The REAL Reason I'm Switching to Pixel 7 Pro (from iPhone 14 Pro)
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I’ve been using an iPhone as my everyday phone for a while now and recently upgraded to an iPhone 14 Pro, but I am switching to the Pixel 7 Pro, and I will tell you why.
Hey, I’m Mike O’Brien. For anyone new here, I am NOT a fanboy of either brand, but I’m also not a hater. I used both operating systems extensively and I really appreciate them both in their own ways, but ultimately, we have to choose one as an everyday phone. In this video, we will be
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
FEATURE COMPARISON - GOOGLE
Real-time language translations (thanks to Tensor)
Highly accurate voice transcriptions (thanks to Tensor)
Now adds
Hold for me, DirectMyCall, call screening
Keyboard with more accurate predictions e.g. names from contacts with unique spell
Face unblur
Motion blur
Magic eraser
Double tap back to open Snapchat
APPLE
Dynamic Island
Magsafe
Ecosystem, iMessage, facetime
Better app tracking transparency
DESIGN COMPARISON
FaceID comparison
FP sensor
iPhone 13 Pro ONLY:
Silent Mode switch
Magsafe
Displays
Compare colors
Pixel ONLY:
Better resolution (1179x2156 vs 1440 x 3120)
6.7” display vs 6.1”
Rounder design vs Boxy iPhone 13 Pro (both are premium, but which is better?)
USB-C vs Lightning
Thinner and rounder design makes it feel smoother and hides camera bump a bit
So slippery
Reverse wireless charging
Neither charges very quickly
CAMERA TEST
Cinematic mode
Cinematic pan
Video with all zoom levels
Low light video
Low light photo
Photos will all zoom levels
Macro photos
Snapchat photos
Instagram photos
SPECS
iPhone 13 Pro ONLY:
A16 Bionic chip (vs SD8+ Gen 1)
128, 256, 512, AND (1TB for iPhone only) options
PIXEL 6 PRO:
$899 vs $999
aptX and other audio codecs
More smartwatch options, but no Apple Watch
BOTH:
Newest OS and YEARS of upgrades
5G, 128GB base storage
120Hz refresh rate display
About the same weight
NO COMPARISON:
These devices use RAM differently
Both processors are fast. Check some benchmarks tailored to your specific needs to see which is better
Why am I switching?
A lot of people are defensive
Disclaimer: This video is purely based on my experiences, research, and opinions. You and only you are responsible for your actions. I made this channel to advise viewers and I truly hope to help you all out. I love making these videos and connecting with my viewers!
One or more of the products shown in this video may have been sent to me at no cost. This does not influence my opinions; I always cover both pros and cons. This pixel was sent to me at no cost as a gift from google to me, as a member of Team Pixel. This did not influence my analysis in any way. Seriously, I have lots of phones. I could choose the folding phone I spend like $1000 on, but I am choosing this one instead because of its features and functions.
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I see a lot of people asking if I am actually switching or just doing this for the video. I get that a lot of creators do that, but I am legitimately switching. I feel very strongly about my closing statements in this video. In order to maintain my credibility and honesty in videos, I cannot have brand loyalty or biases. Every year, I switch between iOS and Android, and this year will be an android year for me. The switch is so annoying (thanks to Apple's hurdles) but I am making it happen. Don't believe me? Check back in a month, or two months, or eight months :)
Also don't forget that you can switch to a magsafe case. Honestly the Peak Design is really good. Moment and Mous make good ones as well. So you've got options lol.
So youre basically saying youre switching because thats what you actually do every year.
Like you, I switch back and forth because I happen to love tech and both are great choices with benefits from both of them. I often end up switching back to iPhone because my family is on iPhone and I'm the odd man out because of iMessage, Facetime, etc. I will say that I have grown to appreciate Apple Maps quite a bit and CarPlay. Google maps has become such a bloated mess that won't shut up I run it with voice nav turned off.
Mike there are a TON of Magsafe compatible case maker options available for Android. Like PEAK Design, Mous, Moment Cases. Etc.
Making the switch is definitely more annoying going from apple to android. I had s7 then to xr and I think next year Ill go with the next pixel 8. I just want google assistant and the ability to back up my photos locally. You can technically transfer photos to Windows now but if you have 1000+ photos its going to freeze and not finish. It suuuucks. I ended up paying for more cloud storage and then downloading from there. Pretty annoying.
The biggest loss will be facetime as my fiance and I always use it. She doesnt want me to switch because of that and the emojis and stuff but idk if its all that big of a deal.
Google really needs to focus on video capture though. From what Ive seen it can be good to absolute trash. Pictures seem really good but they need to improve the video quality by a lot.
Such a good reviewer - not just talking through the spec sheet we already know, it's just like a calm conversation. I also like that it's your opinions on it not just what you think we want to hear. Great job!
This was great all around. Totally respect your closing statement. I'm not brave enough to do the same (way locked into Android personally), but I love that you're willing to change things up to have a wider perspective.
Personally I own an iPhone 14 Pro Max, S22 Ultra, and now today just got my Pixel 7 Pro. I love every single one of them. The iPhone definitely has the better Speakers and Battery, the S22 is better for watching content on and is just fun to use (especially with that S Pen), and the Pixel just feels the best in the hands, has the better camera, and is just extremely reliable.
In Australia the price difference between the iPhone and the pixel is massive. The 128gb iphone 14 pro is $1749 ($1250USD) , whilst the 128gb pixel 7 pro is $1299 ($928USD)
Google Photos is goated
The Pixel 7 Pro is a fine upgrade from the Pixel 6 Pro, despite the subtle changes, I think it is what the 6 should have been originally.
that just like saying the iPhone 14 Pro is what the 13 Pro should have been
Everything is what it should have been…😅
It's literally night and day. The display on the 7 Pro is just incredible, miles away from the 6 Pro. Very pleasing colors and much brighter. But even the Microphone and audio experience is greatly improved. And the hazel color with the new camera bad design just looks gorgeous. It just screams elegance and style.
