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Which phone to get?

  • 10-11-2014 10:35pm
    #1
    talkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭


    Time for a new phone. Which phone is best at the mo. I'm in between htc one m8, or samsung s5. Currently an iPhone user but think it's time for a change


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  • #2
    jacksie66
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,988 ✭✭✭jacksie66


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  • #3
    talkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭talkin


    jacksie66 wrote: »
    Xperia z3 for me. Had a galaxy s5 for a few months. Hated it..

    Is the z3 really worth the money?


  • #4
    Yawlboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Yawlboy


    OnePlus One - stopped using my iphone 5 last month.

    Tried Android before with the Xperia Z1 and Samsung S3 but always went back to iphone, I really disliked the skinned versions of Android that Sony and co ship.

    very happy with the OnePlus One and its reasonably priced.


  • #5
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    talkin wrote: »
    Time for a new phone. Which phone is best at the mo. I'm in between htc one m8, or samsung s5. Currently an iPhone user but think it's time for a change

    I had the M7 and it was a great phone (now using the OPPO Find 7a waiting for the Nexus 6) would take HTC over Samsung any day never liked the build quality of Samsung phones plus if the speakers on the M8 are pretty dame good.


  • #6
    jacksie66
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  • #7
    scuby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 908 ✭✭✭scuby


    last two phones were HTC, Desire & one x+....trying to make up my mind between the M8 & Z3 !


  • #8
    talkin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭talkin


    scuby wrote: »
    last two phones were HTC, Desire & one x+....trying to make up my mind between the M8 & Z3 !

    Yeah I'm the same it's between these two now for me


  • #9
    TommyTheGun
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭TommyTheGun


    talkin wrote: »
    Yeah I'm the same it's between these two now for me

    This is where I'm at now right now too. I'm with three.ie(SIM only) and currently I have an unlocked Moto G 16gb (1st gen?) , and fancy a change.

    Will not be buying apple.

    Have any of the experts on this forum got a preference for the M8 over the Z3 or vice versa and why?

    Thanks,
    Tom


  • #10
    Hecklar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭Hecklar


    The LG G3 deserves a mention in there too, It's lovely. Though I'd probably hold out for the Nexus 6. I have the S5 but it died after getting wet. A great performer when it worked, but lacking in quality.


  • #11
    Notorious97
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,479 ✭✭✭Notorious97


    talkin wrote: »
    Time for a new phone. Which phone is best at the mo. I'm in between htc one m8, or samsung s5. Currently an iPhone user but think it's time for a change

    Same boat as myself man, leaning towards z3 but not sure about compact or larger model, driving myself mad reading reviews haha


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  • #12
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    S5 is only worthwhile if you plan on putting cyanogen mod on it. Stock it's pretty rubbish tbh.

    The one M8 and Z3 are both great phones, you won't go far wrong with either. The M8 will probably feel more premium coming from an iPhone.

    If you can get the Oneplus One though it's as good as any of them but a couple of hundred cheaper to buy.


  • #13
    TommyTheGun
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭TommyTheGun


    Thanks for the replies,

    I have looked at the oneplus One , I just feel it's too big for me tbh. plus I don't have an invite, nor am i prepared to wait for it to ship. Looks a class phone though in fairness

    Another reason is, it's likely I'll sign up with Three for a 24 month contract which means that the Z3 is €99 and the m8 is €79, which suits me

    Still undecided, was in the shop last night but they don't have working models, so it's hard to gauge the performance of them


  • #14
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    TommyTheGun wrote:
    I have looked at the oneplus One , I just feel it's too big for me tbh. plus I don't have an invite, nor am i prepared to wait for it to ship. Looks a class phone though in fairness


    The OPPO Find 7a is the exact same device as OnePlusOne. (Im currently using the Find7a) it did seem big at first but you quickly get over that.

    For an extra €100 you could get the Moto G and not be stuck with a 24 month contract. http://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=14551&langId=111&searchTerms=MOTO+G&authToken=


  • #15
    TommyTheGun
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭TommyTheGun


    I have a moto g.

    If i go the contract route it's only costing me an extra €13 pm more than what i'm paying now (sim only 30 day contract), as i dont use the add on minutes i'm currently paying for.

    works out at €312 for the phone really, and paid for over 24 months in essence. I could recoup the money i pay for the phone initially by selling the moto G, it's pretty new

    Plus: once i've completed the contract( and i never thought as much about this before until i've seen friends recently). i can get the newest model in 2 years for free as an upgrade. Dont get that option with sim free phones


  • #16
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    I guess its just me and 24month contracts I just don't do. You are stuck to that phone then (well at least the plan).

    If you were looking at getting the OPO I suggest you look at the Find 7a as it's the same phone the used it for the OPO (a former guy from OPPO heads OPO if I'm correct)


  • #17
    TommyTheGun
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭TommyTheGun


    weslers wrote: »
    I guess its just me and 24month contracts I just don't do. You are stuck to that phone then (well at least the plan).

    If you were looking at getting the OPO I suggest you look at the Find 7a as it's the same phone the used it for the OPO (a former guy from OPPO heads OPO if I'm correct)

    Thanks.

    Is this the same scenario as the OPO that you need an invite etc....

    By any chance have you link to this, and where to buy one (recommended) as i've never heard of it

    Thanks,
    Tom

    Btw i'm not a fan of the contracts really either, just suits this time round, i always buy SIM free normally


  • #18
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    TommyTheGun wrote: »
    Thanks.

    Is this the same scenario as the OPO that you need an invite etc....

    By any chance have you link to this, and where to buy one (recommended) as i've never heard of it

    Thanks,
    Tom

    Btw i'm not a fan of the contracts really either, just suits this time round, i always buy SIM free normally

    No invite needed check out the link below its where I ordered mine.

    http://europe.oppostyle.com/#utm_source=oppoofficial&utm_medium=button&utm_campaign=wheretobuy


  • #19
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    TommyTheGun wrote: »
    I can get the newest model in 2 years for free as an upgrade. Don't get that option with sim free phones
    That's not what Three mean by a free upgrade...


  • #20
    TommyTheGun
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭TommyTheGun


    Kavrocks wrote: »
    That's not what Three mean by a free upgrade...

    well what do you mean?

    What i'm trying to say is, although you're signing up again for a contract, even though you might continue anyway...my friends are being given the newest HTC's etc.... to sign up again, for free

    That's presuming it's going to be similar in 2 years


  • #21
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    TommyTheGun wrote: »
    well what do you mean?
    A free upgrade for Three doesn't translate to a free phone it means they won't charge you extra to upgrade your phone. New people signing up to contracts generally get a better deal with Three than existing customers.


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  • #22
    weslers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 150 ✭✭weslers


    TommyTheGun wrote: »
    Thanks for the replies,

    I have looked at the oneplus One , I just feel it's too big for me tbh. plus I don't have an invite, nor am i prepared to wait for it to ship. Looks a class phone though in fairness

    Another reason is, it's likely I'll sign up with Three for a 24 month contract which means that the Z3 is €99 and the m8 is €79, which suits me

    Still undecided, was in the shop last night but they don't have working models, so it's hard to gauge the performance of them

    I have an invite TommyTheGun if you are looking to get the OPO


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