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[General Topics] Xplorer4x4:
I am looking to possibly replace my Galaxy S4. The sim card tray is going out. Its only $65 or so to repair but I think I want a change to a phone(maybe phablet) with more active developers and ROMs. AICP and Resurrection Remix is the only ROM offering nightly builds that I recall off hand. Both are great ROMs. Although AICP offers more tweaks then RR IMO. Anyways I am looking for something for a device in the $200 range that offers removal/swappable batteries, expandable storage via micro sd, and offer at least equivalent hardware to my S4. Oh and it needs to offer an unlocked or unlockable bootloader and GSM(StraighTalk) compatible!

Am I asking for to much there? Lol
[General Topics] Aegnor:
My next smartphone will be iPhone 6s, a lots of years on android drove me to change to something new for me. I mean not iOS but another perspective. Yes i will lose a lots of features but i will gain something else. Maybe i'll go back to android when it'll be the moment but i always have my fellow S5 with me so...cheers! :D
[General Topics] nikeman513:
I would be wary of buying a OnePlus 3. Owning a OnePlus phone is a nightmare! Oxygen is buggy as hell, their build quality is terrible, when you do a warranty claim you pay for shipping to China (and back if they deem it not covered), and then you're still out of a phone for 6 weeks.

The reviews are already showing that the phone has something weird going on. 3-4 hours SOT on a 1080p screen when you have the HTC 10 with 2K resolution doing almost 6 hours? They have almost the same specs. This screams problems with OS Ram Management! Reviewers even stated the phone uses a ton of RAM. If you want to buy a phone for just specs go for it, but read everyone else's horror stories on THEIR OWN SITE. It's ridiculous, people there are basically saying they feel bad for all the suckers buying the phone for specs not actually looking into how terrible a company OnePlus is.

I owned a OnePlus 1, and it had build quality control issues; it cost me over $50 in shipping and I was out a phone for over a month. Oh, and they didn't even fix it! I sold 4 OnePlus 2's and all the people who bought from me had contacted me about warranty within a 6 months all with similar issues. Only one managed to get his phone fixed!

Go ahead and buy one though, I'm sure you'll expect OnePlus to magically be a better company on their fourth phone, and you won't have any issues. I'm used to the ignorance, I said stuff last year and people got pissed off thinking it was a "fluke" or a first year business thing. I had the last laugh, all I can do is warn you...
[General Topics] HonorCasper:
maybe...

I Love the looks og s7 Edge, but its expensive..

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The New LeMax looks awesome too.. 8gb of Ram!
[General Topics] Aniruddha10:
Hey everyone.

I'm looking for an upgrade for my sony xperia zr and the oneplus 3 caught my attention.

It's kind of over my budget but it really seems worth it and if I do buy it I hope I can use it for 2+ years without needing to buy a new phone.

I'm worried about battery deterioration over time cause my xperia zr's batter life dropped significantly after about a year and a half.

So right now I'm really confused. I really want the Oneplus 3 but I don't know if I want to spend that much money on a smartphone (I know it's not a lot but it's about INR 10,000/$150 more than I've ever spent on a phone).

I don't want to spend a lot of money and then after like a year or two feel obligated to buy a new one cause mine is not good enough. I feel that this won't be a problem cause the phone seems set for the near future but you never know..

I'm sorry, I'm not very clear, my thoughts are all over the place. Just not sure what to do :confused: :D

Appreciate any feedback and if you know of any other phones that are cheaper and good please let me know.

Btw, the Axon 7, Lenovo Zuk 2 are not really options cause they aren't available in my country(India) and am not sure when they will be.
[General Topics] Yopoman:
Hello,

Will try Zuk 2 !
[General Topics] rahgaj:
I have zeroed in three phones

note 5 vs nexus 6p vs one plus 3

looking for performance ,longetivity and good service and customer support.

plz help and provide other suggestions if any
[General Topics] Parthenopipitsa:
I cant decide which phone to buy. What is available here for my bucket and I think worth are Nexus 5x, Moto X style, LG V10 and few others. What would you suggest?
[General Topics] josip-k:
i have N5x and it's great so far. the development is awesome (especially the N dev preview), the FP is awesome, and oh, the camera is outstanding. Screen is decent too. just the battery life is a bit downside, but everything else is great. i don't know about the two other phones tho.
[General Topics] Bboy486:
Switching back to Android

I'm looking at going back to Android for my phone. The last Android phone I had was the HTC EVO. It has been that long.

