From Specs to Effortless Use: Why I No Longer Adhere to the 'Specs-Only Theory

From Specs to Effortless Use: Why I No Longer Adhere to the 'Specs-Only Theory

May 03, 2025 ·
36 Min Read
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As a user who has “dual-wielded” Android and iPhone for many years, I’ve journeyed from one extreme to another. Once primarily an Android user, I now mainly use iPhone. This isn’t just a switch in devices, but a change in my philosophy towards devices, a change that can be divided into two phases:

Phase One: Specs Above All, Features Above All

This is probably the starting point for many tech enthusiasts, especially during their student days. Back then, I was a typical “specs-first Mi fan.” To evaluate a phone’s quality, I’d first look at the processor model, screen resolution, camera pixels, battery capacity, and so on. I believed in “I might not use it, but you must have it.” Even if a certain feature was used once a year, or if I imagined usage scenarios that didn’t even exist, it had to be there because it represented the device’s “versatility.” In this phase, I enjoyed the process of “tinkering.” Flashing different ROMs, trying various optimizations, delving into every corner of the system – the joy of this state came from the sense of accomplishment in controlling the device and the thrill of sharing tinkering experiences with fellow enthusiasts. It was a state where electronic devices were seen as a hobby, a plaything, and an extension of one’s capabilities. However, a side effect of this state was the endless comparison of specs, the internal friction caused by “digital spec battles,” and the significant time and energy invested in squeezing out every bit of potential from the device and competing over specifications.

Phase Two: Usability and Reliability, Efficiency Above All

As my life’s focus shifted from campus to career, my attitude towards digital devices gradually changed. The time I once spent “tinkering” became precious. Complex features and the uncertainty they brought were no longer fun, but a burden. I began to re-examine my core needs for a phone: efficiency, stability, and non-intrusiveness. The iPhone gradually became my main device, not because of its exclusive cool features, but because of the “peace of mind” it brought in terms of ease of use, system fluidity, and ecosystem purity. I started to pay more attention to “attention allocation,” trying to prevent the device itself from distracting me. I no longer pursued the infinite possibilities of a device but hoped it could efficiently and reliably complete basic tasks and seamlessly collaborate with other tools I used. This is a state where electronic devices return to their essence as tools. They don’t require me to spend a lot of energy maintaining or learning them; they just need to provide stable, fast, and intuitive service when I need them. This state emphasizes efficiency, low cognitive load, and integrating the device into life, rather than life revolving around the device.

Reflections

The shift from Phase One to Phase Two is not simply a matter of chasing novelty but a natural result of changes in my personal needs and life stage. During my student days, I had the time and energy to explore and tinker, and my interest lay in digital products. After starting work, time became precious and energy limited; tech products became more about improving efficiency and serving work and life – especially as a software engineer, the complexity of my work far exceeds “tinkering.” Looking back, my student self was merely performing superficial personalized configurations on phone systems using tools and documentation developed by others.

During this transition, an improvement in personal economic status was also an important factor. Firstly, there was a change in device purchasing strategy. When on a limited budget, I tended towards “demand integration,” meaning one device needed to satisfy as many needs as possible (e.g., using a spec-heavy phone for gaming, media, communication, and light office work), pursuing feature coverage. After my economic ability improved, I could choose “demand separation,” meaning acquiring specialized devices better suited for specific tasks (e.g., a thin and light phone, a high-performance PC, a thin and light laptop, a camera, a game console, an e-reader), pursuing the “best experience” for each scenario. Secondly, my understanding of “product value” also changed: With improved economic capability, beyond hardware specs, I gradually understood that software and hardware are equally important. I became more willing to pay for intangible values like “peace of mind,” “efficiency,” “stability,” and “design.” While these values are not as intuitive as specs, they significantly impact personal efficiency and experience in long-term use.

While economic status is not the fundamental reason for entering a certain state—needs and values are—it does determine the device configuration strategy adopted to meet current needs. With a limited budget, I might have to “cram” features into one device; with a sufficient budget, I can choose a more “specialized” combination to optimize the experience.

These two seemingly opposing states, I believe, cannot simply be labeled as better or worse. They are merely my choices at different times and under different needs, determined by my current life situation.

Comments (200)

1st Floor

3Dtouch
2025-05-03 14:38:23|Dongguan, Guangdong|iPhone 16 Ultramarine
Apple’s specs don’t look good, but the experience is really good. Mine doesn’t have high refresh rate but it just feels good to use.
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Terrence
2025-05-03 17:42:35|Yantai, Shandong|iPhone 12 Pro Max Sea Blue
When I scrolled my 12 PM alongside a 16 PM at the Apple Store, I didn’t feel the high refresh rate was much faster. The perceived difference wasn’t strong. Maybe it’s limited to 80Hz, and you only feel it with long-term use? Unlike Android’s high refresh rate which is visibly faster.
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3Dtouch
2025-05-03 17:43:56|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iPhone 16 Ultramarine
My Android friends who switched to Apple mostly get the standard version and say it’s quite good to use.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 2

Latest
2025-05-04 10:31:27|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iQOO Z8
What about the back gesture?
Likes: 3 Dislikes: 6

Psychiatrist
2025-05-09 17:21:06|Harbin, Heilongjiang|iPhone 14 Pro Space Black
Don’t see any problem.
Likes: 3 Dislikes: 1

RadonRn
2025-05-21 22:11:44|Shanghai|11-inch iPad Air (2024) Starlight
This depends on the person. I perceive it quite clearly.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


2nd Floor

Hamut Lei Ren
2025-05-03 16:26:54|Quanzhou, Fujian|Huawei Pura 70 Pro+
If Apple could support dual WeChat accounts, I’d definitely use Apple. It’s truly hassle-free.
Likes: 19 Dislikes: 0

alovelydoge
2025-05-03 19:21:17|Shanghai|iPhone 12 Pro Max Gold
Apple’s philosophy is that the system will absolutely not adapt to application software, so it’s impossible for Apple to officially support dual app instances.

