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I am using a Pixel 2 XL running LineageOS 19. I have the 128GB storage model, and the RGB LED for notifications and charging status are useful.
I used to have a Pixel 3 64GB, but it fell victim to the EDL bricking issue. I bought the Pixel 2 XL after that and its been working great.
I don't have any "ecosystem" devices as I don't want to be bound to one workflow.
The only Apple product I have are Earpods and the USB-C to 3.5mm jack adapter. They are the best non-IEM-type earbuds I've used.
I'm using a pixel 4a 5g, before that it was a pixel xl, before that a nexus 5x, before that IDK some dirt cheap Samsung smart phone running 4.0, but before that was an LG env3.
I usually update once the phone I'm using starts dying or is broken.
I dig my current phone but the camera is different in some noticeable ways around trees when the sky is really clear and blue. They get kind of like little halo thing going on.
Personally I'm thinking about upgrading to the newer Pixel 7A, but I really can't justify it when my current phone still works.
Basically all I go for is camera on a phone and a big enough screen to read ebooks comfortably.
Currently using a Z Fold 4. Got it specifically for reading books and manga and I'm LOVING it. The big screen is amazing!
The folds look interesting. I'll keep an eye on their evolution as eventually I might want one. I'm very obsessive about keeping my phone in perfect condition so I'd be afraid to open it as often as I would but maybe if they did made like a book tablet type thing more for long periods of reading and watching stuff... I miss the feeling of holding a book when reading in my tablet. I'd be worried about not having a protective enough case though. My current tablet weighs a few lbs just because I have such a huge case on it lol...
Yeah honestly the only down side with books is the size and weight. I travel a lot and travel light so this is very important to me.
Lol yeah, I don't really go anywhere and I still prefer my phone or tablet over picking up a book out of convenience.
Pixel 5a with CalyxOS. Battery life is absolutely insane, probably because it's de-googled. Solid 2-day phone. Plus, has a headphone jack.
Previously had a Nexus 5 and Oneplus 3 with LineageOS. I held onto that OP3 until Lineage dropped support, so nearly 6 years, and plan to do the same with my 5a+Calyx.
Have the earbuds that come with Samsung phones (plus Sennheiser HD598s for when I really want to listen to something), and own no apple devices. Have a linux gaming desktop (Pop!_OS) with KDE connect, which is awesome, and a Steam Deck. Used to have a smartwatch, but didn't get enough use out of it to justify buying a new one.
OnePlus 9 5G. Prior that, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 3, and three BlackBerry OS phones.
Nokia 6.1 from 2018
Very good built quality, battery life and software updates. Not so good camera.
I previously owned a Sony Xperia M7 Aqua.
Upgrading cycle is basically when is needed - that means when they break, battery dies and cannot be replaced, OS becomes deprecated, etc.
The phone is the only Android device I use.
Not an Apple fanboy here: too overpriced for what they are offering and I don't get any value from showing off some logo.
The rest of my universe is built around Windows , Linux and some embedded applications.
iPhone 14 Pro I’m happy with it. Best features (in my opinion) are the cameras and screen quality. Worst qualities are probably the locked down nature of iOS, the outdated lightning port, and it’s a little heavier than I would like. I always had Android phones before my first iPhone which was a Xr. They were usually budget phones and they always had issues from being slow, bad cameras, low res screens, etc. Since switching to the iPhone Xr I’ve been upgrading every two years, sometimes every year depending on if I really like the newest model. My only other Android devices are a few tablets. Other Apple devices I own include Apple Watch Series 5, AirPods Pro 2nd gen, and MacBook Pro M1 14”.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S21 5G (Exynos version). I bought it in december 2021 after one year suffering with Xiaomi device, which had sooo many inconviniences , and I could not be any happier! Main reason I bought it is the size (6.2" vs previous 6.7") and camera. Battery life could be better though, but it's not a dealbreaker to me.
Next phone will probably be one of the foldables, but I'm in no rush to buy a new device any time soon.
Using a Samsung Galaxy A12 Works perfect for my needs and was super cheap 🤷 My favorite phone ever was my Nexus 5 These days I just replace a phone when I stop getting security updates 😀
I've got a Pixel 7 Pro and I've been very happy with it. The camera is fantastic, which is probably my favorite thing about it. I love all of the little features included in the Pixel software, the call screening feature being one of the best. The Pixels usually aren't trying to beat the other flagships in specs, but I haven't had any complaints with the hardware. I usually update to a new phone about every 3 year.
Pixel 4a 5g. Overall, still works and performs well enough for what I do.
I did start running into an issue a few months ago where it would just drop signal and have to be rebooted to get service back. I think it may have been after an update and also might have been resolved with a more recent update as last couple weeks it hasn't happened.
It has also survived a couple drops without breaking 😀
Samsung S22 Ultra
Overall I like the phone. The camera is good, it's speedy, battery lasts the whole day. I'm not a fan of the Samsung added software, and I usually change the launcher. I absolutely hate the curved screen, and I intend for my next phone to have a flat screen, whatever it is.
