Should I get this phone? [edit: I got this phone]

Mad Max · October 20, 2014, 02:16:12 PM

http://www.engadget.com/products/huawei/ascend/mate-2-4g/

Looking for a newer, bigger phone than my Moto G LTE, and I was displeased with the new Nexus 6 price. For $299 this seems like a pretty awesome phone, but it's pretty big with a 6.1" screen.

Should I get it from Amazon and send it back if I don't like it?

Korra · October 20, 2014, 02:16:59 PM

No, get a Windows Phone.

Mad Max · October 20, 2014, 02:17:37 PM

Quote from: Wonder Korra on October 20, 2014, 02:16:59 PM

No, get a Windows Phone.

nah, sorry. I'm an Android person.

Korra · October 20, 2014, 02:18:47 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 20, 2014, 02:17:37 PM

Quote from: Wonder Korra on October 20, 2014, 02:16:59 PM
No, get a Windows Phone.
nah, sorry. I'm an Android person.

Oh, may Shor take pity on you soul.

gats · October 20, 2014, 02:19:41 PM

If you don't mind the screen size then yeah. Although I recommend waiting until MKBHD reviews it.

Comet · October 20, 2014, 02:21:43 PM

only if you dont wear girl jeans.

Septy · October 20, 2014, 02:23:23 PM

How are you going to carry it around?

Mad Max · October 20, 2014, 02:23:26 PM

Quote from: Comet on October 20, 2014, 02:21:43 PM

only if you dont wear girl jeans.

I don't, but it's rare that my phone is in my pocket, anyway. It's either on my desk [at home/work] or in my car/bag.

Mad Max · October 20, 2014, 02:23:44 PM

Quote from: Septy on October 20, 2014, 02:23:23 PM

How are you going to carry it around?

I'll get one of those RC blimps to fly it around next to me all day.

Kinder Graham · October 20, 2014, 02:24:30 PM

HTC 1 M8

Mad Max · October 20, 2014, 02:25:37 PM

Quote from: Kinder on October 20, 2014, 02:24:30 PM

HTC 1 M8

They're still pretty expensive, even used.

Kinder Graham · October 20, 2014, 02:27:29 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 20, 2014, 02:25:37 PM

Quote from: Kinder on October 20, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
HTC 1 M8
They're still pretty expensive, even used.

Last I check, $199 with contract. Cheaper than what you listed for the other phone

True Turquoise · October 20, 2014, 02:31:25 PM

Quote from: Kinder on October 20, 2014, 02:24:30 PM

HTC 1 M8

I have a Red one

Mad Max · October 20, 2014, 02:31:59 PM

Quote from: Kinder on October 20, 2014, 02:27:29 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 20, 2014, 02:25:37 PM
Quote from: Kinder on October 20, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
HTC 1 M8
They're still pretty expensive, even used.
Last I check, $199 with contract. Cheaper than what you listed for the other phone

I'm on T-Mobile prepaid, so there's no contract discounts.

CIS · October 20, 2014, 02:37:54 PM

Quote from: Wonder Korra on October 20, 2014, 02:16:59 PM

No, get a Windows Phone.

Korra · October 20, 2014, 02:38:49 PM

Quote from: CIS Scum on October 20, 2014, 02:37:54 PM

Quote from: Wonder Korra on October 20, 2014, 02:16:59 PM
No, get a Windows Phone.

Its like a mini....PC.

Flee · October 20, 2014, 04:00:30 PM

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Mad Max · October 22, 2014, 01:58:51 PM

I bought it. Should be here later this afternoon.

Should be an interesting experience. If it sucks, I'll send it back to Amazon.

Naru · October 22, 2014, 01:59:33 PM

Quote from: Wonder Korra on October 20, 2014, 02:16:59 PM

No, get a Windows Phone.

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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Mad Max · October 22, 2014, 02:23:50 PM

Quote from: Flee on October 20, 2014, 04:00:30 PM

Did you get my PM about the Oneplus?

I did. Glad they're opening it up, but I probably wont get one.

Flee · October 22, 2014, 02:29:03 PM

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Sprungli · October 22, 2014, 03:10:05 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 22, 2014, 01:58:51 PM

I bought it. Should be here later this afternoon.

Should be an interesting experience. If it sucks, I'll send it back to Amazon.

You do realises Huawei phones are pre-installed with software that transmits your data back to the Chinese intelligence agency?

rC · October 22, 2014, 03:11:32 PM

>not getting an xperia z3

Mad Max · October 22, 2014, 03:32:11 PM

Quote from: Sprungli on October 22, 2014, 03:10:05 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 22, 2014, 01:58:51 PM
I bought it. Should be here later this afternoon.

Should be an interesting experience. If it sucks, I'll send it back to Amazon.
You do realises Huawei phones are pre-installed with software that transmits your data back to the Chinese intelligence agency?

Well, yeah, but I'm rooting it and installing a ROM first thing, so I'm not concerned about it.

Mad Max · October 22, 2014, 03:32:29 PM

Quote from: RC5908 on October 22, 2014, 03:11:32 PM

>not getting an xperia z3

Z3 is a great phone, but costs more. I'm going for price.

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Mad Max · October 22, 2014, 03:37:45 PM

Quote from: Flee on October 22, 2014, 03:32:38 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 22, 2014, 03:32:11 PM
Quote from: Sprungli on October 22, 2014, 03:10:05 PM

Quote from: Mad Max on October 22, 2014, 01:58:51 PM
I bought it. Should be here later this afternoon.

Should be an interesting experience. If it sucks, I'll send it back to Amazon.
You do realises Huawei phones are pre-installed with software that transmits your data back to the Chinese intelligence agency?
Well, yeah, but I'm rooting it and installing a ROM first thing, so I'm not concerned about it.
Which ROM?

There's not much out for it yet. Probably an unofficial CM build.

I use Carbon on my other devices, so it'll be nice if it ever comes for the HAM2. Or maybe I need to learn how to build it for myself.

TheOneTrueDesticle · October 22, 2014, 03:42:27 PM

Huawei is shit. Windows phones are shit. Get a 2014 Moto X because they're cool as shit and make all the ladies wet.

Mad Max · October 22, 2014, 03:46:46 PM

Quote from: TheOneTrueDesticle on October 22, 2014, 03:42:27 PM

Huawei is shit. Windows phones are shit. Get a 2014 Moto X because they're cool as shit and make all the ladies wet.

No SD card, though. It's tough to find a 5"+ phone with LTE and SD card for under $300