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:
>Moto Z Force Droid Edition hands-on
http://www.gsmarena.com/verizon_moto_z_force_droid_edition-review-1463.php
>LeEco's mystery dual-camera phone spotted online again
http://www.gsmarena.com/leecos_mystery_dualcamera_phone_spotted_online_again-news-19450.php
>ZTE unveils Small Fresh 4 with 5.2-inch display, 13MP camera
http://www.gsmarena.com/zte_unveils_small_fresh_4_with_52inch_display_13mp_camera-news-19446.php
>Leak reveals $345 price tag for upcoming Meizu MX6
http://www.gsmarena.com/leak_reveals_345_price_tag_for_upcoming_meizu_mx6-news-19442.php
>LeEco Le Max 2 Gets a Price Cut: Sellers Selling The Phone As Low As $287. Cheapest SD820 Phone on the Market?
http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/07/16/leeco-le-max-2-suffers-price-cut-now-cheapest-snapdragon-820-phone/
>LG V10 successor reportedly arriving this September
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v10_successor_reportedly_arriving_this_september-news-19441.php
>Kyocera Hydro Shore is a waterproof smartphone that costs just $80
http://www.gsmarena.com/kyocera_hydro_shore_is_a_waterproof_smartphone_that_costs_just_80-news-19440.php
>$50 Smartphone Review: BLU R1 HD by Amazon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ-op6g9CcE
s7 edge international master race here. how does it feel not getting 9+ hours SOT all you chink poor fags
If I want a phone that is what the galaxy s6 is, but with more storage and removable batteries, which one should I get? I'd like if it would be in the same price range as well.
anyone have any idea what other moot z attachments are in the works?
>>55607348
Used s7
>>55607302
arent you funny
>>55607422
>sd820
>>55607422
>6 out of 13 phones with better battery life than thee S7 are chinkshit
really make you think ...
Perfect good US Verizon Note 2 with Official CM13 nightly 7-16-2016 with unlimited data?
What can I possibly upgrade to that's actually a upgrade?
Got the moto x pur but returned it
LCD is shitty and no not I fiction led pissed me off
Who /OPO/ here?
Had this thing for a year and the battery life is still epic. 8 hours WiFi web briefing easily.
>>55607457
It really makes me think they are rigging these tests.
>>55607422
>>55607457
They should test the Oukitel K10000. 300H easy I bet.
>>55607456
and comes out slower because the need to drive 1440 x 2560 screen
Any good external battery recs for a Samsung S7? I'm draining mine way too fast lately
>>55607474
All of those phones have big and sometimes hueg batteries and efficient mid range SoC's coupled with smaller 720p screens
my zenfone 2 only boots up when it's plugged into to my pc or wall
once i unplug it, it'll run smoothly for a bit then shut off.
help anybody??
i flashed it twice already
>>55607504
http://www.gearbest.com/power-banks/pp_187685.html
>>55607504
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01BLOU7E2
>>55607403
S7 only has the sd slot, I'd rather have removable battery than the slot.
>>55607542
>buying ASUS products
topkek, speaking from experience the RT-n56 router sucks ass too.
Is the z5 compact a memephone? I just want a good telephone that's smaller than 5inch
>>55607601
battery is still removeable, just learn to use a fucking screwdriver you pleb
>>55607618
sadly there is literally no custom rom support for any sony phones
Its sad because the hardware and size is amazing..
except the fucking glass backs, fuck glass and metal phones, plastic frame and glass screen all the way
What cheapo phone has the best camera. It might be a silly question since they're all probably kinda garbage. But I've had my low tier Lumia for a couple years and all I really do with it is take snapshots and use some basic programs occasionally. I'm just really sick of WP so I'm looking to get an Android replacement, don't really want to spend much though. I spotted an offer for a P8 Lite for 140 eurodollars, supposedly it's kinda sluggish though. I could go up to 200 or so
Darn last thread hits bump limit, ill ask it again
I'm buying new phone this month, i want nexus 6p but its too big, is there a good phone (like nexus 6p good) but on 5.1 to 5.5 inch display?
>>55607498
Everyone knows the sd820 is the inferior model. Exynos is where its at
>>55607645
I don't Care about custom rom support
But is the glass back a problem? Will it break?
>>55607533
Pretty much this
>chinkphones
>good
kys
Samsung J7 or s6; which is better for general use?
>>55607650
blue vivo selfie
bought this backup phone for $120 a while back. it's $100 now
ended up using it as my primary until my crazy ex smashed it lol
>>55607686
>Send from my iPhone
>>55607710
No
>>55607720
thank you for this screenshot. thank you. good to know. thank you
>>55607671
My brother got a new glass back phone recently, dropped it once and now the back is shattered. I mean the glass is still there but it looks all smashed. Meanwhile I've dropped my plastic Lumia numerous times and it's still like new
Anyone else remember how shit Kyocera phones were? It's amazing how unusable most Android phones under $200 used to be a few years ago.
