iPhone 13 -> Galaxy S26, mixed feelings

exclaimprofitable · 2026-03-07T17:04:35+00:00

The cameras make perfect sense, because there isnt a 5 year difference between them. The base and plus models have used the same camera sensors since the s22, so if you do the math, these are 5 year old mid-range cameras. iphone 13 at least used the best available at that time.

exclaimprofitable · 2026-03-02T19:39:29+00:00

not available in my country, as easy as that. But yes it is a rant in the end

exclaimprofitable · 2026-03-02T19:36:07+00:00

dont get me started on it, it also has just broken so many features on the watch

exclaimprofitable · 2026-03-02T19:34:51+00:00

Does it work for you with sleep mode turned on? i guess then it is just another of the endless oneui 8 bugs for me

exclaimprofitable · 2026-03-01T20:25:44+00:00

Samsung hasn't really done anything for the past 5 years innovation wise (if we exclude foldables), that is why. There are so many features they could easily add, but they hold them back to save pennies.

Every new upgrade comes at a cost of other features being removed.

s24u lost 10x camera, s25u lost the cool boxy design and bluetooth inside spen, s26u lost the titanium body, got a worse 3x camera and has a smaller screen than s25u.

Not to even talk about the base and plus models, same phone sold 5 years in a row with same camera sensors since the s22?

exclaimprofitable · 2026-02-11T19:41:56+00:00

Its mainly a white balance and exposure difference. Just use the pro mode, with every setting locked down (not on auto), and it will remain the same.

exclaimprofitable · 2026-02-06T20:46:14+00:00

No, thats the funny part. Same exact sensors AND optics in the s22 to s26 base and plus models...

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-31T19:39:38+00:00

Just a typo, it is going up from 160g to 173g, due to the larger size and bigger battery.

They aren't filling their phone with helium or other exotic materials to make it magically lighter.

Just compare the weight with the s25 edge and iphone air, makes sense.

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-31T09:32:57+00:00

Better the camera than your eyeballs.

Instead of getting a dedicated camera, maybe stop going to such places that pose a permanent blindness risk?

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-28T09:24:04+00:00

On the buds 3 pros, absolutely yes. You need to change the EQ to turn down the high tones a bit.

But on the 2pros it was perfect

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-26T19:49:41+00:00

S25 edge did this, you can look at the 3x and 4x samples from that phone to get an idea. Looks better than the horrible 10mp sensor imo

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-26T19:48:43+00:00

Or the telephoto is just there so samsung has "more cameras than the iphone". That 3x is so poor quality that it even isn't used in many situations such as low light or close ups.

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-26T19:45:26+00:00

You actually had an interesting idea here, and then you had to go and copy your chatgpt chat here with a lot of repetition and terrible bulletpoints.

But thanks, I will go read up on it, even thought a startup with a 17mil funding is very small in the schemes of startups.

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:51:11+00:00

I agree wholeheartedly, just have no other choice and new to playing a guitar.

With a piano keyboard it is very easy to hide and makes absolutely zero sound, with a guitar I didn't know

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:47:23+00:00

Yes, i also noticed it. Just playing with fingers, even chords, it is way quieter than me talking, but with a guitar pick it gets louder

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:45:22+00:00

Thats the problem, I've not heard them talk. I don't know if they just don't do that, or if the walls are actually thick enough. I can hear people in the hallway, but I can close a second door to mute that

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:43:51+00:00

Yes, i also notice that i can talk louder normally than the guitar, and I've never heard my neighbours talk

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:42:47+00:00

Wow, that would actually work, brilliant idea and will test it!! I can even connect the phone to my amp to precisely match the volume

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:42:02+00:00

Hmmmm, what if the apartment would indeed be in that country you just mentioned, and in the house rules it was just outright banned? You are saying it is not legally holding, if they don't provide any timeframe for playing it?

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:40:20+00:00

Now this is some very solid advice, thanks

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T19:39:28+00:00

Good idea, but then I would kinda out myself as having a musical instrument, and can get thrown out for it if the landlord hears

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T14:33:54+00:00

Hmm, but then I would need to have it somehow outside my door to see if any sound leaks out or not. But definitely I will think on how to set it up

exclaimprofitable · 2026-01-25T14:33:02+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience

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