Hi so I've only ever use an iPhone as a main phone, back then during MCO where government gives us free phones I was able to get one for myself but unfortunately it wasn't a high end phone (Obviously because why would anyone give people high end phones for free) I've been seeing a lot of Samsung s24 ads and I've been thinking of getting one for myself, but I wanna hear someone else's experience. Have any of you switch from iPhone to any android phones? What was it like? Will you ever go back to iPhone?

This post has been edited by lIAmLegendl: Feb 14 2024, 09:54 PM

Switch from iphone 8 to Poco.

No feel. Can adapt within a few weeks, and nothing to miss.
But now cannot go back to iphone. I love dual apps, dual sim, turbo charging, and remote control.

The only thing i miss on iPhone is the camera.

That alone made me switch back to iPhone.

But Iphone 12 and above has all of those too. So you ever thought of going back? iPhone 12 pro max is cheap nowadays.

This post has been edited by lIAmLegendl: Feb 14 2024, 10:38 PM

You take a lot of pics?

Loads and loads of free games.
Even if paid games u can get it free lel.

I switched over from IPhone 7 to Android and never turned back. Pointless to continue using a boring OS or anything with limited features. Also, I'm not a camera person so as long can snap 1080p and 60 fps, I'm satisfied.

No. Last time I used to change phones to show off a bit. Those days are gone.

So many videos on YouTube now on long term iPhone user switching to Android (Samsung S24 series). Lots of positive feedback so far, video isn't sponsored by Samsung.

I started apple also. But once you taste android then you never go back.

So many features. The only thing apple is good for is their camera is probably top notch. If you use the camera a lot to record videos or take picture then maybe yea stick with iPhone.

For everything else android.

stuck with iphone too because of the camera. until today ppl still amazed by the quality of the pic or vid i took with my 5yo ip11. recently got 2 new phones for free while switching mobile package. one is huawei, one y26. both UI smooth as butter everything looks perfect until i turn on the camera.. so back to my old ip11...

Went from iPhone 6 to note 5, then note 8. And finally back to iPhone 11 until now.

It’s easy to adapt, but ultimately went back to iPhone coz it’s smooth even after years.

iPhone camera and faceid. No android has it.
So can’t switch

first few days/ weeks might be tough cos you're used to ios. But after that never look back because no more proprietary stuff anymore

I switch back in 2016, as someone with horrible anxiety, it was nice that i could finally rely and depend on my phone to not die on me

my s6 used to have sporadic battery life. one day good and one day bad, and i still hear android friends who have that same issue with no cause.

my wife intro me a Redmi and that's where I got interested. Android got much flexibility and features that made me switch over.
How do I describe it? feels like an actual smarter smartphone tbh
Right now I'm using Xiaomi high end gaming phone as my daily. Been years already - no issues & no problem

If u want a good android exprience Make sure u buy s24 ultra

Do not buy the other with exynos shit soc or other Chyna android phone

This post has been edited by yolldddd: Feb 15 2024, 06:54 AM

Just to tell what you fruit apple cake guys been missing

On Android u can

Clone app like YouTube whatapps Facebook browser etc why u wanna do this? For example u can have two separate Maybank app for two separate account

7 yrs os security update not even apple can match this

Can have call record without jailbrake root at least on the s24u currently

Spen

Cheaper

S24u photo is really good right up there with pixel and apple but vid still not as good it's good just not as good

Can sideload app

And many more I can't think of right now

People who switched from iPhone to Android, then back to iPhone due to the camera; you know you can use the iPhone for camera and the Android as your main device, right?

Or better yet, buy a separate mirrorless camera for a fraction of a new iPhone. Even better.

I saw many comparing iPhones with low-end Android. Then, complained camera was not good. Speechless.

I did. From Iphone SE back then to Samsung S series.

You see, the thing with android is, you need to go for the flagship model to get the best experience. Everybody is saying droidlag, etc, but see what phone they use? cheap generic china phones.

if you can afford to switch to android flagship like S24, I'd say go for it. Its the best android phone in the market.

