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[General Questions and Answers] PantheraTigris91:
Need help choosing a new phone!

Right now I am using the original Moto G for about 2 years (with CM 13). I want something bigger and faster while still being budget friendly. I have set a number of requirements as I plan to keep my new phone for about the same amount of time (about 2 years like my last phone). These are:

-Android 6.0 Marshmallow. I really like the "Google now on tap" feature and with a bigger screen I think I could make use of the split window multitasking feature found in Android 6.0.

-Big screen (about 5.5 inches) with a minimum 1080p resolution.

-At least 2 GB of RAM.

-Decent processor for multitasking (I don't care about the GPU though as I only play simple games like Sudoku and Hill Climb Racing...).

-Decent Camera (I don't expect it to be exceptional but I want it to be decent).

-Decent battery life (I would really need it to have good battery life based on my schedule for the next year or so).

The devices I am currently considering, in ascending price order (at least where I live in the range of 190€ to 280€), are:

-Lenovo K3 Note

-LG G3 (16 GB, 2 GB RAM)

-Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (Snapdragon, 16 GB, 2 GB RAM)

-Sony Xperia Z2

-LG G3 (32 GB, 3 GB RAM)

-Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (Snapdragon, 32 GB, 3 GB RAM)

-Huawei P8

I would really appreciate it if some of you have experience with these devices and can give me some tips :)
[General Questions and Answers] T_I:
No experiences with the devices, but I have the Moto G2 andnI'm contemplatingbthe Moto G4. The 3regular one has all you want at £170 and the plus with better camera and 32 GB instead of 16 for £ 229. I checked, want one, but motorola uk doesn't ship outside the borders.
[General Questions and Answers] Annunneo:
So the moto z will be more top tier than the moto g4 plus?
[General Questions and Answers] PantheraTigris91:
The Moto G lineup (maybe except the G4) has very underpowered processors for today's standards in my opinion. And at the price of the G4 plus I can easily get a device with 3 GB of ram.
[General Questions and Answers] JVM123:
Hello im new to this website and since last week my phone wont turn on anymore (i get 0% response) and now i started to look for a new phone but there are so many out there and my knowledge about phones isn't as much people from here. Is there a list of phones you could recommend to me, the price can be 250€ or 280$.

Thank you in advance
[General Questions and Answers] PantheraTigris91:
Take a look at my post(#9506) about a day before! I'm also looking for a phone at that price range. I have a list of the phones I'm considering. I also include what I consider important for my personal needs. So, if you'd like, post what you like and want in a phone, so we can give you more specific answers :)
[General Questions and Answers] Novakingwai:
bumpy
[General Questions and Answers] xdafan15:
Alternative to a Nexus 6P?

Thanks a lot, [MENTION=5749364]Planterz[/MENTION]! I see you are very active answering questions on this thread and I really appreciate that.

A follow up to you or anyone else- is there any other phone that comes to mind? Thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] stefan254235435235411354:
hello ! I have a dilemma. I want a phone with mid range specs and with a decent developers community .

my specs are : display at max. 5.3 inch , at least Corning Gorilla Glass 3 , processor something like quad core , sd card support obligatory , a decent camera , and a good battery life ( if it is removable , it would be perfect) . +/- fingerprint sensor , but again it would be perfect if it has .
[General Questions and Answers] xdafan15:
Hi, stefan. Have you seen the charts here and here? You can select your desired features and at least get closer to an answer.
[General Questions and Answers] Nashville99:
I think nividia tegra tab 7 is the good one,not to small,not to big
[General Questions and Answers] stefan254235435235411354:
what should I consider ?

low budget : Xiaomi Redmi 3 (big non-removable battery)

low to medium budget : OnePlus x ( it doesn't have quick-charge)

medium to high budget : Xperia Z5 compact (all in one features that I demand)

high budget : S6 edge ( high features , but it doesn't have sd card suport)
[General Questions and Answers] FREEBOY JUSTICE:
Help my i537 s4 active is broken stock at qualcomm hs-usb 9008

HELP MY I537 S4 ACTIVE IS BROKEN STOCK AT QUALCOMM HS-USB 9008 i don't have any flash box i have computer and internet access usb cable
[General Questions and Answers] Jaymie1989:
Looking for my next android that I will be rooting. Currently have the One M8, Im thinking of the S7 or the G5.

I want something that will stay good to me for the next few years.

Fancy posting your recommendations.
[General Questions and Answers] Lightn1ng:
What carrier are you looking at here?
[General Questions and Answers] Jaymie1989:
UK ee.

As I'll be rooting it, it will unlock the carrier as well won't it.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
Usually, no. Carrier lock is separate from other "locks" like the bootloader and carrier lock typically can't be hacked via root or custom ROMs or things of this sort. Of course, I'm speaking from experience on the other side of the pond, so it might be different where you are.

As for which phone to get, what are you looking for? Size, features, customizability, etc?
[General Questions and Answers] Jaymie1989:
We as I have installed CM13 on my M8, I will be trying out different roms ideally to see which one I prefer. Wants something that will be quick so obviously the 4gb ram will be ideal. I'm swinging towards the S7 more and more. Want something that will keep me upto date for the next 2 years. About a 5" screen as most are. Good quality camera. I know samsungs tend to have a bootlooping issue with Xposed too and I do use Xposed.
[General Questions and Answers] Lightn1ng:
[MENTION=5050784]Jaymie1989[/MENTION]

If you like AOSP, the S7 is not a great choice, also Xposed is unlikely to work.
[General Questions and Answers] Jaymie1989:
How would you prefer the one M10 and the Huawei P9 with the LG G5 and S7
[General Questions and Answers] Gravemind2015:
Hi. I want a nexus device. But as a student the highest I can afford is the Moto Nexus 6. I am currently having a Moto G 2015 osprey. My country is India so no carrier locks :). But I wanted to know some details on this nexus. Is nexus 6's camera better than moto g 2015 (I have read a number of times that moto g has the same camera as nexus 6 minus optical stabilization)? Nexus 6 has got some compatable dual sim extender strips. But still only one sim can be choosen at a given time. Is there a way to have both sims activated at all times, just like dual sim phones (modified radio firmware/roms or compatible extenders)? Thanks.[emoji39]

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[General Questions and Answers] drckml:
I'm looking for a 10 inch tablet under $100 on Amazon. It doesn't matter if it's cheap chinese. As long as it won't break out of nowhere. I Mainly plan to read on it.

Any of you own any one of these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=10+inch+tablet
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
upgrade lenovo k3 note

hey

i have a lenovo k3 note which was great until the touch screen started having ghost touches. its driving me mad it's very difficult to text or anything with it. anyway i contacted the seller and they said send it back to them since its still under warranty. the problem is ill have no phone for a while.

would anyone recommend a decent chinese phone that would be a bit of an upgrade from my lenovo k3 note. as im just going to give the k3 note to a family member after it gets fixed.

what the new phone must have

5,5 inch screen

micro-sd card slot

quick charge

4G(lte)

>= 3000mah battery

<= €200

im looking at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro Primeor the lenovo k5

would anyone recommend either?

id be grateful for any recommendations.
[General Questions and Answers] i9100g user:
Definitely redmi note 3 looks good for you.

Snapdragon 650 at this price is something you will not find anywhere else also the fingerprint scanner is almost instant
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
thanks for the quick response. tbh i never had a device with a Snapdragon cpu and i never felt that my lenovo k3 note was under powered since it does not have a snapdrag cpu.

im kinda leaning towards the lenovo k5 just for the reason that i have a lenovo and the os is stable. i have a onda tablet i bought a few years back that had got to be the biggest piece of crap i ever used. it would not go 15 minutes without freezing or lag. every review on the tablet said it was great. i do not want to fall into the same trap again.

has anyone here actually used the redmi note 3 pro?
[General Questions and Answers] PantheraTigris91:
Here are some phones that come to mind...

Xiaomi Redmi 3 and Redmi Note 3 (huge battery and are planned to receive the update to Android 6.0 marshmallow)

Huawei P9 lite (new, comes with Android 6.0, well built, decent battery)

Sony Xperia C4 dual, M5 dual (you will probably get better security updates and warranty service in Europe, they will also get the android 6.0 update and probably have good battery life too)

The 6.0 version of Android is important to you because of the security fixes. Other than that, check these for starters and decide one any other features you like, like screen size for example.
[General Questions and Answers] i9100g user:
I have one and miui 7 is definitely faster than stock s6 running touchwiz , I wouldn't say it's the best os but its pretty good in this price range definitely not like those onda tablets you mentioned infact it's as good as my one plus two running oxygen os 3.

If you want the best specs in this price range with above average user experience then this is the phone.

Also battery is pretty sick , its funny how that it's so cheap but runs more than most expensive phones (4100mah!)

PS if you want to play it safe then get the k5 note but as far my experience goes this phone blew me away given the price, I'd get it without a second thought if I were you.

(This is based on my usage of around a week )
[General Questions and Answers] midnightrider:
Hi and thanks for your suggestions. These look good but I'm having a hard time finding specs. The Xiaomi website is terrible and not current, was not able to find any manuals nor complete info on the Redmi 3, only the Note 3. The ads from shops here don't say which model numbers they have. In some cases that's the difference between having all the bands I need and not. The Redmi 3 is $235, the Redmi Note 3 32G is $285, and the Redmi Note 3 Pro 32G is $327 all USD equivalent. Have no idea if this prices are reasonable. Usually we get ripped off.

That was one that looked interesting to me before I posted here but it is not available here and ordering something to be imported is not worth it because of taxes and other charges. The P9 is here but is expensive.

Not imported here as far as I can tell.

Thanks for the info. I am not sure what to do yet. The Note 3 Pro price looks pretty good for what you get. I'll have to get a look at an actual package. The people selling this stuff usually have no idea what they're doing and the ads don't have enough info to know what they're actually trying to sell.

It does bother me that some of these websites (Xiaomi, Oneplus) are so lacking in info and manuals. You would think they would realize people need actual info to make purchases...
[General Questions and Answers] TiTAN-O-One:
Soooo, Redmi 3 or Redmi Note 3? BOTH are difficult to choose. I'm leaning more towards the Note 3 due to size, resolution, fingerprint stuff, battery and perfomance.

HOWEVER, I heard from reviews that the Redmi 3's display is better than the Redmi Note 3. That alone can put me off to buy the Redmi 3. Also is the perfomance gap huge on both devices?
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
8

Thanks for the response I will definitely buy so. Is the 3gb version worth the extra few bucks. As in will I actually notice the difference between the 2gb Which one do u have do u mind me asking?
[General Questions and Answers] PantheraTigris91:
Use the site "gsmarena.com" for the specs. Here the Redmi 3 retails for about 180 euros, and the Redmi note 3 pro 32 GB for 275 euros. I personally would go for the Pro version of both of these.
[General Questions and Answers] midnightrider:
Yeah I know about gsmarena and it's pretty good but IMHO there is no excuse for a manufacturer not to spell out exactly what their specs are. Third party sites may be accurate but if not it's nobody's problem.

Thanks for the info on getting the pro versions. The price looks pretty good. I just have to check the box for actual bands on the model they're selling.
[General Questions and Answers] PantheraTigris91:
I did quick check myself before posting and the lte bands seem to be OK. I doubt that you need to match them all to get a good service, the most popular bands like 1, 3 and 7 are there, but the best thing would be to ask your service provider for more accurate info :)
[General Questions and Answers] i9100g user:
Yes 32gb+3gb ram+Better processor is worth it.
[General Questions and Answers] midnightrider:
They also use bands 8 and 20. Can't ask the service providers since nobody speaks English ;) Anyway thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] Annunneo:
I'm really liking how the zenfone 3 looks. Very tempted to get the base model but probably the 4gb version when it releases. Any others like it too?
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
I just ordered it thanks for the help.

By any chance would u know of a android phone that would have a similar UI as iOS for my misses. It cant have bigger than a 5inch screen. shes has iphone 5 at the moment and wouldnt like anything bigger she says. must have a good battery life her iphone 5 doesnt last 6 hours. im not sure what models have a similar UI to iOS.

any suggestions would be great?
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
The closest you will get is Xiaomi and miui. Also keep in mind Google pay is not working with them as Google can't verify it's an Android OS due to the changes it has made and mix and matching os versions.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
A number of Chinese manufacturers have UIs made to resemble iOS (some of the phones themselves resemble iPhones). Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu, Gionee, some ZTE and Lenovos, etc. These will be marketed to the SE Asia market, so, as zelendel mentioned, might not have the Google Play services installed, and will likely only support a handful of LTE bands (Europe shares some bands with the Asian market), so if you're in North America, these phones might not be the best choice.

Of course, you can always use just about any Android (the stocker, the better) and use a custom launcher with an iOS theme and icon packs. When transitioning from iOS to Android, it's generally accepted that stock or near-stock Android is the best (whereas heavily customized UIs like from Samsung or LG are the hardest to learn) to start with, and the user can learn customization at their own pace from there.
[General Questions and Answers] papi92:
Looking for suggestions. I want a 6+ inch display, HUGE battery, band 12 LTE, decent updates, prefer VoLTE but not needed, 1080p preferably, 32 internal with external storage, and Google Apps.
[General Questions and Answers] Planterz:
The best you're going to find with band 12 and 6" screen are the Nexus 6 and Huawei Mate 8. I'd go with the Nexus 6 (I have one myself). It doesn't have external storage, but the 64gb model gives you plenty. The Mate 8 fits most of those bills (probably no VoLTE), but it'll cost at least twice as much as a 64gb Nexus 6 will.
[General Questions and Answers] donc3:
My Oneplus One crashed its screen yesterday :crying::crying::crying:. Now I want to buy a phone of no more than 400€. With no more than 5.5 screen and good battery life. Which phone do you recommend me?

I was thinking on Xiaomi mi5, but I have read some bad reviews and opinions. What do you think?
[General Questions and Answers] GrimEire:
Not having LTE wont boder her as we live in the country side and we only get 3G coverage in most areas. I know what you mean with stock android and a theme but id rather not have to just the phone. i just want to be able to stick her sim card into it and be ready to rock.

i highly doubt she will be using google pay so theres no need for it.

the only things that matter's to her about the phone is it looks nice, good camera, good battery, easy to use and good cases available. the only reason she like iOS is cuz when u get a new iphone u can restore your apps, pics etc.. from icloud so it doesnt take long to setup. Thanks a great reason to spend 500+ on a phone i told her. :laugh::laugh:

I would like the phone to be not too expense in case she hates it so <=150

from looking around a bit im thinking the Xiaomi Redmi 3 for her. i haven't really looked into the other brands Planterz mentioned as this phone kinda ticks all the box's and from doing a bit of research Xiaomi seems a very good brand. i also just ordered a Xiaomi phone myself so will be familiar with the OS when i get it.

but if ye have any suggestions please let me know.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] X~Factor:
Hi folks,

I'm stuck in between a "future proof" and a "worth for money" factor .!

My Basic Needs are:-

Ram : 4gb

CPU : quad/octa core SD-652 if not SD-820

Internal : 64 gb

Memory card support : Yes / Dedicated slot is preferred

Fm radio : Yes/ Preferred but Optional

USB :- OTG & Type-C preferred but optional.

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot

DLNA : Not an issue

And as of now i've been able to filter only a handful of devices for comparison namely :-

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL

Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL

Motorola Moto Z

Lenovo Phab 2 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 (or 7 if it will be).

OnePlus 3

But all of these devices have one or the other significant issues. I can wait a bit longer but i don't want to invest in any device which i later regret .

Please let me know if i've missed other powerful devices even if they are scheduled to be launched but help me find my future proof and worth it device.
[General Questions and Answers] nafyy:
N7
[General Questions and Answers] extrem0:
Oneplus 3 is going to be released next week. Maybe you'll want to wait.
[General Questions and Answers] aytex:
Should I get a op3 or a 6p or is it too early to ask
[General Questions and Answers] yzak58:
even the cheapest OP3 variant is superior to the 6P.

So go for OP3
[General Questions and Answers] SUPERSTARDJ01:
P9, G5, 5x or G4+

Hi all,

Not sure which I should get, what are your opinions?

Sorry meant 6p
[General Questions and Answers] LastElemental:
My LG G2 is starting to die on me. Anyone have any suggestions for a phone with decent battery life (> 1 day of moderate use), 5-6 inch screen, powerful enough to not slow down too much over the next few years (My previous Droid X2 got to the point where I couldn't answer calls anymore), works on verizon, and preferably is easily rootable (bonus if you can flash a custom rom easily also)
[General Questions and Answers] neilsp:
Umi super vs Elefone Future

Hello everyone. Quick question:

Umi Super or Ulefone Future?

As for myself, I own the Umi Iron and have been having problems with it since last month (after 9 months of use). I was going with the Umi Super but read about other users complaining about the phone on UmiDigi blog. Umi also doesn't update its firmware and lies about some features of their phone (e.g gyro sensor in Umi Iron when it is not present and 4000mah battery in Umi Super when it is around 3200mah). As for Ulefone I haven't read any critics yet and from what I have seen they update their firmware. I plan to go with Ulefone.

What is your say? Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] :
Never trust hysterical guys spreading rumours. Who said something about 3200mAH?

UMI Super review: http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/editor-review/fefff
[General Questions and Answers] neilsp:
[IMG="taken from UmiDigi blog"]http://peecee.dk/uploads/062016/IMG_20160609_152001.jpg[/IMG]
[General Questions and Answers] bencebacsi:
A such device (better to call it a toy) is absolutely unsuitable to measure the real capacity of a mobile phone battery. I also have some (not just one) such devices but they always result a lower outcome than the real capacity. Especially because the phone turns off at about 3.5V but the voltage of the battery can go down to 3.2V. So you never can measure the full range capacity of a battery while it's inside the device.

To get near to real measurement results, you have to remove the battery, charge it fully, then completely discharge it slowly while measuring the amount of the output current with a specific device.
[General Questions and Answers] hadef95:
help

Hello everyone, I'm about to buy a new smartphone and i don't really know which one i should choose between the Zuk z1 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 pro. Could you please help me?

:D
[General Questions and Answers] FEGuy:
Including used/refurb devices, what's the best specs I can get for around $135-150? Need GSM compatibility (but not necessarily LTE) and a microSD slot. Currently thinking a lightly-used Sprint LG G4 is my best bet, but I might've missed something better.
[General Questions and Answers] wantei:
Can someone suggest a phone for me which has both dual sim and a "dedicated" sd slot?

I often multitask a lot so the more RAM the better. A decent camera would also be nice.

My budget is around $300 (20K INR). I'm from India btw.

Thanks :)
[General Questions and Answers] horizonrays:
my previous thread is here >

http://xdaforums.com/general/xda-as...o-buy-phone-suggestions-t3399412/post67335564

and this is what i want

i was going to buy lenovo k4 note , but it seems , k4 note does not support raw image capture , if it supports raw image capture by fv-5 do let me know .

what am i looking for > in sensors Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass .

> in camera > camera 2 api implementation and raw support , android 6 marshmallow .

> in wifi > a/b/g/n/ac

> nfc

> full hd screen

Other preferences >

> A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS preferred

> 3 gb ram preferred

> 32 gb internal preferred

> infrared blaster

> usb otg

any suggestions ?
[General Questions and Answers] MrH.uk:
I'm looking for device advice. I currently have a 7" Nexus 7 2013 tablet and I'm looking to upgrade, I will list my requirements

10" or there abouts

1080p

1080p/60fps video capable (Youtube/GFYcat)

Touchscreen

Tablet or hybrid

Not Apple

Under £300

Noticeable upgrade to my current device

So that's what I'd like, is it all possible within my budget? If not what's my best option? Thanks for any help.

PS: I use it for Reddit (so needs to be capable of running high quality GIFs), Youtube (1080p/60fps, 720p/60fps min), Hearthstone, watching video files, Twitch TV, web browsing
[General Questions and Answers] lx4r:
Searching for a middle class phone

Hey XDA community,

my Nexus 5 just broke after tow years of service and now I'm looking for a new phone which ideally should cost less than 250€ (~ 280$). It should have ...

one of the newer Android version (6 would be great)

LTE working in Germany

a decent battery to last throughout the day

a rom/interface that isn't too cluttered

a decent camera

a SD card slot

some update continuity (not a must)

As my budget isn't that big I took a look at some "China Phones" and found the UMI Super and the Elephone 9000 which both seem pretty good. The Super seems to have a worse camera but the 9000 has a weird home/back button and a worse battery than the Super.

My question: Which of those phones is the better choice? Or is there an awesome phone I haven't considered yet?

Thanks in advance for the help :)
[General Questions and Answers] sheenswizner:
You should try nextbit Robin!!
[General Questions and Answers] Aniruddha10:
I don't think it has a memory slot and not that sure it's terrific performance wise..