Android vs Apple

[HnLA]

I know this might be a controversial subject but wondering if anyone has gone from one to the other. I have a 4 year old Samsung S10 and had 3 HTC phones before that. I know that at concerts the Iphone gets much, much, much better videos than Samsung phone. Almost all of my friends are on Iphones
I think they all do the basics - email, apps, . I think my original decision was based on the HTC phone many years ago. I am with T-Mobile.
Thank you.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

Who told you the iPhone gets better bideo at concerts? I'd like to introduce you to my friend, 10x optical zoom.

 

[HnLA]

I have never been able to get good video of concert with my S10. I loved the HTCs but also, never got good video at concerts. Optical Zoom does not make it clearer.

 

[methodman89]

I've been happy with my S9+, compared to phones from a couple of years ago. I think a new iPhone would be better than the 4 year old phone you have.

 

[fuzzylumpkin]

I have never been able to get good video of concert with my S10. I loved the HTCs but also, never got good video at concerts. Optical Zoom does not make it clearer.

The S10 is almost 5 years old... I thought you wanted input on modern iPhones vs modern Android phones... but if you've already made the decision to buy an iphone, go and buy one.

 

[Bkdodger1]

I think Samsung has caught up on the video but I still like the iPhone for video overall.. all the phones are getting pretty good at everything.. and of course it's all subjective as well..

 

[J Dubbs]

I think Samsung has caught up on the video but I still like the iPhone for video overall.. all the phones are getting pretty good at everything.. and of course it's all subjective as well..

Yep, now I really think it comes down to the small things like how much you like to customize, price, and how much you trust the company. Software support is even getting pretty close, close enough that both are supported longer than most people keep a phone

 

[mustang7757]

Newer Samsung flagship device have excellent video and iPhone up there also as the 2 best I've seen , I do use both platforms.

 

[Bkdodger1]

Yep, now I really think it comes down to the small things like how much you like to customize, price, and how much you trust the company. Software support is even getting pretty close, close enough that both are supported longer than most people keep a phone

Exactly and you really can't go wrong

 

[shanghaichica]

I honestly think Samsung video is just fine. Yes the YouTube reviewers will pixel peep and say the iPhone has better video quality. However, if you were not putting the videos side by side Samsung’s video quality would be just fine. Also Samsung flagships can record in 8K.

 

[Goniff]

I have the S20 Plus. Is there an android phone that does well in low light with the wide angle lens? The one on the S20 Plus is not great for concerts.

 

[Windroid 2483]

I have an iPhone and an Android tablet. iOS and Android are cut from the same cloth! So long as you avoid the Apple apps (which are iOS only): You can have mostly the same experience on both operating systems.

However, that's the operating system! You folks have been talking about the hardware, about the phones themselves, which is another matter.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Have you looked at the Google Pixel 8 Pro?

 

[Windroid 2483]

Have you looked at the Google Pixel 8 Pro?

If you're talking to me: Not really. However, I've only had three smartphones in my life, all of which are still operational and ready to be used. I probably won't be getting a new smartphone (Android or iOS) anytime soon.

However, if I do eventually get an Android phone to replace my iPhone 12: I may get a Pixel. I like up-to-date software and operating systems, and it's my understanding that Pixels get Android updates for a long time due to custom ROMs.