What phone you use as your daily driver? And, a discussion of them.

[Ruru]

Yep, that too, 5+ years of support is great.
Can't really see myself going back to Android. It's my 4th iPhone in a Row after being an Android user for many years.

I used Android for about 5 years before my current phone, I had Galaxy J5 (2015) -> Nexus 6 -> Nokia 5 -> Pixel -> Nokia 2.2 before I went back to iOS. Yeah I had an iPhone 4 before using Android phones. And before that, I had Symbian (Nokia E7).

 

[las]

I used Android for about 5 years before my current phone, I had Galaxy J5 (2015) -> Nexus 6 -> Nokia 5 -> Pixel -> Nokia 2.2 before I went back to iOS. Yeah I had an iPhone 4 before using Android phones. And before that, I had Symbian (Nokia E7).

My first iPhone was 6S Had so many Android phones that I can't even remember them all. Last one was Samsung S5 and it was decent but Android phones exploded in size over the years and I have no need for a huge phone when I pretty much always are close to a PC/Laptop. I want a small, yet powerful, phone that I can control with one hand.

 

[Ruru]

My first iPhone was 6S Had so many Android phones that I can't even remember them all. Last one was Samsung S5 and it was decent but Android phones exploded in size over the years and I have no need for a huge phone when I pretty much always are close to a PC/Laptop.

Yeah, I use PC way more too, and I just don't nees to have the most recent phone. Even my iP8+ feels damn snappy even it's already 4yrs old.

 

[Outback Bronze]

Gotta love Apple's long support. I suppose you also upgraded to iOS15?

Duuno what iOS I'm on. I just use my phone to make calls, check emails and the odd app or two.

I have had to update the iOS as some apps were made redundant if I didn't update the iOS.

Also, not sure if your being sarcastic about the apple support. Had an iPhone 6+ that shat itself about 24 months after buying brand new and the hardware warranty was only 12 months.

Hell even my retic controllers that I need for my business come with a 5 year warranty..

I was a bit skeptical about buying my iPhone 7+ for that reason but it's been good so far. Much better than my iPhone 6+ was that's for sure.

 

[Ruru]

Duuno what iOS I'm on. I just use my phone to make calls, check emails and the odd app or two.

I have had to update the iOS as some apps were made redundant if I didn't update the iOS.

Also, not sure if your being sarcastic about the apple support. Had an iPhone 6+ that shat itself about 24 months after buying brand new and the hardware warranty was only 12 months.

Hell even my retic controllers that I need for my business come with a 5 year warranty..

I was a bit skeptical about buying my iPhone 7+ for that reason but it's been good so far. Much better than my iPhone 6+ was that's for sure.

By support I mean that they still push new iOS versions to older phones. Even 6s from 2015 is supported by the most recent iOS15 which was released few days ago.

 

[Splinterdog]

I'm trying to remember the last time I made an actual phone call on my phone

 

[Ruru]

I'm trying to remember the last time I made an actual phone call on my phone

Heh, just called my mom about a hour ago

 

[Outback Bronze]

By support I mean that they still push new iOS versions to older phones

Yeah just wish the hardware warranty was longer on such expensive phones..

 

[Ruru]

Yeah just wish the hardware warranty was longer on such expensive phones..

Agree here, though I bought mine used from a friend. The screen has a little crack though it doesn't bother usage, I can barely see it. My friend's cat dropped my phone from table and the screen took a hit, dammit.

 

[GamerGuy]

Daily driver for myself is a Z Fold 2, with a Z Flip 3 and a Note 10+ as alternates should my Fold 2 be low on battery when I wanna go out. Bought a 2nd year warranty (Samsung Care+) for my Flip 3 as I intend to use it for more than a year.

 

[Ruru]

Daily driver for myself is a Z Fold 2, with a Z Flip 3 and a Note 10+ as alternates should my Fold 2 be low on battery when I wanna go out. Bought a 2nd year warranty (Samsung Care+) for my Flip 3 as I intend to use it for more than a year.

I suppose they have fixed the problems they had in the first Flip/Fold ones.

 

[las]

Yeah just wish the hardware warranty was longer on such expensive phones..

iPhones are not really expensive compared to high-end Android phones like Samsung S series. Same price pretty much. However, iPhones always keep their prices much better. Tons of people are interested in buying iPhones on the used market, so price is way higher. Also, Apple keeps their pricing steady. Android phones gets cheaper and cheaper till they go EoL and gets replaced, this means that your old Android phone often is worth peanuts after 2 years.

Had 4 iPhones, zero issues on any of them, both hard- and software. The small software issues I have had, was all fixed very fast.

 

[Ruru]

iPhones are not really expensive compared to high-end Android phones like Samsung S series. Same price pretty much. However, iPhones always keep their prices much better. Tons of people are interested in buying iPhones on the used market, so price is way higher. Also, Apple keeps their pricing steady. Android phones gets cheaper and cheaper till they go EoL and gets replaced, this means that your old Android phone often is worth peanuts after 2 years.

Had 4 iPhones, zero issues on any of them, both hard- and software. The small software issues I have had, was all fixed very fast.

I suppose that for example Samsung has improved their support. Few years ago they put only max 2 OS updates on their phones.

