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Nexus 6 vs. iphone 6 plus

Well, to be complete since there are threads of Nexus 6 vs. OnePlus One and Note 4 I thought I might just make this post.
Nexus 6
Differences
Screen: higher resolution and bigger size
Battery: larger
Price: cheaper
Camera: higher mega pixels
RAM: higher
Similarities
Battery: non-replaceable
OS: No bloat wares with only stock OS
Carriers: can be used on all carriers
Things still unknown between the 2 phones.
1. Battery life?
2. Camera images?
3. Can the Nexus 6 do slow motion video recordings?

"Screw iPhones, how dare you post that crap here?????"
Just kidding.
Both phones offer advantages that the other doesn't. I think this is a note-worthy comparison but it shouldn't boil down to just comparing specs. I mean, iPhones have poor specs, on paper, when compared to the top Android devices but it's rarely the case in real-world performance. For example, in benchmarks, iPhones usually win in single-core and graphics departments. iPhones have been notorious for their build quality and top-of-the-line camera performance. Then I suppose you could go into the classic LCD vs AMOLED displays argument.
However, I think at the end of the day, the biggest deciding factor is going to be the software: are you more inclined towards iOS or Android?
Since this is primarily an Android forum, let me start out by bringing up some of the plusses of iPhones:
- TouchID. Here's a great post by XDA member _MetalHead_ explaining some of the advantages brought by TouchID.
- Continuity is a pretty amazing feature. Seamless syncing between OSX and iOS as well picking up where you left off is pretty genius. I can't wait for the day we get something similar on Android.
- The camera on iPhones, despite being 8-megapixels, is still one the best smartphone cameras around.
- iOS still gets the good apps and games first. Apps generally look better on iOS; although, now with the release of Android L, I think that gap is going to become more narrow.
Honestly, if this post was made before we knew about Android L, I would have added a lot of things to the list above such as the consistency across iOS. Thankfully Android L has brought this much needed consistency in the form of material design.
And it goes back to my first point: which OS do you prefer?
For me, that choice is clear: it's Android. I love customizing the hell out of my phones (and a plethora of other things that Android does better than iOS). Nothing beats Android in that department. My biggest gripes in the past, such as an inconsistent UI, untimely updates on non-Nexus devices and ****ty build quality have pretty much all been addressed by the Nexus 6 and Android L.

I have been using continuity since 2010 on Android only for ios users that's new

Iphone 6+ has WAY better battery life and camera.
OS of android is cooler no doubt.

oneplus said:
Iphone 6+ has WAY better battery life and camera.
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Well we don't know this for sure but I wouldn't be surprised if the iPhone ends up having a better camera.

oneplus said:
Iphone 6+ has WAY better battery life and camera.
OS of android is cooler no doubt.
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Re. Battery life, How could you make a definitive statement about a phone and new version of OS that are not released yet?

Nexus 6 hands down, down with iphone!
jkjk Iunno, iphone may just have better camera, but let hope not. Pure android is just as optimized as the IOS, so imagine it with these crazy specs

None of us know the Nexus' battery life yet. I can say that I get no joke, at least 10 hours of "usage" as in screen time on my iPhone 6 plus on LTE/wifi. It is excellent in that way. Also has a gorgeous screen, nice build, and an absolutely amazing camera. I think iOS8 is so much nicer to look at on a screen of this quality. I look at my Nexus 7 and 5.0 just is ugly and bland in comparison. Why the hell did Google use GRAY for text? It just reduces otherwise nice screens to a bland pastel geometric mess.
However, this is my first iPhone, and man I miss android, especially the Moto X iteration of android. The features and how it all works together just can't be beat. I'm getting the Nexus 6, and I really hope the battery life is similar. iOS is just so so boring, and if you like GOOGLE apps, then I don't see how anyone can like an iPhone. Google app integration, or any 3rd party for that matter, is just so minimal, even with iOS8. I'm literally having Google Now and home screen withdrawls. Also, once Google Inbox goes live with the public, I'm sure people will be clamoring for what Google offers on android.
Yosemite on my rMBP is amazing however, first apple laptop too.

mehdi_s82 said:
Re. Battery life, How could you make a definitive statement about a phone and new version of OS that are not released yet?
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10+ hrs screen on time on iphone 6+ cannot ever be beaten by this nexus. Apple optimizes their OS at max. Is FACT.

Jayrod1980 said:
None of us know the Nexus' battery life yet. I can say that I get no joke, at least 10 hours of "usage" as in screen time on my iPhone 6 plus on LTE/wifi. It is excellent in that way. Also has a gorgeous screen, nice build, and an absolutely amazing camera. I think iOS8 is so much nicer to look at on a screen of this quality. I look at my Nexus 7 and 5.0 just is ugly and bland in comparison. Why the hell did Google use GRAY for text? It just reduces otherwise nice screens to a bland pastel geometric mess.
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As far as I know, Usage =/ Screen On Time, you could essentially play music for 3 hours and iOS would count it as usage.
I'm not discrediting what you are saying, you could by all means be getting 10 hours of screen on time but I associate the great battery life of the 6 Plus with its amazing standby time.
Most android devices lose about 1% or more an hour in standby, it's the cost for having an OS with so much freedom. IOS on the other hand is extremely locked down in terms of background process allowing devices like the 6 Plus to lose nearly no battery over the course 10 hour period while in idle.
This may seem insignificant but that percent or two you lose in a hour is roughly 6 -10 minutes of screen on time. Over the course of a day, this can add up to a large amount. On the 6 Plus, you lose very little thus allowing you get better battery life in real world usage than comparable android devices like the Note 4.
Most android devices tend to out preform the 6 Plus in a pure battery endurance test but once you compare real world usage, the 6 Plus tends to outlast them.
The Nexus 6 stands a good chance of beating the 6 Plus because of the optimization Google is able to do as well as the lack of rogue background processes found on stock android. TouchWiz is a nightmare for standby battery drain, there is just way too many background processes to deal with which continue to drain battery.
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kill it with fire! [emoji1]

