Help Me Choose My Next Phone: Your Opinion Matters!

TLDRI need a new phone and I want your help in choosing one. Share your recommendations in our community thread and I'll review and report back on the most voted phone. Here are my requirements and preferences: recent Android or iOS, touchscreen, North American cellular bands, Google Play Store support (for Android), fingerprint ID, good call quality, speed, durability, high refresh rate screen, waterproofness, USB 3, stereo speakers, quick camera access, good battery life, and good camera quality.

Key insights

🤔I have never bought a new phone before, as I have always used the phones provided to me. However, due to an unfortunate incident with my current phone, I now have the opportunity to choose a new one.

📱I want to involve our community in the decision-making process by asking for their recommendations and letting them vote on the phone I should get. I will then review and report back on the chosen phone.

💡My requirements for the new phone include a recent version of Android or iOS, touchscreen, support for North American cellular bands, and Google Play Store support (for Android).

🔒I prefer fingerprint ID over facial ID for unlocking the phone, and durability is important to me as I tend to drop my phone occasionally.

📸While I don't use alternate lenses much, good camera quality is important as I occasionally take impromptu clips of my kids and pets. I also value USB 3 for faster data transfers and stereo speakers for better audio quality.

Q&A

Why are you letting the community choose your new phone?

I want to involve our community in the decision-making process and give them the opportunity to recommend and vote on the phone I should get. It's a fun and interactive way to engage with our audience.

What are your requirements for the new phone?

Some of my requirements include a recent version of Android or iOS, touchscreen, support for North American cellular bands, and Google Play Store support (for Android). I also prefer fingerprint ID for unlocking the phone and good camera quality for capturing impromptu moments.

Why do you prefer fingerprint ID over facial ID?

I find fingerprint ID faster and more convenient, as the phone unlocks before I even look at it. It's not a privacy concern but rather a preference based on speed and ease of use.

Do you have any preferences for the operating system?

While I have used Android for the past five years, I'm open to trying iOS. The benefits of iOS include better app versions and long-term software support. However, I'm mostly indifferent to the operating system as long as it meets my requirements.

Are there any specific features or brands you are interested in?

I'm open to exploring different features and brands. I value durability, good call quality, speed, and a high refresh rate screen. I also appreciate a good battery life and a reliable camera. However, I don't have any specific preferences for brands at the moment.

Timestamped Summary

00:00I have never bought a new phone before, but now I have the opportunity to choose one.

01:24I want to involve our community in the decision-making process by asking for their recommendations and letting them vote on the phone I should get.

02:08My requirements for the new phone include a recent version of Android or iOS, touchscreen, support for North American cellular bands, and Google Play Store support (for Android).

03:30I prefer fingerprint ID over facial ID for unlocking the phone, and durability is important to me as I tend to drop my phone occasionally.

08:52While I don't use alternate lenses much, good camera quality is important as I occasionally take impromptu clips of my kids and pets. I also value USB 3 for faster data transfers and stereo speakers for better audio quality.