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Review from iphone owner switching to Android for the first time
Wow is all I can say. I have gone to the dark side as i have been an iPhone guy and this is my very first Android. I broke the screen on my iPhone 6s and since it took a few days to get it repaired, I went ahead and ordered this phone. Since Amazon is great with returns, and offered 1 day shipping, I decided to try it out, knowing, that if the phone was significantly inferior to what I'm used to, I could always return it for a refund. When I turned the phone on, it guided me through getting all of my contacts from my iPhone. It was super simple. I just downloaded Google drive, backed up the information, and then when I signed in with this phone, it automatically loaded up into the new phone. I was also able to get every one of the apps I love loaded on this phone without issues. From the home screen you can just use the search bar to search for your app and it automatically loads it up for you. I wasn't expecting much, but was blown away that the phone is so capable when compared to an iphone. I noticed that some reviews mentioned that their phones were hot when charging. If you experience this I would recommend exchanging the phone as this may be a defect. Mine stays cool to the touch and has never felt hot.
Here are some pros
1. The screen is bright and clear. I held it side by side with my iPhone and the picture was very comparable.
2. The size is great. This phone is just slightly larger than the iPhone 6s but the screen is way bigger. I was concerned that it would be a phablet, but rest assured it is not. The screen just goes almost to the edges so there is no wasted space.
3. The speed is great and internet pages load up right away. Idid some speed tests with my iPhone 6s when I got it back (changed the battery as well why they had it open) to see if there was a difference. When I turned on both phones at the same time, the iphone's home screen came up about a 1/2 second sooner. The same thing happened with every app I opened, the 6s was a hair faster. Not enough of a difference to justify paying 2 to 3 times more for an iPhone, Especially when you consider that the screen on the Moto is much bigger.
4. It charges pretty fast and has double the storage of the stock iPhone 6s. Also, it integrates seemelessly with Google drive. I'm not exactly sure how this is possible, but after loading all the apps pictures, and contacts, the phone was still showing 23gb of space while my 16gb iPhone showed only 400mb of space available.
5. I didn't have to load up Google maps because it was already preloaded.
6. Very affordable and solid.
Cons from iPhone owner's perspective
1. Does not communicate with my Apple watch or Apple TV.
2. Ths volume is lower than the iPhone. This is not an issue during normal conversations, but if talking while in a noisy area using the phone, it may be noticeable.
3. You'll have to get a bunch of new charging cables. I probably have about 8 lightning ones around the house, cars, and work that will no longer be of any use.
4. I wasn't able to download my videos that I had purchased through apple. However, I was able to convert my songs without much of an issue.
Taking everything into account, I'm extatic with the purchase. I can buy phones for the whole family for the cost of one iPhone. I included a side by side with my iPhone so that you can see how close in size it is to the iPhone 6s, while having a much larger screen
In conclusion, I loved my experience with iphone's. If I could get an iPhone at the same price as this phone, I would hands down, take the iPhone. However after trying this phone out, there is no possible way that I can continue justifying paying 2 to 3 times more for an iPhone. At least for me, it's not enough of an upgrade over this phone, especially after verifying that I will still have access to all of my apps.
June 2018 · Cell Phones and Accessories · verified purchase