What are you current and next phones?

[lefty]

Current : Galaxy S5, stock TW, 5.1.1

Next : I don't know.

I still have 1 year left on my contract I think anyway

[sinok]

Current: Sony Z3 Compact, stock rom 5.1.1, nothing fancy

Next: No idea, maybe an Honor 7 or something like this

[leemajors]

Current - 6s

Next - 7s

[benefactor]

Current - G3

Next - G4? I like the G3, so I'd probably go with what I know.

[DJR210]

Current - G3

Next - G4? I like the G3, so I'd probably go with what I know.

V10 is already replacing the G4 as LG's new flagship phone.. but the G4 is straight and would probably be a lot cheaper

[313]

Current: S4

Next: idk

my contract has been up for a couple months. It just never feels like the right time to upgrade. Might try iPhone or that V10.

[ElNono]

current: 5s

likely next: plus 6s, or might just wait for 7

[ColinB]

Current: S6 active

Next: Don't really know. Don't keep up until I'm looking to upgrade.

[ChumpDumper]

Current: S5

Next: Dunno. Will see if they are still subsidizing phones with contracts in a year. Something free with a big screen.

[resistanze]

Current: Galaxy S5 and iPhone 6
Next: No plans to upgrade for 2+ years

[lefty]

Current: Galaxy S5 and iPhone 6
Next: No plans to upgrade for 2+ years
My nuggah

iPhone 6 for work? you hve to carry both phones every week day?

[DJR210]

Looking at the features of the V10, I dont really see the need to upgrade.. Same 1440p screen, same Snapdragon 808 processor.. Same 4 GB of RAM.. Same manual camera features.. The only addition would be the 2nd screen, but I don't really see that as reason to jump.

[lefty]

Looking at the features of the V10, I dont really see the need to upgrade.. Same 1440p screen, same Snapdragon 808 processor.. Same 4 GB of RAM.. Same manual camera features.. The only addition would be the 2nd screen, but I don't really see that as reason to jump.
I agree tbh

[DJR210]

I agree tbh

What's the word on HTC's new device? Would be nice to see HTC decide to be alphas again

[benefactor]

Looking at the features of the V10, I dont really see the need to upgrade.. Same 1440p screen, same Snapdragon 808 processor.. Same 4 GB of RAM.. Same manual camera features.. The only addition would be the 2nd screen, but I don't really see that as reason to jump.
Felt the same when reading up on it this morning. I'm a year in on my G3 and still plenty happy. I don't see any reason to get rid of it in the next year at the earliest.

[resistanze]

My nuggah

iPhone 6 for work? you hve to carry both phones every week day?

Yeah iPhone 6 is the company phone. It's actually my primary phone tbh, my S5 doesn't even have a SIM. I just use it for whatsapp cuz I don't want that shit I have there on my company phone :lol

[lefty]

Yeah iPhone 6 is the company phone. It's actually my primary phone tbh, my S5 doesn't even have a SIM. I just use it for whatsapp cuz I don't want that shit I have there on my company phone :lol
Using an iPhone, that sucks tbh

[SpursforSix]

Currently using Beats. Next? Beats again. No reason to change.

[DJR210]

Felt the same when reading up on it this morning. I'm a year in on my G3 and still plenty happy. I don't see any reason to get rid of it in the next year at the earliest.

The only pros from the G3 jump to a G4 or V10 would be the double in screen resolution, and iirc the G3 isn't a "Quantum IPS" or whatever they market this shit as.. The camera is also better with the pro features.

The screen does make a fucking huge difference, people always trip out on how sharp and clear the images are on it, but I've already gotten used to it.

[Cry Havoc]

Current: G4.

Next: Nothing planned. I fucking love this phone. :tu

[Cry Havoc]

http://i.imgur.com/QrJhmer.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/zqSFYSk.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/c66pIjz.jpg

[Venti Quattro]

C: Note 4.

N: Idk, maybe fuck Samsung and I'll get the 6P

[lefty]

C: Note 4.

N: Idk, maybe fuck Samsung and I'll get the 6P
http://33.media.tumblr.com/ff273702e8152ba135662c17025a00ff/tumblr_n03m7q4cQ41s4jjovo1_500.gif

[Venti Quattro]

http://33.media.tumblr.com/ff273702e8152ba135662c17025a00ff/tumblr_n03m7q4cQ41s4jjovo1_500.gif

Want to try pure Stock Android with specs and screen space that can match the Note line of phones. If it doesn't work out then there's always the Note 6.

