/spg/ - Smartphone General - Galaxy Note 8 Launch Edition

I bet this thread will be a blast.

>>62046637
Anyone has any of the new Nokias?

This.phone is gonna cause a boom in the market. Get it guys? Lol

>>62046637
>Note 8
curved screen again? seems like another thing that contributes to planned obsolescence.

>>62046637
Why the need for two cameras?

>>62046889
Optical zoom like iPhone 7+ and OP5

Just got the OnePlus 5. It won't charge past 84%. Has anyone had a similar problem? Going at lunch to get a new cable. This sucks.

I wanted to wait for the reveal of huawei mate 10 before I got the note 8. But that thing is in september. Can't wait much longer since my phone is dying.

Wish the note 8 was 7-8". It's clearly meant to be used less as an actual phone, it's versatile, but it's not small enough to easily carry, not big enough to make use of all the multitasking..

>>62047103
Were you charging with the original cable and charger? Also, afaik it won't DASH charge with an non-Oneplus cable.

What's are some good phones to buy second hand to save money?
Like, something in the 200$ range which is more usable than a new one around the same price?
'Don't care about size or features as long as it just werks.

Is a Huawei Honor 8 Lite worth 90€?
What android version does it run and can I install any custom ROM?

>>62047185
Yes original cable and wallout. I'm at work currently. Using my old wall out with new cable and it's charge past 84%. Strange.

>>62046637
Samsung phone design is absolutely-disgusting tier. Sony make the best phones

>tfw turning into a modern day Chad Warden

Had a warranty claim pending to fulfill

They give me these phones to choose from (mine was a RN3P Snapdragon)

Oukitel K6000 plus 4/64 GB gold
Redmi Note 4 3/4 GB silver Helio X20
Redmi Note 4X 4/64 GB gold Helio X20

Which one should I choose?

Already bought a Redmi 4A thinking the replacement would not arrive

>>62047218
Just buy a chink phone, you can get really nice chink phones for $200 like zuk z2 or redmi note 4 global

>>62047339
Don't buy the zuk z2, overheats like a bitch and battery life is meh.
The redmi note 4 is a lot better, specially in the battery front.

>>62047308
They need to give you proper model information. There's no such thing as a redmi note 4x with helio x20.

You should get the redmi note 4 global

>>62047255
Very good deal at 90€. It sells for ~200€ here. It's on 7.0 Nougat afaik, don't expect custom ROMs for it as it has a Kirin SoC rather than Snapdragon.

>>62047353
It really isn't. I've bought a redmi note 3 pro, a note 4 global and zuk z2.

Camera is better on the z2 than both and the note 4 global is noticably slower than both because the weak single core performance of the 625. Zuk z2 gets 6hrs SoT like most SD820 phones which is above average considering most older shit in 5in gets like 4hrs. Z2 charges faster as well. While I've never played heavy games on the Z2 I asked my gf if it ever gets hot and she says no, and she's had it for half a year now.

>>62047390
Using it for nothing but facebook/instagram or something casual means nothing. When you do heavy stuff or "game" the phone will heat up to 65C

>>62047354
It's the Redmi 4 pro prime 4/64 with the Helio X20

Can't choose apart from these three. If I don't reply they'll send the one they want

I'm loving the Moto G5

Then again it's my first smartphone since 2012

>>62047354
>There's no such thing as a redmi note 4x with helio x20
There is now actually. Why Xiaomi decided to confuse everyone and call it Note 4X, god knows.

>>62047384
So I should get it?

>>62047431
If you don't mind not having custom ROMs then yes. It's a good phone and a very good price.

>>62047450
Well it seems a lot better than my old chinkphone with sd615.
has 1gb more ram and a bit bigger battery.

>>62047403
She plays games and never has heat issues. All SD820 phones in general run hot when pushed, it's a fact of the CPU especially in 5in with less surface to spread the heat.

While I've never installed something like tales of the rays on it, I'd probably prefer using her phone for it over my rn3p which has more loading screens than gameplay and drops to like 20fps in common gameplay.

The RN4G with sd625 is even worse, I don't even like loading the game on that shit. Takes too long to load to bother playing.

>>62047414
Does it have the full metal body of the Redmi Note 4 MTK or the plastic/metal one of the 4X or 4 SD

Yes I'd choose the Snapdragon too but can't choose. Maybe I should get the one with higher resale value

>>62047468
Bullshit, I have the phone and it does overheat like hell, don't go around and talk shit. There is tons of people out there that have had enough of the zuk because of the overheating issues.

>>62047308
get the 4x with SD625. The mediakek on 4 is shit and heats alot

>>62047471
>Maybe I should get the one with higher resale value
That's what I'd do

>>62047477
Whatever man. I used the phone for a week before I gave it to her just to make sure the indian zui ROM wasn't a pile of shit because she was coming from an iphone 5s and I never noticed the heat at all, and I pretty much sit on my phone all day waiting for deliveries. It's flat out better than my rn3p in almost every way besides zui being worse than miui, the smaller screen and battery life. Maybe get pajeets hacked together rom off your phone

Bought mi 5 64gb for $185, used a coupon tho. I wish Psp games are not laggy

>>62047533
ZUI is indian or are you memeing?

