Worst Android phone ever edition
Previous >>51388580
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
https://www.youtube.com/user/gadgetmatch
https://www.youtube.com/user/jon4lakers
https://www.youtube.com/user/SuperSafTV
>/g/ Approved Review Sites
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.notebookcheck.net
(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 Family, Samsung Note 5
>USA Buyer's Guide for Sony Xperia Z5 Family
http://www.xperiablog.net/2015/10/07/usa-buyers-guide-sony-xperia-z5/
>>51396009
How many of these threads are you going to make retard?
>>51396055
stfu faggot, these threads are helping me and many other anons
>>51396055
I got this one right, so we're good now.
>>51396071
Okay but you still don't have to make more than one at a time you dumb fuck
>>51396074
Yeah we'll see faggot
>>51396086
Meh the other one I made didn't have a link to the previous thread and didn't have smartphone general in the subject line, so people searching might not find as as quick.
>>51396095
>so people searching might not find it as quick
Well boo hoo redditors can't find this thread oh no less underage fags, the horror
>>51396107
Stop shitpostign or leave
>>51396121
Make me faggot, I can express my opinion about how retarded he is all I want
>>51396138
You're making things worse far more than someone correcting their fucked up OP.
>>51396145
Jesus Christ, am I on the right site? this shit is reading like a sub-reddit with all this hugbox bullshit, just fire off with the questions or shut the fuck up
>>51396167
What? You're shitposting, and someone is telling you to stop shitposting, so you're telling them to stop complaining about your shitposting?
Welcome to 4chan, faggot.
>>51396184
Complaining about shitposting is the most un-4chan thing you can do newfag
>>51396203
You're fucking new to 4chan if you think that
Calling out shitposting and calling people faggots for their shitposts is our heritage
>>51396218
bitching about shitposting is the cancer that has been killing this site for years, stop making up bullshit to try and make this place like plebbit you fucking faggot, if you don't like it then go to r/4chan and watch from the sidelines you fucking pansy
Is the OnePlus One still worth buying? I'm looking at anything under 300$ and this looks neat
>>51396236
the pot calling the kettle black
>>51396238
yes, definitely
>>51396247
>the pot calling the kettle black
do you even know what this saying means?
Shut the fuck up you have no idea what you're talking about
Is there any custom ROM for the Note 4 (N910F) which brings the Note 5 functions, but it's not buggy?
The ones I've seen so far have kinda big issues, like the fingerprint scanner doesn't work or camera modes don't work.
I would be willing to consider even paid custom ROMs if they really are premium, made by pros not a bunch of hobbyists from Deccan.
>>51396009
>mfw android will never be as beautiful and simple as early versions ever again
>>51396266
Check XDA under Android development for the Note 4 that's the section that they typically have for having ROMs that are having the functions of newer phones
>>51396236
Ty for the daily dose of cringe memetard
>>51396265
>Shut the fuck up you have no idea what you're talking about
You need to just fuck yourself prick, glad I'm not mentally retarded like you are
>>51396009
Hi, I was the anon who coined /spg/ and even though you forgot to include the name in the Subject bar, I feel that you should've just let the previous subjectless thread rock but that's just me though.
>>51396448
fucking this, the OP is a mindless retard that shot his load too quick because his autism was flaring up
>>51396448
You didn't coin it, I did after making the the /wpsib/ threads for a few days.
>>51396448
FFS, the OP is even based off of the /wpsib/ threads. Check the archives.
>>51396470
Jesus, didn't think I'd get that much hate for fixing the thread. Sorry for making another post!
Fucker.
>>51396523
stop being such a whiny fucking Nancy then you faggot
Fuck you all you fucking niggers. I came here to discuss these fucking smartphones not to see you acting like 13 yo edgelords. I hope you catch AIDS and die.
Also
Best smartphone under $250? I prefer performance over camera and battery.
>>51396589
first off, welcome to the thread!
secondly, fuck off
>>51396472
>>51396483
I meant the acronym '/spg/' itself, I wasn't claiming that I created it in the first place. Sorry if I wasn't clear the first time.
>>51396596
Make me faggot
I should have asked here before creating a thread >>51396595
What is the best wireless charger?
I see the Choetech mentioned a lot. Is it any good?
http://www.choetech.com/T518-Wireless-Fast-Charger-With-Light-Sensor/
What do people think of this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXfjSTE1fGw
>>51396589
>performance over camera and battery
I would say Oneplus X or used HTC One M8
>>51396639
Thanks mate. Will check them.
>>51396653
if you're in the states then I wouldn't bother with the Oneplus X because of the Band 12 and 17 issue, also look into the Zenfone 2
>>51396612
I don't really care, but I did make the what phone should i buy threads, and then I turned it into smartphone general.
