Argonath RPG - A World of its own
Argonath RPG Community => Speakerbox => Topic started by: Kaze on April 06, 2016, 11:16:54 pm
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I'm not here to start a debate about Android vs iPhone as my mislead title says..
I am upgrading my phone in September but I won't have the time to actually go on and do my research (Really busy from 11th of April till 19th August)
I am currently on an iPhone 5 and I'm a very sociable person in real life. iPhone 5 certainly does 'the job' with selfies. The problem with Android phones I've encountered over the last couple of years is the poor quality in low light conditions. My iPhone 5 front camera performed better than my friend's S6. Same location, same angle.
Not to mention Snapchat are being assholes and not giving proper software support for Android devices. Honestly, I don't want to snap my friends some CCTV footage of me at the club for example. Putting it in a way you may understand, the FPS on the selfie camera on Android (or snapchat atleast) is horrendous.
Anyone here have a modern android smartphone that performs well in low light conditions (Front camera?)
If possible, post a picture of yourself in said condition so it can help me with my new phone.
Rest assured, I will not be going back to iPhone for a long time.
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Well, Apple certainly has great cameras in their phones. Why won't you consider another iPhone?
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Well, Apple certainly has great cameras in their phones. Why won't you consider another iPhone?
Over priced and limited (even with Jailbreak which I'm currently running)
The only good thing about Apple is the aesthetics and the front camera and I'm not paying over £35 a month plan for an iPhone again. Not to mention Apple trying to force me to lock me out of my phone so I can go buy another one of their products.
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Well, Apple certainly has great cameras in their phones.
I must not have a good experience with Apple cameras then. I've compared cameras on a Galaxy S6 Edge+ to an iPhone 6s Plus in person, and I was less than impressed by the iPhone camera, and preferred the Galaxy's camera.
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Like this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uuCXXNtGMQ
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Apple makes me yawn so hard, every phone they release feels exactly the same as the last, just it's got a bigger screen and is thinner or comes in some different colours, psh.
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iPhone's are more user friendly. Great camera. Easy to learn for people new to smartphones. Beautiful looking. Expensive and also not supported or updated after a couple of years. iTunes is also a pain.
Androids dont restrict you to a certain brand so you have a plethora of choices. But of course in reality just 2-3 choices when it comes to flagship top of the line devices. Droids give you full control of what you can do with your device. Which is why techie people always prefer it.
I have a HTC, haven't had an issue with Snapchat or its updates. Dont know what you're talking about.
My sister and my parents use iphones. My sisters all about Snapchat and filters and my parents find iPhone's much more "simple". I on the other hand love to root my phone, get launchers, get the latest android version a soon as I can. Install various stupid shenanigans.
So honestly it all comes down to you. What you want and what you like. If the iPhone is too expensive for you, then there's no reason to even debate this. Get a cheaper droid. But if the droid will not satisfy your "want", then simply save up for the iphone..
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My life has been:
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 5c
iPhone 6
I don't see myself without an iPhone anymore, it's a celphone you simply get used to have.
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My life has been:
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 5c
iPhone 6
I don't see myself without an iPhone anymore, it's a celphone you simply get used to have.
So basically your life has been:
iPhone 1
iPhone 1
iPhone 1
iPhone 1, because they are all the same thing.
And where has this trend of buying not the best phone just because 'everyone else does it' gotten you? Minus $3,000 and annoyed by the fact that you can't put media on it without iTunes, but you will just ignore that because iPhone is a trend like some Nike trainers and they are fucking AWESOMMMEEEE no matter what anyone says. :rolleyes:
I will say I am jealous of the iPhones camera through, but still, Android4Life.
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Basically If you like playing around and installing things and free music movies etc =Android
If you want a simple very restricted system and quick OS with bragging rights = iPhone
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Basically If you like playing around and installing things and free music movies etc =Android
If you want a simple very restricted system and quick OS with bragging rights = iPhone
Nailed it. Pretty much. I hate people who hate on either devices. They're both got their own pros and cons and personally, iPhone 5 is still one of the best looking phone out there.
So go for what you want and what you can afford. :))))
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Apple makes me yawn so hard, every phone they release feels exactly the same as the last, just it's got a bigger screen and is thinner or comes in some different colours, psh.
