Any iPhone 5/5S Converts?

[sirgeeps]

I agree though only with the part about the camera being *easier* to use on the 5s. The note 3 outperformed the 5s in many camera areas. The flash on the iPhone is better though. I would not sell the note 3 camera so short. Taking pics from the iPhone and note 3 can leave one more pleased from the note 3 pics under certain conditions. I have to half agree. IPhone camera is ingnorant proof if you will while the note 3 can outperform it if one has some basic understanding of how to operate the note 3.

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I disagree. I think it's a software issue. The stock camera may be the issue. I've posted an example below. The first picture is from the stock camera . The 2nd is from the camera MX app.

The blur effect on stock is noticeable in all photos regardless of mode, exposure etc. It has to be a software issue. If you could control f stop you could life that blur.

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[sirgeeps]

By the way.. I just downloaded that app. Maybe that's the solution!

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[Johnly]

The note 3 doesn't focus the best. I have to give it a few seconds or manually focus it. After doing that, I get incredibly sharp pictures from the note 3. It all comes down to understanding how the camera (stock) focuses. I have never had a blurry shot as long as I shot when the green square said ready!

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[redimpala01]

I need a bigger screen because I have fat fingers LOL. I dislike iOS 7 and the battery life of the iPhone 5. I had a Note 2 before I switched and I loved it!! I had to switch to the iPhone 5 because of work but I am no longer there and I feel like I'm stuck with iOS.


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[BillM67]

I just switched from the iPhone 5 to the Note 3. Since mote people have unlimited messaging i'm not finding an issue with not having imessage. You may have a problem with Imessage if you have it installed on other devices like an iPad, you will need to disable it on other devices or messages may get lost . As far as the camera goes I am taking some pretty good photos with my note 3, just make sure you let the focus work.

 

[z06mike]

I missed iMessage and the ability to message from my Mac and iPad so much that I switched back. At least 98% of my friends and family all have iPhones and use iMessage. I missed the overall iOS experience too much. But the Note 3 is an excellent phone. I just missed the way all my devices worked seamlessly together when I was using my iPhone so I returned the Note 3 switched back. I do, however, miss the S-Pen :-(

I held out long enough to see how SMS would be implemented into Hangouts and once I found out that you couldn't send messages from a tablet/computer using your phone number, the way you can with iMessage, I threw in the towel.

You know you can download Verizon messages and text from PC/tablet/phone etc and it works very well!

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[stackberry369]

I switched over from a 5 and haven't looked back since. In fact the iPhones look so small whenever I see one now. I still have my iPad so I haven't felt I lost anything when it comes to spending money in the iTunes store. The apps are very smooth and no lag so far, in fact there are times when I found my phone to be much quicker to pull up a web page, app, Netflix, etc than my iPad. I use a Windows PC so I can't help you w/ your Mac question. My only issue I'm having still is that I'm not getting all my messages from a few iPhone users. Searched the forums and tried everything suggested but still no luck. Kinda annoying but no big deal because I can converse w/ them on fb if needed to.

This shows that deja vu is setting in for Apple, they are doing exactly what blackberry was doing before the iphone came out : thinking that the apple name is enough to sell their minuscule upgraded phones.

 

[runamuck0870]

I have always had both devices, but this is the first time I've started using any Android device as my primary communications device.

What I love about my Note 3:

1) Screen size...rivaling usability of a small tablet, but still more portable.
2) Bluetooth LE and general connectivity....BT never as good under iOS
3) Voice + Data again even on Verizon! I've missed this!
4) sPen is a nice option for quick notes and scribbles.
5) I'm actually a huge Gear fan with the Note 3. Since getting it working, my Screen On time has been cut by half.

What I miss most about iOS:
1) never crashed the phone because I had downloaded a bad app update. I've had to run my Note 3 in SAFE mode for days to troubleshoot bad-behaving apps. You shouldn't have to be a sysop to use your phone.
2) Diversity, quality and overall abundance of apps in the App Store. Google Play is like amateur hour shareware by comparison.
3) "Firewalled" nature of iOS is likely better for someone like me. Example:Google Voice on iOS. I could log in, turn on/off Voice as wanted/needed and still keep it self-contained. Made it easy to manage multiple GV accounts. On Android, it wants to co-mingle everything, which makes it very messy and far to easy to accidentally expose your core number. I've all but abandoned Voice usage as a result.
4) iMessage and the sweet integration of FaceTime with close friends and Family. I feel like a social outcast asking them to use WhatsApp, enable SMS on their iPhones or download Skype. All are kludgy workaround so to the elegance of iOS.
5) for that matter, the highly praised file "drag and drop" features of Android earn a huge "so what" from me. I've long since switched to cloud storage of my files and have yet to use this. IOS lets you forget about filing systems entirely. Total removal of an outdated user experience. I miss the "we will manage your files for you" feature of iOS.
6) The aesthetics of an iPhone. Tiny, simplistic OS and not as many specs/features....but damn were they designed well. My Note 3 looks like something designed by a mad scientist for a toy fair exhibition by comparison.
7) the camera. I'm sorry, but anyone who thinks the Note 3's camera is acceptable in low light settings is either totally rationalizing the thing or shooting still life shots of empty beer bottles. It sucks. Apple is clearly ahead in almost every respect for smartphone camera quality. Spec-wise, the Note 3 would appear better. But in real-life situations, it's unacceptable. I've decided to go back to carrying a real camera with me again. It's that bad.

