Related
If any of you here are following the obnoxious quest for the US to receive the Dell Streak, you would know about the Texas Beta Streak.
I am considering purchasing one on eBay and my questions to fellow XDA-Members are:
- What do you think it is worth price wise currently?
- Do you think the American model will be different?
I do not believe the American model will be different in any way; hardware, software, nothing. Also on top of that, I am afraid the launch will consist of getting the Streak for free with a 2-year contract (I just want an unlocked one!). It will either be a disappoint or a celebration.
.
I've been considering much the same as you, even more so because I am in Canada and how I am going to go about getting even when launched might be a challenge. Of the ones I have watched go on ebay I'm pretty sure they been going 600+. Maybe even more on the ones not doing bidding but the offer option. I'd expect the hardware/software is going to be the exact same, if they software is different you'll be able to get the update, so I wouldn't be concerned about that.
The other thing that I've thought of holding me back is that the registration of the device might not be in my name and what issues might that cause for any warranty replacements.
The rumored launch is next week 14/15th, its already the weekend so nothing is shipping till at earliest the 12th, wait it out till then is what I am doing. If the Canada thing is an issue even after launch for myself then if anything ebay availability should be going up and price down so I'm holding out.
Got one...works great on TMO..having a blast with it!
M
This is a Beta Device,I think is not a Good Idea buy one of this devices special with the high price they list there.
wonsanim said:
This is a Beta Device,I think is not a Good Idea buy one of this devices special with the high price they list there.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Say what you want. I paid about $100 more than the supposed list. Beta or not....I have one now and am really liking it. Had it for about 2 weeks now. As far as Beta, this is only a beta for the US. This was released the same time the Final EU ones for O2 were released. With that said other than being on the US network, if these have bugs it is the same bugs the EU ones have.
Marty
martywix said:
I paid about $100 more than the supposed list. Beta or not....I have one now and am really liking it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will be bidding on some on eBay soon!
Hi.
I´m new at this forum. I have been reading it for years, but now I have decided to sign in. I would like to ask you about the OPO. I have been waiting for an invite several weeks in diferent webs, but without prize, so I have been searching for a good supplier. You would buy an OPO without invite? I want this phone and as I have been waiting for more than 8 weeks I want to buy it now. I have found a supplier that looks good, and with a very good price, may I post the link here to get checked by you? I have been talking with him and he can set an special price for the forum if there is people interested in it. Waiting for your reply. Have a nice day:good:
Please note that I´m not trying to do spam, I have no posted the link yet because I don´t want problems. If you want the link posted I´ll post it here.
My buddy is trying to sell his, he said its to big for his liking.
Its the 64gb model Blackstone. He has only used it a hand full of times.
Glass screen protector installed and 2 cases
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
I would highly advise that you don't. The version you'll receive is most likely the Chinese OPO which has limited bands for connectivity.
Kerjifire said:
I would highly advise that you don't. The version you'll receive is most likely the Chinese OPO which has limited bands for connectivity.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have been reading about this, I´ll use the phone in Europe so I wouldn´t have any problem right?
Thanks for your help.
Juaanjo said:
I have been reading about this, I´ll use the phone in Europe so I wouldn´t have any problem right?
Thanks for your help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Additionally I would ask whether or not his version comes with ColorOS or CM otherwise you may have to flash CM over it. Sorry I don't know the bands for Europe, I couldn't tell you.
Given OPO can't seem to make enough international versions and so ship straight from the factory to consumers, I'd agree these are likely to be the Chinese edition which anyone can get relatively easily. There's LTE unknowns as well as warranty concerns.
Plus, the term 'special price' almost always means a tidy profit for those involved except the buyer. Not something I'd get involved with given the risks and unknowns.
I would guard against linking anything as, despite claims to the contrary, the OP has more than a whiff of a sales pitch about it that aims to attract PMs.
kinghu said:
Given OPO can't seem to make enough international versions and so ship straight from the factory to consumers, I'd agree these are likely to be the Chinese edition which anyone can get relatively easily. There's LTE unknowns as well as warranty concerns.
Plus, the term 'special price' almost always means a tidy profit for those involved except the buyer. Not something I'd get involved with given the risks and unknowns.
