Buying a new phone - Off-topic

Hi...im buying a new phone and i need your help
So currently im using a Galaxy S3 and in a week im gonna get a Galaxy S5 from my brother.
And i have a few options
1) I can sell both devices 4 around 250€ (in my country atleast) and get a Xiaomi MI4 for around 180€
2) Save a little more money after selling devices and get a Oneplus 2 for 345€
3) Galaxy S5 Active for 200-220€ (but probably wont buy it)
4)Galaxy S6 for 340€
5) .....?any suggestions
All of the devices i have options for are new
Tnx for the help

There's a dedicated thread for such questions here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
You'll get lots of opinions there, so I'll close this thread.
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[Q] Too late to buy the N7000?

Hey guys!
Do you think it's too late for me to buy the galaxy note n7000 (international version)?
I know that the N7100 (Galaxy Note 2) has been released and will launch mid-October~mid-November..
It even has pre-orders started on UK sites such as clove.co.uk and handtec.co.uk
I'm just wondering if you think it's a waste of money to buy the n7000 right now as opposed to paying 200 more dollars and buying the N7100.
I did the math and the Note n7000 in brand new is $540 at expansys-usa.com
and the Note 2 N7100 in brand new is $740 at clove.co.uk, handtec.co.uk...
Do you think I should go with the original or the new one?
ALSO!!!!!
******Do you guys know if the original note N7000 will have an update along with Jellybean such as the airview, new camera update and other features from the N7100?
I think u should wait for note 2 if u have more money better hardwear and yes note 1 wilk have jelly bean update i think in nov likr in a month and half so its all ur choice
Development-wise, I'd say go for the original note. If you look at our forum here, we have ripe roms, kernels, mods, and tweaks what not that are sure to cater to everyone's tastes. That, plus It'll take a while for development to start with the note2. And if you'll have a look at azrienoch's latest vid, (if what he says does come through, which I really do hope does not) things aren't so rosy.
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rachelbae said:
Hey guys!
Do you think it's too late for me to buy the galaxy note n7000 (international version)?
I know that the N7100 (Galaxy Note 2) has been released and will launch mid-October~mid-November..
It even has pre-orders started on UK sites such as clove.co.uk and handtec.co.uk
I'm just wondering if you think it's a waste of money to buy the n7000 right now as opposed to paying 200 more dollars and buying the N7100.
I did the math and the Note n7000 in brand new is $540 at expansys-usa.com
and the Note 2 N7100 in brand new is $740 at clove.co.uk, handtec.co.uk...
Do you think I should go with the original or the new one?
ALSO!!!!!
******Do you guys know if the original note N7000 will have an update along with Jellybean such as the airview, new camera update and other features from the N7100?
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the new note won't get airview and won't get camera updates making it faster cause there are hardware improvements required for those updates.. You better buy the note 2
if you ask me this is just the right time to buy note if you find with reasonable price. because note just got a decent rom LRT. has enough hardware power and versus note 2 for me i prefer 1280 * 800 over 1280 * 720. but dont forget my reasonable price requirement. here in Turkey they still sell it from 880 USD.
rachelbae said:
Hey guys!
Do you think it's too late for me to buy the galaxy note n7000 (international version)?
I know that the N7100 (Galaxy Note 2) has been released and will launch mid-October~mid-November..
It even has pre-orders started on UK sites such as clove.co.uk and handtec.co.uk
I'm just wondering if you think it's a waste of money to buy the n7000 right now as opposed to paying 200 more dollars and buying the N7100.
