I used the 6SP for a week...back on the N5 now.

[maskedcarrot]

What you guys fail to realize is that most of the issues you are talking about are iOS 9 related and not to the phone itself.

It was the same when iOS 7 and 8 came out. 8 was buggy for quite some time, and actually 8.4.1 is very stable and works great on my iPhone 6 Plus.

At least Apple will come out with OS updates to fix the issues, and you'll be able to download them day one. The bummer with android is you could be waiting 6 months or more just to ever see any updates. Plus I've noticed that the only updates you really see on Android phones are mainly security updates, very rarely do you see updates that actually fix the quirky bugs.

 

[dpham00]

Thank you for this! In the world of internet forums it's SO hard to get an honest comparison because people are so polarized and let's be blunt here: dishonest, because some measure of fanboyism often intrudes (hence why if you posted this on an Apple forum you'd probably get attacked at worst or receive dozens of replies from people saying, "must be you, I don't have any of your issues!" at best).

I will be fair here and also mention that I agree with you that when it is working perfectly, an iPhone is supremely fast, and with Apple there's also a pretty strong possibility that many of the issues you were having will be patched reasonably soon.

I did wait and patched 9.0.1 and 9.0.2. I don't want to wait too long as I have a 14 day return policy. I would be willing to try it out longer, if Verizon agreed to extend the return policy.

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

 

[maskedcarrot]

I did wait and patched 9.0.1 and 9.0.2. I don't want to wait too long as I have a 14 day return policy. I would be willing to try it out longer, if Verizon agreed to extend the return policy.

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

To be honest, you probably won't see any major stability on the iPhone until iOS 9.1 or 9.2.

9.1 is currently in Beta and should be out before the iPad Pro gets released being is has the code for that device, but it is also fixing other major bugs as well.

 

[dpham00]

What you guys fail to realize is that most of the issues you are talking about are iOS 9 related and not to the phone itself.

It was the same when iOS 7 and 8 came out. 8 was buggy for quite some time, and actually 8.4.1 is very stable and works great on my iPhone 6 Plus.

At least Apple will come out with OS updates to fix the issues, and you'll be able to download them day one. The bummer with android is you could be waiting 6 months or more just to ever see any updates. Plus I've noticed that the only updates you really see on Android phones are mainly security updates, very rarely do you see updates that actually fix the quirky bugs.

That's a bs excuse imo, when apple controls both the hardware and software...

I do agree that Android takes much longer to update. But for me the note 5 worked out of the box, didn't need any update. Sure it isn't perfect, but it runs smooth most of the time and doesn't terminate active apps frequently like on my iPhone 6sp.

If apple wishes to send me an iphone 6sp to test once they have fixed the bugs then I would be willing to ammend my comments at that time. However as it is, I am already out a $35 restocking fee....

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

 

[BergerKing]

That's a bs excuse imo, when apple controls both the hardware and software...

I do agree that Android takes much longer to update. But for me the note 5 worked out of the box, didn't need any update. Sure it isn't perfect, but it runs smooth most of the time and doesn't terminate active apps frequently like on my iPhone 6sp.

If apple wishes to send me an iphone 6sp to test once they have fixed the bugs then I would be willing to ammend my comments at that time. However as it is, I am already out a $35 restocking fee....

Sent from my Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Mine actually ran a Lollipop update right after it was activated, then I got an update again about a week later. Hut I've had no problems since I got the phone.

I'm not a fanboy of anything in the phone world. Started with an old Samsung VGA, then Sanyo Katana, then first smartphone was a BlackBerry. After 3 of them, circumstances pushed me into the Android column. I tried to mess with iPhone, but couldn't get used to the keyboard.

Motorola Photon, Samsung S3 and 4, and now Note 5. It's been a fun ride so far, and it's nice to have things that work well. I prefer the customizations I like, and having apps that do more. I'd hate a crippled SwiftKey.

 

[chuckychess]

My thoughts exactly. Figured I was the only one who felt this way.

Posted using the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 / Pro 12.2

 

[Hendri Hendri]

I disagree with some point, ios is always be better in os support. Maybe current version needs to be updated and oh , beter security

But I love my note 5 in many ways

Posted via the Android Central App #Galnote5

 

[Wildo6882]

I, too, used a 6s Plus for a little bit. I liked the phone overall, but it had its share of quirks and issues and I couldn't handle it. I had issues with opening my mail, and it would say "Can't reach server, please try again later." Then my mail would show up in 5 minutes. I also would delete emails and the unread icon would stick around for awhile. I had contacts not show up in properly synced accounts, too. I like iOS but it's honestly still the same OS it was 5 years ago. Little implementations here and there that do make it better, but it's the same overall. I just missed being able to customize anything. The customization helps my experience with Android and makes MY phone work for ME. iPhones are made to work how Apple wants them, not what is best for the end user.

 

[Hendri Hendri]

I, too, used a 6s Plus for a little bit. I liked the phone overall, but it had its share of quirks and issues and I couldn't handle it. I had issues with opening my mail, and it would say "Can't reach server, please try again later." Then my mail would show up in 5 minutes. I also would delete emails and the unread icon would stick around for awhile. I had contacts not show up in properly synced accounts, too. I like iOS but it's honestly still the same OS it was 5 years ago. Little implementations here and there that do make it better, but it's the same overall. I just missed being able to customize anything. The customization helps my experience with Android and makes MY phone work for ME. iPhones are made to work how Apple wants them, not what is best for the end user.

