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Man with mostauche, 03 Nov 2023Plastic is superior than those metal frame phones. And its ... moreThe hot af metal frame dissipates heat better, while plastic traps it. If you are seriously gaming on a phone, no reason to prefer plastic. Its not like the metal will burn you, especially if you have a case.

Can you show sources for your claims of better signal reception?

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    • Man with mostauche
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    • 03 Nov 2023

    Plastic is superior than those metal frame phones. And its not like the plastic like in a chair, its a strong plastic you see on those motorcycle helmets. Basically in terms of strength, plastic frame durable as F.
    Plastic frame also handle heat way better than metal frame. While metal frame feels cool when not use, but during gaming when the temp are rising, metal frame gets hot as F unlike plastic.
    Plastic frame recieves way better signal than metal frame. Thats why you see plastic "antenna" band on those iphones just to get better signal. Better signal but doesnt compare to plastic frame when we are talking about signal strength.
    Weight. Lighter phone is always better than heavy. If you drop a heavy phone, chances are the glass screen will crack. Lighter phone is more durable pound for pound wise.
    Price. Plastic is always cheaper and better.

    The only advantage I can think of metal frame phone is the 'premium' quality feeling. However, in every criteria plastic phone is better.

    -sincerely, a Indian phone reviewer who has a ton of phone.

      DarlingYext, 02 Nov 2023As if you needed to be strong to handle phones that weigh l... moreFitness dumbbells also dont weight a lot the small ones so phone just helps you out

        Mediatek sux, 02 Nov 2023Nah, just that his right hand is really jacked up.As if you needed to be strong to handle phones that weigh little over 200g..

          JimmyTheGreatest, 31 Oct 2023Are you a bodybuilder or what...Nah, just that his right hand is really jacked up.

            JimmyTheGreatest, 31 Oct 2023Are you a bodybuilder or what...The interesting, or I guess underwhelming part is that I'm a small guy with fairly small hands and I love one-hand typing on my 7 inch, 80mm wide vivo, then again sometimes it does feel risky, so I have to type with two hands, but I can one hand it as well if I want to.

              DarlingYext, 31 Oct 2023It's specifically because it's softer and lighter... moreAre you a bodybuilder or what...

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                • Anonymous
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                • 31 Oct 2023

                JimmyTheGreatest, 31 Oct 2023It's good that you own several brands/models, because ... moreExactly!
                https://www.androidauthority.com/photographer-phone-camera-quality-3330606/

                  Spanky, 31 Oct 2023I actually prefer plastic frames and it is something I take... moreIt's specifically because it's softer and lighter is why I dislike plastic frames. I prefer heavy phones so I know for sure I have it on me, I know exactly where it is, and when I'm holding it, it has a substantial feel. However I can completely understand why some prefer the exact opposite, but when I'm holding a lightweight phone, so under 190g, it just feels like I'm holding basically nothing.

                    DarlingYext, 31 Oct 2023I know you said disregard the camera, but let's just s... moreI actually prefer plastic frames and it is something I take into consideration when buying a phone. If it has a metal frame, I will not buy it. I never understood what is the big deal with the metal frames. Not only is plastic softer, more pleasant to the touch, but it is also lighter, which is another important factor for me. I will never understand why some people prefer heavy phones, as if the increased weight gives them some sort of added value.

                      JimmyTheGreatest, 31 Oct 2023It's good that you own several brands/models, because ... moreI am even worse then you on using a camera on a phone.
                      I actually use the phone camera very rarely and even then for like take a picture of some product in shop to read the tiny text of description and use the camera as magnification and i need to take a picture as my hand shake so i cant read by just magnifying the camera to see whats written. Oh yeah once a month i take pictures of hot and cold water to see the numbers that i need to report and then pay for,

                        JimmyTheGreatest, 31 Oct 2023It's good that you own several brands/models, because ... moreI know you said disregard the camera, but let's just start with that anyways so I can disregard it later. Periscope zoom, or any zoom lens, but mostly multiple ( 2 zoom lenses ) is what I really do miss, even so I still go back to my Infinix phones for their vibe, as at this point that's what I chase when it comes to my phones, a vibe.

                        So let's disregard the cameras.

                        The big thing is the aluminum frame, I know, I know people put their phones in cases, well so do I, I mostly use the included case with my phones, as most of them come with one. The X Note comes with a case that doesn't cover the sides, which I love, there is no need to cover them if they are made out of aluminum. This ties directly into the next thing I've noticed, while Infinix phones are built pretty well and so are Xiaomi and most other midrangers, but flagships are just that much nicer when it comes to build quality.

                        The thing is most of the stuff I miss from my flagships aren't essential, but since I can have a flagship and I mean I do have some, I do notice these tiny differences.

                          Anonymous, 31 Oct 2023Good news, folks. HyperOS is coming to our phones next quarter!It was expected anyways to come with the Android 14 update something in the end of November or at latest start of next year.

                            DarlingYext, 31 Oct 2023Can you buy them in the EU? I've neither heard of nor ... moreIt's good that you own several brands/models, because it facilitates benchmarking and increases insight.

                            I know literally nothing about camera/photography. If you could please disregard the camera department for a moment, what are those "entirely complete set of features" you alluded to. I mean what did you find in the high-end flagships that you cannot find in your current midrangers (Infinix)?

