The merit for me is the price of the Nexus 5. It costs almost $400 less than a 32GB iPhone 5S
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Just can't settle with the Andriod - always keep going back to the iPhone?
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The merit for me is the price of the Nexus 5. It costs almost $400 less than a 32GB iPhone 5S
For me, the Nexus 7 32GB cellular model I had was anything but fun to use. The battery could last about a day but barely gave me an hour of actual on screen time. I could get three hours if I used it immediately after charging and then the battery would be gone.
The battery life on the Nexus 4 was so weird during this year also. Sometimes an hour after unplugging, it would be down to 50% for no reason even if I did not use it at all during the day and even after unplugging.
I so wanted to buy a Nexus 5 but I watched several YouTube videos where the reviewer would mention that after 7 hours, the battery would be down to 30% or so. Maybe that was fixed with an update but after trying the Nexus 4 and 7, wasn't willing to give it a chance, even for $400.
Never had battery problems on my 5S or Retina Mini. I've been getting 12-15 hrs usage on the Mini over two days Even my 5S gives me 9 hrs over two days.
The battery life on the Nexus 4 was so weird during this year also. Sometimes an hour after unplugging, it would be down to 50% for no reason even if I did not use it at all during the day and even after unplugging.
I so wanted to buy a Nexus 5 but I watched several YouTube videos where the reviewer would mention that after 7 hours, the battery would be down to 30% or so. Maybe that was fixed with an update but after trying the Nexus 4 and 7, wasn't willing to give it a chance, even for $400.
Never had battery problems on my 5S or Retina Mini. I've been getting 12-15 hrs usage on the Mini over two days Even my 5S gives me 9 hrs over two days.
Fair point. If I was still on the subsidy model of other carriers it would be easier to bite.
It took me awhile to "settle" and feel comfortable with Android. Time and patience. Alot of learning new tweaks along the way. Alot of trial and error. Many early road bumps. Now I look to settle with Android for a long, long time.
Even if Apple decided to increase the screen size, I still can't go back. I just like my freedom more. I just like variety in design and UI. Many system/customization apps on Android are fantastic. Check out the lockscreen, Cover.
If I ever went back to iPhone again, it would be demoted mostly as a backup (but expensive) phone used mostly as an iPod touch with a nice camera. I say never again with iTunes!
Even if Apple decided to increase the screen size, I still can't go back. I just like my freedom more. I just like variety in design and UI. Many system/customization apps on Android are fantastic. Check out the lockscreen, Cover.
If I ever went back to iPhone again, it would be demoted mostly as a backup (but expensive) phone used mostly as an iPod touch with a nice camera. I say never again with iTunes!
IMO it takes time coming from iOS to be comfortable with Android. Some have said they have tried it more than once with the trial period but the real problem with that is they never leave their iPhone alone during that time. I see it all the time.
I worked with a guy that had a iPhone and just got a GS3 at the time and brought them both to work with him. He always asked me how to do this and that but always was on his iPhone and periodically would mess with the GS3 for short periods. To me that isn't giving it a fair shot.
For me now, going back to iOS would be a big change and it would take time and when I do mess with the mini that I gave to my Daughter, I don't do it very long because it is awkward now for me.
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I agree. This seems true. If you can't put down iOS to really try Android, then you never left iOS to begin with. You were never willing to embrace Android. In terms of mobile computing, I've recently joined the Android army. I've been at it for only a week, but I can say that I'm comfortable with the change. This may be because I've set up my home screen quite similar to my iPhone. I find some things to be in different places, but I eventually find a way to make it work for me.
I don't trust Anandtechs battery rundown tests. He is the only one to get those kind of numbers out of the iPhone. Anyone who has actually used a Moto X and an iphone 5/5s knows that the Moto X's battery life is significantly better.
Personally I think the 5/5s is clearly caching the page that is repeatedly loaded in that test. Android on the other hand assumes when you hit refresh that you want it to be reloaded and not from cache. That explains why the wifi and lte battery life are so similar on the 5s while on all the other phones there is a significant difference. In real life your not going to be reloading the same page for 8 hours straight.
For me they were a pretty good approximation. That site is also the only one I've personally seen differentiate between wifi and LTE browsing.
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I think I did well. I lasted for 9 months using android solely. Then after 9 months I caved and got an iPod touch followed by an iPad mini. After a year of using iOS and android side by side I decided to come back to iOS. I just couldn't settle. I did try.
This sounds like Apple brainwashing, where they condition you into think iOS is so much better that you won't give the other guy a chance. A weekend is not long enough to make a educated decision and it sounds like you have your mind made up the second you got the phone that you didn't like it. It's the classic Steve Job's Jedi mind trick.
Just can't settle with the Andriod - always keep going back to the iPhone?
Actually... I have a Galaxy S3 for work that more than satisfies the "more than a weekend experience" requirement.
I wanted to see how Android works for me outside of the restricted workplace and after using a N7 for a week and a Moto X for a day I decided the grass wasn't greener on the other side. I'll stick with the S3 for my Android fix.....
Actually... I have a Galaxy S3 for work that more than satisfies the "more than a weekend experience" requirement.
I wanted to see how Android works for me outside of the restricted workplace and after using a N7 for a week and a Moto X for a day I decided the grass wasn't greener on the other side. I'll stick with the S3 for my Android fix.....
