/spg/ - Smartphone General

still waiting for opinions on >>60066432

What's the most private and secure phone out of the box? android or modified android only

I'm getting a Huawei Mate 9

>>60067947
modded Andriod, but Windows and iOS is even more secure than that

>>60067961
>Mate 9
>Gambling on the flash memory speed

The real thread is over here guys

>>60067285

>>60067285

>>60067285

>>60067933
What I'd really worry about is longevity with that 550 US dollar device (look at the priv support). Especially since it'll likely be very locked down like you mentioned. At minimum get your hands on one and try it out before committing.

>>60068160
Fuck off idiot, you didn't link to your shitty thread in the old one, and no one cares about Ryzen or Ubunto in a smartphone thread you dumb shit.

Im looking for a sub $150 unlocked smartphone in the US to use on T-Mobile. Any recommendations?

>>60068190
is the priv support that bad, like how bad is it right now?

>>60068211
Moto G4+
https://www.amazon.com/Moto-Plus-4th-Gen-Unlocked/dp/B01DZJFYLC

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Are you/g/entoomen using a screen protector and/or a case?

If not, why?

>>60067947
Blackberry phones.

Is there an fdroid app that does calorie intake tracking?

>>60068283
depending how the phone is built
>camera hump
case
>metal frame
bumper
a screen protector for me however is a must since even Harambre GLass get scratches rather easily

>>60068030
>Gambling on the flash memory speed
elaborate

>>60068324
Huawei was caught using different types of memory chips in their P10, and apparently it's the case for the Mate 9 too. You could get LDDR3 or 4, or UFS 2.1, 2.0, or emmc, and it's random.

>>60068346
goddamn it
so which phone am i supposed to get now

>>60068372
I dunno, not Huawei though

>>60068372
LG V10 for $300 new. Or the LG V20.

Or do what I'm doing and wait on the Note 8.

>>60068435
I guess I'll go with v20, thank you my man

>>60068505
Be careful about bootloops though

How are bootloops generally fixed? Does it depend on the phone?

>>60068532
Yea. Sometimes a bootloop can be fixed because it's a software issue. The problem LG had with the early G4 and V10 phones was a hardware issue. They rolled out batches of phones that would eventually turn off and never turn back on. This hasn't been an issue in some time. For instance I have had the V10 since they fixed their problem and had no issues at all.

>>60068532
LG never released an actual reason, some people said it was a problem with the solder on the SoC, others the SoC itself. And really even the 5x has bootloop problems so I just don't trust LG at all now.

If my phone bricks during the bootloader unlocking procedure(it says it's not available in the service menu) will i be able to fix it with it's pc suite
(the phone in question is a xperia m4 aqua e2303)

>>60068240

That phone is just a bit out of my budget, anything else under $150?

>>60068895
You can get the regular G4 for $164
https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-XT1621-Factory-Unlocked-International/dp/B01JNP0106/

Do you guys think the new samshit s8 is worthy of upgrading to/buying it in general?

>>60069018
It's probably one of the if not the best phone available specs wise. The Exynos SoCs are better than SDs generally, so probably

What do you guys know about straight talk? I have an S7 (SM-G930V), should I be able to go over to them with minimal to no issues?

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Why is my battery life so shitty

Went to the store and got my hands on the galaxy s7 and s8. I'm probably going with an s7 because it still has the home button and it seems to be the onlyone with the back button and the right and whatever the other button is on the left. Anyone else let trivial things dictate their phone buying decisions?

Also I have a feeling in gonna be forced to get a phone without the clicky buttons since thats looking to be the next market trend

>>60069208
You can change the buttons order on the S8.

>>60068292
>Blackberry
>Security
You have to be memeing. They gave their encryption keys to the indian government and the canadian police just because they asked.

>>60069266
S8 doesnt have the physical button which may be small but really bothers me

>>60069208
seems like a stupid thing to worry about. and you can switch the button order senpai. good reasons would be fp reader position, flat screen and price.

i have a samsung galaxy s4

what should I upgrade to if I want longevity and battery life? I''ve got a $500 best buy gift card. Also, I need to root it, if android

>>60069544
Ive had a physical button on every phone ive ever had. Its a factor of what im used to and physical buttons feel more satisfying to press. Plus you have to swipe to pull up the buttons in some screens instead of the button always being on hand so to speak.

>>60069141
Post useage and SoT you dumb nigger, not a useless chart with no device name.

Picking up my G6 tomorrow. Hyped. Have been using G5 for last year.

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>>60069652
enjoy your slowdown and lag in six months :^)

>>60068219
Not bad at all. April security patch was released a few weeks late but that is the exception rather than the rule. My girlfriend's Galaxy S6 is still on the November 2016 patch. There are rumors that Nougat is in the works, which might be why the April patch was released so late.

Blackberry's customer support is also godly. Beats the shit out of what I used to put up with at Samsung.

>>60069564
S7 or OP3T

>>60068895
Nextbit Robin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nextbit-Robin-32GB-100GB-Cloud-Factory-Unlocked-5-2-13MP-Android-Smartphone-/152258661534?rmvSB=true

>5.2" 1080p display with Gorilla Glass 4
>Android 7.0 Nougat
>Snapdragon 808
>3GB RAM, 32GB storage and 100GB free cloud storage
>Dual front facing speakers
>USB C, NFC, fingerprint reader
>Full support for AT&T and T-Mobile network bands
>Official LineageOS build

>>60069821
Jealousy the post

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>>60069821
good bait m8 :^)

64GB + 128GB MicroSD, storage for days lads

>>60069821
Is there any source for Galaxy phones falling victim to this short of people trying to meme them into iPhone style issues? I've had an S4 since the day it came out and it still runs the same as it always has.

