Hey !
I'm upgrading my phone from the Nexus 6P , which served me faithfully ,and continues to do so (aside from it's degrading battery life and occasional stutters while loading instagram ).My primary focus is on ageing (so software needs to be as close to stock android as possible ) as i will be looking for an investment ,which will last me for a minimum 2 years ,maximum being 2.5 years (Can't expect anything more from any new android device ).My uses will be constant use of tabs on chrome and note taking software , occasional gaming (very very negligible ), Using the phone as a constant source for music (needs to have a good set of speakers and a decent DAC while using headphones , i do not mind using a dongle if it gives a decent output ), and battery life: initially my nexus device lasted for almost a day and a half with my usage , which is what i expect from the device i purchase . Camera and Video should be usable as i have been spoiled by the decent camera in the nexus device , video stabilisation on the device isn't the best so any small upgrade compared to that is welcome . (camera will be used on auto mode , no interference from my end )
I need suggestions , preferably from people who actually own the phones I mention , regarding
1)The performance as a daily driver
2)battery life difference between the time you purchased the device and it's current duration
3)Software updates from the manufacturers
Phones I am currently considering are
1)BlackBerry Key2 (KeyOne owners , if any can you please answer the questions i asked above ) :only reason i'm considering this is because of it's focus on productivity ,and great battery life
2)Pixel device (any pixel 2 or 1device owners please answer the questions asked above )
3)Samsung S9 (any owners of the S9 could you please answer the questions asked above )
4)HTC U12+ (Any owners of the device could you please answer the questions mentioned above )
Suggestions are welcome !
Thanks in Advance .