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>HTC 10
Better than m9
>LG G5
They tried to be different, but now they've ruined it
>S7
Best phone hardware wise, Touchwiz still polarising
>Note 6
Might come with Edge screen (please be not true ffs)
>iphone 7
best phone
>>54174025
Honestly, thanks to Cuckdragon, iPhone 6S Plus shat over every Android flagship last year.
whats the easiest way to get all apps including their settings to a new phone?
syncing stuf to my google account litery did nothing, half the apps are not in the store anymore (like clover) and those that are need to be redownloaded and reconfigured manually
Aint nodoby got time for this shit
>>54174454
Root and use titanium backup
>please be not true ffs
fuck edge screens
Retarded uselss shit
Is the S6 considered better than the LGG4
What's the last on the oneplus 3?
Is there any way Firefox can merge tabs and apps like Chrome does?
It's one of the reasons I'm still using Chrome.
Okay, I've got a pretty dumb question. I'm using an iPhone 6S Plus thanks to the shitty performance of my previous Note 4, and the bonuses of iMessage/handoff between the phone and iPad. That said, even jailbroken I'm pretty bored with the lack of modification and how big of a hassle it is to perform some simple actions. I love the battery life and that it's quick and usually stable, but I hate the lack of picking my own default apps, the crappy display, and the headache of sharing things.
So my question is, should I sell this and get a Nexus 6P? How's the 6P's battery? If I don't charge this thing every night, it doesn't really give a fuck. I don't want to lose that.
>>54176180
wow shenanigans much
just got my one M8 back from repair and the fuckers relocked my bootloader, just have to toss up on whether to get a HTC 10, which ever new nexus or iphone 7 when my contract ends in september,
and after being stung for £45 a month for 2 years i am never getting a contract again, as it's even cheaper to buy a phone on a credit card and a sim only plan than getting a contract robbing bastards.
What's the best tempered glass screen protectors that are pretty easy to install? Got a Nexus 5X and ran it naked for a few days, put a plastic one that came with a bumper case on. Feels like shit now and I'd like the silky feel of glass while curbing my autism over fucking up the actual screen.
>>54176008
if you aren't hammering the device like games and hours of youtube, it should last 2 days and it's got quick charge if you do need to charge it.
>>54176275
the cheapest one on aliexpress, and most glass protectors just slide on.
I just got a g5. Upgraded from a note 2. Its great so far. I love the fingerprint reader in the back. Makes it a breeze to unlock.
The jump from Android 4.4 to 6 is pretty substantial as well.
Takes awesome pictures.
>>54174008
WHAT is the point of an edge screen? I know somebody who has one of those things, and I'm worried that once he drops it he's just going to whine about it.
>>54176576
planned obsolescence
Why do people hate the G5? Do they just hate the design? If that's the case buy a case.
>>54176771
Only those who haven't used one hate it.
>>54176771
I don't mind the design so much, but I chose the HTC 10 over it because factory unlockable bootloader and the built in DAC. Mostly the bootloader.
Hey guys what's the best smartphone that's not too pricy and doesn't have a 80$/month service with most providers in Canada? I'm thinking about Samsung LG or HTC.
>>54176180
Chink plastic shit, what can you expect
phone
Got a new phone, went from a flip phone to a Moto G and want to know what are the best basic apps for security.
>>54177209
dog photo taken with phone
>>54177244
Norton 360 Mobile
>>54177209
>>54177248
Nice dog. What phone did you get?
>>54177876
ZTE Warp elite for about 100$.
Its a fine budget phone, camera and screen are petty good, unfortunately there's no custom rom support and it'll probably stay on 5.1
knowing what I know now about it I wouldn't buy it again, Id probably opt to spend another 20-30$ for a chinkphone with xda support
>>54174008
>LG G5
>They tried to be different, but now they've ruined it
How? This is probably the best phone out this year, curious as to why someone would think this.
>>54177909
>ZTE Warp elite for about 100$.
nigga you lying. That's a 13mp, 2gb ram, 720p screen phone. No way in hell you'll find it for less than $150
>>54178261
They released a rough draft.
>>54174008
G4 or M9? both are about the same price....
>>54178261
Removed the previous selling point, buttons on back, then added a nice-but-confusing modularity plan where nobody can actually find where to buy the addons
It took away a feature people liked, the rear buttons, for no reason in particular, then didn't follow through with the feature it wanted to push. LG went full Sony
>>54177909
How's battery life on it? I hear zte phones have the worst battery life out there. Yet I'm tempted to get one, have a prevail lte atm.
Hi /g/, I bought a Nexus 5X to get on Project Fi and replace my current Nexus 5. However I was too hasty and only just realized that the Nexus 5X doesn't have Qi charging which I have loved on my Nexus 5.
Please help me overcome my buyer's remorse by listing features of the Nexus 5X over the Nexus 5.
>>54178332
Actually a bunch of people bought it on /g/ when it went on sale @ bestbuy for 80$ but I missed that sale and bought it on ebay
>>54178362
I cant give an exact answer, but it easily lasts all day for me, with full brightness wifi/location/sync turned on, So I cant say Im unhappy with the battery life.
>>54178352
Plus those terrible bezels. Is almost like they hate their fans. G2>G3>G4 design wise.
>>54178401
nice. My prevail lte barely lasts me the entire day despite leaving it on 50% brightness most of the time. It feels like I own an iphone.
>>54178372
They added a X to the name so it sounds all future-y and shit, what the fuck more could you want?
>>54175280
yes, g4 has no battery life
So g I just bought a g3 off ebay in mint condition for $90. Any custom roms you would recommend?
