Epic 4g Touch vs Iphone 4s

na3r0k · Oct 12, 2011

Just got my 4g touch about a week ago, i loved the phone since i've taken it out of the box, but i have been hearing a lot about loss of signal issues.

I have notice that i've been going in and out of service during calls here and there usually in places i'm not accustomed to having this happen. Maybe it's just in my head due to all the things i've been reading about the phone...

Anyway, what is everyones general consensus about this issue (regarding title post), obviously being in an android forum, i'm sure it's going to be a one sided debate. I just want to say that i've been using android phones since inception and just started becoming a rooted user since i've had my evo before this. I'm just wondering do you think these issues will be fixed? If not maybe i should get an iphone, i'm still in my trial period for the samsung epic 4g touch.

I don't want this to become a e4gt vs iphone war, but just a civilized discussion on whether or not i should stick with the e4gt.

RoboMonkey · Oct 12, 2011

Get a iPhone. Samsung will never fix the issues.

JSchu22 · Oct 12, 2011

No one knows what the iPhone/Sprint combination will bring in terms of signal strength, but when I was on at&t and had the 4 I had very good reception. After now owning the Epic 4G Touch, which I love (except for the reception), I would expect the iPhone to be better in that area.

BigCiX · Oct 12, 2011

RoboMonkey said:
Get a iPhone. Samsung will never fix the issues.

+1 on Samsung will never fix it. -1 on getting an iPhone. E4GT owners you guys are a thing of the past in Sammy's eyes. I learned my lesson with the Captivate. Sammy is all about $$$. That's it!

na3r0k · Oct 12, 2011

really thought the e4gt would've put up more of a fight, seems like i might have to switch to the dark side.

Cobravision · Oct 12, 2011

I think that if you have to ask, you should probably get the iPhone. I wouldn't even think of getting an iPhone. There are clear, fundamental problems that are complete dealbreakers:

1) Tiny screen
2) Reliance on POS iTunes
3) No OTA file transfer
4) No software to play unconverted video files
5) No keyboards other than stock

BUT... if these aren't dealbreakers for you, then you should just get an iPhone.

repinphilly247 · Oct 12, 2011

Sitting on an upgrade with Sprint and my hero needs to go. My choices are Epic Touch 4g or iphone 4s. Never thought i would ever by an iphone but i might have to with the signal problems people in the forums seem to be having. I'm hoping the nexus prime comes to sprint or i might have to settle for the iphone. Never thought i would ever say that

tbhausen · Oct 12, 2011

Have you considered the Photon 4G? It's getting its 3rd or 4th software update in a week or less and it's a solid performer.

BenChase7 · Oct 12, 2011

I dont know if Sprint will get the Nexus prime untill next year. I honestly dont think that sprint will release too many more high end devices until next summer. Since they are building their LTE network now and its due to go live next summer, it is good timing for Sprint (and us) since summer is when they release most of their high end devices. This way kind of makes sense because it will allow Sprints future high end phones to be LTE. The timing is there. Just a thought...

repinphilly247 · Oct 12, 2011

tbhausen said:
Have you considered the Photon 4G? It's getting its 3rd or 4th software update in a week or less and it's a solid performer.

Don't want that "motoblur" ui. Played with it in store and felt a little slow, especially next to the Epic touch 4g.

And as regards to the Prime, I would love it if they released it with the LTE chip in it but not activated until they flip the LTE switch. I have a feeling it will be a verizon exclusive in the USA (at least CDMA) til at least Christmas.

elchinoloco · Oct 12, 2011

I have my E4GT for 3 days and no LOS what so ever. I was at my dad's house last night and it went in and out of roaming a few times with no problem what so ever. So far the few issues I have with with phone are the battery life, long charging time, GPS takes a minute or 2 to lock on to satellites and the email program sometime refresh forever. 4G speed in down town Seattle is impressive. All those LOS posts on the internet scared the crap out of me when I was waiting for my E4GT to arrive. So far I am very happy with my purchase.

Damar1979 · Oct 12, 2011

I cant complain about loss of signal either. Hasnt happened to me yet. And the iphone 4s does look rather solid, especially with siri. But thats not enough for me to want to get it. That along with the fact that it's still rockin a 3.5 screen, no 4g and no real customization factor....... No thanks.

