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[General Topics] mr.asd:
Best low budget smartphone for installing custom roms

Hello,

at the moment I'm using OnePlus 6T with A13 Pixel Experience Plus, I'm very satisfied but the smartphone is very old and camera is not so good...

I would like to buy a new smartphone but my budget is very low and my doubts are:

- it worths to change smartphone with a low budget for example Poco X5 (is about 250€... max price I can pay now)? cameras are better in a smartphone like this compared with the OP6T?

- what is the "best" smartphone to buy if I want to install PE on it?
[General Topics] leas82:
Bought my second flagship phone last week, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Will get the next generation when it releases.
[General Topics] MariosFFX:
Which android phone is best for custom roms without voiding the warranty?

Hello!

I’m interested in buying an android phone which has great support for custom roms.

Thanks
[General Topics] msgranger12:
If Budget is not a constraint, I would whole-heartedly suggest getting any latest Pixel device. I'm a user of Pixel 7 Pro and I'm really happy with the phone. Looking to get my hands on the Pixel 8 as soon as it releases!
[General Topics] erikovick:
Hi everyone, this would be my first post so sorry for any inconvenience.

I'm thinking of upgrading my tablet but I've always liked small tablets under 10' unfortunately, as we all know they are hardware-adjusted, after searching and reading some reviews out there I've settled on these three that fit my needs. needs, basic tasks, reading reports and basic tasks; I don't play games, I don't multitask demanding I don't edit videos....

Nokia t10 vs lenovo m9; They are similar in everything, they have their advantages, for example, the update of 2 OS by Nokia makes it more attractive to me, but I see its model as very wide and its processor lower performance (t606). I also don't know if the option of the Google's entertainment center usually freezes or the dual screen option is the same (hopefully it's already fixed). On the other hand, the new lenovo M9 also has the update of an OS that also comes in handy, it has a more powerful processor than nokia but it has a smaller graphics engine, in terms of software it is seen that it is going very well and in the reviews that I have read it has not presented problems beyond hardware limitations.

Amazon fiere 8 HD plus: I don't know much about this tablet and I don't know how it is XD
[General Topics] Raicane:
Galaxy 3
[General Topics] HorusEyE:
Hello. Any thoughts of PinePhone Pro? It's a very important achievement for me if I can buy one, in terms of privacy and protection of our data if we can install an operating system that only function is not collecting data!

I searched the forum if they had any representation here and apparently they haven't!
[General Topics] Bl3s:
Hiya,

A question to UK folks.

I'm considering getting either Vivo x90 pro plus or Oppo find x6 pro (I'm yet to decide which).

Anyways, neither of these supports band 32 on 4g, and my current Huawei p30 pro does (I'm with Three atm and it does use band 32).

The big question is - how important that particular band is? I'd expect it may be dependant on where you are, and if that's the case - where can I check which bands are covered in my area?

Maybe there is someone who lives in Hampshire and may shed some light on using any of the two in the UK, perhaps?
[General Topics] TYPICALHUMAN:
Hello. I would like to know if a 2/64 GB E13 version provides satisfying and smooth experience (don't mind little, rare lags) for web browsing, watching YouTube, playing the most popular 3D games such as call of duty, PUBG, Mobile Legends, Evil Lands, brawl stars etc,The phone is cheap and specs are good for its price except for 2 GB of RAM which is the bare minimum nowadays but the phone runs Android GO for that purpose. I found out, there is a way to create a swap file (additional slower RAM) with the "swap - no root" app, im not sure if it's even needed,essential or helpful to use with the phone as I don't have experience with this model. Some other smartphone models for the same or lower price have 4 GB of RAM but they either have 32 GB internal storage which is way too low to install games or they have worse CPUs in comparison to Unisoc T606. What are your thoughts on this phone? Is it worth buying if you are not a demanding user for the purposes I posted in this post?
[General Topics] ShatteredSpider:
Advice on buying Used or Pre-Owned Phones? (Specifically Sony 1 & 5 IV)

Basically what the title says, really decided to dig deep and do full complete research into buying a new phone for myself. Problem is I'm very aware of how there are such things like incompatible models between countries and overall just how Ebay is in general. I do know how to use the marketplace, I grew up using it, but regardless you gotta be wary of codition quality, value, and again the specific model.

I'm just not completely sure if I'm doing all the necessary checks to make sure I get a good working phone in my country (USA)
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
For starters it should not have any carrier lock.