>>54178511
:^)
>>54178344
anyone? please save me from the lumia 620 menace...
>>54178511
I have a G4 and it's way better than my SGS3 was and impossible for me to drain throughout the course of a 9-5 workday but alright
>go to att store to buy galaxy s7
>chinese lady comes up
>"u hev eny keschons?"
>"yes I'd like to buy a galaxy s7"
>she busts out her ipad and ask my account
>tell her im on a go phone plan and don't want to pay for the next bullshit
>she starts stuttering "s-s-so you gonna pay full price?"
>yes
>she asks what color
>i ask to see both so I can decide
>"it luks ly dat fone ova de" while pointing at an HTC
>bitch just wont let me see them for some reason
>"ok ill take the gold"
>"u shu about dat?"
>bitch I would be if you let me see the fucking phone
>she goes to talk to the manager
>"oh sowwy we no sell phone, you got buy plan first"
WTF why wont they just let me buy the phone outright? why do they make it so hard to buy a fucking phone?
im not buying into that next bullshit
>>54178623
The M9 will overheat and thermal throttle.
The G4 is good, if you don't get one with bootloop problem.
>>54178332
lol
>5.2" 1080p, 2gb ram/16gb rom, MT6753, 13MP/5MP, sd slot
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_331964.html
>>54178627
top kek. should've kneed her
>>54178627
do they cut sim cards or transfer them? im going from a mini sim to a nano sim so i might have to get it transferred.
>>54178627
next bullshit?
>>54178647
leaning towards the M9 mainly cause it's slightly cheaper...all the G4's i can find are the 505-506 serial numbers, which are the bootloop ones.
>GG
>>54178674
>non-zte chinkshit
no thanks
>>54178332
I got it for $110 on Amazon and it has been as low as $80 recently
>>54178730
ATT neXt. basically it's an installment plan so you pay monthly for your phone
>>54178706
how should I know I didn't get the phone
>>54178700
stormed outta there so fast
>tfw I went to another att store 5 min away and they let me buy it outright
>>54178362
3000 mah on a 720p screen, gets roughly 5.5-6 hrs screen on time for me personally
>>54178787
did you go back to the first store and show it off to the ching chong?
Is the Xiaomi mi5 a waste of money?
As gimmicky as the second screen is, the V10 is the best phone I've used since the Note 4 or the G2
>>54178825
Have you seen bend tests for the phone? It breaks like a brittle piece of glass.
>>54178674
>Battery Capacity (mAh): 2450mAh
Too bad.
>>54178841
Well the Nexus 6p and HTC m9 also failed Jerry's bend tests. Is the fragility an issue for the specs it offers?
>>54178825
It has shitty battery and no card slot.
>>54178812
nah that'd be a waste of time
>>54178905
that's true. what do you think of the redmi note 3?
is it a meme?
the note2 offers the exact same shit but expandable memory instead of a fingerprint scanner
I already bought a HTC 10 for my wife. Rose gold, overall a pretty good phone. Camera, best htc has offered ever. The high pixels offers clarity better than any of the predecessors. I've been using HTC ever since the g1, first desire, one, m8, a9 now 10
>>54178943
>redmi note 3?
Redmi note 3 Pro* is best bang for your buck, if you can tolerate MiUi.
>>54178943
I've had Note 3 Pro for a week now. It's a solid device, not really much to complain about.
>>54178560
I use Fulmics, it's pretty great, especially if you like the LG UI and glorious knock code. If you don't just use CM or something
>>54178489
More, I NEED MORE
of anything, I don't care, just give me more something
Oukitel k6000 pro worth it?
Coming from a nexus 5, looking for battery life.
I honestly don't get why you guys risk your money playing roulette with chink shit when you could save up and buy a decent phone that won't break after a month.
What's the logic in this?
honest question
>>54179043
Coming from someone with a G3, it's probably the chase. You get used to having something that juss werks and it seems boring. But you start hunting for things that might or might not work as intended, and you can either try to make them work as intended or find another option.
And so a hobby is born.
>>54179043
Tbh I'd rather buy a chinese phone every year instead of a local phone every 2 years. Plus it's cheaper.
Find me a local phone that can match the redmi note 2 in specs for example.
I was thinking of getting a Blu Life One X as my first smartphone, but apparently using GLtools will end up bricking it. Does anyone know why that is?
sauce
https://www.reddit.com/r/IntoBlu/comments/4fuaag/anybody_gotten_graphics_reductors_like/
>inb4 le reddit
>>54179012
$20 phone bill is pretty nice
>>54179085
>>54179043
Buying new chinkphones for $150-$200 is still better than buying 2-3 year old flagships.
>>54178372
It has a better cpu
>>54179127
>Buying new chinkphones for $150-$200 is still better than buying 2-3 year old flagships.
>chinkphones
>better
Want me to send you some money in PayPal so you can eat today?
>>54178859
eh, works for the Moto G 3rd gen
>>54179020
Avoid, look for redmi note 3 pro
>>54179180
I'll appreciate it. send some dick pics as well.
>>54179043
There isn't much risk when your phone just works. Where else are you gonna get a brand new: 4,000mah battery, high end snapdragon, and 1080p screen for under $200?
>>54178960
>>54178943
You can also unlock bootloader (Official and unofficial methods) and install CM/AOSP.
>>54179180
Le mad jew
>>54179180
I'd rather a heliox10 or mtk6753 than a snapdragon 410.
