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[–] Genericusername@lemmy.world 99 points 2 years ago (18 children)

There are gaming phones, phones with crazy cameras, and iPhones where the lack of features is a feature. What I wish to have is a phone with as many features and functionality as possible.

That includes (but not limited to): IR blaster Headphone jack MicroSD card slot FM Radio RGB Notification/Status LED

Rather than a slim phone with a glossy finish that will pick up scratches right away unless wrapped in a phone case, the outer cover of the phone should be rugged and replaceable. Like with old Nokia phones. I don't care about few extra grams, or another millimeter of thickness. And I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I was hopeful about the Fairphone at first, but they started removing features as well.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 3 points 2 years ago (8 children)

I still have my LG v20 because of this. I'd love to upgrade but nothing that's come out since even comes close.

[–] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The v60 is the best phone ever.

All the features, very fast, 2 screens.

My v35 was on par and had the back fingerprint, but otherwise the v60 was the ultimate phone.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Non removable battery is a pretty big deal breaker IMO especially in an era where every subsequent phone is more and more stripped down.

[–] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, the v60 was truly incredible, and the battery especially.

I upgraded to a zfold 3 and the battery life is garbage now.

[–] lightnsfw@reddthat.com 1 points 2 years ago

But when the battery wears out you're fucked if you can't find an upgrade. I'm on my 3rd battery on my V20 because I can always just pick up a new one (or at least as long as someone makes them). I'm not saying the v60 wasn't a nice phone. Just I don't want one that's lifespan is limited by the battery. That is a big deal to me.

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