/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Recommended Chinkphones $80-$300 as of a long time ago (outdated - blame /csg/)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:
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL hands-on
gsmarena.com/google_pixel_2_and_pixel_2_xl-review-1665.php

Xiaomi Mi A1 goes on sale in Europe
gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a1_goes_on_sale_in_europe-news-27595.php

Opinion: Pixel 2 and 2 XL’s numerous design discrepancies feel like a weird step back to the Nexus days
9to5google.com/2017/10/06/opinion-pixel-2-and-2-xls-numerous-design-discrepancies-feel-like-a-weird-step-back-to-the-nexus-days/

The Pixel 2 will automatically switch to Do Not Disturb mode when you're driving
androidpolice.com/2017/10/06/pixel-2-will-automatically-switch-not-disturb-mode-youre-driving/

Moto G5S Plus review
androidpolice.com/2017/10/06/moto-g5s-plus-review-steadily-advancing-flagship-territory-not-clear/

Google Pixel 2 XL vs LG V30 first look
youtube.com/watch?v=V2lqurWHcqw

MKBHD: Pixel 2 First Impressions
youtu.be/2iObySa91b0

Google Pixel 2 & Pixel 2 XL...First Hands On Impressions!
youtube.com/watch?v=f3CsCOBNlSQ

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what's the best phone for 200-300 euros (im not interested in chinkphones)
i just use clover on my current samsung s3 neo and sometimes view some jewtube videos when im in bed

kys phoneposter

forehead poster*

google really dropped the ball on the pixel design. even bootloopan screen expandan chink customer supportan LG looks better

no reason to be so mad user

i dunno i like it

repostin:

>Is $480 a good deal for an lg g6? I wanna pull the trigger. V30 is too rich for my blood.

no regrets

lmao

>non xl

ewwww

>locked down samshit

Nextbit robin?

>tfw that colour scheme with orange button is the only reason why I bought the XL
Shit's retarded but I dunno I really like it.
Fucking capitalism.

nasty plastic shit

What does locked down samshit mean anymore?


Seriously, back when you had to root your device just to get basic function like ad blocking or USB tethering, sure rooting made sense.

As it stands today? Just use package disabler pro and disable any bloat you don't want running. Then customize it with whatever launcher and other shit you want. You can customize fonts, icons, etc. If you're too lazy to do that fine, that's something else. But samsung in today's world has THE best hardware hands down, and with a bit of patience is 99% as functional as any vanilla android device.

i'm really tired of black gold and white phones
since specs are pretty much even these days, i choose my phone based on looks

pic related, i want this

i didnt want a screen bigger than 5", i need to be able to use 100% one handed

Is this post a joke?

Root is so much more than just the ability to disable apps and installing Nova launcher.

>no IP68
>ceramic phone but no wireless charging
>Unknown company with likely minimally long term support
>shit camera


I'll take a hard pass on that when I can get an S8 without any of that missing features bullshit for basically the same price.

Okay, give me 5 reasons why I should root my phone today as an average person.

Without root I already have ad blocking, and all the apps disabled that would be considered bloat by me.

>dad finds out about the note 7
>probably got an ad inside his mailbox
>he tells me it looks great
>"sure"
>I don't know how it goes but at the end he offers me to trade it for my 7+ 256gb
>take it as a joke and move on

He went to the mall to get it

I don't even like android

Note7 was recalled user.

Note8 is current note device.

Note 8^
My bad

It's got the best display of any smartphone currently, great for porn or anime.

You needing root or not does not change the fact the device is a locked down piece of shit.

How the fuck is it locked down? What is it stopping you from doing besides making yourself more vulnerable to potential malware or other attacks.

If you have an Exynos Galaxy S8/S8+ or Note8 you can Root and install TWRP.

should i buy a xiaomi mi max 2 or a mi a1? The max 2 is a bit more expensive.. lso does rose gold look pink irl? I'm not sure what colour to get

Moto G5S Plus.

Will the Nokia 9 be good? I'm holding on for a smartphone that's stock android and bezel-less

You're well aware of how locked down it is.

The Exynos model was never in the context of the discussion. It's actually open but the community is dead due to the majority of the people owning the snapdragon models.

You still never gave me any reasons why i'd want root in the first place on this device.

What can I get with root that I can't currently? (something i'd actually want to do not just bullshit)

Galaxy S8/Moto X4?

That's what I want to know. Between a rootless andorid device and ios I would pick ios any day of the week.

Why the fuck aren't there any moto x4 reviews

I wouldn't pick iOS if I were being paid hourly to use it.

Rootless android is still 100x more customizable than iOS ever has been.

Would would anyone want to customize anything? (something i'd actually want to do not just bullshit)

...Why WOULDN'T you want to customize shit...?


Being able to set custom Icons, custom fonts, custom screen interactions, etc.


I've been using smartphones since they were first really getting popular.

Original iPhone
DroidX
iPhone 4s
LG G2
Note5
Note8


I've used iOS in the past and i'll not be going back again. I made that mistake once. iPhone 4s was fine hardware wise, but software went to shit after a year and I couldn't wait to switch back to android.

