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Hey , I'm about to buy a new smartphone and I'm wondering which smartphone will be the best for 300 bucks.
So what I want is a solid build smartphone ,weight doesn't bother me .A powerful CPU and sufficient RAM for Browsing internet,Watching Youtube, Social Media(Multitasking) and playing occasionnaly some games (asphalt,..) .A good Camera I don't care about low light or recording 4K videos I just want some Good Pictures ,more details and sharpness and accurate autofocus since I will use it for social media. And a durable Battery at least one day without charging !!! ; and a loud speakers not the loudest as the Axon 7 but at least audible.
After many searches I found that the Mi 5s is the best, but I heard that some users have encountered some problems with the fingerprint scanner , 4G connectivity , and battery draining too fast, and Problems with multitasking as the phone had to reload apps everytime , I dunno if it's a problem of some units or general.
But I also found these Smartphones : Leeco Le Pro 3, Leeco Le Max 2, Zuk Z2 , Honor 8 , ASUS Zenfone 3, Meizu Pro6, Huawei Honor V8 , Xiaomi Mi 5 , Zte Nubia 11 ,..., if u know something else in this price range please tell me.
So My Priorities are Performance , Camera , Solid Build , Battery , Audio .
Please Guys , tell me which smartphone can handle my needs ? is Mi 5s better than those listed above ?
PS: My Provider 4G bands are 800/1800/1600 Mhz
Thanks in advance.
I was in the similar position as you. I looked into it and came back with the conclusion that of all the Chinese phones, it's the software which a lot of reviews said was jut not as polished as miui. Coming from a nexus stock Android user experience I was a bit worried, but I was dead wrong. I love miui, it feels very nice. Has a similar notification drawer to LG. There were complaints against the mi5 build quality, so I ended ip with the mi5s (4/32 varient due to low price).
The fingerprint reader isn't as fast and magic as my nexus 5x but it's only a small nigle (I use trusted location). Not had any issues with it and an recommending it to my friends
With future updates miui will be polished more and more no worry...
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First I was going to get the oneplus t3 but it's slighty to large. I love the oneplus bcs it's as close to stock android you can come without having to flash your own custom ROMs. But since I want a phone that is 5.0-5.5" I found the Mi 5s as a possible alternative.
questions:
1. Can I easily root this phone and flash a nougat ROM so I can use google play store?
To compare I'm currently on Sprint with a rooted HTC 10 running the VENOM ROM.
2. I'm switching to T-mobile where I was planning on using this the Mi5s. I travel abroad quite a bit, does the mi5s have all the bands for international travel?
3. Anything I would miss from my current HTC 10 or oneplus 3t if I make the switch?
Thanks!!
Xiaomi Mi6 will be released this month, you can wait Mi6.
Nexus is dead, Pixel is nothing (just a Nexus with iPhone price) and Samsung is dead (Exynos/Knox/kernel source), so what is the best phone for LineageOS? I really don't like OnePlus anymore, because for the same price I get a S7 Edge with VR, warrenty and local support (Samsung service point). Car charger for 30 bucks, dash charger, dash cable... f... that!
For now I got a Mi Max Prime (64GB version) and a Mi5s Plus which is just like a 100$ phone compare to firmware support for a highend device (buggy firmware, no real updates, no Xiaomi support (flop)). Don't get me wrong, the hardware is genius (dualsim, 128GB, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 821, 3800 mAh, QC and for under 400€ with import and shipping) but it feels like the first CM alpha builds from a S3 with Exynos :/
So I need to switch... I looking for a new powerful device with great ROM support, like OnePlus. The battery (SOT) is on the first position, after LineageOS support.
What you think? Switch to the old Nexus 6p, buy a OnePlus 3T (it is the last option for me) or maybe a other phone? A brand new S7 Edge I can get for 400 bucks, a Mi Note 2 for 550 but I really don't care anymore... good battery and official LineageOS is what I need for the future.
