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Which Android phone do I want/need?

Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:11:01 GMT

Last year I switched from an iPhone to a Galaxy S6. I couldn't get on with the Galaxy (no idea why, I think it was more that I didn't try) so decided to go back to the iPhone. I'm currently pretty hacked off with iTunes and Apple in general so I'm thinking of switching back to Android. So far I've narrowed my choice of phone down as follows but I'm open to suggestions:

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium (not keen on the look, too square)

Galaxy S7 (probably my first choice)

Galaxy S6 (slightly cheaper but doesn't have expandable memory)

I don't want a small phone as I'm used to an iPhone 6 Plus, it's got to have a good camera (I don't think the iPhone has) and a good, easy to use music player. I was hoping for a Galaxy Note but that doesn't seem to be an option.

Thanks in advance for any opinions!

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

Cleoriff — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:14:48 GMT

All down to personal choice @Anonymous though I think @viridis would say the camera on the Z5 is second to none. He has the Z5P

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MI5 — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:15:18 GMT

The new note won't be coming until later this year so if you want to change now, I'd go for the S7. Although the Z5 does have the best camera.
Have you thought about the Huawei P9 too?

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:19:03 GMT

It was Viridis's review of the Z5P that made me add it to the shortlist! The night pictures look amazing, better than my DSLR.

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viridis — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:19:22 GMT

X is out in a matter of weeks......
Best camera yet.
But it's relative, if you want point and shoot with good results, go Galaxy.
If you don't mind setting up a shot for better results, go Xperia

I'd say for camera iPhone 6 but out of your selection id...

Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:19:35 GMT

I'd say for camera iPhone 6 but out of your selection id choose the S7

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:20:43 GMT

My husband will be pleased there's a new Note as he's due an upgrade so might wait now.

I hadn't thought of Huwaei, I'll take a look - thanks.

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

MI5 — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:22:33 GMT

It should have a decent camera on the P9

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Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:22:38 GMT

I had an iPhone 6 and the camera was fine but when I switched to the 6S Plus I've found it's nowhere near as good unfortunately.

I think I'll be spending a bit of time in the O2 shop when I'm back from holiday!

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

viridis — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:22:57 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
It was Viridis's review of the Z5P that made me add it to the shortlist! The night pictures look amazing, better than my DSLR.

And that was before I got used to it...

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 14:34:19 GMT

Amazing pictures. I'm definitely leaning towards the Sony now so I'll have a look at the X when it's available. My favourite ever mobile was a Sony W800 so maybe I should give them another go.

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Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 15:17:05 GMT

@Anonymous The iPhone 6 is markedly the best out of the 2. The 6S maybe newer but is slightly poorer quality insides than the 6

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Anonymous — Sun, 01 May 2016 15:20:16 GMT

I took some really good night photos with my 6 and I regret going for the 6S. I do want to get away from Apple though as I've had all sorts of problems with iTunes and never want to use it again!

So many choices and I need to get this right!

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jonsie — Sun, 01 May 2016 15:45:13 GMT

If the camera is really important to you then go for the X peri a. It really isn't essential for me, the Note 4 serves my alcohol induced needs to take photos of my nearest and dearest. They are pictures for me and that's the important thing. I'm happy to wait for the Note 6 though specs are as yet unknown.

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Martin-O2 — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:44:23 GMT

I think your a bit spoilt for choice @Anonymous There are so many good handsets available atm!

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Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2016 15:12:59 GMT

I know and I've also added the LG G5 to the list (although I'm not sure if it's got expandable memory)!

I've come up with one good reason (for me anyway!) to stick with the iPhone at the moment - I'm on holiday and my cat sitter has an iPhone and sends me picture of Harry! I'll need to work something out before I change!

(For those that don't know me, yes, I am a mad cat lady. And go make matters worse he's been poorly this year so I'm even worse!)

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

Martin-O2 — Tue, 03 May 2016 15:59:07 GMT

Do you find you use up all the internal memory on your current phone? If not expandable memory might not be a requirement for you.

I totally support you in that being a cat lover myself. You need regular updates on the little guys!

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

jonsie — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:06:21 GMT

A dog needs updates on you. A cat could care less as long as someone feeds them....

#justsayin'

Re: Which Android phone do I want/need?

MI5 — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:25:35 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I've come up with one good reason (for me anyway!) to stick with the iPhone at the moment - I'm on holiday and my cat sitter has an iPhone and sends me picture of Harry! I'll need to work something out before I change!

You can do the same with whatsapp......

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Anonymous — Tue, 03 May 2016 16:37:32 GMT

I don't use all the memory on my phone (128gb) but I worry that 64gb won't be enough for my music and photos. I'd have a lot more in this phone if 500 albums hadn't gone missing when I transferred iTunes to a new laptop!

Sorry Jonsie, I have to disagree! My cat isn't like any other cat I've had as he follows us around like a dog and not just when he wants food. He also managed to get himself shut in somewhere when we were in Florida last year so I need to know he's ok!