[lefty]

Want to try pure Stock Android with specs and screen space that can match the Note line of phones. If it doesn't work out then there's always the Note 6.
At least the size of the Note line makes sense (Note features)

The 6P is just a big phone


But I woukd take a HipsterXus over an iPhone any day

[leemajors]

At least the size of the Note line makes sense (Note features)

The 6P is just a big phone


But I woukd take a HipsterXus over an iPhone any day

and you'd get 3D cucked :lol

[z0sa]

Have been on my otterboxed s4 for over two years now. Will grabbing the note 5 in exactly one week, at last :)

[Cry Havoc]

Have been on my otterboxed s4 for over two years now. Will grabbing the note 5 in exactly one week, at last :)

The Note 5 is massive. You should definitely handle it for a bit before you buy it. Hope you've got some big hands.

[z0sa]

The Note 5 is massive. You should definitely handle it for a bit before you buy it. Hope you've got some big hands.

I skipped out on the note 2 years ago and I've wondering what could have been. The note 5 is me making the up for that

[Cry Havoc]

I skipped out on the note 2 years ago and I've wondering what could have been. The note 5 is me making the up for that

Nice. The G4 is seriously the largest phone I could ever imagine owning. It's right at the top end of what's comfortable for me to hold.

[DarrinS]

Current: Note 3
Next: Probably latest iPhone, but I don't really give a f about phones, so who knows

[DJR210]

Nice. The G4 is seriously the largest phone I could ever imagine owning. It's right at the top end of what's comfortable for me to hold.

This. Hard to operate with one hand

[313]

Almost bought an iphone yesterday lol Think I'm leaning towards the 6p though.

[Cry Havoc]

http://i.imgur.com/bFPKdmE.jpg

Shot this yesterday. Man, I absolutely love this G4. It's the perfect phone.

[fmedrano1977]

Current: m9
Next: m10?

[spurraider21]

current - an iphone
next - an iphone

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/en.futurama/images/7/7e/Brainslug.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20090504195508

[lefty]

Nice. The G4 is seriously the largest phone I could ever imagine owning. It's right at the top end of what's comfortable for me to hold.
S5 is the biggest phone I can imagine owning tbh - :cry I have tiny girly hands

But again, we can adjust, and the knock on screen to wake up is convenient.


If Sammy doesn't go back to both removable battery and micro SD, my next phone will probably be LG

[Cry Havoc]

S5 is the biggest phone I can imagine owning tbh - :cry I have tiny girly hands

But again, we can adjust, and the knock on screen to wake up is convenient.


If Sammy doesn't go back to both removable battery and micro SD, my next phone will probably be LG

I get about 4 SOT with my G4, but it almost doesn't matter considering I have a spare battery sitting in my pocket the entire time.

The real value though, is that my phone's shelf-life isn't hard-wired to the battery that's in it. My Nexus 5 was starting to really show some signs of battery age at the end. With my G4, I can drop a new battery in and use it for as long as I please until I get sick of it because they found a way to mount SLR quality lenses into cell phones. :P

[lefty]

I get about 4 SOT with my G4, but it almost doesn't matter considering I have a spare battery sitting in my pocket the entire time.

The real value though, is that my phone's shelf-life isn't hard-wired to the battery that's in it. My Nexus 5 was starting to really show some signs of battery age at the end. With my G4, I can drop a new battery in and use it for as long as I please until I get sick of it because they found a way to mount SLR quality lenses into cell phones. :P

thats the beauty of it

Your battery dieded? you have a sealed phone?

Good luck :lol


One of my friend had an M8 and the screen got slightly separated because the battery swelled

:lol sealed phones

:lol paying 100 dollars extra for more storage, when it's possible to get a micro SD card for cheap

[leemajors]

thats the beauty of it

Your battery dieded? you have a sealed phone?

Good luck :lol


One of my friend had an M8 and the screen got slightly separated because the battery swelled

:lol sealed phones

:lol paying 100 dollars extra for more storage, when it's possible to get a micro SD card for cheap

keep this in your purse:

http://www.amazon.com/KMASHI-15000mAh-External-Portable-Powerful/dp/B00JP8MZGK

[leemajors]

also, lithium ion batteries really haven't changed a whole lot in the last 24 years, which is sad. everything else leaps forward, but we are stuck with 20+ year old battery tech for all portable devices.

