Apple

Needed to change my old phone my girlfriend sold me her iPhone cheap

software support

I was a blackberry guy from the start, I like enclosed eco-systems I like the security and stability of software. Android just feels cheap and gimmicky to me.

UI , looks so clean and refined to me

LG stopped making phones.

I switched to apple due to Samsung support being useless. I have loved the ecosystem since

I'm on Android rn but I'm gonna answer this from my POV back when I switched to iPhone.

I used iPhone cuz I got tired of inconsistencies in design both software and hardware. I want the long term support and the easy warranty process.

I love the ecosystem. I had an Apple Watch, Airpods Pro, Airtags, iPad, Airpods Max, Macbook. Everything is seamless.

I love how some of the apps I love are either exclusive on Apple and/or works best on iPhones.

I love how I can switch to a new iPhone and it'll be as if nothing happened because iCloud backup and restore literally restores 99% of the stuff that I had.

And lastly, all 3 lenses on iPhones have consistent colors and video quality is literally industry leading when it comes to smartphone videography.

Back when I initially moved from android to iPhone, android phones had some issues. Phones take time to receive updates from manufacturer, battery life was an issue, etc..

By the time android figured all this out, I was already knee deep in Apple ecosystem.

Because my girlfriend happened to have an iPhone and she pretty much sold me on it for the cool FaceTime features and FindMy features as well as being able to use iMessage. I was perfectly happy with my Pixel phone before but I’m very much still happy with my iPhone, I don’t regret my choice.

Samsung and Google flagships took my headphone jack away. And after 2 years android phones start to have issues with bugs.

Samsung s9+ was my last android... Had been android my whole life. Traded it for a iPhone 12 pro. Just upgraded to iPhone 15 pro max.. never see myself going back to android.

It’s simple, never fails me, not too cluttered or complicated. Sure… Samsungs have all these crazy features and ways to change everything, but I have no desire to do that. I don’t know why people argue about this. It’s just personal preference.

I use an S23 Ultra as my primary phone but do have a 13 pro that work pays for and I’m about to upgrade to the 15 PM. I prefer Android’s more open nature and file system and its photo cameras. However I do like the iPhone’s simplicity. It just works most of the time. Also its video camera is just unparalleled. Videos come out so smooth with no lag or jitter that occasionally appears on my Galaxy video camera. I do have a 13 mini for personal use that I sometimes rotate just to change it around.

Was iPhone from original to I think iPhone 5 or 6. Switched to pixel line (then galaxy) and loved it. Pixel 2 is probably my fav phone ever purchased. But their damn update busted the camera and I haven’t fixed it (I need to!). My last was the pixel 6 pro. It had serious overheating issues. I could not run the gps and music while on a car mount at the same time or the damn thing would overheat. Hell I couldn’t run just gps on a long road trip because of the overheating issue.

Came time to upgrade and it was a choice between an 8 pro or a 15. I looked at both and the iPhone actually made me excited. Though to be honest I miss the camera on the pixel. So many say the iPhone has a better camera or they are comparable. They aren’t. Sorry google has that in the bag. But everything else I love. I’m happy with this upgrade cycle. Hopefully google gets their heads out of their asses for the next upgrade cycle in two ish years.

I kinda had no choice my previous Samsung A31 (don’t blame Android, it was a budget phone from 2020) kinda gave up on me after excessive rooting, custom ROMS and going through tough times with it I was handed down a iPhone 6s from my dad (he got a 14 pro max) and I’ve enjoyed the 6s but I do miss Android even though I love iPhones bc they came out the year I was born ;-)

It’s the most no-BS phone out there.

Because android sucks in my opinion.

no virus, pretty design, friendly interface, reliable

(Former Android User)

I switched to iPhone for various reasons.

Security (e2e, passkey, private relay) It’s feels like quality. The App optimization is S tier. The ecosystem.

