I'm hesitant to switch to IOS because of all issues u bring up. I've been happy with android cos it allows u to customize things the way u want it to be.
Yh, right? I am also thinking about switching to the iPhone 12 bc I like the design, camera and overall performance. But watching this vid makes me wanna ask like, Why did you even switch to IOS? Still, a very helpful video 👍
Im gonna wait till they let us design the themes how we want, USB-C & when the battery gets bigger. The iPhone 11/pro has better battery life than the 12/pro
@@damnson9170 The design/themes thing is easily customizable w/ the shortcuts app... but I do agree w/ the USB-c thing... like if I ever don't have my phone charged enough for the day I have to carry a USB-C to lightning cable, if it had USB-C I could just use my Macs USB-C cable to charge my phone when needed.
Im thinking well im already saving up for i phone 12 bc tbe disghing is just so pretty. Anyway evry featre that you lose , we lose by going to ios.evrything he says I dont use duuble clic for cam never used it. The Display thign I dont use it , so im not really loosing anything exexpt for the money i spend on google play but i have a samsung tabllet so I dont lose it either you know
I've made a switch for two days and went straight back to android. I felt I was paying more for less of a phone. And locking your self in the Apple system is very expensive.
I'm 53 and my 23 year old son has been suggesting for awhile now that I switch to Apple from Android. Never tried an iPhone, always liked the Android, as it's served my needs just fine. My son has had an iPhone phone ready to give me for some time now. He said if I don't want it, he'll just sell it. Maybe I'll switch one day, but I *"may"* end up as you by going back to Android. But hey, I have to give it a "go" first to find out..
The fact is, the two operating systems are so incredibly similar now. Biggest difference for most people being that Android is still more customizable, though Apple is FINALLY trying to catch up. Cameras are amazing for both Android and iOS devices.
The other difference is that for the price difference, iOS is supported for nearly twice as long as most android phone, and a good 1-2 years more than even Google’s.
Switched yesterday , so far so good. Android is a good OS, but iOS is also good. Both have goods and bars, depends on what you want from your phone. Somethings are better on iOS, some are better at Android.
just wondering how your experience has been so far? I'm using a MacBook and am thinking of possibly switching for the seamlessness but I'm not sure how much pain it'd be.
@@Aaroniii that’s debatable I’ve seen pcs and laptops with windows go just as long it depends on maintenance and how fast you f the pc up really. But generally I hear macs can last a while
I switched to Iphone after years too. The notifications aren't as good, but definitely got better due to grouping. They're actually not that bad now and I can sort of kind of compare them to android. They definitely don't feel good because they have the notification/control panel in different places so it feels just wrong but it shouldn't keep you from switching.
@Luke Missirian-Parise What was the last android device you've used, because the android notifications are completely grouped already and come in chronological order and have been since Nougat.
Thank you for reminding me just how great Samsung is... I was seriously debating upgrading to an IPhone but my list of pros with andriod outweighs those of the IPhone. The only thing about Samsung that drives me up a wall is when an Iphone user likes, hearts or dislikes a text... it spells out the reaction with ALLLLLLLL of the text characters of that message 😤
I just switched to iPhone and I have no regrets. The interface is much cleaner to me, iMessage and FaceTime are great, it’ll be supported longer with iOS updates, and every app is more optimized so everything runs smoother
I've been bouncing around from Android to brief stints with IOS for the past eight years. I don't know what it is but I appreciate the simplicity of IOS and of course iMessage and Facetime, not having to force close apps and the here and overall I just don't have as many glitches with app closures. But then I notice when I'm using an iPhone I just don't use my phone as much, lol. I just don't want to use it as much for some reason. I just don't enjoy my phone as much whenever I switch back to using an iPhone. I randomly start missing features I barely even noticed in the first place on my Android devices.
iOS is just way too limited and boring as hell. The only thing Android devices are missing right now which the iPhone has is FaceID. I know Android devices have face unlock but it's not as secure and hence why most banking apps don't support it! 😐
Oh my God! Yes, I can completely relate. I just recently bought the IPhone 13 pro max, and I notice that I’m just not quite as excited about this phone as I use to be about my Pixel 3XL. This is the comment I needed cause I thought I was all alone in this feeling. There are so many features that I’ve lost, and honestly I’m sad.
When I look up a way to do something on my Android phone, the answer is usually just to download a certain app and it's good to go. When I can't find a way to do something on my girlfriend's Iphone, the answer is often "Apple doesn't let you do that". That's what keeps me away from Apple. Too much control
Same.. last iPhone I had was the 4.. been on Android since HTC One.. then Galaxy S6, S8, now S20FE.. finally thinking about going back to iPhone for the new 14. Trade in value for my phone is pretty high. But I'm having Android to iPhone anxiety. Not sure if I should make the jump. I will really miss my customizations. I liked being different.
As someone who was a die hard android user debating iPhone this really sold me for the switch. I didn't use anything that was lost and the pains didn't really apply to me either, but all the pros definitely applied as a content creator, traveler, etc. Thank you for this!!
Did you switch? How was it? Please enlighten me. Die hard Samsung Note user here and I'm thinking of switching. But I'm too nervous because I loooove Android. Literally like a usb than you can download and save anything in it.
I've been an android user for 10 years too and decided to make the jump to the 13 pro. I realized smartphones are smartphones at the end of the day and I'm not a tech person, I just want good functionality and the apps that I like. I stayed away from iOS just to be different, I'm sure some features I'll miss but with these new generations I'm fine with joining the crowd
Well of course when you switch from one OS to a completely different OS that makes privacy and security a top priority, there is going to be initial pains with the setup. I just switched to the iPhone 12 from a Galaxy S20, and sure it took a little while to transfer and readjust to iOS, but I now find iOS to be much better than Android. I know Android has literally infinite customization options, but when you use an iPhone, you start to forget about it and let the OS sort-of decide for you. In iOS, there's no need to be overwhelmed by the thousands of different thing you could change on an Android device. Plus, the whole privacy and security thing with iOS is a huge bonus, in addition to iOS being optimized for Apple's chips. iOS overall feels more fluid, responsive, and simple. Simplicity is often the key to a better user experience, just saying.
@@brandongonzales3785 >Apple >Privacy Just buy a Linux Phone or root your Android phone, then flash a degoogled custom rom. That's the only way to get real security and privacy.
For iPhone users those things are normal not pains. Do you think iOS users will not be overwhelmed by android’s many functionalities when they switch? Change is never easy
My main gripe with iPhone is that the gesture navigation is inconsistent. In android, when I swipe from the edge of the screen, it will send me back to the previous page in whatever app I'm using. In an iphone, it's a puzzle, a game of guessing, it depends on which app and at what page with the most annoying is when I have to reach to the top of the screen to press the X button. Therefore, I have concluded that iphones are most suitable if you fall into any of the categories: 1. you don't know much about smartphone and just want a reliable smartphone with fast processor 2. you want to use your phone for a really long time - 5 years or longer (assuming it didn't broke first) 3. you hate google 4. you were locked in apple ecosystem 5. you never used an android phone
I’m actually switching from back from iOS to Android just to get a feel for what is out there Android wise. I think it’s good for everyone to know both ecosystems.
So after all this time do you have a preference? I'm struggling on whether I should stay with Android or try switching to Apple. I love my Android but I would love Facetime and iMessage.
@@colbsteri I myself am trying to make a decision. 10 years strong on Android and I am debating whether or not I should get the iPhone 13. If you find it appealing, then it wouldn't hurt to try it for a while. I'll do it with you, and theres plenty of other Android users who want to dip their toes in the water. Or I guess Apple juice lol.
@@colbsteri People, you are buying a top phone, you will not regret anything. If you change you just have to be open minded and now that will take you couple of days to adjust your habits. Most of the things people say they miss when they switch is literally in your heads. You will forget about them in couple of days. Inform yourself, make a decision and when you do, don't troll the OS because something was missing. I bounce around both. I can talk for hours about the benefits of android phone and then will go buy an iphone and the rest of the overpriced products because its worth it. Android vs iOS has always been Features vs Quality
Swapped a day ago and honestly its not that bad. The things cons heavily have to do with the customization. However what you gain is simplicity and the idea of how things will work out because it's apple. Functionality, simplicity, speed, etc. I swapped mainly because I wanted a change of pace and also all friends of mine are on iPhones now. To communicate quicker and easier, I swapped over and it definitely feels like i joined a new family. I still adore Android features, but for now Apple align with my goals. Which is speed, communication, efficiency, and minimalism. I don't really need a ton of flash or flair, I just need to get shit done.
this sounds like me I have s21 ultra rn and am keeping this phone but wanna get the iPhone 14 pro max in 4-5 months cause I wanna test out the smoothness and different ecosystem and ease of use, sleek look, awesome accessories, cases features, I'm nervous but excited because I think I'll love it
@@Dantectez I switched recently from Android (Oppo Find X2) to iPhone 14 Pro and I mainly don't regret it. There is a few annoyances though, where I was really shocked as I expected exactly what the OP described: Simplicity, ease of use, basically the "it just works" experience. One example I was googling way longer than I should have to find a solution just to find out there isn't one: I wanted to just "globally" mute Notifications (the "bing" sound when I get messages etc.) without muting the phone altogether (so to have calls still ringing), this is a feature I just took for granted on Android for years. On iOS this simply doesn't exist!!! I have to manually mute/disable notifications for every single fucking app, or mute the phone altogether, it's driving me nuts and I'm still not done sorting through all of them. This is just one example of quite a few but stuff like this is bugging me more than it probably should because my everyday user experience feels noticeably worse than before now, not better, easier or simplified... Oh well, at least I have control over my data now and important stuff happens on device plus apps are all properly developed and "vetted"...
"I don't really need a ton of flash or flair I just need to get shit done" Goes and buys a flagship phone that has a following who believes it's a status symbol. Nah no need to be flashy🤣🤣
@@YaM0MsAh03 well compared to Android it is the lesser of two evils I suppose… there I know for certain that I’m paying my rather cheap devices off with my personal data later on… You have other recommendations?
I changed to iPhone after being a hardcore android user and I don’t regret, it’s more expensive and kind of restricted but the optimization is superb minimizing the bad things about iphone. Got a mac and the watch and man the ecosystem workflow is unique
I've been looking like a video like this forever. Been on Android since 2011, never had an iPhone and truly curious about the pain points of switching. It helped a lot, thank you!
Very helpful overview! I've been an Android user since graduating from flip phones (except a brief period with a work iphone, which was fine.) Now my pixel 2 is dying and I'm trying to decide if I go for another android or move to iphone. The privacy /no tracking features on the iPhone are a big motivator, and the 12 mini is one of the very very few phones that will actually fit my hands. The big issue is I'm just so habituated to all the android features.
