Hi Lemmy,
I’m in the market for a new phone as my galaxy S10+ that I’ve had for ~5 years has a dying screen. I haven’t really been paying attention to the market in the same number of years, so I"m not sure what to go for and I would really appreciate your recommendations!
Some info:
- My budget is definitely no more than 700 EUR (preferably under 500, but I’m willing to make concessions)
- I’m expecting to buy refurbished to save money, so the device need not be from this generation
- I prioritize:
- a high quality panel with high refresh rate, could be nice with LTPO
- Hardware that is at least as capable as the S10+
- All-day battery life
- Preferably flat screen
I don’t really care about the camera, I’m sure most these days are serviceable for the few pictures I take.
I’m very interested in the Nothing phone 2, but it’s just at the edge of my price range so I’m trying to see if I can find something that scratches the same itch, both in specs and form factor (but I’m sure that’s too much to ask). Any advice would be appreciated!
I would recommend the fairphone 4 or 5. I have the 4 and it is great: reparable with software updates (os etc) , easily replaced battery and sustainably sourced.
I agree. I have one too and I am very happy with it. I also think it does not break as easily as most other phones. I drop it all the time and it is still fine, even the screen.
He mentioned wanting a high quality panel with a high refresh rate which also supports LTPO. Fairphone mazes at 90hz and doesn’t support LTPO.