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Sorry. I didn't mean to sound like an asshole if I did. I was surprised you'd be attempting rooting on your first day like that. I dunno, at $130 I feel like you have better options than a coming up on 2 year old Moto G4. The sixth gen is about to be announced. I mean for $138 you can get a ZTE Blade V8 Pro which has a pretty light skin on Android, has a Snapdragon 625 processor and an amazing Screen On Time. The Honor 7x isn't going to be a light skin on Android EMUI is pretty heavy I've heard. I haven't owned a Huawei since my Ascend Mate 2. However the Honor 7x is going to be a sonically like significantly better phone. Maybe you'll want to try the 64 GB Huawei Mate SE for $229, that's the 64 GB variant of the Honor 7xn in the USA.

ZTE 5.5" Blade V8 Pro. 5.5" 1080, Snapdragon 625 2.0 GHz Octa, 32 GB/3 GB, Dual 13 MP, 3140 mAh. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7IW7JX/
$138

Huawei Mate SE Factory Unlocked 5.93” - 4GB/64GB Octa-core Processor| 16MP + 2MP Dual Camera| Grey (US Warranty)
$229
https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Mate-Factory-Unlocked-5-93/dp/B0791VS3N9/

Check out this list, the Blade V8 Pro has a 12 hour screen on time.

Smartphones With the Longest Battery Life (Hours:Minutes)

ZenFone 3 Zoom: 16:46

ZenFone 4 Max (tie): 15:19

Cat S41 (tie): 15:19

Moto E4 Plus: 14:48

Huawei Mate 10 Pro: 14:33

LG X Power: 12:58

BlackBerry KeyOne: 12:47

Cat S60: 12:42

Google Pixel 2 XL: 12:09

ZTE Blade V8 Pro: 12:08

Sony Xperia X Performance: 12:01

ZTE Max XL: 11:53

Moto G5S Plus: 11:50

BlackBerry Motion 11:44

Moto G5 Plus: 11:43

Moto X4 Android One: 11:41

LeEco Le Pro 3: 11:25

ZTE Blade Z Max: 11:23

OnePlus 5T: 11:22

iPhone 8 Plus: 11:16

LG X Venture: 11:12

Galaxy Note 8 (tie): 11:11

Google Pixel XL (tie): 11:11

Google Pixel 2: 11:07

https://www.tomsguide.com/us/smartphones-best-battery-life,review-2857.html

Hopefully I've been more helpful than asshole.

If you can wait for your paycheck, the ZTE Axon 7 and Honor 8 are both on Amazon.

Pros and Cons of both

ZTE Axon 7 (1/7 but many would argue the Axon 7 is better than the Honor 8)

• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android but close
  
• camera is meh
  
• battery not replaceable
  
• no IR blaster
  
• not water/dust resistant
  
• no wireless charging
  
  Honor 8 (3/7)
  
  
• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android and not even close
  
• Camera is good
  
• Battery not replaceable
  
• Has IR blaster
  
• not water/dust resistant
  
• no wireless charging
  
  The only way you're gonna tick off most of the boxes in that checklist is if you double your budget. If you do that, you can look at the Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG V20.
  
  Samsung Galaxy S7 (4/7)
  
  
• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android
  
• Camera is amazing
  
• Battery not replaceable
  
• No IR blaster
  
• IS water/dust resistant
  
• Has wireless charging
  
  LG V20 (4/7)
  
  
• Expandable memory
  
• not stock android
  
• Camera is good
  
• Battery is replaceable
  
• Has IR blaster
  
• NOT water/dust resistant
  
• No wireless charging

I am sort of phasing out the LeEco for that reason - I think if something does go wrong well poop for me.

