Apple Intelligence vs Samsung Galaxy AI: Who is ahead in the ...
The dust has finally settled—Samsung has finally launched much-awaited Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldables, and with them, a new supercharged version of Galaxy AI that builds on what we first saw with the Galaxy S24 series. Now that we have had a little time to reflect on what it brings to the table (with Google Gemini powering it underneath), we can compare it to the elephant in the room—Apple Intelligence, the Cupertino-based tech giant's take on bringing on-device AI features to its own devices.
Differences in AI Features
One thing is clear—Apple is leveraging OpenAI's AI to add optional features, including access to ChatGPT on the iPhone, while Samsung is relying on Google to support its Gemini AI model. With this context in mind, let's try to understand how the two AI experiences differ.
It can't be denied that Samsung did a good job marketing its AI features at the event in Paris last week. From how the Sketch to Image feature works by allowing you to draw something to generate an image, to the Portrait Studio feature, which lets you generate AI avatars from your existing photos in various styles, Samsung offers it in styles like 3D cartoon and watercolour, making for a fun user experience. Apple also offers a similar feature called ‘Image Wand.' It lets you sketch something and then turn it into a related image.
Apple has been playing catch-up in some areas but goes overboard in others. For instance, it is only now that Apple is offering its own take on the Google Magic Eraser. Apple is now also offering transcripts of your voice recordings, which is something that Google has offered for a while and is available on Galaxy phones as well. So, while Apple is ahead of the curve in some areas, it has introduced several new features that have already been present on the Android side of things.
Advancements in On-Device Assistants
Apple's Siri has been improved significantly with iOS 18, making it more competitive with Google Assistant and Alexa. Siri now boasts a deeper understanding of language, improved speech recognition, personal context awareness, and the ability to take in-app actions. On the other hand, Google Gemini offers similar capabilities, but Siri's on-device functionality gives it a slight edge over Google's cloud-based approach.
Remember the Circle to Search feature that Samsung launched as part of its Galaxy AI suite of features? Well, you don't get something similar with Apple Intelligence, and this is because Apple is not partnered with a search company like Google to fetch results; instead, it is working with OpenAI, which focuses on its LLM might. So, while Apple may be ahead of the curve regarding on-device features, Samsung is just ahead at what's beyond.
Live Translation and Writing Capabilities
Samsung excels in live translation, allowing real-time language audio translations on its latest iteration of Galaxy AI. This feature enables instant translation of spoken languages into other compatible languages, enhancing user experiences.
LLMs and AI chatbots, such as ChatGPT, are known for their writing capabilities, simplifying tasks like composing emails and smart replies. Apple's integration of ChatGPT in the Apple Intelligence suite allows users to refine text in various applications like Pages. On the other hand, Samsung utilizes Google Gemini LLM for similar functionalities, but Apple's system-wide integration gives it an advantage in this aspect.
As the competition between Apple Intelligence and Samsung Galaxy AI continues, the future holds further advancements in on-device AI features. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest Tech News.
