[thedriver]

iPhones end up being cheaper in the long run. They get software updates much longer than almost any Android phone, and at least here even small cities have local shops that repair them. It's also just a superior user experience.

I wish they kept on making the mini models though. I'm using a 13 mini, which has been really nice. Most modern smartphones are uncomfortable to carry in the front pocket of slim pants.

[fgeahfeaha]

Yup, you just can't beat standardization

The support is way better because there isn't a million different models

[wilsonnb3]

I think it has more to do with vertical integration of the hardware and software than the number of models.

Supporting Android phones requires collaboration between the chip vendors, hardware manufacturers, and Google, which is difficult.

[fgeahfeaha]

true

[throw9away6]

A lot of mobile sites break on the mini phones it’s a huge hassle. Would not recommend. I have one and that’s my biggest gripe with it. There are restaurants I can’t checkout at for example because the button is stuck just below the fold and I can’t scroll to click it due to shitty ui

[rifty]

I've found just setting the browser to always load sites at 75% zoom solves a lot of these issues. There is also the option 'Hide Toolbar' behind the 'aA' button on Safari which also helps as well

[TillE]

I'm still using an iPhone XS (2018) and have zero complaints aside from a lack of RAM. I plan to upgrade this year, so it will come out to $200/year. Seems like a good deal.

[dopeboy]

Took me a long time to figure this out. My SE is still pretty great, if a little slow. My Pixel would have been decapitated by this time.