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Ask HN: What phone model do you currently own?

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Post by redbell »

The other day, a video [0] from YouTuber SuperSaf popped up into my YT feed that reveals what phones popular YouTubers are actually using, which triggered my curiosity to see what is it like to be in the HN community.

So, what phone model do you currently use and why? What was your previous model? If you plan to upgrade, what should be your next phone?

For me, I was using an S20+ then I switched to an iPhone XS Max (just to try the Apple experience). My next phone is a blur, moving target but probably will try to experience either the Z Fold 5 or wait for the Pixel 8 Pro.

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0. https://youtu.be/skO3U2sAOTU?si=OIASJ-sZU4minQhV

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Post by GradientInsight »

I use the Realme GT Neo 3, if you ask me why the main reason probably was the spec sheet. But if I were to buy another one right now I would probably go for a Pixel just for the camera.

What do you look for in a phone? Right now I only care about battery and camera.

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Post by plastic_bag »

I bought the OnePlus 11R a few days when my phone at the time, the OnePlus 9, developed the infamous green line in just a year of ownership. OnePlus offered me about $400 as that device reached EoL and they were out of spares.

I had to buy the 11R specifically because I could use that money only to buy another OnePlus and I did want to shell out more money for the 11.

What would be my next phone? I don't know. I usually keep my phone for 4 to 5 years and I am biased towards Android. I will see what's in the market after 4 years.

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Post by neallindsay »

zainhoda wrote: post #5

I like small form factor so I use iPhone 12 mini and before that was the original iPhone SE. Sadly the small form factor seems to be going away so I’m not really sure what my next phone will be.

I have the 13 mini and I love it. Last year was the first year in a long time that I didn't upgrade because I didn't want a huge phone. I haven't decided what I am going to do this year yet.

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Post by paulcole »

neallindsay wrote: post #6
zainhoda wrote: post #5

I like small form factor so I use iPhone 12 mini and before that was the original iPhone SE. Sadly the small form factor seems to be going away so I’m not really sure what my next phone will be.

I have the 13 mini and I love it. Last year was the first year in a long time that I didn't upgrade because I didn't want a huge phone. I haven't decided what I am going to do this year yet.

I don’t see why I can’t get at least another year out of my 13 mini. Fingers crossed for a 16 mini and if not then I’ll figure it out then.

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Post by akasakahakada »

LG G5, LG G8, LG V30, LG V50, LG V50S

Reasons: God tier audio quality, SD card support, god tier fingerprint sensor, top tier all round camera hardware, god tier offical panorama & 360degree camera, god tier price/perfoemance, no nonsense lockscreen (omni direction swipe without swipe distance lowerbound)

My next phone: Every phone is a downgrade from LG.

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Post by JacobAldridge »

zainhoda wrote: post #5

I like small form factor so I use iPhone 12 mini and before that was the original iPhone SE. Sadly the small form factor seems to be going away so I’m not really sure what my next phone will be.

I’m in a similar boat. Currently using an iPhone 8 (that’s less than 2 years old); I figure the next move will be one of the Minis perhaps?

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Post by GianFabien »

Used to have iPhones, but the forced obsolescence has driven me to Android phones. Last one was a Motorola Razr/V, currently an Oppo RenoZ. Probably the next one will be an Oppo as well. Middle of the range Oppos have 8+ core CPUs and 3+GB RAM so they are snappy. The cameras are Ok, not iPhone grade, but good enough for me. Samsung appear to be better phones, but at a considerable bump up in price.

I tend to upgrade when the battery doesn't last a whole working day. So far have only dropped one phone.

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