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After 4 months of using the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, we can definitely say that the honeymoon period is over. But how has the S23 Ultra held up in this time? In this video I share my experience as a lifelong Apple iPhone user who switched to the S23 Ultra. After 15 years of using iPhones, I can't help but think: Can the S23 Ultra be responsible for a defining moment for Android devices?
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0:00 S23 Ultra - 3 months later.
0:40 Why I am not leaving!
1:10 Did the S23 Ultra raise the bar in the industry?
1:50 As an iPhone user, it's tempting to swtich! But is it easy to switch?
2:20 How am I able to use the S23 Ultra in an Apple ecosystem?
3:00 What do I miss from the Apple ecosystem?
3:40 Why don't miss much else from Apple?
4:10 What made the switch to Android less painful?
4:20 Imagine a world without passwords! passkeys coming soon
5:10 My main concern when it comes to security 🔐
5:55 After the initial transition, the S23 Ultra really comes to life!
6:15 S23 Ultra cameras 📸 Expert RAW blew my mind!
7:00 Not many phones out there can do this!
7:20 Small hiccups in Expert RAW
7:40 Call Quality on S23 Ultra ☎️
8:25 Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Video calliing experience
9:00 Is there any point in battery tests these days?🔋
9:20 iPhone 14 Pro Max comparison
9:37 A little push from you 👊🏼
9:45 Issues - Camera speed 🐌
10:30 Issues - Screenshots
11:00 Issues - Quick Menu and auto-rotation
11:40 The REAL pain of switching from Apple to Android
12:00 Switching painpoint - video calling
12:25 Switching painpoint - Apple Ecosystem devices and features
12:50 Workaround for Airdrop
13:14 Workaround for Apple Watch Ultra and Find My
14:00 iPhone 13 Mini 📱 - lessons learned
14:20 Apple iPhone things I took for granted 😭
14:50 What about the Apple stuff I DON'T MISS?
15:00 The S23 Ultra is my EVERYTHING device!
15:25 S23 Ultra features that are keeping me happy
15:55 Why are people are swithing from Android to Apple? 👀
16:20 Will I ever go back to an iPhone?
16:40 The main reason I am not going back
16:56 I am really looking forward to the Galaxy Z Fold 5
17:10 the S23 Ultra is a whorthwhile device to switch. For me!
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[@AlexGTech]

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[@69Solo]

I agree with the keyboard. Samsung keyboard comes up with wrong words sometimes when i am using swipe feature. Sometimes Bixby gets activated automatically when my phone is on the table and I am talking to my family members. Haven't experienced the delay with screenshot or the camera app. I haven't come across any other issues tough.

[@gamingwithad-hd9517]

Just so you know, there's an app that will let you find login and freeze call on your pc that will show you the location. If you wanna know what it is called smartthings find

[@ruckdefulse]

Are you using any app to secure your s23 ultra?

[@69Solo]

@@ruckdefulse nope and no need.

[@LoveyourzAF]

Android has find my phone

[@sstrafer]

I switched to galaxu s23 ultra from an iphone. Using iphones since 2010, and I got to say that android surprised me in a good way. Beautiful experience with s23 ultra.

[@xShinobiXx]

It is but have to be honest the iPhone is still better when it comes to graphics on screen. The screen itself has nicer colors and the content like text and graphics are better on iOS.

[@DalPalWXMan]

@@xShinobiXx Is it though? At this point that is opinion. Most reviews I see still side with s23 Ultra in all cases except for video. Even then, it's very close.

[@jodlaa5142]

@@xShinobiXx If you didn't know Apple buys displays from Samsung for their iphones, the resolution is the same, ppi similar if not also same, the only thing is that iphones go for more natural color grading by default, while on galaxies its more vibrant by default, but you can still change it in the settings. It's what DalPalWXMan said, at this point it's just preference, but the quality is pretty much equal.

[@xShinobiXx]

@@jodlaa5142 yes and Samsung gives apple their best displays because they sell a lot of units

[@The_only_lil_miss]

An what’s the price 😅

[@traceyliddle204]

I swapped from iPhone 14 pro to S23 plus (ultra felt a little too big in the hand). I still use an iPad and Apple TV as we have films in iTunes. I find having cross platform gadgets works okay for what I use them for. Even swapped my Apple Watch for a Galaxy watch 5 and loving using both Samsung gadgets. Not having a brand loyalty and going for what works best for you is so liberating.

[@69Solo]

Is it time to change your boyfriend too? 🤪

[@kingdungee85]

I know ultra seems big but it's worth the extras it comes with... especially the spen and the zoom for the camera... the s pen let's you do so much wirelessly .... take a picture so no one is left out of the picture in a group photo .... while your watching a video skip to the next video .... turn the volume up and down and more... but I do understand and it was hard for me to see what the hype was about but now I keep an iPhone for family and my S23U is for me 😂😂😂 the customization is crazy on these phones!

[@traceyliddle204]

My niece and nephew both have ultras, and I have to say I am a little envious when I see them. Still feels heavy in and cumbersome in the hand however I am getting used to having a bigger phone so who knows next upgrade could be to a ultra. 😁😁@@kingdungee85

[@tonymiles89]

Yes having cross platforms is the way to go! iPad, S23 Ultra, Iphone 15 pro

[@Gemini530]

Long time iPhone user myself. I started the switch with the S21U. Now I have the S23U, and this is really the best phone out there with its chip designed for galaxy, which resulted in an even better performance and outstanding battery life. This one is a keeper. The only phone that makes me feel I could keep for 2 or 3 yrs, not tempted to upgrade.

