Looking for a new smartphone (1 Viewer)

[Todd Erwin]

It is time to retire my trusty LG G6, as it is beginning to lock up during crucial times.

I would prefer to stick with Android, but do not want a Samsung, and also do not want to spend a fortune.

 

[Dave Upton]

Hey Todd,

Sorry I missed this one. Right now my money is on the Pixel 5A or OnePlus 8T:

OnePlus 8T | Ultra Fast Charging. Ultra Smooth Scrolling.

Warp Charge 65, 120 Hz Fluid Display, QHD+, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 and 5G, 48 MP Quad Camera.

www.oneplus.com

 

[Todd Erwin]

Oh, and it would need to b compatible with Verizon.

 

[Dave Upton]

Oh, and it would need to b compatible with Verizon.

Both of these phones are available unlocked for 499 and work with Verizon

 

[DaveF]

It is time to retire my trusty LG G6, as it is beginning to lock up during crucial times.

I would prefer to stick with Android, but do not want a Samsung, and also do not want to spend a fortune.

I'm not very smart on Android phones. But from casual reading looks like the new Pixel 6 are great choices for Android users, especially if you want high-end features for mid-range pricing.

 

[Scott Merryfield]

I'm not very smart on Android phones. But from casual reading looks like the new Pixel 6 are great choices for Android users, especially if you want high-end features for mid-range pricing.

I like Samsung phones, but if I was to go with another brand the Pixel 6 would be my choice right now.

 

[Todd Erwin]

I jumped the Android ship and went with the iPhone 13 256Gb. I’m pretty happy so far.

 

[DaveF]

I jumped the Android ship and went with the iPhone 13 256Gb. I’m pretty happy so far.

In terms of “ecosystem”, how’s that work?

My impression is:

1) I’m an iPhone user and invested in the total Apple ecosystem. I can’t easily move to Android because my photos are in iPhoto, I use Apple Messages for talking with friends and family, my files are now stored in iCloud for access across all devices. I’d have to reinvent my digital life to move to not-Apple.

2) If you’re invested in Google’s ecosystem, you can bounce platforms because Gmail and Google Docs and etc apps or websites are available everywhere. You’re just buying the best ”container” for those apps, be it an iPhone or Android phone or whatever.

 

[Dave Upton]

In terms of “ecosystem”, how’s that work?

My impression is:

1) I’m an iPhone user and invested in the total Apple ecosystem. I can’t easily move to Android because my photos are in iPhoto, I use Apple Messages for talking with friends and family, my files are now stored in iCloud for access across all devices. I’d have to reinvent my digital life to move to not-Apple.

2) If you’re invested in Google’s ecosystem, you can bounce platforms because Gmail and Google Docs and etc apps or websites are available everywhere. You’re just buying the best ”container” for those apps, be it an iPhone or Android phone or whatever.

I actually went through the Google -> Apple transition last year, because I had to (long story short, I am a Type 1 diabetic and rely on some apps and devices that only work on Apple's ecosystem).

I was able to keep my photos pretty easily since I use Google Photos and that works well on iOS.

The apps were mostly available on both platforms, though it was a pain having to go through the list and download them one by one.

I avoid iCloud as much as possible to make my eventual return to Google's ecosystem easier, so rely on Google Drive, Dropbox etc as my storage where possible.

The one that I know will be painful is the eventual move away from iMessage back to SMS/RCS on Android. Apple has a form you can submit to have your number removed from iMessage but it's apparently a very inconsistent process and rife with challenges.

 

[Todd Erwin]

some apps and devices that only work on Apple's ecosystem

One of my biggest beefs with Android.