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[General Topics] Planterz:
I was definitely more interested in reading about this phone the other day than the OnePlus 2. Next phone I get (unless it's a cheap one to replace my hulk-smashed Galaxy Light as my home internet mule) will be bigger than my OnePlus One, and with front-facing stereo speakers. Naturally, the Nexus 6 came to mind, but it's still $700 through T-Mobile on payment plan (can't afford to buy outright). But the Moto X Style/Pure is still sizable at 5.7", I can get it with a sexy wood back, it's got a (supposedly) better camera, plus it'll be wonderful to have the microSD slot the previous versions omitted. 64+64 or 64+128gb sounds great to me.

One thing I wonder is what type of screen it is. The other X's had AMOLED, but I can't find any info on the Style/Pure's screen tech.
[General Topics] murmur70:
Not Amoled.
[General Topics] Cyanandroid:
Grab a oneplus one,asus zenfone2 or a xiaomi mi4.
[General Topics] LoneWolfSK:
How much is Oneplus one?
[General Topics] BrownDog99:
The new moto x. Either one is great for the price
[General Topics] Evi1Yoda:
Well, I'm still a year away from upgrading from my Skyrocket, but currently...it'd probably be an S3. There's no way in hell I'm going back to Apple, that's for sure.
[General Topics] funkstylez:
Note 2 or New Nexus!
[General Topics] suraj beragu:
Definitely it would be HTC one X for me...!!!!
[General Topics] proza:
HTC One, not sure which model
[General Topics] Al3xzander:
Deffinetely S3....that one's too good to pass.
[General Topics] SilverDragon24:
Next Smartphone

most probably a Symbian belle device Nokia 808 PurevView Maybe
[General Topics] Shawn:
The way things are looking, maybe an s2 skyrocket if I'm lucky.

sent from my captivate glide running ICS (NardROM 0.4 Rooted)
[General Topics] EVH88:
Nokia Lumia 920. That's one stunning phone. Gotta sell my sgs3 first though.
[General Topics] MikeyMike01:
iPhone 4. Neither are really ideal choices though.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[General Topics] nikzDHD:
Really, the 4 is much older. The S3 will be better. But depends what you want and what operating system your more comfortable with. Would rather have the 4S if you can't get the 5.
[General Topics] SaRaCeN1982:
Nexus S or SE Xperia Arc S :D
[General Topics] saru789:
aimed to serve community

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this is for just in case u want to try it :)
[General Topics] bigligg:
So far HTC phones are the best phones I have had. Both Samsung phones I have had were terrible support. But that was a long time ago. That s3 looks amazing
[General Topics] saru789:
i agree that 808 pureview is a great option but apart from camera there isnt seemed to b anything newer in that. Checkout Belle update pack 2 for existing devices to have a look at features of it, its all the way same from c7-00 to N8 and E8..... and 808 is not going to boast anything newer than these more than a year old phones are boasting now a days.

Also have a look at nokia's offiocial statement that right now Windows phone specifically Lumia series is the path but android is under development for Finnish manufacturer as Plan B if Windows OS failed to outperform(i guess Compete is a more appropriate word :) ) Android/iOS.
[General Topics] Comancheiv:
for me, the galaxy note 2 or the next-gen, the galaxy s4
[General Topics] zombiegrrl86:
I don't have an upgrade until February, but at this point I'm thinking about the note 2. We'll have to see whats out at the time.
[General Topics] JimmyRespawn:
Nokia Lumia 920 !!!
[General Topics] ruriel:
I should be able to get my hands on a new phone in 3 more months... still deciding whether to get Note 2 or just wait for the new flagships next year.
[General Topics] Logik_:
Droid Razr HD :):)

Going to go exchange my current razr for the HD. Cannot wait!!
[General Topics] voyager_s:
I just sold my gtn700 galaxy note on eBay. Finally decided to get a galaxy nexus. A bit late I know. But I need project butter. NOW!

I said it before when I had my nexus s and I went against it but now I think I mean it. No more non nexus devices for me.

As for my next other device? Windows phone 8! Nokia lumia 920 looks awesome.
[General Topics] Cyanandroid:
Oneplus one is 358usd and rs 22,999 indian rupees.
[General Topics] LoneWolfSK:
Too much for my budget
[General Topics] Lourde:
Trying to figure out some suggestions for my in-laws for phones.

