Why People Love iPhones!

[@phothewin6019]

Personally, I don’t get the “it’s easier to use” point. I got an iPhone for the first time this year with the 16 Pro Max, and after 3 weeks of usage, I think Android is more practical than iOS. Some things I dislike from my experience so far that I find better and easier to use on Android: keyboard is mid, internet browsing has been kind of awful, notifications are bad compared to Android, photo gallery design/organization is bad, some apps are more janky than on Android (like KZbin), not having a clear/back button or back gestures is way less practical (especially for one-handed use), having 2 different pull-down menus from the top is also less practical for one hand use, not having split-screen and floating windows is less practical - these are just what I can name from the top of my head right now.

[@Franzotm]

Fr, they could mean that customizing is easier on iPhone and it's more simple.

[@saiefjoy2906]

You have to remember they're different operating systems. If you treat an iPhone like any other android, you will get frustrated. It's also a matter of psychology. If you used an operating system for years, it'll be harder to adjust to an entire new OS compared to switching android skins. I personally use an S24+ and 15 pro and don't find either of them a struggle to use because I'm used to both OSes and their differences. I do sometimes try to pull up spotlight search on my s24+ and swipe down to access app library on my iPhone so it really depends on what you're used to.

[@phothewin6019]

@@saiefjoy2906 "You have to remember they're different operating systems. If you treat an iPhone like any other android, you will get frustrated." Trust me, I've taken that into account already. I'm not saying the things I listed are bad/impractical simply because they're different, I'm saying they're bad/impractical because I think they're bad/impractical. "I personally use an S24+ and 15 pro and don't find either of them a struggle to use because I'm used to both OSes and their differences." It's possible that you use your devices very differently from me. Our workflows, daily uses and needs could be vastly different. If you don't find either system notably more impractical than the other in some areas, then more power to you, brother.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

I’m in the same situation (iPhone 16 coming from a Pixel 6a) and I completely agree. iOS is a very gentle OS because of the sounds, animations and haptics. But Android is easier, snappier, and better UX. It doesn’t matter If I’m more used to Android, my girlfriend that is an Apple user is more frustrated with her iPhone than when she used to pick up my Pixel. Objectively speaking, in Android takes less effort or taps to do certain actions, in most cases. iOS is a more intentional OS, you have to be more intentional when pulling down notifications from the top, pulling them up from the complete bottom, going back with right gesture from left, down gesture from centre, back arrow on top left, cancel on top right, … it changes. Android is always back with the back gesture from left or right. And gestures aren’t as intentional, I rarely try to do a gesture that didn’t work, whereas in iOS sometimes happens, cause you have to be more intentional. This is universal with Apple and Google. See Maps for example. Apple Maps has a cleaner design, but it takes more taps to do certain actions. Google Maps on the other hand has more buttons on view, but it takes less time and effort doing it. Same with app settings having to go to overall Settings rather than in app settings. The keyboard is another example: - no number row - comma and dot not in the default layout (you can do double space for dot but result is dot + space, which is not what we always want) - multi lingual support is shit compared to G Keyboard, even with the latest update 18.0.1 that allows for 2 languages at the same time, with my Pixel i had 3 and better suggestions, better dictation, etc. I could continue with these examples but you get the picture. Apple sacrifice UX for UI. Google main focus is UX, which might make UI have more elements. Control Panel is a good example of this, period to iOS18, you only saw icons, no text with those icons. And nothing indicating that you had more options when pressing or holding those buttons. In Android you have an icon and text, and arrow when there were more options like with WiFi. My girlfriend didn’t even know what some of the buttons were for on her iPhone 12. On my Pixel she could clearly see what they were for. iOS 18 improved a lot of these type of issues, like not being able to move icons closer to most people preferred thumb (right one). So, it’s finally useable for me, but Android still offers a much better UX.

[@ronlebron4876]

Every time I use an iPhone it's frustrating. Not easy to use. Android to me over the years has been better.

[@majestyblur3668]

This guy is smart and always fair with his suggestions and comparisons

[@ohenemosespharsttee1202]

Apple : psychology Android: features and practicality

[@xypleth]

I have a Samsung phone, and the only way I could make app switching reliable and faster than iOS, was to use a GoodLock OneHandOP+ module, to do diagonal swipe. There is no excuse in having to do "features" is the core functionality is unreliable and clunky... Pixel was better with app switching however, still no iOS level tho.

[@denissssss8579]

No. Apple: psychology and features Android: sucks.

[@ohenemosespharsttee1202]

@@denissssss8579 dreamworks

[@xypleth]

@@denissssss8579 I see you're an admirer of simplicity

[@megamastah]

@@denissssss8579 solid arguments there, smooth-brain.

[@acedirt2346]

Best discription I saw online: iphone treats the customer as a user, android treats the customer as an admin. as someone who sets my own custom ringtone, notifications, edge panels/navigation bar; I'll be sticking with my samsung.

[@illbet4589]

1. Better Resale value 2. Better animations 3. Better App experiences since devs focus on IOS 4. A consistent, simple experience. Apple always feels familiar and consistent across both IPad, Mac, & IPhone 5. Better videos 6. Strong ecosystem

[@openjaws]

+1 The only reasonable comment here so far

[@mrcraggle]

Better resale value is a lie, at least here in the UK. I sold my 256GB iPhone 11 Pro 2 years after and it was barely worth anything at that point.