 

[z06mike]

I came from the iPhone 5 and love it. Especially the huge screen. The only thing I miss is the camera.

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I made the switch! So far it's been a smooth transition! I do miss the iPhone camera... Don't know if I'm sticking with the note but I can say that android has come a long way. I do think iOS is still a little bit more polished but this has to be one of if not the best android experiences I've had.

Why do people say they miss the camera? I did a comparison with my s4 and the iPhone 5. Without a doubt the S4 was better! I haven't done one with the Note yet, but I will. I used my mom's IP5 and the picture seemed out of focus, so I borrowed my bro's 5 and got the exact same result. Don't get me wrong, the iPhone camera is nice, but people act like this camera sucks!!

 

[Pinkman.]

I have always had both devices, but this is the first time I've started using any Android device as my primary communications device.

What I love about my Note 3:

1) Screen size...rivaling usability of a small tablet, but still more portable.
2) Bluetooth LE and general connectivity....BT never as good under iOS
3) Voice + Data again even on Verizon! I've missed this!
4) sPen is a nice option for quick notes and scribbles.
5) I'm actually a huge Gear fan with the Note 3. Since getting it working, my Screen On time has been cut by half.

What I miss most about iOS:
1) never crashed the phone because I had downloaded a bad app update. I've had to run my Note 3 in SAFE mode for days to troubleshoot bad-behaving apps. You shouldn't have to be a sysop to use your phone.
2) Diversity, quality and overall abundance of apps in the App Store. Google Play is like amateur hour shareware by comparison.
3) "Firewalled" nature of iOS is likely better for someone like me. Example:Google Voice on iOS. I could log in, turn on/off Voice as wanted/needed and still keep it self-contained. Made it easy to manage multiple GV accounts. On Android, it wants to co-mingle everything, which makes it very messy and far to easy to accidentally expose your core number. I've all but abandoned Voice usage as a result.
4) iMessage and the sweet integration of FaceTime with close friends and Family. I feel like a social outcast asking them to use WhatsApp, enable SMS on their iPhones or download Skype. All are kludgy workaround so to the elegance of iOS.
5) for that matter, the highly praised file "drag and drop" features of Android earn a huge "so what" from me. I've long since switched to cloud storage of my files and have yet to use this. IOS lets you forget about filing systems entirely. Total removal of an outdated user experience. I miss the "we will manage your files for you" feature of iOS.
6) The aesthetics of an iPhone. Tiny, simplistic OS and not as many specs/features....but damn were they designed well. My Note 3 looks like something designed by a mad scientist for a toy fair exhibition by comparison.
7) the camera. I'm sorry, but anyone who thinks the Note 3's camera is acceptable in low light settings is either totally rationalizing the thing or shooting still life shots of empty beer bottles. It sucks. Apple is clearly ahead in almost every respect for smartphone camera quality. Spec-wise, the Note 3 would appear better. But in real-life situations, it's unacceptable. I've decided to go back to carrying a real camera with me again. It's that bad.

So, are you going back to the iPhone and iOS? I'm starting to really consider going back... I miss all the things you miss! One main thing holding me back is the simultaneous voice and data on the note. I love both devices but can't really decide which to keep!

 

[anon(27512)]

I missed iMessage and the ability to message from my Mac and iPad so much that I switched back. At least 98% of my friends and family all have iPhones and use iMessage. I missed the overall iOS experience too much. But the Note 3 is an excellent phone. I just missed the way all my devices worked seamlessly together when I was using my iPhone so I returned the Note 3 switched back. I do, however, miss the S-Pen :-(

I held out long enough to see how SMS would be implemented into Hangouts and once I found out that you couldn't send messages from a tablet/computer using your phone number, the way you can with iMessage, I threw in the towel.

Agreed. Google really should have made hangouts a Message competitor. It doesn't even merge handouts conversations with SMS conversations that are with the same contact. So disappointing. I guess it's a step in the right direction but it was a very small one.

 

[nore03]

I currently have an iPhone 5 on att and my note 3 with vzw. It's only been 3 days with my note but this is am absolutely AMAZING phone! Most of my friends and family call me on my iPhone and I use my note for work. It's hard to even put this thing down. It does everything better than the iPhone. I have played around with the 5s enough to know that it is a pretty good phone but Apple didn't put enough tech in it to keep up with the note series. Before the note I had a Galaxy 3 and hated it and told my self I wouldn't do another Samsung but after buying this phone I ama believer that Samsung had made a good product.

