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[General Topics] YourOldBuddy:
New work phone that will be bought from the carrier. Price no consideration. The carrier is selling these phones unlocked and types modem shouldn't be and issue. The company just gives me a phone every 2 years and pays carrier fees. No maintenance, extras, out of warranty fixes or accessories added.

Most important critera:

Good reception and call quality

Sturdyness

Easy and cheap to fix

Good mod community and long time mod support (preferably with NFC intact)

Middling importance:

Battery.

Size (not 5.5+)

Camera

Decently dust/waterproof

Not important:

Screen quality (above 720p)

Storage (above 16GB)

CPU/GPU

Weight

Wifi reception

MicroSD

Wireless charging

Fingerprint/retina scan

Speakers

Front camera

Available choices (leaving out some older generation devices):

HTC 10

Huawei P9 Titanium

Samsung Galaxy A5 A510

Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 G389

Sony Xperia M5

Sony Xperia X

Sony Xperia X Performance

Sony Xperia XA

Sony Xperia XZ

ZTE Axon 7

Leaning towards the Xperia XZ. Don't know about HTC, ZTE and Huawei.
[General Topics] Micheal86:
Thanks for sharing. :good:

6p will be my first preferrence.
[General Topics] quizzmaster:
I'm looking for a successor for my Sony Xperia Z3. It's two years old and I need to replace it because of battery issues and massive lags. I need root for some apps I use (e.g. TB, AirAudio, AdAway, maybe Xposed,...), but I'd like to use Stock firmware. It would be nice to have Custom ROMS available, if the stock ROM doesn't suit me or if the phone doesn't get any official updates anymore.

I want:

Important:

- Good reception

- Sturdyness

- Good Custom ROMs and long time support

- Android 7

- Good GPS

Would be good:

- Good battery life

- Size not bigger than 5.5"

- Reasonable Camera (no need for perfect pics)

- Decently waterproof (I may want to use it for biking)

- FHD screen

- At least 32GB storage

- MicroSD

Not too important:

- Reasonable Speaker (for audiobooks etc.)

I don't want any Apple device and Xiaomi only with good support for custom roms (don't know how i would like miui).

I already looked at:

- Samsung Galaxy S7

- Huawei P9

- OnePlus 3T

- Sony Xperia X Performance

Budget: ~500€

Right now I tend to the S7 because of the microSD slot, the good cpu and the good support for custom ROMs, but I'm skeptic about Knox. The 3T is a really good device, but it lacks the microSD slot and I don't know if I could life without it. I took a look at the P9 forums and saw that there are not so many custom ROMs available. The X Performance doesn't have hardware as good as the others and for that I think its too expensive.

I hope you have good advice and maybe a few recommendations for me
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Recommended: OnePlus 3T

Worth checking: HTC 10

Would you need microSD support if you could get 128GB internal storage? OnePlus 3T has 128GB variant still within your budget.

Pros

3T: fastest Android phone available right now, best custom ROM support, stock(-ish) Android out of the box.

S7: best Display of any phone(only great for VR), one of the best camera, microSD, TouchWiz UI.

Also 3T can last longer than s7(thanks to better Development Support).

Hit thanks if it helped.
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I'm having the same issue with my z3c. OnePlus is amazing, but it's far too big. I'm also tempted to get the s7.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
lol my too. But I think development on Sammi phones is bad because of the Exygnos CPU, isn't it?
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Yes, but if you check the S6/S7 threads now, they got a working LineageOS since the beginning of January. This was the table-turner for me.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Yeah I saw this, the question is, how long will development stay on these devices? :/
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That can't be said. But since it barely started, I assume that it will be there for some time.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Hey, I can get some cool phones here for good prices:

What I need:

- Great display(5-5.5", 5.5 would be cool)

- Good specs so I can use it in some years too

- good development support, cause some stock ROMs are not great and I want to have newer android versions

- good battery life, should at least last 1 day

- maybe fingerprint sensor, not a must have(but would be cool, because a lot of people/phones have it)

- decent camera to shoot some pics on vacation, because I don't want to carry a big camera

- headphone jack(lol) and maybe front speaker would be cool

- maybe usb-c, cause this is the "new" standard

- Budget: 400-450€, 400€ would be better

LG G4 for 300€: I love that I could change the battery on my own and I can expand the storage by using a sd card. Display is great, Development is good but no Fingerprint sensor and I'm not surr about the rest.

