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Hey Guys, This is a general question to know your views related to Micromax YU.
For those who don't know the device specs here is a quick walkthrough-
Specifications
1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa Core (64 Bit) SoC, Cortex A8-53 clocked at 1.5 Ghz each (MSM8939)
2) GPU Adreno [email protected] Mhz (Clocked)
3) Ram 2 Gigs of LPDDR3
4) 13 MP back camera with blue lens architecture with SONY Exmor RS and 5 MP selfie camera with four lens 72 degree wide
5) Slo-Mo recording at 60 fps
6) 5.5 Inch MIDI Display 720 HD Display with 294 ppi with Gorilla Glass 3(sucks here)
7) 16 GB Internal Onboard Expandable to 64 GB
8) Featuring CyanogenMod OS 11 (Upgradable to CM 12) with a breath taking UI and monthly OTA Updates with 4G LTE CAT 4
9) 8 mm thickness from sides
10) 2500 MAH Lithium Li-Ion Battery (Removable)
These basic features are showcased as of now.
What are your views related to this? Share now!:laugh::good:
Price is 8999 INR or 142$ (US) approx or 91 British Pounds!
Good phone, good specs!
But micromax is known for its awful customer service!
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vblego said:
Good phone, good specs!
But micromax is known for its awful customer service!
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But this one has doorstep servicing
That's true but there still is a small amount of risk.
My friend bought a canvas nitro and found out that it was missing a few sensors even though they were displayed on the box. He got it replaced with great difficulty.
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don't know why but understand one thing guys yu is different only faunder of mmx is owner of yu otherwise its totally different.
vblego said:
That's true but there still is a small amount of risk.
My friend bought a canvas nitro and found out that it was missing a few sensors even though they were displayed on the box. He got it replaced with great difficulty.
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some one is promising good services and so let's hope for the best ...
Samuel117 said:
don't know why but understand one thing guys yu is different only faunder of mmx is owner of yu otherwise its totally different.
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Yes u r right, Even it doesn't have micromax logo or name in it...
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Well some desrrve second chance
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vblego said:
That's true but there still is a small amount of risk.
My friend bought a canvas nitro and found out that it was missing a few sensors even though they were displayed on the box. He got it replaced with great difficulty.
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Let's see what happens
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Tech N You said:
Hey Guys, This is a general question to know your views related to Micromax YU.
For those who don't know the device specs here is a quick walkthrough-
Specifications
1) Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 Octa Core (64 Bit) SoC, Cortex A8-53 clocked at 1.5 Ghz each (MSM8939)
2) GPU Adreno [email protected] Mhz (Clocked)
3) Ram 2 Gigs of LPDDR3
4) 13 MP back camera with blue lens architecture with SONY Exmor RS and 5 MP selfie camera with four lens 72 degree wide
5) Slo-Mo recording at 60 fps
6) 5.5 Inch MIDI Display 720 HD Display with 294 ppi (sucks here)
7) 16 GB Internal Onboard Expandable to 64 GB
8) Featuring CyanogenMod OS 11 (Upgradable to CM 12) with a breath taking UI and monthly OTA Updates with 4G LTE CAT 4
9) 8 mm thickness from sides
10) 2500 MAH Lithium Li-Ion Battery (Removable)
These basic features are showcased as of now.
What are your views related to this? Share now!:laugh::good:
Price is 8999 INR or 142$ (US) approx or 91 British Pounds!
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Hey bro u forget to add Gorilla glass 3 and oleophobic coating
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Hey bro u forget to add Gorilla glass 3 and oleophobic coating
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Thanks for the information
Looks good on paper. (Except the screen size)
Mainly the 2gigs of LPDDR3 and the ARMv8 MSM8939 looks promising. If anyone here gets the device, post some camera samples.
The phone looks decent in the video reviews for its price. But flagship killer is not the apt word, since it cannot compete with the flagships.