Likes: 3 Dislikes: 0

Will1888
2025-05-04 12:50:55|Jinhua, Zhejiang|iPhone 14 Plus Starlight
Buy software, open as many as you want.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Hamut Lei Ren
2025-05-04 13:43:51|Quanzhou, Fujian|Huawei Pura 70 Pro+
Won’t accounts get banned?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Will1888
2025-05-04 14:59:13|Jinhua, Zhejiang|iPhone 14 Plus Starlight
Can’t log in directly with a new account. A new account used normally on a regular phone for a week will be fine.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Hamut Lei Ren
2025-05-04 19:54:40|Quanzhou, Fujian|Huawei Pura 70 Pro+
I see. Are there any stable and easy-to-use ones you’d recommend? [grinning face with smiling eyes]
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


3rd Floor

Soft Media User 1547133
2025-05-03 14:45:26|Wuhu, Anhui|
I used Microsoft system Nokia phones without caring about their specs. They were truly smooth and hassle-free.
Likes: 22 Dislikes: 1

Crazy for Apple
2025-05-08 12:06:06|Xiamen, Fujian|iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium
Because the UI was too simple. Features were also very basic. It didn’t use a virtual machine, and hardware utilization was as high as iOS, so of course it was smooth.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 1

Yang Dingtian
2025-05-08 19:43:08|Shenzhen, Guangdong|iPhone 16 Pro Natural Titanium
My 920 has been stuck in ‘loading indefinitely’ ever since I upgraded to WP10, too laggy to use.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Yanyan Calls Me Rourou
2025-05-27 16:37:43|Beijing|OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Old WP8 era phones upgraded to WP10 were very laggy [smirking face].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Wan Mou Yin Li
2025-07-02 08:28:00|Mianyang, Sichuan|
Stop exaggerating. I’ve used the 800, 920, and 1520. When entering the camera, it often said ‘recovering’. You might think it was smooth, but it was just that the frozen animation looked smooth, while the content itself was still lagging.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Zhou Xue Sa Han Deng
2025-07-13 16:59:10|Tongling, Anhui|Xiaomi 10S
At the same time, Android phones had too many frame drops, lags, and freezes.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


4th Floor

IT Home Official
2025-05-03 14:36:24|Changsha, Hunan|Moto Edge S
I’ve always had only one philosophy for phones: choose the cheapest one that runs WeChat smoothly.
Likes: 14 Dislikes: 0

IT Home Official
2025-05-03 14:37:01|Changsha, Hunan|Moto Edge S
Of course, WeChat is also what I dislike the most, but my boss likes it.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Your Attending Doctor
2025-06-06 20:32:48|Shaoxing, Zhejiang|iPhone 15 Pro White Titanium
It’s not just bosses anymore. Now family, friends, shops, vendors are all using it. Everyone is tied to it. Even if your boss suddenly says they’re using DingTalk for work, you still can’t stop using WeChat [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0

c3po
2025-06-29 09:56:54|Shanghai|iPhone 13 Pro Sierra Blue
Humans are social animals, and no one can cut off social ties [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 1

Your Attending Doctor
2025-06-29 13:26:52|Shaoxing, Zhejiang|iPhone 15 Pro White Titanium
Yes, that’s exactly it.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


5th Floor

Xia Shi Wen Dao
2025-05-03 19:08:56|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iPhone 16 Pro White Titanium
I’ve also been trying iOS recently. The most frustrating thing is that when a call comes in on the lock screen, there’s no hang-up button. But connected watches, even non-Apple ones, provide a hang-up button, and iPad synced notifications also provide one. This is very hard to understand.
Likes: 10 Dislikes: 6

daaater
2025-05-03 19:32:14|Beijing|iPhone 15 Pro Max White Titanium
Power button: single press for mute, double press to hang up.
Likes: 9 Dislikes: 0

Xia Shi Wen Dao
2025-05-03 20:31:33|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iPhone 16 Pro White Titanium
Awesome
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Fu Chen Ruo Meng Ji Xu Chi
2025-05-04 17:27:42|Jinzhou, Shanxi|iPhone 8 Plus Gold
Single press of the power button is for mute and stopping vibration, double press to hang up.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Liang Chen Mei Jing Jia Ren
2025-05-08 14:44:40|Guangzhou, Guangdong|MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Thanks for educating them.

Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Chen Qi Bu Ye Hou
2025-05-08 19:32:43|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 15 Pro Blue Titanium
The phone comes with an app called ‘Tips’, which is essentially the user manual.
Likes: 5 Dislikes: 0


6th Floor

Latest
2025-05-04 10:17:18|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iQOO Z8
Tell me when Apple gets a right-side back gesture.
Likes: 11 Dislikes: 0

Xiao Yu Ah
2025-05-04 13:06:05|Chenzhou, Hunan|OnePlus 5T
I thought so too, but it’s impossible.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Latest
2025-05-06 15:07:01|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iQOO Z8
Not impossible. There are rumors for iOS at this fall’s product launch.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


7th Floor

aishan
2025-05-04 16:40:57|Hangzhou, Zhejiang|Windows Client
Because I was poor before, I could only flash Android ROMs, not root Apple. Now I’m rich, bought an Apple, and can’t tinker anymore. (Skipping thousands of words of uninspired thoughts).
Likes: 10 Dislikes: 0

Soft Media New Friend 2150309
2025-05-08 10:47:27|Changsha, Hunan|iPhone 15 Pro Max Natural Titanium
Same [jealous emoji].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


8th Floor

Pseudo Hardcore Gamer
2025-06-29 23:07:12|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 13 Blue
Those who say times have changed and Android flagships don’t lag anymore – if I hadn’t actually bought an Android flagship, I would have believed them. I currently dual-wield a Xiaomi 12 Pro and an iPhone 13 Pro Max. Both phones were bought in May 2022. At that time, the iPhone 14 series hadn’t been released, so the 13 Pro Max was the latest Apple flagship, and the Xiaomi 12 Pro was the latest Xiaomi flagship. However, in less than a year, the Xiaomi frequently experienced various bugs and lags. The most annoying thing was the constant pop-ups saying ‘XXX is unresponsive’. The iPhone, on the other hand, has had no issues whatsoever. Even after upgrading to iOS 26, it’s still fine, though iOS 26 is a beta, so it’s slightly laggy. While Android systems are more convenient, there’s still a gap in system optimization compared to iOS. However, iOS’s convenience is also constantly improving. Now, apart from lacking dual app instances and split-screen, it pretty much has all other features, such as call recording and SMS filtering. Android’s convenience advantage over iOS will slowly diminish. However, I often hear people say that Xiaomi’s system itself isn’t very good and isn’t well-optimized. I don’t know if that’s a Xiaomi-specific issue. Among Android systems, I’ve mainly used Meizu and Xiaomi. Meizu was generally better than Xiaomi, but it also lagged after prolonged use. I don’t know about other Android systems like Vivo and Oppo. Also, there’s Huawei’s HarmonyOS, which is rumored to be smoother than Android. I wonder if that’s true.
Likes: 3 Dislikes: 1