I'd rather a 4000mAh battery over 2000mAh battery
I'd rather a 1080p screen over a 720p screen
I'd rather 3GB ram over 1GB
It's good value. Buy a nexus 5x local for $650 or a redmi note 3 pro for $230.
You tell me which is the better deal
>>54178627
>not asking to speak to the manager
Utter bullshit that you couldn't buy it. You could have walked in to any other place that sells phones (Best Buy, Target, etc.) and done it just fine. Fuck corporate stores.
>>54179232
Why avoid? Redmi has less ram and a smaller battery.
>>54179104
Maybe you should look into the 2gb NP3?
>>54179237
Only if you are a qt grill.
:3
>>54179209
Mediatek chips and he screen drains more battery.
>>54179260
>>54179271
>Nexus 5x $650
Anyway you should consider going back to the university and get a better job.
>>54179292
Is wasting money fun?
>>54179292
I'm currently studying at University you dip.
>>54179292
I wonder who could be behind that post
>>54179281
Far superior CPU.
The MT6753 on the K6000 is slower then your 3 year old Nexus 5(SD800), think about it.
>>54179292
yeah the mediatek is on-demand octa core, what's the problem?
>>54179326
MT6753 still beats all lower end SD SoC though. 615, 410, 412 all score lower than the MT6753.
>>54179326
It offers similar single thread performance to the SD800 on geekbench, has twice as many cores, and is 64 bit.
Also, I'm aiming for battery life, not performance. The k6000 pro has a 6A battery.
>>54179303
>>54179313
That's why we should live on cardboard houses and stop using cars and clothes.
:^)
>>54179310
So that's the power of Canadian money!
>>54179328
That your 2450mAh battery doesn't work in the same way it does for you meme /g/.
Right?
>>54179350
the point is 2,450mah with that processor isn't bad, it would last a full day's use. you're just a memer now.
>>54179285
>NP3
What's that stand for? I tried googling it and couldn't find anything
does anyone know why it would brick or how to prevent it?
>>54179354
>it would last a full day's use.
Have fun..
>>54179356
He meant N3P, Redmi Note 3 Pro
>>54179348
>>54179281
K6000
MT6735P 1 GHz Quad-Core
K6000 Pro
MT6753 1.3 GHz Octa-Core
>>54179363
>he takes his cellphones on safari excursions without any energy source
Right.
>>54179350
Here's a (YOU)
>>54179348
Isn't that because of the mt6735p SoC?
>>54179376
Thanks!
>>54179374
>He needs to carry a battery because his phone can't survive a whole day.
>>54179373
All mediatek SoCs suck.
>>54179342
The 616 scores around 1k more in Antutu than MT6753. power consumption is also supposed to be better.
>>54179346
Performance depends on your needs. if you don't game, it's all pretty much acceptable at that level.
>>54179346
RMN3P has 4100 batery, besides Xiaomi is more regular updating MIUI, other chink brands don't care about that. Reviews offer 7-9 hrs of screen time
>>54179409
Only game I play is sea battle with the gf so I doubt I can find a modern SoC that can't handle my uses.
>>54179411
Do they just update the ui or the os too? Last I checked they were still on Android 5.1
Also k6000 pro has 3GB ram, no xiaomi in that price range does. Plus 30% larger battery is pretty appealing.
>>54179459
Way heavier as well.
Why not go with the vanilla Redmi 3/3 Pro?
Cheaper, faster, and has insane battery life.
It's #3 on gsmarena battery life test
http://www.gsmarena.com/battery-test.php3
The whole Redmi line is due for 6.0 update anyway
>>54179459
Both, there is a leaked Marshmallow test ROM for the RMN3P, but it doesn't really mind because MIUI is different from stock Android, theres already an pure Android ROM from Qualcomm for the redmi note and the development of customs roms will be a lot better because of the snapdragon processor, something that doesn't happen with mediatek socs
>>54179506
That's the redmi 3, not the pro?
And it's number 4
>>54179506
Shitty display.
I'm a fan of chinese phones, desu. I have a Meizu MX4, as a camera which is like fucking 20mp, neat battery life, some weird custom android shit
Why even buy western phones lmao
>>54179529
Smaller screen and lower resolución offers better battery, the 616 is octare is good
>>54179537
I lile flymeos more than MIUI but the lack of band 4 is a no go for me
>>54179548
>resolución
so how's the wall going?
>>54179537
this
>>54179567
Not good enough since I got here yesterday
>>54179529
>And it's number 4
Tied at #3 with the Lumia. gets better talk time&web browsing, only video playback slightly lower.
>That's the redmi 3, not the pro?
Redmi 3 is 2gb RAM/16gb ROM
Redmi 3 Pro is 3gb RAM/32gbROM
>>54179534
unintelligible unless you watch movies all day.
>>54179561
desu, I haven't tried switching to other ROMs. Looking at some now, but never bothered to root my phone.
>>54179548
Fair enough.
Thanks for the link to the battery test, but I feel like its missing a lot of phones.
Someone should send them the oukitel k10000. That thing managed almost 30 hours SoT.
Going to definitely reconsider for the redmi 3.
>>54179576
>unintelligible
I don't think you know what that word means.
>>54179585
As far I know there is no custom ROMs for meizu phones or I am wrong?
>>54179573
Then go back fucking juan, not like you can afford any phone in whatever shithole you live.
>>54179529
>>54179587
>>54179576
>Tied at #3 with the Lumia. gets better talk time&web browsing, only video playback slightly lower.
Actually, it's better on all 3, not sure why they'd put the Lumia higher.
>>54179614
>El gringo esta mad
Come at me bro
>>54179635
No thanks, I don't wanna get some disease.