And what's the difference between Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S6 ?
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And what's the difference between Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S6 ?
They removed the waterproofing? :D
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And what's the difference between Galaxy S5 and Galaxy S6 ?
The S6 is much better and much more powerful but loses many of the features like SD card and waterproofing removable battery but makes up for itvin design and power and speed. S7 is these phones combined
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iPhones are some great phones with exceptional processing power (but lacking in RAM, not lately though as they bumped it to 2 GB in the 6s and probably more in the iPhone 7).
They have great support and receive updates for a LONG time.
They are sturdy (except 6) and last very long.
My aunt's iPad 2 and iPhone 4s both received the new iOS 9 and work well (but she decided to upgrade anyway). Both the devices are still in good condition and she couldn't be more satisfied.
On the other hand only some flagship Androids get the same fate as the iPhones.
If you are looking for Android, look for the Galaxy S7 (Edge). It has exceptional performance and hasbeen rated the best of all Smartphone cameras.
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I'm using OnePlus X since January or so and I have to say it's the best phone I've had so far. Not only the cameras are great, but the battery can last for two days even when you use 4G all day. The system is very intuitive and fast thanks to the relatively huge RAM, and it can fit either two SIM cards or a SIM and memory card, plus the 8GB inner storage. Best part is it's not overpriced. Can recommend.
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I used both, so I think I'm capable of objective thought on this subject.
If you do not really want to customize your phone and you want fast and easy access to your apps and stuff, just get an iPhone, it's simple, yet powerful. I had an iPhone 4S and it lasted me four years without a hiccup, until Apple released iOS 9 with planned obsolence which purposely slowed down my phone..
However, the quality of apps and the way their work, plus the look of an operating system is far better in Android. However, being far more open than iOS and not as consistent as iOS, it tends to slow down over time, just like Windows. So it's kind of like Windows, but for phones, it gives you a lot of control and possibilities, but is prone to lagging and can catch a virus. iOS is a little bit limited control wise and some apps that are free in Android are paid in iOS (since iOS charges developers for a license to develop for iPhones), but it runs smooth and almost never lags.
However, if you want a lag-free phone and you don't apps like Snapchat, yet don't want to spend a fortune on a phone, get a Windows Phone. The OS is very well made, it never lags and feels consistent. Most Windows phones, as the majority come from Nokia (now rebranded to microsoft), have god-like cameras. So if you need a phone, not a social media machine, I advice you getting a Windows phone.
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Most Windows phones, as the majority come from Nokia (now rebranded to microsoft)
I had a windows phone and it was meh, it's like having a special needs chihuahua, it looks cute and you are proud when it can do something complex, and when it shits the bed you don't yell at him, you go "awwww" The phone lasted three days on a charge, pressing space returned me to the home screen because of the low PPI, the camera was meh, although I did enjoy it, I certainly don't miss it, but I'm glad I have a better phone. (it was the 640XL)
But just one point at your WP statement, most of the Nokia employees were fired, Microsoft buying off Nokia was a smart way to buy all the patents and later fire all of the workforce. approx 7800 employees were fired. So although you might like the design or whatever, it's not Nokia any more, but Nokia is starting to get back into business, releasing Android tablets and designing Android phones.
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I had an iPhone 4S and it lasted me four years without a hiccup, until Apple released iOS 9 with planned obsolence which purposely slowed down my phone..
Maybe because your phone was over 4 years old and with the launch of iOS 9 it was said not to upgrade it on Iphone 4 and lower due to the performance issues.
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Maybe because your phone was over 4 years old and with the launch of iOS 9 it was said not to upgrade it on Iphone 4 and lower due to the performance issues.
I'm sure that's what he meant, only phrased it in his own way, I mean that's at least how I understood him.
But it's impressive, most my phones become slow after a year, having the same phone for 4 years takes dedication.
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Maybe because your phone was over 4 years old and with the launch of iOS 9 it was said not to upgrade it on Iphone 4 and lower due to the performance issues.