Zhao Min 1890645
2025-06-30 00:01:55|Changsha, Hunan|iPhone 16 Black
My Mate 30 with Kirin 990 is still in use and doesn’t lag. Comparing HyperOS to iOS feels a bit insulting to iOS.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Djoker_Huang
2025-07-01 04:31:26|Chengdu, Sichuan|Huawei nova 6
Android lags? It depends on whose Android [flower chicken emoji].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Soft Media User 1077693
2025-07-02 09:11:32|Ningbo, Zhejiang|Xiaomi 15 Ultra
My partner’s iPhone 13 from last year became terribly laggy after upgrading to iOS 18.
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devil_28
2025-07-15 10:12:42|Nanjing, Jiangsu|Xiaomi 15
Thanks to those who say iPhones never lag, as if those of us who use Android have never used an Apple phone before. Ultimately, whether one uses an Apple or Android phone, many people make their final choice after trying various brands. There’s no need to disparage one over the other. For example, I used an iPhone for 5-6 years, and during that time, I also used Android. Back then, Android was indeed very poor, and the experience was terrible, so I ultimately chose iPhone. But ever since I re-encountered Android with the Xiaomi Mix 3, I felt that I could get 80-90% of the iPhone’s smoothness for half the price, with richer features and easier use. I’m no longer willing to spend twice as much for an iPhone. I’ve also bought older flagships before, and they didn’t lag. When I used iPhones, after several major OS upgrades, they also weren’t as smooth as before. When playing games and heating up, they would still lag. And there was also the iPhone 6 throttling scandal…
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9th Floor

It’s a Tabby Cat
2025-05-03 14:59:05|Hefei, Anhui|Xiaomi 13
I’m also a dual-wielder. I don’t obsess over specs either, and it’s not about being hassle-free or not; it’s mainly that I’ve lost my passion for electronics.

I used to enjoy tinkering with software routers, iKuai, OpenWRT, broadband multi-WAN, building PCs from scratch, overclocking CPUs for benchmarks. It felt really interesting.

Now I don’t want to do anything. Even my self-assembled 6-bay NAS only has 2 hard drives installed, and it’s not even full of movies yet. [face with tears of joy]
Likes: 11 Dislikes: 0


10th Floor

Xiao vv
2025-05-08 12:01:00|Meizhou, Guangdong|11-inch iPad Pro (2024) Space Gray
I relate so, so much!!! In college, I was also a ‘tinkerer’, modding a OnePlus 5 until it died [face with tears of joy][face with tears of joy]. I wouldn’t even deign to buy an iPhone. After starting work, just like you, I only seek peace of mind. Simplicity and efficiency are paramount, so I’ve become keen on buying Apple phones and tablets…

Likes: 8 Dislikes: 1

Don’t Eat Grape Skins
2025-05-08 22:48:47|Chongqing|iPhone 14 Pro Max Silver
Same [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


11th Floor

Sui Dong Le Wo De Bian
2025-06-28 19:33:32|Hefei, Anhui|iPhone 14 Pro Silver
Summary: I’m getting old, and I have enough to deal with every day! No energy left to tinker with phones!
Likes: 9 Dislikes: 0


12th Floor

Bu Gan Bu Jing
2025-07-02 09:02:19|Shenzhen, Guangdong|Meizu 21
Apple gives you what it gives you, and you adapt to it. Android is, whatever you want, it tries to do. That’s why I prefer Android.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0

Cat Can Fly
2025-07-02 10:37:41|Beijing|iPhone 16 Pro Max Natural Titanium
After all, Apple is all about ‘out-of-the-box’ usability. For example, the native camera only has the simplest functions. If you want to adjust parameters, sorry, it doesn’t have that; you can use third-party apps. Also, I think Android just offers more choices; it’s not quite ‘whatever you want, it tries to do’. It would be great if it could move towards customization for customers in the future.
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Bu Gan Bu Jing
2025-07-02 11:02:42|Shenzhen, Guangdong|Meizu 21
Android offers many choices; I can always find what I want. Instead of forcing myself to adapt. I want a phone that charges in half an hour, I want to be able to go back from both sides of the screen, I want convenient file access, I want it cheap, with high refresh rate. Large RAM and storage. I also want to be able to lock screen brightness when I’m gaming. Each of these is a reason for me to switch phones. And aesthetics, there are many more. At least Android offers choices.
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Cat Can Fly
2025-07-02 12:50:57|Beijing|iPhone 16 Pro Max Natural Titanium
I didn’t say Android has few choices. I said Android phones could move towards customized production in the future, where end consumers can customize devices according to their needs from manufacturers. After all, Android’s flexibility allows for this, and it’s a scenario for Industry 4.0. As for whether you’re forced to adapt, that depends on personal preference. If you can’t use a knife and fork, you can use chopsticks; if you can’t use chopsticks, there’s a spoon; if all else fails, you can just use your hands. As long as you’re happy using it, others don’t need to comment. Besides, Android and iOS have different user bases anyway; those who wanted to switch already have.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


13th Floor

I’m Not a Little Sister
2025-05-12 10:03:52|Beijing|Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Ryzen Edition 2021
[face with tears of joy] I’m the opposite. I used to pursue a smooth experience with iPhones, all the way up to the 11. But after returning to Android, I found it so user-friendly that I couldn’t go back. Plus, in recent years, my company’s apps only support Android, which means I haven’t really kept up with iPhones. After all, current Android phones are very easy to use. If only the courier could directly display the pickup code, that would be even more perfect.
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 0

love_pepper
2025-05-14 13:12:35|Suzhou, Jiangsu|OnePlus 13T
I also used iPhones before because Android was indeed laggy and not smooth. Now that I’ve returned to Android, it’s not only smooth but also has many user-friendly features: dialer, call recording, AI summaries, long screenshots – things that office workers really need.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 1


14th Floor

Exclusive Love Yilan
2025-05-03 14:57:36|Changsha, Hunan|iPhone 14 Pro Max Gold
I feel that hardware from the last two years is already sufficient (unless for extreme performance).
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 0

Modified Old Phone
2025-05-03 15:49:15|Guangzhou, Guangdong|Redmi K70 Ultimate Edition
It was sufficient several years ago. Apart from photography, many flagship experiences aren’t even as good as mid-range phones.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


