Smartphone Recomendations

[sharknado34]

I have been looking into smartphones for a little while now and its about time I upgrade. Any recomendations? I am am currently looking at samsung galaxy s8, s9, pixel 2. Anything I should know? If you have said phone would you buy it again/recommend it? I am open to other phone brands as well.

[aisle9]

I have a Pixel 2. It owns my soul. AMA.

 

Might want to wait until tomorrow to ask, though. I'm tired.

[DarkEnergy]

This depends on a lot of factors, but generally I'd say a Pixel, iPhone, or Samsung s8 or s9. Realize that with a Samsung, you'll probably never get android updates pushed to your device and bixby still exists (I think). The OnePlus 6 just released, I haven't looked up anything about it but maybe check it out. I'm currently waiting for the Pixel 3 so I can upgrade from my iPhone 5s. If you want to keep your phone as long as possible, iPhone. 

[TLCH723]

Low Budget - Moto G6

Mid Budget - 1+6(?), Pixel 2(+)

High Budget - iPhone X(+), Samsung s9(+)

[Commodus]

Before I give suggestions, I should ask a few questions:

 

How important is the camera to you?

 

Do you want a large screen, or do you want something more mid-sized?

 

Are you attached to Android, or willing to try iOS?

 

How important are timely OS updates?

 

That'll likely narrow things down a bit.

[sharknado34]

15 hours ago, Commodus said:

Before I give suggestions, I should ask a few questions:

 

How important is the camera to you?

 

Do you want a large screen, or do you want something more mid-sized?

 

Are you attached to Android, or willing to try iOS?

 

How important are timely OS updates?

 

That'll likely narrow things down a bit.

timely OS updates are really important. I want usb type c for certain. i would prefer mid to large sized screen, i will only get an android device. I don't care too much about camera. Budget is of no concern. I am leaning towards pixel xl 2, but the screen issues seem to be a little bit of a concern.

 

19 hours ago, aisle9 said:

I have a Pixel 2. It owns my soul. AMA.

 

Might want to wait until tomorrow to ask, though. I'm tired.

have you experience any screen issues like some people have?

[LukeSavenije]

maybe the upcomming OnePlus 6?

[sharknado34]

3 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

maybe the upcomming OnePlus 6?

does oneplus have timely os updates? and do they support the phones pretty well even if they are a year or two old?

[LukeSavenije]

they are still suporting the 3/3t as far as i know, but they may be a little late on the version updates compared to google and samsung

[sharknado34]

4 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

they are still suporting the 3/3t as far as i know, but they may be a little late on the version updates compared to google and samsung

doesn't samsung just cut off support for their phones after like a year or two though?

[LukeSavenije]

The compare against samsung or google wasnt for how long, but how fast they bring the updates out of the newest versions

[sharknado34]

8 minutes ago, LukeSavenije said:

The compare against samsung or google wasnt for how long, but how fast they bring the updates out of the newest versions

yeah, but is it true? I don't really plan on upgrading phones till I really need to, so continuous updates would be really nice. I am in college so I want the phone to be able to last me as long as possible, so having timely updates/continuous support is kinda needed for me.

Edited May 17, 2018 by sharknado34
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[LukeSavenije]

Its what you mean by support or updates. A lot of phones will give you about 2 years of new versions, but for example, I am using a huawei p8 lite with android 6 and for me it runs completely fine

[sharknado34]

Just now, LukeSavenije said:

Its what you mean by support or updates. A lot of phones will give you about 2 years of new versions, but for example, I am using a huawei p8 lite with android 6 and for me it runs completely fine

if I went for a samsung galaxy s series phone would it be worth going for the s9 verus the s8? I don't care about pictures that much... What do you think? If you were to buy a new phone today what would you get?

[LukeSavenije]

If you look at the phone without the camera, the s8 would probably be worth the price against the s9, but it will have shorter os support. I personally care a little more about the camera and would go for a p20 or a oneplus 6, if you can even get a huawei.

[aisle9]

4 hours ago, sharknado34 said:

timely OS updates are really important. I want usb type c for certain. i would prefer mid to large sized screen, i will only get an android device. I don't care too much about camera. Budget is of no concern. I am leaning towards pixel xl 2, but the screen issues seem to be a little bit of a concern.

 

have you experience any screen issues like some people have?

The screen issues are for the Pixel 2 XL, which does have a shitty, problem ridden LG display. The Pixel 2 screen is solid.

[sharknado34]

2 hours ago, aisle9 said:

The screen issues are for the Pixel 2 XL, which does have a shitty, problem ridden LG display. The Pixel 2 screen is solid.

rip thats unfortunate cause i like the look of the 2 xl better

[Commodus]

19 hours ago, sharknado34 said:

timely OS updates are really important. I want usb type c for certain. i would prefer mid to large sized screen, i will only get an android device. I don't care too much about camera. Budget is of no concern. I am leaning towards pixel xl 2, but the screen issues seem to be a little bit of a concern.

 

have you experience any screen issues like some people have?

In that case, it basically comes down to a Google Pixel 2 XL.  Essential is pretty good about updates (that's easy when you don't have too many buyers), but most other Android vendors are pretty lousy.

 

I've heard that the Pixel 2 XL's screen issues have largely faded away thanks to production refinements, but I don't own one and can't speak from experience.  The only reason I'd hesitate to get one is simply that a new version is likely coming in September or October, but if you can get a good deal on a Pixel 2 XL now, there's no point to waiting.

[sharknado34]

On 5/18/2018 at 12:39 PM, Commodus said:

In that case, it basically comes down to a Google Pixel 2 XL.  Essential is pretty good about updates (that's easy when you don't have too many buyers), but most other Android vendors are pretty lousy.

 

I've heard that the Pixel 2 XL's screen issues have largely faded away thanks to production refinements, but I don't own one and can't speak from experience.  The only reason I'd hesitate to get one is simply that a new version is likely coming in September or October, but if you can get a good deal on a Pixel 2 XL now, there's no point to waiting.

Thanks I think I will go for the pixel XL 2