Big screen lovers .... Note 4 or (Rumored) 5.5-inch iPhone 6?

[tbayrgs]

need to chime in here......when you change the launcher from Tw to ...well anything. It does not eliminate TW. But then it does not USE it either. So resources used by TW are freed up......
TW is just not as optimized as Sense is......but they both do the job rather nicely. Samsung should have put 3GB of ram in the S5......ram is really inexpensive. IMHO....Going forward I think 2 or 3 Gb of ram should be the standard for flagship phones.

I don't think this is exactly true jamezr. I've never seen TW referred to as only a launcher but rather the skin that Samsung layers on top of Android. It isn't limited to just the home screen launcher but also includes all of the added functionality (all of the S-features, air gestures, etc), or what many of us consider Samsung's 'bloatware'. The proof is that all of those functions remain when one uses an alternate launcher, and thus they continue to use resources.

I don't like the design elements of TW and using Nova will at least hide some if it. Unfortunately, you still see it everywhere else--the settings menu, the quick settings, and the notification panel. And this is just one element of TW.

 

[mib1800]

I don't think this is exactly true jamezr. I've never seen TW referred to as only a launcher but rather the skin that Samsung layers on top of Android. It isn't limited to just the home screen launcher but also includes all of the added functionality (all of the S-features, air gestures, etc), or what many of us consider Samsung's 'bloatware'. The proof is that all of those functions remain when one uses an alternate launcher, and thus they continue to use resources.

I don't like the design elements of TW and using Nova will at least hide some if it. Unfortunately, you still see it everywhere else--the settings menu, the quick settings, and the notification panel. And this is just one element of TW.

It clear now that you are referring to touchwiz as the whole firmware.

Well of course you need other services or apps to run those functions like gesture nfc, motion, IR etc. And on top of that you have the samsung ecosystem which includes account, push services, sync, s health etc.

You will also see some of these in m8 or other android but there are less of these since they don't include so functions as samsung.

It is bloatware to you if you don't want those functionalities.

 

[tbayrgs]

It clear now that you are referring to touchwiz as the whole firmware.

Well of course you need other services or apps to run those functions like gesture nfc, motion, IR etc. And on top of that you have the samsung ecosystem which includes account, push services, sync, s health etc.

You will also see some of these in m8 or other android but there are less of these since they don't include so functions as samsung.

It is bloatware to you if you don't want those functionalities.

Yup, this exactly. I'm personally find the design unappealing and the Device overwrought with features that I find unnecessary, or poorly implemented, thus hampering the user experience. I understand these are only my personal preferences however I'm clearly not the only one.

 

[mib1800]

Yup, this exactly. I'm personally find the design unappealing and the Device overwrought with features that I find unnecessary, or poorly implemented, thus hampering the user experience. I understand these are only my personal preferences however I'm clearly not the only one.

I gotta disagree with you here. On my note3 these functions never hamper with the use of the phone. Some of the extra functions are pretty useful to me. I rather have them even if I use them once in a while than be left hanging on the occasions when those come in handy.

Why do you bother using a Samsung when you seems to hate all those functions that samsung brought in so much? Stick with a GE or go back to prison with iPhone.

 

[The Game 161]

the amount of extra features is alot but funny thing is I use most of them. I love the fitness side of things on this phone and the air gestures too. Like it when on the stock browser too.

If some people don't use the features thats on them but I would must rather have too many than none at all. You can always turn them off.

 

[Dr McKay]

Currently have a Note 3, have a G3 on Pre-order.

 

[aeboi]

I have a feeling neither the iPhone nor the N4 will have image stabilization, so I'll be going with the G3. I'm coming from a N3.

 

[tbayrgs]

I gotta disagree with you here. On my note3 these functions never hamper with the use of the phone. Some of the extra functions are pretty useful to me. I rather have them even if I use them once in a while than be left hanging on the occasions when those come in handy.

Why do you bother using a Samsung when you seems to hate all those functions that samsung brought in so much? Stick with a GE or go back to prison with iPhone.

I don't use any Samsung devices any longer, haven't since late 2013, specifically because of these preferences. Glad the Note is working out for you--Samsung's hardware and software don't do anything for me. Stock android, Sense, even Sony's UI are preferable for my Android use.

 

[ceva321]

Can't wait to see the Note 4

 

[mellofello]

If there is a 5.5 inch iPhone my note 3 is going in the bin.

 

[Dmunjal]

Yup, you're right there so for the sake of argument it's more of a resource swap (don't have a Note 3 or GS5 to compare RAM usage using Nova vs just TW). But as others have pointed out, It doesn't do anything to resolve the other elements of TW that are gobbling up resources, nor change anything beyond the home screens. Compare running Nova on stock, an M8 running Sense, and a GS5 running TouchWiz and which device do you think is using the most resources?

If TW was just a launcher, all elements of it would disappear when I switch to Nova or any other launcher--clearly that isn't the case.