Verizon.

Has to be LOUD. They don't hear so good.

Dad needs something rugged with a good GPS. This would be his first smartphone.

Mom needs something a little on the small side. Preferably waterproof or water resistant, she has been known to lose her old phone outdoors. Repeatedly. She's using a little old Gingerbread phone.

Unfortunately, they are "I want to walk into the Verizon store" types. This limits things a bit.
[General Topics] murmur70:
Galaxy S5?
[General Topics] s8freak:
Galaxy S5 Active
[General Topics] Lisali:
Best value Chinese 5-5.2'' phone at the moment? Recommendations, please!

Hi all,

I'm looking to get an Android phone for a member of the family. It looks like some new Chinese phones offer great value for money.

Requirements:

Screen: 5''-5.2'' (5.5'' is too big)

RAM: 2GB+

Fast (quad/octa)

Good camera

Good build

Light (under 150gm)

All day battery

Budget £100-150. Any suggestions?

Thank you!
[General Topics] LoneWolfSK:
Lenovo Vibe X2
[General Topics] murmur70:
The S5 Active is only available on ATT is it not?
[General Topics] Planterz:
S5 Active isn't available from Verizon.

The Droid line would be good to look at. They're not waterproof, but they've got a hydrophobic nanocoating that makes them splash resistant. As in, they'll survive a rainshower or dunk in the toilet, but don't go swimming with them. The Droid Turbo or Droid Maxx would be good for your dad with the sizable batteries. The Droid Mini would be good for your mom, as it's one of the few halfway decent, yet small Android phones available. The only truly "rugged" smartphone Verizon offers is the Kyocera Brigadier. Sapphire screen, waterproof, shock resistant, etc. But it's quite the brick, which might not be what your mom wants. Apparently the ear speaker isn't very good on the Brigadier either.
[General Topics] Lourde:
Yeah, I'd read reviews about the Turbo that were similar--that it doesn't have great speakers. I wish I knew more about phone/hearing aid compatibility.

This "I have to get it from the store" attitude is pure hard-headed, but I guess we'll all be old someday. I really don't want to root or hack anything for them, I'm dangerously close to being old people tech support already...

I guess I'll take a look at these more closely. Thanks for the suggestions, it's really hard picking a phone for someone old.
[General Topics] Planterz:
To be fair, nobody wants to walk into a Verizon store. If possible, try convincing them check out a location at a mall or the section at BestBuy or something. The sales reps are far more used to people that are "just looking" and far less of sales-pressuring nuisance. My own parents are 65, and thankfully aren't too much of tech-troglodytes. Still, both use dumbphones, and I'm a bit scared of the day they switch to smartphones (if they ever do).

Another thing to consider with the Droid line is that they're simple and close to stock Android. Something like a Galaxy S5 with its unintuitive, convoluted settings and plethora of superfluous and/or redundant features might be a bit much for first-time users.
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I guess a google nexus device wud do a gr8 job for 1st times :)

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] Bluehaze43:
OK, I'll ask as well...

I am due for a upgrade in less than two weeks (I can actually upgrade now if I wanted to). I currently use the Samsung Galaxy SIII on Verizon. It has been a decent phone, aside from the USB port dying on it about 9 months ago (I had a spare phone that worked, but with a broken screen that allowed me to charge my batteries externally).

I was looking at the S5 as my next phone, as I like the SD slot, and the replaceable battery. I generally need to replace my battery (rather than constantly charging it) at some point during the day, so I prefer to have that ability in a phone.

I am concerned with what I have read about the Lolipop "upgrade" and how is degrades performance. Is this the case on all of the Androids with Lolipop, or just specific to the S?

Other quality phones with expandable memory, and replaceable batteries that you can suggest?
[General Topics] Rony Harianto:
Is moto G 3rd gen good?
[General Topics] Cyanandroid:
Yes its a value for money handset.with nice camera.but if u are a gaming freak then its not the one u are finding.but still it is a good performer.i like its 2gb ram model which has 16 gb inbuil mamery too.so my opinion will be if u want to spend less money then grab it otherwise their are many options which are far better and have similar prices.
[General Topics] MrTooPhone:
I don't think moto G 3rd gen supports AT&T LTE.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yes it is. Long lasting battery, good performance (except 3g gaming, but that's to be expected), improved cameras, waterproof, and LTE. Plus you can customize it with Moto Maker.

