[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy

Ringil93 · Nov 5, 2019

force70 said:
id go ROG for a few reasons:

more memory up to 1tb
WAY better speakers
bigger battery

if none of those matter to you then go OP, but go for the 7T pro since its the latest version

Thank you very much for ur reply

Honestly, speakers and battery matters to me, but what makes me think, and what matter more, are the updates and the performances over time. I know that oneplus is good for this kind of things, but dunno almost nothing about Asus phones.
7t pro worth more than 7 pro?

Dude905 · Nov 5, 2019

Ringil93 said:
Thank you very much for ur reply
Honestly, speakers and battery matters to me, but what makes me think, and what matter more, are the updates and the performances over time. I know that oneplus is good for this kind of things, but dunno almost nothing about Asus phones.
7t pro worth more than 7 pro?

Asus is terrible for parts. I had 2 laptops will never again buy Asus because I couldn't find a replacement MB and a few other parts.

Ringil93 · Nov 5, 2019

Dude905 said:
Asus is terrible for parts. I had 2 laptops will never again buy Asus because I couldn't find a replacement MB and a few other parts.

Dunno about single components, but I got around 5 Asus (with my family), one of those was rog, and never got problems about nothing. Moreover I got one laptop free becouse it broke after one month and there was the offer to get paid back and free repair if the laptop broke in the first year.
For rog when I called for a problem (solved from myself) the call center didn t eventi knew about that model (2000€ of rog laptop), so I dunno about the updates and assistance (and performances over time too)

Cowbell_Guy · Nov 6, 2019

Hoping for some advice. Need a phone for my dad.

Essentially, I am looking for the best possible phone that is compatible on Verizon that supports a headphone jack. He is on a pixel XL and loves it, although I want to upgrade him. For reasons too frustrating to explain, he is adamant about needing a headphone jack

Dude905 · Nov 8, 2019

Ringil93 said:
Dunno about single components, but I got around 5 Asus (with my family), one of those was rog, and never got problems about nothing. Moreover I got one laptop free because it broke after one month and there was the offer to get paid back and free repair if the laptop broke in the first year.
For rog when I called for a problem (solved from myself) the call center didn t even knew about that model (2000€ of rog laptop), so I dunno about the updates and assistance (and performances over time too)

I'm talking about owning it for a few years like 4 or 5 and then see if you are able to find parts. Again, I'm talking about getting parts anywhere whether its eBay or other places. But hey if you're happy with them, then all the power to you. I myself I will never own another, though I do like their MB for desktop computers

350Rocket · Nov 8, 2019

Cowbell_Guy said:
Hoping for some advice. Need a phone for my dad.

Essentially, I am looking for the best possible phone that is compatible on Verizon that supports a headphone jack. He is on a pixel XL and loves it, although I want to upgrade him. For reasons too frustrating to explain, he is adamant about needing a headphone jack

I don't blame him for being adamant about needing a headphone jack. I use mine every single day.

What is it that he needs in an upgrade from the pixel? I have a pixel XL which I switched back to the OnePlus 5 mainly just because I needed dual Sims for work so I don't have to carry two phones. Other than that I didn't need to upgrade.

dornz · Nov 9, 2019

LG V50 thin Q,

kos25k · Nov 9, 2019

Guys what you think of Mi9 Lite?Anyone uses it?As much i read,it seems the most affordable/completed midrange phone for me..

Nishblueweapon · Nov 9, 2019

I need to buy a good phone in the coming couple of months
Need your suggestion.

My requirements :

Good camera

Decent ram speed to play latest multiplayer games (pubg, mobile legends, COD, etc)

Within 30, 0000 inr price range

Screen size not more than 5.4 inch

Good screen resolution (amoled will be good)

Clean OS and latest updates

Currently I was interested in pixel 3a xl and realme x2 pro
What are the other options I have?
And which 1 should I go for?

Andrine · Nov 9, 2019

Hello.
I would like to ask you for help with choosing a mobile. I would like to switch from Nokia Lumie 630 with "buried" Windows Phone 8.1.

