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[General Topics] mrrocketdog:
roughly $300 - $400 U.S. will consider ; used in good condition. doesnt have to be brand new.

"err on the side of kindness"
[General Topics] Hippie459MN:
Ok, looking to make an upgrade from my Samsung Galaxy S5 (Sprint) and not sure what to get. I would really love a Galaxy S7 (my mom has one and I really like it) but the locked bootloader is whats keeping me from getting it. If I could root and flash the xposed framework to it then maybe but for now, I want to look at some other options. What I want is a phone I can root of course, and really want a removable battery and MUST have an external SD card slot. I DO NOT want something with an onboard SD card only. I already had to deal with the whole phone taking a dump and not able to get any of my pictures or videos off of it cause the phone would no longer boot up. I was less than happy about that. Any ideas? Should I wait for something coming out soon? Thanks.
[General Topics] caffeinated chris:
Same page as you. Pixel sounds great but not ext SD, Moto Z Force sounds amazing but locked bootloader... And s8 will likely follow with being locked down or no ext SD. What is happening to these good phones producing what ppl want! Why even go wireless for headphones?? Most ppl still use a damn wired headphones!
[General Topics] khanvict90:
[OnePlus 5]

the new OnePlus smartphone will take cues from Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge and will sport dual-edge curved display. The rumoured dual-edge screen is said to be a highlight of the handset, apart from a 16-megapixel selfie camera. Other rumoured details claimed for the OnePlus 5 include a 23-megapixel rear camera while the handset is said to come with 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The Chinese company is also widely expected to bump the storage on the next flagship to 256GB. Another detail says that the OnePlus 5 may come with a Ceramic body mimicking the Xiaomi Mi MIX. On chipset, the report suggests that OnePlus may wait for the Snapdragon 835 to be available

This phone is gonna be the bomb:angel:

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Which One?

1.) OnePlus 5

2.) Nokia 8

3.) LG G6

4.) Samsung Galaxy s8

5.) Pixel 2

6.) Huawei p10

7.) Sony Xperia XZ Premium
[General Topics] dornz:
me poor LG g3 [emoji24] [emoji24] could get it fixed or get me a brand new LG v20 uum what to do .
[General Topics] AnotherFreakinNoob:
I've been researching for a few weeks about purchasing a new phone. #1. Priority is camera. #2. Is support and ability to flash custom ROMs. (I use Straight Talk and obviously they don't update.) #2A. How the phone performs (speed using multiple apps and such). #3. Size (Smaller the better. Will not buy a phone with a screen bigger than 5.5") Would love some recommendations. My current top 5 phones I am considering are as follows.

1. LG G4 (Really like that it captures raw image files. Would've already purchased but bootloop issue has me hesitant)

2. HTC One M9 (Seems solid. Probably my actual #1 at the moment)

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Also seems like a solid phone. Maybe the best bang for the buck)

4. Sony Xperia Z5 compact (Price compared to others is why this one is #4)

5. Moto G 3rd Gen
[General Topics] johnha:
Hi guys, I'm trying to find a worthy upgrade from my Moto G3. My requirements list consists of:

Must:

-5.2" display or smaller

-3gb+ ram

-camera2 api

-root

-external SD card slot

-t-mobile USA compatibility

-good lineageos popularity

-flat back (not curved, I want it to lay flat on a table)

-front firing speaker

Nice to have:

-oled screen

-waterproofing

-nice camera with PDAF

-fingerprint sensor

Considered:

-Pixel and OnePlus 3T (but no SD card)

-Moto G5+ (lacks camera2 API support?)

-Blackberry keyone (but likely no root)

Am I overlooking any devices?

Thanks!
[General Topics] AndroidFR3@+:
I need a phone with a

9-10/10 camera

7-10/10 battery

6-10/10 performance

6-10/10 display

And 5-10/10 build quality

I thought about HTC 10, OnePlus 3t, G5 and These galaxy A5/7 but can't make up my mind... They're all about the same price... Do you have any suggestions?
[General Topics] dornz:
Hi looks like v20 ticks all box's for you to..
[General Topics] AndroidFR3@+:
I think the v20 is way too expensive here... (200$ more than the other phones...) Any other phone?

