Android Phone Suggestions

[Lepp]

So, I've been relatively trapped on iPhone for the past 6 years and I'm looking to switch to Android. I mostly use my phone for simple reminders, calls, texting, and email, but I also play a few games, take photos for work, and track calories on it. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could look at?

 

Preferences:

≤ 5.5" screen

Dust resistant without case

Somewhat tough

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[gtx1060=value]

5 minutes ago, Lepp said:

So, I've been relatively trapped on iPhone for the past 6 years and I'm looking to switch to Android. I mostly use my phone for simple reminders, calls, texting, and email, but I also play a few games, take photos for work, and track calories on it. Does anyone have any suggestions for what I could look at?

 

Preferences:

≤ 5.5" screen

Dust resistant without case

Somewhat tough

Unlocked

xiao mi mix or huawei p9 - both with cyanogen mods installed 

[Lepp]

2 minutes ago, GeorgeBushDid911 said:

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Please fix your formatting for dark mode. Thanks

[Lepp]

1 minute ago, GeorgeBushDid911 said:

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Didn't work, still can't see much in Dark Theme.

[aeroencychris]

Axon 7 all the way, has flagship specs at a $400 pricepoint. I've been loving mine on Verizon. AMA if you have specific questions about it.

[aeroencychris]

Axon 7 all the way, has flagship specs at a $400 pricepoint. I've been loving mine on Verizon. AMA if you have specific questions about it.

[dizmo]

I'd wait. MWC is only a few weeks away and we'll see quite a few new phones coming out, likely some that might interest you.

Right now you're basically at the tail end of the current generation of pretty much every phone.

 

@GeorgeBushDid911 You're quite the twat. Reported.

 

13 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

xiao mi mix or huawei p9 - both with cyanogen mods installed 

Worth noting that the Mi Mix might not work where he lives, and the P9 is being replaced in a few weeks with the P10.

Hopefully with a much better video solution.

 

[Lepp]

14 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

xiao mi mix or huawei p9 - both with cyanogen mods installed 

The Mix is far too large for my tastes, but I'll look into the Huawei P9. What would the cyanogen mod do for me?

[gtx1060=value]

2 minutes ago, dizmo said:

I'd wait. MWC is only a few weeks away and we'll see quite a few new phones coming out, likely some that might interest you.

Right now you're basically at the tail end of the current generation of pretty much every phone.

 

@GeorgeBushDid911 You're quite the twat. Reported.

 

Worth noting that the Mi Mix might not work where he lives, and the P9 is being replaced in a few weeks with the P10.

Hopefully with a much better video solution.

 

p10 gonna be hella expensive - but being a true chinese fanboy - im going to get one soon  

[gtx1060=value]

1 minute ago, Lepp said:

The Mix is far too large for my tastes, but I'll look into the Huawei P9. What would the cyanogen mod do for me?

good bye to chinese spying (the only thing i really dislike about chinese phones) and get you normal android instead of modified chinese android - make sure to install gapps (google play service package) too

[dizmo]

3 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

p10 gonna be hella expensive - but being a true chinese fanboy - im going to get one soon  

Yeah I've seen the rumors. We'll have to wait and see I guess. I mean, the Mate9 is only $599. I can't see the P10 Plus being more than that. It's likely just false info. Huawei is making some seriously impressive devices.

[gtx1060=value]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

Yeah I've seen the rumors. We'll have to wait and see I guess. I mean, the Mate9 is only $599. I can't see the P10 Plus being more than that. It's likely just false info. Huawei is making some seriously impressive devices.

oppo phones are actually really nice too - i think they topped some western companies in terms of sales this year

[Himommies]

2 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

oppo phones are actually really nice too - i think they topped some western companies in terms of sales this year

They beat lenovo(motorola) and lg

 

[Lepp]

9 minutes ago, dizmo said:

I'd wait. MWC is only a few weeks away and we'll see quite a few new phones coming out, likely some that might interest you.

