***Official Android Thread Pt 3***

[papi93]

Forgot about the USB Type C Connector that the LG Nexus 5X uses. Christmas portable battery charger is now only going to charge the bluetooth speaker I just got.

[papi93]

What do you guys think of Honor 5X? It has similar specs to the Nexus 5X but costs just $200.

[TheMatzah]

Can confirm on Spigen quality. Had the neo hybrid on my S4 for 2 years. Dropped it numerous times, once from 8ft up, not a single issue.

When the weak point of that particular case failed, the thin material around the charging port, they sent me a replacement outer shell for free.

Yeah, I like it..a lot



You guys heard about Remix OS ? Looks incredible, PC version coming by next week

http://www.jide.com/en/remixos-for-pc Android on laptop

[SDSammy]

What do you guys think of Honor 5X? It has similar specs to the Nexus 5X but costs just $200.

I guess for $200 it's "decent" but I don't see the similarities.

• Snapdragon 615 vs 808
• 5.5 inch screen vs 5.2 inch screen
• Micro SD slot vs No Micro SD slot

Anyways, my point is that they aren't similar and thus you should not expect a similar experience. About the only specs they share are 2 GB of Ram and 16 GB of storage. Personally, I wouldn't buy it just for those two specs alone. Not to mention that for around the same price, you could have purchased a Nexus 6 last month.

[butteredtoast]

Yeah, I like it..a lot



You guys heard about Remix OS ? Looks incredible, PC version coming by next week

http://www.jide.com/en/remixos-for-pc Android on laptop

Interesting. I'll definitely take a look into this since it has dual-booting capabilities

[papi93]

I guess for $200 it's "decent" but I don't see the similarities.

• Snapdragon 615 vs 808
• 5.5 inch screen vs 5.2 inch screen
• Micro SD slot vs No Micro SD slot

Anyways, my point is that they aren't similar and thus you should not expect a similar experience. About the only specs they share are 2 GB of Ram and 16 GB of storage. Personally, I wouldn't buy it just for those two specs alone. Not to mention that for around the same price, you could have purchased a Nexus 6 last month.

My greatest, deepest apologies for wording it that way.

They are both mid-range phones but the specs for the Honor 5X seem to quite impressive for a $200 phone: http://phandroid.com/2016/01/06/hono...sus-zenfone-2/ I have the Nexus 5X but will be watching others experiences with the Honor 5X for the future.

[jinda628]

S7 "rumored" leak.
http://www.goandroid.co.in/samsung-g...-rumors/46694/

Looks like they are bring back the mSD cards slot lol.
Wonder why 12MP on camera though, but 1.7 aperture.

[Tete]

S7 "rumored" leak.
http://www.goandroid.co.in/samsung-g...-rumors/46694/

Looks like they are bring back the mSD cards slot lol.
Wonder why 12MP on camera though, but 1.7 aperture.

With less megapixels the ones you get can be larger thus they are able to gather more light. If you combine that and a 1.7 lens you'll get the best low light smartphone camera yet (in paper).

[jinda628]

With less megapixels the ones you get can be larger thus they are able to gather more light. If you combine that and a 1.7 lens you'll get the best low light smartphone camera yet (in paper).

I understand the improvement in the aperture. Just wondering why they have to bring down the MP. It's not really a huge difference coming from 16 but common buyers will surely take that negatively.

[SDSammy]

My greatest, deepest apologies for wording it that way.

They are both mid-range phones but the specs for the Honor 5X seem to quite impressive for a $200 phone.

Lol, just didn't want you thinking your experience would be the same. I'm sure most of us know someone who tried a cheap Android phone, had issues with it, then switched to iOS while complaining that Android sucked.

I agree about it having decent specs for $200. I think it's great how several manufacturers now make "budget" phones with good specs. In fact, I've had one of these "budget" phones (ZenFone 2) since summer and my experience with it has been great.

[bogui94]

What's the best Android tablet for <= $100?

[TheMatzah]

What's the best Android tablet for <= $100?

This and best one for kids? I saw some generic crap at WalMart for under $75

edit this one

EPIK Learning Tab 7" Kids Tablet 16GB Intel Quad Core

[wampa]

What's the best Android tablet for <= $100?

You should check out the Nexus 7 and I've seen some pre-owned nexus 10 tablets go for $100-$150. I guess it depends on how big of a screen you're looking to get.

[TheMatzah]

You should check out the Nexus 7 and I've seen some pre-owned nexus 10 tablets go for $100-$150. I guess it depends on how big of a screen you're looking to get.

