I'm somewhat over this addiction. I don't need to have the latest...

[Elky64]

I opted for a Pixel 3a over a 3 or 4 ONLY for the extra battery life.

That alone is worth getting a solid mid ranger over a flagship.

So how are you finding the battery life on the 3a?

Was contemplating getting the 4a when it comes out yet its 3080 mAh battery (if true) will cause me to hesitate a bit. I'm used to phone's w/batteries in the 3500-4000 mAh range so tough going backwards on this front. Still miffed why Google thinks "so yesterdays" tech is still cool, may work for Apple but imo not so much here.

In any given brand, a flagship is supposed to be better in every single way than a mid ranger. But we've seen that that is most definitely not always the case.

That's so true. Support is a good example, other than the likes of Google the majority of OEMs still put a device on the chopping block after two years no matter what was spent.

 

[anon(50597)]

I opted for a Pixel 3a over a 3 or 4 ONLY for the extra battery life.

That alone is worth getting a solid mid ranger over a flagship.

In any given brand, a flagship is supposed to be better in every single way than a mid ranger. But we've seen that that is most definitely not always the case.

Will be interested to hear how you like it. Love mine.

 

[bembol]

I like Samsung's A series. I agree with the points made, my only issue is for some reason I can't play Asphalt 9. I had an old iPhone 7 and no problems.

 

[the_boon]

Will be interested to hear how you like it. Love mine.

I must disclose that I did not (and will not) sell my KEYone/KEY2/LE.

Just trying something different for the heck of it.

The 3a is also your main phone?

 

[Morty2264]

yeah man that's so weird. don't get me wrong, the more I use the s20 ultra the more I love it and realize it's way better than some of the criticism it's getting in the reviews but if I would've had to pay full price for it I probably wouldn't have. I was coming from a note 9 and seriously was looking at possibly getting the A71 if it came to sprint, but they gave me the ultra for free . Honestly I would've paid $1100 for it but the 1399 is just rediculous for any phone at this point. Even the ones that fold.

I totally agree with you - $1400 is WAY too much for a phone! I too was interested in the Samsung A-series - specifically, the A51, I think. But the size (6.5") was too big for me. Otherwise, depending on the camera specs, I would have heavily considered it.

I think you made the right call - I'd get the Ultra too if I'd gotten it for free!

 

[the_boon]

$1400 is WAY too much for a phone!

Unless it's a Note + Priv style hybrid slider! I'd pay a very unreasonable amount for such a thing!

 

[anon(50597)]

I must disclose that I did not (and will not) sell my KEYone/KEY2/LE.

Just trying something different for the heck of it.

The 3a is also your main phone?

Yes.
I have an iPhone XR also but mostly the 3a.

 

[anon(50597)]

Unless it's a Note + Priv style hybrid slider! I'd pay a very unreasonable amount for such a thing!

I won’t pay $1400 for any phone, even if it can fly you to the moon.

 

[the_boon]

Yes.
I have an iPhone XR also but mostly the 3a.

How does the battery compare between the two?

The 3a has a few hundred mAh but it doesn't have Apple's refined optimization

Also the OLED will always be more power hungry than a 720p LCD

 

[anon(50597)]

How does the battery compare between the two?

The 3a has a few hundred mAh but it doesn't have Apple's refined optimization

Also the OLED will always be more power hungry than a 720p LCD

Close but the iPhone is slightly better in my estimation. Apple is just better at optimizing.
That being said, I have no issue getting through an entire day with either.

 

[Morty2264]

Unless it's a Note + Priv style hybrid slider! I'd pay a very unreasonable amount for such a thing!

... Oh wow, that sounds good. My wallet shuddered in fear.

 

[mikey6965]

I don't see many changes in speed from year to year with my Samsung phones. I will go and test them out at Best Buy for a long time and make that determination.

 

[Morty2264]

I don't see many changes in speed from year to year with my Samsung phones. I will go and test them out at Best Buy for a long time and make that determination.

It's true - sometimes the improvements are marginal at best and you can't even tell the difference in day to day use!

 

[mikey6965]

It's true - sometimes the improvements are marginal at best and you can't even tell the difference in day to day use!

Knowing this will save me lots of money in the future. It isn’t necessary for me to have the latest and greatest anymore.

 

[Morty2264]

Knowing this will save me lots of money in the future. It isn’t necessary for me to have the latest and greatest anymore.

It has certainly saved me money now, too!

 

[bembol]

...not!! LOL ������������

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

I gave my Huawei P30 Pro to my Mother. I got the iPhone 12 Pro Max and now the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

I even got the LG Velvet 5G.

 

[J Dubbs]

...not!! LOL ������������

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

I gave my Huawei P30 Pro to my Mother. I got the iPhone 12 Pro Max and now the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

I even got the LG Velvet 5G.

We knew you were lying to yourself

 

[Morty2264]

...not!! LOL ������������

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!

I gave my Huawei P30 Pro to my Mother. I got the iPhone 12 Pro Max and now the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra.

I even got the LG Velvet 5G.

Welcome back, old friend! I love the LG Velvet! How are you liking it?

 

[Climb14er]

Twenty eight years ago, when I got my first phone, an early Motorola flip, analog, great phone from Mobiltel here in Denver, the owner, Bill gave me words of advice that I've followed to this day... ' you either control the phone or it will control you'. This was back in the day when plans were thirty minutes of talk, no data, no texts, for fifty bucks! I'm still running a Note 9 that is performing on Verizon, perfectly! Enjoy whichever phone floats your boat!

 

[Morty2264]

Twenty eight years ago, when I got my first phone, an early Motorola flip, analog, great phone from Mobiltel here in Denver, the owner, Bill gave me words of advice that I've followed to this day... ' you either control the phone or it will control you'. This was back in the day when plans were thirty minutes of talk, no data, no texts, for fifty bucks! I'm still running a Note 9 that is performing on Verizon, perfectly! Enjoy whichever phone floats your boat!

That's a really good and wise saying. I feel like when I was younger, my phone controlled me and I regret it now. I love phones, don't get me wrong, but I do think there's a time and place for using them.