Is Samsung the best Android phone?

jenniferbutler · 05-03-2018, 07:06 AM

There are lots of Android devices in the market today which ranges from Samsung, Tecno, vivo, Lenovo, Infinix, LG, itel, etc. I have used Tecno, Samsung, itel, Infinix, and LG phones but among them all, Samsung happens to be my favorite among them. Tecno is the closest to Samsung when it comes to my favorite and I believe it's a great rival for Samsung.

GlenBarrington · 05-03-2018, 10:28 AM

I don't think so, I switched from Samsung to Motorola Z2 Play and couldn't be happier with my purchase. The Moto Z has a sharp screen that is perfect for reading in a Dr's office waiting room, etc.

GERGE · 05-03-2018, 10:59 AM

No, not even close. Buy a Pixel or Sony. For cheap phones, go either Android One with Xiaomi or buy a Motorola.

DiapDealer · 05-03-2018, 11:03 AM

I like the Android OS on Google's Pixel phones, myself. I appreciate the mostly straight-up version of Android without all the extra annoying OS customizations that many manufacturers can't seem to help themselves from including.

It's (the Pixel 2 XL) my first Android phone and I already "knew" how to use it out of the box.

GlenBarrington · 05-03-2018, 11:42 AM

I just remembered, Verizon just signed a deal with Samsung to put their crap-ware on all future Samsung phones regardless of vendor! That alone, puts Samsung out of the running for me! See link

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-o...-idUSKBN1I24JC

EDIT: They just amended the story to read just on the Verizon network, Sorry!

ilovejedd · 05-03-2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

I like the Android OS on Google's Pixel phones, myself. I appreciate the mostly straight-up version of Android without all the extra annoying OS customizations that many manufacturers can't seem to help themselves from including.

It's (the Pixel 2 XL) my first Android phone and I already "knew" how to use it out of the box.

Same. It's (mostly) stock Android for me. Granted, I get Android primarily for tinkering so I tend to go for less expensive models (e.g. Moto X/G/E). My daily driver is an iPhone 7.

Barbara1955 · 05-03-2018, 12:40 PM

Amazon Fire Phone was the best! My Samsung doesn't come close...

dwig · 05-03-2018, 12:46 PM

"Is Samsung the best Android phone?"

"Best" doesn't exist in the real world. It only exists in your mind; it is a personal value judgment. There are too many different attribute to evaluate, with each being more or less valuable to different individuals, for any one person's "best" to likely be the "best" for someone else.

Personally, my needs make my "best" choice a bit of an outlier. For me, the choice was the LG Exalt V220, currently a Verizon exclusive. it has all the features that I actually use, as I use a real tablet for tablet type computing chores. They don't give the details, but it runs a gelded version of Android suited for the Exalt's "flip phone" configuration.

ZodWallop · 05-03-2018, 01:23 PM

I think Samsung makes wonderful hardware. But I don't like the ways they mess with Android, to try to make it look more like iOS. The first time I saw a Tab S2 with all its rounded square icons on a 9.7 tablet with a home button, it looked so much like an iPad, I thought 'no wonder Apple sued them.'

I also don't like the bloatware their phones come loaded with. Why do I need Samsung's Gallery if I have Google Photos? They tend to come with the core Google apps, Samsung's copies of them and the carrier's copies as well.

And what's with reversing the order of the buttons on the bottom?

I much prefer a purer version of Android. I'm still using a Nexus 6 and a Lenovo tablet. Both have fairly standard versions of Android and little to no uninstallable bloat.

Apparition B5 · 05-03-2018, 02:36 PM

Sony Xperia is the best Android manufacturer for me. Their devices are lightly skinned, come with little bloatware, and they receive timely Android updates.

haertig · 05-03-2018, 02:45 PM

My biggest desire is finding one that is not the size of a school bus. I have zero desire to carry around something so huge in my pocket. And every year, they just keep getting larger and larger. Some are so gigantic that I laugh every time I see some poor soul trying to carry on a phone conversation using one. I suppose if you have only one computing device that has to do everything, the super-sized models might be a reasonable choice.

Apparition B5 · 05-03-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by haertig

My biggest desire is finding one that is not the size of a school bus. I have zero desire to carry around something so huge in my pocket. And every year, they just keep getting larger and larger. Some are so gigantic that I laugh every time I see some poor soul trying to carry on a phone conversation using one. I suppose if you have only one computing device that has to do everything, the super-sized models might be a reasonable choice.

That's largely a result of targeting Asians. Most Asians only have one device, so they want smartphones large enough to do everything with. It sucks. That's another reason why I prefer Sony Xperia smartphones, as they have a compact model.

GERGE · 05-03-2018, 03:17 PM

I use a 5" Android One phone. But brand wouldn't mean anything for you, it is a local one: https://www.generalmobile.com/products/GM6

I used to use Sony phones before that but I decided to try a local company as they started to produce good phones. So far, so good.

Alohamora · 05-03-2018, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haertig

My biggest desire is finding one that is not the size of a school bus. I have zero desire to carry around something so huge in my pocket. And every year, they just keep getting larger and larger. Some are so gigantic that I laugh every time I see some poor soul trying to carry on a phone conversation using one. I suppose if you have only one computing device that has to do everything, the super-sized models might be a reasonable choice.

The best solution for me has been to have two phones, an iphone SE, small enough to carry in my pocket and do "phone stuff" and a larger Android for web and ebook reading that I carry in backpack or purse when I want an entertaiment device.

