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Hello All, Need your suggestion on this.. I am planning to buy a Lumia phone. I have finalised on 2, Lumia 820 and Lumia 720. Kindly let me know which one would be a better choice.
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Vaidy
mvaidy said:
Hello All, Need your suggestion on this.. I am planning to buy a Lumia phone. I have finalised on 2, Lumia 820 and Lumia 720. Kindly let me know which one would be a better choice.
Regards
Vaidy
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820 is superior in every way.
Thanks for the response... 720 has a Corning Gorilla Glass but 820 doesn't.. Do you think there is a high risk of screen damage when compared to 720.
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Thanks for the response... 720 has a Corning Gorilla Glass but 820 doesn't.. Do you think there is a high risk of screen damage when compared to 720.
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I can compare my old Lumia 800 (*which I'm sure has gorilla glass) to my 820 & not sure if it's to do with the curved screen but the 800 got a few scratches on the screen however my 820 doesn't have any marks at all with no change in how it's used or stored so for me it makes no difference.
Just to add I don't use screen protectors or cases.
*edit - yes the 800 does have corning gorilla glass.
Paul Thurrott gave his first impressions of the 720 a week ago. Link here.
I went with 720. I don't play anything with my phone.
720 has superior screen. (Touch even with gloves on)
720 even though it has lower MP camera has a lot better image quality and video quality.
720 is a lot smaller in hand. (same size display)
GSMArena photocompare:
http://www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=3&idPhone1=5321&idPhone2=4968&idPhone3=4577
GSMArena videocompare
http://www.gsmarena.com/vidcmp.php3?idType=1&idPhone1=5321&idPhone2=4968
Decision made & bought
Thank you all for the suggestions.. I bought the Lumia 820 yesterday. Hope I have made the right decision.
Can someone suggest me a good brand of Case and Scratch guard for the phone?
mvaidy said:
Thank you all for the suggestions.. I bought the Lumia 820 yesterday. Hope I have made the right decision.
Can someone suggest me a good brand of Case and Scratch guard for the phone?
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Enjoy the deep blacks of the 820's amoled display and fast processor.
Too hard to decide :/
EsPeHil said:
I went with 720. I don't play anything with my phone.
720 has superior screen. (Touch even with gloves on)
720 even though it has lower MP camera has a lot better image quality and video quality.
720 is a lot smaller in hand. (same size display)
GSMArena photocompare:
http://www.gsmarena.com/piccmp.php3?idType=3&idPhone1=5321&idPhone2=4968&idPhone3=4577
GSMArena videocompare
http://www.gsmarena.com/vidcmp.php3?idType=1&idPhone1=5321&idPhone2=4968
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Lumia 820 has super sensitive touch screen too.
Lumia 820 has 1080p video recording, as opposed to 720p on lumia 720.
Photo and video compare on GSMArena is hardly ever accurate.
As i said, lumia 820 is superior in every single way.
Lumia 720 have ONLY 512 MB RAM !!!!!!!! With this value of RAM you can't install many applications and games.
Lumia 820 have 1GB RAM
L820 is better.
Both of those phones are totally awesome!! (I tried both) I liked the design of the 720 but the more features on the 820, I cant really tell a lot of difference between both, the 820 has the same screen size of the 720 (4.3 inches), but the 820 is a bit chunkier than the 720, the 720 has more of a tall-thin design,
At the end, its all up to you!
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If you want a windows phone then Nokia Lumia 820 is a brilliant choice.
It comes with new Windows 8 OS There's Facebook, Twitter, Xbox, Office and Skype built in. There's also the world's best maps, and Nokia Music for completely free and unlimited music mixes. The home screen makes it really easy to organize all your favorite people, apps and information, and there is plenty of apps to download from Windows Phone Store.
This phone is also support 4g. It has Dual core 1.5 ghz processor for fast performance.It has a 8MP camera also has secondary VGA camera, 4.3" screen and 8GB of storage with expandable memory and also have 1 GB RAM.
Hope this helps!
@rahul.kapoor: Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are not the same thing! Lumia 820 comes with WP8, not Win8. Microsoft's branding is stupid enough, but please don't spread confusion.
