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[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
How about the samsung s21? Still quite new, fast processor and a better camera. Now exynos vs snapdragon? Can't say, I reside in Romania (Europe) so exynos is the only option I have. Given the price range, wouldn't surprise me if the differences between those two are marginally at best, if any
[General Questions and Answers] flyinhawaiian968:
Hey all,

Like most of the posts here, I too need a phone, but I have a somewhat specific list of needs, so here goes!

1. MUST have an sdcard slot!

2. MUST wireless charge.

3. MUST be usable on Verizon Network.

4. MUST be rootable.

What I have right now is an S7, rooted on android 8.0. This phone does everything I need it to, but the battery is puffed and popped the back cover, and now I'm finding several apps no longer work due to it not being on 9.0 (stupid companies with zero legacy support for their apps!). I'm looking in to a 9.0 root for the S7 if I cannot find what I am looking for. At this point, cost is not a factor, so long as I can find what I'm looking for.

Cannot believe, in this day and age, that I can't find a dozen phones that have wireless charging and an sdcard slot! Was hoping the S10 5G would do it, but its missing the card slot of all things.

Thanks for any insight as to what I should get next!
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
See sony xperia 1 IV
[General Questions and Answers] flyinhawaiian968:
Thanks Fytdyh, while I'm not a fan of Sony products, the specs look pretty good. A bit high on the pricing though, but if that's what it takes, then I'll drop that kinda cash on it.

Any others? Was looking at the SM-G988U1, but it still has the crapdragon processor and I can't tell if its rootable or not. Some sites say yes, while others say no.
[General Questions and Answers] LeDavida:
Hello everybody.

Back 4-5 years ago I own a Xiaomi Redmi 5A, a pretty basic device but for my needs was almost perfect, unfortunately the phone has been failing lately, the device get slow, the Bluetooth connection fails sometimes, the system forgets the Wi-Fi passwords, the Adreno 308 GPU has been having troubles with AR applications, the battery drops so fast and most important, it's been getting hotter when I use two applications, so it's time to find a new phone.

I don't have in mind get a powerful phone, the specs I'm looking for are:

-5''-6'' Screen

-Gyroscope and IR emitter (if possible)

-Decent Bluetooth connection

-No fingerprint sensor

-Physical return, home screen and custom button (optional, mostly impossible for what I see)

-Good RAM and Internal storage (3 or plus of RAM, 64 or plus of internal storage)

-Decent AR device

-USB Type-C

-Useful for the next 4-5 years (updates and support)

-Around $200

One option I found is the Samsung Galaxy A03, but aside of the screen size and micro USB connection I found a mix of reviews, some goods and some regretting after weeks, it's a good shot?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Redmi note 11. A bit taller than your size range, but quite a decent phone, with a snapdragon chipset, so most likely it will get updates, official and non official
[General Questions and Answers] Hei Wiper:
Hi everyone,

I currently have a Moto G6 running on LineageOS 18.1. I would honestly stick to my current phone if the battery wasn't dying and I also get random black screen freezes which is hard to fix since my power button is almost not functional.

I was thinking it's time to get a new phone, I'm quite satisfied with Moto G6 so I would like something similar with a better RAM, here are my preferences:

- Budget phone (I can't afford flagship phones)

- 6GB RAM (My current phone has 3GB and switching apps sometimes requires reloading)

- Good Battery life

- Active community (for Custom ROM purposes)

- A Motorola would be nice (I like the Motorola gestures)

- The other specs should be average as I don't use it for playing or any specific thing.

~ Thanks in advance ~
[General Questions and Answers] baldybill:
I'm really interested in the Pixel 6a for several reasons, including:

- less bloat

- rootability later to extend the life through Lineage or something

Now I'm seeing some good Motorola competitors, like the the moto G 2022 and G Stylus 2022. The price is about the same, but the specs are alittle better (more RAM, memory, SD slot).

Would these Motorola phones be rootable later?

Any thoughts on which to get?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Moto G82
[General Questions and Answers] Lada333:
Sorry, what? Since when are Snapdragon processors horrible for rooting?

On another note, it's usually not the SOC that makes a phone "rootable or not". Samsung usually puts great effort into making their phones as difficult to tinker with as possible.
[General Questions and Answers] flyinhawaiian968:
Maybe I should have said crappy samsung phones with snapdragon processors that are almost impossible to root? Exynos? Seems all the variants have some sort of way to root those, but snapdragon? Nope.