Are you sure about the Nokia? I looked on amazon and both the unlocked 6 and 6.1 were listed as AT/T and T mobile (Ultra uses T Mobile)

https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-6-1-Unlocked-Smartphone-T-Mobile/dp/B07B4KPFKM/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1527551017&sr=1-3&keywords=nokia+6&dpID=5143ElFKUCL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Unlocked-Smartphone-T-Mobile-Screen/dp/B072FN59FH/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1527551017&sr=1-4&keywords=nokia+6


Even still, the Honor 7x is something I am considering. It doesn't have Android One, but that doesn't mean I am stuck on a previous android right? As a previous commenter said, its just up to the Honor team to release an update for the phone that has Android 8. If I consider the Nokia 6.1, is Honor 7x still gonna win the ring in your opinion?

Thanks for your help btw :)

I like the Huawei Honor 6X

The dual-lens 12MP + 2MP rear Camera
Octa-Core processor(16nm) and 3GB RAM, Plus the smart file system allows for gaming, browsing, listening to music or running multiple apps at the same time.

The battery life is good and Huawei has stepped up their game when it comes to phones.


Honor 5x was a “budget” smart phone. Metal design and fingerprint sensor where rarely seen on any phone with close price tag at that time, are becoming more and more standard now. That being said that device has some shortfalls. The performance with the snapdragon was lacking under pressure and the EMUI android skin is not everybody’s cup of tea.

Honor 5x was the first true “budget” smart phone. Metal design and fingerprint sensor where rarely seen on any phone with close price tag at that time, are becoming more and more standard now. That being said that device had some shortfalls. The performance with the snapdragon was lacking under pressure and the EMUI android skin is not everybody’s cup of tea. Today we look at the true successor of the Honor 5x with similar price tag. How did the devices rank against each other? And are the differences worth the extra $80 or so? (Both available on Amazon now for $249 vs $169)

I have no experience with the G5 Plus, but I can definitely recommend the G4 Plus! The 64gb with 4gb of RAM is really nice to have, and I can leave apps in my recents and come back to them right where I left off after several hours. The phone tends to get pretty warm due to the Snapdragon 617, but I've gotten used to it and it doesn't bother me.

I want to add that the G4 Plus has a 5.5" 1080p display, while the G5 Plus's display is a 5.2" 1080p, considerably smaller than the G4 Plus. If you have small hands, you might want to consider the G5 Plus, but the G4 Plus has worked well for me even in my tiny hands - I just hold the phone differently now.

Also, this is just personal taste, but the bezel-to-screen ratio on the G4 Plus is significantly better than the G5 Plus.

And and and the G4 Plus with 64gb and 4gb RAM (in black) is currently $230 in the US. Link

Hope this helps!

Three options for you, as I'm not sure exactly how cheap you want to go ...

Firstly, at a straight replacement for the nexus 5x, I'd go for the Nextbit Robin. I've personally moved to it from a OnePlus X, thoughmy wife has the 5x and she's been similarly impressed with it. In terms of specs, it's damn near exactly the same as the nexus 5x (same CPU, same screen size and resolution, slight upgrade with RAM (3GB vs 2GB in 5x), same storage (32GB)). It also has a finger print reader and has USB-C with fast-charging. It used NEAR stock android, and it's been updated to Android 7.1 just last month. It's currently $130 on amazon, new (by comparison, a new nexus 5x would set you back just under $300 on ebay). The reason it's so cheap is because it was a phone from a kickstarter, and the company got bought out by another. They HAVE said they're going to offer support for another year, but if you're tech-savvy, able to troubleshoot problems and not worried about customer service, go for it. Also the amazon reviews say straight talk should work.

https://www.amazon.com/Nextbit-Robin-Factory-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B01D3Q8EGY/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1499295252&sr=1-1&keywords=nextbit%2Brobin&th=1

Going down the ladder, have a look at the moto e4. Came out last month, can get a amazon ads version for $100. Android 7, fingerprint sensor with fast charging (though it's microUSB so you won't be able to use the same chargers as you do for the 5x), and seemingly compatible with everything. $100, and it'll serve you well as a back-up phone.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YC3G5V/ref=br_imp_ara-3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=detail-ilm&pf_rd_r=GWM23XCF3K94EN4V793Z&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_p=3080950002&pf_rd_i=B071YC3G5V