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The v20 is way more expensive than the other phones... Any other idea?
[General Topics] dornz:
How much all together ? with extra $200

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Is this to steep ..on eBay for €510
[General Topics] dornz:
Or this one
[General Topics] mobiusm:
Axon 7 is a great choice for most people here IMO...
[General Topics] force70:
As nice as it was the G3 is very outdated and not worth fixing.

I wouldnt buy a V20 either unless you need removable battery. G6 will drop soon if I was in your position I would get a G6

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] dornz:
Well I'm not to pushed about removeble battery it's ex SD slot built in I need because let's face it even if I get a phone with 128gb internal storage it's not anuff I don't think g6 has that either and the g6 looks sick to
[General Topics] force70:
Yes G6 has ext sd card alot
[General Topics] dornz:
Well that awesome will check that out
[General Topics] Jnioms:
Hi guys!

My parents are currently in europe and i was thinking in updating my S5 (currently the 16 gb internal memory is killing me).

I was between the Huawei Mate 9 Pro and the Oneplus 3T but i have been reading some comments on the S7 edge and now im in doubt.

I considered myself a Samsung fanboy, but i think i am ready to change if i have to.

Could you give me a hand please? What i am looking would be:

1) 4 or more GB of RAM (6~8 would be the best).

2) 32 or more GB of internal memory (64 GB would be ideal if it has SD card slot, if not it should be at least 128 GB for the apps, photos and music).

3) Good battery life, i expect at least 1 day of semi-heavy using (i listen to music 7 hours a day, surf internet and facebook for 2 hours a day and answer snaps/whatsapps every now and then).

4) Good customer support, i dont want updates daily but at least 2-3 in a year should keep it up to date. Also it would be great if it has TWRP and ability to root.

5) Good camera, better with OIS (for what i read, dual lens are going to rule, so it would be great if it has it. Not a professional photographer but i take photos at partys with low light) .

6) Fingerprint sensor (if it takes 0.2s or 3s its the same for me).

7) Water resistant (i would like to talk when it rains, or watch google maps under the rain, I won't swim with it and keep it away from pools).

8) Barometer and IR blaster would be great, but i can live without them.

Oh, and i was thinking something around 800 usd, but it isn't a problem right now. I think 1000 usd would be my top.

Thanks!
[General Topics] force70:
I dont put the one plus T in the same category as the mate 9 pro...not even close. Id go with the pro easily

I have an s7 edge but as it is coming to the end of its life cycle i wouldn't buy it either...no one wants last year's flagship with the newest model coming out so soon.

Id wait and pick up an S8 if I were in your shoes.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
agree...personally i hate the no extSD phones, and also the wireless headphone gimmicks. its one reason i am holding off an upgrade now if . Pixel is not good value imo so i also won't be considering that either. HTC Ultra looks like a compromise (with external Sad card) but the 821 snapdragon is last years.... not decided.

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whats the target launch price for S8?
[General Topics] force70:
Not sure yet.. Im in Canada and expecting it to be at least $1000. Samsung needs to remember they are still in the doghouse with many consumers because of the note 7 fiasco...their brand toom a major hit on reputation and they really should be keeping tje lrice point as low as possible but i doubt they will.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Damn,personally i will never pay more than 500$ for a phone
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
seems alot of "new" phones now have 1] less features 2] higher price 3) lower value for money. The China brand phones are becoming more attractive and better value than ever nowadays.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
And lot of useless power
[General Topics] nathanotis:
On this note, I'm soon to be in the market for a new device, and I'm stepping away from phones and getting a tablet...

I need:

4g

7-8" screen

More power is better

Preferably root-able w/ good support here on XDA.

Suggestions?
[General Topics] sushant121:
Oneplus 3T is the finest in the market. Awesome camera. Performance is too good. Build quality is good
[General Topics] enjoymoosic:
Been using an iPhone 6s for a few months, and I desperately want to have an Android phone again. The LG V20 and S7 edge are pretty cheap used right now, but would they get cheaper after the release of the S8/G6? Should I wait it out or just pull the trigger now?
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A Sony Xperia XZ
[General Topics] williamclarkonet:
Get the G6
[General Topics] force70:
Yeah but theres nothing really for $500..my opinion only of course.

