Android Good Android Phone Recommendation?

[gnmmarechal]

I'll agree the hardware is solid and yes you could flash a custom rom, but honestly I'd rather just get something with pure android out of the box (in case you haven't noticed, I prefer pure android only). I'd argue over the bloat, but that's not what this thread is about. Also if I had to pick any Android phone as of today it would be the essential in a heartbeat. Maybe the pixel 2 can take that crown back.

Eh. I do like stock Android, but modern Samsung devices are much better bloat-wise than they used to. What I liked about the Nexus line, the Pixel line took away, though. The affordability.

 

[Gon Freecss]

Nokia 6 or wait for 8.

 

[weatMod]

Eh. I do like stock Android, but modern Samsung devices are much better bloat-wise than they used to. What I liked about the Nexus line, the Pixel line took away, though. The affordability.

they also took away SD slots and miracast

 

[THYPLEX]

Asus zenfone 2

 

[digipimp75]

I have the LG V10 and love it.. never upgraded to the V20, but heard it's pretty good. I got in during the launch window of the V10 and they were offering a promo where they gave you a 200gb sandisk microsd card, spare battery, and charging cradle. A lot of people complain about bootloop issues on LG devices, but I've never experienced any.

 

[gnmmarechal]

they also took away SD slots and miracast

The Nexus line didn't have SD slots as far as I can remember. At least my N4 didn't. Which is a shame. The S8 does have one.

 

[Deleted User]

LeEco is one of the most powerful brands which release powerful stuff for less.
Also Xiaomi has some good phones.

 

[weatMod]

The Nexus line didn't have SD slots as far as I can remember. At least my N4 didn't. Which is a shame. The S8 does have one.

thats what i mean all other androids had sd till nexus and pixel google removed them and miracast on their "flagship" devices

 

[gnmmarechal]

thats what i mean all other androids had sd till nexus and pixel google removed them and miracast on their "flagship" devices

It doesn't really bother me too much, even though it is a shame, given how they are THE stock Android devices out there, and the reference models, I suppose. A microSD slot can greatly increase the lifespan of a smartphone. I know 16GB on my Nexus 4 was too little. My S2 also had 16GB, but a 32GB micro SD made it so much better. The Nexus line was significantly cheaper than the Pixel one, though. That's what bothers me, really.

 

[I_AM_L_FORCE]

LeEco is one of the most powerful brands which release powerful stuff for less.
Also Xiaomi has some good phones.

No headphone jack though

 

[Deleted User]

No headphone jack though

They include USB-Type C jack-out cable so still, it's pretty nice.

 

[TechyTurtle]

moto e4 if on budget one plus 5 for mid range

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[MartyDreamy]

Get a Xiaomi or Oneplus 5