Anyone tried both Samsung-Galaxy and iphone ?

Attar_
Attar_ Posts: 14 Member
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Should I switch from Samsung-Galaxy to iphone ?
Any advice ?
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  • Attar_
    Attar_ Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you all.
    Any more advice please.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,724 Member
    Go to the store and play with the latest versions of each phone?
  • Attar_
    Attar_ Posts: 14 Member
    JaneiR36 wrote: »
    Go to the store and play with the latest versions of each phone?

    Thank you,
    Still the better way is to have advice from someone tried both, a lot of issues can not appear during quick check in the store
  • Kvm11628
    Kvm11628 Posts: 7,386 Member
    I tried both and I crush iOS. Apple trumps Samsung for me
  • YourBeautiful2
    YourBeautiful2 Posts: 77 Member
    I've had both the Samsung Glaxaxy S5 and the iPhone 6 Plus ... Personally I like the operating system better on the iPhone. I liked the galaxy because you could customize it more, but that's really the only thing I would say is better than the iPhone. The iPhone is by far the best in my opinion .. It has a large display, better picture quality to me and you can get more apps I feel like on the iPhone, I just missed my iPhone when I was using the Galaxy ... But again that's just my opinion!
  • slinkybinkydog
    slinkybinkydog Posts: 38,959 Member
    I like my iPhone 6
  • gemdiver00
    gemdiver00 Posts: 77 Member
    edited May 2016
    iPhone all the way, volume buttons on my galaxy phone and Samsung tablet broke (phone was in otter box case and the tablet was also in a caseI do miss a few things about having an android phone which I won't discuss here.

    That being said I'm on my 3rd iPhone. 1st phone had this weird display glitch. 2nd phone was dropped on tile and the screen cracked. So far this 3rd phone seems to be holding up.
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    iPhone is soooo User Friendly! I could never switch back to anything else! :)
  • Attar_
    Attar_ Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you all
    Appreciate your replies.
  • MsAmandaNJ
    MsAmandaNJ Posts: 1,248 Member
    My experience is with iPhone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S3, so my opinion comparing the two may be dated. I prefer iPhone for texting, the keyboard layout is perfect and there is iMessage. Galaxy is great for everything else, it's just easier to use - larger screen, back button. Although it's a bit large for texting, it does have Swype, which is fantastic. I don't know how the Samsung is with music, I still use the iPhone as a player (I hate how iTunes takes over your music, screws with my organization method). Someone mentioned all the extra bloat galaxy comes with, its true, there's a lot on it I don't use our know what it does. I don't think I'd get the iPhone again, but I am very excited about the Galaxy S7.
  • Attar_
    Attar_ Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you so much
  • TheCrawlingChaos
    TheCrawlingChaos Posts: 462 Member
    The phone my employer provided me was an iphone. My personal phone is a rooted android. I personally hate the iphone. I like the customization I have with the android. There are so many great utilities you can get on android that you can't get on an apple device. and being a developer I like being able to make stuff and just throw it on the phone and have it work. But I can understand someone would like a cleaner experience with the iphone.
  • yusaku02
    yusaku02 Posts: 3,472 Member
    Personal phone: Galaxy S5
    Work phone: iPhone 6

    The Samsung is superior in every way except one. The iPhone has a better camera. If I had to choose only one it's going to be the Samsung every time.
  • Attar_
    Attar_ Posts: 14 Member
    Thank you all, more advice are welcomed
  • Guns_N_Buns
    Guns_N_Buns Posts: 1,899 Member
    Currently, I've been debating on whether to upgrade to the S7 or go back to the iPhone. I have a Galaxy S5 now. I think I like the looks of the iPhone more, and I don't know if this stems from me falling into the fad trap of iPhone marketing. I do miss iMessage, but again, I don't know why the 3 little dots would be enough motivator for me to jump ship, but I do miss those damn indicators. Sometimes I 'text' on my MacBook Pro using iMessage just to feel "cool" again.

    Galaxy was sick at first, I really liked the expandable memory and the customization. However, as of late, my phone seems pretty dang sluggish and I'm getting sick of all this filler or 'bloatware'; it gets to the point where I want to go back to the "basics", so to speak, and stick with the simplicity of iPhone.