Right now you're basically at the tail end of the current generation of pretty much every phone.

 

@GeorgeBushDid911 You're quite the twat. Reported.

 

Worth noting that the Mi Mix might not work where he lives, and the P9 is being replaced in a few weeks with the P10.

Hopefully with a much better video solution.

 

I can probably wait until mid-March at the latest, my current phone hasn't been doing great lately. Either way, there will always be appealing new tech, I'm fine with being a generation or 2 behind.

[gtx1060=value]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

They beat lenovo(motorola) and lg

 

i actually got the oppo r9s while i was in china visiting family for chinese new year this year and it's really good - i mainly use it as a workout phone and to take pictures when i jog - it's camera is actually really good - i would even say it's better than the one on the s7 my work gave me

[gtx1060=value]

1 minute ago, Lepp said:

I can probably wait until mid-March at the latest, my current phone hasn't been doing great lately. Either way, there will always be appealing new tech, I'm fine with being a generation or 2 behind.

definitely recommend oppo r9s or huawei p9 or another flagship xiaomi

[Lepp]

13 minutes ago, cdsboy2000 said:

Axon 7 all the way, has flagship specs at a $400 pricepoint. I've been loving mine on Verizon. AMA if you have specific questions about it.

Doesn't look bad, I'll throw it into consideration. How does it handle standard phone work (calls, texts, etc.)?

[Himommies]

3 minutes ago, Lepp said:

Doesn't look bad, I'll throw it into consideration. How does it handle standard phone work (calls, texts, etc.)?

What do you mean don't all the phones handle it the same way

[Lepp]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

What do you mean don't all the phones handle it the same way

Not entirely. It's probably an older train of though, but there were some smartphones that sucked at holding a call, which is my main use for a phone.

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, Lepp said:

Not entirely. It's probably an older train of though, but there were some smartphones that sucked at holding a call, which is my main use for a phone.

There pretty much all the same now unless you value vocal clrity

[Lepp]

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

There pretty much all the same now unless you value vocal clrity

Not much as long as it functions, but I thought I should check.

[Himommies]

1 minute ago, Lepp said:

Not much as long as it functions, but I thought I should check.

You know if a phone that you paid 400 for can't make calls then uhm,

[dizmo]

13 minutes ago, gtx1060=value said:

oppo phones are actually really nice too - i think they topped some western companies in terms of sales this year

Definitely nice, but they haven't come out with a proper flagship in ages. They also seem to be missing a great deal of NA bands, or are lacking in certain areas...though that again is their lack of a proper flagship. Apparently this year the Find 9 is finally going to come out. About time. It's been 3 years.

They are, unfortunately, generally overpriced compared to other phones on the market.

8 minutes ago, Lepp said:

I can probably wait until mid-March at the latest, my current phone hasn't been doing great lately. Either way, there will always be appealing new tech, I'm fine with being a generation or 2 behind.

I think a lot of phones are coming out beginning of April. The LG G6 might be worth waiting for?

Not a whole lot is known about it, but so far it looks quite the beast.

The OnePlus 3T is also a good choice.

[Lepp]

2 minutes ago, Himommies said:

You know if a phone that you paid 400 for can't make calls then uhm,

I think it was mostly back when smartphones were newer and they were trying to cram features in. The call function took a back seat.

[gtx1060=value]

1 minute ago, dizmo said:

Definitely nice, but they haven't come out with a proper flagship in ages. They also seem to be missing a great deal of NA bands, or are lacking in certain areas...though that again is their lack of a proper flagship. Apparently this year the Find 9 is finally going to come out. About time. It's been 3 years.

They are, unfortunately, generally overpriced compared to other phones on the market.

I think a lot of phones are coming out beginning of April. The LG G6 might be worth waiting for?

Not a whole lot is known about it, but so far it looks quite the beast.

The OnePlus 3T is also a good choice.

oppo is decent, but the mi 5s is also pretty good - or the note