Appreciate you all watching this one! Not your usual tech review I know. As a tech reviewer I just kinda get a bit bored of all of the pixel by pixel comparisons. People seem to forget what’s actually important. And most of the time, it’s not which phone is in their pocket 😁 But alas, iPhone vs the world will continue in 2025! Happy Christmas all 🎄
Totally agree. For me it’s largely about what has the least amount of friction sharing photos and videos with friends and family. Given that 99% of my friends use iPhone it’s best and easiest to be on that device. Outside of that, it’s petty, but the grocery/meal planning app my wife and I use works terribly on Android. Great video!
I am shocked you are framing this as Apple vs Android when Apple is an ecosystem and therefore the product when the whole point of Android is not to be an ecosystem and provide maximum freedom to choose à la carte. It's a sticking point for me because while I am happy with Apple, I wished there was actual competition in ecosystem. But you did raise something I didn't really noticed before and that's the Samsung ecosystem. Which ironically are expensive but might be something to look into. Otherwise comparing an Android phone to a component of the Apple ecosystem only works but to a point. No one should be buying an iPhone on its own, it works but you would be missing what makes it truly work. Especially when Samsung does produce some great phones. So I get where you wanted to go, but framing it like you did kind of detract from it. I buy Apple not because I am a fan but because it works and people buy Android because it works. But true fans? I have yet to meet them
You are right. It's not about the device or the brand. It's about what that device does for you, along the journey of life. This is how everybody should review devices.
All i care about in a phone is the freedom to do whatever i want and practicality, that's why i just can't choose to use an iPhone, don't get me wrong, they are amazing phones, it's just isn't what i am looking for, that's why i have always gone with Samsung because they just cover my wants and needs very well. At the end of the day just get what YOU like, nobody else really cares what device you are using except for YOU! Sending peace and love to everyone ❤️
Unless you live in the US where people get bullied for having green bubbles. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Even dating websites have taken surveys where 20% of woman said they’d never date a man who uses an Android phone. 😂 what in the world is wrong with people?!
Tell that to my ex’s or women I dated. They hated when I had android because of no iMessage or FaceTime but thinking of switching back to android when the Galaxy s25 ultra launch’s. I tried going back to Samsung last time was Note 10 in 2018 but didn’t even last 6 months till selling and getting the newest iPhone of that time. I didn’t like the way the apps worked mainly TH-cam but I wanna give it another shot either way. Before someone says the apps aren’t different you can definitely tell the main social media apps are tailored to iOS.
@@WishlockPSN That's so unfortunate and surface level. I assume you're from the United States, because only there women are so judgemental and surface level of what phone you're using which is so childish and immature imo. It should never be this way. I am glad i am from Europe and people actually have common sense here and couldn't care less what phone you have. My girlfriend uses an iPhone 14 and i have a s24 ultra and she doesn't care at all because iMessage or Facetime aren't really used here, we all use other universal messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Instagram dms. You will find a good girl man i believe in you! Wishing all the best and happy holidays!
I recently got married, me and my wife did traveling, attended family gatherings and took so many pictures on our phones. She has iPhone 16 PM and I have Samsung S22. She always loved the pictures from my phone more than hers - she's not tech savey, she switched from iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 2 months ago. Now looking back to all the pictures we took, we really don't care what the image quality was but the quality time we had together.
This is why I subscribe to your channel. It’s easy to get caught up in specs and cameras and all the other things that tech reviewers mention in their videos. But rarely have I found a video that approaches the subject from a similar perspective as my own - from a father. Well made and well spoken. Thank you! Bringing family and technology together into a much needed reality check. It’s about how your tech can supplement and compliment your lifestyle. Not the other way around. If Apple works well for me and android works well for someone else, that’s great. This video helped me a lot! Thanks!
