Which phone ~£350 do I get?

Energize · 25 Jul 2016 at 22:52

I've done a quick phone search and like the look of these 6 phones and spec wise there doesn't seem to be much in it. While some have more RAM, some have larger higher res displays or better cameras and I like the designs of all of them.

ZTE Axon 7
Lenovo Vibe X3
OnePlus 3
LG V10

This is a little different as it stands out on it's own as a 6" phone.

Huawei Mate 8

I would appreciate any input you guys might have as I can't make a decision.

EDIT - Looking for large (5.5"+) screens.

Doogles · 25 Jul 2016 at 22:58

I'd go with the oneplus 3 if I hadn't already had my Samsung Galaxy S4 for 18 months and was needing a phone I'd get that. For under £350 you normally need to lose some options but the Oneplus 3 has them all except for no microsd slot and a 1080p screen.

bayo000 · 25 Jul 2016 at 23:35

I'm waiting to see what new Nexus phones are like. My budget is pretty much the same as yours.

What about Z5 compact if you want new phone now. Good spec and about 280.

Grognak · 25 Jul 2016 at 23:36

I'd ask on a larger forum. I made a similar inquiry about the oneplus3 and the responses were pretty hostile, too many neckbeards and fanboys on here. Reddit would be a better choice.

smilertoo · 26 Jul 2016 at 00:15

Axon7 should be out this friday.

Energize · 26 Jul 2016 at 01:14

Doogles said:
I'd go with the oneplus 3 if I hadn't already had my Samsung Galaxy S4 for 18 months and was needing a phone I'd get that. For under £350 you normally need to lose some options but the Oneplus 3 has them all except for no microsd slot and a 1080p screen.

1080 screen is actually fine with me. When I had my note 4 I actually scaled some images and text and could not tell any difference between 350dpi and 500dpi. It just seems to exceed the resolving power of the human eye.

Sighn · 26 Jul 2016 at 02:02

Energize said:
1080 screen is actually fine with me. When I had my note 4 I actually scaled some images and text and could not tell any difference between 350dpi and 500dpi. It just seems to exceed the resolving power of the human eye.

Yeah 1080p screen is not something to be concerned about on a mobile as far as I'm concerned.

However, if you check on the Oneplus forum there's a whole load a complaints about their latest phone being problematic in areas you wouldn't expect.

I have one but I wish I had waited for the ZTE Axon 7 instead.

kona786 · 26 Jul 2016 at 08:39

Energize said:
1080 screen is actually fine with me. When I had my note 4 I actually scaled some images and text and could not tell any difference between 350dpi and 500dpi. It just seems to exceed the resolving power of the human eye.

The Pentile matrix does take some sharpness away but it depends on the individual if they can notice it. I can slightly but it's not enough to put me off in day-to-day use of the OP3.

Though I would have preferred a QHD OLED screen.

biron_w · 26 Jul 2016 at 09:15

See if you can pick up a Nexus 6P for cheap.

silverblack · 26 Jul 2016 at 14:57

Zuk Z2 if you want to save money or the Pro version for bigger screen both have great specs.

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_364275.html

joelk2 · 26 Jul 2016 at 16:40

if you like flashing roms id avoid the huawei's for sure

Energize · 26 Jul 2016 at 18:43

joelk2 said:
if you like flashing roms id avoid the huawei's for sure

Oh dear, why's that?

Energize · 26 Jul 2016 at 18:44

silverblack said:
Zuk Z2 if you want to save money or the Pro version for bigger screen both have great specs.

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_364275.html

Yeah that was a model I looked over but didn't find the phone aesthetically pleasing.

silverblack · 26 Jul 2016 at 19:37

Energize said:
Yeah that was a model I looked over but didn't find the phone aesthetically pleasing.

Know what you mean,really good spec but a bit of a brick lol

biron_w · 27 Jul 2016 at 11:21

Energize said:
Oh dear, why's that?

They don't use Qualcomm chipsets so aren't supported that well.

Energize · 27 Jul 2016 at 13:43

biron_w said:
They don't use Qualcomm chipsets so aren't supported that well.

I can still flash stock android though right?

Orcvader · 27 Jul 2016 at 14:55

Energize said:
I can still flash stock android though right?

If a developer is willing to port over stock Android and get everything working even with the lack of source code, sure.

biron_w · 27 Jul 2016 at 17:54

Energize said:
I can still flash stock android though right?

If somebody has released a stock android ROM then yes. If not then no.

You're best checking XDA to see if a particular phone has any custom ROM support.

*edit*
If you want stock Android then you're best with a Nexus phone or a Motorola one.

Begbie · 27 Jul 2016 at 17:59

New Redmi Pro? Specs look incredible. Probably cheaper too.

ShivP · 27 Jul 2016 at 18:08

My brother is currently sporting a OP3 and I think it's great (I have a OPO)

Which phone ~£350 do I get?

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