Moving from an S20FE to an A26 5G?

[gomezz]

With the security updates on the S20 range coming to an end I was wondering if I really need a flagship S series phone or if I would be served well enough by a budget A Series model?

I am not that fussed by camera specs nor about watching videos nor gaming. Apart from being used as a basic call-making, messaging phone my main usage is for listening to music and podcasts while in the work van or going for walks. As long as it also runs Google Maps for occasional use and a bit of light browsing to check up on things while on the move that is about it.

Have I missed anything out that I should be thinking about? Any other advice?

 

[Alice- Bennett]

For everyday things like calls and browsing, the A26 5G is a good pick. It's smooth enough too. No need to spend big if that’s all that’s needed.

 

[gomezz]

After feedback from elsewhere and a bit more digging a possible alternative that I can get at a similar budget price is the Moto G75. Will bear this in mind while I continue to cogitate on this ...

... How much will I miss OneUI and Bixby though? Definitely wouldn't miss the Samsung bloatware!

 

[gomezz]

Been seeing a lot of reviews on the G75 about poor build quality so not as keen on that now.

The lack of wireless charging on the A26 is a bind but wondering how I would get on with adding an adapter pad (with my usual soft bumper cover to protect it.

Had another look at the S25+ with 256GB and can get a deal equivalent to about a tenner a month for its supported life (SIM free as I already have a good £9 per month contract for 250GB which I want to keep). Put that way it sounds like an attractive way to go.

 

[gomezz]

Having been all round the houses regarding models and budget I am now thinking of just staying with my old S20FE for now. Just installed a VPN which should help protect against any dodginess with wi-fi hotspots when out and about. Done a bit of housekeeping there as well by deleting all but the ones I commonly use and trust.

Having said that, that must have just increased the odds of my dropping the old phone down the loo or having it pinched.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Having said that, that must have just increased the odds of my dropping the old phone down the loo or having it pinched.

I sure hope not!

 

[sulla1965]

If your worried about updates, then don't even think about buying a moto device.

 

[gomezz]

Had another look at the G75 and that is now showing as having updates "through 2029" which seems good enough for it not being a bar to it being an option to consider.

That said recently had a security update for my old S20FE and expecting at least one more next quarter before I reach the next decision point.