>>60069855
Thanks anon!
Do you have a priv on your own? Can you tell me how much it is locked down?
See >>60066432 for reference.

>>60069911
>buy a beautifully designed phone
>put an ugly case on it
why

>>60067908
>Xiaomi could arrive in US in 2019
fucking FINALLY

>>60069957
>buy a beautifully designed phone
>put an ugly case on it
>why
Because when you're done using it, ut still looks like new and you can either sell it and a good as new phone on your shelf alongside your other previous phones

>all this talk about phones losing support after a year or two

I don't normally like Apple products all that much but all I can say is thank God for the iPhone. I'm still using the same iPhone 5c that I got on my parents' corporate plan when I started university in 2013. It's running the latest version of iOS as of today. Name me a single Android phone, flagship or not, from that time period which is still supported with the latest OS updates. The Nexus 5? Maybe? But it's not getting Nougat as far as I can tell.

It's a shame because I really like Android as an environment. But there really is no excuse for this- Samsung's margins are almost as good as Apple's, and Blackberry is still supporting 4-year-old phones on a dying platform.

>>60069911
>Orient

The official "I couldn't afford a Seiko SARB" watch

>>60069034
Isn't the exynos socs usually unavailable for the u.s? If so, where can you purchase one with exynos?

>>60070203
Oh yeah, that's true you get the Snapdragon ones. Well the SD 835 is still a great CPU so it'll be fine!

>>60070203
Why do they do this, anyways? Just not capable of producing enough of the Exynos chips to go around every market?

>>60070212
Phone SoC's aren't just CPUs.

>>60069931
Do you mean like do I own a Priv? I do indeed, had it since March 2016.

As for "locking down", I don't think it is locked in the sense that you're thinking of. The version of Android that Blackberry puts on their shit is pretty close to stock, and you can modify all the settings and appearance things you would normally be able to on a stock OS. What people are talking about when they say it is " locked down" is the bootloader is locked so it is difficult to load a custom ROM. This doesn't really bother me since I've fooled around with custom ROMs before and find them to be a bit of a hassle. Also all your shit on the phone is encrypted so it runs a bit slower than comparable devices. Has to be some kind of tradeoff for security.

My 2nd gen Moto E has lasted me since 2015 but now it's shitting all over me, luckily I'm not as much of a poorfag as I used to be.

Reporting in from Canada with Telus and a 400$ budget (may go a bit higher). Looking to get a phone with an SD slot, minimal bloat, and good performance. Was considering the G4 Plus but idk. Any recommendations?

>>60070225
Nah, its a patent issue.

So I just got a Moto G5+ after a decade using Apple and Microsoft phones. I'm planning on rooting it, but what are some useful or fun apps for android that you guys can recommend?

I'm also leaning a little about cybersecurity; any android stuff out there?

>>60070879
OP3T or G5+.

>>60070212
Exynos don't have modems for your shit carriers Verizon and Sprint since they use CDMA, so they have to use Snapdragon chips

>>60071189
>shit carriers
>Verizon

Getting a Moto G5 by the end of the week, anything I should know? I want to delete Gapps, I found a root tutorial, but I was thinking whether someone already rooted a motog5 and what tutorial they used for it.

Thank you!

>>60068346
Except there is no proof they have skimped on the mate 9.

"The exec even went as far as suggesting that the "crooked" competitors have been blowing things out of proportions to smear Huawei. "We would never do such a despicable thing as cutting corners." Well, Mr. Yu, numbers don't lie (he even stressed that all theMate 9units have the faster UFS memory), so we'll just have to view your words as a non-apology"

>>60069860
Op3t. Both are aging but the Op3t will age a lot better. Better community support and already the faster device.

>not putting your phone in a case when you leave the house and taking it out when you are home

>>60071552
>using a case
Lmao, no thanks.

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Very occasional /g/ lurker here.

I'm reading a lot (and I mean A LOT) of negative shit about the S7 all over the internet - loads of normie hate. I've been using the S4 for the past 3 years with pretty much no hitches, I have about £350/$450 budgeted for a new phone. I like android, privacy and a phone that uses it's battery economically.

Is the S7 a good bet, does it have the stamp of approval around here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtmGMcMeEJE

I won't spoil it for you but C is the best for me.

>>60070879
Whatever happened to the Moto E anyways? Was it replaced by the G4 Play?

Take it from someone who has been buying expensive phones all his life, don't bother spending more than $400 on a phone. Because no matter what they are going to be garbage after 2 years or so. I got a Moto G4 plus at BestBuy a few weeks ago for $230, even though it's refurbished I couldn't be happier. I'm completely okay with this phone coming from a Galaxy S4 so you'll probably love it coming from a Moto E. Best part, I'll use this shit for 2 years and probably sell it for around $60, meaning I only suffer depreciation of $85 per year on a not-too-bad phone.

Being a poorfag sucks, but being cheap when you don't need to be is a lot of fun.

>>60071240
CDMA, by default, allows for far greater carrier control over your phone than GSM, and therefore any carrier that uses it is shit.

>>60068283
I use a glass screen protector because they are the only ones that don't feel like shit. Normally I'm against a case because the phones look so good without them, however, I have one on my phone because I have a knife in the same pocket and I don't want my phone getting scratched

>>60068160
lol does it really matter to you if people post in your version?

will Nokia 6 be a worthy contender to upgrade from a 2nd gen Moto /g/

don't care about how fast it can run pokememe go or w/e as long as it can handle the ever more bloated google play shit and chrome

Just wondering
But for people who has to have the newest top of the line phones. What do you do on them?
Do you have them just for the prestige and material value? Or do you actually make use for the specs?

>>60071024
OP3T seems like a good choice but damn, $600+ is a bit out of my range. G5+ also seems good but it's not available in this country for some godawful reason.