I don't need more than 5 hours screen on time in a single day, I need a kick in the ass if I'm on the phone any longer than that in a day. This should be possible with the Nexus 6, but probably not any longer than that.

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10+ hrs screen on time on iphone 6+ cannot ever be beaten by this nexus. Apple optimizes their OS at max. Is FACT.
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The screen on time calculated by IOS must be different then how it is calculated on android. I think in IOS when the lock screen is on it counts as screen on time. Because my iPhone 6 gave me more screen on time than the M8 did despite the M8 having much better battery life.

That on ios isn't sot. It is usage. A totally different thing

fkloznica said:
That on ios isn't sot. It is usage. A totally different thing
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Usage on iOS is essentially "awake" time.

This is a real tough one. The 6 Plus is one seriously bad ass device. I would have gotten the Plus instead of the 6 if it were a little more pocketable, but boy would I love to play NOVA 3 or Modern Combat 5 on that screen. I was just in the Apple Store today and played with the Plus for about 10 minutes, and while I'm super happy with my decision to buy the 6, there was a tiny part of me that felt just a little bit of buyers remorse. I think the 6 Plus would make a great secondary device, but it's a little too large to be a daily driver, at least for my lifestyle. That said, the N6 is going to be the same thing- nice to have, but not practical as an every day device.
Comparing the 6 Plus to the N6 is really Apples to oranges, as they are completely different devices. But here are some bullet points that reflect MY OWN PERSONAL OPINIONS on the matter-
Design and build quality- Love Apple or hate them, there is no denying that they make some of the most beautiful personal electronic devices on the planet, and they are always built to incredibly tight tolerances. The 6 Plus is no different. It is one seriously GORGEOUS device. I think the N6 is also beautiful, but it isn't as elegant as the 6 Plus. I just got the new Moto X and it is hands down the nicest Android phone I have ever used when it comes to design and build, and seeing as though the N6 is just a blown up Moto X, I expect it to be just as nice. So all that said, I think this one is a wash, and comes down to personal taste.
In-hand feel- A lot of people have been complaining about the thickness of the N6, but what they fail to realize is that it is only that thick in the middle, and it's tapered toward the edges. Going off the current Moto X, this gives it an incredibly ergonomic feel, and makes the phone very comfortable to hold. My biggest complaint about the 6 and 6 Plus is that they are just too thin, and the Moto X really drives that point home. It is bigger and thicker than the iPhone 6, but is far more comfortable to hold in hand. In fact, the current Moto X is probably the single most comfortable phone I've ever held, second only to the original Moto X. Due to its size, I don't think the N6 will be anywhere near as comfortable to hold as the Moto X, but I expect it to be a lot better than the 6 Plus. Even though the X is bigger than the 6, it is actually easier to use one-handed than the 6 is, because you can shift it around a bit in your hand without the worry of dropping it; I always feel like the 6 is going to slip from my grasp when I shift it around. Your hand is not flat, and the curve of the Moto X/N6 is designed to fit the curve of your hand. In this regard, Motorola did a bang up job. Gonna have to give this one to the Nexus 6 on faith.
Screen- I am not one to get caught up in the resolution wars, and I think QHD is a gimmick on screens this size. 1080p is MORE than enough, and in some cases, 720p is plenty. The screen on the 6 and 6 Plus is the nicest I have ever seen on a smartphone. The colors are incredibly vivid, the blacks are damn near AMOLED level, and since the whole package is fused into one panel, the screen literally looks like it is a sticker on the surface of the phone. Side by side, the just over 720p screen on my iPhone 6 absolutely blows the screens of my Nexus 5 and new Moto X out of the water. If you told me it was a 1080p display I'd believe you. You cannot see individual pixels unless you strain really hard, everything is incredibly detailed, and again, the colors are ridiculous. There is something with the technology Apple used that makes it seem higher resolution, because if you compare it to the original Moto X that has a similar res, it's a night and day difference. Even though the display on the N6 is QHD, I don't expect it to be anywhere near as nice as the one on the 6 Plus.
Camera- The camera on the 6 Plus is widely regarded as one of if not the best camera ever to grace a smartphone. With Google's and Motorola's track record, I don't expect the N6 to change that. I'm sure it'll be nice and more than acceptable, but for people who really depend on the cameras on their phones (I do not), the 6 Plus is probably the way to go.
Performance- Make fun of the specs all you want, but the iPhone is a performance powerhouse. Apple focuses on USER EXPERIENCE which in my mind is FAR more important than numbers on paper. The iPhone doesn't need a quad core processor or 3gb of RAM because of how optimized iOS is. With its dual core chip and only 1GB of RAM, somehow the iPhone manages to outperform every other phone on the market when it comes to graphically intense gaming, and at least match the most powerful Android phones in all other areas. If specs mattered so much, I'd think the current Android flagships would smoke the iPhone. They don't. Heck, look at Samsung- their flagships always have top specs yet somehow they still manage to be laggy and sluggish at times, something the iPhone just doesn't ever exhibit. Last year's Moto X with its dual core processor had the best out-of-box user experience of any smartphone at that time because Motorola optimized the crap out of it. We have gotten to the point of diminishing returns when it comes to specs, todays flagships don't dramatically outperform those from last year. My Nexus 5 is still ridiculously fast, and the new Moto X with the 801 isn't much faster, if at all. The iPhone consistently benchmarks with the best of them, and even though benchmarks don't mean a damn thing, its real world performance is up there with the best of them as well. I think people care way too much about specs these days, and are missing the point on what's actually important and again, that's USER EXPERIENCE. So that said, seeing as though none of us have used the final version of Android L, we have no idea what the UX is going to be like. This one is a wash until the N6 gets put to the test.
Battery life- No way to tell until we get the N6 in hand and get to put it to the test. The 6 Plus has some seriously insane battery life, but with all the optimization Google did with Android L, it's possible that the N6 will get some great life as well. But basing my opinion of historical data, I think the 6 Plus will have the edge here.
Utility- No question, N6. The 6 Plus is just a massive iPhone, and Apple made pretty much zero changes to take advantage of the extra screen real estate. In a case like this, I think home screen widgets are indispensable and will fully maximize the productivity of the phone. While I understand why Apple hasn't changed iOS much over the course of its life (millions of soccer moms all over the world would likely revolt), it's time they do something different. Advantage Android, with a big fat LOL.
Apps and Games- No explanation needed, iOS wins this one without ever having to look over its shoulder.
I'm sure I missed some important points, but these are the ones that came to mind. In the end it'll really boil down to the old iOS vs. Android debate. With the iPhone, you have the perfect marriage of hardware and software, with a gorgeous phone and an equally gorgeous (albeit somewhat tired and bland) operating system, and the best app and game selection in the business. With the N6, you have a beautiful device that'll likely be super comfortable to hold, the flexibility and customizability that comes with the Android territory, and a more user oriented experience. I say that last one because with Android, it's up to the user to control how it works for them, whereas with iOS it's "you get what we give you and that's it". For some people it works, for others it doesn't. I love Android because I get to tinker with it and make it my own, and I love iOS because I don't have to worry about tinkering with it. In the end, it's a pick your poison kinda thing. Me, I want both.