For 500 or less you will be stuck with the midrange devices unfortunately ....i cant think of one big brand flagship even close to that these days.

Lots of chinese devices for 500 and they are definitely closing the gap but still for the most part cant be considered on a par with an S8, Note 7 (well what it would have been sans recall lol) , G6 etc etc
[General Topics] Fobos531:
Hello,

I'm looking for a new phone. My budget is $300.

Country: Croatia

Size Preference: no preference

What will it be used for: reddit (and other social media), texting, calling, that's probably it for now

Preferred brands: no preference

other:

- unlockable bootloader and good community support (custom ROMs) are strongly preferred

- as many high-end (flagship) features as possible, while they still fit in the price range

If you see that some flagships from a year or two before fit my requirements, feel free to suggest them as well. I will gladly review all sugestions.

Also bear in mind that I'm from Croatia, so please and try to suggest good shops I can buy the proposed phones from (amazon.de or aliexpress maybe?)

Thanks in advance.

P.S. Quote me if you decide to answer me since it will be easier for me to get back to this thread.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Maybe look for a OnePlus 2 or an used OP3, you will have great development and high end features for low money. Look for Xiaomi too, but then you won't really have a lot of development.
[General Topics] Fobos531:
Thank you for your reply. I've taken a look at OP2 and there some really interesting deals. However, I'm a bit concerned regarding the fact that it sports SD 810. From what I've heard, it's an infamous SoC that is known to have issues with overheating. Is that true for the OnePlus 2? Regarding Xiaomi, I disagree a bit. I've been checking out Mi5 and it seems very, very good in every aspect while being pretty affordable and having good community support. Of these two options, what do you think is the best deal?

OnePlus 2

Xiaomi Mi 5
[General Topics] zwat:
Gi guys,

I'm looking for a new phone after I've done one of my worst buy with the samsung galaxy s6, which have worse battery than my two year old htc one x+. :(

what i like is no bigger than 5,2", big memory as possible and great battery life and dual sim.

based on gsm arena i've narrowed it down to

Lenovo ZUK Z2 pro or Xiaomi Mi 5s

Problem is I'm in Norway and don't know Chinese. How are the builds on these phone? read somewhere that they break easily.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
+1 Me too i hated my S6
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
The SD 810 is no problem for the OnePlus 2...it should be fixed with software updates, otherwise you can install custom kernels. Xiaomi is not great for development, I wouldn't recommend it, but choose whatever you want.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Mi5 have great development...
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
It's not bad, but you can't compare it to OnePlus devices
[General Topics] Micheal86:
My vote goes to Lenovo ZUK Z2 pro ( 128gb with 6gb of Ram varient, though 64gb is also excellent) . Really it`s an excellent device - nice display, excellent battery life, full of features etc.
[General Topics] Namgal:
Hi everyone! My girlfriend is looking to buy a new (2016) phone for 200$. She saw 2 phones : 1)Samsung galaxy A3 2016 and 2) Huawei P8 lite...What do you think? Any other suggestions are welcome!

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[General Topics] Soufiansky:
For 200$ i would rather go for an old flagship, or maybe a Nexus 5x if you find a good deal
[General Topics] Namgal:
Thanks for your reply but it has to be new... Not used...

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[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Ah okay, well go for the A3 2016, good for girls with their small hands, nice amoled screen, ok performance for browsing web and social media...It's an ok device for a light user.
[General Topics] combat goofwing:
Waiting for pixel 2,if it follows the trend of slim bezels etc ,i think it will be a success
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
He said 200$
[General Topics] combat goofwing:
I think you will find the topic title is ,what's the next smart phone you will buy !!!!
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Sorry i thought you were talking to us, my apologises ?
[General Topics] mitchell0714:
My note 4 has reached it's end of life for a multitude of reasons, mostly due to being dropped too much. I've very much enjoyed it for the last 2 years.

While I do not wish for this to be another "what's better thread" I know some of you are much better versed with the current smartphones with the best internal components for the money. So far I've come across the pixel XL, HTC 10, and the Mate 9.

