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/spg/ - Sexus edition
If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features and size.
Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.kimovil.com
>frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
News:
>alleged Motorola (Lenovo) Moto G4 Plus leaks online
>Motorola allegedly refusing/unable to fulfill warranty replacements for the past several months
>Apple rumour: orders 100 million Samsung OLED panels for 2017 iPhone
>Japan exclusive Camillia Red version of the HTC 10 revealed
>Verizon no longer paying ETF of new customers, BOGO S7 offer ends
>AMC changes course, will not allow texting in its auditoriums
>Report: sluggish sales lead Apple to continue slashing iPhone production in the current quarter
>>54062410
Source to Apple rumor?
Here's another site for finding a smartphone
LG G3 or Galaxy S5?
>iphones make up 95% of apple's profits
>Slow down production
>Apple swore iphone sales were up
The slow death of apple
>>54062430
http://www.productchart.com/smartphones/
fuck
>>54062435
Not an S5 unless you plan to install your own rom
touchwiz sucks dicks
-S5 user
>>54062423
http://www.gsmarena.com/apple_reportedly_orders_samsung_100_million_oled_panels_for_the_2017_iphone-news-17792.php
>5.5" screen
absolutely disgusting
>>54062435
The g4. Or the s5 if you can't. I got my wife a g4 for 115 on the same plan she was on. $100 credit after 3 months.
>>54062458
I agree, am also s5 user. Using cm13 on one of them. Got 2 more phones to sell.
>>54062458
Well of course, the bootloader is unlocked now.
>>54062461
Bootloader unlocked on the G4 (on verizon)?
>>54062493
No idea, but it's a much better phone. No heat issues, awesome battery life.
>>54062493
Are you the same person that was interested in my s5? I got 15 in that app.
>>54059619
he did say <$50 but I agree; 2GB ram phones are well within $70-100.
>>54062515
Yes I am!! That's what I'm looking for.
Anyone using the blu pure xl? Because I can't get the thing to work with windows and can't find the drivers anywheres.
If you were buying a new phone tomorrow what would you guys get?
Im buying one tomorrow
>>54062551
Bb priv
>Moto G 4
>5.5 inch screen
>front finger print sensor
>most likely over $300
>no more stereo speakers
Lenovo totally fucked up.
>>54062597
what is wrong with fingerprint sensor, if i may ask?
>>54062635
Back is more ergonomic.
>>54062645
i actually prefer front.
>>54062645
>>54062676
The two types of people in this world
>>54062574
can we work out a deal for one of those GTRs as well??
>>54062410
anyone excited for the P9?
hardware looks sexy AF
>>54062410
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/04/15/purported-galaxy-note-6-model-number-list-leaks-european-model-included/
Galaxy Note 6 leaked model numbers confirm
-European launch (never got Note 5)
-Japanese launch (never got Note 5 or S7/S7Edge)
-unified model for US carriers
Since Im in Japan I'm pretty stoked. I was thinking of switching carriers anyway.
>>54062734
Not mine :( am poorman
>>54062544
>>54062574
Not interested anymore, I guess?
>>54062769
ygm
>>54062754
What sort of options do you have for Android phones over there?
Ok anons, is the Nexus 5x/Fi combo worth it?
I don't really mind the space on the Nexus.
Is it better than a OneplusX/OtherCarrier combo?
Currently considering the Xiaomi as well. Is the Xiaomi Note 3 unlocked? Where can I order it?
>>54062844
>>Currently considering the Xiaomi as well. Is the Xiaomi Note 3 unlocked? Where can I order it?
yes, talk to /csg/
>>54062811
I haven't looked into it extensively. I was strongly encouraged to get an iPhone against my better judgement, and I can't wait to switch.
Sony is decently popular here, which makes sense. Sharp Aquos phones seem to be advertised in shops with some frequency. I've seen nexus stuff in stores but never in the wild.
The big surprise is Disney has its own moblile brand, since they fucking love Disney over here.
>>54062410
fucking iphone decided to go a fucking piss yellow tint, dont get an iphone i looked after it well nd for no reason this shit looks like im looking through a piss filter now
Is the S7 on T-Mobile any good I'm coming from Sprint which is terrible in my area?
And s7 or note 5? or neither?
I almost pulled the trigger on an LG G2 from craigslist (and got shot maybe), but then I read it doesn't have SD slot. fuck that.
Project Ara when?
Getting an S7 Edge this week, upgrading from a shitty $90 ZTE android that I've been using since my Xperia Z broke last year.
The screen difference will make me orgasm I reckon
>>54063181
>omnivision camears
>3,500mAh max battery
>3gb ram max
calling it now it's DOA, they were too slow rip
Is Project Fi/Nexus good or is it a meme?
>>54063341
I don't get why project Fi is good?
Data is $10 a gig. That can't be a good rate, can it?
