Best phone available now for use on Metropcs ?

AppleUser · Jun 18, 2015

PHP87 said:
Get the ZTE ZMax for $99
5.7" Screen
1.2 GHz Quad Core CPU
2GB RAM
16GB ROM (11.65 usable)
Provision for a 32GB SD Card although 64GB Cards are reported to work.
8MP Camera (Download "Open Camera" from the Play Store. Big improvement over stock cam.)
Records and playsback 1080P vids (Open cam lets you also set the Frame Rate on video recording.)
Gorilla Glass 3
3,400 mAh battery that lasts for days.
KK 4.4.4 (Minimal Bloatware)
Root capable
MP3 playback sounds great, especially with Dolby EQ enabled
4GLTE ( I got the $50 unlimited Data Promo plan.)

Yep, $99.00
You get a $49 Credit for your LG Motion, so after tax and activation, you'll spend about $65.00

I used to have the LG Motion, then got the LG Spirit and now I have the ZMax.
Once you go to a big screen like this, there's no going back.

Best bang for the buck phone by far.

Why better than the Galaxy 5 ?

PHP87 · Jun 18, 2015

AppleUser said:
Why better than the Galaxy 5 ?

Price.

My Brother has a Galaxy 5 and he paid about $600 for it.
The ZTE isn't as good of a phone, but it cost $99.
I fail to see how the Galaxy 5 is worth $500 more than the ZMax.

starkraving · Jun 18, 2015

PHP87 said:
Price.

My Brother has a Galaxy 5 and he paid about $600 for it.
The ZTE isn't as good of a phone, but it cost $99.
I fail to see how the Galaxy 5 is worth $500 more than the ZMax.

Theres a lot of better options IMO, LG G2 unlocked, Gen 2 Moto X, 1+1, Nexus 5 just to name a few. All significantly cheaper than an S5 and comparable specs. The ZTE is a good value and speced well for the price but we all know how ZTE is about updates & support. Incremental security patches (usually) at best...then they'll just release a hardware refresh running newer software. In the end it's just more cost effective for them I guess.

But if you're specifically talking about what's available in store then I'd go with the Zmax or the Stylo. I've never liked Samsung personally.

Kid09 · Jun 18, 2015

Truthfully speaking the S5 is a great all rounder. It doesn't have that many compromises. As mentioned above, there are great alternatives. It's up to you to pick which one that suits you.

Gomez025 · Jun 18, 2015

There are 5 more days for former CDMA users to trade in their old device for store value so it all depends on the user I guess. I got the Stylo with 4 other accessories for less than $6. Totally worth the bang for my buck.

Gomez025 · Jun 18, 2015

PHP87 said:
Get the ZTE ZMax for $99
5.7" Screen
1.2 GHz Quad Core CPU
2GB RAM
16GB ROM (11.65 usable)
Provision for a 32GB SD Card although 64GB Cards are reported to work.
8MP Camera (Download "Open Camera" from the Play Store. Big improvement over stock cam.)
Records and playsback 1080P vids (Open cam lets you also set the Frame Rate on video recording.)
Gorilla Glass 3
3,400 mAh battery that lasts for days.
KK 4.4.4 (Minimal Bloatware)
Root capable
MP3 playback sounds great, especially with Dolby EQ enabled
4GLTE ( I got the $50 unlimited Data Promo plan.)

Yep, $99.00
You get a $49 Credit for your LG Motion, so after tax and activation, you'll spend about $65.00

I used to have the LG Motion, then got the LG Spirit and now I have the ZMax.
Once you go to a big screen like this, there's no going back.

Best bang for the buck phone by far.

Do you think "open camera" can also improve the stylo's camera? The "13MP" on this looks lame. Very fresco-ish when you're taking pictures.

PHP87 · Jun 18, 2015

Gomez025 said:
Do you think "open camera" can also improve the stylo's camera? The "13MP" on this looks lame. Very fresco-ish when you're taking pictures.

