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[General Questions and Answers] SeanyRyan:
I go through a lot of phones and have had quite a few different foldables. At the moment I just cannot decide between the Galaxy Z Fold 5, or the Google Pixel Fold.

I am not worried about the weight of the Pixel Fold as I have had a Surface Duo 2 which is about the same weight.

The thing is, I worry that if I get the Pixel Fold I will end up doing mostly everything with the wider outer screen and hardly using the inner screen. With the Z Fold 5 you would tend to do a few things on the narrow front screen, but use the internal screen a lot more. They are both quite expensive, and I would hate to end up with the wrong choice.

Any help you can offer would be most gratefully received. :)
[General Questions and Answers] Levi4cyber:
Hi, looking to buy the 'cheapest' phone that can be bootloader unlocked and magisk rooted?

I want to mod and experiment, I'm absolutely looking for cheap I don't care about anything else. It can be an old used device.
[General Questions and Answers] bearhugger:
Choosing Rugged/Armoured phone​

I've had many phones...like any one else. Being out doorsy, landscaper and hands like dinner plates. I've broken all off them at some point. Armoured phones seems like a safe choice, but are they a viable option as an unlocked phone on "being your own phone" plans

Do you have some insights on

- software updates

- prefered Android version

- brand

Thank you in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] bearhugger:
The armoured phones looks like a solid choice for battery life and extra features like night vision and flir. I like the the Mil STD 810, IP68/69 ratings. Some brands are Nulefone, Blackview, AGM, Doogee, but all seem like grey market phones.

Not sure why they are not more popular. Of coarse they are a bit heavier.

Thanks for helping me out!
[General Questions and Answers] Tiberius Melanith:
hey there help is highly appreciated!

I am searching for a smartphone that is rooted without big problems

I am currently owning a oneplus 9 pro and I will soon be able to choose a new one because of my new contract with T-Mobile.

I can choose any kind of smartphone, for example

redmagic 8s pro

or even a new Oneplus [even though oneplus is legally not allowed to sell to germany because of copyright that they broke]

that aside, I obviously want an android it doesn`t need to be expensive or any kind of special deal, but I would love if the experience is butter smooth, and I also love new tech, I can also wait up to half a year before deciding without any negative to my contract, so if there is a smartphone on the horizon that is absolutly "WAIT AND GET THAT" then I am all in. The only thing that is importand for me is.

How easy is it too root and how good does it feel to use?

also standart stuff:

-GPS / 5G etc etc etc
[General Questions and Answers] sanjeevmansotra:
Which Android will be the best competition for the iPhone 15?​

Hello, I'm Sanjeev Mansotra from Dubai.

What do you think iPhone 15 has been launched is it worth buying?

IOS 17 has been updated with new features Should I buy an iPhone or go for an Android phone?

Please suggest me!
[General Questions and Answers] nierewa:
Smartphone with the best camera up to 250€

Hi,

use a Redmi Note 10 Pro.

The phone is dropped and the glass of the camera is shattered. So I need a new one.

What is the best replacement for my Redmi? Up to 250€

The smartphone should have a good camera an TWRP and Custom Rom support.

Triple-SIM-Slot for SIM 1 + SIM 2 + microSD is needed.

Can you guys give me some advice?

Thanks a lot :)
[General Questions and Answers] V1perGHG:
Hi!

Im searching for a new android phone. I have a few things I'd really like on my new phone:

-5g connectivity

-8gb ram or more

-256gb (128gb if it has a microsd slot)

-good cpu and gpu

-atleast custom recovery support

-min. 4500mah battery

-good camera

-ultrawide cam

-maybe fast charging

i found the redmi note 11 pro plus 5g and i think it meets my needs but i wanted to ask here to be safe.