Just looked at an s20 5g, developer options is missing the OEM Unlocking menu item, yet the exynos variant seems to have it.
[General Questions and Answers] Lada333:
Jesus Christ, I didn't know they could/would remove the OEM Unlocking option. Why only on Snapdragon though?

Your best bet for rooting and flashing custom ROMs would probably be some semi-cheap Xiaomi phone, but I know that's not necessarily what you're aiming for.

It's increasingly difficult to find a phone that is easy to tinker with and has a thriving modding community going for it.
[General Questions and Answers] flyinhawaiian968:
Honestly, I don't know why, but its almost always a Verizon variant, and most definitely the US versions that get locked out. Been dealing with this since my first smart phone, an old Samsung Stratosphere. It was a pain to root back then, and its only gotten worse over the years. Its also why I hold on to my phones for so long! Hell, my son still has an S5 that I'm finally looking to replace, but only after I find something that will work for me!
[General Questions and Answers] Lada333:
I'm not from the US, so I'm unaware of how these things work over there, but how difficult is it to buy an unlocked phone?

Aren't there some websites that may be less popular, but do offer legit, unlocked devices? I'm assuming you don't buy your phones straight from Verizon?
[General Questions and Answers] flyinhawaiian968:
Heh, got one sittin' right here! Unlocked variant of the Galaxy S10 5G, spent hours and hours trying to find a way to root it, I've given up and just ADB'd the hell out of all the garbage that was sent to it as soon as I threw a Verizon sim card into it.

The only way I could see getting root was to try a Korean firmware and hope it doesn't brick the phone. From all that I've seen and read, the Exynos processors seem to be in everything BUT U.S. phones, at least for Samsung.

Sadly, like I was saying before, its impossible to find a rootable phone with an sdcard slot and wireless charging.

And no, I definitely don't buy from the phone stores, most of them I get off Amazon, mostly because I can return them if they won't work for me.

Playin' with an S20 5G right now (friend's phone that he just replace with something newer), and that too has no unlock bootloader option.

Its ridiculous that we spend all this money on a phone, only to be told we can't do what we want with it!
[General Questions and Answers] YayJohn:
Hello, I'm looking for a new phone for myself, the phone I currently have, mi a1 is finally starting to have problems for me after 5 good years, it's screen now doesn't detect certain places after I left it in my trip backpack.

I was really satisfied with my mi a1, it's battery was decent, it was rootable, and most importantly it lasted me a very long while!

I want my next phone to be cheap, 200$ range, the lower the better.

It needs to last me a long time, not to start having problems after only a year or something.

I've been thinking, if the phone won't have oem unlock support, then I'll be alright with it, but if it will I'll probably get a custom rom with regular updates and just stick with it.

The camera needs to be decent, it can even be bad if the phone has oem unlock support, because the pixel camera app is fire!

A headphone jack would be nice since I currently use wired headphones, but apparently there are jack to usb c adapters so it isn't a requirement.

..and that's it!
[General Questions and Answers] Whichphone159:
Hello all

Currently i have my 3rd Xiaomi phone Mi 9T 128gb that has degraded battery life & broken rear camera.

Looking to buy another phone that has better specs

- Better battery life

- Better camera

- Dual Sim

- Sd card or 256gb storage

- At least 6"5 inch

- Water resistance would be a plus

- Stock android? Or close.

- 5g Network

- Rootable

I can stretch budget up to 450 euros.

I'm from Belgium.

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Get a redmi phone. I have a redmi note 8 pro, which is still on stock, for almost 3 years. It has a plethora of custom roms, kernels and guides. At launch it was about 250 €, now it could be about 100€. Quite compatible with Google camera ports, they work quite well out of the box. Micro sd support, headphone jack, lcd display. Still rockin the original battery and display.
[General Questions and Answers] gtwice:
I was about to post and I'm in a very similiar situation: I've had a Xiaomi 9T for the last 2 years, and recently the battery has degraded, it's getting problematic etc. so I'm looking for a replacement.

