I've been using an iPhone for 3 yrs straight but switched back to Android (and yes, the s23 Ultra) because Samsung hit all the spots this time around - battery, performance (*ehem* Exynos) and cameras. Samsung is known to have the best display in the market and of course the build quality is perfect as always. My only gripe is the minimal curve display.
Switched from a pixel user to an iPhone. At first I missed the magic eraser, but now with Google one subscription I can use it on all my iOS devices. Definitely agree with the quality of life features in the focus modes syncing. My android stuff NEVER worked half as well. And the updates don’t break my phone so I’m a fan of iOS
All flagship phones are expensive. In the UK, the S23U 12GB version is £1400, much more than the current iPhone 14PM base model (reduced by 7-10% in price). I would say that Android is no longer the cheaper option, so you seem to be living in the past. I saw a video showing that over the last 10 years in the US, the price of Dell PCs went up >80% yet Apple went up around 20%. I feel those hating Apple are still stuck in the past and seem to refuse to accept things have changed. So I suspect it is just hate of Apple rather than pricing now.
@@andyH_England yeah but the s23 specs are allot higher which makes it more expensive and the money made by apple per phone sale is so much higher than Samsungs turnover
@@miguelvega7769 Samsung's phones are not cheap but always had better hardware and always amdr more value of money phones than iphone. Just look their cost of production. iPhones are cheaper to make than Samsung or even Xiaomi phones.
Pro tip: the NFC chip in most Android phones is in the middle of the back of the phone. So instead of getting stressed out by the fact that you cant seem to figure out how to "tap the top of the phone" to access something, just hold the whole phone and hover the middle of the back over the NFC reader or payment machine and you will be golden.
Ive recently switched to the S23 Ultra after owning iphones since 2007, i can honestly say ive been missing out! The S23 ultra is an absolute multi tasking feature packed powerhouse, and the one thing that kept stopping me from switching, the superior battery life from the 11 pro max onwards, is now i feel actially better on the S23 ultra than my 14 pro max, i have now Sold my iphone and my ipad, and now im using the S23 ultra and Tab S8 Ultra.
Oh and being able to swipe down anywhere to get the notifications / control panel is killer, the iphone is so awkward having to reach up to the top corner
@@Earl1403 Plus not being able to go back using the right side of the screen on iOS. It pains me that Apple can’t even implement a simple back gesture. I will be switching back to Android once S24 Ultra comes out.
I'm a apple user. This year I switched to S23ultra from iphone 12 max pro . It's just mind blowing experience. I don't care about hardware config , I'm just a normal ph user . Android is so easy and comfortable to use . Android has more freedom than ios . I'm never going back to iphone again and here in India apple pay has no use at all . Here gpay, phone pay and paytm are the most used payment app . Till now i haven't face any issue with payment system. Lastly I don't use smart watch so I've no idea about smart watch performance, I love normal manual wristwatch.
Oh, I'm also from India, but i cannot afford the S23 series, but I've been rocking the pixel 6 from last year. Even the pixels are beasts, and i love the awesome software of Google. Yes, there WERE some bugs, but one software update, and all were fixed. The battery life still gives me 6+ hours daily, and the camera stands up to date.
iPhone and apple products in general are meant to be used in the financially rich countries I feel... people over there can anyway afford to create the apple ecosystem around them and only then, iphone does really reach its full potential.... however here in India, apple pay, airdrop, imessage, apple ecosystem...nobody cares about these things...iPhone is just a financial statement/gaming device here
@@mihirojha4475 even if it is a year old, the A15 bionic is still insanely powerful and optimized specifically for apple devices, so it doesnt matter at all
Android has the focus modes you mention at 8:52. On the S23 they're called routines and can set specific apps, wallpapers, sound profiles, etc as well as watch faces based on the routine you're using. The conditions for each routine can vary from a specific time range, connecting/disconnecting a bluetooth device, a specific app being used, or being at a specific location (i.e. turning on work mode when you pull into your work's parking lot). There are many more conditions, but these are the ones I use
Yes, as a long time Android user I was thinking of commenting on this as well. The Bixby Modes and Routines is what he needs set up to match the Apple feature
The Android issues mentioned here, are not exactly conclusive platform issues. I have the S22 U (Exynos) + Tab S7 + GW 4 and all work well together. My watch & phone sound states are always in sync, I even have routines that adjust these based on different conditions. Google Home on Android does just fine on my TV & smart device control. Google Pay is just perfect on my phone & watch, except when I put my phone in this other magnetic cover which ruins the NFC functionality. The shutter lag exists only when you taking the full resolution 108mp pics, the standard pics don't lag at all.
just what I wanted to say. Plus if you want to mute your device, use always the "do not disturb" button which is synced through all devices and mutes everything with one tap. I, for example, use only vibrations on my watch and normal full audio on my phone so I like that it is not synced.
Yeah, I am with you. I am in the Google "ecosystem" with the Pixel Line, watch, buds, Chromebook. No issues and i can share files with near by family members. My daughter switched to Apple and basically castrated herself because she doesn't benefit from all the great Google stuff any more.
Great vid. I agree with Apple Pay being so smooth, quick and error free compared to Google pay. But the little things like being able to swipe back from the right side of the phone, dragging notification centre down anywhere on the screen, endless customisation, faster charging and many more little features has made my switch to the Samsung S23 Ultra all the worthwhile.
I live in a 3rd world country where banks are slow to catch up with technology and I never have any issues with Samsung wallet. It usually even works faster than my cards
My biggest problem with iOS was it killing background apps far too often and not allowing downloads in the background. I'd set off a Netflix or Google Podcasts download before a flight and get on the plane and they wouldn't be downloaded because iOS killed them in the background. Never happens on Android!
@@RagingBad There is a test that shows how powerful the snapdragon is vs the Bionic when it comes to true multitasking. Because every benchmark just shows that the bionic is way superior. Real life experiments shows otherwise. While in a meeting, having a youtube video in picture in picture floating amd playing Asphalt. The iphone couldn't handle it 😂😂😂
I do have both, android and iPhone. I really like iPhone due to the optimization of the apps. Especially the social media ones, the quality is not deteriorating. Currently using an iphone 13 pro max 512gb variant and Xiaomi 13 phone…
I went Android to Apple and have noticed that pretty much everything Apple does is so refined and all of their devices talk to each other so well. Really enjoyed Android but the OS is so incredibly fragmented (the watch / phone muting for example) that it’s difficult to think “it just works” like it will on Apple. I miss the Pixel camera for sure (I’m on iPhone 14 Pro and still prefer Pixel shots) but overall I find Apple provide a much more consistent and reliable platform.
The reason why is because it is easier for Apple to design their applications for their products because there are fewer devices under the Apple umbrella. Android there are so many different variations that it is almost impossible to tailor applications to specific types of phones. Don't quote me but last time I googled the landscape of Android I think it read Android owns 80% of the world market in phones and devices. Also, you have smaller unknown companies from other countries who create Android phones on different specifications different from Samsung and other countries. So, it is very hard to create apps which fit the screens of all Android phones and devices. But I agree in the past I've had Android phones where it was a bit buggy, or the apps were poorly designed.
Absolutely correct. As an apple person I try to go back to android every few years and I always come back with the same conclusion: better components don’t necessarily make for a better product.
yes thats true apple the best ecosysytem if you have an apple watch, a mac laptop and phone but if you suddently switch from an iphone phone to an android and hold all the others apple devices dont expect to like it but if you switch to an "android" watch and make an android ecosysytem too the things change a lot. Plus is half the money to buld that android ecosystem instead of iphone
Yeah I love Apple ecosystem more and they privacy is top notch from FaceTime, iMessage and Safari remember last android I had credit card information was stolen never happened on my iPhone.
The benefits of Apple is also partly a monopolistic issue for. Apple makes exclusivity deals, so developers don't make things for other platforms until a period of time later and even when they do go to Android the product is inferior. It's not always a technical issue either. These type of practices I choose not to partake in as much as I can because I would be supporting a product that would limit my ability to fight back when it gets out of line. That's why I stick with Android. Nothing but competition. And of course Samsung is the King of that group. Yes I've had other Android phones. I loved my HTC back in the day.
Well you can be a freedom fighter against the giant tech companies or just buy the phone you like and enjoy. Personally I’ve tried both sides and Apple is just amazing, smooth, lag free, always works, ecosystem alone is so much more convenient. UI just feels so much more natural to use.
@@mohammadkamran5862bruh its 2023. Almost every mid range and above smartphone is smooth and lag free. Even low end phones don’t suffer from lag. As far as ui is concerned, android is just superior. The app layouts are more universal in design. The existence of the back button makes things so much easier. You can set things up more to your liking. Btw, I’m typing this out on an ipad. love it even though i know it could have been better if apple wanted it . But when it comes to phones, im always buying an android
Enjoying my S23 Ultra, coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, loving it, no planning on going back anytime soon. There were minor incontinences, but overall in plus for me
@@dorate100 Definitely: Battery life, Cameras, Unlimited customization, way more apps, 3rd party support, as you saw in the video cheaper micro-transactions, multitasking, s-pen, samsung dex, 45W super fast charging, Reverse wireless charging (able to charge devices on the back of your phone making it act as a powerbank), litteraly infinite features that you can change to your liking. Those things mentioned are all way better than the 13PM
@@drixxer the Google play store has 2,67 million apps the app store on iOS has 1.64 million apps why because Apple deleted over 250.000 apps why because Apple wants quality not quantity but google also removed thousands of apps that had malware and where jus bad quality and third party support is way better on iPhone Apps are whey more optimized that’s why the iPad as over 1 million tablet optimized apps
I have used both operating systems for several years and I find Android to be superior. Here in the US I have not experienced the issues you're having with Google Pay, it works equally well as Apple Pay. I do have the Samsung watch 5 pro and I really like it but I like my Apple watch ultra a bit more. I have a Pixel 7 Pro along with a iPhone 14 pro max, beside screen brightness and the video I like pretty much everything else on my Pixel better than the iPhone. I hope Google will make a Pixel watch more like the ultra at some point but for now I'm okay with keeping my toes in the Apple pool and swimming in the Android pool.
After year after year using iPhones, I went with the Motorola Razr (flip). Took a while to get used to but wow, stylish and easy to use. I like how I can customise various things too. Nearly all apps are on the app store too like iOS. Best decision
Switched in November last year from iphone 12 pro to the S22 Ultra, needed to for work and i'm loving the experience. Have since gotten into the Samsung Eco-system and bought the Tab S8 Ultra with keyboard, also the buds pro. The family are glad I made the switch, as they got all of my Apple products. Love your videos Pete.
