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-$300 as of March 2016
https://wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones
>Post a mini-review of your phone
>Discuss upcoming and current models
>Ask for help related to phones
>Tell us how much shekels you spent on good/bad phone
>Shill your Xiaomi
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES
News:
>5.5-inch HTC Nexus phone codenamed Marlin has its specs leaked
http://www.gsmarena.com/55inch_htc_nexus_phone_codenamed_marlin_has_its_specs_leaked-news-19141.php
>Blackberry working on three new devices codenamed: Neon, Argon, and Mercury
http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_working_on_three_new_devices_codenamed_neon_argon_and_mercury-news-19144.php
>Galaxy Note 7 will have an iris scanner, leaked front panel shows
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note7_will_have_an_iris_scanner_leaked_front_panel_shows_-news-19140.php
>Samsung officially releases unlocked Galaxy S7 and S7 edge in the US
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_officially_releases_unlocked_galaxy_s7_and_s7_edge_in_the_us-news-19136.php
>Android N is Android Nougat, Google reveals
http://www.gsmarena.com/android_n_is_android_nougat_google_reveals-news-19138.php
>Meizu MX6 renders surface online
http://www.gsmarena.com/meizu_mx6_renders_surface_online-news-19135.php
>Revisiting The OnePlus 3: sRGB, Memory Management, & More
http://www.anandtech.com/show/10445/revisiting-the-oneplus-3
>Samsung Galaxy S7 Active review
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s7_active-review-1457.php
Thanks anon >>55340273 for the new /spg/ OP images.
Dude elemental x kernel with stock ROM does wonders. Went from 3.5 SOT to almost 5.5. This is on my 5x.
Question: what stops my phone from dozing? First night with custom kernel, slept around 3am and got up around 11am.
someone tell me something good/bad about nokia asha 210 or 205.
>>55349319
That 5.5in nexus sounds bretty good. What are the chances it won't cost more than ~400$?
>axon 7 has shitty bezels
Literally D R O P P E D
Can gooks get anything right?
Is the Moto X Pure a good phone for someone that doesn't care and has never had a smartphone before?
>>55349710
Yeah probably.
>>55349746
Thanks man phones seem too complicated for me I just wanna browse the web on it and send fun messages
>>55349865
It's pretty big at 5.7" so if that's your new smartphone bear that in mind. maybe play with it in a shop if you have the chance to see how it feels. pretty good specs otherwise.
>>55349965
>>55349865
first* smartphone
What are the chances the 128 gb storage option in the new nexus is <$500?
>>55349984
Impossible. $600 if lucky.
>>55349984
0
Just get a phone with a microsd slot and get a $30 128GB 70MB/s microsd card like a normal human being.
Should I trust the chinks with my fingerprints?
Cheapest phone(s) that can record 1080p 60fps that isn't an iPhone?
Guys I'm planning to buy a backup phone and so far I've been thinking of getting these 3. http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=7855&sSearch2=j7&idPhone2=7870&idPhone3=7590
>>55350215
Just get a $70 zte warp elite. This is a fucking backup phone, jesus.
Any chink CDMA phones?
>>55350293
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0163800S4
>>55350357
>https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0163800S4
How durable is this phone? Can you root it?
>>55350489
Durability is good, screen has GG 3 and is very resistant to scratches, so much that I never bought a screen protector for it. I've had one for about two months.
Well, it's been done. Few reasons why i went with this over other devices:
Screen: People made a big deal out of this. Got to play with one in hand and it's really not bad. you have to concentrate really fucking hard to make out any sort of play with the pentile display. Yes, the colors are saturated as fuck just like nearly every other amoled screen, but with the new oxygen OS update, you can make it just as yellow as any ips display. personally i liked the saturation, so i probably won't touch it.
-Capacitive buttons: The layout is completely customizable and that's fantastic. Just blank dots for both sides. The only other device that has their button layout the same is xiaomi on the mi5, but thanks to being chinks their LTE bands don't work on Tmobile.
Ports: Headphone jack on the bottom. No other phone i was looking at does this, and it's really fucking smart as most people put their phones in their pocket top first. Heard a lot of stories of headphones getting got because of the placement of the jack in their pockets.
Network compatibility: Phone has complete compatibility with Tmobile's LTE networks unlike the first iteration device which only works on band 4. Wifi strength is also a step above the first phones, so finding reception should be even easier for me.
Price - Shits only 40 dollars more than what i paid for my Oneplus One for 2 years ago. For the price of one samshit or HTC device, i've gotten 2 that'll last me till at least this time next year.
yes, well done oneplus, well done. HOWEVER:
-64 gb storage only, no fucking sd slot. fuck you
-the preinstalled "screen protector" doesn't even cover the whole screen. as retarded as that sounds.