>>54062410
When I was on Windows 8.1 Pro I could just plug my phone into my computer and it would sync all my files. Now that I have Windows 10 Pro it doesn't do this anymore. Is there some way for me to get this feature back? My phone is a Lumia 635 with Windows Phone 8.1.
>>54063374
≈$60 for unlimited is a thing isnt it?
>>54063374
$13 a gig was considered good last time i checked
>>54063534
Oh, then that is totally decent.
>>54063571
Im probably a fucking idiot. Ignore that post, i thought you were talking about mobile data in general
>>54063374
if you don't use the data it's only $20 a month
Why does Samsung insist on pushing its shitty Exynos chips on flagship phones. Just scrap that shit already.
>>54062459
Kys
>>54063693
Because then they save money they can use to acquire other components.
WHY DOES EVERY FUCKING PHONE I BUY DEVELOP HARDWARE ISSUES FUCK THIS V10 FUCK ALL PHONES
I don't know if I should've posted this in the stupid questions thread, but here goes anyway.
I just successfully installed TWRP + SuperSu to my Exynos Galaxy S7, and to do that I had to enable OEM unlock, which if I'm not too mistaken unlocks the bootloader.
Now, is it safe for me to re-lock it? Is it worth it?
>half year ago
>order Motorola E 2nd gen for aunt
>hardware problem, takes have year to fix, get money back
>suddenly half a year later (last week) receive fixed phone
>I now have a free Phone
Thanks, based Motorola.
>>54064471
it probably fell behind a book or something and got forgotten about at the repair facility. Moto E is so tiny :3
>>54064515
It is surprisingly good too. Im using it till my nexus 6p arrives and then I will give to my uncle whois using a really shitty android 2.2 phone.
>>54064550
nice! I'm gonna upgrade my aging LG optimus soon and all the basic phones now blow it away.
So I just bought a OP2 to replace my iPhone 6 Plus. I originally bought the 6 Plus to replace my broken OPO but I don't think it's worth the money and would rather cut loose with a profit before the new one is announced. Did I do good?
I just held a Note 5 for the first time.
I'm a changed man.
I need that phone.
Let's hope it drops to 400$ sometime this year.
>>54065042
Yeah but how is carrying that big thing around in your pocket? I would worry about breaking it wearing tight pants and getting in and out of my car. Is that a problem?
Its almost summer which means more phones being released... I have a G3 and I can upgrade to any phone (commercial obviously) for free. What would you get?
>>54065250
Im in the same situation and im torn between the s7 and note 5, I think ill try out the note for a week and if its too big take it back for the s7
>>54065239
>Is that a problem?
Kinda. My Nexus 5 is already not as easy as I would like to take out of my pocket, but I don't think it will be that big of a deal to go from that to Note 5.
What are some good sites to look for a budget smartphone? I was gonna wait until mine died, but it's 5 years old right now and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. 800mhz single core and 278mb ram make for a decent dumbphone, but I think I might want to get something better to play around with.
>Expandable storage
>User-replaceable battery
>Sub 5" screen
Does this phone exist?
>>54066497
It's 2016, the minimum amount of RAM your phone should have is 2GB.
The best budget CDMA option is the zte warp elite ($99 on amazon)
The best budget GSM option is the moto g 3rd gen ($220 on amazon)
>>54066497
Depends on your budget.
>>54066974
Xiaomi Redmi 2
>>54067056
150-200 euro, give or take.
>>54062741
Lol the ugly brother of the ugly Nexus 6p
What new phone should I buy: Samsung Galaxy J5 or Sony Xperia M4 aqua? I can't spend more than 200€ in a phone atm
>>54067143
Why only those two options?
>>54067160
well, I've seen some reviews and they look quite neat
>>54062693
Three, not two. I like fingerprint sensor on the side of the phone, combined with the sleep/wake button.
I live in europe. Xiaomi phones, bad idea/good idea?
>>54067188
I'd go with the Xperia then. Sony phones usually have better quality build than Samsung, and don't come with nearly as much bloat installed. Other than that both phones are almost identical.
Although the Note J has a removable battery and the Xperia doesn't, if you care about that.
>>54067234
what the fuck is wrong with people on this website
>>54067306
so does the j5, but I don't think I'll have any problems with that
>>54067367
Right, I was talking about the J5, not Note J which doesn't even exist, my bad.
By the way, were you referring to the regular J5
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j5-7184.php
or the 2016 model?
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_j5_(2016)-7869.php
Not much difference between both, but still
>>54066974
Lenovo Vibe K5
>>54067306
another cool phones below that price?
S7 exynos or htc 10? What's better guys? Also, is the s7 edge worth it? Or should I not bother with the edge?
>>54063693
>S7 comes out
>europoor exynos performs better than amerifats qualcomm
Im jelly
>>54067703
If you can get the exynos version, go for the s7. Early reviews already say the SD verison of the s7 has a better battery life and a bit better performance than the 10. And the exynos version is even better than the SD version.
