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[General Topics] 3di:
Hi Folks,

my S9+ died and I got a warranty refund.

I don't want to say it was a Bad one, but maybe this is a Chance to go for a new one.

I would like to go for a Oneplus 7Pro, the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 9 5g or the Vivo Nex 3. But all of them seen to have very high sar values that scared me.

Sammy seems to do a good Job there, have you got some suggestions for me.

*Great Camera

*6,2" and up

*845, 855 or similar

*Good Sot

Thanks in advance! :)

Regards 3di
[General Topics] derelektrischemoench:
Hey guys I'm looking for a replacement for my s7. Unfortunately I do have a very limiting set of requirements. These are in descending priority:

- unlockable bootloader

- screen should be as small as possible (less than 5.3 inches preferably)

- SD card slot (rooted a oneplus 5 today only to find out afterwards it won't take my SD but 2 simcards, thank God for that. NOT :laugh:)

- headphone jack

- good custom Rom support ( - > large amount of custom romsz, good development culture)

Yep. There you have it. Would be very cool if anyone could dig up such a device.

Thanks in advance, greetings

derelektrischemoench
[General Topics] Burningman92:
The phones you mention are all decent phones. It depends on your specific needs of course.

As for SAR-values, there is no need to worry. If a phone is on the market, this means its sar-values are not over "safe limits", this includes well known chinese manufacturers. I put "safe limits" in quotations, because even if a sar value would be well over the set limits (by the fcc for example) it won't pose any risk. I would propose to read into this subject from some reputable sources if it worries you still.

With regards to displayed sar-values, there are a few important things to note:

Sar (specific absorption rate) denotes the energy your skin will absorb (much like sitting in the sun would). This is measured differently in the eu than in the us. (Not in a comparable way), making comparisons difficult.

Sar values do not tell you everything. These values are determined as 'worst case scenario' measurement, thus phones generally do not come close to this value with daily use.

Sar is dependent on the distance to the connection strength and thus the distance to cell towers.

The amount of em emitted by a phone is dependent on many factors. Efficient phones with a better antenna (but high sar) may very well emit much, much less EM than a phone with lower sar, but more inefficiencies.

In short: the sar-value cannot really tell you the amount of radiation your skin will absorb when using your phone. Either way, despite much research on this and at this point in time an abundance of data, no evidence is found for harmful effects of phone use. I would not pay attention to the sar-values, but rather go with a phone that has a good antenna and reliable connectivity. The more bands the phone supports in your area the better.
[General Topics] piluvr:
check out for the reviews here https://lnnk.in/rTw
[General Topics] Im'KaranSharma:
Oneplus 8 First Look With Triple Rear Camera & Punch Hole Front Facing Camera. Do you like the Punch hole camera in the display?

Image Credit: Onleaks x Cashkaro

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[General Topics] T_I:
I'm looking to buy a new tablet with main uses:

Gaming (CSR 2 mainly)

Listening to music

Reading

Requirements:

Preferable Samsung Tab Sx

I have 3 S2's all work and are in use, but the one my wife uses has issues with the charge port, I get to pick a new one while she takes my best S2.

LineageOS or AOSP support (Tab S4/S5se) or, in case of an S6, a device close enough I can build. (or help when someone is already working on a build)

3.5mm headphone jack (or an optional USB soundcard to connect it that way)

I read that the S5se and S6 don't have a headphone jack, so I'm hoping the S4 has one, but an external adapter could be acceptable. I've heard older bluetooth headphones and that sound quality is terrible enough to do without and even some of my old phones could be demoted to mp3 player, so I could do without the headphone connecor, but would prefer not.
[General Topics] seijidinzuala:
Hi,

My auntie wants to buy a new phone for herself, she want a good camera and a large screen, she don't really care much about other specs. But I am not a camera guy at all. Which phones that is available in India would you suggest? The price should strictly be under Rs. 30000 (approx. $400) and if possible, under Rs. 25000. Thank you.
[General Topics] Kiran Cellphonix:
One Plus 7T pro

All the latest and top features available in One Plus 7T pro.