Qi wireless charging and NFC. I am not sure I could give up my Qi pucks and stereo which uses NFC to begin playing music when I lay my phone on it, plus wireless charge it. If the iPhone 6+ could do that, I would give it a whirl, but it cannot. Maybe the 6S+ will... or not.

I currently have a N3 and my wife has had her 6+ for about a month now. After the first week of her having her phone I actually went ahead and put an order in for one to, and I had always been an Android guy, but her 6+ is one if not the smoothest phones I've ever used. Battery easily outlast my N3 battery, screen is on par, and the camera despite being 8mp imo takes better pics. I wound up cancelling my order though once I found out the N6 is coming to Verizon because the one main thing iOS is missing is the ability to fully customize. Also because I have a ton of purchases ive made over the last 5 years on the Play Market id hate to loose. But in all honesty the 6+ is a great phone. Look at it as just a different oem skin not OS, and if you ever get a chance to spend some time with one you can really respect it as a top of the line phone.

I'm a lifer Android user, just look at my post count on here (I'm a loser) but I recently purchased the 6+ and I can't believe I'm saying this but it is absolutely one of my favorite devices of all time. Battery life cannot be matched by any android devices currently on the market. The screen is absolutely stunning to look at and has that wow factor that I've never gotten on an android device, the HTC m7 (Believe it or not over the M8) actually came close.
And what really sold me on iOS are the apps. They are so much more refined and seem to be less susceptible to force closing like I've gotten plenty of times on several different devices.
The transition from going over to iOS from android was made easier once I got over the fact that I don't have home screens and my phone isn't customizable. Once that's out the system you come to the conclusion that ultimately a phone is only as good as the apps and in this case, iOS apps are so much better over android apps it made the transition to iOS that much easier.
Can't believe I just said I prefer iOS over Android.

