If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.
Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
http://www.gsmarena.com
http://www.phonearena.com
http://www.kimovil.com
>Frequency checker
http://willmyphonework.net
http://frequencycheck.com
>Chinkphone news
http://www.gizchina.com/
http://www.gizmochina.com/
>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of May 2016
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones#Under_.24200
>Post a mini-review of your phone
>Discuss upcoming and current models
>Ask for help related to phones
>Tell us how much shekels you spent on good/bad phone
>Shill your Xiaomi
>Ignore the Cuckitel shills
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES
News:
>Anon reviews 35 smartphones
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMugiNgJ2qtYkJBY0EwQWxCbTQ/view
>Samsung Galaxy S8 to be the company's first folding smartphone?
http://christiantimes.com/article/samsung-galaxy-s8-to-be-the-companys-first-folding-smartphone/55792.htm
>Sony starts pre-registration for its Xperia X and XA smartphones in India
http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/sony-xperia-x-xa-india-launch-specs-price-2813732/
>Lumia smartphones are coming to an end, Microsoft hints
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/11699766/microsoft-lumia-phone-brand
>Meizu MX6 will have two RAM and storage versions, new report claims
http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx6_will_have_two_ram_and_storage_versions_new_report_claims-news-18332.php
>Motorola's legendary RAZR flip phone is making a comeback
http://www.engadget.com/2016/05/20/moto-razr-flip-phone-teaser/
>Google Project Ara Modular Smartphone Is Still Alive, And It's Coming Out Next Year
http://www.techtimes.com/articles/160005/20160521/google-project-ara-modular-smartphone-is-still-alive-and-its-coming-out-next-year.htm
Why do you keep posting this ancient picture with shitty phones from 5 years ago?
>>54688745
That's what google image search returns for "smartphones".
No one gives a shit.
There aren't any good phones on the market. They all have a flaw that prevents me from buying them
>>54688745
Never got to own one of those. I had the Epic 4g though, kinda counts because it's a variant of the galaxy s right? I finally made the transition to touch only thanks to swiftkey but I still miss playing a gba emulator with a qwerty keyboard :(
Currently have a LG G5, GS7, N5X in my possession so I'll post my impressions on each.
N5X:
Screen and build quality are nice for a cheapish midrange device. Limited storage and not great battery life are a shame.
Stock Android is nice but if you want root you have to fuck about flashing stock recovery and kernel to get the monthly updates then re-rooting.
LG G5:
Nice screen, great solid feeling build. Meme modules are a retarded gimmick but can be happily ignored.
Excellent specs for the price. Easy bootloader unlock and root if you have the international model with no loss of warranty.
Feels huge for a 5.3" phone, much bigger in hand than the G3 and G4.
GS7:
Feels and looks as expensive as it is. International exynos model has godly specs and easy bootloader unlock but no custom ROM development.
You'll lose warranty on day 1 if you want root because fucking Knox.
Very compact for a 5.1" phone, great for one-handed use.
>>54689020
How is the G5 bigger in hand when it has a smaller display than the g4?
>>54689117
Bigger bezels and a bit thicker round the edges. It's only a few mm difference around each side but overall it feels much chunkier in the hand.
>>54689020
Rich or tech reviewer?
>>54689168
It's upgrade month and I'm very indecisive, I like to use each of my main options for a few weeks then keep the one I like for a year.
If you want to know I'm keeping the S7, wife's getting the G5 and I'm returning the 5X.
Buying a phone to replace my Coolpad Rogue. Is the Xiaomi Mi 5 the best I can do?
>What I have
$300
>What I want (most important to least important)
USA T-Mobile compatibility
High quality camera
Screen size <= 5"
Long term durability
Android OS
>What I don't care about
Screen quality
Storage space
Battery life
Thickness
Lagginess
>>54689233
>Long term durability
Discard the MI5
https://youtu.be/d2jav7UdQtE?t=1m44s
>>54689233
>chinkphone
>High quality camera
Pick one.
>>54689222
Rich af, gotcha.
>>54689286
wow fuck
>>54689287
What are the non-chinkphones under $300 with a good camera? Is my next best option an unlocked iPhone 5s?
>>54689233
>>54689356
Sony Xperia M5 or Oneplus X.
>>54689233
Consider buying a 1-2 year old flagship phone instead. You can get them brand new off ebay for 200-300 if you're willing to do the research. If you want root don't be a retard like me and get one with a locked bootloader. I made that mistake by buying the AT&T version of the Galaxy S5 when I could have got the T-Mobile version. Since T-Mobile isn't as strict you might be in luck, look around.
>>54689356
>>54689364
>non-chinkphones
>Oneplus X
>> buys gs7 edge
>> /G/ disapproves. Says touch wiz is shit
True however the rest of the phone makes up for it. Idk why k would get a HTC 10 instead. Screens don't compete, camera doesn't compete.
>>54689400
>I have an arbitrary list of retarded demands with an unrealistic price tag
What did you expect? an S7 for $300?
Fucking retard.
>>54689400
Just for the record, I'm not the anon who asked.