Yes it does. It supports all AT&T (and T-Mobile) LTE bands.
[General Topics] MrTooPhone:
My understanding is that AT&T 4G HSPA and HSPA+ use 850Mhz(Band 5) and 1900Mhz(Band 2) bands. LTE uses Band 17(700Mhz), Band 5(850Mhz), Band 2(1900Mhz), Band 4(1700/2100Mhz).

gsmarena indicates that Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) supports LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800)

Is there another version of Motorola Moto G (3rd gen)?
[General Topics] Rony Harianto:
Thx all for your reply :good:
[General Topics] lothaer:
I am the proud owner of a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 4. So much better than my Galaxy S2.

So tempted to root but I want to keep my 2 year warantee lol.
[General Topics] Praveen125:
I am looking for a phone with good storage, RAM and lots of development..

My budget is 15000-17000 rupees.
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I suggest you go with mi4 (xaomi)

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] obscuresword:
It is pretty much the same phone as the 1st gen. It is OK IMO.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Obviously. GSMArena is based in Europe (their contact phone number is Finnish), and caters primarily to Europe/England (they list all the prices in GBP), so their specs don't necessarily list American/North American versions. Phoneareana tends to list all (or at least most) variants. The N. American 2015 Moto G has bands 2/4/5/7/12/17. Incidentally, Phoneareana, while it does primarily target the USA, is actually based in Bulgaria. Go figure.
[General Topics] Enzious:
Wait for the OnePlus Two. It sounds like it will be a great improvement on the One:

https://oneplus.net/2
[General Topics] MrTooPhone:
I have found the 8GB/1GB N.America versions. I have not seen any 16GB/2GB versions. Hopefully the upgraded RAM version will be released.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yeah, Amazon has the 8gb/1gb version already. That was quick. Motorola's website only lists that version in the "full specifications", but if you click the "Build yours" button to design one, it gives you the 16gb/2gb option, but it says "delayed shipping". So it's coming, just not yet.
[General Topics] Darth.Vader:
OnePlus Two

Buy OnePlus Two or Galaxy Note 5. 1+2 for those on a tight budget while Note 5 for those who can spend lot of money on smartphones. Both are awesome. Note 5 will be released after 10 days but according to rumored specs, it will be truly awesome.
[General Topics] werner65:
waiting for next nexus before i decide
[General Topics] force70:
Truly awesome without a removable battery or ext Sd card? NOT!

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
so note5 wont have exSD nor removable battery?? well for me, that sucks.. i was looking forward to try note5 ...
[General Topics] lothaer:
Note 4 will probably be the pinnacle of popularity.
[General Topics] force70:
From everything I've read negative on both. Let's hope all the leaks and rumours are not true though

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] Bitim:
Hi,

I want to buy second hand (probably) smartphone, with good custom ROM support.

I prefer non-American manufacturers and non-Chines, and not Nexus phones. It can be high end old generations smartphone (like the Galaxy S4).

I want 5"-5.1" size smartphone and it should support LTE.

Any recommendations?

Thanks.
[General Topics] serenityvalley:
best older cdma-compatible 3G phone?

I am looking for a phone along the range of a galaxy S III that is easily rooted, can take ROMs, is still under active development and has good sound and camera.

Any suggestions? (obviously looking at used, in the 90-130 US dollar range)
[General Topics] -Zeppelin-:
Hi guys,

I'm looking for a more stockish alternative for my Huawei P8.

I was really looking forward for the Moto X 2015, but 5,7" are really too much, and the Snapdragon 615 in the Play is a bit too mid-tier I guess.

So I'm looking for a up to 5,5" phone, with close to Vanilla UI or Cyanogenmod support, which has decent performance, a big battery and best on screen buttons.

I'm open to any manufacturer, so also Asia phones are welcome, as long as the build quality & performance are good and they have Cyanogenmod (or a vanilla alternative) support.

