Galaxy S5 vs Iphone 6

[WHSmithIV]

Neither is better than the other. You'll need to learn how either of them works anyway. What to you prefer, mustard or ketchup on a hamburger? Both of them are made in China or Japan - just flip a coin.

[WHSmithIV]

Well last Monday I picked up the iphone 6, it is a nice phone for sure, and the camera is amazing. However today I was sitting on a chair and accidentally dropped it onto our wood floor and the screen cracked. This is from a measly 2 foot fall! I can't count how many times I dropped my galaxy without issue, and most were from greater heights. Im not impressed at all.

90%+ of that i-phone isn't made in the US either....... go figure.

[WHSmithIV]

I have learned in my 30 years plus as both a computer and telecom engineer, buy the cheapest option possible. The technology advances faster than the life of the product anyway. A perfectly fine working 10 year old computer still works just perfectly, but it's not as fast as new ones, operating systems keep getting improved - yes, even Android keeps getting improved. Anything you buy today is going to become already obsolete in 2 years since technology grows faster than effective lifespan for what you buy. Back up your data and contact files. Save them for the next item and load them there. Technology today has become throw away technology. When it dies, buy a new one. That is how cheap technology has become. I do fix a lot of it when it's more ecoomical to fix it for people than them buying a new one would be. I save data from their old dead ones too.

Basically, it's a case of 'pick your poison'. From my perspective as a computer and telecom engineer who went into business for myself to help people 5 years ago, buy your cheapest choice.

[Gaspipeshooter]

Well last Monday I picked up the iphone 6, it is a nice phone for sure, and the camera is amazing. However today I was sitting on a chair and accidentally dropped it onto our wood floor and the screen cracked. This is from a measly 2 foot fall! I can't count how many times I dropped my galaxy without issue, and most were from greater heights. Im not impressed at all.

Sorry to hear that. Knowing how I am with phones, mine didn't even leave the store until it has a screen protector installed and then it got encased in an Otter Box case...

[SINNER]

I was so happy to get my S5 until I realized that reception in fringe areas was horrific. My home is in a poor reception area where I had to pay attention to where I was in the house with the iPhone 5. The S5 would flat out not work anywhere in my home. Walking outside to make calls was bad enough but I would not even get voice mails and only got texts through the wifi. The 6 seems slightly better than the 5 as photos will actually send from my home on the cellular network. I am on Verizon BTW. No other network in MD is even close to their coverage.

[Hmac]

Sounds like bad luck. Generally speaking, iPhones are substantially more durable than the Galaxy series. Most recent tests indicate that the current iPhones continue that trend.

http://www.businessinsider.com/iphon...t-video-2014-9

SquareTrade's report (via The Wall Street Journal) suggests the iPhone 6 can survive after being dunked under water and dropped on the floor (although we wouldn't suggest doing either of those things with your new iPhone).

According to SquareTrade, the iPhone 6 performed better than the iPhone 5s, Galaxy S5, Moto X, and HTC One.

[SINNER]

Lifeproof cases are the ticket. I went through 3-5 phones a year using otter box cases. I have never broken a phone in a lifeproof case.

[Computalotapus]

I was a iPhone fanboy for a long time and I mean loooooong time. I tried an top of the line Android once....once, then went straight back to an iPhone. Work started getting more demanding and I had to do stuff on the go. I needed seemless syncing of files from my work laptop, home computer, and phone an easy to get to place without having to worry about buying this app or that app. Finally I made the move to a Windows Phone ( Nokia Lumia Icon w/ Windows Phone 8.1). Able to VPN to client networks with cisco and sonicwall UTMs. RDP to servers and workstation to troubleshoot problem while I am on the go. I am not a heavy app user really I just need a phone for phone calls, email, text. The main apps I use are Instagram and Tapatalk, mobile banking, CRM app for client information, and I have a RSS Feed reader installed for those long sits on the porcelain throne.

Can I do all this stuff on Android or iPhone..I could but I just find that the Windows Phone did it smoother than the others. My only complaint about the Icon is the shutter speed it slow, still takes amazing pictures and the build in photo editing software is top notch.

[GOST]

Haven't tired a Windows phone, may try one when I decide to upgrade.

[harm]

I lasted a week with the iPhone 5s. Screw that noise. Back to android for me. I felt so constricted. Open source, unlimited apps & modifiers.

Gearing up to mod my os to a more secure custom version. Not to say its perfect but its better than stock from anyone.

Regarding the screen of the iPhone - the glass they used for the 6 is designed for small surfaces and is great for bumps and jostles, but doesn't have the elasticity or strength to take even moderate falls. Sad truth people are going to spend more money on insurance claims & need more protective accessories w the iPhone 6 than any other generation.

[Hmac]

I lasted a week with the iPhone 5s. Screw that noise. Back to android for me. I felt so constricted. Open source, unlimited apps & modifiers.

Gearing up to mod my os to a more secure custom version. Not to say its perfect but its better than stock from anyone.

Regarding the screen of the iPhone - the glass they used for the 6 is designed for small surfaces and is great for bumps and jostles, but doesn't have the elasticity or strength to take even moderate falls. Sad truth people are going to spend more money on insurance claims & need more protective accessories w the iPhone 6 than any other generation.

All evidence to the contrary thus far.

I do agree that the Android platform is great for those who love to tinker. Me, I don't want to tinker. I just need a durable, reliable phone that just works, so iPhone is more suitable for my needs.

[harm]

Idk all evidence does suggest.

And life is all about choices man. You like Glock, I love myself HK. Tons of guys rock 1911's & there's that one daffy bastard in the corner with his hi point & he's stoked. That's part of freedom is we don't have to agree & that's cool. Mine suit my needs. Yours to you.

[Txfilmmaker]

Sorry to hear that. Knowing how I am with phones, mine didn't even leave the store until it has a screen protector installed and then it got encased in an Otter Box case...

Me too. I will have a heavy duty case and screen protector waiting for my 6+ to come in.

[VIPER 237]

I even had the new tempered glass screen protector from Zagg installed.

Sounds like bad luck. Generally speaking, iPhones are substantially more durable than the Galaxy series. Most recent tests indicate that the current iPhones continue that trend.

http://www.businessinsider.com/iphon...t-video-2014-9

From personal experience and already have seen other i6's with cracked screens I'm calling bs. Now they want $200 to replace the screen. If I knew this was going to happen I would've just forked out the extra $ to get the Galazy S5.

[Hmac]

I even had the new tempered glass screen protector from Zagg installed.



From personal experience and already have seen other i6's with cracked screens I'm calling bs. Now they want $200 to replace the screen. If I knew this was going to happen I would've just forked out the extra $ to get the Galazy S5.

Nah. I've had iPhones every two years since the iPhone 3. I've never used a screen protector and the most elaborate case I've ever had on an iPhone has been a Magpul case. No breaks, no cracks, no problems. Of the many, many family members and friends with iPhones, my experience mirrors theirs...no screen issues. The hospital where I work is almost all iPhone for doctors and administrators....no screen issues, including the recent switchover by many to the iPhone 6.

Anyway, as long as we're swapping anecdotes. That's mine....