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] abraarukuk:
Huawei mate 60 pro
[General Questions and Answers] jos_031:
I am looking for an Android phone, that should have the latest Android 13, I should be able to install, WhatsApp, Slack, Gmail, Outlook, ability to open office documents and PDF, Authenticator, banking apps. QR code reader and a few others, but remove all social media, YouTube browsers, etc., and pure professional devices even somehow need to remove Play Store to avoid temptations to install. how to achieve this, maybe I can disallow the banking app since rooting may not be possible, better if it is stock Android, since I am not using it for photography or anything else, investing in pixels is not wise, and all apps are basic so no need of high-end devices but should be fast for the services, maybe a midsegment? It should also be available in India, with 4g compatibility is minimum, 5g is a welcome, wifi AX or AXE is also needed
[General Questions and Answers] Skinswontmakeyoupro:
Hello Everyone first off i start by saying im from europe

So far i been looking on google pixel 6/6a/7/7a and Samsung A53 my price range is 300-500 dollar/euro or more depend on the help.

What i want and need from my phone is me being able to remove the possibilty of me being spyed on or tracked by law enforcement etc while still being able to use it like normal. I heard pixel truly blocks out everything when use of airplane mode. I do not want others to be able to listen on my microphone when its off etc. Yeah you get the print haha

And yeah a decent camera.

I have read that the pixel phones give full access to make that happen i guess by graphneos etc?

But will it be possible to achive the same privacy/security with a Samsung A53 etc or any other in the price range.

Like is it possible with custom roms? using Universal Android Debloater? Or is the pixel phones the only ones that i can use to achive my goal? I still want to be able to use bank apps etc etc.

I’m geting back to a normal life so i Will get help from a place that helps people like me. So i ask here to make the right choice. I know it Will take time before they Will stop the spy on me. It sounds wierd i know. But ofc geting back and show everyone that im a new person Will take time. Thanks for helping me out and sorry for the mushy text
[General Questions and Answers] ashayalmighty:
Hello eveyone!

I am looking forwad to upgrade from my Redmi note 4 and I'd like some suggestions from the experts.

My requirements are as follows:

- SD 8 gen 2

- Good custom rom and root support from the community

- 3.5mm headphone jack (can do without one)

- Front camera that will not distract (something as small as Mi 11x would be good)

I would have even pawned my kidney for a Sony but the custom rom support there is non-existant.
[General Questions and Answers] UseeMeNowUdont:
Hey,

Writing from my OP 5T, I feel like I need to upgrade at this point. I'm really hesitating between these two phones.

On a hand, OP has this top notch product aura, proof being that my 6 yo phone still works perfectly, battery still fine, no crashes or anything else. I can find a OP11 in my country for roughly 600 euros (China import with global rom).

From my understanding, OP11 has better: Screen -better resolution and also a better durability with gorilla glass victus- (while RM8s is 2 generations behind with gorilla glass 5, being way more fragile), IP 64 (versus no ingress protection at all for the RM), way better cameras and is 200 euros cheaper.

On the other end, the RM8s is a bit more powerful, has a bigger battery, physical L/R buttons and dedicated gaming menu and is -imho- way better visually speaking.

Logic tells me to go for the OP11 but my heart balance toward the RM. I don't know the brand and am a bit scared to just throw 800 euros into something that will last 2 years at best while I know that OP phones can last for years and years without failing and with continuous support. The RM reddit seems chaotic, 90% of the posts is about ppl complaining for differents bugs/crashes, screen burn in and so on, I'm a bit lost...

What are your thoughts please ?

NB: Btw, any idea why the RM only have gorilla glass 5 ?

NB2: I've read alot out here from people saying that the hardware is of high quality while the software is wish level. Can we expect updates from Nubia ? What is their support history with their previous phones ?
[General Questions and Answers] RootedSGS:
I currently have OnePlus 8 pro 128gb version. I have been searching around for an upgrade for some time, but it seems like there is nothing for me. I use my phone as my home's only source of internet so I would really appreciate a device that doesn't overheat when charging and sharing wifi at the same time. Seems like I would be losing something if I did make an upgrade within 1k budget...is there some device I might have missed?
[General Questions and Answers] ragetoons:
Hello.

I'm looking for a phone with 2 sim cards, Mediatek chipset and custom roms if avalable.

I know Mediatek is not very open source friendly so it is not an easy task.

