It's getting to the point where I'm considering retiring my current Nexus 5, considering how it's aged. It still performs okay for my needs, but the lack of security updates (last one it got was in October of last year) and battery aging (it barely stays alive through a typical workday, with maybe an hour of podcast listening and light usage otherwise) are motivating me to consider a replacement.
As replacements I'm looking at the Nokia 6 or Moto G5 Plus, which should give you some idea of what I'm willing to pay. Also considered a refurbished Google Pixel, but those are still rather more expensive than I'd like.
Some general thoughts:
Having software update support is important to me. Not so much new versions of Android, but security updates definitely. In that respect the Nokia seems like a better choice, but it's also a reason to consider a Pixel (since as a first-party Google device it gets updates quickly and reliably) if not for the cost.
In short, I'm thinking I want to get the Nokia. But I'm curious if anybody else has opinions on the matter. Discuss!
As replacements I'm looking at the Nokia 6 or Moto G5 Plus, which should give you some idea of what I'm willing to pay. Also considered a refurbished Google Pixel, but those are still rather more expensive than I'd like.
Some general thoughts:
- Nokia have a very good (but short) record for keeping Android up to date on their recent phones (since acquisition of the brand by HMD)
- The Moto lacks NFC, meaning no Android Pay (which I do use)
- The Nokia has been criticized for having a rather weak processor. I probably don't care, given my phone is not a gaming device to me.
- Camera on the G5 seems a little better
- I dislike the aesthetics of the raised home button on the Moto
- Dual-SIM support on the Nokia would be nice for occasional international travel
- Neither of them supports wireless charging, which I like on my Nexus
Having software update support is important to me. Not so much new versions of Android, but security updates definitely. In that respect the Nokia seems like a better choice, but it's also a reason to consider a Pixel (since as a first-party Google device it gets updates quickly and reliably) if not for the cost.
In short, I'm thinking I want to get the Nokia. But I'm curious if anybody else has opinions on the matter. Discuss!