Where?

[mgftp]

The Nexus 7 was on clearance for $100 many places but that was awhile ago, not sure if you could find them anywhere now.

[CarlitosBX]

I currently have a Ruby Red Samsung S5 Active with a Pelican case. I love this phone and I only use it with WiFi because a year back I moved to NY and still can't find a job so the phone is still in the black list. I will be finding out what creditor has my balance to hopefully pay it off soon. The phone has starter to get slow so I'm planning on having it reset soon.

[bogui94]

You should check out the Nexus 7 and I've seen some pre-owned nexus 10 tablets go for $100-$150. I guess it depends on how big of a screen you're looking to get.

Is the Kindle Fire($50) better than the Nexus 7? I just need something for my PDF's.

[butteredtoast]

Is the Kindle Fire($50) better than the Nexus 7? I just need something for my PDF's.

The Nexus 7 has a good deal more functionality with rooting and custom roms. Even the original 2012 Nexus 7 I used to have had its functionality revived after almost 3 years with new Android updates and roms.
But if you're simply looking at something that will handle PDF's, Kindle Fire might be the way to go if it's cheaper.

[tunafishha]

Does anyone know where I can get a oneplus x invite? My older bro owns three iphone 6 and he doesn't want to give me one lol. I dont even own a phone but I want something thats good and budget minded to show him up.

[SDSammy]

Does anyone know where I can get a oneplus x invite? My older bro owns three iphone 6 and he doesn't want to give me one lol. I dont even own a phone but I want something thats good and budget minded to show him up.

Age: 26

[mgftp]

smh, kids these days

[tunafishha]

Age: 26

Im sheltered brah. Dont need a phone.

[natypes]

What's a good app for movie streaming to chromecast? I bought my boys a chromecast for Xmas. Showbox (or something like tgat) used to be good, but it stupid now. Even a site would be ok.

[UGK4lyfe]

What's a good app for movie streaming to chromecast? I bought my boys a chromecast for Xmas. Showbox (or something like tgat) used to be good, but it stupid now. Even a site would be ok.

Google showbox update 2015. It messed up for me too until I found the new one but there's an updated version that works like butter.

[natypes]

Google showbox update 2015. It messed up for me too until I found the new one but there's an updated version that works like butter.

Ok, thanks.

[TheMatzah]

Google showbox update 2015. It messed up for me too until I found the new one but there's an updated version that works like butter.

agreed, its boss


You guys know about the $20 play store credit in the 'deals & offers' section of the chromecast app upon set-up? Came in real handy


in other news: this spigen case for my V10 is awesome, no regrets.

[fAaronheit]

Morning brahs (it's morning in the UK)
I have my phone upgrade today, dunno what to go for, not the biggest samsung fan, currently had a Sony Xperia Z1 and in the last two years they've released so many phones up to the Z5, was looking at the OnePlus Two, any other notable ones?

[TheMatzah]

Morning brahs (it's morning in the UK)
I have my phone upgrade today, dunno what to go for, not the biggest samsung fan, currently had a Sony Xperia Z1 and in the last two years they've released so many phones up to the Z5, was looking at the OnePlus Two, any other notable ones?

it's morning here too

Just a guess:
- Note 5
- V10
- 6P
- no iPhones

[jinda628]

Morning brahs (it's morning in the UK)
I have my phone upgrade today, dunno what to go for, not the biggest samsung fan, currently had a Sony Xperia Z1 and in the last two years they've released so many phones up to the Z5, was looking at the OnePlus Two, any other notable ones?

Since you're not a Samsung fan, I would suggest the best phone right now... Note 5 .
Or you can wait a bit longer since the 1st batch of 2016 phones should be showing up 1st quarter.

I'm on this waiting game as well...

[wampa]

Is the Kindle Fire($50) better than the Nexus 7? I just need something for my PDF's.

If you're looking for something to read PDF's I would look for a tablet with a very high resolution. A higher resolution will make the text much sharper, making it easier on your eyes.

As for the $50 kindle fire vs Nexus 7. Depending on the model of the Nexus 7 (some have different resolutions), I would go for the Nexus 7.

Nexus 7 2012: 800 x 1280 pixels (~216 ppi pixel density)
Nexus 7 2013: 1200 x 1920 pixels (~323 ppi pixel density)
Kindle Fire ($50): 1024 x 600 pixels (~171 ppi pixel density)

I went with the Nexus 10 for reading my ebooks since the resolution is 2560 x 1600 pixels (~299 ppi pixel density) with a 10.1" screen.