OG Droid Edition
Previous: >>51351513
A general thread to collect all of the smartphone purchase threads into one place. Try not to argue, and provide evidence for claims.
Suggestions to this general OP post are appreciated!
>YouTube Reviewers
https://www.youtube.com/user/AndroidAuthority
https://www.youtube.com/user/pocketnowvideo
>/g/ Approved Review Sites
http://www.gsmarena.com/
http://www.phonearena.com/
http://tweakers.net/ (Site is in Dutch though?)
(Give us recs here, and I'll add them in the future)
>Anon's Mobile Device Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMugiNgJ2qteHBfNFJyLUgxN1k/view
(to the anon who made the basic phone guide, this is just me but perhaps it would be better to turn it into a spreadsheet on Google docs so that it's "easier" to read?
Here's an example: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WI4dKGcwWjn5XpTgfLsK8c0cipRzrWbVpiLGeVr55Ks/htmlview?sle=true)
>/g/ Approved Phones
Budget Phone: Moto /g/, One+X (Doesn't work in the US quite yet)
/g/ approved flagship: LG V10
/g/'s latest shilled phone: Sony Xperia Z5 series, Samsung Note 5
Hey guys is Marshmallow bug free? Im still on 4.4 because muh battery life, and decided to skip 5.0 and 5.1 because of that and the reported bugginess, is it safe to upgrade? I have a n5 btw
Don't own a cellphone, don't know what to get. Had an Iphone 3gs years ago, and a Galaxy S3 that I use as gps right now.
Any suggestions? I'll probably jailbreak/cyanogenmod whatever I get. Not really interested in Nexus devices, or that OnePlusChink shit.
>>51363700
>>51363811
>>51363673
What games are y'all running?
I just realized I have used Android for 5+ years and I have never bought a game for it.
Preferably something with actual content and progression or just fun gameplay.. as in not angry birds.
>>51363838
Do mobages count?
>>51363875
Whats a mobage?
Can I play it in English?
Can I play it without an internet connection after downloading?
>>51363619
>if they had SD cards, removable batteries, and plastic or even metal backs
I have the same issues with this 2015 generation of Samsung phones.
That's why I'm actually thinking of getting a Note 4. I'm not 100% sure about this decision, but the extra money needed to get a Note 5 seems unjustified, if you get a phone with less options than the 4.
I'm just wondering now, but how many people here have actually made use of the ability to swap out batteries? I have never had to make use of that feature. Nor have I had any trouble with just 32 GB of storage on my phone. The other thread someone talked about replacing the battery 2 years down the line because it could possibly die out. And then someone else said they needed the SD card because they needed 48 GB of porn on their phone.
>>51363929
As someone who has had ever Note since the 2, get the Note 4.
The Note 5 does indeed give you less for your money. Far less.
>>51363969
I use the battery swap feature when I am camping/traveling.
I would personally prefer a phone with 64gb Internal, then SD could fuck right off. But since phones with SD come with paltry storage, this isn't an option.
>>51363929
I'm waiting on the S7, cause I keep seeing rumors they're going to fix some or all of those things.
>>51363969
BTW, I'm using an iphone 4 right now and I've had it for like 4 years with no problems. It only has 8 GB of storage.
>>51364008
You can't even have very many apps on just 8GB... you just don't know what you're missing out on.
>>51364007
>trusting rumors
It's not happening m8. No matter what the shills and hype want you to believe, it's not going to be that great.
bout to bite the bullet. S-should i?
>>51363673
>mfw I had this phone
>mfw I miss it
>>51364037
what are you looking to get out of it?
>>51364023
Yeah, I've actually had trouble with that. 8 GB is not enough for even the most basic things you want to do on a smartphone. At least I got it for free.
So yes, I actually do know what I'm missing out on. I'm planning on getting a new phone soon enough.
>>51364028
I know I know, but one can hope. I don't need a new phone yet, won't do that until I switch to Verizon this summer.
>>51363891
>Whats a mobage?
It's the (Japanese) abbreviation for "mobile games." It usually refers to free to play games on (mainly) smartphones that both have a "stamina" bar that prevents you from continuously playing and forces you to wait should you deplete it; and micro transactions where you pay money for a specific type of in game currency. Usually this type of currency is used for drawing for characters of higher rarities, fill up your stamina bar, etc.
>Can I play it in English?
Some mobages have been translated in English such as Brave Frontier and Love Live: School Idol Festival, but the game featured in particular, Fate/Grand Order is a Japanese only mobage as I type this.
>Can I play it without an internet connection after downloading?
No
What's the best camera you can get for >$300?
>>51364092
>Verizon
Please don't. They're jews who really don't care about their customers. Don't support them.
>>51364098
>not mentioning master-race GOTY DBZ Dokkan Battle
>>51363673
I have a nexus 5, but the battery is dying.
It takes 3-4 hours to charge now and my SoT is 2 hours. Love this phone, was an amazing investment.
