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What’s up guys, David here and the iPhone 7 and the Galaxy S8 are both really great smartphones. They're two of the best smartphones in the world right now and they each have their own unique set of advantages. So in this two part #phonebuffstyle video series, we’re going to be looking at a bunch of reasons why each of these phones COULD be considered better than the other. We're taking a look at the iPhone 7’s advantages in this video, and in the other video we're going to be doing the same thing to the Galaxy S8. So check out that link down below in the description for that video. After watching both videos, vote for which phone you think has the stronger reasons, but with that said, let’s go ahead and get right into it. Reason #1 Dual Cameras - On the iPhone 7 Plus there’s not one, but two cameras on the back. The first is your normal shooter which is great, but honestly it’s not too different from the one on the Galaxy S8. But it’s that second camera that makes the iPhone 7 special. Because it has a telephoto lens that allows for 2x optical zoom. Meaning you won’t lose image quality when you zoom in like you do with the digital zoom on the S8. And the dual cameras also allow for Portrait mode, which automatically give your photos a nice little depth effect like on DSLRs. 2. Metal Back - I don’t think this one requires too much explaining, but the metal back on the iPhone is going to be a lot more resistant to drops than the glass back on the S8.. And bonus, it’s nowhere near as much of a fingerprint magnet. 3. Repairability - Speaking of drops, no matter the phone, if you drop it on its face, there’s a good chance it’s not going to end well. So it’s worth noting that the cost of replacing the screen on the iPhone is cheaper than the Galaxy, as the iPhone is much easier to repair. 4. Apple Stores - If you have an issue with your iPhone, like a broken screen for example, you can just walk into one of the hundreds of Apple stores around the world and get the issue resolved, usually on the same day. Reason #5: Better Fingerprint Scanner - On the S8+, the fingerprint scanner isn’t the most comfortable to reach with it being really high up on the back, and it also isn’t the most accurate fingerprint scanner either. It requires multiple attempts much more often than the iPhone’s scanner does, and when the phone is lying flat on a table, the fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy is obviously inaccessible since it's on the back. 6. Dual Speakers - When most people think about dual speakers on a phone, the first thought that comes to mind is they’re louder. And yeah, this definitely true in the case of the iPhone. But there’s more to it. The dual speakers on the iPhone support stereo sound so the sound coming from YouTube videos and music will come from the appropriate speaker making for a more immersive experience. And don’t underestimate the value of having that front facing speaker. Audio is directional, so you can actually hear sound much more clearly at lower volumes on iPhone, which is great when you don’t want to disturb the people around you. 7. 3d touch - Sure, Samsung kind of “borrowed” this feature on the Galaxy S8, but the pressure sensitive area on the S8 is limited only to the bottom center of the screen. On the iPhone 7, the entire display is pressure sensitive, opening the door for all kinds of things like toggling through app shortcuts, shooting a gun in a game instead of needing a separate trigger button, and easily moving the cursor on the keyboard in any direction. 8. Taptic Engine - Most phones have some sort of vibration motor, but the one on the iPhone 7 is different. It offers a whole new range of frequencies, making things like clicking the solid state home button feel like it is actually clicking in, which is way different from the vibrate-y feel on the S8’s home button.. The taptic engine is also supported system wide and open to developers, which allows for things like being able to feel a list scroll - kind of like a padlock, and it can even distinguish between different actions in games. 9. Better App Experience - It’s no secret that app developers prioritize for iOS, which results in not only a lot of apps and app updates coming to iOS first, but apps seem to generally run better on the iPhone, especially when you’re talking about the less popular apps from smaller developers. Reason #10: More Accessories - The iPhone has been using the same lightning port for 5 years, and the design has been roughly the same for the last 3. Now, this could easily be looked at as a bad thing, but one of the benefits to it is the larger amount of accessories already available for the iPhone 7. Add to that the fact that just like with apps, many accessory manufacturers prioritize for the iPhone, and you have a much larger selection of accessories to choose from. 11. System Updates - Since the iPhone receives its OS updates directly from Apple, it gets them as soon as they are released. On the S8, first the update comes from Google, then Samsung has to add their customizations to the new software, and then if you live in the U.S. it has to be approved by the carriers. Each additional step adds on to the delay, so sometimes it can be half-a-year or longer before you finally get updated. 