Why do young Koreans prefer iPhones over Samsung devices?

[@TomTomdog]

Luxury hand bags sales in Korea are the highest in the world. They starve 6 month just to buy a Gucci hand bag. It means lot to them. Koreans consider iPhone as luxury brand since it’s expensive in Korea. Thats why they are crazy over it. Its not how good they are. Its the symbol.

[@bourjoism3917]

Really??ouch

[@artsyhyd]

Someone that I know keep purchasing branded bags but complains she cant afford a house 😂

[@Jopie496]

Most of those branded bags are fake.

[@josefg8017]

I agree. South Koreans as I have noticed are brand conscious people. Always looking for recognition and validation by owning things and appearing as "can afford" people.

[@Justin_Why]

I heard that South Koreans are all investors and stock brokers?? That’s crazy

[@maryallen2317]

I'm very surprised. I thought Samsung was number one in South Korea. I'm American and Samsung is my favorite.

[@mimoleclair9824]

Samsung is still number 1 in Korea but they are losing market share. 73% of phones sold in South Korea are Samsung. 25% Apple.

[@Mox2077]

Samsung are arrogant as well as too assured of the home market.You would expect to pay less for a Samsung phone in SK, but turns out that often you can get both flagship models as well as feature rich non-asian market models for less in western countries

[@purpletere1224]

I also love Samsung, I am still using a Note8 but i am really satisfied with it. I feel sorry that they stop the note series, Apple was my very first smart phone but after I switch to Samsung, I'm hooked!😊

[@shiraishi1]

Mid range Samsung are craps and ultra high end Samsung products are expensive than latest iPhone

[@justmytwocentsdontgetmad]

Samsung is still number 1 in South Korea although losing market share. And it's not just SK that Apple products are becoming a "trend". Almost all Asian countries prefer purchasing Apple products than Samsung or any other Android devices

[@The_Truth_Army]

Its just the showoff that you're rich. South Korean society is too materialistic.

[@elai3147]

but samsung costs just as much as apple?

[@JohnnySin-cp7fz]

Samsung costs more in Korea.

[@elai3147]

@@JohnnySin-cp7fz exactly then it makes no sense to buy apple to show you're rich

[@JohnnySin-cp7fz]

@@elai3147 da fuq did i say?? I ain't never said anything about what you need to buy to show you rich. da fuq you be smoking??? I ain't rich. I'm WEALTHY! Go get some sleep!

[@elai3147]

@@JohnnySin-cp7fz read the op

[@JohnnySin-cp7fz]

This is the main problem with Korea and its culture. EVERYBODY has to wear the same, eat, drink the same, breath the same air, EVERYBODY has to have that same hair style, the clothes, shoes, I mean, they ALL look alike!! You watch them walk on one of them streets in Seoul, EVERYBODY looks the same. They just LIVE for others and lack individualism for the better and most part of their lives growing up. It's time they change.

[@MithunOnTheNet]

South Korea seems to be obsessed about following trends.

[@ndychung007]

Gen Z in North America is similar, too. Kids all go to same store to shop, boys have all the same mushroom hair style and all uses iPhones.

[@JohnnySin-cp7fz]

@@ndychung007 No, they don't. They're ALL into what/who they are. Kids in America fuck around with guns and bombs and have sex doing all the grown ass man/woman stuff! But none of the other kids who ain't interested in those stuff are just "dying" to have them same assault rifles and have sex with the same people their "friends" have sex with. Well, may be they do, but she just has her mouth shut and ain't telling anyone LOL. But who cares and nobody cares. NOBODY CARES is the American motto and "EVERYBODY CARES" is the Korean motto! Get me? Feel me?? In America, "it's me - I don't give a fuck what ya'll think" mentality. In Korea, "It's ALL about THEM - I live for THEM" mentality. Get me? You feel me??

[@KamaAnthem]

same in the Philippines

[@Justin_Why]

Same in india

[@luckysketch]

Don’t forget to mention Japan’s obsession with Apple.

[@QWER-wv5kn]

중국과 일본은 삼성을 사지 않는다. 삼성이 전세계 스마트폰 점유율 1위를 할때에도, 삼성이 중국과 일본에서 아무리 노력을 해도, 그들은 사지 않는다.

[@RockyRock-vv3ex]

They prefer it due to security

[@andreia0000]

​@@QWER-wv5knvocê saberia dizer o porquê?

[@andreia0000]

​I'm from Brazil and Samsung is by far the best! S24 ultra! A monster ❤❤❤❤

[@kleec495]

@@QWER-wv5kn China has Huawei and Japan has...Apple

[@HamzooPineda]

In the Philippines, your iPhone is a status symbol.

