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[Q] Best place to buy generic android phones?

I've been looking at knockoff android phones from a couple of different sites. Being a nerdist that I am I thought about getting one of these generic phones to use as a multimedia device. I thought about getting one of the quadcore phablets to use since some of them are pretty cheap but I don't plan on using cell service with it. I'm stuck on Verizon so this is purely a small(ish) wifi media device.
I've looked at Android-sale.com and pandawill.com and wanted to know if anybody else knew of any other good sites to order from. I've seen a lot of posts about the Goodphone i5 in the general threads and saw the Goophone i9 up on Android-sale that looked interesting.
Can anybody recommend me a good site/phablet to order from. Preferably want a site that uses paypal since I don't trust giving cc info out to one of these websites? Thanks for the help.

Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1
I am highly recommend you to buy the Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1
Specs:
Unlocked Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1" HD Screen 1.5GHz quad-core 2GB Smartphone phone.
CPU & GPU:K3V2 Quad-core 1. 5G,16-core GPU.
Memory: RAM 2GB , ROM 8GB.
Screen: 6.1 inches IPS 1080P Full HD 1280 * 720 pixels.
Network: WCDMA + GSM, 8MP ,Android OS 4.1, battery 4050 mAh.
Really big battery , A large FHD IPS screen, SD memory expension slot, 2 gig of ram, 1.5 ghz quad-core and more...
http://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Ascend...8542&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=Hawaii+ascend+mate

Omer Slomovic said:
I am highly recommend you to buy the Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1
Specs:
Unlocked Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1" HD Screen 1.5GHz quad-core 2GB Smartphone phone.
CPU & GPU:K3V2 Quad-core 1. 5G,16-core GPU.
Memory: RAM 2GB , ROM 8GB.
Screen: 6.1 inches IPS 1080P Full HD 1280 * 720 pixels.
Network: WCDMA + GSM, 8MP ,Android OS 4.1, battery 4050 mAh.
Really big battery , A large FHD IPS screen, SD memory expension slot, 2 gig of ram, 1.5 ghz quad-core and more...
So this phone comes carrier unlocked from the manufacturer?
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dcr2k said:
Omer Slomovic said:
I am highly recommend you to buy the Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1
Specs:
Unlocked Huawei Ascend Mate 6.1" HD Screen 1.5GHz quad-core 2GB Smartphone phone.
CPU & GPU:K3V2 Quad-core 1. 5G,16-core GPU.
Memory: RAM 2GB , ROM 8GB.
Screen: 6.1 inches IPS 1080P Full HD 1280 * 720 pixels.
Network: WCDMA + GSM, 8MP ,Android OS 4.1, battery 4050 mAh.
Really big battery , A large FHD IPS screen, SD memory expension slot, 2 gig of ram, 1.5 ghz quad-core and more...
So this phone comes carrier unlocked from the manufacturer?
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Yes from the link I gave it's unlocked.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
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What's the best non-mainstream phablet to buy?

No Sonys, Samsungs, Apples or Nexus, what's the best phablet to buy? I'm thinking phablets like these
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhIrmP6gOgw

LeoNote4 said:
No Sonys, Samsungs, Apples or Nexus, what's the best phablet to buy? I'm thinking phablets like these
although is getting popular in a half year (especially in my country),
What about Oppo N1 (if you dont mind its being manufactured in China)
5.9" IPS display 1080p 377ppi
Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz x4 with Adreno 320
2GB ram
either 16GB or 32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which, is flip camera with 13MP with dual flash (LED)
also, back cover touch (acts as scroll, etc)
another from OPPO,
Oppo N3 (newer ver of N1)
Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz x4
Adreno 330
32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which is much more enhance camera, 16MP with OmniVision tech, same 2 led flash
same features as N1
(i guess phablet is a smartphone with more than 5" screen)
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Ikmalhidayat said:
LeoNote4 said:
No Sonys, Samsungs, Apples or Nexus, what's the best phablet to buy? I'm thinking phablets like these
although is getting popular in a half year (especially in my country),
What about Oppo N1 (if you dont mind its being manufactured in China)
5.9" IPS display 1080p 377ppi
Snapdragon 600 1.7GHz x4 with Adreno 320
2GB ram
either 16GB or 32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which, is flip camera with 13MP with dual flash (LED)
also, back cover touch (acts as scroll, etc)
another from OPPO,
Oppo N3 (newer ver of N1)
Snapdragon 801 2.3GHz x4
Adreno 330
32GB internal memory with microSD slot
unique feature, which is much more enhance camera, 16MP with OmniVision tech, same 2 led flash
same features as N1
(i guess phablet is a smartphone with more than 5" screen)
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That's one unique feature.
What would be China's top 3 phablets?
In the US it's
iPhone 6 Plus
Note 4
and no number 3
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Huawei named New Smartphones GR3 and GR5 [Launch in Feb-Mar 2016]

