Phones Do you carry two phones?

[cvlr]

For the longest time I’ve carried two phones. One apple and one android to address the itch for both platforms. But as I grow older I’ve ditched my android and have stuck to one platform. I’ve realised there were times when my data, photos etc would end up being split across two devices. With my 15 plus, I haven’t missed my android for a while now. Probably because of the screen real estate.

What about you folks?

 

[4sallypat]

I carry 2 iPhones - 14+ and 15PM on my belt 5 days a week.

One is personal and the other is work supplied - both are in Engadget belt clip holders.

Both come in handy when cell signals are iffy as they are on different networks.

The work phone has a priority first responder access in the event of a disaster or emergency. Benefit of working for a public agency...

 

[edubfromktown]

Nope- too much of a pain.

Work apps are containerized and so is all of my sensitive personal data (separately) too... in Samsung Secure Folder. I can also shut off work apps when I'm on leave.

 

[RoadCyclistID]

1 phone
2 lines
Much better!

 

[tbayrgs]

Yup—iPhone 15 Pro Max is primary daily driver and a Pixel Fold as secondary. The Fold is used mostly to browse the web, watch video, manage email. Generally is more for consumption of media, was a more portable replacement for my iPad Mini.

 

[hockeyfan81]

Yes I do, I currently have three phones which are S23U,Flip 5 and Fold 5 but only carry two them when I'm not at home. I have two sims, one is my phone plan and other one just shares my phone plans data.

 

[cvlr]

Yes I do, I currently have three phones which are S23U,Flip 5 and Fold 5 but only carry two them when I'm not at home. I have two sims, one is my phone plan and other one just shares my phone plans data.

What’s your setup like with these? I mean how do you decide which device you pick up? I can’t even imagine carrying two-three massive phones at the same time.

 

[Bkdodger]

Well I'm definitely getting older that's for sure... But I'm still carrying two phones... I have an iPhone 15 PM and alongside a Pixel 8 Pro or Fold depending on the week ... I'd rather have my lines and separate phones and not one since I like to use both platforms..

 

[hockeyfan81]

What’s your setup like with these? I mean how do you decide which device you pick up? I can’t even imagine carrying two-three massive phones at the same time.

I always have the Flip 5 on me and depending on what I'm doing when I go out but at home I use my Fold 5 as my media and internet browsing tablet.

 

[Technerd108]

It is certainly not uncommon to have a personal phone and line and separate business phone and line. Some people carry both and some use one phone for work day and then switch to personal phone after work. Some people have two phones and use one Sim and share between devices and then alternate.

But I agree having three phones on you at the same time for day to day seems impractical to me. Two maybe but even that could get tricky unless it is just off and used in case of failure of the initial device.

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

I carry a 15 Pro Max and a Flip 5.

Used to have a S23U, but carrying two giant phones was becoming a hassle for me, so I chose the compact size of the Flip 5. I plan on going back to the Fold when the Fold 6 comes out. I miss having a tablet like display when I want it.

 

[lyunmac]

I have an iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 15 pro max, S23 ultra and Flip 5. The 15 pro max is a work phone and then I rotate my other 3 phones for personal use. If I'm on a trip I'll take my 23 ultra for the battery and camera. Once it gets hot and don't want to carry a big phone then I'll use my mini or flip 5.

 

[Aneres11]

Always said I can't do it as I just end up mainly using one and the other sits in a drawer.
Had my 15 PM since launch and I love it but I also added a P8 Pro (now downsized to the P8) and I just love having both.
I don't use both together nor do I take both out and about, but I really enjoy having an android and an iPhone. Whenever I get that itch that needs scratching for the one I'm not using, I swap.

 

[rhinosrcool]

I have 3. Now, I have my S24U, Fold 5, and iphone 13 mini. Since I now use my S24U as my main line, I don't need a big extra protective case for my Fold 5. It makes it easier to carry. Sometimes, I leave one at home, either the Fold 5 or iphone 13 mini.

 

[Dingster101]

13 PM for church/business, eBay S10 for personal ( never do much other than messaging, alarm. Very little calls

 

[Mellofello808]

Yeah.

During the week I always have to have 2 phones.

1 iPhone 12 pro(work), and a Fold 4 (personal).

Apple almost had me switch, as I was planning in 2022 to just consolidate to one phone, however they decided to go esim only, and my company hasn't figured out esim yet.

 

[twdawson]

I have three.
iphone SE3 and pixel 7a for personal and iPhone 8 Plus for work.

 

[glambutnerdy]

Kind of, my second gen SE is my main daily driver. Whereas I like to use my old original SE as a music player, the form factor is just so, so, so much more convenient and comfortable for me.

 

[The Game 161]

No

I carry 4...well technically 5

iPhone 15 pro max
Pixel 8 pro
S24 ultra
Xiaomi 13 ultra
One plus open

 

[Technerd108]

No

I carry 4...well technically 5

iPhone 15 pro max
Pixel 8 pro
S24 ultra
Xiaomi 13 ultra
One plus open

So which is your favorite so far?

 

[RSB96]

Up until a year and a half ago I only carried an iPhone, but I bought a Pixel 7 Pro and now have the 8 Pro.

I like having both systems, to see how both are evolving. The iPhone 13's camera has never really grown on me, and the Pixel's camera is simply amazing.

I've had a OnePlus 11 for a few days, so I've gone with three phones to test the camera mainly, but for me, having 3 phones already is a bit excessive.

I have a hankering for a foldable, so I may buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max and a Galaxy Fold 6 this year.

 

[The Game 161]

So which is your favorite so far?

One plus open is certainly fun.

S24 ultra is the do it all device just wish was better in the hand

 

[jamezr]

I used to carry 2 phones all the time. The most current Android phone and my iPhone. But with the s24U I actually stopped carrying my 15PM with me.

 

[forestinjersey]

Just my Flip 5 here. Never been a 2 device guy.

 

[atiffarooq]

I have a 14PM, P8P and S24U. Recently had a 14 Plus as well but I've given that to my Mom.

They all are good in their own way, I typically carry the 14PM with me (that's my daily driver) and the P8P but I'm seriously considering moving to one of the Android devices as my main phone. The S24U is the jack of all trades and it's the one I get most excited about picking up. The 14PM and iOS just feels boring (to me anyway), even though it works very well.