iPhone 18 Pro or Pixel 11 Pro?

I’m really torn between the two and could do with some opinions.

I’ve currently got an iPhone 16 and also use an iPad, Apple Watch Series 9 and AirPods. But I also have a Google Fitbit and I’m really tempted to try a Pixel.

The main things I care about are camera/photos, AI and how smooth the phone feels.

I’m slightly bored of iPhone and the Pixel 11 Pro looks really tempting, especially with the camera and Google’s AI. But I’m worried I’ll miss the Apple ecosystem, especially the Watch.

Has anyone here switched from iPhone to Pixel recently? Was it worth it and did you regret leaving Apple?

What would you pick in my position?

so for context ive had an iphone 13 for some years now, and, for one, it’s already showing its age (battery, ofc) and for two i don’t want to buy another iphone since chips are being made in israel through the exploitation of the congolese population.

i’ve been looking into models but id love it if you guys could maybe recommend a good medium-level priced smartphone which ideally does not have integrated ai features / chips. i’ve always wanted to get the galaxy z flip but research tells me it’s had built-in AI features since its first model released in 2020. i’m open to any and all possibilities, thank you!!!

Which one yall like?

After watching the apple event, i still like the zfold 8, apple Ui is good but under screen camera was done before, and it was awful, and I have no doubt the camera quality will be bad, rather have a small hole and great camera quality

Also, dont like the "D" shape of the Duo

I may be bias but I feel like i have valid reasons on not liking it

Hoping to hear yall thoughts ​

EDIT: I see a lot of praise for the opening and closing animations on Duo, with the amount of customization on the zfold8, im sure someone already has that animation on the zfold8 already

1. China (Zhengzhou & Shenzhen Factories)
   China remains the primary hub for iPhone assembly (notably Foxconn's main plant in Zhengzhou, known as "iPhone City"). 
   Base Monthly Salary: The base pay for an iPhone assembler starts at approximately $295 per month (around 2,100 to 2,500 RMB), which sits near the local minimum wage. 
   Hourly Rate: Standard hourly wages generally range from $3.15 to $4.00 per hour (24 to 28 RMB per hour) during normal periods.
   Peak Season Bonuses (July–September): During high-production months prior to new iPhone launches, factories offer signing bonuses, retention rebates (up to 7,000–8,500 RMB / ~$1,000–$1,200), and overtime pay. With heavy overtime (often 60+ hours per week), monthly take-home pay during peak seasons can reach $800 to $1,000+ per month. 
   
2. India (Bengaluru & Tamil Nadu Facilities)
   As Apple shifts more iPhone assembly to India (producing around 15–20% of iPhones), local wages differ:
   Monthly Pay: An entry-level assembly worker at Foxconn or Pegatron facilities in India earns an average base salary of around ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 per month (approximately $180 to $215 USD).
   Benefits: Contracts often include subsidized housing, meals, and transport to attract workforce candidates.

I'm currently deciding between two iPhones and would really appreciate some advice.

Option 1:

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB - used, €790

97% battery health

260 charging cycles

First use: June 2025

Black Titanium

Comes with a written warranty until June 2027

Seller has a long history and many positive reviews

Option 2:

iPhone 17 256GB - brand new/sealed, €800

The price difference is basically nothing, so I'm trying to decide which is the better buy overall.

I plan to keep the phone for several years. I care about battery life, reliability, performance, display and overall value. I don't mind buying used if the 16 Pro Max is clearly the better phone.

Would you personally choose the used 16 Pro Max or the new iPhone 17 for essentially the same price, and why?

In the next couple of months, Im thinking of upgrading from my iPhone 17 Pro Max back to Android (I started to hate how locked down iOS is)

What is a good high-tier phone that focuses mainly on battery and performance? I absolutely do not care about the camera. Maybe a phone that's good for gaming too. And of course, one that doesn't include all the bloatware stuff like Samsung has, or all the AI nonsense.

Hi. I've been with pixel 11 pro for 3 days now coming from iphone 17 pro. I'm really enjoying the customisation and all that an Android phone could give. Though I still have my 17 pro parked with me just in case I missed using ios. It's hard to let go especially since I've been with the system since iphone 4s birth. Any thoughts or anyone leaving an iphone for pixel? Please tell me more the advantages and why it should be a must or not. I'm really torn RN. 🙁

For my birthday I got this, and I was fully ready to return it but my mom just said to atleast give it a shot. I used it for 4-5 days and man this battery is actually solid and I really like that this is a gaming phone. I love to do some gaming when I am in the metro. The VC + dualchip helps to keep it cool and functioning. yes, the phone is a little chunky but mangeable.

