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Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – Full comparison (Video)

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Today we’re going to be comparing Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus to Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4. I realized that there are a limited range of “comparisons” that can happen between these two devices, but we’re going to touch on some of the most important factors between the two such as design, software, features, and cameras.

I’m not going to make this a battle between iOS and Android as many people have their own preferences which lead them to one platform or another. Either way, these two devices are shaping up to be the most coveted large screen smartphones of 2014 and it makes sense to compare them and help you make an informed decision…

First up, we have the iPhone 6 Plus. This is the Apple’s first shot at a larger device or “phablet” and aside from a recording breaking opening weekend, it hasn’t been an easy launch for the iPhone 6 Plus. Controversy aside, let’s find out what makes this thing tick.

iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4 specifications

Starting out with specifications, the iPhone 6 Plus features a 5.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 (401 ppi), a dual-core Apple A8 chip clocked at 1.4GHz, a quad-core PowerVR GX6450 GPU, 1GB of RAM, and a 2,915 mAh battery. There’s no denying the marginal update in specifications when compared to previous generation iOS devices, but that doesn’t mean there’s a huge performance gap between the iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4.

As for the Note 4’s specifications, we have a 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 (515 ppi), a quad-core 2.7GHz Snapdragon 805 processor (Exynos variant in some models), Adreno 420 GPU, 3GB of RAM, and a 3,220 mAh battery. On paper, it would seem that the Note 4 is miles faster than the iPhone 6 Plus. Every single detail on that spec sheet points to a better device, but as real world usage has proved in the past, that’s not always the case. Either way, your preference will probably be based on the overall ecosystem and each device’s features/functionality.

Check out our Galaxy Note 4 vs iPhone 6 Plus comparison video below:

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This is one of the first premium built Samsung phones to hit the market. Samsung has taken an entirely different design approach this time around. The Galaxy Note 4’s sleek metal frame feels great in the hand. It’s definitely a step up compared to the Galaxy Note 3, but we’re still left with some plastic elements such as the back cover which hides the battery, Micro SIM card, and MicroSD card slot.

Design and layout

As far as layout goes, the front of the Note 4 features an earpiece, the appropriate sensors, a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera, updated capacitive navigation buttons, and a home button with a built-in fingerprint scanner. On the left side of the Note 4, you’ll find its color-matched volume rocker, while the right side is home to the power button. On the top we have a 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster, and a small microphone. At the bottom we have a pair of microphones, Micro USB charging port, and the S Pen. Finally, on the back side you’ll find a 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization (up to UHD quality video), LED flash, heart rate sensor, and a small speaker.

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Galaxy Note 4 vs iPhone 6 Plus – design.

Moving over to Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus, on the front you’ll find an earpiece, the appropriate sensors, 1.2-megapixel front facing camera, and the circular home button with a built-in fingerprint scanner that Apple calls Touch ID. On the left side of the iPhone 6 Plus we have the sleep/wake button and its Nano SIM card tray, while the right side features volume buttons and a mute switch. You won’t find anything on the top of the iPhone 6 Plus, but the bottom features a microphone, 3.5mm headphone jack, Lightning port for charging, and a small speaker. Lastly, on the back we have an 8-megapixel camera and dual-LED flash with optical image stabilization capable of shooting up to 1080p video at 30/60 frames per second and up to 240 frames per second at 720p.

Both devices feature NFC, but Apple is rolling out a new mobile payment platform called Apple Pay which may prove to be useful for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users. This isn’t the first mobile payment platform to hit the market, but it may be the first one to catch on. Unfortunately, we won’t know for sure until a couple of years have passed.

iOS vs Android?

Obviously there’s going to be a big difference between the user experience and features on each device. The iPhone 6 is running iOS 8 which is a very simplistic experience overall. Apple keeps iOS fine-tuned and under control for the most part, but that’s not always a good thing for everyone. Without modifying the software or jailbreaking the device, you’re going to miss out on a lot of the customization options that Android offers. The bottom line is, iOS mostly offers the same software experience on the iPhone 6 Plus as it does on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 5s. I’m not going to get in-depth with the features that iOS 8 brings to the table, but if you’d like to find out more about them check out our top 20 features article.