 

[las]

I suppose that for example Samsung has improved their support. Few years ago they put only max 2 OS updates on their phones.

Yeah they do 2 years on their flagships now, I would like to see 3 or even 4 years minimum. Alot of people keep their phones for more than 2 years.

The cheapest androids generally have the worst track record for updates and bug-fixing in general.

 

[Solaris17]

I have a iPhone 12mini. I dislike big phones.

I actually just dislike phones. I still have the default wallpaper on this amd probably won’t ever change it. I need to call text and search the web.

I tried a few android’s and didn’t like the experience every time. Though the hardware was generally better.
I just want my phone Simple. I work with tech all day and phones are just an entire eco system I don’t have the time to worry about.

 

[Ruru]

Yeah they do 2 years on their flagships now, I would like to see 3 or even 4 years minimum. Alot of people keep their phones for more than 2 years.

The cheapest androids generally have the worst track record for updates and bug-fixing in general.

Truly agree with this.

I have a iPhone 12mini. I dislike big phones.

I actually just dislike phones. I still have the default wallpaper on this amd probably won’t ever change it. I need to call text and search the web.

I tried a few android’s and didn’t like the experience every time. Though the hardware was generally better.
I just want my phone Simple. I work with tech all day and phones are just an entire eco system I don’t have the time to worry about.

I feel you, on the other hand I like having as big phone, but on the other hand, it sucks to use one with one hand.

 

[Ferrum Master]

I suppose they have fixed the problems they had in the first Flip/Fold ones.

Yes and no. You have to be very accurate, clean and careful with these. They are better, but incrementally.

I currently use Fold2, Sony Xperia 1 mk2 and dust gathers on S21, S20 Ultra, Note 20, LG Vevet and few others...

 

[Ruru]

Yes and no. You have to be very accurate, clean and careful with these. They are better, but incrementally.

I currently use Fold2, Sony Xperia 1 mk2 and dust gathers on S21, S20 Ultra, Note 20, LG Vevet and few others...

I bet that Apple puts a foldable phone sooner or later too.

 

[Ferrum Master]

I bet that Apple puts a foldable phone sooner or later too.

No, I doubt it. It is just a marketing hype. I like the Fold2 just because it has a Snapdragon not the gimped Exynos like EU variants have for Notes and Galaxies.

Imagine all the fuss regarding iOS app development and make compatibility with that screen size... no it won't happen.

 

[The red spirit]

iPhones are not really expensive compared to high-end Android phones like Samsung S series. Same price pretty much. However, iPhones always keep their prices much better. Tons of people are interested in buying iPhones on the used market, so price is way higher. Also, Apple keeps their pricing steady. Android phones gets cheaper and cheaper till they go EoL and gets replaced, this means that your old Android phone often is worth peanuts after 2 years.

On the other hand, there's really almost no need for flagship phones anymore. They are mostly made for flexing nowadays. Something liek Galaxy A52 has all anyone could want at 350 Euros and it will last you 5 years without problems. You will get 2-3 major OS updates and even if you run out of them, then Android versions age extremely gracefully. You most likely could still get all latest apps 4 years later. With some pushing, you could get out 6 years of usage out of 300 EUR phone if you got one in 2014, but if you buy one today, it might last you even longer. We might be looking at 8 years then.

 

[Splinterdog]

iPhones are not really expensive compared to high-end Android phones like Samsung S series. Same price pretty much. However, iPhones always keep their prices much better. Tons of people are interested in buying iPhones on the used market, so price is way higher. Also, Apple keeps their pricing steady. Android phones gets cheaper and cheaper till they go EoL and gets replaced, this means that your old Android phone often is worth peanuts after 2 years.

Had 4 iPhones, zero issues on any of them, both hard- and software. The small software issues I have had, was all fixed very fast.

I'll never have an iPhone again. I've had two - an iPhone 3G and a 6S - the lack of software flexibility, customisation and often compatibility with other standard devices such as Bluetooth drove me insane.
Even jailbreaking them didn't satisfy me and you can customise and root an Android phone to your heart's content. It's like democracy vs dictatorship.

 

[Ferrum Master]

I'll never have an iPhone again. I've had two - an iPhone 3G and a 6S - the lack of software flexibility, customisation and often compatibility with other standard devices such as Bluetooth drove me insane.
Even jailbreaking them didn't satisfy me and you can customise and root an Android phone to your heart's content. It's like democracy vs dictatorship.

You prolly needed the LE. But I've mentioned, Apple radio is the worst. It includes the cellular part too.

There are strange people buying Samsung smartwatches and pair them with iPhones, and they magically expect them to work fine. Apple even does screw Samsung delaying Gear software updates, when the watch already upped the firmware and it expects the same from the gear framework in the phone, but in the end it is a haywire for few weeks and made so Samsung looks at fault here. Pretty much a circus.

 

[morapp90]

iphone XS and battery still lasts me around 5-6 days

Maybe hours??? I have a iPhone XS too battery is 85% i have since 3 years

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

I want a small, yet powerful, phone that I can control with one hand.

I've heard good things about the iPhone SE, IIRC. I thought I saw a successor to that format of iPhone.

 

[theFOoL]

Can I butt in and ask how's the battery life vs android? I heard mix story's