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[General Topics] RedEyedDragon:
I am probebly getting a Nexus 6P. Looks like the best phone out there right now.

Also looking forward to Project Ara when that comes. But who knows when that happens.
[General Topics] rajsood79:
Thanks, think I will stick with my iPhone6 for now, seems the s6 edge isn't the upgrade I hoped it would be. Like the idea of a compact phone like the z5 compact, but read fairly average reviews on that as well :(
[General Topics] isaudkhan:
S6 Edge the best.
[General Topics] Kevin102:
I want to buy an Android Phone next. Now I am looking for a good phone:D
[General Topics] alford18:
What can you suggest to me guys for about 200$ and below

My first ever choice is Meizu M2 Note because I saw so many positive reviews in that phone and I am ready to buy it as soon as I got my money.

But on the other hand, I want to know what is the best possible phone I can consider too
[General Topics] mircea1380:
LeTV One/X600 ?!
[General Topics] yasings:
I buy letv x800 and it is very very good phone
[General Topics] alford18:
LeTV X600 is not available here in the Philippines
[General Topics] ANGO the Ripper:
New cell phone

I want to buy a new cell phone. I am thinking to buy an HTC E9+ cause of the low sar value. Can anyone suggest another device ?
[General Topics] ANGO the Ripper:
HTC One M9+

HTC One ME

HTC One Butterly 3

I am checking also these devices but I can not find the sar values. Can anyone help ?
[General Topics] alford18:
How much are they?
[General Topics] ANGO the Ripper:
iPhone has hifh sar value since now. I am looking for a device with low sar.

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What is the sar value of each phone

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What is the sar value of each phone
[General Topics] NOSTALGIA:
nexus 6.... its now cheap...

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oneplus one.. but.. this is a phone for geeks... hehehe
[General Topics] zaryab360:
Should I go with iPhone 5S or stay with my Xperia Z2! ?
[General Topics] istperson:
Honestly? Any newer phone than these is better.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Get a Z3 Compact then. About the only thing the Z5C adds is the fingerprint scanner on the power button. The SD801 is more than powerful enough to run the 720p screen. And besides, putting the 810 in a compact 720p phone is like putting a hemi in a VW Bug. Way too much power, and less efficiency. The Z3C has superior battery life, more than enough processing power, and is $150 less.
[General Topics] CrazyOkie:
CPU overheating and battery lifespan

SO, as I've posted elsewhere, I'm looking for a new phone. My 1st generation, 2 year-old Moto X - which once last 2+ days on a single charge - is barely able to last 12 hours now under extremely light use. In looking for an unlocked phone, preferably under $500, I came across a number of attractive possibilities. Among those I found included the LG G Flex 2, OpenPlus Two, ZTE Axon Pro, Blu Pure XL, LG G4, and the Moto X Style. All sound like great phones, but for almost all of them I could find discussions (either in reviews or comment forums) about overheating. (The Blu was the only one that didn't mention heat - but it's awfully big).

Here's the rub. I've recently learned that it was my own habits (charging and discharging my Moto X from 0-100) that contributed to a shorter than desired lifespan. In reading up how I should have been charging my phone, I also saw that an even bigger killer of battery lifespan is heat.

But what's not clear is what's meant by heat. All of those articles refer to ambient - environmental - heat and say nothing about internal heat. So, does it matter if these phones *might* get hot occasionally? I'm not a heavy user and I can stop playing games if the phone heats up, so I think I can mitigate that to some degree. I'm just curious how big a problem it is for longevity. Because if it is a concern then it seems the G4 would be the best choice simply because it has a removable battery.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Charging and discharging causes heat within the battery, which damages the battery. Heat from other sources isn't the issue. Processor, ambient, whatever. Heat isn't the only factor though, as lithium batteries will still degrade over time (in other words, charging your phone inside your freezer isn't a solution to eternal lifetime). Excessive heat accelerates the process.

As for the phone itself overheating, that's the processor, and unrelated to the battery. At least directly. Indirectly, tasks (gaming, wifi tethering) use more battery, and thus will decrease overall battery longevity.

As you said, the LG G4 has the obvious advantage of many others having a removable battery. I haven't heard anything about the G4 (or any SD808 powered phone) having overheating problems. That isn't to say that there isn't one, just that I haven't seen anything on any of the news sites discussing heat - just SD810 and Exynos 7420 powered ones.