Frequency, these 3 should give you a good start to see if a phone works at your desired place(s):

https://www.gsmarena.com/

https://www.frequencycheck.com/

https://halberdbastion.com/technology/cellular/4g-lte

From personal experience: Try to avoid offers with single or too few pictures, you want to see all 6 sides in good quality, with screen on and off. Little dents are not a deal breaker as long as the seller mentions them. Avoid phones with defects (don't fall for "a smart person can repair that easily"). Take your time, it's not a race, wait for a good phone, for a good deal.

One problem with most phones nowadays is the battery - most people are too darn stupid to give that info (Youtube-hours, PCMark Battery Test or USB-Meter). Most items I got were 85-90%.

PS: Used phones tend to be used aka old. Manufacturer always dump their older models and support thereof to make more cash with newer ones. Hence it would be clever to check first if you could get other ROMs like LOS

https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/

Avoid rare devices (they turn unsupported quickly)

https://stats.lineageos.org/

Check for common problems, eg in XDA
[General Topics] Icicles-crop:
Hello Everyone,

What is the best camera phone out there under 130K pkr?

Country: pakistan
[General Topics] UsmanHSh:
You can find a used note 20 ultra, the cameras are mostly on par with S21 Ultra and S22 Ultra

A new S21 FE if u extend your budget a bit the cameras are very slightly better than regular S21 (19/20 difference)

In brand new, Samsung A53

Good condition iphones are out of this budget now, the ones you'll find would be non PTA or with bad battery health.

I had a budget of 100k and wanted to go for realme gt master edition or realme 9 pro plus but realme doesn't have much offline presence and Oppo's service centers don't cater to realme devices anymore so in case of a warranty claim I've to mail the phone to Lahore that's why I opted for vivo Y73 (a 2 year old model launched in Pakistan again) it's the only phone in this budget with a G95 + hardware gyroscope. Most newer phones under one lac come with virtual gyro and snapdragon 680 or G96 both of which are behind G95 in performance).

So far the performance is better than SD720/732G phones I've used but cameras are a downgrade compared to my previous X3 NFC which I had to discard because parts market doesn't have a working battery for it.
[General Topics] Technocoolian:
Guys I wanted just 2 things in my phone. 1. Good Camera 2. Good Development. My price range is INR 55,000 or USD 660. My only option seem to be Pixel 7. Which I dont like too much because of the performance issues and the aftersales in my country (India). Please help me out, I wanted to buy a phone within the next week.
[General Topics] smurfweb:
Xiaomi 11 Lite NE
[General Topics] PsychicGoldfish:
Hey, I need recommendations!

I wanted to get a zenphone 9, as it has just perfect specs and size I want.

unfortunately, it doesn't support Xfinity Mobile.

what phones are similar in specs? nothing absurdly expensive, I'm looking at under $1000.
[General Topics] lepras:
I want to use GrapheneOS, so my next smartphone will be pixel 6a.
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Watch out, i remember some people were complaining lately that they couldn't unlock the bootloader from Asus.

If in doubt, doublecheck what LOS is available for...

Don't even know what that is...
[General Topics] brød:
Any recomandations?

I have a galaxy a5 2017 right now running los 18.1 (in case it helps, somehow).

I want something for around 150€, can be refurbished and used.

I have looked at the 1+ nord ce 2 lite, good cameras and seems somewhat small in the hand, but slighly over budget.

I quite like the new Nokias too, but they seem a bit over priced for the specs you get and support.

I would like a bit longer support too like 3 years of software updates.

In short:

- Under 150€

- Small (fits good in pocket and hand)

- Good cameras/camera with nightmode or good night shots.

- Good software support and security support.

- Can be used/refurbished.
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
You might wanna have a look at

https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/renoir/

We have also an A5 2017 and I selected the renoir for a friend who is happy with it for some weeks now:

8GB + 128GB, dual SIM with hybrid card slot, good cameras, LOS available and, above all, very light weight with 159g (just like the A5). And it should be easy to snipe a used one for less than 150€.

Was slightly jealous about the specs but there is one major downside: Xiaomi lets you wait a week before you can unlock to flash.