@@PeteMatheson Yes to truly experience the Samsung eco system, get the devices that connect i.e tablet, laptop etc and see how you find it. There will always be a disconnect with apple users who are switching because I doubt they would be buying into eveything and stop using ipad and mac- would be interesting to see a review after using the full eco system set up :)
in November 2022 I switched from iphone xs to s22 ultra and I have not regretted once. I don't do alot of filming with it, but that might be the one thing that I am not entirely happy about. It's not as smooth as it was on the iphone. (not sure how to explain it ) I am very happy that the photos got less saturated ( I'm sure they can make it even better with upcoming updated perhaps) The insame zooming speaks for itself! Just insane and amazing. I also had no trouble connecting different devices to my s22 ultra as I had on the iphone. (roborock for instance as well as garmin smart scale was a pain to get connected to my iphone but no problems on the s22 ultra.) I have never bought such an expensive phone before, so I am pretty sure I am not gonna return to an iphone.
I found that using the Do Not Disturb mutes sound on both the watch and phone if you allow it to sync DND. That is great way of putting the differences between Apple and Android, neither is bad in itself, but just can give different experiences.
I do agree with you. A lot of people have moved to other messaging services. However it create a mess when you want to simply communicate with someone you have just met. Apple needs to adopt RCS so that we have an updated standard on both iOS and Android so that people can communicate like they should have been able to do years ago. Most of my family and friends use Android and we can group message and instant chat through RCS and it works great. Anytime I communicate with an iPhone user, it's trash! Don't get me started when you try to share a video or receive a video from an iPhone user.
Everything you said can be applied to Samsung user’s from iPhone users. There are features iPhone have that people much rather have in a phone than Samsung
Tbh that the reason Apple won't switch they think that it's something so special to stand alone with imessage and Not except RCS there fooling just except it if you lose customers then u lose customers so what it's 2023 I refuse to get trapped to IPhone that phone is only a trend that everyone copies oh he or she has and iphone so I'm gonna get me an iPhone ppl are crazy🤦🏾
Yes I agree. Yes using the 3rd party apps fixes the SMS thing, but everyone you message needs the app where if Apple adapted RCS or let Android have iMessage, then it would be using the stock app where you don't have to worry if someone has the app or not. That is the real issue. Getting grandparents or people who are not tech savvy to have many message apps will usually not happen.
It's funny that now I'm seeing lot of iPhone's users trying to customise their app icons whenever someone post an screenshot of their customised iPhone. I thought they don't care about customisation
You have summed up quite well my experience from Android to iOS, they are not that alien to one another, but I’m enjoying what’s different. First time enjoying the ecosystem with my family and the little details are neat surprises here and there. The thoughtful design is charming and I have actually worned myself out of the customization, was actually using clean oneui by the time I made the change. I’m too practical with my stuff now and the customizations always introduced some jank that I had to deal with, lost its charm to me
Interesting seeing the other way around! But yep, since it's new to me for now I'm really enjoying having something that's just different for a change 😆
Crazy enough is this is my sentiments exactly. I’ve been using android since like I was a sophomore in high school and I graduated in 2010 I got one hour on always trying to customize something, always wanted to change to keep myself interested but I should have known that was the first sign of the end lol. I too was vanilla one ui right when I decided to get my 14 pro max. It was a nice phone, my s22 ultra, but it’s just some stuff I couldn’t deal with anymore. I needed a new breath of fresh air
As someone who used to switch constantly between android and IOS, I miss a few minor features that are available on the android platform, but keep returning to the ease os use and productivity that the apple eco system allows. Sure there are bugs here and there, but overall a smooth experience. I wish apps could show on top of each other like Truecaller or Me do on android, or be able to install third party APK. But the IOS widgets are not bad at all and with combination of ios shortcuts, no complain on that department either.
I remember owning a Galaxy watch 4 classic, during workouts switching between spotify and a break timer used to break the watch and overheat, and I had to wait for the watch to cool down to use it, just to experience the same break again
I have went from iOS to android and mind you it was a iPhone 7 so i can't really say it's fair but there's something with android phones. Unless you want the hardware (camera, chipset or anything else hardware related) then you HAVE to stick with that particular company, i switched from Samsung to Xiaomi/Poco this year and it's like a minefield compared to OneUI, every wrong step you take is fatal but every correct step is amazing. A few examples would be: Back taps, Dolby Atmos (on midrangers i am aware that a few flagships have dolby atmos), less boring interface (for the camera at least), etc.
Just retired from being a developer for 40+ years. Developed for both iOS and Android and have been back and forth a couple of times over the years due to work requirements. Now that I retired from programming I've settled quite happily on iOS. Android just has too many issues for me, but at the end of the day it's all personal choice and if you prefer Android then that's the right choice for you.
So I switched from a Samsung galaxy note 10 from 2019 to an iPhone 14 pro and I love it. There’s still things I really miss from my android like the simple double click power button for camera. I also updated my 2016 MacBook Pro to the M2 MacBook Air and it’s also amazing and elegant. With the switch I also went from galaxy buds Pros (which were amazing) to AirPods Pro 2s. The apple ecosystem works really well and I’m happy with my purchases but now I’m broke.
I just switched to an iphone after 10 years of using android and the iPhone I'm using is the 7. The thing that has surprised me the most is how well this old phone works today. There’s really not much that I miss from android.
I have paid pretty much everything on stores and restaurants with Google Pay for since 2018 when it came to Finland. In the first year I had some troubles but since then it has worked perfectly in various Android phones from OnePlus, Nokia and now Samsung.
I've switched from an iPhone to a Pixel phone last October and, just like you pointed out, it's the little things that I miss. Syncing my phone with my watch, Apple Pay, even the Airpods, the polish of the OS itself, but Android is great as well once you tweak it just the way that you want to. In my case, I'm hoping for a decent Pixel 8 Pro to upgrade to, as I prefer the vanilla Android experience, especially coming from iOS.
I had the exact opposite experience with Google Pay, consistent, fast, never failed my while travelling, from the smallest kiosk selling fast food in the street, to any major store. 🙂
I've always been a android guy but the last 3 years I used iPhone. Last iPhone was a iPhone 14 pro max and now I decided to go back to my Samsung life. S23 ultra is here and man I do love how I can change the things on android but I feel like it's a bit more buggy then iPhone. Then again I've only used it for 3 days now. The worse thing about switching is getting all the apps again. So far I'm liking the s23 ultra but for gaming I still think the gaming is better on the iPhone. I think it's all software based not hardware so Samsung still needs to work on their software. The bubbles thing in messaging is a thing of the past the first day they will say oh man your back on android and that's about it. Wish me luck! Lol
I'm a new iPhone user switching from android. I am surprised by how much IPhone have software bugs. I have encountered Face Id problems and black camera problem on my iPhone which I have never even think about when I'm using android. To be honest I've heard people say iPhone software is superior to android, no it doesn't. I'm seriously considering to return to Android world. It's more versatile and less software bugs
i don't know form what china town you have bought it. Never had any issues with any apple product even using it after years. An one time lag every month or so but that's at worse
Right? I found apps and system on iOS not as stable as people always brag about. I've returned to Android, and I get so much less problems with it compared to iOS, though mostly just the apps and not the systems. And on android usually it's easier to do something to fix it, thousands ways to Rome, on iOS it's just so restricted so I never been able to make it do something that I wanted to do, if apple says no, then no. iOS devices processor and gpu performance is awesome but that was the only thing without problems and the one thing I liked....
Enjoyed this video. I’m still on iPhone 11. Tried switching back when Samsung came out with the S7 but gave up because my group texts never went through which was a big deal for me at the time. I followed all the steps to turning off iMessage and still had issues. I’m still open minded to changing one day. Thanks again for the great video!
I switched from Android to iPhone specifically for the camera, but everything else about iPhone is making me miserable because I have no other Apple products. I'm considering going back, but the main reason for the switch was a new baby and wanting to take all the pictures and videos. You mentioned video quality was not great, and I'm curious how they compare just taking photos and videos around your home/of your kids, especially in dimmer light. I can't seem to find comparison videos on the cameras that focuses on just daily life with kids. I have grown pretty used to the quick capture of the iPhone and the photos and videos are truly phenomenal.
That's been the main issue with daily life. Camera isn't as fast as capturing those funny moments, but it's been really good to be able to zoom in when they've run off somewhere! 😁
@@justinbprice Yeah, that makes sense. I love the videos I've taken. I don't think I could have captured an absolutely hilarious (as his mom) moment last night in near-darkness on another phone.
Was surprised about the different between cost of RUclips and others for the different systems. Might be best to go to those sites through a web browser and set up accounts then use the sites through their respective apps. I use RUclips premium and don’t pay the higher monthly payment mentioned in video.
I switched from Android to Apple to Android and now back to Apple. There are pros and cons for both, but what has me sold on Apple is how well the devices talk to each other. Connecting one device to another is an absolute breeze. Right now I'm happy with Apple.
you surely didnt use samsung dex, it connects automatically when you turn on pc and s23 ultra can be used instead of pc. talking about communication lol
I've enjoyed following your Journey! For me, it's less that the S Ultra series is awesome, as it has always been awesome. It's that the 8 gen 2 has caught up with, and in some aspects, surpassed Apple's A series SOCs. With the potential of switching to something full time being the hook of your channel, what will be your strategy going forward?
Thank you! No change! 🙂 Still keen on seeing what's out there. Still love trying new phones and new tech. May some more apple to android ecosystem vids as it's interesting to compare!
@@PeteMatheson Chromebooks complete the Google Ecosystem, so maybe throw something nice like an HP Dragonfly Pro in the mix? Some Google TVs (They are so inexpensive!)?
Same for me when I switched to Google Pixel I loved it everything was fresh and easy. I’m back on Apple now but definitely miss google. Strangely I didn’t enjoy Samsung as much as google 🤔
I switched from Plus Size iphones when the Note 10+ was released.. The Note felt so small in my hand! My S22 Ultra also. But, I had so much more display! I switched to the S22 Ultra, Watch Pro 5 & Tab S7+ and love them all. I've never used more than a 1/3 of what Samsung Phones offer. My S22 Ultra got better in April in 2023! I don't plan on upgrading for another 3-4yrs.
I made the switch to android too and went back to iPhone after 1 month I think it’s a matter of personality, I personally felt safer (perhaps falsely) to use iPhone and all the customization drove me crazy
Hey man, really enjoyed this video. I've never used an iPhone in my life so I find these videos interesting but the one issue I have is which ever way everyone switched in these videos, the experience is the same in it being refreshing and an great experience and I always think that's down to the novelty of a shiny new phone etc but this video is obviously different so I think more valuable to people. Also love that you have Jeff Nippard workout program lol. Great RUclipsrs think alike haha
haha! Gotta get my daily workouts in when I can :) Thanks dude! I think that's definitely true - a lot of people have been stuck with whatever phone for so long, that so many are just looking to try something different! I see people switching both ways and they're mostly happy regardless of what they switch to! iPhone is great for the ecosystem, but I'm enjoying all the little things with all of these Android phones :)
I have used apple devices before and I realised how easy things are in android. Especially for the customisation as well as other freedoms such as sharing files. We can always download apks if the newest version is not supported anymore due to our device being old. An old ipad made me frustrated because I couldnt download most apps.and there seemed to be no solution, at least no easy one. And for my old galaxy tab, I could just download the older versions apk for it to be able to be installed. Sharing things are easy without having to be drowned in the ecosystem. And no internet required. I am the offline kind of person. So once I got the taste of android, it has been hard for me to move back to apple.
