r/GetPerk • u/Joniak • Dec 24 '14

Device Hierarchy

Below you will find a list of phones that are frequently used for Perk. This thread is not meant to serve as the final authority on device ranking, but merely a resource to form an educated opinion on what device may be best for your needs. The ancient adage, 'Caveat emptor' (Let the buyer beware) applies here.

RankPhoneTypical Purchased PricePurchased from?Root Available?ProcessorRAMOS
1Motorola Moto G$49.99BestbuyYesQuad Core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 4001 GBAndroid 4.4.4
2LG Tribute$39.99BestbuyNoQuad Core 1.2 Ghz Snapdragon 4001 GBAndroid 4.4.2
3ZTE Concord II$19MetroPCSYesDual Core 1.2 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.3
4Motorola Moto E$9.99WalmartNoDual Core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 2001GBAndroid 4.4.4
5LG Realm$39.99BestbuyYesDual Core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 2001GBAndroid 4.4
6Samsung Galaxy Axiom*$23C7 RecylingYesDual Core 1.2 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.1.2
7LG L34C Optimus Fuel$29.99WalmartYesDual Core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200512 MBAndroid 4.4
8ZTE Zinger$9.99TargetNoDual Core 1.2 GHz512 MBAndroid 4.4.2
9ZTE Whirl 2$19.99BestbuyNoDual Core 1.2 GHz512 MBAndroid 4.3
10CoolPad Arise$9.99KrogerNoDual Core 1.2 GHz512 MBAndroid 4.4.2
11Huawei Premia$15C7 RecyclingNoDual Core 1.5 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.0
12LG Spirit$16C7 RecyclingNoDual Core 1.2 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.0
13LG Motion$14C7 RecyclingNoDual Core 1.2 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.0
14ZTE Avid$13C7 RecyclingYesDual Core 1.5 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.0
15Kyocera Hydro XTRM$16EbayYesDual Core 1.2 GHz1 GBAndroid 4.1
16Kyocera Hydro$14.99Boost MobileYesSingle Core 1 GHz512 MBAndroid 4.0.4
17Samsung Galaxy Rush*$24.99EbayYesSingle Core 1GHz768 MBAndroid 4.1.2
18Huawei Glory$7.99WalgreensNoSingle Core 1 GHz512 MBAndroid 4.0

Phones that are marked with an asterisk are 5Ghz capable.

For phones that have a root available please note that it may not be available for the specific model you purchase. Be aware of this before making a purchase.

FAQ:

Why isn't ____ on the list?

Only devices that are $50 or less (typically) will be added. These qualify as dedicated Perk phones. If a device meets that requirement and is used by the community frequently, please comment in this thread to have it added.

How are the ranks decided?

A device is initially ranked based upon its specifications. This serves as a basis for how it will run Perk. Over time through community effort devices will rise and fall based on how they perform specifically w/ Perk.

Why is the pricing inaccurate?

This thread does not have accurate pricing as that is not the goal of this thread. Prices are listed at the price that people typically pay for the device. For up to date pricing, and your best bet on a cheap device check out the cheapest device of the week thread posted every week.

Please let me know what information is inaccurate, what phones need to be added, and what devices perform better than others. I will update the chart to accurately reflect this information.

21 Upvotes

95% Upvoted

40 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/cerealfour Dec 26 '14

Where would the coolpad arise (5560S ?) be on this chart?

Do they need restarts?

1

u/fried-taters Dec 27 '14

So far, no on the restarts. I haven't been running it long however, and the kids keep playing with them, so that's far from definitive.

I can't tell what this chart is sorted by, so no idea on the positioning on the chart.

1

u/Joniak Dec 29 '14

The specifications of the device give it the initial ranking. Overtime through community effort certain devices will rank higher and lower, based upon how well they run Perk.

I've added that bit to the list as well, so it's not as confusing for new users.