Anyone have any experience with the Huawei Honor 5X? Looking for a $200 phone for T-mobile and considering this and the Moto G.
>>54065042
why tho? It's almost completely the same spec-wise as the note 4, except it doesn't have a removable battery or microsd slot. It also isn't rootable at all on Verizon (or AT&T), unlike the Note 4, which just got a bootloader unlock on Verizon.
Does /g/ use screen protectors?
>>54068429
Because it looks so fucking sick. MicroSD slot isn't that big of a deal, I've never had a phone with it.
But if it still won't get rooted properly by the time I'll be ready to buy it, then I'll either wait or consider Nexus 6P, which is just a little less cool.
Btw, all this carrier shit is irrelevant since I'm not in the US. I'll be buying the international version, or whatever.
Best music player widget? Can't seem to get any default ones with Nova on my LG G4.
Is there any smartwatch worth the money if you're not using any of the fitness tracking etc shit? I pretty much just want to be able to see when I get a notification, maybe rice with a cute anime girl, etc.
>>54068494
Nah, using only a case is just fine. Most modern phones have gorilla glass 2 or better so they have really good resistance to scratches.
what are the best mid-range phones?
>>54068795
Just state your budget senpai.
>>54062410
because im an indecisive fuck
>around $300
>all i really need are a good camera and battery life. i play no games
>5"<screen size<6"
>used on tmobile US, so band 12 LTE would be nice
looking at a used G4. anything else worthwhile?
>>54068795
Moto G 2015 and ZTE Warp Elite
Anyone got the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650?
Is it good? It is quite chunky with its dimensions.
Don't know if want.
Could get the 3gb, 32GB version for 215€
Do we get CM13 snapshot v2 today? The nightly builds stopped 12 hours ago
Hello /g/ents, would love some purchasing advice.
Had my Samsung A7 stolen and quickly bought a moto G, unfortunately the 16/2 version wasn't available, and I ended up getting 8GB storage with 1GB RAM. I need to get something that doesnt lag and freeze all the time. My average RAM-load is 99%...
What I'm trying to say is I need some advice on getting something that will fit these criterias:
>Norway, Telenor
>Sufficient RAM
>Not a shitty battery
I have a boner for slim phones but it's not important.
Budget: As little as possible, but up to 400 eur / 450 usd / 4000 nok
Thanks alot in advance!
>>54068519
I got the Note 5 on a promotion when it first came out. The phone is great but, to be honest a large part of me wishes that I'd gone for the 6P.
The battery life on the Note is merely good enough, although fast charging somewhat compensates for this. The S pen is pretty useful but unless you really see yourself using it, the novelty will wear off pretty quickly. You may write off Micro SD expansion, but I'm already running out of space on my 32GB. Touchwiz sucks. Not nearly as badly as in the past, but still I miss vanilla Android very much which is a huge draw in favor of the Nexus.
The biggest wins for the Note are its stunning design, (It really is beautiful) and the camera, which takes some of the greatest shots I've ever managed on a phone. I've also yet to experience any real issues with performance.
You really can't go wrong though.
>>54069398
Also everything is expensive as shit in norway, so please think of the budget as tighter
Kinda disappointed at how blurry the HTC 10's camera is. I've seen other samples in broad daylight showing the bad lens too (the centre is sharp, but the corners are blurry as hell).
>>54069501
where's the lumia 1020 comparison
>>54069501
6p camera is a beast
>>54062914
goddamn ameriboo and their disney cartoons
>>54069433
6P was always my dream, but I'm just starstruck by the Note 5 so my judgement is clouded. Especially with the S Pen -- I know I'll rarely use it, but damn it I want it in my life.
When the time comes in a few months I'll most likely go for 6P, because it will be cheaper than Note 5 and I still like it a lot. And it'll be my third Nexus, benefits of which can't be overstated (in no small part due to easy rooting procedure, compared to the clustefuck with Note 5).
Thanks for the insight, anon.
>>54069514
With the rest of the Windows Phone users.
>>54069615
its still the best camera on a phone tho.
>>54069629
It definitely is especially since it can do RAW and manual controls but god damn the autofocus and shot to shot time is so long. It's like 5-10 seconds to autofocus and like 10+ seconds after you take a photo before you can take another.
And yes I have one.
>>54069629
No its not. The imx377 on most flagship Phones blows the lumia 1020 out of the water. It is much better in low light and takes more crisp pictures.
>>54069703
>"more crisp pictures"
lol..
>>54069717
English is not my native language.
>>54069783
No that's a perfectly acceptable statement but it's a buzzword.
Would have bought the Nexus 5X, but the weak battery is not so attractive.
>>54069703
lumia920 here
still better than todays flagships with its Carl Zeiss optics people always ask me what system camera i used and i just cant admit i used my cellphone because they wouldnt believe it
>>54069809
What i meant was less fuzzy pictures especially when enlarging the pictures. You can literally see the difference.
