Anyone share a picture of 12.3 inch Android Navigation Replacement?

[X5guyinRI]

I've done quite a bit of research on the different ways to get Apple CarPlay 'retrofitted' for my 2016 F15 X5. I'm finally leaning towards one of the aftermarket Android Units. I really like the ability to get both touch screen and carplay, plus the OEM features are still accessible.

I'm trying to decide if I want to go with a standard 10.2 inch replacement, or the upsized 12.3 inch. For example, I'm looking at this one here:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003697546932.html

It's priced at $385 (free shipping). Android 10, 4GB Ram, 64 GB Drive, 1920x720 screen.

From the documentation, I see just one after-installation picture, and it's not very clear. I was wondering if anyone has completed a 12.3 inch upgrade, and how will it fits/looks after the install? I searched, but was struggling to find posts/videos specifically about the larger 12 inch screen.

[RED_Y_]

I think my first question would be how is the original OEM system will look like on the different size. I do not recall anyone here getting a 12" version.

[Fab's]

I got a few of those in my car and friends cars. I even did a review that I posted on Youtube from a previous model.
My feedback as of today is: GET THE SNAPDRAGON model. That's a dramatic increase in performance and much less bugs.
I bought mine on 4x4 shop based in Canada, so you can have support if anything goes wrong, and you can choose exactly all the options you want. Go for the 10.2, bigger would not look good at all. The 10.2 is perfectly integrated.

[X5guyinRI]

Thanks. Still waiting for someone to chime in with a "I have a 12 inch Android Nav in my car - it looks great, I love it, it fits well, here are a few pictures…"

So many F15 owners! Looks like I'd want to go snapdragon though. Thanks for that suggestion.

[corduroy]

I thought I've read somewhere of a couple people who have bought it but haven't seen any photos yet. I'll probably go through aliexpress and see if anyone has posted photos in the reviews (there are 2 versions, 1 is a larger screen and the other replaces part of the dash to make it look like the G05 with a connection to the speedometer).

I thought about it, but I couldn't get a clear answer if it uses the oem microphone for bluetooth calls like the MMI or it only uses the internal microphone.

12.25" at that ratio isn't that much larger (other than area). It's wider by 1.87", 0.7" taller, and 42% more screen area.

[texastuna]

Bump. Anyone with installed pics of the 12.3 or 10.2? I am leaning towards buying but I don’t know which one looks better. I also am curious about if they are able to use BMW microphone.

[PGH_X5]

You definitely want something with more than 4MB of ram.

[spyfish007]

I would love to see photos too. I would also love and OEM screen upgrade. When you run split screen with NBT EVO the widgets on the right take too much real estate.

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by spyfish007

I would love to see photos too. I would also love and OEM screen upgrade. When you run split screen with NBT EVO the widgets on the right take too much real estate.

Literally two threads down below:
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1979976

[spyfish007]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Literally two threads down below:
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1979976

Thanks by the way ... I missed your response till just now.

[samawee]

I ordered the 12.3" through Aliexpress in August 2022. I installed and looks/works great so far.



https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...1&d=1691481264