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Would you recommend an IPhone rather than a Samsung Galaxy for someone not technologically inclined?

When my Verizon upgrade becomes available, I'd like to move into the 21st century and get rid of my old fashioned cell. I'm primarily interested in looking things up on the internet when I'm out -- and the usual phone stuff: talking, texting. I don't care about movies, I don't think I'd listen to music (though, maybe I would!) ....

I'm a technological dummy. The Verizon rep recommended the IPhone. He said it's easier to navigate ... and that's important to me. I like the 5" size of the Galaxy, plus I read that it holds a battery charge longer.

I appreciate your recommendations!

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    Hello Meredith,

    It is generally accepted that Android-based phones, like the Samsung Galaxy series, have a steeper learning curve than most smartphones. This is owing to the more advanced functionalities present; most are never explored by the average user.

    Whilst I can recommend the iPhone, I can also recommend Windows Phone (my smartphone of choice). The Nokia Lumia 928, has a larger screen the iPhone (4.5") with an all day battery life, but the software is also very easy to use (halfway between Android and iPhone). I'd certainly recommend getting hands - on experience with the devices, to make an informed decision.

    Hope this helps!

  • 8 years ago

    Galaxy is way better than iphone it may be said on some websites that iphone is better that may be true for galaxy s3 but s4 is the king right now or let me correct myself the emperor right now if yo ubuy any phone than be it s4.You can see the new features those eye motion sensors are way cool google now rivals siri play store for itunes now nothing is left in iphone5s/5/4s/4 and i fyou wanna buy iphone i think and suggest it should be 4s . The iphone5 isn't as good as the fourth everyone who switched to 5 has either reverted back to 4 or has left complains and bad reviews for the phone

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Quick tip: do not get what the salesman recommends. It's always more expensive and does not benefit you as much as it benefits him. Get the Galaxy, it will do anything you will ever want it to do within reason. (It can't mow your lawn!)

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