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I am thinking to buy a new large-screened android device.
Basically minimum 6 inch.
I was thinking of buying a Mediapad x2, looks like a good price-quality tradeoff.
But then today google dropped the price of the Nexus 6 by 300USD. It costs pretty much the same as a Mediapad x2.
So now I am not sure anymore.
I know that the Nexus 6 is a good device, but is the Mediapad x2 actually good? Would you recommend it to other people? The extra size is a non issue, if anything it's a plus.
There is only a few reviews of the mediapad x2, and none on the blog juggernauts (Engadget, theverge, etc...)
So, happy with your x2? Would you stick with it? Or would you trade it for a "flagship device" from a major brand.
For the price, i thought it was a pretty good android device. I 1st bought the X1 at a low price to try it out. The size was good for a 7in device, but the X1 performance was a bit of a let down. When i saw X2 specs, it seemed like a dream fit for me as i wanted a big screen phone with decent performance. I got what i wanted
Firipu said:
I am thinking to buy a new large-screened android device.
Basically minimum 6 inch.
I was thinking of buying a Mediapad x2, looks like a good price-quality tradeoff.
But then today google dropped the price of the Nexus 6 by 300USD. It costs pretty much the same as a Mediapad x2.
So now I am not sure anymore.
I know that the Nexus 6 is a good device, but is the Mediapad x2 actually good? Would you recommend it to other people? The extra size is a non issue, if anything it's a plus.
There is only a few reviews of the mediapad x2, and none on the blog juggernauts (Engadget, theverge, etc...)
So, happy with your x2? Would you stick with it? Or would you trade it for a "flagship device" from a major brand.
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I have a Nexus 6 and a Mediapad X2. Both are great devices but the Mediapad X2 is better for me. The screen is larger, brighter and the battery lasts WAY longer on the X2. The Nexus 6 has LTE, is faster and has stereo speakers. It really depends on how big of a screen you want. The battery life in the X2 lasts 2-3 times longer and makes me not want to use my Nexus 6 anymore.
Thx for the answers so far. This doesn't make the choice easier
When you say your X2 doesn't have LTE, is that because of your provider? Because from what I can tell, the X2 does have LTE capabilities, no?
Firipu said:
Thx for the answers so far. This doesn't make the choice easier
When you say your X2 doesn't have LTE, is that because of your provider? Because from what I can tell, the X2 does have LTE capabilities, no?
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I live in the US and the LTE bands that the phone has are not the same bands as our carriers use so you wont be able to get LTE on the X2 here on any carrier.
Hey all, I'm torn between a Huawei Mediapad X2 or a Huawei Mediapad M2 (or m2 lite?)
I'm looking to upgrade from a Samsung Galaxy S2.
I'm more inclinded to the X2 or wait for X3, just because of the pixel count 323ppi compared to the 283ppi on the M2.
Been reading on here that people upgraded from the X2 to the M2 because of the speakers?
Does the x2 have 6.0 android now?
I really like the idea of a phablet. What would you choose. I like to watch YouTube and Twitch. But also like to take decent pictures. Any ideas? Also like big screen phones.
Thank you guys
I have the X2 but the China version GEM 703L this have Android 6.0 B211
The 702L have 6.0 Beta and 701 stuck on 5.0
I love the X2 703L,you can delete all China Apps,Unlock the Bootloader install Twrp and root
But this have not LTE Band 20 for Europe,I do not need it
Batterylife is very Good.
I think 7 inches is still good,everything is larger than 7 no longer duty.
My second Device is 6 inches (Mate 8 L29),which is also very good,but the price is just higher
If custom ROM's are important then get the X2. If features are important get the M2 7.0. Honestly I was thinking of selling my X2 and getting an M2 7.0 as it has a snapdragon processor so CM13 is possible. It also has a fingerprint scanner but the battery is only 4360mah compared to 5000mah on the X2. The M2 7.0 only has one speaker, not two. When I really thought about it I decided to keep my X2 and wait for the next big Phablet.