[@spugatti]

@@mrcraggle it also depends on the condition and locked/unlocked.

[@spugatti]

@@mrcraggle like take a example of s24 ultra it was launched at 1199 usd but now it's resale value less then 600 usd and compared to 15 pro max it's still more then 850 usd even after the launch of 16 series.

[@illbet4589]

@@mrcraggle I am only speaking for the USA. Trade in values for example are always very high for old iPhones when going to Samsung or Google. I can also go to eBay and sell my 15PM which is in good condition for about 800 US. Pretty good considering I paid 1.1k for it. I have a pixel 8 pro.. that phone came out last year and costed a little over a thousand US. The resale value is like $300 right now….And the phone is unlocked In, excellent condition, lightly used.

[@Kanoemirate]

we care more about what others think of us than how we feel. Android is easier, more helpful 😮

[@KingOfCorinth]

Clear you didn’t watch the video and are still fanboying

[@leophoenix1452]

Absolutely...

[@Jason-se6dh]

Nah i just don’t like android

[@levipb1403]

It's laggier and buggier too 😊

[@DeadPiixxel]

@@levipb1403 yes iPhones are

[@lunao21]

Why do people like Apple? The majority are looking for some sort of validation from society by owning an iPhone. It's seen as a social status. I do think more people are starting to realize they're getting finessed by Apple though.

[@njpme]

I used to think that as a lifelong Android user. I currently use a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and I love it, but my next phone will be an iPhone. I got the MacBook with the M series chips and it works flawlessly and good battery life. I ended up getting an iPad too and no issues either. Windows had too many issues. I won't look down on anyone for using an Android, but going forward, an iPhone is my choice.

[@akshayshirodkar4601]

Atleast what you said is true here in India

[@jph.j5183]

Only in your country and for people who come from blended backgrounds in countries where 70% of people who are well off don’t buy iPhones for validation but people in poorer country’s do because they have the need to show off because they never had that privilege before so yeah invalid point. Go to Germany people there will tell you straight up we buy it for its reliability and security in your country they will either tell you the price or say everyone has one.

[@khoifoto]

Which country are you from? In the US, no one cares about what phone you are using. I've seen people who drove luxury cars with broken phones / tablets and no one bat an eye.

[@jph.j5183]

@@khoifoto facts it's a matter of convenience how easy it is to buy communication with friends and family and consistent if a phone is not trouble why care what brand you buy you make a valid point

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

Lots of reasons... Status, peer pressure fitting into social circles, blue bubbles, simplicity, marketing, perception that apple is the best in every way, developers focus on ios and video performance. Despite all of that, I prefer Samsung Galaxy over the iPhone.

[@justpatrick_]

This is the best summary

[@RealShaktimaan]

And battery and stand by time is significantly better. Lock screen, FaceTime, automation etc. I can't believe Google fumbled on all of these things. iPhone launcher is better these days then default pixel launcher. It's embarrassing

[@Eihei]

And the funny thing is that they are no longer a leader on video performance. Vivo X100 Ultra is much better with all cameras than any iPhone in low light.

[@ahrk6821]

Galaxy s series now a days are competative except battery depletion...

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

@@ahrk6821 Not sure what that means. Apple doesn't use a more advanced battery vs other companies.

[@koukous95]

No to sound condescending or anything, but majority of people who own iPhones are flabbergasted by the simplest forms of technology so that's why such animations and sound are like alien technology to them. I prefer the straight forward simple approach of android and will always do!

[@tilony]

Voila

[@ZeerakImran]

that's true but they would be flabergasted owning android too. Android isn't harder to use than iOS. You don't have to be smarter to use android compared to iPhone. A lot of people are very good at tech and still prefer iPhone. A lot of people move from android to iPhones over the years. The main thing that most people forget is that 1000 options doesn't matter if there isn't a single option present that beats the iPhone's one option. Pixel ui is the closest to the iOS level of design that we've seen so far. There may be thousands of android phones out there but I can only own one at a time. Which single phone will beat iPhone. Now just stick with that phone and compare it fully. Forget android. We don't use android. We use the phone which runs android. The sad reality is, even though I've been tempted to switch to pixel for so long, its like google purposely sabotages it every year. They're doing exactly what Blackberry did with underpowering their device and justifying it as acceptable. Google also isn't a hardware manufacturer or a company who's business model is selling hardware or software. The software that you use on android is free and is worth billions of dollars of spending. With Apple, its expensive, but you pay for what you get. With Google, you don't pay anything in cash, but you do with your data. Google collects so much data about you and is in bed with all of the US agencies to a level that would surprise most people. Trust isn't something that is present with Google and so there goes all the android solutions. Google for example goes through all of your photos and uses AI to understand their content. Didn't know that right? Its not a recent thing. They've been doing this for over a decade now. Ai isn't new. I am a former pixel user btw. My pixel broke due to poor soldering of the microphone component to the main motherboard. That was a well known issue. Every generation has had major hardware issues. The second gen had the smaller phone and the bigger phone looking completely different while the bigger better phone had major display discolouration issues. Its been like that every year. Battery life. This. That. Its experimental for google. Android is another data collection method for them, it also serves to diversify their brand and gives them a great public image. Even if you hate Google, you will still like them simply because you know they own KZbin and android. If they didn't, you would know them as nothing other than a secret background company which is one of the world's greatest data collection companies. They announce something today and destroy it the next. Its like they don't care whatsoever because, unlike their users, they don't care whatsoever. Their business is data collection and enterprise. What would they have to gain by serving consumers in a market where there already is the iPhone. This applies to Microsoft and their surface line and Windows too. They don't care about it. They are an enterprise company and this is just public relations. Its also a great way to train talent and see who is who and bring them through the ranks into the real business.