Lastly, the Blu R1 HD. I personally have this as my back-up/foreign travel phone. I didn't expect much, but was pretty impressed with it all told. For amazon ads versions, it's $50 for the 1GB/8GB version, or $60 for the 2GB/16GB version - in my opinion that's $10 well spent for the extra RAM and storage. For a short time it'll do you well.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F9N5QXI/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_SCRT_4c1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-2&pf_rd_r=QR0PSDDNDSE2ES02M7QD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=a33b8f5e-1ca4-4748-988a-016e0542c30a&pf_rd_i=14613304011

EDIT: All of these will work with straight talk if you have the at&t compatible straight talk SIM.

>Edit: Huawei Honor 8 for 290 best buy open box?

$290 for an open box one is not great deal considering it goes for $300 brand new at Amazon.

Can vouch for the Honor 8 though. Totally love mine. It's super fast, the battery life is quite good, the camera is awesome, and I like the software quite a bit.

it's specs are pretty decent other than it's battery life but not for that money. you have better phones within this price range such as the [Huawei Honor 8 ] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01IVV7W6O/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1484184218&sr=1-1&keywords=honor+8&condition=new&linkCode=ll2&tag=dimz04-20&linkId=ad8de20b403ea2b3d0fa35207ed69c7b) which has better review and specs including a longer battery life, better processor performance, the latest operating system nougat 7. but the camera quality for the c5 is better. key specs for the honor 8: 3000 mah battery life, 4gb ram, Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow), planned upgrade to v7.0 (Nougat) CPU, expanable storage up to 256 gb rom with 2 sim slot, internal memory between 32/ 64 gb.

I would go with the [Moto G] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EZC9WC0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dimz04-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01EZC9WC0&linkId=fd48c800ef5b0dab1012976e5462737e) this one is new so it would be better. It comes with:
Fast 4G LTE speed, an up to 1.5 GHz octa-core processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a bright 5.5" full HD (1080p) display ensures videos and games run smoothly and look great
Enjoy the best of Google Android 6.0 Marshmallow, including Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail and more
Offers and ads, including personalized deals and recommendations, display on the phone's lockscreen
Take brilliant photos with the 13 MP HD camera or snap group shots with a 5 MP wide-angle selfie cam. Add up to 128 GB of additional storage with a microSD card
The all-day battery includes TurboPower charging which provides up to 6 hours of use in just 15 minutes

The Huawei Honor 8 has a very good camera, specs, and battery life. Don't think it is waterproof, though. Priced at $328

The new Moto G5+ should have a very nice camera, good specs, and should have pretty good battery life with a 3000 mha battery and a 625 SD. Water resistant and a forward facing speaker. Waiting on reviews, though. Priced at $229

Both are 5.2 inch screen, which is a little larger than what you are looking for. I've used a Huawei Honor 3c for 3 years, and am still on it, so I trust their build quality.

Cloud storage still uses up your data, fyi.

I'm actually looking to upgrade from the same phone and I've been really looking at the Nokia 6.1 (2018). You can get it on Amazon for less than $300 ($269).

It should have a decent camera and battery life and it has the network bands to work on AT&T and T-Mobile. The Xiaomi A1 that you were considering does not have all of the network bands required to work well on AT&T. Because it also comes with Android One, which is pretty much stock Android, she will also have the same software experience from the Nexus 5X with timely updates. The fingerprint sensor is located on the back which should be familiar to her as well.

The only con that I can think of is that it's slightly bigger than the 5X. I believe the Nexus has a 5" screen wheareas the Nokia has a 5.5" screen on it. With that said the body itself is not that much different in terms of size. They just fit a larger screen in roughly the same body size.

Let me know if she goes ahead and gets it how she likes it. I'm torn between getting this now and waiting for the OPO 6 so I probably won't buy this immediately and would like to hear from someone who has the Nokia.

Edit: I should also say that the Moto X4 from Google's Project Fi is also another good option. Timely updates, decent camera and battery life. You can get it directly from the Project Fi website for $250 if you activate it on their service. You can immediately cancel that service after activation and then bring it over to AT&T with your own sim card and a prepaid/off-contract service. If you do go for the Moto X4 make sure you get it from Google so that it's the Android One version which will be directly updated by them.

