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This comment literally made my day! You my friend, are a legend for saying this. Creating these videos is damn hard work and hearing this makes all of those long nights editing and missed hours of sleep, all worthwhile! Thanks for the tip on Light phone! 🙏🏼
i've been an android user for lifetime and recently switched to IOS. i've never felt any OS so refined and smooth as IOS. really loving the experience tbh.
I think sometimes all we need is a change. iOS can definitely feel sleek and secure, but after 15 years I guess I had enough of it 🤣 Hope they bring something new soon, I still love some of Apple's products and use them daily. But the iPhone and iPad have let me down recently
@@AlexGTech That's right. Only thing i miss in an iPhone is sideloading pirated apps which was simple in android. There are rumors apple will introduce sideloading with ios17. If that's the case i won't need an android as a secondary for using pirated stuffs😂.
I would like to try iPhone once the following are addressed. - Option to run two apps at a time - Dex like support - Proper file manager support and access to NAS - USB-C support (not crippled) - Search for a contact in Phone dialer - User control on creating folders in app drawer - Universal back gesture - Full control to choose default apps - Reverse wireless charging - Number rows in keyboard - Improve charging speeds - Option to not show whatsapp calls in call history of phone - Address limited entries in Call history - Monkey island needs to go away
@@srsgonu i think you'll never use an iphone again because what ever you suggested they are all available on android. Android phones will be always better for you. Non of the above mentioned features i miss in ios because my use cases are different and maybe that's why i feel ios is better for me than all the androids I've used till date. I've also had blackberry z30 with bb10 os and also a window phone. While i would rank windows 1st, now after using for sometime i feel ios is 2nd.
I got my 13 Mini in midnight blue at fairly used but fortunately still at 100% battery health. But I've not been disappointed by the phone as my second choice. I traded my 13 Pro for the S23 as my main phone. I'm not regretting my actions at all.
I think I should do a fresh install instead of restore from backup, there's probably a lot of 14 Pro Max apps that I had that I no longer use but are consuming battery still. Will try that and see if it helps
I've had the 13Pro (wife has it now) and picked up a S23. Using it today. Way lighter in hand and pocket. Great "little" phone, relative to the S23U or 14PM
I've been a month out of Apple's ecosystem with the Pixel 7 Pro and it has been amazing. It is like when you quit smoking, you don't realize how bad you must have smelled. When you're out of the Apple ecosystem you really see how limited it really is.
The Pixels are incredible too! Not perfect but depending on the usage, they are amazing. I still have my 7 Pro but sad I don't use it so much because of the S23 Ultra. Exciting times in the Android world!
And I agree, the more I use my Android devices and discover extra features like multitasking, Samsung Dex, etc... the more I realise how much we are missing out on Apple stuff.
@@AlexGTech Exactly! I use my Pixel for photos, got some great one of the Northern Lights the other night, and I don't game so perfect. When I got an $850 Lenovo for work able to use two 4k 32" monitors no problem and my $1100 MacBook Air can't without something extra; it really hit home. Not to mention if you have an iCloud email and want to add it anywhere other than an Apple device; unnecessarily difficult.
@@Nosuchthingasnormalhere my biggest limit was iCloud photos. You can only delete 999 at a time and that is if the server is working properly. Google Photos you can shift click your whole library and delete.
I have no regrets at all after switching from Android to iPhone 13 mini. Nowadays, Android phones are getting more and more gigantic making it uncomfortable to carry as it doesn’t fit perfectly into the pocket making it necessary to have an extra pouch. I find myself uncomfortable to use big phones as my hands are quite small. My iPhone 13 mini have addressed all these and I’m pretty much impressed and satisfied with it in terms of quality and performance despite being small and it also offers another advantage of being lightweight too.
This is why i have the regular S23 Love what samsung is doing with it, 6.1 inches display but the bezels are as slim as possible and the slightly curved aluminum edges make it feel bery compact without sacrificing screen size
Same here, it’s the only phone with that size, great camera. But other than that, after this phone becomes unusable, I will go back to Android. The fact that I can’t use this phone as usb driver (simple drag and drop files) or every app has a separate files manager is just bad.
I switched to iphone last year because I wanted to try something new - and at first, I was really annoyed by the lack of features compared to my 4-year-old android. I then ended up getting a MacBook Pro and an apple watch (because "why not try it when I have an iPhone now"). iPhones are about the convenience, simplicity and style, while androids just have more features and are more open. But in the end, it's just a brick in my pocket I use to open the same apps as before - it was easier to switch than I expected. But I'm still confused about the ecosystem - everyone keeps talking about it and I guess I just expected it to be something more than it actually is. A lot of it just feels like either solutions to non-existing problems or solutions to the drawbacks to using iOS compared to android 😅 Some of the features are cool though - like automatically filling SMS codes on my computer, but it's a minor thing haha
I think sometimes all we need is a bit of a change. I am sure if I was on Android after 15 years, I'd find the iPhone just as refreshing. My perspective is from someone who used the iPhone since the first one and I am just enjoying that change, even if it means breaking the ecosystem. That automatically filling of SMS one time passwords is awesome alright 🤣
You fell into the Apple trap, you are now in the walled garden and the gate is shut! You are now an Apple fanboy I hope your pocket is very deep as that is what Apple wants to make them even richer
Totally agree. 23 Ultra is a very nice phone, but all this customization BS is just that, BS. There are too many customization options that the average user will never use or ever need. Customization is the basket Android chose to put all their eggs in. I still struggle with Android backups, authentication apps, smoothness across all apps. iOS just works in all things. The ecosystem works better than anything Android offers. Pick up my iPad, I have access to all my data and apps. Pick up my Macbook, same thing. iOS is polished and does not care about all this customization nonsense. And I for one am grateful for that.
@@MrBobWareham ---- Thanks for sharing Google and Microsoft propaganda lines with us, we've only heard the same BS about 2000 times. By the way there are no walls nor gates, you wanna Android you just walk across the carrier store and pick one out. Takes about 10 seconds (oh my, so difficult wahhh). The reason the Apple ecosystem is so sticky is because it's er, uh way better. Samsung doesn't have an ecosystem, they don't do their own OS, they don't do their own SoCs, not their own SiPs, they don't know what an SDK is, no Samsung branded world class store (except for those in Gangnam). They're like every Tom, Dick, and Harry in Android land. Google OS, Qualcomm SoC, bunch of components from Shenzhen, presto you've made an Android.
I tried the apple eco system but I switched to the samsung eco system and I feel that it's every bit as good. I'm using the s23 ultra, tab s6 lite 2022 edition, note 10, tab s8 ultra, buds2 pro, watch 4 classic, watch 5. I honestly feel like apple is very overrated and boring now having tried it
Yes, they've certainly been quite stagnant on the iPhone and iPad areas. Love their hardware, but I wonder if they are focusing too much on the upcoming AR stuff and forgetting the handheld...
@@POVwithRC large tablet at home, small tablet for portability and at work. S23 ultra main phone, note 10 spare/work purposes. Watch 5 for fitness tracking and watch 4 classic for going out as its looks more classy
That whole ecosystem thing is just one big trick/excuse for Apple to make one buy only their products, not because they are packed with features but because connecting any Apple device to anything that was not produced by Apple is nightmare. Before you know it a) you invested a lot of money b) you made yourself think that nothing outside of that ecosystem is even worth trying. And what's the point of tech loving if not trying all the best options available... Apple users need to be more demanding, "it just works" just isn't enough these days !
Agree Stevan, I guess all manufacturers will try and get us to stick with them. And Apple mastered that with Marketing and dependency between devices. A shame as I'd love to be able to use my Watch with a Samsugn phone. That would be a great combo for me. But yes, that will never happen
@@AlexGTech as long as they don't pay me big bucks, I refuse to be fan of any brand or locked into any ecosystem :) I find Android more practical these days, as much as iOS is good, not having things like split screen, for example, on such a powerful hardware, feels like owning a race car, but you can drive it 50 mph max...
100% agree. I have recently gotten a Galaxy S23Ultra and iPhone 13 for Apple stuff. It took me about a month to setup and get comfortable with S23Ultra, and I got to see the BIG difference with S23U. Basic things like how I want to charge battery, Samsung has dozens of apps to customize max charge level but Apple doesn’t even let custom charge apps in Apple Store, why? What about tracking, I can turn off GPS instantly but iOS location switch is buried in settings. Most importantly as an outdoor person, I like seeing my S23U screen in sunlight. iPhone is an indoor phone, I cannot even read some text message on iPhone. I went back to Samsung when my 3 year old iPad was running significantly less per charge, but my Samsung Tab S4 tablet still performs better and lasts longer than my 3 years old iPad after 5 years. Did I mention hotspot difference? And using Dex instead of carrying my laptop?
I've just upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy S10 to the S23 Ultra. Took me about 3 days to get my all my banking and stuff up and running. Even going Samsung to Samsung wasn't 100% seamless. The screen on the S23 is amazing and the battery life is at least 50% longer.
I’m usually a pixel user. I have been on iPhone 13 mini for the last 2 years since my Pixel 4xl died. It’s my only device and I don’t have the battery problems. I’m looking to go back to pixel because I miss the exclusive features like call screening, the assistant, transcribe and translate. I consider keeping the mini as a second device because of its size and was considering an Apple Watch. The s23ultra looks great for business but the pixel will do whatever you tell it to do.
The Mini is coming in clutch for me right now. some days I dont even take it with me, but it stays at home. I think I will be happy for a while on this setup. I do agree with you though, the PIxel is such a workhorse. With so many devices I probably haven't used it (Pixel 7 Pro) as much as I should, but every time I do use it, I love it!
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Bro that intro… totally how I felt after YOU made me buy a fold 4 (I’m still using my 14pro but it’s mostly sitting next to me all day)… so refreshing to use a phone and actually feel that this piece of tech is amazing Greetings from the 3rd world 😊
I switched to Android about 8 years ago and haven't really looked back since. The freedom it provides is simply unbeatable. None of the little ecosystem advantages can compete with a device that just lets me do what I want to do. The financial aspect certainly helps, too. Seems to me that the Apple ecosystem is mostly for casual users that stick to the usual apps, very specific kinds of power users, and, of course, Americans.
I feel the best way to go about things in today's day and age is to have an iPhone as well as an android phone in your pocket. That's what I have seen people doing and it truly the best way of not missing out on anything.
The problem with battery is more about phone usage. I switch from Android to Apple with the 13 mini and my personal experience as a non heavy user. The STAND BY battery is amazing, this phone last me over 1 day. Battery drain while is not being used is bad on certains Android phones.
And here I switched to 13 mini from big slab android flagship and I love the 13 mini due to it’s size, battery is doing great for me, getting 6hrs+ SOT (yes, fr)
I use the 13mini for work and S23ultra for personal and it's the perfect set-up ...best of both worlds and outlook calendars and emails sync perfectly ...especially now that I can put my personal and work appointments on the same calendar so I know they don't clash.
Awesome combo right! I think I just need to do a fresh install on the Mini and see if it that helps with my battery issues. I think it downloaded all my 14 Pro Max apps into it when I restored from iCloud. That was silly of me...
@@AlexGTech Yeah mad combo and I forgot to even mention the 13 mini is good for the car because of the magsafe mount (which keeps it charged). Non magsafe mounts are a nuisance and I don't want to risk the S-pen long term with magsafe cases. Also having the same credit card stored on both phones lets you leave either one behind when you're just running into store for a minute.
@@emperornephew6487 I do like having money ...which I didn't have until I read/listened to books like "Limitless" by Jim Kwik and realised the limits I was subconsciously putting on myself - one of those being the self-limiting language I was using.
My note ten broke and I used an iPhone that my sister never used since she got the iPhone 13 and my God it was hell... Never in my life did I hated a device with such a passion....