Yeah pixels are pretty known for degrading batteries fast I got a old first gen google pixel Xl I use for emulation the battery dies pretty fast even with antennas off but that could be from going to android 10 on 7 or 8 the battery wasn’t that bad
I can't be with my Mom during COVID to teach her how to switch over, so I'm sending her this video as a tutorial. She finally consented to switching to iPhone from android. Personally I prefer Pixel, but for her use case, I support this. Thanks so much!
@@LadanSoodmand it took me a while to get used to the UI but everything else is great! all the apps i used to use on my android runs smoothly on the 12 mini. i promise you there’s nothing to be nervous about. ^^
Just some things you should know before switching that I thought was annoying after switching recently. The notifications and tool bar are separate and it's a bit annoying reaching to the left top side of screen to see notifications and sliding right opens the notification. The back button is a big thing too. Going back is a bit different in every app, you can slide right sometimes from the left side of screen or other way around or click the tiny back button on the top of screen, Android was just so much easier. Downloading music and listening is 100x harder on iPhone, probably my biggest pain. No messenger chat heads. So I have to switch the app but a trade off is you can read the messages in the notifications bar. it can be complicated to move data from Android to iPhone. It took me a few hours redownloading apps and changing passwords. Also the swipes are annoying. You need to really slide down the whole screen to open notifications or tool bar if you do it slow. But sliding down fast opens it straight away. That's all
I'm on a s22 ultra and was thinking about getting a 13 pro until I heard about the notifications sucking. I can't believe you can't swipe down from the middle of any home screen to open the notification center.
@@coldskoolbeatzI have been an iphone user for 10 years and recently made the switch to Android. And now I totally understand what android users are talking about when it comes to the iOS keyboard. It is soooo counterintuitive. It's so bleak and slim that it's not a good keyboard at all, I have been using Gboard on a Samsung device and it's heavenly!! Two little pet peeves about Gboard is that the emoji key icon is right besides the space bar to the left and i accidentally tap on it sooo many times while typing and also that you can't move the cursor up or down you can only move it left to right. On the iOS keyboard I can hold the space bar and move the cursor all around up and down anywhere in the box. On gboard it restricts you to only move to the left or right. But I can just tap somewhere instead to get the cursor their but that's my only issues. Gboard is wayyyy better than iOS keyboard
I'm switching in September simply because I'm no longer a person who's that invested in customising my phone. I stopped using custom launchers, icon packs, themes etc. I just change the ringtone, dark mode, and wallpapers. That's it. There's only 2 apps that I'll miss when I switch, Samsung Notes and Samsung Sound Assistant. Apple notes seems cool, so I think I'll be fine, as for the latter 🥺.
@@marioluigi9599 it's a cool Samsung app that gives you better control of your your phone treats sound from all apps. You can do things like, play multiple sounds. Play sound while recording video, play one app through BT and another through earphones etc.
While I'll continue to use a Windows Laptop and Android phone, I recently bought an iPad(unlike computers and phones Apple 100% wins in tablets) and I'm having so much trouble using iOS I legit have no idea what I'm doing. Using it the first day made me feel like I was a boomer lol
@@Sbeth85 to be honest the amount of software optimisation made more then up for it. Besides, iOS is smoother then android even tho the phones have les gigs of ram.
Thanks for the video. I'm still deciding whether to make the switch. The compelling part of Apple - is the simplicity. They control everything, so everything works. The repelling part is that they control EVERYTHING. Android can get frustrating because, like you said, it has so many choices. Sometimes you just want things to work. I really wish Windows had stayed in - Windows for PC has always had the right balance - it all works out of the box BUT you can play and customize to fit you too. I also keep hoping Amazon will get in the phone game. I'm already bought into their ecosystem with my echo's and kindles - may as well go all in but need a native Amazon phone to make it all work seemlessly. A lot of prime features I don't use because integration is difficult. This is harder than buying a house!!
I feel like an Amazon phone would end up like windows, but they're also a powerhouse like Apple and I can definitely see a world in which they could cultivate the same draw of exclusivity and refinement Apple has 15-20 years down the line.
I think about switching to iOS and this video helped me so much on my decision (which is really really hard, I love Samsung but after 8 years I would like to try something new, might change back in a few years)
Ive been an iphone sheep until 7, switched to android and i just cant see myself going back to apple. Ive held iphone 12 pro max on my hand and didn't even felt any excitement about it lol.
Me too, was hoping to switch, held a friend's 12 pro, checked it out and it's still miles behind my note 10 + !!! Samsung is killing it .. making apples look dated .
@@johnboy6799 its depend on person actually, how you use your phone pretty much define which OS is suitable for you. For me android especially samsung runs better. The convinces such as 1) Samsung clipboard manager (copy paste much easier and can remember 25+ item copied to paste anytime) 2) samsung pay (available world wide unlike apple 3) samsung keyboard is way much convient and advance than ios keyboard, 4) samsung ecosystems wit watch and tablet. Yeah, they have the feature same as ios, can foward call to be answer on tablet, reply message and also get any phone notifications on tablet 5) Quickshare (basicaaly air drop between samsung device), android also now have nearby share which airdrop between any different brand of android 6) to able to connect cable between phone to window pc and copy paste 40-50GB files fast is very convenient 7) split screen in phone and tablet, i use alot especially when hearing youtube video while scrolling thru FB/insta 8) SPEN & samsung Spen apps is a spectacular especially with plagarism and precision work. To able to extract text from image easily and copy them to paste later or make Note with photo and handwritting, diary making with Spen is superb. I can continue but its late now i need sleep 🤣😴😴
@@BusyraKhiarafif XD that’s not miles ahead bud the only thing in there that’s ahead is Apple Pay world wide and that’s not even good most ppl in the us don’t travel outside the country anyway nice try though 😂😂🤣🤣
I moved from the galaxy note 9 to the iPhone 12 pro a few weeks ago. I had the iPhone 3GS and was frustrated that it was not as computer like with my windows laptop. I didn’t like iTunes. From there I when to android and windows phone. I then tried the iPhone 8plus for 6 months and went back to android with galaxy note 9. I definitely had a better experience with Samsung after goodlock and pop up windows. Unfortunately I learned in the last 2.5 I like updates and better app quality. I used multitasking almost every week but apple made enough changes to convert me overt with 12 pro max. I’m into video and music production and android wasn’t cutting it enough. My paid music apps broke with android updates and I also needed a faster computer for editing videos. I found out my 2018 iPad is faster than my i5 intel 5200 processor at rendering video in the apps I were using. I already have paid iPad apps that still work and one that was broken with an update was fixed. I really miss multitasking. Having android phone these days are good. It’s like they say quantity vs quality. You get a lot of tech in android phones but they aren’t worth as much a few years down the road then it’s on to the next big thing. I see iOS as more of an investment now that depreciates slowly. I just don’t have time these days trying to make things work on android when if you just learn iOS. it works. Those comments people make about the walled garden are true and worth every penny you pay. You can get most of your money back if you don’t like it. I can’t say the same of my android phones. I only plan to use android as a secondary WiFi phone. Looking back a pixel might be the best option unless Samsung sticks to their 3 year promise. Thing is who knows if you will be left with a buggy update as your last.
I switched from Android to iPhone after over 10 years on Android... I’m good with it n loved it... that Apple 🍎 eco system and apps is something serious...
I’m switching from apple to android for the first time in 8 years. I’ve never had a smartphone that wasn’t an apple product. I came here to see if there was anything specific I’d be missing out on or if I need to prepare for anything specific, but, conveniently, none of your 6 major reasons really apply to me at this point in life! Im sure the CPU specs you brought up at the end are super valid, but I’m going from an iPhone X to a brand new model. Im sure I’ll be just as blown away by my new android! Im looking forward to being able to customize and clear out some things in the transition. I don’t have many apple products anymore as I switched to a PC last year and use a Fitbit rather than an Apple Watch. In my experience, iPhone batteries deteriorate over time and it won’t be that great for very long, so I’m psyched to have the rapid charging option on my new phone! Many people in my family have already made the switch so we’re already using things like secondary apps for video calls. My car is super old and doesn’t even have Bluetooth for music (ever the less something like CarPlay). I’m ready to make the jump over to android!
Just switched to my first iPhone after 10 years of being an android fanboy. This video is absolutely on point. Although now I feel the gap between android and iOS has reduced drastically. Both platforms are pretty mature and intuitive. I guess there will also come a time when switching will be far easier and less cumbersome. Apple’s walled garden will eventually open up.
@@ShaferHart Facts, it's a genius move and it's how they've managed to go up against like 100 other phone companies and thousands upon thousands of other tech companies with extremely diverse portfolios and still come out on top. While it sucks that Apple have basically turned owning their phones into some type of exclusive party, it's extremely impressive and they'd be downright stupid to give that advantage up. If everyone I know wasn't on IOS and locked into that world, I wouldn't give a single apple product a look.
@@MixyezGuy you can simply turn on raise to wake option so whenever you take the phone to your hand it will automatically turn on the display and just swipe left to open the camera. way simpler than double press.
@@janith077 But that requires two steps, raising the phone & swiping on the camera icon. You also need to look at the screen to do this. Double pressing the power button doesn't require any of these steps. It's much faster as well.
btw. I'm an iPhone User and I would never buy the Pro Max. I don't know what you need but as an every day user I am perfectly happy with my iPhone Xr (got it for 350€, around 430$) and would choose the standard non pro version of iPhone 12.
@@Lucas-re9ww it's gonna sound stupid, but I like big screens, thats my only reason. And I don't wanna go from a top of the line android to a mid tier iPhone
Very helpful for me! The last time I had an iPhone it was an iPhone 4. I’ve had a android for 10 years or so as well and you are spot on with everything that you have spoken about in your video, I decided to switch back because my friends and family all have an iPhone. I am now the owner of an iPhone 13pro max and very happy, Thanks for this video 😌
@@matsquatch1251 a lot don't want to switch but if you have other apple products then it sort of makes sense, even if the phone itself isn't your favourite.
@@gideoninc8687 no you don’t lol. It doesn’t work like that. I literally just got rid of my s20 and was not able to call anybody with an iPhone using it.
The back button thing too. When you wanna go back to a previous app you can just swipe along the bottom of the screen in the gesture area and bang you’re there. No need to reach for the top left.
@@harrykatsaros he's talking about going back within an app. Not app switching. Speaking as an android user who just switched to iPhone, it's much better/quicker on Android.
@@harrykatsaros yes, but it's much easier to have a dedicated back button, or in gestured android devices, from the right as well. Just cumbersome on iPhone for one handed use if you're right handed, by comparison.
I'm debating switching to iPhone in a couple months. I never really cared for the customizing on Android, as I like a minimalist and simpler look. The biggest game-changer for me is app compatibility. For example, the apps I use a lot have had dark mode versions on Apple for months but not on Android. Also, the way the camera works better in apps, etc. I'm probably going to make the switch.
