🚨 *QOTD: What do you think about the state of Android and the iPhone? Do you feel the same frustrations that I have? If so, which ones? What would cause you to leave Android for the iPhone? What is preventing you from leaving Android for iPhone? If you already left Android, why? How is it so far? Let me know in the comments!*
Totally agree, Android's Material Design is ugly af. It's so chunky and flat. Unfortunately, since I've been a lifelong Android user, I think switching to an iPhone would be too much shock to bare. 😂
I use both. Have for a few years now. Currently have the 13PM and 1+10Pro. I find Android far more flexible and find too much of iOS has become “you have to do it Apple’s way using Apple tools”. I find that inflexibility to be detracting for my everyday use. Back in the iPhone 7 days it was my go to device. These days Android has taken that spot. JMHO YOMV
Unpopular opinion - Yes, crash detection and a whole bunch of good ideas were copied from Android to IPhone, but that's a very real two way street. There's a bunch of stuff google copied, not going to get into that and I'm not keeping score. However, Apple users don't feel like they need to shout it from the rooftops every time some feature that they had first shows up on android, and for some reason Android users do.
@@mickeynissan9887 firstly, you are getting into the by leaving that comment 😂 secondly, I only said it because I hadn't seen anyone else mention it, yet I'd seen a lot of people talking about apples car crash detection as though it was a new innovative thing 🤷♂️
I was a lover of Android devices. They are unmatched in customization and personalization but I switched to iPhone because Apple just works, period. My last Android was the S22 ultra with 512gb and its display was absolutely gorgeous….until I started having overheating problems. There were times it got so hot that I was seriously worried it was going to burst into flames. I wanted it to work. It was a powerful and capable device but as you said, the Apple ecosystem just plainly works. I now have the 13 pro max. Everything just falls in line, from set up out the box, to tying up all your 🍎 gadgets, smoothly. I’m at the stage in my life where utility is way, way more important than cosmetics .
You really didn't understand anything about the real potential of Android while you were still using it if the only advantage you saw to its high level of customization is the esthetic, or cosmetic part, as you call it. Hell, Apple is the incarnation of cosmetics when we see how obsessed they are about the esthetics of the phone and its interface, so accusing Android ability to be too focused on cosmetics is just hypocritical if it's to defend Apple after that for being more focused on utility. Android, due to its open source nature, allows you to have any level of customization using thousands of different apps, which includes productivity and practicality of use: on Android, you can't complain about not having a feature on the software side because it probably already exists out there waiting for you to find it and install it, it just wasn't integrated natively in the OS by Google (yet), most of the feature we have on Android coming from open source and independent projects at the beginning. You even have whole launchers that display apps only in black and white with a custom font to avoid having icons and app logos colors distracting you while you're using your phone, especially if you're at work or using your phone to work. And it works. You can also split two apps on your screen, allowing much easier multitasking, you can install any app from the Play Store but also from the internet on which you have a lot more choice than you could ever have on an iPhone, it is more compatible with other kind of devices than any Apple product could ever be, making file transfers much easier, even to a non Android user, you can get call, even video calls, while still doing something else next to it, it doesn't kill any process in the background, allowing to switch between apps very easily without losing your progress and computing time, etc... If your goal is to use your phone as a tool rather than a toy, Android is the best possible thing you could ever have if you take the time to customize it first, which of course, only you can do, and certainly not a company.
Yeah, I have been iPhone forever and my 7-year-old phone is still amazing. As I face updating eventually, I kept following the different models and was almost tempted to get an S23 this year but then I watched videos from content creators who buy every phone and store them all in amazing temperature-controlled phone rooms and all of them had been experiencing their Samsung batteries expanding and melting their phones. One of them had 10 years' worth of Samsung's expanding and melting. It wasn't just one model. It was Galaxy's and flip phones, etc. Nope, I am sticking with my old dependable and will probably get an iPhone 16 if they finally have their stackable batteries and get rid of the dynamic island.
if utility is more important then get an android, iPhone whole point is to look cool, to look clean and nice, androids whole point is functionality, to do many mang things.
I’m actually looking to return to android after iPhone 13 pro. iOS is quite annoying to use even after a year and also both iOS 15 and 16 have shown me that it’s not just android that launches with bugs.
As a 10+ year Android/Pixel user, I finally switched to the iPhone 13 Pro Max two months ago mainly for the same reasons you mentioned in this video. At first, it was very weird adjusting to iOS and it did bug me with doing things in a "different" way. Here are some of the reasons why I made the switch and some of the gripes I have with using an iPhone: 1. The Pixel 6 Pro battery life was horrible, even after getting the phone replaced by Google support, I would have to recharge in the afternoon on light to medium use. 2. Pixel 6 Pro would stop charging wirelessly even on Pixel stand gen 2. Got a replacement from Google and still had the same issue. Phones would overheat. 3. Calls made from Pixel 6 Pro would always not go through the first time so I would have to redial. Same with when someone called me, they would have to call me multiple times. I tried turning off wifi calling and still the same problem. Did not have this issue with my Pixel 4, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel XL 4. Android 12 and 13 bugs in general seem to have gotten worse over time 5. No consistent cohesiveness with Google app design language 6. Not as good of an integration between Google devices; no official tablet, no official watch (at least for now). Apple integrates Mac, watch, tablet, and TV better. 7. Side note, Google Chromecast 4K also very slow, buggy, sluggish, and crashes; which I would use my Pixel to cast to 8. Messaging is better on iPhone, no question about that Annoying things with the iPhone I experienced: 1. You can only change the default apps for browser, mail, and maps (at least that's what I discovered). 2. Apple music will keep taking over and auto playing with no good way of disabling it. I ended up deleting the app so I can use TH-cam Music instead 3. No casting :( 4. No call screening and no option to archive messages 5. Siri not as good compared to Google Assistance, especially with voice dictation and recognition. 6. Notifications are slightly better on Android, but iOS has improved 7. To get the most out of the experience, you really need to be in the Apple ecosystem I'm sure there are more things I have that I can't think of and don't want to rant too much. So far I have not regretted switching to an iPhone due to it being more stable, longer battery life, better messaging and integration with other Apple devices. Would be happy to answer any questions and comments.
Bro, you get the award for the most effort in the comments 👏👏👏👏👏 This is a really great list. I think what you've listed really shows some really significant differences between the two in the areas that they lack. One side, it shows issues for the basic foundational use cases for a phone that prevent you from using it as it should be used, the other mostly has to do with quirks, preferences, or areas that still work but may not be as nice. That's probably the best way I could put it. Great comment, Chris!
@@ThisIsTechToday Thank you. Figured this may give some insight to anyone stuck in the same situation I was in. I do have so much more to add to my experience, but they are mostly little quirks as you mentioned. Been following your channel since the early days, mainly for all the Pixel and Google videos and will continue to follow. Keep up the great work.
Yes I agree, amazing comment! I think I'll stick with my pixel 6 for now. But if I did switch, I would most likely switch to either the pixel 7, the S23, or the z fold 3 or 4 🤔. I will say though try Chromecast with Google TV. I don't have lag using my pixel 6. I'm able to connect very quickly pick up where I left of on shows easily, cast, and connect my phone as a remote either through the Google TV app, or the remote quick toggle setting 👍
@@micahjohnson9184 Thanks! I actually have 3 Chromecast with Google TV and experience the slowness and sluggishness on all of them. Sometimes when watching something, it would freeze and refresh the main screen after 20 or so seconds.
I'll never switch to iPhone out of pure spite because of the "Blue Bubble" superiority complex some of my friends and family have lmao. No matter what you decide to do, I look forward to hearing about it❤️
Haha, I love that on Google Messages I can now "like" a message and its the iPhone users that get the stupid "Christopher Crawford liked....." message 🤣
I just switched and the biggest things that I have complaints are about the lack of an actual consistent back button I know it seems crazy but it's true I was using a Google pixel 6 with Swype and loved it. another crazy thing is the ringer volume and the alarm volume are still tied together after all these years there's no independent adjustment.That being said I will too miss the call screening from the pixel, but the iPhone UI, the fit and finish and the face unlock that is absolutely almost so fast and good that you don't even notice it's doing it is amazing.
Absolutely LOVED my pixel 6 and all the features. Unfortunately it kept un-pairing itself from my jeep. No fix corrected it. Some type of bluetooth issue smh. Forced to use my iphone 13 pro.
This video summarizes a lot of my frustrations. I'm on Android + self-built PC and I'm thinking of switching completely over to Apple for my work. My phone experience can occasionally be frustrating. My PC is blue screening because of premiere and I've looked through logs, stressed tested my hardware. I just want things to work and it seems more often than not that happens with Apple and I just have to give up some freedom and customization to do so.
Bingo! There's a threshold when you're trying to be productive and get things done without the stress of all of these variables and issues. I'd rather have less flexibility if it works and I don't have to worry about it as often. Plus, if it's for work, trying to fix stuff is time spent and $$$ or personal time lost.
Hey Brandon, I'm in the same camp as you. As a tech-lover, I have iphone 11 pro, S21 ultra and Google Pixel 6 Pro that I'm using right now. Every single time that I take the phones back out to test and play with, I come across a few things that are dealbreakers to switching. 1. Google Pixel selfies are the most skin-tone accurate, and flattering. Samsung and iPhones new phones all oversharpen the skin and it's really unflattering and gross tbh. 2. I really don't like not being able to set Google photos as my default album. You're basically locked into the Apple ecosystem if you switch. Everyone on the iPhone has a photo album that is super cluttered. There are no good ways to organize photos unless you want to go through them all one by one. 3. I use "Hey Google, take a selfie" and on the Pixel 6 series I don't have to follow up with Hey Google, take a selfie. I can just say it again right after it snaps the shot and it will take another one. I can do this for a string of selfies and it's the closest thing to having a photographer when you have a flexible detachable stand like Lookstand. Sadly, Siri doesn't even understand "Take a selfie", I'm serious... try it.
I've been using Pixel3 for almost 3years (bought it in 2019) running Android12 (the last OS for it) and all I can say that it's generally satisfying. So, I have no plan switching to iOS in, at least, the near future.
One thing I've found with any Samsung phone I've owned is that it starts having glitches in apps and start having issues with my keyboard about 3 to 4 days just before an update comes through like clockwork every time. Once the update comes through and I update my phone; all issues that I once had all go away.
Honestly apple hasn't. But Samsung has. I agree with him here. I feel like a constant beta tester even on final release software and there's little to no attention in details in the software design.
My biggest gripe in a mature smartphone market is that we can't we have flagship-grade hardware in a smaller form factor. Having upgraded to the P6P from an iPhone 7, I never realized how much I prefer the smaller phone size for daily use. It's great for consuming video content, but not much else. I don't want to go back THAT far in size, I just want a happy middle ground.
I would offer, I believe we're at the point of people choosing ecosystems. Android vs iPhone is merely "What ecosystem do you play in?" Personal preference will always reign supreme, but the fact is people fill their houses with either or.. VERY few do both
I was a long time Nexus/Pixel user and ditched them at the Pixel 4 when they refused to add a wide angle camera and the pixels poor video features, which I still think is relatively limited even today. So I switched to the Note 10 and never looked back. I am now a happy S21 Ultra owner and love the cameras and video quality and features. The iphone is always a bit of a temptation but I need to be able to change things up every so often and Samsung has so many cheesy bells and whistles that I love to mess around and change my user experience. Another factor is the weight and feel of the iPhone's weight...just feels like a tank, even compared to the S21 Ultra lol. Anyways great video and lots of valid points! 👍
I’ve actually been using the iPhone 12 Pro Max and I’m somewhat liking it better it just seems to work other then weird smaller keyboard I’m in love with this thing lol especially the battery deference’s from my pixel! Though I do miss the better out of the box camera! But as you said I think we all just want a phone that works and not always feel like it’s in beta testing mode 😅
First 5 mins and this was exactly why I now have the iPhone 14 pro. I still use my pixel 6 but it’s very sad that a Google phone can’t play TH-cam reliably. But my biggest issue was my pixel died so fast.
