Current Events > Goddamn I really can't make my mind up about which phone to get

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Agonising over this because it's going to be a 2 year contract.

Takeaways so far

Google Pixel 2 XL
+ Really like the design
+ streamlined experience between phone and Google accounts
+ great camera
- who designs a phone with the best camera ever and the worst screen ever, lol

Samsung S9/S9+
+ Probably the best on paper overall
- Samsung app icons are hideous but I assume you can change the UI theme pretty easily
- some of the navigation/UX seems kinda shit compared to iPhones
- battery life seems very bad for a flagship phone

iPhone
+ Best UX experience so far
- Crazy expensive
- I just don't want to do this again, I'm bored and annoyed by them

Hauwei
+/- seems really good but...I dunno
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pinky0926 posted...

Samsung S9/S9+
+ Probably the best on paper overall
- Samsung app icons are hideous but I assume you can change the UI theme pretty easily
- some of the navigation/UX seems kinda shit compared to iPhones
- battery life seems very bad for a flagship phone

Both the icons and UI can be changed depending on your preferences. You can always download apps to increase the amount of customization as well.

idk about the S9 but my S8 has great battery life.
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do you need a new phone now or can you wait a few months? that way you can see the pixel 3 and next iphone
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Romulox28 posted...

do you need a new phone now or can you wait a few months? that way you can see the pixel 3 and next iphone

Need one now. Currently rocking a killer iPhone 5 and cracked the screen last night. I went into a phone shop today to see what I could trade it in for. $4. They'll take it for $4.
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Xperia xz premium
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aki_sora posted...

Xperia xz premium

i've heard good things about this.

look into other non-flagship models. you don't need to spend upwards of four figures to get good hardware if you're OK with not getting a 'name brand'
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Godnorgosh posted...

I can't comment on their phones specifically, but Huawei is a pretty sketchy company. I think they've been sued by both Cisco and T-Mobile in the past for stealing proprietary equipment and design specifications. But maybe their products are actually good nonetheless, idk.

there's a reason Google quit dealing with them. i love my Nexus 6P but it's most likely a matter of time before the battery issues brick mine.
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Go with the S9.

I have the S8, Pixel 2 and iPhone 7. I also had the Pixel 2 XL for a bit.

I love the Pixel 2, probably because I got it like 3 days ago, but I would ultimately recommend Samsung phones. The S8 is still my powerhouse despite having almost identical shit in the Pixel 2.

The S9 is just a better S8. Also I'm gonna get the S9 as well as soon as they have that insane Costco deal for a S9 for $380 with a $200 gift card.
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Do you think there's much difference between the S9 and S9+?
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pinky0926 posted...

Agonising over this because it's going to be a 2 year contract.

don't you wind up paying more that way than buying the phone unlocked and just adding it to an existing, 'discounted' contract
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Darkman124 posted...

pinky0926 posted...

Agonising over this because it's going to be a 2 year contract.

don't you wind up paying more that way than buying the phone unlocked and just adding it to an existing, 'discounted' contract

I thought all the major wireless carriers dropped the whole "2 year contract" thing? For my phone I made a down payment and am paying the rest off monthly, but I am not locked into a contract and can pay off the rest whenever I want to.
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idk. i always just buy refurb unlocked phones. since nobody does real warranties anymore and shit breaks all the fucking time refurbs are the only thing i trust anymore
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Darkman124 posted...

pinky0926 posted...

Agonising over this because it's going to be a 2 year contract.

don't you wind up paying more that way than buying the phone unlocked and just adding it to an existing, 'discounted' contract

Yep, but you take a big initial hit as opposed to manageable monthly deductions.

Refurb is a good option though, I hadn't considered it that way.
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keep in mind i am a fucking cheap asshole and the way i do things is not the way a normal person in my position does things

i used an iphone 4s for six years
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I have a pixel xl 2 and it's great. don't have an issue with the blue tint on the screen or anything
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Darkman124 posted...

keep in mind i am a fucking cheap asshole and the way i do things is not the way a normal person in my position does things

i used an iphone 4s for six years

I've historically been pretty cheap with phones and am still carying an iphone 5 (screen cracked last night), so pretty much any upgrade is going to be an improvement.
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fwiw i spent 350 on a refurb pixel
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Definitely don't go with the Pixel. I wouldn't trust any company that puts 666 in their logo...
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pinky0926 posted...

Romulox28 posted...

do you need a new phone now or can you wait a few months? that way you can see the pixel 3 and next iphone

Need one now. Currently rocking a killer iPhone 5 and cracked the screen last night. I went into a phone shop today to see what I could trade it in for. $4. They'll take it for $4.

Why are you surprised. Your trying to trade in a six or seven year old phone
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What do you think of it? Is it just the XL that has the screen issues - blue tint, screen burn in, etc?
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Get the iphone tbh
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Ben_Ruggiero posted...

pinky0926 posted...

Romulox28 posted...

do you need a new phone now or can you wait a few months? that way you can see the pixel 3 and next iphone

Need one now. Currently rocking a killer iPhone 5 and cracked the screen last night. I went into a phone shop today to see what I could trade it in for. $4. They'll take it for $4.

Why are you surprised. Your trying to trade in a six or seven year old phone

I know it's old but I expected it to be worth just a little more than a starbucks cappuccino.
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pinky0926 posted...

Hauwei
+/- seems really good but...I dunno

nobody in the western world should feel safe using a chinese phone
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pinky0926 posted...

What do you think of it? Is it just the XL that has the screen issues - blue tint, screen burn in, etc?

far as i know yeah

seems great

there is a lawsuit against google over the mic though
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I went from a iPhone 5s to the iPhone 8 and have no regrets. The experience is just better in every way while still remaining familiar.

pinky0926 posted...

