After much thinking and looking at various comparison tests, such as this one, I finally went with the Samsung Galaxy S. And I havent regreted it for a second. Battery life and screen are vital for me.
Great video. Always good videos in phonearena. I just love the attention to details and that you get everything correct, as it ought to be. Btw your English skills are better than that of some native speakers :P
Nice video, The only thing that bothered me is that you were trying to push the phones always even closer then they were already. ;) But, certainly an excellent review.
It was so magical when I first got my Galaxy S. As my first legitimate smartphone, I never had a problem with it. I've got the Galaxy Note 2 now but nothing quite compares to your first smart experience.
Depends on the rom. Currently I'm using ViperHD and it records in 1080p (although at 30fps and it's touch and go whether it will work). Stock it will only record 720p (under Gingerbread).
@McAeroxX i don't think there was any luck involved here, the guy reviewing the phone said that the htc looked washed out, even if it was to do with angles, shows that the galaxy can retain the clarity whereas the htc couldn't.
HTC also produce the HD7 which runs Windows 7 mobile. This also has the same size screen. So do HTC need to double up with two phones? Wouldn't it be better to concentrate their attention on one phone?
I just bought the HTC desire HD, and thank you for the comments the people have left on this video, I had the chance to use both phones, and I just fell in love with the desire HD, don't get me wrong, the galaxy S is a good phone, I really think it's just preference, but do read the comments on this video and research! I almost bought the galaxy S since I thought they were just the same phone (and also I love the front facing cam.. LOL). Anyway, goodluck on choosing your next phone.
Man still undecided as to which one to get when I can upgrade in march. Features wise I'm swaying towards the desire HD, but the battery life is the real deal breaker for me here. Got a couple more months to decide, but I might just wait for the HTC Inspire 4G. Has 4gb built in flash memory (as opposed to 1.5 on the desire HD), and a super-lcd screen as opposed to an LCD screen (the reviewer mentions the desire hd has an s-lcd screen, but i believe he is mistaken). It was announced last month.
I also had the Galaxy S and I'm glad i got the Desire HD. Regarding the battery life yeah it's true I would have preferred more MAH in the battery but it's an issue i fixed with 6 Euros. When you compare the quality of the interface the fact it's aluminium and the huge screen the HTC is a hands down winner. It's the first review saying that they didn't like this or that... Commission from samsung? :P
Both great. I have and would still choose the Galaxy S for its support for HD mkv playback with subtiles and because I prefer 4" over 4.3" (talk about specific eh), but I'd reccomend the Desire HD to most people since it doesn't take as much tweaking and is built better.
you are comparing to the samsung galaxy s. However, I am now looking at a samsung galaxy s fascinate 3g+ .. would that phone be significantly different? There are so many variations it seems within brands that it is confusing.
How's that? My new Desire HD A9191 screen black doesn't look grey and colors do not vanish. In fact, they looks like in Galaxy S screen. I've tried to see it in the bright sunlight and it still doesn't looks like in this video. Any ideas ???
The studdering can be prevented by turning USB debugging on. My cpu was sometimes used at over 90% to scroll through menu's, but by turning USB debugging on your problems are over. Settings > Applications > USB debugging
its so good to see the great and hard work samsung put on the samsung galaxy s and galaxy tab, they really cared about this devices being successful on the market :)
The battery life gets better! My DesireHD when i first got it. It barely lasted a full day, In the evening it reported 10-15% battery left. But have in mind, i was playing with the thing most of the day. I usualy have about 50% left when i go to bed. Since i use my phone as alarm clock, it sit's in the charger @ night. Battery life is not a problem, unless you compaire it to a "non-smartphone"
this was a very good comprehensive comparison video....... gonna get the galaxy s. ...not that i hate htc but i really like the s.amoled display and the galaxy is much lighter...and that helps when ur carrying two phones.
you're right there but... Desire HD: 8mp pics - 1080p recording - 4.3 inch screen - 14 mega bits download Galaxy S: 5mp pics - 720p recording - 4 inch screen - 7 mega bits download your only picking out the specs where the galaxy s has the advantage, when actually there are other quite important specs
to all those who review...It's now clear to me that any smartphone review MUST include a good battery test. may i suggest, playing same video, playing music, and streaming to exhaustion. if people wanna also comment on theirs, do something similar so we can evaluate your meaning of moderate/hard use. i know, i know- who wants to spend the time eh? but, you know you its whats needed. you know it makes sense!
