Why I Switched to Android in 2024, It's Easier Than You Think

[@valismind]

I appreciate everyone that's come to the channel in the last month, we've seen the most growth in the last few weeks than we've seen in a while on the channel and it means a lot. However, I wanted to get something off my chest - lately I've been finding it hard to keep up with the channel, and it's caused an overall lack of disinterest and has shoved my creativity down the drain. I want to start making some fun videos, and it's something I'm going to start incorporating more. It's not that I don't take the channel seriously, but I guess discussing the same phones over and over can get pretty mind-numbing, so bare with me while I find my bearings and look into ways of expanding on the niche I've been in. I love what I do, I can't thank you all enough for allowing me to do this full time, but it has it's pros and cons. Probably time to start hiring an editor. email me here [e-mail] with a portfolio, I would like to spend more time on the narrative, and filmmaking, but allow for a new creative take and skill-level in the videos that I myself cannot achieve alone.

[@ricianobommel4298]

The S24 series is the king of Smartphones, Google it and even Google put the S24 series as the overal top 1 best phone and, Samsung ecosystem is better because everything in your house can be bought from samsung and can be connected even your Samsung Toaster can take 200mp photos and your Samsung Refrigerator can talk and take a screenshot , Samsung is the better choice

[@ricianobommel4298]

The S24 series is the overal top 1 best phone ever, Samsung is the goat

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

@@ricianobommel4298 best phone based on what? More features and abilities?

[@KoalaBeer.]

Can I ask what you found easiest to use?, what didn’t you like about android

[@ricianobommel4298]

@@KoalaBeer. Android has freedom😂 while a iphone puts you behind bars

[@Gamer_85]

This whole 'communication issue' people talk abkut only seems an issue in America. Everyone else uses Whatsapp and Google services. I switched from 15 years of iphone to the S24 ultra with absolutely ZERO issues whatsoever! Its a non issue

[@valismind]

It really is only an issue here in North America, Canada and US are pretty bad for relying on iMessage. Whatsapp is really only used in the workforce, along with telegram and signal - and people seem to associate them with work, and not use them for their communication.

[@o751106]

ft and imessage needs to be available in the google play store

[@alexiosdoesstuff]

Same here in South Africa. No one uses iMessage or FaceTime😂 third-party apps work perfectly

[@thisisbimal]

@@valismind I use WhatsApp to talk to my girlfriend.

[@zeezor]

definitely an American issues, I've switched back and forth with zero hassles.

[@osirmolar9614]

A reviewer who actually explains how to get around the apple eco system issue 👍

[@edwinbartels9360]

The whole blue bubble green bubble thing was never an issue in Europe, because almost everyone used WhatsApp from the start. In the early days there was even WhatsApp for blackberry and Symbian phones. And of course Windows phones. When people later switched to Android or iOS, it was a no brainer to keep using WhatsApp.

[@ErpelusMaximus]

Back in the days when WhatsApp started, I paid for the App on my iPhone 3GS a one-time fee of 1,59€, if I remember correctly.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Europe is a disaster, why would I trust your opinion?

[@sarizonana]

In Mexico we also use whats app most of the times only USA doesn’t use what’s app

[@braskabani8011]

In South American everybody love iphones and want one. None use imessage or facetime. Whatsapp 100%.

[@mac8669]

Pretty sure you're gonna dump this phone for the flip/fold when that's out & dump that for the iPhone when that comes out, hard to trust reviewers these days when they hold onto a phone for only a few months

[@brent3522]

Duh, they have to use the next big thing to review and make content on them. It's not that deep.

[@mac8669]

@@brent3522 well duh bro not everyone buys a new device every 4 months even with all the money in the world, it's just nonsensical, unless you want your data all over the place, fck that

[@brent3522]

@@mac8669 yeah, and not everyone review phones for a living. If reviewers don't use the latest phones, then what are they supposed to do then?

[@valismind]

@@brent3522 it really isn't this deep, and I get this comment across any video I make. I tried the oneplus 12, and I came back to the S24 Ultra. It's been the only phone I've really enjoyed in the last little while, I like it a lot. This one is different. Yes, I'll cover the latest iPhone, or whatever, but I wouldn't be putting my sim in it this time - not until Apple really decides to make a change in iOS.

[@RELubber]

They all do this.

[@Drummer55]

Quick story... Thanksgiving 2023, many of my family and friends were walking around with their iPhones out and waving them around. When it came time to take a group photo, I set my S23 Ultra on a tripod, checked the focus and joined my family. My sister said she would take the photo because she had the newest iPhone. She placed it on her stand, aimed it and ran to the group. After 3 failed attempts, I told them not to worry, I had multiple photos. They said, No you don't! You've been standing here the whole time. I grabbed my phone and showed everyone the incredible photos. They asked in amazement, How did you do that? I took the s-pen out of my pocket and said, I don't use an iPhone! I could hear their bubbles popping all over the room.