I would guard against linking anything as, despite claims to the contrary, the OP has more than a whiff of a sales pitch about it that aims to attract PMs.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im only asking about if you would buy in another store, not trying to sell anything. I didin´t want to post links to avoid problems, I was only asking, not trying anything. I chatted with the seller and he said that is the Chinese edition and can sell the phone for 357,99$ instead 421$ that appears in his advert, and I want only to ask if its a good price and if you would buy it if were me. Hope to get this solved, I only want help, anything more. I have been reading about the bands and seems like will work in Europe, but if someone can confirm this would be great.
Juaanjo said:
Im only asking about if you would buy in another store, not trying to sell anything. I didin´t want to post links to avoid problems, I was only asking, not trying anything. I chatted with the seller and he said that is the Chinese edition and can sell the phone for 357,99$ instead 421$ that appears in his advert, and I want only to ask if its a good price and if you would buy it if were me. Hope to get this solved, I only want help, anything more. I have been reading about the bands and seems like will work in Europe, but if someone can confirm this would be great.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a Chinese OPO purchased from Aliexpress. I'm using it in Europe (Greece) and it works just fine. Never had any issues with dropped calls and mobile data works great. Everything is as stable as you'd expect.
Bought the 64GB white version for 350 euros including shipping through FedEx. All in all, yes I'd recommend buying outside of the invite system if you do your research beforehand.
Sent from my OnePlus One
So you do get 4g in greece with chinese opo?
If you live outside America you should pretty much be fine with the bands the Chinese One Plus supports: Importing the One Plus One From China - LTE Bands & What You Need To Know
Do your research and you will be fine, importing is the way to go. I've had the phone for over 2 months now and am loving it. :good:
I bought mines from swappa. International version 64gb Sandstone
I just bought the 64GB Chinese model from Hong Kong Goldway on Aliexpress yesterday. Waiting for it to ship and should have it next week hopefully. The bands work fine here so no dramas. AU$500 total which included 3 day DHL shipping. I'm from the UK so getting a flagship phone like this for 280 GBP is amazing.
Bought the 16gb version from to2c.com
Could choose between color os and multilanguage version. Chose for the second one and had it in two weeks (to the netherlands). Everything works fine. Connectivity is good. Only 4g is very limited
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
I'm supposed to buy one today. The package is sealed, but I'm concerned about service and warranty for the phone since I didn't purchase it under the invite system. Should I buy it? I heard some yellow screen, touch screen, sound issues, etc.
alhadee12 said:
I'm supposed to buy one today. The package is sealed, but I'm concerned about service and warranty for the phone since I didn't purchase it under the invite system. Should I buy it? I heard some yellow screen, touch screen, sound issues, etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you're outside of China you're likely going to have support and service issues should you need it, regardless of where you bought the phone.
From my OPO
kinghu said:
If you're outside of China you're likely going to have support and service issues should you need it, regardless of where you bought the phone.
From my OPO
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Would you say the phone is worth those service support issues because I travel a lot?
swappa
swappa.com
got mine from swappa as well
alhadee12 said:
Would you say the phone is worth those service support issues because I travel a lot?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will it be your daily driver? If so, I'd look at something that I could get repaired easily and quickly in places I traveled to. Preferably something with a lot of worldwide service centers. Or have two phones (not necessarily two of the same) in case one needed to be repaired for a certain period of time.
If you read the various OPO boards, you'll know just getting a support ticket acknowledged can take time. Additionally, if you travel frequently, you might not be in one place long enough to hang around for a replacement to be sent to your location. A walk-in, no fuss model like Apple does with it's stores is a good 'safety net'. But it costs.
I run two phones. Either my 5s or M7 as primary with OPO as my backup since I'm mostly ROM testing at the moment. Wouldn't have a problem with the OPO as primary but I'd not take it as my only phone. And no way would I use just an OPO if traveling or on business for the reasons above.
kinghu said:
Will it be your daily driver? If so, I'd look at something that I could get repaired easily and quickly in places I traveled to. Preferably something with a lot of worldwide service centers. Or have two phones (not necessarily two of the same) in case one needed to be repaired for a certain period of time.
If you read the various OPO boards, you'll know just getting a support ticket acknowledged can take time. Additionally, if you travel frequently, you might not be in one place long enough to hang around for a replacement to be sent to your location. A walk-in, no fuss model like Apple does with it's stores is a good 'safety net'. But it costs.