Requirements: Android, preferably maximum $ 200-260, best price / performance ratio, fast processor, large battery (preferably 4000 mAh), at least 4 GB RAM / 64GB storage, quality design and nice display. The camera does not have to be a top on mobile (almost I do not use), I don't need NFC. Mainly to be a powerful, fast OS and handle it in the future. I am not concerned with the fingerprint reader and not with the unlocking of the face at all.

I have read the internet discussions here and still is everywhere recommended Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (4GB / 64GB) as a TOP in the best price / performance ratio up to $ 260, -. Is it true? And how did this phone deserve such a good reputation? I like it, but I'd really like to pick the best (even a little over the price line if necessary, and if it's really worth it to pay extra), because the Nokia I mentioned was about 10 years old, he would certainly continue to serve, but his OS really is not sufficient for its slowness (it still crashes). I do not buy the phone often and so in today's "TOP" categories really do not know. I also looked at the Xiaomi RN8, 8 Pro 8 (T) and read that it was not worth the price, like the XRN7.

Or is better Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite? So I decide between Xiaomi Redmi note 7 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. Alternatively, if you would suggest a different type of mobile phone that is worth extra.

(Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite) I don't want NFC. And how is it, please, with the AMOLED display? Should I be worried about pixel burnout or color degradation?

Thank you for any advice and assistance with the selection I value.

JaniceJop5843 · Nov 10, 2019

Hi!

I'm not a compete tech noob but new to phone privacy and security and would like some recommendation.

I bought a Galaxy s10+ a few weeks ago and after that I started to read up more about phone privacy and security.
After a lot of research I found out this is not the most privacy friendly phone in terms of installing a custom ROM.
I have 3 days left to return the s10 and decide which other phone to choose.
So if I want something 'similar' it would be something like the Oneplus 7 pro but for what I understand that this one is still not really well supported by lineage? Will the Oneplus 6 be a good option? Wait for official support for the s10?
Or other recommendations on a phone that will last for a while?

Thanks!

danish0175 · Nov 11, 2019

Andrine said:
Hello.
I would like to ask you for help with choosing a mobile. I would like to switch from Nokia Lumie 630 with "buried" Windows Phone 8.1.

Requirements: Android, preferably maximum $ 200-260, best price / performance ratio, fast processor, large battery (preferably 4000 mAh), at least 4 GB RAM / 64GB storage, quality design and nice display. The camera does not have to be a top on mobile (almost I do not use), I don't need NFC. Mainly to be a powerful, fast OS and handle it in the future. I am not concerned with the fingerprint reader and not with the unlocking of the face at all.

I have read the internet discussions here and still is everywhere recommended Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (4GB / 64GB) as a TOP in the best price / performance ratio up to $ 260, -. Is it true? And how did this phone deserve such a good reputation? I like it, but I'd really like to pick the best (even a little over the price line if necessary, and if it's really worth it to pay extra), because the Nokia I mentioned was about 10 years old, he would certainly continue to serve, but his OS really is not sufficient for its slowness (it still crashes). I do not buy the phone often and so in today's "TOP" categories really do not know. I also looked at the Xiaomi RN8, 8 Pro 8 (T) and read that it was not worth the price, like the XRN7.

Or is better Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite? So I decide between Xiaomi Redmi note 7 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite. Alternatively, if you would suggest a different type of mobile phone that is worth extra.

(Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite) I don't want NFC. And how is it, please, with the AMOLED display? Should I be worried about pixel burnout or color degradation?

Thank you for any advice and assistance with the selection I value.