The screen on this one is smaller at 5.2" which may be a better fit depending on how much that matters to her.

That's different than the G series right (this)? Looks like the E5 was just announced. I don't see it for sale anywhere but I can hold out as it looks pretty sweet.

The Honor looks tempting as well.

The Sharp Aquos is the best phone on Boost Mobile in recent years. If you want the best phone for $150 in the USA, probably the Moto G4 with Prime.

How about the [mate 9] (https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Amazon-Alexa-Leica-Camera/dp/B01MYRABC3/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1518782037&sr=8-1&keywords=huawei+mate+9&linkCode=ll1&tag=ptablet-20&linkId=b27701b1e4fcf5689d24b342576530a9) if you don't mind the price, has a powerful battery life, good processor performance and other specs. Other best phones for rooting like the moto g5 plus and google pixels first versions under that price limit.

The Moto G4 (or any of the G4 variants) is a good option. For under $200, you might also want to consider the Nextbit Robin. It's $150 on eBay right now or $170 on Amazon. The specs are a significant step up from the Moto E, and it's a good deal since the phone retailed at $400. Downside might be the average battery life. Camera is supposedly only average as well, but that is in comparison to flagships, so it will definitely be better than the Moto E camera.

Moto G plus or Moto g The new 4th gen G phones are really solid for the price. They are 5.5 inch but they are very comfortable in the hand.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3QKRW1?pf_rd_p=c2945051-950f-485c-b4df-15aac5223b10&pf_rd_r=ASTSY1GMYKY0RZNP26WR

(this is an unlocked 3GB version, not 2GB version of T-mobile or Sprint variants)

get this instead. bigger screen than honor 7x, 5ghz wifi available unlike honor 7x, and fast charging (usb c). most of all, it's not huawei and it can be used it with all 4 carriers. Also if you listen to music a lot then yes, this is a way to go. also band 71 supported unofficially.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROKwLzxROSk

(the picture from that website doesn't look that nice, look for other pictures if you wish)

If you can find an extra $25 somewhere, the new Honor 8 would be a better buy IMO. Worth the extra alone to get away from the very mediocre battery life of the S6.

https://www.amazon.com/Huawei-Honor-Unlocked-Smartphone-Camera/dp/B01IVV7W6O/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1485681828&sr=1-1&keywords=honor+8

Has a MicroSD slot and will definitely remain technologically relevant for more than two years. Nougat update is on it's way and more than likely Android O support.

I would recommend the Huawei Mate 9. It is $136 CAD over your budget.

Another option that is in your budget is the Samsung Galaxy S7.

They both have good battery life and great cameras.

Huawei Honor 6X is $150 right now at B&H, Amazon, and Best Buy. https://www.amazon.com/Honor-6X-Unlocked-Smartphone-Silver/dp/B01MRZFBBH?tag=androidpolice-20&th=1

I'm thinking new and stock Android beats older and TouchWiz. Sounds like better battery life on the G5.

But that S7 camera is probably phenomenal.

Think $163 for an international (but compatible with my at&t) G5 is a good deal?

Moto G (5th Gen) G5 4G LTE Dual Sim XT1671 32GB Finger Print Reader Octa Core 2Gb Ram International Version Desbloqueado (Lunar Grey) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XH4396B/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_B2-VAb1ESP0TV

Razer phone was released November 2017

I just bought my step son the zte Blade V8 Pro for new - $130 on amazon

ZTE 5.5" Blade V8 Pro Factory Unlocked Phone - Black Diamond https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7IW7JX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lFsaBb1X688G2

He likes it but it's not the best, but it's great for the price. My only concern with it is there are few cases for it.

Ok OP, I said I'd get you a recommend. Take a look at the LG Stylo 4 that is close to your budget at $180 and a better deal than the V20. Cons with the Stylo is ram size.

