What's your current smartphone brand?
| Haven't been posting around these forums for a while. I'm curious to see what kind of smartphones MAL community is using as their daily driver. Would you recommend your current phone to another person? I'm currently using Vivo V5s, a mid-range phone from 2 years ago. I personally didn't really like the software of Vivo phones, thus I don't really recommend this brand to Android enthusiast. |
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| I use IPhone at the moment, but I used Samsung and HTC in the past. |
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| Currently using an Android LG Smartphone. Not exactly the best phone, but it gets the job done. |
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| I'm currently using an Iphone 6s, I'm not a fan of Apple and I wouldn't recommend my cellphone at all, just using because my old one was in a terrible state and this one came at hand. I was interested in the new Zenphone 6, but gettin a new phone now would be just a waste. |
| Samsung A5 2016 which I've had for almost 3 years. It's still doing great |
| I'm an Applefag, so yeah, I'm using an Iphone 8, there's that. |
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| As an advocate for free-software use of the products that I personally purchase, I cannot use an IPhone for more than 2 minutes. I own a somewhat out-dated Samsung S7 Edge. It's still in tip-top shape although I once cracked the screen while masturbating and had it replaced. |
| Currently, I'm using an iPhone 7 since about 1 or 2 years (new), but the battery life nowadays is rather disappointing. I don't like the newer iPhones, because of the missing Touch Button, so at most, I would get an iPhone 8. My whole family except my grandmother ofc uses only iPhones by now, since it's much easier to manage and use, plus, the system stays supported for several years Else, I did and do have from time to time connectivity problems with mobile Internet, but it might have been also just my provider |
| I got a redmi 5 plus a couple months ago. I'm personally not on my phone that much, so I guess it works well enough for me. The only thing I'm kind of annoyed about are the notification settings, bc they never work when you just set them through the app, you have to go and manually set them in the phone's notification settings for each app and that's like.. extra work I don't want to be doing? D: |
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| I have a flip phone that can't do much of anything but call and text, but I consider it a smart phone considering that I pay $3 a month for it compared to $30-$80 most people pay. Thats an anime plushie or a small figurine in savings every month! |
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| Huawei P9 and I'm actually pretty happy with it |
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| I use a Samsung s7 DiscoDespot said: This is someone who has his priorities straight !Thats an anime plushie or a small figurine in savings every month! |
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| I use Redmi Note 4, and I didn't even want this. Parents forced it on me when I got into University. Anyways, my usage is limited to music, whatsapp, and instagram (for the sfw porn). So far, it hasn't given me any issues. I'd recommend it to anyone who's as casual about phones as I am. |
| None — I'm that edgy. I have a tablet which has the internet capabilities except it doesn't do calls which I sometimes use for mobile internet but I really never find myself with the need to call when I'm outside and all of my contacts know to email me and not to call me. |
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| Samsung S9, which is a pretty damn good phone. S2 --> LG G3 --> Nexus 5X --> S7 Edge --> S9 has been my smartphone history as far as I remember. At this point I would probably only consider phones from the Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel lineups. Not that other brands are bad or anything, but those are what I know most about and feel most comfortable with. |
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| I have a samsung galaxy s9, which works pretty great. No complaints so far |
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| iPhone XR, been with Apple since the 4S lol. |
| Samsung Galaxy J5, really good phone |
| I have currently Samsung Galaxy S8. Before this one I had One Plus 5. They're both pretty nice. The reason I changed brand was just because One Plus phones have usually pretty massive screens and I like mine more compact. It's a matter of preference. However, I wouldn't ever use an iPhone over an Android. A lot of Apple's business strategies aim for exclusivity with the cost of user convenience (such as not using standard chargers and earbuds). This keeps the prices for them artificially high because anyone trying to make one for an Apple product has to pay royalties for the company. Not to mention Android phones just have a better customizability in general. Unless you have too much money and cannot use technology beyond their most basic features, I wouldn't recommend it. |
| lol. I hate smartphones. In fact, I can't stand phones in general and only use them when necessary to make calls, so I only use a cheapo flip phone. When I want a computer, I'll use a computer. When I want a camera, I'll use a camera. (A real one.) DiscoDespot said: I have a flip phone that can't do much of anything but call and text, but I consider it a smart phone considering that I pay $3 a month for it compared to $30-$80 most people pay. Please tell me the model and plan name so I can make the switch. I hate paying over $30 a month for my phone service when I hardly ever use it. |
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| i'm using a huawei right now but since the ban i'm not sure if i should switch or stay, i've been planning to get a new one this summer but i'm still not sure, any suggestions? do ya think the ban will be reversed? |
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LukaThe12th said: i'm using a huawei right now but since the ban i'm not sure if i should switch or stay, i've been planning to get a new one this summer but i'm still not sure, any suggestions? do ya think the ban will be reversed? I hope it will..I'm a Huawei user too. I got mine 2 years ago and it's working like a charm..I have no use for a new phone right now |
