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[General Topics] SirVer:
Those should only affect that bad batch of serial numbers, right? Covered by warranty, too, but that's something you probably want to avoid, right? Unfortunately, there aren't really any other options with similar specs and removable battery, so you'd be sacrificing the latter. Of course, you could try the G5, but if you're looking for hardware reliability, you're probably better off with something from last year, so you know if there are any major defects.

Check out the Huawei Mate 8 - as long as you don't mind the UI, it's even more capable than the M9. The Xiaomi Mi4s could be an option if the bands are compatible with where you live, though again, only if you don't mind the UI. If you want something closer to stock, or more dev-friendly, the Z5 line might be worth considering; normally, I'd warn you about the SD810 it uses, but you're coming from an M9, so I'm guessing you either haven't had any problems, or got used to them.

I can't think of any other phones with comparable specs and a micro SD slot - these seem to be your only options.

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I haven't used it, so I won't comment, but XDA has a review of it, in case you didn't know:

http://www.xda-developers.com/honor-5x-xda-review/
[General Topics] elia222:
I want to change my GS6.

I need a phone with a good battery and more developer friendly than the s6.

I'm thinking to get a Nexus 6P for 399€ or to wait for the HTC 10. Any suggestions?
[General Topics] TheSynysterLG:
Im stuck with the G4 till at least next year or the end of this one, will make a good summer beater haha, hoping to see maybe a BLU premium phone released or for Huawei to make something else with a crazy battery like the ascend mate 2 I had previously. Almost picked up the S6 but thats suicide with that battery. Atleast the G4 can run the Zerolemon 8500mah battery I picked up for it haha
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
In my opinion , the M10 is ugly based on last leaks , i would go with the 6p but you can wait to see how the M10 will be , it will be annouced soon.
[General Topics] IAmLucky:
again, it will be not m10, but just HTC 10, no "M" letters. I dont like design with that fat, round back and with their stripes... They must work about something.
[General Topics] trinilu27:
What no g5 in ur future?..ha ha in love my g4 but no way in hell I'd move up to the g5 just to move down in screen size....looks just like they put lg guts in a galaxy s5...
[General Topics] TheSynysterLG:
Im really not all that crazy about the G4. I mean its a good phone but it doesn't feel perfect for me. Like its lacking something. Could be screen size but I'm not sure. And thats so true. What phone would you currently give your g4 up for?
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
After my experience with my HTC M9, which died for no reason at all (after a normal power down after normal usage could not reboot, just black screen ). I would definitely not get the M10 (HTC10). I would get the Nexus immediately if it had external SD card. For me, I am beginning to like the S7 , but at the moment there is not much development support being so new....So my thinking now is I might "go back" and get a Note 4 (removable battery "plus" external SD card slot and good dev support, AFAIK).

Anyone had any major issues with Note 4?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Yeah i know it will be HTC 10 i write too quickly lol ?
[General Topics] force70:
I bought my note 4 the day it was available for sale and its been perfect ever since.

sent from my Nexus 6P, Note 5, Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] 350Rocket:
It's always frustrating to have a failure, but by that thought process I should never get another LG because my g2 LCD died, my Nexus 4 sim card reader died, and no Samsung because my s3 charging port failed and the battery needed replacements before it should have IMO. And the s3 had the sudden death syndrome going on back when they were newer. I haven't heard of many m8 or m9 failures to be honest so it could just be an unlucky one.
[General Topics] SirVer:
From what I've heard, the Note 4 actually doesn't have very good development - some models don't even have root. Looking at the subforum, I see a lot of stock based ROMs, and not many CM/AOSP based ones, which might be a red flag.

If you're going back a step, the G3 is also a good choice - almost as powerful as the Note 4, and has way better development, AFAIK.
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
for me, I think the point is, if you pay $500 to almost $900 for a phone, you expect stability and quality. Not hardware failure so soon.
[General Topics] SirVer:
Perfectly right. However, you have to remember that no manufacturing process if perfect, and even if 99.9℅ of sold devices work as they should, there's still that 0.01℅, and that someone or the other is going to draw the short straw. AFAIK, there haven't been any widespread reports of M9 failures, which means that you were probably just unlucky - it's very improbable that it would happen to you again. I understand wanting to avoid the G4, as it has more affected devices, but that wouldn't disqualify the G5, would it?