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If custom ROM's are important then get the X2. If features are important get the M2 7.0. Honestly I was thinking of selling my X2 and getting an M2 7.0 as it has a snapdragon processor so CM13 is possible. It also has a fingerprint scanner but the battery is only 4360mah compared to 5000mah on the X2. The M2 7.0 only has one speaker, not two. When I really thought about it I decided to keep my X2 and wait for the next big Phablet.
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Ah I thought it was going to be like the M2 8.0 with the two speakers! Oh well, think ill go for the M2 7.0, as it has the same features as the X2 but only down size is the battery and not 6.0 android?
Just a real shame that they didn't carry over the two speakers
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Ah I thought it was going to be like the M2 8.0 with the two speakers! Oh well, think ill go for the M2 7.0, as it has the same features as the X2 but only down size is the battery and not 6.0 android?
Just a real shame that they didn't carry over the two speakers
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I know, when the M2 7.0 was announced instead of the X3 I was interested until I saw that it didn't have the stereo speakers and the battery was smaller and I was like ok i guess I'm keeping my X2. It's basically an X2 with a fingerprint scanner.
Finally decided and went for the X2 703L.
When I thought about it, m2 was nice but its almost exactly the same as the X2. So saved myself around £50 going for the X2.
Pretty simple, if you ask me.
If you don't care about 4G connectivity in the U.S. or Europe, to for the X2.
I wouldn't even bother with an M-series.
The coms spectrum is the only thing keeping me from buying and X2... so I'd be very interested to hear your opinions and which carrier you use. I have yet to find a single carrier who's spectrum (frequencies/bands) match that of the X2... NOR have I found a reasonable solution (antenna mod/etc.).
Just to update you all, my X2 703L arrived today. On EE network in the UK i get 3g so far, haven't been out and a bout to see if 4g is available.
As 703L it didn't come installed with google play, the guy before me tried to install google play on and failed. I uninstalled google play services and google play then used HiApp to install google play. All works fine now, really good upgrade from my old Samsung S2.
Hey guys. After enjoying this phone for the last year and a half the time has come to sell the device. A friend of mine wanted it so I sold it to him for a good deal. I'll still do whatever I can here for all of you. Thanks to everyone who supported me over the last year. I own a Xiaomi Mi Max now and am thinking of a buying a Huawei Honor Note 8 soon.
Thank you very much aj and good luck
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ajsmsg78 said:
Hey guys. After enjoying this phone for the last year (well making the roms for it mostly) the time has come to sell the device and move on to something else. I'll still do whatever I can here for all of you. Thanks to everyone who supported me over the last year. You can find the listing on swappa.com.
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A.J, special thank you for all the work you have done for the X2 community bro, hats off...
What phone are you moving into?
and Thanks!
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What phone are you moving into?
and Thanks!
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I was gonna pick up a Mi Max but now I'm not sure what I want. Maybe I should keep the X2 until something comes out in the US larger than 6.2". One of my close friends is from China and his parents and his family are always going back and forth. We were thinking of starting an online store similar to something like Gizok where he can have his family bring the phones back or ship them here and we can sell them. This way anyone in the US who buys them will be buying from a US seller. I'll also provide support on here. His aunt is going to bring me back a Mi Max in a few weeks. In China it's $299 for the 4GB 128GB version. On sites like Gizok, after shipping it will cost around $410-$420 for the same phone so I think I'm going to wait.
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I was gonna pick up a Mi Max but now I'm not sure what I want. Maybe I should keep the X2 until something comes out in the US larger than 6.2". One of my close friends is from China and his parents and his family are always going back and forth. We were thinking of starting an online store similar to something like Gizok where he can have his family bring the phones back or ship them here and we can sell them. This way anyone in the US who buys them will be buying from a US seller. I'll also provide support on here. His aunt is going to bring me back a Mi Max in a few weeks. In China it's $299 for the 4GB 128GB version. On sites like Gizok, after shipping it will cost around $410-$420 for the same phone so I think I'm going to wait.
