Author Topic: What mobile phone? (Read 868846 times)

pazcom · « **Reply #8200 on:** July 1, 2021, 12:45:24 am »

Got an oppo X2 lite a few months ago. Got to say it's a great phone for the price.
5G enabled
Fast but not wireless charging
3.5m headphone socket
128gb memory, but not expandable
Decent cameras all round
Regular updates, not sure if it's via virgin or direct from oppo.

ToneLa · « **Reply #8201 on:** July 1, 2021, 09:19:20 am »

Quote from: paulrazor on June 10, 2021, 09:47:56 am

bought this

only bug i have with it is spotify constantly showing up on the lockscreen even after you shut it down or swipe it away

its a bit annoying

the finger print is shit too

but great battery/camera

charges super fast too. In a weird way i think ill save on electricity. instead of charging my phone 3 hours a day itll be about 45 mins tops

I am LATE but that notification shade bug has been sorted on latest

I don't use the fingerprint reader in this Wfh era but apparently it's had some software updates. YMMV, hope it steadies for ya

The camera app has a Pro mode. It's great. Absolutely love the manual settings. Sets your photos apart from every other camera phone user

Phil M · « **Reply #8202 on:** July 1, 2021, 09:33:26 am »

Getting quite disillusioned with the Samsung S10, constantly charging it without it being in heavy use, I close apps and use one of those recommended 'clean up' tools to keep it running well.
Maybe it's just one of those things like with iphones a few years ago where they deliberately slow down after a year or so (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51413724).
Going to consider other brands when it's time to upgrade.

pazcom · « **Reply #8203 on:** July 1, 2021, 10:27:40 am »

Quote from: Phil M on July 1, 2021, 09:33:26 am

Getting quite disillusioned with the Samsung S10, constantly charging it without it being in heavy use, I close apps and use one of those recommended 'clean up' tools to keep it running well.
Maybe it's just one of those things like with iphones a few years ago where they deliberately slow down after a year or so (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51413724).
Going to consider other brands when it's time to upgrade.

I've only ever upgraded phones due to battery issues. I loved my Nokia 8 but the charing port started to play up and was having to charge the phone before it hit 50% as it didn't seem to want to charge when lower than that. I think most phones now have a clean up app within them which allows you to clear cache, delete duplicate photos etc. I would say those clean up apps just take up space not needed.

As mentioned in posts above I've now got an Oppo phone - its great for the price.

paulrazor · « **Reply #8204 on:** July 1, 2021, 04:18:26 pm »

Quote from: ToneLa on July 1, 2021, 09:19:20 am

I am LATE but that notification shade bug has been sorted on latest

I don't use the fingerprint reader in this Wfh era but apparently it's had some software updates. YMMV, hope it steadies for ya

The camera app has a Pro mode. It's great. Absolutely love the manual settings. Sets your photos apart from every other camera phone user

havent seen the update yet

ToneLa · « **Reply #8205 on:** July 1, 2021, 05:50:13 pm »

Quote from: paulrazor on July 1, 2021, 04:18:26 pm

havent seen the update yet

Hmm, bit odd. But I'm rooted on Xiaomi.eu and fixed for me

It is part of Xiaomi's firmware for sure. Hopefully sooner rather than later

BTW it ain't cheap but the wireless charger is amazing

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #8206 on:** July 1, 2021, 10:59:42 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on July 1, 2021, 09:33:26 am

Getting quite disillusioned with the Samsung S10, constantly charging it without it being in heavy use, I close apps and use one of those recommended 'clean up' tools to keep it running well.
Maybe it's just one of those things like with iphones a few years ago where they deliberately slow down after a year or so (https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-51413724).
Going to consider other brands when it's time to upgrade.

