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Sell my S7 Edge to buy a Xiaomi MI6?

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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

One plus 5- any hope of getting on Verizon?

For those of you on Verizon looking for an upgrade... Any hope of getting the one plus 5 on Verizon? Or are you going to wait for the pixel 2?
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Cowbell_Guy said:
For those of you on Verizon looking for an upgrade... Any hope of getting the one plus 5 on Verizon? Or are you going to wait for the pixel 2?
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One Plus blows. Be Thankful the cheap price can't lure you in.

dhaugru said:
One Plus blows. Be Thankful the cheap price can't lure you in.
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Care to elaborate on how OnePlus blows? Have you seen the leaked specs of the 5?

jws86 said:
Care to elaborate on how OnePlus blows? Have you seen the leaked specs of the 5?
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Arguably the worst customer service in the industry, slow to no updates on devices inside of two years old, customers are treated like marketing mules, lack of accountability to customers when issues arise.
Oh, and It seems like I'm reading more and more from XDA about One Plus and Benchmark cheating, devices prone to getting hacked, ect.
Save up those coins and get a better device. 8gb of RAM is worthless.

dhaugru said:
Arguably the worst customer service in the industry, slow to no updates on devices inside of two years old, customers are treated like marketing mules, lack of accountability to customers when issues arise.
Oh, and It seems like I'm reading more and more from XDA about One Plus and Benchmark cheating, devices prone to getting hacked, ect.
Save up those coins and get a better device. 8gb of RAM is worthless.
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That was a pretty decent response. I myself had a OnePlus 3T before the Pixel XL. Wasn't impressed with the device. Camera on it was horrible. I had no idea about their customer service issues though.

I own OP3 and Pixel XL, That cheap price can lure you.. OP3 beats it in battery life, Charging speed, The UI is faster, Ton of development, Audio is a ton better.. Speakers/3.5mm jack
Obviously 2k display, EAS, Updates/Source is better on Google devices and Customer support but remember 1+ is a start up from 3 years ago
OP3 6/64GB £309
Pixel XL 4/32GB £719
Huge price difference for what you are getting from both devices.. Pixel isn't flawless had it's fair share of issues
I don't think OP will implement CDMA adds a lot of cost to the device something they're trying to avoid hard to give everyone everything while being cheap as possible

the essential phone does not have cdma...but it works on Verizons network purely on LTE which is pretty much everywhere

deskjet390 said:
the essential phone does not have cdma...but it works on Verizons network purely on LTE which is pretty much everywhere
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Strange considering it's launching as an "exclusive" on a CDMA carrier in the US (Sprint) and the website indicates CDMA EV-DO Rev A support.

That fugly home button on the front kills it for me.

I think it looks sick but there's a reason it's cheaper.. essential on sprint... That sucks.

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I don't think OP will implement CDMA adds a lot of cost to the device something they're trying to avoid hard to give everyone everything while being cheap as possible
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I've heard that and it makes me curious...how is it more expensive exactly? The Snapdragon chips have the CDMA radios built into the chip...all Oneplus has to do is turn them on.....the Snapdragons have LTE band 13 on the chips all oneplus has to do is turn them on.
I don't see how activating these radios would cost them anything...

loki993 said:
I've heard that and it makes me curious...how is it more expensive exactly? The Snapdragon chips have the CDMA radios built into the chip...all Oneplus has to do is turn them on.....the Snapdragons have LTE band 13 on the chips all oneplus has to do is turn them on.
I don't see how activating these radios would cost them anything...
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It costs them a lot to get certified on the Verizon network.
Originally Nextbit said the Robin would be certified for Sprint and Verizon but then had to retract that due to the excessive costs involved from the carriers.

NaterTots said:
It costs them a lot to get certified on the Verizon network.
Originally Nextbit said the Robin would be certified for Sprint and Verizon but then had to retract that due to the excessive costs involved from the carriers.
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Can they just enable the bands and not get the phones certified? I mean at least make it possible, then let us deal with getting it to work. I know the phone wouldn't be whitelisted but it seems like even non whitelisted phones have at least some success getting verizon and sprint now. I also thought that one of the stipulations of one of verizion band purchases, I think 13, was that they basically had to let basically any phones on the network that were able to use it.

thoughts on how this phone compares to new pixel?

Thoughts on how this phone will compare to new pixel 2 xl? Which are you leaning towards?

Plan on getting it also. Like the Ph1 so far though.
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Main problem is this phone isn't rootable.
I really want to use ARISE, titanium, etc

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Main problem is this phone isn't rootable.
I really want to use ARISE, titanium, etc
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Not yet, but I'm sure once they release the factory images it will be rooted shortly thereafter.

spotmark said:
Not yet, but I'm sure once they release the factory images it will be rooted shortly thereafter.
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I've been patiently waiting!

