Should you’re a techie like me, you’ve got most likely had plenty of telephones through the years. Each is just a little snapshot of a selected time in your life. However some telephones stand above the remaining, and I’ve gone by way of my private archives to seek out which one is on the high.

Now, as a long-time cellphone reviewer, my definition of a cellphone I “owned” is a bit completely different. Not each cellphone on this record was bought with my very own cash. Nevertheless, I solely thought-about telephones that I used for a substantial size of time, lots of which I commited to sufficient to purchase equipment for.

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Motorola DROID 2

The Motorola DROID 2 had two issues working in opposition to it. One, it got here after my very first smartphone, which I completely cherished. Two, I did not have a lot cash to spend on a brand new cellphone. I did not actually need the DROID 2 that badly, however I discovered a superb deal on Swappa, and it had plenty of group help on XDA. It was a wonderful cellphone.

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HTC 7 Trophy

Once I began writing for a Home windows Cellphone publication in 2012, I wanted a Home windows Cellphone gadget that labored on Verizon. The HTC Trophy was principally my solely possibility. It was small, gradual, and the digicam wasn’t excellent. Nonetheless, it gave me a constructive first foray into Home windows Cellphone. Verizon simply did not have a lot to supply in the way in which of Home windows Cellphone units at the moment…

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HTC 8X

…so I switched to AT&T! Actually. I used to be fed up with Verizon not getting any first rate Home windows Cellphone units, and I had obtained the HTC 8X to overview. I appreciated it a lot that I needed to make use of it as my each day driver. After years of utilizing Google Voice as my main quantity, I made the leap to AT&T. All for the HTC 8X. If that does not say one thing, I do not know what does.

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Nokia Lumia 925

After a while with the HTC 8X, it was time for an improve. I had been eyeing Nokia Lumia units since I began writing about Home windows Cellphone. I lastly hopped on board and purchased myself a Nokia Lumia 925. The HTC 8X might have appeared cooler, however the Lumia 925 was undoubtedly a greater all-around cellphone. I even went as far as to tug out the wi-fi charging coil from the optionally available cowl and hack it into the again of the cellphone.

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LG V30

I had a comfortable spot for LG telephones for some time. Nevertheless, of all of the LG telephones I attempted through the years, the LG V30 was head and shoulders above the remaining. I legitimately used it as my each day driver for a lot of months. It did not have all of the gimmicks of LG’s different telephones, and that’s exactly why I appreciated it a lot. The V30 was only a tremendous stable smartphone.

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Nexus 6

The Nexus 6 marked a really thrilling time as an Android person, at the very least for me. I completely cherished Android 5.0 Lollipop and the brand new “Materials Design” UI. The Nexus 6 was large, however I did not care. I cherished the way it felt in my hand, and I cherished the software program. I had the primary Moto 360 at the moment, which I additionally cherished very a lot. Undoubtedly the most effective cellphone/watch pairings I’ve had in my life.

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Pixel 3

The Pixel 3 XL had a hideous notch, so I opted for the smaller mannequin. On the time, I used to be transitioning away from reviewing each new Android cellphone. I needed a cellphone that I may use for a very long time, and the Pixel 3 served that goal. I feel this was the primary cellphone I truly used for a stable two years, since earlier than I began reviewing telephones.

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Pixel 7

The Pixel 3 confirmed me that I actually loved having a small cellphone that I may simply use with one hand. So, I caught with the smaller Pixel mode for a couple of generations. Stripping away all of the emotional attachments, the Pixel 7 might be the Pixel I used to be most impressed with. It felt just like the Pixel sequence was transferring previous fans and turning into a extra critical contender. I purchased my very own shortly after sending the review unit back.

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Pixel 9 Professional XL

The Pixel 9 Professional XL is my present each day driver. I will be trustworthy, I do not love how large it’s, however I’ve gotten used to it. I truly have a Pixel 9 as well, however the zoom lens is one thing I exploit on a regular basis. It is well worth the occasional awkwardness of one-handed use to get higher pictures of stuff that is distant. Just like the Pixel 7, I additionally felt just like the Pixel 9 sequence marked a definitive “rising up” second for Google.

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Nexus 5

Ah, the Nexus 5. What a cellphone. After my time with Home windows Cellphone, the Nexus 5 was my entry level again into the world of Android. I used the Nexus 5 for a very long time and hacked the ever-loving crap out of it. Customized ROMs, Xposed modules, you title it. This cellphone was a workhorse. If I keep in mind appropriately, I solely stopped utilizing it as a result of the battery began to die in a short time.