I hope you guys can help me.
Regards
Klanac89 said:
Nexus is dead, Pixel is nothing (just a Nexus with iPhone price) and Samsung is dead (Exynos/Knox/kernel source), so what is the best phone for LineageOS? I really don't like OnePlus anymore, because for the same price I get a S7 Edge with VR, warrenty and local support (Samsung service point). Car charger for 30 bucks, dash charger, dash cable... f... that!
For now I got a Mi Max Prime (64GB version) and a Mi5s Plus which is just like a 100$ phone compare to firmware support for a highend device (buggy firmware, no real updates, no Xiaomi support (flop)). Don't get me wrong, the hardware is genius (dualsim, 128GB, 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 821, 3800 mAh, QC and for under 400� with import and shipping) but it feels like the first CM alpha builds from a S3 with Exynos :/
So I need to switch... I looking for a new powerful device with great ROM support, like OnePlus. The battery (SOT) is on the first position, after LineageOS support.
What you think? Switch to the old Nexus 6p, buy a OnePlus 3T (it is the last option for me) or maybe a other phone? A brand new S7 Edge I can get for 400 bucks, a Mi Note 2 for 550 but I really don't care anymore... good battery and official LineageOS is what I need for the future.
I hope you guys can help me.
Regards
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right now i'm enjoying my Nexus 6p, but if you want something newer the OP3T is your best shot
That is pretty much how i feel with my old LG g3.
Last I checked the Nexus 7 from 2013 had community support well into 2016. So maybe we should all stop placating Google/Oracle in their resource gluttony & update rampaging....
My 2 cents.
What about the Asus Zenfone 3? So far that's the best hardware I've seen for the lowest price. The software is the only thing I don't like about them so much but so far it beats all the other overpriced iPhone comletitors
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broly10000 said:
What about the Asus Zenfone 3? So far that's the best hardware I've seen for the lowest price. The software is the only thing I don't like about them so much but so far it beats all the other overpriced iPhone comletitors
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But no LineageOS or CM, like the OP asked
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But no LineageOS or CM, like the OP asked
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I'm no developer and don't plan to be, but, how does a phone enters development support for CM and now LeanegeOS?
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I'm no developer and don't plan to be, but, how does a phone enters development support for CM and now LeanegeOS?
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If a dev like this phone or using this phone now, he'll build it
Change your mi5s plus for mi5
Xiaomi...cheap and great
I am using redmi 2 for over a year now. Couldn't be happier with it
I already got the Mi5 and it was a beast with MIUI but the Mi5 get real firmware support. In 60 days we get 5 (stable) updates and anything works perfect but 5 inch is to small
Its a pain to unlock bootloader but it works...
When I look at the OnePlus 3T: Unlock bootloader in one min., TWRP already official, Kernel source released, based on Android 7.1 official and ROMs like LineageOS already works perfect, without official build.
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I use a note 3 Samsung with lineageOs and it works great! I wouldn't change it (ir, micro sd, battery that you can change, etc.)
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The best is redmi note 3 of course ,what else can it be !
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Zuk z1 , yureka , and one plus can be preffered as these phone officially ran on cm os ....
ALSO IN zuk z1 rooting and bootloader unlocking is covered under warranty
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I think Wileyfox will be a good choice in the near futur. Bootloader unlocking is the easiest I've ever done. They made good price, good quality product, official Cyanogenmod support (but it's over now). They don't make overpriced product like OnePlus or ****ty one like Xiaomi (7 days just to have a code to unlock the bootloader) and Xiaomi have brand new smartphone variant every week. Redmi note, redmi note prime, redmi Pro, redmi note pro.... Hard to follow.
I've bought a wileyfox Swift 2 at 189€ - 30€ = 159€ on the official website after broke my OnePlus 1 screen. I find it's better than my OP1 except for the photography and for the rom support.