Got it with the karbon case, it'll be here next week if i'm lucky. first thing i'm gonna do now is find a third party protector that doesn't suck absolute dick.
>>55350200
Even the 3 year old Xperia Z1 would do, better to trust reliable flagships than any midrange with meh components
>>55350927
So they finally made this chinkshit+ phone worth its price?
>>55349708
>axon 7 has shitty bezels
72.2% screen area according to GSMArena. The S7 is 72.1%. Unless you mean the black border area which is a real eyesore.
Not the greatest but that's probably the price for having the speakers on the front. Looks good to me but I'm looking to hear more about the battery life.
>>55351104
Nearly identical to the htc 10 in terms of specs sans the screen and sd card slot. oneplus 3 actually feels nicer to hold in the hand after comparing both. little more than half the price since oneplus doesn't charge tax and the htc 10 with tax shoots up to around 760 dollars.
>>55351183
Only thing I dislike is the lack of 1080p 60fps and the necessity for their stock to get rapid charge
>>55351233
these things piss me off too, but honestly for 300-400 dollars off of the competition, plus the fact that oneplus devices are developer havens, I'm willing to compromise.
Which i will admit sounds absolutely terrible when you take into consideration their motto is "never settle"
>>55349372
My 3 year old Z1 has better battery life than that on stock
With constant usage too.
I want a Note. Will the 6(7?) be worth it or should I get a cheaper 4/Edge?
If it matters: I've never used Android and I expect to use the stylus a lot.
>>55352094
>will note 7 be worth it
i mean maybe to previous note owners. if you've never used android, you're not going to be bothered by a lack of sd card support or the smaller battery for sure. note 5's new go for about 520 these days. note 7 will most likely hit 800-900 or somewhere close to that considering the s7 edge's price
I can't decide between meizu mx5(16gb version) or xiaomi redmi 3 pro. Here is as I see it.
MX5:
>better camera
>better screen
>slightly better processor
>better speakers placement
redmi note 3 pro(the 3gb ram, 32 gb rom version):
>better battery
>better price(30 less euro )
>more memory storage (although this is not a big deal to me)
>MIUI
The main thing that makes me hesitant is the fact that I dont know if FlymeOS sucks, cause even though I would take the meizu for the specs, I've had an mi4 and I liked MIUI a lot.
What would you guys do? opinions?
>>55347463
tl;dr what should my charging habits be to maximise battery life?
Also, wired or wireless?
>>55352094
Wait for the seventh Note, there isn't going to be a sixth. Wait to see what features are there first, then decide whether it fits or not. Personally I'd wait, mostly because of Samsung Pay, SD slot and hopefully an improved stylus, though that the rumoured battery life might be worth it not having an easily removed battery
Any opinions on the Wileyfox Spark X?
https://www.wileyfox.com/sparkx/
Seems like a good budgetphone for what it offers, 2GB ram, warranty since it's not directly a ''chinaphone''. MTK 6735 which is performing somewhat better than the 410, which already runs pretty smooth on the Moto G3 from what I've seen. It also has apparently a nice texture on the back.
, my second option would've probably been a Moto G Plus since it comes with a 3.0 charger.
>>55352440
I've heard it's for the best when you let the phone just discharge to about 10% and then charge it, also keeping it in the charger too long isn't good for the battery either.
Just don't sweat it, keep the thing on airplane mode when going to bed ( <1% battery loss overnight ).
>>55349578
none
>>55349984
none
>>55352428
Fuck, its between mx5 and redmi note 3 pro, not redmi 3 pro
also bump
>>55352779
Chinkshit
>>55349319
Anime website!
>>55352811
you should totally dedicate professionally to giving advice man!
>>55349319
How long until blackberry makes a relevant phone?
Thinking about making the jump to Android from iOS.
Should I pick up an S7 now?
Or wait and see if the S8 actually has the rumored 4k screen?
>>55353439
The S series are just bad memes
Wait for the Note 7
4k screen is a gimmick unless you're ass up in the even more gimmicky VR meme
A friend broke his phone and asked me to give him my old one, so I tried to charge to see if it worked.
It's an old Xperia so there's a little light that appears if the phone is charging.
I tried to charge it with 6 different cables and 2 different blocks but I couldn't get the light to work more than half a sec.
Most of the time it would just flash once, no matter how much I moved the cable inside the port.
Do you guys know what's the problem / how to fix it?
>>55353529
It's fucked.
Crack it open and have a squiz.
>>55350927
Most important, how's the battery. Are you satisfied with it? 3000mAh is nothing.
This is an emergency /spg/,
I touched my brand new smartphone with my hand when I was writing a document and a bit of ink smeared on the side. It's probably plastic - also conveniently white, so as everyone can see that fucking blue smear on it from miles away.