However if you are deep within apple ecosystem , then its harder to switch. No more imessage, icloud, apple watch, airpods, macbooks, etc. Can you live with that? I do . So using android is a no brainer for me. Plus the multitasking and file managing on android is much superior compared to apple. It really depends on what ecosystem do you use daily.

youre like telling audi bmw merc lexus car owners theyre missing out the fun of adding ugly bumper, adding tall ass spoiler, adding fake loud ass exhaust, lowering the car until get stuck on a speed bump, saga vios take ages to hit close 180kmh but go and change performance brake, tuning horsepower overclocking your go-to-pasar car which was never intended to be performance car in the first place

all the meaningless hobby the tryhard low kelas who hv nothing better to do like to waste effort and time on

Aiyo this type of shitty reply again ahhh

C'mon lah

call recording is useful when you forget stuff and want to hear back ur previous call

Multiple account is useful cause you can have two bank account no need use two phone just one enuf

Anyway if u don't like android is ok also im just stating advantage of using it

They are still living in 2010 lol

This is serious k

But anyway this is a tered asking about iphone switch to android and I stated the advantage while u talk about cars as reply

Iphone fan memang genius lol

This post has been edited by yolldddd: Feb 15 2024, 08:54 AM

Ngl if comparing quality, both are good. As for colors, back then note 5/8 seems to be a little fake, overprocessed. Not sure bout current flagships.

Camera shutter speed is also one of the reason I switched back.

About 5years into my iPhone 11, the camera still works smoothly although gallery size is huge. >30k images.

And also, messages seems to be indexed as well on iPhone. Try searching back WhatsApp messages from 2015. Instantly goes back there. While android takes forever to load even just last year’s message. Maybe it’s optimized now… just speaking from my past experience.

This is something that you need to try it yourself only then you will know whether is it for you or not. If you don’t like it you can sell it as secondhand. Yes, you lose some money, but at least now you know what works for you and what doesn’t work for you

Isn’t it s24 and s24+ are using exyshit? Only s24 ultra is using the Snapdragon

Exynos is still bad
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/5439230

This post has been edited by potatolala: Feb 15 2024, 11:54 AM

Own both,

For social media, recognition, easy to use --> Iphone
For work, function, dual app, customization --> Android

If compare with flagship android and flagship iphone, more or less the same.

i switched android to ios, not going back android
the only thing i dont like ios is hard to transfer my song from pc to iphone
and current android flagship also very expensive, im using iphone 13 mini(bought 3k during 11.11)
all my previous android phone is low-mid end(below 2k), and the OS is really lag

iphone 3G, Iphone 5, Iphone 7

then huawei p20, used it about 5 years, replaced original battery under huawei program less than RM100, new life again 2022

recently just changed to xiaomi 13Tpro

to me it is just a phone for call, message, social media, camera
no point spent huge $ for it

Long time android user to iphone, mostly stock android / nexus/ pixel. Both still feels the same. Both does what its suppose to do, but apple having better consistency.

My last phone were pixel, and 2 things i really miss is the predictive dialler and how pixel will ask you if you want to disable repeating alarm if multiple alarm set within close timeframe eg: multiple morning alarm.

With iphone, have to search in contact by typing name, and have to manually disable multiple alarm in clock.

Jump to apple as this is a spare phone and pixel broke, and as basic user, feels the same

Except for the features I listed previously...call recording require jailbrake on iphone if at all possible

Im doing the opposite. Just ordered a vanilla iphone. Started with a moto g up until the redmi using now. Redmi is coming into its 4th year and still strong but banking apps have given notice of not supportingly in future so i figured if i don't like the iPhone, I sell it and get another redmi. Good luck jumping ts

Iphone for personal use and Android for work phone

Yes, iPhone 3gs to HTC diamond and then HTC legend.
Never look back ever since.

did once but return iphone and never look back, my work has been smoother and faster.

I switched from iphone to Samsung android

Damn regret

Now back to iphone thankfullly

lolololol "low kelas" you made me laugh, but I agree.

I believe that was a metaphor, I think I understand what he's trying to say, he's saying no matter how much modification you have on your car, you can never compete with a lambo. It means, Android phones are given so much freedom to do whatever, though freedom doesn't dictate the quality of the product.