Not that the 1020 is bad, it has just aged and having 40mp doesn't mean it automaticly takes better pictures. Stuff like performance in low light conditions count too especially on a Smartphone where you usually dont have a very good flash.
hey /spg/ is there a better deal than note 3 pro from alixpress for $250 to the USA?
>>54069905
I went from a Lumia 930 (which is superior to the 920 in every way) to a Nexus 6p and while it is not a world of difference the 6p does make better pictures, especially during the evenings.
Once again. I'm not saying the lumias are bad, I have always considered them better than most smartphones. But time and technology doesn't stand still and Sonys new sensor is really good.
>>54062645
I preferd mother fucking front stereo dual niggers
I'm an HTC fag, is there any conceivable reason to not pre-order the 10 right now? I have an M8 harmon kardon and it's on its last legs.
>>54070779
Nope, unless you want a S7 today.
6P is 450 USD now.
Jump on it or save for s7?
>>54070815
Please forgive my ignorance, but are their any connectivity or technical problems that come from using an unlocked phone instead of using one from the carrier?
>>54071030
I think you need to look into it.
I know the unlocked works for my ATT
>>54065422
>>54067024
>>54065042
>>54069606
>unironically recommending and buying Samsung phones
>touchjizz
top kek
>>54064995
yes
>>54064391
enabling OEM unlock allows you to unlock the bootloader, but you generally need to do a command using ADB to actually unlock it, I don't know what you do for Samsung since they do a lot of proprietary stuff.
Do NOT lock your bootloader unless you are running 100% stock, it will cause your phone to bootloop and you won't be able to flash it to fix it. There are workarounds so it won't be permanently bricked, but it's not worth the hassle.
>>54069398
>>54069449
The Z5 Compact is apparently just under 4000 Norbucks and has pretty good battery life (Sony is known for this), enough RAM (2GB), and supports all the LTE bands used by Telenor. Only caveat is that it can overheat when shooting 4K video and the glass back can be fragile. Also it is pretty small, which can be a plus or a minus depending on your preference.
I dunno how much it goes for now in Norway, but I like my Nexus 5X. It gets pretty good battery life (but obviously depends on how you use it/what apps are installed) has a great camera, and you get updates for two years and you'll be the first to get Android N.
>>54071030
You just need a phone that supports the proper bands for your carrier. If you're using Sprint or Verizon or Boost, you are pretty much shit outta luck for getting unlocked phones since they rarely support CDMA which these carriers use.
AT&T and T-Mobile are more straight forward, just make sure you have Bands 4&17 for AT&T and Bands 4&12 for T-Mobile.
What's the best phone for battery life/ camera/ OS support, and overall usability
>>54071030
As long as all the right bands are supported no. I've never even had a carrier locked phone.
Sexus 5++ when
6p or wait for HTC10 to come to verizon?
Or wait for HTC Nexus later this year?
>>54062597
I've been waiting for news on the new moto g. Source?
>>54071385
Why would you want a Lenovo? They can't even honor their warranties.
>>54071286
>battery life
Z3C is still the best I think
>camera
http://www.dxomark.com/Mobiles
HTC 10 and S7E are ranked the highest
>OS Support
Currently the Nexus 5 has the absolute most ROMs available (including other operating systems like Sailfish and Ubuntu), but in the next few months that will be the 5X and 6P.
>Overall usability
depends what you like. Personally I like stock Android, but some people like the added features (read:bloat) that OEM skins provide. It's all personal preference.
I know you are looking for one phone that has all these characteristics, but every phone has strengths and weaknesses, there's no "Hero" phones (except perhaps the 6P)
>>54071328
HTC is apparently making the Nexus phones this year. If the 10 is any indication, they're back on their game and should make some good Nexus phones.
>>54071377
6P or HTC Nexus imho.
Carrier phones are locked down, often you aren't even able to get root without an exploit. Verizon is notorious for this.
>>54071439
The Z3C has utterly shit battery after Lolipop, though I don't know how M is doing since I haven't received any new things. KitKat used to reach 8+ hours SoT with heavy one-day use or medium-heavy 2-day use with ease, now it struggles with 4 hours SoT.
Also, that sounds promising. There haven't been any in-depth reviews of the 10 yet, right? I might get that if the Nexus is another LG or Huawei, god forbid Lenovo/Motorola makes the next one.
>>54071431
The warranty thing is only a recent issue that I doubt will last long.
The moto g is perfect. The battery life is amazing, the software is practically stock, it has adequate specs for general use, it's price is low, it support expandable storage, it will continue to be updated for a long time, delectable water resistance for when/if I drop my phone while shitposting in the bath tub, and it doesn't fall for the "super high res" meme that kills battery life and sucks up system resources for marginal if any noticeable picture quality. The only things I'd want over it would be the OP2 or 6P because near stock, updates, USB c, finger print scanner. No expandable storage though, and I'm still iffy on OP's new optional warranty support. Also, the price on then is a bit steeper, and with no water resistance, that feels too scary and not worth it.
