Hello everyone. I would’ve post this on the iPhone sub, but from what I’ve seen they’re a little biased. Here it’s 50/50. Sorry for the upcoming rambling. TL;dr/questions at the bottom:
When it comes to tech and specs, I know very little to none. I got my very first (current) iPhone 3 years ago (SE 2nd) after using android most of my life (Freeform lll and then the Galaxy exhibit). Reasons why I wanted an iPhone was because I heard Apple support/update their phones for quite awhile, security, Apple Pay, and the old “iOS is better than android”. The SE was the closes I’ve ever got to a flagship phone without paying a premium price. I knew battery life wasn’t the greatest with this phone and at the time I didn’t mind the 4.7 screen (I actually prefer the compact size). I was just happy to finally own a iPhone.
Well after 3 years, 70% battery life, and tired of this small ass screen, I was thinking of getting an upgrade. Jesus Christ the prices. Last years iPhone is hovering at around $800. A new iPhone 13 (release in 2021!) is around $600.
Idk why but I decide to take a look at androids. Maybe things changed or I didn’t do enough research back then, but I remember when android would get 2 major updates and after that security updates every now then. It looks like android has step up their game since. I’m very interested in Samsung last year’s flagship the S23. Still pricey at $700 but looks amazing, glowing reviews, and will get updates until 2028 which is amazing! I can definitely see this being my next phone until 2028. I was thinking of the S23 fe but I heard that phone is a POS.
Now I did say a bit pricey but from my knowledge Samsung phone do sales often and they don’t tend to hold their value overtime.
My questions:
It looks like the S24 FE is dropping soon. Will that lower the price of the S23?
Any chance the S23 will reach under $400 this year in a sale without a trade-in (my SE trade in value is $30 lol)?
If no to #2, is there a Samsung phone that would be an upgrade from my SE that’s under $400 (specs, camera, overall)?
How would I go about with my iCloud email and everything else from my iPhone if I do make the switch?
Worst case scenario I just pay $70 to get a new battery and I guess this would be my phone for the next 3 years. Just tired of the small screen lol. Would appreciate your guys advice. Thanks
TL;dr: I have a iPhone SE (2nd). Tired of battery life and small screen. Thinking of getting a Samsung. Questions above.