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What kind of mobile fanboy are you?
July 07, 2025
In the mobile world there are all sorts of stereotypes. In particular we tend to lump certain folks into the “fanboy” category, sometimes rightly so but other times not so much. So what defines a fanboy, and what are some of the most common types of fanboys in the mobile world? Are you, in fact, a fanboy? Let’s jump in and take a look.
A word of caution, this article is meant for fun! Don’t take it too seriously! Just because you like Android or a particular OEM, or even Apple or Microsoft, doesn’t necessarily mean you are a true fanboy and we aren’t saying you fit into any of these particular categories.
Google fanboys
First up is the Google fanboy, not be confused with the Android fanboy (aka fandroid). A Google fanboy doesn’t just like Android, they absolutely live and breathe just about everything Google. Here’s just a few signs you might be a Google fanboy:
Signs you might be an extreme fanboy:
Android fanboys
Now we are moving on to Android fanboys — or fandroids as some like to call them. While some consider Google fanboys and Android fanboys to be one in the same, I decided to separate them due to the fact that there can be some philosophical differences between these two similar but different fanboy tribes.
Samsung fanboys
Oh boy, here we go. Samsung fanboys tend to come in several different flavors. Some are great guys and gals, others take things a bit too far. Which are you? Here’s some signs you are a Samsung fanboy:
Apple Fanboys
This one is going to probably cause the most stir. The Apple fanboy. And we’re talking about ‘real’ Apple fan boys, not general mobile enthusiasts that get called an Apple fanboy because they disagree with any of the other types of fanboys mentioned above.
Here’s some signs you might be an Apple fanboy:
Signs you’re an extreme fanboy:
Don’t be a fanboy
That is far from every type of fanboy group around (Microsoft fanboys, the one or two Blackberry fanboys left, etc), but you get the idea. Now I want to make this perfectly clear: There is nothing wrong with being a fan of Google, Android, Samsung or even Apple, but you don’t want to be a stereotypical fanboy. Even if you happen to prefer one brand or ecosystem over the other and fit into some of the stereotypes found with a particular fanboy group, it’s important to recognize that competition is a good thing.
Hopefully the reason you like a particular brand or mobile platform over the other is because they’ve proven themselves to be the best match for you. But let’s not become blinded by our choices. As time passes, another OEM (or even an OS) could better match what you’re looking for, and there is nothing wrong with that.
For those wondering, if I had to choose a fanboy group to identify with it’d be the Android fanboy group, though I do rock a Nexus 5 and tend to favor Google services and stock Android. Of course I also own a Moto 360, a Dell Venue 8 and plenty of other Android goodies. If you had to pick, what ‘fanboy’ group would people be most likely to label you as, or which of these groups do you most identify with, given your mobile preferences? What do you think of the ‘fanboy’ culture, do people take their mobile choices too seriously in your opinion? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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