Our large-scale research has been replenished new Samsung products and iPhone. Leadership is back Samsung models... Why did the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XS fail to take first place? Details are below.
In the overall standings, for more than a year and a half, 1st and 2nd places were taken by Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 +. When the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 + came out, they took the lead. However, these flagships did not last long there - the leader changed again with the release of new products. So, now Samsung Galaxy - Note 9 is on the 1st place in the rating. And this means that this smartphone has lost a little new Apple- iPhone XS Max and iPhone XS. They took 2nd and 3rd places, respectively.
The top ten also includes Samsung Galaxy S9, S9 +, S8, S8 +, iPhone 8 Plus, Huawei P20 Pro (CLT - L29) and Samsung Galaxy Note 8. As you can see, the “smartphone of the decade” iPhone X has taken off from the top. It is inferior to the iPhone 8 (11th line) and is only in 12th place.
Thus, today the top 10 best smartphones looks like this:
Samsung Galaxy Note 9.
Samsung Galaxy S9.
Samsung Galaxy S9 +.
Samsung Galaxy S8.
Samsung Galaxy S8 +.
Huawei P20 Pro (CLT - L29).
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Why Samsung Galaxy Note 9 overtook the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XS?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 scored more points than the new iPhone in durability test, battery test, music quality assessment, as well as in terms of phone capabilities (signal sensitivity, antenna strength, etc.). In an important indicator of the quality of photo and video shooting, he lost, but only hundredths of a point. Also, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 display has a drawback: reading from it can be difficult with a slight mirror effect due to the curved screen. But, of course, this minimal gap in some indicators did not allow the iPhone XS Max or iPhone XS to break out of the first places in the ranking.
1. STRENGTH. The new iPhone has actually failed the durability test (drum test). In the iPhone XS, after 50 falls, the camera broke and the screen stopped working, while in the iPhone XS Max, after 50 falls, white and green stripes appeared on the screen, the case was scratched, and after 100 falls, one of the samples broke the case. These phones are definitely not worth dropping: chances are high that they will break, and repairs will cost you dearly. In turn, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 did an excellent job of the durability test - after 100 drops, it had only minor scratches in the corners.
2. BATTERY. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is very similar in performance to the Note 8, but it has a higher battery capacity and therefore keeps a charge for longer. Working hours iPhone battery XS Max or iPhone XS has improved noticeably, but still they do not reach the better results in the test for this indicator.
3. MUSIC. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 scores higher for music quality. In particular, listen classical music the experts liked the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better than the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XS.
4. CAMERA. In the rating for the quality of photo and video filming, five leading positions are occupied by Apple smartphones... The iPhone XS Max is now in first place, the iPhone XS is in second. However, the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 lost hundreds of points to Apple products on this indicator and took 6th place. In particular, he received 0.5 points less for and for shooting with flash (photos on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are a little darkish).
What improvements do the iPhone XS and XS Max have over the iPhone X?
As shown by the test results, the new iPhone XS and XS Max do have small improvements over the iPhone X. For example, the new A12 Bionic processor is slightly faster. The battery life of the smartphone has also improved markedly. Although they charge up to 100% as long as before (3 hours 15 minutes - XS, 3 hours 30 minutes - XS Max; iPhone X - 3 hours 15 minutes), the batteries of both models last longer than the batteries their predecessors. Let's compare: iPhone charge The X lasted 19 hours and 30 minutes, while the XS lasted 24 hours and 30 minutes, and the XS Max lasted 26 hours. But still, these models do not yet reach the best results in the test for this indicator.
The iPhone XS and XS Max launch trailer claims that the camera is better than previous iPhones. Our tests have confirmed this. In particular, when shooting with a flash, the color rendition became better in the photo: brighter and more intense. The depth of focus and focus can be changed after the photo is taken. The iPhone X, which took the 3rd position, and the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, which took the 4th and 5th places, were also pushed aside. In addition, the sound of videos shot on new iPhones has become better: almost no extraneous noise is heard. Compared to the iPhone X, the new products have higher marks for GPS voice navigation in cars.