>>54689356
Nexus 5X has an excellent camera. 5.2" though.
Can the Moto G 3rd gen become rooted? If so, how?
>>54689573
>>>/xda/
>>54689585
Gracias
>>54689409
Different priorities, I'm getting an HTC 10 because the headphone out is much better than on the S7, and I like to use my phones caseless, something I can't really do with the S7.
>>54689632
>caseless
YES BRAKE THE PHONE FOR SATAN!!!!!!!!
I can't decide between the s7, g5, or the htc 10
I like the g5 because of the ability to replace battery. But lately I've been hearing bad things about it.
The htc 10 I know very little about, as in I read the specs, but yet to see reviews
Any advice?
>>54689787
S7 if you can stand touchwizz, HTC 10 if not. G5 is an abomination that you shouldn't even consider.
>>54689841
I really hate touchwizz, I have a s5 right now. It's garbage.
I forgot to mention I value rooting a lot, does that change anything?
>>54689887
Touchwiz on the S7 really isn't that terrible, with good lock it has even more features over stock android. You can only root the Exynos variant right now.
>>54689887
heard that htc doesn't care about rooting, might be easier for you to do it on the htc than the s7
>>54689887
>I forgot to mention I value rooting a lot, does that change anything?
HTC 10 has an unlocked bootloader and is easily rootable. it's skin is also much lighter than touchwizz and resembles stock android. sounds like the best match for you.
Ok guys I'm looking to buy the one plus x I'm on AT&T and the phone doesn't have lte bands 12 and 17 do I really need those tho? I'm in the us I have good coverege were I live should I get it or not?
>can't sideload apks on android because muh screen overlay scams
how do I disable this holy shit
I just bought a S5 refurbished for $135. I thought it was a good deal, whats /g/'s take? As well as a 128 GB sd for $30 to go along with it. I've never owned a high end smart phone, my last one was a another shitty refurbished LG phone that I got for $160, lasted me about a year or so. It had shit camera and shit storage (32GB max)
>https://slickdeals.net/f/8749447-16gb-samsung-galaxy-s5-verizon-gsm-unlocked-smartphone-refurbished-135-free-shipping
>>54690084
Is speed important to you? I just went from a HSPA+ only phone, I got like 7-10mbit to a LTE phone and I now have 20-60mbit depending on time of day.
>>54690435
What if I'm on wifi most the time?
>>54690341
At least the verizon version has the bootloader unlock exploit. I bought the AT&T version of the same phone, coming from the LG G2 and I'm happy with it. Just wish I could root.
>>54690451
Depends on what you do with it when you're not on wifi. Obviously it's better to download shit/update apps when you are on wifi but if you're doing streaming video and stuff LTE might make a difference.
>>54690476
I don't stream video on my phone besides YouTube most play games and web browsing I try not to use data at all saves money
>>54690559
I do all this on wifi the only thing I do not on wifi is call and maybe text but that's rare
>>54690559
You should be just fine then.
>>54690624
Cool thanks
What messaging app does /g/ use? I'm getting my first smartphone soon and I've been reccomended Textra and Whatsapp by friends
>>54690899
Whatsapp because it just werks™
Mini review of 5x
>still the cheapest bang for your buck outright phone in Canada
>camera and bloat free Android is great
>updates fix problems monthly
>good phone size for one handed use
>videos and text look great
>charging is fast as fuck
>upon fresh reboot, phone is the fastest device I've ever held
>overpriced in Canada. Find a friend in the US to buy it for you. I made the mistake to buy it full price
>Snapchat is fucking terrible. My fav app and I can't blame android but Holy fuck nexus 5 could handle it better. Hoping for Android N fix
>battery does 4.5hrs for me with social shit apps and constant music streaming. Not the worst but still meh
>what does help the slowdown is a quick reboot. Makes everything fresh and snappy for at least 100 hours then snap may lag again
>gets hot as fuck. Just a comfortable and preference issue
>plastic build makes it feel cheap as fuck. Again, get this for the ~$250 US price tag to justify
tl;dr I love it, esp coming from the 5 and didn't want to cash out $700
Pretty impressed with the battery life on the S7. Not bad at all for 3k mah.
>>54690899
Use the one your friends use, I use whatsapp but if I could force everyone I know to change apps I'd use telegram
>>54686346
>nexus 5x
>good
Pick one.
You can't say that a phone is good if you choose the precise software and use it in the just the right way.
imagine telling a car buyer that there expensive KIA piece of shit is just as good as the VW if they drive slower, use more expensive fuel and never load the car with luggage.
Nexus 5x can fuck right off. Its a sub par phone for "purists"
>>54691225
Well, how about SMS apps? That way I'd just need their number
>>54691429
Messenger.
Anyone else having a problem with receiving SMS in order to unlock the bootloader for the Mi5?
Trying for several days, but no SMS being sent.
The LG G4 and the Samsung S6 are around the same price, the S6 being a bit more expensive, and I'm wondering which one to get. I've tried the S6 since a friend has it and it's good, haven't tried the G4 at all, but I'm leaning towards it because of its features and expandable storage. Anything major that differentiates both?