>>54179587
>$187 for the redmi 3
>$225 for an extra 1GB ram
Is it worth it?
>>54179587
>Someone should send them the oukitel k10000. That thing managed almost 30 hours SoT.
Sure, but that's basically a battery bank that makes phone calls. maybe if they'll put a pro version it will be worth it. also weighs a ton.
>>54179659
Where are you getting this prices? R3 is $135 and R3 Pro is $165.
>>54179659
Sure is the same model? That's the price for the Note 3 Pro, has a better SOC, bigger storage and more RAM
>>54178957
You got the HTC 10 already? I preordered from htc.com the day it came out and still don't have a shipping confirmation.
>>54179635
taco taco
>>54179602
You're wrong, but they're all a bit iffy looking to me desu.
>AT&T
>USB c
>God tier battery life
>finger print scanner
The only things I've found are expensive chink shit
Why should I pay~$400+ for a Chinese brand like xiaomi or zuk?
>>54179687
It's the pro prime, but not the note.
Only difference I saw was ram, but I only glanced at specs
>>54179732
Why would you? Get the oukitel k4000 pro for a hundred usd.
Specs are good enough for anyone, Just don't expect games to run on ultra settings
>>54179761
3GB RAM / 32 GB ROM is the only difference.
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-3-PRO-3G-RAM-32G-ROM-Metal-Body-Fingerprint-4100-mAh-Snapdragon-616/900031_32645805218.html
$212 AUD
anyone here with an oukitel k10000, how's daily use performance? all I do is clover/music/telegram/whatsapp/sms/snapchat desu, can it handle that with its mediocre cpu?
>>54179761
For thay price it's not worth, the Note has better specs, the regular model is the real deal
>>54179791
Would you say that's worth the extra ~$20?
>>54175875
Not sure, but from past experience Firefox is a disaster when it comes to syncing things.
>>54179813
Thanks.
I'll just go for that.
Should be amazing, coming from a nexus 5
>>54179818
Yeah, MiUi can be quite RAM heavy.
>>54179732
Because you can get things like this
http://www.oppomart.com/letv/l2/le-max-2.html
The S7 is 300 USD more expensive
>>54179791
That's got 25 aud shipping
>>54179787
That doesn't have USB type c or a finger print scanner, unfortunately :/
>>54179866
Try
Fantacy shop
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-3-Prime-3G-RAM-32G-ROM-Fingerprint-Metal-Body-4100-mAh-Snapdragon-616/103919_32641397507.html
or
ET shop
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-3-Prime-4100mAh-Snapdragon-616-Octa-Core-Full-Metal-3G-RAM-32G-ROM/609089_32640889094.html
don't buy a Redmi 3 Pro, extra 16gb rom and 1gb extra ram doesn't warrant the price. it's a waste of money.
>>54179849
This is still a bit expensive for an obscure Chinese phone with no support... I also really dislike the 1440p meme. Dunno about this thing's battery life, but it's battery seemed a bit small. As for Samsung, I've kind of developed a strong dislike of them as they have that horrible bloat and toss out their diary new products so quickly as they consistently release new garbage. Maybe the moto G4 will be good...
>Qualcomm violates Type C specifications in order to allow Quick Charging by modifying the VBus to allow variable voltage output, as well as altering USB Data transfer lines to draw even more power
>Engineer at Google says this can be a serious problem if you purchase third party cables claiming to be "Type C & Quick Charge 3.0 Compliant (which is not possible)" which can possibly lead to frying the ports
>With this, the Nextbit Robin, LG G5 and HTC 10 are not "Type C Spec Compliant" according to these specifications
>If you only use the OEM cable this will likely not affect you
That's pretty interesting.
http://www.xda-developers.com/be-wary-of-false-advertising-qualcomm-quick-charge-is-not-usb-type-c-spec-compliant/
>>54179938
>support
Who has benefited from manufacturer "support." You talking about OTA updates? Repairs? What? If theirs a problem with a chinese phone you just open a dispute and return it to the seller for free.
>>54179938
>obscure
Dude leeco will be starting operations in USA this year, so be ready for official distribution and support, just stop being jew
>>54179940
didn't this come to light when the guy fried his Pixel chromebook or whatever.
Really loving my Motorola moto X pure. Bought it for $200 off a friend. Came from budget phone after budget phone. Was getting ready to bite the bullet and just buy a 128gb Nexus 6p but then my friend offered this. Runs 6.0 flawlessly, root and ROMs available, and gets updates quick.
Camera is a huge step up too.
Anyone looking forba good phone, this one is great for its price. Even at full retail, they go $400 for the 32gb version. MicroSD slot, so internal isn't the make or break.
>>54179902
This one looks good.
Original Redmi 3 Pro Prime Full network 3G/32G Snapdragon 616 fringerprint ID Metal body Octa-core original xiaomi brand
http://s.aliexpress.com/IRRrINFn
(from AliExpress Android)
Is the gold feminine?
Anyone able to verify if this seller will fuck me over or not?
are china fones so cheap because they don't pay for the license fees of 1st world country band frequencies?
>>54179792
bump for this question, anyone?
>>54179961
Just read up on that as well
Type C is really a mess looks like
No wonder they needed all these regulations lately because those damn chinks
>>54179965
And that shit has an sd slot. It looks really nice, the current price is like $300 for the lower capacity version which is a deal.
t. Moto G3 peasant
>>54179970
Gold is gay 2bh. go with silver or gray. shop is ok.
>>54179970
water you doing
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-3-Pro/311331_32641733127.html
>>54180013
Shop only has gold or silver.