I run two phones. Either my 5s or M7 as primary with OPO as my backup since I'm mostly ROM testing at the moment. Wouldn't have a problem with the OPO as primary but I'd not take it as my only phone. And no way would I use just an OPO if traveling or on business for the reasons above.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll be looking for a different device because I can't afford those issues.
The Axon7 seems to press most of the right buttons - QHD OLED screen, microsd slot, USB-C etc - and also great sound which for me is a bonus. However, I am concerned about the reports of poor reception / signal quality, especially since the 4G signal where I am is pretty low.
Is this an issue for many? Has there been any improvement? Is it still something to be concerned about? I'd appreciate your thoughts.
Thanks
EDIT: I am in the UK, btw. Should I go for the A2017G or A2107U? I hear bad things about the A2017G but not sure the A2017U supports all the LTE bands I would need?
A2017G is good.
A2017U is good.
Its up to you which you want to buy, im not having many problems with the G and the support in Europe is good for me plus comes with a 3 year warranty which ive taken use of already.
Who is your cell phone carrier? I have the U variant and I reside within the states.. Signal is good for me. I don't live in a rural town, has 4g but not the same way a big city like Los Angeles does.
I've never had any dropped calls, text messages that wouldn't send etc.
Signal improved a lot with b27 update I think it was.
The US variant gets better updates from what I understand.
rikin93 said:
A2017G is good.
A2017U is good.
Its up to you which you want to buy, im not having many problems with the G and the support in Europe is good for me plus comes with a 3 year warranty which ive taken use of already.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. Anything I should take note of?
You won't need a fire extinguisher anymore.
adampdx said:
You won't need a fire extinguisher anymore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You mean a kevlar suit and bomb disposal gear. Never far from my side, lest it should go off at any moment.
adampdx said:
You won't need a fire extinguisher anymore.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You mean a kevlar suit and bomb disposal gear. Never far from my side, lest it should go off at any moment.
It's SUCH a worry, I don't know how I sleep at nights.
When I got the phone here in the US there was a 30 day period where you could return the phone if you didn't like it. If there's something like that in the UK, I'd go that route. In my opinion, there's no better way to know how you'll like a phone till you experience it in your day-to-day use
I, for one, do not regret my purchase. Even on stock it's still an improvement from my Nexus 5. The build quality is great and I'm even fine under the stock ROM- though I did eventually switch to CyanogenMod.
If you're in it for customization I'd probably go to another phone such as the OnePlus, throw down some cash for a Pixel, or get a Nexus 5x or 6p and wait for the next interesting phone to come out.
Chippy_boy said:
Thanks. Anything I should take note of?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not really! You wont be able to find the phone on sale in the UK anymore so it would have to be from Amazon Germany where they wont send you a three pin charger, you'll need to find an adapter for that in Poundland.
Id say the amount of updates theyve given the EU is nothing to think bad off, they may be a bit slower than the USA but the updates are continuously coming and improving the phone.
At the end of the day there are still many guides on how to unlock the bootloader, root and flash for A2017U and A2017G so theres not a big difference in the phones. The only main difference i see is the headphone output volume in the EU is a bit lower than the USA but this can be fixed with root.
Its really up to you, but i really enjoyed the 3 year warranty they gave:
-Please be noted -----
ZTE provides VIP service for Axon7 customers in UK/Germany/Spain/France/Italy/Russia. you can benefit from the Axon VIP service as follow:
1.ZTE provide an additional one-year warranty for your product after the expiration of the standard warranty； Europe countries increased from 2 years to 3 years, Russia from 1 year to two years.
2.ZTE provide one free screen replacement for the accidental screen damage within 6 months from the date of the first purchase；
3.ZTE provide one free liquid damage repair within the manufacturer warranty period；
Unofficial Root Guide for G version:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ax...k-bl-flash-t3517379/post70041680#post70041680
Hope all this helps.
I would say, maybe let's see what the nougat update will be made off first.
