Sexy phones edition
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A general thread to collect all of the smartphone threads into one place
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>YouTube Reviewers
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAngelofmusic1989
https://www.youtube.com/user/pocketnowvideo
https://www.youtube.com/user/marquesbrownlee
https://www.youtube.com/user/AndroidAuthority
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http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.notebookcheck.net
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>To see if your phone (model) would work somewhere else in the world or just different carrier:
http://willmyphonework.net
>>51827455
most the phone reviews on youtube is
camra is gud
batt is bad
here are specs and photos and shit
mfw people buying $600+ phones I mean what do you even do on it anyways
>>51827455
>Sexy phones edition
>>51827556
Not have to replace it every year
>>51827556
>not using $600+ facebook machines
>>51827620
It's really unfortunate Sony has such abysmal customer support
>>51827620
What's the battery life like on these badboys?
ordered a used OPO for $173.
how'd i do?
>>51827622
its honestly better to get $200 phones every two years than a $600 phone and replace it every 6 years the performance is smooth high middle vs starting from the top and just constantly dropping
Requesting:
Something under 400$, microSD, good camera, LTE and best battery life possible?
Also sturdy if possible, I remember my Xperia SP falling from considerable heights without ever sustaining any notable damage.
No region or carrier restriction.
Thanks lads.
Sorry for handholding, but why should I get the Galaxy S6 edge?
Why should I not get it?
What should I get instead if so?
Verizon/usa/no budget here
I don't want a huge phone.
It can be up to 128gb so I can live without a micro SD slot.
>>51827738
No, it really isn't. My S4 still outperforms any 200 dollar phone in 2015 by miles. It still has a superior camera, and replacing the battery was cheap - I got 2 superior capacity batteries with a charging dock for 25 bucks.
Seriously, look at benchmarks for flagships from 2 years ago. Most are still far better than any $200 piece of shit.
For $200, in the US, that's only a fucking Moto G.
No thanks.
>>51827769
Either wait for S7, or get a S6 right now at Best Buy and save huge bucks on Samsung phones.
>>51827742
>No region or carrier restriction.
Why? There is no phone that works on every continent.
>>51827786
Isn't the S7 being announced next month? Haven't there been any leaks of the design yet?
Who /CM13/ here?
>>51827805
Well I've never seen a recommended smartphone here that wasn't available where I live so I just assumed so
Belgium btw
>>51827769
>why should I get the Galaxy S6 edge?
because you like how it looks and don't care that the software is shit
>Why should I not get it?
because Samsung bloats the fuck out of Android and thanks to touchwiz it performs worse in multitasking than a Nexus 4 from 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJa_4sj5To0
>What should I get instead if so?
a Nexus device, preferably one of the newer ones since you will get 2 years of support. Since you don't want a huge phone, you should get the 5X, although that only goes up to 32GB.
If money is no object, you might consider getting the Z5 regular or Compact which has an SD slot. Z5 Premium is a meme.
>>51827742
Redmi Note 2
>>51827702
great on the Z5 compact, decent on the Z5 and average on the Z5 Premium. Average as in not flagship-tier. Still usable though
>>51827850
The battery doesn't seem to be that good.
Still seems great for its price, but I'd rather get somethinge more expensive with better battery life.
Thanks anyway
>>51827645
Its probably worse for the US than for Europe, I have always felts that customer support was quite decent. Might just be because the Sony phones are so much more common here in the EU so there are more dealers that can repair them
I've had my galaxy note 4 since day one and it's not slow at all, runs cyanogenmod, the battery is fresh and brand new and I've got 128gb of expandable storage in it.
I'll probably keep my phone for 4 years while other people buy a new iphone or chinese shitphone each year
>>51827786
>8K screen
Maybe in the S9, but for now we need working 4K phones
>>51827926
Meant to quote
>>51827556
Is it worth it to upgrade from a nexus 4 to a redmi note2 for 170$cad? Kind of interested in getting a bigger screen.
>>51827906
http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vibe_p1-7539.php
> Li-Po 5000 mAh battery
That enough yet?
6p vs z5
pls uk
>>51827821
Yep it's basically an S6 design wise, SD card slot in the sim tray
>>51827930
We don't even need 4k phones, quadHD was a mistake even on anything under 5.7"
>>51827949
>suggesting Lenovo phones
Get out
>BlackBerry PRIV comes almost dead last in all bench score testing
>it seems perfectly fast to me and I have experienced zero lag in anything that I do with it
I don't understand.
>>51827955
Do you reckon they'll have solved the RAM issues and reduced the Samsung bloatware?
>>51827978
>suggesting Motorola phones
Get fucked.
>>51827978
>quadHD was a mistake
I like you tripfag, you won't be filtered.
>>51827998
>I don't understand.
youll understand when u start ignoring specfags
>>51827998
Most of the power of modern processors isn't actually used in normal day to day use unless you play graphics intensive games. That's why a lot of modern processors have two quad core processors, a fast one and a slower one to save battery live. The snapdragon 808 in the Priv is more than sufficient for Android and also doesn't overheat that quickly, which removes the annoying performance drops the 810 has
is it trustable to buy oneplus 2 from oneplus.net?
