Apple To Android

[rusty_dagger]

I am considering going from Apple to Android and I am hoping to get recommendations. Ease of data transfer is a high priority. I would also like dual sim and expandable memory.

Help please 😁

[namastepat]

Get a OnePlus or an Oppo. Both great phones, and cheap for the specs you get. They also have models with dual sim I think. As for data transfer, it should be largely the same for any Android phone.

If you want to spend more cash for a flagship phone, the Google Pixel range is always excellent. Everyone loves Samsung, but I really dislike them due to them being stupid expensive compared to the competition.

[rusty_dagger]

59 minutes ago, namastepat said:

Get a OnePlus or an Oppo. Both great phones, and cheap for the specs you get. They also have models with dual sim I think. As for data transfer, it should be largely the same for any Android phone.

If you want to spend more cash for a flagship phone, the Google Pixel range is always excellent. Everyone loves Samsung, but I really dislike them due to them being stupid expensive compared to the competition.

I have been looking at the Oppo Reno8. No extra memory slot though.

[ocyen]

Data transfer is pretty easy when going to Android. You can either plug your iPhone and Android phone into each other via USB and transfer data directly, or do it via Google drive. 

For text messages, I used an app called iSMS2droid. It transferred all of my texts without issue. 

Regarding dual SIM, make sure the option is enabled by your carrier. Mine won't let me use a second SIM even though the phone supports it. 

[namastepat]

This seems to check your boxes @rusty_dagger

Dual sim and memory expandable, mid-range price and good reviews as well.

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_poco_x4_pro_5g-11371.php

[acejas]

I can recommend the xiaomi phones. Had a bunch of them. Currently running the Mi11i. "Most" Xiaomi's have dual sim and expandable memory (you cant use 2 sims and mem card at the same time. )  I cant stand there OS MIUI - but I think coming from apple you'll like it. Admittedly I run the phones on Pixel OS (so its like a Google Pixel)

There naming conventions and model numbers are a bloody pain to work out ie Redmi, Redmi Note, Mi, Poco, K series, 12 series. Within each series you can have multiple models ie Mi 11, Mi11 Ultra , Mi11 light, Mi11 Pro and then some of these are 4G or 5G

Oppos in general I don't like due to their ColorOS - very restricted if you want to do some changes - it's been a couple of years since I tested one but I cant remember the exact problem but it was  a simple home scrreen change and I couldnt even change the launcher (allows your phone to adjust the way you want it to look). This may have changed.  The other issue is it contains a ton of bloatware. Xiaomi does to but at least youre able to remove it.

What ever phone you get you should look at 4gigROM - 6gig recommended for 2nd tier phones - the more apps you install and have running the slower it is.

Poco 4 is great for games whereas Mi series has a better camera. 

Most 2nd tier phones unfortunately have no local support and typicallly buy from Bangood, Aliexpress . 

I would stretch your dollar further if purchasing in Oz and get the OnePlus

HTH

 

[Audioenslaved]

I’ve been a long time apple user and have in the last year gotten a Samsung android phone for work. I had been thinking of changing from apple to android in the past for major use and in MY experience I hate it… I think I’m just too familiar with the apple experience and some of the things with how the android phone work are a little bit jarring for me, I struggle to find what I want and where to do things. I’m really not a fan of the android experience at all. I know people love it but android just isn’t for me

[acejas]

Unlike Apple there are different versions of Android in what the manufacturers add. I'm an android user but cant stand the Samsung experience. Usually replacing the launcher (changes the way it feels and easier to customise to your liking) Nova and Apex are what I have used previously (Currently using a Pixel ROM with Google launcher).  Try this launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.luutinhit.ioslauncher&hl=en&gl=US If you dont like it you can uninstall. If you try it, let us know in the thread, I personally haent used it but would like to kow from an Apple user.  

[ocyen]

I used similar launchers when switching from iOS to Android. Made the switch much easier until I learned how to do things natively in Android. 

Edited December 17, 2022 by ocyen