Switching To Iphone Has Been The Worst Decision I’ve Ever Made

Hello everyone,

I want to share a public service announcement for anyone considering switching from Samsung or Android to iPhone. Please be aware that many influencers often overlook significant drawbacks when comparing these devices.

I have used Samsung my entire life, but I decided to try the iPhone because it has a better camera and image processing, and many people praised it. So, I traded in my S21 for an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and I've regretted that decision ever since. I encountered several unexpected issues from the first day I received the phone. Here are just some of the problems I’ve experienced:

  • No clipboard: You can only copy one item at a time.
  • Cannot close all apps at once: You must close them individually.
  • No split-screen app support.
  • Cannot take long screenshots.
  • Custom ringtones: You cannot set a custom ringtones without using a third-party app.
  • Restarting the phone: You can only turn it off; restarting requires knowing a code obscured in Apple forums (Volume Up, release; Volume Down, release; hold Power).
  • Volume control: You cannot adjust volume settings individually for media, notifications, and calls in the drop-down menu.
  • **There is no universal back button or gesture, so swiping left to right will often not bring you to the original page and will not work on some apps, like YouTube.
  • No adjustable screen rotation: If you want to watch content in a rotated orientation, you have to turn off the rotation lock, rotate the phone, and then turn it back on. On Android, a button allows you to rotate media without changing the rotation lock.
  • No pro camera controls.
  • RAW images still have processing applied.
  • File transfers: You cannot transfer files to a computer without using iTunes or other software.
  • Clearing notifications: Clearing all notifications doesn't remove recent ones.
  • Apple Maps is inadequate; stores and restaurants lack first-party ratings.
  • No video wallpapers.
  • There is no number row on the main keyboard page.

  • Siri is not as useful as alternatives like Gemini or Copilot.

  • Alarms set don't tell you how many hours left

Fortunately, I purchased the early upgrade plan, so I will trade in this phone as soon as I can. I hope this post helps others make a more informed purchasing decision.