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MicroSD cards are far from obsolete. MicroSD cards are far from obsolete.

Some people say MicroSD cards are not needed anymore with the high internal storage capacities available nowadays. But that is not true. MicroSD is about control, not only storage.

MicroSD cards let you quickly move large amounts of data between devices.

MicroSD cards let you instantly free up space by swapping it with a new card.

MicroSD cards let you access your data if you break your phone or if some update has a bug that makes your phone unuseable. You have the peace of mind that if you break your phone, you can easily access your data.

MicroSD cards are pay-once own-forever. Cloud storage requires perpetual payment and cloud storage providers may be snooping in your photos.

Many sports cameras have MicroSD card slots. If your phone has one, you can watch your sports camera video on your phone without needing bulky adapters.

What if you need more storage than you thought you would need? What if you bought a 64 GB phone but suddenly realized you need more? You don't have to replace your entire phone.

Not many phones have MicroSD card slots nowadays, probably because phone manufacturers fear that people buy cheap off-brand MicroSD cards and then blame the phone for the slow performance. This can be solved with a warning message that tells the user to buy a higher performance card or expect performance losses.

There is no excuse not to fit this tiny slot in a phone. It doesn't take much space but adds lots of usefulness.


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Why did every phone brand suddenly decide we don’t need SD cards anymore? Why did every phone brand suddenly decide we don’t need SD cards anymore?

Seriously, I just don’t get it. Samsung used to have SD cards. Even older Pixels. Now it’s like every flagship phone just quietly dropped them: Samsung, Apple, Pixel, OnePlus… none of them have expandable storage anymore. I’m not someone who wants to use the cloud. I don’t feel like paying monthly, and I don’t want my stuff constantly uploaded somewhere. I just want to store my music, videos, downloads, and files locally, like we used to. Why do I now have to pay hundreds extra for a 1TB version or rely on Google Drive or iCloud? It’s super annoying. I miss just popping in a 256GB card and being done. Is there any real reason they dropped this, or was it just to force people into cloud storage and higher-priced phones? Anyone else feel this?


Ia it even worth buying a xiaomi 15 ultra Ia it even worth buying a xiaomi 15 ultra

Hey guys so im in a struggle to find my new phone. Im a sucker for good pictures and already have an xiaomi, but its old and sucks, espacially bcs it dossnt have harmony os and is buggy as hell.

And since my criteria was just high quality Camera with good zoom, great night photography and overall good image quality. And basically flagship phone so it has all the fancy stuff and runs smolth as hell I noticed The Samsung S25 Ultra is sitting at 950 €, while the xiaomi 15 ultra is sitting at 1.250,00 €.

And looking at benchmarks and photo comparisons the S25 ultra seems quite similar picture quality wise. Tho it seems to struggle more at night and at zoom in general. But is performance wise better than the X15ultra.

So my question is what is more worth to actually get.

Note: Iphone is not an option.

Edit: I realy like the photography Kit on the X15 Ultra which also is a reason I struggle to decide


Galaxy A53 replacement Galaxy A53 replacement

Hello everyone, I am in the market to replace my Samsung Galaxy A53. While it's served me well in the 3 years I've had it, it's safe to say the battery is shot at this rate, and I haven't had much luck in finding a direct upgrade/replacement, especially with my current carrier (Straight Talk). I've looked at other Samsung models and also looked a bit into Motorola phones but I just haven't been able to come to a final decision on which to go with


What happened to reasonably sized phones? What happened to reasonably sized phones?

My iPhone 11s charging port has completely quit working and has recently started overheating whenever its above 60F in whatever area I am in. Since I got that phone I have thought it was too big and that I wanted a normal sized (iPhone 7-size) phone after it died. Since then, most modern phones are the same size as what was "XL" even when I got the iPhone 11 in 2020. Apple killed their "Mini" and "SE" lines to replace it with their useless overly thin "Air" model, modern baseline pixels are way larger than the old Pixel 2 XL was, Samsung quit making flagship phones below tablet sized, and every single company that makes flagship phones makes them the same size or larger than my iPhone 11. What happened to making phones that fit in peoples pockets??


