/SPG/ -SmartPhone General Discussion Thread

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 a long time ago
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
>PRAISE THE CHINKPHONES unless you live in America you shits

>News:
Meizu Pro 6 Plus released, fixes everything wrong with the Pro 6. Review:
gsmarena.com/meizu_pro_6_plus-review-1551.php

G G6 to be launched in the US on April 7, no white color option
gsmarena.com/lg_g6_to_be_launched_in_the_us_on_april_7_no_white_color_option-news-23908.php

Meizu M5s review: M5 is still a better buy.
gsmarena.com/meizu_m5s-review-1586.php

New Zuk Edge Special Edition leaked
gsmarena.com/zuk_edge_ii_special_edition_images_leak_showing_dual_rear_cameras_and_a_curved_screen-news-23440.php

New Oukitel big battery phones, slimmer and lighter than before with upgraded specs.
androidheadlines.com/2017/03/oukitel-k10000-pro-k6000-plus-jet-black-u20-plus-announced-at-mwc-2017.html

Zuk Z2 now for $158 with coupon code:Marchsale10, Banggood.

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From the last thread
Honor 8 or HTC 10 Or maybe th p9
Or something in that range

OP3T

No. Carrier. Offers. It
Too. Expensive. Standalone

Presonally honor 8 for the design and the Kirin, but I guess for most people the HTC might be better.

600€, $549

same shit

Which has a more durable and vivid screen
And which will last longer?

HTC probably. The Honor is a glass phone with a Kirin SoC, the HTC is using a Qualcomm SoC.

Are these your only 2 options? Zuk Z2 is only $158 now, outright...

Also how are you getting a HTC 10 same price as Honor 8?

OP 3T is Pajeet Tier

Can't flash fully working custom ROMs in Huawei phones

Other brands are dogshit default ROMs as well.

I am not
Just it is easier for me to get it on a carrier plan
I wont pay for a phone in one time
THe diffrence between a HTC and a Honor is not that large in per month pricing (5 euros)

I'd recomend the HTC for now since it has a better XDA community.

Also the HTC is 2 years while the honor is 1 year

So you mean the honor is half the price then since its half as long?

Oh wait
My bad
Honor 8 is 24 months aswell

Guys, what do you think about Xiaomi Redmi Note Pro ?
I'm about to get one.

In that case, HTC all the way.

But why?

Kirin beat everything last benchmark I saw, MT does well against Snapdragon 6 series

I like what Mediatek is doing with the X and P series.

Well, it seems good in "low price" range.

How important is 4g? I'm in America and I want to get a meizu but willmyphonework says that the 4g isn't compatible.

when is moto g5+ coming out?
i need a new cheap phone that isnt chinkshit

Well 2g and 3g are getting phased out in the US and will no longer be available around 2019.

Are there any mod recommendations for Xiaomi Redmi 4?

HTC 10 has WiFi issues. google it.

Which would likely have better battery life on the Galaxy Note 4, Touchwiz M ROM or MIUI 8? (De-bloated in either case)

>touchwiz
>MIUI

Exynos model. No dev scene.

I'm looking for chink phone recommendations.
I live in Canada and using Rogers.

Why would any sane person use miui?

Is Meizu one of the most underrated brands right now? The Meizu M5 looks so good.


Yes

what are some good phone cases for the samsung S7?

When the FUCK is the PIXEL GOING TO BE BACK IN STOCK?

Give up and just get Pixel 2.

WHEN IS THE PIXEL 2 GOING TO BE IN STOCK?

Probably earlier than the Pixel 1 at this rate.

>implying a stupid weaboo like your can afford the pixel
Fuck off and buy an iPhone you poorfag.

Is there any reason I shouldn't get an LG G6 if I can get it for $200 off? I'm coming from a Nexus 6p.

Are there any decent smartphones that are

>unlocked
>removable battery
>works on GSM networks AND Verizon

Do you consider the G4 Play to be decent?

Motorola x pure, ZTE axon 7 but only in theory, sprint nor boost will accept either or any unlocked phone, NS about iphones

What kind of rootkit does the Meizu ship with

He wanted a removable battery, moron.

>Meizu
>Rootkit
I think you meant Xiaomi, Meizu is a clean brand.

They even let you root the phone in the settings menu for ultimate freedom.

No where to grip
18:9 meme
Old SoC
Still expensive
LG may have not fixed QA issues
It looks good but you asked why you may not want it

What kind of rootkit does the OnePlus ship with

All of them. That's why it's got such a rich custom community.

Oh god

So about people who make ROMs. Do they literally do it for FREE?

Werks on my machine

Been with my 10 forever and never noticed

Can someone tell me how the S7 fares nowadays? Is it a good buy still? Was it ever?

they beg for donations but yeah they do it for free.

So if you're carrying a phone, PRISM related entities have pwned you regardless of OS or device, no?

Given that, what OS / ecosystem is the best armed against other malicious entities, attacks and exploits?

Which phone most secure.

None, just get whatever you like the most and stop worrying about the cia niggers looking at your anime

I'm getting into jewing apps on android.
What would be a good Jew PlayStore? I'm using aptoide atm

Also, more importantly, what would be a good anti virus/malware?

Sup Sup Forums

I need an advice for a new phone.

It must have:

>excellent screen
You experience the smartphone through its screen, so it must be as good as possible.

>well built
If it breaks on its own, or because it fell on the floor, then it's not worth considering, since a broken product is worth nought. It doesn't mean it must be as invincible as a tank, just that it can survive everyday use and some accidental abuse.

>durable
I expect it to last three to four years.

>not stupidly expensive
I think €300 is a sensible price to pay, but as long as I'm not far into diminishing returns, then I'm willing to pay.