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I've been patiently waiting!
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That's all we can do at this point. Have a beer and chill.

Pixel 2 is better in every way especially with their proven customer service
I would even rate google at par with Apple or even higher in terms of service
With all the software / hardware problems with essential phone and their customer service
I dont see myself buying their phone anymore especially at $700

johnmoon said:
Pixel 2 is better in every way especially with their proven customer service
I would even rate google at par with Apple or even higher in terms of service
With all the software / hardware problems with essential phone and their customer service
I dont see myself buying their phone anymore especially at $700
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Pretty sure the specs are exactly the same?

johnmoon said:
Pixel 2 is better in every way especially with their proven customer service
I would even rate google at par with Apple or even higher in terms of service
With all the software / hardware problems with essential phone and their customer service
I dont see myself buying their phone anymore especially at $700
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This is true, the pixel will have an overall more polished software experience, better camera and CS....however I can't bring myself to buy one because this PH-1's design and feeling in hand outweighs everything for me. I told myself back in the iPhone 4 and 5 days that if someone ever stuffed an Android operating system with the iphone's candy bar design language, I would buy it instantly. Essential did that. And I became happy.
Tho if the pixel 2 went small bezels, I would have jumped on that
Edit: I realized op said XL lol yeah form factor alone kicks the XL out of my list.

I'm definitely waiting to see the finished product of the XL 2 before choosing. It's between the essential and the xl 2 though. The essential is just secksay, but I'm worried about it having been buggy, as well as how long big Android updates (like Oreo) will take. I guess we'll see next week!

I'm either crazy or I swear the leaks for the PXL essentially made it out to be LG V30 more or less (no DAC probably)... and why wouldn't you compare the Essential phone to the Pixel 2 instead XL since they're different form factors. Personally, I love the Essential form factor and plan on keeping it, making it my main phone (if and when I get a fully working one anyways lol).

Well if you're a Sprint customer I think the Essential is a good option. We don't have many phones that we can get from our carrier that are development friendly. In fact, the only 2017 flagship you can get from Sprint at the moment that has an unlockable bootloader is the HTC U11. Plus Sprint being CDMA you can't bring in devices like the OnePlus or other Chinese phones or the international unlock able versions of phones. So pretty much we're left with the google phones which ARE compatible with Sprint, but pretty pricey. Buying from your carrier there are usually perks like 50% off or loyalty credits, interest-free financing, etc. Now that we have the Essential phone purchasable through Sprint we have a bootloader unlockable STOCK android nexus-like device with high-end specs.
Overall though I'm sure the Pixel 2 will be a better phone than the Essential, but the essential is close enough IMO and the fact that it will likely be cheaper than a 128gb Pixel, especially when you factor in carrier incentives makes me pick it over the google phone.

Snapdragon 855 worth waiting for OP 7 ?

Some friends are suggesting me to wait for the OP 7 as some expect that there will be a lot of features like:
5G support.
Full-screen bezel less display without the notch
Next generation Qualcomm flagship processor.
Quad High Definition (QHD) screen is expected.
Wireless charging with Oppo’s super VOOC fast charging technology.
Is it true and worth it?

Shady282 said:
Some friends are suggesting me to wait for the OP 7 as some expect that there will be a lot of features like:
5G support.
Full-screen bezel less display without the notch
Next generation Qualcomm flagship processor.
Quad High Definition (QHD) screen is expected.
Wireless charging with Oppo’s super VOOC fast charging technology.
Is it true and worth it?
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Depends what the price will be and how the SD855 stacks up against the SD845, We know their claims are all marketing speak so could be a minor upgrade and 5G is gonna be for early adopters only. Carrier won't be truly ready till like 2020 and Prices will be sky high for 5G plans
I bought a 6T have no regrets but if the OP7 is marginally better I'll just sell this and upgrade to the next one

Shady282 said:
Some friends are suggesting me to wait for the OP 7 as some expect that there will be a lot of features like:
5G support.
Full-screen bezel less display without the notch
Next generation Qualcomm flagship processor.
Quad High Definition (QHD) screen is expected.
Wireless charging with Oppo’s super VOOC fast charging technology.
Is it true and worth it?
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Maybe you should wait for the 865...err. maybe the 875??? I'm waiting for the 895?

The 855 will be coming out before the op7 think maybe January.
https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/12/05/oneplus-2019-flagship-first-snapdragon-855-5g-europe/

OnePlus confirmed today the 7 will not have 5g
https://www.cnet.com/news/oneplus-5g-phone-first-snapdragon-855-and-it-isnt-the-oneplus-7/

You could make this post about any tech at anytime now and have half the people say wait and half say don't. I mean, at this point no flagship phone is "bad" anymore, so get what you want.

