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Thinking of buying a ZenFone 2 to replace my old Nexus 5

Hi everyone,
I currently have the 2013 Nexus 5, and am looking to replace it as the battery is dying.
I have a budget of £250 max, but would like to spend less.
the 32GB, 4GB - ram ZE551ML is now down to £178.95 at Simply Electronics
http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=27003&sd=specs
but I have a few questions:
1. Which version of Android is it currently on (officially, eg. without flashing) and do you think it will see 6.0 if it hasnt already got it?
2. Is most/all of the bloatware it comes with uninstallable?
3. Would you still buy it/ are you still happy with your ZenFone 2?
4. Whats the build quality like? and common problems?
thanks a lot

CarsnGadgets said:
Hi everyone,
I currently have the 2013 Nexus 5, and am looking to replace it as the battery is dying.
I have a budget of £250 max, but would like to spend less.
the 32GB, 4GB - ram ZE551ML is now down to £178.95 at Simply Electronics
http://www.simplyelectronics.net/mainproduct.php?pid=27003&sd=specs
but I have a few questions:
1. Which version of Android is it currently on (officially, eg. without flashing) and do you think it will see 6.0 if it hasnt already got it?
2. Is most/all of the bloatware it comes with uninstallable?
3. Would you still buy it/ are you still happy with your ZenFone 2?
4. Whats the build quality like? and common problems?
thanks a lot
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1. Lollipop 5.0, and yes its confirmed we are getting official Marshmallow 6.0.
2. Almost all except the ASUS apps and Clean Master.
3. Yup, typing from it and have to say 6 months in and still a happy camper
4. Build quality is pretty solid but my unit's back cover creaks a bit at times. Some common problems I've noticed are:
(i) Gorilla Glass 3 is prone to scratches on some units.
(ii) The screen goes unresponsive.
(iii) The loudspeaker just dies apparently.
(iv) The rear Camera lens is prone to scratches.
Thats pretty much it. Hope this helped!

Another happy 6 months Zenfone 2 owner. I have had no problems with it at all.
I was looking at the 32gb version when I was considering buying my Zenfone, but with the price difference between it and the higher spec 64gb version being under £30 at the time, I bought the 64gb version.

6 minths for me too and still happy with my purchase. 4gb/64gb version.
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Same here! Work like a charm.
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Don't do it. I considered upgrading from the zenfone 2 to a nexus 5

MMS has issues and ASUS support is horrible.

8 months in and I'm extremely satisfied. You won't regret it.

I came from a nexus 5 and couldn't be happier. On the nexus 5 I used my own custom build of cm12 and talked nicely. I believe the zenfone runs circles around the nexus 5.
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Camera is struggling at dark and night and low light conditions, Bluetooth pairing gives me hard time with my Ford Figo. otherwise extremely happy with phone, super smooth , fast charging, loud speaker etc... good phone for a little money you will pay.

I come from the Nexus 4, the build quality is good but not as great but then again the N4 was all glass while the N5 is mostly plastic like the ZF2.
Power-wise this phone is a beast, I have never ever had to close anything due to low RAM.
The only real problem with this phone is software, its stuck in 5.0 not even 5.1 and ROM support is nowhere near Nexus levels so don't expect to be able to choose from a number of projects. Again if you don't care about custom ROMs no problem, but if you're really into that like a lot of us Nexus users are then you're not gonna like this phone.
My hope is that a stable CM13 will change this and we will have other ROMs based off it as well, but then again I had this phone almost since launch and the waiting sucks.

MGREX said:
The only real problem with this phone is software, its stuck in 5.0 not even 5.1 and ROM support is nowhere near Nexus levels so don't expect to be able to choose from a number of projects. Again if you don't care about custom ROMs no problem, but if you're really into that like a lot of us Nexus users are then you're not gonna like this phone.
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I suppose compared to nexuses there aren't as many ROMs, but there are still plenty of them available, including an AOSP ROM, which I can personally vouch for.
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TOT_tomdora said:
I suppose compared to nexuses there aren't as many ROMs, but there are still plenty of them available, including an AOSP ROM, which I can personally vouch for.
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Yes there are a lot of ROMs available, I see a few people complaint about the battery life, however mine been great, just install cm13, running great so far

i came from the red/orange google play store nexus 5, the zenfone has better battery life and is much snappier. signal i think might be a tiny bit lower than the nex5 but then again cant confirm that since i dont drop calls or anything like that.
camera is better than the nex5 but then again the nex 5 camera is horrible so thats not saying much, the earpiece call quality and volume is great, but the speakerphone isnt as loud as i would like.
if i could do it over i would still do it. i have been nothing but satisfied with the phone. and if i could change anything about the phone it would only be that it didnt have hardware buttons on the bottom and that they were software buttons instead.
also i should mention im using the cheaper varient of the zenfone "1.8ghz 2gb ram" and its better than the nex5 in every aspect.

