Your current and next phone. - Smartphone general

[The Repeated Meme]

This is a topic for discussing your current smartphone, how satisfied you are with it, and if/when you plan on upgrading and which phone you would upgrade to and why.

I currently own a Galaxy 9+. I am more or less satisfied with it, but I will not be returning to Samsung ever again due to their anti-repair practices which you can read more about here or watch Louis Rossman's video about it below.

In short, Samsung is becoming more like Apple and I hate it.

Further, my current phone does not have the option of unlocking my bootloader, which means root is out of the question; making it harder to block ads in certain circumstances. Since I can't root my phone, I have to use workarounds such as using modified apks, using dns66 (which would block ads but would also replace my VPN, as you can't run 2 vpns at the same time), or finding an app that doesn't have ads to begin with.

Now I only have 3 options of phone brands to choose from if I want to keep Xfinity Mobile and Xfinity (which I bundle together to save money, not to mention they are the best in my area). Since Xfinity mobile only allows approved devices on it's network, I only get 3 choices; Apple, Samsung, or Pixel. Apple is out of the question for obvious reasons and Samsung is out for the reasons outlined previously. Other brands are available but just aren't as good. Pixel seems like the only option that fits all my requirements, so when the time comes I'll be getting a Pixel 5. Also, historically, Pixels have been easier to repair than most other mainstream phones. iFixit does not currently have a reparability score for the Pixel 5, but the Pixel 4a is rated a 6, so I suspect the Pixel 5 will be rated similarly.

 

[byuu]

Since Xfinity mobile only allows approved devices on it's network,

Wait so you can't just buy an unlocked phone and put the old SIM in?
How is that even legal?

 

[Daddy's Little Kitten]

I wanna get that flip phone Samsung has. I don't care.

 

[仙草茶]

Just be a good consoomer and report to your local apple store on launch day for newest iPhone.

 

[melty]

Current: OnePlus
Future: OnePlus

 

[The Repeated Meme]

Wait so you can't just buy an unlocked phone and put the old SIM in?
How is that even legal?

You misunderstand. yes, you can buy an unlocked phone and use xfinity mobile, but the device has to be on it's 'approved devices' list, otherwise there is no guarantee the phone will work correctly with it's network. You don't have to buy a phone from xfinity mobile to guarantee compatibility, you just have to make sure your device is approved (and unlocked if not purchased from xfinity mobile)

I switched to Xfinity mobile because it was cheaper to bundle with my internet. And xfinity is the best provider where I live.

It's the Phone you're transferring to a new network, not the SIM card. Whenever you bring your own device you must get a new SIM from the new network. There may be certain exceptions to this but this is generally how moving to a new network works. After all, it wouldn't make much sense to use an At&t sim card to be on T-mobile's network, would it?

Current: OnePlus
Future: OnePlus

The Oneplus 6T was my device before I switch to Samsung. At the time, the 6t was not fully compatible with xfinity mobile, so I sold it and used the money to help pay for an s9+.

Xfinity is just so much better that it's worth the lack of choices for phones; and I can generally find a fully-compatible phone.

 

[byuu]

but the device has to be on it's 'approved devices' list, otherwise there is no guarantee the phone will work correctly with it's network.

Sounds like bullshit to sell you an expensive flagship phone when you could just get something cheap and reliable like a Moto G.

 

[Car Won't Crank]

Gonna be using my Pixel until the battery degrades to the point it's a hassle to use. I miss the days of replaceable batteries.

 

[The Repeated Meme]

Sounds like bullshit to sell you an expensive flagship phone when you could just get something cheap and reliable like a Moto G.

Moto Phones are generally compatible. They even sell a few of them in their store. And I don't disagree with you, it's a very monopolistic practice. But there may be something I'm missing.

I don't really care though, because they're the best. It's just BETTER. Whatever they're doing with their network works incredibly well. I've never had an issue with coverage or features such as wifi calling like I've had with other carriers. I would rather be restricted in the phones I'm able to use as a trade-off for ensuring everything works 100% the way it should. Plus I don't care cause I'm not interested in cheap phones anyway, I use my phone constantly and I want to be nice and fast.

Gonna be using my Pixel until the battery degrades to the point it's a hassle to use. I miss the days of replaceable batteries.

Ugh, I know. I remember the galaxy s5 and how I could swap out their shitty oem battery for like a 7800mah one.

 

[GHTD]

Xfinity Mobile is the exact reason I want Spectrum to stop bothering me about Spectrum Mobile. It's dogshit de-prioritized Verizon service, it's not good.

I'M HAPPY WITH VISIBLE AND IT HAS NO PRIORITY CAPS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

 

[Red Hood]

I use a rotary phone.

For texting.

 

[User names must be unique]

Huawei p-smart (2017 release) blew my dick off how good it was for the price point (£150) and it's pretty tough barely a scratch on it despite the neglect I've shown it. The camera sucks, though I can count on one hand the times that actually mattered. It's definitely feeling sluggish now though, probably all those new wiretaps from the Chinese government.

My next phone will be whatever looks good between £150-250 when the battery life or slowness of my current phone gets on my nerves. I always pay up front for a sim free contract-less phone don't see the point when pay as you go plans are so good.

 

[A_Skellington]

I wanna get that flip phone Samsung has. I don't care.

The flip or fold? A coworker has a folding one and it's a bit of a gimmick right now.

 

[Daddy's Little Kitten]

The flip or fold? A coworker has a folding one and it's a bit of a gimmick right now.

This one.

I like it. I don't care if it's a gimmick. I must consoom.

 

[No. 7 cat]

I've a Samsung Galaxy S7 which hasn't broken despite my frequent carelessness, which is alright.

 

[The Mass Shooter Ron Soye]

I wanna get that flip phone Samsung has. I don't care.

These debuted at like $1,300? Eventually the Chinese knockoffs will get the Flip and Fold down to $200.

It does make me feel nostalgia for my old flip phone.

 

[Kosher Dill]

Currently: Samsung S10. I'm hoping by the time entropy claims this one, Linux phones will have all the kinks worked out.

 

[The Repeated Meme]

Xfinity Mobile is the exact reason I want Spectrum to stop bothering me about Spectrum Mobile. It's dogshit de-prioritized Verizon service, it's not good.

I'M HAPPY WITH VISIBLE AND IT HAS NO PRIORITY CAPS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

I haven't noticed any de-prioritization with xfinity mobile, I can easily get 100mbits inside; the same as my cable internet.

Wait so you can't just buy an unlocked phone and put the old SIM in?
How is that even legal?

Wait, I think I understand what you're saying. Like what if I were to put an xfinity mobile SIM into a device that doesn't officially support xfinity mobile? Well the answer to that is, it depends on the device. Some devices may be accepted despite not being officially approved. With others, some features may be disabled or not work correctly, and some may not work entirely.

 

[Long Tongue Silver]

Just be a good consoomer and report to your local apple store on launch day for newest iPhone.

Fuck that.
> Reports to the nearest Best Buy on launch day for newest Pixel phone.

 

[Trans Fat 41g]

I use a Xiaomi Redmi 9. Gets the job done, and I was able to remove most of the stock miui apps, replacing them with simple tools. Hopefully Arch Linux mobile takes off, or some other non-bloaty Linux distro for mobile takes the stage.