In current market, there is a much competitive and popular smartphone from Lenovo, although it's not the first 64bit 4G LTE smartphone, and it also the upgraded version of Lenovo Lemo, we must figure out the model, right, it's Lenovo Lemo K3 Note. After Meizu announced its note version, Meizu M1 Note, 'Note' has become the trendy word, like Xiaomi Note, so does Lenovo K3 Note. We are delighted to get the goods to make a specific hands on review for you when you have questions to purchase this one.
Design
Lenovo K3 Note has boosted 5.5inch FHD IPS screen instead of the Lenovo k3 with 5.0inch HD IPS screen, in view of the screen size and screen resolution, large screen size can be regarded as a small tablet pc, like a popular phablet, especially for those large-palm foreigner. What's more, i am so picky with the screen resolution, if i bought a smartphone with lower screen resolution, which means the less superior video quality. Fortunately, Lenovo K3 note has the highest screen resolution with 1920 * 1080pixels, which enables me to enjoy more full high definition videos, games, and so on. This factor is very critical for me.
Hardware
Lenovo K3 Note has also made changed about its CPU, this time it uses the latest and most popular MTK6752 64bit Octa core 1.7GHz CPU rather than Qualcomm MSMS8916 64bit Quad Core 1.2GHz CPU of Lenovo Lemo K3, built in RAM 2GB ROM 16GB, larger than RAM 1GB of Lenovo K3. As you know, a chipset is as important as human's heart, 64bit Octa core processor has come into a mature and stable stage for most smartphones. I can play 3D games freely and rapidly by Lenovo K3 Note, meanwhile, RAM 2GB running memory helps me store and run the enough apps to avoid the lack storage to be stuck.
Dual Camera
When i pick a smartphone, i also attch importance to the dual camera, it has 13MP back camera and 5MP front camera, both cameras enable me to take a picture in low light, let alone in strong light. I always take this smartphone to shoot some beautiful moments in my life and then upload in my zone. I believe as time passed by, it can be eternal.
Software
For most Lenovo smartphone, it just can support Chinese and English, and it doesn't have Google play store. Right now we can share the good news that this one not only has google play store, but also set up in your mother tongue. Meanwhile, I can use GPS to locate where i want to go to avoid losing the way. Other practical softwares such as facebook, twitter, bluetooth are provided for you free. In addition, 3000mAh Battery lets me call or play for one day without charging more. I can't express more about this smartphone.
Price and Coupon
Lenovo K3 Note begins to sell now below $170 today to get a nice budget phone. Now there are Yellow and White in stock. Which one will you choose? More latest review about Chinese smartphone will come soon, stay tuned.
Mod Edit: Commercial link removed by @Darth
droidjo said:
In current market, there is a much competitive and popular smartphone from Lenovo, although it's not the first 64bit 4G LTE smartphone, and it also the upgraded version of Lenovo Lemo, we must figure out the model, right, it's Lenovo Lemo K3 Note. After Meizu announced its note version, Meizu M1 Note, 'Note' has become the trendy word, like Xiaomi Note, so does Lenovo K3 Note. We are delighted to get the goods to make a specific hands on review for you when you have questions to purchase this one.
Design
Lenovo K3 Note has boosted 5.5inch FHD IPS screen instead of the Lenovo k3 with 5.0inch HD IPS screen, in view of the screen size and screen resolution, large screen size can be regarded as a small tablet pc, like a popular phablet, especially for those large-palm foreigner. What's more, i am so picky with the screen resolution, if i bought a smartphone with lower screen resolution, which means the less superior video quality. Fortunately, Lenovo K3 note has the highest screen resolution with 1920 * 1080pixels, which enables me to enjoy more full high definition videos, games, and so on. This factor is very critical for me.
