What is your favorite smartphone brand?

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My phone is, probably, going to die in the next 2 or 3 years. I bought it in 2019 and it has worked fine since then. Its Samsung A10. Made in Vietnam. When it comes to phones, you could say I had bad luck, choosing bad brands. My first smartphone was Nokia. Cant remember the exact name. Symbian OS was terrible. First, very few apps for it, cant use most android apps. Camera was also not really like in android phones. It wasnt much worse, but it definitely felt lacking. Later, I got LG. Much better camera, and an android system is so much better than that symbian crap. My another device was some cheap Chinese tablet, but its battery died completely and cant turn it on anymore. And my current device is Samsung. Now, camera wasnt great in Samsung, but it improved a lot after I updated the system. But what I am really impressed by is battery life. It could be that I took better care of battery, didnt charge it over 85%. Normally battery lasts all day with constant use, but with maximum power saving mode, limiting CPU to 70%, limiting apps mode, it even lasts somewhat longer than a day. This is impressive given that it was bought over 5 years ago and that its cheap smartphone. My Nokia had terrible battery in comparison. Had to charge it even when I am not using it because its battery constantly and quickly drained even when turned off.

So I wonder what my next device will be. Maybe Samsung again or LG. But I do like changes. I cant really afford an iphone, and I probably wouldnt even want to given that android has more apps. I would hate to not be able to use apps I use right now.

So, what are your favorite brands?

The Pixel it's the only one where you can install alternative OS's on and that is reasonably high quality

Ok, I read that LG doesnt produce new smartphones anymore, so that leaves Samsung or maybe some of those Chinese brands.

I dont really need an alternative OS. Not sure what would be the point, when android OS has all the attention from app developers. Its maybe fun for programmers.

I didnt give much thought to Pixel on other issues tho. Usually, what I want is a cheap price, good battery, decent speed, plenty of memory for apps, and maybe a decent camera. Well, I will see what they come up with.

I have a Moto G7. I paid $49 for it at a Dollar General.

I am tempted to buy a used phone, but its kinda risky because you never know the condition its in. Still, 49$ is a very good price. Cant really lose much there, considering that new phone would cost me about 300$.

My phone is new.  My wife got a BLU View 5 smartphone there for $29.

Apple iPhone.

Really? It has like 4 times less apps you can use.

Dont get me wrong, I could save up money to buy iphone, but its very fucking expensive, even the cheapest models cost a lot, and I am not exactly convinced that its better than android phone.

I am looking at this iphone, and sure, I could barely afford this one, but what exactly are the benefits?

Great for taking pictures and video.

I can get Samsung phone with higher video recording resolution, more megapixels on camera. And I can get it at much lower price than that iphone. Samsung phones with similar specifications as that iphone cost 200$ to 300$.

I got it free when I signed a multi year contract.

Nice, but I dont have that option.

It’s probably gender discrimination.

It' too bad that Jesus didn't have a smartphone.