Now you can get a ton of good phones under $200 that runs just as nice for average users as the $600+ flagships.
I'm still using a Galaxy S3 and I honestly find it perfectly alright for most things I need to do. It is, however, running a very outdated version of Android, and I've noticed it slowing down on a lot of websites.
What's a phone that is basically just an S3 with upgraded hardware? ie same size, same or better camera, at least USB 3.0, MicroSD card slot.
who else here thinks huawei should get rid of the name and change it for one more western??
something that doesnt sounds chinese, like sony (japanese but doesnt sounds like it) or apple, i feel like they could be the top smartphone sellers if they got a new edgy brand name
Can I get some opinions on the Sony Xperia Z5? Any comparison with the Xperia Z3? Worth the upgrade? Consider that my Z3 has been stolen and I loved the fuck out of that phone.
>>55607738
>>55607671
I'm pretty sure the z5c has a plastic frame
>>55607791
S7..?
>>55607831
the back is glass
Can anyone recommend a dual SIM phone that has 4G and isn't a freaking brick? I'm looking for a phone that is around 65mm wide.
I don't think I can buy a chinkphone because I'm 80% certain I will refer to it as such if anyone asks me about it in person. That shit lands you in jail in Canada.
>>55607791
>running a very outdated version of Android
That's your problem. Install CM before you get a new phone.
>>55607936
this, even my old s3 mini has CM13
>>55607936
I already tried CM and the whole thing slowed to a crawl. It was beyond unacceptable.
>>55607843
S7 is too big, I want something that's the same size as an S3. Is there an S7 mini?
>>55607989
Then you either did something wrong, like installing a wrong version or your phone has damaged hardware.
I was looking around for a phone, and the LG K8 caught my eye, due to the price that is offered by my carrier (around 50 euros). Is it worth the money, or am I better of saving a little bit more money for a better phone?
>V10 isn't mentioned anywhere ever
Feelsbadman
So I am about to buy the Xiaomi Redmi 3 pro 32GB for 190$
It there any reason why I shouldn*t?
Asking again from last thread:
Are there any phones that have a nice curve to the front edge like the Samsung Edge? I don't mean the screen, just the glass/body.
>>55608082
>LG V10 successor reportedly arriving this September
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v10_successor_reportedly_arriving_this_september-news-19441.php
:^)
>>55608085
>Redmi 3 pro 32GB for 190$
?? Redmi Note 3 Pro is $170 and you want to pay $190 for the s,aller, worse version?
>>55607989
>S7 is too big, I want something that's the same size as an S3. Is there an S7 mini?
No, and at 5.1" it's one of the smaller flagships at the moment. all the other flagships are 5.5" or bigger. so either grow bigger hands or get a Z3/5C.
>>55608085
Xiaomi is going to make an annoucnement end of the month regarding redmi note 4 and 190$ for a redmi 3 pro is a complete rip off..
>>55608117
Since i life in germany it's difficult to finde a cheaper one incl. shipping and taxes.
What would be the better version?
Will I regret getting an Honor 5x? What's a good price for one?
>not buying an iphone
enjoy your nerd science fair project toy phone, lads
>>55608129
You are right
actually it is currently available.
Would you reccomend it?
http://www.xiaomidevice.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-4.html
>>55608142
http://www.honorbuy.com/731-redmi-3-pro-32gb-dark-gray.html
http://de.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-3-Pro-3G-RAM-32G-ROM-Metal-Body-4100-mAh-Snapdragon-616-Octa/342812_32641018014.html
Did you look there? Also, where did you find the R3P for 190? That's 20 too much.
>>55608155
I'd recommend a Moto G4 over it, it's better in almost every way, especially if you're an amazon prime member ($150 and you can remove the ads/bloat easily)
What ~$250 chinkphone has 4G LTE support for at&t
Need a new phone, $300 budget. Right now I'm trying to play pokemon go on my 2nd gen moto g and it's a pain in the ass. I was thinking of getting the moto g4 plus but it has overheating issues and no compass. How's the Nexus 5X?
>>55607989
Z5 compact, you samshill idiot.
>>55608184
Nigga, the redmi note 4 isn't even out yet...
>>55608184
lol it's not even out yet and it has worse specs than the RN3P. if anything, wait for the RN4P.
>>55608227
>Samshill
I actually really just want my Blackberry back. Shit didn't overheat while talking, overheat while charging, and lasted more than 3/4 of a day on a charge.
>>55608233
>>55608249
Oh ok got musleaded by the link I guess.
How long do you guys think do I have to wait?
Found some date around 27.07.
How do you change the kernel for Android? How many kernels are there? Can it still run Android apps? Is their any non-monolithic kernels? Preferably a RTOS system.
>>55608275
http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_schedules_july_27_event_redmi_note_4_and_a_laptop_likely_to_be_outed-news-19434.php
>>55608275
At this point we can only guess. Imo it will take 4 months until we can buy the RN4P from resellers.