>>54071491
The battery life is pretty decent now, nothing like KK, but around 5+ hrs SoT. And really snappy now too surprisingly.
Speaking of Z3C does anyone know where to find OEM back glass replacements? I'm not talking about those chink knockoffs that are made of plastic.
>>54071610
The Moto G3 has expandable storage, but no idea about the next Moto G.
>>54071620
Are you on the normal M or on the Concept M?
>>54071645
Normal M
What kinda cool things can i do if i root my phone?
Lesser known ones are cool
>>54071719
Not much.
>>54071719
Block ads.
>>54062410
I have a Nexus 6 with an unlocked bootloader. Will locking it via adb erase all data on my phone?
>every decent android device is badly compromised in some way
>iphone is total shit
>no alternatives
>mfw
>>54071610
>it will continue to be updated for a long time
wouldn't bet on it now that Lenovo owns Motorola
Also, if you have any issues and need to send it in for warranty, be prepared for months without a phone. They haven't been able to do warranty on the G, X, or 360 product lines since January.
http://pocketnow.com/2016/04/15/motorola-warranty-service
DO NOT BUY LENOVOROLA
>>54071860
Yes, on the 6 at least relocking the bootloader will wipe the phone.
>>54071938
God damn it. Is there any disadvantage to leaving it unlocked? Assuming it doesn't get stolen and remains with me, of course.
>>54071938
Nice body girlie!
>>54069535
It really is.
>>54062410
Does fast charging fuck up your battery?
>>54070815
>$559
FFS it's 749 euros in Europe what the fuck?
Gonna try to put debian on my old samsung ace q. it has a 32gb memory card, so it should have space. Anyone ever put any linux distros on their phones before? Did it go well?
Should I update my moto g 3rd gen to marshmallow? Are there any bugs or problems I should be wary of?
>>54072395
definitley. It should work fine. Only issue I've had is randomly vibrating sometimes when an app stops.
>>54072298
Does waiting 3 hours for your phone to charge fuck up your plans for the day?
>>54072495
Not really, cause I'm asking for my N6 which I use at home. My daily driver N5 doesn't support fast charging.
>>54071931
What specifically are you looking for in a phone sempai?
>>54071938
God damnit.
I just want an android phone with great battery life and updates.
Where is that infograph the apps /g/ recommends?
>>54073012
Also to add to this, just got my first smartphone (been rocking a dumbphone for ages), what are some cool things I can do with it?
>>54073034
Run full Linux VMs (use app Linux Deploy).
What's the best torrent program for android? Also, does Android have a popcorntime app that isn't a honeypot?
Are there any interesting phones coming out soon? I need a new phone but not immediately.
>>54073186
Flud.
Late to the party but I finally got myself an LG G4 in damned near mint condition recently, and while I read reviews and saw samples of the pictures it's capable of taking I have to say my jaw almost hit the floor after I took a few pics myself. I've owned some of the better flagships over the years and there's just nothing like this, not even the V10 seems to produce anything like the G4 does (I had a V10 so I still have some raw images to compare with this G4 I have now).
I had someone with an iPhone 6S tell me I was crazy thinking this G4 could take better pics than his device could so I put an offer: we'll take pics of the same scenes, night time, day time, whatever, in pure auto mode to make it fair (because if I were allowed to do that obviously I'd destroy that lame ass iPhone 6S handily because I'd shoot raw and also manually adjust the parameters per shot). After the shoot we'd pass a link to the image gallery to friends and family and ask them to judge the winner - 50 photos in all - with a simple "which one looks better to you overall" kind of simple polling set up. What was the prize? I'd give him my G4 if they chose the iPhone 6S by majority, and vice versa where I take his iPhone 6S.
Dumbass motherfucker actually fell for it.
49 times out of 50 my G4's images were chosen as better.
I sold his iPhone 6S an hour after I got it for about 2/3 what he paid for it cash, used the profit to order me a few spare batteries, a nice dock, two more leather back covers, and an Otterbox Commuter case for my G4 as well as some other goodies too.
The LG G4, taking the best pictures possible with a camera in a smartphone. Deal with it, bitches.
>>54071277
>>54064391 here, thanks for your reply! I'll pass then.
>>54073398
Nicely done, senpai.
I was considering the G4 last year, but then I remembered that the camera doesn't matter to me because I don't have a gf any more, ha, ha ha.
;_;
>>54073398
Sounds like you just woke up from a dream m80.
Speaking of dreams, I recently had one where I fucked up the sim tray of my Nexus 6. nightmares.jpg
>>54073398
Why hello there LG employee.
>>54073504
>LG employee
>that's the dream >>54073482 was having just now
I wish I worked for 'em and got the cool new stuff - honestly I can't stand the G5 however, and wasn't too pleased with the V10 either but the G4, this thing is fucking magic.
