Let us not be fooled — the purpose of a phone is to make phone calls and send SMS text messages. The simple rule:

Buy an insanely cheap phone for phone calls, and own an expensive laptop.

Android or Google Pixel as superior for a phone for:

1. Google Maps is the killer app for smartphones and it runs far better on Android than iOS. For best Google Maps experience, use an Android smartphone or Google Pixel.
2. Smart replies text messaging for Android is very useful. Less mental strain for texting back friends.
3. If you use Gmail, or Google Calendar, Android is far superior.
4. Google Photos
5. Android phones and Google Pixel has USB-C which is the future. I love I can recharge my Android Motorola smartphone (I bought it new for only $150 USD!!!)