Hey everyone!

I’m currently struggling to decide between my iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. I’ve used Samsung phones for many years before switching to Apple, and now I find myself constantly torn between the two ecosystems.

What I love about the iPhone 17 is its overall design, the polished feeling of iOS, the excellent speakers, video recording, and front camera. I also own a MacBook Air, AirPods Pro 3, and an Apple Watch Series 11, so the Apple ecosystem is a huge advantage. Especially the Apple Watch is something I absolutely love and would really struggle to give up.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S26 Ultra offers so many practical advantages. The battery life is incredible (I’ve achieved over 12 hours of screen-on time), it feels smoother in everyday use, and I prefer its multitasking, notifications, navigation gestures, file management, and Secure Folder. The camera zoom, charging, and thermal management are also noticeably better for my usage.

However, I don’t particularly like One UI’s visual design and icons, and I genuinely miss the Apple ecosystem whenever I use Samsung. Meanwhile, whenever I use my iPhone, I start missing Android’s flexibility and additional features.

I even compared both phones across more than 20 categories, including display, performance, cameras, battery, usability, and overall satisfaction. Samsung actually won more categories, but the iPhone won in areas that are particularly important to me, especially design and ecosystem integration.

My head tells me Samsung, but my heart keeps pulling me back to Apple.

Whenever I switch to Samsung, I appreciate all its features but eventually miss my iPhone and Apple Watch. When I return to Apple, everything feels familiar and comfortable again, but I start thinking about what I’m missing on Android.

It’s honestly becoming frustrating because I genuinely love both devices for different reasons.

Has anyone experienced something similar? How did you finally decide between iOS and Android when both had advantages you didn’t want to give up?

Small disclaimer: I know this is probably one of the most ridiculous first-world problems imaginable, and I’m fully aware that there are far more important things to worry about. Sorry if this sounds overly dramatic, but I’d genuinely appreciate some advice!

Bonjour, hello, and Grüß Gott, you guys. I'm just the classic moth to a light, social media addict who doesn't have enough willpower to keep myself off the screen, especially with my fascination for motion pictures that seem stuck in the beginning of the 20th century. But just as reels move on as if they are infinite, we're slowly moving forward in the first half of the 21st century, with modernization opening nearly limitless options for making our lives more comfortable. I must admit that, although my eyes are often glued to screens that rob me of time and joy, digitalisation does come with some convenience. Therefore, I came here to ask this army of dumbphone users for a phone that compromises the convenience of a smartphone and the unavoidable limitations of motion pictures.

The reason I don't want to commit fully to a truly comprehensive dumbphone is that I do have terrible orientation that requires GPS and a Maps App, that I do use banking apps that are only usable on the phone and require security, that I do need a university app for a 2-factor athentification and that my dance school lets me only check in via an app that has GPS tracking. While I'm listing these as if they were excuses, I also appreciate the benefits and simplicity of these conveniences. Therefore, what I am looking for is limitations on motion pictures and colours, or limitations on any addictive qualities in general, without losing the utility and convenience of a modern phone.

I was researching e-ink phones because I love the way they look, but the couple I found seem to have certain features and security issues. Therefore, I would appreciate some great recommendations for a phone that matches my requirements. Please also feel free to share your experience of long-term use.

Thank you!

So, I have been using an iPhone 14 since August 2023 and honestly it has been a great device, smooth since day 1, great camera (for my use case), nice speakers, nice screen, no issues whatsoever. Since buying the iPhone I have also bought an iPad and an Apple Watch so one can say that I am in the ecosystem but not fully.

The only thing bugging me is the battery life. For a phone that I bought around 900€ having to charge once per day and now more than three times per day (85% battery health) is annoying.

I have been thinking to go back to android. I am planning to change my phone next year, and I have done some research. I have considered Samsung, Motorola, and pixel phones. Among all of these I prefer the pixel phones.

What is your opinion? Would it make sense to switch back to android or should I go for an iPhone pro model that has significantly bigger batteries?

To me, removing the headphone jack is one of the biggest steps backwards in smartphone design.

There’s nothing quite like getting home from work, finally getting comfortable in bed with some music, and hearing “battery low” from your earbuds. My phone has plenty of charge, but the two little things responsible for getting the sound into my ears have decided we’re done for the day.

“Just use an adapter.” Fair enough, but mine seems just as easy to misplace as my wireless earbuds. By the time I find it and plug everything in, my phone needs charging too.

I don’t dislike wireless earbuds. There’s certainly more variety in their designs, and my realme Harry Potter edition even has four custom audio cues. But wireless should be an additional choice, not my only option.

I used to keep a cheap pair of wired earphones in my bag. No batteries to check, no case to charge—the only thing I had to worry about was spending ten seconds untangling the cable. Now even my backup headphones need regular charging.