Note that I'm not saying that ignoring the HTC 10 for now is a bad idea - if you're looking for hardware reliability, it's always best to let the market test the waters for you before jumping in yourself; I'm simply pointing out the problems with shunning a company based on one-off problems (if these were consistent, it'd be a different story), even if the problems are with something you sank a lot of cash into. That's exactly what the concept of warranty was created for, isn't it?
[General Topics] force70:
Well if you buy and AT&T or Verizon device of course there's hardly anything, bootloaders are locked (and why anyone one this site would buy either I have no idea).

That said the Tmo, international and my Canadian note 4 has had plenty of development since the early release days.

sent from my Nexus 6P, Note 5, Nexus 6 or Note 4
[General Topics] trinilu27:
Good question...truth is I have not owned to many high end phones (flagship)..ill bet if easily ownd 50 smart phones and off hand I can say g2/g3/g4 ...galaxy s 3,4 and just sold my s5...those are the only flagship devices I have owned...but I can say id give my g4 for an s7 (keep ur s6) ..a few of my friends have the v10 and wow that's a hell of a phone....but after hanging out on xda. And hearing everyone talk about there Chinese phones, I think that's where I mite look for my next phone, unless I can find another Used flagship device for a good deal....because of the pile of hard bricked phones I have I don't like to spend more then 200$ on a phone....I can take a perfectly good working phone and fix it untill is broken...I'm getting better or not so wreckless but yea.....I thing I like my g4 because I see so many improvements over the g3....I loved my s5 other then it was on mm so no root...and I could not get past the small screen. Same bugs me about the g5..screen size is important to me...and iv never owed a note but I'd love to...plus nothing holds its resale value like a note.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
The V10 is so underrated , this phone is a beast
[General Topics] trinilu27:
Agreed. Between the v10 and s7... I'd say 2 best pbones money can buy....if you have the money...I'm with Cricket so no upgrades...I have to pay full price and just don't have the 8 or 9 hundred laying around for a new phone ...
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
Hi guys,

I'm about buying a new phone.

I don't wanna spend much money, 300 euro is total max (I'd rather spend less)

I want to have the phone which takes nice photos, nice audo quality on headphones, no laggin, good durability on crashes (SGS3 was dropped so many times, still no digitizer crash)

I'm thinking about SGS5, nexus 5/5x, Huawei 8P

Any other good phones?

Better to take SGS5 or SGS5 Neo?

How about knox, is there any posibility to run custom rom without changing the flag?

Greetings ;)
[General Topics] TheSynysterLG:
I wouldnt consider the nexus's at all. Id shoot for the lowest priced 4k video and 1440p screen option you can find. Which may be the G4 but if you can find other options take those lol without a custom rom on my variant of the g4. Im stuck stock which is fine, but isnt any fun haha

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This may be your best bet. Camera is good, fingerprint, 1440p screen. Perfect phone for your price range http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0161...12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=blu
[General Topics] SirVer:
You usually don't have to worry about headphone sound quality, most phones these days do pretty well with that; look up the device review on GSMArena to see if it's an exception.

I don't think you can get either of the new Nexus devices at that price, and the Nexus 5 camera is decent, but not good by modern standards. The Nexus 6 may be an option if you can find a good deal for it (some of the others here could probably help with that), but I seem to remember something about its camera being mediocre? I don't know what that's comparing to, though, and it definitely does better than the S3. I don't know how the pricing of the S5 goes, so no comment there.

About durability: the fact of the matter is, no phone can be said to be durable. I don't know about the digitizer specifically, but I think it would be better to just prevent damage to the screen in the first place, by investing in a tempered glass protector and a good case. I got my G3 (which has most of what you want) and an Otterbox Defender case for ~$300, which is about €270, right? I know that a bulky case is not ideal, but there's really no other way to be sure, because the same device that survives a thousand falls from one hand might break completely with one fall from another.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Again with 300$ you can get plenty of amazing devices : LG G3 , Nexus 5x , OPO , OPX , Moto X 2014 , Moto X play ( a little bit more than 300€ ) , Nexus 6 and and and..etc.