I have htc desire HD. The resolution in this video seems really washed out compared to the samsung galaxy but when I look at my own phone it looks really similar to the galaxy I can't see the washed out look at all. My phones running 2.2 froyo, would that explain the difference between wat i see in this video and in front of me? Or would it be the video camera he's using?
@ryankkk98HD yes you can get Apps from the android market. there aren't as many apps as there are for the iPhone, but there's still thousands, and android apps are catching up.
You have a problem man... At 3:25 min you tell us about how gray is the black of desire hd. At 8:25 min the black of desire hd seems to be black... I'll choose desire hd
@DanLoveAde i don't have any problems with power. battery lasts for good 1.5 days with active usage, roughly 1 day with more browsing. it is slower than android, but that is the only disadvatage. because on android you run things like the homescreen which show you a weather dock and 2 icons, whereas on N8 you have lots of idgets, or docks, showing weather which updates automatically, contacts, music player, email inbox etc... that is why it is slower. app open and run quite similarly!
@ChaunceySeepcrack Dude, help me, I got an HD2 with wm6.5 cause I still have many usefull sftws (company phone) and I want to buy either the Desire HD or Galaxy S as my private ph. you think I should go for HD and have the xtra weight on my pockets or should I go for the galaxy S? I can't decide. I'd use my private ph 4 browsing web, watching movies and gaming, other hand, TV out on Galaxy seems to be a nice feature. I'm confused. Since you had both, Gime yr opinion pls.
@vectraB97 the screen resolution is the same? and in fact galaxy s has smaller screen so the pixels in galaxy s has smaller pixels. Also the most noticeable difference IS the amoled technology. The colours are brighter and blacks are more black than any other screens in the market even the retina display. I don't think you know what you're talking about. When it comes to the display.. nothing beats the amoled display. The only thing I like about HTC android devices is the Sense UI.
When at work i use my phone to listen to music. And the battery isnt realy that good. it's running low very fast. So how long time can i play music with theese phones? cant find info anywhere. I got an Samsung omnia i900 right now.
Galaxy S with MiUi blows everything away. M using it and love it.. Tomorrow ill buy HTC Desire HD for my sis.. Will compare it both then. I hate Samsung's Touchwiz though, but love HTC sense.
i choose the galaxy s. why? the camrea may have a lower resolution but results are fantastic and look brilliant on the amoled screen. the design may be plasticy for some but in day to day use makes a 4 inch phone very comfortable to hold and carry. samsung has put its top noch tech inside and loaded a TON of cool features like layar and swype which make this worthwile. and the main reason is the amoled display. just use it for a day in person, its absolutely brilliant for media. (opinions)
Went on to ebay and bought a 1600 mah batery... simple :) i still can't get over this review... I think that apart from the screen quality the DHD wins hands down!
From people I know, I've NEVER heard anything good about the Galaxy S. On the other hand, all I've ever heard about the Desire HD has been all positive feedback. The HTC Desire HD takes this no problem.
I recommend to actually test the phone in the stores yourselves. In this video the Desire HD screen looks really washed out compared to the Samsung but that was not at all the case when i held it in my hand today.
Desire HD is benchmarked higher in Quadrant benchmarks. Search it on youtube, Desire HD vs Desire vs Acer. Then at end you'll see some list of benchmark points, you can see the Desire HD is 1/3 faster than Samsung Galaxy S!