Also the Moto Z2 play I like too from swappa.com. Cons, battery life average. But I would not call it subpar. Really it might be the best pick for around $180.

You just are not going to find everything at this price level imho but we do look hard for it!

Thanks for the info. So here come my questions....If I spring for the non-ad G4 is there a lot of bloatware? Also, with this being an Amazon deal (I do have Prime), is there shitty Amazon software preinstalled and if so is it tracking everything I do and look at and reporting back to Amazon?

Are those phones completely unlocked? Thanks

Is this it?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01DZJFSZ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1491593875&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=moto+g4

Could you go for $550? https://www.amazon.ca/Honor-Unlocked-Phone-Sapphire-Warranty/dp/B01IVV7W8M

The Honor 8 is really a good phone. I wish it weren't so expensive in Canada, but it is. I think it's worth the extra $50 though.

Here you go [Huawei Honor 8](Huawei Honor 8 Unlocked - US Warranty (Midnight Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IVV7W6O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3NkDyb3QPS3NW)

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Thanks! I'll have to take a look at Nokia too. I wasn't even looking at them since I don't want Windows, but now that they have switched to android, I should take a look.
Nokia 6.1 seems to be around $220 on Amazon.

Out of Moto G6 and Nokia 6.1, which one do you think is better?

Yeah, and the Zenfone is 100 bucks cheaper on Amazon.

For something spec wise comparable to the S7, go for the ZTE Axon 7 which is the a little less than the price of the discounted Zenfone 3.

Is there a cheaper one? like close to 150 or so. And is this one any good? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077NXNK2L/ref=psdc_2407749011_t2_B075FKVJV3

The Xperia X Compact might be your thing with a compact 4.6" HD screen and efficient SD 650 for good battery, and 32GB storage + a microSD card slot for plenty of space.

I just bought a Manufactured Refurb LG G3 from eBay for $119 worth looking into if your on a tight budget like me


http://www.ebay.com/itm/381438997203?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

You can also get a brand new Moto G for $199

https://www.amazon.com/Moto-4th-Gen-Unlocked-Black/dp/B01DZJFSZ4/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1469631813&sr=1-3&keywords=moto+g4

Nicer than the play... But has amazon ads on the lock screen (only)

https://www.amazon.com/Moto-4th-Generation-Exclusive-Lockscreen/dp/B01EZC9WC0

The Nexbit Robin is $145 on Amazon!!! Don't know about international shipping but at that price it may be worth it anyway. Even though I don't need a phone I am thinking about just buying one anyway.

https://www.amazon.com/Nextbit-Robin-Factory-Unlocked-Phone/dp/B01D3Q8EGY/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1482422434&sr=1-1&keywords=nextbit+robin

Just a heads up, you can get the Honor 8 for cheaper from Amazon (refurbished option)

So I did some googling and I found this. Has anyone ever heard of this company before? Looks like a dream phone for me. But I'm being cautious.

It should get the Android 8 update given that this phone is not that old. xda support is also not bad for this device. You can checkout devices on Swappa or Amazon 32G White

Get the honor 8 right away https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IVV7W6O/ref=s9_acsd_bw_wf_a_eseggwat_cdl_64?th=1

What would you think between the moto4g and the honor honor 6x? From what I gathered the 6x is a little more powerful but Huawei is pretty bad about updates.

Yep, wait for the 5t. If you need a phone right now just get a moto G to hold you over. They cost 129.00 on Amazon

Moto G (4th Gen.) Unlocked - Black - 16GB https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZJFSZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_zFMcAb19R8681

The Sony Xperia X Compact may work for you.

4.6" 720p screen, 2700mAh battery, SD650, 3GB ram/32GB storage+microSD, headphone jack, Android 7.0 (nougat).

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_x_compact-8292.php

In terms of specs it is way better than the S5 mini, is 2 years newer, and has a 29% bigger battery.

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8292&idPhone2=6252

Price seems to be around ~$350 USD.

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Xperia-Compact-Unlocked-Smartphone/dp/B01LACBMV2