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Best Smartphone for 200-350

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  • 26-01-2019 7:20pm
    #1
    0gac3yjefb5sv7
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    Hi there,

    Looking for a smartphone with:

    Great camera
    Metal Build
    Great Battery
    USB C
    Good processor
    NFC
    Latest Android Updates

    Not missing any key features.

    Thanks!


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    #2
    Sesame
    Registered Users Posts: 507 ✭✭✭Sesame


    Not sure if you mean within contract, but I bought a Huewei P20 Pro a couple of weeks ago on an Eir contract and am very impressed. Camera is best feature, great shots.
    Came from Samsungs


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    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


    You'd be very hard pushed to find all that for that money for a straight purchase, especially the camera and updates. Like the poster above was saying, you'd have loads of options if it was 200-350 up front on a contract.


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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,717 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    That is very similar to my requirements. My current phone is a HTC M10, so I'm used to a quality feel...

    I'm resigned to the fact that most phones have glass backs these days.

    I just ordered a Nokia 8.1 SIM free €310:

    Great camera. Camera gets good reviews but not on the same scale as top tier phones

    Metal Build. It has metal frame of good quality, but a glass back. Not sure if metal phones are a current option.

    Great Battery. 3500mhz, enough for a long day if not more. This is one of my main criteria

    USB C. Yes, quickcharge.

    Good processor. A good current gen, very capable, but not top end.

    NFC. Yes

    Latest Android Updates. Has Android One (latest version 9) monthly updates and guaranteed two new OS versions over three years (10 + 11) and it means zero bloatware, easier on processor and battery...


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    I'd get a Xiaomi Mi 8 if you can get it for near that money or a bit more

    has all you're looking for

    this site is excellent (price in usd) and will deliver in a few days with courier through europe. no customs worries

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1496-xiaomi-mi-8-6gb-ram-64gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-black.html?search_query=mi+8&results=701

    even with 18 usd delivery very near to your budget of 350 euro


    mi 8 camera is very highly rated - scored very well on dxomark - flagship level


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    #6
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,505 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    I'd second the Mi8!
    I ordered one recently including EU/DHL delivery for @€;325.
    I was between that and the Mi2s and the amoled screen swung it for me.


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    sleepysniper
    Registered Users Posts: 470 ✭✭sleepysniper


    banie01 wrote:
    I'd second the Mi8! I ordered one recently including EU/DHL delivery for @â;‚¬325. I was between that and the Mi2s and the amoled screen swung it for me.


    Where did you get it for E325? Cheapest I can find it for is ~E360.


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    0gac3yjefb5sv7
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    banie01 wrote: »
    I'd second the Mi8!
    I ordered one recently including EU/DHL delivery for @€;325.
    I was between that and the Mi2s and the amoled screen swung it for me.

    Unfortunately no 3.5mm jack...:(

    That's a deal breaker for me. Thanks anyway!


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    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,505 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    sleepysniper wrote: »
    Where did you get it for E325? Cheapest I can find it for is ~E360.

    Hk Goldway on AliExpress.
    € 298,86 | Original Xiaomi Mi 8 Mi8 Mobile Phone 6GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 6.21" 18.7:9 Full Screen 20MP Front Camera NFC
    https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfym4FNI


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    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,717 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    banie01 wrote: »
    sleepysniper wrote: »
    Where did you get it for E325? Cheapest I can find it for is ~E360.

    Hk Goldway on AliExpress.
    € 298,86 | Original Xiaomi Mi 8 Mi8 Mobile Phone 6GB RAM 64GB ROM Snapdragon 845 Octa Core 6.21" 18.7:9 Full Screen 20MP Front Camera NFC
    https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfym4FNI
    Presumably not inclusive of vat & customs?


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    #11
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,505 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    Presumably not inclusive of vat & customs?

    EU transhipped via DHL so none applicable.
    You can of course choose a different shipping option and roll the dice in customs.


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    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,505 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    banie01 wrote: »
    EU transhipped via DHL so none applicable.
    You can of course choose a different shipping option and roll the dice in customs.

    Forgot to add...
    Bought via TopCashBack via AliExpress and got €14.50 cashback too so the total cost of the Mi8 delivered to me was actually @€;310 :)
    That was a nice surprise!


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    alwaysadub
    Registered Users Posts: 11,554 ✭✭✭✭alwaysadub


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    That is very similar to my requirements. My current phone is a HTC M10, so I'm used to a quality feel...

    I'm resigned to the fact that most phones have glass backs these days.

    I just ordered a Nokia 8.1 SIM free €310:

    Great camera. Camera gets good reviews but not on the same scale as top tier phones

    Metal Build. It has metal frame of good quality, but a glass back. Not sure if metal phones are a current option.

    Great Battery. 3500mhz, enough for a long day if not more. This is one of my main criteria

    USB C. Yes, quickcharge.

    Good processor. A good current gen, very capable, but not top end.

    NFC. Yes

    Latest Android Updates. Has Android One (latest version 9) monthly updates and guaranteed two new OS versions over three years (10 + 11) and it means zero bloatware, easier on processor and battery...

    Hi ya, looking at the same phone. Not to jump in on Ops thread but can I ask where you managed to get it for that price? Can't see it anywhere for under 400


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    #14
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,717 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    alwaysadub wrote: »
    Bluefoam wrote: »
    That is very similar to my requirements. My current phone is a HTC M10, so I'm used to a quality feel...

    I'm resigned to the fact that most phones have glass backs these days.

    I just ordered a Nokia 8.1 SIM free €310:

    Great camera. Camera gets good reviews but not on the same scale as top tier phones

    Metal Build. It has metal frame of good quality, but a glass back. Not sure if metal phones are a current option.

    Great Battery. 3500mhz, enough for a long day if not more. This is one of my main criteria

    USB C. Yes, quickcharge.

    Good processor. A good current gen, very capable, but not top end.

    NFC. Yes

    Latest Android Updates. Has Android One (latest version 9) monthly updates and guaranteed two new OS versions over three years (10 + 11) and it means zero bloatware, easier on processor and battery...

    Hi ya, looking at the same phone. Not to jump in on Ops thread but can I ask where you managed to get it for that price? Can't see it anywhere for under 400
    eGlobal... They are reliable, but shipping info can be a bit inconsistent and can take time to arrive. But worth it if you are concerned with value over convenience. If you do go that route, sign up for their news letter, you'll get another discount...


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    #15
    Qwerty?
    Registered Users Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭Qwerty?


    banie01 wrote: »
    EU transhipped via DHL so none applicable.
    You can of course choose a different shipping option and roll the dice in customs.

    How long did delivery take with DHL? Definitely no customs with that shipping option?


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