>>60072202
I was actually looking at refurbished G4+ phones at Best Buy earlier, go figure. Any cons of having refurbished vs new?

>>60072338
Nokia 6 seems like a Moto G4+ specwise but sexier, I'd like to get one but fuck me if Nokia will ever give us a release.

>>60072338
>using chrome
Lightning is free as in freedom and as in beer, it's on F-droid and it werks miles better than chrome

VIA Browser is fine too, more chrome-like

>>60070879
The Blackberry Priv is on sale from Blackberry's website right now for $399. Pretty damn good price for what is a solid performer and probably the last unique Android phone. Bloat is minimal since it's basically stock Android and there's an SD card slot. Also, keyboard.

>>60072440
intredasting, thanks

>>60070034
>implying there are no beautiful cases

>>60072427
Refurbished things are like a shot in the dark. Sometimes you get lucky and have the same thing as new for a lot less money, sometimes you get fucked and end up with neverending problems. I've had both happen to me but so far this phone seems good. For $230 it's amazing, don't know if I would be as enthusiastic if I were paying the full $350 for it.

Why can't they make 4,7" to 5,2" phones with near flagship specs? Every beast just has to be 5,5 or 6 giant

pixel XL is best phone

>>60072556
Check Xperia phones, specifically the compact series

>>60072050
Prease, prease respond

Last week my Asus Zenfone 2 Laser suddenly became stuck in a boor loop, now a friend of mine also has a Zenfone 2 Laser in a boot loop, wtf is this shit?

>>60072610
>Android
>privacy
But seriously, look at the ZTE AXON 7 or the One Plus 3T

>>60067908
I find little to no reason to upgrade from my 3yo Sony Xperia Z3, and I would only consider an iPhone just to use smth other than Android, but the value for money doesn't seem to be worth it.

>>60071457
Not them but I don't need proof, you retards cap over these chinkphone specs while not realizing the components they use are trash

>>60072610
They're great, don't listen to poorfags recommending zte phones

>>60072050
Android+Privacy:

>Blackphone
>Blackberry Priv

Considering how tinfoil /g/ is, I'm surprised these two do not get shilled more often.

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ask someone who got his HTC 10 flashed for verizon anything

>>60072927
Apple is no better with privacy, blackberry used to be but they've switched to android so same shit, that's why I asked if buying a blackberry with their last OS bbos? was secure

>>60072792
>>60072927
>>60072681

Okay, I'm probably not as privacy focused as I first thought. But the general idea is that the S7 is meh?

>>60072967
I've heard nothing but the S7 being a great phone with tons of good features, but accompanied with shitty software by Samsung and meh-support.

Otherwise I don't recall anything negative besides the whole note7 thing

>>60072556
Nobody buys that shit anymore, just like 16:10 monitors.

>>60072556
HTC 10 baybee

>>60072453
Oh god, I was looking at the Priv before... it's a bit old but damn am I a sucker for that physical keyboard. Apparently it's also still receiving updates? However, there doesn't seem to be root or ROMs available so I'm a bit iffy... hm.

>>60072967
It's a great phone, don't listen to people recommending $400 chink shit

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Was anyone paying attention to when this is coming? Might want a Moto Z if I can turn it into an Android Switch thing when I'm at work.

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The edge is not nearly as pronounced on the S8

>>60073456
What was the point of this post?

Scrolling screenshots are not unique and you're using a fucking browser to access 4chan.

>>60073456
Why did you screenshot the thread?

>>60073480
>>60073484
I was screwing around
Why the hate?

>>60073492
I'm just pointing out your post contributed nothing to the thread.

Why so sensitive?

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>>60073480
>you're using a fucking browser to access 4chan

Holy shit he is!

>>60073509
Because you lashed out unnecessarily >>60073511
Just got my phone. Haven't had the time to download apps and set it up yet

>>60073522
Well, post a review after you've used it for a decent amount of time instead of a screenshot of the thread.

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>TFW jumped ship from tugarom to lineage
>kept the tugabrowser apk
Is there any better comfy?

What're you anons doing with your oneplus ones?
I kind of hope to keep mine working for a couple more years.

Carrier warranties are separate from phone company warranties right? If I void one I can still use the other?

>>60068283
Never used screen protectors, ever. I may try out these new tempered glass ones, however. Usually don't use a case either.

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Good phone for 200-250?
Camera, including front facing, is a priority. ZTE blade?

>>60068532
by avoiding LG

>>60073852
I have a Blade V8 Pro and it's been solid, camera is decent but it's a $230 phone and one should remember this when buying it, battery is great, USB C and NFC

>>60069652
>nice screen
>meh everything else
congrats on the screen anon.

>>60073391
just get a nintendo switch phone games are horrible

Am I weird for liking bezels
To me the S8 and the G6 look like abortions because of the screens

>>60073991
I don't mind tiny bezels as long as the glass is flat so that tempered glass can cover the whole surface area. I hate that 2.5d shit, even if it does look nice.

>>60073852
you can get a S6 really cheap now, those have great cameras

>>60069885
literally as rigid as a wafer cookie...

>>60074052
same feel, my redmi note 4x comes with a tempered glass that has whites on the edges because it can't cover it due to being curve. Im hesitant to buy some other tempered glass because it might end up the same as claimed by some users even though it was advertised to maintain the curve.Some of the tempered glass even has this pixel grid that is visibly ugly on some angles, i don't know what to choose anymore

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where to get a pink/black SE?

>>60068283
I used to have a glass screen protector and it shattered after a drop.

Whether or not that drop would have damaged the screen itself in the first place is a mystery to me, though. I guess better safe than sorry if you don't mind them.

>>60068283
Hate them both. Worse touch latency and more bulk...

