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Guys I wanna know how are the custom roms and how the phone works. I have a S3 with an Exynos CPU and devs have a hardtime to make AOSP roms to my phone. Does this happens on Zenphone 2?
Ditto Im on N7100, Im seeing x86 as potential to exynos, except if the source is leaked to developer someday developer will stopped updating or facing problems when Asus stop updating their flagship arround 2016
Im considering it with Redmi Note 2 Prime... it has Octacore but lack of NFC and only 2G ram
I might still happy with my N7100 (the also canceled Lollipop yeah,,, rite done with samsung, no need waste money for flagship anymore or buy Iphone if you want flagship) untill Prime arrives in my country or ZE551ML fix the battery issue, then Ill upgrade to one of them
above 1.8Ghz processor eats battery like a pro without good software
Btw this is general section I dunno if this question can be here or not
I'm currently running a 5.1.1 AOSP ROM, with the developer looking at 6.0. The ROM runs flawlessly; this phone really shines with lightweight Android on it.
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I have played around with all the custom roms on here - they all work great but when news of ASUS working on 6.0 came out I went back to stock so I would be ready for it. Just do yourself a favor and get it from ASUS. Too many people on here have found out the hard way they overpayed for a CN model with WW firmware flashed on it. Get the right model and you will love it for a long time
tabletalker7 said:
I have played around with all the custom roms on here - they all work great but when news of ASUS working on 6.0 came out I went back to stock so I would be ready for it. Just do yourself a favor and get it from ASUS. Too many people on here have found out the hard way they overpayed for a CN model with WW firmware flashed on it. Get the right model and you will love it for a long time
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Whoa whoa, what model is the best one to get? (generally speaking)
Locklear308 said:
Whoa whoa, what model is the best one to get? (generally speaking)
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I got the ze551ml - 4gb/64gb version. The problem people have been having is going to ebay or amazon or some dinky shop hoping to save a few bucks and wind up with a chinese phone with the global software flashed on it. The chinese model has lte bands that are not used in places like the United States and Canada. Just get it from asus on their website. They will ensure you get the right phone for your area.
tabletalker7 said:
I got the ze551ml - 4gb/64gb version. The problem people have been having is going to ebay or amazon or some dinky shop hoping to save a few bucks and wind up with a chinese phone with the global software flashed on it. The chinese model has lte bands that are not used in places like the United States and Canada. Just get it from asus on their website. They will ensure you get the right phone for your area.
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If I buy will be this one: Asus Zenfone 2 32GB Preto (ZE551ML-6A208WW)
I just went to ASUS website and did not see that model. I am in the United States so it might not be meant for me
tabletalker7 said:
I got the ze551ml - 4gb/64gb version. The problem people have been having is going to ebay or amazon or some dinky shop hoping to save a few bucks and wind up with a chinese phone with the global software flashed on it. The chinese model has lte bands that are not used in places like the United States and Canada. Just get it from asus on their website. They will ensure you get the right phone for your area.
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So ZE551ML is good?
yup, it's good. the 32gb/4 gb versión is the Chinese version, you would have to flash the ww rom to get gapps. also I think it doesn't have some of the lte bands used on the states. go for the 64/4, 16/4 or 16/2 that sell on amazon at 299,229 and 199 respectively, they are all the 551 ML
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Be aware of te limitations though (talking about ZE551ML/ZE550ML). Sim2 is only 2G and has no data support. Check the LTE band support of the version you get. CN, TW and WW have different LTE support.
All other ZenFone 2 variants that are not x86 (any other than ZE551ML/ZE550ML) may have poor third party dev support, and probably less attention from ASUS too going forward, as the x86 version is the flagship.
So guys, should I buy it or not? I don't wanna make another mistake like I did with the S3 on which I didn't have custom roms of AOSP with quality
Considering between Zenfone 2 and Moto G 2015 tho...
I switched from the S5 and couldn't be happier. Best phone switch I have ever done. If you do go with the Zenfone 2 I would recommend the 4gig version, it is well worth it
While I haven't used any CM or AOSP based ROM, some people say it's good for everyday use. I like the stock ROM, I only use a custom kernel (project T) and have the phone rooted and with TWRP. There are also some stock based ROMs, mostly to remove bloat.
The only advantage of getting the Moto G would be better battery life, but in everything else the ZF2 leaves it in the dust.
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Xiaomi redmi note3 is a better choice now, about 200$
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glock24 said:
While I haven't used any CM or AOSP based ROM, some people say it's good for everyday use. I like the stock ROM, I only use a custom kernel (project T) and have the phone rooted and with TWRP. There are also some stock based ROMs, mostly to remove bloat.