I switched yesterday to iPhone 13 after using android for ~12 years. Sorely miss android flexibility, back button and finger print sensor. Recently switched home desktop to Mac mini m1 and super happy with it and it made sense to follow through with move to iPhone. Next will be switch to iwatch. I really love the battery. If android had a phone with robust battery and camera, I would never have left. Thanks for the video
Pro's 1. S21 Ultra is about on par (I made the reverse transition) Your main reason you switched to iPhone is called "peer pressure" The simplicity point is so dumb... Carpaccio as a starter for ever YO!
I just want to be able to use i message face time airdrop semd clear videos and post clear tiktoks. Not peer presure. Just excited to try something new.
I’ve just done the same thing after being with Samsung for many years. I have just got the iPhone 13 pro max which is amazing. I do a bit of photography and the camera has been very impressive so far. There a a few features that I still prefer on my Samsung which you spoke about but over all I am enjoying the iPhone.
Awesome video man!! I switched from android after almost 6 years. I felt your “pain”!! But the fact is we do get used to iOS after a while!! Once you get used to iOS, you can definitely see how seamless the apple ecosystem is and fall in love with it!! I don’t regret switching from stock android to iPhone 11. (I still use my android phone as a secondary device and thanks to Google photos that all my photos are synced across all my android and iOS devices!)
@Noob My experience with iPhone till now is great. I love the ecosystem and iOS aesthetics. Initially I missed some of the android feature but now I am used to it. But definitely if someone’s switching from android there will be some limitations/ compromise in terms of freedom and customisation. Overall I am having a great experience using iPhone and the Apple ecosystem. If you wish to experience that and if you love iOS style, aesthetics and usability then definitely you should upgrade to an iPhone!
The biggest reason I want to get an iphone is because of the big storage so I could play genshin impact with no worries of not having enough space, but since you brought up that some of the progress you made will go back to 0, it really ruined the chance of switching from android to iphone. I could just go buy one of the many android phones with 256 gb with no complications with icloud, google, or my games progress being ruined. Sticking to android, thank you for this video, I was already starting to save up for the iphone 13 mini but thanks to you my games progress won't be ruined :)
I'm making the switch for the first time. Been on Nexus/Pixel for 10+years. For the camera shortcut, you can use the iOS shortcuts app to point the double tap/triple tap in iOS touch under settings. While it does still need the unlock step it's almost as fast. The iOS shortcuts are very powerful to mimic some of the more interactive Android widgets if you take time to program them..
Great the way you explain. Very clear. Compared to you I've just realize I only use my phone for very basic things!...calls, messages, internet, photos, written/spoken notes....oh and calendar!! :)
This is the best experience and description i have seen online and believe me i have looked. Thank you for such an elaborate work, with precise details. Its Dec 25, 2021 and finally i am convinced. Great Job Sir.
Just got the 13 Pro Max. I FEEL ALL YOUR PAINS! AOD, widgets, customization and battery % are the small things that keep me from loving my new phone😂 but I also switched cause of camera and video capabilities.
I'm switching to iPhone once I pay off my current phone because not being able to use iMessage and Facetime are really a pain where most of your family and friends use the apps.
@@shayla8594 then switch to iPhones They get software support for 6 years Much faster processor Longer battery longevity The 12 series is much more durable The 12s are more water resistant(6m compared to 1.5) Much better video Much better ecosystem Much better simplicity And you get that luxury apple logo
Honestly I understand the whole ecosystem thing, but maybe the Google phone disappointment could've been solved with note 20 ultra. idk but its a better phone than Google
of course, it's a better phone. The hardware is far superior because Samsung is just throwing out new ideas as soon as they can so they can have the "coolest" looking phone. Simplicity often goes a long way in user experience though, just saying.
Had a note 20 ultra (preordered it) screen randomly went black regularly, restarted randomly. Screen went black again sent it off to Samsung to be repaired. They couldn't do anything with the device. Haven't been convinced by their build quality in recent years unfortunately. Making a switch to Apple to see if I prefer it
I am the same as you and I just got my 12 pro max yesterday. My google main email I used for android transferred my numbers and apps. I try to download Facebook and it says I need an authentication app. I’m having trouble. So many of your apps you will have trouble
@@lloydvillanueva7433 bored, no. Impressed, 🤷🏾♂️not really. Hyped, no. Satisfied, yes. iOS does provide a smooth experience. Apple 🍎 Car Play is phenomenal, so much better than Android Audio. There are some quirks that have me like😕, but overall I’m not ready to run back to Android. I can see myself staying with Apple for a while.
I'm gonna Use iPhone for the first time in my whole life 🤛 and I'm watching this for many times, Thank You, that's a good one Covered all of the things
Woww This is the best, I really appreciate you, You covered all of the stuff and every tiny things and all in a very simple and understanding way💯💯 Thank you so much 👍❤️ Done a very very good job 👌
Considering switching to IOS. What should I do? People who have switched from android, do you regret it? Did the below issues trouble you enough or are there work arounds? 1. File management- I have a lot of PDF documents in a folder on my Home Screen in android which gives me quick access to certain documents quickly which I need during the day. I have heard on iPhone this is not possible? 2. Charging. All my devices have USB C. My car has the old standard large USB port instead of the smaller USB C. So I will also have to buy a separate charging cable for my car (old lightning to USB cable) if I want to use CarPlay as the one that comes with the iPhone is USB C to USB C which can not plug into my car. Also, this old lightning cable supports slower charging speeds I hear. Where as on my android, they still have the standard USB to USB C cables. 3. I have smart TVs and android makes it extremely easily to cast your phone to smart TVs (either mirror your display or stream your media to the TV). For apple iPhone, to do this same functionality you need Apple TV which is an additional expenditure. Only the very recent smart TVs have apple airplay built into them, but with android, you can pretty much cast any device to even the older Smart TVs due to DLNA technology. Makes it easy to share my photos with the family on the big screen. 4. Repairs. Generally much cheaper to repair an android phone if something were to go wrong or even simple things such as replacing the battery. 5. WIdgets. I can have fullscreen WhatsApp widget on my android hoemscreen as well as calendar widget and my notes widget helping me to keep my day organised. I hear IOS widgets are a bit more limited in their functionality. 6. Camera. I think its nice to have 3 cameras (standard, wide and telephoto). I have used zoom on my phone a couple of times and having no dedicated zoom on the standard iPhone 12 is a bit of a put off. 7. Split screen- I have used this a reasonable number of times now. my main use case is when filling in a form or something and having the other window open with the information I require. I used to think it was a novelty but it genuinely does come in handy sometimes. 8. I hate the notch but people said once you use it you get used to it quickly. Why I'm considering switching to iPhone: 1. Battery life- I hear battery management on iOS is better and better Screen on time as well as standby time. 2. Regular software updates and longer support 3. Better optimised applications and probably better reliability. Pretty much everyone has said gaming is superior on iPhone and the A14 Bionic crushes any other chip out there. What should I do? People who have switched from android, do you regret it?
9. Automation. The "Shortcut" app on iOS is a nice approach, but at this point: it's a joke, more or less. 10. Personal Hotspot via USB requires iTunes. 11. The "sandbox-y-ness" of apps. Ever tried to use a cloud storage service (to a certain extent) other than iCloud? Or saving file locally and coming back to it afterwards from within the app? Or make 3rd party apps do things in the background reliably? It's a huge pain.
Same here. I switched to Android after the iPhone 3GS and loved the freedom. I have been with Android since. I fell in love with Note Series and I use my stylus constantly to take notes in meetings, or to jot things down quickly on the go. However, I'm ready for a change and I'm thinking about switching to the 12 Pro Max, but I'm scared bc I might miss my freedom again. So this video is very helpful but I'm still undecided. Decisions, decisions! Note 20 Ultra or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
I just left the Verizon store a little bit ago with a new iPhone 12. Was just there to upgrade my wife's phone, but playing with it had me excited for a phone for the first time in a while. I have been using android since the G1 from T-Mobile back in 08. Definitely a hard switch coming from years of being on Pixels, but I'm loving it so far(after the pain of transferring stuff over).
It sure is legendary when you realize you got a brand new $1300 phone that's so like 7 years old in tech compared to Androids. I lasted 2 days and couldn't stand it needless to say I went back to my s20+ with a ton of convenient and useful features that iphone hasn't heard about smh
@@JRDNGIXX Are referring to useless tech that your S20 has just so Samsung could check another box? What is so 7 years about iPhone that is behind Android? CPU, battery optimization, graphic performance, UI responsiveness, Google apps that actually work better on iPhone? Help me understand cause I am genuinely curious?
I tried the 12 pro max ...after about 8 years on android... I just couldn’t do it 😆 already returned it. Some of the stuff I loved however the lack of customisation and the camera limitations ended it or me, the notification management is still garbage in comparison to android too. I’m massively in to photography and of course the 12 pro max is fantastic for pictures and video but 2.5x zoom in 2020 is just silly, I’ll stick with my note 20 ultra for now 👍🏻. Apple will probably give it a 5x zoom lens in another couple years 😂 You gonna stick with iOS? I have a feeling you may go back to android 😆
My wife has just switched to iphone and she just can't stand it after a week. She's having a really tough time with it, and everything she used to do easily takes more steps for no reason. We might be exchanging her iphone 11 for a Pixel 5.
Good video. I was planning on switch back to the iPhone( switched from iPhone 7) but your video just confirmed that there's no need to. I'm heavily invested in the apple system the only thing I don't have is the phone. But There's too many features that I'd be losing that wasn't mentioned.
Totally agree with CarPlay assessment. I switched from iPhone to Android and Android Auto doesn't work as well as CarPlay by a long shot. It is one of the top iPhone features I miss most.
I've just got my first iPhone ever. I've been using Samsung and various Android bits and bobs for almost 15 years. That double tap for the camera... I miss that SO MUCH! Thank you for highlighting how to transfer your whats app stuff over, because that was really annoying to me.
Wait does this work when you switch operating systems? Because this would be one of the things I was most concerned about when I was going to order a new 12 pro
Why do people feel forced to use iCloud? I’ve had iphone forever and I never pay for iCloud, I just use google services to back up pictures, contacts, notes, almost everything, it worths with the Apple native apps too. You just have to manually back up photos but its not a big deal.