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@rahul.kapoor: Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 are not the same thing! Lumia 820 comes with WP8, not Win8. Microsoft's branding is stupid enough, but please don't spread confusion.
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mcosmin222 said:
Lumia 820 has super sensitive touch screen too.
Lumia 820 has 1080p video recording, as opposed to 720p on lumia 720.
Photo and video compare on GSMArena is hardly ever accurate.
As i said, lumia 820 is superior in every single way.
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I am also in favour of the 820, because of the tech specifications (only the display is not hd). I've got one since december 2012 and Im very lucky with it.
820 records 1080p
720records 720p
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My impression about Lumia 720
I purchased Nokia Lumia 720 a week ago. I had HTC 7 Trophy which was great but unfortunately the HTC help center was more than awful.
When I come to Nokia 720, I found a whole new experience with dozens of Nokia apps like Music, storage check and even free mail. The performance is quite good. The battery life is about 2 days with WiFi and some calls. Meanwhile, the touch is quite responsive.
My 521 is only 512 megs of ram, but I can run a ton of apps just fine.
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820 is a better choice because of:
- Better performance (higher CPU, highrt Ram)
- Better display despite the same res. and screen size. You can hand-on both of them to verify.
- You can change the battery cover by your way, your phone will always new.
- Better support! Amber for 820 come earlier than 720 and in future too.
- Both of them have the similar design.
About case and screen protector:
- You do not need case for Lumia 820 because polycarbonate is very good, anti scratch. Let use wireless charging cover to protect camera area.
- Let choose Rinco brand for screen protector.
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Firstly I am getting older, thus I just lack the knowledge you younger smarter folk have. So I would like to know what my options are when you see my needs.
I would like a larger screen, as the phone I have now is just too small 3.7" on my HTC Radar. Due to age and other I am starting to loose my sight, so I think a 5 or 6 inch screen would fit my needs. I also think I read somewhere that with WP8 and it's update to GDR3 there are added settings for someone who has poor eyes. I have looked at a Galaxy Note 2, but I just do not like Android.
I always buy my phones outright, as I never lock into a plan, and I prefer to run pay as you go. Now from everything I can find online as of yet no Mobile companies here in Canada have said they will carry the new Nokia phones ( correct me if I am wrong), so I guess I will have to buy unlocked. But which site would be best....that ships to Canada.
Lastly I am through Wind Mobile here in Canada on a $40/month Unlimited prepay plan that I love!! So What phone will work with the network I am on???
Do I have any hope of ending up with a phone that will fit me, or will I have to change to a Note 2 or 3 ???
The largest-screen WP8 device that I *know* is available right now is the Samsung ATIV S, at 4.8" with a 1280x720 display. As you mentioned, yes, there are settings to scale up text size and such. I bought mine from Amazon (it was intended for TELUS but SIM-unlocked from the factory with no external branding). There are other sites, such as Expansys, which are also known for offering international shipping on phones.
Nokia has announced two new phones with huge screens, the Lumia 1520 (http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia1520) which has a 6" screen and 1920x1080 resolution (but will run a high price), and the Lumia 1320 (http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia1320) which has the same 6" screen but at "only" 1280x720. The 1320 is a mid-range (in features and price) alternative, though its specs are still respectable; 1GB of RAM (enough for all WP8 apps), 8GB internal storage + microSD (cramped but you can put all your photos and such on the card), dual-core CPU but clocked at 1.7GHz. The camera is a low-ish end 5MPixels, but you get the Nokia photo apps and the optics are probably better than most other comparably mid-range phones will have, and it does have a (VGA-res only) front-facing camera too.
As for where to buy it... I'm just going to recommend doing some searching online. There will be options, if not yet, then soon.
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The largest-screen WP8 device that I *know* is available right now is the Samsung ATIV S, at 4.8" with a 1280x720 display. As you mentioned, yes, there are settings to scale up text size and such. I bought mine from Amazon (it was intended for TELUS but SIM-unlocked from the factory with no external branding). There are other sites, such as Expansys, which are also known for offering international shipping on phones.