I currently have a nexus player and nvidia shield tablet. So I have still been using android just not as my phone.

So the question is which phone is the best to go with? The s7 edge, nexus 6p or one plus 3.

I would like to stick with 5.5-5.7 screen and ability to do VR and stream games via moonlight.

So any advise?
[General Topics] Bboy486:
By OTG drive do you mean an OTG cable and an external HDD?
[General Topics] nikeman513:
Check out swappa if you want a good used price, not to mention people there love phones, so everyone is very honest about condition.

I would go for the Nexus 6p personally. You have the timely updates to look forward to. The good thing about Nexus is I don't have to spend a lot of time with rooting and what not anymore. After 7 years of it, it gets old. Nexus gives you pure Android and timely updates to avoid having to root to get the best experience!

Not to mention build quality is great! I wouldn't go for OnePlus mainly due to the OS already having a lot of ????. Their executives are on Reddit personally trying to answer quality control issues already. People are starting to get the phone and even though it has 6GB of RAM, the phone's shutting down applications when you use more than 1... What's the point of RAM when they do that? It's typical OnePlus activity. You will regret buying it, believe me. I've sold many, and had the 1 for a year.
[General Topics] Bboy486:
By OTG drive do you mean an OTG cable and an external HDD?

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May I ask how the Nexus 6p stacks up against s7 edge? I did the rooting thing years ago and I agree with you it gets old, but the specs on the s7edge are impressive. Plus it has VR gear if I wanted to go down that road.
[General Topics] nikeman513:
Well S7 has better processor, but you have to take into account the software too. You'll save quite a bit going with a 6p, and you will probably be overall happier with it a year from now when it's still getting day 1 updates. HTC is the only company I would consider over a Nexus. If money isn't an issue (like if you really are considering a S7), I'd go with HTC 10 over the S7 any day. Similar specs, but HTC 10 has amazing build quality, and much better OTA support.
[General Topics] SirVer:
The V10 is great on paper, but I've heard that it has issues after continued use, both hardware and software. The Moto X Style would probably be my choice, given that selection - clean OS, will probably be easy to root/flash, has all the specs you need, except for the fingerprint sensor.

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Nexus 6P, since it's the only phone currently on the market that has support for (beta) Daydream VR. If you're serious about VR, you should either get a ZTE Axon 7 (Daydream compatible), or wait for more Daydream ready devices to come out. If you don't want to wait, the 6P is your best option for future proofing.

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No, though I do sometimes use that as well. I meant a USB drive that has both microUSB and USB A connectors, so I can use it with both my PC and my phone, like the Sandisk Dual OTG drive.
[General Topics] Pjerisimo:
I'm thinking about replacing my samsung s5 with a phone which has excellent community (cm) support, which one should I get? I'd also like it to have microsd slot, IR and solid camera.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
I'm waiting for the OP3 to reach my country , this phone is dope considering the price.
[General Topics] Bboy486:
I see. I have so many drives that the otg cable is a much more economical solution!

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Any future proofing in it like VR?
[General Topics] zelendel:
VR has nothing to do with future proofing. There is a good chance it will fade away like 3d screens did. So I wouldn't worry about it to much.
[General Topics] 101AjA101:
Samsung note6 i guess, atm iam using s6 but s7 seems like same as s6 so better to choose some different, please advice if iam thinking wrong...
[General Topics] SirVer:
What's your budget?
[General Topics] Naresh Rawat:
One+ 3 is not a bad idea. It have got high end specs under the hood at a very cheap price compared to other flagship device. But it do op3 do comes wid some problems. The major one is memory management. Though it has fuqin 6gigs of ram, it don't store apps in it efficiently as compared to sgs7edge. Op3 lags far behind sgs7edge in the speed test. It doesn't mean dat m stopping u or persuading u to not purchase op3. I personally gona purchase the device as I own opo n m really impressed by its performance. Anyways all the best for ur next smartphone...???
[General Topics] DrSnitch:
Good phone with wireless charging , SD slot and unlockable bootloader?
[General Topics] Parthenopipitsa:
Thank you.