How do I fix this mess? I tried rubbing it with my hand also some fabric with soapy water but nothing had happened.
It's just a Huawei chinkphone, but it is precious to me. Help pls.
>>55353744
Christ, how dumb can you be?
Get a piece of cotton and dab it in some rubbing alcohol (or acetane if it comes to it, but I don't really recommend it, as it can be very harsh), and rub your phone hard.
>>55352678
>rose gold
>rose gold on black
Lads, I'm fucking bummed that Windows Phone has no apps.
Seriously, if the app game was up to par with Android, I'd fucking buy a Windows Phone tomorrow
>>55353889
Not him, but I kinda like it - it reminds me of something older.
>>55353605
So I let it charge for 1 hour without touching it even though the light wasn't working, and it works now. I guess that the battery was so low that turning the light needed too much power.
It works now anyways.
What's /spg/'s thoughts on the Huawei P9? I've never really been into smart phones but I'm looking for a new one to replace my IPhone 5s and the P9 has took my interest. I'll be using EE as my provider and am from Britain. I was either going to purchase the P9 or wait to see what the IPhone 7 brings to the market since am alittle intimidated by the switch from IOS to Android, but any advice is appreciated.
>>55354228
my dad just got P9 Lite and it's quality is top tier, plus EMUI is really nice.
Has anyone here ever got a bottle of fusso oleophobic coat and tried to fill in scratches with it?
Seriously considering trying it on my S7.
>>55354647
It's snake oil
Salama thread?
>>55353460
>edge
Why.jpg
>>55353744
Gonna need some pics
>>55353889
It's supposed to be copper. The white version has rose gold or something.
>>55354977
>>55354993
>>55355008
Byebye, Peter Pan.
Replacing my Iphone 4 finally.
And yes white devils we have Moto G4 Plus in India already :)
>>55355133
It's a feature
>>55353821
When I get home I'll definitely try that thanks!
>>55355214
I would, but my phone is not able to take a picture of itself.
>>55355008
>image.jpg
Truly a cuck
>>55349319
>Marlin
Where the fuck have I heard that name before? It sounds extremely familiar.
f droid apps what should i get? I only have newpipe and vlc
I used to have a Xperia SP, i quite liked it, but it got stolen.
Anyway, im looking for a cellphone that can handle some decent 3d graphics without crashing every 5 minutes, like my old one did, as i like emulating.
Good phones for that duty?
>>55351887
Well good for you m8
>>55356306
Probably the ZTE Warp Elite. It has 2GB of RAM, 4-core A53 @ 1.2 GHz, and a 3,000 mAh battery which are all good things to have for emulating console vydias.
>>55355671
It's a fish
Is there any open source phone I can buy?
Looking for a new phone..
>location
Germany, import via netherlands possible
>budget
Max. 400
>size
5-5.5"
>storage
16/32GB + SD or 64/128
>performance/usage
Browsing, chat, music (!), some vids, good cam is bonus
Should be at least 3GB RAM + performance of SD 650 or 625 or comparable
>battery
The bigger the better. If the phone can't get me comfortable trough a whole workday from 10:00 to 20:00, it's useless. At least 3000mAh.
>connectivity
good wifi, LTE 800, 1800, 2600
>software
Near stock android or custom rom
Options i looked into: OP3, ZUK Z2, RN3P, R3P, R3S, P9Lite.
Should i get one of these? Should i wait for Nexus which will probably have a shit battery?
Should i wait for that mysterious new Xiaomi "markw"?
>tfw the perfect phone doesn't exist and never will
Why even live..
Question please!
I'm running a nightly CyanogenMod 13 on my S4 GT-I9505.
Looking for alternatives, other ROMs to try. I like CM but there are some little faults, while waiting for a stable.
Any input? A lot of sources points to AOKP or MIUI.
Is Android good? Can I modify it?
>>55357125
Xperia Z5
>>55357161
It's fluid, gets updates quickly, and a great app store, however it's closed source so you need to root it to be able to modify it.
Also If you like to manage your files your going to have to root it to access the file manager.
>Hong Kong
>3
>Other than standard features, pretty heavy gaming. Shironeko in particular is reportedly clunky at times even on S7
>~HKD 4000
>Below 6 inches
>>55357240
Where on earth do you want to buy the Z5 for 400€?
>>55357280
Is it hard to root it? Do you recommend? Can I get rid of the default apps that come with it?
>>55353821
It actually worked anon, thank you so much! There's still a slight blueness there, but it's invisible unless you inspect it from very close. I'm planning on buying some rubbing alcohol later (the pharmacy was closed wtf) maybe it'll get rid of that bit of blue even, as I used acetane.