[@casual257]

upgrade 2 or 3 yrs? I am using s8 plus! battery seems to need charging sooner now

[@vincentschmitz2596]

I just switched from s21u (I didn't want to switch, but sadly my girlfriend dropped it) to an s23u and holy moly what a switch. At first I thought it wouldn't be much of an upgrade, but boyy was I wrong

[@engineer_alv]

@@vincentschmitz2596 that's just the switch I'm planning next month. I'm coming from a regular S21, though

[@kenno99999]

​​@@vincentschmitz2596ine was meant to turn up the other day but a glitch sent it to an address from years ago even thought its my current address on the receipt. I updated ee and dpd but dpd. Fked up twice not updating the address and posting it to the wrong address and saying i signed for it 😂 ee are gonna send another out but with bank holiday and everything god knows when I'll get it xD And yh same upgrade s21U to s23U glad to see its a worthy get as well as passing £17 less on my bill xD

[@Dispensationalism]

​@@casual257 s8 club here The s8 is really a 😮 phone right? My phone never really had any major issue. Although it is a refurbished one. But even refurbished 6 years now. And it is doing it's job. But man i got to say. It is unbelievable how well the s23 ultra is. The S pen❤. I would like to purchase one. Since the volume button got broken. But on the other hand, the Ultra is quite big and shiny. I don't want to have a phone this big, which people would like to steal or destroy because if jealousy haha. Even with a case on, it is not easy to hide in the hands like an s8 right? I would like to buy an standard s23, because of it's size, but then again no s pen, at almost the same price like ultra 128 GB😢. And even that standard s23 is like 950€. 😅 the prices are insane now adays. So i thought to upgrade to a 34 5g. Even though it is bkgger with no s pen. But atleast cheap right? Do you have any recommendation yourself? What would you buy as next.

[@YunG0blivi0us]

On the s23 ultra you can adjust the shutter speed so it registers the capture button the second you touch it vs the standard option which triggers once you let up your finger. Also if you swipe down from the top with 2 fingers it opens menu all the way 😉

[@jodlaa5142]

I don't know if you mentioned it here, but Samsung's Smart Switch app is what I find to be the easiest way to transfer any and all files/apps/contacts or whatever it may be, from one phone to another, you just connect the phones either wirelessly if you're switching between 2 Samsung phones, connect them with a C to C cable, or if you have an iPhone and a Samsung phone you connect them with a Lightning to C cable and it works flawlessly, you can pick and choose pretty much anything and everything for what you would like to transfer, and it works both ways.

[@kingdungee85]

There is also nerby share 👍 or Google share

[@dkssah8181]

Great 👍

[@GermanGonzalez]

This is so spot on my man. I made the same exact move, and very happy with my decision. I'm lucky to be able to to have an iphone 13 mini and use my S23 Ultra as my "work phone". But I find myself doing as much as I possibly can every day.

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you so much! Yeah it's a good combo for sure. I actually left my 13 Mini in the studio over the weekend and didnt even miss having it for like entire days. Literally the only reason I needed it was today to get my exercise logged in properly and sleep tracking info to go into my health app.

[@nafri89]

Im glad you mentioned iphone's poor signals. Iphones have a long history of having bad receptions even though it shows full bars. I know ive been there coz my dad's an apple fan because of "security". He would not get signal sometimes while me and mum (Samsungs) always never had that issue. And we would just laugh at my dad. And i've seen plenty of complaints online from the previous generations of iphones on that too trying to fix the issue on dad's iphone signal plenty of times over various generations of iphones

[@Dk-qf8dd]

Using the 13 ProMax and S23 Ultra, I find the Ultra is overall a much better device. I have had less issues, more flexibility, and no more poor signal issues. I use Bitwarden, swapped to it on my Apple devices also.

[@azizomar3430]

Same😂

[@jclif77]

Same

[@daddycastro]

well the iPhone 13 is nearly 2 years old and the s23 ultra is 6 months old logically it would be alot better

[@pdjames7142]

I want to upgrade from 13 promax. Been thinking about S23U I’m tired of the same old phone that Apple offers. It’s just bland.

[@stopnprintcafe6745]

especially the poor signal strength, when i leave my home network, my iphone takes long to recognized or switch to cellular data it tells me that i am offline. i returned my iphone 15. I have continued with s23 and this phone is very genius no problem at all.

[@terryandvalda]

You are the first reviewer ever to rate the phone as a phone and talk about call quality. I became a happy Galaxy s10 user 4 years ago for exactly this reason - the first phone I ever owned that gave reliable connection in any situation, even when the call sign call strength hovers around -120dbm. My new S23 is just as good. Well done. I have subscribed.

[@wandakay2627]

I'm loving my S23 Ultra. I put my sim in 13 pro here and there but miss my Ultra too much. Never did much group texting and very little facetime. I have zero interest in headwear or glasses so pretty sure I'm sticking mostly with Samsung. Your switching videos have been my favorite lately.

[@m.b.557]

That's how I feel with my 13 Pro Max. I put my sim in it for about week every month, then run right by to my S23 Ultra. Once you customize an Android to your liking, it is hard to go to such a limiting device full time.

[@tonysoprano655]

I returned my S23 Ultra because sending videos and texting was utter trash. I had the 512gb version and my friend has S22 ultra and RCS texts would never go through. Amazing phone just Android isn’t that good

[@wandakay2627]

@@tonysoprano655 I ended up switching back to 13 pro due to poor video quality when sending and some of my game features wouldn’t work on S23 ultra. I still watch content on it though.

[@CRF250R1521]

​@@tonysoprano655supposed to use Samsung quick share

[@tatianannar1065]

​@tonysoprano655 is not you are probably American, in the US people use the default phone messages In the rest of the world a lot and even most people in some countries use WhatsApp

[@FlightyDollGaming]

I was originally an android user and then I switched to iphone and used it for almost 7 years but when I saw the 23 ultra....I fell in love and had to get it. I got rid of my 13 pro max and bought the 23 ultra....I don't miss my iphone at all. This phone is a beast!!

