I actually have the same phone.I have an S21FE and I have hated it since I got it. My old A71 5G was a much better phone, albeit slightly slower. I took TMO's trade in deal on it for $500 off for the S21 FE and with that you really have no choice but to do the payments because the credits are put in your account monthly. Well anyway next month it's paid off and I can move on to something better.
I really want an S24 Ultra, but, the price is pretty dear. Any other recommendations of something newer? Requirements are:
-Android (really will not consider an iPhone, been there done that and went back)
-6.5 or larger screen
-Wireless charging
-IP67 water resistance
-Decent software support - i.e. more than 2 years from release date.
-Octa core or better
-6GB system RAM minimum, 8+ GB better
-128GB storage minimum, 256GB better.
-Preferably less than $1000
Basically flagship specs, I know. Been looking at the Pixel 8 Pro and OnePlus options. What else is out there that's not available on the carrier websites?
Asus Zenphone 11 Ultra looks pretty nice for the price, it's $799 right now with $100 off, and it appears that it will get 4 years of security updates. But it's kind of a leap of faith because these phones are not common. I'm kind of reduced to browsing forums to find info on phones like this.
I just got approved for a small loan with my bank to get an S24 Ultra. $1450, 9% APR but I'll be paying double to triple the $47 a month I'm agreeing to. I have straight talk so financing a phone isn't really feasable.
My oh my, a loan to get a phone?
There is something seriously wrong with life priorities here...
Im an adult capable of making his own decisions, and I'm rebuilding my credit score.You're joking, right?
Im an adult capable of making his own decisions, and I'm rebuilding my credit score.
I think he's adult serious...You're joking, right?
Much more important question is ..... what color did you get?Well now I feel a bit embarrassed. Just found out from the bank my CS is already 721. Three years ago it was 540. Oh well. Yall can hate if you want, I'll be enjoying my new phone with 100x zoom and a 200mp camera.
Make sure the extra money you pay gets applied to the principal.I just got approved for a small loan with my bank to get an S24 Ultra. $1450, 9% APR but I'll be paying double to triple the $47 a month I'm agreeing to. I have straight talk so financing a phone isn't really feasable.
Grey/SilverMuch more important question is ..... what color did you get?![]()
I got a Pixel 7a back in October when I dumped T-Mobile for Google Fi. It's a great phone. My Samsung Tab S5e died two weeks ago and I replaced it with the Google Pixel tablet...It's pretty good but Samsung does tablets better. Although, $330 for the Pixel tablet is very reasonable and total integration with Google is convenient.This phone is so badass. I'm taking a closeup shot of the moon tonight just to be cool 8)
Because of these threads I ran across this. Im bored with cell phones, dont know where we go from here. However this is really interesting, seems like it raises the bar, way more so if you like photography.
Thing is it is not USA supported, seems like it is everywhere else in the world including the EU. Guess we lose out but you can buy it on Amazon but not warrantied in the USA.
Only compatible with T-Mobile GSM and the MVNOs that use T-Mobile network. The rest of the world operates on the GSM and why this phone is compatible with everything overseas.
Anyway. I could almost abandon my iPhone for this but doubt I would and so there is the warranty thing. Would have to get a new smart watch but my health insurance would pay for that. But everything else of mine is also in the Apple world, laptop, two desktops and the mentioned iPhone and Watch 9
At the least competition is good. This maybe the new world standard to beat and the price seems right. I mean, in a world where all phones seem to be the same now, all I can think of for the future in my life is an iPhone pro instead of out regular iPhones but this... whole other ballgame and maybe will pressure for more upgrades from Samsung and Apple.
Here are the links I found interesting;
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: My new favorite phone
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has the best camera package you'll find on any phone today.www.androidcentral.com
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: more camera than phone
As much a connected camera as it is a smartphone, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's 1-inch sensor, variable aperture and Leica processing shinewww.digitalcameraworld.com
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra Review: The Best Camera Phone I've Ever Used
I'm a professional photographer and this phone has blown me away.www.cnet.com