General What phone should I buy next? -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here!

KidCarter93 · Aug 21, 2012

Hi everyone,

This thread is a continuation of this thread.

This is here so you can discuss what your next phone/tablet should be, if you're not sure what to pick.

Also, if you need advice as to which device is better than another, then feel free to ask those questions in here aswell.

This is an attempt to clear out all the similar threads being created around these forums.

*NOTE* I will be requesting thread maintenance as and when it is needed, to remove any SPAM comments

Qaxoz · Jul 10, 2019

350Rocket said:
Can you get a OnePlus 3 or 3t for that price? Or original pixel XL (like I bought for well under $300 - 128gb version in good shape with a good battery). Any of those are good for rooting and custom roms and fairly repairable if something breaks.

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I should be able to get refurbished ones in that price range but strangely they are not in stock.. What do you suggest about POCO F1? Is it better than other mobiles in the same range, especially for rooting?

350Rocket · Jul 11, 2019

I have no personal experience with the Poco but what I heard about it made it sound similar to a OnePlus phone but maybe not as good in build quality (plastic body). Very high speed hardware for low price. I'd look into experiences from people who have had them for a while before investing in one.

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Bogdan010 · Jul 11, 2019

350Rocket said:
I have no personal experience with the Poco but what I heard about it made it sound similar to a OnePlus phone but maybe not as good in build quality (plastic body). Very high speed hardware for low price. I'd look into experiences from people who have had them for a while before investing in one.

what's so bad about plastic body? I'm using a note 3 (which is a plastic built phone) and it's still pretty decent even for 2019 (i don't see any problems here) but Pocophone is full of ads tbh so better flash a custom rom on it and u get sdm845 for a low price. That's my point of view

350Rocket · Jul 11, 2019

Bogdan010 said:
what's so bad about plastic body? I'm using a note 3 (which is a plastic built phone) and it's still pretty decent even for 2019 (i don't see any problems here) but Pocophone is full of ads tbh so better flash a custom rom on it and u get sdm845 for a low price. That's my point of view

Yeah, so it can be a good phone but out of the box it isn't. I forgot about the stock software being bad.

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sunfire1 · Jul 11, 2019

Hello guys!

I'm looking for a good phone to replace my Galaxy S5.

What I need :
- SIM Unlocked;
- Europe/International version;
- At least 3000mAh battery;
- MicroSD slot;
- At least 3GB RAM;
- At least 16GB internal storage
- Not bigger than a Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (it must fit in a jean pocket...)

Nice to have:
- As for my S5, it would be great to have up-to-date ROM (LienageOS ?) in case the phone is not updated anymore...
- 3,5mm audio jack

Budget:
Ideally below 200 euros (but max 300 euros if it's worth it).

I saw phones like Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, 6 or 7 (https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8959&idPhone3=9513&idPhone2=9237) but I don't know if there is something else/better. And if not, I don't know which Xiaomi to choose or if I should wait the next release...

Thanks for your help

lu99ke · Jul 11, 2019

Qaxoz said:
I should be able to get refurbished ones in that price range but strangely they are not in stock.. What do you suggest about POCO F1? Is it better than other mobiles in the same range, especially for rooting?

Look up Linus Tech Tips on You tube... He rooted and installed Lineage OS... Then added Gcam... And basically had a pixel ... Camera was close to pixel ... Poco F1 good option

Curtis95 · Jul 11, 2019

Too much in between

So true. It's too in between a phone and a tablet lol. Wouldnt fit in your hand but would feel weird holding like a tablet, I am in your boat on this one bro!

How did this post get so many pages of posts lol?

dlads · Jul 12, 2019

Qaxoz said:
Thanks a lot for posting, but my budget isn't that much, it's around $300. Please suggest keeping that in mind
Also, I guess I won't get a 5G phone around that price? (in India, that's where I'm)

Pocofone F1

You will not find a better device for that much..pretty great development I've heard too.

Once you get a case on it it'll look spot on.