>>54072983
Responsive UI, excellent camera, good battery life, accepts SD cards, doesn't overheat, isn't fragile. A direct replacement for my old Nokia 808 would be fantastic. I was thinking of getting a Panasonic CM1, but it's been discontinued and likely won't get any more updates, which makes me a little nervous from a security standpoint, as I'll be taking the device to third world hellholes.
The S7 Edge would probably be my first choice, but I don't want to deal with scraping TouchJizz off my phone. The Z5C is another choice, but the glass back.
Just got myself an lg g5. How fucked am i?
>>54073847
Check build quality and install Nova.
>>54071719
source pls
Very time sensitive question, the LG G5 or Samsung Galaxy S7 (Not Edge). Any other phones in this price range? Literally at the tmobile store right now.
My Moto X 2014 was stolen and I got a Moto G Turbo to replace it for now.
The bad part is there is almost no support for the Turbo edition because it's only sold on emerging countries like India, Mexico and Brazil. There's zero development, even though it's as close to the Moto X Play as it can get.
Does anybody know of any tips for the device? I already rooted it. I'm really liking the battery life and storage options. It also feels more solid in the hand compared to the X 2014.
>>54073816
The random glass crack is an old meme from the Z3. Z5's frosted glass is scratch resistant and doesn't break as easily as the Z3 plus it looks gorgeous.
t. Z5 owner since release without a single scratch
Dropped my OPX from a small height, and the whole screen is ruined, I'm never buying Chink shit again, What phone should I get for T-mobile
>>54074042
G5 if you're interested in different modules.
If not interested in modules then debate;
>5.3" LCD w/ on-screen buttons vs 5.1" AMOLED with capacative buttons
>battery life (including swap or not)
>feel in your hand, personal preference
>>54074596
>not using a monster bumper case
Your own fault senpai. Don't blame the chinks.
Get something plastic this time. Glass is a ridiculous material to use. Metal is quite shit as well. Heavy, cold, slippery, messes with reception.
And get a monster bumper case too.
>>54074925
So I should get nothing then
>>54062410
>less than 300€
>good camera and battery life microsd slot is a huge bonus but not a necessity
>finland
i was about to buy a xiaomi redmi note 3 pro but then saw zopo speed 8 was coming out this month cant decide which one to get and also i was wondering if theres anything better within my budget range.
>>54074975
>Nexus 5X
>LG G4
>Moto X
>OnePlus 2
That's just off the top of my head you lazy shit.
>>54062597
I'm interested in this phone
>>54075018
Thanks for helping this lazy bastard, I don't even know where to start looking for one, the last phone I had before OPX was the S3
I LOVE my 6P, but does anyone else feel its performance is really lackluster?
I don't know if it's the 810, or Android annoying, but there's times where it just infuriates me.
Maybe I'm just being neet
Is the Redmi 3 a good deal at 200 AUD?
>>54073816
With the SD card and battery life a must, the s7 edge is honestly your best bet. You can just install a different launcher if you don't like touchwizz. Or you can wait for the HTC 10 to come out.
I'm using CM13 on a Nexus 5 with no Gapps. Why do my photos (taken with the stock "snap" cyanogenmod camera) look like shit? Even at ISO 60 they have so much noise, it's unbelievable. Used stock before, photos looked much better.
What's with that? I thought with the camera api 2 the image processing should no longer be an issue on Nexus devices with custom roms.
>>54074042
S7, LG fucked up with the G5.
>>54075222
...or do I actually need to install GAPPS with Google Camera to enjoy nice photos now?
>>54075222
*Nexus 5x I mean
>>54075222
Probably because like 90% of the 6P and 5X's camera is due to software.
Do they have a root for the Samsung galaxy s6 g890? Im looking everywhere but I can't find it. Please post links.
>>54075290
I thought image processing is handled by the API itself, meaning that all camera apps should in theory take the same photos if no settings are changed.
>>54075004
Nice specs on the Zopo but Redmi has much more support. also SD card and SD650 is still faster than X20 and has a bigger battery. not sure about the cameras.
>>54075360
so redmi note 3 pro it is then! thanks for the help
>>54072314
Welcome to 20+ percent taxes
Get note 5 now( i have 128gb sd card I got a while back so it will be a bummer)
or get note 6 (rumored to get sd card back) later?
>>54074086
anyone
>>54074086
>>54075518
What exactly are you looking to do on it? If you wanna root and try custom roms, get some other device.
>>54075517
wait for note 6
it'll feel so much better to be able to use that card
and it will last a year longer too in terms of support
if you jump at the note 5 now, you're sacrificing 12 months of future support because you couldn't wait 2 months now
only a chump would do that
Is boostmobile the best prepaid phone deal to utilize?
Unlimited high speed data for $55/mo
Does any other prepaid plan beat this?
>>54075600
Is the 2months guaranteed release date for US carriers(verizon)?