I dont recommend the S5 , i was excited to have one and i bought it , it is a great phone with tons of features but it lags so much , FP is a mess..etc. Happy now that i sold it
[General Topics] udo 240:
Without any community Support....
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
yeah, u're right, I so overstated about durability, just I meant that, that e.g my friend has Asus Zenfone and after fall from about 50 cm screen didn't work (no glass broken, just screen didn't displayed anything)

yeah, i know that i can get plenty of good phones, just I can't decide which will be the best.

All old flagships' prizes are kinda low right now, so there is lots of to choose

What's OPO / OPX?
[General Topics] Planterz:
OnePlus One, OnePlus X. OnePlus is a recent start-up (kinda - they're an independent subsidiary of Oppo), committed to offering excellent hardware at the lowest possible prices, since they don't waste money on elaborate advertising campaigns, but rather word of mouth.
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
Wow, i checked them out. They have seriously good hardware and I like a prize. But currently there is no devices avaible (oneplus page).

But if I bought it, how with warianty?

How about Xperia z3?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
The Z3 is a great device with superb battery life.
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
Yeah, but how about camera? I read many about its disadvantages and cause was camera firmware. Is it possible to improve its working?

And I have a question about screen in water. It's problem in hardware or in firmware? (that It's unuseable in wet condition)

It's fixed in Z3+, but snapdragon 810...
[General Topics] SirVer:
Don't know about the camera, but most most smartphone displays get wonky when wet, so it's probably a hardware design flaw rather than a defect. Not worth getting the Z3+ for - it has serious overheating issues, unlike some other devices with the 810, like the Nexus 6P.
[General Topics] Planterz:
It's not a design flaw, and certainly not a defect. It's simply a nature-of-the-beast sort of thing. A capacitive touchscreen senses touches by your finger (or whatever) by sending a small amount of voltage through the screen, and then your finger, which conducts electricity, registers on the screen. If it's wet from rain, it's getting a bunch of "touches", and if it's underwater, basically the whole screen is being "touched". The alternative is resistive touchscreens (which respond to pressure), and nobody's going to want that on their phones anymore. Software can sometimes aid capacitive touchscreens, like if they detect if your palm is touching the side (ala Samsung "Edge" devices), but there's limitations to that simply because of how the technology works. Maybe there's a better alternative that'll come in the future, or a combination of technologies, but we're not there yet (and believe you me that there's companies working on it).
[General Topics] SirVer:
I thought there were already phones that had displays that work fine when wet? I'm pretty sure I heard of one just recently (think it was the new Kyocera?). That's what I meant when I said design flaw: the decision to not use one of those displays on a waterproof phone.
[General Topics] MaxxSound:
Nexus

I have been an HTC Desire user for years. I want a Nexus. I need more information before I can make that decision. I have used this forum in the past and know the answers can be found here.

What I am looking for is a phone with regular phone features. I want to root. Remove bloatware. Add Kali Linux. I don't want to "run outta room" when I add software.
[General Topics] SirVer:
Almost any Nexus would fit that bill - the only filter to use here would be budget. Then again, rooting the newer Nexii is a bit more of a hassle, AFAIK, because of dm-verity and stuff, so maybe the 64G Nexus 6? Which brings me to: when you say Kali, do you mean the desktop version, or Nethunter? 'Cause Nethunter is available for the 6, but not the 5X/6P yet. It's available for the OnePlus One too, which can be considered to be a sort of pseudo-Nexus with how open it is, so that may be a candidate.
[General Topics] MaxxSound:
Interesting. I was just over at the NetHunter site and did not yet get to the version it would work on. Thank you for that. I did not mean the Kali desktop version. I did not know how specific to get with my opening question. Because the Nexus 6 will run the NetHunter, I will start googling that direction to see what I can find out.
[General Topics] CanibelZ:
Hi guys!