[@djdannycosmo]

Like seriously though! Iphone users just have to try one!

[@ncorvelli]

The Gboard app for me has been really good for emoji prediction but now they have recently used emojis bar you can toggle on and off. So it is really good! The Samsung keyboard isn't as good as Gboard. Also, Google passkeys do work now for certain sites. All you have to do is turn it on. No subscription needed.

[@kaochao2356]

There’s a solution to the auto-rotation when you’re watching KZbin videos, IF I’m understanding your issue correctly. When checking the "auto-rotation" button after swiping down to view the menu, keep it on "Portrait." Now, when you rotate your phone horizontally, there should be a button that pops up on the bottom right of your screen (where you back and home buttons are). When you click that button, it’ll make your screen go into landscape mode. Turn your phone vertically, click the button again, and it’ll turn your phone back into portrait mode. Hope that helps!

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you! Wil try that, sounds way better than the current behaviour 🤣 It's been driving me mad!

[@wandakay2627]

Yep. Great tip.

[@tilbintt3491]

I thought i was the only one using it 😂

[@domsgamechannel302]

Or if you're watching a KZbin video in portrait and you want it in landscape just swipe up on the video and it will rotate to landscape and swipe down in landscape to go to portrait

[@dreadlockscayman]

​@@AlexGTech just swipe up on the video whiles in portrait and it will go to landscape. Simple.

[@BigBrotherFrawg]

For the issue of pulling the menu up while watching a KZbin video there is a one-handed feature where you can swipe from either side of the phone to pull up an abbreviated version of the menu. It includes auto-rotation and brightness and can be customized as well.

[@kingdungee85]

Yeah I feel most people don't know how much you can change 💪💯

[@samuelmcCaskey]

Great Alex. I am loving my s 23 ultra so far. Cant seem to kill the battery in a day.

[@AlexGTech]

So good right!? I've only managed to do it once or twice whilst recording over 100 clips in 8K and dozens of Expert RAW shots

[@samuelmcCaskey]

@Alex Gear & Tech that's great. I've never recorded so many clips as yet. But in the future, I will. This phone is the best in my opinion Samsung has ever made. So I am satisfied with my choice, and will be keeping it for the next 3 or 4 years before I change to the latest that will be out then.

[@bootstrapflyer]

I have just ordered the S23 and browsing around for hints and tricks on the S23. Really looking forward to setting up and using this beast I have never been an IOS user due to Apple being such a closed OS with limited customization. In the early days of Android and the Galaxy series, I was able to keep Android current through XDA Developers via rooting my old phones for a few of generations of Android which saved me a lot of hard earned cash having to buy a new handset to get access to the newer features of Android, now that's an open source OS for you. Welcome to whole new world that is Android, both functional and being able to make it your own. Thanks for the video which has resulted in you gaining another subscriber.

[@-13eNnY-]

You can actually put the brightness control on the first pull down menu. Just swipe twice and then enable brightness control on the quick panel layout by clicking the triple dots option. You can also put your six most used quick panel buttons as your first six so that they're available on the first pull down. If you have more than six, there's just nothing for it because that's the size limitation. That's pretty much the case for all phones though because they want room for notifications.

[@gordrilla]

You can set the quick panel to go down with one single gesture and have more than six.

[@youandiryan]

Excellent video my friend. I just ordered the s23 ultra yesterday. I am excited to get it this week. Whatever camera you're using for your videos looks amazing on my TV. Your video quality is high

[@sankhasubhrachatterjee5069]

Loved the way, you choose to put your points/view. Bang on target !!! I just subscribed :) . Thanks mate for this video really enjoyed it.

[@bjperez9076]

One of the best reviews I've seen period. I especially like/respect your qualifier of "it doesn't matter what a KZbinr says, it's what works for you."

[@boon58]

I too switched to S23 Ultra from IP 12 PM. Have been using iPhone since 7plus. Tot it will be hard but surprised that it is quite easy. Apple music is still available as an Android app😊. Love my galaxy❤

[@AlexGTech]

Yes there are definitely more alternatives now than there used to be, even Facetime is possible by using a link from the Apple user. It's not straigthforward for people who have a lot of Apple devices, but definitely possible

[@ogibera]

Thank you man, really like the channel and the energy! Keep at it!

[@faymux3637]

Great work! Loved the video

[@rava2107]

The call quality is the first thing that really impressed me, I have used a lot of different makes of phone, and the S23 ultra is definitely the cleanest and clearest sound I have experienced with a smartphone. This might sound like a cliché but when I use the loud speaker mode, it genuinely sounds like the person you are talking to is in the room with you, that blew me away and that was only the start.

[@paul33207]

Thanks for making this video! I had a 12Pro and then went to the 22 ULTRA, really liked it but my friends hated how I had the 'green bubble' and couldn't see me in 'Find My'... so I went and upgraded to the 14 Pro & now I'm sad lol... The camera on my 14 Pro is awful, not sure exactly why or if I had just gotten used to the 22 Ultra's captures and for some reason my 14 Pro's screen likes to freeze and lag a lot. I was thinking of going back and getting the 23 Ultra when I can turn the iPhone in. I do have an apple eco system however the Andriod system with Samsung just seems to make more sense to me. Also not super important but Apples new way of wallpapers is horrible, I dislike how you cant really change the Lock screen and Home screen, everytime I try it wants to copy to both. I feel like its just user preference and people shouldn't be 'green bubble' shamed lol.

[@psamp658]

Really appreciate the detailed review of most commonly used features. Can you comment on the battery performance based on your usage, especially when you use apps that stream heavy data over long periods of time?

[@joojoobomb]

Hey dude! Love your videos, you've earned a subscriber. Just got my S23U 4 days ago and it's crazy good.

