A lot of people have been asking how the HTC Hero compares with the Apple iPhone 3GS. We're pitting an iPhone 3GS 16GB with an HTC Hero and a 16GB microSD card. Now that we got that out of the way, the price of a prepaid 16GB iPhone 3GS is Php38,850 with Globe and the HTC Hero with 16GB microSD card is Php37,799 (Php33,999 + Php3,800). While both the Hero and iPhone 3GS weigh the same at 135 grams, the former is a bit thicker 14.4mm compared to the iPhone at 12.3mm. Of course, the 1350 mAh Li-Ion battery of the Hero is removable and user-replaceable unlike that of the iPhone. And did I mention the Hero can do multi-tasking while the iPhone cannot? While every iPhone fans are waiting for the supposed August/September release of the iPhone 3G in the Philippines, I've rounded up some of the top choices for iPhone 3G alternatives and compared them side by side. I had 4 most likely candidates as a great iPhone alternative -- the HTC Touch Diamond, Nokia N96, Samsung i900 Omnia and the Sony-Ericsson Xperia. Read more in our articles including "HTC Hero vs. iPhone 3GS" and "Top iPhone 3G Alternatives".
A lot of people have been asking how the HTC Hero compares with the Apple iPhone 3GS. We're pitting an iPhone 3GS 16GB with an HTC Hero and a 16GB microSD card.
Now that we got that out of the way, the price of a prepaid 16GB iPhone 3GS is Php38,850 with Globe and the HTC Hero with 16GB microSD card is Php37,799 (Php33,999 + Php3,800). While both the Hero and iPhone 3GS weigh the same at 135 grams, the former is a bit thicker 14.4mm compared to the iPhone at 12.3mm. Of course, the 1350 mAh Li-Ion battery of the Hero is removable and user-replaceable unlike that of the iPhone.
Our coverage of HTC vs iPhone includes: "HTC Hero vs. iPhone 3GS"; "Top iPhone 3G Alternatives"; "iPhone 3G: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Each article provides unique insights and information.