It has a thread here, too:

https://xdaforums.com/f/xiaomi-mi-11-lite-5g.12189/
[General Topics] Wasim_Bu:
Looking to get the Pixel 8 or the Nothing Phone 2 after launch. I will get the better device of the lot, and Im hoping that Phone 2 is a Flagship Killer since personally, Phone 1 was a bit of disappointment with regards to the specs.
[General Topics] MaryRGame:
I bought iPhone 14 pro a month ago, I didn’t know that it would heat up so much when used. The old one did not have enough charge for a day, but, to be honest, this is barely enough for a day. It seems I made the wrong choice in chasing the brand :LOL::poop:
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Gee, that seems all too familiar: My goddaughter had the very same problem, she kept it constantly plugged in. Off the hook it lasted about 1-2hrs.

After some I didn't bother anymore, as she rejected my offer to give her a proper phone (was insisting on not-apple) :D

I thought apple chips were pretty efficient and not getting warm, did you check what app is causing this heating?
[General Topics] MaryRGame:
I use Instagram a lot and take photos and videos. And, this is a pro version, this version usually give such a problem. 🤷‍♀️
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
And would Android be any different (perhaps more optimized)? If so, sayonara Apple :D
[General Topics] msgranger12:
Pixel 8 for the Win! Or you can go for the Pixel Fold if you have that kinda money!
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Pixel? Those phones with one SIM Card and no card slot?

Nah, I'd prefer a potato :unsure: And those come cheaper :giggle:
[General Topics] sabei:
I am having to buy another phone so I can access a certain financial institution who are stopping their online banking portal next month and unfortunately their mobile app will recently not accept my current rooted Redmi Note 8.

As I won't be able to root I would like something with (don't laugh) minimal bloatware......which is why I ended up rooting the Redmi almost as soon as I had got it before. I also don't see the need to spend more than 3/400 GBP equivalent on a phone. So ideally close to stock Android.

I looked at the Pixel but another consideration is must have dual sim/dual stand by. Also it is not generally available in my market (south east Asia) and consequently more expensive.

With my experience of Xiaomi I have not even looked at most of the good value Chinese brands. Are Oppo/Vivo/One plus any better?

I know they are now owned by Lenovo but I have been strongly considering the Moto G62 5G or G82 5G which online appear cheaper than the UK equivalent price.

The other options seem to only be various Samsung phones (A54/34/24) where it looks like I would have to ADB the hell out of them to make them usable.......

Any other ideas? (Asus are too expensive). Any negatives about Moto products that I should be aware of?

Thanks in advance for any constructive advice.

PS - I use my phone mainly to communicate, take pics usually to remind me of something and have never used the front facing camera..........
[General Topics] MrTooPhone:
I thought with the pixel you could have one hw SIM and one sw SIM
[General Topics] sabei:
yes you can but I need two physical sim slots
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
https://skinflint.co.uk/?cmp=2501571&cmp=2807906&active=0

Had the "luck" to have both in my hands recently and the moto seemed much less bloated (only one SIM slot, though).

The xiaomi got flashed with LOS eventually and everything seemed to be working. Speaking of LOS, if you drop me the name of your app I could try installing it on my spare FP3 with LOS to see if it triggers a warning.
[General Topics] sabei:
According to that link and GSM Arena Moto has single or dual sim - guess it depends on market.

Even with AOSP Extended A10 rom on my Xiaomi I still need AF Wall+ to stop various loaded and system stuff from communicating out.

Thanks for the offer and the app is SCB Easy 3.66.2

I have Magisk Zygote, Hide, Props etc and full MicroG but no Google Play Store......An earlier version was working, then didn't, then did after fiddling about but the latest version above almost immediately comes up with a dialogue saying no rooted phones.
[General Topics] zuhuha2:
Question about older phones

Looking to buy a used android phone. I have an old tablet that will no longer run some apps. Hoping to avoid getting something that has the same problem. What would be a good older model phone or tablet to look for? Just something portable that can acess the net. Not looking to use the the telephone features.
[General Topics] kristenstewart:
I have the S22 Ultra currently and its been performing great! I would probably get a Fold or a Flip phone if im every upgrading this. Have eyes on the Fold 5 and Oneplus Fold which are yet to be released! Pixel Fold seems way too expensive tbh.
[General Topics] thcerry:
Can buy the Xiaomi 12 or the Pixel 6a for the same amount of money. Coming from 3 year of iOs, so I want to have custom ROMs updates. Which one should I buy? Not really into smartphone photography.
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Compare Google Pixel 6a vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 - GSMArena.com

www.gsmarena.com

I wouldn't go for anything without memory slot but then Pixel probably offers way more ROMs

edit:

https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12328&idPhone2=11229&idPhone3=10815

Added 11 Lite 5G, got one myself used and flashed it, was actually quite nice.
[General Topics] thcerry:
Thank you! Something with external sd and mid range budget worth buying?
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
Well, that

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_11_lite_5g-10815.php

Was a pain to wait one week for unlocking but quite worth it, has two SIM slots and of it shared with memory card (I'd rather go for real 2+1 slots but nowadays such gets rare). And I got used for 130 or so, good price for qualcomm, 8GB RAM and 128GB flash.
[General Topics] thcerry:
great, thank you! will look into it.
[General Topics] thcerry:
Me again!