shook187 said:
I'm a lifer Android user, just look at my post count on here (I'm a loser) but I recently purchased the 6+ and I can't believe I'm saying this but it is absolutely one of my favorite devices of all time. Battery life cannot be matched by any android devices currently on the market. The screen is absolutely stunning to look at and has that wow factor that I've never gotten on an android device, the HTC m7 (Believe it or not over the M8) actually came close.
And what really sold me on iOS are the apps. They are so much more refined and seem to be less susceptible to force closing like I've gotten plenty of times on several different devices.
The transition from going over to iOS from android was made easier once I got over the fact that I don't have home screens and my phone isn't customizable. Once that's out the system you come to the conclusion that ultimately a phone is only as good as the apps and in this case, iOS apps are so much better over android apps it made the transition to iOS that much easier.
Can't believe I just said I prefer iOS over Android.
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Posts like yours make me happy. Being both an Android and iPhone user for a long time, I have come to love both sides for different reasons. I feel that most Android users just blindly hate iOS, which there is no reason for. So what if you can't customize the homescreens? Like you said, that's actually kind of nice because you don't have to sit and mess with it to get it to your liking. Everything else about iOS is great, and even if Apple is behind the curve sometimes with certain features, when they finally do implement something, they always do it right. Take Touch ID for instance- yeah the Atrix was the first phone with a fingerprint scanner, but it sucked. Touch ID on the other hand is awesome and a complete game changer as far as I'm concerned. And like you said, the apps available for the iPhone are generally more refined than their Android counterparts, and Android simply can't touch iOS when it comes to gaming. The iPhone is an absolutely gorgeous device, and iOS is every bit as gorgeous. The bottom line is this- fanboys on either side of the fence are ridiculous and downright pathetic sometimes. People like you and I have the great benefit of being able to use all these wonderful pieces of technology, regardless of the logo that's stamped on them. It's a freedom that I wish everyone could experience but unfortunately some people are just way too closed minded. And you know something? It's their loss.

Moved from iPhone 6+ to S6 to G4

Just moved the G4 from an S6 I only used a couple of days. Still have my iPhone 6 plus on the side.
The G4 feels like Android should. Not too heavily skinned nor too locked down.
The S6 was uncomfortable for me to use from a UI and ergonomic standpoint. I feel like Sammy are trying to distance their selves away from Google whilst riding on the success of their OS and Apple's design standards.
So far... loving the G4. It's a fresh take from iOS. I have the black leather AT&T variant and once I disabled all of the bloat, it's supper snappy and the camera is something to be proud of. The iPhone 6+ still records better 1080p video IMO but that's a small trade off to be part of Android ecosystem. Looking forward to the custom ROM scene and being part of XDA forums again.
Cheers!
*I come from the world of iOS, and owing several android phones in the past. HTC Hero, GS2, Atrix, Atrix 2, Note 2, Nexus 6, Note 4, GS6, and now LG G4!

I have also had all 3 devices. I would say the G4 is the most versatile all of 3. Is it the best? Definitely a matter of preference. The 6 plus battery life is absolutely outstanding. But IOS, although very consistent with awesome apps, is very boring. The S6 is a great device with lackluster battery life and the worse of it all is that you cant replace the battery. The fast charge works extremely well when the screen is off but if you need to use the phone while it charges then fast charge isnt that fast. And the G4 is the sweet spot in my opinion. It has a big display but the phone doesnt feel big. It has the removable battery which is worth gold for a flafship device. Sd card is awesome, the phone is fast with very minimal stutter here and there, battery life is decent plus you can swap batteries in 15 seconds and keep the show going.
If battery life is what someone needs then the 6 plus destroys both phones at the same time.
If you need something more pocketable with a very powerful SoC and all around good phone then ill go with the S6.
And if you want all you bases covered and have a device that does everything at least good if not great then G4 is the one.
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Aby previous iP6s plus owner care to compare with edge?

Hi,
I am mostly interested in battery life and camera quality.
Why you chose to stay with s7edge or why you chose to return s7 and come back to iP.
Thanks for any input!

6Splus owner here.. Battery is great as long you will not update to APD firmware.. Camera is better in low light also and the phone is much better to hold than the 6splus.. i do miss the fluidity of ios9 though
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Hardcore Apple fan here and ever since the original g1 I always try at least one Android phone a year. I absolutely love my s7e, hands down best Android phone to date. Battery life is amazing, average 7 hours sot and the camera might be the best mobile camera on market right now, low light it has no competition, I did a lot of side by side comparisons with my iPhone 6 plus and it just blows the iPhone out. It basically Trump's iPhone in terms of battery and camera, but besides that I feel as Android has finally matured to be stable and reliable like iOS, which no one can deny the fluifity. I use to always miss things about iPhone when using android, but now with marshmallow I don't miss anything. Love my s7e

The S7 Edge is for me, really the first Android phone that gives you an experience that feels refined like iOS does. It feels pretty mature. Polished. However not quite as polished and mature as iOS and certainly not as fluid. Battery life has been about the same for me both have excellent battery life. However the camera on the S7 Edge blows the iPhone camera away there's no contest.
Both are great phones. Should more be a matter of iOS vs Android for you. It's only the camera that trumps the iPhone. The screen is a lot better too.

Galaxy S7 - Regret

Back from days of Symbian, i have used many smartphones, recently i changed from iPhone 6s to S7, for a change, but touchwiz, or mess of uneven Android apps, lack of silky smoothness, and strange app designs, for example huge header of WhatsApp App, different font size in WhatsApp App's text entry box and bubbles text.
I was amazed reading this story by XDA, http://www.xda-developers.com/with-...delivers-embarrassing-real-world-performance/
wow i don't think like this alone, If i compare it iPhone 6s,
- this phone is not smooth, only Nexus is almost as smooth as iPhone
- even though its a mettle phone, but by looks its same as galaxy s3 bu looks, not by material,
- Its best in stutters, ugliness of software, among all Android Phones, with LG is close 2nd.
- display is good, but being an average user, i find it not different than the iPhone display in real world usage.
- better, battery is the only benefit i am getting from this phone
- with camera i only take pictures of samples and send them over WhatsApp, so both are same.
I feel Samsung must die or learn and make Android closer to stock, they are selling phones only due to marketing and good hardware. Even baby companies like OnePlus can implement Android better than Sammy.
Do you guys agree or think i am crazy!

