Phone for my sister

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

My sister is looking for a phone upgrade. I've managed to convince her that eBay can and will be a decent source for finding one, and she doesn't know jack shit about phones but I do know some things, so I set in a couple of filters and found two decent options.

 

eBay links are currently now allowed, so I will tell you that we have chosen an LG V10 H900. WillMyPhoneWork says that it's compatible with Koodo (which she will be using), but I would like to verify this with some more knowledgeable people (the ones reading this right now). Will it work on Koodo?

 

Her second choice is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active G890A. Again, WillMyPhoneWork says that it'll be good with 3G and 4G, but we would just like to double-check before purchasing.

 

And yes, both phones are listed as unlocked.

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

LG V10 H900.

avoid it, bootloop 

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/class-action-lawsuit-targets-lg-over-legendary-g4-v10-bootloop-issues/

https://www.cnet.com/news/lg-g4-v10-bootloop-defect-sued/

get something like a moto z play, moto g5 or honor 8. 

[unknownmiscreant]

2 minutes ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

My sister is looking for a phone upgrade. I've managed to convince her that eBay can and will be a decent source for finding one, and she doesn't know jack shit about phones but I do know some things, so I set in a couple of filters and found two decent options.

 

eBay links are currently now allowed, so I will tell you that we have chosen an LG V10 H900. WillMyPhoneWork says that it's compatible with Koodo (which she will be using), but I would like to verify this with some more knowledgeable people (the ones reading this right now). Will it work on Koodo?

 

Her second choice is the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active G890A. Again, WillMyPhoneWork says that it'll be good with 3G and 4G, but we would just like to double-check before purchasing.

 

And yes, both phones are listed as unlocked.

S6's have notoriously bad battery life. My brother's S6 is under 1 year old, and he spends his life with  a power bank.

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

4 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

avoid it, bootloop 

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2017/03/class-action-lawsuit-targets-lg-over-legendary-g4-v10-bootloop-issues/

https://www.cnet.com/news/lg-g4-v10-bootloop-defect-sued/

get something like a moto z play, moto g5 or honor 8. 

What about the S6 active?

 

3 minutes ago, unknownmiscreant said:

S6's have notoriously bad battery life. My brother's S6 is under 1 year old, and he spends his life with  a power bank.

The Active has a wayyy bigger battery, though.

[The Sloth]

Just now, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

What about the S6 active?

 

that would work 

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

that would work 

My sis was about to order the V10, thank you so much lol

 

Any known issues with the Active?

[unknownmiscreant]

1 minute ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

What about the S6 active?

 

The Active has a wayyy bigger battery, though.

Got no idea. My brother has the S6 (non-edge). The fundamental problem is that the processors in all 2015 phones were notoriously inefficient. Sticking a bigger battery in the phone does help, but its not solving the core of the issue, just covering it up.

[Himommies]

6 minutes ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

My sis was about to order the V10, thank you so much lol

 

Any known issues with the Active?

Other than it's ugly af.

[The Sloth]

3 minutes ago, Himommies said:

Other than it's ugly af.

subjective, s6 active is rugged. 

 

9 minutes ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

Any known issues with the Active?

no sd card slot, other than that it should be a good phone overall. 

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

Just now, unknownmiscreant said:

Got no idea. My brother has the S6 (non-edge). The fundamental problem is that the processors in all 2015 phones were notoriously inefficient. Sticking a bigger battery in the phone does help, but its not solving the core of the issue, just covering it up.

Hmmm...

 

1 minute ago, Himommies said:

Other than it's ugly af.

We both think it looks awesome in the white variant. But seriously, any issues?

[Himommies]

Just now, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

Hmmm...

 

We both think it looks awesome in the white variant. But seriously, any issues?

if you buy locally I think you might be able to get a unlocked S7 for 280ish.I've seen it done before

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

Just now, Himommies said:

if you buy locally I think you might be able to get a unlocked S7 for 280ish.I've seen it done before

Canada. 

[Himommies]

7 minutes ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

Canada. 

I know

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

Just now, Himommies said:

I know

I haven't seen an unlocked S7 for anything under $350. Even then, $280 is a bit of a stretch for my younger sis. 

[Himommies]

Just now, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

I haven't seen an unlocked S7 for anything under $350. Even then, $280 is a bit of a stretch for my younger sis. 

If you buy locally you can negotiate and you can definitely get one for 280.Isn't a decent condition S6 Active 250 anyways

[dizmo]

Yes, either of those phones will work on Koodo, however I wouldn't get the LG V10 for reasons already mentioned.

The Samsung should get excellent battery life, but it only gets Android 6.x...not sure how much you care about updates.

Have you looked locally for an Axon 7? I've seen them quite cheap at times. Same with the Moto Z Play.

13 hours ago, unknownmiscreant said:

Got no idea. My brother has the S6 (non-edge). The fundamental problem is that the processors in all 2015 phones were notoriously inefficient. Sticking a bigger battery in the phone does help, but its not solving the core of the issue, just covering it up.

Considering the S6 Active gets better battery life than every current flagship, I don't think it matters if the core issue is there or not

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

1 hour ago, dizmo said:

Yes, either of those phones will work on Koodo, however I wouldn't get the LG V10 for reasons already mentioned.

The Samsung should get excellent battery life, but it only gets Android 6.x...not sure how much you care about updates.

Have you looked locally for an Axon 7? I've seen them quite cheap at times. Same with the Moto Z Play.

Considering the S6 Active gets better battery life than every current flagship, I don't think it matters if the core issue is there or not

Can't find a Moto Z Play for anything under $350...which is the price of a Galaxy S7. I can also only find an Axon 7 mini.

 

We've found a G5 for the same price as the Active...and my sister prefers the look...but I think the Active is a better phone overall...

[dizmo]

24 minutes ago, Chaos_Sorcerer said:

Can't find a Moto Z Play for anything under $350...which is the price of a Galaxy S7. I can also only find an Axon 7 mini.

 

We've found a G5 for the same price as the Active...and my sister prefers the look...but I think the Active is a better phone overall...

The G5 is a horrible phone. Poor battery life, boot loop issues, plastic feel even though it's metal.

I actually prefer the Z Play to the S7, but everyone's uses are of course different.

There's always the LeEco S3 and Pro 3, though I'm not sure how they've fared over time.

 

[Hereby]

What's the budget??  Also does she want iphone or android?

[Chaos_Sorcerer]

2 hours ago, Hereby said:

What's the budget??  Also does she want iphone or android?

Please read the OP. We've basically decided on an S6 Active.