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Thanks for making this! Finding myself shopping for a replacement phone, and so far have decided to settle with waiting unless I see a decent deal on a nexus 6p

Thanks for making this! Finding myself shopping for a replacement phone, and so far have decided to settle with waiting unless I see a decent deal on a nexus 6p. Would suggest also adding whether the phone supports a removable battery/extended battery. That seems to be a feature that is nearly dead on new android phones these days, except for the lg v10 and the moto z (via the moto mod battery case). Also seconding the 'last update' column - I'm largely trying to forego most of my power-user desires for sd slots/removable batteries for a nexus phone because of just how many security issues with android seem to require it to be up-to-date. Oh yeah, would also like a 'fingerprint reader' column - it's becoming near-ubiquitous these days though some phones from last year don't have it (e.g. moto x)

jhasse 10y ago
The new LG V20 and the LG G5 also have a replaceable battery.
- seltzered_ 10y ago
  Yeah, forgot about those! Been taking a wait-and-see approach to LG phones due to all the bootloop issues the G4 (and seemingly some of the v10's) have been having.
  - dman 10y ago
    The V20 is looking good so far. Best phone I have owned yet.
  - mcpherrinm 10y ago
    I've been happy with the G5. I don't use the LG launcher and keyboard, so it feels close enough to stock Android.
wernercd 10y ago
"Would suggest also adding whether the phone supports a removable battery/extended battery." * Carrier Support (GSM vs CDMA) * "Modes" (Frequencies, bands,whatever you want to call it) * Sim card size (Normal 3FF, Nano 4FF) * Removable Battery * Wireless charging (I must have Qi) * Fingerprint Comparison vs other phones (I'd love to compare these vs my Note 3. Yes... 3.) would be nice, but probably a bit beyond the scope of this. Otherwise, awesome tool.
- colejohnson66 10y ago
  Does SIM card size really matter? I thought that when you get a new phone, the carrier gives you a new SIM; at least that's how it's always worked for me (AT&T)
  - wernercd 10y ago
    Well, I like being able to just move the sim card between my phones (I have multiple for development purposes)... so while you can "easily" call and have the account switched between sim cards - if all your phones are Micro, then you can just move the card... if, on the other hand, you have a Micro and the new phone is a Nano... then you'll have to go through extra steps to move between phones. This, of course, assumes you want to do that more than once when you upgrade to the new phone. I like switching between my Android and my Windows phone and that becomes more difficult if the SIMs don't match. Granted, I did find a converter I hadn't thought of looking for before until typing this reply so it's even less needed: https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Nano-SIM-Card-Adapter/dp/B009GB6DBO/ref=pd_sim_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TVDGJEA5BYSQHDKDQCMK https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Nano-SIM-Card-Adapter/dp/B009G...
  - auno 10y ago
    I'm guessing you live in the US? In more modern parts of the world (:)) you usually buy your phone separately from the phone service, so the carrier wouldn't directly know you've bought a new phone. Sure you can buy phones from the carrier, but why would you want to?
- brokenmachine 10y ago
  I'm still using a Note 3, and have been watching but haven't found a good replacement yet. It's a great phone. User-replaceable battery, great screen, MicroSD slot, poncy stylus that I never use, hardware menu key (seriously Google, I use the menu key all the time). Still works well and fast enough, if not a rocket compared to this year's phones. I find it disappointing that 3 years after getting the Note 3, apparently all the phone companies have forgotten how to make a new phone that can compel me to put down the money that I'm ready and wanting to spend. Basically I want a faster Note 3 with a 6.5" AMOLED screen. I'd be willing to bet I'm not the only one. How can all these companies be so smart yet so brain-dead at the same time?
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monksy 10y ago
Just get a used 6P. They tend to be cheaper.
- tonyplee 10y ago
  Prefer anything but Google Nexus because of recent "digital execution by Google" news, I can at lease put the pics, videos and some other data are on SD.
  - na85 10y ago
    First I've heard of this. Can you elaborate please? Those search terms just return a lot of MBa mumbo jumbo
    - brokenmachine 10y ago
      Could be talking about this story from today? Google Bans Hundreds Of Pixel Phone Resellers From Their Google Accounts https://tech.slashdot.org/story/16/11/20/0727240/google-bans-hundreds-of-pixel-phone-resellers-from-their-google-accounts https://tech.slashdot.org/story/16/11/20/0727240/google-bans... Google has since "reviewed banned users' appeals and re-enabled their accounts," reports The Guardian.
  - fwn 10y ago
    There are better ways of avoiding such penalties. For example, instead of avoiding the product, you could try not to scam GoogleFi.
    - tonyplee 10y ago
      I don't scam GoogleFi. BUT I have no clue on what google doesn't like next. There were not rules and regulation on their service terms. If I put money in Bank and Credit card company, I know there is consumer credit protection act. I know so such law to protect me from and $ in in Google or Paypal's account. There isn't even a phone # to call for these "services" at this time.

