Off brand android phones?

There's a good write up of why off brand devices aren't worth the hassle here: http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/631594-off-brand-phones-tablets-worth-low-cost.html

I'd steer clear.

 

I say avoid that knock off from China and try "BLU " our the moto X

 

Moved to device comparison.

I'll say this. From what I've read around here, the off brand devices are not going to have nearly the support as the regular devices. And they may be quite 'glitchy'. As far a one that works on Metro PCS, I _think_ they have to be a CDMA device.

good luck

 

Follow the instructions on this page to see if any specific phone is compatible with MetroPCS- http://www.metropcs.com/metro/stati...?title=keepyourphone&int_camp=byod-hp-a2-spot Remember even if the phone is on the list it must be unlocked to work with a Metro SIM.

 

Just make him realize both those phones are 2G ONLY
web browsing will be a matter of 20, 30, 60, 120 or more seconds per page.
And sometimes not even that good. Also the second one is very old tech.
1ghz single core it will lag like a mofo.

 

Ok, here is one, the example is the new t mobile galaxy s4 but what your looking for will be the same for any phone.


Samsung Galaxy S 4 (GSM) Specs, Features (Phone Scoop)

 

Not for nothing, but metro offers plenty of their own phones that are reasonably priced and perform quite well... LG Motion 4G: 1.5 gHz dual core, 1 GB RAM, Android 4.0.4, 5 GB internal external up to 32 GB, 5.0 MP rear facing camera, 1.0 MP front facing camera. All for $149. And we have lots of devs working overtime bypassing our locked bootloader and putting out roms like CM 10.

Well worth the price tag and it's metro branded

 

If your going to go off brand, why in the world would you get one with gingerbread?

 

He's looking for a note sized phone, to most people a motion isnt even a phone sized phone anymore but it was ok at the time when I was waiting for the S3

 

Lol, missed that tidbit in his post

I love my motion, I think an S3 or a phone like an xperia ion is too damn big for my pocket, never mind the note.. I wasn't necessarily recommending the motion, just pointing out that Metro has plenty of decent phones in their lineup and a ton of development going on

 

OTOH, it was "just" 10 months ago that THE Iphonie screen was the same size as the Motion and they sure sold a stack of those.

Bruce in Ocala, Fl

 

I can get my S3 in and out of my pocket with ease

Haha well my nephews sitting there on his Spirit on a field trip to Orlando and his bus partners sitting next to him with a iPhone 4S wishing he took the S3 when he had the chance. Lots of those with iPhones just got it cause everyone else had it



And to get back on topic @OP I would just go for tmobile branded devices

 

Now I phones are trying to stay popular so they upped theirs follow up with a lawsuit saying they invented larger screens for phones (joking)

 

Congrats on the big pockets

I am just saying, for the price tag, the motion is just as capable as the overpriced bigger phones, the benchmarks prove it. The only thing I wish it had was a higher dpi, other than that it's a bad ass phone, and u still have an extra $350 for the mortgage #GrownUpProblems

 

The real problem with the motion is its cdma, with the merger and depending on how long you keep a phone cdma will only work for the next 20 or so months.
I would rather have a 4.3 to 4.8 inch screen, big enough to see/use small enough to still fit the pockets. Also depending on which case you have. bigger case on a smaller phone still bulky.

 

Unfortunately it looks like Metro is no longer offering the Motion, it's not on the site any more since the F3 went up. Although I still like mine I agree that anyone looking to get on Metro from this point forward would be best served with a GSM phone, either new from Metro or BYOD. The writing is on the wall for CDMA and that network won't be getting any better than it is now. Personally I did see some speed increases since the merger but no improvement in signal. And I wouldn't touch anything but a good name-brand phone, you definitely get what you pay for.

 

as i said in the other thread, the blu life one/view may be good options if you are in a refarmed area. big phones and cheap off contract