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  • 26 Oct 2023

Imbukwa, 26 Oct 2023You mentioned my favorite phone Samsung. I love Samsung :) I love Samsung too!
My J3 was a lovely phone, albeit being a total paperweight.
None of the newer Wingtech/Huaqin-made Samsung phones will never match the durability, beauty and reliability of all Samsung-branded phones until 2017

    Minu, 23 Oct 2023Android version upgrades are the type of software updates w... moreYou mentioned my favorite phone Samsung. I love Samsung :)

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      • 25 Oct 2023

      The phone do not have compass or e-compass for a fact.

        Minu, 23 Oct 2023Android version upgrades are the type of software updates w... moreYour statement reads as follows:

        "I believe you mentioned about Android "version upgrades", not Android updates, as they are two different things."

        I haven't asked you to explain the ones you've explained in your last reply but, as per your statement, I wanted to know the difference between the ones you've stated.

        Let me ask you the same question clearly, this time. May I request you again to explain the difference between "Android version upgrades" and "Android updates". Hope you would admit that security updates or software patches doesn't mean " Android version upgrades " or "Android updates". I don't mind about where others are wrong but, I always mind and care about where I am wrong because, without which I can't correct my mistakes and myself.

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          • 23 Oct 2023

          Subramanian CN, 18 Oct 2023May I request you to explain the difference in detail. I do... moreAndroid version upgrades are the type of software updates where the software is upgraded to a newer version, for instance, this phone gets upgraded from Android 13 to Android 14.
          Security updates are the updates that bring a newer security patch and certain bug fixes to a particular device.
          Cumulative updates are updates that include bloatware with every software update. For instance, all Samsung phones get 4 years of cumulative updates with either new Google, Facebook, Hancom, Amazon and Samsung apps, which people often mistake for security updates. This gives an illusion of getting a newer security patch, despite not getting any.

          Hope my clarification is crystal clear 😁

            Anonymous, 20 Oct 2023Pls about Nokia G42 5GAs you have asked for, Nokia G42 5G is a good mobile for its specs. If you can lay your hands on it and use it (either your friend's or a demonstration piece of a dealer) to check for yourself about its display and performance, you can assure for yourself about whether you like it or not. If you like it, simply go for it. But, this is not a gaming device. Also try to get the 8GB-256GB variant. Nokia mobiles are really appreciable for its Stock Android and bloat free UI. Also, you'll not experience any annoying ads. If you like the display and its performance, this is the best mobile you can get for its asking price.

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              • 20 Oct 2023

              Pls about Nokia G42 5G

                Needavice, 17 Oct 2023I need advice. I have choice to get either nokia g42 (sd 48... moreAlso have a look at the Samsung A24

                  Minu, 18 Oct 2023I believe you mentioned about Android "version upgrade... moreMay I request you to explain the difference in detail. I don't feel shy to say that I don't know something.

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                    • 18 Oct 2023

                    Subramanian CN, 18 Oct 2023Yeah true. I am sorry if my suggestion made you feel that I... moreI believe you mentioned about Android "version upgrades", not Android updates, as they are two different things.
                    This is a very common context error, as most people use the term interchangeably to the point that it becomes confusing. Your point does make sense now 😄

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                      • 18 Oct 2023

                      Needavice, 17 Oct 2023I need advice. I have choice to get either nokia g42 (sd 48... moreNokia G42.

                      Motorola is ok but their software support is dramatic, only for that reason alone I would go for the Nokia.

                      Besides, with easy repair of the phone itself I say Nokia is a much better option.

                        Minu, 18 Oct 2023Poor software support takes a toll on the user experience a... moreYeah true. I am sorry if my suggestion made you feel that I defend some brand. To be honest, I don't defend any brand because, defending a brand amounts to defending a corporate and I do not want to be one at any time in my life. I just stated my preference, as the person requested readers here to choose one from HIS LIST OF TWO and not some other brand. I think my choice is right. Also, my messages here are just only about what I know and my preferences and NOT ALL. If price is not a criteria, then he/she may choose Nokia G42 8GB, 256GB variant because, its display is Good. I think HMD has started to employ good displays now, at least for this higher memory variant. But, still, it is not a FHD display. To be precise and honest, anyone may choose any brand as they like. Just use it and if you like it, stick to it or go for another. This is the game which every corporate wants us to play at least for their own benefits.

