Be sure to get water proof/resistant models. And maybe something a little above average for ruggedness. Military training camps are not known to be kind to smart phones.
Hi all,
I plan on going into basic training in the Australian Defence Force in September this year and as an 18th birthday present stroke leaving home present my parents are treating me to a smartphone of my choosing.
Currently, my favourite is the Google Pixel XL followed by the Samsung Galaxy S8+ as a close second.
I prefer the Pixel in almost every way, I love everything to do with Google - but I wonder if it is getting a bit too old now, which is why I like the S8+. My mother a few years back had the S4 which was filled with bloatware and that was a big hate of mine.
Any idea's would be appreciated! I'd wait out the release of the 2nd Pixel but I don't have time on my side since I need it for work related purposes.

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