I switched from 12 PM to S23 ultra, and I can say "I can do more on my s23 ultra" so I decide to sell my 12 PM last week. Finally I'm totally android user right now. Sometimes I feel apple lack on invasion. About the dynamic island, really... I still not interest on it :(
03:55 There must be something wrong with your iPhone. Even my daily driven iPhone 12 mini with a battery health of 94 lasts much longer than that. I rarely have to charge it more often than once a day. To be fair: I do have background location turned off for many apps, and I take it easy on the screen brightness.
Yes, I think there is something wrong. I just realised that I restored from backup and all my 14 Pro Max apps that were installed on that, came down to the Mini where I barely use a handful of apps. Will try a fresh install, hope that sorts it out
Why do ppl say mini screen is too small for text reading? Most have used the SE or 6 and the mini has same size text slightly larger screen. It was perfectly readable, it’s just eyes have adapted to larger displays of bigger made phones
Hi. You pulled me over the line. I made the switch to S23 ultra too. And had the same experience with withdrawal symptoms the first days 😄. But now, a month later, I'm loving this device more and more! But.... I've gone all the way. And sold my apple watch 7 too. And now I'm using the galaxy watch 5. And health,sleep and exercise is waaaaaay better on apple watch 😑....
I own a 13 Mini and I find the battery to be great. In my view, the 13 Mini is the best phone Apple ever made. It's perfect and I am a long time Android user. I've owned all sorts of different phones. For the moment, I am with Apple, but the phone that would make me switch back to Android is the Sony Xperia 1V. Even that phone won't make me part with my Mini, but if the Mini dies and I can't get another one, it might be the Sony. I've been a very long time fan of all things Sony.
I owned the mini for over.a year and a half….. and the battery is a huge problem for me along with it getting really hot degrading thebattery. If I want to go travel or go hiking, an extra portable batterypack is absolutely mandatory.
@@Lugiox It's actually strange, because early on, I felt there was a battery issue, but for the last 6 months or more, I have had no problem at all. It usually lasts 2 days, but I am not a heavy user. I've never had a problem with it overheating unless I use wireless charging in the car and then it gets cooked. I stopped doing that and only charge by cable in the car now. I do also have a portable battery pack that can hold about 4-5 complete charges. That comes in really handy if I have forgot to charge and I'm dashing out to work. My Wife has the 12 Mini and there is a noticable difference in the lack of battery power. The 13 seemed to solve that and I still remain very happy with the phone. I am conxidering upgrading to the 15 Pro. As much as I love the small and compact nature of the Mini, I do find it hard to text/use whatsapp etc. I think it's unbeatable for people on the move and need portability. It obviously lacks in the gaming, movies arena etc. I'm not as bothered about that.
Hey Alex. I recently switched to an iPhone 13 pro max from my Samsung Note 8 and I must say, I find myself using my phone less often. The iPhone's performance is smooth and all, coming from a 7 year old device but the screen looks washed out compared to the Note 8 screen. There isn't a lot to do on the iPhone. Hardly any customisation to mention the least, no flexibility. Overall, I have had a pretty boring experience and I haven't even had the iPhone for up to a month.
That is exactly how I've bene feeling for so long. Honestly, it's been ok as doing these reviews means I get to enjoy other devices, but as a consumer I've felt the same as you, bored!
i switched from note 8 to 13 pro max as well... i love iphone, it is fast (lightroom renders so fast), it has all the convinience like smscodes to clipboard, clipboard on watch to iphone, familyalbum, airdrop... but it is so closed and buttoned up, all apps are full with ads unless you pay for them... i do not enjoy this phone, but i would miss it because of the watch and seamless experience with family.. im stuck and i cant get out. hate this feeling
I am using Samsung watch Active 2 with iphone. My need, I am okay with 80-90 percent of accuracy of fitness data, my main concern is getting call alert on watch. And after using apple watch for over a year, watch SE 44 mm; my anxiety for battery is there every time I need to extend beyond my working day around 8 pm [not using for all alerts, only necessary alerts and notifications]. For all practical purpose, it will be around 20 percentage or less. So I gave trial to watch Active 2 [this is 2 year old model which I purchased with S21 ultra]. And Watch Active 2 gives me happy battery life of 2 and half days with all alerts enabled. And with that, I use my galaxy buds plus / Airpods pro depending on my mood and place. Airpods pro causes me earache after long use and buds plus don't fit well for physical activities.
My iPhone 13 Mini has been used since 6 am. I have used GPS for walking, streaming music and texting all morning. It's now noon and my battery life is at 95%. I have never had a problem with battery life.
I’ve been a Samsung user since day 1 and switched to Apple eco system a few months ago. Got the 13 mini and ipad mini, so far so good. I got no problem with the battery of the 13 mini for me as I only use for banking and as a phone. All my media consumption is through my ipad mini.
iPhone 13 mini is best phone i ever had (Had flahship samsung's, LG's, Sony's, OnePlus'es). Its handy, powerfull and have big enough screen for gaming, web browsing with good battery performance. I dont want to have 6.1" inch brick in pocket. Mini with 5.4" screen fit perfectly.
I get two or three days out of my iPhone Mini 13. I seldom use it for calling however. I use it a lot for financial stuff (I have the Apple card) and for social media stuff. Like you I have an iWatch (Series 3 w/cellular). When I dash out for short errands, I wear the iWatch to pay for coffee/food and/or receive the odd phone call. On your switch to Android, it's cool. They have similar capabilities.
Really enjoying your videos! I've been with the Apple ecosystem for 15 years as well and am contemplating switching to the Fold 5. However like you, I can't give up my Apple Watch Ultra and am trying to figure out a way to keep using my watch with a "cheaper iPhone". Does this mean that your apple watch is linked to your iPhone mobile number and continues to sync your health data etc to that phone and is completely independent of your main android device? I have also heard of people using their apple watch with an android device however with limited functions. Be interesting to understand how you've set yours up and if you're using all of your apps (for example WhatsApp etc) with your android device which means you won't receive notifications on your watch? In other words, aside from functioning as a watch, does it do anything else with your setup? I'd like to at least continue to use the Health apps (too much history to lose) with mine and maintain my apple subscriptions (e.g. family sharing). Cheers
12:29 interesting. Tastes vary. I find the squared-off iPhones _much_ more comfortable to use (and hold) for long periods. It’s the rounded-edge phones that I really notice the extra weight and awkwardness with larger phones, because I need a much more forceful grip. The squared-off edges make it easy to hold with less effort and less force, IME .
I was suffering with a buggy and awful iPhone 12 since it's release and I made the decision to get a S23 Ultra when it was announced. Well, it has been the best decision I've made so far. I was in the apple ecosystem and had iphones for an entire decade (before that I had androids) and I loved each iPhone I got up until the 12. It constantly had problems and it felt so boring to use. I initially had that apple ecosystem withdrawal when I bit the bullet and switched, but I got over it pretty quick and I don't use my iPhone at all anymore LOL. I will say the galaxy watches Samsung sells are way more functional and fun to use than apple watches. I used an apple watch 1 and 3 and they felt pretty basic and boring, but now I have a Galaxy watch 4 classic and I have no regrets ditching those watches. It's funny to see all the fellow ex-apple users expressing such relief after switching and it is so true!
Yeah, the main reason I still own a mini iPhone is for iMessage in case BlueBubbles stops working. Since it's a tertiary device for me, the battery life is fine.
I have the Fold 3 just laying around as a back up device and im on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, I skipped on the 14 Pro Max but im definetly gonna be getting the iPhone 15 PM in a couple of months
I totally understand ya there. I love Airpods Pro 2 and Apple Watch Ultra. They are amazing but the iPhone iOS is such a big piece of 💩 and it is hard to tolerate it just for headphones and watch. I was using Z fold 4 together with iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra for training and Airpods Pro 2 during sleeps. Recently I got too scared of the possibility of Fold 4 screen cracking. As a result, I sold everything and got S23 Ultra, Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The phone is the best but now I have lots of problems. I can hear construction work during sleep in my Buds 2 Pro because the ANC is not that good, my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is working terribly with Fitbod app for trainings - it fails syncing sometimes and it won't let me modify weight and reps on the watch itself. I am thinking of doing the same thing as you. I need proper training and good sleep back please 😂
I had the apple watch ultra when I owned the iPhone 13 Pro but when I switched to S23 Ultra, I also switched to the Watch5 Pro and I LOVE that watch even more than the Apple Watch.
Hello. Tell me, how about battery life with watch 5 pro? I also switched from iphone to galaxy, but I still using aw8 and I am planning to get watch 5 pro or some of huawei models...
Alex, I switched from iPhone 12 Pro Max to a Fold 4 then to an S23 Ultra. I also have a MBP 14. The switch to Samsung made me run out and by a Windows laptop. I have not looked back at all. There is no chance of me switching back to Apple anything soon. I am loving Android and its integration with Windows and the Windows experience. Freedom! Oh and I bought a Samsung Galaxy Watch Pro 5. Heaven!
Decided to get a s23u had it for 2 weeks its the best phone as of now such a beast so much you can change the design is beautiful the battery life is fantastic thats with qhd 120hz it will easily last a whole day ive gotten over 8 hours of sot with about 20% left being off charger for a day and a half the camera is so versatile its great the display and performance are the best
ive got a macbook air M1 and 2020 Ipad 12.9" for the apple ecosystem, Apple TV 4K as my streaming hub with my LG OLED, Google Nest Audio for my smart speaker and a 512GB S23 Ultra in cream for my phone, and as for a smart watch i dont use one, i just use a hugo boss watch. This is all currently working great for me and im not missing an iphone or apple watcn at all tbh.
I’ve been using the iPhone 13 mini as my only device since it came out and I cannot confirm your battery issue. My battery health is down to 88% but it still lasts easily through the whole day while being connected to the Apple Watch Ultra. Maybe something is draining your battery?
I think so, I just realised as I was responding to comments that I restored it from backup and it installed all the apps I had on the 14 Pro Max. God knows how many apps, but I only use a handful so I wonder if it's backgroudn updates, etc... I will do a fresh install and see if it helps 👊🏼
I have been a APPLE user all my life, hard Apple boy , but i have now switched to S23ULTRA now, and i CANT even understand now how i have let apple take my money so much haha. like ATM i feel apple is still in 2005 , the S23 ULTRA and samsung phones are so ahead of apple that words is almost empty. now when i have the S23ULTRA the 14promax felt like a stoneage phone, i had a hard time when i got the 13pro max,i felt i payd for the same all over again, i was almost like (WTF am i doing) nothing made sense anymore. i still own macbook 14pro and ipad pro 12.9, i feel on the laptop and pad side apple is the way to go. but PHONE ? like WHAT. the 14promax i TOTAL scam i feel, the NEW chip and the bluebubbels etc etc. like what am i doing i felt haha. im paying for the same shit all the time, there is ZERO inovation and zero new stuff and we are in 2023. the S23ULTRA is FLAWLESS with my airpods and my mac and ipad, its ZERO problem using s23ultra with those devices. i use it EVERYDAY for work, and my hobys, FLAWLESS. samsung rly gives u the best tech and a FREEDOM, for what u want to do. and the battery on the s23ultra is total owning my old 14promax. total owning it. and the FLAWLES chip and phone system on the s23ultra is just awsome. S23ULTRA rly OPEND my tech mind and my nerd mind of tech and what i love, i just dont understand HOW i could defend and defend the phone and buys for my friends and GF etc all these years hahaha. they all told me, WHY are U wasting money on the same stuff ALL the time. and i defended and defendet my purches. but now with the s23ultra in my hand i rly feeel dumb and can see and feel all the money i have wasted hahaha.. There is NO way i will ever WASTE money on a iphone ever again. and i have a college that still has his s21ultra , that phone is LIGHTning fast and ZERO problem , sick phone. and that phone came in 2021, and it looks insane good, screen , camera , and battery. and its LONG WAY ahead of 14promax, and thats a s21ultra that came in 2021. like wtf are apple doing. if steve jobs was hare he had probly Cried hahaha no CAP
I always wonder what Steve Jobs would say/do if he saw some of the decisions made by his successor... And I agree with you, the S23 Ultra is quite possibly the best smartphone I've ever used. The more I discover its features and capabilities, the more I am amazed... Started taking pictures with ExpertRAW recently and OMG 🤯
Never ever have I dropped a phone. Isn't really hard to hold on to it. The only time I can let it slide is if u have arthritis but most of u r way to young to have that so there shouldn't be an issue holding on to stuff. Yes I run every device naked. Cases ruin the devices feel and slickness.
