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Well i know there's a lots of reviews about this already and since these devices came out very early already. I want to ask if the microphone got better than the s6 since i watched a lot of reviews in youtube and comparisons between those two devices. As i see microphone is pretty bad compared to the S6. OIS On some videos , G4 sports better than the S6 but for the most part the S6 does a better job than the G4. i'm really confused which one to buy actually because this is going to be my phone for at least 2-3 years or so. And battery life matters a lot also to me. They say S6 lasts longer than the G4 even though it has bigger battery. and i know it's removable......
main questions that need to be answered.
- Did LG improved microphone througu updates?
- Can i tweak the microphone quality through apps?
- Is OIS Really better on the S6?
- Is battery better on the G4?
- How much SOT do you get in daily usage ? / In photography?
I'm also asking these because i am mostly going to use it as photography and videography. hope you guys help me out which one to buy.
Thanks
-xDroidZz
Microphone on mine is great, don't know what issues you mean, but on my old S6 i got random scratching and popping noises when recording video.
As for OIS, on the S6 I didn't even realise it had it it's so suttle, on the G4 it's miles better. Low light photography on the G4 thanks to the OIS is amazing. Iso 50 and 1 second shutter time, gives amazing results without even needing to bother with tripods etc.
Battery life is better on the S6, I got an hour more SOT on my S6. I get between 3 and 5 on the G4 depending on what i'm doing, games suck battery like there's no tomorrow. I can burn the whole battery on a game in 1 and a half hours. S6 gave me consistent battery around 5 or more hours SOT regardless of what I was doing. Although you can replace the battery on this so easy, don't worry.
I think G4 vs S6 is a pretty user preferences battle:
S6:
Little smaller battery , premium materials, smaller but no removable battery, no sd.
G4:
Bigger, removable battery,micro sd, good signal strenght and maybe better night shot.
in the recent updates G4 microphone is noticeably better
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I think G4 vs S6 is a pretty user preferences battle
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I'd agree on that one! Depends on what your preferences are For me, I decided to stick to the G4, because I need a lot of data space on my phone (tons of music).
But if you like the superior design of Samsung you could wait for the S7 next year. There are rumours, that it might be having an SD-Card-Slot, so I'd prefer the S7 over the G4. But this is really a matter of taste. The G4 has an awesome camera, I have no problems with heating or the battery life and an SD-Slot. I'm super satisfied with it (owned a Note 4 before and I don't regret buying the G4).
Microphone is okay, too. So it really depends on your preferences:
Lots of space, good camera, latest updates: G4
Superior design and good software and best hardware: S6
Hani88 said:
in the recent updates G4 microphone is noticeably better
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youngchaos said:
I think G4 vs S6 is a pretty user preferences battle:
S6:
Little smaller battery , premium materials, smaller but no removable battery, no sd.
G4:
Bigger, removable battery,micro sd, good signal strenght and maybe better night shot.
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Microphone on mine is great, don't know what issues you mean, but on my old S6 i got random scratching and popping noises when recording video.
As for OIS, on the S6 I didn't even realise it had it it's so suttle, on the G4 it's miles better. Low light photography on the G4 thanks to the OIS is amazing. Iso 50 and 1 second shutter time, gives amazing results without even needing to bother with tripods etc.
Battery life is better on the S6, I got an hour more SOT on my S6. I get between 3 and 5 on the G4 depending on what i'm doing, games suck battery like there's no tomorrow. I can burn the whole battery on a game in 1 and a half hours. S6 gave me consistent battery around 5 or more hours SOT regardless of what I was doing. Although you can replace the battery on this so easy, don't worry.
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I'd agree on that one! Depends on what your preferences are For me, I decided to stick to the G4, because I need a lot of data space on my phone (tons of music).
But if you like the superior design of Samsung you could wait for the S7 next year. There are rumours, that it might be having an SD-Card-Slot, so I'd prefer the S7 over the G4. But this is really a matter of taste. The G4 has an awesome camera, I have no problems with heating or the battery life and an SD-Slot. I'm super satisfied with it (owned a Note 4 before and I don't regret buying the G4).
