Phone Upgrade which choice is better?

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My current phone contract is up, so time for an upgrade.

I've been an iPhone user for 6 years now, with the 3GS, the 4S and currently the 5S, 2 years use on each, only replacing them due to contracts being up.
I've never had an issue with any phone, or iOS, never even cracked a screen.

This time round I'm not really sure if I should just follow my pattern of upgrading iPhones and getting the 6S in a week when it comes out or swap to a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

To be honest, iPhone is starting to bore me, they always look the same, but I do like how simple it is to use, how I can easily back up and transfer it to my new phone (I still have my texts from '09), and the iPhone 6S isn't really bringing anything new to the table other than "3D Touch" or "Force Touch" or whatever name they've given it, and 16GB is really getting too small for my phone, but iPhones prices are sky high, so upgrading will cost heaps.

The Galaxy phones and Android seem to have a lot of "hype" around them, and I really like the design of the S6 Edge, but I've attempted using Android for short periods of time on friends phones ect, and it always just feels more complicated and a bit less responsive than iOS and its iPhone counterparts.

So wondering what does the forum think? Stick with the stuff I've never had an issue with and keep on with iOS9 and the iPhone 6s, or time to get a fresh start and try the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge?

Thanks.

P.S. Another issue stopping me from just switching is losing all my Apps, especially ones I paid for and still frequently use.

Anyone have any personal experience with the S6 Edge, and thoughts? would you recommend, or should I stay away?


TL;DR - Getting a new phone, is Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge or iPhone 6s the better choice?
 
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I see. Have a look at the OnePlus Two. You have to reserve it online, as it is not sold by retailers. Once you are on the reservation list, and your reservation number appears, you will be invited to accept the phone. Price is $399 for the 64GB model. Phone is unlocked and ready to go from the moment it arrives.

Here is the website: https://oneplus.net/ie/2

Back to your question on Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 ... if you managed to get a used Galaxy S5 in excellent condition for a good price, you would be better off, if purchasing a used phone is of no concern to you.

If it is, and you absolutely need a new phone, I recommend sticking to what you know and like. $800 is a lot of money to spend on a flagship phone, and if you have no...
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Galaxy S6 is overpriced for what you get. Same with the iPhone. Have you considered the new OnePlus Two ?

If you have a lot of paid apps (that you use regularly), it may not be the worst thing in the world to stick to the iOS platform. There are a lot of new phones coming out, so you are certainly not stuck for choice. The OnePlus Two is the best "bang for your buck". Just ensure that you get the 64GB version, as you will not have the option to increase the total memory, and this version also includes 4GB RAM.

Keep in mind that this phone does NOT support NFC. (Could be a dealbreaker if you require this feature).
 
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I'm in Australia, I've never seen or heard of the OnePlus Two, and not certain its available here.
And the apps, even though annoying aren't a deal breaker with swapping phones, I mean a few I can give up, and others I can always re-buy if need be
 
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I see. Have a look at the OnePlus Two. You have to reserve it online, as it is not sold by retailers. Once you are on the reservation list, and your reservation number appears, you will be invited to accept the phone. Price is $399 for the 64GB model. Phone is unlocked and ready to go from the moment it arrives.

Here is the website: https://oneplus.net/ie/2

Back to your question on Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 ... if you managed to get a used Galaxy S5 in excellent condition for a good price, you would be better off, if purchasing a used phone is of no concern to you.

If it is, and you absolutely need a new phone, I recommend sticking to what you know and like. $800 is a lot of money to spend on a flagship phone, and if you have no experience of Android, what happens if you simply hate the OS, and have to learn about new backup protocols, etc. Sometimes playing it safe is the best option.

If you really want to try out Android, do so on a cheaper phone, or use a friend's old phone (that is relatively new ... eg: Nexus 5 or something similar) first for a few weeks, and see what you think.
 
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