/spg/ - Smartphone General

If requesting purchasing advice, please provide your country and what carrier you will be using it with, along with wanted features, budget and size.

Good resources:
>reviews, specs, comparisons
gsmarena.com
phonearena.com
kimovil.com

>Frequency checker
willmyphonework.net
frequencycheck.com

>Chinkphone news
gizchina.com
gizmochina.com

>Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of March 2016
wiki.installgentoo.com/index.php/Chink_shit_general/Phones

>Post a mini-review of your phone
>Discuss upcoming and current models
>Ask for help related to phones
>Tell us how much shekels you spent on good/bad phone
>Shill your Xiaomi
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES

News:
>OnePlus 3 Review (In-Depth)
youtube.com/watch?v=pKrfwJv1M-A&feature=youtu.be

>MOTO G4 and MOTO G4 PLUS Unboxing and First Impressions
youtube.com/watch?v=d2e4XobzeDo

>Smartphone Battery Test: iPhone 6S Plus v Galaxy S7 Edge v HTC 10 v LG G5 v Nexus 6P v OnePlus 3
youtube.com/watch?v=1YFXN4SQtKY

>ZTE Axon 7 vs OnePlus 3 - Battery Life Test Comparison Review!
youtube.com/watch?v=VN87cUqZN_Y

>Alcatel Idol 4s Review | The multimedia flagship!
youtube.com/watch?v=cUfyiSfo-wY

>New devices of the week
gsmarena.com/new_devices_of_the_week-news-19311.php

>ZeroLemon's latest gigantic battery-case is for the vanilla Galaxy S7: 7500mAh of extra juice for $60
androidpolice.com/2016/07/09/zerolemons-latest-gigantic-battery-case-is-for-the-vanilla-galaxy-s7-7500mah-of-extra-juice-for-60/

>Alleged Xiaomi Mi 6 Specs & Price Leaked In Xiaomi Store
androidheadlines.com/2016/07/alleged-xiaomi-mi6-specs-price-leaked-in-xiaomi-store.html

>The sold-out ZTE Nubia Z11 will be available again on July 13
androidauthority.com/zte-nubia-z11-sale-july-13-702467/

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play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.morrison.gallerylocklite
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kii.safe
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fotoable.applock
play.google.com/store/search?q=hide gallery&c=apps
twitter.com/NSFWRedditGif

Is the LG G4 still the phone to get even with the probability that it will bootloop ?
Am i better off with a 5x ? The 6p was too big for me sadly.

Moto G 4 Plus 4GB RAM 64GB or Moto X Pure 3GB RAM 16GB?

Both for $300

iPhone 6S+

How much are Androids able to phone home with without Play Services installed? Assuming no Google apps are used it theoretically should be none, but I'm sure there's some shady stuff going on in the OS.

>Axon 7 gets 30 minutes less SoT than OP3
Is this really a big deal? I'm lucky to get 2hours on my current phone.

OnePlus 3 seems to be like a decent choice for the price, but am I going to get shafted by Oxygen OS?

It's also slower, has worse camera, worse ram management, throttle.. well it's only better in the audio department.

If it doesn't bootloop it's a great phone
G4 owner here

Who else is hyped for the new Nexus phones?

>Smartphone Battery Test: OnePlus 3
>3h 35min SOT
>200 mAh less than G5
>lower res than G5
>died sooner
AHAHAAAHAHAHAAHAHAHHHAHAHAHAH
Fucking useless OP3.

does it have expandable storage this time

Looking to replace my Samsung S5 and have been wondering if the G4 Plus would be a good choice?

What is your choice of keyboard app for androids?

>worse ram management
How can anything manage ram worse than the OP3?

Any other redmi note 3 pro owners feel like they finally found the perfect (or nearly perfect) cheap phone under $200?

>Long battery life with over 9hr SOT
>Snapdragon 650 which is the perfect midrange CPU for a balance of performace and battery life
>Fingerprint reader
>IR blaster
>FM radio
>MicroSD slot
>LTE bands which work with US gsm carriers like t-mobile

The only bad thing was bloated MIUI and waiting a few days for permission to unlock MIUI. But now I flashed cynagenmod 13 and now it's perfect for me. I like it even more than my deceased OPO now.

