What smartphone to buy?

[Arun3]

So, the Phonetober fest is almost ending and I am in the market for a new smartphone. I am one of those in the minority who like smaller smartphones. I prefer to use them one-handed most of the time (my right thumb is pretty much exhausted most of the time). I was a Windows phone user, then an android person for a year (One+2), and for the past 2 years I am on iOS. One of the reasons I moved from Android to iOS was that most Android phones were getting ridiculously large for one-handed use and the user experience wasn't up to par (also the update situation). I wasn't too happy/still am not with Samsung's heavy skinned Android versions. The fluid (yet boring) iOS was like a breath of fresh air-coupled with regular updates directly from Apple and smaller size offerings (iPhone 6,7,8), made it an easy switch.
I am at the point where I am bored of iPhone 6s and want an upgrade. The "affordable" offering from Apple, the iPhone XR, isn't a one-hand friendly phone. I went to BestBuy and took a look at pixel 3- which was great in my opinion- but slightly dated-looking. I am confused. Wish there was a third option (you know what I mean)! Full disclosure-I am not invested in iOS or Google services/apps-use Microsoft and Amazon services/apps on my device.

Would love to hear your opinion on what you think is the best small-medium sized phone available in the market for a former Windows phone user.

 

[libra89]

I can help you with this. I am the same way myself and here's what I would suggest as your options:

With iOS, you can go with the iPhone 8 (remember that it's only a year old) or if you don't mind secondhand, try aiming for a X.

On the Android side, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (previous generation but has a headphone jack - ignore this suggestion if you are on Verizon though)) or the XZ3 Compact (current generation, still small but a lot of screen and works on Verizon!). The Pixel 2 has fairly big bezels but is a great choice, especially considering that most of the features from the Pixel 3 are also going to the 2 as well.

I am actually considering the iPhone 8 myself as I have a 7 currently.

 

[Arun3]

Thank you @libra89 . I was thinking of iphone 8 as an option.. But it looks and feels like the age old iPhone (Iphone 6/6s) I already have. Wireless charging, to me is the only upside to getting one. Also, I am not a power-user. 6s seems to do fine for me right now, especially after iOS12 update.I actually went to Bestbuy to have a look at Sony Xperia XZ2. It is a small phone, agreed. But it is NOT at all elegant looking (coming from iPhone). Sigh! I also don't feel like I should pay Apple any more $$$ as their "affordable" flagship is $750. Paying hard earned $750 for a "good enough" phone is hard to justify.

 

[libra89]

Thank you @libra89 . I was thinking of iphone 8 as an option.. But it looks and feels like the age old iPhone (Iphone 6/6s) I already have. Wireless charging, to me is the only upside to getting one. Also, I am not a power-user. 6s seems to do fine for me right now, especially after iOS12 update.I actually went to Bestbuy to have a look at Sony Xperia XZ2. It is a small phone, agreed. But it is NOT at all elegant looking (coming from iPhone). Sigh! I also don't feel like I should pay Apple any more $$$ as their "affordable" flagship is $750. Paying hard earned $750 for a "good enough" phone is hard to justify.

You're welcome. I get you on that. It is a hard choice that I wish you good luck with. The good thing is that you can also get your battery replaced too on the 6s if you want to. I wish that it was still possible to get a new X, as that seems to be the balance that others (who like small-medium sizes) have found.

 

[Ryujingt3]

I have a Xiaomi A1 Android phone. See if that meets your needs. It may be a step down in terms of specs though.

 

[Old_Mil]

I'll second the Sony android offerings, they are pretty nice. And you can install the Launcher 10 or Blackberry launchers on android if you are so inclined.

I'm also not a fan of Apple deciding to give its users 'values' scores based on your use of their devices.

 

[gbiqarar]

In my opinion, the best phone can be Samsung, in all respects, and the camera and the screen are really great, do not go to the iPhone, because it's both good and bad.
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[techiez]

So, the Phonetober fest is almost ending and I am in the market for a new smartphone. I am one of those in the minority who like smaller smartphones. I prefer to use them one-handed most of the time (my right thumb is pretty much exhausted most of the time). I was a Windows phone user, then an android person for a year (One+2), and for the past 2 years I am on iOS. One of the reasons I moved from Android to iOS was that most Android phones were getting ridiculously large for one-handed use and the user experience wasn't up to par (also the update situation). I wasn't too happy/still am not with Samsung's heavy skinned Android versions. The fluid (yet boring) iOS was like a breath of fresh air-coupled with regular updates directly from Apple and smaller size offerings (iPhone 6,7,8), made it an easy switch.
I am at the point where I am bored of iPhone 6s and want an upgrade. The "affordable" offering from Apple, the iPhone XR, isn't a one-hand friendly phone. I went to BestBuy and took a look at pixel 3- which was great in my opinion- but slightly dated-looking. I am confused. Wish there was a third option (you know what I mean)! Full disclosure-I am not invested in iOS or Google services/apps-use Microsoft and Amazon services/apps on my device.

Would love to hear your opinion on what you think is the best small-medium sized phone available in the market for a former Windows phone user.

Go for Xperia XZ2 compact.

 

[Arun3]

Thank you everyone who pitched in..love you all @techiez @gbiqarar @Old_Mil @Ryujingt3 and @libra89.

I did what @libra89 suggested. Went for a used iPhone X . Paid $650 in cash- found a great deal on Craigslist from this wonderful guy (got lucky). I absolutely love it so far. The price was the max I was willing to spend. Went to an Apple store and one of the staff told me iPhone X is a better phone than an iPhone XR. So there's that. Thank you!!

 

[libra89]

Thank you everyone who pitched in..love you all @techiez @gbiqarar @Old_Mil @Ryujingt3 and @libra89.

I did what @libra89 suggested. Went for a used iPhone X . Paid $650 in cash- found a great deal on Craigslist from this wonderful guy (got lucky). I absolutely love it so far. The price was the max I was willing to spend. Went to an Apple store and one of the staff told me iPhone X is a better phone than an iPhone XR. So there's that. Thank you!!

Yay! You're welcome! Congrats and enjoy your X!

 

[Ryujingt3]

Thank you everyone who pitched in..love you all @techiez @gbiqarar @Old_Mil @Ryujingt3 and @libra89.

I did what @libra89 suggested. Went for a used iPhone X . Paid $650 in cash- found a great deal on Craigslist from this wonderful guy (got lucky). I absolutely love it so far. The price was the max I was willing to spend. Went to an Apple store and one of the staff told me iPhone X is a better phone than an iPhone XR. So there's that. Thank you!!

Enjoy your new phone!

 

[Yntyzar]

Xiaomi good phone and very cheap