Thank you so much man! TH-cam is full of single guys and girls who seem to have all the time in the world to nit pick details between phones. I rarely know what day of the week it is 🤣
What an absolutely FANTASTIC video! Amazing intro. Love seeing a man love his wife and kids. Absolutely spot on. Use what you have, enjoy what you use. The best camera is the one you have with you. And yes, at the end of the day it doesn't matter if your phone was chosen as the "winner" by some tech TH-camr. Take the photos. Capture the memories. Be in the photos whether your hair is just right or not, whether you're as thin as you'd like or not. In the end, your children will not care what you looked like but they will be happy to have a memory captured with you... Thank you for this brilliant video and great reminder to everyone.
Had to look back at the title to see if I clicked the wrong video for the first minutes there lol. Then you cracked me up when you said "Let's get straight too it" 😂
Pete, your storytelling has reached incredible new heights! It’s an absolute privilege to bring your ideas to life and create alongside you. Working with you is both inspiring and an honour! Also, you've got a wonderful set of people around. ♥️♥️
Yeah you are right, I was bored of my s24 ultra and I switched to an iPhone 16 pro which in 5 days I was bored and switched back to s24 ultra again and promise myself don't do that again lol. Excelent video!
That spectacular Intro Pete ❤, loved it.. for 4 mins i forget i am watching a tech Video 😅.. Rocking my Pixel 9 Pro XL this year, it really is so amazing this time though .
One of the best honest , down to earth video about smartphones, and yes we often loose sight of what is really important, Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I got a real Perspective shift from that Intro... Also got a new Smartphone benchmark for kids... "Can we draw on this one?" Happy Holidays 🎄 Best wishes for you and your family.
Wow….. Absolutely loved that intro, and loved that perspective. This is how a tech product should be reviewed. Can’t wait for many such reviews from you in the future. Cheers mate 👍🏻
This is literally the best comparison video I have watched so far. Now, I don't need to be confused for what should I go for. You earned a new subscriber. Well done and thank you so much!
What an intro and outro man!! Love your content and as a Dad myself I can identify with everything you said at the beginning of the video. Keep up the good work and cheers to an exciting 2025
Beautiful video! I think that in the race to have the best or be the best we forget the things that really matter! No matter how bad the photo or video is nothing can match the memories that even a bad photo can trigger! Love the video! Thanks!
Well said, perfect example of how a review of different devices should be. I have used both devices side by side for years but what they both did is give me the opportunity to record the things in life that matters. Its all about choice, the real winner is the consumer in which one they prefer. Both are excellent devices no right or wrong.
First off great video, love the intro ❤. In 2024 I attempted to use the S24 Ultra a few times but ended up being frustrated with the camera and switching back to the 13 Pro Max. The S24U kept producing blurry photots no matter what settings or adjustments I'd make. I eventually landed on the Pixel 9 Pro XL and have been enjoying my experience. Even though the tensor chip isn't the most powerful the overall experience is perfect for my needs.
Ah man, the pixel is such a great phone this year. The number of times I've gone to re buy the pixel fold .... It's like a daily occurrence for me now 🤣
Hey Pete, could you please do a comprehensive video on moving from iPhone to Samsung? E.g moving photos, notes, app data etc. there isn’t a video on TH-cam about this and I’m really considering on moving to the s25u. Thanks!!
@PeteMatheson Thank you! I hope you can get around to reviewing great phones like the Oneplus 13 and maybe the Vivo x200 pro. Really wish Vivo was sold in stores in the US.
If you bored of iPhone and Samsung get VIVO x200 pro😂. Brilliant intro. Absolutely agree. It doesn't matter what brand we using the memory it what matters the most ❤
One of the best real-life reviews. Very rightly said; in day-to-day life, we are not looking for edge detection of hair or clothes. Both phones are really good. There are compromises on both; it's just what works best for you. The war between iOS and Android is totally baseless. Who introduced which feature first, or who's copying whom, tbh, it doesn't matter. It is a win for the consumer at the end of the day.
