A general thread to collect all of the smartphone purchase threads in the same place
>YouTube Reviewers
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAngelofmusic1989
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https://www.youtube.com/user/marquesbrownlee
https://www.youtube.com/user/AndroidAuthority
>/g/ Approved Review Sites
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.notebookcheck.net
>Anon's Mobile Device Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMugiNgJ2qtTS0tSXdYWEc0ckk/view?usp=sharing
>To see if your phone (model) would work somewhere else in the world or just different carrier:
http://willmyphonework.net
What relatively cheap smartphones are recommended right by /g/ at the moment?
>>51861899
>What relatively cheap smartphones are recommended right by /g/ at the moment?
iPhone 6c
>>51861925
Go to /spdg for smartphone discussion, people are talking about apps there
>>51860373
>>51861899
Fx0, MotoG and E, Galaxy Light
>>51861933
Honestly, though?
I'm just looking for good hardware for a reasonable price.
My Galaxy S III just died a couple of days ago, and I want to make sure I don't make the same mistake again.
You faggots don't need two threads for this shit.
Condense
your
shit
I'm looking to upgrade from my galaxy note sgh-i717, how well would an Oneplus One suit my needs? I'm looking for:
Customizable as fuck
great camera
Huge selection of custom ROM's
Any other suggestions?
Nexus 6, 5x, Lg g4, or one plus 2?
What's the news on samsung s7 when's it potentially being released?
>>51862139
I heard they were going to officially announce it in january.
>>51861899
Zenfone 2, Moto G & OneTouch Idol 3 are best mid-range phones.
>>51862178
Source?
>>51862195 (cont.)
Moto G is cheapest
Zenfone is most powerful
Idol is nice all around and supports 128gb cards
why is this thread not /sdg/?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 or Lenovo K3 Note?
Did any of you buy any of these two phones?
How reliable are they?
>>51862270
Nothing really solid just a bunch of news sources saying January is going to be the release or announce month.
My father is asking me for tech advice, as he wants to purchase an android phone roughly around the 150-190 dollar range, what would /g/ recommend?
>>51862096
these are all very different phones.
>>51862342
In case no one else responds, I don't have first-hand experience but they're both fairly popular and everyone who mentions having one seems pretty happy with it.
>>51862402
Well im not looking for anything too specific.
They are all in the price and screen size range I like I really want to know how they perform compared to one another in terms of battery life and software.
are there any good sub 5" phones with an sd slot that aren't made by sony? my moto g is on its last legs so I've got to buy a new device soon
>>51862361
https://www.androidpit.com/best-smartphones-under-200-dollars
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2015/08/11/best-android-smartphones-under-200-2015/
check these out
Motorola G 3rd gen seems to be a fairly decent pick without having to order from some obscure Chinese company
>>51862054
Bump
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>>51862054
I have one. It is very customizable. And lots of Roms so it will stay supported. But the camera is shit. I suggest one of the nexus phones if you want the same customizability and a better camera. Nexus 6p seems great
Is buying LG G3 good thing?
if i want a big display, good camera and swiftness
or is there something better in the price range?
How's the Huawei P8 Lite ? ist it worth 200€
>>51863222
Also interested in this.
Considering I'll only use my phone for texting, gps and clover/reddit :
1. How beneficial is a 1080p screen over a 720p one?
2. Are chinese phones reliable/fast on their gps? Particularly Lenovo K3 as it is the chinese one I'm interested in.
3. Is CPU speed really that important? I mean, is there any noticeable change in say using a browser or quick texting? I feel like it's only relevant for games, I might be wrong.
4. What should I pay attention to on the camera specs? I know the MP are not enough to make decent comparisons, I just don't know exactly what else to consider.
5. Lenovo K3, LG G3s, LG Spirit 4G, LG G4c. Considering responsiveness, gps and camera, which one should I pick?
>>51863565
Fuck Lenovo whatever you do
>>51863570
Shit, I looked at their PCs and thought they'd be trustworthy, why do you think it sucks?
>>51863565
>enovo K3, LG G3s, LG Spirit 4G, LG G4c
These choices are not the best. Why don't you post a budget / what you want out of the phone and let /g/ make some suggestions?
>>51863222
bump
>>51863222
Well what is that price range? Not everyone has the same regional prices so just give a $/£/€ value you are looking for
>>51863853
Alright:
-under 200€ (europe)
-responsive/fast, no games though, just for texting and browsing (4G would be nice)
-good camera for this budget
Maybe Marshmallow support? Dunno how relevant that is considering I don't intend on buying a new one for a few years
>>51864198
>>51863222
around 300€
>>51861576
Who the fuck decided to split these threads?
>>51864288
Look at the Samsung Galaxy S5 neo, Samsung Alpha and the Moto X Play.
Samsung Flex 2 is about as good as the G3 for only 240€, so if you are set on LG this can save you some cash.
The G3 is still a very good choice though, and QuadHD is great, although the display is not that great apart from the resolution apparently
Is it a good thing to buy a Moto G 2e now?
It's for my mom.
>>51864528
>Samsung Flex 2
You mean lg g flex 2 right?
that one is probably currently the best choice if you want a cheap smartphone with flagshiptier specs and a big screen.
