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[Q] Need Help which to buy

Which is BETTER
HTC Touch Pro 2 (OR) Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 ?
X2 has 8.1 MP Camera BUT i heard it has Sluggish interface & crashes a lot !?
HTC Touch Pro 2 looks more stylish ....
WHAT DO YOU THINK?KNOW?

Personally I believe they both have aging hardware and aren't worth buying =\ brand new, used i believe you can get better phones for the price
I had an X1 so meh lol
go with the HTC TP2, more ram + bigger screen = win
megapixels don't matter unless you're actually printing out pictures

+1 for the Touch Pro2.
Wins for the X2 over the TP2
divX support
8MP shooter with LED flash
3.5mm audio jack
Wins for the TP2 over the X2
Performance
Better custom UI
Better keyboard
Larger, more sensitive screen
But as mentioned, it's not worth buying these devices new. Best to get them used. (I actually have a used TP2 up for sale in the market section. You may PM me for more info!)

Really thanx for the advice
which other mobile phone do you advice me to buy?

Welcome to forums
Agree Rhodium is a great device, I have one and it is one of the best hardware devices out there!

Cool Doctor said:
Really thanx for the advice
which other mobile phone do you advice me to buy?
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it really depends on how much money you are willing to spend =P

Danni3 said:
it really depends on how much money you are willing to spend =P
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600 Dollars MAX

Huawei MediaPad M6 - Worthy of an upgrade?

Who is thinking of upgrading to the MediaPad M6?
https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_mediapad_m6_in_84_and_108_varieties-news-37711.php
The Kirin 980 and bigger battery are nice but the camera seems the same and the fingerprint sensor has been removed?!
Also still no dual SIM LTE version and the 8.4 is only available in Champagne Gold.
https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9747&idPhone2=9092#diff-

Not enthused...
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Given the software upgrade support for the M5, I don't think I'll be upgrading... terrible to still be sat on 8.0 when 9.1 is available for their flagship phones. Why aren't they offering the same support for their tabs?

littleash88 said:
Given the software upgrade support for the M5, I don't think I'll be upgrading... terrible to still be sat on 8.0 when 9.1 is available for their flagship phones. Why aren't they offering the same support for their tabs?
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Depends on your region ... most people outside the US already have 9.0 on their devices. At least in Germany we have 9.0.1 with security patch of June.

AndDiSa said:
Depends on your region ... most people outside the US already have 9.0 on their devices. At least in Germany we have 9.0.1 with security patch of June.
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UK mate. The lost and forgotten country! Suppose I'll just have to wait it out...

littleash88 said:
UK mate. The lost and forgotten country! Suppose I'll just have to wait it out...
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I'm in the UK and I have 9.01

mightywhites29111971 said:
I'm in the UK and I have 9.01
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Oh... Cellular or WiFi? If Cellular, what network?

littleash88 said:
Oh... Cellular or WiFi? If Cellular, what network?
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It's WiFi I am afraid.

Flavio said:
Who is thinking of upgrading to the MediaPad M6?
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While the M5 that I have is a fantastic device that I really like, I definitely will not be buying another MediaPad because of the lack of upgrades on the US marketed version.

I am happy with my M5 Pro (10.8), so I will not upgrade that, but I am thinking of replacing my Mate 10 with a M6 8.4 now that the CPU is on high end smartphone level. Only downside is that I cant have a big cover or it will not fit in my pocket any more.
P.S: I already have Android 9 on my Mate 10 and M5 Pro, so I have no reason to complain. Also I dont know a single important feature why I would need Android 9 and so far I have not seen any important features in Android 10 either. The important step was Android 8 to be able to set app permissions.

I have the M5 8.4 NA version and I have the M6 8.4 on order directly from China so obviously the Chinese version. Not enthused about the "gold' with white bezel but it isn't a deal breaker. Fingerprint reader is kinda a bummer but once again isn't huge. Honestly the Kirin 980 makes up for all of it. Scoring nearly double the 960 in Antutu is no joke and there are no other options for other high power tablets besides the Tab S4 and soon to be released Tab S5 and those will be like $600-$700. The 980 is somewhat comparable to the 855, a little behind but it obliterates every other CPU out there (besides the Exynos that will never make it to NA probably).
So yeah not too stoked about gold/white or no FP reader but there are no other options,z especially at this price point. For some reason Samsung and everyone else want a TON for a high end CPU in a tablet. $300US is very reasonable. I guess the one pro is symmetrical bezels, the large bottom bezel on the m5 8.4 triggers my OCD when in landscape.

Clienterror said:
I have the M5 8.4 NA version and I have the M6 8.4 on order directly from China so obviously the Chinese version. Not enthused about the "gold' with white bezel but it isn't a deal breaker. Fingerprint reader is kinda a bummer but once again isn't huge. Honestly the Kirin 980 makes up for all of it. Scoring nearly double the 960 in Antutu is no joke and there are no other options for other high power tablets besides the Tab S4 and soon to be released Tab S5 and those will be like $600-$700. The 980 is somewhat comparable to the 855, a little behind but it obliterates every other CPU out there (besides the Exynos that will never make it to NA probably).
So yeah not too stoked about gold/white or no FP reader but there are no other options,z especially at this price point. For some reason Samsung and everyone else want a TON for a high end CPU in a tablet. $300US is very reasonable. I guess the one pro is symmetrical bezels, the large bottom bezel on the m5 8.4 triggers my OCD when in landscape.
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Where do you buy the M6 for $300? The cheapest on AliExpress is closer to $340 and the LTE 128GB version (the one I would have wanted) is $470.
But since it is not dual sim I have decided to get a Mate X, at least if the early reviews are not as disastrous as they were for the Galaxy Fold.
I made a quick wooden mockup yesterday and it is smaller than the Mate 20X when folded (so easier to hold) and unfolded the screen area is comparable to the M6. It is a lot of money but it's a hobby and hobbies cost money.

mightywhites29111971 said:
I'm in the UK and I have 9.01
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Me too, on the 8" wifi version.

Is anyone concerned about the absence of international ROM on M6? I gather that Google apps like Play store are no go on the new comer. Seems not much success in installing the Google framework in it from Chinese user forums.

awtchan said:
Is anyone concerned about the absence of international ROM on M6? I gather that Google apps like Play store are no go on the new comer. Seems not much success in installing the Google framework in it from Chinese user forums.
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Hey @awtchan, does this effectively mean that all the google-related apps wont install, even if you pull the apks from other sources like apkpure? The MediapadM6 is basically the only decently powerful tablet these days that's priced well. And it has a headphone jack and outstanding speakers from what I've read.
There is no way I'd buy a Samsung S5e or S6 tablet.

jauling said:
Hey @awtchan, does this effectively mean that all the google-related apps wont install, even if you pull the apks from other sources like apkpure? The MediapadM6 is basically the only decently powerful tablet these Zdays that's priced well. And it has a headphone jack and outstanding speakers from what I've read.
There is no way I'd buy a Samsung S5e or S6 tablet.
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From what I understood, users on Mainland China are struggling to try get Google Store up and running but all efforts have failed so far. The usual outcome is forced crashing Google Play. One can still install certain Google apps through alternative sources but they are limited. For example, they still can't use Facebook, Maps and Whatsapp.
The advice from users is to wait for international version to come out but no one knows when. However, I've made an enquiry with a seller on Aliexpress and I was told 'it's OK to use Google Store on it' (in Chinese). I'd give much grain of salt to that.
In short, it's a bit risky to buy now.

My wife needs a replacement for her Samsung tablet and I was heading toward getting another Huawei product. But not now. What other options are there besides another Samsung which she does not want.

reubenray said:
My wife needs a replacement for her Samsung tablet and I was heading toward getting another Huawei product. But not now. What other options are there besides another Samsung which she does not want.
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Sit and wait, thats what I'm doing. If you can't wait... then your choices are pretty limited for Android tablets. The M5 is decent, but old. Same for the Mi Pad 4.

Same here. Waiting for the Play Store to be added, then will buy it.

I would but Android is farrrr too restrictive for me I got my M5 as a replacement for a Windows laptop, it's a much nicer piece of hardware but the software let's it down so much.. maybe one day we will get Windows 10 on ARM..
Silly things spoil it for me, like the touchpad scrolling not being smooth, the complete lack of palm rejection there, how it's impossible to turn off the shift space shortcut.. Also usb 2.0 is ridiculous, I use my action camera and wanted this to watch the videos off, usb2.0 is far too slow (plus with windows I could transcode to hevc using hardware acceleration, no reason why this tablet can't do it just no software to do it)

A sub 6 inch smartphone under 300 usd

Hi folks,
I'm looking into getting a smartphone that replaces my cracked P10 Plus.
At the meantime, I'm using my Mom's Mi A2 lite - which is awsome in terms of size but the camera and performance are crappy.
The main way I'm picking a phone is by the following aspects:
1. Good camera
2. Audio jack and SD-card extension ability
3. Good usability
looking at the smartphone list, the only one that answers it with the limitation of 300 USD mark is the HONOR 10.
Before buying it, any idea which other phones should I look at?
Thanks,
-M

ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm looking into getting a smartphone that replaces my cracked P10 Plus.
At the meantime, I'm using my Mom's Mi A2 lite - which is awsome in terms of size but the camera and performance are crappy.
The main way I'm picking a phone is by the following aspects:
1. Good camera
2. Audio jack and SD-card extension ability
3. Good usability
looking at the smartphone list, the only one that answers it with the limitation of 300 USD mark is the HONOR 10.
Before buying it, any idea which other phones should I look at?
Thanks,
-M
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179&page=1983
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846277

Oneplus Nord price leaked?

Oneplus Nord price and design revealed? 261€ its a very good price! O hope it is true!
https://techbit.pt/teaser-oneplus-nord-mostra-preco-aspeto-caracteristicas/
PS: sorry, website is in portuguese. Use Google translate

Nah it's about 500€.
https://www.techradar.com/news/exclusive-oneplus-nord-chipset-5g-and-3-key-focuses-revealed

In India, acc. to me base model of OnePlusNord will launch between ₹20k-25k

I don't see this device going for less than €499,
Pity really because they could give it for less

So it's not the same profil than before.... OnePlus is not a flagship killer (like OP5 with the last SOC 835 128/8Go for 529 €/$) now we have the same specs at the same price in 2020 with a low SoC, no 90hz screen, no stereo speaker, no IP68 cert... So always the same missing features, there any advantage to buy +500 $/€ this Nord phone instead a 7T at 499 €/$ or a Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
https://fr.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009734829654.html?wid=1349303
https://fr.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_3009534284604495.html?wid=2000001

Pho3nX said:
So it's not the same profil than before.... OnePlus is not a flagship killer (like OP5 with the last SOC 835 128/8Go for 529 €/$) now we have the same specs at the same price in 2020 with a low SoC, no 90hz screen, no stereo speaker, no IP68 cert... So always the same missing features, there any advantage to buy +500 $/€ this Nord phone instead a 7T at 499 €/$ or a Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro
https://fr.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009734829654.html?wid=1349303
https://fr.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_3009534284604495.html?wid=2000001
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It has a 90 hz screen lol

NightScap3 said:
It has a 90 hz screen lol
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No it's confirmed... 90hz was a non officiel information/leak specs, from some sources it's annonced only 60hz
So... Not "lol", i hope it's a mistake, because i want a 90Hz

From my point of view they failed to place the Nord as a successor to the X. They try to mark it eves as "more than a successor" but it is way to big to fulfill the role as a successor anyways for me. Also 500€ is not a "budget" phone, this is already a lot of money tbh. I had high hopes in this model but with this body size and price point this is already a nogo

wow 500 euro for a snapdragon 700 series phone is outrageous.

bradputt said:
wow 500 euro for a snapdragon 700 series phone is outrageous.
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€400 would be fair,not worth it for any more but then again you are getting OxygenOS and the same 48mp camera on the 7 series,good sized battery too

bradputt said:
wow 500 euro for a snapdragon 700 series phone is outrageous.
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Agreed, if this is 500 euros, it's dead in the waters.
If it was released in the U.S. at that price, it wouldn't be too bad.
But EU having so many options at budget pricing, this is a bad price.

AirCon81 said:
Agreed, if this is 500 euros, it's dead in the waters.
If it was released in the U.S. at that price, it wouldn't be too bad.
But EU having so many options at budget pricing, this is a bad price.
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Realme x50 came out at 349 with same chip so I can't see them justify a €500 price tag,
€400 would be fair but do think it will be hgher

is 399 euro or 499 euro (more ram and storage)

On Amazon there is an offer of €30 off the Nord in most countries like Spain and France of you have Amazon Prime so you can get it for €369 if you just sign up for a trial of Prime.
In UK the Offer is £379 minus £30 which is decent at £349

Question Some thoughts

Hi friends, currently I own the P11 Pro 2021 version and I'm not happy with the display and thinking of selling this tablet and buying the 2022 Gen 2 version. In you're opions, would this be a good upgrade? I use the tablet mainly for web browsing and media consumption. I appreciate you're thoughts

It's budget tablet don't expect much for oled screen if you want best screen buy galaxy tab higher tier

TEK023 said:
It's budget tablet don't expect much for oled screen if you want best screen buy galaxy tab higher tier
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Thanks, I've decided to go for it and buy the tablet. £248 is a bargain.

Pro 2022's screen is better much. Sure