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Do you guys agree or think i am crazy!
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I'd normally say it's just your own experience and opinion, but given the options you've presented, I'm going with crazy
I love my S7. It's the best phone I've ever had. Mine is butter-smooth, looks and feels awesome, gets an update every month and has an phenomenal camera. I can't agree with you about the screen either--it's worthy of all the praise that's been heaped on it.
Samsung sales and profits are up right now, and Apple's are down. Maybe it's Apple that needs to die and learn. I'm sure marketing is a factor, but in the end, Sammy is ticking all the right boxes for a lot of people.
I do agree with you about one thing though: I wish they'd ditch TW for something closer to AOSP Android.

CafeKampuchia said:
I'd normally say it's just your own experience and opinion, but given the options you've presented, I'm going with crazy
I love my S7. It's the best phone I've ever had. Mine is butter-smooth, looks and feels awesome, gets an update every month and has an phenomenal camera. I can't agree with you about the screen either--it's worthy of all the praise that's been heaped on it.
Samsung sales and profits are up right now, and Apple's are down. Maybe it's Apple that needs to die and learn. I'm sure marketing is a factor, but in the end, Sammy is ticking all the right boxes for a lot of people.
I do agree with you about one thing though: I wish they'd ditch TW for something closer to AOSP Android.
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Well its great, when you are satisfied with your Phone, if you say your touchwiz is buttery smooth, i feel you may have not used iPhone for a year or so, getting updates are fine, camera's of both phones are good for my limited use, me being not photo lover, screen, you can't go wrong with either. i can't see any advantage of this glorious screen over 720p of iPhone, as i never use VR.
i am not concern with Sales, by F**k**g users with touchwiz torture, they can't tick every box right, just my opinion, touchwiz torture alone, should give them Nokia Fate, my opinion. Not letting AOSP on this very good hardware is also very sad.
Even its my personal experience, i would want to stay away from Sammy for good, even couple of years ago i promised my self, i would never use non nexus Android, its just Google is too lazy to bring new Android,
Wish i could have S7 google play edition.

If I had to compare the S7 with the iPhone 6s, then the S7 would win for me.
Beautiful QHD display vs 720p and you say that the screen doesn't matters to you? The S7 has a bigger screen even tho they have almost the same size.
The iPhone doesn't has OIS "optical image stabilization", doesn't has microSD card slot, it's not water resistant and the basic 16GB version is more expensive than the S7 (at least here).
I think that the 6s is way overpriced for what it offers.
Also the new iPhone 7 will look exactly the same as 6 and 6s.
Ps my S7 is smooth.

I personally don't know what you're on about. I can't compare it to an iPhone, but I've had a Nexus 5 and a OnePlus One that I felt was a little faster. My S7 is just as smooth in the UI as either of those devices, and I used Nova launcher on all three. I can't make mine lag or stutter scrolling between screens, pulling down notifications, opening the app drawer, switching apps, etc.

usmanxhmed said:
Back from days of Symbian, i have used many smartphones, recently i changed from iPhone 6s to S7, for a change, but touchwiz, or mess of uneven Android apps, lack of silky smoothness, and strange app designs, for example huge header of WhatsApp App, different font size in WhatsApp App's text entry box and bubbles text.
I was amazed reading this story by XDA, http://www.xda-developers.com/with-...delivers-embarrassing-real-world-performance/
wow i don't think like this alone, If i compare it iPhone 6s,
- this phone is not smooth, only Nexus is almost as smooth as iPhone
- even though its a mettle phone, but by looks its same as galaxy s3 bu looks, not by material,
- Its best in stutters, ugliness of software, among all Android Phones, with LG is close 2nd.
- display is good, but being an average user, i find it not different than the iPhone display in real world usage.
- better, battery is the only benefit i am getting from this phone
- with camera i only take pictures of samples and send them over WhatsApp, so both are same.
I feel Samsung must die or learn and make Android closer to stock, they are selling phones only due to marketing and good hardware. Even baby companies like OnePlus can implement Android better than Sammy.
Do you guys agree or think i am crazy!
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You aren't crazy. I also came from 6S. I think it's all a personal preference and you would be better served with an iPhone. Simple.
For me personally, and while I partially agree with certain parts of the points you listed, overall an iPhone is like a kids toy compared to a robust pocket computer. So the trade off of slightly less polished OS on the S7 is well worth it. Just take Nova Launcher with gesture control and Tasker, just those two apps alone make Android about 1000x better because you literally can design your own way of interacting with your phone down to the smallest detail. But if that kind of stuff isn't for you, then I can see your point and like I said, iPhone just may be better. It's all a matter of perspective.