90Hz Display Refresh rate,

Snapdragon 855+ processor

Octa core (2.96 GHz, Single core, Kryo 485 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 485 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 485),

8GB Ram,

256GB internal memory,

48 MP + 16 MP + 8 MP Triple Primary Cameras,

16 MP Front Camera,

4085 mAh Battery with Warp charge, 68 % in 30 minutes,

6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED Display,

InDisplay Fingerprint sensor.

all these features around Rs.60000
[General Topics] AtoZ0to9:
My OP5t is still working great, and I'm cheap. When this is on its way out, I'll look into an up-to-date OP.
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
my next phone will be Xiaomi K20 Pro 8gb Ram.
[General Topics] IronRoo:
And now for something a little different

The NEW Essential phone

https://mobile.twitter.com/Arubin/status/1181688540540764160?s=20
[General Topics] kirin432:
So, the dilemma is Redmi Note 8 or Nokia 6.2?

I know that Redmi is better specs-wise, but I should mention that I am a huge Nokia and Android One fan.

Redmi SD 665 is newer than Nokia SD 636, but is there a real difference for average user?

Redmi has quad camera with 48MP main shooter, Nokia has triple setup with 16MP...

Other than that, seems that Nokia's HDR LCD is a better one, and also I prefer Gorilla Glass 3 build more that GG5 since it's more scratch resistant...

So, is it ok to lean toward Nokia, or Redmi is a better phone all-around?

Thx.
[General Topics] VirusF:
Hello, I'm looking for recommendations to buy a cheap cell phone (Below $100) with good battery from 4000mha to 500mha. I'm not going to use my cell phone to play online games just for social networks and whatsapp. I need one with a good battery because it has to last as long as I'm away from home. Thank you very much in advance. Best regards.
[General Topics] doubledragon5:
I'm thinking on getting a second phone to play with.. Might give it to my grandson.. Looking at a MInt Galaxy Note4 with 5 cases, extra batteries, screen protector kit, and even two portable battery chargers all for $139. Saw a couple of Note 5 to consider, but they want way to much. Plus I like the idea of removable battery, and micro sd cars..
[General Topics] VisualAgency3:
Best cheap phone for 2019

Hi all! Which is the the cheapest bestest phone to buy in 2019?

Requirements/Must have:

Min 1GB ram,

Must have OTG support,

Microsd expanasion,

Many roms available to upgrade it to higher than android 5,

Below 150USD, below 100USD even better.

Good to have:

More than 8gb rom,

Long battery life,

Removable battery.

Update:

Please list a few options for new and used. Thank you.
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
At that price just goto a Xiaomi shop and buy the most expensive phone you can afford with your budget. I find Xiaomi is best value to price ratio nowadays. I'm using the Xiaomi pocophone F1 at moment and it has been excellent for value.
[General Topics] Jiarr:
OP7 Pro VS S10 Plus

Hi guys!

So I'm planning in investing for a new phone that would last me a long time (years) and ended up choosing between these two. Both of these are priced the same where I'm from but I want one that would suit my needs since I'm not planning on buying a new one in the next years.

-Note taking and lots of academic stuff

-Casual gaming

-Casual pics and videos (nothing major, just point and shoot everyday stuff); gcam photos can be used as comparisons

-Watching media and content

-Social media

If you own a Galaxy s10 plus or a op7 pro can you tell about:

-battery life

-software experience

-longevity

-speed

Also, I'm kinda worried about the motorized selfie cam, since I won't be buying a phone for the next years and a motorized part sounds a bit risky on my part.

Thank you for your response!
[General Topics] seanteoh1999:
which is better?
[General Topics] Josh McGrath:
Really depends on what you're looking for.

For root:. Def 7t unless you buy the unlocked Samsung

For pictures: Samsung for sure but the camera is not too bad on the 7t, but the cam software sucks

7t has 1080p screen while Sammy has 1440p screen (2k) I personally can't tell a difference.

7t has 90hrtz screen. I'm not sure on the Samsung. I have the 7t and turned off 90hrtz and can't tell much of a difference??
[General Topics] galaxys:
What are you using now? Have you unlocked any bootloader's? Are you familiar with Knox? What are your goals on XDA?
[General Topics] OuncE718:
For my preference I chose the 7T over the S10. My wife has the S10.

The camera is better on the S10 in low light but in the day time it's about the same. The battery life is a little better on the S10 as well.

As far as the higher resolution screen that's honestly not noticeable. I think the 7t's screen might even be brighter than the S10 but I'll have to test it out again to make sure. I know it's definitely brighter than my coworkers Note 9.

The S10 has expandable memory this obviously doesn't.

