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[General Topics] edyfrances:
I want something not bigger ... I have a budget of U$800
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Wow 800$ , go for the S6 , not big for me , or try the M9. Others are 5.5+ like the G4 , note 4 , nexus 6...
[General Topics] Planterz:
Well, that'll get you pretty much anything on the market. If you liked your old S3, you can get a 64gb S6 or an S5 with a 128gb microSD card. If you're with T-Mobile you can get the 128gb S6 for less than $800 for a limited time. The Sony Z3 is definitely nice, but it might be on the large size for you. The Z3 Compact is amazingly small though. Significantly smaller than the iPhone 6, a bit bigger than the iPhone 5, but with a 4.6" screen.
[General Topics] s8freak:
Yep I'd get the tmo s6 i
[General Topics] soes757:
Anyone have an LG g Stylo? It any good? Does it play Hearthstone?
[General Topics] force70:
I'm curious if the S6 plus is going to happen or not...id def consider that.

I've learned to survive without an sd card or removable battery on my nexus lol.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] edyfrances:
I'm thinking about Sony Xperia but I read that I new Sony Xperia will be available soon,I believe in September. I just checked on Sony z3 compact but I don't like the front facing camera 2.2 MP .
[General Topics] ThaHawk:
Keep the Faith

I'm still waiting for the Droid 5 :o Lol
[General Topics] s8freak:
I'm such a phone glutton but I'll wait for the S7 now...I'll pass on the OP2 it's more expensive than the OPO and I don't think it'll be much better.

I'm digging my S6 Edge though
[General Topics] Planterz:
Yeah, I'm really not seeing the OnePlus Two as much of an upgrade. Maybe if one was holding off buying a OPO, but I'd be surprised if many OnePlus One owners will abandon theirs for a OP2, at least if the current spec rumors are to be believed. To warrant an upgrade, they'd have to add stuff like 4gb RAM (not that 3 isn't more than enough), microSD slot, 2K display, maybe a fingerprint scanner, etc. But to do all that the device won't be anywhere near the bargain the OnePlus One was (and now, even moreso, is).

And then there's the Snapdragon 810 heat issues...

Meanwhile, where the hell is the Saygus V2?
[General Topics] alfo!!!:
It's posible that my next smartphone will be oneplus2
[General Topics] s8freak:
[MENTION=5749364]Planterz[/MENTION] I'm with ya man I was all fired up about the Saygus but it looks like they've pushed back release again.

So I'll wait and play with my s6 edge LOL
[General Topics] Planterz:
I read somewhere that they turned to crowdfunding for more development money. Probably because so many pre-orders have been cancelled (at least they are indeed issuing refunds).

It occurred me that I hadn't even seen that big old thread about the Saygus in a while, so I went looking for it, and saw that it had gotten its own forum. Never even noticed.

So they're saying September now. On the plus side, I guess that gives them plenty of time to improve on some specs that'll be outdated by the time they actually get it out (September means November or December, the way things are going). 801 is OK, and will be for a while, but why not the 805? Screw the 810 for its heating problems (and supposed 60% higher cost), and while the 808 is OK for normal stuff, the GPU is lacking.

Maybe part of the delay is working on Lollipop. I know some people were disappointed when it was said the V2 was going to be released with KitKat, but for me that was part of the appeal. I have high hopes for Android M, but Lollipop doesn't interest me at all at the moment. Both my Nexus 4 and OnePlus One are running 4.4.4 ROMs. I like the idea that I would have the choice to stick with 4.4.4 on the V2 or upgrade if I wanted. I wouldn't have that choice on the OnePlus Two, nor the Nexus 6, and the Nexus 6 otherwise has a lot of appeal for me. Not that I can afford anything new now anyway; gotta save up for a trip.
[General Topics] s8freak:
I wouldn't buy it with the 810 but if they get everything worked with like you said the 805 and android M I'd be sorely tempted man that sucker is loaded with features.

We're saving for our trip next summer as well heading north to Washington St. for a month
[General Topics] force70:
Need a house sitter lol?

Yeah putting an under clocked 810 and charging more because the 810 itself us expensive seems kinda backwards. You want ppl to pay more for a seemingly flawed processor then under clock it so it's slower but charge more for it?

Way better off putting an 805 in it.