I find it beyond odd that you prefer android on the s3 over the Moto X. The moto x is definitely much faster and so much smoother its not even funny.
Why would someone need to use something for more than even an hour to know if they like it or not? I can use a device for a few minutes and know if I like it enough to keep it. You can certainly get used to using something the longer you use it, but that doesn't mean it's a better experience. It just means you got used to it. Some of us, as evidenced in this thread, are platform agnostic. We just find the iPhone to be the better experience at this time.
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I'm now yet again in the process of putting my Samsung Galaxy S3 up for sale on ebay - it's not the first time, but the 6thThis is the 6th time ive had hold of the galaxy and went back to the iphone??
Not sure what it is for certain. The Galaxy is a good phone don't get me wrong and i've given it enough chances but I've always been drawn to go back to using the iphone. Unfortunately I dont think i'll ever be using an Andriod phone ago and im gutted really....
Has anybody experienced the same?
Think possible reasons why i keep going back are as follows:
1- I like the 'hold' of the iphone when im texting. The Galaxy just felt clunky and at times i was worried i would drop it when i was txting while walking along
2- I seem to be able to type faster with the iphone? I could make several mistakes when typing with the andriod which frustrated me. I downladed the swype software and must admit, if iphone did something similar that would be great.
3- When switching between screens with the Galaxy, i noticed sometimes there was lag, also when scrolling up and down a page or within an app such as facebook there was some lag
4- Ease of use for the iphone seemed much better
5- Im not bothered or interested in having to free up space on the phone, free up ram or anti-virus software. My phone isn't a computer
6 - Seems to take ages to charge up the battery.
7- Resources seemed to be taken up quite heavily.
8- I felt that the galaxy didnt seem to be as smooth as the iphone
9- I missed certain features on the iphone, such as Notes and Reminders. I know making notes is available for the Andriod but the app seemed a bit over the top. I wanted something simple and not to download from anywhere. Couldn't see how i could set up simple reminders on the Andriod. For the iphone, quick and easy.
It might look like i've slagged off the Andriod and my galaxy s3 phone but i haven't. I've given it a go so many times but just not sure if its my bag?
Lol...
6 chances at a good Android phone & never once got one above the GS3????
Color me confused. Umm... That's probably the main reason you keep switching, I couldn't hazard why it took you a half dozen tries... perhaps addicted to the "thrill" of buying & selling on craigslist? Owning VERY old kit & getting to pretend like it's new? At any rate, yes... a GS3 is probably like 20% the phone a 5S is... However, an actual "Google" phone like Nexus 5, offers more like a 90% similar experience to iOS in terms of fluidity, ability to handle multiple apps without choking, etc.
I suggest if you're going to continue to bounce back & forth- treat yourself, don't cheat yourself! Try a current gen Android phone next go, perhaps without an added UI layer to considerably slow it down.
I prefer iPhone myself, but if I were to go back to Android.. would not even briefly consider a handset without the word "Nexus" in the name.
The nexus line is so bland and in my experience isn't any more stable than touch wiz. I prefer samsung devices if I have to use any android devices. To be Honest I don't get the whole nexus thing. It isn't any more stable or fluid than touch wiz, it doesn't have the added features or character of the skinned android devices. The only benefit I can see is that you get updates quicker, but for how long? The galaxy nexus started on 4.0 and ended at 4.3, thus only having 1 major update. Samsung seem to have a better track record. The S2 and original galaxy note launched with ginger bread and ended with jelly bean. Therefore getting 2 major updates. I've given my nexus 7 and galaxy S4 to my boyfriend. I'm much happier now with my 5S and iPad mini.
What?! Do you even understand what the nexus line is? It's vanilla google, the whole point is it doesn't have any stupid bloatware like touch wiz! Is smooth, fast, reliable, and affordable. You get updates until that device is no longer compatible with the new OS. Samsung phones aren't half as nice of an experience imo, unless it's a top spec phone with big spec to combat their interface.
One mans junk is another mans treasure as they say. I didn't find touch wiz to be bloatware. It's attractive and I found the added features to be attractive. My galaxy S4 was fast and smooth and reliable. Much more so than my nexus 7.
If the OP has had 6 Galaxy S3's after owning iPhones it could also be argued that he was dissatisfied with the iPhone for at least as many times. Not a great endorsement for either phone. Perhaps a Windows phone beckons.
Took me 2 weeks or so to get used to iOS coming from Android. It was a good month or so before I actually liked it.
It takes me a while to use every feature and every app. Bluetooth syncing to my devices, how the email client handles different files and emails, group texting, battery life, stability, the overall ecosystem, features like DnD and such, blocking calls, visual voicemail, etc etc I could really go on for an hour.
I don't know how anyone could make an informed decision in less then a few days.
If I never touched a smartphone and you handed me an iPhone and a Galaxy then gave me one hour to pick one. Yeah, I'd most definitely choose the galaxy just from the initial appeal. After being in both camps I prefer the iPhone for more the subtle features.
That's true but the S4 is indeed a lagfest compared to Samsung's better offerings like the Note 3. Unfortunately Samsung doesn't optimize their UI so I can understand why some people prefer to go stock android.
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