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

djdelarosa25 · Jul 15, 2017

Is the Moto Z Play still worth buying?

android1288 · Jul 16, 2017

i need suggestion to purchase smartphone around 12-13k.

i am hardcore user.operating speed should be fast.

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sinfulgray · Jul 16, 2017

I'm upgrading from a Verizon Galaxy S5. Was thinking about a LG Nexus 5x. Do t want to spend more than $250. How is the nexus?

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pawnstar · Jul 17, 2017

Is there any max 6" device with an Intel chipset, anybody know?

350Rocket · Jul 17, 2017

sinfulgray said:
I'm upgrading from a Verizon Galaxy S5. Was thinking about a LG Nexus 5x. Do t want to spend more than $250. How is the nexus?

I wouldn't want to risk spending money on the Nexus 5x or any of the other bootloop prone lg phones with the 808 processor unless you're okay with replacing the motherboard.

merwebo_facebook · Jul 18, 2017

Good morning everybody, i had a fast question, i cant decide what smartphone buy, i find the droid turbo 2 in 130$ and the Moto X Play in 110$ in ebay, what is better choise in this days, i hope find some users with that phones and tell me what is better and why to just go to buy.
Thanks.

syzy27 · Jul 19, 2017

Hey I'm looking for a snappy good android tablet that can be flashed with a good rom like Lineage OS, CM 13, AOSP, or RR just a good nice rom and has really nice support on XDA. Also my budget is around $100 I don't mind buying off eBay. And I need it for some gaming and YouTube.

Dunknos · Jul 20, 2017

Coming from a Blu Studio Energy 2

Could you recommend me a really practical device? I've always valued basic phone utility above everything (battery life, no lag, comfortable). I have a Blu Studio Energy 2 and it has been an amazing smartphone since it allows me to surf and chat all day without problems. I previously had an IPro Q10 which I loved because it had a physical keyboard, making it great to chat on. I had to ditch that one because its keys stopped working. Is there any other android phone with a QWERTY physical keyboard that isn't outdated and keeps a good form factor? I've been looking at Blackberry Keyone, but the price it's outside of my budget, which tops at 200$. The Oukitel K10000pro and K6000plus caught my attention. Do you have any other recommendation, or any comment regarding those phones?

djdelarosa25 · Jul 20, 2017

Hi there

I'm looking for a smartphone priced around PHP 20,000 ($400). My priorities are: good build quality, good battery life, stock Android, decent specs, and good software update support (if not, then a good 3rd-party modding community).

What phone do you guys recommend?

GuestK00235 · Jul 23, 2017

Hello!

I am looking for a phone with a decent modding community and Dev support.

PRICE - 250$(ABOUT 17,000 INR)
SoC - Better than Snap dragon 430
RAM - more than or 2 GB
ROM - 16+

Recommend me a phone that will be available in India. THANKS

aff3p · Jul 28, 2017

Waterproof and rootable

I recently killed a "waterproof" S5 Active (with water), which I bought after killing a "waterproof" G'Zone (with water). I would buy another G'Zone, but I'm using a GSM network.

I bought the CAT S60, which turned out to be a huge disappointment. It's not rootable, which is annoying, but they also can't read SD cards because the factory bends the pins up. Seriously, just look at the manufacturer's video on how to install the SD card. Their demo phone even has bent pins. So I'm returning the S60.

My criteria are

Rootable: I want to remove everything Google from the phone.
Waterproof: REALLY REALLY WATERPROOF. I go outside sometimes. Charging without opening a flap, like the G'Zone, is the best.

Things I would like are

Small overall size: I don't care about screen size
Affordable: I don't have a specific budget limitation, but don't use the phone for enough processor intensive stuff for a high end phone to really be worth it.

JackDCalloway · Jul 30, 2017

Hey there, it's me again.
My Xperia Z2 failed, so I need a new device.

External SD card is a must, camera doesn't have to match Sony standards.
At least 16GB internal memory.
Android 7+ would be nice.

I liked the custom ROM friendliness back in the Samsung S3 days, missed it with the Z2.

I really could use some help.

StephenT · Jul 31, 2017

New dual sim phone ?

Hi, my lumia 950 won't stop giving me issues, after working fine for over a year and a half, keeps locking up / rebooting, so it's back to android.

Looking for a higher end GSM Android dual sim phone (T-Mobile / US mobile bands + international, for traveling in Europe), preferably with replaceable battery and sd card slot. Battery is more important, as I would like to hang on to it for a while. And a warranty, just in case, Amazon has a bunch of dual sim phones but many don't have warranties. Also would like it rootable, if possible.

Mainly use phones for .. phone calls

, texts, email, light browsing, kindle reader (if I don't have my nexus 7 with me) and for syncing with my Microsoft band 2. occasionally photos, and maps when i travel.