[@gihankanishka]

The same in Sri Lanka. I think it's the same in most of our Asia countries.

[@Ivan-bg1jp]

Not for me. First, I can afford. Second, it just works for me and compliments my life really well. Sometimes, it's just preference. But yeah Filipinos or poor Southeast Asians really tend to sacrifice their financial health for something as stupid as an iPhone or material things in general.

[@PSy84]

@@Ivan-bg1jp2nd hand iPhones in Philippines are of same cost as midrange android now so it's more cost effective esp it has high resale value and will be supported for real esp privacy. iPhone 11 starts at 13k in 2nd hand market...why buy android of same price that will not be supported in a year and the uploads are not as clear as iPhone. 13pro max 2nd hand in Philippines is 25-33k. midrange android phones in malls are 22-30k. 12 pro max is 19-25k. iPhone 12 starts at 15k now

[@augustswift]

Not really. It's just a matter of preference

[@gihankanishka]

@@augustswift That too

[@betamax1091]

First of all, Samsung's foldables are sick! That said, it's interesting watching Korean youth starting to choose Apple. I almost expected it since Apple is often equated with luxury. And Koreans are the #1 consumers of luxury brands in the world. Apple has made quite some headway in Samsung's home market. The danger for Samusng is when teenagers and young people start using Apple, they'll continue to use it into adulthood. But... in South Korea, everything else is Samsung so there's that. loll...

[@rௐண]

What sent it into overdrive was the 7th generation of the Samsung Note had fire and explosion issues which made many ppl switch. Samsung still dominates ¾ of phone sales but among the youth, it's trendy and widespread

[@i.d.6492]

Apple doesn't need to sell anything else in Korea, IPhones are more than enough. They only mostly sell phones are richest company in the world

[@MuscularMan008]

LG better than shitsung. 😂

[@GBOY998]

thanks samsung employee

[@SamsungAndIphoneUser]

​@@MuscularMan008 Cope more 😂😹😹

[@observer5427]

Korea, Japan and China are the largest consumers for the biggest luxury brands in the world. It shows how much the society puts emphasis on brand name rather than functional value. So is it a surprise that young people want to own the most popular brand name phone rather than the domestic one?

[@evo4gplus]

Luxury isn't really a big factor, Samsung in S.Korea sells their phones with no actual promotions happening since theres no competitor for them in the Android market. If you want to buy a Galaxy in Korea you have to buy it with full price. There's no Pixel, Huawei, Sony, One-plus, etc in the Korean smartphone market. Why'd you buy a Samsung phone with a full price that'll probably have a discount in other countries when you can buy an iPhone that has the same price for nearly every other country? If they charge the same price as an iPhone I'd rather buy an iPhone.

[@rௐண]

The secondary market for Samsung and Android phones in 🇰🇷 is popular also. You can get refurbished or second-hand📱 in almost new condition for half the price.

[@evo4gplus]

@@rௐண yeah, one of the reasons why iPhones are so popular too, the price drop from buying a new one to selling it second hand is way less than doing the same thing on a Samsung phone

[@Gley-m7m]

I just bought an iphone since lg left the market.

[@supero69]

I was galaxy user, I got so bored with galaxy so I moved to the iPhone, other problem is no another brand to buy other than Samsung or apple which sucks

[@clove2947]

The iPhone is costly outside of us

[@AweSome-qq3tt]

As I'm Korean, in my opinion, trends and reputation are quite important in Korea. They prescribe the standard of social success (for example: fashion, job, residence, looks, etc.). It's changed a lot compared to the past, but it's still a group-oriented and conservative culture (many Koreans deny multiculturalism). Put simply, they are overly aware of other people's eyes. So this is the reason why young Koreans are likely to use iPhones.

[@rௐண]

Agreed, everyone prefers to feel "apart of" than to feel "left out" so they blindly follow trends as a result.

[@TheWorld4all]

Only poor people think like you. ~~

[@AweSome-qq3tt]

@TheWorld4all Although my dad is a landlord, I use a budget Galaxy model and I wear clothes for at least four years. The reason is that I understand the value of money. However, from my experience, I've noticed that some people who are less fortunate mistakenly believe that "money exists to be spent" and are overly concerned with what others think. Therefore, they tend to overindulge, adorning themselves with many luxury items and posting only the best parts of their lives on social media platforms like Instagram, striving for validation from others. However, if they truly had great wealth, they wouldn't feel the need to act this way, as having self-assurance and confidence in what they possess means there is no need to flaunt it.