What's a good cheap phone for a power user? I go through maybe 5 hours SoT daily and 4 hours of call time.
When I got my nexus 5 I was focused more on performance than battery life, but i need better battery life.
Should I get a new battery and hold off the upgrade, or should I just get a new phone?
Budget is 250 aud.
>>51364112
The service area is just so much better, especially since I like to go camping a lot. I'm moving to Arizona, hopefully, and ATT just doesn't cut it in so many areas. T Mobile is even worse.
>>51363673
That was the first phone I got, I loved that keyboard. I miss having it, wish phones didn't stop using them.
>>51363673
This is why ISIS does what it does, they're just really upset about the lack of QWERTY flagship devices.
>>51364158
America's pretty fucked isn't it?
Is there really no better alternative there?
>>51364195
Than Verizon? Fuck no, not for coverage. Nothing close.
>>51364112
DESU right now Verizon is cheaper than T-Mobile for my needs. I don't care about unlimited data, I don't stream music of video. I just use data on the road for maps, reddit, 4chan, and looking up things in browser or trip advisor.
Is there still a reason to go with the 6P? Lately all I've been hearing about it is build quality issues.
>>51364264
yeah if you choose to ignore that, it performs OK. Nevermind that this gen of Snapdragons perform no better than the last gen, or that the 6P is overpriced for what it is.
>Get a Motorola X Play they said
>It has a good battery they said
[spoiler]They were actually right[/spoiler]
>>51364131
5X is the best upgrade for Nexus 5 lovers.
>>51364386
5x is hardly an upgrade at all it's a phone that is not nearly the same deal the 5 was, it's a ripoff matter of fact.
>>51364061
daily usage, light gaymen, usually check bank account info/messages/emails, general shit, don't really care about an epic camera.
>>51364386
No thanks.
>>51363838
Arcane Souls is pretty good and free
>>51364437
Move to America.
>>51364416
How is it a ripoff? You're getting a tremendous value with the 5X.
>>51364437
Holy fuck is this AUS
>>51364518
Yep.
>>51364477
I don't want to get shot.
>>51364489
Haha dude this nexus generation its fucking shit.
The huehuewai and the remixed lg bastard ft. Fingersensor aren't worth it. Just get a V10 if you really need a new phone.
>>51364651
Give me five faults of the 5X considering it's price.
>>51364489
Fuck no you're not, there are tons of other phones that are better value for your money.
>>51364715
1. Storage
2. Camera quality
3. Processor and ram
4. Lack of SD card/battery
5. Screen size
The Moto X Pure is a far superior phone in the US at least, not sure elsewhere.
>>51364651
Last good value nexus device was the 2013 nexus 5.
god tier phone apart from battery life.
>Still stuck on an iPhone 4
>Phone company was charging out the ass for an S5, let alone the S6
>Countries dollar is still weak
JUST
>>51364053
My first smartphone ;_;
>>51364887
i4 its not that bad. At least you are not running a 4yo Android phone instead. Apple shit doesn't age that bad.
>>51364887
I don't get how Samsung sells so many phones unless people just don't care that they paid 600-700 for the device.
I wonder how many people buy them at Costco/Best Buy/ sam's Club in the US. You can buy them for good prices with 2 years contracts at those places still, because they get rid of the markup for the most part.
>>51364920
Before that I was stuck on a Galaxy Ace, only got the iPhone 4 because it was free.
The Galaxy Ace was entirely indestructible, though. I dropped it down a flight of concrete stairs while sprinting and it didn't have a scratch on the front or back.
>>51364920
> Apple shit doesn't age that bad.
Bullshit it doesn't. I replaced my 4s after just 2 years because of how slow iOS 8? or 7 whatever made it. Their batteries go to shit just like everyone's.
hi guys i finally managed to kill my old trusty iphone 4s and i'm looking for something decent that i can buy off contract without shelling out $1000.
What's an affordable phone, available in Canada, that doesn't suck and is Android based on software side?
>>51364974
Also my iPhones charge goes from 100% to dead in the span of three hours.
>>51364975
You updated your phone to iOS 8?
It's your fault buddy. It's like upgrading an xperia play to lollipop and expecting it to run decent.
>>51364986
TELUS has S5s for $0 at $70/month if you're in the west.
>>51365018
I don't remember, I've not even had the phone for 2 years. I rolled it back for sure, but the phone was still shitting out on me and I baby my phones.
The 4 I had before it still kind of works, but even with an optimized loadout using a jailbreak the battery is fucked and it's laggy.
Electronics age.
Apple isn't special.
No, they're not the worst, but they're not the best.
IMHO Samsung's Galaxy S phones age better. My S4 still is super fast, and the battery is lasting quite well.