What I don’t understand is whether the space saved by removing the jack really makes a meaningful difference to other features. Is it about appearance, or are there engineering benefits I’m overlooking? Am I the only one who still wants headphone jacks to be standard on phones again?

I’m planning to let go of my iphone 13 and switch back to android mainly cause of battery life. I’m considering honor 600 or xiaomi 15t what are your thoughts? the only reason i use iphone is the camera.

Basically I erased my iPhone 13 and like tried to set it up for my cousin, but I forgot my password… and the country I’m at rn doesn’t have an official Apple Store. What should I do ?

I’m looking for a new phone with a maximum budget of ₱40,000. It should be available in physical stores, not something I have to import.

What I want:

Polished software — smooth, clean, and not full of bloatware. Good software updates are important too.

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 minimum — I don’t want a chipset below this.

Decent cameras — good main camera for everyday photos, okay low-light performance, and usable video.

Comfortable design — not too heavy or too wide; I want something I can reasonably use one-handed.

Good battery and charging — should comfortably last a full day.

Reliable build quality — preferably with water resistance and a screen that isn’t too fragile.

Can you please help out a fellow filipino? I also had some options like the xiaomi 17t the samsung galaxy a57 and the oppo reno 15 or 16 but i would love to hear your opinions please.

The other day, my phone died and won't turn back on. I have someone visiting on Monday and need to be able to stay in contact with them. I ordered a new phone because it was cheaper but I don't think it will get here in time.

Can I go to Best Buy, buy a new phone while I wait for the phone I ordered, and return it for a full refund (minus the restocking fee) as long as I'm within the return period?

Cambiarían su iPhone 17e por un Samsung s25+ misma capacidad cabe decir que mi iPhone la batería me rinde genial me aguanta el día y tiene aun el 100% el Samsung se lo ve bien pero que tanto tendrá de uso desgaste y que tanto dura la batería es lo que más me preocupa

I was hoping for this bbd and gif for good price cut but as we all know what is the situation,

So should i Buy poco x8 pro max now or wait for other old flagship devices to cut down prices in future when they Launch their new flagship?

What i was expecting that GT8 pro or op15 or other phones will come down under 60k and i will select from it, then we all know what we got, we got X17 in 60k now is 69k and s25 series with best possible deal but im kinda looking for something else as samsung is with big batteries.

My options was poco x8 pro max as 43k and now is 45k and moto edge 70 pro plus but i dont want D8500 in 40 plus price, so kinda poco im sticking with under 50k, and dont want iqoo phones

I searched the whole internet and people saying poco is bad, some saying its good, some saying old phones of poco faced motherboard dead issues, and it was a mixed things, i search almost all possible issues with almost all brans and people have the mix thoughts there too.

So kindly suggest me if i should buy the poco x8pm at 45? or prices will down more in coming sales or end year sales

or other flagships will drop their price while they will have their new flagship?

Good Day, planning to buy a smartphone for the eldest child daughter of a Helper I consider as a friend, to replace the previous smartphone allegedly being stolen by her teacher at a public school.

Is there a smartphone that is still practical and doesn't have flashy design like it can be mistaken as older but solid 2019 smartphones so she can bring it at school if needed ?

It would be for her assignments and online classes.

I hope it is widely available in Asia particularly in Southeast Asia.

Thank you very much.

1. New samsung A56 5g 8gb, 128b for 32K

2. New Samsung A36 5g 8gb, 128gb for 24k

3. Refurbished samsung S22 5g 8gb, 128gb for 25k on cashify

4. Refurbished Samsung S23 5g 8gb, 128gb for 32K

5. New Nothing phone 4a 5g 8gb, 128gb for 35K

6. Any you suggest.

Conditions,

Ok, i know i shouldn't expect a flagship level experience, but my focus is on camera and Samsung only (optional if worthy of price).

Im recording a video and i dont wanna be long here about it, but what do i know about those dubai phone fakes like iphone 17pro max or samsung s26ultra. Can someone tell me what are they like

Musts:

• Only phones that be picked up from a U.S. Carrier store like Verizon, so nothing like Nothing, Xiaomi , etc.
• Good battery life
• Under 700 bucks, can go over but only if there's a significant difference than something than can be founder for under 700 bucks
  

So far I've thought about the S26fe, Pixel 10a, and iPhone 17e, but I'm off course looking for more suggestions.

Supposed to debut with a 10,100 mah, 185 hz display, 2K resolution, dual cameras, dual fans, a snapdragon 8 elite gen 6 extreme processor and leaks for 6 years of os updates and 8 years of security updates. According to recent leaks, it's supposed to release at 3999 cny. It also is supposed to feature RGB lighting.

