/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 fucking 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 unless you live in America you shits

>News:
Lenovo ZUK Edge Official: 86.4% Screen, SD 821, Starts at 2299 Yuan ($330)
gsmarena.com/zuk_edge_official_launches_january_1_snapdragon_821-news-22263.php

Two Nokia flagships leak - a powerhouse and a cameraphone to debut at MWC
gsmarena.com/two_nokia_flagships_leak__a_powerhouse_and_a_cameraphone_to_be_announced_at_mwc-news-22242.php

Google acknowledges the audio issues affecting the Pixel and Pixel XL
phonearena.com/news/Google-acknowledges-the-audio-issues-affecting-the-Pixel-and-Pixel-XL_id89226

Lenovo, ZTE, and others also spotted running Adups OTA spyware
androidauthority.com/lenovo-zte-gionee-running-adups-spyware-737101/

[Deal Alert] Moto G Plus (4th Gen.) Unlocked - 64GB U.S. Warranty - $ 229.99
amzn.com/dp/B01DZJFWXC

[Deal Alert] The Nextbit Robin is $145 on Amazon ($105 off)
amazon.com/Nextbit-Robin-Factory-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B01D9LVCAI

ZUK Edge Hands On
youtube.com/watch?v=TTNEoNlY2UM

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gsmarena.com/lg_blames_cheap_usb_typec_cables_as_cause_of_bootloops_on_the_v20-news-22252.php
amzn.com/dp/B01DZJFWXC
amazon.com/dp/B01DZJFSZ4/
amazon.com/Moto-Plus-4th-Gen-Unlocked/dp/B01DZJFWXC/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1482280168&sr=1-3&keywords=moto g4 plus
gsmarena.com/zuk_edge_official_launches_january_1_snapdragon_821-news-22263.php
twitter.com/AnonBabble

Those leaked Nokia phones turned out to be fake

I just got one of these. I wanted to get a Z Play, but I couldn't justify $500 for a phone. How's the battery life? 5x battery life is fucking awful.

Why are you asking about the battery life if you already got it?

It's fucking terrible. you should've asked before you bought this piece of shit.

I meant I ordered it. I still don't actually have it. My 5x is fucked so I just pulled the trigger immediately as I needed a replacement.

Well, that's unfortunate. What's so bad about it.

3H SoT if your'e lucky.

That awake time is bc of playing music? Is there an app to check which apps/services are running while the screen is turned off?

Fuck. I read it was average not terrible.

Can't you cancel it?

Maybe this question has been asked before, anyway I would appreciate some help.
When I'm playing recorded videos with my phone there's a static sound in the background. It works fine whwn I'm recording and the quality is good, but when I play the video I hear this annoying noise in the background.
I'm using a Huawei p8 lite by the way.

Is there as static playing the same videos on your pc?

>LG V20's are bootlooping now
gsmarena.com/lg_blames_cheap_usb_typec_cables_as_cause_of_bootloops_on_the_v20-news-22252.php

Should LG just give up? Why are they constantly fucking up?

Hey Guys I would greatly appreciate some advice in buying a new phone. So the budget is 200 USD, carrier Cricket and country USA. I'm not too concerned about the size. I would be happy if it can play videos on mid setting with out dying on me

amzn.com/dp/B01DZJFWXC

Moto G4
Honor 5x (only if you're willing to mod your phone to CM13 or a different rom)
Nextbit Robin

The Robin is on a ridiculous sale right now on Amazon. Has a good modding community, but the phone doesn't have a microSD slot.

I have the honor 5x and its a great phone for the price if you put CM13 on it. The stock software makes it a really shitty experience and notifications are broken on EMUI 4.1 so modding the phone is a must. It also will not be getting Nougat.

My brother has a moto g4 and its a great phone, near stock android and it will be getting nougat soon. My only knock on it is the cheap plastic its made out of. Get a good case for it if you buy this one.

Looks like the $229 deal mentioned in the OP is over

Just get the normal one it's $200.
amazon.com/dp/B01DZJFSZ4/

Thanks guys, I will probably go with the Robin right now, just because I like how it looks

Did you guys install the latest poo kernel on your RN3p? It has CPU hotplugging now which keeps only 1 big and 1 small core active until more are needed, giving priority to smaller more efficient cores.

