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[General Topics] ewingr:
What's my 'Perfect' phone? (Will never be available)

So I've been trying to decide which phone should be next from current and near term available phones. It will need to be a compromise from what I consider a perfect phone.

So here's the list for 'Perfect' for me:

5.7" display

Resolution: I'm fine with 1080P...better battery life

Great battery life (points to phone with larger battery)

LED for notifications

Support both GSM and CDMA (I'm considering a change of carrier)

6 GB memory

SD card

Latest in processor (currently 820, 821 type of performance)

Removable battery (This seriously limits choices...this likely would be compromised away)

Good photo capability, including low light (Most choices fail at this from a low light perspective)

MUST HAVE - consistent functioning GPS

Rootable (Not necessarily have ROMS available, but would be a plus)

Decent visibility in sunlight

Not so (*&^)(*&^%$# expensive

Dual front facing speakers

Backlit capacitive buttons

Stylus

So, below are phones I have considered, and why I haven't pulled the trigger yet:

OnePlus 3T

Main stumbling block - Lots of complaints about GPS

Secondary stumbling block - No CDMA, No SD slot

Axon 7 Pro - This one keeps bouncing on and off the list

Main stumbling block - Poor low light pictures

Secondary stumbling blocks - Inconsistent on Verizon from what I read, Low level of DEV support; been reading lots of complaints about support from ZTE

Xiaomi Note 2

Main stumbling block - No SD, very low community support, global varient problematic in US, No CDMA

LG V20 - Bounces on and off the purchase list

Main stumbling block - 4GB, Lot of complaint about camera glass breakage, Expensive

Secondary stumbling blocks - No LED, Low light photo quality

Huwaei Mate 9 Pro

Main stumbling block - No CDMA, Low light camera, Rumors are that US will not get 6GB version

Secondary stumbling blocks - No SD in Pro version, Smaller screen on Pro version, poor camera performance.

Conclusion

With the ROM I'm running on my Note 4 working so well, it's allowing me to be choosy. I ask myself why I want to change.

When I do get another phone, I want it to have some futureproof...hence part of the reason I want 6GB. If the V20 were 6GB, I'd go ahead with that.

I know that removable battery is going to be a thing of the past. But I worry about the occasional time that you must pull the battery to get the phone going from a freeze of some kind.

So, no real conslusion. I guess I'll have a conclusion once I pull the trigger on something.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I've never had an issue with not being able to pull the battery because of a freeze. Holding the power button forces a restart on all of them as far as I know.
[General Topics] ewingr:
You may be right. If that's the case, I have had times where it seemed to not work, and I pulled it. It was definitely taking a lot longer...maybe I just needed more patience than typically needed.

I have also seen reference a number of times of other people "...have to pull the battery".
[General Topics] akafandroid:
I'm waiting for the Galaxy S8.
[General Topics] Kop305:
I like the look of the Google Pixel but prices are still way too expensive in my country because of it's newness
[General Topics] wessok:
I'm going through exactly the same after my Z2 is slowly dying on my. I think I'm ready to take a step down in screen size and have been thinking about the Z3 Compact but also worrying about the glass cracking issues.

Other phones on my list are the Xiaomi Redmi 3, Xperia Z5 Compact, Wileyfox Swift 2 or Moto G (with 2gb RAM)

Not sure how strong the screens are on the Chinese imports - anyone got any experience of their durability?
[General Topics] akakarma:
I had Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and I was surprised with durability of screen. It was definitely phone with best screen durability in comparison with LG G2, Galaxy Note 3, S3, nexus 4, Xperia Z1, Z1 compact, iPhone 4s.

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Redmi Note 3 have prety nice support in custom rom. And yes, their firmware sux.
[General Topics] InternetMayhem:
One with better than 538 ppi pixel density
[General Topics] Jelixis:
Hi, looking to get a new phone with decent performance, my budget is $300-$350.

Requirements:

Snapdragon device, because of better dev support.

Within the budget range

Good cameras (front and back)

Any suggestions?
[General Topics] Xdalex01:
Zenfone 3 or LG G5 SE
[General Topics] Technosoups:
Next mobile

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[General Topics] gabri.guido:
Hey guys!

I'm here to ask for help too!