[@RagingBad]

Sweet! 😂

[@internationalplayboy8685]

at least your family has class using iPhones, sad it didn't rub off on you.

[@RossLemon]

@@internationalplayboy8685 lmfao you're an npc that's for sure. You use iPhone because you care what others think of you? Why can't you use iPhone because it's your own individual choice?

[@internationalplayboy8685]

@@RossLemon your mom disagrees. Only simps use TikTok slang, time to leave your parents basement maybe.

[@davijoneslockr]

😂😂😂😂

[@minusmartin2]

I grabbed the s24 after being on iphone since the 4s and its been such a blast. A huge breath of fresh air. I still love apple products but this takes me back to the middle school/high school days when android was in it's infancy.

[@josepheyes4597]

After several months "why I switched back to iPhone 15 promax. After that "long time apple user switches to Galaxy S24 Ultra". After a month, "Galaxy user switched to iPhone 16promax. After couple of months, "long time IP16Promax user switched to Galaxy s25 Ultra.

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

exactly. glad youre not a sheep

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

@@TheSpiritOfTheWest So your a Android and not a sheep? LOL..

[@anwarulislam9522]

I@@TheSpiritOfTheWest the same could be said about you lol. If it was the opposite, you would call him sheep now. Whereas you are not leas than an apple sheep aka ANDROID SHEEP

[@miuletzmitzu6641]

@@Tha-King-Arthur can apple fanboys stop being stupid for one second? Get some reading comprehension my dude, the "glad you're not a sheep" comment was refering to the fact that this type of content is clickbait, how he will keep switching between iphone and android every couple of months to get as many views as possible. How when the iphone 16 releases he will have a video up like "S24 Ultra users switches to iphone 16 pro max" and then "Iphone 16 pro max users switches to s25 Ultra". That's what the comment meant, because there's a lot of "sheep" (as in dumb people) here that will not realize this is clickbait and he will keep switching back and forth for views. Nobody called anyone a sheep for simply liking Apple products, but oh well if the shoe fits...

[@SoYoung24]

Exactly this. So tired of those bait videos. I literally laugh when he said even the reception is miles better on his Samsung.

[@iamtharunraj]

6:43 *DID THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT ON YOUR TV WAKE UP TO THE WORD "Google"???* lol that's hilarious! 😆😂

[@gamingrobbie6935]

LMAO 🤣

[@dannycrave72]

It started picking up all he’s saying 😂😂

[@chrisgalea7737]

Hey there, so i have been an iPhone user since iPhone 6 when they went to the bigger phones. Thank you for making my decision easier to switch to the S24 Ultra. Been doing research and I honestly got board with IPhone, plus I like the style of the S24 ultra over the boring iPhone. I have an Apple Watch and a iPad M1 Pro 11inch as well. Keeping everything . I will be switching in the next couple of weeks. Excited!. Thanks again for your vids. Much appreciated

[@aryanrejected-2163]

The S24 ultra is awesome, I actually have it, but you already have an Apple ecosystem, and Apple makes the compatibility of their products with other phones kind of bad, so you should check on that. Rather if you want to keep the ecosystem working altogether smooth and nicely, or you introduce the new amazing and capable phone and have some trouble with the compatibility, its gonna be a good choice.

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

I bought an S24 model because it has so much more to offer than an iPhone according to the know-it-alls on KZbin. And after two weeks I was already tired of the phone. A phone is a phone, and with a phone you call, text or take photos every now and then. I prefer a smooth and pleasant way of working with a good connection to Apple products, than having to fuss with a 3rd party app every time on Android devices. The connections are not optimal at all on Android.. But you will figure this out after a few weeks..

[@twalker294]

@@Tha-King-Arthur "the connections are not optimal at all..." You're gonna have to explain that one. And what third party apps do you have to fuss with every time on Android?

[@twalker294]

Your Apple Watch will not work at all with an Android phone. Just FYI. Everything else is easily doable going from iPhone to Android.

[@CoachD77]

I have the iPhone 14 Pro and S23 Ultra. You will get a mix of love and hate with the S series and OS. The options and functionality are great, but the bugs will be annoying which is something the Samsung Knights won't convey to you, since they hate Apple so much. Too many times I have my S23U and I experience bugs and I just have to switch back to my 14 Pro. The iPhone just works for me but yes, boring as hell. Bugs: Opaque screen overlay out of nowhere and I can barely see my home screen until I click on a folder to see my apps. Multitasking window pops up out of nowhere but it's just the bar with the arrow and ellipsis. Moving to Android 14 caused my entire phone to reset to factory settings. These things are frustrating to me but when these are not occurring, beautiful phone! I do have a few bugs on my iPhone but nothing major. Hope you enjoy your S24 Ultra, glad you had the power to move away from Apple and their method of staying stale.

[@Zommmbies]

I left 14 pro max to s24 ultra as well love it. Keep up the good videos man awesome stuff!

