iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S3 vs. iPhone 4S: Your Guide To Buying The Right Smartphone

Now that the iPhone 5 has officially arrived we have to ask to ask: Has Apple done what it takes to win your hearts (and wallets) over other smartphone suitors like Samsung's Galaxy S3 and Nokia's Lumia 920?

A lot's at stake with Apple's latest handset: For one thing, iPhone in August lost the No. 1 spot in the U.S. smartphone market to the Galaxy S3, though some of the decreased consumer interest was due to anticipation over the new iPhone's release in September.

Take a look at our spec comparison (below), in which we pit the official features of the iPhone 5 against to two of its cutting-edge competitors, as well as the now-obsolete iPhone 4S.

Do you think the iPhone 5 stacks up? If you're in the market for a new phone, which would you consider buying?

For more on what Apple announced at its big September event, click on over to our rundown of all the new products, browse our gallery of gorgeous iPhone 5 photos and then take a look at our big news page for full coverage of the event.

*Battery times for talk time based on manufacturer claims as found at PhoneArena. Web browsing time for Apple and Nokia based on manufacturer claim; web browsing time for Galaxy S III and iPhone 4S based on tests from GSMArena.

UPDATE: A Samsung representative emailed that the company thinks its phone's NFC capabilities -- including S Beam and Buddy Share -- are the Galaxy S III's killer features. Also note that the Galaxy S III should be upgradeable to Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" by the end of the year.

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• An Associated Press reporter holds the Apple EarPods during a product review in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• The Apple EarPods are shown during a product review in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• The new Apple iPhone 5 is displayed Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012 following the introduction of new products in San Francisco. The iPhone 5 is a blend of beauty, utility and versatility. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple unveils new iPhone model

  Technology giant Apple has unveiled a raft of updated products including the latest model of its new iPhone. The iPhone 5, which weighs in at 112 grammes, has a 4in screen - half an inch bigger than previous models, at Kings Place, Central London.

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: The new iPhone 5 is displayed during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller announces the new iPhone 5 during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: The new iPhone 5 is displayed during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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• <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apple-iphone-5-liveblog/" target="_hplink">Courtesy of Engadget.</a>

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller announces the new iPhone 5 during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 at an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• The iPhone 5 is shown during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 at an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller announces the new iPhone 5 during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks about camera quality of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 at an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Tim Cook

  Apple CEO Tim Cook talks on stage during the introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, gives prices of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• The Foo Fighters perform during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage about new connectivity options during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Greg Joswiak

  CORRECTS ID TO GREG JOSWIAK, NOT EDDY CUE - Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Product Marketing, speaks about EarPods during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Tim Cook

  Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks in front of an image of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Tim Cook

  Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• The Foo Fighters perform during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, gives release dates of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage about the introduction of a new operating system during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage about new connectivity options during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage about new connectivity features during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, talks about the features of the new camera and iSight during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 at an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks about camera quality of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks in front of an image of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks in front of an image of the iPhone 5 during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Tim Cook

  Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks in front of an image of an iPad during an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

• Phil Schiller

  Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, speaks on stage during an introduction of the new iPhone 5 at an Apple event in San Francisco, Wednesday Sept. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

• Apple iPhone

• Apple Introduces iPhone 5

  SAN FRANCISCO, CA - SEPTEMBER 12: Apple Senior Vice President of Worldwide product marketing Phil Schiller announces the new iPhone 5 during an Apple special event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on September 12, 2012 in San Francisco, California. Apple announced the iPhone 5, the latest version of the popular smart phone. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Comments

[Molan James]

07:02 AM on 09/30/2012

I have them both to test them out and compare them, and I must say Samsung is better for its larger screen and its quad core.Before choosing between them I must say check their current value at http://www.movaluate.com/

[Jason Travis]

04:02 AM on 09/26/2012

I've never seen such bashing in my life!

This is the same debate as Mac vs PC- and its getting tired.

