Switching from Samsung to iPhone

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Have any of you done this? Was it okay? Is there anything you'd like me to know?

I've never had an Apple product before. If you're used to Android phones (been using Samsung for years), is it a culture shock to learn to use an iPhone, or is it one of those things that's way easier than you'd thought and it was all fine in the end?

The reason for wanting to switch is that I've given up trying to find a Samsung phone that's small enough to use with one hand, and Apple have several that are much smaller which would suit me better size-wise.

Anyone?

I’ve never used a Samsung
But- iPhone are extremely user friendly.
My elderly mum uses an iPhone and took to it like a duck to water

I had a Samsung for years and now have an iPhone SE. I wouldn’t go back to Android now.

Sorry should have said iPhone are extreme user friendly. My mum in her 70s also has one and is awful with tech but loves her phone.

The thing that annoyed me was not being able to buy books on the kindle app on the iPhone- you have to go to Amazon website (not app)

I don't use a Kindle so that's not a problem for me :)

Thanks everyone.

Any more comments please? I'm feeling nervous!

I did the switch the other way.... Personally, I think the operating systems are all v similar now but I'll never get used to an iPhone now because the samsung home button at the bottom is so ingrained in me.

Also, iPhones are less able to be personalised so if you currently have lots of personalisation on your phone eg the way you set up your home screen or whatever, you might find that frustrating (I don't so while I think the personalisation is nice on my Samsung, it hasn't been something that's had a huge impact on me moving from an iPhone).

My top tip is that you need to use a neutral cloud service for photos etc. So you can download google photos to your Samsung, get all your photos backed up there, then download google photos to your new iPhone and have all your photos again. Then make sur you're still backing up to google. Because the main issue with iPhone is that the default is to use iCloud for everything which isn't very useful if you need to access anything without using an apple device.

I'm also considering this because the Samsung I have has terrible battery life. My dad's iPhone has AMAZING battery life. I am a bit scared about losing data from my Android apps though.

I'd say one is no easier to use than the other - it's just what you're used to. And I know where you're coming from on size. BUT... the new iphones are so heavy compared with Samsung, and I'm sure they're no smaller either. So you might get an older iphone that's smaller than a current Samsung, but be wary of how long they'll be supported for (updates etc), and whether they'll have good battery life etc.

@Triffid1 Which Android phone do you have, and can you use it with one hand? I really wanted to stay on Android but they just don't seem to be designing them for women any more, unless I've missed one? I've been to loads of phone shops recently and they've all told me the iPhone 13 mini would be the best option if I want to be able to actually hold my phone comfortably. I don't understand what Samsung are doing.

@ReviewingTheSituation The iPhone 12 mini and 13 mini are both much smaller than any Samsung phone. Even if they're a bit heavier, they're more compact so they're still easier to hold.

I have an s21. It is a bit bigger than I'd like. I can hold it in one hand, yes, but typing etc is definitely easier with two hands. I had an A50 before and, if I recall correctly, I did look at another A phone of some sort, that was smaller, but went with the S21 instead.

I do hear you on the size. The phone I really wanted was the one that also comes with a stylus? But it was sooooo massive, I couldn't imagine using it and it would never have fit comfortably in pockets etc.

Have you tried other Android brands? I've only had Samsung or iPhone but I know lots of people have Huawie's or those google phones?

I've used both... I had a few Samsungs then I had an iPhone for 3 years. I then had Hauwei for 2 years and now back to iPhone. (Sorry a bit more info than you need but wanted to show how I've been back and forth!)
Switching data and contacts etc between phones is easy enough but I always prefer to start afresh anyway so I do it manually. I've never had an issue adapting to a new operating system.
Of course you will have some things you prefer about one more than the other and there are definitely a couple of minor things I prefer about android, but on the whole, I much prefer iOS and probably wouldn't go back to android again - certainly not for a long time anyway.
I'm sure if you go ahead and really hate it, you'd be able to return the phone.

Oh and for info, I've got the iPhone 12 mini now. I love it - it suits me perfectly.

Just wanted to add to this thread because I got an iPhone recently after using Android all my life, and you can't take your WhatsApp data with you from be to the other. At least not at all easily. I think you end up with your contacts and in the same groups, but with none of the historical messages in those chats. I decided this was a deal breaker as I quite often go back and look at old messages for one reason and another. So I've returned the iPhone and will stick to android now

My husband changed to Android. He despised it and within a few months changed beck to Apple (the money he spent on changing twice was ridiculous). I hate Android too, my friend has it and keeps asking me to sort things in her phone. It’s so user unfriendly and I have to Google on my I-phone how to do it first.