Best budget mobile at the moment?
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I was more impressed with the Moto G than I was with the one, Android one is appealing as I like stock Android but in all honestly the Moto G is better IMO and while it's not Android One Motorola's normal OS is still pretty close to stock.
There's a new Moto G7 range just launched that's worth a look IMO and I'd also suggest adding the Nokia 7 plus to your short list. The Nokia is also Android one based but better hardware than the Moto One.
There's a new Moto G7 range just launched that's worth a look IMO and I'd also suggest adding the Nokia 7 plus to your short list. The Nokia is also Android one based but better hardware than the Moto One.
My last phone was a budget mobile and it was excellent apart from the camera which a potato could take better pictures but I don't use the camera much so this didn't bother me.
The biggest issue was the memory, it came with 16Gb internal but had a memory card slot. The daft thing was I couldn't install apps on the memory card so basically technology out grew the phone. The firmware was nearly 9Gb and after 18 months my phone basically ran out of memory and I couldn't install apps. The phone did everything I wanted easily. For that reason make sure your next phone has a decent in built memory.
The biggest issue was the memory, it came with 16Gb internal but had a memory card slot. The daft thing was I couldn't install apps on the memory card so basically technology out grew the phone. The firmware was nearly 9Gb and after 18 months my phone basically ran out of memory and I couldn't install apps. The phone did everything I wanted easily. For that reason make sure your next phone has a decent in built memory.
Sony XZ1 for 200 quid at Amazon isn't a bad deal. Sony have released Android pie for it so it's upto date for now.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Xperia-XZ1-Free-Smar...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Xperia-XZ1-Free-Smar...
Edited by Motorrad on Wednesday 20th February 08:15
Screechmr2 said:
got my eldest lad the honor 10 lite. well impressed with it, fantastic phone for the price
I very nearly went for this phone, but in the end I went for the Honor 8X which at £229.99 is £30 more. They both have the same processor, but the 8X has :1)The 8X has a metal frame and glass back, the 10 lite is all plastic. The 8X feels a much more premium phone in your hand.
2)The 8X has 4GB of ram compared to 3GB in the 10 lite
3The 8X has a 6.5 inch screen, the 10 lite is 6.2 inch.
Both phones have the same processor, 64GB of storage and come with a screen protector already applied and a case.
I think the 8X is amazing value for money, my work Samsung S7 feels very old and tiny in comparison.
If you want one go straight to Argos. Currys and Carphone Warehouse both have the phone listed but it is internet only, they don't actually have them in stock.
Hi,
I was looking for a cheap Android phone after my Samsung S7 Edge screen went.
I looked through numerous reviews / sites / etc and ended up with a £200 Honor 8x. Have it now in my hand.
My impressions, compared to my old S7.
Seems just as fast / screen just as clear.
Feels lovely and heavy / solid.
Love the finger print sensor on the back, means I do not have to enter codes to unlock. plus face reg is cool.
I can have dual sims if I want.
Comes with a Gel cover which is cool, although I brought a more robust one from ebay.
charges quickly
Batt lasts about 1.5days,
What annoys me.
No home button, so it's on the screen. You can configure this to either hid, or move around. But it means what you whatsapp / text ( typing on the keyboard) that when you press space your fat finger over laps the home button and it returns to the home screen.
Camera isnt that good. Messy to use too, so many options, and rubbish. I just want to click and go.
£200 I reckon it's tremendous value though. Considering a S9 was 600, I cant see where the additional 400 quid is.
Simon
I was looking for a cheap Android phone after my Samsung S7 Edge screen went.
I looked through numerous reviews / sites / etc and ended up with a £200 Honor 8x. Have it now in my hand.
My impressions, compared to my old S7.
Seems just as fast / screen just as clear.
Feels lovely and heavy / solid.
Love the finger print sensor on the back, means I do not have to enter codes to unlock. plus face reg is cool.
I can have dual sims if I want.