Anyways, i wouldn't buy the RN4P soon after it is released or available from resellers. They will demand ridiculous prices, wait until they offer it for a reasonable price tag.
>>55608210
I heard the Moto G4's camera is terrible in low lighting. How bad's the camera?
Should I get an android phone or an iphone?
It's hard for me to justify spending 1000 dollars on a phone. But are the sub 500 dollar android phones as good as an iphone? Will I be able to play all smart phone games with them?
>>55608320
Don't know about the G4, but the G4 Plus camera is good, even in low light.
>>55608406
Thanks, anon. I think I might go for the Plus.
absolute best 5.1 - 5.2 inch phone out there?
price doesn't matter
>>55608433
It's rather expensive and only features a SD617, but if you don't want a chinkphone or pay 600 and more for the newest flagship, this is the best cam paired with near stock android you'll get for your money.
>>55608461
Samsung Galaxy S7 if you can live with TouchJizz™, otherwise HTC 10.
>>55607630
>battery is still removeable
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DSrgQThTLM
are you retarded
a fucking knife
>>55607459
If there's nothing wrong with what you have now, and you're just upgrading to upgrade you are an idiot
should I buy a nexus 6p and sign up on google's project fi?
I barely use 1gb of data a month
>>55608217
>>55608217
pls
>>55608576
Wait for new Nexus phones in like 2 months
>>55608308
Oh i'm sorry, was this too technical for you Moto G and Samsung S7 shills?
>>55607533
And because the Ppi at even a 5.5 inch screen still isn't a large visible difference then a higher Ppi there's no downside, not to mention, unless you're constantly doing high amounts of multi tasking, a mid range Soc is all you need
>>55608609
>>55608308
No one cares about this autistic shit. go back to the RMS threads you stinky freetard.
So I checked willitwork for R3P and RN3P. Apparently the R3P doesn't support 4g in the US and the RN3P does. Can anyone confirm this? Currently on T mobile but switching soon to ATT
>>55607651
The 6p is actually one of the worst flagships from last year. At that size range there are too many options to give.
Use the phone picker from GSM arena to find what works best for you
>>55608627
RN3P doesn't support AT&T or T-Mobile's main bands, 17 and 12. It will support 4 and 2, so you can get limited 4G.
>>55607791
Honestly not a lot. Probably an S5 or LG would be your best bet
>>55607801
They use the 810 and over heat badly. That's why they weren't as popular as the Z3.
You may just be better off getting another Z3
Guys, how do i disable this fucking google bar? Moto G3
>>55608574
But I'm not though why is smartphone technology so stagnate even going backwards
>>55607791
Z5 compact, faggot
>>55607791
Just install cm13 and it'll feel like a new phone that use csan use for 3 more years
Would a Moto G4 be a big upgrade to an Iphone 4?
best sub 5 inch phone for under 350 AUD? Thinking about getting a z3 compact.
>>55609168
Yes.
>>55609198
R3SP/Mi4s.
>>55607218
>all these smart phones
>don't know shit
... where do I start, /spg/?
>>55609540
>inb4 moto, s7, RxP, or ZTE shitposts
Keep your budget below $200. If your not a huge shit-eating faggot then you'll be just fine with a Honor or Xperia
>>55609540
>>55609640
Scratch the android phones actually, get a Blackberry Passport. Best money you'll ever spend
I'm a web developer, looking to get a new phone, good battery life, good camera, large storage, any recommendations? dual sim would be a plus etc
>>55609540
http://www.gsmarena.com/search.php3
>>55608308
There literally s metric fuckton of pajeet forka from the Linux kernel out there, pretty much all of your questions are unrelated and you're just regurgitating shit you read here
Anyways, the main problem to running other things that aren't Android (which implies the Linux kernel and the Android userland) is the total lack of drivers and documentation for the devices
A few older devices have bretty good support, for example the HTC HD2 can run Gentoo, and you would be able to run anything provided you wrote the drivers for such anything, for example a RTOS
>country
Greece
>carrier
Cosmote
>wanted features
Big-ass screen (5.5") with the best value for money specs for under 100 yuros.
I might give in and fall for the Redmeme if I don't find anything decent, so gimme your best.
/CSG/ considers linking back to the current /SPG/ in their OP >>55609695 yay or nay?
>>55608340
See pic related.
Used Xperia Z3 Dual with 6 months of warranty remaining. Is it worth for 200€? Anything else for 200€ with dual sim support and under 5.2 inches?
>>55609854
>Inb4 Greek language
Τσεkαρε μεταχειρισμένα στο insomnia.gr kαι μπορεί να βρεις kάτι πολύ kαλό
>>55608340
>It's hard for me to justify spending 1000 dollars on a phone
The only justification for spending that much for a phone is that you have money to burn.
>>55609925
or you're ashamed of your lower middle class job and want to look like you got money (like most normies)
S7 or HTC10?