[@AweSome-qq3tt]

@@TheWorld4all Although my dad is a landlord, I use a budget Galaxy model, and more importantly, I wear clothes for at least four years. The reason is that I understand the value of money. However, from my experience, I've noticed that some people who are less fortunate mistakenly believe that "money exists to be spent" and are overly concerned with what others think. Therefore, they tend to overindulge, adorning themselves with many luxury items and posting only the best parts of their lives on social media platforms like Instagram, striving for validation from others. However, if they truly had great wealth, they wouldn't feel the need to act this way, as having self-assurance and confidence in what they possess means there is no need to flaunt it.

[@AweSome-qq3tt]

@TheWorld4all The very act of trying to judge wealth and poverty based on a phone that costs, at most, around 1,599$ is a sign of poverty. As you know, in Korea, you need at least approximately 10 million to buy even a small building

[@pennyyoung3997]

In any Asia country. Using US products is more of a status quote, like any designer brand. I remember when I was growing up in HK. Wearing LEVI jeans is considered cool.

[@surajkuthar3266]

😂 same here in india

[@angahsyber68]

Why many Asian love westerners? 😂

[@danishh8454]

Because of slave mentality 😂😂​@@angahsyber68

[@techonsole4023]

@@angahsyber68 south korea is liberated by the US, Philippines is a former US Territory, Japan is occupied by the US after world war 2, Taiwan is a democratic country alligned with the US. These countries have all 1 major similarities and thats the influence of the US.

[@Ethian315]

I'm from SEA, my colleague uses iPhone, I used Huawei, he said it looks cool when people look at them...Welp, he's riding away with his motorcycle while l'll be looking comfortable cruising in my car back home. 😎🤷🏻

[@syedchain]

The very thing that would bring any society down is being overly materialistic, trying too hard to please others, and patronizing those who don’t share the same values. No wonder I see more modest Koreans and Japanese emigrating to other places where such values are not prevalent.

[@JustahumanBeing-pk7xt]

It doesn't matter which phone you use, but majority of korean youth having iphone clearly a sign of (west obsession)

[@nateshf9303]

No different than wearing NYC, SF Warriors or LA Dodgers gears.

[@justrvnn]

kinda like the army craze in the states

[@SPAN25]

Absolutely

[@andikappradana]

That's it, I think South Koreans have obsession towards the West. Every western trend and product become a thing in South Korea

[@kestiameshad]

I used to be an Android user and Samsung was my main go-to. The last Samsung I had was Samsung S20+, which developed a green line down its screen. Then our Samsung TV developed lines as well, not too long after that. I was given dismissive answers from Samsung Service Center and got really incensed. It costs nearly as much as a new phone to fix the screen, and my warranty had just expired one month before it developed the line. Ever since then, I swear NEVER to buy another Samsung. I switched to Apple for my phone, got an iPad and love the connectivity and the ecosystem they have going on. My TV is now Xiaomi. It's miles better than Samsung and so far there's no problem with both the phone and TV. Apple is just a better made product compared to Samsung. I'm sure they have their duds too and Apple's battery does deteriorate quite fast but that's also the case with all gadgets with batteries. So for me personally, it's not the trend and whatnot, but the entire experience of using Apple products. You just know that it works at the end of the day, and works well.

[@rௐண]

I had a similar experience but in the reverse. I had a very bad experience with Apple's customer service abt an issue with my account so I vowed never to buy an iPhone, much less an Apple product, ever again. My siblings, however, have iPhones but I don't care. I will stick to my principles instead.

[@flippinnngiraffe808]

Well, they’re conglomerates, why would they improve when you have a duopoly on the phone market 😅

[@gomer6713]

My S22U now has a greenline. Will now be switching to iphone16 but torn between white and desert

[@techraptor4947]

Y'all are acting as if one malfunctioning product is proof the company is bad. I had Samsung phones and TVs for a long time and they never failed me. Stop acting like babies!

[@kestiameshad]

@@techraptor4947 Sure. Whatever rocks your boat. Doesn't mean people need to subscribe to your way of thinking, and it certainly doesn't make us babies. I wasn't crying about it. I just took my money elsewhere and shared my experience. Is that called acting like babies? If so, it must be interesting when someone talks to you and you don't even care to listen to what others have to say without making it about you.

[@harshitnautiyal4995]

Man that is the same condition here in India where iPhones are considered as status symbol.

[@lasithwap]

Most of the south Asian countries iPhone is a status symbol 😊

[@alvinvaz]

Apple is a status symbol, not only in Korea, all around the world, I’m Brazilian, we often have the most expansive iPhones on the planet, there’s people here that pay their iPhones in 24 installments, using 3 different cards, just so they can show off their “richness”, and social media content creation in 🇧🇷 is huge, and in that area you can’t go with anything else than an iPhone.