I switched to a 13PM in 2021 and I like it a lot. I‘m not a big fan of lightning cable and adapter but well it works. I bought the airpods pro 2nd gen that are awesome. Coming from Android I was pretty sceptical but well I‘m really happy with my Apple experience. After nearly 18 months battery life is still amazing and the phone is fast and smooth. The video cam is great.
What android phone were you using? Just curious. I’ve had my 14 PM since launch and I’m planning on changing to Android after 6 years of using this phone since Android has been coming into my radar as of late. Im probably going to keep an eye on the Samsungs to see how well they’d be in the next 5-6 years. My last 2 phones were a iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S4. So I might go back to a Samsung in like 2028-2029
@@rb0042 My last Android phones were Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+. The S10+ has the pink line of death - another display error I've had with Samsung phones.
@@leroyrs ah ok, Yh that sucks. Hopefully the new Samsungs have fixed their displays, since I want to try their flagships in 5-7 years time. Can’t wait to see how iOS and Android would be like on that time. I feel like Samsung are catching up to Apple, so I’m intrigued. Apple are going to need to increase their feature set for the iPhone to keep me around when the iPhone 20 comes out, if they’re like right now, I’m probs going to switch to Samsung. I hope your enjoying your 13 PM
I’ve had the mini for two weeks now and it’s never got below 45% remaining battery by the end of the day. Often it’s nearly 60% full! What the hell do you guys do with your phones!!??
I’m going through the same dilemma as you and hearing you express your concerns makes it seem like you are still in half minds about your decision. Yes, it is indeed extremely difficult to get out of the ecosystem and almost all people who have another Apple device, have an iPhone even if they have an Android device as their main phone. In summary - you can have an Android phone for their features, but if you are into the Apple ecosystem then it gets extremely difficult to get out, and its not worth the effort in most cases.
Maybe try the regular Pro size as a middle ground? The battery on the mini was a huge dealbreaker. Now my eyes has gotten worse lately because I’m always in front of a screen all day (for work stuff) and that’s another dealbreaker…
I am serioulsy considering that, maybe even the 12 Pro. Yes, the battery and display are not great here. I do love the size and it's doing what I want it to do, so will think about that for a while longer... Good to see you here Joe!
I started leaving the Apple ecosystem when i changed my iPad for a Samsung Tab S6. I loved it. Then i realized Google is waaaay smarter than siri (besides, is bilingual; so i didnt have yo choose on recognising my contacts in spanish or playing a song in english)... and then i made the leap with the Samsung S21 back in the day... and im still happy with it. Now i have the S22, the Tab S8 and even the buds (free with the Tab S8!!!!) plus the Galaxy Watch. I loved my apple watch, but i preffer this ecosystem in which even my TVs are in).
Hey Alex, I have no issues with iPhone 13 mini battery, it holds for really busy day or two days of typical use, three days with just sitting at idle, but after two months with S23 Ultra I barely touching iPhone. Same as you, I like small size, but.. As age going on, my eyes are not that good, I have issues to clearly see smaller texts, so most probably that small phone is not for me. Will see in few next months, considering sell my mini and keep just S23U, I have no relationship with AW as you have :) I have to figure out how to buy Galaxy Book from my country as Samsung does not sell those here in Czech Republic. Aboard purchase is possible, but in case of repair I will have to send it aboard and it takes longer. And sadly I will miss Czech layout keypoard, but that extra features which I can get with Samsung laptop instead of "generic" Winodows one... Tough decision what to do...
Yes, I am really enjoying the convenience of it but I am glad I am not reliant on the battery as it seems to be draining too quickly for me. I do wonder if a fresh install (instead of recovering from Backup) would be best. In fact, that is so obvious, as I am writing this, I am realising a lot of the apps on the mini are not in use but are probably checking for updates and still communicating 😣 I had so many iOS apps on the 14 Pro Max, but now only need a handful so will remove them and see if it helps, or do a fresh install. Tough one on buying the Galaxy Book! I never really understand the logic in Samsung’s logistics sometimes…
@@AlexGTech Hope you can figure out battery on mini. Good luck. My mini have about 50 apps at all and most of them have background data and notifications dissabled. So sitting on table doing nothing it is just bit over 1% battery per hour with BT and Wifi on, even with celluar plan,. It works well for Teams calls as my customer have strict policy from which device you can log in and how. Much more convenient on iPhone/iPad than Android.
@@AlexGTech And for that laptops, I guess Samsung avoid small markets where customers are used to have localized products = need keyboard for all wierd letters like žščřůúaěéň. Small market, specific language and low buying power makes our market unfriendly for Samsung. Btw, there was some special deals on Samsung S23 series, S23 Ultra 12/512 here hSamsung price set to 39500 CZK, last week you was able to buy it at 25120 CZK with no conditions - no trade in, no student discount... 36% off just two months after release. Year ago there was similar deal for Galaxy Tabs. S8 Ultra with 5G modem full price 33,5k CZK, but you was able to get it for just 20k CZK, 40% off
That’s crazy that the iPhone battery is dying that fast. I have a lower battery health on my 12 mini (smaller battery to begin with), use it as my daily driver, and sounds like it lasts longer than your 13 mini. Maybe trouble shoot? Specific app draining it?
My thoughts as well. The battey health indicator is not reliable when your battery has a defect. My iPhone 12 mini lasts a full day on one nightly charge, when I’m not stressing it too much.
I think it must be all the 14 Pro Max apps that I installed when restoring from backup. I cant think of any other reason, will give it a fresh install and see if it helps
Só I did the opposite. Been using android forever and got iPhone 13 mini and put my sim card in it. I cannot use the 13 mini as my only phone, it is way too small. Typing long messages is horrendous. Battery life is not so bad since I do any social media and watching videos on my android phone. I want to try getting a iPhone 14 plus, for the bigger screen, longer battery life, and lighter than iPhone pro phones. Thinking about getting a bad esn fold 3 for Android use since it will be on wifi anyway.
The only reason I'm planning to get back to ios is the 13 mini. I just got tired to have these huge phablets in my pocket and except a very few examples, there are no compact alternatives on android, wich is a huge shame....
I switched from S21 Ultra to Iphone 14 pro. First i was terribly frustrated because even my S21 Ultra with Exynos processor was performing better than my 14 pro. And my frustration was doubled when S23 was launched as Apple was literally destroyed by Samsung. As a current IOS user i think it is un arguable that in every aspect of hardware (camera, GPU, CPU, performance in general) Samsung is much better. However, i really liked IOS more than Android, and i am not complaining at all about feeling unfree in an ecosystem or poor personalization features, multi tasking etc. Maybe because i am a simple user or for whatever it is. What i noticed is i have always loved Spen and the first months i was really missing it, however, i got used to the situation and now i am thinking that maybe i was using my Spen a lot with my Note phones just because it was there, not because i really needed it. Taking quick notes is really cool with Spen but not a big loss. I never need my phone to take serious meeting notes as i already have my Ipad Mini which is great for taking notes. (I have to confess that Spen is better than Apple Pencil as it makes you feel the real writing experience but Apple pencil is still ok) Apps in IOS seem better and well optimized. For ex, for any mature user, banking apps are essentials in a phone. The bank app which i use most works better in my IOS than in my Android phone. I love most of the IOS app which are very user friendly and make you feel that they are designed with a special care for the IOS users. Apple Music, Podcasts and some other free app features such as Freeform are great! I realized that what Apple gives to the users a "limited" ecosystem which makes you feel special. It is limited in the sense of you can't customize it as you desire however the content it has is HUGE and joyful. (btw, I don't know why i have liked more the colors and how the things appear on my Apple screen Although Samsung is the screen display manufacturer.) Additionally although still very lazy, Apple continues improving IOS ecosystem with new features which is an important task as it is the only precious thing that Apple has. IOS is the KPI of Apple as in all other hardware aspects Iphone is just a simple phone.
I used to buy Samsung phones since 2006 and almost every Samsung phone gave me issues!!! It wasn’t until I switched to iPhone in 2019 and I could not be any happier.
My main phone is the very same iPhone 13 mini in red. Maybe it is because I don't have an Apple Watch - I hardly ever use more than 60% battery on a regular day. Listening to podcast, some social media, maybe some photos. I really have to push it to get a low battery warning...
I think it's to do with the fact I used 'Restore from backup' instead of doing a fresh install. Will give that a go as there are too many apps in there that came from my 14 Pro MAx that I dont need to be there...
Question from me: WHY do you use a iPhone 13 Mini just to sync the Apple Watch? Why you spend so much money just for that? Why not a iPhone 12 downwards? 11, SE? They do the job also and it’s much cheaper. Just for my understanding.
I really wanted the Mini as so many people kept saying how amazing it was. I bought it second hand fo4 400 so not too bad. But yeah, a regular 12 or 13 would probably be a better choice. Will see... will give it a few more weeks and decide what to do
Amazing video. I switched from IPhone to the pixel 5 in 2020, then on to Samsung s22 ultra. I kept my apple watch and an old iPhone SE for around 6 months before selling my watch as I've no plans on switching back to iPhone anytime soon.
Thank you Steve!! Teh watch is probably the last piece of the puzzle for me. I just wish it was easier for usto use whatever hardware we like without having to worry about ecosystems...
@@AlexGTech yeah I agree. I've tried android watch and it was terrible at the time and I do miss the apple watch but hopefully it will work with other devices at some point even if it syncs with the iPad
My last Mac was the eMac, a student version of the first i Mac. You know: those colorful transparent all-in-one Macs with a monitor tube inside. I loved the Macintosh world, but after MacOs 9.2 the world wasn't animore what it used to be. My first Smartphone wasn't the iPhone but the Samsung Galaxy S1. From a Rebel System with the Slogan: "Don't do evil" Apple changed to a snobbish Lifestyle. Thank God I never paid a single Penny/Cent on iTune.
Do you wear phone cases day to day or do you rock the phone without a case? Just wondering to see how you durability has been if used without a case for the 23 ultra or iphone.
S23 Ultra 100% on a case all day. I only remove it for videos as it looks better 😂 The Mini is naked. The Fold 4 has only a skin on it when I am in the studio, but when I go out with it, it goes on a case. The 14 Pro Max was also on a case before I sold it. I am way too clumsy!
I've always been an Android user and last year I tried the iPhone 13 pro for six months and it wasn't a bad experience but I didn't like it,i switched over to android and bought a oppo Find x5 pro.
I'm not in apple ecosystem. But I love using an iPhone because of stability and security. And I'm not dealing with unnecessary apps and programs that you have preinstalled on android. But mostly, iphone is independent from google itself. That being said, I also hate today's size of the phones. Just too big and heavy. Having a feeling like I'm carrying around a laptop or tablet. Phones should be compact, and thankfully, I think that compact phones are slowly coming back. 13 mini is perfect, but battery life is terribly bad. And I'm sure there's a way to have a bigger battery or software optimization that will help with it. Zenfone 9 for example. Not that bigger, from 13 mini, but can triple its battery life. Was about to order zenfone 9, also perfect phone, but only 2 years of updates made me want to look somewhere else.