Comes with a Gel cover which is cool, although I brought a more robust one from ebay.
charges quickly
Batt lasts about 1.5days,
What annoys me.
No home button, so it's on the screen. You can configure this to either hid, or move around. But it means what you whatsapp / text ( typing on the keyboard) that when you press space your fat finger over laps the home button and it returns to the home screen.
Camera isnt that good. Messy to use too, so many options, and rubbish. I just want to click and go.
£200 I reckon it's tremendous value though. Considering a S9 was 600, I cant see where the additional 400 quid is.
Simon
sbk1972 said:
Hi,
I was looking for a cheap Android phone after my Samsung S7 Edge screen went.
I looked through numerous reviews / sites / etc and ended up with a £200 Honor 8x. Have it now in my hand.
My impressions, compared to my old S7.
Seems just as fast / screen just as clear.
Feels lovely and heavy / solid.
Love the finger print sensor on the back, means I do not have to enter codes to unlock. plus face reg is cool.
I can have dual sims if I want.
Comes with a Gel cover which is cool, although I brought a more robust one from ebay.
charges quickly
Batt lasts about 1.5days,
What annoys me.
No home button, so it's on the screen. You can configure this to either hid, or move around. But it means what you whatsapp / text ( typing on the keyboard) that when you press space your fat finger over laps the home button and it returns to the home screen.
Camera isnt that good. Messy to use too, so many options, and rubbish. I just want to click and go.
£200 I reckon it's tremendous value though. Considering a S9 was 600, I cant see where the additional 400 quid is.
Simon
I recently installed Open Camera on my Nokia 8. Far, far better than the standard camera app; faster, much more configurable, and takes a much better photo. I was looking for a cheap Android phone after my Samsung S7 Edge screen went.
I looked through numerous reviews / sites / etc and ended up with a £200 Honor 8x. Have it now in my hand.
My impressions, compared to my old S7.
Seems just as fast / screen just as clear.
Feels lovely and heavy / solid.
Love the finger print sensor on the back, means I do not have to enter codes to unlock. plus face reg is cool.
I can have dual sims if I want.
Comes with a Gel cover which is cool, although I brought a more robust one from ebay.
charges quickly
Batt lasts about 1.5days,
What annoys me.
No home button, so it's on the screen. You can configure this to either hid, or move around. But it means what you whatsapp / text ( typing on the keyboard) that when you press space your fat finger over laps the home button and it returns to the home screen.
Camera isnt that good. Messy to use too, so many options, and rubbish. I just want to click and go.
£200 I reckon it's tremendous value though. Considering a S9 was 600, I cant see where the additional 400 quid is.
Simon
Moto G7 out very shortly so don't buy the G6 unless you get a good deal. Good phone though the G6 range, I give them out at work as the main phone. I also have one myself for work and really like it.
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is good, took one in as a trial at work because it runs Android One so will get all the security updates and has stock Android.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-Mi-A2-Lite-Black/d...
Honor Play, my own personal phone that I can't believe just how good it is. I think battery might be special Chinese nuclear because it just doesn't run out. Does have one bug that it charges slowly if you use it while charging, not an issue for me.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/storage-Camera-Display-Of...
Did try the Motorola One but had to return it after an update to Android 9 killed the battery information, not seeing other reports so perhaps just a faulty phone.
Well worth looking into Android One though.
https://www.android.com/one/
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is good, took one in as a trial at work because it runs Android One so will get all the security updates and has stock Android.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-Mi-A2-Lite-Black/d...
Honor Play, my own personal phone that I can't believe just how good it is. I think battery might be special Chinese nuclear because it just doesn't run out. Does have one bug that it charges slowly if you use it while charging, not an issue for me.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/storage-Camera-Display-Of...
Did try the Motorola One but had to return it after an update to Android 9 killed the battery information, not seeing other reports so perhaps just a faulty phone.
Well worth looking into Android One though.
https://www.android.com/one/
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