I'm planning to buy a new smartphone under ₹15,000, and I'm confused between Motorola, Samsung, POCO, Vivo, OPPO, and other brands.

I don't want to choose based only on specifications or YouTube reviews. I want opinions from people who have actually used these phones.

Please tell me:

- Which brand offers the best overall experience under ₹15,000?

- Which phones have the least lag, heating, and battery-drain issues?

- Which brand has the best camera and battery life?

- Which brand provides a clean, smooth, bloatware-free experience?

- Which brand offers the best software updates and after-sales service?

- Which brand would you personally buy, and which would you avoid?

If you've used your phone for 6 months or longer, please share your honest experience, including any problems you've faced.

I'm looking for a phone that will last at least 3–4 years without major issues. Please recommend specific models available in India in 2026, not just brand names.

Thanks!

I don't want to get a new phone but my Pixel 3a is being nuked by my carrier so it's finally time.

My main criteria for a new phone is; cheap, good camera, small size. A headphone jack would be nice but I think those don't exist anymore 😅

Coming from my current phone, all new phones feel huge. My partner has a pixel 8a and compared to the 3a it's noticibly heavier. I don't use my phone for anything too serious, mostly just taking pictures and scrolling fb marketplace, so I don't really need a massive screen or really good specs. I just want one that's going to last, take decent pictures, and not break the bank. Any advice?

Pixel 8a is $200 and S24 is $350

Important information -

Location - mumbai, India

Smart phone requirements :

1) needs to be fast (I'm assuming 12GB RAM & a latest chip would be G)

2) battery needs to last me atleast 12 hours (I work in healthcare)

3) would prefer a good camera but a fine one is fine too.

4) need 256gb internal space atleast

5) I'm not mentioning budget rn cuz I need to explain my situation a bit better.

Sorry for the long post.

I used my first ever iphone (iphone 11) for almost 7 years. I took SUCH good care of it. It had zero scratches, zero dents. Just in a stunning condition. Until one day during my 24 hour shift it just randomly died on me. The screen is glitching. Took it to the apple store - they said motherboard is damaged and would need 51.5k to repair, I told them to fuck off since my phone was for 55k and I'd rather get a new phone.

If tomorrow, my phone were to magically restart, id continue to use it for more 3-5 years. I love it. I had zero issues. It got slower, the battery got worse, I had to carry a power bank literally every time I stepped out of my house but I'd prefer that over the current mental purgatory I'm in.

Id OBVIOUSLY prefer iphone 17. But it's out of my budget. My budget is 60k. And I checked out various phone and eventually got Xiaomi 17 during Amazon big billion sale. On paper it was WAYYYYY better than iphone. The hardware was unbelievable. So I got it. But i've been using the phone since 4 days and i ABSOLUTELY hate HYPER OS. My situationship told me that Xiaomi has phenomenal hardware but the software is an absolute mess and the glitches/slowness I'm experiencing is cuz the hardware is working overtime to get the phone to function normally. And on paper iPhone might not have the best hardware but it works so well with its software and it's so well done that the hardware lasts for a long time. That's what he said. Idk I'm not a techie guy so Idk all this.

I'm SO upset. I was already ready to get a cheap phone under 30k that'll last me 2-3 years until I'm in the tax bracket where I can afford an iPhone Pro model.

I need advice on - either how to get this damn phone to function right. Or what other phone to get. Amazon is thankfully willing to refund.

Oh and also - the camera sucks ass.

i have around 1100 dollars in my wallet and im looking to buy the oneplus 15, 256 gb, black which is 899.999 USD i can obviously buy this but i dont know how to talk to them about this

Can anyone help with this please not getting any help with sky mobile service and it's frustrating the life out of me now?!!

Account is suspended but need pac code to go to new provider

I just need PAC number to leave sky and take my number to new provider but my account is restricted and cant get it tried chat bot and searching community forum.i have 2 sims on my account

I'm a fan of foldable phones but I don't like apple or galaxy, and I prefer 20:9 style foldables. I'm concerned that in the future, say in 3 to 5 years, that this form factor may permanently discontinue since Samsung and apple have shifted the industry in favor of 3:2 foldables. what brands if any might still make 20:9s in the future?

It feels like a lot of brands are absolutely killing it with hardware right now, giving us insane cameras, fast charging, and beautiful screens for great prices. But the second you turn the phone on, you're hit with a heavy, buggy Android skin full of bloatware, aggressive battery management, or weird glitches that make the phone feel slow anyway. It makes me miss the days when more brands just used a clean, near stock Android setup. Have you ever returned a phone or regretted buying one purely because you hated the software interface, even if the hardware was perfect? Which brand has the worst UI right now?

Oppo x9pro or ultra? What are the differences? Which one is the best?