I've got before a moto g (peregrine + falcon) ZTE open C, Fx0, oneplus 1, Redmi note 4 sold 2 weeks after receive it. And wileyfox is one one the best quality/price I've ever had just after the Fx0.
not the "best" only "best fit"
Hi,
why not the ZTE Axon 7 (snapdragon 820, >=4Gb RAM; back fingerprint, usb-c + QC, Amoled; good photograph) ?
david
I have now a Xiaomi MI4 but for sure a Zaxon 7 is a good choice
Xiaomi MI5S plus user here. LineAgeOS is working for my phone (unnoficial), but is great!
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I sell my mi5s plus, got the mi5s but main phone is the OnePlus 3T and it looks like I will never switch from OnePlus, because easy bootloader unlock and support for custom roms.
I've been using a Pixel 2 XL since February 2018 but it's starting to show its age a bit performance wise. I've replaced the battery back in October as it was getting worn out. Here's to hoping that the S20 Ultra camera will be as great as the camera in my 2 XL.
I own the oneplus 7 pro... Ever since I saw the 90hz I never wanted to go back to anything lower. But I do miss all of the Samsung features. So I'm really waiting for my s20 ultra to come in the mail.
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I own the oneplus 7 pro... Ever since I saw the 90hz I never wanted to go back to anything lower. But I do miss all of the Samsung features. So I'm really waiting for my s20 ultra to come in the mail.
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Same I'm on the OnePlus 7 pro I do miss some of the Sammie stuff but mostly s pen stuff I just wanted a new phone hahaha hopefully I don't get disappointed I have a feeling that hole punch will bug me ,
S10e.
funziebear said:
Same I'm on the OnePlus 7 pro I do miss some of the Sammie stuff but mostly s pen stuff I just wanted a new phone hahaha hopefully I don't get disappointed I have a feeling that hole punch will bug me ,
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I have the Note 10+, and you get used to the hole punch quickly. With it centered there isn't a lot that normally displays there and even in full screen video it isn't large enough to obscure anything from what I've seen.
Galaxy s8 here that is really showing it's age.
Note 8 since launch day that has 2 cracks in the glass. Been off the charger for only 5hrs and was already down to 53%. So I have a 5000mah battery case just to barely make it through the day. I'm over the camera quality. I'm very excited to say the least. Wife and daughter have the s10+, so I've been itching bad for an upgrade.
Huawei mate 20x . So downgrading on size but excited for 120hz display
P30 Pro
S10+
Also on OnePlus 7 Pro. Hardware is nice and all but parts of software, like for basic stuff like calls and messaging, are simply stupid. Talking about software, OnePlus really can't come close to Samsung.
Note 10+
Xperia XZ2. Switching from sony for my primary device, for the first time ever.
Upgrading from a Note 8 that 2.5 years old. So definitely a huge upgrade for me. But not sure why some people are willing to lose so much money trading in a Note 10 or S10+ for an Ultra. Crazy unless you got money to burn and gotta have the best.
pixel 4 xl
Mate 20 pro
S10+ 512
S10+
Iphone 11 pro max
OnePlus 7 Pro
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Hey y'all,
For Samsung s20 plus 128 gb 5g Unlocked
There was a $400 discount with trade in on Samsung store
I trade my cracked pixel 3xl and other discounts
so with case kravadat +protection plan I paid neary $1034 !(protection plan $11 every month ) everything tax is included
Additional free perks
YouTube 4 month
6 month Spotify
I always buy note series do u think it is a good deal and solid phone OR I should have waited for note 20?
What do xda community think?
zurhuho said:
Hey y'all,
For Samsung s20 plus 128 gb 5g Unlocked
There was a $400 discount with trade in on Samsung store
I trade my cracked pixel 3xl and other discounts
so with case kravadat +protection plan I paid neary $1034 !(protection plan $11 every month ) everything tax is included
Additional free perks
YouTube 4 month
6 month Spotify
I always buy note series do u think it is a good deal and solid phone OR I should have waited for note 20?