15th Floor

So Big
2025-06-06 15:54:25|Shenzhen, Guangdong|iPhone 14 Plus Blue
Strong AI flavor.
Likes: 7 Dislikes: 1


16th Floor

Dong Ge’s Brother
2025-05-06 15:54:14|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iQOO Z8
I used to have choices, but now I don’t, because I want an LCD phone with a decent experience.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Dream of Dominating the World
2025-05-08 14:41:58|Kunming, Yunnan|Redmi Note 11T Pro
How’s the one you’re using, bro? I’m planning to get an LCD with better performance.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Dong Ge’s Brother
2025-05-08 14:48:57|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iQOO Z8
Similar performance to your 11T Pro.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Random 123
2025-05-14 14:18:12|Zhengzhou, Henan|iPhone 11 Red
Redmi system is slightly laggy, the experience isn’t good. I’ve owned both of these.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


17th Floor

Cold Cold
2025-05-03 23:40:19|Jiaxing, Zhejiang|iPhone 11 Black
Your journey is similar to mine. Simple, stable, and peace of mind is enough. Actually, I only use a few common apps, so it’s sufficient.
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 0


18th Floor

Universal Youth Hostel
2025-05-12 09:27:37|Chengdu, Sichuan|iPhone 14 Plus Red
Your experience is that of most tech enthusiasts.
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 2


19th Floor

Where’s the Bug
2025-05-03 15:20:14|Xuzhou, Jiangsu|Xiaomi 14 Pro
Didn’t want to dual-wield, so I just chose Android [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 0


20th Floor

Lying Flat
2025-05-03 14:43:59|Nanjing, Jiangsu|
Dual-wielding doesn’t give you the right to speak. You’d need to ‘wield seven or eight’ like an assassin to be somewhat objective.
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 4


21st Floor

Yue Zhong Chun Qiu
2025-05-22 08:21:56|Zhengzhou, Henan|Redmi Note 12T Pro
I’m different. The only reason I don’t change phones is, why isn’t my current phone broken yet? For daily use, I don’t have any special needs; a phone costing over a thousand yuan is sufficient. Sometimes I look at newly released phones, and they are indeed good, but then I think, why spend several thousand more just to scroll through videos, browse tech news, and scan QR codes? The extra performance boost is irrelevant to me, so why spend more money?
Likes: 5 Dislikes: 1


22nd Floor

I Have a Donkey
2025-05-03 14:32:35|Harbin, Heilongjiang|Redmi K50 Ultimate Edition
If you like it, buy it; if you don’t, don’t. Those with money don’t care about specs; they want it all.
Likes: 5 Dislikes: 0


23rd Floor

Heartman
2025-07-02 10:29:21|Shenzhen, Guangdong|HP Zhan 99 Pro
People who prioritize features would absolutely not choose an iPhone. It clearly doesn’t prioritize any features; it lacks everything you want. I’m a features person; my phone absolutely cannot be missing the features I need, so neither iOS nor HarmonyOS is suitable. I’m forced to use Android + iOS.
Likes: 4 Dislikes: 0


24th Floor

Soft Media New Friend 1900301
2025-05-28 12:34:22|Beijing|iPhone 15 Pro Max Natural Titanium
Focus on working, earning money, and enjoying life. What phone to use is no longer something to specifically consider. Software features too; I used to value call recording highly, but now it’s optional. Currently, as an office worker, I don’t have many calls, and WeChat is just for family and a few friends, so I really don’t need it.
Likes: 4 Dislikes: 0


25th Floor

Eat Banana
2025-05-04 00:17:56|Dongguan, Guangdong|Xiaomi 13
Apple’s system convenience is too poor.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0

Make a Friend
2025-05-04 10:16:22|Beijing|Xiaomi 15
Before, Alipay ‘Tap to Pay’ always required manual activation. After switching phones, I can pay directly without needing to do anything. Apple phone sold.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


26th Floor

Eighth Floor Subway Station
2025-07-01 12:51:05|Urumqi, Xinjiang|Huawei MateBook 13
Actually, it’s just that I don’t want to tinker anymore. From Xiaomi to Honor to Huawei, my needs have actually become simpler and simpler.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Eighth Floor Subway Station
2025-07-01 13:33:28|Urumqi, Xinjiang|Huawei MateBook 13
I also used an Apple phone for three years. In cold weather, the battery life and standby were too poor.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


27th Floor

Unexpected Good Nickname
2025-06-06 15:46:30|Nanjing, Jiangsu|
Starting with the 5C in 2015, I’ve been a dual Android and iPhone user for ten years, but the iPhone has never been able to become my main phone. Due to work, I often need to do simple table editing on my phone. With Android, I can input all the content I need at once using the input method’s clipboard, without switching back and forth. This process is too painful on an iPhone. Also, categorizing and saving documents (like contracts, certificates) and call recording are much more convenient on Android than on Apple.
Likes: 3 Dislikes: 1


28th Floor

Yu Fei Men
2025-06-06 14:16:00|Zhongshan, Guangdong|Huawei Pura X
@Shuipingzuo

Brief summary:
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Shuipingzuo
2025-06-06 14:16:13|Qingdao, Shandong|
The growth from pursuing ‘all-round specs’ to focusing on ‘precise experience’:

  1. **Student Era** - Enthusiastic about hardware stacking, enjoying the fun of tinkering (flashing ROMs/optimization/community interaction), proud of device control, but easily caught in spec-related internal friction.
  2. **Career Stage** - More emphasis on ‘intangible values’: system stability, interaction efficiency, ecosystem synergy. Devices return to their essence as tools, pursuing low cognitive load.
  3. **Evolving Consumer Mindset** - Shifting from ‘single device integrating needs’ to ‘specialized device combinations’. Economic ability makes software and hardware value judgments more multi-dimensional.
    The essence is a shift in user identity leading to a change in needs, with the core conflict moving from ‘what can the device do’ to ‘how can the device better serve me’.
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29th Floor

Two Little Ones
2025-05-03 15:28:47|Wuhan, Hubei|Samsung Galaxy S22
So-called ‘spec enthusiasts’ just have thin wallets. That’s the only problem.
Likes: 3 Dislikes: 0