>>51827774
s4 does worse than the zenphone
>>51828012
I don't suggest Motorola phones, faggot. I tell people to avoid them.
I hope the S7 or G5 has USB OTG
I know the S6 removed MHL, fucking stupid.
My DS4 doesn't work that well over bluetooth, lag is shit.
>>51827949
http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/android-smartphone-with-massive-10000mah-battery-is-coming-soon-710786
>>51828198
Zenphones are utter trash, Asus can't into making phones worth a fuck
Anybody here following Android's Authority "Best of Android" awards?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_JptzXUQ9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Tepp7CxHt8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgxASzDeaBg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoU28j3DdjI
Seems like the Note 5 ranks fairly high in all of them?
>>51827645
Baka gaijin don't deserve support.
Bah! They should go back to their country!
whats the best phone for around 400€
-want big screen
-great camera
-smoothness no lags
-dont want to play games so
>>51828580
OnePlus Two at 400€
LG G4 at 450€ has a better camera
>>51828812
i dont like design of G4 but photos are outstanding,
i guess i'll just use to it
>>51829015
http://www.clever-elektronik.de/handys-und-smartphones/samsung/galaxy-note-4/166/samsung-galaxy-note-4-n910f-32gb-weiss
or go for the Note 4 at 470€. Definitely over your budget, but of you don't mind the Touchjizz Android then its a great phone
M9 now or s7 later when it's out?
Tempted to say fuck it and grab an m9 now.
Never used an htc phone before.
>>51829101
what is better than lg g4
>>51829185
S6/s6 edge, X5, M9
>>51829101
i mean how is it better than lg g4
>>51829174
Skip the M9, the SD810 housefire and shit camera isn't worth it over the M8 from what I heard
>>51829185
The LG V10 is the higher end model of LG at 650€.
Other than that, the Note 5 is probably the highest performing phablet with a great screen but some ram management issues at 700+€.
The Sony Z5 premium is waterproof and supports SD cards, but has an imperfect camera app and average battery life. Great screen though, but will run you 750€
>>51829218
The design is different if you prefer that. It also comes with the S-pen, which is quite useful. The screen isn't bend, which a lot of people may prefer. The battery life is also slightly better
>>51829015
What's your problem with the G4 design? The back buttons?
I'm digging it so far. Other then some minor performance issues with the UI. Screen to body ratio is actually phenomenal.
A good trend they've kept with since the G2.
Moto x pure edition master race reporting in. I've had it for a bit over a month and have absolutely no problems. I would definitely recommend this phone to everybody, especially for the relatively low price.
>>51829464
i just don't like that front view of it, maybe it's that lg logo, or i don't know what is it, just... something bites me about how it looks
>>51829321
im owner of galaxy s 3 and it's gotten really laggy over time, how can i know it won't be the same issue here?
also, isn't bad that it's 2014 phone? i mean, with upgrades
>>51829464
Wish they'd stuck a fingerprint sensor in it.
I'd absolutely love the V10 if they hadn't stuck that retarded second screen up top.
>>51829562
>isn't bad that it's 2014 phone? i mean, with upgrades
The hardware is very similar to the Note 5, and actually Samsung isn't even selling the Note 5 in many European markets and keeping the Note 4 as its top Note model. Based on that I think it will likely keep receiving updates for at least 2-3 years. I can't really judge whether it will lag, but there is a good chance it will due to Samsung's rather poor ram management. Hardware wise there is no cause for concern though.
If you want the best update policy, you should probably go for a Nexus model, although they are unfortunately not quite as good as far as hardware goes
If you don't need a phone right now just wait next year, it's probably gonna be a good year for phones
>>51829674
but very important is good camera, nexus have pretty bad cameras
do you think i will stick to lg g4 design with time or i'll keep hating it? :D
jesus im trying to pick phone over month and cant decide this is terrible
>>51829816
>nexus have pretty bad cameras
The newest ones certainly don't, they're among the best of 2015.
No one is going to be able to tell the difference really between the top few phone cameras.
Phone cameras got crazy good this year.
>>51827532
Except for when they review a perfect phone like the Droid turbo 2... Then they belabor minor complaints.
>>51827926
>runs cyanogenmod
don't you miss all the touchwiz specific features?
>>51829937
i fuucking love this design
omfg
what do
>>51830022
buy iphone
>>51827978
I don't understand why 2k even exists. No videos are in that resolution and my Droid turbo 2 can't take a picture in that resolution with either camera.
Why don't I want an LG V10?
I'm 5 minutes from walking out the door and buying one.
>>51830084
It's pretty big. Aside from that, phone of the year
>>51830061
> my Droid turbo 2 can't take a picture in that resolution with either camera
Yes it can.
>>51830084
Because you could buy a Nexus 6P and actually get your monies worth.