Doesn't matter, I want this to be a cool place, not a shitposting place where we can enjoy talking about smartphones.
>>51396236
>trying this hard
>>51396634
What do you mean? It looks stupid as hell and you won't be able to walk around and use it, but if you're at home and you want to transfer something to your phone, go for it.
>>51396687
> I want this to be a cool place, not a shitposting place where we can enjoy talking about smartphones.
Agreed. Part of the reason why I decided to help out as well was because I wanted to become a more educated consumer when it came to Android phones in the first place since I myself am looking to upgrade from my old phone.
>>51396687
>>51396714
>waaahhhhh I WANT MUH HUGBOXXXXX
faggots, both of you
>>51396667
Oh thanks. Yes, nebraskafag here. I will check more later, but for now I liked the Zenfone a lot.
>>51396710
My b, I meant to link this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xcYvJ_tgSc
Doesn't look as obnoxious as the first one I shared at least.
>>51396184
Isn't he a woman now?
>>51396777
Yes. He, Bradley Manning, Bruce Jenner...
This world is a mess.
>>51396777
Simon Pegg? what?
>>51396732
Wait, so you're against calling out shit and wanting a place to discuss phones that is useful/helpful?
What are you doing here?
>>51396777
Uh, that's Simon Pegg, a huge faggot for sure
>>51396777
No the hell he isn't
Best phone at about 500$?
>>51396872
Nexus 6P
Lg g3, aud200, worth it?
>>51396872
Moto X pure
>>51396905
>Nexus 6P
Dunno, that back camera might crack. And don't really like that dark band on top of the back of the phone.
What other options are there?
>>51396872
SH-06G
>>51396872
>>51396923
500 is too much for a bloody phone.
Get a moto g, zenfone 2, k3 note, or some other top tier budget phone.
Keep the rest of the money for something else you want later on.
>>51396138
>>51396628
>Make me faggot
>Not saying
>Make me, faggot
>Not even saying no homo at the end
>>51396943
Is any HTC or Samsung around 500$ worth buying right now?
>>51397097
What country?
Which carrier?
>>51396943
>yeah, just get a cheap piece of shit
spoken like a true poorfag, and that's coming from a Nexus 5X owner
>>51397073
>implying I'm not a flamboyant trigender queersexual panfaggot
>implying you aren't a huge fag too
>implying your mom don't suck hobo's cock for a quarter
>>51397112
Europe, I get them on ebay unlocked, so I guess no specific deals that you get in the US.
Basically I wanted to get a Note 4, which I like, but it seems Samsung's support for the Note 4 is beyond shit.
So, I like the HTC design and the Note 4 guts, but there's no phone that has both. And I'm hearing so much about issues with HTC phones.
It seems 2015 is not a good year to buy an android phone.
How much does a phone has to cost to be cost-effective to get it on a plan? On average?
I say this because my mom has some family stupid plan and ATT fags keep mailing me offers and I feel like I'm beig rused
Is 35 a month for a Moto G and a Data Plan too expensive? For two years of course.
>>51397133
In all seriousness, what do you do on your phone that a $300 phone can't do?
How much difference is there in performance?
Lenovo k3 note seriously looks like a really good deal, the mt6752 is more powerful than the sd615, and it has custom rom support too.
Might be a poorfag thing to say, but does that make it any less true?
>>51397282
poorfags buy expensive things to give off the image of not being poor whilst having to suffer as a result of their expensive purchase, a true richfag will just buy the phone that takes care of his needs without breaking the bank, this is how they stay rich and not be "nigger rich"
>>51397330
That's partially true. Since I'm not gonna change phones every 2 years, I would rather pay more to get a really good one every 3-4 years. I don't see what's wrong with that.
If I wanted to look hip, I'd get an iPhone, but the thing is I hate iPhones, I wouldn't use one even if I got it as a gift. I'd sell it and get something else.
>>51397367
at this point, anything that has a SD800 series, the Intel Z35XX chips, or octo-core SoC will last at least 3 years, this is coming from a LG OG daily user
>>51397367
But after 2 years your phone will be very outdated no matter what you buy now. Sd820 is out.
Best thing to do is buy a midrange phone and upgrade after 2 years.
If you keep it longer, you're going to start running into issues. My mates nexus 4 has just started to develop dead spots on the screen.
My nexus 5 battery capacity is greatly reduced and I don't trust any sellers online to replace it.
>>51397282
I bought the 5X primarily because of the amazing camera and fingerprint reader. The performance is slightly better than the old 5 which I came from (although 5X has encryption turned on so it's no a fair comparison).
I use my phone for a lot of things. SMS, Facebook messaging, Slack channels, GPS, music streaming, and phone calls, plus general web browsing and gaming. It needs to be a great device, and I'm willing to spend a little more to get that. I just wish they would have made the 5X more expensive and given it even better internals. Fuck giant phones.
