workerandparasite

What phone is a power user's best bet in 2023?

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What phone is a power user's best bet in 2023? - FMHY

With fewer phones including stand-out features, I’m curious to know what everyone thinks the best phone for an android enthusiast/power user is nowadays? Your definition of a power user is obviously up to you, but I always thought of one as someone who experiments with third party apps, is open to flashing, sideloads apps, debloats, etc in order to get the most bang for your buck, and the first thing that comes to mind is the Pixel series (but what do i know?) What do you all think?

Jul 5, 2023 at 8:06pmWeb
Show threadDrinvictusJul 5, 2023
Samsung ultra series for sure.
Show threadfuzz00713Jul 5, 2023
I might be a bit biased but I went for a Sony Xperia 1 Mark 4. Yes it is last years model but the performance is supurb. For me it was down to form factor. I tend to dislike curved or waterfall screens and Sony has stuck to truly flat screens. The second sticking point was expandable storage. Sony still has an SD card slot. I have 1.5TB of combined storage. The addition of an actual headphone jack and mechanical zoom lens were just icing on the cake.
Show threadworkerandparasiteJul 5, 2023
I focused on the software side of things that I’ve completely forgotten about the hardware. The Xperias seem like such fun little things
Show threadSomeologyJul 5, 2023
Does this one work on Verizon in the USA? ATT in the USA?
Show threadfuzz00713Jul 6, 2023

Yes and no. It has coverage on multiple 4G and 5G frequencies.
Check the first link and see what frequency you need in your are and then check the second link to see if it is covered. Where I am and where I mostly travel I need 5G band 71 and it picks it up beautifully.

www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=null&MNC=null&type=und…

www.kimovil.com/en/…/sony-xperia-1-iv

Show threadSomeologyJul 8, 2023
Thanks
Show threadV4ubanJul 6, 2023
Seems like a great phone, sad that the price is a bit high
Show threadfuzz00713Jul 6, 2023
I actually picked mine up on Swappa for $690. At that price it was very competitive against other flagships. It might even go down a bit with the new Mark 5 coming out soon.
Show threadshortwavesurferJul 5, 2023
Pixel with grapheneos
Show threadcfx_4188Jul 5, 2023
The lists of smartphones on the Postmarket OS and UBPorts websites can be used as a basis. Theoretically, you can use for experiments phones that come with alternative firmware directly from the factory. OnePlus, for example. You could buy a Pinephone and experiment with mobile Linux.
Show threadartificeJul 5, 2023
S23 Ultra Plus without question.
Show threadtimbertickJul 5, 2023
I would recommend fold. Bigger screen for everything. I used to flash roms daily but got to the point that I was flashing roms and not really using the phone much. Samsung with good lock and routines has made flashing and rooting unnecessary. Also Tasker and macrodroid for some stuff…
Show threadHidingCatJul 6, 2023
One of the foldables, with like, 1TB storage so you don't have to worry about running out of space.
Show threadSleepnutJul 6, 2023
I would recommend to check on the websites that provide their own custom firmware/os like Grapheneos(.)org or lineageos(.)org Phones on there usually are easy to unlock, customize, etc…
Show threadLIV3NJul 6, 2023
A Samsung with DeX and a lapdock.
Show threadcarbotectJul 6, 2023

Hardware-wise: Samsung Galaxy S series or Sony Xperia

Software-wise: Google Pixel >>>>> Fairphone > OnePlus

Show threadLegendofZelda64Jul 6, 2023
This is why I’m stuck on a pixel lmao
Show threadcarbotectJul 6, 2023
yeah, that’s going to be my phone of choice as well, after my Galaxy S9 dies.
Show threadshitescalatesJul 9, 2023
Pixel doesnt seem like the best software for power users. They have too much locked down and all their exclusives are aimed at casual users.
Show threadSilentMobiusJul 9, 2023

I think it really depends what you value as a power user, many “enthusiast” features still need root access and that both limits your choice but also (almost) rules out utility features (that I, personally, view as a requirement nowadays) like Google Pay

If you’re looking for “big iron” apps like photo editing and midi sequencers then memory and speedy storage would be a requirement (many of the “gaming phone” models satisfy this)