>>54692167
S6 Edge +
>finally shattered my 2013 moto x
I never thought it would end meeting the pavement and shattering
so...
iphone 6s or iphone se?
>>54692206
>2016
>moto 2013
Im so sorry for you, at least you got rid of it now. I remember my screen getting yellowish over time and those burn-in marks.
Go for the 6s, ignore the chinese fags, they are frustrated Pajeets shilling for a couple of rupees.
>>54692188
Edge + is way more expensive, at least here, so that's not an option.
>>54692249
thanks for a real response m8
It was a good little phone and I hadn't had any real problems besides the usual battery decay
it still lasted almost the whole day of use though
at least the annoying frame drop while watching 720p60 videos on youtube won't be an issue
>>54692206
6S, although get the 64 gb version if you can, don't want to get fucked when the update comes and you don't have enough space for it.
>>54692260
Go for the 6 then, i assume is the flat one. The G4 will get you in a ride with all the faulty motherboard issues for the first models and the newest ones, get it if you dont mind the posibility of getting a faulty one and spend time and effort talking with LG support center.
>>54691391
>being mad at someone else's personal preference
>>54692331
It just werks and I don't have to worry about any custom software XD
STEVE JERBS THE GEENUS, REST IN PIECE
fell for the Nexus 5X meme...fuck the battery life on this thing sucks. Wanting to get a phone with really good battery life, been looking at the Galaxy Note 4 and One Plus One, thoughts? I have a $400 budget, main concern is battery life
>>54692321
You should keep it around as a voice based music player. The moto voice thing is one of the only features I miss.
Dont go for the model with less capacity, go for 64 or 128gb
how do you unlock galaxy s6 edge+ GSM factory for free?
I'm choosing between the iphone SE and the iphone 6s. right now.
I'm currently using the iphone 4s. Like a dumbass, I've been updating constantly and my phone has gotten slow as fuck. It is barely usable.
I fucking hate the feel of the smooth edges of the 6s. 16GB is shit. Sometimes the size is cumbersome. Price: $99.
I like the edges of the SE. 64GB. Bigger screen than my 4s lmao, but possibly not big enough? Less jarring from the 4s. Price: $49.
>>54692459
I'm the moto x guy >>54692206 who's also about to go get an iphone
probably gonna go with the 6s just to increase the length of support the phone will get
>>54692398
>This is the average android user.
>>54692459
6s, but dont get the 16gb
>>54692451
There's no such thing as a free network unlock anymore.
>>54692519
$199 too steep tho.
no one has the jailbreak torrent for android? 6.0.1
>>54692529
Pretty sure you can sell your 4s for $80-$100.
>>54692519
Android doesn't just werk though anon. Why would I want to use that laggy piece of shit? What do you think I am? Poor? Haha what kind of poor piece of shit can't afford to pay extra for a subpar chinkphone made by foxconn then come on 4chan and expect to be treated like a power user? That extra money I spent for the iphone 6s+ Tim Cook's stretched asshole edition commands respect
>>54692559
10 rupees have been added into your Google Play acount.
>>54692596
and you've been awarded a free estimate for a consultation with the genius bar. Hope your shit is still under warranty
>>54692622
>Breaking your stuff.
Time to stop installing "Hyper shadow flashfire ROM w/sataniclordgeek666's FlashBooster extra ram kernel" Lord XDA.
>when anon has to advise you to buy the model with larger storage in order for you to be able to receive updates
Is it a phone or is it a scam
>when your phone's support cycle is shorter than one of Taylor Swift's fake relationships
>>54692780
>Buying Android.
>Having to pray to get more than 1 update because lolnosupport.
>Having to wait 6 months because you are a contractfag.
>Justifying your purchase because of custom roms.
Only Nexusfags are acceptable.
>>54692780
>For you to be able
You can update even in a 16gb iPhone. Have you seen the latest updates space requeriments? You can install them with less than a gb.
Oh wait, I get it, you dont even know what does the "update" word means, you are using android.
>>54692951
Wait, you buy iphones off contract? LOL
>>54692951
>paying the Apple tax
Dumb question about MVNOs:
If they have a list of confirmed supported devices, are those the only ones you can use?
If you have an unlocked phone, and the MVNO accepts unlocked phones, is the a chance some specific model just won't be compatible? This is assuming you know the bands are OK, that is.
>>54693114
If you're using a phone that requires a sim card on AT&T or T-Mobile you can use pretty much anything you want. If you're going to use Sprint or Verizon you need one of their phones.
>>54692966
>>54692977
>He cant afford a phone
>He needs 72 monthly payments to get a flagship
Poorfags, I swear
>>54693155
I just buy them off ebay, not on contract either. Just saying it's a terrible idea with an iphone because they have such a short shelf life. If you took care of it then it's probably got decent resale value but still... Fuck that I'd rather have something that will last me.
>>54693155
>not wanting to pay the Apple tax = poorfag
Great logic there, Applecuck.