They made it COMPATIBLE with iPhone 4S. Make no mistake here, it was not iPhone 4, iPhone 4 was stuck on iOS 7, it was iPhone 4s. They PURPOSELY listed iPhone 4s as a supported device to make people who have older iPhones to feel frustrated and get a new iPhone. It's planned obsolence, and Apple does it for quite some time now. iPhone 4s's specs were perfectly capable to handle iOS 9. Not much has changed from iOS 8 and it ran 8 flawlessly.
I had a windows phone and it was meh, it's like having a special needs chihuahua, it looks cute and you are proud when it can do something complex, and when it shits the bed you don't yell at him, you go "awwww" The phone lasted three days on a charge, pressing space returned me to the home screen because of the low PPI, the camera was meh, although I did enjoy it, I certainly don't miss it, but I'm glad I have a better phone. (it was the 640XL)
But just one point at your WP statement, most of the Nokia employees were fired, Microsoft buying off Nokia was a smart way to buy all the patents and later fire all of the workforce. approx 7800 employees were fired. So although you might like the design or whatever, it's not Nokia any more, but Nokia is starting to get back into business, releasing Android tablets and designing Android phones.
You have to understand that just like Android, Windows Phone also gets installed on a great variety of devices. 640XL is considered their budget smartphone line. You get what you pay for. You should have bought a flagship instead.
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i figure both will do the job fam
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Just read about the 'Sony Xperia X' and looks like I'll be going for that. It's the one I'm looking for.
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You should have bought a flagship instead.
it is indeed a cheap, 120 EUR Chinese "Gsmart Classic" it has 1GB of RAM, but the poor 3G connectivity outside the city and queit music volume on headphones are the major turn downs for me.
But you are right, I did what most iphone people trying out android do, I bought the cheap phone, well it wasn't cheap, still costed me 220€, I just wanted to try out the WP ecosystem, and it didn't do it for me (whatever "it" is). I had all the apps I needed, it just wasn't.. for me.
Just read about the 'Sony Xperia X' and looks like I'll be going for that. It's the one I'm looking for.
I would suggest sticking to the flagship "Z" series, but you do you bud, I hope you enjoy the phone, there is really no "bad" phone these days, even the WP I bought was okay.
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What I really hate about iPhones is their stagnation. Apple is hesitant and really slow to introduce anything new to their devices and OS. iOS has been looking exactly the same with a few hardly noticable tweaks here and there from iOS 7 to iOS 9, and to be honest it really needs a good re-vamp, just like it had when transitioning from 6 to 7. You will have a smooth, user friendly expierience with an iPhone, their cameras are very good too, but overtime you'll get bored with it, because whenever Apple introduces a "new" feature and calls it innovation, chances are Android users had that for ages. Since iPhone 4, the only major change in all new iPhones from 4 to 6 has been the introduction of the fingerprint reader. That's pretty much it, the camera stayed more or less the same, the only change in design was that with each model it got thinner and wider, and now with SE they goes back to the 5S. size. And that's it, nothing new, nothing ground breaking, nothing that makes you go "wow" . You're essentially getting the same phone over and over again. Since Android is customizable, the same version of Android may have a very different visual expierience on various brands of the device. Otherwise I really liked my iPhone, but Apple's terrible bussiness decisions, planned obsolence and failure to intergrate anything new to the phone has driven me away from Apple. If I were to ever get a flagship again it would be either an Android (not a Samsung tho, God forbid those are awful) or a Windows Phone.
@TrotlDebilni I don't get the point of your argument. I've just told you that you should've gotten a flagship. What I have got doesn't matter. I bought what I could afford, but I don't bash Android because I was a cheapskate and bought a cheap Chinese phone, so you bashing Windows 10 because you bought a cheap phone doesn't make logic either :)
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My life has been:
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
iPhone 5c
iPhone 6
I don't see myself without an iPhone anymore, it's a celphone you simply get used to have.
Same here, I'm used of Iphone.
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I would suggest sticking to the flagship "Z" series, but you do you bud, I hope you enjoy the phone, there is really no "bad" phone these days, even the WP I bought was okay.
Nope, don't like the flaps. I always put on a glass screen protector and a case and it would be a pain in the ass to take off my case every time I needed to charge my phone or something.
