WeBuiltThisBuffetOnSausageRoll ·
04/10/2019 13:02
For its several annoying shortcomings, we've always been happy on balance with Windows Phone. Internet Explorer is rubbish and crashy, but we've always liked the UI and most of the features.
However, we can't manage our lives without WhatsApp (first world problem) and it's dumping Windows Phone from the beginning of next year, so we've concluded that it's time to jump ship.
Between us, we want:
One very compact (4.5 - 4.8") phone, not bothered about headphone socket;
One very large 'phablet' - bigger the better - must have actual 3.5mm headphone socket (i.e. not shared with the charging port).
Both must have good rear cameras (we don't do selfies) and plenty of storage for photos and videos etc;
It looks like the solution is to get an iPhone 6S, 7 or 8 and one of the massive mid-range Samsungs. We're very happy with our service provider and will likely need to go for a phone that they offer on a contract (have always previously gone SIM-only with used Windows phones from CEX or eBay), which does limit us somewhat.
However, so many people seem to insist that you can't have a mixed-ecosystem household. Is it really a problem? We all only use Windows computers, not Macs. Our DS has an old iPad Mini, which we got for him because of the greater availability of games and compatibility with what he uses at school, if that makes any difference. He's 7, so too young for an actual phone (with communication abilities) now, but might we be storing up troubles for when he is old enough and forcing him to pick a side?!!
Are we utter fools for considering it or is it a big fuss about nothing? Are they easy to sync photos etc (can always transfer manually, I know)? Is it difficult to switch between them if we wanted to at a later date?
Also, does anybody know of any tiny Android phones that aren't rubbish and aren't too expensive, as that might possibly be achievable. I looked online for compact Android phones and it appears that anything under 5.9" is officially considered compact these days!!
Any input, suggestions or experiences would be very welcomed by us non-WP novices! TIA.