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I know there are a lot versus threads popping up (OP3 vs Samsung S7, OP3 vs Nexus 6P,.. ), but I would really like to hear your opinions about the ZTE Axon 7.
https://www.zteusa.com/axon7/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7
I'm very interested in the Oneplus 3, but the Axon 7 looks so promising.
I really don't understand why this device isn't getting more attention. (Bad marketing?)
It is on many point familiar with the OP3. But imo has more interesting features.
They are releasing a 6GB/128GB model and a 4GB/64GB model.
- Same Snapdragon 820 CPU
- Same Adreno 530 GPU
- Both are Dual SIM
- Same screen size
Pro's for the ZTE Axon 7
MicroSD support
1440 x 2560 resolution display instead of 1080 x 1920.
20MP camera (can't really compare the quality)
Quality dual front facing speakers
Larger battery (not by much. 3140 vs 3000 mAh)
Pro's for the Oneplus 3
Great community and custom rom support.
Comparison between the two on GSMArena
I also prefer the fingerprint sensor on the back, but I admit this is personal preference.
The only thing I'm afraid of would be the possible lack of a community.
So please tell me. Why should I choose the Oneplus 3?
I personally don't know anything about zte development here on xda(my bad) the specs are look really promising.
But think about it. It's only 140mAh more battery for a 2K display...and don't want to mention the phone's own UI(talking about the optimization)
It is a bad marketing from ZTE, I haven't heard about the device at all....
The sd card is just unnecessary for the 6gb/128gb IMHO.
When is this phone gonna be released? Interested abou the price and want to know if it will have a European version....
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It is a AMOLED display, so battery shouldn't be too affected.. They are aiming for google daydream support after all and a resolution like that is required.
The MicroSD slot is a hybrid SIM-slot. Unnecessary since I will be using 2 sims, and like you said, 128GB is more than enough storage. But useful when I think of flashing a new rom.
If I read correct the release should be somewhere in mid June - begin Juli.
So hopefully not much longer.
I have been searching for a phone for at least 6 months and this phone was on my list.
I compared the OP 3, Axon 7, and the Zenphone 3 deluxe.
All very similar in specs besides the screen on ZTE axon 7. Both zenfone 3 d and axon have the front facing speakers, but also both start at a higher price tag for what I consider not important enough features for me to justify the jump.
The oneplus 3 has everything on the inside the other two do, yet an appealing price tag, and developer community is not just supported, but encouraged. This made the phone a win in my book. I can manage fine with a decent display and lose the dual front facing speakers (which I really wanted). It literally depends on how much your willing to spend for what is important to you.
Either way, the ZTE seems to be a fine phone, and is a top contender for anyone. I just didn't want to pay more for a less ram/storage option over what the op3 offered me.
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Keep in mind that the ZTE offers a free extended warranty program 'Passport 2.0'.
A similar warranty program for the OP3 costs you $80 extra.
Axon 7 + Passport 2.0 (2 years warranty and free out-of-warranty repairs): $450
OnePlus3 + On-Guard Plus 24 (2 years protection similar to Passport 2.0): $399 + $80 = $479.
But yeah.. not that I was going to buy that extra warranty for the OP3. So I get your point.
Coming from the 10, a lot of the Axon 7s features really struck a chord with me, like the dual FFS, and their insane attention to detail when it comes to headphone audio.
However, aside from that I can think of like 0 reason to pick it over the 10 or the OP3. Why am I going to OP3/7 after owning a 10? Great question. I just have an obsession with trying new phones. Maybe an addiction.
Not sure either will stay, but I love trying them all.
There is also the ZUK Z2 Pro which has a 5.2" Full HD screen.
Last time I took a look at the ZTE Axon 7 this was what I learned:
- ZTE = active in USA (outside their home markets), Passport 2.0 program applies to USA (afaik), ZTE is looking to expand their activity in EU but so far they don't even really have an active EU site (again afaik).