>>51864528
Moto X Play has no gyro
>>51861576
I was looking for a smartphone around the £125 market and got a Moto G 2nd Gen did I do good /g/?
What should I get for 300€ in europe?
It should be fast, have a great camera, responsive and I'd rather not rely on custom roms from the company itself.
Not going to play games tho
>>51864265
Sony M4 aqua has a decent camera, good for that price. Costs 210€ though so slightly above the price you specified
>>51864594
Yes LG Flex 2
sorry I get a bit mixed up between all the brand names repeated over and over again.
>>51864600
Fair enough. Gyro wasn't specified as a priority in the post asking for advice so I didn't use it as a criterion
Is LG G2/LG G Flex 2 a good choice for 5"+ 1080p screen, 3,5mm jack, android, under 275€, or are there other alternatives?
No samshitsungs pls
>>51864655
Alright, I'll check that one out. Any others I should consider?
>>51864528
>Samsung Galaxy S5 neo, Samsung Alpha and the Moto X Play
Galaxy S5 Neo only 5,1 display and 2GB ram, Alpha 4,7 ..cmon
Flex is bent over
Moto G 2e (2014) LTE at 120 Euros.
Good deal?
>>51861981
Firefox OS was just announced dead less than a week ago. People should stop recommending the Fx0.
>>51864704
If you want to go higher end, look at the LG Flex 2 at 240€, lower end Moto G 3rd gen at 170€. Both have excellent cameras for their price range and should last you a while
>>51862270
technobuffalo, phonearena, android authority. it's all over. leaks are all over too. not too hard to find.
supposedly will be announced in january and come out in march or feb
>>51864807
Where did you find Flex 2 so low? The cheapest I've found was 267€ which is quite a bit above my budget already. And the moto g doesn't appeal much to me, unfortunately.
>>51864930
http://www.notebooksbilliger.de/lg+g+flex+2+platinum+silver?nbb=a22b96
here, not sure if this is the best shop to order though, Generally good reviews but not established like amazon and has had some problems
Im considering the Oneplus X because it looks to have everything that i want.
But im a bit conserned because some people say you wont get full 4G or LTE in Norway.
Can anyone confirm or have the knowledge as to how this works and if its true?
thanks in advance.
>>51865053
also 258€ on the german amazon page
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00R4TCGLG/ref=asc_df_B00R4TCGLG30681819?smid=A3154UZMAM8KTS&tag=chip_shopping-21&linkCode=df0&creative=22538&creativeASIN=B00R4TCGLG&childASIN=B00R4TCGLG&ascsubtag=55b3147c569671835edd089ae4835f02|12/14/2015/22/39/19|258|chip_shopping-21
>>51862550
bumping this, looking for something like this too
>>51863269
Get the regular P8
>>51864930
ok 3rd link now.
https://www.technik-profis.de/lg-g-flex-2-16gb-smartphone-platinum-silber.html?utm_source=chip&utm_medium=pcm&utm_campaign=Handys/Smartphones&utm_content=LG&utm_term=8806084975218
245€ in a shop with a trusted shops seal, just to be sure you won't get scammed. Won't go quite down to 240€ in a trusted shop unfortunately
>>51865142
Damn, those prices look good, but it's a bit far from here and I suppose portugal's VAT and shipping costs would flip the price a bit. Thanks for searching them out, though. Still wondering whether something like LG Spirit or G4c aren't good enough!
>>51862550
>>51865132
HTC one m9 at 5.0 inches exactly is the only decent one I found unfortunately. Below 5.0 you would have to go into low-end range or for some obscure chinese brands
>>51865238
Go for the G4c if you want to stay within the range specified there. Else the Sony M4 aqua as mentioned before or the Honor 4X are better camera options in the same price range
Is a moto x play a great deal for its price? Or I could get a better overall phone around the price?
>>51865347
I'll check those out too, thanks! One last question: what about the zenphone 2? The 2GB RAM one, is it not good?
>>51865412
Well what is its price where you live?
>>51865472
Seems decent enough looking at reviews, although Asus isn't exactly known for making great phones. It is a good choice anyways, I just missed it because it didn't show up on the sites I was looking over
>>51862467
Well then the op2 has the best battery life and nexus like software but it does have no NFC
>>51865412
It's breddy gud
>>51861576
Actuall Youtube Reviewer
https://www.youtube.com/user/MobileTechReview
>>51865478
Around 355€
>>51865932
Its probably the best deal for the money, alternatives would be the Samsung S5 neo or the Sony Z3 compact, though they are quite different smartphones of course. Pretty sure you can get the Moto X Play cheaper than 335€ in most of Europe, you can get it for 309€ in Germany for instance
>>51865932
>>51866181
Read 335€, actually you said 355€. That's a terrible price, in which country do you live anon?
So I'm gonna probably get an LG G4
Any last reccs before I pull the trigger? Anything as good in a similar price range (£300)?
Also anyone know any good cases? and are tempered glass screen protectors actually decent/easy to put on?
What's a good phone with NFC that's not too expensive?
Was looking at Zenfone 2 but I'm hesitant because of the shitload of pre-installed apps.
