Razr Maxx HD vs. Galaxy s3

[pblakk]

Is it worth upgrading to Maxx HD from RAZR? The S3 has me intrigued and I might go that direction.

Of course! Do it.

 

[TechnologicallyChallenged]

This thread is interesting. It seems that more people come here to say they like the S3 better than Razr HD owners to say they like theirs better. I just know I couldn't stand touchwiz and that obnoxious physical home button. Than pretty much made the S3 a non-starter for me.

I had the GS3 for about a week and a half and I can honestly say that I love my RAZR Maxx HD that I traded in the S3 for. The build is great, the battery is great, the screen (while not quite as bright as the S3's) is spectacular, I personally like the Motorola interface better than Samsung's, I haven't dropped a single call yet (dropped 3 in the short time I owned the S3)....... In short, I heart my Maxx HD and am VERY glad I traded the S3 in for it. And to those that own the S3, I'm not ragging on your phone, it just wasn't the right fit for my needs.

 

[gottcha]

I also had the S3 for almost two weeks and I constantly dropped calls and lost signal. It was so bad I had to get a different phone. I now own the Razr HD and it's signal is 100% better in the same areas!!
The S3 had a better camera and is a great "tablet" but it's very unreliable as a phone. Even the personal at Verizon warned me that the phone was a very weak signal reception.

 

[bman6074]

People concerned with the camera on the HD. From the reviews i have read and youtubes video's Jelly Bean appears to fix all the camera problems and some other things i have seen people complaining about. Heard it will help with even longer battery life too. Search about jelly bean updates to find whats new.

 

[jackiescivic]

People concerned with the camera on the HD. From the reviews i have read and youtubes video's Jelly Bean appears to fix all the camera problems and some other things i have seen people complaining about. Heard it will help with even longer battery life too. Search about jelly bean updates to find whats new.

In most cases, it is not the software for the camera that is the problem, it is the actual lens. I get great images if I am in a bright environment, but low-light is borderline terrible. This is the case for regular cameras, so I would guess cell phones fit the same bill.

 

[PowrDroid]

People concerned with the camera on the HD. From the reviews i have read and youtubes video's Jelly Bean appears to fix all the camera problems and some other things i have seen people complaining about. Heard it will help with even longer battery life too. Search about jelly bean updates to find whats new.

Would you please provide links to the youtube vids and reviews showing Jelly Bean's effect on the Razr HD's camera?

 

[bman6074]

here are some reviews of Jelly bean. I apologize i could have sworn i watched or read a review that talked about the camera software helping with low light. But as i review these again i can't find it. Just newer features, responding faster and sphere capture. If i come across it again i will definitely post it.

Android - Android 4.1, Jelly Bean

Android - What's New

http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/29/android-4-2-jelly-bean/

[video=youtube;i3HmZ7o6Ak4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=i3HmZ7o6Ak4[/video]

[video=youtube;umta7NfglAA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umta7NfglAA[/video]

[video=youtube;hwTvyqTRt4E]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwTvyqTRt4E[/video]

 

[Gleason81]

In most cases, it is not the software for the camera that is the problem, it is the actual lens. I get great images if I am in a bright environment, but low-light is borderline terrible. This is the case for regular cameras, so I would guess cell phones fit the same bill.

The sensor has a lot to do with quality.

 

[ThatOneGuy911]

I think that if you can't decide between the Galaxy S3 and the Maxx HD then the HTC One X+ is perfect for you. It's benchmarks are higher than the S3. Plus the CAMERA is better but only because of some extra feature though. Finally it has the great look from the skin that you RAZR lovers will enjoy.

 

[PowrDroid]

I was in a Verizon store on Saturday and was fiddling around with an S3. Another customer comes up to me while holding his S3 and starts praising it. "I just got this two days ago and man, is it cool. I can use voice commands to send a text or look up things on the internet using my voice." And he then proceeds to demonstrate it. I'm aware of these capabilities and am not impressed. My D2G can do that as well, and it's two years old. He then tries to have S-Voice look up the weather (it works) and then asks, "How tall is Michael Jordan?" (fail) He then says something that explains his total amazement with the S3--"Yeah, I used to have a Blackberry but it couldn't do any of this stuff." I'm kind of chuckling inside and am now completely understanding his glee with his new phone.