[@robinfaigmane10]

What have you missed from iOS so far? I also want to leave my 14 pro max for an s24 ultra

[@Zommmbies]

@@robinfaigmane10 I mean my personal s24 ultra has some scuffing that’s the one thing that sounds stupid but I baby my phones and it has scuffs like not even sure how it happened never dropped so I guess I miss durability. Other than that just the social media aspect is worse on android just how it all syncs. Basically the optimization

[@robinfaigmane10]

@@Zommmbies I see. these are very helpful feedback. I am more of a social media person, so I value having smooth social media apps on my phone. does the S24 provide that?

[@BriBryBriBry]

Same situation for me but I had iPhone 12 pro..

[@BriBryBriBry]

​@robinfaigmane10 I have the s24 Ultra And all the apps I have work nice and smooth.. Especially the basic ones that most people have.

[@kenna.9368]

Im switching from 11Pro Max next week and looking forward to it. As for messaging, apple is slated to adopt the RCS way this year!

[@RagingBad]

So... how's it going?

[@kenna.9368]

@RagingBad UPDATE--made the switch after being with apple since 2010 and wow! What a vast difference! Feels like freedom!

[@brendan_waugh]

I’ve tried Android a few times over the years, and like you I would end up back on iOS simply because it felt comfortable. I’m keen to give the S24 Ultra a go, and looking at things I’d need to do switching today, there’s no show stoppers. iMessage I’d get by without, mostly using messenger or Signal anyway. Never use FaceTime, and barely switch between phone and MacBook, so won’t miss those either. Main thing holding me back right now (besides cash) is my Apple Watch Ultra. Great bit of kit.

[@scottm4008]

I’ve experienced the same issues regarding cell signal. My former S21+ got a better signal and better service than my IPhone 15 Pro. Same carrier. Appreciate the video!

[@siloPIRATE]

6:09 what are the point of sales terminals like in (I think you said) Canada? Here (UK), every POS terminal seems to support contactless debit cards and therefore supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. It's possible all three of those payment methods work on the exact same technology. It's everywhere, buses, shops, the rail network etc

[@stephenstorey6653]

Trying the s24 ultra for the past few days...after being for years with an iPhone. So far so good but it takes some getting used to

[@callmeNeno]

You know you missed that Apple ecosystem ~~

[@BriBryBriBry]

Same.. I love my apple 4k tv though. Best thing ever.. So smooth compared to anything else that is the same.

[@stephenstorey6653]

@callmeNeno some things work better on ios for sure, but overall, there is so much flexibility with android and this s24 ultra device is great

[@gazziesukor4859]

I own both tge S24U (personal phone) and 15PM (work phone) and for whatever reason the 15PM cellular reception was bad cpmparing to the S24U. My home is running on 10gbps wifi connectiom with wifi 7 router and i even tested the wifi strength with three 15PM alongside my S24U, 15PM consistantly gets about 70-80mbps and my S24U gets about 1.4gbps or more. The difference is HUGE day and night. Not sure what's wrong with Apple device but yeah that's how it is..

[@solomonkane408]

Dude your nails looked sick in that first shot

[@xpirate16]

Bro got his french tips on point there

[@zappsoimilk]

yeah iphone 15 pro max i had alwyse bad reception and couldnt deal with it so i returned and got s24 ultra and never looked back

[@callmeNeno]

It’s your phone carrier not Apple

[@zappsoimilk]

@@callmeNeno both my s24 ultra and 15pro max were used same carrier

[@robhughes8516]

@@zappsoimilksure they did…. It’s your story, tell it the way you want to.

[@twalker294]

I"ve been going between iPhone and Android for several years now. They have always been fairly equal as far as I am concerned but now it's different. A few months ago I replaced my iPhone 12 Pro Max with the S24 Ultra instead of an iPhone 15 and I have really been enjoying it. I have one foot in each world - I have a Mac as my desktop PC, a Windows machine for gaming, my S24U for my phone, and an iPad for tablet stuff, and everything works perfectly well together. I got my wife and kids to switch to WhatsApp for messaging and they love it. Honestly I wish we had done it sooner. Google photos replaces iPhoto, NearDrop and Snapdrop replace AirDrop, and all is well in the world. The only thing I am missing is that my Apple Watch will not work with Android but that's it. I think I'll be sticking with Android for the forseeable future.

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

I'm also from Canada and use a Samsung and work at Best Buy, a lot of my coworkers use Samsung and most of the tech savvy customers are Android users, also Google pay works better than Samsung pay here never had any issues with Google pay in Edmonton at least

[@internationalplayboy8685]

Most poor people do use androids, it is the #1 phone choice of burger flippers, janitors, and now Best Buy workers.

[@internationalplayboy8685]

no tech saavy person that earns decent money is using any Andoid. that is hilarious.