Appreciate you all watching this one! Not your usual tech review I know.
As a tech reviewer I just kinda get a bit bored of all of the pixel by pixel comparisons. People seem to forget what’s actually important. And most of the time, it’s not which phone is in their pocket 😁
But alas, iPhone vs the world will continue in 2025!
Happy Christmas all 🎄
The only phone that tempts me to step out of Apple's walled garden is Samsung's Z Flip 6. It really appeals to me.
Totally agree. For me it’s largely about what has the least amount of friction sharing photos and videos with friends and family. Given that 99% of my friends use iPhone it’s best and easiest to be on that device. Outside of that, it’s petty, but the grocery/meal planning app my wife and I use works terribly on Android.
Great video!
Just buy what ever you like, have money, buy both. Simple
I am shocked you are framing this as Apple vs Android when Apple is an ecosystem and therefore the product when the whole point of Android is not to be an ecosystem and provide maximum freedom to choose à la carte. It's a sticking point for me because while I am happy with Apple, I wished there was actual competition in ecosystem. But you did raise something I didn't really noticed before and that's the Samsung ecosystem. Which ironically are expensive but might be something to look into. Otherwise comparing an Android phone to a component of the Apple ecosystem only works but to a point. No one should be buying an iPhone on its own, it works but you would be missing what makes it truly work. Especially when Samsung does produce some great phones. So I get where you wanted to go, but framing it like you did kind of detract from it. I buy Apple not because I am a fan but because it works and people buy Android because it works. But true fans? I have yet to meet them
Nothing Phone 2a
I came for a tech review. I left with tears in my eyes
Goals! 🤘🏼
An intro that really matters!! ❤
Ahhh thanks so much!
You are right. It's not about the device or the brand. It's about what that device does for you, along the journey of life. This is how everybody should review
devices.
Exactly - gets so old seeing the same comments all the time moaning about what phone someone uses 😜
Best intro ever!!!❤ Great video man!
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
This video wasn't what I expected, but it was incredible... the intro was fantastic! 2025 is going to be HUGE
Ahhh thanks so much man! Working hard on these style intros 🤘🏼
That intro is the truth of this comparison ❤❤
Spot on! And thank you. Merry Christmas 😁
@@PeteMatheson and happy New Year to you in advance ❤️❤️
Bro is waiting for Life 2. Cause he won in this one. Lovely family my dude.
All i care about in a phone is the freedom to do whatever i want and practicality, that's why i just can't choose to use an iPhone, don't get me wrong, they are amazing phones, it's just isn't what i am looking for, that's why i have always gone with Samsung because they just cover my wants and needs very well. At the end of the day just get what YOU like, nobody else really cares what device you are using except for YOU! Sending peace and love to everyone ❤️
Spot on! That’s why we have choice, or we’d all be very boring people 😁 merry Christmas!
@@PeteMatheson Merry Christmas to you and your family as well! Wishing you all the best wishes Pete! 🎄🎅
Unless you live in the US where people get bullied for having green bubbles. It’s absolutely ridiculous. Even dating websites have taken surveys where 20% of woman said they’d never date a man who uses an Android phone. 😂 what in the world is wrong with people?!
Tell that to my ex’s or women I dated. They hated when I had android because of no iMessage or FaceTime but thinking of switching back to android when the Galaxy s25 ultra launch’s. I tried going back to Samsung last time was Note 10 in 2018 but didn’t even last 6 months till selling and getting the newest iPhone of that time. I didn’t like the way the apps worked mainly TH-cam but I wanna give it another shot either way.
Before someone says the apps aren’t different you can definitely tell the main social media apps are tailored to iOS.
@@WishlockPSN That's so unfortunate and surface level. I assume you're from the United States, because only there women are so judgemental and surface level of what phone you're using which is so childish and immature imo. It should never be this way. I am glad i am from Europe and people actually have common sense here and couldn't care less what phone you have. My girlfriend uses an iPhone 14 and i have a s24 ultra and she doesn't care at all because iMessage or Facetime aren't really used here, we all use other universal messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger or Instagram dms. You will find a good girl man i believe in you! Wishing all the best and happy holidays!