The only advantage of getting the Moto G would be better battery life, but in everything else the ZF2 leaves it in the dust.
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And the Intel SoC is a good bussiness?
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Hello everybody, I'm looking for a new smartphone to fit my needs. I actually own a Lg G Flex 2, and I'm unhappy with it. You may ask "why?". Well, because I'm very addicted to modding and all of these things. The locked bootloader etc. on the G Flex 2 made me really sad about this phone. Do you think it's worth to switch from a G Flex 2 to a Zenfone 2 (+ 30€)? Let me know, please. And most of all, this is not a "which one is better" so please don't argue too much. Thank you all!
My Opinion
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Hello everybody, I'm looking for a new smartphone to fit my needs. I actually own a Lg G Flex 2, and I'm unhappy with it. You may ask "why?". Well, because I'm very addicted to modding and all of these things. The locked bootloader etc. on the G Flex 2 made me really sad about this phone. Do you think it's worth to switch from a G Flex 2 to a Zenfone 2 (+ 30€)? Let me know, please. And most of all, this is not a "which one is better" so please don't argue too much. Thank you all!
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My Opinion
1) If you want to buy Zenfone 2 then I suggest you to buy 4GB Ram version Only.
2) If you are interested in latest android only then go for Nexus (e.g: Nexus 5X)
3) 4GB RAM versions are also available in Oppo,Vivo,etc. (Search for it)
4) In Sony you can get waterproof smartphone. (Search)
Some Mid Range Great Smartphones:-
1) Lenovo Vibe X3
2) Samsung Galaxy A8
3) Huawei Honor 7
4) Nexus 5X
5) Nexus 6
6) Sony Xperia M5 Dual
7) Sony Xperia Z3+
8) One Plus 2
9) VIVO X5 PRO
10) and of course ASUS Zenfone 2.
But do whatever you want to do...
The Zenfone 2 is not going to knock your socks off, and I don't think it was ever supposed to. The Zenfone 2 is a nice hardware package (not big time, but nice) and the price tag on it is LESS than my first car. The development community seems to love this phone and we were promised android 6 this quarter. Just make sure you get the 4GB model, and don't make the mistake of ordering one online that seems cheaper than everyone else is offering one for (a lot, and I mean A LOT of people got hosed thinking they were buying the WW version, and instead got a chinese model that someone flashed WW software on it and can't get LTE). I ordered three of these from ASUS and all three work great. I love mine and this is the first phone that my son or daughter have not complained about, and they complain about EVERYTHING
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Hello everybody, I'm looking for a new smartphone to fit my needs. I actually own a Lg G Flex 2, and I'm unhappy with it. You may ask "why?". Well, because I'm very addicted to modding and all of these things. The locked bootloader etc. on the G Flex 2 made me really sad about this phone. Do you think it's worth to switch from a G Flex 2 to a Zenfone 2 (+ 30€)? Let me know, please. And most of all, this is not a "which one is better" so please don't argue too much. Thank you all!
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i'm in ur same position ...i have xperia sp with GREAT deve community ....but i need to move since it's very old now(2013 phone) though it runs 6.0.1 with no bugs at all
gonna buy zenfone 2 after a month (till my exams are finished ) and i searched alot like VERY VERY alot
screen : it's not brightest nor the best IPS display but for the price u can't complain
volume : as i saw it's not that great...it's somehow little loud but it's muffled and tiny
hardware : 4g ram and quad-core 2.3ghz equal to SD801 or SD805 with only 300$ ....u sure can't complain about that
and ofc it got a great deve community with great ROMs and good official cm13 base
In all honesty, there are better options, I would go with the nexus or opo, I'm sorry I purchased the ZenFone 2.
From the current user of Zenfone 2, don't waste your money for it, you buy it as it is, no one care after that, more update bring more bugs, Intel has abandoned Intel Atom mobile CPU so if we are lucky, Android 6.0 is the lastest android version we could have on our phone, and if we are not, we stucked with 5.0 forever :3
Still great value for the $. It's not perfect but it's very functional.
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Just buy a phone with Qualcomm inside instead of intel inside.
Thank you all for the answers!
Xiaomi MI series vs. Xiaomi REDMI series = which line is better?
Everybody knows that Mi series goal is to be better than Redmi at least in specs and performance.
But how about performance to price ratio, how about all other things that You dont worry and dont expect in REDMI casue it's cheap but You do expect it in the MI series?
What are the problems/things that You don't like in MI series?
What are the problems/things that You don't like in REDMI series if there is any? WHY? Cause we all know not to expect wonders for a low budget priced phones.
I've talked to many people who had/have REDMI and MI series Xiaomi phones (clients, selllers, internet folks, friends) and they only agree on ONE thing -the price is great wheter it is REMI or MI phone.
