Going to need a new phone sooner than expected and still very unsure.
Hi all, long time lurker first time poster, etc.
I've had a samsung s10e since 2019 and I intend to keep it for as long as i can. Recently, the charging port stopped working entirely. I've had to rely on wireless charging only, which is doable but irritating. I've cleaned the port and it's not a matter of dust and dirt getting in - it's just cooked. Battery life isn't what it used to be, either, and it's generally slowing down and getting quite sluggish. The charging port breaking has made me look more intensely into getting a new phone.
This phone is 142.2 mm at its tallest, it has a 5.8" screen and runs Android 12. I'd love a dumbphone, but I have too many friends who *only* communicate via Discord and I need google maps to navigate and find bus routes (as I just moved to a new city).
My original plan was to wait til the end of the year / early next year for the Clicks Communicator, but I'm worrying my phone won't last that long at this point. I was eagerly keeping up with the news about the iKKO MindOne but I've seen mostly bad things about it. Sidephone is kind of tempting me but I don't know when it's supposed to ship the next batch, and I worry it's more of a novelty than anything.
Does anyone have a recommendation for a phone that's 142.2mm or smaller that works on United States carriers? Is there anything coming out sooner than next year? Ideally, I'd like a phone that has:
* expandable storage (microSD)
* headphone jack (not necessary but nice to have)
* in-US capability
* an OS newer than android 12
Thank you!