Comment on Long-time iOS user considering switch to Android - Need advice on $1000 flagships

ripcord@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

• IllNess@infosec.pub ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  If you wait for a deal to January, you can probably get a Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus for under $700.

  If you want to really save money, you can get an S24 and it will still have half a year of upgrades.

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  • GreatRam@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    The s24 series has 7 years of updates

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    • IllNess@infosec.pub ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Sorry. I meant half a decade. You are correct.

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• Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Ehhhh I build a computer that lasts eight years or more for 2KUSD

  I think spending 1.5kUSD on a pocket computer that stays fast and works amazingly for at least five years is legit. I got my last phone five years ago and didn’t even need to upgrade, I just wanted more storage space and 120hz screen. Oh and better cameras. But 1-2k is not too much for a phone if you use it as a pocket computer with… what rivals a DSLR but you don’t have to bring your DALE with you, attached to it.

  You can get a decent phone for cheap, but it’s gonna be kinda shit it a couple years. I don’t have to lug my Nikon with me anymore and that’s great.

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  • golli@sopuli.xyz ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    I do agree with the notion that phones in todays society are hugely important and spending money on what for most people might be their most important computing device is valid.

    But the thing is that you really don’t need to spend this kind of money to get all the performance 95% of people need. Unless you want a foldable phone or NEED the telefoto-lense that is often reserved for higher end models (but I assume even then there are cheap options),

    As an example here in Germany you can get a pixel 9 for under 500€, if you get a cheap mobile contract even cheaper (I pay 15€/month over 2 years and got a free pixel 9 with the mobile plan). All the performance you need and makes great photos. And for anyone who wants lots of storage there are still phones with sd card readers

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  • ripcord@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    No

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• LagFlex@lemmy.world ⁨4⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Came here to say the same thing 😭

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