content: I use an iPhone for work.  Total shit battery life. The google services can be disabled if that's bothering you, plus you can limit background data:  You can also tell the Android system to restrict background data in Settings > Data usage > Restrict Background Data or for individual apps in Settings > Apps (depending on which version of Android you have). You can also change your sync settings for Google services in Settings > Accounts > Google > select the account and then un-check the services you don't want to sync automatically.  Get something with a good battery, and replaceable if you can.  Or pick up a portable charger or battery case.  I keep a portable battery (20000mah, paid about 35 bucks for two refurbed ones) in my backpack as a routine thing.  It's strong enough to fully charge both the iPhone and my Axon more than once. And if you think Apple isn't at least as bad with your data and usage as Google, you're dreaming.