Choosing an Android phone

[jackuars]

What's most important to you when you are buying a phone?

Or when you are confused between buying 2 different phones, what's that feature that you give preference while choosing?

Edit: I had expected an Android vs iOS might come up in this debate. That's one of the reasons I didn't include Software and Price point into the mix. For 2 comparable phones at maybe the same price point, whats that feature that will give you the edge?

 

[SeriousHoax]

I think software should be an option too in the pole. I for example not a fan of some Chinese brand's iphoney variant of the Android UI.

 

[JB007]

I think software should be an option too in the pole. I for example not a fan of some Chinese brand's iphoney variant of the Android UI.

Also for me the most important is the software and I prefear iOS.

 

[Digmor Crusher]

I voted Processor but none of the options in the poll really matter that much to me.
What matters:
1. Must not be Apple.
2. Must not be ridiculously expensive.
Running a Pixel 5 now.

 

[Thales]

Yes, Software and let's change a vote please

 

[MuzzMelbourne]

If its not iOS, its not considered…!

 

[Chigwells]

Capability to install an alternative OS such as LineageOS

I've recently had a Samsung for the first time ever, not impressed with all the bloat

 

[MuzzMelbourne]

Capability to install an alternative OS such as LineageOS

Can I ask, why?

 

[simbatippe1234]

Hi, I have a Huawei P30 Lite, & it is the best phone I have had ever.
Must be Android.
Big hard-disk.(because there must be room for all my downloaded music FLAC, ALAC, Hi-Res).
Good processor.
Good Audio Quality capabilities.

 

[South Park]

For me it's price and compatibility with my existing mobile phone provider. Other than that, I would go for more installed RAM and a better camera.

 

[marcopaone]

Where is the OS?

 

[SpiderWeb]

It must be an Apple which solves all the other checkmarks. From there, Display since that is what I am looking at 100% of the time.

 

[Chigwells]

Can I ask, why?

Sure, to get away from a Googled phone.

I like to be Google free as much as poss

 

[L0ckJaw]

Just Apple, long term support, always fast and superb quality over those android phones.

 

[jackuars]

Yes, Software and let's change a vote please

I voted Processor but none of the options in the poll really matter that much to me.
What matters:
1. Must not be Apple.
2. Must not be ridiculously expensive.
Running a Pixel 5 now.

I think software should be an option too in the pole. I for example not a fan of some Chinese brand's iphoney variant of the Android UI.

Just Apple, long term support, always fast and superb quality over those android phones.

Where is the OS?

I made a conscious decision not to include Software, because it's a part of another debate. Android vs iOS can hold it's own poll which I will soon. That's also one of the reasons I didn't include price into the poll. This one is solely for the feature set for a comparable price what's that feature that will give you the edge to make your decision, just like my first post says.

I should have renamed the thread to "Choosing an Android phone", however I have crossed the time limit. If one of the mods can help here, it would be great. @upnorth , @harlan4096 @Jack

 

[jackuars]

I've recently had a Samsung for the first time ever, not impressed with all the bloat

You can install adb to debloat the device, you don't have to install a custom ROM for it, although I was a fan of custom roms in the past.

 

[marhendray]

Sadly, there is no option for a specific features like stylus. I really have to choose Samsung Note series over other phones despite the annoying bloatware . For me, S-Pen is really useful to take notes or interact with the phone under any circumstances even on a weird situation like taking notes on a rainy season, under hand gloves and so on.

 

[Freki123]

Can't vote since "software" is missing
To be honest for my next phone I will try to find a phone where the developer got a good track record with good update support and timely security patches. Got burned once.
For the rest of my needs nearly any phone will do.
I still think software could be meant general (not to be too specific like android vs apple)
All call it "fast security updates" or so.

 

[eonline]

I look at battery capacity, cameras and ram memory when choosing a new phone. Those three points are the ones I look at when buying one, which by the way I will soon have to buy a new one.

 

[goodjohnjr]

I think that the operating system update policy should be an option.