Does anyone have the MI note 2? How is it? Thinking between it and the oneplus 3t. Spec wise the latter is probably better but I really want that larger screen, bigger battery and sexier design

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This G5 is pretty okay except for the bezel cutting into my fingers. Why did they do this??

>>60068283
Always and forever

>>60071441
pretty good, as long as you don't use apps that uses magnetometer/compass because it lacks it but has NFC (international), US version has magnetometer/compass but lacks NFC

will pixel ever be in stock

>>60074711
They are in stock for Project Fi, only the XL versions with 32GB.

>>60074083
Just don't sit on your phone. I can see why normies might not want one but if you're at all careful it's not a problem and it's great for the price.

>>60074820
but I don't want a xl

>>60074890
Then never, Google took some marketing tips from Nintendo

>>60074895
reeee I just want to use project fi but I don't want a retarded huge phone

So I'm confused about a few things:

1. Playing phone games is retarded, but you still need an 820 because ???
2. Touchwiz sucks ass, yet you gladly buy shitty chink phones with far worse wannabe iOS skins like MIUI
3. Do chinkphones even hold up over time? I feel like getting flagship specs in a $200 phone is great for longevity, but it doesn't matter if the thing breaks in a year.

I don't even want to criticize people's choices, I'm just genuinely curious.

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>drop nexus 6 like a year ago
>it breaks
>just finally managed to get it fixed last week
>mfw

I've missed Tinder.

>>60074922
Stop being a handlet

>>60075051
>Inb4 chinkmi and other poor fag shitters come and talk about how it just werks after flashing 50 thousand different curry ROMs and build quality doesn't matter cause you can just buy another one


>>60074711
It's a meme phone, I have one, not worth the price and selling this for the xz premium later this year

I just bought my first smartphone, an S7 Edge. Now I'm part of the botnet and everything I ever do or say can be tracked, but I at least want my toy to look pretty.

Are there any updated ricing guides? The latest one I found was a 2015 revision. Any suggestions for launchers, ROMs, apps?

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>>60068283
I have pic related, and I've just allowed the screen to become scratched to shit because I don't see how it even matters. When the screen is on, I can't even see a single scratch. It's hella superficial.

>>60073211
There being a root is fundamentally anti-blackberry. They are heavily security minded. If you phone can be rooted, then that shit sure as hell isn't stable.

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>>60075167

I wish the new Nokias would just come out already. I'll probably wait for the 7 or 8, but I wanna get the 5 for my mom as a way to say thanks for all the tendies.

>>60075114
too late I just snagged one on ebay

>>60075268

>loving his parents

Aaahhahahahaha fucking fag

What is the best phone that supports lineageos?

>>60075308
:3

>>60069319
Don't use their services then.
Doesn't change the fact they're the only one with hardened android.

>>60072556
5" flagships are still common.
Anything below is completely dead now. Not even Sony or Sharp make them anymore.

Is the g5+ worth it at 330 bucks? It includes a screen protector and a soft case

I live outside of burguerland, so no good prices for me

The only other options are either a g4 plus, redmi note 3 or huawei p9 lite (all 30 to 50 bucks cheaper)
Help plox

Can someone recommend a good replacement for an iPhone SE?

Things that matter:
>Stability
>As bug free as possible
>Battery life
>I like 'em small

>>60075402
not really... Name a few 5" flagships. The Nexus 5x is one... and um...
Zuk z2, if you're into chink shit...

>>60075503
like ur penis LOL

>>60075503
If you're sticking it Ios... no.
If you want to go to android... Still no, since theres no high-end android phone that shares that formfactor. I'm an android fanboy, and id still be happy with the iphone se because its literally the only good sub-5" phone thats good.

>>60068346
idk if this is true but I know that the Mate 9 is the fastest phone I've handled to date, including the S8 and OP3T

>>60075503
As other anons have said, I'm afraid not. I'm a bit obsessed with phones, and I'm always on the edge of my seat hoping to hear news of a new sub 5 inch phone with great specs being released, but that just isn't a thing. GSMArena added a rumored "Xperia XZ Compact" which if like the Z5C would be a 4.6in screen, but other than that page there are literally no news articles to backup this rumor, and so my hope is literally zero.

In 2017, and 2016, and hell even 2015, 5 inches is the new "small" phone. iPhone SE is the best on the market there is.

>>60075503
xperia compact

>>60067908
Looking for a phone with

snapdragon 820 equivalent or greater
removable battery
micro sd support
3.5 headphone jack lol
Tmobile usa Lte support

around 400 dollars

got suggestions?

>>60075534
Ironic shit posting is still shit posting, anon.

>>60075508
Xiaomi Mi 6 is 5.15 inches, which is damn close, Pixel is 5 inches, and the Xperia X Performance. That is it. That is all the flagship tier (in the sense of top-of-the-line CPU) that there are. It's depressing.

>>60075573
i fuckin love the se
if only i was a normie that didnt torrent stuff or play videos from places other than youtube

>>60075600
axon 7

>>60075600
LG V20, LG G5. That is it anon, I'm sorry.

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>>60075161
Shit son, you went full retard on that greentext...

>>60075624
Axon 7 has no removeable battery. >>60075625
are the only options that fit all of his criteria.

>>60075608
I would literally buy an SE right now, even accepting the fact I'd have to live in the land of iOS if the phone just would let me drag and drop my music onto the phone, and drag and drop my videos onto and off it. Those are literally the only things that REALLY keep me back.

I have no love of iOS or Apple, but I have a love of small phones, and unless Sony makes an XZ Compact that remains under 5 inches, there are no other small phones with great specs.