[@doboy930]

Bcuz most ppl don’t care about technology

[@a-terrible-fate532]

@@ZeerakImran that’s what I have been saying android is just as simple to use as iOS but people still seem to think that it’s not the case because they had an android phone like 10 years ago when it was legitimately worse than iOS.

[@Pr0facY_0]

I'm sure you use Linux and not Windows with that logic :)

[@c.joseph7103]

You're absolutely correct and it's what I've noticed as well, Google doesn't pay attention to details

[@aeriskabkr1110]

Most of the Iphone users are girls, while others are fanboys.. A phone is not a jewelry wether you like it or not it depreciates and become laggy overtime, unlike gold or diamonds price increases.. A phone is simply a tool you use in everyday life, you call, you text send emails, take pictures listen to music etc.. I benifit more on using android phone that an Iphone.. when I first use an iphone, everything becomes complicated

[@perperikis5501]

I think you have a very solid case here. These are trends based on psychological factors instead of technology (as they should, in theory), hence more difficult to change.

[@KingOfCorinth]

This is the case for Apples original Human Interface Design guidelines. Despite their newer products being over priced and less feature rich, the base design is still incredibly clean and simple. Sadly that’s where the awesomeness ends

[@TheIndulgers]

Brother. Apple’s SOC is so far ahead of Tensor it isn’t even comical anymore. You can have your preferences sure, but let’s be real about “technology” and who’s ahead.

[@perperikis5501]

@@TheIndulgers Who uses a Pixel phone and wouldn't like a faster Tensor ? Sure, I agree with that part. However, usability and tech lead is not decided by a benchmark score (thankfully). It's all about s/w these days (or almost).

[@KingOfCorinth]

@@perperikis5501 indeed. Raw power is useless without usability. Otherwise why isn’t the other author using brands like the Meizu 21 or iQOO 12 pro.

[@kld2009]

​@@TheIndulgers What does that mean? What specifically can you do with the iPhone that someone can't do with a Pixel. I've never heard anyone say the Pixel 8 pro is slow. I've heard people say you can't play this high-end game that's optimized for iPhones good on Android phones.

[@thatathebe644]

It took me so long to figure out that 99% of people don't care about a lot of things us tech nerds care about, all they care about is what they're friends and family is using and use that forever and would never swap. Alot of people with they're much older iphones like iphone X still think they're phone takes better pictures than my S24. Just found that interesting

[@dread8900]

No one cares enough these days to know that Android camera quality has caught up if not surpassed. Most people are just used to Apple being on top and they stick with that opinion using an iPhone XR on its last life but they are quality phones made to last. Samsung is for people who know what they are doing

[@Hhhh22222-w]

​@@dread8900 I use both before and chinese brands, I dont see how theyre any different if you know how to use them, especially now with ios 18, those iphone xr are still getting os support while samsung phones release in the same year are practically obsolete

[@mytomtv3500]

Point of correction, the phone you're holding in your left hand is PIXEL. Android is the operating system used by all phones except iPhone and Huawei.

[@vintermussen]

it is mind-blowing a feature I shoved my iphone user friend 4-5- years ago on ANDROID and they were bafflet - now is coming to IP and the say "look at this new feature it will BLOW yuor how cool it is LOOK LOOK" and i say been there done that for years ;-)

[@matthewsjardine]

You are right. I love my Galaxy S24 Ultra and I don't regret my decision at all. That said, I do miss all the small things that Apple cares a lot about, things that make the interface more relatable and less tech first. For example, the lack of accidental touch rejection in One UI is frustrating. On an iPhone, you can have a bit of a finger or palm touching the screen on the edge, but then still scroll the UI with an intentional action in on the screen. iOS is smart enough to pick up that the other input is probably unintentional, and will still allow you to interact with your phone as intended. There has been a couple of times that I interact with my Galaxy S24 Ultra only for the screen to zoom unexpectedly, for the video controls to show up unintentionally, or the interface will refuse to scroll when I swipe my finger. In this occasion, I would realize that I am accidently touching the edge of the screen which is being understood as dual input. I have also found that a lot of time and energy is put into animations and exactly what they communicate to the user. They have teams of people spending a lot of time getting them just right.

[@DonRabisa]

People who seek status remind me of the nobleman in the novel El Lazarillo de Tormes, who pretended to have money but in reality his house had no furniture because he couldn't afford it.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

As a Spaniard, glad to see this random comment in the wild :D and a great analogy.

[@DavidRamirez-vc8dr]

Beauty and design in everyday things matter tho. I tried to use an Android back in the day and I gotta say… interacting with something so ugly when you’re used to well thought out beautiful designs and attention to detail is upsetting and doing it everyday takes a toll.