I also moved from the N5 to Z2 and I much prefer the Z2 now. When I first got it, I was ratty with the amount of bloat. The latest cm13 nightly is pure bliss to use and I have no worries running it daily, considering I work 'on standby' and need to be able to receive phone calls at pretty much anytime first time.

I'm in the same situation but contemplating the LG G3, especially because the camera in the ZF2 doesn't seem to be as good and doesnt have OIS.
Also the size (G3 is slightly smaller and lighter), better screen, infrared (it could be very useful for me, I travel a lot and wouldn't have to deal with crappy dirty remotes anywhere).
Let's wait and see, my nexus 5 will be back from the hospital tomorrow (dead or alive, I still don't know).
ps.: Oh, and removable battery!

agithegreat said:
I also moved from the N5 to Z2 and I much prefer the Z2 now. When I first got it, I was ratty with the amount of bloat. The latest cm13 nightly is pure bliss to use and I have no worries running it daily, considering I work 'on standby' and need to be able to receive phone calls at pretty much anytime first time.
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Really? I have been having some first world problems with CM13. The most obvious being it cannot run .gifv and .webm in my browser. Can you confirm or deny this?

galaxy nexus worthy upgrade - any good options hardware wise out there?

Hi,
not sure if this is the right area to post this in, but I can't think of any other and think right here I might find the left over GNex lovers.
So ... I've had and loved my GNex for years now and it's time for an upgrade. However I can't find any worthy devices (IMHO).
I am not a fan of those big phones of today. When I got my GNex I decided I wouldn't want to go any bigger and that still stands.
So what I am looking for is a phone with the size of my GNex (not screen but actual phone size).
Screen should be 4.7" (at least) as well. 720p is fine - 1080p would be a bonus.
I also like the slightly curved screen (and everything else about it really).
I have been looking for ages but can't find anything other than cheap **** or huge phones.
I kinda liked the S5 mini (being waterproof and all) but then saw it next to an iPhone 6 .
Anyway, any pointers highly appreciated.
thanks

One plus x - great phone, bigger screen but the size is very similar. Good price in GearBest.
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xperia z5 compact or oneplus X maybe ? Samsung also has some 4,5 inch devices IIRC.
have a look in the phone finder in gsmarena, it works pretty well.
cheers

Why not try the Nexus 5X?
Specs are not bad and you enjoy the usual Nexus software perks.
That and it has a Snapdragon processor, I can see it getting many years of custom roms if it sells enough units.

tinOFbeer said:
One plus x - great phone, bigger screen but the size is very similar. Good price in GearBest.
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thx man, will have a closer look. It is slightly bigger so gotta check out how much that actually is in real life.
What about their OS though? Apparently not a normal Android? I liked the stock Android of the gNEX.

Ma7moud90 said:
Why not try the Nexus 5X?
Specs are not bad and you enjoy the usual Nexus software perks.
That and it has a Snapdragon processor, I can see it getting many years of custom roms if it sells enough units.
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thx for the tip mate, but the 5x is too big.

rodpacker said:
thx man, will have a closer look. It is slightly bigger so gotta check out how much that actually is in real life.
What about their OS though? Apparently not a normal Android? I liked the stock Android of the gNEX.
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Oxygen OS, but is like a stock android, min. change. Finishing - WOW - first class, as the iPhone. I have never seen such quality for so little money.
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I also recommend nexus 5x

what's your budget ?

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I love my GN and I am still waiting for a worthy replacement. However, no phone/company actually delivers what I am looking for (minimum):
OLED screen
5.3" or smaller screen
1080x1920 resolution
3GB RAM
replaceable battery
NFC
Not a thin, flat back!
Memory card and stuff I actually do not need specifically, but it certainly would be a nice useful bonus. Wireless charging too
However, there is no such device. the closest one to my specifications is the Galaxy S5, but I hate samsung for their extremly poor support (official updates), even if I do not rely on it. It just stops me from further supporting them financially. And the S5 is already rather "old" and still expensive...
Oh well. I'll wait. Maybe the next nexus generation will be it, or maybe LG's next flagship wont disappoint?

