If moving on from iPhone, what is the best android flagship that currently future proof? looking for best camera, video and OS. Not fold or flip please. Thanks guys

Nothing 3 or Pixel 10

Oneplus 15

Your ideal of "future proof" means?

My advice, just stay on iPhone.

future proof? next year new model, already outdated this year model.

Future proof, only 2 choices: samsung S series or pixel. Both have top notch specs and 7 years software update support.

Just stick to iphone. Android has no resale value.

Android ecosystem is rather bloated. Been using them for years. Mostly Samsung and pixel. Both drain battery like crazy. Iphone can last longer.

However, I'm still an Android user because I am too poor for apple.

not throttle down like previous gen of iphone. so far 13 pro max still faster no noticeable hiccup eventho almost 5 years phone.

why ya? because ecosystem?

ikr... tempting with this year android phone release.. but what the heck just few month release got another one like almost same function!
S series i scared about green line screenn

if you have not used an Android before, not advisable to jump straight away to "flagship"... most Apple users will cry and jump back to iOS.

Get a cheap/ secondhand Android and try if it suits you. It is a different world out there on Android.

Samseng
Pixel… u might as well go back to iphone, u get more value from that

vivo X200FE, not bad and compact 6.31 inch with mostly all the bell and whistle like a flagship.

not recommend this.

x200fe got glitch in video recording, sometimes the video will be recorded in 10fps.

and the telephoto camera not up to flagship level, 55cm minimum focal distance lack of telephoto macro. M-shaped periscope design instead of L-shaped periscope.

like others above said, for android flagship choose either samsung or pixel je.

yeah i really like the iOS because not really a customizable theme guy etc

i got use redmi note 11 just a month then i sell it tho. feels not snappy compare to iphone. maybe it was low/mid range?
i got use before pixel because of their camera. samseng parents only. maybe loo i just like iphone because its faster and smooth for me lah

how bout x300 pro? i watch the review a lot. their telephoto make me want to try cause it better than 17 pro max

You duwan to listen later sure regret.

IPhone to Android is downgrade. Period.

Hmmm still think to change phone for about 2 months now hahaha, need to replace my 13 pro max. i like the 17 pro max but their telephoto is not like a same level with x300 pro and other current android flagship woo

Then jz get base model ip17 , best value for rm3-4k range this year

Promax is only u rich or u need the camera feature.

Up to you. Your money

But don't come back make new thread say ragret buy android

Btw, I am android user.

But I am just giving you advice, since you asked.

Now china phone Honor and Vivo very good camera.
transition from iOS, can recommend Nothing, but their 'flagship' specs is no value
Samsung is best bet, Oneplus is good value and specs.

Use separate device, get some midrange samseng with 7 years update, then another point and shoot camera.

Trust me, a decent digital camera blows any flagship smartphone camera out of water.

This setup gives u higher value for money, unless u dunwan carry too many device

Personally using Iphone IOS now. The only android phone i use is XiaoMi. Pretty good i think now the xiaomi 17 pro series. But end up i bought Ip17 pro instead. For fuss free like me i prefer simple so i choose IOS

Samseng the best, can call your gang's out to yam cha

Google pixel. Can use for 5 years plus tanpa was-was. Forever upgrades and security updates like ipong, unlike samseng or any ccp fone. Decent camera 48mp, not fake 200mp.

I got IP16PM and Vivo X200 Ultra.
I think you can consider X300 Pro.

Troublesome to change platform. I'd stick to Iphone if you're already deep in the ecosystem.

google pixel IMO.. just because less bloatware

there are a few good camera flagship phones.

oppo find x9 pro
vivo x300 pro
honor magic 8 pro

i would take the first one.

My daily is 3 Android phones and 2 iPhones.

Android did all the work while the iPhones served as camera and CarPlay.

Partly because my Android phones still on old limited data plan.

Get yourself 2nd hand model first. If okay, then get the latest flagship one.

Plenty to choose from. Xiaomi, Samsung, Pixel, etc.

Honor magic 8 pro 5G

This post has been edited by GamersFamilia: Nov 28 2025, 08:58 PM

Wa. Pixel really that good compare to samsung?

Oneplus 15

More secure than samseng, always kena attack or exploits. Google now no.2 in security software provider, so kena jaga prestasi. Either apple or pixel is now more secure than ccp or kimchi.

wah nice
how is the x200 ultra photo can fight with ip16pm?
i know video ipong sure win

No fight.
X200U is a class on its own. Miles ahead in terms of photography vs 16PM.

Was using iPhone, tried Samsung, got green screen and black boxes after a year, switch back to iPhone. Also Samsung body feels cheap.

