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Hi all guys.
i have to buy a new phone. i actually own SGS1 and i am quite happy with it.
i just want to know... wich one should i choose? i love both. maybe i like more htc for disegn and sense. but i think SGS3 is more powerfull and got more things i like for example the rgb notify led, bigger battery(and i can extract it) and MicroSD. i dun really care about cameras. so.. give me your opnion ^^
thx all for help!
wait for the gs3 to be released. then wait a bit longer to see what problems it may or may not have. read the reviews. then make your own decision. they are the same phone more or less. only dif is some software tweaks.
as for me... ill be getting the gs3 if i decide to upgrade.
The One X has the same screen, everything is almost the same: camera,RAM, android version...
But there are 2 differences:
- The GS3 has an Exynos quad-core 1.4 GHz processor when the One X has a 1.5 GHz dual/quad-core processor (depends of your location),
- You must choose between HTC Sense or Samsung TouchWiz interfaces !
Iv got the one x and gs2 choosing between the gs3 is just down to design and feel for me as ill root it as i have with ny hox and gs3 so TW doesnt nake a difference to me aha so decide on design
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but isnt tegra far behind exynos?
Its not far behind. Just not quite as fast. They are both a9. Samsung is just a little bit better at designing the chips
ok =) and another question. am i wrong or the blue gs 3 is lot darker then this forum image? coz from videos on youtube its near to black
You know as good as anyone. May 29th it'll hit he stores
These are the things that set each device apart from the other in my opinion. Almost everything else is fairly similar in both devices:
GS3:
- MicroSD card
- Up to 128GB storage (64GB handset + 64GB MicroSD card... really expensive though)
- Replaceable battery
- GPS + Glonass
- Touchwiz
HTC One X:
- IPS LCD display
- Cheaper
- 32GB storage
- Tegra3 games
- Sense 4
I think people aren't really representing how much better the S3's hardware is over the One X (particularly the international version).
Advantages of the S3 over the One X (international version):
Better SoC, also quad core but the HK-MG technology means significantly battery saving Vs NVIDIAs solution
Better GPU
Better battery capacity
Battery removable
Micro SD slot with exFAT compatibility
Likely much better sound quality given Wolfson DAC (I have the One X now and it's sound is passable, not a patch on the S1 I used to own)
Better GPS with GLONASS
Much better video capture (stills quality still unknown, but GSMarena preview makes me tend to think the S3 will best the One X there)
It hardly boils down to design and TW Vs Sense (S3 loses on both counts, but since most here won't use the stock launcher regardless the second point counts for a lot less than it will for the general consumer).
KingArthas88 said:
Hi all guys.
i have to buy a new phone. i actually own SGS1 and i am quite happy with it.
i just want to know... wich one should i choose? i love both. maybe i like more htc for disegn and sense. but i think SGS3 is more powerfull and got more things i like for example the rgb notify led, bigger battery(and i can extract it) and MicroSD. i dun really care about cameras. so.. give me your opnion ^^
thx all for help!
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Here's my opinion OP, if you want the best designed phone, you like sense, you want to spend less money then go for the one x. If you want something more reliable, better battery, memory expandable and an very smooth user experience go with the S3. That's really what it comes down to.
KingArthas88 said:
Hi all guys.
i have to buy a new phone. i actually own SGS1 and i am quite happy with it.
i just want to know... wich one should i choose? i love both. maybe i like more htc for disegn and sense. but i think SGS3 is more powerfull and got more things i like for example the rgb notify led, bigger battery(and i can extract it) and MicroSD. i dun really care about cameras. so.. give me your opnion ^^
thx all for help!
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I recommend you to go for SGS 3
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thx all for reply especially NZtechfreak that what i was looking for maybe if i see a gs3 in real i will like the design too and as you said i will probably change rom so i dun care of sense or tw.
Htc One X, or cheap plastic phone. Then phones are similar.
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been having quality issues with mine..love the phone it nice but its going back..getting the GS3. plus i have a 32GB thats not being used..
it all depends on user..
Since you are happy with GS1, most probably you will happy will GS3 too. If you think you like HOX designed, let me assure you that is not worth sacrificing removable battery, sd card slot and overall features which GS3 is indeed better than HOX. Anyway, wait until you are able to hold the real device on your hand before deciding.
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HTC One X
Don't choose white one x if you wear jeans, apparently.
Samsung's white plastic should be fine (booyah).
If you want a real quality flagship smartphone to experience go with SGS3.
