Big Red Rich Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 So I've had had iPhone for so long now the previous phone prior to the several iPhones I've had was a Nokia when Nokia's were still just about cool! So my 5s is now up for replacement, I'm not one of these who waits for the very latest phone to come out then queue up for it etc so I'm always a phone behind due to cost. So do I just play safe and go for the 6s or do I android? Can anyone help me out and then me know what I might be missing out on if I pick the other? I still have an iPad so I'll get my apple fix I guess of that!! any help appreciated! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 How much do you use Facetime? Because that's really the only difference. I would say 95% of apps are available on both. Samsungs weather better than iPhones too. I've heard the S7 has had a few returns due to mechanical failures. However, this has probably been ironed out now as stock is newer to when it first came out. I have a S6 edge and it's brilliant. Have also helped convert two iPhoners to join the Samsung world and they haven't looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I've been running an S6 for a year now and its the best phone I've had without a doubt. Android are ahead or at the very least equal to Apple these days IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Storage! I've got family members all with iPhones (I'm the only Samsung android), they are always driving me mad when they try to take photos or add apps but have to delete something first as they have no storage. I can have a nice big memory card in mine and just snap away. I know the storage is back for the s7 (god I would love that phone), so that's another thing to consider. I have a Sansung tablet but rarely use it, must prefer my iPads, don't think I would ever have an Apple phone though, android all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I had an S3 after an iPhone 4 and it was the worst mistake I've ever made. Had an iPhone 6 for over a year and utterly love it. Apple Pay is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Wait 5 weeks and get an iPhone7. iPhone 6 is like the arc. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 I've been an iPhone owner since the year dot, but this worm turned when the latest release of iOS crippled the 4S. I have an S7 and I love it to bits. At last I can stop worrying about using my phone in a light drizzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I am a 2 phone ****** due to work. Have an iphone 5s and my own personal Samsung A5. Absolute no-brainer. The Samsung is waaaay better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted August 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 8 hours ago, Kid in the Riot said: I am a 2 phone ****** due to work. Have an iphone 5s and my own personal Samsung A5. Absolute no-brainer. The Samsung is waaaay better. But why? What makes it so much better mate?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinCider Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I got a Samsung works mobile but a personal iPhone. I personally prefer the iPhone as I just like iOS more than Android, to me it's more intuitive, clearer and easier to use. Of course this is only my opinion and everyone else's are just as valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted August 11, 2016 Report Share Posted August 11, 2016 I have an LG G4 and it's a fantastic phone. The camera is amazing - DSLR quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Had a few other phones over the years but have always ended up back with a iPhone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 On 8/10/2016 at 21:13, Aizoon said: I've been an iPhone owner since the year dot, but this worm turned when the latest release of iOS crippled the 4S. I have an S7 and I love it to bits. At last I can stop worrying about using my phone in a light drizzle YOU have got a mobile phone ............. ?? Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'm thinking of upgrading my Iphone5 to a 6 but only because it'll be compatible with my iPad, Mrs Robbo has a Samsung 7 and loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted August 13, 2016 Admin Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've got an Samsung S5 (work) and a iPhone 5S. I find it easier to link calanders between work and personal on the iPhone, but that's probably just my limited knowledge. The Samsung eats battery life at an amazing rate if you use a lot of apps or google maps for directions. I downloaded a battery life saving app and it helps. My misses has the iPhone 6 - the big one - for me it's too big to carry around - but she's is an apple fan and loves it. I must admit the inability to expand memory on iPhone has pissed me off, unsure if I will stick with it or go Android when this one dies. I'm already well past the upgrade and just on a cheap monthly contract, but have no need to upgrade as the 5S does everything I need (apart from expansion of memory). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 6 hours ago, Taxi for Rennie said: YOU have got a mobile phone ............. ?? Uncle TFR Several Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 I've got an s7 edge and love it, although I've gone from the s3 to the s5 and now this one, so probably pro Samsung. Wife has iPhone6 (or whatever the latest one is at the mo) and it is a nice phone, but I just don't get on with apple (other than the ipad). Don't like the keypad on them... Brother in law went from iPhone 6 to the s6 edge and said he'd never go back, and my other brother in law has an iPhone 6 and is considering changing... Go into carphone warehouse and play about with both. You may find as an apple user you hate android. I will say the camera in the s7 edge is absolutely shit hot..