I'm a newfag to the Android business. Which phones are /g/ approved?
>>51939865
Android business?
Rooted T-Mobile Note 5
5X and 6P are the only real choices right now.
>>51939865
I like the LG G4.
>>51939865
6P ALL THE WAY!!!
Seriously, I love mine.
>>51940115
Yes, Nexus phones only
>>51939865
Poorfag tier:
>OnePlus One
>ASUS Zenphone 2
If you want a flagship for cheap:
>Xiaomi Mi4c
>OnePlus 2
Actual flagships:
>Xperia Z5/Z5c
>Nexus 6P
>LG V10/G4
>>51939865
Honestly you should try the Nokia N9, you can get one of them for pretty cheap
It's a full GNU/Linux mobile phone that runs everything, has revolutionary UX that no phone today has matched and DOES NOT LAG unlike pretty much all the options you have (My N9 does most actions more responsive than my Nexus 5)
It's design is also top notch, symmetrical in all axis and uses a combo of AMOLED + Clearblack that only other phone that uses it is Lumia 950, the whole OS is designed that you can't even distinguish where the screen starts and ends
OP, download the Complete Mobile Device guide to look at the specs, prices, and review scores of most major phones from the past 3-4 years.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxMugiNgJ2qtYzBFTEJWN0t2WVE
>>51940335
3.9" 480p display
no LTE
1450mAh battery
1GB RAM
Proprietary OS
I get that >no botnet is supposed to be a plus, but the bad points HEAVILY outweighs the good.
My Android device is showing corruption around the edges of the screen.
I am guessing that means I need to RMA it right?
>>51940470
Holy fuck you just went full retarded, this isn't shitdroid where everything needs 4x the specs of the competitors, the OS is optimized to the core, a bigger fueltank in a car doesn't mean you have a better car senpai
Also Meego/nemo is more FOSS than Android will ever be
Don't get blinded sheep
>>51940544
>no LTE whatsoever
enjoy not having data or proper cell reception beyond basic 2G GSM
>>51940335
Can you even do anything meaningful with such underpowered hardware?
>>51940544
Honestly, no LTE in tyool 2015 is just too much of a drawback for anything else about the phone to matter. Sorry, bud.
>>51939865
I'll suggest the Redmi Note 2 for its value at $160. PDAF camera, swappable battery, microSD & dual SIM, nice manufacturing quality and fast (for that price tag, as well as for like 99% of Android apps, emulators and games) Helio X10 chipset.
Note this phone applies to countries where you have sufficient access to ITU global FDD-LTE bands.
The USA unfortunately has none.
>>51940613
Run steam and steam games? Any Linux/Windows/Shitdroid app? Have the best UX in the market? Basically have a real pocket computer that isn't a disposable device
>>51940734
What steam games can you run?
>>51940773
it's a 1GHz Single-core TI OMAP processor.
I'd say Tetris?
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n9-3398.php
>>51940790
What an idiot desu
>muh linux
He probably couldn't afford an Android phone
>>51940129
>>51940292
Mi negro
>>51940292
>tfw going from Poorfag tier to Actual flagships tier today
Feels good. Upgrading my OPO to a N6P
>>51940799
It's calling growing up senpai, sold my old M7 to buy two 64GB N9
>>51939865
The nexus 5, 6, 5X, and 6P and maybe the 4?
>>51939865
Funny seeing people recommend the 6P here, usually /g/ shits on anything popular. But yeah, 6P is super cool. Upgraded from an S3 and it's awesome
>>51940892
>6p
>popular
I have yet to see anyone with one. The only android phones I see are Samsungs and HTCS.
>>51940734
skypefag
>>51940934
Same but then I live in Germany.
>>51941028
I live in England.
Maybe it's big in the States.
Also go 2 bed
>>51941032
i live in the US (missouri) and nobody around me knows what a nexus device is. they either have "an apple or an android"
>>51941061
>Android
I hate it when people use that, it's like they didn't even know what they were purchasing just that it isn't an iPhone.
blackphone bp2
>>51940292
Aren't the new nexus devices too expensive? I mean, I know the 6P is a real flagship and the 5X is a solid mid-tier, but they were so cheap back in the day
>>51941291
True that. I would rather have an Xperia or Galaxy if you ask me to pick a flagship device because you get more proven quality with Samsung or Sony.
>>51941291
Most of the buyers of these devices want a status symbol or a "very luxurious self-reward" of sorts.
Not even 10% will have rationally analyzed their own processing power / RAM needs (or whatever other requirements) and arrived at the conclusion that they need a flagship device.
So actually, the manufacturers would be pretty stupid to make these very cheap - even if they could make them much cheaper, it probably wouldn't work out in their favor.
>>51941360
What about those of us that don't play games and just need something with good enough specs for internet, video, social media, and good camera?
