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So, I thought I'd kick things off here with some community building.

Quote this post with answers to the below!

What phone are you using?

Are you happy with it? What are its best and worst qualities?

Which phones have you had previously? Which were the best and worst of the lot?

How often do you upgrade to a new phone?

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.)

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[–] Defaced@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

I use a pixel 6a, switched over to it from an iPhone 11. I wanted something that worked better than my iphone on Google Fi. I had a ton of issues on Fi with my iphone since it was technically in beta like the cellular settings getting reset. I had a moto g power before and that thing was trash, it worked fine for a while but as soon as you start installing apps it just chugs. The pixel 6a is good enough for me to say I will never buy a non-Google Android phone ever again. The pictures are crazy good, I don't even know how, the sensor is old, software magic I guess.

I also have an m1 Mac mini and a gaming PC running endeavour OS. So far the Android phone works much better on a Linux ecosystem for obvious reasons. No smart watches or anything though, haven't dipped my toes into that space. I will say I was extremely hesitant to move to Android from iOS, iOS is so solid from a stability and compatibility perspective, Apple really has that down to a science. However since switching to a Google created Android phone, it's a night and day difference from my past experiences on Android.

[–] ginslo@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Still using my Pixel 2xl from 2018! Longest time with a single phone ever. Still working pretty well but showing signs of the inevitable end of life.

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[–] trunk@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm using an Mi 11x a.k.a Poco F3

This is my first Android with a flagship processor solovinhg the snappiness of it even 2 years in. Plus 120hz and Amoled at this price point was an amazing deal. Its battery is not greatnoew, 2 years in, and the camera is okay, and not amazing.

I've had a Galaxy 5, Galaxy SL, Galaxy S4, then Redmi 2, Note 3, 5, 7 (all pros) and lastly, the Mi 11x.

The best, for its time, was probably the Redmi Note 3 Pro, a great upper midranger at a budget price point. The Note 7 Pro had a great camera at the same price point as well. On the performance front, and overall, Mi 11x is easily the best.

I have an Mi Pad 5 as well, great for watching shows and movies on the bed.

I have a Macbook Pro from the office.Its's good but I don't see myself purchasing into their ecosystem due to price and closed garden concerns.

[–] carbotect@vlemmy.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Which do you like more MI UI or Samsung's UI?

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