[lefty]

keep this in your purse:

http://www.amazon.com/KMASHI-15000mAh-External-Portable-Powerful/dp/B00JP8MZGK Venti Quattro, any good purse you can recommend tbh?

[Venti Quattro]

Venti Quattro, any good purse you can recommend tbh?

Put it in a bomb vest

[leemajors]

Venti Quattro, any good purse you can recommend tbh?

I bought one on a gold box when they were $12, it's pretty solid.

[lefty]

Put it in a bomb vest
wtf lol


I bought one on a gold box when they were $12, it's pretty solid.
:lol i was kidding, fuck external batteries

[Venti Quattro]

I hope the next Nexus in 2016 would be as good or better than the 6P. I'm off my contract on October 2016... Perfect time to buy a Nexus, if it's any good. Otherwise I'm staying with the Samsung Purse

[leemajors]

wtf lol


:lol i was kidding, fuck external batteries

ehh, you already want to carry around spares, why not?

[lefty]

ehh, you already want to carry around spares, why not?
I prefer a spare battery to an external one tbh

[leemajors]

I prefer a spare battery to an external one tbh

I only really take it on trips, I wfh and keep my phone charged.

[lefty]

I only really take it on trips, I wfh and keep my phone charged.
I have spare batteries in my shoes, pocketsm underarms, etc


Actually I dont even have one yet, but I'm planning on buying it :lol

[Cry Havoc]

ehh, you already want to carry around spares, why not?

It's way more annoying to have to wait for a phone to charge from an external than just slap a new battery in and go on your way. Internal batteries are smaller, also. The 3000mAh battery in the G4 is about as thick as a half dollar. Easy to port around. Most external batteries are larger and somewhat more cumbersome.

[MultiTroll]

^^^^^^
Zerolemon.com
7500 and 7800 mAh fits many Gs.
Lasts a long time before charges.

[anakha]

Just got myself the Nexus 6P. More than happy with it.

If the Pixel C wasn't utter shit I might have targeted that as my next purchase.

[lefty]

This phone is currently at 99 bucks

Not bad for the price tbh

https://youtu.be/giqfLdGFAJ8

[vander]

This phone is currently at 99 bucks

Not bad for the price tbh

https://youtu.be/giqfLdGFAJ8

it was $99 for a few days last week, $150 now. amazing for the price, I should have bought 2

[lefty]

it was $99 for a few days last week, $150 now. amazing for the price, I should have bought 2
Yup

[DMC]

Currently have the S6.

[Drachen]

Currently have the S6.

Battery life inexplicably got better a week or so ago. Like a lot better

[lefty]

Currently have the S6.


Battery life inexplicably got better a week or so ago. Like a lot better
How do you guys like it so far?


Haven't made the switch from my S5 because :

- water resistant and dust proof
- removable battery
- extra storage
- people make fun of the ugly back, but its texture makes it really grippy


I do like some of the features of the S6 though:

- better camera for night shots and OIS (the S5 takes great daytime pics though)
- better fingerprit scanner
- OS theming : fuck Lollipop and its white background :flipoff; I had to download 3rd party dialer, SMS, file manager apps with dark theme options, because the stock ones have ugly/blinding white backgrounds


Other thant that, the S5 is still a great phone

[Drachen]

I actually have an s6 personally and an s5 for work :lol
The s6 is great for all the reasons that you mentioned and up until a couple of weeks ago I would not have recommended it because of battery, but now, all of a sudden it lasts all day from about 7am and still has about 30% when I get home from work at ~6:30. No change in use, they must have fixed something. Now I'm pretty happy with it. I still want to go back to a nexus, but not as badly.

The s5 dialer is shit. I don't take pictures with it. I haven't even tried the fingerprint thing because someone told me it's terrible. The s6 is great for this. I use hangouts for messaging.. Other than that, I've left the s5 pretty much alone. I really only use that phone for mobile email. Most of the time I give my personal phone or for work purposes.

[lefty]

I actually have an s6 personally and an s5 for work :lol
The s6 is great for all the reasons that you mentioned and up until a couple of weeks ago I would not have recommended it because of battery, but now, all of a sudden it lasts all day from about 7am and still has about 30% when I get home from work at ~6:30. No change in use, they must have fixed something. Now I'm pretty happy with it. I still want to go back to a nexus, but not as badly.