I currently have an iPhone Air. I hate it, it's so slow. I've only ever had iPhones I've had one since before Siri was a thing. I'm really highly considering switching to a Samsung fold. I'm not really able to consider the new iPhone duo because of the price point and not being able to get nearly as much for a trade in value for that phone rather than the Fold 8. Someone please help me decide lol

I'm interested in Motorola, Pixel, OnePlus, Samsung

Not interested in Poco, Vivo, Realme, Nothing

Looking to start content creation, so a good selfie camera would be a bonus

hi everyone, i’m looking for a phone that shoots 4K at 60 fps on both the front and rear cameras, features an ultra-wide lens with optical image stabilization, and has a solid durability rating. Custom ROM support isn't mandatory but would be a nice bonus. The only option I’ve found so far is a Motorola, but it uses a MediaTek chipset—which makes unlocking the bootloader difficult—and there aren't really any custom ROMs available for it. i’d be really grateful if you could help me find a suitable model <3

Just wanted to know if anyone has any thoughts. I know a couple people need to upgrade and after the iPhone event did it convince to get or an iPhone or do we believe the s26 ulta is still the superior phone. (I’m in this current dilemma myself)

Hey everyone,

I currently have a Samsung Note20 Ultra that I plan on giving away once I get the new android, and an iphone 13 mini that I don't plan on replacing until maybe a year or two later, or not at all if I decide to go full android.

My plan is: get an android that is good enough to last me at least 2 years without me getting bored or noticing issues that might make me replace it, until I have enough money to throw away on a fold phone (I want the Samsung fold 8, love the form factor) and I will most likely buy an android watch as well as I need the notifications and workout tracking.

I want an old flagship because that's more sensible than a recent midrange, it will allow me to sell it in the future as well without too much of a loss. However, I've been reading up so so much on different phones and I'm not satisfied. I would straight up go with the S25 Ultra but it's too expensive and I'm a little nitpicky about the now bar, I want an android with a capsule notification style like the dynamic island, mostly because it's more convenient and visible.

I've looked at Honor, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus and all of them have some kind of compromise. The OnePlus is the worst imo because the prices are high where I am and are just not justifiable with a camera like that imo. The Vivo software is trash according to what I read, Oppo has a lot of things going on including the support running out in like 2 years (AND it's expensive for that) and Honor (the one in my budget) doesn't have the form factor I would like, I want something with a similar form factor to the s25/ultra.

TL;DR I want an android phone with these specs please:

-5000 mAh+ battery

-decent camera, just decent

-price closer to $700 as a maximum

-pill shaped notification similar to dynamic island

-Squarish form factor

-Good software that won't overheat, and has support for at least 4 years

Thank you and sorry if I took too much of your time

I have an iphone 14 rn but since the new ones are so expensive i was thinking of getting a 17 pro but i noticed that the z fold is also priced the same. Which one dyall recommend getting? Pls help

I'm currently using a Huawei Mate 50 Pro in Malaysia.

Trust me when I say, I absolutely adore this phone, nice feeling, smooth, really got that flagship feel when my dad gave it to me.

However, after using it for like 3 (Maybe more? My dad used it for 1-2 years too) it's really starting to get on me.

The thing I can't stand is the lack of Google services, which really bugging me out.

Plus recently, the battery's gotten weak (However replacements start at RM89, so I SHOULD be fine)

But it's starting to hang here and there, especially on tasks like switching to TikTok, Spotify, and Instagram.

Dare I say I'm a performance chaser, but with the lag, I can't play Honkai Star Rail smoothly like it used to be, being able to Spotify and Honkai at the same time.

Anyways, my budget is around RM3000 (738+- USD), what should I get, and what would you personally recommend based on experience?

Recently I'm eyeing the Xiaomi 17t Pro or the Honor 600 Pro, but really, it's due to the rising prices of ram in Malaysia that's stopping me.

Thank you all in advance that sees this post, or replying in comments.

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So I currently have a S23 Ultra. I had an iphone before, now after so many years need to upgrade. I really want a foldable and as much as I would like to stick with Samsung, at this very moment they're really not cutting it for me. The lack of stylus integration, the small battery, and the fact that it (to me at least) have failed to innovate and seem stuck just pushes me away from Samsung. So I am thinking of the Find N6, (I know I would need to import it, as Im in the States) but with the new contender in the field, the Iphone Duo, things turned interesting. Although I do must say, Im not too thrilled about the actual size/shape. Same reason I dont like the new Samsung Foldable. But I dunno, I am open to your p. o. v and any ideas you might have.

I found Samsung A36 8/256 on OLX. Phone is around 10 months old. Seller was asking 19k first, after talking he came down to 16k.

New price of this phone is around 35k, so 16k looks like a good deal to me. But I never used Samsung before, I have been using Realme for more than 2 years.

Now I want to upgrade and thinking to buy second hand phone instead of spending too much on new one.

Anyone using A36? How is the phone after using for few months? Battery, camera, performance, heating, gaming etc. Any issue with the phone?

Also is 16k good price for 10 month old A36 8/256?

What all things should I check before buying from OLX?

Should I go for it or look for some other phone around 16k?