@@FilipinoHODL thanks! I do love my new iPhone. Paid for iCloud because I literally needed it for that and my iPad but if pictures I deleted off my phone also gets deleted on iCloud then I can’t keep my phone empty and all memories stored away. I didn’t turn off iCloud yet because I’m still within the limit but as soon I reach that limit I will. Google drive and photos is working out just fine. Keeps yours calendars and notes and contacts and pictures on all devices . I appreciate that u took the time to answer
Helpful video, thank you. One thing I'd like to mention regarding what you said. Although users are spoilt for choice on Android with so many devices, unfortunately most of them have various quality issues . These range software/ GUI and go to various hardware problems: Bluetooth and wireless reception, battery life, overheating, build quality etc. Another key advantage for iPhone is the form factor. If you want a compact premium pjone there is no choice for you at the moment on Android. Well there is Samsung S20 but the Exynos version has known serious problems so there you have it...
I had iPhone 5, 5s, 6, and then I switched to the S7 edge. It was a great phone no complains but I decided to go back to the iPhone and it’s so much better. The ecosystem is far superior and the ease of use makes it even better.
I also just switched to IOS from Android after 10 years. I feel that the two platforms are very similar in usability. I prefer the way settings on Android is setup but once you switch and understand Apple's approach it isn't bad. The absolute worst thing about IOS that i despise and miss from Android is NOTIFICATIONS. It is such a PITA!
Same, I hate the way notifications appear! In Android, I was able to hide the name of the person who messaged me on the lock screen. On iPhone, its always visible, irrespective of whether you can read part of the message or not. Shame!
@@TrendingReviews Presumably you can still block certain apps from giving you notifications? I never want Facebook notifs for instance, otherwise my pocket would barely stop buzzing!
you just might have convinced me to switch for my next phone lmfao 😂(just waiting to see if 120hz display won't drain iPhone 13 pro battery life too much...)
Thanks for the video! I just switched as well and the back button being as far away as possible from my thumb was something I was not expecting haha. I’m curious what keyboard you went with. I hate how there is no punctuation without tapping a button
Me too! I really hate that I don't have a dedicated comma key on the keyboard - its probably more widely used than the period key. I use SwiftKey for now, which still isn't as great as the Android version, but better than Apple's default keyboard. I had setup a shortcut to get the comma key, which was a double period. Much like how a double space creates a period character. Hope that helps!
Used android all my life, then my Motorola absolutely got crushed and I got to borrow my brothers old iphone 6s plus. At first it was hard to get used to, but now i am waiting to buy the iphone 13. i find that android photos look too wide and bright somehow. I also loved how smooth apps felt, especially instagram, snapchat, tiktok and youtube. Everything feels smooth and crisp, and the simplicity suits me better. Im never going back to android. I ammover the moon about how amazing this old iphone feels, so i cant wait for the newest one.
I just switched from a Google Pixel 4XL to an iPhone 13 Pro Max 512. I have never used an iPhone before. I still love Android. But there are a few gaps in my experience I would say. My wife uses iPhone and is pretty happy with it and will probably not switch back to Android. So it would be nice for both of us to be on the same ecosystem. I do plan on getting an iPad some day as it doesn't seem that there is a decent competitor to it on the Android side of things. Finally, and probably the thing that tipped me the most is that I just bought a new '22 Subaru Outback. Subaru has not integrated Android Auto's portrait mode to fit the 12" portrait display in the Outback. This is an issue for me as only a tiny portion of the screen is used for AA navigation. I also am having increasing frustration with AA and the bugs with phone connectivity, device recognition, dropping my Bluetooth connection once I connect the device to the car with a cable. My wife has an old iPhone 8, super basic model, and it fills the screen, and does not have any of the connectivity issues that Android Auto has. I still love Android phones and will not be one of those ecosystem fascists, but I think this switch, while having some initial pains with apps/messaging/synching/etc.... will, overall, be the better move for me.
I'd been debating switching to iPhone but the videos I've watched all convince me to stick with Samsung. The only draw with the iPhone is app optimization and photos I like without taking time to edit. But simple edits on Galaxy make the colors look just as good or better.
Great video! You covered most of the things I have challenges with as I go through the switch to iOS. I've lost some functionality that I didn't realize the iPhone didn't have. I feel a lot better knowing it's just not me.
Went iPhone 3GS, to Samsung, to Google, to Oneplus to 12 pro. LastPass helps with app login transfer and works with Face ID. Definitely miss my back swipe, split screen, and super easy customizable ring tones.
Great summary, thanks! I've just switched from android (Samsung) to iPhone for the first time - and it's been a nightmare for several days. All the issues you've picked up and probably more! My biggest pain was moving photos - Apple's "Move to iOS" app on Android move all 20k+ images to my new iPhone, including Whatsapp pics, screenshots and other trash. I had to remove everything from the iPhone, back up photos from Google Photos to PC and then upload from PC to iCloud. All Google Photos didn't download to iPhone due to some reason. The good thing is that I think I can always come back and forth after the first switch because both android and apple accounts will have settings, apps, etc (except some delta of course).
Great review! First time watching your video. As a long time Android user myself too, you covered most of the points and even some I never thought of. Subscribed!
@@TrendingReviews bro thank you so much for this i have subscribed. i am an android user like u since 2010 thinking about switching to iphone and the thing keeping me from switching is transferring everything from google one google drive to icloud
Great summary of what you're facing when switching to an iphone. I am waiting for the iPhone 13 pro to make my switch. As you say once you're invested in the apple eco system it is just a reasonable move to also get an iphone. The connectivity is amazing and it just makes it all easier. For now I am using my oneplus 7 pro which is buy any means an amazing phone although i am running into some issues with connectivity to my macbook pro and ipad pro. It just annoys me how i can not just send files back and forth etc.
This is a nearly identical situation to mine, couldn't be more perfect. I'm also switching from a Pixel 4XL, have a Galaxy Gear watch, a MacBook, iPad Pro, Apple TV, all my family is on iPhone. Exactly the video I needed to make a final decision to switch!
I was always using an Android phone as an iPhone without even paying attention to it. I never used these always on screens, changing songs with my hand in the air, shortcuts for camera etc. I finally decided to switch to iPhone 13 mini. It'll get to me in a month. I am pretty excited!
When the new iPhone 13 comes out I'll be switching to Apple after 10 years of using android, very excited!
Me too
I did it Totally worth it!
Same.
@@-xYz--nk1gm
Why?
Nope , I will stick with Android... Because new Google pixel and s22 ultra will make something revolutionary 👀
I'm hesitant to switch to IOS because of all issues u bring up. I've been happy with android cos it allows u to customize things the way u want it to be.
Yh, right? I am also thinking about switching to the iPhone 12 bc I like the design, camera and overall performance.
But watching this vid makes me wanna ask like, Why did you even switch to IOS?
Still, a very helpful video 👍
Im gonna wait till they let us design the themes how we want, USB-C & when the battery gets bigger. The iPhone 11/pro has better battery life than the 12/pro
@@damnson9170 The design/themes thing is easily customizable w/ the shortcuts app... but I do agree w/ the USB-c thing... like if I ever don't have my phone charged enough for the day I have to carry a USB-C to lightning cable, if it had USB-C I could just use my Macs USB-C cable to charge my phone when needed.
Im thinking well im already saving up for i phone 12 bc tbe disghing is just so pretty. Anyway evry featre that you lose , we lose by going to ios.evrything he says I dont use duuble clic for cam never used it. The Display thign I dont use it , so im not really loosing anything exexpt for the money i spend on google play but i have a samsung tabllet so I dont lose it either you know
@@sarahdelandy9147 don't start getting familiar with android anymore, thise nifty features that really makes life easier, might pull you back.
I've made a switch for two days and went straight back to android. I felt I was paying more for less of a phone. And locking your self in the Apple system is very expensive.
Very true
Yeah I’m stuck in it lol
Same!!
I'm 53 and my 23 year old son has been suggesting for awhile now that I switch to Apple from Android.
Never tried an iPhone, always liked the Android, as it's served my needs just fine.
My son has had an iPhone phone ready to give me for some time now. He said if I don't want it, he'll just sell it.
Maybe I'll switch one day, but I *"may"* end up as you by going back to Android. But hey, I have to give it a "go" first to find out..
@@generationx9294 apple has many good things but it’s not worth it, get a good android phone and go for that.
The fact is, the two operating systems are so incredibly similar now. Biggest difference for most people being that Android is still more customizable, though Apple is FINALLY trying to catch up. Cameras are amazing for both Android and iOS devices.
Vanilla Android , without a skin, is so fast though.
i think iphone for better privacy and link between apple devices such as the ipad and macbooks, android for customization and hardware
Vanilla android is quicker than iOS
True. One thing android hasn't caught up apple in, and never will.. is the safety and security
The other difference is that for the price difference, iOS is supported for nearly twice as long as most android phone, and a good 1-2 years more than even Google’s.
Switched yesterday , so far so good. Android is a good OS, but iOS is also good. Both have goods and bars, depends on what you want from your phone. Somethings are better on iOS, some are better at Android.
just wondering how your experience has been so far? I'm using a MacBook and am thinking of possibly switching for the seamlessness but I'm not sure how much pain it'd be.
@@JOELLZE be ready to that your laptop's life expectance goes from 10 years to 4 years when you switch from mac to windows.
@@Aaroniii that’s debatable I’ve seen pcs and laptops with windows go just as long it depends on maintenance and how fast you f the pc up really. But generally I hear macs can last a while
The only thing that would seal my switch to IOS - which I'm still waiting for - is for Apple to get their cluttered notifications sorted out.
I switched to Iphone after years too. The notifications aren't as good, but definitely got better due to grouping. They're actually not that bad now and I can sort of kind of compare them to android. They definitely don't feel good because they have the notification/control panel in different places so it feels just wrong but it shouldn't keep you from switching.
For every app just make notification grouping -by app..that was helpful for me
That is the worst part about it. I hate pulling down the entire notification bar.
@Luke Missirian-Parise What was the last android device you've used, because the android notifications are completely grouped already and come in chronological order and have been since Nougat.
@@MrNubshow I agree. All I care about is that they are in time order.
Thank you for reminding me just how great Samsung is... I was seriously debating upgrading to an IPhone but my list of pros with andriod outweighs those of the IPhone. The only thing about Samsung that drives me up a wall is when an Iphone user likes, hearts or dislikes a text... it spells out the reaction with ALLLLLLLL of the text characters of that message 😤
lol same
Samsung is basically the iPhone of Android
I just switched to iPhone and I have no regrets. The interface is much cleaner to me, iMessage and FaceTime are great, it’ll be supported longer with iOS updates, and every app is more optimized so everything runs smoother
Really the only reason I want to switch. But I'm sure andriod will catch up.
@@ceola9092 exactly
I've been bouncing around from Android to brief stints with IOS for the past eight years. I don't know what it is but I appreciate the simplicity of IOS and of course iMessage and Facetime, not having to force close apps and the here and overall I just don't have as many glitches with app closures.
