Iphone or Samsung and why?

dbkyser
dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
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Just curious to what you use and why. Guessing many of us use phones for similar things like fitness apps and social media curious to what everyone is using.

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  • PAFC84
    PAFC84 Posts: 1,871 Member
    TeacupsAndToning wrote: »
    I've always used an android and at this point my home electronics are so integrated with Google that it would be a major pain to replace them.

    I used to use apple but they are so frigging expensive. Now I use an android smartphone that is not a well known brand at all. Much cheaper and works.
  • slbf42
    slbf42 Posts: 449 Member
    Apple all the way. My household is now so invested in the Apple architecture that anything else doesn't make sense. So far I haven't seen a new feature that would make the pain of changing over worthwhile.
  • WillBeThin86
    WillBeThin86 Posts: 135 Member
    I've used both. They each have their own issues.
  • dbkyser
    dbkyser Posts: 612 Member
    I have and use both, each has things I love. My bank supports apple pay, but not android and that is a pain if I forget my wallet.
  • MrSith
    MrSith Posts: 1,636 Member
    dbkyser wrote: »
    I have and use both, each has things I love. My bank supports apple pay, but not android and that is a pain if I forget my wallet.

    If you forget your wallet then you are not an adult enough to buy anything.



    Samsung for the win........Apple buys screens off Samsung in case you didn't know......So your iphone is sporting Samsung screens right now.
  • dc8066
    dc8066 Posts: 1,439 Member
    Samsung, jus' cause my phone and I bonded a long time ago, and I don't like changes :)
  • helena99716
    helena99716 Posts: 62 Member
    I use a Samsung atm, and I like it, but I'm getting bored of it, the only phone I've ever used was a Samsung, so I'll be switching to iPhone next year, hopefully, to switch it up a bit. :D
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
    edited November 2017
    Android because I don't need a *kitten* *kitten* iTunes account to do anything on it.

    But I use both. I don't like apple and it's over priced lack of features.

    Android had everything the new iPhone had last year and at half the cost. Android phones also are just as reliable.
  • DISCIPLINEEQUALSFREEDOM
    DISCIPLINEEQUALSFREEDOM Posts: 1,384 Member
    I really like the Note 8...
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
    I had an android but I threw it away and got an iPhone for the sole purpose of being able to post pics from the mfp app. Worth every penny.

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  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Always have been an android & Google person.
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  • JeepHair77
    JeepHair77 Posts: 1,291 Member
    I had 3 iPhones, but switched to Android about 2 years ago. I'll never go back.

    That said, I don't think iPhone and Samsung are the only good choices. I love my Samsung S5 (you read that right - I'm like, 4 generations back and I STILL love it!). I have a Pixel 1 for work, and it is easily the best phone I've ever had.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I prefer apple quality and architecture, but I support both all the time.

    Hardware wise, they do everything the same, with minuscule tech spec advantages only brand loyal lemmings can quote and argue about. For every day users, they do exactly the same at about the same level. What really matters is the operating system and how intuitive and responsive it is to the individual user's needs. That is really what sells the phone. Everything else is marketing and blind following.
  • djeffreys10
    djeffreys10 Posts: 2,312 Member
    Galaxy S8, because I feel no reason to pay an exorbitant amount of money for the features of a Galaxy S6 just because it's sold by Apple.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,508 Member
    I use whatever is laying around at the time.

    *shrug
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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    iPhone 8 and S8 have about the same specs with a nod to S8.
    And are about a $200 price difference retail.
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  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    _MistahJ_ wrote: »
    Android over Apple. Apple's innovations died with Jobs.

    Meh, I think it dies with the original iPhone. Aside from the original making calls, surfing the internet, messaging, and taking videos/pics, what innovation has there really been?

    Basically marginal marketed money making spec increases and a few gimmicks. Why spend a lot on R&D when Samsung and Apple can just repackage the same exact technology with new bells and whistle and make bank? Reminds me of Microsoft Office! lol...
  • Momepro
    Momepro Posts: 1,509 Member
    edited November 2017
    I sold cellphones for Target for several years, and definitely always preferred Android to Apple. Apples are great if you want a device that does what it needs to, the first time and without any fuss. Especially if you prefer to keep out of the box settings, and don't like messing with stuff. Androids are more for power users who like versatility, and want a device that will adjust to thier needs instead of the other way around.
    There are plenty of both types of people, and I actually vit pretty good at figuring out if someone would be haplier with Iphone or Android.After all, returns and exchanges are expemsive, lol.
    I can honestly say that the majority of the salespeople I dealt with, including the reps from the carriers tended to have Androids, and eventually leaned more towards Samsung than HTC or LG. The ones that did have Iphones, almost always also had an Android, although of course there are always a few exceptions who preferred Apple only.
    Personally, I have been a Note lover since the 2, and my 8 is a friggin awesome device with a sweet camera.
  • sgt1372
    sgt1372 Posts: 3,997 Member
    edited November 2017
    Samsung S5 because it has a removable and replaceable battery.

    No need to recharge if you've got a fully charged battery in your pocket, as I always do.
  • DAGridesagain
    DAGridesagain Posts: 132 Member
    Not iPhone, despite everyone else in the family using them.

    Samsungs are not the only Android phones to choose from. I chose differently - Sony Xperia XZ Premium, but I understand that those (the majority here?) in the US may not, due to its fingerprint scanner being disabled.

    Previously Microsoft Lumia 950XL, which I would still recommend until MS decided it was, in their opinion, a 'good idea' to end W10M.
  • xFunctionalStrengthx
    xFunctionalStrengthx Posts: 4,928 Member
    TeacupsAndToning wrote: »
    I've always used an android and at this point my home electronics are so integrated with Google that it would be a major pain to replace them.

    I've been using Android since the HTC Dream/G1 came out in 2008. I was already heavily into Gmail and other apps, so it made sense. Even more so now. I did try an iPhone5 for about a year to see what all the fuss was about. But, couldn't do it since everything was heavily integrated, and iOS doesn't play nice with Google.

    My current phones are the Google Nexus 6P, and 5X. The 6P is my primary device, and the 5X is my backup phone in case my 6P is lost/broken. I also have the Nexus 9 tablet. All are on Google Fi network.

    Can't stand Samsung. Nothing but problems due to the crap that Samsung puts on top of Android, as well as what AT&T does to phones with their stuff. There's something to be said about the pure Android OS. No added crap from phone or service providers.
  • sw33tp3a1
    sw33tp3a1 Posts: 5,065 Member
    Samsung because it's all I know.
  • ManBehindTheMask
    ManBehindTheMask Posts: 615 Member
    edited November 2017
    Both my personal and business phones are IPhone. Used to have Samsung, but i much prefer IOS TBH
  • mgalsf12
    mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
    iPhone simply because I have an iPad and a MacBook Air...they are all linked.
  • xFunctionalStrengthx
    xFunctionalStrengthx Posts: 4,928 Member
    31shines wrote: »
    I have always had Android until recently. I'm helping someone out for the next year and a half so I'm on their account with an iPhone but then I'm back to Verizon and my Android. The only thing I like about iPhone is video chat with my family out of town

    You can do that with google hangouts so long as they have an account as well.

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