[@salmazain5013]

First time to see your videos. And I love it. Keep it up 😊

[@nichole6135]

I love your videos, I have both 14 pro max and S23U. Both are great phones. I also love your workaround suggestions. Thank you for the awesome content! ❤🙏🏻

[@FindingOno]

Are you using 1 phone more than the other?

[@presisionmarksmanshiptechn8444]

Hey @alexGTech , The camera delay is because it takes a photo when you release the button and not when you press it. You can change that setting and the response is MUCH faster.

[@AlexGTech]

Thanks so much, will give that a go 👊

[@ArtistWright]

Such a well put together video, lots of handy information. Your channel is great, quality!

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate you saying that 🙏🏼have a lovely rest of the weekend

[@ArtistWright]

@@AlexGTech I'm thinking of trying an iphone for the first time after a lifetime of Android so I find your videos are super helpful in so many ways. Please keep creating more!

[@n3vR04]

Have you tried using a galaxy watch? Could be a video idea to compare how each watch was useful for you. Quick Share between galaxy devices (including galaxy books) works similar to air drop.

[@FloeticEnigma]

The Apple ecosystem has me in a chokehold. But I have two numbers and have been using dual sim. I’m really thinking about dropping the money to get this S23. I got a Samsung tablet and I’m impressed. My iPads are my go to, but the Samsung tablet has a nice place and I use it too.

[@stormwaker]

Amazing quality for quite a small channel. Keep it up!

[@gerardistephens5142]

You've probably figured this out by now but you can use two fingers ✌️to swipe down for full menu. You can edit what appears on that menu so you don't have swipe to get to what you use regularly more quickly. Honestly I'm just use to swiping twice because I rarely need anything on the second menu.

[@bamaboyburns8079]

Definitely the phone of the year so far imo the refinements they made are huge this phone is definitely going worth it

[@AlexGTech]

100% phone of the year so far. The only phone I think will potentially beat it is another Samsung, maybe the Fold 5 if the cameras are good

[@user-bj7rp9kc7y]

​Is it worth upgrading from the S21+ to the 23 Ultra?

[@DavidLewisTech]

As ever inspiring editing and great detail! As for the cameo 😊

[@AlexGTech]

Hey, you brought me good luck on this one! I might need to have you as a permanent feature 😆

[@DavidLewisTech]

@@AlexGTech I'm on a percentage of your CPM 😋- if you could throw some lucky dust my mate...could sure as hell do with it!

[@frameyourlifewithnykohl9951]

I've used Samsung phones since the very 1st. Never tempted to switch to Apple. I just got the s23 ultra after having my s8+ for over 8 years. The only reason I've upgraded was because my s8+ had a screen burn. Samsung phones are really good.

[@kimharbour933]

Great video Alex and I can relate with almost everything you've said. I also have the issue with video rotation when swiping from top. Three other problems I've found is this: when connected to my Android Auto in my car, Google reads out my messages like a sped up record! It's hilarious but I can't understand what she's saying!! Secondly, I use apple music and I find the volume goes very low when connected to Android Auto. I've checked settings in phone and car but to no avail. Lastly, I hate the way my images are being compressed when uploaded to social media. I have even changed this setting but to no avail. I still love my S23u but when the iPhone 15PM is released I think I will return to iPhone. I will have had my fun on android by then 😅

[@jackf1841]

My favorite Hate-on-Apple channel! 👍

[@AlexGTech]

🤣

[@el_semir]

If you get pleasure from hate then you have something else coming bro

[@supaboi9]

​@@el_semir yeh I got ur bf coming in me bro

[@el_semir]

@@supaboi9 congratulations on your negative IQ show

[@tpacalypse]

😂

[@mcallisterdrew]

Dang i really love your videos bro, imo it's much better than mkbhd's videos. The spirit you put in these video is🔥 and you give us mrwhosetheboss vibes (feel like you're our real friend who's telling us your experience)

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you so much Andrew! This is so nice to hear. KZbin is not my full-time job, and putting these videos together takes ages, but hearing this makes all the hard work worthwhile! Have a lovely week ahead

[@ArdaKaraduman]

I have been on android from the first Desire HD. Was something like Android 2.1. I do have an M2 MAcBook Air and M1 Studio for work, but I'm never going for an iPhone thats for sure. There are quite good alternatives on the Android side. I'm grateful to Samsung for taking up the competition.

[@ryansimmonds1006]

Use modes & routines to deal with issues like youtube rotation etc. You can use this to disable autorotate when the app is launched and if you rotate the phone a small 'rotate' icon appears temporarily. GoodLock & Good guardians is an excellent add-on for more detailed customising. Dex is awesome and screen mirroring / app casting takes seconds. I have an ipad and the only two things I prefer is the photo editing software and the stability of Skydemon flight planning app.

[@parishsirius]

I have never had this auto rotate issue though.

[@JustXavier]

For samsung you xan set it up to auto-clear cache on a schedule. Also - use the built-in _Device Care_ options in settings.

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you so much! Will give this a go, great idea

[@JustXavier]

@@AlexGTech no problem at all man! Device Care is one of the reasons I stick with Samsung. Their RAM management is unmatched in Android. And the feature is called “Auto Optimization” under device. It looks like one of these updates remove the ability to schedule replaced it with an ‘as needed’ option.

