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I'm hoping the battery life is not too dissimilar between the two variants, and either should be more than adequate (@ 4,000 mAh) for most users.
Which variant is recommended in terms of:
- Ease of Rooting
- Anticipated custom ROMs & dev support
I will need the Dual-SIM option - Does this mean the global market version (Exynos) will be my de facto choice?
Any other factors to consider between the two chipsets?
elmor0 said:
I'm hoping the battery life is not too dissimilar between the two variants, and either should be more than adequate (@ 4,000 mAh) for most users.
Which variant is recommended in terms of:
- Ease of Rooting
- Anticipated custom ROMs & dev support
I will need the Dual-SIM option - Does this mean the global market version (Exynos) will be my de facto choice?
Any other factors to consider between the two chipsets?
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I honestly dont understand how you dont know that the snapdragon versions in NA have locked BLs and this has been the case since the s7?
To translate that, there will be ZERO development for the NA snaps exynos is the only option .
The HK and latin snapdragons are not locked but historically there hasnt been much development there oddly enough. Im not sure if there are dual sim models on these...i believe there is but dont quote me lol
People complained about battery life on the exynos s9 plus but mine has been great, with a 4000 mah battery should be outstanding!
Hope i managed to clear some stuff up for you
sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
Thanks for that.
I assume there'll be Dual-SIM option in the Exynos flavour - N960FD? Would this be the best option in terms of ROM development?
All my exynos phones including my current s9 plus have been dual sim so for sure the note will also.
Exynos is the best and really only choice for development, the HK unlocked snapdragons never get much love in that regard
Direct orders from Samsung UK are all dual SIM.
force70 said:
All my exynos phones including my current s9 plus have been dual sim so for sure the note will also.
Exynos is the best and really only choice for development, the HK unlocked snapdragons never get much love in that regard
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Big surprise seeing you here,LOL.......
Quick question regarding Qualcomm (or Exynos,for that matter) & Dual SIM:
I'm aware that China & other Qualcomm markets have Dual SIM options,but,I was wondering if the US & other Single SIM Qualcomm variants are actually the same exact phone,but,the only difference being the SIM Tray & firmware for Single SIM use.
Just curious,as I have T-Mobile DIGITS,so,multi-SIM isn't necessary (for additional T-Mobile numbers) ,as DIGITS allows for up to three lines on one device.
Admittedly,it sounds like a silly question/wishful thinking,but,if it's cheaper to equip all the phones w/dual SIM & just have the firmware & SIM/SD Card holder different...........
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Big surprise seeing you here,LOL.......
Quick question regarding Qualcomm & Dual SIM:
I'm aware that China & other Qualcomm markets have Dual SIM options,but,I was wondering if the US & other Single SIM Qualcomm variants are actually the same exact phone,but,the only difference being the SIM Tray & firmware for Single SIM use.
Just curious,as I have T-Mobile DIGITS,so,multi-SIM isn't necessary (for additional T-Mobile numbers) ,as DIGITS allows for up to three lines on one device.
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Lol.....yeah not a shocker huh haha. Hows things bro?
From what ive read there are some hardware differences between the dual and single sim versions. People have tried converting single sims to duals but Ive never seen it work.
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Lol.....yeah not a shocker huh haha. Hows things bro?
From what ive read there are some hardware differences between the dual and single sim versions. People have tried converting single sims to duals but Ive never seen it work.
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That's what I figured,but,thought I'd ask you,since you have a lot of time in a lot of various Samsung devices.
I'd really like a Note Active,maybe Samsung will surprise us one year once they've milked the S-Pen for all its worth.
I'm gonna go with a T-Mo variant this year (zero development,I know,I'll make do this year w/a package disabler app or,ADB commands to debloat):
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Time to start saving my pocket change for an Exynos model next year........................ :good:
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That's what I figured,but,thought I'd ask you,since you have a lot of time in a lot of various Samsung devices.
I'd really like a Note Active,maybe Samsung will surprise us one year once they've milked the S-Pen for all its worth.
I'm gonna go with a T-Mo variant this year (zero development,I know,I'll make do this year w/a package disabler app or,ADB commands to debloat):
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Time to start saving my pocket change for an Exynos model next year........................ :good:
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The S10 is lining up to be something really special so atock pile the pennies for that.