    I'd recommend that you just buy an iPhone 5S or something off of ebay -- so you can play around with the interface and not be 'committed' to a $700+ debt -- to determine if you like it. As I understand it, not much (significant) has changed, except for a bit of a processor speed increase.
  • Sarc_Warrior
    Sarc_Warrior Posts: 430 Member
    Recently switched from iPhone to S6. Love the Samsung
  • vladpatrick04
    vladpatrick04 Posts: 52 Member
    ncorbett0411 wrote: »
    It has a large display, better picture quality to me

    Well the iPhone 6Plus is a a newer generation than the S5, so is totally normal to be better than the S5 which is the last generation
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I have both...iphone for work and samsung for personal. I much prefer my samsung.
  • vladpatrick04
    vladpatrick04 Posts: 52 Member
    Anout Samsung you got to keep in mind is using a modified version of Android which is TouchWiz (which is slower than basic android and had a lot of stuff from samsung) but it can be changed.

    The iPhone has a better OS, that can work and look faster on less strong components.

    Im a Samsung User with an S5 and i never had any problems with it except a few small restrictions here and there, i'd like to switch to iPhone cause id like to try it out (im more of an visual guy, if it looks cool im cool with it) and i always tought iPhone cameras are a lil better than others i dont know why, cause spec wise they are not.
  • 2011rocket3touring
    2011rocket3touring Posts: 1,346 Member
    How much do you want to do with your phone?
    Calls, text and facebook? Android.
    Music production, video editing, fitness tracking, finance management, photo editing? iPhone. All these things CAN be done on Android, but not as efficiently.
    Now, if your a IT guy, you'll find the Apple ecosystem "confining", if you need to get things done you'll find it "efficient".
  • Reneesjourney2bfit
    Reneesjourney2bfit Posts: 32 Member
    I have a Samsung S5 Active...Had it since it came out, my son wanted the new IPhone, I tried playing with it to see if I wanted to change phones, not a chance. I've dropped my phone, have gotten it in water, among other things and never had to worry about it breaking or not working. (That's with all Actives) My son dropped his phone a week after he got it, the screen broke. I hate the ios operating system, and for the Samsung if you don't like the "bloat" as it's been called, just delete it, not that difficult. I could probably live with my phone for another couple years but I want the 7, so I can get the oculusrifts ( 3D glasses). I will always be a Samsung girl...
  • festerw
    festerw Posts: 233 Member
    If you're not a fan of all the pre-installed software from Samsung get a Nexus device. They are the basic Android interface which is much easier to use than Touchwiz, IMO.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I've used both and always go back to my iPhones. For me, the lack of software updates on Android phones VS timely iOS updates on iPhone made my decision to return to the iPhone that much easier.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    I've used both and always go back to my iPhones. For me, the lack of software updates on Android phones VS timely iOS updates on iPhone made my decision to return to the iPhone that much easier.
  • festerw
    festerw Posts: 233 Member
    Eileen_S wrote: »
    I've used both and always go back to my iPhones. For me, the lack of software updates on Android phones VS timely iOS updates on iPhone made my decision to return to the iPhone that much easier.

    This is also not an issue with Nexus devices, they are the first devices updated since there are no carrier or manufacturer added applications.
  • pechepanda
    pechepanda Posts: 7,939 Member
    both phones have good points, I think its really a personal preference.
    My parents both have galaxy s6 and its great and they love it but i find it a bit uncomfortable to use because android is quite different from ios.
    i prefer my iphone 6, but i think thats mostly because all my other devices sync up to it best while my pen doesnt sync up to android at all.
  • Sirius66TheBeat
    Sirius66TheBeat Posts: 72 Member
    Still waiting for any new news on the LG G3 Pro...6" screen and loaded with sweet specs.
  • GBO323
    GBO323 Posts: 333 Member
    Current Phone: Galaxy S7

    I started with using iPhones and liked how well it synced music with my PC iTunes app. Until....

    One day I crashed my PC and had to re-format. Next time I connected my iPhone, it had to blank it out and re-format as well. iPhones can only be linked to one computer, Androids don't have that limitation AND at times, come in handy as a backup USB drive for files. Can't do that on iPhone.

    Since that day, I've been on Android. Nexus phones do have the simplistic feel, but with the latest iteration of the TouchWiz on the Galaxy S7 being less in the way, I prefer the TW since it adds customizations that are lacking on the Nexus vanilla OS.

    As far as the camera, the S7/Note 5 has been lauded with having the best camera on a smartphone....period.

    For me, I've found apps that fill the void from my iPhone days and when I can get up to 2 days of battery life without a case...AND use SamsungPay wherever I can swipe a credit card...the decision to stay specifically with Samsung Flagships makes it easy.

    Hope this helps....

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