Lava Xolo 900 Intel Android phone 10min unboxing video - Device Reviews and Information

Hi Guys,
Just got to play with the retail version of the Lava Xolo x900 which went on sale here in India this week.
It is priced at around $400
Here is a 10 min video unboxing of the device
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/49357/lava-xolo-x900-first-unboxing.html
I'll have the device for a few more days , so in case you have any questions let me know and I'll try to find out

Ooh nice!! How does the market apps scales with x86 CPU, is all the apps are compatible? Some benchmark screenshots would be awesome
#*posted on the move *#

how is the built quality and thickness?

how is the battery life on GPRS ?

Looks pretty good!
I hope they quickly fix minor issues with architecture specific apps.

varunkrish said:
Hi Guys,
Just got to play with the retail version of the Lava Xolo x900 which went on sale here in India this week.
It is priced at around $400
Here is a 10 min video unboxing of the device
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/49357/lava-xolo-x900-first-unboxing.html
I'll have the device for a few more days , so in case you have any questions let me know and I'll try to find out
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My phone shows only 1.7GB internal & 10.71 GB USB storage. !!! HELP ! or is my XOLO is a illigal built ?
I have the bill.

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[Q] Huawei Stream S = Huawei Ascend P6 ? (kawai-country-only phone)

Dear mates,
I bought in Japan an Huawei Stream S (Huawei 302HW) and it seems that its really look like the P6/P6S. Since the Emotion UI is not really handy in my hands, I'd like to know if there is a possibility that the tuto for rooting the P6 works with the one I own ?
(It's a really cool phone btw, so light and powerful compared to my last phone, Xperia Ion).
kajaeshi said:
Dear mates,
I bought in Japan an Huawei Stream S (Huawei 302HW) and it seems that its really look like the P6/P6S. Since the Emotion UI is not really handy in my hands, I'd like to know if there is a possibility that the tuto for rooting the P6 works with the one I own ?
(It's a really cool phone btw, so light and powerful compared to my last phone, Xperia Ion).
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Hey mate!
After my immortal Galaxy Nexus - still living and running the 4.4.4 in a super smooth way - i bought in Japan the Huawei Stream S for about 100€ new.
Crazy cheap for the kirin 910 processor and 2 gb of ram!
It looks like its kind of another version of the P6S.
Does anyone know how to root it? Thanks!
giorgio104 said:
Hey mate!
After my immortal Galaxy Nexus - still living and running the 4.4.4 in a super smooth way - i bought in Japan the Huawei Stream S for about 100€ new.
Crazy cheap for the kirin 910 processor and 2 gb of ram!
It looks like its kind of another version of the P6S.
Does anyone know how to root it? Thanks!
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how you get the text messaging to work.. I am unable to send any text .. I am receiving texts but unable to send.. I've tried many thing including using other text apps and also the *#*#4636#*#* code to change the SMSC but the menu is not opening.. I guess the code is disabled.. please help me out
Hi, i have huawei stream s 302HW , i have problem with my phone right now. I can't recieve any messages but i can send a message. Please help me.please

