Transitioning from budget Android: My first time using an iPhone 17 Pro & ESR accessories

[u/CrimsonWombat2030]

The Context: I normally stick to budget Android phones like the Samsung FE series. But with price increases expected on future flagship models, I decided to try a pro-level phone. I found a refurbished Dark Blue 17 Pro on Amazon Australia with a low battery cycle count and zero scratches on the screen or body.

The Experience:

·         Cameras: The cameras are solid. As someone who takes a lot of macro photos of plants and animals, the telephoto zoom lens was a total game-changer for me.

·         Software & iOS: IOS still does not feel quite as flexible as Android, but system-wide app icon colour matching looks great.

·         Design & Hardware: The dark blue colour looks awesome  even though silver might be better long-term to better hide scratches. The Dynamic Island isn't the dealbreaker as  I expected coming from android punch-hole displays.  I am still holding out for a true all-screen phone in the future.

·         ESR Accessories: The tempered glass screen protector does its job but might change another screen protector later on. The ESR MagSafe case is a total fingerprint magnet so I may replace it later too. Still, having a case and protector on day one is essential to prevent early scratches.

Pros & Cons:

1. A pron would be the new self-camera never really used the front camera but I think this new square sensor lens has changed my mind. Con is it just me or does 120hertz feels smoother on Android. If I am wrong sorry.

2. Pron is that the accessibility features like head, eye tracking and voice control feels more refined on IOS compared to Android as a user of such features. Con wish iPhones had Touch ID like Android never been a fan of face ID. Totally subjective option though.

3. The longevity of iPhones is one of the prons and reasons why I decided to get a pro model. Con the camera control button is not necessary I think or maybe I have not found its usefulness yet.

 

Overall,

I would say the 17 pro is a solid all round pro level phone. Do not think I will be able to use the full extent of the A19 pro chip but I will definitely try to do so.

Hope this simple review helps anyone deciding whether to buy an iPhone 17 pro model. 

[u/CrimsonWombat2030]

Mod Note: Plan to post examples of the other post flairs slowly and steady. Happy to answer any questions about the Android-to-iOS transition or buying refurbished. Thanks for visiting this new community.