After much thinking and looking at various comparison tests, such as this one, I finally went with the Samsung Galaxy S. And I havent regreted it for a second. Battery life and screen are vital for me.
a big thanks for this exhaustive comparison !
keep up the good work !
cheers from france
Great video. Always good videos in phonearena. I just love the attention to details and that you get everything correct, as it ought to be. Btw your English skills are better than that of some native speakers :P
I've been dithering between these two handsets, and now I feel like I can make a more informed decision due to your comprehensive review - thanks! :)
Great review, it made me decide between these 2 phones. Thanks
was it raining when this was filmed ? in the background
was it raining when this was filmed ?
Actually, as an owner of the HTC Sensation, I found this comparison quite fair.
Nice video,
The only thing that bothered me is that you were trying to push the phones always even closer then they were already. ;)
But, certainly an excellent review.
It was so magical when I first got my Galaxy S. As my first legitimate smartphone, I never had a problem with it. I've got the Galaxy Note 2 now but nothing quite compares to your first smart experience.
@lolwutica I accidentally replied on your comment... I wanted the question to be headed to @PhoneArena
@EuroHeliMalta how did u fix the battery issue ? :)
Depends on the rom. Currently I'm using ViperHD and it records in 1080p (although at 30fps and it's touch and go whether it will work). Stock it will only record 720p (under Gingerbread).
@McAeroxX i don't think there was any luck involved here, the guy reviewing the phone said that the htc looked washed out, even if it was to do with angles, shows that the galaxy can retain the clarity whereas the htc couldn't.
which one should i buy (going to buy one of them today)
@ChaunceySeepcrack actually not from the US n we have already got the update.... i thought the video was being shot in the US.......
Check the benchmark scores on the stock handsets and compare them. The chips are on different levels to each other.
Thanks for the review. Very helpful
I need to make a choice Galaxy S , iPhone or Desire HD? D:
both running 2.2 right?
@hbroo69 did you look at the screen my friend? what about the colors ?
HTC also produce the HD7 which runs Windows 7 mobile. This also has the same size screen. So do HTC need to double up with two phones? Wouldn't it be better to concentrate their attention on one phone?
correct me if im wrong.... but the Samsung screen looks more intense? better color than the htc?????
Im getting the HTC Desire HD very soon, just can't wait =D
Can the HTC use live wallpapers?
which one is better in terms of gaming? and internet speed.
I just bought the HTC desire HD, and thank you for the comments the people have left on this video, I had the chance to use both phones, and I just fell in love with the desire HD, don't get me wrong, the galaxy S is a good phone, I really think it's just preference, but do read the comments on this video and research! I almost bought the galaxy S since I thought they were just the same phone (and also I love the front facing cam.. LOL). Anyway, goodluck on choosing your next phone.
Galaxy s or htc desire hd?
Help me choose please
Man still undecided as to which one to get when I can upgrade in march. Features wise I'm swaying towards the desire HD, but the battery life is the real deal breaker for me here. Got a couple more months to decide, but I might just wait for the HTC Inspire 4G. Has 4gb built in flash memory (as opposed to 1.5 on the desire HD), and a super-lcd screen as opposed to an LCD screen (the reviewer mentions the desire hd has an s-lcd screen, but i believe he is mistaken).
It was announced last month.
what would you choose ? galaxy S or HD ?
the samsung galaxy s or htc desire hd? im planning to get one of these for x-mas but i don't know which one to pick. (: thanks (:
@tommychanyokethean hey Tommy, tks for your answer, didnt understand the amoled thing... so... does the samsung have a better screen than the HTC?
ugh, I wish that in reviews they would put the phones on the table and put the camera on the table to really show thickness differences.
thanks for this video man, its a great way to make a choice between those phones :)
@xpenditure u would take touchwiz over sense??
i was supposed to get a galaxy but now im getting a HTC, so i was searching up which one was better just to make sure
I got a Desire HD about 2 weeks ago. And I can simply say that it's my best phone yet ^^
I also had the Galaxy S and I'm glad i got the Desire HD. Regarding the battery life yeah it's true I would have preferred more MAH in the battery but it's an issue i fixed with 6 Euros. When you compare the quality of the interface the fact it's aluminium and the huge screen the HTC is a hands down winner. It's the first review saying that they didn't like this or that... Commission from samsung? :P
Both great. I have and would still choose the Galaxy S for its support for HD mkv playback with subtiles and because I prefer 4" over 4.3" (talk about specific eh), but I'd reccomend the Desire HD to most people since it doesn't take as much tweaking and is built better.
