iPhone 5 VS Galaxy Note 2 (SUPER IN DEPTH)

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#1 cyprusxx
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Research - I come in Peace


Hey guys I'm doing research about the Galaxy Note 2 and iPhone 5 and have compiled a list of each devices advantages. Please I don't want no fan-boyish or trolling comments. Just want to do some peaceful research for a project im doing about the pros of both devices. If I have made some errors or forgotten something plz let me know. There must be something I have left out for the Iphone 5 ? Thanks


Galaxy Note 2

OS

Real multitasking ((IOS tends to hang up apps in the background while android keeps them running,http://www.extremetech.com/computing...ndroid-and-iosAlso the actual multitasking menu is much more intuitive, withthumbnailsect)

advanced notification system (can expand messages, emails, reply, call back, acces screen brightness, wi fi, GPS, Bluetooth, Vibrate,screen rotation, short cuts, screen shots)

Open system-More freedom
More free apps
More sharing options
Better google integration (YouTube, Maps,Gmail)
Samsung intergration (TV, Printers)
Launchers
Lock screens
Live wallpapers
Keyboard apps
More Control Over the hardware ( GPS, Wi Fi, blutooth, toggles)
Easier adding Multimedia (no syncing required)
More built in Camera features
Built in Battery life analysis
Offline Dictation
Smart Alert (vibrates when being pick-up if you have missed call/msg)
Smart rotation (reads the orientation of your face, screen will always line up properly with the way you are holding the device.
Smart Dial (searches names and numbers simultaneously in thediallerwith also a pic of the contact)
Direct Call (calls by placing hte phone near your head)
Pop up play
Buddy photo share (phone regonzies your freinds on photos for easer acces to them)
Multi burst
Advanced text prediction
Multi Window
Advanced built in photo gallery (GSMarena)
Most advanced built in video player ever (GSMarena)
More Intuitive Search bar( Search bar widget, google predicition built in)
50 GB drop box
built-in reject list
Swipe to screen capture
Faster voice assistant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grmixtB9dZM

Widgets

Torch

Email

Msg

facebook/ wtitter

Hardware toggles

Weather

News widgets

Music widgets

clock widgets

calender

notepad widget

Shortucts

Specs

Better audio quality (GSMarena)
Barometer sensor
LED indicator
RGB sensor
True blacks
Offline maps support
1.9 megapixel front camera
NFC
Dedicated digital back and multitasking buttons
microUSB 2.0 support
Vivid colors
FM radio
Removable battery
Faster upload
DLNA
Wi fi direct
Bluetooth Enhanced data rate/ low energy
USB storage
720 HD screen
Battery life
louder loudspeaker (GSMarena)
Wacom digitizer 1024 different levels of pressure sensitivity
More Durable

Bigger screen

Gaming
Reading ebooks
Reading Documents
Less scrolling
GPS Viewing
Photo Viewing
Web Browsing
Reading email
Video
Large apps ( flip board ect)

S Pen

Launch apps with gestures
Editing photos
Note taking
Creating sketches
Air View - preview , emails and text, preview videos
Easy Clip - crop and share
Enhanced calendar editing
Handwriting in messages
Built into the web browser like a mouse
More functionality with some apps (fruit ninja ect)
Create and share notes while talking on the phone



iPhone 5


Much easier one handed use
Much lighter
Higher PPi
Natural Whites
Better Contrast ratio (GSMarena)
Brighter (GSMarena)
Faster download
Better Low light camera
Premium feel (aluminium, Glass)
louder speakers (GSMarena)
Thinner
More accessories

OS

Voice assistant has more personality ( Jokes ect)
Better Apple integration (apple tv, Macs, Itunes ect)
less ad-ware on AppStore
Better exclusive apps

Cloud Backup
Better landscape typing
Direct Updates
Native Auto mobile Integration
Apps launch slightly faster

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#2 MonsieurX
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inb4 no one cares
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#4 AdamPA1006
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In B4 you posted this on XDA

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#5 clyde46
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I wanted the original Note but it wasnt out in time and I got bored of waiting so I got the S2.
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#7 RR360DD
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Boring. iPhone 5 wins.
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#8 cyprusxx
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Bro you have a super mega thread right here on SW (link -- http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/29220202/sw-android-vs-ios-thread---500-votes?page=40 ) where you can post that and "calmly" discuss it ;)

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wow that thread is OVERKILL lol, I think this post deserved its own thread :] plus its a hardware comparison aswell, not just OS

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#9 verbtex  Moderator
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Bro you have a super mega thread right here on SW (link -- http://www.gamespot.com/forums/topic/29220202/sw-android-vs-ios-thread---500-votes?page=40 ) where you can post that and "calmly" discuss it ;)

Desmonic

I'll allow this thread to remain.