[@IceBlueLugia]

​@@internationalplayboy8685lol

[@IssaDeku]

I'm about to get the s24 ultra this up coming Friday and I'm excited I'm switching from an iPhone 13 pro I am a little nervous but excited to try something new

[@-Blue-_]

Wait for S25 Ultra

[@nikhilgupta6763]

I am also planing to shift from Apple ecosystem to Samsung after 10 years. I have s24 ultra with me for last couple of days but I still to put my sim in it.

[@gdwlaw5549]

Try the A55 too…..

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

RCS is coming to iPhones this year tho so it should make it easier for us Android users to not get judged for using what we want

[@robo9439]

This! iPhone announced that they will be supporting RCS in the next major iOS 18 update.

[@justinstewart3060]

I think once RCS is incorporated with iPhone/android, really won’t be much difference with each OS then and more people with be leaving iPhone for android. I’m primarily an iPhone user. Being able to send high quality videos/pictures to and from iPhone/android will be a game changer for android.

[@deltaflyguy3921]

RCS is there with ios18 so it shouldn’t be an issue!!! I’m doing the 18beta and the rcs is working great

[@TheLiberatedMonkey]

Great video. One major issue I'm having with thr s24 is in the need prius. The audio gets paused when playing a KZbin video or any non AA app. It's insanely terrible and enough to make me want to send it back. The error is "audio paused. Volume will not be adjusted." I googled it. Been an issue for a year with no fix. People should know about this.

[@JohnnyStrides]

You can have both Samsung Pay and Google wallet. I use Samsung Pay as my default but having the Google wallet has bailed me out a few times.

[@zombistank]

Love the video, bro! I agree with you 100% here. The S24 Ultra has taken the top spot in my pocket and that's big!

[@NateBurnss]

What’s your opinion on the grainy screen in low light/dark backgrounds? I’m contemplating switching from 15 pro to S24 Ultra

[@BriBryBriBry]

There is no grainy screen.. They fixed or updated that stuff but it was never like that on min 0:01 e to begin with.. The screen is sooooo much better than iPhone imo.. Biggest reason I switched. I was jealous of all of these great screens. Samsung has while I had the iPhone for the last like 15 years.

[@MircoHorvath]

i just did the exact contrary and for socials apple is way better. I also knew what I've lost with this switch but stability for me is a game changer

[@SoYoung24]

….but he will say that only influencers care about social apps…lol.

[@stephangauthier911]

Ppl make it a lot more complicated than it really is to switch between ecosystems. Yes the backup process can be tedious and the worst part is having to actually set it up and log in to your apps. The rest is pretty straight forward like figuring out couple menus and gestures.

[@valismind]

Honestly, now that everything I have is backed up to 3rd party services it makes it so easy to move to and from. One thing people overlook when sticking themselves into any ecosystem.

[@Zommmbies]

Resale value sucks on anything non apple but I do love that there is actual innovation with android. 90% of people are only with apple because everyone they personally know is. The build quality was one of the only reason I stuck with apple but now that the ultras are made of good quality materials and updates are extended there is no point to stick with apple for me personally.

[@Betancourtdm]

But trade in value is amazing with Samsung, makes buying a replacement phone super easy and cheap.

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

That's good tho I buy the older flagships for very good deals and pass it on to my family when I buy something new

[@Zommmbies]

@@nafeeahnaf6296 good for buying not selling is what I mean

[@ind.p]

never resale my phone, the phone will go to my wife, sister, my kids and all my family when i have a new one😊

[@1993rufus]

"Resale value" is the dumbest excuse! It's a PHONE not a car! Get a better job if you need value retention for a phone! 😂😂

[@shirazali5904]

In the UK people don't use imessage or facetious, we WhatsApp instead

[@internationalplayboy8685]

speak for yourself, whatsapp and facebook both suck

[@MrKingkz]

Yes this such a US thing why do they care so much its just silly

[@cj_trackr6754]

Interesting note for your Windows and Android setup: you can use VPN and RDP on your Samsung with/without DeX mode to remote-control your Windows PC from anywhere in the world! It opens the door to leaving any intensive task to the PC while on the go. Video editing from Paris? Yep. Build a Java environment from Brazil? Sure. Check your Satisfactory production on a plane? Why not!

[@pmbair]

Re: Mac OS: I had a iMac desktop that I used with an epson photo scanner to scan in over 5000 color slides and prints to disk. My iMac had an optical drive and it had a journaled hard drive which meant you weren’t likely h he ping to lose files unlike windows pc’s which just scattered them everywhere. After that, I had a MacBook Pro and now an M1 MacBook Air. What I really miss is a discontinued program called Aperture. It was a professional grade editing tool that had a GREAT file system. The only replacement was either photos or Adobe and I’ve never liked either as well.