Microphone is okay, too. So it really depends on your preferences:
Lots of space, good camera, latest updates: G4
Superior design and good software and best hardware: S6
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Thanks everyone for all your replies
i'll think about it first.
but your replies help me a lot.
i own a s4 right now...... pretty hard to decide ahhaah
I've posted this thread also om the s6 section but no replies from them.... not very helpfull s6 community lol. but thanks again guys for your time!!
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I would get Nexus 6P tho, or wait for 820 generation.
xDroidZz said:
Thanks everyone for all your replies
i'll think about it first.
but your replies help me a lot.
i own a s4 right now...... pretty hard to decide ahhaah
I've posted this thread also om the s6 section but no replies from them.... not very helpfull s6 community lol. but thanks again guys for your time!!
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Those lousy S6ers :laugh: You're welcome! Good luck with your decision
So I had someone offer me a z5 premium dual for my 6p. I was wondering can I use T-Mobile LTE on the dual model? Does it have band 12? Also how is the battery life and is the quality in Snapchat good or bad ? I had the lg v10 and the quality was horrible vs my 6p with Snapchat.
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So I had someone offer me a z5 premium dual for my 6p. I was wondering can I use T-Mobile LTE on the dual model? Does it have band 12? Also how is the battery life and is the quality in Snapchat good or bad ? I had the lg v10 and the quality was horrible vs my 6p with Snapchat.
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I have a 6P and just got a Z5P. I have the single sim version though. Yes, it does have band 12. I can't comment too much on the battery yet compared to my 6P. I need to give it a few more days. So far I love the Z5P. I had a Z3 in the past and I missed having a Sony device, so I ended up with the Z5P.
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I have a 6P and just got a Z5P. I have the single sim version though. Yes, it does have band 12. I can't comment too much on the battery yet compared to my 6P. I need to give it a few more days. So far I love the Z5P. I had a Z3 in the past and I missed having a Sony device, so I ended up with the Z5P.
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So you think its better then 6p how is Snapchat with the premium ?
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So I had someone offer me a z5 premium dual for my 6p. I was wondering can I use T-Mobile LTE on the dual model? Does it have band 12? Also how is the battery life and is the quality in Snapchat good or bad ? I had the lg v10 and the quality was horrible vs my 6p with Snapchat.
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Snapchat's camera interface is laggy and worse quality than the camera app on the phone.
One thing to keep in mind is that Nexus 6p will definitely have more things for it going here on XDA, like custom roms, etc.
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I can't comment on snapchat as I don't use it. They are both great phones. I've always liked stock Android, so the Nexus is a must have. But there has always been something about Sony phones I like. I think it's the build, feel, waterproof, and I really like the software. It's as close to stock as it gets.
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I have the premium dual and I have both tmo and att sims. Yes it works with band 12 but same as my z5c it likes to prefer band 4 in my area for some silly reason. But here att has better coverage so most of the time I leave the att sim active for data. Only one sim can be active for data but you can switch that in the settings easily. Both sims fully support all modes including LTE. They are dual standby so keep that in mind. Cant speak for snapchat as I don't use it.
Okay i think i might just hold off on it and maybe try a mate 8. Thanks for your guys input!
Hey guys!
So I currently have a Galaxy S6 from Verizon, and I am deeply disappointed with it. Since my bootloader is locked, I can't flash any ROMs to improve my terrible battery life. (1.5 hrs SOT, power saving location, power saving mode, auto brightness, etc. Phone still needs to be charger 2 times a day). I was thinking of either getting the OP3 or the Nexus 6P? Is anyone in the same boat as me? I'd love to bounce some ideas around and see what other's recommend.
Since this is oneplus 3 section, I think everyone will say you should get op3. I'd get it myself. Looks a lot better device.
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Hey guys!
So I currently have a Galaxy S6 from Verizon, and I am deeply disappointed with it. Since my bootloader is locked, I can't flash any ROMs to improve my terrible battery life. (1.5 hrs SOT, power saving location, power saving mode, auto brightness, etc. Phone still needs to be charger 2 times a day). I was thinking of either getting the OP3 or the Nexus 6P? Is anyone in the same boat as me? I'd love to bounce some ideas around and see what other's recommend.
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I'm selling my Nexus 6P to buy a OnePlus 3. For me it's all about the dual SIM. Here's what I'll miss about the Nexus 6P (Great phone): QHD display. Stereo speakers at each end of the phone. Also the fingerprint sensor is great: works every time (unlike many I have tried). I hope the OP3 fingerprint sensor will be as good.
