Samsung's ecosystem is not as fluid as Apple's for sure...I have both. Apple's works better..."it just works"...but I choose my S24+ because my 15PM is utterly boring
Is the best ecosystem to me. I use a Windows PC at work and it works seamlessly with my phone, at home I have a Samsung fridge washer and dryer, TV and even a smart vacuum. I currently use the Galaxy watch 6 classic and the Galaxy buds pro 2 As of right now I don't own a Samsung tablet but I really don't feel the need for one. But everything I use works just fine in my daily life style
I haven't experienced the iPhone ecosystem. However, i've got buch of friends using it, so i have something to compare the samsung ecosystem with. And this is an incredible ecosystem ! The synergy between the phone, the watch 6 classic, the tablet, and even windows works flawlessly. The only complaint i have is that samsung didn't make a dedicated monitor to fully exploit dex. Like, it would be great to have a sort of laptop, but without any cpu or gpu, to have a sort of computer of which the price could be way lower than the galaxy book. Maybe they will be doing it in the future 🤞
made the switch from iphone to S23 ultra a year ago and very happy with that choice. Those that want to talk trash on Andriod really have not used it for extended perioid of time lately.
Those who trash talk either can’t open their minds to why Apple/Android doesn’t satisfy everyone’s wants and needs. I switch back and forth between the two and they are just awesome machines.
I think most Apple loyalists assume all of Android is like what you get on a budget Android phone. They don't realize the flagships directly compete in quality and features with iPhone
@battery_wattage one of the most sensible comments I have read in these threads about the differences. I haves used both and agree they are both great, however android is just a little more open for those who love to tinker.
I've tried to do the opposite after using android for over 13 years, and I've found the iOS is the main reason I canceled it altogether. It's so limiting that it's frustrating to use on daily basis. No universal back swipe or button, no clipboard (VERY important for me), app settings aren't intuitive, can't split screen, notifications are horrible, and so on. It's very stable yes but it's severely lacking behind android in terms of UX and features.
You don’t realize how limiting IOS is unless you’ve been gone for a while. I’m back to my old 14Pro for the first time since Dec 2023. Somehow it feels like stepping back 2 years in time.
I feel the same coming from Huawei p30 pro 🤔 Like I went back to 2015 or so by buying Iphone 15 pro max. But, I'd say it depends on the personal preference now. But still, iphone is stealing money from you by missing out on everything android os is capable of compared iOs.
you talk about drowning your iphone 11 and getting a replacement, My mom had her S24 in the washer and dryer went through a full cycle and still worked no issues 😂
I was a life long Iphone user, I even worked for the company for 6 years. I swiched to android late last year and I absolutely love it. Currently using the s24 ultra and even tried to switch back to the iphone a few weeks ago. I lasted a week... haha
Even on One UI, you don't have to swipe from the top to bring down the notification, there's a setting that you can enable, so that you can swipe down anywhere from the home screen to bring down the notification.
That's just it to many settings to adjust to get it just right out of the box. Many of which take days to figure out where they are at. Iphone is just simpler and clear cut and i used android since s4
@@mikedimond8816 the setting just for anyone who want to change anything. if you doesnt want to do, just want to use right it out of the box like iphone, just dont open the setting lol
As far as the NFC goes, I believe the NFC transmitter on a Samsung phone is in the middle as opposed to the iPhone where its on the top of the phone. In the video, it looks like you keep trying to tap the top of the phone instead of the middle of the phone. I have a S23 Ultra and it works perfectly every time I use it.
I guess I didn't think about that. I use both but I am more accustomed to Android. I thought the NFC was always on the middle of the phone. Whenever I pay with the iPhone I would tap on the middle of the phone and it works.
Can't believe apple worshippers. It's SOOOOOO BAD. everything iPhone. Not just now either, the original Motorola Droid was so far superior even then. Apple hasn't changed anything in 15 years
Please check out videos and guides that shows features. Cause the amount of stuff it can do. That is helpfull is insane. Like atm I can double tap the back to get calculator up(or any app you want) or the routine functions is incredible and flexible. And after having iphone for 2 years im so happy to get all the shortcuts back BTW if you orefer the iphone navigation over android you can change it so it navigates like the iphone And you can modify what the powerbutton does.
I JUST switched to my s24 yesterday. I was a longtime apple user since the 4s. lately, i've been a little bored with that side of the world. im really liking this switch back. i had legacy androids like the HTCs, s3, mytouch, sidekick android. I forgot how many dang settings for everything there are.
On unfocused photos like 7:27, you can change the autofocus on people in the gallery by simply swiping the photo up and changing the background effect.
I want to say I've had absolutely no issues with NFC or Google pay, I did notice you hold your phone in a weird way, as if the signal came from the top of your phone, the way NFC works you need the phone and the reader to be parallel to each other. I always aim for the reader as if it was a wireless charger and I was about to charge my phone and I've had no issues this way. The few times I've had to try twice it was because I failed to do this but I quickly got the hang of it.
And about the custom notification sounds I believe that's a dev issue, I've noticed a couple of my apps do have a custom sound and it's the same one on my iPhone
I still consider myself to be a primarily Android person. I first bought an iPad in 2022 and an iPhone 13 Pro a year and a half ago. I honestly don’t understand the appeal of the ecosystem, never used it. What I love about the iPhone, though, is Face ID and the quality of the video and Camera. It really surprises me that with the iPhone what I see in front of me is what the phone captures. No saturated colours, no over sharpening.
@@GeorgeGiann yes but that doesn't constitute all of the high end phones for Android. Also, ultra phones from samsung have 7 years of updates promised so no issues there
21:00 actually, i had a samsung 512 GB galaxy s23 Ultra, sended it to warranty because it top speaker was doing some weird noise and samsung replaced my S23U for a s24U with same storage...
The ability to swipe down anywhere on the home screen to get the notification panel is part of the Samsung UI as well. Your notification sound issue is a little bit confusing you like the idea of being able to set up different ones for different notifications, but you don't have time to set it up??? Also, no matter how far any settings is hide in the settings, you can just search it, and it is there immediately. Also try Swiftkey keyboard as well. And don't forget to change that shat Samsung phone dialer for something much better. Some real T9 search capable one ;)
@@PeteMatheson on every clip you showed using it , every time u were trying with the top of the phone it didn't work and then u pushed it a little further and putted the center of it a it just worked.