S26 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro S26 Pro vs Pixel 10 Pro

My company is offering us the choice of either a Samsung or Google phone. I don’t have to order it right away, so I’m going to wait until the newest versions are released. The specs on both have been leaked but nothing is official yet.

That being said, which phone do you think is more future proof? I’ve never had an android phone before, but I’m not the biggest iPhone OS fan, so I’m looking forward to trying something different.


Phones now get 7 years of updates, but can the hardware actually keep up? Phones now get 7 years of updates, but can the hardware actually keep up?

I've been thinking about how smartphone companies nowadays offer long software support—like 7 years of Android updates and security patches. Sounds great, right? But I have a doubt.

Phones with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage are considered solid today. But in 5–7 years, won't these same phones struggle to handle newer Android versions?

Each Android update (Android 16, 17, 18...) brings more features, background services, animations, and even AI functions that demand more processing power and memory. Over time, the software gets heavier.

Even if the phone technically supports the update, won't it start feeling slower, apps loading slower, UI lagging, etc.? Storage will also fill up due to heavier apps, 4K videos, system files, and cached data.

So is this promise of 7 years of updates more of a marketing strategy than a real-world benefit? I feel like people don't always think ahead when buying phones—they see the long support and assume it'll still perform great after 5–6 years.

What do you all think? Is my observation valid?


Upgrade from Pixel 6 - Good gorilla glass priority Upgrade from Pixel 6 - Good gorilla glass priority

Hi all, I'm sick of the battery issues and the overheating on my pixel 6, otherwise there's nothing I DON'T like about it, so I'm looking for a similar midrange phone.

Basically my priorities are a good camera and some really good glass, as I'm prone to dropping my phone regularly (the 6a has been going strong for nearly 3 years with minor scratches only, that's exactly what I want!)

Other than that there's nothing really high-end I'm looking for, just decent performance like I'm having on my 6A still. I do enjoy the "raw" android experience a lot, have had a Samsung years ago and hate their UI. I've great experiences with OnePlus and Nothing phones, but with a decent glass it seems I can't find anything below 500€, which seems overkill for the few specifications I'm looking for.

Any help, is there a phone or maybe an equivalent glass I'm overlooking?


Are the Chinese phones actually much better? Are the Chinese phones actually much better?

Trying to wrap my head around something lately as I've acquired a P9P. When you search up for the best phones of the year, you always get the usual samsung,iphone,pixel flagships but are we being honest? You have competitors such as Vivo,Oppo, Xiaomi, OP that literally are as twice better and for the same prices more or less Larger batteries, Twice or triple faster charging speed, twice the display brightness, processors, ram and all of that are literally much better hardware wise, designs and build quality is also on point. People say chinese phones have worse software but using an OP5T it seemed as good as a Pixel, i can't speak for other brands but let's be honest, the software experience cant be that bad if you do some tweaking it can get very stock Are cameras that different? The Chinese are literally packing dslr lenses on their phones. Let's discuss why these phones are not talked about more and bought more, is it the importing issues or availability?


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What flagship phone will you be rocking in 2026? What flagship phone will you be rocking in 2026?

According to leaks:

Google Pixel 10 - new Tenor 5 processor; base model gets telephoto lens (debut Aug 2025)

OnePlus 14 - larger 6,500mAh battery; new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2; 120X digital zoom (debut Jan 2026)

Samsung S26 - new Snapdragon 8 Elite 2; brand-new 5G modem (debut Jan 2026)

iPhone 17 - new A19 Pro chip; 12GB of RAM; new carbon-lithium battery (debut Sep 2025)

So which flagship are you eyeing for 2026?


My Samsung S25 Ultra that I’ve had for 2 weeks is being super persistent about not reading my fingerprint. My Samsung S25 Ultra that I’ve had for 2 weeks is being super persistent about not reading my fingerprint.

I’ve put like 6 different screen protectors on my new phone in these past two weeks and had fingerprint problems with every single one. I kept thinking maybe the protectors were the issue - too thick or whatever - so I switched them out each time and basically threw my money away because nothing worked. I still can’t get fingerprint unlock to work - started wondering if something’s wrong with the phone screen, but the S-pen works great, no delays when texting or touching the screen, and face-id is fine. Anyone else deal with this?