I got a G4 recently. Apart from OLED screen it fits your requirements well. Has a great quad HD screen, amazing camera and is affordable at the moment. I got one sim free last month for £270.00
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sanjed said:
I got a G4 recently. Apart from OLED screen it fits your requirements well. Has a great quad HD screen, amazing camera and is affordable at the moment. I got one sim free last month for £270.00
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unfortunately, I cant budge on that OLED requirement. I tend to read at night or watch movies and after experiencing that beautiful blacklevel, im never going back
P.S. also 5.5inch is too big for my taste. I believe 4.7-5.0 inches will be my sweet spot, but im fine with up to 5.2-5.3 as well but 5.5+ is just too huge...
on another note: whats the point of making phones thinner? They are worse to hold in ones hand if they become that thin... not to mention battery life and repairability!

Check out the Nexus 4 or the HTC One M7, both 4.7 inch screens. I've owned both and love them (Broke my M7 the other day, gonna get a Nexus 4 again soon). If you are a media person then go with the One M7 because the sound and front speakers are to die for. Screen is not as good as a Samsung panel but it's pretty close.

fireball0093 said:
Check out the Nexus 4 or the HTC One M7, both 4.7 inch screens. I've owned both and love them (Broke my M7 the other day, gonna get a Nexus 4 again soon). If you are a media person then go with the One M7 because the sound and front speakers are to die for. Screen is not as good as a Samsung panel but it's pretty close.
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Those wont do. Screens smaller, but still IPS & fixed battery. I looked far and wide, only to discover that what I am looking for simply does not exist (yet). I have some hopes for LGs next flagship, but i expect another IPS panel there too...
If my GN were to die, id probably pick up a 2nd gen Moto X or a Oneplus X. Despite lacking a replaceable battery, they are at least more-or-less decently priced (looking at you, galaxy s5!).

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Those wont do. Screens smaller, but still IPS & fixed battery. I looked far and wide, only to discover that what I am looking for simply does not exist (yet). I have some hopes for LGs next flagship, but i expect another IPS panel there too...
If my GN were to die, id probably pick up a 2nd gen Moto X or a Oneplus X. Despite lacking a replaceable battery, they are at least more-or-less decently priced (looking at you, galaxy s5!).
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Motorola is definitely a good one, I've owned several of their products and still have their first gen smartwatch, so I guess you could call me a tiny fanboy towards them, I'd recommend them. The Oneplus X does look like a nice one as well, I haven't seen that in person yet so I personally don't know my full opinions on it.

take a look at xiaomi. The follower of my beloved gnex is a Mi4i and in terms of design it looks different than the gnex but is also beautiful. A curved screen you wont find I think but the the phone size is about the same with a 5'' screen 1080p. A newer alternative is the mi4c maybe available with 3 GB ram or if you dont like a slim phone but a metal case the mi4 is a bit outdated but still good specs. The screen is not as good as the newer models I've heared. The prices are moderate.

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Going from OnePlus One (of 2 years) to the OnePlus 3...

Hi all, its really sad I know but basically I still feel I need the upgrade selling to me...
I've had an absolutely fantastic 2 years with my OnePlus One (see how I spell it out in full I'm that anal about the terrible usage of 'OPO' just not covering this amazing device)
So ye, I just want to speak out to those that have gone from the One to the 3 and what their experiences of it are?
Just to clarify, I've been running stock ever since day one on KitKat, usually I would have flashed a new ROM a long long time ago but I feel Cyanogen have always done it 'well enough' officially (plus I use the Barclays banking app here in the UK which can sniff root out a mile away!) So ye, I'm currently running the latest official CyanogenOS 13.1 and I can't really pick fault with it...
Obviously things could always be faster but the real reason I want to upgrade is for the fingerprint scanner, I'm just getting into Android Pay and having set friends and family up with Xiaomis, and other Chinese phones with fingerprint scanners, I really really want one now...
Obviously, on paper it would be 'one' hell of an upgrade in comparison but I really want to know in real world terms, would it give me that same smile I had 2 years ago when I started using my One?
Also, is the Camera 'amazing' in comparison to the One?
Cheers!

