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[General Questions and Answers] nifty_mats:
Both are winners IMO. But, if u ask me Z2 is better. I've used both fones side-by-side & I found Z2's performance to be better! One m8 lags just a lil bit while Z2 is buttery smooth.
[General Questions and Answers] JackDCalloway:
Hey guys, looking for a table but don't know what to buy. Doesn't have to be a high end flagship device, should have solid specs and custom roms ergo xda supported
[General Questions and Answers] hjli:
Device 101

Bigest screen: Samsung note 3 or mega

Easy to use: Android advance user, IOS average user.

Best bang for the buck: Nexus 7

Best bang for the buck wold wide: XiaoMi
[General Questions and Answers] aakash1996:
Hi! I am looking for a phone with good developer support and great performance. Price no bar. Personally I was considering Xperia z2 or z1. But if any other phone is better please advice me.
[General Questions and Answers] griffin_1:
Thank you for your help!

I can find "problems" in both of them and advantages in both of them. The z2 does seem to have better specs in terms of camera(20mp, great photos, video and 4k) and ram, but its a bit bigger(but that can be good for a bigger screen) and im guessing its kind of a fingerprint magnet on the back for the black version.

I do like the htc m8 design, except for the 2nd camera that doesnt look good there and the power/unlock button on the top. Then there is also the camera that is just 4MP, even though its a different kind of 4MP sensor, its still 4MP and some detail is lost when zooming,etc. However, is less fringerprint prone and from the reviews people say is more comfortable to hold.

So, i can find both good and bad on the devices lol And they are priced the same in my carrier, so i can't even use price as a fact. Decisions, decisions...
[General Questions and Answers] xXsquirr3lsXx:
Hey guys! Looking to buy myself an Android Tablet soon! Im looking for a tablet that has an unlockable bootloader (Custom ROMs, Recoveries, ETC.) Good performance, max price $400.
[General Questions and Answers] teddyd3vil:
Small

Looking for android phone with 3.5 inch screen but

4.4 KitKat or above

supports LTE

300 ppi or HD 720p

5 megapixel rear camera, existing front camera

at least 8gb internal storage and supports external sd cards OR 16gb internal storage

does not lag --> not sure what i need to ensure it doesn't lag, but happy with current phone with 1GB ram, 1.2 GHz CPU, and Snapdragon Qualcomm 400 processor
[General Questions and Answers] rohitarora27:
evga tegra note 7 ;) ... try waiting up for the new nexus tablet

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what better than nexus 7 or nexus 10 depending upon your size like

they both offer custom roms and uncountable tweaks
[General Questions and Answers] Karolus.Magnus:
Wait for the Nexus 8 (aka Nexus 9)
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Check your dreams, because that phone does not exist in the real world.

To my knowledge, there aren't any 3.5" HD/"Retina" Androids. Most, if not all 3.5" Androids are cheapos with low res screens and horrible other specs. Including a lack of LTE. There's a couple 4" LTE capable phones, but the ones I'm aware of are carrier specific, such as the Galaxy Light through T-Mobile, or The LG Optimus F3, with is through Sprint. Both have 480x800 screens (233ppi). The Droid Mini is a very nice phone with a 4.3" 720p screen and LTE, but only through Verizon. The undisputed king of smaller Androids is the Sony Xperia X1 Compact, also with a 4.3" 720p screen. EDIT: The HTC One Mini (M7) and Rezound have the same screens. So do a few Sony's (although the actual screen type differs).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_high-definition_smartphone_displays

Of course, there's the iPhone 4S, which has all the specs you want. But I'd be committing sacrilege to suggest that here.
[General Questions and Answers] VTCruzer:
New Phone?

I'm on Verizon and grabbing a smartphone for the first time. Narrowed it down to LG G2 or Droid Maxx. I know the Maxx has better battery life and the G2 takes better pictures, but how are they compared performance and feel-wise? Thanks in advance for any help!

EDIT: I'm not rooting whatever the new phone is btw. Thanks again!
[General Questions and Answers] Karolus.Magnus:
Let me refine my inquiry.

Which LG phones do you recommend according to these requirements? Note: It can be used

Musts:

Dual SIM

5mp (or better) camera

4" minimum screen size

1.0 ghz (or faster) CPU

JellyBean 4.1 (or higher version)

3G (LTE optional)

2.5 GB minimum (available) internal storage

32gb (or bigger) MicroSD supported

Maximum price US$200.00
[General Questions and Answers] teddyd3vil:
obscure brands?