I hate that it doesnt have fingerprint sensor but I can live with that. Other thing I dont like is that has nearly no options for camera very basic. Is this fixed with an update / other software? Had a Moto G before and I really liked it. However had an accident and got completely destroyed.

As for V10 many people say the best but I cant trust LG much.Other options even more expensive?
[General Topics] SirVer:
If the camera is a priority for you, the V10 may be the best choice - it's been universally praised, even more so than the G5, whereas the X Style is notable for being the first Moto flagship whose camera isn't underwhelming. As for the limited camera options, I think Moto devices, along with the Nexus line, use the Camera2 API, so using another camera app should give you the features you need while still having full access to the hardware, as long as the sensor itself is capable of it (which it probably is). Don't take my word for it, though - I know next to nothing about cameras. You should probably check the subforum if this question has been answered, or post your own.
[General Topics] Pjerisimo:
Unlimited since ill probably buy through contract.
[General Topics] SirVer:
I don't know much about carrier-locked devices, so I don't know which ones have the best support (or even which ones have support at all), but even disregarding that, the most recent devices I can think of that meets all your requirements are the LG G4 and HTC One M9. Both devices have their issues: the G4 is still being reported as having the bootloop issue due to a manufacturing defect, and the M9 is infamous for its out of control heating and throttling (this appears to have improved with updates, and there are other mods available to counter it, but I don't know how effective they are). If you're willing to compromise and leave out IR, you have the Xperia Z5 and HTC 10 (the G5 isn't worth buying if you're going to flash a ROM on it, since the modularity probably won't work). The Z5 has got some community love already, while the 10 is still suffering due to issues with the system verity checks and encryption (not a single CM or AOSP-based ROM that I could find).
[General Topics] Pjerisimo:
Hmm, so maybe mi5 (lacks sd though) or waiting for new nexuses?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
There is already a fix for ram management.

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S7 edge is the best if you have unlimited budget but cm support you can forget it. You can check the OnePlus 3 or Nexus 6p.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I have the m9, recently traded a g3 and a beat up g2 for it. Before that I had an m8. So far a couple months in I have no overheating issues and the m9 is noticeably faster than the m8. I got it because I wished I never sold the m8.
[General Topics] Vintage144:
I agree , i usually keep two backups only , not much music or photos, all docs go to cloud or protected folders, 64g is plenty if the need arises, i keep many backups in cloud though
[General Topics] bandisyah:
Hey guys, I'm thinking to buy OnePlus 3. Currently using Xperia Z2, I'm not really impressed with my current phone's camera. Whay do you guys think?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Defenitely worth.
[General Topics] rossyl:
Hi,

Hoping you can help me with a few suggestions for a new phone.

- Under £200

- No more than a 5 inch screen

- With NFC

- Also fast processor, decent amount of RAM, and decent storage (at least 16GB - or expandable).

Any thoughts?

Very few budget phones have NFC, but with Google launching Android Pay more widely recently - this will definitely change.

Is it just worth waiting?

Also, is it worth getting a phone that can handle VR now?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
It's worth but a phone that can handle VR should have a 2k display , so no budget phone...
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
And even 2K looks like a game, that was released ten years ago...it's the minimum...but I think there will be some smartphones out there in a few months/years that are built for VR with a 4K screen and a huge battery.
[General Topics] elephonefan:
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[General Topics] SirVer:
You're better off getting an older flagship from 2014 or so than a current budget phone. Unfortunately, the only small options are the Xperia Z3/Z3 compact and the HTC One M8. Between these, the Z3 is better, but I'm not sure you'll find it within your budget. You can probably find the M8, but it's got a mediocre camera, less RAM, and a much smaller battery. If that's fine with you, then the M8 is your best option. If it turns out to be too expensive, you can go back one more year, and check out the Xperia Z/ZR and the One M7, which will probably fit your requirements, but with a catch - the only way you're going to get performance anywhere approaching "good" is if you use custom ROMs.

