Adam Kos I have been interested in mobile technology since I can remember. Even before Apple introduced the first iPhone, I had a nice line of mobile phones under my hands, the last one being the Sony Ericsson P990i smartphone. I switched to iPhones right away with the first Czech distribution, i.e. the iPhone 3G. But now I got my hands on the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and I have to say I'm surprised.
When the iPhone 2008G arrived in the Czech Republic in 3, on the very first day of its sale, I stood in line at the domestic operator and forced my money to sell it to me. After two years, I switched to iPhone 4, followed by iPhone 5, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone XS Max, and now I'm an iPhone 13 Pro Max user. The funny thing is that even though the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is supposed to stand against this model, the smaller Galaxy S22+ can be equal to it in many ways. And I was surprised myself. It should be noted that miles.
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Samsung Magazine While I've historically dealt with Android, it's always been for some sort of short-term testing, and it's always been a necessary evil. Neither the device nor the system suited me. That's why I'm now truly amazed at what Samsung has accomplished over the years with its flagship Galaxy S line. He not only found his own design signature, but above all: the device is not bad at all, that is, it can bear comparison with the current top of its biggest competitor, i.e. the iPhone.
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For the first time
This is not a paid PR article, this is simply a person's honest take on a situation he never thought would come to pass. So that it will praise Android devices at the expense of the iPhone. Don't get it wrong. I'm not going to run to the competition, because Apple's ecosystem is just so strong that I don't even want to. The interconnectedness of its world is simply pleasant and usually seamless (even if Samsung is also involved in connecting with Windows in particular). However, I myself did not think that I would ever hold a device that would be able to convince a person to change stables.
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Although the South Korean company did not avoid copying, because the packaging alone is very noticeable to Apple, as well as its contents, in which only the most necessary things remained. Although the question is whether the inclusion of a USB-C cable is a necessity these days. The Galaxy S22+ impresses at first sight with its design. It's no toy store, but a precision-crafted device that doesn't even have any screws in its bezel, and has a speaker so well hidden by the top bezel that you'll think it doesn't have one at all.
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Display and cameras
You kind of expect the absence of a cut-out, the piercing is of course less distracting, but unlike the admitted cut-out, it looks like a stain that you'll want to wipe off. So at least from the point of view of an iPhone user, Android users will of course be satisfied with it. The display itself is only 0,1 inch smaller than that of the largest iPhone, and even it is capable of 120 Hz. Although the lower limit officially starts at 48 Hz, I haven't yet had time to see how it affects the battery. But the display scores points in brightness, when it reaches up to 1750 nits, clearly surpassing the 1200 nits in the iPhone. But we will appreciate that only in the summer.
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I was very afraid of cameras, but there was really no reason to. The night photos are great, the zoom range too, the portrait mode obviously needs ideal lighting conditions and a static subject, but the result looks good. It wasn't so much about the hardware as it was about the software, the iPhone XS Max already handled everyday photography. However, the native Camera application is completely fine, it works exemplary, there is no delay, so it can certainly bear a direct comparison with the photo application in iOS. Subjectively, I also find it more clear, because many modes that you don't use that often are hidden here in the More menu. I would appreciate that even on an iPhone, where I didn't use the time lapse or don't remember it.
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The problem is in the system
As far as appearance and processing are concerned, the only problem here is the volume buttons, which are on the other side than iPhone users are used to. The bigger, but still minor, problems are in the system, which of course behaves differently than iOS and you need to get used to it, which I haven't managed to do yet. This is mainly about multitasking, where you have a special button and a quick launch panel for this, which represents the notification and control center. We are used to using it differently. But what's great is the back icon, which is always at hand and in the ideal place, i.e. at the bottom right - Android users are laughing, of course, because it's always been there.