jhasse 10y ago

The new LG V20 and the LG G5 also have a replaceable battery.

seltzered_ 10y ago
Yeah, forgot about those! Been taking a wait-and-see approach to LG phones due to all the bootloop issues the G4 (and seemingly some of the v10's) have been having.
- dman 10y ago
  The V20 is looking good so far. Best phone I have owned yet.
- mcpherrinm 10y ago
  I've been happy with the G5. I don't use the LG launcher and keyboard, so it feels close enough to stock Android.

wernercd 10y ago

"Would suggest also adding whether the phone supports a removable battery/extended battery." * Carrier Support (GSM vs CDMA) * "Modes" (Frequencies, bands,whatever you want to call it) * Sim card size (Normal 3FF, Nano 4FF) * Removable Battery * Wireless charging (I must have Qi) * Fingerprint Comparison vs other phones (I'd love to compare these vs my Note 3. Yes... 3.) would be nice, but probably a bit beyond the scope of this. Otherwise, awesome tool.

colejohnson66 10y ago
Does SIM card size really matter? I thought that when you get a new phone, the carrier gives you a new SIM; at least that's how it's always worked for me (AT&T)
- wernercd 10y ago
  Well, I like being able to just move the sim card between my phones (I have multiple for development purposes)... so while you can "easily" call and have the account switched between sim cards - if all your phones are Micro, then you can just move the card... if, on the other hand, you have a Micro and the new phone is a Nano... then you'll have to go through extra steps to move between phones. This, of course, assumes you want to do that more than once when you upgrade to the new phone. I like switching between my Android and my Windows phone and that becomes more difficult if the SIMs don't match. Granted, I did find a converter I hadn't thought of looking for before until typing this reply so it's even less needed: https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Nano-SIM-Card-Adapter/dp/B009GB6DBO/ref=pd_sim_147_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TVDGJEA5BYSQHDKDQCMK https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Nano-SIM-Card-Adapter/dp/B009G...
- auno 10y ago
  I'm guessing you live in the US? In more modern parts of the world (:)) you usually buy your phone separately from the phone service, so the carrier wouldn't directly know you've bought a new phone. Sure you can buy phones from the carrier, but why would you want to?
brokenmachine 10y ago
I'm still using a Note 3, and have been watching but haven't found a good replacement yet. It's a great phone. User-replaceable battery, great screen, MicroSD slot, poncy stylus that I never use, hardware menu key (seriously Google, I use the menu key all the time). Still works well and fast enough, if not a rocket compared to this year's phones. I find it disappointing that 3 years after getting the Note 3, apparently all the phone companies have forgotten how to make a new phone that can compel me to put down the money that I'm ready and wanting to spend. Basically I want a faster Note 3 with a 6.5" AMOLED screen. I'd be willing to bet I'm not the only one. How can all these companies be so smart yet so brain-dead at the same time?

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monksy 10y ago

Just get a used 6P. They tend to be cheaper.

tonyplee 10y ago
Prefer anything but Google Nexus because of recent "digital execution by Google" news, I can at lease put the pics, videos and some other data are on SD.
- na85 10y ago
  First I've heard of this. Can you elaborate please? Those search terms just return a lot of MBa mumbo jumbo
  - brokenmachine 10y ago
    Could be talking about this story from today? Google Bans Hundreds Of Pixel Phone Resellers From Their Google Accounts https://tech.slashdot.org/story/16/11/20/0727240/google-bans-hundreds-of-pixel-phone-resellers-from-their-google-accounts https://tech.slashdot.org/story/16/11/20/0727240/google-bans... Google has since "reviewed banned users' appeals and re-enabled their accounts," reports The Guardian.
- fwn 10y ago
  There are better ways of avoiding such penalties. For example, instead of avoiding the product, you could try not to scam GoogleFi.
  - tonyplee 10y ago
    I don't scam GoogleFi. BUT I have no clue on what google doesn't like next. There were not rules and regulation on their service terms. If I put money in Bank and Credit card company, I know there is consumer credit protection act. I know so such law to protect me from and $ in in Google or Paypal's account. There isn't even a phone # to call for these "services" at this time.