Current Events > Time for a new phone, should I just go back to Samsung?

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Don't need super top of the line but don't want to go too cheap either.

I just don't know how the hell to read all the designators and labels and names any more.

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I like open source emulation so I'm always going with Android

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I'm not impressed with where Samsung is taking their phones. I don't like Apple's locked system, but I also don't like android's relentless invasion of privacy. Idk what you should do

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I just got an Xr.

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How much do you care about size? Like do you want a honkin big phone?

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Touch posted...

How much do you care about size? Like do you want a honkin big phone?

so I have an Xperia XZ2 now and that's about as big as I'd need anything, would not mind going smaller though. It stretches from about A to K set against the keyboard (height) and the space bar up to but excluding the number row (width).

It's not the worst, I had a Note 4 before this and I think that was a tad smaller.


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I went from Samsung to a Pixel 4XL and never looked back.

It's better in every way. Pixel for life.

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Just get an iPhone SE if you just want a good cheap phone that will last for years

Also, ebay is the best place to get a good phone at a good price. Fuck an expensive plan that includes the phone.

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LeoRavus posted...

I went from Samsung to a Pixel 4XL and never looked back.

It's better in every way. Pixel for life.

Yeah I was gonna recommend Pixel. If you can wait until October-ish the 6 will come out but things point that it'll be at a premium price and the design isn't to everyone's taste. The trade off tho is that it's rumoured to be coming with 4+ years of support/updates on top of the modern phone qualities. Oh and stock android skin which is great.

If you don't want to wait until then, the Pixel 5 or Pixel 4(a or XL depending on you want) should be decent choices.

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Depends on your budget tbh.
Personally if I was going higher end Android I would probably go either OnePlus or Samsung.
For more premium midrange, which is where I've settled myself, I'm a fan of Xiaomi's Redmi and POCO brands. Very high spec for the price.

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Hexenherz posted...

I just don't know how the hell to read all the designators and labels and names any more.

GSMarena buyers guides are pretty solid if you dont want to get too deep into details

https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_buyers_guide-review-2036.php

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Sonic Cannon posted...

Depends on your budget tbh.

A32 5G is pretty damn good for a cheap phone.

I know it's really limiting but I'm trying to avoid Chinese phones specifically (Xiaomi, OnePlus, etc.).

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https://youtu.be/6p3U-uWUNps

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Hexenherz posted...

I know it's really limiting but I'm trying to avoid Chinese phones specifically (Xiaomi, OnePlus, etc.).

OnePlus had a good track record years ago (currently rocking the 7 Pro and designwise it was amazing especially for the price it went for) but they've really dropped the ball lately.

I stand by suggestion of Pixel or Samsung lol

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My Note 9 still works and looks great.

Of course I don't use it for anything much other than for calls and Internet.

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PrettyBoyFloyd posted...

My Note 9 still works and looks great.

Of course I don't use it for anything much other than for calls and Internet.

Yeah I got my wife an Edge 6+ ... 6+ Edge? w/e like four years ago and that thing is still rockin' though it is full with photographs and she won't just download them already -_-

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I have the galaxy s10e i paid $300 for. Good quality phone for its price.
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I've had pretty good luck getting refurbished phones on ebay. Currently using a Note 8 I got for like $200 two years ago, I'll probably try to get a Note 10 when this craps out

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Hexenherz posted...

Yeah I got my wife an Edge 6+ ... 6+ Edge? w/e like four years ago and that thing is still rockin' though it is full with photographs and she won't just download them already -_-

Why not just upload them to Google Photos and use the app to free the space when it's finished?

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Kombucha posted...

Why not just upload them to Google Photos and use the app to free the space when it's finished?

We've been meaning to do that, but I'm too lazy -_-. We actually use Amazon Photos, get unlimited storage space with Prime membership and they don't resize your photos.

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Apparently the construction company CAT makes phones with thermal imaging cameras on them. Bad reviews though.

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Gwynevere posted...

I've had pretty good luck getting refurbished phones on ebay. Currently using a Note 8 I got for like $200 two years ago, I'll probably try to get a Note 10 when this craps out

Do you know if there's a big difference between the Note 9 or the Note 10?

On Amazon they have a "Renewed" 512 GB Note 9 for 44% off which seems like an absurdly good deal.

I've never purchased refurbished before so idk how reliable it is.

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