About a month and a half back I got curious and tried the S24FE and had zero fingerprint reader problems with that.

It’s really ticking me off that I’m having this issue with Samsung’s top-tier phone right now. Got any suggestions? Did your S25 Ultra give you the same headache? (BTW the phone detects my finger but won’t read it - keeps telling me to complete the circle or saying fingerprint mismatch)


Will 2026 smartphones have replaceable batteries as per EU laws? Will 2026 smartphones have replaceable batteries as per EU laws?

By 2027, all phones sold in the EU must have user replaceable batteries by law. A lot of people, like me, are holding off replacing our phones, waiting for this law to be implemented. What I want to know is if manufacturers know there is this pent-up demand and will issue at least one high-end model with a replaceable battery in 2026?

I would not be surprised to see new tech in this regard, such as batteries that snap on to the back of the phone magnetically.


Good Enough Camera on a Budget Good Enough Camera on a Budget

Hello! I'm looking to get a refurbished phone purely for some upcoming travel, not to replace my daily phone (Galaxy S23 FE). I'm not too concerned about the OS or finer details of the specs, but would like to make sure I have a decent camera since I'll obviously be taking a lot of photos on my trip. Other than that it'll mostly be used for navigation apps and maybe some social media. I'll also be traveling with a partner with a fully functioning phone (Galaxy S22+).

The Android phones I'm seeing around my price range (~$200 or less) on backmarket are Galaxy S8+, 10, 20, 21+, 22, 22+, several of the Galaxy A series, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the Pixel 6 Pro, 7, and 7a. I'm not opposed to using an iPhone and the models around my price range would be the SE (2022), X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, 12, and 12 mini.

I had been leaning towards something in the iPhone X lineup, but am just not familiar enough and am not particularly well-versed in all the different options available to me and would love some guidance and feedback! If you have a different recommendation not listed, I'm happy to receive that.

(I understand I won't be getting the newest and shiniest features and that phone cameras have gotten better since many of these models are 6+ years old, I just want *good enough* that I'll be happy with my photos - some of the improvements are difficult for me to notice even side-by-side)

Thank you!


Smartphones feel dull these days, and I can’t figure out why. They used to be exciting and fun. What was different back then that made them feel that way? And how do you think we can make smartphones fun again? Curious to hear your thoughts! Smartphones feel dull these days, and I can’t figure out why. They used to be exciting and fun. What was different back then that made them feel that way? And how do you think we can make smartphones fun again? Curious to hear your thoughts!

What would you choose between S25 ultra and OnePlu 13 What would you choose between S25 ultra and OnePlu 13

Hey everyone,
I'm in a bit of a dilemma and would love to get your opinions and advice. I'm coming from a broken but much-loved Oppo find X2 pro and I I am currently looking to upgrade. I'm trying to decide between two phones and I'm pretty torn.

The two options are the OnePlus13 (512gb) looking at around 1600 CAD (with tax) and the S25 Ultra (256gb) at around 1900 CAD (with tax).

My main goal is to find a phone that is truly versatile and will last for a long time so I don't have to replace in a near future.

I'm also curious about real-world user experience for both phones, especially for from people who have used either of them or have switched from a similar brand like Oppo.

Any constructive feedback or advice would bé incredibly helpful in making my final decision.

Thanks a lot for your help !!


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Do people actually buy foldable phones and why? Do people actually buy foldable phones and why?

I keep getting ads for the new Galaxy Z fold. I have been a long time Galaxy Note/Ultra user, specifically for the pen because anytime I think of something creative I have to write it down right that second or else I'll forget it.

But enough about me, maybe I'm just not the target audience. But what's the use/point of a big square screen? It doesn't seem better for video watching maybe I could see an artist using it. But I'm curious what people's reasoning are other than the novelty of it.

And I don't mean like the new razr because that one is understandable. I mean specifically the ones that basically turn into tablets



Looking for a compact, durable phone with great battery life (older models welcome) Looking for a compact, durable phone with great battery life (older models welcome)

Hey everyone,

I’ve been browsing for a new phone but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options. I’m actually leaning toward something released a few years ago since the prices are really attractive, and I don’t care much about having the latest features.