>>62047544
ZUI "indian rom" is made by zuk FOR the indian market since that's the only English market it's sold to. It's not hacked together by a comp sci student on a forum.

>>62047541
They shouldn't be. I played through Crisis Core on my weaker RN3P with zero lag, played like the actual PSP.

>>62046838
>seems like another thing that contributes to planned obsolescence
Yeah, Samsung really put an effort into designing the most fragile series of smartphones the market has ever seen.

Is the android o release a meme? Feels like they started adding new useless stuff since its pretty much done now.

>>62047582
Its matured now, they are going to make it a bigger piece of shit from now on

>>62047541
What store, what coupon?

>>62047520
Can't choose apart from those three. Already knew that, thanks anyway

>>62047623
If the 4x is really a helio then maybe the heating problem is resolved because its newer, underclocked or something

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Alright /g/ help me figure out if I've been chinked.

>bought the Redmi Note 4X online from Hong Kong, was shipped to New Zealand
>MIUI version is Global 8.2 MCFMIDL
>in settings "model number" says Redmi Note 4
>but product number is 2016101, which is apparently definitely a Note 4X
>in frequency checker pic related says the Note 4X CN and TW versions have different bands
>no idea how to check which one my phone is

Basically, I'm an idiot and don't know what phone I have, I just want to know for sure what bands the thing I have supports. I'm sure the hardware is a 4X and I think the ROM is from a 4, just don't know if I have the CN or TW.

Also why is it a good idea to flash my own ROM?

>>62047833
it appears as rn4 after they flash the global rom on it iirc.

>>62047683
Learn to read.

>>62047833
A Redmi Note 4X that's flashed with the Global MIUI ROM will say it's a Redmi Note 4 in the settings

>>62047887
Go fuck yourself

>>62047353
I own a Zuk Z2 and what the fuck?

Mine runs fine, gets warm while emulating or gaming but most phones would...

>>62047941
>mobile gaming
kys cancer

>>62047833
Note 4X TW is product number 2016102, also known as Redmi Note 4 Global

>>62047955
Why?
Need to kill time on the commute to work and back.

>>62047974
>he doesnt have a vita
poor or something?

I'm considering buying the iPhone 6S Plus. Is it still a good choice in 2017 since I can get the 128GB version for around $400 here?

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

>>62047974
Read ebooks.
Watch anime.
Shitpost on 4chan.

>>62047992
>gaming is cancer
>anime isn't
wew

>>62048009
Gaming isnt cancer. Mobile gaming IS cancer

>>62047887
He's right. Goldway is naming the RN4 with 4/64 GB and MTK as 4X prime pro

They must have realised that people are avoiding the Helio X20 and are trying to confuse customers.

So, my real options are oukitel K6000 or RN4 MTK

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>>62047992
>Read ebooks
I do.

>Watch anime
Haha no.

>Shit post on 4chan
You're acting like games are the only thing I do. Grow up. It's one of the few things I do depending what I'm more in the mood for.

At the same price point or maybe higher by 30+ or so. What phone is better than the Oneplus 5?

no 'chink' phones plz

>>62048027
>Plays vidya
>telling others to grow up

>>62048026
Rmn4 so much better performance and camera with similar battery life because the X20 is newer than the 6750t.

>>62048029
But OP5 is a chinkphone

>>62047986
Smartphones have games.

>>62048042
Yeah but those are for kids

>>62046637
> Device with a stylus
> Curved screen

Who the fuck thought this was a good idea?

>>62048029
Everything is a chink phone. Deal with it

>>62048052
>what are emulators

Is the Moto G5 still the go to budget phone or is there anything else coming out soon? Prefer not to import from China

>>62048065
On screen buttons are dumb

>>62048066
What's your budget?

>>62048088
$800

>>62048086
They're fine with turnbased games like RPGs. Also many DS games can be played with touch only, no need for onscreen buttons

>>62048088
$250-300

>>62048109
Moto G5 Plus, Honor 8, Sony XA1, Galaxy A5 2017 is what I'd look at

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Does this mean I can't even get 3g? Redmeme 4X Chinese version.

>>62048146
Looks like it. What country/carrier?

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>BB Priv for $270
Been looking for a new phone, a bit tempted by this desu
Should I?

>>62048196
No, unless you really REALLY want a physical keyboard, but cannot afford the KeyOne.

>>62048035
You mad bro?

>>62047986
Unlike the Vita, PSP has good games and a battery that lasts.

>>62048086
I use an Ipega.

>>62048178
AT&T in US. FUCK

>>62048214
Redmi Note 4 Global should work. It works with Straight Talk at least.

>>62048228
Haha no only TMobile and still here spotty 4g.