That is why I'm asking on the forum, and don't just use filter on gsmarena. )
[General Questions and Answers] AgeOfDream:
Orwellian free phone options that support VoLTE and WiFi text/calling?

If I want a phone that supports 5G (T-Mobile bands), VoLTE, and WiFi text and calling, but I also want a phone that:

1. Does not force automatic updates

2. Does not come with unremovable bloatware; does not auto-install bloatware

3. Does not require me to "agree" to have my data spied on and sold to third parties, etc.

What are my best options for hardware and software in 2023?

I've looked at a bunch of various software options, LineageOS, e/OS, etc. Even stock android might be OK, as long as I don't need a Google account to use the phone. But which of these options will support VoLTE and WiFi, and what is the best choice for the hardware to run it on?

My use case is really just using it for calls and texts at home on WiFi (no cell reception) and occasionally for calling when I'm out, and also for a GPS navigator. I'd like one of the cheap plans with low data allowance, but need a phone that won't start pulling gigs of updates over the air whenever it pleases.
[General Questions and Answers] ZacBuilds:
Creating the most powerful Android phone possible...

Hey all, I'm working on a fairly unique project. I'd like to create the most powerful Android phone I possibly can.

Right now I'm having a hard time finding a good candidate to be my starting off point.

I'd like to find a phone that meets the following criteria:

-Has a 120hz OLED Screen (preferably on the larger side ~6 inches)

-Has a current-gen flagship-level SOC (Snapdragon Gen 2)

-Has 8gb+ of ram

-Can be rooted

-Can be overclocked (preferably to a significant degree)

That last point is fairly important because I'd like to test the limits of what these SOCs can do. Every time I google "can this phone be overclocked" I mostly get pages of people saying its a bad idea because heat + battery drain. Which is obviously true, but I'm planning to make my own custom cooling solution and run a larger battery.

Would really appreciate any help + insight possible. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] pronasit:
I'm having trouble deciding between the Xiaomi M2 and the Galaxy Nexus. The M2 boasts superior hardware and a more compact size, but it's limited to running MIUI. On the other hand, the Galaxy Nexus offers a wide range of ROM options.
[General Questions and Answers] V1perGHG:
Hi!

Im searching for a new android phone. I have a few things I'd really like on my new phone:

-5g

-8gb ram or more

-256gb (128gb only if it has a microsd slot)

-120hz or 90hz display

-okay or good cpu and gpu

-atleast custom recovery or magisk support

-min. 4500mah battery

-good camera

-ultrawide cam

-maybe fast charging

i found the redmi note 11 pro plus 5g and i think it meets my needs but i wanted to ask here to be safe.

Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
OnePlus 11 would be great for this - 12/16GB, 8 Gen 2, 120Hz 6.7 inch AMOLED.

Maybe the S23 Ultra too...
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
Custom ROM on a Pixel phone...
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
Probably the OnePlus 11 or the S23 Plus...
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
Just install Lineage or Graphene on a Pixel.
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
It depends on the phone he has - Galaxy Watch only works with Android, Apple Watch only works with iOS
[General Questions and Answers] V1perGHG:
The 1+ looks great but it's a bit too expensive. Same with the S23 Ultra.
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
So can you give me a price? OnePlus is around 700 USD for the 16GB model

Other than the zenfone 10 (same price, less RAM though) it was the cheapest 8 Gen 2 I saw (refurbished might also be an option)
[General Questions and Answers] crayfarmer:
Hi all,

I have the Samsung S20 FE (SM-G780F/DS) for almost 3 years now and looking for a new phone.

What do you advice? I'm looking for a similar phone with good support for updates and big screen.

I found the motorola edge 40 interesting but don't know how the software support is, in the past it was worst.
[General Questions and Answers] cheatzero:
hey guys,

want to buy a new smartphone, but I'm not completely sure which one it should be.

Hope you can help me.

Android Smartphone up to 400€

my preferences:

+ fast Snapdragon processor, no mediatek

+ favourite a xiaomi smartphone, but if any other manufacturer you can tell me

+ many custom roms available like crdroid ...