[@Manuel-rl6um]

@@DavidRamirez-vc8dr back in the day when? Android has changed a lot. Pixel OS with Google software is clean AF, arguably less bloated than my iPhone 16 and Watch Series 10 than my Pixel and Pixel Watch. And Material You design is very consistent. Nothing OS is neat too, so is OneUI from Samsung.

[@megamastah]

​@@DavidRamirez-vc8dr as others have said you probably used a Samsung in 2015, I wouldn't want to use that either. Funny you mention well though out design and attention to detail - coming from my Pixel, I find iOS absolutely not thought out (you just got used to navigating in a narrow corridor of broken UI, it's called golden path design) and not beautiful at all (it's very inconsistent, just try going from home screen to settings - vastly different font sizes, colours, layout and so on). Just try it, animations, sounds, haptics are on par. Now that Apple has been forced to adopt RCS you might not even get stoned to death for the green bubble heresy!

[@Orneyfish]

This is a very very good use case discussion!

[@majestyblur3668]

There is absolutely no need comparing iOS (iPhone) and android, both are great. If you love iPhone, just get it, same as if you love android, get it. Let’s stop insulting and arguing about them..

[@dominik3482]

Gotta agree with this. I used to have both Android (Samsung/Xiaomi/Huawei) and iPhone. But the overall experience always felt better on the iPhone, which made me sell my android phones always thinking maybe it is the OEM I bought. The thought that apple puts towards animations and the UI is what android is lacking.

[@Mementomori707]

I felt just as much excitement the first time I set up my Pixel phone seeing the welcome to pixel screen and feeling the bouncing haptics as setting up my iPhone for the first time and seeing the hello & face id

[@jpara_dise]

Same❤❤❤

[@RahanRaY]

Yeah likewise. That haptic feedback was niceee

[@kindofanmol]

I'm an Android-loyalist but can't deny that iOS has become so much more lively over the decade. So much attention to detail in the software and dynamic lively animations all around. Android is stale and stiff in comparison. Google needs to wake up.

[@LatencyProblem]

Youre smoking crack

[@MichaelBTech]

This was a really good and fair synopsis. Like you said, iPhone provides more emotional value to the user where Android devices, especially Pixel, provides more pragmatic useful value to users.

[@BradleyLarcher]

The animations on iOS are really nice, even something as simple as using NFC. But if you want animations that truly compares to iOS, you have to try Vivo, Oppo or Xiaomi

[@aselahemantha9279]

Totally agreed with you. Most of the users don't consider the performance, easy to use when buying a phone.

[@alexandrosel1131]

I completely agree with what you said. Unfortunately this is the reality: people prefer status symbol than functionality. Every time i try iPhones they seems archaic compared to the capabilities of androids.

[@Youtubeuseritis]

Samsung and Google Pixel removed the headphone jack - so even the android companies trying to copy Apple Business model.

[@charjosh01]

Imagine, pixel phones with new and unique animations and sounds in every corner, it will absolutely make pixels more lively and fun to use

[@openjaws]

Not until android is as stable and smooth as iOS. And yes I tried all flagship before switching to iPhone. My last android phone was a pixel 7 pro

[@somnambulist6636]

​@@openjawsever used an oneplus or xiaomi device ? the animation and smoothness is out of the World. pixel upto 7 series was notoriously underpowered

[@openjaws]

@@somnambulist6636 yep, Used the Samsung 21ultra Xiaomi Mi 11 ultra, Xiaomi mi 10 pro, One plus 8pro Oppo find x2 pro Sony Xperia 1ii Google pixel 7pro And then I made the move to iPhone 15 pro. Never going back

[@terrellhatch8191]

I see you haven't used an android before.

[@abhisheksingh-np8yi]

​@@somnambulist6636 Oh pls I have had 2 Xiaomi phones and they were far from stable. Plus those animations and those stupid icons, dude 🥴

[@simone-tp3fy]

I think you really got the point and I haven't heard anyone talk about it so straight to the point, well done.

[@Calimeroantarai]

Very well said. I use both and every time I pull out the android I get "The Look" 😅

[@Franzotm]

I use samsung at school but no one says anything to me

[@Manuel-rl6um]

Tell me you live in the US without telling me :D

[@megamastah]

Just US things: class society, discrimination on the grounds of your (bubble) colour is condoned, not wanting to shell out $1k for a phone is frowned upon (what are you, poor?). The brainwashing is real.

[@denisivanov4888]

You forgot to mention the design of the iPhone. It's the same every year for a reason. People can identify iPhone immediately, can't say the same for Pixel/Samsung/Xiaomi etc.

[@terrellhatch8191]

Google,Samsung, and Xiaomi are all different companies. Why would their phones look the same. Actually, that is the android tag line be together not the same.

[@vin.k.k]

They have also successfully marketed it as a premium brand, people strive to own them especially in developing countries. Back then they were not known to lag because they were all premium smartphones, Android phones on the other hand could sell for as low as $100 and people assume all Android were that slow and laggy.

[@jevonsims900]

Apple's marketing is so successful that even Google strives to be more like them.

