It was ridiculously cheap so I got it. It's fine except for the heating thing.
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Android |OT6| Huawei or the iWay [Nobody Reads Edition]
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It was ridiculously cheap so I got it. It's fine except for the heating thing.
Nikodemos
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The Z5C is roughly equal to several other newer phones with stronger SoCs due to the very low res (720p) display. 820 flagships with wtfpwnHD displays need to push out on average about 4x the amount of pixels with only about 2.2x more processing power. Also, it's better than pretty much any other 810 phone, processing-wise.
But yeah, I wouldn't recommend any other 810 phone (even less an 808), save maybe for the Lumias to dedicated MS fans.
Though Sony need to be more proactive with firmware fixes. Lollipop busted WiFi sleep and they did nothing. Marshmallow busted STAMINA and they're apparently still working on it.
The Faceless Master
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right, it's been a built in feature on Snapdragon SoC's for a while.
lots of the things US carriers do make no sense.
So my Z1 compact is on its way out. I found the Huawei P8 Lite unlocked new for £90 - good purchase? I will be using nova launcher so won't see the horrible looking interface.
Seems like a nice phone build wise at least.
I don't need anything special in a phone so mid-tier is good for me.
Seems like a nice phone build wise at least.
I don't need anything special in a phone so mid-tier is good for me.
Loving the phone! Thankfully, my sim card from my iphone 6 didn't get damaged so things went smoothly. The phone's UI is amazing. It has enough of a balance between my old iphone and android that I figured it out in just a few minutes. The speed of the phone is faster than my iphone 6, so that was unexpected. Plex seems to work better as well on this phone. I'm thankful that I didn't experience the camera prior to the end of April update because it's very snappy now. There is no slow down to anything.
So, I have no complaints about the transition to android so far. We will see as time goes.
Apparently the camera(s) on the Huawei P9 is pretty legit, even though video is kinda mediocre.
Saiyan-Rox
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Damn the S7 edge in titanium is so fucking pretty holy shit the only thing stopping me getting one is the software
The only thing that's stopping me from getting titanium is how reflective the bezels are.
Saiyan-Rox
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I actually never noticed that but I loved the overall look of that phone
I never noticed it until I saw one in real life. It's super reflective. Black is the only one that looks fine to me.
Jzero
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I have this one and it works with quick charge on my 6P with a Type-C to Type-C cable
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018K7LHBU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
I don't know anything about benchmarks and things for phones, but is there even a matchup between the BB Priv and the GS7? I'm gonna be getting a new phone in two weeks (posted earlier about the GS7 when I thought I my contract was up) and I only recently found out about the Priv. I like the idea of the physical keyboard but if everything else is shitty on the Priv, I'll just stick to getting a GS7. I also don't want to risk getting a phone that's not gonna get updates, but I guess that's more on the carrier.
S7 is much better
The Priv is solid. It's a snapdragon 808, doesn't overheat and is plenty fast enough. They've been the fastest in security updates, although not in OS updates. They're just updating to marshmallow now. Their take on android is pretty great actually, it looks fairly stock but has some great modifications. Keyboard is a fairly personal thing. I liked it but felt it was a tad narrow coming from a spacious BB Passport.
The S7 has speed, looks and camera going for it. I don't personally like the fragile design or touchwiz. Depends what your priorities are, I would suggest you try if you can.
Jigolo
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Ulefone Future has to be the best bang for buck phone out there right now, at 180 for the preorder.
Them bezeless sides
Exactly how it should be. Now put front facing speakers on the bezels and you're golden
Ulefone Future has to be the best bang for buck phone out there right now, at €180 for the preorder.
Them bezeless sides
fingerprint sensor on the side yet separate from the power button... interesting decision.
looks damn cool though
edit: looks like it's going to end up at $270. early pre-orders were cheaper at $200 but those are sold out
The Faceless Master
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Ulefone Future has to be the best bang for buck phone out there right now, at €180 for the preorder.
Them bezeless sides
because the Sharp Aquos phones sold gangbusters...
not to mention the last few times a non-Sharp device looked like that in promo shots, they were shopped.
BoboBrazil
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Doesn't look like it right now. Usually the unlocked one is the international version though, so you get an exynos processor instead of snapdragon 820 and you won't get wifi calling or samsung pay.