Do you think there's much difference between the S9 and S9+?

If you don't mind the size, the Plus is the better option because of better battery and two cameras. I personally hate large phones.

pinky0926 posted...

What do you think of it? Is it just the XL that has the screen issues - blue tint, screen burn in, etc?

It's just the XL. Read up on LG and their problems with their last several phones. They've been sued up the ass for it. The HTC Pixel 2 is pretty damn nice.

Darkman124 posted...

keep in mind i am a fucking cheap asshole and the way i do things is not the way a normal person in my position does things

i used an iphone 4s for six years

This is so sad coming from you lol.

Darkman124 posted...

fwiw i spent 350 on a refurb pixel

I'm saddened even more that you spent that much on that shit phone. I mean, if you're cheap, why didn't you get it brand new Black Friday 2016 for $240 with a $120 Best Buy gift card? Can't be cheap and not look out for deals.
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DoctorVader posted...

I'm saddened even more that you spent that much on that s*** phone. I mean, if you're cheap, why didn't you get it brand new Black Friday 2016 for $240 with a $120 Best Buy gift card? Can't be cheap and not look out for deals.

we bought the 128gb model

i am not aware that it was ever that price

DoctorVader posted...

This is so sad coming from you lol.

i struggle to enjoy money
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i think the iphone offers the best user experience and is the most consistent in all features (camera, battery life, etc). apps always look better on iphones, there are the most accessories for it, the apple stores are really convenient if you crack your phone and need the screen fixed, etc.

but on the other hand, android phones are more interesting and you can actually shop for a phone and pick one that offers the features you find most lucrative, rather than just getting the next iphone because you have no other choice.

imo i think it boils down to how you use your phone and what features you find are important. once you settle on ios or android, if you pick android imo it's a matter of just going to a store and playing with the phones there to see which one is more appealing to you.
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I've been using iphones all the time and I guess I wouldn't have to completely relearn an OS. But then again I'm not so old that that's really a problem.
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I got a Galaxy S8 a few weeks ago because the S9 was coming out, therefore I could get the phone for free. A decided upgrade over my LG G4, and I like it so far. The rounded edges on the screen take some getting used to, and the phone feels _very_ uncomfortable to hold without a carrying case. Once I got the case, my experience with the phone improved.
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Imo I would either wait for the pixel 3 or get the pixel 2

This is just my opinion, but I like the size of the phone. Only reason
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pinky0926 posted...

I've been using iphones all the time and I guess I wouldn't have to completely relearn an OS.

Android and iOS aren't polar opposites.

If you can navigate one without difficulty, the other won't be a challenge.
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i lean toward iphone but the pixel 2 is also good
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tbh the learning curve for android was about 30 min
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I used iPhones exclusively for 9 damn years before switching to my Galaxy S8+ last November. It probably took me longer to transfer all my data than it did to get used to Android. Really, it's not that bad and it's SO much easier and convenient for me to use than my iPhones ever were.

My S8+ is still smooth as silk, as it should be. It has the features, build quality and design that I expect from a 2017 top level flagship. In this short time I've had it, I see no reason whatsoever to jump back to the Apple camp. I was reading earlier today that 80% of teenagers have iPhones - maybe that's why I outgrew them.
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

I used iPhones exclusively for 9 damn years before switching to my Galaxy S8+ last November. It probably took me longer to transfer all my data than it did to get used to Android. Really, it's not that bad and it's SO much easier and convenient for me to use than my iPhones ever were.

My S8+ is still smooth as silk, as it should be. It has the features, build quality and design that I expect from a 2017 top level flagship. In this short time I've had it, I see no reason whatsoever to jump back to the Apple camp. I was reading earlier today that 80% of teenagers have iPhones - maybe that's why I outgrew them.

Oh shut up Goku. You say this same shit in every phone topic. We get it. You fell in love with the S8. No need to throw shade at people that use iPhones, which is a lot more than just teens.
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Im curious why he edited it twice only to remove that last bit then add it again. I saw it when it was the first edit and didnt think anything of it; opinions are opinions. To add it back seems a bit childish though.

Edit: Never mind, I cant read. Not sure why he added that at all.
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LockeMonster posted...

Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

I used iPhones exclusively for 9 damn years before switching to my Galaxy S8+ last November. It probably took me longer to transfer all my data than it did to get used to Android. Really, it's not that bad and it's SO much easier and convenient for me to use than my iPhones ever were.

My S8+ is still smooth as silk, as it should be. It has the features, build quality and design that I expect from a 2017 top level flagship. In this short time I've had it, I see no reason whatsoever to jump back to the Apple camp. I was reading earlier today that 80% of teenagers have iPhones - maybe that's why I outgrew them.

Oh shut up Goku. You say this same shit in every phone topic. We get it. You fell in love with the S8. No need to throw shade at people that use iPhones, which is a lot more than just teens.

Why are you so salty? Topic asked for some opinions and I gave them. Now if you're afraid of those opinions, then maybe you have bigger issues to deal with.
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Super Saiyan 3 Goku posted...

Why are you so salty? Topic asked for some opinions and I gave them. Now if you're afraid of those opinions, then maybe you have bigger issues to deal with.

I'm not salty. I'm just pointing out how transparent you are with your unneeded shots at iPhone users every single time like cornmuffins pointed out. It just paints you as some one who doesn't know any better.
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My cheapass tendencies are kicking in, thanks darkman.

I'm now thinking a Samsung Galaxy s8 refurb with a sim-only contract would save me a ton of money.

Thoughts on this phone?
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well i use my wife's old s6

so i'm sure the s8 is a great choice

make sure you get a certified refurb
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