Sub £200 mobile phone

Shrimply

Hi guys,

I'm looking to upgrade my mobile phone, looking for an unlocked phone, or one that can be easily unlocked. Ideally want to spend around £150 and definitly no more than £200.

At the minute I have a nokia 5530 which I've had for over 3 years and honestly if it had 3G i probably wouldn't be replacing it.

I don't need all that much, but fast and sleek is pretty important. I'd like it to have GPS, but not overly worried about a good camera as long as it can take pictures. I think I'd prefer an Android OS for functionality and apps.

The HTC Desire X seems like a possibility, does anyone has any thoughts or opinions?

Thanks in advance

Cisco001

Another option would be samsung ace 2.
Nokia Lumia 620 at similar price, but it is windows phone.

AlecEiffel

Sony Xperia U - dual core 1GHZ processor, sleek, nice build.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 - slightly larger screen than above but slower processor and cheaper feel build/looks.
HTC Desire X - bigger screen than both of above, dual core 1GHZ processor, looks nice.

Read reviews. GSMarena.com is the bible of mobiles.

Cisco001

AlecEiffel wrote: »

Sony Xperia U - dual core 1GHZ processor, sleek, nice build.
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 - slightly larger screen than above but slower processor and cheaper feel build/looks.
HTC Desire X - bigger screen than both of above, dual core 1GHZ processor, looks nice.

Read reviews. GSMarena.com is the bible of mobiles.

Personally preference ACE 2 (mobile internet speed) > Desire X (longer battery life) > Xperia U

Shrimply

Thanks guys, I think for me battery is probably more important than internet speed tbh.

I'd also like one with a battery that can be replaced. I was able to get additional batteries cheap for my Nokia and it was really handy when I knew I was going to be away for several weeks with no power.

The Xperia U looks pretty and seems to be best on paper, but I'm not sure about sonys. I also don't think you can add storage so your stuck with the 8Gb that it's got, only 4 of which is user assessable ( it's stats like that, that make comparisons tricky haha). I have a 16GB card in my phone atm though and it's pretty much full of music. I've been looking at a few comparison sites but some of them seem to contradict each other, overall there doesn't seem to be much in it.

I can get the Desire X for £189 at Asda right now and that seems like a good bet. I am totally open to suggestions though, I think first hand experiences and opinions are often far better than review sites where they've played with a brand new phone for a single day.

Cisco001

Shrimply wrote: »

Thanks guys, I think for me battery is probably more important than internet speed tbh.

I'd also like one with a battery that can be replaced. I was able to get additional batteries cheap for my Nokia and it was really handy when I knew I was going to be away for several weeks with no power.

The Xperia U looks pretty and seems to be best on paper, but I'm not sure about sonys. I also don't think you can add storage so your stuck with the 8Gb that it's got, only 4 of which is user assessable ( it's stats like that, that make comparisons tricky haha). I have a 16GB card in my phone atm though and it's pretty much full of music. I've been looking at a few comparison sites but some of them seem to contradict each other, overall there doesn't seem to be much in it.

I can get the Desire X for £189 at Asda right now and that seems like a good bet. I am totally open to suggestions though, I think first hand experiences and opinions are often far better than review sites where they've played with a brand new phone for a single day.

Don't go sony if you want battery life. I heard ppl complaint about its short battery.

Shrimply

Hmm, guess it's looking like the desire x then. Unless there are any other suggestions.

Thanks guys
Appreciate it

tonyh66

just a bit of a daft question, why are you looking to buy a phone when you could probably get a free one on a £20 p/m contract?

Shrimply

Because i already have the calls and texts sorted, and I'd rather spend the money in one go when i have it than commit to paying a larger amount each month.

I have signed up for a deal posted on hotdealsuk, where I get 250mins, 5000text, 500mb of data for £7.50 a month. With a free Samsung Galaxy Y (Which I don't intend to use) and 20 months free by redemption.
So even if I don't get the redemption the total cost for £24 months with the Desire X is only £15/month.

Mr_Toad

A few months ago my work Blackberry died and the boss told me to go and buy a phone rather than wait for a replacement.

I ended up buying a payg HTC Radar it cost £99 but I also had to have a £10 top up on the sim that I didn't need so £109. It has Windows Mobile on it and I have to say it has impressed me.

Despite getting fair use it doesn't need charging as often as my Samsung Galaxy S2 and does everything I need it to really well.

It made me wonder why on earth I paid over £400 for my own mobile.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HTC-Radar-Free-Windows-Smartphone/dp/B005JC48NY

Shrimply

Well I ordered the Desire X, didn't want to miss out on the price Asda were offering.

But still open to other suggestions as I can still return it if something better comes along.

Thanks all