30th Floor

Lonely Snow Melts into Summer
2025-05-03 14:45:43|Wuhan, Hubei|Xiaomi 10 Pro
Simply put: Phase One: No money, worried about insufficient performance. Back then, phone data was scarce, Android performance was inconsistent and weak. All operating systems were anti-human and needed tweaking. Phase Two: Had some financial capability, Android performance improved significantly, more data, comfortable system, reduced gap. So, too lazy to tinker. Xiaomi also went against its original intention, not allowing flashing (bootloader unlock is extremely difficult, unlock qualification sold for 400+).
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0


31st Floor

Soft Media Friend 9527
2025-07-01 11:50:35|Jiujiang, Jiangxi|iQOO Z10 Turbo Pro
Apple call recording is a must-have. I’m an old Apple user, from iPhone 3 to iPhone X. Later, I had no choice; in this society, some calls leave no trace, and you can get screwed without them.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0


32nd Floor

devil_28
2025-05-19 19:42:13|Nanjing, Jiangsu|Xiaomi 15
On the contrary, I started using Android because I felt its system efficiency was higher after using Xiaomi. Not to mention Android’s gestures and such, just take plugging in a USB drive. I remember before, with Apple, not only did you have to buy a ridiculously expensive adapter cable, but there seemed to be other operations too, I’ve forgotten the specifics. Later, I stopped using Apple, and I don’t know if subsequent systems improved. But with Android, I bought an adapter for a few yuan, plugged it in, and it recognized the USB drive directly. The first time I switched from Apple and saw that a few-yuan adapter could directly recognize a USB drive, do you know how shocked I was? A foreigner would have blurted out ‘amazing’! Of course, various small features also improved my operational efficiency. Most importantly, Android isn’t as laggy as Apple fans claim. Apart from some apps’ animations not being as smooth as iOS, a 3000-yuan phone really won’t lag much more than a 6000-yuan Apple phone. That’s how I completely gave up on Apple and haven’t paid it any mind since.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 1


33rd Floor

United Network Communications
2025-05-04 13:15:40|Chongqing|Huawei Mate X6
I’ve chosen Huawei for so many years, and I feel it’s good.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 1


34th Floor

DonAllison
2025-07-06 16:24:33|Nantong, Jiangsu|Xiaomi 14
YU7 specs crush Tesla.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


35th Floor

Where’s the Bug
2025-07-02 20:21:46|Linyi, Shandong|Xiaomi 14 Pro
Everyone has different uses, so choices differ.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


36th Floor

excew
2025-07-02 10:31:43|Yulin, Shaanxi|OPPO Find X8 Pro
I used an iPhone 13 Pro before, and it was indeed hassle-free. After a year, I really disliked its back gesture logic, and charging was too slow, leading to battery anxiety, so I stopped using it.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


37th Floor

What to Eat for Dinner Tonight
2025-05-12 10:57:17|Yan’an, Shaanxi|iPhone 14 Starlight
I guess not many people dual-wield iPhones. Three SIM cards, two WeChat accounts. For mobile games, at most I play a match-3 game; Teamfight Tactics I play on a tablet [grinning face with smiling eyes].

Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


38th Floor

Hundred Bars Become Master
2025-05-08 15:02:42|Zhengzhou, Henan|
Use whatever you like, it’s not a big deal.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


39th Floor

Yi Feng
2025-05-03 22:40:32|Hanzhong, Shaanxi|Honor Power
Whatever fits is good, no need to limit yourself.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


40th Floor

Unity
2025-05-03 18:07:56|Wuhan, Hubei|iPhone 13 Pro Max Graphite
iPhone is just an old person’s phone, just like people start to retire when they get old [eating melon emoji].
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


41st Floor

goodfull
2025-05-03 15:13:44|Nanning, Guangxi|iPhone 13 Pro Max Silver
Phone performance is constantly improving, and user needs are constantly changing. Life is a process of gradually understanding oneself. What fits is best; there’s never a perfect solution. Good enough for the present is fine. [smirking face]

Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


42nd Floor

Confident Turnaround
2025-05-03 14:45:02|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iPad mini (A17 Pro) Purple
I’ve always felt that owning multiple devices is best. No single phone is a ‘hexagonal warrior’. You can only complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses by owning multiple.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0


43rd Floor

daerduo
2025-05-03 19:25:47|Nanjing, Jiangsu|Huawei Mate 60 Pro
This is also why I use Huawei. Everyone says Huawei users are foolish and rich, paying an ‘IQ tax’, but it’s truly stable. I travel for business all year round, and this phone has never let me down. The battery life is indeed a bit weak, but I always carry a power bank when I go out. Even my colleague’s Huawei Mate 30 Pro is still in use. I asked him why he doesn’t get a new phone, and he said he couldn’t find a reason to switch.
Likes: 28 Dislikes: 29

daerduo
2025-05-03 20:43:49|Xuzhou, Jiangsu|Huawei Mate 60 Pro
My generation (model) is indeed weak, only about five or six hours.
Likes: 4 Dislikes: 0

Hard to Pick a Name
2025-05-03 22:06:58|Songyuan, Jilin|iPhone 14 Pro Max Space Black
The recent ones indeed have terrible battery life.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0

daerduo
2025-05-03 22:55:28|Nanjing, Jiangsu|Huawei Mate 60 Pro
Yours is a phone from years ago; mine is less than two years old.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Ye Kong
2025-05-03 23:09:14|Japan|vivo X200 Pro mini
Although I still don’t agree with some of Huawei’s values, I really appreciate some of Huawei’s product designs. Before, I truly didn’t understand the user base that chose Huawei, because I, in my great wisdom, used to think Huawei phones were overpriced and under-specced, which was absurd, and Xiaomi phones were high-specced and low-priced, unbeatable. I used to heavily praise Xiaomi and criticize OVH to my friends and relatives. Looking back now, it’s truly embarrassing; it’s just that no one bothered to argue with me [confused face emoji].
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 2

Yang Xiao
2025-05-04 16:14:25|Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia|Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Your phone’s battery life is weak, maybe it’s because you’re using it as a video-watching device [sweat smile emoji].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


44th Floor

Naive and Sentimental Me
2025-05-03 14:36:06|Ma’anshan, Anhui|iPhone 16 Pro Max White Titanium
I would absolutely never use Android as my main phone; it’s truly too poor.
Likes: 15 Dislikes: 37

Hard to Pick a Name
2025-05-03 14:41:20|Songyuan, Jilin|iPhone 14 Pro Max Space Black
Is there a possibility that the ‘Android flagship’ you used was too bad [smiling face]?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