>>54075625
I just said that off the top of my head
I don't know when the actual release date is
But whenever it is, it's less than 12 months from now
Google it yourself, fuckboi
>>54069282
FUCK CM TEAM
>>54062410
Anyone on sprint have a recommendation for android phone with removable storage and battery?
I don't care about the camera. I'd like one that can be rooted with a relatively new processor.
Currently using a MotoX, but the lack of removable storage is killing me.
Put my N5 to rest for the Redmi 3. I didn't think this much screen on time was possible.
What phone has the best camera on the market today?
Hey /g/, I'm getting my first smartphone after having trashy disposable-tier phones for a long time.
Interested in the G4 and planning to use with a non-contract plan, but I hear some models have bootloop issues. How can I avoid getting fucked buying a G4 off ebay?
>>54076230
https://youtu.be/uR3pf2tj6LQ
>>54076289
You can't if it's off ebay.
Apparently the are certain series of serial numbers that have the problem.
So the only way to be sure (as sure as possible) that you're not getting one from a defective batch is to be there in person and check the number on the sealed box before you buy it.
What's the best way to transfer files to/from PC/phone via wifi? I tried many apps but the most of them are shit. Portal is nice but it isn't supported for Jelly Bean i guess
>>54076398
Airdroid or Xender.
>>54076398
Download some FTP app.
>>54075622
Fuck yeah, I downloaded like 70gb worth of torrents in one week and nothing happened. Metropcs has the same plan but for $60/month and the phones are way more expensive. Stick with boost, it's better short-term and long-term as well.
>>54075625
No, no estimates say 2 months. Earliest rumored launch is July, August is plausible as it was the launch of the Note 5.
>>54075739
You can't google it, everything is a rumor right now. Why would you even insult him when you are just making shit up while presenting it as actual advice?
>>54076030
Please respond.
>>54076030
Not sprint but its MVNO. The Boost S4 is $179 on amazon and has a removable battery that you can also upgrade with a zerolemon one.
>>54075228
What did LG fuck up on?
>sdcard expansion
>removable battery
If it had a root method already, I would buy it.
>>54076711
I need something I can use with my sprint plan.
>have lg g4
>sometimes when I turn it on and unlock it, the screen will stop responding
what the fuck? this phone is either really good or really shit
is this a normal g4 issue?
>>54076724
Build quality and arguably looks. Not a bad phone, but it definitely lost the phonebowl this year.
>>54076762
>Build quality and arguably looks
having only used both phones for ~1 minute each (at store fucking around), I was pretty surprised with the G5
in images, it looked kinda gay, but in person, the aluminium is pretty cool. if I HAD to pick one to use for 3 years, I'd pick the S7, but I don't think the G5 is bad
the LG Friends is a good idea and I hope they improve on it, but having the whole bottom come off means ugly separation lines. also fingerprint scanner on back isn't good (most of the time, phone is lying on its back)
not sure why I replied with you considering I agree... whatever, I'm not deleting my post
>>54062999
T mobile is god tier all around. You won't be disappointed
Why do people buy the Nexus 6p over the 6?
Would a OnePlus 2 be a good choice for a first smartphone?
>>54076885
Yeah sure man, disregarding all the shitposting phones are all pretty much the same nowadays, just get a recent snapdragon or mediatek processor and you're probably good to go and will have little to no complaints
it's not like the early days of smartphones where phones would have crippling flaws
>>54076877
>better processor
>better cameras
>more manageable size
>bigger battery with smaller screen
>newer
>>54076885
you'll be very happy
>>54076762
>>54076827
>looks
I could not care less, honestly. I'd rather be able to remove my battery than look like an iPhone.
>>54076910
>>54076923
Should I wait for the OP3, or is the 2 still viable?
Okay guys, I need a new phone pronto to replace my busted HTC One S, but I want to wait until Google releases the new nexii. Should I just get a real cheap ZTE or something to last me for a few months?
>>54077167
Fuck yea breh, get the zte warp elite. Best phone I've ever owned desu. I wouldn't get a nexus phone unless it has a microsd slot, I saw the 200GB microsd card go for $75 last week.
The zte warp elite accepts 128gb microsd cards btw, not sure why specs say "up to 64gb".
I'm looking to sell my Galaxy S6 and get a cheap replacement.
I don't use my smartphone enough to justify having an ultra expensive phone when all I do is call, text, browse the internet, listen to music, and the occasional Youtube video.
The Moto E has dropped down to $30.
How are these? Are they good enough to provide a sufficiently satisfying experience for casual usage?
>>54077167
Vernee Thor
>>54077252
Not the most responsive or anything, but functions perfectly for texts-calls. Moving from a nexus 6 to this thing was unreal, it's just so small. Great battery if you put on airplane overnight/while away.
>>54077252
Not anymore, 2GB RAM android phones minimum. Apps and web pages have become bloated as fuck. Surviving on 1GB of RAM is hell.
Get a zte warp elite instead.