Want to buy a Pixel, put my eyes on the 6a and the 7a. In my country they have 90 euros price difference.

Want a Pixel for the Custom ROMs. Use of the phone: working on social media, emails, internet browsing, pics to share in chats. Not into gaming or smartphone photography. Not really care about 90hz nor wireless charging. Is the 7a worth 90 euros more?
[General Topics] SigmundDroid:
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=12170&idPhone2=11229#diff-

https://skinflint.co.uk/?cmp=2732839&cmp=2946127&active=1

Better cams on 7a and 2GB more RAM, I think the the difference is worth 90 bucks. Too bad they didn't upgrade flash to 256GB... but IMHO, lack of card slot... neither :poop:
[General Topics] sbcontt:
Any affordable 8GB/5G/ExpandableStorage/3.5mm phone with official LineageOS?

Hello, I am on the lookout for a new device that has the following specs: 8GB RAM, 5G, Expandable Storage, 3.5mm jack, and preferably FHD display, Type C, UFS storage. I do not care about camera. As long as it can scan documents, it is fine.

I came across Moto G73, but it has no ROMs, and reviews are pretty terrible anyway. It seems the quality control is terrible. Then I found Poco X4 Pro, but it has very few ROMs and no official LineageOS. I also came across OnePlus Nord 3 CE Lite and Moto G82, both a bit above my budget, but it does not matter. No ROMs. Redmi Note 12 and Poco X5 both have the same issue as well.

Edit: I even checked OnePlus Nord and Nothing 1 which meet all my criteria, but lack SD card support. Is there nothing with the features I wish to have? Any idea? I am still searching, but nothing.

Also, how trustworthy are unofficial Lineage ROMs? Any idea?
[General Topics] chakan2:
Best <=300$ Phone with SSD and rootable?

My Google foo sucks these days...after eating it with the Nord N20 and Samsung A54...I clearly need help.

What low to mid tier phone with an SSD slot is rootable?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Thanks for the help!
[General Topics] crypminday:
smartphone without google
[General Topics] IndigoHD:
My next phone is a "Redmi K60 Pro".

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, oled screen and 512gb storage for 600€.

One hell of a deal.
[General Topics] wokkapokka:
Hello,

I am looking for the cheapest tablet supporting the most recent version of aosp.

I would like to use it as homeassistant wall tablet, so it only needs to run the homeassistant app, or browser version.

But it should be google free and secure.

My current option is the Galaxy tab S6 which is a bit expensive. Anyone knows a cheaper option?

thanks and kind regards
[General Topics] TopNotch729:
My next smartphone is definitely the OnePlus Ace 2 pro/11r
[General Topics] Putra144:
Oppo F9
[General Topics] Fooking Rekt:
Recently upgraded from the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge to the S10, really happy with it so far (for the most part).
[General Topics] Sscc22:
Bought a Xiaomi 13. I love its camera~
[General Topics] Ahtsham Anwar:
It appears you've provided a partial statement about the Galaxy S3 and the possibility of an updated Note later in the year. However, you haven't asked a specific question. Could you please clarify what you'd like to know or ask about the Galaxy S3 or the Note series?
[General Topics] TopNotch729:
How did the galaxy s7 edge handle tasks in 2023?
[General Topics] Fooking Rekt:
It's fine (still using it for cheating in Angry Birds 2 lol). Recently replaced the battery so when watching movies the battery lasts up to 7-8 hours.

Storage is the biggest issue, as it only comes with 32GB.
[General Topics] planetcoin:
I recommend buying a smartphone with at least 64GB of storage, or more if you plan to download music and movies. Apps are much bigger these days,
[General Topics] TopNotch729:
remember the nexus one? 512 MB of storage...
[General Topics] w_tapper:
you could just use the sd card as internal storage but it is rather unstable
[General Topics] Fooking Rekt:
Larger SD cards, especially if they hold lots of files, will also significantly affect the device's performance. Even if the data stored within isn't actively being used.
[General Topics] Forest112:
Wondering what brand of smartphone you have and what its specs are?
[General Topics] 0x6865780d0a:
Depending on your budget and your needs.