I skipped the note so I need to back on one, im debating giving the Latin America unlockable snapdragon a try this time around since i always go exynos but not sure yet... saw the blue one today in person and to my surprise its really nice! Was sure id go copper but now maybe not
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The S10 is lining up to be something really special so atock pile the pennies for that.
I skipped the note so I need to back on one, im debating giving the Latin America unlockable snapdragon a try this time around since i always go exynos but not sure yet... saw the blue one today in person and to my surprise its really nice! Was sure id go copper but now maybe not
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Same here,went to Best Buy,but,a T-Mobile outlet was on the way & I had questions regarding pre-ordering & trade-in.......
Long story short,I was very surprised to see a working demo on display so soon after the official announcement.
T-Mo had the lavendar purple model,it had a richer/darker look than what I'd seen on the various unboxing vids.
Proceeded to Best Buy to get a look at the blue model (only two color choices we have,regardless of where you buy in the US ATM)
Same w/the blue model,looks much richer/darker in person.
Not too crazy about the yellow S-Pen,I'll replace it as soon as extras become available.........
The down payment on T-Mobile 8/512 model SUX ($529),but,if I were to go w/the 6GB model,might as well pick up the Note 8 & save $280 ($720) vs the 6/128 Note 9 ($999)........
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Same here,went to Best Buy,but,a T-Mobile outlet was on the way & I had questions regarding pre-ordering & trade-in.......
Long story short,I was very surprised to see a working demo on display so soon after the official announcement.
T-Mo had the lavendar purple model,it had a richer/darker look than what I'd seen on the various unboxing vids.
Proceeded to Best Buy to get a look at the blue model (only two color choices we have,regardless of where you buy in the US ATM)
Same w/the blue model,looks much richer/darker in person.
Not too crazy about the yellow S-Pen,I'll replace it as soon as extras become available.........
The down payment on T-Mobile 8/512 model SUX ($529),but,if I were to go w/the 6GB model,might as well pick up the Note 8 & save $280 ($720) vs the 6/128 Note 9 ($999)........
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You hate the yellow S-Pen? I like it! I would have loved to have been able to buy my black Note 9 with a yellow S-Pen. Should we trade?
pjlphil said:
You hate the yellow S-Pen? I like it! I would have loved to have been able to buy my black Note 9 with a yellow S-Pen. Should we trade?
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I actually settled for the Lavender Purple 8/512,as it was immediately available vs the back-ordered Blue model.
So,I'm good w/what I have,slapped a black sandstone skin on the backside,from GadgetShieldz:
https://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-note-9-skins-decals-wraps.html
Hello
I want to buy a new phone and my budget is almost 400$
I am confused Between many phones but I liked Nubia red magic
What should I buy?
In Chinese stores I found the price of red magic
380$ for 8gb ram version
318$ for 6gb ram version
But this price for CN version . Is it possible to install the global rom on it?
Is this phone a good choice or must go to another Model ?
What about performance in Apps and games?
What about camera and the quality of the pictures and videos?
using Google Translator
i dont know if its only my eyes or there are actual changes in the design and color of the global version, i have the tencent and i am pretty sure its different than what the reviewers have now after the global release. and its not just lighting condition, it feels like the metal part under the cooler thing is glass now with rainbow lines all over it !
DAMN I AM DIGGING IT
please take a look at the photos attached
Actually nothing changed here... The ROG Phone 2 global is exactly look like they appeared in ROG 2 announcement in July. The different is they have a Chinese edition in colaboration with a giant game publisher, Tencent with affordable price for a lower storage option, fewer LTE bands, and different back panel material.
vodovodo said:
i dont know if its only my eyes or there are actual changes in the design and color of the global version, i have the tencent and i am pretty sure its different than what the reviewers have now after the global release. and its not just lighting condition, it feels like the metal part under the cooler thing is glass now with rainbow lines all over it !
DAMN I AM DIGGING IT
please take a look at the photos attached
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Interesting. Mine is missing the iridescent piping over the heat vent area.
standupdad said:
Interesting. Mine is missing the iridescent piping over the heat vent area.
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Out of interest, is yours the 128GB Tencent gaming model?
willhemmens said:
Out of interest, is yours the 128GB Tencent gaming model?
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8/128, yes
The "ultimate" edition with 1TB of storage is using a mate finish instead of glossy.
anthonyda said:
The "ultimate" edition with 1TB of storage is using a mate finish instead of glossy.
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THAT IS IT
selling my tencent version and ordering the ultimate as soon as it available
Yes the venting is glass on Classic, metal on tencent 128G.