I just reliase the mod remove some of birdddbird post lol

Anyway if u think freedom is not for u and u will like to stay in apple wall garden good for u

But I just state the advantage of android for those that considering switch

Both android and iOS got pro and con

Can share more details about what's wrong with android or what's good about iphone that made you regret switching to android previously?

Agree on both platform having their pros and con.
Comparing luxury status between apple and android is just ridiculous. Even my factory many bangkala using iphone. Nothing prestigeous.

Just use what you like.

I did the opposite many years ago and am very happy with the ifone now. Better security, stability and the camera is the best in the business.

use ip14, and poco f3.
photo ip14 power, the rest poco F3 can fight ip.

wife used iphone for many years, then changed to the latest high end samsung....i forgot which phone.
used it for a couple of years, bising how she missed the iphone.
then when the iphone 13 was launched, straight away order the ip13pm 1tb.
been a happy user since.

one thing i can say about iphone is, its durable and last long.
it doesnt go slow or go "bad" as quickly as android phones.

im not the type who buys a new iphone everytime a new model launched.
i used my iphone 3GS for a few years before using iphone 5 when it was launched, and this iphone 5 used for sooooo long before i got the iphone Xr. then after so many years i changed to iphone 12PM and still using it because it is still very good.

3GS - 4 years
5 - 6 years
Xr - 2 years (but passed to my son and still in use total 6th year being used.)
12PM - 4th year ongoing....

maybe my next change is 16 or 17.

This post has been edited by quebix: Feb 16 2024, 09:56 AM

since 12pm ur 4th year got any issues and lag? i even heard people mentioned 12 series among worst because their battery problem especially

so far no issues. maybe a little lag compared to new. battery health percentage is if course not as good as new. now at 79%.
need to change battery or change phones.
if u compare iphone 15PM and then used 12PM of course will feel a significant lag.

the Xr i passed to my son, i did replaced the batteries 2 years back. of course original batteries at authorised service center.

something interesting to share, just so happened yesterday me and wife both did a speedtest for our 5G.
we did it at the same location at the same time.
im using 12PM, she is using 13PM.

my download speed was around 1250 mbps.
hers was 980 mbps. wonder why.

of course in terms of phone speed (lag etc) her phone is much faster.

Iphone 4 - Google nexus 4 - samsung s5 edge - samsung s9 plus - now s23 plus

one whole day if u used your phone still can last throughout end of day with that battery health?

i agree with this. the only reason why ppl wonder about choosing either 1 is, they can't afford to buy both.

if you can afford to use phones from both ecosystems, u get to have first-hand experiences on pros and cons. every day

if i dont use much yes.
but im a power user. i use my phone extensively.

so it doesnt last. either i charge it while working or on my drive back home.

For me, carrying two phones daily is just too cumbersome.

I've seen people carrying two or even three phones in public. I would never do that.

me, im an android user all the while then decided to give iphone a chance so i switched to iphone back in 2020, but regretted then i switched from iphone back to android 3 years ago n never looked back, im not into apple ecosystem so using iphone only while using windows n other non apple pheripherals is really a pain in the ass, and im more used to google apps like gmail gmaps etc, so switching back to android is a better choice to me

my experience:

android (2010 - 2020) -> iphone (2020-2021) -> android (2021 - present)

My 2 cents on the pros..

Iphones
- Huge casing and accessories ecosystem
- Magsafe built in
- resell price

Samsung
- Everything else.

once like u before , gone to andorid but massive disappointment, back to iphone and never look back.

Samsung... lag.... yes indeed will lag after years of using it. I've never used an iPhone before. The flagship S22, now in its second year, it is starting to lag as old models. Samsung consistently faces camera shutter lag issues compared to iPhone. This remains until now. Honestly, Huawei phones are the best. I've used P20 pro for two years+ without experiencing any lag. If only it supported Google, I would choose Huawei over Samsung.

using sony xperia U (2011-2014), iphone 6 (2014-2016), sony xperia compact (2017-2019), samsung S10 (2019-2023), samsung S23 (2023-current).

i choose android for more convenient/customization/automation.

i puchased ip11 256gb last year then sold it...only rm200 difference...

i sold it mainly only the battery are expensive to replace due to its hardware protection...

i should have take ip8 plus 256gb instead...battery also senang tukar and higher capacity

Yes, I used Iphone 12 previously and now moving back to Android phone.