Almost forgot, Gorilla Glas is a must!
[General Topics] Shapiron:
hi guys. i am looking to buy a new phone and i cant decide between 3 phone.

those are: Oneplus One(64gb), LG G3(32gb) and Asus Zenfone 2 ZE551ML (4gb ram, 32 or 64gb)

looking for your opinion. ty :D
[General Topics] force70:
Lg g3 out of those for the removable battery and ext sd support.

Opo has neither so it would be 2nd

Asus 3rd..it has bot lived up to expectations the camera in particular is not great.

Honestly you should take a look at the new moto x coming out. Its going to be the one to watch this fall...so many great features and very reasonably priced.

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I suggest u should wait for one plus two its gonna b truly awesome :)

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] force70:
Agreed it will be but still lacks compared with the moto x due to the ext sd card support and slightly larger screen.

Opo really should be offering a 128gb model to compensate for lack of an sd card.

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] Shapiron:
ty for the info guys but i think ill settle for the opo. i can get it at around 200 euro(its the cheapest between those 3). even though i have to go around with my music because it doesnt have radio i think i can manage with only 64 gb.

between moto x and op2. moto x wins. it has a sd slot, faster charging, better screen(a bit larger and more pixels density) and a better front camera as the op2 has the fingerprint sensor, more ram for the 4gb version and maybe the usb type c working in his favour . but as price/quality both phones are great with a slightly win for moto x
[General Topics] force70:
You should be able to find a used G3 for less or same price as an OPO no?

sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] Darth.Vader:
Not many people remove battery for almost as long as they have the phone. There are few power users. With 128 GB storage option, ext card is not really necessary. Using a phone from Note series has always been a good experience.
[General Topics] Shapiron:
a g3 in good shape its with about 50e more + opo has a better battery durability help by the LTPS screen. but g3 beats in matter of screen size satio and quality :D
[General Topics] force70:
I have a note 2,3 and 4 and use the removable battery feature regularly and always have.

128gb option is great but having removable storage also has advantages other than just sheer raw storage capacity.

Note series is expected to have these options...if i wanted a sammy device without them id buy the samapple S6 :D

For the first time in 3 note launches samsung will not be getting my money. Hell for the first time since the S2 i will not have purchased a sammy device within a whole year.

They are definitely going the wrong direction for users like myself.

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
Just a suggestion,

Idk if removable battery is necessary

as long as i have used phones i have never removed the battery.

And as far as storages are concerned i guess 64 GB is good as well.

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] force70:
User preference really.

I have gotten used to not having ext sd and a removable battery on my nexus but if they offered a nexus 6 version which had both id ditch this one in the blink of an eye.

I was on my note 4 today earlier and was on the go (charging not an option) and my battery was low, so i swapped it with a fresh one..cant do that with my nexus 6.

Can i live without those features? Yes but I would prefer not to have to if possible and lucky for me (not so lucky for samsung) its possible..there are other options and i will spend my money elsewhere.

They lost a faithful Customer here and i have no doubt there are 1000s like me.

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] s8freak:
bah humbug ya sammy scrooge LOL I fricken love my S6 it's a killer phone but I know you've gotten snowblind up there in the Great White North and need that bigger screen ???
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
I guess you wont miss removable battery if you never had it. I really miss removable battery. and for me, Samsung Note5 no removable battery and no exSD card is Sammy going in wrong direction. Removable battery is mobility, IMO. you dont have to have your phone connected to a charger and cable while charging. you dont have to wait for charging. it takes seconds to get to full power just swapping the battery. Thats why I miss from my old S4. and now many new phones no exSD is also not so good. for me. not having the ability to swap SD cards anytime is a lack of freedom. I also prefer to sync my exSd card directly with the PC, not via the phone .
[General Topics] -Zeppelin-:
Bump ;)
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
Yea i think u have a point well i wont prefer samsung as i simply hate d brand d phones lag a lot later idk about note 5 n s6 but d phones till s5 did suck to death

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] javandro:
Samsung S6 my dream smartphone :D
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
Expandable storage is more of a benefit to me than battery. I have a portable battery charger I keep in my backpack but rarely use, plus I can charge in the work truck. I always get through one day anyways though.

