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 March 2016
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones
>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
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES
News:
>ZTE nubia Z11 Max is now official with 6-inch screen, Snapdragon 652
http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_nubia_z11_max_is_now_official_with_6inch_screen_snapdragon_652-news-18682.php
>Teaser image confirms the Samsung Galaxy Note7 name
http://www.gsmarena.com/teaser_image_maybe_confirms_the_samsung_galaxy_note7_name-news-18676.php
>Samsung Galaxy Note7 might not launch running Android N
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note7_might_not_launch_running_android_n-news-18678.php
>LeEco smartphone with SD823 SoC said to be coming this month
http://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_smartphone_with_sd823_soc_said_to_be_coming_this_month-news-18660.php
>Blackview R7 for $169.99 at TomTop until June 20 With Free Shipping
http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/06/07/blackview-r7-169-99-tomtop-june-20/
>Samsung could unveil its first foldable phone at MWC 2017 – Bloomberg
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-unveil-first-foldable-phone-mwc-2017-bloomberg-697117/
>Lenovo Moto G4 Plus review: setting a new standard for value
https://www.androidpit.com/lenovo-moto-g4-plus-review
Previous thread: >>54944913
c>ck
>>54966587
Great post.
bump with good advice
>>54966931
Should I buy the Marshall London?
Should I get a iPhone SE or a Nexus 5X? I use 4chan on my phone alot and the I've heard that unless you buy it music is a bitch and a half to download on the iPhone.
Anyone know when Sony might announce the Z6? I'm asking cause I want to buy the Z5 Compact on amazon and I'm hoping the price will drop.
Is there any free adblockers that work on 32-bit iPhones?
>>54967449
I'd go with Nexus but i'm a dirty thief, so w/e
Who /nexus5/ here?
>>54967530
Me lad. I'm upgrading soon tho
>>54967508
Nobody knows but I wouldn't be surprised if they announce something later this year or the next. Not a z6 but an X compact instead.
>>54967508
the z line has been discontinued and the x line is taking its place (new model to be released in autumn)
>>54967449
just download music from torrents or whatever you use and then transfer it to the iphone with itunes, it's not hard
anyone with an iphone 5S running latest ios? how is it working? I want a small phone but I'm too poor to get the SE
>>54967508
get the new X performance, 5 inch so mid size and comfy to hold, front facing stereo speakers with hi res audio, god like camera, expandable storage, high end specs with amazing display, but I wonder if its still water proof or not
Thinking about getting a used Nexus 6. Are there any other phones that i should be looking at that are 5.7-6" and $200 or less used?
Best android browser?
>>54968009
Chrome.
How is the Galaxy J7?
How about the LG K10?
Is anyone else excited for the ZTE Axon 7?
It seems like a nearly perfect phone for me, aside from being 5.5" instead of 5/5.2".
>>54967682
>5 inch so mid size and comfy to hold
Different anon here. 5" is too big for my tiny hands. Is there anything coming out that's sub 5"? I'm also open to chink phones.
So what are the downsides to a LG G5 senpaitachi?
Stay jelly spg
>>54968433
Why would I be Jelly of this?
Just a go a Nexus 6p. What's the best Facebook app that isn't the base?
>>54968444
What's your SoT?
which replacement screen is the best price to value for an iPhone 5c?
Stupid question. Have a Droid turbo 2 that worked fine before the Android marshmallow update. After the update my phone has become unstable. Apps crash all the time, phone restarts on its own, and the shitty Google updates that were forced on everyone don't even work either. Is there anything I can do? Or do I have a very expensive paperweight??
>>54968485
I read screen on time as total on time.
I understand why I should be jelly now.
But still, I've got a snapdragon 400/ Adreno 305.
I think I was at about 15-20% with 9h of screen on time.
>>54968266
whats the diffrence between the ZTE Axon 7 and axon elite ?