Actually the audio is fantastic on Android, it's odd you say that. Side by side comparison of iphone and android audio have always made me prefer android (Samsung phones specifically).
Actually, you can use modes on Samsung too! Focus mode, movie mode, exercise mode etc. You can also program it to change backgrounds and settings on both phone and watch. I pretty much automated my phone, it's a so cool feature to play with
I switched from an iphone 14 pro, to the S23U. It reminded me of back in the day, when I switched from my Galaxy note 2, to a iphone 4. Apple had such a character back then. And I'll admit I loved it. Throughout the years I gave androids a try but always had buggy messy bloatwhere experiences. But I have been eye balling Samsung again since the S22 series, and when I heard that the s23 series performing really well I new I needed to try Android again. And man, I gotta say one UI 5.1, married with the new S23 series phones, makes a very user friendly, feature packed experience. I feel now, like I've switched to the better phone. I personally feel like the tables have turned. At least in terms of Samsung. I don't really like pixels, or Motorolas. But Samsung has really listened to it's fans. My S23 ultra is the perfect phone for me, because I am a one device kind of guy. Whether it's multi tasking, watching movies, typing emails, taking pictures, the S23 blows the iphone 14P clear out of the park IMHO. I can't wait to see what Samsung does with the S24 series, because I know apple is falling behind. At this point apple could drop a iphone with a whole pinch display, and thin bezels and i still wouldn't go back to it because IOS holds you back as a user! I've broken free!
I enjoyed your video. I had switched from iPhone 2 to Android because of the lack of customisation and slow rollout of features. In Australia google pay works quite well. And for now my train app is only available on Android - all iPhone users need to carry a physical card😊. The main reason to switch back for me is the concern around app security. So far that hasn't been an issue as mostly I have main stream use cases.
I have used both apple and Android for quite a while now as my primary devices...i can tell you that apple's privacy thing is just marketing. Both platforms are similar in terms of privacy and safety it's the user whose mistakes matter in those situations... Android gives you freedom tho...it's delightful and give u sense of doing something...which is exactly opposite to apple devices... Choose whatever u want 👍
I‘ve switched back and forth, from iPhone to android to iPhone… I ended up with an iPhone, because i feel like it‘s more convenient in my usecase. The phone is more reliable, holds up longer in terms of updates etc. and because I don‘t want to buy a new phone every 2-3 years (firstly because it‘s a waste of money, because nothing changes in the phone market and secondly the environment) and I really don‘t want to mess with custom roms, the iPhone is my way to go. Reliability was just my feel, the experience is smoother, my phone crashed 2 times max after 2 years and so on, but tbh, the iPhone is so overpriced.
Most of the things mentioned here are all things you missed having on IOS or didnt work well on android... If I wanted to switch to IOS from android i think i could make a 5 day long video of all the features that completely dont exist on IPhone and how frustrating my life will become... but i guess someone moving from IOS to android would want to know these things you mentioned 👍👍
I switched and went right back to apple, every video said android was faster, bench marks were better, came was better.......ON PAPAER the user experience on the iPhone is unmatched, smooth and FAST. Android users dont notice this, iPhone users will notice the lag when they switch
Live in the US. I have honestly never had my Google Pay turned down. I don't often use my phone. But have used in Vegas. Austin. Minnesota. San Diego. Never failed.
This is probably the most realistic "I Switched to Android" video i have seen so far. Yeah, nothing can beat Apple ecosystem integration and i wish the Android side could match. On the other hand, iPhone is just an iPhone. Everything is the same and i know it would make me bored of it quite fast. Still very solid and consistent devices though, and i like that, something i also wish Android could match. I have never used an iPhone, only Android so i sometimes have these thoughts of switching to Apple and seeing how it plays out. The reason why i dont want to do it might sound dumb but i dont want to support Apple as a company. They are very anti repair and essentially want you to buy a new device when your current one is broken. Just watch Hugh Jeffreys and you will know what im talking about. Apple's anti-repair behavior doesnt only affect their devices. It affects other manufacturers as well since, you know, they tend to make fun of Apple and then copy them a year later (looking at you samsung).
For many years I've had both Android and iOS devices. From Chromebook to the Macos to numerous Samsung phones and multiple iPhones. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. But you are absolutely correct, everything with iPhones is expensive including the purchases made on their platform. I am learning Android Development and independent developers for Apple have to pay Apple $100.00 dollars per year for their developer membership versus Android you pay last time I checked 25 dollars for a lifetime membership. Also, for developers to submit their app to Apple there is a complicated process and lots of times your application can be easily rejected because Apple has high, very high requirements. But I love both phone devices, so I am stuck in the middle between both products. But one thing I can say is I am a fan boy of Apple laptops, I love their M1 chip MacBook's.
I did the opposite as I have switched to iPhone because modern Android phones nowadays are getting more gigantic, hence, too big for comfort. I never had regrets after switching to iPhone 13 mini as I prefer compact phones because they are lightweight and fits perfectly into the pocket. Thus, no need for an extra pouch and I can even operate it with one hand only and therefore it’s really that comfortable to use. Compared to its bigger siblings, it’s not lagging behind too much. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini are the lightest 5G phones. The iPhone SE 3rd gen comes next in line. Battery performance is not that bad and in fact, it’s much better than my Samsung Galaxy S10e. For me, it’s goodbye Android phones as they are getting bigger and bigger. Even with the advent of foldable Android phones, they are merely bluffs as it’s still undeniable that they are gigantic phones trying to hide their true bloated size.
If you ever go back to android and want a compact phone then give Asus ZenFone phones a look, their latest zenfone 10 is a small compact flagship phone
There are tons of compact android phones😂. The Samsung S23 flagship phone has 3 sizes, the normal S23 with a 6.1 inch screen, the S23 Plus which is slightly bigger, and the S23 Ultra which is the biggest of them.
@@gdcha No, you’re wrong. A 6.1” screen is not compact. Screen sizes below that are the real compact. The S23 series are big and not even their 6.1” screen model fits in the compact category. The iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are the true winners when it comes to high-end compact phones.
@@Anonymous96833 You're right, but the base S23 6.1 incher is still small enough to use with one hand. I'm sure it'd get pretty comfortable after a while and you'd forget that you ever needed a smaller phone if you gave it a try.
Switched to Galaxy Note 9 in 2020, and it has overhauled my experience and expectations of a smartphone. Cannot find another phone that can replace a Samsung Note series (Ultra now) for me. Apple can boast, but Knoxx and a tameable Android is pretty solid imo. Still rocking the Note 9 everyday. This phone is still going strong
If you're missing the features from the apple ecosystem, I find KDE connect does fill in a lot of the gaps, wireless file trancefer, remote for the plasma TV desktop (though that thing needs a lot of work lol) cross platform notifications, etc. it's not perfect, though I do like to use it often as emaling yourself an image, that's just painfully slow lol.
Again, Pete, well done for such a great video, showing your honest feelings of both systems. Sometimes I wish the best of both iOS and Android were combined. Or even better, if you as end user could pick your favourite functions from both into one phone and smartwatch…and earbuds. Because both have their pros and cons. Yeah, video is still better on iPhone, zoom is better on S23. I just don’t understand why Apple is keeping simple functions away from the user. Such as moving your icons to your desired place on the screen, why there’s still no fade in and out on iPhone. I guess Android and Samsung in particular are moving a lot faster with innovations. Downside of that is that not all of these functions are fully optimised and having some issues or bugs. You are right, there’s still some lagging in apps, camera etc. However, I also experienced issues with iOS, even crashes. I guess we’ll keep switching every year between both. 😂 Cheers.
I was an iPhone 12 Mini user for two years and have been using a MacBook Pro for six. I switched back to Android a month ago, and now I look forward to getting a PC laptop. Being an Apple user is feeling that your devices constantly remind you of how much of an honor it is for you to have them.
I've been using Android for 20 years. I just got a Mac mini pro for music stuff. I tried the Iphone 13 but didn't have time to learn the os. I will try again when the 15 comes out. I've had several Android/Note phones, die from motherboard or processor issues. I use the phones a lot but not intensively. I'll keep an Android for work and I'll get the Iphone 15 for entertainment and going out.
I find Android is much better in functionality after switching over from Apple last year. Things like a pause button while recording videos, a back button and stuff like sending scheduled sms messages
Hi Pete, just wanted to drop a line saying thanks for your honest review. I used to be with Samsung, then switched to Apple 2019, but looking at Samsung again. Your review gave me lots to think about. Thanks again I am subscribed for more videos 😊
I switched from Galaxy S10 to iPhone 12. I must say I like the iphone quite a bit, they have been more durable than the androids I have had, but they may be getting up there, now, it was a drop test comparison I saw. I do my subscriptions online, so I dont get the apple tax as much :D I really like how interconnected the iphones in my family unit are, very nice to be able to manage my kids.
I switched to android earlier this year for only the second time since iPhone 3g. Three months later I am back on iPhone. The constant irritation of Google Pay on both the Pixel 7 Pro and Samsung Watch6 Classic was the primary reason. Then there were app issues such as, bizarrely, the Cafe Nero app failing to refresh vouchers.
I'm debating switching back if the iPhone 15 if it has the USB C port and a telephoto zoom. I'm currently on the Zfold 4 and I'm getting tired of the foldables after two years... I have had no issue with Samsung pay in the US as it works 99% of the time. If I don't go with the iPhone I will hold out for the S24 Ultra
To me, the biggest advantage of iPhone compared to most Android phones brand is... software support. In a time when we should stop changing phones every 1, 2 or 3 years, Apple usually provides around 6 years of full support on iPhone and more... Some contact even recently got a security update for a 10 years old iPad. I don't think we'll see that on Android phones or tablets anytime soon...
Actually Apple only promises 4 years of software updates. But usually, it's supported for longer than that because of very high number of units sold. And my A71 4G already received 4 years of updates. The newer S23 is promised to be supported for 5 years. And long software update is not unique to Apple. Windows 7 was supported for 12 years. Windows XP even longer than that.
This used to be the case, now Apple users keep their phones for multiple years and obviously the business is seeing dips in sales per year so now they are slowing down iPhones so you are forced to upgrade.
It’s funny because I did the opposite I’ve been Tommy two phones for awhile now with android being my main phone but when it was time to upgrade my note 20ultra the s22ultra didn’t appeal to me so I traded in my 10r and got the iPhone 14pro max my only regret is how slow the iPhone is surfing the web like seriously my note 20 ultra is a lot faster when using 5G and Wi-Fi I really notice it when I’m using streaming apps (RUclips Crunchyroll Netflix and Hulu) and this is going to be dumb to some people but the reason I switched because I turned my android phone into a retro gaming hybrid handheld console (ps2 ps1 Dreamcast GameCube N64 nes snes gba ds 3ds psp vita wii genesis )
@PeteMatheson As an android user, I can get you around many of the problems you're facing. When ending a workout on the Samsung watch, you can press the bottom right button to bring up the menu , DND and mute are synced only if you enable so. So are work modes(sleep, drive etc) . To always have the pdf open up on the same page, use Samsung notes, which will bring up the same page just like the iphone,on the plethora of Samsung devices you have. I'm not defending android as I do admit the implementation isn't that seemless but still android does so many things so much better that I didn't ever feel the need to look back.