I don't know. I feel that I prefer to use Android phone more compared to Iphone.

The only thing that I miss of using Iphone is using the local bank apps. Using banking apps on Iphone is 10 times better than Android. More smooth. No hiccup and lag like Android.

This post has been edited by xpole: Feb 26 2024, 12:01 AM

Regarding face id, since you mention no android has it here so some correction,
there was android phone had it, which is Google Pixel 4 series, similar tech as Face ID with 3D Face unlock, which they still keep the top bezel during that time due to this. Unfortunately they discontinued this for later phones.

pixel not officially in malaysia.

S24 camera flash got torch mode?

Huh? Just use notification and on the light lahhh

since when camera and flashlight can run together?

Aren't u talking about Turing on the led to see at night

Wut the heck u talk about???

I'm talking about taking a photo with the flash always on.

I also dun know maybe got maybe dun have have to try

I take that u think this is advantage

Good then

Huh? What phone don't have this "feature"? Even my mom's cheap poco also have.

Camera is application though, if the context here is the factory/stock camera app came with the phone, yes, there are some camera apps don't have always on flash light in "Camera/Photo" mode, but there is alternative using "Video" mode flash light, which will be always on.

If let say both are unavailable, using a third party camera app will solve this.

Which phone stock camera app don't have it?

i see ppl who switched from ipong to android usually goes back

but ppl switching from android to ipong will probably go back to android

So far as I saw before is Pixel camera app (and probably during Google Nexus era as well, long time no use forgot already), didn't owned a lot of phones model/brand previously.

Samsung

Nope. Could never afford iPhone. Need 6 month savings just for base model iPhone..lol cannotlah.

Always been mid range android user. Just stay away from china phone Xiaomi, Huawei, realme, etc and you will be good. China brand got built in ads, and terrible software updates. Out of box very smooth, but after one android update expect phone to become laggy and buggy and bloatware.

Now using Samsung A series exynos, all updates so far good. No built in ads, decent camera. Only complaint is some bloatware apps and no headphones jack and exynos no good for games, but otherwise can't complain for the price.

Idealy want use pixel A series for android 1, but cost 3.6x more than Samseng.

This post has been edited by poooky: Feb 20 2024, 11:14 AM

Really?!!! why did they do that.

Most of the android phone during the camera mode, we can turn ON/OFF the flash or leave to auto

As someone who supports FOSS and actually owning the stuff you bought, the only choice for me is Android.

I could freely install GrapheneOS or LineageOS on my Android phone, even if Samsung and Google would make it a living hell doing so. I can't do that on an Apple device.

I also believe in using dedicated devices for separate functions i.e. actual camera for camera, Walkman (plus DAC) for my music, and computer for gaming/programming.

I realize people would think I sacrifice convenience i.e. not having all these function in one device, but I view it the other way; I am in control of what I consume.

In this regard, Android is the much lesser evil than iDevices.

This post has been edited by dis0rd3h: Feb 20 2024, 12:10 PM

It can do on/off/auto as well, it just don't have always on in the option

on = light on WHEN the moment camera capture
always on = light keep on even camera is not capturing

for pixel phone i can understand that always on light is not so important, as they involve software processing with AI on the photo, not sure about samsung but probably same reason.

not the case for me, i use iphone then to oppo huawei samsung but will never try iphone again.

but my gf from iphone to oppo honor now back to iphone again.

those say iphone never lag is bullshit 1, my gf phone now also lagging badly already, whatsapp call in, once the screen is locked then it will take a very long time to unlock screen, not instant. and the mic issue... i donno is anc problem or how (already disabled that) when the other party talk and u talk at the same time, the iphone mic is like muted, other party cant hear what she say. google around so many ppl have this issue some even replaced their phone to solve this.

i can see open apps, setting also not that smooth already.


mayb her iphone11promax storage is full already that is why it is lagging.

This post has been edited by Lescotesco: Feb 20 2024, 01:30 PM

and to add on 120hz easily across all series... There is no need to get Pro or Pro Max for a higher refresh rate display. Want manual mode on your camera? Yup, just 1 tap, no need to download any 3rd party apps. Want better picture quality? Side load Gcam. Dont forget. We can have YouTube, Spotify, and Tidal Premium for free. Also, charging? basically, any fast wireless charger able to support 15w is way faster than the iPhone 7.5w (unless it's Qi2.. Oh wait till now, not many in the market and expensive).