- I have contacted ZTE about EU availability, they did "not know anything" at the time, ZTE UK even tweeted Q4 release in UK (in 4 months maybe the new nexus is the new star).
twitter.com/ZTE_UK/status/743094792049987584
- The 'normal' Axon 7 has huge top/bottom bezels, the premium (6GB version, touch force, wood inlay, capacitive buttons on the bottom) is again no information on if it would launch in USA/EMEA markets (maybe China only). I was very interested in the premium for a short time but I have serious doubts they won't put a 500+ $/€ price tag on it, which blows past my price point for a "Chinese Brand" phone.
Pretty much the same applies to the Zuk Z2 Pro which is only available in EU region through import (so far) and that raises the price as well.
Now all this was last week, maybe fresh info points to other availability/launch dates.
tl:dr: For USA Axon7 is a OP3 contender, for EU we'll have to wait (for months possibly).
I've tried ZTE in the past, non of the ZTE devices I've owned have ever received updates or timely ones, and the XDA community for these devices just doesn't exist. My dad's Alcatel phone recently died (another garbage brand), and I decided to get him ZTE phone. I knew that I shouldn't have, and I was right, the capacitive keys just stopped working on it, and my dad is currently using it without them until I get him a better phone... Just avoid the following brands BLU, Alcatel, ZTE, ASUS (for smartphones), and the myriad of cheap Chinese brands out there. Either the XDA community will not exist, and/or they do not support their devices, and/or the hardware quality control is piss poor. The only Chinese brands I trust are Oneplus, Xiaomi, and Huawei.
You actually trust xiaomi? The Mi5 is the most flimsy phone I have ever felt lmao...
I should tell you. This phone was given to me for development purposes. 1st time in the pocket... Cracked screen
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You actually trust xiaomi? The Mi5 is the most flimsy phone I have ever felt lmao...
I should tell you. This phone was given to me for development purposes. 1st time in the pocket... Cracked screen
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The only Chinese branded smartphones I've owned from the brands I recommended have been the OPO and the 6P. To this day both of those stand as the only two smartphones that I call the best I've ever had. As far as Xiaomi goes, I've been very happy with their Yi action cam and the random home electronic devices, trinkets, and accessories I've bought from them. Hell, I even use their huge mouse and keyboard pads on my gaming rig now. I've heard many good things about their smartphones, but I trust you in your assessment of them, smartphones are a lot harder to pull off.
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Awesome. Thanks for the feedback!
Guess I'm going to wait a bit longer for the release announcement, but as it looks now, the OP3 looks like the better choice when you're in the EU.
I had to think about aswell and my choice ist the axon 7. Better Display, Better Sound and Better camera. It has am mircosd Slot. Look at this Video. http://youtu.be/anmqPsVYeN0/
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I think a big determining factor for me is well the zte axon 7 be be rootable? We know the one plus 3 will be but many of other zte phones weren't rootable.
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I was on the fringe between buying op3 or waiting for the axon 7. I decided on the op3 for two reasons. , Capacitive buttons, 6gb ram and dev support. OK 3 reasons. I am French American and travel to France a lot. I looked the ZTE for the front speakers and full Eu and USA LTE bands. But i decided on the op3. Excited to receive it.
My reason for OP3 was minimal bloatware, and presece of google services. Now this is kinda something you better dont expect right out of the box with the chinese phones. You can install google services, yes, but there might be some issues here and there. The Axon7 is a beast. But wheb you look at Axon Elite, which is sold for $200 and has not that great support well...
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My reason for OP3 was minimal bloatware, and presece of google services. Now this is kinda something you better dont expect right out of the box with the chinese phones. You can install google services, yes, but there might be some issues here and there. The Axon7 is a beast. But wheb you look at Axon Elite, which is sold for $200 and has not that great support well...
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The axon 7 has google service..
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one huge PRO for the OP3 is OxygenOS, which is near stock vs the touchwize-like modifications on the ZTE Axon
Pro's:
- Really need 2k display ? (Google Daydream also applys for thr Oneplus 3)
- Micro SdCard is for Musik&Pictures&Videos etc. If you have a lot okay (64gb modell). But 64Gb is enougth imo
- More Battery doesn't mean better batterylife (+2K display uses more)
I'll recommend you the OnePlus 3 after using it for a Month.