The iPhone's most dramatic improvement is dual SIM support: Nano-SIM cards and a digital eSIM card. However, it is not yet possible to take advantage of the innovation - an appropriate update of the iOS operating system is required. Apple should release it before the end of the year. But even after that, it will not be possible to use the second SIM-card in our country - using eSIM on this moment prohibited by law and not supported by Russian operators.
As for the design of the new iPhone products, it has not changed much compared to the design of their predecessors. The iPhone XS looks very similar to the iPhone X. Only the camera position has changed - it has shifted a few millimeters, so the iPhone X case will not fit the XS.
But the cost of smartphones has changed. For the first time in the history of iPhones, new items have not a five-figure, not a six-figure price tag. So, for iPhone release XS cost about 100 thousand rubles, iPhone XS - about 109 thousand rubles. As mentioned above, you will need to purchase a protective case separately. Also, the set does not include an adapter for headphones, so if you want to use headphones that are not included in the set, you will have to additionally purchase an adapter.
Why does the iPhone XS Max score more points than the iPhone XS?
Recall that the iPhone XS Max in the top 10 best smartphones is in 2nd place, gaining 4,057 points, iPhone XS - in 3rd place with 4,048 points. Where does this small gap come from? The XS Max scored better than the iPhone XS in benchmarks such as:
Internet. The speed of loading and downloading pages on the XS Max is slightly faster than on the XS.
Convenience of the camera. In particular, shutter speed, etc. According to experts, shooting with the XS Max is more convenient than the XS (note: we are not talking about the quality of the resulting photos).
Strength. Despite the fact that both smartphones failed the durability test, the XS Max performed slightly better than the XS in it.
GPS navigation. The XS Max performed slightly better than the XS in an expert assessment of the quality of a stand-alone GPS receiver without voice guidance, and in testing the volume of GPS commands.
Very soon, the study of smartphones will be replenished with the results of tests of a new batch - the latest innovations, including the iPhone XR. We're going to evaluate whether the new LCD iPhone - Liquid Retina - is really as "advanced" and the glass front is as durable as the manufacturer claims. Expect information on the Roskachestvo website in December 2018.
When they ask the question: which is better than the iPhone or Samsung, I want to answer: which is better - gold or silver, glossy or matte? Perhaps you, too, understand that there is no dispute about tastes. But the desire to understand the details is quite obvious. For example, in which of the devices is the camera better or what is the difference in the battery, there are many questions, and there are even more reviews.
But the ubiquitous consumer should be sure that they have not spent their finances in vain, choosing, for example, an iPhone or better a Samsung? Therefore, the user reasonably wants to have a complete answer about the distinctive characteristics. Reading a boring sheet describing the characteristics of a smartphone, it is difficult for a common man to understand everything, relying only on numbers. It is important to have a professional understanding and at least get expert advice on the parameters of devices in a simple and understandable language.
This article aims to solve exactly this problem. Let's take a look together, compare and understand: what are the advantages of this or that device, what disadvantages are hidden behind the outer cover, what pitfalls are hidden in the depths of the filling. And then you yourself can decide which device is best for you - an iPhone or a Samsung.
Of course, there are many iPhone models as well as Samsung models, so it's better to compare the leading Samsung smartphones Apple iPhone 5S and GALAXY S5, or iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7.
There is an opinion that Samsung often distorts ideological solutions to catch up Apple... Maybe you are right. Let's figure out how smartphones can differ.
We analyze the design
Let's start with smartphone design. IPhone vs Galaxy Samsung in the ring. Naturally, when evaluating this parameter, first of all, the body of the device, the color, the presence and convenience of external buttons are affected.
