Smartphone buyer's guide: Mid-2019 edition

14 June 2019


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Kangal, 15 Jun 2019Not to mention that it takes a couple months, after a phone... moreand how about this ?!

ASUS is sending the ZenFone 6 to developers from TWRP, LineageOS, and more
https://www.xda-developers.com/asus-zenfone-6-custom-rom-twrp-lineageos/

10 pcs free ZF6 (ASUS 6z) landed by developers earlier.

Arnova GCam port already available ...

Source codes and unlock tool were available, than the phone launched.

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    • Anonymous
    • Hx4
    • 15 Jun 2019

    No smaller phones category?

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      • JxF
      • 15 Jun 2019

      WANT
      SMALL
      ANDROID
      PHONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

      With, SD Card Slot, USB-C, FPR on front, not super heavy, Good camera, Good batterylife.

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        • Anonymous
        • Njq
        • 15 Jun 2019

        Anonymous, 15 Jun 2019What ? Camera phone no. Xperia 1?The camera is not good enough

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          • Anonymous
          • 0xU
          • 15 Jun 2019

          Gsmarena team knows nothing about durability. Plastic phones are more burable to drops, because of the plastics nature to bend and break at holding points. Lcds are also more durable since oleds still have that burn in design flaw(also don't bs me while using a stock android rom, my i9300 had burn in at the top even though i switched to full screen mode after 6months of owning it). Selfie cameras are also a plauge, specially the ones with mechanics involved. Zenfone 6 is good, but it's fragile af and suited for the real world.

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            • Anonymous
            • m%5
            • 15 Jun 2019

            Kingslayer, 15 Jun 2019The best smartphone to me is the one I already have: Google... moreIt runs android, so its not a good device.

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              • L1w
              • 15 Jun 2019

              Using Samsung A50 for 2months. Really a Solid midranger. UD finger print sensor improved after last update. Only thing i am missing is a dedicated night mode for camera.

                Using 3rd party camera app or pure raw on Xperia 1 should give the best results. Shame that with today's trend is cheap price and big 48mp package more interesting. Mi9t and honor20pro are the brightest examples. Under display fps, no notch/bezel with pop out camera and more is what they got for 1/2 or 1/3 price

                  At entry level, Redmi Go and Nokia 2.1 are solid ones. Better than Real me and nearly half its rates. Redmi 7a is another one in line.

                    rog phone in 2019 is waste of money

                      Kangal, 15 Jun 2019Not to mention that it takes a couple months, after a phone... moreNot to mention that right now, it's stupid to buy a new phone as now we're seeing some new stuff finally

                        Whackcar, 14 Jun 2019I'd say right now is probably not a great time to buy a new... moreI feel like at the end of year is the best time, around the holidays. Good deals, and everything is released

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                          • Anonymous
                          • KS2
                          • 15 Jun 2019

                          Oppaii, 14 Jun 2019They complain that the Redmi 7 doesn't have NFC and yet the... moreI thought Nokia 8.1, galaxy a70 would be there in allrounder section. Expected s10 line up, Nokia 9, iphone xs duo to be listed in camera phone. Expected iphone XS, Max in flagship.
                          Surprised to see RN7 in camera phone.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • PE3
                            • 15 Jun 2019

                            What ? Camera phone no. Xperia 1?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • YQW
                              • 15 Jun 2019

                              It's funny that you created a separate segment for gaming phones but mention "gaming aesthetics are not for everyone" as their cons. That's what differentiate gaming phones from flagships

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Kg%
                                • 15 Jun 2019

                                Will never buy a straigh up trash like the Reno lineup.

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                                  • 15 Jun 2019

                                  You haven't mentioned Note 9 or XS...

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                                    • 15 Jun 2019

                                    Kangal, 15 Jun 2019Not to mention that it takes a couple months, after a phone... moreBeing an early adopter in this time and age is probably not a good thing with all the upcoming tech innovations like foldable phones, see the Galaxy Fold or the postponed Mate X.

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                                      • 15 Jun 2019

                                      AnonD-763241, 14 Jun 2019Hey wait!!! where is the fastest phone.......iphone xs. ... moreBecause it is impossible to recommend a phone that costs over 1100 euro and has basically the same features as a 150 euro Nokia 5.1 plus, but lacking a fingerprint scanner or USB type C and a headphone jack.

                                        Good to see they did not include any overpriced Apple iTrash in this Buyer's Guide. Faith in humanity restored.

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