Sony Xperia X for 300€: I love the Xperia UI but this doesn't have a high class CPU and screen is a bit small with 5". Not sure about development.

Samsung Galaxy S7 for 500€: Overall pretty nice phone, screen is okay, maybe a little bit too small. A bit pricy for my as my limit is 400/450€ but it would be okay.

Moto G4 Plus for 200€: Awesome price for the specs, good development, doesn't look good and I'm not sure if I can still use it in 2/3 years because of the specs. Maybe I should wait for the next gen, G5 Plus?

HTC 10 for 500€: Don't know a lot about the phone, can you help me?

HTC One M9 for 350€: Don't know a lot too...

Sony Xperia Z5 Premium for 450€: 4K screen sounds awesome, not sure about battery life and development.

ZTE Axon 7 for 400€: Awesome phone, I almost bought it but I think development is still on an early stage.

Moto Z Play for 400€: What do you think about this phone? Design is cool and big battery.

Please post your comments to these phones and explain them. If you know more phones for my need, post them too but please no OnePlus suggestions, cause I can't get it here.
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^ OnePlus 3 if you're interested in bigger phones.
[General Topics] Micheal86:
Just need one more suggestion.

Oneplus 3 (not 3T) Or Nexus 6p ?

Is Oneplus 3 better than Nexus 6p ?
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Except for Display and maybe camera, OnePlus 3 is better than 6P in almost every other aspect.

Hit thanks if it helped!
[General Topics] force70:
Not even a question there...6p hands down.

The one plus has only 64gb of storage, has a 5.5" screen, terrible mono speaker, average camera and isnt a nexus :)

Just no comparison IMO

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I totally and respectfully disagree as per my post.
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Check out HTC 10. It has everything you need.

Specs:

SnapDragon 820

4 GB RAM

5.2 inch QHD Display SuperLCD 5 (unfortunately not AMOLED but better than LCD)

Expandable Storage

12 Megapixel Camera (f/1.8, OIS, laser autofocus)

3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0

USB Type C

Front facing speakers

Just checkout this: http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-10-review-686507/

Worth checking: Xiaomi Mi 5.

Hit thanks if it helped!
[General Topics] koolthing:
hey everyone, i'm using nexus 5 since november 2013. i feel like it is time to upgrade, tired of charging it twice a day.

sadly buying oneplus 3t not an option (cargo might be a problem because they will deliver to student house, some ppl missing their packages and so on.)

+i am looking for same screen size as nexus 5- 5" or 5.5"

+community support is a big plus (i like messing around w/ my phone)

+decent battery life, i often use mobile data, it'd be awesome if it can provide a day of usage

+decent camera

+i don't care about fingerprint sensor, can live without it
[General Topics] jr866gooner:
Ok... so I've been giving it some thought and I am getting itchy feet again I suppose.

So I started out my smartphone life on android. (Well it was simian but it was so awful it doesn't even count) and lasted on android for around 3 to 4 years. Took the plunge and migrated over to iphone in 2013 on an iPhone 5c which sits in my drawer leading me to temptation! Anyway from 2013 to 2015 I had the iPhone. I left iphone coming back to android on a galaxy s6. It was my first samsung since my s2 and by far well made and superior in every way with build quality. Now comes 2017 with 9 or so months till upgrade time I'm heavily considering a return to the iOS world. I'm using ipad along with android so I know roughly what to expect with iOS. I am thinking of going sim only and perhaps adopting the iPhone upgrade program. You get the opportunity to upgrade each year.

If I stayed android I just don't know what I'd go with....i like samsung but don't feel android updates are good enough across all devices. Apple makes a conscious effort to keep everyone secure and up to date (even my 5c to this day!) The 5c is simply a 5 repackaged so is 4 nearly 5 years old in specs!!
[General Topics] Micheal86:
Thanks for sharing.

But one thing to ask (just for curiousity). What will be your opinion, If the nexus 6p is 64gb of storage ?

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BTW, What about this ? Are you getting another 6P ? :)
[General Topics] force70:
They make the 6P in 128gb so no worries.