>>60069645
On my g6 now, no major complaints so far

>>60075534
>As bug free as possible
Ayy at least I can say that famalam :^)

>>60075543
>>60075573
Gaaah that fucking sucks. If only apple wasn't so retarded about their app store policy, and iOS would really put up a competition.
There's not even a decent mumble app for iPhone. I guess I'll just hang onto it for the time being, maybe something will come out in the next year or so.

>>60075707
cont.

What good 5in phones are out there?
I'm a Big Guy™, so I could deal with it being a bit larger than the SE.

>>60075707
God willing anon. Even then, there are very few android phone OEMs who can be counted on for providing reliable updates to their devices, which also makes the stability you want a bit difficult. I know that the Pixels straight from Google offer stability in the update sense, and that BlackBerry will keep you secure, but everyone else is so much more...variable.

>>60075760
see >>60075601

>>60075772
I had a Nexus 5 and it worked great for 2.5 years until it all seemed to fall apart at once.
I guess the Pixel phones are what I want.

This is the big problem with android. Manufacturers feel the need to insert their own half baked memeware, and then discontinue support for the phone after 18 months.

Some are shit right out of the box. My Honor 5X was honestly awful for the 3 months that I used it.

>>60075328
3T

>>60075811
I refuse to buy android phones from companies who fuck with the base system in unnecessary ways. My current phone is a Moto Droid Turbo 2, the previous was a Moto Droid Maxx. Moto is pretty damn stock, and my next phone will either be the Moto X Force 2 if it comes out, or the Blackberry KeyOne since it is also kept pretty stock and I like to have a physical keyboard.

Is there a glass screen protector that fits the entire v20 screen

Just bought a mint condition used Pixel XL for $575 on swappa.

Am I retarded?

>>60075878
Yes? No? It all depends on the quality of the device and if it randomly breaks down on you in a couple of weeks.

>>60067947
Any Samsung or Google flagship phones

>>60075845
I'm just hoping that this massive phone thing is a fad and dies down in a few years.

I think at some point people will get over the big dick factor of having a 6.5" screen, and realize that 4"-5" is just better 95% of the time.

>>60075915
I've been hoping that for awhile. I don't think we're headed in that direction. The Galaxy Note series was one of Samsung's most popular phones, and the new S8 and S8+ which literally dwarf the device in terms of useable screen space are the best selling thing Samsung has made.

The LG V20 is also a big seller, just got to GSMArena, do the phone finder and have the setting set to

Year: 2015 - 2017
Screen Size: 5 or above
Sort by: Price Group (so you can see the phones with flagship specs first)

It's depressing. http://www.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nYearMin=2015&fDisplayInchesMin=5&nOrder=1

>>60073211
Honestly the Priv gets more reliable updates than pretty much any non-Google phone. The locked bootloader is a plus from a security standpoint, and given my experience with custom ROMs, you aren't missing much.

At $399 Canadabux, factory unlocked, you really can not go wrong. My guess is it is still going to get monthly updates for a year or so and might even get Nougat. Blackberry is going to be hinging their reputation on software. They, unlike Samsung, cannot afford to abandon something prematurely.

What's a good phone to get with metropcs? Looking to spend under 100 after rebates. Basically only looking to use it for spotify and browsing the web.

Was looking at the galaxy on5, HTC Desire 530, and ZTE ZMAX PRO but I really don't know much about any of them, the last smartphone I had was a original Nexus.

>>60076149
Get the ZMAX Pro, its without a doubt the best deal of the three but it's huge like 6" huge, but it has a decent processor and the Android skin is light

>>60075853
Yes. Look on Amazon

>>60076174
That's what I was leaning towards

>>60076235
Just make sure to get a glass screen protector, the screen is fucking huge

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>>60076077
Not the anon you've been replying to, but I'm really tempted to upgrade from my Nexus 5 to the Keyone (originally Priv, but the Nexus was doing just fine). Although I'll have to see how it feels in hand of course, it simply looks more attractive than every other new phone I can think of. Small screen, physical keyboard with programmable shortcuts, reasonably placed fingerprint sensor, trackpad--stands out overall. Only personal downside from the current info is the headphone jack on the top and not bottom. And I probably won't be able to enjoy the occasional point-and-click adventure game, but nowadays I rarely have the desire to game on my phone. Most I play is Tetris. As long as I can multitask between web browser, Google Docs, and other apps I use for writing, it seems ideal. Cozy.

>>60070611
That'S exactly what I needed to hear to get myself a keyone as next phone

Is Honor 6X good enough for a below $200 phone?

Just got a k20. Pretty decent so far for the money. Had a nexus 5 for years. Switching from cyanogenmod 13 to nougat with no xposed is depressing

>>60076647
It's decent but where are you getting it for $200?

>>60076729
Aliexpress has it for $177

>>60076935
I'm guessing your not burgerstani if you're buying from them

>>60074575
Fuck, I'm getting a localized burger version. IIRC, they are harder to unlock, but I'm most likely confusing that with another phone.

>>60076953
Nope, Chink shops like Gearbest and Banggood also have them for $188 and $190.

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-huawei-honor-6x

>>60077051
Meh, it's got a decent chipset, and the cameras nice
I think it's worth that price, I say get it

Alright boys help me out. Need a new phone, budget is $300 and carrier is ATT. Any recommendations? And are Sony phones any good?

>>60077176
Xperia X is under $300 and is good
Honor 8 can be found around that price and it's better than anything else around it's price right now

Can you assholes stop talking about poorfag trash phones and start talking about flagships and phones that are actually worth a damn like the S8 and S8+. Thanks.

>>60077229
>10000 won has been deposited into your Samsung Pay account

>>60069641
https://youtu.be/sx2Lnhth5qg?t=4m45s
according to this you don't have to swipe to access the home button. Not trying to shill you an S8, just that the lack of a physical home button isn't that bad.

