s a good deal.
Hope that helps!
Bob at Wirefly
January 11, 2012
how much is the iphone 4s with sprint without a contract?
January 11, 2012
Garrett, Wirefly does not sell the iPhone, so you will have to check for prices elsewhere.
Bob at Wirefly
January 10, 2012
love wirefly got such a deal on my phones will always buy here
January 10, 2012
I am on TMobile and I am thinking between HTC Amaze and Samsung XS II. Both are android phones. For a guy coming from a HTC HD2 (windows) with all KINDS of performance issues — I want some smooth sailing for at least 1 year on my next phone. Help guys….
January 11, 2012
bekanem, both those are REALLY good phones. I lean slightly toward the Samsung Galaxy S II, mostly because of its bigger display that uses AMOLED technology. Both have excellent performance, probably about the same. The camera in the HTC Amaze is probably a bit better than the Galaxy S II, but just a bit. I also like HTC’s Sense user interface on the Amaze, but my favorite of these two is the Galaxy S II by a small margin.
Hope that helps!
Bob at Wirefly
January 10, 2012
are your phones new or refurbished used? thanks
January 10, 2012
Jim, Wirefly sells only factory new phones, the exact same phones that you buy in Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile stores.
Bob at Wirefly
January 10, 2012
My eye sight is not the greatest. Which smart phone would you suggest with larger and bold print?
January 10, 2012
Denise, that’s a great question!
Generally, you should look for a phone with a large display. All things being equal, a phone with a 4.5-inch display will show things larger than a phone with a 3.7-inch display. Many Samsung phones (and just a few others) use a display technology called AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode), which makes the display bright and punchy with strong contrast. You will probably prefer strong contrast.
One counter-intuitive thought is that lower resolution is probably better for you than higher resolution. Let’s say that there are two phones with the same size displays, one with a display that has 480 x 800-pixel resolution and the other with 540 x 960-pixel resolution. All things being equal, the 480 x 800 display will show things larger than the 540 x 960 display. That’s because a single pixel on the 480 x 800 display is larger than a single pixel on the 540 x 960 display. Larger pixels make for larger letters, icons and images.
I briefly looked for Android apps that could help with a vision impairment and didn’t see any. There may be some, so you might try a Google search for Android (or iPhone) apps to help with impaired vision.
Good luck!
Bob at Wirefly
January 7, 2012
how much is iphone 4s for tmobile? pls reply
January 9, 2012
Okumancy, Wirefly does not sell the iPhone. You probably should also be aware that the iPhone is not officially sold for T-Mobile, so there is no official version of the iPhone for T-Mobile.
Good luck!
Bob at Wirefly
January 6, 2012
thanks, please tell me the cost price of Galaxy plus mobile 16 GB and the way for buy it.
January 6, 2012
Same, Wirefly ships phones only to addresses in the US. And Wairefly has only US versions of cell phones, so we do not have the “Galaxy Plus.” Whatever the Galaxy Plus is, I’m not aware that it is sold in the US.
Bob at Wirefly
January 5, 2012
Oh, same answer huh? sorry should have read it closer.
January 6, 2012
No problem, KW.
Bob at Wirefly
January 5, 2012
i want iphone but want to beat verizons plan, want unlimited data. Can you do that?
January 5, 2012
hello
please i want purchase new i phone 4s 16GB i am from bahrain should be unlocked
try to help me to buy it on line
January 5, 2012
Same, Wirefly does not sell the iPhone. You’ll have to look elsewhere if that’s what you want.
Bob at Wirefly