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If you are not that into smartphones, don't waste too much money you could use for things you do care about. I say Chinaphone FTW. Check Xiaomi's lineup - Heck, I'd even consider their highest end models more expensive than necessary.

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Hey team hope all is well. looking for a new phone as my iPhone has packed up and my free hand me downs have run out lol :P

 

Im an IT guy love pcs and gaming, comp sci major worked in IT for a few years before I got my current job as Tesla. Im just not super into phone 2bh I get up and walk across the house just so I dont have to use my phone lol (Surly 1 of you guys or girls do the same :P ) really only use them for banking, google maps, Snapchat, utube while in bed etc. Just looking for a really fast phone. the faster the better, good camera, nice screen and easy to use.

 

I dont have a budget really but Im just a cheapskate and am always after then best performance I can get for the cheapest.

  

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iPhone 7 plus

Samsung Galaxy S7 Active/Edge

 

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9 minutes ago, willie420 said:

Hey team hope all is well. looking for a new phone as my iPhone has packed up and my free hand me downs have run out lol :P

 

Im an IT guy love pcs and gaming, comp sci major worked in IT for a few years before I got my current job as Tesla. Im just not super into phone 2bh I get up and walk across the house just so I dont have to use my phone lol (Surly 1 of you guys or girls do the same :P ) really only use them for banking, google maps, Snapchat, utube while in bed etc. Just looking for a really fast phone. the faster the better, good camera, nice screen and easy to use.

 

I dont have a budget really but Im just a cheapskate and am always after then best performance I can get for the cheapest.

  

The Pixel or the s7.  I really wouldn't use the iphone due to the nature of the os. Go android or go home :)

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the best bang for buck Android phones right now are the One Plus 3/ 3T and the ZTE Axon 7 all of which Linus has reviewed

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Go for the Pixel!

 

Other best bang for buck Android phones usually have either terrible update cycles or no support whatsoever...

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OnePlus 3T for value

 

S7/Edge or wait for S8 for all-out baller phone (S7 Edge here, its f*cking AMAZING)

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I would recommend Note 7. It's a nice phone. But it blows. Or else I would go for it too

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stay away from anything that is not getting the android 7 update. I think the cheapest phone I would consider is the cheaper phones that Sony and Asus have. Sony produces very good miniature versions of their flagship product that are affordable & compact

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Well, I'm a cheapskate too, and I managed to find a reconditioned LG V10 for about £240 ($300). It has a great 1440p 5.7' (I think) screen which is great for watching videos, the camera is pretty good, it's tough as nails with a stainless steel frame, it's fairly snappy, it has a android 7.0 on the way. Only down side that it has to come from China. If the listing said it was new I would've believed it, it's in great condition.

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If you can get the Pixel then I'd get the Pixel, if not then either the s7 or the OnePlus 3T. I have the s7 Edge and it's a nice phone but it's pretty expensive.

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2 hours ago, GrimB said:

If you can get the Pixel then I'd get the Pixel, if not then either the s7 or the OnePlus 3T. I have the s7 Edge and it's a nice phone but it's pretty expensive.

The Pixel isn't notably cheaper (than the S7), and I would argue with just about anyone about it being better.

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If you are not that into smartphones, don't waste too much money you could use for things you do care about. I say Chinaphone FTW. Check Xiaomi's lineup - Heck, I'd even consider their highest end models more expensive than necessary.

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If you are not that into smartphones, don't waste too much money you could use for things you do care about. I say Chinaphone FTW. Check Xiaomi's lineup - Heck, I'd even consider their highest end models more expensive than necessary.

I 100% think imgoing to go Xiaomi. Probs the mi5 i dont think i need to spend the extra on the mi5s

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Get an HTC 10 it's on sale right now on HTC's website. Great battery life, camera, build quality, and especially audio. Not to mention the best Android skin to ever exist.

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