                            The cameras in my Poco phones have a ton of settings/features. I don't even know what they mean, let alone how to using them. I just resort to the default settings instead, out of laziness actually. One of the very few photos I took in a forest while I was drunk, accidentally won a prize, I'm NOT joking. I did NOT post process the image, I don't even know how to do it. Even several professional photographers were impressed and refused to believe me when I said that I coincidentally took the photo with my Poco F3. That's the main reason why I get irritated when people constantly nag about the camera in Poco phones. If you don't know how to shoot a subject and at what angle, why put the blame on an innocent camera!!

                            I use less than 50% of all the features/settings in my F3/X4 GT/F5 and I'm more than happy with it. I take less than 20 pictures per month of things I need to temporarily remember, because I don't carry pen and paper anymore. Ok, I might occasionally shoot a lake, to capture a beautiful light reflection, or a tree, to capture the beautiful Autumn colors now, but that's really it. I do it for fun, and I'm not going to pay twice as much for an expensive flagship, only to take a picture of the opening hours of a restaurant.

                            I know several professional photographers, both friends and former coworkers. The lenses they mount on their cameras can be one meter long. They would never ever use a phone to shoot subjects when they are on a paid assignment, not even privately actually, to my surprise. They even frown at me when I ask them to check a photo that I took with my Poco phones.

                            If you're a hobby photographer, the camera in the Poco phones have all the bells and whistles you need. I only use the default settings, but if you like/want to modify/tweak the settings, you can take stunning pictures. However, If you want to take it to the next level, then you can install one of those freely available professional camera apps for Android.

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                              • Anonymous
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                              • 31 Oct 2023

                              Good news, folks. HyperOS is coming to our phones next quarter!

                                JimmyTheGreatest, 31 Oct 2023Can you buy them in the EU? I've neither heard of nor ... moreCan you buy them in the EU? I've neither heard of nor seen anyone owning these brands.

                                Well, at the very least in Hungary, yes you can buy some of them, not many, but some models. There is a website called Alza that sells them, for example the Note 30 Pro, Note 30 VIP and even the Zero Ultra and last year, they were even selling the Tecno Camon 18 Premier. I bought 2 Zero Ultra from them ( each color ), the Variable Gold Note 30 Pro and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier. They don't sell Tecno phones anymore, so I assume Infinix sold better here, and I've seen a handful of people with them, but yeah not a lot.

                                "Even Xiaomi is relatively new in my country.."

                                Xiaomi is actually very popular here at this point.

                                On the other hand, I'm not afraid to order phones from outside of my country. I have my daily driver duo (the 2 phones I mostly switch between) from China and the other from India. One is the vivo X Note and the other is the Infinix Zero 30.

                                "I honestly don't understand why people think/feel those phones are so premium and why they're willing to pay twice as much to own them??"

                                At first I didn't understand either, but now that I'm switching between midrange phones and flagship I got it. It's the in-hand feel mostly, but also to have an entirely complete set of features you still have to get a flagship.

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                                  • Anonymous
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                                  • 31 Oct 2023

                                  Anonymous, 23 Oct 2023Guess so, only reason I wanna get the poco f5 is because of... morepoco has ip53, realme has no official certification.
                                  poco has gorilla glass 5, realme doesn't have any official rating.
                                  poco has OIS in main lens, realme doesn't.
                                  poco has better ultrawide (120⁰), than realme (112⁰)

                                    DarlingYext, 31 Oct 2023That's because those are budget phones, I have some of... moreCan you buy them in the EU? I've neither heard of nor seen anyone owning these brands. Even Xiaomi is relatively new in my country, only nerds and technically savvy people knew about it and imported it. Now they're readily available in many shops.

                                    I've been using Xiaomi phones for ages and I LOVE them. They're addictive in a way, mainly because of their raw power. Believe it or not, F3/X4 GT/F5 are even sexy and elegant actually... However, it's unwise to rely on a single brand/platform/OS/skin, it's like putting all your eggs in one basket. Diversity, in and by itself, increases safety/security.

                                    Sometimes I drop in phone shops in a mall nearby, just to check out and play a little with all the high-end flagships. I honestly don't understand why people think/feel those phones are so premium and why they're willing to pay twice as much to own them?? Ok, they get a few more pixels here and there, but so what... Isn't it better to just buy a decent camera instead, because you don't have to update/upgrade/charge it all the time, and it is way less susceptible to malware attack. You buy one good camera and you have it for the rest of your life. You don't have to buy a new one every two years, because the battery is replaceable.

                                    Xiaomi phones have become a little pricey recently, so I'm checking the phone market now and preparing for my next year's purchase. I don't care about brands and there are very good phones in the pipeline now. But due to my Xiaomi addiction, I might unfortunately end up buying the upcoming F6. I just hope Xiaomi bring back the FM radio and won't remove the 3.5mm jack from the future F-series, it's actually one of the main reasons why people chose the current F5. I use the 3.5mm jack to connect stereo speakers to my phone, very handy and functional, specially if you live in a small apartment.

                                    I have a feeling Xiaomi might put Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in F6, because the price of this powerful CPU will certainly drop by next year, specially now that more and more people are discovering Dimensity. Next year will be a bloodbath for phone manufacturers...

                                      pl2rts, 31 Oct 2023Nope no experience what so ever with them. I dont think my ... moreThat's because those are budget phones, I have some of their models and they are all great, not bad brands at all, altough I prefer Infinix over Tecno.

                                        DarlingYext, 30 Oct 2023"You can also see eye candy designs on brands like Inf... moreNope no experience what so ever with them. I dont think my country even have these for sale. Totally unknown brands for me just like a lot more out there that have mostly low end specs or the lower end middle class like G99 or D810

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