>>62048214
>>62048228
Redmi Note 4X TW = Redmi Note 4 Global
https://www.frequencycheck.com/carrier-compatibility/oJeBfD/xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-dual-sim-td-lte-tw/at-t-united-states

>>62048037
Thanks

Asked for the RN4X MTK 4/64GB. If it arrives I'll report if the body is made like the RN4 MTK (CNC Aluminium) or like the RN4X SD (painted plastic and metal sheet on top).

Only positive for the Oukitel K6000 Plus was band 800 support and android 7

>>62047151
>but it's not small enough to easily carry
it fits in the pocket, what more do you need?

>>62047990
>a 2-years old phone is raping the 2017 flagship

So this is the power of Android...

How do I get Cortana on Android?

>>62047103
>>62047263
You've been chink'd my friend

>>62046825
Yeah, I'd also like to hear about the new Nokias, especially the 6 (since the 8 apparently isn't coming to the US).

I don't use my phone for much really. Web, music, light gaming, camera (but nothing professional). Would the Nokia 6 be fine?

Can anyone help me find a Black Zuk Z2 for around or under $250? They're sold out everywhere and all I can find is white.

>>62048561
It's at 100% now using my Moto wallout and the cable that came with. Going to do a little trial and error. Maybe get a new cable.

>"""""Flagship killer"""""

>>62048627
They haven't been made for quite awhile, it's a year old phone. I don't think you'll find it in black unless you buy used or refurb

>>62048623
>8 apparently isn't coming to the US
It might be coming later in the year
https://nokiapoweruser.com/sources-hmd-may-launch-customized-nokia-8-variants-china-us/

>Would the Nokia 6 be fine?
With that use, yeah.

As someone who bought a Note7 at launch then had it forced away from me a few months later, I'm a little pissed off we're not getting free upgrades to the Note8 (and first access). The Edge7 is fine, but it's not a note, and I used the hell out of that pen

>someone last thread suggested that I install Brave web browser
>doesn't support html5 so I have to use shitty youtube app
t-thanks

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Copying my post from earlier:

Dropped my Galaxy S6 in the toilet for like 2-3 seconds about 3 weeks ago. I somehow saved it with hair dryer and rice, and it works almost perfectly. But the antenna or something is fucked, cause I can barely get any signal for SMS/Calling/4G. I can sometimes use 4G for a little while then it stops working and sometimes the phone restarts for some reason.

What do. Don't have insurance. Should i take it to a repair shop or something

>>62048837
As someone who never had a samshit and is looking to get the Note 8, what does the pen get used for most? I honestly can't imagine it being that handy but I want to dive in and see what it can do.

>>62048905

If its the antenna, just order a new one from china and put it in yourself.

>>62048930
Great for custom sized screenshots.

Also fan-fucking-tastic way to play Starwars KOTOR on the phone, being able to pinpoint select bodies to pick up loot, or chests/doors to open. It's great.

I also use it occasionally for signing electronic documents.

>>62048905
The repair will likely costs as much as another used S6. Might be still worth it to ask a repair quote

>>62048931
Could also be the motherboard

>>62048930
I wrote a lot of notes with it, or some drawings when I was trying to figure out some things conceptionally (eg building stuff). when you press the button you have a list of options to do with it

art fags also like it because it uses Wacom technology, so it's super accurate and responsive

>>62048675

Dang. Are there any similar specced phones with a 5 inch screen that anyone can recommend?

>>62049003
Mi5 / Mi5s are 5.1". Neither is available in black either though.

Why no Nokia 8 for US? I want that orange sexiness.

>>62048886
Works on my phone, both the mobile site and desktop site

Is there a way to pirate apps?

>>62049078
Snowflake network bands and carriers control everything.

>>62048623
The Nokia 6 apparently has ui and web browsing lag due to the poor GPU struggling to render the 1080p screen. I can only assume the same is true for gaming.

Also, Nokia is Nokia in name only.

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America

What do you guys think of the
HTC Desire 10 ? I'm looking for a reliable phone to last 2-3 years that has a decent camera,really good headphone output and moderately fast. This looks like it fits the bill.

>>62046637
/g/ wiki got me confused. Im getting mixed messages regarding Redmi note 4 mediatec vs snapdragon. Can someone help me out regarding what to choose? Should I ditch Xiaomi altogether and look for a Huawei pone instead or something?

>>62049185
Im an idiot who cant read the thread first. Please ignore my first question and answer my second one if you'd like.

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I'd like to replace my aging iphone 5C with an android, but I'm concerned about turning into a walking botnet.
What is the better approach for privacy and security? Phones replacing most of the software with custom stuff like Samsung or on the contrary phones with little customization like Motorola?
I guess chink phones are best avoided from a privacy/security standpoint?

>>62046889
You need 2 for 3d video recording.