That's sad.

Swiftkey.

anyone have any experiences with the moto x pure?

i'm comparing it to the LG V10 and the OnePlus 3 and i'm just trying to make a decision.

Forgot pic

Gotta ask ask ZTE how they managed this miracle

I want to buy the RN3P so so much, but i don't know if i'll like the 5.5" since this will be my first smartphone.
I've had held the S4 mini, S6 and S7 in my hands. S4 mini is perfect for one handed usage, but way too small for typing, etc.
S6 and S7 are perfekt, especially the S7 is very comfortable..
Should i risk it and live with a 5.5" and over 8mm thick brick or go for the R3P, or wait for R4P or buy the OP3 and live with the disgusting battery?

Are there apk download sites that are trustworthy? I want to get a (free as in beer) app that's on Google Play, but I don't want to install Google shit on my phone if at all possible.

It won't, the higher ups at google hate expandable storage

To those who don't have LTE speeds on RN3P, what's your network speed?

>all this unwarranted OP3 hate
>complaints are either muh SD card or software shit that can be fixed with root or installing another ROM
Is this just shitposting?

Try harder, shill.

I really suggest you buy the Redmi Note 3 pro. 5.5 inch phones might seem big the first time you get it but after a few weeks, you won't be able to go back down to small screen phones.

And the OP3 and Samsung flagships are more powerful than the R3P but for me personally, I care more about having long battery life than power. I don't need a snapdragon 820 because I rarely game on my phone. The snapdragon 650 is powerful enough for everything else you do in your smartphone.

Plus I use the FM radio a lot.

Fixed by installing another ROM

Yeah, because migrating from O2 to CM will give it so much more SOT.

Anyone here used the SNOWPOW M9-LTE? I can't find many helpful reviews.

I don't really need an SD820 either, my only concerns are a 5.5" device thats rather thick compared to other ones and >chinkshit
Maybe i should give it a shot and if i dislike it or it fails me i'll get another next year or so, 200€ isn't the world.

Yes?

Energy saved=more energy for screen

BV6000 m8

No. CM 13 won't be enough to make up for the shitty 3000 mAh battery.

Sure sure

Sorry for asking for freebies but I'm getting increasingly annoyed with the lack of information on the OP3.

I need to know how to make private folders or hide pictures on the OnePlus 3 so I can keep my pr0ns hidden.

>Inb4 hiding it
I'm quite social and I take a lot of pictures of cars and cool shit to show other people. It looks stupid when I have to duck and turn to hide my pictures every time I open my phone or want to say post a picture.

Why would you keep porn on your phone
>pr0n
Get out

I don't have a computer right now, actually. I had to sell it when I quit my job in order to meet a school deadline.

Currently keep everything on my phone while I build a new one.

>>Pr0n
>Get out

No just give me an answer, thanks. Not everybody's situation is the same as yours.

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.morrison.gallerylocklite

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kii.safe

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fotoable.applock

Just ordered phone that was killed literally 5 days ago. Is this N9 all over again?

>pr0n

>Not everybody's situation is the same as yours.
>i am a special snowflake mind your priviledge, shitlord.
>>>/tumblr/

These apps actually work? Every time I've tried to use them before it says it locks my pictures but then as soon as I go to gallery they're all still there.

As for locking the entire app? Still no good. I want my regular pictures easily accessible and separated from the ones I want in private.

Some people are just so full of hate. KYS my dude

Don't know lad why won't you try it?

play.google.com/store/search?q=hide gallery&c=apps

Just download a bunch of apps, something will work.

>tfw almost fell for axon 7 meme

ZTE sucks at creating phones.

I got an s7 edge two weeks ago (still have 3 hours to return it). I'm not sure if i should keep it, seems like it scratches pretty easily

That's one of the main reasons im not really excited for it. Is it waterproof?

..Get a case?

Forgot to add, what do you 820 s7 edge owner get for battery life and screen on time?