I would recommend checking out the LG G3, even though the screen size is bigger - the screen to body ration makes it only slightly larger than most 5" phones. I went from a 4.7" to the G3 with few issues; while that may not be true for everyone, it's worth checking out.

On getting a VR ready device... I don't think it's worth it at this point. Even on a 2K display it doesn't look great. It's fun, for sure, but frankly, you don't need more than 1080p to experience that. If you're looking for high visual fidelity in VR, you're better off getting a desktop VR set, like the Oculus Rift or HTC Vive - actually, those are your only options.

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AnandTech says the camera is fairly good, and fairly good today will almost certainly beat anything from two years ago. However, it's also got the worst display they've ever tested - you should read it yourself. At least part of the issue is software, and OnePlus says they're working on an update to fix it, but whether that will make a big difference, no one knows yet.
[General Topics] Deleunes254:
I'm looking for an upgrade from my Xperia SP. The things I find important in a phone is

* Stock Android feeling

* Good camera

* Good performance

* Good battery (or fast chargeable)

* Not too big (5,5"+) (preferable 5")

* Not 700€ (looking at you, Samsung s7, HTC 10,...).

As you can see, I'm a big fan of the Nexus series. Although the 6P is a little too big for me, its price, specs and OS are amazing. That's why I'm waiting for google to unveil the Nexus of 2016, of which I have very high expectations!

However, OP3 is out and it meets my requirements as well (judging from the reviews, it really looks like a good phone) and now I find myself in a dilemma. Should I buy the OP3, or should I wait for the new Nexus? (Which may have a better camera, battery,... but could be a bit pricier as wel.)

TL;DR Should I buy the new OP3, or wait for the new Nexus?

Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Haha, that's the same question, I'm asking me since some weeks/months. I'm looking for an upgrade for my Xperia L, the space is ways too low...so for me the OP3 is probably the only option because you will have a lot of custom ROMs with stock android feeling, on the Nexus devices too but they are too expensive for me...I don't wanna spend more than 400€ for a phone because you never know, maybe tomorrow will come an awesome new feature for that everybody need a new device. BTW I'm from Germany so the pricing could be a bit higher than normal :D
[General Topics] Deleunes254:
Hehe awesome! I guess we're in the same boat then! I was hoping that the nexus would be a bit cheaper but you're probably right!

Only thing that frightens me from the OP3 is the customer support and the Amoled screen... But for 400€ it really is a good phone!
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Yep customer support is definitely a big problem for OnePlus...but that will not stop me from buying one...why are you frightened of an Amoled Screen? :D
[General Topics] Cymerio:
I like Bq's phones. They are very close to stock Android, only having a couple of Bq's apps which you can disable easily. You won't find the need to reflash it to decrapify it.

They are mostly targeted at low/mid end range. I think mine was at ~200€ or so. Very easy to root aswell.

I bought the Aquaris E5 FHD, while a friend of mine has the M5 (way better camera, specially at low light conditions). They are both 5", and battery lasts enough for me.

Have a look at least for the M5.
[General Topics] CCHIPSS:
My friend is looking for a cheap phone with

1) Good camera

2) Good battery life (ideally removable so he can buy another battery)

3) Expandable SD card slot.

He doesn't really play any games and he doesn't need a huge screen (although he doesn't mind it). Any suggestions? ::)

Price range $250 USD +/-
[General Topics] force70:
LG G3 is the first one which pops up in my head...not sure on US prices though as Im in Canada but you can get a mint used one here for $250.