S10 is getting on a bit now. I use an A71, great phone with excellent battery life. Camera is shite though, not bothered as I rarely use it. Another option is the S20 FE, similar specs but crisper screen, faster processor and better camera.

paulrazor · « **Reply #8207 on:** July 2, 2021, 03:11:56 pm »

Quote from: ToneLa on July 1, 2021, 05:50:13 pm

Hmm, bit odd. But I'm rooted on Xiaomi.eu and fixed for me

It is part of Xiaomi's firmware for sure. Hopefully sooner rather than later

BTW it ain't cheap but the wireless charger is amazing

sound thanks

ill keep an eye out for both

i currently use the charger it came with. Anker i think was the brand. VERY fast. I was going to buy a spare and i will eventually but rather stupidly most of the time the cable isnt included

ToneLa · « **Reply #8208 on:** July 3, 2021, 12:21:39 am »

Quote from: paulrazor on July 2, 2021, 03:11:56 pm

sound thanks

ill keep an eye out for both

i currently use the charger it came with. Anker i think was the brand. VERY fast. I was going to buy a spare and i will eventually but rather stupidly most of the time the cable isnt included

Do you have an Updater app? worth checking that

I got my charger (and the phone itself mind you!) from Liaow.com - great service and works out a bit cheaper sometimes
https://liaow.com/xiaomi-10-wireless-charger-55w.html

Takes about 40 minutes to charge on this? I have it next to me as I work from home. It's great. You just plug the charger you already have into the back of it (and if you're really in a rush you can just unplug it!)

The thing about this phone is it's two batteries - graphene coated - so in theory may last longer. Here I am a year later and I'm still getting easily over a day (full 24hr) use. I stream music a lot and take photos of the budgie.

Xiaomi are really making great strides in charging technology.

paulrazor · « **Reply #8209 on:** July 3, 2021, 08:45:26 am »

They are great phones. Price wise too.

If apple or Samsung made this it would be 3 times the price

paulrazor · « **Reply #8210 on:** July 5, 2021, 09:38:15 am »

Tonela

Spotify issue seems to have solved without me doing anything. Cheers lad

Anyway yeah again, camera is fantastic. The colour detail is incredible.

You could nearly do professional photography out of it

ToneLa · « **Reply #8211 on:** July 5, 2021, 10:39:08 am »

Quote from: paulrazor on July 5, 2021, 09:38:15 am

Tonela

Spotify issue seems to have solved without me doing anything. Cheers lad

Anyway yeah again, camera is fantastic. The colour detail is incredible.

You could nearly do professional photography out of it

Great stuff! Stupid bug but Xiaomi are decent at fixing em.

Yeah, the Xiaomi camera pro mode is incredible.. Manual everything. And the ultra wide screen lens is rude!

royhendo · « **Reply #8212 on:** July 16, 2021, 11:28:58 am »

Sorry for parachuting in, but are any of these Xiaomi phones a larger form factor like the iPhone Plus variants?

MBL? · « **Reply #8213 on:** July 18, 2021, 02:16:28 am »

Quote from: royhendo on July 16, 2021, 11:28:58 am

Sorry for parachuting in, but are any of these Xiaomi phones a larger form factor like the iPhone Plus variants?

A mi11 is slightly bigger than a 12 pro max.

royhendo · « **Reply #8214 on:** July 18, 2021, 04:23:43 pm »

Ta mate - am not sure what to do as I’ve had my iPhone 6 Plus for longer than I can remember. I have grown to loathe apple though.

ToneLa · « **Reply #8215 on:** July 18, 2021, 06:52:34 pm »

Make the leap away from the walled garden. You get more bang for your buck with Android. With Xiaomi, absolutely - even if the more recent flagships are as pricey

Biggest hustle in tech right now: Apple is seen as "the best" but also it's lowest common denominator

Yer Xiaomis, yer Onepluses - you won't go back to Apple. I didn't

MBL? · « **Reply #8216 on:** July 18, 2021, 08:22:08 pm »

Quote from: royhendo on July 18, 2021, 04:23:43 pm

Ta mate - am not sure what to do as I’ve had my iPhone 6 Plus for longer than I can remember. I have grown to loathe apple though.

Those are actually not that big, 5.5 inch display although big bezels. It would be hard to find an android phone smaller than that and the ones that are just over 6 inch screens will have a smaller body because bezels are so small these days.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #8217 on:** July 18, 2021, 09:52:47 pm »

Quote from: ToneLa on July 18, 2021, 06:52:34 pm

Yer Xiaomis, yer Onepluses - you won't go back to Apple. I didn't

I also think it also probably has something to do with the way Apple has designed its ecosystem.