Instead of getting an s7 edge for the battery, I'm thinking of getting a normal s7 and a zerolemon case. Will this thing still fit and weigh in my pocket comfortably?

Looks bulky af.

I really hate using cases with good looking phones but i guess ill have to. That won't protect the screen much though, already have some tiny scratches.

I have a normal S7, it's pretty small compared to other phones. The Nexus dwarf's it.

Never heard of your case, but mine is just an otter box and it fits fine.

820 gets on average 1.5 hour less sot than exynos models.

Thinking about getting a Galaxy S4 Quad-Core.
Is it good, or should I get something better in the same price range?
I'm asking for help because my last smartphone was a Xperia X8 and then I used a dumb flip phone for 4 years.

lads.. local store is selling Moto X Force for 580$. worthy of a pick up? my job takes me all over the place and my g4 is seriously disappointing when it comes to battery life.. Isnt the Moto x force as good as it gets when it comes to flagships as far as battery and durability is concerned?

or should I just buy a battery back up midrange phone like the Samsung j7 2016 or zuk z1 and use that alongside my g4?

thank you.

Does anyone use Lucky Patcher to get free in-app purchases? I just wanna get stuff in Pokemon and some other games. Is it safe? Am I gonna get arrested?

LG G3

Worth putting CM on?

Battery life is kinda shit and so is the charging speed on it, like worse than either should be despite a new battery. Tried different chargers/batteries.

Could CM possible improve this but cutting down on bloat?

Me, trying to hold out for release and the verdicts on performance and battery.

>SD Housefire
>current year
>$600
Jesus Christ is that a joke?

Why is LeEco never mentioned here?

I'm looking at the Le Max 2 and it seems decent. Seems to be the only chinaphone that supports aptx.

I'm sure you guys get a million of these posts, but I could use your help
I'm an American who uses Verizon and needs to replace my Samsung Galaxy S3 that's given up the ghost. It did everything I wanted it to- phone calls, text, and time killing on the internet. I'd like an SD card slot to hold some tunes and plug into my car radio. I have enough money that I can afford any flagship, but it's always nice to save and I don't need something cutting edge. what buy?

so.im.guessing the second option?

which would you pick for a midrange daily beater?

samsung j7 2016 - SD 617 - 102 hr endurance rated

moto x play - SD 615 - 83 hr rated

lenovo zuk z1 - SD 801 - 98 hr rated

Killed my g3 in water and I want to get something for

I really hope the fingerprintscanner on the back of phones meme will die soon because I'm getting real tired of it. It's unneeded and brings yet another component that can break.

As someone currently using a Z3C.. this weekend i tried out a friend's iPhone 6 Plus and man, it was pretty awesome. I think i'm getting turned around on this whole big phone thing.

Not that i need to upgrade until november, but the iPhone 6 plus and Nexus 6p seem like pretty good candidates, anything else worth suggesting, I do like sony, so maybe i could go for a full size X ultra.

guys what's a good upgrade to a gen1 8GB Moto G?

>But now I flashed cynagenmod 13 and now it's perfect for me.

Did not know cyanogenmod had an official release for the redmi note 3. Im unlocking mine in the next few days as well. i'll see how it goes.

They are all shit, sorry. there are so much better options for $500. why the fuck are you going for those gimped models?

Massive neckbeard here. What do you guys use your smartphones for?

I can text or call my coworkers with a dumbphone, but mine died and you can't find them anymore. I loathe touchscreens and shitty battery life with all my mind.

Give me a reason to not feel like shit when buying my next phone, guys.

No headphone jack, otherwise nice specs for the money.

>you can't find them anymore
I see some at local supermarkets like Tesco here in the UK. I actually got a small flip phone by Samsung, but I'm thinking about getting a Galaxy S4.

Where do you live? They sell dumbphones in my local Walmart up here in Canada.

No idea why but I haven't been able to find a dumbphone that's not used or a really low quality chink clone of a Nokia.

Come on, I bet you have a good reason to get so enthusiastic over smartphones. Give me at least one.