>>51830192
It's "money's"
My Verizon Galaxy S4 shit itself the other day and I'm thinking of buying a Nexus 5X to replace it. This means I would have to switch from a microsim to a nanosim.
Will verizon turn me away if I ask for a new nanosim card but don't have a phone to activate it with? I've read that if I walk in there with a 5X they'll refuse to activate the new one since the 5X isn't in their system or something. Should I just buy a sim cutter off amazon or try to do it myself?
Never purchased an unlocked phone before, so I'm unfamiliar with the whole process.
I'm searching for a phone for 250€, I think that I'll be going with the Moto G 3rd gen, as it seems to be a safe bet.
Anybody could advise me something different?
>>51830156
>>51830451
Great, you can take picture in 4k resolution. You'll even be able to zoom a little bit on a 2k screen, why is this a problem to you?
>>51830399
If you don't use your phone heavily it's solid enough.
Otherwise there are lots of phones you can get 2nd hand that are better.
Also if you're not partial to Android, consider a Windows phone because they're usually considerably cheaper.
>>51830375
Look for a nanosim cutter, you can get them on amazon. The sim chip is the same no matter the size, it's just the plastic around the phone that's the difference.
I've cut to micro sim with success, but nano sim is harder to cut to.
You can just try to ask Verizon if they can give you a nano sim for the 5X, worst they can say is no.
>>51827833
Running Sultan's CM13 on my OPO and just the regular nightlies on my Moto /G/
Both are breddy gud but some CM features are still missing on both
Been getting random reboots on sultan's tho
>>51827886
I'd say z5c overheats faster than z5, thus has less battery endurance. Overall still a great phone and a damn sexy one
>>51828301
Oh shit, what the fuck is that glorious contraption.
>m9
>v10
>nexus 5X
>nexus 6P
>wait for Galaxy S7
Which and why?
USA and Verizon here and stuck between these models. No budget, just undecided on what to do and overwhelmed
>>51828122
Yeah duh
Is the Nexus 5x good? Heard performance is barely better than the 5 and the battery is weak
>>51830735
If you don't want carrier bloat and locked bootloader, go Nexus 6P.
If you don't mind the AIDs that Verizon installs on its phone, wait for the S7.
>>51830794
Battery is certainly better than the 5, and you'll get official updates. Other than that it's not really faster - 2015 was a bad year for Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors.
Note 4 with snapdragon or exynos?
>>51830399
Redmi Note 2 or 3.
>>51830844
Can you root any of their phones?
>>51830896
I don't think there was one model yet that couldn't be rooted easily?
Usually, I just used the method where you flash a "su" binary (which is the thing that isn't installed by default) to /system/xbin/ through the stock recovery by means of just pointing it at an update.zip containing that.
Now, surely, I haven't tried a Note 3 yet, but I have no reason to suspect why that would be different...
guys halp :<
best music player?
>>51830794
it's shit. Buy a 6p instead
>>51830640
Can confirm this. Have had it for 2 months and battery life is worse than my z3c
Removal of glass back, charge port relocation was a much needed improvement
>>51830985
IMO, BlackPlayer.
Best organization, most reliable and stable, looks great, and last.fm album art/artist art downloading that works.
>>51830399
lg g2
>>51830985
Surprisingly MX Player makes a very good music player. Although the main reason I use it is it doesn't rely on the media scanner to actually play music that's right in front of it's fucking face. You really don't want to see what happens when Android's shitty media scanner hits 64 GB of highly compressed OGGs. It isn't pretty.
>>51830985
Neutron.
Supports everything and the only music player for android ever created that has a parametric equalizer.
>>51831070
I think I need to go back through music players, either they all updated here recently to not look like ass, or when my S4 was still on Kit Kat I was basically using their old ass versions.
>>51830896
In case you still need to do this:
Note 2:
http://en.miui.com/thread-167882-1-1.html
http://en.miui.com/thread-146299-1-1.html
Note 3:
http://en.miui.com/thread-190889-1-1.html
Mi4c:
http://en.miui.com/thread-166465-1-1.html
>>51831105
There's also Shuttle, but it isn't as fast as BlackPlayer and it's buggier. Still nice tho
Make way for the sexiest phone of them all...
Too bad no American bands, ayyy
>>51831341
I prefer the way the default cyanogemod music player looks, but if you use the installer from the google play store (it's weird how it works) Google Now doesn't want to recognize it as an app :(
one plus x or moto x play??
Should I sell the iPhone 6 Plus for a Nexus 6P?
What would I lose?
Does it support 4K Video Editing?
>>51831493
>>51831493
Pretty good balanced comparison here
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3v73o1/i_switched_from_an_iphone_6_to_the_6p_heres_my_1/
>>51831614
GET OUT.
>>51831624
>He doesn't read tech shit on the largest forum type website ever to exist in the history of mankind
Your loss, now fuck off back to /r9k/
>>51831624
Here's my homescreen to trigger you some more, beta faggot
>>51831374
>default CyanogenMod player
Wait what player?
