iPhone 5S or Galaxy S6

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
02/04/2016 at 11:32 • Filed to: None

Which would you choose? I’m tired of my crappy Windows phone and it’s lack of apps, and it’s new inability of staying on a webpage for more than a minute. Also, it’s camera sucks, but here’s a Unimog down the street from me.

DISCUSSION (59)

Mercedes Streeter > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:36

As an iPhone owner? I’d go with the S6. The iPhone 5 series (even the 5S) was a low point for Apple. And even iPhone 6 v. Galaxy S6, I’d still say S6.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:37

If you can wait a month, the S7 will be unveiled in a few weeks. http://gizmodo.com/samsung-galaxy…

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:38

I had a 5s and honestly like my S6 edge much better. Battery life is a little lower with the Samsung, but it’ll easily make a day on a charge without having to use the low power mode.

Jazzy > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:39

I just did the switch from a 5 to an s6 edge. The 5 was actually a decent phone. I had it for 3 years without it having any major issues. However I did somehow manage to install the bent phone app that affects the 6's on my 5 while it was in a lifeproof case.... That was pretty much the main reason I traded it in. I didn’t feel like the 6/6s was a major upgrade from the 5.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Where have all the lightweights gone?
02/04/2016 at 11:39

I’m not looking to spend that much. The S6 is really pushing it financially.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:40

If you’re going Android, Nexus.

The S6 is awesome, outstanding and amazing, but the best experience on Google’s phones is on phones designed for Google software, not Samsung tack-ons.

I had the S3, the LG G3 and will get the new 5X or whatever it is.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Mercedes Streeter
02/04/2016 at 11:41

Dammit, I was hoping everyone would be for the iPhone, since it’s $300 cheaper lol. That’s not the case.

Tripper > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:42

iPhone if you want a phone. Android if you want a linux PC

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > PotbellyJoe and 42 others
02/04/2016 at 11:42

I would, but with my “plan” the phone selection is limited, and getting an unlocked phone is a pain in the ass.

Mercedes Streeter > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:43

I am like an iPhone expert, can like take one apart and rebuild it with my eyes closed...but despite how much I like them, high end Androids are so much better.

Have you looked at a Galaxy S5? You can get one in awesome condition and unlocked for like $200.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Mercedes Streeter
02/04/2016 at 11:44

Yeah, I’ve though about it, but with my "plan", unlocked phones tend to be a PITA.

TheHondaBro > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:44

S6.

PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:45

Really? It was super easy for my wife to get hers unlocked. Even the CDMA companies are using the sim cards now.

You Verizon?

Rico > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:45

I saw wait until Apple’s event March 15th in case they release this lower priced iPhone 6S that is rumored to drop.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Rico
02/04/2016 at 11:46

The problem is, it will still be more than the S6, and it will probably have lower specs.

Mercedes Streeter > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:47

Hmmm...You can get a locked S5 for even cheaper than an unlocked S5 :) And they are comparably better than the iPhone 5.

Personally, my favourite iPhone remains the iPhone 4...I really liked the fragile ass glass. lol

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Mercedes Streeter
02/04/2016 at 11:48

My problem is the limited selection of phones offered by my provider lol.

duurtlang > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:48

The point being that when the S7 is released the S6 will drop in value.

BmanUltima's car still hasn't been fixed yet, he'll get on it tomorrow, honest. > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:48

Maybe go a gen older and get the galaxy s5. It’s water resistant, and has a microSD card slot.

Lumpy44, Proprietor Of Fine Gif > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:49

I really like my S6, or maybe I just hate Apple, not sure. New phone can’t fit the old charger, lets grow up.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > duurtlang
02/04/2016 at 11:49

Yeah, that is a good point. But then the price won’t really drop until the phone is actually released.

Rico > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:51

Nah man don’t assume that.The iPhone 5C was WAY cheaper than the 5S and also made the original 5 dirt cheap (like $50-$100 cheap), if they release that then the 5S will drop in price too. It’s not a new model, it’s a new budget model. The iPhone 7 will still be released in Sept.

Personally I don’t like Galaxy phones and when my cousin got the newest Galaxy note 5 back in December me and my friend (who also has a 6S just like me) kept making fun of him. So he goes “Let’s compare the camera!” And we did and there is no competition the iPhone smoked the Galaxy in terms of color reproduction and low light ability.

duurtlang > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:51

Anything but an iphone. I know some people love them, but being stuck with one as a company phone I detest it. The software mostly. And that’s before I take the horrible value into consideration. I’d personally take a Galaxy S5 over an iphone 6S, when priced similarly.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 11:58

Lumia 830. I side-graded from a Lumia 920 and I like the 830 quite a bit. Getting the unlocked international version gets you Qi wireless charging along with the normal removable battery and micro-SD card slot.

