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Nov 17, 2023 8:02 PM

256GB Motorola ThinkPhone 6.6" Unlocked Smartphone (Volcanic Gray)

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Amazon has 256GB Motorola ThinkPhone 6.6" Unlocked Smartphone (Volcanic Gray) for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Motorola also has 256GB Motorola ThinkPhone 6.6" Unlocked Smartphone (Volcanic Gray) for $399.99. Shipping is free.

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Amazon has 256GB Motorola ThinkPhone 6.6" Unlocked Smartphone (Volcanic Gray) for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Motorola also has 256GB Motorola ThinkPhone 6.6" Unlocked Smartphone (Volcanic Gray) for $399.99. Shipping is free.

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Nov 18, 2023 3:25 PM
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Paul_VSNov 18, 2023 3:25 PM
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Quote from azndan2 View quoted comment :
The Motorola website shows it has 71 for both lte and 5g.
Thanks, other sites omitted that.
Nov 18, 2023 3:32 PM
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Timmy5Nov 18, 2023 3:32 PM
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Quote from Deibid View quoted comment :
How's the camera?
Cnet says the cameras.are good, especially in lots of light. The night photography is significantly behind the competition though.

Should be perfectly fine to snap pictures of normal situations during the day.

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/...-in-years/
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Nov 18, 2023 3:58 PM
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jonybgoodeNov 18, 2023 3:58 PM
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I compared this with Moto G Stylus 5G 2023 and this is way snappier.

Would only have 3 updates to Android 14,15,16 in contrast to
4 updates of the OnePlus 11 and 7 updates of the all Google Pixel 8.

Another 2023 phone that is also using the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 is the Nothing Phone 2
which would also have 3 updates for $160 more.
I would easily pick ThinkPhone over Nothing Phone 2.

Both the OnePlus 11 (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) and Pixel 8 (non-Pro with Tensor G3) 128GB options are only $150 more and they seem like a better deal than Nothing Phone 2.
Add another $50+ for 256GB.

The Google Pixel 8 cameras tested better than the OnePlus 11 even with 2X Telephoto.
If you mainly do photos and videos i.e. Instagram models, they might be the better option.

Therefore a $400 Thinkphone seems just reasonable.
Last edited by jonybgoode November 18, 2023 at 05:38 PM.
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Nov 18, 2023 4:02 PM
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drakken789Nov 18, 2023 4:02 PM
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I have this phone and have been using it daily for about a month now. I love this phone and I was using a pixel 7 pro before it. The thinkphone is very fast, runs material you just like the pixels do with some added options, no bloatware and it has call screen with the Google phone app. The ready for desktop mode works extremely well and is also very smooth. The battery life on this thing is outstanding which I average over 6 hours SOT. The back is real aramid fiber, not just some cheap skin or covering and included in the box is a charger (68 watt) the cable and a case.
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Nov 18, 2023 4:07 PM
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sneakyfetusNov 18, 2023 4:07 PM
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Quote from gcforreal View quoted comment :
No....90 percent of phones have abandoned that

"Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 1 TB.

A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient"

While it's true that 90% of makers have abandoned external storage, it's one of the big reasons that I have bought Motorola for my last 5 phones
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Nov 18, 2023 4:09 PM
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sneakyfetusNov 18, 2023 4:09 PM
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Quote from Valdar View quoted comment :
Expandable storage?
Class 2, 4, or 6 microsd card up to 1T
Nov 18, 2023 4:09 PM
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Timmy5Nov 18, 2023 4:09 PM
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Best deals for US unlocked android base model flagship-spec non-folding phones right now:

Thinkphone - $399
Pixel 8 - $549
OnePlus 11 - $549
S23 - $599
Moto edge plus - $599
Nothing phone 2 - $560 (edit)
Zenfone 10 - $649
Pixel 8 pro - $799
Rog 7 - $859
S23U - $899

I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger...
Last edited by Timmy5 November 18, 2023 at 08:40 AM.
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Nov 18, 2023 4:17 PM
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gcforrealNov 18, 2023 4:17 PM
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Quote from sneakyfetus View quoted comment :
"Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 1 TB.

