Most Android fans plan to stay, but a good number are eyeing the iPhone

Most Android fans say their next phone will be another Android. But a noticeable group is looking at the iPhone, and disappointment with Google's Pixel phones is part of the reason. That is the picture from a survey of readers run by Android Authority, a site that covers Android phones and apps.

What the survey found

Android Authority asked its own readers about their plans. Most respondents said they would stick with Android for their next phone. A smaller but notable share said they were curious about switching to iPhone. The site says Pixel letdowns play a part for those considering the move. Pixel is Google's own line of Android phones.

How much to trust it

This was not a survey of all phone owners. It covered readers of an Android-focused site, so the results lean toward people who already like Android. That makes the interest in iPhone more striking, but it also means the numbers cannot speak for everyone. The material available does not include exact percentages, how many people answered, or which Pixel problems upset readers.

Who it affects

Anyone due for a new phone could see themselves in this. Switching between Android and iPhone is not just a change of device. It can affect your apps, your photos, your messages, and the accessories and services you already pay for. Families and teams that share devices or services may feel it too.

What to do

• List what you would lose or gain before you switch, such as apps, backups and accessories.
• Check what you pay for now that might not carry over.
• Do not decide based on one survey. Judge by how you use your phone.

What is not known yet

It is not clear how many of the curious readers will actually switch. Plans and actions often differ. Whether Google responds to the Pixel complaints is also not covered in the material.