The iPhone 11 was released on September 20, 2019. This is huge in the tech world, as a new generation is set to surpass the iPhone X as well as the fact that Apple wants to go beyond its competition, specifically, Samsung, with its recently released Galaxy Note 10/10+. To give a brief overview, here are some facts about the iPhone X: the average battery life is 10 hours, the phone costs $1,000, there is a high-performance camera with two sensors and multiple photography functions, such as portrait mode, and, of course, face ID. Compare that to some facts we already know about the iPhone 11; according to 9 to 5 Mac, the new generation is cheaper, at $699, but the Pro Max will be $1100, there is the new triple sensor camera, battery life is expected to be around 10.5 hours, and there are some new colors.

Move over to the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, specifically the more popular 10+. The charge time is really quick on the 10+, just 30 minutes to get to 65%. Along with an average battery life of 11 hours, Samsung is already well ahead of Apple. The screen is also a great aspect as it is huge, 6.8 inches to be exact, along with the fact it is AMOLED, meaning it’s probably better than your TV screen. The phone features an aura glow color which emits shades of the rainbow depending on how the light hits the glass. The phone also comes with the S Pen, which is a really amazing technological addition. This pen can be used for many applications on the phone, such as marking texts, enhancing photos, and also has air features that are fun to use but take time to get used to. The phone costs $1100 as well, but, acknowledging the fact that the Note 10+  has much more to offer compared to the iPhone 11, this investment will be much more worthy than an investment on the 11. 

I myself am an iPhone user, as is my family for years now. There is nothing that you can see wrong with, they are stylish, functional, technological, and great to use. But, the tides are turning. Samsung has proven that they could offer much more in terms of technology, complexity, and performance. So much so, that I am willing to switch to Samsung and a Note 10+ for myself. As always there are some drawbacks: the camera isn’t as good as others like the Pixel 3, and the response time isn’t as quick as that of the iPhone XS Max, but these are trade-offs I am willing to deal with because I want an extended battery life, a better screen, and a phone that functions as well as it looks. 

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