Someone put it best- Apple has only had to release 6 phones in the past 5 years, while Android releases so many that they become obsolete by the time they're on the shelves. I had the EVO 4G and loved it for about 3 months, and then had to deal with it being Glitchy and unresponsive. Even with all the software updates, it didn't run smoothly like the iPhone. Who cares about specs and ram if the damn thing still has to compensate for sloppy hardware?

I now own the iPhone 5 and couldn't be happier. The thing works like a dream, is super slick, clean and fast, and its not choppy or cheap looking. Yes the Droid may offer more "flexibility", but at what cost? I've read countless responses claiming "Apple has a lot of catching up to do", and its mind-boggling because they're still the NUMBER one smartphone, sell more than any other, and are ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS the phone that articles like this have to compare to (eg "iPhone vs INSERT DROID PHONE NAME HERE"). What does that tell you? Who's trying to play catch up to whom? Sales tell you something, no wonder Apple's stock is at $700 a share.

I'm proud to own a phone that works well and will have significant value when I'm done using it.

[nvettese]

04:00 PM on 09/28/2012

You get mad that there is bashing, and then you do it???

First off, Android doesn't release phones, OEMs do... At what cost? It offers customers choice for every available payscale.

Secondly, Apple has only hit 700 in the stock market for a few minutes. Since then, their stock has slid back into the 600s, while Google's has continued to rise.

Thridly, and the last... This is the first time since an iPhone release that Apple's stock has actually gone down. Almost every day since the launch. That tells me, something is wrong.

I am glad you got an iPhone, as you are now the beta tester for everything wrong with that phone, which a cheap knock-off of the iPhone 4S
Letter-Boxing - Not if Jobs was around
Yellow Tinting on the Screen - Not if Jobs was still around
Purple Haze on images - Not if Jobs was around
Maps (need I say more) - Not if Jobs was still around
Paint Chipping - Phil Schiller telling users to get over it... The BEST!!!!

And the better of the best??? Tim Cook Apologizing for Maps!!!! not if Jobs were around.

Not only did he apologize, he told the users to use Google again... Priceless.

[Casey Stovall]

04:18 AM on 09/29/2012

Wow, great post nvettese! As for the stock, I think Apple stock will remain stable. Now next year when the 5x comes out without any real Apple technology like the iPhone 5 making it the second phone to do so, then watch the Apple stock drop. If they come out with some "great" technology by Apple like Siri then Apple fans will clamour and the stock will rise.
Personally it just seemed the iPhone 5 was not very Apple like with new technology but the 5 was basically a catch up to what is already out there. I am guessing the next phone will be 5s (with swype) and all the apple fans will be in awe of the "new" technology of their iPhone...lol

[Hokis329]

08:12 AM on 09/18/2012

I not really interrested in what other people are doing as far as chosing their products. I'll listen to hear their experiences and try to see which has the most flaws and perks and go from there...but it isn't about being "cool".

From my experience, non-apple phones sometimes have better features here and there, and certainly have better battery life...but the quality - Apple products for the win. Each side has their strengths and weaknesses as well as their targeted audience.

For computers, PCs are made for custimization and freedom, while apple is made to ease of use and decent programs. I get frustrated for both ... PCs make far better laptops while Macs old desktops ran a lot better than their laptops.

For their phones, its similar. You can do more, hack more, and play around more with custimization on non-apple (droid/windows) phones. However, for reliability and consistancy, iPhone takes the cake. I could not be happier with my iPhone 4. It has all the apps I want, easy to use photography, for the most part does what I want it to do (still a computer, so there are always flaws), and looks good.

I plan on getting the iphone 5, but I am aware that it is not revolutionary, just an update. The people at Apple really did go overboard talking highly of same-ol, making things (earbuds) sound state-of-the-art when I'm pretty sure I saw them at walmart for $15.