Generally speaking, the bigger the battery, the longer it'll last. Not just in day-to-day use (which is obvious), but over the months and years, as a bigger battery means less charge cycles. Part of the reason your Moto X 2013's battery has crapped out is because it's rather small, which means more charge cycles. Plus it's 2 years old.

Another thing to consider is out-of-warranty repairability. I hesitate to recommend phones like HTC Ones, iPhones, and any of the new glass-backed Samsungs because they're practically impossible for the average person to pull apart and repair. My Nexus 4 has an "unremovable" battery, but I've replaced mine (and it's due for another). When I bought my OnePlus One, one thing I took into consideration was that like my Nexus 4, home repair seemed relatively easy. LG's historically have been like this. Motorolas are a bit more involved (difficult), but not impossible like those others I mentioned. Here is a pictorial guide on replacing your Moto X's battery (you can also soften adhesive with a hot hair dryer), which will give your old phone new life.
[General Topics] alford18:
So in order to have a long battery life span.. What is the best charging method or cycle to follow? Like the least percentage to highest percentage of charge
[General Topics] Planterz:
People want their phones to charge fast, so manufacturers ship with 1.5-2.0A chargers, and incorporate features like Quickcharge 2.0 and whatnot. But the faster your phone charges like that, the more heat and damage you do. Believe it or not, this is one area where Apple kinda gets it right - the newer iPhones take a painfully long time to charge compared to their Samsung counterparts, but the lower charge rate means less damage over time.

Getting a bunch of battery life back quick when you need it is great - when you need it. If you don't, like plugging your phone in when you go to bed so it's full the next morning, use a 1.0A (or even 700mA) charger. Beyond that, just use the phone and don't worry about it. Ideally, your phone should be around 50%, plus or minus some (say, 30-70%), but it's terribly inconvenient to do so, so don't. Any extended lifetime will be barely noticeable, since it'll eventually degrade regardless. There's no miracle cures to make a battery (or the rest of the phone) last forever. If you need to use it as a wifi hotspot frequently for extended periods, or do a lot of gaming, it's best to find a phone with a replaceable battery, be it one you can simply pop out, or one that isn't impossible with the right tools, some heat, and a patience.
[General Topics] alford18:
Thank you so much for the tip and guide. Btw, sad im using meizu m2 note non removable battery
[General Topics] CrazyOkie:
So, if I follow you correctly then the OnePlus Two is better off by not having the quick charger. The LG G4 you'd have the quick charger but it comes with the removeable battery

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One other phone I've considered is the Nexus 6. It's cheap - the 64GB version is $399 on Amazon. And it's a Motorola, and it's a Nexus so Google will support it for the life of the phone. But it is huge! Not sure I really want a phone that large.
[General Topics] Planterz:
Pretty much. A quick charge now and again won't destroy your battery, so I say go ahead if/when you need to. But if it's not necessary, why do it? As for the G4 (or any phone with a removable battery), I say you might as well abuse it as much as you want, so long as you don't mind buying a new battery once in a while. $10-15 once or twice a year is a lot less expensive than a new phone every year and a half when the battery craps out.
[General Topics] badshaNyc:
iphone6s +
[General Topics] khan1996:
Galaxy or Oneplus one

Now a days, every smartphone company has been developing mobiles under low price with latest features. One of the similar phone that looked damn good is One Plus One or Two. On the other hand, the kind Samsung has been launching mobiles with unique styles...

Guys, which one would you select between Samsung and One Plus one? A big NO for iPhone -_-
[General Topics] RDK3:
I am waiting for new xiaomi mi5 but i must buy new phone before end of year :( it looks then Meizu pro 5 or Oneplus 2
[General Topics] Splitbreed:
SONY Xperia Z3. :cool:
[General Topics] cory733:
im looking for a newer phone that has:

micro sd card slot

unlockable bootloader.

will work on verizon service

working fm radio receiver

removable battery

screen at least 5.5"

type C usb

possibly micro hdmi

does such a thing even exist? what do you guys think
[General Topics] Bad Mechanic:
Gentleman,

I need to buy a new Verizon phone, and the options are either the Samsung S5, Samsung S6, LG G3, or LG G4. Any of those will work for me. The deciding factor for me is which one would be the easiest to root? I don't need recovery access, just root access to I can freeze/uninstall most apps/services.