I use both ecosystems as well and I use the Samsung s20 ultra as my daily driver and the iPhone 12 mini. I love my freedom to switch between ecosystems on the fly. I also use the iPad Pro and mini 6. And I just got the Apple Watch Series 7. As I used a Samsung gear s3 frontier for years now and I needed a new watch. Since I’m planning on getting a new battery for my Samsung watch. But it is the best tech decision I’ve made in a while.
Sorry. I’m spoiled with tech that works. My apple devices are work horses and when i pull out an iPhone i need that puppy to work and it does 98% of the time. It’s not slow i get the updates on time every time, my cameras are great battery is still solid(considering it is a 2 year old phone) it runs iOS 16.5 beta with little to no issues at all. And all of my other devices just talk perfectly with each other. Nothing like taking a picture with my iPhone and i go to my iPad and its there in my camera roll as well ready for me to do post work. I’ve been using iPhones since iPhone original and i can honestly say it has been the best user experience I’ve had by far. Android didn’t cut it for me( Samsung left a bad taste in my mouth) and windows just couldn’t do what IOS does.
I totally get that! Nothing wrong with sticking with stuff that works for you👊🏼 I've had a bad experience with Samsung last year too. I could not get on with the S22U. But for my needs, the S23U seems to tick many more boxes. I really want to see Apple come back and deliver on smartphones (beyond amazing hardware) but I can't help and think that their priorities lie elsewhere now. which is also good. Honesstly, I've had enough of holding rectangular bricks 🤣 It's time for something more futuristic, in my opinion
Great video. I really want to leave the Apple ecosystem but I can’t convince my family to switch. I don’t know if I can go all out with the kids still using old iPhones. It’s so easy to FaceTime them. I guess this is a first world problem too. 😢
yeah, we're a family of 4. Wife and son on iPhones, me and daughter on Sammy's...the wife gets on me about group chats with every one on iPhones and two of us are not...first world problems indeed!
I ttoally disagree with you about the iPhone 13 mini. First the battery life. Mine last about 3 days normally. You must have something wrong with your settings or battery. I am a light user but use it more thba you do. I upgraded from the iPhone SE2. The face ID, better screen, longer battery life and smaller size are all great for me.
Must be the fact I restored from backup, I am convinced that a fresh install will only mean I download the few apps that I actually use rather than the backup which has all the 14 Pro Max apps that I had! Way too many that are probably trying to update in the background and causing the battery drain… not sure, will try that though before doing anything else.
iPhone mini is 5.4'. Asus ZenFone 9 is 5.9'. it would be nice to be have more 5.9' with same battery capacity than a S23 or iPhone 14/Pro. The best compromise.
I have the iPhone 13 Mini as my work phone and the battery life is just fine. I charge it every other day or so. I use it at work to listen to spotify and browse the web. Spotify is running usualy from 4 to 6 hours a day on average on mobile 5G. Today it was at 100% when i went to work and around 80% when i got home. Tomorrow evening im going to charge it again. So for a phone this small i think the battery is pretty good. I think your used phone just has a bad battery the 97% health is a small indicator of that. But yeah i only use that thing at work and its the only Apple product that i have. My daily driver is the Asus Zenphone 9. Allso a small phone cause i hate big ones. Has lots of power with good screen and amazing battery for its size. 🙂
@Alex Gear & Tech Epix 2, Fenix 7 at the top end; Instinct 2X, Forerunner 265, or Fenix 6 Pro at the middle; Forerunner 245M/255; or Instinct 1 on a budget.
I was long time Android fan had a few Samsung phones (S5 & S7) which served me well. I went the Apple route in 2018 with the iPhone 10 replacing my old Samsung S7. Since then I have had a few iPhones. I got a wild hair up my a$$ last year and purchased a Samsung Z Flip 4 for work to replace my iPhone 13 mini. I have to say that I am truly disappointed with this Samsung device as it is a pain to deal with the MS apps required for work. That experience has spoiled any thought of purchasing a Samsung device in the near future.
Try a Garmin Fenix or Epix smartwatch and you won't miss your Apple watch Ultra, unless you need the cellular piece. The sleep battery life and health tracking on the Garmin watches is way more robust than the Apple watch. The OLED display on the Epix 2 is just as bright at the Apple watch and 8 days of battery life is more enjoyable and less stressful. Great videos.
Nearby share beta app dropped about 2 weeks ago for pc, you might want to look onto it and perhaps this year with the fold or the s24 we might get a new galaxy book and watch and the buds 3 pro so there is a lot to look forward to. As always love you content, keep it going!
Will definitely look at that! Have been building a PC for gaming but it’s powerful enough for creative work too, so could be a good alternative when I want to share between devices. A decent Android watch would be awesome too!
@@AlexGTech there's also an app called NearDrop for macOS that I recently discovered and, even with the limitation of only being able to transfer from phone to Mac, it works very well. Might worth a try!
I had my IPhone 6s for about 3 years, i loved that phone, it was perfect for my needs, then i upgraded to an iPhone XR, i was gutted, there wasn't much difference tbh, i felt like i had wasted my money, i think iPhones are so overated, i am seriously considering switching back to Samsung, think they are a better phone.
I keep switching from apple to Android and then try the new apple device and back to Android... Currently on pixel 7 pro from Samsung galaxy s23 and iPhone 14 before that... Pixel has the best camera amongst them all and seriously it's miles ahead with its AI... And plus the additional editing features that I can make the picture suit my liking... Not a single blurry photo and even if there is, the unblur option is so good, it really works... But it's rarely necessary... Love the 7 pro... Want to keep it till it's working... It's so good..
I love my Pixel 7 Pro though I am really not using it that much these days. It's a shame it came out when so many other phones are out, massively underrated, super classy phone. After using the Pixel 6 Pro and its speech-to-text stuff, I've never been able to find another device that can do it so well. Until the 7 Pro came out!
I use my 13 mini as my main phone as it’s small and convenient. I use my Fold 4 as my social media and multitasking and leave it at home. - Sydney Australia.
I have iphone 14 pro max, I was a little disappointed not much difference between my iPhone 2020 se, a little clearer a little faster, but extremely heavy and it feels like you might drop it being top heavy. I had a note 3 back in 2013 loved it and the camera and things you could do with it put the iPhone to shame. That was back when every 2 years you got phone with contract, I just used it on wifi because I liked the apple ecosystem were you could back up iPhone to iTunes. At the time android did not have anything similar. The other turn off was back then I was never able to get another operating system update for the note 3, I understand nowadays android gets several updates. I also have the iwatch,bought that just to see the hype and I think I would feel lost without it. I know there are samsung smart watches. With the cost of high end phones it's hard to jump ship that often. I would be curios what do you think you could get for trade in on iphone 14 pro max 1tb storage next year if you were to move into upcoming s24 ultra. The entry level iphones did not offer enough to trade better off in my cell phone museum. I would like to see a video how to make the transition from one ecosystem to the other, how to trade in phone for best price, or sell out right. Thought your video was Great had to watch because of iphone 13 mini, I just got one for my 86 yr old mother that had my iphone se 2016. She dropped it and shattered screen so I thought it was time to upgrade. I hate to say it I think I would be more satisfied, I like that size and weight of phone over the iphone 14 pro max, aI thought I would give bigger screen phone a try, it took several months but larger phone growing on me.
Totally get that, I think Apple have been missing a trick on the software side. iOS has been great for a long time but feels too same-y. The hardware is incredible, especially display and cameras but I do feel like more needs to be done on software features. Also I see how you feel about the larger phones, as soon as Apple brought the bigger displays (was it 6S/7S or something?) I was hooked! Hope your mother gets on ok with the Mini!
I want a S23 Ultra but my Apple Watch and Apple Pay is stopping me. I have a cellular Ipad but I’m not going to carry that around when I’m not working. I’m torn lol
I switched from Android to Apple solely because of the 13 mini. Don't get me wrong - the Galaxies have some great bells and whistles, but I'm not hauling a tea tray around all day.
I tried replacing my iPhone with an Android device. Committed completely by buying a Samsung flagship, letting go iMessage, using Tidal for music, relying heavily on WhatsApp and so on. Didn’t get into the Samsung ecosystem and tried to hide the bloatware that came with the device. The hardware was great but I mostly hated the experience. I had no interest in customizing my display settings.
Like you I was with Apple for 4/5 years but wanted to get out of the ecosystem so I traded in my 14 pro for the s23 and like you issues switching over apps and banking getting use to finger print unlock thinking mmm have I made a mistake??? Plus trying to remember passwords nightmare 😅now put a screen protector on fingerprint reader even worse 😞just ordered the 13 mini thinking of giving that ago like the small form factor, now having second doubts after seeing this maybe I should keep s23 ??????
So, I’m an apple and an Android user. I have an iPhone 13 and an Samsung S20 FE 5G…. I still have my Apple Watch. But the main reason is because my Omnipod insulin pump is controlled by the Samsung. However…I LOVE my Samsung. It’s in my hands most of the time. Thanks for the review.
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@Paul S 💯
i've been an android user for lifetime and recently switched to IOS. i've never felt any OS so refined and smooth as IOS. really loving the experience tbh.
I think sometimes all we need is a change. iOS can definitely feel sleek and secure, but after 15 years I guess I had enough of it 🤣 Hope they bring something new soon, I still love some of Apple's products and use them daily. But the iPhone and iPad have let me down recently
@@AlexGTech That's right. Only thing i miss in an iPhone is sideloading pirated apps which was simple in android. There are rumors apple will introduce sideloading with ios17. If that's the case i won't need an android as a secondary for using pirated stuffs😂.
I would like to try iPhone once the following are addressed.
- Option to run two apps at a time
- Dex like support
- Proper file manager support and access to NAS
- USB-C support (not crippled)
- Search for a contact in Phone dialer
- User control on creating folders in app drawer
- Universal back gesture
- Full control to choose default apps
- Reverse wireless charging
- Number rows in keyboard
- Improve charging speeds
- Option to not show whatsapp calls in call history of phone
- Address limited entries in Call history - Monkey island needs to go away
@@srsgonu I agree with all you listed. Which is why my s23ultra is still my primary device. I do have an iphone 14pm though.
@@srsgonu i think you'll never use an iphone again because what ever you suggested they are all available on android. Android phones will be always better for you. Non of the above mentioned features i miss in ios because my use cases are different and maybe that's why i feel ios is better for me than all the androids I've used till date. I've also had blackberry z30 with bb10 os and also a window phone. While i would rank windows 1st, now after using for sometime i feel ios is 2nd.
I got my 13 Mini in midnight blue at fairly used but fortunately still at 100% battery health. But I've not been disappointed by the phone as my second choice. I traded my 13 Pro for the S23 as my main phone. I'm not regretting my actions at all.
I think I should do a fresh install instead of restore from backup, there's probably a lot of 14 Pro Max apps that I had that I no longer use but are consuming battery still. Will try that and see if it helps
I've had the 13Pro (wife has it now) and picked up a S23. Using it today. Way lighter in hand and pocket. Great "little" phone, relative to the S23U or 14PM
nice! I heard great things, especially on camera features. Nice smaller alternative for sure!
13 mini battery is absolutely rubbish
Why the hell do people have two phones? What does a second choice even mean?
I've been a month out of Apple's ecosystem with the Pixel 7 Pro and it has been amazing. It is like when you quit smoking, you don't realize how bad you must have smelled. When you're out of the Apple ecosystem you really see how limited it really is.
The Pixels are incredible too! Not perfect but depending on the usage, they are amazing. I still have my 7 Pro but sad I don't use it so much because of the S23 Ultra. Exciting times in the Android world!
And I agree, the more I use my Android devices and discover extra features like multitasking, Samsung Dex, etc... the more I realise how much we are missing out on Apple stuff.
