Before even writing this post, I have to state that this is based on personal research and there is no reason to argue about it. We are comparing the speed and price per month with the Ringgit value as of 30th of September, 2015.

Researched Countries:
Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea
Aim:
To investigate the most affordable package provided with speeds of 10, 50, 100, 300, 500Mbps or more in each country.
Currency:
Ringgit Malaysia
Purpose:
To conclude, if Malaysia's internet is expensive.
Test Subject:
Major providers, household subscription, 2 year agreement.

So, the major internet providers have shown their prices online.

NOTE: Prices are purely based on normal time periods with no promotion or discounts.

To have some basic knowledge, we need to see how much we are paying now if you own a fiber subscription.

Disclaimer: The following article does not contain any pictures because we have no time for illustration needs and the words are too long. If you feel offended by any means, then I have nothing to say, viewer discretion is advised.

Before soaking into the topic and making everything messy, I have to state that I am an Android user myself, have experience jailbreaking an iPhone and also rooted my Android phone, understands how the iPhone and Android's ecosystem works, and yes, I'm a phone geek.

No, don't go all hate on me, I am giving my honest opinions, some good, some bad, at the end, you are the one who decide. First, let's talk about Apple.

Apple is the first to invent a smartphone.
No, they are not the first, a simple Google search shows that the first smartphone could have many results depending on functionality, there are too many first smartphones, and Apple isn't one. (This smartphone)

Apple is the first to invent the iPhone.
Make sense, because what else does it mean? iPhone is what Apple name it. They invented the word iPhone.

Apple is the first to market their iPhone in a premium way.
Before people started to use a touch screen phone, NOKIA is having the most market share. Apple came out make touch screen cool.

At this point, some of you might still wonder, how? How is Apple so big of a thing? Here you go, if you have 11 minutes to spend, video.

Alright, let's get right into the topic, I will state some point that some may agree some may not. And it will be why iPhone and why not iPhone.



If you are an Android fan like me, you might have a thousand words to hate Apple in one way or another, yes, there are many things that Apple did wrong, but here are a few things that they did right.

One phone does not fit everyone, but one phone might fit.
Selling an iPhone to the 10% isn't a hard thing, but as the Chinese saying goes, one type of rice could feed all sorts of people. There are reasons why people still stay in the Apple religion fan base.

Apps.
It's not for you to decide that Android apps are more than iOS apps (Article), but one thing Apple does good is gaining developers that create good apps. One thing funny about the iPhone is that Apple owns it, so it's very easy for them to make apps for one or two smartphones, unlike Android.

Let's say Android 5.1.1 or Android 6.0, companies are making apps that are compatible with the API versions, which includes A LOT of phones from Samsung, LG, Oppo and so on. One thing they have in common is their system, but not the sensors and this and that, the hardware.

If there's something wrong, you can fix a problem for some phones, but not all phones. Apple has created a comfortable shelter for developers to build their apps.

Trend.
Yes, there are 80% of the people that buy an iPhone because they can brag and show people how much of a (compliment) person they are.
No, having trends also mean that:

You get to choose 100,000 patterns/type/styles/colors of phone cases.
You get to choose many apps and accessories.
That's the freedom of choice.

Easy.
Another thing here that Apple does good at is the software. YES, it's the same phone, same features, same functions, same way to use. Say you are an iPhone 5 user, and you got the 6S, you can pick it up and immediately know how to use the basic features. Apple offers consistency that's easy to use and work with.

Yes, you don't get to customize this and that, those features from an Android phone. But you get all the basic things and every time you pick up an iPhone, it just works.




To be fair, I will only state 3 statements. The one thing you we all Android fanboys have to say has a lot of meaning, how controlled and strict the Apple ecosystem is. But let's get right into the point, why not?

Locked.
They are innovating so much slower, Apple always have this wait and see policy for their products. They use old technology and make it more stable and easy to use. But what you pay for, is already 3 years old, Android have it longgggggg time ago. They want you to use it their way, you will not be changing anything other than your wallpaper.

YES, it doesn't matter to me, it exists for a reason, they want you to use it the simplest way as possible. After all, they are not selling 4 or 16 models, just 2 new models.

NO, as a guy who modify an Android phone, iPhone is not the best phone to get. I will not have system access to my apps, I cannot customize this and that. As someone in the 2% of Android users who root their phone (Jailbreak in Apple terms), an iPhone will not satisfy me.

Expensive.
You are not paying for that PHONE, you are paying for the features. How to convince people that they are not paying for the hardware, but for the access to the Apple World. 25% of what you're paying for is the phone itself, and 75% is for the experience. Let's say I put you in a theme park and charge you 10 bucks for the ticket. 2.5 bucks will be the what I need to cover the cost of running the theme park, 7.5 bucks is to improve the rides and add more trees, more stalls and more public relations.


Source: time.com/3426087/apple-iphone-6-cost/

I will spend my money to get a stronger hardware instead, because I know I can change almost EVERYTHING on Android, from apps to system.

For those who wanted simplicity and how they want you to use it (Apple experience), iPhone will be your choice. For those who want to roam freely and change this and that and have extra features, Android is your choice.


Battery life.
Apple done it great on their software, but not their hardware, at least for their battery life.

Having a phone means you need a decent battery to keep it working, on my OnePlus phone, I get 6 to 7 hours of usage on LTE, sometimes may vary, but it's a steady battery experience, from day to day use.

One thing iPhone users complain about is how little battery they get for the iPhone, and you always need a backup power bank if you're a regular or heavy user. And there are a number of articles to explain why and how to extend battery life (article). For my Android phone, I just go back home at the end of the day and that's it.

Apple always wants to win the competition in terms of thickness, 6.9mm thin is amazing, light and (insert compliment). BUT, why you want to sacrifice thickness for battery life? I rather have a 12mm thin with 4500mAh battery life that can last me 2 days.

Don't get offended, you are paying RM3000 and you're not getting a RM1500 battery life. You get a lot of compliments and fame holding an iPhone, but at the end of the day, you are the one who's most affected using one. If iPhone came out with a 2 days long battery life, I would buy it.




There is no way this debate can end, because this is what makes things better, it means the smartphone world can keep on improving and provide more advanced features. Either way you're in, everyone has their freedom of choice and as long as they are happy with their choice, what's better?

If you're a cost focused consumer, get an Android phone, there are a lot of what is called the best phones out there, it's yours to choose.

If you just want an iPhone or wanted an Apple experience, then get an iPhone can suit you, maybe both.

If you're a rich person that does not have place to spend your money, get a Vertu (Cheapest model cost RM50,000)

Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more!