Many people come out for or against my reviews / comments on these devices. I figure that since I own a Note 10 and many others before and also an Iphone 11 pro and many iPhones before that; I am qualified in my own little way to review these devices in the way I deem fit. I am not loyal to any brand. As much as possible I will even stay away from brand exposing shirts. I don't see why I have to pay to advertise for these companies. A certain German car marque advertises that you have arrived when you own their cars. I say, "when I have arrived, I may choose their car. Therefore, they have to feel honored that I have chosen them". I think it is good that you are bringing the idea of brand loyalty to a correct viewpoint. Hope to expand more of this with you. Alan Atkinson alan.dazzles@gmail.com
I'm a Samsung fan & you're right about the updates. They do need to bypass your phone carrier when it comes to updates. That's one thing thats hurting android. The carrier can do their own separate update for phones.
Can you not buy phones sim free in the States? I'm in the UK and always buy SIM free and then get a cheap SIM free contract that you can cancel with 30 days notice. I bought a Samsung A70 which I got for £240 (about $297) and my sim only contact is £10 a month (about $12) I get unlimited calls and texts with 12gb 4g data. No carrier software at all but even if you buy under monthly contract I've never known any phone to have carrier software installed. Sounds like carriers in the US have way too much power.
I did the exact opposite loyal apple customer since the 1st iPhone just got bored with Apple refusing to change their phones but a bigger price every year... galaxy s20 fan now
Did the same thing. Switched to the S20 Ultra and not looking back. Still have an iPhone but it is collecting dust right now. Samsung provides security updates for 4 years. That is what matters. The s8 still works the same with more features than the iPhone 11. It's a matter of personal preference
I did the exact same thing. I just got bored with IOS which I've used since the 3GS. I have the Note 10+ now and I'm really enjoying this phone. I do miss faceid and imessage every know and then but not enough for me to go back full time to an iphone.
@@ngartola definitely a personal preference I'll never say never that I will get an iPhone again they just have to step up and make it worth my money again
I'm moving to Apple when the iPhone 12 is released for 3 reasons: 1. As a Samsung user in the UK, I'm tired of getting ripped off with their Exynos chips. 2. Updates are a pain with Android and always have been, particularly Samsung. 3. The depreciation of Android phones, especially flagships, is laughable.
One would think the UK boys done held a conference. Been saying the exact same thing to my friend like literally almost word for word. First reason had me seething. And its not just the chips even the camera...apparently USA gets a sony made special camera that trounces the proprietary one and we pay more on average with Sammy 🤦🏾♂️
1 thing I know of is they're using AMD Arm designed chips from next year, so hopefully this will address the disparity between the snapdragon variety. I've been on Samsung for 10 years, but I won't buy another one until they address this either
@@kemuelenders5340 they would depreciate slower if they received support for 5 years, like Apple. On the positive side, wait 3 months after release and you get hundreds off the original price
I see your points and I understand where you’re coming from. But after using the XR for the last 2 months (second phone) I could not replace it as my main device the One Plus 7 pro. But yeah the XR is cool and it works. Just not my cup of tea for everyday use
Travis, this is by far the best video I've ever seen on iOS vs Android. Your points are well argued and well reasoned. I have the Note 10+ and several Apple phones, including the 11 Pro Max, which is my daily driver. They are both great operating systems for different reasons and I enjoy both. But I've chosen to make the Pro Max my daily driver precisely because, as you so aptly pointed out, most of the features on the Note 10+ I rarely if ever use and everything I do use daily and rely upon, including long battery life, my Pro Max excels at. And that's all that matters to me. Keep up the excellent work!
For me personally I will always bounce back and forth too. I like the switch up. I have certain things from both system I really enjoy. You the Man Travis!!
As a longtime Android user I can't argue any of those points, I love my Note 10 plus but I'm legitimately looking at an Iphone for the first time since the 3gs
@@metallion0738 I'm thinking the same thing. Currently have the Note 10+ and considering the iPhone 12...but idk. Im so conflicted on what to gey..I know its just a phone but it seriously has been stressing me out lately...as someone who loves tech.
@@Smg_Glxy I switched form S10 to Iphone 11 a few months back, It's my fist iphone, i have no other apple devices and i can honestly say - Iphones are superior - face id, OS, battery, camera, updates, all is better on that phone, it was well worth to switch
@@Smg_Glxy you shouldn't feel pressured to do anything get what you like and what you want just because everyone has one doesn't mean got to especially if it's not obligated
@@adalbert93_75 Superior not really face id simplicity and updates yea but battery cameras and OS it's debatable and it's a different story and there's also 3d fingerprint which is on par with face id
This is the best video I've heard on the update issue with Android. They need some kind of industry consortium that controls the updates. But that will require Google to give up some control. I noticed that Google worked with Samsung on Android 12. Maybe something is in the works. The update issue is the primary reason I don't/won't jump to Android.
Ironically the only thing keeping me from switching to iOS full time is multitasking, PiP, and a side drawer (like the edge panels on Samsung). Great video man! (Don't have your hopes up for the Note 20 man! Expect the same camera from S20 and more spen gimmicks rather than true features. (In other words, keep the iphone man. keep the iphone!)
I'm hoping the Note 20 is worth the upgrade from my Note 10 Plus. Also hoping the price is not too ridiculous. If it is, then I will get a One Plus 8 Pro. I have a XS Max just in case I want to switch it up with iOS.
Caddi I understand man. I'm on the note 9 right now. For me personally the note 10 didn't feel like an upgrade at all. If anything it was a downgrade imo. Loss headphone jack, led notification, iris scanner, fingerprint gestures...all for what? A punch hole? Nah. I hope the note 20 brings the heat. Otherwise I'm gonna have to jump ship too. Thinking about going over to the Microsoft Duo or picking up a Galaxy fold 2 (after they drop in price of course lol). I don't mind keeping my note longer. This phone has been the best phone I've ever owned in my entire life and DeX has even saved my job lol
I'm switching too. My first Android phone was the HTC EVO from Sprint many, many years ago and have never owned an Apple product. I'm at that age where I don't care about "customization" of icons or themes (I have the Galaxy S20 currently - a beautiful phone)but I think I may have changed icons 1x in the past month or so. The whole customization argument for me is a moot point. I just want something "different". It's also why I'm switching to MacBook Air after always using Windows. Wish me luck - I'm "going in".
#RIPOnePlus I’m staying with my iPhone XR for now...my other phone Samsung Galaxy S4 finally died.....I would be seriously frustrated if I stayed in the “walled garden” and didn’t explore other OS....I understand why people get intimidated by switching OS, but it keeps things from getting stale. I make it a point to stay agnostic for options.....Thanks Travis! BTW Bigfoot is real and he is awesome..😎
Spookish yes it does. And he used it correctly. In the tech world _agnostic_ means “independent” or “noncommittal.” You’ll typically hear it as “product agnostic” when describing a technical approach that works across various systems.
While I can appreciate the support and simplicity of ios, I could never see myself switching due to the amount of limitations and smaller touches that android(Samsung specifically) nails down. Things like Samsung pay, getting a call that doesn't take up your entire screen and disrupts what you're doing, PIP for RUclips, Twitch, etc., notification icons, an actual universal "back" command, customizability and so much more! I could never leave all that and to me, it's worth the trade off because I upgrade every 2-3 years anyway so OS updates aren't a big deal for me.
Exactly!!!! Everything you said is SPOT on as to why I choose Android(Note 10 plus). Yeah I honestly do also like the IPad and wish Samsung Note Flex would step to that level so the integration would lead me from an IPad! Apple just has a lot of quirks to the iPhone I don't like and many sales sucker ploys that make them the actual pimp!
Flash363 I think the same works in both ways. Leaving Airdrop, iMessages, iCloud Match, Apple Watch, using a remote on your phone or your watch for the Apple TV, integration with Macs and iPads, FaceTime, etc is not worth the good things that Android offers in my case. Also, iOS is more stable, consistent and you don’t have to be wondering every day which of all your widgets is draining the battery.
@@Real_American_DAD ahhh, that's one thing I wouldn't know of, I had a 6S that I bought for review purposes but never really used it as my main device. Interesting, I can definitely see how they'd be more than able to charge more for certain apps
@@Flash363 I'd have no problem buying an iPhone but "honestly" > just about EVERY i-phone app is more expensive than its android counterpart (& also, some "free" android apps are "pay" apps on IOS.) ... But, dont take my word for it. You can compare apps & you'll see the difference. ... NOTE: I'm not ANTI-i-phone. I'm just used to customizing SOO MANY THINGS on Android ... which isn't possible on IOS.
