In search of a new android phone, midrange
So I think my Zenfone 2 is essentially bricked and messed so I'm gonna need a new phone. I was thinking of getting a new phone anyway (albeit in a few months but still). Here is what I need/really want:
- expandable memory for a micro SD card
- easy to root (for Adaway, then Xposed Framework; used to have a Nexus and it was easy to work with, the Zenfone has been a bit of a PITA)
- I like the 5.5 inch screen of the Zenfone, I guess 5 isn't horrid but I actually like the larger size
- on Marshmallow for version of Android, I guess almost every device these days is on it now, hopefully not filled with bloatware
- preferably under $500
I prefer not to go back to Asus for the Zenfone 3 even though it does in fact match up with majority of my points. I know the Xiaomi makes some good stuff as well (I have friends with the Redmi Note 3 Pro) but I also prefer to not go down that route since it'll take a long time for me to receive it and just rather not since I need it fairly soon. Thanks in advance.
- expandable memory for a micro SD card
- easy to root (for Adaway, then Xposed Framework; used to have a Nexus and it was easy to work with, the Zenfone has been a bit of a PITA)
- I like the 5.5 inch screen of the Zenfone, I guess 5 isn't horrid but I actually like the larger size
- on Marshmallow for version of Android, I guess almost every device these days is on it now, hopefully not filled with bloatware
- preferably under $500
I prefer not to go back to Asus for the Zenfone 3 even though it does in fact match up with majority of my points. I know the Xiaomi makes some good stuff as well (I have friends with the Redmi Note 3 Pro) but I also prefer to not go down that route since it'll take a long time for me to receive it and just rather not since I need it fairly soon. Thanks in advance.