HTC Desire HD vs Samsung Galaxy S

[acarmody]

I know there are quite a few threads on the net describing this exact topic, but I would like to hear from Australian owners, and people who have the phone now.

Basically the Samsung has, good GPU, excellent sound, awesome screen, but has problems with the GPS. Whereas the HTC has HTCSense, a better interface, better camera, faster connectivity.

Also apparently neither supports 3.5G networks, true/false? Because that would suck a bit.

Any help in my decision making would be appreciated.

 

[jujibelly]

Recently 5 or so mates got the htc and samsung, to be honest I think the desire hd is better in all aspects, the samsung just seems to be just that little behind. I do not have either but my gf has got desire.

 

[CSP]

The only thing the Samsung beats the HTC on is the screen. It uses an amoled screen where the HTC is a wvga. I have the Desire HD and couldn't be happier with it.

No idea what 3.5G means. We have 3G networks in Australia. There are different frequencies but that's it - they're all 3G. And neither works on the 850Mhz spectrum, which is what Telstra's Next G network runs on and why it's the best. 850Mhz has the best range and penetration from the towers.

I am with Vodafone and I have to say I REALLY miss the Next G network. People can bag Telstra all they like. But there's a reason they aren't dirt cheap like the other carriers. They have the best coverage, the best speeds and the best network reliability.

I'm actually contemplating a move back to Telstra at the moment and just going with the HTC Desire as it's the best Android based HTC available that supports 850Mhz 3G.

BTW, other carriers are just now starting to roll out 850Mhz 3G towers but Telstra have 99% population coverage already.

The confusion is caused by Telstra. Next G is 3G on a different spectrum. That's all.

 

[hakhawk]

The only thing the Samsung beats the HTC on is the screen. It uses an amoled screen where the HTC is a wvga. I have the Desire HD and couldn't be happier with it.

No idea what 3.5G means. We have 3G networks in Australia. There are different frequencies but that's it - they're all 3G. And neither works on the 850Mhz spectrum, which is what Telstra's Next G network runs on and why it's the best. 850Mhz has the best range and penetration from the towers.

I am with Vodafone and I have to say I REALLY miss the Next G network. People can bag Telstra all they like. But there's a reason they aren't dirt cheap like the other carriers. They have the best coverage, the best speeds and the best network reliability.

I'm actually contemplating a move back to Telstra at the moment and just going with the HTC Desire as it's the best Android based HTC available that supports 850Mhz 3G.

BTW, other carriers are just now starting to roll out 850Mhz 3G towers but Telstra have 99% population coverage already.

The confusion is caused by Telstra. Next G is 3G on a different spectrum. That's all.

The 3.x notation refers to the revised standard the network has implemented:

3GPP Release 99 (the original 3G spec) is classified as just 3G.
3GPP Revision 5 (HSDPA only and other features added) is 3.5G
3GPP Revision 6 (HSDPA (14.4Mbps) & HSUPA (5.76Mbps) enabled aka HSPA) is 3.75G
3GPP Revision 7 (HSDPA (42Mbps) & HSUPA (11Mbps) aka HSPA+ ) is 3.9G
3GPP Revision 8 (aka LTE) is 4G

Currently all 3G networks other than Telstra's NextG have enabled Revision 5 (3.5G) and Telstra is currently at Rev 6 (3.75G)
In 12 months time Telstra will upgrade NextG to Release 7 (3.9G) and the others are expected to upgrade to Release 6 (3.75G)

courtesy of good old whirlpool

 

[acarmody]

Hmmm well I'm currently with Vodafone and I'm happy enough with the speed, so I guess the speed will be the same with either phone.

It seems that the HTC is the better phone, but it is more expensive, go figure. I can get the HTC on a 24 month contract for $54/month, or a 12 month contract for $74/month. Whereas the Galaxy S is $62/month for 12 months, or $49/month for 24 months.

But I'm really leaning towards the HTC.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

I have owned a few HTC's now, great phones. Currently using a wildfire and love it.

 

[NORTI]

courtesy of good old whirlpool

Telstra has 42Mbps HSDPA now.

AMOLED screens are awesome, & HTC Sense is good too IMO. Only issue I had with HTC was battery life was shocking.

 

[Stressball]

The Galaxy S feels like a $100 phone. Feels like it'll break in half if you even breathe on it heavily. HTC phones always seem to be better built, my Google Nexus One (HTC-made) isn't the sturdiest phone ever, but it's better than most. That's why I won't be upgrading to the Nexus S; Samsung-made, looks ugly and I expect feels flimsy. Yet to find a sturdy Samsung.

From everyone I know with either phone, the Desire HD seems to be better in pretty much every way.

 

[Veriton]

I've currently got the Samsung Galaxy S and I'm pretty happy with it (although it is my first "smart" phone). The only beef I have with it right now is that it has some small software bugs, like for example, maybe 1-3 phone calls a month I can't answer because the screen locks up and I have to wait until the ringing has finished and either call back or wait for them to call me back. Other than that the phone feels great, I've dropped it a couple of times and it's fine (it has a rubber casing though). I've never tried the GPS so I'm not sure on that aspect.

 

[Full Spectrum]

I've currently got the Samsung Galaxy S and I'm pretty happy with it (although it is my first "smart" phone). The only beef I have with it right now is that it has some small software bugs, like for example, maybe 1-3 phone calls a month I can't answer because the screen locks up and I have to wait until the ringing has finished and either call back or wait for them to call me back. Other than that the phone feels great, I've dropped it a couple of times and it's fine (it has a rubber casing though). I've never tried the GPS so I'm not sure on that aspect.

You should have them look at that. that's far from normal. mines totally bullet proof. i cant knock it in anyway....




This has been my first Samsung phone. over the years friends have had many Samsung phones. but all seem to have issues with them. so i took on the thought that Samsung made great tv's dvd's etc but not phones. i was waiting for the N8 (slow release) but that fell through. after some reading on phones i decided to give the galaxy a shot. it's not a decision im going to regret.

It's not flimsy, or poorly built. ive knocked a 10kg dumbbell into mine and it didn't leave a mark. or break it. i don't use phone covers as i believe they can make as much damage as clumsy people. also i have been using the GPS over the past few days and it works.

some peoples comparisons leave alot to be desired. if you buy either of these phones you wont lose out. both phones show android at its best.