But then I notice when I'm using an iPhone I just don't use my phone as much, lol. I just don't want to use it as much for some reason. I just don't enjoy my phone as much whenever I switch back to using an iPhone. I randomly start missing features I barely even noticed in the first place on my Android devices.
Why you dont use your iPhone and what features you missed from Android?
Sameeee I’m missing some android features
Well that's a good thing. Not using the phone as much that is.
iOS is just way too limited and boring as hell. The only thing Android devices are missing right now which the iPhone has is FaceID. I know Android devices have face unlock but it's not as secure and hence why most banking apps don't support it! 😐
Oh my God! Yes, I can completely relate. I just recently bought the IPhone 13 pro max, and I notice that I’m just not quite as excited about this phone as I use to be about my Pixel 3XL. This is the comment I needed cause I thought I was all alone in this feeling. There are so many features that I’ve lost, and honestly I’m sad.
When I look up a way to do something on my Android phone, the answer is usually just to download a certain app and it's good to go. When I can't find a way to do something on my girlfriend's Iphone, the answer is often "Apple doesn't let you do that". That's what keeps me away from Apple. Too much control
Top 100 things that did not happen
what have you not been able to do on an iphone
@@tricket2701 dowload apps that android has
And android lets you dowload from the web which means open source apps are mostly on android lol
@@tonivoul1971 apple does it for a security reason lol
which is why android gets viruses way much more
@@xzanm9216 yea some amazing features will always have a drawback
and freedome of installing apps from everywhere can be dangerous
Same.. last iPhone I had was the 4.. been on Android since HTC One.. then Galaxy S6, S8, now S20FE.. finally thinking about going back to iPhone for the new 14. Trade in value for my phone is pretty high. But I'm having Android to iPhone anxiety. Not sure if I should make the jump. I will really miss my customizations. I liked being different.
Just switched from an iphone 12 to the S21 ultra i love this and happy to be back on Android
Fucking hell i think i fucked up switching to apple
@@Victor-qe3zg well if you're enjoying your phone that theres nothing to regret
I switched from iphone 11 pro max to a galaxy note 20 and Im happy to be back on Android as well. It's been over a monh
Why do you like Android more?
@@pedromonteiro2644 me
The customization options
I get a much better signal
I don't need a ton of cords to use different things or a ton of adapters
As someone who was a die hard android user debating iPhone this really sold me for the switch. I didn't use anything that was lost and the pains didn't really apply to me either, but all the pros definitely applied as a content creator, traveler, etc. Thank you for this!!
You're welcome Sunny! Glad my video helped :)
And good luck in your switch if you go ahead with it!
Did you switch? How was it? Please enlighten me. Die hard Samsung Note user here and I'm thinking of switching. But I'm too nervous because I loooove Android. Literally like a usb than you can download and save anything in it.
Would love to know if you switched and what you thought. I'm on the edge of taking the leap.
I've been an android user for 10 years too and decided to make the jump to the 13 pro. I realized smartphones are smartphones at the end of the day and I'm not a tech person, I just want good functionality and the apps that I like. I stayed away from iOS just to be different, I'm sure some features I'll miss but with these new generations I'm fine with joining the crowd
What androids?
If you are not a tech person, you don't need an Iphone 13 Pro.
How are you getting on with it?
Looks like the list of pains outweighs the list of gains. I was almost ready to buy iphone 12. You made me rethink. 🥺
Well of course when you switch from one OS to a completely different OS that makes privacy and security a top priority, there is going to be initial pains with the setup. I just switched to the iPhone 12 from a Galaxy S20, and sure it took a little while to transfer and readjust to iOS, but I now find iOS to be much better than Android. I know Android has literally infinite customization options, but when you use an iPhone, you start to forget about it and let the OS sort-of decide for you. In iOS, there's no need to be overwhelmed by the thousands of different thing you could change on an Android device. Plus, the whole privacy and security thing with iOS is a huge bonus, in addition to iOS being optimized for Apple's chips. iOS overall feels more fluid, responsive, and simple. Simplicity is often the key to a better user experience, just saying.
@@brandongonzales3785 >Apple
>Privacy
Just buy a Linux Phone or root your Android phone, then flash a degoogled custom rom. That's the only way to get real security and privacy.
@@NuryPPanaligan who would want to do that, iPhone is the next best option that most people will take.
For iPhone users those things are normal not pains. Do you think iOS users will not be overwhelmed by android’s many functionalities when they switch? Change is never easy
@@rcc8347 how can a guy be overwhelmed for more functionality 😂?
My main gripe with iPhone is that the gesture navigation is inconsistent. In android, when I swipe from the edge of the screen, it will send me back to the previous page in whatever app I'm using. In an iphone, it's a puzzle, a game of guessing, it depends on which app and at what page with the most annoying is when I have to reach to the top of the screen to press the X button.
Therefore, I have concluded that iphones are most suitable if you fall into any of the categories:
1. you don't know much about smartphone and just want a reliable smartphone with fast processor
2. you want to use your phone for a really long time - 5 years or longer (assuming it didn't broke first)
3. you hate google
4. you were locked in apple ecosystem
5. you never used an android phone
I’m actually switching from back from iOS to Android just to get a feel for what is out there Android wise. I think it’s good for everyone to know both ecosystems.
So after all this time do you have a preference? I'm struggling on whether I should stay with Android or try switching to Apple. I love my Android but I would love Facetime and iMessage.
@@colbsteri I myself am trying to make a decision. 10 years strong on Android and I am debating whether or not I should get the iPhone 13. If you find it appealing, then it wouldn't hurt to try it for a while. I'll do it with you, and theres plenty of other Android users who want to dip their toes in the water. Or I guess Apple juice lol.
@@colbsteri People, you are buying a top phone, you will not regret anything. If you change you just have to be open minded and now that will take you couple of days to adjust your habits. Most of the things people say they miss when they switch is literally in your heads. You will forget about them in couple of days. Inform yourself, make a decision and when you do, don't troll the OS because something was missing. I bounce around both. I can talk for hours about the benefits of android phone and then will go buy an iphone and the rest of the overpriced products because its worth it. Android vs iOS has always been Features vs Quality
Swapped a day ago and honestly its not that bad. The things cons heavily have to do with the customization. However what you gain is simplicity and the idea of how things will work out because it's apple. Functionality, simplicity, speed, etc. I swapped mainly because I wanted a change of pace and also all friends of mine are on iPhones now. To communicate quicker and easier, I swapped over and it definitely feels like i joined a new family. I still adore Android features, but for now Apple align with my goals. Which is speed, communication, efficiency, and minimalism. I don't really need a ton of flash or flair, I just need to get shit done.
this sounds like me I have s21 ultra rn and am keeping this phone but wanna get the iPhone 14 pro max in 4-5 months cause I wanna test out the smoothness and different ecosystem and ease of use, sleek look, awesome accessories, cases features, I'm nervous but excited because I think I'll love it
@@Dantectez I switched recently from Android (Oppo Find X2) to iPhone 14 Pro and I mainly don't regret it.
There is a few annoyances though, where I was really shocked as I expected exactly what the OP described: Simplicity, ease of use, basically the "it just works" experience.
One example I was googling way longer than I should have to find a solution just to find out there isn't one:
I wanted to just "globally" mute Notifications (the "bing" sound when I get messages etc.) without muting the phone altogether (so to have calls still ringing), this is a feature I just took for granted on Android for years.
On iOS this simply doesn't exist!!! I have to manually mute/disable notifications for every single fucking app, or mute the phone altogether, it's driving me nuts and I'm still not done sorting through all of them.
This is just one example of quite a few but stuff like this is bugging me more than it probably should because my everyday user experience feels noticeably worse than before now, not better, easier or simplified...
Oh well, at least I have control over my data now and important stuff happens on device plus apps are all properly developed and "vetted"...
"I don't really need a ton of flash or flair I just need to get shit done"
Goes and buys a flagship phone that has a following who believes it's a status symbol. Nah no need to be flashy🤣🤣
@Genghis Khan if you genuinely believe the last part of your comment about data security... I feel bad for you.
@@YaM0MsAh03 well compared to Android it is the lesser of two evils I suppose… there I know for certain that I’m paying my rather cheap devices off with my personal data later on…
You have other recommendations?
I changed to iPhone after being a hardcore android user and I don’t regret, it’s more expensive and kind of restricted but the optimization is superb minimizing the bad things about iphone. Got a mac and the watch and man the ecosystem workflow is unique
I've been looking like a video like this forever. Been on Android since 2011, never had an iPhone and truly curious about the pain points of switching. It helped a lot, thank you!
Did you switch?
Did you switch?
Very helpful overview! I've been an Android user since graduating from flip phones (except a brief period with a work iphone, which was fine.) Now my pixel 2 is dying and I'm trying to decide if I go for another android or move to iphone. The privacy /no tracking features on the iPhone are a big motivator, and the 12 mini is one of the very very few phones that will actually fit my hands. The big issue is I'm just so habituated to all the android features.
Yeah pixels are pretty known for degrading batteries fast I got a old first gen google pixel Xl I use for emulation the battery dies pretty fast even with antennas off but that could be from going to android 10 on 7 or 8 the battery wasn’t that bad
I am in the same predicament right now.. what did you decide to do if you dont mind me asking?
What did you switch to??
The 13 mini is basically the same as the 12 mini but with slightly better cameras, better battery and Cinematic mode (1080p only)
I can't be with my Mom during COVID to teach her how to switch over, so I'm sending her this video as a tutorial. She finally consented to switching to iPhone from android. Personally I prefer Pixel, but for her use case, I support this. Thanks so much!
just switched from android to an iphone 12 mini and im in LOVE!
I am about to do exactly that!
My iPhone 12 mini is arriving on monday!!! I'm so excited 😍
Same girl! But I’m still lost
I'm gonna go to an iStore this weekend to see how mini it is. I'm debating it and the iPhone 11. That's all I can afford for now.
What is it like for you? I will be doing this in a matter of hours when UPS delivers my phone. Am kinda nervous.
@@LadanSoodmand it took me a while to get used to the UI but everything else is great! all the apps i used to use on my android runs smoothly on the 12 mini. i promise you there’s nothing to be nervous about. ^^
Just some things you should know before switching that I thought was annoying after switching recently. The notifications and tool bar are separate and it's a bit annoying reaching to the left top side of screen to see notifications and sliding right opens the notification. The back button is a big thing too. Going back is a bit different in every app, you can slide right sometimes from the left side of screen or other way around or click the tiny back button on the top of screen, Android was just so much easier. Downloading music and listening is 100x harder on iPhone, probably my biggest pain. No messenger chat heads. So I have to switch the app but a trade off is you can read the messages in the notifications bar. it can be complicated to move data from Android to iPhone. It took me a few hours redownloading apps and changing passwords. Also the swipes are annoying. You need to really slide down the whole screen to open notifications or tool bar if you do it slow. But sliding down fast opens it straight away. That's all
I'm on a s22 ultra and was thinking about getting a 13 pro until I heard about the notifications sucking. I can't believe you can't swipe down from the middle of any home screen to open the notification center.