[@aeriskabkr1110]

​@@jevonsims900we don't want to own a 60 hertz screen phone,, now Iphone has USB-C, welcome to the club... 😂

[@shahedabedin7930]

You are absolutely right. I have always been an Android user, but for the past few months, I’ve been using a very old iPhone XR that I recently upgraded to iOS 18. I am in love with the new weather features on the lock screen and home wallpaper; it’s amazing how the graphics change with the weather conditions. Additionally, I really appreciate the feature that allows you to keep all your apps on a single page in the app library on iPhone, which reduces the clutter of multiple homepages and saves scrolling time. Because of these two features, I am considering purchasing the iPhone 16 Pro over the Google Pixel 9 Pro, as it feels much more premium.

[@salamehalabed8093]

I switched to iphone for the first time a couple of months ago . I agree it shows more personal connection . I still think android is more intelligent and has better features in its software better battery life and cheaper prices . I switched mainly because i think iphones are better built . After alot of manufacturing issues with my pixel phones i just had enough. My pixel 6 finger print sensor issues and pixel 7 pro rattling noises from camera and finally a pixel 8 flickering screen.

[@JohnMushitu]

You actually nailed it. Most KZbin videos on this topic almost never emphasize the significance of Apple's focus on the psychological side of their products

[@Alexramos]

I think the pixel 9 matches the iPhone finally. I have both. Two lines. And I find myself using the pixel more and more with the 9

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

Same here I am bored with my ip15 pro max

[@shango7942]

It's also a status symbol. Celebrities are seen with them, it's in movies

[@xypleth]

Don't kid yourself, it's reliability and stability, and experience. Once a "normal" person tries iOS, they're hooked, and most of their smartphone tech issues are immediatelly solved, and they don't go back.

[@shango7942]

@@xypleth That appears to be true. Everyone I know that switches from Android to iOS never goes back. I remember testing an iPhone at the store and was truly impressed by its smoothness

[@xypleth]

@@shango7942 iOS users only have to deal with finding the back button in different places on each app, being unable to easily export photos/videos, multi-tasking only by gestures. Anything else?

[@LetIveyCook]

Great video and I hope Google is focusing on these little details for Android 16

[@TheSolidfoxhound]

Nothing OS is trying to change that compared to Google's version Android to some extent. Because design, aesthetics, haptics, sounds - these play way more important functions than we seemingly give credit to.

[@abirhasanshovon1947]

nothingos is so funky looking ....

[@TheSolidfoxhound]

@@abirhasanshovon1947 design/aesthetics is a subjective thing

[@abirhasanshovon1947]

@@TheSolidfoxhound also nothing os is coping everything from apple... From their phone design to software.. looks like a mixture of Android & iOS.

[@TheSolidfoxhound]

@@abirhasanshovon1947 it looks funky because it's in the process of mishmashing both OSs also copying apple from a design perspective is a good idea to start with.

[@kld2009]

This makes very good sense it's all the experience & how the device makes the users feel.🤔 I've been saying Google should advertise for the Pixel "Is your smartphone smart or just expensive". Put this message everywhere on KZbin, on television, and in magazines.

[@Jo5ue1]

Exactly... People are mad because they try the Pixel, and then when they go back to the iPhone it feels like a dumb phone 😂

[@LTS25623]

No bro it’s not about only feel good factors, I was a android user for long time but after switching to ios I noticed a few things 1. The ui of the apps look part of the os . In android the os ui and apps ui are different and different apps have different looking ui. So Apple is more coherent and consistent. 2. Every iPhone gets update in same times. You don’t have to worry when will your phone gets updated. 3. The shortcut and automation is a Way ahead and the capability of adding shortcuts to control centre is helpful. 4. Only one login in iCloud. You don’t have to create multiple account like google account for playstore and google services and Samsung account for other Samsung features etc. 5. On the contrary of popular belief I think iPhone prioritises the work to be done , like photo video editing, with a powerful chip . But android like pixels focuses more on looks and ability to change the look with customisation.

[@0xVlad]

4. I'm disagree coz you still need Google Account after Apple ID, if you wanna watch KZbin or use Gmail

[@LTS25623]

@@0xVlad this is app specific … but in Samsung phone you have to create two accounts to use the phone’s in built features itself.

[@0xVlad]

@@LTS25623 Ok, in Google Pixel you need only 1 account and you will get access to all Google services

[@gregsanay]

I think Google has played a vital role in haptics. Look at the uniformity of icons. Look at the colour match whenever you're using a Google service. People have just chosen to stick with Apple and their services for some reasons known to them. And some fanboys are always ready to call anything that's not Apple thrash. Is there anything that can fix that?

[@Oddingen]

I totally agree with you. You hit the nail on the head. I have both an iPhone and a Pixel, but feel a more personal relationship with my Phone. I'm impressed with how good the Pixel is, but it's just a "machine". The iPhone is a friend.

[@truckingandtraveling]

I kinda agree with you on this. I've always said that iPhones are ONLY for little girls, tweens and senior citizens. I personally hate that bouncy things when refreshing or scrolling. I have both phones but I mainly use my iPhone for work related stuff. It mostly stays tucked away until I need it. I just hate the interface. It's so cartoonish and childlike to really enjoy.