>>51365033
>off contract
>look at running applications on note 4
>tons of important shit for work left open
>try to touch home button
>hit "close all"
>they're all gone
This has happened way too fucking often. I fucking hate it, yet there's not even an OPTION to have it tell you "are you sure you want to close all running applications?"
Anyone know a way around this? Is it possible to jailbreak a Note 4?
>>51365122
Sure. You can jailbreak it If you manage to install iOS on it.
But personally I would recommend to take 5 seconds of your time and Google terms before asking at least so you don't end up sounding like a retard.
It's called root not jailbreak dumbshit.
>>51364737
>1. Storage
Same as the Moto X Pure. 32 GB. Non-expandable but you get a fingerprint reader.
>2. Camera quality
The camera is one of the best on the market, better than any other in it's price range as well.
>3. Processor and ram
808, same as Moto X pure, but one less GB of Ram. It's a tie up.
>5. Screen size
One handed usability is a plus for some, larger is a plus for some. Too subjective.
No it's not. They're pretty much the same thing but with differences that appeal to different users.
>>51365235
God just use Google. Here, saved you both 40 post discussing shit.
http://versus.com/en/motorola-moto-x-pure-edition-vs-google-nexus-5x
>>51364986
Do you mind falling into the chinaphone meme, if not I'd look into a OnePlus X or even a OnePlus 2 if you want current flagship specs. If not then a G4 or V10
>>51365438
why not oneplus one?
>>51365438
also what about lenovo k3
>>51365611
Might aswell get the OPX over the OPO, I don't have much experience with Lenovo but looking up that phone it all looks good especially the price
>>51363673
>/g/ approved flagship: LG V10
Let this meme die please
One click away from getting a Moto Pure, just one question. Does the display suffers burn-in like the amoled on the moto x?
When my OnePlus 2 memephone arrives, should I put cyanogen straight on it, or keep it OxygenOS
>>51365235
You spend like 30 dollars more on the 5x to get the same internal storage, but the 5x doesn't have a sd card slot.
The camera is not one of the best on the market, you're mistaking it for the 6p.
A Galaxy S6 Edge+ is being given to me, and I have to use it due to certain terms.
Please tell me some good things about it to expect, and what to prepare for too. I'm normally an iphone user.
>>51365912
No because it's not amoled this year
>>51366304
You now have a better camera, faster phone, and less hand holding
You can now use the phone like a thumb drive
>>51363673
mobile device guide guy here.
I tried Gdocs, it didn't keep any conditional formatting or filtering options. The filters are the best feature of the list.
I can go into the list and limit by:
>under $350
>2-4GB RAM
>Only Quad Core
>minimum 5" screen
and it'll break down all the phones that fall under that criteria. GDocs can't do that.
Only other thing I considered for online hosting is something one of my previous companies did. The used Sharepoint to host Excel Online documents that we could log into and edit. Unfortunately, I think Sharepoint is really expensive and complicated to set up.
If anyone has better options for hosting Excel docs online I'm all ears. For now, I'm gonna stick with Drive docs you can download.
>>51366298
5X @ 32GB is $430 and Moto X Pure @ 32 is $450.
And it uses the same camera as the 6P, just with slightly inferior software.
>cant decide if i want s5 for ease of use or s6 for camera/better resale value when s7 is out
Are device payment plans just a meme or actually useful?
>>51366482
It isn't the same quality photos at all.
With the Moto X Pure you can just put in a SD card for the price. Far cheaper.
>>51366630
>It isn't the same quality photos at all.
Obviously, but the photos are among the greatest in the industry. Top 5
Yes, storage goes to the Pure. But the pure doesn't have a finger print reader. Again, these are trade offs and exchanges. The phones appeal to different audiences.
>>51366849
>>51366849
Fair enough.
I really don't see where 6P users make the argument that it is worth it over the Pure though. Especially with this bend shit.
>>51363673
Best phone I ever had.
Why Motorola don't sell a supercharged droid 1?
Just got a Note 5. My moto x (first gen) was cool but it became garbage around el3 months ago. Any must have apps I should download?
>>51366944
There was a Droid 2 and Droid 3, they were both even better. They just were not nearly as popular.
>>51363673
I kinda wish slideout keyboards were still a thing, they were the bomb-diggity.
It's too bad the PRIV seems to be a failure.
>>51363673
What do the colors in the guide mean?
>>51366954
I know, and I buy them, but they where no better in design like the original.
>>51366949
Did /pol/ literally author this?
>>51365334
This invalidates the entire retarded comparison. By that reasoning we should all just carry laptops with us instead of phones.
>>51367002
P accurate satire desu
>>51367098
>carry laptops with us
Now if only we could get phone service on laptops, I would totally just do that. Maybe a tablet though for more convenience when getting it out. I prefer doing calls with a headset anyway.
>>51367163
>I prefer doing calls with a headset anyway.
>>51366980
They're just conditional formats from highest to lowest value with green being highest and red being lowest.