Agreed. My TW S4 with Nova still had microstutters but my GPE S4 doesn't.

 

[spinedoc77]

If there is a 5.5 inch iPhone my note 3 is going in the bin.

This has been my inclination, only strengthened every day I use my Note 3.

 

[The Game 161]

This has been my inclination, only strengthened every day I use my Note 3.

Will certainly take a look at it but no s pen and no removable battery is likely a deal breaker.

 

[ChrisTX]

Note 4 90% sure

Don't see the iPhone being a good enough overall phone to beat out the note 4 for my needs. Stylus too is a big thing

However this isn't a fair question when we don't know what the iPhone will include. For the note 4 we have a pretty good guess.

If I was to leave Samsung it would be for this iPhone 5'5

However seeing as I have the

Gear 2
Note 3
Note 12.2
Note 8.0

I can't see myself leaving when I'm so invested into Samsung now

Agreed, I just picked up a Gear Fit recently and love it. I've heard the Note 4 will be a complete redesign with a possible wraparound display. It should be interesting. If the iWatch lives up to the hype however, then I might consider the iPhone 6 5.5"

 

[sk1wbw]

I am over my Note 3 and the software.

The screen is great and its fast but I am over Android at the moment and dealing with their inconsistencies in the operating system.

I wish the iPhone would release in a perfect sweet spot like 5 inches.

So switching more so for operating system and not the actual device.

Exactly my thoughts. I never understand people who switch to Android just to get a bigger screen on their phone. It’s counterproductive in my opinion. Android sucks as far as I’m concerned and I won’t ever own another Android device.

 

[gotluck]

Exactly my thoughts. I never understand people who switch to Android just to get a bigger screen on their phone. It’s counterproductive in my opinion. Android sucks as far as I’m concerned and I won’t ever own another Android device.

That's all fine and dandy but realize that samsung android is quite different than stock, or other manufacturer's android.

 

[sk1wbw]

That's all fine and dandy but realize that samsung android is quite different than stock, or other manufacturer's android.

It’s still Android. Yes, it might look different and have different apps, but it’s still Android. You can change icons and stupid widgets all day long. But it’s still Android.

 

[gotluck]

It’s still Android. Yes, it might look different and have different apps, but it’s still Android. You can change icons and stupid widgets all day long. But it’s still Android.

theres more to it than that, not just aesthetics

its more akin to layers of software

 

[spinedoc77]

Exactly my thoughts. I never understand people who switch to Android just to get a bigger screen on their phone. It’s counterproductive in my opinion. Android sucks as far as I’m concerned and I won’t ever own another Android device.

You can't understand why someone would want a larger screen? Thank God all the Android OEM's and now Apple themselves don't think like this.

 

[sk1wbw]

You can't understand why someone would want a larger screen? Thank God all the Android OEM's and now Apple themselves don't think like this.

Yeah I know. Apple has had a large screen device since when, 2009 or so with the iPad? I liken it to having a 13” Macbook Pro vs a 17” Dell with Windows. I’ll stick with the iPhone. Not worth the hassle and irritation of using Android on a large phone just for the sake of having a phone with a large screen.

 

[Fireblade]

Yeah I know. Apple has had a large screen device since when, 2009 or so with the iPad? I liken it to having a 13” Macbook Pro vs a 17” Dell with Windows. I’ll stick with the iPhone. Not worth the hassle and irritation of using Android on a large phone just for the sake of having a phone with a large screen.

Thank you for sticking with your iPhone...

 

[spinedoc77]

Yeah I know. Apple has had a large screen device since when, 2009 or so with the iPad? I liken it to having a 13” Macbook Pro vs a 17” Dell with Windows. I’ll stick with the iPhone. Not worth the hassle and irritation of using Android on a large phone just for the sake of having a phone with a large screen.

So you think it's more convenient to carry around an iphone and an ipad or laptop than a large screened phone? Weird, but I can't fault you for your opinion. I prefer iOS personally, not a big fan of Android but I'd rather have a large screen in my pocket and leave my tablet at home than have to lug it around. Same goes for my laptop.

 

[RMXO]

Exactly my thoughts. I never understand people who switch to Android just to get a bigger screen on their phone. It’s counterproductive in my opinion. Android sucks as far as I’m concerned and I won’t ever own another Android device.

Same thing can said for iOS on the iPhone on the little dinky screen. Why should I subject myself to a small screen when I can have something better. Basically everything you said about Android can be used towards the iPhone. It's all personal preferences.

 

[Technarchy]

In theory I would be all over a 5.5" iPhone 6, but I'm really liking my S5.

Guess I'll know after the reveal.

 

[spinedoc77]

It’s still Android. Yes, it might look different and have different apps, but it’s still Android. You can change icons and stupid widgets all day long. But it’s still Android.

I think this sums it up though and I don't know if it's worth arguing. I try very hard not to call people trolls because I honestly think that word is very overused in today's internet society, but I can't think of any other word in this case.At least some of us post up specific reasons, discuss things, compare things.