@@AlexGTech Exactly! I use my Pixel for photos, got some great one of the Northern Lights the other night, and I don't game so perfect. When I got an $850 Lenovo for work able to use two 4k 32" monitors no problem and my $1100 MacBook Air can't without something extra; it really hit home. Not to mention if you have an iCloud email and want to add it anywhere other than an Apple device; unnecessarily difficult.
And what was the biggest limit you had doing that?
@@Nosuchthingasnormalhere my biggest limit was iCloud photos. You can only delete 999 at a time and that is if the server is working properly. Google Photos you can shift click your whole library and delete.
I have no regrets at all after switching from Android to iPhone 13 mini.
Nowadays, Android phones are getting more and more gigantic making it uncomfortable to carry as it doesn’t fit perfectly into the pocket making it necessary to have an extra pouch. I find myself uncomfortable to use big phones as my hands are quite small.
My iPhone 13 mini have addressed all these and I’m pretty much impressed and satisfied with it in terms of quality and performance despite being small and it also offers another advantage of being lightweight too.
This is why i have the regular S23
Love what samsung is doing with it, 6.1 inches display but the bezels are as slim as possible and the slightly curved aluminum edges make it feel bery compact without sacrificing screen size
This is not an excuse dude.
Regular s23 make that thing you use look like a 2010 phone.
Same here, it’s the only phone with that size, great camera. But other than that, after this phone becomes unusable, I will go back to Android. The fact that I can’t use this phone as usb driver (simple drag and drop files) or every app has a separate files manager is just bad.
Most flagship phones have smaller options for people who don't want gigantic screens. The regular S23 is 6'1 and the plus is 6'5
You should try the Asus Zenfone 9 then.
I switched to iphone last year because I wanted to try something new - and at first, I was really annoyed by the lack of features compared to my 4-year-old android. I then ended up getting a MacBook Pro and an apple watch (because "why not try it when I have an iPhone now"). iPhones are about the convenience, simplicity and style, while androids just have more features and are more open. But in the end, it's just a brick in my pocket I use to open the same apps as before - it was easier to switch than I expected.
But I'm still confused about the ecosystem - everyone keeps talking about it and I guess I just expected it to be something more than it actually is. A lot of it just feels like either solutions to non-existing problems or solutions to the drawbacks to using iOS compared to android 😅 Some of the features are cool though - like automatically filling SMS codes on my computer, but it's a minor thing haha
I think sometimes all we need is a bit of a change. I am sure if I was on Android after 15 years, I'd find the iPhone just as refreshing. My perspective is from someone who used the iPhone since the first one and I am just enjoying that change, even if it means breaking the ecosystem. That automatically filling of SMS one time passwords is awesome alright 🤣
You fell into the Apple trap, you are now in the walled garden and the gate is shut! You are now an Apple fanboy I hope your pocket is very deep as that is what Apple wants to make them even richer
Totally agree. 23 Ultra is a very nice phone, but all this customization BS is just that, BS. There are too many customization options that the average user will never use or ever need. Customization is the basket Android chose to put all their eggs in. I still struggle with Android backups, authentication apps, smoothness across all apps. iOS just works in all things. The ecosystem works better than anything Android offers. Pick up my iPad, I have access to all my data and apps. Pick up my Macbook, same thing. iOS is polished and does not care about all this customization nonsense. And I for one am grateful for that.
@@MrBobWareham ---- Thanks for sharing Google and Microsoft propaganda lines with us, we've only heard the same BS about 2000 times. By the way there are no walls nor gates, you wanna Android you just walk across the carrier store and pick one out. Takes about 10 seconds (oh my, so difficult wahhh). The reason the Apple ecosystem is so sticky is because it's er, uh way better. Samsung doesn't have an ecosystem, they don't do their own OS, they don't do their own SoCs, not their own SiPs, they don't know what an SDK is, no Samsung branded world class store (except for those in Gangnam). They're like every Tom, Dick, and Harry in Android land. Google OS, Qualcomm SoC, bunch of components from Shenzhen, presto you've made an Android.
Highlighted some text on my iPad and pasted on my iPhone…
Do that android!
I tried the apple eco system but I switched to the samsung eco system and I feel that it's every bit as good. I'm using the s23 ultra, tab s6 lite 2022 edition, note 10, tab s8 ultra, buds2 pro, watch 4 classic, watch 5. I honestly feel like apple is very overrated and boring now having tried it
Yes, they've certainly been quite stagnant on the iPhone and iPad areas. Love their hardware, but I wonder if they are focusing too much on the upcoming AR stuff and forgetting the handheld...
You are using all of these personally at once? Two tablets, two phones, two tablets, two watches?
@@POVwithRC large tablet at home, small tablet for portability and at work. S23 ultra main phone, note 10 spare/work purposes. Watch 5 for fitness tracking and watch 4 classic for going out as its looks more classy
@@johngardner869 Seems like a bit of a stretch. Two watches and two phones? But you do you.
@@POVwithRC they all get used frequently
That whole ecosystem thing is just one big trick/excuse for Apple to make one buy only their products, not because they are packed with features but because connecting any Apple device to anything that was not produced by Apple is nightmare. Before you know it a) you invested a lot of money b) you made yourself think that nothing outside of that ecosystem is even worth trying. And what's the point of tech loving if not trying all the best options available... Apple users need to be more demanding, "it just works" just isn't enough these days !
Agree Stevan, I guess all manufacturers will try and get us to stick with them. And Apple mastered that with Marketing and dependency between devices. A shame as I'd love to be able to use my Watch with a Samsugn phone. That would be a great combo for me. But yes, that will never happen
@@AlexGTech as long as they don't pay me big bucks, I refuse to be fan of any brand or locked into any ecosystem :) I find Android more practical these days, as much as iOS is good, not having things like split screen, for example, on such a powerful hardware, feels like owning a race car, but you can drive it 50 mph max...
Well said!
same with me. my company laptop is windows and im not a fan of smart watch. so what ecosystems they offer does not impactful to me
100% agree. I have recently gotten a Galaxy S23Ultra and iPhone 13 for Apple stuff. It took me about a month to setup and get comfortable with S23Ultra, and I got to see the BIG difference with S23U. Basic things like how I want to charge battery, Samsung has dozens of apps to customize max charge level but Apple doesn’t even let custom charge apps in Apple Store, why? What about tracking, I can turn off GPS instantly but iOS location switch is buried in settings.
Most importantly as an outdoor person, I like seeing my S23U screen in sunlight. iPhone is an indoor phone, I cannot even read some text message on iPhone.
I went back to Samsung when my 3 year old iPad was running significantly less per charge, but my Samsung Tab S4 tablet still performs better and lasts longer than my 3 years old iPad after 5 years.
Did I mention hotspot difference? And using Dex instead of carrying my laptop?
Hotspot difference?
I've just upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy S10 to the S23 Ultra. Took me about 3 days to get my all my banking and stuff up and running. Even going Samsung to Samsung wasn't 100% seamless. The screen on the S23 is amazing and the battery life is at least 50% longer.
yes, those peski banking apps and authenticators make it tricky to move devices. And agree, the S23 Ultra has been a breath of fresh air for me
I’m usually a pixel user. I have been on iPhone 13 mini for the last 2 years since my Pixel 4xl died. It’s my only device and I don’t have the battery problems. I’m looking to go back to pixel because I miss the exclusive features like call screening, the assistant, transcribe and translate. I consider keeping the mini as a second device because of its size and was considering an Apple Watch. The s23ultra looks great for business but the pixel will do whatever you tell it to do.
The Mini is coming in clutch for me right now. some days I dont even take it with me, but it stays at home. I think I will be happy for a while on this setup. I do agree with you though, the PIxel is such a workhorse. With so many devices I probably haven't used it (Pixel 7 Pro) as much as I should, but every time I do use it, I love it!
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Bro that intro… totally how I felt after YOU made me buy a fold 4 (I’m still using my 14pro but it’s mostly sitting next to me all day)… so refreshing to use a phone and actually feel that this piece of tech is amazing
Greetings from the 3rd world 😊
I switched to Android about 8 years ago and haven't really looked back since. The freedom it provides is simply unbeatable. None of the little ecosystem advantages can compete with a device that just lets me do what I want to do. The financial aspect certainly helps, too. Seems to me that the Apple ecosystem is mostly for casual users that stick to the usual apps, very specific kinds of power users, and, of course, Americans.
I feel the best way to go about things in today's day and age is to have an iPhone as well as an android phone in your pocket. That's what I have seen people doing and it truly the best way of not missing out on anything.
The problem with battery is more about phone usage. I switch from Android to Apple with the 13 mini and my personal experience as a non heavy user. The STAND BY battery is amazing, this phone last me over 1 day. Battery drain while is not being used is bad on certains Android phones.
And here I switched to 13 mini from big slab android flagship and I love the 13 mini due to it’s size, battery is doing great for me, getting 6hrs+ SOT (yes, fr)
I use the 13mini for work and S23ultra for personal and it's the perfect set-up ...best of both worlds and outlook calendars and emails sync perfectly ...especially now that I can put my personal and work appointments on the same calendar so I know they don't clash.
Awesome combo right! I think I just need to do a fresh install on the Mini and see if it that helps with my battery issues. I think it downloaded all my 14 Pro Max apps into it when I restored from iCloud. That was silly of me...
@@AlexGTech Yeah mad combo and I forgot to even mention the 13 mini is good for the car because of the magsafe mount (which keeps it charged). Non magsafe mounts are a nuisance and I don't want to risk the S-pen long term with magsafe cases.
Also having the same credit card stored on both phones lets you leave either one behind when you're just running into store for a minute.
Gotta love having money
@@emperornephew6487 I do like having money ...which I didn't have until I read/listened to books like "Limitless" by Jim Kwik and realised the limits I was subconsciously putting on myself - one of those being the self-limiting language I was using.
@@Kruse1 bet one language is living in a 1st world country
I normally flip flop back and forth from android to iphone and use the previous one as a backup to keep both ecosystems going
That's a great approach. I'd love one day for us to have a "universal" ecosystem but tha's maybe just a dream...
My note ten broke and I used an iPhone that my sister never used since she got the iPhone 13 and my God it was hell... Never in my life did I hated a device with such a passion....
I switched from 12 PM to S23 ultra, and I can say "I can do more on my s23 ultra" so I decide to sell my 12 PM last week. Finally I'm totally android user right now. Sometimes I feel apple lack on invasion. About the dynamic island, really... I still not interest on it :(
03:55 There must be something wrong with your iPhone.
Even my daily driven iPhone 12 mini with a battery health of 94 lasts much longer than that.
I rarely have to charge it more often than once a day.
To be fair: I do have background location turned off for many apps, and I take it easy on the screen brightness.
Yes, I think there is something wrong. I just realised that I restored from backup and all my 14 Pro Max apps that were installed on that, came down to the Mini where I barely use a handful of apps. Will try a fresh install, hope that sorts it out
Why do ppl say mini screen is too small for text reading? Most have used the SE or 6 and the mini has same size text slightly larger screen. It was perfectly readable, it’s just eyes have adapted to larger displays of bigger made phones
Hi. You pulled me over the line. I made the switch to S23 ultra too. And had the same experience with withdrawal symptoms the first days 😄. But now, a month later, I'm loving this device more and more! But.... I've gone all the way. And sold my apple watch 7 too. And now I'm using the galaxy watch 5. And health,sleep and exercise is waaaaaay better on apple watch 😑....
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Wow, glad to hear Chris! I couldnt get on with the Galaxy Watch myself, but hoping to give it another go when the 6 comes out later this year.