Will probably go silver.
>>54180039
>extra 7 dollars for silver
Why?
>>54179792
>>54179983
MTK6735 is .. really pushing it. don't expect games to work smoothly. casual use is probablt alright.
>>54179970
see
>>54180039
HK Goldway is a good verified shop.
>>54179983
Can it handle it? Sure? Pretty much any phone will run the apps you listed. Will it run all of those apps simultaneously and smoothly switch between them? Probably not considering the CPU is only a 1ghz mediatek chip.
I had a few phones from BLU that used mediatek hardware. They're not the fastest, but they get the job done and are decent on battery. I had the BLU Studio Energy. 1gb RAM, mediatek 1.2ghz quad, 720p screen and built in 5k mah battery. Would get almost 16 hours screen on time.
Why not consider a more mainstream budget phone and see if ZeroLemon makes a battery for it? I did that with my note 3 when I was still on Verizon. Had a ZeroLemon 10k mah battery and case. Granted the phone was 0.5in thick, it would last 6 days between charges.
>>54180059
extra 7$ bc you are a man
what in the fuck do I do with root?
I mainly rooted for adblock and emoji switcher, but I feel like there should be more that I do with it
>>54180059
Silver's fine anon. use the cheaper shop, you get buyer protection either way.
If I got a redmi note 3 pro, would it be stupid to replace the miui shit with Google launcher or something? Would this do anything to mess with the phone or other tweaks they may have added? Would it take a hit on battery life?
>>54180063
The k10000 gives 30 hours SoT. Why consider any other phone.
>>54180061
>verified store
Good point. That's worth the extra $7 in my opinion. Wouldn't want to put up with some dodgy seller just for $7
>>54180084
Put Nova launcher
>>54180085
Because mediakek sucks
>>54180084
you can use google installer/launcher on it just fine. other people use nova and stuff.
>>54180084
Nova launcher? or flash CM12.
Anyone here use a physical keyboard with their phone? I was thinking of buying a T420 or something for notes and crap, but if my phone can do the same thing, I don't really see the point.
>>54180188
Why not a netbook?
>>54179705
I canceled mine and went for s7 exynos for root. S7 better than HTC in everyway
>>54180061
What's the difference between an unverified store and a verified one?
>>54180324
You may get fake Xiaomi phone
>>54180392
Is that still possible
>>54180405
From unverified stores yes, Goldway is cool to go
>>54180405
Check the pastebin from here >>54175450
>>54180324
Basically you got a higher chance of having a phone housing with a lead inside if you buy from unverified stores
>>54178835
I have the second screen turned off when main screen on. On on when main screen off. I find it useful to see if I have messages without pushing the button and a simple swipe will allow me to use the flash light without having to unlock my phone that way. Only shit thing about the V10 is battery. I'd consider an extended battery but I don't want a big ass case to go along with it. Unless there is a battery I'm unaware of.
I don't understand smart phone pricing at all.
I have a ZTE T815 I bought new for $29AU.
From the same vendor the Note 5 is $997, S6 is $798 and iPhone 6 $1097. How are these devices between 37-times and 28-times the value? Are consumers that stupid?
OnePlus One or Nexus 5X?
I can't decide.
Camera is a big point for me and I think the 5X has a slightly better one.
The OnePlus One has 4 times the memory, however and uses a very customizable Android.
>>54180752
Do you even see how different the specs are for each phone?
>TFT 4.0", 480 x 800, capacitive touch
that alone speaks volumes
>>54180752
>are consumers that stupid
Yes.
But also australian pricing is shit too. My sister got her oppo on sale from dick smith.
I'm ordering my redmi 3 from China for $150 less than her oppo.
I'm never buying a local phone again if the xiaomi turns out alright, might even buy an oukitel k4000 for my dad since he's still on his samsung s2.
>>54180776
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
>>54180853
It's a phone that's 4". There's no need to have a high pixel density; the only reason it's more at 4" is because it's a point of marketing.
>>54180752
>Are consumers that stupid?
Sadly yes, thats why Apple has tons of money
>>54180776
5X, no question.
But...if memory is a big issue, save your money and get an OP2.
OPO stood the test of time, yes,but that was released two years ago. While the 800 SoC were arguably the best chip Qualcomm has ever made, they're nearing 3 years old. Time to move on.
>>54180865
Not so sure about that.
Chinese phones come filled with bloat and back doors
>>54180965
Theres an official way to debloat Xiaomi phones but guess you wanna get cucked by the jews
I've been using my Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro for a week now.
Ask me anthing
>>54181019
What's the camera like?
Are the colours good?
Just discovered the oukitel k4000 pro for 60 dollars less than the redmi 3.
What's the SoT on the redmi 3 because in this review the oukitel manages 8 hours SoT and a week of standby at 15% battery.
Also has a tough screen, as in hammer nails into wood screen, so I'm seriously reconsidering.
>>54175280
Depends. The battery life on the S6 ain't that great either, no sd slot, it's a tad smaller.
Though it does have better specs, I still went for the G4. So far so good
>>54181025
SD 616
>>54181109
Do I honestly need more?
I snapchat, I use facebook messenger, I browse the web, I call, and I text.
That's literally the extent of my phone use.
>>54177030
Define "too pricy"
>>54181123
Should be more than enough, the Snapdragon 616 is octacore
>>54178647
Where can I find the serial number?
>>54181133
I meant the mediatek.
The oukitel is using the mt6735p.
Also no android app takes advantage of more than 4 cores yet.