@@PeteMathesonIt definitely does works every time on my phone. You have to realize you're not using an iPhone which NFC is at the top. The S24U NFC is in the middle of the phone. You need not blame the phone, you need to learn learn how to use the phone.
I had the same problem with NFC like you in the beginning when switching from iPhone to Samsung. I found that the NFC chip is not at the same place as it is on the iPhone, it is more in the middle/beneath the camera. If you hold the phone horizontally instead of vertically which you do now, it wont fail. It doesnt for me anyway.
Watching you try to tap to pay was...frustrating. NFC is basically right under the camera array. Don't just punch the NFC reader with the top of your phone...
I'll be honest, I've had trouble with this phone as well, and my last phone was an Oppo Find X3 which I never had a single problem with. I think the NFC reader on this phone is a bit unreliable.
Probably didn't use the best b-roll clips to show off this feature :D But me swiping in at the gym was with the NFC positioned in exactly the right place. It's not right under the camera array on the S24 series, it's next to them.
@@PeteMatheson You're right about the Apple eco system locking you in though. I currently have an Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook Pro and an iPhone, so switching is quite difficult, that's the only thing that puts me off.
Yeah we’ll see. The s21 Ultra *almost* pulled me away a few years ago. But with RCS coming, it seems more compelling. I have Watch Ultra, iPad, Macs, HomePods, AirPods, etc. And I use much of the software and iCloud for work and productivity. So I think my biggest issues will be finding new workflows outside of the Apple apps.
@@InfamousNathan My first smart phone was an iPhone and I've used the iPhone 5 and 6 and they were great at their time. So instead of getting the iPhone 7 I decided to try an Android phone which was the galaxy s7 edge and wow... Did realize what I was missing. If you like to personalize your phone then yeah you will love android. Besides Samsung I've also used an Oppo phone so I guess you'll enjoy android phones no matter which brand you pick. As for me from the moment I switched to Android I've never gotten back to iPhone. Maybe in the future I'll come back to iPhone again if they finally reduce the size of that camera punch hole.
The problem is this is not realistic. Normal people don’t have thousands and thousands of dollars to switch phones and tablets and computers and watches and earbuds to make everything work right just to switch to another OS.
Out of every video I ever seen about switching yours in the only one that might have actually convinced me . Only think keeping off is the idea of having to switch sooo much and change how I do everything.
It's a big change for sure - and definitely not trying to persuade anybody to which phone they should use. It all comes down to personal preference at the end of the day. I just enjoy trying different phones out and it was fun finding alternatives - if you feel like it's going to be a pain in the backside then it probably will be :)
I live in a small town in eastern Finland where we have no support for any phone manufacturer. we once had an official Samsung repair shop for a while, but it wasn't profitable in such a small town and ended up unprofitable.
Hey man dont forget to zoom in on the moon and for videos put it in uhd 60 and theres a 200 megapixel camera in photo mode if you want the pure detail in your shot without using the 100x zoom and the camera has an astronomy mode on expert raw under the "more" section on the camera click the star thing on the top right corner then "show" then it tells you wich stars your pointing at and with a tripod you can use it like a telescope it lets you set the timer for 4 minutes, 7 minutes, and 10 minutes it litterally absorbs the light from the stars just keep it still this phone is amazing and the stabilizing mode in video mode by clicking the dude on the top of your video screen and the phone also has auto framing in video mode it will use AI to track you without your camera having to move you go in video mode and click the circle on the bottom left and it will track the person your looking at its so sickkkk please use it more its a telescope bro zoom in on the moon yourll thank me later enjoy your telescope
I switched to Samsung 7 years ago and never had any of the issues you talked about. I can bring my phones to 5 different independent repair shops in my area and in almost every case have it fixed in hours. I keep my last phone as a backup and have only used it once. You know you're misleading people.
Used iPhone for over 6 years every year new model, recently switched to s24 ultra. Using Google wallet an I was surprised how much faster is NFC pay then iPhone. Using s24 1 month now and every time I pay something I would be surprised that it works so fast on more of distance then iPhone
Phone vs phone is one thing. How about ecosystem vs ecosystem? I don’t use iphone because it’s the most advanced tech wise. I use it because it’s consistent, reliable and easy to use. The other big thing is the apple ecosystem; macbook, apple tv, homepod, homekit, apple watch and air tags. How does the equivalent android/windows/whatever ecosystem compare? Is the integration as seamless and easy to use?
The thing about the contactless pay in general why it gets confuse. Cause if the system lacks apple pay, Samsung pay and Google pay you may put it on the card reader itself and it may work. Like where you swipe the card it may work.
Don't use Samsung keyboard use Gboard. And if you want to occasionally switch to any of those Samsung Smart features you can just simply do that easily. There's a keyboard button at the bottom that you can switch quickly to and from each custom keyboard 👌🏾
I tried numerous times to switch from iPhone to numerous flagship Google Pixel and Samsung phones but I ended up returning or selling all of them and going back to the IPhone. Apple is just higher quality across the board from user experience, hardware, apps, and of course customer service.
Be careful switching your photo library to Google photos. If you don’t pay then your photos will be compressed. My brother is an artist and he lost a tonne of his old work because he switched from iCloud to Google photos and everything got compressed.
Honestly, customer support quality really depends on region where you live. In Czechia for example, we have no Apple stores, but many Samsung stores, so I feel the situation would be exact opposite in my area.
I hope everyone will switch to what properly satisfies them. Not everyone needs a Pro/Ultra phone. Not everyone can truly utilize all features specific to an OS.
@@gautamramesh2670no you can't, even if you could have a pc that is completely missing the point of having a mobile gaming device, either way if you can afford an iPhone you can afford a budget gaming pc, no need to cheap out just to save a bit of money
Apple has many users for a reason. Neither Apple nor Samsung is perfect. Just choose the phone that best suits your needs. I switched from Android to iPhone last Christmas. I'm fine with it.
@DanielOliva-l2r calm down, theirs no right or wrong. Just bc theirs more features on one phone, doesn't mean it appeals to ppl better. And I'm on a samsung
@@horridohobbies apple has many users because the marketing push is strong and many people, who never tried anything else, just create an apple world for the others.
