Came here from S25
So, I used an S25 for about 5-6 months (got it from my dad for free). Before that, I had a Pixel 8. Honestly, I didn't like the S25 because of the UI, some typical Android issues with video quality on social media, and especially THE BATTERY LIFE.
So I decided to switch to iOS, plus I recently bought a Mac. I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a phone, and I knew I wouldn't fully utilize the camera on the Pro or even the regular 17, as I'm not really a photo guy. As I mentioned, I just needed a decent, smooth-running iOS device with good battery life, which is why I bought this thing.
Moving on to the phone itself — it’s damn great. It has everything you need, even for a 20-year-old guy like me who loves buying new tech. I really don't think this phone is just for older people.
The only shortcoming I've noticed is the screen brightness. It's a bit hard to see clearly in direct sunlight, but it's manageable. I've had it for 15 days and already damaged it a bit, btw, because I loved using it without a case (I always use one now).
Battery life is fine. Not the absolute best, but it easily lasts me a full day (6-7 hours of screen time doing socials like TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and gaming like Oddmar).