Idk what you really mean about low range flagships.... coz flagships are always high range
Remember, this is just a rebranded coolpad f2 4g clone, so i dont expect it to be good qualitywise. I am looking forward to reviews after long term use
Good think you guys have a official xda thread, expect new developers to pimp out this phone with cool new ROMS !!
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How is possible for MMX to price this phone for 9000 this should be 15 k to be honest given the specs and 4G
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How is possible for MMX to price this phone for 9000 this should be 15 k to be honest given the specs and 4G
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How is it possible for china phones to be low price like 2k and 3k and still have specs greater than those in the same price range?
Now smartphone market is going cheaper. With cyanogenmod.
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Will this get Lollipop ?CM12
earlier Mmx phones were promised kitkat update officially but they are stuck on JB till now.
It will get lollipop update
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They won,t advertise as much other do. so they even get profit from a low price phone.
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NoobInToto said:
The phone looks decent in the video reviews for its price. But flagship killer is not the apt word, since it cannot compete with the flagships.
Idk what you really mean about low range flagships.... coz flagships are always high range
Remember, this is just a rebranded coolpad f2 4g clone, so i dont expect it to be good qualitywise. I am looking forward to reviews after long term use
Good think you guys have a official xda thread, expect new developers to pimp out this phone with cool new ROMS !![/QUOTE
By low range flagship killer I meant a device that provides top class experience within budget
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NoobInToto said:
The phone looks decent in the video reviews for its price. But flagship killer is not the apt word, since it cannot compete with the flagships.
Idk what you really mean about low range flagships.... coz flagships are always high range
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Agreed. OP should really change the title to something like Is YU Yureka the new affordable King of midrange smartphones? or, if you really wanna go overboard Is YU Yureka the newest and most affordable Nexus for the masses?
The company really is called YU not Micromax (although started by Micromax founder) and, it is a midrange smartphone with a budget range price.
This is Micromax straight up copying device specs and marketing strategy from Google/Motorola (Moto G/E) and OPPO/OnePlus (One) and Xiaomi (Redmi Note) etc. If they execute properly, this could repeat the Moto G's success. They really should have gone with a 4.5"-4.7" screen (ok, maybe 5" max because India is their main market), bigger battery and, paid deep attention to getting the camera right.
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How is possible for MMX to price this phone for 9000 this should be 15 k to be honest given the specs and 4G
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At Rs.15k, it will be closer to the OnePlus One's price and that is a better smartphone. It will also have to fight with devices like the Xiaomi Redmi Note and the Moto G (which has good quality and support in it's favour but lesser specs). Also last year's Moto X was going for Rs.17k....
Nope. Much safer to jump below Rs.10k for now... :angel:
By rivals, I mean devices (1) in the same size category (~5") and (2) in the same market class and/or spec range, such as:
Nexus 5X
HTC One A9
Motorola Moto G
Samsung Z3/J5/E5
What else?
In this thread, I'd like to avoid discussing larger phones (~5.5") or flagship devices that cost upwards of $400 (The HTC One A9 just squeaks in).
Speaking in broad strokes, given the specs and price it looks like the One X mops them all up in the spirit of the OnePlus One. The Motorola and the Samsungs are similarly priced but seriously lacking in specs. The Nexus 5X and HTC One A9 have equal or better specs, but cost quite a bit more. I'm trying to think of anything close to the value proposition of the X and I'm not coming up with much.
What say ye?
I think that Xiaomi Mi4C is pretty good competitor. Dimensions are almost the same. Mi4C has a bigger battery, a bit faster processor (SD808), usb type-C and IR blaster. However, OnePlus X has Amoled screen and sd-card slot (and 800Mhz LTE for EU users). I think that OnePlus X has also better OS and perharps longer update support.
Does it have to be a 2015 release? Expanding the base:
LG G2/Nexus 5: very similiar size + NFC + 32GB base but lacking sd expansion.
Xperia Z3 Compact: smaller screen + body with mostly similiar specs.