If you pick up an iPhone, then you will feel its metal casing made of light anodized aluminum, and there can be no question of any creaks and backlashes. Everything looks expensive and of high quality. The case is thin. I was especially surprised by the color of the iPhone "wet asphalt", where the side edges and the back wall were not painted on top, they just used a gray detail, and the outer side and inserts at the back were left in classic black. In general, the color "wet asphalt" looks unrealistically cool.
Samsung GALAXY S5 has a plastic casing, a leather-like design. The smartphone is slippery to the touch and looks like an expensive fake. But tastes differ. However, due to the plastic, the Korean manufacturer saved on the price of the product.
Samsung, like the iPhone 5S, has added a fingerprint scanner in the new version. Catching up with the iPhone, the Samsung GALAXY S5 has reached the IP67 level in terms of moisture and dust resistance. At the same time, many do not trust these indicators due to the easy-opening cover of the device and unprotected external audio connectors, where moisture can easily get into.
The dimensions of the iPhone allow its owner to comfortably reach all corners and buttons of the smartphone with one finger, so here the ergonomics are at their best. Samsung, in principle, also sits well in the hand, but not all angles can be reached with one finger, operating with one hand. The advantage of Samsung is a convenient side blocking button.
iPhone has external button silent mode Mute, which is often very convenient when you need to quickly turn off loud noise, Samsung does not have such an opportunity, which gives the rival a bit of a head start.
The iPhone 5S has a great bonus thanks to its dual LED flash “ True tone», Providing illumination of different shades on the base color LEDs designed to keep the illumination setting in different time days, then saturating the light, then muffling its brightness.
Screen differences
What can be said about the brightness of the two devices. Considering that the color rendition of the two fives is the same, with the difference that the iPhone adds a little red to the picture, and the Samsung dilutes it with a blue tint, the brightness of both models is quite high. However, the picture on the Samsung screen is a little more realistic, while the iPhone is a little warmer.
Apple won its users over with a convenient fingerprint scanner for entering an iPhone. It protects the data of its owner, reacts quickly and identifies the user, which makes it different from other devices. Following the Apple principles Samsung reiterated this technology by introducing it into the Galaxy S5.
However, a good and convenient scanner input turned out to be not so easy with the Samsung, since the scanner did not turn out to be optical, but requires accuracy and strict perpendicularity of the finger application with a full pad, which, accordingly, makes it difficult to use the speed. IPhone can store up to 5 different fingerprints, while Samsunge can only use three saved fingerprints.
Camera features
Here undoubtedly better samsung and the battle is won by the Samsung GALAXY S5 with a 16 megapixel camera versus the 8 megapixel camera of the iPhone 5S. Although many note the equally high photo quality of both models. Even the iPhone turns out a little more pleasant photos, despite the fact that more realism is given by photos taken through the Samsung.
The iPhone gives out clearer photos and with the greatest viewing angle, and Samsung covers more wide range in dynamics. But in the iPhone HDR mode turns on automatically. But nevertheless, in terms of functionality, the Korean camera outperforms, which will delight fans of photo shoots.
Battery capacity
Of course by capacity Samsung battery, giving out 2800 mAh, confidently outperforms the iPhone 5S, which have a capacity of up to 1560 mAh. But again, in practice, the iPhone, despite its low indicators, holds the battery even better than the Korean. The secret of the good autonomy of the iPhone lies in the high consumption of installed applications on the Samsung.
Processor differences
As for the power of the processors of the fives, here the Eppelov 64-bit iOS 7 versus 32-bit comes into the arena Android 4.4 ... We can say that there are no particular advantages. Operational Samsung memory overtook the iPhone, providing 2GB instead of 1GB. However, both devices demonstrate good HD video quality, display animation softly, and provide good speed in games.
Beneficial features
Many people understand that in practice the convenience and usefulness of a device is evaluated in the capabilities of its functions, when they are simple, convenient and concise.
