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LightKnow
LightKnow Posts: 305 Forumite
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Hi all 

I am tempted changing my mobile but stuck with choice - I kinda narrowed it down , thoughts? Anyone used or uses these ?

I was thinking getting either Samsung s24 or the fe version but not sure if Wana spend so much 

I was leaning towards Motorola 50 edge ultra or more budget friendly option the 50 edge fusion ( but I been reading slot reviews like delayed updates or patches, phone becoming unresponsive or clunky plus not sure how good the think shield and Moto secure is as I read it has ads ?? I find this weird for security feature plus some said it acts up and it not worth having)

The new nothing 3a , it looks absolutely stunning to me but am torn 

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  • HillStreetBlues
    HillStreetBlues Posts: 6,083 Forumite
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    edited 14 March at 10:21PM
    LightKnow said:

    The new nothing 3a , it looks absolutely stunning to me but am torn 

    How people are different, I just looked up the 3a and think it looks hideous.
    Let's Be Careful Out There
  • Emmia
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    edited 15 March at 8:00AM
    LightKnow said:

    The new nothing 3a , it looks absolutely stunning to me but am torn 

    How people are different, I just looked up the 3a and think it looks hideous.
    I don't like it either. I think it's the look of 'the horizontal cameras.

    Something of a marmite phone!
  • Emmia
    Emmia Posts: 5,655 Forumite
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    If you're looking for longevity, have you considered a Fairphone?

    https://shop.fairphone.com/fairphone-5
  • RumRat
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    The new Samsung A56 is an excellent phone. Plenty of Samsung goodness and years of updates.
    Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
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  • flaneurs_lobster
    flaneurs_lobster Posts: 6,552 Forumite
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    Be good to know what the OPs current phone is, and their budget for the new one.

    I'm a Samsung convert, but others I know cannot stand their interface, layers of custom-ability with options for every bit of functionality. 
  • Vitor
    Vitor Posts: 645 Forumite
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    Very happy with my S24 Ultra
  • Emmia
    Emmia Posts: 5,655 Forumite
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    I had Samsung phones for many years, but opted for a Pixel this time
  • RumRat
    RumRat Posts: 5,009 Forumite
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    Be good to know what the OPs current phone is, and their budget for the new one.

    I'm a Samsung convert, but others I know cannot stand their interface, layers of custom-ability with options for every bit of functionality. 
    I've installed Niagara launcher on my S24 Ultra just to simplify everything. As you say, some can't be bothered or a intimidated by the amount of customisation available.
    Drinking Rum before 10am makes you
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  • LightKnow
    LightKnow Posts: 305 Forumite
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    edited 15 March at 3:47PM
    Current phone is the iPhone SE latest one - was gonna get 16e but this whole privacy thing in uk put me off but I was gonna look past that however I hate face id on phones 

    Budget 200 to £400 but willing to stretch to probably 650 most 

    Am not fussed about camera as long half decent- for me the top priority is security , privacy and performance 


    I seen fairphone on TV and seems decent but am not convinced on how reliable or sturdy it is 


    A56 seems pretty good, but can only be bought on Samsung site ?

    Used have pixel 3a but something put me off and never decided to go back with pixels 
  • Doshwaster
    Doshwaster Posts: 6,331 Forumite
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    Big fan of the Pixel range. I think I've had a 4, 6a and a 7. 
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