Advancements in the field of technology are reshaping the world. Every time there is a new development in the smartphone industry, it becomes trending news. Two major operating systems — Android and iOS, have monopolized the smartphone market. Smartphones Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and iPhone 13 Pro Max were launched around the same time. These phones are still in the limelight due to their distinct features. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and iPhone 13 Pro Max are the two most popular phones.

Accordingly, Real Research launched a survey on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs iPhone 13 Pro Max. The survey asked respondents questions like what are the advantages of having an expensive smartphone? In addition, it talks about the disadvantages of having an expensive smartphone. Moreover, it caters to questions like why do you think Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is the best phone? Here are the results.

Highlights

  • 15.06% voted for Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G as the best smartphone.
  • iPhone users feel superior to Android users.
  • 6.51% said Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G looks more expensive than it is.

Respondents Reveal the Best Smartphone in Their Opinion

The first question in the survey asks respondents if they are Android users or iOS users. A majority of 86.27% are Android users, and 13.23% are iOS users. Also, 0.50% said ‘other’.

Following this, the survey asks respondents which is the best smartphone in their opinion. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and iPhone 13 Pro Max remain the most popular. Specifically, 49.84% chose Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, while 16.99% chose iPhone 13 Pro Max. In addition, 15.06% chose Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G as the best smartphone and 5.48% chose Google Pixel 5A. Lastly, 4.28% chose Gionee G13 Pro.

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Figure 1: Respondents share the best smartphone in their opinion

Furthermore, on the debate of Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the survey asked why respondents think iPhone 13 Pro Max is the best smartphone. In reply, 26.41% said they are used to iOS and it is always the best. Moreover, 22.45% said iPhones give them a feeling of superiority, 21.22% said iPhone 13 Pro Max has the best camera features, 6.69% said they think iPhones look beautiful, and 5.72% said amazing battery life.

72.07% Said Android Is Very User-Friendly

Accordingly, the next question asks why respondents think Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is a better smartphone? Here, 72.07% say Android is very user-friendly while 7.42% say they always use Android and prefer it over iPhone. Meanwhile, 6.51% say it’s a budget smartphone that looks expensive, 4.58% say it has a beautiful design, and 2.57% say its display features are perfect.

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Figure 2: Android is seen as the more user-friendly smartphone

Respondents Talk About the Disadvantages of Expensive Smartphones

Furthermore, the survey asks about the advantages of having an expensive smartphone. In response, 41.28% say it initiates one into a rich lifestyle while 13.81% say it is easier for business-related use. Then, 13.58% say a good camera allows preserving precious moments at any time and 12.98% say it comes with many additional features. Lastly, 8.76% say expensive smartphones work perfectly fine for years.

The next question asks about the disadvantages of having an expensive smartphone. Here, 53.02% say if it gets stolen you lose so much money while 20.13% say repairs cost almost as much as a brand-new smartphone. Then, 9.91% say cheaper smartphones come with the same features and 9.29% say constant stress to keep it from damage. Lastly, 6.89% say others always ask to take pictures with the smartphone.

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Figure 3: 20.13% say repairs for expensive phones cost as much as a new phone

To conclude, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs iPhone 13 Pro Max debate, the last question asks if respondents might consider switching between Samsung and Apple. On this, 45.13% say ‘never’, 38.26% say ‘maybe’, and 16.61% say they always switch.

Methodology

 
Survey TitleSurvey on Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5g vs iPhone 13 Pro Max
DurationFebruary 23 – March 02, 2022
Number of Participants50,000
DemographicsMales and females, aged 21 to 99
Participating Countries Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, China (Hong Kong) China (Macao), China (Taiwan), Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Greanada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Maluritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar [Burma], Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zimbabwe.