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Video Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S9 vs. iPhone X
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Telling the truth about Android is useless?
Where's your source that Pixelmator only uses 2 cores?
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Exactly. Another reason why Android is behind iOS for Apps. No money to be made.
The source is the simple fact that Pixelmator runs on a Mac with 2 cores without issues. Most Apps that are paid on iOS are free on Android so I don't think Android is behind on Apps, especially in all the most needed and used apps that everyone uses, they are all in the Play Store.
The new Samsungs are really great devices. Taking off the Apple goggles, I’m really impressed. But I am just way too used to, and heavily invested in the Apple eco system to change. But if I never had a phone before, and had to choose on which one to get. I’d probably pick the Samsung. But at my age, and so many years of using Apple. I can’t get used to a new OS.
That's your logic? Because it runs fine on 2 core processors that it only uses 2 cores, even on processors that have more than 2 cores?
From the Pixelmator website on the iOS version:
I'll explain for you what they mean,if you have more than 2 cores the App will make use of them in the case of need, you can make your own source open Pixelmator and check the core usage for yourself.
Even Samsung having a minimal improvement earns good marks from me. They already had high specs, tremendous hardware. Only things missing hardware wise were the proper FP sensor location and stereo speakers. Software is decent, but Samsung has a bit to go to catchup to pure Android.
Only thing that comes close to pure Android is iOS. iOS has its fair share of flaws or limitations. I have trouble even considering iOS software for my next phone. It feels outdated, underwhelming, and visually unappealing.
Only thing that comes close to pure Android is iOS. iOS has its fair share of flaws or limitations. I have trouble even considering iOS software for my next phone. It feels outdated, underwhelming, and visually unappealing.
iMessage doesn't seem to use the typical "store everything on the server and have dumb clients" setup like Facebook Messenger and others do, maybe for security reasons or through limitations imposed by having to tie it to a phone number. Dunno if a web version can support it.
They say somewhere here that FB Messenger's encrypted chats only work with their app, not on the web, and iMessage always encrypts chats: https://www.macobserver.com/news/facebook-messenger-encryption/
And some speculation here I looked at that supports what I was guessing: https://www.quora.com/How-does-iMessage-work-technically
As nice as this is, IMO it's far too complicated. I can't get my messages back after I wipe my device, and there are weird glitches like messages arriving out of order or not being able to log in.
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If there was a down-vote here, you'd nab the blue ribbon in typical Apple fanboy elitism.
You mean catch up to pure Android in performance? For features it always beat pure Android in fact Google is taking things from 3 years ago touch wiz.
Lol! “FaceID doesn’t work when your phone is on a table....”
Solution? “...should have fingerprint sensor on the back like Samsung...”
Where you couldn’t touch it anyway?? I know, I get the point... just thought I’d point that out.
Is it just my phone or does that video flicker on his face and monitor @ 0:06-0:07 seconds? Edit: it continues throughout the video. Anytime his face and monitor are shown, I see flickering.
I hope it’s not my phone... I’m watching on an iPhone X!
Solution? “...should have fingerprint sensor on the back like Samsung...”
Where you couldn’t touch it anyway?? I know, I get the point... just thought I’d point that out.
Is it just my phone or does that video flicker on his face and monitor @ 0:06-0:07 seconds? Edit: it continues throughout the video. Anytime his face and monitor are shown, I see flickering.
I hope it’s not my phone... I’m watching on an iPhone X!
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S8/S9 is so elegant. There are no distracting notch or ugly bulging camera assembly. The taller form makes it even prettier.
Let's face it, Samsung beat Apple in the design dept. here.
Let's face it, Samsung beat Apple in the design dept. here.
That's called a bezel. A notch is a piece cut out of the bezel that is less than the width of the entire phone.
The only Android device I would consider dropping Apple for is a Pixel 2 XL. Good phone. At least I know where to fall back if Apple can’t get back in the game. Too many disappointments with MBP and bugs across the ecosystem, I’m getting a little fed up, but the Galaxy line is too bloated with unnecessary software.
How about you just save us all some time and name three out of the millions?
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Yet despite lacking these features my phone still does all I need it to do. Lime typing this response.
I like the blue but would cover it with the translucent Samsung case anyway. They're pretty cool.It’s got good color choices, I wish Apple had a blue iPhone X
Having all that empty space on the screen makes zero sense to me. I want to have as many apps as possible at my fingertips. That is far more practical to me than wasting 90% of the screen space on a weather report. A simple swipe to the right on iOS shows all the weather, email, etc. that you want with widgets. I guess if you only have 5 apps you use, then the S9 makes sense. Having to open a second screen to see apps is less efficient than 28 apps all just one touch away on iPhone X.
As for live tiles, are they patented? Not saying I'd like them on iOS, but I bet MS knows how to patent stuff.
I read the review on The Verge - they feel the S9 has myriad software flaws and questionable design decisions (a dedicated Bixby button that can be turned off, but not reassigned?!?!?), and yet it gets 8.5/10 while iPhone X gets 9/10 on the same site with a glowing review... I could say more, but that's what my blog is for I guess.
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Especially with that dedicated Bixby button and a fingerprint reader right next to the camera so you'll get fingerprints all over your camera... Design is WAY more than how it looks.
Geez dude, your video is like a love fest for Samsung. I could only watch half the video because the way you narrate is unbearable! Also, FYI, the iphone face id does not require ANY light to work, so your statement regarding a poorly lit room makes zero sense.
Looks ugly. I wouldn't buy it even if the price was half of an iPhone X.
Face ID works well.
When it comes to using it in the dark or in the bed, Apple could fix it using a software update. Make the phone unlocked when you are at home, between let's say 11 PM and 8 AM. It would be opt-in and it would requirer one face ID recognition when your are inside the geo fence. This would be similar to the Apple Watch, once on your wrist, you don't need to unlock it all the time.
Face ID works well.
When it comes to using it in the dark or in the bed, Apple could fix it using a software update. Make the phone unlocked when you are at home, between let's say 11 PM and 8 AM. It would be opt-in and it would requirer one face ID recognition when your are inside the geo fence. This would be similar to the Apple Watch, once on your wrist, you don't need to unlock it all the time.
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