>>54968297
ATE axon mini check it out
>>54968297
Phones from before 2013 were that size. Not anymore. I can't think of anything.
gsmarena phone finder is your best bet
>>54968485
You barely have anything turned on
>>54968470
Use a web browser bookmark and make it as an app icon.
The thought of someone who isn't 45 using the Facebook app is alarming
>>54968582
I use my phone for clover, web browsing, YouTube, texting, facebook messenger, kik, snapchat, taking photos(not very well), and phone calls.
>>54968561
Factory reset. It's always a little risky moving to a new firmware like that and just installing it over the top of everything
>>54968573
Looks like
>7 / elite
>1440p / 1080p
>AMOLED / LCD
>20MP / 13MP
>SD820 / SD810
>6GB RAM / 3GB RAM
>3250mAh / 3000mAh
and some other stuff
>>54968433
What's it like?
>>54968653
Do you know if the zuk z2 is comparable to the 7?
They're the two devices I want the most
>>54968659
It feels good.
>my Nexus 5
3.5 hours SoT on a good day
3 hours average.
>my redmi 3 pro
>13 hours on a good day
>11 hours average
Call time is fantastic too. I lose like 25% for 8 hours
Guys how long do I have to wait for the new Nexus phone? I cracked the fuck out of my Memefone 2 but I'm bearing with it until a suitable replacement comes along. The HTC 10 looks pretty good but I'd like to spend less and I like the Nexus line
>>54968653
the Axon 7 looks like the perfect phone :
-Fucking sexy look
-Front facing speakers
-128GB of internal storage with expandable storage
-6GB ram
-fingerprint scanner on the back
- AMOLED
-decent battery
-high res audio
-good camera
shit android skin though
>>54968780
It has an 820 so I'm guessing it has pretty good Dev support.
Does anyone know if there is an international firmware?
>>54968266
>>54968780
I wonder how much this bad boy is gonna cost
>>54968802
$450 in US
>>54968678
Zuk is smaller/ 1080p
SOC is the same (SD820/ Adreno 530)
No SD on the Zuk
type C 3.1 on Zuk, type C 3.0 on Axon
According to GSMarena, at least.
>>54968780
I agree.
The only thing I don't like is it's a little bigger than I'd like, and it doesn't have a physical camera button, which I almost require after getting used to having one on WP.
>>54967682
original anon here and I like the other anon have little girl hands. I have an htc one m8 with a 5 inch screen and every time I hold it I'm just reminded of how perfect my old iphone 4 was. I'm not open to chink phones though so I'm pretty sure z5c is the best I'm going to get. really doubt they would make anything in the x series smaller. Or even the same size at 1080
>>54968798
>>54968802
also it comes with force pressure screen or something, similar to apple 3D touch, also the screen is the same as samesung.
Alright families. I just started living on my own with my brother and have been paying my phone bill through my father because we are on a family plan. He is charging me and my brother $50 each, but he wont show us the phone bill. Are we getting Jewed and should leave or are we benefitting?
We are with Sprint right now and switched from Verizon last year.
When the fuck are the next Nexus phones being released?
>>54968924
Isnt it usually October
>>54968924
Those fucking things aren't even announced till late fall. And there's almost always a problem with them. The 6p had over heating with the 810 and is huge, the 5x had a lot of software and battery issues that took awhile to get patched out (it's good now)
I'd love to wait it out, but they're almost certainly going to make the high end flagship +5.5 in with no SD slot and the smaller midrange with no storage and an IPS.
Now it's just a matter of trying to figure out how to import a Chinese device
>>549686
I've tried that yet it's still acting up. There's no way to go back to the previous Android update?
Xiaomi mi4 vs Redmi 3 pro (not note)?
I'm looking for a good (and cheap) 5'
>>54969192
Redmi 3 if you want battery life and sd card.
Mi4 if you want overall better specs but no sd and average battery life.
Any recommended phone for $70 and less but able to insert memory cards with more than 32gb?
I'm ok with chink phones.
Good app to customize the lock screen?
>>54968266
Isn't there a way to get good specs and a huge battery?