I actually am looking for a cheapo phone but also with those specs, are my expectations too high?? I'm aware that the major brands don't carry such phones but was hoping someone would know of such a phone from a less well known brand:laugh: Thanks anyway! I currently have the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE, which has a 4" screen and 480x800 display, 233 ppi like the F3 and Galaxy Light. What does carrier specific mean? I'm not from the US. Also I think you mean the Xperia Z1 compact? That and the S4 Mini, One Mini, Rezound and Droid Mini all sound good (especially droid mini since it's cheap!), but i was hoping for something smaller :p Which other Sonys have the same screen? Just curious, only knew about z1 compact.

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According to prices from amazon

LG Optimus F7

both JB, LTE, 5MP, support 32 GB microsd

F7 - 1.5 GHz/4.7"/8GB internal storage $199

Current price unknown, but could be cheap now because released in 2013

F5 - 1.5 GHz/4.3"/8GB internal storage $285 at first release (no fm radio)

If you're willing to use int2ext to expand internal memory by using micro sd card, can consider

F3 - 1.2 GHz/4"/1.24GB available internal storage $79

F6 - 1.2 GHz/4.5"/4 GB internal storage $99

Not sure if those phones are still available because they're rather old so if willing to spend $100 more AND use int2ext,

L70 - KK, same as F6 otherwise, 1.5 GB available internal storage $299
[General Questions and Answers] Karolus.Magnus:
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Thanks, but, I think those aren't dual sim, right?
[General Questions and Answers] teddyd3vil:
Optimus L Series

Oh, yes, sorry didn't see the dual sim for some reason. You can try the optimus Lseries instead, particularly L5 II and L7 II, but the internal storage for both is only 4gb, not sure how much is available for user but some website says 2.4GB for the L7 II and shouldn't be that far off for the L5 II. The L70 above also comes with dual sim.

If you would consider a brand other than LG The Xiaomi Redmi series is perfect for your needs

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Was hoping for a miracle like xiaomi, except with LTE and a small size :p

my ideal size is actually the htc wildfire s, too bad it has a lousy processor and ram and doesn't support LTE. even if htc comes up with another wildfire s successor, i doubt it will be as small, sadly. I checked out the LTE bands and turns out my country only supports 1800 and 2600 LTE, so no droid mini for me. Or will it be unusable here even if i had 2100 because of some limitation from verizon?

My experience with the wildfire s was actually pretty bad, the touch screen digitizer all but broke down completely after only a year of use, and other people with budget htcs report the same problems. Anyway, don't really trust htc :(

Wow, the xperia V sounds good, wonder why I didn't research on it before buying ace 3? i'd have preferred it, even with it's larger size, because of the water resistance. maybe it was too old by then and weren't in any of the physical shops. i considered Xperia SP but didnt like the size still, haha I'm really picky about this. Wow, I look forward to the release of Z3C, both because the Z1C's price will drop and I want to see how much better smaller phones can get.

Thanks so much for your in depth info and sorry for the excessive quotes!
[General Questions and Answers] Davitos:
Looking for a cheap chinese phone with good audio quality and camera/video
[General Questions and Answers] D@re D€\/¡!:
can i go for unlocked Samsung galaxy s4 or nexus 4/5.

will i be able to install any custom Rom on it like cyanogenmod? :confused:
[General Questions and Answers] sbektic:
What is the best phablet at the moment?

What is the best phablet at the moment?
[General Questions and Answers] Mizraab:
Since LG G3 is in the market which fone should one buy from the list

1. Note 3

2. HTC One (M8)

3. LG G3

4. Xperia Z3

5. Galaxy S5

I am not interested in looks i want top notch glitch and lag free fone with no heating up issues. Is LG G3 a good fone? I am into using a lot of apps and games so the battery should be good too.

thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] sbektic:
I would wait for Note 4.
[General Questions and Answers] defttt:
Hey guys! I am looking to replace an old (hard bricked) Nexus 7 (2012) tablet (It's a long story, but basically I dropped it from a high place and the screen broke. I ordered a new screen and digitizer and when I put it back together, the screen won't turn on. The battery is for sure not dead and I have connected it to my computer. My computer recognizes it and I can explore whatever is on the SD card, which was nothing because I had flashed a new ROM on it and cleaned my SD card before I dropped it. I know that it is probably booting into Android, but the screen won't turn on. I have looked into it and as it looks, I am in quite a fix; hence looking to get a new tablet.) I am willing to spend 200-300 USD max. and have been looking around a bit but haven't settled on any single tablet, but generally speaking what I want in a tablet is:

Wifi only, no cell connectivity. I can tether my phone for that.

