I’ve stuck with Google Pixels since the Pixel 2 XL. Have a 4 XL currently that I am about to replace with rather the 8 or 9. Want the 9 but don’t think I want to spend the extra $200.
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I may be wrong here for one reason or another, but I have a question
In the polling, why are Samsung and Android different categories?
All Samsung‘s are android. Shouldn’t they be in the same category?
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Very true, perhaps I should amend this to apple google or Samsung or just apple or android but that would delete the votes I think.
Sony Xperia all the way. As for the newest flagships, go 1V if you want better screen resolution, go 1VI if you want some of the best battery life.
Have a 2-3 year old Samsung because that’s what my daughters family plan has. Upgrades are no longer included. Serves my needs fine* and it’s cheap. My usage is minimal - email, messaging, solitaire and angry birds are the main usages.
- I was perfectly happy with my old Motorola flip phone, fewer distractions.
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Samsung is like the big guy of android, and heavily layer their stuff over top the os. It is not a pure android experience.
That is one thing I did not like about android, it’s really inconsistent. Each brand and device have their own “version” of android, and the multiple app stores on a Samsung was honestly kinda wack. Also, even if you have this high horsepower phone, apps need to be made to run on all types of phones, including the LG Potato, so really only Samsungs goofy flashy but generally mid apps take advantage of incredibly power hardware, which is why apple gets more support. There’s like a dozen models of iPhone that are still supported, and hundreds of different android phones.
Ultimately, I wish I did not have a smart phone, but here I am, at 12:45 am on a Friday, laying in bed, composing a diatribe about iOS vs android on a YoYo forum.
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I was anti apple for a long time. Just because i don’t like using Macs. I had maybe 5 android phones. Not one made it passed year 2 due to the phone it self breaking, screen shattering that kind of stuff. Never had a single phone for more then 1.5 years at most.
I’ve had my iphone 13 mini since launch and it is somehow in mint condition still. And oh yes i have dropped it. Dropped in water 3 times and concrete countless times. I’m coming up on FOUR years with this one phone. It’s incredible. My max battery life is at only 77% though… but still, the device itself is a little tank!!!
I don’t see myself getting android again. Or an iphone again since the mini line is dead now. If they ever make another mini, i’m 100% getting that. For now, it’s my mini iphone 13 for all long as possible.
Oh, and there is waaay less jank on an iphone. They just work.
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Yo I LOVED my 12 mini!!! Wish they kept the line going. I will never buy an oversized “max” phone again!!!
Also, battery replacement is less than you’d think, and if you have apple care the first one is “on the house”. I think they still trying to save face over “battery-gate”
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I’ve been an Android guy since the OnePlus One came out, and haven’t looked back. I’ve currently got a Pixel 8 Pro and love it. I’m also someone who likes to tweak everything, and it’s much easier on Android.
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My iPhone 7 has been in the hands of 4 different family members over the last 8 years; dropped more times than I can count, into/onto more things than I may know, And there is not a flaw on this thing!
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As computer security professional for multiple three letter government agencies, if security is at all a concern. Apple. I have a windows pc for gaming and I make a living because windows is garbage… there is an entire industry around supporting windows because it’s trash.
Apple was taken to congress 3 times and begged by the cia/fbi to unlock a phone and build a back door for them and they were told to f themselves…
On average it takes about 18 seconds to get into an android device. No need to go to congress.
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Does the Titan chip in a Pixel for example make any difference? Because if that 18 seconds is just for all Android phones ever I don’t think it’s very useful or relevant.
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I’m also a security engineer for the feds (we probably compete on contracts lol) and allot of your broad statements are very dubious. Security on all platforms is breakable with time and resources. Yeah Microsoft is a mess but it’s also massive market share that makes it an easy and constant target.
Lots of bias in your comment when reality is there is no perfect platform or system. If you want a recent example think back a few months to cloud strike….
Also @Stickboy618 happy cake day.
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It’s operating system has nothing to do with the hardware.
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I mean Android is just a base, phone makers can do whatever they want to it, and add security features.
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Android. I’ve had one since the original Droid (and I really wish they’d bring back slide out keyboards.)
I had an iPhone for years as my work phone alongside my Android and I hated it for lots of reasons. @Splizacular explained it well. I’ve never liked Apple since the original iPod and how they tried to force you to use iTunes. I didn’t like being forced into branded spaces on Android either and usually rooted my phone to install a custom launcher.
I’m kind of a freak about that sort of thing. I have my own domain for my own email server and don’t use cloud services. Android is better for me
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i figured id weigh in for this as well since i voted “other” however my other isnt a this one type other. its a multiple choice… i prefer the overall interface an ability of android but as someone with a decently powerful sound system i use carplay/android auto CONSTANTLY… that being said apples carplay stomps android auto to tiny pieces… so to be specific lol i use both when given the option as each has things its better at than the other
edit: google pixel ftw though that phone is badass
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iPhone 100%
Applause for any other Apple guys and skulls for you silly android users
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So I originally voted android two days ago, since then I actually switched to apple. I will say so far the overall device seems way more seamless and aesthetically pleasing. Definitely still getting used to it, but after just a few days to be honest I’m hooked. I was going to get the newest Samsung but after seeing some of the editing my friend did on his phone I was sold on apple. That being said I had a iPad already, so I was somewhat familiar. Also, everyone in my family has apple and now I am able to stay connected way easier with all of them.
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I’ve been meaning to ask… why do you skull react everything? I’m not entirely sure what it even means… could you help a sheltered boy out?
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