Jigolo
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Yep
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Unan...6-Ultra-gets-leaked-with-specs-in-tow_id80811
I am surprised this phone isn't out yet. Like the Ulefone this is a step in the right direction, make the top and bottom bezel smaller & add speakers. In a sense the S7 edge is the same but it just curves a lot more.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Unan...6-Ultra-gets-leaked-with-specs-in-tow_id80811
I am surprised this phone isn't out yet. Like the Ulefone this is a step in the right direction, make the top and bottom bezel smaller & add speakers. In a sense the S7 edge is the same but it just curves a lot more.
osiris3355
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That phone was only available on Sprint lol
The Faceless Master
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so 1 more carrier than the Ulefone Future?
osiris3355
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Which means it will tank even harder. Nothing to do with the screen/bezels or phone quality.
The Faceless Master
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actual bezels ain't terrible but that last pic was definitely shopped
brotkasten
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Have you guys even seen the back of that phone? It's hideous.
longdi
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Yap and s7e continues to beast it. I come to appreciate the curved screen even though I have accidental presses and sites with menus at the edges are a bit of pita.
But at least I can get a 5.5" screen that is more than manageable with one hand and I get to chat up with some girls asking about how this phone goes.
Vinterbird
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I need help from the Android community.
Google Maps is driving me bonkers. I've set my phone language to my local country language (Danish) in the hope of getting local turn-by-turn voice navigation in Google Maps.
Here's the thing, I don't get voice navigation. Google Maps just says "Ding" whenever I'm supposed to stop, turn or do something.
So the conclusion would be, that there is no support for turn-by-turn in my language.
But. If I remove all updates to Google Maps and start a navigation route, I get voiced turn-by-turn navigation like everything worked as intended. Then Google Maps updates and I'm back to "Dings" whenever I want to go somewhere.
I should note, that this only happens when I want biking turn-by-turn. When it is car navigation, it's fully voiced in my local language.
So, is my phone funky, Google Maps or should I just factory reset everything?
Google Maps is driving me bonkers. I've set my phone language to my local country language (Danish) in the hope of getting local turn-by-turn voice navigation in Google Maps.
Here's the thing, I don't get voice navigation. Google Maps just says "Ding" whenever I'm supposed to stop, turn or do something.
So the conclusion would be, that there is no support for turn-by-turn in my language.
But. If I remove all updates to Google Maps and start a navigation route, I get voiced turn-by-turn navigation like everything worked as intended. Then Google Maps updates and I'm back to "Dings" whenever I want to go somewhere.
I should note, that this only happens when I want biking turn-by-turn. When it is car navigation, it's fully voiced in my local language.
So, is my phone funky, Google Maps or should I just factory reset everything?
Clear cache and delete data on the app.
Vinterbird
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Sadly didn't work. Still stuck with sounds instead of voices.
If I change the system language to English, then I get traditional voiced navigation, or of I do the above (remove all updates or change to Car).
crazy monkey
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It is just app. Have you tried here maps from nokia?
Eanan
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It looks like the iPhone 6. Hardly "hideous" now.
Heres a hands on wit the phone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wVbUw163QY
Ive preordered it anyway.
Vinterbird
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Nope, but I'll give it a go. But I would much rather use Google with its integrations into Calendar and Google Now.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Jazzy Network
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Man Tab S2 is so nice. It's incredibly light as well. The back feels nice too I wonder why they don't use that material on their phones?
it really is quite good. been on it for a few days now. only thing that still annoys me is when switching to a google keyboard language that's not part of the main one. the transition is jarring compared to the imbedded languages
I've praised this tablet a lot (which just got MM finally), and no one seems to really care. It's easily one of the best android tablets and was a great upgrade from my Nexus 7. I've also thought about what a phone made of this material, with the metal frame would be like.
The Faceless Master
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like a Note 4.
It has more of a soft touch feel compared to the Note 4
Jazzy Network
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Definitely feels better than the Note 4 back although the sides are very Note 4 esque.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Better than Fleksy? I guess I should check it out.
TBH Fleksy's GIF search function etc are awesome but typing on it sucks. For someone like me that types really fast, Fleksy can't keep up, keys are too small, etc. I love it but they need to tweak it a bit. Back to Google Keyboard I guess.
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