>>51397426
Why do you need encryption on?
I guess I don't live in some nigger crime nest where people get mugged all the time
Oh no, the cardio bunnies at whole foods are gonna steal my phone!
Fuck I love being a stay at home dad in a wealthy area
>>51397176
>Basically I wanted to get a Note 4, which I like, but it seems Samsung's support for the Note 4 is beyond shit
Isn't it getting Marshmellow?
>>51397584
It's on by default in Android 6.0 on new devices.
>I guess I don't live in some nigger crime nest where people get mugged all the time
I sort of do, but I'm not worried about getting mugged, I'm worried about losing it or forgetting it somewhere. Plus if a cop ever wanted to pilfer through it, I'd love to smugly be able to tell him to go fuck himself.
>>51396911
No answers?
>>51397751
$200 AUD for a G3? did a ute run over it?
>>51397811
Nope.
My girlfriends brother just upgraded.
So I take it that's a good price?
>>51397832
yeah, I can't find a decent one $200 US, get it dude
>>51397631
There are conflicting informations on that. Different sites say different things.
Basically nobody knows and there's no official timetable or any word on whether Note 4s will get the Marshmellow or not.
Most likely, someone will make an unofficial custom ROM much earlier.
>>51397330
>>51397367
>>51397418
The best thing to do is get an expensive phone and resell it for a new top of the line model every year.
You will still get a decent price for a year old flagship and you only have to top up about a $100 or so every year. It's better than keeping your flagship for 2-3 years when its value would've depreciated drastically and you end up having to spend a few hundred dollars for a new flagship.
Much better value to do it annually and the best part about this is you get a new device with new tech every year.
>>51397874
Thanks bro.
Don't want to upgrade yet but my nexus 5 is shitting the bed already.
>>51397936
actually this leak from the other week has pretty much been confirmed, someone managed to get the 6.0 update on a T-mobile Note5. If it's ready already that means this document of a december 2015 6.0 update for the Note5 is legit. And it also means the Note4 on this list is also legit.
Looking pretty good that the note4 will be fairly quick to get 6.0
>>51398003
Doesn't work in the US. You pay far higher "line fees" and end up spending more money than if you just paid per month for whatever phone and traded it in to your carrier after 18 months.
>>51398055
Yeah, why did they list only the Asian version of the Note 4 (SM-910G), though?
Does Samsung release the same updates at different times for Europe, Asia, America etc?
>>51398099
Yeah, but then they have to go through your carrier depending on your carrier.
Help me pick a phone /g/. I really only have two requirements.
1. Must be $400 or less
2. Must be rootable with custom ROMs and an active dev scene
3. Must be CDMA compatible
Most flagships these days are rootable and have large dev scenes, so I'm not too worried about that. From my requirements, the only phone I think is viable is the moto x pure. Any other phones I'm missing?
>>51398099
I believe all of those model numbers are the unlocked international model numbers.
However, the fact someone on t-mobile managed to get updated to 6.0 is pretty good evidence it applies to more than just the international unlocked versions.
>>51398125
What if you bought the phone unlocked, do you still install the version provided for your carrier? Or is this version usually made only for the phones sold by that carrier?
Not sure what the implications are.
>>51398154
No, you'd just use the updates for your unlocked phone.
>/g/ approved flagship: LG V10
LET
THIS
MEME
DIE
>>51398195
Are you the same sperg who couldn't provide any reasons why not?
>>51398195
This desu
It's one of my favorite phones ATM, but gimmicky dual cameras and screens can go die in a fire. And Lg ui is shit.
Maybe in 6 months when it has stock roms, and its cheaper it might be worth it.
Best sub $400 phone. GO
>>51398195
That shit ain't going anywhere since is the same idiot that keeps making these useless threads.
>>51398135
Nexus 6 is less than $300 new on eBay
If its too big, ur a manlet
>>51398282
>>51398250
>>51398195
At the start of the next thread I'll post some poals and we can vote on this, ok? I don't really care, I don't want the phone cause I think the dual screen thing is stupid and I hate the button placements.
What is /g/'s opinion on Xiaomi phones or budget Chinese phones in general?
>>51398294
Too large. Manlets are under 5'10", and I'm fortunately 5'11", so not a manlet. 5.97 in screen is a bit too large for me though. Ideally the screen should be 5.5, but I could live with up to 5.7
>>51398314
Holy shit, fuck off you stupid tripfag.
For real, you already managed to fuck up the general, and now you're trying to take it over?
>>51398314
Better yet, stop making this fucking retarded generals that serve for no other purpose but shill some phone for autistic nerds.
>>51398329
>King of the Manlets
so sorry your highness, maybe you should consider the Droid Turbo or G4
>>51398364
I created them you stupid fuck
>>51398375
Not him, but I'm curious, what do you think of /hpg/?
