8 reasons to get a Galaxy instead of an iPhone

                                                                                                                                              Plus, save big on these Beats headphones [PocketLint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/tuGRFg8oOH1U5uuVKLo6KCHA3cc=359) February 5, 2024 Customize your content preferences and share our newsletter with friends [here](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/o51FNM-F-Mb2ToQEI2WBfRR83Xo=359)! [8 reasons why you should live in Samsung's Galaxy instead of Apple's walled garden](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F8-reasons-to-get-a-samsung-galaxy-instead-of-an-iphone%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/uwTsWXqB_uNfcnzc32yhtXSC028=359) Unlimited customization, faster charging and better hardware variety are just a few reasons to go Samsung. [samsung galaxy S24 series feature image](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F8-reasons-to-get-a-samsung-galaxy-instead-of-an-iphone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/TzQ20Gz3i41BFqDJTo6wxMK1FH4=359) Image credit: Samsung The battle between [Samsung](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Freasons-to-get-a-samsung-galaxy-tab-tablet-instead-of-ipad%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/65uxmfAJj_sNPVdeET-H17G3Hxc=359) and [Apple](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwhat-is-apple-music-and-how-does-it-work%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/TgZLdoMJN6pi5I795n8PWNsuO2g=359) is hotter than ever since the introduction of the AI-heavy [Galaxy S24](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-s24-plus-iphone-15-plus%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/Dn_CsYz8W03dYVxD7kKPgk36l_4=359), which puts the [iPhone 15](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-s24-vs-iphone-15%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/4c_-OptN4n5hWWWCCpzSXZ7PYBA=359) on notice and [competes with the Google Pixel 8](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-pixel-8-pro%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/ie-LglOdAIfmd0V7-xccb38oLs8=359) in terms of innovative features. Every smartphone has pros and cons, and it takes a lot for fans to jump ship once they're locked into an ecosystem and have compatible earbuds, car adapters, and other [accessories](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-airpods-accessories%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/lM5M1miNa9BfoA_2sb2VGiJ1dCw=359). [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F8-reasons-to-get-a-samsung-galaxy-instead-of-an-iphone%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/e_TxGqrqs3remfRfAEplqadpC20=359) [The OnePlus 12R is so good I had to remind myself it's a budget phone](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Foneplus-12r-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/Q54VSk6aADOWc_JgcSvhWXdhm8Q=359) With the 12R, OnePlus has returned to its roots by proving you don't have to spend $1,000 for a stellar phone. [OnePlus12R-review-lead](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Foneplus-12r-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/muh5gLBgqE9PKYXNDiYXtZeq2zA=359) Affordable smartphones can be hard to get excited about in a world filled with high-end monsters like the [Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fsamsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/fAG-Ep5QZfsIbZoMw_UCXcZxrAM=359). The [OnePlus 12R](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Foneplus-12-and-12r-everything-you-need-to-know%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/JjEDnOzTmJnxPrIfjWoUUC4RlR0=359) has me just as excited as any top-of-the-line phone because it offers almost as much power and performance as those phones but for a fraction of the price. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Foneplus-12r-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/OLXpBTf-48oQ7h7kf4LZrbFC7z8=359) [I played Palworld to see why Pokémon with guns are taking over the world](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpalworld-pokemon-with-guns-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/kByBBoC13-YZh7JS8v9EZplTH7w=359) Everyone is talking about Palworld, both good and bad, but beneath this controversial Pokémon ripoff is a game that's loaded with potential. [Palworld](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpalworld-pokemon-with-guns-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/cBzGrlsHoJoiF1e-mQadfPJAKic=359) Palworld has become a smash hit since it debuted in early access last month. Looking at the graphics and gameplay, you'd be forgiven if you thought it's a new Pokémon game. It was developed by the Japanese gaming studio Pocket Pair, and it's currently the second game ever to hit two million concurrent players on [Steam.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Ffree-steam-games%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/8fyzwiz3a1TgBP_vsuJNdJsIefQ=359) [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fpalworld-pokemon-with-guns-review%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/2/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/zqm4NGG0hshtH0SNpBBx054MBxc=359) Deal of the day [These Beats headphones from Apple are 34% off ahead of Valentine's Day](%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0C8PWSW7T%2F%3Ftag=newsletter039-20/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/QfcnBVINc8OPY5_YYAIx5VJZB4A=359) In case you missed it [How to install a Google Nest Thermostat](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-install-google-nest-thermostat%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/SUI2rDhgQmcFuLkSH-Ch7VWAs6E=359) [Best smart TVs: Beautiful hardware, intelligent firmware](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-smart-tv%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/fleo6c5LCLCJsVt8viJdUVafqnY=359) [These 6 features would make the Beats Fit Pro 2 the best workout headphones](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F6-features-i-want-to-see-from-the-beats-fit-pro-2%2F%3Futm_source=PL-NL%26utm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/X_ghTMEdn_HhBy8KGe-Mxo6SQoo=359) [The Pixel 8 Pro's latest update allows users to record body temps. 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[Airfly Pro review - 1](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-iphone-accessories%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/GL9tPGf2qB1qLMOeFrbOWYyZGTU=359) An [iPhone](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-iphone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202402051310%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t/1/0100018d7a79b068-ab52e2c7-1c05-41a4-a4eb-18aa1afd5fc1-000000/rJHgKXlzkO1VgFrNfy1MyekZ55M=359) is one of the world's most popular handsets, and one of Pocket-lint's favorites, for good reason. 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