[@siloPIRATE]

Watching from the UK hearing you say you're locked in to the iPhone, then hearing you mention iMessage and FaceTime made me think it's not that hard. Likely because nobody uses either here, or even uses video calling in general

[@horridohobbies]

There is a minority of smartphone users who are "power users" like yourself. For them, Android may indeed be a superior tool. However, the vast majority of smartphone users are "casual users" like myself. The differences between Android and iPhone are no big deal. I was a OnePlus One user for 9 years until the phone died. Then I decided to give the iPhone 15 a shot, just because. I've not had any significant issues with the switch. At the end of the day for casual users, both Android and iPhone provide very similar basic functionality and capabilities. Messaging. Photography. Internet browsing. Apps. Casual users don't spend a lot of effort at customisation. Casual users don't spend a lot of time editing on their phones. Either Android or iPhone will be fine with them.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

Exactly. I just simply don't care. iPhone has always worked for me. I had a Windows phone when those were a thing and it was terrible. A complete failure. So I went back to iPhone and it does everything I need it to do. The thing that keeps me buying iPhones is the support. Software and security updates, which Android is very hit or miss on.

[@zubees]

I've never used an iPhone and I always wondered why everyone was always talking about how they couldn't live without Airdrop. In the Android ecosystem, I couldn't understand why it was needed or couldn't think of a scenario where I would need it. But after hearing your explanation with Google photos and not needing Airdrop, it makes a lot more sense why you would need it on an iPhone. On Android, everything is available in the cloud, instantaneously. Android does have it's own version with Quickshare and it is nice to have, if needed. I just don't see that many reasons I would need it.

[@guitarmaneddie8267]

Love watching your videos in this woman was a great one as well. I'm about like you as far as iPhone and android. I'm still using my iPhone 13 pro Max and my Samsung s23 ultra. I carry around my 13 pm because a couple of my band members still using iMessage and don't want to use any other platform. The two phones I mentioned I bought new and both are holding up extremely well. Keep up the excellent work!

[@BerozgaarCinema]

It seems that if it were not for Samsung Galaxy S24, no one would have even thought of moving from iOS to Android (one premium device to another rather than the operating system). I am yet to see a video genuinely comparing the operating systems rather than devices in true sense. Most of the issues usually discussed about are the ones from mainly from the US such as Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, Apple ecosystem, iMessage, Airdrop, etc., but honestly, don't we have widely used substitutes of these 'conveniences' already? We have Google Pay in India, WhatsApp, Shareit, and many other applications. I myself am an iPhone user for about 4 years, and looking for some real life practical reasons to shift to an Android phone...

[@DeekinBlooz]

Nice, informative video on the iPhone to Samsung switch! I’m considering it, even though I LOVE my Apple environment (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS). I want to pull a full switch for a few months. I doubt it will be a full switch forever, but it will be a very interesting and educational, and . . . Who knows?! Move videos on this experience will be appreciated!

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

Try getting a Galaxy Tab, Watch and Buds, the Samsung ecosystem is very good and on par with Apple's rn, the new Galaxy Book is also a nice addition to Galaxy ecosystem

[@peterparker2068]

Not sure if was just the previous phones you had but with my Note 20 Ultra, I never had an issue with mobile payments. Actually the Note 20 Ultra was better in some ways because it had MST which was the older technology that allowed my Samsung Pay to work on older machines that didn't have NFC payment terminals. I shocked cashiers when they said we don't accept Apple pay. I tapped and it just worked.

[@kingdavey3210]

I have had an Android my whole life but a bad and cheap quality types. Im about to buy a great quality telefon with a budget about $1500. I have a MacBook M1 and stuck between the choice of finally trying an iPhone (iPhone 15 pro max) for the first time in my life or the galaxy s24 ultra. It would be a big help if anyone could give me an insight to what I should pick over the other.

[@Kiana_FD]

Ive had an apple device since the 6, i just got the s24 ultra and really love it. Imo the iphone puts you in a box of staying in their eco system and only using apple products. You get sucked in and stuck because of the of the emojis, facetime, imessages and how well the ecosystem is but, the freedom you have with samsung is worth it to me. I dont think ill ever go back

[@kingdavey3210]

@@Kiana_FD thank u so much for sharing your insight. It helped a lot with my choice. I think I will go with my gut and go for S24 galaxy

[@TheRadovanIII]

I've noticed a frustrating trend with Samsung devices where updates are subject to the whims of cell providers. As a fan of the Note lineup, it was disheartening to experience only two years of OS support with my Note 9, which was the final straw for me (improvements have been made since that time). In contrast, Apple's control over iOS updates means I don't have to deal with carrier approval or rollout delays. Updates are universally available for download, regardless of location, ensuring a seamless experience. While I acknowledge that Apple devices may lack some of the cutting-edge features found in Android devices, I appreciate their simplicity and ease of use.

[@keanua1852]

6 months later oct 2024 are you still using the android?

[@franciscocamara8311]

Great video!! Interesting take that you have about messages over there in Canada. I’m form Brazil, and here most people have android and use WhatsApp. Even people that have iPhone (myself included, I’m using my first iPhone ever, the iPhone 14) don’t use iMessage. there’s just no reason to since everybody uses WhatsApp.