Two new (one high-end*and one budget) smartphones has been announced by Huawei named Huawei GR3 and Huawei GR5.
Both the smartphone equips with premium looks with all-metal unibody design and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop based Emotion UI 3.1 :thumbup: :thumbup:
Huawei GR3
Huawei GR3 features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display offering a pixel density of 294ppi and is powered by MediaTek MT6753T 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz paired with Mali-T720 GPU.
The device has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and also includes a microSD card slot for further expansion. The smartphone comes with hybrid SIM slot which offers it’s users to use microSD card instead of the second SIM. In the rear side of the smartphone it has a 13 camera with autofocus, LED flash and in the front side of the device it has a 5MP fixed focus camera for video chats and taking selfie.
The device equips with dual SIM dual standby. Connectivity wise the handset features 4G-LTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and microUSB 2.0 port and a 2200mAh battery which promised to offer an entire day on mixed usage. The dimensions of the smartphone are 143.5 x 71 x 7.6 mm weighs around 135 grams and will be available in Gold, Silver and Grey color options.
Huawei GR5
Huawei GR5 features a 5.5-inch (1080×1920 pixels) full-HD IPS display offering a pixel density of 401ppi and protected with Corning Gorilla Glass and is powered by Snapdragon 616 64-bit octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with Adreno 405 GPU for the lag free performance of the device.
In the rear side of the device it has a 13MP camera with f/2.0 aperture, LED flash and in the front side of the device it has a 5MP camera for taking personal selfie. The smartphone comes with hybrid SIM slot which offers it’s users to use microSD card instead of the second SIM.The handset equips withdual sim dual standby and also includes a fingerprint sensor for enhanced security.
The smartphone has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage and also comes with microSD card support for further expansion. Connectivity wise the handset features 4G-LTE, GPS/A-GPS, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi and microUSB port and a 3000mAh battery and also supports Quick Charge 2.0 technology.
The dimensions of the device measure 151.3 x 76.3 x 8.15 mm weighs around 158 grams and comes in Gold, Silver and Gray color options.
It is expected that both the smartphone will be launched officially in coming days before April-May 2016.. Lets see Whats Coming up.

Please suggest device(also posted in device suggestion thread) in India

Guys I'm on a tight budget here $300 to be exact and i finalized two devices anyone please suggest which will be the best i'll provide their specs too
The 1st device is Mi Max(or better known in India as Mi Max Prime)
Its Specs Are
Snapdragon 652 Octa-Core Processor clocked at 1.8Ghz containing
4x A53 Cores
4x A72 Cores (This is new and fast, that's for sure)
Adreno 510 GPU
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
128GB of Internal Storage
6.44'' of Massive Display
Hybrid Dual SIM Device with expandable upto 128GB
Gorilla Glass 4 or 3(don't eactly know) IPS LCD with ~342ppi fullHD Display
Camera- Don't really matter for me but its 16MP (low light is bad but natural or ample light photos are good
Device link for Mi Max on Mi.com
Device Link om GSMArena
The 2nd device is Oneplus 2
Its Specs Are
Snapdragon 810 Octa-Core Processor clocked at 1.8Ghz containing
4x A53 Cores
4x A57 Cores
Adreno 430 GPU
4GB LPDDR4 RAM
64GB of Internal Storage
5.5'' of Massive Display
Dual SIM Device with no expandable storage option
Gorilla Glass 3 IPS LCD with ~401ppi fullHD Display
Camera- Don't really matter for me but its 13MP with laser autofocus and OIS(Optical Image Stabilization)
Device link for One plus on oneplus.net
Device Link om GSMArena
I want a device from them and my needs consist of reading, playing games(playing MCOC, Assasin's Creed: Identity and similar others). Here in India both are prized the same as of now so please help me choose

U can go for mi max.