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 On a side note I've just bought a new car stereo that works seamlessly with the iPhone and apple music. Don't know how I managed without it, millions of tracks on demand in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richwilkins50 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 I think both have their positives. I have always been an apple fan boy, and had every generation of iphone. But earlier on in the year whilst i had my iphone 6 plus i decided sod it, i like the look of the s7 edge so bought one. Must admit im very suprised in how good it is. Camera clarity is excellent, screen colours and brightness far superior, ringtones much louder, plus you can expand the memory with a micro sd card. Also the build quality is much better than previous galaxy's. Metal and glass instead of metal-looking plastic. I have never been a fan of android but this current version is similar to ios but much more customisable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 "Hello??!!" iPhone 7 out in mid-September. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 Yes - it's the apple iPhone 7. The telecommunications equal to the 'workplace pension', or Collis1. ....... very often ignored on OTIB. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Galaxy S7 arriving this afternoon! Wish me luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 2 hours ago, Big Red Rich said: Galaxy S7 arriving this afternoon! Wish me luck!!! Lucky bugger! I'm not sure what to do yet, will be interested to know how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 Not a massive Samsung fan, but much prefer Android to Apple Had an Apple phone for work and much preferred that for ease of use for all the things you need to do when you're not in the office, but Android for personal use every time. You can make your Android your own with launchers and icon packs, get it looking exactly how you want it to. As RedM says, you've got as much storage as you can handle, or can afford, not limited in anyway Got an Xperia Z3 currently, great phone, great camera (vital bit of kit having kids). For those who mention facetime there is now Google Duo for android, I can call my daughters on iphones from my Android when I'm missing their faces. An absolute Godsend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team In Keynsham Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 38 minutes ago, Woodsy said: Not a massive Samsung fan, but much prefer Android to Apple Had an Apple phone for work and much preferred that for ease of use for all the things you need to do when you're not in the office, but Android for personal use every time. You can make your Android your own with launchers and icon packs, get it looking exactly how you want it to. As RedM says, you've got as much storage as you can handle, or can afford, not limited in anyway Got an Xperia Z3 currently, great phone, great camera (vital bit of kit having kids). For those who mention facetime there is now Google Duo for android, I can call my daughters on iphones from my Android when I'm missing their faces. An absolute Godsend Despite having a MacBook, ipad and ipod, I have yet to bother with an iphone: have a S5 for home, and a Xperia Z3 compact for use in the UK, and I don't see any need to move away from Android: comparing the 2, I think I would go Xperia every time. The only issue I have with the Z3 is the size: in hindsight I should have bought the regular device as opposed to the compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red Rich Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 So far so good! I like the fact you can customise it very easily & the widgets thing is pretty cool also. Feel a bit of an apple rebel getting an android on the day they release their new phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 8 hours ago, Big Red Rich said: So far so good! I like the fact you can customise it very easily & the widgets thing is pretty cool also. Feel a bit of an apple rebel getting an android on the day they release their new phone! No better time to do it as Apple continue to drip feed the tech to their acolytes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 16 hours ago, One Team In Keynsham said: Despite having a MacBook, ipad and ipod, I have yet to bother with an iphone: have a S5 for home, and a Xperia Z3 compact for use in the UK, and I don't see any need to move away from Android: comparing the 2, I think I would go Xperia every time. The only issue I have with the Z3 is the size: in hindsight I should have bought the regular device as opposed to the compact. I've got 7 months left before I can upgrade, but can do in 3 months when I can sell the Xperia for the same amount as is left on the contract. I haven't heard anything about a new Xperia or Sony coming out though....anyone else? I swapped from Sony to Samsung about 4 years ago, I think I'm set on Sony again now. I love the size, that was another thing I didn't like about the iphone I had for work, was a little on the small side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 On 08/09/2016 at 00:32, Big Red Rich said: So far so good! I like the fact you can customise it very easily & the widgets thing is pretty cool also. Feel a bit of an apple rebel getting an android on the day they release their new phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Samsung giving all new customers halon extinguishers and nomex suits at no extra charge. It's a good deal. Uncle TFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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