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Mi Max looks pretty decent. I'd want a bigger screen. I'm still holding out for the X3 :/
omniphil said:
Mi Max looks pretty decent. I'd want a bigger screen. I'm still holding out for the X3 :/
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The X3 is out. It's called the Mediapad M2 7.0.. It has a fingerprint scanner and a snapdragon processor . I love the X2 but it's just too big to carry around all day when I'm not working. I want to try something around 6.5 inches.
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The X3 is out. It's called the Mediapad M2 7.0.. It has a fingerprint scanner and a snapdragon processor . I love the X2 but it's just too big to carry around all day when I'm not working. I want to try something around 6.5 inches.
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Oh, they changed the name.. nice , ill have to check that out, thanks! I wonder how the snapdragon 615 compares with the x2 cpu? 615 sound like a lower end cpu?
I hear you tho, 7 inch is a pretty big phone. but it does fit fine in my jeans pocket...
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Oh, they changed the name.. nice , ill have to check that out, thanks! I wonder how the snapdragon 615 compares with the x2 cpu? 615 sound like a lower end cpu?
I hear you tho, 7 inch is a pretty big phone. but it does fit fine in my jeans pocket...
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It should be faster than the Kirin in the X2 and will also probably get CM13.
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It shoukd be faster than the Kirin in the X2 and will also probably get CM13.
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Been looking over the specs, and really it doesn't look much different than the X2. slower cpu, less battery.. I'm not seeing anything compelling?
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Been looking over the specs, and really it doesn't look much different than the X2. slower cpu, less battery.. I'm not seeing anything compelling?
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I don't think huawei is focusing on the Mediapad models any longer because they don't sell that many. It stinks because we all like the larger phones but they are definitely for a niche market.
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I don't think huawei is focusing on the Mediapad models any longer because they don't sell that many. It stinks because we all like the larger phones but they are definitely for a niche market.
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True enough. We are a small market. I guess i'll just hang onto my X2 unless I find something 6.5 inch and larger that had better specs (faster cpu, more ram, android 6)
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True enough. We are a small market. I guess i'll just hang onto my X2 unless I find something 6.5 inch and larger that had better specs (faster cpu, more ram, android 6)
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I don't think huawei is focusing on the Mediapad models any longer because they don't sell that many. It stinks because we all like the larger phones but they are definitely for a niche market.
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I'm definitely a part of this niche and love this device. My needs definitely include a big screen and especially battery and some manufactures are already starting to include batteries of over 6000mah. Keep me in the loop if you find something as good as the X2!
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I'm definitely a part of this niche and love this device. My needs definitely include a big screen and especially battery and some manufactures are already starting to include batteries of over 6000mah. Keep me in the loop if you find something as good as the X2!
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Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ?
omniphil said:
Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ?
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I haven't even seen a place to buy one. Even on eBay the preorders are selling for $799. Totally inflated and ridiculous.
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I haven't even seen a place to buy one. Even on eBay the preorders are selling foe $799. Totally inflated and ridiculous.
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So I have been considering the Honor X2 for a while as an upgrade from my Xperia Z ultra because I wanted the extra screen size and nice to have smaller bezels.
Is it wise to buy it still or is the new M2 better or lower specs? I would love it to have NFC as I use it often with my Sony camera which the X2 does not have.
Thanks!
Yessssss ....
You are not selling it which means all the devices we have we get updets and fixes ..
Thank you AJ
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Xiaomi Mi Max looks decent.
shaolin95 said:
So I have been considering the Honor X2 for a while as an upgrade from my Xperia Z ultra because I wanted the extra screen size and nice to have smaller bezels.
Is it wise to buy it still or is the new M2 better or lower specs? I would love it to have NFC as I use it often with my Sony camera which the X2 does not have.
Thanks!
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The M2 7.0 has a fingerprint scanner and a snapdragon processor but the X2 is more mature and has development going on for it. I'd just get the X2. I had a Z Ultra before my X2 and I hated it. If you like your Z Ultra then you'll really like the X2. Get the 702L model it you can.
