fruit2droid
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Hi bigjunior45,
Another iPhone 6 Plus user here. I have been a loyal fan of Apple for all of my life now, having NEVER tried an Android device until last Friday. I find the the iOS system was much simpler to use on an everyday basis, but there were so many restrictions to what I could do on it. Customization was very minimal on the iOS platform, and I felt that the software on the Plus was lacking the capabilities that other phablets had, such as split-screen multitasking and a 4k display.
Personally, I chose the Note 5 due to the S-pen stylus capabilities and the flat screen. The Edge never really made sense to me, and I was always paranoid that it might distort the viewing experience while watching tv shows. Transferring contacts from my iPhone to the Note 5 was a surprisingly simple experience, made easy by the SmartSwitch application. Most often, I use my Note for mobile entertainment and social networking. The incredible multitasking features are extremely useful, as I can watch "Game of Thrones" on the top half of the screen while messaging my friends in the bottom. The S-Pen capabilities are also impressive, and I have already used the Smart Select and Screen Write (full capture) multiple times. With the stylus, I am able to scrapbook images or sections by selecting an area with Smart Select, saving them for later reference. The full page capture is INCREDIBLY useful for capturing long lists, I've recently use it to capture the list of university courses I am registered in.
Ergonomics wise, Samsung did a great job with slimming down the exterior design. By reducing the size of the bezels, but maintaining the same ultra high definition large-screen experience, you have a device that feels much more comfortable in the hand versus the iPhone 6 Plus. Over time, holding the iPhone 6 Plus actually made my hands sore and numb, due the immense size of the surrounding bezels. Obviously, with Apple's "S" release, there won't be a more comfortable exterior change until 2016. As a beta tester of iOS 9, I was disappointed with its "improved" capabilities. Apple has begun to offer split-screen multitasking, but only on the tablet iOS for its iPad line. The only thing distinguishing the Plus from its smaller sibling is the ability to turn into landscape mode on the home screens. By leaving Apple, you will lose some of their beloved key features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and Siri. But, if you are open to a new experience, you should give the Note 5 a chance.
I did, and I don't regret it at all. I hope this helped you!
Another iPhone 6 Plus user here. I have been a loyal fan of Apple for all of my life now, having NEVER tried an Android device until last Friday. I find the the iOS system was much simpler to use on an everyday basis, but there were so many restrictions to what I could do on it. Customization was very minimal on the iOS platform, and I felt that the software on the Plus was lacking the capabilities that other phablets had, such as split-screen multitasking and a 4k display.
Personally, I chose the Note 5 due to the S-pen stylus capabilities and the flat screen. The Edge never really made sense to me, and I was always paranoid that it might distort the viewing experience while watching tv shows. Transferring contacts from my iPhone to the Note 5 was a surprisingly simple experience, made easy by the SmartSwitch application. Most often, I use my Note for mobile entertainment and social networking. The incredible multitasking features are extremely useful, as I can watch "Game of Thrones" on the top half of the screen while messaging my friends in the bottom. The S-Pen capabilities are also impressive, and I have already used the Smart Select and Screen Write (full capture) multiple times. With the stylus, I am able to scrapbook images or sections by selecting an area with Smart Select, saving them for later reference. The full page capture is INCREDIBLY useful for capturing long lists, I've recently use it to capture the list of university courses I am registered in.
Ergonomics wise, Samsung did a great job with slimming down the exterior design. By reducing the size of the bezels, but maintaining the same ultra high definition large-screen experience, you have a device that feels much more comfortable in the hand versus the iPhone 6 Plus. Over time, holding the iPhone 6 Plus actually made my hands sore and numb, due the immense size of the surrounding bezels. Obviously, with Apple's "S" release, there won't be a more comfortable exterior change until 2016. As a beta tester of iOS 9, I was disappointed with its "improved" capabilities. Apple has begun to offer split-screen multitasking, but only on the tablet iOS for its iPad line. The only thing distinguishing the Plus from its smaller sibling is the ability to turn into landscape mode on the home screens. By leaving Apple, you will lose some of their beloved key features such as iMessage, FaceTime, and Siri. But, if you are open to a new experience, you should give the Note 5 a chance.
I did, and I don't regret it at all. I hope this helped you!