I'm searching for a good phone, since my HTC One M7 is a bit old ;)

I was considering the HTC 10, because I seriously found this brand amazing, but then I read about the "gallery problem" (= you don't have the gallery anymore, just the google sync app) and this made me think about). Other than that, this phone would be great for me.

So, I gave a look to the OnePlus 3T, but from different sources (all about the OnePlusOne btw) they suggest a phone with a better support. I really don't know why, but this made me think about it.

Also, I don't know very much about new smartphones, so I want to ask you what would you suggest to me. And if you have another phone to throw in the decision, you are welcome!

Thanks!
[General Topics] force70:
The gallery issue would be easily solved using a 3rd party app...some of them are far better than the stock apps!

Id see if you can wait until the S8 drops...if not then S7, S7 edge, mate 9 or mate 9 pro, axon 7...

Lots of devices out there

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] gabri.guido:
mm I would like to get a new phone in short time, so S8 is not an option. Also because I think the price will be high for me.

I've seen the phones you have suggested and apart of the S7, the others are too big (I would like a compact phone, the OPO3T even too big..). The axon 7 instead, is great! I didn't know about it! I'll look at some reviews, thanks!

By the way, would you consider the HTC10 a good choice or you would pick another phone?

Thanks for reply
[General Topics] terragady:
HTC10 is a good phone bu careful now because they sell new one HTC10 lifestyle and it is downgraded 10 for the same price. Axon is almost same size as OP3T. I have op3T and it is not that big and well build, for me it has main drwabacks as bad camera and poor GPS accuracy.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I've had lots of HTCs including the m8 and m9. Sold the m8 and my girlfriend still has the m9. I'd buy the HTC 10 in a heartbeat if it was available for cheap. I bought a used gold s6 and it's the first Samsung I've actually liked. Biggest drawback is 32gb internal storage. HTC still has expandable memory. Also the camera isn't really better on the s6 than the HTC in my experience but I'm no expert there other than having just put my legs to sleep trying to kneel down and take low light pics of my Moto x, nexus 4 and 5 and an old Motorola luxe to put up for sale. I had a real hard time getting it to focus. Using pro mode and adjusting got it to focus and take a good pic, but I've seen good pics out of the HTCs too.

If I could get anything now it would be between the s7edge, op3t or HTC 10.
[General Topics] terragady:
htc10 is much better build than s7. They put glass on the back which breaks almost instantly...
[General Topics] s8freak:
Sure it does... I've had my S7E for months without a scratch.

Minimal case and dropped a couple times.

"And on that Bombshell"

Sent from my Echoe Powered Nougat G935f
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I'd feel better about the HTC holding up but I did drop my s6 twice onto hard ground, just a short fall but no case or screen protector and there wasn't a scratch. So it wasn't completely fragile.
[General Topics] elosito:
There have been a number of great sales on some of 2016's flagship devices over the holidays, including the Moto Z Droid (sold by Verizon but is GSM unlocked) and the Galaxy S7; eBay and other sites are now flooded with new phones that people bought with the intention of reselling. $300-350 is likely to get you a good new-in-box flagship device on eBay if you are careful about what you are buying.
[General Topics] MarkH748:
Looking for cheap second-hand S4 replacement

Hi guys,

I recently had my Samsung Galaxy S4 stolen which I bought second hand from an ebay store six months ago. I am currently looking to buy a replacement, likely second hand from the same or similar store and looking to spend no more than €150. I'm from Ireland so it'd need to be an EU/UK store. I don't really have a good feel for different smartphone models and could use a little advice for buying around this price point. A few things I'd like are to have a removable battery and SD card slot (like the S4 had). A few phones I've looked at that fall within my price range were

Nexus 5 (great specs but no removable battery)

LG G3 (great specs and screen but I've heard it has reliability issues so maybe not the best phone to buy preowned?)

HTC One (nice specs but no removable battery)

Another Galaxy S4 (I liked the phone but it seems that the others are better specs for the same price?)

Are other cheaper brands like Huawei worth considering at this price point?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks,
[General Topics] gabri.guido:
.

Thanks for the wonderful replies guys!

I've read about the axon7 and different people say that sometimes it get hot with no app in background and the camera is not good at all (which, for me, is important).