The s5 dialer is shit. I don't take pictures with it. I haven't even tried the fingerprint thing because someone told me it's terrible. The s6 is great for this. I use hangouts for messaging.. Other than that, I've left the s5 pretty much alone. I really only use that phone for mobile email. Most of the time I give my personal phone or for work purposes.

Thanks :tu

Did you recently get a firmware update?

As for the S5 fingerprint scanner it's not that bad tbh
The S6 one is just more convenient

I use ExDialer pro with a dark material theme lol

[313]

Iphone 6s. I've had it for a couple months now, it's alright. I think I'm only going to keep it for a year, then get the new Nexus next year.

[lefty]

No removable battery, but better camera, bigger battery and micro-SD and water resistance

This is probably my next phone tbh :


Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge To Bring Back MicroSD Card Slot And Water Resistance

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/01/04/venturebeat-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-rumored-to-bring-back-microsd-card-slot-and-water-resistance-drop-down-to-a-12mp-camera/

[benefactor]

So I scratched the fucking lens to my camera and now it won't focus. However, I found out my upgrade is right around the corner...so it looks like I'll be getting the G4.

[resistanze]

No removable battery, but better camera, bigger battery and micro-SD and water resistance

This is probably my next phone tbh :


Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge To Bring Back MicroSD Card Slot And Water Resistance

http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/01/04/venturebeat-galaxy-s7-and-s7-edge-rumored-to-bring-back-microsd-card-slot-and-water-resistance-drop-down-to-a-12mp-camera/

Thought about getting a refurbished S7 tbh. Still cant justify the price since the iPhone 7 is my primary phone.

[lefty]

I got the S8 :cry :D

[apalisoc_9]

I got the S8 :cry :D

what plan?

I'm waiting for boxing day deals for an s8 or pixel 2. In store credit going to bw huge in best buy or the source.

A 300 dollar in store will make me get a switch.

[lefty]

what plan?

I'm waiting for boxing day deals for an s8 or pixel 2. In store credit going to bw huge in best buy or the source.

A 300 dollar in store will make me get a switch.

It's 0 bucks with Robbers , had some balance left on my contract but a friend of friend works at Robbers, going to cancel the balance fees.

Btw Pixel has no headphone jack.

Also, Bixby voice is cool tbh

[spurraider21]

wifey needs a new phone. she's been attached to her bum-ass LG phone which is already falling apart 2 years after getting it :lol. we're not under contract (i would never finance a phone, that's just code for buying something i can't afford)

we've been with AT&T, currently paying about ~100/mo for our wireless/data plan between the two of us. no issues with the service, so no reason to switch out at this point. seeing that they currently have a BOGO deal on newer phones. i've had my iphone 6 for over 4 years now. still runs fine, but getting a newer phone wouldn't hurt.

only thing is, the BOGO deal requires you do be on an unlimited data plan, which for me would cost ~40/mo more than i'm paying now. granted, a "free" phone would basically make up for the first ~20 months of those increased payments, after which i'm stuck with an unlimited plan, when we barely use data (we're sharing 5GB/mo now, and have no issues with it)

thinking of just buying her a phone and being done with it, but then again while my phone is doing fine now, i'd probably be needing an upgrade in the next year or two anyway

edit: :lol if i'm understanding it right, you need to add a new line as well? fuck that

[ElNono]

wifey needs a new phone. she's been attached to her bum-ass LG phone which is already falling apart 2 years after getting it :lol. we're not under contract (i would never finance a phone, that's just code for buying something i can't afford)

we've been with AT&T, currently paying about ~100/mo for our wireless/data plan between the two of us. no issues with the service, so no reason to switch out at this point. seeing that they currently have a BOGO deal on newer phones. i've had my iphone 6 for over 4 years now. still runs fine, but getting a newer phone wouldn't hurt.

only thing is, the BOGO deal requires you do be on an unlimited data plan, which for me would cost ~40/mo more than i'm paying now. granted, a "free" phone would basically make up for the first ~20 months of those increased payments, after which i'm stuck with an unlimited plan, when we barely use data (we're sharing 5GB/mo now, and have no issues with it)

thinking of just buying her a phone and being done with it, but then again while my phone is doing fine now, i'd probably be needing an upgrade in the next year or two anyway

edit: :lol if i'm understanding it right, you need to add a new line as well? fuck that

I switched out AT&T to a pre-paid for $40/mo (with autopay), and just buy the phones outright whenever I feel like doing so. Barely use any data, and if I go over whatever limit, it just throttles. No contract either.