So, which one of those would be the easiest to root?
[General Topics] obscuresword:
I just switched to an LG Volt. The battery life is pretty great. I've already put a custom ROM on it too.
[General Topics] ige13:
I was thinking to get the oneplus x, it seems to be the best in that price level
[General Topics] dsteele713:
Looking for a ~5" device with good specs to replace a failing 2013 N5, under $400

Not interested in the 5X. It's a little too big *and* the specs are too weak for the price. I'm totally OK with waiting a few months for a device with a next-gen SoC; I wouldn't mind a substantial efficiency bump.

I understand no device is going to meet all of these, but the more it meets the better:

- 32GB+ of storage, or 16GB if it has an SD slot

- 3GB+ of RAM, would consider 2GB for a sub-$300 device

- SoC with at least SD800 performance. Would prefer a next-gen midrange SoC made on the 14nm process, but I haven't heard of any coming out

- ~5" (4.6-5.2) 1080p screen

- AMOLED would be nice

- Fingerprint reader and NFC

- Relatively easy to get CyanogenMod, or another stock-ish ROM on

- Being repairable would be nice

- Good speaker(s) would be nice, but I understand that isn't a common feature on ~5" phones

- Good battery life is important

I really don't want to settle for the 5X. That device was a disappointment for me. I really like the OPX, but I want a real upgrade to 2013 N5, not a newer sidegrade to it. This device will be for the US on AT&T's network. I really only care about LTE if it's going to lower battery usage; I'm not streaming video or doing anything that HSPA isn't adequate for.

OPX would be perfect if it had NFC and a fingerprint reader. If I could find a $300 device with similar specs, NFC, and a fingerprint reader, I would be a happy camper.
[General Topics] genuine55:
s6 plus

I've been looking at the s6 plus was going to choose the note 5 but hate how it turned out
[General Topics] Cyanandroid:
S6 would be best to buy at present because of its looks and performance and also the reduced price because of diwali...
[General Topics] kamild_:
I expect my Nexus 5 to last at least 2-3 years,then I'll be looking for a smartphone like Huawei, Oneplus, Xiaomi and maybe other less known manufacturers.
[General Topics] barondebxl:
Note 5 baby
[General Topics] dsteele713:
You mean 2-3 more years? That would be nice. The issue for me is finding quality parts. My replacement battery isn't as good as I hoped, and the back cover I replaced the old one with isn't sitting right, and NFC and wireless charging don't work. I definitely can't make it for much longer unless I can fix all the issues somehow.
[General Topics] hybridminds:
Oneplus 2 vs Nexus 6P vs Moto X Pure Edition (aka Style)

Hi to everyone!

Beforehand I apologize for the bad grammar and I hope I came to the right place. I need your help to complement my college research. What I ask you for is to give me your opinion on some of the qualities of this three devices. Maybe this post doesn't contribute to the comunity but I'd really appreciate if you give me a hand :)

I would leave you some reviews on Youtube but I'm not allowed to post external links yet.

The aspects that I need you to rate in a range from 0 to 50 for each device, being 50 the best score are:

1. Aesthetic design (in general)

2. Ergonomics

3. Design personalisation (variety of colors, covers, etc)

4. User interface (user experience with menufacturer android skin)

5. Multimedia (quality of sound/video/gaming/etc)

6. Prestige (how good is the manufacturer's reputation)

I leave to you this ugly format so you just need copy/paste it and write your scores (remember 0 to 50) then I'll do the maths ;) ...