I got my OnePlus 3 yesterday and it's awesome, it felt the same as when I first got my OnePlus One. I too also bought my OnePlus One in 2014 and felt that it was the best phone I've ever had. I actually still have it and was using up until yesterday. I skipped getting the OnePlus 2.
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rickyx32 said:
I got my OnePlus 3 yesterday and it's awesome, it felt the same as when I first got my OnePlus One. I too also bought my OnePlus One in 2014 and felt that it was the best phone I've ever had. I actually still have it and was using up until yesterday. I skipped getting the OnePlus 2.
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Sounds good, ye I skipped the OnePlus 2 mainly because of the lack of NFC but it sounds like I dodged a bullet too haha...
Does the OnePlus 3 feel like a huge upgrade then? I'm not really sure I know how to word it, I mean is it like a milestone in comparison given that they're both running Marshmallow albeit slightly different takes on it, I'd like to know what camera speed is like in comparison, just getting into the camera app and taking a picture as a comparison would be good..?
Cheers!

Thinking about buying the 5x

So I'm coming from a Sony Z3C and due to the lack of support (no Nougat for us) and development (no proper CM for us) I'm thinking moving to another device.
I'm taking into consideration Sony XZ/X as well as the S7, but none of them have development going on due to various reasons. So no development is not a solution for me.
Would you still recommend buying the 5X after mote than a year since the release? Do you enjoy yhe phone? Or do you have any recommendation? I don't have enough money for a Pixel, nor buy a phablet.
Thanks!

Nexus 5x devices have something like sudden death issue, motherboards die in a random moment. After replacing motherboard on warranty you will be no longer able to root your phone (or you will get your money refund)
So in that case, I wouldn't recommen this phone. This phone is great if it's working without any issues, but LG at the backs means that will not.

Do no buy nothing LG. Go for the Huawei 6p.

moonlightdrive said:
Do no buy nothing LG. Go for the Huawei 6p.
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6P is too big

I can recommend. I have this phone since june this year, and as far its the best phone i had. No lag, manual camera + raw, exelent photos, fast update, great developer support and that fingerprint reader wich i LOVE. Only i can complain about size (little bit too small for me) and battery wich is average. From 7AM to 8PM and have 15% left (~4 hours SOT). It's the best phone so far. I am also Sony fan (or i will say "was") mine last Sony device was Z2 (neo v, S, T, Z, Z1).
Also build quality is crap. My Nexus Inprint plastic is shiny now (was mate). Also plastic round the phone is shining (always in mercury case). I can send a photo how it looks.
Phone is really good AND ITS CHEAP.

Wouldn't recommend battery life is horrendously bad.

ErixGamer said:
Wouldn't recommend battery life is horrendously bad.
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Then what would you recommend?

doriandiaconu said:
Then what would you recommend?
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I would recommend an LG G4 or a Moto X pure, both are more or less the same price i believe, and they are much better than the 5x in terms of a more premium feel and better performance (3gb ram vs 2gb on the 5x :/ ) I have had mines about 5 months and it's not to bad, but it still bugs me till today that there were better devices i could have gotten, guess i should have done more research , btw the oneplus 2 is also a great device for around the same price and great support and performance.

niklus101 said:
I would recommend an LG G4 or a Moto X pure, both are more or less the same price i believe, and they are much better than the 5x in terms of a more premium feel and better performance (3gb ram vs 2gb on the 5x :/ ) I have had mines about 5 months and it's not to bad, but it still bugs me till today that there were better devices i could have gotten, guess i should have done more research , btw the oneplus 2 is also a great device for around the same price and great support and performance.
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I already said that I'm not intetested in bigger phones, that's why I got my eyes on the 5X but thanks

Don't ever buy a LG G4! It is the king of the bootloopers. All the 2015 LG flagship's have that issue G4, G FLex II, V10, V20, now G5 (2016) and well Nexus 5x too...
There is no solution for that failure. Motherboard replacement is not a deffinitive solution cause they never made a revisión or something to correct the mistake.
Have you seen the Xperia z5 compact? Very small size and powerfull. Thats the phone i want to get.

