I've been using android phones since 2013 and I specifically became an ardent lover of Samsung phones in 2015 when I tried one of the Galaxy Note series. Since then, I've used and tried so many Samsung phones up to the Samsung Note 10+. A little over a month ago, I decided to purchase an iPhone since 99% of my American friends at work and school communicate via iMessage and this was preventing me from receiving timely information and communication - so I decided to purchase the iPhone 10x Max. And these are my observations.

NOTE: This is not a battleground for android or apple fans. It is just a personal observation and I think both OS are great - depending on what you want. I still have my Samsung phone with me by the way and it's doing fine.


1. iPhones are by far the smoothest phones on earth

The first surprise I had was the smoothness of an iPhone with just 4GB RAM when compared to the performance of the 12GB RAM on the Samsung Note 10+ . On the iPhone, I went on a simultaneous download spree of FIFA, PES, ASPHALT, MODERN COMBAT and many other games but the iPhone swallowed all the task without slowing down, heating or lagging. I embarked on the the same spree on the Note 10+ and it struggled to download at the pace of the iPhone and its performance began to slow down/lag after a few minutes. The ease at which iPhones swallow big tasks and still run so smoothly is shocking.

2. Big SPECS on paper do not translate to better performance in real life

I used to think iPhone users are crazy for buying phones with inferior specs(on paper - camera Megapixels, battery MAHs, RAMs etc) to Samsung flagship devices until after I tried the two ecosystems. In fact, that an android phone has 12GB of RAM does not mean it will perform better than an iPhone with even just 3GB RAM. Paper specs don't tell the entire story. In the same vein, an iPhone camera with 12MP do shoot better videos and take more impressive photos than an android phone with 30MP camera.


3. iPhones are restrictive
Unlike android phones, you cannot customize iPhones' settings as much as you desire. You can only operate within the freedom given by Apple - which is one of the major reasons why many have refused to switch to iPhones. This makes iPhones boring to a lot of people.


4. iPhones are better for Security and Privacy
It's easier to hack or intrude android phones - when compared to iPhones. The encryption and security on iPhones are top notch and this is a deal breaker for millions of folks.


5. It is a big lie that iPhones are the same set of Devices since Steve Job's death

When I compared my iPhone XS Max with my friend's iPhone 11 Pro Max, I discovered that the latter has better camera, better battery, an improved processor and build alongside many other differences. While the average user may not notice the differences or even utilize the improved specs, it is foolhardy to claim there have not been any improvement on the iPhone for years. Even between the iPhone 10x Max(which was launched in 2018) and the iPhone 11 Pro Max(which was launched in 2019) - there are significant differences.

6. iPhones Batteries Last Longer (Flagship iPhone vs a flagship Android phone)
On paper, many flagship Android phones have higher battery capacities(MAH) but in everyday use, the flagship iPhones actually last longer. For instance, an iPhone may have a battery capacity of 3,000MAH but put it and an Android phone that has 6,000MAH battery capacity through the same tasks, the iPhone will still have more juice after 4hours. Perhaps, it is due to Apple’s optimization technology.

7. iPhones have better re-sell value on the market

8. Use what is best for you.
I still use my Samsung phone - particularly for WhatsApp with my Nigerian friends back home and it is still a solid device. If you do not give a damn about iMessage/Facetime, top notch privacy/security and other exclusive things iPhones have to offer, just stick to your android devices.

9. No need for bashing of iPhones users by android lovers and vice versa. You all are doing well! You chose what you think it's the best for you.

SHALOM!


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This is a nice piece you wrote
But all this fanboys Will come here shouting nw

Aswr.... iPhone is what is refered to as technology...

Android is trash

Go shove that fairy tales to your black condemned ass

You are wrong brother,. The battle line has been drawn. Lemme bring my gun, sword and spear. We are winning this battle for Android

Xavfra:
Aswr.... iPhone is what is refered to as technology...

Android is trash

Android is not a thrash. I enjoy how easy it is to customize. It all depends on what you want and what works for you. I will even love to try the new Samsung S20 Ultra soon.

So is that the new cure to Corona virus?

OP is very crafty . You claimed to be a new user of iphone but your analysis and comparison speak otherwise. You even went as far as comparing old models of iphones, analysing iphone improvements post-steve job and many other areas and claimed u only compared it with "a friend's own" . Abaaa, we are not all that dumb . iphones are great and expensive, android are affordable even if not as great as iphones, depending on users' preferences. Variety is the spice of life, enjoy your iphone, let others also enjoy their android

@OP, Most of the people here that will disagree with you are yet to use iPhone, so don't be surprise at their naivety.