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Android and iOS are very different mobile operating systems.

With the Samsung Galaxy Note 4, you’re getting a very specific set of features that will only apply to the Note line of smartphones. While these features won’t be for everyone, Samsung’s S Pen will provide an experience like no other smartphone out there, but only if you’re going to take advantage of it. You’ll also be able to multitask with the Galaxy Note 4. This will allow you to open multiple app windows at once or stack one app above another for a split screen experience. I’ve detailed all of the S Pen and multitasking features in our Galaxy Note 4 vs Note 3 article and if you’d like to find out more, check it out here.

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Galaxy Note 4 mutitasking features.

Of course, Samsung’s Android overlay TouchWiz will provide a wide variety of software features that you won’t find on iOS, but some users may find the interface a bit cluttered. Samsung tends to offer something for everyone within TouchWiz and the Galaxy Note 4 is no different. At the end of the day, the S Pen, multitasking features, new metal frame design, and its 5.7-inch QHD display will be the deciding factors when purchasing a Galaxy Note 4. Do you care about these features? If you’d like to find out more about what the S Pen offers, be sure to check out our Note 4 vs Note 3 comparison article.

One handed use

It’s almost expected that you’ll use the Note 4 with two hands. It’s a very large device that comes with a stylus. If you’re looking for a smartphone that can be easily used with one hand, you may not enjoy the Note 4. At the same time, you may experience this same issue with the iPhone 6 Plus.

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iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Reachability.

Apple would like you to believe that everything can be done on the iPhone 6 Plus with the combination of one hand and its Reachability feature, though that’s not always true. With a double tap of the home button, iOS will slide the user interface down to the middle of the screen to make the top half of its elements accessible. It’s a handy feature in some cases, but you’re usually better off just using two hands with the device. Also because of their larger sizes, the iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4 may be difficult to use if you have smaller hands.

Camera quality

It’s widely known that more megapixels doesn’t equal superior picture quality. Both cameras feature optical image stabilization, but Samsung’s Note 4 has a 16-megapixel sensor, while the iPhone 6 Plus comes in with half the specs at just 8-megapixels. Both cameras take excellent pictures.

iPhone 6 Plus camera samples (8-megapixel sensor)

It’ll be hard for most people to tell the difference between each camera in acceptable lighting. The optical image stabilization on both devices help keep pictures crisp and clean, but you may find that the colors and contrast slightly vary between the two.

Galaxy Note 4 camera samples (16-megapixel sensor)

For video, the iPhone 6 Plus shoots 1080p at 30 or 60 frames per second and as we’ve demonstrated in a cinematic camera test, it’s capable of some fantastic quality. With the Galaxy Note 4, you’re getting up to UHD quality video. This camera also proved to be amazing in our recent camera test. If you care about resolution, the Galaxy Note 4 is going to be a clear choice when it comes to the camera, but both devices capture excellent photos and video overall.

Which one should you buy?

As I’ve mentioned, this isn’t really a battle between iOS and Android, it’s a battle between what fits your needs the best. With the Galaxy Note 4, you’re getting a good amount of very specific software features along with S Pen functionality, but not everyone will take advantage of them. However, if you need a high quality device with a large 5.7-inch QHD display, it’ll be hard to find that combination at the moment.

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Which smartphone do you prefer?

If you’re looking for simplicity, the iPhone 6 Plus may be the route to go. Apple has a strong grip on its software and services and likes to keep them under a very manageable umbrella. This isn’t a bad thing in any way, and if you’re familiar with other iOS devices you won’t have any trouble figuring out the iPhone 6 Plus. With Samsung and other Android devices, there will be a wide variety of software features that you’ll discover over the course of ownership.

