Apple

Stability. It works, never overheats, smooth OS. Coming from 10+ years of Samsung, it was frustrating to get used to iOS. But after the first few months, I'm used to it now. I do miss the better cameras on Samsung though.

As for airdrop, I was really excited to use it until I realised all my iPhone friends disable it entirely. Not even contacts restricted, but off entirety. Every time I was sharing stuff I would be met with faces of annoyance because they can't be bothered to use one of the best features on iOS.

It’s what my dad buys me and he pays for my phone😊 he would get me Android if I wanted, but I just love iPhone. I like their cameras, they are very aesthetically designed (I have the blue 14 plus and it’s GORGEOUS), and it runs well. I really like the way iOS works too. I have a iPad and I really like the Apple ecosystem in general. I have nothing against androids now days bc I’ve never used them. But back in the day they just weren’t that great.

before I have iPhone I had iPod touch, that's my first iOS device. iOS just felt straightforward and easy to use whereas other OS you need one or more step to get the same function, iOS just did it with fewer steps. Granted that Android has its advantage over iOS such as more configurable/customizable but at most time I dont need that. From that moment on I always had iPhone, my last phone before iPhone probably a Nokia.

I just want every android user to know that I’m better than them .

As some other people said, the ecosystem.

But generally I think Apple really does features well. You can tell they’ve put time and effort into making sure features do actually work the way it’s supposed to and and creating a fluid user experience compared to the likes of Android who rush features to say they’ve done it first but the user experience is awful and sluggish.

Stable and non-gimmicky

Bought the first one and changed once, regretted it quickly and got back

Because it works well with my ADD brain. I’ve had Android before and there’s just too many options, and not logical (mind you, this was quite some years ago!). My brother gave me his 4S when he upgraded and I’ve never looked back.

It just makes sense to me.

Prior to iPhone I was Samsung (S2, S3) then OnePlus and finally Nexus 6P. Their defining characteristics were "flagship killer for mid-tier price".

I was eagerly awaiting the first Pixel phone as an upgrade, because their release coincided with my upgrade schedule. Then they released and the pricing was equal to iPhone 7.

There was no obvious Android alternative at the time, so I said "if I'm going to spend iPhone money anyway, I'm going to buy an iPhone".

Almost yearly upgrades ever since, except I skipped 12 and 13, got the 14PM late after release and the 15PM on release.

I've seen the state of the Android device market and I don't like what I see, but I'm gradually being tempted because of the now ridiculously high price of iPhone.

Longevity. My Samsung Galaxy S5 was lagging, overheating, and ready for the recycling yard two years in but my X was running like new three years later.

Ecosystem too.

With Apple products, it’s all about the appearance & aesthetic & unboxing for me. Sure, iPhones just work better and I feel are safer than Android, but it’s how sleek my phone looks, and that starts when I’m opening the box for the first time with any Apple product. The design teams at Apple are rock stars, IMO, bc each time I look at the boxes that my product came in, on down to the stuff included in the box, to the actual product itself, it feels like a work of art. It feels special. Unboxing an Android product feels like a routine shopping trip to Walmart, and when you turn your Android on and see that 40% of your storage is eaten up by bloatware, that Walmart comparison truly makes sense.

Tbh, I’ve been in the Apple ecosystem since buying a iPod touch 4 but recently with these new folding Samsung I’ve been wondering about my next phone.

Won’t be for years though I recently just upgraded in August to the 14PM as my 12 died

UI Design consistency!

I was using a Nokia smartphone. It was very slow as time passed by. I bought a 6s in 2019. And it died a few months back. It was working like a charm except for the battery life. And, this year, I bought an iPhone 13. Feels soo smooth.

Last time I had a Samsung phone (S7 probably) it had a laggy UI, a lot of apps crashed and the phone restarted itself from time to time. No iPhone I ever had did that.

Last time I had a Pixel (it was the first) it had a good UI, but still encountered a lot bugs. The build quality was like something coming out of Istanbul's bazaar and the camera was mediocre. The iPhone was better in every aspect.

I get updates for several years and quicker

Integration with everything else I use (Mac, Apple Watch, HomePods, Apple TV, iCloud, Apple TV+ etc.) and the fact that I never have to worry about it not working.

Straight Consistency

iOS as simple as that

I’ve been with Apple as a whole since the 3GS. So 3GS>4>4S>5S>6P>7P>11PM>14PM

The iOS was good then, and it’s come a long way. It has an organic feel to it that is different from others, at least for me. I’ve trialed android’s before, and it just doesn’t click for me. Too clunky.