+ 8 GB RAM

+ working twrp would be nice, but not necessary

- camera is not really important

my favourites are

Poco X4 pro, 8GB

Poco F3

Poco F4 Pro

at the moment I'm using a

xiaomi redmi note 10 5G (camellian)

with crdroid 9.9.

hope to get some good ideas.
[General Questions and Answers] NOSS8:
Poco X4 pro, 8GB :Not very efficient with roms.

Poco F3:Old phone with obviously lots of ROM available

Poco F4 Pro GT:no rom yet, patience required,the latest and most efficient soc.

Poco F4:roms but less efficient than the GT

poco f5:recent and efficient with roms.
[General Questions and Answers] big_man_gareth:
Looking for a new tiny phone!

Tried getting an HTC Wildfire S to work as my daily, but the one app I need installed is FB Messenger or Instagram, which don't have an ArmV6 version. I love the form factor of the phone, being only 10cm x 6cm. Would love something that size.

**Needs**

Runs ArmV7 apps (I need Facebook Messenger, and would love a notes app I use

Small (10cm x 6cm, or 4inch by 2.5inch) or similar

Replaceable battery

Supports roms higher than Android 4.4.4 (if android)

***Love to haves***

To buy second hand, so phones in and out of production are fine.

Micro SD card slot for expandable storage

I know about the Jelly Phones and its perhaps a bit excessive and too done up for me, I like installing the ROM's and stuff myself, and frankly a bit of a cheapskate myself.
[General Questions and Answers] centered:
As someone who loves to use custom roms like lineageos, I am looking for the latest flagship smartphones that can be rooted and custom rommed. But it seems like im limited to Pixel 7, and soon Pixel 8. But im wondering if there are other better options without having to sacrifice hardware (Tensor sucks), like Xiaomi 13 or Zenfone 10 or S23 but the Xiaomi 13 does not have any official ROMs yet, maybe besides Xiaomi EU, and Zenfone 10 and S23 are bootloader locked. So I'm asking do I have to sacrifice hardware to get a phone with Custom ROM support?
[General Questions and Answers] ThatsNice:
Hello everyone,

my current smartphone is on its last legs (Xiaomi Mi8; only charing when turend on), therefore I want to buy a new one on Black Friday. With my previous pick it was important to me that there was no fingerprintreader on the display. Looking for a deal on Black Friday I have to take what I can get.

I have the following questions:

Can a screen protector make a display fingerprintreader dysfunctional?

Is there a difference in brands like Huawai and google, in who is able to invade my privacy?

What are the best options (apart from not getting a smartphone at all) for people that don't like the idea of potential invasions of there privacy?

Is it advisable to root your smartphone and install a custom firmware for more privacy? What smartphones are good for this and what should I look out for?

I hope you can help me, and thank you in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] dvmg690:
One plus open looks sick.
[General Questions and Answers] darky_omdb:
Just don't buy Asus
[General Questions and Answers] TopNotch729:
OnePlus open, another great gaming phone from Oneplus.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Why? I am not about to, but their ZenFone catch my eye, and its only the price that makes me hesitate.
[General Questions and Answers] yokonzo:
Hey y’all, I’m looking for the most root and mod friendly phone out there, when I first started I got the oneplus 6, and at the time it was the most user and rooter friendly phone on the market, then I got the oneplus 8, still good but after that they decided to lock it up. What’s good nowadays, I’ve been looking at the pixel 8 pro and heard good things, but if possible I’m also looking for a phone that has an IR blaster but it’s not a necessity
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
Sadly, not many phones still have IR (mainly Xiaomi phones these days).

If you're willing to wait, the OnePlus 12 will have IR and will probably have good ROM support (11 does if you want to go Oneplus now).