It’s definitely time for Samsung to come with their A game on the galaxy watch 6 pro. They have it hit it out the park like they did with the ultra
I own a 13 Mini and I find the battery to be great. In my view, the 13 Mini is the best phone Apple ever made. It's perfect and I am a long time Android user. I've owned all sorts of different phones. For the moment, I am with Apple, but the phone that would make me switch back to Android is the Sony Xperia 1V. Even that phone won't make me part with my Mini, but if the Mini dies and I can't get another one, it might be the Sony. I've been a very long time fan of all things Sony.
I owned the mini for over.a year and a half….. and the battery is a huge problem for me along with it getting really hot degrading thebattery. If I want to go travel or go hiking, an extra portable batterypack is absolutely mandatory.
@@Lugiox It's actually strange, because early on, I felt there was a battery issue, but for the last 6 months or more, I have had no problem at all. It usually lasts 2 days, but I am not a heavy user. I've never had a problem with it overheating unless I use wireless charging in the car and then it gets cooked. I stopped doing that and only charge by cable in the car now. I do also have a portable battery pack that can hold about 4-5 complete charges. That comes in really handy if I have forgot to charge and I'm dashing out to work. My Wife has the 12 Mini and there is a noticable difference in the lack of battery power. The 13 seemed to solve that and I still remain very happy with the phone. I am conxidering upgrading to the 15 Pro. As much as I love the small and compact nature of the Mini, I do find it hard to text/use whatsapp etc. I think it's unbeatable for people on the move and need portability. It obviously lacks in the gaming, movies arena etc. I'm not as bothered about that.
Hey Alex. I recently switched to an iPhone 13 pro max from my Samsung Note 8 and I must say, I find myself using my phone less often. The iPhone's performance is smooth and all, coming from a 7 year old device but the screen looks washed out compared to the Note 8 screen. There isn't a lot to do on the iPhone. Hardly any customisation to mention the least, no flexibility. Overall, I have had a pretty boring experience and I haven't even had the iPhone for up to a month.
Same experience here with iPhone 13 mini. iPhones are so boring and not flexible
That is exactly how I've bene feeling for so long. Honestly, it's been ok as doing these reviews means I get to enjoy other devices, but as a consumer I've felt the same as you, bored!
100%
It's something called Jailbreak...
i switched from note 8 to 13 pro max as well... i love iphone, it is fast (lightroom renders so fast), it has all the convinience like smscodes to clipboard, clipboard on watch to iphone, familyalbum, airdrop... but it is so closed and buttoned up, all apps are full with ads unless you pay for them... i do not enjoy this phone, but i would miss it because of the watch and seamless experience with family.. im stuck and i cant get out. hate this feeling
I am using Samsung watch Active 2 with iphone. My need, I am okay with 80-90 percent of accuracy of fitness data, my main concern is getting call alert on watch.
And after using apple watch for over a year, watch SE 44 mm; my anxiety for battery is there every time I need to extend beyond my working day around 8 pm [not using for all alerts, only necessary alerts and notifications]. For all practical purpose, it will be around 20 percentage or less.
So I gave trial to watch Active 2 [this is 2 year old model which I purchased with S21 ultra]. And Watch Active 2 gives me happy battery life of 2 and half days with all alerts enabled. And with that, I use my galaxy buds plus / Airpods pro depending on my mood and place. Airpods pro causes me earache after long use and buds plus don't fit well for physical activities.
My iPhone 13 Mini has been used since 6 am. I have used GPS for walking, streaming music and texting all morning. It's now noon and my battery life is at 95%. I have never had a problem with battery life.
I’ve been a Samsung user since day 1 and switched to Apple eco system a few months ago. Got the 13 mini and ipad mini, so far so good. I got no problem with the battery of the 13 mini for me as I only use for banking and as a phone. All my media consumption is through my ipad mini.
iPhone 13 mini is best phone i ever had (Had flahship samsung's, LG's, Sony's, OnePlus'es). Its handy, powerfull and have big enough screen for gaming, web browsing with good battery performance. I dont want to have 6.1" inch brick in pocket. Mini with 5.4" screen fit perfectly.
I get two or three days out of my iPhone Mini 13. I seldom use it for calling however. I use it a lot for financial stuff (I have the Apple card) and for social media stuff. Like you I have an iWatch (Series 3 w/cellular). When I dash out for short errands, I wear the iWatch to pay for coffee/food and/or receive the odd phone call. On your switch to Android, it's cool. They have similar capabilities.
Really enjoying your videos! I've been with the Apple ecosystem for 15 years as well and am contemplating switching to the Fold 5. However like you, I can't give up my Apple Watch Ultra and am trying to figure out a way to keep using my watch with a "cheaper iPhone". Does this mean that your apple watch is linked to your iPhone mobile number and continues to sync your health data etc to that phone and is completely independent of your main android device? I have also heard of people using their apple watch with an android device however with limited functions. Be interesting to understand how you've set yours up and if you're using all of your apps (for example WhatsApp etc) with your android device which means you won't receive notifications on your watch? In other words, aside from functioning as a watch, does it do anything else with your setup? I'd like to at least continue to use the Health apps (too much history to lose) with mine and maintain my apple subscriptions (e.g. family sharing). Cheers
12:29 interesting. Tastes vary. I find the squared-off iPhones _much_ more comfortable to use (and hold) for long periods. It’s the rounded-edge phones that I really notice the extra weight and awkwardness with larger phones, because I need a much more forceful grip. The squared-off edges make it easy to hold with less effort and less force, IME .
I was suffering with a buggy and awful iPhone 12 since it's release and I made the decision to get a S23 Ultra when it was announced. Well, it has been the best decision I've made so far. I was in the apple ecosystem and had iphones for an entire decade (before that I had androids) and I loved each iPhone I got up until the 12. It constantly had problems and it felt so boring to use. I initially had that apple ecosystem withdrawal when I bit the bullet and switched, but I got over it pretty quick and I don't use my iPhone at all anymore LOL. I will say the galaxy watches Samsung sells are way more functional and fun to use than apple watches. I used an apple watch 1 and 3 and they felt pretty basic and boring, but now I have a Galaxy watch 4 classic and I have no regrets ditching those watches. It's funny to see all the fellow ex-apple users expressing such relief after switching and it is so true!
Yeah, the main reason I still own a mini iPhone is for iMessage in case BlueBubbles stops working. Since it's a tertiary device for me, the battery life is fine.
Yes, I'm definitely not the target customer for this phone, but in this, very 'niche' use case, it's doing what I want it to do...
@@AlexGTech Mhm. The 12 mini was my main phone before switching to the Duo 2. Folding phones are going to be my main device from now on.
I have the Fold 3 just laying around as a back up device and im on the iPhone 13 Pro Max, I skipped on the 14 Pro Max but im definetly gonna be getting the iPhone 15 PM in a couple of months
I totally understand ya there. I love Airpods Pro 2 and Apple Watch Ultra. They are amazing but the iPhone iOS is such a big piece of 💩 and it is hard to tolerate it just for headphones and watch. I was using Z fold 4 together with iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra for training and Airpods Pro 2 during sleeps. Recently I got too scared of the possibility of Fold 4 screen cracking. As a result, I sold everything and got S23 Ultra, Buds 2 Pro and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. The phone is the best but now I have lots of problems. I can hear construction work during sleep in my Buds 2 Pro because the ANC is not that good, my Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is working terribly with Fitbod app for trainings - it fails syncing sometimes and it won't let me modify weight and reps on the watch itself. I am thinking of doing the same thing as you. I need proper training and good sleep back please 😂
I had the apple watch ultra when I owned the iPhone 13 Pro but when I switched to S23 Ultra, I also switched to the Watch5 Pro and I LOVE that watch even more than the Apple Watch.
Hello. Tell me, how about battery life with watch 5 pro? I also switched from iphone to galaxy, but I still using aw8 and I am planning to get watch 5 pro or some of huawei models...
@@FFF-gx3bu 3 days on normal use, 2 on heavy use. Battery is amazing. :)
Alex, I switched from iPhone 12 Pro Max to a Fold 4 then to an S23 Ultra. I also have a MBP 14. The switch to Samsung made me run out and by a Windows laptop. I have not looked back at all. There is no chance of me switching back to Apple anything soon. I am loving Android and its integration with Windows and the Windows experience. Freedom! Oh and I bought a Samsung Galaxy Watch Pro 5. Heaven!
Decided to get a s23u had it for 2 weeks its the best phone as of now such a beast so much you can change the design is beautiful the battery life is fantastic thats with qhd 120hz it will easily last a whole day ive gotten over 8 hours of sot with about 20% left being off charger for a day and a half the camera is so versatile its great the display and performance are the best
It's amazing for sure - but I'm giving mine up and staying with the 13 Mini. Love the S23 Ultra, though. Enjoy your phone!
ive got a macbook air M1 and 2020 Ipad 12.9" for the apple ecosystem, Apple TV 4K as my streaming hub with my LG OLED, Google Nest Audio for my smart speaker and a 512GB S23 Ultra in cream for my phone, and as for a smart watch i dont use one, i just use a hugo boss watch. This is all currently working great for me and im not missing an iphone or apple watcn at all tbh.
I’ve been using the iPhone 13 mini as my only device since it came out and I cannot confirm your battery issue. My battery health is down to 88% but it still lasts easily through the whole day while being connected to the Apple Watch Ultra. Maybe something is draining your battery?
I think so, I just realised as I was responding to comments that I restored it from backup and it installed all the apps I had on the 14 Pro Max. God knows how many apps, but I only use a handful so I wonder if it's backgroudn updates, etc... I will do a fresh install and see if it helps 👊🏼
I have been a APPLE user all my life, hard Apple boy , but i have now switched to S23ULTRA now, and i CANT even understand now how i have let apple take my money so much haha. like ATM i feel apple is still in 2005 , the S23 ULTRA and samsung phones are so ahead of apple that words is almost empty.
now when i have the S23ULTRA the 14promax felt like a stoneage phone, i had a hard time when i got the 13pro max,i felt i payd for the same all over again, i was almost like (WTF am i doing) nothing made sense anymore. i still own macbook 14pro and ipad pro 12.9, i feel on the laptop and pad side apple is the way to go. but PHONE ? like WHAT. the 14promax i TOTAL scam i feel, the NEW chip and the bluebubbels etc etc. like what am i doing i felt haha. im paying for the same shit all the time, there is ZERO inovation and zero new stuff and we are in 2023.
the S23ULTRA is FLAWLESS with my airpods and my mac and ipad, its ZERO problem using s23ultra with those devices. i use it EVERYDAY for work, and my hobys, FLAWLESS. samsung rly gives u the best tech and a FREEDOM, for what u want to do.
and the battery on the s23ultra is total owning my old 14promax. total owning it. and the FLAWLES chip and phone system on the s23ultra is just awsome.
S23ULTRA rly OPEND my tech mind and my nerd mind of tech and what i love, i just dont understand HOW i could defend and defend the phone and buys for my friends and GF etc all these years hahaha. they all told me, WHY are U wasting money on the same stuff ALL the time. and i defended and defendet my purches.
but now with the s23ultra in my hand i rly feeel dumb and can see and feel all the money i have wasted hahaha..
There is NO way i will ever WASTE money on a iphone ever again. and i have a college that still has his s21ultra , that phone is LIGHTning fast and ZERO problem , sick phone. and that phone came in 2021, and it looks insane good, screen , camera , and battery. and its LONG WAY ahead of 14promax, and thats a s21ultra that came in 2021. like wtf are apple doing.
if steve jobs was hare he had probly Cried hahaha no CAP
I always wonder what Steve Jobs would say/do if he saw some of the decisions made by his successor... And I agree with you, the S23 Ultra is quite possibly the best smartphone I've ever used. The more I discover its features and capabilities, the more I am amazed... Started taking pictures with ExpertRAW recently and OMG 🤯
Never ever have I dropped a phone. Isn't really hard to hold on to it. The only time I can let it slide is if u have arthritis but most of u r way to young to have that so there shouldn't be an issue holding on to stuff. Yes I run every device naked. Cases ruin the devices feel and slickness.