It's a free download, only one way to find out.

th3v1rus1ns1d3us · Jun 18, 2015

I just switched from VM to Metro on the 5th of this month, needing much more data a month than $55 could get me. Had/have an LG Volt (which is touchy but I still love it) and got an LG Leon for free after two $50 instant rebates. So for the price I am pleased with the MS345. It's new, not terribly powerful but runs Lollipop 5.0.2, 1.2 quad core with a decent 4.5" screen, 5mp camera and already has root/twrp recovery available. Even without the port-in from Virgin/Boost/Cricket $50 promotion it's still able to be had for under $100 through one of several still active (at last check) in-store/online deals and for under $100 it's a great deal. Would have gone with the G Stylo but didn't have $200 available this month - just remember it's a budget Lollipop so sometimes it lags and makes you angry enough to throw it Good luck with your search ✌

auburn2eugene · Jun 18, 2015

I'll have to say the ZTE ZMAX. Phablet, huge screen, 16gb internal, expandable to 32 (some claim to run 120 something and 64s) 2gb RAM, and only the best battery I've ever seen in an android. Its not expensive, there is root, and there are 3 ROMs already (ButterNoobv1, ButterNoobv2, and cm12.1)

Hands down the best phone for your $ if you ask me.

PHP87 · Jun 19, 2015

"Best Phone" is debatable.
Is the Sammy - 6 arguably the best phone that MPCS offers?
Yes.
Is it worth the price?
Not in my opinion.
I believe the ZMax is the best "bang-for-the buck" phone, so IMO, it's the best phone offered by MPCS at the moment.

We're already seeing MPCS giving away low-end phones away for free - I wonder how much longer until we see mid-range phones like the Zmax being givin away for free?

Gladiator2002 · Jun 20, 2015

Gomez025 said:
Do you think "open camera" can also improve the stylo's camera? The "13MP" on this looks lame. Very fresco-ish when you're taking pictures.

Were you given the mail in rebate form as well?

Gomez025 · Jun 22, 2015

Gladiator2002 said:
Were you given the mail in rebate form as well?

Nope, was given instant rebate at store.

AppleUser · Jun 24, 2015

That is great bang for the buck. Decided on a Galaxy S5. Thank you.

swagless_noob · Jul 14, 2015

What's your opinion on the "new" Samsung Galaxy core prime?

Krlypumaa · Jul 15, 2015

swagless_noob said:
What's your opinion on the "new" Samsung Galaxy core prime?

My opinion... A good old lady with makeup!

swagless_noob · Jul 15, 2015

Krlypumaa said:
My opinion... A good old lady with makeup!

Lol. I want to like the phone but idk it just looks kind of basic or like it's missing something. Hopefully we get some more interesting releases.

starkraving · Jul 21, 2015

swagless_noob said:
Lol. I want to like the phone but idk it just looks kind of basic or like it's missing something. Hopefully we get some more interesting releases.

The HTC Desire 626 is coming to Metro. Its a beast for the price. I read it'll be released in August.

Sept1967 · Jul 21, 2015

You mean 626s (crap model)
Quad core 1.1GHz <-----yes, slower then ANY other entry model out now
1GB Ram / 8 storage - 8 MP main camera - 2000 mAh battery
https://www.metropcs.com/htccomingsoon.html

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_626s-7418.php

Krlypumaa · Jul 21, 2015

starkraving said:
The HTC Desire 626 is coming to Metro. Its a beast for the price. I read it'll be released in August.

Its does sound good n it might look good but u hav2 let go sumthngs for others (Ram,OS,VCard etc...)
PLATFORMOSAndroid OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)
ChipsetMediatek MT6752
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53GPUMali-T760MP2
Adreno 306MEMORYCard slotmicroSD, up to 32 GB
Internal16 GB, 1/2 GB RAM

starkraving · Jul 27, 2015

Sept1967 said:
You mean 626s (crap model)
Quad core 1.1GHz <-----yes, slower then ANY other entry model out now
1GB Ram / 8 storage - 8 MP main camera - 2000 mAh battery
https://www.metropcs.com/htccomingsoon.html

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_desire_626s-7418.php

Yes it's a Snapdragon 210 64 bit @1.1ghz still better than a 32bit 200/400 1.2ghz.
Most cameras at this price point are vga for the front and 5mp for the rear. It has 2mp front and 8mp rear. Most of the same devices at this price point still have 480x800 or 540x960 displays from 220ppi to to 245ppi. This is 720x1280 @294 ppi which at the price point is a huge upgrade from the 510. While don't get me wrong I'm no HTC fan but from their current lineup this is one of the better phones for the money.

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