This reminds me of when I switched to iPhone last year. I was a diehard fan of Android for like a decade. I mocked Apple at every opportunity I got. But while I was doing that, I was also experiencing weird issues on my Android phones all the time. I won’t name each device specifically, but here’s how my experience with my last few Android devices was: 1. My earpiece’s volume was too darn low. So low that it was impossible to attend calls anywhere other than a pitch silent room. It was a known software glitch, and I never got a fix. 2. My phone used to hang a few times per day. The touch simply stopped responding. I had to lock and unlock the phone for it to work again. 3. My in-display fingerprint scanner completely stopped working. Even the option for FP scanner disappeared from the Settinhs app. Then, in 2021, I switched to a 2018 iPhone XS max because I got a good deal for a used one. I just wanted to try it. And for the first time in years, I could rely on this thing. It was a phone I trusted, even though it was 3 years old when I got it. I’ve been sticking with iPhones since then. Nowadays, I have two phones. An iPhone 13 Pro as my main phone, and a Pixel 6 Pro as my secondary phone. And even now, I trust the iPhone much more.
I switched over to iPhone 14 Pro max from s21 ultra. Moved to android after iPhone 7 and now back to . iP7 > Pixel 2xl > Note 10+ > S21 ultra > iP14 PM. Android has been good and was excellent for customisation, direct downloads and larger vibrant screens. But moving back to iPhone now, the overall experience seems more polished and neat. Miss the customisation options, but happier overall with build quality and performance. Samsung have a lot of options but you don’t use them a lot after initial interest with the feature.
I've been wanting to switch and try out the iPhone for the past 2yrs, but Apple just seems to be really good at not giving me a reason to - considering I can only afford the entry level option. Sure, the Pros are great and they're the ones Apple want you to have. But for a similar priced Pixel 6 Pro as Apple's entry level, I already have so much more with my Pixel that any upgrade to Apple's entry level will always be a downgrade for me: 1440p120 display, good triple cameras, decently good battery (and charging speed, though Google needs to step up their game), file transfer versatility because of USB C, and also the availability of 3rd party apps to do, *ahem, 3rd party things. Being able to try out new features is also fun and refreshing. I'm not a vlogger, so superior video on the iPhone is nice to have, but not a must. I have my own editing style for my photos, so either phone works for me, though Pixel gives me more detail and range, I just tune my photos accordingly anyway. I will acknowledge that apps on IOS are superior, and privacy on IOS is my go-to standard. The things that are making me leave Android however, are Google's unresponsiveness, slack in confronting issues, and inconsistency in their updates/features. Also, specifically on the P6 Pro, the fingerprint reader. It's a "small thing", yet because of how frequently we engage with the FP reader, the failure rate hits you more frequently than an unresponsive app.
I just switched after being an Android guy since smartphones came out. To sum it up, Google's software is better especially if you're getting pure Android through the Pixel. But those Pixel processors are not efficient at all. After a 12 hour shift my Pixel has like 30 percent left. In that same shift, I have like 60 percent with my Iphone 14. What was the final straw for me was the leaked specs of the Pixel Watch. I wait for years only to be offered a watch with a 4 year old processor? No thanks.
The bugs on the pixel 6 have been a nightmare and I'm hoping the 7 will finally be the best pixel since the 2. This September update took a while to get to me, but it finally feels like 13 has a solid build
It's funny, my channel started taking off because I made a bunch of videos on all the things wrong and broken with the pixel 2 XL. I never understand why people thought it was so good.
I switched to an iPhone, I do really miss my pixel phone but once you get used to the iOS I think you'll never go back. Besides you can download all Google apps on an iPhone win/win
I've been at this point in my life for some time now... I've used an Android phone since the HTC G1... So it's a really hard switch but the iPhone really is looking better and better each year. I'm not sure I can hold out any longer.
I have never owned an iphone and never wanted to. But somehow i am leaning towards the iphone 14 pro nowadays. Because iphones are no longer boring and have amazing cameras.
Thank you for not making the annoying version of this video that we've all seen 100 times hahaha.. With that said, I have to say that I will never switch to an iPhone unless they make some fundamental changes to their business philosophy. I can't support Apple when they won't integrate imessage with RCS and knowingly profit off imessage bullying. I cannot support the slow and proprietary thunderbolt port. I don't like how they are on the forefront of removing features and selling us a solution (first to remove headphone jack and first to remove charger from the box). I don't like how they restrict customization in favor of giving us a "set experience". I don't like how they tend to sit back on hardware innovation. I don't like how "warm" the photos are and the fact that they don't give you a lot of customization in their camera app. I love tinkering with my smartphone/pocket computer so I don't want to go to the company that doesn't want me to do that.
I am switching back to iphone after using android for almost 5 yrs. I switched to android bcoz of its flexibility in customisation. However the android is unstable & getting very annoying at times. I am also going back to the apple ecosystem with my macbook & ipad.
I’ve followed your channel for the longest time, used pixel 2 all the way to P6. Felt the same way as you do totally and changed to IP13 few months ago. U know what? I can’t see myself changing back to android anytime soon, little or no incentive to do that. Sure, there are some little things that android is better e.g gesture control, notifications management. But by far and large, iPhone has value added my life more so far. It’s a phone that works and give little or no issues.
First, thank you for watching for so long. I really appreciate that! Second, yes. Sometimes you just want something that works without any stress or fuss.
Hey Brandon, love the video as always. But seriously just by the pixel 7P like the rest of us, apple haven way too many compromises still (lightning, cameras etc). Maybe in 3 or 4 years they’ll be worth a look but for now their closed system is just too restrictive for anyone that loves to tinker
I get both every year and use both at the same time. I don’t blindly choose devices. The issues of restriction is far less cumbersome than a phone that doesn’t do the foundational things well but are buggy. As mentioned in the video, I don’t care about tinkering anymore. I want a phone that just works. It’s more of a tool for me more than a toy. It’s okay if you want something different, but when the phone I use gets in the way of me being able to do my job, it becomes a serious issue.
As a former iPhone user who became a Pixel purist who was forced to use a Samsung after the last few disappointing Pixel releases, I am inclined to agree. I just got an iPhone 13 Pro a few weeks ago (got lucky and scored it for $430 mint cuz the seller thought it was blacklisted when it wasn't). I figured it'd work great with the eco system of my new 16" MacBook Pro that I got for work. I am not big on Apple's marketing practices nor some of the lack of Android-like features that just make life simpler, but some of the stuff you've outlined is the reason I'm willing to make the switch this gen (especially battery and honestly better camera in my case since I'm dark skinned, Samsung is wayyyy worse than iPhone). When Apple finally drops a new feature it works flawlessly and they're encroaching steadily in that Android space while Android struggles to iron out its kinks. I am still rocking a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra as my main while I get use to iPhone again. It's always a learning curve switching. In general though I feel like unfortunately we're in a two phone era. The two OSes are just philosophically different and both have features that make life 100 times easier depending on what your shifting needs are. I will probably just switch between the two for a while until I find that perfect phone. Pixel 7 is close but I just need a little more pep in the tech to be fully sold.
I've been hearing that there are a lot of people that'll likely switch to the iPhone once it gets USB-C, and that might happen with the 15 Pro Max. If it does, I'm not sure what will be left to keep me on Android unless something crazy shows up from Android.
I made the switch last year.. to an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and I never looked back. I've been an Android user since the start, but lately iPhone is just better... especially the battery life on Pro Max, it's crazy... I never have to worry about the battery. Since then, I have bought more and more Apple products, slowly getting into the ecosystem.. that could be a good thing, also a bad thing.. but so far I'm really happy with my Apple Products. The only thing I miss on my Google Pixel 6 Pro is their spam call detection, since the switch to iPhone, I've been getting a lot of spam calls and messages, which is quite annoying. I've never gotten a single spam call/message when I was on my Pixel.
I'm in the same boat as a lot of folks. Been a life long Android user, typically flagships, and my current Pixel 6 Pro has been pretty solid. That being said, over half my normal contacts use imessage while only a few use RCS. Really considering giving IOS a try but I'm also very tied into Google apps. I'd love to see a video that details any features you lose going to an Iphone and what the user experience is like. I hear folks complain about the iphone notifications and lack of customization on the home screen but really have no idea what it looks like. I'm not willing to blindly switch but not sure how else to give IOS a go.
I know Costco gives you 90 days to return an iPhone. Also Amazon refurbished I think gives you 90 days as well. So iOS seems to be user unfriendly in certain situations. For example, every app that you put on your home screen must start at the top of the screen. So even if you only have four apps on your home screen, you cannot put them at the bottom. Not including the four main ones at the bottom. Also, to get to control center/menu, you have to swipe down from the top right, again making you use two hands to do something that you should be able to do easily like on Android. Also, navigation is much easier on Android especially with back gestures. IOS has a back button on the top left corner and you could also swipe right to go to the last screen. Notifications is hard to describe, but it's much easier on Android, I don't even use notification center on iOS. By the way, I'm an 11-year iOS user and also have a pixel 6A.
Yeah, google apps are better which is nuts. The home screen customization isn’t that big of a deal IMO. You can still customize it a lot. It takes some work just like how you have to find a launcher to get what you want on android. Notifications are honestly the worst part, arguably more than the lack of usb-c. I miss so many notifications with their new setup simply because they don’t have a persisting notification bar like on android and they bundle them into groups AND NOW they hide it from the Home Screen where you have to swipe up to see all of them. Android on the other hand shows you literally everything and has a ton of persisting notification icons in the top bar.
I'm curious how you're getting down to 20% on your 14 pro max? A 'heavy' day on my 13 pro max bottoms out at only about 60% by bedtime. Would you be willing to share your biggest battery drainers via the battery settings breakdown?
Android 13 broke my Pixel 6 to the point where it was basically unusable for me. I just went and got my first ever iPhone, which was the 14 Pro (the last two in the store for my wife and I, and not the Pro Max because they were backordered through mid November and I didn’t want to wait that long) and I couldn’t be happier. Everything works wonderfully and perfectly. The little bit of learning curve is not a big deal at all, anything I can’t figure out only takes a quick Internet or TH-cam search to be solved. Love my new phone.
Your so very right And this is how I felt and I switched from the note 20 ultra And haven’t looked back This iPhone is the best functioning phone I’ve used in a long time
Beta testers! Everything you said is exactly how I’ve been feeling about Android! There was also the issue where Fitbit(also a part of Google) wasn’t connecting to my Pixel 6 Pro for a month! I’d consider myself a pixel superfan, I’ve had a Pixel from the very first gen, and even the Nexus series, but this year I made the switch and I’m not turning back! It really did come down to the software experience for me, I’ll miss my pixel camera but I’ll take a phone that “just works” vs a better camera at this point.
Absolutely LOVED my pixel 6 and all the features. Unfortunately it kept un-pairing itself from my jeep. No fix corrected it. Some type of bluetooth issue smh. Forced to use my iphone 13 pro.
Great video! I used to flip between iPhone and Pixel. I’ve settled on iPhone since the birth of my son a couple years back and this is mainly due to the ability to easily share (either message or airdrop) full resolution photos and videos between two devices without needing to trust my data with third party messaging services. A co-worker of mine moved from iPhone to the Pixel 6 Pro (having used Pixel 3a prior) and left it within 6 months due to that feeling of being a beta tester that you mentioned.
Sounds like we need more competition. Maybe bring back windows phones?🤔😵💫🙄 I think that both operating systems have their issues. My iPhone 13 Pro Max has the best battery I’ve ever had but the touch screen has been terrible. I’ve had it replaced once and still not working properly even though Apple says there’s nothing wrong.
I switched to iPhone from Pixel because I just couldn't take failing Google hardware anymore. I was overseas and my already replaced Pixel 5a died. Was without a phone for weeks. Then gave them the money for a new Pixel 8. Kept missing calls. Enough it enough. As a father of two small kids, reliable is all I'm looking for.
I've been using Android phones for about 20 years and I'm just bored and frustrated with Android phones. Samsung's are great androids are great. I'm just wanting something new, so I'm going to jump over to the brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max come September.
I've been an avid Android user since late 2015. Before then i was an apple user but all i had experience with was a janky ipod touch 5th gen and an old Iphone 6. I switched to Samsung because of the uniqueness it allowed for teenage me to experience. Now in 2023 im heavily considering switching back to Iphone because of the better software fitment between phone and apps like snapchat, instagram, youtube and tiktok. On that not the iphones seemingly have way better front facing cameras than most samsungs. Although i will give props to Samsung for the 50x zoom telephoto on the note 20 ultra ive been reppin for a year and a half. Other than that i also want a smaller phone thats easier to access with one hand. I tried the z flip 3 and it flopped hard on me, in my experience. It looked nice and was a conversation piece sometimes, but it doesn't hold up to phones like the iphone 12 and 13 minis.
