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[Q] Need a new phone, please help.

Hi guys, I'm currently in India and will be for the next 6 months or so. I currently have the pantech burst running slimbean r6. It's a great phone, does what I need it to with no lag or anything but the battery life is killing me! I get roughly 3 hours or so of screen time which is isn't enough (on wifi, forget about leaving it on 3g, I might as well walk around with a charger).
I was looking to get a new phone but the absolutely most important thing for me is battery life. Here is what i'm currently considering and I'm only listing locally available products that come with warranty (samsung india won't touch anything that isn't sold here).
LG Nexus 4 - $386
Samsung S3 (I9300, 1gb ram, 3g only) - $404
Samsung S4 (I9500, sammy octa, 3g only) - $576
These are the only ones I'm considering, the note 2 is just too big. That being said, I've been reading reviews and comparisons and have come away completely confused. Some say the n4 has horrible battery life, some say its excellent. S3 apparently doesn't have enough ram. S4 with the sammy core has overheating issues. I'm completely stumped as to what to do. The S4 can be had for roughly $490 since samsung is doing a buyback offer if I trade in my blackberry (they'll also throw in one free display replacement and an S-view cover) but I'm having a hard time considering since I lose my blackberry (faithful backup phone) and also don't get 4g or a snapdragon. Can someone please shed some real world light into this matter?
My usage: the pantech serves me beautifully with barely no lag or issues. Its just the battery and no, there isn't an extended battery available for it. At least none I could find.
Thanks for the assistance guys!

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[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy
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I spoils saint for N4 . The batter life on s3 and (especially ) s4's is said to be impassive but the performance and SUPPORT you gain from purchasing a Nexus is very rewarding . If you're still skeptical about the battery life you can still buy a battery pack ,in moderate capacity, for the deference among any other accessory .

coolsandie said:
It will be better if you copy-paste this content in to this thread:
[Discussion] What's your next smartphone / What should I buy
You'll get better feedbacks there, Cheers !!
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[Q] TMobile - G2 vs Nexus 5

I currently have an LG G2 with Sprint, but will be switching to T-Mobile in the next few days. As part of TMobile's program to pay my early termination fees with Sprint, I have to trade in my current phone (they're only giving me like $35 for my G2); I have to port my number; and I have to buy my new phone from them. (I know the Sprint phone wouldn't work with TM anyway)
I'm struggling over the decision to either stick with the G2 or try the Nexus 5. I've read numerous reviews about the Nexus 5, and the only things giving me pause are the battery life and camera performance. I understand there was an update that improved the camera, but that it's still just "ok".
Is there by chance anybody that has used both phones and could give me some feedback?
I absolutely LOVE the battery life on my G2. I came from a Galaxy Nexus when upgrading to the G2; with the GNex I could barely get through a day without charging. I even had a spare battery I took with me when travelling.
I also like the knock on feature; I'm so used to it that I find myself double tapping my tablet screen (ASUS TF300T) expecting it to turn on. It's not a deal breaker though.

MODS: I put this in the Q&A forum; should it have gone in General instead?

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MODS: I put this in the Q&A forum; should it have gone in General instead?
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Hi, this is the thread of LGG2 vs N5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2512881
The features you are looking for, are possible on nexus 5 via custom kernel, but it consumes more battery when idle.
Camera is good on nexus 5 and battery much better than Gnex. Also, the Fun of android development is even better but if you really love the battery life + knock, you are free to stick with the G2, you won't regret it.
That being said, go to the link above for more info as this thread could be closed.

$35??? sprint phones really lose value..

Thanks; I hadn't seen that thread yet. Some of it was helpful, but most was just a flame war.
I hate that I can't actually hold the phone when I go into the store. I played with the N5 briefly on my lunch break. Walked away still having no idea which way I want to go.
The only reason I can think of for the low trade-in value of my G2 is just that Sprint uses different technology. I could get a heck of a lot more for it if I could sell it myself, but that's part of their deal to pay my ETF.

DFWDraco76 said:
Thanks; I hadn't seen that thread yet. Some of it was helpful, but most was just a flame war.
I hate that I can't actually hold the phone when I go into the store. I played with the N5 briefly on my lunch break. Walked away still having no idea which way I want to go.
The only reason I can think of for the low trade-in value of my G2 is just that Sprint uses different technology. I could get a heck of a lot more for it if I could sell it myself, but that's part of their deal to pay my ETF.
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If battery and camera are the only things you are worried about....
The camera is good on the Nexus 5. Its the software everyone complains about. But you can easily download a better camera app. I personally like the stock camera with the HDR+ feature pretty much always turned on though.
The battery, I couldnt say. The G2 has a 3000 mAh Battery and the Nexus 5 has a 2300 mAh battery. So obviously, the G2 would have better battery life. Its definitely better than the Galaxy Nexus though.

Some conflicting info on whether the latest Sim unlock hack allows usa gsm operators
Or sell your sprint lg g2 on eBay, buy a crappy sprint phone to trade in. Cheapet

My wife has the G2, I have the N5.
4 things stand out to me:
The g2's screen seems quite a bit less bright. She has trouble using it outside in the sun, I don't.
You can only get a 16GB N5 from Tmo, whereas the G2 is 32GB by default.
Yes, the G2's battery lasts WAY longer. She'll be around 70% by the end of the day, I'll be looking for a charger well before then. Similar usages. (that's not to say the N5's battery life is dismal, it's not. It easily goes for a full work day with >50% left. My SGS3 would sometimes be 20% into a second battery already at the end of a work day.)
I really hate LG's UI. It's as if it was designed by the children that brought you Hello Kitty and have grown up a little bit and got into phone UI design.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500184
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Choosing between an m8, z2 or g3?

Hey guys,
I am about to upgrade my phone from an s3 and am having to choose between the m8, z2 and g3.
I want a phone that will give me a long lasting experience (won't start lagging in a 6 months), good battery life (6-7 hours screen time on one charge, if possible), decent camera, and good audio through headphones. I don't mind putting on a battery case in the future if I need to but would rather avoid it.
To me the m8 is the most attractive phone out of the bunch but its specs are a little behind, relatively. Also, I am not so sure about its battery life and, due to its shape, a battery case would make it less attractive than a z2 with battery case. The biggest plus for the m8 is the feeling that the phone will continue to perform optimally for a good while after the purchase date. Should I go with my gut feeling?
The z2 is a powerhouse of specs. However, the user reviews just don't seem to be on par with the m8. I have read issues with lag and heating. On paper, it seems like an easy pick. Is the reality different?
The g3 is blowing people away but I have read that the screen is a battery drainer. That is still bearable but the occurrence of heating issues is the scary part. I am afraid of getting a phone that is amazing for the first month or two but can't last. Is the praise simply hype that will die out soon or is it a sturdy phone?
What do you guys suggest?
Please no fanboy wars. Just your objective suggestions would be much appreciated. I plan to make the decision by tomorrow.
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Zaslam408 said:
Hey guys,
I am about to upgrade my phone from an s3 and am having to choose between the m8, z2 and g3.
I want a phone that will give me a long lasting experience (won't start lagging in a 6 months), good battery life (6-7 hours screen time on one charge, if possible), decent camera, and good audio through headphones. I don't mind putting on a battery case in the future if I need to but would rather avoid it.
To me the m8 is the most attractive phone out of the bunch but its specs are a little behind, relatively. Also, I am not so sure about its battery life and, due to its shape, a battery case would make it less attractive than a z2 with battery case. The biggest plus for the m8 is the feeling that the phone will continue to perform optimally for a good while after the purchase date. Should I go with my gut feeling?
The z2 is a powerhouse of specs. However, the user reviews just don't seem to be on par with the m8. I have read issues with lag and heating. On paper, it seems like an easy pick. Is the reality different?
The g3 is blowing people away but I have read that the screen is a battery drainer. That is still bearable but the occurrence of heating issues is the scary part. I am afraid of getting a phone that is amazing for the first month or two but can't last. Is the praise simply hype that will die out soon or is it a sturdy phone?
What do you guys suggest?
Please no fanboy wars. Just your objective suggestions would be much appreciated. I plan to make the decision by tomorrow.
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It seems like the z2 & g3 would be your go-to's here. If the only issue with the g3 for you is possible battery drain, it seems like the best bet. Besides, you can just adjust the brightness as you see fit.

There are already threads for this sort of question, I'm sure @Naddict can point you in the right direction.
Sent from my G2 running SlimKat

There are 3 threads already established that are devoted to discussions about devices, please read, and if necessary, repost your question in one of these threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
There are also several other discussion threads that you probably should review to help you. They are What phone do you wish you had? or
The Worst Android Device That You've Ever Had & Why or even this place that talks about The best phone you ever owned.

[Completed] LG G4 vs OnePlus Two [Which one should I buy?]

Hello everyone,
I'm in the market for a new phone, currently owning OnePlus One and I'm looking for something new to try out, so decision has fallen to these two.
I'n my country, they are priced the same.
- LG G4 does offer better camera quality, quick charging and SD card and removable battery, but the overall feel I have about LG phones is that they aren't as fast and snappy because of their custom UI.
- OnePlus Two offers better specs on paper considering CPU, GPU and RAM, with also metal construction that should be more durable, omission of NFC is not anything special here, since it doesn't really serve any purpose, but the camera performance, while being better than the One's is something questionable and certainly not as good as the LG's camera.
Overall, while I consider myself a power user, pushing my phone to the limits, I do like having clear and nice photos, not something I really have on the One.
So, if anyone could help me around, is there a significant amount of difference between these two regarding the performance and will I go wrong with buying G4 or vice-versa?

XDA Visitor said:
Hello everyone,
I'm in the market for a new phone, currently owning OnePlus One and I'm looking for something new to try out, so decision has fallen to these two.
I'n my country, they are priced the same.
- LG G4 does offer better camera quality, quick charging and SD card and removable battery, but the overall feel I have about LG phones is that they aren't as fast and snappy because of their custom UI.
- OnePlus Two offers better specs on paper considering CPU, GPU and RAM, with also metal construction that should be more durable, omission of NFC is not anything special here, since it doesn't really serve any purpose, but the camera performance, while being better than the One's is something questionable and certainly not as good as the LG's camera.
Overall, while I consider myself a power user, pushing my phone to the limits, I do like having clear and nice photos, not something I really have on the One.
So, if anyone could help me around, is there a significant amount of difference between these two regarding the performance and will I go wrong with buying G4 or vice-versa?
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Hello, and thank you fro using XDA Assist!
Of the options, I would pick the G4 over the Two because of the removable battery and MicroSD card. But that is just me.
To get a better comparison/opinion, please create an account, so you can post in other forums. Then, check out the > General discussion > Questions and Answers > **DEVICE SUGGESTION THREAD** -- Not sure what device to buy? Ask here! thread. These guys (and gals) know more about the in's and out's of your top two picks.
Also, this thread is relevant.
Hope this helps, and good luck!

best supported big battery phone?

I'll try not make this a long drawn out post. I'm not even sure this is the correct forum but feel free to move if you feel a different one will be more helpful. I'm basically looking for the phone with the largest battery or best battery life that also actually is able to run cyanogenmod or I'd really prefer vanilla android.
I currently have an s6 and i hate it mostly the battery life cause it sucks. but it also has very limited development because of the exynos processor and knox. my lease is up in April and plan to leave sprint to go back to att or mvno that uses their towers.
I really like the s6 active because of the bigger battery, but its still an exynos processor and also has knox so ill run into the same problem. i don't mind touchwiz but i just feel it lags the phone very badly even debloated on my current s6. i was also thinking maybe a blu studio energy 2 but i cant seem to find any roms for it. i did find a root thread on it so that's at least a start. how are the mediatek processor compared to a snapdragon of similar speed? im not a power user by any means but i like hill climb racing and my nephew likes goat simulator. how would they act on a mediatek? ive also heard about the oukitel k10000 but that thing is huge and doubt there will be any development for it.
So i guess I'm looking for suggestions of what you guys recommend for my wants. thanks guys. love this place and i would be lost with out it.

If brand is no issue for you then go for Gionee Marathon series I am using Gionee M3 with 5000 mah battery and great development, we have got multiple custom roms including CM12.1, AOSP, MIUI 7 and various other ports.

Thank you for the suggestion. Unfortunately I live in the US and according to gsm arena it only supports 900 and 1200 3g which neither will work with ATT. I was looking around and also noticed the Xiaomi Redmi 3 has very good battery life with a 4000mah battery. Has anyone got one yet? Its atleast got a snapdragon so i feel support should come in time. But please keep the suggestions coming!

I had the best battery life I've ever had with the Moto X Play, if my 6P didn't have fast charging I'd definitely miss it. But seriously, I'd consider it.

I think these are the best phone with great battery support.
Motorola Moto X Play
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
LG Volt
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Hi there,
There are threads already established that are devoted to discussions about devices, please read, and if necessary, repost your question in one of these threads: The what should I buy thread or the The Device Suggestion Thread or the The Device Comparison Thread.
There are also several other discussion threads that you probably should review to help you. They are What phone do you wish you had? or
The Worst Android Device That You've Ever Had & Why or even this place that talks about The best phone you ever owned.
I will have to close this one. Thanks for understanding.