[@donkeytime1704]

I have and use both phones. My s24 Ultra is my primary though and I use my 13 Pro Max as my backup. It's really nice to have a different device than the other and have the advantages both ways. What I would like to see Apple provide is a music app that allows you to have hard copied music like Samsung offers on their devices and be able Smartswitch it over in an instant without having to use a PC. Samsung although provides IPhone their screens and I hope they both become more and more collaborative and compatible over their technologies. I believe till this day that the IPhone would be a whole lot different if Steve Jobs was still around. His strive to be innovative was relentless. This is where Samsung had taken over. Their strive to innovate is constant and I believe over time, these two companies will work more and more together.

[@fredartchannel7508]

hey man, glad you found the phone that works for you! I believe the most important thing is to be happy with your device and not regret your choices. cheers!

[@shanti1983prya]

20 years on iPhone and Apple world.. ordered a Samsung S23 ultra get it tomorrow still not sure I make the best décision

[@callmeNeno]

Bad move; you will be back. Good luck resale value for that Ultra

[@1993rufus]

​@callmeNeno you people and "resale value!" These aren't cars! If you need to worry about "resale value" for a phone, you need a better job and work harder! 😂😂😂 Edit: Dump the 💉 and apply yourself!

[@dhenzrae]

That's all iphone users have, the resale value. I'm gonna use my phone till it dies

[@OddyG59666]

​@@callmeNeno🐑

[@BriBryBriBry]

I had apple my entire life also.. 15 years + I switched to the S24 Ultra And I love it. Obviously, it takes a bit of getting used to.. The only thing I needed to have on my new phone was Apple Music but you can get apple music on android so it all worked out.

[@DubaiiDiaries]

Awesome stuff, one of the best for us people switching from Iphones.. Really thankyou for making it much easier for us Valis ❤

[@valismind]

Much appreciate you thank you :)

[@aaronmeuse2940]

Honestly seen this video on my home recs for a few days and been skipping for no reason in particular. Upon watching it. This was a terrific update/review. Keep it up. Subbed 😎

[@mac8669]

I don't see the need to upgrade just yet from the s22 ultra, it still performs great, battery could be better but can definitely stick it out until the s25

[@taxitrekking]

I waited and waited for price drop in 2022, so my contract runs out this July. The price should have dropped again for the S24 ultra, so I'll be going from S22 ultra to S24 ultra.

[@valismind]

The S22 Ultra is what got me into this whole shebang, and it's actually such a good phone. Just didn't realize it too much at the time!

[@Gurenn83]

S24 Ultra has the best battery in a Samsung phone. Especially with the recent updates which Samsung is good at. You can never go wrong with S24 Ultra.

[@buttercup5470]

This is going to sound stupid but as a middle aged wife and mother, my vision is poor and my iPhone has a magnification app in the control center that I use a lot at work. Is there something like that available on the Galaxy?

[@valismind]

Yup! There’s an option to enable zoom inside of the accessibility settings - once enabled you can basically drag around the magnifier. Not familiar with how it works on either, the iPhone or the Galaxy as I can’t say I’ve ever used it.

[@slicer8112]

Random question where did you find that background image shown at 10 seconds in the video? I really like it.

[@TimothyLunn]

I went from the Iphone 15 max pro to the Google Pixel 8. So far so good. Reception on iphone was the main reason. Will I be satisfied with the photography. Not sure yet. Loss of battery life for sure. Do you have a video on the Pixel 8 I would love to see your review or any comments in general. Kind Regards, Timothy

[@squalley]

6:50 I’m dying over here😂😂😂 the Google Assistant kept picking up what you were saying. Then would try to do a Google search 😂🤣😭

[@AsvinThakur391]

Hey valis . I am a college student and i have been on Android budget ones since my mother got a samsung touch phone which was grand 2 and next my dad had Galaxy j7 2015 and my last phone my dad's used was A7 2015 and in the 2024 i switched to M53 5g (India and Europe specific phone ) so yeah i have never been a iPhone user but i recently bought a macbook for my college degree and i am studying computer. And also in India we don't use iMessage or Apple Pay we use WhatsApp and Gpay or google pay . So my main Question is should i be on Android or switch to iPhone. Anyone can help. I am a student so apks not available doesn't matter to me.

[@Mydailydadlife]

I hate that theres no native viaual voicemail, there needs to be an app for everything instead of most things working natively, like find friends or ehatever it is on apple. I have to use another app and open it to locate family members. And there are sometimes too many options and setttings fo get lost in and mess up. I have used an 23 ultra for going on 2 years now.

[@jaydub308]

I went from Samsung note 8 to iphone 2020se and now a iphone 13 pro max . I want to go back to android apple quit innovating years ago. Simple things like a number row and symbols aren't on the keyboard. To change any settings you have to back out of the app open system settings and find the app to make changes. Almost no customization. If you want to text him, you either have to go through a labor process to make your own or you have to pay for one.

[@nischalofchrist]

Samsung pay has always been on spot for me, never failed me once. Not sure what is causing inconsistencies.

