cross-posted from: https://iusearchlinux.fyi/post/5157907
Hi Lemmy,
I’m in the market for a new phone as my galaxy S10+ that I’ve had for ~5 years has a dying screen. I haven’t really been paying attention to the market in the same number of years, so I"m not sure what to go for and I would really appreciate your recommendations!
Some info:
- My budget is definitely no more than 700 EUR (preferably under 500, but I’m willing to make concessions)
- I’m expecting to buy refurbished to save money, so the device need not be from this generation
- I prioritize:
- a high quality panel with high refresh rate, could be nice with LTPO
- Hardware that is at least as capable as the S10+
- All-day battery life
- Preferably flat screen
I don’t really care about the camera, I’m sure most these days are serviceable for the few pictures I take.
I’m very interested in the Nothing phone 2, but it’s just at the edge of my price range so I’m trying to see if I can find something that scratches the same itch, both in specs and form factor (but I’m sure that’s too much to ask). Any advice would be appreciated!
Pixel 7a might be what you want at $499, with many sales. Great software, decent hardware. You could wait for the pixel 8a coming later this year which probably will have better hardware.
I concur. Especially the point about 8a. There’s a tangible difference in power consumption on Samsung’s newer manufacturing node.
Pixels are amazing. I also recommend installing GrapheneOS, it’s so much better than the stock ROM.
