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iPhone 4S battles Android in Consumer Reports tests

iPhone 4S battles Android in Consumer Reports tests

Thinking about getting that special someone a new phone for Christmas? A slick, fancy smartphone could score you big points, but which one is best?

With all the buzz, Apple’s iPhone 4S tops a lot of lists this holiday season, but is it worth it? Consumer Reports testers say it is a great phone. It’s faster than the iPhone 4, and the improved camera takes better photos.

Another perk is the voice-activated personal assistant, Siri, which works well and even has a sense of humor. Ask it for the meaning of life, and here’s the response you get: “I can’t answer that now, but give me some time to write a very long play in which nothing happens.”

Even with all that, Consumer Reports says plenty of other smartphones perform just as well, or even better, than the iPhone 4S.

“Several phones we tested weigh less than the 4S and have larger screens,” Consumer Reports’ Mike Gikas said.

The Samsung Galaxy S2 is one of them. It has a bigger screen that’s great for Web browsing and watching video.

Size isn’t the only factor to consider. Another important consideration is speed.

“Many of the Android phones we tested run on 4G networks and are faster than iPhones,” Gikas said. “That means that content downloads more quickly and videos run smoother.”

For Verizon customers, the $300 Motorola Droid Bionic gets Consumer Reports top rating. For Sprint, T-Mobile or AT&T customers, the the $200 Samsung Galaxy S2 topped the ratings.

Consumer Reports says a big selling point with the iPhone is compatibility for users who own other Apple devices, such as an iPad or Mac computer.

[Thanks: http://www.wral.com]

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