I have no loyalty to any brand especially since I'm the one paying for, and I could care less about an ecosystem, and saying all that I prefer Android because of certain reasons, but I buy my phones and keep them and do not resale them because i may know someone who needs a phone and most ppl I know don't know anything but iPhones and Samsung's and they have no clue about the features from either side from a tech standpoint they just want a functional phone that they can call, text and watch RUclips and tik too, and take a quick pic or go live...and that's it...
Android fanboy here. Thanks for all the great videos Travis. Everything I use is in the google ecosystem so Apple has no hooks in me. #riponeplus #lgfanboy
I went back to Apple in November last year (2019) after having Android for about 4 years and a friend and RUclips made me switch, I totally agree with Android software updates when I had Samsung, it was a bloody nightmare, where as I know I will get updates all the time on the same day, Im happy. Only thing I find with Android is able to do allot more things with customisation and there are certain apps I cant get on iOS bit can on Android. But I can safely say that I would probably stick with Apple plus hopefully in time get an iPad hope to get the pro as want to learn and do video editing
I mostly agree with you Travis, but I have one correction. Samsung gives 4 years of security updates. My Samsung Galaxy S8 has got monthly security updates for 3 years and will get a further year of quarterly security updates #RIPOneplus
You literally described my logic for potentially making the move to Apple this year. Been an Android user since the Droid Incredible (currently have a Note 9) and it's gonna be either the Note 20 ultra/plus/whatever they call the premium model, or the iPhone 12max based on what's presented later this year as my next upgrade.
Man I'm in the same boat. I feel pressured to get an iPhone 12 because everyone else just seems to have one and honestly, I think I'm slowly giving in on the whole iPhone status and blue bubbles thing. Currently have the Note 10+ and not sure which route to take.
Get Google phone and get the fast update because I am using android 11 developer preview I will tell you apart from camera video recording And you are like massage person don't waste your money on iPhone if you are not living in the USA Google phones are better When it comes to still image photography Live transcribe Google assistant Google lens for copying text and searching items Google feed Customization Google translate And you will save money when you wait small after lunching for the price to drop I have used iPhone for years I switched to Google pixel 3xl last year and this was my first android phone
That’s why there’s different choices my dude..Google pixel is a good phone..I like android too..just like Apple a little better..I would go with Android if I there was something that attracted me to it
Lol I spent my entire childhood in Uganda, East Africa. There were Samsung stores every two buildings I've lived in Germany eight years now I've never seen a single Apple Store. They are like the Lochness monster....
KEN BEE Think Apple stores are mostly focused in the US or major European cities. Here in NZ I think the only Apple store is in Auckland. For most of us we tend to buy them from carrier stores like Vodafone.
I’m glad when you said that android fans should not get annoyed / offended, if you disagree with some things about android. I always believed it’s perfectly okay to have different opinions, even if you disagree with someone. As long as you don’t hurt the other person, or force them to agree with you etc. Then all is fine. And I reckon that’s why it may trigger some people: the bad experiences with the loud mouths, the trolls, the “shut up, I’m always right” folks. Well....that’s some people. But some can talk, even disagree, but still be civilized. And you are one of them. Heck even as an iphone user since the iPhone 4, I won’t lie we have some faults within Apple. They almost an inside joke with apple fans too 😂 but again it’s civilized if with someone like you, never any fight or argument or debate. I’m glad we can talk so calmly whether in the comments, or live chat in the podcast shows :)
I live in a country with no apple stores but their after sales service is stupid amazing! Theyve tied up with third parties for service and repairs. Like i broke my macbook charger once and i made an appointment at this service place, i walked in and i was like hey im X and they took my broken charger, ran diagnostics on it for 5 mins and then handed me a new charger ( I was under warranty) no fuss no hidden fees they didnt even ask for the receipt! The same thing with my iPhone i needed the battery swapped out, the apple tech support lady on imessage ran a remote diagnostic test on my iphone and shes like yep your battery is weak, there are three service centers near you. Shall i make an appointment? and she did all the work for me, i walked in they replaced my battery for a reasonable price and that was it! Im floored by the customer service. keep in mind this is in a country with 0 apple stores and where iphones and macbooks arent even that popular.This is why I stick with apple
#RIPOnePlus Travis, Thanks for keeping it real. Please point me in the right direction. As consumers, how do "we" go about demanding change with out pissing off the powers that be or abandoning the Android platform? As for me, Android works for me.... I really want that NOTE 20!! ...but IOs is calling....
This upload only applies to America. Lot's of Samsung stores here in the UK and throughout Europe. Android phones don't come loaded with carrier software here either and we have access to much better value Android phones than you do in the US unless you import. Outside of America iMessage is irrelevant for instance. An iPhone costs between £800 and over £1000 - that's well over $1000 where as you get a great Android for the equivalent $200 that will do everything 99% of users need.
I love your honest and logical explanation i have never been an iphone User but i was considering giving it a try given that my note 9 will no longer receive any more updates after this
I agree with you 100% I have multiple Android phones that have 2 year old OS. and last Security update from the Spring of 2019. That is dangerous in this time of security breaches. My Essential PH1 is on Android 10 but it will need to be replaced this fall. Pixel here I come ...
I always use Samsung pay and love it. I just really like the flexibility and the s-pen and use it all the time. My husband does have iPhone because it is simpler for him to use. Perhaps sometime I may get an iPhone as my second phone and see how that goes.
I've had both systems, and to be honest I cannot get use to iPhone, with android you can do so much more, and I love Samsung and Google pixel phones, Apple I like better for desk top, tablets and laptops better, it's all a matter of taste any way.
Couldn't agree more on your comments and I'm switching back from Android to an iPhone for the same reasons as you mentioned. I have sold my P30 and awaiting delivery of a SE.
I have landed in this exact same spot, my patience with the quirks of Android is no longer there. I will be buying the iPhone 11 Pro Max Monday, and upgrading to the 12 when it arrives. Will keep my OP 7 Pro on my 2nd line because I love watching content on it.
Had android for like 10 years always said apple was just way over priced finally after the iPhone XS Max came out I gave them a try I can’t imagine going back apple products are so well built and the software is 2nd to none. To top it all off you know when a new feature comes out on the iPhone it’s well made and will work 100% of the time and not just be thrown together just to say the phone has something new
Updates are the primary reason I left Android as well, after almost 10 years with it. I miss a lot of things, but as an example of the disparity between Android and iOS, my Pixel 1 got its final updates last October; my wife's iPhone 5S never got iOS 13, but it was still getting security updates as recently as March 2020. That's 6.5 years of updates. So far. Discovering that certain apps are head and shoulders better was a wonderful surprise (it's not just Instagram that's better on iOS: I use MS Teams for work and the differences are like night and day). One day I might go back. We'll see. Glad to find another techie who isn't tribal about it. =)
“It just works!” No truer statement can be made about Apple and their products! This is why i stay with them. My 2016 iPhone 7 Plus still works great. It’s still receiving updates to this day. Its very smooth and runs nice and fast. Yes it can’t compare with the 11 Pro, but my point is it works as well today as it did the day out of the box. Apple makes high quality products that last. So yes i’ll pay more for an iPhone then “some” Android phones because i know it will last me minimum 5 years and then i can hand it down to my kids and they can use it for another few years. I love how i can start something on my iPhone and it will sync automatically with my iPad Pro or Mac. It just works. Like Travis mentioned, this is why the SE2020 is such a fantastic deal. Yes, its the old Home Button style, but for someone like my kid or my mother its absolutely perfect for them. I know its reliable, i know it will be receiving updates for the next 5 years and it takes advantage of Apple’s superior ecosystem if they need it.
bogoljub djordjevic your S4 stopped getting updates in 2015. The iPhone 5s that came out the same year just barely lost support last year (2019) when IOS13 released.
I am following the same path you are. I have been on Android since the HTC EVO. I have had Samsung phones from the Notes 4, 5,, 8, 9, with the S7 Edge in the middle, Pixel 3A and LG G8. I am simply bored with Android. I am moving to an iPhone for a while. But every point you made is the exact same reasons I am switching.
I thank you for touching the topic of what happens when an android phone goes bust. Where do I go to get it fixed? With Apple I can just go to the Apple store. For me the premium that I am paying Apple just for the service is justified. And I have had amazing service experiences at the Apple stores. Thank you again for shedding light on this for the people cause absolutely nobody else in the RUclips tech review community talks about it. Good job and good luck!
There’s a Samsung store at the mall near me in NY and when I brought my Note 9 there because it was having issues. They sent me away and told me to call their 1 800 number to set up a repair! Never had any experience like the at an Apple store! Just saying 🤷🏾♂️
Travis, you sure do change your mind quickly. I just finished watching two of your videos. The first one was from 2019 in which you gave reasons to switch from iPhone to Samsung s10. In it you gushed about the ability to customize and about how unbeatable Samsung pay is. You said it was great because you could use it anywhere there's a card reader. Said you had been using it for four years and loved it. Immediately after watching that video I hear you saying in this one that customizing is overrated and that you're more interested in having a fixed system that works well. Then you said there wasn't much use in Samsung pay because you rarely used it and didn't want to go through the hassle of convincing cashiers that it would work. Thanks a lot for the advice.
