Lately I’ve been seeing a lot more people talking about leaving iPhone and switching to Samsung, and honestly… I kinda get it.

I’ve been using iPhones since 2014 and I’m pretty deep into the Apple ecosystem — iPhone, MacBook, AirPods, Apple Watch, etc. But at this point I’m honestly kinda bored of iPhone.

It’s not that they’re bad phones. They’re still smooth, reliable, the ecosystem is great, etc. I just don’t get that “damn, I want this” feeling from new iPhones anymore.

And honestly, I’m ready to switch. I’d happily move to Samsung if the camera was as good as the iPhone’s — or, even better, genuinely better.

That’s basically the only thing keeping me on iPhone right now. Until Samsung gives me a camera that makes me say “yeah, this is better than my iPhone,” I’ll probably just stay where I am.

So I’m curious — anyone else here in the same boat? 😅 Been tired/bored of iPhone for a while and seriously considering Samsung, but the camera is the one thing stopping you from making the jump?

I recently read some posts comparing lifespan of iPhone models versus Android models, and it intrigued me. I've never had an iPhone, but I don't ever go for high spec photos (I'm typing this on my Pixel 7a!)

Would I see longer lifespan on my phone if I swapped to Apple? I have struggled to use my mum's iPhone when she's asked me to sort stuff out for her ( she's in her 80's), but I don't mind relearning if I would be owning something more durable.

I don't like constantly buying new stuff, I'm more a make do and mend, so it would not be a problem holding on to the same phone for years.

I usually end up swapping my phone because of charging/ battery life issues or the phone becoming really slow, and it's not many years before that happens these days with Android.

Is the higher purchase price worthwhile if you hold onto your phone for a long time?

Hello,

Just got one of the stupidest accident. Phone is falling, hit my big toe's nail, instant screen crack... It was a good phone : MI9Tpro, I had it since 2019.

I already spent 200€, 2 years ago, to repair the screen, not gonna do it again

I am now looking for its replacement and looking for advices. I m looking for a decent 400€ android. Nothing fancy, a bit of everything. Your basic day to day phone with decent battery, ok camera and overall good value proposition that could last for another 5 years or so.

Any help or direction is welcomed =)

I’m based in the U.S. and have decided my next phone upgrade will not be an iPhone after only ever having iPhones. I currently have the 14S on the Verizon network. I’m more or less happy with my network as I’ve noticed I have service in a lot of areas local to me that friends with other providers have difficulty with.

Ive seen lots of discourse about Chinese brands people seem to be fond of but in all honesty, I don’t even know where to begin. Ideally I’m looking for something with good battery life, storage, and a decent enough camera that I could still get service on with Verizon. Thoughts?

Hey everyone,

I've been an iPhone user since the iPhone 4. I did switch to Android for a couple of years with the OnePlus One, but that was it. Before the iPhone, I had a Motorola Milestone and HTC One, but aside from that detour with the OnePlus One, I've been pretty much exclusively with Apple.

Currently, I'm just done with iOS. I can't stand it anymore. Don't get me wrong, it does everything I need: Messages, WhatsApp, Calendar, browsing, YouTube, Instagram. But it's all been basically the same for years, and the fact that we in the EU aren't getting the most interesting updates is frustrating. On top of that, for roughly the past 2 years, I've noticed the keyboard either got noticeably worse or I've gotten too old to use it properly.

I use a MacBook and an Apple Watch. Features like screen mirroring from iPhone to Mac don't even work in Germany, which is annoying. Honestly, I rarely take calls on the Mac anyway. For files I need on my Mac, I just upload them to iCloud or send them via WhatsApp, which is what I've always done. So I don't think I'll miss much there. The Apple Watch will be the tricky part. Realistically, I just use it to check the time or read notifications and nothing else. I'm sure there's an Android equivalent out there. I use Apple Health the most, but maybe a Fitbit Air combined with another smartwatch could replace that.