>>62049093
>google app name and add .apk
wow that was fast

>>62049185
>considering cheap chinese knockoff phones like the xiaomi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7H9OmV0OPI

just don't

>>62049249
>>62049093
pirating is illegal

>>62049262
There are no laws regarding software in my country. Therefore its legal.

>>62049222
Get a chink phone like Redmi 4x and flash a custom ROM on it without Google spyware installed.

>>62049273
>pretending you don't live in the US

nice try. I've already pinged your IP and it says you live in california

>>62049318
does your dad work at 4chan?

>>62049353
>his dad isn't 4chan
Sad!

>>62049353
>he visits /g/ but doesn't know how to ping users' IP addresses
wow

Anyone else waiting for the new Zenfones? I'm considering picking a max or max pro whenever it actually gets released

A little last minute but anyone have a Note 8 reveal bingo?

Can you emulate games on a $30 ZTE Majesty Pro?

I'm after a 256GB MicroSD card - Samsung Evo Plus or Sandisk Ultra? Rwad and Write speeds seem broadly similar.

>>62049412
What's my IP?

>>62049449
Nes and gba probably

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>>62049442
apparently I couldn't come up with enough

I'm searching for a new phone.

>No fingerprint sensor
>300-400€
>SD card slot
>3-4GB RAM
>Should be able to run stock Android fine

>>62049603
Well you're off to a good start so far

>>62049557
192.168.0.0.1

>>62049603
hard to understand asian guy should be the center of a 5x5 version.

He's there every year. Getting a bit better to understand though.

>>62049624
oh shi---

>>62049608
Sony XA1 / XA1 Ultra

>>62049603
I think I was too liberal with these

>already talked about the note7 (sort of)
>hard to understand asian
>tackly clothing
>s-pen
>artsy
>entire show is apparently in 360

I'm sorry I failed you /g/

>>62049608
Haha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD37VVMda88

Again with this bullshit cringe worthy talk, they never learn.

>>62046637
whats a good cheaphone?
>long battery life
>calls, clover, firefox, vlc
>no games n shit needed
smaller screen size a plus

someone at samsung is going to get fired, they already launched the website that spills everything about the phone

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-note8/

My dad's Verizon LG G3 broke. Usually when you press the power button to turn it on it does nothing, however if you take the battery out for long enough, it'll get 20s through the boot process and then shut off.

Any ideas about what could be at play? He thinks it's the battery so I ordered him a new one for a few bucks but I'm almost certain that's not it

Is it time to look for a new phone for him?

Wide lens AND tele lens, finally someone did the obvious.

But the demos are ridiculous.

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>tfw want a convenient stylus for doodling, but the Note 8 is too big for my manlet hands and pockets

>>62049757
I thought that was deliberate? The livestream page automatically scrolled down to the link to the product page when they announced the Note 8.

Can't say I like the height though. I'd rather have a phone that fits comfortably in my pocket.

>>62046807
underrated

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>>62049603

He is sexy.

>>62046637
anybody got the HTC U11

how is it? worth the price?

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would you, /g/?

>>62049854
whoa
she's got some wide shoulders

>>62049854
no

this chick is cringey as fuck

>>62049893
I don't think she rehearsed enough by the looks of it, she's stuttering a lot

>>62049829
Add open floor and seizure

Looking to grab a new phone:

>Canada
>Budget doesn't really matter
>Screen size: 5.5" and up
>Decent camera
>Decent battery life
>Used mostly for: Listening to music, podcasts, searching for shit when running errands

Suggestions?

>>62049893
Oh god now we have a guy with a lisp, F

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>>62049927

>>62049809
What a lie, the cameras are 26mm and 52mm.

i think they are fine

you faggots would be too scared to even get near the stage

>>62048196
I have it and it's great but don't expect Nougat any time soon. The SD808 aged like butter, but battery life is good and the screen is great.

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>10nm processor

Intel BTFO
AMD BTFO
Nvidia BTFO

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>>62049961
sweet, I was worried I wasn't going to get the awkward white guy square

btw, we're going for blackout

Just got an S7 and currently removing all the apps were downloaded on it. Gonna pick up a micro sd soon. So far I like it.

>you can plug them into the STANDARD earphone jack

Apple BTFO

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>>62050082
this guy doing a lot for me

I don't know if I can count the berlin sneak peek for gear s talk

Yay black keys song

>>62050152

/mu/ would laugh at you for liking black keys.

Lmao
>there may be words you don't agree with

blackphone 2 died, looking at the KEYone anyone got it? is it worth getting?

mfw all of these phones will have OIS now so leaked nudes will be super clear

>>62050168
ok

Finally, both cameras will have OIS plus they work in tandem. This is the superior setup.

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NOTICE HOW THEY MANAGED TO NOT TALK ABOUT THE PRICE.


ITS THE BIGGEST GALAXY SURPRISE EVER!

