I've had the Samsung Galaxy S3 for over a year now.
Here are the pros:
(1) I've dropped it well over 100 times (it has no case) and the phone looks and functions like new, albeit with a few minor scratches around the corner.
(2) The screen size is perfect and the quality of the colors is excellent.
(3) I can do anything that I was previously able to do with my Iphone 4.
(4) It has a removable battery, which allows me to keep an extra one at the office, in case I need to swipe it.
Here are the cons:
(1) The battery life sucks. I can get a full 100% charge and if I am not careful to turn off certain settings while out (WiFi search etc.) I can get home by the end of the day with about 10% or less battery.
No phone is perfect, but after going through every Iphone model with the exception of the 5 (which my partner has), I'd say the Samsung Galaxy S3 is a sound investment. I can only imagine that the Samsung Galaxy S4 or note 3 are better.
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