Migration from Android to Apple is seamless. But the other way is a bitch. It's almost like one-way traffic.

But your general point I agree. You do get more value with Android than Apple.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #8218 on:** July 19, 2021, 08:26:20 am »

Quote from: ToneLa on July 18, 2021, 06:52:34 pm

Make the leap away from the walled garden. You get more bang for your buck with Android. With Xiaomi, absolutely - even if the more recent flagships are as pricey

Biggest hustle in tech right now: Apple is seen as "the best" but also it's lowest common denominator

Yer Xiaomis, yer Onepluses - you won't go back to Apple. I didn't

I used Xiaomi and Oneplus. I went back to Apple (I also have a Pixel 5). The long-term support is second to none. I'm running IOS 15 beta on an iphone SE from 2016 !! The bang for your buck thing isn't as straight forward either, not when you have to buy a device more often or run an older OS. Personally, the walled garden means very little to me. I have an iPad I barely use and run Linux on my laptop, it's not like I'm tied into any eco-system, barring Apple Music, I haven't paid them a penny since buying the phone.

MBL? · « **Reply #8219 on:** July 19, 2021, 09:38:04 pm »

Was thinking of moving back to iPhone after years on android. Only thing stopping me is the car I’m getting has android auto and CarPlay but google maps on android is supposed to be far better. Also they are more expensive and I’m really not a fan of those notches, can’t believe they still have them. On the plus side is the longevity of updates and that they seem to take the users privacy more seriously than google.

smicer07 · « **Reply #8220 on:** July 24, 2021, 02:13:44 pm »

Well my Poco F2 has stopped charging. Any recommendations for a similar phone but more recent ? Cheers!

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #8221 on:** July 25, 2021, 09:50:05 am »

I got a Redmi Note 10s in the 1st week of June and I have been loving it so far.

Costes 230 euros and the battery lasts a day and a half for my usage. Charges from 10 to 100 in about an hour 15 mins when I turn off all auxiliaries like data and wifi and bluetooth.

Check out the features if you can and compare them with the 10 pro. Highly recommended.

AndyInVA · « **Reply #8222 on:** August 13, 2021, 01:34:48 am »

My current apple 10 is paid off and i need to switch carriers next month. Looking to get the new iPhone 13. I’m pretty much stuck on apple and accept that other phones are probably better for less but seem stuck in the apple world. Haven’t been excited about a phone in ages as the changes are very incremental. But weirdly like the idea of having a new phone on day 1.

adruk87 · « **Reply #8223 on:** August 13, 2021, 11:09:05 pm »

Could be the first time in a long while I don't opt for an upgrade phone, contracts up and I've got a Galaxy Note 9 and it's great. Plus all the new phone deals seem extortionate.

Probably just go down to 10 a month sim only for 12 months and see, Vodafone through the app want me to take a £40 contract with no new phone

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #8224 on:** August 14, 2021, 01:46:09 pm »

Quote from: adruk87 on August 13, 2021, 11:09:05 pm

Could be the first time in a long while I don't opt for an upgrade phone, contracts up and I've got a Galaxy Note 9 and it's great. Plus all the new phone deals seem extortionate.

Probably just go down to 10 a month sim only for 12 months and see, Vodafone through the app want me to take a £40 contract with no new phone

Have a look at Tesco mobile mate,I've been with them for years now and you can double your club card points to pay for it.

paulrazor · « **Reply #8225 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:17:17 am »

Quote from: paulrazor on May 27, 2021, 03:49:09 pm

considering this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-Pro-Smartphone/dp/B08XM1ZJQ8/ref=sr_1_3?adgrpid=87048103403&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1t7m243n8AIVTe7tCh1K5AjeEAAYAiAAEgJ7T_D_BwE&hvadid=407594927185&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1007850&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18188874078391681085&hvtargid=kwd-651467410069&hydadcr=28462_1767100&keywords=xiaomi+redmi+note+10+pro&qid=1622023861&sr=8-3

back to this. have the phone a couple of months now

lately i have noticed when i go to bed i turn off wifi, bluetooth, mobile data etc

no usually the phone only uses about 3% while i sleep. Its now about 15% even though i dont touch it.

