Smartphone suggestions?

[nogutsnoglory]

My contract is up and I need a new phone. I think I'd like a droid but have no clue what's good these days.

Any new smartphones you suggest?

 

[VeganOstomy]

What phone are you currently using? What features are you most interested in (battery life? Big screen? Expandable memory card?)

I'm an Android fan and my current device (which I absolutely couldn't be without) is the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - the Note 3 is out and it's better, but the Note-series phones are large. That could be a deal-breaker.

On the up side, they feature a special pen that allows you to handwrite, draw and do other things with the pen. It's a unique feature.

The Nexus 5 by google is a very affordable phone with "stock android", which means it doesn't have any bloatware added on by the manufacturer/carrier. It also happens to be one of the best Android phones out there and it's more pocketable than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

I couldn't give you much info on Windows Phones and if you're an Apple fan, well, you don't have many options but one. The iPhone 5s.

 

[ZestforZen]

Hi, I did have a samsung galaxy 2 but dropped it into a drain in my street and drowned it. I've subsequently had an iPhone 4. Overall I way prefer the iPhone, maybe because i have other apple products and they all sync together, also I find it more intuitive. It doesn't have much memory though which is pretty annoying so check this.

I did a Facebook poll of my friends prior to buying the galaxy, around half preferred iPhone and half preferred the Samsung!

 

[PVail]

Iphone is great, syncs with all my other devices at home and I have an App called "Toilet finder" which will locate loo's anywhere in any country in europe via GPS. Excellent phone lol

Peter

 

[rygon]

I've used an iphone but didnt really like it. I've had a couple of HTC phones which I love and my next phone will most probably that, unless I can be swayed by a galaxy

Although bear in mind most smart phones will lose battery life after 24hrs...

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Thanks guys it's so confusing with all the model numbers s3,4 etc. I definitely don't want an iPhone so I'm only looking at the others.

My main concern is battery life and something about the same size as iPhone.

 

[poopaholic]

My last phone was a HTC EVO something . I loved it . It was very easy to use . Due to switching carriers I now have a Galaxy S2 . The phones are very similar . I believe the galaxy has a better battery life .

 

[IJP]

NGNG, don't give up on the the iPhone - not only does it make telephone calls but it also allows me to bore people at dinners about how wonderful it is. There's no going back ...

Twitter: _IJP_

 

[SarahD]

I have a Samsung Galaxy Fame and LOVE it. My last phone was HTC Smart Black and that was also good, very easy to use and lasted well - I had it for two years and only changed phones because I wanted something with wifi, it still works perfectly.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I have narrowed my search down to Droid Maxx and Galaxy S4. I like that the Maxx has a great battery life but like the features and look of the S4 more. I am being way too picky here as they are both great phones!

 

[akiva]

S4 all the way. I have one, my mum has one, my step dad has one, my sister and my boyfriend have s3's.

My S4 can last 48hours without a charge (its about 8months old at this point) but if i'm playing games its massively reduced.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

Argh now you are making me confused again. OK, make your case why S4 over Maxx?

 

[akiva]

The flexibility that I get from my S4 is what I like
- the battery life
- the ability to have apps on the SD card
- the signal (I know that depends on the mobile network too, but my best mate and I were both on the same network, but she never has as good of a signal as me on her sony.
- the fact its a mini usb charger is also a bonus as it means loads of chargers will work (I use my old HTC charger)
- loads of cases and accessories are available
- insurance is dirt cheap, mine is about £5 a month, and it covers everything
- its really user friendly
- loads of how to guides if you get stuck with anything

 

[Kero]

I have an S3! Love it, and I had an iphone before it. I can promise Android>iPhone! lol

I find the Samsung quite user friendly, akiva basically gave you the rundown on it, it's an awesome phone!

 

[jwfoise]

My S4 can last 48hours without a charge (its about 8months old at this point) but if i'm playing games its massively reduced.

I would confirm that. I have an S4, got it about a month ago (it is my new work phone). I would say i get about 2 days on a charge, but just barely, and that's with turning it off when I go to bed, I don't play games on it, and I have turned on a couple of the power saving settings. I can't compare it to other smartphones, it is the only one I've ever had.

It does have a very nice screen and I've really had no problems with it so far. It is a little big, but then I'm used to my old little flip phone.

 

[IJP]

NGNG

I think I have the deciding and definitive research for you:-

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/study-iphone-users-have-more-sex/

The. End.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

I think I'm going to wait till the S5 or other phone is released. It sounds like in a month a bunch of new phones will be announced.

 

[VeganOstomy]

I think I'm going to wait till the S5 or other phone is released. It sounds like in a month a bunch of new phones will be announced.

Yes, in a few months you'll likely see many 2014 model phones be launched.

 

[Tony H]

Have a look at Google nexus 5 if you are going android ,it has no micro SD card but so much free online storage I find you don't need it anymore .

 

[Tony H]

You also get the newest updates for android first on Google phones which is nice for your inner nerd .