>>51398401
Keep telling yourself that.
And if you did, still fuck off, because generals are fucking terrible ideas. There is a reason /vg/ is fucking horrible.
>>51398400
Would definitely go for the droid turbo, but it won't get bootloader unlocked because Verizon. G4 is a bit above my budget, but I could wait a while for the price to drop.
Or should I just go with the moto x pure? It seems to be a pretty stable and reliable phone.
>>51398364
>Holy shit, fuck off you stupid tripfag.
You sound like a 12 year old.
>>51398427
If you don't like the /spg/, then leave? No one is making you stay here.
Brought a tempered crystal protector today. They really work?
>>51398449
Mine works fine for my nexus 5, got it off eBay for a couple of dollars.
>>51398427
>generals are horrible ideas
So you'd rather the catalog be flooded Tech support, phone threads, earphones/headphones threads, coding threads, and other shit?
A phone general became necessary because phone threads suddenly started taking up a large space of the catalog.
If you don't like it, leave.
>>51398449
>tempered crystal protector
Interesting, seems like it would be a great way to help these phones with anti-crack screens. They tend to scratch readily.
>>51398434
Moto X Pure is good, I would recommend it
Why don't phones just build in layered screens to protect from cracks and scratching?
>>51398496
How's battery on it? And does it overheat at all? Those are the only two concerns I have about it
>>51398523
Worse that play but don't act like you spend 10 hours ost watching YouTube on your job.
>>51398523
the SD808 has none of the throttling issues that the 810 has, especially in the X, and battery is pretty decent as well
>>51398135
>I really only have two requirements.
>1.
>2.
>3.
This is the part where I need to recommend One plus One
>>51398510
I know right? Especially since an anti-scratch coating wouldn't be very thick.
>>51398556
>>51398556
>>51398548
actually the 808 throttles pretty hard after a few minutes as well. It's much better than SD810, but compared to Exynos 7420, its fucking laughable.
>>51398135
You should get the ASUS memefone 2
>>51398559
W-What if the screen protector and case protector companies are in bed with the phone companies with a deal? Adding in more durability would not gain them a lot more money while those companies can pay them not to do it.
Anyone happen to know if Samsung sells the Exynos processors to anyone else?
Also, which processors does Samsung use in the Note 5 or S6 in the US?
Hey /g/uys, I want to buy an Xperia Z5 but the aux input is at the top... I there an alternative?
>>51398610
They do not.
And they use the Exynos 7420 in all versions of the Note5 and S6.
AT&T Note5 here
>>51398610
actually, now that I think about it, they might sell the Exynos 7420 to Meizu for the new Meizu Pro 5.
But that's it.
>>51398648
Odroid uses exynos, doesn't it?
Then again, that's not a phone...
>>51398648
Cool.
I hope Best Buy keeps the Note 5 at that 49-149 price with a 2 year contract. It ends up being about 100-200 dollars cheaper over 2 years than paying for it month by month.
Do you use adguard? I'm wondering if its as good as adaway. If it is, I could live without rooting.
Also, how good are the removing bloat features that Samsung has now for turning off crap?
>>51398582
you got sauce to back that up?
>>51398674
That is the older gen Exynos, the current Gen is not sold to anyone else but Meizu as far as I know.
The Exynos 8890 might be sold to more people, but seeing as it's early benchmarks are so promising, samsung will probably want all the chips they can get theirs hands on.
The Exynos 8890 is looking to be pretty monstrous. 7,400 multicore and 2,250 single core in geekbench. And the Mali T880-MP12. Which is retardedly large. The Exynos 7420 for example used the T760-MP8 (the MPx is the number of shader cores). So 30% more shader cores on a newer process at higher speeds.
Samsung might have another dominant year over Qualcomm.
>>51398732
I want to see that as well, I didn't think that the 808 throttled at all.
>>51398749
it doesn't, none of the reviews of the XPE have said it throttled
Dont mind me.
Im just a faggot.
>>51398732
The 810 would be even worse than this, but the 808 still jumps up and down and up and down all over the place compared to the Exynos.
Samsung just had a technological advantage this generation, the Exynos 7420 is built on a 14nm process while the SD810 and 808 are built on a 20nm process. This means that at the same clock speed, the SD810 will use more power and run hotter. No matter what.
Physics win in this case.
>>51398796
So what, basically people don't notice throttling in the shitty youtube reviews?
I got a nice new plan from Tmobile yesterday: Unl text, 100 mins, Unl data (First 5 GB 4g LTE) for $30 pre-paid. The mins isnt even a problem if you use VOIP. Available only if you are a new subscriber ( they have no way to verify this) you buy a SIM card starter kit for $30 at Walmart.