Oneplus 3 anybody?
>>54971303
Redmi note 3 pro
Galaxy Tab S2 or Galaxy Tab S?
>>54967530
Want a nexus 5x
Currently $279 on eBay unlocked
shit is cash
About to pull the trigger
What say you, /g/?
>>54971409
>Needing to shitpost in a chinkforum to get open bootloader permission
Nah I'm lazy..
Is the redmi 3 with 2 GB ram really that bad? I'm not a heavy user and will probably unlock and put a debloated rom anyway.
>>54971736
It's fine.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Snapdragon-650-Hexa-Core-5-5-2GB-RAM-16GB-ROM/527978_32596106975.html
anyone buy shit from this store/link here? looks legit but I never bought anything from China so I have no idea.
>>54971500
Phone is pretty great, especially at that price point. Mediocre battery life but if you don't spend like 5 hours on your phone in a day go for it.
>>54969192
Neither, wait for ZUK Z2
Literally the only two things either of those devices have over the Z2 is the IR blaster and front capacitive buttons
>>54968397
The main thing that has made me dislike my G5 is the modules as the price of them are rediculous. They work well but are too expensive for me to get
Has anyone tried a ubuntu phone, curious to see what its like
Sup /spg/.
I'm looking for a decent "daily driver" smartphone (web browsing, taking photos, playing music/watching videos, using messengers etc.) under $200 (eastern europe region).
Hey anons whats the best phone used or new for $200 or less?
>>54972503
memememe meme 3 meme
>>54972411
>>54972503
Redmi note 3
>>54972531
>>54972548
But doesn't it not have coverage in the US?
Should I buy the Redmi Note 3 Pro now or the price is getting lower in the following months?
>>54967682
the new sony x perf looks legit
why is it never mentioned in these shitty phone threads? because /g/ likes to fuss over small differences?
>>54973020
because it's Sony and will be overpriced as fuck
what apps did you install on your chink memephone?
matte phone displays when?
>>54972353
will the z2 even get cm support like the z1? Someone on /g/ said that i'll get rom support ootb. I like the look of the mi 5 better but the z2 is cheaper with better specs.
![Screenshot_2016-06-07-22-23-15[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/i0TtqBJ.png "Screenshot_2016-06-07-22-23-15[1].png")
>LG G4
Just grill me now
>>54973303
Disgraceful, familia.
>>54973303
Even worse than my Nexus 5
>>54973303
>xperia ZR
Bad bad battery life
I'm on cm though.
![Screenshot_2016-06-07-22-24-00[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/QI8f9TE.png "Screenshot_2016-06-07-22-24-00[1].png")
>>54973320
>>54973332
Yeah, I have no idea why. I think I'm buying another battery, either that or downgrading and rooting this shit.
>>54973365
Nigger root it and never look back.
t. Owner of a Nexcuck 5
This might not be the perfect place to post this, but it's rather close.
Do you all have any recommendations for a cheap ~6 inch (def. sub-7 in) tablet? It doesn't need to be a phone.
>>54973335
This is like tangible autism
How do you live with that battery life
>>54973418
Nexus 6 or zenfone 3 ultra
>>54973425
It's mostly on standby. So it lives for 1-1.5 days. I charge it every day though just to be sure.
>>54973418
what about the kindle fire tablets? Some of them even have cm support to get rid of that butchered android rom.
>>54973303
Just get a extended battery, Mugen, Seidio, Anker, RavPower, Zerolemon, and Hyperion are the better known brands you can trust.
>>54972291
Shouldn't you be pissing on an iPhone or something?
Damn, Aliexpress ran out of $4 coupons today for new members that use the app. Another delay for the Redmi 3 then...
Does anyone know of a way to unlock a Huawei P9's bootloader without paying 4eur to some random piece of shit developer? Apparently since I'm in europe, I'm not worthy of getting the unlock code from Huawei directly.
Or rather, has DC unlocker been cracked yet? There's no way in hell I'll pay for unlocking my phone.