Ok, so this might sound strange. But I work in the NFC Tech field. And from what I know, most nfc chip receivers in the uk Are running at a lower voltage. And, since the newer, Samsung model phones are using faster and quicker protocols for the. NFC reading, there could be a simple communication issue between the newest Samsung models and nfc chips used in the uk. Hope this helps❤
PLEASE try using the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic or Watch 5Pro, they are great offering a lot of fitness features and customization along with syncing incredibly well with your Galaxy phone. My Galaxy Watch 5Pro battery lasts for 3 days and has a titanium case which is really nice.
I just can’t switch. Not only with Apple absolute hands down best support and service…. But there is nothing better than an Apple Watch!!! I love and rely on my Apple Watch so heavily. And now the Apple Card…. It has 4.50 high yield saving account. They just offer so much more than Samsung or Android PERIOD!
Same, it's apple support and Applecare+ for me, I know if I have a problem it will be fixed the same day. When I was with Samsung i waited weeks for a repair and in the end they told me to go back to Amazon for a replacement as they couldn't fix the issue (it was overheating.) Just shocking service. Samsung may offer more half baked features on the phone, but Apple software always feels polished and reliable. Wish the card was available in the UK.
@@mukeloncube nah… not really. It’s the same. But charging isn’t a concern. It’s all the features you get with iPhone. You can literally have the best of both worlds. Google apps & Apple apps. More tools the better 😊
We can argue about that the whole day but you know exactly that battery wise, Samsung has been way ahead then Apple, I last charged my phone yesterday , I woke it's still on 17% IPhone would've switched off a long time ago😅, listen I don't hate IPhones, love them so much but the battery life is not the one.
I was an apple user since the very beginning and I recently switched to Samsung S24 ultra and also bought a Samsung watch ultra and trust me this is by far the best switch I have ever made in terms of multi tasking, battery backup, and many more features. I still use my iPhone as my secondary device but I don’t feel like using as much as i use my s24 ultra. This phone is an absolute beast ngl!!!
I love android but I can’t fully switch away from my iPad. I really want to try beeper but I’ve been put in a waiting list. I don’t like the feature on the Apple where it tells you that your password has been compromised because it let me know about 2 or 3 years ago that I had a password that was compromised so I changed it on the say so of that. And I checked later that day and the Google account that I changed the password I didn’t actually need to so I was locked out of that Google account for 3 months
Under notifications and advance settings under the settings screen. He needs to go over to the option marked "Manage notification categories for each app", Notification categories menu will appear on the notification settings screen for each app.,
Done this already - on the 24 they're hidden under advanced settings and and like the ring example, they just don't work unless you spend ages customising them yourself :)
What about a Samsung watch? You have to use Samsung Pay. There is no trouble, what are you doing? It could be the devices that you are using, the phone is solid...
I used a 14 pro max for work for 12 painful months then switched back to my pixel 7 pro. I don't know how people stand using the iphone if they also have used a flagship android phone...absolutely baffles me.
After sales services, keychain, apple pay , recording videos , sound quality eco system , and night photography are way better on iphone. It’s frustrating to see reviewers try not to hurt android users feelings .
even as a primarily samsung user, and secondary iphone user (due to certain apps), i must say apple customer service has always been delightful, while i cringe just at the idea of visiting or calling samsung service.
Samsung has more features, but as you said the Apple customer service is literally miles ahead. same with Applecare+ compared to Samsung care. I just couldn't go back to Samsung and risk having to use their customer service again.
Hey pete, pls answer, so do you think picking up the s24 ultra is bettwr over those other chinese brands that brag their cameras? I do have the 24U as well
@@PeteMatheson It definitely does work outside Chrome. The Google Password Manager has been made into an independent app for a while now. Better yet, switch to Dashlane. Top notch security, endless features, dark web monitoring, password quality notifications, repeated passwords notifications and free Hotspot Shield Premium included.
I have to agree with the customer support experience from Samsung. It's not great. 1st of all I live in Brussels and there is only 1 Samsung store which is not even in Brussels anymore with only paid parking (they don't reimburse you even if they ask you to come back again to collect your new/repaired device). Then, my Flip 5 got dead pixels on the screen and battery issues around 1 month of having it and they took the phone to repair, which they told me would take 1 week, instead of just replacing it with a new one. Luckily I had my old Flip 3 around which also has some screen issues that make it almost inoperable and they wanted to charge me 300€ to repair it. I got my flip 5, immediately sold it and got a S24 Ultra with a promotional Watch 6. I am still waiting for my watch 6 to arrive as I keep going back and forth with Samsung to try and see when it will be delivered. They say I purchased the S24U outside the promotional days but it's not true and I showed them the purchase proof 2 days before the promo ended. I love all my Samsung phones (I have s22U, Flip 3, s24U) but their service is awful
We bought 2 s23 ultras back then with my dad, he bought the 1T storage unit, I bought the 512GB unit. I've never had a problem with NFC, but my father always has.
when my phone broke, I borrowed an old iphone 14 that's not used at that moment just to get by until I do my research and buy a new one. What a painful experience that was. I really give Apple their props for being that great at marketing.
I took my iPhone 13 Pro to an Apple Store in NYC, with a digital lens problem. They didn’t know what was happening and offered a change of lens , $200.00. I think they changed they’re minds now…
@@Hhhh22222-w Yep, when my glaxy s10 went wrong Samsung care took 3 months to try and fix it, and in the end told me to just take it back to the retailer. just awful experience. this is the main reason I went to apple, I know if I have a problem it will be fixed the same day.
Superb review I Completely agree with spam calls messages pain in I phone is in it funny that same I phone considered as concerned about user privacy 😂
I'm a creature of habit. Switching to an android phone would freak me out. Also, compatibility issue with alot of my current apple devices. Would be too expensive to switch
Pete, I absolutely love your video on the s24 ultra. For a 22 minute video you gave a Time pertinent information I didnt waste anyone's time. I sincerely appreciate it and I'm sure many others do as well. Thank you Sir.
I mostly agree with the issues section. However. I have grammarly installed on my s24 ultra without any outside launcher. Moreover, there's a setting that (when you're on the home screen) you can swipe down from anywhere and get the little menu. Small things like that are already built in which is pretty nice
“Switching over was easy, just convince all of your family and loved ones to download separate apps on their phones in order to message, video call, and track your location”
I remember when I had Family Link, and it was a terrible experience. To be honest, it really affected how I viewed Android phones and made my new phone feel less special. Before that, I had an iPhone with nothing restrictive on it, so the phone felt like it wasn’t functioning the way it should. I couldn’t even sign into my Google accounts, which made it feel useless. Before getting the new phone, I wasn't even using it for more than 2 hours a day so I just felt like a 9 year old with all of the restrictions.