I agree with a lot of what you say but I have to say I have used almost all the devices on the market and my choice is samsung for features I use daily. IG is way better on iOS for the record
Great vid Travis. I have to say I agree with you. I too left Android after 9 years for the iPhone11 back in September. FaceTime and iMessage are so good especially with my friends and family who have iPhones. AirDrop has made it so easy to share stuff as well. And you are right my friend certain apps are better on IOS. Like Instagram. I’m completely happy and so far don’t have a desire to go back. You are spot on with all those points in the vid! Awesome analysis!
PTK my statement was that it’s the slowest form of storage. That is correct. How is that baseless? if your spending lots of money on fast micro storage, you’re definitely eliminating the benefit. Most people buy the cheapest form of sd card. For $100, you can upgrade your internal storage. And micro sd still has the issue of data security (anyone can remove the card), and data loss (again, I’ve had many cards fuck up, in fact one made my Samsung s8 stop working)
We have Samsung stores in Australia. They are useless. I bought a phone as a gift online, was brand new in box. It was dead on arrival. I took it to Samsung and they said sorry it’s an international version we can’t do anything. I can take my iPhone to Apple Antarctica and they will replace it. I used the note 9 for about 8 months and it was great. One of the speakers stopped working so I took it under warranty to the Samsung store. They took it to send for repair and gave me no replacement phone to use in the meantime. Apple fix it on the spot or give you a new one. Apples customer service is FAR superior to any other manufacturer
Oh haha I just remembered. My husband and brother went to the Samsung store to look around. There was a tv that you could use swipe gestures with to control it. It wouldn’t work. The store guy couldn’t get it to work and they all just stood their laughing. Samsung is so experimental. Every new feature they release is not refined and is like a beta product
I agree with Travis, I hated when my Samsung would update. the updates would usually mess everything up, it took such a long time, and it made me mad when it changed my whole lay out on my phone. Great video, explained very well.
Well, I never used IOS on Instagram 😂 and I bet, you didn't too 😉 Just a mixup that made me laugh. Nice Video on common sense. As usual, Travis 😊 Oh, and yes, the Android Update System is a tragedy
I completely understand your statements and actually agree with most. However... The ONE thing that I cannot stand about the iPhone is Siri. I use the Google Assistant multiple times everyday. In the car to listen to and respond to messages, get directions, find a place to eat and who delivers food in today's pandemic world. I tried Siri once. ONCE. Nope...never switching to an iPhone unless Siri matures into something less aggravating. Loved the iMessage and FaceTime also, but hardly used it over, "Hey Google...Duo call Dan and message Mary that I'll be late." Yeah...Google and RCS messaging has finally arrived. Good video Travis. Always food for thought. I will stay with your channel to see which phone or feature brings you back. Stay healthy.
IOS to me is limited and handcuffed. I had a Apple phone that was given to me by my company. Besides the iMessage there's nothing I like about iPhones or should I said I miss
For a few years i used an iPad Air with a Galaxy S8, but when i purchased a MacBook and an iPad Mini last year i decided it was time to go all Apple and purchased an iPhone XR in July, i like the integration between the different devices that make them easy for a non tech person like me to use
I've had Android all my life until this year. I bought a iPhone 7 and it took a while to get used to. I still got my Note 8 and I'll always be a Note fan for Life. The things I like about iPhone is that not everything needs a app. Some thing's are built in already like screen record and other things instead of having to download a app for that. I do miss my Note customization though. In reality there's not much difference between iPhone and Android. I was expecting a huge difference but it's not that different. I do miss the back button tho. Apple updates are great even my iPhone 7 gets the newest updates. After 2 years Samsung stops supporting the phone. I just paid off my Note 8 and Samsung stops updating it unless it's security updates which sucks big time. Other than that it's all the same.
Brand loyalty is pointless to me. I've used the iPhone 5s and it was kinda boring & very restricted as far as ecosystem at the time. And I've been with Samsung since the Galaxy sidekick slide up phone to my current Galaxy S20 FE 5G phone. Both have their pros and cons, but at the end of the day, their just phones to text, call & use social media on. That's all.
Every point you made is spot-in. I always switched between Android and Apple. I returned my iPhone 7 Plus because of their awful Intel modem. Not they've improved and my next phone will be an iPhone. Right now I have an LG G8 with Android 10. Great phone. Audio is important to me, and their Hi-Fi QuadDAC is fantastic. I paid $$309 after adding a much-needed line of service. It's very close to an iPhone 11, but with more features.
He uses battery life. 🙂 Thinking of switching to iPhone myself basically because reasons you mentioned. And iphones are not even that insanely expensive anymore because every brand now has 1000+ phone, but the difference is that the iPhone keeps its value better.
So funny how these searches work. I've been an avid Android user since the OG Droid 1. Never thought about using an Apple. Fast forward to today, and I have the same resolutions you've stated. I'm a bit older, and customization is nice, but not as important to me as much. I just want a phone that works, and my family who all uses Apple, have tried getting me to switch. I just like Android OS, particularly Pixels. I made the jump and bought an iPhone 11 Pro Max. Can't wait to see what Apple has to offer. I'll probably be back at some point but good video. Sorry for the long rant..lol
one of the major reasons why i switched from android to iOS - Updates. and yea unless you have a pixel, you wait months and months for the latest update and even that gets outdated by the time you get it because a new one is already out and yet waited so long for the previous one. ive been with iOS for 3 years now and i do agree with the points you have made. it would take the right change to jump back to android but alot of my friends and collegues are with iOS so it would be tough to do so
Apple’s eco system is second to none. I’m a long time Windows/Android user but I can’t deny that when it comes to having your devices seamlessly work with each other (desktop/laptop/tablet/phone, etc) no one does it better than Apple. Windows doesn’t work with Android as well as MacOS works with iOS and probably never will. It’s not even close
Well said. I too was on the android side of the fence by saying you cant customize your iphone like you can with android. But as Travis says I want the things that work for me to just work. With an iphone the 80 percent of the things you use it for work seamlessly. Pick up your ipad and open chrome when you are outside of wifi and the ipad wants to connect to your phone hotspot. Easy. Those little things are gold. And battery life is amazing. iphone standby mode is outstanding.
I too have been using Android phones for a decade now (currently using a pixel) and I love customisation. But I'm starting to want a phone that works well for the basic things I use in a daily basis, camera, messaging, battery life etc. I'm thinking of changing over and going to the iPhone 12 Pro, I know it will suck at first and will take time to get used to but I think now is the time for a change, I may end up going back to Android but at least I will give it a shot. I absolutely loved this video great info and it was exactly what I needed.
I have a ton of Samsung shops and even a Sony shop around my area lol. I think the delayed updates to manufacturers can’t be helped since almost everyone have their own skin like One UI that they need to work on before releasing the update. However, I absolutely agree that all these phone manufacturers need to increase that pathetic 2 year update cycle for OS. Imagine paying $1000 for anything else and it not getting supported just 2 years after? That would cause a riot.
I moved to iPhone three months ago because of the short inconsistent Android updates , my original 2016 Pixel had the last security update October 2019. I need to replace the battery but Google has nor service for battery replacement in the UK. So it is important also to consider back up service if you intend to keep your phone for more than 2 years.
Are you and I the same person? 😂 I moved from Android last year to after being on Android since 2010. I originally got myself a iPhone XS Max 256GB Space Gray but that’s got stolen early this year and was replaced with a iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Midnight Green , and I have been loving this ecosystem. I have always owned iPads since 2012 iPad 4 and currently have an aging iPad Air 2 that will be replaced with the iPad Pro 11 inch soon. I also joined the Apple Watch gang last year with a Series 3 Nike Edition I have to say this ecosystem works so damn well it’s disgustingly good, I cannot believe this level of integration between devices exists. I always say to my friends: Android phones are like do it tools. They pack everything in for the sake of it and it’s great but Apple devices are like speciality tools and they are simply brilliant at exactly what they need to do, the iPad is a BRILLIANT tablet with well optimized apps and hardware , the iPhone is a brilliant smartphone with optimized apps and hardware, the Apple Watch is a brilliant Smart Wearable with optimized apps and hardware, each of these is purpose built and does what it’s built for damn well. It is 22:34 now I had a WhatsApp video call with friends for 2 hours, played music in the car when going to and from the shops, been browsing Social media and the web most of the day to, used UberEats to get food, watched a few RUclips videos etc... yet here I sit at 45% battery, incredible. Loving this 11 Pro Max.
