General What phone should I buy next? -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

KidCarter93 · Aug 21, 2012

Hi everyone,

This thread is a continuation of this thread.

This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

*NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments

LooieENG · Aug 25, 2019

Hi everyone. Just wondering if the Pixel 3A will feel like a good upgrade (worth the £300) coming from an A2 Lite.

I have the A2 Lite right now. The specs are pretty good for the price, however it does feel slow from time to time in general use. Also it seems like the A3 is a downgrade with just a 720p screen, so I was thinking about getting a Pixel 3A.

The screen is similar size and resolution to the Pixel 3A but IPS not AMOLED, and it seems like the 3A suffers from the screen changing to purple/pink over time?

So other than the camera and better CPU/GPU/RAM are there any other improvements? I'm sure it will be an improvement, but Is it worth the money?

Nik1000 · Aug 28, 2019

Guys, what do you think about Iphone 8?

phaleg · Aug 28, 2019

Nik1000 said:
Guys, what do you think about Iphone 8?

I used Iphone 8+ and it is probably the best iphone for your penny worth... Camera is crazy good and it is waterproof, tested in the Italian (salty) sea

You may consider to save money with a Pocophone that also rocks when running gcamera and Lineage OS, besides, for the price that you can get an Iphone 8 or 8+, you can get a new Pixel 3a for example or a used 3XL :highfive:

Raresh T · Aug 28, 2019

Firestone_cz said:
Hi to all, any suggestion to small phone, max 135-140 mm height, approximately 5", Android based, min. 3 GB RAM? Thanks alot for possible feedback.

Since nowadays most phones are beyond 6 inches, I could recommend Samsung S6 or S7

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webdawg said:
Needs:
Rootable
Vanilla Android
Sprint
Replaceable Battery
SD Card

1-2 options. Not looking for expensive, but I do not really care about specs because I do not use android as a computer, just a phone. The area I am in has no 5g...

Anyone know if I can take advantage of the $25 kick start plan, and hotspot (hack) that thing to use sprint data for anything?

You could go for Samsung S8. It has a plethora of custom roms. Replaceable battery in 2019? Surely a myth.

cdoublejj · Aug 29, 2019

Headphone Jack
MUST HAVE Micro SD slot OR it will have to have 512gb or 1Tb models available (probably more than $600??)
6-8gb RAM
OLED
Decent battery
Android 9
A decent radio and reception (why i didn't get the Samsung A50/A70) *ATT*

In the $300-$500 range would be nice.

EDIT: i often work out side of cell and internet reception and my music collection alone is 220+ GB

colaxda · Aug 30, 2019

Can anyone suggest a smartphone that can be used both in USA and Canada? Huawei brand preferred.

Raresh T · Aug 30, 2019

cdoublejj said:
Headphone Jack
MUST HAVE Micro SD slot OR it will have to have 512gb or 1Tb models available (probably more than $600??)
6-8gb RAM
OLED
Decent battery
Android 9
A decent radio and reception (why i didn't get the Samsung A50/A70) *ATT*

In the $300-$500 range would be nice.

Mate, 512 GB on mobile seems a waste of money. I only got 64 and just on one occasion were they fully used, in 3 years.

You could go with the OnePlus 7 Pro, the 12 GB of ram version. It has 256 GB of storage

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colaxda said:
Can anyone suggest a smartphone that can be used both in USA and Canada? Huawei brand preferred.

Well, the OnePlus 7 pro works nicely in both USA and Canada (https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/oneplus-7-pro)

cdoublejj · Aug 30, 2019

Raresh T said:
Mate, 512 GB on mobile seems a waste of money. I only got 64 and just on one occasion were they fully used, in 3 years.

You could go with the OnePlus 7 Pro, the 12 GB of ram version. It has 256 GB of storage

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Well, the OnePlus 7 pro works nicely in both USA and Canada (https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/CA/oneplus-7-pro)

I looked at one plus no SD card slot. I often work outside of cell and internet/wifi reception and my MP3 collection is 220+ GB alone.

Raresh T · Aug 30, 2019

cdoublejj said:
I looked at one plus no SD card slot. I often work outside of cell and internet/wifi reception and my MP3 collection is 220+ GB alone.

