Bad camera and bad battery? Dafuq. Average, and decent by today's standards. Good and decent by last year's.
Also, says a lot about this year's phones when people continually bring the N6 into comparisons (2014).
Fuck the galaxy S6 and fuck Android.
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Bad camera and bad battery? Dafuq. Average, and decent by today's standards. Good and decent by last year's.
Also, says a lot about this year's phones when people continually bring the N6 into comparisons (2014).
Fuck the galaxy S6 and fuck Android.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Is this a press image for the Z, Z2, Z3, Z4 or Z5? Honestly, can anyone tell the difference?hey guys guess what this is
Saiyan-Rox
Member
What? The N6 battery is more than fine well for me it is anyway. Everyone will have different battery life due to how you use your phone but the battery is not bad.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Samsung reveals a pretty impressive lack of understanding of the difference between S series owners and Note owners. So I'll spell it out for you fuckwads.
The Note is not a big S series. No one wants a big S series. We want the things that make the Note unique. Fuck off with this shit Samsung.
I'm probably going to wait until I can get a Note 4 for crazy cheap later this year and just get that. Maybe another few quarters of the profits stumbling and the stock tanking will bring Samsung to their senses.
The Note is not a big S series. No one wants a big S series. We want the things that make the Note unique. Fuck off with this shit Samsung.
I'm probably going to wait until I can get a Note 4 for crazy cheap later this year and just get that. Maybe another few quarters of the profits stumbling and the stock tanking will bring Samsung to their senses.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I sold my Note 4 for $315 with a 64gb memory card, they're plenty cheap already.
You forgot the Z1 haha.
BoboBrazil
Member
Note 5 is a flop.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Will be even harder if the N5-2 comes out for a cheapish price.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
Remember the N6 was reduced quite a bit a few months back too. I saw one for £289 quid the other day which is about $450
The Faceless Master
Member
i told y'all this was a skip year.
remember that 4000mAh rumor? lol.
all thats left is the Google disappointment and Apple's tock release.
remember that 4000mAh rumor? lol.
all thats left is the Google disappointment and Apple's tock release.
BastardSamurai
Member
As a dude on a Moto X 2014, but wanting to get into phablet land, I'm now more anxious to see the Huawei Nexus. Strengthen my resolve! I don't think I'll go for a Note 5, but the Moto X Style/Pure 2015 is tempting me.
I was on an HTC One M7, but it was stolen earlier and I got the Moto X 2014 to tide me over.
I was on an HTC One M7, but it was stolen earlier and I got the Moto X 2014 to tide me over.
……forgetit
Member
The Pure should be a good phone, but wait for nexus to see if you'd like it.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
In theory the Nexus 5-2 could outdo the Moto X Pure depending upon how things shake out.
Jigolo
Member
Real reason: USB-C and not having first gen 64-bit chips (Qualcomm I'm talking to you). Haha. Those are my reasons but I'm sure everyone here has their own reason to skip this year.
At this moment if things continue as they have, my scope is on just about all devices next year for different, unrealistic reasons.
M10 - if it looks like the concept render that was posted by EVleaks
S7 - if somehow it runs stock Android
Moto X 4- if it remains cheap and gets smaller
Nexus 2016 - because everyone knows Nexus devices are the best, obvy.
Oneplus 3 - hmm nah
Anyway, I'm genuinely excited for next year tho because from the looks of it QC is back to normal with its 820 (hopefully). My pipe dream is all devices that release next year use OLED heheheheheheheh.
vivftp
Member
hey guys guess what this is
*sigh*
Since that seems to be the Z5+, I'm guessing there is no Z Ultra showing up this year
I guess it's a bit bittersweet for me. I did really want a new Z Ultra, but the S810 processor would give me some doubt about getting it.
I am a bit befuddled about these rumours about the Z5+ having a 4K display. If true, it'll be interesting to see how it performs.
The Faceless Master
Member
get the Pure
Jazzy Network
Member
Moto X but only if you getting a leather version.
……forgetit
Member
How's the wood version BTW? Anybody have one of those?
My friend has one. It's not bad or anything. She does use a case though so that probably helps with the wear and tear.
Unknown Soldier
Member
The Android GAF Hangout is hopping today.
If you want an excuse to try out Hangouts 4.0 shoot me a PM for a chat invite.