Similiar requirements:

- good battery life

- decent performance for the next 2 years (I'm not gaming much)

- dual sim, NFC, fingerprint scanner, 5G

- Android 12, with official or semi-official (think xiaomi.eu) support for the next 2 years, with easily unlockable bootloader, root, little bloatware etc.

- very appreciated rough back panel (not smooth glass) to be able to use it without cover - without fear of dropping it or it slipping from a chair

- budget of €500-600
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Xiaomi poco f4 gt with a back skin
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Xiaomi Poco X4 Pro 5G with a gcam port
[General Questions and Answers] Andy T11:
I have galaxy S10 with a swollen battery.

My requirements for a phone: Android, must have removeable micro SD card.

Should I:

1. Repair the phone, replacing the battery - $50

2. Buy another new Galaxy S10 - 200-250

3. Get a new phone ?

I looked at Galaxy 20/21/22 and they don't seem to offer much beyond S10 except their $1000 price tag. I would appreciate any advice/suggestions.
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
Note 10+ N975U1, new factory sealed box, Android 10, $750.

Killer display with a better color rendering index than most of the newer variable rate displays and spen.

Used about $450 but will probably have Android 11 loaded.

It's still a better all around flagship in many respects than the S22U. Proven durability and reliability.
[General Questions and Answers] Andy T11:
Thank you! Are there any phones in the S10 form factor that are decent? Ideally, I would love something that is the same size as S8.
[General Questions and Answers] blackhawk:
I would go with something that has 12 gb of ram.

That's one reason the N10+ has remained such a long lasting phone especially if not updated.

The Beast has a lot of perks going for it and unlike the S22U it's not near as heavy but still has excellent build Q.

I'm not well versed on Samsung models other than the flagships...

Known good vendor.
[General Questions and Answers] firefox201191:
Hey good people,

I'm looking to buy a new phone as my current one ( Realme 5 Pro ) became very slow and the battery drains kinda fast, I'm confused between Realme GT Neo 2 and Realme GT Neo Flash , where I'm at the Neo Flash goes for roughly $430 and the Neo 2 is almost $500, cost aside which phone do you think is the better one overall ?

GSM arena comparison link:

Compare Realme GT Neo2 vs. Realme GT Neo Flash - GSMArena.com

m.gsmarena.com

Your assistance is highly appreciate.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Go with the Neo 2. On the other hand, have you tried getting a replacement battery, an update and an factory reset on your realme 5 pro? Might be quite cheaper
[General Questions and Answers] Kristian_dms:
Im looking to buy a new work phone as my last got stolen.

Basic use, twitter, email, podcasts.

No intense camera requirements

No need to root (cant due to company restrictions)

Price is irrelevant, as i'm not paying

Im in the EU, so Samsungs dont have snapdragons.

Pretty much all i'm interested in is the phone with the best build quality and reliable performance.

What would you get?
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Get a redmi. Redmi note 11 pro

Or if you aren't paying, you could go for a 1 Terabyte Samsung s22 ultra or 2 terabytes iPhone 13 pro max
[General Questions and Answers] pra1shiv:
Hi Respected XDA-community members

June-2022

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Note / Serious Concerns in my next purchase:

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Recently,My Redmi note 5 pro got bricked without doing any new thing, and hung on mi bootloop.

My Redmi Note 5 Pro device was not bootloader unlocked, and after bootloop hung issue,

it is not even allowing me to flash a device on my own, with so many Xiaomi centric walled garden techniques.

I have understood from many of our XDA community members that, Xiaomi is not allowing bootloader unlock, without visiting their center and paying.

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Based on above ordeal, I need suggestions from community.

For Below kind of requirements, Please suggest a good Android Phone with below specs.

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1. Freedom to Flash by self, when there is a brick in device

2. 6 to 8 GB RAM

3. 128GB ROM

4. Qualcomm Processor

5. Must have native Call recording facility

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Type Of usage

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--> Many utility apps I need to install

--> No Gaming at all

--> Not too much camera usage except urgent documents scans

--> Good GPS

--> 5000 mAh battery is plus if it has.

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Budget Range

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INR 15000 to INR 20000

Country India
[General Questions and Answers] Arrovil:
Hi, could you please suggest new phone to replace my old Xiaomi Mi A1.