Both Apple and Samsung have made excellent devices here. This decision will come down to which mobile OS you’re invested in the most and whether or not you’ll take advantage of the features that Samsung brings to the table with the Galaxy Note 4. Hopefully we’ve provided enough detail to help you make an informed purchase. It’s obvious that these two devices are designed for completely different personalities, but which one is right for you? Let us know what you think with a comment below.

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Comments

  1. Michael Superczynski - 9 years ago

    I don’t care for copies.
    I’d rather have an original.

    • vandiced - 9 years ago

      You rather have a Note?

    • thejuanald - 9 years ago

      The Note is definitely original, and the iPhone 6 plus is pretty much a copy.

      • vandiced - 9 years ago

        Lol ok “original” is pushing it. It wouldn’t exist had the iPhone not inspired it. But for sure the 6+ would not exist if it were’t for inspiration from the Note.

    • Fallenjt JT - 9 years ago

      Only dumb people thinks “size” is originality.

      • Mcdufus Dufus - 9 years ago

        Yeah and even dumber people think that size is the only thing that sets the Note apart.

  2. Lee (@leemahi) - 9 years ago

    oneofthenine.com has me soooo scared to even consider an iPhone at this time.

    • Wes Hilliard (@zagarz) - 9 years ago

      great they have proven that 137 people out of around 30 million iPhone 6 users have bent phones in the month since the release. it took the one weekend for 9 owners to bend their phones. lets do some math we all learned in grade school. if 9 bend in 2 days and 137 bend in 30 days is this still a problem. i will help out. no its not. its exactly proportional about 4.5 “reported” per day, and how many people actually posted un-doctored photos? how long will it take for people to understand this was all a dumb, overblown non-problem. just a manufacturing defect covered in warrantee if it was ever real at all. i still have no bend in my 6 plus. had it since day one.

      • Lee (@leemahi) - 9 years ago

        Dude, oneofthenine is a site that gets 300 page views a day. Nobody knows of that site. It’s not 139, it’s more like 50,000. I believe someone every 30 minutes around the world bends their iphone. And time will only increase these issues exponentially, unless Apple is hard at work fixing this. Just read Twitter. Every few minutes it’s another person complaining of a bent phone.

      • Fallenjt JT - 9 years ago

        I had my 6+ and it’s either in front or rear pocket most of the time. I wear tight jeans too, not skinny. When I sit down, iPhone 6+ resides comfortable in my front pocket, not in rear. I would not expect anyone to put it in rear pocket and sit down because it feels so uncomfortable and looks silly for half of the phone sticking out.
        Bottom line, if one sits with a phone in the rear pocket, his jeans pocket may tear before the phone bends. Why? Experiment was done on Levi’s jeans that it took only 12.5 kg force to separate the rear pocket while it took almost 90 lbs or 41kg to bend the iPhone 6+.

    • Mr. Grey (@mister_grey) - 9 years ago

      Thanks for the link to that “onofthenine.com” site, it was frigging hilarious. I looked through the entire thing and here are my conclusions:

      – totally “in your face” design, clearly a site for “bros.”
      – many (more than half certainly) of the posts were clearly from people with learning difficulties.
      – at least 5-10% or so seemed to be duplicate postings (different pics of of the same device).
      – about a third are simply a picture with no story so .. who knows what even happened?
      – many of the stories are flatly impossible (it bent in the car, while laying on the seat beside me).
      – very few adults and women posting, mostly young dudes.

      When you consider that a lot of young guys are going to *try* to bend it on purpose, I believe a lot of the bent phones could be explained in that way. Dude hands his phone to fellow dude, who bends it “just to see” and then hands it back. First dude is upset, and posts outrageous story in order to try to get his money back.

      When you add in the obvious lies, and the low IQ of most of these guys … well, do I have to spell it out?

      Anyway … hilarious. Everyone in my office had a good laugh. 20 minutes well spent! :-)

      • Lee (@leemahi) - 9 years ago

        Very good points. The dude factor is probably just the sample size that posts to social networks. I’m sure there are some 40 year olds in there. Probably some of them test bent them, or their friends bent them. But most people bent in their loose pant pockets pulling down over the curve of their thigh on 3 corners. I’m probably still getting one, but I’ll always be prepared to return it to Apple.