My thoughts (not going to help you, OP - sorry, lol):
Whichever is available with AWS (so I may have to wait for a US/Can variant). OR, whenever T-Mo finally refarms their 1900 MHz band for HSPA+.
Barring that, I'm torn, too. For me, I'd buy the One X if they would have added a micro SD slot. It doesn't matter if it's the S4 or the Tegra 3 ... both seem hot, but I'm leaning towards the Tegra version only because the dev community would be larger there.
I would have liked a removable battery, but it's not as big of a deal as no micro SD.
I'd buy the Galaxy S3 if they would have put better thought to the design. TW is just "okay". Lots of features make me worry that there may be unforeseen things that can go wrong. Plus, I'm siding towards the HTC's camera app over the TW one.
I would have to pick up the SGS3 and also play with the camera app first hand to make a decision. Also, I'd like to see a real camera review between the HOX, SGS3, and the iPhone 4S.
The software/camera app may be a moot point if/when the OpenDesign feature pack for CM9 becomes a reality. HOpefully it's an addon pack so that users who don't want all that fluff can continue to use a clean CM9.
EDIT: I want to add that if the HTC EVO 4G LTE was a pentaband HSPA+ phone, I would have bought one by now. Seriously, the only thing I feel that is strongly missing the microSD.
I am looking at buying the following phone which is released on 31 October pre-sale price is around £132 or $209 goes up in price a fair bit after this date so I dont have long.
ELEPHONE P3000S 5-INCH 4G LTE MTK6592 6290 1.7GHZ OCTA-CORE SMARTPHONE
I know little about phones but am updating my old and slow Samsung Galaxy Ace as the 2 yr contract is near the end.
I started looking at the
Blackview Crown review- 5inch Octa core Android 4.4 Smartphone 2GB Ram 16GB Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/blackview-crown-review-5inch-octa-core-t2844265
Then I found something a little better which was this
Elephone G6 - 5.0" IPS screen, MT6592 1.7GHz with fingerprint scanner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/elephone-g6-5-0-ips-screen-mt6592-1-t2885603
But I have come across the Elephone 3000s which looks better still for just a little more expense no review or mention on this site
I understand little about the tech stuff I am after a reasonable budget smart phone I dont use them for games just the standard apps like tunein, catchup, twitter, dropbox etc.
By making this post I was hoping someone with a little more knowledge about phones could confirm this is a good mobile I like the fact its 4g as I intend to keep this for a few yrs.
I am in the UK and will be using the Three network I think this is compatible.
Any thoughts are most welcome.
Cheers
Ian
Hi, I was monitoring this phone too because I believe this is the best bang for the bucks at the moment. No other phone on the market, at this price, offers you the LTE, fingerprint scanner for improved security and, last but not least, NFC capability.
If you, like me, tend to buy a product that has to last for a couple of years at least, well this phone seems to be perfect but:
- don't be in rush, since chinaphones normally sport lots of bugs, at least at the beginning
- we need to be sure people here will support it
- its radio capability is the best ever seen around for a while (in fact, it has the excellend 3g coverage on the 900 mhz band and EVEN the 800 mhz band for LTE/4g) but we have yet to see if these data are confirmed. More, its LTE is class 4, which means it is able of speeds up to 100 mbps while class 6 LTE phones are able to reach 150 mbps and more
The battery seems good indeed, but what about the gps? Road navigation is a must and I need it to be of maximum reliability, so we need to be sure it works.
Finally, if you decide to buy it, take it rooted cause in case you need some mods, especially on the gps side, it will be easier to perform.
Let us know if you go for it.
P6000 will be goog
panfire said:
I am looking at buying the following phone which is released on 31 October pre-sale price is around £132 or $209 goes up in price a fair bit after this date so I dont have long.
ELEPHONE P3000S 5-INCH 4G LTE MTK6592 6290 1.7GHZ OCTA-CORE SMARTPHONE
I know little about phones but am updating my old and slow Samsung Galaxy Ace as the 2 yr contract is near the end.
I started looking at the
Blackview Crown review- 5inch Octa core Android 4.4 Smartphone 2GB Ram 16GB Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/blackview-crown-review-5inch-octa-core-t2844265
Then I found something a little better which was this
Elephone G6 - 5.0" IPS screen, MT6592 1.7GHz with fingerprint scanner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/elephone-g6-5-0-ips-screen-mt6592-1-t2885603
But I have come across the Elephone 3000s which looks better still for just a little more expense no review or mention on this site
I understand little about the tech stuff I am after a reasonable budget smart phone I dont use them for games just the standard apps like tunein, catchup, twitter, dropbox etc.