Maybe China androids phone better.

This post has been edited by ericcheng2021: Nov 29 2025, 12:26 AM

get a 17 lo..easy choice no need headache...pro or non pro..worry free software for 5 years

Samsung , long uodatd cycle.

I same boat as TS..
dunno which android flagship to jump to

Don't jump if you can afford iphone. Better resale value. Can easily change phone yearly.

Androids have literally 0 resale value.

Pixel phones run a clean version of Android with minimal bloatware and receive timely updates directly from Google—similar to how iPhones receive iOS updates.

As for battery life, it's not a simple Android vs. iPhone issue. Battery performance varies significantly across models, usage patterns, and software optimization.

While most Android devices excluding Pixel phones may suffer from bloat or battery issues, it's not a universal truth. If you're switching from iPhone and demand the most seamless integration with less shock, go for Pixel phones and nothing else when switching to Android.

I have been using Chinese Android phones for many years now, 15 years if not more from Xiaomi to Huawei and currently Vivo. All these phones stand the test of time without any issue. The phones are only upgraded either because the speed is too slow or laggy, or certain apps don't work anymore due to the outdated system. My Huawei Mate 20X was thrown by my mischievous 2-year old niece high up into the air and landed on tile or concrete floor more than 100 times, not a scratch to the phone and it still works like normal. It had a protective case on it though so that would have helped. The Huawei was replaced by a Vivo earlier this year as Air Selangor 2.0 app couldn't work with the phone anymore.

No green lines on the screen though i noticed a colleague also had this green lines on the phone, not too sure if it's a Samsung as I didn't ask.

This post has been edited by ryder_78: Nov 29 2025, 10:45 AM

Im on pixel 9. I have always on clean android. Battery and resale value sucks.

It will depend on the individual on how important is resale value of a phone. To me I don't look at resale value as the phone will either be discarded or given away to small kids (if they are still working) when I upgrade to a new phone. Anyway it's not frequent for me to upgrade phones and based on the longevity of the phone and my usage pattern, it's usually ~5 years on average the phones are upgraded, and by that time the phone is considered worthless even though it may be a flagship during its time.

so far all of friends using Chinese Android (redmi, huawei, oppo) have no problem with screens

but samsung got 3 friends with similar issue

Even a 5 year-old iphone has strong resale value.

My wife changes her phone every 2 years due to contract. Can still sell around 60% of RV, which is not too bad. For androids can keep aside. Hence, I usually use my phone for 4 to 5 years before changing.

Oppo Find X9/ X9 pro.
Got IR as bonus.

Samseng n pixel are overpriced.

Good to know that the iPhone has good resale value even for a relatively old 5-year model. Anyway all the Android phones I have are not expensive. The old phones are all below RM2k, and the latest Vivo although MSRP was about 4.8k I bought if for only RM2.2k.

Yes but they are currently the least bloated androids on the market. Clean U/I, hence, they are my first to go Android phones.

Not a fan of iphone, hence, have never switched to one. Everyone around me uses an iphone, so having an Android is bit of a difference.

Yes. That's the thing. Android phones are retailed high during launch and waterfalls after 6 months. Unlike iphone, prices are rather stable, thus, the high resale value.

Coz TS has been using iphone. He should just stick to iphone. Not worth moving to android given that the price difference is not that much comparing flagship to iphone. Taking the resale value into consideration, I would say iphone worth more.

if you like to take pictures and video, stay on iphone. Iphone is still the king in video recording.

if you are not that type of user, you can move to android if you want.
just choose one with at least snapdragon 8 elite.

on smoothness wise, it is now on par with iphone. which previously was not the case.

2.2k is a good price. Which Vivo model and what was the promo package that knocked the price down that much?

I'm using Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Need to change as bank apps are complaining about the OS.

This post has been edited by beverlykho: Nov 29 2025, 06:54 PM

Ahha5 me no money for ip so I'll go for honor x9d

It's the Vivo X90 Pro. I actually bought 2 units, one for ~2.3k and another one for 2.2k for my mother after about 2 months when the price dropped further. Brand New from official Vivo store on Lazada. During sales period the promotion vouchers are very high, 7 July, 8 August, 9 September etc.

The X100 Pro was already selling for almost 1 year while the X90 Pro stock is still available and being cleared at rock bottom prices. There are few who bought it at slightly below 2k later through the months until all are out of stock.

This post has been edited by ryder_78: Nov 30 2025, 11:03 AM

There are a few super channels on YouTube giving yearly best phones awards in categories, you can start as reference then go shops and test out.

Many thanks for the information.