I don't know whether to get the Xiaomi Mi A1 or the Moto G5s Plus..

Sounds like unnecessary superficial bullshit to me

Sounds like autism desu. I don't have time for that shit anymore.

Like I said several posts ago
>If you're too lazy to do that fine, that's something else

You do you, but understand others like to customize their shit, and iOS simply doesn't give me the ability to do so in the way I like to do it.

It doesn't do anything android can't do particularly, and in fact makes it more difficult to do things like SSH or similar more technical functions.

iOS fags get the fuck out, we're full and you're unwanted.

Wow you're one basic bitch

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>appear to be female
nice

Ricing phones beyond wallpaper and ringers is teenage-tier autism.

I'm gonna have my phone for 2 years, rice it once and tweak occasionally and it's perfect.

Did the different colors have different ship dates? My XL said its going to be here October 25-26.

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Is there a list with phones that have active lineage support? Fuck everything else tbqhwymf

Don't worry about the retards bruh. They can stay mad with their locked down bullshit where they can't install anything applel doesn't want them to.

I'll be over here with my 6+ hours of screen on time before my battery even starts to get low on my phone that doesn't hide behind loading animations to trick people into thinking it's lag-free.

>Inb4 lagdroid
Unless it's a $40 3rd world phone, lag hasn't been an issue since what... ICS?

Thanks user.

I'm hoping the g5+ gets official support (nothing against vache, but dude has too many active projects for my liking)

I dont want a phone that is 5.5" so the g5+ is not a choice for me (using g4 play with lineage and no gapps atm, built quality is quite shitty). I just want nokia to stop being completely retarded and open up the bootloader.

Is the oneplus5 A bad phone to get if I don't care about flashing custom roms?

It will brick on you

Riddle me this /spg/. What is the thinkpad of phones?

oneplus5 is already out of stock in china. Oneplus 6 is on the way because they got new tech to copy from oppo.

>leddit users reporting that the V30 STILL has backlight issues

So much for the "they are preproduction phones!" horse shit.
LG is garbage

Nexus 5

That really was the best phone ever made. It's a shame nothing filled it's void.

Anyone got the xz1 compact yet?

jesus that's just as bad as the "pre-production" panels we heard so much about.

*blocks your path*

Web browsing, video player, chat apps like slack and messenger, and some hobby apps like duolingo. So things like RAM and processing power don't really matter to me.

>iShit 6s Plus
>Drops 8% battery life in 5 minutes
>phone randomly stops charging even though it indicates it should be charging

I can't believe people have the gall to call these fucking phones """""premium"""""

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Its two generations old user
The Grim Reaper (new IOS update) is coming for it

Can someone explain how the Pixel is still faster and more fluid than the S8 despite being a year older?

We never did see a new Razr phone that they teased a while back

Im sure itll be shit, Lenovo is good at ruining old brands

Going to be buying an S8 not associating with iPhone users ever again after this.

Yes I mad.

I've got a z3c and sorta feel like upgrading. How big of a change is it to go to a bigger phone? These new phones seem huge.

I have a 6p and going to xz1 compact

Big phones are fucking stupid and you look like a manchild who needs it for games

most people on Sup Forums are dirt poor

I don't really game or watch videos on my phone, so big screen seems kinda pointless, though I get the thing about typing on a bigger phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 or Moto 5GS+? Need a good camera and a decent battery on a budget. Performance isn't an issue and my budget is around $200-300.

This place is teeming with Samsung shills lately... Is it because the S8 is a flop?

m.gsmarena.com/galaxy_s8_and_s8_market_share-amp-27576.php

Congrats, LG is now at 3rd gen Samsung level (eg. S3, Note 2)

>backlight
>OLED
pick one and only one

>not buying the Exynos model
ayyy

Might as well be a backlight since LG's panel can't show true blacks.

now we wait for someone to sue LG for false advertising

Will my Nexus 5 ever die? It bootlooped a few months ago, but I just banged the power button against table like a chimp and it fixed itself.

The G6 was added to the bootloop lawsuit

oof, things arent looking good

Here's the contrast ratio of the V30, not much better than VA LCDs on TVs.

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DAMN YOU LG ALL I WANTED WAS A GOOD FLAGSHIP THAT WASN'T MADE BY SAMSHIT
WHY CAN'T ANYONE ACTUALLY BUILD SOMETHING PROPERLY????

That is still a fuckload better than any LCD panel out there at least

Is Pixel at 600e a good deal today?? I used to have a 5x, love the form factor and the camera. Not seeing a respectable competitor at that price range. Not going to get a
no bezels fragile memephone, no purpose for me. And Pixel 2 gonna be 800e here and it's barely an upgrade + no headphone jack.

???

Touchjizz

Are you blind???

Definitely Galaxy S8

Why do you say that?

he said lcd not oled you blind tard

LCD's don't have these retarded Uniformity issues.

tfw still no iphone SE android equivalent

It's easy to capture that kind of shit in a picture, but how visible is it to the human eye in real world conditions? It's more than 10 times dimmer than the lowest LCD on that list.

maybe TN and VA don't, but the contrast on lcd panels is still complete dogshit compared to even that shitty V30 display

disgusting