As for me, I have it since more than 2 months now (A2017G, I'm coming from a galaxy note 2) and honestly all the software quirks are really frustrating when added up, it just feels clunky overall (bad translation doesn't help either, but I guess it should be okay in english, I use it in french). There is energy management that is half assed and very amateurish (hello app killer on lock), the dolby app always resetting itself, the camera very hard to use in moderate light environment (even inside with ceiling lighting), erratic multitasking, synchronization delays, notification glitches on lock screen, etc. I for one still have signal issues: get continuous connection/disconnection from a particular WiFi access point (the only device which ever did that), 4G working but suddenly can't connect to any server, stuff like that.
There is also the general "unsmoothness" of the OS: jerky notification panel scroll down, sudden change of brightness before auto lock instead of a gradual one, double vibration on press when pressing once a capacitive button, displaying the lock screen for a quarter of a sec before the home screen when finger unlocking, etc.
That's why I would want to see what they baked in a major update, maybe everything will feel smooth and resolved at last or maybe it will have gotten even worse: it'll be a good measure in term of what you can except from the devs from then on.
The hardware is mostly great though: sturdy build and high end components. The sound is a bonus like you said because it isn't that great either with the A2017G, listening with a headset/earphone seems to have been improved on the last build (slightly more volume on the last notch) but the speakers aren't very loud and can start to hiss... it sure isn't a must buy feature. There is also the capacitive button... I'm pretty sure nobody is completely satisfied with them, they'll just do: bad spacing and above all no backlighting which is inexplicable (see the ZTE Nubia which have the same backlit keys for instance), so it's hard to get used to them in the dark (at least with a galaxy note you have a physical button at the center which help find the capacitive keys on the side). The vibration when touching them when haptic feedback is enabled is also too strong and make their use uncomfortable for me. Now there is Mi-Pop if you want some kind of on screen navigation buttons but like everything ZTE has baked, they are quite half assed and the UX is bad: you need to slide it once in order to have other buttons appearing which is very tedious, so you will just use the one always displayed...
It's not a bad phone per se but months after its release it's still crippled with software bugs, the dev process is rather slow and there will be a time not that far in the future when all work on it will be stopped and things'll be let unfinished.
Now if you plan on installing third party roms (effectively one for now I guess) it could be a whole other story, but I've not tested them so I can't tell much about them.
I have the USA variant. Everywhere I have been in the SE US the reception is roughly the same as my iPhone 6s+ on T-Mobile. So I don't really see any issues with it honestly.
Thank-you very much to everyone who's replied. I really appreciate your thoughts and comments.
I don't mean to hijack this thread but I've been thinking about getting the ZTE Axon 7 a lot as well to replace my aging OnePlus One and I'm also in the UK. I originally was saving up to get the Note 7 like you but of course, the big fiasco happened and I never got a chance to get it. This phone seems to tick most, if not all, the boxes that the Note 7 does. I missed out on getting the Axon 7 on Amazon UK a couple times now and I don't really want to pay more for it from Amazon Germany. I've stumbled across a ZTE Axon 7 being sold for £337 on GearBest and they say that it's the A2017G version which I might bite the bullet and buyit but in case it's the A2017 Chinese version, it wouldn't work here right? Also, I too am worried from what I've read around XDA about cell signal problems, the annoying quirks of the software, lesser priority to updates, no unlocked bootloader and the biggest issue of all, the EU law limit on audio levels and really bad dolby atmos problems.
Mibutastic said:
I don't mean to hijack this thread but I've been thinking about getting the ZTE Axon 7 a lot as well to replace my aging OnePlus One and I'm also in the UK. I originally was saving up to get the Note 7 like you but of course, the big fiasco happened and I never got a chance to get it. This phone seems to tick most, if not all, the boxes that the Note 7 does. I missed out on getting the Axon 7 on Amazon UK a couple times now and I don't really want to pay more for it from Amazon Germany. I've stumbled across a ZTE Axon 7 being sold for £337 on GearBest and they say that it's the A2017G version which I might bite the bullet and buyit but in case it's the A2017 Chinese version, it wouldn't work here right? Also, I too am worried from what I've read around XDA about cell signal problems, the annoying quirks of the software, lesser priority to updates, no unlocked bootloader and the biggest issue of all, the EU law limit on audio levels and really bad dolby atmos problems.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Debenhams sell it and had it in stock last time I checked a day or so ago.
