Is the X727 still the best sub-250$ deal around?

[rojocapo]

My 720's charge port died last week due to misuse at the beach

So now I need a new phone and I am wondering if it makes sense to just buy a 727 on Amazon or Swappa (can't get a 720 in the US) or should I go for something else?

My daughter is using a 727 with AICP 13.1 (Oreo 8.1) and it's awesome. Should I just get the 727 for ~USD 200 or should I get something else, maybe a OnePlus 3T?

 

[sk8223]

Can't you just replace the USB-C port module? http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/leeco-le-pro-3-teardown/

Here's a replacement charging port. However, Quick Charging might not work with this port as someone in the reviews mentioned.

If I were you, I'd probably get the OP3T. Or get a waterproof phone. If you use your phone a lot outdoors, you'll definitely want something that's at least IP68 certified, like an S7.

Or just get an x727 and get a "burner" phone for outdoor use, like a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1.

 

[rojocapo]

Can't you just replace the USB-C port module? http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/leeco-le-pro-3-teardown/

Here's a replacement charging port. However, Quick Charging might not work with this port as someone in the reviews mentioned.

If I were you, I'd probably get the OP3T. Or get a waterproof phone. If you use your phone a lot outdoors, you'll definitely want something that's at least IP68 certified, like an S7.

Or just get an x727 and get a "burner" phone for outdoor use, like a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1.

Thanks for the tip, I bought this before I had seen your response https://www.ebay.com/itm/182756926069.

More burner than a Le Pro3? Come on, it's already on the bottom of the food chain

 

[mchlbenner]

I would get a 727/great phone I got new one $170 off ebay.
Phones are water resistant not water proof.

Sent from my LEX727 using xda premium

 

[sk8223]

Thanks for the tip, I bought this before I had seen your response https://www.ebay.com/itm/182756926069.

More burner than a Le Pro3? Come on, it's already on the bottom of the food chain

There are good phones out there that are cheaper than it. The Redmi 5A is around $80 to $100 USD off Aliexpress, and the Redmi 4X 3/32GB is $130. Of course, these are strictly for use as burner phones at places you maybe wouldn't want to risk using your daily driver.

 

[rivethead23]

If you want cheap baby for the buck it's hard to beat the x727. They go for around $150 on Swappa. You could get the LG G5 for about that. Which gives you expandable storage and removable battery. For TMobile the V20 is going for about $200 and that phone (which I am typing this on) has expandable storage is pretty durable. Removable back and battery you can get batteries up to 10,000 ma. Also the audio capabilities of the V20 is amazing and the camera is light years ahead of the X727. However the T-Mobile V20 is pretty much locked down and unless you find out that haven't been updated since mid last year you won't have root or custom ROMs. The unlocked over sells for $100 more for that reason. I still have my x727 and love the fact that there are so many options for Roms and the front spacing speakers are great for games.

 

[rojocapo]

There are good phones out there that are cheaper than it. The Redmi 5A is around $80 to $100 USD off Aliexpress, and the Redmi 4X 3/32GB is $130. Of course, these are strictly for use as burner phones at places you maybe wouldn't want to risk using your daily driver.

You were right about the lack of QC3 support on those USB-C replacement boards. I asked the seller on eBay and he cancelled the sale and issued a full refund. Back to square one.

 

[PalmTreePanic]

i buyed mine for 170

 

[Nephelococcygia]

If you want cheap baby for the buck it's hard to beat the x727. They go for around $150 on Swappa. You could get the LG G5 for about that. Which gives you expandable storage and removable battery. For TMobile the V20 is going for about $200 and that phone (which I am typing this on) has expandable storage is pretty durable. Removable back and battery you can get batteries up to 10,000 ma. Also the audio capabilities of the V20 is amazing and the camera is light years ahead of the X727. However the T-Mobile V20 is pretty much locked down and unless you find out that haven't been updated since mid last year you won't have root or custom ROMs. The unlocked over sells for $100 more for that reason. I still have my x727 and love the fact that there are so many options for Roms and the front spacing speakers are great for games.

About camera, LG V20 uses Sony IMX298, which is the same as our X727.

 

[mchlbenner]

This has been a fun phone since my nexus6 and I like this better.
The bad next to no support from letv.
I have had no issues on this phone.
I can't not believe how many people have bricked this for flashing ota with twrp every ones should know not to do it they don't think they just flash and get mad at everyone but at them for not reading before flashing.


Sent from my LEX727 using xda premium

 

[rivethead23]

About camera, LG V20 uses Sony IMX298, which is the same as our X727.

Yeah but I can tell you the V20 takes much better pictures than the X727. I have both and have compared the two.

 

[sk8223]

Yeah but I can tell you the V20 takes much better pictures than the X727. I have both and have compared the two.

Software is everything. It's why the Nexus 6P takes such good pictures even compared to newer phones with better SoCs and camera modules, like the OP3T or even the 5T.

That said, unofficial Gcam ports really boost the image quality of this device and many others.

 

[Btsinfo3]

Yeah but I can tell you the V20 takes much better pictures than the X727. I have both and have compared the two.

Yes, but that all depends on the camera application you use, for example, if you use google gcam the quality of the LEX727's camera will improve in a very special way

 

[Nephelococcygia]

Software is everything. It's why the Nexus 6P takes such good pictures even compared to newer phones with better SoCs and camera modules, like the OP3T or even the 5T.

That said, unofficial Gcam ports really boost the image quality of this device and many others.

No, good hardware + good software = good photo. Nexus 6P uses amazing IMX378 which is much better than IMX298 (OP3T) and IMX398 (OP5T), even the latter two are newer.