Budget isn't a concern, nor is carrier as I'm sure what I'm looking for has multiple radios. I just want to know what to buy and flash so I'm not wasting time reading reviews and looking through development forums.

tl;dr I want another 5.5-6 inch screen phone with the same 4k screen and camera capabilities, as well as the best processor and ram in its class. Aftermarket ROM development is also an important factor. Pixel XL is looking the best so far.

much appreciated
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
If budget isnt a concern then wait for the S8 ?
[General Topics] mitchell0714:
if it weren't another 1 or 2 months wait i definitely would
[General Topics] force70:
Out of the 3 you listed Id go mate 9 and give the mate 9 pro a look.

Development will be better on the pixel but its missing way to many features for its price. That and it looks like crap with those massive bezels lol.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] mitchell0714:
mate 9 pro look nice, 2k display look meh but that honestly isnt going to be noticeable.

would you mind elaborating on what features are missing from the pixel xl? Not that I can't look myself but it sounds like there's something big you have in mind.

I'm also curious what you'd consider outside of those 3 I mentioned (if I could get a note 7 i probably would lol)
[General Topics] Eddie Hicks:
I got rid of my S6 because of the battery issue and over heating in Gear VR. But the S7 is a great phone and with the S8 coming out next month you should be able to get a good deal on the S7. The S7 Edge really isn't that large.
[General Topics] zwat:
want to try dual sim and i don't find dual sim s7 in norway
[General Topics] Cowbell_Guy:
Am looking for the next unlocked phone on Verizon... Thoughts?
[General Topics] Eddie Hicks:
OK, I see.
[General Topics] cavags5:
For what I read, you can change the s7 single sim ti dual.

You buy a dual sim trey ,

And flash the 935FD firmware and works.

But only work on 935F models.
[General Topics] zwat:
i just ordered the zuk z2 pro. was only 300usd :D
[General Topics] force70:
For what the pixel costs it should have some if not all the following.

Sd card support

Water resistance

Wireless charging

Front firing speakers

There are phones which cost less that have those features...

Yeah note 7 was killer...still have mine even though they killed the network on it.

Using an s7 edge until S8 drops...id rather have this s7 than a pixel thats for sure.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] rzac:
Middle class phone for LineageOS

Hey folks,

I'm looking for a middle class smartphone with LineageOS or similar custom ROM support. It should have:

a display not greater than 5", preferably a little less

~2 GB RAM and a processor which allows snappy handling

LTE/4G

a replaceable battery

an SD card slot

Price is not that important but may not exceed 400 Euros.

I'm currently checking out the Galaxy S III LTE, but I was hoping to find something newer ;)

Thanks a lot for your help and recommendations!
[General Topics] suryavamsi6:
I would ask you to wait till the mid of April. Most of the flagships would have been launched by then.
[General Topics] rzac:
I would love to wait, but my old one just broke down :(
[General Topics] Tyronnster:
Lookin for a Honor V9 but don't see anywhere in the UK i can buy.

Tempted by huawei P10 but coming from p9 can't see much of an upgrade.

Help
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
What's the best phone for now when price=quality?

My IPhone 4 is now broken, I can't make any calls, I'm with Lumia and it kills me, I just need a new phone.

Price? max 300 euro

Just what I need is:

-min 2 gb ram

-Snapdragon? I think it's the best for performance

-good camera

-good battery life

- and no bloody LG, never more after having Nexus 5X

exceptional:

-nfc, easy root (no counter)

Upcoming Nokia 6? But it has Snapdragon 430 that isn't so much good. Any ideas?
[General Topics] Ibuprophen:
I'm looking for suggestions for a new device. I'm looking for one with the following features.

1) can/more likely for the bootloader to be unlocked.

2) the memory can be expanded with a MicroSD.

That's it... Any suggestions?

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[General Topics] force70:
S8 with exynos to avoid a locked BL...looks like they are locking the snapdragon versions if the S7 and note 7 trend continues.

As much as going through the note 7 recall annoyed me there just won't be anything that can compare with it for awhile

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] zelendel:
Or you can get the euro version with the SD chip. There is a carrier here in Alaska that only sells European devices with its contracts so no locked bootloaders or simply locks.
[General Topics] force70:
Now thats interesting...

The Canadian s7 had the exynos which wasnt locked down but the CAN note 7 had SD and was locked.

I had no idea there was such a thing as a euro spec,SD device avail in the US!