MuMuDaddy
2025-05-03 18:53:34|Ningbo, Zhejiang|Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
I can say the same thing about Apple [dog head emoji].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Spike
2025-05-04 12:58:40|Shanghai|OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
The Android you used before wasn’t good.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Lying Flat
2025-05-04 14:43:29|Nanjing, Jiangsu|
Yesterday there weren’t many dislikes, how come there are 18 today [smiling face]?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Xiao vv
2025-05-08 12:05:44|Meizhou, Guangdong|11-inch iPad Pro (2024) Space Gray
I would have agreed with you before Android 7.0. Times have changed, adult.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


45th Floor

Lan Jiao Yue
2025-05-27 18:29:18|Dongguan, Guangdong|iQOO Neo10 Pro
Dual apps, better long screenshots, call recording, video sniffing – iOS has none of these.
Likes: 3 Dislikes: 7

Pseudo Hardcore Gamer
2025-06-29 22:39:10|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 13 Blue
? How many years behind is your version? Besides dual apps, iOS has all the others. Video sniffing can be done with third-party apps [eating melon emoji].
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Lan Jiao Yue
2025-06-29 23:01:50|Dongguan, Guangdong|iQOO Neo10 Pro
I just bought it this year to test, and it’s not as good as Android. Which app is for video sniffing?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Pseudo Hardcore Gamer
2025-06-29 23:09:22|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 13 Blue
I recommend a good one, Arthur Browser. However, the video sniffing feature requires payment, about 10 yuan a month, which is still okay. I’ve been using it. It seems YouTube videos can also be downloaded. [playful emoji][mischievous emoji][eating melon emoji].
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

Lan Jiao Yue
2025-06-29 23:51:45|Dongguan, Guangdong|iQOO Neo10 Pro
…Android is still easier to use, I guess.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


46th Floor

Soft Media New Friend 1995869
2025-05-04 10:04:09|Jining, Shandong|Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G
Phase one: bored out of their minds. Phase two: vanity at play.
Likes: 9 Dislikes: 9

Occasionally Comment
2025-05-08 14:03:01|Ningbo, Zhejiang|Honor Magic7
Hahaha, the real Phase Two is not easily changing phones, as long as it works.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


47th Floor

Xuan Zhi
2025-07-02 09:29:40|Shanghai|iPhone 13 Pro Max Gold
I have to say, Android’s ability to skip splash screen ads via ‘Li Tiaotiao’ is very useful. With Apple, some apps, when switched back from the background, show the splash screen ad again.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

melo
2025-07-02 09:43:44|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 14 Pro Max Deep Purple
Get a ‘Quan X’ and you’ll discover a new world.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Xuan Zhi
2025-07-02 10:24:11|Shanghai|OPPO Find X8
Without a US App Store ID, buying this app online sometimes requires re-verifying the US App Store ID, which is a bit troublesome.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Heartman
2025-07-02 11:10:57|Shenzhen, Guangdong|HP Zhan 99 Pro
Anti-human region switching logic.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

melo
2025-07-02 19:49:23|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 14 Pro Max Deep Purple
[smirking face] Set up the rules well, and it’s a permanent solution.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Soft Media New Friend 2225018
2025-07-13 17:12:27|Tangshan, Hebei|
How to do it, any recommendations?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


48th Floor

Only This
2025-05-04 15:01:10|Wuhan, Hubei|Windows Client
Let me put it this way: for Xiaomi, OPPO, and Vivo, after national subsidies, a phone around 1800 yuan can generally be used for a long time by family members. People near my home all had me help them buy iQOO phones. Then I’d go back and help them set up ad blocking, enable high refresh rates, and so on. Even for young people, the performance is basically sufficient.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

J monster
2025-05-04 17:00:52|Shaoxing, Zhejiang|Lenovo Legion Y700 2023
Performance is enough, but the screen is really bad, and the camera too. iPhones have expensive memory. The 128GB 16 Pro is cheap but I wouldn’t buy it, and the 1TB price doubles. [smirking face][smirking face][smirking face]
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Only This
2025-05-04 17:21:14|Wuhan, Hubei|Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Long-time Apple user, only switched to Android this year. Anyway, they’re all pretty similar, I feel [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Feng Zhong Zhui Feng
2025-05-21 22:07:28|Nantong, Jiangsu|iPhone 13 Blue
I also feel the screen isn’t comfortable, otherwise I’d also switch to Android.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Only This
2025-05-21 22:10:33|Wuhan, Hubei|Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple screens are clear, but after I switched to Android, I stopped crying [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Feng Zhong Zhui Feng
2025-05-21 22:23:04|Nantong, Jiangsu|iPhone 13 Blue
I’ve checked out Android phones several times, the 15 Pro, OnePlus 13, and several others, but their screens always felt a bit lacking!
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


49th Floor

Cheng Zui Ting Xiao Gu
2025-05-04 10:35:44|Nanjing, Jiangsu|OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Apple’s system is truly difficult to use. I can operate Android with one hand easily. Apple requires two hands. And it lags too, typing isn’t smooth. I don’t know why so many people praise its smoothness and lack of lag.
Likes: 6 Dislikes: 6

xiaoice_ms
2025-05-06 15:39:03|Shenzhen, Guangdong|vivo X200 Pro
From the Symbian era until now, I’ve averaged one to two phones a year (iQOO 11 Pro is the longest I’ve used, for a year and a half). The worst, most laggy, and most overheating phone I’ve ever used was the iPhone 12.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Bamboo Young Master
2025-06-05 22:48:40|Weifang, Shandong|iPhone 13 Pro Max Sierra Blue
When the iPhone 12 first came out, I used it for two weeks and returned it. [smirking face] I’ve never seen such poor battery life. I was still using an 8 Plus at the time. [pop-up camera]
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


50th Floor

Just Behind You
2025-05-04 14:38:58|Chengdu, Sichuan|
Apple not emphasizing specs doesn’t mean it has no specs, right…? Why do I feel like you’re portraying Apple as completely useless?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

J monster
2025-05-04 17:02:55|Shaoxing, Zhejiang|Lenovo Legion Y700 2023
Apple is the king of stacking specs, from body material, screen hardness, camera lenses. Except for the battery and charger, it would rather be thinner than give you battery life.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 0

Random 123
2025-05-14 14:19:14|Zhengzhou, Henan|iPhone 11 Red
Yes, many people think Apple is low-specced, but it feels like, apart from RAM and storage, everything else is basically the best. Even the lowest configuration, the industrial design is like a work of art.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 1