Anyone knows if white spots on LCD screens are covered by warranty? Does anyone know?
First charge on my moto /g/ 3rd Gen.
Bredy gud?
Also should I charge at 15-20% or let it die?
>>54976272
>>54976272
with modern phones charge them whenever. battery looks good but I'd give it a few days to stabilise and give more consistent results
>>54976272
Let it die completely, then fully charge.
>>54976283
A full discharge then charge is always good to calibrate the % readings accurately.
>>54976283
>>54976297
>>54976310
Alright, thanks anons.
>>54976329
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/a15731/best-way-to-keep-li-ion-batteries-charged/
There's no need to fully discharge unless you want to check stats.
>>54976372
Thanks, anon. So I guess it doesn't matter when the fuck I charge. It was all a meme.
just ordered a redmi note 3 pro,
Anything I should buy with it?
Anything worth downloading? (was thinkingg google keyboard+nova launcher)
Anything in particular that I should think of when getting the device?
thanks
>>54976550
SwiftKey
Clover
Lightning Browser
Is the k6000 premium the only hope for people demanding high capacity batteries with half decent specs?
>inb4 rn3pro
Has half of the k6k premium's ram.
>>54976649
>falling for the ram meme
What the fuck are you gonna do with 6gigs of ram
>>54976661
Chinkphones need huge RAM due to shitty UI
>>54976649
>>54976661
>you knaw gaemz n stuffz.
>>54976550
Are there any good nip phones? Just asking. I'm not buying anything.
>>54976785
What? I dont want to reply this guy.
Fuck you clover.
>using Xperia Z
>the OG ancient first gen
>since 2013 or so
>all the plug-in rubber stoppers fell out
>the backside heats up enough to cook eggs on
>the battery life is half a day
>the internal space is constantly full and demands to be offloaded to the SD card even though I just did it yesterday
>I can't figure out how to Cyanogenmod it
Pls halp
Does anybody have any experience with the CoolPad Porto S? Its the best phone I could find within my budget so I wanna know if its actually good.
>>54973425
My standby time isn't that good either. I plan on buying a new phone this year though.
>>54967111
Literally who?
>>54967449
If you are too dumb to use a phone, get an iphone.
Also if you care about status symbols and your friends are total idiots.
If you like to be productive and do special things on your phone get a nexus.
>>54976761
Nah I've got a pc for that.
this >>54976743 owner of the redmeme note 3 pro claim that the 3gb version idles @1.8gib usage without doing shit. Currently I'm on a 2gb phone and I want to use more than 5 tabs without needing to reload. Aand I want to use my next phone for three years again so 6gb would be nice future proofing.
>>54973425
Im not getting it.
Does the Redmi note 3 pro have the 4g support?
>>54976972
get a new phone
Just rooted my new phone, how do I go about ROMs? What's the best one(s)?
Do you think that ZTE Nubian Z11 Max is going to work for the U.S. market?
>>54977979
lol
They're all made by Pajeets or Eastern European criminals, to harvest all your photos, passwords, credit cards etc.
Unroot it and stick to the stock software. You can't escape the NSA anyway. At least Google/Samsung etc aren't gonna steal your money or blackmail you using your dick pics.
>>54977979
xda-developers.com
It all depends on what phone you have but Cyanogenmod is the most common ROM and most ROMs are just variations on that.
And another note, the battery on my Oneplus One is starting to go to shit, I lose almost 15% per hour. I'm interested in getting the Zuk Z2 when it's released but was the Z1 any good?
I currently have an 8 gb iphone 5s, I think its time to change, I have the money to afford any smartphone I want.
My main cocern is that I don't know if I should wait for the galaxy s8 edge or iPhone 7 so I can choose, currently thinking about getting a galaxy s7 edge
So what do you think /spg/, should I wait or go for it?