If you've used an android phone and iPhone, there's no way you'll be arguing about everything the OP wrote here.

oz4real83:
OP is very crafty . You claimed to be a new user of iphone but your analysis and comparison speak otherwise. You even went as far as comparing old models of iphones, analysing iphone improvements post-steve job and many other areas and claimed u only compared it with "a friend's own" . Abaaa, we are not all that dumb . iphones are great and expensive, android are affordable even if not as great as iphones, depending on users' preferences. Variety is the spice of life, enjoy your iphone, let others also enjoy their android

I don't seem to get your point. I only compared the iPhone 10x Max with my friend’s iPhone11 Pro Max with a view to confirming or dispelling the claim that iPhones have not changed since Steve Jobs died. Mind you, most of the points I raised are arguments I’ve heard from people on both sides of the debate in the past - my use of both ecosystems only gave me the opportunity to carry out the research and experiments that either validated or refuted such arguments. I still use my Android phone.

You are also wrong. iPhones are not the most expensive in the world. There are android phones that are more expensive than iPhones. The Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra for instance.

Xavfra:
Aswr.... iPhone is what is refered to as technology...

Android is trash

in no time, the iPhone too will become trash when new technology will emerge. I think you won't call android trash in 1995. That's life.

Crispels:


I don't seem to get your point. I only compared the iPhone 10x Max with my friend’s iPhone11 Pro Max with a view to confirming or dispelling the claim that iPhones have not changed since Steve Jobs died. Mind you, most of the points I raised are arguments I’ve heard from people on both sides of the debate in the past - my use of both ecosystems only gave me the opportunity to carry out the research and experiments that either validated or refuted such arguments. I still use my Android phone.

You are also wrong. iPhones are not the most expensive in the world. There are android phones that are more expensive than iPhones. The Samsung Galaxy 20 Ultra for instance.

you will find an android phone of virtually every price range. Which new iphone can u get for N15,000?, N30,000?, N50,000 or even N100,000? But u can get an android for even N10,000 even if it is 500mb ram or 1g ram.

There's no doubt about the operating system of iPhone being superior to that of Android...

The truth is that most of us can't afford iPhone for now so we praise what we have

hope4nigeria:
in no time, the iPhone too will become trash when new technology will emerge. I think you won't call android trash in 1995. That's life.

But until then...

For now it is the king

Crispels:


Android is not a thrash. I enjoy how easy it is to customize. It all depends on what you want and what works for you. I will even love to try the new Samsung S20 Ultra soon.

.... yeah but I don't mean it is useless it's just that in its processor or ram or room stuffs c'mon Android isn't close to it

Crispels:
I've been using android phones since 2013 and I specifically became an ardent lover of Samsung phones in 2015 when I tried one of the Galaxy Note series. Since then, I've used and tried so many Samsung phones up to the Samsung Note 10+. A little over a month ago, I decided to purchase an iPhone since 99% of my American friends at work and school communicate via iMessage and this was preventing me from receiving timely information and communication - so I decided to purchase the iPhone 10x Max. And these are my observations.

NOTE: This is not a battleground for android or apple fans. It is just a personal observation and I think both OS are great - depending on what you want. I still have my Samsung phone with me by the way and it's doing fine.


1. iPhones are by far the smoothest phones on earth

The first surprise I had was the smoothness of an iPhone with just 4GB RAM when compared to the performance of the 12GB RAM on the Samsung Note 10+ . On the iPhone, I went on a simultaneous download spree of FIFA, PES, ASPHALT, MODERN COMBAT and many other games but it swallowed all the task without slowing down, heating or lagging. I embarked on the the same spree on the Note 10+ and it struggled to download at the pace of the iPhone and it began to slow down after a few minutes. The ease at which iPhones swallow big tasks and still run so smoothly is shocking.

2. Big SPECS on paper do not translate to better performance in real life

I used to think iPhone users are crazy for buying phones with inferior specs(on paper - camera Megapixels, RAMs etc) to Samsung flagship devices until after I tried the two ecosystems. In fact, that an android phone has 12GB of RAM does not mean it will perform better than an iPhone with even just 3GB RAM. Paper specs don't tell the entire story. In the same vein, an iPhone camera with 12MP do shoot better videos and take more impressive photos than an android phone with 30MP camera.


3. iPhones are restrictive
Unlike android phones, you cannot customize iPhones' settings as much as you desire. You can only operate within the freedom given by Apple - which is one of the major reasons why many have refused to switch to iPhones.