I used to feel that way when I hear about some cool new tech coming following year. I end up feeling disappointment after such high expectations from rumours.
Not this time. I decided to get the 6T and loving it.
5g will take time to mature anyway, as did 4g took a while. Besides, I can always get a new phone the following year after that anyway.

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OnePlus confirmed today the 7 will not have 5g
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This doesn't mean the 7 won't have 5G, it just means it won't be their first device that does.

This is not the proper way to think. If your goal is to have the latest technology in your hand you should in fact never buy anything because you'll never have the latest one.
If you need absolutely to change your phone you can't wait
If you don't need absolutely to change your phone you can wait but till when? Why 7 ? Why not the following?
Only you can answer your own question, no need to ask us

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This doesn't mean the 7 won't have 5G, it just means it won't be their first device that does.
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SD855 ships with X24 Modem, 5G needs a sperate module X50 Modem to work, That's why we are seeing leaks of multiple devices this year.
The regular SD855 then the 5G variant at a higher cost.

Article just says the first 5G phone from OnePlus won't be OP7, maybe there will be another phone first.
Article also says expect the 5G phone to be 200-300$ more than 6T.
Sounds to me if you want a value/money phone, get the 6T, otherwise you can expect to pay $800-900 for a 5G phone from OnePlus.

Then when the 855 comes out the 865 will be on the horizon with (insert some other cool must have feature).
Upgrade when you want but always know there's something new on the horizon.

Difference between TMO and McLaren

If you have unlocked the TMO variant and flashed International rom (9.0.9) version from McLaren edition, what's the difference. Got my TMO variant for $300.00 and the McLaren is $699.00.? What did the extra four hundred dollars get you? Is there something I'm missing?

The difference would be in the hardware - 2GB more RAM, faster charging, orange instead of black. If those aren't worth $400 to you, then you're not missing out.

If the extra ram is never accessed and all the hardware is the same, do you think with the software from the McLaren edition I will be able access Warp 30 charge? Doesn't sound like much of a difference. $50-$100 perahaps, but selling you the same stuff with a new name for an extra $400?

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If the extra ram is never accessed and all the hardware is the same, do you think with the software from the McLaren edition I will be able access Warp 30 charge? Doesn't sound like much of a difference. $50-$100 perahaps, but selling you the same stuff with a new name for an extra $400?
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No.
The hardware is different. It will never Warp charge if it is not the McLaren version.

How is the hardware different?

jim262 said:
How is the hardware different?
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The battery charging circuitry is different.
The traces on the board, etc are designed to carry more current.
This according to OnePlus.

Are you sure? I have heard everything is the same, the only difference is the software version and it isn't currently turned on in the 9.0.7 software version, where it is turned on in the 9.0.9 version.

save your money and start an IRA; your tmo phone never uses all the RAM it has, so why get even more "unused" RAM?
Another 400 bucks to charge the phone 10 minutes faster????

jim262 said:
If you have unlocked the TMO variant and flashed International rom (9.0.9) version from McLaren edition, what's the difference. Got my TMO variant for $300.00 and the McLaren is $699.00.? What did the extra four hundred dollars get you? Is there something I'm missing?
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To be clear, the phone that you got is $580, not $300. You happened to pay $300 due to a special offer that not everyone can get. The question is what do you get for the extra $120, not $400.
Also, the closest comparison is the 8/256 model for $630, so the question is really what do you get for the extra $70. You get 2 extra GB of RAM, faster charging, and the unique look of the McLaren model.
Yes, it's different hardware. There are reviews out there.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...orange-accents-and-30w-warp-charging-for-699/

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To be clear, the phone that you got is $580, not $300. You happened to pay $300 due to a special offer that not everyone can get. The question is what do you get for the extra $120, not $400.
Also, the closest comparison is the 8/256 model for $630, so the question is really what do you get for the extra $70. You get 2 extra GB of RAM, faster charging, and the unique look of the McLaren model.
Yes, it's different hardware. There are reviews out there.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...orange-accents-and-30w-warp-charging-for-699/
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I realize it was a special offer. So what? That is what I paid for the device and I traded my old OP 3 for it. But all of that is irrelevant, what I would like to know is there a difference in the hardware between the 6T and the McLaren Edition, what is it (Specifically)? I have heard people saying there is a physical difference and others that say the devices are identical and it merely a software difference where the capabilities are activated in one but not the other.
Some real answers would be helpful. Thanks

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If you have unlocked the TMO variant and flashed International rom (9.0.9) version from McLaren edition, what's the difference. Got my TMO variant for $300.00 and the McLaren is $699.00.? What did the extra four hundred dollars get you? Is there something I'm missing?
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jim262 said:
I realize it was so special offer. So what? That is what I paid for the device and I traded my old OP 3 for it. But all of that I'd irrelevant, what I would like to know is there I'd a difference in the hardware between the 6T and the McLaren Edition, what is it (Specifically)? I have heard things saying there is a physical difference and others that say the devices are identical and it merely a software difference where the capabilities are activated in one but not the other.
Some real answers would be helpful. Thanks
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Your question was answered in my post (along with a reference link) as well as by others that replied.