>>51398795
Of course, you can't even afford a tripcode.
>>51398854
oh and the SIM card activation kit comes with first month of airtime so the SIM itself is free
>>51398845
Yeah because in most uses you aren't seeing CPU use at high levels for extended periods of time. However, it DOES throttle when you put it under load for more than a few minutes, and it can certainly be noticeable to people doing more CPU intensive tasks like gaming or 4k recording.
I'm not saying it's a shit SoC or people shouldnt buy it, but they should be aware that it does throttle due to thermals and its a product of the older process it was built on (20nm instead of something like 14nm).
Compared to Exynos 7420, SD810 and SD808 throttle terribly.
>>51398891
If all I do is play arcade games, watch the occasional youtube + netflix ( will happen more if I get a Note 5 for sure, I have a S4 now), would I ever even see that?
>>51398845
Most people won't do anything to cause it. Everyday use only causes it to use max frequency for seconds at a time when the user touches the screen. It would only really be noticeable during gaming and even then you'd need to be playing an intensive game because something like candy crush will run flawlessly even if it throttles.
>>51398913
No, most likely not.
However the note5 when paired with Samsungs GearVR, allows you to watch netflix in VR, which DOES require a LOT of CPU and GPU power.
>>51398854
I have the same deal brah
>>51398938
>Gear VR
Blatant shill here.
Who else pre-ordered? If you have an S6, S6 Edge, Note 5, or S6 Edge+, there is no excuse not to get a Gear VR.
>>51398976
I haven't pre-ordered, but i will be getting one for sure.
note5 here
cant wait to jerk off to some chinese cartoons in VR
>>51398976
Unless the pre-orders haven't opened up in your country or something, but you should still eventually get it.
>>51398976
What is Gear VR?
>>51399003
It turns your S6, S6 edge, Note5, or S6 Edge+ into a VR headset.
An actual decent one that is pretty solid for watching movies/TV in VR.
The phone is a bit too underpowered for games, but for media and fucking around with VR, it is a no-brainer for $100. (assuming you already have one of the requisite phones.)
>>51398976
>tfw getting it within the week
I'm actually really hyped.
>>51398976
I have an Xperia Z2 with 1080p screen and I tried the cardboard VR glasses with it. The PPI was not enough, I was able to see pixels way too clearly. It was a disappointment but at least Sony has made a 4K phone now. It's just too pricey for me.
>>51399054
reality is 1080p you are just blind.
>>51399031
>a bit too underpowered for games
Depends on the graphics. Look at Land's End, and Eve Gunjack for good examples of what it can do.
>>51399054
Now if only Cardboard was even remotely as good as Gear VR or even the same quality of apps.
>>51399169
>Depends on the graphics. Look at Land's End, and Eve Gunjack for good examples of what it can do.
fair enough, the kinds of games it can do will be fairly basic compared to HTC vive and Occulus rift however.
>>51399205
>Occulus
It's Oculus, and yeah, it'll be pretty simple considering mobile processors. Mobile processing is still surprisingly good and advancing very fast though.
>>51399240
>It's Oculus
I bounced the "c", MX reds so very light actuation weight.
>>51399264
What an odd coincidence. For some reason, a lot of people mistakenly spell Oculus with an extra c.
>>51399166
>reality is 1080p you are just blind.
I guess so, since I certainly can't see the logic in your post. How am I blind if I can see something too clearly?
>>51399169
>Now if only Cardboard was even remotely as good as Gear VR or even the same quality of apps.
Cardboard glasses have magnifying lenses in them which I think even the better ones have. The size of the picture will be the same, so if I can notice the bad quality in the screen I probably will notice it in another mask. There's just not enough PPI for a crystal clear picture.
>>51399313
You realize all the phones that work in the gear VR are 1440x2560 displays.
Not 1080p
Also, Gear VR is far more than just cardboard, dont act like you know what something is when you obviously have never used it.
>>51399313
>Cardboard glasses have magnifying lenses in them which I think even the better ones have. The size of the picture will be the same, so if I can notice the bad quality in the screen I probably will notice it in another mask. There's just not enough PPI for a crystal clear picture.
You have never tried a good Gear VR demo. The lenses in most Cardboard and plastic variants are much worse quality, have low FOV, and are more blurry the farther away you look from the center. So the "size of the picture" won't be the same. These things are called headsets or HMDs (head-mounted displays) and "mask" is not the correct term. Cardboard works with any phone because there is almost no optimization around the software and hardware with the phone and headset. With Gear VR, everything from the phone, to the software, to the headset, is optimized.
The effect is that you get a very high quality image, very low latency, and applications that can only be run on Gear VR with the appropriate phone because the software is optimized for the hardware.
>>51398992
Can't wait to abuse my meidos with VR soon...