Spot on about updates, that's the only reason I left Android for Iphone. It took me two years just to get ONE update to Nougat on my Moto X Pure Edition.
You nailed it in all areas. Updates is the main reason why I'm leaving Samsung after all notes. Two years is a joke for the price they cost. They literally abandon you. Just bought my first Apple device,the iPad pro 2020. The touchscreen experience is on an amazing higher level. Their 5-6 years updates for iPads means true support. Battery life, android is years back. This thing Lasts 2 day with very heavy usage and 4 with normal use. No looking back. Just subscribed and thanks for your honest review on both platforms.
I used to agree with the update anger, but as I have gotten older and I value software less than hardware. I bought my note 4 new and used it until last month when it finally died...I was also able to swap batteries with 0 wasted time for charging. But now I I purchased an 18month old phone because it still has a headphone Jack. Wireless is great but I like redundancy in my every day tools. Great video T🤙
I agree with you brother I have a note 10+ and a iPhone 11 pro max and I always find myself using the iPhone more just because of the battery and the simplicity also it does everything I need all the time but I note is also great
While I do think Samsung pay is the best, there's a lot of stores that now have NFC terminals. Outside Of Home Depot every where I use Google Pay (which means they take Apple pay as well) even some of the smaller businesses. As much as I don't care for iOS because of the layout and how they handle notifications I'm getting tired of updating phones after a couple of years because the updates start to slow down and I literally only use my current Android device for photos, media consumption, social media and calls. IPhones nail all of that with better battery. If that 6.1 iPhone 12 has an OLED screen or they bring 120hz to the next Pro, I'm switching.
I just made a recent video on my channel about Samsung and their card coming out. Apple has their ecosystem laid out and their rewards are great if you're buying apple products. Well worth it for those who use it for that.
¿Por qué no los dos? I agree with every point you made. It's just that the Galaxy Note 9 remains my favorite Android ever and don't want to let it go. And iPhones are rather expensive. 2020 comes along and now I'm rocking both the Note 9 and iPhone SE 2020. Best of both worlds for me.
Great video man! Very truthful! You spoke the words in my thoughts! Lifelong Android user here, and just finished paying off my Note 8 (also had a Pixel 2XL). Did my research and visited a couple of stores that were open to get a feel of the phones I was considering (Note 10, Pixel 4XL). Samsung pretty much just added reverse charging and an extra camera (Note 8 vs Note 10). The Pixel was the more enticing option esp they were offering 300 off at the Google Store (promo ended yesterday). Went to one of my carrier's stores two days ago to hold the Pixel 4XL one more time before I finalized my purchase. Walked out with the iPhone 11 Pro Max for most the same reasons you mentioned here and in some of your other videos. The iPhone is simple and familiar, and lacking in some of the functionality that Android has, but it excels in the areas that matter to me - camera, battery, immediate updates, screen, and build quality. I stayed away from iPhones because I've always felt like they held back on a lot of things, but for some weird reason, I felt that the flagship Android phones are doing all the compromises now. And yes, Samsung has been the innovator for Android for a long time now. I have been hoping that the Pixels would somehow catch up or take over this aspect of the phone wars, but sadly hasn't been the case. They would always lack in something - display, battery, functionality, features - vs phones coming from Samsung, etc.
I was a Day 1 Android user. I used both an Android & a iPhone 5 for about a year or 2 before going back to a single Note and a S6 which I had issues with both. Finally went back to Apple on the 7+ and haven't left. Thing that finally got me was the updates on Android being trash, the built in spam unable to be removed on the Android. Memory leak issues from apps and glitches after year 1 sent me to Apple I haven't looked back since.
Bought the 7T Pro after owning a XS Max, and I'll get the 12 Pro Max. You have very good points here, I'm actually very tilted by the updates, I can't stand being on a three months old security patch on a brand new phone.
I'm a long time both-IOS and Android user, never understood the hater/fan thing. I had some of the worst droid phones ever made and I had iphones that I hated or I felt a waste of money (iPhone 6S to iPhone 7) . Even now, I have a Note 9 and an iphone XR and my sim card keeps switching itself between the 2, depending on my mood. It's the Note 9, when I want max bright screen outside (the XR sucks in direct sunlight) , at the same time I want the XR with all my previously collected stuff for the past 12 years. My favorite feature with iOS has to be how its backup/restore works. Down to the last detalis of where my apps were positioned or what pages were open in Safari, restoring or switching to a new iphone is stupid easy. It saves everything. Meanwhile if I switch with Android, my messages are missing, apps are all over, call history is missing, - I know I know, I have to use a different app. But again, that's why it's valid to say, that whatever Apple does is getting the basics done really well, while the Android wants to dazzle me with all kinds of toys an gimmicks. But again, my 2 most favorite phones ever since smartphones existed : iPhone 5S and Pixel 3a. Best camera ever (for me) : Huawei Mate 30Pro. My longest used iPhone : iPhone 6S. Phone I found most useful on a daily basis: Pixel 3a. Best phone for the money : iPhone XR.
respect man, ur too real still. im an android user and it disgusts me when other android users talk smack about iOS when they clearly cant see dat theres pros n cons to both OS and its rlly a matter of what u value
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You've echoed my thoughts on brand loyalty! Spot on!
Many people come out for or against my reviews / comments on these devices. I figure that since I own a Note 10 and many others before and also an Iphone 11 pro and many iPhones before that; I am qualified in my own little way to review these devices in the way I deem fit. I am not loyal to any brand. As much as possible I will even stay away from brand exposing shirts. I don't see why I have to pay to advertise for these companies.
A certain German car marque advertises that you have arrived when you own their cars. I say, "when I have arrived, I may choose their car. Therefore, they have to feel honored that I have chosen them".
I think it is good that you are bringing the idea of brand loyalty to a correct viewpoint.
Hope to expand more of this with you.
Alan Atkinson
alan.dazzles@gmail.com
Am totally with you but I guess our kind is so rare..!? 😉
People who are deep in brand loyalty are tech simps.
Hersey Berry and Samsung users
@Hersey Berry and Samsung users
@@diegoryna eh samsung users can easily switch to other Android devices
Pig God that’s not true, Samsung fanboys love Samsung.
I'm a Samsung fan & you're right about the updates. They do need to bypass your phone carrier when it comes to updates. That's one thing thats hurting android. The carrier can do their own separate update for phones.
Updates on android are crap. I didn't get android 10 on my one plus till like 2 months ago! Carrier phones man.
I also AGREE
It's like the only thing wrong with android to be honest.
This is why I love my pixel 4 xl. I get the updates quicker then let's say a Samsung Galaxy s20.
Can you not buy phones sim free in the States? I'm in the UK and always buy SIM free and then get a cheap SIM free contract that you can cancel with 30 days notice. I bought a Samsung A70 which I got for £240 (about $297) and my sim only contact is £10 a month (about $12) I get unlimited calls and texts with 12gb 4g data. No carrier software at all but even if you buy under monthly contract I've never known any phone to have carrier software installed. Sounds like carriers in the US have way too much power.
I did the exact opposite loyal apple customer since the 1st iPhone just got bored with Apple refusing to change their phones but a bigger price every year... galaxy s20 fan now
I agree👍
Did the same thing. Switched to the S20 Ultra and not looking back. Still have an iPhone but it is collecting dust right now. Samsung provides security updates for 4 years. That is what matters. The s8 still works the same with more features than the iPhone 11. It's a matter of personal preference
I did the exact same thing. I just got bored with IOS which I've used since the 3GS. I have the Note 10+ now and I'm really enjoying this phone. I do miss faceid and imessage every know and then but not enough for me to go back full time to an iphone.
@@ngartola definitely a personal preference I'll never say never that I will get an iPhone again they just have to step up and make it worth my money again
@@pr1me_78 imessage I definitely miss but apple has to step it up for me to come back to the eco system
I'm moving to Apple when the iPhone 12 is released for 3 reasons:
1. As a Samsung user in the UK, I'm tired of getting ripped off with their Exynos chips.
2. Updates are a pain with Android and always have been, particularly Samsung.
3. The depreciation of Android phones, especially flagships, is laughable.
One would think the UK boys done held a conference. Been saying the exact same thing to my friend like literally almost word for word. First reason had me seething. And its not just the chips even the camera...apparently USA gets a sony made special camera that trounces the proprietary one and we pay more on average with Sammy 🤦🏾♂️
you're right, the value depreciates literally after a month or two!