moonlightdrive said:
Don't ever buy a LG G4! It is the king of the bootloopers. All the 2015 LG flagship's have that issue G4, G FLex II, V10, V20, now G5 (2016) and well Nexus 5x too...
There is no solution for that failure. Motherboard replacement is not a deffinitive solution cause they never made a revisión or something to correct the mistake.
Have you seen the Xperia z5 compact? Very small size and powerfull. Thats the phone i want to get.
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Xperias have problems with development because of the DRM partition - meaning no AOSP/CM ROMs working properly as a daily driver (I got a Z3C so I know). The Z5C sounds cool, but it has the not so acclaimed Snapdragon 820 with overheating issued, and as a Sony user I can say that the camera is horrid. Good sensor, horrible code optimization. Last, but not least, it may not get further than N. My phone didn't get N due to whatever reason, despite not being even 2 yrs old. The new XC or XZ looks nice. But even rooting requires unlocked bootloader, which leads to loss of DRM keys, which means loss of camera functions (noise reduction, low light shots, making it even worse than it is) and warranty.
For the old Z series there was something called TA Backup which made it possible to copy and restore the keys. For the new ones this isn't possible.
So here I am. Not knowing what to buy again due to the 5X problems..

doriandiaconu said:
Xperias have problems with development because of the DRM partition - meaning no AOSP/CM ROMs working properly as a daily driver (I got a Z3C so I know). The Z5C sounds cool, but it has the not so acclaimed Snapdragon 820 with overheating issued, and as a Sony user I can say that the camera is horrid. Good sensor, horrible code optimization. Last, but not least, it may not get further than N. My phone didn't get N due to whatever reason, despite not being even 2 yrs old. The new XC or XZ looks nice. But even rooting requires unlocked bootloader, which leads to loss of DRM keys, which means loss of camera functions (noise reduction, low light shots, making it even worse than it is) and warranty.
For the old Z series there was something called TA Backup which made it possible to copy and restore the keys. For the new ones this isn't possible.
So here I am. Not knowing what to buy again due to the 5X problems..
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Good to know all that info, we are on the same boat... (i want to sell my less than a month Nexus 5x)
Thank you!

moonlightdrive said:
Good to know all that info, we are on the same boat... (i want to sell my less than a month Nexus 5x)
Thank you!
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I know, right? It's so hard to get a properly working phone. Not overpriced (Pixel), or bigger than 5.2" at most (means without OP, LG, HTC, Motorola) which has dev support (not like Sony or Samsung) and no hardware issues (see 5X). This basically puts me in a situation without a choice.

doriandiaconu said:
I know, right? It's so hard to get a properly working phone. Not overpriced (Pixel), or bigger than 5.2" at most (means without OP, LG, HTC, Motorola) which has dev support (not like Sony or Samsung) and no hardware issues (see 5X). This basically puts me in a situation without a choice.
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Exactly, i totally agree. Pixel is not a choice (is like an iPhone for me, you pay for how it looks) i just want something "small" 5.2" max not a phablet even the budget phones like moto g4 have 5.5 inch screen, really too big al least for me. I miss the nokia n73, moto razr v8, those were good little phones haha (i really like physical keyboards, but i know, that would be imposible in this times).

doriandiaconu said:
I know, right? It's so hard to get a properly working phone. Not overpriced (Pixel), or bigger than 5.2" at most (means without OP, LG, HTC, Motorola) which has dev support (not like Sony or Samsung) and no hardware issues (see 5X). This basically puts me in a situation without a choice.
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If you can get it cheap enough it's worth it even if it messes up. I had a nexus 6 and it was too large. Like you I don't like jumbo phones. The 5x is very light. Some may say it feels cheap but I like it BC it is sturdy and light. It certainly won't bend. Right now there are not many options. The camera aid good and it runs smooth despite 2GB of ram. There the bootloader issue but for cheap enough it's worth the risk to me. I love it as a daily and it fits much better in my suit pants than the other huge phones right now.

It is really sad that I got so few good reviews related to this phone. I guess I'll watch if the development of the new Xperias gets to the point where the DRM partition gets a possible backup and buy one of them....such a shame since Nexus was the most dev friendly.

Even subway surfers drops frames , probably cause of temp throttling (on stock), im really disappointed with this device and google... If i knew of bootloop problem and this temp throttle wouldn't buy it...no chance...
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I'm very confused... I cannot decide whether the Nexus 5X would be a good deal or not: someone claims about (serious!) problems, someone says it's very good... I was a very lucky Moto G 2014 owner, but unfortunately its life came to an end. I wanted a quite cheap phone (maximum 270€) with an active development that can let me hope I will receive latest android versions (cyanogenmod) in a couple of months and I tought about a Nexus 5X, but if it has so many problems, is it better to find an alternative?