I switched to iPhone after 10 years of Android and I'm having a blast. Everything is so clean and well organized. I like the fact that it is NOT THAT CUSTOMISABLE. I'm sick of experimenting with the software and am finally having the smartphone experience I've always dreamt of. Also, I'm not changing smartphones yearly. I keep one for 5-6 years before switching to another.
@@sabakag I did the same (Android to iOS) and disagree with your statement. My Galaxy s10 is superior to s23 in most departments. Samsung has adopted the worst of Apple’s policy in the last few years, imo.
I've had an iPhone for the last few years, but this year I bought the S23 Ultra. I have to say that it took me a few weeks to really acclimatize and get used to Android, but I wouldn't want to go back to Apple now. You can do so many more things on a Samsung. For example, if you can do 4 things on an iPhone, you can do 20 things on a Samsung. And the reason for the switch is because I'm completely done with Apple. Releasing an iPhone 15 with quite a few changes, but raising the prices really doesn't make sense at all. Apple products are also the most expensive. Really expensive for what you get in return.
There is only one Apple but multiple Androids (if that makes sense). Easier to make stuff work for only one platform. I have never owned an iPhone but I think Apple gets the important stuff right. They know stuff like Apple Pay or Airdrop mean a lot to people and so they make sure they work as they are supposed to. Android can indeed be frustrating sometimes but overall I prefer its endless possibilities. For me the biggest challenge we face as consumers is breaking up these monopolies. Today on the smartphone side there are really two players: Apple and Samsung. Google is trying but I won't be surprised if they throw in the towel considering their poor track record in keeping stuff.
I loved this video! I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. This is why I carry two phones. It’s not ideal and everyone doesn’t have the resources to do so. However, there are just certain things both do better than the other. I find myself using my iPhone for my primary as you explained things just work smoothly and effortlessly the first time and across all my devices in the ecosystem. But, I love the look and feel of using my android for downtime.
Thanks Matthew! Great to see someone with a similar experience! Lots of comments here are biased, as are mine I guess! But I can definitely appreciate both products as being really, really great 😊
my exact thought. well I am not gonna pay that much money on a flagship just to be phone to play around but that is what is keeping me on the apple side... it's just Fin working
I switched from the iPhone 12 mini to the Galaxy S22 in October 2022, and from my MacBook Pro to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a week ago. My MacBook, Apple Watch, and Airpods Pro all broke due to software issues. And the features on my Samsung devices, there's so much more for a lower price. I definitely love Android more and I have no intention to go back to Apple.
@@Jedimack7 I don't even like Apple. But his laptop, watch and headphones all "broke" due to software issues? What part of that statement DOES seem plausible to you? Of the hundreds of tech gadgets I've owned over the years from all sorts of vendors, I cannot name a single one that has irreparably "broken" due to software issues. Not one. And then he "switched" from a MacBook Pro to a ...$200 tablet? What? I'm guessing he didn't know Galaxy Books exist, and just substituted some random Samsung tablet to complete his "I've never actually touched an Apple device in my life" comment. Just because you agree with the comment doesn't excuse that this is clearly a made-up story.
Thanks for the video. One thing I could mention about your watch is to click the back button (top right) and that gives you the shortcut menu to finish the workout. That's easier and more reliable than the swipe
It’s funny that this video just made me enjoy my iPhone more 😂 the one thing I liked was the multitasking with multiple apps at once. The rest was all more convincing me more to stay away from android than it was to switch. Note I used android years ago and I just ended up wanting a simple easy phone that just works.
While typing on Android, just tap to where you need to edit, and retype 1 or 2 alphabet letters. But on iPhone, you need to retype that word or move the cursor by sliding (which both Platform have). More click to do the same things.
In terms of photo and video sometimes you have to mess with the settings to get that smooth and high quality results you want. Out of the box the camera is alright on androids but it can definitely be improved. Idk about the s23 and how customizable it can get but like the pixel and even the nothing phone 1 (which is what I use) the camera wasn't so great when I first got it but I tweaked the settings a bit and honestly much better quality. Again maybe not the best in the world but I have no complaints about it and it gets the job done very well in my opinion
On the Samsung Watch you can just press the bottom button to go to open the menu where you can end workout. Also, if you turn on do not disturb on the phone it will automatically mute the watch. I have never had the issues with google pay you are describing, as long as tap to pay is available, it always works. I can, however, confirm that tapping in general with the S23 Ultra is a bit of a hit or miss, you are absolutely right on that one.
I have both and I prefer and use my s23 ultra 70% of the time over my iPhone 14 pro max. I would list reasons when I prefer one over the other below. Reasons why I prefer my s23 ultra 1. Smoother navigation (especially scrolling) 2. Multitasking 3. System wide eq (especially for my expensive iems and headphones) 4. Pc like file system (can also connect to pc and act as a file drive). 5. Better zoomed in pictures 6. Better customization for widgets 7. Side panel app switching 8. Apps stay open in background longer 9. Multiple ways to unlock phone (fingerprint, pattern, etc) 10. Must use password to turn off phone (against theft). 11. Faster charging 12. S pen (doing math problems, signing contracts, etc) Reasons I prefer my iPhone 14 pro max 1. Mag safe (although I've seen some s23 cases with mag safe ability) 2. Apple watch is slightly better to me than my galaxy watch 5 pro (although I hate the battery life on apple watch and it stalls for many minutes when I'm trying to ping and locate my phone). 3. Doing Backups is better (backup everything (even files) in one go 4. Status and imessage (for talking to and trying to get girls lol) 5. I prefer using GPS on iPhone more 6. Mute switch I don't have a macbook and don't use apple pay (still use physical cards lol) so I can't say anything about those things.
I agree. I hate iPhones scrolling. My family was all android but switched to iPhone when looking for smart watches, also parent control over phone. It was around the time the iPhone 11 came out so android was still very much lacking on smart watches (We originally had gizmos for our kids). we miss many features of android but we are already in the Apple ecosystem, buds, iPad, watch, and phone so it’s not worth the money to switch back. At least not yet.
If you've recently switched from iPhone to Android, or vice-versa, what was your experience like?
I've been using an iPhone for 3 yrs straight but switched back to Android (and yes, the s23 Ultra) because Samsung hit all the spots this time around - battery, performance (*ehem* Exynos) and cameras. Samsung is known to have the best display in the market and of course the build quality is perfect as always. My only gripe is the minimal curve display.
Just switched from an old android to the 14 pro max and I’m loving it! Syncs perfectly with my MacBook Air which was the main reason for the switch
Switched from a pixel user to an iPhone. At first I missed the magic eraser, but now with Google one subscription I can use it on all my iOS devices. Definitely agree with the quality of life features in the focus modes syncing. My android stuff NEVER worked half as well. And the updates don’t break my phone so I’m a fan of iOS
@@johndru heard exynos should be avoided on the s22 because it had bugs.
In 3 months time-why I m switching back to the iPhone 14 pro max 😂😂😂😂😂
The only reason why I switched to s23u is I hate Tim Cook's mindset that he can sell iPhone as expensive as he want and customers will buy it anyway
All flagship phones are expensive. In the UK, the S23U 12GB version is £1400, much more than the current iPhone 14PM base model (reduced by 7-10% in price). I would say that Android is no longer the cheaper option, so you seem to be living in the past. I saw a video showing that over the last 10 years in the US, the price of Dell PCs went up >80% yet Apple went up around 20%. I feel those hating Apple are still stuck in the past and seem to refuse to accept things have changed. So I suspect it is just hate of Apple rather than pricing now.
@@andyH_England yeah but the s23 specs are allot higher which makes it more expensive and the money made by apple per phone sale is so much higher than Samsungs turnover
Ppl still thinking android s cheaper 🥺
Since when was Samsung phones cheap😂😂😂
@@miguelvega7769 Samsung's phones are not cheap but always had better hardware and always amdr more value of money phones than iphone. Just look their cost of production. iPhones are cheaper to make than Samsung or even Xiaomi phones.
Pro tip: the NFC chip in most Android phones is in the middle of the back of the phone. So instead of getting stressed out by the fact that you cant seem to figure out how to "tap the top of the phone" to access something, just hold the whole phone and hover the middle of the back over the NFC reader or payment machine and you will be golden.
Ive recently switched to the S23 Ultra after owning iphones since 2007, i can honestly say ive been missing out! The S23 ultra is an absolute multi tasking feature packed powerhouse, and the one thing that kept stopping me from switching, the superior battery life from the 11 pro max onwards, is now i feel actially better on the S23 ultra than my 14 pro max, i have now Sold my iphone and my ipad, and now im using the S23 ultra and Tab S8 Ultra.
Oh and being able to swipe down anywhere to get the notifications / control panel is killer, the iphone is so awkward having to reach up to the top corner
@@Earl1403 Plus not being able to go back using the right side of the screen on iOS. It pains me that Apple can’t even implement a simple back gesture. I will be switching back to Android once S24 Ultra comes out.
Great sharing
And on iphone. There's no notification badges at the top like androids. Smh
What about making videos and taking pictures and editing does it match the quality of iphone ?
I'm a apple user. This year I switched to S23ultra from iphone 12 max pro . It's just mind blowing experience. I don't care about hardware config , I'm just a normal ph user . Android is so easy and comfortable to use . Android has more freedom than ios . I'm never going back to iphone again and here in India apple pay has no use at all . Here gpay, phone pay and paytm are the most used payment app . Till now i haven't face any issue with payment system. Lastly I don't use smart watch so I've no idea about smart watch performance, I love normal manual wristwatch.
Oh, I'm also from India, but i cannot afford the S23 series, but I've been rocking the pixel 6 from last year. Even the pixels are beasts, and i love the awesome software of Google. Yes, there WERE some bugs, but one software update, and all were fixed. The battery life still gives me 6+ hours daily, and the camera stands up to date.