The changes are more than just subtle, and why do some people comment, "it is what that should have been"? No it isn't, the Pixel 6 is what it was supposed to be. Is the iPhone 14 Pro Max what the 13 Pro Max should have been? *NO!*
@@real_name_hidden3538 except for the dynamic island 😂
Thanks for actually giving your reasons and not just reading a spec sheet. 👍👍
I carry both the top-end Pixel 7 Pro for work and the similarly-equiped iPhone 14 Pro. I've had many of both, but the 7 Pro is so, so, nice. I usually reach for the Pixel.
I've had an iPhone since 4s and finally tried the Pixel 7 Pro and it just grew on me. Probably stick to this for awhile
Yeah really enjoyed you’re perspective man, feel the same way, use both and enjoy both like you
I too like you. With Android till 2017 and switched to IOS. In Apple world for four years till March this year. Then switched to Android. Switching is a little bit annoying but as I depend mostly on Google apps it's not that much a hurdle for me. I use Google Photos, Google Messages, Google Phone etc in IOS and Android so I don't loose any thing like contacts, photos,videos etc
Only issue I had was with WhatsApp chat history but I think they are now providing official support for migration of chat history.
the thing about the cameras looking terrible on social media from the pixels is because, before the pixel 6, every single camera before then was using really crappy hardware, like the pixel 5's camera was the same as the pixel 2's, and that's not even a joke it is literally the exact same design, it was just crazy good at using software to make it better, which is crazy because the 5 was literally directly competing with the iphone with a camera that was 4 generations old. Software is crazy impressive especially when the company has multiple years to work on it, but once they upgraded to better hardware with the 6, all of that software experience was thrown out of the window and they had to start again, which is why their cameras aren't years ahead of everyone else's, but if they can somehow get the software up to the same level as the old pixels, while also having modern hardware, they would literally be on the top without question, it's just that that's basically impossible
The price difference is way bigger in Europe, though. The Pixel 7 Pro costs 899€. The iPhone 14 pro starts at 1329€. That's a 430€ difference. You can get a Pixel 6a and still have some cash left.
Really great video! Love that you LOVE Tech no matter what the brand.
Hi Mike ! I used to be a fan boy for apple. Apple 4-7 But hen I had a problem with the 7+ and of course everyone found out that Apple was throttling the older Iphones and thats when I went over to Samsung and to be honest I've never been happier !
Samsung throttle older phones too 🤣
@@Gamer_85
Haha Exactly this!
(Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra user here, my device hasn't been throttled O/)
@@Gamer_85 My OLD samsung 9s+ hasn't been yet
Just have google photo sync enabled, that way you always have the photos in the cloud accessible from anywhere and don't need no Android to Macbook connections :)
I have both an iPhone and an Android phone and have done so for several years.
Currently the Pixel 7 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are the devices I am using but inspite of using a iMac and MacBook Pro, I still prefer the Android phone eco system although I wish there was the same level of integration with Pixel devices as there are with iOS
I just switched from Samsung to IPhone 14 pro. I’m really loving it but I do miss my android already. On the android I miss the brighter vivid colors the color red is really bright red while the color red on iPhone is a bit dimmed down even with brightness at max. One of the most important things I miss is downloading movies from my favorite websites. Free movies. I can’t do that on an iPhone. On the android, I can hold down on a mobile and a Download option with pop up. I can’t do that on an iPhone cuz Apple really takes that seriously And prevent you from downloading free videos from any site that they believe isn’t safe.
Nice video, great quality and beautifully edited. Great Job 👍🏻
Waiting on the iPhone 15 rocking the 13 pro max still a beast.
If you embrace google photos it might make photo transfer to MacBook easier. But it comes with its own cost if you need all original quality and lots of photos
Loved the comparison. It's focused on day to day use for any average user
Super solid video!
3:39 Just buy a case with the magnetic ring and all your Magsafe stuff will stop magnetically attach and charge. Products from brands from ESR will even provide fat wireless charging for Android phones. I have the ESR halolock metal ring on the back of my Fold 4 and all the "magsafe" accessories work perfectly well.
I'm thinking of switching to the iPhone 14 from the Pixel 6 Pro because I've had so many issues with both my Pixel 5 & 6 Pro. There's a ton of bugs, frequent app crashing, and weird connectivity issues during phone calls.
Apparently the Pixel 7 Pro has a lot less bugs than previous generations. I stuck with my Pixel 3 XL for many years both because of the bugs and because the 4 and 5 just seemed like downgrades in display and little features like squeeze for Assistant. Upgrading to the Pixel 7 Pro soon as its the first Pixel phone in a while that seems like its actually worth it!
I switched from Android to iPhone 13, iPhone is good, smooth and fast. But I really miss the basic things in iOS, for example changing ringtones to your favorite mp3 song! 😢
iOS has the best ecosystem, but Android has the best ease of use.
The reason switching photos or any files on any Apple product is a big headache is because they’ve set it up that way. You can only use their crap through their crappy system.
the biggest problem i had with google was that the reminders were useless as they didnt prompt me. i'm curious if this has changed at all
very nice video and helpful too
I switched to pixel 7 and used it a month. Worst mistake that was for me. I just bought 14 pro 512gb I gave pixel 7 to my kid to play. They even gave up still playing with my iphone.
I'm doing the same this year. I had an iPhone 11, have a Mac, Apple watch and beats fit pro and will actually change for the Pixel 7 Pro because I feel the price is fair for what they ask and I can't say the same for the 14 since it looks like the same phone as the 13, but more expensive. Brand loyalty is a stupidity. High props to you mate!
sadly android world has no good alternative for apple watch, i dont own any apple products right now , but thinking of iphone for that nice watch. Samsung watch is not even in the same frame sadly.
@Damian Wójcikiewicz yea for Android Garmin watch is best, but then it's not really a smartwatch more like fitness watch. I have Garmin venu 2 and it's accurate. I don't own Galaxy watch but I have seen a lot of reviews and galaxy watches are not accurate. Apple watches though have less battery life but they are almost as accurate as Garmin watch and have so many more phone features.