Chippy_boy said:
Debenhams sell it and had it in stock last time I checked a day or so ago.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They are overpricing it quite a bit with their £410 price tag. I have no clue where they got their pricing for the Axon 7 and they have the balls to say it's a savings of £89. Amazon UK was selling the gold and grey versions for £359 before they went out of stock. As of the time of writing this, Amazon Spain currently is selling at the lowest price with the grey version in stock which is the colour that I want for €434.99 = £377 if I wanted to buy it from a more secure source. GearBest is a chinese retailer that caters to global market but I have purchased items from them before and their customer service is great. I'm just not sure whether to take the plunge or not on this phone.
Mibutastic said:
They are overpricing it quite a bit with their £410 price tag. I have no clue where they got their pricing for the Axon 7 and they have the balls to say it's a savings of £89. Amazon UK was selling the gold and grey versions for £359 before they went out of stock. As of the time of writing this, Amazon Spain currently is selling at the lowest price with the grey version in stock which is the colour that I want for €434.99 = £377 if I wanted to buy it from a more secure source. GearBest is a chinese retailer that caters to global market but I have purchased items from them before and their customer service is great. I'm just not sure whether to take the plunge or not on this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Inflation + Brexit.
rikin93 said:
Inflation + Brexit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Indeed. The weak pound pushed UK prices for things like this up at a stroke.
Mibutastic said:
They are overpricing it quite a bit with their £410 price tag. I have no clue where they got their pricing for the Axon 7 and they have the balls to say it's a savings of £89. Amazon UK was selling the gold and grey versions for £359 before they went out of stock. As of the time of writing this, Amazon Spain currently is selling at the lowest price with the grey version in stock which is the colour that I want for €434.99 = £377 if I wanted to buy it from a more secure source. GearBest is a chinese retailer that caters to global market but I have purchased items from them before and their customer service is great. I'm just not sure whether to take the plunge or not on this phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You'd have to pay VAT + Duty on the £337 from Gearbest, wouldn't you? Which would make it about £420, unless I am missing something?
FWIW, based on feedback here and research elsewhere, I have decided not to buy one myself. I'm sticking with my Note 7 until a more suitable replacement can be found here in the UK. I'd be tempted by a Huawei Mate 9 Pro, but it's very expensive and I'd have to import a Chinese one, which I don't want to do.
Chippy_boy said:
You'd have to pay VAT + Duty on the £337 from Gearbest, wouldn't you? Which would make it about £420, unless I am missing something?
FWIW, based on feedback here and research elsewhere, I have decided not to buy one myself. I'm sticking with my Note 7 until a more suitable replacement can be found here in the UK. I'd be tempted by a Huawei Mate 9 Pro, but it's very expensive and I'd have to import a Chinese one, which I don't want to do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've not bought anything that expensive from them before so I'm not sure how much I would have to pay but they usually ship it with lower value declaration to avoid custom charges. I've not had to pay any custom charges so far but everything was under £100.
I'm kind of leaning towards waiting to see what happens in the near future as well. Not only to see what future updates will do for this phone but new phones waiting to be released. I feel like ZTE REALLY dropped the ball with this phone especially in Europe starting with the abysmal launch and supply issues for European markets and the unreliable software. I'm glad my Oneplus One is still going strong after 2.5 years and with custom ROMs.
---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:12 PM ----------
rikin93 said:
Inflation + Brexit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't get me started on Brexit. Lol
I don't know how people in this country are still cheering for Brexit.
I recently upgraded from an S6Edge to an S7Edge but im not happy with this sidegrade, honestly other then more battery life the rest is pretty much on par...so i was thinking to sell the S7Edge and buy the upcoming Xiaomi MI6 which should use the new Snapdragon 835...
What do you guys think? Is it worth or not?
You asked the same question 4 days ago, please don't double post.
Your decision. Since you're regretting your S7E after only a week, I can't see any advice or recommendations won't result in the same. Do the research, only you can be sure.
No Band 20 on the Mi6.
B3311 said:
You asked the same question 4 days ago, please don't double post.
Your decision. Since you're regretting your S7E after only a week, I can't see any advice or recommendations won't result in the same. Do the research, only you can be sure.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is not the same question!! Perhaps your reading abilities have some issues?