I wonder is it the automatic brightness? I have turned off a lot of permissions and display options but no joy. Hopefully a bug they can fix soon like the spotify issue where it constantly showed up in the lockscreen

ToneLa · « **Reply #8226 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:28:31 am »

Not saying its a solution - that does sound like a lot of drain - but why don't you try scheduled power off / on if you're turning connectivity off anyway?

(I used to be para about turning my phone off at night, but set it to turn off at 1am and on at half 6 - it would still get anything you needed, texts, WhatsApp etc and to be honest I wouldn't want to actually use the phone if I woke up at 4am anyway)

If you have the option it'll be in Security

paulrazor · « **Reply #8227 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:42:16 am »

yeah i have that option but i dont really want too on the off chance i ever get a call during the night with an emergency

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #8228 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:44:35 am »

Always on display consumes a lot of power

paulrazor · « **Reply #8229 on:** August 16, 2021, 10:54:11 am »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on August 16, 2021, 10:44:35 am

Always on display consumes a lot of power

have that turned off

im going to try turning off auto brightness as i dont know if thats working in the backround

am going to try dark mode and see if i like it

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #8230 on:** August 16, 2021, 11:15:18 am »

Is the backup sloted for midnight?
Google drive, whatsapp and the likes...

EDIT: Just seeing that the essentials are turned off.

I have the Redmi Note 10s. I made the backup at 1800 hours. That way, when I put it for charge, it is already done backing up. And overnight, the 3% drain that you said, happens. Even I get 3-4%.

paulrazor · « **Reply #8231 on:** August 16, 2021, 12:15:57 pm »

backup for whatsapp is once a month

paulrazor · « **Reply #8232 on:** August 17, 2021, 08:07:03 am »

same again today i am afraid

16% used over night without the damn thing been touched

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #8233 on:** August 17, 2021, 12:06:41 pm »

It has to be either an app you don't know that's running in the background somehow or an issue with the battery itself.

Since you've pretty much tried everything else, I'd say try a factory reset and only install apps that you absolutely can't do without and then see how much it drains overnight.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #8234 on:** August 17, 2021, 12:12:08 pm »

Download avast,it has a boost ram function that shuts all the other apps down.

Might not make a difference but it's worth a try.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #8235 on:** August 17, 2021, 01:58:56 pm »

Do you have google assistant and instagram and the likes?

paulrazor · « **Reply #8236 on:** August 17, 2021, 02:04:13 pm »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on August 17, 2021, 01:58:56 pm

Do you have google assistant and instagram and the likes?

yes

There is a fix battery issue section in battery and performance which suggests which apps to close to save battery. thats my next move along with avast which is what WAP suggested

looked on youtube but no help plus most videos werent in english

ToneLa · « **Reply #8237 on:** August 17, 2021, 04:29:51 pm »

You should have a way to see battery drain.

Security > battery probably

I have a little graph that shows what's using battery and by what percentage

If you want to keep calls on does it have Ultra Battery Saver mode like other Xiaomis?

That'll disable stuff you can't get to yourself and can have it on / off at certain hours

This is part of why I root though. Control

paulrazor · « **Reply #8238 on:** August 18, 2021, 10:29:07 am »

Quote from: ToneLa on August 17, 2021, 04:29:51 pm

You should have a way to see battery drain.

Security > battery probably

I have a little graph that shows what's using battery and by what percentage

If you want to keep calls on does it have Ultra Battery Saver mode like other Xiaomis?

That'll disable stuff you can't get to yourself and can have it on / off at certain hours

This is part of why I root though. Control

yep i think ill be doing that next

groundhog day. Great phone and battery is ok normally but shouldnt be losing 16% over night

there was an update this morning so hopefully that helps.

charge it every morning for about 45-50 mins and that is it full and ready for the day

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #8239 on:** August 18, 2021, 10:48:58 am »

I am genuinely surprised about that mate.

You have the Note 10 pro. I have the Note 10s. I wouldnt assume anything more than 3-4% if I was asked to guess.

I do these things...

All apps have 4 modes in its background battery settings.

1. No restrictions
2. Battery saver
3. Restrict background apps
4. Restrict background activity

All my apps have either 3 or 4. I think only whatsapp has 2. Maybe see if that plays a role?!?