Sent from my Note 5, Nexus 6P or S6
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
LG G3 , "used" LG G4.
[General Topics] carnby24:
Tango.....
[General Topics] banjara:
I ditched my 2 year old s5 for OP3 and I am pretty happy with my decision.

However camera and battery backup were much better on s5 (in comparison, not that OP3 sucks)
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
A camera from a two year old phone is better than one, from a "just released" device?
[General Topics] banjara:
You must know that Samsung is famous for its camera. Oneplus also has 16 mp, OIS & manual mode but when I compare the results of the 2 devices I find s5 camera better. Maybe the image processing algorithms are better at Sammy.

Doesn't mean that I am not happy with OP3 results.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Okay, but that could be because of the software...probably custom ROMs can take a lot more from that 16 MP camera in the O+3
[General Topics] Deleunes254:
The screen has been a dubious subject so far... Many say it way good enough, others like to criticize it a lot.. But you're right! and i heard there doing there best to improve their support.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
I will wait for more reviews and look, what OnePlus do to improve the OP3(they released a OTA update to fix RAM management and some other things really fast)...then hopefully the Gold version will be out and I'll probably buy it then
[General Topics] banjara:
Probably. I can't say for sure. But my guess is most of the custom roms have CM, PA or stock bases. So if the base RoM doesn't have the required libraries and algos code then the developers might not be able to do much on that.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Hmm...lets see and wait!
[General Topics] Pjerisimo:
Hmm, but I was hoping that op3 has better camera than S5 :/ I was never really satisfied with s5 camera..
[General Topics] banjara:
You have higher standards of satisfaction then :p

DSLR maybe? :D
[General Topics] :
Hi guys, I'm thinking of getting the Redmi Note 3 Pro because it's cheap and I've heard good reviews plus it has a Qualcomm (who doesn't like it anyway) processor.

However, I'd like to hear hands-on complaints about it too, anything that bugged you about it. I normally just browse reddit/xda/game on my devices if that helps.
[General Topics] Pjerisimo:
Hahah, too heavy :p

So you are sure that s5 camera is better than op3?
[General Topics] force70:
Other than the BL being hard to get unlocked now and the at best "mid range" snapdragon 650 in it would be a decent device. I would imagine it gets some crazy battery life with that 4000mah in it which can be a huge plus. Dual sim capable and having an SD card slot is also kinda nice

For me personally not being able to unlock the BL for sure and the SD 650 in it would steer me away though...

Sent from my Note 5, Nexus 6P or S6
[General Topics] banjara:
Yepp. That's what I felt. OP3 has much better front camera though
[General Topics] :
I see. The forums here had unlock methods though they look like a pain to do; thanks for the tip.
[General Topics] DanTheLemonMan:
Ulefone Power, cheap as chips 5.5inch 6050Mah battery, octa core and runs android 6.0
[General Topics] Bboy486:
Off Topic but on topic. The wife just broke her phone. Cannot get a new one under warranty and we aren't looking to spend a lot for a temp replacement phone.

I was thinking of the LG G3 used from a site like gazelle or swappa. I either need it unlocked or on sprint.

I'm hesitant to but a used phone from eBay in case the ESN isn't clean.

So thoughts on a phone > 150 that you would recommend (she has an iPhone and doesn't like Android but we will likely go Android)

And if I do go eBay what else do I need to check beside the ESN?
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
Are you not protected somewhat by PayPal using eBay? I once bought something through PayPal and got no response from the seller at all and was refunded within a few days. I would feel safer buying on eBay than our local classified (kijiji) which is like Craigslist. Everything cost more on eBay but there is more of a guarantee against getting ripped off. I've bought a few phones from eBay and never had a problem.
[General Topics] zelendel:
In a way but more and more sellers are using other means due to paypal policies that doesn't protect the seller at all. Most of the things found on eBay now are frauds and cheap knock offs labeled as the real things.
[General Topics] Bboy486:
You have the protection but eBay sellers do lie. Swappa is a good site but more expensive.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
EBay is already too expensive by the time I add the shipping, import charges and Canadian to US conversion. Can buy much cheaper locally just have to hope you don't get scammed.