I figured it'd be an easy, at-a-glance reference for certain values. In the RAM and ROM columns, greener means more memory/storage, red means less.
Same for the ratings from PhoneArena and GSM Arena. The difference between greentree is directly correlated to the rating of 10/10 Vs 0/10.
anyone here have experience with BLU phones? specifically more recent phones like the Studio Energy/2 or the new Pure XL?
>>51367163
you can if you use google fi
>>51366876
I don't know, I'm not a 6Pfag. All indicators point to it being a supreme performer, but the bend/crack meme is keeping me away from it.
>>51367584
Unfortunately the "better" 800 snapdragons really aren't that much better. They throttle because of heat like a motherfucker, so many times you end up with worse performance and a hot phone.
since there isn't a dumbphone general, I'm gonna ask here
which dumbphone do you highly recommend? I want a relatively small one
>>51368241
Small one like 5'?
>>51368263
like a Nokia 8210
![xperiasxwhite_0[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/wnGcBBw.jpg "xperiasxwhite_0[1].jpg")
I got an Xperia SX and it's been a beast trying to remove all the insane bloat this thing has. Anyone know some custom firmware I can flash onto this thing?
>>51363838
Some games I have on my phone that I've enjoyed
>Leo's Fortune
>Minecraft PE
>Gta San Andreas
>Savant Ascent
>Tetris
>Zombie Defense
>TowerDefense
>Pure Chromatic Bloom
>MinuteQuest
>DANMAKU death
I have tried emulators but I don't see the point if I can't use the touch screen to play it properly
Is there any advantage of using T-Mobile over MetroPCS? I have a Moto G 2014 so I will be using HSPA+.
>>51369106
better coverage + rollover LTE + music streaming doesn't count towards data.
I'm looking into getting a new phone soon. One that's battery life isn't ass, and maybe has a hardware keyboard.
Should I go android or consider an ubuntu phone? Can ubuntu phones run android apps? Are ubuntu phones less botnet than Android?
>>51369338
>hardware keyboard
Blackberry Priv if you don't mind the price tag
>>51366978
>It's too bad the PRIV seems to be a failure.
how?
It looks like I'm going from a oneplus one to a 6s.
If I swapped my phone for an android is the 6p my safest bet? Non stock android makes me wanna puke
Thoughts on droid turbo 2?
>>51369338
BlackBerry Classic. You can run Android apps that don't require play services (and some that do), nice battery life, and you get a trackpad
>>51363673
>/g/ Approved Review Sites
>http://www.gsmarena.com/
>http://www.phonearena.com/
sorry but could u add www.notebookcheck.net ?
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Motorola-Moto-X-Style-Smartphone-Review.153849.0.html
the only website test communication like gps display, viewing angle, emmc test and gaming framerate.
Anons, I highly value removable battery. What are, besides G4, V10 and Note 4, other good phones with that feature? Can be budget aswell.
Looking for any advice on customizing this. I got it how I like to use my phone but looking for style advice. First thing I'm thinking about is aligning the folders better with the camera app.
Any ideas for widgets or anything?
I wish Google remade the Nexus 5, with a better battery and camera
>>51371064
Is that Nova Launcher?
Try setting folder icons to grid, it might look better.
>>51371085
>nova launcher
>icon pack
Here you go
>>51371083
I've tried all the options before but I'll give grid a day and see how I feel. Yes nova launcher prime.
>>51371069
>>51371200
No
>>51371231
It's quite compact, lightweight, and has reasonably sized screen (for these days). This is the Nexus 5 of 2015 and it's exactly as it should be.
>>51371281
>quite compact, lightweight
literally bigger and heavier than the old one
Also it's not the "flagship" and isn't using the top of the line CPU (like the SD800 was when the N5 released)
>>51371281
It has a worse screen to body ratio than the old one
Hey friends, I've just received an invite to buy Oneplus X, I am looking for a 5" or smaller screen. I am from Europe, so it's even more expensive here, I am accustomed to the straight usd to eur conversion rate in electronics, but Oneplus costs even more than just that. I am kinda cheap, but can spend as much as I want. The question is should I buy it, spend some big cash on z3c or hell even z5c, or settle for a used or a refubrished one?
>>51372008
Never go with One Plus, costumer service is garbage, have fun trying to RMA it if something is wrong with it. Shipping to europe is also expensive.
Go for the Z3c or z5c.
>>51372048
I am torn between them, maybe there are other options, which I didn't find on my own? Once again I am a cheapo and spending 300+ euro on a device that can get shattered, stolen or whatever is not something I'd like. Also knowing that there will be some dried shitskins cum all over the used ones.
>>51372119
Z5c is overheating, faulty, imperfect fingerprint scanner and is thicker and heavier than Z3c. Also the battery life isn't as good as in Z3c.
>>51372048
>>51372187
Ok, thanks for your input, I find myself choosing whichever sucks less, not which one is the best, smartphones are just not that good at the moment.
