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

clittlej · Nov 27, 2016

Nvidia Shield K1 vs Hwuawei MediaPad M3

Which one of the tablets should I buy? Originally I wanted a Z3 tablet compact but for $400 less is a little too pricey.
I was going to get a ZenPad S8.0 but there isn't any official support for it here.
I know both are root-able but the shield k1 does have custom roms available for it.
The M3 lacks custom roms due to just being release in the U.S
I don't mind spending the extra money for the extra ram, screen size, better ppi but is all of that worth it?

nathanotis · Nov 28, 2016

Tablet as phone.

I've been going back and forth on my next device. I've been looking at some of the 7+" phablet offerings from overseas. I don't think I'm going to go that direction, though. I've recently started investigating using a 7 - 9 inch 4g tablet as a phone. I think I like this option better.

I'm looking for device suggestions. Something fairly powerful for regular phone tasks and games, including some portable game system emulation. I'm not totally opposed to an international device, but it's GOT TO have 4g in the USA. I'm looking for plan options, too. I currently have unlimited data through Sprint and my largest data consuming app is Google music. It should go without saying that solid XDA support of this device would be preferred...

Finally, I'm looking for caveats. Things I haven't thought about that might throw a kink in my plan.

Thanks all for any input on this one. I'm hoping to find the perfect solution within the month to make a purchase by Christmas (unless it's worth waiting a bit for a tablet on the horizon).

Immortel.CZ · Nov 28, 2016

Hey guys.
Looking for China phone for price 85$ tops and it would be best if it could be bought from GB.
Should be for gf, because her HTC Desire 3xx died few days ago. She had my old THL W100 which was really good hope her but she managed to break the glass.
She's not a advanced user so there is just few thing she need to work:

- SD card plugability
- Saving apps on SD
- Working GPS
- 3G minimum
- 1024MB ram

There is a lot of phones with this range but really lot and there is just really few reviews. Mostly none. So it's hard to choose right.
I know brands like THL, Cubot and Zopo are mostly alright and within range, but still; don't want to choose a bad one.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks guys.

qaz.xc · Nov 29, 2016

Will i regret buying a Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime? http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_4_prime-8263.php
Gray ofc :d

JHW3 · Nov 29, 2016

Given the choice between an almost-new Moto G4 Plus or a very gently used OnePlus 2 (for about $50 more), which would you choose?
The most important features for me are camera image quality, battery life, and reliability / support (software updates).

SteCole77 · Nov 29, 2016

Hi All,

Looking at buying an Xperia XA for the Mrs, not quite sure yet though...

Anything similar price wise, that might be a better option?
Good camera is the main thing she wants.

Thanks!

7risto · Nov 30, 2016

SteCole77 said:
Hi All,

Looking at buying an Xperia XA for the Mrs, not quite sure yet though...

Anything similar price wise, that might be a better option?
Good camera is the main thing she wants.

Thanks!

Have a look at Xiaomi.
The Xiaomi Mi5 or the newer one Mi5s should be in the Xperia price range

Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app

---------- Post added at 02:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:05 AM ----------

sergiomc22 said:
A good replacement for my Moto X2 (2014)

Hi everyone, good afternoon. I want to replace my Moto X2 (2014) smartphone, with a newer one .

Here is the list of items I need with a new phone:

- Android Stock or closer . Or with a interface lag free.
- Android 6.0.1 and with updates to 7 or 8.
- 3.5 mm jack to headphones.
- SD slot
- 32/64 gb internal storage
- Wifi Suport AC (5 Ghz)
- 2 Speakers or a good sound volume.
- A very good camera. Moto X2 is a poor camera. Focus problems.
- Battery >= 3000 mAh.
- 4G / LTE Support.

My options are:
- Moto X Pure Edition (2015)
- Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (or only S7 ??)
- Any other?

Thanks.

PD: Sorry for my english, I'm from Per. I speak Spanish.

Xiaomi

Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using XDA-Developers mobile app

SteCole77 · Nov 30, 2016

7risto said:
Have a look at Xiaomi.
The Xiaomi Mi5 or the newer one Mi5s should be in the Xperia price range

Thanks for the suggestion... i'd never really considered a Xiaomi before... I'm in the UK, so not sure who to trust when buying one

I'm not sure it'd be the best phone for my wife but I was looking at getting a Nexus 5x for me but this looks tempting.. especially at the same price as 5x.

matteo2 · Nov 30, 2016

qaz.xc said:
Will i regret buying a Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime? http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_4_prime-8263.php
Gray ofc :d

Very good choice! [emoji106]
What do you use now?