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

To use 3 credit cards and 24 mths installments to pay for a phone is stupid beyond words

[@Johanneslol11]

I don’t have a preference. I personally have a Samsung (s21 ultra) and iPad Air and a windows laptop. From my work I have a iPhone SE and a MacBook. Apple is better with intergrading there products but Samsung is just more innovative and open what I personally like a lot. I love things like custom Roms and theming. Apple is just more restricted In those things. For security they are about the same.

[@caamitsingh7210]

I am an Indian and samsung is my fav and i am waiting for S25 ultra

[@PSy84]

most commenters that supports android wont buy new android anyway. more like wish

[@nufi_und_jogi]

You cannot buy it no money

[@karomatjohn254]

No one asked

[@Area-gaming-gg]

Most indian also use iphone in 2024

[@Cat-of-beach291]

Did you say "indian"🫵🏻🫵🏻🫵🏻. India loved Android

[@rkpragyajitsingh3074]

Koreans should be proud that their country has a global tech brand like Samsung Korean Patriotism😂 I wish my country had a company like Samsung, but R&D sucks in here

[@henrik908]

Everything sucks in banana republic 😂

[@Justin_Why]

Your country has Tata Be proud about it It manufactures for Apple components

[@nueat6]

global tech my ass. their tech is modeled after western innovation. Litterally all of samsung products are trash. tf you talking about

[@jumbomuffin1316]

Or you just dint support your companies to give them the opportunity to invest more 🤷‍♂️

[@jumbomuffin1316]

@@henrik908East Asian being racist, who knew…

[@sushantsuman0001]

The guy with the SG flip 4 is real patriotic

[@Sathom]

That's funny, because I've been using Apple products from before they launched the iPhone, but I've been thinking of switching because the Samsung camera/lens seems superior from all the images I've seen.

[@OneDicz]

Samsung has this “filter” embedded into its phones. Personally think iphone is more color neutral in terms of camera

[@1hotshon]

Seems like they follow trends a lot over quality. Oh well, that's young people for you.

[@btsiseverywhereexceptantarctic]

Yes it is.

[@randomvideos3187]

Just because it's trends doesn't mean it has no quality. iOS device can run smoothly long years after than any samsung devices.

[@marcioamaral7511]

​@@randomvideos3187 An S20 still performs smoothly, so it's not just Apple. That's a myth by this point.

[@richdoescraft4599]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@marcioamaral7511 He never said Samsung devices can’t run smoothly, he specifically said that iOS devices can run smoothly LONG YEARS AFTER than any Samsung devices, which is true. Apple has a great history of older iPhones lasting a very long time by still getting the latest iOS updates after long years, and still performing smoothly. I can confirm this since I still use my iPhone XR from 2018 still till this day and it’s still getting the latest iOS updates for at least 7 years now. Another thing is Apple still releases security updates to even older iPhones, even years after they last got a new iOS update. It’s not a myth, it’s a fact.

[@Justin_Why]

@@marcioamaral7511s20 and smooth.. nice joke

[@eneri83]

I already tried Nokia,Sony,Motorola, iPhone,Huawei,HTC, and Samsung... and I can say that I prefer Samsung more than the iPhone

[@kikihayashi4365]

I used to use only Samsung phones until I saw the Vice documentary about Samsung employing high school graduates to make electrical components without hazmat gear. 20yr olds dying from cancer in the 2000s and Samsung only settled in 2018😞 Ruthless for mere millions split between hundreds of families.. smh

[@egnicknoob]

It's worse with apple. Welcome to the real world

[@ERICASHANNON]

Apple is not without fault either. Multiple deaths/suicides have occurred at Foxconn Apple’s manufacturing sweatshop in China since 2010. Most recently they have been accused of human rights violations that includes child labor. This information makes Apple just as “ruthless” as Samsung, putting millions of dollars over the safety of people. As morally wrong the Samsung case is no company is without scandal. The only way to avoid it is to not buy anything.

[@MysteriousStranger08]

What makes you think Apple or any other brand doesn't do the same?

[@kikihayashi4365]

@@MysteriousStranger08 😂😂😂 Receipts? Or just another dumbass talking shit

[@rௐண]

Apple outsources its manufacturing sector of their supply chain to primarily South-East Asian markets, paying below minimum wage, long working hours and squalid conditions. It basically comes down to _picking your poison_

[@adityachaurasia0109]

Apple market share in India is also increasing, very concerning for brands like Samsung

[@WhippedForJeonJungkook]

Samsung is a great Korean company, much prefer their devices

[@jamesh2578]

Masters of copying other products.

