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Samsung Galaxy S5 v HTC One M8 v Sony Xperia Z2

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  • #62
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    you should be able to the the htc blocked , who did you swap it with ? is it dual sim ?


  • #63
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    To be honest i know its to little to late but stay well away from gumtree its full of scammers . i would also consider going to the guards with the reg and explaining it to them .


  • #64
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    you should be able to the the htc blocked , who did you swap it with ? is it dual sim ?

    It looks like single SIM to me mate. Any other tell tale signs it is a Chinese clone? Should I call Samsung tomorrow and ask them to verify the serial number?

    Thanks,
    M


  • #65
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    madmoe wrote: »
    It looks like single SIM to me mate. Any other tell tale signs it is a Chinese clone? Should I call Samsung tomorrow and ask them to verify the serial number?

    Thanks,
    M

    http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr

    put the imei number into this


  • #66
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    http://www.numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr

    put the imei number into this

    You see mate when I type *#06# an IMEI Invalid message appears so I am not able to check it on that site!?

    I'll try and get it off the box tomorrow!

    Edit: Just got it off the back of the phone - This IMEI number might to be correct, but it is impossible to get this confirmed.


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  • #67
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-tell-if-a-samsung-galaxy-s5-is-fake


  • #68
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    madmoe wrote: »
    You see mate when I type *#06# an IMEI Invalid message appears so I am not able to check it on that site!?

    I'll try and get it off the box tomorrow!

    Edit: Just got it off the back of the phone - This IMEI number might to be correct, but it is impossible to get this confirmed.

    one good thing you got his reg at least that's something.

    a low life scumbag to do something like that i hope you get sorted mate :).


  • #69
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-tell-if-a-samsung-galaxy-s5-is-fake

    BALLS, BALLS and more BALLS!!! Just downloaded CPU Z and guess what.....:eek::mad::(

    I'll call the guards in the morning and see what they can do! Best case I get the HTC One M8 back and worst case I get the IMEI blocked and have satisfaction in knowing that he will never get any use out of it!!

    Cheers,
    M


  • #70
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    its a fake ?


  • #71
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    its a fake ?

    Yeah, bloody MediaTek ****ty processor in it...720p display....the list goes on!!


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  • #72
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    madmoe wrote: »
    Yeah, bloody MediaTek ****ty processor in it...720p display....the list goes on!!

    boll@x just go guards say you were a victim of a scam and you have the tramps reg .was he Dublin ?


  • #73
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


    And this is why, along with taking a a mechanic to go look at a car you're buying, you take someone who knows phones to see a phone you're buying.


  • #74
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    Nothing like a good "i told you so" to lift the spirits of someone that just had a phone stolen.


  • #75
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    Nothing like a good "i told you so" to lift the spirits of someone that just had a phone stolen.

    No, a "I told you so" would be me saying to him before he went to swap his phone that its a fake and not to do it, amd him doing it anyway.

    I was simply stating that if you're not good at spotting fake/dodgy phones, either learn to spot them, or bring someone along who does.


  • #76
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    boll@x just go guards say you were a victim of a scam and you have the tramps reg .was he Dublin ?

    He sounded foreign to be honest, well dressed and was driving a black Mercedes. His phone is now ringing again but he is not answering it! I have text him and left him voice mails threatening I will go to the guards which I am gonna do now after work!!

    Cheers,
    M


  • #77
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    i kinda knew is was of different origin to be honest just didn't want to say as id be slated a raciest by the do gooders anyhow.

    make sure you quote his reg to him in the text scare the batsard into giving you back youre phone back .

    have you not gone to the guards yet ?


  • #78
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Going in tomorrow to pick up either... know someone who works in CPWH so I'll be moving to 3 on 2 year contract and I get the M8 for free or S5 for 29 euro @55 a month unlimited everything.

    Messed around with the M8 for a good while (dad got one last week) and it's absolutely gorgeous. Just gonna have a look at the S5 see what the fuss is about, i'd be happy with either i'd say. Looking for decent battery life, dont really care about the camera but I know they're both good for everyday normal shots, the waterproof/dustproof is a plus for the S5 but I always have phones in a case etc so i'm hoping the M8 isn't as fragile as I think..


  • #79
    timetogo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 990 ✭✭✭timetogo


    Htc One vs S5 comparison video. Not bad.
    http://www.versusos.com/videos/htc-one-m8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5/


  • #80
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,611 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • #81
    odjazdowy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭odjazdowy


    but not in ireland....and g3 has good hardware, but if they didn't change UI I would kill myself after 1 day;)


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  • #82
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #83
    CinSoots
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭CinSoots


    Would you not consider a Nexus 5 plus a €20 monthly contract with 48 for pretty much unlimited everything?? And it has stock android so you don't have to mess around rooting etc. I can't understand why HTC, Samsung etc don't ship with stock android, its a way better experience and easily updateable


  • #84
    blinkey 101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 629 ✭✭✭blinkey 101


    48 don't do contract ?