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I simply have nothing to criticize. Simply put, the Galaxy S22+ is a very nice smartphone that you just have to approach with the fact that it's Samsung and that it runs on Android. Both of these factors are insurmountable for some, but if you put aside your prejudices, you will find that such a phone actually gives you everything you need. And I remind you once again that this is not a PR article. I'd still be quite curious to see how the Galaxy S22+ would fare against the Google Pixel 6. I'm equally curious about the Galaxy S22 Ultra and its integrated S Pen stylus. If it is really such an addictive accessory, or should Samsung have really cut the Note series and not reincarnated it in the largest model of the series.
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Quite a brave article on the apple positive server. But I agree to the last point. I am in exactly the opposite situation, after five years on Android (Samsung S8, S10e and S21) I switched to the iPhone 13 Pro Max. Even though I'm not new to the Apple ecosystem (I've had a MacBook Pro for work for years) I wanted to turn the phone off and return it on the first day. One simply realizes that on IOS there are a minimum of options for customizing the system and quite a few functions are either different or not there at all. But I'm gradually getting used to it and find that it's well-tuned and pretty consistent in design. I'll probably last a few years with him :).
Well, I'm toying with this idea too, switching to iOS after a few years on droids. I have been using the Ipad Pro 2020 for almost a year and the system is great, the debugging is adequate, so maybe the next phone will be the iPhone 14...
I wonder in vain what the back button is for. Are any apple lovers missing the back button? It would probably bother me. I always get back with a logical one-finger gesture.
And just imagine that if someone doesn't like the buttons, they can be turned off and gestures that are even more refined than those on iOS can be used. For example, the back gesture you mentioned can be used in the entire system and in addition from the right and left side. There is so much more choice...
😁 It's great that it's already on Android. It's been in iOS for years.
I use both android and IOS and the back button is a damn good thing. And the author of the article doesn't even know that he can hide the back button 😂
I understand the usefulness of the back function, but what the button needs to be for, I don't. Its uselessness is evidently confirmed by the fact that it is possible to hide it or give it another function.
Complete agreement. My year with the iPhone was a bit of a letdown. But the back button is simply indisputably their king. It's just better than gestures. You need three steps back, tuk tuk tuk and that's it. Always in the same place. It doesn't seem like it until one uses it. And if he doesn't have it, it will happen to him :) Of course, you can get used to gestures. But the bottom right button is simply better :)
The system buttons on Android can of course be switched to gesture control, however, I personally prefer controlling Android with those buttons and it's not just about their default functions, but with many Android phones, other functions can also be assigned to them after a long press.
That's what I wanted to write too, the controls on Android can be set exactly the same as on iOS, no buttons, just gestures, just exactly the same 🙂
You see, I first had Android for a few years, then Windows, then 2 iPhones and ended up with Android again. Samsung has been technically ahead of Apple for several years, especially in the camera (I have an S21 Ultra). From my point of view, Apple only has better video, but that's not my issue. The difference between the platforms cannot be compared by better/worse style, it's just a matter of habit.
I have to say that as soon as I get my iPhone in my hands, I'm usually lost and a lot of things that I simply have to have on my phone are not there. For example, the back button is a great thing (in addition, I have it using another app and with a gesture from each side of the phone. For example, how do I open my ankle from the main page and then go back to the main page on an iPhone if the idnes application is there? On Android, I swipe to switch to another article and swipe from the edge of the phone to the main page.
Or for example an app where I can choose exactly which application (typically e-mail, photos) will never turn off the display, or that it will not turn off when I hold it in my hand (it controls fine vibrations). Does this work on an iPhone?
Sorry, but when I see your text, it probably doesn't matter what you use. Use what you are currently comfortable with and it will probably be what you are used to. Maybe you like the fact that your phone doesn't turn off the screen when you hold it in your hand. So be it. Some people would be bothered by it, but they are happy that they don't have to hold the iPhone in their hand so that it doesn't go off, but just looking at it is enough for the iPhone. If you stop watching it, it will turn off and lock itself. And I think that makes sense.
Even Motorola can do that for 5000😅😅