FAO Mobile telephony users.
FAO Mobile telephony users.
I currently have a Galaxy S9+ and it is frankly crap. I get virtually no signal in places where my previous S7 had full and devours the battery, this is the second one I’ve had as I sent the first one back with the same signal issues. I’ve since discovered the S9 has a problem with signal reception and despite there being several ‘solutions’ none actually work. I want to buy a new phone but I’m not up to speed with what’s good, bad or indifferent. The only experience of iPhones I’ve had is the iPhone 3G which was great at everything except actually making phone calls, much like my current S9. I had an HTC a few years back and that was good but they ate no longer available in the UK now.
What do you have and should I try an Apple again?
What do you have and should I try an Apple again?
- DeskJockey
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Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
I've got a indoors OnePlus 6T and it is hard to fault. Minimal bloat, quick updates, premium specs. Newer version carries the trend on.
Battery life is excellent as is signal.
Battery life is excellent as is signal.
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Driving a Galaxy far far away
Driving a Galaxy far far away
Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
Might be worth a look at this.
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For cheap, cheerful, basic Androidness, I've been really impressed with my Pixel 3a. New they're about £320, refurbed coming in around £220.
Note the 4a is due very soon, so that might hit prices a bit.
Note the 4a is due very soon, so that might hit prices a bit.
Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
Yes I’ve been considering one of the non bloatware phones like Pixel or OnePlus. I might see if I can find somewhere that does the on 0% like Apple.
- DeskJockey
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Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
My sister just bought a 3a. Days it feels less premium in the hand than her old SGS8 (I think it was, it broke), but the picture quality is much better than her OH's OnePlus 7T.
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Driving a Galaxy far far away
Driving a Galaxy far far away
Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
According to the tech sites the 4a is due for launch next week, I'll see what the prices are.DeskJockey wrote: ↑Sun May 03, 2020 10:46 am My sister just bought a 3a. Days it feels less premium in the hand than her old SGS8 (I think it was, it broke), but the picture quality is much better than her OH's OnePlus 7T.
Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
My son has a Moto G8 Plus and the antenna on that is better than my Pixel 3a XL.
It also lasts more than a day (pretty much 2) on a single charge even though he uses it for predominantly games.
It also lasts more than a day (pretty much 2) on a single charge even though he uses it for predominantly games.
Re: FAO Mobile telephony users.
I've got a Huawei P30 Pro and I couldn't be happier with it. Not too expensive I guess because people are afraid of the brand, still has Play Store, amazing camera(s), great battery life.
- Swervin_Mervin
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LG V30 here, 2yrs old now. Still feels like a premium phone, not too much bloatware, always a decent signal. Picture quality isn't as good as the wife's old Sony, but still reasonable. Suffers more in low light conditions. Doubt I'll change it anytime soon
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I have a Pixel 2XL and it's ace. I have been looking at OPPO recenlty. Mega specs and sensible prices. New top spec version out soon too. Have a look at their website. The OnePlus 8 pro will be great too
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iPhone SE is hard to knock, except for the ageing physical design.
£419 for 64GB but probably worth buying the 128GB for £469 to get maximum longevity out our it. You’ll likely still get software updates for it in 4-5 years time, which is more than can be said for most Android phones.
If you want Android, the Samsung A71 (128GB for £419) is a great buy. Much more modern looking. But probably won’t be receiving updates for much more than 2 years.
Pixel 4a should be pretty good. I expect it’ll be similar money. Software updates somewhere between the iPhone and the Samsung. Absolute minimal Android bloat is appealing. But it won’t feel premium.
£419 for 64GB but probably worth buying the 128GB for £469 to get maximum longevity out our it. You’ll likely still get software updates for it in 4-5 years time, which is more than can be said for most Android phones.
If you want Android, the Samsung A71 (128GB for £419) is a great buy. Much more modern looking. But probably won’t be receiving updates for much more than 2 years.
Pixel 4a should be pretty good. I expect it’ll be similar money. Software updates somewhere between the iPhone and the Samsung. Absolute minimal Android bloat is appealing. But it won’t feel premium.