Usage:

primary - web, messengers, music

secondary - video watching, camera, GPS

Desired requirements:

~350$

good battery life

6GB RAM or more

Enough performance for my usage for 2-3 years - so I assume phone released this year (2022)

Not too bulky

3.5 mm jack

Nice to have custom roms

Nice to have call recording

Thank you in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] LeDavida:
Hello, I've previously asked about a phone to choose, after a long research (I'm interested in AR and the tool Depth API) I'm between two options:

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Pros:

More RAM at the same price (as promotion)

More feedback by the users

Cons:

MIUI (and things like publicity in system apps and, if I'm correct, you must create a Mi account to use it as develop purposes)

Issues with proximity sensor

Motorola Moto G51

Pros:

Native Android OS

Better performance (Antutu result)

Cons:

Mostly the price (Moto G51 4 GB RAM is pretty close to Redmi Note 10 6 GB RAM)

As I said, I wanna try AR development and maybe play some VR things (is not the best but is better than nothing) and it's around my budget range.

Which one do you think is better for AR/VR?
[General Questions and Answers] Coldbreeze16:
I have a Galaxy S21 Plus for nearly 1.5 years and a couple of months back a vertical green bar appeared. Yesterday, another one appeared so in thinking, this is gonna progress. Screen replacement cost is 17000₹. So I'm thinking about getting a new one instead.

My only requirement is a good camera on the unit. Processing power or screen doesn't matter (my S21+ has stayed at HD resolution 60Hz since purchase). I wanted Pixel 6 but it isn't available in India officially and Google's service is sketchy. I've been thinking either Vivo X70 Pro or Vivo X80 (not pro). I can go up to Xiaomi 12 Pro but I don't see much difference between the in terms of photos. Please suggest any other phones too in 40k-60k range if more suitable.
[General Questions and Answers] kröte:
BEST phone for lineage os for 100 usd?

Best lineage os phone for around 50 USD?

Which phones please? only price maatters.
[General Questions and Answers] kubans2301:
Hi guys,

I am looking for a cheaper alternative to the Pixel 5 or 6 for 250 USD or less maybe something used. Now I have a Pixel 3a and it's time for a change. The most important thing is the quality of the photos. I want to install Lineage and GCam.

Or what phone can be with good camera and always on display?
[General Questions and Answers] kröte:
how about a NEW not RENEWED "google pixel 2 xl" for 180 usd at amazon. Get a case so it wont break when dropped. works with lineage and google camera. google pixel 2 xl camera is state of the art.

SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle PRO Series Phone Case for Google Pixel 2 XL, Full-Body Rugged Holster Case with Built-in Screen Protector for Google Pixel 2 XL17 usd
[General Questions and Answers] 5746_RTS:
Hi All!

I need to upgrade my phone to a 5G compatible phone. since my carrier (Tmobile) has been sending me messages saying July 1, my phone will no longer work on their system. I have been using Lineage Discovery 19 on a Sony Xperia Xa2 Ultra (H3223).

What is the best 5G phone that will work on a secure/private custom ROM? I would love suggestions! I do use the camera quite a bit, and use the phone for note taking and with business. Privacy is important.

Thank you in advance!
[General Questions and Answers] muhschaf:
hi,

after it seems that my XZ1 compact has slowly died today i need a new one.

What are the option for me given following specs:

around 4" - 5" Display.

no bootlock (easy flashable like the SGS4 mini was once)

min 4g (3G don't work here anymore)

sd card slot.
[General Questions and Answers] DiamondJohn:
Not a suggestion for a phone, however, ALL my previous phones had SDCards, specifically because I would only consider ones that had one. My current phone does not have an sdcard, but has 128GB internally (previously used a 64GB sdcard between phones). I had times that my 64GB was full. that hasnt happened to me yet with 128GB built in. PS: Pixel 4a. Moral of the story, if 128GB is enough and you dont have specific reasons for an SDCard, open up your options and consider some of the phones with built in massive internal memory.
[General Questions and Answers] Master Melab:
Are there any newer MediaTek devices that do not have secure boot enabled? As in, the preloader does not need to be digitally signed.
[General Questions and Answers] marriedman:
Greetings all!