[@joesian]

As an iPhone user for the past six years, I agree with you 100%. Especially when there are so many options available and you begin to notice the inconsistencies and how they still don't understand the point you're making and why many people still prefer iPhones. In my case the Pixels has closed some of those gaps but google still has a long way to go. Great video!

[@Shorekeeper69]

I've been using my pixel 6 from like 2 years now, just got new iphone 16 and still using my old pixel as my secondary phone. there are many features that are actually useful in daily life like copying texts (whenever u copy on pixel u get option to fully edit it) , magic eraser google assistant (siri cant even turn off silent mode) fingerprint sensor (i do not have to lift my head up for face lock if im laying or i dont need to lift my phone up if its sitting on table) etc. some of these feature made my life much easier and ofc all these features are missing in iphone while on iphone u cant even turn off wifi, bluetooth and hotspot from control center. it just makes them discoverable or non discoverable. u have to go to settings to turn em off otherwise they'll drain your battery in background. notifications are annoying. u do not have option to pick which notification u want and which one u want to turn off u end up turning off all notifications from particular app keyboard has sound bug that i had on my old iphone 13 photo gallery is worse u lose settings and control on youtube videos if u put it on landscape mode. worse back gesture no splitscreen no wireless reverse charging (not even which apple devices) and i did face way to many bugs like laggy animations when battery saver is turned on and the apple support was not helpful.

[@weekendwarrior8179]

I think what you said was a fair point, I also think because it came first people were just on it and many devices outside mobile work well with it. They also have much better health tracking features than Android, and everything works better with the OS. If Samsung had their own OS again they would go beyond Apple.

[@YaMbutaM]

As a techie, I appreciated the detail nuance between Android and iPhone, but the Land Cruiser and Land Rover comparison was just perfect.

[@ashe.gaming]

I think when it comes to iPhone users, they come in 3 categories. Firstly and often used to describe all, the social status snob. Someone who probably doesn't use their phone to its full capability and mostly uses iMessage and a few social apps. They will obsess over green bubble users and socially derides them for it. Secondly, the media professional who knows how to use the phone's video and cameras properly for content creation or journalistic purposes. They will often use external hardware such as gimbals or microphones and use AirDrop with other Apple devices. Thirdly, you have the users who want the ease of use, but they are not on the same level as the social status snob. They would more likely use the SE or an older device rather than the baseline iPhone (14, 15, 16) and keep it running until it fails. These examples are more accurate for the US market, I would say, whereas in the EU, Android is the dominant OS by about 5-10% over iOS. It is more common to see derission from a Samsung user towards an Apple user from what I have seen and the snobbery is as toxic as you can imagine from the Apple social status snob.

[@F4NKH3RVM01E]

Totally agree with you!!! Great video Watching it on my s24 ultra

[@Spoonfed78]

The psychology and marketing is key for sure. To the point that 'engineering' focuses on this vs user experience. Basic navigation is just a simple example of this.

[@lukchem]

One thing I also like about apple is that they also spend time developing features that are not as flashy and easy to advertise. Like all the new AI Features are cool and all and yes, Android as a bit ahead in this category while Apple has some catching up to do. Like all the safety features like Satellite connectivity, Car crash detection or the new hearing aid stuff on the airpods. Features like this are (hopefully) not used often and don’t yield apple real profits but as a user it files like Apple is genuinely caring about their users. The same with their efforts to give their users privacy. So even as a tech savvy person like I am, there is a lot of stuff to like about the fields where Apple is innovating.

[@RaulCastillo]

iPhones don't suddenly call 9-11 'accidently'

[@lukchem]

@@RaulCastillo As the feature got released it actually did sometimes accidentally call 911 on rollercoasters because the forces there are very similar to a car crash. But normally it should only do it when something did really happen.

[@lilzuplada1564]

First time to own an iPhone this year and by god do I wanna smash it against the wall out of frustration sometimes. iOS is better than it’s been for years but still not at the level of Android’s smarts and power. It feels like a step back in time.

[@michaelball93]

As someone who doesn't own an iPhone, the 'better resale value' kind of turns me off if anything. It just signals to me that even a three year old vanilla iPhone will still probably cost me the same as or more than a flagship Android from last year which will be an objectively better experience in every way.

[@MrTechfreak95]

my phones are almost always silent with no sounds... i have a iPhone for work... i just can't get used to it... Strait forward to the point is how i like it most of the time, so for me iPhone is more like a toy android is strait forward and you can do much more when you are tech savvy .

[@scavengefortune]

a random person who switched to modern android GUI in recent years will arguably fall for the aesthetics...but we the veterans would wish android holds the signature it used to be back in the days..

[@Super-c00n]

Nice video. This is a pretty good analysis of the mass appeal of the iPhone. I think you've nailed it. Most people aren't tech savvy and don't care about the bells and whistles of Android, they care more about the status associated with that 🍎 logo on the back of the phone.

[@dimply81]

Hello from Türkiye... I totally agree with you brother...great point of view! Many ppl ask " what does iphone give its owner? " The answer is " it doesn't give features...it gives some emotions that make the owner feel better... that's exactly what's missing part in android world

[@Rinnara21]

I agree with what you said and just to add to this “familiarity” thing, spotlight search. I’m constantly amazed by the accuracy of the app suggestions depending on the time of day that I pull it. Also the football reminders that show up when a match is coming. The iPhone is just so so personal that yes, it creates a different level of attachment that I’ve never had in the 8 years that I’ve used android.

