Another "what phone should I get" thread
Another "what phone should I get" thread
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DaffyT4

Original Poster:

172 posts

169 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Currently on a 6 year old Galaxy S8. Staying android is a must and really don't want to go bigger than 6.1 screen if at all possible. Apart from calls and What's App the phone is only really used for emails, You Tube and general web browsing so doesn't need to be cutting edge tech. As long as it does things as well as the S8 I'll be happy.

Would be bought outright and hoping to pay less than £200. Any suggestions as to what I should be considering?

blue_haddock

5,025 posts

97 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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motorola G series is always an option, ive had about 5 or 6 of them over the years and they have all been fine.

Also a very clean android experience with little to no bloatware.

Bill

58,694 posts

285 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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blue_haddock said:
motorola G series is always an option, ive had about 5 or 6 of them over the years and they have all been fine.

Also a very clean android experience with little to no bloatware.
+1 Wife and I currently using G9s, the kids have our old G8s. Assuming the use the same hierarchy still, the plus does more, the play does less and the power has a big battery.

DaffyT4

Original Poster:

172 posts

169 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Just had a look at the Motorolas and they seem to tick most boxes apart from the size. They seem to be at least 6.5" screens and I'm hoping to stay closer to 6" if I can.

the-norseman

15,831 posts

201 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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I'd say get a Pixel but it will probably have to be a refurb for £200

the-photographer

5,158 posts

206 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Nokia? Something like the X30

the-photographer

5,158 posts

206 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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DaffyT4 said:
Just had a look at the Motorolas and they seem to tick most boxes apart from the size. They seem to be at least 6.5" screens and I'm hoping to stay closer to 6" if I can.
Try and find an Edge 30 Neo

edeath

336 posts

221 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Latest Sony Xperia 10 V?

6.1" screen and can be had from Amazon Warehouse "Like New" for £260 (£333 full price)

Should be a nicer phone all round than the Motorola and more likely to last as long as your previous imo.

Tony_T

921 posts

111 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Do you top up every month? if so how much?

Reason i ask is there are sometimes decent contract deals if you factor in your regular top ups.

DaffyT4

Original Poster:

172 posts

169 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Tony_T said:
Do you top up every month? if so how much?

Reason i ask is there are sometimes decent contract deals if you factor in your regular top ups.
No, I'm on a sim only monthly contract with EE that still has free EU roaming. This is important as I travel quite frequently.

the-norseman

15,831 posts

201 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Just had a look at all the Nokia's they are all 6.3 or 6.5

Xenoous

2,448 posts

88 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Google Pixel 7? Can get for less than £500 and will run a more pure version of android.

6.3" though.

MajorStare

37 posts

68 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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Always had android and had many phones.... Nokia, Motorola, Samsung etc but the Pixel has always lasted the longest with no problems. Batteries are strong.
No bloatwear.
I'm currently on a Pixel 6 which is two years old and runs and looks as fresh as new.
The wife is still running my old Pixel 4.
Great phones.

Griffith4ever

6,947 posts

65 months

Saturday 20th January 2024
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Look at Xiaomj mi note Pro range. Excellent phones. Two to three day battery, top cameras, sensible money.