[@angahsyber68]

Not me becoz they are racist scumbag 😂

[@angahsyber68]

Samsung is for Anjumma and Ajussi in Korea 😂

[@Justin_Why]

They are also great at copying others ideas like removing headphone jack and chargers

[@mnhwa_adict5629]

Who added app moving after 6 yeare lmao​@@jamesh2578

[@k.vn.k]

The real reason many young Koreans prefer iPhones because older Koreans prefer Samsung. Young generation tend not to use the same thing as older generation do, unless you have no other options.

[@cherylschaeffer7832]

I'm Samsung for life. Love my Samsung Galaxy Fold 6.

[@KamaAnthem]

same here, never use any phone except samsung, my 5th samsung phone im using right now

[@hillsongbest3818]

Wow fold 6, the latest fold . How much it cost in where u r ? In Malaysia , it's rm 6k plus.

[@joshchet6821]

Of course they'll prefer iPhone. SK is very materialistic, and alot of Apples marketing is around being a status symbol, that's why they can afford to not innovate and people will still waste their money on the new shiny one each year. Personally, if you're not really a tech person, I can see the appeal for the iPhone, it's much simpler and they basically tailored the experience for you, you play within their box that they set for you.

[@Open6a-fx4qf]

“Experience is everything. No matter what a company says, it’s the customer experience that speaks the loudest.”

[@verydifferentthought]

Samsung's Exynos chip started everything...

[@ozoneXpnG]

"status" is everything for south Koreans

[@rizpista]

It just that Korea already so much developed technology advanced from long long ago .

[@faisaesthetics]

Here having an iPhone is a flex. I feel like it's more about showing of rather than it's use and what's more my country doesn't even have any official Apple stores. The sellers import them illegally. Also too bad that they don't prioritize their own country's brand. I've been dying to buy a Samsung phone

[@idarrruwu]

it’s the interface it’s so simple modern and easy to use iphone is definitely the way to go

[@DirtCheapFU]

Korea has alot of money and like other countries. Imports are trendy. Like Germany, their taxis are BMW. If you have an imported phone, car, jersey... accent. I dont know if they have it in Korea. There was a PC mall was a multi-layer apple store.

[@milaet162]

I used to own an iphone but it restricted me to customize a few things of what i want to do and also u have to buy a new phone when your phone doesn't support the updated IOS but now I'm using samsung and i can customize whatever i want and don't need to buy a new phone, i don't have to waste my money to buy a new phone for IOS update so I'm happy.

[@Alieth]

What do you mean you have to buy a new phone for each iOS update? Apple supports much older phones. Even phones from 2017 are getting the latest update.

[@zenbash]

15 series switch to usb c was a game changer and probably why it sells so good like people are anticipating it so much

[@dalesolomons]

My reason for switching to Iphone was the quality hardware and software. Also with android devices before you upgrade there a waay too many devices out there. Meaning in one way or another you will be disappointed in a feature on your android. Apple has limited device options, all of the options are solid devices. Plus the software and hardware feels a bit more safer than android’s.

[@vaudou74]

android give u choice for your phone: flip,fold, sd-card,jack , maxi , mini, max zoom, cheap, super cheap, shutter button, super expensive, now tri fold, AI, no AI, pen or not. Apple is more like a ford T, one phone for everyone but u dont get to choose what u want/need (but color and capacity at a high price), u cant customize it much(well, now u can in iOs18) but he has long years updates unlike most android phones ( but samsung and pixel, i think, 7years). if u r not in a country with a huger Apple market share (>40%), noone will use iMessage, facetime and airdrop ( i would say only japan,USA,canada and may be korea now would use those apps) ....killing the specificities of Iphones (but if u have an Apple set up workstation/tablet/buds/phone or relatives with them eventually)

[@karanjit10]

The reason is simple most people dont consider or prefer their own brands and etc so they prefer foreign brand which is best .If they are from Korea then mostly Iphone if they are from US then Samsung !

[@gokultn72]

But 90% of Americans only use iPhone

[@cl8045]

I’m Korean and have used the iPhone for over 20 years and have thought of switching over to Samsung for the first time 😄

[@lonewolf2595]

Correction of thumbnail should be : How to promote stupid fruit company 😏

[@lowkeygaming4716]

It's because Apple is really good in marketing, making people think that you're in with the trend if you're an iphone user. Teens easily gets swayed by that specially when they see celebrities using iPhones. It's happening in my country too. Most teens are dreaming to get an iPhone even if they don't have practical use for it or can't even afford it.