>>54180059
>>54180013
>>54179970
I have the gold. It honestly looks okay, kind of silverish.
Is it possible to have a rooted oneplus one running marshmallow? My SU privileges disappear once I flash a 6.0 ROM.
>>54178626
>My phone from 2015 is better than my phone from 2012
>>54181140
I dont trust the quadcores from Mediatek, that one in particular is almost like the SD410. The SD616 its a lot better
http://system-on-a-chip.specout.com/compare/440-1181-1190/Qualcomm-Snapdragon-410-MSM8916-vs-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-616-MSM8939v2-vs-MediaTek-MT6735P
>>54174008
Why the fuck do you say the s7 has the best hardware? HTC 10 got the same cpu and less bloat so will probably get better benchmark scores.
What are your recommended apps, /g/? I need:
>Email (I've used myMail in the past, because of multiple emails.)
>Music
>Browser (Using Lightning atm)
>File manager
Anything else would be appreciated.
>>54181185
Well I just had a quick look at geekbench scores, and it looks like the 6735p has a similar single thread performance to the 616 in the redmi 3, oddly enough.
Does anyone have a FLIR One or a Seek? I'm thinking about possibly getting either one of those, a Seek(I think they priced them wrong at work, they're only $130), or the Cat S60, which has the same FLIR Lepton module built in, but my worry is that 60x80 resolution sounds shitty. Does it actually work well?
>>54181022
The colours are good, it's just that the details dont all get captured. Slow-mo filming is nice tho
https://youtu.be/T3F5gRvNJKQ
Pajeet claims that Mi5 is hard to bend and somehow Jerry fucked the rigidity by cutting the screen up with a tool he uses to test gorilla glass.
Your thoughts?
>>54181480
go away Pajeet, we wont suscribe
>>54181480
Subscribed :')
>>54176180
Lerl
>>54181575
>>54181688
>guys do i fit in yet, guys?
Is the note 4 still a good purchase?
>>54181204
I am British and we get the Exynos
>>54181858
Yeah definitely
Could someone tell me what to do from here, I want to download these songs to my phone but there isn't a download option. I've moved the songs to my music folder and download folder but they won't show up in play music.
>>54181966
Click either "available offline" or "export" in the settings. The former is better for folders you're constantly updating z the latter is better for single files
>>54182021
OK I export them to where my music folder? I've done that but they won't show up?
>>54176180
>cheap chink shit
>snaps with little to 0 pressure
you literally get what you pay for with this shit.
>>54182232
Why would you even apply pressure?
>>54182366
Because he's an idiot.
>>54174171
Id probably buy one if i could run android on it desu.
Anyone have a CAT phone?
I just want something hardy.
I want this device, now!
Unlike Xiaomi, it features most used LTE frequencies in Europe.
>>54176180
AHAHAHAHA
what did you expect from a phone that has xiao in its name
I bought an LG G5 because I have long international flights and the second battery is appealing to me.
I also hated my S6 Edge because touchwiz and horrific battery life (especially while idling).
Did I do okay?
What will give better battery life?
>redmi 3
>oukitel k4000 pro
>oukitel k6000 pro
>>54183660
The phone with the biggest battery and the lowest resolution screen.
>>54183718
All 720p.
Redmi has 4100mAh, k4000 pro has 4600mAh, k6000 pro has 6000mAh.
I can't fucking decide and its stressing me out.
Fuck.
>>54183809
Correction, k6000 pro is 1080p
>>54183660
If I go with the redmi, should I be worried about the rom it ships with?
>>54183917
Depends on the store, but the one in your screenshot definitely comes with malware. If in doubt, you can always easily reflash your device.
>>54176008
install elementalx kernel and pure android and battery life will be amazing
>>54174171
Too bad it runs iOS
Is it worth buying a oneplus 2 in china while im there ? The 64gb 4gb ram version , any disadvantages?
>>54184178
OP2 has shit software. You can install CM, but then say bye to fingerprint reader
>>54184262
Well any other suggestions on what should i get while im in china , whats cheaper there then in europe and still worth it?
>>54176180
The Mi5 doesn't cost jack shit, so obviously it's not going to be all that great. I don't understand the hype for this phone in western countries. For the chinese its a great phone bur for anything outside china you get really shit customer service and no/poor 4g or software support.
Having a SD820 is nice but it's worth the sacrifices the mi5 forces you to have.
>Moto X Style
Literally the best phone out there. Nothing else has came close to it.
>inb4 "muh project fi!"
Slap Metro PCS or T-Mobile on it and its literally god-tier.
>>54184262
There is nothing wrong with Oxygen OS since February. Yes, the early release sucked ass. It's still miles better than any other chinese brand.
>>54184964
Depends on where you live. The LG G4 is ridiculously good value atm here in holland.
>>54175875
But why? Is there a reason you want to merge tabs and apps?
>>54181123
No, you really don't. the whole "more cores is better" trend was a horrendous idea and whoever thought mainstreaming big.LITTLE should be shot.
>>54180080
Change your ROM
>>54184984
a lot of the amazon/eBay models were the pre-october ones that bootloop permanently after a few days/weeks/months, precisely why they're so cheap.
>>54175280
I have both, G4 is better. Battery life is shit on both, but G4 can swap batteries in 30 seconds. Also LG UI is arguably better than Touchjizz.
I'd buy a 6p if it didn't have that terrible crapdragon 810 in it
New nexus when?
