depends what your purpose of switching is. i've used every iPhone since the 3G and I am quite deep in the Apple ecosystem (macs, etc). However I made the plunge a month ago and havent looked back since. My purpose for switching: I read a lot and the iPad was too big and inconvenient for me to carry. I think the Note is the perfect size. Also, good for watching movies on the go and the battery life of this phone is pretty spectacular. I have push emails on and I still manage a day. My iPhone 5 would need to be charged 2.5X in a day. As for the size, trust me you will get used to it. In hindsight, I dont even know how I lived with the small screen on the iPhone. Are there downsides? Yes. The apps on Google Play arent as good as what you get on the App Store and for some stupid reason the MJ7 update made my phone a little laggy at times. Granted, the whole UI isnt as refined as iOS (personal taste) but you will get used to it. All in all, I think its a great buy. Waiting for the KitKat update.