1 thing I know of is they're using AMD Arm designed chips from next year, so hopefully this will address the disparity between the snapdragon variety. I've been on Samsung for 10 years, but I won't buy another one until they address this either
the last point is why i switched after the s10
@@kemuelenders5340 they would depreciate slower if they received support for 5 years, like Apple. On the positive side, wait 3 months after release and you get hundreds off the original price
I see your points and I understand where you’re coming from. But after using the XR for the last 2 months (second phone) I could not replace it as my main device the One Plus 7 pro. But yeah the XR is cool and it works. Just not my cup of tea for everyday use
I have an XR. I should have picked the 11. The XR was a set down from my 8+ where as the 11 was a lateral move. You might wish to check it out.
Travis, this is by far the best video I've ever seen on iOS vs Android. Your points are well argued and well reasoned. I have the Note 10+ and several Apple phones, including the 11 Pro Max, which is my daily driver. They are both great operating systems for different reasons and I enjoy both. But I've chosen to make the Pro Max my daily driver precisely because, as you so aptly pointed out, most of the features on the Note 10+ I rarely if ever use and everything I do use daily and rely upon, including long battery life, my Pro Max excels at. And that's all that matters to me. Keep up the excellent work!
so you need nokia 3310 something simple
For me personally I will always bounce back and forth too. I like the switch up. I have certain things from both system I really enjoy. You the Man Travis!!
Love it. Great stuff, my friend.
Thank you! Cheers!
This is by far the best comparison between IOS and Android I’ve seen. Well done Travis! 😀❤️
As a longtime Android user I can't argue any of those points, I love my Note 10 plus but I'm legitimately looking at an Iphone for the first time since the 3gs
You'll regreted later, with I phones you will lose your freedom, plus most people upgrade phones every two years anyway, good luck.
@@metallion0738 I'm thinking the same thing. Currently have the Note 10+ and considering the iPhone 12...but idk. Im so conflicted on what to gey..I know its just a phone but it seriously has been stressing me out lately...as someone who loves tech.
@@Smg_Glxy I switched form S10 to Iphone 11 a few months back, It's my fist iphone, i have no other apple devices and i can honestly say - Iphones are superior - face id, OS, battery, camera, updates, all is better on that phone, it was well worth to switch
@@Smg_Glxy you shouldn't feel pressured to do anything get what you like and what you want just because everyone has one doesn't mean got to especially if it's not obligated
@@adalbert93_75 Superior not really face id simplicity and updates yea but battery cameras and OS it's debatable and it's a different story and there's also 3d fingerprint which is on par with face id
This is the best video I've heard on the update issue with Android. They need some kind of industry consortium that controls the updates. But that will require Google to give up some control. I noticed that Google worked with Samsung on Android 12. Maybe something is in the works.
The update issue is the primary reason I don't/won't jump to Android.
Ironically the only thing keeping me from switching to iOS full time is multitasking, PiP, and a side drawer (like the edge panels on Samsung). Great video man! (Don't have your hopes up for the Note 20 man! Expect the same camera from S20 and more spen gimmicks rather than true features. (In other words, keep the iphone man. keep the iphone!)
It's not perfect for sure.
I'm hoping the Note 20 is worth the upgrade from my Note 10 Plus. Also hoping the price is not too ridiculous. If it is, then I will get a One Plus 8 Pro. I have a XS Max just in case I want to switch it up with iOS.
There's nothing gimmicky about the s-pen at all
Hell Rell Bruh. I'm team samsung for sure. I have a note 9. The new spen features in the note 10 were gimmicks
Caddi I understand man. I'm on the note 9 right now. For me personally the note 10 didn't feel like an upgrade at all. If anything it was a downgrade imo. Loss headphone jack, led notification, iris scanner, fingerprint gestures...all for what? A punch hole? Nah. I hope the note 20 brings the heat. Otherwise I'm gonna have to jump ship too. Thinking about going over to the Microsoft Duo or picking up a Galaxy fold 2 (after they drop in price of course lol). I don't mind keeping my note longer. This phone has been the best phone I've ever owned in my entire life and DeX has even saved my job lol
I'm switching too. My first Android phone was the HTC EVO from Sprint many, many years ago and have never owned an Apple product. I'm at that age where I don't care about "customization" of icons or themes (I have the Galaxy S20 currently - a beautiful phone)but I think I may have changed icons 1x in the past month or so. The whole customization argument for me is a moot point. I just want something "different". It's also why I'm switching to MacBook Air after always using Windows. Wish me luck - I'm "going in".
#RIPOnePlus
I’m staying with my iPhone XR for now...my other phone Samsung Galaxy S4 finally died.....I would be seriously frustrated if I stayed in the “walled garden” and didn’t explore other OS....I understand why people get intimidated by switching OS, but it keeps things from getting stale. I make it a point to stay agnostic for options.....Thanks Travis! BTW Bigfoot is real and he is awesome..😎
Rod Priester don’t know if the word agnostic fits here even figuratively lol
Spookish yes it does. And he used it correctly. In the tech world _agnostic_ means “independent” or “noncommittal.”
You’ll typically hear it as “product agnostic” when describing a technical approach that works across various systems.
I left my lg v30 for a xr a year and a half ago and I love it! It's still a beast!
While I can appreciate the support and simplicity of ios, I could never see myself switching due to the amount of limitations and smaller touches that android(Samsung specifically) nails down. Things like Samsung pay, getting a call that doesn't take up your entire screen and disrupts what you're doing, PIP for RUclips, Twitch, etc., notification icons, an actual universal "back" command, customizability and so much more!
I could never leave all that and to me, it's worth the trade off because I upgrade every 2-3 years anyway so OS updates aren't a big deal for me.
Yes.
WAYYY TOO MANY limitations
& way overpriced apps
(as compared to Android).
>>>
Exactly!!!! Everything you said is SPOT on as to why I choose Android(Note 10 plus). Yeah I honestly do also like the IPad and wish Samsung Note Flex would step to that level so the integration would lead me from an IPad! Apple just has a lot of quirks to the iPhone I don't like and many sales sucker ploys that make them the actual pimp!
Flash363 I think the same works in both ways. Leaving Airdrop, iMessages, iCloud Match, Apple Watch, using a remote on your phone or your watch for the Apple TV, integration with Macs and iPads, FaceTime, etc is not worth the good things that Android offers in my case. Also, iOS is more stable, consistent and you don’t have to be wondering every day which of all your widgets is draining the battery.
@@Real_American_DAD ahhh, that's one thing I wouldn't know of, I had a 6S that I bought for review purposes but never really used it as my main device. Interesting, I can definitely see how they'd be more than able to charge more for certain apps
@@Flash363 I'd have no problem buying an iPhone but "honestly"
> just about EVERY i-phone app
is more expensive
than its android counterpart
(& also, some
"free" android apps
are "pay" apps on IOS.)
...
But, dont take my word for it.
You can compare apps & you'll see the difference.
...
NOTE:
I'm not ANTI-i-phone.
I'm just used to customizing SOO MANY THINGS on Android
... which isn't possible on IOS.
I have no loyalty to any brand especially since I'm the one paying for, and I could care less about an ecosystem, and saying all that I prefer Android because of certain reasons, but I buy my phones and keep them and do not resale them because i may know someone who needs a phone and most ppl I know don't know anything but iPhones and Samsung's and they have no clue about the features from either side from a tech standpoint they just want a functional phone that they can call, text and watch RUclips and tik too, and take a quick pic or go live...and that's it...
YOU ARE HILARIOUS!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Android fanboy here. Thanks for all the great videos Travis. Everything I use is in the google ecosystem so Apple has no hooks in me. #riponeplus #lgfanboy
Damian Wadadli sane for me but iOS is way better, the sale prove it.
@@troythomison9804 sales don't mean shit..
I agree with you.
@@troythomison9804 . That's your opinion, iOS sucks for many.
I went back to Apple in November last year (2019) after having Android for about 4 years and a friend and RUclips made me switch, I totally agree with Android software updates when I had Samsung, it was a bloody nightmare, where as I know I will get updates all the time on the same day, Im happy. Only thing I find with Android is able to do allot more things with customisation and there are certain apps I cant get on iOS bit can on Android. But I can safely say that I would probably stick with Apple plus hopefully in time get an iPad hope to get the pro as want to learn and do video editing
I mostly agree with you Travis, but I have one correction. Samsung gives 4 years of security updates. My Samsung Galaxy S8 has got monthly security updates for 3 years and will get a further year of quarterly security updates #RIPOneplus
actually samsung stopped monthly updates for the s8 last week! only security updates every 3-6 months from now on and no further android updates!
T3CHGY007 that’s what they just said...
You literally described my logic for potentially making the move to Apple this year. Been an Android user since the Droid Incredible (currently have a Note 9) and it's gonna be either the Note 20 ultra/plus/whatever they call the premium model, or the iPhone 12max based on what's presented later this year as my next upgrade.