I'd say Pixel if you don't care about IR though :D
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
OnePlus 11? 8Gen2 and has Lineage support
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
1. No, protectors usually allow for the readers to work

2. If you want privacy, get a Pixel and get GrapheneOS. Otherwise Google can spy on you

3. Not really, they all do. Huawei is riskier (Chinese law)

4. Again, GrapheneOS on any Pixel phone

5. Don't root, but ROMs are great (again, GrapheneOS)
[General Questions and Answers] centered:
Good suggestoin, though i shuod have specified I'm looking for a somewhat compact phone
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
I would recommend a Zenfone if Asus hadn't gotten rid of the bootloader unlock tool. I'd say, if you're ok with a SD888, you can get the 6.1" Xperia 5 III.

If the 888 is too old, there is an unofficial LineageOS build for the Xiaomi 13.

Sadly, maybe a Tensor G3 Pixel 8 is your best option...
[General Questions and Answers] centered:
Xperia 5 series have weird ratio for screen, and its also a little old. Sadly i think your right about Pixel 8.
[General Questions and Answers] traman124:
Honestly, I still have a Tensor G1 and it's fine even with a ton of apps open (and light games run well too). You shouldn't have a problem
[General Questions and Answers] xAxB:
I am looking for a phone that will allow me to unlock the bootloader (without too much pain) and has a microSD slot, are there any other options other than the Xiaomi Poco non-pro series?

My Poco X3 Pro fits the bill though it pretty is almost dead after two years (first the battery bloated, and after having the battery changed, it doesn't even charge properly - sometime it does, sometime it doesn't, and the capacity is stuck at 70%) and I am looking at a replacement. I am looking at the Poco X5 now but it would be a performance downgrade so I would like to see if there are any other options.

(If the rumours that the X6 will be based on a Dimensity chip, then I assume that it won't be custom rom friendly)
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
check your battery habits. do you charge to 100% and let it go to 0% ? do you use the phone while charging ?
[General Questions and Answers] xAxB:
I don't let go to 0% if I can help it - can't say I've never had it happen due faster than expected discharge when I am out in the cold (under -20C) but not common. I know lithium battery do not like it and I avoid letting it dip below 20%.. when I can help it.

As to the second one, sometime. I may need to contact people while when the phone is getting low.

At any rate, whether the original battery died prematurely due to battery habit, it did last just over 2 years which somewhat acceptable (I probably went through most of the cycles anyway from heavy use).

However, I think there is a damage somewhere else given that a new battery, much like the old one in the last few days sometime charge, sometime doesn't charge, and worse yet, discharge really really fast if I run anything slightly intensive, and run hot. And if there is damage deeper in the device, it would probably cost too much to fix hence the look out for a new phone.

For the most part, I wouldn't mind another Poco X3 Pro it had the right spec, right price, microSD and a headphone jack - everything I could ask for minus an OLED screen (and 5G, but that one is less of an issue for me), but for that price, it is fine. I was kind of hoping that after two years, there might be an upgrade, but the X5 Pro loses the microSD while the X5 gain an OLED screen and 5G, but loses quite a bit in performance. It's still my current top pick and it's cheap enough especially if rumours of the X6 being Dimensity is true, but I kind of want to see if there are options outside the Poco series.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
have you tried custom roms ? if not, i would suggest a new battery and custom roms. maybe stock rom isnt that efficient
[General Questions and Answers] charafweb:
Recommendations for a Purchase on AliExpress - Budget €300-€400

Hello Friends,

I'm currently looking for a new smartphone and thought it would be great to tap into the collective wisdom of this community for some recommendations.

My budget falls between €300 and €400, and I'm specifically interested in taking advantage of ongoing promotional offers during these days on aliexpress.

If you've come across any particularly good deals, or if you have personal recommendations for smartphones within this price range, please share your thoughts. I'm looking for a device that offers a good balance of performance, camera quality, and battery life.

Thank you in advance for your time and recommendations.

Best regards
[General Questions and Answers] jimmbomb:
Big phone screen? International ok.

I want a bigger phone screen so it's easier to read for my aging eyes.

I have the International Tab A Samsung .

8" diagonal but the frame form is too big for a pocket.

Any 7" - 7&1/2" -8" screens out there, and I can plug my sim card in and be set? Thank you.

All replies are welcomed and encouraged.

Thanks again.