Was looking at the OnePlus 5 but worried about non removable battery. I did like my OnePlus One at the time (my dad now has it.) and would want to hang on to it for 2-3 years at least, hopefully.
Also looking at Sony - XPERIA XZ Premium, but that is even pricier, and again non removable battery.
Haven't seen much else yet, but just started looking.

Currently back to using my Fire phone, and Sony Z1s (the 920 I was using instead, seems to be shutting down for some reason) which is a pain, got used to just having one phone.
previous smart phones:
Android: T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream), T-Mobile G2 (HTC Desire Z) ,Sony Xperia Z1s, OnePlus One, Amazon Fire Phone
Windows: Nokia Lumia 920 (dev version); Lumia 950XL, Lumia 950

emprjoe · Jul 31, 2017

Anything cheap with Verizon Support, Rootable, and Android 6 compatible

I am looking for an android phone that I can root, run an older version of android (6 would be ideal), and run on the verizon network. I'm just using it for testing purposes and as a burner phone, so cheap is a priority.

Literally do not care at all about brand/features etc. as long as it is rootable and can run a version of android prior to 7, and cheap.

algates · Aug 1, 2017

Planning to buy a new device after a long time. I need ur valuable suggestions.
My options are as follows....
1. Samsung S8 plus
2. HTC U11
3. LG G6
4. LG V30
5. Samsung note 8
6. Huawei p10 plus
7. Huawei mate 9 pro
8. Asus zenphone ar

Thank u.

DroidRoot9898 · Aug 1, 2017

Bump

emprjoe said:
I am looking for an android phone that I can root, run an older version of android (6 would be ideal), and run on the verizon network. I'm just using it for testing purposes and as a burner phone, so cheap is a priority.

Literally do not care at all about brand/features etc. as long as it is rootable and can run a version of android prior to 7, and cheap.

Bumping this thread because I'm looking for the same exact thing!

jasonmerc · Aug 1, 2017

emprjoe said:
I am looking for an android phone that I can root, run an older version of android (6 would be ideal), and run on the verizon network. I'm just using it for testing purposes and as a burner phone, so cheap is a priority.

Literally do not care at all about brand/features etc. as long as it is rootable and can run a version of android prior to 7, and cheap.

DroidRoot9898 said:
Bumping this thread because I'm looking for the same exact thing!

This is a bit hard since you pretty much need Verizon phones (like stuff they sell at their stores) if you want Verizon compatibility, this isn't like a GSM network where you can go get a $50 MediaTek with MM. Here's one I remember from a couple months ago, the 2016 Galaxy J3. When I messed with it in the store I'm 95% sure it had either 6.0 or 5.1.1, which would probably mean it's rootable through KingRoot or something. I can't say for sure, I've only used it as a demo phone in a Verizon store

Its going for just over $80 full price on Amazon new. You say you need it as a burner, so if its a temporary device you won't be using for a long time you can probably get a pre owned one somewhere else for even less.

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Verizon-Prepaid-Black/dp/B01F5FYXNO

EDIT: Just checked Gsmarena, they say this will either have 5.1.1 or 6.0 as firmware. Can't imagine why it wouldn't be rootable, but then again we are talking about Verizon here...

Jammy_Dodger · Aug 3, 2017

Looking for a budget / mid range phone that can work on UK and USA 4G. Not bothered which carriers just need to be able to use LTE in both countries. Preferably a UK/EU phone as will be easier to purchase but if not possible a USA phone is OK will have to wait till I'm next over.

Any suggestions?

Ophidian_DarkCore · Aug 4, 2017

Looking for a phone with recent qualcomm chipset, newest kernel possible like 3.14 or newer, and ubertc rom builds. something like https://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2/dev...kernel-dorimanx-kernel-los14-1-t3641994/page5 but newer chipset. that 3.15 kernel would be great on an sd 8xx

htc u11 is optimal, but way too expensive it has a 4.4 kernel

jasonmerc · Aug 5, 2017

Jammy_Dodger said:
Looking for a budget / mid range phone that can work on UK and USA 4G. Not bothered which carriers just need to be able to use LTE in both countries. Preferably a UK/EU phone as will be easier to purchase but if not possible a USA phone is OK will have to wait till I'm next over.

Any suggestions?

How much is the moto g4 where you are? Over here its about $175 USD, and works with pretty much every USA 4g LTE band.

I can't find the UK bands anywhere, but the unlocked moto g4 xt1625 works with LTE bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 25, 26, and 41 according to GSMArena. If you get it unlocked straight from Motorola you'll also have the ability to unlock the bootloader and gain access to a wide variety of ROMs: as far as I know the G4 dev community is very active

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