And yes Ive been causally looking for a white 128gb 6P to buy :D

Looking for one local though, ill never buy a phone via Ebay etc after seeing what everyone who tried to return an Ebay bought note 7 went though.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] Micheal86:
1++++++++++++

:good: :)
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What about the HTC 10 vs S7 debate? Who is pefferring which?
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
lol, I just said no OnePlus phones, anyway thanks for your suggestion :)

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Okay thanks. I just informed me a little bit about it and it seems like a pretty solid phone and almost perfect for my needs. My only concern is the price. Budget was 400-450€, maybe I can get it for 450€ if I make a good deal with the people in my local market. The Mi5 is cool too but I can't really get it here like OnePlus phones. And it doesn't support 4G in europe.

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Price is the same for me, about 500€. I think the HTC has a better software but I don't really know about the S7. S7's camera looked slightly better(although HTC's should be better in low light because of the ultra pixels, it needs a software fix). S7 has an amoled screen which is pretty nice, but the SLCD on HTC's isn't bad at all too. Development is better on the HTC 10 because of SnapDragon CPU and sound is pretty cool on the HTC 10. I would go for the HTC 10 because of the advantages that I pointed here. What do you think?
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
If you care so much about updates, then just get a Pixel. If you are looking for something budget, consider OnePlus 3T. If you want to get a Samsung, either wait for Samsung to roll out updates or just flash a custom ROM!.

BTW, for Apple it's just updating software for a maximum of 10 (considering 2 new devices per year for 4/5 years) devices, that too natively. On the other hand, Samsung launches more than 10 devices every year and has to make Android compatible and add its own skin to the software before rolling update. Not to mention it really innovates every year to improve their devices in a way that the devices are actually a worthy upgrade unlike Apple(you know what I'm saying). I don't mean to be rude here, just expressing my thoughts.

Hit thanks if I helped!

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What is your budget? I can't narrow down the options if you don't mention the budget.

You can get a Nexus 5X or 6P Or maybe Pixel if you want Google. Xiaomi also has some great phones with great community support like Mi 5, Redmi Note 3. Or Samsung S7, HTC 10.
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
Nexus 6P or HTC 10?
[General Topics] frojnd:
What should be my next phone? Currently having the original Moto G 2013. The reason I'm buying new phone is cause I need way better camera than this. Kids are moving around and Moto G's sensor is useless with fast moving objects. Also Moto G became a little slow and unresponsive. And I don't have time for that.

What I need or would prefer:

+ decent/great camera (shooting fast moving objects in low light should be good)

+ NFC

+ Software updates (official or unofficial as long as security patches are out there)

+ Great idle times ( I only need phone for like 2,3 SOT but the rest is idle with services like mail, Signal, Viber, Skype running) it should last a day or two like current Moto G

+ I know this is not gonna happen but is there like 5,2" bezeless or 5,5" bezeless phone out there? 5.5" is so big in compare to 4,5".

Budget is 450€ max. I was thinking OnePlus 3T but don't know if community will last like it did with original Moto G which is 4 years of support. I dont't mind Xiaomi if anyone knows of a community supported device.
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Are you kidding?!! OnePlus 3T is 'the' most active forum on XDA and should easily last more than 5 years(unless something dramatic happens to smartphones)

Community supported Xiaomi devices: Redmi Note 3, Mi 5.

Hit thanks if it helped!
[General Topics] oneNight1:
I've been looking for a new phone recently and want something for less than £200.

I want decent specs and future proofing / value for money for the price. A large screen size if possible. SD slot is nice to have although if internal storage is decent then is less of an issue.

I don't want a fingerprint reader really, although that seems less avoidable nowadays so I guess I might have to live with it. One where the fingerprint sensor isn't on a button that is required for normal operation is preferable.

In terms of best value for that price, the ZUK Z2 seems good, however it only has a 5 inch screen and I would prefer one with a slightly bigger screen (around 5.5 if possible).

Also it lacks band 20.

It doesn't have an sd slot but the internal storage is large so hopefully that shouldn't be an issue.

There is the LE ECO Max 2 but the problem with that phone is that it has no headphone socket but comes with an adaptor. Not only is that a problem when wanting to charge and use headphones, but I also imagine the adaptor breaking quite easily. Plus I don't really want to encourage this anti-consumer practice.