Travis Bickle said:
If I had to compare the S7 with the iPhone 6s, then the S7 would win for me.
Beautiful QHD display vs 720p and you say that the screen doesn't matters to you? The S7 has a bigger screen even tho they have almost the same size.
The iPhone doesn't has OIS "optical image stabilization", doesn't has microSD card slot, it's not water resistant and the basic 16GB version is more expensive than the S7 (at least here).
I think that the 6s is way overpriced for what it offers.
Also the new iPhone 7 will look exactly the same as 6 and 6s.
Ps my S7 is smooth.
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Thanks for reply bro,
- i never said screen don't matter to me, i can't stand cheap or inferior screen, like that of Xperia family, all i said what both screens are good and comparable in real life, specs of Sammy screen is higher, that is 2K, but by using both, i see no advantage of 2k Super Amoled screen over IPS 720p screen, in fact i find iPhone screen better due to more condense UI, you can have more text of WhatsApp in iPhone smaller screen then in larger screen of S7, You have thicker fonts on iPhone in twitter App and too thin fonts on Android App, obviously you can shrink or condense the UI, but according to me its not the same, like i mentioned WhatsApp text entry font size and bubble font size is different, is headache for me, no issue for you guys. These are fine touches which iPhone have and Android needs to avoid, though its App fault, Android App fault.
iPhone 6s don't have iOS, for a user like me its not required, i am keen on point and shot camera for work only, those who need iOS can us, 6s Plus, No SD card, people can get higher capacity, i only use 16 GB as i keep removing stuff always and never filled half the space mostly, Over prices, definitely, Sammy is over priced too, ask Oneplus, thats another thing, its price falls in no time bring massive loss to owner.
New iPhone will look exactly same, it must, it will mostly be smooth, hopefully, iPhone has its other flaws, like lack of sharing and transferring file, physical home buttom, which i dont like in sammy too.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to your needs i feel, for you S7 serves better, for someone, slick and smooth elegant UI of iPhone works better, even bigger size bezels of iPhone worked better for me, as i get accident touched on S7 when i try to use it with one hand, due to smaller bezels.

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You aren't crazy. I also came from 6S. I think it's all a personal preference and you would be better served with an iPhone. Simple.
For me personally, and while I partially agree with certain parts of the points you listed, overall an iPhone is like a kids toy compared to a robust pocket computer. So the trade off of slightly less polished OS on the S7 is well worth it. Just take Nova Launcher with gesture control and Tasker, just those two apps alone make Android about 1000x better because you literally can design your own way of interacting with your phone down to the smallest detail. But if that kind of stuff isn't for you, then I can see your point and like I said, iPhone just may be better. It's all a matter of perspective.
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Thanks for sharing thoughts, I use Nova Prime, as soon as i get any galaxy, but tasker is not for me.
if a user need to root or use apps like tasker or greenify to make there phone work proper, then its not the phone for most you have to admit. To make phone work better, root, change rom, change codes, change this and change that .....
- Some people have business, others have jobs in life, kids and family, they get less time in life, to go forums and do all that, they need a phone, that mostly work and have less limitations, phone you are calling kids phone, all i need to do with that is just to stop the animations, and it becomes smoother, for those who cant alter there phones or who dont have time.
When i use to dislike iPhone, i use to feel you cant use bluetooth, you cant transfer mp3, you cant send a song over whatsapp now or cant receive it, then i found out sharing song over bluetooth is needed less, if needed can use dropbox share, can copy song over wifi or can easily share song vis whatsapp without jailbreak, iPhone found solutions, but Sammy is screwing me and the likes of me from galaxy S3!

usmanxhmed said:
Thanks for sharing thoughts, I use Nova Prime, as soon as i get any galaxy, but tasker is not for me.
if a user need to root or use apps like tasker or greenify to make there phone work proper, then its not the phone for most you have to admit. To make phone work better, root, change rom, change codes, change this and change that .....
- Some people have business, others have jobs in life, kids and family, they get less time in life, to go forums and do all that, they need a phone, that mostly work and have less limitations, phone you are calling kids phone, all i need to do with that is just to stop the animations, and it becomes smoother, for those who cant alter there phones or who dont have time.
When i use to dislike iPhone, i use to feel you cant use bluetooth, you cant transfer mp3, you cant send a song over whatsapp now or cant receive it, then i found out sharing song over bluetooth is needed less, if needed can use dropbox share, can copy song over wifi or can easily share song vis whatsapp without jailbreak, iPhone found solutions, but Sammy is screwing me and the likes of me from galaxy S3!
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I don't think you know or understand what Tasker does - it helps you automate string of commands or "tasks" that you would do anyway but it dose it automatically for you based on certain criteria like your location for example. It has nothing to do with tweaking your phone to run better or give you better battery life (unless you want that).

You buy the hardware with pre installed software.
You are responsable to customize the software to your needs!
You can modify almost everything. Also uglyness etc. goes away by that!
My Phone is really premium and with beautiful software, with all that modications.

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I don't think you know or understand what Tasker does - it helps you automate string of commands or "tasks" that you would do anyway but it dose it automatically for you based on certain criteria like your location for example. It has nothing to do with tweaking your phone to run better or give you better battery life (unless you want that).
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Yes, tasker is not for everyone specially not for those, who were using iphones lately feel, dont have to use with iphone, sadly this super customize able phone has lost ability to change fonts without root, i want to use roboto fonts, or try iPhone fonts.
Only if iPhone was not over priced, iPhone could get more market or profit share then what it has currently, as many people cant use it due to price as well, in many countries like mine, we have to pay full price to buy phone, and i mostly sell current phone, add money and buy new.

