Help me to choose: Galaxy SIII or iPhone 4S?

[Joe88]

Right what's the best GBA emu for android? I got rin or whatever which is okay for GBC.

Also how about N64 an PSX?

How can I install APK files?

gba emu > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.explusalpha.GbaEmu&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5leHBsdXNhbHBoYS5HYmFFbXUiXQ..

use this guys emus for just about everything https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Robert+Broglia#?t=W251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLDEwMiwiY29tLmV4cGx1c2FscGhhLk1kRW11Il0.

snes > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bubblezapgames.supergnes&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLmJ1YmJsZXphcGdhbWVzLnN1cGVyZ25lcyJd

psx > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emulator.fpse&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lbXVsYXRvci5mcHNlIl0.

n64 > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=trev.android.mupen64plusae&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsInRyZXYuYW5kcm9pZC5tdXBlbjY0cGx1c2FlIl0.

you can enable install unsigned apk files in the options, I think under security
you will have to use a file explorer to execute them, I recommend es file explorer

 

[DarkStriker]

Newsflash!

Got a S3!

 

[TripleSMoon]

I recommend es file explorer

I second that recommendation. ES File Explorer is totally free, has no ads, and is more full featured than most paid file explorers. If you use the Google Play store to download apps, you don't need to mess with the APKs. but for installing apps off the market, download the APK, find it in the file explorer, select it, if prompted, uncheck the security setting allowing you to install apps from off the market, then select the apk again and hit install.

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[DarkStriker]

Depends what kind of games he wants, though. If he wants emus (which is what it sounds like), Android is a much better choice because you can play emulators without having to root the device (whereas you have to jailbreak an iOS device to install emus and other "unlicensed" apps).

Dont make jailbreaking sound hard because it isnt. No matter what kind of games its iOS>Android. Emulation is kinda blah. The closet emulation people play is GBA,SNES and other older emulators that doesnt require lots of buttons because of limitation of the screen size. And after a jailbreak they both play the same. And no im not a apple fanboy.

 

[Langin]

Depends what kind of games he wants, though. If he wants emus (which is what it sounds like), Android is a much better choice because you can play emulators without having to root the device (whereas you have to jailbreak an iOS device to install emus and other "unlicensed" apps).

Dont make jailbreaking sound hard because it isnt. No matter what kind of games its iOS>Android. Emulation is kinda blah. The closet emulation people play is GBA,SNES and other older emulators that doesnt require lots of buttons because of limitation of the screen size. And after a jailbreak they both play the same. And no im not a apple fanboy.

Meh I love my 3S in combi with my iPod touch it works perfectly!(In terms of emulation.)

 

[TripleSMoon]

Dont make jailbreaking sound hard because it isnt.

I never said jailbreaking was hard. Point is, it's extra work no matter how easy or hard it is. And every time you need to take it back to the phone company or apple for something, you have to unjailbreak it or else you could void your warranty if they find out. No matter how you look at it, it's objectively harder to have to do an extra step to accomplish something, no matter how easy that step is.

No matter what kind of games its iOS>Android.

Get with the times, dude. We're FAR passed the point where iOS has a major advantage over Android in games. Most major devs (gameloft, rovio, etc) make their games for both platforms. In fact, when it comes to the so-called "HD games" (Amazing Spider-Man, N.O.V.A. 3, etc), a device like the SGSIII has a MUCH larger advantage with more powerful hardware and a larger screen.

Emulation is kinda blah. The closet emulation people play is GBA,SNES and other older emulators that doesnt require lots of buttons because of limitation of the screen size. And after a jailbreak they both play the same.

That's besides the point. I specifically said "it depends on what kind of games he wants to play" for a reason. If he's one of those "closet emulation people," then the SGSIII is going to be easier for him to get the games he wants because he doesn't have to hack his device to install the apps required. Again, objective fact. Not to mention that the bigger screen will make the touch screen buttons more manageable (personally, I prefer to not use the touch screen and go with the iControlPad instead, which works with both iOS and Android, but you get the idea).

And no im not a apple fanboy.

lol. Keep telling yourself that.