Also, and this really piss me off, there are high differences between the US and the EU models, both on models and on sw releases. Which is, in my opinion, unacceptable.

So I would focus my choice between

HTC10

(what's the difference with the "HTC10 Evo") and the

Honor 8

. I think this one has great specs, hasnt' it?

Hope to have properly understood your suggestions ;)

G.
[General Topics] khanvict90:
what about this beast...

The Nokia P1 is tipped to be the firm's first high-end Android device, and will reportedly offer IP68 water and dust resistance and be available in two sizes, 5.2in and 5.5in, each with QHD 2560x1440 AMOLED displays. A Snapdragon 835 processor and 6GB of RAM With Android 7.0 on board, the Nokia P1 also looks set to arrive with support for Google's Daydream VR platform.

Nokia's P1 will launch in the first quarter of 2017.
[General Topics] lars85destroyer:
Hey guys,

what would you choose between OnePlus X and HTC One M9 ?

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=6891&idPhone2=7630
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
depends on your requirement...The M9 does have stable developement also with some very good stable custom ROMS (Llabtoofers rom is good I hear, Viper Rom is great and many others all good now) ..... and Sound on the M9 is second to none. HTC might have more service locations also than One Plus, depends on your country. The vendor replaced my HTC M9 when it died suddenly, with a brand new one (took ages but eventually they replaced it). Not sure how easy to service with One Plus.
[General Topics] Pokémon Dingoo:
Hello, people!

Well, I have a LG L90 with CM 11 (thank you for the help!). After doing this, it's performance have been satisfactory. Although, the pictures are not good...

I'm considering buy another phone. I don't play games or watch movies on the phone, and I love to use it with a single hand, swyping to type - so, I am looking for a "small", one-handed phone, the L90's 4.7" screen seems perfect to me. More than a great performance, I appreciate a good front camera - I miss decent selfies..

So, I'm considering Xiaomi Mi 4 and Lenovo K6 power (Redmi 4 seems to have a worse front camera). What do you think?

Thanks in advance
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
Hey people!

Probably I will buy a new phone soon, so I need to find out how it is with phones right now.

What's the best smartphone to 300 Euro?

Requieres:

-No fckin LG, never more

-Probably no Samsung too, touchwiz gets lagged after x time (?)

-good battery life, damn, my dream is to have phone that will last for 2 day of daily usage, currently with N5X dream is to get half day of "daily usage" (next issue that couldn't be solved twice by service center and some other stuff that they didn't solve so probably this time it's gonna be refund of my money, if not by LG then by my seller, I'm ensure of that, woah that post isn't about it, just as an explanation looking for a phone)

-I think when it's not a phone with clean software like Nexus it will be necessery to have about 2,5GB Ram, but let's say, 2GB is min, but it's normal for 2017 I think !

-Probably Snapdragon CPU, or it is not worth it? Mediatek's CPU get warm very fast and I'm not sure about theirs performance (Like Xperia XA, my aunt has it, played it for couple minutes bcz she needed to some apps installed and do some stuff about thrice it got lagged so I can't imagine with my use when I use phone hard)

Some about me, about my phone usage, to make you easier help me:

usually I use a phone and 3h SoT is enought for a day, I listen to music using BT headphones so it's a x% more battery usage. Secondly, I don't need a huge storage, I use google services to keep my data backed so it's not a problem, probably even 8GB with no possibility to extend this would be also enough. Next thing, I don't use hard apps like Messenger, Swiftkey, any antivirus (ble, never used it) I use lite apps like fb lite (20mb ramn usage?) and other kind like this, on Nexus average RAM usage is 1,2 max 1,4gb so that's good, but sometimes multitasking sucks here, so I don't know which amount of ram to choose. Taking photos, hm I like to take a good photo, Nexus' camera is one of the best I've ever had including low-light photos. That would be awesome if the camera would be likely this, but okay, that 300Euro limit and no LG devices, so impossible I think.

Rooting, modyfing software, any modifications - I love it, but I know to get it I would have to have a new Nexus or Pixel which is overprized and not in my budget, so Impossible, I can avoid having phone with this ability.

And the last thing - it can be a smartphone that is as good as nexus in the likely the same prize and it can be much cheaper, with bad camera just good to surf internet, talk and have good battery life experiences. Maybe wait for Nokia 6?

