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I have been using Samsung phones for over 5 years, and I must say that they completely blow your mind in the short term. When you first start using their phone brands, you feel like you can not get enough of their entire ecosystem, which is true.



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## Samsung's ONE-UI



 Initially, the excitement of using a new phone brand can be exhilarating, but these feelings fade after 5 or 6 months of use, which is not the case with Samsung and the ONE UI. 

I have used other Android brands, and they are not as visually appealing as Samsung devices. Consider an older phone, such as the Galaxy Note 10, which was released in 2019. This Samsung phone outperforms some Android brands released in 2025. 


These examples demonstrate how Samsung was once ahead of the curve in technology and can be considered trailblazers in bringing competition to Android. 

Samsung is miles ahead, thanks to their superior screen displays, and it will not be until 2023 or 2024 that we see phones like the OnePlus and Google Pixel using Amoled and OLED displays. Why not? 


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Most brands want to incorporate the features that people want into newer devices, and most of these brands have only recently begun to produce what Samsung is producing, but at a lower cost.

 I applaud Samsung because they did not really have a foundation to build on, so they experimented a lot, which is probably why they still benefit from brand favouritism today.

iPhones in the Apple ecosystem as well are solid. They are probably not as flashy in terms of hardware and display, but they compensate with durability, stability, and quality.


## Cheaper,  but durable? 



However, one thing people do not realize about Samsung products, particularly phones, is that they are not built to last long; they are built like fast cars, delivering everything in a burst of speed but wearing out quickly. This is evident in how quickly their software wears out. 

The first year is always perfect, but you start to notice lags in the RAM and the camera gets softer as time goes on. You will notice that the refresh rate is lower than it used to be.

 Then, around the third or fourth year, you start to notice problems with the hardware. If you are not using a flagship like the "S series," your Samsung will come with a plastic back, which easily degrades over time.

 Almost every older Samsung phone I have come across has these issues. If you are a terrible user, you will also have to deal with broken screens (which are the most expensive to replace).




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iPhones are not like this. I have an iPhone from 2021, and it still looks as new as yesterday. I do not use it (iPhone) every day, but it is still as durable as the day I bought it, and the software is still as good, despite the fact that it is aged.


Despite being an excellent user, my Samsung, which I have owned since 2022 (a year before I purchased it), has completely failed. The buttons on the sides have fallen off, and the plastic back has lost its color and is falling off the main phone. I use a phone case, but even that did not keep the phone from degrading.

 This demonstrates that Samsung mid-range phones are not built to last because there is little or no attention paid to the phone's hardware. 

Most Samsung midrange phones are not designed for long-term use due to software and hardware compromises. However, if you want a powerhouse, you will need to spend more than €1000 on the high-end S series. However, there are cheaper alternatives to Samsung, particularly the OnePlus and Google.


## Go for the ones your money cannot buy 



However, if you already have a Samsung maxi, I would not recommend any Samsung midrange device because they are not designed to last long. Unlike the Samsung S-series. These ones age like fine wine, just as you will see people using iPhone 8 and 9s by 2025. This is the outcome of my long-term observations and investigations.

I learned my lesson, and if you want to own a Samsung phone, I would not recommend purchasing a midrange phone. Xiaomi phones have better hardware than most Samsung midrange devices.


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> **Interested in some more of my posts**



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