@vectraB97 hard/extreme use?
you are comparing to the samsung galaxy s. However, I am now looking at a samsung galaxy s fascinate 3g+ .. would that phone be significantly different? There are so many variations it seems within brands that it is confusing.
Personalize button on the Desire HD in the begining is green :P
is the HTC a super amoled?
@ChaunceySeepcrack faster only in htc phone or faster than all phone??
have another brand and have fast processer too??
How's that? My new Desire HD A9191 screen black doesn't look grey and colors do not vanish. In fact, they looks like in Galaxy S screen. I've tried to see it in the bright sunlight and it still doesn't looks like in this video. Any ideas ???
wich of the phones are faster?better?
The studdering can be prevented by turning USB debugging on. My cpu was sometimes used at over 90% to scroll through menu's, but by turning USB debugging on your problems are over.
Settings > Applications > USB debugging
@loadstone007 - these are android phones, if you want to compare the Win7 HD7 check the comparison between HD7 & Samsung focus.
its so good to see the great and hard work samsung put on the samsung galaxy s and galaxy tab, they really cared about this devices being successful on the market :)
@ChaunceySeepcrack so how is the desire?
but do they blend?
can you go left and right in the menu on the Desire HD like on the S ?
@aaaaaaleon scratch away the megapixel fact.
galaxy s does not support external memory card?
HTC Desire S or Samsung Galaxy S? Which will you choose??
can the htc desire HD add application like the iphone?
please help me choose. SAMSUNG GALAXY S or HTC DESIRE
@adigayan Would that result in an uberphone??
The battery life gets better!
My DesireHD when i first got it. It barely lasted a full day, In the evening it reported 10-15% battery left. But have in mind, i was playing with the thing most of the day.
I usualy have about 50% left when i go to bed.
Since i use my phone as alarm clock, it sit's in the charger @ night.
Battery life is not a problem, unless you compaire it to a "non-smartphone"
i did notice that Wifi signal on the Galaxy S is weaker. Is that true?
this was a very good comprehensive comparison video....... gonna get the galaxy s. ...not that i hate htc but i really like the s.amoled display and the galaxy is much lighter...and that helps when ur carrying two phones.
Is it true the Galaxy S has no jack meaning you cant use Headphones?
wonder if there is extended battery for desire hd?
@TheSwishtv mistake, it was actually Varna, guess there are more streets with the same name than I though. I az taka, no jiweq w chujbina.
Can you do htc desire s vs samsung galaxy s
@ayhamx360 u mean SGS?
you're right there but...
Desire HD: 8mp pics - 1080p recording - 4.3 inch screen - 14 mega bits download
Galaxy S: 5mp pics - 720p recording - 4 inch screen - 7 mega bits download
your only picking out the specs where the galaxy s has the advantage, when actually there are other quite important specs
to all those who review...It's now clear to me that any smartphone review MUST include a good battery test. may i suggest, playing same video, playing music, and streaming to exhaustion.
if people wanna also comment on theirs, do something similar so we can evaluate your meaning of moderate/hard use. i know, i know- who wants to spend the time eh? but, you know you its whats needed. you know it makes sense!
@Marioseg0 so is the samsung. but that just goes to show how vibrant it is
hi
can somebody give the name of the samsung's ringtone?
@Policestate2000 yeah ridiculous is an understatement. u made the right choice with a galaxy s2. they look sweet
I have htc desire HD. The resolution in this video seems really washed out compared to the samsung galaxy but when I look at my own phone it looks really similar to the galaxy I can't see the washed out look at all.
My phones running 2.2 froyo, would that explain the difference between wat i see in this video and in front of me? Or would it be the video camera he's using?
Are you Bulgarian?
To make the Desire HD a perfect device: Better - Speakers, Screen and Battery life. I got that device and I think it's really good.