>>51866690
Preloaded apps can be removed easily, it's not like touchjizz where they're super integrated into the OS and slow everything down
>>51866733
That's not true at all, you've always been able to disable the apps. It won't delete them, but you can disable all carrier apps and all Samsung apps save for one or two.
>>51866206
Spain m8
Is the Zenfone 2 good?
>>51861576
I did this last month, and looking back I think I did OK for the money but I can't get it to update to 10.3.
Anybody have any experience forcing an update on T-mobile's Z10 (STL100-3)?
>inb4 Sachechi, I've tried that. the program freezes up and the phone reboots and stays the same.
>>51867068
Get a 5x instead.
What competes with Moto G 2015 around the same budget?
>>51867068
>>51867124
I actually bought a Zenfone 2 because /g/ sold me on it. It was awful, bloat as far as the eye can see, along with a bunch of other minor issues that added up to me wanting to sell it (physical buttons i kept hitting by accident, dim screen that was too bright in darkness, screen waking in my pocket and trying to use the emergency dialer, etc). Also it was awkward in size (too big). Luckily I found a buyer (sucker) who paid almost full price for it.
Bought the 5X and couldn't be happier. I can't believe how much better stock Android is compared to Asus' bloat (which includes CleanMaster app functionality built into the ROM). I know you can unlock the bootloader of the ZF2, but the only option is a fairly buggy version of CM12.1 right now.
is there any difference between Moto G and Moto E? ive been using a Moto G for the past 2-3 years and its been at least adequate for me but the battery just died so im in the market for a new phone. im still trying to get like the cheapest option available (so pretty much another Moto G), but Moto Es are in my price range as well.
So how fucked am I if I get a Lumia 640? It literally has the best specs in the price range in pretty much the only shop I've got available.
looking for a new android phone
>equivalent or better compared to Galaxy S3
>GSM and CDMA preferrable
>microsd preferrable
>removable battery not needed but would be nice
I've been looking at the G3/G4, but I'd like to get a phone that I can put on any network
if I'm going to buy a 'factory unlocked' phone, is amazon the go to place or should I try someplace else?
>>51868470
http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?s4Gs=2,4,5,12,13,17,25,26,41
preliminary research shows that I have few options for the gsm+cdma
>>51868648
the moto x style seems to be what I want, but I can't tell if it's available for purchase
Just bought a leather back LG G4 for $478aud ($328usd)
How badly did I fuck up? It was an impulse buy
>>51868414
It's actually not a bad phone overall, especially from a hardware perspective for the price you pay.
However, Windows Phone is really terrible. It has 1GB of RAM but 8.1 is very aggressive about closing background apps, so you'll see lots of apps reloading and quite a few "Resuming..." screens. Even if you switch from one app to another and back, it'll likely have to reload. Really annoying with Readit (reddit client) since it takes like 10 seconds for it to load from the main screen to where you left off.
Also one thing to note is that apps on WP are few and far between, and the ones that exist are usually shit and haven't been updated in ages. Even the default apps are pretty terrible, especially since 8.1 has been abandoned essentially in the wake of 10.
I didn't get around to installing W10M on the 640, so maybe it fixes some of the issues. Still you're not going to get any apps - my bank has a WP "app" but it's really just a web wrapper and very barebones compared to the iOS/Android version.
The good part is that WP has decent performance on low end hardware, besides the "Resuming..." screens it is pretty fast and fluid (although this might just be animations covering short loading screens). The 640 in particular gets excellent battery life - I got 3 days on a charge a couple times but that might be simply from not using it much since WP is so cumbersome. It's very limiting because you can't do very much since there are no apps.
What does /g/ think about the xperia z5/z5 premium? it costs about $650-750 here in Canadia.
>>51865238
Mano, se vais mandar vir da UE não pagas mais nada senão os shipping costs
Thinking about acquiring the Xaomi Redmi note 3 (32gb version)
I'm concerned because it doesn't have support all the 4G bands here in Europe. Anyone has any experience with it (or similar chinkphones like Oneplus)
Also, is 2Gb of RAM good for web browsing and picture taking? or will it become obsolete soon?
>>51862096
What are;
>your priorities?
>your no-nos?
I've been on an iphone 4s since it came out and now I want to get an android 5 phone.
Asus zenfone 2 is what I'm looking at, but Im worried that a 5.5 screen will be too unwieldy, anyone here made a similar transition? what was it like?
>>51869278
Dont get the zenfone 2, i bought one for my bro, its decent but the power button located at the top is dumb af lol.
he doesnt mind it though.
>>51868923
>Really annoying with Readit (reddit client) since it takes like 10 seconds for it to load from the main screen to where you left off.
Am I getting memed here?
Should I buy the HTC One M8 or look for something else? Anyone have any experience with the phone?
>>51869278
Same transition actually, am thinking about the M8 or xperia z5
>>51865250
How about the M8?
should I get a MotoG or is it just a meme?
>>51869454
it's the best choice in that price range
What do you guys think about the Ecoo E04?
I like the fact that it supports more LTE bands than the other chinks in the price range. Is it a shady brand?
>>51869454
you can get refurbished lg g2/nexus 5/moto x for that price and they're better
So wouldn't you all agree that a nexus 5 for $180 is better than a moto g 3rd gen for the same price, even though the nexus is two years older?