@@ThisIsTechToday Me neither, that's why I use Nova Launcher - problem solved. This also reflects the main difference btw the two platforms: iOS is more polished, but Android has a lot more customization. You just have to decide which one is more important to you.
I was about to ask the same question cos it seems most of the people switching switched from Google pixel. I used 2 Samsung devices and I'm yet to experience issues
@@markguox as I mentioned in another comment: “There's something about life being busier and filled with enough responsibility and uncertainty. I don't need that on my phone. It has become a tool more than a toy for me more and more.” I don’t want to tinker with my phone. I don’t want to install a launcher. I want it to just work so I can think about and worry about other things.
My first experience with an iPhone was with an iPhone 4s that was given to me at work. The hardware was beautiful, and Apple continues to make sleek looking phones. iOS on the other hand was annoying, and painful to use. My first personal iPhone was the 6s which was gifted to me. I ended up trading that in with very minimal use for an iPhone 8 plus, traded that in with minimal use for an iPhone Xs, and finally traded that in for an iPhone 13 Pro Max. I continuously kept an iPhone with me because I was hopeful that iOS would have improved the simplest things to make me use my iPhone as a "daily driver". Nope! Have you ever heard of T9 dialing? It's been around forever, but that's not a thing on an iPhone. Gestures, especially the basic back gestures are non existent. Let's not even talk about how there are settings inside settings. Notifications? A hot mess. Again, I really like Apple's hardware, but iOS is the worst. I'll probably trade in my 13PM for a USB-C touting one when the time comes. Hopefully, Apple would have figured out how to properly do notification or even fix gestures. I won't hold my breath though giving that the iPhone 4s was announced in 2011, and the annoyances that kept me from using my iPhones daily back then still exist.
I switched to iPhone and Im not coming back to android. :D Battery life is amazing. I had Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and even when it was new battery life wasnt great. Now I have iPhone 14 Pro and battery life i lot better :D
I was an Android user for around 15 years. I made the switch because I bought a Macbook and was blown away by how amazing it was. I was coming to the end of my overly dear contract decided to take the plunge. And I mocked Apple for years!!! I am now firmly on the other side of the pond. I find IPhones much more user friendly and isn't littered with apps you don't want and bloatware. iPhoens are tidy, secure and functional. Sure I miss split screen adn usb C port. But, they're not enough for me to truly be bothered tbh. The pros outweigh the cons. I also like the fact the iPhone I have is only 6.1 inches long and not 6.4 or above. That makes a huge difference daily, trust me!
I can't say yet but I'd say it's between 8.5-10 on every single aspect... Which makes it a really good choice with no "downs" (but probably there's an Android phone better on everything, like photo, battery life, screen speed...) until now it is: PROS: Video, Screen, Processor, new OS, everything is smooth and feels "calculated" CONS: Expensive, photos (vs pixel), Google phone missing :)
If you don’t own another Apple device like a Mac and have a windows or Linux machine the iPhone is the worst device you can have. I switched to an iPhone two years ago amd regret until this day. Putting music on your phone, you need to download itunes to sync stuff… we are in 2022!!! Transferring pictures from you windows or Linux machine is impossible. iPhone have been using the same UI since forever. No USB-C. There is no way to use split screen with the iPhone, i was used to use two different apps at the same time, I could watch a TH-cam video and play a game at the same time, something I can’t do anymore on the iPhone and it’s really annoying. Widgets are so basic and you can’t interact with them. Customization is shit on the iPhone. Even restarting the iPhone you have to do some gymnastics and hold power and volume up… like what the hell??? They make you believe that it’s simple to use, but it’s too simple that it doesn’t feel intuitive at all.
I know this vid is a year old... But the same things that frustrate you about iPhones frustrate me too!!! I'm so glad you said the quiet part out loud 😂 I switched to iphone mostly for security/privacy reasons... But the thing I miss most about my Android... notifications. I can't believe Apple isn't even TRYING to fix that mess. Just disable it at this point 🤣😭
I’ve just moved to the 14 MP after 12 years with android. I’m done with tinkering and customizing, and I’m done being a beta tester for google, and having horrible battery life. And curved screens will always suck.
Thank you for such an excellent point-of-view between Android vs IOS 👏. I, also think hard about switching back to iPhone but skeptical of the missing Android's features.
I only own Samsung phones for 10 years straight. I do not care about customisation or features any more and there is only one thing that keeps me on Android. The file system and transfering files between my phone and my PC. If it wasn't for that I would have jumped to iOS a long time ago!
I don't have any of these problems with my android! I prefer simply to have all my accounts to one provider ( Google) and not to have all my data in Google, Microsoft, Apple etc....
I use a pixel 6 pro and iPhone 13 pro max. I agree with most of your points but I don't have those software issues you have on the Pixel. The iPhone is nice but the fact that I can't put my app icons where I want and the notifications are AWFUL. I just can't commit to the ecosystem bc of those 2 issues. Plus the pixel's camera is so nice.
Like the android platform. I use the S22ULTRA with 1 gb storage. Never had a problem with beta versions until recent push. Had to disable goodlock. However camera is actually most important to me and android shines there. As I I'll play the long game with Samsung.
Basically Google isn't pushing their technology anymore so they are to content with being middleware. I have two am experiencing too many bugs that just started to add up. Face unlock would be nice.
I had an android phone ever since the iPhone X and I loved my Samsung phones until the pixels got better. But the more I used my wife’s iPhone I realized how great and reliable it is. I switched from the pixel 6 pro to the 13 pro max and I don’t see myself needing a new phone for MANY years this thing is a BEAST! And the build quality is not even close.
Already switched to the iPhone 14 Pro Max (from the Note20U). Why? M1 Pro and all the reasons you mentioned re Android. Nothing's perfect, but my life's been pretty stress free tech-wise on the Apple platform, although Ventura 16.4.1 has its issues. Other than that, I'm reasonably happy.
Honestly, there is no right answer & I think it depends on what you value and what's important to you on whether Apple or Android is better. I used the original iPhone to the 4S, and I just felt like they weren't doing any type of innovation/significant change. But recently my dad got an iPhone 15 Pro Max, so I got to takeover his iPhone 12 Pro Max. The time with it has just reinforced what I think the pros/cons of each: The pros for Android is rhe customization, being able to have 5-6 icons in a row, clicking/dragging music/movies from my external hard drive and putting it onto my phone. It is just a lot EASIER on Android, then it is on an iPhone. Also as a guy who has multiple Line, FB, etc accounts its easier on Android bc I can do dual apps etc. Charging is another area where Android is because you can supercharge your phone a lot faster. Android also comes in more variety of sizes and now with foldables, there is just more out there. For iPhones, I myself like the haptic feedback when typing as well as the sounds that you hear when sending/receiving messages/notifications etc. I would also say that iPhones look/feel premium and the resale value is CRAZY when compared to Android which decreases in price from day 1. Other people would bring up Facetime, iMessage, Air Drop and the Apple Ecosystem, but I don't have a Mac, iPad etc so this doesn't apply to me. Anyways, at the end of the day, it just depends on what makes you happy❤
Not thumb print or USBC is why I am getting a S23 ultra today. As I am on my mini 6 with usbc right now... Things that make you go hum. Wireless charging is that but so tired of different cords.
I'm a avid android user(10+ years), I just hate how the current snapdragon processor overheats on flagship models, really need to get their processor in line. Currently using Samsung S22 Ultra, hate the overheats and crashes but love the software freedom and integration.
10+ year android user here since the Samsung Galaxy Y and planning to switch to the iphone 14 pro max as soon as there's stock lol. I used to love android but over the years my priorities shifted, features were fun and all but now I just want something that is reliable and will last. Not to say iOS won't have bugs but definitely will not be as buggy as my experience is with my pixel 6 now
I've been considering making the switch from Android to iPhone really for one reason and that is video quality on the iPhone simply blows away the best that I can get on my Galaxy S22 Ultra. They're not even in the same league. For still photos, Samsung is great, so is iPhone, unless they're side by side I couldn't tell the difference and even side by side, its a matter of personal preference, but when it comes to video quality, Samsung just falls flat. Also, accessory compatibility is much better with iPhone (e.g. DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimble essentially doesn't work with the S22 Ultra). I've been an Android guy since the very first Motorola Droid, I have tried iOS a couple of times, once with a company issued phone that I really only used for work, and a couple of years later (iPhone 6 I think) I switched for about six months but ultimately couldn't take it and switched back. Until recently I have LOVED my S22 Ultra. I have literally NEVER experienced any glitching, freezing, bugs etc with the S22 Ultra. My gripes with the phone are: curved screen (like can we just not do that any more?) video quality, and size (I would prefer a smaller phone that didn't sacrifice performance). And lack of accessories for video creators (e.g. Moment cases with clip on lenses and filters, gimbal support etc.) I will consider the iPhone 15 Pro IF it has USB C. No USB C is a deal killer for me. Other iOS hesitations: Notifications, default app limitations, I am not in the Apple ecosystem (iPhone would be my only Apple device--I have no interest in or use for air drop, iMessage, iCloud, iAnyThingElse)
As a long time die hard Google fan, I've come to accept that the major differences between them and Apple are their business models: Apple: sell you a product, therefore execution, interconnectivity and experience are paramount. Google: make their revenue from ads thereby leaving many feeling like they're in an active/perpetual beta program - hence the old saying "You ARE the product". I haven't been experiencing bugs on my Pixel 6 Pro and keeping the above in mind I'm opting to stick with Google, for now lol.
I have used both iOS and Android, with the last 7 years with Android because of the lack of innovation of Apple at the time. Today, I dont really care that kuch on the differences between Android Phones and iPhones as they're reaching some point of "singularity" where most of the swevices and apps i used on both ecosystems are starting to feel the same.
Interesting how we all tend to think the grass is greener on the other side! My good friend actually got the iphone 14 pro and has been a loyal apple user for since the iphone 4 making a few upgrades here and there like like the 13 regular. He actually told me the dinamic island is not that innovative and wants to try something new.. so im ordering the nothing phone 1 for him and he'll give me his 14 pro to give to my wife. He is inlove with the Tron movies. lol He hated all the apple watches because of the battery life. My older brother is the opposite: He is an nexus/pixel guy having owned almost all of them, but he did own some of the earlier iphones. He tried a iphone 13 mini and he said he didnt like it. and went back to pixels. My brother was drawn to apple from the fustrations of other iMessege coworkers and friends regarding media transfer. I asked him why he didnt get a bigger iphone instead and he said he just wanted a smaller one handed phone he can take with him. But conversely enough, he got the pixel 6 pro. lol. He also enjoys the pictures on the pixels moreso and i guess he didnt like the iphone. He was always able to afford the best phone and goes through a lot of tech gadgets. Right now he just uses a pixel 6 pro, pixel buds somthing, ipad pro, macbook pro, and whithigs watch. He works in graphic design. My wife had lower end android phones in the past and just uses a iphone 11 now. Since she wants to work more in social media marketing shes probably gonna stick with iphone. She also has an ipad pro 11, applewatch 7, and airpods. As for myself, the first truly smartphone ive had was the HTC Evo 4g. For those that remember when carriers charged an extra 10 to 20 dollars for using an iphone, I was put off buying one. Ive jumped arround to different nexus/pixel devices, oneplus 6t, and now recently the past 2 notes and S22ultra. I allways going for the bigger and better screen tech when it came to upgrading. The only time i considered seriously switching to the iphone was with the 13 pro max since they now have the 120 hz oled. It is important for me because lcd tablet and phone screens give me eye strain. I dont want to have to wear bluelight glasses all the time (athough it really helps). I got the ipad pro 11 and gave it to my wife because i didnt like the screen. Now i have a Galaxywatch 5, Tab s7 +, Galaxy buds 2pro, tab S6, and S22 ultra. I work in property management/real estate (and i want to develop myeslf in construction later) and it is nice to have a consistent experience acros all my devices. The spens i dont use too much but it is really handy when you really need to write on documents. For those looking for more from google pixel products, i recommend doubling down on samsung. You can always find discounts on their devices, and i really feel like i get my moneys worth. You just have to be smart turning off the excessive features you dont need, cus they throw you the kitchen sink. I really enjoy the goodlock app on the samsung tablets and phones because you can customize a lot of things to your liking and it works consistently through all my samsung tablets and phones. Also, when you upgrade, the samsung smartswitch app does import a lot of the same settings to your new device in goodlock (but not all). I think Im lucky, cus if i have fomo of apple stuff, I just pick up my wifes stuff. lol And about lag: my phone does lag sometimes too and so does my wifes iphone, even when she first got it. We just learned to turn on and off airplaine mode to refresh the connections to wifi/cellular data, clear apps, and memory; and one or more of them ususally does it. In rare cases, restarting. Side tangent: Im giving my wife my 'older' hp spectre 4k 15 inch touch laptop that i bought like 6 years ago thats still running great, which was $1,400. It was the first of its kind. So im in the market for a new laptop. So the best ones i can find for my needs are the Asus zenbook 15.6 oled touch 2.8k 120hz ($1,400) or the hp spectre 16 oled touch 4k 60hz($1600-2k). I want the 120hz cus it really is the future of screens but the asus is only about 3k resolution, which is less than my current laptop. So now Im just waiting for that magical laptop of 15-16 inches oled 4k 120hz touch laptop thats portable (not gaming) to appear. CES 2023! Sorry for the long post. Hope this was useful to somebody. Keep up the conversation so we can all learn for the better.🤓👍
I done this. I switched from Samsung a71 ( which is an ok phone ) to iPhone 14. I love android but there were things bugging me on it and when I went to phone store near me, I wasn’t overally impressed with the s22. I loved the ultra but it just wasn’t viable for what I do for a living and I wanted a smaller screen for ease on the palm of my hand. Never thought I’d pick up an iPhone and realise how easy it is to the hand. So I went for it and coming from a 6.7inch screen to a 6.1 inch screen was so much nicer. I love big screens but my phone is a quick device. A quick text and answer phone and WhatsApp for work. I’m pretty impressed so far with my new phone and the switch was easier than I thought. I think the phone is just beautifully made compared to the s22 as well. That being said, my other devices are staying android so I can carry on what I had on my Samsung phone.