[GENERAL HELP] Post Your Questions Here Instead of Making a New Thread

Many people are joining xda on daily basis. Some of them join the forum to get custom ROMs while some join in order to get some of their problem that they are facing with their phones solved.
There are dedicated threads for ROMs but what about HELP/QUESTIONS??
People generally straight away start a new thread to get their doubts solved. But this can lead to chaos in the forum.
I'm creating this thread as an alternative to *New Threads* that aim to resolve a question.
Not only this, this thread can also become a Database kind of place where people can look if their question is already solved or not...
I request all members of the ASUS ZENFONE 2 sub-forum to help and answer some questions posted here if they can.
I hope you guys get the idea behind this thread...
Is intel developer friendly ???
Kanth's said:
Is intel developer friendly ???
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This will be a great phone once developer starting developing roms for this phone.
Hi
I like this phone, but how I realized there is a 2 version of ZenFone 2? One will be cheaper and the other more expensive. Please what is the difference?
Will both phones use the same camera and processor?
And where I could see the picture samples of Zenfone 2?
Thx a lot
Query
Is it possible to chop off Un wanted stuff from Zen UI n build a lollipop's OG framework into the. stock rom
On screen Nav bar .Notification drawer n Settings app like Stock .Android ...???????????
Accounts n Screen Pinning .......Not the Nooby Kids mode LOL
If yes I'm buying it Cause The camera and Build Q is amazing for the price
Zenfone 2 Explained
wavexda said:
Hi
I like this phone, but how I realized there is a 2 version of ZenFone 2? One will be cheaper and the other more expensive. Please what is the difference?
Will both phones use the same camera and processor?
And where I could see the picture samples of Zenfone 2?
Thx a lot
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$149 ~~~720p display .2GB RAM 1.8 GHZ intel atom Z3560
$199~~~~1080p display . 2GB RAM 1.8 GHz Intel Atom Z3560.
$299~~~~~1080p display .4GB RAM .....Intel Atom 2.3 GHz Z3580
All of them have 4G LTE Cat 4 FDD LTE
They share same Power VR GPU
Quick Charge 2.0 & Double Tap 2 wake and Sleep ........
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$149 ~~~720p display .2GB RAM 1.8 GHZ intel atom Z3560
$199~~~~1080p display ................""""""""""""...................'.....
$299~~~~~...."....."""""""....4GB RAM .....Intel Atom 2.3 GHz Z3580
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From where you got the info about the prices? Or is just a guess? I also think that the high specs version would have the price of 299.
Anyone knows how are these processors with the battery life.?
GUESS
Darkuso said:
From where you got the info about the prices? Or is just a guess? I also think that the high specs version would have the price of 299.
Anyone knows how are these processors with the battery life.?
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Last Year Zen Fone 4,5.6. Price Point will be followed ...........
Camera Details On lower end version. is unknown
To my understanding atom processors are nowhere near the performance of current generation ARM.. Has anything changed? Is this cpu comparable to anything released in the last year?
waiters said:
To my understanding atom processors are nowhere near the performance of current generation ARM.. Has anything changed? Is this cpu comparable to anything released in the last year?
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Benchmarks report the higher end one in zenphone 2 is comparable to snap Dragon 805. Not sure about battery efficiency.
In terms of real world performance, the Intel CPUs are very satisfying. I have a very old CloverTrail CPU in my Venue 8 tablet, and it feels just as snappy as the Snapdragon 800 in my phone, even though the 800 blows it away in benchmarks.
The big question is how is the ROM and dev support going to be for this phone.
waingro808 said:
In terms of real world performance, the Intel CPUs are very satisfying. I have a very old CloverTrail CPU in my Venue 8 tablet, and it feels just as snappy as the Snapdragon 800 in my phone, even though the 800 blows it away in benchmarks.
The big question is how is the ROM and dev support going to be for this phone.
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That's good to hear! I'm excited about this phone assuming 1) unlocked bootloader + source release and 2) Dev support
So since I am new here and found this thread I had to ask..
I am intrigued by the Zenfone 2 but I like the Oneplus One as well..
I am an iOS user (got really tired of it.. ) and I am going to switch to Android.
The advice I've been given is to search if there are going to be custom ROMs and support before buying a phone!
Is there a reason to wait for the Zenfone 2 over the Oneplus One?
(Planning on using a custom ROM so it will have "pure" android (propably CM, dunno still searching) )
Thnx in advance
Considering the specs on the ZenFone 2 are basically the same as all these 7-10" Windows tablets, how long before you think before we see full Windows 8.1/10 on the ZenFone 2?
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BeriaddaN said:
So since I am new here and found this thread I had to ask..
I am intrigued by the Zenfone 2 but I like the Oneplus One as well..
I am an iOS user (got really tired of it.. ) and I am going to switch to Android.
The advice I've been given is to search if there are going to be custom ROMs and support before buying a phone!
Is there a reason to wait for the Zenfone 2 over the Oneplus One?
(Planning on using a custom ROM so it will have "pure" android (propably CM, dunno still searching) )
Thnx in advance
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Having owned the OnePlus One and a Note 3 with CM11, they are both very nice. I have a good feeling about the ZenFone 2 though. More "open" hardware. You may also look at the Lenovo P90 (much bigger battery). The #1 advantage of the ZF2 or the P90 is that they both run 64bit processors, so they are ready for 64bit Android.