You are totally right: Brand loyalty is non sense. All those brands have a job : taking our money. I use different brand products everyday without any problem. Wifi, Bluetooth, Cloud are here for that but a lot of people don't know how to use their products.
@Damian Wójcikiewicz enjoy the bugs, the lag, the shocking customer service and the 1 year of Moto updates. There’s more to phones than cold specs.
@Rohan Chandra Nagaladinne I understand that, but saying that a Moto is an equivalent proposition to a flagship is just silly.
Such an underrated and professional TH-camr! My absolute go to for a quality perspective on new tech. Keep it up man 👌
Thanks! I'm happy you liked the video
Both are great. I like to switch between both. It's really not the effort people think it will be, you just plug your android phone into an iOS phone and follow 1 minute's worth of setup screens. I think Apples ecosystem is unrivalled but Google is catching up and innovating more quickly. The Google phones are definitely more fun but Apple has a more clean feel to it. Just a personal opinion. Not sure why people get into one and are so defensive, they're just big companies. Move between them and make them work for your money rather than being blindly loyal.
Facts.
I agree, I took the leap and just got the pixel pro 7 yesterday. Was there a way you moved your passwords over to pixel? Or did you have to do it manually?
but that's called a jailbreak and you will not get the same updates as an iPhone "unless the jailbreak makers of the OS updates it them self and to update you would have to go through the process again. Also, you may not feel like it different but there is no real way of knowing what they put in their software.
@@itz_syr0nix998 there is no jailbreak. You don't use any 3rd party or need to install any software to do so.
I went from a Samsung (used basically all Google apps though) and switched to an iPhone 14 Pro due to emergency SOS. One thing that surprised me, and really makes me want to go back, is how much better Google seems to be at being an actual phone. Spam detection is far better than on an iPhone, which is generally blanket blocking all calls from an unknown number, and the same is true for spam texts. I often get texts from vendors, one time passcodes, or coworkers and Google Messages is smart enough to pass those through to my inbox as opposed to in the unknown numbers folder which I often don't ever see.
Other things that Google just destroys iPhones at are the keyboard quality (GBoard is just miles ahead of iOS keyboard) as well as the cross platform integration, especially if you use Google One.
emergency sos and crash detection ahave been on pixel for 3 years. you can even set a time interval, and the phone will check back on you. if you don't respond, it will call your emergency contacts and share the location. very useful if you have to walk in sketchy areas.
@@laurentiupopa5001 It's not the same. I often go to areas with 0 cell service. Emergency SOS on an iPhone will allow free satellite communication with EMS for rescue, or if a car breaks down. Pixel is limited to in range communication.
Gboard is great on android, but that’s a low bar because android has trash their party keyboards anyway. I would put iOS default keyboard at slightly behind gboard overall.
I have installed gboard on my iphone and i switch between keyboards quiet frequently. But yeah I know how gboard is greater than the default keyboard
@@whenhen Only in certain areas when it's not cloudy and weather is almost ideal. In addition to that, the service is free only for a limited time.
Well done, well said. I'm on Pixel 6A now, and couldn't be happier. The whole Googlesphere works for me --- phone, maps, photos, assistant, home, docs/sheets, cloud storage, etc. Apple always felt too restrictive and constrained.
Too restricted. Only thing Apple is good at is updates and storage. Give me Android any day of the week
It's also less bloatware compared to other Android devices.
@Benjamin Jagun can you define ‘polished’ and ‘reliable’. I have a iPhone & a Z Fold 3 and I do not share the sentiments.
Googlesphere, sounds like you have issues
@@tungstencarbide7255 Samdung
Can I have your iphone 14 pro?
I got a magsafe case for my Pixel 7 Pro and it works exactly like the iPhone. I'm on the fence about switching from the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It's such a hard decision. Right now I'm rocking two phones and I find myself really loving the pixel more. 😮
Which case?
Or could it be you're loving the P7 more bc it's newer to you?
@@Ahkila_Reactsno, it's just a better phone
You just earned my sub! I used to be android and went to iPhone, and now considering to go back to Android. This is one of the best most unbiased reviews I have seen and I like how you focused on real world usage and you really don’t care about popular opinion or being defensive. I might just switch back because I love the Pixels!
Same here. I'm really thinking about switching back to Android. Google pixel 7 pro looks really good.
Things I would miss :
- voice calls from my laptop
- airpods max full Support
- apple care
Any suggestions
@@julien9197 Make the switch and give it a shot. I'm planning to get mine for Christmas. I used to always had Android till I lost my phone and someone gave me their old iphone and then been using iphone since. Idk, they both offers different stuff. I currently have an iphone 13 and kinda boring of iOS. I'm planning to keep my iphone in case I decide to come back to iOS.
You have left that iPhone in the store, iPhone is not a true a smartphone.
Remember what a smartphone was supposed to be??
@@julien9197 You're right. I've always had Pixel phones since the day Android launched. I bought a 13 Pro Max for Fathers Day and was really excited to try out the Apple software ever since iOS 15. I will say that 1. apps really do feel more polished on iOS vs Android. 2. the full s/w support of my Airpods Pros 2 is wonderful. 3. Siri/ voice commands has come a long way since the last time I remember it. 4. the battery life, and over all performance is just unmatched. The Google Pixel 7 Pro really is a great phone, but I do love my iPhone for now as well.
Not a word about the resolution/type of screen/nits/refresh rate? Would have like you talking about it, a tiny bit.
Just like you Mike, I have 2 phones I bring with me everywhere, the iPhone 13 and the Pixel 6. Both phones are incredible and I enjoy both equally, but I do prefer the Pixel devices ultimately because the software experience is so good! I got the Pixel Watch and gave my Apple Watch SE to my Wife who's rocking the iPhone 14 Pro and really enjoy Google's watch. I would say for me my struggle is getting everyone over to messaging and video calling me on apps like Signal or Telegram. Many people have Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp but I really don't like the quality of the video calling and my friends say the same. Google Meet is really the only thing that comes close to FaceTime so that's been an enjoyable experience so far!
