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Cheap(ish) Android phone with large screen and good battery life
I have just invested in Sonos multi-room speakers at home and want to use an Android phone as a dedicated remote control. It would be nice to have something that could go say for a week before recharging and also ideally a 5(ish) inch display. I guess I could use a tablet but I think the form factor/size of a phone is more suitable for a remote. I don't care about performance, camera etc. just need a decent screen and battery. Any suggestions ? As it happens I have a dual SIM Wiko which is 4.7" and seems to have very good battery life and only cost £120, but just wondering whether there's something that fits the bill even better (budget up to £200, say).
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I'm guessing something like the Motorola Moto G (2nd generation) would be best, but suspect you would have to turn off mobile phone side of it and syncing etc to get it to last a week (only have WiFi on when it's not in standby and Bluetooth off).
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A week and a 5" display sound a bit incompatible. Maybe something like this would bridge the gap ?
http://www.firebox.com/product/4942/...FUbMtAodi14APA |
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I seriously doubt you'll get any smartphone lasting a week unless you simply don't use it at all!
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No sim card seriously helps battery life on smartphones.
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No sim card seriously helps battery life on smartphones.
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A week and a 5" display sound a bit incompatible. Maybe something like this would bridge the gap ?
http://www.firebox.com/product/4942/...FUbMtAodi14APA As far as an external power pack is concerned, I am no stranger to them since I already have half a dozen. However, I might as well plug it in to a charger seeing as by definition it's at home. |
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I seriously doubt you'll get any smartphone lasting a week unless you simply don't use it at all!
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Surely putting it in airplane mode and then reenabling wifi would have the same effect ?
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actually a week+ is very doable on android phones but you will need to root the phone for sure.
I recently got a oneplusone which has a 5.5inch screen. The battery life was originally hideous because google play services kept the phone awake when the screen was off, now a custom kernel, rooted and greenify all done it drains about 4-5% a day although it is currently in airplane mode as I havent put a sim in it, I expect it should still drain less than 10% a day tho with a sim in it. My ACE regurly lasts 2 weeks between charges, my S3 wil llast 10 days. My S5+ is harder due to lack of custom kernels, the default samsung kernel has issues with wakelocks on wifi and modem. But currently its running not too bad, 2 days 14h since charge and 88% battery. It is not in airplane mode. Oneplusone phones are cheap for their spec. |
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how about a tablet instead if your not going to use it as a phone?
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how about a tablet instead if your not going to use it as a phone?
![]() I did say "I guess I could use a tablet but I think the form factor/size of a phone is more suitable for a remote." |
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actually a week+ is very doable on android phones but you will need to root the phone for sure.
Oneplusone phones are cheap for their spec. ![]() I will look at the Oneplusone thanks |
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Also if you root a oneplusone it doesnt void warranty.
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Also if you root a oneplusone it doesnt void warranty.
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Why not use an iPod Touch? You could also try the Galaxy media player - not sure about the battery requirement.
I use my nexus 7 for my Sonos remote control, but have the app loaded on my phone just in case it is not to hand. |
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I'm confused. If I go to the Oneplusone website it tells me the only way I can buy it is by getting an invite or winning a contest. However, I can go to Amazon and buy it - what gives ?
Just reread first post, I dont think the oneplusone has a infrared sensor. |
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I dont know how amazon are ok just selling it, I managed to get an invite. Amazon costs more but its a way to get it quicker.
Just reread first post, I dont think the oneplusone has a infrared sensor. ir not required |
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I dont know how amazon are ok just selling it, I managed to get an invite. Amazon costs more but its a way to get it quicker.
Just reread first post, I dont think the oneplusone has a infrared sensor. The whole invite system is just a bogus attempt to drive up demand, I hope you realise that. |
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The whole invite system is just a bogus attempt to drive up demand, I hope you realise that. |
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They're Chinese models, which are imported because they can be purchased without an invite.
The whole invite system is just a bogus attempt to drive up demand, I hope you realise that. Good news for the S5 LTE-A a custom kernel is finally been developed. |
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Of course. I am not stupid, but since its cheaper to buy via invite thats what I did.
Good news for the S5 LTE-A a custom kernel is finally been developed. |
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The Sony Xperia M2 is a good phone with a large screen. I paid £120 from Carphone Warehouse a couple of months ago so you may be able to get it cheaper now.
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