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lyf_boi t1_j9oxvq3 wrote

Thinking of switching

Hey everyone, been an android user all my life, thinking of moving to an iPhone for a change of pace and I've never had a flagship phone always budget phone but I'm a good place now where I think I can afford an iPhone.

Has anyone made the switch recently and how was the adjustment?

Do iphones have features that are unavailable on android?

Are there any drawbacks?

Would like get an iPhone when they have the C-type charger but don't know when that is.

Have a brilliant day everyone!

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MangyCanine t1_ja4zllg wrote

First of all, you can get a lot of information by searching this sub for "android". You're not exactly the first person to ask this question.

iPhones and androids both have their pros and cons. iPhone advantages include:

  • Longevity. We hear stories of people keeping their iPhones for 5-6 years (with occasional battery replacements). We hear stories of people switching from android to iPhone because they hate having to get a new phone every 2-3 years.

  • Better integration within the Apple ecosystem between iPhones, iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, Macbooks, etc..

Android advantages include customization (Apple's customization is very limited) and notifications.

Two of the biggest complaints android switchers have are notifications (even Apple users hate them) and the on-screen keyboard.

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lyf_boi t1_ja71xqu wrote

Very informative thank you very much for the info, I will search the sub for android. I would agree with the lifespan of android phones. I have gotten new android phones every 2 to 3 years sometimes every year, very frustrating. Thank you!

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MangyCanine t1_ja72m8d wrote

Well, in all fairness, many iPhone users upgrade after 2-3 years. It’s generally not because they need to upgrade, though. Some just want the newer features, while others just seem to want a new battery (this is weird, as Apple’s prices for a replacement battery is a lot less than a new phone).

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lyf_boi t1_ja7r7rn wrote

Yeah that's fair its like getting a new car every 2 or 3 years. I have always gotten a new phone because the one I was using was failing. I dont know if that's a result of buying budget phones my whole life. Since I've been with Samsung and other android phones mh whole life I'd like something different. The only phone that could get me to stay with Samsung is the s22 as its a smaller phone. Otherwise I would be looking to get the iPhone 13mini

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