[@Seahawks1976]

Quicky becoming one of my favorite channels

[@ancientslav4863]

Unless he turns woke, I'll stick with him. Don't become the bud lite of tech channels like some did

[@AlexGTech]

Oh that means so much!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@TheDonz]

Switched from iphone to s23 ultra, long time iphone user since iPhone 6s, first month was hard, didn’t like android, but now love it. Once I learnt how much more you can do, I will never go back, can’t believe I didn’t switch sooner

[@saralinect]

Thank you so much for this vid! It's very informative, I like it! Made me want to buy this soon haha

[@AlexGTech]

My pleasure 🙏🏼 really glad to hear that it was helpful. Have a lovely weekend ahead

[@idib1739]

As usual, great video. Obrigado! Above all this episode though is a real testament to how good Apple is at locking people up in to their ecosystem. I do use some Apple devices but i go out of my way to try and avoid getting locked into the ecosystem. I value my tech-freedom way to much for that👍

[@AlexGTech]

De nada 🙏🏼 yeah I have a feeling that the ecosystem is about to get even more complicated with Apple mixed reality headset...

[@bc_usa]

Oi....My Brazilian friend.

[@toysupra09]

I felt the same as you when I switched from the S23 Ultra to the Xperia 5 IV. It was such a delight having a light and slimmer device with competent cameras and excellent battery life.

[@FRSan91]

xperia over s23u? I need a new phone and I dont know if I choose a xperia 1V or s23u. thankyou. sorry my bad english

[@toysupra09]

@@FRSan91 I'll try the Xperia 1 V next year when the price goes under $1000. Last year's model is going for $800 now.

[@Benjy86]

Poor decision... Sony phones are absolute garbage

[@MrBrook69]

you can put the lighting bar to the top, and if you toggle off the auto rotation the video will be stay horizontal or vertical, if you rotate the phone in the right bottom corner will be show up a little rotation icon, if you push it the screen will rotate and stay in that position, sorry my english is not the best..

[@YujMovi]

I'm an iPhone user since version 4 up to X and switch to Samsung Galaxy starting Note8 and never go back to iOS. Now using the S23 ultra which is for me the best phone out there today, that all my vlogs since early 2020 are all taken using Galaxy S series and now S23 ultra. Thanks for your review Alex!

[@FindingOno]

Which software are you using to edit your vlogs on Samsung?

[@YujMovi]

Capcut & Kinemaster

[@idongCodes]

Correction for those that don't yet know . Facetime is now cross-platform . iPhones can send a facetime link and you can use that link to join from any device ! Also, I'm using Gboard and I get all the emoji suggestions same as when I was on iphone

[@marian8757]

Well Gboard is a Google app, developed for android. What do you think the G stands for in G board? ... just saying😊😊😊

[@idongCodes]

@@marian8757 never said otherwise 🙃

[@marian8757]

@@idongCodes Cool, but my comment was for those who didn't know that. 😊

[@BillySoundFarm]

I would love to know more about how you're shooting these. Are you basically delivering your video essay three times (at your desk, and again walking up the hill, and again sitting in the grassy meadow) and then for each line cutting to whichever take you want to in the edit?

[@AlexGTech]

Hi there! I record the first a-roll entirely at my desk with two angles. Then when I finish the first edit in its entirety, I try to find bits where I could re-record outside, to add a bit more of a dynamic. I make sure I record those external shots in order so it's easy enough then to just replace the original shot with the external shot. Hard work but I hope it works in the engagement front.

[@BillySoundFarm]

@@AlexGTech thanks so much! It's working great, you're resetting attention and it's super engaging

[@frwb3351]

hi buddy, I have just watched a video for the first time on y channel. very nice and I have enjoyed the fresh style... best regards Frenkie

[@AlexGTech]

Awesome, thank you! That is so nice to hear, thanks for saying that, really means a lot!

[@erictingkingco2746]

Nearly 100k sub.. keep moving mate🙏

[@AlexGTech]

Some way to go, but thank you so much!!

[@jrgarciab]

Finally, a KZbinr that doesn't ride Apple's nutzz! Stay strong, homie.

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you! I love some of their products but in the recent years there's been so much more innovation on Android!

[@oc3144]

I second this opinion!

[@RELubber]

Great video! I made the switch from a 14 PM 3 months ago as well. For perspective: i'm just a regular guy with a 9-5 job. I'm not a camera or video guy; I just point and press a button and see what it looks like afterwards. I gave up the 14PM b/c I didn't think the iPhone was doing enough innovation-wise to justify the price year after year. The kicker was iOS 16; bugs on launch and it got no better (for me at least) with 16.1, .2. 3 so I decided to jump into the Android pool, so to speak. While there's lots I like, I do miss some of the simple things (Alex called it housekeeping---I like that word) that Apple does that some of you tech guys would just dismiss. Would I switch back when the iPhone 15 comes out? Ummm...not sure. I will say I'm not a fan of One UI. For me, its just too much; I don't need all those extra bells and whistles. And sometimes I think there's a battle on my phone between Google apps and Samsung apps, lol. For me, that's been a pain, ngl. Honestly, from the renders i'm seeing on the Pixel 8, I might go that route. Anyway, great video Alex. Thank you!

[@iAfroTech]

I've been on Samsung phones for 12 years until last year so i can tell you don't need most Samsung apps unless you are in Samsung Ecosystem. You just have to uninstall or hide those apps: problems solved 😏.

[@CashCollecta]

I don’t like one ui I’m with u on that my main issue is bloatware had to uninstall so many unnecessary apps and even then one ui itself takes up a lot of storage

[@bahrudinahmadi6353]

Im and always will be a samsung fan , im using s10 plus since it's launch almost 4 years no regrets ❤.

[@idib1739]

Also, was trying to figure out what exactly makes your switching more credible than what we usually see out there... then I figured the word 'committed' maybe the keyword here. Somehow it really does not seem fake you're switching for real. Probably because instead of merely mentioning your impressions about the other OS, your took the time to walk us through the switching process. Thanks again Alex for doing what you do seriously.👍

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you. Yes even though I'd love to completely not need the Apple ecosystem at all, the reality is I haven't (yet) found a decent replacement for my Watch. But yes it's the first time in 15 years that I don't have an iPhone as my main device. And I love it so far!