  3. x0epyon0x - 9 years ago

    Well done. This was a very informative article that I think truly compared the 2 devices, while avoiding the temptation to bash one phone/ecosystem and trumpet another. Thank you, Dom.

    • Lee (@leemahi) - 9 years ago

      I would like to bash Android because many of my friends that have Android tend not to have a lot of apps. And many of them are sideloading cracked apps or using the phone as a torrent downloaded and player. I’d like to bash Apple because the 6 plus should have had smaller bezels, the frame should have been less malleable (every few minutes on Twitter someone accidentally bends their phone, some with cases too. Could be heat warping as well. Oneofthenine.com ) i bash both of them for not improving their voice assistants to be more like IBMs Watson or Her’s Samantha. I don’t want to press the screen or any buttons just to look something up, in any case. Apple is the worst offender because I have to hold the Home button.

      • mechanic50 - 9 years ago

        You ever heard of “hey siri” feature no buttons needed to press. Or pull up feature of siri with no buttons needing to be pressed? And bend gate is an utter piece of garbage. Someone trying to garner hits on his website. Nothing more.

      • Paul Kolodziejski - 9 years ago

        IN THE NOTE YOU SAY ” HEY GALAXY ” AND IT WORKS THE SAME. I HEARD YOUR IPHONE HAS TO BE CHARGING TO BE ABLE TO USE ” HEY SIRI “

  4. giskardian - 9 years ago

    Not a battle between iOS and Android? So you mean I can run iOS on Samsung smartphones?

  5. Lee (@leemahi) - 9 years ago

    Hey Dom, between scrolling, pressing, and speaking to both devices, never mind the features, which gives you more confidence, and more smiles? So, between speed, responsiveness, accuracy.

    • Dom Esposito - 9 years ago

      It’s pretty equal between the two. Both are very responsive at this point. Impressive devices either way.

  6. sally (@FedGoat) - 9 years ago

    Why can’t people like both? You people act like your phone choice is a war that you must bring to others.
    I couldn’t care less if you hate apple and or samsung.
    I would love to own BOTH of these. I had the iphone 6 and 6+ each for 14 days. Ended up with New Moto X instead.
    I will buy and try the Note 4 in the near future. I may also have another 6+ in the next few months as well.
    In the mean time, pull your heads out and stop acting like you can’t like 2 things at once.

    • Fallenjt JT - 9 years ago

      You can’t like both because you’ll hate Android once you use iOS for awhile and vice versa. The point is which OS works the best for your needs and ecosystem. For me, it’s iOS since I have family across the globe with iPads and iPhones and iMessage, Facetime, App sharings and such work flawlessly. I don’t see any android device can come close to the iOS ecosystem for me and my family.

  7. George Pollen - 9 years ago

    Well, we can tell which phone the producer prefers… the iPhone 6 Plus is the one with a screen protector. Not sure a screen protector is needed, but I do know it detracts from the appearance and feel. I’ve never used one and haven’t had a scratch in 4 years, but I don’t stash my phone with keys or coins.

  8. sardonick - 9 years ago

    A combination of both phones with their features would be excellent. I want the pen and camera on my 6plus, as well as the customizable interface. I just got tired of my galaxy phones never getting updates on time and having issues because of the vast 3rd party allowances. This comparison though, makes it a tough decision which way to go.

  9. when we will ever see an apple to apple comparison!

  10. David Labate - 9 years ago

    Note 4 is great with the pen feature. could never write well with my finger!

  11. Devin Demuth - 9 years ago

    I can see a difference between the 8 mega pixel camera and the 16 mega pixel camera:

    First they look somewhat similar but I do notice that the iPhone pictures look slightly enhanced with after picture effects like contrast. Look at the purple flower picture and you will see what I mean. The natural lighting seems to be more noticeable on the Note 4.

