I tried switching from iPhone to Samsung

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[Mrwhosetheboss]

Have you been tempted to use a folding phone? 🤓

[jobgichohi]

From a neutral POV, the S23 ultra or Pixel 7 pro were more suitable for comparison, mostly because I feel like the video seemed to lean more towards highlighting the disadvantages of a foldable phone, not really those of android. Maybe I'm wrong...

[luleprince]

With all the great options Android offers, I'm wondering why he chose a folding one that obviously comes with alot of caveats.

[theodoros_]

To be fair, Samsung's Smart Switch app works fairly well when switching from another Android phone (even from a non-Samsung one). I know from experience that switching from Android to iOS is a very difficult and buggy process (as I've had to help a friend do this), so it doesn't surprise me that the other way around is also problematic.

[stevenkeller]

As you stated, I think the transfer problem was because you went from an Apple to an Android. When I transferred from my Galaxy S10 to my S22 Ultra I had none of the issues you had. The transfer had only a few hiccups, usually due to older apps. But, the other issues, especially the Apple ecosystem, can never be matched with an Apple/Andriod interface. Apple to Apple will always win. For obvious reasons.

[MrEcosystem-AM]

I like how all his negatives about the z flip can be fixed by switching to the s23 Ultra or even z fold 5

[AlwinCrasto]

Android does have an AirDrop equivalent now and it's called Nearby Share. I am surprised you never found out about it considering it's right there in the share sheet in this video at 11:23. However, unlike Windows you will need a third party app on Mac called NearDrop to use Nearby Share because Apple does not like to work with industry standards.

It's funny that the very reason you cited for staying with the iPhone (the ecosystem) is why I will probably never move over to the iPhone or even the Mac. I really like that Android and Windows work really well with each other and even try to work with MacOS and iOS as best as they can. The only reason they don't work as well with the Apple platforms is because of Apple themselves. Case in point - Windows does allow you to take phone calls from your iPhone or Android phone on your PC using the Phone Link app. Apple only allows this for iPhones because they don't care about you if you use an Android phone. I prefer using platforms and devices that don't have that level of elitism about themselves and just focus on the consumer regardless of which other devices they have.

[stendaneel]

most of the issues you mentioned are either an issue with apple being apple and the fact that a feature (folding the phone) can also have downsides. There are of course tradeoffs but the fact that you're scrolling more because the screen is too little (7:50) is optional, you don't have to fold it to display content, if you want you could not fold it and set it against a stand just like the iphone.

[VenturePictures]

Oddly. I've found my fold 5 has been a great swap from my 14 pro ... The large screen inside and the good sized outer. Perfect. Just worked.

[TheEltev]

I do always wonder why so many tech-tubers glaze over and ignore Apples anti-competition practices. Locking you in to an ecosystem is the opposite of what technology should be doing for us as users, but the review community shrug their collective shoulders and say 'apple be apple'

[NottyGurlStyle]

I enjoy the hell out of my Flip 5. I had the 4 but quickly upgraded. I have always been team Samsung and android so I have no issues at all. I’m happy with my phone. I think it’s harder for iPhone users to leave unless they are really fed up with the state of Apple iPhone products. I have seen comments of Apple users leaving to switch to android just to get a fresh experience with the Flip 5. So it really comes down to what you are looking to do with the Flip 5

[howtokev]

I liked the comparison, but would think the S23 ultra would be a better phone to compare. You're making hardware compromises when going with a foldable device. Especially in camera. I would love to see this redone with a flagship non foldable device.

[ericreyes]

just switched over from an iPhone 14 Pro to a Z Flip 5. i have some of the same gripes in this video, but i am having a 98% positive experience with the switch. the battery life and camera quality difference are my #1 concerns and are what i hope Samsung can rectify going forward. if i could get S23 quality photos on this and a little more screen-on time, i'd probably never own an iPhone again. only other gripe is that videos and voice memos get way over-distorted in loud scenarios (i'm a musician so i take a lot of videos at shows).

[ManyGoats]

I switched from using Android for over a decade to iPhone 13 pro max last year. I spent 6 months with iPhone before switching to s23 Ultra. I see the appeal of iPhone but i find Android integration and configuration options to be superior.

I'd love to try a folding phone but i don't want to be stuck with it for 2 years.

[bllionz]

Normally I love what Arun does but even to switch from a flagship android to an android foldable would have the same problems. Wouldn’t a better comparison be a flagship Samsung Galaxy or Pixel instead of their foldable products. (Btw I’m a full apple user but I was looking forward to a better/fairer comparison)

[ionut]

What you mentioned about the ecosystem dependency is so real. I switched to iPhone from an all Samsung ecosystem (TV, phone, earbuds, smartwatch) and it was so difficult. I couldn't use Siri to remotely control my TV whenever I couldn't find the remote (Bixby is so convenient that you basically don't need a TV remote control anymore, so I ended up not even searching for the remote anymore) With the iPhone everything felt so chunky whenever connecting the devices, not to mention that Samsung smartwatches don't work with iPhone, starting from Galaxy watch 4. I eventually ended up returning the iPhone and switching back to Samsung. It's crazy how you easily you can get stuck in an ecosystem without even realizing it, and then not being able to leave it easily.

[jbb]

Lifetime apple user. Made the switch and have stayed despite the shortcomings discussed, many of which I agree with. Apple is wielding too much control. Lost me when they removed the sim tray -a total power move. Love the flip 4. Compelling design that i like more and more every day. .

[yakin]

2:50 If you pull down the control panel fully and click on the 3 dots on the top left, then click on "quick panel layout", there should be an option called "brightness control" which will allow you to have the brightness bar appear on the initial pull down.

[awakenedcrowl]

11:40 One word: KDE Connect. Initially made for Linux - now works with whatever you throw at it. Completel free. Completely open source. And still more reliable than most of the paid, propietary competition.

EDIT: Reminder to self: Never write jokes on popular videos. The amount of people who feel the need to tell me that "KDE Connect" is more than one word makes me sad.

[ColeDaNerd]

I switched from iPhone to Google and the transition was seamless. Their conversation app is brilliant