Here’s what I’m looking for:

  • Not too big (150 mm × 70 mm, or 6″ screen max)

  • Good battery life since I plan to keep this phone for a long time, and I can’t charge it every day. I don’t use my phone much, but I want the battery to stay high while it’s locked

  • I'mm not planning to throw it around, but I don’t want it to die after the first fall. (Of course, I’ll be using a case.)

Do you think i could find something below 200EUR ? Should i wait for a good deal or it's ok to buy something like today ? Any advice is welcome, thank you so much.


What phone should I upgrade to? What phone should I upgrade to?

I currently have a Xiaomi 11t Pro 8/256gb version. I want to upgrade to something that is a bit snappier, has a better battery life, screen preferably a little brighter and smaller and would like a slight curve or a hole punch in the corner. Camera has to be equal or better than the current phone.Has to be 256gb at least, prefer fast charging, something around 30ish minutes since this one charges in 17. My budget is like 250 - 300 eur on the used market.


How much is your battery consumption per hour on the phone or per day? How much is your battery consumption per hour on the phone or per day?

I was curious how much battery your phone consumes per hour or per day when you use it. Mine is around 10 percent per hour sometimes and I was wondering if this is normal. I sometimes see a lot of people on Reddit worrying about their phone battery and looking for ways to make it last longer, but I'm curious about the answers.

thank you in advance
kind regards.


Headphones jacks and expandable storage Headphones jacks and expandable storage

I'm sure I'm not the first to complain about this, but I'm looking at getting either a pixel 9 or pixel 9 pro, and extremely frustrating that neither has a headphone jack or even a spot for a microSD card. I get it, most "flagship" phones don't have that anymore, which is why I have been buying cheaper brands (mainly motorola) for my last few phones. But the performance isn't there, I want long term software updates, and a better camera, so I'm looking into the pixels. Yet if I want these hardware features, I am forced to buy "offbrand" phones or lower end models. I'm willing to spend the money, I want a good phone! Why do these manufacturers never want to put these features in higher end phones?? Also, does anyone have recommendations for high end phones with headphone jacks and expandable storage?



What expensive phone to get? What expensive phone to get?

Hi,

My Xiaomi 12 lite has seen better days, as the battery does not last as long as it used to do, the screen is cracked in such a way, that the light sensor is exposed. Phone feels quite sluggish on heavier tasks and overheats easily.

My girlfriend has the Iphone 13 and has been always in the apple ecosystem, while I have always been an Android user (only xiaomi's). Because of this I thought of maybe switching to the 16/16 pro. Other phone I looked at was the s25 regular (the bigger phones in both lineups just feel too bulky to me).

I want to invest in a more expensive phone, which is gonna stand the test of time better, but I am unsure what to get. Is the switchto apple worth it? Are thre any other phones I should consider?

Thanks in advance!


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Android vs IOS Android vs IOS

Wow

I posted in here last week about switching from IOS to Android after 15 years of using iPhone. I ended up buying the S25 ultra.

I honestly think this is the best decision I've made in a long term. Once you understand the OS you won't look back. Its more responsive, customisable and in my opinion just a better all round phone.

All my group chats were on iMessage, however I just WhatsApp now and it has been no issue at all. My favourite thing with the phone is how crisp the screen is, really blown away.

If anyone is having doubts whether to make the move or not, just do it. You won't regret it.

(How did I ever live without the back button)


Best android smartphone, no budget limit Best android smartphone, no budget limit

*serious post*
been surveying for a phone that can last long and handle abuse well (my xiaomi 9t pro will be 7 years old this november, so far only the power button needed to be glued back twice!) (had to look for an upgrade because storage is running out)

So far my narrowed down choices are either oneplus 13 or s25 ultra

buying for personal and work use, not limited to gaming, video capturing and editing, etc

what phones will you recommend, and why?


iphone 16 pm or samsung s25 ultra iphone 16 pm or samsung s25 ultra

Im kinda in a dilemma here. planning to get a new phone this week and choosing between the 2 choices above.

s25 ultra has been my dream phone and i also love how customizable it is. heard from reviews that camera is mediocre for a flagship phone

on the other hand, but i also like the 16pm since i think almost all apps(esp social media apps) are better optimized on ios device and based on review, it has the better camera

-ill use it as a daily driver. for casual photography when traveling and also for mildly/hard gaming.

if youre using anyone of the 2 can you guys give me insights based on your experience for the 2 device above?


