Samsung Galaxy S4 vs Galaxy S3: the video comparison!

By Gabriel Manceau may 3, 2013

Our comparative video of Samsung Galaxy S4 overlooking the Galaxy S3 ! A year and a generation between them, but what is the technological gap between the two phones? That is the question, we will try to answer in our video comparison is the new top model from Samsung on the previous year's level against. Let the games begin!

The first, what that you are with this comparison between the S4 Galaxy and Galaxy S3 notice, is brought to the small change in the design. Actually, we are left with two almost identical smartphones in terms of the template as materials. The only way to distinguish them is the new placement of the photo sensor, Flash and speakers, as well as the various front end sensors. For the rest, there are very little changed, at least in appearance.

Once the screen lights up, you will notice that this is with more righteous than its older colors and brighter. Samsung is also managed a 5-inch screen in similar size on the Galaxy enter S3 hull, whereas the latter a 4.8-inch screen. The screen is therefore better impression, his definition of full HD 1080 p is not in vain, even if the difference is far from blatant.

In relation to the Android version, there are jelly bean 4.1.2 to 4.2.2 for the S4 and S3. I don't think that this plays a lot on performance during this comparison. Include Samsung's Touchwiz interface on both, although the new phone has a newer version. As regards the integrated browser, both are very good, with a slight edge of speed for the S4 and higher accuracy when zooming, the screen resolution is two times.

Video comparison: Galaxy vs Galaxy S3 S4

A turning point, however, shows the benchmark epic citadel in this comparison of the Galaxy Galaxy S3 S4. This simulation shows actually the graphics engine Unreal engine for mobile of alarming power the new Korean Smartphone, representing 59.1 FPS average with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels against only 41.3 FPS for the S3 has "only" 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.

Because it is essentially about the raw power, which lifts the S4 his groin. Its processor 1.9 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 shows its full power and directs the processor of the year of Exynos last in the Cabinet. An example which confirms with a score of 12 770 against 5601 under quadrant. Even though it is impressive on paper, this note is little use and when the new model Galaxy shows a little stronger on the opening and closing of applications, the S3 is no longer available.

I would like to remind you that you will find this comparison in our report on the Samsung Galaxy S4! I leave you to your own opinion to make by watching our video comparison suite. don't leave your opinion in the comments hesitation or come speak in our Samsung Galaxy S4-Forum!

HTC: Galaxy S4 is 'more of the same,' 'pales in comparison' to HTC One

HTC has issued a statement dismissing Samsung's Galaxy S4 as "more of the same," claiming the handset "pales in comparison to the all-aluminium unibody HTC One." The statement, attributed to recently-appointed Chief Marketing Officer Benjamin Ho, singles out the S4's plastic chassis and familiar design for criticism -- 

“With a continuation of a plastic body and a larger screen being the most obvious physical change, Samsung's new Galaxy pales in comparison to the all-aluminium unibody HTC One. This is more of the same.

“HTC remains the best option for those people looking for the best technology wrapped in premium design. Our customers want something different from the mainstream, who appear to be the target for the Galaxy. Our customers want original cutting-edge technology, mouth-watering design and a premium feel from their mobiles, which is why we created the HTC One.”

And HTC's reaction to the S4 wasn't limited to an official statement. Company reps dressed in HTC One shirts trolled the line outside Radio City Music Hall last night, handing out chips, hot chocolate and HTC One promo materials. Later in the night, the official @HTC Twitter account became a source of snarky live commentary and retweets.

Although it shouldn't surprise anyone to see a little smack-talking between competing OEMs, we don't recall HTC previously talking such a direct path of attack towards the rival that's cost it so much market share. It's significant to see this from a company that once (and still occasionally) calls itself "quietly brilliant."

Of course, HTC wasn't the only competitor trying to muscle in on Samsung's news cycle yesterday. LG hired bigger, brighter ads for its Optimus G above Samsung's Galaxy S4 teasers on Times Square, while Apple CMO Phil Schiller used an interview with the Wall Street Journal to talk crap about Samsung and Android in general. That just goes to show how significant a launch this is, and how dominant a force Samsung has become in the past year.

So, once the dust has settled, which will you be getting -- HTC One or Samsung Galaxy S4? Be sure to vote in our weekly poll and have your say in the forums.