A strange thing happens.... REDMI owners are always satisfied. The only thing that bothers not all of them is the camera quality.
But in low and middle price segment REDMI beats EVERY other BRAND.
Xiaomi has also great prices in the high end flagship models but here MANY PEOPLE are dissapointed.
For example camera quality, screen quiality, body, bezel, bugs, no NFC, no european B20 LTE band.
The MI users also tell me that non of the above bothers them but something totaly different. EACH person = an original problem with MI device.
Can You please tell me what are Your problems/dislikes with MI and REDMI devices cause I'm about to buy one from each segment?
What should I worry about (Android updates maybe?) buying a REDMI and a MI phone IN YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIANCE?
People who complain about camera quality on the MI Mix 2 are comparing it to flagships that cost significantly more--and that was before the price drop on the MI Mix 2. At this point flagship phones from Samsung, Apple and Huawei cost more than twice what a MI Mix 2 costs. If you are willing to spend $800-$1000 on a smart phone then you will certainly get a better camera. I don't expect a fantastic camera at this price point.
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People who complain about camera quality on the MI Mix 2 are comparing it to flagships that cost significantly more--and that was before the price drop on the MI Mix 2. At this point flagship phones from Samsung, Apple and Huawei cost more than twice what a MI Mix 2 costs. If you are willing to spend $800-$1000 on a smart phone then you will certainly get a better camera. I don't expect a fantastic camera at this price point.
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I'm sure the releasing Mi Mix 2S had something to do with that price. And BTW It should have equal cam quality like S9+ (DXoMark)
androidbadboy said:
Xiaomi MI series vs. Xiaomi REDMI series = which line is better?
Everybody knows that Mi series goal is to be better than Redmi at least in specs and performance.
But how about performance to price ratio, how about all other things that You dont worry and dont expect in REDMI casue it's cheap but You do expect it in the MI series?
What are the problems/things that You don't like in MI series?
What are the problems/things that You don't like in REDMI series if there is any? WHY? Cause we all know not to expect wonders for a low budget priced phones.
I've talked to many people who had/have REDMI and MI series Xiaomi phones (clients, selllers, internet folks, friends) and they only agree on ONE thing -the price is great wheter it is REMI or MI phone.
A strange thing happens.... REDMI owners are always satisfied. The only thing that bothers not all of them is the camera quality.
But in low and middle price segment REDMI beats EVERY other BRAND.
Xiaomi has also great prices in the high end flagship models but here MANY PEOPLE are dissapointed.
For example camera quality, screen quiality, body, bezel, bugs, no NFC, no european B20 LTE band.
The MI users also tell me that non of the above bothers them but something totaly different. EACH person = an original problem with MI device.
Can You please tell me what are Your problems/dislikes with MI and REDMI devices cause I'm about to buy one from each segment?
What should I worry about (Android updates maybe?) buying a REDMI and a MI phone IN YOUR PERSONAL EXPERIANCE?
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Alô i have a mi mix 2 and no problems at all.
I sink the most parte off the peoples dont have problems whith Xiaomi phones but they like to put problems on their phones.
Never satisfait whit their phones
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paulojorjealmeida said:
Alô i have a mi mix 2 and no problems at all.
I sink the most parte off the peoples dont have problems whith Xiaomi phones but they like to put problems on their phones.
Never satisfait whit their phones
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That psychological problem affects 90% phone users,
Redmi product line is ODM. The flagship models of MI/MIX are OEM.
aarwwefdds said:
Redmi product line is ODM. The flagship models of MI/MIX are OEM.
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If Mi/Mix are truly OEM, then who is the Client that provided Xiaomi the product design and specifications?
Hmm
DoR3M3 said:
If Mi/Mix are truly OEM, then who is the Client that provided Xiaomi the product design and specifications?
Hmm
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In other word. MI/Mix are designed by xiaomi itself. Redmi is provided by a company called longcheer, even though xiaomi is holding much of it's share.
aarwwefdds said:
In other word. MI/Mix are designed by xiaomi itself. Redmi is provided by a company called longcheer, even though xiaomi is holding much of it's share.
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So in the long run (to receive updates for example as long as possible) it is better to buy a Mi rather than Redmi phone?
Hi,
I'm looking for a while the mi max 3 128.
But today, it seems very difficult to find one on retail store...
Or at very expensive Price. 64gb=240$ best price, 128gb=380$!!!!
What's the probleme? Any Idea? It's very difficult to got one. On aliexpress, impossible to find one...
pystolero said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a while the mi max 3 128.
But today, it seems very difficult to find one on retail store...
Or at very expensive Price. 64gb=240$ best price, 128gb=380$!!!!
