Author Topic: Which unlocked Android phone should I get? (Read 11210 times)

sky121 · « **Reply #40 on:** June 21, 2018, 06:42:56 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on June 20, 2018, 07:01:35 PM

I'm delighted to see this discussion arose just as I happen to be debating between these exact phones.

@Suave can you please clarify, you are happy with the Moto X4, just disappointed with the camera aspect?

It seems that the Moto X4 is a better bet than the G6, but am unsure.

(In case anyone is interested, the Google Project Fi is selling the Moto X4 at $249, and the G6 at $199.
These prices don't show up when you do a Google search for the phone, so unless you actively check the Project Fi webpage, you wouldn't know.
I mention that because everyone else is selling these at a higher price, and unless I'd have read on some review sites about Fi selling them, I'd probably have paid more).

I was thinking of getting The Pixel 1, but I can't seem to justify spending the almost $200 more ($429.99) that B&H is selling it for BNIB,
just to get a [much] better camera and a slightly better CPU. Additionally, the thought that 5G is gonna come out in a year or two doesn't exactly encourage me to go for a high-end phone.
People rave about the motos, including some who (like me) who have been stuck in the Galaxy S series, but who also own a Moto to compare.

I'd appreciate any insight. TIA!

If it we're me I'd get the original Pixel refurb on Amazon for $200.
Camera blows the others out of the water. But depends what your priorities are in a phone.

avadah · « **Reply #41 on:** June 21, 2018, 07:26:07 AM »

Project fi phones come unlocked and you could buy them without signing up for project fi?

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #42 on:** June 21, 2018, 06:44:52 PM »

Quote from: avadah on June 21, 2018, 07:26:07 AM

Project fi phones come unlocked and you could buy them without signing up for project fi?

IINM you're under no obligation to activate the Fi.

Quote from: sky121 on June 21, 2018, 06:42:56 AM

If it we're me I'd get the original Pixel refurb on Amazon for $200.
Camera blows the others out of the water. But depends what your priorities are in a phone.

I'm always wary of refurb phones. Who guarantees it?

sky121 · « **Reply #43 on:** June 21, 2018, 10:07:35 PM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on June 21, 2018, 06:44:52 PM

IINM you're under no obligation to activate the Fi.
I'm always wary of refurb phones. Who guarantees it?

No idea. But it's from Amazon and you can put it on here Starwood. Personally I wouldn't be too worried about it.

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #44 on:** June 26, 2018, 10:30:35 PM »

Quote from: avadah on June 21, 2018, 07:26:07 AM

Project fi phones come unlocked and you could buy them without signing up for project fi?

My mistake before. At least some phones (like the x4) definitely do require activation to purchase it at the promotional price.
But e.g. for the X4 there's no minimum duration required for activation, so you can activate for 1 day and pay a measly 66 cents (+tax? IDK).

See all the terms HERE.

avadah · « **Reply #45 on:** July 16, 2018, 06:49:14 PM »

Should I go for the amazon version of the moto x4 for $200 or the moto g6 play for 190?

Yisroel Tech · « **Reply #46 on:** July 16, 2018, 07:41:46 PM »

Quote from: avadah on July 16, 2018, 06:49:14 PM

Should I go for the amazon version of the moto x4 for $200 or the moto g6 play for 190?

It is a hard judgement, but I would side with the newer G6 Play.

skyguy918 · « **Reply #47 on:** July 16, 2018, 07:57:04 PM »

Quote from: Yisroel Tech on July 16, 2018, 07:41:46 PM

It is a hard judgement, but I would side with the newer G6 Play.

Really? Only reason I can think of to go that way is if you absolutely need the extra screen real estate.

Yisroel Tech · « **Reply #48 on:** July 16, 2018, 08:27:19 PM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on July 16, 2018, 07:57:04 PM

Really? Only reason I can think of to go that way is if you absolutely need the extra screen real estate.

You're right! That happens when you don't look good enough...

I thought the "amazon version" means the lock screen ads which are annoying (and it does not.) I thought this Moto X4 does not support CDMA and GSM like the G6 Play (It does.)

avadah · « **Reply #49 on:** July 17, 2018, 12:48:00 PM »

So i went with the moto x4. Now the question is what's the most durable case for it?

avadah · « **Reply #50 on:** July 20, 2018, 03:22:36 AM »

Is the amazon version of the moto x4 only compatible with US carriers?

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #51 on:** July 31, 2018, 02:19:43 AM »

Quote from: avadah on July 17, 2018, 12:48:00 PM

So i went with the moto x4. Now the question is what's the most durable case for it?

What did you go with at the end?
Really bad selection of cases for this phone.

avadah · « **Reply #52 on:** July 31, 2018, 07:08:48 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on July 31, 2018, 02:19:43 AM

What did you go with at the end?
Really bad selection of cases for this phone.

Yep.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797H5N58/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

farmbochur · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2018, 07:12:06 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on July 31, 2018, 02:19:43 AM

What did you go with at the end?
Really bad selection of cases for this phone.

Moto X4 Case, CoverON Tank Series Heavy Duty Full Body Protective Phone Cover for Motorola Moto X4 (2017) - Blue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XK11PN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_DpeyBbF167E44

I got this

avadah · « **Reply #54 on:** July 31, 2018, 08:54:40 AM »

They look pretty much the same.

Suave · « **Reply #55 on:** August 01, 2018, 03:19:12 AM »

Quote from: avadah on July 17, 2018, 12:48:00 PM

So i went with the moto x4. Now the question is what's the most durable case for it?

I have this one and am very happy

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072N3WT4J/?tag=cl03f-20&smid=B072N3WT4J

avadah · « **Reply #56 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:45:27 AM »

I was debating getting that one but the other ones look more equipped to take a beating.

rockstarhockstar · « **Reply #57 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:52:07 AM »

If you're still looking Google "MKBHD best unlocked smartphone"

rockstarhockstar · « **Reply #58 on:** August 01, 2018, 09:54:39 AM »

https://youtu.be/fwijCB6cH-0

He's a reliable YouTube tech reviewer

skyguy918 · « **Reply #59 on:** August 01, 2018, 11:48:13 AM »

Quote from: rockstarhockstar on August 01, 2018, 09:52:07 AM

If you're still looking Google "MKBHD best unlocked smartphone"

Quote from: rockstarhockstar on August 01, 2018, 09:54:39 AM

https://youtu.be/fwijCB6cH-0

He's a reliable YouTube tech reviewer

The #1 in the video title does not refer to his recommendation of 'best'. It refers to #1 best selling. He says pretty clearly at the end of the video (starting around the 9 minute mark) that he's not ready to crown it the 'budget king'. Also note that all these tech reviews skew majorly to the high end. Which is why he puts a $250 device in the budget category.