Iphone 14 is cheaper than S23
iPhone and apple products in general are meant to be used in the financially rich countries I feel... people over there can anyway afford to create the apple ecosystem around them and only then, iphone does really reach its full potential....
however here in India, apple pay, airdrop, imessage, apple ecosystem...nobody cares about these things...iPhone is just a financial statement/gaming device here
@@Mohit-zn2rn not really. Plus, it has got the one year older A15 bionic. Better to go for the S23's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
@@mihirojha4475 even if it is a year old, the A15 bionic is still insanely powerful and optimized specifically for apple devices, so it doesnt matter at all
Android has the focus modes you mention at 8:52. On the S23 they're called routines and can set specific apps, wallpapers, sound profiles, etc as well as watch faces based on the routine you're using. The conditions for each routine can vary from a specific time range, connecting/disconnecting a bluetooth device, a specific app being used, or being at a specific location (i.e. turning on work mode when you pull into your work's parking lot). There are many more conditions, but these are the ones I use
Yes, as a long time Android user I was thinking of commenting on this as well. The Bixby Modes and Routines is what he needs set up to match the Apple feature
The Android issues mentioned here, are not exactly conclusive platform issues. I have the S22 U (Exynos) + Tab S7 + GW 4 and all work well together. My watch & phone sound states are always in sync, I even have routines that adjust these based on different conditions. Google Home on Android does just fine on my TV & smart device control. Google Pay is just perfect on my phone & watch, except when I put my phone in this other magnetic cover which ruins the NFC functionality. The shutter lag exists only when you taking the full resolution 108mp pics, the standard pics don't lag at all.
just what I wanted to say. Plus if you want to mute your device, use always the "do not disturb" button which is synced through all devices and mutes everything with one tap. I, for example, use only vibrations on my watch and normal full audio on my phone so I like that it is not synced.
Galaxy watch 3 and s9 for a while now s10e. The watch complaints really confused me. I mean i use the ring and buttons for 2/3 of my phones actions
Even with the 200MP mode on S23 you can turn shutter lag off with camera assistant.
Yeah, I am with you. I am in the Google "ecosystem" with the Pixel Line, watch, buds, Chromebook. No issues and i can share files with near by family members. My daughter switched to Apple and basically castrated herself because she doesn't benefit from all the great Google stuff any more.
Same
Great vid. I agree with Apple Pay being so smooth, quick and error free compared to Google pay. But the little things like being able to swipe back from the right side of the phone, dragging notification centre down anywhere on the screen, endless customisation, faster charging and many more little features has made my switch to the Samsung S23 Ultra all the worthwhile.
In the US, I have never had any problems with Google or Samsung pay.
Samsung Pay > Apple Pay > Google Pay
I live in a 3rd world country where banks are slow to catch up with technology and I never have any issues with Samsung wallet. It usually even works faster than my cards
@Enes Üzel swiping from right to left to go back works with iphone? Can you teach me how?
@@niravarora9887 me neither
My biggest problem with iOS was it killing background apps far too often and not allowing downloads in the background. I'd set off a Netflix or Google Podcasts download before a flight and get on the plane and they wouldn't be downloaded because iOS killed them in the background. Never happens on Android!
Because ios doesn't allow real multitasking
@@RagingBad There is a test that shows how powerful the snapdragon is vs the Bionic when it comes to true multitasking. Because every benchmark just shows that the bionic is way superior.
Real life experiments shows otherwise.
While in a meeting, having a youtube video in picture in picture floating amd playing Asphalt. The iphone couldn't handle it 😂😂😂
@@geckoxs1071 the example you just gave is not realistic at all 😂😂😂 who tf would play asphalt, RUclips and be in a meeting all together 😂😂😂
@@haridj8532 Someone who has background music while listening to a Zoom lecture for class and is gaming during a break.
And apple fanboys keep on hyping up iphone battery life 😂
I do have both, android and iPhone. I really like iPhone due to the optimization of the apps. Especially the social media ones, the quality is not deteriorating. Currently using an iphone 13 pro max 512gb variant and Xiaomi 13 phone…
I went Android to Apple and have noticed that pretty much everything Apple does is so refined and all of their devices talk to each other so well. Really enjoyed Android but the OS is so incredibly fragmented (the watch / phone muting for example) that it’s difficult to think “it just works” like it will on Apple. I miss the Pixel camera for sure (I’m on iPhone 14 Pro and still prefer Pixel shots) but overall I find Apple provide a much more consistent and reliable platform.
The reason why is because it is easier for Apple to design their applications for their products because there are fewer devices under the Apple umbrella. Android there are so many different variations that it is almost impossible to tailor applications to specific types of phones. Don't quote me but last time I googled the landscape of Android I think it read Android owns 80% of the world market in phones and devices. Also, you have smaller unknown companies from other countries who create Android phones on different specifications different from Samsung and other countries. So, it is very hard to create apps which fit the screens of all Android phones and devices. But I agree in the past I've had Android phones where it was a bit buggy, or the apps were poorly designed.
Absolutely correct. As an apple person I try to go back to android every few years and I always come back with the same conclusion: better components don’t necessarily make for a better product.
yes thats true apple the best ecosysytem if you have an apple watch, a mac laptop and phone but if you suddently switch from an iphone phone to an android and hold all the others apple devices dont expect to like it but if you switch to an "android" watch and make an android ecosysytem too the things change a lot. Plus is half the money to buld that android ecosystem instead of iphone
Yeah I love Apple ecosystem more and they privacy is top notch from FaceTime, iMessage and Safari remember last android I had credit card information was stolen never happened on my iPhone.
be careful, now those that use their phone to change themes all day will come with "but but but but"
The benefits of Apple is also partly a monopolistic issue for. Apple makes exclusivity deals, so developers don't make things for other platforms until a period of time later and even when they do go to Android the product is inferior. It's not always a technical issue either.
These type of practices I choose not to partake in as much as I can because I would be supporting a product that would limit my ability to fight back when it gets out of line. That's why I stick with Android. Nothing but competition. And of course Samsung is the King of that group. Yes I've had other Android phones. I loved my HTC back in the day.
The htc DNA was one of my favorite phones
my htc one. didnt have one complaint on that phone.
Well you can be a freedom fighter against the giant tech companies or just buy the phone you like and enjoy.
Personally I’ve tried both sides and Apple is just amazing, smooth, lag free, always works, ecosystem alone is so much more convenient. UI just feels so much more natural to use.
@@mohammadkamran5862bruh its 2023. Almost every mid range and above smartphone is smooth and lag free. Even low end phones don’t suffer from lag. As far as ui is concerned, android is just superior. The app layouts are more universal in design. The existence of the back button makes things so much easier. You can set things up more to your liking. Btw, I’m typing this out on an ipad. love it even though i know it could have been better if apple wanted it . But when it comes to phones, im always buying an android
@@mohammadkamran5862No way does a UI with no back button feel more natural to use lol
Enjoying my S23 Ultra, coming from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, loving it, no planning on going back anytime soon. There were minor incontinences, but overall in plus for me
i am wanting to switch to s23 ultra should i i age 13pro max
i'm wanting to switch to s23 ultra but is it worth it to switch give me pros
@@dorate100 Definitely: Battery life, Cameras, Unlimited customization, way more apps, 3rd party support, as you saw in the video cheaper micro-transactions, multitasking, s-pen, samsung dex, 45W super fast charging, Reverse wireless charging (able to charge devices on the back of your phone making it act as a powerbank), litteraly infinite features that you can change to your liking. Those things mentioned are all way better than the 13PM
@@drixxer the Google play store has 2,67 million apps the app store on iOS has 1.64 million apps why because Apple deleted over 250.000 apps why because Apple wants quality not quantity but google also removed thousands of apps that had malware and where jus bad quality and third party support is way better on iPhone Apps are whey more optimized that’s why the iPad as over 1 million tablet optimized apps
@@drixxer batterylife on the s23 u way better than 13 peo max😂 yeah right. 13 pm bets s23u in terms of battery
I have used both operating systems for several years and I find Android to be superior. Here in the US I have not experienced the issues you're having with Google Pay, it works equally well as Apple Pay. I do have the Samsung watch 5 pro and I really like it but I like my Apple watch ultra a bit more. I have a Pixel 7 Pro along with a iPhone 14 pro max, beside screen brightness and the video I like pretty much everything else on my Pixel better than the iPhone. I hope Google will make a Pixel watch more like the ultra at some point but for now I'm okay with keeping my toes in the Apple pool and swimming in the Android pool.
After year after year using iPhones, I went with the Motorola Razr (flip). Took a while to get used to but wow, stylish and easy to use. I like how I can customise various things too. Nearly all apps are on the app store too like iOS. Best decision
Switched in November last year from iphone 12 pro to the S22 Ultra, needed to for work and i'm loving the experience. Have since gotten into the Samsung Eco-system and bought the Tab S8 Ultra with keyboard, also the buds pro. The family are glad I made the switch, as they got all of my Apple products.
Love your videos Pete.
Very happy family indeed! Haha
Galaxy Tab is something I'm yet to try actually. Might see if I can get my hands on one!
Thanks for watching again man!
@@PeteMatheson you for sure need to try the galaxy tab!
@@PeteMatheson Yes to truly experience the Samsung eco system, get the devices that connect i.e tablet, laptop etc and see how you find it. There will always be a disconnect with apple users who are switching because I doubt they would be buying into eveything and stop using ipad and mac- would be interesting to see a review after using the full eco system set up :)
in November 2022 I switched from iphone xs to s22 ultra and I have not regretted once. I don't do alot of filming with it, but that might be the one thing that I am not entirely happy about. It's not as smooth as it was on the iphone. (not sure how to explain it ) I am very happy that the photos got less saturated ( I'm sure they can make it even better with upcoming updated perhaps) The insame zooming speaks for itself! Just insane and amazing.
I also had no trouble connecting different devices to my s22 ultra as I had on the iphone. (roborock for instance as well as garmin smart scale was a pain to get connected to my iphone but no problems on the s22 ultra.) I have never bought such an expensive phone before, so I am pretty sure I am not gonna return to an iphone.
Thanks for doing a review / comparison and not just talking about the camera for 20 minutes straight like most other RUclipsrs. Keep it up 👍
🤣 haha thanks! Yep most seem to focus on playing spot the difference with cameras 🤷🏼♂️
I found that using the Do Not Disturb mutes sound on both the watch and phone if you allow it to sync DND. That is great way of putting the differences between Apple and Android, neither is bad in itself, but just can give different experiences.
I do agree with you. A lot of people have moved to other messaging services. However it create a mess when you want to simply communicate with someone you have just met. Apple needs to adopt RCS so that we have an updated standard on both iOS and Android so that people can communicate like they should have been able to do years ago.
Most of my family and friends use Android and we can group message and instant chat through RCS and it works great. Anytime I communicate with an iPhone user, it's trash! Don't get me started when you try to share a video or receive a video from an iPhone user.
Everything you said can be applied to Samsung user’s from iPhone users. There are features iPhone have that people much rather have in a phone than Samsung
Tbh that the reason Apple won't switch they think that it's something so special to stand alone with imessage and Not except RCS there fooling just except it if you lose customers then u lose customers so what it's 2023 I refuse to get trapped to IPhone that phone is only a trend that everyone copies oh he or she has and iphone so I'm gonna get me an iPhone ppl are crazy🤦🏾
Yes I agree. Yes using the 3rd party apps fixes the SMS thing, but everyone you message needs the app where if Apple adapted RCS or let Android have iMessage, then it would be using the stock app where you don't have to worry if someone has the app or not. That is the real issue. Getting grandparents or people who are not tech savvy to have many message apps will usually not happen.
