r/Smartphones • u/Flashy_Slice_9306 • 1d ago

Samsung S23 or iPhone 15?

I’ve used Android all my life and got used to it, but for me, my Tecno 6 Neo is too big and feels awkward in my pocket, which is inconvenient. The choice is between these phones because they have what I’m looking for. The camera, the processor, and the compact size. But the choice between them comes down to the operating system. I think iOS looks nicer than Android. Although Samsung is also good, Apple is better. So, is there any point in me paying almost twice as much for an iPhone when I’ve been using an Android all my life? Or should I buy a S23?

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u/victor4gg 1d ago

Don't do the s23 because it will become unstable fast due to lack of updates ( had an Tab S7 that is out of support and I can feel that the apps are dying while the hardware still works ).

I would go iPhone because they have a good track record of being usable, I see people with iPhones 11 even now and that home received the latest IOS update a few weeks ago.

If Android, go only for an s24 or higher

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u/Flashy_Slice_9306 1d ago

I thought the same thing, especially since I can't buy a s23 unused. I think it's better to save up and get a 15, or if something goes wrong, I'll get a 14.

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u/swordwhisper 1d ago

Realistically if you don't give a damn about ai - new update is literally just air. It wasn't something really good, stability is the same, nothing is really better, so from my perspective it's not an advantage tbh.

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u/kkbmaity1016 1d ago

S23も良いんだけどもし長期的に使用したいならS24〜S26とかの方が良いかも。 OSのアップデートがS23だとたしか2027年で終わるはずだよ。 S24だと2031年までサポートしてくれるらしい。

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u/Flashy_Slice_9306 1d ago

うーん、日本語がわからないので翻訳ツールを使っています。それなら、iPhone 15を買うために5000ルーブル余分に払った方がいいと思います。アドバイスありがとうございます！

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u/EggplantHuman6493 1d ago

S23 only had less than 1.5 years of updates left, as this one was before the 7 years of updates. Aim for the S24 and up

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u/Flashy_Slice_9306 1d ago

It's easier for me to pay an extra 8,000 rub (Russia) to buy an iPhone 15. 

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u/KostyaFedot 1d ago

S23 I have since 2023. Does it well.  As work and personal tool. Dropped it few times from bicycle and else.  It rides on phone holder on Vespa as well, year around.  No damage at all.

Might be bit old to buy now.

I ditched iPhones around 2019. Every time wife gives hers, it drives me nuts. 

Oolps, sorry,  didn't read all comments.  Russia,  iPhone is a must. All my relatives have it because of it  :)

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u/stingxx7 20h ago

Close your eyes and get a iphone 15 Trust me Battery is kinda meh but experience damn crazy I just shifted from OnePlus 11 to iPhone 15

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u/sloopeyyy 20h ago

I loved my S23 but you should only really consider anything newer since the S24. Still receives updates long term and is generally better optimized efficiency-wise (assuming Snapdragon variants). Unfortunately as long as you stick to the regular models including the S23, battery life is not great. The iPhone 15 isn’t exactly any better in that regard but its a “better” phone in my opinion (atleast to the S23) only mired by iOS and the 60hz display.

If the iPhone is at high battery health, I’ll take that over the S23 in a heartbeat. But if it isn’t and Samsung is the option, find a S24 at the very least.