Said this on Asus China website
It's weird that they made the cheap Tencent version look more premium
Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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tencent version also comes with 12GB-Ram 512GB which is currently im owning, its the same as global version (12gb-ram), different is only at the tencent logo and ROM
GAME ON said:
tencent version also comes with 12GB-Ram 512GB which is currently im owning, its the same as global version (12gb-ram), different is only at the tencent logo and ROM
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I doubt it's tencent. Since I cannot find Asus stating tencent comes with 512GB. Then yours probably is modified and not official tencent. Since even other sites are stating there's only one tencent which is only 128GB and 8GB RAM
Since there is tencent versions being sold as modified with WW ROM instead of CN. So then I'm also not surprised yours even got motherboard swap with one from global version so you think there is a tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB, which is not true accordingly to Asus and results when googling. All the results states tencent only comes with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM.
Since I have not found any article saying that there is any tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Jake.S said:
Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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And of course the number of corners on the box is the most important difference! Lol
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And of course the number of corners on the box is the most important difference! Lol
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Lol, you have a point there. I only took that part up since some people maybe do not think difference about the box between global and tencent version.
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Lol, you have a point there. I only took that part up since some people maybe do not think difference about the box between global and tencent version.
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If AT&T has taught us anything, it's that people pay attention to the boxes. I don't know why, but it's apparently a big deal. Lol
Jake.S said:
Tencent version only comes with following specs
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128GB
Charger: 18w
Aero Cooler 2: No
Box: 4 corners
While Global version has got
RAM: 12GB
Storage: 512GB or 1TB
Charger: 30W
Aero Cooler 2: Yes
Box: Six corner
So there is quite a difference there.
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There is a tencent version of the global 12/512 - been around for a month already
Jake.S said:
I doubt it's tencent. Since I cannot find Asus stating tencent comes with 512GB. Then yours probably is modified and not official tencent. Since even other sites are stating there's only one tencent which is only 128GB and 8GB RAM
Since there is tencent versions being sold as modified with WW ROM instead of CN. So then I'm also not surprised yours even got motherboard swap with one from global version so you think there is a tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB, which is not true accordingly to Asus and results when googling. All the results states tencent only comes with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM.
Since I have not found any article saying that there is any tencent with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
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owh. ok
Bottom line is that none of them support Volte or wificalling in Europe or USA.
cheetah2k said:
There is a tencent version of the global 12/512 - been around for a month already
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Then please give us proof, since like I have said before when googling it up only gives result of tencent with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage as result but no tencent version with 12GB and 512GB. So I still doubt that there is any tencent with that hardware.
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Bottom line is that none of them support Volte or wificalling in Europe or USA.
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Thats not correct. Mine supports VoLTE in Europe, huge difference in the voice quality plus you keep the 4g on so net is way faster. Its only in USA it doesn't seem to work (because they are special as we all know, Murika F** yeah hahaha).
Hi guys I've just received my s21 ultra from sky mobile UK as I sent my other one back due to dust under the lenses to Samsung UK
But the one from sky I think is an import as the seal is different I'll post a pic
It's the first time I've had anything like that just asking if anyone else has had similar things and should it still function ect as a original UK veriant
Thanks
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I got mine from Sky UK and didn't have this sticker on mine, but if it's the exynos version with UK firmware then it'll be exactly the same as mine.