Instead of threadcrapping, next time, try to not comment at all...no one is forcing you to reply.
The increase in processor power is only important in theory. We have reached a plateau where even last year's top processors are still ample. Manufacturer implementation of Android is imho far more important.
I had a look at the new S8 today and despite my misgivings about lack of useful new features I have to say it is a very sexy (!) phone. Problem is if you are unhappy with Samsung it probably won't do much for you either.
drummerman said:
The increase in processor power is only important in theory. We have reached a plateau where even last year's top processors are still ample. Manufacturer implementation of Android is imho far more important.
I had a look at the new S8 today and despite my misgivings about lack of useful new features I have to say it is a very sexy (!) phone. Problem is if you are unhappy with Samsung it probably won't do much for you either.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The S8 looks good but other then that it doesnt look that much of an improvement...and the price is way too high..
The lack of band 20 4G (800MHz) was a dealbreaker for me when deciding on buying Xiaomi phones. I was just about to buy a Mi5 when I found out that I'd have problems with 4G.
Band 20 is used widely in my country by the top providers and Xiaomi phones regularly don't support it, causing them to fallback to 3G+ speeds.
loris100 said:
Is not the same question!! Perhaps your reading abilities have some issues?
Instead of threadcrapping, next time, try to not comment at all...no one is forcing you to reply.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Charming. Public forum. I want to reply, and my advice is genuine. If you get buyer's remorse after a week with a S7E, what's to say it won't happen again with whatever you choose next? Hence, oh angry one, I suggested that you do a lot more research.
As said - no-one can decide what is the best phone for you and your needs but yourself (although clearly you have trouble in that department). Maybe try an iPhone?
loris100 said:
What do you guys think? Is it worth or not?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes/no/maybe.
Should i wear my hair up or down today? What about the shirt, is red ok or too much?
I got a reply for you. "LOL"
ok, bye.
I think it does not worth it. Seriously, wait for another generation of flagships to come. S7 edge, is still a great phone.
rowain said:
I think it does not worth it. Seriously, wait for another generation of flagships to come. S7 edge, is still a great phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I dont know...im just disappointed with the s7edge...thats why im considering to buy a Xiaomi...i can sell the s7edge for around 370-400 euro and buy a Xiaomi MI6 and still save money...but the fact that it might not have band20 as someone suggested meaning no LTE in Europe is a problem.
loris100 said:
I dont know...im just disappointed with the s7edge...thats why im considering to buy a Xiaomi...i can sell the s7edge for around 370-400 euro and buy a Xiaomi MI6 and still save money...but the fact that it might not have band20 as someone suggested meaning no LTE in Europe is a problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How can you know, that there is no band 20? Maybe they will suprise us all this time
But its realy the only reason why I dont buy xiaomi phones.
Why are you disappointed with your s7 edge? I have a s7 and i happy with it.
loris100 said:
I dont know...im just disappointed with the s7edge...thats why im considering to buy a Xiaomi...i can sell the s7edge for around 370-400 euro and buy a Xiaomi MI6 and still save money...but the fact that it might not have band20 as someone suggested meaning no LTE in Europe is a problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The odds are it won't have b20 unless they make a global version like with the mi note 2 and redmi note 4.
Galaxy s8. Why not?
For me the most important thing is the camera and a good display. If you also look for this, then you cannot by anything else than Samsung.
My 2 cents
Look at the features the S7E has because the phone has alot of hidden features that you won't find in two weeks on your own. But look at the features and compare them.. not the look of the phones tho.
Write down what features you need in a phone/device and what features are not important at all then you kinda have a check list at that point. Phone that meets your needs most wins..
Xiaomi MI6 probably has a kirin processor
As most of you guys probably already know there are rumors around this phone's possibility of getting carrier support with T Mobile in the United States.
Because carrier support is kind of important in the US as most Americans buy their phones from their carrier, do you think that this is a major step for OnePlus and it will case it to be a more recognizable name in the US cell phone market... and not just some enthusiast brand?
Well, I'm just one person, but if it hits T-Mo, I'm buying it. That simple.