Care plus should give you white glove service. But you pay for apples customer service with being required to buy into the entire ecosystem to get what you pay for.
Samsungs care plus is horrific, can still take weeks/months to return your device and even then it may not be fixed. there is a reason it 1 star on google reviews. it's not even comparable to Apple's "Applecare+" where it will be fixed/replaced the same day.
I just switched from an iphone 14 pro max to the S24 Ultra after owning iphones since the 4s and its been incredible. Its 100% a way more capable phone. I do also use an m1 ipad pro, mac studio, and macbook air and believe it or not you can still use those devices and own a samsung phone at the same time.
I was a lifelong Android user since the first Android phone that came to market. Last year I switched to an IPhone , and of course there are things I like about apple but..... I miss Android so much. My biggest problem with apple is the keyboard to type on is absolutely atrocious. I am going back asap.
What do you think of the S24 Ultra and the Samsung ecosystem?
Also, you can get the wallpaper here: geni.us/WALLPAPER_1
Samsung's ecosystem is not as fluid as Apple's for sure...I have both. Apple's works better..."it just works"...but I choose my S24+ because my 15PM is utterly boring
Is the best ecosystem to me. I use a Windows PC at work and it works seamlessly with my phone, at home I have a Samsung fridge washer and dryer, TV and even a smart vacuum. I currently use the Galaxy watch 6 classic and the Galaxy buds pro 2 As of right now I don't own a Samsung tablet but I really don't feel the need for one. But everything I use works just fine in my daily life style
I haven't experienced the iPhone ecosystem. However, i've got buch of friends using it, so i have something to compare the samsung ecosystem with. And this is an incredible ecosystem ! The synergy between the phone, the watch 6 classic, the tablet, and even windows works flawlessly. The only complaint i have is that samsung didn't make a dedicated monitor to fully exploit dex. Like, it would be great to have a sort of laptop, but without any cpu or gpu, to have a sort of computer of which the price could be way lower than the galaxy book. Maybe they will be doing it in the future 🤞
Would love it. I got me self an iPhone 14 pro, but after 1 month got back to Samsung S21 Ultra. Never had problem with the NFC. Like for years.
I happily have your iPhone 15 pro max if you don’t want it
made the switch from iphone to S23 ultra a year ago and very happy with that choice. Those that want to talk trash on Andriod really have not used it for extended perioid of time lately.
Those who trash talk either can’t open their minds to why Apple/Android doesn’t satisfy everyone’s wants and needs. I switch back and forth between the two and they are just awesome machines.
I think most Apple loyalists assume all of Android is like what you get on a budget Android phone. They don't realize the flagships directly compete in quality and features with iPhone
@battery_wattage one of the most sensible comments I have read in these threads about the differences. I haves used both and agree they are both great, however android is just a little more open for those who love to tinker.
No one is talking trash about android. Android users been getting defensive lately for no reason.
Android flagships*
I've tried to do the opposite after using android for over 13 years, and I've found the iOS is the main reason I canceled it altogether. It's so limiting that it's frustrating to use on daily basis. No universal back swipe or button, no clipboard (VERY important for me), app settings aren't intuitive, can't split screen, notifications are horrible, and so on. It's very stable yes but it's severely lacking behind android in terms of UX and features.
A closed mansion is always safer/simpler than the actual outside world- That's how I view ios vs Android.
You don’t realize how limiting IOS is unless you’ve been gone for a while. I’m back to my old 14Pro for the first time since Dec 2023. Somehow it feels like stepping back 2 years in time.
That is true. But...some people like the simple life!
I feel the same coming from Huawei p30 pro 🤔 Like I went back to 2015 or so by buying Iphone 15 pro max. But, I'd say it depends on the personal preference now. But still, iphone is stealing money from you by missing out on everything android os is capable of compared iOs.
Limiting like what? Like not being able to pirate apps?
That’s because the iPhone 14 Pro is two years old 😊
@valleysofneptunehaha. Who told you that. S24 ultra easily supports 120 fps bro. Just don't day anything before you know for sure
you talk about drowning your iphone 11 and getting a replacement, My mom had her S24 in the washer and dryer went through a full cycle and still worked no issues 😂
3 years newer phone will of course handle more...
@@chubbednugget6721 And more clean phone!
@@hoigizghoigizg6408 3 years? try 5 lol. We're at iphone 16 now
@@hoigizghoigizg6408 right…
@@chubbednugget6721 WOW. 😳
I was a life long Iphone user, I even worked for the company for 6 years. I swiched to android late last year and I absolutely love it. Currently using the s24 ultra and even tried to switch back to the iphone a few weeks ago. I lasted a week... haha
Even on One UI, you don't have to swipe from the top to bring down the notification, there's a setting that you can enable, so that you can swipe down anywhere from the home screen to bring down the notification.
That's just it to many settings to adjust to get it just right out of the box. Many of which take days to figure out where they are at. Iphone is just simpler and clear cut and i used android since s4
@@mikedimond8816 the setting just for anyone who want to change anything. if you doesnt want to do, just want to use right it out of the box like iphone, just dont open the setting lol
@@mikedimond8816😂
@@mikedimond8816 agreed
Same on Stock Android and Moto UX
As far as the NFC goes, I believe the NFC transmitter on a Samsung phone is in the middle as opposed to the iPhone where its on the top of the phone. In the video, it looks like you keep trying to tap the top of the phone instead of the middle of the phone. I have a S23 Ultra and it works perfectly every time I use it.
I guess I didn't think about that. I use both but I am more accustomed to Android. I thought the NFC was always on the middle of the phone. Whenever I pay with the iPhone I would tap on the middle of the phone and it works.
yep, is it
s23 ultra nfc antenna is attached to the battery
This guy is always trying to use a Samsung as he uses his iPhone
@@RagingBad hes a hater
It's next to the camera on the S24 Ultra, I never have a problem using it with Google Pay and Samsung Pay
was so anti android since the dawn of time, switched 2 weeks ago and am loving my S24 Ultra, never had a problem with NFC - great vid !
