Persisting with Windows Phone

As threatened, I sold off my Lumia 1020 64GB.  I went with my iPhone 4S for a while but Windows Phone called me back.  Based on careful scrutiny of gsmarena, I came to the conclusion that the best equipped device was the Samsung ATIV SE.  Why?  It has the equal highest pixel density for any Windows Phone (same as Lumia 930 and HTC M8); it is the only WP phone with such a high pixel density that also has a card slot; the camera is fast; it is lighter than the competition; it has a removable battery.  In practice, it has some real problems in Australia.  The 4G is the wrong band to work here.  Because it is Verizon exclusive, the MMS does not work.  The IR blaster which is virtually unique only works with Samsung's WatchOn software which does not work in Australia.  So, it is really a makeshift solution for now.  I do like Samsung's nifty red and green LEDs to indicate charging.  I hate the ease with which one can accidentally press the search button and activate Cortana.  I really like the physical home key.  I love the screen.  What I can conclude from all this is that if Samsung's next WP phone is not exclusive to any operator, it will be the WP phone to beat.