>>54693187
>They have such a short shelf life
>The iPhone 4s still gets the latest iOS almost 5 years later.
>Fuck that I'd rather have something that will last me
Cant wait to see N running in the Galaxy Nexus.
>>54693135
I appreciate it, but I'm not in the US.
I want to use Docomo when the Note 6 comes out. I know Docomo will carry it, but if I import the phone or won't be the Docomo-branded one. So it still might not work, if they are like Sprint/Verizon.
I'll see if I can do more research.
I have an HTC 10, Nexus 6P, and S7E (T-Mobile).
Ask me anything.
Also, if display quality is of any importance to you, don't even consider the HTC 10. It has the best LCD/quantum dot display on a phone I've seen (very comparable to G5), but they both FAIL compared to Samsung's OLEDs (including the Sammy panel in the 6P).
I'm having a really hard time deciding between the 6P and the S7E right now. The 6P I love for the stock android user experience - I have flashed a custom ROM on it, but it was stock based. Only reason I flashed it was for additional features. Currently running N preview and I LOVE it. But I still can't help but feel like the S7E is just a more functional phone...
The 6P, again, has stock Android going for it, which really matters right now since it has N available and nothing else does. I immediately began to appreciate just how nice the front stereo speakers were after using the S7E. And the flat display is much better for media content like YouTube (I tend to watch in bed at night on the 6P because of how great it is between the display and speakers - something I've never truly enjoyed with any other device I've had). Type C. Better finger print sensor. Can comfortably use it naked. And it has root...
By contrast, the S7E has removable storage (although it is a mashup of faster UFS and slower microSD storage compared to my 128 GB 6P). Water resilience. Wireless charging. Samsung Pay. Better display (color production and brightness). Unique looking, almost bezel-less/floating display. Sharp design (except the glass back is god awful - always have to have it in a case). Better camera. More OS features. RCS works.
>>54693251
>have an HTC 10, Nexus 6P, and S7E
how do you get all these new phones?
what's a highish end rootable android phone that's not a nexus? ability to put my chinkshit sharks in it a plus.
>>54693251
Saying they both fail is a bit of an overstatement the HTC 10's display is very very good, and should not be a HUGE deal breaker.
>>54693242
I used a T-Mobile HTC G2 for 3 years. Was still on the latest versions of Android thanks to cyanogenmod when I lost it in the Philippines. Usually the only reason I replace my phone is because I lost it or broke it. I had some non flagship phones I used for awhile that I sold, I had fun with those. Then I got the LG G2. I only replaced it with a Galaxy S5 because there were dead spots on the screen.
I think upgrading is for cucks these days unless you're actually on contract. Buying the latest phones off contract seems like a horrible investment to me unless you go through them like water and will sell while it's still hot to buy another brand new one. The upgrades are negligible. I wouldn't say that about a fucking 4s though.
>>54693348
>Needing a custom room to get the latest android version.
Thanks for proving my point.
>>54693363
Cyanogen is hardly pajeet shit though and any moron could figure out how to do it. At least with that phone I had the option. I don't have the option with my current phone but I don't really care. I'm on 5.1.1 with the latest security patches. Should have Marshmallow sometime in the near future. Only major downside is the carrier bloat. That's the only thing I can give credit to Apple for.
>buh-buh if you had my ishit you'd have the latest version of ios
That would change things for me how?
>>54693413
>Should have Marshmallow sometime in the near future.
Only one year+ later, awesome.
>iOS 9 announced
>A couple of weeks before ALL the devices get them, directly from apple servers.
>Minor update
>Available a couple of hours later after the announcement, again for ALL the devices.
>Only major downside is the carrier bloat.
>He needs to wait one year for carriers to approve the update and add bloat.
>That would change things for me how?
Well, I doubt you can afford an iPhone.
You should check apple website, probably you get lucky and they accept 72 months payment.
>>54693497
I could buy one outright if I wanted. That's the key word anon, if. I could buy the latest Android phones that get the latest updates faster too. But I really don't need to. Just because I have $700 doesn't mean I should spend it on something I don't need does it? I spent $200 on my phone, think about what I can do with that $500 I didn't spend to be able to get one of the latest phones so I could come and brag about it online to strangers.
Can I run every single app I need to run? Yes. Do games play fine? Yes. Am I locked into a shitty contract? No.
Also on the subject of custom roms what's wrong with having the option? What's wrong with being allowed to install unapproved applications on my device? I know I know muh malware, but seriously I don't sideload anything besides what I get off the Amazon app store. More stuff I would have had to pay for otherwise but get for free instead.
I'll gladly put up with a few minor annoyances in order get my money's worth. Just because I have it doesn't mean I should piss it away.
>>54693592
>I could buy the latest Android phones that get the latest updates faster too.
Yeah, the phone ships with the latest update, but have fun waiting 6 months for every major update.
>what's wrong with having the option?
>pls pajeet have control of my device and all my information with your magical booster rom
>What's wrong with being allowed to install unapproved applications on my device?
Most likely you install pirate apps from those free apks sites to save money.
