Best android phone on market

Tigerandahalf · 18-03-2017 3:17pm #1

Hi

I might be changing my phone shortly.

I have only ever had 2 smartphones - galaxy s2 and now the S5.

Both have been great phones.

I think the S8 might be out shortly so thinking of getting that.

Opinions on whether I should stick or look at other brands.

Thanks

TrustedApple · 18-03-2017 3:21pm

I have a One plus 3.

The One plus 3T is a better upgraded model of the 3.

Great battery, fast charging, Ok camera, good screen, Fast and no lag, Always gets updated, Cheap at 440 euros sim free, Takes 2 sim cards if you need that.

Might be a China phone more or less but in my old job i had a iPhone 7 plus i hated the thing compare to the one plus 3 if that gives you a idea

sleepysniper · 18-03-2017 3:51pm

TrustedApple wrote:

Might be a China phone more or less but in my old job i had a iPhone 7 plus i hated the thing compare to the one plus 3 if that gives you a idea

Apt username

But yeah OP if your looking for the best bang for your buck look at big name phones from China -Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei etc.

droidman123 · 18-03-2017 3:55pm

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Hi

I might be changing my phone shortly.

I have only ever had 2 smartphones - galaxy s2 and now the S5.

Both have been great phones.

I think the S8 might be out shortly so thinking of getting that.

Opinions on whether I should stick or look at other brands.

Thanks

With so many good phones on the market you will get a multitude of different opinions,its all subjective.for what its worth i have the oppo r7 plus and couldnt fault it.theres the new nokia 6,due out next month i think, that you could consider.tbh theres a lot of really decent phones available that are way cheaper than the likes of the s8. Have a google around and see what suits your needs.

youngblood · 18-03-2017 6:25pm

Couldnt recommend the Pixel any higher
Beast of a phone, excellent battery, camera amazing,pricey but if your planning on getting two years out of a device which you use every day it pays for its self

ED E · 18-03-2017 10:20pm

Pixel is expensive for what it is personally but if I had no budget and just had to pick one phone it'd most likely be that.

bush · 18-03-2017 11:09pm

Galaxy s7 has pretty much everything you could want in a phone. I went from an s7 to a one plus 3T and it's a good phone but I miss the s7 camera, wireless charging and smaller size. I might actually go back to an S7.

jacksie66 · 18-03-2017 11:10pm

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coldfire1x · 19-03-2017 1:43pm

Galaxy S8 will be out soon. If it doesnt explodes it will probably end up as one of the best phone and of course its going to be expensive.

Using 3T and happy with it, well worth the money and definately recommended.

Shlippery · 22-03-2017 10:36am

Yea, I'm the same fence, came from a Nexus 5 to a Smart Ultra 6 (needed something cheap last year - but it's served me well..)

Getting a bonus next week in the pay check so hoping to treat myself to something new..torn between the Pixel, Op3t or an S7 Edge, or to wait for an S8...I haven't had a galaxy since an S3 back in the day, so might be no harm to try them again, even if a little pricey...

Too many choices!

RIchieNouveau · 22-03-2017 12:09pm

I also had an S2 and S5. I now have the OP3T and love it but would recommend against buying it if a noticeable drop in photo quality would bother you. Particularly if you usually take pics of kids of other constantly moving targets.

MoodeRator · 22-03-2017 12:35pm

Waiting for first user reviews for the Huawei P10. Only review I have heard rates the camera as the best ever

Tigerandahalf · 22-03-2017 12:36pm

Do people find the S7 Edge too big?
I usually carry the phone in my front jeans pocket.
I would always have a protective case on the phone so that adds to the bulk.

RIchieNouveau · 22-03-2017 1:04pm

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Do people find the S7 Edge too big?
I usually carry the phone in my front jeans pocket.
I would always have a protective case on the phone so that adds to the bulk.

3T with an Otterbox is probably bulkier than the S7 Edge and whatever case you choose and I have no problem carrying it in jeans or slim fitting chinos. I was worried about going from the S5 to it size wise but its been fine. I don't think I'd go back to 5 inch now.

