I’m also finally jumping ship. Had windows phone 7 (samsung focus, nokia 920) then windows phone 8(Verizon Lumia 822, 928, and 930 aka Icon) Windows mobile came around and got the 950xl, switched it up temporarily to the elite but was extremely disappointed by the camera and went back to the 950xl. Other than the front facing camera, it still works fine but apps take awhile to load and apps that i’ve used before keep disappearing from the store.
I have an iphone 6s from work and like the fact that it just works, but it’s definitely too boring. Iphone x would be what i would upgrade if i went iphone but i’m not willing to spend $700 plus on a phone...With Android I’ve been impressed by the camera quality on the pixel 2 xl, and with the pixel 3 xl now released, the 2 can be bought used in the $320-360 range on ebay. That’s what I just did!
As far as transitioning, I’ve always hated the UI of iphone and android, notably the app grid. However, at least with android you have the launchers to try out. I will try the Launcher 10 and the microsoft launcher. Install my onedrive and MS apps and go from there.
If microsoft shows any promise that is more concrete than just rumors, I would still give them a chance, but for now it’s time to move on.