My father is suggesting the UMI Z to me however I don't know how Mediatek X27 compares to the Qualcomm 820.

I also heard that it is a lot less likely for people to create CFW for Mediatek phones and that things can be buggy with CFW for them?

I would basically like a phone that will be supported by CFW in the long term - as I know that for any phone you cannot rely on manufacturers to update it.

We have now reached a point where specs of phones are "good enough" so I won't really want to be upgrading after this for a while.

The ZUK Z2 can be had for about £140 - 150 and the LE ECO Max 2 about £170 - 180. I think the UMI Z is about £170 - 180 too.

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-zuk-z2-4gb-64gb

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-letv-max-2-x820

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-umi-z

The ZUK Z2 would be great if it was 5.5 inch and had LTE band 20 (800). That said I might end up going for it if there are no alternatives.

Does anyone have any other suggestions or comments on the 3 phones mentioned?

Thanks!
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
agree.. and for me, I am still torn between the Xiaomi 5s plus and the OnePlus 3T..

...only problem with both phones is service. not many international service locations , and the OnePlus is not easy to buy in some countries. Xiaomi seems to have a greater geographical footprint.....I am leaning towards the OnePlus3T just because seems to be getting better feedback on the Rom and maybe more development....still undecided though which I would buy when I renew my M9.
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
Well if you are still not sure, here are some points of differentiating:

1. Display: 5.7 inch IPS LCD 1080p(386ppi) vs 5.5 inch OpticAMOLED 1080p(401ppi)

2. Battery: 3800mAh vs 3400mAh

3. Charging: Quick Charge 3.0 vs Dash Charge

4. Software: MIUI vs OxygenOS

Bonus: By tweaking the kernel on OP3T, you can get 7 hrs of SOT without much compromising performance.

Hit thanks if it helped!
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
i forgot the Xiaomi 5s plus has larger 5.7" display.but OP3t seems to have higher ppi. for me the biggest fear is if the phone has a hardware problem or just dies, can I fix it or replace it easily. Seems Xiaomi might be easier because more shops/service locations generally..
[General Topics] Ampicillin:
Hi guys, I have been using HTC One M8 since past two years and now device is getting slower and slower everyday.

I'm looking for some good smartphone which can be good with the:

4-6 GB RAM

Waterproofing

Camera (Selfie camera as well as)

Great processor and speed

Bigger screen > 5.5

GREAT BUILD QUALITY this is the most important for me!

What would you suggest? Shall I buy now or wait for 2-3 months for Oneplus 5 or S8 or possibly other upcoming devices?

ps. have been hoping to get hands on Snapdragon 835 chipset been heard it's faster and battery efficient any thoughts?

Thanks guys
[General Topics] aviralrstg:
If you can wait for long enough then it will be well worth it. Otherwise go for S7(for waterproofing) or OnePlus 3T(for better community support).

OnePlus 4/5 will probably launch in July while S8 in March/April. Also Nokia might launch a flagship this year.

In the meantime, consider flashing a custom ROM on your current device.

Hit thanks if it helped!
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
if u want waterproof i would just wait for the S8...the worse thing is buying a new phone now and then regretting it in just couple months when a new one comes out ....and the value of your phone (old model) drops right away.
[General Topics] 4ntagonist:
Hi Ampicillin,

I´ve a M8 too. Why is your device slow? Which ROM do you use? Do you have many bull**** apps installed? Kick it off and flash your phone with a ROM from LeeDrOiD so did i. Mine is running very stable and fast.

You can install the nightly R56.

Nightly R56 or Stable R44

Greetings
[General Topics] Ampicillin:
Thanks mate. I was using Leedroid and it was getting slower. I left with 100-150 Mb of RAM sometimes. I then flashed back to ViperoneM8 and it was fine but as soon as you load up and download more apps it was again getting slow. Anyhow, I sold it in 100$ :D and I got brand New Nexus6 in 200$ temporarily till S8 or better device comes in summer ;) Thanks for suggestions. I loved my HTC M8 :highfive:

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Thanks :) I got Nexus6 temporarily till summer.

