HTC Sensation vs Samsung Galaxy S2

just do it

Now that the 2 phones are out a while, what's the verdict? Preferably people how've experience/ knowledge of both should vote. I can guess the winner, it will be interesting to see the margin of victory though;)

conor.hogan.2

I dont think anyone who paid the same price for the sensation will tell the truth and vote for the gs2 tbh.

Inquitus

conor.hogan.2 wrote: »

I dont think anyone who paid the same price for the sensation will tell the truth and vote for the gs2 tbh.

The SGS2 is a light plasticky, iPhone styled handset, same as the SGS was, whilst that doesn't bother some people, indeed they like it, it very much bothers others. I bought a Sensation and am happy with my decision, and certainly prefer it to my mate's SGS2. Performance wise there is little real world difference between the 2 phones, it mainly comes down to personal stuff, like Touchwiz v Sense and Weighty Alu Unibody styling v light, premium plastic iPhone styling. Each to there own, and 2 exceptional phones, the only real plus for the SGS2 atm imo is the unlocked bootloader, and the uncertainty about if and when the Sensations will be unlocked..

conor.hogan.2

Yes it is like the iphone, but the plastic is nothing like any of the iphones….
It is solid except for when you take the back cover of, I dont like sense or touchwiz tbh. Plus the extra ram will keep the phone going longer.

My main problem with the sensation is the locked bootloader, having a locked android phone is not quite pointless as its a very nice phone but it defeats the purpose of going with android imo.

Anyway, they are both very nice phones.

killbillvol2

Well done OP, just what we needed. Another thread about these two phones. :rolleyes:

bd250110

conor.hogan.2 wrote: »

Yes it is like the iphone, but the plastic is nothing like any of the iphones….

I would say it is very similar to the 3G/3GS plastic, at the end of the day high gloss black plastic is high gloss black plastic. It is most noticeable on the body of the phone where is it smooth and shiny - the battery cover has a nice textured finish.

The best physical atribute about the SGS II is the lightweight nature of the phone and the S-AMOLED+ display. The best software atribute is the absence of HTC Sense, which is massively over hyped, touchWiz is fairly close to stock and easy to get rid of. Android should ban this rubbish shipping on phones and force stock Android. If customers want fancy launchers let them add it from the market.

jimmycrackcorm

Don't miss sense now with launcher pro and go weather.

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killbillvol2 wrote: »

Well done OP, just what we needed. Another thread about these two phones. :rolleyes:

But first one with a poll, saves reading a lot of threads/ posts for the less techie amongst us;)

mickoneill30

conor.hogan.2 wrote: »

My main problem with the sensation is the locked bootloader, having a locked android phone is not quite pointless as its a very nice phone but it defeats the purpose of going with android imo.

Saying it defeats the purpose of going with Android is an exaggeration. The vast majority of users won't root or even know that they can.
That kind of implies that non rooted Android < IOS. I don't think many posters on this forum will aggee with that

I've had a few Androids. The only one I ever needed to root was a Galaxy S and that was because the Samsung install was so buggy.

Keith186

I just don't have either, just a Desire.

I'd prefer a combination of these two phones being honest.

If I had to pick one of these today I'd probably go for the SGSII just for a change really.

SGSII Screen looks far superior too and bootloader is unlocked.

Will probably wait until near xmas see if anything new comes out, don't think the Evo 3D will be for me either so hopefully there's more options than that.

maninaskirt

Nice video about the S2 rear plastic cover http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErXqnQKs-tA.

For me its all about the screen, that's what I do the most with my phone....look at the screen.

I also always use a case for my phones so I don't really notice the body.

just do it

Why is the Bootloader so important, and why are people changing it?

I'll probably be downloading only a handful of apps so does it even matter?

conor.hogan.2

For most people no, is it important yes imo its one of the main advantages of having an android device.

Obskure

I'm really stuck on this too. I can get a Galaxy S 2 in the morning but I think I really want a Sensation, which I can't get that easy! The problem is I haven't used either. I used to dislike all samsung mobiles. And I have already owned 2 HTC android handsets.
Fook it, does anyone with access to new Sensation wanna swap for a SGS2?

just do it

SG2 gets two thirds of the vote, a clear winner!
Thanks to all who voted;)

just do it

So along with the results of this poll and all the reviews comparing the 2 phones, 3 are charging €99 on 24m contract for HTC sensation.

End result - I bought the Samsung Galaxy S2 yesterday.

First impressions, snazzy slim phone which doesn't feel that much bigger than others e.g. iphone 4 or HTC desire. But I don't find it as user friendly as the iphone 4 which my wife got a month ago. That was my first time use of a smartphone and it was so intuitive. The S2 is taking a bit more effort.

So now to accessories:
What's the best case? I see Otterbox don't do the defender case for the S2. Any recommendations.

Triangla

Case Mate - Barely There.

Excellent case for the SG2, doesn't bulk up the profile of the phone at all. They stock them in Three stores for €19.

Inquitus

just do it wrote: »

SG2 gets two thirds of the vote, a clear winner!
Thanks to all who voted;)

Hardly a clear winner when for the duration of the poll the SGS2 was available on all carriers and the HTC Sensation only on Voda, if anything the HTC outperformed expectations in the poll! It's also the better phone having got both in the household now.