I recently got married, me and my wife did traveling, attended family gatherings and took so many pictures on our phones. She has iPhone 16 PM and I have Samsung S22. She always loved the pictures from my phone more than hers - she's not tech savey, she switched from iPhone 8 to iPhone 16 2 months ago. Now looking back to all the pictures we took, we really don't care what the image quality was but the quality time we had together.
Duuuddee, This video made me cry!!! Kids are so special !!! I love my kids to the moon and back.
Haha! 2024 goal complete! Thanks man, happy Christmas!
This is why I subscribe to your channel.
It’s easy to get caught up in specs and cameras and all the other things that tech reviewers mention in their videos. But rarely have I found a video that approaches the subject from a similar perspective as my own - from a father.
Well made and well spoken. Thank you! Bringing family and technology together into a much needed reality check.
It’s about how your tech can supplement and compliment your lifestyle. Not the other way around. If Apple works well for me and android works well for someone else, that’s great.
This video helped me a lot! Thanks!
Thank you so much man! TH-cam is full of single guys and girls who seem to have all the time in the world to nit pick details between phones.
I rarely know what day of the week it is 🤣
@ 😂 hey, I have five kids so I get it.
Happy holidays to you all
What an absolutely FANTASTIC video! Amazing intro. Love seeing a man love his wife and kids. Absolutely spot on. Use what you have, enjoy what you use. The best camera is the one you have with you. And yes, at the end of the day it doesn't matter if your phone was chosen as the "winner" by some tech TH-camr. Take the photos. Capture the memories. Be in the photos whether your hair is just right or not, whether you're as thin as you'd like or not. In the end, your children will not care what you looked like but they will be happy to have a memory captured with you... Thank you for this brilliant video and great reminder to everyone.
Perfect video and the message everyone needs to hear...and said so well.
Appreciate you watching, glad you enjoyed. Thanks!
I liked & subbed during the intro of what’s important to you alone. For me this is probably the best comparison video I’ve seen. Excellent work mate
Amazing! Thank you so much 🙏🏼
one of the best intros ever
Thank you!
that intro made me cry man your such a good dad and tecb youtuber keep doing what your doing man your amazing
Had to look back at the title to see if I clicked the wrong video for the first minutes there lol. Then you cracked me up when you said "Let's get straight too it" 😂
I mean, don't want to waste anyones time on here, right? lol
One of the great intro I have ever seen this year, bless you and your family Pete - wish you and your family healthy life ❤
Thank you so much! To you too sir 👌🏼
Amazing video! Made me think about a lot.
Thank you!
pete: "this might be the last video of the s24 ultra"
*next video "why the s24 ultra is still better than the s25 ultra"*
😂
After half way through the intro, I was like wait a minute... Well done.
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Amazing video! 👏I have seen (and liked) most of your other comparison videos, but this was very insightful 🙌
Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the content ☺️ just gotta figure out how to make it better each time!!
That was the best intro I have ever seen on a TH-cam video. It was adorable ♥️
Thanks so much!
You made an intro to beat, very heartfelt and touching.
Thanks man! Appreciated
What a beautiful intro! Big fan of your new style of video. ❤
Woah one of the best Videos I have watched in a Long Time. (The Intro carroed) 😂😂😂
“A big hug with a “Thank you daddy”” is probably one of those moment i will never forget
They drive us nuts and then do one thing like that and 🫠 lol
Great video pete 🎉🎉🎉
That’s a really cool way to do an intro! I’m glad we’re seeing more personal and relatable content being shared these days.
really good video ❤️ thanks for creating 3 minutes opening that really touched me
Intro was amazing. Had me in tears lml
Perfect intro. Actually made me tear up. You have a beautiful family man, don’t even know you, but I’m proud of you anyway❤
Ahhh thanks so much! 🙏🏼
Lovely family and nice intro to the video. Make sure you clip this Intro part and Save it on an SSD Drive.