I switched to a 13PM in 2021 and I like it a lot. I‘m not a big fan of lightning cable and adapter but well it works. I bought the airpods pro 2nd gen that are awesome. Coming from Android I was pretty sceptical but well I‘m really happy with my Apple experience. After nearly 18 months battery life is still amazing and the phone is fast and smooth. The video cam is great.
What android phone were you using? Just curious. I’ve had my 14 PM since launch and I’m planning on changing to Android after 6 years of using this phone since Android has been coming into my radar as of late. Im probably going to keep an eye on the Samsungs to see how well they’d be in the next 5-6 years. My last 2 phones were a iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy S4. So I might go back to a Samsung in like 2028-2029
@@rb0042 My last Android phones were Huawei P30 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10+. The S10+ has the pink line of death - another display error I've had with Samsung phones.
@@leroyrs ah ok, Yh that sucks. Hopefully the new Samsungs have fixed their displays, since I want to try their flagships in 5-7 years time. Can’t wait to see how iOS and Android would be like on that time. I feel like Samsung are catching up to Apple, so I’m intrigued. Apple are going to need to increase their feature set for the iPhone to keep me around when the iPhone 20 comes out, if they’re like right now, I’m probs going to switch to Samsung. I hope your enjoying your 13 PM
The only thing I miss about the iPhone is Things 3. Couldn't find a comparable app yet.
I’ve had the mini for two weeks now and it’s never got below 45% remaining battery by the end of the day. Often it’s nearly 60% full! What the hell do you guys do with your phones!!??
I’m going through the same dilemma as you and hearing you express your concerns makes it seem like you are still in half minds about your decision. Yes, it is indeed extremely difficult to get out of the ecosystem and almost all people who have another Apple device, have an iPhone even if they have an Android device as their main phone.
In summary - you can have an Android phone for their features, but if you are into the Apple ecosystem then it gets extremely difficult to get out, and its not worth the effort in most cases.
Maybe try the regular Pro size as a middle ground? The battery on the mini was a huge dealbreaker. Now my eyes has gotten worse lately because I’m always in front of a screen all day (for work stuff) and that’s another dealbreaker…
I am serioulsy considering that, maybe even the 12 Pro. Yes, the battery and display are not great here. I do love the size and it's doing what I want it to do, so will think about that for a while longer... Good to see you here Joe!
@@AlexGTech Yeah I really wanted the 13 mini but my spec head was leaning me to the Pro during the time lol
I started leaving the Apple ecosystem when i changed my iPad for a Samsung Tab S6. I loved it. Then i realized Google is waaaay smarter than siri (besides, is bilingual; so i didnt have yo choose on recognising my contacts in spanish or playing a song in english)... and then i made the leap with the Samsung S21 back in the day... and im still happy with it. Now i have the S22, the Tab S8 and even the buds (free with the Tab S8!!!!) plus the Galaxy Watch. I loved my apple watch, but i preffer this ecosystem in which even my TVs are in).
Currently using a Nothing Phone 1 and an iPad Mini 6 for my ecosystem gap filler.
The ipad mini is bae! Every time I go to the apple store, I'm tempted to grab one
Hey Alex, I have no issues with iPhone 13 mini battery, it holds for really busy day or two days of typical use, three days with just sitting at idle, but after two months with S23 Ultra I barely touching iPhone. Same as you, I like small size, but.. As age going on, my eyes are not that good, I have issues to clearly see smaller texts, so most probably that small phone is not for me. Will see in few next months, considering sell my mini and keep just S23U, I have no relationship with AW as you have :)
I have to figure out how to buy Galaxy Book from my country as Samsung does not sell those here in Czech Republic. Aboard purchase is possible, but in case of repair I will have to send it aboard and it takes longer. And sadly I will miss Czech layout keypoard, but that extra features which I can get with Samsung laptop instead of "generic" Winodows one... Tough decision what to do...
Yes, I am really enjoying the convenience of it but I am glad I am not reliant on the battery as it seems to be draining too quickly for me. I do wonder if a fresh install (instead of recovering from Backup) would be best. In fact, that is so obvious, as I am writing this, I am realising a lot of the apps on the mini are not in use but are probably checking for updates and still communicating 😣 I had so many iOS apps on the 14 Pro Max, but now only need a handful so will remove them and see if it helps, or do a fresh install. Tough one on buying the Galaxy Book! I never really understand the logic in Samsung’s logistics sometimes…
@@AlexGTech Hope you can figure out battery on mini. Good luck.
My mini have about 50 apps at all and most of them have background data and notifications dissabled. So sitting on table doing nothing it is just bit over 1% battery per hour with BT and Wifi on, even with celluar plan,. It works well for Teams calls as my customer have strict policy from which device you can log in and how. Much more convenient on iPhone/iPad than Android.
@@AlexGTech And for that laptops, I guess Samsung avoid small markets where customers are used to have localized products = need keyboard for all wierd letters like žščřůúaěéň. Small market, specific language and low buying power makes our market unfriendly for Samsung.
Btw, there was some special deals on Samsung S23 series, S23 Ultra 12/512 here hSamsung price set to 39500 CZK, last week you was able to buy it at 25120 CZK with no conditions - no trade in, no student discount... 36% off just two months after release.
Year ago there was similar deal for Galaxy Tabs. S8 Ultra with 5G modem full price 33,5k CZK, but you was able to get it for just 20k CZK, 40% off
U can make the display and words bigger on the mini
@@GenoXL74 sure, you can, but less content on screen
That’s crazy that the iPhone battery is dying that fast. I have a lower battery health on my 12 mini (smaller battery to begin with), use it as my daily driver, and sounds like it lasts longer than your 13 mini. Maybe trouble shoot? Specific app draining it?
My thoughts as well.
The battey health indicator is not reliable when your battery has a defect.
My iPhone 12 mini lasts a full day on one nightly charge, when I’m not stressing it too much.
I think it must be all the 14 Pro Max apps that I installed when restoring from backup. I cant think of any other reason, will give it a fresh install and see if it helps
Só I did the opposite. Been using android forever and got iPhone 13 mini and put my sim card in it. I cannot use the 13 mini as my only phone, it is way too small. Typing long messages is horrendous. Battery life is not so bad since I do any social media and watching videos on my android phone. I want to try getting a iPhone 14 plus, for the bigger screen, longer battery life, and lighter than iPhone pro phones. Thinking about getting a bad esn fold 3 for Android use since it will be on wifi anyway.
The only reason I'm planning to get back to ios is the 13 mini. I just got tired to have these huge phablets in my pocket and except a very few examples, there are no compact alternatives on android, wich is a huge shame....
I love this size! If I can figure out a way of making the battery last a bit longer, I'd be happy!
S23 is extremely good ironically i think its the smallest phone samsung makes.
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I switched from S21 Ultra to Iphone 14 pro. First i was terribly frustrated because even my S21 Ultra with Exynos processor was performing better than my 14 pro. And my frustration was doubled when S23 was launched as Apple was literally destroyed by Samsung. As a current IOS user i think it is un arguable that in every aspect of hardware (camera, GPU, CPU, performance in general) Samsung is much better.
However, i really liked IOS more than Android, and i am not complaining at all about feeling unfree in an ecosystem or poor personalization features, multi tasking etc. Maybe because i am a simple user or for whatever it is. What i noticed is i have always loved Spen and the first months i was really missing it, however, i got used to the situation and now i am thinking that maybe i was using my Spen a lot with my Note phones just because it was there, not because i really needed it. Taking quick notes is really cool with Spen but not a big loss. I never need my phone to take serious meeting notes as i already have my Ipad Mini which is great for taking notes. (I have to confess that Spen is better than Apple Pencil as it makes you feel the real writing experience but Apple pencil is still ok)
Apps in IOS seem better and well optimized. For ex, for any mature user, banking apps are essentials in a phone. The bank app which i use most works better in my IOS than in my Android phone. I love most of the IOS app which are very user friendly and make you feel that they are designed with a special care for the IOS users. Apple Music, Podcasts and some other free app features such as Freeform are great! I realized that what Apple gives to the users a "limited" ecosystem which makes you feel special. It is limited in the sense of you can't customize it as you desire however the content it has is HUGE and joyful. (btw, I don't know why i have liked more the colors and how the things appear on my Apple screen Although Samsung is the screen display manufacturer.)
Additionally although still very lazy, Apple continues improving IOS ecosystem with new features which is an important task as it is the only precious thing that Apple has. IOS is the KPI of Apple as in all other hardware aspects Iphone is just a simple phone.
I used to buy Samsung phones since 2006 and almost every Samsung phone gave me issues!!! It wasn’t until I switched to iPhone in 2019 and I could not be any happier.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Pixel 7 just use GBoard for voice recognition which you can use on the S23 Ultra?
Yes, but somehow... it's not the same! It looks the same. But the performance on the Pixel is miles better. Very weird.
My main phone is the very same iPhone 13 mini in red. Maybe it is because I don't have an Apple Watch - I hardly ever use more than 60% battery on a regular day. Listening to podcast, some social media, maybe some photos. I really have to push it to get a low battery warning...
I think it's to do with the fact I used 'Restore from backup' instead of doing a fresh install. Will give that a go as there are too many apps in there that came from my 14 Pro MAx that I dont need to be there...
Question from me: WHY do you use a iPhone 13 Mini just to sync the Apple Watch? Why you spend so much money just for that? Why not a iPhone 12 downwards? 11, SE? They do the job also and it’s much cheaper. Just for my understanding.
I really wanted the Mini as so many people kept saying how amazing it was. I bought it second hand fo4 400 so not too bad. But yeah, a regular 12 or 13 would probably be a better choice. Will see... will give it a few more weeks and decide what to do
Funny lil skit you got there in the intro 😂
Thank you! I enjoyed that part too 😃
I wear Garmin Watches. LOL. and that syncs well with the Garmin Connect APP on my iPhone 8 Plus. LIVE IS EASIER.
Honestly I am beyond being tempted! I'm definitely getting one soon
If you never use or want to use an Apple Watch but everyone is on iPhone in my family can the S23 Ultra work? Thanks!
I have Apple 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy earbuds, iPad Pro, PC laptop. You can actually make it all work!
Just buy a nice high end Garmin watch and it can be used with both Apple AND Andoid. 🙃
Yes, I will 100% get one soon. Gotta try and see if I can simplify my ecosystem
Amazing video.
I switched from IPhone to the pixel 5 in 2020, then on to Samsung s22 ultra. I kept my apple watch and an old iPhone SE for around 6 months before selling my watch as I've no plans on switching back to iPhone anytime soon.
Thank you Steve!! Teh watch is probably the last piece of the puzzle for me. I just wish it was easier for usto use whatever hardware we like without having to worry about ecosystems...
@@AlexGTech yeah I agree. I've tried android watch and it was terrible at the time and I do miss the apple watch but hopefully it will work with other devices at some point even if it syncs with the iPad
My last Mac was the eMac, a student version of the first i Mac. You know: those colorful transparent all-in-one Macs with a monitor tube inside.
I loved the Macintosh world, but after MacOs 9.2 the world wasn't animore what it used to be. My first Smartphone wasn't the iPhone but the Samsung Galaxy S1. From a Rebel System with the Slogan: "Don't do evil" Apple changed to a snobbish Lifestyle. Thank God I never paid a single Penny/Cent on iTune.
you can switch to Galaxy Watch if you like to, or get the SE 2020 for a hundred bucks and sell your Mini iPhone to keep your Watch Ultra running
Do you wear phone cases day to day or do you rock the phone without a case? Just wondering to see how you durability has been if used without a case for the 23 ultra or iphone.