H955 vs F510

Hi All,
my wife using H955, and is lovely phone, I would like to get one for myself, but prefer 3gb ram, I find one on ebay but is F510, what is really difference, and will be find for O2 in UK for 4G? In description saying is got LTE 800, but |I want to be sure and looking for some advice and help, many thanks..
Here is Description from ebay website:
Specification
NETWORK Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE 800 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600
(Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
Pls check with your Network Provider the Compatibility before you buy!
LAUNCH Announced 2015, January
Status Available. Released 2015, February
BODY Dimensions 149.1 x 75.3 x 7.1-9.4 mm
Weight 152 g (5.36 oz)
Build Curved body and display
SIM Micro-SIM
DISPLAY Type Curved P-OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 5.5 inches (~73.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (~403 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
PLATFORM OS Android OS, v5.0.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810
CPU Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A57
GPU Adreno 430
MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 128 GB
Internal 32 GB, 3 GB RAM
CAMERA Primary 13 MP, f/2.4, laser autofocus, OIS, dual-LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR
Video [email protected], [email protected], HDR, stereo sound rec.
Secondary 2.1 MP, [email protected]
SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
- Dolby mobile
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort), USB Host
FEATURES Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser HTML5
Java No
- Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0)
- DMB TV tuner (Korean model only)
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- MP4/DviX/XviD/H.264/WMV player
- MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/AC3/WMA player
- Photo/video editor
- Document viewer
BATTERY Non-removable Li-Po 3000mAh battery

Hi, I`m just ordered this one I`m also don`t know a really difference between H955 but it has 3GB ram and 32GB ROM so its perfect for me, only one thing what I have to shared I paid 25$ for courier extra and seller sent it via Singapore post so after all its no need to pay extra its waist of money! after all I will open a dispute to get back that 25$ but before I have to check the phone but after all its good price 189$ for that phone instead of some pc of crap Chinese mobile phones for 200$ with MTK cpu.

F510 is 2GB RAM only.

stfly said:
F510 is 2GB RAM only.
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ok, is any proof of that? , F510 comes only with 2gb ram?, or could be variations with 2gb or 3 gb ram, and 16 gb or 32 gb memory ? I will only buy one with 3gb ram. Many thanks.

F510 has 2gb DDR4 ram the 3gb ram variants only comes with DDR3. Mine is 2gb ram

I own a F510 32GB. Comes with 2GB RAM. I cannot confirm whether it is DDR3 or DDR4.

stfly said:
I own a F510 32GB. Comes with 2GB RAM. I cannot confirm whether it is DDR3 or DDR4.
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Ok great, is there anyone who got F510 with 3gb ram? or which Lg g flex 2 will come with 3 gb ram? but need to be able have 4G with O2 in UK?

I think the only version that has 3GB RAM is the At&t H950. I think it is probably not better than the 2GB RAM because of not getting Marshmallow and having more bloatware. But I don't have the phones so can't speak from experience. There was a thread about the 3GB vs 2GB versions. In the end I am assuming that LG optimized Marshmallow to work better with the SOC and RAM management. IMO that is better having than 1 extra RAM but a poorly optimized OS. I think I will go with the H955 if I can find one.

Hi, ok I received my F510S from ebay, phone has 2GB not 3GB Ram, I don`t know how I can check if it is DDR4 or DDR3 but phone upgraded via OTA to ndroid 6.0.1 without any problems , by atantutu benchmark shows 77219 points so I`m impressed especially I had before ZTE Nubia Z9 Max with same CPU SD810 ant it has 55769 points !!! , google store works without any modification LTE was working without any Problem in Poland on PLAY Network and Orange to, here at The Netherlands on KPN sometimes works sometimes its only 3G, but I`m very happy from this phone for 188$ for a new phone and its not some cheap made Chinese

My g flex 2 with 2 g ram model h959 its lddr4 and the g flex 2 with 3 g ram is lddr3 its slower than lddr4 half