Pro's for the OnePlus 3:
- Really easy unlocking bootloader (one fastboot command) + warrenty
- Great Dev Community
- Great Stock OS
- Rocking Fingerprintsensor
(- I like the Design more, it just looks more premium imo )
- really big Pro is DASH Charge
OnePlus 3 - OP3Lite | systemless root | xposed v86 ?
I have both and right now, I'd have to say unless you need a SLIGHTLY better camera, or stronger cell reception then your better off with the Axon 7. Speaker, DAC, screen, build and battery are all better on the Axon. in places im seeing signals of -120 to -123db on my Axon, the OnePlus is at -116 to 118. Even with that said, the Axon still takes the win on battery life.
Guys im really thinking about buying the oneplus 3.
but when i compare the oneplus one vs the oneplus 3 i cant see a lot of differences.
IPS LCD - Super AMOLED
13 megapixels - 16 megapixels
autofocus - Optical image stabilization
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 - Qualcomm Snapdragon 820
3 GB RAM - 6 GB RAM
3100 mAh - 3000 mAh
LTE, UMTS - LTE-A Cat 6
microUSB - USB Type-C
180€ - 400€
So nobody need 6gb ram, the 801 is good enough for daily use. Saving half the price for a bigger battery and less camera pixels, sounds like a fair deal. What do you thin and did i missed something?
NFC, faster GPU , dash charge , slimmer , sexier , the list goes on , get the one plus 3
after using op3 i would not look to op1.
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after using op3 i would not look to op1.
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Why?
3Plus said:
NFC, faster GPU , dash charge , slimmer , sexier , the list goes on , get the one plus 3
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oneplus one has nfc
if you read my post, even if the oneplus 3 is faster, the 1 is also able to play or use every app you want to even if it takes 2 more seconds to load big games
dash charge is not that important for me i always have a batterypack with me
moreover i can understand why thy try to build as thin as possible i would be fine with a thicker phone if it has a 4000mha battery inside.
something else i should consider?
carrier frequency bands and VoLTE are a pretty big change if youre in the USA and have Tmo or ATT
My Dad has the OP1 and I've just got the OP3... there is no comparison believe me! The 801 may have been a good chip over 2 years ago but the OP3 is blisteringly fast when comparing the two. Also screen is far more vibrant, contrasty and brighter, camera is definitely better, and although it has a smaller battery it's already clear from the other forum posts that the OP3 can provide a much greater screen on time than OP1. Also build quality is not comparable, the OP3 has even better build quality than my outgoing iPhone 6 Plus (no kidding!). Take the plunge, you won't regret it.
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Why?
oneplus one has nfc
if you read my post, even if the oneplus 3 is faster, the 1 is also able to play or use every app you want to even if it takes 2 more seconds to load big games
dash charge is not that important for me i always have a batterypack with me
moreover i can understand why thy try to build as thin as possible i would be fine with a thicker phone if it has a 4000mha battery inside.
something else i should consider?
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Well stick to your one plus one and stop whining then....you wouldn't of posted if you didn't somewhat want the op3, I think it's a case of you cannot afford it and trying to justify you're purchase....lol
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Why?
oneplus one has nfc
if you read my post, even if the oneplus 3 is faster, the 1 is also able to play or use every app you want to even if it takes 2 more seconds to load big games
dash charge is not that important for me i always have a batterypack with me
moreover i can understand why thy try to build as thin as possible i would be fine with a thicker phone if it has a 4000mha battery inside.
something else i should consider?
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fingerprint reader & camera performance.
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carrier frequency bands and VoLTE are a pretty big change if youre in the USA and have Tmo or ATT
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I don't think VoLTE works on ATT.
My outgoing phone was the OPO and I don't regret it at all with my new OP3.
It's a bit if a stretch of budget.. But it pays you back well.
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My outgoing phone was the OPO and I don't regret it at all with my new OP3.
It's a bit if a stretch of budget.. But it pays you back well.
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if you have the direct comparrison to the OPO, what are the benefits and was the OPO better in something?
Kind regards
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if you have the direct comparrison to the OPO, what are the benefits and was the OPO better in something?