Can't believe apple worshippers. It's SOOOOOO BAD. everything iPhone. Not just now either, the original Motorola Droid was so far superior even then. Apple hasn't changed anything in 15 years
Please check out videos and guides that shows features. Cause the amount of stuff it can do. That is helpfull is insane. Like atm I can double tap the back to get calculator up(or any app you want) or the routine functions is incredible and flexible. And after having iphone for 2 years im so happy to get all the shortcuts back
BTW if you orefer the iphone navigation over android you can change it so it navigates like the iphone
And you can modify what the powerbutton does.
Was against android for years. The fold 6 sold me. I'm not going back now.
@@thewireman134 I think worshipping or revering any of these hunks of metal and plastic is goofy
I JUST switched to my s24 yesterday. I was a longtime apple user since the 4s. lately, i've been a little bored with that side of the world. im really liking this switch back. i had legacy androids like the HTCs, s3, mytouch, sidekick android. I forgot how many dang settings for everything there are.
You will go back to Apple… have you?
Also been using apple since they first came out but have had a s24U for a few weeks and it's 1000 times better
What about camera, is it not worse than iphones?
@@TheBeleon iphone buyes cameras from sony phones xd. And the S24 has around 120 Megapixels (every company counts Mp diffrently)
@@gub556 why it's 1000 times better?... Thinking of switching, but I'm not sure. I have the 15 Pro Max
On unfocused photos like 7:27, you can change the autofocus on people in the gallery by simply swiping the photo up and changing the background effect.
This also isn’t even a Software thing more than it is a camera thing. I’m a portrait photographer and my $3000 canon r6 does the same exact thing
I want to say I've had absolutely no issues with NFC or Google pay, I did notice you hold your phone in a weird way, as if the signal came from the top of your phone, the way NFC works you need the phone and the reader to be parallel to each other. I always aim for the reader as if it was a wireless charger and I was about to charge my phone and I've had no issues this way. The few times I've had to try twice it was because I failed to do this but I quickly got the hang of it.
And about the custom notification sounds I believe that's a dev issue, I've noticed a couple of my apps do have a custom sound and it's the same one on my iPhone
It's the fact that iPhone have a 360° nfc. Some androids starts to do that too, the cheaper Chinese ones I think
For the contactless payements I use my own bank app, and had never ever had any issues. This is the best secured possibility.
Okey that's cool.@@ADFaried
Also NFC is on the other side of the Camera. NOT on the camera or the wireless charging pad.
Android totally has the "your password is used on the dark web" feature. It's originally a Google feature.
1Password is still far superior to Google's own password manager!
@@PeteMatheson But it's also paid, duh
@@stearless Yeah, and it's only $1.50 a month, so I reckon it's worth it for the extra security and features!
@@PeteMatheson I understand you are paid to promote it in the video, but Bitwarden does the same thing, is open source, and free.
@@PeteMatheson why would we pay for an inferior product?
I still consider myself to be a primarily Android person. I first bought an iPad in 2022 and an iPhone 13 Pro a year and a half ago. I honestly don’t understand the appeal of the ecosystem, never used it. What I love about the iPhone, though, is Face ID and the quality of the video and Camera. It really surprises me that with the iPhone what I see in front of me is what the phone captures. No saturated colours, no over sharpening.
Have you tried samsung ulta phones?
@@destertew no, I was very satisfied with my Honor 20 for as long as it was getting updates. The only reason I changed device.
@@GeorgeGiann yes but that doesn't constitute all of the high end phones for Android.
Also, ultra phones from samsung have 7 years of updates promised so no issues there
21:00 actually, i had a samsung 512 GB galaxy s23 Ultra, sended it to warranty because it top speaker was doing some weird noise and samsung replaced my S23U for a s24U with same storage...
what is the warranty period of Samsung?
@@marvelousmyra5626 EU is 3 years
@@marvelousmyra5626 uk is two years
The ability to swipe down anywhere on the home screen to get the notification panel is part of the Samsung UI as well. Your notification sound issue is a little bit confusing you like the idea of being able to set up different ones for different notifications, but you don't have time to set it up??? Also, no matter how far any settings is hide in the settings, you can just search it, and it is there immediately. Also try Swiftkey keyboard as well. And don't forget to change that shat Samsung phone dialer for something much better. Some real T9 search capable one ;)
Absolutely love mine. Zero desire to pick up my 15 PM since I've been using it.
nfc on samsung and other android is located in the center of the phone but on iphone it's on top
Yep, but even then - it doesn't work.
@@PeteMatheson true :D
@@PeteMatheson on every clip you showed using it , every time u were trying with the top of the phone it didn't work and then u pushed it a little further and putted the center of it a it just worked.
@@PeteMathesonIt definitely does works every time on my phone. You have to realize you're not using an iPhone which NFC is at the top. The S24U NFC is in the middle of the phone. You need not blame the phone, you need to learn learn how to use the phone.
@@PeteMatheson works every single time I use it
I use both phones they are just amazing it’s just two different ecosystems but eventually the S24Ultra dominates the game …
you taught me soo much about my phone that i never knew about, for example the blox spam calls, I HAAAD NO IDEA I COULD DO THAAT!!! thank you
It does it automatically so it's hard to notice it
That's not even the beginning of features it can do
Some carriers like Verizon block those integrated features and then make you pay a few dollars a month to get it back...
I like hearing your opinions about the switch. It's really cool to hear. Glad you are enjoying the phone and sticking with it. 😊
Interesting video, since you're wearing an Apple Watch Ultra on your left wrist while recording this video. Did you REALLY focus 100% on Android?
I was thinking the same. Thought it was locked in a box with his iPhone 🤔
He got the Samsung watch on the other wrist. Watch carefully. He wears both
You can find these kind of videos of him with every new model of Samsung or Google for over 3 years...
I had the same problem with NFC like you in the beginning when switching from iPhone to Samsung. I found that the NFC chip is not at the same place as it is on the iPhone, it is more in the middle/beneath the camera. If you hold the phone horizontally instead of vertically which you do now, it wont fail. It doesnt for me anyway.
Watching you try to tap to pay was...frustrating. NFC is basically right under the camera array. Don't just punch the NFC reader with the top of your phone...
I'll be honest, I've had trouble with this phone as well, and my last phone was an Oppo Find X3 which I never had a single problem with. I think the NFC reader on this phone is a bit unreliable.
Probably didn't use the best b-roll clips to show off this feature :D But me swiping in at the gym was with the NFC positioned in exactly the right place.