Lmao that is why I switched to iPhone 23 mini. Small phone, easy reach. Still got my android tho
My biggest issue switching to iOS is the keyboard layout. I am less than impressed.
@@jerry4012this has never existed on any iphone ever and is really exclusive on androids only so not sure how you didn't know that...
@@coldskoolbeatzI have been an iphone user for 10 years and recently made the switch to Android.
And now I totally understand what android users are talking about when it comes to the iOS keyboard. It is soooo counterintuitive.
It's so bleak and slim that it's not a good keyboard at all, I have been using Gboard on a Samsung device and it's heavenly!!
Two little pet peeves about Gboard is that the emoji key icon is right besides the space bar to the left and i accidentally tap on it sooo many times while typing and also that you can't move the cursor up or down you can only move it left to right. On the iOS keyboard I can hold the space bar and move the cursor all around up and down anywhere in the box. On gboard it restricts you to only move to the left or right.
But I can just tap somewhere instead to get the cursor their but that's my only issues.
Gboard is wayyyy better than iOS keyboard
I'm switching in September simply because I'm no longer a person who's that invested in customising my phone. I stopped using custom launchers, icon packs, themes etc. I just change the ringtone, dark mode, and wallpapers. That's it.
There's only 2 apps that I'll miss when I switch, Samsung Notes and Samsung Sound Assistant. Apple notes seems cool, so I think I'll be fine, as for the latter 🥺.
What the duck is a sound assistant?
Do you have regrets 2month later
The same applies here. The days of flashing roms and testing mods are long gone.
@@marioluigi9599 it's a cool Samsung app that gives you better control of your your phone treats sound from all apps.
You can do things like, play multiple sounds. Play sound while recording video, play one app through BT and another through earphones etc.
@@koefigga1 Haven't bought it yet.
While I'll continue to use a Windows Laptop and Android phone, I recently bought an iPad(unlike computers and phones Apple 100% wins in tablets) and I'm having so much trouble using iOS I legit have no idea what I'm doing. Using it the first day made me feel like I was a boomer lol
Same haha
I just bought and iPad and felt pretty lost, what app does what etc.......
@@Hanatsuki27 You'll be able to use it as well as you use your phone in like a week and half. I'm already on my second iPad now and it's great
Just switched from android to iOS, and this was quite helpful, thanks!
Right i love iPhone
How was the switch? I'm thinking of going to iphone but I'm worried about lack of personalization.
@@Sbeth85 to be honest the amount of software optimisation made more then up for it. Besides, iOS is smoother then android even tho the phones have les gigs of ram.
Same
@@Sbeth85 yeah same 😂😂
conclusion is........
Android: The gadget/device can customized to suit your lifestyle
iOS (iPhone): You must adapt your lifestyle to suit the gadget
Hhhhhhhhahah
You’re write buddy i’ve been using the iPhone now i’m switching to android
Yeah... that's about right actually
I switched and I must say, the interface on apple is easy and less glitches.
Really? I use both and the only thing I notice are app optimizations. They basically do all the same things.
Thanks for the video. I'm still deciding whether to make the switch. The compelling part of Apple - is the simplicity. They control everything, so everything works. The repelling part is that they control EVERYTHING. Android can get frustrating because, like you said, it has so many choices. Sometimes you just want things to work. I really wish Windows had stayed in - Windows for PC has always had the right balance - it all works out of the box BUT you can play and customize to fit you too. I also keep hoping Amazon will get in the phone game. I'm already bought into their ecosystem with my echo's and kindles - may as well go all in but need a native Amazon phone to make it all work seemlessly. A lot of prime features I don't use because integration is difficult. This is harder than buying a house!!
I feel like an Amazon phone would end up like windows, but they're also a powerhouse like Apple and I can definitely see a world in which they could cultivate the same draw of exclusivity and refinement Apple has 15-20 years down the line.
Very thorough. An android 12 year veteran is considering the dark side
I think about switching to iOS and this video helped me so much on my decision (which is really really hard, I love Samsung but after 8 years I would like to try something new, might change back in a few years)
Ive been an iphone sheep until 7, switched to android and i just cant see myself going back to apple. Ive held iphone 12 pro max on my hand and didn't even felt any excitement about it lol.
Me too, was hoping to switch, held a friend's 12 pro, checked it out and it's still miles behind my note 10 + !!! Samsung is killing it .. making apples look dated .
@@deniss7476 Really? How? I’m thinking of switching to apple so I’m curious how your phone is miles ahead.
@@johnboy6799 its depend on person actually, how you use your phone pretty much define which OS is suitable for you.
For me android especially samsung runs better. The convinces such as
1) Samsung clipboard manager (copy paste much easier and can remember 25+ item copied to paste anytime)
2) samsung pay (available world wide unlike apple
3) samsung keyboard is way much convient and advance than ios keyboard,
4) samsung ecosystems wit watch and tablet. Yeah, they have the feature same as ios, can foward call to be answer on tablet, reply message and also get any phone notifications on tablet
5) Quickshare (basicaaly air drop between samsung device), android also now have nearby share which airdrop between any different brand of android
6) to able to connect cable between phone to window pc and copy paste 40-50GB files fast is very convenient
7) split screen in phone and tablet, i use alot especially when hearing youtube video while scrolling thru FB/insta
8) SPEN & samsung Spen apps is a spectacular especially with plagarism and precision work. To able to extract text from image easily and copy them to paste later or make Note with photo and handwritting, diary making with Spen is superb.
I can continue but its late now i need sleep 🤣😴😴
imagine being this rich 😔
@@BusyraKhiarafif XD that’s not miles ahead bud the only thing in there that’s ahead is Apple Pay world wide and that’s not even good most ppl in the us don’t travel outside the country anyway nice try though 😂😂🤣🤣
I moved from the galaxy note 9 to the iPhone 12 pro a few weeks ago. I had the iPhone 3GS and was frustrated that it was not as computer like with my windows laptop. I didn’t like iTunes. From there I when to android and windows phone. I then tried the iPhone 8plus for 6 months and went back to android with galaxy note 9. I definitely had a better experience with Samsung after goodlock and pop up windows. Unfortunately I learned in the last 2.5 I like updates and better app quality. I used multitasking almost every week but apple made enough changes to convert me overt with 12 pro max. I’m into video and music production and android wasn’t cutting it enough. My paid music apps broke with android updates and I also needed a faster computer for editing videos. I found out my 2018 iPad is faster than my i5 intel 5200 processor at rendering video in the apps I were using. I already have paid iPad apps that still work and one that was broken with an update was fixed. I really miss multitasking. Having android phone these days are good. It’s like they say quantity vs quality. You get a lot of tech in android phones but they aren’t worth as much a few years down the road then it’s on to the next big thing. I see iOS as more of an investment now that depreciates slowly. I just don’t have time these days trying to make things work on android when if you just learn iOS. it works. Those comments people make about the walled garden are true and worth every penny you pay. You can get most of your money back if you don’t like it. I can’t say the same of my android phones. I only plan to use android as a secondary WiFi phone. Looking back a pixel might be the best option unless Samsung sticks to their 3 year promise. Thing is who knows if you will be left with a buggy update as your last.
I switched from Android to iPhone after over 10 years on Android... I’m good with it n loved it... that Apple 🍎 eco system and apps is something serious...
Same
I’m switching from apple to android for the first time in 8 years. I’ve never had a smartphone that wasn’t an apple product. I came here to see if there was anything specific I’d be missing out on or if I need to prepare for anything specific, but, conveniently, none of your 6 major reasons really apply to me at this point in life! Im sure the CPU specs you brought up at the end are super valid, but I’m going from an iPhone X to a brand new model. Im sure I’ll be just as blown away by my new android! Im looking forward to being able to customize and clear out some things in the transition. I don’t have many apple products anymore as I switched to a PC last year and use a Fitbit rather than an Apple Watch. In my experience, iPhone batteries deteriorate over time and it won’t be that great for very long, so I’m psyched to have the rapid charging option on my new phone! Many people in my family have already made the switch so we’re already using things like secondary apps for video calls. My car is super old and doesn’t even have Bluetooth for music (ever the less something like CarPlay). I’m ready to make the jump over to android!
Are you happy with your Android phone after 4 months ?
Just switched to my first iPhone after 10 years of being an android fanboy. This video is absolutely on point. Although now I feel the gap between android and iOS has reduced drastically. Both platforms are pretty mature and intuitive. I guess there will also come a time when switching will be far easier and less cumbersome. Apple’s walled garden will eventually open up.
Apple's walled garden will not eventually open up. It will further close up actually, that's part of their competitive advantage.
@@ShaferHart Facts, it's a genius move and it's how they've managed to go up against like 100 other phone companies and thousands upon thousands of other tech companies with extremely diverse portfolios and still come out on top. While it sucks that Apple have basically turned owning their phones into some type of exclusive party, it's extremely impressive and they'd be downright stupid to give that advantage up. If everyone I know wasn't on IOS and locked into that world, I wouldn't give a single apple product a look.
Just swipe left to open camera from locked screen no need to hold it
You need to wake the screen for that. Much slower than double pressing the power button.
@@MixyezGuy well you can tap to wake the phone then swipe, slower yes but not significantly
@@TradLadJonny Double pressing the camera button doesn't even require you to look at the screen. It's instantaneous.
@@MixyezGuy you can simply turn on raise to wake option so whenever you take the phone to your hand it will automatically turn on the display and just swipe left to open the camera. way simpler than double press.
@@janith077 But that requires two steps, raising the phone & swiping on the camera icon. You also need to look at the screen to do this.
Double pressing the power button doesn't require any of these steps. It's much faster as well.
why is picking a new phone so hard
Switching to iPhone was doing my head in. After lot of internet scrapping, finally an accurate video.
I love my note 10 plus, and I hear all of these great things about iPhone, although I'm deathly afraid of getting a 1400 dollar iPhone and hating it.
btw. I'm an iPhone User and I would never buy the Pro Max. I don't know what you need but as an every day user I am perfectly happy with my iPhone Xr (got it for 350€, around 430$) and would choose the standard non pro version of iPhone 12.
@@Lucas-re9ww it's gonna sound stupid, but I like big screens, thats my only reason. And I don't wanna go from a top of the line android to a mid tier iPhone
@@wadyz well in that case I completely understand your fear. ^^'
@@wadyz the 12 pro and pro max are 100% the same except screen size and battery obviously to power the screen.
I am in the exadct same position, just not sure if it's really worth the switch.
