Official 2017-19: Which Smartphone Should I Get?
Feb 7, 2019, 2:48 am
#226
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Thanks all, I have pulled the trigger. It'll be nice to not get "you're running low on storage space". I remember when apps were smaller and the police looked younger too. 
Apr 25, 2019, 8:18 am
#227
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
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Update on the Mi A2 Lite: After a few months with it, I'm very satisfied with it, apart from 2 points:
1. It doesn't have NFC. Not that I particularly cared initially, but the settled status application became more difficult to do
2. Switching from Samsung Music to Google music, I lost all my playlists...
1. It doesn't have NFC. Not that I particularly cared initially, but the settled status application became more difficult to do
2. Switching from Samsung Music to Google music, I lost all my playlists...
Apr 25, 2019, 12:57 pm
#228
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Update on the Mi A2 Lite: After a few months with it, I'm very satisfied with it, apart from 2 points:
1. It doesn't have NFC. Not that I particularly cared initially, but the settled status application became more difficult to do
2. Switching from Samsung Music to Google music, I lost all my playlists...
1. It doesn't have NFC. Not that I particularly cared initially, but the settled status application became more difficult to do
2. Switching from Samsung Music to Google music, I lost all my playlists...
Apr 29, 2019, 4:29 am
#229
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: France
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Settled status is part of Brexit plans for EU citizens:
https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
Needed an NFC-enabled phone to validate passport chips
https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
Needed an NFC-enabled phone to validate passport chips
Apr 29, 2019, 8:25 am
#230
Join Date: Sep 2007
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How about a good summary of phone recommendations?
I need to replace my aging and dying LG G3. I am looking for something:
At least 5.5" screen, bigger is better
Headphone jack
MicroSD slot
Decent camera but doesn't need to be amazing
Thinner the better
Not a lot of bloatware
I am going to be using this on Cricket in the US and Canada, and O2 in the UK.
I run Nova Launcher, so I don't care about the default launcher. My work phone is a Galaxy S9, I hate the curved screen and a lot of their software so don't want another Samsung.
I don't mind, in fact prefer, to get a used year old unlocked phone. I was looking at the OnePlus 6T, but can't live without the headphone jack.
I need to replace my aging and dying LG G3. I am looking for something:
At least 5.5" screen, bigger is better
Headphone jack
MicroSD slot
Decent camera but doesn't need to be amazing
Thinner the better
Not a lot of bloatware
I am going to be using this on Cricket in the US and Canada, and O2 in the UK.
I run Nova Launcher, so I don't care about the default launcher. My work phone is a Galaxy S9, I hate the curved screen and a lot of their software so don't want another Samsung.
I don't mind, in fact prefer, to get a used year old unlocked phone. I was looking at the OnePlus 6T, but can't live without the headphone jack.
Apr 29, 2019, 11:20 am
#231
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How about a good summary of phone recommendations?
I need to replace my aging and dying LG G3. I am looking for something:
At least 5.5" screen, bigger is better
Headphone jack
MicroSD slot
Decent camera but doesn't need to be amazing
Thinner the better
Not a lot of bloatware
I am going to be using this on Cricket in the US and Canada, and O2 in the UK.
I run Nova Launcher, so I don't care about the default launcher. My work phone is a Galaxy S9, I hate the curved screen and a lot of their software so don't want another Samsung.
I don't mind, in fact prefer, to get a used year old unlocked phone. I was looking at the OnePlus 6T, but can't live without the headphone jack.
I need to replace my aging and dying LG G3. I am looking for something:
At least 5.5" screen, bigger is better
Headphone jack
MicroSD slot
Decent camera but doesn't need to be amazing
Thinner the better
Not a lot of bloatware
I am going to be using this on Cricket in the US and Canada, and O2 in the UK.
I run Nova Launcher, so I don't care about the default launcher. My work phone is a Galaxy S9, I hate the curved screen and a lot of their software so don't want another Samsung.
I don't mind, in fact prefer, to get a used year old unlocked phone. I was looking at the OnePlus 6T, but can't live without the headphone jack.