I'd get Iphone, but this system gets me bored after time, so I think I'm not enough busy to play with Ip.

A bit long post, I know that, I wanted to explain as good as I could situation I'm in,

thanks for any answers

Bests
[General Topics] sherry_94:
I am currently using a 2+ year old Xiaomi Redmi 1S with LineageOS . Thats Android 7.1.1 .
[General Topics] Burning_aces:
Hey guys, I have a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, the battery life is terrible on it now. I'm wondering, should I stick out until 2017 phones are released, eg Galaxy S8, or should I upgrade to a new phone now?

Would love some feedback
[General Topics] terragady:
well, new releases will be expensive for some time so it depends on your budget, last years phone are cheap now, except OnePlus which is actually more expensive :D
[General Topics] Mark300zx:
Hi,

I am after a phablet replacement for my note 3 and need it to work on UK 4g bands particularly on three mobile, the features I would like are dual sim, wireless charging, fingerprint security and a screen larger 6 inch plus, if you good people have any suggestions please fire away?

Cheers

Mark
[General Topics] force70:
Yup, wait until the S8 plus drops!

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] loax555:
i'm looking for a under 150$ rootable phone [MENTION=840159]best[/MENTION] buy

Using for light gaming/rooting/2nd phone

Is the Zenfone 3 good?
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
Google Pixel is just way too overpriced..I would never consider ir at this price. many better value phones available in market now.
[General Topics] khanvict90:
Specs Nokia 8 2017

There’ll be two models, both offering a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super Amoled display and a 24-megapixel rear-facing camera with OIS + EIS. One of the phones would be powered by the new Snapdragon 835 processor and 6GB RAM. The lesser edition would offer a Snapdragon 821 with 4GB RAM. A 12-megapixel front-facing camera is tipped by the video’s description adds, as is up to 128GB storage (expandable by microSD) and dual front-facing speakers.

Nokia 8 camera comparison 821 vs 835

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPi26Ov0n7s
[General Topics] iMaterial:
I know what I want - revised - MK II - 2nd Edition.

I want a smartie with close to plain Andy, or the option to get rid off all junk, bloat and ****ware. Plus the following specs.

4.7 - 5.1" (I already have a 7" tablet thx) not too big bezels, FHD res is enough, QHD is a possible option but I'd rather not.

Snapdragon 625 / 652, or a 820 if it is possible.

3-4 GB RAM, 32 GB and up storage. SD card slot.

BIG battery 3000 - 5000 mAh Removable, or easy to replace like on the Xiaomi Mi 5

Decent (dual maybe) camera

Support for VoLTE, Galileo, QC and other useful features

Notification LED Light

Not a Slamsug, Sony, Apple (never!) or strange GUI with unfunny stuff I don't want

Not over €300-400 either for a mid-ranger

No slippery glass back or glossy plastic, mate or Kevlar. Or some nice metal.

All black or nice blue color, none of that ugly gold, white front, silver, pink,

That was my rant, over and out. Roger. ;)
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Mi5 matches almost all the things you need. SnapDragon820, FHD 5.15inch, 3000mah, VOLTE, QC 3.0, IR blaster, LED, gorgeous black color. Good camera. Has a glass back not that slippery. You can use a case for that. Not stock Android, you can flash a custom ROM. However MIUI is not that bad. Should be in or just a little outside your budget.

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Try one of these: for stock-ish Android- Moto M, Moto G4 plus, Moto X Play

For best value for money- Xiaomi Mi5, Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