It's not right under the camera array on the S24 series, it's next to them.
Jup it is right to the camera.
10:50 if you store your passwords in your Google account, it does actually warn you of data leaks. I got 2 warnings actually in the past years.
Just ordered an s24 Ultra after all the content. We’ll see if it’s enough to win be back after 7 years on iPhone. The 15 Pro has been great…
Let me know how you get on, I've always considered giving Android a try again after using an iPhone for a few years.
If any phone's gonna do it, It'll be the S24 Series.
@@PeteMatheson You're right about the Apple eco system locking you in though. I currently have an Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook Pro and an iPhone, so switching is quite difficult, that's the only thing that puts me off.
Yeah we’ll see. The s21 Ultra *almost* pulled me away a few years ago. But with RCS coming, it seems more compelling. I have Watch Ultra, iPad, Macs, HomePods, AirPods, etc. And I use much of the software and iCloud for work and productivity. So I think my biggest issues will be finding new workflows outside of the Apple apps.
@@InfamousNathan My first smart phone was an iPhone and I've used the iPhone 5 and 6 and they were great at their time. So instead of getting the iPhone 7 I decided to try an Android phone which was the galaxy s7 edge and wow... Did realize what I was missing. If you like to personalize your phone then yeah you will love android. Besides Samsung I've also used an Oppo phone so I guess you'll enjoy android phones no matter which brand you pick. As for me from the moment I switched to Android I've never gotten back to iPhone. Maybe in the future I'll come back to iPhone again if they finally reduce the size of that camera punch hole.
The problem is this is not realistic. Normal people don’t have thousands and thousands of dollars to switch phones and tablets and computers and watches and earbuds to make everything work right just to switch to another OS.
I found that if you tap the phone lower down. Like middle of the phone it works flawlessly. I think it'd the placement of the NFC chip
Yep. Google password manager
Out of every video I ever seen about switching yours in the only one that might have actually convinced me . Only think keeping off is the idea of having to switch sooo much and change how I do everything.
It's a big change for sure - and definitely not trying to persuade anybody to which phone they should use. It all comes down to personal preference at the end of the day.
I just enjoy trying different phones out and it was fun finding alternatives - if you feel like it's going to be a pain in the backside then it probably will be :)
I live in a small town in eastern Finland where we have no support for any phone manufacturer. we once had an official Samsung repair shop for a while, but it wasn't profitable in such a small town and ended up unprofitable.
Which town do you live in? I used to live in Kangasala near Tampere (1990 -> 2000).
@@stevennovakovich2525 we have annual big Opera Festival
Hey man dont forget to zoom in on the moon and for videos put it in uhd 60 and theres a 200 megapixel camera in photo mode if you want the pure detail in your shot without using the 100x zoom and the camera has an astronomy mode on expert raw under the "more" section on the camera click the star thing on the top right corner then "show" then it tells you wich stars your pointing at and with a tripod you can use it like a telescope it lets you set the timer for 4 minutes, 7 minutes, and 10 minutes it litterally absorbs the light from the stars just keep it still this phone is amazing and the stabilizing mode in video mode by clicking the dude on the top of your video screen and the phone also has auto framing in video mode it will use AI to track you without your camera having to move you go in video mode and click the circle on the bottom left and it will track the person your looking at its so sickkkk please use it more its a telescope bro zoom in on the moon yourll thank me later enjoy your telescope
zooming in on the moon is a AI generated photo not the actual moon.
if you're taking pictures of the moon you might as well download them from the internet they will be higher quality
@@jmanownz985 what?
@@ferdinandmagellan9210 it uses ai to make a moon. you can look it up
For the portrait with the boys I think after you took the picture you can select the objects you want to focus on 🤷🏾♂️
I switched to Samsung 7 years ago and never had any of the issues you talked about. I can bring my phones to 5 different independent repair shops in my area and in almost every case have it fixed in hours. I keep my last phone as a backup and have only used it once. You know you're misleading people.
Used iPhone for over 6 years every year new model, recently switched to s24 ultra. Using Google wallet an I was surprised how much faster is NFC pay then iPhone. Using s24 1 month now and every time I pay something I would be surprised that it works so fast on more of distance then iPhone
A Mohawk and a Porsche🔥🔥 what a life…
Great video champ
haha! Living the dream
I never needed a 'samsung store', ever. And I have had Samsung for as long as I have Smartphones!!
I enjoyed watching the video! I'm waiting for my S24 ultra to arrive! .. subscribed.
Phone vs phone is one thing. How about ecosystem vs ecosystem? I don’t use iphone because it’s the most advanced tech wise. I use it because it’s consistent, reliable and easy to use. The other big thing is the apple ecosystem; macbook, apple tv, homepod, homekit, apple watch and air tags. How does the equivalent android/windows/whatever ecosystem compare? Is the integration as seamless and easy to use?
The thing about the contactless pay in general why it gets confuse. Cause if the system lacks apple pay, Samsung pay and Google pay you may put it on the card reader itself and it may work. Like where you swipe the card it may work.
@@NeopardusApollo not any more Samsung sadly removed this feature with the s21
What keyboard are you using? It's just beautiful when you're typing.
Beeper was a new to/for me, Thank you for this one. I will set it up properly after your video.
The i touch is new to/for me..thanks to your comment i buy one
10:48 it actually does, my friend got one yesterday. the passwords have to be stored on the google account tho
Nope you can store on Samsung browser
Don't use Samsung keyboard use Gboard. And if you want to occasionally switch to any of those Samsung Smart features you can just simply do that easily. There's a keyboard button at the bottom that you can switch quickly to and from each custom keyboard 👌🏾
Yes, Apple has that as well.
I tried numerous times to switch from iPhone to numerous flagship Google Pixel and Samsung phones but I ended up returning or selling all of them and going back to the IPhone. Apple is just higher quality across the board from user experience, hardware, apps, and of course customer service.
Be careful switching your photo library to Google photos. If you don’t pay then your photos will be compressed. My brother is an artist and he lost a tonne of his old work because he switched from iCloud to Google photos and everything got compressed.