Is the Zenfone2 gonna work on Verizon Network?
Darkuso said:
From where you got the info about the prices? Or is just a guess? I also think that the high specs version would have the price of 299.
Anyone knows how are these processors with the battery life.?
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With the 720p model, it'll be a 5 inch phone, right?
Go for ASUS you wont regret it!
If the price is acceptable,this one definitely will be a hot item.Asus is very committed in costumer satisfaction.their is extremely fast in software upgrading. Asus strategies in marketing have fortunes both side.for example,after zenfone 5 Lte out with kitkat ,month later(l believed its take a month just because its had a different cpu vendor) all previous Zenfone series also received same upgrading and all leftover stock in market becomes high demanded until need to refill. Now zenfone 5 is conquer over 4 Asean country and the funny things is I,the early owner of zenfone 5 still use jb because its alredy bugless in last jb version(finally usb OTG support) .In my country,zenfone 5 is one of hot items and now I'm very proud to shows off my fone to my friends cause its so popular. Now zenfone its definitely on theirs list.Thank you Asus for my dignity
WHAT about GPL compliance of ASUS.... was there any word about device tree and source code???
how did xda opened a thread for zenfone 2????
Hello everyone
I intend to buy a new phone but with dual card. I wanted to buy Xiaomi MI Note, but the cost is huge so I gave up. I stumbled upon a phone AusuZenfon2. As I watched some clips on YT seems that his camera much good. In Xioamia Mi Note camera is even better than the iPhone 6 Plus. I hope and Zenfonu 2 will be good camera.
What interests me is:
1. How satisfied are you with you thus far zenfonom users in general?
2. Procesor which is located in the Zenfone2 (64-bit Intel Atom 3560/3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8 / 2.3GHz) PowerVR Series 6 - G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support), so I interesujeu which rank this processor in compared to the Snapdragon family? 800, 801 or maybe 805?
3. Does really feature HDR blacklight gives such good pictures in low light or is just marketing trick?
4. Will it will be 4K recording and slowmotion 240fps in zenfonu 2?
5. Zenfone 2 will have two models, one of 2GB and the other 4GB Ram. Is the difference only in RAM or a even a change?
Advance very grateful
PS I see the comments someone goes dead motherboard. How is this happening? And if this is a common problem with this phone?
P.S2 .. I looked at photos Zenfon 5 :crying:and unfortunately photos are bad phone that I now have a Xioami Mi3 and captures a lot of good pictures. Will Zenfone 2 have a better camera than Zenfona 5?
evilbobvu said:
Is the Zenfone2 gonna work on Verizon Network?
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Unfortunately not. Verizon works on CDMA network which is not supported by Zenfone 2 and is not supported by a lot of other phones. Verizon also uses LTE network and it is currently the broader LTE network in the USA. You can check the coverage here: http://www.verizonwireless.com/. The Verizon LTE network bands will be supported by some models of Zenfone 2. You could theoretically use Zenfone 2 on Verizon, but then you have to use voip instead of standard calling and depend fully on the LTE in general.
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wavexda said:
Hello everyone
I intend to buy a new phone but with dual card. I wanted to buy Xiaomi MI Note, but the cost is huge so I gave up. I stumbled upon a phone AusuZenfon2. As I watched some clips on YT seems that his camera much good. In Xioamia Mi Note camera is even better than the iPhone 6 Plus. I hope and Zenfonu 2 will be good camera.
What interests me is:
1. How satisfied are you with you thus far zenfonom users in general?
2. Procesor which is located in the Zenfone2 (64-bit Intel Atom 3560/3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8 / 2.3GHz) PowerVR Series 6 - G6430, with OpenGL 3.0 support), so I interesujeu which rank this processor in compared to the Snapdragon family? 800, 801 or maybe 805?
3. Does really feature HDR blacklight gives such good pictures in low light or is just marketing trick?
4. Will it will be 4K recording and slowmotion 240fps in zenfonu 2?
5. Zenfone 2 will have two models, one of 2GB and the other 4GB Ram. Is the difference only in RAM or a even a change?
Advance very grateful
PS I see the comments someone goes dead motherboard. How is this happening? And if this is a common problem with this phone?
P.S2 .. I looked at photos Zenfon 5 :crying:and unfortunately photos are bad phone that I now have a Xioami Mi3 and captures a lot of good pictures. Will Zenfone 2 have a better camera than Zenfona 5?
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Nobody uses the Zenfone 2 because it's not on the market yet. I have Asus tablet based on (an older) Intel SoC and I'll try to answer to your questions on the base of that experience:
1. I'm really satisfied with the tablet. It is fast, stable and modest in energy consumption.
2. Intel 3580 is generally considered better SoC than any of Snapdragons you mentioned and has better Antutu Results. Besides only the newest of Snapdragons 805 (and 810) is 64-bit, but both are 28nm, so they are likely less energy efficiently than Intel Atom 3560/3580, which are 22nm thick.
3. It's not a market trick. You can get live tests of camera performance.
4. yes.
5. It's not known yet, but I assume that Asus plans to offer entry level model with Intel 3560, 2GB RAM and lower resolution and high end with Intel 3580, 4GB RAM and higher resolution. Starting price for the first model is supposed to be $199 and for the second one $299. Additional ROM will probably increase the price. And there are still modifications which are not sorted out yet regarding LTE antennas regarding selling territory and 5 inch model which is currently still a big mystery.