I use both iPhone and Samsung Galaxy

Wanted an iPod in high school , never got one but when the iPhone came out , I was thinking “ that’s a phone and iPod in one that’s saving me money “ bought a iPhone 4 in 2010 , stuck to it ever since

I use an iPhone because of Apple ID. I log in and all of my stuff is there. I don’t use macs I’d Apple Watch or AirPods. I use out side brands for that stuff but all of my data is on iPhone and transferring to an android doesn’t work too well. As an operating system android is fine. For some people it’s better. But I’ve used both and my Apple ID is what brought me back to iPhone

I like it and it works for me. Till that changes, I don’t see myself switching. A lot of android devices are cutting edge and cool though. Maybe I’ll get one as a spare phone in the future, but for now, I just use an iPhone and Apple ecosystem

In the beginning when i got my iphone 4 it was a no brainer it had my ipod + a phone in one device i was sold. Now? My spouse uses iPhone, my kids. So it's just easier ? I guess. Plus airpods, watch & a ipad so ima little invested i guess?

iMessage. That’s about it 🤷‍♂️

Because it just works.

Had a lot of bad experiences with old android devices. I’ve never been against android just prefer the clean design of iPhone. Even though I’m a hardcore windows user

To try something different, used nothing but Android Phones since the Moto Droid. I will be returning back to using Android after this iPhone run.

The software is very satisfying and simple to use

Really because all my friends and family have it. Imessage , face time and airdrop make communication easy. Plus i have an iPad ,AirPods and a mac and i dont want to buy all new stuff. I personally think it’s stupid but there is a certain “in the club” type feeling iPhone users get and somebody value that feeling. It’s also sorta a status symbol in certain areas.

Just the polish of it all.
Best comparison is - on Android it feels like you’re beta testing apps, on iPhone it feels like you have the final product always.

From college to my line of work I’ve only ever used Apple products and it was just seamless for me to choose the iPhone.

It’s reliable. Never had any major problems with it. Unlike Samsung, my last Samsung phone which was Note 20 Ultra had green & pink lines in less than a year. Maybe 6 months of use

Honestly, I like it cause it just works. Every android I had before my first iphone (the iphone x) was just unreliable

Because the iPad was the best tablet for the price when I was in the market for my kids and iPhone makes it far easier to manage the screen time parental controls.

A few reasons:

It provides a quality out of the box experience.

Lack of bloat (back when I bought my phone through my carrier, Apple was the only one to say fuck you we’re not installing your garbage carrier apps, which I appreciated).

It’s popular, so most things out there in the “real world” (here in the US) are designed to accommodate it. This includes accessories.

Good hardware resulting in reliable, consistent performance.

I prefer Mac to Windows, so the integration is convenient (though it’s not really something I’d seek out).

Apple stores are available for support. Shipping off my phone for repair or something doesn’t appeal to me.

Apple Watch is nice.

Google’s Pixel line accomplishes a lot of this too, aside from the things that depend on popularity, so I like Pixels too.

Because android just doesn’t appeal to me the same way iOS does. Had a Galaxy S5 during peak Samsung touchwiz times as my first real smartphone, worst damn experience ever. Got an iPhone 6s+ when it was the newest and haven’t looked back since. I’m on my 6th iPhone and have loved a majority of what they have done with the OS despite some regression with things such as Siri and some minor gripes with user access ability however the same gripes I have with iOS, are also gripes I have with android plus more.

No matter how old is your iphone, you won’t get bored , it still feels like a precious piece of art, but any android flagship will look like trash after 5-6 months. It’s a bonding between the user and the apple devices.

Simple to use

Honestly, the user interface and design is very sleek and simple.

Though that is a double edge sword as many features and customization are left to be desired

My gf forced me and now I cannot go out

I honestly don’t know. I use iPhone for that, and that only. But everything else is Samsung, Microsoft/windows, Android, Google, etc.

I got used to it ever since I was a kid. My iPhones are all hand me downs from my parents (iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus). My parents bought me an iPhone 11 and now, I bought the 15 Pro Max.

I’m not the type of person that prioritizes customizability and I just prefer a simpler way of using the phone. And I won’t lie, I prefer Apple also because of its prestige. Although I am not a tech snob as I plan on owning a flagship android should I make more money to have the best of both worlds.

But for now, I love my new iPhone.

my sister switched, then my mom, then me. I wanted to try it since I've used nothing but Samsung. I've had my iphone 12 since 2021. I like it a lot, but I still have my note 10 phone and I am never getting rid of it, there's just too much freedom on there.

I use iPhone because , imo, the UI feels way more polished than Android. Whenever and wherever I pickup an Android phone, no matter which one, the whole UI just feels cartoonish and amateurish. I just can’t stand it.

All that customization in the UI that Android fans love to talk about just makes it even more inconsistent and amateurish.

This is all just my view.

I use several different devices. An iPhone is just one ☝️. It’s not my main device either.