>>60077229
Yeah, nah, nigger. People want to talk about phones they can afford. The fact that people state their budgets should give you an idea about what is important.

You'll understand once you start making your own money, buddy.

>>60077229
I'm personally tired of hearing about the S8, except I'm curious about battery life.
The phones I'm looking forward to seeing are Pixel 2, 1+5, and the next iPhone. Also what features the Note 8 has.

>>60077761
Many reviewers say that the battery life is on the S8 is worse than on the S7

I am looking to replace my Galaxy S5. I live in the UK and my budget is £200, any recommendations?

>>60067908
should I get a
zte axon 7 or oneplus 3t?

I hear axon 7 works with T-Mobile's Lte service in North America, but what about the oneplus 3t?

any reason not to get redmi 4x?

Not sure if this is the place to ask but the tl;dr is a while back I fucked up an old android phone I used as a knock off ipod and can't figure out how to fix it with no clue where to look for help.

It's a rooted original Samsung Epic 4g that was lagging pretty bad even after running a cleaner app so I booted into clockworkmod recovery and wiped the cache folder. Then like a dumb fuck I wiped the system folder thinking it was the same as a factory reset. Now the thing will only boot into recovery. I've tried installing a few different unzipped Roms from the install menu within cwm but it fails every time. I want to believe there's hope as it does boot into recovery, but I don't know enough about this stuff to proceed

>>60078035
No, unless you can get redmi 4 prime for similar money

>>60077051
What about LeeCo Cool1? It's $142 in Aliexpress. SD652, dual 13MP cameras, 4000mAh.Also has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

guys, is the camera of the Xiaomi Mi5 really that good for the price? getting some mixed reviews, and camera is a priority for me.

Hey everyone, simple question, what u think about the Xperia X (400€) ? I dont say more info because i just need your personnal thinking. Thanks !

>>60068516
I've had my V20 since January and haven't experienced any bootloops

>>60070042
if you're counting unofficial support my Galaxy Nexus runs 6.0 fairly smoothly

My LG G4 just died and I'm looking for a new phone. I'm torn between an used Exynos Galaxy S7 (non edge) and iPhone 6S. How reliable are iPhones? Is iOS that bad? I'm tired of lagroid phones, I want something that just werks.

>>60077051
>>60076647
>>60076935
That's the chink version that's missing most of the bands needed in Europe and the US.

>>60078020
Honor 6X
Moto G5
Moto G4 Plus
Huawei P8 Lite 2017

>>60078021
Axon 7
>cheaper
>1440p display
>front facing stereo speakers
>MicroSD slot
>Hi-Fi DAC

Oneplus 3T
>better camera and battery life
>more custom ROMs

Both work on T-Mobile

>>60078805
>400€
that's way to much for that phone.

>>60075308
>Nokia 5
He doesn't love her much

>>60073480
>>60073511
>downloading apps made by 4autists to browse this shithole
No thanks

>>60079170
I know, but it sold by my next phone (data) provider... With all security, if it breakd, lost. I just wanted something smooth, classy, efficient enough for mostly anything. Already tried it cuz i worked for Sony last summer and had to sell it for 600 x)

Is it worth getting a lumia 950 for around £140 i have an android phone as a personal phone but need a decent work phone

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Here's a blind camera test between Pixel XL, S8, iPhone 7+, LG G6 and OP3T. Which one do you guys think is the best?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtmGMcMeEJE&t=0s

Could some anons give me purchasing advice? My old LG G3 is fucking dying with screen flickers/fading and it not being able to recognize the inserted SD and SIM cards.
I'm living in Germany and I prefer an unlocked phone, no carrier. Budget is somewhere at 400 euros. MicroSD slot is must, removable battery would be nice but isn't that important.

>>60079279

Without seeing the original scene with your naked eyes how the fuck could anyone say one is better than the other?

Any used phone you people might recommend? I'll get it off ebay, 50$ budget sadly : (

I don't use my phone except for answering facebook/irc.

>>60079279
E > C > D > A > B

>>60079310
You can get a new Verizon prepaid Moto G4 play for $50 off Amazon.If you have Amazon Prime then Alcatel A30 or Blu R1 HD are available for $60.

>>60079298
There's more to judge the images by than just the color accuracy, stuff like sharpness, saturation etc.

>>60079377
for that particular image or the whole video?

>>60079399
for that particular image

not surprised that E turned out to be [spoiler]LG G6[/spoiler]

>>60079310
If you can get your hands on a Galaxy S3 Neo/4 for $50 it would be a great deal

Moto E3 would be good for the price as well

>>60067908
So my phone got dropped in the toilet and stopped working, can't even turn it on. If I send it to virgin mobile to get it repaired will they fully refurbish it as in make it look brand new, and they said they would wipe it completly so they need my password to be off but I physically just can't take it off, will that be a problem?

Thanks

What's /g/ opinion on windows phones?

Best device in the £150-£200 range? Is the non-Plus G5 any good?

>>60079525
I like their UI over android or IOS, if you just want a basic smartphone, it does the job well.

>ZUK line is dead
lmaoing @ the lelnovo shills on this board

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G6 get!

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Anyone remember this?

>>60079933
http://m.gsmarena.com/zuk_mobile_is_shutting_down_all_new_devices_will_be_named_lenovo_moto-news-24742.php

Why is all flagship phones so damn expensive? I mean it's fucking 2017 technology is not supposed to be that expensive.

>>60079170
Would the G5 and G4+ be a better option than the Lenovo P2? Given that Lenovo owns the Moto brand I assume they would have similar components and software support?

Never heard of the Honor 6X or Huawei P8 before. Are they considered good brands by /g/?