Doogee X5 MAX PRO is coming with MTK6737 64bit 4G lte processor

wow, Doogee leaked the news that they will announce Doogee X5 Max pro smartphone at the end of this month. It will be the other version of Doogee X5 Max, but DOOGEE X5 MAX PRO will come out with MTK6737 processor to save more power than X5 MAX. So what do you expect with Doogee X5 MAX PRO?
Check the rumor specs:
5.0" HD 1280*720 IPS, capacitive touch screen
MTK6737 Quad core processor
Android 6.0, 2GB RAM 16GB ROM
Dual Cameras, Back camera 13.0MP + front camera 5.0MP
Dual Micro SIM card dual standby
4000mAh battery,OTG,OTA
Support 3G/WIFI/Bluetooth/Multi-language/TOUCH ID
2G:GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz; 3G:WCDMA850/1900/2100MHz;
Will it really come out with these specs?
Source: igeekphone
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Even with good processor, rest of specs are too weak! I mean screen in FIRST place, RAM, ROM, camera...
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qpina said:
Even with good processor, rest of specs are too weak! I mean screen in FIRST place, RAM, ROM, camera...
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I think that's an exaggeration... I own an S3 which is sub par in every department and it is smooth in multitasking and everyday usage [emoji14]
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Wont happen, its a bait and switch for the X5 Max
This phone will never happen, its a 'Bait and Switch' for the X5 MAX.
On the http://www.doogeemobile.com/doogee-x5-max-pro.html site they send you to pompmall to make your purchase, if you don't read carefully you will purchase the X5 MAX ... Not the X5 MAX PRO.
I will never buy this brand of phone due to this behavior.
Are you kidding me?!
qpina said:
Even with good processor, rest of specs are too weak! I mean screen in FIRST place, RAM, ROM, camera...
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Are you kidding me?
RAM = 2GB ... You want 4GB in a $100.00 phone?!
ROM = 16GB ... How much more do you want?!
Camera = Its a $100.00 phone!
Any other complaints?! .... Geesh...........
What are the correct dimensions DOOGEE X5 MAX PRO ? Somewhere states 142.0x73.0x9.9 or 154x77.1x9.9 mm ?
Romigl said:
What are the correct dimensions DOOGEE X5 MAX PRO ? Somewhere states 142.0x73.0x9.9 or 154x77.1x9.9 mm ?
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Same as the X5.....
http://www.doogeemobile.com/doogee-x5-max.html
UnableToResetOldProfile said:
Same as the X5.....
http://www.doogeemobile.com/doogee-x5-max.html
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Doogee X5 Max Pro can become the upgraded version of Doogee X5 Max, it uses MTK6737 quad core 64bit CPU instead of MTK6580 Quad core, RAM 2GB ROM 16GB internal storage , more attractive price.
DOOGEE X5 MAX Pro
Well.
Having just lost my phone (Mlais mx base) Which was really nice (though it did have one or two interesting issues!)
I have ordered one of these from Deal extreme.
eud.dx.com/product/doogee-x5-max-pro-android-6-0-4g-phone-w-5-0-hd-2gb-ram-16gb-rom-852436380
Paypal works out at £66.10.
I will report what actually arrives when it gets here (uk) and what it is like.
Obviously root will be the first thing to do.
so i will have some reading to do for the next few days...
Regards
Radioanorak.
I have also ordered it - USD 79.99 shipped to Canada. What would be the best way(s) to root?
PennyKnight said:
This phone will never happen, its a 'Bait and Switch' for the X5 MAX.
On the http://www.doogeemobile.com/doogee-x5-max-pro.html site they send you to pompmall to make your purchase, if you don't read carefully you will purchase the X5 MAX ... Not the X5 MAX PRO.
I will never buy this brand of phone due to this behavior.
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Afaics doogeemobile.com seems to be something of a scam or fake site - even the logo does not match the official Doogee logo - and they even don't provide any address there.
I think http://www.doogee.cc/ is the official site - also with an official company address: http://www.doogee.cc/article.php?AId=8
R00T
Gadgetguy2005 said:
I have also ordered it - USD 79.99 shipped to Canada. What would be the best way(s) to root?
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Generally KING R00T is the way to go with Chinese phones, no guarantee on this method, you could damage the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