[Mexiconees]

07:08 AM on 09/19/2012

If you have the same problem as I had with my Iphone's and their customer service your talk about reliability would be quiet different. I had the 3 and the 4S, both developed problems and it took them ages to get it back to me. The 4S I had for 3 months, and it developed a problem unde warranty. I sent it to Apple, after which it took them 4 months to het it back to me. For me no more Apple, as they proved to me their customer service is horrible

[exquzit]

01:08 AM on 09/15/2012

It's funny to read all the post in this thread. I see everyone is trying to validate why one phone is better than another. The bottom line everyone in here is bias, each phone has something nice to offer and each phone has it's draw backs either way all your doggone phones will be obsolete because like with computers they're always making new phones, gadgets, software and stuff making your piece of electronic obsolete so to speak.

[artdirforhire]

12:54 AM on 09/15/2012

After reading comments here, it's pretty obvious that a lot of people still know very little about an iPhone. And anyone mentioning any other platform's apps in the same breath with Apple's, clearly knows even less. Those who think an Android phone stacks up well, are counting features, not ease of use. And Apple's features WORK. BTW, the real killer feature of the iPhone 5 is it's new processor. It's wickedly fast and exclusive to Apple. Operate it next to the Samsung Galaxy III and it makes the latter look like a covered wagon sitting next to a Maserati.

People (well at least most people) don't buy iPhones because other people are buying them. They buy iPhones because they don't mind paying to have the best. From the way the devices are designed, machined, fabricated, and outfitted with amazing software (iOS 6 currently), they are the finest smartphones money can buy.

[Sector7G]

06:45 PM on 09/15/2012

I love reading comments by people who do not even have the IP5 and are already comparing them to the competition telling anyone who'll listen how this release will change the course world. I have to admit Apple has done a fantastic job assimilating its clients. I wonder who built that awesome processor...

[Nomadski]

08:51 AM on 09/17/2012

Samsung built it. Apple designed it. Samsung will, inevitably, copy it.

[sf girl]

07:00 PM on 09/17/2012

I have a Samsung and I love it. I also own a Mac Book so I'm not anti-Apple. I just don't need people trying to convince me that an iPhone is better. People who keep extolling the virtues of either brand don't really need to do so. People will buy the phone that they want and shouldn't buy a phone because 100 people are trying to convince them that their phone is the best. It's silly.

[Freedom Mama]

03:13 PM on 09/14/2012

We have Samsung Galaxy III's in our family. Sometimes my kids want iPhones. I ask "why?". The best they can do is "because other people have them". Once they start comparing features with their friends, they are happy I said NO. I like Apple products. Have written software for both Apple and Windows platforms. I own a MacBook as well as several Windows laptops. BUT, whether it's phones, laptops, office PC's, Apple always is in second place with breadth of applications. You can get the same app you love in Windows for the Mac, BUT it doesn't have the features you want, it's a scaled down version. I've experienced this over and over. I see Apple products as "safe". Not particularly life-changing, but safe and consistent. I also think there's quite a bit of "herd mentality/groupthink" with die hard Apple fanatics. If their iPhone crashed daily they would still insist it's the best thing out there. I sit on the fence. Some things Apple does well, but usually they just don't scale. Happy I chose the Galaxy S3. That being said, iTunes rocks.

[KeepNIt2Real]

12:46 PM on 09/17/2012

Applebots hate your commentary...being honest doesn't jive well with them. lol

[smoker]

02:47 PM on 09/14/2012

If Nokia Is going to sell the phone @ 180gms, then sadly, it's done for, especially as Nokia's competitors are all lighter and have more better specs.

I am somehow beginning to think that Elop's final goal is to run Nokia down so that MS can buy it off for cheap or free.

[firewired]

02:44 PM on 09/14/2012

Looks like the Samsung Galaxy S3 wins hands-down! Glad I bought one!

[Freedom Mama]

03:03 PM on 09/14/2012

Same here! Love my Galaxy S3.

