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Shadowprice
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Alrighty, so here I am maybe seeking out some upgrade advice and bounce some ideas off others, I usually post topics here a couple times a year, I just wanted to get some input since I always tend to upgrade towards the end of the year.
I've been using a iPhone 6 for most of the year, I've tried some phones in-between but I've mostly stuck to it.
I took a gamble and purchased a Moto X Pure Edition a month ago, and in result sold my iPhone 6 on swappa right before the iPhone 6S came out, and ended up returning my Moto X Pure due to not being able to use phablets.
So right now, I am using a Droid Maxx which is a backup phone.. and I must say, this is a very solid backup phone, though it has noticeably aged, the battery on the device is insane and it's a great display size, though I know this phone will be EOL soon I do want to get into something more modern that will be updated, since this is pretty much my backup phone, I want to keep it as a backup.
I'm a fairly light user. Calls, text, email. Light youtube and media consumption, some occasional web browsing on news sites. No social media, no games. I barely ever use my camera, the camera is not important, just needs to be able to snap a decent photo, I'm not asking for anything huge in the camera department.
I can't do phablets. I've tried the Nexus 6, Moto X Pure Edition, iPhone 6 Plus, and I even used a friends Note 4 for a day, I'm just not a phablet user. I need to be able to one hand my device, I don't do enough media consumption to benefit off the bigger screen. I've tried and tried and learnt my lesson, so no phablets.
I'm on Verizon, with no plans on switching at all.
I know my options are a little limited in that regard, pretty much here is my list I've considered and I'm just looking for input:
iPhone 6S - I've been using iOS for years and years and I'm used to it. Since last year I've really enjoyed Android more, but I know I'll be very comfortable here in familiar territory, my only downside is how expensive the 6S is, though I would try to make 16GB work, I know it's pretty much a unwritten rule to get a 64GB iPhone now due to the live photos and space that the OS takes.
iPhone 6 - Yes, just get my 6 back with the price drop and all. I had a 16GB iPhone 6 all year long and managed fine, always having at least 5GB available. I could score a mint or NIB 6 off Swappa for a pretty good price here, and I know it will be solid for another year.
Galaxy S6 - 32GB base is awesome, I know the S6 has a wicked processor, amazing screen, camera, quick charging, good size, good accessory support.. and there are many being sold on Swappa NIB for around $430 price range. I tried this device earlier this year for a few days, I'm very apprehensive of TouchWiz and the lag it generates, although with my light usage I'm inclined to think I could make it work. I really like the S6, it has fantastic specs, and even stomps all over the Nexus 5X in screen and specs, I just know TouchWiz and the lag would kill me, although I've been more forgiving of lag lately, I mean I'm rocking a Droid Maxx.
HTC One M9 - I've always liked the build quality of HTC and the boom sound speakers which is nice for my occasional YouTube watching, but I pretty much know the M9 is a flop. Unless if anyone can vouch for this phone thats been updated from software I don't know about this one, the S6 just seems every reason to choose it over this one.
Droid Turbo / New Droids - I know new Droids are around the corner, the supposed Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2 as speculation, if they match my desire for one hand ability and being more compact this is a strong consideration, saddened by the blown up Moto X, I would love a Moto X-esque device in Droid form.
Nexus 5X - Medium level specs, but stock Android. Although Ambient display on the Nexus 6 absolutely bothered the shit out of me, this phone is a consideration I suppose for the stock experience. I do miss the Moto features from the Moto X devices but I can see this phone having some decent longevity with getting fast updates.
I appreciate any thoughts, thanks for any input.
I've been using a iPhone 6 for most of the year, I've tried some phones in-between but I've mostly stuck to it.
I took a gamble and purchased a Moto X Pure Edition a month ago, and in result sold my iPhone 6 on swappa right before the iPhone 6S came out, and ended up returning my Moto X Pure due to not being able to use phablets.
So right now, I am using a Droid Maxx which is a backup phone.. and I must say, this is a very solid backup phone, though it has noticeably aged, the battery on the device is insane and it's a great display size, though I know this phone will be EOL soon I do want to get into something more modern that will be updated, since this is pretty much my backup phone, I want to keep it as a backup.
I'm a fairly light user. Calls, text, email. Light youtube and media consumption, some occasional web browsing on news sites. No social media, no games. I barely ever use my camera, the camera is not important, just needs to be able to snap a decent photo, I'm not asking for anything huge in the camera department.
I can't do phablets. I've tried the Nexus 6, Moto X Pure Edition, iPhone 6 Plus, and I even used a friends Note 4 for a day, I'm just not a phablet user. I need to be able to one hand my device, I don't do enough media consumption to benefit off the bigger screen. I've tried and tried and learnt my lesson, so no phablets.
I'm on Verizon, with no plans on switching at all.
I know my options are a little limited in that regard, pretty much here is my list I've considered and I'm just looking for input:
iPhone 6S - I've been using iOS for years and years and I'm used to it. Since last year I've really enjoyed Android more, but I know I'll be very comfortable here in familiar territory, my only downside is how expensive the 6S is, though I would try to make 16GB work, I know it's pretty much a unwritten rule to get a 64GB iPhone now due to the live photos and space that the OS takes.
iPhone 6 - Yes, just get my 6 back with the price drop and all. I had a 16GB iPhone 6 all year long and managed fine, always having at least 5GB available. I could score a mint or NIB 6 off Swappa for a pretty good price here, and I know it will be solid for another year.
Galaxy S6 - 32GB base is awesome, I know the S6 has a wicked processor, amazing screen, camera, quick charging, good size, good accessory support.. and there are many being sold on Swappa NIB for around $430 price range. I tried this device earlier this year for a few days, I'm very apprehensive of TouchWiz and the lag it generates, although with my light usage I'm inclined to think I could make it work. I really like the S6, it has fantastic specs, and even stomps all over the Nexus 5X in screen and specs, I just know TouchWiz and the lag would kill me, although I've been more forgiving of lag lately, I mean I'm rocking a Droid Maxx.
HTC One M9 - I've always liked the build quality of HTC and the boom sound speakers which is nice for my occasional YouTube watching, but I pretty much know the M9 is a flop. Unless if anyone can vouch for this phone thats been updated from software I don't know about this one, the S6 just seems every reason to choose it over this one.
Droid Turbo / New Droids - I know new Droids are around the corner, the supposed Droid Turbo 2 and Maxx 2 as speculation, if they match my desire for one hand ability and being more compact this is a strong consideration, saddened by the blown up Moto X, I would love a Moto X-esque device in Droid form.
Nexus 5X - Medium level specs, but stock Android. Although Ambient display on the Nexus 6 absolutely bothered the shit out of me, this phone is a consideration I suppose for the stock experience. I do miss the Moto features from the Moto X devices but I can see this phone having some decent longevity with getting fast updates.
I appreciate any thoughts, thanks for any input.