>>54978332
Get the Note 4 with the 10,000 mAh zerolemon battery and a 512gb SD card, attach it to the phone with an adapter
Or just wait for the next Note, there really isn't anything else that's going to be better than it
>>54968397
LG G5 has an ocd triggering gap between the module part and the rest of the phone. It accumulates dirt. + The design seems kinda goofy to me
>>54978437
Not all do, but there are QC issues with it.
So /spg/
I have saved up money for the Galaxy S7 and I can't decide between the (SM-G920F) international version or the T-Mobile version with Snapdragon 820 processor. I'm not sure what to buy.
I am seeking advice on which one to buy. Or if I should buy a different phone completely. Money isn't an issue whatsoever as I don't have a budget. Let me know what I should get with the S7 or if I should just go all out and get something else like the LG G5. Thanks anons
>>54978477
buy the exynos model. 820 is chink tier shit
>>54978488
Okay. What phone do you have?
>>54978477
E X Y N O S
X
Y
N
O
S
>>54978505
Why the exynos though?
>>54978374
Thanks bro, I'll check it out
>>54978518
Reason's right fucking there.
>>54978332
Just buy everything then. S7 right now, the ip7 later when it comes out and s8 next year.
>>54978374
>>54978523
Oh, and get the Snapdragon version of the Note 4 if you want the SD card, the Exynos version can't read SD cards above 128 gb
>>54978567
>>54978505
>>54978488
What about a good case? For the S7
I've been living with a slider-phone all these past years (LG GU230) because I've only ever needed it for calls since I do everything else on my PC, but I keep being ridiculed as an old geezer now.
Thinking of buying a ~200 smartphone to begin with. I don't live in the US but I can ship there and I'll get it couriered to me.
Is the Redmi Note 3 Pro still the best choice for that price area? Where can I buy it?
Any opinions on that Blackview R7 in the news section of the OP too?
>>54978595
Spigen neo hybrid.
will a snapdragon 810 be problematic if I don't play games? is overheating really this big of a problem?
>>54978907
There's a reason why the Apple iPhone 6S Plus is the best mobile device on the planet by any metric.
New Android, what apps do I go about uninstalling?
>>54979011
The ones you won't use.
>>54966557
Is this the right thread to ask for recommendations ?
I'm in the gypsy part of Europe, and am looking for something like Moto G XT1541. Retailers here only sell the 1GB RAM / 8GB storage version and that's a huge turn off. If I order from the US, taxes and shipping would make it cost as much as 5X, so it's not worth it.
Can you recommend something similar as specs, quality and price ?
>>54979029
Do you not have access to Amazon or eBay, even from a neighboring country?
I have a G5, is the 6P better?
>>54979100
No it isn't.
>>54978952
:( i am too poor
Could anon with cm13 s3 screenshot usb notification on bar? Screen is broken i can't see anything
>>54977613
I'm using a phone with 1gb of ram and I don't have any issues at all.
>>54977659
What is this 1000mAH?
>>54979029
Just bought this model and it just werks for shitposting
No normiebook tho
>>54978907
Depends on the phone. Newer 810 phones do fine, but the early ones to come out had issues with overheating and throttling. If you're getting a 6P or something newer you should be fine though.
my parents got me a nokia 520 about a year ago, which i really don't like because it uses windows phone which is pretty shitty and it doesn't have support for a lot of apps. what's a similar phone (cpu Dual-core 1.0 GHz, 512mb ram, camera 5mp 720 30fps) that runs android and is cheap? i don't need a high end phone.. just one that doesn't get stuck
also are chinkphones good in general?
>>54979546
Budget?
Redmi note 3 pro is gud
>>54979546
also i don't play games on the phone. i don't do anything fancy. i mostly browse the web and check twitter. also i might check pdfs and stuff
>>54979569
yeah budget. i live in the third world and don't have much money. i'm making 120$ a month.. so spending something like 70$ would be nice. but i don't really know about phone prices
>>54967530
Feels good.
>>54969192
Mi4c if anything, not the Mi4.
>>54970724
HT7 PRO/HT3 PRO.
>>54972252
HK Goldway on Ali is cheaper and more trustworthy.
