android 6 vs 7

[stefanDB]

I am looking for new phones, and I have a limited budget (preferably below 200 euros in the netherlands). at this budget a lot of phones still use android 6, now I don't think I will really miss the features of android 7 but what I'm most concerned about is security. 

 

Do you guys recommend buying a phone with android 6 instead of one with android 7 if that phone has advantages? or should I go with android 7 to be safe?

 

also, it would be great if you could recommend a phone for this budget, but if you do pls tell me why it is good.

[Yannic5]

take a look at the HTC A9s

It has good build quality and the software is very stable (no hickups or lag)

Original Price was 300€ but it has dropped down to 200.

For 200€ u get Flagship like responsiveness and very good build quality.

 

 

[LUUD18]

I would suggest Android 7 because it will keep getting updates. Look at asian brands like Hauwei or Oneplus.

[4klips]

Yeah Oneplus 5 is releasing on June 15.

Or you can also go for Nokia 5 or Xiaomi phones with Android Nougat.

[Blebekblebek]

I don't think OS really matter with Android

 

So far I haven't see any apps that incompatible with different OS (except apps that became necessity for each OS it self, like contacts, telephone apps and so on).

 

My preferred guideline buying android, it use to be at least supported by cyanogenmod

but since CM is dead and continues as LineageOS so that will be it.

This to provide backup just incase your manufacturer stop updating their products, this is what happen to most brand specially big brands, like Samsung and sony. They even still selling Kitkat devices to their customer.

But since the user base is large, most samsung and sony products custom rom are easy to find.

 

You also can find the cheapest phone that support LineageOS since it's using Android 7 to know the latest and greatest feature that probably you not missing on previous phone.

[fjdhdhcyfhf]

considering the amount of vulnerabilities announced last year i would want the latest software. Have a look at what you can get in the 2017 Samsung Galaxy A3 or A5. My local prices come around your price when i do currency conversion but that doesnt count for tax differences and any other hidden EU costs.

[snes]

1 hour ago, LUUD18 said:

 Oneplus.

OP said that he's looking for a phone that doesn't cost more than 200€. You're talking about OnePlus. Solid advice. Well done. A+.