I like LG and Motorola phones best.

rcentros · 05-03-2018, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlenBarrington

I just remembered, Verizon just signed a deal with Samsung to put their crap-ware on all future Samsung phones regardless of vendor! That alone, puts Samsung out of the running for me! See link

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-o...-idUSKBN1I24JC

EDIT: They just amended the story to read just on the Verizon network, Sorry!

This is vile. Now, when you buy an expensive Samsung Android phone for use on the overpriced Verizon network, not only will get unwanted Google apps (you can't rid of), unwanted Samsung apps (you can't get rid of) and unwanted Verizon apps (you can't get rid of), you get the added "benefit" of having ads pushed through these apps. (Pinch me, I'm dreaming!) I'm guessing Samsung is not the only smartphone maker who'll be pressured to do this on the Verizon network. Verizon has dreams of becoming another Google, using the worn-out Yahoo and AOL and Go90 to accomplish this. What a joke.

My next phone will probably be a flip-phone. But I'll use my old Blackberry Q10 until they won't let me use it on the Sprint network any more.

05-03-2018, 07:06 AM	#1
jenniferbutler Banned Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Device: none	Is Samsung the best Android phone? There are lots of Android devices in the market today which ranges from Samsung, Tecno, vivo, Lenovo, Infinix, LG, itel, etc. I have used Tecno, Samsung, itel, Infinix, and LG phones but among them all, Samsung happens to be my favorite among them. Tecno is the closest to Samsung when it comes to my favorite and I believe it's a great rival for Samsung. Last edited by issybird; 06-10-2018 at 01:52 PM. Reason: Spam. Original post restored.

05-03-2018, 11:42 AM	#5
GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	I just remembered, Verizon just signed a deal with Samsung to put their crap-ware on all future Samsung phones regardless of vendor! That alone, puts Samsung out of the running for me! See link https://www.reuters.com/article/us-o...-idUSKBN1I24JC EDIT: They just amended the story to read just on the Verizon network, Sorry! Last edited by GlenBarrington; 05-03-2018 at 11:45 AM.

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GlenBarrington Cheese Whiz Posts: 1,986 Karma: 11677147 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Springfield, Illinois Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Tab A 10.1(2019), Pixel 6a.	I don't think so, I switched from Samsung to Motorola Z2 Play and couldn't be happier with my purchase. The Moto Z has a sharp screen that is perfect for reading in a Dr's office waiting room, etc.

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GERGE Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 5797160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Istanbul Device: Kobo Libra	No, not even close. Buy a Pixel or Sony. For cheap phones, go either Android One with Xiaomi or buy a Motorola.

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DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,891 Karma: 207182180 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I like the Android OS on Google's Pixel phones, myself. I appreciate the mostly straight-up version of Android without all the extra annoying OS customizations that many manufacturers can't seem to help themselves from including. It's (the Pixel 2 XL) my first Android phone and I already "knew" how to use it out of the box.

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Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Amazon Fire Phone was the best! My Samsung doesn't come close...

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dwig Wizard Posts: 1,613 Karma: 6718541 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Paradise (Key West, FL) Device: Current:Surface Go & Kindle 3 - Retired: DellV8p, Clie UX50, ...	"Is Samsung the best Android phone?" "Best" doesn't exist in the real world. It only exists in your mind; it is a personal value judgment. There are too many different attribute to evaluate, with each being more or less valuable to different individuals, for any one person's "best" to likely be the "best" for someone else. Personally, my needs make my "best" choice a bit of an outlier. For me, the choice was the LG Exalt V220, currently a Verizon exclusive. it has all the features that I actually use, as I use a real tablet for tablet type computing chores. They don't give the details, but it runs a gelded version of Android suited for the Exalt's "flip phone" configuration.

05-03-2018, 01:23 PM	#9
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,502 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	I think Samsung makes wonderful hardware. But I don't like the ways they mess with Android, to try to make it look more like iOS. The first time I saw a Tab S2 with all its rounded square icons on a 9.7 tablet with a home button, it looked so much like an iPad, I thought 'no wonder Apple sued them.' I also don't like the bloatware their phones come loaded with. Why do I need Samsung's Gallery if I have Google Photos? They tend to come with the core Google apps, Samsung's copies of them and the carrier's copies as well. And what's with reversing the order of the buttons on the bottom? I much prefer a purer version of Android. I'm still using a Nexus 6 and a Lenovo tablet. Both have fairly standard versions of Android and little to no uninstallable bloat.

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Apparition B5 Zealot Posts: 108 Karma: 2245322 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Pennsylvania, U.S.A. Device: Kindle Oasis 3 and iPad Air 5	Sony Xperia is the best Android manufacturer for me. Their devices are lightly skinned, come with little bloatware, and they receive timely Android updates.

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haertig Wizard Posts: 1,941 Karma: 34855886 Join Date: Sep 2017 Device: PW3, Galaxy Tab A9+, Moto G7	My biggest desire is finding one that is not the size of a school bus. I have zero desire to carry around something so huge in my pocket. And every year, they just keep getting larger and larger. Some are so gigantic that I laugh every time I see some poor soul trying to carry on a phone conversation using one. I suppose if you have only one computing device that has to do everything, the super-sized models might be a reasonable choice.

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GERGE Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 5797160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Istanbul Device: Kobo Libra	I use a 5" Android One phone. But brand wouldn't mean anything for you, it is a local one: https://www.generalmobile.com/products/GM6 I used to use Sony phones before that but I decided to try a local company as they started to produce good phones. So far, so good.