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You buy the hardware with pre installed software.
You are responsable to customize the software to your needs!
You can modify almost everything. Also uglyness etc. goes away by that!
My Phone is really premium and with beautiful software, with all that modications.
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I believe you bro, you basically mean if a user can modify his phone, then he can lay his hand on touchwiz, or he never used iPhone for long, or he dont care about smoothness, apps quality etc.

You sound confused, first you complain about whatsapp's font size, admitting it's the apps fault and then you blame Samsung saying that it should "die and learn".
Next you say that you refuse to use tasker or any other app to make the phone work "properly" and yet you use Dropbox for a simple file share, since Apple doesn't allow you to send files using Bluetooth.
And you find the iPhone's 720p screen better than Samsung's 2K? Its like me saying that my old Nokia 3210 is the best phone ever cause all I do with it is make phone calls and that way the battery lasts for weeks.

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You sound confused, first you complain about whatsapp's font size, admitting it's the apps fault and then you blame Samsung saying that it should "die and learn".
Next you say that you refuse to use tasker or any other app to make the phone work "properly" and yet you use Dropbox for a simple file share, since Apple doesn't allow you to send files using Bluetooth.
And you find the iPhone's 720p screen better than Samsung's 2K? Its like me saying that my old Nokia 3210 is the best phone ever cause all I do with it is make phone calls and that way the battery lasts for weeks.
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Well thanks for reply, but bro you dont read correct, i never said 720p is better than 2k screen, i said both do the job good, both are very good, if you hold both close to each other, both are very good, minor difference can be pitch black screen, according to my average eye.
I am not here to offend those who like S7 a lot, i was just sharing my experience, and i said for others it can be opposite, file sharing is an option, one can live without it, or can use dropbox or email or whatsapp to share a file, which everyone use no matter if he use, android or windows phone or iOS, tasker is a utility to make S7 work proper, dropbox is not a utility to make iOS work smoother, or make UI less of a mess.
Its not like saying anything about 3310, iPhone is a capable phone, dual core 1.4 cpu, 2gb ram, f**ks note 7 in every speed test you find on Youtube, thats another story and i am not interested in it.
i just have to stay with this phone for a while, i wish i can like it more, UI issues which i find little disappointing i can adjust with, i can somehow enjoy benefits that comes with it, like better battery, ability to use to Whatsapp, and few others, at cost of UI and smoothness. Since i dont intend to use phone again for 6 months at least.

Idea of this post is not to offend lovers of S7, i dont know why some folks cant take other peoples opinion about there love child, in fact opinion of XDA developers is same as mine, exactly same, if you can read the link i posted, only reason for the post was thoughts sharing and finding ways to improve the situations, which seems like impossible, even for XDA, even for them its the path of lenthy modifications and somehow magically fix the sh*t that sammy created in form of touchwiz.
XDA says reviewers always praise samsung phones, yet performance is always under par, even less then oneplus, and honour 8, which is bloated and a mid range phone.

To conclude this talk, and to end harsh feelings/heartaches, i would this is a very good hardware, only crippled by software in my case, as i am stock android or iPhone guy, i still remember i had nexus 5, i was so much satisfied, and mediocre screen of nexus 5 never bothered me much due to buttery smooth, elegant, non china UI.
You have to live with prons and cons of all phone, like we have to live with iPhone's as well.
I and many others like me should try to enjoy benefit of this phone and may be somehow we can like it, or when time comes switch it.
I cant root it to keep warranty, or replace roms.

007zzz said:
About content in display,you can change DPI to achieve more texts on the screen.
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I know that, but twitter App font is very thin, despite being at 560 now, but my main issue about inconsistent and less than elegant UI in comparison to nexus remains, is there any way i can change system fonts without root, i want ROboto all over the place.

usmanxhmed said:
Well, you are the one who is fanboy and confused and can't hear a word against your Love
I said iPhone screen is better, not in term of screen quality, but in term of UI, which is part of screen over all experience
- fanboys like you deserve to stay on china type touchwiz for life, keep buying Sammy and they will keep screwing you with China UI
- iPhone screen better because text is smaller but far thicker, i can see more text in a UI
- Twitter and WhatsApp shows more and clearer text in one screen even being smaller, which makes it easy to carry around, yet more contend
- Uniform applications, elegant and consistent layout.
So screen is a combination of over all UI, unlike you common man is not a screen pixels doctor to calculate 2k pixels and keep saying wow, its 2k not 720p, for a common man, both are almost same as far as screen quality goes.
You should not stay in this thread any ways, its not for small hearted fanboys, getting hurt about other negative opinion about there beloved phone.
In my opinion and official opinion of XDA, Sammy does not know how to make a software or even a skin, they take slick Stock Android and pretty much f**k it up from galaxy S1, still selling phones.
But if people like you are satisfied with it, then its fine, they must be doing it right now, other people can use nexus and iphones or even at times HTC if they can reduce screen to body ratio.
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I know that, but twitter App font is very thin, despite being at 560 now, but my main issue about inconsistent and less than elegant UI in comparison to nexus remains, is there any way i can change system fonts without root, i want ROboto all over the place.
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Yes there is a way to change the font without root. Google store search ifont. The first result is the APP you need. This APP will guide you change font without root.