Compared with Windows Phone, in which simplicity and accessibility is ensured with a minimum of functionality, the iPhone is inferior. However, if we compare it with the Samsung, then the manufacturers overloaded the interface of the latter with all sorts of functions, which caused inconvenience to the user in finding the necessary data.
When the GALAXY S5 starts up, about 47 shortcuts will appear on the OSD, representing the various applications and browsers copied in multiple instances. In order to navigate such a load, you need habit and sorting. Therefore, in terms of convenience of functionality, the iPhone 5S has succeeded. And in the functionality itself, Samsung rather wins, providing functions that are impossible for an iPhone - data transfer via bluetooth, connection USB memory and others external devices data storage, the option of sending files via mail and messengers.
The opinions of all users regarding the benefits of the iPhone 5s over the Galaxy S5 lie in their software. What's better than iPhone, or what's different about Samsung? Android program- a powerful platform Samsung, but it does not have the favorite service Apple apps, For example, convenient and useful Siri assistant, iTunes Installer, AirPlay, AirDrop, Find My iPhone, and iCloud Storage.
In conclusion, I would like to add that whatever your choice, whatever phone suits you, both devices deserve to become the flagship of sales.
The author of the first iPhone was Steve Jobs, he was the first director general Apple, which to this day is the manufacturer of the original versions of the brand's mobile gadgets. After the death of the legendary leader, the American corporation was headed by Tim Cook. Main office located in the USA, California, Cupertino.
Apple products are renowned for their quality
The development of software and design, marketing, pricing, logistics are carried out by employees of the Cupertin office, and assembly, like most companies, is carried out in China. IPhones are assembled at the Foxconn factory. Experts say that more than 90% of the contribution to the creation of "apple" gadgets is the merit of the staff of the head office. The scrap rate is minimal due to the high quality control of finished products, to which the Americans have high demands.
The main competitor of the innovative corporation in Russian market- Samsung company. The head office is located in South Korea, Suwon. The brand gained its fame thanks to the production of high-quality TVs, DVD-players and other digital technology... At the very beginning of the XXI century, the corporation launched the production of simple phones. Today this company also offers mobile gadgets created in accordance with the latest technologies. Therefore, the buyer often has a choice, which is better to buy - an iPhone or a Samsung? With the development of production mobile devices on the Android base The OS company has created a so-called sub-brand called Galaxy. Almost all flagships are produced under it. And if the apple corporation produces only a couple of models a year, the Koreans are more productive in this regard.
Which phone is better - iPhone or Samsung: a comparative review of models by various characteristics
Most often mobile devices are compared according to known characteristics, for example, software and hardware platform, camera parameters, functionality, design, equipment, etc. While conducting a comparative analysis and choosing which is better - Apple or Samsung, we will also look at the main characteristics, comparing the models of these brands.
Software
The main advantage due to which users prefer iPhones is software. iOS is a priori considered more secure. In addition, one company acts in the person of the software developer and the gadget itself, which affects the compatibility of hardware and software filling. Many owners note the "nimble" operation of the device. As for software, iOS does not initially provide operator programs that cannot be removed from the phone without Root access, which cannot be said about Android. The apps in the company store are of high quality and reliable, but there is less choice in the AppStore.
Many applications are branded Apple store paid
Despite the fact that the Play Market offers a huge number of different applications, it lacks Apple branded software, for example, Siri ( voice assistant which can be used in conjunction with third party applications), HomeKit (control " smart home"), AirPlay (transfer of media files to any device), iTunes (media player). The iMessage messenger with its updated functionality outperforms Hangouts, and iPhoto and iMusic applications, in comparison with their Android counterparts, have more features.
As the disadvantages of the American operating system, users note some problems with synchronization with other devices that do not work on iOS, and the impossibility detailed customization through a flashing. Samsung Galaxy S5 and S6 run Android 6, while the 7th and 8th generations have already updated the seventh version, which may well compete with iOS.