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[runamuck0870]

So, are you going back to the iPhone and iOS? I'm starting to really consider going back... I miss all the things you miss! One main thing holding me back is the simultaneous voice and data on the note. I love both devices but can't really decide which to keep!

I lived without simultaneous Voice + Data for the past few years since switching over to Verizon. AT&T's voice quality was so sketchy for me (dropped calls constantly) that I had no choice but to make the switch. But now that I have simultaneous voice + data again, I'm realizing how much I missed it.

I suspect that the Note 3 will 'age' rather quickly, and I strongly suspect that Apple will finally get with the program and go to something in the 4.5" range for the iPhone 6. I bought a Nexus 5 last week and realize I could very much live with that size screen/form factor, so I think the Note 3 will tide me over until Apple delivers the goods. Then I'll switch back.

In the meantime...I just rely on my iPad for my iOS fix. The Note 3 + iPad (Air in my case) makes a terrific combination.

 

[mr.wiggly]

I had the white iphone5s took it back for the white note 3.the iphone is a decent phone with good features,but the note just fits me better.

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[oldhifi]

I got my Note 3 today. and will never miss my IPhone 5..

 

[William T Riker]

I have both, however I was going the opposite way, I bought a 5S to give the Apple ecosystem a try... imho still prefer Android..

iMessage.. not that big a deal here.. I prefer stock messaging or hangouts personally
Syncing with a mac.. I dont have a mac so thats a nil point here..
Smoothness/fluidity.. they are both pretty much the same to me. However when something crashes on the iphone it just goes back to the home screen where as on Android I can force close something if I feel its acting up..
iOS email.. nothing special to me does the same thing Android's email app does, add my hotmail acct and it pulls it no prob
Bluetooth audio works the same on both in my car (2013 Si) ,song info shows (this was added on Android 4.3 which Note 3 has) both control from my steering wheel no prob
Camera.. I do like the 5S camera compared to Note 3's. Seems like I can snap quicker and better pictures without much effort.

My opinion really don't see what the big fuss is about Apple..unless you have a mac already, I can do more on my Android like emulate games, play flash vids, etc etc I can go on.. they are both really nice phones but will probably end up selling the 5S soon as I can find a buyer for it. And I forgot to mention how much I hate iTunes...I much rather prefer just hooking my phone up to the comp and dragging and dropping stuff and being done with it.

 

[biyik33]

I just switched over from the iPhone 5c. Got the phone but right away got so bored of it. So I gave it to my go and got myself the GN3 and man I love it!! Believe it or not I used to hate android and I love it now!

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[MArk50789]

I have converted about a month ago. My I have unregistered my Iphone, also switched it to another phone number and turned off IMessage. Everyone at my work has and uses Iphone, Exp. group messaging. I can get part of the groups conversation but not from the president. Everyone turned my contact into mobile number as well. No one will shut off Imessage to acomedate me.
I missed 7 group texts last night..... I have tried Hancet and Verizons messaging app to no avail... ANY HELP Appreciated or I will have to go back to the Apple Cult..


Other then the group message and downloading attachments and photos quickly is the only draw back I'm having.

 

[bd1212]

I have converted about a month ago. My I have unregistered my Iphone, also switched it to another phone number and turned off IMessage. Everyone at my work has and uses Iphone, Exp. group messaging. I can get part of the groups conversation but not from the president. Everyone turned my contact into mobile number as well. No one will shut off Imessage to acomedate me.
I missed 7 group texts last night..... I have tried Hancet and Verizons messaging app to no avail... ANY HELP Appreciated or I will have to go back to the Apple Cult..


Other then the group message and downloading attachments and photos quickly is the only draw back I'm having.

Try Textra. It supports group messaging with iPhone's and is also able to receive and send emojis to/from iPhone users (you need to download the Textra emoji plugin for this). To enable group messaging with iPhone's you simply just enable it in the Textra settings. Try that and see how it works.

 

[runamuck0870]

I have converted about a month ago. My I have unregistered my Iphone, also switched it to another phone number and turned off IMessage. Everyone at my work has and uses Iphone, Exp. group messaging. I can get part of the groups conversation but not from the president. Everyone turned my contact into mobile number as well. No one will shut off Imessage to acomedate me.
I missed 7 group texts last night..... I have tried Hancet and Verizons messaging app to no avail... ANY HELP Appreciated or I will have to go back to the Apple Cult..


Other then the group message and downloading attachments and photos quickly is the only draw back I'm having.

Everyone who had formerly had you set as an iMessage user will need to ensure that they have "Send as SMS when iMessage not available" set to ON in their settings. It's set to OFF by default and once they have sent you an iMessage it will just fail to send otherwise.

You also need to completely log out of I Cloud and back in to get your deletion of iMessage profile to "stick."

Apple does a good job of making non iMessage users look like a hassle. That's by design. I've been heckled for leaving the blue bubble club and joining the ranks of the green bubble unwashed masses.