>>54976550
Case and screen protector. Apply for unlock if you haven't already.
>>54978691
Yes, buy it on Ali on shop I mentioned above, best bang for the buck currently. R7 is OK but not nearly as strong.
>>54979600
>>54979546
HT7 PRO/HT3 PRO, UMI Touch X, or Cubot Note S.
All around $70-$80.
>>54979853
>Yes, buy it on Ali on shop I mentioned above, best bang for the buck currently
I see, thanks. I got a case from somewhere else, but is it worth getting the extras from that seller?
>>54979467
2300
No idea why its so fucked.
>>54980343
Nah, standard bundle is fine.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/spg/311331_32602840179.html
>>54979745
How is it? I plan upgrading from nexus 4.
>>54973303
G4 here too, even on a bad day( intensive usage) it reaches more than 3 hours SoT.
Try replacing the battery
Is the Xiaomi Note 3 Pro 3GB/32GB still good value. I've been thinking of buying it from here: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Prime-32GB-ROM-Metal-Body-Fingerprint-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-650/311331_32602840179.html
Currently I have a Galaxy SIII International, but I broke it's screen and since the screen replacement costs the same as a second hand SIII, I started looking around.
Are there any new phones that beat this one in the same price range.
Also how is the BlackView R7 doing with software, because I see a good development comunity for Xiaomi but nothing really for BlackView (not that I searched much).
>>54979524
I'm considering xperia z5c
>>54979897
Yep. Heard cubot note s is decent. Huge battery and okay for every day usage.
Any LG G5 users here? Hows performance?
>>54980696
I looked into it but I've decided to buy Nexus 5x instead. It's a much more balanced device.
Biggest xn3p cons for me:
-shitty camera
-shitty firmware
If you don't care about camera at all and you're also ok with waiting for a proper cyanogenmod release, get it.
>>54980732
Nowhere near close to the performance of the Apple iPhone 6S Plus.
>>54980740
Yes but the Nexus is a lot more expensive
>>54980732
It's a snapdragon 820 w/ 4GB, so performance is excellent and the same as most other flagships. Just got quite as good as the S7 Exynos 8890.
>>54980745
does any android compare?
>>54980756
I normally only buy a new phone when my old one is no longer serviceable, that's like 2 years. Xiaomi is ~$200, Nexus is ~$250. I wouldn't say it's that much more expensive for what you're getting.
I ordered a xiaomeme redmeme meme 3 pro and am currently trying to apply for a bootloader unlock code. They're asking for a reason, what should I say?
Is battery life on the Nexus 6p supposed to be this awful? I get about 3h SOT.
>>54980858
Nexi phones will always have shit battery life
This is why you buy Xperias aka Nexi with SD slots
>>54980858
Normal if you have loads of social shit apps running all the time. Otherwise no.
>>54980878
Aka overpriced Xiaomis
Is this phone any good?
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Letv-Le-1-Pro-X800-5-5-2560x1440-Snapdragon-810-Octa-Core-Mobile-Phone-4G/311331_32668127071.html
>>54980850
>I don't want to be meme'd anymore
>>54980887
>chinkshit
top kek
>>54980878
Sony battery life is massively overrated and they get updates 6 month late, even slower than Samsung. Some "nexus" that is.
Well in that case, what are some trusted cheaper USB powerbank brands? I've never had any issues with Anker batteries, are their banks any good?
>>54966557
>>54976649
>Is the k6000 premium the only hope for people demanding high capacity batteries with half decent specs?
>>inb4 rn3pro
>Has half of the k6k premium's ram.
Bumo
>>54980850
>I am a developer and I need to unlock the phone to modify it
Something like that, they don't really care.
>>54980889
>SD810
No.
the Le2 is already out too.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CB4YTTVtveg
>>54976015
still asking for this
>>54981354
http://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/general/step-step-guide-to-unlock-bootloader-t3150616
>>54981225
OK, so which is better the meme 3 pro or the LeEco Le le le 2
>>54981466
The Apple iPhone 6S Plus.