Kind regards
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If you ask me the only thing the OPO was better in was CyanogenOS although oxygen also improved over time. Despite the smaller battery, battery life on the OP3 is on par if not better then the OPO for me. Since lollipop battery life was bad on OPO you know.
Dash charging en build quality alone is enough to buy the OP3 over the OPO
@k.s.deviate AT&T was supposed to have rolled out VoLTE by now, but we all know how carriers never follow through. By the time they do, something bigger and better already out...LOL.
@twinko most things are phased out by design to force you to upgrade. While the OPO is still a great device in my opinion, the lack of arm64 support may limit in development for the future. If you would like a future proofed phone for the time being, you'll need to get the OP2 or OP3. No one can say for sure, but Google may just stop making 32 bit Android altogether from this point. So unless you just want to stick with mm and below, this might also be something to consider.
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@k.s.deviate AT&T was supposed to have rolled out VoLTE by now, but we all know how carriers never follow through. By the time they do, something bigger and better already out...LOL.
@twinko most things are phased out by design to force you to upgrade. While the OPO is still a great device in my opinion, the lack of arm64 support may limit in development for the future. If you would like a future proofed phone for the time being, you'll need to get the OP2 or OP3. No one can say for sure, but Google may just stop making 32 bit Android altogether from this point. So unless you just want to stick with mm and below, this might also be something to consider.
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VoLTE is rolled out, but ATT currently only supports certain devices.. Same with Rogers in Canada, they wont support a device that they don't sell.
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VoLTE is rolled out, but ATT currently only supports certain devices.. Same with Rogers in Canada, they wont support a device that they don't sell.
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VoLTE isn't completely rolled out in the US for all AT&T areas. I'm in California, and have not seen this service activated. Last conversation I had with a rep in my area said they won't even start upgrading towers around here for "a while," whatever that means. My previous two phones were VoLTE capable bought from AT&T and couldn't take advantage of it. My wife's current phone is less than 3 months old through them and we don't see it on there either. But you also have a very valid point. Me having to use my old phones imei to get LTE service is stupid, but they don't have the OP3 listed as a capable device so...
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twinko said:
if you have the direct comparrison to the OPO, what are the benefits and was the OPO better in something?
Kind regards
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I think honestly the only plus point the OPO had now is the fact that it is more dev friendly.
It has more development as it is quite old now.
It has better speakers courtesy the stereo sound mod on XDA. Better display calibration aka Kernel auditor and better uniqueness.
That's to it in my honest opinion.
I wondered if anyone had any suggestions as to where to go after our P8000 has worn out? What similarly priced and spec phone is best?
Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650 and 3 GB RAM. Best bang for your buck and Custom ROMs Best phone I ever had especially for that price.
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Redmi Note 3 with Snapdragon 650 and 3 GB RAM. Best bang for your buck and Custom ROMs Best phone I ever had especially for that price.
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But no LTE Band 20 (800MHz)
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But no LTE Band 20 (800MHz)
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I agree with @BlueFlame4,
i got that device (Kenzo) when my elephone died. best device. even the GPU is better than mid range phones. its like a high end device in the mid range phone.
if you need band 20 then get the device with the codename Kate, this version has the band 20 implemented in it for Taiwan.
only issue is right now regarding that is some say custom roms work from kenzo, others say they don't etc etc.
mind you, it's been a while since i've used this device.
I hope Xiaomi implements NFC in the redmi note 4 SD version when it comes out.
and really good to see the elephone p8000 rocking
Thank you. Very helpful advice. I think I shall have to have NFC in next phone. It seems the time is right. Does the lack of the band 20 affect UK 4G/3G operators?
In my case I opted for an Asus Zenfone 2 with 4Gb RAM and 32 Gb ROM. Recently updated to Android 6 with a very well working rom, unlike P8000. I only miss the fingerprint sensor, but considering it was a bit underused on the P8000, nothing to miss really
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Thank you. Very helpful advice. I think I shall have to have NFC in next phone. It seems the time is right. Does the lack of the band 20 affect UK 4G/3G operators?