32 GB of storage

Easily rooted

Able to have a custom ROM and recovery

Fast CPU and GPU for mobile gaming (I really have no preference of Qualcomm over Nvidia but I have seen that those snapdragons are warp speed fast)

I really don't have a preference for screen size, but my budget will limit that anyway. I am eager to hear what you guys have to say!
[General Questions and Answers] PhilipTD:
Any truth to this?

http://youtu.be/_ffrngtnfmA
[General Questions and Answers] phillytemptation:
I'm currently using a galaxy s4 but my screen cracked. Thinking about just giving it to my cousin and picking up either an LG g2 or droid Maxx. Looking for something that has great battery life and both seem comparable. Although I'm curious if the Maxx will go for a lot longer on a custom room. Any thoughts on which I should go for?

Edit - should also mention that it looks like the g2 is going for cheaper on eBay right now.
[General Questions and Answers] Karolus.Magnus:
If you can spend money in the $300-ish dollar range, wait for the new Nexus tablet. I don't want to sound like a scratched vinyl record, but the truth must be said as many times is needed.
[General Questions and Answers] defttt:
First off, I'd like to thank you for replying so quickly. Rarely ever do I go on a forum and get a reply within the same day. Anyway, I suppose there has been a bit of a rumor going around that Google is going to make a Nexus 8 Device, but how much better will it be than the 2013 version of the Nexus 7?

The Nexus 7 (2013) gets a solid 10562 in 3Dmark's Ice Storm Unlimited and 5847 in quadrant. Although those scores are high, and I like the design of the new Nexus 7, I have been looking at the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4. I haven't looked at any in-depth performance comparisons just yet, but I just want to know if it will really be worth the wait.

Summary: The 2nd generation Nexus 7 blows the first generation out of the water, is there any reason to believe that this rumored "Nexus 8" will do the same?
[General Questions and Answers] griffin_1:
Any more feedback on which one to pick? Now im also considering the Oneplus One ( unsure about the size, maybe its to big for me but i will see) and the s5 ( its a 50$ more than the m8 and z2 but if its worth it i will invest that extra money?
[General Questions and Answers] satyawan0307:
Htc 816 or Siny Xperia z

hello friends i want to buy phone between htc 816 and sony xperia z and i dont want to replace it within comming nxt 2 years:silly: ........so plzzz tell me which will be best for me as both the phones are at same price in my country:D .......and i am fine with rooting the phone after end of companies update to phone :fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
LG G2 is a significant update over the Droid Maxx, and the fact that it's available cheaper is shocking!

Definitely go for it. People have appreciated it's battery life quite often.

Also if battery is your sole need, might wanna consider Moto G too.

It's not as powerful as the above two, but I've seen my dad pull it 2-3 days on one charge (3-4hr SOT, 1-2hr voice calls)

OnePlus One is quite far from reality, it keeps running into manufacturing snags and other delays.

So waiting for it might pay soon, or might pay an year later. Also it's an invite only thing for now, don't know what's up with that.

Anyhow, between S5, Z2 & M8, it's a tough call because they're all the current flagships of 3 prevalent companies.

None of the 3 will have the slightest performance issues,

But from what I've read around, S5 is the least favored (gimmicky heart sensor stuff, same old crap design, now in band-aid form, plasticky feel)

The Z2 is the camera friendly's favorite.

The HTC is quite favored, due to it's classy body, great speakers and Sense UI.

Al of them have heavy powered chipsets, so will heat a bit when overused or while gaming, some say HTC heats more due to the metal body. It's nothing you should base your decision on though.

So pick your device based on your use.

Among the 2, Xperia Z is better, but it's older, which means Kitkat might be probably it's last update.

So if you don't mind slapping CM's Android L, CM12 I think, get the Z.
[General Questions and Answers] Karolus.Magnus:
For example, among the many upgrades, the new Nexus tablet is supposed to be 64-bit.
[General Questions and Answers] griffin_1:
Thank you for your detailed reply.