It's sooooo nice to see tech reviewers take social media apps camera performace into consideration!!! Thank you so much for that, it's usually a deciding factor for me when buying a phone
Glad you liked it! I really think it is important. When I look at my camera roll, there is a large portion of my photos and videos that were captured with social cameras and saved!
When I buy new phone in 21. century I am not looking for performance, but for features and battery life...
All phones, not Chinese cheap crap all perform better then 99% people even need.
pixel 7 pro sucks, iPhone is always the king of smartphone. The video quality is better, the fastest phone in the world, has the longest software support, has imessage and Facetime. Everyone change the iPhone because its better than Pixel, more like "camera pixel".😂🤣🤣
@@RonaldoHater777 copium
@@balazsh2 L bozo
It's so refreshing to see someone bounce between android and apple , im an android user always just not really into apple
Thanks Mike. I am considering switching to a Pixel 7 Pro after using iPhones from its first gen to now a 12 Pro. I am finding that more of the services if preferred the past are switched from Apple to Google: browser, map, photo, storage, calendar and word processer & spreadsheet. The only thing I will miss is the booking keeping app (Banktivity), which will take me a while to find and migrate to an android alternative (scary). In the past, it has been so seamless to migrate data to upgrade to another iPhone, I don’t know what to do when transition from an iPhone to a Pixel. Can anyone help? Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Pixel 7 pro is a bad azz phone you just have to try it if you haven't already
I have an unlocked North American Pixel 7 pro; a GREAT phone; BUT BUYER BEWARE. Google perhaps stupidly or in a self-defeating manner, blocks 5G connections to much of Europe and Asia. If you are a mobile warrior or professional who travels often.... AVOID this phone as well until Google addresses this outrageous issue. My friends with Iphones and Samsungs do not face the same issues.
Excellent video and very helpful. I switched to an iPhone 13 Pro Max after using a Pixel for many years but I’m thinking about switching back to the pixel 7. There are two things that are never mentioned in any review which has me thinking about going back. One, there are many third-party apps where you cannot increase the font size on the iPhone. It may sound minor, but for me it’s not. TH-cam studio is an example. No matter what you do on an iPhone, the font size stays the same. Also, being able to text through my work PC is something that I used to do all the time on android. Doesn’t look like Apple will never allow your iMessage from a browser. That would be a game changer if they did.
I went from a pixel user up until the pixel 5 and then switched over to iPhone, the pixel 6 brought me back and I just upgraded to the pixel 7 Pro.
@@jason84 how is your experience so far? Any noticable differences between the 6 and 7?
@@eulehund99 there's nothing significantly more different from the 6pro other than battery life and the overall "polish" of the phone and corresponding features. This is the first pixel phone I've owned where it just feels like everything's been ironed out at release of the phone vs several updates later.
I agree about the apps not respecting the system text size. As someone with horrible vision, it means that I basically need to hold the iPhone a few inches from my face if I'm not wearing glasses. Given how common this is, I'm surprised that Apple hasn't made respecting system text size a requirement for all apps on the app store, save for maybe games where it's impractical.
I also agree about the web app version of Google Messages. It's genuinely nice to be able to use whatever computer you want, and be able to text, check your calendar, etc without being locked to one vendor's hardware.
That’s exactly the move I’m making!
Trading in my iPhone 13 Pro Max for a Pixel 7 Pro I have on order in Hazel with their super good trade in offers. I’ll let you know what I think, but for me, it comes down to a few things:
1) frustrations with iOS 16. UI bugs have become a norm here, and it seems to be happening to a lesser extent on my work cell (iPhone 12)
2) I miss TH-cam Vanced and Adaway; well, vanced is dead but revanced lives on. You could have a truly ad free experience on android.
3) I have a secondary work iPhone for iMessage/FaceTime related needs.
4) browser texting was killer!
5) google assistant. I legit cannot stand Siri.
6) iOS just feels so… lazy. I really don’t like having to wait for slow-as-molasses animations to finish doing their thing before I can tap on, and of course, there’s no way to change animation speeds outside of “reducing motion” in accessibility which makes using your phone feel like a windows movie maker project.
7) need. That. Call. Screening. I have to answer every call that comes my way in my current position.
I also recently just switched from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Clearly the iPhone has the edge on some features but there's just something about the way that Google Pixel makes everything fit together more. It's hard to describe. I used to think totally differently but now it feels like Android as overtaken iOS not just in the number of features but in the smooth and effective implementation of those features. Now the iPhone software feels like it's just trying to catch up to Android.
I know exactly what you are talking about. I've got an Android and an iPhone. To me the iPhone feels like a group of individuals, in terms of apps and general functionality, whereas the Pixel is just a little better connected and coherent due to the excellent Google integration.
I switched from the s22 to the pixel and couldn't be happier. I'd never buy another Samsung
It is hard to describe, you just have to experience it
I switched from a Galaxy S9+ to the Pixel 7 Pro. I know it's not a fair comparison seeing the age of my previous phone, but the difference in software 'feel' and how it works with the hardware is just super refreshing. My S9+ had so much Samsung bloatware, and what now feels like 'unnecessary' integrations with their features like Bixby. The Pixel just works and does everything really well. Its super smooth, very reliable, lightweight and gives a lot more user freedom which is what you want from an Android device.
that's what I noticed also with the switching, I feel more that iOS is the one which is trying to catch up
Pixel: Advanced AI and actually useful stuff.
iPhone: Charging and A Display cut out lmao
When you put it that way...
@@MikeOBrienMedia great video though!
copium is a hell of a drug and i have both phones. IOS is just much better imo.
Will love an update video on the pixel usage. How are you finding the physical size different? Personally would love a pro Android device the size of the iPhone 14 Pro.