Inviato dal mio SM-G920F utilizzando Tapatalk

rohitbaata · Dec 1, 2016

This thread will be very useful. As we will come to know more about different devices and also will help the people who need guidance about new devices

qaz.xc · Dec 1, 2016

matteo2 said:
Very good choice! [emoji106]
What do you use now?

Inviato dal mio SM-G920F utilizzando Tapatalk

Kind of ashamed since my not-as-bad-as-this phone broke, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1188486 - ALL HAIL X8!

I desperately need a new one, i'm just worried about getting it with a nice ROM & problems that might arise since the phone seems so cheap.

nathanotis · Dec 1, 2016

rohitbaata said:
This thread will be very useful. As we will come to know more about different devices and also will help the people who need guidance about new devices

Yet, there are many posts that go unaddressed.

smiffy2k14 · Dec 1, 2016

Need help choosing phone

afternoon everyone, i'm on the hunt for a new phone, ive never bought or used a chinese model, always had sony/sony ericssons.

the main thing i'm looking for is a, 21mp camera, cpu of 1.8 or higher and 3+gb ram.

I liked the look of the elephone vowney lite, bought it from elephone's website but 5 days later i received a refund because the phone is no longer in production.

I liked the look of the HOMTOM ht10 but read bad reivews on here, http://xdaforums.com/general/device...omtom-ht10-5-mtk6797-deca-core-t3399770/page2

the LeTV LeEco Le 2 interested me but lack of headphone jack and i didn't really like the 2 colour it comes in

my price range max is 220euro as I could be hit with import duties if the phone is sent from outside the EU.

What phone would you guys recommend?

the main thing i'm looking for is,

21mp camera, cpu of 1.8 or higher and 3+gb ram.
5.5 inch
EU warehouse would be a plus
price 220euro ex. shipping max if outside EU, 250euro if in EU with free postage

Deedend · Dec 1, 2016

Hello, I am looking for a phone that have these features:

- BIG and good screen (5.5 or more)
- Good LTE support frequency (all Australian and Italian ones)
- Possibly but not necessarily dual sim
- Good camera
- Very good moddability and support
- Fair price

I had seen the OnePlus 3 but after the story of the 3T I have changed my mind... Any suggestion? Thank you in advance

Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro Special Edition "kate"

superspletti · Dec 1, 2016

What is the story of the oneplus 3t about? Ich did not hear it?

Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app

zsoltpopa · Dec 1, 2016

Hi guys. I just changed from iOS to Android, after research I chose Xiaomi mi5, but I had a lot of problems with it, so I decided to sell (very weak GPS, weak wifi, very weak Bluetooth). Now I'm wondering what to buy. I read that OnePlus 3 is good, but also has issues like latency. Then there is honor 8. To tell the truth, I was trying moto g4 plus, and found it quite smooth and nice too, most importantly stable. Which one would you suggest for me, is there any other possibility bellow 400usd? Was I just unlucky with mi5? the most important is stability.

Sent from my MI 5 using Tapatalk

SteCole77 · Dec 1, 2016

Hi all,
I've been looking for a Xiaomi Mi5 and I can't understand why the black colour is more expensive lol.. annoying as I want that colour!
Also most of the sellers on AliExpress seem to want sell you a warranty without any choice.
Obviously you want the safety but does it not come as standard from Xiaomi?

Deedend · Dec 1, 2016

superspletti said:
What is the story of the oneplus 3t about? Ich did not hear it?

Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app

They had released the op3t shortly after the op3 and a lot of customers and most importantly developers are angry for that. I think that there is an article about this story on the main site of xda too

Sent from my Redmi Note 3 Pro Special Edition "kate"

Zawusel · Dec 4, 2016

Smartphone with good camera from 2013/14

I'm looking for a used smartphone around 80 to 100 Euros, with approx. 5 inch display and a good camera.

I think a model from 2013 or 2014 should be fine. I looked at phones like Galaxy S5 or LG G3, but due to their big popularity they have a bad value for money (like used Thinkpads). So some less known model would be perfect.

ironeagle76 · Dec 5, 2016

Hello all, I am a current owner of a failing LG G2. I will be buying a unlocked phone and have narrowed it down to the Nexus 5X or the LG G5. I know spec wise the LG G5 seems superior but is it $100 more better? I do like the idea of the Nexus being pure android no bloat. As you can see having the LG G2 I dont upgrade often, usually when my phone fails. This will be on the Tmobile network, the LG G5 is a international phone I think its fine though.

Thanks for any input.

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