Man I'm in the same boat. I feel pressured to get an iPhone 12 because everyone else just seems to have one and honestly, I think I'm slowly giving in on the whole iPhone status and blue bubbles thing. Currently have the Note 10+ and not sure which route to take.
Get Google phone and get the fast update because I am using android 11 developer preview
I will tell you apart from camera video recording
And you are like massage person don't waste your money on iPhone if you are not living in the USA
Google phones are better
When it comes to still image photography
Live transcribe
Google assistant
Google lens for copying text and searching items
Google feed
Customization
Google translate
And you will save money when you wait small after lunching for the price to drop
I have used iPhone for years I switched to Google pixel 3xl last year and this was my first android phone
That’s thing with Android for me, sometimes to much customization can be overwhelming and confusing (at times)..
I guess i phone or i cell is for you, I prefer my freedom with Google pixel.
That’s why there’s different choices my dude..Google pixel is a good phone..I like android too..just like Apple a little better..I would go with Android if I there was something that attracted me to it
I can't believe you not fat
@@metallion0738 why are you offended at people preferring apple?
Lol
I spent my entire childhood in Uganda, East Africa. There were Samsung stores every two buildings
I've lived in Germany eight years now
I've never seen a single Apple Store.
They are like the Lochness monster....
I'm from the US (where there are Apple Stores everywhere). Now I'm working in Japan and there are Apple Stores in most major cities here too lol.
KEN BEE Think Apple stores are mostly focused in the US or major European cities. Here in NZ I think the only Apple store is in Auckland. For most of us we tend to buy them from carrier stores like Vodafone.
Check every major city from Berlin to Munich to Frankfurt to Dusseldorf Cologne etc. What part of Germany are you from?
I’m glad when you said that android fans should not get annoyed / offended, if you disagree with some things about android.
I always believed it’s perfectly okay to have different opinions, even if you disagree with someone. As long as you don’t hurt the other person, or force them to agree with you etc. Then all is fine.
And I reckon that’s why it may trigger some people: the bad experiences with the loud mouths, the trolls, the “shut up, I’m always right” folks. Well....that’s some people. But some can talk, even disagree, but still be civilized. And you are one of them.
Heck even as an iphone user since the iPhone 4, I won’t lie we have some faults within Apple. They almost an inside joke with apple fans too 😂 but again it’s civilized if with someone like you, never any fight or argument or debate. I’m glad we can talk so calmly whether in the comments, or live chat in the podcast shows :)
I live in a country with no apple stores but their after sales service is stupid amazing! Theyve tied up with third parties for service and repairs. Like i broke my macbook charger once and i made an appointment at this service place, i walked in and i was like hey im X and they took my broken charger, ran diagnostics on it for 5 mins and then handed me a new charger ( I was under warranty) no fuss no hidden fees they didnt even ask for the receipt! The same thing with my iPhone i needed the battery swapped out, the apple tech support lady on imessage ran a remote diagnostic test on my iphone and shes like yep your battery is weak, there are three service centers near you. Shall i make an appointment? and she did all the work for me, i walked in they replaced my battery for a reasonable price and that was it! Im floored by the customer service. keep in mind this is in a country with 0 apple stores and where iphones and macbooks arent even that popular.This is why I stick with apple
I been finding myself using Samsung pay everywhere lately but I like ios also.
apple pay supports more cards than samsung pay where i'm from.
@@eagleeyez1 I'm not debating which is better. I have a note 10+, and an iPhone 11 pro max. They both support the cards i use. They're both awesome.
I’m more on the side of celebrating that we can use our phones as credit/debit cards
@@Randomgirlkae I'm in the same boat. I enjoy them both.
@@eagleeyez1 it's the other way around for me. Samsung pay it's accepted in more places as well because of the MST technology.
He took the words out of my mouth.
Technology has matured and wanting functionality should be standard.
#RIPOnePlus Travis, Thanks for keeping it real. Please point me in the right direction. As consumers, how do "we" go about demanding change with out pissing off the powers that be or abandoning the Android platform? As for me, Android works for me.... I really want that NOTE 20!! ...but IOs is calling....
Wise words! Two different philosophies. Customisation Vs reliability(just works). Go Travis!! Right after this!! 💪🏼
This upload only applies to America. Lot's of Samsung stores here in the UK and throughout Europe.
Android phones don't come loaded with carrier software here either and we have access to much better value Android phones than you do in the US unless you import.
Outside of America iMessage is irrelevant for instance. An iPhone costs between £800 and over £1000 - that's well over $1000 where as you get a great Android for the equivalent $200 that will do everything 99% of users need.
Nah, loads of people want iPhones for iMessage in the UK.
@@1jhnpennington Most people use WhatsApp and Facebook messenger even most people with iPhones
FaceTime is also irrelevant out here in the UK
Your loyalty speech was spot on. I can't believe how people fight over android v apple all the time, and get but hurt by the slightest criticism.
All of your points are the same exact reasons I want to go Apple... Especially if Jon was right on pricing... Great channel Travis...
I love your honest and logical explanation i have never been an iphone User but i was considering giving it a try given that my note 9 will no longer receive any more updates after this
"let me think....pimps....... Are you getting Pimped".....LOL that was the best comment i heard in a whle!!
I agree with you 100% I have multiple Android phones that have 2 year old OS. and last Security update from the Spring of 2019. That is dangerous in this time of security breaches. My Essential PH1 is on Android 10 but it will need to be replaced this fall. Pixel here I come ...
I always use Samsung pay and love it. I just really like the flexibility and the s-pen and use it all the time. My husband does have iPhone because it is simpler for him to use. Perhaps sometime I may get an iPhone as my second phone and see how that goes.
I've had both systems, and to be honest I cannot get use to iPhone, with android you can do so much more, and I love Samsung and Google pixel phones, Apple I like better for desk top, tablets and laptops better, it's all a matter of taste any way.
Couldn't agree more on your comments and I'm switching back from Android to an iPhone for the same reasons as you mentioned. I have sold my P30 and awaiting delivery of a SE.
What I miss about Android: ruclips.net/video/3gMdYGtSA1I/видео.html
Travis MCP I left a comment player check out it. Everything you have said is on point what I said as well and very true
Why dont you go complain too android and Google. Honestly if your point is so strong
I have landed in this exact same spot, my patience with the quirks of Android is no longer there. I will be buying the iPhone 11 Pro Max Monday, and upgrading to the 12 when it arrives. Will keep my OP 7 Pro on my 2nd line because I love watching content on it.
So true about updates..I waited 1 year for Android 10 update on my Galaxy A7...non sense.
Buy pixel phone to get updates
Had android for like 10 years always said apple was just way over priced finally after the iPhone XS Max came out I gave them a try I can’t imagine going back apple products are so well built and the software is 2nd to none. To top it all off you know when a new feature comes out on the iPhone it’s well made and will work 100% of the time and not just be thrown together just to say the phone has something new
No views. 8 likes. 1 dislike. I think that pr lady was watching the stream 😂😂
#RIPOnePlus
Updates are the primary reason I left Android as well, after almost 10 years with it. I miss a lot of things, but as an example of the disparity between Android and iOS, my Pixel 1 got its final updates last October; my wife's iPhone 5S never got iOS 13, but it was still getting security updates as recently as March 2020. That's 6.5 years of updates. So far. Discovering that certain apps are head and shoulders better was a wonderful surprise (it's not just Instagram that's better on iOS: I use MS Teams for work and the differences are like night and day).
One day I might go back. We'll see.
Glad to find another techie who isn't tribal about it. =)
“It just works!” No truer statement can be made about Apple and their products! This is why i stay with them. My 2016 iPhone 7 Plus still works great. It’s still receiving updates to this day. Its very smooth and runs nice and fast. Yes it can’t compare with the 11 Pro, but my point is it works as well today as it did the day out of the box. Apple makes high quality products that last. So yes i’ll pay more for an iPhone then “some” Android phones because i know it will last me minimum 5 years and then i can hand it down to my kids and they can use it for another few years. I love how i can start something on my iPhone and it will sync automatically with my iPad Pro or Mac. It just works. Like Travis mentioned, this is why the SE2020 is such a fantastic deal. Yes, its the old Home Button style, but for someone like my kid or my mother its absolutely perfect for them. I know its reliable, i know it will be receiving updates for the next 5 years and it takes advantage of Apple’s superior ecosystem if they need it.
and my S4 still work so..
bogoljub djordjevic nah fam your s4 can’t even handle Pubg
bogoljub djordjevic your S4 stopped getting updates in 2015. The iPhone 5s that came out the same year just barely lost support last year (2019) when IOS13 released.
You hit the nail on the head and couldn't have said it any better!!! . Me personally though enjoying my Pixel 4 XL more than my Note 10+.