You could go with S9+. Also, another tip, using the M4A instead of MP3 keeps the quality while reducing the size by half.

cdoublejj · Aug 30, 2019

well the S9+ does tick all the boxes and it's not $800 and it's only a year old

Raresh T · Aug 30, 2019

cdoublejj said:
well the S9+ does tick all the boxes and it's not $800 and it's only a year old

Indeed. Word of advice, most of the time go with flagships. There's a higher chance to have reliable custom roms (Operating System) than other versions, like A60 and so.

For example, my 2015 Samsung S6 runs a Android 9 custom rom. There's a high chance I could run Android Q as well.

cdoublejj · Aug 31, 2019

Raresh T said:
Indeed. Word of advice, most of the time go with flagships. There's a higher chance to have reliable custom roms (Operating System) than other versions, like A60 and so.

For example, my 2015 Samsung S6 runs a Android 9 custom rom. There's a high chance I could run Android Q as well.

i considered my oneplus x a mid range but, OP is known for allowing unlocked boot loaders it's shame they are anti SD card and headphone jack and only sell 128gb phones. the S9+ fits the bill it's no more than 1 year old and definitely under $800

JohnnyMurph · Sep 1, 2019

Needs:
Rootable (and can use xposed/magisk)
Two sim card slots
SD card slot if possible (it can't replace one of the sim card slots)
If no SD card slot then at least 64gb of space
Decent battery
About $500/600 (Canadian)
Most importantly a very good camera

The only reservation that I would have in buying any phone is a Huawei phone (due to the ban) as I ma unsure if it would effect anything in the future.

Raresh T · Sep 1, 2019

JohnnyMurph said:
Needs:
Rootable (and can use xposed/magisk)
Two sim card slots
SD card slot if possible (it can't replace one of the sim card slots)
If no SD card slot then at least 64gb of space
Decent battery
About $500/600 (Canadian)
Most importantly a very good camera

The only reservation that I would have in buying any phone is a Huawei phone (due to the ban) as I ma unsure if it would effect anything in the future.

Samsung S9 Plus

JohnnyMurph · Sep 1, 2019

Raresh T said:
Samsung S9 Plus

Does that phone have 1 12mp camera or two? The specs are a bit confusing

Raresh T · Sep 1, 2019

JohnnyMurph said:
Does that phone have 1 12mp camera or two? The specs are a bit confusing

YouTube is your best friend mate, in this matter. There you are going to find the right answer

lu99ke · Sep 3, 2019

JohnnyMurph said:
Does that phone have 1 12mp camera or two? The specs are a bit confusing

S9 plus has 2 cameras.

S9 has 1.

cdoublejj · Sep 4, 2019

oh man the S9+ is HUGE!! it's 6.2 inches i can barley operate my 5" OnePlus X with one hand even with a pop socket.

what a load of horse crap i hope the phone industry dies in a fire.

EDIT: the S9+ 128gb ca not be found in new condition unless it's $800 USD. (can get an a new S10 for $800) which means you won't get very much use out of a used one. i swear, sweat or body oils get in cell phones or something and make them fail pre maturely.

Raresh T · Sep 4, 2019

cdoublejj said:
oh man the S9+ is HUGE!! it's 6.2 inches i can barley operate my 5" OnePlus X with one hand even with a pop socket. what a load of horse crap i hope the phone industry dies in a fire.

EDIT: the S9+ 128gb ca not be found in new condition unless it's $800 USD. (can get an a new S10 for $800) which means you won't get very much use out of a used one. i swear, sweat or body oils get in cell phones or something and make them fail pre maturely.

I feel you man, had a hard time to upgrade from 4.7 to a 5.1 inch screen. And nowadays everything is 6+ inches. People love to have some giant phones. The problem is that there are slim chances to find a phone with 6+ gigs of ram below 6 inches. They are a dying breed

TimelySubpoena · Sep 4, 2019

I was hoping to get a low end phone that could run LineageOS, GrapheneOS, or some other secure/privacy OS other than Google's Android OS. Be nice if it was rootable and prepaid.

Lowend under 100 preferable.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

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