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I'm selling my Nexus 6P to buy a OnePlus 3. For me it's all about the dual SIM. Here's what I'll miss about the Nexus 6P (Great phone): QHD display. Stereo speakers at each end of the phone. Also the fingerprint sensor is great: works every time (unlike many I have tried). I hope the OP3 fingerprint sensor will be as good.
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Nice, hope you like the OP3! The dual SIM doesn't matter to me, since I only travel internationally once every 2 years or so. Yeah, I feel you on the screen. I'm going to miss the camera and screen of my S6 for sure. From the videos and reviews I've seen/read, it seems like the fingerprint scanner is very good. Seems to function better than that of the S6.
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Since this is oneplus 3 section, I think everyone will say you should get op3. I'd get it myself. Looks a lot better device.
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Yeah, but I hope that there are other people out there that are stuck between the two. Especially since the nexus has a price drop atm.
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Yeah, but I hope that there are other people out there that are stuck between the two. Especially since the nexus has a price drop atm.
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The 6P 64 GB goes for 549 euro`s in the EU till the 19th, ater that 699 again. So there`s quite a price difference ...
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The 6P 64 GB goes for 549 euro`s in the EU till the 19th, ater that 699 again. So there`s quite a price difference ...
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Sorry, I should've clarified. The nexus is on sale in America right now. The 64 GB is going for 480 (however 32 is more than enough for me.)
I'm also considering to sell my 6p to buy the OP3. I have been kind of disappointed in the 6p because of the screen and battery life. My screen goes from a pink bottom to a yellowish top. I'd rather have a good 1080p screen then a bad QHD screen. And like somebody mentioned in the EU I can sell the 6p without paying much extra to get a brand new op3.
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I'm also considering to sell my 6p to buy the OP3. I have been kind of disappointed in the 6p because of the screen and battery life. My screen goes from a pink bottom to a yellowish top. I'd rather have a good 1080p screen then a bad QHD screen. And like somebody mentioned in the EU I can sell the 6p without paying much extra to get a brand new op3.
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You should get 350-400 euro`s on Marktplaats for your 6P depending on the storage size.
I am confused too. I own a 64gb Nexus 6p. Disappointed with sd810. Heats too much while gaming. But the quicker official android updates and dual front firing speakers are awesome. I''' loose better camera too. Though I'll get sd820 and 6gb ram and I will make profit if I sell my 6p and buy op3. Really confused :-/
The problem is mainly the size and price. You get a bit smaller device for less money. Actually i dont like 810 serie, so i would probably stick to OP3 since they open to modding after errors with OP2. Probably 6P is better on CAM+Speakers and MAYBE screen.
I also have a Nexus 6P.
- It's REALLY big.
- I don't like the back fingerprint sensor
I'm considering to switch to the OP3 too..... but Nexus updates are every month and i would like to have android pay work with a rooted phone.....
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I'm also considering to sell my 6p to buy the OP3. I have been kind of disappointed in the 6p because of the screen and battery life. My screen goes from a pink bottom to a yellowish top. I'd rather have a good 1080p screen then a bad QHD screen. And like somebody mentioned in the EU I can sell the 6p without paying much extra to get a brand new op3.
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I've heard good things about the Nexus 6P's battery life generally though. Is it not that good?
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I am confused too. I own a 64gb Nexus 6p. Disappointed with sd810. Heats too much while gaming. But the quicker official android updates and dual front firing speakers are awesome. I''' loose better camera too. Though I'll get sd820 and 6gb ram and I will make profit if I sell my 6p and buy op3. Really confused :-/
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In the same boat bro. Tell me if you make any decision. I can profit by selling 6P and buying Op3 currently.
What I'll miss if I switched is stereo speakers and quick latest updates !
I was happy with my 6p for a bit, then the crappy aluminum(bent near the charging port) and screen brightness got to me. Should not have to root to see the thing outdoors.
+battery life sucked on mine (usually had trouble getting 3 hours SoT, i get 6 from my mate 8 in the same usage and 10 when using it at home)
ra9b said:
Hey guys!