I switched to the iPhone 14pro max this year because of the pixel 6. I’ve always used android since the galaxy nexus. The pixel 6 worked for me wonderfully right out of the box, I experienced none of the issues that were being reported but with every update came a new bug and the phone became unusable
I switched to iphone, for the very first time. Context: Been a galaxy user and pixel user for a long time. Last 3 phones, Note 9, Note 20 Ultra and Zfold3(didnt sell this one though). I like ios but not a fan boy, only reason for the switch, App optimizations are still not a thing for foldables, after 3 years of folding phones. Apps, cna be glitchy, standby time is kinda bad. I wanted some phone that was Consistent with apps, with good quality, less crashes or bugs, and decent infrasturcture. Example You can add boarding passes to wallet app..(my indian zfold 3 unit cant), sure there are apps to do it, but why. So it came down to Integration, consistency and cohesiveness how companies work together to bring apps to iphone faster than android. Fun fact MS Teams works better on Mac than Windows with less crashes.. whattt.. so yea, got the 14 pro. So far didnt regret it. Still love android for manyy ways, no hate for android ever. I have accepted the duality of both OS’s 😊
Yes that's what is actually give me doubts of buying the pixel 8 pro. The cameras... If you're not white those cameras show a weird version in the pictures taken. I might go for the z fold 5.
Excellent point on getting to the point of your life where stability and core features working is more important than 'tinkering'. Maybe it's an age/maturity thing?
It does feel like there are a lot of immature people in my camp over here on the Android side. Nuance, understanding and supporting preferences over tribalism is really lacking.
Bro! Sounds like you should get a Samsung! One UI has the refined-look and a lot of the conveniences of iOS but offers more freedom like Android! The S23 line doesn’t seem to have the heat and battery-drain issues that the S22 series had.
I have been an avid android user for years and switched to an iPhone about a year ago and while there are things I love about my iPhone more then my old android my biggest issues with my iPhone are more about call issues such as horrible cell reception compared to my android phones I had on the same carrier. I have tons of problems with my iPhone calls are plagued with audio issues that are staticky and cause major issues hearing it is to the point that I am ready to switch phones and carriers but all my samsung galaxy phones seemed to have more and more issues with each years model which is why I switched to apple also for the privacy and security features on apple at that time as those are important factors to me
I just want a phone that works from the jump and I can customise aesthetically. With great audio, display and genuinely gives me a smooth experience. All these high end specs don't mean as much if the hands on experience isn't good. I have a MacBook and I absolutely adore it, but I hate how isolated it feels from my phone and computer. So if I could find a way to make macOS, windows & android run smoother I'd be really happy. Also, applications run so much smoother on iOS and macOS, apple podcasts and Apple Music are the main reasons I have for wanting to switch to an iPhone. But to be honest, the Galaxy Z flip 4 seems to be the phone that has caught my attention for convince. But as a long term phone, I am considering iPhone.
I think Apple AOD is so ridiculous that they didn't understand the point of AOD at all. It is ever distracting, it seems... It is not to be always on but to provide a glance of info; that is what I thought was the point of AOD.
You got to use what you like. As long as your not one of the ones that’s only doing it to grow your channel because these apple channels are more successful. Hate when I see that, use it if that’s what you enjoy. I use both pixel and iPhone and love both. Although got to say at the moment my pixel is running perfectly. So is my iPhone other than a lot of battery drain which I’m thinking might be iOS 16 but who knows.
Nah, I don't play stupid games. What I said in the video is all true, and it's still pending on what I'll do. I'm still not sure. There are always pros and cons with each one, but Android, at the moment, has been a bit exhausting for me. I feel like I covered the issues that iPhone is having, including battery and bugs with iOS16, so who knows.
I enjoy both and would also like to pick one only, just not been able to yet 😂 I miss whatever one I’m not using at the time. Getting fed up carting two phones around however.
If you look into the centre of an Apple product it's hard to deny that although undeniably beautifully detailed, Apple ultimately want you to throw ihe thing away, rather than fix or upgrade it, before buying their next model & filling it with software from their highly lucrative store, thus increasing their already stratospheric income stream- I find the Framework/ Fairphone/ fdroid/ GNU/ linux open source/ model far more inclusive, interesting, imaginative and ultimately desirable. All of this aside, it could be said that the sub hundred buck smartphone (obviously not by Apple) had a far greater impact on more people around the world, in much the same way as The Ford Model T (?/discuss)
I had and Iphone 5s. Then I switched to Samsung. I have never had the desire to go back. I don't feel like I have really experienced all these issues you are referring to.
I'd just switch to Samsung. Biggest difference is OS updates don't come out as fast and immediate. Love the iPhone, but using Google maps, Google assistant, and TH-cam music remains better on an Android. I gave up on pixel because I'd have all the same issues you've been mentioning in your video.
Sad to see people have all these problems, tht some how never showed up on my Pixel 6, the only issue i have is when i updated to Android 13 my tap to pay doesn't work on buses no more, bt work everywhere else, bt i see ur point. Choose what works for you👍🏽
Definitely been feeling the same thing, for how I work iphone is seeming more and more appealing and I'm tired of waiting for pixels to get to iPhone level of polish
I usually switch back and forth. iOS 16 made me love my iPhone again. The only thing I’m bored with is the same design of the iPhone whereas most Samsung and Pixel phone designs change annually and keep things fresh. I’m more of a form factor girl though.
I've been on Android since 2010, aside from 2 year break on iOS. And for the last 3 years, I've been trying to switch to iOS, to get access to iMessage with the rest of my family, but keep getting roped into sticking with Android due to really cheap upgrades using the pixel a series phones. I went from Pixel 3 to pixel 4a, to pixel 6a. And over the last 3-4 years, I think I've only spent about $300 total for those phones due to various upgrade deals and trade in offers. And the 6a I have now will likely last me another 2 years. I think this is where Android has an edge over iPhone, the low to midrange devices that have 80% of the features of the high end flagships. iPhone se is cheap, but you'll never convince me to get that over a pixel 6a Ultimately, both Android and iOS are mature at this point, and you will get a good enough experience with either. Switching is mostly a minor annoyance of getting used to a few changes. Though, I am toying with the idea of going with an iPhone 13 mini. Even the Pixel 6a is starting to feel uncomfortabley large to use.
Exactly. The value is in the 6a. I'm an 11 year iOS user. I got the 13 mini on sale for $550 at Costco in August. Great phone. Got the 6a with my 4a trade for $150. Feel like I'm at my smartphone peak. Lol. Seems like they finally fixed the fingerprint sensor on the 6A but my battery life is not great. Pixel is more fun to use but my 13 mini has been absolutely flawless and much more one-handed friendly.
I have an Iphone 11 pro max and ussualy i switch from iphone to android and back so I have the feeling that I really do have a new phone. So I bought the S22 Ultra and absolutely hated it. The first one was broken. The top speaker was broken so I didnt hear phonecalls. I got a new one and it was really terrible. Laggy, worse batterylife than my 3 year old iphone, bugs and crashes and slower in response to. And like you said in the video just boring visuals. I paid 1100 euros and felt like going 4 steps backwards. Not going to android anytime soon. I returned the phone twice.
I have not experienced any of the issues you mentioned on 6 pro. I normally make about 15 hours between charges. I don't use Instagram but that's on developers and the fact the tensor is a newer chip to the market . I have no issue on TH-cam and Android 13 has been like butter baby. Fingerprint scanner almost never misses even with water or latest gloves on while using a tempered glass screen protector. Sorry to hear some of your quirks. Haven't seen a big free phone completely. Let me know when you do
I have considered switching this year. I'm on the Pixel 5 and my wife has the pixel 6. Her phone is so buggy, she hates it. Mine has been fine, I'm just bored with it.
🚨 *QOTD: What do you think about the state of Android and the iPhone? Do you feel the same frustrations that I have? If so, which ones? What would cause you to leave Android for the iPhone? What is preventing you from leaving Android for iPhone? If you already left Android, why? How is it so far? Let me know in the comments!*
A few app glitches here and there on Android but it's not mind breaking.
iOS too have app glitches Soo yh... they're pretty much on par.
@@jaughnekow glad it’s working out that way for you. It’s totally not for me.
Totally agree, Android's Material Design is ugly af. It's so chunky and flat. Unfortunately, since I've been a lifelong Android user, I think switching to an iPhone would be too much shock to bare. 😂
I use both. Have for a few years now. Currently have the 13PM and 1+10Pro. I find Android far more flexible and find too much of iOS has become “you have to do it Apple’s way using Apple tools”. I find that inflexibility to be detracting for my everyday use. Back in the iPhone 7 days it was my go to device. These days Android has taken that spot. JMHO YOMV
@@ropro9817 ugly?
You can customize it to your liking. That's why it's called material you
Thank you for being the only person I've seen mention that crash detection came to the pixel first 😂
Full transparency: I actually made an entire video FOR google on car crash detection, but it got scrapped. I know about it well, lol.
@@ThisIsTechToday oh right! It's a shame we never got to see it!
@@danwintle8585 I say crash detection can be installed with an app.
Unpopular opinion -
Yes, crash detection and a whole bunch of good ideas were copied from Android to IPhone, but that's a very real two way street.
There's a bunch of stuff google copied, not going to get into that and I'm not keeping score.
However, Apple users don't feel like they need to shout it from the rooftops every time some feature that they had first shows up on android, and for some reason Android users do.
@@mickeynissan9887 firstly, you are getting into the by leaving that comment 😂 secondly, I only said it because I hadn't seen anyone else mention it, yet I'd seen a lot of people talking about apples car crash detection as though it was a new innovative thing 🤷♂️
I was a lover of Android devices. They are unmatched in customization and personalization but I switched to iPhone because Apple just works, period. My last Android was the S22 ultra with 512gb and its display was absolutely gorgeous….until I started having overheating problems. There were times it got so hot that I was seriously worried it was going to burst into flames. I wanted it to work. It was a powerful and capable device but as you said, the Apple ecosystem just plainly works. I now have the 13 pro max. Everything just falls in line, from set up out the box, to tying up all your 🍎 gadgets, smoothly. I’m at the stage in my life where utility is way, way more important than cosmetics .
You really didn't understand anything about the real potential of Android while you were still using it if the only advantage you saw to its high level of customization is the esthetic, or cosmetic part, as you call it.
Hell, Apple is the incarnation of cosmetics when we see how obsessed they are about the esthetics of the phone and its interface, so accusing Android ability to be too focused on cosmetics is just hypocritical if it's to defend Apple after that for being more focused on utility.