>>51372256
then go for a moto/g/.
>>51363673
I understand that the v10 is a good phone but its not like the z5 is being shilles for no good reason. It looks great, has sd card, is water resistant, has good specs and battery life. Unlike the gulagsy bloat 5 which looks like shit, runs touchjizz, shitty own that gets stuck, no expandable battery, iPhone and backwards capactive buttons, screen burn in amoled and will never get custom roms.
>>51372271
>moto g
>europe
paying extra for a lower end midtier phone isn't my cup of tea, there're much better speced Chinese products and chinks are willing to scum up package declaration so you don't have to pay VAT/customs duty tax and can just get another phone if this one shits itself.
>>51372337
Same happens if you buy the OPX. It costs $250 dollars if you're from USA, but if you're from Europe, it costs 270 euro.
>>51371303
>muh flagship
>muh muh specs
Are there any good smartphones coming out that are good and SMALL? My Moto X cracked open after a drop and I'd like to upgrade but the only options that aren't 'phablet' sized are the Z3c and Z5c from Sony. Am I missing something?
Note 4 or Oneplus One?
>>51373945
Nexus 5X
>>51371303
The CPU on the 6p is literally not going to be faster and quite possibly slower because of CPU throttling
>>51373945
OPX
Is it worth it to upgrading a galaxy S2 from and 2.3 to jellybean? Heard it can deplete the battery faster
>>51372337
You could try the wileyfox swift, it's similar to a moto g but runs CyanogenOS.
>>51363673
Why shouldn't I buy an LG V10 right now?
Any other lafags coming?
Advice an android phone please? I live in Europe
>>51375376
What is it?
Hello anons, what phone should i get under $250?
>>51375429
The last OnePlus X pop-up event.
https://oneplus.net/x-popups
looking for my first smartphone. has to be android, cheap, no contract. checked out Moto E phones but could settle on something else.
>>51369070
>>Gta San Andreas
only if you root your device and play with a bluetooth controller. the touch controls are just a bit too awkward to get ever used to for a third person shooter/driving game.
Honor 4X for 159€ Y/N?
That's pretty much my max budget.
It can be upgraded to 5.1 but I'm not sure if I want to deal with Emotion UI 3.0.
Is the HTC One M8 still a good phone to pick up in late-2015? I don't care about its camera if that means anyting.
>>51370563
The OP is terrible anyways so don't bother
>>51376091
Fuck off nigger, we don't see you doing anything about it
>>51376005
Well if you don't care about getting it updated, and a "good looking phone" is the most important to you, yeah sure...
>>51376091
Umm, did you not read in the OP that it's open to adding more recommended sites? The anons behind /spg/ are whole heartedly trying to make it better so kindly fuck off please
>>51376111
Yeah because it wouldn't change even if I did.
>>51376180
Maybe you should make recs instead of being a god damn faggot about it
We have made changes to it, it's been me and one other guy making sure the threads stay valid and don't die
How can people live with 5h screen on time? (and that is pretty good if you actually use your phone (High brightness, networks on, multitasking, streaming video)
>>51375399
your budget? preferences? what for?
>>51376512
Anything under €350
I'd prefer as to close to stock android as possible.
General browsing, music, some 3d games (not too heavy ones), various apps.. I think 2gb ram would be enough but i don't know
>>51364437
rekt nerd
>>51376897
moto g?
>>51376897
Moto X Play.
>practically stock Android (one Moto app installed, and it's very useful)
>very good battery life
>big screen for movies/games.
>Need a new phone as my old Xperia L is showing its age.
>Budget is around 300 pounds
>Cant stand 5.5 and bigger screens
>Better deals like G4 and OPO are 5.5
Anyone has any recommendations? Planning to save a bit and get S6.
>>51377289
Thankfully they are all moving this way.
HTC, Samsung have both moved closer to stock in the last year
>>51377504
<4"
No.
>>51377192
>>51377289
Shame Moto G is only 720p but seems fine.
The Oneplus One is better than the Moto X Play for the same price (801 vs 615 plus 1gb ram)
Well seems like my choice ends up between Moto G, OPO and Moto X Play.
There's the Moto X 2014 on sale €259 but it has a little 2300mAh battery
Hey guys, I bought an LG v10 a few days ago and due to the promo they had going on I had a bunch of shit for free. I don't need some of this stuff and I was wondering if I could just sell then on Craigslist for some cash.
Stuff I got by the way included a screen protector, case, Bluetooth speaker, tablet, 200 gig memory card, battery and cradle. I'm just wondering if selling the tablet will be fine since they said that we would our 4g on it.
>>51377545
>>51377504
><4"
>No
Any ≤4,5 but with thin frame for that price?
>>51377858
Only thing that is close is what, the Sony compact phones?
This is a reminder for android users:
Wealthy and white people predominantly choose iPhone.