So I currently have a Galaxy S6 from Verizon, and I am deeply disappointed with it. Since my bootloader is locked, I can't flash any ROMs to improve my terrible battery life. (1.5 hrs SOT, power saving location, power saving mode, auto brightness, etc. Phone still needs to be charger 2 times a day). I was thinking of either getting the OP3 or the Nexus 6P? Is anyone in the same boat as me? I'd love to bounce some ideas around and see what other's recommend.
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Are you staying with Verizon?
The Op3 only works with AT&T or T-Mobile in the U.S.
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Does anyone here have a OP3? If so, can you really tell the difference between 1080p and 2k?
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Im seriously considering switching from the 6p to the OP3
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I currently have a nexus 6, but I'm torn on upgrading to possibly a 6p, one plus 3, or just waiting for the next nexus. I'm currently on att, but have been contemplating on switching to project fi.
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I'm also considering to sell my 6p to buy the OP3. I have been kind of disappointed in the 6p because of the screen and battery life. My screen goes from a pink bottom to a yellowish top. I'd rather have a good 1080p screen then a bad QHD screen. And like somebody mentioned in the EU I can sell the 6p without paying much extra to get a brand new op3.
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If you want to sell it because of screen issues, then I will advice you to wait for reviews of the screen on the Oneplus 3 to see if it has no isues.
Beside the battery i would say that the 3 wins nearly ever, aspect.
The problems i have with the nexus is that they are released only a short period before qualcom releases jts new CPU and then i always want to wait to get a devoce with the new cpu.
Hi guys,
I visited phoneareana.com. Recently there was a comparison among note 7, S 7 edge, iPhone 6s plus etc about picture taken by their respective cameras .. A very brief comparison.
After going through that, I don't know I found atleast S7 edge was better in shootouts.
Well I was having a plan to go for note7.and also I have one S7 edge.
But guys has anyone went through all pics? Mainly last sets shows quite a noise in note7..
Please help out.As I'm now bit confused about note7 camera pic quality!!!
Wasn't it confirmed that the Note 7 uses the same camera from the S7/Edge?
Think it's the same camera
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Exactly same camera as per hardware specifications revealed. But I believe there is bit of interface difference in the camera.
Well anyone please go through the pics( as I told before) posted in phoneareana.com.
That's why my question is : why such differences?
I was so much eager to have one note 7 along with my s7 edge. But camera!!!..
Guys need more info about its camera quality!!!
Imo it's too early to tell And just post a link to phone arena...
P.S. after watching this video I would say other wise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX33IddL4fw
I was in schipol Airport yesterday, they had a note 7 on display without the price. Just had the one. The sales guy like myself had an S7 edge we compared the camera in our phones to the new Note and immediately the new phone seemed much better and brighter with no adjustment on auto mode. I thought bar the HDR video the S7 had the same camera. Must say the S pen is hugely improved and you can actually write your name just like a proper biro.
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I'd love to share the link:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...d-with-GS7e-Note-5-and-iPhone-6s-Plus_id83799.
Guys u all can go through. Top of that I'll request all to go through last sets also. As there bit low light sections came up.
What a load of rubbish
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Well the pics given there ( mentioned in the link) ,mainly the ones taken near the "screen"...Note7 pic is creating some kind noise,if we see bit!!
Might be some different modes,or situation differences while the snap was being taken!but noise there !
But making me confused! Ahhh..wanted to buy that phone!!!
Well anyone help out with that☺..
So I have been racking my brain on what phone to buy my Nexus 6 is on its last leg and I just would like something new. So do you guys like your phone? Has it been worth it? I do like the look and I would probably be running an AOSP ROM of some kind but I'm more concerned with the Hardware? Have you guys had any major issues that would make it a deal breaker? So Otherwise I've always used the Nexus line but I just can't afford a Pixel so I'm kinda have been torn on what phone to buy a Nexus 6p, Moto G5, Honor 7, or maybe an HTC 10 or a U11 or a OnePlus 3t if I can find one cheap enough. I would like to keep it under 250$ 300$ max. Thx for all your help...
Also, development is important to me.:good::good:
NUGZZ420 said:
So I have been racking my brain on what phone to buy my Nexus 6 is on its last leg and I just would like something new. So do you guys like your -------------buy a Nexus 6p, Moto G5, Honor 7, or maybe an HTC 10 or a U11 or a OnePlus 3t if I can find one cheap enough. I would like to keep it under 250$ 300$ max. Thx for all your help...