By making this post I was hoping someone with a little more knowledge about phones could confirm this is a good mobile I like the fact its 4g as I intend to keep this for a few yrs.
I am in the UK and will be using the Three network I think this is compatible.
Any thoughts are most welcome.
Cheers
Ian
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I think Elephone P6000 will be a good choice.
I just received my P3000s, I'll let you know in a week.
Don't buy this model
I own the 3gb/64 version with 4.4. After 2 weeks usages, i am not able to use the phone because of touchscreen issues.
Also the Sim1 slot is not fitting, you need to use sim2 slot.
Many people having the "ghost spot" issue.
See the official forums:
http://bbs.elephone.hk/thread-3175-1-1.html#.VVmk5ruqpBc
If the problems with the touchscreen gets fixed, its a good phone.
panfire said:
I am looking at buying the following phone which is released on 31 October pre-sale price is around £132 or $209 goes up in price a fair bit after this date so I dont have long.
ELEPHONE P3000S 5-INCH 4G LTE MTK6592 6290 1.7GHZ OCTA-CORE SMARTPHONE
I know little about phones but am updating my old and slow Samsung Galaxy Ace as the 2 yr contract is near the end.
I started looking at the
Blackview Crown review- 5inch Octa core Android 4.4 Smartphone 2GB Ram 16GB Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/blackview-crown-review-5inch-octa-core-t2844265
Then I found something a little better which was this
Elephone G6 - 5.0" IPS screen, MT6592 1.7GHz with fingerprint scanner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/elephone-g6-5-0-ips-screen-mt6592-1-t2885603
But I have come across the Elephone 3000s which looks better still for just a little more expense no review or mention on this site
I understand little about the tech stuff I am after a reasonable budget smart phone I dont use them for games just the standard apps like tunein, catchup, twitter, dropbox etc.
By making this post I was hoping someone with a little more knowledge about phones could confirm this is a good mobile I like the fact its 4g as I intend to keep this for a few yrs.
I am in the UK and will be using the Three network I think this is compatible.
Any thoughts are most welcome.
Cheers
Ian
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Also the Sim1 slot is not fitting, you need to use sim2 slot.
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I had the same problem.
Seems to be a manufacturing defect.
I had to bend it open with a small screw driver, then I managed to squeeze the SIM card in, and it works.
I'm having other problems, though - I have a new LG Watch Urbane smartwatch that constantly is loosing connection with the phone, and I suspect it is the Bluetooth (and wifi) radio on the phone that is unstable, because I often also loose connection with my home and office wifi.
Yes, it could have been a good phone for the price, but I'm already looking for a replacement
Maybe I'll try to find a Lollipop ROM for it to see if that solves anything.
while the price might be attractive for the specs, I really regret buying this phone.
The compass does not work and instead of fixing it, elephone did jack sh*t.
This issue is all over the forums and they just ignore it basically.
There are quite some bugs in the software, the battery life is poor and the build quality is not really good.
Where a good manufacturer like ZTE or Lenovo would fix issues, they do not.
It is just another manufacturer with which you can be lucky or unlucky.
I am staying away from the brand.
Check Lenovo, ZTE, Umi and Xiaomi for better engineered hardware and better software support.
And keep an eye on Android One when it comes to open source.
http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-huawei-mediapad-x2
1920x1200 7" display
LTE
speculatrix said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/hands-huawei-mediapad-x2
1920x1200 7" display
LTE
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This is lovely; I like it a lot.I wonder what the price will be though for each version?
Very interesting indeed!
I decided the Z3 tablet is a bit much for me as a phone but this one could be the one if it gets any dev behind it and a good screen of course.
Agreed about whether a hacker community forms around it.
Before I buy a device, I check XDA and Modaco to see whether anyone else is working on it.
Hmmm, the SoC used has a Mali GPU, but I don't know anything about the CPU
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Mediapad X2 boasts an "ultra" octa-core, 64-bit Kirin 930 chipset clocked in at 2.0Ghz
The development for Huawei are pathetic at best.. I have ascend mate 1 & 2. Benchmarks are ok but real life use is pretty laggy. I gave up on the company. Look at their flagship, the mate 7. It's out for a while but there's still no custom rom if I am not wrong..
