At least for the next few years, I am pretty firm on needing a jack on my device.

I am currently using an LG v60, and while nice, it’s starting to show its age.

Any suggestions on where to go next?

I was looking at the ROG phone, and while it does seem very nice, I feel like it is a bit much as I don’t game on my device at all.

Are there any good phones I should be looking at?

Thanks!

  • RegularBard@kbin.social
    1·
    1 year ago

    As a phone repair tech, Samsung phones are some of the easiest to repair. Especially for batteries or (if you can get Samsung OEM parts) screens.

    I highly recommend you take a look at installing the new battery yourself if you’re able to be precise with a screwdriver. All it takes is the aforementioned screwdriver, a hair dryer/heat gun, and an old credit card.

    The only parts you’ll have to buy are the battery and the water resistant seal for the back glass.

    • mremugles@lemmy.world
      2·
      1 year ago

      How would you rate an S8 in terms of difficulty of repair, regarding screen and battery? I use one and might need to replace these parts, but I am not exactly confident that I’ll not break the phone and can’t afford a new one right now.

      Ofc, just in case you’ve had experience with the S8.

      • RegularBard@kbin.social
        1·
        1 year ago

        I’d agree to that. I’ve been a pixel user for a few years now, the only reason I chose them over Samsung is that I don’t like Samsung’s software preload.

    • acedelgado@kbin.social
      1·
      1 year ago

      Bad thing is the waterproofing goes out the window after you crack it open, so you gotta be careful from then on.