These are the main requirements. Then it would be nice if it had
>unbloated android
>small bezels
>a camera flush with the back
>a good battery
>mSD expansion slot
>removable battery

Due you have problems with it?

Is getting a Nextbit Robin a totally cooked idea?

They're cheap and I think an 808 with 3GB would suit my needs. I was previously considering a mi4, but I know that the 801 isn't actively seeing support for Quaaaaalcom anymore.

Looking for something with good, official rom support - under $200AUD

the redmi 4 prime will get los support soon since the sources were released recently. Maybe that's a phone for you too.

What's the difference between the snapdragon 626 and 650? I know that the 4xx line is the low end line the 6xx is for midrangers and the 8xx is for flagships. But where is the difference between those two?

Seems to have a Mediatek processor (though that may well not be an issue if sources have been released).

It does also appear to be around $250AUD.

Surely at that price I'd go for the Lenovo SUCC z2. I know it already has official Mokee (haven't fucked with that, but have heard good things)

it has a snapdragon 650

kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-4-pro

Is there any reason not to get the Lenovo p2? It seems basically perfect.

Zuk Edge and Maizu Pro 6 Plus fit all but removable battery and expansion slot.

Maybe 1+3t?

No phone that price would reasonably last 3+ years though.

Seems that's the differences between the "pro prime" and the "prime".

This naming convention... it needs to end.

The Zuk Z2 is still better than the redmi phones in most aspects though.

It's the same price as a Redmi 4 Prime now too.

Why does everyone hate Google?

Going to replace my Xperia Z2 this May/june.

>Country
Norway
>Budget
1000 Euro
>Wanted features
Android 7.0+, APTX, Good battery time, High end SoC for fast H.265 decoding.
>Size
Between 5.4" to 6.4"


So far I've been looking at:
Galaxy S8
Galaxy S8+
Xperia XZ Premium
LG G6

>Get new phone
>Antutu it
>Get 81k
>Flash Custom ROM that is 'debloated' and 'optimized'
>Get 69k

What the fuck did I do wrong?

>No phone that price would reasonably last 3+ years though.
How's that even possible? Beside, my S4 is still working after 3+ years, after a battery change.

Smartphone with physical t9 keyboard. Do those things still exist?

Because an S4 wasn't 300 dollars back then.

BlackBerry?

That's qwerty tho

I got it for that amount tho (with a carrier)

What do you guys think about the HTC Desire 626?

>with a carrier
Doesn't count. It's not your phone until the contract ends.

The contract ended after two years. The phone is still working after almost four (it's giving signs of age though, hence why I want to change it)

you fell for the custom rom meme

What's the best / most reliable portable charger?

I've never used one, but I'm good on a trip and I figure it'll come in handy

How are the exynos-based phones? I get mixed messages about those and the s7 (edge)

Is the HTC 10 any good lads? Not been following phones and shit for a while, my M8 is nearing the end of its life and I've enjoyed using this phone.
I remember hearing the M9 had overheating issues or something?

>5 day battery life
>charges from 0 to 100% in less than 2 hours
>best cpu scores available
why dont you own a huawei mate 9?

Just ordered an iPhone 7 Plus 128GB w/ 10GB of data for $85 dollarydoos a month. How'd I do? Haven't used an iPhone since the iPhone 4 by the way

day battery life
what?

cuz i stay on huawei p9 plus for now with that amoled screen

>tfw $450 is too expensive for you poorfags

Im torn between Galaxy A5(2017) or oneplus 3/3t

in my country samsung has good customer service(literally just one mile away there is a samsung store), while oneplus is none existent(im actually buying to a chink store)

what should pick lads? below 400 usd

Anyone has Redmi Note 4 with MediaTek CPU?
Is GPS really that bad as some people say it is?

Explore your options.

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I ordered the Redmi 4 Prime yesterday, apparently now I can get the Zuk Z2 on Banggood for the same price. Should I cancel my order? I care about LineageOS support, although MIUI seems good.

Shit I care about:
Zuk Z2:
>64GB
>USB-C

Redmi 4 Prime:
>only 32GB, but with microSD
>MIUI > ZUI

Both have spotty/unofficial LineageOS support.

Zuk Z2 has official Mokee support, better SoC, better camera, type C.

Redmi has better battery life.

Both are open source now so it's up to you, but personally I'd go with the Zuk. It's got a pretty big community (for chinkphone) on their own dedicated forum.

>It's got a pretty big community

you wont find any good info about it on this site, too much shitposting and shills.

Relatively.

Tennmak Pro.

Thanks, I think the Z2 is a better overall phone. The lack of microSD isn't that important since it has more internal storage anyway.
Any idea how troublesome the ROM situation is for it? I know with Xiaomi you have to apply for an unlock code and wait about a week to have it. And LineageOS support for it seems abandoned since January.

I have around $400 to spend on a phone.
Axon 7, OnePlus 3T or is there something better?

I own Zuk Z2 Pro.

Unlocking was super easy, but use a browser with built in translate like chrome, or an extension, since the page will be in Chinese.

You just make an account, send them an unlock request, 2 minutes later you'll get an unlock.img via email. Flash via fastboot and you're unlocked.

I'm on rooted stock rom at the moment, I like ZUI so far.

Not a bad list just to see what's available if you're interested.

Thanks

...

Getting my Xiaomeme note 3 pro tomorrow
give me some staple android apps
I was thinkin mx for videos, foobar for music, chrome for internet and cc for cleaning shit

zuk z2 or moto g5?

NewPipe (from F-Droid)
Okay?
Telegram
Equate (probably F-Droid too)

Zuk Z2 probably.

Why?