What phone should I get?

[Toby]

Hi guys,

I currently use an iPhone 6 and I'm eager to leave the world of Apple behind (its been a fair few years!) and enter the world of Android. All of the comments here on the community, as well as from my friends have convinced me that its a better fit. I've stick with Apple because of the music I have purchased through them, but I want to customise my device in many more ways and want to free up my ability to use music in more easily. 

I'm liking the look of the Sony Xperia Z5 or the LG G4, but wanted to hear from you on what you'd recommend and why. You guys know more about this stuff than me!

I need:

- Easy navigation

- Storage freedom (e.g. SD card access if possible)

- Sturdy physical design (I'm a chronic dropper)

However, I'm quite open to suggestions, so if you have a good one, do let me know below

[Anonymous]

I've never had a problem with HTC's. I've had quite a few over the years. My M8 was a fabulous phone ( albeit made better by leedroid 😉 ). I've had a fair few samsungs also. The s3 was amazing, yet the s4 was a letdown. Currently using a s6 and find it to perform admirably in all areas ( it's faster than my laptop). Also the new premium feel to the latest Samsung's is great. Finally we have the top specs of a Samsung flagship with the premium feel of a HTC, win win if you ask me. As others have said it's the wrong time to be rushing into a purchase since announcements will soon be made. Hope you find one that fits.

Although, if HTC had released the A9 earlier I would have chosen that over the s6 without a doubt. But im a longtime HTC fan if I'm honest.

[Cleoriff]

If @Toby was hoping this thread would help him decide ...he may as well start over. I think we have probably named most phones on the market...

(I know there must be a lot more...but very confusing up to the present time)

[MI5]

No, it really is very simple.....
Any high spec Android device made since 2012 will be like a breath of fresh air.
By far the best up to date phone that ticks the boxes is the Sony Z5 but if price is important the Samsung S5 has to be a strong contender too.

[Toby]

This thread has been so helpful guys, thank you

I'm steering towards the Sonys. The Z5 has always been one on my radar.

@viridis, would you say the general connectivity to PlayStation services is a worthwhile feature of the Sony devices?

[Toby]

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viridis wrote:

Survived an 8ft droptest 

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I'm 6'6, so 8ft is just enough

[viridis]

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@Toby wrote:

@viridis, would you say the general connectivity to PlayStation services is a worthwhile feature of the Sony devices?

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Yeah, definitely.

You also can watch your movies purchased through psn on the phone too.

You'll like the Xperia, 

[Curr946]

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@Toby wrote:

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@viridis wrote:

Survived an 8ft droptest 

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I'm 6'6, so 8ft is just enough

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your a monster hahaha. What does the world look like from up there?

[Toby]

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@Curr946 wrote:

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@Toby wrote:

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@viridis wrote:

Survived an 8ft droptest 

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I'm 6'6, so 8ft is just enough

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your a monster hahaha. What does the world look like from up there?

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Cloudy, with a small-chance of umbrella-to-the-face ;).

[Toby]

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@viridis wrote:

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@Toby wrote:

@viridis, would you say the general connectivity to PlayStation services is a worthwhile feature of the Sony devices?

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Yeah, definitely.

You also can watch your movies purchased through psn on the phone too.

You'll like the Xperia, 

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Awesome, cheers mate.

[gmarkj]

So did the LG and Samsung unveilings provide you with more or less of a dilemma @Toby?

For me, the G5 sounds as though they are not sure whether to stick to their guns re design or try and emulate the success of others - the removable battery and bottom section which can be swapped for add-ons is really intriguing and I think an original way of doing things, but the removal of the app drawer is a bit iOS for me.

The S7 looks and sounds like the phone the S6 should have been. But there is not really much in the way of progression (apart from the camera). 

The other downside is the cost of both - LG haven't released the price list, but the S7 works out about £300 more over the life of the contract compared to other phones that I have been looking at (£1,049 v £744)!!