Android, due to its open source nature, allows you to have any level of customization using thousands of different apps, which includes productivity and practicality of use: on Android, you can't complain about not having a feature on the software side because it probably already exists out there waiting for you to find it and install it, it just wasn't integrated natively in the OS by Google (yet), most of the feature we have on Android coming from open source and independent projects at the beginning.
You even have whole launchers that display apps only in black and white with a custom font to avoid having icons and app logos colors distracting you while you're using your phone, especially if you're at work or using your phone to work. And it works.
You can also split two apps on your screen, allowing much easier multitasking, you can install any app from the Play Store but also from the internet on which you have a lot more choice than you could ever have on an iPhone, it is more compatible with other kind of devices than any Apple product could ever be, making file transfers much easier, even to a non Android user, you can get call, even video calls, while still doing something else next to it, it doesn't kill any process in the background, allowing to switch between apps very easily without losing your progress and computing time, etc...
If your goal is to use your phone as a tool rather than a toy, Android is the best possible thing you could ever have if you take the time to customize it first, which of course, only you can do, and certainly not a company.
@@rigierish3807 leave him be
Yeah, I have been iPhone forever and my 7-year-old phone is still amazing. As I face updating eventually, I kept following the different models and was almost tempted to get an S23 this year but then I watched videos from content creators who buy every phone and store them all in amazing temperature-controlled phone rooms and all of them had been experiencing their Samsung batteries expanding and melting their phones. One of them had 10 years' worth of Samsung's expanding and melting. It wasn't just one model. It was Galaxy's and flip phones, etc. Nope, I am sticking with my old dependable and will probably get an iPhone 16 if they finally have their stackable batteries and get rid of the dynamic island.
did you have an exynos? the exynos devices overheat
if utility is more important then get an android, iPhone whole point is to look cool, to look clean and nice, androids whole point is functionality, to do many mang things.
I’m actually looking to return to android after iPhone 13 pro. iOS is quite annoying to use even after a year and also both iOS 15 and 16 have shown me that it’s not just android that launches with bugs.
As a 10+ year Android/Pixel user, I finally switched to the iPhone 13 Pro Max two months ago mainly for the same reasons you mentioned in this video. At first, it was very weird adjusting to iOS and it did bug me with doing things in a "different" way. Here are some of the reasons why I made the switch and some of the gripes I have with using an iPhone:
1. The Pixel 6 Pro battery life was horrible, even after getting the phone replaced by Google support, I would have to recharge in the afternoon on light to medium use.
2. Pixel 6 Pro would stop charging wirelessly even on Pixel stand gen 2. Got a replacement from Google and still had the same issue. Phones would overheat.
3. Calls made from Pixel 6 Pro would always not go through the first time so I would have to redial. Same with when someone called me, they would have to call me multiple times. I tried turning off wifi calling and still the same problem. Did not have this issue with my Pixel 4, Pixel 3 XL, Pixel XL
4. Android 12 and 13 bugs in general seem to have gotten worse over time
5. No consistent cohesiveness with Google app design language
6. Not as good of an integration between Google devices; no official tablet, no official watch (at least for now). Apple integrates Mac, watch, tablet, and TV better.
7. Side note, Google Chromecast 4K also very slow, buggy, sluggish, and crashes; which I would use my Pixel to cast to
8. Messaging is better on iPhone, no question about that
Annoying things with the iPhone I experienced:
1. You can only change the default apps for browser, mail, and maps (at least that's what I discovered).
2. Apple music will keep taking over and auto playing with no good way of disabling it. I ended up deleting the app so I can use TH-cam Music instead
3. No casting :(
4. No call screening and no option to archive messages
5. Siri not as good compared to Google Assistance, especially with voice dictation and recognition.
6. Notifications are slightly better on Android, but iOS has improved
7. To get the most out of the experience, you really need to be in the Apple ecosystem
I'm sure there are more things I have that I can't think of and don't want to rant too much. So far I have not regretted switching to an iPhone due to it being more stable, longer battery life, better messaging and integration with other Apple devices.
Would be happy to answer any questions and comments.
Bro, you get the award for the most effort in the comments 👏👏👏👏👏
This is a really great list. I think what you've listed really shows some really significant differences between the two in the areas that they lack. One side, it shows issues for the basic foundational use cases for a phone that prevent you from using it as it should be used, the other mostly has to do with quirks, preferences, or areas that still work but may not be as nice.
That's probably the best way I could put it. Great comment, Chris!
@@ThisIsTechToday Thank you. Figured this may give some insight to anyone stuck in the same situation I was in. I do have so much more to add to my experience, but they are mostly little quirks as you mentioned. Been following your channel since the early days, mainly for all the Pixel and Google videos and will continue to follow. Keep up the great work.
Thank you, Chris! I always hope to find the nuances of things and present them fairly!
Yes I agree, amazing comment! I think I'll stick with my pixel 6 for now. But if I did switch, I would most likely switch to either the pixel 7, the S23, or the z fold 3 or 4 🤔. I will say though try Chromecast with Google TV. I don't have lag using my pixel 6. I'm able to connect very quickly pick up where I left of on shows easily, cast, and connect my phone as a remote either through the Google TV app, or the remote quick toggle setting 👍
@@micahjohnson9184 Thanks! I actually have 3 Chromecast with Google TV and experience the slowness and sluggishness on all of them. Sometimes when watching something, it would freeze and refresh the main screen after 20 or so seconds.
I'll never switch to iPhone out of pure spite because of the "Blue Bubble" superiority complex some of my friends and family have lmao. No matter what you decide to do, I look forward to hearing about it❤️
Yeah, I hate that, lol. So annoying 😅
@@ThisIsTechToday VERY! And often I'm the one telling them about new features for THEIR phones.
Haha, I love that on Google Messages I can now "like" a message and its the iPhone users that get the stupid "Christopher Crawford liked....." message 🤣
I just switched and the biggest things that I have complaints are about the lack of an actual consistent back button I know it seems crazy but it's true I was using a Google pixel 6 with Swype and loved it. another crazy thing is the ringer volume and the alarm volume are still tied together after all these years there's no independent adjustment.That being said I will too miss the call screening from the pixel, but the iPhone UI, the fit and finish and the face unlock that is absolutely almost so fast and good that you don't even notice it's doing it is amazing.
Absolutely LOVED my pixel 6 and all the features. Unfortunately it kept un-pairing itself from my jeep. No fix corrected it. Some type of bluetooth issue smh. Forced to use my iphone 13 pro.
This video summarizes a lot of my frustrations. I'm on Android + self-built PC and I'm thinking of switching completely over to Apple for my work. My phone experience can occasionally be frustrating. My PC is blue screening because of premiere and I've looked through logs, stressed tested my hardware. I just want things to work and it seems more often than not that happens with Apple and I just have to give up some freedom and customization to do so.
Bingo! There's a threshold when you're trying to be productive and get things done without the stress of all of these variables and issues. I'd rather have less flexibility if it works and I don't have to worry about it as often. Plus, if it's for work, trying to fix stuff is time spent and $$$ or personal time lost.
Hey Brandon, I'm in the same camp as you. As a tech-lover, I have iphone 11 pro, S21 ultra and Google Pixel 6 Pro that I'm using right now. Every single time that I take the phones back out to test and play with, I come across a few things that are dealbreakers to switching.
1. Google Pixel selfies are the most skin-tone accurate, and flattering. Samsung and iPhones new phones all oversharpen the skin and it's really unflattering and gross tbh.
2. I really don't like not being able to set Google photos as my default album. You're basically locked into the Apple ecosystem if you switch. Everyone on the iPhone has a photo album that is super cluttered. There are no good ways to organize photos unless you want to go through them all one by one.
3. I use "Hey Google, take a selfie" and on the Pixel 6 series I don't have to follow up with Hey Google, take a selfie. I can just say it again right after it snaps the shot and it will take another one. I can do this for a string of selfies and it's the closest thing to having a photographer when you have a flexible detachable stand like Lookstand. Sadly, Siri doesn't even understand "Take a selfie", I'm serious... try it.
I've been using Pixel3 for almost 3years (bought it in 2019) running Android12 (the last OS for it) and all I can say that it's generally satisfying. So, I have no plan switching to iOS in, at least, the near future.
Same here.
@@timl.b.2095 Wow, nice to hear it! Its battery-life is my only complaint for this perfect-in-hand cell phone. The rest is lovely!
One thing I've found with any Samsung phone I've owned is that it starts having glitches in apps and start having issues with my keyboard about 3 to 4 days just before an update comes through like clockwork every time. Once the update comes through and I update my phone; all issues that I once had all go away.
I'm the opposite.. Seems worse
Honestly, apple hasn't given me a reason to switch back to iOS.
I'm sticking to Google Pixel till then.
Hey, if it makes you happy, you do you! I'm still trying to figure out what to do.
Honestly apple hasn't. But Samsung has. I agree with him here. I feel like a constant beta tester even on final release software and there's little to no attention in details in the software design.
My biggest gripe in a mature smartphone market is that we can't we have flagship-grade hardware in a smaller form factor. Having upgraded to the P6P from an iPhone 7, I never realized how much I prefer the smaller phone size for daily use. It's great for consuming video content, but not much else. I don't want to go back THAT far in size, I just want a happy middle ground.
I would offer, I believe we're at the point of people choosing ecosystems.
Android vs iPhone is merely "What ecosystem do you play in?"
Personal preference will always reign supreme, but the fact is people fill their houses with either or.. VERY few do both
I was a long time Nexus/Pixel user and ditched them at the Pixel 4 when they refused to add a wide angle camera and the pixels poor video features, which I still think is relatively limited even today.
So I switched to the Note 10 and never looked back. I am now a happy S21 Ultra owner and love the cameras and video quality and features.
The iphone is always a bit of a temptation but I need to be able to change things up every so often and Samsung has so many cheesy bells and whistles that I love to mess around and change my user experience. Another factor is the weight and feel of the iPhone's weight...just feels like a tank, even compared to the S21 Ultra lol. Anyways great video and lots of valid points! 👍
I’ve actually been using the iPhone 12 Pro Max and I’m somewhat liking it better it just seems to work other then weird smaller keyboard I’m in love with this thing lol especially the battery deference’s from my pixel! Though I do miss the better out of the box camera! But as you said I think we all just want a phone that works and not always feel like it’s in beta testing mode 😅
Exactly!
@@ThisIsTechToday also
I do miss martial design before the “you” it had more character with the folded paper look that didn’t fully get implemented.
ME TOO 👍🏼
First 5 mins and this was exactly why I now have the iPhone 14 pro. I still use my pixel 6 but it’s very sad that a Google phone can’t play TH-cam reliably. But my biggest issue was my pixel died so fast.
This reminds me of when I switched to iPhone last year.
I was a diehard fan of Android for like a decade. I mocked Apple at every opportunity I got.
But while I was doing that, I was also experiencing weird issues on my Android phones all the time.
I won’t name each device specifically, but here’s how my experience with my last few Android devices was:
1. My earpiece’s volume was too darn low. So low that it was impossible to attend calls anywhere other than a pitch silent room. It was a known software glitch, and I never got a fix.
2. My phone used to hang a few times per day. The touch simply stopped responding. I had to lock and unlock the phone for it to work again.
3. My in-display fingerprint scanner completely stopped working. Even the option for FP scanner disappeared from the Settinhs app.
Then, in 2021, I switched to a 2018 iPhone XS max because I got a good deal for a used one. I just wanted to try it. And for the first time in years, I could rely on this thing. It was a phone I trusted, even though it was 3 years old when I got it.
I’ve been sticking with iPhones since then.
Nowadays, I have two phones. An iPhone 13 Pro as my main phone, and a Pixel 6 Pro as my secondary phone. And even now, I trust the iPhone much more.
I switched over to iPhone 14 Pro max from s21 ultra. Moved to android after iPhone 7 and now back to . iP7 > Pixel 2xl > Note 10+ > S21 ultra > iP14 PM. Android has been good and was excellent for customisation, direct downloads and larger vibrant screens. But moving back to iPhone now, the overall experience seems more polished and neat. Miss the customisation options, but happier overall with build quality and performance. Samsung have a lot of options but you don’t use them a lot after initial interest with the feature.