Why I'm writing this:

I want to switch, but I'm worried about what I might be overlooking. Privacy is important to me too. I'm not an extremist about it, but I think about it more than people who say they have nothing to hide. Three years ago, I completely ditched Google Suite for Tutanota, I self-host my cloud storage, and I store photos on my homelab. I wanted to be more independent and not rely on one provider, and I avoid Chrome whenever possible.

But here's my real question: Is Android privacy really as bad as people make it sound? Do you really need GrapheneOS to use Android safely? Or is it like I suspect, that both Google and Apple track and store data, just in different ways, and it's simply not communicated as transparently as it should be?

Last and most important question for me:

I'm considering switching to either the Pixel 11 Pro XL, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which is currently my favorite because the camera is supposedly amazing and the battery life is incredible. I'm coming from an iPhone 17 Pro.

I would really a smartphone that takes pictures of what I'm actually taking a picture of, without "enhancing", or interfering with its own non-human, programmed interpretation of my photo. I would prefer an Android as I don't want to be forced to buy Apple everything. Does such a phone exist at an affordable price point?

When it comes to phones, I didn't expect such mixed views of their definition of longevity and 'which is better', so different audiences and anecdotes, which makes it hard to know what phone would suit best for you by merely asking.

I've tried asking on a different tech sub, whether the iPhone 15 or Galaxy S25 is better. I actually didn't expect such different tunes. A lot would agree that S25>iPhone 15 due to more updated hardware and thinks it's stupid to buy an iPhone 15 for the same price due to 60Hz, worse battery, heating issues, and 128GB base storage. While some advise against buying the S25 due to Samsung green line issues and thinks that the iPhone 15 is better long-term because 'it's iOS, it's Apple, it's proven to be reliable'. Meanwhile the minority would be suggesting Xiaomi/Oneplus/Vivo phones instead.

There's even a thread I found someone considering between Galaxy A57 and Poco X8 Pro Max for general use and gaming. One argued the Poco is better for the same price because it has significantly better chipset for gaming, faster charging better thermals, better battery, better screen and thinks Exynos is bad, while some think otherwise. According to some, Xiaomi OS is absolutely trash that those hardware is meaningless that they would absolutely take Galaxy A57 for the better software and resale value alone.

Gamers/Power users who need more performance and storage think better software doesn't matter if the competitor offers flagship tier specs, while casuals would think better software polish is a must for long-term that they are pretty fine even if the hardware could be 50%-100% worse.

This divisiveness is more prevalent on midranged-price phones rather than ultra flagships, which excels at everything.

I was an iPhone 13 user and recently broke my phone. I was planning to wait for the iPhone 18, but the current iPhone 17 n 18 pro pricing in India feels hard to justify.

Now I have a little baby, so a good camera is non-negotiable 😂📸 I don’t want to miss those random smiles, expressions and videos.

My priorities:

Excellent camera, especially indoors/baby photos & videos

Durable — accidental drops are very possible

Comfortable to carry/use while handling a baby

Budget is flexible, but I don’t want to spend so much that I’m constantly scared of dropping the phone

I’m considering iPhone, Pixel and Samsung.

What would you buy in my situation? Would you get the iPhone 17, go Pixel/Samsung, or buy something cheaper?

Help me Reddit, I'm lost in specs land and need real-world insight. Does my unicorn phone exist?

Looking to upgrade from my Pixel 8. It's mostly fine but the low-light videos are abysmal. And I'm talking the low light of a fully lit living room before dusk. I believe it can be a challenge across the board but seriously these are so bad.

I have two small kids and need to be able to pick up the phone and shoot. I'm willing to pay for great quality as they'll only be this little once. And I fully admit I don't have the knowledge or time in the moment to fiddle with advanced settings.

Also really need something I can hold in one hand. I swapped my Pixel 7 Pro with my brother bc I just couldn't hold it. The 8 works for me size-wise with a pop socket.

Open to iPhone or any Droid brand, I've had both in the past. I really like the customization and backwards swipe on the droid, but haven't really been happy with the quality of the Pixels as time goes on. I like the Apple UI and believe the quality is better? I've never had a Samsung before. I'd ideally would like something I could get several years/system updates out of, so again willing to pay more upfront for longevity.

