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  1. philipmorgan
    philipmorgan
    Priorities: pocketable, good battery life, decent hardware/build/durability, recent-ish version of Android.

    Don't care about: onboard DAC/amp, phone capabilities (prolly won't even hook up the phone side)
    Dec 11, 2021
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  2. YMO
    YMO
    If mostly using LDAC, then there is no reason to use a LG V40 when other phones also support LDAC.
    Dec 11, 2021
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  3. philipmorgan
    philipmorgan
    @YMO Kinda what I was thinking too. Any alternate models i might consider?
    Dec 11, 2021
  4. E_Schaaf
    E_Schaaf
    Might as well just get the cheapest Android phone you can find that has Android 8 or newer. (edit - Android 8 came out August 21 2017 so any model that new or newer should work)
    Dec 11, 2021
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  5. YMO
    YMO
    @philipmorgan no. LG is out of Smartphone game and that LG V40 won't get any more updates. If you wanna use Android for a DAP get the cheaper Shanling M3X. If you still want Android, get a newer phone for casual listening since all Android models since 8.0 support LDAC.
    Dec 11, 2021
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  6. philipmorgan
    philipmorgan
    it looks like Spotify support goes back about 6 versions to Android 5.0. I wonder if that means in 2 to 3 years the Shanling M3X will be too old (specs say Android 7.1 and I wouldn't bet on any more updates)
    Dec 11, 2021
  7. Woland
    Woland
    Likely there will be substantial revisions to Spotify if/when lossless releases.. that might break compatability with older Android releases. I'd wait for that before locking into Android 8.
    Dec 11, 2021
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  8. YMO
    YMO
    @philipmorgan that's the catch if you want a cheaper DAP. But honestly a regular newer smartphone will be better for you needs IMO.
    Dec 11, 2021
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  9. philipmorgan
    philipmorgan
    Word. So... to the Android n00b, are there models/manufacturers to avoid/prefer in the cheap phone space? Used deals that are particularly good? I'm not lookin for luxe hardware, just cheap, good battery, durable, good value.
    Dec 11, 2021
  10. YMO
    YMO
    Are you planning to use an Android device also as a phone?
    Dec 11, 2021
  11. philipmorgan
    philipmorgan
    No, just as a pseudo-DAP. :) Also, not in a big hurry on this, just starting to educate myself about the options.
    Dec 11, 2021
  12. YMO
    YMO
    I had a Sony smartphone that would had work for ya, I sold it. Any 1-3 year old smartphone should be good. Catch is more and more phones are getting rid of their headphone jacks. Try a good condition Samsung phone or a Google Pixel to start off.
    Dec 11, 2021
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  13. schnesim
    schnesim
    If you only care about bluetooth und dap functionality I'd suggest a Nokia G10. Cheap, huge battery, Android 11. Slow CPU doesn't matter, even my 5 year old LG G6 still works great as a dap.
    Dec 12, 2021
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  14. Walderstorn
    Walderstorn
    V30 is my fav but I never tried the V40. If I was in the US I would've definitely have one. This said since the codec you want is widely available it makes a more broad choice. Won't be easy with much more to choose from.
    Dec 12, 2021
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  15. Merrick
    Merrick
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  16. bixby
    bixby
    I have had V10, V20, V30, and G7. SQ G7 just edges V30. things to consider: Replaceable battery and Android version to support what player you use.
    Dec 12, 2021
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  17. philipmorgan
    philipmorgan
    Oh nice. G10 and that Oneplus seem like they fit the sweet spot i'm looking for!
    Dec 12, 2021
  18. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    The V40 sounds great from its own headphone output. If you have no plan to use that, then I would suggest go for a newer model like the OnePlus or Nokia that still has software support.
    Dec 12, 2021
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    philipmorgan
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