Galaxy S4 vs. iPhone 5s

When you’re comparing the new iPhone with the Galaxy S4 (or high end android), you’re essentially comparing a Honda Accord to a Lexus at the same price point.   The iPhone will be good and reliable (like a Honda) and that’s about where things end for the positive side to the phone. Android is also reliable, but has so many more features.   Apple has gotten away from the main thing that made them great, which was innovation.   If you’re really paying attention, you’ll notice that they are thriving on their success from the past and successful marketing.  They are selling an image.  Look at the packaging.  Look at the store front. Look at the Hype around product releases.   It’s all image and marketing!  Apple’s commercials on TV are a minute long presentation on how their phones take the most pictures or play the most music. On the other hand, Samsung/Android keeps showing commercials with new innovative features and reasons why they’re actually a better option than the iPhone.  Apple stock has been falling and they will continue to drop so long as they stay on the same path. They haven’t really done anything new and exciting in a very long time.  They used to be my favorite phone hands down, now...not so much.

·         The battery life is better on the S4

·         The S4 is far more durable than the iPhone.  IPhones are fragile and break easily when dropped.

·         The screen size is much better on the Galaxy

·         There are more customization options on the Galaxy

o   There is an Easy mode if you’re worried about things needing to be simplified (not necessary if you have even a small grasp on technology)

·         You are not roped into using iTunes on the Galaxy

·         Maps & navigation are better and more accurate on the Galaxy

·         The camera is better on the Galaxy

·         You can add and remove  a memory card in the Galaxy

·         You can remove the battery and replace in the Galaxy

·         You have to go to a “genius bar” to have your iPhone fixed .

·         Parts and add-ons are more expensive for Apple products.

I remember years ago wanting to customize my smartphone to be like an iPhone. Now, I see absolutely no reason why I would.   Additionally, from a support perspective, I have seen issues with Apple’s compatibility when it comes to Microsoft based products which are most commonly used in the business offices.  My whole team of IT professionals has moved to the Galaxy with exception to 1 stubborn person who refuses to change.  My friends who have had every version of the iPhone since the first model have made the change to the new Galaxy and haven't looked back.  Times change and so do the elite brands. 

With all that being said, buy what you like!  I’m sure Apple fans will step in and try to refute some of the details, but if they are they’re not being helpful to your decision making process.  Apple products have become entirely about image. If you don’t believe me, reread the first paragraph and watch for these queues in the real world. Android software is miles ahead of where it was years ago and those who complain about droids generally had a bad experience a long time ago or bought a lower end model.  An iPhone is considered a high end model, so comparing “Apples to Apples”, Android wins every time.