Apr 28 2020, 05:31 PM
QUOTE(bret7 @ Apr 28 2020, 05:14 PM)
Hi all,
I need to get a new phone, and I want your advice since I have not been following the mobile scene for a while.
My criteria (a bit different from what reviewers always focus on):
* OS/Security updates (longevity)
* Storage size
Things I'm not concerned about:
* Camera quality
* Screen technology
* Bells and whistles
In terms of size, the smaller the better, but I believe (good) small phones don't exist now.
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* My first phone was an iPhone 4, but security updates were quickly cut when iOS 7 (IIRC) started to support 4s and above only. I was pissed.
* I then moved to Nexus due to the longevity hype and latest OS, but was really disappointed when Google ended up with the policy of supporting phones for 3 years only. Again, pissed.
I heard from my friends that iPhone 6 is still getting updates. The reason being that phones in recent years have gotten good enough that it can still support today's OS. Man, I regret getting the Nexus now.
So, in 2020, I'm currently looking at the 2020 SE. It uses the same latest processor, so I think the phone can last for 6-7 years? The only concern I have is the small battery, which probably means lesser charge-discharge cycles, so the 6-7 years benefit could be killed by a dead battery anyway. (But I think I can stock up on a spare battery now, and change it 7 years later?)
Any better alternatives out there?
dont pay attention to those benchmarks tests as they dont normally represent real life usage. my 7+ battery has been saying service for over a year and still lasted more at least 2 days. my son using iphone 6s+ for games and youtubes. almost the same battery life, and is still getting latest ios.I need to get a new phone, and I want your advice since I have not been following the mobile scene for a while.
My criteria (a bit different from what reviewers always focus on):
* OS/Security updates (longevity)
* Storage size
Things I'm not concerned about:
* Camera quality
* Screen technology
* Bells and whistles
In terms of size, the smaller the better, but I believe (good) small phones don't exist now.
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* My first phone was an iPhone 4, but security updates were quickly cut when iOS 7 (IIRC) started to support 4s and above only. I was pissed.
* I then moved to Nexus due to the longevity hype and latest OS, but was really disappointed when Google ended up with the policy of supporting phones for 3 years only. Again, pissed.
I heard from my friends that iPhone 6 is still getting updates. The reason being that phones in recent years have gotten good enough that it can still support today's OS. Man, I regret getting the Nexus now.
So, in 2020, I'm currently looking at the 2020 SE. It uses the same latest processor, so I think the phone can last for 6-7 years? The only concern I have is the small battery, which probably means lesser charge-discharge cycles, so the 6-7 years benefit could be killed by a dead battery anyway. (But I think I can stock up on a spare battery now, and change it 7 years later?)
Any better alternatives out there?
it a small phone. se battery should be ok for average users. ive a huawei y max with 5000mah battery i use for whatsapp. still need to charge every 2-3 days.
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