I will be getting a new smartphone in the next few weeks to replace my current Samsung Galaxy Y that I got in June. I have my Samsung Galaxy Y running on Telecom's XT network with the $19 Big Value Pack.
What I am looking for in a phone:
-Good core apps such as e-mail, calendar, contacts and web browser. I am currently using G-Mail but I am considering a switch to outlook.com to take advantage of exchange with desktop outlook.
-It will get also used for social networking, news reading and light note taking. I use desktop OneNote at university.
-Larger screen than my current phone.
-Good build quality. This is a real gripe that I have the Galaxy Y since I previously owned solid Nokia phones in the 2280 and then the 3120c that I really liked. -Minimal bloat ware.
-Casual photo taking.
-Relatively up to date. I don't like that I am using Gingerbread with the Samsung Galaxy Y.
I am currently considering the following:
HTC 8S
HTC Desire X
HTC One V
LG Optimus L7
Nokia 620 (I can wait)
Sony Xperia P or U
I am relatively open minded as to what I get and I am willing to change carrier if that helps. I have around $400-450 to spend.
I would really appreciate any thoughts that forum members have on what I should get.