I'm only seeing Hangouts 3.3 in Google Play?
……forgetit
Member
I got it OTA last night, if you don't want to use the mirror gk to your apps on gioe play and see if you're ready to update.
Kill Your Masters
Member
Apparently Lenovo has started to reel Motorola into it's ranks now. They're cutting 500 jobs at Motorola and making them also work on designing Lenovo phones as well. They're also cutting 3200 employees at Lenovo (presumably most/all of the phone staff). Dat ~300 million dollar loss hit them hard.
Their press release implies they want a 6 month device cycle too, ala Sony. Or maybe I'm just reading it wrong.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20150813/BLOGS11/150819900/motorola-mobility-to-slash-500-jobs-in-chicago
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2014
Their press release implies they want a 6 month device cycle too, ala Sony. Or maybe I'm just reading it wrong.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20150813/BLOGS11/150819900/motorola-mobility-to-slash-500-jobs-in-chicago
http://news.lenovo.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2014
……forgetit
Member
Two new Samsung phones? Oh, and lenovo fucking with Motorola.
So the Moto X is obsolete six months after September? K, that saves me from buying the Moto X 2015. Thanks for the heads up!
This whole thing is weird and to an extent OEMs fault. The problem with the chinese slabs is uncertainty over updates and I'm a bit leery of their longevity. As a native iphone owner, I expect flagships to last at least three years so cheaper prices but sketchy update cycles amount to a non purchase. I'd much rather pay $600+ and receive lifetime updates. Miss me with an Apple related talk of ios updates because this is an Android discussion.
What do we expect out of high-end android in 2016?
At the very least I need close to stock android, IR blaster, microsd support, at least GS6/G4 camera quality and post processing.
The race to the bottom from OEMs fucked our expectations and it got to a point where we basically expect everything for no more than $500.
*EDIT*
The s6 received a $200 price cut... fix the memory leak then get back to me Samsung.
Lil'DigiOp
Member
At my store today I got to mess with a Note 5 and a Galaxy 6+
Samsung confuses me... There is pretty much no difference between the 2 phones.....
Why not make the 6+ just a Note 5.
Really pointless additions to the family honestly.
Samsung confuses me... There is pretty much no difference between the 2 phones.....
Why not make the 6+ just a Note 5.
Really pointless additions to the family honestly.
Saiyan-Rox
Member
THe Note 5 isn't releasing in the UK?
Huh didn't expect that one
Huh didn't expect that one
Jazzy Network
Member
Samsung releasing pointless phones? You don't say?
Damn, it would have been awkward heading home from the Merchandise Mart and seeing sad faces lol. I'd be like, I feel for you bro..
Lil'DigiOp
Member
No need to be snarky Ben10. Note 5 is just extra pointless than usual.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Yeah, I was surprised at how much the value fell.
Also, I'm tired of 5.0, will I get the S6 edge 5.1 update if I unlock my phone? I'm currently locked to at&t.
rrvv
Member
consider it doesnt have the iconic circle power button. probably Z5
……forgetit
Member
Think it'll crater?
The Faceless Master
Member
BoboBrazil
Member
Will be $450 off contract by December.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Even Samsung is negative, they have announced the Note 5 won't be officially released in Europe. It's being sent out to die in other regions.
The problem is that phone design lead time is very long. When the S6 came out and flopped, Samsung already knew the Note 5 would be DOA because it followed the same design principles. They had to release it anyways because you can't just redesign a phone in a few months. They have to wait until the Note 6 to release a non-terrible Note.
fluffydelusions
Member
I guess the edge is selling well enough that they thought it was smart to do a bigger model. I tried both today as well and I personally prefer the note for the stylus.
Jazzy Network
Member
Still a better buy than the One Minus 2
Junior Mint
Member
Gonna have to agree with that
-Pyromaniac-
Member
Samsung lol
To think the company decided to announce the release those two phones at the same time just shows you how ridiculous their thought process is.
To think the company decided to announce the release those two phones at the same time just shows you how ridiculous their thought process is.
Baroquemantic
Member
I still can't believe both phones only have 3,000mAh batteries, especially the Note 5. I wasn't expecting a decrease in capacity there.
On a more positive note, their Gear S2 is one of the best looking smartwatches I've seen.
On a more positive note, their Gear S2 is one of the best looking smartwatches I've seen.