Nokia has announced two new phones with huge screens, the Lumia 1520 (http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia1520) which has a 6" screen and 1920x1080 resolution (but will run a high price), and the Lumia 1320 (http://www.nokia.com/global/products/phone/lumia1320) which has the same 6" screen but at "only" 1280x720. The 1320 is a mid-range (in features and price) alternative, though its specs are still respectable; 1GB of RAM (enough for all WP8 apps), 8GB internal storage + microSD (cramped but you can put all your photos and such on the card), dual-core CPU but clocked at 1.7GHz. The camera is a low-ish end 5MPixels, but you get the Nokia photo apps and the optics are probably better than most other comparably mid-range phones will have, and it does have a (VGA-res only) front-facing camera too.
As for where to buy it... I'm just going to recommend doing some searching online. There will be options, if not yet, then soon.
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Many many Thanks GoodDay !!!
I would have held out for the 1520 or the 1320, but as I saw online they will not work on Wind. So I ended up getting a Nokia 1020.
So I have gone from WP7.8 to 8 and a 3.7" screen to 4.5" with the text size pushed up. So far it looks as if this will fit my needs. As there is still room on the slide bar to make the text even bigger as my sight goes from bad to worse. :fingers-crossed:
Hello guys.. Hope this is the right thread...
I have decided to buy my first BUDGET windows phone after watching the previews of windows 8.1 ( rumored to be released in June, 2014)..
So as a budget device i have funneled out 2 device of my choice.. Lumia 630 (comes with 8.1) and lumia 625(upgradable to 8.1???)...
Things i dont like about lumia 625 is its screen quality ( based on youtube reviews) and no on screen nav bar (630 will get one)....apart from this this is a perfect choice due to its front cam and flash...
things i dont like about 630 is that it doesnt have a front facing camera and flash.. But the screen quality seems to be better than 630.. and the on screen nav bar and most importantly the quad cores...
i get it that all cant be acquired at the same time in a BUDGET device...
So i have finally decided to buy one on the basis of the CPU... 625 has a dual core and 630 will get a quad core..
So, will there be a HUGE performance difference between these two due to the extra pair of cores on 630??
Will buying 625 be a good investment in spite of its bad screen and dual cores???
Is there any ACTUAL difference in performance between 625 and 630 ( in my country 630 is not available for testing.. so any insight with hands on experience is welcome)
And last but not the least which of these two will be more future proof??
I'd expect the 630 to be more future-proof, but the 625 is good for at least the next two years or so, I expect. Well, it'll be well behind the curve by then, but that will be true of any budget phone. The 630 will probably be respectable a bit longer, though.
The lack of a flash would really irritate me, as I use my camera's flash as a flashlight all the time. Even on phones with actual xenon flashes, Nokia usually includes an LED to act as a flashlight.
The performance difference will be there, but it won't be huge. Most things that are CPU-bound won't benefit much from more cores. There are definitely exceptions, of course; for example when multitasking, but the usual limiter there is the RAM.
The screen on the 625 strikes me as being largely aimed at people with bad eyesight, honestly; it's the kind of thing my parents might like but the low PPI would bother me a lot. But then, I care a *lot* more about screen real estate than most people. Your typical user with a high-resolution phone turns the effective DPI down a bunch to make the text large enough to read and the buttons large enough to hit.
Not entirely sure what you mean by "on-screen nav bar". If you mean using software buttons that are technically part of the screen, I don't think that'll make much difference; all Windows phones have the same set of buttons right now anyhow (although I've heard Microsoft is relaxing that requirement).
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I'd expect the 630 to be more future-proof, but the 625 is good for at least the next two years or so, I expect. Well, it'll be well behind the curve by then, but that will be true of any budget phone. The 630 will probably be respectable a bit longer, though.
The lack of a flash would really irritate me, as I use my camera's flash as a flashlight all the time. Even on phones with actual xenon flashes, Nokia usually includes an LED to act as a flashlight.
The performance difference will be there, but it won't be huge. Most things that are CPU-bound won't benefit much from more cores. There are definitely exceptions, of course; for example when multitasking, but the usual limiter there is the RAM.
The screen on the 625 strikes me as being largely aimed at people with bad eyesight, honestly; it's the kind of thing my parents might like but the low PPI would bother me a lot. But then, I care a *lot* more about screen real estate than most people. Your typical user with a high-resolution phone turns the effective DPI down a bunch to make the text large enough to read and the buttons large enough to hit.