The updated Android 7 offers several useful innovations:
- the ability to use software without installation;
- updated messengers for communication ( text messages and video calls);
- software update without user intervention;
- extended capabilities of the virtual reality functionality;
- replies to messages directly from the notification bar;
- background task switching.
Design, build quality and materials
Released under the motto "size does not decide everything," Apple's 5s device with a 4-inch screen is made in an aluminum case and has three colors: black / gray, white and gold. Adherents apple products consider this style to be the standard of quality. But this is a very subjective point of view. The device itself is somewhat thicker than its competitor. Convenient button"Mute" allows the owner to quickly mute the sound.
The 5.1-inch Samsung Galaxy S5 has metal case with an extended color scheme: black, white, blue and gold. The effect of the flagship's elegance was emphasized by the manufacturer by rounding the edges. There are two slots on the side, providing for the installation of two SIM cards or a card and a microflash.
Sixth generation models look stylish and modern
The case of glass and metal, in which the Galaxy S6 is presented, is not inferior to the all-metal one of the American device of the same generation. Comparing the design of the devices of the seventh version, it is worth noting that they are practically on a par. A similar color scheme - silver, black (in matte and glossy solutions), golden, " pink gold". The main difference is only the degree of moisture protection of the device. Only by this criterion Samsung Galaxy S7 wins.
The premium quality materials of the eighth generation flagships are distinguished by stylish performance and ergonomic solutions. But if the American manufacturer took the basic idea of the previous model, then Galaxy design The S8 has changed dramatically. Therefore, when choosing, buyers often compare which is better - iPhone 7 or Samsung 8. The frame around the screen of the latter has become almost invisible.
As for the build quality and materials, in both cases the production top models great attention is paid. Quality control of manufacturers is at a high level. Of course, sometimes you can see reviews in which the owners of Apple devices claim that they are more comfortable in the hand than Korean devices. But that's just subjective assessment and depends on the individual preferences of users.
Hardware platform
At the moment, both processors are outdated. But despite the specs, 64-bit architecture and similar frequency, Apple's A7 wins. As for the graphical indicators, they are also practically on the same level. But for gaming, experts advise the A7.
Comparing which is better in terms of hardware performance - Samsung 6 or iPhone 6, it can be noted that, despite the number of cores and larger size RAM, Galaxy is not much better than the American smartphone. Thanks to excellent software optimization, iPhone uses RAM efficiently without compromising performance.
It should be noted that both devices have powerful filling, but due to the processor, which has twice as many cores and RAM, the built-in LTE controller, the Korean wins. In addition, Samsung allows you to expand the size of the memory due to a removable flash card.
According to the test results, the Samsung processor received 153 points, the Apple processor - 108
Despite the slight advantage in technical characteristics of the Samsung Galaxy S8, the American flagship surpasses in speed and processing power. Together with the M11 motion coprocessor with a neural engine, the A11 provides reliable work systems.
iPhone 8 beats Galaxy S8 in performance
Battery and charging
Objectively, Samsung wins in this case. In addition, judging by the reviews, apple devices are afraid of severe Russian frosts, so they quickly lose their charge and often turn off in the cold.
Samsung's superiority in battery capacity is obvious. But here Apple comes to the rescue again small size screen and economical hardware. Therefore, there is no clear winner in this category.
Objectively, the battery capacities of both devices are small compared to modern flagships. But in this case, the Samsung Galaxy S7 wins due to the wireless capability (the adapter is not included in the standard package) and fast charging.
Samsung Wireless Charger
Comparing objectively, which is better - iPhone 8 or Samsung 8 in terms of battery capacity, it is obvious that the Korean has an advantage. In practice, the resources are about the same. The point here is in the displays. S8's beautiful and bright screen requires more resources. Both devices of the eighth generation support adapters for wireless and fast battery charging.
Screen options
The resolution of both models corresponds to the diagonal. IPhone screen The 5S boasts high definition. At a distance of more than 20 cm from the eyes, individual pixels are almost invisible. In addition, the "apple" flagship has an oleophobic coating. It affects the appearance during operation - no fingerprints remain on such a surface. The only drawback of 5S that users note in their reviews is the small screen.