>>62049608
>No fingerprint sensor
I used to think fingerprint sensor was a meme but now that I have one it's pretty fucking useful, especially since it's on the front and also acts as a home and navigation button

>Sansa Clip Sport won't display file information properly
>try putting music on my phone instead
>music applications on Windows Phone 8 are shit
Is there a player that does NOT connect to the internet and display no ads for Windows Phone?

>>62050300
VLC?
Can't remember if you can get it on WP8

>>62050250
This, what the fuck. How can you fucking announce a phone that's coming out in 3 weeks and not say how much it costs. Thats how you know it's so high they're ashamed.

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Other than an old Nexus line phone or a Google Pixel, what is the best "scene" phone.

Is the scene still alive and well or am I harking back to a now lost world of custom ROMs and full user control?

I thank you all.

>>62046637
i fucking hate those 18:9 phones

>>62050353
Oneplus phones

>>62049790
Bad chip on the mobo. Some Nexus 5x's have the same issue.

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$150 off if you preorder at bestbuy + a 128GB mSD card and a wireless charger on top of that.

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>>62050300
>he bought a windows phone

>>62050419
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WltkfIaaAY0

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Pre-order for the Note 8 in the UK is £869 Bank of England beer tokens, available in all colours and sizes.

>>62050439
and I assume that's for the base 64GB version.

Wonder what the 256GB version runs.

>>62050283
>I used to think fingerprint sensor was a meme but now that I have one it's pretty fucking useful, especially since it's on the front and also acts as a home and navigation button
I know that they can be pretty useful but I see them as a risk to my privacy.

>>62050452
I heard that there were rumours that it was going to break the $1000 USD mark
Guess the 256GB version is going to do that

>>62050465
Using a smartphone is a risk for your privacy. Also just because it's there doesn't mean you HAVE to use it, just cover it with a tape or something.

>>62050353
Push hard doggo

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Welp

Press F to pay respects

>>62050443
and that's only the 64GB version

>>62050419
>>62050443
>>62050506
>phone is <$800 from carriers
>extra to get unlocked
>64gb storage

same price as apple devices with twice the storage...stop shilling for apple

>>62050465
Are you afraid Google is gonna steal your fingerprints anon?

>>62050506
>only get the DeX
>no Blue or Grey
It looks like us in Europe get the worst deal. I can only imagine how many DeX units will be put in a drawer after their first use

>>62050515
>>phone is <$800 from carriers
where is that?
No carriers have prices up currently. Sprint, verizon, AT&T, Tmobile, etc.

>>62046637
Does the v20 have boot loop?

What is the last good phone with removable batteria, and SD card.

Price for the Note 8 + the dex is 10000 SEK here in Sweden.

Which is around 1240usd.

The s8+ is 7500-9000SEK.

>>62050506
oh, sweet. Europe gets a see-through variant

>>62050537
see
>>62050419

$33x24 = $792

att in typical fashion is trying to screw it's customers, not only by adding 6 months to the contract, but charging $50 more; but what do you expect from Apple's go to retailer

>>62050542
moto g5 plus

>>62050535
>implying every infant isn't fingerprinted when they're born

>>62050515
>>62050419
Is Samsung no longer in the vr meme?

>>62050486
>Also just because it's there doesn't mean you HAVE to use it, just cover it with a tape or something.
That's what I would do when my phone has one but the problem is that the sensor is often integrated into the home button.

>>62050535
>Are you afraid Google is gonna steal your fingerprints anon?
Yes, and that anyone who gains unauthorized access to my phone can get it too.

What would you recommend under 200€ (France), Android, tough enough to endure some drop on the floor, no need for performance ?

>>62050588
They don't push it as much.

Is there any carrier offering trade in for the s8?

>>62050662
something 2nd hand off craigslist or kijiji or whatever for 150~ and then a good case for ~50

>>62047990
6s+ really shines jailbroken, the 2gigs of ram allows you to throw many more tweaks at it without hitting performance

So I missed the Note 8 event.

What's the price, and when is it dropping?

>>62050772
September 15th.

See >>62050506

>>62050506
>those prices
Soon we'll see phones that cost you 2000 fucking dollars

Also why are Canada and Australia so expensive

>>62050668
How much better is Samsung vr vs generic. Google vr?

Is there an app that scans URLs and opens the websites in the browser?

>trying to sell s8+ because touchwiz is still dogshit
>this shit happens
god damn it

>>62050827
a good deal better honestly, much more accurate movement tracking.

Also John Carmack did the tweaking for the GearVR and netflix to get that shitty working nice.

Do carriers typically do different buying incentives for new phones after the initial ones?
I remember Samsung was giving you the VR for free if you got an S8. I know VR is a meme, but it would be much more enjoyable than the useless fucking 360 camera. Is there a possibility they might do something like that again?

>>62050864
Depends where you live
>>62050506 is what Samsung are offering if you buy it from them directly

Oukitel C5 pro just because it's durable.

All right, since you fuckers won't help me recover my data, I'll just look for a new phone now.

I want a bezel-less phone that is 5 inches max, that's pretty much all. I don't really want to spend more than 600€ for it.
What does /smg/ think?

is Google Cardboard a meme?