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Do you guys agree or think i am crazy!
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You have a point. As an ex-ios uset, and loads of android owner (including nexus 5, s6, s7 exynos) i find iOS better in terms of:
- general smoothness
- games load time
- way way better memory managent than android (with 2gigs of RAM it outperforms android with 4-6gig)
- better battery life per capacity (iphone 6s 1750 mah vs galaxy s6 3000 mah)
- in general ios operates at cooler temperature
I really wish android to step up in all above. I am keep using android because i don't like to be limited in apple ecosystem (anyway, ios evolved in good direction, making the OS more versatile and customizable)
Right now I am usint Good Lock which changes many elements of SystemUI. As a launcher i am using the official Google one, and it does occasionally stutter when scrolling between screens. Also I am using the condensed screen mode.

Switching from iPhone XS Max to Samsung Galaxy S10+

Have anyone switched from iPhone XS Max to Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus?
I am planning to get S10 Plus little bit bored of XS Max now can anyone share their experience, thanks.

I've had a xs max now s10+ tbh its personal preference I've always preferred android but wanted to try apple again but still I preferred android just more customizable ok iOS is so smooth but then it would be as it's pretty basic , one ui has been a big improvement over touchwiz so it's better now , I don't miss that horrible big notch on the iPhone the screen on the s10+ is probably one of the best Samsung make good panels , the only thing iPhone was slightly better in my opinion was the vibration motor was superb and sound a little better but still wasn't enough to convert me fully , that's not to say s10+ sound and vibration isn't good it is! just iPhone had slight advantage on that for me would I go back to iPhone definitely not in the near future , camera as well is pretty nifty on s10+ lots of modes and will only improve with updates, face unlock is as quick as iPhone obviously might not be as secure as it's been widely discussed but the ultra sonic fingerprint is quick as well , not to mention bigger lasting battery on s10+ but the iPhone is pretty well optimised so it lasts quite well as well , anyway I'd still pick s10+ over xs Max any day , hope this helps in some way ,
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iPhone shoots better Video. Apps are just better. Filmic PRO, anything from DJI, Quik, there are some exceptional video editors like Lumafusion etc. If YOU are a media person, go with the iPhone. I still regret selling mine and Getting the s10 plus.
Android has some advantages FOR a power user. A good File management system, Tasker, Join, autotools and the entire suite, root, customisation etc.
But with age, all those things just do not Seem that interesting anymore. You just Want the apps to work as intended.
Sound is also better on the iPhone. And stand-by time. No Matter what the tests Say, battery life is just better on the xs MAX.
S10? What is new ? The s9 was pretty much the same. And not too far from s8.

I did this exact switch. I used an XS Max for about 4 months, but as an android "veteran" i alway felt restricted. Nevertheless i really liked the experience, and i easily could have kept using the max. In combination with an apple watch, an ipad everything was very easy to use and somewhat gratifying at times.
I have to admit, i had to customize qute a few aspects of my S10+ until i was really satisfied. One hand operations, bxaction, disabling apps and really digging into all the settings took quite some time. All this seems to be unimportant on the apple side of things. Of course you can very much use the s10+ as it comes out of the box, but you are able to further increase the usability and customize the heck out of this phone (or any other android phone for that matter). Thats a big plus for some people.
I also was bored and did the switch. But being bored sometimes is also a good thing. You can invest all the time you gain into other things in life, and just keep using the phone <- true for both sides of the isle...

I switched from iPhone x to the s10+ since March 2019
And till now very happy and never looking back :laugh:

Are you using Exynos or Snapdragon cause I read very bad reviews about the Exynos version

For me
Exynos and it is very good with me with great battery life
But i don't game with my phone so cant comment on gaming performance

I've always had both Android and iPhone .every year I get the newest iPhone to see what's changed and if I can live with it because no doubt the UI is very smooth. But the freedom the Android gives me to do what I want to my phone is why I stick with Android. I bought a xs Max on launch and used it for 2 weeks I went to the browser and wanted to download a file from MediaFire for my customized Nintendo switchbecause I work as a night guard and I don't have a laptop and I use my phones to transfer files to it. It wouldn't even download a file from the browser where Android just would have did it. Always give the argument that you can look at 10 iPhones and they all look the same but you look at an Android and they all look different for a good reason

Ads. I can't stand Ads. Android will always be my OS due to the ability to block Ads with the plethora of Ad blocking apps available. Try blocking system-wide apps on IPhone, wow. I currently use AdGuard, paid, and I see nothing. This alone, for me, is the best and only reason to use Android, specifically a Galaxy S10+. With the increases in speed, updated processors year after year, improvements in camera quality, and numerous other upgrades, it has always been an easy choice for me. Android over IPhone. Just my 2 cents, as I realize everyone's needs are different.

I have both devices but I prefer the XS Max: the apps are better, the UI is smoother (although Sammy has really made incredible strides from its earlier years), the camera takes better shots and accessory availability is wider.
Whenever I have to go out of town and have to bring just one device, I bring the Max.

Apple products are not good because iOS system is very limited and can not be used without internet.it is bound with with Apple server and App Store.
You can try it yourself. try to install an app (after a reset) just like on any Android device. just like on a windows pc. it doesn't work. you always need an internet activation after the reset or if you bought a new iOS device.
The iPhone XS Max and new iPhone 11 Pro Max have only USB 2.0 support.
The Samsung Galaxy S10/S9 have USB 3.1 Gen 1 or Asus ROG Phone II even has USB 3.1 Gen 2 support.