The situation is different with the GALAXY S5, the diagonal is larger, but because of the PenTile, the image does not seem so clear. As for color rendering, none of the models here can boast of ideal performance. iPhone slightly "red", and Samsung noticeably "blue". As for the visibility in the sun, the Korean apparatus wins a clear victory here.
In general, the displays of both models are worthy of each other. The iPhone 6 wins only due to 3D Touch support. It's kind of mobile version Force Touch in MacBook. Thanks to this technology, which allows the use of Peek and Pop functions, new possibilities are opened up for the user, which he can control using different degrees of finger pressure.
The quality of the screen, the speed of the response and the automatic brightness adjustment of both models are excellent. The Korean flagship has a larger screen, sharper, richer colors and more contrast, while the American version has a soft color range for a warmer and more natural color reproduction. Which in this case is better to choose - iPhone 7 or Samsung 7? The first option gets extra points for the existing 3D Touch technology, which the opponent does not have.
Both options delight with natural color reproduction, high-quality detailing and crisp images.
Photo and video camera
IPhone cameras have always been of high quality and outperformed conventional soap cameras, not to mention Chinese competitors. Even in dim lighting, the pictures are sharp. Subjectively evaluating the technical characteristics of the equipment, clear advantage has a Galaxy S5 with a proprietary matrix from the manufacturer with Isocell technology. Having evaluated the quality of the images visually, we can say that both devices are on the same level.
An example of a photo taken on an iPhone 5S in the dark
Sample photo taken with Galaxy S5
Again, considering which is better - Apple or Samsung in terms of photo and video shooting, and evaluating only the technical characteristics, the victory can be given to the Korean device. But the quality of the pictures on the iPhone 6 is in no way inferior, and the sixth-generation phone also uses a 12-megapixel camera. Both devices shoot in 4K.
Both in terms of performance and user reviews, both devices have excellent modern cameras. But it's worth noting that the quality of images and videos is highly dependent on external factors... And if the iPhone 7 shoots better in natural light, then the Korean device is capable of producing a high-quality photo in the dark.
Choosing a reliable smartphone, the user first of all studies the new models of Samsung and Apple. The confrontation between these two corporations in the mobile technology market has been going on for more than one year. Both produce premium segment models using advanced technologies... All this makes the choice quite difficult. As part of this material, we will make a small comparison and give a number of facts that will help you figure out that better iPhone or Samsung.
Companies use different strategy market promotion. Samsung is trying to be present in all price segments at the same time. For this, dozens of phones with different characteristics... Entering the store, you see whole racks full of "Koreans".
Smartphones are presented for every taste and wallet. Low-budget models of the J series: J2, J3, J7. Mid-range smartphones: A3, A5, A7, A8, premium Galaxy versions: S8, S9, as well as Note series and Note Plus phablets. As a rule, all brands are represented by a variant of the current and last years.
Apple only makes two models a year. The older one, with the "Plus" index, is distinguished by a larger screen diagonal and the presence of a dual camera. The lowest price segments are occupied by models that have not been removed from production for the last two years. Taking into account the release in 2017 anniversary iPhone By mid-2018, the product line includes eight variants: SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, and X.
The spread in the characteristics of several dozen devices of different price categories and the years of release are too large. We will not lead comparison tables with few people speaking figures, but we will focus on the most important parameters of the flagships from the point of view of operation.
Screen
The user will have to interact with the screen throughout the entire life of the device. Therefore, this is the first thing to pay attention to. Companies use different technologies... Samsung has all screens made by AMOLED technology... Apple in all smartphones, with the exception of the last X, installs IPS matrices better known by the marketing name Retina.