>>54693287
I bought the HTC 10 and 6P unlocked. I bought the S7E on T-Mobile JOD program. The intention is to pick one to stick with, and return the others.
>>54693343
But it isn't. I thought the 10's display was good until I compared it side-by-side with an OLED as mentioned. The biggest let downs are the lack of contrast (despite having a contrast ratio of about ~1700) and the pixel blur. The 10 is a blur fest during scrolling, and I'm not referring to unavoidable blur to due 60Hz and the human eye. I am referring to pixel response. The OLEDs exhibit none of this. Back to contrast - it is one of the largest factors in image quality. Infinite contrast is unbeatable. In most circumstances you'd never notice (unless side-by-side with an OLED or pure blacks), but knowing that the OLED produces a much better image, I just can't accept an LCD anymore. I also have a 55" 4K LG OLED TV I use as my monitor because they are that good...
Additionally, I couldn't stand the 5.2" screen size - too small for me.
>>54693672
I don't mind waiting for updates. It's improved big time since the early years. I already said that I don't use a custom rom, I'm not even rooted because I can't be. If it was an option I'd really only want official cyanogen. I haven't installed pirated apks since I owned a mytouch 3g back in 2009. I actually buy my apps, usually when they're on sale for 99 cents, with a few exceptions like xiialive pro.
>>54693592
His point is that you said your old phone had the newest Android thanks to your custom rom, as in not thanks to your manufacturer. Because they stopped supporting that phone.
Unlike Apple.
Of course, that's meaningless because why would you care if you're variety stopped supporting it when that decision didn't negatively impact you?
Now stop responding to obvious bait.
I made the mistake of hiring a pajeet to fix my LG G2 and now my proximity sensor is fucked. I cant turn my phone screen on in low light without it turning off instantly? Anybody know a fix?
Otherwise im in the market for a new phone
>>54693762
Go get an iPhone.
>>54693796
How much is Apple paying you, cuck?
>>54693867
>He needs to get money shilling.
>He doesnt do it just because he knows that the brand is way superior.
Have fun shilling for your redmeme x9000 shadow edition.
>>54693867
Enough to afford an iPhone pajeet :^)
>>54693901
They don't just give you one for free in addition to your pay? That's sad.
Switched from an iPhone 6 to a 6P.
Pros
>way faster
>camera is quite a bit better and I love google photo integration
>less bloat because I'm highly tied to google services and use none of apples services
>battery life and rapid charging is great
>front facing speakers are good, but not blown away
The bad:
>The screen. Really disappointed at first. There was a pink tint and the whites were very warm tinted. Viewing angles were a lot worse than my iphone with weird ranbowing and color shifts. The gap between the screen and the glass is also noticable and makes the screen just a bit more dull compared to the iPhone. Overall I've gotten used to the different color temperature but in some ways I still prefer the iphone screen.
>Android still isn't completely consistent and the fit and finish isn't quite up to iOS yet. Notable things are kitkat era dialog boxes still appearing in certain spots and the material design language not being consistently implemented throughout.
>Miss iMessage like crazy and Allo doesn't look to be helping this much.
>Fit and finish of the phone is nowhere near the iphone, but it's also a lot cheaper.
Overall I'm really happy with the phone. Right now I'm preferring android over iOS but I think after a few iPhone iterations I'll be switching back.
What is a phone that can handle:
>Snapchat/Facebook/IG
>Whatsapp/Texts
>WiFi Music Streaming / YouTube
>Battery is not dead after 3hrs of SOT
> $400 or less
I had a nexus 5 til it broke and it was perfect
>>54694261
iPhone SE
>>54694261
Even a $20 Grocery Store phone can do all of that
I'm looking for a cheap decent Android phone that has decent support from the modding community so I can fuck with custom ROMs and shit that I can't really do on my meme s6 edge
>>54694547
iPhone 6s Plus.
>>54694585
Thanks! This is literally perfect for what I needed
Will be called a retard for posting this but I just want to know what i will be missing from
i have an iphone5 with verizon and i want to upgrade to the samsung galaxy 7 i eligible to upgrade but those niggers are saying i have to pay full price. what is this shit. when did this start happening.
New thread, without the Apple cucks, when?
>>54694547
buy a used LG G for 40$
>>54694659
Is okay to be amazed with the power of the new iPhone 6s.
For more information visit the official website.
>>54694182
Let yourself warm up to it. The display is actually a lot better than the iPhone... whites are not supposed to be a cool, bluish white you're probably used to. Warm white is proper sRGB white. With that being said, if you root, etc. you can use a custom kernel and change the color profile to achieve the whites you are after. Also, perfect blacks more than make up for it in my book.
If you screen has really bad white uniformity, request an exchange. Mine is only okay... one half of the screen is slightly, slightly pink compared to the other. I have just dealt with it because I bought from Huawei directly. Google would let you swap it out.
Really surprised you don't like the front facing speakers that much! Music they're decent... but on YouTube they really stand out imo.
>>54692409
bump, anyone?
>>54694715
Don't get the s4. It's worse. My buddy has one
>>54694715
iPhone SE.