Oh and I have the iPhone SE already (iPhone 5 :rofl:)
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Congratulations on wasting money on a recycled model which would normally cost you half the price, but since it has an Apple logo stamped on its back, costs twice the price :D :hah:
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I personally prefer iOS, which is unfortunate as I don't enjoy spending money...
I bought a secondhand iPhone 5 two years ago for £200 and could trade it in with Apple for £120 which is pretty reasonable...
iPhone SE is the obvious choice if you like the size of the screen, though the front camera didn't really get an upgrade. Though saying that, 1.2MP is enough since you don't tend to blow up selfies to a huge size...
iPhone 6S is still quite expensive, but in September the 7 should come out, and deals should be had on eBay for a secondhand iPhone 6S as people flock to get the "latest and greatest." I wouldn't get the iPhone 6 as it only has 1GB RAM (same as iPhone 5), and the extra 1GB RAM will likely make a big difference for upcoming iOS upgrades.
Plenty to offer on the Android side if you like the operating system, OnePlus over a few good phones, never liked Samsungs but LG's latest offerings look pretty neat. If you're looking to pay less than 450 quid, buy Android, if you're happy to buy more, then go iPhone, but budget for the 64GB at the minimum since you'll quickly be frustrated with the lack of storage on the 16GB model.
EDIT: Congratulations on wasting money on a recycled model which would normally cost you half the price, but since it has an Apple logo stamped on its back, costs twice the price :D :hah:
Some of us have money to waste. Whether it was £250 or £500 it really wouldn't make a huge decision on whether I personally chose to buy it.
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Apple for £120
but budget for the 64GB at the minimum since you'll quickly be frustrated with the lack of storage on the 16GB model.
So I can walk into apple and they can give me £120 for my phone? Got the 5 for £180 at CeX November '15 so I might consider getting rid of it.
I'm on iPhone 5 32GB and I still have 20gb remaining with all the pictures I have saved (selfies, memes, nudes) I just checked it's 3,653 pictures. 748 songs. Even so, I always back up photos on OneDrive and delete the copies I have on the phone.
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If you go Android, get a flagship device... those are the only ones that can compete with an iPhone. With iPhone they only produce iPhone, so there's no competitive market for different iPhones. Since Android is designed on principle of openness, really any manufacture can produce an Android device with little "quality" specification requirements from Google. All in all, Android is the superior operating system granted you get the device that fully taps into the potential of the operating system. I hate when people shun Android when they are using some Chinese pile of shit off-brand device. No shit your phone sucks it's only using 10% of the potential of Android. Point is: Get a flagship device. Look into HTC and LG, they're known for some pretty decent cameras.
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Right now I'm set on the Xperia but really contemplating the G5.
What brand is this OnePlus though? That's something I won't trust.
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Right now I'm set on the Xperia but really contemplating the G5.
What brand is this OnePlus though? That's something I won't trust.
OnePlus is the brand, One and Two are the models. OnePlus is actually fairly reputable and while not a high end device, is a fairly competitive device. I would look into the camera if that's your biggest concern.
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Both operating systems are great.
The only difference between them is that Android is open than the iOS, this means you can do pretty much what do you want with your Android device. You can root it and customize as you wish, change kernels, overclock, upgrade/downgrade anytime and alot more. One more thing is that Android it's much more animated, but in rest that's pretty much it.
The iOS dosen't allow any of these it's pretty much a locked system. The only thing you can do it's "jailbreak" as far as I know.
The iPhones are have the best bulid quality, the apps are reviewed by the Apple before posting them into the App store, the design it's nice and classy etc. Another thing to say about iOS is that it's the most optimized system out yet. There is a good connection between the software and hardware since both things are made by Apple, while Android smartphones are made by
a huge number of companies, practically impossible to make it flawless on every single phone.
In short words:
iPhone = Classy, speedy, easy to use.
Android = Developers heaven, fits best for a guy who only plays a few games while at dentist or just texting up and down.
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I personally am a Samsung S7 user at the moment and the phone is much better than expected. Also had a iPhone 6s but the phone wasnt durable enough to survive a heavy metal piece falling on it... but yeah iOS is much more enclosed otherwise the only superior thing is game performance. iOS is simply better optimized
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I personally prefer iPhones, the only android phone I think its efficient is Sony. Try the new Sony Z5.