This post has been edited by JON97: Feb 20 2024, 02:05 PM

Because you are storing the image on your internal storage, which is faster, not like an SD card, which is slower. My S23 Ultra with 24k Images, I can even drag the scroll slider "which iPhone doesn't have. LOL" and you will still see all the images with no loading time, and that includes videos, 200MP images and RAW images, which are bigger file sizes compared to a normal image.

As for SD cards, I missed those times. We can expand our phone storage without the need to fork out in advance or delete things when it's full. Also, many people will just get the cheapest option, e.g., Sandisk Ultra, which is rubbish, then complain it's Android slow... Try to get Extreme Series

S22 because it's using Exynos.. it is known for laggy and bad performance but able to last you ~3 years. That's why when S23 launched with Snapdragon, I straight changed so far, 1 year no issues with lags or overheating.

Edit: S22 Series - Using Snapdragon

This post has been edited by JON97: Feb 20 2024, 02:12 PM

lol... check the fact please... s22 was the one started to use Snapdragon then followed by S23.. but S24 change back to Exynos...

This post has been edited by kevintth: Feb 20 2024, 02:04 PM

Ahhh, I didn't notice it starts from S22, haha. S22 SD for all. S24 SD only for Ultra the rest Exynos (International).

Why so defensive with all assumptions on how I use my device? Go use note 5 or 8 as mentioned previously.

FYI iphone has scroller as well.

Can try make 30% empty storage & see whether there is improvement.

If no, maybe RAM cannot cope with current apps already.
- Have to clear all activities in cache. (Close all the open apps / Swipe away all the open apps)

Switched from iphone 4 to Android. Only switched back since iphone 12 3years ago still using.

Nothing to be afraid of.

Switched coz change strategy to cheaper phone coz my phone just use for normal function.
I'm
Switched back to iphone coz change strategy again. Want experience ios again and use it as long as i can for the same model since it's more expensive. 3 years old still rocking on. Maybe coz i tank youtube and netflix using old android phone still lol.

This post has been edited by cempedaklife: Feb 21 2024, 01:39 AM

ya subscribed icloud and sync all pic/video there, hopefully it will become smooth again. can save the upgrading cost

very hard to change once you have bought iphone > macbook > ipad > watch > pods .. ccb betul

This post has been edited by eldenring: Feb 21 2024, 08:57 AM

I have used various phones in my life, switching between android and iOS. In the end of the day I still prefer iPhones.

In my experience, Android phones breaks on me much often than the iPhones. Like hardware issue, battery issue etc. I have used flagships, cheap ones, mid range ones, gaming series. Still I would recommend the iPhone if you can afford it.

The only thing I missed using Android phones is how customizable it is. But now iOS starting allowing more customization. Limited yes but it is something to start with.

Also to consider what smartwatch you are using. Cause using a Samsung watch with an iPhone limits the capability of the watch significantly. I have experienced it myself.

Got a info for you, battery health status less than 80%.............. Iphone will slow down.
- Check your iphone battery health status.


It's like power saving mode which make iphone last longer & doesn't suddenly shut down due to battery degradation over time.

This post has been edited by Aftermaths: Feb 25 2024, 11:07 PM

Honestly no difference at all. Both are just like mini pc. The only difference is in how Apple managed the seamless interaction between iphone and all their other devices whereas it is still up and down in this area for Android phones in general.

For me, I would just do a backup of data to my pc before changing a new phone. I wont even bother with copying pictures or whatsoever. A new phone is a good opportunity to ditch years old bad habits and start fresh.

admit you have never used huawei,

my huawei 5th year going strong!

Had the Huawei Mate 10 Pro. 2 of them. And both battery bloated so bad after few years of using and caused the back to crack. lol maybe is my problem. But never had that issue with my iPhone xD

Iphone plenty of battery issues - their famous issue.

my huawei battery no bloated. all good.

touch wood. it is really serving me well

i think also don't use it too much, don't put in places too warm.