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Which phone for under 250€ should I buy? :)

Hey dudes, my name is Semi, I am from austria and I am kinda new to this forum!
I would like to buy a new phone and maybe I will find one on the 11.11
It should be between 5 and 5.5 inch, 3000+mAh, good camera, much power under the case and well not about 250€ (less is always better)
So i will tell you my favourite ones and i woudl like to know what you think about them!
Leeco Le Pro 3 X720 (6GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) now for just 210 €
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (4GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) for about 230€
Leeco Cool Changer S1 (6GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) for about 240€
Xiaomi Mi 5s (3GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) for about 240€
Xiaomi Mi 5 (3GB/64GB Snapdragon 820) for about 240€
ZTE Axon 7 (4GB/64GB Snapdragon 820) for ahout 230€
Maybe you have some experience with them and can help me
Or maybe you know another good device?
best wishes
semi and thank you in advance

Semixi said:
Hey dudes, my name is Semi, I am from austria and I am kinda new to this forum!
I would like to buy a new phone and maybe I will find one on the 11.11
It should be between 5 and 5.5 inch, 3000+mAh, good camera, much power under the case and well not about 250€ (less is always better)
So i will tell you my favourite ones and i woudl like to know what you think about them!
Leeco Le Pro 3 X720 (6GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) now for just 210 €
Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (4GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) for about 230€
Leeco Cool Changer S1 (6GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) for about 240€
Xiaomi Mi 5s (3GB/64GB Snapdragon 821) for about 240€
Xiaomi Mi 5 (3GB/64GB Snapdragon 820) for about 240€
ZTE Axon 7 (4GB/64GB Snapdragon 820) for ahout 230€
Maybe you have some experience with them and can help me
Or maybe you know another good device?
best wishes
semi and thank you in advance
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Hi,
Have you tried posting your question here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277 ?
And I would personally suggest the Le Pro 3 if you don't care about software updates and custom roms.
If you do care about those, you might wind up getting one of the Xiaomi you cited.
Or you could get the Xiaomi Mi A1 with stock Android (Android One) on the expense of less processor power (but good software).

Nonta72 said:
Hi,
Have you tried posting your question here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277 ?
And I would personally suggest the Le Pro 3 if you don't care about software updates and custom roms.
If you do care about those, you might wind up getting one of the Xiaomi you cited.
Or you could get the Xiaomi Mi A1 with stock Android (Android One) on the expense of less processor power (but good software).
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Hey thank you for your fast answer
No i didnt see that thread
sry !
Ok good to know !
So Le Pro 3 with power and bad support / no support or Xiaomi with support!
ye te the A1 was also an option, maybe tomorrow 11.11 i will find a good phone with a good price
best wishes and thx
Semi

Not quite! My bad!
Semixi said:
So Le Pro 3 with power and bad support / no support or Xiaomi with support!
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Actually, I was wrong about that!
Usually, LeEco doesn't officially update their phones (what a shame!), but XDA has great support for few of them and luckily for you, the LeEco Pro 3 is one of those. You can check out in the Le Pro 3 development forum.
I'd say that the Le Pro 3 has more software support than the Mi Note 2 and the Mi 5. Xiaomi also doesn't really provide periodic updates. And the Le Pro 3 has more support on XDA than these phones.

Thank you so much
Nonta72 said:
Actually, I was wrong about that!
Usually, LeEco doesn't officially update their phones (what a shame!), but XDA has great support for few of them and luckily for you, the LeEco Pro 3 is one of those. You can check out in the Le Pro 3 development forum.
I'd say that the Le Pro 3 has more software support than the Mi Note 2 and the Mi 5. Xiaomi also doesn't really provide periodic updates. And the Le Pro 3 has more support on XDA than these phones.
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Pretty cool that you found that out... i even didn't have a look cause i thought there is no support at all
But i think i will go with the le Pro3
Ye you are right with Xiaomi, but if they bring huge updates they include nearly every device they ever made ( f.e. MIUI 9 update)
so i will have a look if i find a good sales price !
thank you so much for your help !
Best wishes
from austria

Semixi said:
Pretty cool that you found that out... i even didn't have a look cause i thought there is no support at all
But i think i will go with the le Pro3
Ye you are right with Xiaomi, but if they bring huge updates they include nearly every device they ever made ( f.e. MIUI 9 update)
so i will have a look if i find a good sales price !
thank you so much for your help !
Best wishes
from austria
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No problem. I'm always happy to help.

device recommendation

What mid range snapdragon device with similar performance would you recommend to replace Honor 8?