I've been wanting to switch and try out the iPhone for the past 2yrs, but Apple just seems to be really good at not giving me a reason to - considering I can only afford the entry level option. Sure, the Pros are great and they're the ones Apple want you to have. But for a similar priced Pixel 6 Pro as Apple's entry level, I already have so much more with my Pixel that any upgrade to Apple's entry level will always be a downgrade for me: 1440p120 display, good triple cameras, decently good battery (and charging speed, though Google needs to step up their game), file transfer versatility because of USB C, and also the availability of 3rd party apps to do, *ahem, 3rd party things. Being able to try out new features is also fun and refreshing.
I'm not a vlogger, so superior video on the iPhone is nice to have, but not a must. I have my own editing style for my photos, so either phone works for me, though Pixel gives me more detail and range, I just tune my photos accordingly anyway. I will acknowledge that apps on IOS are superior, and privacy on IOS is my go-to standard.
The things that are making me leave Android however, are Google's unresponsiveness, slack in confronting issues, and inconsistency in their updates/features. Also, specifically on the P6 Pro, the fingerprint reader. It's a "small thing", yet because of how frequently we engage with the FP reader, the failure rate hits you more frequently than an unresponsive app.
Pixels destroy iphones! If your not having any issues with it dont do it!
@@mikeh5928 You didn't read the last paragraph, did you?
I just switched after being an Android guy since smartphones came out. To sum it up, Google's software is better especially if you're getting pure Android through the Pixel. But those Pixel processors are not efficient at all. After a 12 hour shift my Pixel has like 30 percent left. In that same shift, I have like 60 percent with my Iphone 14. What was the final straw for me was the leaked specs of the Pixel Watch. I wait for years only to be offered a watch with a 4 year old processor? No thanks.
The bugs on the pixel 6 have been a nightmare and I'm hoping the 7 will finally be the best pixel since the 2. This September update took a while to get to me, but it finally feels like 13 has a solid build
It's funny, my channel started taking off because I made a bunch of videos on all the things wrong and broken with the pixel 2 XL. I never understand why people thought it was so good.
I switched to an iPhone, I do really miss my pixel phone but once you get used to the iOS I think you'll never go back. Besides you can download all Google apps on an iPhone win/win
Great video! Enjoyed the objectiveness.
Glad you enjoyed it! I always have to keep it objective and truthful. I don't have it in me to BS people.
@@ThisIsTechToday 🙌
I've been at this point in my life for some time now... I've used an Android phone since the HTC G1... So it's a really hard switch but the iPhone really is looking better and better each year. I'm not sure I can hold out any longer.
I have never owned an iphone and never wanted to. But somehow i am leaning towards the iphone 14 pro nowadays. Because iphones are no longer boring and have amazing cameras.
Thank you for not making the annoying version of this video that we've all seen 100 times hahaha.. With that said, I have to say that I will never switch to an iPhone unless they make some fundamental changes to their business philosophy. I can't support Apple when they won't integrate imessage with RCS and knowingly profit off imessage bullying. I cannot support the slow and proprietary thunderbolt port. I don't like how they are on the forefront of removing features and selling us a solution (first to remove headphone jack and first to remove charger from the box). I don't like how they restrict customization in favor of giving us a "set experience". I don't like how they tend to sit back on hardware innovation. I don't like how "warm" the photos are and the fact that they don't give you a lot of customization in their camera app. I love tinkering with my smartphone/pocket computer so I don't want to go to the company that doesn't want me to do that.
I think once they move to USB-C and fix their notifications, there will be a flood of people switching to iPhone. I really do.
@@ThisIsTechToday I wouldn't be surprised at that at all. The USB c factor and the notifications are a barrier for a lot of people.
I am switching back to iphone after using android for almost 5 yrs. I switched to android bcoz of its flexibility in customisation. However the android is unstable & getting very annoying at times. I am also going back to the apple ecosystem with my macbook & ipad.
I’ve followed your channel for the longest time, used pixel 2 all the way to P6. Felt the same way as you do totally and changed to IP13 few months ago. U know what? I can’t see myself changing back to android anytime soon, little or no incentive to do that. Sure, there are some little things that android is better e.g gesture control, notifications management. But by far and large, iPhone has value added my life more so far. It’s a phone that works and give little or no issues.
First, thank you for watching for so long. I really appreciate that! Second, yes. Sometimes you just want something that works without any stress or fuss.
Hey Brandon, love the video as always. But seriously just by the pixel 7P like the rest of us, apple haven way too many compromises still (lightning, cameras etc). Maybe in 3 or 4 years they’ll be worth a look but for now their closed system is just too restrictive for anyone that loves to tinker
I get both every year and use both at the same time. I don’t blindly choose devices. The issues of restriction is far less cumbersome than a phone that doesn’t do the foundational things well but are buggy.
As mentioned in the video, I don’t care about tinkering anymore. I want a phone that just works. It’s more of a tool for me more than a toy. It’s okay if you want something different, but when the phone I use gets in the way of me being able to do my job, it becomes a serious issue.
As a former iPhone user who became a Pixel purist who was forced to use a Samsung after the last few disappointing Pixel releases, I am inclined to agree. I just got an iPhone 13 Pro a few weeks ago (got lucky and scored it for $430 mint cuz the seller thought it was blacklisted when it wasn't). I figured it'd work great with the eco system of my new 16" MacBook Pro that I got for work.
I am not big on Apple's marketing practices nor some of the lack of Android-like features that just make life simpler, but some of the stuff you've outlined is the reason I'm willing to make the switch this gen (especially battery and honestly better camera in my case since I'm dark skinned, Samsung is wayyyy worse than iPhone). When Apple finally drops a new feature it works flawlessly and they're encroaching steadily in that Android space while Android struggles to iron out its kinks. I am still rocking a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra as my main while I get use to iPhone again. It's always a learning curve switching.
In general though I feel like unfortunately we're in a two phone era. The two OSes are just philosophically different and both have features that make life 100 times easier depending on what your shifting needs are. I will probably just switch between the two for a while until I find that perfect phone. Pixel 7 is close but I just need a little more pep in the tech to be fully sold.
I'm not going to consider switching until they get usb-c. Plus I really like my Pixel 6 pro. Never had any bugs(major) with it.
I've been hearing that there are a lot of people that'll likely switch to the iPhone once it gets USB-C, and that might happen with the 15 Pro Max. If it does, I'm not sure what will be left to keep me on Android unless something crazy shows up from Android.
I made the switch last year.. to an iPhone 13 Pro Max, and I never looked back. I've been an Android user since the start, but lately iPhone is just better... especially the battery life on Pro Max, it's crazy... I never have to worry about the battery. Since then, I have bought more and more Apple products, slowly getting into the ecosystem.. that could be a good thing, also a bad thing.. but so far I'm really happy with my Apple Products.
The only thing I miss on my Google Pixel 6 Pro is their spam call detection, since the switch to iPhone, I've been getting a lot of spam calls and messages, which is quite annoying. I've never gotten a single spam call/message when I was on my Pixel.
They have silence unwanted calls on there slide the button over to green they will go to voicemail u don’t have to worry bout that on iphone
I'm in the same boat as a lot of folks. Been a life long Android user, typically flagships, and my current Pixel 6 Pro has been pretty solid. That being said, over half my normal contacts use imessage while only a few use RCS. Really considering giving IOS a try but I'm also very tied into Google apps. I'd love to see a video that details any features you lose going to an Iphone and what the user experience is like. I hear folks complain about the iphone notifications and lack of customization on the home screen but really have no idea what it looks like. I'm not willing to blindly switch but not sure how else to give IOS a go.
iPad mini is what I did
@@gregwoodside6674 I just ordered a 14 Pro Max so we'll see how it goes.
I know Costco gives you 90 days to return an iPhone. Also Amazon refurbished I think gives you 90 days as well. So iOS seems to be user unfriendly in certain situations. For example, every app that you put on your home screen must start at the top of the screen. So even if you only have four apps on your home screen, you cannot put them at the bottom. Not including the four main ones at the bottom. Also, to get to control center/menu, you have to swipe down from the top right, again making you use two hands to do something that you should be able to do easily like on Android. Also, navigation is much easier on Android especially with back gestures. IOS has a back button on the top left corner and you could also swipe right to go to the last screen. Notifications is hard to describe, but it's much easier on Android, I don't even use notification center on iOS. By the way, I'm an 11-year iOS user and also have a pixel 6A.
Some google apps actually work better on iPhone surprisingly
Yeah, google apps are better which is nuts. The home screen customization isn’t that big of a deal IMO. You can still customize it a lot. It takes some work just like how you have to find a launcher to get what you want on android.
Notifications are honestly the worst part, arguably more than the lack of usb-c. I miss so many notifications with their new setup simply because they don’t have a persisting notification bar like on android and they bundle them into groups AND NOW they hide it from the Home Screen where you have to swipe up to see all of them. Android on the other hand shows you literally everything and has a ton of persisting notification icons in the top bar.
I'm curious how you're getting down to 20% on your 14 pro max? A 'heavy' day on my 13 pro max bottoms out at only about 60% by bedtime. Would you be willing to share your biggest battery drainers via the battery settings breakdown?
The 13 pro max had better battery life. That’s mostly it.
14 pro series has worse battery life.
@@perkulant4629 and yet still had way better battery life than flagship options from google or Samsung. That sucks.
I am currently making the switch from my s22ultra to iphone 14promax. The ultra watch 2 has made this transitions a little easier.
Android 13 broke my Pixel 6 to the point where it was basically unusable for me. I just went and got my first ever iPhone, which was the 14 Pro (the last two in the store for my wife and I, and not the Pro Max because they were backordered through mid November and I didn’t want to wait that long) and I couldn’t be happier. Everything works wonderfully and perfectly. The little bit of learning curve is not a big deal at all, anything I can’t figure out only takes a quick Internet or TH-cam search to be solved. Love my new phone.
Your so very right
And this is how I felt and I switched from the note 20 ultra
And haven’t looked back
This iPhone is the best functioning phone I’ve used in a long time
Beta testers! Everything you said is exactly how I’ve been feeling about Android! There was also the issue where Fitbit(also a part of Google) wasn’t connecting to my Pixel 6 Pro for a month! I’d consider myself a pixel superfan, I’ve had a Pixel from the very first gen, and even the Nexus series, but this year I made the switch and I’m not turning back! It really did come down to the software experience for me, I’ll miss my pixel camera but I’ll take a phone that “just works” vs a better camera at this point.
Absolutely LOVED my pixel 6 and all the features. Unfortunately it kept un-pairing itself from my jeep. No fix corrected it. Some type of bluetooth issue smh. Forced to use my iphone 13 pro.
Great video! I used to flip between iPhone and Pixel. I’ve settled on iPhone since the birth of my son a couple years back and this is mainly due to the ability to easily share (either message or airdrop) full resolution photos and videos between two devices without needing to trust my data with third party messaging services.
A co-worker of mine moved from iPhone to the Pixel 6 Pro (having used Pixel 3a prior) and left it within 6 months due to that feeling of being a beta tester that you mentioned.
Sounds like we need more competition. Maybe bring back windows phones?🤔😵💫🙄
I think that both operating systems have their issues. My iPhone 13 Pro Max has the best battery I’ve ever had but the touch screen has been terrible. I’ve had it replaced once and still not working properly even though Apple says there’s nothing wrong.
Haha, people in my discord talk about that now and then.
I switched to iPhone from Pixel because I just couldn't take failing Google hardware anymore. I was overseas and my already replaced Pixel 5a died. Was without a phone for weeks. Then gave them the money for a new Pixel 8. Kept missing calls. Enough it enough. As a father of two small kids, reliable is all I'm looking for.
I've been using Android phones for about 20 years and I'm just bored and frustrated with Android phones. Samsung's are great androids are great. I'm just wanting something new, so I'm going to jump over to the brand new iPhone 16 Pro Max come September.
I've been an avid Android user since late 2015. Before then i was an apple user but all i had experience with was a janky ipod touch 5th gen and an old Iphone 6. I switched to Samsung because of the uniqueness it allowed for teenage me to experience. Now in 2023 im heavily considering switching back to Iphone because of the better software fitment between phone and apps like snapchat, instagram, youtube and tiktok. On that not the iphones seemingly have way better front facing cameras than most samsungs. Although i will give props to Samsung for the 50x zoom telephoto on the note 20 ultra ive been reppin for a year and a half. Other than that i also want a smaller phone thats easier to access with one hand. I tried the z flip 3 and it flopped hard on me, in my experience. It looked nice and was a conversation piece sometimes, but it doesn't hold up to phones like the iphone 12 and 13 minis.