[@Rockdude300782]

I’ve mostly been a iPhone user since day one, would like to try android again, but I think I had trouble with accessing my iTunes library, Apple wanted me to pay to every month to access it on android so I’m back with locked down iPhone, if anyone know away around that I would probably go back to android.

[@walterfillingham]

It’s strange here in Scotland, despite Apple probably being the most popular, iMessage or FaceTime are rarely used, most people use WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. Again when I used Android I used Google Pay and not Samsung Pay, never had any issues with Google Pay whatsoever.

[@akaChriss4L]

I used Snapchat three years ago and decided to swap from iPhone to Samsung S21 ultra and I remember the experience with Snapchat being straight up terrible. Honestly, Instagram wasn't any better. I think the S21 was the year when Samsung said to begin developing social media apps but the experience wasn't there just yet. I wonder how would my experience be like now with S24 phones. I don't use Snapchat anymore and I barely use any social media apart from reddit and youtube.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

I agree about the modem, I have the OnePlus 12 which has the same modem and the service is amazing. Way better than my friends iPhones

[@Humanityinthe6]

I really don’t understand why what’s app is not more commonly used here in Canada. It’s Multiplatform, free. Why lock your msg app into your phone carrier? Most other countries use it a lot in Asia and Europe, not only for personal , but many business also.

[@Elevatevisiondigital]

Switched from an iphone 12 to s24, its definitely taken a while to switch over, but Im glad i did it.. finding alternatives makes you really think about spending the extra money Apple charges, also for people that have kids with cell phones, androids are way cheaper. So when they lose them or break them whatever it doesnt hurt as much

[@johngewald]

For me it’s a “no switch” to Samsung because of the agenda app on the iPhone. It works so extremely well if you both are on a iPhone. The Samsung is a great device, so don’t understand me wrong, but Google Agenda, in my oppinion, on an iPhone is not the way an agenda app should work. Stock agenda on an iPhone is simply great.

[@asad4310]

Been an apple user since iPhone 5 tried yo switch multiple times with s6 edge. Then again from Back to 7 plus after 2 years switched back to note 20 ultra but I dropped it and then I couldn't get it fixed so I traded it for a Iphone 12 pro max still stuck on apple using the 14 pro max as my social media phone while using a mid range andriod phone at the beginning I felt like 2 phones were a good solution as I kept switching back and forth but as of now Im tired of using 2 phones. Is s24 ultra really that good to switch and never look back again to apple cause I have been unsuccessful in my previous attempts plus I have never used imsg in my life also use Spotify for music. The people that have switched pls voice your concerns and opinions

[@abhijeetsinghal1999]

I was an apple user for last 7+ years. Now have switched to S24U and I am pleasantly surprised. Apple somehow dumbs down the user and incremental benefit each passing year has been non-existent. I just love the S Pen.. take drawing lessons using the same.

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

And after two weeks u want to go back to Apple.. It's always the same ritual with people..

[@brendanfogel4573]

Switched to the z fold 5 after being a lifetime ios user and couldn't be happier

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

@@brendanfogel4573 And over one month your gonna say the reverse... It's just so obvious how people are thinking..

[@karthiknarayanan3705]

Who hurt you bruh 😅 ​@@Tha-King-Arthur

[@Tha-King-Arthur]

@@karthiknarayanan3705 Just mark his channel. I bet he will buy the Iphone 15 again and making a video about it haha..

[@AgentSeventyOne]

I switched to android last year with a Pixel 7 and I love it, but I do want to go back... mainly because I want to get a macbook air and those apple watches sure look nice. My favorite thing about switching to Android was the very noticeable amount of time I stopped using my phone. I abused the hell out of my iPhone 8 mainly with nonsense games, with android for some reason... none of that. Everything on my Pixel works just fine except for Bleacher Report. Its an app I use quite a bit while watching basketball games and getting into it with people in the live chat. It's horrible on Android. Everything else is fine. I love how clean it looks too... maybe I'll stay for a bit.

[@chasrifflord]

Great video as always I especially like how you talk about if your not making money off of social media that the quality of your videos/ pictures are fine on Samsung because they are this is very informative for people who are wanting to make the switch but fear they maybe missing out.

[@northwesten]

For any new viewers who is now seen this video RCS is now available on iPhones on the Iso 18. It’s not perfect, but it’s there.

[@johnf1441]

Awesome,clear, honest video.. I enjoyed your honest opinions I have been in between my self and im definitely switching but to a s24plus the ultra is a bit to big for my liking

[@rejeanbenoit9924]

From what I've heard the problem with samsung Pay is supposedly because where the reader is placed in the phone itself.

[@morm2173]

One thing I want to mention is that it's possible to get imessage on your s24 ultra. I've been using imessage on my s23 ultra for a long time

[@misstornton3848]

for smb who is not from the use or Canada to hear that all life smb was on iPhone , and all his friends are on iPhone, is so weird, why do people limit themselves like that? why can't you use messengers instead of iMessages? isn't it pretty boring to use all the time the same phone?