Not entirely sure what you mean by "on-screen nav bar". If you mean using software buttons that are technically part of the screen, I don't think that'll make much difference; all Windows phones have the same set of buttons right now anyhow (although I've heard Microsoft is relaxing that requirement).
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thanks for the informative answers...two years is a more than enough great deal if windows supports lumia 625 for that long ( atleast the 8.1 and the next version) ... as u have mentioned the performance difference wont be THAT huge so i will surely be buying a 625... front cam, flash ( i also use it as a light source in emergencies) these things are too precious to give up for some pure black display with higher PPI... thanks..
OK.
Looked at it again, I think you're definately better off buying the 625
They'll upgrade your softwares soon
The 630 improvement is badly thought out and executed... The 625 is actually better built.
And it's still Nokia.
Go out and but the 625
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Looked at it again, I think you're definately better off buying the 625
They'll upgrade your softwares soon
The 630 improvement is badly thought out and executed... The 625 is actually better built.
And it's still Nokia.
Go out and but the 625
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definitely buying 625 thanks....
Hi guys sorry again for bothering... how is 820 for a choice??? its only a bit more pricy than 625 but seems to have better hardware.... release date is though a lot older.... any ideas???
Well Lumia 820 is same old as Lumia 620. If you want better screen, better cover quality than Lumia 920 or 925. If you aren't interested in new latest device, than Lumia 920 be good choise and cheaper.
Lumia 630 Q
Can anybody tell me, is lumia 630 wp cracked?
I mean, can there be installed any Android ROM?
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Can anybody tell me, is lumia 630 wp cracked?
I mean, can there be installed any Android ROM?
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Hey everyone! Hope everyone here is having a good day. So what would you guys/girls like to see on a 2015 smartphone?
I personally would like to see these specifications/features:
- Dimensions/size similar to a Nexus 5
- Unique design that stands out from other smartphones
- 5" Quad HD display
- Front-facing stereo speakers
- 8MP front-facing camera
- 21MP rear camera with OIS + 4K recording
- Stock Android
- Physical home button with pulse notification LED on it
- Aluminium bezel with a soft touch plastic back
- A multimedia panel like the Galaxy Edge but something less pronounced
- Snapdragon 810
- 4GB of RAM
- Adreno 430
- 4000mAh battery
- 16gb - 128gb storage capacity
- Variety of colour options
Yes... A long list of configuration. Boring, I know. So I decided to make a video on this 'Dream Smartphone' of mine, which I called the '2015 Concept Smartphone'.
I am new user to XDADEVELOPERS, so I cannot post links. Dam. But if you type in 'XTPN 2015 Concept Smartphone' in your YouTube search, it should be the first video.
And please do check it out! It'll help a lot
On a side note, please excuse my poor video editing and 3D modelling skills. I'm a first Industrial Design student so it's kind of all new to me. However, I'm open to all constructive criticism.
Thank you for passing by,
Phil
I would like to see more 3D screens on the market!
Thank you for this thread.
Honestly, mine isn't impressive but I think it could be made as a budget phone like the nexus 5.
4.7-5 inch screen in Nexus 5 form factor.
Android Lollipop of course
2 GB of ram.
Latest quad core
Minimum of 13 Megapixel back camera, 2 mega pixel front. Hopefully Optical Image Stabilization.
Stock android (Play edition?)
Front speakers
2,700 Mah battery
32GB starting storage, expandable up to 128GB SD card
Pulse notification light.
Soft buttons or even capacitive keys
1080p screen. Don't really care for Quad HD or 4k or whatever. I'd rather have battery.
To me that would be a fantastic phone.
- I would like to see fully waterproof phone that can stay into the water up to 30 meters for an indefinite period of time
- Battery that lasts more than 72 hours even after heavy usage and charges within five minutes
- REMOVABLE BATTERY
- DUAL ACTIVE SIM
I hope I am not asking for too much!
@goro11
That would awesome. Maybe like a 3DS-Phone? If you get my idea.
