Hey all!
I'm due for an upgrade on my phone in the next few days here and was wondering if anyone had any input. I'm probably looking to get a top tier android device, but I'm not really sure what to go with. I'm on Verizon, so unfortunately the nexus 4 is off the table.
These are the things i care about most:
- I want one of the currently more powerful devices.
- Preferably 4G or LTE.
- As Little bloatware as possible. I would prefer stock android but i know that's not likely to happen.
- I would like to go with a manufacturer that has a higher reputation for updating devices. I know Verizon has a problem with pushing out updates in a timely manner but i would like to do my best to make sure that i at least get updates eventually.
- I would like a phone that is Mod or Hack "Friendly." I know none of the manufacturers encourage this activity but i would like to know that it's possible / easy, mainly because i know i probably wont be getting first party updates. This can make up for a manufacturer that doesn't push out updates.
- A nice camera would be a plus, but i don't really take many pictures. Front facing would be nice for video chat.
I figured the guys around here probably use mostly android devices and might have some good input. I really don't want to go iPhone but the way android updates work out on Verizon, it could push me to an iPhone.