@MrHaughom on the galaxy you could see 17:40 so it is PM;)
@shaapoopiee , Moderate?
@CAHbIK thx :D thx guys for the support
Really ? Does it work? Have you done it? Freaking sounds complicated. If it works Please give a link of "how to do it safely".
how do i get the "helicopter view" on the Galaxy S ? 09:33
@ryankkk98HD yes you can get Apps from the android market. there aren't as many apps as there are for the iPhone, but there's still thousands, and android apps are catching up.
18 minute video how is that posible i thought that youtube only alowed 15 minute video
You have a problem man... At 3:25 min you tell us about how gray is the black of desire hd. At 8:25 min the black of desire hd seems to be black... I'll choose desire hd
@DanLoveAde
i don't have any problems with power. battery lasts for good 1.5 days with active usage, roughly 1 day with more browsing. it is slower than android, but that is the only disadvatage. because on android you run things like the homescreen which show you a weather dock and 2 icons, whereas on N8 you have lots of idgets, or docks, showing weather which updates automatically, contacts, music player, email inbox etc... that is why it is slower. app open and run quite similarly!
@ChaunceySeepcrack Dude, help me, I got an HD2 with wm6.5 cause I still have many usefull sftws (company phone) and I want to buy either the Desire HD or Galaxy S as my private ph. you think I should go for HD and have the xtra weight on my pockets or should I go for the galaxy S? I can't decide. I'd use my private ph 4 browsing web, watching movies and gaming, other hand, TV out on Galaxy seems to be a nice feature. I'm confused. Since you had both, Gime yr opinion pls.
how u can hv dat android icon on the top left??
@vectraB97 the screen resolution is the same? and in fact galaxy s has smaller screen so the pixels in galaxy s has smaller pixels. Also the most noticeable difference IS the amoled technology. The colours are brighter and blacks are more black than any other screens in the market even the retina display. I don't think you know what you're talking about. When it comes to the display.. nothing beats the amoled display. The only thing I like about HTC android devices is the Sense UI.
When at work i use my phone to listen to music. And the battery isnt realy that good. it's running low very fast. So how long time can i play music with theese phones? cant find info anywhere. I got an Samsung omnia i900 right now.
@ChaunceySeepcrack why that not happen on galaxy?
@tgorton96 and the multitouch screen
Galaxy S with MiUi blows everything away. M using it and love it..
Tomorrow ill buy HTC Desire HD for my sis.. Will compare it both then.
I hate Samsung's Touchwiz though, but love HTC sense.
Samsung Galaxy S or HTC desire HD?
i choose the galaxy s. why? the camrea may have a lower resolution but results are fantastic and look brilliant on the amoled screen. the design may be plasticy for some but in day to day use makes a 4 inch phone very comfortable to hold and carry. samsung has put its top noch tech inside and loaded a TON of cool features like layar and swype which make this worthwile. and the main reason is the amoled display. just use it for a day in person, its absolutely brilliant for media. (opinions)
I love the Samsung Galaxy S
Great review BUT the camera angle (low angle) makes the Desire look really poor and washed out than it really is.
Went on to ebay and bought a 1600 mah batery... simple :) i still can't get over this review... I think that apart from the screen quality the DHD wins hands down!
Someone help me ! I really cannot make up my mind , which is better ?
@ChaunceySeepcrack owh ok.. why u say htc desire hd much faster?? both have 1ghz processor??
can both play xvid(avi) files WITH subtitle files (srt.)?? and which one has better battery life??
From people I know, I've NEVER heard anything good about the Galaxy S. On the other hand, all I've ever heard about the Desire HD has been all positive feedback.
The HTC Desire HD takes this no problem.
I recommend to actually test the phone in the stores yourselves. In this video the Desire HD screen looks really washed out compared to the Samsung but that was not at all the case when i held it in my hand today.
Desire HD is benchmarked higher in Quadrant benchmarks. Search it on youtube, Desire HD vs Desire vs Acer. Then at end you'll see some list of benchmark points, you can see the Desire HD is 1/3 faster than Samsung Galaxy S!