[@ChloeC664]

I agree with everything you said! Great video. I’m new to your channel but loving your videos 😊

[@dmtrggv]

This video answered so many of my questions about iPhone users

[@Romeoforbes]

I love iPhone because of how simple the interface is. Google and Samsung can be complicated at times.

[@mariaelenacabrera9721]

Exactly! I hope that Android OEM’s watch this video. iOS is refined, elegant and cohesive. The animations are second to none. Every time I use an Android device I enjoy it and I really want to stay on Android but I always go back to iOS for all the features mentioned above and mostly for FaceID. This feature alone makes my experience even better.

[@nico._lombana]

In my opinion, people use iphones for a cultural thing, at least in my country and in the USA, if you don't own an iphone, you're considered poor and broke, there's a stigma that android phones are cheap and everyone uses a $150 phone, even if you use a $2000 android phone, you'll be considered poor. Also. There's a misconception that says cameras are bad and performance is awful, even if an Android wins a camera blind test (they already did, multiple times) on photography, iphone users will just ignore and say iphone cameras are the best thing ever. It's funny how apple users are stuck in the Samsung Galaxy J era, but yeah, my point is, iphones are used more like an expensive accessory that gives you social status

[@Abdulmalik009]

We want a full comparison between the Pixel 8 Pro and the 9 Pro XL please

[@KarmaDiamond]

A very simplistic review, it is not enough just to have brand and loyalty to sell but you also need quality. iOS may be mechanical in some of its features but it also has its advantages, among all the fluidity and quality of the apps: I used Nexus from the S up to the Pixel 2 XL and I was hardcore towards Google products but I bought an iPhone 11 to try it out without expectations and I have stayed with iPhone to this day. I used to change Android every two years while iPhone 11 I replaced it with the 15 after 4 years; also the ecosystem plays a big role, all Apple products have great quality from Mac to Apple Watch to AirPods and you don't feel the necessity to keep upgrading them.

[@RideOnTimePH]

I have both but not the latest phones. 12 mini and pixel 5. I actually got more people asking about the pixel than the iphone because it is rare here in the Philippines.

[@Kingbushybrows]

I loved turning off the screen on my Nexus S. Minor animations options like that would be a nice addition to future builds

[@love3w00ds]

I've always used a Pixel phone. Just what I prefer. It's funny, all of my daughters friends say what kind of phone is that? She has to tell them it's a Pixel (Android). I also told her if one of your "friends" give you a hard time because you don't have a Apple logo on the back of your phone, that tells you all you need to know about them. I told her she could have an iPhone if she wants one, she said no, I like the fact that my phone is different from everyone else. Bottom line, every one is entitled to their opinion.

[@serious6647]

Which pixel phone you guys have?

[@megamastah]

She is smart, good for you.

[@love3w00ds]

​@@serious6647 I've got a P8P, she has a P8.

[@love3w00ds]

​@@serious6647 P8P and P8.

[@Mr.J_Aruba]

Well explained and you are right, all of this makes the OS have a personality and a premium feeling. It makes it more "Fun" to use and give them a feeling of having a status for owning one. Nicely explained. I just wish google start doing the same now.

[@adebanjoabayomi1892]

Incredible explanation. What I love about iPhone is interface,the haptics and the build quality

[@felicianoripa]

Status plays a significant role, but apps like Instagram also appear to perform better on iPhones, with reels and stories looking more appealing. The location tag presents differently and seems more attractive. Videos tend to have higher quality on an iPhone as well. Although I currently use a Pixel, these factors contribute to my consideration of switching to an iPhone.

[@KanwarAnand]

this guy is making stupid assumptions..I use iPhone simply because of the camera quality and for my videos as a creator. End of topic.

[@somnambulist6636]

exceptions are not examples . you are stupid

[@chicitizen]

Make a video justifying your reasons than.

[@JosephWilliams-r2m]

He is telling the whole truth nothing but the truth ❤❤ facts like it or not he is telling the truth

[@sandeepsoman]

"Great video! Your review and observations was on point. Excellent review topics. Keep up the good work!

[@MichaelSecretTech]

4:09 "they just see something nice happening on the screen". Unfortunatley this is painfully real. They dont know what they're looking at but since it's there, they like it.

[@MATC9349]

You are right about most people don’t care and don’t know what their phone can do. People buy an iPhone just because it has this luxury, premium image in most people’s mind, and also most of the time it will not go wrong to get an iPhone.

[@0xVlad]

What are you talking about? Samsung coast more when an iPhone is this days

[@BasMeijer]

@@0xVlad He didn't talk about money. It is just the image! Since there are no cheap iPhones, people with little money (should) have cheap Androids. People think that having an overpriced iPhone shows their status and that they have money (very often not true). While in fact, for most of them, it means they are ignorant.

[@MATC9349]

​@@0xVladI wasn't talking about the price. Sure Samsung's flagship could be more expensive, but in the meantime they also provide tons of mid range and entry level devices, which normally will not be considered as "premium" . This is like comparing an Audi R8 to Lamborghini Huracan, they are more or less the same car but the image of Lamborghini brand makes it feel like a more premium, superior option for most people.