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iPhone 5 has NFC.
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#13 verbtex  Moderator
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I figured the chaps over there would be much more excited over TC's post than most SW posters(and I personally thought it would fit right in that thread), but hey if the mods allow it who am I to say otherwise :P

Desmonic

Well, if there is no mobile wars board added, there really doesn't exist a place for the mobile enthusiasts to duke out the fights. I think that other thread had a purpose different than the purpose of this one, so allowing a distinction is fine.

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#14 Basinboy
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For anybody shopping for a phone, I would recommend the iPhone 5 over the Note 2. A phablet is just too much for a pocket to handle and while Droid OS does allow for more system features than iOS, I've found it to be considerably less stable and considerably more fragmented.

Get an iPhone or other pocket-suitable device and a 7" tablet.

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#15 Pittfan666
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20 dollar flip phones > either of the two.
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Inb4 a certain mod comes and fights for Apple.
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#19 Cherokee_Jack
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galaxy note, xbox huge iphone, not bad compare, use S3 or Galaxy Nexus next time.
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Android>>>iOS
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#21 hiphops_savior
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It's a video game forum, there's enough anti-Apple bias as it is.
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[QUOTE="Cherokee_Jack"]galaxy note, xbox huge iphone, not bad compare, use S3 or Galaxy Nexus next time.

Gnex is dated, wait for the Gnex 2 to come out.
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#23 cyprusxx
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Lol not one person actualy responded to my post, does anyone have anything to add to my list?

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#24 mems_1224
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i think the Galaxy 3 is better than both. iphone is more of the same and the note is too big to use as a phone. the Galaxy is about the limit on how big a phone should be. unless you're gonna use a bluetooth all the time to talk i wouldnt get the note
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#25 ShadowDeathX
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Well I've always been a hater of Apple :) and my contract is up very very soon. And the Note 2 is being released very very soon as well. Soooo, I'll most likely get the Note 2. My other options are the Galaxy S3 (which is getting a little old now but still the best) or the Sony Xperia T.
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#26 mems_1224
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[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]Well I've always been a hater of Apple :) and my contract is up very very soon. And the Note 2 is being released very very soon as well. Soooo, I'll most likely get the Note 2. My other options are the Galaxy S3 (which is getting a little old now but still the best) or the Sony Xperia T.

if you dont plan on using the note as a phone then get that. but when people talk on the note they just look ridiculous holding that big ass phone to their ear
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#27 ShadowDeathX
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[QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]Well I've always been a hater of Apple :) and my contract is up very very soon. And the Note 2 is being released very very soon as well. Soooo, I'll most likely get the Note 2. My other options are the Galaxy S3 (which is getting a little old now but still the best) or the Sony Xperia T.

if you dont plan on using the note as a phone then get that. but when people talk on the note they just look ridiculous holding that big ass phone to their ear

Lol I bet. I've never seen the original Note in person. However, I only talk for like 30sec - 2 minutes per call. So I won't look like an idiot for too long. :) Main purpose is reading online, e-books, web browsing, videos, skype, and texting via Google Voice.
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[QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"][QUOTE="mems_1224"][QUOTE="ShadowDeathX"]Well I've always been a hater of Apple :) and my contract is up very very soon. And the Note 2 is being released very very soon as well. Soooo, I'll most likely get the Note 2. My other options are the Galaxy S3 (which is getting a little old now but still the best) or the Sony Xperia T.

if you dont plan on using the note as a phone then get that. but when people talk on the note they just look ridiculous holding that big ass phone to their ear

Lol I bet. I've never seen the original Note in person. However, I only talk for like 30sec - 2 minutes per call. So I won't look like an idiot for too long. :) Main purpose is reading online, e-books, web browsing, videos, skype, and texting via Google Voice.

yea get the note then. just make sure it fits in your pocket :P
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#29 ShadowDeathX
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My VIta fits in my pocket...barely. So I think the Note 2 will fit....maybe.
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#30 psx_warrior
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Well, I've got pretty big pockets, so I think the Galaxy Note 2 looks fine by me. Besides, i just got done watching a video about the phone on Samsung's website, and now I'm chomping at the bit to get one. Been very happy with my Samsung Mesmerize so far, and US Cellular is taking preorders on the thing. Can't get it until January or Febuary though because tax money comes in then, but if nothing better IMO comes out by then, this will be the one I get. Far as Apple goes, I'll just get an iPad 2 or 3 because there are certain games on the iOS platforms that aren't on the Android platform.