>>62049842
No.

When will Samsung allow the Bixby button to be reassigned to other apps? When will they realize that no one is using that shit?

>>62050896
yes

>>62050559
Really?

>>62046637

Will the note 8 have a bixby button? Please stop trying to make your shitty Google assistant happen Samsung, thanks.

>>62050900
Meh, there are apps that when you press the bixby button launch bixby and instantly closes it and launches your preferred app instead.

It's a bit less fluid, but it works.

>>62050900
>Remove home button add bixby button
Never anon they are going apple tier

>>62049829
Seizure and waterproof

Can someone please explain why bezel less phones have fucked up aspect ratios?

> we know you need storage
> 64 gb max
> we have an sd card
> * smug azn face *

>>62050988
bezel-less displays have 2.21:1 aspect ratio vs 16:9. I would rather be able to watch movies as they're intended than some faggot youtuber

>>62050988
They're trying to appeal to people's curiosity by looking weird and different. These flagship smartphones are intended to look futuristic and scifi

somebody talk me out of buying the Note 8 with my bitcoin money

Opinions on the ZUK Z2 Pro? Heard the official rom is shit...

>>62050506
>one thousand euro
It will get eaten alive by the next iPhone.

>>62051122
if you mean that the iphone is going to have a higher price tag, with less functionality, and smaller storage, you're right

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whos this strong independent thicc black woman?

>>62051122
>apple users are this delusional

I have never heard someone say, "I was a samsung user for years, thank god I switched to apple." yet, ex-apple users all the time say that. now going from samsung to google (pixel) or htc, more likely

>>62051112
Save Bitcoin doubles in a year. Buy phone loses value by half in 6 months.

>>62051168
>strong
she's indian
>independent
she's indian
>thicc
no
>black
she's indian
>woman
HOW DARE YOU LABEL XIM W/O KNOWING XIM'S PREFERRED GENDER IDENTITY

>>62051186
Indians have black skin

haven't really paid any attention to mobile computing recently, but are there any open-source alternatives to android and ios in the works that have some hope?

i'm sick of having to choose my botnet poison between android and ios.

>>62049854
I'd touch her wizz

>>62051232
sailfish

I just don't get the edge apeal of the galaxy line..

Have not looked into screen replacements, but it looks like it could be more difficult and more expensive

Harder to get screen protectors for, and I can't imagine using the pen to make drawings and notes only to slip off the edge

Don't your fingers also touch the curved touch screen by accident?

>>62050570
Doesn't have removable battery

>>62051428
Really? The normal G5 does, that's weird

>>62050881
Doesn't exist

>>62051121
The custom ROMs are worse

>>62051232
Android is open source

>>62051470
How so?

>>62050931
Yes

>>62050881
bezelless is a flagship-exclusive feature and flagships are alwats going to be way bigger than just 5

>>62048055
There's nothing special going on in the edge region anyway, you mongoloid.

>>62051489
they're buggy and the camera quality goes to shit compared to the stock ROM

>>62051515
So it's fucked? Is there nougat at least?

>>62051488
It's open source but google has inserted their dick into ever gaping hole.

Is their any way to make your own battery case, I have a opx and it's the perfect phone for me but I need a bigger battery

>>62051427
It's just another premium line.

Yeah that is true. I think pushing 200 max.

No. Plastic ones are abundant. I haven't used the glass ones so idk. Also for the plastic ones you pretty much have to leave them overnight to set because of the curve.
Idk about the pen.

Nah.

>>62051528
Yeah, stock ROM is on Nougat

>>62051534
Just use an ROM without all the Google shit

Going to sell my 128gb iphone 7 in europe so I can go and get the 8 when i go to the states in october. What chink phone do i get in the meanwhile? 200$ max

>>62051726
Redmi Note 4 Global

>>62051186
Rip op's fantasy

>>62051737

Doesn't have band 800 though ~_~

>>62052039
It has. You're probably looking at the wrong phone.

https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-global-3gb-32gb

>>62051737
I was gonna get one but im in the US and I really want one with 4gb ram but idk where to order from.

I need a smartphone for my sister.
Something cheap (<200 euros) with a decent camera & battery, she doesnt game on her phone so it doesnt have to have the latest chip.
Preferable something with 32gb storage or more.

She doesnt want a huawei ( bad experiences), so far im thinking redmi 4(x) but ive been out of the phone game for a while.
Something not super chinky would be nice ( no dogee / elephone), something that will receive updates for a year or two.
Anyone got some recommendations for me to check out ?

>>62052200
Netherlands btw if that matters for 3g/4g bands. but i'll check compatability myself later because the carrier isnt set in stone yet.

>>62052150
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-44gb-64gb-global

>>62052200
>redmi 4(x)
Redmi Note 4 Global would be a better buy. Or is 5.5" too big?

>>62052339
im not 100% sure but i think she wants 4.5" - 5".
5.5" is probably too big.