Very helpful for me! The last time I had an iPhone it was an iPhone 4. I’ve had a android for 10 years or so as well and you are spot on with everything that you have spoken about in your video, I decided to switch back because my friends and family all have an iPhone. I am now the owner of an iPhone 13pro max and very happy, Thanks for this video 😌
Glad my video was helpful!!
also switched after being a lifelong android user from pixel 4xl to 12 pro..... link handling is my biggest gripe ... other than that its pretty great
That's a lot of pains. Sounds like you should stay on android. 😂
I was thinking this. Doesn't seem like he wants to swap!
@@matsquatch1251 a lot don't want to switch but if you have other apple products then it sort of makes sense, even if the phone itself isn't your favourite.
@@xHeLLz I know, I'm a pixel lover at heart but my entire family all use iPhones.
@@xHeLLz how would duo be useless? I talk to my iPhone friends with it.
@@gideoninc8687 no you don’t lol. It doesn’t work like that. I literally just got rid of my s20 and was not able to call anybody with an iPhone using it.
8:21 just one swipe would take u to the camera app.. no need to press/hold nothing... just swipe from R-L
I think he need more to know how to use iphone
The back button thing too. When you wanna go back to a previous app you can just swipe along the bottom of the screen in the gesture area and bang you’re there. No need to reach for the top left.
@@harrykatsaros he's talking about going back within an app. Not app switching. Speaking as an android user who just switched to iPhone, it's much better/quicker on Android.
@@Noisa You just swipe from left of screen to go back within the app.
@@harrykatsaros yes, but it's much easier to have a dedicated back button, or in gestured android devices, from the right as well. Just cumbersome on iPhone for one handed use if you're right handed, by comparison.
Its been 10 years using samsung finally switched from s7 edge that i had for 4 years now to 12 pro !! I absolutely love it
1:27 They made an app that's called Move to iOS and it transfers all the apps in just a few minutes :)
Actually a very helpful and legit video. Staying Android eco for the time being
Thanks
To launch the camera you can also swipe from the right to the left side of the screen. It’s much faster than holding down the camera icon
I'm debating switching to iPhone in a couple months. I never really cared for the customizing on Android, as I like a minimalist and simpler look. The biggest game-changer for me is app compatibility. For example, the apps I use a lot have had dark mode versions on Apple for months but not on Android. Also, the way the camera works better in apps, etc. I'm probably going to make the switch.
I switched yesterday to iPhone 13 after using android for ~12 years. Sorely miss android flexibility, back button and finger print sensor. Recently switched home desktop to Mac mini m1 and super happy with it and it made sense to follow through with move to iPhone. Next will be switch to iwatch. I really love the battery. If android had a phone with robust battery and camera, I would never have left.
Thanks for the video
Pro's
1. S21 Ultra is about on par (I made the reverse transition)
Your main reason you switched to iPhone is called "peer pressure"
The simplicity point is so dumb... Carpaccio as a starter for ever YO!
I just want to be able to use i message face time airdrop semd clear videos and post clear tiktoks. Not peer presure. Just excited to try something new.
I’ve just done the same thing after being with Samsung for many years. I have just got the iPhone 13 pro max which is amazing. I do a bit of photography and the camera has been very impressive so far. There a a few features that I still prefer on my Samsung which you spoke about but over all I am enjoying the iPhone.
This might be the most insightful video I've seen on the switch from Android to iOS. Thanks a lot.
Awesome video man!! I switched from android after almost 6 years. I felt your “pain”!! But the fact is we do get used to iOS after a while!! Once you get used to iOS, you can definitely see how seamless the apple ecosystem is and fall in love with it!! I don’t regret switching from stock android to iPhone 11. (I still use my android phone as a secondary device and thanks to Google photos that all my photos are synced across all my android and iOS devices!)
@Noob My experience with iPhone till now is great. I love the ecosystem and iOS aesthetics. Initially I missed some of the android feature but now I am used to it. But definitely if someone’s switching from android there will be some limitations/ compromise in terms of freedom and customisation. Overall I am having a great experience using iPhone and the Apple ecosystem. If you wish to experience that and if you love iOS style, aesthetics and usability then definitely you should upgrade to an iPhone!
The biggest reason I want to get an iphone is because of the big storage so I could play genshin impact with no worries of not having enough space, but since you brought up that some of the progress you made will go back to 0, it really ruined the chance of switching from android to iphone. I could just go buy one of the many android phones with 256 gb with no complications with icloud, google, or my games progress being ruined. Sticking to android, thank you for this video, I was already starting to save up for the iphone 13 mini but thanks to you my games progress won't be ruined :)
This man gets it. + imagine the pain of rooted users!
I'm making the switch for the first time. Been on Nexus/Pixel for 10+years.
For the camera shortcut, you can use the iOS shortcuts app to point the double tap/triple tap in iOS touch under settings. While it does still need the unlock step it's almost as fast.
The iOS shortcuts are very powerful to mimic some of the more interactive Android widgets if you take time to program them..
Would love to see an update to this video
Great the way you explain. Very clear. Compared to you I've just realize I only use my phone for very basic things!...calls, messages, internet, photos, written/spoken notes....oh and calendar!! :)
This is the best experience and description i have seen online and believe me i have looked.
Thank you for such an elaborate work, with precise details. Its Dec 25, 2021 and finally i am convinced.
Great Job Sir.
Just got the 13 Pro Max. I FEEL ALL YOUR PAINS! AOD, widgets, customization and battery % are the small things that keep me from loving my new phone😂 but I also switched cause of camera and video capabilities.
I'm switching to iPhone once I pay off my current phone because not being able to use iMessage and Facetime are really a pain where most of your family and friends use the apps.
So we'll be done paying off our samsung s10e's in june, how would you go about switching to iphone? Because my mom loves androids but i like iphones
@@shayla8594 then switch to iPhones
They get software support for 6 years
Much faster processor
Longer battery longevity
The 12 series is much more durable
The 12s are more water resistant(6m compared to 1.5)
Much better video
Much better ecosystem
Much better simplicity
And you get that luxury apple logo
Honestly I understand the whole ecosystem thing, but maybe the Google phone disappointment could've been solved with note 20 ultra. idk but its a better phone than Google
of course, it's a better phone. The hardware is far superior because Samsung is just throwing out new ideas as soon as they can so they can have the "coolest" looking phone. Simplicity often goes a long way in user experience though, just saying.
What he didn’t like about the pixel is definitely better on Samsung, especially the battery
Had a note 20 ultra (preordered it) screen randomly went black regularly, restarted randomly. Screen went black again sent it off to Samsung to be repaired. They couldn't do anything with the device. Haven't been convinced by their build quality in recent years unfortunately. Making a switch to Apple to see if I prefer it
First Iphone ever...been droid always. Have the 12 Max Pro arriving this wknd and am here to learn...I am all ears.
I am the same as you and I just got my 12 pro max yesterday. My google main email I used for android transferred my numbers and apps. I try to download Facebook and it says I need an authentication app. I’m having trouble. So many of your apps you will have trouble
What are your thoughts after using for 2 weeks?
Are u bored now using iOS?
@@lloydvillanueva7433 bored, no. Impressed, 🤷🏾♂️not really. Hyped, no. Satisfied, yes. iOS does provide a smooth experience. Apple 🍎 Car Play is phenomenal, so much better than Android Audio. There are some quirks that have me like😕, but overall I’m not ready to run back to Android. I can see myself staying with Apple for a while.
I'm gonna Use iPhone for the first time in my whole life 🤛 and I'm watching this for many times,
Thank You, that's a good one
Covered all of the things
Thank you!! Glad it was helpful for you :)
I appreciate this review. I've been an android user for 20 years and I'm feeling more assured to make the switch.
Can’t really go wrong with both. I feel it’s all about preference. Great video
Woww This is the best, I really appreciate you, You covered all of the stuff and every tiny things and all in a very simple and understanding way💯💯 Thank you so much 👍❤️
Done a very very good job 👌
This video sounds like how to convince myself that the iPhone was the best choice. Should of got a Samsung. Still a great video
Considering switching to IOS. What should I do? People who have switched from android, do you regret it? Did the below issues trouble you enough or are there work arounds?
1. File management- I have a lot of PDF documents in a folder on my Home Screen in android which gives me quick access to certain documents quickly which I need during the day. I have heard on iPhone this is not possible?
2. Charging. All my devices have USB C. My car has the old standard large USB port instead of the smaller USB C. So I will also have to buy a separate charging cable for my car (old lightning to USB cable) if I want to use CarPlay as the one that comes with the iPhone is USB C to USB C which can not plug into my car. Also, this old lightning cable supports slower charging speeds I hear. Where as on my android, they still have the standard USB to USB C cables.
3. I have smart TVs and android makes it extremely easily to cast your phone to smart TVs (either mirror your display or stream your media to the TV). For apple iPhone, to do this same functionality you need Apple TV which is an additional expenditure. Only the very recent smart TVs have apple airplay built into them, but with android, you can pretty much cast any device to even the older Smart TVs due to DLNA technology. Makes it easy to share my photos with the family on the big screen.
4. Repairs. Generally much cheaper to repair an android phone if something were to go wrong or even simple things such as replacing the battery.
5. WIdgets. I can have fullscreen WhatsApp widget on my android hoemscreen as well as calendar widget and my notes widget helping me to keep my day organised. I hear IOS widgets are a bit more limited in their functionality.
6. Camera. I think its nice to have 3 cameras (standard, wide and telephoto). I have used zoom on my phone a couple of times and having no dedicated zoom on the standard iPhone 12 is a bit of a put off.
7. Split screen- I have used this a reasonable number of times now. my main use case is when filling in a form or something and having the other window open with the information I require. I used to think it was a novelty but it genuinely does come in handy sometimes.
8. I hate the notch but people said once you use it you get used to it quickly.
Why I'm considering switching to iPhone:
1. Battery life- I hear battery management on iOS is better and better Screen on time as well as standby time.
2. Regular software updates and longer support
3. Better optimised applications and probably better reliability. Pretty much everyone has said gaming is superior on iPhone and the A14 Bionic crushes any other chip out there.
What should I do? People who have switched from android, do you regret it?
9. Automation. The "Shortcut" app on iOS is a nice approach, but at this point: it's a joke, more or less.
10. Personal Hotspot via USB requires iTunes.
11. The "sandbox-y-ness" of apps. Ever tried to use a cloud storage service (to a certain extent) other than iCloud? Or saving file locally and coming back to it afterwards from within the app? Or make 3rd party apps do things in the background reliably? It's a huge pain.
I'm so glad you covered AA vs Carplay thanks
I’ve done exactly the same. Went from 3GS to android and now coming back for the 12.