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I think you should wait at least till June/July. For Battery problem try Factory resetting your device.
[General Topics] iMaterial:
The Mi 5 is only my top 3 list, but it has a few shortcomings, among them no SD-slot. It does not have B20, either. The 3/32 GB variant has the 820 Lite which I like, but the MIUI is atrocious in some ways and good in others. I recently had a Redmi 4 Prime for trim that a friend bought and gave to me to get in tune, install apps, settings etc. and MIUI was the first thing I got rid of and finding things in settings wasn't all that fun, nor USB debugging. The Mi 5 can be found for as little as €207 in some places, but NOT the black one, it's €50-70 more. Unfortunately as of late have I gone to the deep end and can't afford anything so. You'll laugh if you knew the 512 KB single core device I'm using now.
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Well you could change the rom, it has lineageOS 14.1 (Nougat) available. The processor in 3/32 GB is the same SD820 as any other device. It is just underclocked and using a custom kernel you can increase the clock speed to normal level. Also here in India, price for all the color variants is same. Consider it when you can afford.
[General Topics] iMaterial:
But I like it that it is the lite, saves on battery and heat, the 625 is more than enough for me, so the 820 with a lower clock is a hoot. :p
[General Topics] TheUncleBenny:
In my country, I can buy the Xiaomi Mi 5 for €250 and the Xiaomi Mi 5S for €300. The MI 5 has a bigger community and is cheaper. The MI 5s has a better CPU, but has a smaller community. Performance is important to me and so are updates... Which one would you choose?
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
The SD821 is clocked at 2.4GHz compared to 2.2GHz on SD820, also it's supposed to be more energy efficient. However, the performance difference won't be noticeable in daily usage and SD820 is still very powerful. In my opinion, go with Mi 5 because it's cheaper and has better developer support. As for official system updates, they should be same as Mi 5s.
[General Topics] s_baig:
has anyone of you tried HTC eye? Want sincere reviews about it...
[General Topics] force70:
Thats a 2 yr old device if Im not mistaken? Wouldn't waste money on it as its very obsolete at this point and many superior devices out there

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] popa_qwerty:
I'm looking for a device with NFC, SD card, Cyanogenmod/LineageOS support and a finger print reader that cost ~500 US D.

I looked at these phones.

LG G5 but cant find anything about the RS988 version from the site and I don't trust sellers on amazon.

Oneplus 3/T but the lack of a SD card reader is a huge step back to me.

Moto Z Youtube app not working is BIG problem and I need a phone soon.

Moto G No NFC so cant use Google Pay yes I use it.

Axon 7 The one I like the most but the lack of Dev support scares me.

I am currently using an AT&T S5 and its holding on for dear life.

I have a IPhone 5s but I really don't want to use it.

I also have a HTC M8 but that has issues of its own which is why I am using my S5 even though the M8 is rooted and has CM13 support.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
[General Topics] michal.rutkowski:
OnePlus 3 for me

*Tapnięte z mojego LG K220

*Tapatalked from my LG K220
[General Topics] lars85destroyer:
Hey guys,

do you think the lack of 5GHz support is a real problem ?

I'd like to buy a Oneplus X, but I can't decide if this is really a drawback ...
[General Topics] Ult1mateer:
LeEco Le 2 X527 3GB/32GB vs. Zuk Z2 4GB/64GB vs. Xiaomi Mi5 3GB/32GB?
[General Topics] Micheal86:
Hi everybody,

Google Nexus 6p, Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge +, Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

Which one I should buy ?

Any suggesstions will be highly appreciated.
[General Topics] force70:
I loved the note 5 but having only 64gb of storage with no ext sd card was a problem for me.if 64gb is okay for you then Id go note 5

I had a 6p also and its great device and has 128gb of storage and a ton of development. It would be a toss up between a 6p and a 128gb s6 edge plus for me.

Both are really nice devices.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] Micheal86:
Thank you so much for sharing.

Actually 64gb without ext sd card is a problem for me too.

I like S6 edge plus. But development of 6p is really excellent. And that makes me a little bit confused.

BTW, would you mind sharing about the battery life of 6p (as you had this one). And - Is 6P still worth buying in 2017 ?
[General Topics] force70:
Ive been actually debating getting another 6P actually as I regret selling mine lol. I would rather ha e a 6P than a pixel. I think its still a very relevant device in 2017 and the battery life was very good...better than the note 5.

4 to 5 hrs SOT if memory serves me..i never had to worry about needing to charge it to get through a day at any rate.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] wowo213:
S8
[General Topics] dwh2o13:
Nexus 6P Is a phone I have also been considering. Is this a phone compatible with CDMA? I'm on Verizon. Also is there still development ongoing for this phone
[General Topics] force70:
I think the verizon guys can use it....not 100% sure there.

There is still alot of active development for it though yeah, check out the 6P forums...still busy!

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6