ONEPLUS TWO

-Aesthetics:

-Ergonomics:

-Design personalisation:

-User interface:

-Multimedia:

-Prestige:

GOOGLE NEXUS 6P

-Aesthetics:

-Ergonomics:

-Design personalisation:

-User interface:

-Multimedia:

-Prestige (Google's):

MOTOROLA MOTO X PURE EDITION

-Aesthetics:

-Ergonomics:

-Design personalisation:

-User interface:

-Multimedia:

-Prestige:
[General Topics] carl_cj:
for me galaxy s3 or iPhone..
[General Topics] bikilado:
Xiaomi mi5 coming .......
[General Topics] MichalPlays:
I use Galaxy s4 with dirty unicorns rom and LG g2 with g2team Rom (from a good FB developer) but i preffer the s4 because you can put micro SD card into it :)
[General Topics] Gemfruit:
My girlfriend's LG G2 broke, which was her first ever android phone (converted her from iPhone, woot!). That being said, she's on the market to buy a new phone. She's quite fond of the LG G2 (G3, etc), as she's used to how they function (she's not that techy), so she's interested in staying with that line of phones.

She was thinking of just grabbing another G2, I suggested she grab a G3, and I wanted to know if there was another hot Android phone we can get, unlocked, for $200-$300 that would be a better use of the money. Thanks for any suggestions!
[General Topics] dsteele713:
I'm interested in the Mi5. Current rumors point at it being a 5.3" QHD device, though. I'll probably still buy it if it hits all the other points, but I really hope it isn't that big.
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
For the money, the g2 is probably one of the best options and the g3 isn't any faster IMO. I have a broken g2 in my dresser and the worst thing about them is how flimsy they are IMO. That and poor support from lg if you don't want to root. My d803 was dropped by lg at 4.4.2. I have an m8 now which I like a lot better because of its build but the g2 is much cheaper to buy and just as fast, slightly better battery life and slightly bigger screen and slightly better camera.
[General Topics] Planterz:
No, doesn't exist. LG G3 is the closest match.

Again, LG G3. I remember reading about the Galaxy S6 being easy to root, but I honestly don't know if this applies to the Verizon version or not.

The G2 is still a great phone, and they're amazingly cheap these days. The G3 was everything people loved about the G2, but corrected the things people didn't like (microSD slot, removable battery). If she's OK with the extra size of the G3, that's the best choice. Better hardware, better camera, better speaker, etc. Plus, if you're (or rather, she's) not into trying custom ROMs, the G3 will have longer life in terms of updates.
[General Topics] Elya_Dragon:
Totally agree with you, LG G3 rocks.
[General Topics] mwedo:
Marshmallow is the last version for G3 as Qualcomm won't support older SoCs with new libs. That said, G Flex 2 is a way better choice than G3. There's literally not a single thing where G3 is better except the removable battery. Everything else is on the GF2's side including the battery life. And it's about the same price or even cheaper.

Sent from my LG-D802
[General Topics] Venting:
Maybe LG G5.
[General Topics] pikacane:
Since Verizon has decided to hike data rates on unlimited, I'm considering heading over to T-Mobile, but while I've noticed that they seem to get all of the really awesome phones, I don't know the intricacies of what's out there. I'm looking for a phone that has:

a removable battery (non-negotiable)

an SD card slot (non-negotiable)

a screen on par with a Note 4 (preferable) or a Note II (minimum)

5.5" or so, bigger better than smaller

fully rootable

some variety of ROMs (preferable) or at least something fairly stock

decent dev support

I don't care what the manufacturer is, and I actually prefer a solid, heavy phone to the wafer-thin ones. I have a Note 4 Dev in an Otterbox Defender with a glass screen protector :laugh: I'm thinking about the LG G4, but I'm not familiar with Sony's lineup. I could always get another Note, and the better dev community on the Tmo edition might make it more fun. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Side note, I'm using a Coolpad Rogue to check the network for a couple of weeks, and I've never used unrooted Android before. It's bizarre not being able to control your phone and I really don't understand how people can tolerate it.
[General Topics] blindbird:
My boyfriend and I are looking for a new smartphone. We wouldn't want to spend more than 300€ on each phone. We have done lot of work but we still can't decide what's the best choice. So far Xiaomi Mi4c or Oneplus One seem to be the best deal, but our knowledge is limited.

Important points:

-Enough RAM

-Good processor

-4G connection

-Fair battery life (at least 1 day with no charging)

Other aspects like design, camera, additional services, materials... are not that important as the previous ones.

We would be buying two mobile phones, so if anyone knows some offer please tell us!

