Hello everybody, I'm looking for a new smartphone to fit my needs. I actually own a Lg G Flex 2, and I'm unhappy with it. You may ask "why?". Well, because I'm very addicted to modding and all of these things. The locked bootloader etc. on the G Flex 2 made me really sad about this phone. Do you think it's worth to switch from a G Flex 2 to a Zenfone 2 (+ 30€)? Let me know, please. And most of all, this is not a "which one is better" so please don't argue too much. Thank you all!
My Opinion
gicifix said:
Hello everybody, I'm looking for a new smartphone to fit my needs. I actually own a Lg G Flex 2, and I'm unhappy with it. You may ask "why?". Well, because I'm very addicted to modding and all of these things. The locked bootloader etc. on the G Flex 2 made me really sad about this phone. Do you think it's worth to switch from a G Flex 2 to a Zenfone 2 (+ 30€)? Let me know, please. And most of all, this is not a "which one is better" so please don't argue too much. Thank you all!
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My Opinion
1) If you want to buy Zenfone 2 then I suggest you to buy 4GB Ram version Only.
2) If you are interested in latest android only then go for Nexus (e.g: Nexus 5X)
3) 4GB RAM versions are also available in Oppo,Vivo,etc. (Search for it)
4) In Sony you can get waterproof smartphone. (Search)
Some Mid Range Great Smartphones:-
1) Lenovo Vibe X3
2) Samsung Galaxy A8
3) Huawei Honor 7
4) Nexus 5X
5) Nexus 6
6) Sony Xperia M5 Dual
7) Sony Xperia Z3+
8) One Plus 2
9) VIVO X5 PRO
10) and of course ASUS Zenfone 2.
But do whatever you want to do...
The Zenfone 2 is not going to knock your socks off, and I don't think it was ever supposed to. The Zenfone 2 is a nice hardware package (not big time, but nice) and the price tag on it is LESS than my first car. The development community seems to love this phone and we were promised android 6 this quarter. Just make sure you get the 4GB model, and don't make the mistake of ordering one online that seems cheaper than everyone else is offering one for (a lot, and I mean A LOT of people got hosed thinking they were buying the WW version, and instead got a chinese model that someone flashed WW software on it and can't get LTE). I ordered three of these from ASUS and all three work great. I love mine and this is the first phone that my son or daughter have not complained about, and they complain about EVERYTHING
gicifix said:
Hello everybody, I'm looking for a new smartphone to fit my needs. I actually own a Lg G Flex 2, and I'm unhappy with it. You may ask "why?". Well, because I'm very addicted to modding and all of these things. The locked bootloader etc. on the G Flex 2 made me really sad about this phone. Do you think it's worth to switch from a G Flex 2 to a Zenfone 2 (+ 30€)? Let me know, please. And most of all, this is not a "which one is better" so please don't argue too much. Thank you all!
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i'm in ur same position ...i have xperia sp with GREAT deve community ....but i need to move since it's very old now(2013 phone) though it runs 6.0.1 with no bugs at all
gonna buy zenfone 2 after a month (till my exams are finished ) and i searched alot like VERY VERY alot
screen : it's not brightest nor the best IPS display but for the price u can't complain
volume : as i saw it's not that great...it's somehow little loud but it's muffled and tiny
hardware : 4g ram and quad-core 2.3ghz equal to SD801 or SD805 with only 300$ ....u sure can't complain about that
and ofc it got a great deve community with great ROMs and good official cm13 base
In all honesty, there are better options, I would go with the nexus or opo, I'm sorry I purchased the ZenFone 2.
From the current user of Zenfone 2, don't waste your money for it, you buy it as it is, no one care after that, more update bring more bugs, Intel has abandoned Intel Atom mobile CPU so if we are lucky, Android 6.0 is the lastest android version we could have on our phone, and if we are not, we stucked with 5.0 forever :3
Still great value for the $. It's not perfect but it's very functional.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk
Just buy a phone with Qualcomm inside instead of intel inside.
Thank you all for the answers!
Hello guys. Do you think it is worth to move from HTC 10 to zenfone 3 deluxe which is much expensive here in dubai.