Wait for Mi A2/6X.

fantomatico said:
What mid range snapdragon device with similar performance would you recommend to replace Honor 8?
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Nokia 7 Plus/ Nokia 8

Lukke2804 said:
Nokia 7 Plus/ Nokia 8
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Nokia 8 is way better than Nokia 7, but more expensive.

Get the PH-1 (Essential Phone 1). You can get it for about 400$USD. Pretty looking phone & top-tier specs.

Nokia 7 Plus with SD660. But please check first the unlock bootloader status if you're into 3rd party ROMs and tweaks. Official updates are great, though.

Why is there no forum section for Xiaomi Mi 9 (there is only one for the SE and 9T)

Hello, I wanted to buy the Xiaomi Mi 9, but my requirement for phones to buy, is that there has to be decent custom ROM support.
Either I am blind or there really is no Xiamoi Mi 9 forum section, but only there weaker phones like 9T and 9 SE. Is that true?

hallohallo222 said:
Hello, I wanted to buy the Xiaomi Mi 9, but my requirement for phones to buy, is that there has to be decent custom ROM support.
Either I am blind or there really is no Xiamoi Mi 9 forum section, but only there weaker phones like 9T and 9 SE. Is that true?
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forum.xda-developers.com/Mi-9
Edit:fixed link
Sent from my PH-1 using XDA Labs

I am coming from a Samsung Note 4, do you recommend I buy the Redmi Note 7?

I have been a long term user of Samsung Note 4 and have always enjoyed it - especially the amazing screen, the s-pen, sensors, and decent pictures with OIS. While it is still running well on the latest Android 9.0 RR Rom, looking at performance of newer, even budget phones, I want to make the switch. Especially since I have completely ruled out buying a Samsung Note again for an insane $1000+
On researching, I found this Redmi Note 7 Pro to be too good for the price it is selling. I understand I won't have an S-Pen or a gorgeous 516 PPI SAMOLED screen. But do you think I should make the switch to this phone? Or if not, why?

envieme said:
I have been a long term user of Samsung Note 4 and have always enjoyed it - especially the amazing screen, the s-pen, sensors, and decent pictures with OIS. While it is still running well on the latest Android 9.0 RR Rom, looking at performance of newer, even budget phones, I want to make the switch. Especially since I have completely ruled out buying a Samsung Note again for an insane $1000+
On researching, I found this Redmi Note 7 Pro to be too good for the price it is selling. I understand I won't have an S-Pen or a gorgeous 516 PPI SAMOLED screen. But do you think I should make the switch to this phone? Or if not, why?
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Go for realme 3 pro (sent from my redmi note 7 pro) or just read about redmi note 7 pro in mi community forums (app available in playstore)

envieme said:
I have been a long term user of Samsung Note 4 and have always enjoyed it - especially the amazing screen, the s-pen, sensors, and decent pictures with OIS. While it is still running well on the latest Android 9.0 RR Rom, looking at performance of newer, even budget phones, I want to make the switch. Especially since I have completely ruled out buying a Samsung Note again for an insane $1000+
On researching, I found this Redmi Note 7 Pro to be too good for the price it is selling. I understand I won't have an S-Pen or a gorgeous 516 PPI SAMOLED screen. But do you think I should make the switch to this phone? Or if not, why?
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Buy vivo z1 latest and best specs in today date
Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using XDA Labs

hackermssharma said:
Buy vivo z1 latest and best specs in today date
Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using XDA Labs
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then why are you asking about redmi note 7 pro

Abinesh2808 said:
then why are you asking about redmi note 7 pro
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I am not asking about redmi note 7 pro ? i already purchased it.
Sent from my Redmi Note 7 Pro using XDA Labs

Redmi Note 7 Pro is the highest-selling mobile phone in Xiaomi.

Realme 5 pro or Redmi Note 7 pro

I am using Redmi note 3 sine last 3 years and before that i used Redmi note 1. So basically i am Redmi fan. I am planning to change my phone. Realme 5 pro is going to be on sale in india soon. I am confused between redmi note 7 and realme 5 pro. I have no idea about Colours OS as i am used to MIUI. Also i have to move all my data to new phone which will be easy in redmi to redmi. Realme 5 pro is good and better specifications than redmi note 7 pro. I would have bought redmi note 7 pro but it was launched in march and xiaomi is not very good in providing updates to old phones. I am planning to use my new phone to another 3 years. So i am confused between these 2 mobiles. Pls help.

sunil birda said:
I am using Redmi note 3 sine last 3 years and before that i used Redmi note 1. So basically i am Redmi fan. I am planning to change my phone. Realme 5 pro is going to be on sale in india soon. I am confused between redmi note 7 and realme 5 pro. I have no idea about Colours OS as i am used to MIUI. Also i have to move all my data to new phone which will be easy in redmi to redmi. Realme 5 pro is good and better specifications than redmi note 7 pro. I would have bought redmi note 7 pro but it was launched in march and xiaomi is not very good in providing updates to old phones. I am planning to use my new phone to another 3 years. So i am confused between these 2 mobiles. Pls help.
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Note 7 pro. Better developer support, lots of custom kernals and ROMs(official) always up-to-date. Colour os sucks and they're probably making realme os probably will be just like ****ty colorOS. Don't understand why then can't use stock or stocklike OS. Ram management is trash too. Hardwares don't make everything better if software is trash. And ofcouse they're ruining their own phones with bad updates. Already made a big mistake buying this realme 3 pro. Wanted to return it but return period was of 8days instead of 10(appealed on 9th day) so they did not accept it but redmi note 7 pro was out of stock that time.. bad lunch for me meh.

riley jes said:
Note 7 pro. Better developer support, lots of custom kernals and ROMs(official) always up-to-date. Colour os sucks and they're probably making realme os probably will be just like ****ty colorOS. Don't understand why then can't use stock or stocklike OS. Ram management is trash too. Hardwares don't make everything better if software is trash. And ofcouse they're ruining their own phones with bad updates. Already made a big mistake buying this realme 3 pro. Wanted to return it but return period was of 8days instead of 10(appealed on 9th day) so they did not accept it but redmi note 7 pro was out of stock that time.. bad lunch for me meh.
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MIUI OS was the main reason I fell in love with teri and I have made numerous people to opt for redmi over samsung. But I have heard that after update coliurs OS 6 has got improvement over colours OS 5. I am gonna wait for redmi note 8 launch to see if it suits my pocket. Thanks for your valuable feedback.

First I'm a huge redmi fan myself and i still use note 3. I'm can understand your confusion. I'm myself do a lot of research. Anyhow here is my take. Realme 5 pro is in every way of specifications superior to redmi note 7pro, Cant comment on color os though. So you should expect a price drop soon in redmi devices since both are priced exactly same. Another important factor to consider is that i read somewhere that they are sending free devices to some developers so there is a good chance development could see big boost. Redmi note 8 is based on meditek chip and not on the usual snapdragon unlike note 7. I know redmi note 3 didn't see much development around mediatek. And lastly redmi note 7 pro has a notification light which is missing on realme devices. Hope this helps.

WarriorMax said:
First I'm a huge redmi fan myself and i still use note 3. I'm can understand your confusion. I'm myself do a lot of research. Anyhow here is my take. Realme 5 pro is in every way of specifications superior to redmi note 7pro, Cant comment on color os though. So you should expect a price drop soon in redmi devices since both are priced exactly same. Another important factor to consider is that i read somewhere that they are sending free devices to some developers so there is a good chance development could see big boost. Redmi note 8 is based on meditek chip and not on the usual snapdragon unlike note 7. I know redmi note 3 didn't see much development around mediatek. And lastly redmi note 7 pro has a notification light which is missing on realme devices. Hope this helps.
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Redmi Note 8 have a snapdragon 665, it's the Redmi Note 8 Pro who have a mediatek Helio G90T

As a pure android lover I'd go for Realme 5 Pro. I've never tried Color OS but not even planning to do so. I've spent a year with MiUi on my Redmi Note 4 (mido) and in the past 1.5 years I've tested every Pie based rom on it and I can surely tell it's way better than Miui. I'm sure it'll be the same for me with Color OS. Since the hardware of Realme 5 Pro is way superior compared to Redmi Note 7 Pro (charging, UFS storage, chipset), all it needs a good custom rom/kernel combo and I'll be swift and smooth. But that's my opinion as an android purist. I've followed android since 2.0 and been a fan of stock experience since then.