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The M2 7.0 has a fingerprint scanner and a snapdragon processor but the X2 is more mature and has development going on for it. I'd just get the X2. I had a Z Ultra before my X2 and I hated it. If you like your Z Ultra then you'll really like the X2. Get the 702L model it you can.
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I love my Ultra but want a slight bigger screen and bigger battery life. I was looking to get the GEM-703L, I thought it was better to get that one if possible...isnt it?
What new big phones has anyone seen that compares to the Huawei Media Pad/Honor X2? I'm only interested in phones that are over 6.3 inches....
PS: Moderator... Please don't move this post to "off Topic"
The Mediapad M3 is a good choice. It already has 6.0, is on betaprogram for 7.0, has stereo and fingerprint and is in the same price range as the x2. It can be rooted, but there is no developer, who customized it to have extended features like AJ did for the X2. He took the Chinese KangVIP version for the x2 and transformed for international usage. But there is no KangVIP addition for the M3, as far as I know.
The other thing is that the m3 has no ear speaker, so all your calls will be heard in room by other people. So the usage of headset is mandatory.
My device: 701->703 B212 KangVIP AJ Xposed
I actually have had the MediaPad M3 8.4 for 6 months now but I am finding it a little big now. If I use it for longer periods my hand gets cramped from holding it.
Also the lack of an ear speaker is sometimes inconvenient.
Before the M3 I had the MediaPad M2 8.0 and before that the MediaPad X2 7.0.
I am now considering getting an X2 again because I can get it quite cheap.
But the best option would probably be the Honor Note 8. It's got a faster CPU than the M3, 4Gb RAM, up to 128GB ROM, 2.5d 6.6" screen and I think it will be noticeably easier to hold than the M3 and the X2 because it is a lot less wide.
And it will probably get Nougat in a few months.
Try searching for Huawei Honor Note 8. It seems good but I'll still wait for some months before replacing my X2.
If you don't set no great store on the camera, get the the mate 8, for it has maximum xda support.
The Note 8 has a better specs, but I haven't cleared the xda support for this. If does not have it's own forum.
It's not available on Amazon in germany.
My device: Mediapad X2 GEM 701->703 B212 KangVIP (AJ mod)
Come on people! What are some super size phones coming out this year?
I got the Honor Note 8 64GB.
For the price you won't find a better phablet.
I got it rooted and Xposed runs as well.
It's fast, the 2k Amoled screen is fabulous and with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM and a 256GB MicroSD card I can install all my Apps and take all my documents with me..
This phone looks nice... ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL)
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone-3-Ultra-ZU680KL/
Love this thread. While I have little to contribute, I'd like to add to your question by adding why can't I get 6.5+ inch screen with 4G bands in the US? I'm willing to pay big and I'm sure so are others...so why are we screwed?
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Zen phone looks intriguing. Could be a winner if it has T mobile 4G bands.
Honor Note 9 is rumored to be released very soon! It's a 6.6 inch bezel-less screen with dual lens rear camera.
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/58545/huawei-launch-honor-note-9-infinity-display/index.html
https://www.goandroid.co.in/huawei-honor-note-9-images-leaked-yet/66684/
mcdhol_24 said:
Honor Note 9 is rumored to be released very soon! It's a 6.6 inch bezel-less screen with dual lens rear camera.
http://www.tweaktown.com/news/58545/huawei-launch-honor-note-9-infinity-display/index.html
https://www.goandroid.co.in/huawei-honor-note-9-images-leaked-yet/66684/
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Now THIS phone sounds amazing with a battery same size as the X2 and faster CPU. Is the 6.6 bezelless screen as big as the 7.0 X2? If so, it could be the only thing I would upgrade to!
steveyal said:
Zen phone looks intriguing. Could be a winner if it has T mobile 4G bands.
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Zenphone is very nice having a battery almost as big as the X2 but way too expensive from what I remember last time I checked...
Please use the QUOTE feature when replying to me to get my attention. Thanks!
E--Man said:
Now THIS phone sounds amazing with a battery same size as the X2 and faster CPU. Is the 6.6 bezelless screen as big as the 7.0 X2? If so, it could be the only thing I would upgrade to!