Reason for me is the looks of the deluxe and bigger screen. Still, deluxe is much higher in terms of price here.
Please advise. Thanks
Hey guys I recently sold my Redmi 1s but have 3-4 cases left, If interested pm me for pics
Hi Raunak,
Im intrested.
can you send me the PICS.
we can strike a deal.
When my friends were busy searching the best case for their Samsung S8 and LG G6.
Here i am. who bought not one, but two cases for a phone which is 2years old.:angel:
It has only just 1gb ram and 8gb memory but have the large number of custom rom support.
It is my only phone and daily driver. Still going strong.
Buying S8 in diwali. but still i will hold on this phone.
Thank you Raunak. It is a wonderful purchase.:good:
Asus started pushing official Oreo to the Zenfone 3 a day or 2 ago. I have the 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL) and it doesn't look like any of the Deluxe variants have it yet. Hope it's coming soon.
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Asus started pushing official Oreo to the Zenfone 3 a day or 2 ago. I have the 3 Deluxe (ZS550KL) and it doesn't look like any of the Deluxe variants have it yet. Hope it's coming soon.
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Yep. ZS570KL owner checking in. Been checking incessantly because I really wanted to get my hands on Oreo and ZenUI 4.0! Saw the news that Zenfone 3 had gotten the update, checked the update page on the Asus website to find there was only a minor update waiting for me, released a little bit before Zenfone 3 owners got Oreo.
https://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum....=942&typeid=942&filter=typeid&mobile=2&page=1
If their update history is anything to go by, the ZE55(0/2)KL models have been updated rather frequently, whereas the deluxe models have received updates a little bit more spaced out. At best, I see the update for the ZS550KL coming in within 2 weeks, and the ZS570KL coming in within two weeks after that. Hopefully the wait isn't too long!
A bit disappointed with the updates for this phone...
Was good for a few months then nothing...
This was supposed to be their flagship device, other models come out and it is forgotten.
If they didn't wish to actually support it then they should've released the unlock app sooner and then we may have had a little love from developers...
Got an update the other day, they were supposed to be developing Oreo for this device and releasing it soon, update comes through and it's still Nougat...
Learnt my lesson well, Had both the Zenfone 2 deluxe and now the 3 deluxe. It seems that as soon as the new gen phone comes out the older model is dropped like a hot potato...
Won't be buying another...
Asus its terrible updating this gadgets. I have the Z01FD (3 De Luxe) and it never goes far from Nougat 7.0 . I'll never buy and Asus phone again
emily clarke said:
Asus its terrible updating this gadgets. I have the Z01FD (3 De Luxe) and it never goes far from Nougat 7.0 . I'll never buy and Asus phone again
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im agree with you. NEVER BUY ASUS PHONE AGAIN.
many time my zenfone 3 deluxe got problem at camera (black spot) and their officer service center tell blue tint is normaly camera to shot the ligth, its rigth?
Hi. I've been a htc desire, one m7-m9 (2007 - 2015) and Asus Zenfone 2,3 & 5 (2015-2020) user for very long time.
Due to Zenfone 6 came out the top range and it's so pricey and not mention Zenfone 7 which I believe will be more expensive.
So after reading some reviews which some said to just delete the Chinese bloatware and should work as per normal and I decided to buy x2 8gb + 256gb rmx1991 and ya with China rom as it's cheaper. Worst part the seller told me outside of China NFC won't be able to work.
After placing my order which is currently still shipping, I did somemore digging to find out more scary reviews which Breeno is an asst app which cannot be permanently delete and even if u set Google asst to main it can't be replace.
Is all this true?
Both htc and Asus having the best launcher as Google is their main app for almost everything.
I'm so use to it to Asus launcher due to its convenient and improvement.
Just would like to know is there anyway I can install the Asus ROM and Asus launcher or maybe any customs ones which is like Asus zenfone to my x2 rmx1991?
And is there a way to unlock the 4g band? If can I need to unlock band 7 as I can only use the supported band 3 only.
Thanks and Regards.