I did the math and the Note n7000 in brand new is $540 at expansys-usa.com
and the Note 2 N7100 in brand new is $740 at clove.co.uk, handtec.co.uk...
Do you think I should go with the original or the new one?
ALSO!!!!!
******Do you guys know if the original note N7000 will have an update along with Jellybean such as the airview, new camera update and other features from the N7100?
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if money is not an issue, I'd say you go for the Note 2. Clearly... it has all the best and right features that the original one has yet to get. Hardware wise.. the original one isn't even comparable enough (we'll unless you overclock it, but still.. it has a limitation to it). Software part.. the new Note 2 has the official stock TW JB 4.1 installed already... Something that all of us here using the original one is still yearning to use and experience. Yeah there are a lot of custom JB Roms out there... but nothing still beats the official JB that Samsung has released already for the new Note.
So yeah, Go for the Note 2.. that is the best recommendation I can offer you.
P.S. Don't ask for any ETA updates when Samsung will release the official JB, co'z it's anybody's guess when they're going to release it. It might be this next month.. or next year.. who knows.....
Its already been launced in India y'day and estore price $758 (offering free bluetooth headset)
But usally in open market you should get 15-20 $ less to it.
Indian user may get some benefit by raising Rs value to $ since 1wk, i think its at least 2.5Rs / $ in last 5 days. ultimately make cheaper Rs1500 or more.
Back to topic
In my point of view, Note 2 is worth to spend 200$ extra
I agree, You should ideally hang out for the Note 2 if you can afford it
Thats not to say the Note 1 is becoming obsolete ! The Note 1 is still an awesome device with plenty of life left in it.
And if you can get it for a great price, then you wouldnt regret it !
Im going to get the Note 2 and give the Note 1 to my misses. (she thinks she's getting the Note 2 because its her time for a renewal ! my my my, How wrong is she ! lol )
It's too early to buy the N7000. After the launch of the N7100 prices N7000 will decline significantly. If $ 200 is not a problem I would advise to buy N7100.
I got my Galaxy Note 2 weeks ago and very happy with it, The reason I didn't wait for the Note II is that I don't really need all the new features of the Note II.
As I said before my Note serves all my needs and also the new apps added in the latest ICS 4.0.4 makes the Note alot better and smoother.
At the end it is personal preferences.
Regards
azzledazzle said:
Im going to get the Note 2 and give the Note 1 to my misses. (she thinks she's getting the Note 2 because its her time for a renewal ! my my my, How wrong is she ! lol )
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You are one sly, crafty and insidious bugger, you know that don't you?:good:
chasmodo said:
You are one sly, crafty and insidious bugger, you know that don't you?:good:
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That's how I roll baby! Lol
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
Oh note ll is priced around 40K in india or around 750$... Its too costly right now
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The Note is still worth it's money. If the Note 2 is too expensive for you then go for a Note. You won't be disappointed.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS
Right
Once jellybean will added to note 1, then you can't say 200$ is worth to pay for note 2.
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For me the only disadvantage of the Note is the burn in problem. And that has not been solved with the Note 2. Ok there is quad core, nfc and lte. I don't need those but I cannot speak for you.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS

Which would you prefer? The galaxy Note II or the Nexus 4.

I'm about to drop sprint so I'm debating going with a nexus 4, HTC One, or a Galaxy S4. I have the Note II on sprint at the moment.
Not sure if it's the same in your country, but if you buy a Nexus4 from Google, you can get a sim-only deal from whatever network is offering the best deal, with no tie-in and no commitment.
If you have Note II, and you like it, why do you want to go Nexus? And yea, you are on the Nexus forum...
I don't see any reason to change from a Note 2 right now unless you really need the latest hardware. If you had to choose a phone right now then I'd recommend the HTC One.
galaxy s4 would have been my choice
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Suggestion for a new phone.

I have a galaxy Note and IPhone 5, need to replace the Note. So, my budget is about 30,000INR or roughly 480$. I was thinking about the LG G2, Xperia Z2 or 1+1. I pretty much want the G2 but still... [emoji14] Also, I'm dicey about the 1+1 due to CyanogenMod being banned in India.
If there is any other phone which I missed, I'll be glad to check it out too.
Any help is appreciated guys
i suggest you Meizu MX4 PRO...
the galaxy s4 is also a nice option(around 18000 right now on amazon.in)

What device did you upgrade to after your Nexus 6?

What device did you upgrade to?
Any suggestions for devices that are affordable upgrades to the Nexus 6?
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I'm looking for a new phone and I need some suggestions.
Looking for a smaller screen with a Snapdragon 820, 821, 835 CPU and an amazing camera. Front facing stereo speakers would be nice to have but they seem uncommon. Must have MicroSD card slot.
Needs to also have a rooting method and a slightly active xda presence.
Since the Nexus 6 was released in 2014, I'm looking at phones from 2016 and early 2017 for an affordable upgrade. Phones like Galaxy S7 Active, Galaxy S8, HTC 10, etc.
I want a 64bit cpu without losing too much that the Nexus 6 has done right.
xNotta said:
What device did you upgrade to? Any suggestions for devices?
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I'm looking for a new phone that is smaller than my Nexus 6.......
If you have some reasons to avoid any of the above devices, please share so I don't make that mistake.
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A phone with a flat back that doesn't turn when used on a desk.
No Samsung or HTC because of the custom shell or bloatware and not easy to root. And price rather high.
OnePlus phones are most close to stock Android. Let's see if the new OnePlus will be a candidate....
There's a deal where you can get a S8 for $200 on the Samsung app via trade in. Or $290 for S8+ or $400 for a Note 4. Ends tomorrow.
Gysper said:
There's a deal where you can get a S8 for $200 on the Samsung app via trade in. Or $290 for S8+ or $400 for a Note 4. Ends tomorrow.
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Where can I get the Samsung app and more information on this deal?
Using the Samsung Shop app from the play store I could only find an S8 for $724.99 after $1999.99 in "savings".
I think I'm using the wrong app.
Back on topic: Which phone did you upgrade to when you left your Nexus 6?
xNotta said:
Where can I get the Samsung app and more information on this deal?
Using the Samsung Shop app from the play store I could only find an S8 for $724.99 after $1999.99 in "savings".
I think I'm using the wrong app.
Back on topic: Which phone did you upgrade to when you left your Nexus 6?
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https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/11256803
Edit: this as well https://slickdeals.net/f/11279363-1...s-expires-february-23rd?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
Gysper said:
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/11256803
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Cool, a fellow SDer! Thank you.
xNotta said:
Cool, a fellow SDer! Thank you.
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Yep. Updated with one more link.
I have not upgraded my N6 but had plenty of opportunities. The reason is because I haven't found a worthy replacement that justifies my needs. I was going to get the Note 8 but I feel like getting another phone that's bigger would've been a disappointment. Unless camera quality is in your needs, the P2 set the bar high but I would want that camera in a phone that has a headphone jack and big battery. The S9 might be it but Ima wait until June/July for either the S9 or OnePlus 6.
Gysper said:
https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/11256803
Edit: this as well https://slickdeals.net/f/11279363-1...s-expires-february-23rd?src=SiteSearchV2Algo1
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I placed my order and bought the V20 off ebay.
The Galaxy S8 won't be in stock until the beginning of April and will ship out within 3 weeks after that. They charge you as soon as you order but you don't get your phone for nearly 3 months.
My totals were $130 for the V20 trade-in + $220 for the Galaxy S8. Totaling $360 and a 3 month wait.
I chatted and proposed solutions like waiting to charge when it ships and proposed they switch the Verizon model with the Unlocked model. All the Rep could do was apologize and say there is no way they can do anything to correct the unacceptable backorder time or switch models. They also asked that I do not judge Samsung by this experience.
