I'd like help and/or suggestions for a new device.

[lkct01234]

I had the Motorola RAZR Maxx and liked it but wanted to upgrade. Camera, mostly, and the battery life had shortened. But I liked the size (around 5"). I spent hours scouring the webs and finally decided on Motorola G4 Plus. Have had it for a month and now it's ghost touching/not responding when I press. (Ghost Touching, I found out meant it thought I was touching somewhere when I wasn't.) Going to return it but am essentially starting back where I was...It was bigger than I wanted but it had a good battery life and good camera.
I have to say, I love the fingerprint unlock. I like to always have my device locked as I have a 3 y.o. and it keeps her form getting and doing who knows what. (Although I realize she can still make emergency calls....)
I looked into rooting my Maxx but I'm not sure if that will get me what I want and I think since I already had 4.4 (KitKat) I can't root it.
I also liked the $300 price tag.
I'd like a phone about 5" and a long battery life (last a day without needing charging with frequent use). I'm not wanting to get the payment plan. A reasonable camera is a must. It's hard to find for Verizon! Does anyone have a phone they use or know about that would fit that??
Thanks!
Lisa

 

[Jaycemiskel]

For that price, I don't really know of anything else. Why not just get a replacement device of the same type?

 

[lkct01234]

I may. But I'm looking into other options. It was too big but I compromised and the problem is known to happen. According to Moto tech support I shouldn't use the phone while it's charging...I'd like to see if I can find something smaller. I'm not eager to get it if it's going to happen again...

 

[cell adviser]

To me the very best device on the market right now even though it's still a bit older is the Galaxy Note 4. If you have to get a brand new phone is a S7 with a new Motorola easy.