Same here. I switched to Android after the iPhone 3GS and loved the freedom. I have been with Android since. I fell in love with Note Series and I use my stylus constantly to take notes in meetings, or to jot things down quickly on the go. However, I'm ready for a change and I'm thinking about switching to the 12 Pro Max, but I'm scared bc I might miss my freedom again. So this video is very helpful but I'm still undecided. Decisions, decisions! Note 20 Ultra or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
This is legendary. Because, I'm looking to do the same. Currently I'm on a google pixel 3a
I just left the Verizon store a little bit ago with a new iPhone 12. Was just there to upgrade my wife's phone, but playing with it had me excited for a phone for the first time in a while. I have been using android since the G1 from T-Mobile back in 08. Definitely a hard switch coming from years of being on Pixels, but I'm loving it so far(after the pain of transferring stuff over).
Hi r
It sure is legendary when you realize you got a brand new $1300 phone that's so like 7 years old in tech compared to Androids. I lasted 2 days and couldn't stand it needless to say I went back to my s20+ with a ton of convenient and useful features that iphone hasn't heard about smh
@@JRDNGIXX I'm with u!!
@@JRDNGIXX Are referring to useless tech that your S20 has just so Samsung could check another box? What is so 7 years about iPhone that is behind Android? CPU, battery optimization, graphic performance, UI responsiveness, Google apps that actually work better on iPhone? Help me understand cause I am genuinely curious?
I tried the 12 pro max ...after about 8 years on android... I just couldn’t do it 😆 already returned it. Some of the stuff I loved however the lack of customisation and the camera limitations ended it or me, the notification management is still garbage in comparison to android too. I’m massively in to photography and of course the 12 pro max is fantastic for pictures and video but 2.5x zoom in 2020 is just silly, I’ll stick with my note 20 ultra for now 👍🏻. Apple will probably give it a 5x zoom lens in another couple years 😂
You gonna stick with iOS? I have a feeling you may go back to android 😆
Thanks for the tips. Will be switching soon from note10+ to 14 pro
My wife has just switched to iphone and she just can't stand it after a week. She's having a really tough time with it, and everything she used to do easily takes more steps for no reason. We might be exchanging her iphone 11 for a Pixel 5.
Good video. I was planning on switch back to the iPhone( switched from iPhone 7) but your video just confirmed that there's no need to. I'm heavily invested in the apple system the only thing I don't have is the phone. But There's too many features that I'd be losing that wasn't mentioned.
When I switched to iOS, I used "move to ios" and it automatically downloaded my apps
it can miss stuff but yes this gets you 95% there
Mine failed 3 times so I said screw it and did it all manually. Switched from note 10+ to 12 pro max
Mine didn’t even connect
@@Chris_dolmeth do you reget it? Because I plan to switch from s20+ to iPhone 12 Pro
Totally agree with CarPlay assessment. I switched from iPhone to Android and Android Auto doesn't work as well as CarPlay by a long shot. It is one of the top iPhone features I miss most.
I've just got my first iPhone ever. I've been using Samsung and various Android bits and bobs for almost 15 years. That double tap for the camera... I miss that SO MUCH! Thank you for highlighting how to transfer your whats app stuff over, because that was really annoying to me.
Google chrome has a password manager built in and now you can choose chrome as password manager in ios in addition to iCloud keychain
Wait does this work when you switch operating systems? Because this would be one of the things I was most concerned about when I was going to order a new 12 pro
@@foxtrot_oscar you have all the passwords saved in chrome available to be autofilled on IOS 14.
Why do people feel forced to use iCloud? I’ve had iphone forever and I never pay for iCloud, I just use google services to back up pictures, contacts, notes, almost everything, it worths with the Apple native apps too. You just have to manually back up photos but its not a big deal.
Would it also show up on your iPad? Like photos on google photos? Or only iCloud will automatically show up on iPad?
This. Funny so many comments having a hard time transferring photos. Just keep using google services. Turn off icloud.
@@Star-qh5wp you can access everything anywhere if google. not just on your phone and macbook when icloud.
@@FilipinoHODL thanks! I do love my new iPhone. Paid for iCloud because I literally needed it for that and my iPad but if pictures I deleted off my phone also gets deleted on iCloud then I can’t keep my phone empty and all memories stored away. I didn’t turn off iCloud yet because I’m still within the limit but as soon I reach that limit I will. Google drive and photos is working out just fine. Keeps yours calendars and notes and contacts and pictures on all devices . I appreciate that u took the time to answer
Helpful video, thank you. One thing I'd like to mention regarding what you said. Although users are spoilt for choice on Android with so many devices, unfortunately most of them have various quality issues . These range software/ GUI and go to various hardware problems: Bluetooth and wireless reception, battery life, overheating, build quality etc. Another key advantage for iPhone is the form factor. If you want a compact premium pjone there is no choice for you at the moment on Android. Well there is Samsung S20 but the Exynos version has known serious problems so there you have it...
I really didn't want to do this, but it's convenient for everyone in my life
Thanks for the tips
I had iPhone 5, 5s, 6, and then I switched to the S7 edge. It was a great phone no complains but I decided to go back to the iPhone and it’s so much better. The ecosystem is far superior and the ease of use makes it even better.
I also just switched to IOS from Android after 10 years. I feel that the two platforms are very similar in usability. I prefer the way settings on Android is setup but once you switch and understand Apple's approach it isn't bad. The absolute worst thing about IOS that i despise and miss from Android is NOTIFICATIONS. It is such a PITA!
Same, I hate the way notifications appear! In Android, I was able to hide the name of the person who messaged me on the lock screen. On iPhone, its always visible, irrespective of whether you can read part of the message or not. Shame!
@@TrendingReviews Presumably you can still block certain apps from giving you notifications? I never want Facebook notifs for instance, otherwise my pocket would barely stop buzzing!
8:21 try turning on double tap back or triple tap back button option and set as your preference to launch camera app
you just might have convinced me to switch for my next phone lmfao 😂(just waiting to see if 120hz display won't drain iPhone 13 pro battery life too much...)
I wanted to do this but couldn’t find the option. I have back tap twice fir screenshot but I’d prefer to open camera with it...
Thanks for the video! I just switched as well and the back button being as far away as possible from my thumb was something I was not expecting haha. I’m curious what keyboard you went with. I hate how there is no punctuation without tapping a button
Me too! I really hate that I don't have a dedicated comma key on the keyboard - its probably more widely used than the period key. I use SwiftKey for now, which still isn't as great as the Android version, but better than Apple's default keyboard. I had setup a shortcut to get the comma key, which was a double period. Much like how a double space creates a period character.
Hope that helps!
Used android all my life, then my Motorola absolutely got crushed and I got to borrow my brothers old iphone 6s plus. At first it was hard to get used to, but now i am waiting to buy the iphone 13. i find that android photos look too wide and bright somehow. I also loved how smooth apps felt, especially instagram, snapchat, tiktok and youtube. Everything feels smooth and crisp, and the simplicity suits me better. Im never going back to android. I ammover the moon about how amazing this old iphone feels, so i cant wait for the newest one.
I just switched from a Google Pixel 4XL to an iPhone 13 Pro Max 512. I have never used an iPhone before.
I still love Android. But there are a few gaps in my experience I would say.
My wife uses iPhone and is pretty happy with it and will probably not switch back to Android. So it would be nice for both of us to be on the same ecosystem. I do plan on getting an iPad some day as it doesn't seem that there is a decent competitor to it on the Android side of things.
Finally, and probably the thing that tipped me the most is that I just bought a new '22 Subaru Outback. Subaru has not integrated Android Auto's portrait mode to fit the 12" portrait display in the Outback. This is an issue for me as only a tiny portion of the screen is used for AA navigation. I also am having increasing frustration with AA and the bugs with phone connectivity, device recognition, dropping my Bluetooth connection once I connect the device to the car with a cable. My wife has an old iPhone 8, super basic model, and it fills the screen, and does not have any of the connectivity issues that Android Auto has.
I still love Android phones and will not be one of those ecosystem fascists, but I think this switch, while having some initial pains with apps/messaging/synching/etc.... will, overall, be the better move for me.
Thank you for sharing your experience and feedback!
I'd been debating switching to iPhone but the videos I've watched all convince me to stick with Samsung. The only draw with the iPhone is app optimization and photos I like without taking time to edit. But simple edits on Galaxy make the colors look just as good or better.
Great video! You covered most of the things I have challenges with as I go through the switch to iOS. I've lost some functionality that I didn't realize the iPhone didn't have. I feel a lot better knowing it's just not me.
Went iPhone 3GS, to Samsung, to Google, to Oneplus to 12 pro. LastPass helps with app login transfer and works with Face ID. Definitely miss my back swipe, split screen, and super easy customizable ring tones.
SAME haven't had iphone in 7 years, will be getting iphone 14 pro max
Great summary, thanks! I've just switched from android (Samsung) to iPhone for the first time - and it's been a nightmare for several days. All the issues you've picked up and probably more! My biggest pain was moving photos - Apple's "Move to iOS" app on Android move all 20k+ images to my new iPhone, including Whatsapp pics, screenshots and other trash. I had to remove everything from the iPhone, back up photos from Google Photos to PC and then upload from PC to iCloud. All Google Photos didn't download to iPhone due to some reason.
The good thing is that I think I can always come back and forth after the first switch because both android and apple accounts will have settings, apps, etc (except some delta of course).
Just turn off icloud photos and still use google photos on your iphone.
Just use google photos and move what you want to your new phone…. It ain’t hard
Great review! First time watching your video. As a long time Android user myself too, you covered most of the points and even some I never thought of. Subscribed!
Thank you very much!!
Really great video, complete and honest. Keep up the good work
Much appreciated!
@@TrendingReviews bro thank you so much for this i have subscribed. i am an android user like u since 2010 thinking about switching to iphone and the thing keeping me from switching is transferring everything from google one google drive to icloud
Great summary of what you're facing when switching to an iphone. I am waiting for the iPhone 13 pro to make my switch. As you say once you're invested in the apple eco system it is just a reasonable move to also get an iphone. The connectivity is amazing and it just makes it all easier. For now I am using my oneplus 7 pro which is buy any means an amazing phone although i am running into some issues with connectivity to my macbook pro and ipad pro. It just annoys me how i can not just send files back and forth etc.
This is a nearly identical situation to mine, couldn't be more perfect. I'm also switching from a Pixel 4XL, have a Galaxy Gear watch, a MacBook, iPad Pro, Apple TV, all my family is on iPhone. Exactly the video I needed to make a final decision to switch!
I was always using an Android phone as an iPhone without even paying attention to it. I never used these always on screens, changing songs with my hand in the air, shortcuts for camera etc. I finally decided to switch to iPhone 13 mini. It'll get to me in a month. I am pretty excited!
Ewww.... I just tried to switch to iPhone. I hated it right away. Br9ught back the phone and got s22 ultra. Very happy now.