>>51941422
There is always poorfag devices like the OPO for you guys.
>>51940292
Adding Oneplus X to the poor list.
I want to get a Note 5 for them shit VR games, but no root on Verizon. Guess I'm sticking with my Moto X
>>51941435
I'm paranoid about that lack of warranty though.
And is the camera even good?
>>51941422
Specs like on a Redmi 2 2GB (~$110), Redmi Note 2 (~$160), Mi4c (~$250) or whatever work for that.
Now, if your standard for "good camera" is arbitrarily what the real flagships have (but somehow not yet those of a decent DSLR / MILC / high-end P&S), well, good job! You now "need" a flagship.
Many people do these kinds of mental gymnastics, apparently it's fun or something.
>>51941587
>Now, if your standard for "good camera" is arbitrarily what the real flagships have (but somehow not yet those of a decent DSLR / MILC / high-end P&S), well, good job! You now "need" a flagship.
It was kind of hard to understand what you meant by this. Maybe I'm too tired.
But yeah, a good camera is necessary for me. I like to travel and its a lot of fun to get selfies with random people and no, my point and shoot real camera is no good for this.
It can sound weird, but a good selfie camera is really important for what I use smarphones for.
>>51939865
LG G3 for last years flagship.
>>51941628
Yea, whatever...
So, are the sample pictures of the devices I mentioned good enough? I'd think you can get one of these then.
>>51941659
>g3
>1440p screen
I wouldn't. I'd get the Z3 instead if I had to pick last year's flagships.
>looks good
>stamina mode gives you battery life for days
>has an sd card slot
>will continue receiving updates for a while, since it's a sony flagship (they abandon midrange phones after a few updates, since they focus on their flagships)
Now, I'm not sure about the camera, but that's what I'd go with.
>>51941422
Friend, people like us use the superior windows phone.
I do not regret switching from android.
>>51941712
>Redmi 2
Seems really similar to the Moto G, which is my current phone, which is not cutting it much anymore. Seems like 1GB of memory just isn't enough.
>Redmi Note 2
>microSD, up to 32 GB - Chinese version only
GSMarena implies only the chinese get a card slot. The fuck?
>Mi4c
>no card slot
dropped
>>51941795
Tell me more.
How do you get accustomed to windows phone after being used to android? I'm used the the apps I currently use.
>>51941823
What apps do you use?
It's mostly the same thing in windows 10
S6 Meme
>>51941836
scratch pad (simple, but very important for me)
fbreader
mxplayer
black music player
naked browser
google translate
And some miscellaneous ones I can probably find alternatives. Admittedly, I've never even really looked at windows phone apps and just assumed it wouldn't have what I use.
>>51939865
Get and S5 Family
>>51941800
> Seems like 1GB of memory just isn't enough.
But the 2GB RAM variant (mentioned it, right?) has 2GB RAM. So that's kinda addressed.
> GSMarena implies only the chinese get a card slot. The fuck?
You can try to buy an Indian manufactured variant that never happened with rumored downgrades that hence also obviously never happened.
For all I know, all Redmi Note 2 that were sold have a microSD slot and removable battery.
> no card slot
> dropped
Well, I can relate somewhat. No microSD is an annoying trick the flagships of many a lineup pull to get you to upgrade sooner...
>>51941875
>scratch pad (simple, but very important for me)
sorry I'm not familiar with this app. I'm sure there's an alternative though. Google tells me there are some alternatives.
>fbreader
Not familiar with this app though but there are some alternative ebook readers. I'm still trying to find one that I like though (as cancerous as it is, there is a kindle app from amazon that works just fine)
>mxplayer
vlc works better on windows phone than mxplayer
>black music player
I use groove. It works fine
>naked browser
You're stuck with edge. Sorry.
>google translate
Works with edge but I don't think there's an app.
>And some miscellaneous ones I can probably find alternatives. Admittedly, I've never even really looked at windows phone apps and just assumed it wouldn't have what I use.
There are some alternative apps out there but a lot of them suck ass. There's an app on the play store that you can install that recommends windows phone apps. It's from microsoft but I forget what's it's called.
>>51941979
Wait, doesn't WP have Opera?
iPhone 4S looking to upgrade to something (pref non-iPhone) customizable and with superior source sound quality
calls, photo, video, all are secondary to music/sound/audio. Shit's gotta be Android and still make calls and shit. Are there even products for what I'm seeking?
>>51940470
>storage column is labelled ROM
Flash storage is so very much rewritable, not Read Only Memory.
>>51941986
It has Opera Mini, which is NOT the same thing AT ALL.
>>51942006
> customizable
Any rooted / bootloader unlocked android is.
Not only are there many ROMs with massive customization options (some even as stock - MIUI, Cyanogen and derivatives come to mind), root also enables a ton of other customizations like the many alternative launcher UIs.