I can't believe I have come to the point where I need help deciding on a phone. I used to be up-to-date on everything, but there is literally so much out there now and I have so much going on personally, I just can't keep up. I am a long time Android user (since the early days of CyanogenMod) and I have always favored the Nexus/Pixel lines as well as the OnePlus phones. Ease of rooting is paramount to me. I usually get used flagship phones since they tend to have the best support here on XDA. I really like phones that people tinker a lot with.

I currently have a Pixel 3 and I loved this phone. Now however the data/charging port has become finicky. I cannot get a full charge, copy data to and from it, and AndroidAuto keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. I've worked around it with wireless charging and KDEConnect for data transfers. Now the battery is just not as strong as it once was and I have to charge it 3 times a day.

My MUST HAVE needs are relatively modest:

Root access - I mean, this is probably a given for all of us.

Linux friendly - I have no access to a Windows computer. From what I have read, some phones require a Windows computer and a proprietary software to unlock and root.

Aftermarket ROMS - Dirty Unicorns was my preferred ROM, but I have been on Lineage for the past year.

AFFORDABLE! I have two teenage daughters and a wife. They're killing me people! So lets say $300 absolute max budget.

T-Mobile network - I live in the US and T-Mobile is my provider.

My WOULD LIKE needs are getting harder to find:

Good low light camera - It has to be on par with the Pixel 3 camera. I wouldn't think this is a tough thing to beat since my phone came out in 2018.

3.5mm headphone jack - even though I use it less and less, I do find many times that I wish my Pixel had it. I have a really old phone that I only use as a MP3 player when mowing grass or on the motorcycle.

16:9 Aspect Ratio - This just seems to fit comfortably in a front pocket. I don't carry a attache case or backpack. I don't want to have a 20:9 phone digging into my leg when I sit down.

SDCard - I haven't had this in years, but with my data port problems, I wish I had it. If not, I can continue doing the wireless transfers/backups overnight.

I am not a gamer, unless you count Pinochle or the match 3 jewel games you play on the toilet. I don't watch movies often, just when on a treadmill. More often than not I have access to chargers most of the day, so monster battery life is not vital.

I hope that is enough information, I've never asked for help in choosing a phone before. I really appreciate any suggestions. Thanks in advance!

**EDIT**

I almost forgot! I really do not like the curved edges on many phones. While not a deal breaker, I honestly hate curved displays and much prefer flat. I also do not care if there are visible bevels. My phone is always in a case with raised edges to protect the screen.
[General Questions and Answers] saadtarik:
Hi guys, Im looking to buy either Poco f3 or Mi 11 lite 5g NE but not sure which one to go for. Im getting both at same price.

I like mi 11's sleek design and i'm not a hardcore gamer. I do like tinkering with my phone and want to try custom roms on which ever phone i get. Any suggestions on what i should go for ?
[General Questions and Answers] Tuddynumnums:
So I tend to buy phones mostly for portable games and emulators so I can play things like C&C, the entire point is im trying to ditch the S5 for something new thats around 200-350$CAD and Battery life while gaming is a huge deal and possibly easily replacable batteries so I can carry extras with android 12 at least and obviously a headphone jack.
[General Questions and Answers] NeoSonic:
Hi all,

Can anyone recommend a device for me? The charging port on my device has broken so I need something new ASAP.

I'm looking for something in the £200-£250 price range, could be tempted to £300 at a push.

Any device with 5G, USB C & a 3.5mm jack will do.

My main goal is to have a device that is rootable & actually supported with custom roms to be able to future proof it.

There are a few devices out there that fit the bill from Oppo & Xiaomi like the Redmi Note 10 Pro & such but I'm struggling to find anything about custom roms on the devices that I have found.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Who told you you have to pay to unlock bootloader? Or that Xiaomi isnt allowing bootloader unlocks? Given that Xiaomi is the complete opposite of that. Oh well. Now, every smartphone out there needs to have the developer option OEM unlock activated in order to unlock it. It is not that your phone refused to flash, is a security functionality. How secure would be any phone if it allowed me to dirty flash a rom in order to access your data?

As for a suggestion, see realme gt Neo 2
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Redmi note 11 pro
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Go for motorola
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
You could also try getting a mid range one and use a Google camera port. Saves quite a bit on the cash and you get a very good camera.
[General Questions and Answers] Fytdyh:
Great security and privacy? Go with an iPhone. These are the best at this. A custom rom is a less secure choice, even compared with a stock ROM.