[@TheLegendryZelda]

There always one guy in the group with a Samsung Galaxy

[@antonyjulio1844]

Apple Ecosystem one of the reason

[@dzaki8331]

That would be a nightmare for Samsung, losing it's position in it's own homeland

[@zevil89]

Economically it makes sense to buy an iPhone because you can easily resell it even after 3 years at half the purchase price. I only bought an Android just because I need it for work and emulation but if those werent a factor, I'd continue using an iPhone

[@ruzzelladrian907]

Rise in popularity also has to do with South Korea's taste for luxury goods. What Apple has done with the iPhone is that it transcends functionality and has become a luxury product. It's not that the iPhone is objectively better in every category, though it does excel in a lot of areas that customers love like the ecosystem, it has been elevated above the price sensitive market into the luxury market where people are willing to pay for the brand. Which leaves other brands like Samsung fight for the bottom and Apple getting more affluent customers, those are the principles of a luxury brand.

[@anggaGOD]

I use both phones. Iphone 14 pro and samsung s24 Samsung is the best phone today by far. Android is better than IOS today. I think people who use both phones will agree.

[@agmg3059]

Cause ios is far more reliable simple i was android user switched to iphone not going back

[@soorajsoorajs3385]

1:30 🗿

[@razafimahefajeanpaul3633]

I'm from Madagascar 🇲🇬 but I prefer apple Iphone and Samsun 🇺🇲🇰🇷

[@lachatala]

It’s a better phone?

[@mpswagler6132]

I’ve only used iPhones since the 4 so I don’t know much about Samsung. I do like that the iPhone syncs with other Apple devices I own. I think an earlier model of Samsung had a better picture quality when I had an iPhone 6 but don’t know about now. They might be similar.

[@SaifFaisal-db1mg]

I already use Realme GT5 Pro with Snapdragon Gen 3 which is the same processor as Samsung S24 Ultra but with a cheap price of 500$ for 1Tb/16GB.

[@CFMGAB]

More like a status symbol to some like a Prada, Channel or Gucci bag. It's not just Koreans prefer Apple over Samsung in terms of phones or tablets it's also very similar to how some people prefers to drive an Audi or a BMW or a Porsche rather than a Kia or a Hyundai eventhough they have both good qualities. That's not to day that Apple is superior over Samsung or the other way. It's just a matter of preference over the other.

[@Dee17]

The Iphone is a status symbol worldwide.

[@Kylelongwest]

I feel like Northeast Asian people have similar obsessions. young people in countries like South Korea, china, and Japan are materialistic, they care too much of status symbol, they would starve themselves to save money to buy luxury brand products.

[@jc5584]

the price of a brand new Samsung phones and iPhone are almost the same in our country unlike before where the price have a huge price difference and i can say that i have been using iPhone and the performance and the speed don't have any problem unlike using Samsung phone before... it slows down thru time....and even the battery :(

[@Rent-man]

Not really lol. Too much po*n?

[@meou_meou]

I’ll tell you it’s because iPhone films better tik toks and insta pics that’s it 😂😅

[@TheLimzz]

the reason i avoid iphone is because the security system which is irony, as a gamer android is more preferable especially if you want to emulating or download from websites.

[@bihamdabih]

It's crazy how these people loves iphone despite being more mediocre every passing year.

[@duongseyhakreaksmey2318]

I always used Samsung devices since I was in highscool because it's cheap and reliable for me. In 2021, I got a Samsung Note 20 ultra, but it eventually broken without any reason. I took it to the store and they said the motherboard is fried up and I just used it for 2 years. Now, I switch to iPhone 15 pro because the price of flagship Samsung phone is just slightly lower than iPhone.

[@TiffanyXTomorrow]

I’ve seen using apple products since I was 8 when the iPhone 3 came out. I like the simplicity of the iphone overall. But honestly now I have an iPhone, Apple Watch and MacBook Air that are all connected.

[@gimoon0125]

Similar reason Xperia is not so popular in Japan😅

[@asherkim8521]

Even in Cambodia, average people are using apple products so much

[@Salty_Biscuitz88]

Coz its mindless consumerism. There are other brands out there worth considering as well but i guess they will never ever know

[@ReaL-m7o]

INDIAN AREN'T FAR AWAY ON THAT NOTE 😂😂😂THEY BUY IPHONES WITH LOAN BANK EMI 😂😂😂

[@GyanPrakash]

Americans and Europeans use iPhone for its good technology and ease of use but for rest of the world an iPhone is a STATUS SYMBOL 😊

[@windkaxh4528]

Ehh- not exactly, depends which country you're talking about imo

[@andikappradana]

Using iPhone for its good tech? I'm an iPhone user and I'm gonna say Noo way. They use it because of iMesSAgE. Like, Android is still dominant in the country where the majority using WhatsApp. But you have a point that Apple is a status symbol, it happens in my place too. But don't get me wrong, I'm using iPhone because someone gave it to me. LoL

[@AnoTr3]

​@andikappradana android dominates 3rd world country the most...