The camera quality has become out of this world. I held on to my 7P because I wanted to see where the company would go, and ended up needing a phone around the 11PM release date. Went with Apple again.

The 14PM had the longest battery life , had the best cameras, out of the family of devices. That’s why I chose it, at least. Big screen doesn’t really matter, as most of my movies are watched on the home theater, and not a big content consumer.

When I got my first iPhone (3G, 2008) the only other realistically viable options here in the U.K. were:

• The very first HTC Android phone, and the platform was so new that nobody knew how that would go or what apps would be available
• BlackBerry Storm, a terrible device with a truly awful "clicky" touchscreen and no WiFi. According to Wikipedia "In a 2015 book, Losing the Signal: The Untold Story Behind the Extraordinary Rise and Spectacular Fall of BlackBerry, the authors argued that the Storm was the single biggest disaster in smartphone history."
• A variety of "smartphones" that had plastic keyboards, like the 4 that Jobs used as examples in the original iPhone Keynote as why you don't want a hardware keyboard.

So yeah, I chose 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.

PRIVACY, PRIVACY, PRIVACY

Android is literally a joke in terms of privacy

I've been a lifelong Android user, but after switching to the iPhone 13 a year ago, there's no turning back. I can't even imagine the amount of data being collected by apps and Android itself. Their primary revenue model is based on gathering as much data as possible.

Yesterday, while setting up my mother's new Android phone, I was shocked by the data collection points. Android devices profile you based on your usage, fingerprinting you for many of your activities. That's why you often see ads related to things you've been thinking about in your mind only. Since they've already profiled you, they can frequently predict your next move. Privacy on Android is almost non-existent.

I'm not including Graphene OS in this, as it's truly a gem 💎

I have personally worked with HTC , Samsung and Apple. What I noticed is Apple support , response , eco system , integration,customer approach and how the respond is far better than any other brand. I use pixel and iPhone currently.

After multiple repair if the issue persists, Apple will replace whole unit.

I have used 6 models of Samsung. 4 models of HTC and 3 models of googles Nexus and pixel. One plus.

All I can narrow down is Apple quality and support is much better

Cliché as it is but it really just works.

There are many reasons, but here are some of the most important:

• "It just works" (concerning built-in apps) - I think AirDrop works amazingly, it is as easy as asking "Do you have an iPhone" and then you are 99% sure you can just drop over photos without any problem. It seldom lags for me. If I have a Huawei, let's say, I can use Huaweis similar service called "Huawei share". The problem is that it isn't as consistent, and even if the other person happens to have a Huawei (which isn't that common here), it isn't a guarantee that it does work. The camera app works great every time you pull out your phone from your pocket. You can simply drag-and-drop the subject of any photo which just works. The built-in mail apps sync very well with lots of mail servers etc. (I have not found any good todo-list app for Android that syncs with my Outlook/Exchange todo-list, even after lots of searching).
• "It just works" (concerning third-party apps) - stuff just works. On Android, you find that some apps just works on certain display sizes, some apps just look really bad on some devices, some apps take bad photos on some devices, but that isn't a concern on iPhone. I have not had any apps display poorly that only displays well on some other models.
• Design of apps - the design of the built-in apps are cohesive and works amazingly together. You know how each app should "feel" like, how the search bar should "feel" like, in any app. For Android, my experience has been a lot different. Of many built-in apps, some are from Google and some are from the phone manufacturer. They might be completely different in design, feel very different, and sometimes built-in apps are even competing with the manufacturers' apps (Google Play Store vs Galaxy Store, Google Chrome vs Galaxy Browser etc). I haven't had a very extensive recent experience with Android, but I felt like third-party apps on Android had a lower chance of using the system look and feel compared to on iOS. Also, many beautifully designed apps are available only on the iPhone, or become available on the iPhone first, and I appreciate good design.
• Seamlessness of ecosystem - it is so easy for me to just copy a photo on my iPhone and paste it on my MacBook. It has worked 100% flawlessly every time. If I am out of WiFi range, my computer knows that it can use Bluetooth to activate Personal Hotspot on my iPhone, I don't even have to take it out of my pocket. When I am in a work setting, I can press the do not disturb button on my keyboard, and my phone stops vibrating. I can pick up a call on the computer (which I do A LOT), and even move from computer to phone and back. I can share tabs on Safari between my phone and computer, I can send SMS and iMessage from my computer, etc.
• Better performance - it should come to no surprise to anyone that the performance on iPhone is just superior. This isn't just due to the processor clock speed being higher, or that the chip is made with a more advanced chip manufacturing process (all of which contributes to its low power usage), it is also due to the software being more optimised. iOS have a lot lower overhead than Android has, which makes it faster by default. It has better memory management, which is the reason that iPhones have survived so long with so little RAM available. Additionally, since there are a lot fewer iPhone chips, it is much easier for developers to optimise apps and to take advantage of the Neural Engine, for example. Apples API's (the way app developers tell the iPhone chip what to do) are made to make it as easy as possible to use such features when they exist. Contrary, on the Android side, many different chips and many different implementations of similar but not the same additional features (such as the Neural Engine or dedicated image processing pipelines) generally don't have the same API and that leads to extra job from the developers to take advantage of them. Therefore, many developers don't use them, and Android performance drops.
• Design - I really like the iPhone design, it looks stunning. I currently have an iPhone 11 Pro Max and will be upgrading to an 15 Pro Max, both of which looks amazing. Sure, there are nice phones from other manufacturers, but if I would go looking for Android phones, 3/4 would be a big no-no right by the design.
• Longevity - Apple is well-known for supporting their phones for many years, both with iOS upgrades and by making repairs available. I still have my iPhone 11 Pro Max up and running after 4 years. It works just fine still, and I am mostly upgrading because I want a better camera. The battery has gotten a bit worse (as batteries do), but I am certain that it is easier to find a battery replacement for my phone on the street than for the majority of Android phones. And out of my friend which have Android phones, I don't know a single one who has had their phones for over 4 years.