I never use mail on iphone, i use blackberry or android for tht. It just don't feel right to not able to manage our documents on my own phone (some says use cloud, but tht just different). Photos, apple music, apps, banking, call, text is ok, work and deal with document on ios just not my thing

Posted via the Android Central App #Galnote5

 

[jdfry15]

I took my iphone 6splus back today and went back to the note 5. The only thing that really concerns me about the note is the updates. With apple I always know the updates will come right away. It's just too bad android phone manufacturers can't bypass carriers like apple has been able to do. The battery ins't as good either, but everything else is night and day better on the note 5.

 

[drbrk]

Do you try this same games on both device (heartstone, real boxing etc.)? What about performance on both?

 

[tlo07]

I just did something similar. I went from a GS6 to an iPhone 6s. I returned the iPhone today and went back to my Galaxy. I thought I was going to be so glad to get back to iOS but it only took about four days for me to start missing the customization of my Android. I also don't like how the screen seems so small compared to the actual size of the iPhone. Samsung does a great job keeping the bezels small and squeezing as much screen as possible into the phone.

Now I need to resist the urge to pick up a Note 5. I had the Note 4 and liked it. I'll have to steer clear of AT&T and Best Buy! That N5 looks pretty slick!

Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

The iPhone 6s was great. I didn't have any issues with it. I just wanted to try the Note 5 because I'm curious about it. So far it has been an interesting device.

 

[Eddster]

The iPhone 6s was great. I didn't have any issues with it. I just wanted to try the Note 5 because I'm curious about it. So far it has been an interesting device.

I'd have to agree. I'm a long time iPhone user and have a 6s Plus. I picked up a Note 5 yesterday and I think I'm in love. I too think it's a far more interesting device. If I could find a way to get iMessage on Android, I'd probably never use my iPhone.

 

[Wildo6882]

The iPhone 6s was great. I didn't have any issues with it. I just wanted to try the Note 5 because I'm curious about it. So far it has been an interesting device.

Are you hanging on to your iOS stuff? What do you think about the Note so far?

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Are you hanging on to your iOS stuff? What do you think about the Note so far?

There's a lot to love about the Note 5. And to be fair, I have had all of the Notes and have loved all of them. I'm just a big fan of the series. Samsung makes the best screens in my opinion. The hardware is pretty slick too. Now this may seem odd, but I actually prefer how the fingerprint scanner works on the Note 5 over the iPhone 6S. It works like the iPhone 6 Touch ID which I thought was the best. Touch ID on the 6S is too fast. Battery life I'm still figuring out. Like the wireless charging. Love the fast charging. The Note 5 seems really fast. So no complaints there. Keyboard is perfect. I would say that the keyboard is definitely better than the iOS keyboard. I never cared about expandable storage or removable batteries. But I love that the phone feels more solid now because it's sealed. Whenever I switch back to the Note series, the first thing that I realize I had missed was the LED notification light. One thing that is irritating is that I don't have a mobile payment option until Chase Bank is a partner in Samsung Pay. The camera is awesome. But I thought the same for the Note 4 and Note 3.

 

[jdhooghe]

The iPhone camera is not great and the battery life is pretty terrible on the 6s. I do enjoy having apps behave in ios; I think I might have to return it for a 6s plus

Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

 

[Wildo6882]

There's a lot to love about the Note 5. And to be fair, I have had all of the Notes and have loved all of them. I'm just a big fan of the series. Samsung makes the best screens in my opinion. The hardware is pretty slick too. Now this may seem odd, but I actually prefer how the fingerprint scanner works on the Note 5 over the iPhone 6S. It works like the iPhone 6 Touch ID which I thought was the best. Touch ID on the 6S is too fast. Battery life I'm still figuring out. Like the wireless charging. Love the fast charging. The Note 5 seems really fast. So no complaints there. Keyboard is perfect. I would say that the keyboard is definitely better than the iOS keyboard. I never cared about expandable storage or removable batteries. But I love that the phone feels more solid now because it's sealed. Whenever I switch back to the Note series, the first thing that I realize I had missed was the LED notification light. One thing that is irritating is that I don't have a mobile payment option until Chase Bank is a partner in Samsung Pay. The camera is awesome. But I thought the same for the Note 4 and Note 3.

Have you tried Android Pay? I've been able to get some cards on there that don't work in Samsung Pay. You know I like both operating systems (meaning iOS and Android) but I wasn't happy with the 6s Plus when I had it. I hated how fast the touch ID was. I never saw notifications. And telling people to use a different finger or press the power button, especially on the Plus is putting the functionality on the user, which I didn't like. I also really thought the screen definitely looked much worse than the Note screen. It's nice, but definitely not Note 5 quality. I also had some contact and email issues on the 6s Plus. Overall I didn't feel like it was worth the price. And the camera definitely wasn't any better.

 

[Wildo6882]

The iPhone camera is not great and the battery life is pretty terrible on the 6s. I do enjoy having apps behave in ios; I think I might have to return it for a 6s plus

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Are you using a 6s and your Note?

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Have you tried Android Pay? I've been able to get some cards on there that don't work in Samsung Pay. You know I like both operating systems (meaning iOS and Android) but I wasn't happy with the 6s Plus when I had it. I hated how fast the touch ID was. I never saw notifications. And telling people to use a different finger or press the power button, especially on the Plus is putting the functionality on the user, which I didn't like. I also really thought the screen definitely looked much worse than the Note screen. It's nice, but definitely not Note 5 quality. I also had some contact and email issues on the 6s Plus. Overall I didn't feel like it was worth the price. And the camera definitely wasn't any better.

I haven't been able to use Android Pay or Samsunag Pay because they don't support Chase Bank. The screen on the Note 5 is stellar, although I liked the screen on the, iPhone 6S too. I'm going to really test the camera today.