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Is it true that every metal body phone gives some electric shock while being charged? I came across this info where someone else was feeling the same. But the advice is contradictory to what the local Xiaomi service center guys told. ![]() Last edited by thoma : 25th October 2016 at 23:01. | |
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I think camera is better on the OnePlus 3, but I'm not an expert and i have not seen a direct comparison. Fingerprint sensor and call quality seem to be good on both. Quote:
Biggest advantage of Moto Z Play is the phenomenal battery life. The OP3 lasts a day easily for me since I am not a heavy user on most days. I am usually left with around 30-40% left at the end of the day, and I have access to charging point all day, so it's sufficient. But if you use the phone a lot all day, then you can consider the Moto Z Play. Regarding expandable storage, for me 64GB is more than enough. I have currently used up around 30-32 GB and I don't think I will need a lot more than this so I'm fine in that regard. If you really feel you might exceed 64GB, then you can go for a phone with expandable storage. But I guess it will be a bit slower to access from SD card than from internal memory. I just tried this on my OP3 and I felt it. Didn't really feel like an electric shock but more like very light vibration. I couldn't feel it when i just touched the back panel, but it seems to happen only when i moved my fingers on it lightly. Also I didn't feel it when i held it in one hand and touched with the other. Last edited by JonSnow : 25th October 2016 at 23:52. | |||
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Since you tried another charger at another place, it may be an issue unlikely with ground isolation. Most of the low cost chargers won't have AC/DC ground isolation. So any stray voltages from the supply ground fan find path to earth through your body. | |
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| ![]() Not on a phone specifically, but I'm used to feeling slight electric currents in situations where almost nobody else can feel anything. A few years ago, I actually replaced my newly-bought Samsung TV twice because I felt a slight shock on the back panel ports (which nobody else, family or installation technicians) could replicate. Thorough and patient testing of all electricals yielded nothing. They finally politely asked me to consider claiming a refund because there was no real solution to my 'problem'. I let it be, and I chalk all this upto being overly sensitive to electricity. P.S. This only applies to barely perceptible current, and doesn't mean one should simply and broadly overlook all possible electrical faults. Get stuff tested by a competent electrician and if nothing turns up, let it be if it's not disruptive. |
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But the most interesting thing is that the shock is not present while I charge using my power bank. And if the power bank is plugged in for charging, again the shock is felt. Any electronics gurus here? Meanwhile I came across another piece of info about using capacitors to prevent radio interference, though I didn't understand a bit: Quote:
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Mi Mix has people raving. Even Marques is on-board! The new World's MOST interesting phone at the moment? Really, Marques!! Last edited by dkaile : 26th October 2016 at 12:20. |
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Mi Mix looks rather beautiful --- but bezels don't just exist to obstruct beauty, they exist for protection too. I would not buy one of the wrap-around-glass models, and I don't have much confidence in this phone's ability to withstand even a small drop. Would be nice to be wrong about that! |
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Not only phones, but I have noticed this behavior on all gadgets with a metal body. I can confirm the case with all iPhones in family and my Macbook too. |
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Hi, I would pick the OnePlus 3. It's a wonderful phone, and the dash charging is one sole reason to pick the phone over the Z play. I think it's well worth it's price tag. Sell your old phone on Cashify or eBay. | |
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| ![]() Everyone loves the OP3 - It is a great VFM Flagship. And the software tweaks are enhancement of Android rather than impediments. And a screen which is just awesome. The only issue I have with it is (1) Camera Hump and (2) sub par audio (No DAC) - Only if wished were horses! That's what made me sit out. I hate putting phone covers (though I do use tempered glass) - So OPX it is for me, even now. Bought it on 1st Jan and still going strong. |
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One Plus 3 seems to be the favorite here! Not taking anything away from the Moto Z Play, which in itself is a solid phone. Just that the net is not that abuzz about Moto Z Play yet as much as it is about the One Plus 3. I spent another good 10 mins with the Moto Z Play today, and personally speaking, I didn't find a novelty factor in it when compared to the Moto X Play. As far as battery is concerned, availability of charging options throughout the day, except when travelling long distances, and availability of a dash charger should sort things out in favor of the One Plus 3. No 4G on both the sims is a real deal breaker for me - more than the non-expandable storage on the One Plus 3. The way the mobile data market is shaping up, I am sure there's going to be multiple options for the customers in the days to come, and I would surely like to have dual 4G capability in my phone I am buying today in order to leverage the competition, not to mention the domination of different operators in different regions across the country. For folks using One Plus 3 - 1) Can anyone please confirm that 4G works on both the sims on the One Plus 3, and that all it takes is to go into Settings and change the Mobile Data option to Sim-2 to be able to use the 2nd sim's 4G data? 2) My current phone has a pixel density of 441 PPI (5 inches, no AMOLED), where as the One Plus 3 has 401 PPI (5.5 inches, AMOLED). Can I expect a positive experience with the One Plus 3 considering brightness is set to the same level on both the phones, and viewing the same page? 3) Any issues reported connecting to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC and other such connectivity options while comparing the same set up to your older devices? (I mean, your older device connected to Wi-Fi just fine, however, One Plus 3 often disconnects, even though the router hasn't moved an inch. Similarly for Bluetooth and NFC) 4) Anything else that's mentioned in the specs on Amazon or other reviews, but actually is absent or doesn't work? Thank you! P.S. On a separate note, I am planning to gift a phone in the range of 12 to 15K - does Redmi Note 3 win hands down here? Reading the previous pages, I got a hint that it's got an issue with the ringer and the camera. How bad is it? How about the overall user experience since it's quite sometime our members are using it as their daily driver? Unfortunately, I don't have the Note 3 in my circle to be able to lay my hands on. Last edited by Safety is Param : 26th October 2016 at 18:50. | ||||
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2) The screen is top notch. If you are a lover of vibrant AMOLED screens, which I certainly am, this one should satisfy you just fine. 3)NO issues whatsoever with connectivity options. For me, the most often used ones are Wifi and Bluetooth, both of which work great. 3) None that I can think of. All features work as advertised. | |
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