Skill issue
Should've stuck with iClouds
Yeah Samsung photos better
@@Hhhh22222-wnope
@@DougSawyerDoug lol okay bro 🤣
Honestly, customer support quality really depends on region where you live. In Czechia for example, we have no Apple stores, but many Samsung stores, so I feel the situation would be exact opposite in my area.
i hope everyone will switch from iphone to android 🙂
I hope everyone will switch to what properly satisfies them. Not everyone needs a Pro/Ultra phone. Not everyone can truly utilize all features specific to an OS.
@valleysofneptune you can buy a cheap android..and build a PC for the price of an iPhone 😁
@@gautamramesh2670no you can't, even if you could have a pc that is completely missing the point of having a mobile gaming device, either way if you can afford an iPhone you can afford a budget gaming pc, no need to cheap out just to save a bit of money
@valleysofneptune Nah, for GPU demanding games, the S24 Ultra handles better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max does.
@valleysofneptunetell the world how you know absolutely nothing
Apple has many users for a reason. Neither Apple nor Samsung is perfect. Just choose the phone that best suits your needs.
I switched from Android to iPhone last Christmas. I'm fine with it.
@horridohobbies wrong! Samsung is 10x better than iPhone. Samsung manufactures the chip and the provides the oled display screens for apple
@DanielOliva-l2r calm down, theirs no right or wrong. Just bc theirs more features on one phone, doesn't mean it appeals to ppl better.
And I'm on a samsung
@@horridohobbies apple has many users because the marketing push is strong and many people, who never tried anything else, just create an apple world for the others.
@@wrednuch Many people who never tried the iPhone created an Android world for others.
Many people also switch between Android and iPhone.
@@horridohobbies I can tell many Android to iPhone stories end up a disaster while it works the other way quite well. Myself an example.
Ok, so this might sound strange. But I work in the NFC Tech field.
And from what I know, most nfc chip receivers in the uk Are running at a lower voltage. And, since the newer, Samsung model phones are using faster and quicker protocols for the. NFC reading, there could be a simple communication issue between the newest Samsung models and nfc chips used in the uk. Hope this helps❤
Me watching this video from my iPhone
Google password will let you know if a password is compromised
PLEASE try using the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic or Watch 5Pro, they are great offering a lot of fitness features and customization along with syncing incredibly well with your Galaxy phone. My Galaxy Watch 5Pro battery lasts for 3 days and has a titanium case which is really nice.
Yup get 3+ days battery
I just can’t switch. Not only with Apple absolute hands down best support and service…. But there is nothing better than an Apple Watch!!! I love and rely on my Apple Watch so heavily. And now the Apple Card…. It has 4.50 high yield saving account. They just offer so much more than Samsung or Android PERIOD!
Wish they offered the Apple Card outside of the US
Same, it's apple support and Applecare+ for me, I know if I have a problem it will be fixed the same day.
When I was with Samsung i waited weeks for a repair and in the end they told me to go back to Amazon for a replacement as they couldn't fix the issue (it was overheating.) Just shocking service.
Samsung may offer more half baked features on the phone, but Apple software always feels polished and reliable. Wish the card was available in the UK.
But Samsung beats Apple (battery life)
@@mukeloncube nah… not really. It’s the same. But charging isn’t a concern. It’s all the features you get with iPhone. You can literally have the best of both worlds. Google apps & Apple apps. More tools the better 😊
We can argue about that the whole day but you know exactly that battery wise, Samsung has been way ahead then Apple, I last charged my phone yesterday , I woke it's still on 17%
IPhone would've switched off a long time ago😅, listen I don't hate IPhones, love them so much but the battery life is not the one.
One tap on the screen is all you need to do wherever you want the camera to focus on
Samsung ai keyboard is awesome . Comes really handy for non native english speakers
Watch 6 classic. Full day battery life after the first week ( it learns your usage patterns )
Amazing informative video as well, watching on my S24 Ultra ❤
I was an apple user since the very beginning and I recently switched to Samsung S24 ultra and also bought a Samsung watch ultra and trust me this is by far the best switch I have ever made in terms of multi tasking, battery backup, and many more features. I still use my iPhone as my secondary device but I don’t feel like using as much as i use my s24 ultra. This phone is an absolute beast ngl!!!
I love android but I can’t fully switch away from my iPad. I really want to try beeper but I’ve been put in a waiting list. I don’t like the feature on the Apple where it tells you that your password has been compromised because it let me know about 2 or 3 years ago that I had a password that was compromised so I changed it on the say so of that. And I checked later that day and the Google account that I changed the password I didn’t actually need to so I was locked out of that Google account for 3 months
There's no longer a waiting list to join Beeper
This is quality content. Someone get this man a foldable like the Fold 5
Had a few of them! I'd love a foldable flagship!
18:00 Pretty sure it's up to app developers to implement custom notifications sounds for Android
Under notifications and advance settings under the settings screen. He needs to go over to the option marked "Manage notification categories for each app",
Notification categories menu will appear on the notification settings screen for each app.,
It is, but they did it for iPhone so mad they're not on android too?
Done this already - on the 24 they're hidden under advanced settings and and like the ring example, they just don't work unless you spend ages customising them yourself :)
Actually I have a S24 ultra and had no issues with NFC readers. BTW now you can switch to Galaxy watch ultra, another problem solved 😉😁
What about a Samsung watch? You have to use Samsung Pay. There is no trouble, what are you doing? It could be the devices that you are using, the phone is solid...
On Samsung watches you can use Google or Samsung Pay
I used a 14 pro max for work for 12 painful months then switched back to my pixel 7 pro. I don't know how people stand using the iphone if they also have used a flagship android phone...absolutely baffles me.
After sales services, keychain, apple pay , recording videos , sound quality eco system , and night photography are way better on iphone.
It’s frustrating to see reviewers try not to hurt android users feelings .
FYI, google does notify users if they see a password has been compromised. It's happened to me in the past.
16:37 interesting, here in Latin America I have no issues with NFC put it close to the device, works all the time, also with my Samsung watch
even as a primarily samsung user, and secondary iphone user (due to certain apps), i must say apple customer service has always been delightful, while i cringe just at the idea of visiting or calling samsung service.
Samsung has more features, but as you said the Apple customer service is literally miles ahead. same with Applecare+ compared to Samsung care.
I just couldn't go back to Samsung and risk having to use their customer service again.
Hey pete, pls answer, so do you think picking up the s24 ultra is bettwr over those other chinese brands that brag their cameras? I do have the 24U as well
They all have their benefits. I do think the S24 or Pixel 8 are definitely the stand out android devices this year
Of course and China steals your info
I switch to the s24 ultra last week, wow! It's a crazy phone. It's perfect
I store my passwords in google and i do get dark web monitoring for my passwords integrity.