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Yeah!! That Honor Note 9 will be my next one after our beloved x2. I can't wait! I hope the price will be reasonable just like the x2 before.
Now the rumored leaked specs have been updated to a lesser 4600mAh battery from 5000mAh and a lesser Kirin 965 from 970. Very disappointing! I was hoping for a battery capacity at least as big as the X2 and not any smaller. I hope these new rumors are incorrect...
It could be that the new CPU/etc is more efficient, but I'd still rather have the bigger battery just in case!
What are your thoughts?
@audioralf @Flavio @mcdhol_24 @Steamer2499 @steveyal
https://m.weibo.cn/status/4136062031102737
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/huawe...-965-processor-6gb-ram-and-dual-rear-cameras/
I'll just wait for the actual release of the Honor Note 9 as different sources are saying different specs. Hopefully they release it soon
E--Man said:
Now the rumored leaked specs have been updated to a lesser 4600mAh battery from 5000mAh and a lesser Kirin 965 from 970. Very disappointing! I was hoping for a battery capacity at least as big as the X2 and not any smaller. I hope these new rumors are incorrect...
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It could be that the new CPU/etc is more efficient, but I'd still rather have the bigger battery just in case!
What are your thoughts?
@audioralf @Flavio @mcdhol_24 @Steamer2499 @steveyal
https://m.weibo.cn/status/4136062031102737
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/huawe...-965-processor-6gb-ram-and-dual-rear-cameras/
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UPDATE:
A new leak prices this device at $750 USD which sounds quite overpriced to me if true. I'm still hoping the battery will be higher than the suspected 4600mAh!
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/huawei-honor-note-9-price/
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Aside from the GPS issues, my main frustration with the X2 is NFC and no matter how hard I look for a replacement that is as big or at least as close as possible, they never have NFC! :/
I was looking at the new Note 8 thinking I would sacrifice size if it was at least 6.5" for the NFC and OLED but Samsung is still going with that ridiculous aspect ratio...oh well.
shaolin95 said:
Aside from the GPS issues
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See here about this issue. At least one android 6 rom does fix it!
Couldn't deal with the crappy signal on my X2 any longer and picked up a Posh Volt LTE 640. 6.4 inch screen and a 5800 mamp battery with Octocore processor and 3 gigs of RAM....and best of all, 4G LTE here on T-Mobile in the USA!!!! It kinda looks like a slightly smaller version of the X2. Very hard to find this one but I managed to find a retailer with a used one in like new condition on Amazon for only $170. Until somebody delivers a 7 inch phone with 4G LTE in the USA, this will have to do.
Major downside is only 32 gigs of non-expandable memory. But hey, don't plan to use it too long.
What do you think of Uhans Max 2?
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Hey Guys
What do we think of this ?
ZTE AXON M.. dual 5.2"screen foldable, is it a credible upgrade from X2 ?
I am consider it seriously
Hi guys
3 month ago, I was looking for a new smartphone.
I fall in love with the honor 8 but I couldn't find anything under 250€...And 200€ was a limit value to me. I don't want any smartphone with a higher price than this (I m a poor guy )
Anyway, since I couldn't find nothing, I started to look around and found out a Huawei Nova2 for just 180€ ?
It came, and I love the phone!!
But suddenly, yesterday, I saw a honor 8 for... Wait for it...
120€!!!
I couldn't resist... I just bought it!
Now I'm waiting for the delivery ? but I just can't figure out if I have made the right decision... The nova 2 is really good and newer... Who knows if it gonna get the Android P OS...
What do you think? Honor 8 is still superior to the nova 2?
Or should I try to sell it right away for a higher price?
Help me out please
Thanks
Shurykan said:
What do you think? Honor 8 is still superior to the nova 2?
Or should I try to sell it right away for a higher price?
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The Honor 8 is far better than the Nova 2. It may be older, but it's a much better phone with very good performance. I'd suggest sticking with the Honor 8. At that price, it's a pure bargain.