Galaxy S5 - ugly but is an otherwise functional phone at a good price
CafeKampuchia said:
By rivals, I mean devices (1) in the same size category (~5") and (2) in the same market class and/or spec range, such as:
Nexus 5X
HTC One A9
Motorola Moto G
Samsung Z3/J5/E5
What else?
In this thread, I'd like to avoid discussing larger phones (~5.5") or flagship devices that cost upwards of $400 (The HTC One A9 just squeaks in).
Speaking in broad strokes, given the specs and price it looks like the One X mops them all up in the spirit of the OnePlus One. The Motorola and the Samsungs are similarly priced but seriously lacking in specs. The Nexus 5X and HTC One A9 have equal or better specs, but cost quite a bit more. I'm trying to think of anything close to the value proposition of the X and I'm not coming up with much.
What say ye?
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rp3 said:
Does it have to be a 2015 release? Expanding the base:
LG G2/Nexus 5: very similiar size + NFC + 32GB base but lacking sd expansion.
Xperia Z3 Compact: smaller screen + body with mostly similiar specs.
Galaxy S5 - ugly but is an otherwise functional phone at a good price
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+1 I think former flagships are a great alternative, since most of them continue on to become great mid-range phones.
Unfortunately, the Nexus 5 isn't available new anymore, except for the occasional eBay auction.
The Xperia Z3 Compact clearly isn't a ~5" device.
LG G2/G3 can be considered as rivals too !
No LTE in USA!, fingerprint scanner, nfc, ois....what is oneplus thinking? With this trend of lacking necessary features and increasing prices, it's doubtful oneplus will ever be more than a small player.
i would say Mi 4C would be the main competitor, with SD808, Wifi AC, bigger battery, and IR Blaster in its favour
OPX has AMOLED, Metal build, and MicroSD in its favour though
i would say the bigger battery and Wifi AC will hurt the OPX more than the chipset difference, apparently SD808 and SD801 CPU performance is about the same, though Adreno 418 is about 20% better than 330, even though Adreno 330 is "enough" for 1080p screens (quotation bcz enough is very subjective)
I'm having a real struggle here :/
Mi4c is missing band 20 LTE which rules out O2 in the UK
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It's missing the LTE bands 12 and 17, which means it's a lousy phone for 4G networks in USA. At this point, it's still a better deal overall to just get the old OPO in the USA.
Akopps said:
It's missing the LTE bands 12 and 17, which means it's a lousy phone for 4G networks in USA. At this point, it's still a better deal overall to just get the old OPO in the USA.
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Which is missing bands 2 & 12, so pick your poison.
LTE Bands: 1/3/4/7/17/38/40
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Source. OnePlus.net
What should I pick between one plus x and Moto x play, the price is almost the same. For performance the one plus should be better but the battery life on the x play should be amazing.. I don't know what to chose.
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gabling23 said:
What should I pick between one plus x and Moto x play, the price is almost the same. For performance the one plus should be better but the battery life on the x play should be amazing.. I don't know what to chose.
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Plus x has SAMOLED , which is a strong point in itself. Also, SAMOLED means more battery life.
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CafeKampuchia said:
Which is missing bands 2 & 12, so pick your poison.
Source. OnePlus.net
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Oh that's right. However, I am on AT&T network, so I care only about the band 17 right now, which OnePlus One supports. Anyways, with crippled LTE band support, the X is kind of a lousy proposition IMHO.
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CafeKampuchia said:
Which is missing bands 2 & 12, so pick your poison.
Source. OnePlus.net
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CafeKampuchia said:
By rivals, I mean devices (1) in the same size category (~5") and (2) in the same market class and/or spec range, such as:
Nexus 5X
HTC One A9
Motorola Moto G
Samsung Z3/J5/E5
What else?