@Whiplashh
Love a budget phone. I own a Nexus 5 myself! I don't mind soft buttons or capacitive buttons either. But from my experience, I want something like the iPhone (home button + power button). The power button on my Nexus 5 got jammed a few months ago and there was no other way I could turn on the device. Luckily I had 3 months left on the warranty and got a replacement (thanks Google). And this is why I dig the buttons of the iPhone.
I would like to see an upcoming focused more the battery life too. I want something that would last a full day with medium usage. Not a full day as in MORNING-AFTERNOON, but a full-full day as in MORNING-MIDNIGHT. This would be great.
@maheshpatel
Sweet. As for the waterproofing, not only should they improve the duration of underwater usage and depth. They should also make the touchscreen usable whilst the device is in the water. Because most of the current waterproof smartphone(primarily the Sony Xperia Z line) has an unusable touchscreen whilst immersed underwater. Unless there is a device out there that has this ability?
Thanks for the replies everyone!!
The link to my '2015 Concept Phone' video. Finally!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZP5tiEko8&list=UUrXHEU3hnGj3McjXUctKHOA
Thanks
How about upgradable ram?
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I want to see:
HTC One M9:
Snapdragon 810
4Gb RAM
5.2, 2K display
13MP Back Camera, 4K Video 60 FPS
Even better stereo speakers with BoomSound
Even better sound in earphones
And be able to change HTC Sense on pure Android
5.7-5.9" (Anything below 5.7" = NOPE.)
4GB RAM
64Bit Snapdragon 810 or maybe even 815.
Adreno 430
32-128GB + MicroSD slot
21MP 4K OIS rear camera (I don't care about the front one, I don't do selfies.)
Preferably waterproof, but it's not a dealbraker.
So, basically, the Note 5.
HTC and Sony
I'd like to see HTC making some more phones except high-end ones and flagships, and also, I'd like to see black ui in sony's android 5.0 skin. 4.3 and 4.4.x is too....white-y.
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@Whiplashh
Love a budget phone. I own a Nexus 5 myself! I don't mind soft buttons or capacitive buttons either. But from my experience, I want something like the iPhone (home button + power button). The power button on my Nexus 5 got jammed a few months ago and there was no other way I could turn on the device. Luckily I had 3 months left on the warranty and got a replacement (thanks Google). And this is why I dig the buttons of the iPhone.
I would like to see an upcoming focused more the battery life too. I want something that would last a full day with medium usage. Not a full day as in MORNING-AFTERNOON, but a full-full day as in MORNING-MIDNIGHT. This would be great.
Thanks for the replies everyone!!
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I completely agree with you.
to be honest, I would even be extremely happy with an HTC M7 with a 13 megapixel camera. That would be a fantastic phone I think.
Project ARA
By 2015 end well see Project Ara phones selling those are perfect for geeks
we know Basically phone features ,specs Revolve around the Chipset. example i prefer 810SoC to future proof it
Price ,availability are my concerns
if i could create $450 phone initially
then $250 bucks per year I think its great
But I'm still Concerned about Build Quality,Phone Looks, button placement etc
I would like to split the Chin bezel Of Sharp Aqueos Crystal and place it as fore head then
That would be awesome !!!!
Thank you for the replies and all your great ideas!
@stress40
Up-gradable RAM would be nice. Like @[email protected] said. This is where project ARA comes into play. Where literally any specifications or feature can be upgraded, due its modular system.
But I'm still Concerned about Build Quality,Phone Looks, button placement etc
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I completely understand you. But would 'technotons' or phone geeks as you say be concerned about anything else besides the specification(performance wise; ram, cpu, gfx card, etc.) of the device?
5.7-5.9" (Anything below 5.7" = NOPE.)
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Why is that? I know it's a personal preference thing, but what's your reason?
I'd like to see HTC making some more phones except high-end ones and flagships, and also, I'd like to see black ui in sony's android 5.0 skin. 4.3 and 4.4.x is too....white-y.
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I'm completely with you on this one. I received the 5.0 update on my Nexus 5 a weeks ago. And to me, the white is too overpowering. I don't mind it. I just prefer black.
Thanks to everyone again!!!
Hi every one i have a question a little bit diferent XD
What phone you recomend me for this 2015?
Please not a samsung because in my country all the samsungs have an exynos and no a snapdragon, i want a snapdragon mobile to have more roms XD.