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Your question was answered in my post (along with a reference link) as well as by others that replied.
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Just saying it or an article that fails to mention specifics doesn't answer the question. Please give a technical reference or I would like to hear if someone has flashed 9.0.9 and tried the Warp 30 charger. Generalities from an article that was probably written using press clippings probably provided by OnePlus is not a true test or answer.

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Just saying it or an article that fails to mention specifics doesn't answer the question. Please give a technical reference or I would like to hear if someone has flashed 9.0.9 and tried the Warp 30 charger. Generalities from an article that was probably written using press clippings probably provided by OnePlus is not a true test or answer.
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XDA also posted an article testing the charger along with both the regular 6T and the McLaren.

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XDA also posted an article testing the charger along with both the regular 6T and the McLaren.
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I read that article. The regular 6T wasn't running 9.0.9. I want to know how that particular software that comes with the McLaren is different from the 9.0.7, which is the latest for the standard 6T.

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I realize it was a special offer. So what?
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What! You got the 6T for $300. Dang, you must feel superior to others when you got the phone for $300. So smart, man. I want to be like you when I grow up.
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Devices share same model number 6013. Therefore I must doubt the hardware was changed. It's like a law that when you change hardware you change the ID or sub-revision etc. to be able to identify this yourself. I think the changed hardware sits in the charger itself.

jim262 said:
If you have unlocked the TMO variant and flashed International rom (9.0.9) version from McLaren edition, what's the difference. Got my TMO variant for $300.00 and the McLaren is $699.00.? What did the extra four hundred dollars get you? Is there something I'm missing?
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Trading in a phone with T-Mobile to get credits spread out over 24 months is why you got your phone for $300.
Just to be far, T-Mobile variant is $580 and McLaren is $699. That is a $119 difference not $400.
So you are getting warp charge, 2 gb ram extra, and 256 gb vs 128gb. PLUS McLaren inspired design. All that for $119. I don't think that is outrageous. Priced Right.
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tengtengvn said:
What! You got the 6T for $300. Dang, you must feel superior to others when you got the phone for $300. So smart, man. I want to be like you when I grow up.
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You don't get it. Here is an example of what I am referring to. The TMO variant has one sim card and one IMEI associated with it, however when you flash the International rom, the second IMEI and sim become active. In other words, it was there all along and merely software activated. Could this not be possible with all 6Ts? It would seem more likely, as well as cost effective, to develop one phone with slight variations in software versus developing several phones side by side with different hardware and technologies. Since they are legally required to drop the name Dash, going forward everything will be Warp and since all versions of the 6T we're built simultaneously, it makes little sense that they would release the same phone (a month apart) that have totally different technological capabilities. It makes more sense that the differences are merely software related. Different physical phones, that are the same model, would create multiple headaches when it would come to support. That is why in Enterprise scenarios, the same hardware is rolled out to the masses, with only software differences determing what can and can not be done or accessed with any device.

Hey Jimmy. The McLaren has different hardware. The 2GB RAM isnt just magic'd up with firmware. The battery technology is different from the regular 6T as well is the internals of the 6T to support the greater power input of the 30W warp charger. It charges to 50%, 50% quicker than the regular 6T. Cosmetically, the McLaren looks so much better. Is it with the extra dough, hell yeah, everytime. Id sell your basic model or return it or something if I were you and get the McLaren.. maybe too late though. Sold out.

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You don't get it. Here is an example of what I am referring to. The TMO variant has one sim card and one IMEI associated with it, however when you flash the International rom, the second IMEI and sim become active. In other words, it was there all along and merely software activated. Could this not be possible with all 6Ts? It would seem more likely, as well as cost effective, to develop one phone with slight variations in software versus developing several phones side by side with different hardware and technologies. Since they are legally required to drop the name Dash, going forward everything will be Warp and since all versions of the 6T we're built simultaneously, it makes little sense that they would release the same phone (a month apart) that have totally different technological capabilities. It makes more sense that the differences are merely software related. Different physical phones, that are the same model, would create multiple headaches when it would come to support. That is why in Enterprise scenarios, the same hardware is rolled out to the masses, with only software differences determing what can and can not be done or accessed with any device.
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It's different.
Even if the battery is the same (it's not) he charging circuitry on the phone IS different.
There was an interview with OnePlus and they indicated that the traces (wires) that connect to the charger and battery are larger to support more current.