[Gosod]

by the sound of what you think is best?

 

[BlackShaker]

Add vivo xshot into your list

Vivo XShot was released 2014. Isn't it old by Smartphone standards? I don't think Vivo will continue to release new updates for XShot. Let's stick to 2015-present models, shall we? 

 
Btw, i found another smartphone with decent audio. Alcatel Flash Plus 2 with AKM4375 DAC and NXP9890 Amp for just $149...
 
www.flash3c.com/flash-plus-2/hi-fi/

 

[artpiggo]

Vivo XShot was released 2014. Isn't it old by Smartphone standards? I don't think Vivo will continue to release new updates for XShot. Let's stick to 2015-present models, shall we? 

Btw, i found another smartphone with decent audio. Alcatel Flash Plus 2 with AKM4375 DAC and NXP9890 Amp for just $149...

www.flash3c.com/flash-plus-2/hi-fi/

If you say so then ok. I just cant think any 5.1 inch in 2015 which has decent sound quality.

Also I have tried Alcatel flash, just so-so audio quality. Low amp power

 

[artpiggo]

Edited sorry double post by mistake

 

[453604]

  Vivo XShot was released 2014. Isn't it old by Smartphone standards? I don't think Vivo will continue to release new updates for XShot. Let's stick to 2015-present models, shall we? 

 
Btw, i found another smartphone with decent audio. Alcatel Flash Plus 2 with AKM4375 DAC and NXP9890 Amp for just $149...
 
www.flash3c.com/flash-plus-2/hi-fi/

alcatel Idol 3 has almost the same amp as flash plus 2
 
https://plus.google.com/+JerryHildenbrand/posts/Zoexj8eTt49

 

[jwssum]

iPhone I think so!

 

[tusharthegamer]

  Hi Guys! Stumbled on this thread when searching for Audio-Focused Smartphones. Here's the list of what I've researched. Hope it helps.
 
Vivo X6 Plus – ESS ES9028 DAC / ES9603 Amp w/ Yamaha YSS-205X audio processor
Vivo X6S Plus - Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC / Analog Devices AD45257 Amp
Meizu Pro 5 – ESS ES9018K2M DAC / OPA1612 Amp w/ NXP Transistor
Meizu Pro 6 – Cirrus Logic CS46L36 DAC/Amp w/ NXP TFA9911
ZTE Axon 7 - AKM4961(Recording)+AKM4490(Main) / Dolby Atmos
Lenovo Vibe X3 - ESS Sabre 9018C2M(Main) + Wolfson WM8281 DAC (Recording) / 3x TI OPA1612 Amp / Dolby Atmos
Xiaomi Mi Note Pro - ESS Sabre ES9018K2M DAC / 2-stage TI OPA1612 & ADI ADA4896 Amp (can drive up to 600 ohms)
Ulefone Vienna - NXP Smart Audio PA DAC/Amp
Vivo XPlay 5 Elite/Ultimate - 2x ESS Sabre ES9028 DAC / 3x TI OPA1612 opamp (This is probably the BEST Spec Audio I found)
LG G5 HiFi Plus B&O Module - ESS Sabre ES9028C2M + Sabre9602C
UMI Super - Awinic AW8738 DAC/Amp
Leagoo Shark 1 - Awinic K6 DAC/Amp

Thanks for the details

 

[BlackShaker]

  Thanks for the details

Most welcome. Btw, just to add :
 
Sony Z3 - Qualcomm WCD9320 Audio Codec / 2x NXP TFA9890 DAC/Amp
LG V10 - ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC / ES9602 Amp
LeTV Le Max Pro – AKG Audio / Dolby Atmos / LeHiFi
Alcatel Flash Plus 2 – AK4375 DAC / NXP9890 Amp

 

[spw1880]

Has anyone used the new vivo x6 with the latest sabre dac amp. Any impressions would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[TrucknHemi]

  Most welcome. Btw, just to add :
 
Sony Z3 - Qualcomm WCD9320 Audio Codec / 2x NXP TFA9890 DAC/Amp
LG V10 - ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC / ES9602 Amp
LeTV Le Max Pro – AKG Audio / Dolby Atmos / LeHiFi
Alcatel Flash Plus 2 – AK4375 DAC / NXP9890 Amp

 
Great, man. I'm interested in a Z3 Compact, is it safe to say that it has the same set from the full size Z3? Does it sound good? I'm no audiophile but sure appreciate good sound...

 

[Plumbjob]

why is it annoying you? also, do you have the Qualcom or the exynos version?

I've got the exynos version. It sounds like a muffled mess to be honest. No matter what I found I can't get good sound out of it. It's too shrill and the treble if way too high no matter what I do. Looking to sell it and get a v10. Good call?

 

[dishayu]

Does anyone here have any insight into what DAC/Amp chips are used in the Xiaomi Mi 5? GSMArena rated it highly in their review, but GSMArena's tests are very basic and I wouldn't want to rely on that alone.

 

[spw1880]

I've got the exynos version. It sounds like a muffled mess to be honest. No matter what I found I can't get good sound out of it. It's too shrill and the treble if way too high no matter what I do. Looking to sell it and get a v10. Good call?

thanks for sharing your experience. I was hoping a fone with a good dac can enable me to buy a portable amp only. Or i will stick to my iphone and ha2 combo maybe another amp dac as a step up.
Thanks

 

[BlackShaker]

   
Great, man. I'm interested in a Z3 Compact, is it safe to say that it has the same set from the full size Z3? Does it sound good? I'm no audiophile but sure appreciate good sound...

I doubt it will have the same audio chip. Usually, "compact" and "mini" models have downgraded specs of the regular models. I may be wrong though. Try one if you get the chance.

 

[Plumbjob]

I doubt it will have the same audio chip. Usually, "compact" and "mini" models have downgraded specs of the regular models. I may be wrong though. Try one if you get the chance.

The z3 compact and the z5 compact don't compromise on specs. Exact same specs as their bigger brothers, just smaller dimensions.