Battle Galaxy S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

[McMcbrad]

Hi guys,

I ordered iPhone 12 Pro Max few days ago, then cancelled the order and got Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

How’s Samsung software and Android nowadays? It’s been around 7 years I haven’t followed up on that.

 

[SecurityNightmares]

Why did you cancel the order?
Samsung is far away in terms security and privacy compared to iOS or Pixel's with GrapheneOS.
Samsung also delays security updates for months.

You make a downgrade in all terms.

 

[McMcbrad]

Why did you cancel the order?
Samsung is far away in terms security and privacy compared to iOS or Pixel's with GrapheneOS.
Samsung also delays security updates for months.

You make a downgrade in all terms.

I was just lured by the hardware I guess... I got before 29th to cancel the order again and reorder iPhone 12 Pro Max... I wonder if I should do that...

 

[Opc9]

I don't think you made a wrong decision by taking the Samsung over the iphone.
Most reviews are quiet close but say the Samsung is better overall.

Galaxy S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Test Comparison.

 

[pablozi]

If you plan to change the phone after 1 to 2 years and you need all the bells and whistles then you can go with Samsung.
But if you'd rather keep the phone for longer then iPhone will be much better choice because of:
- major OS updates support for 5 years
- way better hardware and software integration
- no bloatware
- overall look and feel of iOS

 

[McMcbrad]

If you plan to change the phone after 1 to 2 years and you need all the bells and whistles then you can go with Samsung.
But if you'd rather keep the phone for longer then iPhone will be much better choice because of:
- major OS updates support for 5 years
- way better hardware and software integration
- no bloatware
- overall look and feel of iOS

Thanks. I normally change them every year.

 

[SecurityNightmares]

Thanks. I normally change them every year.

Then compare your costs for five phones in 5 years vs one iPhone in 5 years.

 

[pablozi]

Thanks. I normally change them every year.

Was doing exactly the same until I switched to iPhone

 

[McMcbrad]

Was doing exactly the same until I switched to iPhone

I've been using iPhones for the past 6-7 years, I am now bored and need a change I guess

 

[SecurityNightmares]

I've been using iPhones for the past 6-7 years, I am now bored and need a change I guess

"Don't change a running system"

 

[SeriousHoax]

Since you're bored with iPhone and haven't tried Android in a long time, it's worth giving Android a shot. If you like it then buy another one (or keep using it) next year or switch back to iPhone again. The best thing about Android is variety in terms of design, hardware, software and there are quite a few brands to choose from. Looks like this year Samsung has done a very good job with the S21.

 

[McMcbrad]

Since you're bored with iPhone and haven't tried Android in a long time, it's worth giving Android a shot. If you like it then buy another one (or keep using it) next year or switch back to iPhone again. The best thing about Android is variety in terms of design, hardware, software and there are quite a few brands to choose from. Looks like this year Samsung has done a very good job with the S21.

I also have 14 days trial...If I don’t like it, I can return it. They are also providing me with Galaxy Buds Pro as a gift...

 

[Digmor Crusher]

Thanks. I normally change them every year.

Wow, you must be rich.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I also have 14 days trial...If I don’t like it, I can return it. They are also providing me with Galaxy Buds Pro as a gift...

WoW! Great offer all around.

 

[McMcbrad]

Wow, you must be rich.

I am just a good seller
I don’t lose too much.

 

[tipo]

if you want a rock solid os, good camera, 5 year updates, good privacy etc go with iphone.
if you want a phone to make it and feel it like YOUR PHONE, go with samsung (android in general).

 

[Paul.R]

I want talk about costs BUT
- if you want productivity go for Samsung (I had a Note 10, good phone, bad processor Exynos)
- if you want a device good overall but not excel in some points go for iPhone (In my opinion had better battery life then Samsung)

BUT (off-topic)

- wait for July and buy the new Blackberry phone

//I have a blackberry and an iphone, both are good but Blackberry is best on productivity: mail, battery life, calls, messages, etc.)

 

[Googlejobbs]

Hi guys,

I ordered iPhone 12 Pro Max few days ago, then cancelled the order and got Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

How’s Samsung software and Android nowadays? It’s been around 7 years I haven’t followed up on that.

Not a wrong choice at all. I both had the iPhone and the galaxy fold z2. The iPhone is a saver choice when you think about updates and security. But android is so much more open and mu h more fun what you can do with it and how personal you can make your phone. But they are learning from each other and I think eventually iPhone wil get there. But I work a lot in the freezer and when it's cold the Samsung battery's rules above the iPhone batteries, plus I love android auto and the way it interact with my car. That's something G you almost never hear or see in a test.

 

[McMcbrad]

I just got my Galaxy S21 Ultra today. I have to admit it's quite easy to use now. The differences in this direction have melted between Apple and Samsung.