The s5 is not my favorite either, the construction, design and ui, its just all the same and i probably wouldn't feel like a new experience since im using a s3 now. Also the flaps for the usb would annoy me so i would probably need to remove those or try to get a qi case(whcih are expensive.) Only considered the s5 because of the camera, it has been showing some good results from what i have seen.

My problem with the z2 is the overheating, it seems to cause to much heat when using even other apps and functions besides the 4k recording - even in regular photos or 1080p video sometimes. I haven't read as much complains on the htc, maybe it doesn't heat up as much as the z2 but like you said, its a noticible heat because of the metal.

Its not easy lol
[General Questions and Answers] satyawan0307:
in my region only dual sim version of htc 816 is available.......so in future will i see any custom roms for this dual sim version,as i have seen lots of developers dont support usually dual sim phone :rolleyes:
[General Questions and Answers] sbektic:
I think note 3 is the best
[General Questions and Answers] defttt:
What are the implications of having a 64-bit processor other than being able to assign more than 4GB of ram? I know that most desktop processors today are 64 bit, but what kind of performance increases (other than the most obvious RAM allocation issue) does this imply?:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] martijnn2:
The xiaomi mi pad would be my choice if i have to buy a new tablet
[General Questions and Answers] jaw2floor:
*snip*
[General Questions and Answers] Karolus.Magnus:
64-bit processes by their own nature, apart from any RAM size, are much considerable faster than 32-bit ones.

Any higher bit is a must for speed lovers. This is a fact in how computers work, be it also in mobile computing.
[General Questions and Answers] sumankishan:
go for android phones

go for android phone. moto g and moto X are becoming rage with their great looks nand reasonable pricing.
[General Questions and Answers] cacing32:
Unfortunately moto g doesnt have extra slot for storage (memory card) :(
[General Questions and Answers] TiTAN-O-One:
Hey guys, is there a good phone that costs $300? Id like a good display and camera for the price. :)
[General Questions and Answers] ATHATH:
I am looking for a tablet that functions as a good PDF reader in portrait mode in which I no longer have to zoom each and every page to make the text appear bigger. I am thinking of the tab pro and note pro 12.2 but I am put off by its steep price. Any other alternatives?
[General Questions and Answers] username1234321:
Moto G vs Zenfone 5?

Or any other around ₹15k?
[General Questions and Answers] Salamin1:
Hello, everyone! I'm writing here because I can't decide between a Moto G and a Huawei Ascend P6. They both cost the same right now in my country, unfortunately I can't afford a more expensive phone. I'm planning on not rooting and flashing roms until the guarantee expires. I've read that the P6 has an old processor which is not optimized, and that it lags and overheats. Is that true?

I don't want to play games and do heavy stuff, I have my N7 for that.

Any help will be really useful! Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Dual SIM's do get low dev support, and usually have just 2-3 custom ROM's.

But you can always flash a single SIM rom. You'd lose dual SIM capabilities though.

Xiaomi Mi3 (MIUI) or Moto G (AOSP)?

Xiaomi Mi3?

And between the 2 you mentioned, the Zenfone 5 is a better option, but Moto G is tested and supported.

So if you don't mind risks go for the Zenfone 5, if you want a safe bet, go for the G.

The P6 is a superior device, but think of it as 2014's high end device.

Moto G is 2014's top mid range.

So P6 is a better choice unless you absolutely want official updates. Because kitkat might be it's last one. You most likely would continue to get XDA support though.
[General Questions and Answers] satyawan0307:
i heard abt xperia z that its screen gets cracked while kept in pant....is it real:confused:.......does it will sustain my normal use & withstand normal pressures ......does this problem is present in all xperia z or limited amount ......or if i buy it how can save it from being cracked on screen:(......does leather cover decreases it probablity?
[General Questions and Answers] phazer11:
Ok. I'm going in the store today. I was thinking of picking up an S5 based on earlier recommendations when I realized how many Samsung phones I'd bought in the last 6-7 years (4).

I noticed they have the LG G3 for $99 is it any good. I assume it's fairly new release (think I saw May something) since it doesn't have much ROM support.

They have the ASUS Padfone for $199 is it any good? For reference my favorite tablet is the Transformer Series. I know it doesn't have much in the way of stuff right now but I assume that's just because it's new?