For $600 this phone is a beast. We have the better processor, we will get updates a lot faster and we have a bigger screen. I'm happy with my purchase [emoji123][emoji123][emoji123]
[General Topics] seanteoh1999:
I am using an old Samsung J- series phone ( i forgot which one ). And i have no idea what is knox, or how to unlock bootloader.. My goals on XDA is pretty much asking stuff idk.
[General Topics] Josh McGrath:
Knox is a pita security Samsung created for Enterprise security and it is a huge pain to deal with unless you have root. (But it does work as intended) Samsungs are different to root than regular Android like the 7t.

Bootloader is usually easy to unlock as fastboot OEM unlock bootloader and boom you can install recovery such as TWRP. Just depends on what you're looking to do.

I prefer Samsung personally but dropped them after they locked down the S7 Bootloader so no root for most people to this day.

Hope I at least helped you learn a little bit. ;)
[General Topics] thayl0:
Agree.. there are root methods.. however it makes the phone get really hot.
[General Topics] Shawtux:
Hi! I'm looking for a tablet to use as a dumb terminal. Ideally one that be flashed so that the camera work as a proximity sensor (not out of the box, probably would need development).

<100usd

Any recommendations?

Thanks!
[General Topics] appileh:
Which Tablet is Rootable guys? Any brand,.. I think it is becoming difficult to root a tablet nowadays.

https://www.coolblue.nl/zoeken?query=android+tab
[General Topics] Dude905:
I was talking with my nephew who in his twenties and since he into phones I asked him which I should get. My question to you guys would be if you had a choice which would you take, And, I mean the best bang for the dollar either Oneplus best over Google best over Samsung best? He said to me Samsung S10, what would you guys say? Thanks
[General Topics] mrrocketdog:
looking for new replacement phone. am currently looking at the sony xperia z3. have researched the z3 compact , the z5 , the z5 compact and the xz.

why am i looking at such old phones you may wonder? or not. lol. i prefer Kk.

have to haves : external sdcard. root availability.

good processor and some custom development. (not a flashaholic........ anymore :) )

decent to good speakers , preferably stereo.

small , smallish size. (my moto e4 is 155×77.5×9.6mm-- 6.10×3.05×0.38in.) so smaller than that.

want to have : removable battery. but not a deal breaker.

dont care about : camera , dust/water proof , security updates , fingerptint scanner , latest and greatest ....... stuff.

would appreciate any input on this 'different' kind of list.

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[General Topics] DarkByD3sign:
Hi all,

First time posting so please be gentle.

I've just hit my contract end with my current mobile phone provider (O2) and I'm struggling to decide what phone I should get next and whether it's worth going the 5G route?

My current phone is a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (128GB model) and I'm currently looking at either the Oneplus 7T Pro or a Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G but I'm absolutely torn as to which phone to go for?

I have major discount with most service providers due to my current job so money isn't too much of an issue.

Any advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated. :o
[General Topics] Ringil93:
Hi everybody

Could u help me choosing my next phone? I don t know if tale rog 2 or one plus 7 pro. Beside gaming, which one would u advice?

Moreover do u know if Asus will update rog Phone for a while or only since next rog? And will i found good ROM?

Last, but not least, thing. If someone got rog 1, could tell me if after a year the performance are the same ad before or worst?

Thanks
[General Topics] danish0175:
Idk which phone to buy, help me decide!!!

My two options are realme X2 (not pro) and Redmi Note 8 pro
[General Topics] khaos64:
Hey, looking for a new tablet, essentially what I'd want is a OnePlus for tablets, clean and near vanilla Android...easy to unlock and root if wanted. Have a couple fires and a Samsung tab, don't really care for them. Any suggestions?
[General Topics] kos25k:
Mi9 Lite
[General Topics] force70:
id go ROG for a few reasons:

more memory up to 1tb

WAY better speakers

bigger battery

if none of those matter to you then go OP, but go for the 7T pro since its the latest version
[General Topics] Ringil93:
Thank you very much for ur reply :D

Honestly, speakers and battery matters to me, but what makes me think, and what matter more, are the updates and the performances over time. I know that oneplus is good for this kind of things, but dunno almost nothing about Asus phones.

7t pro worth more than 7 pro?
[General Topics] Dude905:
Asus is terrible for parts. I had 2 laptops will never again buy Asus because I couldn't find a replacement MB and a few other parts.
[General Topics] Ringil93:
Dunno about single components, but I got around 5 Asus (with my family), one of those was rog, and never got problems about nothing. Moreover I got one laptop free becouse it broke after one month and there was the offer to get paid back and free repair if the laptop broke in the first year.

