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Im looking for a good bang for your buck smartphone with good specs that has an LCD i don't want an oled screen anymore, any recommendations? Thanks
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Thanks. I looked at the V20. Seems comparable to my galaxy S8+ (which i don't like) it only has 4gb or ram like the S8+ I apologize I should have mentioned I'm looking for at least 6gb of ram preferably 8gb. Quade core is decent but octacore is obviously better. And a minimum of 128 internal memory. Any other suggestions?I think the V20 still has LCD but there is potential to have BGA issues on them and the V10s if you are not very handy at hot air soldering/re-BGA then stay away.
Bang for the buck? With LCD?
Moto G Power (2020)
Price: $ 219 New and Unlocked
IPS LCD, 6.4 inch display 1080 X 2300 pixels, Stereo speakers, 3.5 mm Jack, FM Radio, Rear mounted fingerprint sensor, 5000 mAh battery, 64GB 4GB RAM
Motorola phones are close behind Pixel in being near Android. With all Motorola phones you get VoLTE and all the essential Google LLC apps (Calculator, Calendar, Clock, Contacts, Files Manager, Messages, and Photos storage) installed out of the box - without any manufacturer versions of their own. I bought one from Amazon and gave it to my girl friend, she loves it.
Amazon Link
Note: The Moto G Power (2020) is reviewed in the first video, and is compared to the 2021 version in the second video. The 2020 version is superior to the 2021 version. If the phone is listed as Moto G Power without any year, then it may be the Moto G Power for 2021. Among the differences, the 2021 version is only 720p and it only has one speaker. Neither phone has NFC.
Moto G Power (2020)
The specs look good, and the screen, storage, RAM, and price meet your requirements. Personally I would like to see it have stereo speakers, which may or may not be a priority for you.What about this Motorola guys? The Ace 5g...
This one has 128gb storage & 6gb ram & 5g capable. What do you think? Something like this looks hard to beat for the price? I should did deeper into the Motorola brand phones ey?
I briefly researched that model but couldn't figure out storage speed or type .... UFS or eMMC? In this price category it should really be UFS but I notice that when they omit the spec it tends to be the slower eMMC.What about this Motorola guys? The Ace 5g
Look at this on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-b...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
Specs look good? Seems like some of you are hapoy with Motorola. This one has 128gb storage & 6gb ram & 5g capable. What do you think? Something like this looks hard to beat for the price? I should did deeper into the Motorola brand phones ey?
NETWORK | ||
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2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 66 | |
5G bands | 1, 3, 7, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78 *(make sure your carrier support the 5G bands) |
BODY | Dimensions | 168.3 x 74 x 9.7 mm (6.63 x 2.91 x 0.38 in) |
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Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | |
Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
Water-repellent coating |
DISPLAY | Type | LTPS IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10 |
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Size | 6.7 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) |
PLATFORM | OS | Android 10 |
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Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 (7 nm) | |
CPU | Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | |
GPU | Adreno 620 |
MEMORY | Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
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Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | |
UFS 2.1 |
MAIN CAMERA | Quad | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm 5 MP, (macro), AF 2 MP, (depth) |
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Features | Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR | |
Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA | Dual | 16 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (normal), 1.0µm 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
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Features | HDR | |
Video | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND | Loudspeaker | Yes |
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3.5mm jack | Yes |
COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
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Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, LTEEP, SUPL | |
NFC | Yes | |
Radio | FM radio | |
USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
FEATURES | Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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BATTERY | Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
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Yup, nearly every spec is a step above the ace model. If I were looking for 5g at this point in time that model would be near the top of my list.
Maybe find out how many Android upgrades it'll get ? I have a hunch it'll be capped at Android 11. Don't know how important that is to you but It's something to consider in this price bracket imo.
Edit: Have you checked this site yet?
https://gsmarena.com/motorola-phones-4.php
You'll have to dismiss considering the Moto G 5G Plus.Look at this MOTO G 5G PLUS guys it is a bit more expensive in between $350-$400 range but has beefier specs and the screen is huge 6.7 If i could find this for a good deal it might be a winner?
Wow looking at the MOTO G lineup you guys are right, there is some beefy specs here and a few different sub categories of the "moto g" series. I think I want one now lol
I understand what you are saying but I don't see what the issue is? What are the drawbacks to it being European? So the Ace is similar just made for the United States?You'll have to dismiss considering the Moto G 5G Plus.
1. The Moto G 5G Plus is made for European markets, not the United States, which is why you will find it listed on the Motorola.com/we website - and not listed on the Motorola.com/us website.