I'm conflicted
guys, what's a good guide for a novice for installing a custom ROM or rooting my phone?
I want my new one to run as fast as possible with as little useless apps as I can.
However, I'm really fearful about not being able to get my warranty if I do either of those.
So what's the final verdict on the Nextbit Robin?
>>55609922
Yeah I don't want another guy's furry porn in my chinkshit ty.
If youre on edge like I was about getting a oneplus, get it.
Had it for 5 days now and holy hell its fast and the 6gb of ram is amazing (they patched the aggressive management in 3.2.1)
And my phone charges in an hour, which is awesome coming from a s5
What tool do I use for benchmarking?
>>55610385
Anything in the OP3 that you were hoping for improvement over your S5 but didn't see?
>>55610494
Not really honestly, being close to stock android with no bloat whatsoever (unless you count GAPPs as bloat) is pretty awesome, when cyanogenmod came out for the s5 I instantly threw it on because touchwizz is ew
>>55607542
Your battery is fucked up then.
>>55602269
Cool thank you, yeah thats true i could sell it and get a fair bit of the money back if i dont like it, but literally anything will be better than my nokia lumia 530 so i think it will be good.
ok ill have a look at news for the note 4, see when its coming out and how much for.
also this will probably sound stupid, but what does flashing or changing ROMs do? If i just want to watch VR porn, listen to music, take photos and play pokemon GO would i need to bother with either flashing or ROMs?
Thanks a ton for the help
>>55604157
Ok that sounds good then, thank you. And like i said im decent with most other stuff so im sure if i had any problems i could figure it out after a bit of reading around.
What is the Thinkpad of smartphones?
>>55610544
Also the screen isnt as bad as some people make it out to be with sRGB now available, here's a max brightness test with my rMBP
>>55610641
Probably any Android phone with a removable battery and expandable storage (microsd slot). So most Samsung Note & S Series, LG G series, LG V10, Zenfone 2 laser, ect.
>>55610665
>my rMBP
>>>/fa/
>>>/lgbt/
>>55610385
Buying mine on Monday after 5 years of owning iPhones... I'm pretty hyped desu C:
>>55610699
I'm curious, why not get an LG G5, Axon 7 , or Galaxy S7 which have a microsd slot (up to 256GB)? That oneplus phone uses a low-res screen from 2012 and has bot microsd slot, do you really want to settle for 2nd best?
While searching for tablet chargers for my Sony S i found a store selling the Moto G 2nd Gen for the equivalent of 90 dollars, yeah or nah? Fyi i already own an Xperia Z5 and a HTC 10 but those are for home use only (tyrone would stab me if he saw me rocking that flagship), and it would be a massive upgrade from my alcatel that ive had since 2010 exclusively for outdoors use, to give you an idea of how old it is, the thing runs Kitkat with an unnoficial CM12 rom, has 4 GB internal, 512 MB ram with a 480 x 854 screen, or should i wait for the Moto E3 which is going to be 150 dollars more or less? I want a good budget phone but no chinkshit.
Can you buy unlocked phones from carriers?
I have a hard time finding retailers.
>>55610735
>not recommending Mi5 or Leeco Le Max 2 or Redmi Note 3 Pro
why
>>55610796
shoo shoo stinky shinky
>>55610544
>>55610665
Nice, considering upgrading my LGG4 to the OP3 even without a mSD if only because every other decent new phone is either 4G-lacking chinkshit or $500+
Can somebody tell me or direct me to somewhere that lists all the versions of the Xiaomi Redmi phones? Confused between the various Redmi 3 models
>3
>3 prime
>3 pro
>3S
>3S Pro
>>55607461
I've noticed mine slows down a lot unless it's rebooted every 24hrs. But, that could be something with the TWRP ROM.
Also it got stolen in Seattle this last week and I REALLY want it back
>>55610940
You won't regret the OP3. I love it over my S7 Edge. Seriously.
>>55610766
>get portable telephone
>only use it at home
>get cheap shit as the device you will actually use
>>55611346
>>55610766
Seriously. I don't wanna make fun of retarded, but this is retarded. If you have money to burn anyway, why not carry the flagship you want, to the places you want, and maybe invest in your own anti-Tyrone cutlery or firearm?
Otherwise, get an OP3 and drop the chinkshit™ meme.
>>55610735
64GB is more than enough storage for my needs, QHD on such a small device is a meme and don't care for VR things and the new update with sRGB mode looks pretty good (better than my 6s desu).
Touchwhiz is cancer, you would need to pay me to use it, also why pay $600+ for those other phones when $400 will get me the same performance (with more RAM btw)
I'm going to need a new phone for work. I'm in sales so I'll be on the road a lot. I'm a thinkpad kinda guy, so I've been looking at a workhorse Galaxy Note. Any suggestion on generation? I know the 7 is dropping soon, should I wait for that and get it, or go for a 5 with a price drop. Work is paying for some of it, so cost isn't a huge thing. I want battery life and a camera.