[@0xVlad]

@@MATC9349 Ok, now i understand your point of view

[@PyCoder82]

Because every celebrity had an iPhone and they advertised it as luxury product at the start. :)

[@akandeoluwafemi2869]

The best way to describe & explain this 👌🏾

[@TheKidsWearCrowns]

It’s the walled garden, that’s why I like my iPhone and Apple products so much. All my Apple products work and communicate with one another flawlessly, so that’s why I like it so much. Android has some good features and functionality (that I hope Apple steals for iOS) but can’t see myself switching anytime soon

[@cl8wnm5n]

Yep, that's the main reason for me. Everything just works well together, not to mention the long software support

[@jimmoefoe1471]

Use a pixel and you'll resent all your time with this trash iphone. Telling you this as a lifelong iphone user

[@TheKidsWearCrowns]

@@jimmoefoe1471 Pixels just got to the point where the hardware is just barely matching the software. They’ve had modem issues, overheating issues, battery drain problems, etc for years now and it’s all just been addressed with the Pixel 9s (remains to be seen) I’d rather go S24 phones lol

[@somnambulist6636]

idk but android+windows also just works ...idk who told you that it's not good enough

[@jimmoefoe1471]

@@TheKidsWearCrowns You got no idea what you're talking about. I tried all heavy duty stuff, nothing is ever slow. The only thing that'll be slow imo is if I play the Xbox games.

[@dexterie]

They’re nice, Apple has great repair service and they keep their value much better than anything else on the market..

[@bowlsem7]

Imessage and facetime are big reasons for a lot of people buying iphones (and the other apple to apple only apps commonly used). I know many people that only have iphones because most of their family and friends use those two apps for communication and info sharing. And often picking an iphone is much easier than trying to figure out which android is good or bad. You pick the one that is in your budget (they are all very similar). Google has caught on to this while Samsung has multiple tiers from flagships to low end budget (with variations in those tiers).

[@Sayakvids]

great take, android does need to focus on building the connection with their customers

[@GroteGeer]

Apple more or less closed ecosystem. Pros: stronger and more stable in look and feel. Android is an open eco system. Pros: more intuitive and flexible in settings and use.

[@ArcticViper]

A well built walled garden and streamlined usage for end users.

[@Axivele1]

I don't think anything compares with iPhones UI, the smooth and little animations makes it so perfect, and iOS 18.1 made it even better

[@sbdemanding]

You said it better then any android phone company ever thought

[@adamcheeseplease]

I think that Apple has some smart features too, that show themselves the more you use the iPhone.

[@ustaadjisharma7591]

Awesome Content ✌🏻

[@Dwayne3007]

I agree, a lot of iphone users dont know the specs and capabilities of their device.

[@thenormalone6753]

I made the experience that elderly people usually prefer Android because of a universal back button/gesture. I also prefer things like answering messages or the basic keyboard on Android.

[@DenaturedProtein]

Excellent thought-provoking video. Thanks Mr Emad.

[@aljosacebokli]

very insightful, great video, one of a kind.

[@xypleth]

Hello! Please do continue this subject, and compare the real usage and aesthetics of each operating system. It's much more useful and interesting than max-power benchmarking. Even power users care about the max usability, but the only way to look for it, is features, but sometimes using features is more cumbersome than doing things simply, especially for the more simple-minded smartphone users. There is literally no tech channel that does this, and I believe you could pull it off, Emad

[@Unkn0wnLegend]

Honest review with details 👍

[@omonighoprogressoghenetejiri]

I totally agree with you, iphones may not have the best features but the attention to detail of everything in the phone and the whole UI and also the way the apps are optimised and smooth it just gives off the premium vibe The whole phone usability is just polished

[@mrpikachu3154]

2:53 Yes Nothing phone 2 has charging animation and sound ❤

[@exiledfrommyself]

Every Android phone has some charging animation and sound. His point is that only Apple's charging sound is iconic.

[@maxrockbin]

I'm a pixel user, but I envy that iPhones Just Work. Google's frequent updates keep breaking things. Pop up message that cover controls, Google Assistant scrambling phone numbers when voice messaging, Phone waking up in my pocket (with the flashlight on!), remembering where I parked puts my car a mile away! Ugh. It gets to be hard. I think iPhone users will happily trade features for simplicity and dependability. A concept Google can't swallow.

[@tsaukenneth4209]

Nice honest reviews from this guy. But I still remain conflicted between iPhones and androids. I love both the same.

[@Sakaido47]

me too

[@sobintb7769]

One main part is the animation interaction/haptics. The area where iOS is far better🔥. Hats off to Apple🙌🏻 how they optimised the animation/blur effects. Android need to do something differently in this. This is the only part where it disappoints. On other features/functionality android is 👑

[@Jo5ue1]

Keep your children's animations and I will keep Call screening and the way Google handles learning spam calls and text to automatically block or hide them is so far ahead of any other phone. It is such a convenient true quality of life features. Not cartoonish animations. Come on!

[@KyleDimetri]

consistency. zero stutter. how easily it works with apple devices. but for me consistency is my #1 reason.