This is the only Marshmallow (6.0+) R00T that I know of.
I just damaged the charging circuit on new phone doing a r00t (5.1), the battery would not charge unless the phone was turned off. I had to reflash the firmware but the manufacturer has not released the ROM as of yet.
It went back to china as a defective phone, PayPal claim.
R00T at your own risk. and if you find a method that works please post it here as well ... TY
FYI ... GearBest extended the pre-sale date to July 10th (http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_367844.html), and the 11th presumably will be the 1st shipping date ...... (?)
Your shipping day is today from DH-Gate, did you receive a shipping extension? I keep getting 'Pre Sale' when I put the item in my shopping cart.
camera is 5mp interpolation to 8mp front and back
SuperSU 6.0 R00T
"Chainfire has released SuperSU root for Android 6.0 Marshmallow without modifying system partitions"
So give this a try: http://www.supersuroot.com/
:fingers-crossed:
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Gadgetguy2005 said:
I have also ordered it - USD 79.99 shipped to Canada. What would be the best way(s) to root?
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Where did you find the Doogee X5 Max Pro for $79.99?
UnableToResetOldProfile said:
"Chainfire has released SuperSU root for Android 6.0 Marshmallow without modifying system partitions"
So give this a try: http://www.supersuroot.com/
:fingers-crossed:
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Where did you find the Doogee X5 Max Pro for $79.99?
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Thank you for the advice re. rooting
I got the phone from Dealextreme - and it was shipped a few days ago. Tracking shows that it is currently on a plane to Canada. Now I can hope that it does not get lost during the Canada Post strike
Other shipping meathods
Gadgetguy2005 said:
Thank you for the advice re. rooting
I got the phone from Dealextreme - and it was shipped a few days ago. Tracking shows that it is currently on a plane to Canada. Now I can hope that it does not get lost during the Canada Post strike
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Ya, I'm here in Edmonton, I have reverted to DHL for all orders over 25 bucks. They charge only $7.50 per package, under 5kg, I try to combine orders, sometime you just have time constraints and a $5 item just has to get shipped express courier, the cost is always absorbed by the customer ......
Anyways, are you sure you didn't get the the x5 Max for that price? And not the x5 MAX PRO @$110 CDN (+/-) ...
I double checked. It is the pro max and it is usd 79.99. The regular max (non pro) is 64.55 usd
There was a $5 off special when I ordered it as the normal price (today) is usd 84.98 for the max pro
Gadgetguy2005 said:
I double checked. It is the pro max and it is usd 79.99. The regular max (non pro) is 64.55 usd
There was a $5 off special when I ordered it as the normal price (today) is usd 84.98 for the max pro
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Update: just checked and the US$79.99 promo is on again...
Hi guys, i'm new here, though Ive been using advice, contents and softwares from xda developers for the past few years, i joined yesterday. I appreciate and i'm very grateful to you all; developers, testers and simple users(like me) for making this forum this wonderful.
I also bought Doogee X5 max pro and received it a few days ago, so far it has been a wonderful experience using it, it's very responsive and the camera is ok for it's price. The only con i detected so far is the processors speed, while shopping for it, the specs given on-line is 1.3ghz instead it is 1ghz using cpu-z. I hope they fix it with their next update or maybe i was wrong with the expected speed.
However, my major problem now is how to root it. The build id for it is MRA58K, there are 7 types of systemless boot image on the site given by UnableToResetOldProfile, which one do i use. Also there is no twrp image for Doogee x5 max pro on twrp site. If anyone has successfully root theirs, kindly help outline the procedure to root it, thanks
Im waiting for my x5 max pro to arrive. Should be a few more weeks (already at customs here, but they take a long time to process it)
Payed 75USD on the Dx.com deal

Should I buy Lenovo Z2 Plus ??