4. iPhones are better for Security and Privacy
It's easier to hack or intrude android phones - when compared to iPhones. The encryption and security on iPhones are top notch and this is a deal breaker for millions of folks.


5. It is a big lie that iPhones are the same set of Devices since Steve Job's death

When I compared my iPhone XS Max with my friend's iPhone 11 Pro Max, I discovered that the latter has better camera, better battery, an improved processor and build alongside many other differences. While the average user may not notice the differences or even utilize the improved specs, it is foolhardy to claim there have not been any improvement on the iPhone for years. Even between the iPhone 10x Max(which was launched in 2018) and the iPhone 11 Pro Max(which was launched in 2019) - there are significant differences.

6. iPhones have better re-sell value on the market

7. Use what is best for you.
I still use my Samsung phone - particularly for WhatsApp with my Nigerian friends back home and it is still a solid device. If you do not give a damn about iMessage/Facetime, top notch privacy/security and other exclusive things iPhones have to offer, just stick to your android devices.

8. No need for bashing of iPhones users by android lovers and vice versa. You all are doing well! You chose what you think it's the best for you.

SHALOM!

Where do you work? Any vacancy?

I prefer blackberry joor ....catch me if U can hehehehehe

For normal, daily users, iPhone it is... But for techies, Android it is.

Simple.

Na so new boyfriend dey shack for head,e go soon clear for your eye...enjoy ur iphone. Wondering they add 'i' to everything apple.

Crispels:
I've been using android phones since 2013 and I specifically became an ardent lover of Samsung phones in 2015 when I tried one of the Galaxy Note series. Since then, I've used and tried so many Samsung phones up to the Samsung Note 10+. A little over a month ago, I decided to purchase an iPhone since 99% of my American friends at work and school communicate via iMessage and this was preventing me from receiving timely information and communication - so I decided to purchase the iPhone 10x Max. And these are my observations.

NOTE: This is not a battleground for android or apple fans. It is just a personal observation and I think both OS are great - depending on what you want. I still have my Samsung phone with me by the way and it's doing fine.


1. iPhones are by far the smoothest phones on earth

The first surprise I had was the smoothness of an iPhone with just 4GB RAM when compared to the performance of the 12GB RAM on the Samsung Note 10+ . On the iPhone, I went on a simultaneous download spree of FIFA, PES, ASPHALT, MODERN COMBAT and many other games but it swallowed all the task without slowing down, heating or lagging. I embarked on the the same spree on the Note 10+ and it struggled to download at the pace of the iPhone and it began to slow down after a few minutes. The ease at which iPhones swallow big tasks and still run so smoothly is shocking.

2. Big SPECS on paper do not translate to better performance in real life

I used to think iPhone users are crazy for buying phones with inferior specs(on paper - camera Megapixels, RAMs etc) to Samsung flagship devices until after I tried the two ecosystems. In fact, that an android phone has 12GB of RAM does not mean it will perform better than an iPhone with even just 3GB RAM. Paper specs don't tell the entire story. In the same vein, an iPhone camera with 12MP do shoot better videos and take more impressive photos than an android phone with 30MP camera.


3. iPhones are restrictive
Unlike android phones, you cannot customize iPhones' settings as much as you desire. You can only operate within the freedom given by Apple - which is one of the major reasons why many have refused to switch to iPhones.


4. iPhones are better for Security and Privacy
It's easier to hack or intrude android phones - when compared to iPhones. The encryption and security on iPhones are top notch and this is a deal breaker for millions of folks.


5. It is a big lie that iPhones are the same set of Devices since Steve Job's death

When I compared my iPhone XS Max with my friend's iPhone 11 Pro Max, I discovered that the latter has better camera, better battery, an improved processor and build alongside many other differences. While the average user may not notice the differences or even utilize the improved specs, it is foolhardy to claim there have not been any improvement on the iPhone for years. Even between the iPhone 10x Max(which was launched in 2018) and the iPhone 11 Pro Max(which was launched in 2019) - there are significant differences.

6. iPhones have better re-sell value on the market

7. Use what is best for you.
I still use my Samsung phone - particularly for WhatsApp with my Nigerian friends back home and it is still a solid device. If you do not give a damn about iMessage/Facetime, top notch privacy/security and other exclusive things iPhones have to offer, just stick to your android devices.

8. No need for bashing of iPhones users by android lovers and vice versa. You all are doing well! You chose what you think it's the best for you.

SHALOM!

Your opinion.

Android is more affordable though!

What of battery life?

Newcomer, you'll soon get tired

iPhone is king! But comes at a hefty price! Android is not near it, but beats iPhone only interms of affordability!