>>55357125
Looking for the same. Only hope is the k6000 premium.
Installed Exodus on my G3 after being shocked at how unusable and slow some butchered up version of the official LG marshmallow software was. Thank god for people with lots of spare time who port new AOSP versions to all these "old" phones.
I just wish I could get rid of the fourth softkey, it's totally redundant and there doesn't seem to be an xposed module that does the trick.
>>55352779
Ye like miui? Well strapped ahead for redmi note 3 then. Performance overall is amazing, battery's pretty great. Only lacking in camera, speaker placement is quite meh but the quality is umph, lack fast charging but manageable with that kind of battery since you'll probably charge a day after.
Overall i like it. Oh yeah bretty nice metal build too if you into that.
>To say that OnePlus's new sRGB mode provides a substantial improvement in display accuracy would be an understatement. The display has gone from being the most inaccurate display that I've seen in years, to being among the most accurate displays that we have on record. Gone is the ghastly blue shift, and even in the standard display mode OnePlus has toned that down significantly. The gamut matches sRGB very well, and both greyscale and color reproduction is right on target.
- Anandtech
Samsung shills BTFO
>>55357593
Looks decent on paper, but i don't know shit about Oukitel and i heared that some other phone has or had some huge software flaw.
Also, how about updates? If i spend 400 on a phone i don't want to bother the next 2-4 years other than maybe a battery replacement.
Oneplus let us down, Nexus did, too.. what next? Ultra thin Redmi 4 with 2000mAh?
Google Cardboard is ushering in the waifu age
>>55357696
>Samsung shills BTFO
Retard. OP3 display comes from Samsung.
Are chinkphones like Mi5 really high end competitors or are you memeing me?
Nexus or mi5?
>>55357391
So far 6.0 hasn't been able to be rooted, so you'll need 5.0. I recommend because it fluid and doesn't lag at using a two year old phone rn on 6.1 and don't see any stutter. On the bright side I heard that the newest version 7.0 will let you remove some system apps.
Just picked this up for $75 as a backup since I had to take my 6S in for repair.
Has LTE, a nice screen and runs CM13 smoothly; the only real downside is the shitty battery but I already ordered a new genuine one for $8.
>>55358060
>Taken on an iPhone
Fucking hell
>>55356170
Clover.
>>55357125
>>55357291
Mi5, OP3, Le 2 X820.
>>55352678
Where can I buy one. Are they only in brick and mortar store in the UK or can I buy one online. I had no luck when I was googling
>>55357125
Perhaps go for the Moto G 4 Plus. it has good specs, looks fine and has quickcharging which is great. besides that it 'll save you some dosh.
>>55358484
Not released yet, it's supposed to come out in august or so.
Is it actually just bamboo?
>>55358566
What phone is this?
>>55358060
>buy a "new" OEM battery from amazon
>comes all scratched up, worn, contacts are corroded
>can't return due to stupid laws regarding shipping lithium ion batteries
welp
>>55358643
>op3
I need a case and i really dont like the official carbon fiber one, and 0,5mm wooden bamboo case isnt the most durable
>>55357826
bumping my question
>>55357826
>>55358725
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2jav7UdQtE
>>55358758
>if you try to break something, it will break
Okay.
>>55358799
>phones don't fall on the ground
>>55358878
did he do a drop test
>>55358878
>glass cracking is the same as bending a phone in half.
>>55358725
Low quality chinkshit
That's how they get the prices down
Would the Nexus 5X be a good replacement for a Z3 thats breaking?
>>55357697
It looks that good on paper that I can't be bad imo. After some failed attempts by the community to release a decent cm version for the k6k pro Oukitel themself released a bug free cm thing.
>>55358670
It's all plastic
>>55349710
Yes, but it's big. If you want to hold your phone comfortably in one hand, Moto X Pure is exactly the opposite.
>>55357853
So the OP3 is uncucked now?
>>55359264
Battery life still sucks and still no microsd but it's at least not a 3/10 anymore. It's a solid 6.
So what is the best 400$ max Android smartphone?
5,5" is complete max, 4,7" is lowest I can go
I was looking at OnePlus3, as it seems really good
Any other picks?
![lgg5reports-1[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/JSdgsxl.png "lgg5reports-1[1].png")
What's the consensus on the LG G5?
It seems like the only decent new phone with a replaceable battery and microsd slot.
I know there are some reported build quality issues, however I don't really care about body misalignments or the "feel" since I'd be getting a case anyway.
>>55359046
Tbh i don't really want an Oukitel, but if it werks...
>>55359826
So buy it. End of story.