>>51831475
Very different phones, one's a phablet with a mammoth screen, the other's a more compact phone. Why not the OP2?
>>51831709
The rom, cyanogenmod, has a default music player and that's what I was using on my noncyanogenmod phone via an app in the google play store that installs cyanogenmod exclusive apps to your phone
>>51831709
well I'm looking for a phone with a good battery and with expandable storage (both the opx and the play has it)
but I'm looking for which is better for customization, ie ricing or booting another rom
>>51831844
Motorola phones have locked bootloaders that only can be unlocked by getting a code from Motorola, that voids your warranty the instant you request the code
Oneplus encourages these things
>>51831864
wait so rooting the opx (or any oneplus phones) doesn't void its warranty?
>>51831924
Correct
>>51831939
does the one plus x still require an invite? but wasn't oneplus stopping the invite process, or is that just for the one plus 2
>>51831974
You could look for yourself instead of making me look for you
If you're looking for a cheap smartphone on AT&T off contract, definitely get the Lumia 640 guys. Just got them for my parents and they're fantastic. Premium feeling build, Hell I'm getting another just as a backup smartphone
>>51831844
The OPX has better ricing and ROM support, it just got CM12.1
Keep in mind though
>customer service is ass
>4G band support for the OPX is limited in the US, probably won't work with AT&T for 4G LTE download speeds
>>51831790
I have COS 12.1 on my OPO, don't have any of those apps. Huh.
>>51831939
Although "warrantee" is a very loose term with OnePlus.
Great phones though, saying this as a OnePlus One user.
Any nice featuere apps that i can use with my Edge + ?
>>51832010
You don't have a default music player? Used to be called Apollo, or Eleven, not sure what it's called now.
>>51832035
Right
>>51832046
Yeah, it came with everything else though. Weird. I tried it and it's okay. Sticking to BlackPlayer
>>51832244
Does it have a decent widget?
Does it work with Google Now if you ask google to play shit via voice?
>>51832010
>>51832008
thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it
>>51832287
Google Now asks what app I want to use, then plays.
This is the widget, it's actually really customizable
What reasons should I not have a Nexus X5 and/or a Nexus 6P?
Never owned a Google phone before
>>51832561
The 5X looks great, but for the price you can do a little better I think.
The 6P is maybe the best Android phone out there right now, but the thin aluminum build bends like an iPhone.
Otherwise idk, they're both awesome looking devices that I'd consider if I was looking at a new phone.
>>51832434
I managed to make it so Blackplayer was just the default. You gotta go to voice search settings in Google Now, then next time you ask it to play an album whichever app you choose becomes the default.
Is there a way to make Blackplayer not show album art on the lock screen?
>>51832825
Nexus is 50 bucks off rest of the holiday season, pretty damn awesome phone for 329/379
>>51832561
5X is too slow and has only 2GB/ ram + weak battery. 5P is perfect.
>>51832932
It's a great value for what it is, people forget just how cheap it is.
>>51833006
Not really. If opo can give 3gb why can't google
>>51833021
One is made in china, and has no chance of getting replaced under warranty
The other is superior in many other ways, made in korea, and has amazing google customer support
I get they should have done 3GB RAM, just like the 6P should have had 4, but there's more to consider.
Personally I'd never touch a Oneplus phone.
what is the cheapest phone that would be still decent in next android update?
im looking at android one phones
>>51833055
God why in the fuck can't we have something like this in the US...
Oh wait, it was called Google Play edition phones and people didn't support it enough :(
>>51833053
>Personally I'd never touch a Oneplus phone.
Same, that shit is garbage. But seriously, the 5X is disappointing. I know part of this is Qualcomm's fuck up, but what the fuck is the point in that damn software encryption
Are there any modern phones other than the Note 5 that have a proper stylus?
>>51833120
> but what the fuck is the point in that damn software encryption
The point is for some reason google wants this, but doesn't want to force manufacturers to use hardware encryption, and for some reason that means the nexus phones have to deal with it
Notice no one is bitching about it on the Nexus 6P. Most certainly this won't be an issue on future phones.
Also, people are saying Android 6.0.1 largely fixed the Nexus 5x lag issues.
At least on the Nexus you can easily, and without breaking warranty, change this.
That's the biggest reason I won't buy anything else for myself and my wife here on out. Nexus phones, or bust.
I hope the next 5" Nexus phone is better, however. She certainly won't put up with a fucking 5.7" screen.
>>51833165
>Also, people are saying Android 6.0.1 largely fixed the Nexus 5x lag issues.
that's a godsend is true. link to the reddit thread?
>>51833053
>muh China
Huawei is from fucking China m8
>the 6P should have had 4
That's an unnecessary amount really. Of course more RAM is always nice.
>Personally I'd never touch a Oneplus phone.
Then you'll never know just how based the OnePlus One is. Seriously a god phone, freak of nature and amazingness.
>>51833120
>Same, that shit is garbage.
Literally what. The phones themselves are anything but that.
