Huawei P20/P20 Pro

JustJoe7240

tbayers wrote: »

Quick one, I am currently on a 24 month all in deal with Eir (phone, broadband, TV etc) but not due an upgrade until the 10th of May. Mightily impressed with the initial reviews of the p20 Pro so really want to get it. Thing is, anybody have any experience with receiving an upgrade earlier than expected? Really want to avail of the head phone offer as well. Since tomorrow is the last day of getting headphones hoping to get it sorted tomorrow. Case of ringing the loyalty team? 


Was thinking of getting rid of everything and just keeping the Broadband for the free sports package but this might just tempt me to stay with them for another 2 years.

Is your 2 year contract up the 10th of may? If that's the case then I'd say there's a very good chance they'll get that pushed for you,

However if your contract isn't up until the 10th of June, and the 10th of may Is your early upgrade date, then you're probably stuck, they're strict on that. Nothing to lose by giving them a call

tbayers

joecass123 wrote: »

tbayers wrote: »

Quick one, I am currently on a 24 month all in deal with Eir (phone, broadband, TV etc) but not due an upgrade until the 10th of May. Mightily impressed with the initial reviews of the p20 Pro so really want to get it. Thing is, anybody have any experience with receiving an upgrade earlier than expected? Really want to avail of the head phone offer as well. Since tomorrow is the last day of getting headphones hoping to get it sorted tomorrow. Case of ringing the loyalty team? 


Was thinking of getting rid of everything and just keeping the Broadband for the free sports package but this might just tempt me to stay with them for another 2 years.

Is your 2 year contract up the 10th of may? If that's the case then I'd say there's a very good chance they'll get that pushed for you,

However if your contract isn't up until the 10th of June, and the 10th of may Is your early upgrade date, then you're probably stuck, they're strict on that. Nothing to lose by giving them a call

That is the problem, I cant find the contract date anywhere, MyEir Dashboard is pretty ****e to be honest. I can find upgrade date as 10th of May so your assumption could be right regarding later end of contract date, if only I could find it. As was mentioned earlier dealing with them over the phone is not high on my wish list, might just pop into shop instead.

Foreign Sports

Gatling wrote: »

Have you actually tried to deal with eir ,
Telesales and online sales are two separate divisions and notorious to deal with

Yep, have had numerous battles with them...the only way to get the headphones is to pre order online. But if the customer is set up to be eligible for an upgrade (early or otherwise) then there should be no issue in pre-ordering.

GT_TDI_150

Foreign Sports wrote: »

What's stopped you from making a decision so far?

Maybe list the top 5 most important things you want in a phone and go with the one that comes closest?

Ive no specific requirement other than what ever phone i choose im stuck with till 2020 as im signing up for 24months.

Ive seen the picture comparisons between both and tbh id be happy if i shot the pictures either phone produces.

Battery is a point of interest but the larger battery in the p20 pro is offset by the wireless charging in the s9+ imho (ive a charge pad on my desk currently and it is just a habit that when my current phone is put down it goes on the pad). So my s7 has loads of battery left come night time.

Different colours of the handsets dont bother me either... Black... I love a sleek black device.

S9+
Have had a few samsungs never had issues with any of them + familiarity
Has wireless charging smaller battery
Better resale value
costlier to buy
like the screen
Headphone jack
Free case and 1 free front glass replacement (on voda)
Reports of coverage issues
64gb memory expandable to few 100gb


P20 pro
Huge battery no wireless charging
Cheaper to buy
Less of a noticable edge where the glass and the frame meet
Missus has had the p9 and p10 and has had serious coverage issues on both,and a problem with the leica camera system on the p10
128gb not expandable

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

cheers, looks decent enough to me?

Anything stand out as lacking in it (for the price I mean)?

just on this anything noticably lacking on the Lite vs other phones in the €300 pricerange? Just want decent storage/camera/batt life. Main use is Whatsapp/Youtube/basic apps

Foreign Sports

mrcheez wrote: »

just on this anything noticably lacking on the Lite vs other phones in the €300 pricerange? Just want decent storage/camera/batt life. Main use is Whatsapp/Youtube/basic apps

From looking at the GSM arena link posted earlier, the p20 lite sounds like a decent phone.

4Gb Ram, 64Gb storage and 3000mAh are all good numbers.

What other phones are you considering?

ForestFire

Vodafone order dispatched

P20 Pro and hopefully headphones!

tbayers

As expected they won't move my upgrade date as it is a month out next week. And as its an online offer it has nothing to do with Eir loyalty apparently. Three it is so and cancelling Eir next month.

Gatling

tbayers wrote: »

As expected they won't move my upgrade date as it is a month out next week. And as its an online offer it has nothing to do with Eir loyalty apparently. Three it is so and cancelling Eir next month.

Had a feeling that would happen ,
Ive repeatedly had murder with them after they originally wouldn't let me have an upgrade because of my landline ,and TV package .

I don't have eir TV landline or broadband ,and never had .
Just a former meteor number

Foreign Sports

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

Ive no specific requirement other than what ever phone i choose im stuck with till 2020 as im signing up for 24months.

Ive seen the picture comparisons between both and tbh id be happy if i shot the pictures either phone produces.

Battery is a point of interest but the larger battery in the p20 pro is offset by the wireless charging in the s9+ imho (ive a charge pad on my desk currently and it is just a habit that when my current phone is put down it goes on the pad). So my s7 has loads of battery left come night time.