This video had me laughing from the start. When you said the pixel was the best Android I kept thinking you were going to do a Dave Chappelle and say gotcha b#$ch lol... Everyone knows the Samsung S22 Ultra is the current Galactus Supreme Android phone at the current time. Some might say the Fold 4 is but nobody actually thinks the pixel is the best. Don't get me wrong it's a solid phone but definitely not the best
Nice real world review! I'll be switching back to Android. I just use Google for photos, contacts, etc. Makes it pretty simple to go back and forth. I prefer the fingerprint sensor to Face ID and no reason in this day and age not to have both. Way back when I had a Nexus 6P, used face unlock at home and fingerprint sensor everywhere else. Just set the location and it was seamless. Pretty annoyed with Apple's "We Know Best" attitude towards consumers.
Great video!
Also if you account for international pricing (at least Europe, but I think other areas have the same) the Pixel is massively cheaper... The iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB MSRP here is 1449€ vs only 899€ for the Pixel 7 Pro 128GB, so it's a no brainer really unless you're stuck in the Apple ecosystem
I stick with Android in general because of the ecosystem - my work requires Windows, so I use Windows at home as well, which means no Apple laptop and therefore no Apple anything. On the other hand, I might stick with Android anyhow because I have a real problem (and it is more a gut reaction than a reasoned out reaction) with the closed nature of Apple products. I guess I'm just a rebel at heart and never really got over the 60s lol. I stick with Pixel (I have owned a Pixel since the first generation) because I like getting plain Android, no bloatware from Samsung or others. Not that Samsung doesn't have some very nice features, but not worth it to me. The integration with the phone is why I will probably buy a Pixel watch for my next watch when it is time instead of sticking with Samsung (currently wearing Galaxy Watch 3).
Yes I agree! There is a rebel part to it, I like to be different lol and I like what Google's version of Android brings. The features are great all the AI and machine learning features and the Assistant are so helpful! And after using this voice dictation it would be hard to even switch to Samsung. One thing I noticed Mike mentioned though was 'hate from each side'. Android fanboys are primarily that way because of Apple fanboys at least most of them anyway. The hate mainly started because of the "high class" "I'm better than you because I have Airpods pods, and you're broke because you have android" people.
@@micahjohnson9184 the google AI is bar none the best and is even used in facial recognition for google photo and even in the nest outdoor cams. Nothing comes close to google when it comes to AI and that includes Apple and I own a mac and ipad. I also own samsung phone, nest and chromecast that use google AI
Almost no youtuber mentions the pain of moving files from and to a Windows computer and I wonder why.
One of the best reviews, not focused on specs but purely on everyday use. Mike, you are a legend mate! I made the switch too albeit from the iPhone 13 Pro..
I feel you. I love my MacBook Pro, but it's a pain with Android. But is it enough to switch to iPhone
I need to change my phone soon and I really like the Pixel 7 Pro. But my issue with it is that I feel that Samsungs phones performs a bit better. I like the UI on the Pixel much better, but the camera (specially in the video department) is more rounded on the Samsung. I also use the Dex feature more than I thought and that also makes my decision tougher.
@@wild4fp they’re on S22
Your experience is deprecated
It does and goodlock rocks... they just added registar module to open apps or do things like taking screenshots or mute all sounds or access Google voice assistant or turn on or off live captions or more and you can also do it with side key...with Goodlock Navstar you can brink notification panel down or turn screen off or on or take screenshots by clicking a button on navigation bar
The reason I stick with Google is simple :-
1. Google AI is Simply out of this world.
2. It does little things so well and makes life easy.
3. Small things like call screen, voice to text, hold for me and others are so customer friendly and make life a lot easier.
4. Plus the Camera is ❤️❤️
5. Features like Magic eraser and other edit options really give photoshop for free on your phone.
6. Haptics (Amazing Haptics)
I am a Pixel owner, but the iPhone haptic engine is honestly way stronger.
@@somtrip I feel like Pixel 6 and 7 pro had at least on par haptics with iphone, before that they were a disaster.
I have owned 4 generations of Pixels (Gen 1, 3xl, 5 and currently the 6 Pro. I am very happy with the 6 Pro. Android has matured and has gotten very refined. Other than the OS, I really love the Pixels picture capabilities and looks like they are taking video more seriously as Google now is making their own SOC. Great video!
I've also been with Google since the first pixels, and was still on Android before that (but didn't own a nexus). I'm thinking to switch this time around though to team apple. Google constantly fails at video. Even with side by sides at the store, I see that the 7pro stutters in the beginning before becoming smooth, yet the 14pro never has this issue. Every google phone I've had always has this stuttering issue, like a dropped frame, but I've never experienced it with Apple.
For your photo & file transfer issue with MacBook/Android phones. I use Google Drive and Photos on my browser and it works really well and is not a hassle(at least for me). Good review, keep it up love the content!
Came to say this. Google Photos is a huge W for this.
@@ScottADunn I've been using Pixels since the first one and am considering switching from Windows to a Mac again, so Photos and Drive was my potential solution too. Google Photos' flexibility is so useful!
Yes this and nearby share work great for me!
@@rick98765 I have a mac and android phone. Been having this setup since 2011 and never had issues especially since I have microsoft one drive and google photos
came here to say this too. google photos and drive sync seamlessly to my macbook.
Agreed. People make too much fuss - it's a tool. Somewhere in there brand loyalty turned into a thing - neither are perfect, and some things one does way better than the other. I've gone back and forth between the two as well. iPhone's integration wins hands down - which makes sense because of the control over the ecosystem. The openness of the Android platform, and Google's specific control over its Pixels make them fantastic! Unfortunately, there's no mash up of the two cause that'd really be a perfect phone.
It's a tool, except you have to consider what platform you're choosing and how it affects the world's ecosystem. Have you ever considered why hosting a few MB of files costs developers 30%, or why HDMI adapters for idevices are $60+ (I get ~2 to 6 of them for that price depending on where I buy) Or that all devices and cables have to be certified (I find it hilarious that battery packs that advertise that they're for iDevices still use microusb/type C because of the "apple tax")? Are you okay with their outright lies in advertising (most egregious: the siri ads) and press releases (privacy? LOOOOL)? Or how anti-3rd party repair they are? Or how they're okay with slowing down your phone due without telling you why so you just buy a new $1000+ phone instead of a $50 battery replacement?
