/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Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of a long time ago (outdated - blame /csg/)
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:
Here is the Pixel 2 in “Kinda Blue,” White, and Black – Starting at $649
droid-life.com/2017/09/19/google-pixel-2-kinda-blue-price/

And Here is the Pixel 2 XL in Black and White, Starting at $849
droid-life.com/2017/09/19/google-pixel-2-xl-exclusive/

HTC and Google announce a $1.1 billion agreement for the future of Pixel
gsmarena.com/htc_and_google_announce_a_11_billion_agreement_for_the_future_of_pixel_phones-news-27383.php

Nokia 8 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage headed to the US
gsmarena.com/nokia_8_with_6gb_ram_and_128gb_storage_headed_to_us-news-27389.php

Moto X4 Android One smartphone becomes official for Fi, priced at $399
gsmarena.com/moto_x4_android_one_smartphone_becomes_official_for_fi_priced_at_399-news-27378.php

Sony Xperia XZ1 hits Amazon with Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box
androidauthority.com/sony-xperia-xz1-hits-amazon-android-8-0-oreo-box-801694/

Xiaomi Mi 5X review
gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_5x-review-1658.php

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I just got this phonestand.

Was worried it could block out the mic but Bixby works just fine.

Unless there's a mic at the top too, there is a small hole there after all.

Is moto g5 a good budget device? Can I get something better for ~$200?

In the market for a 2017 flagship. Narrowed it down to the U11 and the Galaxy S8. Pros and cons?

iPhone user for the past three phones.
Any reason to stay or switch to Android?

USA, Verizon
Lots of storage space would be nice
High res screen
Uncucked app store too

S8 has better screen and more software support
U11 has better front facing camera and being HTC will get price drops sooner than the S8

would get the S8

Yo, can I still get old cyanogenmod for phones that will never get lineage.
I'm sending my Xperia xa1 away to get screen repaired due to the Notorious issues it has so want to use the newest phone that hasn't been smashed beyond all repair (related)

decent to get the note5 now?

Only if your'e willing to chink. otherwise no.

front camera means selfie camera, right?

which is the best smartphone camera currently?

S8 have touchjizz U11 don't.

That is enough of a reason to get U11.

S8 has headphone jack U11 don't.

That is enough of a reason to get S8.

Will the Mate 10 Pro be coming to Canada? The leaks make it look like the perfect phone.
>Phablet
>Giant battery
>OLED
>Custom SoC
>3.5mm jack
>Bezelless

Are there any other phones that fit that? (Custom SoC being a whatever)

What is this phone?

>touchwiz is an argument again Samsung
>b-b-but everyone knows what rooting is

I fucking hate these threads and the retarded pajeets that post in them

Note 8

Should I pick up a G5 for $250, or are there noticeably better phones available for under $400 new.
Currently have a one plus X, and its alright except camera is sub par.

I got an Asus zenfone selfie from goybest and tried updating it. It bricked halfway through, no recovery options or anything.
Turns out they said they sent the WW model but it was the chinese model, which doesn't actually work on any frequency here.
How fucked am I?

Why don't android flagships get updates like iPhones do?

U11 has an unlockable bootloader and root.

S8/s8+ snapdragon variant bootloaders are locked and rooting caps your battery to 80%. No future community roms. Entirely reliant on Samsung for updates. 80% battery. That's 2400mah if you run it to zero.

I would wait for the pixel 2. If not then the V30 would be my next choice.

>chinkshit
After what happened to p10 I'm not touching any slit eye trash

>I would wait for the pixel 2. If not then the V30 would be my next choice.
V30 is going to cost almost twice the S8 at street price.

all android flagships are guaranteed 2 years of updates, even more if the device has a unlocked bootloader.

Because Apple is the only company left on the planet that actually cares about their customers privacy and security.