>>51399346
I would suggest you read the chain better, I never said that they would be 1080p. I said that MY phone is 1080p and it was not enough which was disappointing.
If you didn't get it from this then remove yourself from my planet. I can't dumb it down any more.
>>51399410
>not already doing it
>>51396203
Fresh out of the box
>>51399425
Actually, if you read your own reply, you quoted someone talking about GearVR saying GearVR is far better than Cardboard.
>>Now if only Cardboard was even remotely as good as Gear VR or even the same quality of apps.
You then went on about how Cardboard also has the magnifying lenses (duh) Then go on to say you will notice it in another mask since you noticed it in cardboard.
>Cardboard glasses have magnifying lenses in them which I think even the better ones have. The size of the picture will be the same, so if I can notice the bad quality in the screen I probably will notice it in another mask. There's just not enough PPI for a crystal clear picture.
The part where you talk about noticing it in another mask (the GearVR being this "other" mask since you were literally just talking about it in the same post).
The GearVR ONLY works with 1440p phones, meaning no, you wouldn't
>notice it in another mask
>>51399409
Also with Gear VR, you have low persistence and timewarp. You essentially never get stutter, even if the app starts lagging, so the world seems like it is solid rather than moving around when it lags behind your head's movements. And low persistence ensures there is no blur in what you see. No other mobile VR solution has low persistence or timewarp. Also the sensors in Gear VR are perfection. There is no drift or imprecision at all.
>>51399478
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>Actually, if you read your own reply, you quoted someone
Yeah, that's not even me. My story started with my own experience with my phone. Stop assuming there's only one other person through the whole site. People join in and leave all the time.
>>51398322
I have a Redmi 2. Not a great experience. Xiaomi hasn't released sources, so custom ROMs are few and far in between.
>>51399439
Just curious but how is our smartphone supposed to access the CM3D2 files on our PCs/laptops and run it? Will it simply act as a medium to project what is being displayed on the PC's monitor?
>>51399526
....Then why are you replying to me because that's the post i fucking replied to you idiot.
follow the fucking chain moron.
>>51399313
>>51399346
>>51399425
>>51399478
Why is something like this shit on when it's quite functional? What do people do to access their apps, put them all in 4-5 folder or do they always fucking search for them?
>>51399544
You can't, unless the developers make a version for mobile VR, or you hack in support somehow.
The gif is of the Oculus Rift supported version.
>>51399442
>replying to a post from 4 hours ago
>>51399550
Just stop it before you embarass yourself further. Have you never had a reply from someone other than the previous person? Did you start this yesterday? The post I replied to originally was so general that it had four different replies (mine included), all different from each other.
This is the part where you were supposed to remove yourself from my planet.
>>51399602
>>51399597
>>51399550
>>51399526
>>51399602
Here is the first post
>>51399169
>Now if only Cardboard was even remotely as good as Gear VR or even the same quality of apps.
To which was replied
>>51399313
>Cardboard glasses have magnifying lenses in them which I think even the better ones have. The size of the picture will be the same, so if I can notice the bad quality in the screen I probably will notice it in another mask. There's just not enough PPI for a crystal clear picture.
To which I replied
>>51399346
>You realize all the phones that work in the gear VR are 1440x2560 displays.
>not 1080p
The comment in the 2nd post
>>51399313
>so if I can notice the bad quality in the screen I probably will notice it in another mask.
The "another mask" mentioned, i assumed was the GearVR, since it was literally what you were told was better in the first post
( >>51399169
>if only Cardboard was even remotely as good as Gear VR )
my samsung S3 died
all I need is to browse 4chinz, get e-mail, be able to google shit
I don't care about the camera, I rarely use GPS.
Can I go with a really low budget phone like the alcatel one touch fierce mobile smartphone, or is the moto g (1st generation) worth the extra $40
>>51399597
>thread hasn't been 404d or archived yet
I just want a Droid 4 with better specs.
Why does life have to be so cruel?
>>51399672
>excuses
>>51399656
>Here is the first post
No, here is the first post >>51399054
which was mine, in reply to >>51398976
which had a reply >>51399169
from someone else so I had to explain it >>51399313
and somehow even after explaining it it still went over your head. I said I started with a story about my phone and cardboard VR glasses. If the phone PPI stays the same I will most likely be able to see those pixels in another mask which wouldn't even have to be cardboard. It just magnifies too much for such low PPI. This is still my phone with 1080p screen, not 1440p suddenly, not 4K, not 8K. If I have to use it and not get another phone with better PPI I won't use VR with my phone. Get it?
This general is fucking shit. It's obviously a bad idea and I say we stop doing it.
>>51399660
Can you people please state which country you are in
>>51399813
No, it's only been somewhat bad because certain 13 year old are wanting to be little bitching about the dumbest shit
Just leave if you don't like /spg/
>>51399864
This. It's generally not bad. Only certain individuals are ruining it, just like any other thread, which don't have to be generals.