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Yeh it's the exynos veriant and build date is 1st August 2021 just seems strange it's obviously been opened and I think they have changed a few things like the booklets ext as looks different to the one I got from Samsung UK website
I'm hoping it's not a refurb or anything like that lol
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Yeh it's the exynos veriant and build date is 1st August 2021 just seems strange it's obviously been opened and I think they have changed a few things like the booklets ext as looks different to the one I got from Samsung UK website
I'm hoping it's not a refurb or anything like that lol
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Hi
You can use this app , it will tell you if the phone is a refurbish
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Hi
You can use this app , it will tell you if the phone is a refurbish
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Yeh comes up on the app as original to be fair the phone seems perfect just throw me off with a different seal and can tell the original ones have been broken
Been in touch with sky mobile and they assure me it's new and that it might be something to do with the whole Brexit thing thats gone on
Can I ask I had the s21 ultra off Samsung UK website which I got the 512gb 16gb version
I have the 256bg 12gb from sky as they didn't have the larger one is they no difference at all apart from the memory and ram? Are all the s21 ultras identical apart from this and obviously the exynos and snapdragon
Thanks
brockyneo said:
Yeh comes up on the app as original to be fair the phone seems perfect just throw me off with a different seal and can tell the original ones have been broken
Been in touch with sky mobile and they assure me it's new and that it might be something to do with the whole Brexit thing thats gone on
Can I ask I had the s21 ultra off Samsung UK website which I got the 512gb 16gb version
I have the 256bg 12gb from sky as they didn't have the larger one is they no difference at all apart from the memory and ram? Are all the s21 ultras identical apart from this and obviously the exynos and snapdragon
Thanks
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Glad is an original
The Brexit , no way , I was expecting the covid excuse but not that one
Regarding your question about the differences
This are the memory / ram options
MEMORYCard slotNoInternal128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 3.1
Gsmarena
MAX 404 said:
Glad is an original
The Brexit , no way , I was expecting the covid excuse but not that one
Regarding your question about the differences
This are the memory / ram options
MEMORYCard slotNoInternal128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAMUFS 3.1
Gsmarena
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Lol thanks for the reply so apart from the memory and soc differences there all identical because if so I'll proberly stay with the 256gb
Thanks
Hey XDA, I just tested Moto Edge S30 Fusion in Australia (aka Moto S30 Pro) and really like the phone as it is the right size and dual sim functionality that I need. Unfortuantely it is only 128GB storage which is frustrating since the S30 Pro in China gets 512GB (and is actually cheaper to buy vs the 128GB in Australia!)
I saw a post Converting the x30 Pro (CN) to Edge Ultra (EU). Has anyone considered doing the same? Main concerns is loosing Google Pay and stock functionality by unlocking bootloader and it being detected by apps.
If we could buy Edge S30 Fusion with 256GB or 512GB in non-CN country it would be perfect !
If anyone is interested here are then links to Australian retailers:
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion 5G 128GB (Cosmic Grey)
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motorola edge 30 fusion - Solar Gold
also review:
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion – a diamond in the rough (smartphone review) - Cybershack
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion may well be its ‘Goldilocks’ phone sitting above the new Edge 30 Neo and below the Edge 30/Pro/Ultra.
cybershack.com.au
Motorola Releases Additions To Edge 30 Phone Lineup | Canstar Blue
Motorola releases new additions to the Edge 30 lineup - the Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion and Edge 30 Neo. Read more at Canstar Blue.
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Can't you just order from AliExpress, they install global rom themselves.
MagisterOfMysticStudies said:
Can't you just order from AliExpress, they install global rom themselves.
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A big NO in changing from CN RM to Global ROM.
Why? BECAUSE OF MOTOROLA'S TIGHT SECURITY
1. You can NEVER software update over the air. Yes, this is NEVER. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. You can NEVER re-lock your bootloader.
3. There will be a nasty WARNING MESSAGE ("Your bootloader is unlocked blah blah) everytime you restart your phone.
Why do you need to convert to global ROM when in fact, CN ROM OFFICIALLY SUPPORTS GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES.
How do I know? I own the X30 Pro.
You just need to toggle from Settings (see attachment as proof).
Pls don't make your life complicated.
Well, I don't think that the additional internal storage is worth it. I have a 256GB E30 Ultra and I just bought a 1TB sandisk microsd card and a usb-c reader. Transfer speed is nearly 100MB/s and I put the reader on my keychain so it is always with me.
I am considering the chinese with the global. My seller says I can get OTA? I see some say not supported but maybe there is a way around that. I would definitely get the CN version if I could uninstall the CN apps. I don't know how to do it but I know there is a way like Root or this tool and that one but that stuff is way over my level. I only know how to turn it on and use it.
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I am considering the chinese with the global. My seller says I can get OTA? I see some say not supported but maybe there is a way around that. I would definitely get the CN version if I could uninstall the CN apps. I don't know how to do it but I know there is a way like Root or this tool and that one but that stuff is way over my level. I only know how to turn it on and use it.
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Chinese Moto S30 Pro with seller-installed global rom is not updated via OTA. But you can update it manually by downloading the desired rom via fastboot. Remember to backup all your content before performing the upgrade.
Moto X30 Pro in CN = Moto Edge 30 Ultra
of course, if you buy the CN version it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader and convert it to Global ROM
I'm using the CN version without any issue
work like a rocket, just annoying me in Android Auto, nothing else