Also, development is important to me.:good::good:
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Interested in development and custom ROMs!! then better stay away from this device. The scene might change once Oreo gets released but no one is sure when it will come.
P.S. There is no stock firmware yet for this device to restore.
If you don't need NFC or quick charge I believe you'll be happy with this phone. There's a few parameters I want in a phone and this has them---
#1---Battery life. I have NEVER had a phone with battery life like this one. I have had the Samsung note 5, Note 3, S4 active, LG g3 and a few others...even from day one there's no comparison. For example, yesterday I was on my phone texting throughout the super bowl (Philly here ) streaming MP3's, browsing the internet, etc. When I got home at midnight my phone was on 79%. Simply amazing.
#2---screen..it's essentially a 1080P screen and images are crisp and detailed. Compared to my Note 5, it's not as good side by side, but it's marginal. Still very acceptable
#3--- Speed and customization. Both are very acceptable and scrolling etc is smooth on most items but occasionally is quirky especially scrolling through group texts. Must be a bug or something.
#4---Photos are a little over saturated in daylight shots but I believe they're better than ALL of my previous Samsung phones. I have not really experimented with darker scenes and can't tell about that. Also, I've been using the standard setting for now and believe photos will get better as I adjust them
#5---form factor. It's a slim phone in every way and seems smaller but I guess being "bezel-less" makes it appear so...
Depending on your budget, you might consider the Huawei Mate 9. You can still buy new units and some vendors are starting to give steep discounts--B&H Photo sold their stock off at around $350 to make way for new models. Huawei's Oreo Beta has been rolled out to this phone. It's got a great Leica dual lens camera with a true B&W camera (check out the photos in the XDA Developers forum for the camera), NFC and a 4000MaH battery. I've given up waiting for Huawei to decide on whether they're really going to bring the Honor V10 to North America, the Mate 9 and Mate 10 (original, not Pro) top my list for a replacement phone. If you live in a large city, read Amazon reviews of the 7X. The lack of 2 WIFI bands is causing some people to return the 7X because WIFI congestion is keeping the phone from operating well on WIFI.
Well Thx everyone I am semi tempted to jump on one and I have looked at the Mate 9 some and I might try and pick one up before too long. I also might just grab a Nexus 6p I found one for 125$ and it seems fine and then maybe save up for something in the future. I am also reading that all kinds of phones are having proximity sensor problems after updating to Oreo and I think that's one of the problems my nexus 6 is having and I cant fix it no matter what I try from app to xposed apps. So IDK we will see thx for your help as well I still am halfway tempted to grab one of these just to give it a shot for the price it seems nice and I don't live in a huge city so I would hope my wifi would be ok.
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Well Thx everyone I am semi tempted to jump on one and I have looked at the Mate 9 some and I might try and pick one up before too long. I also might just grab a Nexus 6p I found one for 125$ and it seems fine and then maybe save up for something in the future. I am also reading that all kinds of phones are having proximity sensor problems after updating to Oreo and I think that's one of the problems my nexus 6 is having and I cant fix it no matter what I try from app to xposed apps. So IDK we will see thx for your help as well I still am halfway tempted to grab one of these just to give it a shot for the price it seems nice and I don't live in a huge city so I would hope my wifi would be ok.
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Good luck. All your options sound good. It's too bad Huawei decided to only include one WIFI band in the 7X, knowing they planned on marketing this in North America, where WIFI adoption is so widespread that 2 bands are essential to avoid congestion issues for all those in large urban areas. It will not be cost effective in the long run, given how many potential customers are affected by WIFI congestion, and clearly shows that a Chinese-dominated staff is making serious missteps in markets outside of China. Huawei desperately needs to hire western technical consulting companies and actually listen to them . They build beautiful and dependable phones that rival all their competitors. It's silly missteps like this that can mar their brand reputation. I think all the other cost cutting steps for the 7X are fine.
Having just 2.4ghz doesn't bother me much although I think they still should have added 5ghz. An old Lenovo K3 Note phone which I don't use anymore only had 2.4ghz also, however a custom rom allowed it to have 5ghz turned on. I wonder if it was hidden on this phone also.
The 2.4ghz on the Honor 7x connects to my router at half the speed my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 does.