>>51861990
The s5 is pretty good. Nothing wrong with mine, not sure how much they cost anymore though
>>51869303
Im not too worried about the power button. Whats the battery life like? and is ASUS's version of android nice and customisable? less bloatware than samsung right?
Is the nexus 6p pretty much the best all-rounder?
>>51868923
Some of that is on app developer's fault. There's 3 states for an app. When it's the active one, when it's still in memory but not on screen, and when it's been unloaded from memory. Some apps don't check whether it's in the second or third state and just assume it needs to reload everything anyways or something.
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/windows.applicationmodel.activation.applicationexecutionstate.aspx
how much better is the 6p than the moto x style. 6p cost 5$ per month more than the moto x style
>Dimensions (mm) 154 x 77 x 8.35
>Weight (g) 159
>Operating system Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
>Screen 5.5 inch, Touchscreen, IPS Quantum
>Camera 13 megapixels, 4x digital zoom, LED flash
>Vodafone Smart ultra 6
>Specification
>Processor Qualcomm MSM8939 octa-core
>Memory 2GB
>SIM type NanoSIM
>Internal memory 16GB
>Memory card type MicroSD
>£115
>€ 189.90
>From € 114.00 + 899 points with Viva Club
If you are Euro and you don't buy this you are literally retarded.
>>51869623
where from?
>>51869792
Undecided between this and a chinese kekphone
LG G3 marshmallow sources dropped!
Seems to include ROM source, including all the source for their apps which is extremely interesting
Im building it from source at the moment, although its safe to assume that LG intends to meet the 16 - 18th december release date
I'm looking to buy someone I know their first "legit" good working smartphone android or iOS I don't really care, my budget is roughly 250$.
how reputable is huwei
>>51863222
>>51863356
yeah, got one since a year and couple months ago and works like charms. Plus kernel for marshmallow download came out today, so OTA update should be ready this week.
>>51869881
>Chinese kekphone
>or a phone with warranty, support, QC, and which you can take into a store and get help with.
>>51870017
yea i know... Is that processor good enough?
>>51870072
no
but neither are any of the kekphone's processors
>>51869920
First of all, learn how to spell it (Huawei).
Second, Huawei produces dogshit tier cheap Chinese made phones. If you're white trash or 14 years old I would recommend one.
>>51869920
Trash
>>51869772
6p is definitely better, but I have the x pure and it is perfect. It can easily get through a day with around 3 hours SoT. More than that isn't very consistent however.
Both the front and back cameras are pretty good, not the best but still better than my expectations. The phone doesn't lag at all, it is easily rootable and has a huge developer scene on xda. On top of that it will reliably get software updates for the next 2 or 3 years.
U haven't played any games on it, so I can't tell you how the phone reacts under heavy stress, but for everyday use it's fine. If you don't plan on using moto display you can even lower the resolution to fhd instead of qhd which saves a lot of battery.
>>51870096
>an 8 core isn't good enough.
Okay lad
I've got a Droid DNA I use as a wifi hotspot 99% of the time. I've already replaced the battery once for swelling, and the replacement is shit - shuts off at 80% if it isn't plugged in. Where's a good place to get a good quality replacement for not too much money?
Any recommendations for phone (5 to 5"7) or a small and light tablet capable of running emulators up to the psp and maybe even dreamcast at around 250€?
>>51869726
Yes. Easily the best phone on the market today
>>51869918
No chance of getting a decent iPhone for that price I think.
Moto g 2015
>>51862420
xiaomi over lenovo any day
>>51865555
checked
What Moto X should I get? The Style/Pure or the Force/Droid Turbo 2?
I'm leaning towards the Motos more than the Nexus 6p due to all the added features you get with them.
Looking for a phone in the €200,- price range. Going to be using it primarily for calls and music. Suggestions? Something like the moto G?
>>51874594
Bump
>>51874594
Moto G 3rd gen at 170€
Sony M4 aqua at 210€
LG Flex 2 at 240€
The Sony and the LG have good cameras, and the LG has excellent specs, would have been a flagship last year. I does have a curved screen though, so that will not the to everyone's liking. The Sony is also waterproof, if you care about that. All three of these phones support sd cards
Which color if i can choose from these
>metallic black
>silk white
>shine gold
Seeing as the 640 is shit according to one poster above, what's the best smartphone you can get in that price category?
My old phone is breaking but I don't want to spend more than 150 Euros max.
>>51875493
It's a tough one between metallic black and shine gold, but I'd go with the black. You'll never get sick of that colour but there's a pretty good chance you'd regret the gold after a while
>>51875493
Why not burgondy red?
>>51875225
Thanks mate, I think I'll go with the moto.
>>51869792
But I don't want a 5.5 inch screen.
Nexus 6P or 5X?
>>51875574
LG G4c at 150€ exactly
720p screen
middle class camera
good battery life
Any suggestions on what to replace my Oneplus One with? I dropped it on the floor and destroyed the touchscreen so I'll need a new one soon.
I was pretty happy with it, so anything similar would be good and budget won't matter as I'll expense it to my company anyways. Dual-sim would be a plus as I travel a lot on business.