It's funny that now I'm seeing lot of iPhone's users trying to customise their app icons whenever someone post an screenshot of their customised iPhone. I thought they don't care about customisation
They don't care about making it their life's work.
I dont care about customizing at all, i just want my phone to work. Im a android guy but i like iphone to👍
Fox and berries.
You have summed up quite well my experience from Android to iOS, they are not that alien to one another, but I’m enjoying what’s different.
First time enjoying the ecosystem with my family and the little details are neat surprises here and there. The thoughtful design is charming and I have actually worned myself out of the customization, was actually using clean oneui by the time I made the change. I’m too practical with my stuff now and the customizations always introduced some jank that I had to deal with, lost its charm to me
Interesting seeing the other way around!
But yep, since it's new to me for now I'm really enjoying having something that's just different for a change 😆
Crazy enough is this is my sentiments exactly. I’ve been using android since like I was a sophomore in high school and I graduated in 2010 I got one hour on always trying to customize something, always wanted to change to keep myself interested but I should have known that was the first sign of the end lol. I too was vanilla one ui right when I decided to get my 14 pro max. It was a nice phone, my s22 ultra, but it’s just some stuff I couldn’t deal with anymore. I needed a new breath of fresh air
As someone who used to switch constantly between android and IOS, I miss a few minor features that are available on the android platform, but keep returning to the ease os use and productivity that the apple eco system allows. Sure there are bugs here and there, but overall a smooth experience. I wish apps could show on top of each other like Truecaller or Me do on android, or be able to install third party APK. But the IOS widgets are not bad at all and with combination of ios shortcuts, no complain on that department either.
Also the Apple watch is still after all those years, the most smooth fluid smart watch I’ve used, and with the Ultra model IMO also best looking
I remember owning a Galaxy watch 4 classic, during workouts switching between spotify and a break timer used to break the watch and overheat, and I had to wait for the watch to cool down to use it, just to experience the same break again
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Yeah the ecosystem is definitely killer, and agreed on some of the apps and overlays!
I have went from iOS to android and mind you it was a iPhone 7 so i can't really say it's fair but there's something with android phones. Unless you want the hardware (camera, chipset or anything else hardware related) then you HAVE to stick with that particular company, i switched from Samsung to Xiaomi/Poco this year and it's like a minefield compared to OneUI, every wrong step you take is fatal but every correct step is amazing. A few examples would be: Back taps, Dolby Atmos (on midrangers i am aware that a few flagships have dolby atmos), less boring interface (for the camera at least), etc.
Just retired from being a developer for 40+ years. Developed for both iOS and Android and have been back and forth a couple of times over the years due to work requirements. Now that I retired from programming I've settled quite happily on iOS. Android just has too many issues for me, but at the end of the day it's all personal choice and if you prefer Android then that's the right choice for you.
What android did you have?
Stop saying Android when you mean Samsung... Some things you said were specifically Samsung... That's the beauty of Android... Choice of devices.
So I switched from a Samsung galaxy note 10 from 2019 to an iPhone 14 pro and I love it. There’s still things I really miss from my android like the simple double click power button for camera. I also updated my 2016 MacBook Pro to the M2 MacBook Air and it’s also amazing and elegant. With the switch I also went from galaxy buds Pros (which were amazing) to AirPods Pro 2s. The apple ecosystem works really well and I’m happy with my purchases but now I’m broke.
a (small?) price to pay for salvation
@@ritwikmukherjee6455😂
You can configure a double/triple click on the apple logo, which is a secret button called back tap, to open up the camera app!
IDK about other iPhones, but back tap rarely ever works on my XR. It works about 1/3 times for me.
@@darknightmike10yearsago I see... It works like a charm on my 13 mini , IDK if Apple changed back tap sensitivity in newer versions...
I just switched to an iphone after 10 years of using android and the iPhone I'm using is the 7. The thing that has surprised me the most is how well this old phone works today. There’s really not much that I miss from android.
I have paid pretty much everything on stores and restaurants with Google Pay for since 2018 when it came to Finland. In the first year I had some troubles but since then it has worked perfectly in various Android phones from OnePlus, Nokia and now Samsung.
I've switched from an iPhone to a Pixel phone last October and, just like you pointed out, it's the little things that I miss. Syncing my phone with my watch, Apple Pay, even the Airpods, the polish of the OS itself, but Android is great as well once you tweak it just the way that you want to.
In my case, I'm hoping for a decent Pixel 8 Pro to upgrade to, as I prefer the vanilla Android experience, especially coming from iOS.
"The polish of the OS" he says with no consistent back button and no notification icons 😆
As someone who has had a pixel phone for a few years, the battery life can be a right pain
Pixel overheating problem
@@webinmanzana7207people keep saying that but I have never had the issue. Not once
Went from a iPhone 12 to a Pixel 7 Pro, haven't looked back. It's the cleanest android experience and closest thing to an iPhone in android.
I had the exact opposite experience with Google Pay, consistent, fast, never failed my while travelling, from the smallest kiosk selling fast food in the street, to any major store. 🙂
I've always been a android guy but the last 3 years I used iPhone. Last iPhone was a iPhone 14 pro max and now I decided to go back to my Samsung life. S23 ultra is here and man I do love how I can change the things on android but I feel like it's a bit more buggy then iPhone. Then again I've only used it for 3 days now. The worse thing about switching is getting all the apps again.
So far I'm liking the s23 ultra but for gaming I still think the gaming is better on the iPhone. I think it's all software based not hardware so Samsung still needs to work on their software.
The bubbles thing in messaging is a thing of the past the first day they will say oh man your back on android and that's about it.
Wish me luck! Lol
Yeah I think Samsung have definitely now caught up and even overtaken on hardware!
@Damian Wójcikiewicz you can always use gcam. I think gcam is better than Samsung's and way better than apple's photos.
@@PeteMatheson Yes you think caught up? You can't even connect a watch, you need a separate app. Same for music etc etc. That isn't catching up.
@@CarlWiganerUK do you understand what the work hardware means?
I agree bro.. Gaming is smoother on iphone. My brother has an s22 ultra and I have the 13 pro max
I'm a new iPhone user switching from android. I am surprised by how much IPhone have software bugs. I have encountered Face Id problems and black camera problem on my iPhone which I have never even think about when I'm using android. To be honest I've heard people say iPhone software is superior to android, no it doesn't. I'm seriously considering to return to Android world. It's more versatile and less software bugs
This isn’t normal. I would reset the iPhone and start over.
i don't know form what china town you have bought it. Never had any issues with any apple product even using it after years. An one time lag every month or so but that's at worse
Right? I found apps and system on iOS not as stable as people always brag about. I've returned to Android, and I get so much less problems with it compared to iOS, though mostly just the apps and not the systems. And on android usually it's easier to do something to fix it, thousands ways to Rome, on iOS it's just so restricted so I never been able to make it do something that I wanted to do, if apple says no, then no. iOS devices processor and gpu performance is awesome but that was the only thing without problems and the one thing I liked....
He'll be back. Most people that (I know) switch from iPhone come back after a few months; I was one of them.
Rare to see a honest and detailed, yet short and entertaining ACTUAL review. (not running through specifications and "features", without trying them)
Enjoyed this video. I’m still on iPhone 11. Tried switching back when Samsung came out with the S7 but gave up because my group texts never went through which was a big deal for me at the time. I followed all the steps to turning off iMessage and still had issues. I’m still open minded to changing one day. Thanks again for the great video!
I switched from Android to iPhone specifically for the camera, but everything else about iPhone is making me miserable because I have no other Apple products. I'm considering going back, but the main reason for the switch was a new baby and wanting to take all the pictures and videos. You mentioned video quality was not great, and I'm curious how they compare just taking photos and videos around your home/of your kids, especially in dimmer light. I can't seem to find comparison videos on the cameras that focuses on just daily life with kids. I have grown pretty used to the quick capture of the iPhone and the photos and videos are truly phenomenal.
That's been the main issue with daily life. Camera isn't as fast as capturing those funny moments, but it's been really good to be able to zoom in when they've run off somewhere! 😁
I think in terms of pics you can't go wrong with S23, Pixel or iPhone. However, when it comes to video, iPhone still has a noticeable lead!
@@PeteMatheson Yeah, I really love capturing those split-second moments. It's been pretty amazing with a newborn. So many wonderful memories already.
@@justinbprice Yeah, that makes sense. I love the videos I've taken. I don't think I could have captured an absolutely hilarious (as his mom) moment last night in near-darkness on another phone.
Pixela are literally known for their cameras.
Was surprised about the different between cost of RUclips and others for the different systems. Might be best to go to those sites through a web browser and set up accounts then use the sites through their respective apps. I use RUclips premium and don’t pay the higher monthly payment mentioned in video.
Yep you can do this via browser! But even then some iPhone apps are restricted with in app purchases to avoid apple taxes
@Onorevole NullazzoI get your point. I just meant it might be better for the user to get it straight from the developer if possible.
@Onorevole Nullazzo Not sure what doesn't make sense. I pay RUclips less monthly fee directly to them than I guess I would through the Apple Store.
Legends use RUclips vanced😊
I have S22 Ultra and I live in Czechia, I have zero problems with Google Pay, works reliably and quickly every time.
I live in Poland, and s23 google payments are flawless too, i switched from 13 pro and there is no any diffrence :)
@@tommyvercetti5157 weird he has problems woth it, right?
I switched from Android to Apple to Android and now back to Apple. There are pros and cons for both, but what has me sold on Apple is how well the devices talk to each other. Connecting one device to another is an absolute breeze. Right now I'm happy with Apple.
same here! in the end I think that if I do ever need to get a new phone, likely it’ll be another iphone 👾
you surely didnt use samsung dex, it connects automatically when you turn on pc and s23 ultra can be used instead of pc. talking about communication lol
yep me too, I did a full switch to Apple and never look back to Android anymore lol.
Everything just feel so much easier inside the same ecosystem.
@@raymondlussier3920 I just use the phone and don’t have ecosystem but still I went from android to iPhone and didn’t look back at all 😅
I've enjoyed following your Journey! For me, it's less that the S Ultra series is awesome, as it has always been awesome. It's that the 8 gen 2 has caught up with, and in some aspects, surpassed Apple's A series SOCs.
With the potential of switching to something full time being the hook of your channel, what will be your strategy going forward?
Thank you! No change! 🙂 Still keen on seeing what's out there. Still love trying new phones and new tech. May some more apple to android ecosystem vids as it's interesting to compare!
@@PeteMatheson Chromebooks complete the Google Ecosystem, so maybe throw something nice like an HP Dragonfly Pro in the mix? Some Google TVs (They are so inexpensive!)?
The 'Customisation' is the thing that I liked the most about Android..
I love the fact that you can pin apps like messages in a floating bubble. Then you can just click it to open it up and look at anything you need.
Same for me when I switched to Google Pixel I loved it everything was fresh and easy. I’m back on Apple now but definitely miss google. Strangely I didn’t enjoy Samsung as much as google 🤔
I switched from Plus Size iphones when the Note 10+ was released..