Thank you for your time :)
[General Topics] Temuka2011:
Hi guys! I'm the owner of note 3 n9005 for 2 years now and I decided maybe I should upgrade to something or not?... I need device with almost same screen size and screen to body ratio,better screen ppi and maybe better camera and battery,thickness about 7-8mm. Is there anything out there to be worth upgrading from my phone? Thanks in advance
[General Topics] Mokiwipeout:
I think that note 4 should be a good idea (although I don't know how fat it is)
[General Topics] Temuka2011:
Nah.. Put my friend's note 4 next to my note 3... To be honest,not too much difference for me to bother selling my phone and buying note 4,what I want is significant upgrade,if there's no such option than I'll stick again with my note 3...
[General Topics] Planterz:
Another Note 4 obviously fits the bill (check the Unified Development forums, as you won't see much in the T-Mobile specific ones). LG G4 has a lot of development as well (again, Unified). The new LG V10 would give you basically the G4 in a Note 4 size, and it's certainly solid with its stainless steel frame. Development is minimal as the phone is literally only a few days old, but there's TWRP and root, so all the good stuff should come soon. Frankly though, I'd rather have a Note 4 than either LG, as the Adreno 430 on the SD805 gives better graphics performance than the 418 on the 808. Sonys don't have a removable battery.

Note 4 is an obvious upgrade, but is it enough of an upgrade over the Note 3 to warrant the purchase? Hard to say. The Note 5's hardware and camera are definitely a substantial upgrade, but alas, you'll have to give up the removable battery and microSD slot. The LG V10 and Moto X Style/Pure might be thicker than you want, but are both good phones.
[General Topics] jayvl:
Looking for a few cheap brickable phones for android development. Any models recommended? I heard about some cheap Asus model available in India. Warranty is no issue and dual SIM is a plus. Just as long as I can flash stuff with fastboot or some other free tool. Windows drivers should be available.
[General Topics] InternetMayhem:
X2 I am also looking for some cheap smartphones to do some testing with.
[General Topics] drphph:
I'm seriously considering an iphone... Someone please send help...

I'm either a sheep, a plebian or getting too old for root. I'm looking for a phone to replace my aging and problematc Z1 that will be my daily driver. I wanted a phone that is:

1. stable and reliable that I can use daily. I don't want to be a tech support every other time I will use my phone.

2. Has access to the storage. I torrent and seed on my phone to take advantage of my unlimited data plan. So I transfer files to and from a windows PC frequently.

3. Gets "patched" on a timely manner for a duration longer than 18months. I wanted a phone that has Long Term Support or someting like the LTS branch of linux instead of the nightlies. Maybe 3 years or so. I don't care much about the new features of android and if I can get them or not. I only care about patches to exploits, bugs, etc. But since android baked the fixes to their feature releases, it's all or nothing on android.

I don't want to:

1. Root or jailbreak or do anything like that to this phone. Android seems to be trying to remove our ability to root, granted this is a cat and mouse game but I've read the things they are trying to do and it seems like Android does not want us to root yet does not give us the tools to access/elevate to SU for things we want SU to do. Thinking back, I only need root for TB (I need a backup app that ignores the do not backup flag and can restore authenticator keys back the way it was during the backup. Seems like on TB fits the bill for this), make the SD card writeable (Sony did not give back the ability to write to SD after they move from KK to L).

2. I'm tired of trying to research first if a phone can be rooted yet and has an unlocked boot loader.

3. I don't want to have to resort to custom roms just to have a bloat free experience.

I guess I want a phone that just works on my use case. Basically, download, seed, transfer files to PC and back to mobile, a decent backup app, and smooth experience with little to no lag. All without needing to root or unlock/have unlocked bootloader or custom roms. I want a plug and play device. Is there something like this for me this year or should I wait for the 2016 offerings.

Sorry for the long ass post. Just seriosuly contemplating an upgrade, have the money but don't want to waste it by buying a subpar phone only to replace it a few months down.
[General Topics] Planterz:
I'd say a Nexus 6P 128gb or a 64gb Moto X Pure/Style (with 128gb microSD card) would fit the bill nicely. Asus just came out with a special "deluxe" edition of their ZenFone 2 with 128gb built-in storage (plus it has a microSD slot). The UI is rather bloaty though. A Nexus or Moto will receive timely updates (especially the Nexus), and the Moto software is very close to stock.
[General Topics] luke009:
Lg L Fino