>>51399864
No just look at the few posts above ours. How about WE leave this sad sack of shit and never create something like this ever again.
>>51399884
>which don't have to be generals.
Exactly. We need more threads not generals
>>51399935
What if they're actually the same thing?
>>51399935
What? People shitpost far more in non-generals.
>>51399915
This happens anyways, and isn't typical of generals - it actually happens far less in general threads.
The good thing is, you can't prevent myself and that one other awesome anon from creating these threads.
>>51399991
>The good thing is, you can't prevent myself and that one other awesome anon from creating these threads.
Just what I thought. Typical tripfag looking for attention.
>>51400029
Oh look, I post without a trip most of the time as well.
>>51400029
But I post with the trip on when I need to reveal the 13 year olds for who they really are.
>>51400054
Don't delude yourself. You post for the recognition. Also am I supposed to be amazed you can remove your trip? I didn't claim you were stupid, just attention starved.
>>51400095
> I didn't claim you were stupid, just attention starved.
Might be true.
Mostly it's fun to troll fucktards who get bothered by the occasional trip.
>>51399915
>>51399813
Why do you people hate generals so much?
Do you not remember how flooded this place became with phone threads after the 6s came out?
This is much better.
If you don't like it, you don't have to be here.
You want more threads? Go start some, no ones stopping you.
>>51400112
At least you are able to admit it.
>>51400193
>Do you not remember how flooded this place became with phone threads after the 6s came out?
>Implying it wasn't all Apple marketing which will continue to post its own threads every time they release a new model, no matter how high up the /spg/ is on page 1.
>>51400205
I am. I really don't care. I only care that we have a neat place to develop our mutual interests and to learn from each other as anons.
The occasional trolling is fun too.
So I just bought a 6p that'll be getting here Friday. I mainly wanted to be on Fi to save some money since I am not too heavy a data user (usually Shasta have Wi-Fi). And also, because I'm currently using a shit htc 816 with 8gb storage which makes me miserable.
Anyone have this phone? How do you like it?
The black bar is kinda ehhh but with a case, not a prob at all.
>>51400645
Spontaneous shattering is in your future
>>51400645
Enjoy the bends
So my friend just broke his ishit 5s. Whats a good Android intro phone that is similar in features to an apple one? He's not very into ricing, and simply wants to do regular botnet activities such as Skype, Snapchat, text, etc. Max price 400, okay with refurbished or like new, but prefers new
>>51400739
Samsung stuff
Does anyone here have the Priv?
Anyone else have an LG V10?
The fingerprint scanner sucks dick, right? I wonder if mine is broken or something.
>>51400756
Samsung Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge if you can find it for the price, is the most... fitting option.
>>51400645
It's amazing, the performance is startlingly impressive. Ignore the bend and shatter memes.
>>51400756
Nexus 5 or moto g 3rd gen
>>51400794
Fuck off and die samshill
>>51399439
BASED KISS
When will we get pc streaming to cardboard?
Can't wait to get my z5p and start the vr waifu lifestyle
>>51400669
>>51400677
>posted exactly one minute apart
Definitely not samefagging here.
I want a large phone and im thinking the v10 over the 6p, cause it has more then the 6p such as the removable battery + sd card slot.
What does everyone think?
>>51401793
6p kills it in raw performance. Camera and finger print scanner are also superior than that of the V10's. But as you said, V10 has removable battery + sd expansion. Pick what's more important to you.
>>51401901
is there a big difference in performance?
because im still really undecided, like if i can get a 64gb 6p im fine without sd card and battery wise i think the 6p has a bigger one anyway right?
>>51401981
the difference is 6P has SD810 which is 4 Big cores and 4 small cores.
V10 has SD808 which has 2 Big cores and 4 small cores.
So in theory the 6P is twice as fast in high CPU use scenarios.
However because of throttling real world performance wont be nearly as pronounced.
>>51402018
I just did a little searching, apparently the SD810 has a few heating problems?
also looked at a quick comparison and the v10 has an IR port, radio, IPS opposed to 6p's AMOLED, that dual camera thing and the top mini screen.
Im leaning a bit more to the 6p now because of the screen and more power + better camera and obviously it runs marshmellow, however do you think the IR port and radio are really a big loss?
>>51402097
>do you think the IR port and radio are really a big loss?
I personally dont, my last phone(LG G2) had an IR blaster, and I almost never used it.
I can certainly understand some people who would really get a lot of use out of it, but for me personally i used it only a handful of times over 2 years.
A reason not to buy Xperia Z3 Compact?
>>51402191
Several depending on what you want from a phone.
>>51402154
What would you personally go for? do you have any other suggestions for me?