>actually cares about their customers privacy and security
that's just a marketing ploy. apple wants all it's users to take forced updates so they can curb against jailbreaks and slow down older phones intentionally so they convince normies to upgrade.

Ex dee exclamation point

Moto G5S+.

REEEEEEEE

>Bixby works just fine.

Well I'm happy for you user, that sounds great.

Is there a way to hide the homescreen/back/app dock completely?
Toggling it.

Android.

I wanna get a Xiaomi bluetooth speaker.
I was actually considering purchasing it locally since i can't wait for chinkshit to arrive this time around, my question is:
Do they even make fakes of those or I can just buy it?

what happened to p10?

And the pixel xl 2 will retail for $950 pretax.

Freedom ain't free but I'll be damned if I get cucked into the hell of rootless andorid.

Please help, am retarded.

USA
AT&T
~5 in. screen
bone stock android
last a long time
prefer

Is this the note or the galaxy? Can remember if it was the note or both but they pointed out there was like 3 mics on it somehow.

Why the 5 thats the one that has no sd card slot. Id rather get a 4.

Lol no, only Android One is supposed to deliver on that promise and even that's a stretch.

Shit i tought i posted on csg

> France
> 4" - 5"
> wanted features : good battery life like my current moto G, stock android if possible

Can anyone recommend me a budget phone with a good camera? I want as low a price as possible but still with a fairy high MP, I'm thinking around £50 / $70

Thanks

My G2 bricked, whats a good chinese phone to replace it with?

youtube.com/watch?v=wMKBIpcBSmw
>Meizu M6 Note is faster than Xiaomeme A1
>keeps all apps in memory
>better camera
>better at gaming

Can we already change the meme?

Probably a Moto G5 or G5S.

Note8 has several mic locations

Source: I also own the Note8

>Display: 5″ touchscreen
>CPU: i.MX6/i.MX8
>GPU: Vivante
>Separate mobile baseband
>RAM: 3GB LPDDR3
>Storage: 32GB eMMC
>MicroSD slot
>Front and back camera
>WiFi 802.11
>Bluetooth 4
>USB Type-C
>Sensors: GPS, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, >Compass, Ambient Light and Proximity
>$600
>comes out in 2019
What did Librem mean by this?

I need way cheaper than that really, it's going to be pretty much a disposable phone, but I need to be able to take nice pictures with it

Do I buy the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 right now?

Go suck a dick if you're that poor. Maybe you can afford moto g5+

Does anyone have any tips for destroying a battery?

My Nexus 6P is slowing down like a piece of shit. I have roughly a year left on my EU warranty, so near the end I'd like to ruin it, send it back to Google and get a Pixel/Pixel 2 in return

I already have a moto G5, this one's for someone else to use

finally got iOS 6.1.3 to work on my 4s
no regrets

have a nice day everyone

Literally just say it's experiencing the random shutdowns issue. No need to damage it, that would make your warranty LESS likely to cover you.

Nokia Pureview 808, Lumia 1020 or 950

Do I have to get Google Fi to have the Moto X4 android one version?

Why do android phone manufacturers ruins their devices?
With stock ROM my LG G4 gets ~36K score on antutu and lags like hell.
With LOS I get 75K score and everything is buttery smooth. Camera is worse tho.

can customs rape me if I buy a phone through gearbest? The honor 9 is 100 pounds cheaper on their opposed to the only network that sells it un the UK. 280 quid isnt bad desu

Xperia X Compact

Because they rely on cheating the consumers by forcing them to buy yearly. Meanwhile, Apple supports their phones for 6 years straight.

How is your stock ROM so bad, the G4 isn't THAT old...

It's the chink version they're selling, it won't get 4G in the UK

My galaxy s5 is on its way out, I've had it since '14, anyone got an upgrade recommendation? Preferably chinkshit that isn't so shit

I dont know. I'm using the leaked 7.0 Nougat ROM that's in beta. With 6.0 MM I get 48K at most. With 5.1 Lolipop I'd get 56K. Every new update makes the device worse.

it says it's international in the product FAQs gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_649021.html


I'm just not sure about getting it if the customs jews slap a hundred quid of tax on it

What is the best cheap chinkphone I can get with near-flagship specs, custom ROM support and 5,5"-6" screen?