I am buying a 128gb card for my new used m8 and putting all my music and pictures on it and never thinking about upgrading for a long time.
[General Topics] cryptizen:
Samsung Tizen Powered phone.
[General Topics] BrownDog99:
The moto x 2014 is around 125€. I can get one for 200$ Canadian, so that would be no more than €150. 5.2 inch, 1080p, snapdragon 801, quad core 2.5ghz, 13mp camera not bad but not the best, stock Android with moto features and the phone is fast as hell. I would say it is the best phone for 200$ and under.
[General Topics] Rachid.Ala:
Moto x 2014 is a good phone with good specs but small battery, it's his big inconvenient

Moto x 2015 should be very good since he have a big battery
[General Topics] force70:
OPO is pretty much perfect for what you asked.

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4

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Could not agree more man.

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4

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5.7 to 6" or no go for me from here on out.

This damn nexus has spoiled me with the screen.

I still use an S3 for work and it is just flat out tiny...i remember when i got mine launch day way back when it came out...it seemed huge lol

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] -Zeppelin-:
So I guess OP2, Moto X Play or waiting for a Nexus 5 2015? Don't see too much sense in buying the OPO now the 2 is coming out...

Greets
[General Topics] force70:
Agreed other than the price on the 1st gen being less.

Since the nexus wont have ext sd nor does the OP2 id go for the moto x.

Thats just me though.

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] voom117:
Best USED phone to buy for £150? All I can think of is the Lg G2,Nexus 5 and the zenfone 2.... Anyother suggestions? Cause I'm tilting for the G2~ Good batter life,camera and developer support.
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I suggest nexus 5

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] force70:
I had both the G2 and nexus 5 and would go G2 for sure.

Better camera

Wayyyyyy better battery life

Bigger screen

The only thing the nexus 5 has over the G2 is more details development but thats a given for a nexus lol

Sent from my Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] m2geek:
I am trying to decide between Oppo Find 7a and a Xperia Z3 - such a hard choice to make :\
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I suggest go for z3

H00GaB00gAboO

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Lol xD

But i guess u wud get a better personality wid a nexus 5 as ppl recognize it anywhere easily :P

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] serenityvalley:
LG G2 or Samsung Galaxy SIII?

I am looking for a verizon compatible used phone to use with Net 10.

I was planning to get a SIII, but it seems like the G2 would be easier to root, faster, with better sound and video/camera.

Does anyone have any reason that I shouldn't get the G2?

My biggest problem is the money--it looks like I'd be spending maybe 30-50$ more.

Thanks for your help!
[General Topics] ambervals6:
Now is the worst time to buy a phone. Many new ones coming out.
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
I suggest u should wait if possible as many new phones will b coming out soon like op2 note 5 etc.

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] m2geek:
I got the Oppo Find 7a - don't regret it for a second!

I even got it $300 cheaper than retail, and they gave me a Oppo 6000mah power bank with it :D
[General Topics] hoogaboogaboo:
Ahahhaaha gud fr u :)

H00GaB00gAboO
[General Topics] SirMika:


Moto X is one of best phones what iv got. I had it, i broke it. And now I need to get it back. There is also Meizu or Xiaomi, hard to get one of those in Finland tho. Currently im using OPO w/CM12
[General Topics] 144556:
Zenfone 2 4gb, but if u like modding nexus or oneplus
[General Topics] serenityvalley:
Could you please explain this? I would think with many new phones coming out, there would be more used ones on the market, which would depress prices. However, I could make my phone last a bit longer if it would save me a chunk of change. When is it a better time to buy a used phone?
[General Topics] 144556:
I ve oneplus one and even new phones are coming .. nothing deserve to change. i mean nothing revolutionary coming out
[General Topics] s8freak:
now is an excellent time for used phones I'd check on Swappa you'll find very good used phones and I know you'd find a OnePlusOne 64g for $260 American
[General Topics] Darth.Vader:
Well you seem like a power user :D But not many are like you. Galaxy S6 Edge without removable battery was good enough. I missed removable battery sometimes but learned to live without it. I am sure Samsung will not risk the reputation of Note series. They will keep users' opinions in work.
[General Topics] s8freak:
Nah [MENTION=4463570]force70[/MENTION] isn't a power user he's just stuck in winter conditions 9 months out of the year and has nothing better to do than play with his 9 phones and two 24in monitor screens LOL