For me there is more to XZU than just the screen size, be it the extra sensitivity or the looks, on these grounds we should rather wait for the real successor sony is supposedly working on
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For me there is more to XZU than just the screen size, be it the extra sensitivity or the looks, on these grounds we should rather wait for the real successor sony is supposedly working on
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Agree:good:
I am open to other manufacturers working on 7-8 inch devices but in order to be a viable replacement, some things are necessary:
1. Snapdragon 810 or 820
2. 3-4 GB RAM
3. 32-128 GB internal storage
4. MicroSDXC slot
5. 6.5-8 inch display with 2K resolution or higher
6. Vanilla Android or a lightly skinned version (Sony or Motorola style)
7. Developer friendliness with decent ROM support
8. Adequate camera (12 MP is perfectly fine)
9. Support for an external camera module (DSC-QX10 et al)
It would be great with a keyboard flipcover accessory as well.
A device without microSD slot and a lack of ROMs would fail to replace the Ultra in a proper way. The same goes for heavily skinned Android implementations or a lack of hardware standardization (a lot of different ROM incompatible versions).
The Huawei MediaPad X2 could be a "replacement" provided decent ROM support and similar LTE bands as the Ultra but I am not sure about those things.
I am quite sure that a viable "replacement" to the Ultra will be either a Sony device or something from a Chinese manufacturer. I still hope for an Oppo or Xiaomi since I think it is those two companies that would be able to actually tick the boxes properly if Sony would let us down with a Z4 Ultra. Similar hardware as the new Z4 Tablet would be great.
For me it's about manageability and think my Zu is just about manageable in the hand. I am aware others see it as a bit of a freak when they consider what's acceptable as their phone/daily driver but I like that it blurs the line of whats acceptable as a phone or tablet and I like that for me it's both...The Zu is my phone when I need to make calls text etc add to that the convenience of probably the best Web browsing experience on any device I have ever used with phone capability, decent battery, powerful innards, then let me at it-i say!!
Let the naysayers nay.
However the Huawei pad while spec wise is great it just seems to push that boundary of what I would consider manageable as a Phone.
I enjoy the tall slender ergonomics of the Zu but the Huawei just looks too wide and tablet-y for what I would consider manageable...I do like the smaller bezels tho
Less than a quarter inch taller and half inch wider, has an sd slot and the processor is supposed to be 16 nm die size similar to Apple.A9 chip.
scpion said:
The development for Huawei are pathetic at best. I gave up on the company.
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It's all because it's ''made in China'' .
Con500 said:
For me it's about manageability and think my Zu is just about manageable in the hand. I am aware others see it as a bit of a freak
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Lol, you just reminded me. Several days back I was ordering a Chicken Twister Meal from some fast food restaurant called SFC (Southern Fried Chicken) .
Anyway I placed my order and took a seat since it needed time to prepare. Wife calls and I answer and we start chatting...
I noticed the two Filipino women who took my order were both whispering to each other whilst looking at me and were laughing...
Needless to say I know exactly why they were laughing. They saw me speaking on such a huge phone which wasn't normal for them
and it really made them laugh...
I didn't give a $hit and continued. Other times whilst on the phone, I've had looks/hard stares and in some cases women approach me and ask what phone I have, model and size. There have been many stares especially when taking the phone out my pocket whilst on the train. Half the cabin are staring wondering what phone you have and shocked at it's huge size.
When people do give funny looks I couldn't care less especially because of another thing I saw. On several occasions, I've even seen people talking on 8-10" tablets!!! They were not using earphones, the phone was on their ear, now that looks a lot funnier than my 6.4" Xperia Z Ultra...
Another candidate
http://androidheadlines.com/2015/03/mwc-2015-hands-ztes-high-end-phablet-nubia-x6.html
Personally prefer how the x2 look, but 2015 is turning out to be a promising year for big phablet lover
Hilmhaz said:
http://androidheadlines.com/2015/03/mwc-2015-hands-ztes-high-end-phablet-nubia-x6.html
Personally prefer how the x2 look, but 2015 is turning out to be a promising year for big phablet lover
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Indeed I prefer the x2 as well. I mean, if I am moving from the Ultra I rather do it to a bigger phone but not so sure about the chipset of the x2. I wish it was the Snapdragon 810.
Also, on the ZTE, well, it is the same size as my Ultra so the only way for me to upgrade would be if it was some better looking screen (darker blacks etc) and replaceable batteries. I guess I am happy enough with the Ultra that I can be picky
I don't trust these chinese manufactures.
It will be stuck on the same Android Version for ages, with next to no development.