The Note felt so small in my hand! My S22 Ultra also.
But, I had so much more display!
I switched to the S22 Ultra, Watch Pro 5 & Tab S7+ and love them all.
I've never used more than a 1/3 of what Samsung Phones offer. My S22 Ultra got better in April in 2023!
I don't plan on upgrading for another 3-4yrs.
I made the switch to android too and went back to iPhone after 1 month I think it’s a matter of personality, I personally felt safer (perhaps falsely) to use iPhone and all the customization drove me crazy
Hey man, really enjoyed this video. I've never used an iPhone in my life so I find these videos interesting but the one issue I have is which ever way everyone switched in these videos, the experience is the same in it being refreshing and an great experience and I always think that's down to the novelty of a shiny new phone etc but this video is obviously different so I think more valuable to people.
Also love that you have Jeff Nippard workout program lol. Great RUclipsrs think alike haha
haha! Gotta get my daily workouts in when I can :)
Thanks dude!
I think that's definitely true - a lot of people have been stuck with whatever phone for so long, that so many are just looking to try something different!
I see people switching both ways and they're mostly happy regardless of what they switch to! iPhone is great for the ecosystem, but I'm enjoying all the little things with all of these Android phones :)
I have used apple devices before and I realised how easy things are in android. Especially for the customisation as well as other freedoms such as sharing files. We can always download apks if the newest version is not supported anymore due to our device being old. An old ipad made me frustrated because I couldnt download most apps.and there seemed to be no solution, at least no easy one. And for my old galaxy tab, I could just download the older versions apk for it to be able to be installed. Sharing things are easy without having to be drowned in the ecosystem. And no internet required. I am the offline kind of person. So once I got the taste of android, it has been hard for me to move back to apple.
Actually the audio is fantastic on Android, it's odd you say that. Side by side comparison of iphone and android audio have always made me prefer android (Samsung phones specifically).
Actually, you can use modes on Samsung too! Focus mode, movie mode, exercise mode etc. You can also program it to change backgrounds and settings on both phone and watch. I pretty much automated my phone, it's a so cool feature to play with
I switched from an iphone 14 pro, to the S23U. It reminded me of back in the day, when I switched from my Galaxy note 2, to a iphone 4. Apple had such a character back then. And I'll admit I loved it. Throughout the years I gave androids a try but always had buggy messy bloatwhere experiences. But I have been eye balling Samsung again since the S22 series, and when I heard that the s23 series performing really well I new I needed to try Android again. And man, I gotta say one UI 5.1, married with the new S23 series phones, makes a very user friendly, feature packed experience. I feel now, like I've switched to the better phone. I personally feel like the tables have turned. At least in terms of Samsung. I don't really like pixels, or Motorolas. But Samsung has really listened to it's fans. My S23 ultra is the perfect phone for me, because I am a one device kind of guy. Whether it's multi tasking, watching movies, typing emails, taking pictures, the S23 blows the iphone 14P clear out of the park IMHO. I can't wait to see what Samsung does with the S24 series, because I know apple is falling behind. At this point apple could drop a iphone with a whole pinch display, and thin bezels and i still wouldn't go back to it because IOS holds you back as a user! I've broken free!
I enjoyed your video. I had switched from iPhone 2 to Android because of the lack of customisation and slow rollout of features. In Australia google pay works quite well. And for now my train app is only available on Android - all iPhone users need to carry a physical card😊. The main reason to switch back for me is the concern around app security. So far that hasn't been an issue as mostly I have main stream use cases.
Thanks for watching! That's a first, Android getting an App before iPhone! :D
I have used both apple and Android for quite a while now as my primary devices...i can tell you that apple's privacy thing is just marketing.
Both platforms are similar in terms of privacy and safety it's the user whose mistakes matter in those situations...
Android gives you freedom tho...it's delightful and give u sense of doing something...which is exactly opposite to apple devices...
Choose whatever u want 👍
I‘ve switched back and forth, from iPhone to android to iPhone… I ended up with an iPhone, because i feel like it‘s more convenient in my usecase. The phone is more reliable, holds up longer in terms of updates etc. and because I don‘t want to buy a new phone every 2-3 years (firstly because it‘s a waste of money, because nothing changes in the phone market and secondly the environment) and I really don‘t want to mess with custom roms, the iPhone is my way to go. Reliability was just my feel, the experience is smoother, my phone crashed 2 times max after 2 years and so on, but tbh, the iPhone is so overpriced.
Samsung Pay works everywhere and all the time with all the banks in US
I've been an android user since smart phones were invented simply because i refuse to pay twice as much for the letter I.
I am in US, I use Google Pay with Samsung Watch 5 Pro and it works great :)
Most of the things mentioned here are all things you missed having on IOS or didnt work well on android... If I wanted to switch to IOS from android i think i could make a 5 day long video of all the features that completely dont exist on IPhone and how frustrating my life will become... but i guess someone moving from IOS to android would want to know these things you mentioned 👍👍
Great review. Love the honesty and the real world examples where some things didn’t work. Really big help with decisions on switching
I switched and went right back to apple, every video said android was faster, bench marks were better, came was better.......ON PAPAER the user experience on the iPhone is unmatched, smooth and FAST. Android users dont notice this, iPhone users will notice the lag when they switch
Live in the US. I have honestly never had my Google Pay turned down. I don't often use my phone. But have used in Vegas. Austin. Minnesota. San Diego. Never failed.
This is probably the most realistic "I Switched to Android" video i have seen so far.
Yeah, nothing can beat Apple ecosystem integration and i wish the Android side could match.
On the other hand, iPhone is just an iPhone. Everything is the same and i know it would make me bored of it quite fast.
Still very solid and consistent devices though, and i like that, something i also wish Android could match.
I have never used an iPhone, only Android so i sometimes have these thoughts of switching to Apple and seeing how it plays out.
The reason why i dont want to do it might sound dumb but i dont want to support Apple as a company. They are very anti repair and essentially want you to buy a new device when your current one is broken. Just watch Hugh Jeffreys and you will know what im talking about.
Apple's anti-repair behavior doesnt only affect their devices. It affects other manufacturers as well since, you know, they tend to make fun of Apple and then copy them a year later (looking at you samsung).
For many years I've had both Android and iOS devices. From Chromebook to the Macos to numerous Samsung phones and multiple iPhones. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. But you are absolutely correct, everything with iPhones is expensive including the purchases made on their platform. I am learning Android Development and independent developers for Apple have to pay Apple $100.00 dollars per year for their developer membership versus Android you pay last time I checked 25 dollars for a lifetime membership. Also, for developers to submit their app to Apple there is a complicated process and lots of times your application can be easily rejected because Apple has high, very high requirements. But I love both phone devices, so I am stuck in the middle between both products. But one thing I can say is I am a fan boy of Apple laptops, I love their M1 chip MacBook's.
ios developers earn much more
I did the opposite as I have switched to iPhone because modern Android phones nowadays are getting more gigantic, hence, too big for comfort. I never had regrets after switching to iPhone 13 mini as I prefer compact phones because they are lightweight and fits perfectly into the pocket. Thus, no need for an extra pouch and I can even operate it with one hand only and therefore it’s really that comfortable to use. Compared to its bigger siblings, it’s not lagging behind too much. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini are the lightest 5G phones. The iPhone SE 3rd gen comes next in line.
Battery performance is not that bad and in fact, it’s much better than my Samsung Galaxy S10e. For me, it’s goodbye Android phones as they are getting bigger and bigger. Even with the advent of foldable Android phones, they are merely bluffs as it’s still undeniable that they are gigantic phones trying to hide their true bloated size.
If you ever go back to android and want a compact phone then give Asus ZenFone phones a look, their latest zenfone 10 is a small compact flagship phone
There are tons of compact android phones😂. The Samsung S23 flagship phone has 3 sizes, the normal S23 with a 6.1 inch screen, the S23 Plus which is slightly bigger, and the S23 Ultra which is the biggest of them.
@@gdcha No, you’re wrong.
A 6.1” screen is not compact. Screen sizes below that are the real compact. The S23 series are big and not even their 6.1” screen model fits in the compact category.
The iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are the true winners when it comes to high-end compact phones.
@@Anonymous96833 You're right, but the base S23 6.1 incher is still small enough to use with one hand. I'm sure it'd get pretty comfortable after a while and you'd forget that you ever needed a smaller phone if you gave it a try.
@@edskjops3317 zenfone 10 - too big and too expensive
Use what you like and what works for you - I think thats always been the best advice.
Switched to Galaxy Note 9 in 2020, and it has overhauled my experience and expectations of a smartphone. Cannot find another phone that can replace a Samsung Note series (Ultra now) for me. Apple can boast, but Knoxx and a tameable Android is pretty solid imo. Still rocking the Note 9 everyday. This phone is still going strong
If you're missing the features from the apple ecosystem, I find KDE connect does fill in a lot of the gaps, wireless file trancefer, remote for the plasma TV desktop (though that thing needs a lot of work lol) cross platform notifications, etc. it's not perfect, though I do like to use it often as emaling yourself an image, that's just painfully slow lol.
Again, Pete, well done for such a great video, showing your honest feelings of both systems. Sometimes I wish the best of both iOS and Android were combined. Or even better, if you as end user could pick your favourite functions from both into one phone and smartwatch…and earbuds. Because both have their pros and cons. Yeah, video is still better on iPhone, zoom is better on S23. I just don’t understand why Apple is keeping simple functions away from the user. Such as moving your icons to your desired place on the screen, why there’s still no fade in and out on iPhone. I guess Android and Samsung in particular are moving a lot faster with innovations. Downside of that is that not all of these functions are fully optimised and having some issues or bugs. You are right, there’s still some lagging in apps, camera etc. However, I also experienced issues with iOS, even crashes. I guess we’ll keep switching every year between both. 😂 Cheers.
At least it gives me something to do! 😆 Thanks for watching again! Glad you're enjoying the content
Apple is keeping simple functions away from the users so they can add them 10 years later and sell it to you as a new phone.
I was an iPhone 12 Mini user for two years and have been using a MacBook Pro for six. I switched back to Android a month ago, and now I look forward to getting a PC laptop. Being an Apple user is feeling that your devices constantly remind you of how much of an honor it is for you to have them.
@@MostlyIsaac_PlayzYT, my MacBook Pro is a superior machine indeed, but when running Windows and in comparison to itself running OS X.
@@MostlyIsaac_PlayzYT, Preview is the only OS X app that I will miss.
Windows is os-tragedy.
I've been using Android for 20 years. I just got a Mac mini pro for music stuff. I tried the Iphone 13 but didn't have time to learn the os. I will try again when the 15 comes out. I've had several Android/Note phones, die from motherboard or processor issues. I use the phones a lot but not intensively. I'll keep an Android for work and I'll get the Iphone 15 for entertainment and going out.