Ah yep Google does via Chrome, but it doesn't work outside of Chrome which is no good for me.
@@PeteMatheson It definitely does work outside Chrome. The Google Password Manager has been made into an independent app for a while now.
Better yet, switch to Dashlane. Top notch security, endless features, dark web monitoring, password quality notifications, repeated passwords notifications and free Hotspot Shield Premium included.
@@PeteMatheson Alright i need to ask, what are you using instead? :)
@@PeteMathesonIt does work outside chrome too. Chrome is the last browser I go to. The password manager is built into the phone itself.
Your experience with Apple is NOT normal for most people. Most people get absolutely destroyed by them.
Nice shot of the homepod and samsung together and their almost impossible relarionship 😂
😆 even worse they're a pair and I haven't used them for 3 months 😑
I have to agree with the customer support experience from Samsung. It's not great. 1st of all I live in Brussels and there is only 1 Samsung store which is not even in Brussels anymore with only paid parking (they don't reimburse you even if they ask you to come back again to collect your new/repaired device). Then, my Flip 5 got dead pixels on the screen and battery issues around 1 month of having it and they took the phone to repair, which they told me would take 1 week, instead of just replacing it with a new one. Luckily I had my old Flip 3 around which also has some screen issues that make it almost inoperable and they wanted to charge me 300€ to repair it. I got my flip 5, immediately sold it and got a S24 Ultra with a promotional Watch 6. I am still waiting for my watch 6 to arrive as I keep going back and forth with Samsung to try and see when it will be delivered. They say I purchased the S24U outside the promotional days but it's not true and I showed them the purchase proof 2 days before the promo ended. I love all my Samsung phones (I have s22U, Flip 3, s24U) but their service is awful
Any one use cross platform apps will be easy to switch for IOS to android or vice versa
We bought 2 s23 ultras back then with my dad, he bought the 1T storage unit, I bought the 512GB unit. I've never had a problem with NFC, but my father always has.
Also i don't think so in my country apple os providing such warranty. Maybe only for Western countries.
I'm in the UK
@@PeteMathesonhe meant countries where apple don't have a monopoly. I know.the UK and Europe dissolved this for apple but still
when my phone broke, I borrowed an old iphone 14 that's not used at that moment just to get by until I do my research and buy a new one. What a painful experience that was.
I really give Apple their props for being that great at marketing.
Apple service is undefeated, my iPad completely froze after updating they replaced it on the spot
🥰 Classic Apple!
I took my iPhone 13 Pro to an Apple Store in NYC, with a digital lens problem. They didn’t know what was happening and offered a change of lens , $200.00. I think they changed they’re minds now…
This is one thing Android fans ignore
come to croatia and have the same experience :D
@@Hhhh22222-w Yep, when my glaxy s10 went wrong Samsung care took 3 months to try and fix it, and in the end told me to just take it back to the retailer.
just awful experience. this is the main reason I went to apple, I know if I have a problem it will be fixed the same day.
Superb review
I Completely agree with spam calls messages pain in I phone is in it funny that same I phone considered as concerned about user privacy 😂
0:16 Nice flex😂
Samsung's Tap to Pay has worked with me without fault on a S20, S22 & S23. Same for my parents on their S22 & S24 Ultra. Tough luck mate.
And than switches right back when 16 pro launches 😂 y’all do these videos for money and promo, than switch again
@@mariocaruso5624 it's then....
I'm a creature of habit. Switching to an android phone would freak me out. Also, compatibility issue with alot of my current apple devices. Would be too expensive to switch
Ever heard of the galaxy watch
Pete, I absolutely love your video on the s24 ultra. For a 22 minute video you gave a Time pertinent information I didnt waste anyone's time. I sincerely appreciate it and I'm sure many others do as well.
Thank you Sir.
Super weird question but what keyboard skin was installed at 9:53?
Custom made skin on GoodLock app available at Galaxy store but not pre-installed. It's free though.
Had a Fold 5 and S24 Ultra and it always plays up at the David Lloyd barriers too, iPhones never have an issue
Heard of samsung watch?
I mostly agree with the issues section. However. I have grammarly installed on my s24 ultra without any outside launcher. Moreover, there's a setting that (when you're on the home screen) you can swipe down from anywhere and get the little menu. Small things like that are already built in which is pretty nice
“Switching over was easy, just convince all of your family and loved ones to download separate apps on their phones in order to message, video call, and track your location”
Thank fully no one I know uses an iphone
I also noticed about camera focus, specially when using portrait mode, my friends s24 ultra would be out of focused but my s22 ultra was perfect.
my s23ultra coming today😛😊
Great phone!
I remember when I had Family Link, and it was a terrible experience. To be honest, it really affected how I viewed Android phones and made my new phone feel less special. Before that, I had an iPhone with nothing restrictive on it, so the phone felt like it wasn’t functioning the way it should. I couldn’t even sign into my Google accounts, which made it feel useless. Before getting the new phone, I wasn't even using it for more than 2 hours a day so I just felt like a 9 year old with all of the restrictions.
Care plus should give you white glove service. But you pay for apples customer service with being required to buy into the entire ecosystem to get what you pay for.
Had care+ on my watch and it wasn't close to Apple. Not the worst thing in the world! But not as good
Samsungs care plus is horrific, can still take weeks/months to return your device and even then it may not be fixed. there is a reason it 1 star on google reviews. it's not even comparable to Apple's "Applecare+" where it will be fixed/replaced the same day.
I just switched from an iphone 14 pro max to the S24 Ultra after owning iphones since the 4s and its been incredible. Its 100% a way more capable phone. I do also use an m1 ipad pro, mac studio, and macbook air and believe it or not you can still use those devices and own a samsung phone at the same time.
Beautiful phone. Wish Samsung came out with its own OS.
Camera work, well edited with awesome colours sounds, rewatchable. ❤
Thank you very much!
I was a lifelong Android user since the first Android phone that came to market. Last year I switched to an IPhone , and of course there are things I like about apple but..... I miss Android so much. My biggest problem with apple is the keyboard to type on is absolutely atrocious. I am going back asap.
"Enhances the life of regular people." Thanks mate and welcome to the bright side of tech.