For rog when I called for a problem (solved from myself) the call center didn t eventi knew about that model (2000€ of rog laptop), so I dunno about the updates and assistance (and performances over time too)
[General Topics] Cowbell_Guy:
Hoping for some advice. Need a phone for my dad.

Essentially, I am looking for the best possible phone that is compatible on Verizon that supports a headphone jack. He is on a pixel XL and loves it, although I want to upgrade him. For reasons too frustrating to explain, he is adamant about needing a headphone jack
[General Topics] Dude905:
I'm talking about owning it for a few years like 4 or 5 and then see if you are able to find parts. Again, I'm talking about getting parts anywhere whether its eBay or other places. But hey if you're happy with them, then all the power to you. I myself I will never own another, though I do like their MB for desktop computers
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
I don't blame him for being adamant about needing a headphone jack. I use mine every single day.

What is it that he needs in an upgrade from the pixel? I have a pixel XL which I switched back to the OnePlus 5 mainly just because I needed dual Sims for work so I don't have to carry two phones. Other than that I didn't need to upgrade.
[General Topics] dornz:
LG V50 thin Q,
[General Topics] kos25k:
Guys what you think of Mi9 Lite?Anyone uses it?As much i read,it seems the most affordable/completed midrange phone for me..
[General Topics] Nishblueweapon:
I need to buy a good phone in the coming couple of months

Need your suggestion.

My requirements :

Good camera

Decent ram speed to play latest multiplayer games (pubg, mobile legends, COD, etc)

Within 30, 0000 inr price range

Screen size not more than 5.4 inch

Good screen resolution (amoled will be good)

Clean OS and latest updates

Currently I was interested in pixel 3a xl and realme x2 pro

What are the other options I have?

And which 1 should I go for?
[General Topics] Andrine:
Hello.

I would like to ask you for help with choosing a mobile. I would like to switch from Nokia Lumie 630 with "buried" Windows Phone 8.1.

Requirements: Android, preferably maximum $ 200-260, best price / performance ratio, fast processor, large battery (preferably 4000 mAh), at least 4 GB RAM / 64GB storage, quality design and nice display. The camera does not have to be a top on mobile (almost I do not use), I don't need NFC. Mainly to be a powerful, fast OS and handle it in the future. I am not concerned with the fingerprint reader and not with the unlocking of the face at all.

I have read the internet discussions here and still is everywhere recommended Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (4GB / 64GB) as a TOP in the best price / performance ratio up to $ 260, -. Is it true? And how did this phone deserve such a good reputation? I like it, but I'd really like to pick the best (even a little over the price line if necessary, and if it's really worth it to pay extra), because the Nokia I mentioned was about 10 years old, he would certainly continue to serve, but his OS really is not sufficient for its slowness (it still crashes). I do not buy the phone often and so in today's "TOP" categories really do not know. I also looked at the Xiaomi RN8, 8 Pro 8 (T) and read that it was not worth the price, like the XRN7.

Or is better Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite? So I decide between Xiaomi Redmi note 7 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. Alternatively, if you would suggest a different type of mobile phone that is worth extra.

(Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite) I don't want NFC. And how is it, please, with the AMOLED display? Should I be worried about pixel burnout or color degradation?

Thank you for any advice and assistance with the selection I value.
[General Topics] JaniceJop5843:
Hi!

I'm not a compete tech noob but new to phone privacy and security and would like some recommendation.

I bought a Galaxy s10+ a few weeks ago and after that I started to read up more about phone privacy and security.

After a lot of research I found out this is not the most privacy friendly phone in terms of installing a custom ROM.

I have 3 days left to return the s10 and decide which other phone to choose.

So if I want something 'similar' it would be something like the Oneplus 7 pro but for what I understand that this one is still not really well supported by lineage? Will the Oneplus 6 be a good option? Wait for official support for the s10?

Or other recommendations on a phone that will last for a while?

Thanks!
[General Topics] danish0175:
Note 7 pro is the best option or add a little more and buy Samsung m30s which has a decent processor and 6000mah battery
[General Topics] jacopastorius:
hi all. Can you suggest me the best open device? I mean, i am searching for a good hardware device which enables to install good custom roms
[General Topics] gandalfcorvotempesta:
I'm looking for a cheap 7/8'' tablet with a good mod community, as i have to customize the rom

Are Mediacom like the following supported?

https://www.mediacomeurope.it/Prodot....aspx?XRI=2630

https://www.mediacomeurope.it/Prodot....aspx?XRI=2699
[General Topics] pndwal:
I just got Xiaomi MI Tab 4 and am very happy with it.