A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient"

While it's true that 90% of makers have abandoned external storage, it's one of the big reasons that I have bought Motorola for my last 5 phones
I stand corrected had no clue any company was still making flagships with SD card support. Thanks
Nov 18, 2023 4:18 PM
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sneakyfetusNov 18, 2023 4:18 PM
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Quote from sneakyfetus View quoted comment :
"Your phone supports an optional microSD card up to 1 TB.

A Class 2, 4, or 6 card is sufficient"

While it's true that 90% of makers have abandoned external storage, it's one of the big reasons that I have bought Motorola for my last 5 phones
Hey I found that in one spot but I just found another spec list that says no SD. It might vary by exact version, I'm gonna be pissed if they phase it out
Nov 18, 2023 4:27 PM
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south1234Nov 18, 2023 4:27 PM
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Quote from drakken789 View quoted comment :
I have this phone and have been using it daily for about a month now. I love this phone and I was using a pixel 7 pro before it. The thinkphone is very fast, runs material you just like the pixels do with some added options, no bloatware and it has call screen with the Google phone app. The ready for desktop mode works extremely well and is also very smooth. The battery life on this thing is outstanding which I average over 6 hours SOT. The back is real aramid fiber, not just some cheap skin or covering and included in the box is a charger (68 watt) the cable and a case.
Does the US version include the phone case?
Nov 18, 2023 4:29 PM
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Paul_VSNov 18, 2023 4:29 PM
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I have an S21+ that I really like... especially the camera, and it's "like-new". But I can get a full refund on my purchase of it ($420)

So I'm on the fence whether this would be a worthwhile upgrade (going through the return and new phone set up hassles and if the camera would be as good as the S21+) since it would be essentially at no cost. Opinions?
Last edited by Paul_VS November 18, 2023 at 08:33 AM.
Nov 18, 2023 4:36 PM
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jonybgoodeNov 18, 2023 4:36 PM
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Quote from Timmy5 View quoted comment :
Best deals for US unlocked android base model flagship-spec non-folding phones right now:

Thinkphone - $399
Pixel 8 - $549
OnePlus 11 - $549
S23 - $599
Moto edge plus - $599
Nothing phone 2 - $649
Zenfone 10 - $649
Pixel 8 pro - $799
Rog 7 - $859
S23U - $899

I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger...
Nothing Phone 2 is $560 on Amazon now.
Nov 18, 2023 4:44 PM
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ThinksTooMuchNov 18, 2023 4:44 PM
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Quote from Paul_VS View quoted comment :
I have an S21+ that I really like... especially the camera, and it's "like-new". But I can get a full refund on my purchase of it ($420)

So I'm on the fence whether this would be a worthwhile upgrade (going through the return and new phone set up hassles and if the camera would be as good as the S21+) since it would be essentially at no cost. Opinions?
Hard to say without knowing your priorities. I can say the camera will be a noticable downgrade. This being a business-oriented phone means it's serviceable, but not anything standout.
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Nov 18, 2023 4:48 PM
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Quote from sneakyfetus View quoted comment :
Hey I found that in one spot but I just found another spec list that says no SD. It might vary by exact version, I'm gonna be pissed if they phase it out
Not having ever had a ThinkPhone, I'm not sure myself. But all signs point to there being no micro SD card slot in U.S. versions. There is no mention of a micro SD card slot in the specs on our U.S. Motorola site, and a couple of U.S. reviews I've read specifically say it has no micro SD card support. Like this Wired review [wired.com] highlighting "no microSD card slot" as a Con at the top.

Because of the odd way that slickdeals on the PC now collapses responses to comments by default (essentially burying your response), you might consider editing your responses about it definitely having a micro sd card slot, so that others won't be misled. Not that it's your mistake, it's Motorola's mistake for lumping together instructions for all variants and wording it like you quoted.

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Nov 18, 2023 4:55 PM
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