I've always been android, and I've shifted between the Samsungs and Pixels. My last pixel was the 6 pro, and it had hardware issues that frustrated me and sent me back to Samsung.
I upgrade every 18 months or so.
I have pixel ear buds and a galaxy watch.
My computers are all Macs, so I've considered switching to the iPhone. I feel that I'll miss the customizations on Android, and the camera on the iPhone doesn't seem quite as good. Is the integration really that big of a deal to make the switch worth it? Given that I'm not accustomed to it now, I'm not sure it's enough to make me jump from Android.
What phone are you using? Samsung Note 9.
Are you happy with it? What are its best and worst qualities?
Fairly happy with it. Best part is that it's got a headphone jack, stylus, and doesn't have hole punches. Downside is that the bezels can be close, so if you're not careful with how you hold it with a thin/no case, then the pad of your hands ends up constantly touching the screen.
How often do you upgrade to a new phone?
Not very often, except when it's been stolen, etc. I only tend to upgrade when the phone itself is either starting to not work due to insufficient system resources, or some part is failing (like the battery).
What other Android ecosystem devices do you have? Watches, headphones/earbuds, etc.
A Samsung smartwatch. I had a Garmin one that I preferred more, but the frame broke, and I was hoping that the metal frame on the Samsung would make it tougher, although I personally think that it's a bit overkill software and hardware wise, preferring the simpler watch interfaces of both Pebble and Garmin. I don't really need to text or anything on my watch, and it would be basically impossible with that tiny screen.
I also use Sennheiser HD 4.50BTNC (Gen 1) bluetooth headphones, and KZ ZSN PRO X earbuds, for when the headphones are out of battery, and/or I need a wired connection (the one on the headphones no longer works).
Do you also use any Apple products, or are you Android all the way? (And/or Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, etc.)
For my computer, I tend to use Windows. Linux every so often on a Live USB or something if I want to poke around on it.
I have an iPad Mini 2, since Android's tablet experiences aren't very good/rather limited (judging by how some of them work in Samsung's DeX mode), and because having a hook into the Apple ecosystem can be handy for some things, like trying to pin down an issue, or see how Apple does things compared to Android.
What phone are you using?
Samsung Galaxy s22 Ultra
Are you happy with it? What are its best and worst qualities?
Best of the camera. It's insane. Worst is the locked bootloader.
Which phones have you had previously? Which were the best and worst of the lot?
Best was Nexus 5
Worst was OnePlus5t
How often do you upgrade to a new phone?
Whenever I feel something is missing.
What other Android ecosystem devices do you have? Watches, headphones/earbuds, etc.
Do you also use any Apple products, or are you Android all the way? (And/or Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, etc.)
All my daily drivers are either Android or Linux. I own a Chromebook but don't really use it very often.
Google Pixel 6a
What phone are you using?
Realme GT Neo 2 5G, Android 13.
Are you happy with it? What are its best and worst qualities?
Yep. It's silly, but I like green back colour. Decent storage(256gb), enough RAM(12GB), good battery. Maybe little bit better camera. But for that price, I'm happy with it.
Which phones have you had previously? Which were the best and worst of the lot?
Nexus S, HTC One M7, Xiaomi Mi4C, Nexus 5x, TCL Plex. I liked HTC, front face stereo, aluminium body. Worst was Xiaomi. I hated that phone, MIUI was (still is) bad, SoC was bad, battery didn't last long.
How often do you upgrade to a new phone?
Until there are some defects (battery and display on TCL for example) or destroyed (Xiaomi) or it was simple too weak on performance for me(Nexus 5X)
What other Android ecosystem devices do you have? Watches, headphones/earbuds, etc.
Not clearly only Android devices. Yes. Headphones and watch
Do you also use any Apple products, or are you Android all the way? (And/or Windows, Linux, ChromeOS, etc.)
Windows on laptop. That's all I use.
Pixel 6
I'm using Motorola One 5G. I'm pretty happy with it.. It's great for a midrange. Worst quality it has is that due to having it 76% full, it's a little laggy and slow when switching apps. I had a lot of phones previously, the best one was an LG G3 in 2015. I usually upgrade every 3 or 4 years. I have a android tablet but I don't use it much. I don't have any apple products. I hate apple.
I am using a Nokia XR20. I'm pretty happy with it I was excited about the new XR21 coming out but they dropped the wireless charging for some stupid reason.
Pixel 4XL for grapheneOS and a big enough screen.
Im definitely happy with it, the phone is overall really good and graphene is excellent, it does have problems like no jack plug and end of life but outside of that it perfectly fits me
I only use android and Linux
Is there any bug on GrapheneOS ? I've used custom a rom before and it was incredibly buggy.
I'm using Motorola One 5G. I'm pretty happy with it.. It's great for a midrange. Worst quality it has is that due to having it 76% full, it's a little laggy and slow when switching apps. I had a lot of phones previously, the best one was an LG G3 in 2015. I usually upgrade every 3 or 4 years. I have a android tablet but I don't use it much. I don't have any apple products. I hate apple.
The S23 Ultra. The stylet help me a lot with my job, and it's a beast with emulation. Also, I love taking photography so I use all the cameras at their max capacities