Sony Xperia 1 IV or Samsung S22+
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It's hard to say without knowing what you usually use the phone for. Sony is closer to stock Android but Samsung offers twice as long for security updates. I would say while Sony's hardware camera is good, Samsung's post processing makes the overall photos look better.
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From what I remember from the initial reviews - the S22+ was the lemon of the family - you were better either just sticking to the standard S22 or going the whole hog and taking the Ultra as the battery life on the S22+ was pretty poor. Whether there's been any improvements since then I'm not sure.
I always liked the idea of the Sony Xperia phones but always felt disappointed both with their crazy soft launch/real launch schedule differences and the general support afterwards hasn't been great.
I always liked the idea of the Sony Xperia phones but always felt disappointed both with their crazy soft launch/real launch schedule differences and the general support afterwards hasn't been great.
I use the fingerprint sensor a lot, so that has to be good. My current Xperia XZ Premium has been an awesome phone with very reliable fingerprint reader. But the camera is starting to age and there's been a few freezes requiring a reboot - although I've done a clean up and removed a lot of apps and so far so good. But I think it's time for a change anyway.
The main things I use the phone for are:
Some general business such as emails, calendar etc. Don't really game on a phone, but a bigger screen and more powerful phone may encourage that.
The main things I use the phone for are:
- Fingerprint sensor for access to various banks, pensions, authentication software etc.
- Photography is important (I find myself leaving the A9 on the shelf a lot now. Video not so much, but still want good video.
- Watching streaming videos (Netflix etc)
- SatNav (so good GPS)
Some general business such as emails, calendar etc. Don't really game on a phone, but a bigger screen and more powerful phone may encourage that.
Was it considered a lemon just because of the battery? The Pixel 6 Pro was also in the mix and it apparently doesn't have a great battery but I'm usually near a charger anyway.
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Mainly battery life was the main reason yes 
If you're using the phone for photography then I really would recommend saving a bit longer for the S22 Ultra - the cameras on it as many will tell you in the S22 thread are awesome!
If you're using the phone for photography then I really would recommend saving a bit longer for the S22 Ultra - the cameras on it as many will tell you in the S22 thread are awesome!
Mainly battery life was the main reason yes
If you're using the phone for photography then I really would recommend saving a bit longer for the S22 Ultra - the cameras on it as many will tell you in the S22 thread are awesome!
Cheers, it's a business contract with a hardware fund so money isn't an issue, but I still don't want to 'overpay' for something I may not need. The ultra cameras do look great, although not sure it would be enough to offset the curved bevel screen thing that I don't like. I'm wondering if the Pixel 7 Pro is worth waiting for? The Pro 6 low light looked pretty poor.
As a 6 Pro user, I've been very pleased with low light images. If photography is important then it's worth waiting for more detailed 7 Pro photo reviews. Otherwise the S22 Ultra is not that far behind. The normal 7 is worth considering too if you don't need the telephoto lens, and it'll have the flat screen.