AMOLED
The technology is based on the use of active LEDs with independent luminescence. The advantages of such screens include high speed response and perfect black display. A display in darker tones uses less power as its transmission is achieved by reducing power to the selected area. High-quality black display allows you to achieve high level contrast. Thus, the information is equally well readable from the display in a dark room and in sunlight. TO negative sides LED arrays have traditionally been referred to as "memory effect" problems and burnout.
To some extent, they are related to each other. White color is displayed on the screen using three LEDs: blue, red and green. The peculiarities of production lead to the fact that the blue ones are the first to fail. Over time White color will gradually go into the "warm zone" of the spectrum, in other words, the screen will begin to "turn yellow". The "memory effect" is a secondary consequence of burnout. Long display of a bright static element leads to the appearance of its "shadow", visible over any element.
IPS Retina
IPS matrices for displaying images use static backlight filtered through polarized liquid crystals. The advantages of the technology include stable power consumption and balanced color rendering. In addition, liquid crystals are not subject to wear and tear, and therefore, over time, the screen practically does not lose in terms of brightness.
However, the contrast IPS matrices below. The indicator is 1: 1000, although this is more than enough for a comfortable perception of the picture by the eye. The response time is tenths of a millisecond, and here AMOLED is ahead too. However, this indicator is important only when displaying VR objects and in dynamic games.
Dimensions (edit)
Samsung is pushing Galaxy models with a "limitless screen" on the market. If we take the latest devices, then from both manufacturers they have AMOLED matrices with a diagonal of 5.8. The resolution is 1440x2960 pixels. In other words, the S9 and iPhone X have approximately the same display quality.
The rest of the iPhone models have smaller screens released by IPS technology... 4.7 inches for the base model and 5.5 inches for the Plus version.
Operating system
The devices run on different operating systems. Samsung uses free Android Oreo supplemented proprietary shell Experience. Apple products run by closed iOS... We will not go into the merits and demerits of both operating systems. There are many reviews on this topic, supplemented by subjective opinion authors. From the user's point of view, the difference in the update system is important.
By purchasing an "apple" device, you are guaranteed to receive the latest firmware releases for at least three subsequent years. For example, SE released in 2016 will receive an update to iOS 12. This OS will be released only in September 2018. As a result, Apple continues to unleash the potential originally embedded in smartphones through software updates.
Samsung is not so stable in this regard. Perhaps the Galaxy Note models running Oreo will receive an update to version 8.1, but the younger A3 or A5 line smartphones will never see it. Samsung prefers to release updated models with new features. If you buy a non-flagship phone, you will most likely never see new features in it, even if its technical characteristics allow them to be implemented.
Autonomy and performance
South Korean vehicles are equipped with batteries with a larger capacity than the "apple". However, this does not mean that they last longer. The difference in charge volume is well leveled better optimization iOS. The table below allows you to estimate the time parameters of work current models smartphones from both manufacturers.
As you can see, the fresh S9 is far from the first place in terms of autonomous web surfing time. At the same time, it is inferior to last year's C7 and S7 edge models, as well as smartphones in 2016, such as the S6 or C8.
Since 2017 year Apple was able to catch up with Samsung in one more important parameter... Modern models of both manufacturers have housings made of tempered glass and are able to use wireless charging device working according to the Qi standard. Thus, the ability to easily replenish the capacity makes the autonomy indicator important, but not critical.
Both companies use to charge devices the traditional way"Mirrored" connectors. Apple switched to it earlier. The proprietary Lightning connector was also received by the 5 and 5S models with a four-inch screen. Samsung uses double-sided USB-C which allows higher voltage to use the Quick Charge function.
In synthetic tests designed to determine the performance of devices, the picture is even more depressing. The C8 is catastrophically behind its peer iPhone 8. If we take the Galaxy C6 and iPhone 6C models, the picture will be similar.
Despite such a scatter in the results, synthetic tests never give a picture of real operation, as well as user reviews. The same device behaves completely differently when it falls into different hands.