Buying into them means you tacitly agree that all of these are acceptable behaviors.
@@eyevan7364 so you just wrote only negative about apple and not a single word on google.... yeah... based as fk.. you are the kind of person who thudang and mike are refering too and criticizing.. you are displaying an shocking inability to grasp basic concepts!
I also use both an iPhone and Android. The iPhone is a tool that I use Mon-Thur for work and my Ultra from Fri-Sun as my fun phone. I'm deep into the Apple ecosystem to the point I couldn't switch to Android 100%.
Absolutely agree that there are too many IPhone fan boys/girls out there. I have the pixel 6 but i'm considering swtiching to Iphone. I'm def not a cult android user, but i've gotten used to all the features that google offers. The only thing i'm looking forward to is the texting and airdropping. The majority of my friends have iphone so when we're out and sharing photos they can't share it directly and vice versa. I dk maybe i'll get iphone and swtich back in 2 years.
Many people are shocked when they learn how many devices I have, literally phone/tablet/watch from each ecosystem, MacBooks, laptops, etc..
Having so many devices to tinker with and use daily, I’ve actually come to love the experience with Google Pixel devices and Chromebooks/Tablets.
You need your own channel
i don't really see the problem with file transfer. as an android user who takes some photography on the go and who uploads bank statements and email documents on the phone, it's literally just plugging the phone in and transferring whatever files or photos you need. if it's on a google app, just log in on ur pc and it's there.
I was an Android user for years and now the last 2 years an iphone user.
The main thing for me has been the notifications.
The way iOS handles these is absolutely horrible. I have never missed more notifications than since switching to the iphone.
Always on now helps a bit. But it just stays really annoying as how apple handle these vs android. I really do miss android there.
Totally agree. Android wins here! Notifications just horrible on iOS
I agree. Switched to iPhone and Apple Watch a year ago. The watch makes the notifications even worse. Got rid of the watch fast. My iPhone 14 Pro paired with a Withings Scanwatch reduced that notification pain a lot.
Google photos makes getting your photos onto your laptop significantly easier! Also Google messages for web makes getting texts to your laptop and computer a breeze!
I really liked how you compared image quality in social media apps. Not many does that. Thanks
Hello there, great video!
I want to add a very big difference for who live in EU: the price for the iPhone 14 Pro here is 1339€ vs the 899€ for the Pixel 7 Pro.
Also, Google mostly "gift" coupon and, actually, if you have a 20% off the price for the Pixel 7 Pro is 'only' 719€, that is like the half of the price of the iPhone, no way! 😀
Great video! Would love to see a video on your setups to switch back and forth between OSs so frequently. I too have both and switch occasionally, but have not found good ways to do so other than just cutting my loses (although I have found it's easier to switch from Android to iOS than vice versa)
the only problem here is... pixel performance is really poor... from the time you launch the camera, the app crashes, and os freezes... it is something you dont see so freq from an iphone... thats probably the biggest adv here. iphone performance is butter smooth... pixel is so annoying when it lags so bad. i am on a pixel 7 pro after a year... ill get now the iphone 15 pro max.... ill miss some of google editing tools and features but ill gain for sure a non nerve breaking phonewhen i pick the iphone 15 pro max.
As a owner of the S22 Ultra, I'd really like to see a good comparison to the Pixel 7 Pro. I personally think those are the 2 best Android devices currently
So, the whole video is a clickbait. You are not switching because of any REAL reason. You're switching because you like to switch every year! Now why should I care???!!! I regret the 10 minutes of watching this video and I wish TH-cam didn't remove dislike buttons.
Hi Mike, great comparison. I've not been on iPhone since I switched to Google's Nexus then Pixel. I'm now on Pixel 7 Pro and the main reason is I'm on Google ecosystem everywhere even on my MacBook. But you forgot one important point, it's the resale value you sacrifice on Android. Even with the Pixel, it doesn't come close to the resale value of iPhone. Customers need to think about the actual cost of usage, like for a car, and not the initial acquisition price. If you upgrade phone often like every one or two years, the net cost of ownership will be far cheaper with iPhone even if you paid an heavier price when buying new; because the resale value is much better (or the depreciation is much less if you prefer). The real cost of the difference between initial acquisition cost and price of resale on the second market (minus also cost of maintenance but that's more for cars than smartphones). There's always a big demand and market for even a 3 years old iPhone. Not so much for any Android, including high end Samsung or Pixel.
POV: You just studied a chapter of economics
Which conversely means that you can get a 1 year old Android for much less money than a 1 year old iPhone. My friend just bought a Samsung Galaxy 21FE for $350 very slightly used. That's a really good price for a phone that blows most $400 devices out of the water, save for maybe the Pixel 6A.
Also, the overwhelming majority of the population does not upgrade every year or two.
I bought a Pixel 2, 5 years ago. Then I was able to switch to Pixel 3 then 4 then 6 without spending anything. I even made money every year by changing! The solution ? Buy second hand and wait for the best deals.
This year, I won a Pixel 7 in a contest. I will make money by selling my Pixel 6.
Samsung trade in is fantastic
@@whenhen Fools Edition is not great but yes no need to upgrade every year
Apple have put so many hooks in their ecosystem that it's a real nightmare to switch even a single device, like a mobile phone, to a non-Apple product. You lose the convenience of the MacOS photos app, iMessage, web form autopopulate from SMS, iCloud passwords, use of Apple Watch, and the list goes on. The only way Google, Microsoft, and Samsung have been able to compete is to build out their own comprehensive ecosystems, but they're still years behind Apple.
Android has MagSafe charging on some phones now. I have the iPhone 12 Pro and wish desperately I could utilize the Always-On display. So it eats the battery a little more than Apple would like so they disallow me from using it. I would gladly give up some battery life for an always-on display. For $1000, I should have that option.