>>60080034
I'm currently using Lenovo P2 and it's the best phone I've ever had.
A full charge lasts me four to five fucking days because I rarely use it and I have the power saving mode always on.

Do you guys think t mobile will sell the keyone? Because I want one as my next phone, if not then the op3t will do just nicely

So...

Why does Chrome on a Nexus 6 destroy rendering pages on Chrome on an S8plus?

Same wifi network, exact same distance from the router. Only Chrome is running.

My S8 comes in the mail today. I've been using an iPhone 5 for the last few years, any tips?

>>60080237
Probably shouldn't tip your mailman, Americlap.

>>60080237
Get ready for random lag and the generally unpolished Android experience.

>>60080065
Other than the battery how does the rest of the phone hold up?

>>60080034
I'd take the Lenovo P2 if it's within your budget. Amazing phone.

>Never heard of the Honor 6X or Huawei P8
Never heard of the world's third largest smartphone manufacturer?

>>60067975
>but Windows and iOS is even more secure than that
I can just hope you're not being serious.

I like my Moto X pure edition. Good phone for the price so far. Had it over a year

Good deal for burgers, Moto G4 Play for $99
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1274293-REG/motorola_01006nartl_moto_g4_play_xt1607.html

>>60080297
I am being serious. With WM low market share and encryption on both internal and external storage it's the safest option of all. forensic tools even can only read mail snippits from a Windows Phone even if it isn't encrypted.

>https://mspoweruser.com/even-the-police-have-difficulty-hacking-windows-phones/

an iPhone is the second safest otion due it's lockdown, however relatively easy to bypass by authorities

>>60068283

I was looking at this very case on amazon. How do you like it?

After viewing many reviews and drop tests, I've realized I don't want to buy the S8. Next in line is the G6.

>>60079935
Tell me all about that phone.

Looking to replace my Z3c.
Is the XZ any good? I hear the OP3T is good too but it doesn't support SD cards.
Any other options for a good, compact android?

>>60069885

This is perfect. Thanks!

>>60080882
normal s7

>>60080949
Aren't samsung phones filled with bloatware?

what is a good phone purely for music?
>sd card slot
>good custom rom support
>good DAC
>less than $150 if possible

>>60080861
Different g6 user here, so far its been incredible the dual lens is less gimmicky than expected and performance and battery life have been solid, my favorite feature is the fingerprint reader which immediately unlocks the phone from sleep mode

>>60081024
Thank you anon. If you don't mind I have a few other questions:

>the dual lens is less gimmicky than expected
It is my understanding that you can switch between them to have a difference in focal lenght: is there any additional feature that uses them combined to output better pictures?

>and performance and battery life have been solid
In terms of SoT?

>>60080966
Probably a used HTC One M8

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>>60081089
For the most part the dual lenses operate independently, there is a feature that uses both for an artistic effect but not to enhance the image, I don't have any exact battery stats but my day consists of constant usage on snapchat and spotify, then I quick charge about midway through so I will still have a strong battery late at night

>>60080792
It's pretty good actually.

Not too bulky, works with a screen protector and the back has a nice rubbery feel to it

Is there any known workarounds, ROMS, guides or general advice to not get shit on by android hogging your battery for "internal services", "play services" and somesuch?

I've noticed it on almost all my android phones but it doesn't happen right away. I've seen some reviewers bring it up as well, most notably Linus Techtips.

>>60068321
my S8 got destroyed by scratches within two days despite never placing it face down, in a pocket or a bag.

screen protectors are a must.

>>60081426
it has the nickname Samshit for a reason

>>60077885
Was the S7's bad?

>>60081460
it very much underperformed for having a 3000mAh battery

make sense to buy a galaxy note 4 in 2016?

looks like pretty good value

>>60081522
specs are still okay-ish if you want to go with a touchjizz monolith in your pocket than sure

>>60079279
the one that shoots raw

>>60079279
it's not in the list and called Lumia 950

S7 or G6 my niggas

>>60081625
>S7 or G6
>old phone or new phone
>Super AMOLED or 80% StB IPS display
>Single 12MP or double 13MP rear camera
>$400 or $600
>Samsung or LG
>Touchwiz or UX
>front fingerpring/home button or rear fingerprint sensor
>3000 mAh or 3300 mAh battery

The rest is pretty much the same.
You choose.

About to go to the store and pick up my new phone, but im still not sure if I should go with s7 or s8. Im upgrading from a note 4 and i honestly just wish the note 7 didnt have the issues it had so i could have gotten that. So for those who switched from the notes to the other lines like that, is there anything major other than the pen you lose?

g3 was dying and i finally made it fall on the ground

i think i could have caught it but i didnt bother because i want to change phone anyway, or replace the digitizer as the issue was touch screen issue

should i bother changing the screen digitizer or buy a new phone

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>>60077761
See pic. Keep in mind these results are from the Exynos variants unless otherwise specified. With both the S7 / S7 Edge and S8 / S8+ the Snapdragon variant gets worse battery life than the Exynos.

>>60077498
Might just go with the s8 then. Now I just need to get over not having the note pen

are there any sub 200 chinkphones with great cameras?

>>60081920
the ZUK Z2 has the best chink cam but differs often in price so I can't say how much it is

whats the best sms app? The one on the s7 always wakes the screen when you get a message (which is horrible) and you cant turn that off

>>60081920
Mi4c
https://www.fastcardtech.com/XIAOMI-Mi4C-32GB.html
make sure you choose "original new" version. "official exchange" = refurbished.

Another option is the ZUK Z2
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-zuk-z2-4gb-64gb

Or Coolpad Cool1
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-leeco-cool1


Here's some photos from Mi4C and Zuk Z2 for comparison.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/146754051@N04/albums/with/72157679140730490

>>60082005
Textra

>>60082019
>>60082005
could i get a reason too?