I'm considering switching for the CPU efficiency and power but the big set back like you addressed is the bottle neck for data transfer.
That OfferUp keyboard glitch is so annoying
It legit makes me so upset. I stopped trying to sell on offerup because of it
@@ThisIsTechToday even after this I still miss my P6.
Are you having similar problems on non-Pixel phones? Because I have a S20 FE and don't experience any of the problems you mentioned.
Yeah. I also don't prefer OneUI as much.
@@ThisIsTechToday Me neither, that's why I use Nova Launcher - problem solved. This also reflects the main difference btw the two platforms: iOS is more polished, but Android has a lot more customization. You just have to decide which one is more important to you.
I was about to ask the same question cos it seems most of the people switching switched from Google pixel. I used 2 Samsung devices and I'm yet to experience issues
@@markguox as I mentioned in another comment: “There's something about life being busier and filled with enough responsibility and uncertainty. I don't need that on my phone. It has become a tool more than a toy for me more and more.”
I don’t want to tinker with my phone. I don’t want to install a launcher. I want it to just work so I can think about and worry about other things.
@@younglami3464 I have an s22 ultra and I thought the s21 ultra was Samsung’s best and I still feel the same way.
My first experience with an iPhone was with an iPhone 4s that was given to me at work. The hardware was beautiful, and Apple continues to make sleek looking phones. iOS on the other hand was annoying, and painful to use. My first personal iPhone was the 6s which was gifted to me. I ended up trading that in with very minimal use for an iPhone 8 plus, traded that in with minimal use for an iPhone Xs, and finally traded that in for an iPhone 13 Pro Max. I continuously kept an iPhone with me because I was hopeful that iOS would have improved the simplest things to make me use my iPhone as a "daily driver". Nope! Have you ever heard of T9 dialing? It's been around forever, but that's not a thing on an iPhone. Gestures, especially the basic back gestures are non existent. Let's not even talk about how there are settings inside settings. Notifications? A hot mess. Again, I really like Apple's hardware, but iOS is the worst. I'll probably trade in my 13PM for a USB-C touting one when the time comes. Hopefully, Apple would have figured out how to properly do notification or even fix gestures. I won't hold my breath though giving that the iPhone 4s was announced in 2011, and the annoyances that kept me from using my iPhones daily back then still exist.
Notifications are a hot mess, horrible but what do you mean about gestures? They have improved, you can go back and forth on any app/settings
I switched to iPhone and Im not coming back to android. :D Battery life is amazing. I had Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and even when it was new battery life wasnt great. Now I have iPhone 14 Pro and battery life i lot better :D
I was an Android user for around 15 years. I made the switch because I bought a Macbook and was blown away by how amazing it was. I was coming to the end of my overly dear contract decided to take the plunge. And I mocked Apple for years!!! I am now firmly on the other side of the pond. I find IPhones much more user friendly and isn't littered with apps you don't want and bloatware. iPhoens are tidy, secure and functional. Sure I miss split screen adn usb C port. But, they're not enough for me to truly be bothered tbh. The pros outweigh the cons. I also like the fact the iPhone I have is only 6.1 inches long and not 6.4 or above. That makes a huge difference daily, trust me!
From Pixel I bought today my 1st iPhone, just seen this video after buying it and it's like hearing my thought on a (BTW great) video 😂
Haha. Seems to really be resonating for people! How are you liking the iPhone so far?
I can't say yet but I'd say it's between 8.5-10 on every single aspect... Which makes it a really good choice with no "downs" (but probably there's an Android phone better on everything, like photo, battery life, screen speed...) until now it is: PROS: Video, Screen, Processor, new OS, everything is smooth and feels "calculated" CONS: Expensive, photos (vs pixel), Google phone missing :)
If you don’t own another Apple device like a Mac and have a windows or Linux machine the iPhone is the worst device you can have. I switched to an iPhone two years ago amd regret until this day. Putting music on your phone, you need to download itunes to sync stuff… we are in 2022!!! Transferring pictures from you windows or Linux machine is impossible. iPhone have been using the same UI since forever. No USB-C. There is no way to use split screen with the iPhone, i was used to use two different apps at the same time, I could watch a TH-cam video and play a game at the same time, something I can’t do anymore on the iPhone and it’s really annoying. Widgets are so basic and you can’t interact with them. Customization is shit on the iPhone. Even restarting the iPhone you have to do some gymnastics and hold power and volume up… like what the hell??? They make you believe that it’s simple to use, but it’s too simple that it doesn’t feel intuitive at all.
Use what you like.
Android for me, I don't want to lockdown to Apple forever
Nothing is forever, and sometimes a lack of choice for more stability and things working consistently and reliably is a great trade off.
I know this vid is a year old... But the same things that frustrate you about iPhones frustrate me too!!! I'm so glad you said the quiet part out loud 😂 I switched to iphone mostly for security/privacy reasons... But the thing I miss most about my Android... notifications. I can't believe Apple isn't even TRYING to fix that mess. Just disable it at this point 🤣😭
Notifications are soooo insanely crazy on iPhone lol.
I’ve just moved to the 14 MP after 12 years with android. I’m done with tinkering and customizing, and I’m done being a beta tester for google, and having horrible battery life. And curved screens will always suck.
I totally get you, lol. It's nice to just have things work.
Thank you for such an excellent point-of-view between Android vs IOS 👏. I, also think hard about switching back to iPhone but skeptical of the missing Android's features.
I only own Samsung phones for 10 years straight. I do not care about customisation or features any more and there is only one thing that keeps me on Android. The file system and transfering files between my phone and my PC. If it wasn't for that I would have jumped to iOS a long time ago!
I don't have any of these problems with my android! I prefer simply to have all my accounts to one provider ( Google) and not to have all my data in Google, Microsoft, Apple etc....
That's great for you! I can only speak to my experience truthfully.
I use a pixel 6 pro and iPhone 13 pro max. I agree with most of your points but I don't have those software issues you have on the Pixel. The iPhone is nice but the fact that I can't put my app icons where I want and the notifications are AWFUL. I just can't commit to the ecosystem bc of those 2 issues. Plus the pixel's camera is so nice.
Like the android platform. I use the S22ULTRA with 1 gb storage. Never had a problem with beta versions until recent push. Had to disable goodlock. However camera is actually most important to me and android shines there. As I I'll play the long game with Samsung.
Basically Google isn't pushing their technology anymore so they are to content with being middleware. I have two am experiencing too many bugs that just started to add up. Face unlock would be nice.
Is this your other comment? Doesn’t look like it’s deleted to me.
I had an android phone ever since the iPhone X and I loved my Samsung phones until the pixels got better. But the more I used my wife’s iPhone I realized how great and reliable it is. I switched from the pixel 6 pro to the 13 pro max and I don’t see myself needing a new phone for MANY years this thing is a BEAST! And the build quality is not even close.
Already switched to the iPhone 14 Pro Max (from the Note20U). Why? M1 Pro and all the reasons you mentioned re Android. Nothing's perfect, but my life's been pretty stress free tech-wise on the Apple platform, although Ventura 16.4.1 has its issues. Other than that, I'm reasonably happy.
Honestly, there is no right answer & I think it depends on what you value and what's important to you on whether Apple or Android is better. I used the original iPhone to the 4S, and I just felt like they weren't doing any type of innovation/significant change. But recently my dad got an iPhone 15 Pro Max, so I got to takeover his iPhone 12 Pro Max. The time with it has just reinforced what I think the pros/cons of each:
The pros for Android is rhe customization, being able to have 5-6 icons in a row, clicking/dragging music/movies from my external hard drive and putting it onto my phone. It is just a lot EASIER on Android, then it is on an iPhone. Also as a guy who has multiple Line, FB, etc accounts its easier on Android bc I can do dual apps etc. Charging is another area where Android is because you can supercharge your phone a lot faster. Android also comes in more variety of sizes and now with foldables, there is just more out there.
For iPhones, I myself like the haptic feedback when typing as well as the sounds that you hear when sending/receiving messages/notifications etc. I would also say that iPhones look/feel premium and the resale value is CRAZY when compared to Android which decreases in price from day 1. Other people would bring up Facetime, iMessage, Air Drop and the Apple Ecosystem, but I don't have a Mac, iPad etc so this doesn't apply to me.
Anyways, at the end of the day, it just depends on what makes you happy❤
Not thumb print or USBC is why I am getting a S23 ultra today. As I am on my mini 6 with usbc right now... Things that make you go hum. Wireless charging is that but so tired of different cords.
I'm a avid android user(10+ years), I just hate how the current snapdragon processor overheats on flagship models, really need to get their processor in line. Currently using Samsung S22 Ultra, hate the overheats and crashes but love the software freedom and integration.
10+ year android user here since the Samsung Galaxy Y and planning to switch to the iphone 14 pro max as soon as there's stock lol. I used to love android but over the years my priorities shifted, features were fun and all but now I just want something that is reliable and will last. Not to say iOS won't have bugs but definitely will not be as buggy as my experience is with my pixel 6 now
I've been considering making the switch from Android to iPhone really for one reason and that is video quality on the iPhone simply blows away the best that I can get on my Galaxy S22 Ultra. They're not even in the same league. For still photos, Samsung is great, so is iPhone, unless they're side by side I couldn't tell the difference and even side by side, its a matter of personal preference, but when it comes to video quality, Samsung just falls flat. Also, accessory compatibility is much better with iPhone (e.g. DJI Osmo Mobile 6 gimble essentially doesn't work with the S22 Ultra).
I've been an Android guy since the very first Motorola Droid, I have tried iOS a couple of times, once with a company issued phone that I really only used for work, and a couple of years later (iPhone 6 I think) I switched for about six months but ultimately couldn't take it and switched back.
Until recently I have LOVED my S22 Ultra. I have literally NEVER experienced any glitching, freezing, bugs etc with the S22 Ultra. My gripes with the phone are: curved screen (like can we just not do that any more?) video quality, and size (I would prefer a smaller phone that didn't sacrifice performance). And lack of accessories for video creators (e.g. Moment cases with clip on lenses and filters, gimbal support etc.)
I will consider the iPhone 15 Pro IF it has USB C. No USB C is a deal killer for me.
Other iOS hesitations: Notifications, default app limitations, I am not in the Apple ecosystem (iPhone would be my only Apple device--I have no interest in or use for air drop, iMessage, iCloud, iAnyThingElse)
As a long time die hard Google fan, I've come to accept that the major differences between them and Apple are their business models:
Apple: sell you a product, therefore execution, interconnectivity and experience are paramount.
Google: make their revenue from ads thereby leaving many feeling like they're in an active/perpetual beta program - hence the old saying "You ARE the product".
I haven't been experiencing bugs on my Pixel 6 Pro and keeping the above in mind I'm opting to stick with Google, for now lol.
I have used both iOS and Android, with the last 7 years with Android because of the lack of innovation of Apple at the time. Today, I dont really care that kuch on the differences between Android Phones and iPhones as they're reaching some point of "singularity" where most of the swevices and apps i used on both ecosystems are starting to feel the same.
Interesting how we all tend to think the grass is greener on the other side!
My good friend actually got the iphone 14 pro and has been a loyal apple user for since the iphone 4 making a few upgrades here and there like like the 13 regular. He actually told me the dinamic island is not that innovative and wants to try something new.. so im ordering the nothing phone 1 for him and he'll give me his 14 pro to give to my wife. He is inlove with the Tron movies. lol He hated all the apple watches because of the battery life.
My older brother is the opposite: He is an nexus/pixel guy having owned almost all of them, but he did own some of the earlier iphones. He tried a iphone 13 mini and he said he didnt like it. and went back to pixels. My brother was drawn to apple from the fustrations of other iMessege coworkers and friends regarding media transfer. I asked him why he didnt get a bigger iphone instead and he said he just wanted a smaller one handed phone he can take with him. But conversely enough, he got the pixel 6 pro. lol. He also enjoys the pictures on the pixels moreso and i guess he didnt like the iphone. He was always able to afford the best phone and goes through a lot of tech gadgets. Right now he just uses a pixel 6 pro, pixel buds somthing, ipad pro, macbook pro, and whithigs watch. He works in graphic design.