Pete, your storytelling has reached incredible new heights! It’s an absolute privilege to bring your ideas to life and create alongside you. Working with you is both inspiring and an honour!
Also, you've got a wonderful set of people around. ♥️♥️
And none of this would have come together without your work man! Thank you so much, and have a happy new year!
Incredible intro. That was so good to watch.
The intro goes straight to my heart ♥️ 🎉
Great video mate, I am probably going to start comparing phones based on how it fits into my life as a teenager.
Yeah you are right, I was bored of my s24 ultra and I switched to an iPhone 16 pro which in 5 days I was bored and switched back to s24 ultra again and promise myself don't do that again lol. Excelent video!
That spectacular Intro Pete ❤, loved it.. for 4 mins i forget i am watching a tech Video 😅.. Rocking my Pixel 9 Pro XL this year, it really is so amazing this time though .
Ahhh thanks so much! Glad people are enjoying this one :) Great phone! I still want to go back to my Pixel 9 Pro Fold soooo much
Great video... love the intro 🙏
Thanks so much!
One of the best honest , down to earth video about smartphones, and yes we often loose sight of what is really important, Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thank you! Appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed 😀
Thank you for that Intro ❤❤❤❤❤
I got a real Perspective shift from that Intro... Also got a new Smartphone benchmark for kids... "Can we draw on this one?"
Happy Holidays 🎄 Best wishes for you and your family.
haha! Thanks so much man. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :)
Clicked to watch a tech video but hated when the actual tech video started at 4:00 😂❤
haha! I take that as a good thing, thanks :D
Wow….. Absolutely loved that intro, and loved that perspective. This is how a tech product should be reviewed. Can’t wait for many such reviews from you in the future. Cheers mate 👍🏻
An amazing intro from an amazing person
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What a fantastic video that really puts into perspective what is REALLY important. 👏
Thank you! Gets a little tiring talking about specs all the time 😂
The best intro ever on youtube ❤
Beautiful video. I love the new style you've been doing lately. Get choice of music too.
Thanks man! Still figuring out how to improve & not make every video the same - glad you're enjoying them!
I really love your intros ❤
Still working on making them better! Thank you so much 🙏🏼
Outstanding intro. And honest review. Im sticking with my 24 ultra
Thank you! Enjoy 😊
This is literally the best comparison video I have watched so far. Now, I don't need to be confused for what should I go for. You earned a new subscriber. Well done and thank you so much!
Ah man - thank you so much! Glad others are getting where I'm coming from :)
I loved the intro! It's basically true All phones from all companies are absolutely great now it just depends on the little things.
Such a great video mate! From every perspective!
You didn't have to make me cry in a tech review... Thank you for this. Bless you and your family.
haha! Sorrynotsorry - Thank you for watching & glad you enjoyed it! Merry Christmas
@@PeteMatheson Thank you again and Merry Christmas 😊
love the intro and great video as always
wish you and your family all the best
Wow I’m seriously still in tears!!! Thank you for this beautiful story.
Thanks for watching! So glad you enjoyed it 😊
The intro alone made me press that subscribe button! teared up
This intro though 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
What an intro and outro man!! Love your content and as a Dad myself I can identify with everything you said at the beginning of the video. Keep up the good work and cheers to an exciting 2025
Now... this was a refreshing wholesome video! 🧡
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Came for a phone comparison left with so much more
Thank you!
very nice intro, nicely done.
Thank you!
The intro 🔥
Thank you!
Beautiful video! I think that in the race to have the best or be the best we forget the things that really matter! No matter how bad the photo or video is nothing can match the memories that even a bad photo can trigger! Love the video! Thanks!
Great stufff!
Thank you!
