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Hi Guys, I've read a bit about how Xiaomi are apparently going to be launching in the UK, but I've seen this info for some time and not really found anything concrete about what their plans are... I know it will be in partnership with Three and on the Poco launch I saw that this is planned to...

Hi All, I've picked up a bit of a bargain phone called a Cubot Manito. It cost me £72 from Gearbest which seems to be the cheapest price for a 3GB phone around, however please feel free to do some research to find your favoured vendor. Please see below for a little review of the phone. Basic...

Hi All, Might be useful for some. I bought my Redmi 3S from Mod Edit: Selling site link removed. It comes with the Google suite preinstalled, so no messing around with ROMs or trying to sideload Google Play Store. It was very reasonably priced at around £115 and was delivered within 3 weeks...

Hi, Stupid question alert, am reading for the flaming I no doubt deserve. What causes the variance in antutu scores for the same device? Is it based on the condition of the phone? As in, a phone that has very few apps installed would score higher than the same model with lots of apps? Or...

Thanks for the comment. I've had one occasion where an area of the screen seemed to be unresponsive but this was resolved with a restart. I've not had any 4g problems but am in built up areas most of the time. The camera performance is the biggest issue and if not resolved would be the one...

Hi All, First review so please be kind. I have also posted this at Mod Edit: Link removed. HomTom HT10 - The eyes have it? HomTom is a brand who are trying to make a name for themselves by releasing devices at a low price point with interesting features. In reality, HomTom is a...

I have the phone, the camera is not that great. Decent sensor but too much smoothing. Hopefully can be fixed with a software update.

Just because I'd been looking forward to getting a new phone since Feb and it doesn't look like I'm ever going to see a V2 in the wild I took an easy option and paid about £75 for the Elephone P6000. Not that I'm in any way suggesting it is an alternative to the V2, or even that it is anywhere...

To be fair the SD 801 is still one of the best SoC's out there, pound for pound, despite showing its age. With some well-optimised hardware this could still do a perfectly good job for a couple of years, if the package was delivered at the right price. ---------- Post added at 09:44 AM...

I think at this point it's clear the game is up. I got my refund in early April, and the money is still sat there in my account waiting for a phone to turn my head like the V2 did. Nothing else has interested me yet. Sadly, the audience doesn't lie and nobody can be bothered to even post...

There is suggestion on the interweb that the Axon is another sub brand of ZTE, which means that it is likely to eventually exist, though the lack of firm specs at this time suggest we're a good few months away from seeing it at least. Don't know why ZTE would release a further sub brand when...

Lenovo Vibe Shot - has 5 inch screen, 3gb ram, Android 5, quality camera. Available on grey import, apparently Amazon US offers this now too. Good price, I don't know much about Lenovo's Android skin, question marks about the Snapdragon 615 SoC, apparently suffers from similar heat issues as...

If the rumours are to be believed, the Asus Zenfone 2 has a new version that has 128gb internal storage, to complement the 4gb RAM. Many XDA users have confirmed that the device will support a 128gb Micro SD even though official stats only quote 64gb (this is pretty common though) I also...

Honestly I'd go for the Z1 Compact over Z3C, that must be even cheaper and since I 'upgraded' I've not noticed any real benefit other than the slightly bigger screen, and the build quality of the Z1C is much better :) Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/06/15/saygus-delays-the-v-squared-yet-again-launches-mega-suspicious-indiegogo-campaign/ Probably a fair summary. I'm still borderline interested but the processor still worries me, it will be positively midrange by the time anyone has the phone in their...

Yep it bakes my noodle that the cameras on Sony phones seem to perform much worse that Sony sensors on 'lesser' devices... I've had 3 Sonys in a row and this is the last one - just need something to move to! Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

Not being from the US I don't see any reason why Saygus would delay the release of a 'Global Phone' for the sake of something that would only benefit those in the States. I would hazard a guess that the ratio of US to non-US pre-orderers would be at least 50/50 so I don't think this theory holds...

Yeah, this is the final nail for Saygus methinks, given the furore that this forum has been kicking up for 3 months, to go 24 hours without a single comment is like the beginning of the end - look like Fonzie has jumped the shark and viewers are switching off now. I feel a bit sad, I've...

For so many reasons, this! I'm pretty much addicted to this forum and will have a V2 shaped hole in my life once this gets resolved one way or another... Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

The G4 has just been released sim free in the UK, but you're looking at £500 ($750+) which is a ridiculous price for a phone which is made by a manufacturer which many could argue is not 'top tier', and is only a little more than an evolution or incremental upgrade of the G3. Given that this is...

As other forum contributors have pointed out already, even for seasoned smartphone makers there is always the risk of the initial batches having defects that are rectified in future batches - almost always those early adopters who support the device immediately will end up with 'worse' devices...

FWIW I don't think Saygus has any nefarious or cynical motive, I just think they are a bunch of amateurs who went into something naively with the best of intentions, now find themselves up to their neck in s**t and are trying to bury their head in the sand hoping, just hoping that their Shenzen...

The problem is most mainstream manufacturers seem to be heading towards sealed unit phones, and the majority have given up on SD support on flagships. Sony is a noticeable exception but their in life care leaves a lot to be desired - the official Sony phone forums are full of threads on issues...

Options The ZTE Nubia Z9 Mini looks like a very good option for those of you that are running current devices that are a couple of years old, but I don't think it offers enough of an upgrade from my Z3 Compact for me to consider. But, given the expected price and general specs I think this...

