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Hi guys,

already posted some msg here and there !

 

I'm going to change my phone, I used to have a S2 for 2 years when it suddently started to overheat and changing battery or checking solution on internet didn't work ! I'm using for almost 10month now a samsung ace ! And I can't stand that anymore !

 

I'm not sure yet what I want but i was looking between Zenphone2 / 1+2 / moto X style, and i'm not sure which one to pick yet, the only thing i'm "sad" is the not quickcharge feature for 1+2 but it's not a big deal ! Do you have any advice on which one I should take or other phones I could take a look at ? I'm not in a hurry since I'm actually abroad and don't use phone here !

 

Thanks a lot

Manuel

 

 

 

ps : sorry for mistakes in my post, english is not my native language !

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Oppo R7 Plus.

 

I dno, I think you need to narrow down what you want in a phone.

 

Do you want the biggest battery, nice 6" screen, dual SIM/microSD expansion, quick charging? Oppo R7 Plus.

Do you want quick charging, 2.5k screen, front facing speakers, expandable storage, NFC? Motorola Style.

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Okay i'll try to detail a little bit more :

 

I don't want a to big phone (5"5 is already big i think) !

 

I would like (but don't have to) :

-quick charge

-microSD expansion (only if the one is 16gb)

 

I have no use of :

-dual sim

-high quality screen

-NFC

 

at the end of the day, I just want a decent smartphone, Androit one, which looks good and 400€ max !

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The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 64GB is my personal recommendation. It packs a lot of punch and doesn't break the bank.

 

The XPERIA Z3 is also a very solid choice.

 

The OnePlus One is also a solid choice.

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Also, if i have more money, should i consider the LG G4 as the best one ?

 

Yes, you should consider it. But do bear in mind that if it is the best object to someone else it may not be the best one to you.

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Zenfone 2, The battery gets down to about %60 by 9:00pm for me. The bad battery drainage issues that are over hyped are no problem. I have yet to slow down the phone.

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Zenfone 2, The battery gets down to about %60 by 9:00pm for me. The bad battery drainage issues that are over hyped are no problem. I have yet to slow down the phone.

 

The only problem for me about the Zenphone is where the buttons are ! Is it  not too much disturbing ?

Thanks for your answers 

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The only problem for me about the Zenphone is where the buttons are ! Is it  not too much disturbing ?

Thanks for your answers 

 I love the back volume buttons. When I hold the phone, my index finger sits right beside the volume buttons. I dont have to reach to the side for volume control. 

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