This Prime Day Galaxy S21 and S21+ deal finally pushed me to switch to Android
Saying farewell to my iPhone (for now)
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Most people have very strong opinions about theAndroid vs iPhonedebate, and I don’t want to wade into that quagmire here. But I’ve been leaning towards switching to Android for some time, and this super-cheapPrime Daydeal on theGalaxy S21–$200 off– andGalaxy S21 Plus–$300 off– made the decision easy for me.
As a long-time iPhone user, I knew very little about Android OS until phone coverage became my professional focus last year, at which point I borrowed some Android phones from colleagues and began using them in my daily life. I discovered Android launchers, dynamic notifications and widgets, and other design tools thatApplehas only just begun to emulate with its OS.
I realized that Android is just a better fit for my personality. I enjoy fiddling with and improving my devices so they feel more personal to me, since I spend so much time on them. New tricks like Material You forAndroid 12have me much more excited than Apple’siOS 15plans.
Despite that, I hesitated for the simple reason that I didn’t want to drop $1000 on a new phone, especially if I couldn’t know how long the company would support it. Apple has spoiled me with how long it updates old phones. But$600for aSamsungphone for which the company promises to providethree OS updatesand four years of security updates? That I can get behind.
Samsung Galaxy S21 128GB:at Amazon | SIM-free |$799.99$599.99This year’s Amazon Prime Day sales is offering one of the largest discounts yet on the cheapest of the three Galaxy S21 devices. With this discount, you’ll only pay $599.99. Considering the specs and features that come with this device, that’s a brilliant offer. If you know you’ll need more storage, the 256GB model is also down in price, currentlyonly costing $649.99.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus 128GB:at Amazon | SIM-free |$999.99$699.99Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Plus falls in the middle of the brand’s flagship range, offering a mix of the S21’s affordability and the Ultra’s size. In the Amazon Prime Day sales, you’ll be able to get the device for just $749.99. That’s less than the smaller Galaxy S21 cost on its launch and a pretty excellent saving. Like the above device, you can upgrade to the 256GB model at a reduced cost, currentlyonly costing $799.99.
So with that decision, I then had to weigh theGalaxy S21 versus the Galaxy S21 Plusand decide which to buy. Comparing the two Prime Day phone deals, the S21 Plus is discounted $100 more, but the S21 still costs $100 less. The S21+ gives you more battery, a larger screen, and a glass back for that extra $100, which is a pretty good bargain.
Despite that, I decided to go with the standard S21. Both phones have the same chipset and RAM, and I’ve realized that I’d rather have a decent-sized, speedy phone that’s comfortable to hold one-handed.
If you’ve ever considered switching to Android, now’s a great time to jump on that bandwagon. We’re pretty sure that theiPhone 13isn’t going to have any major upgrades. So you can buy the S21 or S21+ for the price of a mid-range phone, test it for a year without any FOMO, then decide whether to stick with Android or go running back to Apple. That’s my plan, anyways!
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Michael Hicks began his freelance writing career with TechRadar in 2016, covering emerging tech like VR and self-driving cars. Nowadays, he works as a staff editor for Android Central, but still writes occasional TR reviews, how-tos and explainers on phones, tablets, smart home devices, and other tech.
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