Funposting while on the shitter, on the bus etc. Fapping in the shower. Looking up guides, recipes, reviews etc without having to go to the computer.

Pokémon GO
Emulators of many consoles, including PSP
Universal remote control
GPS and offline maps
Geocaching
MP3 player with nice covers and fast album search
Good camera

That's the main reasons for me. But I don't need something powerfull for this, so the S4 is good enough, since it's cheap for what it gives.

South America, where low-end smartphones are cheap enough that nobody really bothers selling decent dumbphones anymore.

I guess I can use a cheap phone for that. Thanks.

Thought there was something to truly get hyped for, you guys are always going on how much you love your 16-core phone and 32GB of RAM. This is disappointing.

It's like a mini laptop with some exclusive games, mostly low quality. I enjoy being able to use the Internet and listen to music anywhere.

Back then, high-end phones could do that too.

Now that's some nice stuff. Thank you, I won't regret buying a smartphone now.

I used to think like you but when I got my first smartphone (moto g) all the prejudices I had about modern phones disappeared from my mind.

you don't need to be a normal fag to take advantage of a smartphone's features, buy a mid range phone, you won't regret it.

reasons to get a smartphone:
-you can browse the internet while taking a shit, riding on the bus etc...
-GPS/maps
-good camera
-applications and games
-all your social media and communications in one place
-you can use it as a notification server
-if you use steam, the phone app is mandatory for any kind of trading.
-music player (spotify or your media app or choice)

reasons to not get a smartphone

- "muh privacy" (if the FBI/CIA/DHS wants your information they're going to get it one way or another so it doesn't matter if you have a smartphone)

I just calculated the dimensions, this thing would be almost as big as those graphing calculators. Definitely impractical for carrying. Think I'm going to get the s7 edge.

I don't really mind the privacy stuff. I just don't understand why so many people shell out $500 and get in debt for a fucking 9" monster that is nothing more than a Facebook phone.

Anything fun I can do with these or should I just get rid of them?

2 original Droid 1s, Droid bionic, and an LG I got from my work for $3. Thinking about getting another lol

>8gb
fucking anything ugh

Got an s7 edge coming tomorrow, whats the first thing I should do?

Give me your Droid, I fucking love keyboards

I had a dumbphone for a long time too, but being able to browse the internet on your phone is very convenient. You can't always carry a laptop with you, and unless you're a girl a tablet isn't always an option when you're on the go.
The gps is what's most important to me. I drive a lot and when I hit traffic, I really like having something that can redirect me around streets, especially if I'm out during rushhour. Being able to get audio books whenever for the drive or podcasts is a plus too.

Nova launcher+goodlock.

Do batteries other than the standard 2800 fit in the lg g5? Can I get a better battery? How do I know if it will fit?

Me too, but it's useless running stock android rn. Can't update it and you can't install any new apps for it because its outdated

I have a moto 3g, and cant update to marshmallow. It says im up to date.
I read that I should be able to have marshmallow.
Any suggestions?

To be fair, the performance of Sony Xperia series is pretty pathetic and the battery life usually does not last long enough.

The Gen 2 dual sim Intl version. Wanna buy mine?

Not yet. There is plenty space in there for a bigger battery, just need to see if someone actually makes one for it.

Flash a custom rom.

My dad is still using his iphone 4 from 2010 and it's just painful to watch, he charges it 2-3 times a day and it's slow as balls. It's also tiny.


Cubot Rainbow as a replacement or not? what else? Nothing with more than a 5" screen, he would never carry it.

YO ANYONE USE A VR HEADSET ?

WHAT YOU GOT?

How's the P9 Lite? I'm getting conflicting responses anywhere I search online.

Currently with a n6, should I pick up a 6p if I can get a deal on one, or just wait for this year's nexi?

...

i was on the verge of getting an iphone because my note 4 kept fucking up. the screen would freeze and it would self lock itself

i turned off finger print scanner and it hasn't fucked up once

might even get a zerolemon battery now

Quite good. You have to accept EMUI though. Some people like it, some hate it. Also as many more budget devices it lacks eg. a gyroscope.