What do xda community think?
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Better wait for the note 20... galaxy s20 is a error almost at the level of note 7. A false start for Samsung.
Anyway if you prefer s20 plus after seeing Note20, at that time it will cheaper like always happens.
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I know the Ultra S20 has some camera focus issues.
I have the S20 plus and it is a great phone. The Note line is always a feature or 2 richer than the S models. But if you're comparing getting the S20 plus or wait for regular Note 20, not the plus, then I say get the S20 plus.
Some people are big on brand new. I don't mind getting phone 2nd hand. I purchased my s20 plus for $700 + tax. And I kept my Pixel 3 instead of a trade in.
DON'T BUY EXYNOS S20 LINE MODELS! DON'T DO IT. YOU WILL REGRET IT. btw the offer you got isn't special or cheap.
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Better wait for the note 20... galaxy s20 is a error almost at the level of note 7. A false start for Samsung.
Anyway if you prefer s20 plus after seeing Note20, at that time it will cheaper like always happens.
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Well I check this out today. I am getting phone today
zurhuho said:
Well I check this out today. I am getting phone today
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Exynos is like throwing money away... even if you pay half price [emoji23] good luck with that.
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Exynos is like throwing money away... even if you pay half price [emoji23] good luck with that.
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It is going to be us version 865
zurhuho said:
It is going to be us version 865
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Should be a bit better than exynos. Anyway probably would be better waiting for Note 20 maybe
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Should be a bit better than exynos. Anyway probably would be better waiting for Note 20 maybe
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I m just tired paying over $1k every time
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I m just tired paying over $1k every time
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That's not going away anytime soon! Unless you step things down a bit.
The Note 20, if it uses the same lens as the S20, will have the same focal uniformity issues up close simply due to the physics in way a lens works. Autofocus has been resolved to acceptable performance with the latest update IMHO.
Eventually, the multi lens fad will pass and they will focus (no pun intended!) on single sensor/lens performance. A 16MP sensor @ f1.2 would be great.
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That's not going away anytime soon! Unless you step things down a bit.
The Note 20, if it uses the same lens as the S20, will have the same focal uniformity issues up close simply due to the physics in way a lens works. Autofocus has been resolved to acceptable performance with the latest update IMHO.
Eventually, the multi lens fad will pass and they will focus (no pun intended!) on single sensor/lens performance. A 16MP sensor @ f1.2 would be great.
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Well you guys were right About galaxy series I just used 20.min and go back to my pixel 3 xl again. Today I am sending back to Samsung.
According me :
Great screen
Fast smooth experience but
So many bulky apps working under ground
Samsung store it all about for kids
pixel phones pure Android experience
And there is no direct casting from your phone unless if u are usingnetflix, YouTube etc, maybe I could not find it
In addition I saw slightly green line on edges
It is still so good for many users after pure Android experience it is hard to go back multimedia phone for me
I will check note 20; iPhone 12 or pixel 5 in the future.
I always admired of Sony phone however there no iOS support.
In the past I used Huawei p20 pro, xz premium iPhone 7,8 blackberry ,Samsung s10,20plus note,9 , even Nokia's nexus
In my experience my long run phones either note series, Google phones or iPhone.
However thank all y'all spending time and helping me.
Zurhuho
Why would you buy a device before you tried it out? You could have tested a demo before you spent all that money. Plus, you paid more than you should have, the S20 Plus 128Gb with Snapdragon SoC is available on eBay for $825.00 without all the Carrier Bloatware. Also, why do you think the Note Series will function better than the S20 Plus? They almost identical, same UI besides the S-Pen, Same SoC, a bigger battery and different camera won't overcome the issues you have with the S20 Plus.