The V2 is hardly a looker, but as long as the S6 Active is rugged enough not require a case I can live with its looks. Not sure I'd agree with 'mediocre' though. In what way? Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

Well spotted Cheers for the heads up fellas, this certainly looks like the next best thing :good:

Alternatives? Ok, so it looks like the V2 either is not going to get released, or will be so late that its spec sheet really hinders it - agree entirely with a previous post that the phone's features remain awesome, but the specs are already bottom-end of flagship and will soon be top-end...

I think we all suspect that Samuel Rhodes is actually the hive mind of about 12 underpaid customer service drones in Manilla. If there really is a single person in Utah called Samuel Rhodes, who we all talk to every time we do live chat, 24/7, then that guy is a legend. Albeit a particularly...

History repeating itself? Hi all, me again here with the raincloud that follows me around. If anyone has a little time, please read this article - https://medium.com/@stevekreyos/the-rise-and-fall-of-kreyos-new-ac4e2d847964 Although there are a lot of differences, smartwatch/smartphone...

Seriously? The 200gb micro SD card has not even been launched yet, and will be sold for £220 on Amazon. SanDisk are a business, doing very well for themselves. Should the V2 see the light of day then the owners of this device are very likely to want to buy 2 * 200gb cards to experiment with...

Absolutely 100% dead cert no chance on that one, though I'm pretty sure your tongue is firmly in your cheek with that suggestion. However I think the other suggestion, as in "Surprise! You're the beta testers!" is probably a little too close to the truth for some people's tastes ;) Sent from...

If Saygus are already tweeting saying they are making next to no money at this price when the phone is being made in China, do we really think moving production to the US at any point makes an ounce of business sense? And please don't give me any bull about the price now being 'introductory'...

Polite request, please can you concentrate on leaving comments with some substance or use to other forum members. These endless, long '+1' and smiley sessions are no more than spam, if you agree with what another contributor says, please simply thank them. On another note, the recent improved...

I am one of the 'vocal cancellers' and have been watching the recent updates with quite a bit of regret. I've not looked into this new offer yet, but if I can now give saygus back the same amount of money that I did on day 1, and get the same package (discount, screen protector, headphones...

Yeah thought it was something like that, we'd assume that a high definition photo would exceed that so the ones on twitter are likely to be compressed. Andreas, any chance you could ask the saygus guys to email you the original photos so you can upload them to your website and we can examine...

Does twitter compress photos? Hope so! Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

To be honest one of the things that attracted me to the V2 was alleged robust nature of the device. I'd agree that a screen protector is pretty vital but I can't wait to have a phone that I don't need to cheapen by covering the design with a £10 bit of plastic. eg what's the point of spending...

The photos on twitter are definitely very impressive, especially if taken from a 'selfie' camera. I'm not overly fussed about the front camera, but that is encouraging nonetheless. Does anyone know if it is possible to validate the make/model of the device used to take photos that have been...

I must admit I don't keep up with news regarding failed video game systems. Have Nintendo taken payment for Zelda Wii U already? Because if they haven't then this is a pretty meaningless analogy. Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

Too good to let go how? The specs get more obsolete and the price gets steeper every day, this is how technology works. Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

Living in the UK, sunlight performance is not as high on the priority list for me as it may be for others :D Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

My friend, there is nothing wrong with doubt. It is only sensible to look at the situation objectively. I *want* this phone as much as anyone else on this forum, but I can only that there is nothing at all to suggest that this phone will get released any time soon, unless it is rushed and not...

Look at it this way, if the phone is ready now, that is, if all components have been assembled into a functional unit, there would only be 5 and a bit weeks 22nd May, which can surely not be enough time to put this unit through full 'real world' testing as a whole device (as opposed to a bunch...

With the best will in the world, the MP of a phone's camera means nothing. My Z3 Compact has a 20MP camera and the image quality is pretty poor. Gsmarena did a comprehensive shootout and the Note 4 clearly won and is the best camera on a phone at this point, better than the Galaxy S6. (also the...

Ah, good evening and happy easter to you pnsdhrn, and thanks for calling me a pollutant, that's pretty nice! I'm just highlighting facts, plain and simple, and joining in with a bit of humour that others have instigated. I salute your optimism :) I just can't risk 549 fine American Dollars...

Jabba, if you could also give us all a fake update on the 'Built-in Power Saving Chip – 50% Improved Battery Life' that would be pretty sweet, that was a big feature for me ;) Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

Andreas, you are a legend :D See, this is all it takes to put people's minds at rest, a little at least. I'm still very dubious and I'll continue with the refund request because it all still doesn't add up for me, but this may just be my suspicious mind. If they can manage an official update...

Hi, Has anyone taken the plunge with this retailer? https://www.eglobalcentral.co.uk/asus-zenfone-2-ze551ml-4g-dual-sim-64gb-sim-free-unlocked-silver.html Seems a decent price for the 64gb ROM version. Also, do we have any news on whether the 128gb micro sd card will work? I know the...

Yeah, but Devil's Advocate would suggest that we have no proof that they *are* working on the phone... The demo unit at cebit showed pretty much the same functionality as the unit at mwc, afaik no-one has seen demos of 2 sd cards working, dual boot, wireless charging, finger scanner, camera...

Clearly I am about to offend a lot of people, but it is what it is. Here we go... What would you call someone who in February pre-orders for what is a considerable amount of money, a device that is expected at the end of March, which is made by an unproven manufacturer who has a track record...