[@TravellingTechie]

100% agree with you, not looked back (too much). I loved my Apple Watch, the Galaxy Watch 5 is somewhat disappointing to me and the emoji/keyboard thing is very true. But very minor gripes. Apple have slipped somewhat in my opinion and have gone a little stale.

[@xShinobiXx]

Basically this is usually how it plays out. If you are busy with life working hard and what not. Most get the iPhone in this case. If you are bored they go android to play around. If you need a camera for your job. Go iPhone always. Androids can't compete with apple camera

[@oc3144]

​@@xShinobiXx you obviously underestimate the S23U. Iphone is basic and boring. Camera is better than iphone 14 pro max in RAW.

[@TravellingTechie]

@blackbriarwolf The only thing I was distracted by was the number of bugs in iOS16. I had battery drain and UI lag and crashes, apple software has dropped off in quality in recent times. Happy to report it does not happen anywhere near as often on OneUI.

[@CashCollecta]

@@TravellingTechieevery body experiences are different I’ve never had any bugs with iOS 16 on my iPhone but I’ve seen a few on my s21 with one ui

[@leetronix]

👍👏👏 Very good upadate Alex. As much as I truly appreciate the S23u and I love the S pen especially for editing as that is a super powerful tool to have in its arsenal. That said I am however holding out for the Sony MK V which is due to be released in June, plus it is almost stock android and that is very very useful and those cameras on it are next level wow!

[@AlexGTech]

Thanks Lee!! I can't wait for that Xperia. This will be the year I try one myself. Wish Sony would send me a review unit but looks like I will have to sponsor myself as usual 🤣

[@johantiefenbach5310]

If you want to start rebooting your S23U more, there are settings in Device Care and Auto Optimization.

[@mosesngethe9564]

Love 💕💕 videos Soo much your humble voice is absolutely amazing I feel you explain things so easily which really is good thing especially for people who are techphobia

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Creating this videos take a lot of effort especially juggling my nine to five job as well. Hearing lovely comments like this makes it all worthwhile, thank you so much! 😊

[@bayernmunchen6762]

i switched from iphone to a23. The conversion process to samsung was an issue. what I do notice that travelling internationally - samsung is much better . it handles better. cant explain specifically it just works better. there are a few issues I do miss: instant silent switch , some of the navigation is cumbersome. currently . never fully committed to the apple eco world. spotify is much better for music , camera outstanding ,

[@dreadlockscayman]

Hey Google... Turn on silent mode.... Done

[@marian8757]

Hold the volume down button for 1 second... tada mute 😊

[@UTR1]

Alex have you tried Quick Share at all? I'm an android user surrounded by iPhone users so I haven't tried it out yet. Seems like it might be an AirDrop alternative?

[@JahidulIslam]

It is. There is also nearby share. It is available by default on all recent android and chrome os devices.

[@yasseryasser-mz5rp]

I'm exactly in your position now.. Your video was very useful to me

[@omniomi]

If you swipe down with two fingers you immediately get the quick menu. No need to swipe twice. If you hit the 3 dots on the quick panel and "edit layout" you can also make brightness always visible, even on a normal single swipe.

[@soo5985]

Enjoyed the video. Multitasking is so under rated. Especially from iPhone people that don’t use it. When you’re texting with a friend and need to do something else (refer to a map, email, etc). Split screen is clutch.

[@acendinganthony6737]

I really think in the early days of smart phones. I'm talking your iPhone 4's and equivalent Samsung's. The IOS and Iphone experience was alot smoother. The software always seemed to move and operate alot smoother than the equivalent Samsung. The look of the software and the actual hardware looked alot more high end and felt more premium in the hand than those earlier model Samsung's. But I feel over years apple haven't really done alot to evolve the overall experience. There main focus has been the release of multiple products to add on and focusing on the integration of their eco system which is great in some ways. But today with android in its current format and with the new looking skin's on Samsung Android. I just think it's a better overall experience than IOS. IOS is pretty boring and basic these days. I think simplicity is a big part of why people like apple so much. Apple is also very good at marketing lol and making it seem like a feature that's been around for years is the next best thing and they always do it in their apple way that usually further locks you into their eco system lol. But I feel like android is ahead of the kerb these days. It feels alot less restrictive and you can really tinker it to how you like your phone to look and operate. I've got an S22 Ultra and to be honest I probably don't even use half of the feature available to me. But I just enjoy having premium hardware available and using android so that's why I bought the Ultra. But I still use my Mac book very occasionally but still prefer Mac over windows. But like you Alex I pretty much use my phone for everything my computer mostly sits there collecting dust lol.

[@marymadigan9707]

I can see how you like the change , that’s my problem I’m all apple products and banking apps and find my I just don’t think I would have the patience to change over nice video and content Alex 👏😎🇮🇪

[@AlexGTech]

Thanks Mary! Yes definitely a tricky one, I like mixed the setup I eventually got to but must admit, I miss certain aspects of being in a fully Apple setup. Have a lovely day 😊

[@Levc81]

I had iphone once like years ago, used samsung ever since! Currently got s10 at moment so definitely getting the s23 ultra next 👍🏻

[@n3vR04]

(Typed this while watching, apologies for long comment) Have you tried using a galaxy watch? Could be a video idea to compare how each watch was useful for you. Quick Share between galaxy devices (including galaxy books) works similar to air drop. Find my is the main thing I like about Apple, never lose my airpods, keys or wallet but galaxy s23 ultra is also my daily phone and the one I always reach for when watching content, games etc. Auto rotate is annoying, I normally keep it locked and you'll get an icon to rotate instead

[@AlexGTech]

Oh man thank you so much for the support there! Really appreciate it. Totally agree with you, I kinda took it for granted that I had so many Airtags and how convenient it is when looking for car keys, etc. I have tried the Galaxy Watches, and really enjoy their design, the weight and the flexibility in choosing cool watch faces. Much easier than the Apple Watch. But I couldn't really get used to the notifications, they felt very inconsistent. Sometimes I'd get them, sometimes it would be delayed and other times, I'd get no notifications at all. I think if Samsung makes the notifications really sleek it could be a great alternative. The Watch Ultra for me has been awesome, especially in my health and sleep tracking, hence why I am reluctant to let go of it. I am very soon trying a Garmin which is agnostic to Apple/Android and maybe that's when I can start not even needing an iPhone. Watch this space 🙏🏼 Thanks again for the donation, that is super kind of you!