[@jamesss1953]

Thank you for this review 😊. Originally I was a Samsung fan but switched to the iPhone due to better video and air drop when I started my KZbin channel. But Samsung (as many others) have come a long way since then. So I’m waiting on S25 Ultra!!! and about to return to android…. I have just subscribed and liked. I like your honest approach ….

[@24hrstolive27]

Can you do a video on what android doesn’t have that Apple has for someone who wants to switch to consider?

[@cjl0079]

using what works for you would be best and its great that you got out of the apple ecosystem.. i made the switch myself but from the note 20 ultra to the iphone 14 pro and i realized that android was a better deal for my work flow..im still adjusting to the iphone but i really wanna go back to android 😊

[@NPC-30]

0:06 Great nails dude!

[@productiveguy5400]

Hell nah 😂

[@samanthamarasca8864]

I switched last year with the S23 Ultra and have zero regrets. I currently have the pixel 8 pro, OnePlus 12 and the S24 Ultra. They've kind of amassed over the past few months lol. I don't miss iMessage at all, WhatsApp is every bit as good

[@strangergranger10]

How much internal storage the S22 have? Also, can we add more external storage to it, like an SD card???

[@mudshine83]

Just made the switch too. I really like the S24 alot better besides issues with group messages with iPhone users.

[@AlwayzTired]

I found your channel when looking for reviews on the S23 Ultra, and was disappointed when I saw you went to the 15 Pro Max. Then I thought about it, and remembered that I did the same for years, albeit in the early days of iPhone and Android. I’ve been stuck in the iOS world since 2013 and I’m…bored. Thanks for sharing!

[@chrisleung2010]

yeah i heard that in America, people don't really use whatsapp, which is weird to me as most people in Europe use whatsapp. But intertesting thing to know

[@donotneed2250]

My first smartphone was a Nokia Windows phone which I used until I found out they were going to stop making them. To help me choose between Apple and Android I asked people what they didn't like about their phone. My first Android was a Samsung Galaxy Lite and one day out walking I saw one of my carrier's stores and went in. While waiting for the clerk I started looking at LG phones and ended up switching smartphone brands. Through the years I've used mostly LG phones including their non-smartphones. Last year, 2023, I got my second Galaxy phone and found it to be a disappointment compared to the first one I used. Some of the features I enjoyed using on Samsung have been removed.🤦🏽‍♂️

[@_sc300]

After watching the iPhone 16 pro max reveal I’m switching to Samsung when the galaxy s25 ultra comes out in January. I’ve had the iPhone 4,5s,6 plus, 6s plus, XS max, 14 pro max, and I’m tired of them selling the same phone over and over again with a new price tag.

[@MyScoutTraveler]

I use Google Photos because as mentioned Google's cloud storage is less expensive than Apple's. And my iPhone still doesn't play perfect with a Windows PC.

[@mobilepsycho]

It's split down the middle for me give or take. (regarding friends platform preferences). Slight 'advantage' to Samsung / Android vs iOS / iPhone

[@ericfaley9019]

I’m really looking at an android phone. I was interested in the Z fold 5, Pixel Pro 8 or the S24 Ultra. You made my mind up to stay with Apple. Loosing Apple Pay! Nope use it too much.

[@24hrstolive27]

New to channel love the content, do u have an app comparable to reminders and to calendar for android? I hate google calendar

[@uramalakia]

I've had the same phone for 5 years. After I swap the battery, I hope to keep it for another 5.

[@syngates6]

When you were getting used to not having Apple Wallet, did you have to figure out how to get around the apple cash card issue with android? im looking at switching to android and that is the only thing holding me back at the moment.

[@capadon77]

It's best to use Samsung wallet.

[@syngates6]

@@capadon77 Would I still have access to the rewards card since the rewards are put on a separate "card"?

[@MEMORODieBankderErinnerungeneV]

In the Android keyboard you could display permanently the row of numbers 😊 (Google keyboard, Samsung must be similar)

[@matiasYarmuch]

I am planing to switching to an s23 ultra but I have AirPods Pro 2 do I still get Spatial Audio and transparency mode and adaptive plus?

[@palak0408]

One quick suggestion, whenever you're in same wifi network, you can use KDE connect for connecting phone and pc, it's better than apple's integration. Trust me!

[@magicmanchloe]

3:17 how precisely is RCS more secure than iMessage? What? as far as I’m aware, Apple iMessage and Signal messenger are the only two messaging platforms that offer quantum safe and end encryption. Googles implementation of RCS is not that. It is encrypted, but I don’t think it’s more secure than iMessage.

[@andresouza5751]

Over here no one uses iMessage, not even iPhone users. Just WhatsApp and Telegram.

[@TrishTheGoogleGal]

Thank you! Very helpful video...I'm so jumping the iPhone ship & moving to Android.