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nabeelimran

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Assalam-o-Alaekum,

I am trying to decide between the following devices for my next phone:
1. LG Google Nexus 5
2. HTC One M7
3. Sony Xperia Z1
4. Samsung Galaxy S4

My preferences are:
1. Must support bootloader unlock and custom recovery (TWRP)
2. Must have CM and/or MoKee support
3. Good battery life
4. Reliable hardware
5. My budget is around 20k plus/minus 2.5k

As far as I could search, my buying preference is as per the arrangement above but I can't decide on hardware reliability. I have had a Nexus 4 (didn't even last one small fall), the S3 (a solid phone, so far) and the Xperia SL (by far the most reliable, hardware-wise).
Please give me some valuable suggestions to help me decide on one of them.

Thank you.
 
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I would say the m7 would be the best bet
- Great screen
- Superb Sound
- Fast
- Great custom rom support
- great for selfies ( back camera is good but not great)

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First of all exclude xperia z from ur list. Because viewing angles are horrible and a mediocore camera... Add Z1 instead. 10/10 kit is available for 19.5k to 20k in market... Consider getting Z1 or G2. Nexus 5 is also a great device. But i will recommend Z1...
 
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I would opt for Galaxy s4 or lg g2 in this budget
Nexus 5 , one m7 , xperia z have average battery life , average cameras . Source ( Personally owned these devices )
 
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Go for a Z1, or Z1 compact. Z1 has average viewing angles but the Z1 compact has great viewing angles but a smaller screen size. So, if you don't have an issue with the viewing angles, you won't be disappointed with a Z1. Battery life of a Z1/Z1c is just awesome. My Z1 compact gives a screen on time of 10hrs+ easy on a full charge, that too, on Android LP.

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LG's hardware is terrible, one experience is enough for me so no G2.
S4 is ok but I kind of like the Sony's display better :)

How much bigger is Xperia Z/Z1 from Nexus 4? I like my displays in the 4.7" range :-D. Has anyone had a personal experience with Xperia ZR?
 
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nabeelimran said:
LG's hardware is terrible, one experience is enough for me so no G2.
S4 is ok but I kind of like the Sony's display better :)

How much bigger is Xperia Z/Z1 from Nexus 4? I like my displays in the 4.7" range :-D. Has anyone had a personal experience with Xperia ZR?
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Z1 is at 5", while the Z1 compact is at 4.3".

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Shary Bhallu TC

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The thing is that I dislike Sony phones because of the mediocre screen to body ratio :( LG G2 = best if you want my opinion because of its awesome screen to body ratio and also because of its excellent battery life.
 
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Topic title dekha tou main samja Teri shadi ho rahi hai aur tu khudkushi ka soch raha hai.

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Good battery: Xperia Z1
BL Unlock: All of them
TWRP: All of them
CM: All of them

Get either the Xperia Z1 or the Nexus 5, the S4 and M7 are Snapdragon 600, whereas the N5 and Z1 are S800.
 
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[MENTION=12072]crazypathan[/MENTION]... a bit rude but still kind of funny!

I went ahead and bought the NX5. Couldn't convince my heart to get the Z1.
Thank you all for the valuable suggestions.
 
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