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In my opinion, the Asus Zenfone 2 and its derivatives is definitely a rival. My understanding is that the Intel-based Asus Zenfone 2 has very good SoC performance, probably above the Snapdragon 801, but below average battery life, screen brightness, and camera software. The Snapdragon 615 based Asus Zenfone 2 Laser has average SoC performance, but better battery life and better camera (screen is the same). Considering that both Zenfones start at $200 and have proper LTE support, they're definitely in the game. Moto G falls approximately into the same performance bracket at Zenfone 2 laser (actually slower a bit), but has class leading battery performance.
Another possibility, why not consider some of the discontinued Snapdragon 800/801 based smartphones? Considering the Snapdragon 808/810 fiasco, I think those are well worth checking out. For example you can find on eBay NEW and unlocked LG G2 (SD 800, no sd card) for around $160, Nexus 5 (SD800, no SD) for $180-200, LG G3 (SD 801, sd card) for $230, or Samsung Galaxy S5 (SD801, sd card) for just under $300. All of these roughly fall into the same performance bracket at OnePlus One/X, but offer specific versions with the LTE Band 17 used by AT&T in USA that the OnePlus X lacks.
And finally, speaking of Nexus 5X, early reviews suggest it's not all that great or the kind of a diamond in rough that Nexus 5 or OnePlus One used to be, in part thanks the slow storage performance because of the new encryption scheme and once again thanks to the SD808. Considering the price of the base Nexus 5X, I think you could do better with buying a OnePlus 2, which has all the same specs but more memory and slightly faster SoC.
Anandtech has a very thorough review of 5X:
http://anandtech.com/show/9742/the-google-nexus-5x-review
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The Asus Zenfone 2 Laser has average SoC performance, but better battery life and better camera (screen is the same).
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I can attest to the Zenfone 2 Laser's battery life. It has an insane capacity! One of my friends just bought the ZF2 Laser, and he constantly gets around 9-10 hrs SoT. And it's not even as if he keeps the screen on doing nothing, he puts it through light to moderate usage - playing light games, browsing, whatsapp, etc with wi-fi on the whole day, but the damn thing just keeps on going!
As far as the performance is concerned, the SD410 is doing a very satisfactory job. So far I've not seen any slowdowns/lags/stuttering whatsoever. So its going pretty smooth as of now.
What about the Huawei Honor 7? It has similar specs and also the price is almost the same (at least in Europe - 270 EUR vs. 300 EUR).
While we compare, what is the software update record of Asus, Huawei, Acer etc? I think Oneplus is going to support their devices for longer than any of those
Currently have a Nexus 5, not sure if it was right to "upgrade". Damn I am gonna miss wireless charging
it is not "upgrade". it is a "sidegrade"
The yu yutopia when it releases with SD 810 at the price of ₹21,000 32gb
Stop suggesting 5.5 phablets. This thread is about 5 in Phones.
Looks like same SoC but 3GB RAM, fingerprint scanner, metal body and 4000mah battery. Seems like a worthy upgrade?
I think it will be. But i will wait for the reviews and the price of the chinese resellers
For now the redmi note 3 hasn't got any custom rom or translated rom...
I don't understand why xiaomi created a different rom for the redmi note 3.
~ Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime ~
Ordered one and gonna checkout, it is pricey now as compared to the advertised pricing, even though buying from a 3rd party store.
But I think redmi note 3 comes without sd card slot and also non removeable battery
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Getting the Redmi Note 3 3GB/32GB thru the courier for 235usd this Friday. But, I understand there some software problem which will be rectified these few days before it is shipped. FYI, 2GB/16GB variant is going for 200usd in the black market, now.
Well not much price difference really. If you buy it from china Redmi Note 2 Prime is 1000 RMB and Redmi Note 3 is 1100 RMB
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The pros are RAM, Touch ID, And battery. The cons are Removeable Battery, microsd slot and difference of 0,2 ghz per core.
In my opinion, I prefer Redmi Note 2 Prime for now, since for the battery problem with this phone I can just switch to the secondary battery that I bought.