> and with superior source sound quality
This is most likely a case of: "Get some better IEM / headphones."
You can go audiophil herp over the DAC in Xiaomi phones or muh Wolfson DAC on dem Samsungs, but actually most phones have a decent DAC.
Samshrug s6 edge + reporting in
Ignore nexus shills
Report LG jews
Samsung fucks all of them in the ass.
>MUUH TUTJJIZZ DO U EVEN BOTNET RAM-MEME FUKN KEK iSAMSHIT CANCER BURN IN GET SHREKT
Moto is bro-tier doe
Should I root my Nexus 6p?
I mean I don't really see the point to be honest. I rooted my OPO but I never seem to get the full advantage of it apart from MoaAB
>>51942195
>MoaAB
Just use AdAway, man...
a 12 megabyte hosts file just slows down your phone
>>51942249
Fair enough. I might just keep my OPO as my rooted phone and leave my 6P pure stock
>>51942258
..AdAway is also a root app, but the hosts file made by it (at its' stock settings with the stock lists) is 2 megabytes.
never seen an ad
>>51942282
I know AdAway is for rooted phones. I was just talking to myself I guess
>>51942297
oh...
Sorry, english isn't my native language and I sometimes take things literal.
>>51942343
It's okay. Sorry for confusing you
>>51940063
Best phone I've ever owned.
>>51940063
>touchwizz
>>51942354
you don't have to apologize..
>>51942440
gomenasai desu senpai
>>51939865
Note 5 or xperia z5
>>51940292
Nexus 6P sounds good The LG sounds like a meme device. Poorfag devices don't even register on my radar.
![iphnok[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/54qYh11.png "iphnok[1].png")
Nokia 3310
>>51940292
> Zenfone 2
> Poorfag tier
> Faster than an s5
> 4gb RAM
> 64GB space
Give it a little bit of credit. It's at least mid to lower end of flagship tier.
>>51940133
>>51942195
>6P
How's the size? That's the only thing putting me off
>>51940292
>no S3 and S3 Mini
All your phones on the list are shit.
>have wileyfox swift
I am absolutely fine with having a poorfag tier phone.
We've come at a point where €150 phones can be very capable and decent. It has a SD410 and 2GB of RAM, 16GB memory, microSD slot, dual sim and an acceptable camera. Battery lasts me for days on end when on standby and I get enough screen on time to get through the day. Suits my needs perfectly and doesn't burn a hole in my wallet.
I don't even know what use I would have for phone that's 2 to 4 times as expensive.
>>51941756
All you said still applies to the G3. It's a mighty phone, and preferable over the G4 since it's cheaper and the difference between them is minimal.
>>51939865
not OP but i need help too.
I currently have a note 2.
looking to upgrade to a different phone with the same sized screen running on android OS.
but i also need:
- removable battery
- SD card slot
I would have gotten the note 4, but all stores are sold out, and id get the note 5, but it dosent have a removable battery or SD card slot.
any suggestions?
i need a 5.5 inch screen or larger.
>>51940292
>OP2
>flagship
>>51939865
Sony Xperia Z5
>>51944280
Note 4 is a pretty good upgrade for you.
>>51942420
>not switching to a custom rom
>>51941836
Do you even have a windows phone? I switched back to a cheap android phone because of the lack of good apps
>>51940544
Hahaha oh Christ you're actually serious. I can picture exactly what you look/smell like anon
>>51939865
Nexus 6, Nexus 6P. That's it.
>>51944280
see pic related.
selection limited to:
>minimum 2GB RAM
>minimum 16GB Storage
>5.5" screen or larger
>Android Only
>Removable battery Only
>Removable SD only
Get the new 950xl! It's totally /g/ approved.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amlegate.gbookmark
>Tfw GBookmarks will likely never get a material ui makeover/facelift.
>Tfw the dev is likely a nip or a chink.
JUST
So I'm in a contract with EE and I just got my iPhone unlocked as someone at work wants to buy it. I just ordered a z5c to replace it, this doesn't effect the contract right? I do still keep all my data allowance, texts and call etc don't I? It seems pretty logical but they always try to fleece more money out of you by telling you to buy out your contract for an upgrade etc (the z5c is unlocked so no worries regarding the sim being accepted).
moto /g/
So /g/
Swapped my OPO for a Nexus 7P today. Goddamn am I happy with this phone. Everything is so much smoother and quicker. I would highly recommend this phone to anyone
>>51940544
N9 is a great phone
I carry the Windows variant BlueBird for work. I dual boot and run Android for when I'm not at work. This is the best work device out there as far as I'm concerned. Although I don't know how easy it is to just buy one of them.
http://www.mypidion.com/product/product_new.asp?bmenu=1
