In the Battle for Best Smartphone, Apple Still Beats Samsung - NYTimes.com - NYTimes.com

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"In other words, how does the Galaxy S5 compare to the iPhone 5S, Apple’s six-month-old flagship device and the champion to beat?

The answer: Not very well. I’ve been using the new Samsung for about three weeks, and while I do think it is the best Android phone you can buy, it sure isn’t the best phone on the market. By just about every major measure you’ll care about, from speed to design to ease of use to the quality of its apps, Samsung’s phone ranks behind the iPhone, sometimes far behind. If you’re looking for the best phone on the market right now, I’d recommend going with the iPhone 5S."

In the Battle for Best Smartphone, Apple Still Beats Samsung - NYTimes.com - NYTimes.com