Funyarinpa Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Budget not considered... I'm looking for an Android phone. What I'm looking for is: *Decent rear camera (+10-15 MP, anything better than my 5 MP Blackberry really), a front camera (any MP) *Battery life that takes you through a day easily *MicroSD support *~4.6-4.8 inch screen (not S5 big, not iPhone 4 small) *Sleek and durable (not necessarily water or dust resistant) exterior design *Good typing experience (especially with a single hand) What phone would you recommend? Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is my primary target right now, which kind of fits all points (but apparently has an overheating issue). I'm also looking into Galaxy Alpha, but it has less specs and the price is very close anyway so Xperia Z3C seems way better. Primary question: Which Android smartphone (preferably near-flasghip or flagship model) would be suitable for me? Secondary question: Would Xperia Z3 Compact be a good fit for my tastes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Im personally thinking of getting xperia Z3 aswell, not compact tho. seems like a great phone the galaxy alpha is too ugly After trying to get a hold on all that shitty plastic, Alpha feels like heaven (for a Samsung phone). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nayleen Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The Nexus 4 (yes, the old one) should fit the bill quite nicely, specs hold up to the current Iphone 6 and it's cheap and super neat and performant. Definitely something I'd prefer over Sony's Android devices after the disaster that's my current phone, the Xperia S Black - loaded with crap, slow, shitty PC software. Never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Meogii Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 LG G3 Great phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Meogii Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 The Nexus 4 (yes, the old one) should fit the bill quite nicely, specs hold up to the current Iphone 6 and it's cheap and super neat and performant. Definitely something I'd prefer over Sony's Android devices after the disaster that's my current phone, the Xperia S Black - loaded with crap, slow, shitty PC software. Never again. The thing that pisses me off about Sony is that they combine the ram and internal storage memory.. Instead of having one gig ram , u have a max of 500mb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 The thing that pisses me off about Sony is that they combine the ram and internal storage memory.. Instead of having one gig ram , u have a max of 500mb. Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact have 3GB and 2GB RAM respectively, and 16GB internal storage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceris Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 LG G3Great phone.Too big of a screen, he specifically said 4.8-4.8, the G3 is 5.5. I have the phone, and I have small hands, I can say the screen is monstrous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezyo22 Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I recommande the moto x 2014 edition for great user experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Meogii Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact have 3GB and 2GB RAM respectively, and 16GB internal storage. Have you checked whether they heat up ? that's an important indication of how well a phone performs in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Have you checked whether they heat up ? that's an important indication of how well a phone performs in my opinion. They do seem to heat up, actually. Is that really a deal breaker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Meogii Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 They do seem to heat up, actually. Is that really a deal breaker? Not really but it should never be over looked. my Sony V is two years old and still works wonderfully. However it heats up almost all the time. lack of sufficient ram and CPU man! In the long term it will bother you. even using Kik is too much for my phone to handle. And it's a great phone. unless you like holding a hot object lol I advise you choose something with a lesser tendency to overheat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Meogii Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Also, I'm due a new phone this March. I've had my eyes set on the iPhone 6 but is it really worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Also, I'm due a new phone this March. I've had my eyes set on the iPhone 6 but is it really worth it? That depends on a lot of things. iOS is a constricted system, but a simple and convenient one. The price is sky-high. Third party support (apps, accessories) is off the charts. No SD card slot, and the price skyrockets with each size. It's stable and reliable, great especially if you have other Apple devices at home. It definitely isn't for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arakura Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Just popping in to say that I love the Galaxy S3. Don't k now much about phones other than the Galaxies though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenkuru Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I like the Sony Xperia a lot, but Xperia phones overheat very easily (at least from my experience). I've owned 3 Xperia phones and all of them suffer from overheating issues. I still use them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibril Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Go buy a Blackberry Passport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezeefreak Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I actually have a Galaxy S4... with 5" it's too big for you. But it isn't that big anyway. Before that one I had a Nexus 4 which was no really much smaller. Despite the fact that I'm somehow no fan of Samsung. I really like that phone because it has everything I need an the Battery life is pretty good and I can change the battery. One thing I really like about the samsung phones is that they actually have "hardware" button the front which you can feel (so the screen isn't covered with screen buttons). I also had a Z3 compact a few days. It felt really "valent" in the hand. Also i liked the placement of the buttons. Like you said it's really resistant to dust and water. The HW specs are also really great. And I like the android versioon on it. It's not that trashed with unnecessary apps. I think you can do nothing wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 Go buy a Blackberry Passport I'm going to make you eat my Bold 9900, key by key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibril Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I'm going to make you eat my Bold 9900, key by key. Please, you have to get through my Gemini, Onyx, Q10, Z10 and 2 of my Porsche Design. Blackberry is the best phone on the market. Fact. (overly fanatic blackberry fan) On another note, they're remaking the old classics with the latest OS. You can get them if you're searching for a classic old but modern style phone. ....Or get a Z3 for a mere $100 in some of the third world country, hehehe.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Please, you have to get through my Gemini, Onyx, Q10, Z10 and 2 of my Porsche Design. Blackberry is the best phone on the market. Fact. (overly fanatic blackberry fan) On another note, they're remaking the old classics with the latest OS. You can get them if you're searching for a classic old but modern style phone.....Or get a Z3 for a mere $100 in some of the third world country, hehehe.... Or just go to china and buy something for $50 or less Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibril Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Or just go to china and buy something for $50 or less Their stuff won't work or a scam 50% of the time. Though you can bargain them until it's 10% of the original price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Their stuff won't work or a scam 50% of the time. Though you can bargain them until it's 10% of the original price. It's actually 70% and 5% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 On a motion swing, I think I might very well go with the Alpha after all. (Definitely narrowed it down to Z3C and GA at this point) One question though: Do Samsung phones let you connect to a PC via micro USB and import files from the PC to the phone and vice versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard884 Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Personally I have galaxy s4 and iam super happy. Also with SwiftKey keyboard typing experience is awesome.... Easy plug and play with your PC. Really recommended.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funyarinpa Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Apparently Galaxy Alpha is going out of production soon, which worries me. Maybe it won't worth buying at all then since I won't be able to find accessories and such. Why is it that whenever I take interest in an electronic device its commercial value goes tumbling down? (I'm looking at you Blackberry, PS Vita) Maybe I should buy the Z3 Compact, that one ain't being discontinued soon. A question: Does a phone being discontinued make much difference? I've really taken a liking to the Alpha, it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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