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Wileyfox Swift 4G Dual-SIM Cyanogen OS Smartphone 99£ from Amazon.co.uk

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  • 02-05-2016 10:00am
    #1
    civitano
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    With free delivery to ROI


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    #2
    0gac3yjefb5sv7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭0gac3yjefb5sv7


    civitano wrote: »
    With free delivery to ROI

    Link?


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    jimmynokia
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭jimmynokia


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wileyfox-Swift-Dual-SIM-Free-Smartphone/dp/B014UUQUAO/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462181118&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=wilefyox


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    #4
    civitano
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭civitano


    Pheonix10 wrote: »
    Link?

    Performing a search on the Amazon website should not be too tiresome, should it?


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    #5
    civitano
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭civitano


    jimmynokia wrote: »
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wileyfox-Swift-Dual-SIM-Free-Smartphone/dp/B014UUQUAO/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462181118&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=wilefyox

    Thank you for posting the relevant link.

    I am still not allowed to post links.

    Thanks


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    #6
    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users Posts: 3,321 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    Anyone have one of these?
    What are they like?


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    murphm45
    Registered Users Posts: 505 ✭✭✭murphm45


    fergiesfolly wrote: »
    Anyone have one of these?
    What are they like?

    They had it a s party of their lightening deals a few weeks ago and I picked one up. All in all it seems like a decent enough phone and in not disappointed at all. I'll be honest all I use it for is phone calls, messaging and the internet but or does all those admirable. The screen seems decent enough and it's relatively quick. Haven't really used the camera but seems OK to me. I'm getting 2 to 3 days out of the battery but I would be a relatively light user. It feels light so might be fragile and it doesn't catch the charging cable all that well so just something to watch.

    Just one FYI on it, it doesn't come with either headphones or a charging plug (it does have a USB cable). Not a big deal I'm sure but it came as a bit of a surprise to me.

    OK it's not competition for an s7 or an iPhone but it's definitely good value for the money.


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    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users Posts: 3,321 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    murphm45 wrote: »
    They had it a s party of their lightening deals a few weeks ago and I picked one up. All in all it seems like a decent enough phone and in not disappointed at all. I'll be honest all I use it for is phone calls, messaging and the internet but or does all those admirable. The screen seems decent enough and it's relatively quick. Haven't really used the camera but seems OK to me. I'm getting 2 to 3 days out of the battery but I would be a relatively light user. It feels light so might be fragile and it doesn't catch the charging cable all that well so just something to watch.

    Just one FYI on it, it doesn't come with either headphones or a charging plug (it does have a USB cable). Not a big deal I'm sure but it came as a bit of a surprise to me.

    OK it's not competition for an s7 or an iPhone but it's definitely good value for the money.

    Thanks for that.
    Looking for a cheap phone to do me a few months and most cheaper phones are either clogged up with bloatware(Vodafone) or are really badly speced.
    Actually waiting for the rumoured release (don't laugh) of a Nokia android phone, so this'll do in the meantime


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    CJmasgrande
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭CJmasgrande


    I ordered this phone two days ago and it arrived today. Using it past hour have to say I'm very impressed so far. Very quick and easy to use


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    beauf
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    They say the camera is so so. How would you rate it?


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    christy02
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    fergiesfolly wrote: »
    murphm45 wrote: »
    They had it a s party of their lightening deals a few weeks ago and I picked one up. All in all it seems like a decent enough phone and in not disappointed at all. I'll be honest all I use it for is phone calls, messaging and the internet but or does all those admirable. The screen seems decent enough and it's relatively quick. Haven't really used the camera but seems OK to me. I'm getting 2 to 3 days out of the battery but I would be a relatively light user. It feels light so might be fragile and it doesn't catch the charging cable all that well so just something to watch.

    Just one FYI on it, it doesn't come with either headphones or a charging plug (it does have a USB cable). Not a big deal I'm sure but it came as a bit of a surprise to me.

    OK it's not competition for an s7 or an iPhone but it's definitely good value for the money.

    Thanks for that.
    Looking for a cheap phone to do me a few months and most cheaper phones are either clogged up with bloatware(Vodafone) or are really badly speced.
    Actually waiting for the rumoured release (don't laugh) of a Nokia android phone, so this'll do in the meantime

    Nokia were bought by Microsoft, hence the Windows effort and subsequently closed. While they still have some manufacturing capabilities I doubt they are releasing an android phone?


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    murphm45
    Registered Users Posts: 505 ✭✭✭murphm45


    christy02 wrote: »
    Nokia were bought by Microsoft, hence the Windows effort and subsequently closed. While they still have some manufacturing capabilities I doubt they are releasing an android phone?

    Ah that's were you're wrong http://m.gsmarena.com/nokia_c1-6885.php

    Technically foxconn are making it, Nokia (or what's left of the company that Microsoft didn't buy) are designing it and licencing other companies to make it. I wonder will it even be realised here though, the n1 tablet was only released in China.


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    fergiesfolly
    Registered Users Posts: 3,321 ✭✭✭fergiesfolly


    Well obviously, I'm hoping Nokia release it here.
    Been reading about it for the last few weeks and it's due for release in quarter 3-4 this year. Not much hard info about it, but I have faith in Nokia getting back to making good phones again, once the shackles of Microsoft are removed. Going with Windows was a huge mistake by them, hopefully Android brings greater success.
    Anyway, this Wileyfox will hopefully keep me going till then.


