I guess I am just a conformist. I got an IPhone 5 last week to replace my 4S. It is noticeably faster accessing the Web. Since I limit texting because I do not have that additional cost for the plan, I have a good phone that holds most of my music (I can Bluetooth stream in my cars), photos I like, and has great reception, I an happy with it. I do not watch movies or TV on it (why would I? or would anybody?). I do not have to cruise the Web when away from home. A Smartphone may be more than I really need, but that is really all you can buy that is not junk.
The Android-based and Windows-based phones all look great. If I had to replace and pick something not IOS-based, it would likely be a Windows-based platform. Google is the next evil empire to replace Apple. Microsoft is already the Devil.
iphone is better because it's not as fragmented as the Droid platform. Just MHO. I do think the windows phone will eat into their market share though, it's a pretty good phone.