Apple

Microsoft decided to kill Windows Phone.

Got bored of using Android for so many years. I still switch between iPhone and Samsung and currently I'm using the S23 Ultra, but I might switch back to iPhone because it has USB-C now.

It just works and I don’t have to think about it. I don’t have the best camera or anything, but the phone does what it’s supposed to, the UI makes sense to me, and it stays fast and up to date for years. Just a good basic phone for a fairly light user

Originally the Jobs vision: the minimalist UI that does one thing only.

Sadly iOS is becoming a bit crap in this respect. Settings is a mess.

I used android for yeaaaaaars. I modded, tried custom firmware etc. just searching to fix the problems and make my phone just work and not be a pc in my pocket. It was fun. I started a new job got given an iPhone 6s… never looked back.

Back in the day, I was a BlackBerry lover. I truly miss their signature design. I used two at that time - First BlackBerry Curve 9320 and BlackBerry Classic.

Then I switched to the Android. But I found the phone less reliable and stable in terms of functionality (should I use the word Eco-system, please don't punish me.) And as I fell into the Apple eco-system "wall". I am finding it hard to escape. So for the last couple of years, I have been using iPhones.

The first few generations it was because it was the best phone on the market by a long shot. Now it’s just the ecosystem, familiarity, and aesthetics for me. I’d lose so much connectivity with my many other Apple devices if I switched that it just doesn’t make sense for me to leave. Plus it’s still a top tier phone that meets all of my needs, except battery life.

I had an Android, but started to hate the OS and all its little quirks, while finding that I wasn't taking full advantage of customisation anymore. Other issues like battery life cropped up, and I decided I wanted a phone that would last me more than a couple of years. I plan to keep my 15PM for a long time.

Been using iPhone for over a decade now. I'm used to iOS and I like making things easier for me. Never was a fan of customisation. I just want a phone that's simple and that just works.

Why not?

I need a working, synchronized, ecosystem that is safe, reliable and that does not steal my data (harvest). As long as Apple can provide that I will not even look at other solutions

I like the device integration and the walled garden.

I’m one of these serial brand changers. But somehow, keep coming back to Apple. I’ve had Google, Samsung, OnePlus, HTC, Sony etc mostly the flagship models too but always find my way back to iPhone.

I just want my shit to be reliable and predictable. This hasn’t been the case with android phones, Pixel included.

Because OnePlus failed its customer promise and directed away from what it originally was. It is what you get trying to appeal to the masses and losing your identity along the way. So I decided to change the manufacturer after 7 years on OnePlus. 7 pro was my last device and it was good. Peak OnePlus right there

Nothing but bad experiences with Samsung devices, so I don't want to buy one.

Pixel has hardware issues and subpar specs, also not officially available or supported in my country.

Decided to give a try to iPhone after years on windows phone and nearly a decade on Android.

I use both the 15 pro and the Galaxy S23U. Prefer samsung as it has more customizable UI and various multitasking features. I can make my phone look and behave the way it's most comfortable for me to use. It's basically a computer in my hand.

iPhone is my work phone and would only recommend to someone who wants a basic phone which does all that a generic smartphone should do (and apple is very good at doing these things) and is not too techy. iPhones UI is smooth, has good battery backup, has great camera and everything that an average joe would need. All these are also true with any android nowadays but an average user won't use all the features anyways and might confuse some non techy people.

Things done right

I was curious about the highly praised Apple line up. When I had to replace my Samsung, I bought for cash the iPhone 14 Plus and an iPad 10. I didn’t want a contract. They are both just ok for my uses. I bought the then current best of each figured I would learn as I went. The learning curve was surprisingly difficult as I didn’t have any experience with Apple toys. I took them back to where I bought them to get them figured out. There was no charger, and at the store I learned my charging issues were because I was using my old Samsung charger and the iPhone demanded more power. The iPad has replaced my laptop for on line banking, shopping, and Google. The iPhone is carried for voice and text, but not much else. I still have my Samsung phone on WiFi so it is my calendar and alarm plus contacts. At Verizon, transferring the data didn’t copy everything to the iPhone so with everything already on the Samsung, I just use that. .

I have a work-issued iPhone 11 and a personal Pixel 8 Pro.

iPhone has ergonomics and ease of use. Although I don't use it much for anything other than camera, spotify, browsing, workplace management, and email. No real personal apps. Battery life is amazing for endless emails and photos. Surprisingly enough, we don't integrate mac on any other mediums in the workplace.

I will say, the Pixel 8 Pro is not really living up to my battery expectations but it's new and I haven't given it much rest.

Wanted to see how the other side lived, turned out I liked it.

It’s the integration with everything else, especially within the family. If it was just me I would probably move to a Pixel device.