And oviusli a long battery life
Can eny one help me?
Sorry bad english mode on XD
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Expecting 0ne M9 and Sharp aqueos crystal 2015 edition
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Modular Phone !!
I would love to customize a phone in a way I always want.
6 inch screen.
13 MP camera.
A bigger battery maybe...
Project Ara is a great initiative by Google. Let's see how far it goes.
Hi every one i have a question a little bit diferent XD
What phone you recomend me for this 2015?
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Maybe look at reputable brands that are releasing flagship devices in 2015? Like HTC, Sony, Motorola, Google, Oppo, OnePlus, etc. Can't go wrong with that
Expecting 0ne M9 and Sharp aqueos crystal 2015 edition
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Sounds good. :good:
Project Ara is a great initiative by Google. Let's see how far it goes.
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I'll be aware of it too.
XTPN said:
Hey everyone! Hope everyone here is having a good day. So what would you guys/girls like to see on a 2015 smartphone?
I personally would like to see these specifications/features:
- Dimensions/size similar to a Nexus 5
- Unique design that stands out from other smartphones
- 5" Quad HD display
- Front-facing stereo speakers
- 8MP front-facing camera
- 21MP rear camera with OIS + 4K recording
- Stock Android
- Physical home button with pulse notification LED on it
- Aluminium bezel with a soft touch plastic back
- A multimedia panel like the Galaxy Edge but something less pronounced
- Snapdragon 810
- 4GB of RAM
- Adreno 430
- 4000mAh battery
- 16gb - 128gb storage capacity
- Variety of colour options
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I'd like to see a very capable phone aimed at the masses (I hate being asked to pay more than a ThinkPad laptop for a sim-free phone - )
- 4.7"-5.1" display with MotoX/MotoG-like easy to hold curves and backing
- Full HD resolution
- Snapdragon 610/615 performance or better
- Adreno 330 performance or better
- 3GB+ RAM
- minimum 16GB internal storage free for user (not 16GB total, 8/9/10/11 or whatever free)
- water/dust resistance ~IP68
- 3200mah+ removable battery
- rear camera that is at least as good as the Galaxy S4/iPhone4 from way back when (including near-instant response and optical image stabilisation)
- at least dual sim dual active with one easy swap sim slot like Nokia Asha phones (triple sim dual active would be even better)
- hardware switches (could be inside battery cover) to enable/disable camera, gps, bluetooth, mobile data, wifi, microphone
- samsung-like hardware home button (with capacitive on either side or not)
- full kernel source code
- full android device tree source code
- source code for the binary blobs (drivers etc) we have to deal with now
I mainly want more variety @ the $350 - $400 pricepoint. I don't see the big names suddenly dropping their prices into this range but if they were to make a few cuts to their flagship's specs, it could work. As it has already been mentioned multiple times, Google's project is very intriguing. That would be great to see if get off the ground.
@allyouwant
I wouldn't mind that either. Let's hope they come out soon.
@MiyagiSan
Nice one.
- minimum 16GB internal storage free for user (not 16GB total, 8/9/10/11 or whatever free)
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Totally understand and agree with what you said here. Most devices are like that and it sucks. Phone companies should make space for the pre-installed OS and other software's outside of the specified storage. If you get me.
@confed
Very true. I reckon the price tag of most devices turns most people off. That being said, I was hoping the N6 followed a similar price as its predecessor. I don't blame the rise in price, just disappointed a little.
Thanks for passing by everyone. And to those who haven't seen my video yet, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GZP5tiEko8
And finally MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM AUSTRALIA!!!!
So I ordered a Nexus 6 for $300 brand new on eBay. I am intrigued by the Nexus 5X as well.
So here's why I think where the Nexus 6 is better than the 5X:
QHD Screen, Dual Front Facing Speakers, OIS in the camera, more RAM.
Here is where I think the 5X is better than the 6:
Better form factor, better processor, fingerprint scanner/Nexus Imprint, better camera (even though no OIS), and better front facing camera.
Now, here is what I prefer, the features like the fingerprint scanner, camera, and better processor.
Here is what gets me though, less RAM means less quality performance, the price for a 32 GB is over $150 more, and the Nexus 5X needs Type C to Type A to be utilized on my MacBook.
