OP, maybe if you have known that the (stock) S3 can do the following useful stuff which is NOT possible on Iphone (maybe even with jailbreak), then you would have think twice
- A File Explorer that combines phone and cloud storages (box, gdrive, db etc) using side-by-side views allowing easy movement of files betw. storages. Ability to use the "Open With..." to open file using any registered & installed apps.
- Easily share any files/contents via any registered share streams (BT, Wifi, cloud storages, social networks, usb etc). You can add new share streams easily (by installing apps). No need to wait for OS upgrade like Iphone.
- Ability to download/save any files from any sources (browser, apps etc) into the phone storage. Files in phone storage are accessible by any apps (i.e. no need to reload same copies for different apps)
-Ability to attach multiple files of any types to email (incl. re-edit re-attach). Ability to edit/view any attachments as long as there is a installed app that handles the file type.
- Multi-clipboard (last 50 clippings + predefined text) to easily enter/paste text anywhere.
- Easily set custom ringtone. Just copy rintone files to phone via any available means (bt, wifi, cloud etc). It will show up in ringtone selection. No need to go thru tedious steps (like in iOS)
- Tap on NFC sticker in car will auto turn on BT, start music playing, set the phone to "drive" mode and activate turn-by-turn navigation app.
- Set phone to only allows calls from "Family" contact group from 12-7am. Plus auto reject any calls that is in the blacklist.
- If there is a "meeting" entry in calendar, phone auto change to vibrate mode and only allows "family" and "work" contact group calls during the meeting period. (No need to remember to flip the silent switch on/off like in Iphone)
- Phone conversation recording is auto turned on for calls with a certain prefix. Plus you can play a pre-defined message for callers if you dont pick up the phone.
- Background write entries into a sub Google calendar for calls/sms activities (like a diary). Very useful if you have multiple cell lines. No need to move log/sms from one phone to another any more.
- Direct dial/sms with picture icon on desktop or in folder for quick one touch operation. Plus ability to create shortcuts to any files/contents for quick one-touch access.
- Auto send pre-defined sms/email to contacts birthday / anniversary. Auto backup data. Auto check-in to social networks based on location. Auto background upload of photos to social networks.
- Location-based (cell tower/gps) automation. e.g. when picking up someone auto-send a reminder sms when you are near predefined pickup point. Or turn on/off phone settings (BT, wifi, sound etc) when you enter/exit a certain predefined location.
- Ability to use "live" wallpaper OR ability to auto-change static wallpaper every 10 seconds (only when desktop is active). Plus use transparent icons without labels on desktop screen. Also set double-use gesture for bottom row icons (e.g. tap or swipe-up on the icon for different operations)
- Use widgets to display self-updating current essential info (tw,fb,g+,IMs,stock,weather etc) on the desktop screens. No need for tedious one-by-one opening of apps to view new data.
- Phone will keep the screen on if it detects that you are looking at it (Smart Stay).
- Turn the phone over to switch to vibrate mode (or have ring silenced during incoming call). Tilt phone to zoom when in gallery/browser.
- Quickly toogle phone settings from notification area. Easily set alerts to notify of cell duration/data usage.
- True multi-tasking allows for concurrently running "stacked" applications. Use the hard "Back" button to easily navigate back from stacked application windows. (no need to fumble about and wasting time to restart previous app like in Iphone)
- Fully working and always-on Skype, G+, voip... etc (receive as well as make calls). Plus Integration to phone contact to easily initiate call/video-call/message directly from phone contact.
- Soft keyboard with multi-words prediction and easy punctuations (i.e. less typing). Include Swype like keyboard T9 keyboard. Also in-phone voice to text translated without needing to connect to Internet (jelly bean).
- Easy unlock lockscreen (swipe in any direction - no need to look for unlock switch). Able to use pattern lock or facial unlock. Lock screen includes 4 shortcuts which activate app directly.
- Able to use voice to change phone settings + do navigation + etc (which are not available in iPhone)
- Easily connect portable devices (hard disk, usb-hub, keyboards, game controllers) to phone and use them using the USBToGo capability.
- Ability to create unrestricted phone-to-other-devices wireless connection via Wi-Fi Direct or BT.
- Listen to (airwaves) FM Radio.
- Output display to external monitor using cheap and non-proprietary HDMI-out cable. Or use DLNA to stream to DLNA-enabled devices without needing expensive add-on equipments.
- Able to load into phone and play any media files (avi, mkv, divx) directly without tedious conversion. (i.e. transfer files into phone via bt,wifi,cloud etc and play). Unlike you can only load media from one master itunes PC for Iphone.
- Able to play video in popup window (i.e Popup Play). You can continue to watch video while doing other tasks simultaneously.
- Able to expand phone storage to max 96 Gb. Potential can have unlimited in-phone storage using the USBToGo capability.
- Removable battery for extended use without needing to carry heavy/bulky external battery packs. Replaceable back cover so you can use phone without casing if you want (without worrying of expensive scratch repairs).
- Able to set a reading font size in browser. When zoomed in, text always appear at this specified font size. Text is also reflow to fit the screen for easy reading without side-scrolling.
- Able to press the home-button to answer call or power button to end call. Plus set speed dial numbers on the Phone dialpad.
- Able to SEAMLESSLY replace any stock apps with 3rd party apps to upgrade or improve functionalities. Also, app automatically scale up to match screen size (unlike Iphone 5 which runs older app with letterbox strips)
- Better overall Google-based services/apps. Plus install apps using PC browser.