>Yep, it's true: Android is the poor man's phone worldwide
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/06/19/its_true_android_is_the_poor_mans_phone/
>Still Don't Believe Android Is For The Poor? This Chart Proves It
http://www.businessinsider.com/android-iphone-market-share-by-price-2014-8
>Proof That Android Really Is For The Poor
>Google's Android mobile operating system has 1 billion users — more than twice the 470 million people on Apple's iOS equivalent — yet Apple pays out twice the amount of revenue to app developers on its system, according to Andreessen Horowitz analyst Benedict Evans.
>That's because Google is aggressively going after lower-income users on a global scale. The company recently launched Android One in India, which allows device manufacturers to make $100 smartphones. Apple, by contrast, prefers to sell its iPhones for more than $600.
>So although it sounds crass to say "Android is for poor people," on a global scale that's exactly how it is being used.
http://www.businessinsider.com/android-v-apple-ios-market-share-revenue-income-2014-6
> Android Is For Poor People: Maps - Business Insider
http://www.businessinsider.com/android-is-for-poor-people-maps-2014-4
>A new Pew study says the majority of Americans now own smartphones and the majority of rich, educated adults own iPhones.
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/pew-everyone-buys-android-rich-educated-people-buy-iphones
>Surprise; Apple's iPhones Are Expensive So Rich People Are More Likely To Have Them
http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2014/04/05/surprise-apples-iphones-are-expensive-so-rich-people-are-more-likely-to-have-them/
You can tell where the rich people are in the city by looking at iPhone distribution. You can also tell where the white neighborhoods are and where black & hispanics neighborhoods are just based on iPhone usage. Yes, really.
>>51377876
You can also tell who is a retard with herd mentallity.
>>51377876
Yeah, and rich people buy cars with poor value like BMWs, Audis, and Lexus.
I like that Android has phones for rich fags, and phones for poor fags. I see that as a redeeming quality.
iOS won't be this popular forever.
>>51377305
A used S5, if you can find a good one on craigslist or whatever, will run you near $200 and last you quite a while until you can buy a S7 which should be much better, having qualcomm 820 and refinement of the new metal style S6 build.
Just flash AOSP on the S5 and it'll be smooth as fuck. The only difference between that and S6 is the camera desu.
>>51377937
>The only difference between that and S6 is the camera desu
sounds like someone hasn't used an S6 before lol
S5 vs S6, the "only difference" is not the camera.
Finger print sensor is 10x better
SoC is faster and makes graphic transitions smoother
more RAM allows for more multitasking
USF 2.0 internal storage means everything loads faster and the phone in general is more responsive, it also boots up faster.
I could go one, but the camera is far from the "only" difference.
Also, kek at anyone who said samsung had shit updates.
>pic related
>>51378065
I'm married to a white woman who is a pharmacist, we're not poor, and I will never buy an Apple device again.
I sold most of them off in 2013 to buy a boutique guitar amp.
Your comment is fucking cringe, and sounds like a pathetic neckbeard that got gifted an iPhone 5 last christmas and is trying to make himself feel better for his gift.
>>51377876
>>51378065
The troll-shilling is pretty bad itt I see.
No reason to reply to these
>>51378065
That woman isn't attractive
>>51377937
What made you think the s7 will use a qualcomm Soc and not their own better one? And you can't really compare prices on used phones, that's mostly about luck.
>>51378054
It's a shame the s6 has such a form-over-function build. I'd have to charge that battery twice a day...
>>51378105
>No reason to reply to these
>Replies anyways
>>51378065
I have a GF. She has an iPhone which she somewhat hates and an android tablet which she enjoys more. If her parents didn't just give her hand-me-down phones when they upgrade she would have a nice android phone by now (hell, she used to have one of the old keyboard motos)
>>51363811
>Want to root and install custom ROMs
>Not interested in a Nexus
But whai anon?
>>51378065
How does she look like? I can't see her face under all this wallpaper and fake hair
>>51378065
>women
you mean vain females that would be totally broken if they didn't have rich husband
>Android+BitTorrent
How do you search for and download torrents from KAT and TPB from an Android phone?
All the dedicated apps I've tried don't work.
>>51378112
typical poordroid user with shit taste in women. you probably have a nigger gf.
>>51379056
Nah, I'm married to a white woman.
>>51379036
Chrome + Flud?
>>51363838
dude!
>jetcar stunts (like trackmania, best mobile game ever)
>clash of clans
>deus ex: the fall
>dead space
>kotor
>gta ports
>vainglory (moba)
>emulators
>oddworld: strangers wrath
>goat simulator
>maschinarium
>monument valley
>limbo
>hail to the king: deathbeat
>shadow run returns
>shadow gun
>critical ops
>max payne
most 3rd person games support hid controllers.
I'm on a budget. $250 is the absolute maximum I want to spend. What is the best phone aside from the Moto G
>>51379407
You guys need to fucking put what country you are in, and what carrier
How's the battery life and performance of the Z5? It seems like a really good phone but I fucking hate lag and poor batteries.