Same with LG...putting an 808 in their 2015 flagship G4 that by all accounts is only slightly better ( and that's debatable from what I've read) than the 805. Totally put me off picking one up..what a waste.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] Planterz:
I'm just trying to get to San Diego for a few days. Wish I was there (or just about anywhere else) now. It's 110° here right now.
[General Topics] force70:
I'd love to live where you do! I'm In Toronto and our weather sucks...been rainy and not very warm...Canadian weather is crappy and this is a rotten start to summer. I drove my stang only once last week cause of the damn rain...not cool!

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] ryanch94:
Probably wait for the 3rd gen moto g lte (if that's going to be a thing), my first gen version does me fine for the moment. Don't see the need for the 2nd gen as the only difference in that is a slightly better camera
[General Topics] s8freak:
107 here bro
[General Topics] Lourde:
Well, looks like I screwed up. I ordered the Umi Hammer to go on T-Mobile and just found out something that I didn't know to look for: it doesn't support the 1700 AWS band so it won't get 4G LTE.

I should be able to return it, but now I'm short a phone in my budget. Can I even get 4G LTE in the $100-150 range? Or should I just keep the Hammer?
[General Topics] zelendel:
Just keep it. 4g is really over rated. I even turn it off on my devices.
[General Topics] Planterz:
It depends on where you are, but in many places T-Mobile's HSPA+ network is excellent. I get faster HSPA+ speeds than I did when I had LTE with Verizon.

That said, there are a number of phones you can get for $150 or less with LTE, especially if you're willing to buy used. Moto G LTE, the new Moto E LTE (which also has band 12), the venerable Nexus 4 (with LTE hack), etc. T-Mobile just released the Leon, which is a sort of budget G4 (slightly curved screen, entry-level specs) for $150, and currently you can get the Galaxy Avant for $140, both of which also support band 12. Of all these the best performer, believe it or not, is the oldest, the Nexus 4. The 1.5GHz quad core S4 Pro is the most powerful processor, has the best GPU, and 2GB RAM, trumping all those phones. It does require a lot of steps and a PC to enable the LTE, and can be quite daunting if you're not familiar with rooting and flashing and custom recoveries. If you are, then great, if not, I daresay it's worth it, because this 2.5 year old flagship takes all these newcomers to school.
[General Topics] istperson:
My thoughts exactly. That's why my next phone is a Note 4. Last year it didn't seem as a big jump from the Note 3, but compared to all the 2015 phones, it's now the best choice for me.
[General Topics] Lourde:
I'm leery of getting anything that doesn't support an external card; when my computer stopped recognizing my current phone through USB I'd've been in a tight spot without that option. I'm also not wanting a used phone just because you never know how much longer it has left.

Here was my wishlist:

Price: $100-$150

Carrier: Unlocked or T-Mobile (need both 1700/2100 bands for 4g LTE)

Rootable; something that a stable Lollipop has been ported to would be awesome, but I recognize that I may need to settle for Kitkat.

MicroSD expansion; I hate not having a removable memory card.

Camera: Do not care!

Initial suggestions included:

Moto E (2nd gen)

Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE500CL)

Sony Xperia E4g

Galaxy Avant

I'm going to start looking back through them.
[General Topics] Planterz:
The E4G and Zenfone 2 will be out of your price range. I can't even find the appropriate E4G model (E2006 - has band 12 for T-Mobile) for sale anywhere. The Zenfone 2 is definitely the best device out of all these, even if you're going with the $200 model with less storage, less RAM, and weaker processor. But it's $200. Worth the extra cost IMO.

Between the Moto E and the Avant, I'd recommend the Avant. It's rootable, has TWRP recovery, and both CM12.1 and AOKP are being work on for it, plus a custom kernel. Both have band 12, although with the Avant you have to enable it with a workaround. Both have a microSD slot, but the Avant can take a 64gb card while the Moto E maxes out at 32gb. Plus the Avant has 16gb native storage instead of merely 8. And of course, with the Avant, you get that wonderful removable battery.

