HTC Sensation v Samsung Galaxy S2

DUTR

globalds wrote: »

It is a step up from a single core to a duel core processor.


The general view is that the Samsung is better.

The sensation has some problems with it's software that a few people seem unhappy with.

It may have a dual core processor as does the Sensation, however many anoraks will tell you there is nothing about that yet takes advantage of the dual core ability, hence people are splashing out to beta test the companies products.
The Galaxy has reported issues as well (in fact which handset does not?)
RAM seems to be the issue with all the handsets and it does not look like it will increase much at present, along with battery life which I doubt dual core will help

globalds

Not_a_Newbie wrote: »

Thanks, I take it the dual processor makes it much quicker?

That's what the advisor said but she said it was the Samsung that had a few software issues.

Some comments on HTS Sensation screen problems.


http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2011/06/07/htc-sensation-problems-with-touchscreen-users-experience/



People also say the quality of the Samsung screen is far better.

I will be going for the Samsung in a couple of months when I upgrade.

The advisor may well be trying to flog you something he wants you to have.


As far as cores go ,android phones run just like a computer.
The faster or the amount of processors the faster the thing will run, launching apps etc.

MrAli_87

DUTR wrote: »

It may have a dual core processor as does the Sensation, however many anoraks will tell you there is nothing about that yet takes advantage of the dual core ability, hence people are splashing out to beta test the companies products.
The Galaxy has reported issues as well (in fact which handset does not?)
RAM seems to be the issue with all the handsets and it does not look like it will increase much at present, along with battery life which I doubt dual core will help

I would say that the number of apps I have seen, specifically games that are available for newer phones that are not availble for the HTC desire (1ghz single core snapdragon) would suggest there is advantage from more processing power. It is that or graphics cards, I imagine it is a combo of the two.

Even if your statement is correct, you are still ensuring your new phone is "futureproof" for when dual core necessitating apps do arrive.

Not_a_Newbie

Thanks. I really do appreciate everyones responses.

Still of course not made my mind up.

I'll do a little more research.

DUTR

Not_a_Newbie wrote: »

Thanks. I really do appreciate everyones responses.

Still of course not made my mind up.

I'll do a little more research.

Yes the more research you do the better, how many times have we been told that the iphone is the bench mark, yet in practice we know it simply is not (great as they are) , whichever you choose you will be tied with it for a long time, so I can see the debate side for getting one that is future proof as possible, that said, the modern features will only be worth the extra premium if they are going to be used, I have also a HTC Wildfire which is used for work (my role involves requiring pictures at certain locations) so whilst the camera is not as good as the Satio, it is adequate for the task and the geo tag feature (which is available on many phones) is also a great feature in certain circumstances, the screen on the Desire is great, yet I do feel the colour is exaggerated on it. A bonus for sticking with the HTC for you is that you already have one so the learning curve will not be steep. The sense feature is good (although the ringing louder in the pocket or bag does not seem to work for me) the processor is not the fastest yet it performs the tasks including sygic satnav just fine, what i did find strange is that the android seems very thirsty for data use compared to the symbian OS.

MisterBrico

I always prefer HTC, they are both GREAT phones, but for a couple of reasons I would pick the HTC.

A) The phones are very expensive pieces of kit, whilst the HTC is made of mainly aluminium the GSII is plastic with a very flimsy plastic back and imo, dosn't feel very premium.
HTC tend to ship software updates faster than Samsung (carrier dependent)
C) The Sense UI makes the phone feel like HTC care, with Samsung I always thing they just put great hardware together then slap their UI on (again some people like it, not me)

The HTC just feels more premium and thought out to me, but its all preference.

JJ_Egan

MisterBrico wrote: »

I always prefer HTC, they are both GREAT phones, but for a couple of reasons I would pick the HTC.

A) The phones are very expensive pieces of kit, whilst the HTC is made of mainly aluminium the GSII is plastic with a very flimsy plastic back and imo, dosn't feel very premium.

In use i dont notice SGS2 as flimsy and the back piece is rather strong and easily replaceable as well .

HTC tend to ship software updates faster than Samsung (carrier dependent)

Yes but all i can say on that Samsung have released about ten updates in the last three months and i expect them to improve on their previous poor update record .

C) The Sense UI makes the phone feel like HTC care, with Samsung I always thing they just put great hardware together then slap their UI on (again some people like it, not me)

Many HTC users that have swapped to the SGS2 cannot get on with non Sense interface ( i am the opposite ) .


Really need to read as many reviews as possible . Techradar cover both phones . handle the phones if possible even borrow one if possible .

You would be happy with either and maybe more happy with one than the other .

jje

franklally

I bought an HTC Sensation this week and am very pleased with it.

I purchased it from amazon and then just put my contract sim card in (£5 a month 100 texts & 100 minutes with unlimited free internet).

The phone was £428 on Amazon and I could stay on the contract I am on with T-mobile which is considerably cheaper than getting the phone 'free' and then a £40 a month contract.

So I'm not very technically minded - but a very nice and efficient phone (with an excellent big screen for my fading eyesight) and I like it:D

Not_a_Newbie

Thanks franklally, like most on here, I'm not sure I could part with £400+ to buy the phone. I know it works out much more expensive over the term, but still.

Going to try and pop into town next weekend and have a good look at them both.

Topper1900

Every review I have read puts the SG2 ahead of the Sensation, the only thing the SG2 really falls down is on the feel of the phone compared to the HTC. Check out GSMareana.com for some indepths reviews.

However unless you really need a new phone now I would wait a month or so as it is rumoured the SG2 will be upgraded to include NFC and also a possible boost in processor speed, once the iphone 5 appears.

I doubt there are many games which will only run on a dual core processor at present as the phones have only just been released.