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Looking for a new phone.

  • 05-08-2016 10:31am
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 564 ✭✭✭


    I currently have a Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 and it has been a brilliant phone however it is playing up massively most likely due to being dropped a few times. I was wondering which of the following would be the best option.

    - Another Vodafone Smart Ultra 6
    - OnePus 1
    - OnePlus X
    - OnePlus

    Or any other recommendations?

    Any advice would be appreciated.


Comments

  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Ulefone power from Amazon.co.uk.
    A powerhouse of a phone.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,609 ✭✭✭smilerf


    Ulefone power from Amazon.co.uk.
    A powerhouse of a phone.
    I second the above


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 564 ✭✭✭Mr Arrior


    Never heard of the Ulefone. I was leaning towards the OnePlus X.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 927 ✭✭✭nanook5


    Mr Arrior wrote: »
    Never heard of the Ulefone. I was leaning towards the OnePlus X.

    Get the One plus 3 .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    The One Plus X is currently out of stock, with pretty vague info around when/if it will be available again.
    I had pretty much the same choices a few weeks ago and went with the Ulefone Power.
    The battery is great.
    Just figured out how to update to Marshmallow a couple of days ago and all working well.

    Only possible negative I see, is that it is very big. It's a 5.5" screen, and there's a bit of body around that.
    I for some reason thought it was 5" when ordering, like the One Plus x, my own error. But I've gotten used to it now and my wife's 4.5" seems tiny.

    But if you're ok with the size, it's a great phone.
    Pretty sure the other One Plus phones are all 5.5" too. They are supposed to be really good phones, but a good bit pricier than the Power.

    The power came to around €150 ordered from Amazon; includes a clear silicone case (not great quality, but does the job), and a little stand (haven't used, not sure i ever will, but seems good quality).


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 564 ✭✭✭Mr Arrior


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    The One Plus X is currently out of stock, with pretty vague info around when/if it will be available again.
    I had pretty much the same choices a few weeks ago and went with the Ulefone Power.
    The battery is great.
    Just figured out how to update to Marshmallow a couple of days ago and all working well.

    Only possible negative I see, is that it is very big. It's a 5.5" screen, and there's a bit of body around that.
    I for some reason thought it was 5" when ordering, like the One Plus x, my own error. But I've gotten used to it now and my wife's 4.5" seems tiny.

    But if you're ok with the size, it's a great phone.
    Pretty sure the other One Plus phones are all 5.5" too. They are supposed to be really good phones, but a good bit pricier than the Power.

    The power came to around €150 ordered from Amazon; includes a clear silicone case (not great quality, but does the job), and a little stand (haven't used, not sure i ever will, but seems good quality).

    Cheers. As ya said the OnePlus 3 would be a lot more expensive but it looks to be very good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    I got the Ulefone Power for my gf. Its a great phone. As above, battery is superb and its a good solid fast phone. Great buy at €150


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    Mr Arrior wrote: »
    Cheers. As ya said the OnePlus 3 would be a lot more expensive but it looks to be very good.

    Yep, if the cost isn't an issue I'd go for the one plus 3 based on what I've read.
    Personally couldn't justify the spend

    The camera on Power isn't amazing either


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 627 ✭✭✭kerryked


    Smart Ultra 7?

    I have a SU6 too, great phone. Giving trouble for some people now, it was €180, never going to be Apple/Samsung build quality.

    SU7 going for €200 on Vodafone. Looks much better than SU6 aesthetically, imo.

    As others have said, the OnePlus3 is a great phone, double the price of the SU7 though, so you'd have to weigh up if it's going to be worth it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,366 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Honor 5x is worth a look too.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 564 ✭✭✭Mr Arrior


    Narrowed down to OnePlus 3 and SU7. Any pros and cons about either? I know OP3 is double the price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 Ian_80


    Mr Arrior wrote: »
    Narrowed down to OnePlus 3 and SU7. Any pros and cons about either? I know OP3 is double the price.

    Xiaomi Redmi Pro, worth a look..............


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Ian_80 wrote: »
    Xiaomi Redmi Pro, worth a look..............

    No its not, no band 20. OP2 and OP3 support B20 but the OP1 and a vast number of asian market phones don't.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 253 ✭✭chrisire


    Nexus 5x only 249 in argos


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭Diceicle


    GBX wrote: »
    I got the Ulefone Power for my gf. Its a great phone. As above, battery is superb and its a good solid fast phone. Great buy at €150

    How does the Ulefone Power compare to the Ultra 6? Im in a similar situation as the OP.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    I'm not sure how the Power compares to the Ultra - but the Power is a very solid device, Android 6 OTA update. Battery is the huge positive.


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