>>55359826
>>55359874
Locked bootloader on US versions and no root yet are another downside
>>55359962
main dealbreaker for me
also whether the bootloop problem comes back (from the G4)
s7 or s6 or s6 edge? How is the battery of the s6 holding up when you do usual stuff like shitposting, listening to music and browsing a bit on the internet?
>>55354228
Pls help :(
>>55360080
The battery in S6 family is known to be shit. If you can afford it, buy the S7.
>>55354228
>>55360210
It's a very good phone. Not the performance beast, but the rest is top tier. Buy it if you don't mind chink UI.
>>55354228
Its okay. It's currently discounted to 320€ and unbeatable at that price, but make sure to get the 4gb ram 64gb storage version. Dunno wether we'll see cm for it or not.
>>55360503
wasn't planning on getting an expensive phone like that again honestly, but the s7 looks incredibly tempting for the next 3 years or so.
>>55360544
Given how fragile it is you'll be very lucky if it lasts a year.
I honestly regret getting mine I'm constantly scared to use it, even light contact with a key left 2 deep scratches in the screen.
Just updated to marshmallow, I thought it was supposed to turn my Galaxy S5 notification bar white and blue like the s6 and 7 but it's still this fucking hideous blue and green.
Is there any way to change the color besides rooting it?
>>55360639
flash CM13, it's the only way you can have not-shitty software on this phone
QUICK /g/ I'M FROM /mu/ AND I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT TECHNOLOGY
I'M GETTING A NEW PHONE IN AN HOUR AND I DON'T WANT A GALAXY OR IPHONE, WHAT DO I GET?
I currently have an HTC one m7 that I like a lot and I want to be a fashionable snowflake
no meme responses please
>>55360639
Install a custom ROM, duh. Lots already that allows you to change the colors even on touchjizz
>>55360713
Galaxy S7 is the best phone around right now. Buy Edge version if you like to draw eyes.
>>55360516
I don't think I'll mind the UI, I can adapt and get used to it, but I've never touched an android phone before so I'd take it I could change the UI via rooting it, right?
>>55360526
Yeah the pricing for it isn't bad at all, but what do you mean by cm? Sorry if this is a really stupid or easy question but I've never really been to interested in smartphones until I need a new one now.
>>55360713
If you're a richfag get a HTC10 they're fairly slick looking and way better than M8 or M9's
>>55360758
>I don't think I'll mind the UI, I can adapt and get used to it, but I've never touched an android phone before so I'd take it I could change the UI via rooting it, right?
You can install another launcher, like Nova, and have almost stock Android experience.
>Yeah the pricing for it isn't bad at all, but what do you mean by cm? Sorry if this is a really stupid or easy question but I've never really been to interested in smartphones until I need a new one now.
CyanogenMod. It's an operating system that is based on stock Android, but has lots of additional useful features. Usually the camera performance is noticably worse, though.
>>55360758
>>55360825
>You can install another launcher, like Nova, and have almost stock Android experience.
Forgot to add - you don't need root for that. It's just an app you install via play store.
>>55360610
that sucks, I'll wait until the new nexuses are released anyway.
>>55349319
What's the name of anime?
>>55360713
etch tee see em ten
>>55360825
>>55360845
I actually don't mind the UI now that am looking at it. And I'd rather not have CyangenMod if it lowers the camera quality, especially since one of the most prided features of the P9 is it's quality camera.
I am in the market for a brand new western (nochineseshit) phone that costs under $300. I want it to have a decent camera and also a fingerprint reader. I am ok with buying a last-gen device so long as it's brand new. What are my options? I've been looking at the Nexus 5x and the Galaxy s6 but am looking for suggestions.
>>55360760
>>55360908
Best buy doesn't carry HTC anymore, should I get the s7 edge?
>>55359022
>no microsd
Nvm
>>55361228
If you don't care about rooting and customization shit, then just go with the regular S7, edge is a meme.
>>55361228
Just get it, duh
And get a case too, best bet is an aluminium bumper
>>55361156
>western (nochineseshit) phone
Where the fuck do you think ANY phone is built?
>>55361303
Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam etc.
>>55361303
made in China =/= chinkshit
>>55361303
I want to have to deal with a western or US based warranty center in case the phone fucks up. I don't want to send a xiaomi/lephone to chinaland and wait 40 days for a repair
Xiaomi mi5 looks great, but how does it handle everyday usage? How good is the build? In those few months it is out, did it showed any problem?
I encrypted my Nexus 5, now I want to change the encryption password. Do I just change the screen lock password and that's it, or are those two seperate and just happen to be the same when you first encrypt it?
>>55361301
>>55361295
Okay I already got an edge, what customization can't I do?
I don't really like cases, what is an aluminum bumper
Just bought an OP3. What am I in for?