That said, I don’t blame you for leaving Windows. I would say get a Google Nexus phone rather than anything Samsung makes. Their version of Android sucks and makes life difficult when it shouldn’t be.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable)
02/04/2016 at 12:00

I’ve had 2 Windows phones, and now that I actually have to use it a lot, I’ve grown to detest it.

GTiceman > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:01

wait til after Feb 21 when they announce the Galaxy S7, prices will drop

CaptDale - is secretly British > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:02

I replaced my shitty Win10 635 with a new note 4. Its great!!!

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:07

Okay. Clearly no point in trying to dissuade you from switching. Microsoft isn’t really helping their case here either.

From my experience on Android, as I have one for work, Samsung fucks it up and getting a Google Nexus device will make the OS leaner and less of a headache.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:07

Android. Lg new phone is good and the google nexus phone is nice too

Rico > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:09

I don’t know how anyone can like it.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Mercedes Streeter
02/04/2016 at 12:10

Avoid the S5 like the plague. I had one, and I got rid of it because it would overheat when I was doing simple things like Web browsing and being on Facebook. The door protecting the USB port is also a pain in the ass to open and close every time.

Stapleface > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:12

I’ve bounced back and forth between the two ecosystems, and they both have their advantages. That being said, I like the Samsung over the iPhone.

As was mentioned before, you might want to consider a Nexus 5X. You can buy from Google unlocked for any carrier. It should be a breeze to set this up on your existing cell phone account.

And speaking of cell phones, which carrier are you using? I recommend everyone I know to switch to prepaid. You get the same thing for a much cheaper cost usually, and no contract (or taxes most of the time).

Mercedes Streeter > Where have all the lightweights gone?
02/04/2016 at 12:13

Heh, can’t be worse than my iPhone 6. Once the battery drops to 20%, the phone will die at any point it chooses. And if there is so much as a slightly cold wind chill, the phone dies after 5 minutes of exposure unless the battery is at 60% or more.

jariten1781 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:14

One (M8) or G3. Wife has had a number of Samsungs and loves them, but they feel like Fischer Price toys to me. Gave up on Apple a while ago.

Old Red Wagon > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 12:15

As far as Android check out the Nexus 6P. Can be purchased off contract unlocked. Most reviewers claim it is the best Android phone out right now. I recently purchased one and I am very happy with it. You get the newest updates soon after they are released by Google and there is no Samsung bloatware on the device like you would find on the Galaxy and Note models.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Rico
02/04/2016 at 12:18

It’s a great phone for the elderly, because it’s super easy to use with big "buttons". That's about it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > PotbellyJoe and 42 others
02/04/2016 at 12:19

No, but I’m with Cricket lol. But I just talked to my Dad, since he has used an unlocked phone, and it wasn’t Cricket that caused problems. So I'm going the Nexus route.

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Mercedes Streeter
02/04/2016 at 12:24

It can be difficult to use a phone that’s too hot to hold. However, I would recommend the Note 4 instead of the S5. To me, it’s the last really good Android phone. You get all the customization you get in an Android phone, it has a removable battery, a MicroSD card slot, and the camera is very solid.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Rico
02/04/2016 at 12:30

I do. I like how quickly it works. I love the look of the OS, and it is only until recently that iOS and Android have improved; Android is finally looking okay. I switched from an iPhone 3GS to Windows Phone, and I ordered my Lumia 920 the day it was available.

None of the OSs are perfect. iOS is too controlling. Android is too fragmented and a huge security risk. Windows Mobile should be a solid third option as the OS allows more freedom to customize how it feels while not being a huge security risk. And while there are fewer apps, most of the ones that people complain about aren’t Microsoft’s fault for being absent. Google is never going to play nice with MS until MS has enough market share to bully them into it. And by making sure that MS does not have deep Google integration ensure MS will never gain that market share.

Now, my 830 works just fine with my Gmail accounts, but most people won’t know that because they automatically dismiss Windows phone because, “It’s from MS, and MS is evil.” “I hate those guys.” “I can’t use/do this one inane thing that really has zero actual bearing on my daily usage, but I irrationally cannot live without that ability when buying a phone.” reasons.