                        For your information, in my previous message, I talked only about Android updates and NOT about other updates like Security updates and Bug fixation updates because, the last two are really necessary. Now, coming to Android updates, I don't believe in it just because, it deteriorates performance most of the time. Any Android version will support most of the apps., in the Play Store for nearly 4 years or as long as the life of a mobile. New Android updates just incorporates new gimmicks (as long as, no changes are made to its core) and nothing more (as far as my requirements are concerned) and personally, I am ready to sacrifice those gimmicks, as long as the Android version in my mobile supports all the apps., I require. This are just my personal preferences and requirements which I share with the readers here. If you like it, you may consider it. If not, please ignore everything I've said because, what can you do if I am lying. It is always too difficult to be True all the time because, it is too difficult to be too Good. If something is too Good then everyone would say that it is too Good to be True. Hence, there is nothing which is too Good. Good Luck.

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                          • 18 Oct 2023

                          Needavice, 17 Oct 2023I need advice. I have choice to get either nokia g42 (sd 48... moreIt's your choice. I can recommend Lenovo because they're becoming more competitive than BBK (Oppo, Vivo, Realme) and Wingtech (Samsung), but Nokia holds up well in long term use without having too much repairs.
                          I've never replaced nor needed to replace the battery yet in my Nokia 8, even if it turns nearly 7 years.

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                            • 18 Oct 2023

                            Subramanian CN, 17 Oct 2023Go for Moto G54. Just compare its specs with Nokia G42 in G... morePoor software support takes a toll on the user experience as well.
                            I used a Samsung Galaxy J3 until the start of the pandemic, which didn't receive any updates, apart from 2 cumulative updates and 4 security patches within 2 years of purchase, that only added bloatware from Hancom, Microsoft and Amazon.
                            Even though it was a capable low end phone with an ancient Cortex-A7 CPU and Android 5.1.1, it had bugs such as poor GPS positioning and the inability to use 4G LTE most of the time due to connectivity issues in J series devices, despite having the ability to do so. Those were never addressed by Samsung.
                            I think updates are mandatory, but still, too much is never good.
                            It's upto the user to decide what they want to purchase since they know their priorities better than what we suggest, and I wouldn't go too far to defend any brand, even if I support them.

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                              • 17 Oct 2023

                              Needavice, 17 Oct 2023I need advice. I have choice to get either nokia g42 (sd 48... moreGet 77

                                Needavice, 17 Oct 2023I need advice. I have choice to get either nokia g42 (sd 48... moreGo for Moto G54. Just compare its specs with Nokia G42 in GSMarena.

                                Moto G54 has a better and FHD display, more RAM, more internal memory, more battery capacity and a better ultrawide and self camera though both the processors are not meant for heavy gaming. Though Nokia G42 will receive one more Android update compared to Moto G54, still, I prefer Moto G54 over Nokia G42 because, I don't believe in software updates. To be precise, I always prefer Android mobiles which will receive no Android updates

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                                  • 17 Oct 2023

                                  I need advice. I have choice to get either nokia g42 (sd 480+, 4gm ram 128gb storage)

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                                  moto g54 (dimensity 7020, 8gb ram 256gb storage).

                                  Both priced same in my country.

                                  What should i get? Both have nice 6.5 inch screen and design that i like. I need mainly for occasional gaming, phone calls, messaging, insta. I also like long battery life

                                    Worst ips lcd amd useless 720p display.

                                      It is actually an 8GB variant, the marketing says 16GB but this is misleading because it is simply up to 8GB virtual RAM.

                                      The Indian variants lack an ecompass and only support limited 5G bands, and the repairability status and availability of parts is not clear in India.

                                      6GB RAM should be plenty for a device running on the 480+ chipset, I have the XR20 which uses the 480 with the same amount of RAM and performance is more than good enough.

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                                        • 15 Oct 2023

                                        Anonymous, 13 Oct 2023So unfair that nokia are releasing a special edition g42 wi... moreNot only Nokia, Motorola do this too and it takes the P1ss!

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