Different colours of the handsets dont bother me either... Black... I love a sleek black device.

S9+
Have had a few samsungs never had issues with any of them + familiarity
Has wireless charging smaller battery
Better resale value
costlier to buy
like the screen
Headphone jack
Free case and 1 free front glass replacement (on voda)
Reports of coverage issues
64gb memory expandable to few 100gb


P20 pro
Huge battery no wireless charging
Cheaper to buy
Less of a noticable edge where the glass and the frame meet
Missus has had the p9 and p10 and has had serious coverage issues on both,and a problem with the leica camera system on the p10
128gb not expandable

I've never owned anything Huawei before but my wife has a p10 and loves it. She's had no issues with coverage (on three).

As per your points above, it seems like you are leaning slightly towards the s9+

dan786

ForestFire wrote: »

Vodafone order dispatched

P20 Pro and hopefully headphones!

Same. But just realized I ordered two somehow one 24 hours after the other. Both have been dispatched. I am expecting headsets with both as they were ordered in March so if anyone wants the set they can have it for 779 with the headphones.

ForestFire

GT_TDI_150 wrote: »

did someone mention the p20 pro comes with a case in the box?

Also, I'm walking into a vodafone or 3 shop on friday and buying a phone ... am i still in line for the headphones?

Vodafone (Boards) have confirmed that any orders up to and including this morning qualify for the free headphones.

https://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057857212/3

If you want the free headphones I would get your order in today as soon as possible and check again here on boards with vodafone.

Just make sure it is still advertised on the website when ordering.

You can always return within 14 days if you do not get headphones.

Time is running out on the hadphones.

rizzee

Might be a few of the phones up for cheap online next week, some people might be buying to get the expensive headphones at a fraction of the price and make money back selling the phone

Foreign Sports

rizzee wrote: »

Might be a few of the phones up for cheap online next week, some people might be buying to get the expensive headphones at a fraction of the price and make money back selling the phone

Absolutely, could work both ways though. I'd imagine the majority want the phone and are willing to sell the headphones to offset the cost.

I'll be keeping both though :rolleyes:

Foreign Sports

dan786 wrote: »

Same. But just realized I ordered two somehow one 24 hours after the other. Both have been dispatched. I am expecting headsets with both as they were ordered in March so if anyone wants the set they can have it for 779 with the headphones.

Sounds like a job for GT_TDI_150

The tax man

Any retail package unboxing/review videos I've watched had a clear case included with the P20 Pro.
The launch packs given to reviewers didn't, so don't read too much into the contents they show.

mrcheez

mrcheez wrote: »

just on this anything noticably lacking on the Lite vs other phones in the €300 pricerange? Just want decent storage/camera/batt life. Main use is Whatsapp/Youtube/basic apps

Foreign Sports wrote: »

From looking at the GSM arena link posted earlier, the p20 lite sounds like a decent phone.

4Gb Ram, 64Gb storage and 3000mAh are all good numbers.

What other phones are you considering?

Comparing it to a Xiaomi Mi A1 ... Or Samsung Galaxy A5?

Thanks

dan786

Foreign Sports wrote: »

Absolutely, could work both ways though. I'd imagine the majority want the phone and are willing to sell the headphones to offset the cost.

I'll be keeping both though :rolleyes:

I will be keeping the phone not sure about headset so if anyone just wants the headset its theirs for 250 haha.

rizzee

The tax man wrote: »

Any retail package unboxing/review videos I've watched had a clear case included with the P20 Pro.
The launch packs given to reviewers didn't, so don't read too much into the contents they show.

It's only a cheapy silicon anyway, will probably just tide people over until they get something decent.

Foreign Sports

mrcheez wrote: »

Comparing it to a Xiaomi Mi A1 ... Or Samsung Galaxy A5?

Thanks

https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-mobile-phones/Huawei-P20-Lite-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-A5-2017-vs-Xiaomi-Mi-A1

They are all broadly similar based upon the above link.

The Galaxy A5 only has 3GB RAM though, which might be an issue if you like to use lots of apps at the same time.

The P20 Lite is the newest, has the biggest screen and is running the newest version of Android so it probably the best buy between the above.

dan786

Vodafone still have headphones, so order now if you havent already.

mrcheez

Foreign Sports wrote: »

https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-mobile-phones/Huawei-P20-Lite-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-A5-2017-vs-Xiaomi-Mi-A1

They are all broadly similar based upon the above link.

The Galaxy A5 only has 3GB RAM though, which might be an issue if you like to use lots of apps at the same time.

The P20 Lite is the newest, has the biggest screen and is running the newest version of Android so it probably the best buy between the above.

Handy site, thanks!

The tax man

rizzee wrote: »

It's only a cheapy silicon anyway, will probably just tide people over until they get something decent.

It'll keep me happy till I get the Spigen case.

bigmike99

for those that didnt go for the pro.

there is a mate 10PRO is 540 quid in amazon warehouse today.

GT_TDI_150

what are the chances of of vodafone and three store actually having p20 pros onsite tomorrow for non-pre order purchases?

jacksie66

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iHungry

Harvey Norman might have some but no headphones

eoinfitzokk

Tesco Have the P20 Lite at what seems like a decent price at 280 euro. Apologies If already posted.

https://www.tescomobile.ie/phone-details/388/Huawei-P20-Lite?prepay=1

jacksie66

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dan786

jacksie66 wrote: »

Yeah but it's 899 there..

€899 is the standard price for Factory Unlocked version everywhere.