>>55609890
>autist neckbeard carries his anime collection on his phone
>>55610193
Htc10, Samsung is a locked down piece of shit
>>55611242
Why don't real girls wear heels like that
>>55612032
>Samsung is a locked down piece of shit
I feel bad for you Americans.
>>55612073
I don't know why these companies jew what they jew.
Would a galaxy note 4 still be a good option today? It's upgradeable to Android 6.0, 3 gigs of ram, a but over 3000mah battery, and is roughly $250 unlocked on eBay. Are there better options?
>Inb4 touchjizz
I don't really care about the skin since I'll most likely put a custom ROM on it
Nexus 6p master race
>>55612156
shoo shoo
>>55608713
Still a good option at that price point. The 805 still holds up well and beats the 810 because of the thermal throttling.
>tfw no rootable androids with a keyboard
fucking why
Is /k/ appropriate for custom ROM discussions?
>>55611345
wtf why???
Any solid recommendations for a portable charger that supports quick charge? I'm using a Nexus 6p, fwiw.
I'm looking to upgrade to a newer smartphone that has a better camera, better screen, better CPU and GPU since I want to play games, etc. My current phone is a trash-tier Alcatel. Carrier is Tracfone.
Budget is very low (trying to stay at $150 or less desu), so I'm looking at used/refurbished models from 2014. The two models that I'm considering right now are the 2nd generation Moto X and the Droid Turbo.
Droid Turbo seems to generally have better hardware, but I'm uncertain. Are there any longevity or burn-in issues with the AMOLED screen of the Turbo? Does it have noticeably better battery life than the Moto X? Are there any better options at around this price range that I haven't considered? Which would you choose, /g/?
![bane_coat__91325_zoom[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/jIOfbu6.jpg "bane_coat__91325_zoom[1].jpg")
What big phones would you recommend for a big guy?
>>55607459
Still got my Note 3 here with an extended battery on it. Haven't felt the need to upgrade to anything else ever since I got it. It does everything I need it to and the battery can last through about a week of phone calls and internet browsing.
Highly reccomend the Zerolemon 10,000mAh battery for it.
>>55607989
>>55608044
I installed CM12 on my S3 and the performance went from shit to pretty bearable. Idk what your problem was dude but it wasn't CM.
>tfw moving from bb10 to android
>tfw want to new moto z but Verizon and Lenova are being fags
>pull the trigger on a Moto X Pure
>it arrives in 5 days
>suddenly feel nervous about leaving my beloved OS
Any thing I should know to ease my transition to android /spg/?
I'm about to pull the trigger on buying the Moto G4, but the amount of 2GB RAM doesn't appeal to me, might pull the trigger on the G4 Plus, though I also see the Moto X Pure is on sale as the same price as the G4 Plus... what do? Any other phones I should look at that are within the same price range as the ones I mentioned???
>>55612656
How's that Moto X treating ya??? Smooth experience with that 3GB RAM?
>>55612672
whos boobs do these belong to
Just got an s6. How the fuck do I get it to stop redirecting to the keypad when I unlock my phone instead of returning to the app I was on before turning the screen off like any other goddamn phone? Can't find anything in the settings or google about this
>>55612699
>>it arrives in 5 days
I haven't got it yet anon.
Though I expect it would be a smooth experience.
I am a little excited, I must admit.
what is the snapdragon equivalent of the mtk 6753?
>>55612706
idk, some attention whore from ig i think
How's Leagoo with updates?
Is The Leagoo Elite 5 worth it for 133 aud?
Specs seem fine for my uses, just wanted second thoughts.
>>55608217
Xiaomi Redmi 3 if you want a normal sized phone
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro if you're a phablet guy
>>55612335
Redmi Note 3 Pro, or Mi Max.
>>55612335
Leagoo shark 1
>>55608635
Thanks
Looking at picking up a Blu R1 HD for $60 as a travel phone, but until root is achieved I'll probably have to deal with the Amazon ads they put on the lockscreen, does anyone know if the ads are only loaded off WiFi or if they'll pull it over your precious data cap
>>55607899
Oh yeah: No software back/menu/etc buttons.
How's Huawei Honor 5X?
I'm thinking about buying it for my mom. It's fairly cheap and she isn't an advanced user precisely so as long as it doesn't have some terrible rumor it seems like a pretty good match.
Is it okay?
>>55613308
it's laggy af
better options in the pricerange
>>55613308
>>55613503
I was looking at that phone as well and the Nexus 5X, anyone have a 5X? I'm reading some articles about the phone and it seems like a flop. Though its going for 199$ w/ Project Fi...
>>55613503
Like what?
>>55613522
I have one and it's pretty amazing for that price ($200). It's got a really well-calibrated display, front facing speaker (only one but still good that it's front-facing), fast fingerprint sensor, and really awesome camera. I'm running N DP4 on mine and it does run hot sometimes (heats up at the fingerprint sensor) and throttles but for the most part, UI remains smooth. From reading forums and etc, it seems like performance is varied so maybe return and get another if you're seeing a lot of lag.