I want to buy a new phone, but I haven't followed the upcoming phones lately, so I am really confused now. :(

The cost does not really matter, because i want to use it for some years, but a mid-range cost would be ideal. Preferences: 5"-5,5" display, great battery, nice audio quality on headphones, usuable camera (doesn't need the best one), great multitask and fingerprint scanner, but the last one is optional. I don't play much games, but a power user on different apps.

Thanks!
[General Topics] obscuresword:
What do you consider as being an acceptable mid range cost?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
But you missed the most important part , what is your budget ?
[General Topics] CanibelZ:
Sorry, i mean mid-range cost 200-350$.
[General Topics] obscuresword:
How about the Nexus 5x?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
With 350$ you can get a high end , LG G4 , Oneplus One , Nexus 6...etc.
[General Topics] CanibelZ:
Thanks guys! Nexus phones are really expensive here, don't know why... And between OnePlus Two and Asus Zenfone 2? I can buy them relatively cheap and OnePlus One won't fit me, because it does not have LTE B20.
[General Topics] obscuresword:
One Plus 2 is better than the Zenfone 2 imo.
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
Oneplus 2 is better imo too.
[General Topics] 1ondroid:
How does the OPPO R7 plus compare with M9 or G4?

also noticed OppoR7plus has Cyanogenmod support. feedback anyone?
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
M9 and G4 all the way.
[General Topics] SirVer:
The XDA Portal has reviews on both those devices, and I highly recommend you read them, if you haven't already; they go beyond pretty much every other review site except AnandTech. You can find them on Google pretty easily.

IMO, both these devices might suit you, and for different reasons: the Zenfone 2, because it doesn't throttle or overheat even with extended use (good for a power user), and has NFC and an SD slot, none of which the OPT can claim; however, the OPT has a more powerful SoC, a very nice fingerprint sensor, a better stock ROM, and is more developer friendly. You'll have to choose the one that fits your use case better.

P.S. I'm assuming you're talking about the 4/64 OnePlus Two, because I don't think you want to torture yourself with 16 gigs of non-expandable storage.

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Definitely M9 and G4 - their processors are in another league. The 615 can't be trusted to hold up for very long, and will likely start lagging much sooner than either the 808 or 810 will. Unless you can get the R7plus for cheaper? Budgetary constraints can change things a bit.
[General Topics] s-f-r-j:
Hello,

I am thinking about upgrading my Samsung S3 to something better/faster/newer.

I am located in Canada, looking for unlocked phone (new).

Budget is around 600-700CAD(with/or without tax +- $150)

What would you recommend me? I would like to be able to use custom room / to root it, i am used to CyanogenMod, but, it can be different ROM of course.

I was looking into something like this:

Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo

.... after some re-search, it looks like there is no custom ROM for this phone? or i am blind.

What would you recommend me, please? tnx!

P.s.

I am fan of Samsung phone's.

Big thanks!
[General Topics] simonbigwave:
agree. especially International Note 4, seems to have good development...Note 4 is definitely high on my list. After my M9 died and my friends HTC died also, for me I might stick to Samsung or other next time. Never had any problems with my old S4.
[General Topics] srv.abhishek:
Hello,

I have s3 international model for about 3 years now. I had a very satisfying experience with it considering the ROM and Kernel development and support

I am planning to change phones: in your advice which would be a good one

1. I am looking in 300-450 $ range ( I had purchased S3 for 28,000 INR)

2. I had looked into Nexus, HTC, and Sony but could not reach a definite conclusion

3. My typical usage is Whatsapp, FB, games like Swordigo, BeastQuest, etc, Browsing, youtube.... typical usage you know

4. A good development support is definitely needed as it extends phone's shelf life
[General Topics] SirVer:
OnePlus One, OnePlus Two, LG G3, off the top of my head. Xperia devices in general have good dev support, but are more expensive than similar hardware from other companies. Still, if you can find a Z2/Z3 in your budget, it'll last you a good long while. Oh, also check out the ZUK Z1 - don't know if it's available here in India, but it's got the same basic specs as the OnePlus One (including Cyanogen), but with a fingerprints sensor and a 4000 mAh battery, which you might appreciate.
[General Topics] srv.abhishek:
thank you.. i had one plus 2 in mind but one of my team mates has it and is complaining a lot about battery life.. what is your opinion there? I could see that one plus 2 has a very good development support...

also what is your opinion on HTC Desire Series
[General Topics] SirVer:
One of my friends has it too, and he's generally been happy with it. If I remember correctly, he said his battery was good - the only issue is the heating. It gets warm sometimes, and that's on usage that seems lighter than yours (no games and stuff); probably not what you want if you're a heavy gamer.