Note 7 pro is the best option or add a little more and buy Samsung m30s which has a decent processor and 6000mah battery

jacopastorius · Nov 19, 2019

hi all. Can you suggest me the best open device? I mean, i am searching for a good hardware device which enables to install good custom roms

gandalfcorvotempesta · Nov 22, 2019

I'm looking for a cheap 7/8'' tablet with a good mod community, as i have to customize the rom

Are Mediacom like the following supported?
https://www.mediacomeurope.it/Prodot....aspx?XRI=2630
https://www.mediacomeurope.it/Prodot....aspx?XRI=2699

pndwal · Nov 23, 2019

gandalfcorvotempesta said:
I'm looking for a cheap 7/8'' tablet with a good mod community, as i have to customize the rom

Are Mediacom like the following supported?
https://www.mediacomeurope.it/Prodot....aspx?XRI=2630
https://www.mediacomeurope.it/Prodot....aspx?XRI=2699

I just got Xiaomi MI Tab 4 and am very happy with it.

It only comes with Chinese ROM but GApps can easily be installed unrooted with googleinstaller 3.0, or unlock bootloader, root and flash OpenGapps.

Plenty of custom ROMs for this too - I just flashed Android Quince Pudding (10.0) in LineageOS 17.0 beta for MI tab 4 (/plus), as it's already nearly bug free. (SELinux still permissive, but passes SafetyNet check for Official Netflix etc with Magisk module SafetyPatch v3 (in Magisk repo) loaded.)

Specs:
8.0" 1200x1920 pixel
13/5 MP
3/4GB RAM
Snapdragon 660 (octacore)
6000mAh

AliExpress have 5 models (2 colours): basic 3/32 GB WiFi model for $167 US, 4/64 LTE is $207, 4/128 LTE is $318. PW

Rider: the information above is accurate to the best of my knowledge... except the bit about Quince Pudding. Thats really quite horrible, but I'm sure some like it. Couldn't Google have taken a chance on the naming tradition? (And we could have had some Rhubarb tart, Sticky dates and Treacle syrup after!) Bit sad my latest phone OS is now so nondescript even if it works a treat...

gandalfcorvotempesta · Nov 23, 2019

200 USD is more than twice my maximum budget

pndwal · Nov 24, 2019

gandalfcorvotempesta said:
200 USD is more than twice my maximum budget

Sorry, - you didn't mention budget ?. However these are probably the cheapest tabs w/ half decent specs you'll get for ½ the price of other branded units, w/ large mod/Dev base to boot. I'd seriously consider saving your pennies till you can afford basic 3GB RAM WiFi model which will still perform very well. Alternatively, as they've been marketed for 15 months now, it's not hard to find 2nd hand units for ⅔ new price or less, as I did.

Honestly, for under $100 you are unlikely to get a half decent tablet with good custom support. There are a number of Lenovo devices, put most have sub-par performance, and development is limited, often root solutions only - no new ROMs. Devs prefer to work on better value-for-money devices (read mid to high end) with longer useful life, and wider popularity.

If price is paramount, you'll have a much better chance with a phone as there are many more ½ decent devices in your price range. PW

MGubala · Dec 11, 2019

Physical keyboard

Do anyone knows any alternative in 2019/2020 for Blackberry to get Android smartphone with physical keyboard? I really enjoy this feature and I miss days when there was so plenty of them...

shampow · Dec 12, 2019

MGubala said:
Do anyone knows any alternative in 2019/2020 for Blackberry to get Android smartphone with physical keyboard? I really enjoy this feature and I miss days when there was so plenty of them...

You could buy either one of the lastest blackberry that came out with physical keyboard or just move on. I don't think there is any but "revived" bb's from couple years ago.

ELIASoft · Dec 12, 2019

Please Help

Hello everyone, I write this thread because I want to buy a*new phone, but I want one that meets the following requirements.

Price less than $ 500.

Micro*SD*card*slot (mandatory).
3.5mm*headphone*jack (mandatory).
Native FM radio (mandatory).

Battery: 3.5 mAh (at least).
Android version: 8.0*or higher.
RAM: 4GB (at least).
Storage: 32GB (at least).
Processor: Snapdragon, octa-core.
Screen type: LCD IPS or Super AMOLED

Do you know any devices with these features?

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