S23 Ultra 100% on a case all day. I only remove it for videos as it looks better 😂 The Mini is naked. The Fold 4 has only a skin on it when I am in the studio, but when I go out with it, it goes on a case. The 14 Pro Max was also on a case before I sold it. I am way too clumsy!
I've always been an Android user and last year I tried the iPhone 13 pro for six months and it wasn't a bad experience but I didn't like it,i switched over to android and bought a oppo Find x5 pro.
I'm not in apple ecosystem. But I love using an iPhone because of stability and security. And I'm not dealing with unnecessary apps and programs that you have preinstalled on android. But mostly, iphone is independent from google itself.
That being said, I also hate today's size of the phones. Just too big and heavy. Having a feeling like I'm carrying around a laptop or tablet. Phones should be compact, and thankfully, I think that compact phones are slowly coming back.
13 mini is perfect, but battery life is terribly bad.
And I'm sure there's a way to have a bigger battery or software optimization that will help with it.
Zenfone 9 for example. Not that bigger, from 13 mini, but can triple its battery life.
Was about to order zenfone 9, also perfect phone, but only 2 years of updates made me want to look somewhere else.
I use both ecosystems as well and I use the Samsung s20 ultra as my daily driver and the iPhone 12 mini. I love my freedom to switch between ecosystems on the fly. I also use the iPad Pro and mini 6. And I just got the Apple Watch Series 7. As I used a Samsung gear s3 frontier for years now and I needed a new watch. Since I’m planning on getting a new battery for my Samsung watch. But it is the best tech decision I’ve made in a while.
Sorry. I’m spoiled with tech that works. My apple devices are work horses and when i pull out an iPhone i need that puppy to work and it does 98% of the time. It’s not slow i get the updates on time every time, my cameras are great battery is still solid(considering it is a 2 year old phone) it runs iOS 16.5 beta with little to no issues at all. And all of my other devices just talk perfectly with each other. Nothing like taking a picture with my iPhone and i go to my iPad and its there in my camera roll as well ready for me to do post work. I’ve been using iPhones since iPhone original and i can honestly say it has been the best user experience I’ve had by far. Android didn’t cut it for me( Samsung left a bad taste in my mouth) and windows just couldn’t do what IOS does.
I totally get that! Nothing wrong with sticking with stuff that works for you👊🏼 I've had a bad experience with Samsung last year too. I could not get on with the S22U. But for my needs, the S23U seems to tick many more boxes. I really want to see Apple come back and deliver on smartphones (beyond amazing hardware) but I can't help and think that their priorities lie elsewhere now. which is also good. Honesstly, I've had enough of holding rectangular bricks 🤣 It's time for something more futuristic, in my opinion
What name of the clock or the app you use on your samsung Lock Screen?? Please
Great video. I really want to leave the Apple ecosystem but I can’t convince my family to switch. I don’t know if I can go all out with the kids still using old iPhones. It’s so easy to FaceTime them. I guess this is a first world problem too. 😢
yeah, we're a family of 4. Wife and son on iPhones, me and daughter on Sammy's...the wife gets on me about group chats with every one on iPhones and two of us are not...first world problems indeed!
Just use Whatsapp for videocalls?
If you use airmessage or BlueBubbles you can still use your apple watch and get all your iMessages. As long as you have data. It's what i do
I love the face in the corner thing. We get more smiling face and more b-roll. Well done!
Oh thank you so much! Trying everything to keep you happy and entertained 😉
I ttoally disagree with you about the iPhone 13 mini. First the battery life. Mine last about 3 days normally. You must have something wrong with your settings or battery. I am a light user but use it more thba you do. I upgraded from the iPhone SE2. The face ID, better screen, longer battery life and smaller size are all great for me.
Must be the fact I restored from backup, I am convinced that a fresh install will only mean I download the few apps that I actually use rather than the backup which has all the 14 Pro Max apps that I had! Way too many that are probably trying to update in the background and causing the battery drain… not sure, will try that though before doing anything else.
@@AlexGTech Thanks for the eresponse. For reference: I did a restore, not a clean install.
iPhone mini is 5.4'. Asus ZenFone 9 is 5.9'. it would be nice to be have more 5.9' with same battery capacity than a S23 or iPhone 14/Pro. The best compromise.
That's a great point. Hoping I can figure out what is causing my battery to drain, maybe its all the apps that I dont need anymore, not sure...
I have the iPhone 13 Mini as my work phone and the battery life is just fine. I charge it every other day or so. I use it at work to listen to spotify and browse the web.
Spotify is running usualy from 4 to 6 hours a day on average on mobile 5G. Today it was at 100% when i went to work and around 80% when i got home.
Tomorrow evening im going to charge it again. So for a phone this small i think the battery is pretty good. I think your used phone just has a bad battery the 97% health is a small indicator of that.
But yeah i only use that thing at work and its the only Apple product that i have. My daily driver is the Asus Zenphone 9. Allso a small phone cause i hate big ones.
Has lots of power with good screen and amazing battery for its size. 🙂
Try some Garmin watch. Than you don't need to have an iPhone. You don't need to charge so often. AWU is so overrated.
Oh man, I am SO tempted!! Which one would you recommend, Phonenix series? (I am a total noob on Gamins btw 🤣)
@Alex Gear & Tech Epix 2, Fenix 7 at the top end; Instinct 2X, Forerunner 265, or Fenix 6 Pro at the middle; Forerunner 245M/255; or Instinct 1 on a budget.
I was long time Android fan had a few Samsung phones (S5 & S7) which served me well. I went the Apple route in 2018 with the iPhone 10 replacing my old Samsung S7. Since then I have had a few iPhones. I got a wild hair up my a$$ last year and purchased a Samsung Z Flip 4 for work to replace my iPhone 13 mini. I have to say that I am truly disappointed with this Samsung device as it is a pain to deal with the MS apps required for work. That experience has spoiled any thought of purchasing a Samsung device in the near future.
Try a Garmin Fenix or Epix smartwatch and you won't miss your Apple watch Ultra, unless you need the cellular piece. The sleep battery life and health tracking on the Garmin watches is way more robust than the Apple watch. The OLED display on the Epix 2 is just as bright at the Apple watch and 8 days of battery life is more enjoyable and less stressful. Great videos.
100% considering that Fenix! Looks awesome! And thank you 🙏🏼
Nearby share beta app dropped about 2 weeks ago for pc, you might want to look onto it and perhaps this year with the fold or the s24 we might get a new galaxy book and watch and the buds 3 pro so there is a lot to look forward to. As always love you content, keep it going!
Will definitely look at that! Have been building a PC for gaming but it’s powerful enough for creative work too, so could be a good alternative when I want to share between devices. A decent Android watch would be awesome too!
@@AlexGTech there's also an app called NearDrop for macOS that I recently discovered and, even with the limitation of only being able to transfer from phone to Mac, it works very well. Might worth a try!
I have the fold 4 and I'm loving it I never own a iPhone
Only thing I miss on my 13 mini is a telephoto lens but I use my canon digital camera for that.
I had my IPhone 6s for about 3 years, i loved that phone, it was perfect for my needs, then i upgraded to an iPhone XR, i was gutted, there wasn't much difference tbh, i felt like i had wasted my money, i think iPhones are so overated, i am seriously considering switching back to Samsung, think they are a better phone.
I read about the founder of the Casetify brand in Forbes. Very inspiring what you can achieve these days at a young age.
wow, I will look that up, always wondered. Very strong Marketing...
I use a s23 and a 12 mini. Both and pros and cons. I like compact phones.
I keep switching from apple to Android and then try the new apple device and back to Android...
Currently on pixel 7 pro from Samsung galaxy s23 and iPhone 14 before that...
Pixel has the best camera amongst them all and seriously it's miles ahead with its AI... And plus the additional editing features that I can make the picture suit my liking... Not a single blurry photo and even if there is, the unblur option is so good, it really works... But it's rarely necessary...
Love the 7 pro... Want to keep it till it's working... It's so good..
I love my Pixel 7 Pro though I am really not using it that much these days. It's a shame it came out when so many other phones are out, massively underrated, super classy phone. After using the Pixel 6 Pro and its speech-to-text stuff, I've never been able to find another device that can do it so well. Until the 7 Pro came out!
@@AlexGTech I so agree... It's very underrated... Also availability is an issue.. It's available in India though.. So I could get it here.. 😊
I use my 13 mini as my main phone as it’s small and convenient. I use my Fold 4 as my social media and multitasking and leave it at home. - Sydney Australia.
I have iphone 14 pro max, I was a little disappointed not much difference between my iPhone 2020 se, a little clearer a little faster, but extremely heavy and it feels like you might drop it being top heavy. I had a note 3 back in 2013 loved it and the camera and things you could do with it put the iPhone to shame. That was back when every 2 years you got phone with contract, I just used it on wifi because I liked the apple ecosystem were you could back up iPhone to iTunes. At the time android did not have anything similar. The other turn off was back then I was never able to get another operating system update for the note 3, I understand nowadays android gets several updates. I also have the iwatch,bought that just to see the hype and I think I would feel lost without it. I know there are samsung smart watches. With the cost of high end phones it's hard to jump ship that often. I would be curios what do you think you could get for trade in on iphone 14 pro max 1tb storage next year if you were to move into upcoming s24 ultra.
The entry level iphones did not offer enough to trade better off in my cell phone museum. I would like to see a video how to make the transition from one ecosystem to the other, how to trade in phone for best price, or sell out right. Thought your video was Great had to watch because of iphone 13 mini, I just got one for my 86 yr old mother that had my iphone se 2016. She dropped it and shattered screen so I thought it was time to upgrade. I hate to say it I think I would be more satisfied, I like that size and weight of phone over the iphone 14 pro max, aI thought I would give bigger screen phone a try, it took several months but larger phone growing on me.
Totally get that, I think Apple have been missing a trick on the software side. iOS has been great for a long time but feels too same-y. The hardware is incredible, especially display and cameras but I do feel like more needs to be done on software features. Also I see how you feel about the larger phones, as soon as Apple brought the bigger displays (was it 6S/7S or something?) I was hooked! Hope your mother gets on ok with the Mini!
What is your icon pack? Looks awesome
I want a S23 Ultra but my Apple Watch and Apple Pay is stopping me. I have a cellular Ipad but I’m not going to carry that around when I’m not working. I’m torn lol
sweet icon pack on the s23 ultra. mind sharing the icon pack's name?
Sure, it's called Gladient - I got it applied via Nova Launcher
@@AlexGTech awesome thanks!
I switched from Android to Apple solely because of the 13 mini. Don't get me wrong - the Galaxies have some great bells and whistles, but I'm not hauling a tea tray around all day.
Are you able to get whatsapp notification on your apple watch ultra while using the s23u as your main device?
I tried replacing my iPhone with an Android device. Committed completely by buying a Samsung flagship, letting go iMessage, using Tidal for music, relying heavily on WhatsApp and so on. Didn’t get into the Samsung ecosystem and tried to hide the bloatware that came with the device. The hardware was great but I mostly hated the experience. I had no interest in customizing my display settings.
Iphone is for people that want to look at the same display setup for ever understanding
Like you I was with Apple for 4/5 years but wanted to get out of the ecosystem so I traded in my 14 pro for the s23 and like you issues switching over apps and banking getting use to finger print unlock thinking mmm have I made a mistake??? Plus trying to remember passwords nightmare 😅now put a screen protector on fingerprint reader even worse 😞just ordered the 13 mini thinking of giving that ago like the small form factor, now having second doubts after seeing this maybe I should keep s23 ??????
So, I’m an apple and an Android user. I have an iPhone 13 and an Samsung S20 FE 5G…. I still have my Apple Watch. But the main reason is because my Omnipod insulin pump is controlled by the Samsung. However…I LOVE my Samsung. It’s in my hands most of the time.
Thanks for the review.