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Huawei P20 Pro - best deal no contract

  • 04-09-2018 4:26pm
    #1
    Lochlannach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭


    So, as the title suggests I'm after one of these phones but don't want a 24 month contract so will be looking to buy outright.

    I'm not keen on buying from China direct due to the hassle around customs/vat.

    I see some ads on adverts from phone shops in Dublin @ around €620. These claim to be brand new & unlocked - are they legit?

    Today I saw it for €549.99 in Carphone Warehouse on Three prepay. It seemed that €10 credit must be purchased at the same time. If I buy this can I then use an online service to unlock? Do the install any specific bloatware these days?

    Has anyone seen any good deals or know any other routes to getting this device?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    I believe the ones on adverts are grey imports. You shouldn't have any problems with them, but you wouldn't be able to insure them.

    3 don't include bloatware, at least my last few devices haven't had any. 3 of my last 4 devices bought new from 3 have been SIM unlocked, but I have also bought them all on release, so less likely to be locked.


  • #3
    Lochlannach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Lochlannach


    Basil3 wrote: »
    I believe the ones on adverts are grey imports. You shouldn't have any problems with them, but you wouldn't be able to insure them.

    3 don't include bloatware, at least my last few devices haven't had any. 3 of my last 4 devices bought new from 3 have been SIM unlocked, but I have also bought them all on release, so less likely to be locked.

    Maybe the 3 one and unlocking would be the way to go.


  • #4
    Pacifico
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,115 ✭✭✭Pacifico


    Lochlannach wrote: »
    Maybe the 3 one and unlocking would be the way to go.

    How much would they be to unlock?

    Also, it seems to be 599 on Three?


  • #5
    Lochlannach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 169 ✭✭Lochlannach


    Pacifico wrote: »
    How much would they be to unlock?

    Also, it seems to be 599 on Three?

    Looks like €21 on adverts to unlock.

    That price seems to be a carphone warehouse deal on the black phone - three does list at €599 on their site.

    Deal aside three does also list twilight...I'm interested but haven't been able to find one to see it in the flesh so to speak.


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