Does the iPhone 6S just werk? I'm starting to get tired of buying a 400$ phone that works somewhat.
Hello /g/ Should I buy Xiaomi MI 4I or Motorola X (2nd edition)
I really want a good camera and a durable phone could you suggest which one should I get?
Should I get a used iPhone 6 or a new Galaxy S6?
I think the iPhone looks really nice, but I haven't used Apple products since my old iPod Touch. I'm replacing my Galaxy S2.
>>51869792
>ips
>not amoled
>single sim slot
>expensive
>no metal frame
>shitty camera
>no marshmallow
UMI Rome m8
>>51870116
>dogshit
>cheap
'no'
Question: Note 4 or BB Passport? please note that i love the camera quality of the note 4 and the battery life of the passport...
I would use this device like a Normie, without rooting or personalizing the device.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMugiNgJ2qtNE9qemp2dk1UNTg/view?usp=docslist_api
Friday, Dec. 11 - 2015
Added
- Samsung Galaxy View
- Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Pro
- Sikur GraphitePhone
- Jolla Smartphone
Edited/Updated
- PASR and GAFR for Xperia Z5
- PASR and GAFR for Xperia Z5 Premium
- GAFR for Xperia Z5 Compact
- GAFR and PAUR for Blackberry Priv
- GAFR for Nexus 6P and 5X
Monday, Dec. 14 - 2015
Added
- Blackphone 2
- Blackberry Bold 9780
- LG G4c
Edited/Updated
- PAUR on Blackberry Priv, Passport and Classic.
>>51875853
i refuse to buy a phone with buttons on the back.
>>51868829
Price can commonly be $450-500 USD for the 32GB model so I think you did alright.
I'm looking for a new phone, i originally wanted the nexus 6 but they fucked it up, now i'm looking at the HTC One M9, i like the design alot but i'm not too sure what my other options are.
I want a phone not too much bigger than my current iphone 4 and with sd card slot.
Help me senpai
>>51878228
Good for you.
>>51878143
Note4, you have to be canadian, or a complete tech idiot to buy blackberry in 2016-1.
>>51878344
Sony Z5 compact or Z3 compact as a cheaper alternative are just a little larger than the iPhone 4. The HTC one m9 is good but larger than these. The normal Z5 would be a good alternative, being just larger than the HTC but with a waterproof, very premium design. The Samsung S5 would be a cheaper alternative at about the HTC's size. All of those phones have an sd card slot. If you could do without the sd card slot the Samsung S6 or S6 edge would also be alternatives, you can get them in 128 and 64gb respectively.
Is the Moto X play's processor good enough to handle normal tasks and no gaming without lag?
>>51878510
I'll check out those suggestions, the xperia seems to have retarded button placement. thanks desu senpai
Z3, yes or no?
It's currently like £18 more expensive than the Z2, and from reviews it sounds like all it really did was plug the issues with the Z2, so I'm not too fussed about spending the extra £18.
I'm not planning on waiting around and buying the Z4 on launch, I'm just looking for a partially future-proof, good phone that won't lag, stutter and has a good camera, both front and back.
>>51862342
Own the Redmi Note 2 Prime, I'm pretty fucking happy with it
>>51879135
assuming you're in europe, are there no issues with getting 4G LTE connection?
>>51869356
>>51869388
>>51869421
I bit the bullet last week and got the One M8 (the silver version). I found a great deal at 380 Eur.
I'm going to skip the usual crap that you can find in reviews and talk about the user experience.
It's big. The screen is just 5'' but the bezels + the stereo speakers make it a long phone. If you have at least medium sized hands you will do fine. The power button is at the top so if you have short fingers you'll have to shimmy the device to turn off the screen
It's very very well made. At least it feels that way. It's cut perfectly and it's looks really sleek and clean. So if style is your thing it's very clean cut/business looking. Especially the gunmetal grey one. It's definitely it's strong point and the reason I went for it. There's very few other Androids that can rival it in this department. maybe Sony's Xperia line but that glass back is a smudge collector.
Htc Sense is lighter than it looks. I got it off contract so there's very little bloatware beyond 2-3 HTC apps that are actually usefull. It's quick. I've never experienced any lag or hitching at all.
The back and sides are INCREDIBLY prone to scratches. The aluminium looks great but unlike plastic it dings. I'm not talking about it scratching when you hit it with a pointy hard object.It gets little hairline scratches from just sitting on a hard surface. Put a silicone/TPU/Foil on it as soon as you take it out of the box unless you want it to look like the sharp part of a knife allover.
The cameras are meh but I don't really take many pictures. I'd buy a phone without cameras if they still made them.
The sound quality is fantastic. The speakers are great but I don't see where that would be a boon. Noone really plays music/video on the phone's speakers. The boomsound option is very bassy and adds a lot of distortion to the sound.
Call quality is top notch. Especially if your service provides has some sort of HD sound/wider frequency bandwith option.
