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New Android Phone

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  • 01-03-2015 8:10pm
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    Corkman64
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭


    I am buying a new Android phone (coming from iPhone 5C) and have a budget of 450 euros. I was looking at the HTC One M8 or LG G3 as they are cheap on Amazon but I was wondering which one would be best.

    Also I am on Three's network and I was wondering if it's ok to buy a US unlocked version or German phone off amazon.de and amazon.com as the prices are more expensive on amazon.co.uk
    (I DON'T WANT THE ONEPLUS ONE)
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    phill106
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭phill106


    Well i just came from the iphone 5 to the htc m8 and loving it.Traded in iphone and lots of other stuff to cex :)


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    Lovely Bloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,748 ✭✭✭✭Lovely Bloke


    get a oneplus one


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Xiaomi Mi3/Mi4/Note perhaps? Or a Nexus 5 or 6. After that I think the LG G3 and HTC One M8 are probably your best bets.

    ZOPO ZP 999 is another to look at, or the newest Huawei (I've forgotten the name, sorry. Honour 6 perhaps)

    If the screen size is your issue with the OPO then that rules out a lot of what I've mentioned


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    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,652 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Xiaomi Mi3/Mi4/Note perhaps? Or a Nexus 5 or 6. After that I think the LG G3 and HTC One M8 are probably your best bets.

    Both the LG G3 and the m8 are better phones than the nexus 5.

    OP, is it possible to hold off for two months as phones prices will come down as new phones are released?

    You won't go wrong with either phone.

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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Tyson Fury wrote: »
    Both the LG G3 and the m8 are better phones than the nexus 5.

    OP, is it possible to hold off for two months as phones prices will come down as new phones are released?

    You won't go wrong with either phone.

    Negligible between the Nexus and HTC with the pricing difference. Though, as you say, can't go wrong with LG or HTC.

    The M8 won't be dropped until a few months after the M9 is out, and the G3 is £100 sterling cheaper on Amazon, I don't know how that'll go down if you're buying brick and mortar OP


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    puresoundcloud
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭puresoundcloud


    Umi Zero? 5" Super amoled screen made by samsung, same as in the S5. Its a nice looking phone, slimmer that iphone6. My mates selling one?, in fact its only in customs now, he'll ahve it in a few days.

    Check out the Mi Note and Honour 6 has a great camera i think.


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    Corkman64
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Corkman64


    Thanks for all the suggestions but I think I''l hold off until prices start to go down after the release of the m9. Any clue on when they will start to go down?


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    Corkman64
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Corkman64


    Also the only things holding me back from buying these phones are:

    HTC: the ultra pixel camera. Is it good quality?

    G3: I read reviews saying things about the UI being laggy and stuttering?

    Has anyone experienced one of these issues?


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    mememo
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭mememo


    The ultra pixel camera is not really that good for anything except standard photos they abandoned it on the new M9 which looks great but no really comprehensive reviews are out yet . The G3 is not that laggy it was one of the first phones with a 1440p screen so it has a few first gen bugs while the screen is fantastic its a battery hog and its brightness is not that great compared to other phones after seeing my friends i kept my G2 for another generation

    The ASUS zenphone 2 really looks interesting for the price


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    mememo
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭mememo


    If your interested in the HTC M9 Erica Griffin just posted a really comprehensive first look on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflyt_AtK84 in fact if you want to look up any phone she posts insanely detailed reviews some are over an hour long which is insane


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    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    mememo wrote: »
    If your interested in the HTC M9 Erica Griffin just posted a really comprehensive first look on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflyt_AtK84 in fact if you want to look up any phone she posts insanely detailed reviews some are over an hour long which is insane

    She time codes the video as an index so you can jump to the bit you want.


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    Phantasos
    Registered Users Posts: 357 ✭✭Phantasos


    Can I ask a semi-relevant question while we're discussing new phones? What are the cheapest and most reputable places online to buy a new android phone?

    I've looked at amazon but it's hard to know if it's trustworthy enough? Will I be charged tax for buying these phones from another country?


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    mememo
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭mememo


    Phantasos wrote: »
    Can I ask a semi-relevant question while we're discussing new phones? What are the cheapest and most reputable places online to buy a new android phone?

    I've looked at amazon but it's hard to know if it's trustworthy enough? Will I be charged tax for buying these phones from another country?

    The cheapest place at the moment is Amazon de (Germany) and no since its inside the EU you don't get charged tax . Just make sure you get the phone from Amazon themselves and not a 3rd party seller using the site and you will be fine they very reliable


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    Corkman64
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Corkman64


    If I am buying off amazon.de is it ok to buy it off a seller with 95%+ positive reviews and they will ship to Ireland and will the only difference be the wall adapter?


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    ghogie91
    Registered Users Posts: 1,121 ✭✭✭ghogie91


    Get a bill and a Note 4?


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    mememo
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭mememo


    Corkman64 wrote: »
    If I am buying off amazon.de is it ok to buy it off a seller with 95%+ positive reviews and they will ship to Ireland and will the only difference be the wall adapter?

    Personally I would no go below 97% and even then they would have to have over 5000 sales i would also check out the seller outside Amazon to see if they are a company or just a private seller Amazon have a fantastic return policy but they can be poor when dealing with 3rd party sellers.


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    #18
    Corkman64
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Corkman64


    Is the Moto X(2014) as good as the htc one m8 or g3


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    jackdalad23
    Registered Users Posts: 56 ✭✭jackdalad23


    Im on Three. Upgraded from an S3 to a Note 4 for 180 euro (+ trade in of S3 worth 130). 2 year contract at 45/month for 350min/700 texts and unlimited data. Phone is amazing and Three network is very good. Highly recommend Bill and a Note 4 with any carrier that does unlimited data !!


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    Corkman64
    Registered Users Posts: 47 ✭Corkman64


    Decided to get a HTC One M8 off amazon germany (got it for 430 incl. delivery). It should be coming in the next few days. Seems like a fantastic phone and I can live with the low res camera


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Corkman64 wrote: »
    Decided to get a HTC One M8 off amazon germany (got it for 430 incl. delivery). It should be coming in the next few days. Seems like a fantastic phone and I can live with the low res camera

    OnePlus One was dropped to €299 through the Irish site tonight if its not too late :O


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    mememo
    Registered Users Posts: 117 ✭✭mememo


    Corkman64 wrote: »
    Decided to get a HTC One M8 off amazon germany (got it for 430 incl. delivery). It should be coming in the next few days. Seems like a fantastic phone and I can live with the low res camera

    Great choice the front facing speakers make a world of difference when viewing any video content and if you don't like thesense UI you can just use nova launcher to make the phone look and feel any way you like


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    sentient_6
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    OnePlus One was dropped to €299 through the Irish site tonight if its not too late :O

    The oneplus was always €299 though?


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    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    sentient_6 wrote: »
    The oneplus was always €299 though?

    No it used to be about €370


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    sentient_6
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    No it used to be about €370

    Oh right my mistake, by always I meant since I started paying attention!


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