A Bag of Rice Carries Several Floors
2025-05-22 08:12:47|Fuzhou, Fujian|Black Shark Gaming Phone 4
To the two above, battery, charging, flash storage, RAM are very ‘practical’ specs. If you prioritize aesthetics over practicality, then disregard what I said.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Hubert
2025-05-22 10:27:49|Shanghai|iPhone 16 Pro Max Sand Titanium
When people say Apple’s specs are low, they’re comparing it to phones at the same price point. The Pro Max models still have top-tier specs, and even battery life has improved.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


51st Floor

Little Crazy_6
2025-06-29 13:20:46|Panjin, Liaoning|Redmi K70 Ultimate Edition
To pursue efficiency, one should tinker even more. Just ad blocking alone can save so much time every day. Other features like message anti-recall, automatically sending original images, voice message progress bars, etc., can all be called work essentials.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 4

Ye Kong
2025-06-29 15:40:15|Japan|iPhone 13 mini Blue
What you’re talking about are just basic, non-standard demands. Besides revolving around WeChat, it’s call recording for evidence. A modern office company should allocate Teams/Feishu, email, work phones/numbers (if the job strongly relies on a phone), etc.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

melo
2025-06-30 20:07:26|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 14 Pro Max Deep Purple
With Apple and Quan X, all ads are gone.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 0

That Year’s Flower Viewing
2025-07-06 10:45:10|Dongguan, Guangdong|Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Then tell me, how many modern office companies are there now?
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


52nd Floor

Anext
2025-05-19 18:51:16|Shanghai|iPhone 15 Pro Max Blue Titanium
Bought an Android as a secondary phone, but it became my main phone. Planning to get a better Android and stop using iPhone.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Feng Zhong Zhui Feng
2025-05-21 22:03:18|Nantong, Jiangsu|iPhone 13 Blue
Android screens feel a bit lacking, otherwise I’d also want to switch.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Who Is After Me
2025-06-05 23:27:51|Liuzhou, Guangxi|iPhone 13 Pro Sierra Blue
Samsung [smirking face].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Breakfast
2025-06-06 12:07:01|Haikou, Hainan|iQOO Neo10 Pro
Using Apple hurts my eyes 🥲.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


53rd Floor

Play Plus
2025-05-03 17:19:26|Jiangmen, Guangdong|OnePlus 12
You’re right, but 60Hz is unbearable.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 3

Terrence
2025-05-03 17:38:48|Yantai, Shandong|iPhone 12 Pro Max Sea Blue
Apple’s ProMotion isn’t that fast either. Android’s high refresh rate is visibly faster.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 1

Fu Chen Ruo Meng Ji Xu Chi
2025-05-04 17:28:54|Jinzhou, Shanxi|iPhone 8 Plus Gold
Indeed, Apple’s high refresh rate always feels a bit choppy when scrolling through feeds, while Android is very smooth.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 1


54th Floor

ZDX
2025-06-29 13:23:12|Zhuhai, Guangdong|
Crucially, the Apple experience is much worse than Android in many aspects, such as camera, charging, battery life, screen, signal. Secondary aspects like gaming and system intelligence also have significant gaps.
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 3

melo
2025-06-30 20:06:46|Foshan, Guangdong|iPhone 14 Pro Max Deep Purple
The Pro Max battery life isn’t that much worse, and neither is the screen. Also, game resolution seems higher than Android. Most importantly, installing apps from ad redirects often leads to automatic downloads on Android, which doesn’t happen on Apple.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 1

ZDX
2025-07-01 03:10:13|Zhuhai, Guangdong|
Battery life is indeed quite a bit worse, but Apple’s standby is excellent, that’s a plus. Resolutions are basically the same now. Some MediaTek flagships even have higher game resolutions than Qualcomm and Apple [face with tears of joy]. The main thing is that Android and Apple now have a generation gap in GPU performance. Ad redirects used to be an issue, but now, with all the software I use, accidentally triggering an ad no longer leads to direct downloads from a single tap. It either redirects to the official app store or requires entering a secondary page to provide a download button; it’s been rectified.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


55th Floor

Can’t Read Comments
2025-05-03 15:32:01|Chongqing|Samsung Galaxy S20 5G
All said and done, it boils down to one sentence: as long as one’s adaptability is strong, there are no bad products.
Likes: 5 Dislikes: 9


56th Floor

Singing a Different Tune
2025-07-01 13:49:15|Dazhou, Sichuan|OPPO Find X6 Pro
Apple is indeed good, especially with CarPlay in gasoline cars. The iPhone 12’s signal is too poor; I keep losing network during calls, and after hanging up, I can’t use WeChat Pay.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

BrunoMao
2025-07-01 18:01:40|Spain|iQOO Z10 Turbo
Actually, Vivo’s in-car system can be a direct replacement for CarPlay; anything that supports Carlife can use it.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


57th Floor

zj219748
2025-06-29 17:08:31|Hangzhou, Zhejiang|Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
It’s just a phone, depends on personal needs. Like me, I’d rather buy an Android Samsung than an Apple.
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 6


58th Floor

Code Name Cipher
2025-06-05 23:35:42|Shenzhen, Guangdong|OPPO K10X
Who asked you? Why so many words?
Likes: 2 Dislikes: 3


59th Floor

Beigang Chu Qing
2025-05-19 19:58:22|Zhongshan, Guangdong|iPhone 16 Pro Natural Titanium
For me, Apple phones just have text that’s too small. I can’t accept that. Font adjustment, including app font adjustment, also isn’t a good experience. Only Douyin (TikTok) is optimized relatively well. I can’t use an iPhone.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

ZENyi
2025-06-29 22:55:43|Chengdu, Sichuan|iPhone 16 Pro Max White Titanium
I deeply agree with this point.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


60th Floor

Meng Yu丨Chun Yu Bing
2025-05-03 16:06:41|Quanzhou, Fujian|
So many words, are you using an external keyboard? Otherwise, it’s hard to imagine typing this much on a phone [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0

Ye Kong
2025-05-03 18:00:53|Japan|iPhone 16 White
Typed it on my laptop while bored on the plane [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


61st Floor

Lang Liu
2025-06-29 13:39:38|Shenyang, Liaoning|Xiaomi 10
Once iPhone, now and forever Android [smirking face][smirking face].
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 2