The Pixel 7 Pro is just a "smarter" phone. Magsafe is just a magnet and you can get that in a case or the adhesive rings for the Pixel. And, yes, the Dynamic Island is a cool feature but how can that be compared to an AI that keeps getting better?
Pixel doesn’t wirelessly charge as quick as magsafe tho 🤭 & nobody cares about the phone being smarter if it overheats and has mid battery life.
@@fijiwill2237 there are literally no reports about the Pixel 7 overheating
@@eulehund99 sure there isn’t.
@@fijiwill2237 I haven't yet heard about any. Can you give me some links?
Plus Sinking Island underneath an ugly pill uses lots of battery
Loved this review, the only thing that kept me from purchasing the Pixel pro was that it's lack of S Pen support. I actually love my S22 Ultra and the quick charge feature as well. Having a 45w USB type c is next to none when it comes to fast charging on the go. iPhone just lacks so many features in which I'm not willing to compromise on especially when it comes to multi tasking and customization. Also, Apple charges too much for everything, like apple music.
Apple Music is the same price as all music streaming services?
Who is forcing you to buy Apple Music? and it’s not more expensive than anything else, I don’t know wtf you’re taking about. Android is lame. Another middleman phone. I like my OS and hardware to be made by the same company. No glitches, lag, bs.
I like that in your reviews you actually do sound very impartial/fair and leave it to the viewer to make a personal choice. I was a Samsung owner for 7 years and switched to the iPhone 14 pro max. I am loving it so far. For me, the most significant difference is on how great the apps work on iPhone. They're just more refined. I only miss the 100x zoom of the Samsung, yet iPhone takes great video. Cheers.
pixel 7 pro has much better AI and transcription and translation plus better editing for picture and AI options for calling. Google beats apple when it comes to software imo but Apple definitely best in hardware and software to hardware optimization.
From someone who used an iphone for 5 years, starting 2017, I was surprised how android matured in years and now I enjoy using it. It just has all the features I need and looks different too. I am not saying iphone is bad but android this year is refreshing.
There are way too many helpful and cool features that make it difficult for me to use non-Pixel phones. Only the Z Fold 4 has managed to get my attention hence the reason I have it
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Call screening
Hold for me
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Direct my call
Message transcription
Assistant voice typing
Recorder app
Astrophotography mode
Magic eraser
Photo Unblur
It's hard to appreciate these features till you use other phones. I used the Iphone 14 for a week and I had to return it cos it felt too plain and boring for me. Its high time Apple started putting all that bionic chip power to use. Year in year out, they keep showing us benchmarks with hardly anything exciting. Just shiny marketing ads and new colors with outrageous prices.
Yeah people like to call it a pure android, but clearly Google added their own brand of spices to pixel's UI!
@@MikeOBrienMedia That is a good point I hadn't really thought about before. I guess I assumed that since Android came from Google, they wouldn't add stuff to the Pixels that wasn't also at least available to other Android developers and phone makers. Do you have any idea how much of the greatness that is on the Pixel 7 is just not available to other phones running the same version of Android? Not necessarily specifics, although if you know some, that would be great, but even a rough percentage of features would be interesting.
Actually S22 Ultra has most of those features as well as goodlock
@@bonniew1992 almost all on Samsung especially through goodlock
It's because Crapple doesn't do anything much with power
That's a lot of "in my opinion" even in objective comparison.
When comparing 15x zoomed in photos.. it's quite easy to see what phone resolved in more details..
Great rundown of the two tech giants mobile platforms. Growing up on technology out west it’s hard for me to pick favorites. All these companies fostered a love and passion in my own will. You nailed it about diversification of what to use. I own multiple apple products including an iPhone for my personal use. I justified getting a GoogleFi plan with a new Pixel Pro to use as a business number for my LLC and also a way to utilize a back-up connectivity resource for my Google Home automation. Luckily I get the best of both worlds but you can’t go wrong with either. They both just want your business which is why the Apple/Android revelry will always restrict some cross comparable conveniences like airdrop and assist features. Cheers!
dont do that - its a trap
Objectivity, I like it Mike. It also gives you a chance to provide perspectives on & from both sides, i.e. Android & Apple & that it is nice to see. And I like & the fact that you acknowledge that you have tried & tend to switch back & 'n forth & that you are not a 'fan boy' of any one particular brand or phone is really awesome. I have always used Android myself because I don't want to get deeply intertwined into any 'ecosystem' & I just bought & will be switching over the Pixel 7 very soon.
Yeah I think it's important to not become too entrenched in one ecosystem or the other. Switching wasn't as hard as I expected. Even the eSIM wasn't bad
Top video as always man. It's good to switch things up from time to time, keeps it fresh, enjoy man 👍
Thank you! I'm glad you appreciated the video
It's for clicks. Joking. I just switched back to ios and it took 9 hours. Painful. I miss so many things from my S21, but I'll give ios 2 years. Then I'll re-evaluate.
Great comparison! I wish you also covered the best camera for people with shaky hands ...that's a big issue for me and would be the deciding factor between the two phones.
I am using a Galaxy S10, I know it's pretty old, but I really enjoyed using it after I switched over from an iPhone. I am usually happy with the picture quality but I do have to keep very still.
Husband had iPhone 12 and I had the same issue with that one too when it comes to taking pictures.
Only people with shaky hands will know what I mean ...
I’m also having that problem …. Currently using iPhone13 but still having shaky hands issue in it
Romans 6:23 - " For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. "
Not every day is promised. Don't put your trust in material items, in money, or in anything this world has to offer. It's all temporary. Put your trust in Christ. Repent and believe in Him, for only through Jesus Christ is there eternal life.
Great review, and the first person I've seen to bring up social media quality which is something that I feel is underdiscussed. By any chance, can you let me know if there is still the issue where sending Android photos on Messenger results in lower quality photos between Android and iOS? I know this is likely a Messenger issue but honestly it always bothers me when I try to send pictures to friends.