Feel free to ask follow up questions or roast me or whatever :)

Apple eco system. The feel using Apple products cannot be compared to any other that I have used in the past. I think it's like Porsche compared to Opel.

I have both the iPhone 15 Pro & Z Fold 5. The iPhone is a better built device than any Galaxy I’ve had. It feels more solid and luxurious than other devices. The screen is far more resistant to scratches than my Fold’s outer display, and judging by the experience of friends and colleagues, it’s not much better on the 23 Ultra or Pixel 8 Pro. The software is a major driver, too. Apple’s draconian control over the App Store has its benefits. Most apps (including a Samsung proprietary sales training tool) run better on iOS than their Android counterparts. The Apple ecosystem is also pretty slick. Most things “just work” when you have a compliment of other Apple wares. My iTunes library has easily carried forward over two decades, including the migration from iTunes Match to Apple Music & iCloud. AirTags are extremely useful and due to the iPhone’s market saturation, work very well. The Apple Watch is firmly superior to the Google & Galaxy alternatives. Oh, and blue chat bubbles.

Work makes me have one, its utter shit.

Build and os quality is 💋

Just invested into the entire Apple ecosystem. I’ve had it since 2010. First ever phone was a Samsung Galaxy, HATED it. Mom got me an iPod touch and an iPod shuffle. Got hooked ever since.

Fluidity

Its simple. Ive had nokias, ericsons, blackberrys, pixels, samsungs been through the lot and my iphone is just a good consistent piece of hardware that i enjoy using. Well optimised and easy to manage

Fit & finish plus never disappoints regarding integration in a setup. It just works (not always but more often than the competition products). The premium price needs a better bugfixing culture at Apple though..

One dead Android and one Android not working great plus already having a MacBook Pro and an iPad Pro. Needed something that just works and lives a long time. Plus the integration was a plus

my last android flagship made me realized that theres no point in buying the latest and greatest in the android space, it's the same as their cheaper counterparts, same buggy experience, albeit a bit faster.

then I tried iphone and here I am,

Need the LiDAR for my job. Also just works good enough.

Working on content creation - on my iPad I do some drafts with the apple pencil - afterwards saving it on the icloud - continue to finish it on the macbook, and when I am on the go I can just access it easy via my iPhone, it just works perfectly together and don't even want to make my life more complicated and bring a non- apple product into my eco system

Copy from my whining post:

"We did not have the latest features, or anything from the front lines of innovation, but...

What we had was the ease of use, stability, reliability, performance, long-term support, the ecosystem, and unified design across the OS and different hardware.

I always knew that I could count on my phone in every situation."

For me its the quality of the products and software. Android OS and phones feel so cheap after using apple products! And I know my data is safer than it would be with an android device!

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.

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.

Because IOS just works and is easy to use. Better apps are made for iPhones as well since it’s a lot easier to code for one software compared to Android

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.

To take pics of my little children

1. Had an iPad.
2. Apple uses the best microphones for their phones.
3. Internet is full of people convincing about the choices they made for self validation (and the cycle continues).

Other than this, I hate a lot of things about the OS and UI.

One of the biggest arguments for android was/is its open ecosystem but it seems like every single major android developer is trying to make its own closed ecosystem like Apple. Might as well stick with the company that does that best.

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.