>>55361558
Okay I'm dumb yes I know what a bumper is
>>55361583
Endless memes
>>55361558
Did you just bought it? Post pics
If i wanted a chinkphone (note 3) on my current network (verizon), I'[ve looked up the network compatibility and the china version is confirmed working here. in the US.
Could anyone confirm for me whether the "china, int'l, and telecom" version of the redmi is...well does it have an English setting or would it be undecipherable to me? Thanks.
>>55361583
A lifetime of deep regret and sorrow.
>>55352703
Keeping it on the charger should not do damage. Modern devices trickle the current to prevent damage.
>>55353617
Ive been using the OP3 since release and personally I think it is more than adequate. I use it throughout the day for web browsing, texting, phone calls, etc and it lasts me a good 10 to 12 hrs. Also, the dash charging is really fast so even if I do run low I'm not too far from full battery life.
>>55359022
Would the Honor 5X be ok?
From the US so most Chinkmemes dont work
Does anyone here own a Mi5 Pro?
Is the ram management as horrendous as it looks?
What's the rooting/rom situation?
>>55361609
You might get some 4G in heavily dense areas and then lose it immediately outside. Having 1 of their least-used bands is only if you're satisfied with 3G speed.
Looking at LG V10, but would like an extended battery in the form of a case around the V10 or something similar. Can someone point out options?
> Location
Canada, on wind mobile (shit carrier for poorfags) so redmeme won't work
>Budget
$400 cad, more if I can get it on contract
>Size
5 <, 5.5. perfered
>Storage
16/32GB + SD or 64/128
>Performance/usage
Not really important, S3 levels are good. Just browsing and watching Chinese cartoons, want a 1080p screen
> Battery
All important, currently have an S3 and it's shit.
> software
Trying CM would be nice
What do /g/?
>>55361710
Thanks, but do you mind telling me a little more about the OP3?
Do you notice anything bad about the pentile display?
How's the audio output via 3.5?
Battery looks fine, but is it really 100% reliable? Have you ever bin under 10% before evening?
>>55361848
OP3, obviously.
Hello niggers,
I just fucked up the screen of my old trusty 1020. I need a new phone, this time on android. I want something for 3-5 years, best-case scenario. Is there something which would come to the levels of the old winmobile PDA days? WinPhone has somewhat bored me after moving along with it since the wp 7.0 days.
So what's so good about cyanogenmod?
I just ordered xiaomi redmi note 3 pro as my first phone, but when I go to the phone specifications it says that the model number is redmi note 3. I ordered it from China, did I get bamboozled? You never know with the chinese.
Oh, and how do I upgrade this thing to android 6.0.1?
This will be my first smartphone, so give me your honest opinions please.
Do you consider the RN3P too big or uncomfortable to hold?
How big should my hands be to hold that brick?
I want to get it from honorbuy EU warehouse or TopOne at Aliexpress.
>>55362118
>did I get bamboozled?
No, it's the way it should be. download cpu-z and to verify that it's SD650 version.
>Oh, and how do I upgrade this thing to android 6.0.1?
You don't. MiUi 8 is coming next month but I'ts still based on 5.1.
You can flash CM13 if you want though.
>>55362172
>You don't. MiUi 8 is coming next month but I'ts still based on 5.1.
But will this phone eventually get android 6.0?
>>55362225
No one knows. Xiaomi didn't say anything about it yet.
unlock the bootloader and flash some 6.0 roms m8.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-xiaomi-redmi-note-3-t3350656
http://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/development/official-t3399879
>>55362153
Go to a shop near you and play with some 5.5" phones to see if the size suites you. I like 5" better but 5.5" is manageable.
>>55361876
Coming from a Nexus 5, I am impressed by the display. It's colorful and crisp. I would've liked a higher resolution, but I'm happy with 1080. The audio jack is good. It can drive my 700ADs adequately but I usually don't use them with it. Most of the audio Fromm my phone is via Bluetooth. Last, I find that around 50% of the time I go below 15% battery towards the end of the day. Usually this happens at 9pm so at that point I've been awake for about 12 hrs. And the battery saver function of marshmallow really helps maintain battery so it usually has about an hour at that point.
>>55362289
Already did, some are fine, some are not. The thing is, that the RN3P is rather unique.
It's broader and thicker than most 5.5" devices, but not as tall.
Stupid as it sounds, but i've already tried my calculator (FX991X) which kind of resembles the OP3's dimensions and im comfortable holding it.
So, i have been pondering about which phone i will buy next.
I found Xperia Z5 and Nexus 5x on a similar price. Which one is better for 3d applications (emulation and other games)?
Any deal breaker i must know?
Are ZTE or Huawei phones alright or garbage?