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Thanks. I will wait till summer meanwhile I just purchased Nexus6 even though it's old but hope it works well enough to satisfy my needs temporarily :o
[General Topics] khanvict90:
The Nokia P1

DESIGN

As Nokia moves in to a new Android-powered era, it seems that the company is also planning a major shakeup in terms of its device design. The Nokia P1 will sport an all-metal body that is curved at the corners, similar to many leading Android devices around today. The video also suggested that the device will sport a 5.3in display covered in Gorilla Glass 5, making it hopefully resistant to drops and spills, and come with IP57 dust and water-proof protection Below this is a physical home button with an embedded fingerprint sensor for speedy locking and unlocking.

FEATURES

The Nokia P1 looks to be particularly notable as it will be the first device from the company to run Android Nougat out of the box. This means that users will be able to get all the latest features of Google’s Android software, including multi-windows apps, better battery life and security, and a whole host of new emoji. As for cameras, the device will sport a Carl Zeiss-made 22.6MP rear camera, which would be one of the most powerful lenses around today. Charging will be done via a USB-C port, but the device is also expected to sport a 3.5mm headphone jack, meaning there’s no following in Apple’s footsteps.

HARDWARE

When it comes to hardware, the Nokia P1 is set to be the company’s most powerful device to date. Reports have claimed the device is going to be sporting a Snapdragon 835 processor, which is currently the most powerful mobile processor available today. This will be backed up by a massive 6GB of RAM - more than many laptops currently provide, and your choice of 128GB or 256GB storage - more than enough to keep thousands of photos. This is all kept running by a huge 3,500mAh battery that should provide you with all-day battery life. All in all, the Nokia P1 could offer quite a competitive package.
[General Topics] umbra4real:
Hi,

I'm thinking about buying a new smartphone. Currently using Galaxy S5.

1. 4G/LTE with all frequency bands support.

2. Good camera.

3. Decent battery life.

4. Can be Rooted and has great Dev Support on XDA (Cyanogem, custom Roms etc.)

My budget is 250$ or less. I will be using it for average gaming (medium to high end games), mailing, chats and web surfing.

- I was looking at these:

#Moto G4 Plus - Heard it heads a lot after a certain point of time.

#Samsung A5 (2016) - Galaxy S6 matchable I guess o.0?

#Redmi Note 3 - All is good except for the camera. I have tested it and heard about it from a lot of people.

#J7 (2016) - Mixed reviews out there.

- Anything better or else than Iphone 5s for if no choice :(

Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] khanvict90:
dont buy samsung just buy something with a snapdragon for the best aosp roms if you buy samsung you are f*cked up because everybody is so because of the update policy of samsung sucks hard
[General Topics] Strmy:
Hi! I have Sony Z3compact

My pros for this phone:7.3h sot normal use, build quality,screen quality

My cons for replacing:Bad camera,poor dev support, and to small screen

Im looking for cheapest phone to replace this one, and still be an upgrade.

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[General Topics] rs168:
I think im going for LG G6 after S4

Any thought?
[General Topics] force70:
I think buying a flagship 2017 device stuck running a 2016 chip makes no sense.

Once the snap 835 is avail to manufacturers other than samsung watch how fast LG launches another G6 with it not to mention all the other devices to follow.

If you buy a G6 when it launches your stuck with an 821....i dont get why anyone would buy it honestly knowing it will be obsolete shortly

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6
[General Topics] Lorenz15:
The problem is that LG had a bad year 2016(modular design wasn't that great) and they want to present their flagship like a lot of manufactures on MWC in the end of February. Samsung launches their device in March-May and they are involved in the building process of the 835. So they can do whatever they want to make people think like you. HTC wants to launch their flagship after Samsungs, so they can ship the 835(clever move but I don't know how many people would buy it after the launch of Samsung and LG...in conclusion: LG has to make their device very interesting and on a cheap price level so they can get some sales and recover from last year. Samsung will have good sales, and I hope for HTC that they did the right thing and waited because I think HTC's devices are pretty nice!

Btw: If the LG G6 comes at a lower price level, you can get a pretty great device with a beast CPU(821 is super fast, 835 will be even faster). But also to mention, you can just buy a flagship from 2016 for pretty low money and it will have the 820/1 too, so LG just has to make it interesting or they will fail pretty hard!
[General Topics] force70:
I would agreed that LG will need to price it lower to help with sales...they kind of have to.

Selling a device with soon to be outdated processor you cant really sell it for top dollar.

Sent from my Note 7, S7 Edge or S6