The only way Travis went to Iphone is because Jason T Lewis is using his mind control techniques. #RIPOneplus
🤣 Either that or it's Greg from Greg's Gadgets. Maybe if we #cancelGreg Travis will come back from the dark side 😆
If we cancel Greg, we may get Jernzo as the new co-host 😶
I am following the same path you are. I have been on Android since the HTC EVO. I have had Samsung phones from the Notes 4, 5,, 8, 9, with the S7 Edge in the middle, Pixel 3A and LG G8. I am simply bored with Android. I am moving to an iPhone for a while. But every point you made is the exact same reasons I am switching.
"I pledge allegiance to the hotness"
You know who said it
"White shoes...calm down! "
🐈👋🏾
That sentence is the reason I am moving OS
I thank you for touching the topic of what happens when an android phone goes bust. Where do I go to get it fixed? With Apple I can just go to the Apple store. For me the premium that I am paying Apple just for the service is justified. And I have had amazing service experiences at the Apple stores. Thank you again for shedding light on this for the people cause absolutely nobody else in the RUclips tech review community talks about it. Good job and good luck!
There’s a Samsung store at the mall near me in NY and when I brought my Note 9 there because it was having issues. They sent me away and told me to call their 1 800 number to set up a repair! Never had any experience like the at an Apple store! Just saying 🤷🏾♂️
Travis, you sure do change your mind quickly. I just finished watching two of your videos. The first one was from 2019 in which you gave reasons to switch from iPhone to Samsung s10.
In it you gushed about the ability to customize and about how unbeatable Samsung pay is. You said it was great because you could use it anywhere there's a card reader. Said you had been using it for four years and loved it.
Immediately after watching that video I hear you saying in this one that customizing is overrated and that you're more interested in having a fixed system that works well. Then you said there wasn't much use in Samsung pay because you rarely used it and didn't want to go through the hassle of convincing cashiers that it would work. Thanks a lot for the advice.
I agree with a lot of what you say but I have to say I have used almost all the devices on the market and my choice is samsung for features I use daily. IG is way better on iOS for the record
Great vid Travis. I have to say I agree with you. I too left Android after 9 years for the iPhone11 back in September. FaceTime and iMessage are so good especially with my friends and family who have iPhones. AirDrop has made it so easy to share stuff as well. And you are right my friend certain apps are better on IOS. Like Instagram. I’m completely happy and so far don’t have a desire to go back. You are spot on with all those points in the vid! Awesome analysis!
I love Android just for one reason
Devices with microSD for me is very important
Micro sd is the slowest form of storage. And I’ve had them fuck up before (losing all my data). Internal storage is way better.
PTK my statement was that it’s the slowest form of storage. That is correct. How is that baseless? if your spending lots of money on fast micro storage, you’re definitely eliminating the benefit. Most people buy the cheapest form of sd card. For $100, you can upgrade your internal storage. And micro sd still has the issue of data security (anyone can remove the card), and data loss (again, I’ve had many cards fuck up, in fact one made my Samsung s8 stop working)
The Samsung store is like Bigfoot!! I knew it exist just can’t find it!! That is straight gold.
TRAVIS GIVE OUT FREE AIR HIGH FIVES, TO ALL HIS MEMBERS ON RUclips!!!!
You got valid points there. I use androids for a decade now and I'm seriously thinking about switching.
😂 Samsung stores are like bigfoot. I'm gonna have to use that one. 😆👏
In Canada and Australia they are everywhere
In New York there’s only 1 and it’s a showcase store you can’t buy anything
Moe Ceesay I think there's one in the Roosevelt Field Mall too, but that's it lol
We have Samsung stores in Australia. They are useless. I bought a phone as a gift online, was brand new in box. It was dead on arrival. I took it to Samsung and they said sorry it’s an international version we can’t do anything. I can take my iPhone to Apple Antarctica and they will replace it. I used the note 9 for about 8 months and it was great. One of the speakers stopped working so I took it under warranty to the Samsung store. They took it to send for repair and gave me no replacement phone to use in the meantime. Apple fix it on the spot or give you a new one. Apples customer service is FAR superior to any other manufacturer
Oh haha I just remembered. My husband and brother went to the Samsung store to look around. There was a tv that you could use swipe gestures with to control it. It wouldn’t work. The store guy couldn’t get it to work and they all just stood their laughing. Samsung is so experimental. Every new feature they release is not refined and is like a beta product
I agree with Travis, I hated when my Samsung would update. the updates would usually mess everything up, it took such a long time, and it made me mad when it changed my whole lay out on my phone. Great video, explained very well.
Well, I never used IOS on Instagram 😂 and I bet, you didn't too 😉 Just a mixup that made me laugh.
Nice Video on common sense. As usual, Travis 😊
Oh, and yes, the Android Update System is a tragedy
I completely understand your statements and actually agree with most. However... The ONE thing that I cannot stand about the iPhone is Siri. I use the Google Assistant multiple times everyday. In the car to listen to and respond to messages, get directions, find a place to eat and who delivers food in today's pandemic world. I tried Siri once. ONCE. Nope...never switching to an iPhone unless Siri matures into something less aggravating. Loved the iMessage and FaceTime also, but hardly used it over, "Hey Google...Duo call Dan and message Mary that I'll be late." Yeah...Google and RCS messaging has finally arrived. Good video Travis. Always food for thought. I will stay with your channel to see which phone or feature brings you back. Stay healthy.
IOS to me is limited and handcuffed. I had a Apple phone that was given to me by my company. Besides the iMessage there's nothing I like about iPhones or should I said I miss
iOS way better
@@troythomison9804 . That is your opinion, iOS sucks in my opinion, you are handcuffed with ios, lol.
MetalLion 07 not handcuffed if u watch the video, and listened u will have learned something, some can’t really the nk
3165dwayne the system optimized for the phone vs how Samsung play store
@@troythomison9804 I disagree
For a few years i used an iPad Air with a Galaxy S8, but when i purchased a MacBook and an iPad Mini last year i decided it was time to go all Apple and purchased an iPhone XR in July, i like the integration between the different devices that make them easy for a non tech person like me to use
Congrats Tailosive Tech oups sorry Travis and see you around 😂
Nicely said
Tailosive and Rene Ritchie combined....🤣
Am an android user all my life just on point👌....you got yourself a subscriber
Samsung came to my house to fix my S10 5G this week, that's service!
Apple came to my house and made me a pie while I waited for them to fix my screen
Hehe,, the brand loyalty video got me subscribed to your channel!
I also prefer inferior phones
Great profile name 😆
I've had Android all my life until this year. I bought a iPhone 7 and it took a while to get used to. I still got my Note 8 and I'll always be a Note fan for Life. The things I like about iPhone is that not everything needs a app. Some thing's are built in already like screen record and other things instead of having to download a app for that. I do miss my Note customization though. In reality there's not much difference between iPhone and Android. I was expecting a huge difference but it's not that different. I do miss the back button tho. Apple updates are great even my iPhone 7 gets the newest updates. After 2 years Samsung stops supporting the phone. I just paid off my Note 8 and Samsung stops updating it unless it's security updates which sucks big time. Other than that it's all the same.
Okay 4:15 was kinda funny 😂
Brand loyalty is pointless to me. I've used the iPhone 5s and it was kinda boring & very restricted as far as ecosystem at the time. And I've been with Samsung since the Galaxy sidekick slide up phone to my current Galaxy S20 FE 5G phone. Both have their pros and cons, but at the end of the day, their just phones to text, call & use social media on. That's all.
Come back from the dark side!
Every point you made is spot-in. I always switched between Android and Apple. I returned my iPhone 7 Plus because of their awful Intel modem. Not they've improved and my next phone will be an iPhone.
Right now I have an LG G8 with Android 10. Great phone. Audio is important to me, and their Hi-Fi QuadDAC is fantastic. I paid $$309 after adding a much-needed line of service. It's very close to an iPhone 11, but with more features.
You left Android 'cos yer a picky bugger. 😂😂😂 See you again circa Android 12 !
He uses battery life. 🙂
Thinking of switching to iPhone myself basically because reasons you mentioned. And iphones are not even that insanely expensive anymore because every brand now has 1000+ phone, but the difference is that the iPhone keeps its value better.
So funny how these searches work. I've been an avid Android user since the OG Droid 1. Never thought about using an Apple. Fast forward to today, and I have the same resolutions you've stated. I'm a bit older, and customization is nice, but not as important to me as much. I just want a phone that works, and my family who all uses Apple, have tried getting me to switch. I just like Android OS, particularly Pixels. I made the jump and bought an iPhone 11 Pro Max. Can't wait to see what Apple has to offer. I'll probably be back at some point but good video. Sorry for the long rant..lol
one of the major reasons why i switched from android to iOS - Updates. and yea unless you have a pixel, you wait months and months for the latest update and even that gets outdated by the time you get it because a new one is already out and yet waited so long for the previous one. ive been with iOS for 3 years now and i do agree with the points you have made. it would take the right change to jump back to android but alot of my friends and collegues are with iOS so it would be tough to do so
Apple’s eco system is second to none. I’m a long time Windows/Android user but I can’t deny that when it comes to having your devices seamlessly work with each other (desktop/laptop/tablet/phone, etc) no one does it better than Apple. Windows doesn’t work with Android as well as MacOS works with iOS and probably never will. It’s not even close
I really hope that Google's project mainline can fix this fragmentation problem. But it probably won't.