Hey guys
So I'm here asking about the question in the title
I want to know whether the kernel sources are released by OEM or not ?
And I'm getting this phone for only 15K INR
Is there any android developement like custom roms possible on this phone ?? OR should I buy redmi note 4 which has a better support ??
I don't want to switch devices for few more years
Please help me here
That are two phones hard to compare.. snapdragon 820 vs 625, 5inch vs 5.5inch etc, fingerprint on front vs on the back etc... how should we know what you need or want?
Both are great..
And for custom roms > how about if you look into the roms, kernels, recovery.. section? Dont be so lazy man
Modder001 said:
Hey guys
So I'm here asking about the question in the title
I want to know whether the kernel sources are released by OEM or not ?
And I'm getting this phone for only 15K INR
Is there any android developement like custom roms possible on this phone ?? OR should I buy redmi note 4 which has a better support ??
I don't want to switch devices for few more years
Please help me here
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Warning: Very long story
My purchase of 3Gb variant of Redmi Note 4 was final but could not buy it (everything happens for a good) as delivery was not available by flipkart in my area. I was very sad and finally decided to buy a new, seal packed Redmi Note 3 from ebay at Rs. 9300 (Rs. 10400 was listed price, after applying coupons it became Rs. 9300) as it had performance and recently got franco kernel too (previously available only on Pixels, Nexus and One Plus devices). Finally saw Lenovo Z2 Plus on Snapdeal for Rs. 12000 and immediately purchased it (was hesitant at first reading reviews on Amazon but could not resist SD 820 at this price).
The phone is great, no heating issues and was much better than Redmi Note 3 (Screen quality, camera quality, general performance, looks) when compared side by side as my friend had one. Battery is also good, I get 5-6 hours Screen on time on 4G network with hotspot on and around 7-8 hours SoT on WiFi.
About development, both devices have great roms but Redmi Note 4 has no custom kernel as kernel source codes are not released currently but may or will get them in future when sources are released. Also if you want to be like a trickster and change TV channels of any TV in lobby of any hospital/Hotel, go for Xiaomi phones as they have IR blaster.
The Z2 Plus recently got official Nougat whereas Redmi Note 3 and 4 are still on Marshmallow but that does not matter as you are planning to use a custom rom and all three have 7.1.2 Nougat custom roms.
Conclusion
If you like very good developer support with some good performance, go for Redmi Note 3
If you like development with superior battery life, go for Redmi Note 4
If you want a phone with sheer raw power and the one that does not slow down even after 3 years and a great value for money and brag among friends, go for Z2 Plus.
Currently Z2 Plus is available at Rs.13000 at Snapdeal but wait for amazon sale on 11th, previously at an Amazon sale, it was available for 12K and if you get any bank discount (sometimes 10 to 15% off on SBI Card etc during sale), you can get it for 10-11K too.
Go for the black one, it looks very good
Hope this helps
You can also watch reviews and comparison of phones on youtube for better decisions.
hp5942 said:
If you like very good developer support with some good performance, go for Redmi Note 3
If you like development with superior battery life, go for Redmi Note 4
If you want a phone with sheer raw power and the one that does not slow down even after 3 years and a great value for money and brag among friends, go for Z2 Plus.
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I am absolutely agree with hp5942's statements. Development for Z2 is only growing, it will be awesome in a few months. Note 3 has one of the best dev support and will have it for a long time. Note 4 is better looking and feeling than Note 3, but it is less speedy device.
I'm fine with front mounted finger print sensor
I want to use device for at least 2-3 years
Which one do you suggest me ?
Modder001 said:
I'm fine with front mounted finger print sensor
I want to use device for at least 2-3 years
Which one do you suggest me ?
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For long run always go with the phone with more performance.
My friend still has no performance issues with his Mi4 (SD 800, flagship at that time) even after 2.5 years.
if u cant get more money .. get it .. if u can get a bit more.. get oneplus 3t
thebiggboss180 said:
if u cant get more money .. get it .. if u can get a bit more.. get oneplus 3t
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I don't have much if a money ... Should I buy lenovo z2 plus ?
Modder001 said:
I don't have much if a money ... Should I buy lenovo z2 plus ?
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yeah..this phone worth what u paying for.
Why do you guys confuse much. Its good phone for the price. For 13k you are getting snap 820
Its like for the price of audi you getting buggati
Why to get confused. There are minor software hiccups. As you are familiar with xda you can always use custom roms
Hardware wise there are no issues. Build quality is damm solid. I have thrashed my phone many times, but it still survives.
Back glass is lil fragile.
Should i buy lenovo z2 plus now at 12k?
Guptasar98 said:
Should i buy lenovo z2 plus now at 12k?
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This phone was a worthy buy @18K, it's definitely a steal @12k, but if you can wait, BigBillionDay/GreatIndian sale is around the corner, you might get an even sweeter deal.
Guptasar98 said:
Should i buy lenovo z2 plus now at 12k?
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I bought z2 plus(4,64gb) @ 9.5k from amazon
(Actually 11k - 1.5k cashback)
So wait for any amazon sale
May be buy it on Diwali
For those not used to pimp their phones (unlock bootloader, flash rom etc...), i think Zuk Z2 is not a good choice as the original version is not perfect. But if you like to flash and customize your phone, so yes, 10 times yes,it's a very good phone (have it for almost 1 year and still happy with it).