Finally
You can endlessly compare Apple and Samsung smartphones. Considering that these are the two largest manufacturers, they are not just lazy. There are endless reviews of photo capabilities, Siri and Bixby voice assistants, drop tests, and more. Despite the complete identity of the tasks being solved, the companies differ in different approaches to their implementation. As a result, the devices performing the same functions differ from each other as heaven and earth.
Before you buy a phone, you should decide on the tasks that it will have to perform. Opportunities iPhone is better of all are revealed when interacting with other Apple devices. Samsung gives you more freedom to work with your peripherals by removable cards memory and universal USB connector.
Video review
The video overview below is designed to help you choose the right choice between these competing products in all respects.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
This smartphone model from Samsung really has the right to be called a flagship, because no smartphone of our time has such power and such a variety of gadgets, sensors and similar things. Almost everything is perfect in it, from performance to photography and the design of the phone itself. But what are the most memorable features that Samsung has made us happy with by submitting this model for review?
The high-quality matrix and screen are, in fact, the company's business card, which for several years has been surprising all of us with a very high-quality picture on smartphones. With a 5.5-inch diagonal, we can see a very bright and saturated image with high contrast. The QHD screen resolution allows you to watch movies and play games in high quality graphics, which is very useful for modern smartphones... For high performance the smartphone was installed as much as 4 gigabytes of RAM, so that any program will run without special problems... The phone itself is based on Android 6.0, one of the best operating systems from Google, so there should be no problems with operation. Eight-core processor is another advantage of this flagship. It is precisely this powerful processor can make your device run smoothly even in the most demanding games or mining programs without much difficulty.
If we talk about the disadvantages of the device, then it follows Special attention pay for the cost, which now reaches approximately 50,000 rubles. Considering that a similar device can be purchased for the same price, but at a cheaper price, only those who value Samsung brand and also love to enjoy high quality images. However, what will surprise the direct Galaxy competitor S7?
Apple IPhone 7
The iPhone is the brand that its owners pay for. In principle, this smartphone is very reliable, and also works without any slowdowns or something like that, but paying such an amount for a smartphone ... Not everyone can afford something like this, and given that there are not so many significant changes a lot, one might even say that such a large amount rather repels a person than attracts him. So, what are the advantages of new items from Apple? 
First, this is an updated operating system, which is now called iOS 10. This version even looks many times better than the previous ones, and also differs from previous version, but, as always, there are a lot of similarities. The iPhone has practically not changed from the point of view of the "filling", so we will not be able to see the improved performance. Although, on the other hand, even sixth IPhone at latest updates did not differ in slowdowns or other lags, so this can hardly be considered a disadvantage. For lovers of something new or creative, there is a real tasty- now Apple headphones have their own special jack, thanks to which you can connect good EarPods, the sound quality of which is really decent. But on the other hand, there are no more new products ... Yes, the design was redesigned, the iPhone became lighter, more minimalistic, and the camera was again improved by adding various improvements that can be appreciated professional photographers... What can we say, with skillful use, the quality of shooting from the latest iPhone model is really very pleasing. New Apple processor A10, which is also not very different from the previous model in terms of performance, however, the six-core graphics make it possible to cope with almost any task. Conveniently, what to say, this IPhone will last for another year, that's for sure, and the OS itself is superbly compatible with many programs from the store. As in the previous model, there are no memory cards or other drives here, and there is no need to purchase them additionally. latest model The iPhone comes with a minimum of 32 gigabytes of internal memory and a maximum of 256 gigabytes, and this is more than enough to throw all the most necessary data onto your device.
Outcome
Summing up, we can note that the more productive model is exactly the flagship of Samsung - Galaxy S7, however, it is the IPhone that is a very famous brand. If you are looking for a stylish and popular smartphone, which would support all the games and features, then you should purchase the IPhone, but if you want to use a variety of sensors, gadget capabilities and similar devices, and play recent games on the maximum settings then the powerful Galaxy S7 is the perfect option for you.