What's the probleme? Any Idea? It's very difficult to got one. On aliexpress, impossible to find one...
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I think roms and xiaomi policies scared the sellers. XD
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That's also what I think
Yeah, weird thing about that model. One day I bought one from some AliExpress seller, 2 days later it went from 310$ to 380$. Guess I bought it just in time.
jorgeepelos said:
I think roms and xiaomi policies scared the sellers. XD
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Cna you explain please.
I am thinking about buying one too
illetyus said:
Cna you explain please.
I am thinking about buying one too
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Xiaomi don't release and seems to not release global rom for 6GB.
And Xiaomi want to blocked the possibilities to flash global rom, on a chinese device....
11.11 sales is coming. Sellers "adjust" the prices to look like real sale. Just wait some days.
ptr21 said:
11.11 sales is coming. Sellers "adjust" the prices to look like real sale. Just wait some days.
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Amazon's best practice...
ptr21 said:
11.11 sales is coming. Sellers "adjust" the prices to look like real sale. Just wait some days.
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I disagree.... Only 128gb device got an expensive Price... Not the 64GB... So...
Do not buy mi max 3.The phone is ni upgrade from mi max 2.i am really disappointed about this phone.More than month, and this thing is too big.Camera is not very good.To this moment i gave 6 7 xiaomi phones, and this one is biggest ****.
pystolero said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a while the mi max 3 128.
But today, it seems very difficult to find one on retail store...
Or at very expensive Price. 64gb=240$ best price, 128gb=380$!!!!
What's the probleme? Any Idea? It's very difficult to got one. On aliexpress, impossible to find one...
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Here you go, $304.42
https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html
jasonleeg said:
Here you go, $304.42
https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html
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Yes, tradingshenzen got the best price i've seen... Thx.
galev_90 said:
Do not buy mi max 3.The phone is ni upgrade from mi max 2.i am really disappointed about this phone.More than month, and this thing is too big.Camera is not very good.To this moment i gave 6 7 xiaomi phones, and this one is biggest ****.
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Someone is salty.
I find the Max 3 to be one of the best phones I've had so far. But this is coming from someone that loves big screen / battery phones.
MrColdbird said:
Someone is salty.
I find the Max 3 to be one of the best phones I've had so far. But this is coming from someone that loves big screen / battery phones.
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I agree... I got the three Mi Max. The third is clearly the best one.
I've the 2 and love it. Have just ordered the 6/128 from tradingschenzen as the bigger screen area, better camera and faster proc are all really appealing. My only worry is the lack of custom roms (currently rocking msm extended and love it on the 2) but once I can root for adblock, afwall and debloating I'll be happy.
FlamingGoat said:
I've the 2 and love it. Have just ordered the 6/128 from tradingschenzen as the bigger screen area, better camera and faster proc are all really appealing. My only worry is the lack of custom roms (currently rocking msm extended and love it on the 2) but once I can root for adblock, afwall and debloating I'll be happy.
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I was like you. Custom rom's lover ^^
But as long as I can root, got Adblock, and youtoube Vanced... Eventually a custom kernel for Oc... I'm happy.
I've just ordered one on tradingshenzen to...
Has anyone had the chance to compare both of these phones yet ?
I already have a m 20 x since last year and I love it but I need another phone soon and these are about the same price in my country
Wondering which would be louder because the 20x is already the loudest phone I ever used
Rog Phone 2 is in another lvl, the sound is good as Mate 20X, i have my tencent version, i have nothing to complain.
After the Mate 20X i bought the OP7 Pro, hated the screen fall, i just moved to rog phone 2, and its amazing.
speedtripler said:
Has anyone had the chance to compare both of these phones yet ?
I already have a m 20 x since last year and I love it but I need another phone soon and these are about the same price in my country
Wondering which would be louder because the 20x is already the loudest phone I ever used
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just wondering: if uve only had for one year and u love it, why do u "need" another phone already?
but yeah, i consider the rog phone II the only available alternative in the mate 20 x range at the moment. everything else is either smaller in display, smaller in battery or only has mid range performance (i.e. mi max 3 or honor note series)
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speedtripler said:
Has anyone had the chance to compare both of these phones yet ?
I already have a m 20 x since last year and I love it but I need another phone soon and these are about the same price in my country
Wondering which would be louder because the 20x is already the loudest phone I ever used
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my friend has the rog phone 2, and its not even close really. its not comparable if you ask me, the rog2 are miles louder. its not just "louder", the clarity is quite noticable too.
im sure the front facing speakers help in the overall vibe of the phone being louder, but thats a good thing.
theres 3 things with the phone's hardware that no one else in the industry is touching:
processor, battery, and speakers
good luck to you if you buy one.