>>51878809
>I'm not planning on waiting around and buying the Z4 on launch
Nigger what
The Z5 is already out. The Z3+/Z4 came out months ago
Anyways get the Z3 it has a much better camera and display than the Z2
Oh man these all look so big compared to this little one I have now
Anyway, which cheapo has the most decent camera. I saw someone recommend that Sony one in the picture. Are they even terribly different in the end. That's just one factor though
are there any decent sub 5" smartphones left? I know of the z3c. Anything else that is noteworthy?
>>51878400
>complete tech idiot to buy blackberry in 2016-1
>not wanting great security and a qnx based operating system
Of the SD Card slot flagships, is the LG G4 the flagship with the best camera?
If not, is it still worth it?
>>51881156
Yeah I'm kinda wondering this too, everything seems so big for a handlet like me
what's the name of that website that you can compare multiple phone sizes?
not gsmarena btw
Hi, what can i buy under €350 (max 400 if really needed) in Italy?
I'd like a snapdragon (for my use even a 410 would be fine but a 801 would be neat).
Must have gorilla glass, notification led and 2gb ram.
I might be asking too much but is there anything worth to buy with this budget?
>>51881284
I'm not even a handlet, I just don't like a phone that has a 5" screen.
The new lumia 550 is the perfect size imo (4.5 - 4.7" are okay) but
>windows phone
fuck man
>>51881338
lg g flex 2 for big screen
>>51881156
Z5 Compact, but it's expensive. There will be a new Galaxy A3 out in the coming weeks.
>>51881396
I saw it but it has back cover buttons and a curvy screen which i don't really like
>>51881321
phonearena
>>51881500
ayy that's the one
thanks bruv
>>51881447
okay then
>wileyfox swift
had it for a while, is decent. Be careful tho, the recoverymode can be fucked up ootb
>OP1 / OP2 chinkshit
can't say anything about them
>moto g 2015
you fuckers even have the 16 gb variant, here in germany we're getting cucked
>samsung galaxy s5 / s5 neo
expect longterm cm support on the regular s5. the neo comes with an exynos cpu and it's not really developerfriendly
>s4
old but still good I guess
>xiaomi mi 4ic or whatever it's called
be careful though. They CAN come with serious spyware installed (if bought from a third party seller). It's not removable, you can only get rid of it by flashing cm or a different rom
can't think of anything else right now
can someone give me tablet buy advice >>51881427
>>51881427
pleasee
>>51881529
I was considering the OnePlus One/X but for reasons i can't buy it. I'll check the other ones out then, thanks
>>51881620
>OPX
totally forgot about that one. Why can't you buy it? Not even from a seller on ebay?
>>51881585
ipad pro! :^)
>>51881654
Well from a seller maybe. I saw the white version on amazon but it's also golden which is meh. I know i'm autistic but i don't want to have something that i will hate to look at
>>51882448
nah, I can relate to that. Gold is absolutely disgusting. Black is the way to go for smartphones since you'll never really hate that color.
>>51881620
Consider the Moto X Play for 310€
good camera
good screen, FullHD though, very bright too
excellent battery life, one of the best on the market
customisable design (different colour backs, wood etc.)
Ok, what phone has
>best camera
>removable battery
>tons of roms
in the 150$-200$ range?
My BlackBerry PRIV is treating me well so far.
I'm really appreciating the monthly software updates from Blackberry.
Each update has definitely improved the phone.
Also the screen is awesome. Once you disable the adaptive display setting it comes alive.
I'm at 30% brightness indoors and it's vivid as fuck.
My homescreen background for example gets everyones attention when they see it in person because of how rich the colors are. Pic related.
I really wish BlackBerry had priced this phone $100 cheaper so more people would have bought it.
Thoughts on LeTV x600? Its for sale for 125$usd which seems like a really good deal.
>inb4 chinkphone
What do you think about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3?
Need a decent smartphone under 100 euro that can hold a good sized sd card
Mostly using it as a music player as mine broke and I have no phone either so I may as well get 2 in 1. Also would like decent internet speed
>>51882591
LG G4c at 175$
has a removable battery and presumably a good number of roms. Camera is decent but not great. If you want a good camera in that price range you will probably have to give up on the removable battery
>>51882646
Also curious, am torn between Lenovo K3, Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 3.
Lenovo sounds like a good brand due to their PCs and K3's VibeUI 3.0 looks awesome, not to mention Marshmallow support having been confirmed.
But I don't know which one to pick still, especially considering I'd have to wait a lot longer for Note 3 and it'd be like 50-60€ above K3 and Note 2
>>51882698
Are you ok with used or does it have to be new?
>>51882752
Not the guy you quoted, but I haven't seen ROMs for that phone at all. Only a rooted stock ROM really.
>>51882790
I would prefer new, but if used deal is good I might take it
>>51882783
Note 3 isn't much better than note2, it has a metal housing, slightly larger battery and fingerprint scanner I think, but it has no microSD or removable battery, pretty much everything else is the same so it depends on what you want. I think all three of those phones are getting marshmallow too.
>>51882872
You just helped me cross Note 3 off my list, thanks!
How about the battery? How long would Note 2 last just texting and browsing a bit throughout the day?