My 830 works perfectly well as, gasp, a phone. It makes calls. I can browse websites. I can read news. It has a decent camera. I get emails. So what if I can’t play whatever game that just dropped?

Sigh.../rant/ over. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Old Red Wagon
02/04/2016 at 12:40

I was swayed into Nexus, but I ordered a 5X, because I’m cheap, and have more important things to purchase.

Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 13:25

Better idea than all the moto x pure. Cheesy name but as an owner of one it is incredible value for the momey.

http://www.motorola.com/us/products/mo…

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord.
02/04/2016 at 13:26

Ordered a Nexus 5x, but thanks!

Textured Soy Protein > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 13:35

Neither. I prefer Android over Apple but Samsung’s software customizations on top of Android are hot garbage. If you want a good Android phone get a Nexus or Motorola. LG is ok, they tweak things more than necessary but much less annoyingly than Samsung. I hate Samsung.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Textured Soy Protein
02/04/2016 at 13:47

Actually just ordered a Nexus 5x. I knew about the Samsung bloatware, but I remember we had problems with one of our providers with unlocked phones, so that was 2 of the better phones they had. Luckily our current company is better with that, so I picked the Nexus. Thanks!

Jetstreamer > Rico
02/04/2016 at 14:55

I do... It is extremely easy to use, the Live Tiles give you all the information YOU want to have at a glance and it is super smooth. Those are some of the top reasons and for me personally the tiles do the trick.

I went to an iPhone now because I don’t want to go through the awkward transition phase from WP8.1 to W10M. But boy does the iPhone suck in information presentation. Even Android does better with it’s widgets, but Windows Phone/Mobile should be at the top of your list if you want immediate access to info you want to see.

So yeah, if developers would be willing to make an effort to give their apps feature parity with iOS or Android versions, I would be back on Windows 10 Mobile in a heartbeat.

Jetstreamer > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 14:56

I would go to the iPhone. I have used all platforms and between iOS and Android I would call iOS the lesser of two evils.

Spoon II > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 15:10

Or...Or...Asus Zenfone 2. They’re super cheap and very good. Just block any background programs with the autostart manager and you’re golden

Rico > Jetstreamer
02/04/2016 at 15:19

I can see what you mean for sure. I just really enjoy using iOS, my smartphone life was Treo with Palm OS, Treo with Windows Mobile, PocketPC (HTC Mogul) then different Windows Mobile phones before jumping to Android for a few years and finally to iOS.

When iOS and Android were competing I was firmly in the Android camp. Flashing new ROMs, opening up different forms of customization, different launchers and side loading cool apps. I hated iPhones and their restrictions. However over time I just wanted something that worked really well out the box and iOS did it for me. My first iPhone was a 4S and it’s been great ever since.

GE90man > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 15:39

I have a 5s. and I’m recommending the Samsung. Apple just hasn't had any innovation in their products for so long now

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > GE90man
02/04/2016 at 15:41

Ended up ordering a Nexus 5x.

TheOnelectronic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 15:41

I’ve had an S3 and an S5, as well as iphones up through 4.

Samsungs are shit anymore. Get one of the Nexus phones if you’re going Android. I have a 6p and it’s by far the nicest phone I’ve used.

pjhusa > Where have all the lightweights gone?
02/04/2016 at 15:41

My friend’s Note 4 has the same exact problem! It freezes all the time, and even texting makes it overheat. His battery would also die at 40%. He says that he’s going back to iPhone next time.

GE90man > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 15:42

ahh. the only reason I will continue to get Apple products is because I have everything saved in the cloud, and the only thing Apple does slightly better than google and android is the interface

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheOnelectronic
02/04/2016 at 15:43

Ordered a 5x, so yeah I went the Nexus route.

pjhusa > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 15:44

Wait. Why? An updated 5s with 6 specs is coming out in March, and it’ll most likely cost the same moolah.

Most of Oppo will say S6, but go with the one you really want *hint hint iPhone*.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > pjhusa
02/04/2016 at 15:46

Ordered a Nexus 5x. The only reason the 5S was a thought was the price. I can’t stand Apple.

TheOnelectronic > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 15:49

Cool. Hope you enjoy it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TheOnelectronic
02/04/2016 at 15:57

I hope so. It seems like a good choice. My Windows is closing in on biting the dust after a little over 6 months, but it was free, so I can’t complain too much.

pjhusa > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
02/04/2016 at 16:20

GREAT CHOICE! If I had to get an Android, the 5X would definitely be it!