Best smartphone to buy Best smartphone to buy

Hi, I was thinking about getting a new phone, but I can't decide what to buy. I need phone that will last years, will be fast, have nice OS, battery that will last all day. Phone that can withstand even very demanding games, I'm not a photographer so I don't need top camera, but it would be nice if it was good. I always used android like xiaomi, few years ago samsung and oppo. I hope you can help me choose what phone would be the best for me.




Phone upgrade advice/suggestions wanted Phone upgrade advice/suggestions wanted

Hey all, looking for phone upgrade advice. I currently have an S21, it was my first flagship and it's served me well for quite awhile. However the battery is getting quite worn out and I've been looking to upgrade for a hot minute anyways. I'm a student so I have a tight budget ($200-$300 USD) so it will have to be used or refurbished but I still want something sturdy that feels like an upgrade from the S21. Here are the specs/features I care about most: -Better battery (not just bigger, something that will actually last longer relative to the phone's daily battery consumption needs than what I currently have) -Better camera (with optical zoom and better sensor if possible) -Expandable memory is a plus but if not it needs to be at least 128gb out of the box -8gb RAM minimum with at least comparable processing power to the S21

I did some digging with chatGPT and got suggested the Pixel 6 pro or 7 pro. I'm fine with those options but have heard that the Pixels don't always match up with the Galaxys hardware wise so I just want to find some more options to compare, so any suggestions welcome (OnePlus, Asus, Motorola, etc.) Thanks in advance!



Thinking of switching from iPhone 15 Pro — is the grass greener on the Android side? Thinking of switching from iPhone 15 Pro — is the grass greener on the Android side?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently using an iPhone 15 Pro and have been thinking about switching to Android, mostly out of curiosity to see if the grass is greener on the other side.

I was originally planning to jump into the Nothing ecosystem with the Phone (3). I even had it preordered, but after watching a lot of reviews, I started feeling it’s a bit overpriced for the specs you get. That’s why I’m now considering starting with something more budget-friendly like the Phone (3a) or (3a Pro), just to get a first taste without overspending.

One thing that’s holding me back from brands like Samsung. As an outsider, it kind of feels like Samsung is “Apple but with Android,” meaning you don’t pay the Apple tax, but you still pay the Samsung tax. Is that a fair take, or am I wrong here?

Are there other Android brands or models you’d recommend for someone coming from iPhone who wants a clean, smooth experience without all the bloat and gimmicks? Or do you think Samsung or Nothing is actually the right place to start?

Curious to hear what Reddit thinks!


New phone stress New phone stress

I recently cracked my pixel 7 pro like screens shattered (I can still use it tho) so I'm going to get a new phone but I can't decide any opinion would be amazing. I like the size of my phone a lot(but a different size could just be something I gotta get used to idk I don't want anything giant though). I like the Google lens feature, I like the (not sure what's it called but how u can swipe up and select things on screen to save an image that way or select text idk if it makes sense) I want it to be able to customize the screen like how u can on iphones (never did on here didn't figure out how to or if I could) good camera with good storage (I hoard photos) and be able to play mobile games (basic mobile games nothing crazy) I don't much about phones so any advice please 😊


Who in their right mind would buy a Nothing phone 3? Who in their right mind would buy a Nothing phone 3?

I mean why would anybody pay $800 (now 65,000 rupees in India which is about $630) for this phone? It was first launched in India for a whopping $900, which was an absolute joke.

I am genuinely curious about who and why would anyone buy it. I know it looks different than any of the phones out there and the software experience is unique too, but that's just not through away one's hard earned money. Except for those to factors, it's inferior in every aspect compared to other phones selling at that price (ex: S25, Xiaomi 15, OP13 and IQOO 13). It's for a mid ranger level processor, mid ranger display glass protection, USB 2.0, relatively thicker bezels and an almost useless gimmicky back display. I mean what were they thinking when they called it their flagship? And who are the people who would actually even consider buying it?