>>54077283
I just looked that up and isn't it exclusive to Boost Mobile? It's also way too large. And it's $100 more than the Moto E.
I'm not looking for a powerful device, but one that can just manage basic functions fairly well, and one under $100.
Looking for purchasing advice
> I don't want a flagship normie phone that will cost me $700 and be obsolete in a coupe months
> The phone would need to work on Verizon in Amerifat
>Wireless charging would be cool
>Needs to be decently powerful, but nothing crazy
>Should be not super hard to root
>Should have a micro SD slot
>Should be around 150 mm x 75 mm or slightly smaller
Thanks senpai
>>54077302
>I just looked that up and isn't it exclusive to Boost Mobile? It's also way too large. And it's $100 more than the Moto E.
Yeah but if you're in the US it's a great deal. My hands are pretty big so it looks "normal" sized to me but as long as you don't wear skinny jeans then it doesn't seem like too much of a problem. It's been at $100 on amazon. I think the higher price is worth it.
>I'm not looking for a powerful device, but one that can just manage basic functions fairly well, and one under $100.
You'll have to settle for 1GB RAM phones then but I implore you to reconsider, 1GB of RAM will drive you mad especially if you browse more than 1 or 2 web pages at the same time.
>>54077380
I just can't really deal with a phone larger than 5". I don't have huge hands. The S6 was a little too big for me, but it wasn't too big to be unwieldy. That's basically as large as I can handle without making the whole experience feel cumbersome.
I've looked around and can't seem to find any phones under $100 with 2GB of ram that I can use with GSM.
>>54062461
What did you get for your wife's son?
>>54077302
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Vernee-Thor-Mobile-phone-4G-Android-6-0-Octa-Core-MTK6753-5-Fingerprint-ID-3G-RAM/1019176_32643470247.html
5", faster then the ZTE & network unlocked. $110.
>>54077428
This looks really suspicious.
>>54077428
Just looked further. It doesn't seem to be compatible with GSM 4G. Being stuck on 2G is a bit of a deal breaker.
>>54077440
How so? it's a cheap Chinese phone. /csg/ has it recommended at the ~100$ mark. It's on gb as well at $120 if your'e worried and want buyer protection.
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_343580.html?wid=1
>>54077473
Right, that's an issue with Chinese phone. always check on
http://willmyphonework.net/ before buying.
Looking for a new phone:
>At least 5.5in screen or higher.
>Around $100 or less.
>Preferably active community with custom ROMs and Root.
I have a 2014 moto X pure edition
Should I buy the newest one? It's like my current phone but faster and it has an SD card slot. It's also only like $400.
>>54077853
>only $400
not saying $400 is a lot, but if $400 means that little to why, why not go all the way and get an s7 or something that'll last you a few years
>>54077894
I have owned four Samsung galaxies and I will not own one ever again
My 2014 works just fine as far as speed and such go, but it's out of space because I was an idiot and thought it had an SD card slot.
For what reason do you think the Moto X pure won't last a few years?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AT-T-GoPhone-Microsoft-Lumia-640-4G-LTE-QuadCore-w-8GB-Memory-No-Contract-/201550864605?hash=item2eed5e20dd:g:0pYAAOSwZtJW-bG9
Does this look like the best deal for around 50 and under? Just need something until the release of HTC 10 next month. It would be great if it includes Uber, can't figure out if it's only for win phone 10.
>>54077963
>$50
It's all going to be shit at that price but w/e
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/5-0-Inch-HD-Blackview-A8-Android-5-1-Lollipop-3g-wcdma-DuaL-Sim-Smartphone-1GB/601953_32637562915.html
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_294249.html
Went from a GS4 to an iPhone SE. Could not be happier
Is there a better file explorer/manager than ES?
>>54078082
Have you told your parents yet?
>>54073973
boku no pico
'sup /g/
Looking for a new smartphone, current one is an "Aquos Crystal Sharp"
Been using with Boost Mobile
Tray for sim card shit the bed months back
Pain in the ass to charge due to cable fraying
Power button doesn't work unless I squeeze the top of the phone tightly
Camera doesn't work at all
That being said I'm looking for a new phone. Somewhere between $150-$200, so yeah, nothing too insane. I'm not against switching providers either cause everywhere I check shows pretty much everyone has better coverage than Boost. However, I'm looking for an unlimited plan. (Talk/text/data)
I'm no phone enthusiast and honestly when I'm out on the go I mostly only ever check e-mail, text, maybe message in an app, or use the GPS. Occasionally calls here and there.
Last I saw my data, I use usually under 2GB a month. Almost always connected to wifi.
Far as carriers go some that are popular somewhat around here that are non-contract are Straighttalk, Cricket, Boost, MetroPCS.
Suggestions on what phones I should check out that suit my needs and are in my price range?
tl;dr
>Need new phone
>No apple
>USA - NY - Long Island
>$150-$200
>Will take any carrier with "Unlimited" plan
>Size unimportant, just a decent screen