What's a good budget smartphone for someone who's never owned one? I think it's finally time to say goodbye to my dumbphone and get with the times. I'd like it if I could stay under 200 euro. I don't need anything amazing, since I don't plan on playing any 3d games or anything like that. The most fancy thing I might want to try is that carboard vr for 3d porn, but otherwise it will mostly be 720p videos and internet browsing.
>>54179012
The fact that Qi charging really isn't a big deal?
Better camera, better CPU, bigger phone, fingerprint
>>54185172
Moto E
>Xperia Z3 vs. Galaxy A5 (2016)
Which one would you choose and why? Z3 being ~9% cheaper.
bend tests are the most ridiculuos shit ever.
>>54185367
it seems a bit old, no? Is the 1 gig ram and snapdragon 200 still good enough?
>>54185452
Z3, it has Android N.
>>54185565
1GB of RAM is not enough, hardly 2GB is enough.
>>54185601
What's Android N?
>>54185646
so then the moto E wouldn't actually be good phone for me, I guess?
>>54185657
the upcoming newest version of Android.
It's preview released right now
>>54185156
The SD810 is great. I think you still have the version 1 in mind like in the htc one m9 which sucked badly. The 6P has a SD810 v2.1 which doesnt have any of the overheating problems.
>>54176180
remind me never to intentionally bend my phone with excessive pressure!!
>>54185703
Depends what are you going to do with it. If it's just messages + calls and rare web-browsing it's okay, I guess. But if you need constant fluent and smooth browsing or you do multitasking alot then look for phone no less than 2GBs of RAM. See, 1GB of RAM would've been okay if it was iOS, since it doesn't struggle that much, but when it comes to Android, even if it doesn't lag at the beggining it will eventually turn into shit that will make even your basic tasks a nightmare to do. Which phone to buy is really market/location dependant. When it's a good choice to buy some Motorola or Nexus in US - it might be the worst choice for you in EU.
How stupid would be to buy an LG G3 right now?
It's in a fairly good condition.
>>54185841
Don't do that. The screen is not optimized for the hardware I think. After a week using you will face massive lag and the battery performance is super poor.
>>54185841
It's just an okay phone. QHD screen will drain battery fast.
>>54185452
Bumping. More thoughts?
>>54185824
>even if it doesn't lag at the beggining it will eventually turn into shit that will make even your basic tasks a nightmare to do
So even 2GB RAM phones would start turning into shit with time? If so then why does this not happen on iOS?
>>54185772
The HTC One M9 was revealed to have v2. It was just the other manufacturers had figured out how to keep cool long after that phone was released.
Can't wait to my note 3 pro arrive baka
>>54185907
>16GB
Don't you actually want to do things on your phone?
>>54185932
Note 3 pro have sd support. I'm fine with it
>>54185899
>So even 2GB RAM phones would start turning into shit with time?
Less likely, but I'm not 100% sure. I know that buying 1GB RAM phone in 2016 is kind of really dangerous as it might turn in to lag-machine.
>If so then why does this not happen on iOS?
Optimization. Less bloat in general, including AppStore.
>>54183917
nigga get the redmi pro note 3, then flash an AOSP rom.
>>54181229
FLIR devices are not for taking pretty pictures but are production tools to use on your workbench. The resolution basically doesn't matter as long as it takes accurate temperature measurements.
I use a FLIR 165 (not a smartphone addon but a handheld unit) and it's a great device to have when you need it. Highly recommend anything they make.
>tfw
>>54178511
also the phone gets hot good for the winter i guess to keep you pocket warm and the battery life is a joke.
My phone is better than all of yours
>>54186190
what phone?
>>54186221
Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro
>>54186231
https://youtu.be/uR3pf2tj6LQ
>>54185841
As long you don't end up paying more than $140 it should be a good deal. Battery life does suck on stock rom but there is a huge xda community.
I'm poor. Moto G or Moto X?
How good/bad of an idea would it be to get a xiaomi redmi 3 pro? I've heard good things about xiaomi stuff, but I just don't know about buying a chinese smartphone. I could get something like the 2gig version moto g for about 10 euro more, but obviously its specs are worse than the redmi 3 pro. wat do.
>>54185904
I think the newer htc m9s have the 2.1 as well. It has a 30mhz higher clock speed on the gpu as well.
I agree that the sd810 was very underwhelming for its time (especially if you look at the 820), it's not a bad chip though (the 2.1).
I'd still rather have an 810 than a 808, 650 or shitty exynos.
>>54174008
>Touchwiz still polarising
How is this relevant on /g/? Last I checked, you could root these things in minutes. What, are you all shopping for relatives or something? If you are, your plebian family members won't mind Touchjizz anyway.
>>54186833
Consider the following cons:
>bad warranty if something happens
>shitty chinese rom
>limited 4g support
Hardware wise they are amazing though. But it is still a chink phone, lots of bang for bucks but comes with the obvious downsides.
>>54176576
i know one that has one too, i don't like it, the way the screen curves makes it hard to determine depth and pressing the keyboard becomes an uncomfortably retarded experience, my friend got used to it though.
he has a Samsung, there's a bigger battery in the edge version.
>>54182582
i would too
What 4chan app to get for android?
>>54186925
4G isn't all that important for me, since I spend almost all of my day in places with decent wifi anyway. Warranty is more of problem, though I do have a good track record of taking care of my shit, as my now nearly 6 year old cheapo samsung can attest to.
It's the rom that really worries me. I'd rather get something locally from a "real" brand, but I'm having some trouble finding something with good specs for about the same price. I'm perfectly willing to shell out a bit more or take something with a bit lesser specs so long as it works well though.
