Nokia 7 plus vs Xiaomi Mi A2

Tazzimus

As above, which would have the edge?
Hardware seems to be pretty much the same from what I can see, price wise, 150 ish in the difference?

Or would it be better to hold out for the Mi 7 etc?

corks finest

Tazzimus wrote: »

As above, which would have the edge?
Hardware seems to be pretty much the same from what I can see, price wise, 150 ish in the difference?

Or would it be better to hold out for the Mi 7 etc?

I've a mi Max 2,mi phones are fine,but don't update too often,and to get one unlocked,,you'd need connections,up to yesterday I'd have said the Nokia 7 plus is far better,but personally the lack of FM radio ISA deal breaker,. Motorola G6 plus is out soon, better than both I reckon

Tazzimus

FM radio wouldn't be an issue for me really, I use Spotify mainly if I'm listening to music (30GB data)

The Xiaomi phones seem to be great for the price, but I'm well accustomed to Nokia's and their quality, build wise etc.

corks finest

Tazzimus wrote: »

FM radio wouldn't be an issue for me really, I use Spotify mainly if I'm listening to music (30GB data)

The Xiaomi phones seem to be great for the price, but I'm well accustomed to Nokia's and their quality, build wise etc.

Bought my son the Nokia 7 plus last week,hes the same ref FM radio,the Nokia build quality is v nice,slim phone,looks and feels top notch

OldMrBrennan83

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theteal

Tazzimus wrote: »

FM radio wouldn't be an issue for me really, I use Spotify mainly if I'm listening to music (30GB data)

The Xiaomi phones seem to be great for the price, but I'm well accustomed to Nokia's and their quality, build wise etc.

The current guise of Nokia has no reputation for quality, it’s not the same company, they’re coming from China like the rest of them. I would be more confident of the reliability of a Xiaomi than these new “Nokia” phones any day

biebiebie

Patww79 wrote: »

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Yes the Android One version of the Mi 6x is due.
Aka Mi A2.
No 3.5m headphone jack either afaik.

Peatys

Tazzimus wrote: »

As above, which would have the edge?
Hardware seems to be pretty much the same from what I can see, price wise, 150 ish in the difference?

Or would it be better to hold out for the Mi 7 etc?

Where did you see a price for the mi a2? Cheers

Peatys

biebiebie wrote: »

Yes the Android One version of the Mi 6x is due.
Aka Mi A2.
No 3.5m headphone jack either afaik.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_(mi_6x)-ampp-9140.php#ampshare=https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_(mi_6x)-9140.php

Says it was released last month, but i can't find it for sale

D'Peoples Voice

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Yakult

theteal wrote: »

The current guise of Nokia has no reputation for quality, it’s not the same company, they’re coming from China like the rest of them. I would be more confident of the reliability of a Xiaomi than these new “Nokia” phones any day

While somewhat true, I think they will garner a reputation for quality in time. The Nokia 7 plus, compared to phones in or around the same price category feels much nicer and better quality than the competition.

Mind you, tha'ts not compared to Xiaomi, because shops don't stock them so I couldn't compare. Time will tell!

Peatys

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_appears_on_swiss_site_sales_start_in_august-news-31714.php

BopNiblets

Peatys wrote: »

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_a2_appears_on_swiss_site_sales_start_in_august-news-31714.php

Just saw the 64GB version there on eglobal central EU site for around 240 with insured shipping, very tempting
I'd go for it over the Nokia 7+ because it's a bit lighter, and for rooting (still can't unlock Nokia bootloader afaik), probably cheaper too.
The lack of NFC and headphone jack doesn't really bother me (comes with adapter).

s3rtvdbwfj81ch

The lack of NFC in the Mi phones troubles me.

BopNiblets

Gabriella Thousands Gurney wrote: »

The lack of NFC in the Mi phones troubles me.

I've only ever used it with the Leap card app, BOI doesn't support NFC payments yet but I can see how it would be good.