[@n3vR04]

@Alex Gear & Tech I hear you. Looking forward to that Garmin review. Maybe I need to give the apple watch a try

[@oneangrykrakken8593]

Apple Watch ultra is the only reason I’m staying with iPhone…apparently as are you (the irony of this video does not go unnoticed as you made this video flashing your Apple Watch ultra to us all 😂)

[@momentsbycourts]

I've been a hardcore apple fangirl since the iPhone 4 but I've just ordered the S23 Ultra and I am super excited to try it out! I do have an apple watch ultra but I think I will keep my iphone 13 to link it to it for my notifications and stuff and always good to keep a spare phone anyways. I hope I love the Samsung!

[@IcedBobaTee]

update on the phone?

[@javieroh94]

This video is super helpful as I'm also thinking about switching from iPhone to Samsung. Thank you!

[@lukecarr1029]

Great video! What game is that at 1.17 ish? Looks like Street Fighter?

[@jasonconnolly5401]

I changed from the 13 pro max to the s23 ultra, aint going back either

[@AlexGTech]

Amazing right Jason? This is such a beast!

[@jasonconnolly5401]

@@AlexGTech it is, the I phone just feels so slow compared to this

[@jasonconnolly5401]

@blackbriarwolf animations feel snappier and app opening speeds are quicker

[@marian8757]

​@@jasonconnolly5401 I see the same thing on most KZbin comparison videos when side-by-side scrolling through Web pages the S23 ultra looks 2 or 3 times faster and smoother than the iPhone. But nobody ever seems to mention that lol😅

[@Catloverplayer]

One of the underated plusses of the S23 Ultra is the speakers. Their much louder and have a lot less distortion then the S22 Ultra. The stereo sound is crisp. There are actually 3 speakers 2 on the bottom with the main one being the grill and a mic to the far right. There is also a speaker on the top with the earpiece. I hope Samsung will continue with better speaker quality in thier future phones. I've heard the Fold 5 is going to have better speakers as well.

[@danielmillett4738]

I'm sooooooo happy you said this, this is one of the main reasons I hate my s22 ultra!! The speakers are so bad, I even ordered the iPhone 14 Pro max and the s23 ultra coming tomorrow so I can see which speakers were better 😂 I almost swapped 🤦‍♂️ so cheers for that 😂 iphone will be being sold I guess aha

[@wevved]

Funny you should say this. I'm watching this video with my 2 day old s23 ultra and had to turn the volume down. I've never had such a loud phone.

[@danielmillett4738]

Having to exchange my s23 ultra because people can't hear me when u call them and the colours are washed out compared to my s22 ultra. Hoping the new one isn't the same problems :(

[@wevved]

@@danielmillett4738 that's a shame. Mine seems alright.

[@danielmillett4738]

@@wevved have you compared the screen to s22 ultra? The colours seem washed out compared to it, I'm really hoping it's just a dodgey phone and tomorrow will be OK :/ if not then what are Samsung doing 😂

[@roosty04]

Amazing content as expected Alex! I'm still torn. Apple wallet and Apple card is so good. The apple trifecta...Watch Ultra- Base iPhone -iPad mini. Hard to beat.

[@akwk2712]

Hey Alex, loving your content. Also love your surroundings, where do you record your footage?

[@AlexGTech]

Hi Tony! Thank you so much! I record most of my footage in Stroud, west of England. We love it down here. The indoor shots are mostly in my studio, which is a rented space. We used to live in London so sometimes I still go back there and record some footage from there too.

[@akwk2712]

@@AlexGTech I thought I recognised the area. I also live in Stroud. Hopefully bump into you one day.

[@TheTuareg]

I just bought an iPhone after many years on Android. I can't use iPhones, they are like dumb phones with some smart features. I'm selling it after 3 months

[@bailemagana4263]

What are the things that frustrated you about the IPhone?

[@kwl189]

​@@bailemagana4263 no file manager. Something's are made unnecessarily complicated on the iPhone and you gotta jump through hoops to make work.

[@TheTuareg]

@@bailemagana4263 oh, my dear friend, it's a list of currently 55 annoying things in comparison to Android.

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

Absolutely not. The opposite may be true. Also, I’m primarily an iOS user. Apple has the “marketing” on privacy locked down. However, they habitually get caught mining ur data. Ton of videos n articles regarding this.

