Apple iPhone 6 Bendgate vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Gapgate: Samsung Kills with Pen and Screen
Apple and Samsung continue to go up against each other despite new players. This time, it is all about choosing between the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy Note 4. The iPhone 6 has been plagued with the 'Bendgate' scandal and Samsung has been related with the 'Gapgate' incident. Which is which? Should users go for the iPhone 6 or choose Galaxy Note 4?
Apple's iPhone 6 flagship posted record breaking sales during pre-order opening and first weekend. It did not however shield the company from detractors and controversies when a viral video along with other photos pointed out the phone's tendency to bend when left under a user's pocket for an extended period. Recently, Foxconn Technology Group CEO dismissed the idea.
"How can a phone bend? This was all caused by distortions from competitors. Don't blindly listen to it," Terry Gou, Foxconn's top man, was shown in news footage (via PCWorld). Apple also blew the incident claiming tha phone warping rarely happens.
Samsung got its share of build controversy when its initial release met reports of a gap between the screen and the metal build. The company disputed the gap issue as a feature of the device and not a production problem. To support its statement, Samsung highlighted a part of the Galaxy Note 4 manual under the troubleshooting section.
According to Samsung's spokesperson (via Tech Times): "The reported issue does not impact the functionality or quality of the Galaxy Note 4. We assure our customers that all Galaxy Note 4 units meet our strict manufacturing and quality control standards."
For people still deciding which the better of the two is, Samsung comes up with a more fact-based advertisement and presentation according to CNET. The company released two new spots discussing about the screen and the stylus. The first video explains the display as more than just a screen but offers better productivity. The stylus, on other hand, can turn into several different things. The spots did not take a jab at Apple this time providing a fresher presentation. Still, reception on the supposed "more fact-based" approach remains mixed.
To check out the first spot, click here, and the second spot, here.