different people have different expectations
apple with hi-res screen = amazing
android with even higher res screen = nothing to shout about

apple with A6 = revolutionary
android with 8 cores = wastage

apple with nothing new features using sensors = we don't need them
android (samsung) with smart stay, smart rotation, quick glance, spen etc etc = nothing to shout about

but we, (samsung note users) do love our features!

the first time i showed my gf (iphone user and loyalist) on 2 basic features, live wallpaper (paperland) and smart rotation, she actually "whoa-ed" and wanted badly to change to S4 (assuring her both will be coming to S4).

Touch screen was a nono during my palm and nokia devices. Capacitive screen changed the game. Resistive touch screen is simply nightmare. Inaccurate and most of the time useless. Still remember my SMS bill drop significantly when I use N97. LOL even paired with qwerty keyboard the device is just horrible to use. Apple does change the game with touchscreen and Appstore trend.