[@poemspsalmsaffirmations9620]

My first iPhone was a 15 pro, and I only got it because I needed a second phone to separate work from personal stuff. But another thing was that I was tired of Samsung’s bugs. My S22 ultra refuses to update and it shows that I’m on the late software when it’s currently stuck on a January 2023 update.

[@AtmosVibez]

If u owned a Samsung product then you know the quality is not for the long run.

[@rrsharizam]

Been using the 4yo Galaxy A71 I bought for $350. Still performs 90% like new. Tried iPhone recently because everyone said iPhone never lags. Turned out it's a large scale lie. It took seconds to even show some stats in Settings.

[@dirtydirtsgt4751]

I disagree. All my Samsung products held up well. Are you sure you’re not talking about the cheap entry models?

[@head_honcho192]

not our fault if ur poor and buy some cheap samsung a or m series

[@gethina-come7885]

​@@head_honcho192hey dont insult A series 😔 mu A70 is still working perfectly fine since 2019 and i have no intention to change it soon

[@head_honcho192]

@@gethina-come7885 some a series are really good

[@Shivam-f1r2d]

I have a question ❓ They all are students and must be studying some kind of course in respective colleges then why they need a expensive phone like apple for their daily need. I mean they can buy other cheap android phones for $250 or less that works perfectly fine for chatting and calling. What's the point of buying this phone ? Don't tell me camera is the reason.

[@雪花冰玉-xuehuabingyu]

This is the point. I mean except for the fact that your income is extremely high and you don't have any place to put your money, basically, you have some other important things to spend money on. Why would you buy expensive mobiles? You should save some money to use on the important things.

[@AK-fm6di]

Yeah I tried Apple through the years and I always go back to Samsung, More for Less!!

[@emperorscotty]

iPhones are made for simple use and simple minds. It is not as capable as android and it is just a luxury product. But now so many people own it its lost its luxury look so its pretty much for people who are not smart enough to unlock a phones full capabilities.

[@HKim0072]

It's exactly why I have an iPhone. The closed ecosystem is a feature not a bug.

[@skillbopster]

How is it not as capable as android?

[@HKim0072]

@@skillbopster Android phones are more programable. It's an open ecosystem. Anyone can write programs and install them on the phone. Not so much with iOS.

[@Mox2077]

@@HKim0072 Unfortunately that means that you're also more susceptible to malware as there is surprisingly little review in place plus sideloading apps makes it just ripe for hostile takeovers

[@anmolagrawal5358]

some people prefer to use it as a no fuss tool rather than spending all their time tinkering with the device itself That's human resource traded for actually getting what you want to do using that device

[@countryclub1113]

I chose iPhone because before I owned one, I got a job as a Mobile QA Tester at Disney Interactive and would test their games and apps on both iOS and Android devices, and after doing a lot of work on both systems, I decided to get an iPhone because I prefered the user interface and more user-friendly operating system overall. I also like the ease of connectivity with my other Apple devices. I'm not really influenced by trends. I thought it was interesting that South Korea is now a first-launch country for Apple. When I worked at Paramount Pictures in Los Angeles, we had to make South Korea a first-launch country along with the US and Canada for new release films because otherwise, the movies would get pirated and released there illegally before the planned East Asian-territory release along with Japan and China. I was surprised that pirating was such a problem there.

[@cezarstefanseghjucan]

As expected. iPhone is the best for social media and has the best video camera of any smartphone.

[@An-kw3ec]

They have the best social media optimization but when it comes of camera both pixels and xperia win, sony makes their cameras. Their video recording quality still the best tho

[@inerekazu1673]

My Galaxy Phone and Tab beat the Ipad and Iphones of my classmates. They simply cant do screenmirroring at our campus without my devices, I told them to throw their garbages and buy Galaxy instead, they cant even use their devices for presentations, how sad.

[@AnoTr3]

Huh?? Definitely bias comment

[@Ruben-p7p1d]

Samsung has always look basics compare to Apple 😂 iPhone just feels smooth and looks nicer overall

[@Youyouhssssjjjnnhbb-xj7yl]

They just buy it as a status symbol not that apple phones are better then Xiaomi or Samsun phones. Apples ace in marketing but on actual performance Samsung and Xiaomi phones are way better like miles better. You can't even play pokemon go for long in apple iPhone but with Samsung and Xiaomi i can play much longer without charging or my phones getting heat up compared to Apple iPhone

[@minuii]

Wtf is xiomi💀💀💀

[@rௐண]

​@@minuiiXiaomi is a Chinese electronics brand. They also sell high-quality, feature-rich smartphones at cheaper price points generally than Apple

[@user-fc4ez9cg9q]

Cause everybody not playing pokemon

[@Youyouhssssjjjnnhbb-xj7yl]

@@user-fc4ez9cg9q you don't play Pokemon? Are you living under a rock?