As for other phones, the older Moto G LTE is still a good phone. I feel the Avant is superior except for the screen. T-Mobile also just released the LG Leon, but the screen is inferior to the Avant and can only take a 32gb card. It does have the knock-on feature though. There's the Galaxy Light, but its only advantage is that it's dirt cheap now (and small, if that's your thing). There's the Alcatel OneTouch POP Astro, but there's absolutely nothing about that phone that'd make me consider it over any of these others (no idea about root, either). Finally, there's the ZTE ZMAX, which just received root (finally!). You can find the ZMAX for $150 if you look around.
[General Topics] Lourde:
I wasn't sure on the Zenfone, how does it stand up to these quad-cores? All of the phones listed definitely seem like a step up from my Galaxy S2, just trying to decide. Don't think it's emergency Walmart run yet.
[General Topics] force70:
Other than the zenfone which is a nice device even though I don't know if there will be any development for it I'd rather have a used s4 than any of the other devices on that list. I have no idea what a used s4 goes for though... Even an s3 would be better IMO

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] Planterz:
The more expensive 2.3GHz Zenfone 3 hangs in there with Snapdragon 801 powered phones. The cheaper Zenfone 2 has a slower 1.8GHz quad core (don't know if the GPU is the same or not). Still, it's much better than the Snapdragon 400 or 410 in all those other devices. The only review I could find (without digging too deeply) of the 1.8GHz model said it plays Asphalt 8 on max settings without issue, so I wouldn't worry about performance.

If you can find an S4 for $150, it's going to be in rough condition. As for the S3, T-Mobile had 2 versions. Their earlier one didn't have LTE (because T-Mobile didn't have LTE at that time), but they later released an LTE model, which $150 might be the starting point for one in decent condition.
[General Topics] Lourde:
I think the Galaxy Avant may do the trick, assuming I can find one for $150 via Walmart. ZTE ZMAX and Moto G LTE (2014) are my other considerations.

I hate that the Nexus 4 didn't have a card slot, it would have been perfect otherwise.
[General Topics] obscuresword:
Yup the 1.8ghz model uses the same GPU as the 2.3 GHz model
[General Topics] Lourde:
Ok, decision time. I am at Walmart looking at the Avant and the ZMAX. They are the same price, $149.

Edit: decided on the ZMAX, for the extra RAM and larger (and yes, non-removable) battery.

Second edit: I should have paid more attention to the dimensions...
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
Why?

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Whats the going price now for a GOOD condition Samsung S4 with spare batteries, and including original box? Just asking.
[General Topics] Lourde:
Just hadn't quite realized how enormous the phone is; the screen alone is bigger than the footprint of my Galaxy S2. Had a bit of a giggle fit but it's growing on me. Despite initial concerns it actually does fit in my pocket. :P
[General Topics] kkapoorr:
Suggest a tablet around $300, multiple people will use it so needs to have a working multiple user mode that android has. GPS too. 32 gigs or SD card slot. Good front camera for video calls. It'll be at home so can sacrifice on battery life a bit. And updates to future versions, as I won't root it.
[General Topics] eldoggor:
Hey guys, some advice here please. I have 200 usd. Need a phone with great camera, 2 Gb ram, at least a 5“ screen and FHD and Micro SD. Ohhh and i play racing and action games. What would you recommend? Thanks
[General Topics] :
May I recommend the Lenovo K3 Note

- 5.5"

- Android 5

- Full HD Display > 400 ppi density

- OctaCore 64 Mediatek 1.7 Ghz

- Antutu Score 45000 (equals ~ OnePlus One)

- 2 GB Ram

- 16 GB ROM

- DualSim LTE

- Several ROMs already available

- 3000 mAh battery

- decent hardware build

~ 150 Euro+ Shipping + Tax from China

- 13 M Camera back - do not expect to much :)

- 5 M Camera front
[General Topics] sautzer:
I would be very uncertain because i lile the new HTC one m9 and the LeTV ONE x600 but the first one have the snap810 that have a big problem with is temperature while the second one mount a mediatek that for what i hear about their performance aren't good as the snapdragon series.
[General Topics] Lagamorph:
So I've had my Xperia Z2 for over a year now and keep looking around at new smartphones....and I'm just not seeing anything worth the cost of upgrading. I can't stand iPhones with Apple's practices and the awfully closed off ecosystem, but when I look at Android handsets I'm just not seeing anything that's a real upgrade.

I look at the Z4, same RAM, a processor that seems to have a slower clockspeed and known overheating issues, essentially the same screen, a lower capacity battery, the only real 'upgrade' seems to be a higher built-in storage capacity, which doesn't really mean much when you put in a 64/128GB Micro-SD card that really doesn't cost much.

I took a look at another flagship phone, the S6 edge, same RAM, processor that seems to be roughly equivalent, the Samsung tweaks to Android (And Samsung seem to be moving their focus away from Android to focus back onto their own proprietary OS again so I'm not exactly convinced on future support), lower capacity battery. The only real upgrade seems to be a higher resolution screen and again, increased capacity that doesn't really count for much.

