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new Android phone - recommendations

  • 30-05-2021 09:20AM
    #1
    have2flushtwice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,507 ✭✭✭


    I need a new phone as my current one is dying.
    i had a one plus 3 since 2016, but after a bit of damage it's time to call it a day. the cost of the 8+ is outside my range. so I got a second hand s6 to tide me over. I charge the battery three times a day with a power bank as I move around a bit.
    so it's time to invest.
    my requirements are:
    id stay with Samsung.
    dual SIM.
    128gb memory for apps.
    decent ram.
    sim free. I've the sim paid by the company but I buy the phone.
    approx 3-400 euro. i work between office and workshop. potential for damage is high and I hate a clunky case.
    a model from 2019 or 2020 would be fine.


Comments

  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,266 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    have2flushtwice wrote: »
    I need a new phone as my current one is dying.
    i had a one plus 3 since 2016, but after a bit of damage it's time to call it a day. the cost of the 8+ is outside my range. so I got a second hand s6 to tide me over. I charge the battery three times a day with a power bank as I move around a bit.
    so it's time to invest.
    my requirements are:
    id stay with Samsung.
    dual SIM.
    128gb memory for apps.
    decent ram.
    sim free. I've the sim paid by the company but I buy the phone.
    approx 3-400 euro. i work between office and workshop. potential for damage is high and I hate a clunky case.
    a model from 2019 or 2020 would be fine.

    With that spec and budget. I'd consider a Note 10 or 10 plus dual SIM. I picked up a refurbed from refurbed.ie absolutely superb machine. I was coming from note 8 and was going to jump back into One plus 8 or above but couldn't justify the spend.. so got A 12gb 128mb note 10 plus from them and it's excellent. Lovely jump up from my note 8.


  • #3
    Beechwoodspark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,167 ✭✭✭✭Beechwoodspark


    There’s a page on gsm arena called phone finder that is really helpful in situations like this I have used it myself for my own use and for my elderly uncle I’d recommend it


  • #4
    munstergirl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 771 ✭✭✭munstergirl


    Motorola phone have great batteries , they are unlocked sim free in Argos.

    SIM Free Motorola G30 128GB Mobile Phone - Dark Pearl 939/4841 €190.00

    SIM Free Motorola G9 Power 128GB Mobile Phone - Blue 878/2069 €190.00

    SIM Free Motorola G50 64GB 5G Mobile Phone - Steel Grey 943/4622 €240.00


  • #5
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,153 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Poco F3 has a serious spec for the price.


  • #6
    Mrtm17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭Mrtm17


    Anybody have a Samsung a52 5g? I'm thinking of getting that one


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