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I'm very confused... I cannot decide whether the Nexus 5X would be a good deal or not: someone claims about (serious!) problems, someone says it's very good... I was a very lucky Moto G 2014 owner, but unfortunately its life came to an end. I wanted a quite cheap phone (maximum 270€) with an active development that can let me hope I will receive latest android versions (cyanogenmod) in a couple of months and I tought about a Nexus 5X, but if it has so many problems, is it better to find an alternative?
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I've been facing the same problem for the past year or so, just because there haven't really been any devices that I could see as a replacement for my i9100. I finally made my decision though and I'm picking up a 5X tomorrow. If you want an affordable phone with a lot of custom ROMs and even long official support (especially rare with android), you don't have much of a choice. Of course there is the risk of that bootloop issue appearing, but that's what you have a warranty for. If the issue comes up a year later, you'll most likely get a refund and you've basically had a phone for a year for free. Plus I've also read speculations that Google tried to put the blame on LG, as pretty much every case of this bootloop issue happened after updating to Nougat. My guess is that there was an issue with thermal throttling not working right in the early Nougat builds for the 5X which made the phone more prone to failure. In that case I would say they've already fixed it but who knows..

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I finally made my decision though and I'm picking up a 5X tomorrow.
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Thanks Daniel, I was thinking to buy it at the end of the next week.. If yours arrives before that date, would you please be so kind and let me know how does it work?
And what about low RAM and poor audio quality? They were the main reason that stopped me from buying it till this afternoon, when I read this post. Are they really a problem?

Should i buy it? or one plus 5?

Hi all,
Im looking for a new phone, i currently own a redmi note 3 pro, but i want a better phone overrall, i always loved mi mix, altough it was too expensive for me and a bit too big, plus the camera isnt that great..
Well, mi mix 2 was announced, kinda disappointed in some way, but i still like it, camera is good (could be better), dont care about no headphone jack, only thing that i would really like is the double camera, on the other hand, there is one plus 5, ~100€ less than mi mix 2 on gearbest, great phone overall, nice camera, but the design isnt as good as mi mix 2....
Well, im sure some of you guys have the mi mix 2, do you recommend it or should i go for one plus 5 or another phone?
Also i was looking now at the LG G6, looks cool too.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/71q6jj/look_what_ive_got_in_my_hands_ama/

alose said:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/71q6jj/look_what_ive_got_in_my_hands_ama/
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Well I couldn't resist and already bought the mi mix 2 on gearbest, but I made the mistake of buying the 64gb when the 128gb was only 10€ more, only saw it after, thanks for the feedback tho, got me more confident.
Hopefully we get some custom roms like lineage soon.
Does it come with tempered glass? If not where I can buy one

Definitely Mix2 is better than OP5

Well, I'm in the same place as were you, ShadyGame, but I'm more patient
MI Mix2 is beautifull for me, my only concern is about GPS accuracy (I know Mi5 had problems), so I wait for some owners opinions

ShadyGame said:
Well I couldn't resist and already bought the mi mix 2 on gearbest, but I made the mistake of buying the 64gb when the 128gb was only 10€ more, only saw it after, thanks for the feedback tho, got me more confident.
Hopefully we get some custom roms like lineage soon.
Does it come with tempered glass? If not where I can buy one
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I couldnt resist too and bought the device also on gearbest today. Im curious when it will arrive.
It will be my first xiaomi device so im also curious about MIUI and the rom development for the mix 2 ..
I hope it wasnt a wrong decision to buy mi mix for 520€ instead an Galaxy S8 for 520€ too ^^

I purchased one last week, have the Redmi Note 3 Special Ed. Was tossing up between this and the Oneplus5 as well.
Hope it arrives soon, any thoughts on staying with the ROM it comes with. Here in Australia if I root or unlock the phone my banking apps will not work.