>>54981466
Le2, but it is also much more expensive. also, it has no 3.5mm headphone jack which is just retarded.
The RN3P the best phone for the value atm.
>>54966557
Should I?
>>54981427
Thanks, but as i said
>unlock a Huawei P9's bootloader without paying 4eur to some random piece of shit developer
the above method doesn't really work. I don't trust some lithuanian group enough to input my payment details on their site to get an unlock code.
>>54981551
Meme'd and shilled hard
>>54981551
which site is this?
>>54981520
>no 3.5mm headphone jack
What the fuck?
>>54981520
Actually it's cheaper:
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Letv-LeEco-Le-2-X620-MTK6797-Deca-Core-FDD-LTE-Cell-Phone-Android-M-5/311331_32661960193.html
The only thing that keeps me away is the software support. Is there an active development comunity for this brand/phone?
>>54981551
You should get the 32gb 3gb ram version.
>>54981551
>2gb version
Fuck no.
>>54981623
Yes, but that's the 3GB version. it has a 4GB and 6GB versions as well.
Not sure how active the development community is with this brand though. they're a big company in China but not sure how popular they are in the US.
>>54981616
iPhone 7 supposedly won't have one as well if the rumors are to be believed.
>>54981595
Go on.
>>54981605
Gearbest
>>54981637
>>54981640
Why? Looks like there's literally no point in buying the 32gb version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwdtJHs8xkk
>>54981707
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLZk-XrinBU
wrong video.
>>54981707
Because MiUi is RAM-hog that takes 900MB to itself. so your'e essentially operating with 1GB RAM.
If your'e a casual user, maybe it will be enough. but running multiple apps in the same time might get laggy.
Also, geartbest a shit. they lie about items in stock and shipping takes forever.
It's cheaper on Ali with a good, verified /csg/ shop.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/spg/311331_32602824288.html
>>54981707
My three years old m7 has 2gb ram and needs to reload tabs quite often.
>>54980623
I wouldn't recommend it on the battery alone. However, the phone itself is one of the best I've ever used.
>>54981770
>>54981778
Aren't there roms that reduce the ram consumption? I'm not exactly a casual user but I've been living with a HTC Desire X for quite some time.
Are you guys sure Aliexpress isn't a scam?
>>54981770
Okay, they don't sell with DHL shipping to italy.I don't feel comfortable waiting a month for a 200€ cellphone.
>>54981911
>>54981878
It would take just as long with Gearbest, not to mention that DHL will cost you even more with their BS custom fees.
>>54968433
Some phones are just better than others. I feel sad. At least I have cool drain screen-shots, right? Get on my level
>>54981964
How?
Don't forget this beauty.
>>54982001
Ask Sony? I have no clue
>>54982003
Sorry but that's just ugly and cheap looking. Also Asus never update their shit.
>>54981939
So, I buy it and I wait?
So Which color do you guys prefer on a samsung s7 edge? I'm getting one.
I rank them like this:
>Black
>Gold
>Silver
>>54982003
>non-nexus android devices
that's literally worse than buying last year's iphone
>>54982001
I'd also like to point out that airplane mode was on because I was investigating an other issue. What a well functioning device it is.
>>54982038
Unless they'e shipping from their EU warehouse there isn't much choice. gearbest sends from China too and it takes time.
>>54982067
Don't get edge, get the regular one. The edge gimmick is uncomfortable.
>>54982067
Can vouch for black looking fantastic in person.
>>54982113
I guess asking here saved me something
I searched a bit more and found an italian android forum where they shared a coupon for a site that sends the phone within 10 days of the order. they also guarantee two years of warranty and free screen and silicone cover.
>>54982261
Mind to share? I'm Italian.
>>54982261
Good on you. don't forget to request unlock code and all that jazz (unless it comes with the global rom already).