>>51370563
>www.notebookcheck.net
Will add to the next thread, thanks.
>>51379466
We should remove the Dutch site, unless we're going to say we're adding every fucking European language. English only, IMHO.
>>51372294
So should the Z5 phones be bumped up to "approved flagship?" Everything I hear about it sounds great (stock android, expandable storage and a LANYARD HOLE) and I'm thinking about getting a Premium myself but I feel that a few of us should actually own one first, check it out ourselves and give our own judgement on the phone before deciding whether or not it is approved. (Although most likely it will be)
>>51363673
>YouTube Reviewers
https://www.youtube.com/user/AndroidAuthority
https://www.youtube.com/user/pocketnowvideo
How does /spg/ feel about the following YouTube accounts?
https://www.youtube.com/user/gadgetmatch
https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers
https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperSafTV
I'm sure there's more, but those are the three that come to my mind that isn't included in the OP.
So, are phone cases worth the premium charged for them, or are 4$ cases from eBay just as good? I bought an LG G4 a few weeks ago and the rep tried to sell me a 35 dollar case with quickcircle support (aka a window and a small magnet). I got a chink case, also with quickcircle support, for 6. Is the markup on cases really that horrific, or am I buying garbage?
I have a Galaxy S3 with Cyanogenmod 11 that I have been using as a GPS for the past few years, but have been thinking of getting an actual phone to use.
What would be something similar that isn't crazy? I don't need all that 4k, 8gb ram bullshit. I mean, if it comes down to it, I'll just get a sim for my Nokia 515.
I just want something nice, that I can still use as a gps for my bike rides, and not be locked into the system. Even if it involves jailbreak/root.
Not interested in the OnePlus Street Shitter phone.
Moto G or Oneplus One?
The moto would be fine for my purposes, but on the other hand the OPO has better specs but terrible customer support.
Is a used lg g3 for aud200 worth it?
My girlfriends brother is selling it, half a year old.
>>51379407
>>51379452
the greatest country in the world america, carrier doesn't matter. Just has to be unlocked GSM
I have been planning to change my phone recently.
Is the Moto G 2nd gen good?
![mollti-color-Phone-Covers-2014-ideas[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/z9gUwsY.png "mollti-color-Phone-Covers-2014-ideas[1].png")
What are the differences between all types of cover cases? Which offers the best protection?
>>51379796
Your best choice is probably the Moto G
Which Moto G is the best?
>>51379889
thanks but i figured that already. was hoping ppl had other phones in mind.
>>51379892
3rd gen; aim for the 2gb RAM one, it's worth the shot.
>>51379877
For the same price as the original one? Sure. That, or you can just save a bit more cash for G3
>>51379892
Most recent one, 2GB version
>>51379924
I can't think of anything even comes close. It's too beast mode in that price range due to not having skinned bullshit.
Is the Zuk Z1 any good? It has very good specs and it's only €320.
Hi guys,
I'm interested in buying the Z5 compact but I have some questions:
1. Does rooting it fuck up the camera? (like previous Xperia phones)
2. What is the battery life like?
>>51380053
I don't think rooting ever did, surely it had to have been changing the bootloader or installing a new rom?
>>51380075
Ah, thanks.
Just want Adaway.
>>51379967
Thanks
>>51380111
Better check though, I was asking you lmao
Agreed, I can do fine without rooting save for getting rid of bloat if I get a carrier phone and installing adaway
>>51379992
>>51380131
But how does performance differs between the 1gb of ram and the 2gb one?
On Note 4 with buggy as fuck Cyanogenmod because I hate Touchwizz.
Considering getting a 6P because Marshmallow.
>>51380155
That will change how many apps you can keep open without refreshing them when you switch
How many tabs you can keep open as well
It's really worth it, the other version isn't worth it IMHO.
>>51378054
>sounds like someone hasn't used an S6 before lol
Here's a picture of both on my bed.
As I said, the only noticeable major difference is the camera. The other differences are minor or almost invisible from the user experience point, and not worth the money - esp if S5 is running AOSP. I'll give you the fingerprint scanner too as that slipped my mind, but otherwise there's no reason to upgrade when you can wait for an S7 in ~4 months.
>>51378144
Check news sites. They're going back to the old model of qualcomm in usa/can and exynos in asia.
>>51380262
I'm waiting for the s7 as well. I'm really hoping it returns to what my S4 is. I love my S4. Best phone I've ever owned. 2.5 years later the battery still is great, and everything else is still running quite smooth.
The S6 really pissed me off with that Apple-fied design.
>>51380290
>>51380262
That being said, Touchwiz is not an issue anymore besides the aggressive RAM management. The phone doesn't lag, it's the fact that Samsung made it force apps to refresh really aggressive for no reason.
