Samsung invests heavily in software research and development, yet many users continue to rely on Google’s services upon unboxing a new Galaxy phone. During a two-week experiment, a user tested Samsung's native software exclusively to evaluate its performance compared to Google’s offerings.
The Samsung Keyboard proved to be a point of frustration, with its stiff predictive text and literal autocorrect options, leading to increased reliance on the backspace key. While its customization options through Good Lock were appreciated, the flexibility and learning capabilities of Gboard ultimately made it the preferred choice for text entry.
In messaging, Samsung Messages is limited compared to Google Messages, which offers a web interface for sending texts across devices. Although both support RCS features, the inability of Samsung Messages to function outside Samsung hardware diminishes its competitiveness until improvements are made.
Overall, while Samsung's software has strengths, it appears to fall short in several key areas when directly compared to Google's established products.