Also, I've dropped mine a couple times and it's held up like a champ.
I got:
>moto g
>first gen
>no lte
I want:
>something in the same prize category that can run pokemon go without lags
>an unmodified android
german master race btw
> from spain
> already 300€ saved
> need a new phone
what should i get /g/uys? no chinkphones please
Help me out /g/uys
So I'm in need of a new phone. Right now I'm pacing between the Nexus 5X and the Z5 Compact. I would get the Z5 right away if it wasn't for the price, the 5X is almost half the price.
No memory card slot sucks, but I still like the nexus pure android. On the other hand I really like the Z5s small size, hardware and water/dustproofines.
I have no interest in chinkphones. I would get an LG but they're way too big, the 5X is really too big but I could go for it just because of the pure android.
>>55608203
>http://www.honorbuy.com/731-redmi-3-pro-32gb-dark-gray.html
With shipping to germany both are around 190€ again.
Someone knows a better deal?
Anyone don't own a smartphone?
Any opinions on the Lenovo vibe shot?
Seems like a cool chinkphone, great design, specs and price.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Lenovo-Vibe-Shot-Z90-7-Phone-4G-LTE-2-5GHz-Android-4-4-6-0/32357942505.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.1.fEpsOU&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_1_10057_10056_10055_10049_10017_405_404_10059_407_10058_10040,searchweb201603_8&btsid=95a3d0eb-fcdb-4193-b36e-a34b1b0612b0
Oukitel K10000 or Redmi 3?
When do you think is the Oukitel outdated?
I don't need the best hardware but I don't want to buy a new phone in 2 years again.
So how long do you think does it get android updates and do you think I will be able to play the latest games like Pokemon Go or games similar to it?
>>55614231
Clock speed is way too low, call quality doesn't seem to be very well either. Make a conclusion yourself if the battery's worth it.
>>55608550
its not soldered in, its removeable.
>>55614196
I don't think my iPhone 3GS is considered a smartphone anymore.
Wait for Redmi Note 4 or get a Redmi Note 3 Pro now?
>>55614231
>>55614243
Go doesn't work well on note 3?
>>55614268
Can't say for sure if it would have support for the application. Miitomo for example doesn't support the smaller Android brands, it just closes the application imediatly. Since go is a Nintendo product as well, I can't say for sure.
>>55614243
Would you recommend to wait for the 4?
Just read yesterday that it will be expensive for the next 4-6 moths.
>>55614215
>http://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-lenovo-vibe-shot
seems like its performance isnt any good, camera seems average, RMN3P is all around better phone.
>>55614186
TopOne at Ali and where do you want to buy it from anyways?
My redmi note 3 pro should be getting here tomorrow what should I rice it with?
![sony-xperia-z3-launch-date1[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/iahGbbJ.jpg "sony-xperia-z3-launch-date1[1].jpg")
Anyone who upgraded from Z3 to Z5? Was there a big difference in terms of performance, screen, and camera to make it worth it?
Also, anyone who upgraded to Z3 to any other phone? Which phone did you get and in which ways was it better than the Z3?
My Z3 was stolen but I loved the fuck out of that phone, it was nearly perfect for me. Not sure if buying it again or trying an upgrade.
Should I get a moto g4?
All I care about is that I can take it to any carrier and root it easily.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM-T2bs_cy8
Axon 7 vs. LG G5
Here you can see why specs are not as important as software optimization.
The LG G5 beat the Axon 7 in almost any category.
>>55607218
>Small Fresh 4 with 5.2-inch display
5.2", call it small.
>>55614515
yeah, we already know that Axon 7 is shit. real shame but maybe I'll buy it because of DAC. or are there other not so bad phones with good audio and SD820?
>>55614475
z5 here
overheats on 4k video, get a screen protector for both front and back cus the glass is more fragile than z3
performance is through the fucking roof, camera is ridonkulous especially in manual mode
doesn't have a magnetic charger and relies on microusb however, so that can wear down over time
overall you'll find as many pros as you will cons when coming from z3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwUWN6ByACc
>>55614585
Is a full cover mandatory like on the Z3? I swear my first Z3 which was treated like it was a sacred relic still got covered in scratches after a few months. When I got it replaced because it had a battery problem I bought a plastic full cover and it was still brand new looking after several months.
At least the thief will get a good deal on it now
>>55607936
>tfw my phone is so rare that no one even has made a cm port of my phone
>>55614644
full cover as in flip cover and all that? naw
i've just been using gorilla glass screen protectors for back and front and called it a day, the metal frame hasn't caught any scratches yet but I too treat it like a princess, I never put it in same pocket as keys or in a bag
You could add one of those $5 metal bumpers from ebay along with front and back protectors to maintain the aesthetic of the phone if you want
Redmi 3S
>720p 5inch display
>Snapdragon octocore
>2gb ram
>Metal body
>Fingerprint reader
>IR blaster
>4100mah battery
$115.99. Chinks fucking got this shit.