If someone has bought it and is happy with the phone, that's great. But I am really curious to know what made them but this phone. Let me know your thoughts.


Have had an iPhone for 13 years and am so sick of it. Finally going to switch to Android (ZFold). Anything I should know? Be aware of? Have had an iPhone for 13 years and am so sick of it. Finally going to switch to Android (ZFold). Anything I should know? Be aware of?

As the title shows I have had Iphones for 13 years now and feel overwhelmed by finally making the switch. I know I want to, but am also slightly intimidated by how much of an overhaul it feels like.

I am most likely going to be switching to android, preferably the ZFold, within the next few weeks and was wondering what advice, thoughts, or things you wish you knew first you could offer me?

Has anyone made this kind of switch before? Did you regret it? Happy you did it?

I also have a Macbook and am going to miss the seamlessness between the two, but I am also saving up to get a gaming PC soon so I am not as worried about that.







Is it dumb to go for iphone 16 pro max 1tb when it's 800$(670€) more expensive than samsung 25 ultra 1tb? Is it dumb to go for iphone 16 pro max 1tb when it's 800$(670€) more expensive than samsung 25 ultra 1tb?

!!Not from US!! I bought and ipad last year for lectures bc I was skeptical about tab s9fe and I wanted to use it for at least 6 years and thought to purchase an iphone later this year bc I was traumatised by budget samsung phones. But the price difference is insane. I don't have any watches or wireless earphones but I have a windwos pc(def won't buy mac) and ipad air. My ipad is also non-cellular and during lectures I had to constantly open hotspot to my tablet from my samsung phone which my tablet couldn't connect because everybody had their mobile data open in such a small area so I had trouble opening lectures on my ipad.

Edit: Forgot to mention samsung ultra's have better trade in value for -100 more. So real difference is around $900


My Smartphone Awards Summer 2025 My Smartphone Awards Summer 2025
  • Best Big Phone - Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Best Small Phone - OnePlus 13T

  • Best Camera - Vivo X200 Ultra

  • Best Battery - Honor Power

  • Best Design - Nubia Z70S Ultra

  • Best Foldable - Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

  • Best Flippable - Motorola RAZR 60 Ultra

  • Best Budget Phone - Xiaomi POCO F7 Pro

  • Best AI - Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Best Form Factor - Pixel 9 Pro XL

  • Phone of the Year (Kinda) - OnePlus 13

  • Best All-Around - OPPO Find X8 Ultra


23k for iphone 15? 23k for iphone 15?

So I want a mobile so i was looking on OLX then I found this contact who sells 4 months used iphones. I messaged him then he asked me to video call to show the proof.

He then showed me all the packaging stuff, I also asked for 15 pro he told me it's for 26k . When i asked why these low price then he told me its because of raksha bandhan.

Also he sent me video of his clients unboxing, it'll come with a bill and warranty too . Is it legit? Should i buy?


Are older phones really useless? Are older phones really useless?

Hello! I have two older smartphones lying around: Alcatel Pop 4s (Android 6) and Microsoft 950 XL (Windows Mobile 10) that I hoped to repurpose at least as GPS devices for navigation on my car (which lacks anything modern or smart), to spare my daily driver (Samsung Note 9).

However, it seems impossible: Google apps need updates that have been disabled for that old version of Android (browser navigation crashes as well), while the Maps app on WM crashes soon after opening. Are they really useless for anything meaningful (the hardware is there and still capable, but it looks like they've killed the software for it)?


Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Samsung zFlip 7 Google Pixel 9 Pro vs. Samsung zFlip 7

So my iPhone 13 Pro is officially tapped out. Won’t last a minute off the charger. It’s also relatively slow now. It’s time to get a new phone ASAP. I’ve considered replacing the battery and then getting the new iPhone, but that would be pretty expensive. I’ve also considered getting last years iPhone, since me, my family, and most of my friends are all avid Apple users and have been for a long time. But at this point, my iPhone and my old ass MacBook are done and I now have the option to abandon Apple, at least for a bit. My friend LOVES his z flip 6 and my boyfriend LOVES his Google pixel (8? I think?). The level of customization and general performance being similar to or surpassing Apple has honestly intrigued me.