 

[Ritsuki]

If you're not in a hurry, wait for an iPhone 5 announcement. I've got in my hands both phones, and here's my opinion :

iPhone 4S :

+ interface(easy to use), music player, support, lots of accessories
- camera, closed system, fragile


Galaxy S III :

+ screen quality, customisable system (Android), 4 core processor, camera, battery slightly better, video player (720p, 1080p, .mkv, .avi, .mp4, ...)
- interface (TouchWiz) not so good (but you can change it), average music player (again, you can change it, but I prefer the iPhone one)

The thing is, with the S III, you can change pretty much every software aspect you don't like, and IMHO it's a pretty good feature (thanks to Android). But for something more stable I'd go for the iPhone.

 

[TripleSMoon]

The thing is, with the S III, you can change pretty much every software aspect you don't like, and IMHO it's a pretty good feature (thanks to Android). But for something more stable I'd go for the iPhone.

That's basically my stance on it. Go Android if you want full customization, go iPhone if you want ease and stability

 

[Wabsta]

The S3 has a built in File Explorer. So no need to install that.
Also, great choice OP. I recently went from iPhone4 to the S3 and I love it. For n64 emulation I use an emulator called Mupen (like linked before in this thread) and it runs great!

 

[Joe88]

whats wrong with touchwiz?

 

[TripleSMoon]

whats wrong with touchwiz?

It's just a matter of preference, honestly. A lot of people (like me) think Touchwiz is bloated with useless extras, and missing features some other launchers have. If you want to experiment, look up some launchers on the play store. I suggest go launcher ex. Totally free, and VERY full featured and customizable. But if you're happy with touchwiz, then feel free to stick with it.

 

[Just Another Gamer]

whats wrong with touchwiz?

Clunky, slow, ugly must I go on?

If you want a iphone lookalike launcher then installing MIUI or getting a MIUI launcher would be better but overall all stock launchers are horrible when compared to even a basic launcher. I use CM9 and even I use another launcher (Holo Launcher) and it feels so much better than stock CM9's launcher more customization as well.

 

[TripleSMoon]

I use Holo Launcher just because you can do so much more.

Is it really? I haven't tried a new launcher in a LONG time, but I've heard some good things about Holo.

 

[Just Another Gamer]

I use Holo Launcher just because you can do so much more.

Is it really? I haven't tried a new launcher in a LONG time, but I've heard some good things about Holo.

Well for a lightweight launcher it does offer quite a bit of features and a nice ICS look for your phone. I would show you a picture of how I could make my homescreen with Holo but i'm a bit lazy to take a screenshot and upload it.

 

[Wabsta]

whats wrong with touchwiz?

Clunky, slow, ugly must I go on?

If you want a iphone lookalike launcher then installing MIUI or getting a MIUI launcher would be better but overall all stock launchers are horrible when compared to even a basic launcher. I use CM9 and even I use another launcher (Holo Launcher) and it feels so much better than stock CM9's launcher more customization as well.

Have you seen the latest? On the S3? It's pretty awesome actually. Not slow or clunky at all and it looks great.

 

[Joe88]

5.0 runs like butter on the s3
maybe on other devices its laggy and slow?

looks is just personal opinion

 

[Just Another Gamer]

whats wrong with touchwiz?

Clunky, slow, ugly must I go on?

If you want a iphone lookalike launcher then installing MIUI or getting a MIUI launcher would be better but overall all stock launchers are horrible when compared to even a basic launcher. I use CM9 and even I use another launcher (Holo Launcher) and it feels so much better than stock CM9's launcher more customization as well.

Have you seen the latest? On the S3? It's pretty awesome actually. Not slow or clunky at all and it looks great.

Yes I have seen it on the S3 and to be honest for that device a launcher like Nova would suit it alot better than TouchWiz, honestly it feels clunky and ugly when compared to Nova or Holo.

 

[naved.islam14]

Basically the choice is just whether you want Android or iOS or a bigger phone or a smaller one. Android has a lot of emulators but I don't know about iOS. My father has the Galaxy S2 so I know that it has a pretty good music player. I can't say anything about support though.

 

[Just Another Gamer]

If you want extra support for your phone just visit XDA, you'll probably be able to find devs who are making some good custom ROMs for your phone.

 

[iluvfupaburgers]

congrats on the sgs3. great phone. i myself have the sgs2 and think its great and played around with the sgs3 and jellybean should be rolling out soon for the sgs3. if you want the full android experience i would suggest checking out cyanogemod for a custom rom that is great. and maybe rooting your phone too. there are many advantages like overclocking and other stuff (the only matter about installing custom roms and rooting is that the phone losses its warranty).