Recommended Android Phone
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Chances are if you're here, you have discovered that the Android device you already have and are trying to using has some sort of problem (usually overheating). I have also experienced this on various devices, including the brand new Samsung Galaxy S24. Because of this, I have decided to include this section.
I personally recommend the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for Android-based IRL Streaming. A quick comparison of the S20 FE 5G vs the S24 Ultra shows that both feature a similar 12 MP ultrawide camera (which I personally favor over the other cameras), with the S20 FE 5G having the wider ultrawide angle. Side-by-side, the S20 FE 5G ultrawide angle appears much larger in use. The S20 FE 5G also features a 32 MP selfie camera, where the S24 Ultra only offers a 12 MP selfie camera. On top of this, the S20 FE 5G also has a microSD slot, which is great for storing those HD recordings of your streams, should you choose to back them up. The S20 is also the only modern Samsung device that I have not experienced serious overheating issues with while IRL Streaming with IRL Pro. With all that being said, you can also pick up an unlocked refurbished or used Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for only $200 on Amazon.
Included below are comparisons of screenshots taken using IRL Pro of the S20 FE 5G, S24, and S10e which show the much wider angle in practice that you get using the S20 FE 5G.
If you're really pressed for cash and just need something that will work that's more in the $100 range, check out the Samsung Galaxy S10e, which I have personally seen many other smaller IRL Streamers using. With this device, I know it works very well with Prism Live Studio and I can't guarantee that it would work well with IRL Pro, which I can say about the S20 FE 5G.
I haven't been hands on with one of these, but I know a few people in this space that use them. Both Boneclinks and Mando use the S23 with IRL Pro and seem to have no problems. However, another personal friend, AlabamaJohn, does have battery drain issues using it. He has no issues with it using Prism Live Studio. I have never personally used one, but it's something to consider.
I own one of these because I got it for free through a Verizon program. I tested it a little bit with IRL Pro and Prism Live Studio. With IRL Pro, the battery drained very quickly, even while charging. With Prism Live Studio, it appeared to work fine, but I still prefer (and use) the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
If you have any recommendations, let me know!