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It has no expandable memory, and the 32gb version is much more expensive than the redmi note 2 by now. For me 16gb is not enough for a daily usage. Wish they had decided to put it...
For now ill stay with the 2.
INFIN1TY- said:
For now ill stay with the 2.
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Same as you lol
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Items Unit Price Qty Price
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 5.5 Inch FHD 3GB 32GB Smartphone 64bit Helio X10 Octa Core MIUI V7 13.0MP TOUCH ID - Gold
USD 209.99 1 USD 209.99
Subtotal: USD 209.99
Shipping Cost: USD 0.00
Coupon Discount: -USD 10.50
Total: USD 199.49
I can't live without external sd.. But the Note 3 is cool!
Why can't they make a phone like that and with sdcard slot + removeable battery. It would be very nice
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Hands-on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tN8WWa2V5Q
You'll pay extra for the fingerprint sensor. And the metal doesn't really look that much better. The battery is better but you can't switch it plus no sd port. I bought the RM2 because of the limitations of my Nexus 4, so for me this RM3 is a stepback.
The RM2 was 150€, the RM3 will cost around 200€. That's a bit too much, you can often get a brand flagship phones from 2014 for around 250€ or just get the Oneplus X, Oneplus One or Mi4c. This argument fails of course if the RM3 also gets a better screen, camera and so forth...
Its not worth in Europe. Some retailers are selling more then 60€ the original price point.
I would call an upgrade if it had Helio X20 (3gb wont boost performance) and same redmi note 2 roms
Victorio_T said:
Same as you lol
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INFIN1TY- said:
For now ill stay with the 2.
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Lets wait for Redmi Note 4 hehe
uniqezory said:
Lets wait for Redmi Note 4 hehe
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+1
Same mediatek soc... Not really interesting.
I heard that the Redmi Note 3 has locked bootloader and for now it's impossible to unlock... Luckly I bought a Redmi Note 2 Prime [emoji14]
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We are very Very Sorry..
Unfortunately, I'm fairly certain that we will never get the sources required for a proper custom ROM on this device, mainly because it is Mediatek.
Waiting for Redmi Note 4 Pro (Snapdragon)...
They will launch Snapdragon version in India due to patent issues with Erricson. So we might get our hands on the source code just like Note 3.
nitrobg said:
Unfortunately, I'm fairly certain that we will never get the sources required for a proper custom ROM on this device, mainly because it is Mediatek.
Waiting for Redmi Note 4 Pro (Snapdragon)...
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Ya you are right mediatek device is the main issue about this phone. one thing I have also notice camera quality is not much better
The Snapdragon 652 will be a beast on this phone, especially when the ROMs start rolling in.
nitrobg said:
Unfortunately, I'm fairly certain that we will never get the sources required for a proper custom ROM on this device, mainly because it is Mediatek.
Waiting for Redmi Note 4 Pro (Snapdragon)...
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Do you know on average how much time it will take for them to release it? by comparing with past devices?
Hgneto said:
Do you know on average how much time it will take for them to release it? by comparing with past devices?
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Usually 3-6 months after the launch.
amarlko said:
Xiaomi has rocked the India and chinese smartphone marketplace launching, it’s killer price range phone, Xiaomi Redmi be aware 3 priced at Rs 9,999 for 16GB ROM+2GB RAM, Rs 11,999 for 32GB+3GB RAM. Now it’s success, Xiaomi Redmi note 4 released in China at CNY 899 (approx. Rs. 9,000) for 2GB RAM+16GB ROM and at CNY 1,199 (approx.Rs. 12,000) FOR 3GB RAM+64GB ROM in grey, Gold and Silver color option.
In latest report, Xiaomi Redmi note 4 featuring Marshmallow 6.0 , Octa-core Soc, finger print scanner , USB kind C will launch in Q3 will be priced approx. Rs 10,000 for 2GB+16GB, Approx. Rs 12,000 for 3GB+64GB. it’s going to counter Lenovo, Samsung and HTC in mid-range phone market.