>>55362456
Try
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note_id8554/size#/phones/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note_id8554/size/Apple-iPhone-6s,Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3/phones/9501,9803
Calibrate screen first to see the real size
>>55362305
Sounds like a gamble to me, maybe i'll try the OP3 and send it back withing the 15-day return period if the battery doesn't satisfy me.
My usage would be like 1-2h music, daily 10-20 mins of "game of thrones" during worktime, regular browsing/chatting means constant wifi and my day starts at 0900 and ends at 2000.
Do you think the OP3 can manage this?
>>55362550
It sounds like you'd use it more heavily then me, but I still think it would last. I've been using mine for about two weeks and think it'll be fine for me. You could probably come to a conclusion in the same amt of time.
>>55362649
Still a gamble, though. Think i use the 15 days return period to benchmark it myself.
>>55362476
please, answer
>>55361653
>256gb microsd card
Now I can finally out my .flac library on my phone
>>55362517
Thanks. In case somebody wants i'll leave a link with similar sized phones.
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note_id8554/size/Apple-iPhone-6s,Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3/phones/9501,9803#/phones/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note_id8554/size/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-3,OnePlus-3,Huawei-P9-Plus,Sony-Xperia-Z5-Premium,LG-G4,Apple-iPhone-6s-Plus/phones/9803,10017,10022,9612,9104,9502
>>55362476
>>55362831
>SD810/SD808
Overheating, throttling junk. invest in something else.
>want to buy xiaomi
>community is either a ghost town or full of pajeets or spics
lol
>>55362972
Is there any CHEAP phone with SD820 besides xiaomi?
I didn't see anything about it in the OP; is there a list of reccomended alternative frontends/GUIs/whatever the fuck for Android? Pic related is my Galaxy S5 at the moment. Looking to switch to something more lightweight in terms of resources.
>>55363085
Define "cheap".
>>55363109
Around the same price of a Xperia Z5 (not the premium)
>tfw wish Redmi 3 Pro had Cyanogenmod
>~12gigs of 'Other'
g-guys?
>>55363168
The absolute cheapest SD820 is Le Max 2 X820 @ ~$300
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/spg/104710_32654861083.html
http://www.oppomart.com/letv/max2/le-max-2.html
However, it has no headphone jack and don't think it has other roms so your'e bound to their OS.
Zuk Z2 is around the same price, but not sure about that brand.
http://www.oppomart.com/zuk-z2.html
>>55362489
pls respond
>>55363318
>Huawei
Good enough for Google.
>ZTE
Low tier chinks.
Best android web browser?
I've heard of naked browser, been using Opera for a while now. and google only gives me "use chrome/firefox lel".
>>55363356
Looking at going from the Z3 to the GX8, but its going from 3GB to 2GB, is it going to make a huge issue?
>>55363384
I've used Dolphin. Feels good, man.
>>55361607
This thing is fucking gay man.
I should have bought the LG G5 or whatever but this is okay
I'll miss having a camera that makes everything look like My Bloody Valentine album art
What the fuck is the point of the "edge" screen anyway
>>55363483
>GX8
Literally who?
>>55363516
?? S7 has a better camera.
>>55363543
http://www.gethuawei.com/huawei-gx8#tech-specs
>>55363516
>Kikefox and DuckDuckTinfoilhat
>still using Google Play Store
>>55363516
>This thing is fucking gay man
Kek
>>55363556
>SD616
Eh, it's ok. why not a Redmi 3 Pro though? same SoC but much bigger battery and 3GB RAM.
>>55362489
ZTE: Blade, AWE, and Warp Elite owner here. All phones I owned from ZTE have been durable and problem free. AMA I guess.
>>55363541
Samsung wanting the Apple audience
>>55363560
>not using firefox
>>55363668
I was thinking about the Axon or Axon Pro.
>>55363609
Look for full compatibility with US Bands rather than partial compatibility.
>>55361303
>implying my Moto X isn't All-American
Don't buy an iphone. My gf is saying I should register her fingerprints on my phone too.
>>55363732
>I was thinking about the Axon or Axon Pro.
Hmm well I never bought their recent flagship phones so I guess I can't help. I'm not sure if ZTE is a good choice for a flagship phone, the ones they made in the past haven't been very popular.
>>55364044
My expectations aren't high, but to call it a flag ship almost seems given the price.
>>55364044
>>55364066
almost seems generous*
>>55361876
With really heavy web browsing for a 6-8 hour shift at my job, I normally get away with 35% with brightness set to little over a quarter.
>>55363560
I'm sorry I don't follow your little gay board memes you fucking autist
I just don't like google okay we gotta stop these big corporations man and so on
>>55363603
Well it kind of is, all the icons look cartoonish and bad, I got the rosegold platinum type color which I like
>>55363543
I don't really care about the camera but everything is always purple on my old phone which gets frustrating
Is there anything cool I can do with it?