    But these comparisons are weak and I’ll tell you why.

    Pixelation really matters when you do farther away pictures. Even pictures at 10, 15 and 20 feet would have really shown a difference with zoom capability and detail.

    I like apple but at least show the quality of the cameras as most people will not be within 2 feet of shooting something. 8-megapixels should have no downfall at this range but try to have a clear picture at 20 feet or further really makes a difference.

  12. bb1111116 - 9 years ago

    Good review. I have watched other iPhone 6+ / Note 4 comparisons and the one done by Pocketnow had even more detail.
    – Basically, the Note 4 has close to a desktop OS on a phone (movable windows, drag and drop, pen control of the OS).
    The question is; does a person want a full OS on a phone?
    Answer for me; no.
    – What iOS has is complete simplicity between devices. My wife and iPhone owners we know can pick up any iPhone and immediately know how to use it.
    – By contrast my best friend is thinking of getting a new Galaxy phone and today he is taking a class to learn about new Touch Wiz features.
    – This the classic difference between core Android users compared with typical iOS users.
    The core Android user wants to spend hours customizing their phones. It is entertainment for them.
    – By contrast the typical iOS user wants to immediately start a productive task on their phone.

  13. al0963 - 9 years ago

    IPhone 6 plus all the way, Android interface is garbage, iPhone better ecosystem, updates, I really don’t care and people that have ever used IOS will never leave our change that for no phone with pen, etc.

  14. Bria R. Williams - 9 years ago

    Hi Dom,
    So I’m a college student and I’m looking for a new phone. It will either be the Note 4 or the iPhone 6+. I watched your video which was super helpful but when it comes to customization is the Note 4 the best way to go? What were the other features that you were referring to that all users may and may not use? Will I be able to manage e-mail account(s) and stuff for classes?

    • iPrince (@_iPrince) - 9 years ago

      Get an iPhone! Especially if email management is a necessity.

      • Bria R. Williams - 9 years ago

        The Note looks amazing tho…can you give me another reason why I should choose iPhone over the Note?

      • xTrada - 9 years ago

        What’s wrong with the stock email manager? You can hook it up to all your email accounts just like with an iPhone.

        The Gmail client (which is the best on the market bar none) is opening up to all email accounts as well.

    • Jeff Drake - 9 years ago

      If you want a phone that is likely to still be functioning in a month, get an iPhone. If you want a company that will fix your phone in the unlikely event that it actually does break, get an iPhone. If you want something other than an iPhone, get something other than an iPhone, but PLEASE don’t get a Samsung. I repeat: their reliability and customer service rank just below a poke in the eye with a stick. You don’t want to have to deal with that.

    • Andrew Glossop - 9 years ago

      You could get an iPhone especially if you want a device from a company that just see’s you as a walking cash bag, if you want a device where if it goes wrong you have to book a slot, wait for days then be told it was your fault because you dare use it, if you want the most over size pointless bezels in the field, get an iPhone If you want a truly productive device, a device that can actually make use of the extra screen, a device where you actually produce documents and not just play games, get a Note 4.
      I have had Samsung’s for the last 6 years and not had a single fault, after 2 years the battery would still last 2 days, even a brand new iPhone can’t manage this. I have dropped them over and over again and never cracked it unlike my works iPhone 4 that shattered the screen when it fell less than a meter of my desk on to a soft floor. Sure some will go on and on about apps but all the apps you really need are on Android, the only app’s that are over and above on the App Store are pointless poorly made games of which a thousand already exist. When it comes to email again the Note 4 blinds the iRange. The standard Apple email app is poorly laid out and has a poor UI where as with the Android one you can chose from which ever suits YOU best.

      But anyway, judging by your requirements the iPhone is a waste of your money and the only suitable device is the Note 4.

    • xTrada - 9 years ago

      If you’re a student, get the Note, hands down no comparison with an iPhone in terms of productivity. If you want an easy integrated experience get the iPhone.

