dub Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 So this Alcatel Idol 3 (4.7") has probably the best speakers I've had on a phone, longest battery, brightest screen. Camera is pretty weak but with a phone at £170 I really can't complain. Not out in the UK yet I don't think, but if you lot are ever thinking of buying a cheap Android this would definitely be a recommendation.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greens Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've stuck it out as long as I can but my N4 is finally dying. Need something short term before all the new flagships drop. Briefly looked at the idol 3 online today, thought it was bigger than 4.7" unless it comes in 2 sizes? Is it stock android? Nexus 6 had a price drop to £303 for the 32gb but was back up to £400 when I checked. The One Plus Two specs are looking good, apparently will have a more premium build. If the new nexus don't deliver that will probably be my main cop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Yeah there's 2 sizes. 4.7" version is lower specs but still works nice. 5.5" is like $50 more or something like that. Its just my interim phone until I can get a proper flagship. Like you I'll probably be looking at the next Nexus v the next OnePlus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPR Dee Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 You looked at the ASUS Zenphone 2 dub? I'm eyeing it but its Intel so ROM development is air, its ASUS so OS updates will take years, but 64GB 64 bit quad core processor dual sim 1080p screen 4GB RAM 4G Charges to 60% in 40 minutes Costs 250 You know what, I've just typed this all out and suddenly the ROM issue isn't that big, I think the boot loader has been unlocked, all I need is stock 5.1 or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPR Dee Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 And it has a mkcro SD slot for some reason Nah fuck off I just talked myself into this phone Already have the Nvidia shield tablet for my web and video needs, would be so calm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've jumped off the Android train As someone that likes the latest tech It's too hard to keep up Had my iPhone 6 for 6 months now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 yeah Zenfone is decent, most comparisons are between the Idol and Zenfone as the best phone in that price range, performance wise Zenfone wins but for battery, brightness, speakers and looks the Idol wins - most reviews have Zenfone winning overall its not stock but its pretty close: custom lockscreen (start certain apps), task manager lets you clear all apps, and the phone is reverseable because it has mics on both side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPR Dee Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Yeah battery is the next big thing for me after OS updates and dev support But it has quick charge 2.0, I have a QC2.0 charger in my car even a 10 min drove would give decent juice Not brothers about speakers but brightness could be an issue, although the moto x has its own brightness issues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp* Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I've jumped off the Android train As someone that likes the latest tech It's too hard to keep up Had my iPhone 6 for 6 months now The choice you have with Android at all price ranges is actually nuts. From your Moto E/G to Zenfones/Oneplus to Samsung/LG/HTC Throw in some ever improving Chinese phones, I cant even decide these days. If I had the money I would seriously change phones every few months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPR Dee Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 What I'm saying, but I ain't got time for that, that's why the Zenphone us calm, that storage won't run out, new processor. If I could flash a new ROM every few months like a nexus I'd love that Our I may wait, rumour is there's 2 nexus devices this year, big and small Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YFSD Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Just got my iD contract through No coverage in my house when the coverage checker said there would be My EE 3G speeds are currently faster than the iD 4G speeds. Gonna give it another day before I back it probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 OnePlus doing an AMA about the 1+2 https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3cos0m/oneplus_amaa_preoneplus_2_launch_edition/ no juicy info but: better battery, smaller build, better camera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorwickham Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Samsung galaxy s5 decent? can get one for £210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 definitely sounds like a worthy purchase but its the sort of phone you'd want to take a look at and make sure you want first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shower Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Anyone selling an iPhone 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Cake Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Anyone selling an iPhone 6 Looking for one aswell Possibly swap for S5 with money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Diskenth Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Anyone selling an iPhone 6 Looking for one aswell Possibly swap for S5 with money Check AV forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shower Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Anyone selling an iPhone 6Looking for one aswell Possibly swap for S5 with money Literally wanna do the same thing I see one in a shop for 380 16gb is that steep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QPR Dee Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Samsung galaxy s5 decent? can get one for £210 You can get oneplus one for around that price new on amazon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorwickham Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Samsung galaxy s5 decent? can get one for £210 You can get oneplus one for around that price new on amazon What is oneplus one bro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dub Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 best app for finding ATMs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dub Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 want to see how the camera's improved will be waiting until the Nexus drops before I cop my next model anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 want to see how the camera's improved will be waiting until the Nexus drops before I cop my next model anyhow he did a camra review a wk ago 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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