>>51833189
Just check out the subreddit, it's a mixed bag and it could be a placebo
>>51833196
We're talking costs here, I could care less if something was made in China.
I don't give a fuck how good the phone is, I don't buy products from companies who have shitty reputations for standing by their products. Here in burgerland we don't have the same protections people have in the EU.
>>51832873
Did not know that, awesome then.
>>51832852
I don't think so, but I may be wrong.
>>51833216
Couldn't care less*
>>51833217
I found it, it's in settings somewhere. This app is fucking insane with it's customization options. I might buy the pro version.
>>51833204
The phones are decent at best. Too many quality control issues. I should have been more specific however. What really turns me away from OPO is their lack of support for my market (burgerland) and the invite system. Also, it's upsetting to see these wonderful engineers handicapping themselves. Imagine what they could do if they set out to make a true flagship instead of this budget phone nonsense. OPX body with industry leading internals. muh dick
>>51833216
A couple bad apples don't spoil the entire lot m8. The Oneplus One is a great phone.
>>51833244
Fuck the glass back, seriously any company that does that in 2015 deserves to be shot. How hard is to make the back panel some nice metal instead? Or, what about super hard plastic that feels like glass? That shit exists.
>>51833251
I never said it wasn't, you fucking retard. I said I would never purchase something from hipster Oppo.
>>51833268
I love glass backs because it means I have twice as many opportunities to shatter my phone.
>>51833301
Funny enough I've owned 2 glass back phones, and several other smartphones and have never broken any. That doesn't mean I want to increase the chances shit will break, of course.
I don't think it would prevent from buying a phone though, I'd likely skin any plain metal or glass back phone.
Just got an s6 yesterday, I really like how it looks so far and it seems like an all around good phone
>>51833244
>decent at best
My OPO which is a year old benches as the 7th highest phone available on Antutu. The build quality is great, I've dropped it in the rain before and it still works great. The entire user experience of the phone for me has been great.
It's a fucking great phone. I'll stand by that until one day it isn't.
>lack of support for my market
if you're talking about band support, I can confirm that that's only the OPX, my OPO has full network band support in burgerland
>invite system
indeed it's shit
>no flagship
All their phones are "flagships" they only make 3 phones. And the OP2 has crazy specs. 4GBs is excessive amounts of RAM.
Will the Galaxy S6 be FREE w/contract around Christmas time?
Or were Black Friday prices the best we're gonna get...
>>51833364
On Verizon at least, even if something is free on contract you're going to pay 480 bucks in extra fees over 2 years, and five bucks more a month after that than a pay per month phone or bringing an unlocked phone to the line.
I think ATT has similar pricing.
>>51833268
>glass back
>nice metal instead
Give me plastic tbqh. Most durable, and doesn't contribute to overheating like aluminum does. Ask HTC lel.
>>51833345
It's a solid phone with great performance. Still hate the touchjizz. And because the SoC is different, ROMs don't have the same support but oh well.
>>51833353
None of their phones have full network band support here dumbass, they all fully can never work on Verizon and Sprint
The Oneplus X is not a flagship, it's their first "super budget" phone. The OP1 was the 2014-2015 flagship, while the OP2 is the 2015-2016 flagship.
>>51833353
Your OPO is great. Sadly, not all users can say that.
And don't be so intentionally obtuse. Yes, flagship by definition means a company's best, but colloquially it means industry leading.
>>51833383
>On Verizon at least, even if something is free on contract you're going to pay 480 bucks in extra fees over 2 years, and five bucks more a month after that than a pay per month phone or bringing an unlocked phone to the line.
Basically this. Phones on contract are retarded.
>>51833440
>>51833383
Nah I'm grandfathered into a $25 lower monthly "smartphone access fee" (AT&T) where they usually make up the difference ($25x24 = $600) so if a phone is "FREE w/contract" for me it's actually free compared to off-contract with monthly phone payments.
>>51833493
Have you compared to see if its cheaper for you to go to newer plans?
>>51833435
>industry leading
what are the industry leading phones then?
I'd say probably the 6P, the G4, the Note 5, the OP2, and the S6 right? In Benchmarks anyways. I can post a screenshot
>>51833415
maybe i just don't understand network bands then, but it looks like the OPO has all the primary burgerland bands
>>51833527
I can't expect you to have known that Verizon and Sprint don't even use GSM. They use CDMA, and entirely different technology.
This will change when everything is simply LTE.
Here's my OPO bench I think I've posted here before, for science.
I was retarded, my OPO benches as the 12th highest, I was thinking OP2. Sorry dewds
>>51833544
That's what I originally thought, but for whatever reason I thought that had something to do with sim cards, which IIRC those two just started using recently.
Cell bands and carriers don't make much logical sense desu
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>>51833506
Yes I'm on the newest tier plans, there is just some fine print that allows grand-fathered cheaper fees, it's what happened last time I upgraded too. That's why I'm obsessed with getting phones "FREE w/contract" cuz it's actually the cheapest way for me.
