Android phone suggestions

[Cold]

Google doesn’t sell through mobile companies as far as I know. I presume the list above is a set of contract phones? That’s primarily Samsung/Apple territory. I’m sure the S21 FE is fine out of that list. I would check the battery size on the main contenders to make sure to pick the biggest. Maybe charge speed as well.

[miller]

Im on the One Plus 9 Pro now, cannot fault it whatsoever. Hyper Charge, loads of memory/space, camera is ace on it.

You can also purchase the earlier models still from One Plus also, so even go back to the One Plus 6 Pro which is brilliant in its own right if the price doesnt work for you.

Its also not bloated by software from a supplier, so Android updates etc are issued bang on time etc.

[BrianC1]

The only options they are giving me are the ones listed. Which is a bit , tbh.

Is that a restriction through work? That you're limited to Samsung and Apple, as Vodafone have plenty other models available both personal and business bill pay.

Edit: Just to answer Cold above, both my Pixel 5 and my dads Pixel 6 are through Vodafone and they still offer the Pixel 6 at the minute

[Tristan]

Is that a restriction through work? That you're limited to Samsung and Apple, as Vodafone have plenty other models available both personal and business bill pay.

Edit: Just to answer Cold above, both my Pixel 5 and my dads Pixel 6 are through Vodafone and they still offer the Pixel 6 at the minute

Yeah, that's the list our rep sent. I might haggle for other options.

[DaveM-Sport]

Yea, I'm with Vodafone and got the Pixel 6 for 100 quid I think it was.

[ondafly]

Avoid the Pixel 6 at the moment - shocking battery life problems. Wife got one recently and its about to be launched into orbit if they don't roll out a fix.

I was an Apple/iphone head for years but my last phone is my first android - Samsung Note 10 Lite - was cheap as chips and still going strong, plus the novelty of the pen hasn't worn off yet.

From your list I'd go for the Samsung galaxy s21 FE 128gb

[Cold]

I concur. I have had a Samsung for work for 2+ years and it's still going strong. I can't say I love it or anything but battery life and all that jazz is still excellent.

[Mark2]

i might ignorantly totally hijack this thread if possible Tristan rather than starting a new one

Im one of those people who is totally paying over the odds each month for something because im totally out of touch with this stuff. i dont have time/interest to keep up with this stuff.

I have a Hwawei P20 Pro thats about 4 years old i think - im on Three paying 45 a month, that normally ends up being 55ish.

Its starting to show its age, battery, getting slow, etc.

I went onto Three.ie and there is nothing of good value that interests me and i think i might be paying over the odds for what i use.

i NEED:
MUST have a good camera- critical
plenty of storage/Micro SD slot. theres currently 30,156 photos on my phone.
unlimited data

Should i change the provider? what phones are out there for me? any opinions? thanks !

[Cold]

You should switch to "SIM only" while you're thinking about it anyhow. You're paying contract rates for a phone that you now own. And you will not get a good deal on a new phone I don't think. Them's not the times we're in.

[miller]

I have a SIM only rolling contract. Three Phones on it for 60 a month unlimited calls. texts and data including international data. Always supplied my own phones.

Easy to walk away or switch providers....

[Tristan]

I think I got 3 months out of this one

[Tristan]

By the power of Backroads.....

" Alternative android options are below.

Google Pixel 3a 64GB for 0.00 * includes a free speak worth 60 euro*
Google Pixel 5 GB for 199.99 * includes a free speak worth 60 euro*
Huawei p40 lite 128GB for 0.00 * includes a free speak worth 60 euro*
Huawei p40 pro 128GB for 349.99 * includes a free speak worth 60 euro*
Xiaomi 11T pro 256GB for 299.99
Xiaomi MI 11 lite 128GB for 0.00
Oppo A54 64GB for 0.00
Oppo Reno 4 pro for 199.99 "

Wahay.

[deltona]

Think I'd settle on the Pixel 5 from that bunch.

[davkav]

Apple iPhone, go wan you know you want to.

[Tristan]

Apple iPhone, go wan you know you want to.

I'd prefer a long string with a paper cup on each end.