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Why would you buy a device before you tried it out? You could have tested a demo before you spent all that money. Plus, you paid more than you should have, the S20 Plus 128Gb with Snapdragon SoC is available on eBay for $825.00 without all the Carrier Bloatware. Also, why do you think the Note Series will function better than the S20 Plus? They almost identical, same UI besides the S-Pen, Same SoC, a bigger battery and different camera won't overcome the issues you have with the S20 Plus.
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You are definitely right!
Is the NOISE smartwatch a good budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Watch?
Can you try one of this list below:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
HUAWEI WATCH GT2.
HUAWEI WATCH GT2E.
XIAOMI MI WATCH REVOLVE ACTIVE.
FOSSIL SPORT.
OPPO WATCH.
FOSSIL GEN 5.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 a very good option...
I can definitely vouch for the galaxy 4 watches. They're even pretty waterproof as my washer found out.
Si vas por apariencia yo elegiría un Galaxy, hay muchas más bandas adecuadas para esto: Correa samsung galaxy watch.
Fitbit también tiene muchos sensores agradables y buenos, mejores que los de Samsung.
Mod. Translation:
If you go for appearance I would choose a Galaxy, there are many more suitable bands for this: samsung galaxy watch strap.
Fitbit also has a lot of nice and good sensors, better than Samsung's.
Je vous conseille vivement la Huawei watch GT 3
Mod translation: I strongly recommend the Huawei watch GT 3
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Je vous conseille vivement la Huawei watch GT 3
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GT3 ou GT3 Pro ? Pro est aussi cher qu'une Apple Watch
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GT3 or GT3 Pro? Pro is as expensive as an Apple Watch
TechPierreP said:
Si vas por apariencia yo elegiría un Galaxy, hay muchas más bandas adecuadas para esto: Correa samsung galaxy watch.
Fitbit también tiene muchos sensores agradables y buenos, mejores que los de Samsung.
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If you go for appearance I would choose a Galaxy, there are many more suitable bands for this: samsung galaxy watch strap.
Fitbit also has a lot of nice and good sensors, better than Samsung's.
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Fitbit sucks. Sensors are way worse then Galaxy WTch 4 classic. I know. I had both. The Sense GPS was horrible. I was walking on a track and it showed me on the street above the track. And distance was way off. I went one mile and the Sense was way short.
The Galaxy watch 4 classic was accurate showing me only on the track and a closer but still not accurate distance tracking.
I'm am deep in ecosystem and have iPhone but I also own Android phone (pixel 6pm) and switch sim between two regularly. I have pretty aged out galaxy watch 1 which has no longer functioning rotating bezel but battery decent over 24 maybe 36 even with AOD, depending on how often tracking functions are used.
as Apple user and also android user I guess for me it would make sense to only with either cellular AW or wearOS watch? I like the new pixel watch but waiting for reviews and price drop. Now AW7 gets on sale from time time, even AW8 sometimes since probably not many people buy AW8 because it's minor improvement from AW7 and smartwatch market is pretty saturated already.
does it make more sense to go wit just 1 cellular watch or get 2 GPS versions of AW and another wearOS.
how are fossil watches? I like their style but reviews don't seem to fond of them. Another alternative seems to be Garmin but if the watch needs to be reset before pairing to another phone then I lean more toward my initial considerations.
galaxy watch 5 seems great but heard some features are exclusive only to Samsung phones like ECG measurement.
I try these watches:
HUAWEI WATCH GT2.
HUAWEI WATCH GT2E.
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Is the NOISE smartwatch a good budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Watch?
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I can't advise. did not use these.
There are several alternatives to the Apple Watch as per 2023. These are my Top 5 preferences:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
Garmin Venu 2
Fitbit Sense
TicWatch Pro 3
Fossil Gen 6
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Can you try one of this list below:
Samsung Galaxy Watch 4
HUAWEI WATCH GT2.
HUAWEI WATCH GT2E.
XIAOMI MI WATCH REVOLVE ACTIVE.
FOSSIL SPORT.
OPPO WATCH.
FOSSIL GEN 5.
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Thanks. Dziękuję.