62nd Floor

Someone Liu
2025-05-27 16:44:20|Jingmen, Hubei|iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Bought 5s, 8 Plus, 11. Really, just couldn’t get used to them [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 3


63rd Floor

Shen Wu Tian Zun
2025-05-03 23:20:49|Chengdu, Sichuan|
Who with money wouldn’t buy an Apple with good specs and a good system? It’s only due to budget constraints that one prioritizes specs more!
Likes: 1 Dislikes: 1


64th Floor

Soft Media User 1077693
2025-07-02 09:05:43|Ningbo, Zhejiang|Xiaomi 15 Ultra
You say you don’t obsess over specs, but Apple’s specs aren’t bad at all. Good hardware combined with good system software leads to a good experience. Even the standard 60Hz screen is a top-tier Samsung display.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


65th Floor

LittleLuck
2025-07-15 10:05:47|Beijing|ASUS U4000UQ
My top priority for a phone is system stability; I don’t like to tinker [face with tears of joy].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


66th Floor

SuperAdministrator
2025-07-15 09:57:48|Jinan, Shandong|Windows Client
Apple was the first to stack specs and didn’t make low-end phones. It’s just that now it’s not doing well; its specs can’t compare, nor can its features. Low screen refresh rate, poor signal, slow charging, no small window mode, no split screen, no dual apps… Where’s the efficiency? Bugs are increasing, and stability is much worse than before.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


67th Floor

Risk Control Classmate
2025-07-15 09:01:25|Chongqing|
I deeply resonate with this!
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


68th Floor

fy3090
2025-07-13 17:46:54|Qingdao, Shandong|
Exactly, the ‘fandom culture’ phenomenon in the tech community is mainly concentrated among people in the first phase.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


69th Floor

Eat Banana
2025-07-06 23:27:07|Dongguan, Guangdong|Xiaomi 13
I get tired of everything. I’ve used Apple, Huawei, Xiaomi. Price and feel are my purchasing criteria. My next phone form factor will be a large foldable screen.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


70th Floor

Luo Hong
2025-07-06 19:13:35|Suzhou, Jiangsu|
But Apple can’t really be called efficient 😮‍💨. No small window, no split screen, poor localization, lacks various high-efficiency features found in domestic systems.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


71st Floor

Silver Four Strongest
2025-07-06 15:33:19|Jinan, Shandong|Redmi Note 14 Pro+
I’ve used Huawei, Apple, and Xiaomi for relatively long periods. Huawei was the most hassle-free to use, rarely having bugs.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 3


72nd Floor

Silver Fox White
2025-07-06 10:40:45|Hangzhou, Zhejiang|
Bought a Xiaomi 14 Ultra during 618 this year. It has all the features it should. Although it’s last year’s flagship, it’s cheap! It won’t be outdated in 3 years.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


73rd Floor

Silver Fox White
2025-07-06 10:39:39|Hangzhou, Zhejiang|
Specs are a foundation, not an absolute.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


74th Floor

Orange Sea
2025-06-05 21:52:02|Guangzhou, Guangdong|iPhone 15 Pro Max Natural Titanium
Specs-for-price theory [mischievous emoji].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


75th Floor

Enlight
2025-05-22 10:22:15|Huai’an, Jiangsu|iPhone 12 Pro Sea Blue
Still dual-wielding here. The benefits of dual-wielding are obvious: if one breaks, the other takes over. But when it comes to usability, iPhone is undoubtedly superior. Security/privacy settings are also easy to control. Android phones often secretly install apps in the background… which is very dramatic.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 1


76th Floor

Dian Mi
2025-05-19 20:12:29|Shihezi, Xinjiang|Windows Client
Agreed. It’s like when I used WP, constantly upgrading and tinkering. At the time, I thought Apple didn’t even have a back button, and I’d never use it.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


77th Floor

Xiaozhi
2025-05-10 16:54:48|Zhongshan, Guangdong|Redmi K70 Ultimate Edition
@Shuipingzuo Summarize it.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


78th Floor

Jia Yucun
2025-05-09 12:13:06|Shenzhen, Guangdong|REDMI Turbo 4 Pro
If Apple could solve the signal issue, I’d be willing to use an Apple phone.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 1


79th Floor

Fei Xu Luo Ye Xue
2025-05-08 19:25:01|Anqing, Anhui|Honor Magic7
Two WeChat accounts are a must-have, so I can only use Android.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


80th Floor

New New Person
2025-05-08 12:53:48|Yulin, Guangxi|iPhone 16 Pro Max Sand Titanium
I also dual-wield.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


81st Floor

0 Brother Shan 0
2025-05-08 12:15:24|Chengdu, Sichuan|Huawei Mate 30E Pro 5G
Indeed. How many people are still ‘born for fever’ now? [husky emoji]
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


82nd Floor

Xiaozhi
2025-05-04 22:25:52|Zhongshan, Guangdong|Redmi K70 Ultimate Edition
Indeed, specs and benchmarks are just references. No matter how high the benchmarks or specs, some actual experiences are still mediocre.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


83rd Floor

Qin Shou 8 Hao
2025-05-04 17:44:29|Wuhan, Hubei|iQOO Neo10
Apple is completely unsuitable for me.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


84th Floor

G_K_L
2025-05-03 20:44:52|Shanghai|iQOO Neo10 Pro
From Android to Apple, then back from Apple to Android. Used a 13 Pro Max for over half a year. Everything was good except the signal; the signal was truly rubbish.
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


85th Floor

Ping Ding Tian Xia
2025-05-03 19:12:32|Thailand|Redmi Note 12 Turbo
No money, just blindly go for Redmi [smirking face].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


86th Floor

The Sad Beauty of What Was Gained
2025-05-03 18:32:16|Yibin, Sichuan|iPhone 14 Pro Max Silver
This title has too strong a ‘flavor’ [grinning face with smiling eyes][grinning face with smiling eyes].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


87th Floor

I Love Eating Egg Tarts
2025-05-03 17:20:36|Taiyuan, Shanxi|Redmi K70 Ultimate Edition
For me, there’s no main or secondary device. All my data is in the cloud, so I can use any device [smirking face].
Likes: 0 Dislikes: 0


88th Floor

Arrow Soldier
2025-05-03 15:28:00|Zhangzhou, Fujian|iPhone 13 Pro Max Sierra Blue
Apple’s gold-priced memory.
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89th Floor

Archer
2025-05-03 15:08:18|Macau SAR|Google Pixel 8
Rooting is better.
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