Finally switching to Android

adox

godtabh wrote: »

Had become overpriced?

They have been over priced since they came out 10 years ago.

Sorry, should have clarified, and made the point in my OP I think, they became way over priced for me, to the point I wasnt prepared the premium for it.

godtabh

Any flagship phone from the likes of Apple/Samsung is over priced.

OldMrBrennan83

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RockSalto

Blazer wrote: »

The S8 hardware is getting a good review but the same can't be said for the software. Every review I've read so far disses the fingerprint reader, the iris scanner and the software integration. Samsung are notorious for just throwing gimmicks into their phones half assed, indeed most of their electronics are like this. At least when Apple implement some new hardware they do it properly. ie touch id etc.

And the Bixby button. F*ck off Samsung.

adox

godtabh wrote: »

Any flagship phone from the likes of Apple/Samsung is over priced.

That may well be but my choice was to pay the price for a new Apple phone or if I wasnt prepared to, switch to Android which I did.

I have a phone that cost less than half the price that certainly doesnt behave or feel like it so Im very happy with my choice.

jakdublin

adox wrote: »

Sorry, should have clarified, and made the point in my OP I think, they became way over priced for me, to the point I wasnt prepared the premium for it.

I agree. They were always expensive but now that other manufacturers have upped their game they are way overpriced. I've got a 6 plus and was due an upgrade, which I'd normally take advantage of but I've ditched my plan and gone for Virgin's €25 SIM only. The 6 Plus is grand for now but when the time comes I think I'll switch to an Android. I'm a heavy Mac user so I'll miss iCloud syncing but over time I guess I'll move to the likes of Evernote and Google calendar.

murpho999

I find it strange that people compare a phone hardware (iPhone) to an a phone's OS (android).

Not comparing the right things.

Also, why compare the 7 to the Samsung Galaxy 8 when the iPhone is a generation behind.

OldMrBrennan83

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adox

murpho999 wrote: »

I find it strange that people compare a phone hardware (iPhone) to an a phone's OS (android).

Not comparing the right things.

Also, why compare the 7 to the Samsung Galaxy 8 when the iPhone is a generation behind.

Because when discussing iPhone you are discussing IOS(in a phone).
The most obvious option to change to is an phone running Android.

RockSalto

adox wrote: »

Because when discussing iPhone you are discussing IOS(in a phone).
The most obvious option to change to is an phone running Android.

Also the reason why people compare the S8 and the iPhone 7 is because they're the latest offerings from both companies (who are probably the two top hardware manufacturers in the business).

Mystery solved.

Micky 32

Patww79 wrote: »

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Too early yet to tell but i wouldn't be holding my breath that the iphone hardware will come close to Samsung, going by their previous history, sure they're also bringing out a 7s FFS, Apple needs to get over these small upgrade S's.

Been itching for a Samsung since they've upped their phones quality and hardware so i have decided i'm going to buy a S8 and try it. I'm going to keep the iPhone 7 for now and not sell it and see what happens when the iPhone 8 comes out. If it's good i'll sell the 7 and the S8 and if it's not i'll hold the S8 and sell the iphone 7

Dades

I had a go of the S8 and boy is that screen amazing compared to the iP7.

This year Apple knows how high the bar is.

murpho999

Dades wrote: »

I had a go of the S8 and boy is that screen amazing compared to the iP7.

This year Apple knows how high the bar is.

Well the iPhone 8 will have a Samsung screen so it will be good.

blondeonblonde

I say go for it! I switched from the iPhone 5 to android a couple of years ago and I really haven't looked back. I don't buy into the argument that things "just work" on iOS and that Android is only for those who want to customise everything.

I am far from being a tech nerd but as far as I see it, there is nothing I can do on iOS that doesn't work equally well in Android. Like anything, there is an adjustment process as you get used to the quirks of a different system but once you do it is seamless. Every time I pick up an iPhone now I find myself cursing the lack of a dedicated back button!

There is also such a huge choice of devices now that are well priced. As others have mentioned, there really is not much to separate a 300 euro phone from a 700 euro device. Sure, you will have faster processing speeds and camera but for the vast majority of peoples needs there will be little difference.

**edit. Just saw you made the switch. Well wear!

rounders

adox wrote: »

Thanks for that and it is food for thought but I won't be spending the money Apple are asking on a new phone. I just won't give them that amount of money as a matter of principle. IOS being more convenient for me isn't worth me spending twice the money on a new phone. I'm sure I will adapt to Android.

A new iPhone isn't a choice for me.

Went through the exact same issue a few weeks back when my Iphone 6 started to slow down. Was always a iPhone person but like you couldn't justify the cost of a new iPhone 7 so got a One Plus 3T instead. Was surprised how quick I got used to it and paired with Chrome cast you can't beat it!

EDIT: Congrats on joining the OnePlus Club, you'll have to join the other thrend on here instead

Oafley Jones

Micky 32 wrote: »

Too early yet to tell but i wouldn't be holding my breath that the iphone hardware will come close to Samsung, going by their previous history, sure they're also bringing out a 7s FFS, Apple needs to get over these small upgrade S's.

Been itching for a Samsung since they've upped their phones quality and hardware so i have decided i'm going to buy a S8 and try it. I'm going to keep the iPhone 7 for now and not sell it and see what happens when the iPhone 8 comes out. If it's good i'll sell the 7 and the S8 and if it's not i'll hold the S8 and sell the iphone 7

Played with the S8 plus yesterday and it's a stunning piece of hardware that's marred by an awful placement for the fingerprint reader. Also, that irritating Bixby button. Still, it makes my 7plus look seriously outdated.

I'm not impressed by what I'm seeing of the iPhone8 from the likes of Macrumors etc. I'm guessing having an actual screen lit up will bring the design to life, but so far it looks "grand".

The rumours of the 6/7 design continuing as the standard model 7s give me the fear. If indeed the 8 comes out as a super expensive iPhone edition at a new higher price tier I wonder what that'll do to the brand overall. The price point is already high enough. I don't think supply constraints or manufacturing issues will cut it as an excuse.

Yourself isit

Micky 32 wrote: »

Too early yet to tell but i wouldn't be holding my breath that the iphone hardware will come close to Samsung, going by their previous history, sure they're also bringing out a 7s FFS, Apple needs to get over these small upgrade S's.

Been itching for a Samsung since they've upped their phones quality and hardware so i have decided i'm going to buy a S8 and try it. I'm going to keep the iPhone 7 for now and not sell it and see what happens when the iPhone 8 comes out. If it's good i'll sell the 7 and the S8 and if it's not i'll hold the S8 and sell the iphone 7

You guys realise that the iPhones benchmarks blow Samsung out of the water?

listermint

Yourself isit wrote: »

You guys realise that the iPhones benchmarks blow Samsung out of the water?

Ughhhhh

Micky 32

Yourself isit wrote: »

You guys realise that the iPhones benchmarks blow Samsung out of the water?

Yep well aware of that and it's one of the reasons why i have stayed with iphone as long as i have...but........ horsepower is pub talk :P

However, when playing with a friends S7 edge i really can't tell the difference in speed between the 2 both are as snappy as each other in day to day use.