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] s8freak:
Joe there's quite a few rumors going around the European S8 Exynos will be locked as well since Samsung wants to expand Sammy Pay there

I certainly hope not
[General Topics] zelendel:
I have made a habit over the years of only buying European versions of devices when I can. There are many reasons for that like not dealing with the carrier when updates are concerned. I was surprised to find the local carrier here getting all of the European versions of their devices. So I can just walk into any of their stores and know I am getting a Sim unlocked device and normally a bootloader unlock as well. Mind you the last time I looked at Samsung as an option was on the Galaxy s5. Which I got with the SD chip and unlocked bootloader I moved to nexus devices to not have to deal with OEMs.
[General Topics] force70:
That's going to suck.

I won't buy one if they are all locked...ill hunt down a exynos note 7 instead.

Our days of this may be coming to an end....well that or we will all be rocking older devices lol.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] s8freak:
Yep or just different devices altogether Joe and the end of an era

Of course my G935F is a Killer device I'll hold on to for awhile
[General Topics] flisterd:
i shall wait for the next Samsung developer edition Verizon. i prefer my data unlimited and my bootloader unlocked
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
I just switched from an M9 to a G935F. I gotta say I am really impressed with the G935F coming from my second M9. For me, I was going to get the eitherthe HTC Ultra or OnePlus 3T or Xiaomi 5S plus.but htc ultra seemd overpriced and 'old' for a 2017 phone and oneplus3t and xiaomi 5s plus was just too hard to get for me so I will also be sticking with the G935F for a while ..much satisfied up to now.
[General Topics] Sn0wdust:
Yea

I dont know about the xiaomi just yet, read to many horror stories
[General Topics] juanq214:
What kind of horror stories? I am just about to buy a Xiaomi right now
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
Looking briefly at the xiaomi threads i didnthear many horror stories just that people didnt like the MiUi ..but 5s plus is a fast phone from the antutu numbers point of view
[General Topics] KrimsonHart:
hey ya'll... i wanna buy mom a gooood phone between the range of 10-13k INR. please suggest the best in that range :) thank you
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Just get Redmi Note 3 or 4 (3 is a little faster but 4 has better battery life).

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Nah, its fine. Only problem could be MIUI which doesn't let the RAM be efficiently utilized and is slower than vanilla Android.

RAM utilization can be fixed by going into settings(PM me if you wanna know how) and while slower, MIUI offers a lot of features to compensate.

Remember, always prefer the higher RAM variant in case of Xiaomi phones.
[General Topics] KrimsonHart:
Thanks! i was thinking of 4 :highfive: , but was waiting for ugadi sale (in a week).. since there was a week's time, i thought i'd see if XDA's got something else :)
[General Topics] rohnallen:
May be Nokia- android version
[General Topics] Ibuprophen:
Maybe I'll get one of those new fangled flip phones...

Maybe one of those new Sanyo phones...

I hear that they have a camera built in but, I've never heard of a phone with a camera!

LMAO!!!

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[General Topics] Modder001:
Hey guys,

I'm looking for a new phone under 20000 INR (around 330 $)

I want

1)NFC (for android pay )

2)I'd love fingerprint sensor (I'm happy without it )

3)A solid performance

4)kernel sources should be available (and probably custom roms too ... I know a friend who can make custom roms )

5)I want to use that phone for 3-4 years

Which phone would you recommend for me ??
[General Topics] udo 240:
Buy an Oneplus 3 in a good used condition. Nice device [emoji12]
[General Topics] MrStrange10:
I'am very hopeful for the new one plus
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
But unfortunately it will be more expensive than the 3T which was already on the edge of my budget.:(
[General Topics] MrStrange10:
I think they will maintain the 3T price because they know that without quality price ratio they will lost their better characteristic
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Well as you might already know, the price at which a phone is sold not only includes the price of manufacturing but also marketing. Oneplus managed to keep price low because they didn't spend on advertising but now OnePlus is going full on with advertising. In India, they are working with Amitabh Bachchan (in case you don't know, he's a Bollywood Megastar) which must have been pretty expensive.

Also I remember Carl Pei once said in an interview that the prices of their devices would not go down because that will be betraying their previous customers. They will just add more features(like waterproofing or 2k display) to compensate for price increase but it will increase.
[General Topics] glenskie_05:
Google pixel phone...