Just bought myself a 16 Pro for Christmas. Coming from iPhone 11 this upgrade is huge. Perfect companion for my M4 iPad Pro
Well said, perfect example of how a review of different devices should be. I have used both devices side by side for years but what they both did is give me the opportunity to record the things in life that matters. Its all about choice, the real winner is the consumer in which one they prefer. Both are excellent devices no right or wrong.
Spot on, and thank you so much! Glad you watched and enjoyed 😃
Best tech vid ❤
Bros intro made me forgot that I am watching a tech youruber
Mission complete! 💪🏼
It was such an amazing intro I lost my tech interest while on it. Thank you!
Boom! Thank you so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it :)
Loved it ❤
Liking just for the intro! ❤
Amazing, thank you!
@ your most welcome and merry Christmas to you and your family!
Can't get enough of these cool intro♥️
Ah man! So glad to hear this 🙌🏼 still refining how we do these but love the reaction from you watching
What an intro!
I also have a yearend video on the make, all compilations of the best moments, shot from galaxy S23.
Thank you!
another fantastic video . Thanks Pete
Thanks man!
Amazing Video Mate 👏♥️!! Love the intro and it is what really matters.
Amazing video! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you! Merry Christmas ⛄
Came for the review, stayed for the intro Cheers Mate 🤟
Excellent video... straight to the point 👉
💪🏼 thank you!
First off great video, love the intro ❤.
In 2024 I attempted to use the S24 Ultra a few times but ended up being frustrated with the camera and switching back to the 13 Pro Max. The S24U kept producing blurry photots no matter what settings or adjustments I'd make.
I eventually landed on the Pixel 9 Pro XL and have been enjoying my experience. Even though the tensor chip isn't the most powerful the overall experience is perfect for my needs.
Ah man, the pixel is such a great phone this year.
The number of times I've gone to re buy the pixel fold .... It's like a daily occurrence for me now 🤣
I love camera button more than the other.
Amazing video. Very real! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
❤❤❤ that’s what it’s about, capturing those special moments beautiful family, very personal. 🎊 video.
Thank you 🙏🏼
Hey Pete, could you please do a comprehensive video on moving from iPhone to Samsung? E.g moving photos, notes, app data etc. there isn’t a video on TH-cam about this and I’m really considering on moving to the s25u. Thanks!!
Longest intro to a phone review on TH-cam. Not that the intro is bad, just unexpected.
Awesome awesome intro!
That VW Microbus is 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Best 4 min intro i have ever watched ❤
New subscriber! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your loved one's!
Thank you sir! Merry Christmas :)
@PeteMatheson Thank you! I hope you can get around to reviewing great phones like the Oneplus 13 and maybe the Vivo x200 pro. Really wish Vivo was sold in stores in the US.
If you bored of iPhone and Samsung get VIVO x200 pro😂. Brilliant intro. Absolutely agree. It doesn't matter what brand we using the memory it what matters the most ❤
haha! Cheers dude. Exactly this! Now get back to your camera comparisons, haha 😂
One of the best real-life reviews. Very rightly said; in day-to-day life, we are not looking for edge detection of hair or clothes. Both phones are really good. There are compromises on both; it's just what works best for you. The war between iOS and Android is totally baseless. Who introduced which feature first, or who's copying whom, tbh, it doesn't matter. It is a win for the consumer at the end of the day.
"sometimes we regret for what we say and sometimes we regret for what we didn't say".
Damn, I got me
Beautiful intro! 🙏❤️
Thank you so much!
Opening your video with the 50 Shades of Gray theme song was certainly a choice, lol...
🤷🏼♂️ It's a nice song lol
Beautiful intro!
Thank you!
I bought S24 ultra last month .. its really amazing phone i ever used 😍😍
Both Apple and Samsung are incredible and good in they own ways. It’s all down to a matter of preference!
Exactly this!
Wow, that's what a family should be☺️