So is it worth it for me to get the 5X? I am a little bit budget conscious, but could get the 5X. I have the 6S+ as my daily driver, but want a Nexus device as my main android device. The Nexus software is good and will pair up nicely with my Moto 360. Suggestions?
I wouldn't say that the 808 is a better processor than the 805. The 64bit aspect is more marketing than practical, since you don't actually use a phone for tasks that benefit from 64bit. Those tasks are handled by dedicated hardware blocks. So what the 808 has, are 4 *weak* A53's, and 2 *power hungry* A57's. The 805 has 4 *strong/fast and power efficient* Krait 450's.
In fact, the 805 has been put against the 810 and actually came out VERY strong. In many cases, exceeding the 810.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/snapdragon-810-benchmarks,4053.html
*** note that in that article, it is important for you to recognize TWO very important facts about the tests;
1) They are comparing an MDP810/t (development tablet with massive internal heat dispersion plates) to a Nexus 6,
2) The Nexus 6 is running factory on-CPU full disk encryption, whereas the 810 is using special crypto instructions.
Both of those facts are to the benefit of the SD810, yet the only conclusion possible given the outcome, is that even WITH those points hurting the 805, it is still holding up against the 810.
And the 808? Basically just cut off two cores from the 810 and call it an 808.
As far as the rest of your points comparing the two phones...
1) The 5x has a MUCH better screen. While it is true that the claimed resolution is lower, the Nexus 6 has an RGBG AMOLED, which cheats on the resolution (it is only full resolution in GREEN, red and blue are only 2560x720). The differences are pretty obvious under a magnifying glass. The 5x, while only 1080x1920, is an HONEST 1080x1920. I would go so far as to say that I would choose a 6 inch 1080x1920 over this. And its not just about the visible artifacts, which yes, *are* hard to see.. but half the number of pixels to drive, the graphics *performance* will be a lot higher with the lower resolution screen.
2) Speakers... Nexus 6 speakers suck real bad as loudspeakers. As a headset, its fine (i.e., at lower volume pressed against your ear). The second speaker on the front is really quite pointless.
3) OIS? I can't tell the difference. It still blurs when you shake it during a picture.
4) More ram... yep, it does have a bit more ram, but, android knows how to manage ram very well, so you really shouldn't be able to tell a difference in device performance. Realistically, anything over 1 GB is adequate. Anything over 2 is just marketing fluff. At least for now.
5) 5x better form factor.... its the same form factor, rectangle. Maybe you are referring to the size?
6) 5x better proc... nope, as already discussed.
7) fingerprint scanner? Well, that may be useful for people with clean smooth soft fingers, but for the rest of us, fingerprint scanning is more trouble than its worth.
8) I don't get it with phone cameras. This race to super megapixels is idiotic when the two adjacent pixels bleed into each other. Phone cameras suck. All of them. We have a fairly cheap point and shoot digital camera, but through sheer lazyness, my wife got into the habit of using the phone. Couple of weeks ago she picked up the cheap point and shoot, and was blown away by how good the pictures were that came from it. Seriously... phone cameras ALL SUCK. There is nothing you can do to overcome the physical limitations when dealing with having to maintain a THIN phone. You just don't have the space to put in a decent lens. Every new phone that you get has claims of having a better camera than the last phone, yet phone after phone, I still can't tell the difference, they still suck.
9) USB type C. Yeah, it is kind of expected that during this period of transition, you will end up needing to get the cables that connect from the old to the new. The good news though, is that you don't need expensive powered converter boxes, its just a matter of the plug itself. Eventually, you are going to have to pick the first device to upgrade to the new plugs.
Here is my take on this;
I own a Nexus 6, and while it is a bit bigger than I like, I would NOT buy a 5x or a 6p. Neither offers a substantial benefit over what I already have. If they were a little bit more substantial, like having the snapdragon 620 and 820 like rumors and logic suggested, then they would be very tempting, but even then, its hard to say. I'm kind of glad that they didn't make them with the new chips though, since that temptation to upgrade now doesn't exist, so I can happily wait until next year and get something that is *actually* better than what I have now.
And I tell you, snapdragon 820 is really going to be something.