      But I suspect you’ll be doing a ton of annotating, tagging, collecting information, and sharing it all. The Note 4 is made for that and does it really well.

  15. iPrince (@_iPrince) - 9 years ago

    Great video, Dom.
    I’m an iPhone guy.

  16. As a fair review I believe it would have been good to mention “1 handed mode” on the note 4, a brilliant feature that has been carried over from the note 3. It is a vast improvement over reachability in that it not only let’s you reach the top of the screen with one hand but also the far side of the screen.

  17. Jeff Drake - 9 years ago

    One thing you didn’t cover in the article:

    Apple products are fairly reliable, and on the rare occasion they do break, Apple has by far the best warranty and service I’ve ever experienced.

    Samsung products tend to break within a few weeks of purchase, at which point you may as well throw it in the garbage because you’re going to spend hours, even entire days, contacting them, and they’ll never fix it anyway.

    I don’t care with the features are. My order of preference would be:

    • iPhone
    • landline
    • tin can with a string
    • poke in the eye with a stick
    • ever giving Samsung my business again

    • Andrew Glossop - 9 years ago

      What utter BS!

      I have had Samsung’s for 6 years and never had a fault. The batteries after 2 years still last 2 days, something an iPhone has never managed with normal usage and they won’t shatter in to tiny pieces if you drop them from 10cm high.
      When my work’s iPhone 4 packed in and gave me the WSoD every single day I was told it was because I had and wait for it….put apps on it! Then when the battery would refuse to last more than 6 hours I was told again it was MY fault for using the phone! I have never come across such arrogance from a company as when I dealt with Apple. Apart from the likes of ISP’s they are the worst company I have ever come across for customer relations.

      Just to make it a square post my order would be:

      -Samsung
      -Landline
      -Nokia 5210
      -Carrier pigeon
      -Using my own scrotum as parchment
      -iPhone

      • Jeff Drake - 9 years ago

        Sounds like you’ve been extremely lucky, Andrew. The Samsung products my family (including extended family) have purchased have had a 100% fail rate within the first month, and those only one Samsung agreed to fix was kept in the shop for FORTY-ONE MONTHS before they returned it, still broken—and then refused to fix again because it was—surprise!—out of warranty.

        Contrast this to our Apple products, which have had a 0% fail rate within a month and about an 8% fail rate within three years. Plus, the few that have broken have all been replaced for free, and always with the then-current (read: newer) model.

        I’m genuinely happy that you’ve had a good experience with Samsung, but it’s not difficult to find people who have experienced exactly the opposite.

      • Jeff Drake - 9 years ago

        Oops… *and of those, the …

      • Andrew Glossop - 9 years ago

        I don’t think it has anything to do with luck, yes that is not great but my entire family have Samsung’s, plus all my employees also have Samsung’s as work phones and we have never had problems unlike the year we used iPhones where it was constant error and bad customer service.
        The same goes for my Mrs iPad, she had 3 within 12 months due to things like speaker failure, it decided to brick itself once (still non the wiser why) and then half the screen died then they tried to charge her nearly £200 to replace it, thankfully the sales of goods act came to our rescue but not until after 6 months of back and forth with Apple HQ in the UK but through all this time the store tried to say it was our fault when the device itself was in pristine condition and cared for well.

        I would suggest it is you who has been unlucky here I am afraid but one bad experience does not mean that’s how it will be all the time. The same does go for Apple, plenty of people have had terrible service, every weekend at my local Apple shop disgruntled customers can be heard raging at the ‘genius’ that work there for their incompetence and refusal to sort their devices out.

  18. Ken Zhou (@_imagineer_) - 9 years ago

    Figured I might as well contribute because I’m really torn between the two devices. First off I have used Android for roughly 3 years and iOS for 2 years going onto 3 soon. I have had my fair share with both systems.

    It really just boils down to simple preference.

