I’ve had my S7 since launch in 2016 & have been using it as my daily driver ever since. It’s a fantastic phone with a great screen, headphone jack, & an notification light. However I’ve started to notice that there are certain apps that are no longer supported by the OS…so I’m starting to think it’s time for an upgrade.

I was checking out the Razr 2023 & the Flip5 since I’m kinda into flip phones again, but I’m not sure of which one would be better. I’d also consider the S23 as well. Any opinions on these three phones?

  • FredTilson@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    If you use your phones this long i.e. 7 years - I wouldn’t recommend a flip phone, the novelty will wear off soon and they are more delicate than other phones.

    The S23 would be my suggestion. Would be a huge upgrade from the S7 in all respects. You can consider the S23+ as well since you get some other benefits like 45w charging.

    • DeadGravityyy@alien.topOPBEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Yeah you’re right, I’ve shifted my attention to the Nothing 2. It’s an obvious direct upgrade from my current phone, but I’m seeing a lot of controversy surrounding it…so I’m doing research before diving in.

  • thesoggg@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I recently upgraded from my S7 to an S10. Would honestly recommend that.

    It has a slightly better battery life, headphone jack and sd card slot, more storage, bixby button which can be remapped, and is similar in size to the S7.

    Really cheap too. I bought a 512GB version for €150. The 128GB version can be bought for €60-80.

  • Stiletto364@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I own two Galaxy S7 phones, bought new in 2016, and I’ve experienced the same issue with certain apps no longer being supported. So, I am looking at purchasing a couple of factory unlocked S23+ 256GB phones this holiday season. If I don’t see a decent enough price on them, I might hold out until next year and pick up an S24+ (exactly when would depend on pricing).

    As you can tell, I tend to hold on to my phones for a while, as I take very good care of them. Thus, I’m not interested in yesteryear’s technology but would rather something current.

  • AmberWasAtomic@alien.topBEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I went from an s7 to an s10+ in 2019 and my phone still works perfectly. I originally slowed down some of the animations because they were giving me nausea but if you want the same experience with expandable storage and a headphone jack then the s10+ is still going strong.

    After the s20 you give up a headphone jack and past that expandable storage.