>>54694698
>Androidfags cant even into display quality control.
I currently have an HTC One S on T-Mobile. I want decent specs, removable SD card, and root access. Should I get a GS5? Will any unlocked GS5 work?
New thread, without the oukitel hate, when?
>>54694724
really, the note 4 is bad, in what way? I always hear good things about it
>>54694872
Get an iPhone 6s Plus.
>>54694872
Get a Nexus 6P, the amount of roms out there are limitless, I have one that puts a red and black theme with blood splatters on mine.
>>54694946
This, I also downloaded more ram like a good android user.
Now i have 64GB of ram memory!
is there any way I can upgrade the storage on my 2nd gen Moto X?
>>54688717
Need a phone.
>Country
USA
>Carrier
Not sure yet.
>Wanted features
Rootable, SD card slot, IR blaster
>Budget
$175ish, flexible
>Size
Bigger is better but I don't really care.
>>54695022
iPhone 6s
>>54695042
Pls no
>>54695050
iPhone 6s Plus
>>54695063
Pls no plus
>>54695068
iPad Pro
>>54695083
Pls no Pro
>>54695091
iPad Air
>>54695101
Pls no Air
>>54689841
Using a release day G5 and it's better than my old note 5.
>>54695126
Real men dont use plastic.
Get a iPhone you sissy fag.
>>54695109
iPod Nano
>>54695160
Pls no Nano
>>54695165
iPod Classic
>>54695184
Pls no Classic
What preloaded bullshit is safe to nuke off my redmi 3? It's my first smartphone so I don't know how much I really need any of this stuff.
>>54695160
It's metal you retard. Also that removable battery and the fact that it doesn't dent when I drop it makes it way better than the 6s plus I had that literally broke because I dropped it about 3 inches.
Lg G5 or htc 10?
>>54695291
10 all the way. I love my G5 but if AT&T had the 10 I'd buy it immediately.
>>54695290
>Muh plastic paint.
>3 inches
>Broke
>iPhone
Nice try LG shill
>>54695022
Consider T-Mobile version of Galaxy S5.
>>54688745
Because those were the good smart phones, before all this new age minimalistic bullshit.
>>54695316
It happened. I love my iPad Pro. But iPhone's are ass and the G5 lasts me about 4 days if I swap my extra battery in on the 2nd day. Also I have 1 TB of storage. That's way better than 128 GB of maximum storage on iShit. Also I'm aware the iPad Pro comes in 256 GB. But still 1 TB plus the 32 GB of internal fucks that up super hard.
>>54695390
>1TB
>Carrying an external HDD in your pocket
>>54695436
It's a micro SD card.
>Carrying an iPad Pro in your pocket.
>>54695498
>1TB SD Card
Totally legit
whats the best smartphone i can get for 800 CAD
>>54695656
iPhone 6s Plus
So what's with the Samsung J series and A series? Tried comparing their specs and they're almost the same. I wonder why should I get an A series if J is cheaper.
>>54697219
>Getting midrange phones.
>Ever
>>54697251
So is getting a low range (J series) or a high range (S series) a better deal in general? Is there a problem with midrange phones?
hey guys I want to upgrade my current phone for a Galaxy, I used to own a Galaxy S3 and a S4, are they still good? I probably will wait for the S7 but I'm not sure, what do you think?
I currently use a Xperia S.
>>54697251
they have better batter life and the same cameras, without the retarded glass body.
Who Android N here?
P comfy right now imo
>>54698234
What phone
who /v10/ here?
>>54698269
Nexus 6P
Is the 6P's sub-par build quality an actual issue with owners?
Thinking of buying but the JerryRig bend test on it has made me skeptical.
>tfw got cucked by T-Mobile on the Xperia Z3
I could be playing with Android N right now
>>54698326
It doesn't feel very nice, very cheap metal. Compared to the HTC 10, it feels like plastic.
>>54698444
>cheap metal
lel your fingers don't know how much aluminum costs.
>>54698457
do you shill for free?
>>54698184
Are you referring to the A series?
>>54698470
prove yourself right.
>One M7 has gone full suicidal and eats battery like crazy and kills itself after dropping under 70%
>HTC 10 only an option unlocked because lolat&t
Fuck.
>>54698751
why not $200 Moto G3 2gb/16gb
>>54698849
Because they are fucking awful low end phones and that meme really has to die.
Is Windows Phone dead? The latest Windows Phone (from what I can tell) is the Lumia 950, which released in November of last year. Which wouldn't be bad if Microsoft was like Apple and was the only company making Windows Phones and released new phones once a year, but they're not. Why aren't there more OEMs making Windows Phones and does Microsoft even care anymore?
I haven't been paying much attention to smartphones lately (I stopped caring a lot once I bought my newest phone six months ago), are there any upcoming Windows Phone devices? Any rumors/leaks? Anything specifically coming to Verizon?
>>54688717
Name a better phone then zenfone 2
>>54699053
>Is Windows Phone dead?
Yes
Microsoft even sold Nokia.
What are sd820 phones without front fingerprint scanner except x performance?