Apr 29, 2019, 12:18 pm
#232
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chicago
Posts: 578
Not sure what your price range is, but the Samsung Galaxy A50 seems to meet your criteria. I just ordered it this morning. It's a mid-range device, in the same category as the Moto G7, Huawei P30 Lite, etc. Those are the other 2 devices I considered before going for the A50.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._64gb_gsm.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._64gb_gsm.html
How about a good summary of phone recommendations?
I need to replace my aging and dying LG G3. I am looking for something:
At least 5.5" screen, bigger is better
Headphone jack
MicroSD slot
Decent camera but doesn't need to be amazing
Thinner the better
Not a lot of bloatware
I am going to be using this on Cricket in the US and Canada, and O2 in the UK.
I run Nova Launcher, so I don't care about the default launcher. My work phone is a Galaxy S9, I hate the curved screen and a lot of their software so don't want another Samsung.
I don't mind, in fact prefer, to get a used year old unlocked phone. I was looking at the OnePlus 6T, but can't live without the headphone jack.
I need to replace my aging and dying LG G3. I am looking for something:
At least 5.5" screen, bigger is better
Headphone jack
MicroSD slot
Decent camera but doesn't need to be amazing
Thinner the better
Not a lot of bloatware
I am going to be using this on Cricket in the US and Canada, and O2 in the UK.
I run Nova Launcher, so I don't care about the default launcher. My work phone is a Galaxy S9, I hate the curved screen and a lot of their software so don't want another Samsung.
I don't mind, in fact prefer, to get a used year old unlocked phone. I was looking at the OnePlus 6T, but can't live without the headphone jack.
Apr 29, 2019, 1:29 pm
#233
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Also the LG V35 or G7. Huawei Mate 20 also has a headphone jack. More listed here:
https://www.androidauthority.com/pho...e-jack-825984/
and here
https://www.gadgetdetected.com/2019/...eadphone-jack/
https://www.androidauthority.com/pho...e-jack-825984/
and here
https://www.gadgetdetected.com/2019/...eadphone-jack/
Apr 29, 2019, 3:48 pm
#234
Join Date: Apr 2010
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I have a Moto G5 Plus XT1687 that I use as a unlocked international travel phone. It has been very handy, seems to connect anywhere and delivers maximum connect speeds in every country visited (Latin America, sub Saharan Africa, several countries in Europe, SE Asia, etc). My wife wants a similar phone.
Looking for recommendations for a similar phone. Android OS, not too large, lots of bands. Hopefully under/around $200 US.
Looking for recommendations for a similar phone. Android OS, not too large, lots of bands. Hopefully under/around $200 US.
Apr 29, 2019, 4:27 pm
#235
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Chicago
Posts: 578
That same device is here if she wants that exact one.
I have a Moto G5 Plus XT1687 that I use as a unlocked international travel phone. It has been very handy, seems to connect anywhere and delivers maximum connect speeds in every country visited (Latin America, sub Saharan Africa, several countries in Europe, SE Asia, etc). My wife wants a similar phone.
Looking for recommendations for a similar phone. Android OS, not too large, lots of bands. Hopefully under/around $200 US.
Looking for recommendations for a similar phone. Android OS, not too large, lots of bands. Hopefully under/around $200 US.
Apr 30, 2019, 3:11 am
#239
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Originally Posted by Motorola
FDD LTE band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/29/30/66/71, TDD LTE band 38/39/40/41/41 HPUE
The European version has fewer than half those bands and is missing important bands for both T-Mobile and AT&T in the US, but it's available with a second SIM slot.
Apr 30, 2019, 5:52 am
#240
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As long as you don't need dual-SIM, the US-version G7 Power looks like a great travel phone. Huge battery, decent display, allegedly decent camera, USB-C PD charging, and a range of LTE bands worthy of a Pixel or iPhone.
The European version has fewer than half those bands and is missing important bands for both T-Mobile and AT&T in the US, but it's available with a second SIM slot.
The European version has fewer than half those bands and is missing important bands for both T-Mobile and AT&T in the US, but it's available with a second SIM slot.
I was looking for that post in this thread but cannot find it. Is it from another thread?