Also she drops phones often so something rugged would be nice

>>62049755
from the lack of replies i assume phones are crap

>>62052459
Redmi 4A

>>62048196
If unlocked, then that's not bad at all. I suspect Blackberry will keep pushing updates for another year at least and the phone itself is pretty good. If locked, then don't even bother, the carriers will not bother with updates sooner rather than later. I am on Bell and they decided to skip the July security update altogether, just got August a few days ago.

>>62050011
The screen is really nice, keyboard is cool, but fuck me I hate the SD808 and how hot it gets. Battery life is not stellar to be honest, considering how big the battery is. I would call it adequate.

>>62052231
Do you know which site has the quickest shipping?

Is AdAway still the best ad blocker for Android?

>>62051171
Just among people who I know, I've seen a lot more Samsung to Apple switchers than the other way around. The two phones appeal to more or less the same people (Facebook casual crowd with no concept of value-for-money)

>>62048196
got one and love it , it must have been utterly atrocious at launch to warrant the hate it got because right now its pretty damn good. im convinced most of the reviewers were biased tbqh as its aesthetic, smooth and basically just great aside from it getting a bit warm

>>62052559
Don't know. Most of the stores offer DHL or some other express shipping option

>>62052522
When is it getting Nougat?

>>62052585
pls respond

>>62052673
"Soon". It's still confirmed on their roadmap but they are dragging their feet. The Keyone just got confirmed for Oreo for Christ sakes. If the Special edition gets a worldwide release (they're announcing SOMETHING on the 31st) then I'll likely upgrade.

>>62052522
Yeah it holds up an entire day for me and I have a smartwatch paired all day and play Fire emblem Heroes quite a bit. On a 2K screen with the toaster 808 it's pretty good, but an 820 or 650 would give it so much more. Priv 2 with just a better processor would be a godsend but BlackBerry doesn't like money

So now that we know that Note 8 is a massive scam, when is the new pixel coming out?

Which phone should I get for ATT in the US to last me maybe 3-4 years:

Moto G5 Plus
Huawei Honor 8
LG G6
Huawei P10
Huawei Mate 9

Just use it for the phone, web browsing, camera, and GPS

>>62053117
>massive scam
??

>>62053164
LG G6

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>Just found out Verizon doesn't offer subsidized upgrades for 2-year contracts anymore.

I have to spend $1000 on a fucking phone now

>>62052980
brave browser

>>62053164
Moto or LG

>>62053458
I want an ad blocker for the whole phone not just a browser.
Thanks for the recommendation though.

Will the LG V30 be better than the G6 enough to justify a doubling in price?

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Why are people on welfare given free phones?

>>62053164
Just ordered an Honor 8. Hope it isn't shit.
Current Nexus 5x is crapping out

>>62053577
A smartphone is a necessity these days and can greatly improve your life. It's not like they get a good phone/service anyway.

I just played with a Note 8 for 20 minutes, ask me anything

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>>62050591
Anon-kun you're not hames bond and this is not casino royale no one wants to break into your hentai vault sempai. You're fine nii-chan and fingerprint censors are ultra comfy.

>>62049854
The ecstasy going down on her spicy curry snatch would be immaculate

What we're missing is a good gallery app (QuickPic is shitting the bed on Nougat)

>>62049930
Oukitel k6000 plus 5.5 inch screen slim profile consider 6000 mah battery 167$ the only draw back is the mtk procc

>>62053418
It's okay. Their payment plan is perfect for scamming young adults who constantly need to change phones.

>>62053418
time to switch to tmobile, the JUMP program is based as fuck

>>62050591
How does this make sense?

If someone gets any smooth hard possession of yours, they'll have your prints.

>>62053861
This as fuck. You can get on one of vzn's payment plans before you go. I've never done, but if you cancel the contract you pay for the phone out right. And bring the bill and phone to t mobile. They will take the phone and give you trade in credit. Plus reimburse you for the difference. If this isn't right it's because I'm not a nigger sales rep.

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>mfw watching porn on a 1080p 5.7 inch phone coming from a 3.2 inch turd from 6 years ago

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Who's ready to see this flop so we can get it on sale?

>>62053075
I don't think it is so much a matter of Blackberry not liking money, it's more like the general public did not like the Priv. I see a lot of them in Canada but by and large it did not sell that well worldwide.

As someone who bought the Priv at launch, I can say that there were far, far too many issues. The performance was unacceptable for something that cost iPhone money. While I eventually came to like my Priv after most of the Android bugs were ironed out, the phone's reputation was already tarnished and other manufacturers were beginning to release newer and better things, so the uptick in sales never materialized. The initial release was too much of a gamble. Blackberry should not have jumped head-on into Android with a flagship. They should have just released a Classic running on a Snapdragon 615 (Google was prepared to allow for a screen ratio exception for Blackberry, so they could have done 1:1), used that to figure out the quirks of Android, and THEN released a flagship a few months to a year later. Releasing a flagship running an unfamiliar operating system when your brand is already in the tank was just not the way to go.