>>55364024
Doesn't matter. Samsung already has it, as does HTC.
>>55364211
Nova launcher.
>>55364211
Are you literally 12???
>>55364211
>board memes
My point is that is that you're opting for that search engine and browser for what I can only assume is privacy (why else would you), yet you're still using Insta, Google Store etc. I'm just confused what your mindset here is, that's all.
>>55364402
I don't search for scat porn on the Google play store
>>55364399
I'm sorry, yeah some of the language I used was childish, I was just kidding around using gay as an insult, didn't want to offend anyone
>multiple question marks
I could ask the same of you
>>55364602
>implying your phone aint watchin u anyways
>>55360700
>>55360731
I've never dealt with ROMs before i usually leave it at launchers, could you guys answer a few quick questions about them for me?
Are they reliable?
Will I lose any data / have to reinstall apps?
Are they buggy, and or do they get updates?
Is it worth it, if I'm only really worried about aesthetic things and maybe a slight performance boost?
Also will all my apps still work, like nova launcher?
>>55359367
Literally everyone gets more than 4 hours screen on time with it. How much of a fucking neet are you that you need anything more than that
>>55364738
>Are they reliable?
Depends.
>Will I lose any data / have to reinstall apps?
Yes.
>Are they buggy, and or do they get updates?
Depends.
>Is it worth it, if I'm only really worried about aesthetic things and maybe a slight performance boost?
That's up to you.
>Also will all my apps still work, like nova launcher?
Probably.
Is SD810 actually horrible, like worse than the older versions, or just a overblown meme because it didnt deliver what they promissed, like GTX970 3,5GB story, even though it is one of the best available?
Just broken my sony xperia Z3c, backplate broke and got water damage. Won't boot up at all.
I can get a new one for about 220$. Has anyone dealt with Sony's repairs? Would it be cheaper to go that route?
>>55365087
The SD810 is fine unless you play games or do anything intensive. Social apps/web browsing will run just fine
>>55365087
It's terrible
>Plastic everything
>SD card slot
>Removable battery
>Pretty much guaranteed to always run the latest stock ROM
>No iOS
>Will probably work with prepaid BYOP shit
Is an older nexus an okay choice?
I've been living under a rock for the past five years. The last phone I used was an iPhone 3g and my laptop is still a thinkpad. I don't into consumer tech at all.
Spoonfeed me pls.
>>55365231
Xperia Z3 Compact
Literally a Nexi with SD slot and waterproofing
>>55363541
It's a feature
Objectively best phone for music, browsing and chatting?
>>55365343
S7 Edge Exynos
Top tier DAC, screen and battery life
I'm from the UK and my current provider is Three. My problem is I have my upgrade this month but I currently have a Galaxy Note 4 which is already pretty decent. Which phone could I get that would be considered an upgrade from a Note 4? The 2 conditions being I am a Samsung fan boy and will never get an iPhone and that the Samsung S7 is too much £pm.
>>55365385
Wait for the next Note? There really isn't anything else that's better than these two, do you use the stylus a lot?
>>55365370
>edge screen
>best for browsing
>>55365462
You have not experienced it yet mon ami
>>55365343
HTC 10
>>55365343
HTC 10. best DAC.
>>55365470
I have, and I hate it. Everything else about the phone is great, but I hate the edge.
>>55349319
Stupid makifag
>>55365471
This.
>>55365510
Clover sucks ass on the edge, most web pages are alright to me though. I agree I love everything about the phone expect the edge but I wanted the bigger battery and screen over the regular s7 so I am happy with my choice
Threadly reminder
>>55365663
Something's wrong with this phone. Not even zte shills are recommending it.
>>55365129
I intent to play ps1 games, maybe psp, and some not so heavy 3d games, like gta ports, or hearthstone.
Cant a z5 handle it?
>>55365686
It's because of the shit-tier bezels. ZTE bankruptcy when?
>>55365722
>It's because of the shit-tier bezels.
Meh
>ZTE bankruptcy when?
Probably never, they have the budget phone market by the balls.
http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/7/1/12080608/blackberry-android-phones-release-mercury-argon-neon
"Neon" (July or August)
>5.2-inch 1080p touchscreen (no physical keyboard)
>Snapdragon 617 processor
>3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage
>2610mAh battery
>13-megapixel rear-facing camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera
"Argo" (October)
>5.5-inch QHD touchscreen display
>Snapdragon 820 processor
>4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage
>3000mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0
>Fingerprint scanner
>21-megapixel rear-facing camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera
"Mercury" Q1 2017
>4.5-inch HD screen, physical keyboard
>Snapdragon 625 processor
>3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage
>3400mAh battery
>18-megapixel rear-facing camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera
