wagner Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 So my S7 Active is getting long in the tooth with issues and dead pixels on the screen so I will need to get a new phone soon. I've done some research and want to hear what some of you are rocking. Needs: Good camera for photos/video that I can use for work. Good battery life. Headphone jack for podcast recording. Expandable storage would be a bonus. What I don't need. Any Apple phone. Tons of bloatware or other unnecessary techno-junk. Right now my shortlist is the Pixel 3 or the S10. Does anybody have feedback on these phones or something similar? tl;dr: I need a new phone that isn't an iphone that doesn't suck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Pixel 4 just came out. Arguably has a better camera then the iPhone. It's a Google brand phone, so updates will be instant, and although it lacks expandable storage, it makes up for it with Google Drive for all your images or recordings. The Pixel 4 lacks a headphone jack... but honestly... have you considered getting wireless? If not, they make USB Type C adaptors with headphone jacks for recording and listening. You can pick on up on Amazon for $15. Galaxy Note 10 and S10+ all have expandable storage, great cameras, excellent screens, and that sweet sweet samsung Ecosystem life baked in. I was rocking Samsung everything at the start of 2019 and loved the Watch, Earbuds, and Phone combo. It worked very well and I have no complaints with either. BONUS: The S10 plus has a headphone jack those would be my three picks for the best out there IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I love my Pixel 2. I'd imagine the 3 and 4 are even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have a pixel 2xl that I love. Best phone I've ever had. We got my daughter a pixel 3 a few months ago. Unfortunately no headphone jack or card slot so doesn't meet all of your criteria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I just picked up a pixel 3xl and really like it. No native headphone jack though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l36tols1 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Pixel 3a - $299 Pixel 3a XL - $379. Same camera as the regular Pixel 3. Only thing they don't have that you're looking for is expandable storage. But you get unlimited storage with Google photos. I have the Note 9 now and will probably be picking up a Pixel 3a around the holidays as a back-up when the prices drop. Also, Note 9 prices are dropping and they have everything you're looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I just picked up a pixel 3xl and really like it. No native headphone jack though. I might see if there's a way around that. I know the stupid I phone requires you to use some type of dongle to make wired headphones work. Backing stuff up on the cloud is an acceptable compromise since we live in a Google environment at work. Been reading up on the Pixel 4 and it doesn't seem like it's worth the money based on the reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Second pixel phone here, happy with them. The phone comes with the required adapter for headphones. Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizin01 Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I went from a S7 to S10e (at launch) and its been great. My wifes S7 is on its last leg and Im hoping they drop the price soon as the S11 should be close, if it does Ill get her a S10e as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 I have an S10 and it's been great. Got a good deal at Sam's Club so it didn't cost an arm and a leg either. I've been really happy with the camera. The phone is fast and responsive. Here are a few pics as an example, but I think Tapatalk might down sample them on upload. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbird Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 S10 line is great and meets your criteria. Can still use all the Google stuff at work, and has a headphone jack+microSD slot. Look at the S10e. It's the cheaper version of the S10. Only has the regular camera+wide angle camera, compared to the S10's zoom+standard+wide. But it's got a flat screen if you like that from your S7 Active, and is a bit cheaper than the normal S10 as well. I had one for a bit and really liked it, but got a killer trade-in deal for the Note 10+ and went with that instead. Only issue with the Note 10+ for your needs is the lack of the headphone jack, but it's a BEAST otherwise. 12 Gb of RAM and you can run Samsung Dex (plus Linux on Dex is coming) with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Oh, I forgot. The only thing I hate about my S10 is Bixby. But the latest version let's you reassign the Bixby button to most other apps (not Google Assistant though), so I made it a shortcut to the camera. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 Oh, I forgot. The only thing I hate about my S10 is Bixby. But the latest version let's you reassign the Bixby button to most other apps (not Google Assistant though), so I made it a shortcut to the camera. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk I'm not sure about the S10 but on my Note 8 I use an app call bxActions to remap the stupid Bixby button to Google Assistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mace1647545504 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I've got a s9xl and I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I will ask the guy in my class thats into stream line phone without all the fancy shit and get back to you. good or bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 I went to the AT&T store and played around with some phones and decided the S10 was the best fit for me. The input here provided helped steer me towards that decision. The Pixel 3 was a close second but those phones still seem to have some QC issues that I couldn't take a risk on. My S7 is so old they wouldn't even take it in on trade in :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 My S7 is so old they wouldn't even take it in on trade in :lolguy: Check Best Buy, they might give ya a few bucks for the trade in. Most times will give an in store credit that you can use to get something for your new phone like a case, screen protector, charger, ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 26, 2019 Report Share Posted October 26, 2019 I just want a phone that makes a clear phone call. Why is that still not a 100% sure thing in 2019? I swear my S7 gets worse with every update. I know Apple got busted for slowing phones down, so I'm sure Samsung does the same shit. It's not like I live in BFE; I live a little ways out in the country, but nothing too far. I can't even make a call in my own house without connecting to the internet. "Most reliable network (Verizon)" is horseshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Still rocking my Pixel XL after 2 years. As long as you perform all your updates and keep a charger on standby it's a great phone still. As far as expandable memory, I just backup everything to my Google account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 I’m genuinely interested to know what phone you choose [emoji102] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted October 28, 2019 Report Share Posted October 28, 2019 and decided the S10 was the best fit for me. I’m genuinely interested to know what phone you choose [emoji102] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Reading :lolguy: :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 decided the S10 was the best fit for me. Was the S10 Plus in the running? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted October 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Was the S10 Plus in the running? Nope, didn't really need it. So far the S10 is pretty solid and I'm going to put it to the test this weekend at the race I'm covering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted October 29, 2019 Report Share Posted October 29, 2019 Nope, didn't really need it. So far the S10 is pretty solid and I'm going to put it to the test this weekend at the race I'm covering. :thumbup: enjoy it man. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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