Category: My Next Phone
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Samsung Galaxy S21 – One Year Review, part 4: performance
When I’ve used a device for a while, I get used to its “rhythms” – the things it does, the way it does them, and how quickly they are done. Around March to April this year (2022), something didn’t quite feel right with my phone. When it started behaving weirdly in certain situations, I knew…
Chris JK
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Samsung Galaxy S21 – One Year Review, Part 3: Features & Connectivity
NFC + wireless payments Although I recently went on holiday abroad, I didn’t use the NFC features of my S21 – but only because I was paying by cash, and in a foreign currency. However, as we seem to be finally emerging from the tunnel into the light (with regards to the COVID 19 pandemic),…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 – One Year Review, Part 2: Audio
3.5mm headphone port Having discussed the display, now I’ll talk about my S21’s audio, starting with the loss of the 3.5mm headphone port. Initially, losing the 3.5mm port wasn’t something I was comfortable with, but I now own 3 pairs of Bluetooth headphones, so at least it’s a little less painful than it was a…
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Samsung Galaxy S21 – One Year Review, Part 1: Screen & Battery Life
12 April 2022 was a milestone for me. It marked the 1 year anniversary of my Galaxy S21, as I bought it on 12 April 2021. Therefore, to mark this milestone, I decided to post a review of how things are going, and if I think it’s met all my needs as per my checklist.…
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Sacrifice Boulevard – Fan Edition or Flagship?

When choosing a budget or mid-range phone over a flagship, it’s often Sacrifice Boulevard when you look at the specs sheet. Because in order to make it a budget or mid-range product, it’ll cut corners – those ‘sacrifices‘ – in order to also cut the price. My ownership of the base Galaxy S21 ‘flagship’ is…
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My Next Phone, 2021: Part 31 – Final Verdict

This is it. This is the result of a 9 month search for My Next Phone. I’ve made my decision, and I’m currently typing this blog on my new phone. But which phone did I go for? The Galaxy S21, or Moto G30? Well, drum roll please… I went for the Samsung Galaxy S21. Why…
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My Next Phone, 2021: Part 30 – the final four becomes the final two

Moto G30 vs Galaxy S21 Here we are, then. The Final Four becomes the Final Two. I’ve said goodbye to the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5, and now I’m left with just the Motorola Moto G30 and Samsung Galaxy S21 5G. This isn’t going to be an easy choice, but it’s the one I’ve been…
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My Next Phone, 2021: The Final Four (Chapter 4 ‐ Galaxy S21)

Right. I’ve now posted about the Moto G30, the Pixel 4a, and the Pixel 5. I’ve considered everything that is relevant to me, and have decided that the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5 are sadly no longer in the running. That means it’s now between the Moto G30 and Galaxy S21 – the final four…
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My Next Phone, 2021: The Final Four (Chapter 3 – Pixel 5)

As I admitted in my previous blog post about the Pixel 4a, my opinion on Pixel’s changed when Google released the Pixel 4a in August 2020. After the release of the Pixel 4a, I wanted a Pixel, and my time playing Watch Dogs 2 – and running around the ‘Nudle‘ base (the fictional version of…
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My Next Phone, 2021: The Final Four (Chapter 2 – Pixel 4a)

Pixel 4a No introduction, I’m going straight in… Firstly, water resistance is non-existent. No IP rating, and various reports on Reddit – like mere raindrops killing phones – means the Pixel 4a’s unfortunately out of the running. It’s a shame, because the Pixel 4a is the phone that’s solely responsible for making this decision so…
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