Ok my friends, I'm changing wireless companies

[Masamunemaster]

After the past few months or so Sprint has started on a downward spiral for me. I have had their service since '07, and defended them many times, but now I keep losing service everywhere and keep getting hassled about stuff that is unlimited.

I have decided to go to Verizon, and I got a general quote for how much it would be. The only thing I need help with is deciding a new phone. Right now I am currently using a galaxy s3. There are three that I have been looking over, the LG G4, HTC ONE M9, and the s6.

Does anyone have any of these for input, or any advice on better phones?

[Mirage]

can't you just keep your phone?

[Masamunemaster]

It's getting very buggy, I feel that it may be time to upgrade.

[Mirage]

Right. Well, if I was in the market for a new phone, I'd look for a good deal on a galaxy S5 now that S6 is a thing. It's still a good phone (with a pretty good camera, for a phone) and it'll be cheaper now that it isn't the bleeding edge model.

[Vyk]

I'd have to agree. I haven't had much good experience with LG or HTC. I'd probably suggest Samsung as well. And Mirage makes a good point. You'd either get it free or very cheap. Though I think my skin would crawl if I went back to Verizon. Too bad Sprint didn't work out for you. I take it AT&T isn't an option, then? Or just not interested?

[Mirage]

Also has a user-replaceable battery, a memory card slot, and it's waterproof. Never worry about accidentally dropping it in the toilet again.

[Masamunemaster]

I'd have to agree. I haven't had much good experience with LG or HTC. I'd probably suggest Samsung as well. And Mirage makes a good point. You'd either get it free or very cheap. Though I think my skin would crawl if I went back to Verizon. Too bad Sprint didn't work out for you. I take it AT&T isn't an option, then? Or just not interested?

It is, but nobody really talks to great about it here. I do like the look of the s5, but I know for a fact I wouldn't get the 6 edge...who needs to see notifications that way?

Also has a user-replaceable battery, a memory card slot, and it's waterproof. Never worry about accidentally dropping it in the toilet again.

That is my big thing, I like being able to take the back off. What if your phone freezes for some reason? Take out the battery. Got a cool replacement for your back? Awesome.

I'll have to ask about the s5. Ahh other ideas that could help?

[Mirage]

Third party back covers might not be waterproof. Better look into that before replacing them.

I'm not interested in the S6 for the simple reason that I can't replace batteries or add memory cards. I don't think it's water proof either.

[Masamunemaster]

I plan to get an otterbox, unless it's very durable.

[Mirage]

I find that a waterproof phone plus a decent phone-wallet works wonders to keep it safe. Much cheaper than an otterbox I'd think.

[Masamunemaster]

I've always been afraid of having a phone wallet, I would probably lose it. Also working in the factory I do my wallet tends to get close to things I would rather keep my phone away from(we get cards that give us access to a lot of things).

[Mirage]

I've always been afraid of having a phone wallet, I would probably lose it. Also working in the factory I do my wallet tends to get close to things I would rather keep my phone away from(we get cards that give us access to a lot of things).

I don't keep any cash or cards in my phone wallet. It's just for protecting the phone.

[Masamunemaster]

Ah ok, kind of like a flip cover. I just looked at how much it costs for deactivation on Sprint...I may cry a bit.

[Mirage]

Like a flip cover, just sturdier

[escobert]

I like HTC phones. My next one will be another HTC. I don't believe I've ever had one LG phone I was happy with. I'm using one now and I absolutely hate it. I can't wait to go back to a HTC.