So I guess the question is: historically, is Christmas cheaper than Black Friday?
>>51833625
No, but end of flagship cycle can be. S7 is supposed to be announced at CES 20126 in January.
I live in Canada.
On a tight budget of basically no more than $200 USD.
I found the Mi4 to be the best phone for me on Kimovil. It is in my price range, has a good battery and rom community, and replacement screens can be bought.
The other phone I was looking at was possibly the Meizu MX4/MX4 Pro. They didn't seem to have as many of the side benefits I listed.
Is the Meizu the better choice? Or is there an even better phone for $200 USD?
I know the 4G bands don't work in Canada; I'm OK with it, 3G here is fine.
>>51833682
I'd do the Mi4, looks sexy as fuck.
>>51833701
Agreed, though I can't find a black version anywhere other than a $500 model on some Chinese retailer.
>>51833493
I'm surprised they let you get away with that, In Canada I have a 30$ grandfathered plan and to get any kind of credit or discount on a new phone you have to change your plan to a new one that starts at like $60/mo which is insane.
>>51833719
The white one still looks nice.
I'd take the more popular phone in a heart beat. Not because hive mind, but because of ROM support, and community support. The Xaiomi Phones are awesome from what I hear anyways.
did anyone here in Canada switch to Mobilicity onto their unlimited data plan after they were bought by Rogers?
if so, what are the download speeds like?? any LTE?
>>51833749
>did anyone here in Canada switch to Mobilicity onto their unlimited data plan after they were bought by Rogers?
hahah you really think it would be that easy ?
I see mobilicity will eventually be folded over into Rogers more thoroughly and mobi subs will get peanuts while rogers makes proper use of the extra spectrum
Rogers already has several other brands, it will get rid of Mobilicity in time
>>51833746
I know! That was the problem with my last phone. I got a practically no-name china phone, the Innos D6000.
The thing had a 6000mAh battery and Android 5.0.2 for $250 CAD!
But, the only rom/community was one thread on ChinaPhoneArena. And then I cracked the screen and couldn't find it on any of the retailer sites because it was unpopular.
Learned my lesson; awesome phone though. Battery lasted 12Hrs screen on time
Any approved games? Im enjoying Walking war robots somewhat, recently got kinda bitten by SAS 4 and somewhat dead trigger.
No purchases pls, poorfag with the luck of having a s6edgy+
>>51833903
Emulators and Fallout Shelter.
>>51833912
Fallout sheltet is nice, although i havent completed everything or expanded comæmetely ive gotten already some of the best gear and it feels like the replay value is gone.
Emulators are interedasting, is there a PSP emu?
Most of you hate normies and facebook, but I still need it to keep in touch with a bunch of normie friends... So what's the final word on this, a good app to get for it that isn't botnet as shit?
A mandatory feature for me is message notifications (which excludes multiple otherwise good options like Faceslim) - since they dropped XMPP, what are the current options of supporting them bar the official botnet apps?
>>51833998
Can you get the Facebook app and lock it down with xprivacy?
>>51834017
Technically yes, but the default facebook app is ridiculously bloated and I have an old phone with limited internal memory. Facebook Lite doesn't seem to work on my phone though, haven't troubleshooted that too much yet - but does it even have message notifications or just the usual "XYZ liked your penis photo" garbage that's simpler to get via RSS anyway?
>>51833998
Get an old Facebook APK.
>>51834105
Correct me if I remember wrong, but doesn't the default Facebook app have the same aggressive autoupdate privileges like Google play?
>>51834121
Nothing does that except the play store and play services. Not even Facebook pre-installed as a system app does that.
>>51834161
Good to know then. What version isn't actually so ridiculously large however? Even browsing the old versions on Aptoide, there doesn't seem to be one that goes under 20MB.
>>51834193
Yeah it doesn't get much smaller than that if you want a version that still works.
>>51834231
That's kind of stupid. All these wrappers around do almost the same fucking thing and they're less than 1MB.
What about the Lite then? Does it even have notifications or did that also commit sudoku after facecock left XMPP?
>>51834288
I have the lite version on an older 2012 era Xperia, and it has all the notifications working. No clue why it won't work on your device.
>>51834311
Even messages, right? Guess it's worth going back to fix it up somehow then. Thanks anon(s?)
>>51827645
wtf? who gives a shit about customer support?
>>51834337
Yes it has messages built-in with notifications. And yes it's just me replying over and over.
>>51833984
Yeah and it works rest for some games. Plays P3P flawlessly
>>51830718
nyko smart clip
I barely use mine anymore, but it does the job. I just didn't like how the bluetooth was a pain in the ass to setup and asked for too many permissions in the end.
>>51834392
*works flawlessly for some games
>>51834545
Yeah, not much less expensive than absolutely nothing.
>there are still EU people buying and recommending the Moto G
>not getting pic related.
Enjoy your 720p, lower spec, smaller, more expensive phone.
I have the iPhone 4, and it's done me well since 2010. I like it. Should I get the 6?