I've an iPhone X, so, barring the battery swap in a year or so, I don't think I'll be upgrading any time soon. I also have a Xs Max with Verizon from work, and it's basically the same phone, tbh, just a bit larger...

[spurraider21]

I switched out AT&T to a pre-paid for $40/mo (with autopay), and just buy the phones outright whenever I feel like doing so. Barely use any data, and if I go over whatever limit, it just throttles. No contract either.

I've an iPhone X, so, barring the battery swap in a year or so, I don't think I'll be upgrading any time soon. I also have a Xs Max with Verizon from work, and it's basically the same phone, tbh, just a bit larger...
Didn’t even know that was a thing. Seems like going prepaid is just objectively cheaper. From quick research main caveats are you can’t finance a phone (which i wouldn’t do anyway) and that supposedly you have lower priority for data when it bottlenecks, but we’re fairly exclusively on WiFi with the exception of using Navi on the road which barely uses data. Thanks for heads up.

Will look into buying at the store or through some service like Swappa, and ultimately switch to prepaid

[millennial tardfart]

New phones are the biggest waste of money. Everyone wants to have the latest shiny new toy. But the hardware and software is pretty much the same as the model before. As long as you don't clutter up your phone with needless apps, that Iphone3 you had years ago will do the same stuff as your brand new $1000 Iphone 10. But you've now spent probably $5000 to have all of the latest versions.

[DJR210]

I refuse to pay laptop price for a phone.. that being said I recently got an LG G8 ThinQ, and I must say I really like this phone so far. Huge upgrade from the G4

[ElNono]

New phones are the biggest waste of money. Everyone wants to have the latest shiny new toy. But the hardware and software is pretty much the same as the model before. As long as you don't clutter up your phone with needless apps, that Iphone3 you had years ago will do the same stuff as your brand new $1000 Iphone 10. But you've now spent probably $5000 to have all of the latest versions.

Andy stop being a cheap ass. That Motorola flip phone was cool back in the 90’s tbh

[Joseph Kony]

i have a Sony Xperia XZ premium, pretty solid for my purposes

[koriwhat]

New phones are the biggest waste of money. Everyone wants to have the latest shiny new toy. But the hardware and software is pretty much the same as the model before. As long as you don't clutter up your phone with needless apps, that Iphone3 you had years ago will do the same stuff as your brand new $1000 Iphone 10. But you've now spent probably $5000 to have all of the latest versions.

not i. i recently got an samsung A6 and it works fine for me.

[spurraider21]

anybody have experience with swappa?

[Reck]

New phones are the biggest waste of money. Everyone wants to have the latest shiny new toy. But the hardware and software is pretty much the same as the model before. As long as you don't clutter up your phone with needless apps, that Iphone3 you had years ago will do the same stuff as your brand new $1000 Iphone 10. But you've now spent probably $5000 to have all of the latest versions.

:lol How are you this cheap?

:lol Also thinking older Iphones would still work at this stage. IOs 10 wont even work with newer models properly anymore.

[spurraider21]

:lol How are you this cheap?

:lol Also thinking older Iphones would still work at this stage. IOs 10 wont even work with newer models properly anymore.
huh? im still on my iphone 6 and it works just fine. main issue is memory, as mine was a lowly 16GB model

[Reck]

huh? im still on my iphone 6 and it works just fine. main issue is memory, as mine was a lowly 16GB model

Had a 6S running on that IOS and had a plethrora of issues ranging from fast battery drain as well as not being allowed to download certain apps from the store because of incompatibility.

[spurraider21]

Had a 6S running on that IOS and had a plethrora of issues ranging from fast battery drain as well as not being allowed to download certain apps from the store because of incompatibility.
ive never encountered that issue, but i'm not that app crazy. i always install the new ios as soon as available, mostly out of habit. but my phone performance feels just fine after 4+ years. i wont get a new phone till the wheels fall off tbh

calls/texts/emails make up of probably at least 85% of my cell phone usage