JSchu22 · Oct 13, 2011

elchinoloco said:
I have my E4GT for 3 days and no LOS what so ever. I was at my dad's house last night and it went in and out of roaming a few times with no problem what so ever. So far the few issues I have with with phone are the battery life, long charging time, GPS takes a minute or 2 to lock on to satellites and the email program sometime refresh forever. 4G speed in down town Seattle is impressive. All those LOS posts on the internet scared the crap out of me when I was waiting for my E4GT to arrive. So far I am very happy with my purchase.

Hate to say it but if you were roaming, you experienced some loss of signal. With the roaming agreements that Sprint and Verizon have, it's not all that easy to have zero voice service but youre not using Sprint's signal. I believe roaming is detrimental to your battery and at the very least weak signal strength drains power significantly.

pwabbit · Oct 13, 2011

I would have stayed with my HTC Hero if I wanted such a small screen as the iPhone has. How fast will the iPhone 4s connect to the 4G network? Sorry, just have to poke fun at it. Oh, I am an apple fan, but I do have to call them as I see them.

elchinoloco · Oct 13, 2011

JSchu22 said:
Hate to say it but if you were roaming, you experienced some loss of signal. With the roaming agreements that Sprint and Verizon have, it's not all that easy to have zero voice service but youre not using Sprint's signal. I believe roaming is detrimental to your battery and at the very least weak signal strength drains power significantly.

I was referring to the E4GT LOS problem, not just the lost of signal.

dickie6 · Oct 15, 2011

pwabbit said:
i would have stayed with my htc hero if i wanted such a small screen as the iphone has. how fast will the iphone 4s connect to the 4g network? Sorry, just have to poke fun at it. Oh, i am an apple fan, but i do have to call them as i see them.

iphone 4s is strictly a 3g phone !!!

Damar1979 · Oct 16, 2011

dickie6 said:
iphone 4s is strictly a 3g phone !!!

Did you also pick up the part after that person asked the question where they said "sorry i had to poke fun at it"? I'm pretty sure that person knew it was a 3g phone.

psychotron · Oct 16, 2011

My signal has been just fine so far and I just had to make this choice the other day. I ended up choosing the Epic, why?

4G speeds
Hotspot capabilities
Voice guided Google navigation
Way bigger screen
Expandable and removable memory
Can add tons of launchers, themes, icon packs without jailbreaking/rooting
Gorilla Glass (iPhones will shatter if you drop them from a foot the wrong way)
Slingbox (It actually works on Android and on a way bigger screen)
Probably forgetting a few...

wase4711 · Oct 16, 2011

never had a lost call, missed text, or missed email..

if you never customize your phone, and don't mind being locked in to Apples functionality and restrictions, then get the iPhone

otherwise, this phone is the best one in the marketplace, without doubt..

salpiche · Oct 16, 2011

psychotron said:
Gorilla Glass (iPhones will shatter if you drop them from a foot the wrong way)

are you sure that the SE4GT has Gorilla glass? I checked the site and they only show the SGS2 on GSM and when I checked the Samsung page it did not say anything about Gorilla Glass on it, but I am human and I could be wrong, but I don't think so...

CORNING

BenChase7 · Oct 16, 2011

well, if its not Gorilla Glass, it IS strong. I've dropped mine twice now, once from about 3 feet, another time from about 4.5 feet... both times without a case and onto concrete. after bouncing around, it ended up face down. The screen is still flawless.

jbsg02 · Oct 16, 2011

I don't think the Epic Touch has Gorilla glass, I had a little scratch on the screen of mine within a week, my Evo screen is still perfect

eluno · Oct 17, 2011

smartphone envy review of both the GS2 and ip4s.
"Conclusion
If the iPhone 4S had come with a 4

salpiche · Oct 17, 2011

BenChase7 said:
well, if its not Gorilla Glass, it IS strong. I've dropped mine twice now, once from about 3 feet, another time from about 4.5 feet... both times without a case and onto concrete. after bouncing around, it ended up face down. The screen is still flawless.

It isn't Gorilla Glass, however it is very strong that much it is, still you have to be careful cause as I and others have found out it does get scratched easily.

CzechPleez · Oct 17, 2011

I'm a Sprint employee and Epic 4G Touch ambassador. I've not had any call drop issues to date, having had my E4GT since 2 weeks before launch. I have read about this issue on this forum and one other forum; re: reported call drop issues. We are taking these reported issues to note and will be reporting them back to Samsung for review, and if validated fixed in the first MR release. No date yet for MR1 as we are still gathering feedback. If you have specific examples of signal dropout (by signal level not just "bars" of strength on top) send me a PM and I will pass the data along. Thanks.

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