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    soirish
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭soirish


    Same phone is £129 on the official website https://www.wileyfox.com/swift/

    Wileyfox Swift specifications

    5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS Fully Laminated display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
    1.2 GHz Quad-Core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) processor with Adreno 306 GPU
    2GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
    Dual SIM
    Cyanogen OS 12.1 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
    13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash, Samsung S5K3M2 sensor
    5MP front-facing camera
    Dimensions: 141.15 x 71 x 9.37 mm; Weight: 135g
    4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
    3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
    2500mAh battery

    Pros:
    Great screen
    Good camera
    Low price

    Cons:
    Sometimes complicated OS
    Uninspired design
    Super bright notification LED

    Reviews:
    http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/wileyfox-swift-1302600/review
    http://www.fonearena.com/blog/153704/wileyfox-storm-and-swift-with-5-5-inch-1080p-and-5-inch-hd-displays-cyanogen-os-4g-lte-announced.html


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    #15
    rustledjimmies
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    soirish wrote: »
    Same phone is £129 on the official website https://www.wileyfox.com/swift/

    Wileyfox Storm specifications

    Those specs are not for this phone.


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    #16
    beauf
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    Swift / Storm are different phones.


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    #17
    theoneeyedman
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    Question about the cryogen mod os? How smooth does setting up go in comparison to regular android os. A big + for me is the ease of setting up contacts etc when changing over or updating android phones, is the process as simple with the modified os?


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    rustledjimmies
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    CyanogenMod is stock Android made sweet. It's way more customisable (if you want to dive in making changes) but if there's a stock Android feature you like, rest assured there's a better version of it in CM.


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    soirish
    Registered Users Posts: 713 ✭✭✭soirish


    rustledjimmies wrote: »
    Those specs are not for this phone.

    Updated the post, thanks.


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    Junglewoman
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    Thanks OP - I just ordered one


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    eoinfitzokk
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    rustledjimmies wrote: »
    CyanogenMod is stock Android made sweet. It's way more customisable (if you want to dive in making changes) but if there's a stock Android feature you like, rest assured there's a better version of it in CM.

    I agree. CM13 on Moto E is surprising quick so it's well optimised too.


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    GekkePrutser
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    CyanogenOS is not the same as CyanogenMod! CM is a community effort while CyanogenOS is a commercial project.

    Nevertheless it does follow the same general idea, but there night be commercial interests limiting availability of upgrades etc.


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    ooter
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    Can't seem to find the info in the link, does anyone know what memory is on the phone and can extra memory be added?


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    rustledjimmies
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭rustledjimmies


    ooter wrote: »
    Can't seem to find the info in the link, does anyone know what memory is on the phone and can extra memory be added?

    Yes, I know. You can too if you bother using your reading orbs. soirish has helpfully posted the exact answer to your question you lazy sod.


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    eoinfitzokk
    Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭eoinfitzokk


    GekkePrutser wrote: »
    CyanogenOS is not the same as CyanogenMod! CM is a community effort while CyanogenOS is a commercial project.

    Nevertheless it does follow the same general idea, but there night be commercial interests limiting availability of upgrades etc.

    Sorry. Yeah the Moto E has nightly updates. Do Wiley care much if you get onto the next CyanogenOs version? Wonder if they are bringing out new CyanogenOs handsets with these reductions.


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    basskebab
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    ooter wrote: »
    Can't seem to find the info in the link, does anyone know what memory is on the phone and can extra memory be added?

    You can find it on their site
    https://www.wileyfox.com/swift/
    Has 16GB onboard

    I have one of these a few weeks now and am really happy with it. Cyanogen allows you to skin the phone with loads of different themes and has none of the usual bloatware other phones come with.

    You can also add an SD card for extra storage and use dual sims. Battery is also removable and replaceable. Really nice phone. I changed from a 2nd gen MotoG and it runs much faster.

    The only downside is the USB micro charging connector on the phone. It's a bit fiddly and some usb cables that have a short connector head can slip out out easily. The cable that comes with the phone works fine


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    ooter
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    rustledjimmies wrote: »
    Yes, I know. You can too if you bother using your reading orbs. soirish has helpfully posted the exact answer to your question you lazy sod.

    Why bother?
    Thanks basskebab.


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    beauf
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    basskebab wrote: »
    ...I have one of these a few weeks now and am really happy with it....

    How does the camera compare with you other phones


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    #29
    Discodog
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    The only bad thing that I have read on forum posts is problems with their customer service.


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    beauf
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    Discodog wrote: »
    The only bad thing that I have read on forum posts is problems with their customer service.

    Any examples?

    I guess as it's through Amazon they are pretty good with returns etc.


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    CJmasgrande
    Registered Users Posts: 480 ✭✭CJmasgrande


    I have a Samsung note 4 for work as nd my new Wileyfox images seem almost as good. I haven't pixel peeped on a PC or anything. Only camera difference I noticed is the front facing camera on the Note is a lot better than the one on Wileyfox.


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