How is the data speed on a Nexus 6p for T-Mobile anyone?
>>51827620
Give that thing some bigger fillets and it'd be perfect.
I dropped my Moto G1 from my bed and the flash wont turn on anymore, is it kill?
Time to use the warranty?
>>51834713
how do you expect us to know if your phone is broken lmao
>>51827850
redmi note 3 at this point desu senpai
4000 mAh (non replaceable doe)
>>51827839
why is this video sped up?
>>51834729
Man, it was a 40cm fall, i expected this phone to be more strong than this.
>>51831369
my redmi note 2 is cuter and bigger
but it probably has a worse display
>>51831694
those headphones are fucked lol
Which phones have the best cameras for low light?
What are the top 5 Android phone right now and which is more future proof?
LG G4 or 1+2?
>>51835338
Note5
V10
6P
Z5
S6
G4 is better build and software, the OP2 has SD810 instead of SD808, but it's not going to be a significant difference in use.
>>51835338
OP2 because RAM and ROM support between those two.
Top 5 in no order:
1+2
Note 5
Nexus 6P
G4
Moto X Style/Pure
>>51835427
>better software
lel
>>51835469
stock vs stock its true.
And if you're loading custom ROMs you can throw CM13 on the G4 as long as it isn't a US carrier model.
and the build quality alone is miles beyond OP2, not to mention the shit customer service and the USB C cable that doesn't even meet proper USB C specifications. (cheap chinese shit, looks like it's in good company with the phone)
>>51834766
note3 doesnt have sd card slot
>>51835489
A lot of people don't like LG's bloat, I don't mind it but if you want the stock Android feel and apps you have to root it.
Have you ever held a OnePlus phone in your hand m8?
The build quality is great, the textured backs are awesome.
Also
>Chinese
The meme never dies. The best Android phone out there, the Nexus 6P, is Chinese.
>>51835559
>The meme never dies.
Then explain why they are shipping a non-spec USB C cable with their phone direct from the OEM?
That's pretty shitty if you ask me.
Also, yeah my friend has the original OPO. He is also trying to sell it and get something better because he just doesn't like how it feels compared to his HTC one M7. (I personally hate HTC and prefer his OPO to his HTC, but it's his preference there).
I dont think they are TERRIBLE, but they aren't as good as a real flagship, and it DOES feel like it. No matter how much you might claim it does, it just doesn't The buttons feel cheaper, and the chassis itself feels cheaper compared to a flagship from LG/Samsung/etc.
Have any anons here used glyde or swappa?
Or am i better off sticking with amazon and ebay?
>>51835667
I just think it's funny you're just implying >China like it's the 1970's and fail to recognize that many smartphones are manufactured in China. You sound like an old person at a dollar store.
I just disagree. I have a Galaxy S4, my brother has an S6, and another has a G3. The build feels close to the G3, better than the S4 but worse than the S6. The buttons (all two of them) feel nice. I cannot tell the difference really.
What's your deal with OnePlus anyways? You've been ITT going on about how they suck all thread.
>>51835759
>going on about how they suck all thread.
Quote me faggot, i just got home after being out all fucking day.
>>51835759
>I just think it's funny you're just implying >China like it's the 1970's
There is a difference between good chinese electronics and chinese shit the OPO is closer to chinese shit than it is the Nexus 6P
>>51834662
depends entirely on how tmobile's network is where you live.
>>51835778
Why are you so angry.
>>51835427
>>51835454
>6p
>futureproof
kek none will make it a year without bending or the backglass glass spontaneously shattering
to any c u c k currently owning a 6p- place it face down on a flat surface. push down on diagonal corners. observe your phone rocking back and forth.
you are now aware that your 6p is bent and you're too dumb to notice.
>>51833580
Fucking mid-2014 budget phone manages to outdo just about everything released from last year.
I'm planning on getting my grandma a Asus Zenfone 2 (16GB with the 2GB RAM) to replace her 2014 Moto G (8GB, 1GB RAM)
What is the opinion on the Zenfone 2?
>>51835966
My mistake, I meant she has a Moto G LTE (2013 Model I think)
>>51835820
Why is this phone so fucking based? It's like everything was optimized perfectly.
Also anyone who says the build quality is bad haven't seen the OPO in person. Honesty looks nicer than the G3 and S5.
>>51835979
not good
just let her keep the one she has, it's pretty good. there are better options in the price range for zenphone 2
>>51835966
They're pretty shit. Screen is very dim which isn't great for someone elderly.
Get her the new Moto G or look into one of the budget Windows phones. The Lumia 640 is an awesome phone for old folks.
>>51836017
if she's already android, let her stay android.
maybe get her one of those blu's with an insane battery. or the thinnest lte smartphone. or just get her something else because her phone is fine.
zenphone 2 is not a good phone
Fuck these smartphone MEMEs I'm sticking with my BlackBerry Q10
>>51836037
>>zenphone 2 is not a good phone
Im planning to get one, tell me more why it is a bad phone.