I have had both the Huawei Ascend Mate7 with an Octa Core Kirin 925 @1.8GHz and the Huawei MediaPad X1 with a Quad Core VR91 @1.6GHz.
The X1 was just too slow and laggy but other than that it was a great device. It looks very nice and build quality was comparable to an iPhone 5 or 6. Of course it's big but I used it as a phone and had no issues with it.
The Mate7 was too small for my taste but performance wise I had no issues. It was comparable to the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 in that regard.
The MediaPad X2 uses a Kirin 930 @2.0GHz and has Lollipop so I have no doubt it will not be a laggy device.
With regard to ROMs, if you install another launcher the Huawei software is bearable. It's not like TouchWiz. I am looking forward to getting the X2 and if it can be rooted I think I will be satisfied. Hopefully Huawei will come out with a proper European version without the Chinese stuff on it.
Hilmhaz said:
http://androidheadlines.com/2015/03/mwc-2015-hands-ztes-high-end-phablet-nubia-x6.html
Personally prefer how the x2 look, but 2015 is turning out to be a promising year for big phablet lover
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Have been tracking this device (x6 with 3GB RAM & 128gb) at least for the past 6-7 months as I was getting restless for new phone (I change phones every 3 months). Since there was no release date on sight, I sold my XZU, bought Lumia 1520 but found it small for my taste (But loved Windows OS; one for future if they launch with 6.2+ screen size) so sold it off after 1 month and re bought XZU again!
Have been tracking this phone in below website where the Customer care is promising launch dates (3GB+128gb) but nothing has been done in almost 6 months.
http://www.nubiamobileshop.com/nubi...pdragon-801-2gb-32gb-13-0mp-camera-white.html
However, if it launches for around $400 (which is not going to happen as 2gb version is around $450 and 3gb one will around $700), I would definitely look into it as Mediapad X2 looks too wide and will be difficult to hold.
Definitely interested in this device, but I wonder what the price will be. Hard to compete with the Ultra since it can be had for less than 300.
ZTE Nubia X6
Snapdragon 801
6,44" fullhd display
3 gb ram
32 / 64 / 128 gb
lte, bluetooth 4.0, nfc, wi-fi abgn, infrared
4500 mah battery
Hilmhaz said:
2015 is turning out to be a promising year for big phablet lover
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What planet are you living on... ? (for clarification phablet means AT LEAST 6in. Or bigger...)
What do you guys think? I was looking to buy a used phone to replace my LG G2 16GB, there is a note 3 in black 32GB qualcomm sd800 (kind the frame is kinda ****ed up a bit but that doesn't bother me) with 18 months of use, and there's someone selling a Galaxy Alpha for a little bit under the Note 3s price also in black, 4 months of use (or the darkest color the alpha is available in) 32GB exynos version.
I've done my homework and the Alpha honestly has 0 battery life compared to the note, which was something I wasn't looking forward to, but then again, finger print sensor, newer device... I don't know, I'm stuck between these.
What would you pick?
MikeTheBlueFox said:
What do you guys think? I was looking to buy a used phone to replace my LG G2 16GB, there is a note 3 in black 32GB qualcomm sd800 (kind the frame is kinda ****ed up a bit but that doesn't bother me) with 18 months of use, and there's someone selling a Galaxy Alpha for a little bit under the Note 3s price also in black, 4 months of use (or the darkest color the alpha is available in) 32GB exynos version.
I've done my homework and the Alpha honestly has 0 battery life compared to the note, which was something I wasn't looking forward to, but then again, finger print sensor, newer device... I don't know, I'm stuck between these.
What would you pick?
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I was in the same dilemma, I got the galaxy alpha on eBay brand new for $260, so I went with that, you can always buy a spare battery or get the extended battery kit, really depends what you want, I got the alpha because I'd rather have a new device than a used one
Yeah I also went with the Alpha, I don't really like it's battery performance, but it's an amazing phone nonetheless. Someone wants to trade with me, they'll give me the S5 for the Alpha because they needed a phone for work, and the S5 is too big for the guy's uniform so he carries around an S3 at work.
I think I won't regret it since it has basically the same functionality as the Alpha, but with better battery life, rom support and a bigger screen. (which actually is terrible for me, this 4.7 inch screen will never do, I'm more of a Note person myself.)
my suggest is Exynos Alfa m8,I thinks is 30% better on battery & 20% better on CPU then 850A
can anyone offer opinions or advice?
im reading there is no sd card option, does the dual sim tray not support it?
