You seem to like Motorla Devices, which might be a good (or bad) thing in this case. I kinda wanna jump on the big screened phone bandwagon, so Note 4 - IPhone 6 Plus - Nexus 6 are what I'm looking at. Leaning towards Nexus 6 because I like stock android, bigger screen, I like the look and more importantly its like $100-$200 cheaper which is key since I'd be buying off contract. My concerns with Nexus 6 is screen burn in, I've owned Galaxy S2, Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, Galaxy Nexus, and guess what they've all had burn at one point or another. But I haven't had amoled in a while so I'm hopeful it's not as big of an issue nowadays. Is Nexus 6 a good choice for $700?

Another more creative have my cake and eat it too scenario, since I don't wanna spend more than  7 or 800 bucks in total, would be to get something like a Nexus 5, Moto X, or HTC One M8 since they are cheaper and then with the leftover money get like an Ipad Air or Mini Retina which still has a bigger display than even the largest of the oversized phones.

What scenario do you think would be a better bet for long-term (2-3 years) happiness?

It sounds like you have no idea what you want to do which is perfectly fine Can you answer some of the questions in the first post? I have no context for your use or what you're trying to do so giving you advice is difficult. In general, I advise most people to try the larger phones before purchasing. I use a Z3 Compact in one pocket and a Nexus 6 in the other. If I had to carry just one phone, it would be the Z3 Compact. The large devices are a fun luxury, but battery life is key in my world. Without knowing your use case, I can't make a good, informed decision.

Hello zerodeefex,

I would like to try Android. Have been on the Apple system for the last 8 years but would like to try something new. Feeling left behind not knowing how to use an Android phone.

Bought a Red Rice 2 recently from Xiaomi, truly disappointed - applications and the OS is slow. Click... and wait. Scroll... and wait. Are all androids like this?

Is there something good in the similar price range? Red Rice retails for around $120, no contract.

Other priorities: good to have 4G. in Hong Kong, Not super price sensitive but would prefer something that has a higher resell revalue, considering that I may sell it quick if I can't stand it.

I replaced my phone every year since iPhone 3G. In general I try my best not to drop phones. am on iPhone 6 currently. If the phone can play good music that would be awesome...

Thanks and have a safe trip

You bought a dumpy device and compared it to your flagship Apple device. Honestly, stick with your iPhone 6 . If you want to learn Android to see if it's something you might enjoy, consider picking up a tablet. A Nexus 7 (2013) or a newer equivalent should be a nice, cheap ($200ish) entry point into Android and you can see if the operating system is a good fit for you. The stock Android experience on a snappy device has come a long way from before. That being said, the UX studies I've seen have shown that:

1) If you're an iOS user, it's very difficult for you to get used to Android.
2) If you're an Android user, it's very difficult for you to get used to iOS.
3) If you're a feature phone user, both platforms are equivalently easy to get into (stock Android and iOS).

Sell the Red Rice, get an Android tablet to sate your curiosity, and decide if Android is for you!