>>51835995
Found one for $150. Still overpriced? She uses Facebook and Messenger, and the poor Moto G isn't able to keep up with the RAM demands. Damn thing is lagging. I have no fucking clue how Facefuck, Whatsapp, and Messenger all consume so much goddamned RAM.
>>51836017
She is a fan of Android. Uncle tried to give her an iPhone, said no. Went to the store and got herself some shitty $30 Android phone. Then I got her the Moto G.
>>51836037
I'll probably end up getting her the 16GB 2015 Moto G at this rate... I just thought the Zenfone 2 looked neat.
>>51827774
Not really, though. Any phone with a snap 801 ror a helio X10 will perform similarly to an S4 and they're easily under US$200.
>>51836050
meme processor
lenovo
shitty build quality
dim screen (aforementioned)
despite the one model having 4 gb of ram, laggier than phones with 2 gb of ram.
you're probably buying the 2 gb model which will be laggy as hell
have to carry around asus shit all day
people will make fun of you for buying a kek phone
basically just garbage.
>>51836079
What about a Xiaomi Mi4?
>>51836079
Can understand it.
Isnt it an Asus phone?
One of the reasons to drop it, i want a sturdy and thick phone.
I would need to use it to tell how bad it is.
My carrier only haves the 4GB version.
So?
People here are too poor that only will laugh at you if you have a dumphone.
What should i buy with a $200 budget?
>>51835678
I buy from Swappa. I like it.
>>51836172
anywhere where the lte bands work, i'd say go for it. i wanted one but i'm from america so i'm not allowed nice and cheap chink smartphones evidently
>>51836050
The power button location really turned me off of the Zenphone 2. Also mentions of its poor battery life despite its mAh.
>>51836189
Probably an Alcatel Idol 3
>>51836203
I'm from America too. The Moto G LTE fails horrendously at using MetroPCS LTE for some reason, and as such she uses it in HSDPA mode.
>>51835986
Eh, I wouldn't say that everything is perfect.
I mean sure, they made a pretty excellent phone for its price point, but it doesn't have a removable battery, microsd slot (which I miss), and its antenna seems to be weaker than other phones (that I've encountered) on the same service.
But of course you get what you pay for, which in this case its a phone that can easily rival its competition without breaking your wallet.
>>51827712
Good for the money. Slap on a marshmallow rom and you're set. I like mine. Only thing that's disappointing is the camera.
Nexus 5X or LG G4?
Looking to buy a used iPhone. I'm not really interested in the 6 since it doesn't look durable enough, and I like 'em small.
What I'm wondering is if there's an appreciable performance difference between the 5 and 5S? Enough that I'd care, not playing games.
charging your phone with an usb cable to your pc causes swollen batteries right?
>>51827769
>Verizon
Aaaaand were done.
should i get LG G3 for 250
or is it worth pay up to 380 for galaxy note 4
Phone will be used mainly for web browsing, taking photos and notes, music
Am thinking about getting an Android.
Will spend a lot if it means I won't have to replace it until at least 2018.
Preferably bigger screen, good camera, decent battery life.
Suggestions?
>>51837099
The phone you're looking for doesnt exist yet. You'll have to wait more, 2015 has been a mediocre year for phones compared to 2014, when a few classics came out.
>>51837157
what were the classics of 2014 again
>>51827455
What would be the best phone under about a $300 price range in Australia? Preference for something with good music playing ability and a decent camera, but whatever's best overall would be good too.
>>51836063
Zenfone 2 owner here. It's not shit but you'd definitely be better off buying your grandma a Moto G, the bloat on the Zenfone could cause annoyances and unnecessary battery drain if you don't intend on playing around with it.
My 5s doesn't hold charge like it used to, thinking about upgrading. Do I get a 6s+ or a nexus 6p?
Looking to upgrade my phone, what should I get /G/?
>USA/Verizon
>Upgrade budget for up to probably 50-60$
>>51837762
When I mean upgrade I mean my two year upgrade if it wasnt clear. Didn't seem like it was in retrospect
>>51833364
>FREE on contract
Keep lying to yourself
>>51837742
6S+
Godly battery, good camera, great build quality, godly NAND performance, 3D touch is good shit with the keyboard cursor, 2GB of RAM is amazing on iOS with apps rarely shutting down, vibration motor is top notch; it's only bad if you really dislike iOS
>country?
germany
>price range?
~300€
>sd card slot?
preferably
>removable battery?
does't matter
I was thinking about buying a chinkphone, but I'm not sure if it's a good idea.
Looking for a phone with an sd card, if possible.
Rooting would also be nice and having custom firmware even better
What do you recommend? Thanks in advance
>>51838188
Moto x play. Its 50€ over budget but its worth it.
>country
yurop --> netherlands
>price range
below 400
>sd card slot?
required
>removable battery?
doesn't matter at all
>size?
has to be smaller than 5"
what are my options when disregarding the z3c? it's stupidly expensive here ($360 vs €390, epic). there's got to be other ones
