Which phone to return to Android, from iPhone 6?

[AC Question]

Hi!

An easy question for you guys.

I've had an experiment with sarcasm by using an iPhone 6 Plus for a year and now I've had it. I can't keep saying "I only need to surf / browse / snapchat / instagram / facebook" because I am choking under the idiotic limitations of that pretentious junk.

I want to go back to Android again, so I need advice on which hardware to make sure I don't ever think about iPhone again. What I'll mostly do is Instagram my food, listen to MP3 music, watch mpegs, and try to get dates on Tinder.

What I care the most about:
-Budget: 350€/$350 tops.
-Camera in low-light, fast to start and snap when I see a frog or something.
-Compact size (5.2" at most).
-Non-slippery, easy to hold.
-Fingerprint sensor.
-32GB storage or expandable

What I care the least about:
-Battery life (I have powerbanks).
-"Premium" outer design.
-Games.
-QHD.

I've already eyeballed the Nexus 5X 32GB because stock Android seems nice. But I'm open to new suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I'd agree with the Nexus 5X, especially with some of the deals you can find now. Otherwise, maybe consider a Galaxy S6 or even S5?

 

[LeoRex]

Nexus 5X is a good unit... I have one, like it... fits your needs pretty well.

Honor 8 might be one to look at... I have yet to try one in hand, but it has the makings.

Pickin's are slim around the 5" range though. You might be able to find a used S7 or HTC 10... or a deal somewhere, especially on the 10...

 

[B. Diddy]

You might be able to find a used S7

LeoRex threatened to ban me from AC for suggesting an S5.

 

[LeoRex]

LeoRex threatened to ban me from AC for suggesting an S5.

Well.. I keed.... but my biggest reservation with the S5 is its age at this point. Sure, if someone put out a phone with the exact same specs now... I wouldn't really be opposed to it, but the S5 is now 2 1/2 years old. Samsung certainly isn't going to support it... and I'm not just referring to full versions of Android, I am referring to security updates. And while I am no crazy-lock-down-security type, I just have a feeling that there is a rather nasty security incident looming on the horizon that is going to wreak havoc on all those older, out of date devices.... like all those S5's still in use.