>>62053935
>Plus version has 8 gigs of VRAM
What could you possibly do on a smartphone that would require 8 fucking gigabytes of RAM? Have 35 pornhub tabs open in the browser?

Why did Symbian die?

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I want to buy a new, stylish phone with a gimmick, that also feels nice in the hand. I'm a fag without a personality, so I want to feel good by having a phone that stands out.

I am unironically considering the Meizu Pro 7 (red metal back and back screen), some Sony phone (because their perfromance is godlike and their phones look bretty good, I am 100% jelly of my Dad's Z3 Compact - virtually lagless). Or just ignore gaming and compact size and bite the Keyone bullet, a QWERTY keyboard would make me finally stop bitching at touch-type.

Any other nice phone suggestions? Do the Nokia 8 glossy backs really feel as nice as the tech sites creaming over them are saying?

>>62053971
To run all those apps who are more demanding than their desktop counterparts for some reason. All in glorious meme ultra hd resolutions that are useless on a phone screen to begin with.

>>62054070
>he doesn't want phones with 8K screens and 32 core cpus that eat your battery in 20 minutes
Why do you hate progress, anon?

>>62053971

Considering just the system with not a single app open on my 3GB phone uses OVER HALF the RAM, I think just having this much headroom is basicly a necessity these days.

Also limits storing minimized apps to flash, saving battery.

>>62053957
I got mine at launch too. I think the biggest issues were price and outdated hardware/software. The SD820 would've been a better choice and it launched with lollipop when Marshmallow was already out (and took FOREVER to come to the Priv). Also, $599 would've been a much easier pill to swallow than $720. I'm glad they made a flagship as I wouldn't have bought it otherwise, but they definitely missed a golden opportunity.

>>62054015
If you want a great phone on a budget, get the Axon 7s. Very great looking phone with good specs and a killer speaker setup. If you want the physical keyboard, wait til after the 31st. BlackBerry supposedly has a big announcement, possibly the special edition Keyone launching worldwide

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Fuck me this is sexy

>>62053630
>necessity

Funny, I gave up my Galaxy S3 in 2015 and went back to the Nokia C3 my sister previously used. Since then I have somehow managed to get better grades, get laid and get a job after graduating university. None of which remotely required a smartphone to accomplish (although life event #2 would have been easier with Snapchat).

While a smartphone itself is not a necessity, having a permanent telephone number and an email address are. It's probably just cheaper to hand out shitty smartphones and plans to poor people than it is to give them access to a computer and a landline.

>>62051121
I have one, I like the stock ROM plus it's got a few custom ROMs (most are shit).

Resurrection remix and flyme are pretty good imo but I prefer stock because of camera quality.

>android is supposed to be customizable
>lol you can't remove this google search bar or this google search page that takes up an entire homescreen
Fuck you.

NEW

>>62054281

>>62054281

>>62054281

>>62054281

>>62054289
>too stupid to drag bar to recycle bin

>>62049867

for you

>>62050465
Biometrics serves as a username and not a password dumbass. The government already has all your prints anyway

>>62051168

b u i l t
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>>62054312
it doesn't work you daft cunt

>>62054130
$599 would have been a more appropriate price than $699. But however bad you Americans had it, things were even more outrageous in the supposed home market - launch price was $899 Canadabux, unlocked. It made the PS3 look like a great deal in comparison. I paid $399 CAD for mine on a Bell Corporate plan (uncle still worked for Bell at the time so I got an incredible plan), and at that price I could have easily had an iPhone 6s (which would have held its value better and would still be getting OS updates) or a whole bunch of more competitive Android phones. But instead I chose the nationalistic route, and while I ended up liking the phone, it does not mean I don't have a tiny bit of regret. A lot of other people looked at the price - performance trade off and said "fuck that noise" and went with phones that cost the same and offered more.

I heard from insiders at Blackberry that the Priv cost a decent amount to manufacture because of the sliding keyboard and the curved AMOLED screen (which was a bigger deal in 2015 than it was now), but could have still been sold at a more affordable price. The reason it wasn't was due to internal pressure to show a profit on the hardware division and over - optimistic sales projections, so they priced it with a very healthy margin. Problem is, while they (very comfortably) covered variable costs, they could not cover the fixed costs because they just did not get enough volume.

>>62054519
Yeah I feel bad for you Canadabros. Everything costs insanely more even if made domestically. I hope they make a KeyTwo with higher end specs. Even if they do the always there keyboard instead of the slider, i'd love to upgrade if it has a SD660 or 835.

>>62053552
adguard

>>62053662
I want that wallpaper

>>62049093
mobilism

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>>62054289

What Google search page? The persistent bar option is in settings somewhere.

Even if the option has been removed, why wouldn't you just use Nova or something? The point of Android is that you aren't locked into to anything that you don't like..