It has the international firmware flashed on it, but it's still the chink version. Check the bands, no B7 or B20

LeEco Le Max 2, Le Pro 3 or Mi5s Plus

Cheers user, I'll check those out.

watch out desu, in about a year the G4 might get hit by a bootloop

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_G4#Technical_problems

>headphone jack

I saw one of those in a museum once. What are they for?

My $450 custom fit earmold IEMs.

fucking REEEEEEEEE


I just want a newer phone after my shitty S5 died and the honor phones seem so good

thinking about buying this, am I going to get fugged?

gadgets.ndtv.com/huawei-nova-lite-4016

deep discharge

I'll deep discharge inside you m8.

Is the pixel xl worth buying. I'm getting it for around $616. Should I wait for the pixel 2 but i think that will be more expensive also this is the xl so the pixel 2 xl may go way over budget. Pls help. Also this deal is only for an hour more so any urgent help will be appreciated

Just buy the iPhone 7 Plus.

Dude that's way out of my budget

send moar (You)s to unlock this feature.

Found any good steals on Flipkart pajeet bros?

If you about to pay 616 for a XL, you rather as well save an extra 200 and go for the pixel 2 XL. Unless you care about still having an headphone jack, rather as well get the 2 XL now.

xiaomi mi a1 or xiaomi mi5+ they're about the same price, i like both of em
thoughts?

mi5s+*

USA
AT&T

Just needs to be snappy and run smoothly when viewing documents, videos, etc, and play music along with doing phone stuff.

I want bone stock android and 3-4 years of life from the Phone, as well as consistent updates for at least two years.

iOS is fine, but it’s getting bland and iOS 11 was underwhelming for my 6s.

I’m thinking about getting the OnePlus 5 or Xiaomi Mi Mix 2.

Suggestions?

wait for the new Pixels (or Nokia 8 if it ever comes to the US)

Don't buy right now. There will be better deals on the og Pixel XL once the Pixel 2 XL is released.

I'm a moron and I've never done this before, but if I buy an unlocked phone can I just put my current SIM card in and everything will work fine? If not, what the hell do I need to do to get everything up and going? I'm on Verizon.

Do I really need that?

I should add that money isn’t a problem here. I’m comfortable with paying on contract. I just need the phone to do those afore mentioned things. I’d like to play with android again.

will LGv30 BTFO the Axon 7?

Why do phones have to be so big nowadays? The only small ones I find appealing are the iPhone SE and the Xperia Compact.

Has anyone gotten an Honor 9? Im looking to get it as it's pretty close to flagship tier and its 100 euro cheaper than an OP5

Current phone is an HTC One on its last legs, what are the similar current phones?

sold my iphone for 500
what should i do with the money?
starting to have doubts over the iphone X

Oneplus 3t if you really want oneplus. The 5 is shit tier.

I don't know. Especially when I'm out, I really need to unlock and call one-handed. But I can't. My Moto X Play was a mistake (but the battery life is still fantastic and I mostly use it for audio now, radio and podcasts so I can tolerate it until it breaks. I just hope Sony is still in the biz and making Compacts by the time I need a new phone.).

Go for Xiaomeme mi6, perfect fit.

>SE2 is announced in March 2018
>First mass-market phone with 120hz refresh rate
>The big phone meme finally ends
>Steve was right all along

How? Everything that I've read/seen shows that it's awesome.

If I change the ROM on a chink phone (ie Xiaomi Note 3). Can China still spy on me?

I feel the same. I was looking to get the G5+ but then heard the G5s+ was coming out but of course it has to have a 5.5in screen

No but pajeet can