Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion The Water Cooler Buying a new Cell Phone -- Need HELP

I am not a cell phone power user. I have had for my past cell phone a Nexus S (that my wife lost) and a Nexus Galaxy. This last one gets horrible reception and lasts about 18 hours on standby charge or 3 hours talk. I have tried replacing the battery and it doesn't make that much of a difference.

So I am booting Wind Mobile to the curb and buying into a new cell phone with Kudo/Fido/Virgin...

I'd love to get an iPhone6+ but simply cant justify the cost or afford one.

I have considered the Nexus5.

Pros: has Android 5.1.1 and google does actually update the device for a bit.
Cons: bad battery life, camera sucks. no SD card slot.

I have considered the LG G3

Pros: SD and double battery life over the Nexus5
Cons: Still on 5.0 (though they might upgrade it to 5.1.1 as LG made the Nexus5)

I have considered the Samung Note 4 & G6

Pros: very fast device.
Cons: price and still no word on Android 5.1


I want a phone for the next 2.5 years that will work reliably.