3G iPhone vs. HTC Touch, Samsung Glyde & LG Vu
July, 8th - 10:17 am ET | posted by Terry in Carrier News, Cell Phone Models, Mobile Content
What’s going to be the next touchscreen phenom? You might think that the 3G iPhone will remain king of the hill, but the mobile phones gurus at Wirefly have taken Apple’s gadget to the lab and compared it to three other leading touchscreen contenders (HTC Touch, Samsung Glyde, & LG Vu) that offer as much, if not more, than the iPhone:
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iPhone
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LG Vu
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Price
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Weight
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4.8 oz
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4.0 oz
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4.2 oz
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3.2 oz
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Dimensions
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4.5 x 2.4 x 0.5″
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3.9 x 2.3 x 0.6″
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4.1 x 2.0 x 0.7″
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4.3 x 2.2 x 0.5″
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Removable Battery
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NO
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Stereo Bluetooth
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NO
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Music Formats
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MP3, ACC
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MP3, AAC, WMA
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MP3, AAC, WMA
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MP3, AAC, WMA
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Multimedia Msg.
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NO
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Voice-dialing
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NO
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Max. Memory with Card
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8 or 16GB
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8GB
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8GB
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4GB
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Mem. Card Slot
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NO
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YES
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YES
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YES
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Camera
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2 Megapixel
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2 Megapixel
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2 Megapixel
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2 Megapixel
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Network
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EDGE/ HSDPA
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1x EV-DO
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1x EV-DO
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HSDPA
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Data Transfer Speed
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1.7mbps
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2.4mbps
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2.4mbps
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1.7mbps
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Carrier
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AT&T Only
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Sprint PCS Alltel
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Verizon Wireless
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AT&T
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Conclusion: While the iPhone didn’t quite measure up as we expected smartphone manufacturers such as HTC have continuously proved that they shouldn’t be underestimated. The lesson learned here is before following the pack, do your research because it’ll pay off.
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The Touch got even better now that Android has been ported to it. Adds a whole new level of functionality to the device. It also has gotten EVDO RevA added bumping its network speed up.
Also, don’t forget about GPS….
Check out the Android page at http://www.myhtcphone.com
Eddie - how did you port to Android??? I knew some groups on ppcgeeks.com and xda-developers.com had successfully loaded Linux with an Android skin, but I didn’t know anyone had a full-fledged, working copy! Can you browse the internet, make calls, send texts, check email, etc? I’ve never really been a fan of the Gmail mobile application, so I’m hoping Android has a more Outlook-like user-interface.
Also, you mentioned the EVDO RevA update for the Touch – I think it’s important to note that it’s not truly an official release from Sprint or HTC (UT Starcom). The leaked version, which I’m personally using, isn’t actually supported. That said, I love the ROMs people have customized - if you’re an experienced user, I think the updates are WELL worth the hassle!
I’ll probably try out your CAB file tonight, Eddie – thanks for the link.
To other readers, I’d caution you that any of these updates (aside from the ones sent by the carrier or manufacturer) are in the “use at your own risk” category. You could easily “brick” your phone with a bad file or an improper installation.
You’re forgetting the most important part of any smart phone, especially one with the touch-phone capabilities of these phones, is the software. There’s no comparison of how these different phones feel against each other, no comparison of ease of use or navigability.
Colin, great points. In the future, we’ll look into doing a more in-depth comparson. Any other suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated.
Can you list screen sizes (both dimesnions and resolutions). Thanks!
where is the wifi too, with datacharges in canada, and the new iphone being charged at 2500 to buy flat out or 199 to buy on a year contract you have to look at everything not just the things you had up there.
I PHONE 16GB
Hey Guys…if you like the iPhone, but don’t really want to switch phones or carriers, I found this place
http//www.bestiphonetheme.com .
I installed it on my HTC Touch, and can have an iPhone when I want it, or just my regular theme if I get tired of the iPhone.