Im planning to buy a phone, but not sure which to buy. Im considering a: Oneplus 3 or Sony Z5 or something else at max 400€ what should I buy?
lg g4 boot looping after factory reset lads.. good thing I bought a 6P when it went on sale
ama about lg g4 or Nexus 6p. I've had both for a while now.
Smartphones are absolute shit. Get a Pandora/pyra.
OMG they're as bad as Windows/OSX
>>55614737
Same here actually. I've been researching about the 1+3 and it seems like a perfect device for me. I've been reading about the 6gb ram being a marketing gimmick as the phone aggressively kills apps to keep a good battery life, so it reloads worse than phones with 3Gb. Also the development for it seems to be slower than average due to the fact that OnePlus is a small brand.
The Z5 seems like a perfect all around phone and it too costs 400€ here in Yurop (used on Amazon), but it seems like a very fragile device if the Z3 is any indication. I know Sony software is good and they have a lot of beta programs for their stock apps which get constantly updated, and their customization is quite good. I also know their support, at least here in Shitaly, is top tier (and 10km from my home by the way). With the 1+3 I have concerns about customer support.
I need to find more info on the software on the 1+3, but for just 400€ it seems like a must buy even considering some software glitches that seems to plauge it, so far on all my Droids I've dealt with glitches, so far the least glitchy was the Z3 which was rock solid even on beta firmwares, unlike disgusting Samsung and older Sony phones like the 2011 line and the Xperia S.
I'm stuck between choosing the Moto X Pure and the Redmi Note 3, I'd be using them on ting.
Does the Redmi Note 3 have non existent 4g support in the US like the wiki says?
Also how is the camera quality?
I've seen lots of reviews praising its SD 650 and how it beats the SD 808 which the Moto X has but I've never seen any reviews comparing both of the actual phones
>Everyone bitching about Pokemon Go issues
>big 3000mah battery
>tfw 4 gigs of ram
>no crashes
Literally the Note 5 Masterrace.
>>55607348
LG G4
>Lower specs, still runs very smooth
>Better cameras than the S6
>Removable battery
>SD slot
>Sexy design
Go for it anon
>>55612241
Because what the OP3 does for $400 is hit all my checkboxes while none of my deal breakers. At $300+ dollars more, the S7 Edge just doesn't. The lag is real, Man. The lockdown is, too. The fingerprint sensor is the worst on the market. I want something that starts fast, stays fast, has a great camera, and had a great form factor. The OP3 checks those boxes; the S7 Edge trips up getting out of the blocks. I know you don't want to believe it. "How could the 'best' phone be bested by something so cheap and Chinese?" Or perhaps more truthfully "How could something I already spent $750+ dollars on be only above average?" If you're honest about the lag and don't mind it, then I guess you're good. Otherwise, you're screwed.
>>55615284
Not him but how do you feel about stock android? I'm very spoiled by the beautiful Sony customization and I tried stock-ish android on my brother's MotoG3 and while it felt very responsive and lightweight it also felt like it missed the refinement of Sony. For example, the Google stock launcher is DOGSHIT, and I still haven't found a launcher I like more than the stock Sony launcher which is god tier on the latest version available. Another shitty thing about stock android is that it lacks all the cool multimedia shit available on Sony, such as DLNA, screen mirroring and mirrorlink with the car, a proper stock music player (Google Music is dogshit as well, while the Sony player is better than even Poweramp), a good Album (again the stock album from Google is awful), the Sony keyboard is also probably the best on Android from what I can tell, it looks good, it's customizable, you can swipe in multiple languages at once and it's precise as fuck compared to the Google keyboard.
Sony also has many neat features such as native compatibility with a Playstation controller, support for USB Dacs and high res audio output, it's DLNA certified, waterproof, has a camera shutter button, native integrated screen recorder, floating apps and a bunch of other neat little things that you give for granted but then it's absent in stock android and you miss them.
Posted from my S7 in the shower. How does it feel knowing you don't have the superior phone, plebs?
>>55607302
Enjoy it while it last
>>55615353
Faggot I could do that with all my Xperia Z series phones that I had during the year. Also good job on being a shower pleb, true patricians post while relaxing and edging in the tub.
>>55614938
I just upgraded from the g3 to an S7, and I completely know the feel bro. Its fucking great
>>55614475
no difference other than the camera, really. Went back to z3. Not worth almost twice the money.
>>55615371
But anon, I'm listening to soft bop and laying down in the shower. I don't think even a bubble bath could be this comfy!
>>55615353
i did that in 2012
welcome to the club i guess?
I sold my Iphone 6s 16gb for $700, and bought a xiaomi mi5 32 gb for $330 instead.
Did I do well /g/?