If you want brand new phone you can try Samsung S series

If you want to root and modify the phone in unimaginable ways I would recommend Oneplus 5-9, they are kind of cheap

For cheap phones you can also take Xiaomi, Oppo, Redmi
[General Topics] Fooking Rekt:
Or older Samsung phones. Can get a Galaxy S10 for €50 used.
[General Topics] trev_tech:
It honestly just really depends on what you looking for but say a good camera performance phone great battery fairly budget price I would go for the Google Pixel 7a or Samsung s23 (higher price)
[General Topics] Aisha Mushtaq 123:
mine is oppo f9. yes, you should
[General Topics] amppcguru:
Fire Tabs don't come with the Google play store!

I love my Nokia T10 because it does!

I tried a Lenovo M10 3rd Gen but it was doa!
[General Topics] chaman01:
Moto edge 40 Neo , as it offers tons of features. Mainly the curved 144hz amoled display which is the most tempting part of the device....
[General Topics] xdaCyborg:
iPhone 13 mini

Nokia n96 & Xperia mini pro as backup.
[General Topics] TopNotch729:
If you want a high-end phone, get the OnePlus ace 2 pro / ace 2, or galaxy s23.

Mid range; Oneplus 8/ Samsung galaxy s21/ Google pixel 5a

Low end; Blu G63, OnePlus nord N20 SE, Iphone SE 2022, and TCL 30z.

for kids/bottom of the barrel; Blu advance l5, nokia c100, and any other chinese piece of crap out there.

feature phones; Blu Z5, alcatel myflip 2, and many more pantech phones.

Hope this helped!
[General Topics] OmegaMotorolaBr:
Currently using a Galaxy S20+ SM-G980F/DS but because of the broken screen i´m tinking to get a new one.

My options are: Motorola Edge 30 Fusion 256GB (Snap 888 with 8GB RAM), Motorola G100 or G200, Huawei P30 Pro or P40 Lite, Galaxy S20 Ultra or S21 Ultra on Snapdragon Version or a Xiaomi Mi 10t Pro/Mi 11, i still tinking about Edge 30 Fusion since is an 888 CPU and haves a really good price in my country (Brazil....), it costs only 367 in USD Converted (1800 BRL).
[General Topics] Ronnal_d:
A smartphone with a better camera

Hello!

I'm seeking some advice about smartphones. I'm planning to upgrade to a newer model, and I'm specifically looking for one with a great camera. I want to be able to record videos at concerts, especially on stage. Sadly, my current Samsung Galaxy M32 struggled to handle this, and the images turned out blurry due to the stage spotlights. Can you recommend a smartphone model with a superior camera for such situations
[General Topics] khusika:
Hi @Ronnal_d

Welcome to XDA!

If you don't choose based on price or budget phone, this article may answer your question

Best smartphone cameras in 2024

Looking for the phone with the best camera? We have tested all the latest phones and here's an in-depth guide on the best smartphone cameras!

www.xda-developers.com
[General Topics] acerventura:
you ought to check out the Motorola Edge 40. THat beauty has insane graphics and has no overheating problems when running heavy mobile games
[General Topics] Rockymaru:
Pixel 8 or ThinkPhone?

They're both decent sized, have OLED's with at least 120 Hz response rate.

The pros/cons I see are:

* Poor battery life (Pixel 8) VS excellent battery life (ThinkPhone),

* Poor to semi-decent camera (ThinkPhone) VS EXCELLENT/topnotch camera *WITH* Google Photos editing (and the "Ai" stuff that comes with it)

* Pixel 8 is "on sale" for $550 (-) VS the ThinkPhone being on sale for $427 after BF savings and an extra 5% coupon.

My only question is: what's the photo editing software like? I know from using a non Pixel phone in the past, it seems I was severely limited to my editing capabilities in Google Photos (stuff like HDR was locked).

I feel with the price, it's almost a no-brainer to go with the ThinkPhone. However, my biggest concern is the photo capture and editing capabilities. From reading reviews and past experience with non-Pixel phones, it seems it'd be a bit of a hindrance if I went with think ThinkPhone. (to be clear: I don't take lots of photos but it's a pet peeve of mine to not have full editing, as well as to not have top notch looking photos).

Thoughts ?