Same story with the HTC One M9, LG G4, all the top of the line flagships of 2015 seem to be so close to my 1+ year old Z2 that they could hardly be called an upgrade. It's like development of phones has just come to a screeching halt all of a sudden after years of leaps and bounds.

I'm honestly considering seeing what Microsoft come out with once Windows Phone 10 launches and possibly making the leap away from Android.
[General Topics] wrbl:
From Moto G(1st gen) to what ?

I have some contestants in this race :) But I would like some opinions from users.

So are my thoughts:

OnePlus One - Pros: Power, Camera, Bang for buck. Cons: Availability, Size;

Galaxy S5 - Pros: Camera, Water resistance, Accessory availability. Cons: Skin, Immediate system swap, Build quality in some places.

Xperia Z1/Z2/Z3 and Compact - Pros: Camera, Design, Build Quality. Cons: Touch screen fail = whole display swap, fragile glass panels, Size(not in compact);

HTC One (M7/M8) - Pros: Build quality, System skin, User experience, Metal body. Cons: Price, Camera, Not so easy repair;

LG G2 - Pros: Camera, Screen, Price. Cons: Back buttons, Build quality;

Nexus 5 - IDK I never had the chance to use one.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
And the most important thing , your budget ? :p
[General Topics] wrbl:
Budget is low :P I would like to drop around 200-300 $( 1000 and less Polish Zloty)

And nicely working camera with good detail. Nice battery life and not so hard rooting and modding because I'm aiming for a used or lightly damaged phone I can repair. Like my moto G that had a broken os :)
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
The only phones you can get for this budget are the 1+1 ( great device with large roms developpement) , nexus 5 ( the "dev" device :D ) , the G2 ( amazing device ) , and xperia Z maybe Z1 too.

I recommend you the one plus one and the nexus 5 , in my opinion they are the best looking at your budget , for the g2 yes it's good but the back buttons are annoying based on my own experience and doesn't have a large roms developements.

Edit : You may find the htc one for 300$ i think.
[General Topics] :
Which will be good?....coming nexus or one plus?
[General Topics] wrbl:
What do you think ? An LG G2 d800 with 32Gb that's in "like new" outside condition, but the touch suddenly stopped working ? You think that can be a software problem ?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
No don't buy it.The G2 is known with his touchscreen issues , they can be both software or hardware , and it's a lot of case permanent damage. Do not take risk and buy it , avoid that.
[General Topics] pogano_celjade:
Meizu M1 note about 200 usd-New.

5.5 fhd screen

Back 13mp samsung camera, dual flash, 2 tones.

Front 5mp

2gb ram

Cpu Octa core 1.7GHz Cortex-A53

Gpu mali-T760

16/32 gb internal storage, no sd card slot

1 or 2 sim.

Battery 3140mAh

AnTuTu score about 41000.
[General Topics] wrbl:
I have forgotten about it. But the OS really sucks on it for me :/ Are there any CM roms for it or smth ?
[General Topics] ibrakalifa:
Android one 2nd gen, it any
[General Topics] progosu:
I just realized that all the phones available on the market have something that disqualifies them for me.

Galaxy s6

- no expandable storage

- bad battery life

- multitasking that actually doesn't work, apps are constantly refreshing

HTC M9

- awful camera

- battery life

LG G4

- this thing just lags, I can't stand all these lag/spikes (call it however you want) even when swyping through homescreens

- too big

Xperia Z3

- extremely low audio output, almost can't hear anything on stupid 30 Ohms cans

- mediocre camera

I don't trust all these chinese manufacturers like Huawei, Xiaomi etc, I hate their android skins, it looks to me like they just want to copy iphones, sigh.
[General Topics] past_pluto:
I was able to get a Verizon S4 for $125. It didn't come with the box or charger but it was in flawless condition as previous owner kept it in case with screen protector.

Ask around to friends and coworkers who are upgrading. That's how I found this one for this price.
[General Topics] force70:
Note 4?

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] pogano_celjade:
I don't know. But you can change launcher at least.

And he has double tap to wake, gestures on lock screen...
[General Topics] teonagode:
The camera has been fixed on the M9 with the latest update :D
[General Topics] ibrakalifa:
Are you refer to Motorola? That's seems the last option left
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
Go for:

Note 4 or S5.

