Wileyfox Swift 2 - good phone?
Discussion
So, didn't find a thread on this phone (only on the previous version).
Most people I've gotten phones for lately were either Moto G4 or Nexus 5x.
The 5x however isn't really available anymore so for people who don't want a 5.5" phone I had to look elsewhere.
Requirements were: <250 GBP, ~5" display (I'm aware display size is only a rough reference to phone size), stock android experience, 16GB or more, decent screen.
Then my eye fell on the Wileyfox Swift 2. I'm aware of CM and a fan as well.
After reading some good reviews I ordered one the other day for my sister. I was just wondering how you all got on with it?
Are they sold under other names in other countries as I can't really find that much about them in general?
It was this or the Moto G Play but the reviews preferred this and I'm always excited to see some new stuf (as the G Play is just a smaller, worse G4).
Most people I've gotten phones for lately were either Moto G4 or Nexus 5x.
The 5x however isn't really available anymore so for people who don't want a 5.5" phone I had to look elsewhere.
Requirements were: <250 GBP, ~5" display (I'm aware display size is only a rough reference to phone size), stock android experience, 16GB or more, decent screen.
Then my eye fell on the Wileyfox Swift 2. I'm aware of CM and a fan as well.
After reading some good reviews I ordered one the other day for my sister. I was just wondering how you all got on with it?
Are they sold under other names in other countries as I can't really find that much about them in general?
It was this or the Moto G Play but the reviews preferred this and I'm always excited to see some new stuf (as the G Play is just a smaller, worse G4).
Orchid1 said:
I've been thinking of getting one too. From what i've heard it's not bad for what it is and the pricepoint. The thing that confuses me is the whole Cyanogen OS thing. Does that mean it doesn't run Android at all or do they run in tandem?
Cyanogen = Android. It's just not the "vanilla" android you find on, for example Nexus and Motorola devices.Think of it more as a layer, like touchwiz or color OS. But not crappy.
carreauchompeur said:
Possibly it's just an Android thing but I do find alert settings etc a bit finicky to locate. I've been spoilt by Apple obvs!
Think its just what you are used to, I've always had Android phones but was given an iPhone recently as a works one. That has frustrated me numerous times trying to find or to get to something I want it to do like my personal phone.ZesPak, I've had an original swift since they were launched and never had a problem with mine.
Rather than start a new thread...
I'm looking for a new phone to replace my Iphone 5c that I've had for 3 years. I don't really want to fork out for another Iphone, but I've no experience of the Android phones. How do you think it will compare?
I don't really play games on the phone (not CPU intensive stuff anyway), or take many pictures, though a decent camera is useful. I think most of the apps I use, Strava, various airlines, a bit of social media are all there anyway.
So, any downsides?
I'm looking for a new phone to replace my Iphone 5c that I've had for 3 years. I don't really want to fork out for another Iphone, but I've no experience of the Android phones. How do you think it will compare?
I don't really play games on the phone (not CPU intensive stuff anyway), or take many pictures, though a decent camera is useful. I think most of the apps I use, Strava, various airlines, a bit of social media are all there anyway.
So, any downsides?
I moved from Apple to Android a couple of years ago. No regrets, took all of a couple of minutes to find my way around. All the apps I had on the iphone had android versions. I much prefer the flexibility of android, and being able to get it 'just so' rather than how apple want you to have it. Nova Launcher and various skins are a must have.
I used a Samsung S4 for a while, then bought a Wileyfox Swift 2Plus late last year. The Swift is great, has everything I need, including SDCard, and all for less than £180.
I used a Samsung S4 for a while, then bought a Wileyfox Swift 2Plus late last year. The Swift is great, has everything I need, including SDCard, and all for less than £180.
I went from Apple 4S to Windows Lumia 930 and now on a Wileyfox Swift 2 X which I've had since mid-February. This is my first Android/Cyanogen phone.
In terms of functionality Windows was a step down from Apple, and Android is a step back up. The Swift 2 X doesn't seem to do anything obvious that the missus' iPhone 5S can't.
Compared to the Windows phone I like the greater range of apps. The google mail app is better. The calendar month view is rubbish. There are no badge icons (and I'm not paying for a special launcher just to get them). The camera is slower to start and take photos but the photos are comparable. Privacy Guard took some tweaking to get it working exactly as I wanted it. The phone vibration is powerful and too noisy. The LED notification light is very bright but can be turned down. Battery life is even better than my old Lumia which was better than my old 4S. I can't seem to get a consistent swipe action going - suspect it is just very sensitive. Fingerprint reader is good and a bit of a revelation compared to putting in a PIN constantly. I don't like that it doesn't display the options for phone calls (pick up, ignore, etc.) and alarms (snooze, dismiss) until you touch the draggy button.
I knew there would be a lot of things I did and didn't like about it so I was hesitant to shell out for a top of the range Android phone which is why I went for something cheap but not too cheap. For £220 I am very happy
In terms of functionality Windows was a step down from Apple, and Android is a step back up. The Swift 2 X doesn't seem to do anything obvious that the missus' iPhone 5S can't.
Compared to the Windows phone I like the greater range of apps. The google mail app is better. The calendar month view is rubbish. There are no badge icons (and I'm not paying for a special launcher just to get them). The camera is slower to start and take photos but the photos are comparable. Privacy Guard took some tweaking to get it working exactly as I wanted it. The phone vibration is powerful and too noisy. The LED notification light is very bright but can be turned down. Battery life is even better than my old Lumia which was better than my old 4S. I can't seem to get a consistent swipe action going - suspect it is just very sensitive. Fingerprint reader is good and a bit of a revelation compared to putting in a PIN constantly. I don't like that it doesn't display the options for phone calls (pick up, ignore, etc.) and alarms (snooze, dismiss) until you touch the draggy button.
I knew there would be a lot of things I did and didn't like about it so I was hesitant to shell out for a top of the range Android phone which is why I went for something cheap but not too cheap. For £220 I am very happy
mike80 said:
Rather than start a new thread...
I'm looking for a new phone to replace my Iphone 5c that I've had for 3 years. I don't really want to fork out for another Iphone, but I've no experience of the Android phones. How do you think it will compare?
I don't really play games on the phone (not CPU intensive stuff anyway), or take many pictures, though a decent camera is useful. I think most of the apps I use, Strava, various airlines, a bit of social media are all there anyway.
So, any downsides?
If you can hang fire for a couple of weeks the Moto G series have traditionally dominated the low-midrange smartphone market. The G5 and G5+ are in the process of being released which should push the price down on the G4 and G4 Plus with a bit of luck - and my take is that (on paper/reviews and specs) they both looked more appealing than the Swift 2. Even when the Swift was on an Amazon lightning deal and reduced a fair bit.I'm looking for a new phone to replace my Iphone 5c that I've had for 3 years. I don't really want to fork out for another Iphone, but I've no experience of the Android phones. How do you think it will compare?
I don't really play games on the phone (not CPU intensive stuff anyway), or take many pictures, though a decent camera is useful. I think most of the apps I use, Strava, various airlines, a bit of social media are all there anyway.
So, any downsides?
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