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Got pic related 2 months ago, am pretty happy with it

It got decent battery life, good camera, top security apps and a very good price of 250€

What do you guys think?

>>60068283
>If not, why?

I hate how the phone feels with them on. Have never broken a phone either, but if I ever do, I can afford to replace my $200 chinkshit no problem.

>>60082064
>unrootable
should have just gotten the TCL/Alcatel generic model. Blackberry is shit.

>>60082073
wouldn't be secure if it was rootable

>>60082073
Unrootable is the point, fagtron
It's about as secure as an Android device gets

>>60082073
I don't do much with my phone or tech in general

The craziest thing I've ever done in that direction was running fedora as my main OS for 3 months

>>60079279
B was the winner for me, not surprised it was the S8
Actually I was surprised because the iPhone was 3rd-4th for me

>>60082080
>>60082084
>Android
>Secure
You fags are retarded. Just because attackers don't have root doesn't mean they can't get your info. Loss off root only harms the user

>>60082201
the fact that no-one has been able to root it yet shows it's more secure than your regular android phone

>>60082402

The reason it doesn't have root is because nobody in the modding community owns one or gives a flying fuck about it, not the hardened version of Android that BlackBerry created for it.

>implying most of the current root methods wouldn't work if actually implemented for the DTEK handsets
>jcase and his cohorts could crack that shit over a weekend if they gave a fuck but there's nothing interesting about doing it

>>60069141

TURN THE BRIGHTNESS DOWN, DUMBASS

>constantly see people with their smartphones in any environment and the brightness is always fucking maxed out
>implying they can't use the phone with 40-50% brightness or even less with today's super bright displays
>people wondering why their battery life is shit

The backlight (LCD tech) or brightness (OLED) of the display is the biggest fucking drain on the battery in a modern smartphone.

LOWER THE BRIGHTNESS, DOUBLE THE BATTERY LIFE AND WITH AN OLED YOU'LL DOUBLE THE LIFESPAN OF THE DISPLAY TOO

>inb4 complaints about CAPS LOCK

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>>60079279
>deciding what to buy between G6 and S8
>well let's do this blind test
>I'm no expert, but I'll take what it looks better to me
>see the results
>mfw
>I have no face

>>60082448
Doesn't that also mean that you're far less likely to get targeted by phone hackers or something if you use a DTEK because it's used by so few people and they'd rather just do it to a regular android?

>>60082448
Blackberry claims they make the most secure android phones, you'd think hackers would be all over that to prove them otherwise.

>implying most of the current root methods wouldn't work if actually implemented for the DTEK handsets
>jcase and his cohorts could crack that shit over a weekend if they gave a fuck but there's nothing interesting about doing

If it's so easy why hasn't it happened yet?

>>60082541

"phone hackers" don't target anyone in particular, their attacks are meant to just cause everyone using a particular device (in our example Android-powered ones regardless of the manufacturer) or platform.

If someone targeted a DTEK owner, more than likely they'd just literally attack them physically and steal the damned device itself.

I assure you, DTEK ain't all that, it's better than "stock" Android or any other manufacturer's customized versions but, it's still not all that for anyone that truly knows what the fuck they're doing.

>>60082560

Do you even know who jcase is?

Lenovo K6 or Wileyfox Swift 2?

>>60082578
> it's still not all that for anyone that truly knows what the fuck they're doing
Yeah I'm pretty sure about that but for the low price I really like it

Also feels kinda secure when I have to type in three different codes after a restart to boot and unlock it

>>60082663
Wileyfox if you must, simply based on ROM

>>60082598
someone who hasn't been able to crack Blackberry's security

>>60082033
Not that guy but I use Textra as my daily driver sms app. It's very snappy and offers a lot of cool features like scheduled messaging. I'd say try it for a bit and see if you really like it or not. As after a while they include ads in it (they show up at the top of where you would go to pick a conversation) but they're non intrusive and it's only a dollar to get rid of them

>>60082479
Your post made me wonder if you could, somehow, add an e-ink display on a regular smartphone for regular tasks which doesn't require color or fast input to save battery, have it always on and would always be visible in bright sunlight? Like on the back of a symmetrical phone with a "real" LCD on the front. Flip it in your hand to change "modes".

>Implying it would break easier than the glass front/back phones today

My xperia z2 is getting old and running low on internal storage. Would buying a nokia 6 be an upgrade or downgrade?

>>60082866
>my old phone is old
>would a new phone be better???
Hmm

Why the fuck can't you organize your photos into folders on an iPhone. I know you can make folders that link to the photos all massed in the camera roll but that's fucking bullshit. When I open my photos I want a clear organization of what kind of photos are where. Instead I need to deal with this bullshit of not having even the tiniest amount of organization in my camera roll.

>>60082012
>https://www.flickr.com/photos/146754051@N04/albums/with/72157679140730490

This guy has a youtube channel and also has reviewed the Cool1 which he liked very much. But his Cool1 flickr album is hidden because some dude used his Cool1 photos to promote Doogee Shoot 1. You can view it via his youtube channel.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/146754051@N04/L82t02

Friend had a Pixel.
Sold it in less than two months to change to an S8.

NEW:

>>60083247

>>60083247

>>60083247

>>60083247

>>60083039
Third party software.

>>60082884
Not the anon you're replying to, but there's no need to be a sarcastic fuck.

"Hurr durr, new is always better than old, so this Nokia 3310 must be insane compared to my iPhone 6!"

>>60080715
>lockdown
>easy to bypass

FBI sperged out over it and had to hire some hackers to do it.

I have an old nexus 5 and was wondering, are there any reliable sources for a new battery? And would replacing the battery in the first place be worth it?

>>60083814
you can actually fit a LG G2 battery in it with some modding