I always thought the Desire series was overpriced for the hardware it was offering - I've always been able to find better for the price. You're mainly paying for design and brand name, there (and build quality? Don't know about that). I have no idea how development for those devices are - I guess it would depend on the specific model, especially since some of them use MediaTek, if I remember correctly.
[General Topics] NeoMatrixJR:
Looking for opinions on next STOCK phone

Good afternoon all! I have a question and looking for some help on deciding on my next phone....

I have some time, I'm on contract until August with Sprint.

I'm looking (please don't shoot me!) for the best

STOCK

experience next time around. (Shock, gasping, faint, etc.) I know! I know...totally wrong question on here. I've enjoyed years of playing with my phones and tablets from attempting android on the HTC Mogul (yeah...that happened!) to custom roms and rooting everything I can. But life's getting complicated and I just don't have the time to keep up with ROM updates and I want things like Google Pay to work. :( I need something that has a good stock experience that isn't prone to needing fixes from the community. Small things like every phone I've had needing volume adjustments or sharpening fixes that require root. What's the best out there for "just works"? I've most recently owned the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the LG G3 and liked both phones a lot, however both have been rooted/flashed with custom roms.

Thanks for all suggestions!
[General Topics] Planterz:
In addition to the other ones already suggested, the Nexus 6 would fit if it's not too big for you, as would the Nexus 5X. The OnePlus One would be a good choice too, I think. It's older, but it'll still be perfectly good for at least a couple more years, and the money you save by going under your budget could be applied to something new sooner (ie: a year or 2 from now, get something newer, rather than expecting 3+ years out of it). That's been my favorite approach. I went from (nearly free) Nexus 4 to OnePlus One to Nexus 6. If I went with the latest-and-greatest, I'd have spent several hundred dollars more, and apart from the mediocre battery life of the Nexus 4, I've never had any performance complaints. There's nothing the Nexus 6P can do (minus fingerprint scanner) that my Nexus 6 or OnePlus One can't except score higher on benchmarks. Even my venerable Nexus 4 can still play any game you can download thanks to the 720p resolution (until the battery craps out).

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Are you sticking with Sprint?

Obviously, the answer is Nexus. Whichever one you prefer. Motorola is a close second, as they're basically stock with but a few additions that you may or may not find useful. And Motorola is quicker than others with updates since it's close to stock. Unlocked is the way to go, if that's an option. I don't know how Sprint is with Motorola, but the more recent Nexuses can be used with Sprint even though they're unlocked. If you can switch to T-Mobile (I'm guessing you like Sprint for unlimited data), the possibilities greatly increase because they're GSM. If you're sticking with Sprint, Nexus or Moto X is the way to go. If you have to get the phone by renewing a contract or doing a payment plan or howeverthehell they're doing it now, you're kinda SOL if you want to be stock. Unless you're willing to switch to an iPhone. It might be blasphemous to even suggest that here, but maybe you should consider it. It "just works", has Google Pay, and will get updates quickly without carrier interference.
[General Topics] Domin_PL:
Guys seriously I have no idea what finally should I buy. I think about xperia Z3, I like this phone, price is almost OK (but could be lower), but I'm not sure to this.

I'm afraid of e.g camera taking photos bad quality (s3 on stock was taking wonderfull photos)

Budget: ~270 Euro
[General Topics] Soufiansky:
With 270€ you can get all the phones i talked about before , take a look 2 pages back.
[General Topics] paolo2331:
BTW if you're worried about photo quality, forget it with Z3. My girl has a Z3C and takes wonderful photos, either with Sony or Samsung you can't go wrong about the camera