Crispels:
I've been using android phones since 2013 and I specifically became an ardent lover of Samsung phones in 2015 when I tried one of the Galaxy Note series. Since then, I've used and tried so many Samsung phones up to the Samsung Note 10+. A little over a month ago, I decided to purchase an iPhone since 99% of my American friends at work and school communicate via iMessage and this was preventing me from receiving timely information and communication - so I decided to purchase the iPhone 10x Max. And these are my observations.

NOTE: This is not a battleground for android or apple fans. It is just a personal observation and I think both OS are great - depending on what you want. I still have my Samsung phone with me by the way and it's doing fine.


1. iPhones are by far the smoothest phones on earth

The first surprise I had was the smoothness of an iPhone with just 4GB RAM when compared to the performance of the 12GB RAM on the Samsung Note 10+ . On the iPhone, I went on a simultaneous download spree of FIFA, PES, ASPHALT, MODERN COMBAT and many other games but it swallowed all the task without slowing down, heating or lagging. I embarked on the the same spree on the Note 10+ and it struggled to download at the pace of the iPhone and it began to slow down after a few minutes. The ease at which iPhones swallow big tasks and still run so smoothly is shocking.

2. Big SPECS on paper do not translate to better performance in real life

I used to think iPhone users are crazy for buying phones with inferior specs(on paper - camera Megapixels, RAMs etc) to Samsung flagship devices until after I tried the two ecosystems. In fact, that an android phone has 12GB of RAM does not mean it will perform better than an iPhone with even just 3GB RAM. Paper specs don't tell the entire story. In the same vein, an iPhone camera with 12MP do shoot better videos and take more impressive photos than an android phone with 30MP camera.


3. iPhones are restrictive
Unlike android phones, you cannot customize iPhones' settings as much as you desire. You can only operate within the freedom given by Apple - which is one of the major reasons why many have refused to switch to iPhones.


4. iPhones are better for Security and Privacy
It's easier to hack or intrude android phones - when compared to iPhones. The encryption and security on iPhones are top notch and this is a deal breaker for millions of folks.


5. It is a big lie that iPhones are the same set of Devices since Steve Job's death

When I compared my iPhone XS Max with my friend's iPhone 11 Pro Max, I discovered that the latter has better camera, better battery, an improved processor and build alongside many other differences. While the average user may not notice the differences or even utilize the improved specs, it is foolhardy to claim there have not been any improvement on the iPhone for years. Even between the iPhone 10x Max(which was launched in 2018) and the iPhone 11 Pro Max(which was launched in 2019) - there are significant differences.

6. iPhones have better re-sell value on the market

7. Use what is best for you.
I still use my Samsung phone - particularly for WhatsApp with my Nigerian friends back home and it is still a solid device. If you do not give a damn about iMessage/Facetime, top notch privacy/security and other exclusive things iPhones have to offer, just stick to your android devices.

8. No need for bashing of iPhones users by android lovers and vice versa. You all are doing well! You chose what you think it's the best for you.

SHALOM!

That place u are working shey they need IT guy or... Anything like that? Man's jobless ATM

sparog:
There's no doubt about the operating system of iPhone being superior to that of Android...

The truth is that most of us can't afford iPhone for now so we praise what we have

iPhones are expensive no doubt but i don't use Android mainly because they are cheap but for easy customization

BLESSMME:

Where do you work? Any vacancy?

Get the visa first, vacancy isn't a problems, jobs plenty yaapa for there.

dgitrader:
iPhone is king! But comes at a hefty price! Android is not near it, but beats iPhone only interms of affordability!

Android is near it. Infact very very close and much more affordable. You will enjoy every single type of smartphone experience you have in IPhones with Android and yet at an affordable price.

This is not true for IPhones cos you won't enjoy smartphone experience called customization.

oz4real83:
OP is very crafty . You claimed to be a new user of iphone but your analysis and comparison speak otherwise. You even went as far as comparing old models of iphones, analysing iphone improvements post-steve job and many other areas and claimed u only compared it with "a friend's own" . Abaaa, we are not all that dumb . iphones are great and expensive, android are affordable even if not as great as iphones, depending on users' preferences. Variety is the spice of life, enjoy your iphone, let others also enjoy their android

U too go smart o

Crispels:
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Thanks for the very objective analysis. I've never used an iPhone but I'm seriously considering giving it a try after your review.

dgitrader:


Get the visa first, vacancy isn't a problems, jobs plenty yaapa for there.

This Visa thing sef don tire person!!