new phone recommendations

toshi

Murielson wrote: »

For anyone interested in this, please note that a clear silicon protective case is also in the lid of the box. Worth knowing as I had already been looking into cases and screen protectors so just the screen protector to source now.

Something like this ? (but from china) I have used cheap (1USD or less?) screen protectors. I have replaced already twice. They are far far cheaper than smartphone insurance! Worth spending

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20181122065330&SearchText=mi+a2+lite+tempered+glass

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Murielson wrote: »

For anyone interested in this, please note that a clear silicon protective case is also in the lid of the box. Worth knowing as I had already been looking into cases and screen protectors so just the screen protector to source now.

Yes, mine came with the silicon bump case from China (plus the charger and an adaptor), makes it nice and grippy too.

I got a slip case to put mine in which is a good fit:-

https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GZ2RN8K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Murielson

Murielson wrote: »

Thanks for this. Based on yours and others comments on this thread I am looking at getting 2 x Mi A2 Lite at the Amazon deal price of £129.99.

Some great info on this thread all, much appreciated

Edit - blue available for delivery tomorrow, black in 3 to 5 days. Ordered one of each at £129.99 from Amazon

Now £114.99 each on Amazon

PixelPound

Murielson wrote: »

Thanks for this. Based on yours and others comments on this thread I am looking at getting 2 x Mi A2 Lite at the Amazon deal price of £129.99.

Some great info on this thread all, much appreciated

Edit - blue available for delivery tomorrow, black in 3 to 5 days. Ordered one of each at £129.99 from Amazon

The 4GB/64GB version on sale at ebuyer for £148.98 in case you want more ram/storage
https://www.ebuyer.com/868420-xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-5-84-4gb-64gb-4g-dual-sim-smartphone-mzb6411en?utm_source=hotukdeals&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hotukdeals

Kernel_Sanders

nic_c wrote: »

The 4GB/64GB version on sale at ebuyer for £148.98 in case you want more ram/storage
https://www.ebuyer.com/868420-xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-5-84-4gb-64gb-4g-dual-sim-smartphone-mzb6411en?utm_source=hotukdeals&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hotukdeals

This phone runs Android One. Not sure if a sweetie version can be installed instead, but one advantage seems to be that no unwanted bloatware can be added by the manufacturer...
https://www-pocket--lint-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/129577-what-is-android-one.amphtml?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQHCAFYAYABAQ%3D%3D#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fphones%2Fnews%2F129577-what-is-android-one

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Kernel_Sanders wrote: »

This phone runs Android One. Not sure if a sweetie version can be installed instead, but one advantage seems to be that no unwanted bloatware can be added by the manufacturer...

Sweetie version?

eDicky

nic_c wrote: »

The 4GB/64GB version on sale at ebuyer for £148.98 in case you want more ram/storage
https://www.ebuyer.com/868420-xiaomi-mi-a2-lite-5-84-4gb-64gb-4g-dual-sim-smartphone-mzb6411en?utm_source=hotukdeals&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=hotukdeals

Do you (or anyone) happen to know if this phone can run both SIMs on 3G/4G at the same time, or one can only be 2G..?

Browntoa

From memory 2nd SIM is 3g only

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Browntoa wrote: »

From memory 2nd SIM is 3g only

Correct: https://www.mi.com/global/mi-a2-lite/specs/

Network bands
Two 4G networks cannot be used simultaneously.
When using two SIM cards, 4G support is only available for one card at a time.

It is unusual however in still allowing the use of a Micro SD card at the same time as 2 sims.

quoia

isabellac wrote: »

I would go with any of the following - obviously look at reviews yourself and see what you think, but these should be available for the price you've specified and are all quite recent and reasonable spec:


Moto G6 Play
Huawei P Smart
Huawei Y7 2018
Honor 9 Lite

OK, I just did a "Forum search" for Huawei Y7 and this is the ONLY post it found.

I was looking to see what opinions and/or discussions it had raised on MSE

I'm looking for a phone in the £150 (max-ish) bracket.
Getting it from ARGOS is the preferred option since I have gift cards and vouchers etc. which would essentially make it "free" (at least not have to part with cash for it)

I had looked at the Alcatel V3 a few weeks ago when it was on offer - down from £149.99 to £99.99 (back to full price now - I'm aware it's generally £100ish at Tesco) and I'm sure it will be this price again.

However the Huawei Y7 is £119.99 (from £149.99) until Wednesday 28th.

I thought the Y7 was probably worth the extra £20 over the V3

Any thoughts good or bad over these models?
Should I consider something else? Even if it means forgetting the Argos "deal"

TIA