    Non is objectively better than the other as they both deliver a different experience and experience, is subjective. I have the iPhone 6 plus currently and have been on iPhone since the 5. I think iOS is a wonderful system and ecosystem. I have always used iTunes therefore iOS was easy to use. I could sync all my music and pictures almost effortlessly. I do love the quick updates on iOS and the fact that developers prefer iOS more. I love the apps on iOS though most are on Android, I personally have a few quirky that is not on Android yet (still in beta). iOS is simple to use, it takes almost no effort and Touch ID is brilliant. It is one of the most fantastic hardware I’ve ever owned on a phone and bear in mind that it’s so simple to use that after a while it because second nature. There’s hardly any setting up and it just works. My favourite thing about iOS would have to be the ability to backup your phone entirely and my shift from 5s to 6 plus was done in 15 mins. My new phone functioned, looked and had identical settings as my old phone including all the apps except the screen is bigger, it’s faster and camera is better. Also battery life improved by a lot a lot (not android standards but still impressive compared to the 5s).

    Android is as beautiful as iOS. It is highly customisable which means if you spend some time and effort to learn a few tricks the phone can be exactly how you want it to be. Some people criticise Android for this but I think it’s actually a fun experience. I often find myself spending hours and days changing every little thing on the phone and it’s not because I do it so the phone functions, I do it because I like it and it’s like a little adventure. Android has true multi-tasking as of right now with its 3Gb RAM, it can switch through apps like a breeze. iOS however often finds itself reloading the app which isn’t that big of a deal but for some games it can get annoying with each reload. Android can have Facebook chat bubbles like Facebook app on iOS did before messenger app was released. Android can play hacked games which some people are against but I love unlimited gold on subway surfers so I can buy all the skins. Android is just as fast as iOS, I know they benchmark differently but us average users don’t use a phone as a benchmark test would. On day to day use, I can hardly tell the difference between the two.

    Go for iOS if you want simplicity, there’s nothing to figure out really and no stress ever. Go for Android if you want something that has your signature all over it. iOS cloud is great for syncing contacts and calendar and such but so are Google Services. I’m torn because I love Google and I love what they stand for and their vision. Unfortunately, I own a 6 plus because Google’s vision is a close but not quite here yet. I simply don’t want to have to set up a brand new phone again, I’m hardly on my phone much and I use it for very basic functions so iOS is suffice for me. I am not happy with it nor am I unhappy. It just works. Android Lollipop is enticing but then again that’s the problem, only Nexus range and Google edition phones will get it instantly. Nothing beats hands on experience. Get an Android phone from Amazon and try it, worst case you return it within 30 days. There’s no need to hate one in order to love the other. Both are brilliant systems designed for different people though they try to market it as if it’s for everyone. One size will never fit all. I will be switching back to Android once the Ara phone debuts.

    Quick list for both.
    iOS:
    -Easy to use, hassle free to shift data from one iOS to another
    -Works with other Apple devices so well
    -Fast update roll outs
    -Great Apps
    -Beautiful phone
    -Great customer service
    -Apple services (iCloud, limited and not as extensive as Google Services)
    -Apps and music on iTunes are generally more expensive
    -Touch ID
    -Closed system therefore less cluster unlike Android file management system which is just overwhelming and ugly to people like me, folder OCD freaks. I can’t stand the folders in Android, too many and gets messy over time even with close maintenance.

    Android:
    -Customisable
    -Semi full desktop OS
    -Battery life
    -More utilities and potential
    -Waterproof (some android phones)
    -Wide selection of phones
    -Google Services (note most people use google search, google maps, google mail and many others. Integrated Google services is something that’s pretty useful)
    -Google Glasses
    -Ara phone
    -Phone are sold at a less premium than Apple. Apple rakes in way more profits than Android phone makers.
    -True multi-tasking
    -Full access to phone folders, able to create custom folders and shift media around to your own liking. Ability to expand the memory with SD card. It’s like having multiple USB’s for different types of data.
    -Themes without having to hack the system.

  19. xTrada - 9 years ago

    The king and queen of phablets.

    nice….