Hardware
Lenovo K3 Note has also made changed about its CPU, this time it uses the latest and most popular MTK6752 64bit Octa core 1.7GHz CPU rather than Qualcomm MSMS8916 64bit Quad Core 1.2GHz CPU of Lenovo Lemo K3, built in RAM 2GB ROM 16GB, larger than RAM 1GB of Lenovo K3. As you know, a chipset is as important as human's heart, 64bit Octa core processor has come into a mature and stable stage for most smartphones. I can play 3D games freely and rapidly by Lenovo K3 Note, meanwhile, RAM 2GB running memory helps me store and run the enough apps to avoid the lack storage to be stuck.
Dual Camera
When i pick a smartphone, i also attch importance to the dual camera, it has 13MP back camera and 5MP front camera, both cameras enable me to take a picture in low light, let alone in strong light. I always take this smartphone to shoot some beautiful moments in my life and then upload in my zone. I believe as time passed by, it can be eternal.
Software
For most Lenovo smartphone, it just can support Chinese and English, and it doesn't have Google play store. Right now we can share the good news that this one not only has google play store, but also set up in your mother tongue. Meanwhile, I can use GPS to locate where i want to go to avoid losing the way. Other practical softwares such as facebook, twitter, bluetooth are provided for you free. In addition, 3000mAh Battery lets me call or play for one day without charging more. I can't express more about this smartphone.
Price and Coupon
Lenovo K3 Note begins to sell now below $180 today to get a nice budget phone. Now there are Yellow and White in stock. Which one will you choose? More latest review about Chinese smartphone will come soon, stay tuned.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have one too, and I have flash it with a custom recovery and I can not boot now
Any one please can give me a flash backup that I can use it with SPFlashTool ?
many thanks.
droidjo said:
In current market, there is a much competitive and popular smartphone from Lenovo, although it's not the first 64bit 4G LTE smartphone, and it also the upgraded version of Lenovo Lemo, we must figure out the model, right, it's Lenovo Lemo K3 Note. After Meizu announced its note version, Meizu M1 Note, 'Note' has become the trendy word, like Xiaomi Note, so does Lenovo K3 Note. We are delighted to get the goods to make a specific hands on review for you when you have questions to purchase this one.
Design
Lenovo K3 Note has boosted 5.5inch FHD IPS screen instead of the Lenovo k3 with 5.0inch HD IPS screen, in view of the screen size and screen resolution, large screen size can be regarded as a small tablet pc, like a popular phablet, especially for those large-palm foreigner. What's more, i am so picky with the screen resolution, if i bought a smartphone with lower screen resolution, which means the less superior video quality. Fortunately, Lenovo K3 note has the highest screen resolution with 1920 * 1080pixels, which enables me to enjoy more full high definition videos, games, and so on. This factor is very critical for me.
Hardware
Lenovo K3 Note has also made changed about its CPU, this time it uses the latest and most popular MTK6752 64bit Octa core 1.7GHz CPU rather than Qualcomm MSMS8916 64bit Quad Core 1.2GHz CPU of Lenovo Lemo K3, built in RAM 2GB ROM 16GB, larger than RAM 1GB of Lenovo K3. As you know, a chipset is as important as human's heart, 64bit Octa core processor has come into a mature and stable stage for most smartphones. I can play 3D games freely and rapidly by Lenovo K3 Note, meanwhile, RAM 2GB running memory helps me store and run the enough apps to avoid the lack storage to be stuck.
Dual Camera
When i pick a smartphone, i also attch importance to the dual camera, it has 13MP back camera and 5MP front camera, both cameras enable me to take a picture in low light, let alone in strong light. I always take this smartphone to shoot some beautiful moments in my life and then upload in my zone. I believe as time passed by, it can be eternal.
Software
For most Lenovo smartphone, it just can support Chinese and English, and it doesn't have Google play store. Right now we can share the good news that this one not only has google play store, but also set up in your mother tongue. Meanwhile, I can use GPS to locate where i want to go to avoid losing the way. Other practical softwares such as facebook, twitter, bluetooth are provided for you free. In addition, 3000mAh Battery lets me call or play for one day without charging more. I can't express more about this smartphone.
