Help picking next phone

BadGuyBrian · October 4, 2016

Hello, Been watching LTT (and NCIX TT) for a number of years, and trolled the forum's for answers for years for answers, but can't find an answer for current ask.

I need a recommendation for my next phone, I was hoping that the Pixel (new Google phone) would be in my price range, It is not. It does also exceed my needs for my next phone. I currently have the OnePlus One, it is comparable to my current needs, but would like official updates for my daily driver. A larger battery and more storage would be a plus.

Important:

- Need a minimum of 64GB of storage (128GB would be awesome, an SD card slot would be a big plus)

- Budget can be stretched a little but ideally less than $850 Canadian

- Either 2 year commitment from OEM for updates or a community willing to support

- Needs to work on Rogers network (https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/rogers-wireless-canada)

- Awesome battery life (3200 mAH+) or fast charging

Less important

- Screen (somewhere in the 5-5.5 inch screen, 1080p?)

- A camera (one of the things I care little about - I use my phone camera for taking pictures of whiteboards and business cards mostly, a very poor camera would be okay)

- Would be okay with any build materials (metal, glass, plastic)

- [do any phones come out without 5.0 GHz wifi?]

If I can get better specs and still under $850 I would take it... As I said I'm leaning towards OnePlus 3. I have had LG twice before (my old Loop and an Optimus), I would return to LG if one fit my needs and had decent reviews. Would also be okay going HTC/Samsung/Off brand if someone could recommend.

Edit 7:50PM: Also found Nexus 6p, 128GB variant for $850, now a toss up between OnePlus 3 and Nexus 6p... http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16875606070

Edited October 4, 2016 by BadGuyBrian

WAR Corporation · October 4, 2016

I can't answer your question... But I can BUMP so other people that know/can answer can see this. good luck!

uzarnom · October 5, 2016

I'm actually in the same boat (so i'll be piggybacking off this post),

Was going to go pixel but with the price not worth.

Currently considering a moto X (their current policy is fast updates and close to stock android, not sure if different devices have different policy)
I hear their cameras have gotten a lot better

For network compatibility i'm using this site: http://willmyphonework.net/

Good catch on the nexus 6p i hear thats pretty good, keep in mind you'll probs only get a days usage. remember to check reviews cos some tech just doesn't perform well in real world usage

Best of luck