>>55615425
Haha I was being ironic, I know it's been a feature on many phones over the years, I've just never had it before and I gotta say, it's really nice! Also, thanks :)
>>55615425
>>55615435
hell, im even still using the bugger today for extra sim cards
but yeah man enjoy water resistance, feels good to shitpost from the tub
Not phone related but anyone here still have the Note 8.0?
I want something small with a stylus, since nothing else exists I want to know if that device is still usable nowadays; the Tab A has too low resolution
What's a good upgrade for my nexus 5?
are phone cases primarily for grip? Or protection?
>>55607801
Don't buy Z5. Overheating, faulty camera, terribly performing fingerprint scanner, and the volume buttons are badly placed. Z3 and Z3c were the last good phones Sony has made. I'd buy Z3 again or move to other manufacturer.
Country: Canada
Carrier: Telus or bell
Wanted features:
Decent battery, for mostly browsing
Must have reversible charging connection
Must be a case like pic related available
Sd card is a preference but not necessary with large internal storage
Size: 5"-5.5"
Budget: essentially unlimited but I'm pretty frugal with my money, I'm willing to spend more if it will last longer, ie I get my money's worth out of it
I've been researching a bit and things like the oneplus3 seem interesting.
Why can't I decide on a phone /g/? I think I'm only going to settle when I can solve world hunger for £250 or less.
Well fuck it. I bought the OnePlus 3, seems like the best overall and also best bang for the bucks. I'll miss the waterproof and the stereo speakers and the beautiful apps on the Xperia but I gain god tier hardware and superior durability (I hope, its's still metal against glass). Hopefully it won't break and won't be defective. The sony service center is 10km from my house, the Oneplus service center is god knows where, so if it breaks it's going to be a major pain in the ass.
Why can't stupid Sony not make a phone that isn't overpriced and fragile as fuck? They already have everything else nailed down damn it.
Question about the general. It says that the Mi5 has one of the best audio outputs of any smartphone out there, but when I look for other sources, they say it's really bad. Wtf?
>>55616051
>>55615855
You fell for the "tech reviewer" meme
>>55614958
not him, but the LG G4 looks really good to me too since it's so hard to find something new with a removable battery.
Are prices in Canada just shit though?
>>55616211
Is bootlooping still an issue? The phone's specs seem perfect for me but I really don't want to take the risk of it being fucked.
I just started using a smartphone for the first time ever. It's an old galaxy s mini and the only reason I'm using it is for work. What can I do to make its OS as lightweight and snappy as possible?
LG G4 or LG V10
>>55616211
Am I missing something? There isn't as much discrepancy between other prices like on samsung
>>55615284
I know they fixed the RAM on the OxyOS, but has that carried over to any ROMs? If I got a OP3 I'd probably install CM or whatever the flavor was since it might take a while for Android 7 to come to it.
>>55616286
Bootlooping won't be an issue as long as the phone was made in 2016
>>55616340
Nothing, TouchJizz™ is shit. Install CM instead, i did this with my S4 mini and it works like a charm.
What custom rom can i install on Galaxy Gran Duos Prime, since it isn't suported by CM?
whats some good samsung s6 apps?
>>55616866
extreme farts
>>55616695
Are you sure? There's a tonne of recent-ish posts on the /r/lgg4 subreddit saying otherwise.
>>55616830
Should've just bought an Apple iPhone instead.
>>55616942
In my country? No, thanks.
>>55615284
Stop shilling. I had the exact same mindset when I ordered my OP3 and then started comparing it to my S5 But reality bit me so hard when I quickly noticed that the OP3 isn't as perfect as I expected it to be when something so basic as push notifications (due to their shitty implementation of doze) wasn't working. Any other minor issue would be acceptable, but not this. Folks who no longer can return the meme are stuck with clueless support. I returned mine last week. Arvato still needs to respond since the box has been sitting there in Germany since wednesday.
>>55617197
>With that said, the incremental rollout of OxygenOS 3.2.1 on the OnePlus 3 is starting right now.
>Here are some of the highlights:
>Fixed some notification issues
>>55617283
I tested everything. Stock OOS 3.1.2 out of the box; 3.2.0 and 3.2.1. They never fixed the issue. There's a whole forum thread who can vouch for that.
Changelogs BTFO
just got an o+ 8.96z. how did i do?
Oneplus 3 vs Xiaomi Mi5, which is better.
Oh and I live in the UK, so the Mi5 4g band support isn't as bad as it is in the US.
You're all a bunch of consumerist faggots
>Approximately x amount of hours left
>look away for two seconds
>look back
>Approximately (x/2) amount of hours left
>>55617575
x~=0.0011
>>55617353
>Strange. My OP3 had the severe push-notification issue too. Ever since I installed 3.2.1 days ago my notification problems vanished for my messaging apps. I've tested via different people, having them send me messages through Whatsapp and Hangouts when Doze kicks in. Such messages and also calls come through immediately. Alarm works perfectly too.
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Any chin sites for europe to get xiaomi redmi 3 pro as cheap as possible?