Pros Of Redmi Note 4
Design Is very well
5.5 inch full HD display
curved glass 2.5
Octa-core Soc, finger print scanner
Marshmallow 6.0
big games can play easily
MIUI version 8
Cons of Redmi Note 4
Micro SD slot not dedicated
Camera quality is not much better
Mediatek processer
primary camera quality is not well
Lock screen can’t control Music Apps
While recording HD video’s phone automatically lags
app can’t move in SD card
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So it's MediaTek? I have 3 MT devices, none of them have enough space in the user partition. I thought that was the reason why there were slow and unresponsive.
But these look a lot better than what I already have. Can they be rooted, do the standard recoveries show upside-down. CWM is easier to manage that way, but TWRP is difficult.
mediatek
X-weApon-X said:
So it's MediaTek? I have 3 MT devices, none of them have enough space in the user partition. I thought that was the reason why there were slow and unresponsive.
But these look a lot better than what I already have. Can they be rooted, do the standard recoveries show upside-down. CWM is easier to manage that way, but TWRP is difficult.
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Mediatek device main problem is regarding enough space and fast access. I hope Redmi note 4 wiil work much better if a user can root this device & create SD partition .
what's the difference with xiaomi note 3 ??? except the look..
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what's the difference with xiaomi note 3 ??? except the look..
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-upgraded processor
-upgraded internal storage option (64GB)
-speaker on bottom
-comes with Android MM
-2.5D glass
Those are the first things that I notice.
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I own my jiayu S3 since a long time. It's simply the best phone I have had so far. I love it, and I even bought another one for my wife. But with the applications updates and time passing, the 16 Gb of memory is simply not enough anymore for my usage.
I would like to find a replacement phone similar to my Jiayu with at least 32 Gb of memory and 4 Gb of ROM. The new phone should be dual sim (I work and live in two countries), compatible with European 4G, provide an extension for a memory card (that doesn't use a sim slot) and be easily rootable (I'm an IT engineer, so this is a must). The price should also be less then 300€ (my Jiayu S3 costed me less than 200€, with accessories and shipment included).
Is there any phone that can match this ? I just can't find any so far. I'm asking here because I suspect I'm not the only one wondering what one can use after a Jiayu S3.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72917904
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nidget said:
I own my jiayu S3 since a long time. It's simply the best phone I have had so far. I love it, and I even bought another one for my wife.
Is there any phone that can match this ? I just can't find any so far. I'm asking here because I suspect I'm not the only one wondering what one can use after a Jiayu S3.
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It's a tough one. Been looking too for some upgrade after 2+ years of S3 use but there is always one or two things that you have to sacrifice - NFC, separate mSD slot, or sometimes B20 frequency on 4G network. For me, an upgrade from S3 would be a minimum of 4/64GB and 4000 mAh battery. I was looking for a larger screen also (Mi Max 2 with 6.44" is my favorite, although no NFC) and also some od Redmi Note series or some LeEco 5.7" models. Oh, and there is Lenovo P2 but it's not so much of an upgrade.
I like the idea of discussing next phone. We have something in common: our amazing JYS3 but, I think, also our belief in open source development. Next, we inevitably also focus on some different parameters (money, size, functionality, ...).
Personally, money is not the main obstacle, and, I would like a big 6.5" phone (and if needed at all : a 17" tablet) . Actually: for big screen Android experience I prefer a TV box (and dual boot LE for fun), so I probably do not need a tablet.
So, right now, I have hope for 'Huawei Honor Note 9' or 'Xiaomi Mi Mix 2' but -only- if some minimal, say, Google -style ROM can be built. If not then I would be equally happy with a big size madOS supported Mediatek device with excellent specs and support (just like my beloved JYS3s). Or, ideally: a OnePlus 6+ (6.5" phone).