  • #85
    Stormington
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 534 ✭✭✭Stormington


    48 don't do contract - they do 'membership' which means you pay member's fees and not a contract. There's an important legal distinction between the two as you'll typically have far more and more complicated terms in the latter.

    €20 pm is Unlimited mobile calls (60 mins to landline iirc), unlimited texts and 5gb data.
    €10 pm is 300 mins (+60 landlines), unlimited texts and 1gb data.

    Easiest way to explain it is to treat it as one of those 30-day sim only deals. You're not forced into topping up - if you don't, you don't get the deal. Simple.

    As for phones, I would recommend avoiding Sony like the plague. Unless they have significantly improved their software since the Xperia P. Their phones are like ladyboys: they might be fairly convincing when you first look at them but get under the surface and you'll be in for a nasty surprise.

    I'll echo the sentiments of the Nexus 5: Dat lag-free stock android. It also turns out there were two iterations of it - the 2nd gen (so to speak) improved the camera and speakers. You can get an OTG or micro sd adaptor for about €20 delivered. There was one on kickstarter recently. Can't remember the name of it though. I'll post links if I find it.


  • #86
    Sparkles27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 294 ✭✭Sparkles27


    rizzee wrote: »
    Going in tomorrow to pick up either... know someone who works in CPWH so I'll be moving to 3 on 2 year contract and I get the M8 for free or S5 for 29 euro @55 a month unlimited everything.

    Messed around with the M8 for a good while (dad got one last week) and it's absolutely gorgeous. Just gonna have a look at the S5 see what the fuss is about, i'd be happy with either i'd say. Looking for decent battery life, dont really care about the camera but I know they're both good for everyday normal shots, the waterproof/dustproof is a plus for the S5 but I always have phones in a case etc so i'm hoping the M8 isn't as fragile as I think..

    Which did you go for??
    My upgrade is July 1st not June 1st as I thought originally so I have another few weeks to think about which phone to get!!


  • #87
    rizzee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,876 ✭✭✭rizzee


    Sparkles27 wrote: »
    Which did you go for??
    My upgrade is July 1st not June 1st as I thought originally so I have another few weeks to think about which phone to get!!

    I'm heading in soon, was up for a few hours during the night checking out review, the GSMarena one completely puts me in favour of the S5. Apart from design (more of a personal preference than anything TBH) and some cool camera features, in my opinion and judging on reviews I feel the S5 is slightly superior.

    I'll let you know how I get on , they better be in stock!! :p I can do a side by side review of both phones as there's a M8 here in the house already like I said


  • #88
    120_Minutes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭120_Minutes


    Stormington wrote: »

    As for phones, I would recommend avoiding Sony like the plague. Unless they have significantly improved their software since the Xperia P. Their phones are like ladyboys: they might be fairly convincing when you first look at them but get under the surface and you'll be in for a nasty surprise.

    They have, My last two phones were an xperia s, and z with a small break in the middle to own a galaxy s3. the S had slight battery issues that was solved with an update, and my Z has been perfect since day one and has one of the best standby times i've ever seen.

    the same couldnt be said for the s3, very bad standby time and i tried absolutely everything to sort it. in the end i just got shot of it.


  • #89
    Sparkles27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 294 ✭✭Sparkles27


    rizzee wrote: »
    I'm heading in soon, was up for a few hours during the night checking out review, the GSMarena one completely puts me in favour of the S5. Apart from design (more of a personal preference than anything TBH) and some cool camera features, in my opinion and judging on reviews I feel the S5 is slightly superior.

    I'll let you know how I get on , they better be in stock!! :p I can do a side by side review of both phones as there's a M8 here in the house already like I said

    Yeah I think the S5 is probably better than the M8 but I am also considering the Z2.
    What do you have now?
    Whichever phone you get will be brilliant anyway!

    Yeah let me know ;)
    That'd be great, thanks.
    Good luck!!


  • #90
    beno619
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,002 ✭✭✭beno619


    CinSoots wrote: »
    Would you not consider a Nexus 5 plus a €20 monthly contract with 48 for pretty much unlimited everything?? And it has stock android so you don't have to mess around rooting etc. I can't understand why HTC, Samsung etc don't ship with stock android, its a way better experience and easily updateable

    Very highly opinionated statement,I much prefer HTC sense to stock android, stock Android is a lot better than it was a year ago though and there are only a few niggles that bother me now.


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  • #91
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,410 ✭✭✭madmoe


    blinkey 101 wrote: »
    i kinda knew is was of different origin to be honest just didn't want to say as id be slated a raciest by the do gooders anyhow.

    make sure you quote his reg to him in the text scare the batsard into giving you back youre phone back .

    have you not gone to the guards yet ?

    Went to the guards on Friday and it's all in God's hands now......for all the good that will do!

    Cheers,
    M


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