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Other Iphone 11 pro max or samsung
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At 6.9” the thing is way too big and unpractical in every day use.
If you've got lots of money, why not get both?
If not, I'd suggest keeping the note 10. imessage? It's really just texting but if it's that much of a big deal, then switch over to the iPhone and then get the watch and stuff. It's nicely all integrated with apple.
S20 Ultra? Beast
If not, I'd suggest keeping the note 10. imessage? It's really just texting but if it's that much of a big deal, then switch over to the iPhone and then get the watch and stuff. It's nicely all integrated with apple.
S20 Ultra? Beast
I have the note 10 plus and 11 pro max. It's funny how the brain works. When I'm using the Samsung I wish I was using the iPhone and vice versa. The only 2 things I like about the note is the notifications at the top and Samsung pay. Other than that, the 11 pro max is a sweet device.
My main use is watching youtube ect,camera,media (music ect),speakers,quality of apps,and a bit of social media,and the display quality
I have the note 10 plus but just cannot decide ether to get the iPhone 11 pro max or the s20 ultra
My only reason not to get the ultra I'd I feel its going to be a very similar experience that I already have with the note and I've been with android now for around 8 years must of had around 30 phones lol
For me, the Ultra is an extreme waste of money. It’s not really that different than my note that also has 12gb of ram, just no fancy 10000x zoom. I don’t have 5g at work or near my home so that feature is a waste of money. Between my 2 devices, I’m content. iMessage isn’t really a big deal for me and I’ve only used FaceTime 1 time ever.
Then there is the whole refresh rate that people crave about I havent had chance to use one yet and I hope ios gets sorted with the whole codec problem with youtube not displaying 1440p
I don't find myself using at least 80 percent of my notes features so I suppose a simpler less buggy dare I say ios
I had a OnePlus 7t pro McLaren and the 90hz refresh was cool, but goodbye battery. It's up to you, but I'd stay with the note.
Ya I might end up doing I'm on the upgrade program with samsung so will get a free upgrade when the note 20 drops or whatever they call it lol
Just to ask does the refresh rate have any impact on videos or is it just scrolling and games?
Thanks
Mostly scrolling and games. I ended up turning it off. 60hz is fine for me.
Some people make this really difficult, you’re _not_ choosing the hardware anymore, you’re choosing a platform, rather be android or iOS. Samsung always puts out some of the latest features over Apple, but it’s a short term effect if you don’t like the operating platform. As an iOS user for the past 10 years, Samsung has some really nice devices, but I don’t like android for what it has to offer, which is why I’m partial to iOS. So there again, you’re choosing where your loyalty lies with the software, not the hardware.
I’ve been with Samsung since 2013. I had the iPhone 5 when it first came out in 2012, but I switched to Samsung the following year because I had too many issues with the iPhone 5 and wanted something new. I went to the Samsung S5, then the S7 Edge, S8 Plus, then to the Note 8, and the Note 9 which I have now. There’s nothing wrong with Samsung or Apple, for that matter. I’ve been with Samsung for 7 years now and they’ve been good to me, but I miss having iOS and it has been a while since I last had an iPhone. So, I decided to upgrade to the next iPhone when it’s released in the Fall and I’m saving up money for it now. I’m super excited to be back - I’ve been able to see the changes Apple has made since the 5 through my co-worker who literally buys the new iPhone every time it comes out lol so this time I’ll be joining her!
I dont know what it is with ios but been playing with the gf 11 pro max and the pholisapy of everything just works and works well is defintly a thing with iPhones
Just something short cause I could write a book on this lol. I've had every Samsung Galaxy s and note almost. Just switched from note 10 plus to iPhone 7 pro and couldn't be happier! Also bought the latest watch and ipods pro. Everything just seems to work better and smoother.
i played with the S20 ultra today.. if you’re a media consumer and need to get stuff done then get the samsung, if you just need a phone and fool around on the phone for funsies.. get the iphone.
If you don't need updates and like nightmarish support get the S20.
Not really, it's still lighter then the 11 pro Max and even the Note 10 is a 2 hand phone so going a little bigger isn't a big deal.
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That is true, however the truth is Android and iOS are so close these days that hardware can be the deciding factor. Android is no longer the laggy mess it use to be and in some ways has overtaken iOS.
This is maybe true for the US only, and I think "Samsung Pay" is basically meant for that market. You can't swipe cards in the rest of the world the same way.
NFC payments are the norm in Canada, Europe, Australia etc. and it's more a matter of supported banks. At least in Canada, for whatever reason, Android Pay doesn't support 2 of the major banks.
On a somewhat related note, I love the convenience of Apple's Wallet app. Plane tickets, hotel reservations, movie tickets, credit cards, debit cards, membership and points cards (and they almost always have a Wallet feature) all go in one place.
The S20 Ultra has many cool things going for it, but don't fall for the 100x zoom. It's really just 3.9x zoom, the rest is just digital zoom (cropping). That's like saying the iPhone has 20x zoom because it too has digital zoom. And the vanilla S20's zoom isn't even a zoom, it's basically the same focal length as the main lens and digitally cropped.
NFC payments are the norm in Canada, Europe, Australia etc. and it's more a matter of supported banks. At least in Canada, for whatever reason, Android Pay doesn't support 2 of the major banks.
On a somewhat related note, I love the convenience of Apple's Wallet app. Plane tickets, hotel reservations, movie tickets, credit cards, debit cards, membership and points cards (and they almost always have a Wallet feature) all go in one place.
The S20 Ultra has many cool things going for it, but don't fall for the 100x zoom. It's really just 3.9x zoom, the rest is just digital zoom (cropping). That's like saying the iPhone has 20x zoom because it too has digital zoom. And the vanilla S20's zoom isn't even a zoom, it's basically the same focal length as the main lens and digitally cropped.
Why would anyone fall for 100X digital zoom? They should rename it to Potato Zoom and it'd be much more accurate. Having said that ... the S20 Ultra does have 10X Optical Zoom ... and that's mighty impressive for a phone.
What qualifies the Samsung as a getting things done device in your opinion? Aren’t there plenty of business apps on iPhone?
picture in picture and multi window support, drag and drop files, i always just felt like i could get things done with less steps with the android. don’t get me wrong though, i’m using the 11 pro max right now. i need the imessage support more than functionality at this stage in my life.
Thanks for elaborating on this, appreciate the response. Personally I’m not sure if this picture in picture would help me much, but these features may be relevant to someone else.
My work stuff is all Apple centric so for me switching makes no sense but it’s nice to get an impression what’s possible elsewhere
I have both platforms. I have a 11 Pro Max and a Pixel 4 XL and pre-ordered the S20 Ultra.
I think transfering files is easier on Android phones. I can just connect and drag and drop any files I want from my iMac or MBP to the Pixel. My Mcs see the Pixel as a hard drive. I wish I could do that with my 11 pro max. But it does have other ways to transfer file though.
I hear ya. Usually I help myself with something like Documents by Readdle and set up a share point for it to access. Sure takes a bit longer for the setup but on return I can avail of automatic syncing if I want.
Thanks for chiming in!