Between my wife and I we have so many shared things across the Apple apps that changing would be too hard. We also have everything synced and backed up with iCloud.

Also, I have not seen anything similar to Find My that would work well across platforms other than using a third party app. It’s handy being able to see where each person is without having to text, “where are you?” all the time.

Just the polish of it all.
Best comparison is - on Android it feels like you’re beta testing apps, on iPhone it feels like you have the final product always.

My preloved iPhone 7 plus which was first released 7 years ago is still functioning like it was new. Smooth, the camera is superb, video stabilization is astounding and still opens apps blazingly fast.

Really because all my friends and family have it. Imessage , face time and airdrop make communication easy. Plus i have an iPad ,AirPods and a mac and i dont want to buy all new stuff. I personally think it’s stupid but there is a certain “in the club” type feeling iPhone users get and somebody value that feeling. It’s also sorta a status symbol in certain areas.

My Samsung started to become really slow and I was bored of android

It is well designed, last longer, easy to use and all my other devices are apple (AW, Ipad, Iphone) so everything is syncronised together.

Realized that over the span of ten years, my wife had two iPhones and I had five different Android phones. So I got a 12 Pro at launch and haven’t looked back.

I use both iPhone and Samsung Galaxy

It came to me in a dream.

It all started for me with the iPod touch when I was in middle/high school. I was absolutely in love with that thing. My parents would not allow me to have a smartphone so that was the next best thing that I could have.

When iOS 5 came out and iMessage and FaceTime were a thing, I thought it was so cool that I could text and call my friends on my iPod!

A bit later when I got a job, my first smartphone was a Windows phone. While I did enjoy it, I eventually ended up missing the UI of iOS. Every phone after that was an iPhone and I haven’t looked back since. I am fully invested in the ecosystem and it’s been nothing short of great.

Tl;dr - it started with my love for the iPod touch.

It's just easier.

• I don't worry about not getting the latest updates (I know I will for at least 5-6 years)
• I don't worry about having infinite customization and needing to make my OS look "perfect" because iOS is very limited (personally in a good way)
• I don't have to worry as much about vulnerabilities (I know they do exist on iOS but they're far less than Android)
• I don't have to worry about my phone getting slow in only 2 years time

It's just easier on iPhone. More often than not, it truly does "just works".

I was on android for 6 years and in that time I've owned 3 phones because the damn things would slow down horribly after 2 years of use (and these were flagships as well). Every year I would worry if my phone would get the latest Android update or for how long it would be supported in general for. The infinite customization actually got annoying after a while because it's one of those things where if it's there, you might as well use it so I felt obligated to customize my phone in some manner every now and then. Apps were inconsistent in performance or in design continuity. The list goes on.

It’s the only smartphone I’ve ever had. I don’t want to learn a new OS (age 34) because I’m in tech and use a windows machine daily - I’m at the burnt out stage and don’t feel like learning tech in-depth for personal use. I enjoy that my iPhone and iPad combination is a stable presence in my life and only changes subtly lately

Androids kept dying. iPhone 4S was cool and I had a MacBookPro. Now, I'm all in forever and ever. I'm on my 4th iPhone and none of them have died.

To take pics of my little children

That’s what my job handed me for my work phone. I don’t hate using it, but would rather use my pixel for my personal phone.

Aesthetics and pricing.

Flagship android phones are usually more expensive than the iphones here in Japan since most of them don't get the discount benefits that iphone gets. I would have no problem switching over to the new Galaxy or Pixel if it looks pretty to me.

Sync with my macbook is a plus, but it's not necessary.

Got sick of my android phones not updating and glitching all the time.

Worldwide AppleCare+ Coverage and I don't live in the US. I don't like cases either and no other brand in the world offers the same protection and advantages that AppleCare+ does.

All other brands either don't have a similar program or it is regionalized.

I was tired of my phones being worthless after a couple of years of use. Also, FaceTime and iMessage.

My first smartphone was an iPhone, and I’ve never used any other phone. And after 15 years with an iPhone, I doubt I’ll ever switch to an android phone.

I got a pixel 8 just for photography. I returned it just yesterday. It's terribly laggy and apps force close. Never have issues on iPhone. That's why I'm staying with iPhone.

I'm using an iPhone 13 Mini because when I decided to sell my Galaxy 10e this was the only (new) phone on the market with an acceptable size.

I used android phones for years. I left an iPhone 4 because I wanted the freedom android offered. I tweaked and did this and that to my phones. Now I just want a phone. I want to call, text, occasionally FaceTime, stream..etc. nothing out of the ordinary.

iPhones just work and do everything they need to. I don’t need custom notifications and whatever else. Just a phone.