I find Android is much better in functionality after switching over from Apple last year. Things like a pause button while recording videos, a back button and stuff like sending scheduled sms messages
Hi Pete, just wanted to drop a line saying thanks for your honest review. I used to be with Samsung, then switched to Apple 2019, but looking at Samsung again. Your review gave me lots to think about. Thanks again I am subscribed for more videos 😊
Well thank you for your lovely comment! Glad to have you here 😀🙌🏼
Apple is not doing anything different its the same phones since Steve passed. Andriod has always been winning. Without Steve they have been lost.
Apple built a wall around their software and hardware. Apple built an ecosystem. Android is free and the hardware is now superb.
I switched from Galaxy S10 to iPhone 12. I must say I like the iphone quite a bit, they have been more durable than the androids I have had, but they may be getting up there, now, it was a drop test comparison I saw. I do my subscriptions online, so I dont get the apple tax as much :D
I really like how interconnected the iphones in my family unit are, very nice to be able to manage my kids.
I switched to android earlier this year for only the second time since iPhone 3g. Three months later I am back on iPhone. The constant irritation of Google Pay on both the Pixel 7 Pro and Samsung Watch6 Classic was the primary reason. Then there were app issues such as, bizarrely, the Cafe Nero app failing to refresh vouchers.
I'm debating switching back if the iPhone 15 if it has the USB C port and a telephoto zoom. I'm currently on the Zfold 4 and I'm getting tired of the foldables after two years... I have had no issue with Samsung pay in the US as it works 99% of the time. If I don't go with the iPhone I will hold out for the S24 Ultra
To me, the biggest advantage of iPhone compared to most Android phones brand is... software support. In a time when we should stop changing phones every 1, 2 or 3 years, Apple usually provides around 6 years of full support on iPhone and more... Some contact even recently got a security update for a 10 years old iPad. I don't think we'll see that on Android phones or tablets anytime soon...
Actually Apple only promises 4 years of software updates. But usually, it's supported for longer than that because of very high number of units sold. And my A71 4G already received 4 years of updates. The newer S23 is promised to be supported for 5 years.
And long software update is not unique to Apple. Windows 7 was supported for 12 years. Windows XP even longer than that.
This used to be the case, now Apple users keep their phones for multiple years and obviously the business is seeing dips in sales per year so now they are slowing down iPhones so you are forced to upgrade.
@@Ejp23_ no they are not slowing down phones, apple and samsung got caught for this a long time ago and paid fines, wont do that again
@@rrsharizam never seen an iphone not having 6 years of software updates and 10 year security updates. No other phones match them in that area.
@@Randomdude21-e I think Ubuntu touch is supported for longer than any iPhone
It’s funny because I did the opposite I’ve been Tommy two phones for awhile now with android being my main phone but when it was time to upgrade my note 20ultra the s22ultra didn’t appeal to me so I traded in my 10r and got the iPhone 14pro max my only regret is how slow the iPhone is surfing the web like seriously my note 20 ultra is a lot faster when using 5G and Wi-Fi I really notice it when I’m using streaming apps (RUclips Crunchyroll Netflix and Hulu) and this is going to be dumb to some people but the reason I switched because I turned my android phone into a retro gaming hybrid handheld console (ps2 ps1 Dreamcast GameCube N64 nes snes gba ds 3ds psp vita wii genesis )
Haha love this!
Yeah the WiFi speed is noticeable for me too
How did you do it?
Currently doing it exactly the other way around and its honestly just nice to getting to know both sides of the coin! Great vid!
@PeteMatheson As an android user, I can get you around many of the problems you're facing. When ending a workout on the Samsung watch, you can press the bottom right button to bring up the menu , DND and mute are synced only if you enable so. So are work modes(sleep, drive etc) . To always have the pdf open up on the same page, use Samsung notes, which will bring up the same page just like the iphone,on the plethora of Samsung devices you have. I'm not defending android as I do admit the implementation isn't that seemless but still android does so many things so much better that I didn't ever feel the need to look back.
I switched to iPhone after 10 years of Android and I'm having a blast.
Everything is so clean and well organized. I like the fact that it is NOT THAT CUSTOMISABLE. I'm sick of experimenting with the software and am finally having the smartphone experience I've always dreamt of.
Also, I'm not changing smartphones yearly. I keep one for 5-6 years before switching to another.
So you're comparing 5 year old Android experiance with new iPhone experiance. It's not exactly fair. Phones advance really quick.
So Kelvus is a destitute now.
@@sabakag I did the same (Android to iOS) and disagree with your statement. My Galaxy s10 is superior to s23 in most departments. Samsung has adopted the worst of Apple’s policy in the last few years, imo.
I've had an iPhone for the last few years, but this year I bought the S23 Ultra. I have to say that it took me a few weeks to really acclimatize and get used to Android, but I wouldn't want to go back to Apple now. You can do so many more things on a Samsung. For example, if you can do 4 things on an iPhone, you can do 20 things on a Samsung. And the reason for the switch is because I'm completely done with Apple. Releasing an iPhone 15 with quite a few changes, but raising the prices really doesn't make sense at all. Apple products are also the most expensive. Really expensive for what you get in return.
There is only one Apple but multiple Androids (if that makes sense). Easier to make stuff work for only one platform. I have never owned an iPhone but I think Apple gets the important stuff right. They know stuff like Apple Pay or Airdrop mean a lot to people and so they make sure they work as they are supposed to. Android can indeed be frustrating sometimes but overall I prefer its endless possibilities. For me the biggest challenge we face as consumers is breaking up these monopolies. Today on the smartphone side there are really two players: Apple and Samsung. Google is trying but I won't be surprised if they throw in the towel considering their poor track record in keeping stuff.
Bought the S23U, one of my best purchases fr
You also left out how android gets features years before Apple even thinks about adding them
I loved this video! I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said. This is why I carry two phones. It’s not ideal and everyone doesn’t have the resources to do so. However, there are just certain things both do better than the other. I find myself using my iPhone for my primary as you explained things just work smoothly and effortlessly the first time and across all my devices in the ecosystem. But, I love the look and feel of using my android for downtime.
Thanks Matthew! Great to see someone with a similar experience! Lots of comments here are biased, as are mine I guess! But I can definitely appreciate both products as being really, really great 😊
I carry 3 phones, an iPhone, S23, and a Galaxy flip! 3 is the only way to go.....
my exact thought. well I am not gonna pay that much money on a flagship just to be phone to play around but that is what is keeping me on the apple side... it's just Fin working
I switched from the iPhone 12 mini to the Galaxy S22 in October 2022, and from my MacBook Pro to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a week ago. My MacBook, Apple Watch, and Airpods Pro all broke due to software issues. And the features on my Samsung devices, there's so much more for a lower price. I definitely love Android more and I have no intention to go back to Apple.
For all I know you're being honest, but this sounds about as plausible as a chimpanzee building a rocket to visit the moon.
@@Jedimack7 I don't even like Apple. But his laptop, watch and headphones all "broke" due to software issues? What part of that statement DOES seem plausible to you? Of the hundreds of tech gadgets I've owned over the years from all sorts of vendors, I cannot name a single one that has irreparably "broken" due to software issues. Not one. And then he "switched" from a MacBook Pro to a ...$200 tablet? What? I'm guessing he didn't know Galaxy Books exist, and just substituted some random Samsung tablet to complete his "I've never actually touched an Apple device in my life" comment.
Just because you agree with the comment doesn't excuse that this is clearly a made-up story.
Thanks for the video. One thing I could mention about your watch is to click the back button (top right) and that gives you the shortcut menu to finish the workout. That's easier and more reliable than the swipe
Im glad you’re enjoying difference, but inconvenience is a big deal!
Nova launcher is the king of customization👑
Obsessed with it on all my phone's!
The fact that they still kept that ridiculously obstructive pill shaped notch is beyond me, for identity purposes and nothing else.
It’s funny that this video just made me enjoy my iPhone more 😂 the one thing I liked was the multitasking with multiple apps at once. The rest was all more convincing me more to stay away from android than it was to switch. Note I used android years ago and I just ended up wanting a simple easy phone that just works.
What isn't "just" working for you on an S23 ultra?
While typing on Android, just tap to where you need to edit, and retype 1 or 2 alphabet letters. But on iPhone, you need to retype that word or move the cursor by sliding (which both Platform have). More click to do the same things.
I completely agree with the cons. really annoyed me. Switched to S22U from a XS Max last year. I will switch back to iPhone soon.
In terms of photo and video sometimes you have to mess with the settings to get that smooth and high quality results you want. Out of the box the camera is alright on androids but it can definitely be improved. Idk about the s23 and how customizable it can get but like the pixel and even the nothing phone 1 (which is what I use) the camera wasn't so great when I first got it but I tweaked the settings a bit and honestly much better quality. Again maybe not the best in the world but I have no complaints about it and it gets the job done very well in my opinion
In my 10+ years of using android I've never had a problem with payments 😅
On the Samsung Watch you can just press the bottom button to go to open the menu where you can end workout. Also, if you turn on do not disturb on the phone it will automatically mute the watch. I have never had the issues with google pay you are describing, as long as tap to pay is available, it always works. I can, however, confirm that tapping in general with the S23 Ultra is a bit of a hit or miss, you are absolutely right on that one.
Switched back from iPhone to android after 1.5 years and it was the best thing i did for many reasons it just feels better to use
Haha! Was wondering when you were going to switch haha.
:) Congrats
And as always a fair clear and informative video.
Thanks
Got there in the end! Haha 😅
iPhone treats you like a User 😶 but Android treats you like an ADMIN 😎
I have both and I prefer and use my s23 ultra 70% of the time over my iPhone 14 pro max.
I would list reasons when I prefer one over the other below.
Reasons why I prefer my s23 ultra
1. Smoother navigation (especially scrolling)
2. Multitasking
3. System wide eq (especially for my expensive iems and headphones)
4. Pc like file system (can also connect to pc and act as a file drive).
5. Better zoomed in pictures
6. Better customization for widgets
7. Side panel app switching
8. Apps stay open in background longer
9. Multiple ways to unlock phone (fingerprint, pattern, etc)
10. Must use password to turn off phone (against theft).
11. Faster charging
12. S pen (doing math problems, signing contracts, etc)
Reasons I prefer my iPhone 14 pro max
1. Mag safe (although I've seen some s23 cases with mag safe ability)
2. Apple watch is slightly better to me than my galaxy watch 5 pro (although I hate the battery life on apple watch and it stalls for many minutes when I'm trying to ping and locate my phone).
3. Doing Backups is better (backup everything (even files) in one go
4. Status and imessage (for talking to and trying to get girls lol)
5. I prefer using GPS on iPhone more
6. Mute switch
I don't have a macbook and don't use apple pay (still use physical cards lol) so I can't say anything about those things.
I agree. I hate iPhones scrolling. My family was all android but switched to iPhone when looking for smart watches, also parent control over phone. It was around the time the iPhone 11 came out so android was still very much lacking on smart watches (We originally had gizmos for our kids). we miss many features of android but we are already in the Apple ecosystem, buds, iPad, watch, and phone so it’s not worth the money to switch back. At least not yet.