My only requirements is that it be a phablet somewhere round 5.7inch, and that it works well.
>>51402234
Oh and some other things that would be liked would be NFC and fingerprint scanner which would be nice.
>>51402234
well I own a note5, but the price is probably the biggest downside.
Touchwizz is so much better than it used to be, but it still isn't for everyone, I personally really like the new touchwizz and have my Note5 on the Stock ROM.
Note5 is also rumoured to be getting 6.0 update in December. (>>51398055)
>>51396055
>>51396071
>>51396086
>>51396095
>>51396107
>>51396121
>>51396138
>>51396145
>>51396167
>>51396184
>>51396203
>>51396218
>>51396236
>>51396425
>tfw seeing people acting like bunch of fucking morons instead of actually contributing to the thread
I just jumped on the $250 gflex 2 deal on ebay. How bad did I fuck up guys?
>>51401901
>6P
>camera better than in V10
who are you trying to mislead, faggot
>>51402359
You didn't. Flex 2 is a steal right now, besides the non-removable battery this phone has no flaws. Performance/heat ratio is very good, despite having SD810 inside.
>>51402313
well actually where i live i can get the s5 note 32gb for $783.00, the v10 64gb for $857.00 and the s5 note 64gb for $957.00.
if i decided the note the 32gb one would suit me fine and be cheeper then the v10.
>>51402363
Yeah i was confused about this, in terms of MP the v10 has a better camera but "apparantly" the camera works a lot better on the 6p. im not really 100% though
>>51402390
What is "the s5 note?"
Is that how your country calls the Note 5 or something?
Fuck im so undecided, the v10 and the 6p both look like great phones, im just weighing up the pros and cons like the v10 has that second screen plus removable battery and SD while the 6p is easier to flash with custom roms and better battery, screen and fingerprint scanner.
FUCKKKkkkkkkkk
>>51402456
im sorry i feel like a retard, i was just confusing names. i meant the note 5
>>51397282
the k3 note is decent. I just bought one. Have to mess around with it a bit though as the ROM it comes with is junk, but for the money it's a steal.
I want a cheap smaller phone(not necessarily light or thin), with good battery. All I do on my phone is brows the internet and watch youtube. What should I do?
>>51403223
Sony Z3 compact
>>51399690
Jesus Christ your acting like a kid
>>51403226
It's not considered 'cheap'. But yeah, it's totally worth the price. Battery life is amazing.
Is wileyfox storm /g/ approved?
>>51403904
>wileyfox storm
Seems awesome for the price
Processor seems really behind though
What's the cost of the Moto X Style or Play or whatever there?
>>51403931
moto x = £399
play = "starting at" £279. £319 for 32GB version
>>51398556
lol'd
Question for those who have the S6 Edge, does the bends bother you when watching videos or playing games at all?
I just got a oneplus x invite.
>mfw I won't use it b/c my S4 running GPE is too goat
>>51404323
No, the screen barely curves 1mm. The glass/bezel makes up the majority of the curve.
What does gee think about the xiaomi redmi note 2?
Test
>>51404877
Stop changing ip nigga
>>51396218
So was the letter "b" chosen for /b/ randomly?
>>51405005
No, it was called /b/ from 2chan legacy. It was first called /b/ - Anime/Random.
Then anime and random were split.
>be on /g/
>go to /spg/ to get some advice for a new phone
>everything is shitpost
>>51405085
>add another shitpost
epic
>>51405272
d8^D
Is the restored V3 Motorola from aliexpress good choice for tin foil autistic me? I just don't realy like spying and exploits on android like last one and that bullshit fuckin 1-2 days of battery life. and i has choice to change i m e i
And i liked californication and my very old crush had that, but i couln'd avord one at that time.
>>51404862
hell of a SoC, too bad there is no source released by Xiaomi for ROMs
>>51405456
Sure. Mine still runs to this day. Used it for 6 years and after that my mother uses it for another 2 years. Not it gathers dust in the drawer.
Looking to upgrade form a now-sluggish-even-when-texting Galaxy S3 (RIP 2012-2015). Not really looking for super high-end, max I am willing to go is $650~. I wanted the 6P but the shattering.bending issues give me pause. I've big hands, but I've never had a phablet of any kind. I'd be fine with an S6, but the S7 might be right around the corner. Halp?
>>51405680
S7 should be February or march. If you can wait that long, do so.
If you cant wait the S6 is the current most powerful phone besides the Note5. .
I found out a Lumia 710 on the street some days ago, is is still good? what I need to do to unlock it it has fucking DLOAD on it
Is this any good?
>>51405756
no, get OPO
>>51405772
nice advice mang
>>51396589
Used N5. Performance is still as smooth as they come
>>51403931
>dual sim
can this meme die already? only useful for drug dealers.
