2. Longer Software Support

Claim: iPhones get updates for more years than Samsung phones.

Reality: Apple provides 5-6 years of software updates, while Samsung now offers up to 7 years of Android updates and 8 years of security patches for many of its flagships. The difference is shrinking, and Samsung has become one of the best in the Android space for updates, Same for Google Pixel devices.

Counterpoint: The extended updates don’t necessarily mean better performance. Older iPhones receiving updates may face throttling (e.g., Apple's battery-related performance scandal). Meanwhile, Samsung’s One UI has evolved to keep older devices feeling fresh.

The fact that iPhones are prone to lose support if they aren't on the latest iOS version whereas Android 7 still works fine with most of the apps.