I think the flips are SO cute and as a nursing student having a compact phone that still has good performance is very much calling to me. I also know the Google pixel 9 pro is cheaper and one of the best phones on the market (or was?). I really like both of them, but can’t lie, I love the look of the flip more.

However, I want opinions. I need something capable of lasting 2 years without absolutely crashing and burning (bonus if longer), taking GOOD pictures, decent enough battery life (I know they said they improved the battery life of the 7), and a bonus for being easy to adjust to from Apple, not hugely necessary though.

I am your average phone user, not a content creator or a tech professional. I don’t need the best of the best but I don’t want massive cons either. I also don’t want to be directed to Apple JUST because it’s simple for a tech Neanderthal, I can figure things out. I just want a cute phone that gets the job done for long enough time to justify the costs. To be honest, the spot I’m in is that I’m over thinking it and the cons don’t affect a Joe Shmoe phone user to the extent that I think it would. Should I just play it safe with Apple? Are the potential difficulties with the Flip 7 worth it? Or is the pixel the less cute but objectively best option? I basically need a phone by today or maximum end of the week, give me all the thoughts!

Bonus points for directing me to a non Apple laptop that works for a student who heavily uses the laptop for school and light games (I have a pc and console for the big stuff) and will last as long my MacBook has (7-8 years). Mac books performance as a school laptop is honestly pretty hard to beat to me, but if I switch my phone from Apple Id like to know what other options are out there for laptops.

EDIT: I know many advise waiting until the new phones have been out for a year, which give the Pixel 9 pro an edge. But, I won’t go for the z flip 6. The 7 is supposed to have made non negotiable improvements for me.



Should i trade my galaxy s22ultra for an iphone 13 Pro? Should i trade my galaxy s22ultra for an iphone 13 Pro?

Some context, all my life ove always been cycling between ios and android (mostly samsung), i own a galaxy watch and a galaxy buds 3, i can switch them later as i have a nothing phone 1 aswell.

I Am kinda sick of how cheap and unstable one ui is, when its good, its very good. But it lags and has a lot of bugs, the last iphone i used was the iphone 12 in february 2024,

I want a good camera, good gaming, Good battery, good social media optimization, something stable and smooth while being a little customizable.

Ive been getting reminisant of how smooth ios is, and idk.

⛔️ i can only trade for a 13 pro ⛔️



Anyone broken away from iOS with family members still using them? How hard was it? Watches, FaceTime etc.? Anyone broken away from iOS with family members still using them? How hard was it? Watches, FaceTime etc.?

I'm tired of the lack of innovation in the iPhone space. I'm still rocking a 13 Max because nothing since has added a single thing worth having.

The $1100 off deal on the Fold 7 that T-Mobile is having if you trade in an iPhone, even one this old, is very attractive. However my entire family is on iOS. They all have iPads, iPhones, and Apple Watches, even my kids. I'm the main Family "owner" in the Apple ecosystem and the kids watches are all tied to my phone.

Unfortunately you can't tie watches to an iPad and the Apple Watch for kids experience is so far above Android it's not even close (great GPS to see your kid on the map, highly curated experience on the watch with only accepting calls and texts from allowed numbers, and school time settings that lock out the watch except for emergencies during school hours). I can't take the kids off the watches, and I have an Ultra 2 myself which will become a paperweight.

Throw in the grandparents that use FaceTime to talk to the Grandkids and they are beyond technically incompetent (can't even use a computer) and all the Apple subscriptions (iCloud, Arcade, TV etc.) and it feels like Apple has us locked into their ecosystem. Even simple stuff like taking a call on my iPad only works if the primary phone is an iPhone.

But the lack of innovation is crazy. The phones are just the same model every year. Those of you that have tried to get out with this much dependency how hard was it, and did you pull it off or just move back due to the pain?


Wait or pull trigger? Wait or pull trigger?

Hi guys

My phone just died weeks ago (Asus ROG Phone 8)

So for now I thinking about buy new phone, it's S25 ultra, iPhone 16 PM or waiting for iPhone 17 to be released.

My usage scenario is social media, watch short and youtube video, and gaming of course. Camera is not my priority, but with flagship price, I hope get decent camera.

So how's your opinions? And what reason?

I post it on other sub too for comparison

Thanks~