As a die hard Android user I must admit I prefer the rounded design opposed to the squared one. I know it might be controversial, but I still prefer rounded designs. Even for the iPhones I much preferred the iPhone 11 design as opposed to the squared off design from the 12 onwards. I hope Google makes a compact Pixel design like my Pixel 5, so I can replace it when it stops getting updates.
I just upgraded from the iPhone 7 plus to pixel 7 i am loving it i feel new phones are really heavy the reason I didn't got for pixel 7 pro
Been stuck in the Google ecosystem since 2010/11 aside from me being not so big on apple, and how their earlier iphones were so limited in customizable features for the longest time. That's why I've stuck with android.
I got the pixel 7 Pro, and it's the best android experience I've ever had, yes, that's including OnePlus, with my last two phones being the OP6 and OP 8t+ (still have that one, just it's my backup on a secondary line now)
I'm so glad to see this comment as I'm coming from a OP 8T as well! Any regrets at all from the switch (even though I know you still use both technically lol)
@@R3ALRICO none at all, I feel like the network radio or the antenna works better on the Px7pro so there's that too
@Damian Wójcikiewicz my very first Android flagship phone was the Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant) i have fond memories of those days. Had a few other Samsung devices, like the S7 Edge. It was always a juggle between them and LG and their G line. Then i went with Oneplus with the 6 being my first.
Of the three major brands before my Pixel, OnePlus was my favorite. But Samsung has always been solid, my only issue with them is their heavy UI over Android
@Damian Wójcikiewicz it was great for its day, but flagship smartphone cameras and software have gotten so much better.
1UI way better than pixel
If I'd made up a drinking game of shotting every time he says "do/does a good/better/fantastic job" I'd be in an ambulance after the first half. Mike, you have to work on phrasing and using more synonyms to not be so repetitive.
Props to you Mike for being so open minded. I think you've nailed it on the head; some people get really defensive (read: loyal) about their phone preference and you've chosen to rise above all that. Thanks for your unique perspective! P.S. I'm an Android guy.
Are there some unreal reasons as well
I want to give Android a shot(Galaxy S23 Ultra) or iPhone 14 Pro Max. I keep the Pixel in the back of my mind as well. The only reason I’m still keeping the 14 Pro Max in mind is that I love how it syncs to my MacBook & I don’t want to buy a new smartwatch to go along with a new phone. I’d love to try new features, but feel that if I switch to Android I’d have to change up everything I do.
Good video.
Here's the problem. You're running Android with a Mac. If you think you're going to get any semblance of integration with "hostile platforms" from an idevice... you're not. A *MUCH* better and tighter experience if you use Windows. EG. Nearby Share, Your Phone, etc. etc. For Samsung, it's better, as they have things like DEX / Flow and other continuity solutions for Macs.
Yes, you'd have to change up a lot... but Android in general is known for being better at tailoring to your behaviors. Better widget support and placement, better workflow than just "apps on a launcher"
This has to be the most unbiased review of phones that there is out there. I really like your approach of not trying to prove that one is better than the other when they are both superior pieces of technology that have their own features that they excel at which is one of the best reasons to base one’s choice on. I am an iPhone user because it’s what I’m most comfortable with and I like the design of the operating system and camera in general but there sure are some nice aspects to android that I wish I had. I think if I had the money I would consider owning the Pixel 7 Pro in addition to my iPhone 13 Pro Max and be able to play with both of them perhaps switching on different days or maybe sometimes carrying both but just experiment with the experience of enjoying the superior aspects of one of them some of the time and pick up the other one whenever the mood strikes.
How do you manage the switch with the cloud things? Photos, calendar, contacts. I tried to switch from years of Android usage to Apple several times. Always ending with using Google’s apps on the iPhone.
I use a S22+ and it's great for my needs. I prefer the flat screens over curved, love the super fast fingerprint scanner, and fast wired and wireless charging. I switched from an iPhone this year and was afraid of the bloatware and other things mentioned about Samsung but I don't see any problem. If I had to be picky, I don't really prefer the oversaturated photos on the S22+. I much rather prefer the natural colors like you mentioned. As for Facetime, I still use an iPad/Mac so I haven't had problem connecting with my family :) I'm curious why you chose the P7P over the S22+!
didn't you missed the integration between iOS and Mac?
@@pffmorais definitely miss airdrop! Other than that, I'm not really a heavy Mac user (only for personal use) and for work I use a PC.
@Damian Wójcikiewicz how does whatsapp compare to imessage and facetime?
@Damian Wójcikiewicz Thanks Damian
@Damian Wójcikiewicz how do u facetime on android
How's the telephoto portrait mode? I heard it's really grainy and like someone maxed out the clarity slider. Plus video call and recording softness
As a tech guy i must say i lik Pixel 7 Pro BUT as you said its not just switching from one phone to the other, its the "ecosystem", meaning, by far the best laptop is MacBook Pro with M1 and M2 chips, the best watch is Apple watch Ultra and having iPhone makes it easy to to work with Apple devices. On the other hand when it comes to video, I don't think any phone can beat iPhone's camera for video. It has ProRes Raw. Pixel is a little buggy in my experience. Google has to come up with a lot better ecosystem for someone like me to switch from iPhone to Pixel phone.
It's good that you added a camera test for social media apps. I've always leaned towards the iPhone when it comes to this specific genre because they integrated their apps well enough that you won't have to think your photo/video quality results will turn out bad. Hope to see more of this on your future smartphone comparisons.
You are making too much of trying to be "fair" Mike, and it gets to be repetitive - and irritating. We knew from the get go that you were trying to be fair and not put down either phone, but make a fair comparison. One time though of that statement is enough for those of us who are not memory or cognitively impaired and unaware of what you are trying to do - which we all know - just from listening to your approach and manner - that you are, mon ami. Forget about Google or Apple's feelings, or anyone who prefers one over the other. Adults don't care; they want information delivered in an intelligent and accurate manner.