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tsubasa_ said: LukaThe12th said: i'm using a huawei right now but since the ban i'm not sure if i should switch or stay, i've been planning to get a new one this summer but i'm still not sure, any suggestions? do ya think the ban will be reversed? I hope it will..I'm a Huawei user too. I got mine 2 years ago and it's working like a charm..I have no use for a new phone right now Yup i got Huawei 3 years ago now, it still works pretty decent but need one with more storage and that works a bit faster~ Hope it's over soon or imma have to switch :blobsweat: |
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LukaThe12th said: tsubasa_ said: I hope it will..I'm a Huawei user too. I got mine 2 years ago and it's working like a charm..I have no use for a new phone right now Yup i got Huawei 3 years ago now, it still works pretty decent but need one with more storage and that works a bit faster~ Hope it's over soon or imma have to switch :blobsweat: I understand, we will know more after 19th August so let's hope :/ |
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tsubasa_ said: LukaThe12th said: Yup i got Huawei 3 years ago now, it still works pretty decent but need one with more storage and that works a bit faster~ Hope it's over soon or imma have to switch :blobsweat: I understand, we will know more after 19th August so let's hope :/ ooooo rly? i didn't even know abt that date LMFAO, thank you! I pray <3 |
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Yes Google will provied android updates till 19th August, what happens after that is still unclear but we'll see :^) |
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| ah i see, i can only pray then! :pepepray: |
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| I use Samsung only cause they're pretty much the last flagship smartphone to have a headphone jack, but with their new ONE UI update, I'm just waiting for my contract to expire so I chuck this pos down the river. |
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| A $40 LG with Android. It doesn't work very well. Too low of specs or something because it semi crashes with too intensive of activity |
| Been using an iPhone 6 for the past few years and it’s held up pretty well surprisingly |
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LukaThe12th said: i'm using a huawei right now but since the ban i'm not sure if i should switch or stay, i've been planning to get a new one this summer but i'm still not sure, any suggestions? do ya think the ban will be reversed? Why does that even matter? The OS Huawei is making is Android app compatible. https://www.techradar.com/news/huaweis-android-rival-is-incoming-and-will-be-compatible-with-play-store-apps If you want to keep the phone you have but keep it up to date install a custom rom. There are several available |
traed said: LukaThe12th said: i'm using a huawei right now but since the ban i'm not sure if i should switch or stay, i've been planning to get a new one this summer but i'm still not sure, any suggestions? do ya think the ban will be reversed? Why does that even matter? The OS Huawei is making is Android app compatible. https://www.techradar.com/news/huaweis-android-rival-is-incoming-and-will-be-compatible-with-play-store-apps oh really? i haven't followed recently, so it'll use the app store and everything with it too? No new OS with new play store etc??? |
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| iPhone X. I had an Android (Nexus 6P) for 2 years and loved it but I decided I wanted to see what it was like on the other side. |
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LukaThe12th said: traed said: Why does that even matter? The OS Huawei is making is Android app compatible. https://www.techradar.com/news/huaweis-android-rival-is-incoming-and-will-be-compatible-with-play-store-apps oh really? i haven't followed recently, so it'll use the app store and everything with it too? No new OS with new play store etc??? They probably would not be able to have Play Store preinstalled an alternative app store (though just the free apps iirc) exist already that many people use and works more or less the same way. It's not Android because that's brand property of Google. It probably is at least part Android based though if not entirely Android based. Also see my edit you had replied before I could send it. You are able to keep the phone you have now if you're only wanting a new phone out of being worried about dropped support for security updates. You just need to learn how to install custom roms and it will expand it's support for however long someone updates the code. |
traed said: LukaThe12th said: oh really? i haven't followed recently, so it'll use the app store and everything with it too? No new OS with new play store etc??? They probably would not be able to have Play Store preinstalled an alternative app store (though just the free apps iirc) exist already that many people use and works more or less the same way. It's not Android because that's brand property of Google. It probably is at least part Android based though if not entirely Android based. Also see my edit you had replied before I could send it. You are able to keep the phone you have now if you're only wanting a new phone out of being worried about dropped support for security updates. You just need to learn how to install custom roms and it will expand it's support for however long someone updates the code. yeah i know about what they're gonna do with phones already out there, they'll stop giving adnroid updates etc. The updates don't bother me that much, i NEED a new one either way, the choice is huawei of not huawei rly. If i'm going huawei i feel like if they create their own OS then it might take a while for them to have the support from many developers to release their apps on a new OS. If i don't go huawei that wouldn't be a problem hahaha |