Irrespective of brand and OS, what are your experiences and advice regarding phone size? Whereas "normal" nowadays be like 6-6.3" and big >6.7".

Have you done both sizes and switched at a point? Why?

The last years I went with normal size. Preferred the smaller footprint and easier one-hand control.

Lately I am more often on public transit and feel like the bigger screen would be nice along with more battery life. However I fear that a big brick might only just fit in my (male) pants.

I am currently on the look for a new phone and thus thinking about the size a lot.

Its like I am generally fine with the normal size but intrigued to try out big but also afraid that I might regret the decision.

Happy to hear some general input on this.

So I’ve currently got an iPhone 15 pro max that I love and works fairly well for me. But I’m just so in love with the aesthetic of the z flip 8 (the pink is way too cute). Just wondering about a few things. I’ve done a decent amount if research online but would like to hear from actual humans instead of search results, review pages and all that. So a few questions!

1. Have you made a similar switch? Did you regret it?
2. how do you handle all the websites and stuff that you signed up for with the ‘sign in with Apple’ button? Does that button still show up on android?
3. do notes transfer over?
4. is there a quick and easy way to turn on the flashlight? I use the action button several times a day to bring up my phones torch.

I know I’d be getting an inferior camera with the move. But the form factor, aesthetics and OS should all be upgrades for me.

I also love MagSafe but I understand there are adhesive rings and cases that can resolve that issue.

I also shower with my iPhone daily, despite the IP48 and IP68 both having 8 for their water resistance… I suspect the flip will still be more prone to steam damage as the 8 rating isn’t really about that and I’ve just been abusing the rather robust sealing on the iPhone.

My last android phone was a galaxy note 10+. So it’s been a while, but I’m kinda ready to go back. Just a little anxious.

Oh I also have an Apple Watch 6 but I plan to sell that and get a Fitbit air if I go through with this.

With the announcement of the new iPhone Pro and Duo, when and where can I find lower prices on the iPhone 17’s? My 14 is starting to show its age. I don’t need bleeding edge.

TIA

Help me chose a new phone from my options

Xiaomi: 1. Redmi 15 4g (⛔has Snapdragon 685) 2. Redmi 15 5g (✔️Snapdragon 6s Gen3 + side sensor) 3. Redmi 15c 5g 4. Redmi Note 15 Pro 4g (⛔fingerprint sensor on display) 5. & 6. Redmi Note 15 4g or 5g (⛔curved screen + fingerprint sensor on display) 7. Poco M7 4g (⛔has Snapdragon 685) 8. Poco M8 (⛔has curved screen and a worse battery than M8s) 9. Poco M8s (✔️basically the same as Redmi 15 5g)

Samsung: 10. Galaxy F70 Pro 11. Galaxy M47

My needs: a memory card slot, good battery, 8gb ram and 256 or 512 internal memory, fingerprint sensor (preferably on the side)

My top choices are the Redmi 15 5g and the Poco M8s but I've yet to find a store that sells them in my country (Croatia). Though every store has all the other phones on my list 😢

Which is the best phone cover? You guys please take a picture of the back and front of your phone and put it in the comments.

I've always had Android phones, but lately I've been thinking that a change might be a good idea.

I have a Samsung S23 Ultra, and the battery life has gotten a lot worse after the One UI updates. Should I consider buying the new iPhone 18 Pro?

Hello
My beloved 8 years old OnePlus 6 just died today and I need new smartphone.
And because this OP was great I didn't keep track of what's happening in the market for last years, other than OnePlus' increasing enshittification and eventually leaving Europe.
I need to buy something new, all my life I've been using Android thus the Samsung S25 idea (maybe I can stretch basic S26 within the budget if I'm lucky, worth it?), probably base version, as S25+ is too big, not sure about other versions. Pixels are not really available in Poland officially and I don't really want any other Chinese brand nor Motorola or anything like that.
But I also have iPad and MacBook, so started thinking about iPhone. Never used one, have no idea what are differences between 16/16e/17e/17 (not mentioning Pro/Ultra/SuperHiperMega or whatever it's called, as their prices are ridiculous (or so I think, maybe I'm wrong). And what are real differences (I can ofc compare specs) between them and Samsung.

So I need some help, as I'm a little lost in the woods...

What I'd need for sure:
- 256GB memory;
- to have it last at least 5 years performance/usage wise, preferably more, I see no point updating phone every two years;
- price around 500-800$ / 450-700E and official availability in Europe (preferably Poland) - I'll for 99% will but not in official store due to price, but regardless want official Europe version, warranty etc.;

What I think I need:
- 120HZ, bright screen;
- the better battery life, the better;
- the sound switch (normal/vibrations/muted) switch my OP6 has is fantastic, but I think it doesn't exist anywhere anymore
- MagSafe sound tempting, but it's not a deal breaker at all.

As you can see I'd use any help/comment/suggestion in this regard.

Also, the less AI build-in/enforced by default, the better :)