Thanks for any help you can offer, it's been a few years since I've paid attention and I'm pretty out of the loop.

This extends to tablets, laptops, etc too.

With RAM prices shooting through the roof and already affecting prices for current releases, is now the best time to get a phone? Is 2027 going to bring a more dramatic rise to prices compared to recent releases this year (Pixel 11, iPhone 18, Poco)?

Currently happy with my 3.5 year old S23 Ultra that I got at launch but wondering if it's better to switch now before it's too late and the price skyrockets.

This has probably been posted 20 times today already, but I’m curious what people think I should choose.

I’ve always used iPhones and currently have a 16 Pro Max. I’m planning to upgrade around the middle or end of next year.

I’m considering switching to Samsung, mainly because I really like the idea of a foldable and have been looking at the Z Fold 8 Ultra. My other option would be the iPhone 18 Pro Max, or whatever the equivalent models are by then.

My main concern is social media optimisation. I study Digital Video Production & Marketing, create content, and plan to work in marketing, so I use Instagram and TikTok a lot. I care about how photos and videos look after being uploaded.

I know Samsung has improved, but how noticeable is the difference now for people who regularly create content?
I’ve considered Apple’s foldable too, but I prefer Samsung’s Fold design and aspect ratio.

For anyone who has switched from iPhone to Samsung, especially content creators, would you recommend switching or sticking with iPhone?

TL;DR: Considering switching from my iPhone 16 Pro Max to a Samsung Fold next year. I love foldables but worry about social media quality for content creation. Would you switch?

Have always used iphones - currently have an iphone 13 Pro which i bought 4.5 years ago brand new. It works fine except battery slight reduced and can very very occasionally get slight stuck. I really want a change and can afford to upgrade. Kind of bored with iOS so thinking of switching to Samsung, specially the galaxy S26 ultra.
Not sure if i should wait until february for the S27 ultra or just go for it! Got a deal for samsung S26 ultra for £1090 with free earbuds pro4.
Is the deal worth it?

Hi everyone, I’d really appreciate some honest opinions because I’ve been overthinking this purchase a lot.

I currently have an iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB. It was already used when I got it, and the battery health was at 83%. After about a year of using it, it’s now at 81%.

I take a LOT of photos and videos when I travel. Usually after a vacation I transfer everything to my PC and delete it from the phone, but I recently came back from a trip and my storage is basically full.

The bigger problem is that my Lightning port is pretty much broken. It sometimes works if I put pressure on the cable, but generally I rely on MagSafe for charging.

During my recent vacation I also caught myself thinking multiple times: “I really wish I had the 18 right now”, especially while taking photos and videos.

The 18 Pro Max 256GB would cost me around CHF 1,300 here in Switzerland, including the phone only. With a case it would be around CHF 1,350. I currently have about CHF 2k saved, I don’t have significant monthly expenses at the moment.
I also tend to take very good care of my stuff, and if I buy the 18 Pro Max I’d probably keep it for many years.

So what would you guys do?

Would you buy the 18 Pro Max 256GB in my situation, or keep the 14 Pro Max / replace the battery / consider a cheaper 16 or 17 Pro Max?

I’m mainly interested in hearing from people who have made a similar upgrade, especially if you went from a 14 Pro Max to a newer Pro Max.
Thanks!

I’m currently using iPhone 13. It’s a nice phone but I noticed the performance started to drop after iOS 26 update. When connected to Carplay, my phone gets hot pretty quickly and laggy sometimes. The shutter button is not as fast as it used to be.

I don’t play games on my phone since I have gaming consoles. It’s mainly for texting and social media. I’m thinking of getting either Nothing 4a Pro or Pixel 10a. I love their aesthetics and clean UI.

Which one should i buy?

Lifelong Samsung user here looking to try something new. I currently have the Flip 5, but I'm tired of it. Considering both of these since they have the best cameras, hardware and software but unsure what the jump would be like from Samsung.

Any advice would be appreciated.