2. It was originally thought that Motorola would be releasing the Moto G 5G Plus in the United States as the Moto G 5G with lowered specs, but that too is a phone that is made available for European markets. It is likewise listed on the Motorola.com/we website - and not listed on the Motorola.com/us website.
3. The Moto G 5G however made its way into the United States as the Motorola One 5G ACE and is listed on the Motorola.com/us website, Amazon, and Best Buy.
I don't see what the issue is? What are the drawbacks to it being European?
Have you both noticed and carried out the cautionary measure that is on that specs sheet?Yup, nearly every spec is a step above the ace model. If I were looking for 5g at this point in time that model would be near the top of my list.
Ooh the bands could be different. Great info. Yes that dismisses that phone for sure. They don't mention that. Good thing for the forums lol.Have you both noticed and carried out the cautionary measure that is on that specs sheet?
The Moto G 5G Plus was built with 5G radio frequency bands meant for the European region, and as such should be dismissed for 5G consideration if you live in the United States.
View attachment 398370
Compatibility of Motorola G 5G Plus in USA
Go here and scroll through the information > Find the "5G" icons and note the absence of coverage.
Compatibility of Motorola One 5G ACE in USA
Go here and scroll through the information > Find the "5G" icons and note the coverage.
Ooh the bands could be different. Great info. Yes that dismisses that phone for sure. They don't mention that. Good thing for the forums lolHave you both noticed and carried out the cautionary measure that is on that specs sheet?
The Moto G 5G Plus was built with 5G radio frequency bands meant for the European region, and as such should be dismissed for 5G consideration if you live in the United States.
View attachment 398370
Compatibility of Motorola G 5G Plus in USA
Go here and scroll through the information > Find the "5G" icons and note the absence of coverage.
Compatibility of Motorola One 5G ACE in USA
Go here and scroll through the information > Find the "5G" icons and note the coverage.
Snake is right, i had overlooked the fact that different models have different bands / coverage. I don't know which ones apply to your area, but the Ace has a couple of extra bands for North America.
if it were me and i was looking for a phone with your criteria, i'd favor the Ace model unless something else turned up. If you still favor the Plus then you'll have to research what's needed band-wise for your area to see if it's a decent fit.
The LCD vs OLED requirement narrows your choices in the $300-$400 bracket, but i'm sure you knew that already
Edit: you'll get used to the long phones btw. Awkward looking at first but easier in the hand at these new larger screen sizes. There's a setting somewhere that allows games /apps to fill in the screen area around any camera notches. toggle it on and off to see what you prefer. It may be under developer settings, i forget.
Those asian phones you're referring to still have a following here in the US. It seems like their owner's thoughts are ... pick your poison, have the US or a foreign government track you. Personally i don't have any of the facts on this. Some of those phones do have less obtrusive ads baked in just so you're aware.Ooh the bands could be different. Great info. Yes that dismisses that phone for sure. They don't mention that. Good thing for the forums lol
Basically here is what I want I am in California.
5g.
LCD screen [not oled]
Largest screen possible
8gb ram minimum
3.5mm jack
Android OS
128GB main memory
Preferably 16.9
I want a phone that can check these boxes. If you or anyone knows of one, please let me know. It has been so difficult for me to find a good phone. Also there is talk about the phones created for the asian market sold in the U.S are susceptible to being tracked etc so those asian one with the awesome specs are off the table also? Damn good phones are as difficult to find as a good monitor theee days.
You know, the Ace has everything I want except the 6gb or ram, if it were 8gb I would have bought it. One of the main reasons I hate my S8+ (other than the nasty oled burned in screen) is because of the tiny amount of ram at 4gb It's at the limit most of the time so I'm traumatized by little ram I really wanted 8gb. Also the aspect ratio seems better at 20.9 vs the moto g 21.9. If only I could find the right phone this is just as bad as picking a montior/ tv nowadays.Snake is right, i had overlooked the fact that different models have different bands / coverage. I don't know which ones apply to your area, but the Ace has a couple of extra bands for North America.
if it were me and i was looking for a phone with your criteria, i'd favor the Ace model unless something else turned up. If you still favor the Plus then you'll have to research what's needed band-wise for your area to see if it's a decent fit.
The LCD vs OLED requirement narrows your choices in the $300-$400 bracket, but i'm sure you knew that already
Edit: you'll get used to the long phones btw. Awkward looking at first but easier in the hand at these new larger screen sizes. There's a setting somewhere that allows games /apps to fill in the screen area around any camera notches. toggle it on and off to see what you prefer. It may be under developer settings, i forget.