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yes.
all of O2's 4G is on 800MHz and Three uses it too for building penetration in urban areas and for coverage in less built up places. voda and EE use it too. so while aside from O2 you will still get some 4G in short, yeah it is an issue.
Xiaomi Redmi note 4? I know that it has just a mediatek helio x20 version right now, but I've heard some rumors that it'll have a snapdragon variant too, which is better for development.
I have now bought the Leeco le 2 internationally.
The phone is really great!
Real compass, gyroscope, LTE 20 (800MHz)
Root and Xposed work top.
A nice EUI ... and the best is the kernel source is available.
Perfect successor for 180 € from DE
I bought the LeEco Le Pro 3 for 300 bucks. It's just freakin awesome, does everything, has dual SIM, BIG battery, nice stereo speakers, 4k camera, superfast CPU/GPU etc etc.
Will continue using the P8000 as a navigation system.
I've got P9000 now. Very happy so far.
I ended up getting a Leeco Max X2 x829 for $220. Works great on ATT. 3GB ram, 2.15Ghz quad core, 1080p screen, and 64GB storage. There is no sdcard slot or headphone jack, but easy solution is keeping a 32GB USB stick with a USB type C flat connector on it, attached to my car key ring for backups (Roms, gapps, twrp backup etc...). And keeping the Type C headphone jack on the end of my headphones.
Elephone P8 mini
I will never ever get Elephone again. Like.. not in a million years. They have 0% respect for their customers, 0% support for their phones. Maybe their phones are cheaper than the usual, but f*ck it..it is not worth it. I'm stuck with this damn P8000 for 1,5 years now.. I'm satisfied with the phone and the performance, but i strongly dislike the company. My next phone will definitely be Xiaomi or HTC.
Xiaomi - Cuz they are cheap and have great performance + great customer care
HTC - They have outstanding performance + their OS are very very good.
My .02
Don't laugh at me now but I've gone back to my Galaxy S5 with extended 7000mah battery. Gave the P8000 to my 9 year old daughter.
After Elephone M3 (mine) and P9000 (my wife's):
M3 is/was GREAT after final update. Absolutely no issues.
P9000 - mixed feelings. Elephone never got rid of all bugs and on top it's blacklisted for androidpay. Despite Android 7 and LineageOS14.1 it never lived up to it's position as Elephone's "flagship"
Both phones of course now suffer from the 2 year old Helio-P10-SoC, which was good at that time but now already feels a bit outdated. On the P9000 more than on the M3.
I searched for a worthy successor for the M3 (my wife got my M3 and won't give it back to me...) and compared all available phones in the <200$-class.
With my keystones I came with only one: Elephone P8.
I got one for 163€ (!!!) and after updating it felt nearly perfect. Considering the price it's real blast.
Sadly, mine was defective. No SIM-connection, otherwise ok.
At first I suspected a software-problem and contacted Elephone's customer-support.
And here I must say: They were very very good. Responded very fast (despite the time-difference), explained a lot of things, advised a lot of things to try, even went with me through the flashing-process and a lot of settings.
16 eMails (!) were exchanged between me and Elephone customer-service within one day.
Never had such a good customer-support-experience in my life.
I've now upgraded to Huawei P20 Pro because I find great contract deal. All is very good!
I'm curious if anyone else is considering the new Xiaomi Mi Mix instead of the Pixel XL? I realize there will be less (minimal) dev support for the phone since it will be more of a limited run but it looks great and with Nova on top I'm wondering if MIUI would be that bad? Not running the latest Android version, assuming limited dev support, has only two of the LTE bands for AT&T I think but the uniqueness of the phone with some pretty stout internals is making me consider it. Still waiting to see a real review, Android Central I think has the phone, to see if it can be used as a DD here in the US.
Just wondering what you guys think of the move?
Was gonna do.they same til my Pixel shipped. Couple worries I had. No lte for att in US. Poor dev support with the limited production. I had a mi 5 pro and it was awesome. But I like customizing more and that's why I sold it. Just my 2 cents.