Ziad Reda · Jul 12, 2019

Hey guys !
I want to buy a phone around 100$ , it is not necessary to be new ,it could be an old flagship or used one
But I'm searching for custom rom development that the phone is still active in development abd continue for long time
Also a good camera quality.
I think smasung phones are the best choice ? As old xiaomi phones had a bad camera
Thanks !

350Rocket · Jul 13, 2019

Ziad Reda said:
Hey guys !
I want to buy a phone around 100$ , it is not necessary to be new ,it could be an old flagship or used one
But I'm searching for custom rom development that the phone is still active in development abd continue for long time
Also a good camera quality.
I think smasung phones are the best choice ? As old xiaomi phones had a bad camera
Thanks !

Which Samsung phones can you get for that price? It seems to vary in regions. For $100 here in Canada I could get the HTC one m8 I have for a backup/it remote for our TV's etc. It runs lineage os Oreo. Works good for how old it is. Still custom roms but I'm not an expert because I don't keep up on them. I just use it as is.

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Ziad Reda · Jul 13, 2019

350Rocket said:
Which Samsung phones can you get for that price? It seems to vary in regions. For $100 here in Canada I could get the HTC one m8 I have for a backup/it remote for our TV's etc. It runs lineage os Oreo. Works good for how old it is. Still custom roms but I'm not an expert because I don't keep up on them. I just use it as is.

Yeah
It really differs from region to another , but I'm searching for a phone for old man...wich must have good battery-not laggy- and a good camera
For a low price , yeah I agree with you custom roms are not fully functional and stable as the stock rom and might have small bugs&issues but at least it can solve the problem of old android version

dlads · Jul 13, 2019

Ziad Reda said:
Hey guys !
I want to buy a phone around 100$ , it is not necessary to be new ,it could be an old flagship or used one
But I'm searching for custom rom development that the phone is still active in development abd continue for long time
Also a good camera quality.
I think smasung phones are the best choice ? As old xiaomi phones had a bad camera
Thanks !

Moto g7, hands down

Ziad Reda · Jul 13, 2019

dladz said:
Moto g7, hands down

This phone price in my country is almost 360 $

dlads · Jul 15, 2019

Ziad Reda said:
This phone price in my country is almost 360 $

Lol dude. You tell me where u are and how much things are then perhaps I can educate a guess?

Raresh T · Jul 15, 2019

Ziad Reda said:
Hey guys !
I want to buy a phone around 100$ , it is not necessary to be new ,it could be an old flagship or used one
But I'm searching for custom rom development that the phone is still active in development abd continue for long time
Also a good camera quality.
I think smasung phones are the best choice ? As old xiaomi phones had a bad camera
Thanks !

since is for an old man and you dont want to break the bank, try buying an Samsung S6. it has some android pie roms in development.

andersjohansson81 · Jul 15, 2019

I am looking for a phone to turn into a ghost phone.

As far as I understand , imei spoofing/ change is only possible on mediatek devices ,unless using xposed which seems stuck on Oreo as for now.

What are the top mediatek devices that are in active development and preferably doesn't brake my budget to much?

dlads · Jul 15, 2019

Ziad Reda said:
This phone price in my country is almost 360 $

£129 here.

dlads · Jul 16, 2019

Kind of annoying about XDA today, someone goes out their way to help someone an there are thanks buttons everywhere..... The recipient is not only ungrateful, but they don't even click it lol..

I was brought up differently, manners cost nothing.

I use my thanks every time I'm on here..

Rant over.

Medvarina · Jul 21, 2019

the best phone i had was nokia 8800, but now im using iphone 7plus for 3 years and pleased with it

suraj1 · Jul 23, 2019

Hi,
Need some suggestions.
I bought Asus 6z 128gb variant from flipkart, was not able to switch it on as power key was not working. Placed an refund order.

Now should I order Asus 6z 64gb as 128gb is not available, or should I go for other option.

Current device: one plus 3

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