42o247 said:
can anyone offer opinions or advice?
im reading there is no sd card option, does the dual sim tray not support it?
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No SD card but the phone is very very good for this price
venezolano69 said:
No SD card but the phone is very very good for this price
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thanks
42o247 said:
can anyone offer opinions or advice?
im reading there is no sd card option, does the dual sim tray not support it?
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I did not use reminders note 3 pro but what do u you lack on this phone. Le 2 max has nut 3.5 mm audio jack, no SD card slot. In my opinion it would be only cpu upgrade.
If I help you please express it.
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thanks
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The Le Max 2 has more RAM, a much faster SoC, better camera, better display. For $250 it's a no brainer, and it's gonna be a massive upgrade over the Redmi Note 3 Pro.
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The Le Max 2 has more RAM, a much faster SoC, better camera, better display. For $250 it's a no brainer, and it's gonna be a massive upgrade over the Redmi Note 3 Pro.
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Plus quickcharge 3.0, faster UFS2.0 storage and faster DDR4 RAM. Arguably better build too.
im think about getting the 6gb model when it drops below $$300
42o247 said:
im think about getting the 6gb model when it drops below $$300
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Honestly don't think the extra RAM will make any difference. Never come close to not having enough RAM with 4GB. But it's worth the extra spend just to get 64GB storage instead of 32GB.
People keep talking about the lack of 3.5 mm. The phone comes with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter and it outputs great sound, so what is the issue?
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Honestly don't think the extra RAM will make any difference. Never come close to not having enough RAM with 4GB. But it's worth the extra spend just to get 64GB storage instead of 32GB.
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Fully agreed. 4GB will be enough even after 1 year from now, but 32GB will not be if you store videos/music on the phone. 4GB/64GB is the best option in my opinion, regardless of brand/phone.
And if you are willing to wait enough, maybe you can get Pro3 for this amount. The 0.2" for the smaller screen make it much easier to handle (I've had 1s before Le Max2), the build quality seems better as per the reviews and the gold (closer to true gold) color is easier to get, same as the rose gold for the Le Max2. When I bought it (a month after release), the grey option was quite hard to find, and a few months later, the price dropped to ~250$ while I've paid 400$ for it.
I upgraded from Redmi Note 3 Pro to Le Max 2. I agree with most of what others wrote.
Le Max 2 is such a high quality device. Got 4Gb Ram version and am so happy with my decision. Using CN stock rom and it works so good that I don't have any intention to flash custom Roms or enabling root access. It's that good of a device for my needs. In all aspects and functions I use daily.
Hope I helped. Cheers
I would not swap. Simply because of software. I am really angry at myself for jumping the gun on this phone really early without knowing how the software will be like. the official firmware lacks and all custom firmware doesnt support all of the nice hardware the phone has.
If I could decide today, I would not buy it again.
Would like to know what the issues are that people have with the eui software. Almost every reviewer seems to slate it without giving any concrete examples of what they find so wrong with it other than "There's no app drawer" or "It has a useless live TV button" or "The quick settings have been moved to the multitasking tray at the bottom". Well, the first two are just related to the stock launcher. If you don't like that, it takes about three seconds to install a launcher more to your liking. Not an issue worth complaining about. As for the quick settings being in a different place, frankly who gives a damn. It takes a day or two to get used to and then you can get on with using it pretty much exactly the same as ever.
I also don't understand why people complain. The software is mature an everything works stable every day of use 24/7.
I respect those that prefer different ROMs and yet coming from other phones - Nubia z7 mini, Redmi Note 3 Pro - I got tired of flashing, modding and meddling with my phone.
As it is right now - LeMax 2 is the best phone for the money. All those worldwide working band frequencies, amazing display, ultra fast storage, memory and CPU/GPU, stellar sound quality and two satisfactory cameras.
If you want to throw money for a device that will perform mostly the same functions for more money - then go away and do it. This is a Smartphone and its primary function is to perform phonecalls so every other function you get should be considered a bonus.
Buy more expensive brands and pay for their marketing campaigns included in the price. All top brand phones cost around 160 USD to mass produce. Why pay more for a thing that will become "old" in 6 months or less?
I bought it to do phonecalls and the hardware and software performance is excellent. No letdowns whatsoever.
Need a camera - buy a dedicated one, need better software - build your own ROM etc.
OP asked if this would be a good trade from a lower tier device and it definitely would be a step up in every way.
I know as I sold RMN3 Pro to get Le X2.