Solved! Help me choose a new phone

#32

From what I saw its still in effect, but now it’s 1 time per account

#33

We are in the same boat. We use prepaid via Net10 and had decent service for years. Because of this we use the same phones for years. My wife got an iPhone 5 from a friend I used an iPhone 4 until my work required a newer phone to run its apps. I got a free Samsung Galaxy S4 from a friend that got the boot load loop bug, So I got an LG G4 it now has issues and needs to be replaced (all sorts of issues). So now we both need new phones. The wife wants an unlocked iPhone 8 and I trying to decide if I want the same or get a Android phone.

The issue with android phones is they seem to last about two years before they start having issues. I can’t afford to spend 800+ bucks on a new phone every two years.

The phones you have listed are the ones I have been drooling over for the last few months. They are all great phones. I really like the specs on the Galaxy S9 and the Huawei Mate 10 has good potential as well.

The research I found on the OnePlus 5 is it made not work on US cell towers as well as they would over seas.

#34

Have you thought about the Razer Phone? Its a nice big phone that is great for gaming and has nice audio. Another good choice would be the S9+. If I didn’t get my iPhone 8+ for free, I would have bought the S9+. Was my first choice.

#35

I looked at the Razor phone but from what I gathered it doesn’t work on Verizon, so that’s a no go for me.

@Element321 doesn’t it suck, when things go bad it seems everything does. These phones are great and it honestly took me using them to figure which one I wanted. The only phone I didn’t have hands on with was the oneplus, and Huawei phone since nobody has one around here.
Your right about how long android phones last, but I have to disagree at the same time because I have 4 year old androids that still work…heck even my galaxy s3 still works, but that screen is too small and it’s not gast enough anymore to handle my multi tasking

#36

I found they still work. But they are slower and many of the apps (at least the ones I use no longer work or they are sooo slow that I won’t use them). I have an iPhone and iPad that are around that 4 years if not older they still work but are slow. I find they are more stable than my Android devices of that same era.

If I could get my S4 running again without paying to get it fixed I would still be using that phone. It took decent pictures and was quick enough to get the job done.

#37

I saw on another post you ordered your phone. Which one did you end up ordering ?

#38

I ended up ordering the Galaxy s9+, the screen and speed sold me on it. Plus I was able to run multiple programs without slowdown so that’s what I need. The Pixel was great, but it gets screen burn in too easily. I had my music player on screen all night and when I got off work and went to a white screen I could still visibly see my media player on screen even though I had it closed

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#39

Sounds like a great option. I was thinking about the pixel but I may wait for the next version.

#40

For $300 the essential phone is easily the best value on the board. The camera has improved a great deal and you’ll be running stock Android with quick updates for awhile.

Personally, I’ve been drawn back into Apple. I just missed the ecosystem (iMessage, airdrop, apple watch, etc). If you look online you can find a near new iPhone X for like $600 and that makes it a great value.

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#41

I swayed away from the essential due to people having issues using it on Verizons network. Would have been an easy decision otherwise for the cost.
The iPhone x…I’m sorry to say is like @joshuad11 mentioned, it’s a mediocre design that is old compared to what android makers have to offer. Either way I’m happy for now with the decision on the s9 plus

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#42

My iPhone 6s accidentally fell into the toilet last weekend. I thought my phone must have broken. But when I took it out, I can’t image it could be used again…:joy:

Because I used our Karapax phone case, it prevented most of the water from entering the phone…:joy:

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#43

Ooooooh tounare very lucky :four_leaf_clover:

My wife the same thing but didn’t have a Karapax case on it and it didn’t survive :worried: :joy:

#44

Nice, good thing you had a case that worked. A case wouldn’t have mattered as the phone landed on a rock so both the tempered glass and screen underneath broke. Oh well, time for and upgrade

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#45

Depends on the kind of toilet you are using…hehehehe! :grin:

#46

I use KARAPAX Rise Case, it’s awesome!
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Heavy-Duty-Protection-Rotating-Kickstand/dp/B073S67T1S/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1524742347&sr=8-11&keywords=karapax

#47

The problem with samsung is that their UI is not the best. Last year samsung had the problems with the performance after some months. I’m a little bit scared that it could happen again

#48

That’s great. It’s not available in the UK

Only the Silk and Touch cases available for iPhone 7 etc

I think there may be one or 2 more for the iPhone X

I gave up waiting for the Breeze (iPhone 7plus ) a long time ago

#49

I’m sorry but I have never had any issues using Samsung phones, ANY phone will slow down when memor begins to get full and the app cache starts to take over. If you know how to clear your phone then you won’t uave any issues

#50

I believe @joshuad11 was saying the 8 was the old mediocre design not the X.

I think the X is a very compelling phone, especially if you can get it for less than the full retail price.

That being said, I love the s9 plus. The camera is amazing!

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#51

I have the iPhone 8 plus and it has been great for me. It’s fast and works well. The camera is amazing and iOS 11 is just fantastic.