FSB said:
I purchased one last week, have the Redmi Note 3 Special Ed. Was tossing up between this and the Oneplus5 as well.
Hope it arrives soon, any thoughts on staying with the ROM it comes with. Here in Australia if I root or unlock the phone my banking apps will not work.
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I think they will, if you use Magisk hide, or am I wrong?

raymondyipsp said:
Definitely Mix2 is better than OP5
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i simply love that screen
Wywern.pl said:
Well, I'm in the same place as were you, ShadyGame, but I'm more patient
MI Mix2 is beautifull for me, my only concern is about GPS accuracy (I know Mi5 had problems), so I wait for some owners opinions
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i dont really care about that, but for the price should have good gps i believe
check this video
https://youtu.be/oxqc89kzoDs?t=367
FSB said:
I purchased one last week, have the Redmi Note 3 Special Ed. Was tossing up between this and the Oneplus5 as well.
Hope it arrives soon, any thoughts on staying with the ROM it comes with. Here in Australia if I root or unlock the phone my banking apps will not work.
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well i ordered the 64gb version, but i asked gearbest to change it to the 128gb and paid the extra, still wasnt shipped so i still have to wait a few weeks
Redrockzz said:
I couldnt resist too and bought the device also on gearbest today. Im curious when it will arrive.
It will be my first xiaomi device so im also curious about MIUI and the rom development for the mix 2 ..
I hope it wasnt a wrong decision to buy mi mix for 520€ instead an Galaxy S8 for 520€ too ^^
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i have a redmi note 3 pro, it was awesome, but i cracked the screen and i want something top line xD
galaxy 8 here costs like 800€ in my country, simply not an option when i can buy mi mix 2 for 530.

I own both currently. The OP5 is much lighter and the Oxygen OS is much more stock. The MIX2 just looks more modern with the bezeless design. Talking about weight again, the MIX2 almost makes my hands tired holding it for a long time compared to the OP5. The ceramic is absolutely beautiful, but don't know if its worth the weight since you cover it up with a case almost immediately. Performance wise, they are similar. Both are snappy and get stuff done. Camera wise, both aren't as good as the top flagships, but they do the job sufficiently.
OxygenOS is WAY better than MIUI. It was just easier to setup with launchers and the interface is just cleaner. I was having all kinds of trouble with notifications with MIUI, but I finally have it working right. Maybe things would be different with the global rom?? Who knows, but I can't wait for some alternate ROM to show up to clean things up. My final decision is going to be to stick with the MIX2. Reason being I can't stand the 4 year old design that Oneplus stole from apple.

muddtt said:
I own both currently. The OP5 is much lighter and the Oxygen OS is much more stock. The MIX2 just looks more modern with the bezeless design. Talking about weight again, the MIX2 almost makes my hands tired holding it for a long time compared to the OP5. The ceramic is absolutely beautiful, but don't know if its worth the weight since you cover it up with a case almost immediately. Performance wise, they are similar. Both are snappy and get stuff done. Camera wise, both aren't as good as the top flagships, but they do the job sufficiently.
OxygenOS is WAY better than MIUI. It was just easier to setup with launchers and the interface is just cleaner. I was having all kinds of trouble with notifications with MIUI, but I finally have it working right. Maybe things would be different with the global rom?? Who knows, but I can't wait for some alternate ROM to show up to clean things up. My final decision is going to be to stick with the MIX2. Reason being I can't stand the 4 year old design that Oneplus stole from apple.
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I dont really care about the OS when im buying a new phone, i know i will be rooting it and installing a stock rom, hopefully we get lineage soon...untill then ill stick to MIUI is not that bad in my opinion.

What do you guys think how long will this device live?
I am still using a Oneplus One, which is pretty old by now - so I tend to settle on phones and only switch once something is broken or I'm really impressed. Development for Oneplus One ROMs / Kernels is still going on, because it was a highly anticipated phone and had many users. Is the Mi Mix 2 compared to the OPO a niche product?

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What do you guys think how long will this device live?
I am still using a Oneplus One, which is pretty old by now - so I tend to settle on phones and only switch once something is broken or I'm really impressed. Development for Oneplus One ROMs / Kernels is still going on, because it was a highly anticipated phone and had many users. Is the Mi Mix 2 compared to the OPO a niche product?
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Previous models have good support in Lineage.

kurtextrem said:
What do you guys think how long will this device live?
I am still using a Oneplus One, which is pretty old by now - so I tend to settle on phones and only switch once something is broken or I'm really impressed. Development for Oneplus One ROMs / Kernels is still going on, because it was a highly anticipated phone and had many users. Is the Mi Mix 2 compared to the OPO a niche product?
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It will live untill you break it xD, i mean, look at that screen, never gets old, with snapdragon 825 and 6 gigs of ram i think it will be a good phone for the years to come...the only thing i wish it was better is the camera, from what i've seen, still didnt receive mine, but i dont expect the quality of an iphone or s8, or even LG v30.