Go Sony Xperia Z!

After having the S2 and S3 I thought I was definitely going yo get the S4, but I was left underwhelmed by it. It looks pretty much like an S3 with a few more features I won't use. Not to mention TouchWiz being ugly as sin.

If I pay over £500 for a phone, I expect it to look and feel that expensive. That is where Apple has always exceeded despite me not being a fan of them. That is also exactly why I am opting for the HTC One. Quite possibly the best looking phone ever IMO.

It has a better UI than the S4, better build, better sound, better screen, and arguably a better camera.

I've had an iPhone for a long time. I still think its top of the line in phones. But I'll be testing the waters on this phone. I don't have a problem with apple. Just tired of the same iOS. Ready for a change and android seems to be stable enough to where it won't piss me off. So here's trying something new. And there's no way in hell I'll ever have a note as a phone. I already had a tablet. Don't need to hold 1 up to my face too.

will the galaxy s4 still only be for humans? Samsung is missing out on big intergalactic alien market share

I got the S2 when if first came out and loved it. Although I only use it for pictures, music, videos and as a phone (whaaa? It's a phone too?!?!?) I loved the screen and how thin and light it was.
Two years later (roughly) and a couple updates later, it annoys the crap out of me. Now it randomly restarts, wifi and 4G periodically turn on whenever thus draining my battery (which easily lasted all day when i first got it) and it gets stuck more often now. I've since removed many apps that I don't use but nothing changed.
I don't know if this is a Samsung, Sprint or Androind deal but when you release updates it's supposed to enhance the product, not piss off the customer.
For this reason, IF (more like when) Apple comes out with a larger screen and thin profile, I will definitely be considering it.
Yes I know I can install a custom rom (did it with my Droid X) but I really don't care that much or want to spend the time, I just want it to work as it should and if they can't do that then I will look for someone who can.