[@Emeraldmanx]

To pull down quick settings: once you have the first bar, pull down with two fingers instead of one and it'll pull down straight to the bubble settings

[@iitz_tox1c_12]

This video is soo true. I've been on android (Samsung) my entire life and the eco system change between apple and android is the biggest thing to get used to, since apple is so focused on optimizing and creating apps for their own devices. But for me, Samsung is all around a better phone than Iphone, because I love customizations and making my device my own which you can't really do on an iphone. It all depends on what you're looking for in a phone and what you're looking to do with it. Amazing video aswell 🔥

[@TechHeadB]

Honestly for me I didn’t make the switch because I found myself wanting my S23U to do things my iPhone did 😂. HomeKit is better than google home, I was looking for a workaround for iMessage, wishing Samsung put the battery percentage inside the battery logo, wishing the Lock Screen widgets showed like on the iPhone, looking for a find my app, I was just like you know what, maybe I should just stick to my iPhone 😂

[@danielmillett4738]

You know that androids can have IOS installed, so it's basically an iPhone if you download the software

[@T3CHGY007]

I just traded in my iPhone 13 Pro and Apple Watch Series 6 for a super deal on an s23, watch 5, and buds 2 pro! When I change I go all in!😂

[@callmeNeno]

Big mistake; the only thing you did correct was to sell Apple devices has best resale value more than any android or windows machine

[@marian8757]

​@@callmeNeno Not true, Samsung flagship phones have been trading in for higher retail values than iphones, for the last few years now. I got a great deal on the S22 ultra last August for $680 but I traded it in for the S23 ultra and March for $700 that's $20 more than I paid for it. I'd say that's pretty good value retention. 😊😊😊

[@callmeNeno]

@@marian8757 that’s is awesome

[@AlexGTech]

Amazing! I think if it wasn't for the Watch Ultra, I'd be on a very similar setup!

[@djblinboy]

Dont worry, the quick shot in camera has got better in next update. Its still only an S23 and newer device feature, but hopfully the the older and the midrange devices will get them too.

[@BollywoodBonanzaB]

My Flip 1st Gen is starting to show signs of sadness, and i only bought it in 2020. Remember when you could buy a £100 phone and it would last a good 7 or so years? I have just upgraded to the S23U (after 6 years of the Note 9) - let us see how long this lasts.

[@FkeDjje-cb7ph]

Caramba esse cara é muito bom no inglês 😎

[@AlexGTech]

Valeu fera!! 20 e poucos anos e a professora foi muito boa (minha mulher 🤣 ) Abraço🥰

[@JaghataiK]

I wish I could be this happy with my smartphone. His non stop grin is infectious, and now I need to try this phone.

[@b.v.o.mpromotions]

The amount you can do with the s pen I think sets it apart aswell most people view it as just a stylus but it can take pictures for you control volume draw colour and tonnes more im still finding out new things that it does a months or 2 after getting the phone

[@69Solo]

Multi tasking on S23 ultra is awesome! Been using it for past 3 months. I agree with the keyboard. Samsung keyboard comes up with wrong word sometimes when i am using swipe feature. I am also experiencing the same thing with accessing notification while watching youtube. The link to windows is a bomb. Plus samsung dex is neutron bomb. I mean dex turns any extra monitor / tv into a full fledge desktop computer and comes with apps such as excel, PowerPoint, word, Outlook, etc. I can choose to connect using a wire or wireless depending on the type of monitor / tv that I have. Plus link to windows is literally awesome. I can use everything on my computer which is on my phone. Without even going to the phone. When my phone is charging and I am on my laptop, I can use my phone on my laptop and do everything on it and run any apps that I want, etc. Moving my banking app from iphone to samsung was easy. It totally depends on bank to bank bank.

[@AlexGTech]

Honestly, the more I use it the more I enjoy it. So many features that I keep discovering. Amazing!!

[@69Solo]

​@@AlexGTechI still haven't explored all the features yet too. I am also loving game launcher by samsung. It moved all my games into that app, making my app tray look less clustered. Its like the gaming folder which use to come in windows Vista / 7. I have downloaded google keyboard and microsoft keyboard too, but haven't tried it yet. Its just there on my phone just incase if I want to switch on future. I read somewhere that I can switch keyboard on android with a tap of a button, but will have to enable that feature. But samsung keyboard comes with so many features. Also I keep my display brightness point at 20% and its still very bright. By doing so, the battery keeps running longer. The only app that I am not using from samsung is the samsung messages. I am using Google messages instead. The reason is that google messages can permanently block spam messages which don't have any numbers (they are very irritating). Drawback of using Google message is that it doesn't show sms on samsung watch when received, but still works with link with windows. The features that I use alot are spilt screen with 2 fingers, keep my phone unlocked at home or any safe zone. Automatically go into silent mode when I step inside the office. Link to windows. Call recording. Spen for quick notes. Now I schedule birthday messages throughout the entire year for everyone in advance. I schedule it for 12 am. Now everybody thinks I remember their birthdays and is happy that I am the first one to wish them. My inlaws are also very happy now because. They don't know that, Its just synchronized with samsung / google calender. 😂

[@marian8757]

I've been using android for years and I'm still learning new things I can do😊

[@codelinx]

Awesome video. I'm having this dilemma also because of just facetime, but Google meet will work just fine I think over time.

[@AlexGTech]

Thank you, glad you liked it! I managed to find a compromise with a 'burner' iPhone Mini, but rigth now I don't even use it. Still miss Airdrop sometimes but other than that, I am pretty happy, despite the mixed ecosystem 👊🏼

[@itsaboutmat]

Hey man, there’s a setting under Maintenance Control (don’t remember the exact name right now) that you set to once a week the phone reboot itself when you’re not using it. I have an iPhone now but used Samsung for years, that setting should help you

[@JahidulIslam]

The video player in gallery app has option to capture photo from video. It's a tiny in lower left side. You may want to check that.

[@mattc256]

Im getting mine next Tuesday trading in my s22 ultra I've been with Samsung since the s8 never regreted it

[@Ashyri]

I've been an Apple consumer (with short stents on android), starting from the iPad Mini 1 and eventually ending at the iPhone XS Max. Tomorrow is the day I finally make the permanent switch to android with the S23U!

[@davidweber6032]

Just ordered my s23 ultra. Looking forward to enjoying it

[@geraxho]

I got a s21 ultra and an iphone 13 pro max, I think I could keep the iphone for like 5 years because is a stable and reliable device, but planning to get the s24 ultra or the z fold 5

[@ilkerkisa3400]

I'm glad i bought the phone it is a BEAST. Great video as always.