Price and Coupon
Lenovo K3 Note begins to sell now below $180 today to get a nice budget phone. Now there are Yellow and White in stock. Which one will you choose? More latest review about Chinese smartphone will come soon, stay tuned.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello to all guys , I just got this fantastic Lenovo phablet , but I do not like the translation and Vibe UI , I want to find a pure Android rom . I know that almost certainly there are devices that have the Lenovo compatible roms . Can anyone help me out ?
Bands FDD
kangel said:
Hello to all guys , I just got this fantastic Lenovo phablet , but I do not like the translation and Vibe UI , I want to find a pure Android rom . I know that almost certainly there are devices that have the Lenovo compatible roms . Can anyone help me out ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can anyone answer me if this cellphone supports Band B7 (2600 MHz) 4G. Because I want to purchase one, but I saw on TENAA site that doesn't supports.
Thank you
samukaiser said:
Can anyone answer me if this cellphone supports Band B7 (2600 MHz) 4G. Because I want to purchase one, but I saw on TENAA site that doesn't supports.
Thank you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm now in 4G
The dropbox require password, some one knows it?
kangel said:
I'm now in 4G
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know that supports B1 and B3 bands (1800 and 2100 MHz)
But I want to know if supports band b7 (2600 MHz) because that it's used here.
samukaiser said:
I know that supports B1 and B3 bands (1800 and 2100 MHz)
But I want to know if supports band b7 (2600 MHz) because that it's used here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi Friend, it supports 4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz, please check it.
gaaps need
I bought this today. But its in chinese version with no google servieces. Any gaaps link or firmware link with playstore and google services enabled???
rana103 said:
I bought this today. But its in chinese version with no google servieces. Any gaaps link or firmware link with playstore and google services enabled???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1/ Go here and download the CWM recovery v6.0.5.1 : http://pan.baidu.com/s/1mguuByg
2/ Install it with SPFlashTool. Important : you must to check the option "DA DL All with Checksum" otherwise it will not boot!
3/ reboot to CWM recovery and install google gapps 5.0 minimal : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/gapps-google-apps-minimal-edition-t2943330
4/ Bonus: root --> via recovery, install the supersu update zip : https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
droidjo said:
Hi, I have helped you get the ROM from my friend, you can flash the lenovo k3 note and get the Lenovo K3 Note ROM here! It's exclusive, just cherish it. By the way, after you flash the phone, don't forget to install the software, MoboPlayer_81.apk in the file.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No reply for the Dropbox rom download link???
Any other firmware links available for this mobile??
Just and insurance..
The official roms are very good, no need of any password of any thing : http://www.vibeui.com/vibeui/rom?key=k3 note
Install it via CWM.
It will overwrite the recovery by the official one, just reflash it by the CWM recovery and re-root as usual with : https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
dreambo said:
The official roms are very good, no need of any password of any thing : http://www.vibeui.com/vibeui/rom?key=k3 note
Install it via CWM.
It will overwrite the recovery by the official one, just reflash it by the CWM recovery and re-root as usual with : https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I really want to get this device! But a few questions for those that have it...
(a) what is the quality of the camera? For the price, I know I can't expect too much, but I am hoping it is significantly better than my current phone (Moto G 2013)
(b) from youtube videos it looks like the screen has quite a significant blue tint to the screen colors. Have you found this to be the case, and have you tried using any apps to correct it?
(c) has anybody successfully used a 64GB micro SD card with it?
(d) it seems that it does not come with Google Play. Has anybody successfully replicated the steps posted by dreambo to root and install gapps?
dreambo said:
The official roms are very good, no need of any password of any thing : http://www.vibeui.com/vibeui/rom?key=k3 note
Install it via CWM.
It will overwrite the recovery by the official one, just reflash it by the CWM recovery and re-root as usual with : https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol, i release the rom to support Multi-language, the officail rom just supports English and Chinese.
droidjo said:
lol, i release the rom to support Multi-language, the officail rom just supports English and Chinese.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Real multi-language or only 95% of system? Because I'm italian and I don't like that translation.
Can you send me italian screenshots?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NI25fKWQQuI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxvNVsWVSXc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21BztpqT_8U
kangel said:
Hello to all guys , I just got this fantastic Lenovo phablet , but I do not like the translation and Vibe UI , I want to find a pure Android rom . I know that almost certainly there are devices that have the Lenovo compatible roms . Can anyone help me out ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah, which model?
Lataman said:
The dropbox require password, some one knows it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol, you need to contact the reseller about the password.
lenovo k3 note problem
hello sorry for my english.
i have k3 note and i have problem with miracast... its very big lathency... and movies work ok only in .mkv codec.... my friend have jiayu s3... its similiar phone like mine but his work great...
i think this its firmware/ rom problem... can someone send link to stock pure android...plese help
limafoxtrot said:
I really want to get this device! But a few questions for those that have it...
(a) what is the quality of the camera? For the price, I know I can't expect too much, but I am hoping it is significantly better than my current phone (Moto G 2013)
(b) from youtube videos it looks like the screen has quite a significant blue tint to the screen colors. Have you found this to be the case, and have you tried using any apps to correct it?
(c) has anybody successfully used a 64GB micro SD card with it?
(d) it seems that it does not come with Google Play. Has anybody successfully replicated the steps posted by dreambo to root and install gapps?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
camera take little worst phote then sgnote 3
in my phone i have 64gb toshiba hspeed and works great
i order my phone from aliexpress and i have gpstore and gapps
but this phone( on my system) dont have ota update so a wait fore cm or stock rom
Asus recently announced the refreshed version of its Zenfone Max. The new phone now comes with an Octa Core Snapdragon 615 Processor , 2/3GB of RAM and a 'monstrous' 5000mAh Battery. It gets 32GB of internal storage which is expandable upto 64GB via a MicroSD card slot. The 2GB variant will be sold for INR 9,999 and the 3GB variant will be sold for INR 12,999. I have been using the phone since the past few days and the difference of putting a Snapdragon 615 over the original 410 is noticeable. Along with that, The smoothness of the UI has also been improved. I will be doing a full review of this phone soon but for now, Here is the unboxing and Gaming overview of the phone in 4k.
Thanks
please kindly tell me the build number of Android M on this device .
Being touted as an affordable smartphone, the best feature about the smartphone is its humongous battery: use it all you want and it is highly unlikely most users will be disappointed. Apart from this, the display is good for everyday usage, nothing spectacular. The camera is above average, and the device does have a hefty body thanks to its beefy battery. Android Marshmallow brings all the bells and whistles we've grown accustomed to in this OS, while ZenUI throws in a ton of apps--something you may like if that's your thing.
I am loving the new 615 model...Has anyone managed to get custom recovery TWRP for this device ??
saiprasadgawde said:
I am loving the new 615 model...Has anyone managed to get custom recovery TWRP for this device ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1 , Asus rolled out the marshmallow update for the 410 (16GB) version of Zenfone max yesterday ,a custom recovery is needed indeed
jide1 said:
+1 , Asus rolled out the marshmallow update for the 410 (16GB) version of Zenfone max yesterday ,a custom recovery is needed indeed
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ya I know about the update. Just hoping someone gets TWRP recovery to this device
too bad the 2016 version only available in india
Lightya said:
too bad the 2016 version only available in india
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i bought one on ebay. been using for a month now, its amazing. the battery is a dream
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/191866863090?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
As we've posted before, most heating is normal, as phones give off heat when using power or when charging.
crystallet wrote:
Honestly, I don't think there's a problem. Newer phones, with more powerful processors and functions, running more demanding apps, run warmer than older models. We need to know the temperature of the phone that the user thinks is too hot to see if the phone is running within operating specifications.
People who change phones every year will probably not be surprised by today's warmer-running phones. People who have used the same phone for two years or more, probably will be.
And yes, warming is normal. But we want to help you get used to the way these newer phones run.
dheeruarum wrote:
Arey yar just stop posting here. If you post then make some sense of it. Motorola knows our problems. They are searching for a solution. Finally I say don't post silly comments over here.
Hey guys,
First of all pardon me for the length of this post. I have been following this thread for almost 2 weeks now. And all the statements, made by the senior members/moderators of this forum have been to the same effect, most heating is normal. Infact, one of the senior members even went on to say that he/she would help us get used to the way these newer phones ran! So i decided to find out for myself if this is how the newer phones ran. And as some of our Indian friends blamed us of over-reacting, i also needed to find out, are we posting silly comments? Does motorola really know our problems and are we hindering their 'solution finding'? Lets find out...
Below is the list of some the branded phones in budget segment(except oneplus 3,which i will explain later y i included) that have released in the last one year or so. All these phones were tested by the same person(geekyranjit) under the same conditions. The test was to measure the temperature of these phones after gaming on them for 10-12 minutes. All the tests were done using the same games. Lets find out how normal is our phone compared to other newer phones..
Oneplus 3
Snapdragon 820(Dual-core 2.15 GHz Kryo & dual-core 1.6 GHz Kryo)
Current price: ₹27999
Front: 42.0
Back : 41.6(went to 43 in asphalt 8)
Leeco/Letv le2
Snapdragon 652 (Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Current price: ₹11999
Front: 40.1
Back : 40.5
Xiaomi redmi note 3
Snapdragon 650(Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & Dual-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Current price: ₹11999(32 gb)
Front : 43.6
Back(Aluminium): 38.3
Moto G turbo
Snapdragon 615(Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Current price: ₹12499
Front : 41.7
Back : 42.0
Lenovo K4 Note
Mediatek MT6753(Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53)
Current price: ₹11999
Front : 43.3
Back : 43.5
Lenovo Zuk z1
Snapdragon 801(Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400)
Current price: ₹13499
Front 43.5
Back 44.3
Lenovo Moto g4 plus
Snapdragon 617(Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53)
Current price: ₹14999
Front 45.5(paticularly hot at top)
Back 44.2
Ash from c4etech got 48.6 degree at front top after 30 minutes of gaming. Abhinav from phonebunch got 47.1 degree in the front and 50.3 degree at the back while gaming for 15 minutes without an AC on but in indoor conditions.
Please Note:
All the tests are done indoors under an AC with an ambient temperature of 27-28 degrees, unless specified otherwise. So heatwave has nothing to do with these temperatures.(Not getting personal, just clarifying)
One plus 3 does not fall under the 'budget' smartphone category but i included it in the list because it uses the latest and the most powerful chipset in the midrange smartphone segment. So if such heat was normal in today's faster processors, this phone should exhibit the most heat.
Conclusion:
All Lenovo phones heat quite a bit more than the other smartphones in this category and that is why probably moderators think that such heat is normal. But no branded phone heats as much as moto g4 plus, not even lenovo's other devices in this segment. So how many of u guys think that this is all normal? Except for oneplus 3 every phone in this list is cheaper than moto g4 plus and most of them have almost the same specs. Do u still think that we are over-reacting and everything is normal with this phone?
and yes they give quick charge 1.0??**** moto
yeah this phone has heating issue, I think the main reason is processor, any intensive processor using apps will heat it up quickly, in 10 minutes and I don't think this could be solved with software update, this is bad because it will lower the life of phone, so in my opinion if you haven't got this phone yet, don't buy it, get redmi note 3 3gb ram instead
i already got it just today but i am normal user...fb whatsapp and coc just
I tested with 'Made In China' and 'Made in India' g4+....quite obviously Indian Device is getting more warmer in less time and even Display is not bright enough when compared to Chinese(Original).
What I'm trying to say is people I saw who are worrying too much about the heating issue are owners of "Made in India". Mine is working fine after the Initial update but getting little warmer after playing too much(I play Nova, asphalt) but I can live with this..
So check your device manufacturer .. and I can say if you bought recently(and got USB charger) then it is Indian and If you purchased at earlier it is Chinese
PS: Mine is chinese..not Indian (check your device box for Name of Manufacturer to know)
ReX-Hell2heAven said:
I tested with 'Made In China' and 'Made in India' g4+....quite obviously Indian Device is getting more warmer in less time and even Display is not bright enough when compared to Chinese(Original).
What I'm trying to say is people I saw who are worrying too much about the heating issue are owners of "Made in India". Mine is working fine after the Initial update but getting little warmer after playing too much(I play Nova, asphalt) but I can live with this..
So check your device manufacturer .. and I can say if you bought recently(and got USB charger) then it is Indian and If you purchased at earlier it is Chinese
PS: Mine is chinese..not Indian (check your device box for Name of Manufacturer to know)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bro mine is a chinese one ....... But have found the reason for overheating during turbo charging......... Check out my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/cracked-reason-moto-g4-heats-turbo-t3403612
And ya over heating upto 45°C is just fine its some thing thats common between my
octacore,3gbram moto g4+
Quadcore,1gb ram sony xperia e3d2212
And quadcore,also 1gb ram hp 7 voicetab.......
Its pretty much common in evryphone now a days
But would like to mention something that i had experienced with my xperia e3
Its that after i rooted it and got rid of a few actually a lot of system apps i dint notice overheating in it evn while playing games like MC4 for almost 3hours continuously with my charger plugged it......
In case of moto g4+ therz no bloatware too(very very less bloatware)so it just might be the chance of over usage...etc....apart from the time of gaming and turbo charging i dont really think the phone heats up to a level that u would have to worry(like 3g all day long with whatsapp snapchat and instagram running all day long)......
wanted to know
ReX-Hell2heAven said:
I tested with 'Made In China' and 'Made in India' g4+....quite obviously Indian Device is getting more warmer in less time and even Display is not bright enough when compared to Chinese(Original).
What I'm trying to say is people I saw who are worrying too much about the heating issue are owners of "Made in India". Mine is working fine after the Initial update but getting little warmer after playing too much(I play Nova, asphalt) but I can live with this..
So check your device manufacturer .. and I can say if you bought recently(and got USB charger) then it is Indian and If you purchased at earlier it is Chinese
PS: Mine is chinese..not Indian (check your device box for Name of Manufacturer to know)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i want to buy this device from amazon but i worried wether i get a indian made or china made version. i wnt to know is indian version is worth buying cos of dull white display and less powerful charger ???
Hi
I just ordered the S20 Plus from EE UK after ordering I noticed Samsung doesn't release the snapdragon chipset in the UK LOL So I had a look online Youtube and noticed they is a clear winner here for the snapdragon also it is 8nm vs 7nm
I do get a 14 day cancellation if I dont like the device.
Both the SD 865 and Exynos 990 are 7nm. It is expected that the Exynos will be behind the SD but we still can't say how much. We have to wait for the first review devices.
shankly1985 said:
Hi
I just ordered the S20 Plus from EE UK after ordering I noticed Samsung doesn't release the snapdragon chipset in the UK LOL So I had a look online Youtube and noticed they is a clear winner here for the snapdragon also it is 8nm vs 7nm
I do get a 14 day cancellation if I dont like the device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Keep in mind. If you ever want to unlock the bootloader that the snap dragon more than likely will not be able to. How it's been for years now. Exynos is the way to go in my opinion.
Both the Exynos and snapdragon chips are good. But in performance Exynos is performing least than the Snapdragon.
So far with my research, the Snapdragon is 20% faster in multi-core operation and 3% behind in Single-core mode.... so some features like AI will be better on the Exynos... but if you play games or render video, the Snapdragon is the clear winner.... My main concern is do I even want to root the phone?!? I lost root on my s8 within the past year and I havent found a need to redo it (since I have the wipe the phone its a PITA)...... I can preorder in the United States right now and trade-in my phone... If I decide to root the phone...I'd want to buy the Exynos verison, which would affect any trade-ins......... Last time I bought the Exynos S8 verison and it has lasted pretty good... I am still using it now however my back in cracked up some and a small crack on the front upper corner that cannot be seen in its case.... So I expect to only get $120 trade in for it.... now, if they will do multiple trade-ins I still have my old S7 as well.... even still... for a S20+ 512gb phone I am looking at $900-$1000 for the phone outright... and then $1300 if i elect to get the Exynos verision if I want to root it eventually...