My wife had lower end android phones in the past and just uses a iphone 11 now. Since she wants to work more in social media marketing shes probably gonna stick with iphone. She also has an ipad pro 11, applewatch 7, and airpods.
As for myself, the first truly smartphone ive had was the HTC Evo 4g. For those that remember when carriers charged an extra 10 to 20 dollars for using an iphone, I was put off buying one. Ive jumped arround to different nexus/pixel devices, oneplus 6t, and now recently the past 2 notes and S22ultra. I allways going for the bigger and better screen tech when it came to upgrading. The only time i considered seriously switching to the iphone was with the 13 pro max since they now have the 120 hz oled. It is important for me because lcd tablet and phone screens give me eye strain. I dont want to have to wear bluelight glasses all the time (athough it really helps). I got the ipad pro 11 and gave it to my wife because i didnt like the screen. Now i have a Galaxywatch 5, Tab s7 +, Galaxy buds 2pro, tab S6, and S22 ultra. I work in property management/real estate (and i want to develop myeslf in construction later) and it is nice to have a consistent experience acros all my devices. The spens i dont use too much but it is really handy when you really need to write on documents. For those looking for more from google pixel products, i recommend doubling down on samsung. You can always find discounts on their devices, and i really feel like i get my moneys worth. You just have to be smart turning off the excessive features you dont need, cus they throw you the kitchen sink. I really enjoy the goodlock app on the samsung tablets and phones because you can customize a lot of things to your liking and it works consistently through all my samsung tablets and phones. Also, when you upgrade, the samsung smartswitch app does import a lot of the same settings to your new device in goodlock (but not all).
I think Im lucky, cus if i have fomo of apple stuff, I just pick up my wifes stuff. lol
And about lag: my phone does lag sometimes too and so does my wifes iphone, even when she first got it. We just learned to turn on and off airplaine mode to refresh the connections to wifi/cellular data, clear apps, and memory; and one or more of them ususally does it. In rare cases, restarting.
Side tangent: Im giving my wife my 'older' hp spectre 4k 15 inch touch laptop that i bought like 6 years ago thats still running great, which was $1,400. It was the first of its kind. So im in the market for a new laptop. So the best ones i can find for my needs are the Asus zenbook 15.6 oled touch 2.8k 120hz ($1,400) or the hp spectre 16 oled touch 4k 60hz($1600-2k). I want the 120hz cus it really is the future of screens but the asus is only about 3k resolution, which is less than my current laptop. So now Im just waiting for that magical laptop of 15-16 inches oled 4k 120hz touch laptop thats portable (not gaming) to appear. CES 2023!
Sorry for the long post. Hope this was useful to somebody. Keep up the conversation so we can all learn for the better.🤓👍
I done this. I switched from Samsung a71 ( which is an ok phone ) to iPhone 14. I love android but there were things bugging me on it and when I went to phone store near me, I wasn’t overally impressed with the s22. I loved the ultra but it just wasn’t viable for what I do for a living and I wanted a smaller screen for ease on the palm of my hand. Never thought I’d pick up an iPhone and realise how easy it is to the hand. So I went for it and coming from a 6.7inch screen to a 6.1 inch screen was so much nicer. I love big screens but my phone is a quick device. A quick text and answer phone and WhatsApp for work. I’m pretty impressed so far with my new phone and the switch was easier than I thought. I think the phone is just beautifully made compared to the s22 as well. That being said, my other devices are staying android so I can carry on what I had on my Samsung phone.
I am in the same boat. Never daily drove and iPhone and just ordered the 14 Pro Max. Running the S22 Ultra now so this will be interesting.
I switched to the iPhone 14pro max this year because of the pixel 6. I’ve always used android since the galaxy nexus. The pixel 6 worked for me wonderfully right out of the box, I experienced none of the issues that were being reported but with every update came a new bug and the phone became unusable
I switched to iphone, for the very first time. Context: Been a galaxy user and pixel user for a long time. Last 3 phones, Note 9, Note 20 Ultra and Zfold3(didnt sell this one though). I like ios but not a fan boy, only reason for the switch, App optimizations are still not a thing for foldables, after 3 years of folding phones. Apps, cna be glitchy, standby time is kinda bad. I wanted some phone that was Consistent with apps, with good quality, less crashes or bugs, and decent infrasturcture. Example You can add boarding passes to wallet app..(my indian zfold 3 unit cant), sure there are apps to do it, but why. So it came down to Integration, consistency and cohesiveness how companies work together to bring apps to iphone faster than android. Fun fact MS Teams works better on Mac than Windows with less crashes.. whattt.. so yea, got the 14 pro. So far didnt regret it. Still love android for manyy ways, no hate for android ever. I have accepted the duality of both OS’s 😊
Yes that's what is actually give me doubts of buying the pixel 8 pro. The cameras... If you're not white those cameras show a weird version in the pictures taken. I might go for the z fold 5.
Excellent point on getting to the point of your life where stability and core features working is more important than 'tinkering'. Maybe it's an age/maturity thing?
It does feel like there are a lot of immature people in my camp over here on the Android side. Nuance, understanding and supporting preferences over tribalism is really lacking.
@@ThisIsTechToday Tribalism is an ugly thing in general.
Im upgrading from my iPhone 13 pro max sierra blue 256GB to iPhone 14 pro max deep purple 512GB In 2 months I’m so excited 😆📱
Bro! Sounds like you should get a Samsung! One UI has the refined-look and a lot of the conveniences of iOS but offers more freedom like Android! The S23 line doesn’t seem to have the heat and battery-drain issues that the S22 series had.
You must be new here. Lol. Check out my recent videos. I’m quite familiar with them. Still, not my choice.
I have been an avid android user for years and switched to an iPhone about a year ago and while there are things I love about my iPhone more then my old android my biggest issues with my iPhone are more about call issues such as horrible cell reception compared to my android phones I had on the same carrier. I have tons of problems with my iPhone calls are plagued with audio issues that are staticky and cause major issues hearing it is to the point that I am ready to switch phones and carriers but all my samsung galaxy phones seemed to have more and more issues with each years model which is why I switched to apple also for the privacy and security features on apple at that time as those are important factors to me
I just want a phone that works from the jump and I can customise aesthetically. With great audio, display and genuinely gives me a smooth experience. All these high end specs don't mean as much if the hands on experience isn't good. I have a MacBook and I absolutely adore it, but I hate how isolated it feels from my phone and computer. So if I could find a way to make macOS, windows & android run smoother I'd be really happy. Also, applications run so much smoother on iOS and macOS, apple podcasts and Apple Music are the main reasons I have for wanting to switch to an iPhone. But to be honest, the Galaxy Z flip 4 seems to be the phone that has caught my attention for convince. But as a long term phone, I am considering iPhone.
I've more or less decided to switch to iPhone if/when it gets USB-C.
I’ve been hearing that from a lot of people. It would really make this decision easier.
I think Apple AOD is so ridiculous that they didn't understand the point of AOD at all. It is ever distracting, it seems... It is not to be always on but to provide a glance of info; that is what I thought was the point of AOD.
Yeah, not a fan of it.
You got to use what you like. As long as your not one of the ones that’s only doing it to grow your channel because these apple channels are more successful. Hate when I see that, use it if that’s what you enjoy.
I use both pixel and iPhone and love both. Although got to say at the moment my pixel is running perfectly. So is my iPhone other than a lot of battery drain which I’m thinking might be iOS 16 but who knows.
Nah, I don't play stupid games. What I said in the video is all true, and it's still pending on what I'll do. I'm still not sure. There are always pros and cons with each one, but Android, at the moment, has been a bit exhausting for me.
I feel like I covered the issues that iPhone is having, including battery and bugs with iOS16, so who knows.
I enjoy both and would also like to pick one only, just not been able to yet 😂 I miss whatever one I’m not using at the time. Getting fed up carting two phones around however.
You speak our minds.... I find this video funny =D. Looking forward to your IPod Pro II review
If you look into the centre of an Apple product it's hard to deny that although undeniably beautifully detailed, Apple ultimately want you to throw ihe thing away, rather than fix or upgrade it, before buying their next model & filling it with software from their highly lucrative store, thus increasing their already stratospheric income stream-
I find the Framework/ Fairphone/ fdroid/ GNU/ linux open source/ model far more inclusive, interesting, imaginative and ultimately desirable.
All of this aside, it could be said that the sub hundred buck smartphone (obviously not by Apple) had a far greater impact on more people around the world, in much the same way as The Ford Model T (?/discuss)
I had and Iphone 5s. Then I switched to Samsung. I have never had the desire to go back. I don't feel like I have really experienced all these issues you are referring to.
I'd just switch to Samsung. Biggest difference is OS updates don't come out as fast and immediate. Love the iPhone, but using Google maps, Google assistant, and TH-cam music remains better on an Android. I gave up on pixel because I'd have all the same issues you've been mentioning in your video.
Use what you like!
I been wanting to switch to iPhone to try it out but I like the Samsung keyboard and file management.
Sad to see people have all these problems, tht some how never showed up on my Pixel 6, the only issue i have is when i updated to Android 13 my tap to pay doesn't work on buses no more, bt work everywhere else, bt i see ur point. Choose what works for you👍🏽
Definitely been feeling the same thing, for how I work iphone is seeming more and more appealing and I'm tired of waiting for pixels to get to iPhone level of polish
Totally agree with you on everything.
I'm sorry for a great software company that dabbles in hardware, Google now had forgotten how to do software.
sadly.
I am having samsung one UI and never had bugs for me but youtubers blaming android for bugs. Am I the only one who is enjoying android
08:38 i think the option to save a video to gallery/files is nested somewhere in "send a copy" or "open in" options, but i may be wrong here.
I usually switch back and forth. iOS 16 made me love my iPhone again. The only thing I’m bored with is the same design of the iPhone whereas most Samsung and Pixel phone designs change annually and keep things fresh. I’m more of a form factor girl though.
I've been on Android since 2010, aside from 2 year break on iOS. And for the last 3 years, I've been trying to switch to iOS, to get access to iMessage with the rest of my family, but keep getting roped into sticking with Android due to really cheap upgrades using the pixel a series phones. I went from Pixel 3 to pixel 4a, to pixel 6a. And over the last 3-4 years, I think I've only spent about $300 total for those phones due to various upgrade deals and trade in offers. And the 6a I have now will likely last me another 2 years.
I think this is where Android has an edge over iPhone, the low to midrange devices that have 80% of the features of the high end flagships. iPhone se is cheap, but you'll never convince me to get that over a pixel 6a
Ultimately, both Android and iOS are mature at this point, and you will get a good enough experience with either. Switching is mostly a minor annoyance of getting used to a few changes.
Though, I am toying with the idea of going with an iPhone 13 mini. Even the Pixel 6a is starting to feel uncomfortabley large to use.
Exactly. The value is in the 6a. I'm an 11 year iOS user. I got the 13 mini on sale for $550 at Costco in August. Great phone. Got the 6a with my 4a trade for $150. Feel like I'm at my smartphone peak. Lol. Seems like they finally fixed the fingerprint sensor on the 6A but my battery life is not great. Pixel is more fun to use but my 13 mini has been absolutely flawless and much more one-handed friendly.
I have an Iphone 11 pro max and ussualy i switch from iphone to android and back so I have the feeling that I really do have a new phone. So I bought the S22 Ultra and absolutely hated it. The first one was broken. The top speaker was broken so I didnt hear phonecalls. I got a new one and it was really terrible. Laggy, worse batterylife than my 3 year old iphone, bugs and crashes and slower in response to. And like you said in the video just boring visuals. I paid 1100 euros and felt like going 4 steps backwards. Not going to android anytime soon. I returned the phone twice.
I have not experienced any of the issues you mentioned on 6 pro. I normally make about 15 hours between charges. I don't use Instagram but that's on developers and the fact the tensor is a newer chip to the market . I have no issue on TH-cam and Android 13 has been like butter baby. Fingerprint scanner almost never misses even with water or latest gloves on while using a tempered glass screen protector. Sorry to hear some of your quirks. Haven't seen a big free phone completely. Let me know when you do
I have considered switching this year. I'm on the Pixel 5 and my wife has the pixel 6. Her phone is so buggy, she hates it. Mine has been fine, I'm just bored with it.
I just swap to iPhone 13, airpod pro and Apple Watch 7 I can’t complain. I like it maybe when Google get more stabilized.