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LukaThe12th said: traed said: They probably would not be able to have Play Store preinstalled an alternative app store (though just the free apps iirc) exist already that many people use and works more or less the same way. It's not Android because that's brand property of Google. It probably is at least part Android based though if not entirely Android based. Also see my edit you had replied before I could send it. You are able to keep the phone you have now if you're only wanting a new phone out of being worried about dropped support for security updates. You just need to learn how to install custom roms and it will expand it's support for however long someone updates the code. yeah i know about what they're gonna do with phones already out there, they'll stop giving adnroid updates etc. The updates don't bother me that much, i NEED a new one either way, the choice is huawei of not huawei rly. If i'm going huawei i feel like if they create their own OS then it might take a while for them to have the support from many developers to release their apps on a new OS. If i don't go huawei that wouldn't be a problem hahaha I don't think it will work in a way that anything has to be ported. |
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traed said: LukaThe12th said: yeah i know about what they're gonna do with phones already out there, they'll stop giving adnroid updates etc. The updates don't bother me that much, i NEED a new one either way, the choice is huawei of not huawei rly. If i'm going huawei i feel like if they create their own OS then it might take a while for them to have the support from many developers to release their apps on a new OS. If i don't go huawei that wouldn't be a problem hahaha I don't think it will work in a way that anything has to be ported. Ooooh i see, i'll keep that in mind! Thank you!! |
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| Pixel 3 got RMA'd so I have a 3a for the moment. Decent phone but I'm not much of a power user anyway. Great camera wasted on me. Nice to have though. I'm excited to see what cheaper flagship alternatives like the Zenfone 6 can do. Tell those darn phone makers to knock it off with the 4-figure price tags. Folding phones are neat to see but are clearly a gen 1 product (based off the Fold breaking and Huawei delay) and need some time before becoming a product that more people should buy. |
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| none im just using a dumb phone those $20 ones |
| iphone all day every day even though I don't have one right now rofl i blame my girl Lucy |
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Reina_Orikasa said: Pixel 3 got RMA'd so I have a 3a for the moment. Decent phone but I'm not much of a power user anyway. Great camera wasted on me. Nice to have though. I'm excited to see what cheaper flagship alternatives like the Zenfone 6 can do. Tell those darn phone makers to knock it off with the 4-figure price tags. Folding phones are neat to see but are clearly a gen 1 product (based off the Fold breaking and Huawei delay) and need some time before becoming a product that more people should buy. how does the 3a compare to the 3? I was considering the 3a for my next phone too actually, but my current phone has the same amount of RAM with the pixel 3a and I'm already getting aggresive app closes and it just doesn't run as smooth ever since I started doing more things with it. |
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Shoukaku said: Reina_Orikasa said: Pixel 3 got RMA'd so I have a 3a for the moment. Decent phone but I'm not much of a power user anyway. Great camera wasted on me. Nice to have though. I'm excited to see what cheaper flagship alternatives like the Zenfone 6 can do. Tell those darn phone makers to knock it off with the 4-figure price tags. Folding phones are neat to see but are clearly a gen 1 product (based off the Fold breaking and Huawei delay) and need some time before becoming a product that more people should buy. how does the 3a compare to the 3? I was considering the 3a for my next phone too actually, but my current phone has the same amount of RAM with the pixel 3a and I'm already getting aggresive app closes and it just doesn't run as smooth ever since I started doing more things with it. The 3 is better, but I think the 3a holds up quite nicely. The step down in processor power will be noticeable if you put the two side by side and the UFS vs eMMC difference shows in apps opening faster on the 3. But again, I'm not a power user and the difference is pretty negligible. Haven't noticed any aggressive memory management but then again I open like 5 apps max in the background. ~2.9GB of RAM used according to dev options. I've disabled Digital Wellbeing (not sure if it matters on the 3a). Depending on where you are there are better value phones out there but if you're looking for stock Android, guaranteed updates, and a really good camera, I think this is good for you. Otherwise there are good flagships out there for around the same price. |
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Reina_Orikasa said: Shoukaku said: how does the 3a compare to the 3? I was considering the 3a for my next phone too actually, but my current phone has the same amount of RAM with the pixel 3a and I'm already getting aggresive app closes and it just doesn't run as smooth ever since I started doing more things with it. The 3 is better, but I think the 3a holds up quite nicely. The step down in processor power will be noticeable if you put the two side by side and the UFS vs eMMC difference shows in apps opening faster on the 3. But again, I'm not a power user and the difference is pretty negligible. Haven't noticed any aggressive memory management but then again I open like 5 apps max in the background. ~2.9GB of RAM used according to dev options. I've disabled Digital Wellbeing (not sure if it matters on the 3a). Depending on where you are there are better value phones out there but if you're looking for stock Android, guaranteed updates, and a really good camera, I think this is good for you. Otherwise there are good flagships out there for around the same price. hey that's a great summary, thanks! I think I'll get the OnePlus 7 pro next week, I don't mind big phones as long as I get to trade it with the notch on the S10. I don't know if I can get used to it since the teardrop one on my sibling's phone is already too much for me. Was considering the 3a because the price isn't very far off from the oneplus 7 in my country |
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| A Motorola G4. Nothing spectacular, on the cheaper side of Android phones, but gets the job done as a smartphone. |
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