Decisions Decision... and I am sure most of us in the US are in this situation.... I like the depth sensor so the S20 is out... and the size and weight of the Ultra, plus the fact that I will doubt i will ever use the 108mp mode... the S20+ is big enough coming from the S8.... so only thing left is which CPU?!? I hear the SnapDragon will also be better on Battery life as well... since both chipsets have four ARM Cortex-A55 cores, but where the Snapdragon 865 complements the package with four additional cores based on the ARM Cortex-A77 architecture, the Exynos 990 features two Exynos M5 custom cores and two older ARM Cortex-A76 cores.
Apparently 5G on the Snapdragon version would not work in Europe/UK.
It's all in the other thread for the S20 ultra.
This is very bad - if it's true...
Sent from my SM-N9750 using Tapatalk
geovass said:
Apparently 5G on the Snapdragon version would not work in Europe/UK.
It's all in the other thread for the S20 ultra.
This is very bad - if it's true...
Sent from my SM-N9750 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HK version supports N78 (UK 5G band).
Sent from my SM-N9750 using Tapatalk
Hey there!
Any further studies comparing SD and exymos proc? Google isn't giving many results atm :-/
I have the UK exynos s20 plus. very disappointed with the camera. Will no doubt return it and consider getting a snapdragon version. at least with that you can use gcam.
https://mightygadget.co.uk/samsung-...mm-snapdragon-865-geekbench-results-compared/
Here is the best comparison so far. Exynos has better GPU (which is rather surprising), and worse CPU department (single core is faster on Exynos and S865 is better in multicore performance). Battery life almost the same. Nothing to complain about Exynos version this year.
---------- Post added at 04:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 PM ----------
Here is another comparsion:
https://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-s20-snapdragon-865-vs-exynos-990
Exynos sometimes literaly destroys S865...
My battery life is doing good enough getting around 4/5 hours screen on time. I have made some adjustments though I run 120hz dark theme on everything I can and also have a dark wallpaper, I dont use Always-on screen and I turned on the adaptive battery and adaptive brightness. I have disabled from running in the background mostly games once I quit them they quit. I use bixby routines for night time so at 12am to 6am my phone is in aeroplane mode and power mode is reduced overnight.
I think that is everything I have done so far
I am not so much concerned about various battery life and power differences as I am about them using completely different camera sensors. comparisons of last few years models has shown clear differences in favour of snapdragon (Sony sensor).
I need dual sim...
Unfortunately I really needed the dual sim so had to go for Exynos variant. Kinda regret it now though. Battery life doesn't seem that great as all the reviews I've seen using the SD chip.
blueheng said:
Unfortunately I really needed the dual sim so had to go for Exynos variant. Kinda regret it now though. Battery life doesn't seem that great as all the reviews I've seen using the SD chip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you.go to settings - device care screen does the battery icon show 'learning usage patterns' underneath the power bar?
If yes then don't try to make any judgement on battery drain until this message disappears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CUSe8kgIE8
This is fun!!
Sent from my SM-N9750 using Tapatalk
dezborders said:
If you.go to settings - device care screen does the battery icon show 'learning usage patterns' underneath the power bar?
If yes then don't try to make any judgement on battery drain until this message disappears
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The answer is no, I've been using this phone for 2 weeks. If I'm lucky I will get 4 hours screen on time. I took mine out of 100% charge last night and used 33m. Today so far 1hr 12m. Battery level is already at 60%. Assuming I get another 20mins off and it goes to 50%, that is only 2 hours for 50% of my battery.
It's currently set to 120Hz 1080p, with adaptive power saving and adaptive battery on. Enhanced location with wifi and BT is turned off.
Honestly this is pretty disappointing.
Even if you have the Snapdragon single SIM version, can you still use a MicroSD card then? or....
(currently on the Exynos S20 but I'd like to try the Snapdragon version, just for sh##s and giggles)
MasterThiefGarrett said:
Even if you have the Snapdragon single SIM version, can you still use a MicroSD card then? or....
(currently on the Exynos S20 but I'd like to try the Snapdragon version, just for sh##s and giggles)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes the SD version comes with MicroSD card slot.