[@afiqazizi8426]

I think only this guy playing pokemon nowadays

[@yogms1456]

I prefer Samsung. Already had iPhone but it did not conquer me. I changed back to Samsung. In my opinion , Apple's safety/security system is an undeniable strong point that beats Samsung or any other brand. If Samsung would work on improving this, it would then become a stronger Apple competitor.

[@fahadmadu6668]

Basic knowledge koreans preffer iphones we all know camera and video is best over samsung that's it, koreans loves to picture and video

[@WillisWaisyana]

Smartphone brand is the new religion 🤣

[@bleauxshade3843]

Let's admit it. Apple devices became a status symbol. Although, I don't use Apple. I'm okay with my Vertu Signature limited edition.

[@mchoooooo]

I would've gotten a Samsung if it wasn't for their bloatware and Bixby. Bixby sucks...

[@domdom-hh9tx]

JESSICA JUNG WROTE THIS????

[@SPAN25]

I m from India. I was an iPhone user for 3 yrs but last year I switched to Samsung S23. Its a fantastic device. I think OneUI is much better than iOS. iPhones work best in Apple ecosystem but its a trap and very difficult to get away. So I have decided to stay away from Apple.

[@JonesyTheFirst69]

As a young Canadian, I prefer samsung over apple

[@OMKARKULKARNIorkul1991]

Iphone is no longer status symbol remained in India now since Apple started manufacturing phone in India. With hefty discounts an greater exchange value people preference Apple ove anything.

[@shaufiqfauzi6640]

Well iPhone is a symbol status in SK 😂

[@scorpiooctagen1844]

In india , no of iphone user among teen and early 20s is crazy Almost 90% of indian gen z used iphone

[@supremepower3901]

No way 90% but increasing.

[@雪花冰玉-xuehuabingyu]

Wow, people in India are so rich. They can buy iPhone, but they can't build a toilet? 🤣🤣🤣

[@supremepower3901]

@雪花冰玉-xuehuabingyu I live in India and I have a western toilet with a Jet spray built into it. It's a 60 sqft bathroom, when you come to India come to my home. I will show the beauty of it plus how my bathroom is 4 times the size of a Hong Kong house :) 😀

[@雪花冰玉-xuehuabingyu]

@@supremepower3901 Nice to know you have a nice bathroom. If I go to India, I'll make sure I'll come to your home. 😁😁😁 Btw, I'm not living or never lived in Hong Kong, so, I don't really know the size of their apartment. But I heard that Hong Kong's apartments are small. But generally, the concept of apartments is if you give more money, you'll get larger apartment. So, not really a fault to point out. Here in Myanmar, we do have a small apartment too. Larger apartments come with high price.

[@supremepower3901]

@@雪花冰玉-xuehuabingyu You are a good sport, brother. I like your reply 😁 Clever and non-hostile approach.

[@Wind-chill-24]

For me Samsung Galaxy s24 ultra

[@amalenduhaith6736]

Anyone know about Xiaomi world 2nd largest smartphone brand recently beat apple

[@Eins3467]

Not really surprising that their reason to stick with iPhone is due to what others are doing. It's the same in Japan. It's a shame because you can do lots of better things in a Samsung Galaxy. My experience with iOS is very limiting, you don't really have much freedom to customize your phone.

[@baeclaus388]

Heard Mentality at its finest!

[@FRAMEDSKATEKREW69]

The thing is Samsung became a crappy company. They kept taking features away that made me but their phones like SD card and some features in settings. Whats the point of buying an Android if its so restrictive?? At least with iPhone they build their own OS and is way more stable and reliable.

[@ehsansohrabi3418]

I am use samsung j7 2019 9 years

[@ehsansohrabi3418]

2016

[@ehsansohrabi3418]

2016

[@mphtc123]

All younger generation trying to keep up with the trends

[@NaufalPrahaditya]

With all those hyper-competitive culture on Koreans, it's not a surprise tho. Apple got that luxury brand image. Everyone try to look better than anybody else.

[@donotneed2250]

They want status, clout, etc. but I want User Interface(UI) I can easily work with and ease of customization. I miss LG's UI...