12. Longevity - Speaking of system updates, on a Galaxy, there’s a chance that after a couple of years you just won’t receive updates anymore. Case in point - The Galaxy S3, released in 2012 stopped receiving system updates in 2015. The iPhone 5 on the other hand, also released in 2012, only just recently stopped being supported in 2017. That’s almost 2 extra years of system updates. 13. Resale Value - The longevity of the iPhone probably plays a large role in the fact that generally speaking, the iPhone enjoys a higher resale value. This means you’ll get more money back when you trade in for a new phone, ultimately lowering the total cost of ownership. 14. Vibrate Switch - The physical vibrate switch on the iPhone not only makes it easy to put your phone on and off silent, but it also acts as a visual cue so you can tell if your phone is on vibrate or not with just a glance. Reason #15: Google Apps - On the Galaxy S8, you obviously can’t get most of Apple’s apps like Siri, Clips, or iMessage. But on the iPhone, you can get the best apps from Google like Assistant, Maps, and even Gboard. Which is the closest thing to having the best of both worlds. Unless you care about Samsung apps. 16. Parental Controls - Better parental controls with restrictions allow you to block content and actions through a password protected setting. Meaning you can make sure your kid isn’t visiting any websites they shouldn’t be, and even have the option to prevent them from erasing browser history so you can monitor their activity. Sorry kids. 17. Raise To Wake - While the Galaxy S8 has a great Always on Display feature, it comes at the cost of a 1% per hour battery drain. With Raise to Wake, you can simply pick up your iPhone to see the time and any notifications you may have and when you’re done you can set it down and the screen turns off automatically - no battery drain and essentially the same info. 18. Performance - When it comes to performance, don’t believe the spec sheet. The iPhone 7 beats the Galaxy S8 in the performance metrics that matter, including how long it takes to open up applications and whether or not those applications will be ready for you later on in the background. This not only saves you time and frustration throughout the day, but it can also help your phone last you longer since phones tend to slow down over time. 19. App Suggestions - If you often use an app at a specific time or location, the iPhone 7 will eventually start picking up on your habit and it’ll start recommending that app automatically. So if you often play a game during your lunch break at work, soon or later you’ll start seeing that game being suggested to you on things like the lock screen and recents screen - which is pretty cool. Reason #20: iMessage - If a lot of your friends or family member have iPhones, iMessage is going to be app that you care about. iMessage not only lets you send messages with read and received indicators, but it also has things like expressive messages where you can send a message with bubble effects, it lets you temporarily share your location which is great for when you meet up with friends, you can play games with right within a chat window, and in general, group messaging just seems to be more consistent. 21. Complete OS Backup - If you get a new iPhone, whether it’s a replacement or an upgrade, getting ALL of your things transfered over is easy via iCloud or iTunes. And unlike the backup options on the S8, you get all of your data, including individual app data and login information transferred over. Whereas on the S8 you’re limited to more of the basics for backup, and the backup is nowhere near as consistent. 22. Continuity - If you own a Mac or an iPad, the iPhone has the advantage of allowing you to move seamlessly between your devices. You can do things like opening notes from your Mac on your iPhone or answering a phone call from your iPhone on your iPad - making things really convenient. 23. Spotlight Search - With a simple swipe down from the home screen, you access spotlight search, that lets you search for anything, whether it’s an app on your phone, an app on the app store that you want to download, a location in maps, or even websites matching your search all in one place. 24. Tap To Top - With Tap to Top, you can automatically scroll to the top of any screen by tapping on the status bar. This works system wide in any app, and it’s great for when you’re really far down an email thread or web page and you want to get to the top quickly without having to swipe down a bunch of times. And finally reason #25: Shake To Undo - Say for example you're editing a word document and you accidentally delete some text. On the iPhone you can simply shake the phone, and you’ll undo that deletion. If you change your mind, you can shake the phone again to re-do. It’s essentially control-z on a computer, but on your phone.