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| ![]() I'm using a MI5. It's a very decent phone with no lag. Top spec components is an added bonus that normal daily use apps have no lag. I wish there was more Ram though. Because I have to clear the background apps once in 2 or 3 days. The software and its updates are very stable. Also it's very intuitive in nature. Far better then the OnePlus 3 which my mother has and I get frustrated using it for some normal operations like searching a recipe or a song for her. I was a Samsung fan who then shifted to Sony Xperia and then to the iphone 5s. I loved the intuitiveness of the iOS. Now this MiUI I feel builds up from that level. |
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It looks like that phone has some serious heating issues. Would stick to Nexus 6P if I was you. I have a Nexus 5. I wanted to change phones as well until Google decided I have to wait for more time ![]() Nexus will still get the fastest updates even if Moto offers similar native application of Android software. |
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I find MIUI offering a lot more useful features and customization options and I would prefer MIUI over stock Android any day though MIUI was some quirks and non-intutive way of accessing and managing a few things. Motorola notifications or ambient display is pretty cool though. And what bloatware? I did not find much bloatware at all..and the best thing is you can uninstall any MIUI apps if you don't want. Speaking about software updates, I received only one major OS update in my Moto X (which was a flagship phone for Motorola) from Kitkat to Lollipop while I see people who bought MI3 at the same time are still receiving updates and running on the latest MIUI 8 on top of Marshmallow. Speaking about service, Motorola is pathetic to say the least. Xiaomi can be equally bad but I have not yet experienced to comment. Overall, I see some people having a pre-conceived notion about Chinese phones. Even I was in the same camp a year back but not any more. Last edited by adimicra : 19th October 2016 at 23:37. | |
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Their past record has not been stellar with regard to updates, but that was also partly because Cyanogen left them in the lurch by abruptly pulling out of their deal and they had to quickly put together the OxygenOS. With OnePlus 3, they have been trying to address that and there have been regular updates so far and all the issues that were reported at launch time were promptly addressed in the next few releases. This gave me the confidence to buy the phone and hopefully they will keep up the good work. I agree, MIUI has some really good features and it looks pretty good too, in my opinion. And even on devices where they don't update the OS version, they are still very prompt in providing monthly security updates, which most other OEMs don't. Only major annoyance with MIUI is the notifications handling. And it is sometimes difficult to find specific settings in their menus. Last edited by ampere : 20th October 2016 at 10:17. Reason: Reduced length of quoted post | |||
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I was referring to one plus 3. It should work well especially with that 6GB ram. Given that the hardware is top notch and they have only one phone, I don't see users being wowed by their performance. There is always some glitch some bug that I get to read about one plus phones. May be I'm nitpicking but flagships should run flawless. I'm sure actual users can verify this. MIUI has its own drawbacks but then I know where I am in the price range. And maybe with one plus, the hasty switchover to oxygen could be the reason for below par optimisation. The next iteration of one plus could very well be a market leader. Last edited by lordvader : 20th October 2016 at 00:46. |
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My first gen Moto G got 2 updates. The Moto Style got one update already and is next N update is lined up as well. I am not sure about your Moto X. Did you keep it for less than 2 years? Well my experience with Moto service has been great. There was a issue with mic which was changed under warranty twice and was fixed within 2-3 days max. Has been running without issues after that. Not getting into technical details I use paid Anti Virus so that should take care of security needs as well. Well each to his own but I have never liked any other implementation of Android. Samsung, HTC, OP and never felt home. Have been using Samsung S3 and J7 since I parted with my Nexus and just hate the software experience. I was just waiting for the new Moto and Google launches. They don't seem VFM and I really have not felt yet that I can pump anything more than 25-30 K on a phone. Its not like I can't afford one but would rather put my money on something more meaningful. Well mate you too have a pre conceived notion that I will skip Chinese phones. Can you point me to a Chinese phone with vanilla Android? I am pretty sure I will get it for half the price and would buy it in a blink. But I do not know of any yet. Other Moto range will do but the usage I have I will rather have last year's flagship than this year's mid ranger. If I do decide to skip Moto Force now then will wait till Nexus 6P reaches 25 Kish range. Till then I will have to bear with my J7. Quote:
Can you share specific reviews where the issue is mentioned? That would be great help. Last edited by ampere : 20th October 2016 at 10:14. Reason: Back to back posts merged; typos fixed | ||
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Well, I believe that you have some pretty strong preconceived notions, going by the previous few posts. Then there is no sense asking for advice on open forums. You should go with the phone you like the best because you have to live with it eventually. Almost all phones will get your work done nowadays for 1-2 years. Even the 7k Primes or the paltry E's. What people have suggested for you are some pretty good options. Eventually comes down to one's personal preferences, look and feel in the hand and of course build quality and then some technology bias, at least for me. Because most people are spending more time with their phones than their families... Lolz. Personally, having gone back to the tech leader after playing around with almost all the Chinese options for the last few years, I do feel the difference. The Chinese have upped the ante. But eventually it's like riding a Enfield or a Harley to get around. Both have their own charm, inconveniences as well as highlights. Both get the work done. Hope you get the drift. Cheers.... Last edited by dkaile : 20th October 2016 at 06:36. |
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| ![]() ^^ @nibedk - Why I said you have strong pre-conceived notions is because of the following - 1> You said phones like MI5 do not get Android updates like Moto. I kept Moto X for 2.3 years and got a single update. It was not scheduled for Android M update. May be Moto has improved now. But Xiaomi is very good with updates. There are frequent MIUI updates but even the base Android OS gets updated. And they support their old phones for a long time 2> You said service for MI etc is very bad compared to Moto. I don't think there can be such a generic statement. I personally had a terrible experience with Moto and I know others who had as well. May be it depends on the city/location. I am not saying Xiaomi service is great but Moto has not been good for me. Also, Xiaomi is investing heavily in India so hopefully things should improve. 3> You said phones like Mi5 come loaded with bloatware. But having used it, I hardly find any. What I find is lot of useful apps and features. Finally, if you want to buy phone of particular brand(s) due to Vanilla Android or whatever reason, please go ahead. It's your phone, your choice. Peace out. |
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Yesterday I tried 'Locus Map', 'Geo Tracker' and 'GPS Trip Recorder' Apps to record my return journey to home from office. All of these recorded the route properly ![]() Surprise was 'your timeline' in the Google maps app. I didn't even open the Google Maps App, but 'your timeline' has recorded the entire map like the other Apps mentioned above. But again the question is on sharing and re-using the map. I will do some R&D on more Apps for a couple of days and report my findings. KK Last edited by KK_HakunaMatata : 20th October 2016 at 09:48. | ||||||||
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BHPian ![]() | ![]() Guys, any news if LG plans to launch the V20 in India? Waiting to buy a flagship and it looks like the real deal. |
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http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_confirms_...news-20219.php http://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news...unched-1455384 Review : http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_v20-review-1498.php | |
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| ![]() About software updates for Motorola phones. No, I think they're done especially after being bought out by Lenovo. They're upping their "planned obsolesence" strategy: older Moto phones barely get any updates, not even security updates. Oneplus, on the other hand, has been pleasantly surprising with their updates. |
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