>>51882819
Try to get the Moto E if you want a new phone, the price fluctuates a lot though so you might have to look for a while to get it very cheaply. Otherwise you could try to get the Sony Xperia Z used for that price
>>51882613
From what I've read:
- Complaints about having a weak screen, can probably be fixed with tempered glass over it or something
-Complaints about very low WiFi reception, a few meters from router and signal is lost
-Good custom ROM available on XDA
If those issues don't seem troublesome to you (and they shouldn't be at 125$), I guess it'd be a good buy. A little more and you could probably get a Redmi Note 2 though.
>>51882526
Saw this too, no gyro..
2015 is a really bad year to buy a phone is it
>>51883185
Samsung S5 neo at 300€
HTC one m8 at 350€
Sony Z3 compact at 370€
>>51883102
Yeah I was originally thinking of the note2, I can get them both for 125$, but the note 2 is backordered. ht letv looks to have a better build quality with the metal housing and gorilla glass, and 3gb ram instead of 2.
>>51882936
Forgot to mention note3 has 3gb of ram instead of 2, if that makes any difference. From what I have seen, battery life seems about average.
>>51883016
thanks for suggestions
>>51883468
I won't be picking Note3, I'm left with these options:
Lenovo K3 note: 150 euros
Redmi Note 2 2ghz 16gb: 175 euros
Redmi Note 2 2.2ghz 32: 185 euros
Lenovo looks like the best option from a value for money POV, but i'm not sure how much i'm missing out on, especially considering i wont be a new phone for years to come if this one works fine
>>51882698
lumia phones are the way to go for you, cheap as fuck and reliable. As long as you only use it for music you'll be fine.
Kk, I need your help guys. I'm stuck on Fido, a Canadian carrier owned by the fucks at Rogers.
I need a new phone with lte, since my current phone can't even send snapchats (I know I know, but still, normies pretty much demand you have it, and I need to build a network of useful people).
Is the one plus X a good choice? Would it work, and work well. I'll only need it for a year or so until ick up a Samsung flagship like a note 5 or S6 or something.
>>51884263
Unless youre swimming in money, any crappy phone will work for snapchat and so on, especially if youre going to buy a flagship later on.
Dont spend too much money, Id buy a chinese phone if I were you, I mean even the doogee x5 would be cool enough for that
Just ordered a Nexus 6P, did I do good?
All i want is a phone with a 1080p screen that works on metro pcs and either has 64 gigs of onboard memory or has an SD card slot what is the best option price isnt so important just as long as its not outrageous
>>51884481
I don't know about you but these are the 4 choices i've narrowed it down to.
HTC One M9(might aswell get the new one if money doesn't matter)
Samsung Galaxy S6
Google Nexus 6
Google Nexus 6P
I'll have to goto a store and check them all out in person before i decide.
The 4 i've picked have decent design and come in large capacity version or with sd card slots.
Thinking about getting a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.
How good are Xiaomi on giving the newest Android updates? And any opinions on purchasing from banggood (Ausfag here)?
Planning on getting in January, so hopefully if there's any problems in the first batch, they'll be reported by then.
>>51861899
One plus two, requires invite though. I use a one plus one mind
>>51861899
HTC one M8, ZenFone2, MotoG off the top of my head
What is the best smart phone with expandable memory and a removable battery?
>pic unrelated
what is the thinkpad of the smartphone world?
>>51885862
Lg v10 is pretty much your only good choice.
>>51886048
Other than useless front screen and/or the extra 0.2 inches what makes it better than the LG G4 or the Samsung Galaxy Note 4?
Is there a better alternative for a budget smartphone with a long battery life than the Motorola Moto G?
>>51886330
Not much honestly.
Between a Zenfone 2 and a Redmi Note 3, which is better value for money?
They seem to have really similar specs, and I'm tempted by the zenfone the most, but people are saying its button placement is shit and its bloated to hell. Whats the Redmi like in terms of bloat?
>>51886640
oh I'm trading up from a laggy iphone 4s, the most important thing for me is low lag. plz and thx
>>51886333
Moto G 3rd gen
Thinking of getting the S6, do you guys think they'll sort the ram management issues out with the marshmallow update?
>>51861899
asus zenfone, xiaomi mi4c/ redmi 2. all great, cheap phones
>>51887256
thanks, is the higher cost of the zenfone2 vs the redmi note 3 worth it? and does redmi note 3 suffer from bloatware?
>>51887121
no.
It's best to just steer clear of Samsung if you care about RAM management at all.
What is ultimately the best of the best in smartphones at the moment?
Price doesn't matter. Country also, but since OP asked for it - Poland.
>>51887388
Nexus 6p is probably the best overall, but if you take price into account I'd say the Moto X Pure.
>music
>google maps
>good browser
>small
>inexpensive
>minimal bloat in software and design
In order, this is what I want from my phone. I'll continue to look through the information provided in the OP, but I would like to hear some personal opinions/recommendations from /g/ as well.
>>51887510
Go to the smartphone discussion general
>>51887510
>music
I'm assuming you only care about music quality with headphones, but correct me if I'm wrong.
>maps
This is the same on any phone, not sure what you're expecting.
>Good Browser
Just like maps, this will be the same on any phone. All browsers are available on every phone, with the exception of the snapdragon optimized chromium, which I'd highly recommend (obviously only compatible with snapdragon devices).
>Small
How small? What's the largest screen you'd be willing to use?