Well said. I too was on the android side of the fence by saying you cant customize your iphone like you can with android. But as Travis says I want the things that work for me to just work. With an iphone the 80 percent of the things you use it for work seamlessly. Pick up your ipad and open chrome when you are outside of wifi and the ipad wants to connect to your phone hotspot. Easy. Those little things are gold. And battery life is amazing. iphone standby mode is outstanding.
Another BAnger- Nice one travis.. loving your commentary.
I too have been using Android phones for a decade now (currently using a pixel) and I love customisation. But I'm starting to want a phone that works well for the basic things I use in a daily basis, camera, messaging, battery life etc. I'm thinking of changing over and going to the iPhone 12 Pro, I know it will suck at first and will take time to get used to but I think now is the time for a change, I may end up going back to Android but at least I will give it a shot.
I absolutely loved this video great info and it was exactly what I needed.
I have a ton of Samsung shops and even a Sony shop around my area lol. I think the delayed updates to manufacturers can’t be helped since almost everyone have their own skin like One UI that they need to work on before releasing the update. However, I absolutely agree that all these phone manufacturers need to increase that pathetic 2 year update cycle for OS. Imagine paying $1000 for anything else and it not getting supported just 2 years after? That would cause a riot.
I moved to iPhone three months ago because of the short inconsistent Android updates , my original 2016 Pixel had the last security update October 2019. I need to replace the battery but Google has nor service for battery replacement in the UK. So it is important also to consider back up service if you intend to keep your phone for more than 2 years.
Are you and I the same person? 😂 I moved from Android last year to after being on Android since 2010. I originally got myself a iPhone XS Max 256GB Space Gray but that’s got stolen early this year and was replaced with a iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Midnight Green , and I have been loving this ecosystem.
I have always owned iPads since 2012 iPad 4 and currently have an aging iPad Air 2 that will be replaced with the iPad Pro 11 inch soon.
I also joined the Apple Watch gang last year with a Series 3 Nike Edition
I have to say this ecosystem works so damn well it’s disgustingly good, I cannot believe this level of integration between devices exists.
I always say to my friends: Android phones are like do it tools. They pack everything in for the sake of it and it’s great but Apple devices are like speciality tools and they are simply brilliant at exactly what they need to do, the iPad is a BRILLIANT tablet with well optimized apps and hardware , the iPhone is a brilliant smartphone with optimized apps and hardware, the Apple Watch is a brilliant Smart Wearable with optimized apps and hardware, each of these is purpose built and does what it’s built for damn well.
It is 22:34 now I had a WhatsApp video call with friends for 2 hours, played music in the car when going to and from the shops, been browsing Social media and the web most of the day to, used UberEats to get food, watched a few RUclips videos etc... yet here I sit at 45% battery, incredible. Loving this 11 Pro Max.
Spot on about updates, that's the only reason I left Android for Iphone. It took me two years just to get ONE update to Nougat on my Moto X Pure Edition.
I like your videos as you are always on point and honest!!! Keep doing what your doing your on the right path. 😊
You nailed it in all areas. Updates is the main reason why I'm leaving Samsung after all notes. Two years is a joke for the price they cost. They literally abandon you.
Just bought my first Apple device,the iPad pro 2020. The touchscreen experience is on an amazing higher level. Their 5-6 years updates for iPads means true support. Battery life, android is years back. This thing Lasts 2 day with very heavy usage and 4 with normal use. No looking back. Just subscribed and thanks for your honest review on both platforms.
I used to agree with the update anger, but as I have gotten older and I value software less than hardware. I bought my note 4 new and used it until last month when it finally died...I was also able to swap batteries with 0 wasted time for charging. But now I I purchased an 18month old phone because it still has a headphone Jack. Wireless is great but I like redundancy in my every day tools. Great video T🤙
I agree with you brother I have a note 10+ and a iPhone 11 pro max and I always find myself using the iPhone more just because of the battery and the simplicity also it does everything I need all the time but I note is also great
While I do think Samsung pay is the best, there's a lot of stores that now have NFC terminals. Outside Of Home Depot every where I use Google Pay (which means they take Apple pay as well) even some of the smaller businesses. As much as I don't care for iOS because of the layout and how they handle notifications I'm getting tired of updating phones after a couple of years because the updates start to slow down and I literally only use my current Android device for photos, media consumption, social media and calls. IPhones nail all of that with better battery. If that 6.1 iPhone 12 has an OLED screen or they bring 120hz to the next Pro, I'm switching.
I just made a recent video on my channel about Samsung and their card coming out. Apple has their ecosystem laid out and their rewards are great if you're buying apple products. Well worth it for those who use it for that.
¿Por qué no los dos?
I agree with every point you made. It's just that the Galaxy Note 9 remains my favorite Android ever and don't want to let it go. And iPhones are rather expensive.
2020 comes along and now I'm rocking both the Note 9 and iPhone SE 2020. Best of both worlds for me.
Bruh you are oooon point on too many levels . Great Job completely explains all needed factors all else is personal desires
Great video man! Very truthful! You spoke the words in my thoughts! Lifelong Android user here, and just finished paying off my Note 8 (also had a Pixel 2XL). Did my research and visited a couple of stores that were open to get a feel of the phones I was considering (Note 10, Pixel 4XL). Samsung pretty much just added reverse charging and an extra camera (Note 8 vs Note 10). The Pixel was the more enticing option esp they were offering 300 off at the Google Store (promo ended yesterday). Went to one of my carrier's stores two days ago to hold the Pixel 4XL one more time before I finalized my purchase. Walked out with the iPhone 11 Pro Max for most the same reasons you mentioned here and in some of your other videos. The iPhone is simple and familiar, and lacking in some of the functionality that Android has, but it excels in the areas that matter to me - camera, battery, immediate updates, screen, and build quality. I stayed away from iPhones because I've always felt like they held back on a lot of things, but for some weird reason, I felt that the flagship Android phones are doing all the compromises now. And yes, Samsung has been the innovator for Android for a long time now. I have been hoping that the Pixels would somehow catch up or take over this aspect of the phone wars, but sadly hasn't been the case. They would always lack in something - display, battery, functionality, features - vs phones coming from Samsung, etc.
I was a Day 1 Android user. I used both an Android & a iPhone 5 for about a year or 2 before going back to a single Note and a S6 which I had issues with both. Finally went back to Apple on the 7+ and haven't left. Thing that finally got me was the updates on Android being trash, the built in spam unable to be removed on the Android. Memory leak issues from apps and glitches after year 1 sent me to Apple I haven't looked back since.
Bought the 7T Pro after owning a XS Max, and I'll get the 12 Pro Max. You have very good points here, I'm actually very tilted by the updates, I can't stand being on a three months old security patch on a brand new phone.
Switched from s8 to pixel 3a xl...will be riding the pixel train for awhile.
I'm a long time both-IOS and Android user, never understood the hater/fan thing. I had some of the worst droid phones ever made and I had iphones that I hated or I felt a waste of money (iPhone 6S to iPhone 7) . Even now, I have a Note 9 and an iphone XR and my sim card keeps switching itself between the 2, depending on my mood. It's the Note 9, when I want max bright screen outside (the XR sucks in direct sunlight) , at the same time I want the XR with all my previously collected stuff for the past 12 years. My favorite feature with iOS has to be how its backup/restore works. Down to the last detalis of where my apps were positioned or what pages were open in Safari, restoring or switching to a new iphone is stupid easy. It saves everything. Meanwhile if I switch with Android, my messages are missing, apps are all over, call history is missing, - I know I know, I have to use a different app. But again, that's why it's valid to say, that whatever Apple does is getting the basics done really well, while the Android wants to dazzle me with all kinds of toys an gimmicks. But again, my 2 most favorite phones ever since smartphones existed : iPhone 5S and Pixel 3a. Best camera ever (for me) : Huawei Mate 30Pro. My longest used iPhone : iPhone 6S. Phone I found most useful on a daily basis: Pixel 3a. Best phone for the money : iPhone XR.
respect man, ur too real still. im an android user and it disgusts me when other android users talk smack about iOS when they clearly cant see dat theres pros n cons to both OS and its rlly a matter of what u value