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I'm curious if anyone else is considering the new Xiaomi Mi Mix instead of the Pixel XL? I realize there will be less (minimal) dev support for the phone since it will be more of a limited run but it looks great and with Nova on top I'm wondering if MIUI would be that bad? Not running the latest Android version, assuming limited dev support, has only two of the LTE bands for AT&T I think but the uniqueness of the phone with some pretty stout internals is making me consider it. Still waiting to see a real review, Android Central I think has the phone, to see if it can be used as a DD here in the US.
Just wondering what you guys think of the move?
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They stated it was a very limited production and would not be sold outside China.
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They stated it was a very limited production and would not be sold outside China.
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Not through official channels but I think that's kind of like winking while saying something. There are a few places to buy the phone, this is one of them, http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mix-Pro-6GB-256GB-Smartphone---Black-Gold-373537.html
Birdsfan said:
I'm curious if anyone else is considering the new Xiaomi Mi Mix instead of the Pixel XL? I realize there will be less (minimal) dev support for the phone since it will be more of a limited run but it looks great and with Nova on top I'm wondering if MIUI would be that bad? Not running the latest Android version, assuming limited dev support, has only two of the LTE bands for AT&T I think but the uniqueness of the phone with some pretty stout internals is making me consider it. Still waiting to see a real review, Android Central I think has the phone, to see if it can be used as a DD here in the US.
Just wondering what you guys think of the move?
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Not really. Not having a clear upgrade path would keep me away from any phone, I don't even consider Samsung phones for this reason (even though they do eventually get updates)
Blech. I don't get the Mi Mix at all...
I need some darn bezel so I'm not touching the screen while holding it. They can do all the errant touch detection they want, but it won't work as well as not touching the screen in the first place.
I also like more bottom bezel so I don't have to contort my thumb to touch the nav buttons when operating with one hand.
Although with. 6.4" screen one handed use is likely a fantasy anyway. That screen is way too big for a phone.
I truly hope all phones don't start going that route. Bad design.
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Blech. I don't get the Mi Mix at all...
I need some darn bezel so I'm not touching the screen while holding it. They can do all the errant touch detection they want, but it won't work as well as not touching the screen in the first place.
I also like more bottom bezel so I don't have to contort my thumb to touch the nav buttons when operating with one hand.
Although with. 6.4" screen one handed use is likely a fantasy anyway. That screen is way too big for a phone.
I truly hope all phones don't start going that route. Bad design.
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I certainly understand where you're coming from but I will tell you after spending a couple of months with the Note 7 which really was bezeless (basically) on the sides I had no issues using it. The S7 however has been completely the opposite with accidental app launches all the time. I actually find it more comfortable to use a larger phone, I'm resigned to not going one handed anymore with my phone...
I was more WOWed with the Mi Note 2!!! The specs size all have my attention. They say there is a international version coming out this week. Is Xiaomi that big of a wildcard? The lack of Pixel XL being on sale direct and V20 (i am tied to ATT no choice) not having its bootloader unlocked yet, have me gun shy of any ATT direct phone after it took so long for my Note 4 to get updated. I like the XL wish they had kept it 5.7 as I love my old Note I will probably go with the XL but man that was the Xiaomi unit that caught me and several co workers attention, as a couple still are clutching there Note 7s like dying children.
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I was more WOWed with the Mi Note 2!!! The specs size all have my attention. They say there is a international version coming out this week. Is Xiaomi that big of a wildcard? The lack of Pixel XL being on sale direct and V20 (i am tied to ATT no choice) not having its bootloader unlocked yet, have me gun shy of any ATT direct phone after it took so long for my Note 4 to get updated. I like the XL wish they had kept it 5.7 as I love my old Note I will probably go with the XL but man that was the Xiaomi unit that caught me and several co workers attention, as a couple still are clutching there Note 7s like dying children.
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I think the Mi Note2 is a great looking phone, obviously a lot of similarity between it and the deceased Note7. There is just a lot of "WOW" factor with the Mi Mix though there are some negatives and some unknowns like how is the sound on the phone?
I heard only the Mi Note 2 have have all the international bands, but the Mi Mix is not for export only available in China only.
I would... If its camera didn't blow
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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:
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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.