What do I look for if I want a phone that lets me root it? I got burned with my ATT Galaxy S4 because ATT and Samsung filled most of my space with their shit and locked the bootloader so I can't even clean it up. I don't want that to happen again.

Also, what should I look for if I want OS updates down the road?

>google
>"phone you want" root

Ok cool. The phone I have used to be able to be rooted, but as I learned the hard way, ATT is a group of dicks and will try to lock the boot loader of every ATT version smartphone on their network.

The takeaway is to buy international versions when possible. I'd just like to know if there are any other red flags (e.g. Company X has a history of not being root-friendly)

>>>xda

amazon.com/Moto-Plus-4th-Gen-Unlocked/dp/B01DZJFWXC/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1482280168&sr=1-3&keywords=moto g4 plus

Thoughts? Seems like a solid choice at $300.

Guise poast you're dream smartphone

>LG soldering
>Samsung battery (non-removable)
>Apple customizability
>Windows app store
>Chinkphone botnet
>OnePlus OS stability
>Moto looks
>Sony bezels
>Nexus battery
>HTC pricing

How'd I do?

Why can't there be a new phone like the MI4c?
>Brilliant hardware when it came out
>No gimmicks
>God tier camera, 4k video etc
>looks decent
>absolutely dirty fucking cheap (£160 at release)

two batteries? otherwise good may may

alright lads, i have an iphone 6s right now and it's nice but a bit too small.

what should i get?

pixel xl
iphone 6s plus or 7 plus
samsung galaxy s7 edge
lg v20
lg g5

oops
scrap the last two, add 'Pixel pricing'

If you don't care about specs it's good. you canget SD821 for $300 but whatever.

Mi5c is launching soon.

S7E.

All those are shit.

Nexus 6P - 5.7"
HTC 10 - 5.2"
OP3T - 5.5"

where is the lenovo spyware

>Nexus

Not supported anymore.

Vernee Apollo Lite?
I've heard good things about the Helio X20.

>moto g4
>priced at 139.99
>with 3gb of RAM

Vernee is shit don't touch them.

i got one a few months ago and it's totally fine. just buy another fast charger and youre gold. it's not gonna blow you out the water but it's got nice built in moto features that i like.

Looking for a compact

>Redmi Note 3 Pro
>works perfectly
>move in some movies to the SD card, about 3GB each
>notice phone is frozen
>restart
>stuck in boot image
>reflash latest version
>still stuck

I swear to fucking god i'm never buying chinkshit again.
Seriously, fucking avoid this crap.

my zuk2 arrives soon. is it a decent phone or did i get meme'd? upgrading from a zenfone2 with a cracked screen and ded camera.

It has the chinese version of Touch Jizz, so maybe install a custom ROM.

I don't know but post pics and shit so I can get hyped for when mine gets here

Redmi 4 Pro or Zuk Z2?

Zuk
>Looks nicer
>SD820

Redmi 4 Pro
>Better battery
>MIUI i better than ZUI
>Higher chance of getting an official CM
>microSD

Which one has the better camera?

Zuk obviously. it's a discount flagship. redmi is low end.

So my 4S finally died yesterday, so Im looking for opinions on what to buy. Im in Australia, currently with optus. Looking at the op3t but obviously it will have to be shipped overseas...

price range up to $700AU ($500 US)

Yes, there is static whennI play the same videos on my pc

fa/g/s i need a new phone
convince me that a 440 OP3T is worth the extra 200 over a goto g4

zuk z2 is 170

>[Deal Alert] Moto G Plus (4th Gen.) Unlocked - 64GB U.S. Warranty - $ 229.99
>299

Fuck, too late, its not like i needed it but eh.

no chinkshit

What do you think a OP3T is? lmao.

moto is chinkshit so is oneplus
#owned

less chinky
chink is a spectrum
also fuck u for not congratulating me on my triply repeating digits

>Your Google Pixel XL should be arriving in 2-6 weeks.
gugul plz

If you liked the homosexual fashion accesory buy the SE ($400), 6's specs with 5's looks and body in 4's size, and dont update to ios 10, it breaks the phone.

If you want a real phone the same size as the 4s go for the X Compact or the Z3C, they're both around 350 dollars.

HTC10, Moto Z Play, S7 and OP3T are other solid choices.

Anyone got any info graphics for android phone ricing?

/wp/ doesn't have one up for some reason.

KLWP and Nova Launcher is all you need.

KWGT is great if you care about widgets.

