The tpu case is cheap garbage (as expected), and I haven't used the headphones, sorry
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The tpu case is cheap garbage (as expected), and I haven't used the headphones, sorry
It's seriously a deal breaker to me. Those swipes from the sides are so important in today's Android and much more comfortable without a sharp edge.
On a completely unrelated note I'm approaching 3 hours on screen time on my Nexus 4 which I've never seen before
It is obvious power efficiency was not given a priority or flat out unfinished in this chipset. It's fast for 2012, but everything uses a lot of power. 3G modem power consumption is especially bad and really heats the device up.
Standby time is really good when it's got no internet or in low power mode and really bad when it's not.
what a time to be alive
LostMyNarbles
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I know I'm super LTTP, but I got to use a Nexus 6P today because Best Buy had one set up and I went in to see if they had any Axon 7's. God damn is that a good looking phone. It felt great in my hand and the screen was so gorgeous to look at. I kind of wish I didn't let the whole bendgate thing get the better of me and bought one several months ago when I was originally looking at it.
Yep, i bought mine a few months ago. By far my favorite android phone.
Well let's not forget when Samsung was a joke too. Early touchwiz.
The shitty fake leather.
It's a super sexy phone. It's sleek without calling too much attention to itself, unlike the newer galaxies or iphones which look kinda gaudy in my opinion.
Yes, it's probably the bendiest phone in existence, but unless you go out of your way to bend it or put it in your back pocket it's not really an issue.
Hopefully it comes down in price to $300ish after the 2016 Nexuses come out.
Jigolo
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what are you taking about. I'm 99% sure those panels are made by SDC
The Faceless Master
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the back felt great though.
remember when LG used real leather?
Sam was right.
i wanna see the receipts.
Rendering the screen at 1080p requires less processing power than rendering the screen at 1440p. Less processing power = more battery life. Isn't that what Samsung's game tuner does?
Blackberry bold felt like luxury. Was easily one of the sexiest phones.
Now they are selling a rebadged Alcatel budget phone.
Not only that, even the display itself drains less battery power because of the lower resolution.
Maybe for 5.5 might not be completely optimal because you could some tiny differences but at already 5 inches anything more than 1080p is stupid.
The Faceless Master
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so to be clear, after no doubt googling actual battery benchmarks and seeing that 1440p screened phones are at the top of the battery life charts, you a're mow moving the goalposts from phones with 1080p screens having better battery life to rendering at lower resolution means lower power usage? is that's what's going on here?
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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Seriously, I think next year's phones should all have 3500mah batteries. I don't need for phones to be any thinner.
No doubt.
Honor 5X maybe a better option.
I just like big numbers.
Rushersauce
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Lol, you guys are going to kill me, but I bought a ZUK 2
I think even 4000 mAh should already become the standard. Xiaomi already has quite a few available and they don't look bulky to me.
(And even if they were a bit bulky, I would still consider them btw. Battery life is key.)
That game tuner thing - I simply used it as an example that rendering at a lower resolution is one of the options that the S7 phones uses to improve battery life.
I'm not trying to move any goalposts here. I am not trying to compare any phones against one another. I meant that all things being considered equal - rendering at native resolution with a 1080p screen uses less battery than a 1440p screen. Don't read too much into it, because it was just an offhand remark and I thought that phone looked nice. I'll edit my original post because this is ridiculous, didn't realize it was going to spark a debate.
Saiyan-Rox
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So OnePlus actually did something on time for once and released Dash charging source so now you can use it on CM13 etc
Least they can keep some promises
Least they can keep some promises
The theme store has some that do that. Changes more than just the icons though.
Getting to know the ZTE Axon 7
It's almost as if Android Authority is the only site with an Axon 7
Edit: The audio playback on this thing is fantastic
It's almost as if Android Authority is the only site with an Axon 7
Edit: The audio playback on this thing is fantastic
Jazzy Network
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How does it compare to the HTC 10 and LG V10?
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I've heard it's better in reviews. It's definitely louder too.
Jazzy Network
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Damn the 10 is already loud as fuck. I tend to have the volume at either half volume or less most of the time.
I'm more interested in the quality although it's probably harder to determine that.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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PC Mag reviewed one and I know Tech Radar and Cnet have a unit. But those have promised very extensive testing on a variety of fronts.
bonchooski
Member
What's dat SOT?
It doesn't show the SOT screen as is - and I'm not accusing ZTE of anything - but it's weird how I'd have to download another app (GSam battery monitor) to get SOT.
http://www.androidauthority.com/zte-axon-7-review-704039/#battery
http://www.androidauthority.com/zte-axon-7-review-704039/#battery
Jazzy Network
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What device were you using before this?
Jazzy Network
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Gotcha.
Time the shelve the OP3 and give to my dad. Back to the HTC 10. I would recommend the OP3 to anyone who wants one.
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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I use Google Play music to download albums. If I want to show off the audio capabilities, which streaming service will give me the best sounding downloads? And do they offer a free trial?
LostMyNarbles
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I think Tidal HiFi still has the best audio streaming and they do offer a free trial.
Prototype Viktor
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Tidal only because they give you different bigger files
I want dual speakers on all phones
Dr. Kitty Muffins
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How does it compare to my old service otherwise?
Probably. The only other high quality options are not sub based, they use the purchase model. Or things like CloudPlayer, which is pretty excellent imo.
Seems OK. Marshmallow was early 2016 and they do the monthly security updates.
Expect nougat to come to 7 quickly though. Daydream is a big bullet point of axon 7 and n is needed.
Go to Best Buy. That's where I preordered mine. Give them the SKU 5462201 at the Store Pickup.
CrispyBoar
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There have been 1440p screens in smartphones/phablets for quite a while now.