It only comes with Chinese ROM but GApps can easily be installed unrooted with googleinstaller 3.0, or unlock bootloader, root and flash OpenGapps.

Plenty of custom ROMs for this too - I just flashed Android Quince Pudding (10.0) in LineageOS 17.0 beta for MI tab 4 (/plus), as it's already nearly bug free. (SELinux still permissive, but passes SafetyNet check for Official Netflix etc with Magisk module SafetyPatch v3 (in Magisk repo) loaded.)

Specs:

8.0" 1200x1920 pixel

13/5 MP

3/4GB RAM

Snapdragon 660 (octacore)

6000mAh

AliExpress have 5 models (2 colours): basic 3/32 GB WiFi model for $167 US, 4/64 LTE is $207, 4/128 LTE is $318. PW

Rider: the information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge... except the bit about Quince Pudding. Thats really quite horrible, but I'm sure some like it. Couldn't Google have taken a chance on the naming tradition? (And we could have had some Rhubarb tart, Sticky dates and Treacle syrup after!) Bit sad my latest phone OS is now so nondescript even if it works a treat...
[General Topics] gandalfcorvotempesta:
200 USD is more than twice my maximum budget
[General Topics] pndwal:
Sorry, - you didn't mention budget ?. However these are probably the cheapest tabs w/ half decent specs you'll get for ½ the price of other branded units, w/ large mod/Dev base to boot. I'd seriously consider saving your pennies till you can afford basic 3GB RAM WiFi model which will still perform very well. Alternatively, as they've been marketed for 15 months now, it's not hard to find 2nd hand units for ⅔ new price or less, as I did.

Honestly, for under $100 you are unlikely to get a half decent tablet with good custom support. There are a number of Lenovo devices, put most have sub-par performance, and development is limited, often root solutions only - no new ROMs. Devs prefer to work on better value-for-money devices (read mid to high end) with longer useful life, and wider popularity.

If price is paramount, you'll have a much better chance with a phone as there are many more ½ decent devices in your price range. PW
[General Topics] MGubala:
Physical keyboard

Do anyone knows any alternative in 2019/2020 for Blackberry to get Android smartphone with physical keyboard? I really enjoy this feature and I miss days when there was so plenty of them...
[General Topics] shampow:
You could buy either one of the lastest blackberry that came out with physical keyboard or just move on. I don't think there is any but "revived" bb's from couple years ago.
[General Topics] :
Please Help

Hello everyone, I write this thread because I want to buy a*new phone, but I want one that meets the following requirements.

Price less than $ 500.

Micro*SD*card*slot (mandatory).

3.5mm*headphone*jack (mandatory).

Native FM radio (mandatory).

Battery: 3.5 mAh (at least).

Android version: 8.0*or higher.

RAM: 4GB (at least).

Storage: 32GB (at least).

Processor: Snapdragon, octa-core.

Screen type: LCD IPS or Super AMOLED

Do you know any devices with these features?
[General Topics] shampow:
Samsung A50

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8

Nokia 7.2

Realme 5s

Moto G8 Plus

Huawei P30 lite

...and many more
[General Topics] :
Thanks, but Samsung A50 is Exynos, i want Snapdragon
[General Topics] drgoku282:
I've used Redmi Note 4 for a couple of years and it was an excellent phone, but sadly, the screen was damaged and I had to replace it, but the one has started to show a couple of problems with the touchscreen, so I'm looking for suggestions for a replacement.

Must have:

Budget around $200-$300, can be extended a little bit, but $400 is too much for me.

3.5 mm jack

>= 4/64 Memory

Bands 4 and 5 (will be used in Mexico)

Root access

Custom rom development OR near stock android.

My only other smartphone was an 1st gen Moto G, so I'm a bit spoiled on having good custom rom support, but I can live without it if it has near stock android. MIUI is not bad, but little things made me install LineageOS and haven't looked back.

Would be nice, but not required: sd card, notchless.

Don't care: size, camera, ips/amoled screen, usb-c, fast/wireless charging, nfc., in general anything else not listed

Currently I've looked on Xiaomi phones and I'm considering the Mi 9T. Other options are Poco F1, Mi A3, (heard screen is bad), Mi 9 Lite, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 (non pro because Mediatek). I haven't looked in other brands (Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, LG) or older flagships, so I'm open for suggestions.