For MadOS Rom, Superdragon mentioned perhaps getting the Vernee Apollo ...
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For MadOS Rom, Superdragon mentioned perhaps getting the Vernee Apollo ...
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Vernee Apollo looks OK. I want more than 6" next phone. But that's just my wish.
What do you guys think of the Ulefone T1, is it any good and will it be supported bij MAD or other team?
Umidigi S2 Pro?
I think next week I will be ordering Mi Max 2, after 2.5 years of Jiayu S3. It's still running fine so I will probably keep it as backup (and to test Oreo if it comes in near future , but I decided it's time for a bigger screen and much better battery with QC3, which is one of the principal reasons for upgrade...
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We have something in common: our amazing JYS3 but, I think, also our belief in open source development.
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Exactly. It's a critical advantage for the (more advanced) users to also have open source ROMs available.
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Umidigi S2 Pro?
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On paper, it's trully amazing. But it's not been released yet (it will be in a few days)..
Ulefone T1 ?
Vernee Mix 2 ?
Vernee Apollo 2 or LeEco LE MAX 3 I want to see them soon in reviews. Good screen, power and design
antonioantuan said:
Umidigi S2 Pro?
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Also going for this phone, only takes so long for its release.
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Also going for this phone, only takes so long for its release.
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Actually, I do not want that phone anymore. Maybe an Apollo 2 Vernee or a Leeco le Max3 (in the future)
A MTK x30 or a smartphone equal or superior Snapdragon 821
A colleague just told me about the XIAOMI Mi A1. It looks like a very good candidate to replace my Jiayu S3:
- nearly stock android, developed with Google partnership (the first Android One phone from Xiaomi), so it should get frequent updates. Android 8 Oreo planned for the end of the year
- made for the international market, not just for China
- dual sim. However the second SIM slot is also used for a memory card. What a silly trend ! But it has 64 GB of ROM, so this is a bit less of an issue
- 4 GB of RAM
- 5.5 inches 1920x1080, like the Jiayu S3
- snapdragon 625 2Ghz
- gpu Adreno 506
- 3080mah battery
- cheap, less than 240$ (200€)
A review: https://www.androidcentral.com/xiaomi-mi-a1-review
antonioantuan said:
Actually, I do not want that phone anymore. Maybe an Apollo 2 Vernee or a Leeco le Max3 (in the future)
A MTK x30 or a smartphone equal or superior Snapdragon 821
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Why did you change your mind?
Those two phones dont look as good as the Umidigi S2 Pro in my opinion.
And slightly better specs dont care to me, am not going to play heavy games.
Personally I've moved from Mediatek devices, got a Le Max 2 and it's a big step camera wise. Mediatek devices promise a lot but these Chinese companies fail to deliver on the specs. They keep bragging about the image sensor because they know they're not going to optimize the image quality.
Outside of MAD there's not really any development going on for Mediatek devices, and Mediatek seems to have given up on high-performance SoCs (X30 was a big flop), so it'll be the boring octa-core A53s for next year. You can find decent Qualcomm devices for the same price, and you'll get custom roms.
nidget said:
A colleague just told me about the XIAOMI Mi A1. It looks like a very good candidate to replace my Jiayu S3:
- nearly stock android, developed with Google partnership (the first Android One phone from Xiaomi), so it should get frequent updates. Android 8 Oreo planned for the end of the year
- made for the international market, not just for China
- dual sim. However the second SIM slot is also used for a memory card. What a silly trend ! But it has 64 GB of ROM, so this is a bit less of an issue
- 4 GB of RAM
- 5.5 inches 1920x1080, like the Jiayu S3
- snapdragon 625 2Ghz
- gpu Adreno 506
- 3080mah battery
- cheap, less than 240$ (200€)
A review: https://www.androidcentral.com/xiaomi-mi-a1-review
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This ticks a lot of boxes for me but it is missing NFC.