>>51364437
What the fuck is this?
I got 64GB 6p for $549
Xth for where the fuck is the LG G4 unofficial bootloader unlock
>>51380536
If it isn't on XDA it doesn't exist I'm afraid
Moto X Style for 750 kangaroos
or
LGG4 for 550 kangaroos
What should I get? G4 has removable battery but Style has bigger display and stock Android while G4 has that disgusting skin...
It's hard, /spg/.
>>51380657
That skin doesn't seen bad at all dude, certainly not worth 200 upsidedown-dollars
I'm using a S5 4.4.2 rooted (I don't remember how I did it other than with Odin?)
What do I do if I want to "catch up" to 5.1.1 rooted? The Settings menu option just tells me I can't update because I've rooted my phone.
God I'm so confused /spg/.
I had my mind set on the Xperia Z3c but then I hear battery life and performance is crushed under Lollipop. Will Marshmallow be even worse?
Then I was going to get the OPX but then I hear it doesn't support some LTE bands in the US and the camera is fucked in low light.
What phones are there that aren't giant phones for my manlet hands? Am I stuck with the Moto G? I was looking for something higher end though.
Just got back from the Verizon store. How'd I do, /g/?
>>51379193
Jet car stunts is literally the best game ever created on a mobile device.
I've played through the game 50+ times and its still fun.
I honestly am not a vidya fag. And this is really the only android game I play, every other game is botnet or over rated.
>tfw they havent updated the game in years
>>51380909
Xperia Z5 maybe?
>>51380864
Do you want touchwizz or aosp?
And what's your model?
>>51377831
Anyone?
>>51380932
Nice box.
>>51381105
Yes they aren't gonna ask you for promotional items back, makes for very bad publicity. Also, wtf that's worth another $100 at least.
>>51381104
AOSP would be nice, I've been using Touchwiz all this time but it hasn't grown on me at all.
And it's SM-G900T.
>getting new turbo 2 activated at verizon store
>guy loads in my contacts from gmail account
>literally laughs when he sees and asks if that's all of them
>say yes and choke back tears
what's wrong with 18 contacts?
>>51381166
>AOSP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/unified-development/rom-wip-27-9-14-t2889474
ignore the memey title and gawdy formatting, it's been pretty solid for my daily use. the rom and minimal gapps are in the first post. you'll need to flash both.
>>51381178
get a load of this loser
Need a new phone /g/
Something between $100-$200 aud.
I currently have a UHAPPY UP520. Pic related.
What do you recommend?
>>51381286
Is this a memephone?
>>51381070
It's just not worth the extra cost for me. I don't care about 1080p. Battery is average. Snapdragon 810 is such a disappointment.
>>51381018
jetcar stunts 2 is out, i bought it for my birthday. it has so many tracks, i got like 1/4th down. i still like the original a lot too, but i only played through it about 3 times. best mobilegame ever for sure.
https://youtu.be/iBpjY1FQaS8
>>51381286
uhappy
kekd
>>51380932
Should have bought it at Best Buy senpai
>>51381310
umad?
>>51381254
Pardon me for being stupid about this but the ROM itself is the ~200MB file? That seems kind of small (though I have no real indication of how big these should be).
What about honor 7, zte nubia my prague and huawei p8, for a device not tha big
Is the Moto X pure camera really that bad?
I like the digital stabilization of the video recording
How is the battery life on the 6p?
>>51382043
Why people care so much about muh 40 megapixels camera on a phone?
If the camera it's all you are looking on a phone just get one of those "camera" devices. Phone cameras aren't professionals but I'm pretty sure you don't need RAW selfies.
Anyway phone's cameras are relative too many specs like sensors and shit. So just get something you like and don't expect to shoot Hollywood movies.
>>51381801
Yes, touchwizz removed/debloated makes for very small roms.
>>51382043
It's worse than other flagship cameras for sure, but it's better than flagships from 2-3 years ago
You pretty much have to shoot every photo in HDR because the HDR on that phone looks so much better
>>51382043
It's on par with Nexus 6 or better, so perfectly fine.
how big an improvement is it to go from a galaxy s3 to an s4? debating this since I can get an s4 for ~$110 right now
or should i go to an s5 or something last-year-higher-end-ish ($250 max)?
>>51382265
Shit, like the whole damn phone.
>>51382454
I'd recommend jumping to S5. See >>51380262
>>51382454
Jesus don't bother jumping between galaxy versions, or annual updates. It's never worth it.
Where are you btw?
What does /g/ think of the Grand Prime?
>>51382531
in clapistan, stuck with cdmaids so not as many choices
just been using an s3 for forever now, been wanting a little larger screen but not phablet sized.
>>51382565
Are you on Sprint or Verizon?
I don't have data because I'm not bad with money. I just don't understand the point. I so rarely need internet while outside the house, and if I do it's usually available via wifi.
>>51382588
shit sorry, sprint
