samsung or htc help !!!!

[Netty]

I'm finally getting around to changing my phone and dragging myself into the 21st century! I have looked into it before but now I really need to get one.
I am not that keen on all the big new phones
but i do like the Samsung galaxy mini and the HTC wildfire s
all I need it for is mainly texting and calling, I'm not into facebook twitter etc
Those in the know what one would be the best one to get please??!!!

 

[wayneg]

We all have the Wildfire, I have nothing to compare to as these are the 1st smart phones we have had, all 3 of us love them, both myself and Karen were never interested in Facebook on a phone or app's etc, we both really carried a phone for emergencies now we use them for loads of stuff.
People that use them for games etc complain the screen is not good enough on the Wildfire, last thing I would do is play a game on a phone.

 

[2Tiggies]

Definitely HTC rather than Samsung. Sorry about the bias - I have had nothing but problems with Samsung and if this is your first smartphone they are not exactly idiot-proof in one way or another.

I am one for reading countless reviews before making a decision. I suspect that HTC will still win over Samsung if you opt to do a bit of research.

A very biased piece of advice here, but in my eyes there is no contest between the two

 

[Netty]

Great thanks for the advice, I was leaning towards the HTC only because I can get it in purple!!!

 

[skelfbsfb]

My DD had HTC Desire and have several problems they replaced her fone 3 times and they all developed the same problem, she has now got the Samsung Galaxy S 2 which she says is great.

 

[2Tiggies]

There are going to be the odd problems with any type of phone you get, here and there. I have learnt that it may look good to be the first one to get a brand new model, but you become the guinea pig who ends up reporting all the teething problems while they iron out the initial creases. If it's been out at least 6 months, there should be enough reviews to give you a fair idea. Just thought I would add one more consideration.

But most imoportantly: you can get it in purple (yep, I am another one who lurves that colour ) - I would consider it a done deal

 

[crabbie1]

Iv just upgraded charlottes contract( yes a nearly 9 year old) and she had the htc chacha which is great but im not very technical and find it quite complex. For ease i like the samsung but i think htc is the better phone. Im just iphone biast. Lovvvvve my iphone as so easy to use. Good luck jeanette

 

[wideeyes]

My first choice would be samsung Galaxy S2 but if you just need it for texting and calling it probably has more than you need on it. I have heard the wildfire is a good entry level phone.

 

[Goofyish]

I have the HTC desire (unlocked on T Mobile) and love it!

Have not had any technical problems with it at all.

Battery life can suffer if you use the wifi or mobile internet alot, but I think that's the case with any smart phone

 

[mikki.young]

Another HTC desire user here - and happy with it! Looked at the wildfire but was able to get a good deal on the desire and went for the slightly better phone.

 

[wickesy]

I've got an HTC Desire and Dad bought himself a Wildfire a few months ago. It's his first smartphone but he's had no problems at all getting used to it.

 

[aaronandterri]

i just bought myseld a smart phone...my 1st last month after nearly a year of looking...lol only had a normal phone before, had the same one for 5 years prior to this!....i got the Samsung galaxy Ace ...And im pleased with t so far, still dont use it too much but can do the things i want to easily and its n ot too complicated ...which is what put me off getting a new one for ages....but mind u i still only use it ocasionally and probably dont take advantage of everything it does as much as others would.....

 

[Netty]

well I finally ordered a HTC DESIRE S!!!! should be here tomorrow, fingers crossed oh and its in red!!!
thanks for all your advice! I will probably be back asking more questions about apps and what they are