I canceled that order, would rather have a OnePlus 3t or a much cheaper device now over that Samsung mess.
xNotta said:
I placed my order and bought the V20 off ebay.
The Galaxy S8 won't be in stock until the beginning of April and will ship out within 3 weeks after that. They charge you as soon as you order but you don't get your phone for nearly 3 months.
My totals were $130 for the V20 trade-in + $220 for the Galaxy S8. Totaling $360 and a 3 month wait.
I chatted and proposed solutions like waiting to charge when it ships and proposed they switch the Verizon model with the Unlocked model. All the Rep could do was apologize and say there is no way they can do anything to correct the unacceptable backorder time or switch models. They also asked that I do not judge Samsung by this experience.
I canceled that order, would rather have a OnePlus 3t or a much cheaper device now over that Samsung mess.
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I just ordered the OP5T. I was contemplating between the 5T and the 5. The OP5 kept depreciating faster than the OP5T as the months went on. I chose the 5T because it was still reasonably priced (on Swappa) and I felt it offered a better value to me. Depending on how much you can spend to upgrade, the 3T or OP5 (128GB models) would be good options.
I was also looking at Razer Smartphones. The price never came down low enough for me to buy it.
I'm not a fan of Samsung.
I would have considered the HTC 10/U Ultra/U11. I think the lack of development swayed me away from these. I still have my VZN M7 running Santod's G+ Play edition as a media device and daily backup.
I was heavily considering a Moto Droid Force or Droid Play. Price was an issue here.
The LG G6 or V30 would have been considered. LG doesn't have a great track record (to me).
The Asus Zenfone 4 Pro would've been one of my choices. But, price was an issue here too.
I cannot think of any other brands/devices I would've considered as an appropriate upgrade to the great Shamu.
I actually downgraded from the N6P to the N6. IMHO, it's a much better, although bigger, phone. Easier to root, and work with.
grunt0300 said:
I actually downgraded from the N6P to the N6. IMHO, it's a much better, although bigger, phone. Easier to root, and work with.
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Thread Jack....
I feel as if the N6 is just as legendary as the HTC One M7. Long Live Legendary Devices!
Back to your regular scheduled programming.
Just got the OP5T in. I'm in awe of how aesthetically pleasing the OP5T is. I did a few tests and this thing is super snappy. It's similar to when I went from the M7 to the N6. I plan on rooting and installing a custom ROM with EX Kernel to better fulfill my wants of this device. Stock ROM is stupidly pleasing.
I am still trying to find an upgrade phone that has root and a recovery, which most don't even have active development.
Here's a list of devices that pretty much sum up what seems to be the market right now.
XDA's most active device forums: (https://forum.xda-developers.com/top)
1. Samsung Galaxy S9
2. OnePlus 5T
3. Huawei Mate 10
4. Google Pixel 2
5. OnePlus 5
6. Samsung Galaxy S8+
7. LG G6
8. Samsung Galaxy S8
9. OnePlus 3T
10. Google Pixel
11. OnePlus 3
12. ZTE Axon
13. HTC 10
14. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
15. LG G5
16. Samsung Galaxy S7
17. Nexus 6P
18. Moto G (2015)
19. Moto X Style (pure)
20. LG G4 (AT&T)
Top 20 AnTuTu Ranking: (http://www.antutu.com/en/ranking/rank1.htm, Benchmark v6, not updated for v7 yet)
1. iPhone 8 Plus
2. iPhone 8
3. OnePlus 5
4. Samsung Note 8(N950F)
5. HTC U11
6. nubia Z17
7. Nokia 8
8. Mi MIX 2
9. Samsung Note 8(N950U)
10. Mi 6
11. Samsung S8(G950F)
12. Samsung S8+(G955F)
13. Samsung S8+(G9550)
14. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
15. iPhone 7 Plus
16. Samsung S8(G950U)
17. iPhone 7
18. OnePlus 3T
19. OnePlus 3
20. Lenovo ZUK Edge

Question [CLOSED] Help! Need a new phone !! Upgrade from OP 7T

Hey guys,
Currently I am using OP 7t..its been 3 years and now i want to upgarde to new phone.
Req-
Great battery life
Great software support
Longevity atleast for 3 years .
Camera is not a concren but apparently moto has a great camera
I am considering moto edge 30 ultra 256gb but is the software relaible ? Will we get 3 years of update?
Or should i wait for 3 months and get s23 plus of op 11 pro ?
Too Confused
I am getting edge 30 ultra 256gb in INR 47000 too after exchanging my old phone.
I am not considering iphone either.
Please help
Wait for the S23. Samsung long term support is way better and they ditched exynos.
Even if you dont care about the camera you should always consider the second hand market. Phone is gonna lose 80% of its price point if word gets out about their broken camera system.
am enjoying my moto x30 pro more than my samsung s22 ultra , it's small & powerful.
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[CLOSED] Help! Want to upgrade to a new phone
Hey guys, Currently I am using OP 7t..its been 3 years and now i want to upgarde to new phone. Req- Great battery life Great software support Longevity atleast for 3 years . Camera is not a concren but apparently moto has a great camera I...
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