So my shitty Blu phone battery died, and the shit company that is Blu is not restocking that particular model of my phone anymore, despite the fact they still producing and selling them. I need another budget android, right now its between heueheu and asus. I am not a fan of the volume rocker on the back of the Zenfone, and the UI on the honor5x seems to be bloated to shit. What do I get?
>>54178511
what
>>54187027
Clover
>>54184984
Bootloop
>>54187081
Mimi not as good?
>>54187054
You can just flash a Chinese stable rom, get Nova and be set. MIUI is a bit unbearable and takes some getting used to.
>No app drawer
>>54187081
>>54187027
Why not just use Chrome?
Anybody got their hands on a Huawei P9? What do you think? I'm looking for similar phones that I know will get Android N. I can get it on contract starting from £26 a month but I feel like committing to a phone for 2 years will be a struggle for me.
>>54176180
I hate this bend test meme.
>>54176180
>Not using superior rugged chinkphones
Your fault buddy, rocking it right now no worries
>>54187172
So, the redmi 3 pro is actually an okay choice if I put nova on it, except for the no warranty thing. Are there any good non-chink phones in the +-170-200 euro price range? I wanna consider all of my options here.
>>54187171
Haven't tried. First and last time installed Clover and having no reasons to try another one, since it has everything I need and basically "werks". Though I had some occasional issues with "Image is not avaiable" (from thread) or some shit like that (basically it couldn't load up thread image, even though I had internet connection at the time), but it fixed itself later on. Customizability, shortcuts, zero ads, fast is everything I need on a shitty 512MB RAM phone. Also big plus that it has dark skin, so it doesn't blinds me at night.
>>54187175
It might be an alternative on good specced phone, but not in my case. 512MB RAM can't handle websites even like 4chan properly - often crashes or freezes. Therefore, Clover is my only solution.
>>54187277
How are you getting it for less than 200 euro? Cheapest i can find is 280 from honor buying. Or are you gambling with importing (noneu warehouse)
>>54187204
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km7HceR2SV8
6:42
>Manufacturer claims P9 to be flagship and premium-like phone.
>Phone priced as if it was iPhone with long-time history and popularity.
>First time fresh boot up.
>Fails to set brightness properly.
>HUAWEI.
>Not. Even. Once.
And yet they continue stuffing their phones with meme themes like EmotionUI. Just leave it stock for fucks sake.
>>54187329
Guys over at /csg/ pointed me in the direction of "hong kong goldway" on aliexpress. They've got good reviews and have been operating for a long time, and some /csg/ guys confirmed that they bought from there. Though I'm not sure where you're getting the 280euro pricetag. It's 170 on honorbuy.com so far as I can see.
>>54187368
Thats the shitty helios version. The snapdragon is 256 with shipping 32gb
I just recently got an upgrade available from Sprint and haven't really been keeping up with the new phones coming out. I want to get the best phone available.
I considered the iPhone again, as I own a 5c right now and it has treated me well, much better than my S3 which I got a year or two prior to that, which lagged like hell and crashed a bunch of apps almost constantly. However, much to the contrast of both of those statements, I did really enjoy the fact I could rice out my S3, and I also liked that I could expand the storage. I really like big phones as well.
Look is a really big thing to me too, I'm not a huge fan of curvy, glossy stuff, and having a minimalistic thin phone would heavily interest me.
Pic related, this looks like my first choice as of now.
Any suggestions?
>>54187503
I'm looking at this listing: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/redmi3pro/311331_32641733127.html
and it's listed as snapdragon 616 for about 170 euro.
>>54187552
Good choice, but take a look at the HTC 10. The cpu is more up to date and it claims to have great sound. More expensive is the only flaw.
So I have a chance to get a cheap oneplus one or should I go with an alright Android One phone that just got released, they're almost the same price.
http://www.gsmarena.com/general_mobile_gm5_plus_a_premium_midrange_300_android_one_phablet_with_55_screen-news-16846.php
This one is the AO phone.
>>54187564
But shouldnt it have a sd650? Sorry if im being retarded
>>54181008
Explain
Inb4 "just flash X rom onto it"
>>54187070
Hello pls respond to this.
>>54187833
not as far as I can see, gsmarena also has it listed as a 616. Is it possible that you're thinking about the redmi note 3 pro?
>>54187833
That's a different model
>Redmi 3 5 inches model has sd616
>Redmi Note 3 Pro 5.5 inches has SD650
>>54187920
>>54187895
Ah thanks, my bad . Man that seller is cheap though. Thanks for link
>>54187947
Sure thing, senpai.
I'm still looking for similarely priced non-shit smartphones from non-chink brands, of anyone has some reccomendations.
>>54181140
>>54181218
No, the 616 is definitely better.
Between the nexus 5x and the oneplus x, which one should I go for? or is there anything else in that price category I should check out?
>>54187993
>>54187920
>>54187895
Just one more thing. It says custom rom on their store page. Its not one of those roms full of spyware right?
>>54188710
Yes it is. you need to flash the global ROM when you get it to get rid of the crapware.
LG V10 or Xperia Z5 Premium?
>>54188710
isn't it just the global miui rom? I think you can shoot them a message when you order not to touch the phone. I also think you could always install a clean rom from the xiaomi site when you get the phone, but I'm not completely sure about that.
>>54188710
Flash global ROM to make it safe once you got it
>>54188571
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
>>54188777
iPhone 6s Plus
>>54188868
I'm not willing to switch to apple, so i only have the choice of the two android ohones I mentioned.
>>54188939
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
>>54174454
either root and titanium backup or the more complicated non root method: adb backup. theres helium backup too.
how: google it fagit