(Also M9 camera is fine but display sucks for me but sound is very good.)
[General Topics] progosu:
Their flagship hasn't come out yet, I currently own a Moto G. I bought Moto G in 2013 as a backup phone, the problem is that I like it a lot more than any other flagship I owned, and I had almost all of them.

That thing is unfixable, but M9 is probably my favorite pick atm.

Note 4 is too big and S5 is old and it's audio output isn't spectacular. What do you find off about M9's screen?

Basically my number one priority is audio quality through jack (obviously).
[General Topics] ibrakalifa:
I see, but motorola products are always kinda late behind others, imho
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
if you want sound then the M9 is probably one of best sound out there...the speakers are EXCELLENT and headphone sound is MUCH better than my previous (S4) Samsung . The M9 display for me, seems.....just boring and really just unremarkable,.,i thought my old S4 display was probably almost better. ....

The M9 display doesnt seem as "luxurious" to look at as the S6 or Note 4, for example. Multi tasking is good on the M9. I never had overheat or crash or hang due to too many apps open. all were responsive and felt quick. i am not sure if antutu numbers are realy best score for speed because the M9 does feel very fast. for real world speed , i usually try test by encrypting a very large file, and you will really see the speed and stability of the device. (havent sen any youtube videos doing that speed test). i tried to encrypt a very large zip file rom and the M9 was a speed demon. and never hanged or forced closed or overheated. ...the M9 external SD card was one of only reason I got it instead of S6.

and as i said before if you do get an M9, check that the pixels are all ok..many had the dead pixel problem...and test "everything" before you leave the shop. also the M9 is not so "user friendly" if you want to cutomize roms compared to Samsung roms ......samsung devices is so easy. and the M9 still not really many custom roms (at the moment), compared with Samsung devices. eg there is still no Cyanogenmod for M9 at the moment ....And the M9 threads/forums are very 'quiet' compared with Samsung threads and M7/M8 threads apparently.

I have never any problem with camera at all. its relatively clear and sharp and never crashed..

M9,,,is a love-hate relationship for some of us..really depends on what is your "priority" in a phone. if its great Sound and external SD card then M9 maybe for you...
[General Topics] Abhishek B:
I want to buy a smartphone under 8000 suggest please...
[General Topics] obscuresword:
What currency ?
[General Topics] Abhishek B:
Rs,ruppes in india
[General Topics] eldoggor:
Guys what you recomend between a slighlty used LG G2 i Found at 220 usd or a brand new Asus Zenfone 2? I want something to take pictures every day, play action and racing games and super fast :)
[General Topics] zelendel:
I would say the g2. Only because there is some development going on. I also got one the other day for a steal at $75 so I maybe biased lol
[General Topics] eldoggor:
WOW, online? Where? Thanks
[General Topics] zelendel:
I got lucky finding a buddy that sold it to me but depending on where you look you can get a decent device for less the 200. I have seen tons of galaxy s4 for like 150 on Craigs list.
[General Topics] force70:
Nice! Man that's a steal for that device.

I loved my G2...one of the best devices I've ever had actually.

If it had more than 32g of internal storage id still have it for sure.

current devices: Nexus 6, Note 4, 3, 2, S3, OneX+
[General Topics] SpiralX15:
Thinking of buying a cheap starter device for Windows OS. How about Lumia 430?
[General Topics] bobbely:
Surely the new Nokia 8xx or 9xx.
[General Topics] hoeczek:
Maybe Motorola Moto X :D I have got new ZTE z5s mini so for now it's ok :D
[General Topics] XMPOW:
New iPone would be great. hahaha...:D
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
Wrong thread bro. Jokes here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=384841 :)
[General Topics] XMPOW:
:crying:must be a mistake
[General Topics] Abhishek B:
When the micromax yu yuphpria coming in stors ????
[General Topics] Dreamangel:
Hello guys since my samsung A5 was stolen ,i want to buy a new phone. Its for common daily use but i want a good camera and i want your help .i like these phone and i would like your opinion.

Lenovo k3 note

Meizu m1 note or meizu mx4 and

Xiaomi mi4 .

Thank you

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[General Topics] suyogg:
one plus one :highfive:
[General Topics] zdravkodubravec:
http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-s6-fastest-speed-test-620274/

Take a look at this article ...

:)
[General Topics] mobiusm:
I can't wait for the OnePlus 2!