Cina · 22-03-2017 1:29pm

Pixel.

Can't get it in Ireland though, so you'd need to go up North to CPW for it.

sentient_6 · 22-03-2017 2:25pm

To me there are too many factors in what constitutes the best phone, I've been tempted to start a thread on this because it's been bothering me lately, even while a general consensus across android media would be the pixel, it doesn't have an sd card slot and to me the external design is fugly and the price a bit much.

It always comes down to price vs specs vs what you really need in a phone.

3T would be a great shout but there's a lot been commented on the camera not being great! You can't win.

yabadabado · 22-03-2017 7:12pm

Give me a phone with fast proccessor,plenty of storage,excellent battery life and not larger than 5.1/5.2 screen and I'd be interested. I take no photos on my phones so camera isnt an issue.
Have S6 and looking to change soon.

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-03-2017 7:14pm

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yabadabado · 22-03-2017 7:19pm

I have been holding out for S8 but don't think I'll want it with Edge only available.

choons · 22-03-2017 7:21pm

jacksie66 wrote: »

LG g6 is gonna be savage..

I'm an LG fan, had a Nexus 5 and now LG G4. Was really looking forward to upgrading to the G6 this year but the specs are no where near the market leaders.

Lower ram, slower processor, front camera worst than G4, rear camera same as G5

blackplum123 · 22-03-2017 7:28pm

Tigerandahalf wrote: »

Do people find the S7 Edge too big?
I usually carry the phone in my front jeans pocket.
I would always have a protective case on the phone so that adds to the bulk.

HI, I have an s6 edge plus for the last year and a half. I keep it in my right jean pocket face in to my leg , no screen protector. nothing else goes into the pocket with the phone and it has no scratches and it is in great condition. I have a spigen case on it which has great corner protection. Overall very happy with my phone .

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-03-2017 7:28pm

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choons · 22-03-2017 7:32pm

Patww79 wrote: »

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Ah my bad, looks like the wide angle did get a boost.

cnocbui · 22-03-2017 7:36pm

yabadabado wrote: »

I have been holding out for S8 but don't think I'll want it with Edge only available.

I would only want an Edge version, same for most people as I believe the S7 Edge outsold the boring one by some margin, hence there only being an Edge version this time.

S7 Edge would be the best current Android phone. The S8 will soon change that.

yabadabado · 22-03-2017 8:08pm

cnocbui wrote: »

I would only want an Edge version, same for most people as I believe the S7 Edge outsold the boring one by some margin, hence there only being an Edge version this time.

S7 Edge would be the best current Android phone. The S8 will soon change that.

I used S7 Edge for a few months and hated it.Just not for me.So not pushed on the S8 now.

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-03-2017 8:12pm

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Klopp · 22-03-2017 8:41pm

Is the Sony Xz the latest and current Sony model available or is there newer model due out in 2017?

yabadabado · 22-03-2017 8:51pm

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What is out in Autumn?New Pixel ?

OldMrBrennan83 · 22-03-2017 9:01pm

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22-03-2017 9:06pm

Right now the best Android phone on the market in Ireland is the S7.

It has the best overall feature set, almost every other phone will have some clear weakness.

Klopp · 29-05-2017 10:11am

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Any release date announced from Sony and when will it be released and available here in Ireland?

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-05-2017 10:14am

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Vahevala · 29-05-2017 10:44am

Klopp wrote: »

Any release date announced from Sony and when will it be released and available here in Ireland?

The XZ premium will be released and available from June 1st.

Klopp · 03-07-2017 8:20pm

I upgrade from Sony Xperia XZ5 to the Sony Premium XZ and the one annoying thing to me is the WhatsApp and Default SMS not showing the message(s) count ie. ( 1 ) received on the message icon. I have tried everything over the last few days but it's still not working. I didn't have this problem with my previous Sony XZ5 but i can't remember what version of android i had. Hoping someone here might have come across this issue and found a fix.

OldMrBrennan83 · 03-07-2017 8:24pm

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Best android phone on market

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