Want a phone 5" screen or less. Suggestions?
Want a phone 5" screen or less. Suggestions?
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Cloudy147

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3,180 posts

214 months

Friday 28th June 2019
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Hi all,

Looking for a new phone but it seems smallish phones have all but vanished.

I'm wanting a 4.7" to 5" model (NOT 5.2" and definately not larger!). Basically one that i can use with one hand but still with a usable screen.

It's a second phone used for work so I'll be installing blackberry work, outlook and not much else.

Doesn't need mega power, but it needs to be reliable.

Ideally I don't want to spend much more than a hundred notes, and it needs to be brand new.

Really struggling, can anyone recommend something?

Alcatel 1 fits the bill but all the reviews are woeful.

Thanks in advance!

Cloudy147

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3,180 posts

214 months

Saturday 29th June 2019
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In the end I bit the bullet and went for the Alcatel 1. It hasn't got great reviews, but so far I can't see a problem with it. I've installed all the apps I want on that particular phone (Blackberry, Whatsapp being the main ones, plus BBC News, Weather, Amazon, Ebay, AutoTrader and the essential Crossy Roads).

All seem fine, and still have about 50% of the memory left to spare. Photos are OK, not outstanding compared with more expensive phones, but it cost £57 (Argos) and they are perfectly acceptable at this price.

Pleasently surprised. And... its a small phone! Hurrah for that! smile



Argos link to the SIM free version (I bought the Vodafone one). https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8660837

Cheers!