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Apple Vs. Samsung: Which Brand Suits You Best?

 

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    Apple and Samsung have been one of the biggest competitors in the Cellphone industry, and it can be hard to pick which brand suits you best. However, which brand is truly better? There has been debate’s surrounding which phone is better for the longest time, whether its Apple or Samsung. How can we measure and compare the top two leading phone brands in the world? For starters, we will compare them by checking out the Samsung Galaxy S9+, and the Apple iPhone 13. 

                                                                           PRICE

    First off, both cellphones can be offered for ‘free’’ or discounted depending on which telecommunications company is chosen. This debate will be based on the original market value of the model. Apple’s iPhone 13 is starting at $799 containing about 256GB of storage. Meanwhile, The Samsung Galaxy S9+ is starting at $499 with the same amount of storage as Apple with 256GB. This makes Samsung a better choice if you’re looking for a cheaper and more affordable phone.

                                                                 BRAND RELIABILITY

    Brand Reliability is defined as the trustworthiness of a company, and both Samsung and Apple have great brand reliability when it comes to serving their customers. Apple gives their customers a choice to purchase AppleCare+ with both monthly and annual plans. Monthly plans with AppleCare+ can cost around $13.99 with annual plans of $139.99. Apple provides unlimited accidental damage protection, hardware charge, and more. Additionally, Samsung has almost the same warranty but with multiple plans. SamsungCare+ offers unlimited Repairs, theft and loss coverage, Knox guard Security and much more. SamsungCare+ offers plans in tiers with the cheapest tier 1 being $8 a month

                                                               The Pros & Cons Apple

PRO #1

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    We will start with the Pros of Apple products and the biggest innovation that makes Apple products unique is what people call ‘’The Apple Look’’. According to a website What’s the best ‘’Why do people prefer iPhone?’’ they explain ‘’the design of the device has always been both unique and refined… and the seemingly futuristic curved edges and bevelled case’’. (Duffill) Apple takes their design’s very seriously, and they always find ways to make the phone futuristic.

  PRO #2

    Another Pro that Apple products have is their frequent updates that allow users to have optimal security, fixing bugs, and better performance. As explained by REPART ‘’Apple's frequent IOS updates serve multiple purposes, including enhancing security, improving performance, introducing new features, fixing bugs, and maintaining compatibility with new hardware’’. (REPART) This is done so Apple users can have a more satisfying experience with less chances of issues.

PRO #3

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    Lastly, many Apple users love the high Security on their Products. On Apples support page they illustrate that each product has security built into their hardware, which protects users against data leaks, and personal information.

CONS #1

    The downside of being an Apple user is that iPhones are on the expensive side, and if the Apple product has issues, or breaks users pay huge fees. Consumer reports explain ‘’Among repairs that Apple laptop owners pay for out of pocket, almost a third cost $300 or more—more than three times the expense for Windows-based laptops.’’ (Tapellini) AppleCare+ can also be very pricy with consumers paying 13.99 a month.

CONS #2

    Not only is AppleCare+ on the pricy side their cellphones itself are also expensive no matter the generation. As mentioned, ‘’iPhones are exorbitantly priced. Even a two-year-old iPhone is more expensive than a new high-end smartphone’’. (Johnson)

CONS #3

    As well Apple phones don’t have the best storage systems According to GeeksModo ‘’Apple only offered iPhone users 5GB of free iCloud storage, which is enough space for about 1,500 photos’’. (Johnson) On top of that, iPhone don’t support SD cards as explained by GeeksModo ‘’The iPhone does not support SD cards. There is no SD card slot on any iPhone. Even if you attach an SD card reader to your iPhone and insert an SD card, your iPhone will only allow you to move images and not other documents or media files’’. (Johnson)

                                                         

                                                          The Pros & Cons of Samsung

PROS #1

    Samsung phones are generally cheaper and more affordable than Apple products. This is because Apple is supposed to feel more of a luxury brand compared to Samsung products. As regarded by PhoneArena ‘’Apple achieves this by selling high-end phones almost exclusively. Its cheapest phone, the iPhone SE sells for $400, while Samsung has a huge number of cheaper phones that drag the average selling price of its phones much lower’’. (Hristov)

PROS #2

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    Not only are Samsung phones much more cheaper than Apple, Samsung have one of the best Innovative Hardware systems. As explained by ProVsCons ‘’Samsung is one of the most Innovative phone hardware companies in the world. They make the best phone processor, cameras, and display Samsung’s high-end phones always features cutting edge technologies’’. (ProsVsCons) This makes Samsung the best hardware due to there memory, storage, camera, and processor.

PROS #3

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    Samsung products not just phones have great durability by being waterproof, height drop, and tear resilient. With these features Samsung phones are expected to last years without damage. Stated by W3-IPEDIA ‘’ Designed to withstand daily wear and tear, Samsung phones exude reliability, ensuring they remain intact and functional even after prolonged use’’. (Norman)

CONS #1

    Even though Samsung has great features and performance they also have issues with their phones. Consumers have expressed their concern over Samsungs poor thermal management system, which is the system is supposed to help phones cool when using certain apps. As expressed by ProsVsCons ‘’The phone sometimes becomes so hot that it becomes very hard to hold it in hand. It’s mainly because of Samsung’s poor battery management system or lack of battery management’’. (ProsVsCons) Which becomes a problem for Consumers who play games on there phones or using certain Apps.

CONS #2

    Along side that Samsung has a lack of Software updates in their system. However, some may say it’s more of a con, but it can help the phone keep running smoothly with no problems. Lasty, GPS issues are very common is Samsung phones making it frustrating for people trying to catch the local transit or track an online order. This is usually as explained by ProsVsCons due to the poor GPS Hard drive.

                                                                         My Final Opinion

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    In Conclusion, I have personally had the opportunity to own both Samsung and Apple products. The brand that I best prefer is Samsung over Apple, because Samsung products are cheaper, and have cheap brand reliability with 24/7 customer service. In my daily life I use Samsung for work, school, and personal reasons, and I prefer Samsung for those daily situations. However, maybe you’re looking for more of a stylish and personal phone Apple is the phone for you. Or if you are on a budget and looking for an effective and cheaper alternative Samsung is your phone of choice.




Works Cited

Duffill, Chirs. Why do people prefer iPhone? 18 January 2024. <https://www.whatsthebest.co.uk/tech/smart-tech/why-do-people-prefer-iphone/>.

Hristov, Victor. "Samsung vs Apple: average phone prices comparison, or why Apple makes much more money." PhoneArena (2017).

Johnson, Moses. 20+ Disadvantages of iPhone in 2025. 14 January 2025. <https://geeksmodo.com/disadvantages-of-iphone/#12-no-external-storage>.

Norman. "20 Plus Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung phones." W3-IPEDIA (2023).

ProsVsCons. "Pros and Cons of Samsung Phones." ProsVsCons (Unkown). <https://provscons.com/samsung-phones-pros-and-cons/>.

REPART. REPART. 15 March 2024. <https://irepart.com/blogs/articles/why-does-apple-frequently-update-its-ios>.

Tapellini, Donna. Consumer Reports. 7 October 2015. <https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/laptopreliability-a7029273631/?msockid=3fb6d02b3b1167493a66c5763a3c662b>.


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