HTC pricing isn't as bad as Google's or LG's

Idiots don't get checked.
Being chink is binary.

The technology I ordered about a month ago arrived. I now have the Blackview BV6000 technology.

Any questions? I can share initial impressions but as I said: I just got it so I can't say much about anything just yet.

Do a drop and water test. put it on video. also xpost to /csg/.

Zuk z2 pro vs 1+3t?
Is the 1+3t worth the extra cost?

OP3T. much better UI and no lenovo botnet.

I bought my dad a Galaxy S6 for Christmas for $450 Canadbucks. Did I do good Sup Forums?

No. it has a terrible battery and lagwizz is always a bad idea.

>Touchjizz
No.

And if I don't give a fuck about retarded Sup Forums botnets?

It's still better?? faster, better camera, much more development and as I said ZUI is pure cancer. only get it if you want smaller phone.

Thanks.

I guess I'll still need to think about it, was going to go for the zuk but now I'm not so sure.

There's also the Zuk Edge 5.5"
gsmarena.com/zuk_edge_official_launches_january_1_snapdragon_821-news-22263.php
but it was just released today so no reviews or anything.

Is the battery really that bad? Well shit, he'll be receiving it tomorrow.

I don't really like touchjizz myself but with a decent launcher it's tolerable. That's how I've been using my S7 at least and I'm very happy with this phone.

He just needed something good for once in my opinion, his Moto G 2nd gen that I got him has developed so many software problems that don't disappear with a hard reset that I thought I'd get him a Samsung flagship as I'm happy with mine.

Whatever, it was a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than buying from retail stores so I can always just resell it on Kijiji if he doesn't like it which I really doubt.

>his current phone doesn't even receive calls anymore
>tfw I just want to be able to call him any time of the day and talk to him

If he isn't a tech enthusiast then he will probably be happy with it. If it gets slow or some shit maybe you change the launcher or ROM or something, but it will probably be fine

Is xiaomi redmi note 3 pro still the best budget phone?

He isn't so I think it'll be fine. He's a very selfless guy and he never treats himself. His past two computers, past two phones and favourite coat were all gifts from me. And every time he does get treated he gets so happy that makes me want to cry. I can't wait to talk to him over the phone tomorrow once he opens this package.

Zuk z2

No sdcard slot though :/

I just bought 2 more Mi4C. It's basically a $99 Nexus 5X with 6hr SOT. My family all wants 5in phones with good cameras and the Mi4C I gave my mom is the best all-rounder that I can flash up 5min to the latest security update. MIUI good for tech retarded senpai too.

I can get by fine with 64gb so it's good for me. I guess if you like to store a heap of stuff then it isn't ideal

Redmi 4 or Redmi 4 Prime?

I won't be playing games so the SD430 should be good enough... right?

16 GiB internal and 2 GiB or RAM is fine.

Why do people suggest using non stock texting applications? Messengers.

Dr Android, I'm HTC

you're a big phone

Is the LG v20 a good phone? I can get it for 619 maplebux, wind is doing some promotional stuff for boxing day.
It's the only flagship available for their upcoming lte service.

What's the deal with Posh phones? Are they good?

Signal uses wifi if you both have it and they are encrypted. Most 3rd party applications have other features too

Bootloop is reala again.
Lg didn't change manufacturing process and still does a shitty soldering job.

>ask about root
>get >>>xda
>mfw /spg/ is just appel tier cucks discussing about how x phone has a bigger screen than y phone and retarded consumerist shit like that

Can't wait for it to get here desu

Looks sweet. Which phone is that?

So what's the next Windows Phone I should buy? Currently have an unlocked 950.

Botnet jokes and alike aside. What's my next phone?
I'm in Germany with O2 as my carrier.

Mi5s is on Gearbest for £264.55

Try Cat S60.

It's built tough that it can even survive a truck. Plus it has FLIR when you need thermal imaging to find survivors.

But it doesn't run Windows

Iphone 6s or OnePlus X ?

Zuk z2

Where did you buy it from?

I feel like I should "upgrade" since I've had my Nexus 6 since release.

But it's still working as good as it is since the first time I got it.

And the Pixel is too expensive for what it is.

Should I sell my Nexus to some chump and get a Pixel?

If you can stomach iOS, go for the iPhone.

>t. OnePlus X owner

Why is that you don't like OnePlus X?