Is anyone considering the Samsung Galaxy SII instead?

[diamonddialogue]

The Galaxy S II seems pretty cool. I'd have to say I would go for that if the iPhone was no option.

 

[zackawee27]

I wouldn't want the Galaxy S II, its supposed to feel really awkward in the hand. Anyone the battery would die to fast! The screen is huge! Which is also why the iPhone's screen is perfect.

 

[buci1er]

I wouldn't want the Galaxy S II, its supposed to feel really awkward in the hand. Anyone the battery would die to fast! The screen is huge! Which is also why the iPhone's screen is perfect.

Actually, the battery life in the SGSII is quite good. It's comprable to the iPhone 4. Which says a lot. It lets me know that theres the technology to have a bigger screen and decent battery life with quite the powerhouse under the hood.

 

[Jellotime91]

Actually, the battery life in the SGSII is quite good. It's comprable to the iPhone 4. Which says a lot. It lets me know that theres the technology to have a bigger screen and decent battery life with quite the powerhouse under the hood.

Errr.... In my experience, it definitely is not comparable to iPhone 4's battery.. And even if it were, it literally takes hours longer than the iPhone 4 to charge. It takes an insanely long time, even when charging from AC.

 

[buci1er]

Errr.... In my experience, it definitely is not comparable to iPhone 4's battery.. And even if it were, it literally takes hours longer than the iPhone 4 to charge. It takes an insanely long time, even when charging from AC.

Hey, it's not really a blanket statement. My iPhone lasts for 1 whole day on a single charge with the amount I use it. My SGS2 did the same. I do, however, agree with the fact that the SGS2 took SOOOOOOOOOO LONG TO CHARGE.

 

[DrewBear]

So many factors affect battery life. If you use your phone in an area with erratic cell signals and the phone searches for a signal often, battery life will be terrible. The only way to make a true comparison would be to test the two phones in the same location doing exactly the same tasks for the same amount of time. AFAIK, no one has done that.

I think it's fair to say that the SGS2 seems to have the best battery life among top-line Android phones. So if you're partial to the Android ecosystem, it's probably as good as it gets.

I agree the most important first step is that a phone can last a full day's use without needing a recharge. I really can't imagine anyone using the latest smartphones in a semi-significant manner who doesn't recharge every night. But my Palm Pre+, for example, can't last a full day if I use it even moderately for common tasks. That stinks.

 

[Lenerdosy]

I am considering it. Telus has all their pre-orders out of stock for Iphone 5 and my BB Storm battery is almost dead now and its only been on for 7 hours with less than a dozen texts/checked emails so I gotta get a new phone. Its been a toss up between the 2 for a while now but theres no ETA on when the Iphones will be back or the release of the SGS2.

 

[BarronN30]

I seen the Galaxy SII in person and it looks very nice but I'm not a big fan of android OS.
It is nice (I have it on my tablet) but for my phone I would prefer Apple's iOS.

 

[timberga]

I wouldn't want the Galaxy S II, its supposed to feel really awkward in the hand. Anyone the battery would die to fast! The screen is huge! Which is also why the iPhone's screen is perfect.

It feels great in the hand....while I'd prefer a 4" screen 4.3" works.....

The battery is top of the line for Android, but I still feel with my typical usage patterns its not good enough, but I think it would be great for lots of people.

The iPhone's screen is far from perfect....WAY TO SMALL....ie. like reading web pages on it.

Keep in mind I went from the iPhone (well really tons of smartphones before it) -> iPhone 3g -> 3GS -> 4.

 

[timberga]

Errr.... In my experience, it definitely is not comparable to iPhone 4's battery.. And even if it were, it literally takes hours longer than the iPhone 4 to charge. It takes an insanely long time, even when charging from AC.

I have a feeling you haven't had even a few days experience with a US version of the GSII.

But I do agree that Samsung's charging is SLOW.

 

[Jellotime91]

I have a feeling you haven't had even a few days experience with a US version of the GSII.

But I do agree that Samsung's charging is SLOW.

EEEEEH--- dead wrong. I own one.

I design apps, it's my current Android tester device.

 

[timberga]

EEEEEH--- dead wrong. I own one.

I design apps, it's my current Android tester device.

I design the space shuttle.....wow, cool!

I think the batteries are comparable, but the iphone 4 battery is just flat out "better".....at least thats how I feel after using the SGSII (AT&T) for a little over a week.