cross-posted from: https://lemdro.id/post/31224403
Title: Long-time iOS user considering switch to Android - Need advice on $1000 flagships
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Hey everyone, I’m looking at phones around the $1000 price point and would love some input. I’ve been an iOS user for years but I’m seriously considering making the jump to Android this time.
Here’s what I’m looking at:
iPhone 17 Pro - The safe choice since I’m already in the ecosystem
Samsung Galaxy S25 - Hearing good things about this generation
Pixel 10 Pro - Probably crossing this one off the list due to the stability issues I’ve been reading about (the 911 call failures, overheating problems, etc.)
Nothing Phone - The design looks really cool, but I’m not sure if they have anything in this price range
For those who’ve made the switch from iOS to Android (or vice versa), what would you recommend? Any major gotchas I should know about? And is the Nothing Phone even worth considering as a daily driver at this price point?
Thanks in advance!
I bought a pixel 9 fold to run GrapheneOS. I didn’t consider running stock android, and wouldn’t use a Samsung phone if you gave it to me.
Apple doesn’t really offer anything comparable in screen size or form factor, so it’s hard to compare in some ways. I like the fold quite a bit, but it has it’s quirks. The Qi/magnetic charger is trash, battery life is just ok, hardware doesn’t appear as durable as the iphone, and there aren’t great case options for the fold, and the cases that have a mag charger option have it in a place that makes magsafe accessories not fit in the right spot (they hang off the bottom a little).
Graphene has it’s own set of quirks that take a little getting used to. But overall I’m loving it. The only real sucky thing is that the keyboards are different enough that I can’t type for shit.
What is your favorite part about a folding phone?
Not who you asked but since I recently got my first foldable an Honor Magic V5 after previously owning the iPhone 3G, 4S, 5, 6, SE, XR and 13 mini. I also had the iPad 1, 2, and 3. Here’s my answer:
- Multitasking, I can run 3 apps side by side.
- I can be productive with it using apps such as OnlyOffice, just hook up a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard
- Great for emulating DS and 3DS games, most Bluetooth controllers should just work
- There’s a desktop mode but I haven’t actually used it yet. The standard multitasking features in MagicOS have been sufficient for me.
But best of all, it is a mini tablet that fits in my pocket and I can take anywhere with me.
Why I chose the Honor Magic V5:
- Significantly cheaper than the competition
- Largest battery of any foldable
The big screen. It’s a normal phone folded up, and almost an iPad mini unfolded. And it works surprisingly well. When I first saw the ads, I thought it was a stupid design. But after using it, I’m a fan.
It’s also nice to have a device I can set up with the software I want, and have sensible controls that work. I don’t miss iOS at all.
Seconding a slightly older Pixel with Graphene. Probably don’t need a flagship, necessarily; I’m still on a Pixel 7a and it’s running great.
