Samsung Note 10+, i read manga so large screen is nice for that, and at the time i bought it it was among the largest screens, i also really like the pen, and use it for quick note taking. It was also my first large purchase after getting a new job, so that was fun.
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Motorola One 5G Ace.
Every time I've had to get a new phone, I've gone on GSMArena and to me it always seems Motorola's midranges have the best bang for your buck, at least in my price range. I kinda don't like how they promised Android 12 and didn't deliver, but I've heard some things that make me think that's a blessing in disguise. Even if I could go iPhone, I wouldn't, I like having control that Apple won't allow me. I probably wouldn't go more expensive if I could either (there's a part of me that wants a Razr for coolness reasons, but I know foldables are still super fragile)
Samsung Flip 3 because it folds. I like having a compact phone. (I sometimes miss my iPhone SE)
Android 12 on my Moto G Stylus 5G (2022).
This phone is an overall excellent value in the US. A drawback to some is the paucity of Android updates, but the new restrictions present in Android 14 have me relieved that I bought a phone that will never "upgrade" to that OS.
Android, because a) I planned to do some app programming and b) I didn't want to step into Apple's walled garden and Microsoft couldn't be relied upon to stick with it (and didn't).
Samsung because it's pretty much the only player that isn't a Chinese company.
iPhone 12, wanted something that would be supported for a long time and with prompt security updates. Also have an iPad and Apple Watch so the integration is nice. On the desktop though I run Kubuntu which would integrate better with Android.
Poco X3 NFC with xiaomi.eu ROM.
Samsung XCover Pro 6. Because it's the only phone out there with a removable battery on the fly. Takes me 15 seconds to pop in my second fully charged battery. Because I'm ADD and constantly forget to charge my phone. When I'm out the door about to drive my 55 mile commute to work I want a fully charged battery and my car won't charge the battery properly.
Oh, and it's INDESTRUCTIBLE. I fell with the phone in my right hand, landed my full 200 lb on my hand, phone back against the bike path asphalt, phone back sliding on asphalt for 2 feet with my full fallen 200 lb landing only on the phone. I ask friends to point out the scratch on the case from the fall, and they can't until I point it out to them.
Huh, interesting choice. I think a normal non-rugged phone with a case is still a better option. Power banks > swappable batteries in my opinion. I always put a powerbank in my pocket and whenever I'm not using it, I just connect it to my powerbank and leave both in my pocket, so I never have low battery on my phone and I have zero downtime. Speaking of downtime, make sure you disable automatic updates on your phone, I read a news story about someone needing to make an emergency call and found out their phone was automatically updating. Best time to update is when you are certain that there wouldn't be an emergency for the duration of the update. Preferrably when you are near family members so you can use their phone if there's an emergency.
Anyways, isn't the Xcover for corporation only? How did you manage to buy it for personal use?
Pixel 6a, it's functional, effective, decent quality, budget, etc. That's it really.
A Redmi note 10 with a custom ROM without google called SpiceOs
iPhone here.
Even though I use Linux on my laptops/desktop I feel as if the ancillary Apple ecosystem cannot be beat. I use the Apple TV along with it and it just works too well and without ads. Not to mention the Apple Watch
I also have my diabetic equipment paired to it. My insulin pump and glucose monitor work with my phone. (Only supported on iPhone atm)
Iβd been using Android since the iPhone 3GS, but I got tired of the huge Android phones, that I could barely hold properly.
I ended up getting the iPhone 13 Mini. Itβs the perfect size and itβs still a powerful phone.
I also came to love the Apple ecosystem. Everything work so good in tandem.
iPhone 11 iOS 16. Suits my needs pretty well. iOS is just so much nicer to use than android
Nicer to use than a Samsung, sure but not nicer than a real Android.
Is it though? Every Android phone I have encountered (even higher end ones) just seem worse