>>54699094
fuck off tinfoil memer.
>>54699108
Nigga you don't understand. I just don't need it ON FRONT.
>>54699094
So that jamal can get your fingerprints from the back and can get access to his "found" phone easily.
>>54699119
Ohhhh.
LG G5.
>>54692206
Just got the SE and it feels just as good as the 6s
Camera is the same, processor is slightly faster, retina flash, NFC, better design imo and the battery life is better.
I'd suggest getting the SE if the size doesn't put you off and you want a phone with good battery life and 3D touch, 2nd gen TouchID and selfies aren't that important to you.
(I actually find the slower TouchID on the SE to be better as I can use it as a normal home button if needed)
>>54692459
Get the SE
>>54699147
Anything else? Maybe even chink shit.
>>54692780
You do realise that that post was ironic and that iPhones have some of the longest support cycles on the market?
>>54694261
iPhone SE
>>54694715
iPhone se
>>54695390
no it didn't, the iPhone 6s and 6s+ are extremely durable, not trying to shill I don't even have one
>>54688745
Remembering how great the old HTC interface was
Okay I got the iPhone SE
Ask me shit if you want
>>54699372
Are you happy you could finally afford your first price of ishit?
Will you be shilling it constantly?
Is it depressing being a manlet?
>>54699372
post some sweet camera samples
>>54699372
Good on u m8
How much pussy do you sling on a daily basis?
Do you find it hard to walk down the street whilst batting away 8.5/10's everyday?
I have a rooted Z1 (C903) with the first version of 5.1
Now I have an OTA update to 14.6.A.1.236 but everytime I try and do the OTA it fails I'm guessing because of root - must I download flashtool and install Java and the 1.3gb ftf file just so that I can get the 16mb OTA update?
Is there another way to get the OTA update working?
>pic unrelated
I've finally decided that hate the piece of shit that is Android, and will buy my first ever overpriced iPhone in September.
Should I jailbreak it immediately or enjoy for what it is?
>>54699562
Its unusable without jailbreak hut you can sideload a bunch of shit.
>>54699184
Shiet son unless you live in burger you may want redmi note 3 or the less powerful redmi 3 pro. Both have 4100 battery so expect it to last a long time. Problem is the camera is only average.
>>54699401
I never buy on contract, this is my second iPhone, my last one was a 5 that was still chugging along relatively well (just the improved speed of the SE isn't really that noticeable in normal use), but I wanted a new camera as the one on the 5 got some dust under the lens (which apparently made it eligible for a free replacement, but I didn't know about that until it was too late).
I find the form factor of the SE much more manageable than the 6s, which is why I picked it. You can call me a manlet for that, but I personally find the 5/5s design not only the better of the two, but maybe the best smartphone design ever.
>>54699447
I get my fair share
>>54699434
coming up
my HTC10 is arriving next week, what are some good cases and screen protectors that'll fit nicely into my hands?
>gonna post review when i get it desu
>>54699701
I asked for sd820 phones.
>>54692409
>>54694715
Get a chink with huge battery. Oukitel K6000 Pro, Ulefone Power etc.
>>54699372
How hard is it being a manlet?
>>54700119
Not hard with this phone
5/23/2016 - Monday
5:52 am On FedEx vehicle for delivery
ITS
HAPPENING
>>54700459
Which meme did you fall for?
I've always been too poorfag for a smartphone, plus little need, but now I'm buying one, and I'm going to splurge a little bit so no shitty prepaid Kroger phones.
I'm looking at the Honor 5X, seems solid, is the UI issues something I can fix? I've always wanted to rice a Galaxy since like the S3 but fuck the price, I'd like something I can do similar with.
>>54700491
nexus 6p
>>54700511
Same specs as the Redmi 3 but $65 more expensive?
>>54699078
Big battery chink shit
oi /spg/, the charging port on my htc one m7 died. I need a new phone. I've narrowed it down to:
- Xiaomi mi5 (550AUD)
- LG G4 (450AUD)
- HTC 10 (750 AUD on a goyplan)
All these phones have something wrong with them. G4 is the only one with a removable battery, all three have non-stock roms and the hardware on the g4 is out of date. Whatdo?
>>54699495
How would you kill those rabbits for food? I'm a vegetarian but the Homestead caught my eye. Do you just take them out and then manually stab them or cut their head by tieing them? I'd imagine the animals would be frantic, so as to not cut your self, what would be the proper method?
>>54700761
htc 10 has almost stock android
>>54700832
true but after my one XL and m7 both died in 2 and 3 years respectively I don't think I can hand them more shekels.
>>54699734
>>54700814
you could google it you know.. i'd imagine you chop their heads off with an axe
>>54700860
My m7 still runs strong
>>54700884
mine has a broken camera, broken microphone (that I replaced) and now a broken charging port. My HTC desire is still being used and is still kicking. Buying HTC in 2016 = good goyim
>>54700919
Ah yes camera is a bit hassle, learn to whitescale. And clean the microphone hole. Dunno how ya broke the micro USB port. But I'll get a big battery chinkphone as next upgrade.