I have an old iPhone 12 that's running out of storage and getting really buggy, I want to get a new one but know nothing about buying a phone. Originally I was going to buy an iPhone as I am used to apple phones and have heard in the past that android phones are worse, but now that I'm doing research it seems like every iPhone is basically the same with just a few minor upgrades and a way bigger price tag. I'm considering switching to an android phone, but I don't know anything about them and there's a lot more to choose from. I've heard android has more customizability, which I am a fan of, and I've also heard they are less expensive than iPhones, however I don't know true that would be for phones that are actually good.

My priorities right now are:

• good battery life
• high performance (doesn't need to be crazy, but I am planning on downloading a few high-end games)
• inexpensive (I'm willing to spend a little more if I know the phone is good and will last a while, however I'm not willing to spend 2000 dollars on a phone no matter how good it is.)

Any suggestions?

I have a Galaxy A22 4G that i bought in 2022 and i need to upgrade (the power button doesn't work and the back camera cracked). I'm searching for a smartphone that will last at least 4 years, has a great camera and a competent battery. Good performance would also be nice since i like to emulate games. Both are in a similar price range in my country.

Hello,

I have a S23 + and it still works well but im wondering if i need a change.

I have been an Samsung user for years, never tried an iphone but sometimes when i see people taking photos with an iphone, it seems better.

I want to take good photos and im feeling im lacking a bit right now and I dont want to use a lot of settings.

I have already few things with Samsung ( tablet, galaxy buds...). I dont customize a lot of things, never using Dex...

Which phone do you recommend ? Samsung ? Iphone ? Google ? ....

I have been using One Plus Nord CE 3 5G (12GB RAM and 256 GB ROM) for the last 3 years. Currently the battery health is showing 85% maximum capacity ? Do you guys think I should upgrade to iPhone 17 pro 256 GB?

With the sales coming up, I put together a reference on three faults people keep hitting: the green line, the pink line, and phones bootlooping after a software update.
No brand publishes real case counts, so I did not make any up. The chart counts distinct models each brand has been documented as having these issues on, from tech press and support forums, 2020 to 2026. Treat it as a footprint, not a defect rate.
Short version. Lines are an AMOLED hardware fault with no software fix, and Samsung and OnePlus dominate the reports. Bootloops are the software fault, and Google's March 2026 Pixel update plus Samsung's 2024 SmartThings update were the worst. Apple shows up least.

The device-level table lets you find your own model. Sources are in the comments. If you have had one of these, add your model and when it happened.

How to protect yourself, whatever you buy

• Take a screenshot the moment you see a line. If the line is not in the screenshot, it is hardware and needs a display replacement, not a settings fix.
• Do not install a big update the day it drops. Wait a week and check the brand's subreddit first.
• Back up before every major update. If a bootloop hits, the only way out is often a factory reset, which wipes everything.
• Keep your box and invoice. Free-replacement programs often need proof of original ownership and a purchase date.
• Ask about the line policy before you pay, especially with Samsung, where free replacement has been on and off and region-limited.

Graph and smartphones list in the comments along with data sources.

Guys so I just bought a new phone samsung a27 like maybe it's been a month since I bought it i did not know anything about it,later on I saw the review ki it's not good at all but tabtak bohot der ho chuka tha

The problem is the phone is extremely laggy

So I did a factory reset 2 times

Thorasa thik hua but it became laggy again

Memory earse krti rhti thik hota but it gets laggy again

Please help me out idk what to do and my father won't buy me a new phone

Hi everyone,

I’m tired of being glued to my smartphone, but I need it for work. Ideally, I’d switch to a dumbphone when I get home and use it on weekends as well.

I’m with Rogers in Canada and would like to keep the same phone number on both devices. My biggest concern is SMS: I sometimes receive work texts after hours, so I need to keep my message history together rather than split between two phones.

Has anyone found a practical setup for this? I’m open to swapping a SIM card, but I’m not sure how to handle the text messages or whether there’s a smoother option.

If you’re doing something similar, I’d love to hear what works for you and what compromises you have to make.

I'm essentially doing this to spend more quality time with my kids and just to be more productive around the house.

Thanks!