>Inexpensive
What's your budget range?
>Minimal bloat
Realistically, this just leaves you with a nexus or motorola phone. If you plan on rooting this won't limit you at all though.
If I get some more information I might be able to recommend a phone.
>>51887707
>only care about music quality with headphones
correct
>maps, browser
Thought I should include it for the sake of being thorough
>How small
The iphone 5 had a great size.
Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm)
Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
>budget range?
I'm thinking $300 or less.
>bloat
Not planning on rooting or doing anything fancy like that. I just don't want it to run like shit or be a complete hassle to navigate the damn thing.
About to order unlocked Moto X pure off of eBay,
Yes or no?
Does anybody here have experience with the moto X pure?
>>51887838
Ok, so from my experience there really isn't a huge difference in music quality between phones if you don't care about speakers. Just get a music player like shuttle or poweramp and they'll let you customize all your music to however you want it to sound.
Maybe the xperia z5/z3 compact? They might be a bit out of your price range but your size requirement is pretty limiting. Sony also has decent software when compared to other OEM's, so you shouldn't have much trouble with software.
>>51887919
Yes, I have it. AMA
>>51887953
Is it good?
Can u list some pros and cons?
Like
Fingerprint scanner
Camera
Speed
Etc
>>51887933
Alright thanks for your time. I'll look through the spreadsheet again and prioritize Sony stuff this time around.
>>51888033
There is no fingerprint scanner, so if that's important to you that's a con I guess.
Camera is not the best, but it's definitely one of the better ones. It's fast and takes pretty detailed pictures. I can try uploading some sample for you if you really want.
As for speed I did notice some lag in system animations when I took it out of the box (not actual lag in apps or multitasking, just animations.) I rooted and installed a slightly modified/debloated stock based ROM, and the phone is blazing fast now.
A lot of people have been complaining about battery life, but it seems fine to me. I'm a pretty light user myself, but it will easily get you through a day with 2 or three hours of screen on time.
Moto display is also a nice touch, although it does get a bit annoying if you need to be holding your phone as it activates very easily.
It's not perfect, but it's definitely worth the money.
I'm looking to replace a 2013 Moto X on T-Mobile US.
Sadly it seems to me that nothing quite like it exists in the current market. What I would like out of an ideal replacement is:
>AMOLED display
>~4.7" up to about 5.2", 1080p+
>near stock Android M
>and/or unlockable bootloader
>strongly prefer no hardware buttons
What does /g/ think I should get?
I'm strongly considering a Moto X 2014, but the SoC seems a bit dated. I'd feel right at home though with Moto's ROM.
The Nexus 5X looks great to me, though it'd be a bit large for me, and it has an LCD screen.
The Sony Z5 Compact really caught my attention, but it's 720p, LCD, and needs to be imported.
I'm also thinking about trying to buy a OnePlus X, but I've never used a OnePlus phone in the wild and have no idea what to expect.
What does /g/ think?
>>51888170
Go for the Oneplus. I've only used the Oneplus One a little bit since one of my friend's has it, but it's a pretty solid phone. The OS it runs is also very bloat free and close to stock android, so you shouldn't have any problems there.
>>51869676
The Moto G 3rd gen gets about twice as much screen on time while browsing on LTE. Stand by time is better as well. More efficient processor and that, but its a lot slower so that's a bigger part of it.
I had the Nexus 5, loved it but that screen time was so bad. I'd get maybe 1.5 to 2 hours at most with a modded kernel and a bunch of power saving mods (even got pissed off with the mods and tried full stock again, same deal). The nexus 5 has Qi charging and NFC if that means anything to you though. I'm on a G 3rd gen and I'm happy with it. Just wish it had a notification light, ambient display and moto display kinda kill the battery and just randomly light the screen up a lot.
The spergs in the other thread sent me here. Original message:
"I want to drop my fucking 100+ dollar cellphone plan, ditch the G4, get a 5X for the fingerprint scanner (my iPad air 2 spoiled me), and pay 30 bucks a month with the tmo prepaid plan (unlimited talk and text, 2GB of fast internet, then it slows down)
Was also looking at project Fi.
Thoughts?"
>>51888102
Thanks a lot for your reply, really appreciate it
>>51888327
No problem, hope it helps you make a decision.
>>51888351
Of course it doesn't you fucking shill
>>51888373
:^)
>>51888393
Nice meme, totally proving you are not an idiot.
>>51888421
>Unwarranted aggression
>Gets meme'd against too hard
>become butthurt faggot
Did I miss any of the steps in how you became a massive faggot? Pretty sure I got all of them.
>>51888459
xDDD
>>51888479
Nice meme, totally proving you are not an idiot.
>>51888102
How the fuck did install rom?
>>51888505
>unlock bootloader
>root
>flash custom recovery
>flash ROM
>>51888484
>Unwarranted aggression
>Gets meme'd against too hard
>become butthurt faggot
Did I miss any of the steps in how you became a massive faggot? Pretty sure I got all of them.
>>51888522
xDDD
>>51888543
See? Told you, you're a retard.
>>51888479
See? Told you, you're a retard.
Is it crazy for me to be worried about buying refurbished phones?