 

[jonnybond]

Razr Maxx HD V G S3

I debated over the decision and ended up with the Maxx HD for two principal reasons. I need a phone and data network which works, even in marginal signal locations, and I need it to go all day. All the other features are great, but secondary. I never owned the S3, but have heard and read complaints concerning the ability of the S3 to hold calls and data in areas with weaker signals. There are enough complaints out there to create reasonable concern. One the other hand, the Razr Maxx HD has lived up to its reputation as one with strong reception and build quality. I have not had one dropped call since getting it one month ago, even in areas my Thunderbolt had issues or where my daughters IPHONE 5 currently struggles. Additionally, I am a fairly heavy user and yet have not run this thing out of juice. Even with the ugly extended battery on my Thunderbolt, there were days the battery ran out. Not with the Maxx HD. If you need your phone to be a work horse first and all else is secondary, the Maxx HD does not disappoint!

On a side note. I am a photographer and unless you are really enlarging the photos from any cell phone, let alone the S3 vr Maxx HD, quality differences are barely discernible. Yes, they do exist (mainly in the shadows) but are not visible for 99.99% of photos taken and sent with cell phone cameras. Between the S3 and Maxx HD, the cameral quality difference should not be the deciding factor for which phone to purchase... no one will be able to tell which phone took which picture unless they print and enlarge a low light picture larger then 8x10 in. If your intention is to that regularly, it is doubtful you will be relying on the cell phone camera. Despite all that is written, camera quality should not be the deciding factor between the S3 and the Razr Maxx HD.

 

[Casper3686]

I debated over the decision and ended up with the Maxx HD for two principal reasons. I need a phone and data network which works, even in marginal signal locations, and I need it to go all day. All the other features are great, but secondary. I never owned the S3, but have heard and read complaints concerning the ability of the S3 to hold calls and data in areas with weaker signals. There are enough complaints out there to create reasonable concern. One the other hand, the Razr Maxx HD has lived up to its reputation as one with strong reception and build quality. I have not had one dropped call since getting it one month ago, even in areas my Thunderbolt had issues or where my daughters IPHONE 5 currently struggles. Additionally, I am a fairly heavy user and yet have not run this thing out of juice. Even with the ugly extended battery on my Thunderbolt, there were days the battery ran out. Not with the Maxx HD. If you need your phone to be a work horse first and all else is secondary, the Maxx HD does not disappoint!

On a side note. I am a photographer and unless you are really enlarging the photos from any cell phone, let alone the S3 vr Maxx HD, quality differences are barely discernible. Yes, they do exist (mainly in the shadows) but are not visible for 99.99% of photos taken and sent with cell phone cameras. Between the S3 and Maxx HD, the cameral quality difference should not be the deciding factor for which phone to purchase... no one will be able to tell which phone took which picture unless they print and enlarge a low light picture larger then 8x10 in. If your intention is to that regularly, it is doubtful you will be relying on the cell phone camera. Despite all that is written, camera quality should not be the deciding factor between the S3 and the Razr Maxx HD.

Definitely looking at the Razr Maxx at this point but I still don't feel like paying 300 bones. Anyone know of any deals coming up soon on this beast? Thanks for this review, it's really helped make the decision easier :-D

 

[Raw Dodge]

A 5 year old can see the difference in pictures there's no comparison. The Motorola's take decent pictures outdoors, but any other conditions they are terrible. I use my phone for 99 percent of pictures I take... At work, home, whatever, I have my phone on me. I haven't been unable to place or receive calls due to the weak signal. I admit that my razr had better 4g,and slightly better cell phone reception. It's a tough choice,but I'm staying with the S3 for now.

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[huskur]

A 5 year old can see the difference in pictures there's no comparison. The Motorola's take decent pictures outdoors, but any other conditions they are terrible. I use my phone for 99 percent of pictures I take... At work, home, whatever, I have my phone on me. I haven't been unable to place or receive calls due to the weak signal. I admit that my razr had better 4g,and slightly better cell phone reception. It's a tough choice,but I'm staying with the S3 for now.

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What he said:icon_ laughup:

 

[TisMyDroid]

I think it all boils down to what you need your phone for first & foremost. Some, making phone calls or the data connection is their primary use (although more and more, phone calling is getting less & less). Others, it's a quick and ready quality shooter. Even business wise, some have said they need it more for pics than calls. Others, myself included, need to have a reliable device for phone calls.

Some day Motorola is going to make this decision a no-brainer and put a better camera in there.