Same here, I'll be looking for it at my T-Mobile store!
galaxys said:
Same here, I'll be looking for it at my T-Mobile store!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same
No headphone jack, no notification LED, no sale. I use both all the time. It amazes me the cheap excuses these companies make to eliminate features. The truth is that they are just trying to make more money per sale. They must think we are all as stupid as they are!
I don't have TMobile but I'm buying unlocked.
Either way. But buying from one plus direct is better
Assuming the Pixel 3 doesn't make it to T-Mobile - this will be my next phone.
IPhone Xs/Xs Max preorders aren't very strong as per reports.
A huge chunk of users might like a far cheap Android alternative in the 6T.
Plain and simple. Having it released on T-Mobile only means those who can't afford to buy it out right from OnePlus could now put it on EIP..... So I kind of doubt there will be enough of those people to generate it as "a hit"
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
I'm a tmo user and willl be purchasing it upon release!
You do have to remember this will be putting the phone in front of a bunch of people who never heard of OnePlus. This will open up the door for more customers that would not even know to go to OnePlus.com to buy the phone. ?* I dont know, I think it could help make the OnePlus6T much much more successful
shook187 said:
Plain and simple. Having it released on T-Mobile only means those who can't afford to buy it out right from OnePlus could now put it on EIP..... So I kind of doubt there will be enough of those people to generate it as "a hit"
Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is xda and no one is asking the important question; will the bootloader be unlocked? No amount of available from the carrier can overcome the lack of bootloader unlock. Another thing no one is skiing is available freqs, you're giving something up for that low freq (at least one, possibly two LTE bands) it isn't available in many areas and won't be for some time.
krabman said:
This is xda and no one is asking the important question; will the bootloader be unlocked? No amount of available from the carrier can overcome the lack of bootloader unlock. Another thing no one is skiing is available freqs, you're giving something up for that low freq (at least one, possibly two LTE bands) it isn't available in many areas and won't be for some time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't believe OnePlus will tie down the bootloader. I think it will be easily unlocked through fastboot per usial. I believe OP knows it's fan base is comprised of hardcore Android users who like to tinker and flash custom firmware and mods. Frequencies I can't chime in on as I'm not knowledgeable enough about them
The situation just the opposite, Tmo decides and oneplus will gladly provide the locked bootloader phones if they ask.
This will be a major jump for OnePlus. I for one have been looking for something unique and when I found OnePlus; I became very interested in their product. For what the Iphone X cost; you could get similar features with the OnePlus for just half the cost. OnePlus 6T will definitely turn heads in the United States. Striking a deal with T-Mobile will also open up the doors for other smart phone manufactures. If sales are good; which they will be; one could only assume that one of Oppo's other companies would want to strike a deal with a U.S. carrier.
The 6T is definitely on my radar to replace my beloved Nexus 6.
But unlocked bootloader is a must. I've walked away from upgrades to other phones due locked bootloaders.
And I am really interested to hear what the difference is between a TMo-"optimized" OnePlus6, and one bought directly from OnePlus. Exactly what optimizations are there?
So I won't be an early adopter. I'll be a fast follower once others report back.
[NG]Owner
NGOwner, that's a good question. TMo-"optimized" I assume would mean that it will have a much better chemistry with our LTE bands.
As for the success of the phone; it will also depend on the area that your in. In some areas the phone will have high sales as compared to others, that won't. It all depends how good T-Mobile's floor staff are. In some areas people don't do as much research on these smart devices as others. New York City and and various places in California will probably have the highest turnouts for sales for the OnePlus 6T. I can tell you that in my area; I will probably be able to turn some heads when I show this phone to people in public. It sounds funny; but it's true.
One question I do have is about pre orders? Since this phone is going to be released on T-Mobile; will their stores allow customers to put down pre-orders?
Saw this T-Mobile version info in Android Authority a while ago...
"According to the CNET article, OnePlus isn’t just going to sell the global variant of the OnePlus 6T in T-Mobile stores. Instead, there will be another T-Mobile-specific model that will be optimized for the carrier’s network.
And yes, that will include support for 600mHz bands, otherwise known as band 71."
Tmo was never going to sell an international oneplus in their stores. The questions are how much if any branding will it have, which Tmo apps come pre-installed, is the bootloader unlocked, which LTE freqs did we lose to get the 600 mhz goods. For most people the last question isn't all that important but I travel a great deal and it's a big one for me.