Should I Buy Asus Zenfone 5z in 2019

Hi,
everyone,
Should I buy Asus Zenfone 5Z in 2019?
Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
What about after android p ?
Micheal86 said:
Hi,
everyone,
Should I buy Asus Zenfone 5Z in 2019?
Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
What about after android p ?
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It's the best phone in the 25k segment. Buy it in Flipkart discounted sales where price us as low as 22k. Good software, good cameras, a few minor bugs.
This phone will be getting the Android Q update when it releases.
Aarun_01 said:
It's the best phone in the 25k segment. Buy it in Flipkart discounted sales where price us as low as 22k. Good software, good cameras, a few minor bugs.
This phone will be getting the Android Q update when it releases.
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Thanks for your quick reply.
What about the battery life and headphone audio quality after android p update ?
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Micheal86 said:
Thanks for your quick reply.
What about the battery life and headphone audio quality after android p update ?
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Awesome.
It's a good buy. Good cameras, stereo speakers and runs great. I haven't had any issues with mines gets updates pretty much every 2 months.
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Micheal86 said:
Hi,
everyone,
Should I buy Asus Zenfone 5Z in 2019?
Any suggestions will be highly appreciated.
What about after android p ?
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It's a decent device and you can be ok with 3300 MAH battery , corning gorrilla glass. 3 and lcd display..
go ahead buy it .. Its prices has been reduced and its the best that can be offered by snapdragon 845.
If not you can buy one plus 6T as well.
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hi,
I would say avoid it at the moment. There is much price gap with Zenfone 6 and it is a far better phone. If you dont want the Zenfone 6 you can even look at the Redmi k20 pro or the normal variant whichever come to India
I would say it depends on the price, for example in my country I manage to get it at a lower price that the pocophone f1( 350 USD).
bordi21 said:
I would say it depends on the price, for example in my country I manage to get it at a lower price that the pocophone f1( 350 USD).
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Once the Zenfone 6 is available the 5z should drop to at least 300 to 350
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Why anyone will think about purchasing a device which doesn't seem to interest xda developer. Earlier there were few hopes but customization of zenfone 5z almost always leads to bricking of device and there's little to no support for unbricking. You won't even be certified on Google Play once u root using the tool provided by asus, making the device completely unsafe for daily use, There are lots of device with great xda support, find out them and forget about zenfone 5z, believe me all they did with ZenUI is limited the device day by day with each new release and soon there'll a day when you hardly get to do anything apart from calling.
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Its a very good phone with 845...and an OIS which Z6 lacks....I got 8GB-256GB for 24k in flipkart offer...Wanted to go for 1+7...but after looking at this deal ..i grabbed it...with latest pie update antutu score was 294500 ...Battery drains fast when you play games at high resolution....that is the only issue i found....

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