If only it had removable battery...
Fucking perfect otherwise. I can't believe it's THAT hard to make a no-compromise phone. Fucking compromise thickness then, people stopped caring about it six years ago.
>>54700919
Excuse the second reply but where did i imply to buy htc. I recommended it bc it's a great phone. I got my m7 early 2014.
>>54701049
>2700mAh battery
>perfect
>>54701067
>battery
>exactly the thing I was complaining about
Reading is hard.
Kinda wanna try one of those chink phones, Redmi Note Pro 3 or Oucucktel. Just has to work on T-Mobile US LTE.
Any suggestions???????
>>54701082
>Redmi Note Pro 3 or Oucucktel. Just has to work on T-Mobile US LTE.
That rules them both out.
>>54701080
Nah the exact thing you were complaining about was the battery not being removable, not the size.
>>54701082
Maybe checkout leagoo and ulephone too. Got called oukitel shill bc of recommending the k6000 pro/premium all the time. Maybe im resposable for the cuckitel shill-part in op. Ah and check the phone on willmyphonework dot net oukitel probably won't work in the us.
>>54701112
>>>54701082 (You)
>>Redmi Note Pro 3 or Oucucktel. Just has to work on T-Mobile US LTE.
>That rules them both out.
Remi Note Pro 3 says it'll work on T-Mobile 3g and LTE
>>54701119
Size doesn't matter as long as battery is removable.
>>54701130
Then call it a day and order it
>>54701134
Nah i would be happy with an 6000 mAh phone. Usually the battery can be swapped if its broken with some skill/force. Swapping the battery bc of needing to do so to get through a day is meh.
>>54701130
Only the "global model" which you have no way to verify is the actual one you are ordering from the chink store.
>>54701161
>>>54701130 (You)
>Only the "global model" which you have no way to verify is the actual one you are ordering from the chink store.
Shiiiiiiit I wonder how I can find a global one.
>>54701160
You could just install a 6k battery. Sure, it wouldn't be pretty, but those are often combined with back covers.
>>54701139
The problem is where to order it. Finding the "global" model. eBay shows no results.
>>54701370
try amazon
>>54701370
ask in /csg/, I think a few Americans bought it.
>>54701446
>>>54701370 (You)
>ask in /csg/, I think a few Americans bought it.
Thanks Anon
>>54701344
I only know zerolemon and it's only for outdated models.
What's a decently capable phone, that's durable and has good battery life?
I've had my Nexus 5 since launch, and it's finally starting to show it's age in the form of hardware failure (mic is intermittent and power button is flaky).
I mostly use my phone for music, browsing, and as a mobile modem for my computer. T-Mobile btw.
Hi /g/, I don't know a lot about smartphones and I have a question. Why do people say the Moto G is such a good phone when you can have (apparently) better choices from chinese brands like Meizu or Xiaomi? What really makes the Moto G such a good phone as everyone says?
>>54699706
>>54699434
1/3
Some are probably gonna come out sideways
>>54702166
Pretty shit lighting today though
>>54701049
>LITERALLY shittiest Xperia line-up
>Calls it perfect
Design is shit. Camera is shit, besides muh millionpixels Exmor RS superautofocus alien stuff. Sreen is not even AMOLED, generic shit. And oh the pricing, it's like 50% more for that shit hardware.
>>54702428
norge?
>>54694515
But it would be slow as fuck
>>54694485
>>54699279
I like 4chan too much
>>54694261
Moto E my nigga
I don't think the 2nd gen is even $100.
Familia I have a nexus 4 and I may upgrade my phone. Should I go for the 6p for 509 euros (I have doubts about the size), 5x for around 300 euros (I tend to use my phones for a long time thus I don't know if this is future proof enough) or an s7 for around 560 euros (Not sure about TouchWiz in the long run) or just wait for the new nexi?
Ps: I'd love a HTC 10 also but I can't justify the 750 euro price desu
>>54702446
I think that is slav-like country (Czech, Slovakia or something similar) or central Europe in general.
I'm looking at an Elephone P9000 at the minute, but I'm not crazy on the MediaTek processor.
Would the Redmi Note 3 Pro be a better option?
I'm currently using an LG G3.
>>54703491
How about you keep using your perfectly functional current phone and stop wasting money on shit you don't need?
>>54703491
The RN3P is a million times better. Elephone is a joke, even for chink standards.
Guys please help
I have a motorola G3 and this shit phone just won't connect to my PC.
My PC won't recognize the drivers it automatically downloads.
What the fuck am I doing wrong
>>54703511
I can spend my money on what I like. The G3 is still great, but 2GB RAM isn't enough and the battery life isn't that great now.
>>54703531
I'll have a think about it, cheers anon
>>54692167
G4 better battery, bigger screen, sd card , swapable battery, better camera
>>54703632
http://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/elephone-p9000,xiaomi-redmi-note-3-pro
SD650>>>MTKP10
4050 mAh>3000 mAh
Root+custom ROMs on the Xiaomi, including AOSP. /csg/ approved.
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones#Under_.24200