[Reasonable Conservative]

05:19 PM on 09/27/2012

So far so good for me as well. It is pretty big, which I'll have to get used to, but my old smart phone (Motorola Cliq- quite outdated) is a brick compared to the GS3. I'm pleased with my purchase so far. I'm not into the "techy" side, meaning I don't use the phone to it's highest potential, so my opinion is based on basic usage (phone, text, browsing).

[macbex]

01:42 PM on 09/14/2012

The only reason I'm still for iPhone is AMOLED, which looks gorgeous but way to unrealistic.

[KeepNIt2Real]

12:47 PM on 09/17/2012

Unrealistic? Boy, I sure bet you hate the watching movies on Blue-Ray...

[indecisiveh]

10:30 AM on 09/19/2012

Galaxy s3 has Super AMOLED.

[cobobs]

12:08 PM on 09/14/2012

I have never had an iPhone. My old Galaxy is up for replacement. Will give iPhone a spin. These are all unbearably powerful, beautiful and useful devices. It is awash. I call it a draw.

[Joey Jlo]

11:32 AM on 09/14/2012

This chart has several GLARING falsehoods.

[codifex]

11:10 PM on 09/14/2012

Which are?

[Sector7G]

06:47 PM on 09/15/2012

Careful, this is an Apple drone, they don't take well to anything showing how their products tend to lag behind the competition.

[nvettese]

04:08 PM on 09/28/2012

Why in every slide or site, is Apple only showing how many hours on 3G? This is a 4G phone now, and I have not seen this, and not sure why. Is the 4G talk time that bad?

[JohnHopwood2]

11:31 AM on 09/14/2012

I never knew the specs on the Lumia. Nice but no sd and that is something I like alot.

[M Zahran Sallay]

10:52 AM on 09/14/2012

lumia for the win!

s3's not bad either. comes a close second...

[JohnHopwood2]

11:31 AM on 09/14/2012

No sd. I like having that option. I wonder why Lumia didn't put one in.

[M Zahran Sallay]

12:12 PM on 09/14/2012

form over function. apparently the design team wasn't too keen on including it on the 920 design....

sd is available on the 820 though.....

[FredFrederson]

08:31 AM on 09/14/2012

Apple's a year and a half behind on LTE and 8 months behind on most features. The processor and camera look fine, but there consistently late to the game because they've developed enough of a brand to keep their drooling-hord customers deluded enough to put up with it.

[RonPaul2012-End-The-War]

05:44 AM on 09/14/2012

iPhone has better aftermarket support
Local support at any Apple Store
Apple generally has better build quality than other cell phone mfg's
Full integration with iTunes and Mac support
Higher resale value
More frequent and long support of Software OS updates.

I would choose the iPhones if I had to choose between these 4 phones.

[FredFrederson]

08:44 AM on 09/14/2012

If you're still using iTunes, I don't know what to tell you. Your assertion about the OS is completely wrong. If you need some to hold your hand in order for you to be able to use a phone and there are no 14 year old boys in your town, then I guess having people around would be helpful. Higher resale value, if it exists at all, is negligible.

[Nomadski]

08:47 AM on 09/17/2012

The S3 is a lot newer than the iPhone 4S yet the 4S is worth £5 more resale at CEX. The 2 year old iPhone 4 is only worth £20 less than the S3 at the same place.

The point is 2 years down the road the S3's resale value will be very very poor. Apple products hold their value incredibly well. That value you get back to invest in a new product.

And iTunes is fine on Mac, although you don't need to ever switch that on these days with the cloud. Not even to back up or restore.

[JohnHopwood2]

11:38 AM on 09/14/2012

Better build quality? What does that mean exactIy? I have had an Samsung SIII for 2 months and never neded support. It is my first smart phone. I owned only pcs and never needed tech support for them either. I solve my own problems and I don't need apple to hold my hand.

[Nomadski]

08:48 AM on 09/17/2012

Hold your S3. Press it and see the cheap plastic case bend under pressure. Crap build quality.

Try and bend an iPhone.