>>54982301
http://forum.telefonino.net/printthread.php?t=1121074
Here
http://www.spemall.com/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-4G-LTE-Smartphone-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-650-5-5-Inch-1920x1080-pixels-Screen-Dual-Cameras-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM_g.html#
Use the coupon on checkout.
>>54982334
uhhh you need an unlock code? To whom do I have to ask?
>>54973020
Because sony won't add RAW support, and won't adopt google camera api 2, and their image processing is horrible. Sony phones always have the best sensors, but can't even match the iphone in quality, even though iphones have garbage ass 1/3" sensors
Also it's time to jump on the 1440p train, meme or not. 1080p just doesn't look as good
whats a good phone plan if i only use like 1 or 2gb of data per month
>>54966557
Does anyone know anything about the note7 being equipped with a britecell sensor? I thought the s7 would get it already but they went with isocell
>>54982351
Only if you want to flash a different ROM, because some shops sell a ROM with some adware and Chinese popups. but maybe that Italian shop doesn't do that.
Best bet it to ask that shop beforehand.
>>54982351
http://www.androidiani.com/forum/modding-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-snapdragon-version/
Since your'e Italian, that might help.
>>54982088
>>54981964
This isn't a problem on the Apple iPhone 6S Plus.
>>54966557
im on a nexus 5 and i've loved it for years but its showing its signs of aging. My problem in upgrading is I have a very specific wants in a phone. QI charging is a must. back button the the left is also a must. I dont really want an iphone clone (goophone). the ability to mod/root is a must must must. Am I stuck on nexus5 until i die?
>>54982567
It is though. IPhone battery sucks ass.
>>54982463
Thanks. I thought I had to unlock the bootloader but it looks like this isn't the case.
>bought Z3 in january 2015
>battery went from 3 days heavy usage to 1 day barely any usage
>speakers lost half the volume
>screen stopped responding on certain places
Sent it to the shop, hoping warranty will cover it but I think Im done with sony for now. Shame, it was such a beautiful phone when I bought it.
>>54982620
>Goophone
Literally what
Are there any taxes If I buy meme note 3 pro from ali express? I'm in europe.
>>54982957
Which part?
>>54982957
What country?
>>54982777
Users of the Apple iPhone 6S Plus with AppleCare will not experience these problems.
>>54983009
Italy
>>54983046
>Import duty rates in Italy generally range between 0% and 17%, depending upon the item. However, duty isn’t levied if the value of the goods is under €150.00
>Sales tax 22% if item exceeds €150.00
>>54983046
>>54983103
>For imports into Italy, there are minimum thresholds below which duty and VAT are waived.
>Duty is not charged if:
the FOB value, i.e. the value of the goods excluding shipping and insurance cost, does not exceed €150
>VAT is not charged if:
>the FOB value, i.e. the value of the goods excluding shipping and insurance cost, does not exceed €22
http://www.dutycalculator.com/country-guides/Import-duty-taxes-when-importing-into-Italy/
So if it's more than €150.00, your'e f'd.
>>54983103
I guess I'll wait for the price to go under 150€ then.
Thanks.
>>54982957
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3-Pro-Prime-32GB-ROM-Metal-Body-Fingerprint-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-650/32598227866.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201602_5_10017_507_401,searchweb201603_3&btsid=997bed20-405f-4dcf-a972-c9c25e5f55f6
Choose seller's shipping method.
I am thinking of buying one myself, havent tried it personally but this shop has good reputation.
>Paranoid Android is back for Nexus and Oneplus phones
Oh jesus fucking christ
>>54983046
Dude read the fucking post, there's a guy who posted a working shop with secure EU shipping
[spoiler]Meaning that if Customs asks for tax, the seller pays for it.[/spoiler]
>>54983145
There has to be a shop in Italy that sells them locally. In my tiny European country there are local retailers who has them in their shops so no need to wait for shipping or pay customs. try to find an Italian mobile phone shop that has it.
>>54983022
and pay 4 time the price
>>54983283
>>54983265
Yeah, I am weighing my options, seeing if I can save a few bucks. Thanks for the replies.
