dskatter t1_iuipba6 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:03 PM

If you want a phone that will get updated for many, many years, get an iPhone. People are still using iPhone 6s models or earlier which have been left behind on major iOS updates for a couple of cycles now.

If you’re happy with what you have and have no issue with how they work in general, stick with Samsung.

Do I personally prefer an iPhone? Sure. Would I be lost forever if I switched to Samsung/Pixel/etc? Not at all.

That said, an iPhone 13 would be just fine as well. That’s what I have, and feel no need to upgrade to a 14 this year or even next, barring catastrophic damage. I fully expect this phone to last me for the next four or five years if I utterly drag my heels in updating.

Plus pretty much all google services work on iPhone. So you can just download those apps and use them with your existing accounts.

It’s entirely up to you. An iPhone will work brilliantly, but so will a regular Android phone, most likely.

washedFM t1_iuiqd81 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:10 PM

I agree with this. I have an iPhone 12 and won't be upgrading to the 14. And I know it will be supported by the next iOS update. There is no real guessing game with iPhones. Apple supports their products a lot longer than most manufacturers. As u/dskatter said, some people are still using iPhone 6s that came out in 2015. It's just now not being supported anymore on iOS 16. 7 years of usage is like decades in tech 😊

dskatter t1_iuir092 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:14 PM

These days, Apple products just last.

Only Google with their previous Pixel models had anything close to as much OS update availability that iPhones have. Other companies are starting to realize that longevity is something their customers actually prefer but Apple’s been there nearly from day one.

Heck, I’m using a 2016 MacBook Pro and still happy with it. It’s six years old and still runs as well as it did the day I got it. Just got left behind on major macOS updates and I know I’ll make the jump to an M1 or M2 in the next year or so…but it lasted and will still make a nice secondary machine.

galactilicious OP t1_iuir23b wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Thank you for the answer!

I have heard that updates on the 14 have been minimal, but I've never had an iPhone so I wouldn't be able to tell. And the 13 is only about a 100 euros cheaper on Amazon, which, if I were to really drop that much money, a 100 euros more wouldn't make that much of a difference.

I love Samsung, but like I said they just don't seem to last a lot. My current phone overheats like crazy and loses battery so fast. Samsung has shorter phone support than Apple, and I'm wary of getting the S22 because S23 is coming out in February, but I can't wait that long. This is also my third Samsung in about 8 years (Galaxy S4 mini - Galaxy A3 2017 and now the S10e).

iPhone is tempting me with its lifespan, the camera of course, battery life, overall seamlessness. I don't know what to do lol.

dskatter t1_iuirxjz wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:20 PM

The base non-Pro 14 is essentially an iPhone 13 with the 13 Pro’s processor, slightly improved cameras, crash detection and that satellite emergency communication capability.

So if any of those factors are important to you, by all means go 14! Or if you want the best damn battery in an iPhone, go for the larger 14, the Plus. Bigger screen and a massive battery. Part of me wanted to make that jump just for the battery, but I’m also happy with my 13’s battery. Plus I have an Apple MagSafe battery pack if I really need the extra boost.

It’s a big decison, especially leaping into a new ecosystem! As someone else did mention in a comment, Apple has also been very privacy/security-focused, which is another big reason I’ve stuck with them.

Whatever you end up getting, I wish you well with it! Even if it ends up being another Samsung. :D

galactilicious OP t1_iuj0755 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:15 PM

Thank you so much, you've been very helpful! 14 Plus is definitely out of the question because it's too big for me. I was in a tech store the other day and the regular 14 (and 13) are only a tiny bit bigger than my current phone, which is great. I guess I'll do some more "research" on differences between 13 and 14, although most people seem to agree that changing from 13 to 14 makes no sense, while for someone who never had an iPhone it's either or.

dskatter t1_iuj0oex wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Yeah, I honestly think you’ll be happy with either! The main difference is that extra GPU from the 13 Pro they brought over to the 14. It’s definitely not a leap like the Pro is in terms of display, for example.

Best of luck to you! And…I really wouldn’t put much stock in that guy who commented and keeps calling iOS “satanically evil,” they seem just a little bit unstable. :)

ProtoplanetaryNebula t1_iuivg0h wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:43 PM

There are plenty of reasons to get an iPhone. I have one and don't use iMessage as everyone here uses whatsapp.