They also have an S5/S5 Active for $199 as well as an HTC M8 for $199

The killer will probably be the camera. I want the phone to have a good one.
[General Questions and Answers] sumankishan:
Can also consider Asus Zenfone 5

Quite true. they do not have extra slot. u can also consider Asus Zenfone 5 which will be available online soon. for better insight, read

www(dot)price-hunt.com/blog-new/content/moto-g-vs-asus-zenfone-5-close-fight

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Huwaei Ascend phone is not available in India. Moto G might be better
[General Questions and Answers] TiTAN-O-One:
Actually, im choosing this for my sister, she doesn't root and etc so I'd either recommend her a Xiaomi Mi3, SGS3 or HTC ONE X+. Which is a better choice?
[General Questions and Answers] tjsimmons:
Hey guys! I'm currently on an LG G2 and am eligible for a (cheap) AT&T Next upgrade. What phone should I get? Leaning towards the One M8, but I'm open to anything!
[General Questions and Answers] darkmystel:
The Mi3 :D best hardware of the lot n probably the cheapest as well :D

If only I had waited 2 months :(

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I seriously love the g2 :D n I don't think I would change it anytime soon of I hag one, maybe for a g3 it the prices are that good :D
[General Questions and Answers] Mouratti:
Hello Guys

Can anyone, recommend one of this phones?

Jiayu S2 2gb Ram

THL t100 S iron man

Or Zopo (last model)

I want a good phone, with a good battery and camera, around the 5 or 5.5 inch, and Dual Sim

Any suggestions?
[General Questions and Answers] doc_fx:
Hey guys...anyone on here with any experience with oppo find 7??
[General Questions and Answers] chasehammer:
My wife needs a new phone. Her Galaxy S Relay is about to kick the bucket.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on a phone with a physical keyboard, we are on T-Mobile. Trying to stay away from the t-mobile brand phones if possible. It HAS to have a slide out keyboard or else she will flip out
[General Questions and Answers] beautybeas:
Can anyone suggest me about lg vu 2 smartphone...
[General Questions and Answers] GreenCloud:
buy

What you think about LG G3. I plan to buy it, but i have some doubts.
[General Questions and Answers] spanitzer:
Moto G or LG L9 II?
[General Questions and Answers] omkarroxx:
Xolo Play Tegra Note (OR) Dell Venue 8 ??

Major differences are:

XOLO -VS- Dell

"1.8 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 4 - 4-PLUS-1 Cortex-A15" -VS- "2 GHz Intel Atom Z2580 Dual Core"

1GB -VS- 2GB RAM

both have 1280 x 800 Res but Xolo is 7 inch while dell has 8inch display

You can see full spec comparison here: http://www.flipkart.com/tablet/compare?ids=TABDR3JN8AKZNT4Y,TABDUWHBJPUJY3MY&storeId=tyy/hry

Please Advise!
[General Questions and Answers] Marvido:
I am really confused about the chineese tablets, and having a hard time to decide what to go for.

Theres this cool, but expensive Ramos i10 pro with dual boot. But dont know if i would ever use windows 8.1 on a tablet unless there is some special gaming experience i dont know about, in terms of game titles not seen on android.

Cube talk 9x is nice and was almost decided to go for this one.

Chuwi v99i very similar to cube talk 9x but with intel inside.

And the Teclast x98 3g also with intel.

What i need is a family tablet, that would be mainly used for browsing, gaming, movies (mostly streamed), cartoon reading, gps and 3g, and around 10 inch with great screen. Now i am certain all of the above can do this, but im getting that naggy thing that i want the best possible in the price range of the cube talk 9x. But i also find the Ramos i10 pro interesting with its dual boot system.

As i think they all can serve my purposes, maybe i should let it all come down to the screen and reasonably fair sound ?

Hope some one in here got some inputs they would like to share, and help me and others out.

I am not in to rooting, as i only done it once with a pipo s1 a couple of years ago. And i am not even sure if it would benefit my tablet needs at all, but all things can change over time
[General Questions and Answers] jayc137:
Tegra Note
[General Questions and Answers] asimmerchant786:
Guys my budget is around 45k rupees/750$ what smartphone should i buy, my priority is gaming so good battery life is recommended
[General Questions and Answers] GreenCloud:
LG

Now i deside to buy LG G3. But... i am not sure about vol buttons on rear side.
[General Questions and Answers] v.kr.sharma91:
device buy

which device i should prefer- MOTO E or HTC desire C...??:cyclops: