yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Vibler:
What phone/hardware with 48 or 50MP + optical zoom + good alternative ROM?

Dear XDA community,

right now the situation is like this:

2x Huawai 6P (both LinageOS flashed 1) offline/only for music 2) for actual phoning / sms / signal)

1x S21 Ultra (for good camera)

would like to simplify :)

and reduce on phones

what phone+goodCam+ROM can be recommended?

(camera should be at least 48MP + optical zoom :)

thanks! :)

PS: up to now LinageOS behaves "okayish" on the Nexus (speed + stability https://xdaforums.com/t/...nexus-6p-angler.4012099/page-28#post-86013209)

but far from perfect (it boots faster because of FBE but uses more resources than previous versions = slower = can not open too many apps, sometimes need to restart to clean up 3GB of RAM, some times can not take phone calls... !? (it rings but the screen just would not react? too slow?)

PS: also the up to now best music player app found was VLC :D (any recommendations on that?)
[General Questions and Answers] Bruh2204:
Hi guys,

So currently I am on an Iphone XR which my brother gave me as a gift a few months back and I am overall pretty happy with my experience, but the battery life just sucks in comparison to my old Poco X3 NFC. I knew that going in because ofc it would be worse since the battery of the Iphone is 2000 mAh smaller but my Poco phone started to glitch and generally not work as well anymore so i took the iphone. Now the thing is, the battery health of the Iphone going in was at 87% and is now at 82%, but i dont think that changing the battery would make a dramatic difference since a friend of mine with a new iphone 12 pro is barely making through a day. So my question is, do you guys think i should try changing the battery at an apple store to see if there is an improvement or should i just get a new phone? If it is the new phone, my budget is only at around 300€ right now so it would probably be an android midranger. Would there be any android midrangers at that pricepoint that can match the soc performance of the iphone?

Thanks in advance for any help.
[General Questions and Answers] ruq:
Best rugged phone with best cameras? Preferrably at least a fair bit under a $1,000, and verizon carrier support.

My sister does a lot of outdoor work and needs it to last through hell and back.
[General Questions and Answers] Deathwishr:
So, right now I'm torn between Poco F4 and Mi 11t Pro.

I'm not much of a mobile gamer, but I do ocasionally get hooked on some games, also, I intent to use some emulators with the new phone, so there's that.

Camera quality is somewhat important, but not THAT big deal.

I'm okay with the other specs of both, since that's the two phones I have narrowed down for choice.

But any suggestions at the same price range are welcome too!
[General Questions and Answers] I'm_with_Chuck:
I hope I'm where I thought I'm supposed be, I have trouble reading blue on black. I be looking for phones preloaded alternative OS, suggestions anyone.
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
Samsung has an Accessibility section in its settings. This is from my Note 10+ running on Pie.
[General Questions and Answers] Spaceboy60:
Looking for phone with:

5g

MicroSD

Headphone jack

90hz refresh minimum

190 grams maximum weight

Custom ROM support

£400 maximum

Was looking at nord ce 2 which is root able but as yet no custom ROMs.
[General Questions and Answers] ulti_fd:
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help.

Must haves:

-unlockable bootloader

-US phone, carrier unlocked

-headphone jack

-can run at least android 11

-Less than 300$ (I am okay with buying refurbished!)

Nice to haves, but not necessary:

-Not big (under 6.1in diagonal)

-fingerprint reader

-5G

If it's not listed above, I probably don't care about it.

The only phone I can buy *new* I've found that fits this bill oneplus n200 or n20, with the caveat that they're far bigger than I'd like. Again, I am fine buying refurbished. I'm slightly paranoid about getting a pixel since I don't trust even google's hardware under a custom os, but if that ends up being the best choice then so be it.
[General Questions and Answers] GhosX:
hi all , please help me,

i am looking for smartphone with :

1. NFC (well the future is now)

2. minimum 4G/ VoLTE

3. Stable OS + app compatibility , not obsolete or compatibility app issue for 4 or 5 year

3. Durability (battery good for minimum 3 years , display durable)

bonus

1. not hot

2. light like galaxy S4

i don't care about gaming, benchmark score, ram size, camera quality, storage size, jack port, sd slot, multiple sim , security update

note :

- i never gaming on phone and rarely watch video (youtube /IG/Tiktok/FB/netfilx etc) , only call / chat / banking apps / read news

- not doing flash ROM and another extra work, just buy and it works no issue

thank you very much
[General Questions and Answers] vfool:
Which new smartphone should I buy for easy modding and rom availability?
[General Questions and Answers] madonnaragu:
Looking for that perfect Android phone - does it exist? Features I need + rugged build + fast charging.

These are the features I need:

- Live photo (automatically records 1.5 sec before and after you press the shutter, like on iPhone/Samsung/LG)

- Knock-on option (wake the screen up by double-tapping)

- Edge lighting option (the edge of the screen lights up for notifications)

- AOD with all 3rd party notification icons

Plus, good quality build (no plastic), good camera and fast charging (60W+). 6.6-6.7'' screen.

Samsung S22+ & Google Pixel Pro have all these features, but charge slowly. OnePlus 10 pro charges fast but is missing live photo.

Any suggestions? Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] thestupiddev-chris:
Im planning to get a lumia 950 (for 180pln so thats around 45usd)

Any better windows phone that can:

run windows 10 mobile

good camera

fast with games/websites

normal screen size

and

has the time thing when turned off
[General Questions and Answers] Nokia 1100:
rooted phones under 80k indian rupees because i need help in deciding and purchasing it and also later root and use a custom rom. Any ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] FrozenMushroom:
Xiaomi 12S Pro or OnePlus 10Pro? OnePlus is about 150 dollars cheaper for the same memory/storage option in my area. So what should I buy
[General Questions and Answers] spamerobaldomero:
After 2 years of intensive usage of my oneplus 7t pro, this summer its battery suddently died so I had to replace it, that was imo like the first signal of my phone to tell me hey I need to rest xD

Now I'm looking for another android fully customizable with rom (had lineage installed) to focus mainly on privacy and security, besides the gain on performance and battery and more options to tweak ofc

My first option is the pixel 6 pro but even at second hand it is a bit expensive to me right now, so what other phones do you recommend me?

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
xiaomi. oneplus has a bad reputation for now, for bad smartphone quality. check jerryrig
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
xiaomi redmi note 8 pro
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
has the time thing when turned off = always on display

how about an android phone with square home launcher ? besides, windows 10 mobile is dead. you expect games to find there ? also, do tell what means normal screen size. for me, a 6.8 inch smartphone is normal
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
google pixel 6 pro
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
pixel 4a
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
so you are looking for smartphones with custom roms based on android, or totally a different operating system than ios and android ?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
while lineage might be ok for privacy, /e/OS is better. you could check here to pick a smartphone

Smartphone Selector
[General Questions and Answers] I'm_with_Chuck:
Actually had not thought of other OSes than ones based on Android. I'm sorta looking for a long life with security updates more than gooGle gives. At 78 I want to learn once and just use it as long as possible.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
If thats the case, my advice would be to just stick to mid range smartphones. And every 5 years you could simply sell the old one and buy a new one. Custom roms need a lot of mantainance, Google plays a game of cat and mouse with developers. Who knows, maybe tomorrow that app you like to use will refuse to run. If you live anywhere but USA, check redmi series. If you live in USA, get samsung. Xiaomi makes some very reliable mid range devices, called redmi. Should work without problems for at least 5 years. Or you could go with an iPhone, Apple tends to update their phones quite often. Something like iPhone 13 or 14. Something new.
[General Questions and Answers] naria1:
Hi guys!

I need advice for a new cell phone, I really don't know which one to choose.

I would like it to be rootable, not too big 6-6.5 ", with excellent cameras, especially wide-angle and front, maybe with wide angle even in the front.

Would like headphone jack, fingerprint scanner, SD card slot.

Budget €800/1000 max, European distribution,

What do you recommend?

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
hello, see sony xperia 1 III
[General Questions and Answers] naria1:
Thanks but I am not convinced 🤔

Other models?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
well, excellent cameras you find only on flagships. apart from sony, you would need to give up on headphone jack and sd card slot. and in that size range, you dont have that much space to wiggle.

Phone Finder results - GSMArena.com

www.gsmarena.com
[General Questions and Answers] Lingatsu:
Hi, I have a Poco M3 that seem a bit old (because today it won't turn on and take charge). Is there a cheap alternative (150€ max) with good custom rom support that you recommend please ?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
The phone launched in 2020. A bit old ? OK. How about replacing the battery, backup data, make a factory reset, then flash a custom rom ? No point in changing a good device just because your battery died. Also, battery degradation happens because of heat. So figure out what bad habits you have, like gaming/watching movies while charging it.

https://xdaforums.com/f/poco-m3-roms-kernels-recoveries-other-develop.11969/
[General Questions and Answers] matmutant:
I suppose you did not get one in the end?
[General Questions and Answers] boernsen:
Dear everyone,

I'm currently using an S4mini without Google (F-Droid only) as main phone as I like its small size and the fact that @arco68 still maintains updates for his Lineage OS 18.1 builds. However, I feel it hits the wall of its capabilities, i.e. running slow, so I feel it is time to upgrade soon. I am having a hard time finding a phone, which suits my needs though, so I hope you could give me a hand with that!?

Important for me are:

- small size

- up-to-date privacy-respecting ROM installation possible with F-Droid, e.g. Lineage OS with a good chance for further updates

- microSD support (alternatively min. 128GB internal storage, preferably 256GB)

- encryption

Ideally:

- exchangeable battery

- OK-ish camera

Not important at all for me are:

- gaming

- videos

- screen quality

Would you have any suggestion for that?
[General Questions and Answers] Infamous-Outcome-902:
Things I'm looking for in a phone: under 400€, 256GB storage minimum or an SD card slot, high refresh OLED display, good camera (preferably with OIS), good battery, decent performance (to occasionally play Genshin Impact) and custom ROM support since I plan on using it for at least 4 years

I've narrowed down my selection to these phones:

Xiaomi 11T Pro 8/256GB - 405€

The fastest phone out of the ones I listed

Some people say it overheats and doesn't have the best battery.

It has 120W charging which is nice, but I'm worried if it's bad for the battery in the long run.

Low custom ROM support.

Xiaomi 11T 8/256GB - 365€

Zero custom ROM support.

Poco F3 8/256GB - 330€

Great custom ROM support.

Camera is not good, the only this that's holding me back from buying this one.

Poco F4 8/256GB - 385€

Has a better camera with OIS and faster charging compared to F3, but is it worth 55€ more?

Currently little to no custom ROM support, probably since it's new.

OnePlus Nord 2 12/256GB - 380€

Has a 90Hz display instead of 120Hz, which might not be a big deal, plus it drains less battery.

Low custom ROM support.

Has OIS.

Galaxy S20 FE 5G 8/128GB - 390€

Only has 128GB which can be solved with an SD card

Best IP rating.

Slowest charging by far.

Low custom ROM support.

Has OIS.

Suggestions for other phones are welcome.

All the phones I listed are available in shops.

I'm from Serbia, so I don't have the biggest selection unless I look on Serbian equivalent of ebay equivalent, but there are too many listings and I don't know what to look for. Also many listings are from other cities, so I'd have to order them and whole process in case something is wrong with the phone is more complicated and iffy than buying it form the store.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
for poco f4 and xiaomi 11T pro, which version of 256 gb ? there are 2 versions of the phone with 256gb. one is with 8gb of ram, the other is with 12 gb of ram. this applies to both phones.
[General Questions and Answers] Lingatsu:
Thanks for your answer. I finally buy a OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G. I'm currently happy about it. I'll see how it is though time. Though I don't have VoLTE when calling someone.
[General Questions and Answers] Infamous-Outcome-902:
I put 8/256GB, so 8 gigs of RAM
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Yeah, sorry about that. I suggest you go with the Poco F4
[General Questions and Answers] HippoMan:
I know that nowadays, it can be very complicated trying to get root and other modded functionaity to work properly under recent versions of Android. The way to do this these days is via Magisk and other related utilities, but it turns out to be a convoluted mess to try to figure out how to get Magisk 24.x or 25.x to work without bootloops and other similar failures.

I'm posting here because my phone seems to finally be dying, and it looks like I will need to get a new device. I would like recommendations for devices upon which one or more people have had good luck in being able to get Magisk, modding, and root-and-mod-hiding working on their device with a minimum of dizzying headaches. This can help me decide which device to purchase next.

I'm looking for all of the following features to be easily attainable on the recommended devices:

(1) A somewhat recent version of Android ... i.e., Android 10.x or later.

(2) Reliably able to obtain and maintain root via Magisk (and possibly other related utilities) with a minimum of confusion, and a minimum of convoluted and possibly contradictory instructions, and with a low probability (ideally, a zero probablity) of boot loops and other issues as long as instructions are properly and carefully followed.

(3) The bare minimum number of apps (ideally with this number being zero) that are crippled because of their ability to detect root or modding. In other words, effective hiding of root and modding. In worst case, I can live without banking apps, but I want to make sure that few, if any other non-banking apps would be crippled due to their ability to detect root and modding.

(4) The abilty to run LSPosed or some other cousin of Xposed.

I'm sure that some devices are easier to root and mod under the above stipulations than other devices. I'm looking for recommendations from people who have already had reliable success in obtaining what I'm asking for, and for them to let me know which devices they are using and with which Android versions, which versions of Magisk, and which other related utilities, so I can then make an informed decision as to which device I will purchase.

I'm looking for all four of the stipulations that I mentioned above. Not some lesser fraction.

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.
[General Questions and Answers] carbon coupe:
Hi everyone. Looking for a new phone.

Currently sporting a Pixel 2 XL since new. Rooted on 11 and it works great, sort of. Its starting to show issues, random reboots, camera issues, battery issues... Should I update to 12 to solve?

I was looking at the OnePlus line and the 8T seemed to be a good choice. None on swappa so it must be popular.

I was also thinking about de-googling somehow but not sure what path to take. I looked at the /e/ solution but it didnt crumble my cookie.

So, want to root and maybe de-google, Verizon network compatible, camera not super important... really dont need anything special that my pixel doesnt have.

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Lord Sithek:
I am a member of the XDA forum for some time now but I've never heard of this thread before :LOL:

So now I'm looking for a new midrange, but good-performing device and I'll be glad for some suggestions. Here are my requirements:

(1) Non-Xiaomi. My last two phones were Xiaomi's and I'd really like to try something else finally ;)

(2) Unlockable, rootable, with working custom recovery (TWRP, OrangeFox) and with good community support. I really depend on root-based modifications and I don't want to fight a battle to root.

(3) Qualcomm Snapdragon processor from 8.x.x. family. It should give good performance with decent battery life.

(4) AMOLED screen with more than 60Hz refresh rate, preferably 120 or more.

(5) Min 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

(6) Decent camera set. Now I own Xiaomi Mi Note 10 which is a beast as for cameras, but it's SoC sucks so much... 😫 Cameras don't have to be top-notch, but main 48 mpx at least and wide angle. Telephoto always welcome 😉

(7) Price range: 400-500 euros.

At the moment my favourite is Realme GT Neo 2 (bitra), but I'd like to hear some more from you. Thanks in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Why not give a go to any of the 20 different custom roms for your device?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
How about samsung s20 ultra? Given that this is a 2 year smartphone and the s23 ultra launches in about 3 weeks, price might drop even further.
[General Questions and Answers] Lord Sithek:
Yeah, thanx, it's still too expensive in my country. Anyway, I own Sammy tablet and I can tell than OneUI isn't very convincing to me neither
[General Questions and Answers] Appreciative:
Hi, I'm here because the OP10T is annoying.

I'm looking for what everyone wants. A phone that I can unlock bootloader and root easily. Android 10/11 is fine. Newer is fine too maybe but my modules and apps are for A10/11 and have some issues in a12 (Frida for example). I'm currently using the OnePlus 7TP5GMcLaren(tmo) and have the OP10T. I love the 7TP5G, it does everything but I notice some lag with Cod Mobile. It's the only game I play. I imagine this may get worse over time so I was trying to future proof with the 10T but the locked msm tool, fake OxygenOS, weak camera setup, general cheap feel, is opposite of what the 7TP5g is. So here's what I'm looking for:

Android 10/11 preferred for reasons above

256gb storage (or 128+SD), 12gb+ ram

80+w charging preferred

Snapdragon 8 series (855+ or better)

Prefer Adreno 650 or better gpu

Solid camera

Easy root/unlocked bootloader that doesn't break everything. It can be hidden or bypassed somewhat. Lack of hardware attestation? I'm able to use Netflix/streaming apps on the 7TP5G with l3 SD quality, that's acceptable.

Tmo US 4g/lte/5g band coverage

Some form of water protection would be nice. Even uncertified but tested like the OP5T/7TP would be fine. I've swam with both, dropped both in bathtubs and never had any issues. I can't find a water test for a couple of the phones below.

I have had my eyes on these:

Redmi k50 Gaming (Poco F4 GT)

-- this one meets the majority of my criteria. I'm not sure if rooting makes apps difficult. There's no real mod support for it. I'm not sure if there's a working "msm"/u brick/full reset tool available. ~$500. I'm not sure how well the coverage will be, I checked the bands but not sure in practice.

Redmi k50 Ultra (NOT PRO, not currently in the US)

-- this one exceeds the majority of my criteria but it's also twice the cost at $1k. Shipping from China. Same concerns about a reset tool and unlocked bootloader breaking apps.

OnePlus 9 Pro

-- MSM tool exists for bricks. Last version to have this as of now. Users on xda say this phone can use streaming apps and traditional safetynet fixes in magisk will work for bypassing most problems. Snapdragon 888+ but slower charging at just 65w. It's still $800+tax

After the 10T experience, I don't think I want an oppo/OP device on Android 12. This fake OxygenOS is pretty trash.

Now I come to you guys for suggestions. I've looked at a bunch of things but I'm not sure what I may be missing.

If anyone currently has the Poco F4 GT aka Redmi k50 Gaming and you're rooted, I'd love and appreciate any input on the situations above. That phone seems like a decent device for the cost, camera lacking but well, I am willing to take camera sacrifice for fast charging no problem.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] carbon coupe:
Not helpful. Im looking for a new phone, not ROM.
[General Questions and Answers] bigPAL:
What are the smartphones that work best with bottom gestures without lag, and have best RAM management? Something even comparable to iOS?
[General Questions and Answers] lentas:
nokia
[General Questions and Answers] Lingatsu:
I had a Poco m3 4gb 64gb and now I have a Nord CE 2 5G. Which budget phone do you recommend for 300€ maximum please ? I search a good battery life and custom rom compatibility. I a bit reluctant with Poco and Xiaomi since I had black screen issue with the Poco M3.
[General Questions and Answers] SynGreis:
Looking for a unlockable performance phone as immediate replacement.

I had an upgrade to the samsung galaxy s22 ultra but was not aware that all phones in us and canada was bootloader locked permanently. thankfully i have a 14 day buyers remorse from canadas provider Freedom Mobile

So now i am looking for something that can handle lineageOS or other custom OS. I am currently looking at the google pixel 6 pro.
[General Questions and Answers] VZ9lG0V#@Narilku:
Good evening, gentlemans.

Atm i have a very straight-forward and simple task, but need an a solid advice from thoose who has much exp.

What a smartphone to buy (mid-range, no need hi end and todays flagmans) has the BEST SOLID PROOF reputation for:

- unlocking bl procedure

- totally easy and comfortable flashing ROMs and stuff in diff host os (win, *nix, self (twrp for exmpl) without dancing and jerking near with super special needs software.

- rooting: Easy, Total working, absolute.

-> obtain really full control of device

can be setted up in the end of a story like totally ungoogled all the ways.

- support microsd (would be nice atleast >64gb) and usb-OTG.

- can be obtained worldwide (i mean no ultra special StarWars edition of Xxx for carrier XX at state California, USA)

<option, would be nice> - can work at 5mhz wifi. ac/ax

sidenotes: TOTALLY DOESNT MIND AND CARE about camera(s), working nfc option (none would be pref), GPS any kind, sound quality, bluetooth, esim, wireless charging.

MANDARATORY: not a Xiaomi device!