PsychocAndy Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Any opinions on a decent phone? On 3 just now and due an upgrade. Looking for something new. My bill is £30 a month and would like to be around there again I am using an Honor 8 and it's getting to the end of life but was an OK piece of kit Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab87 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 With 3 you could get a Huawei P20 pro for £28 a month with £29 upfront. It's a decent phone, with a great camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rab87 said: With 3 you could get a Huawei P20 pro for £28 a month with £29 upfront. It's a decent phone, with a great camera. Aye, I'm a bit pissed off with 3 at the moment and I usually forget I have a camera on my phone, but as much as I don't want too, I may well stay with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 https://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk Always has the bst deals i can find. Girlfriend likes the p20 pro she just got. Galaxy s10 will be round the corner in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig_ Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I've got the P20 Pro as well, great phone with a superb camera, as Rab says above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I can also vouch for the P20 pro. Massive storage space too. I know someone who got the lesser p20 model and it's also impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 What’s the best with a iPhone and a lot of data? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 15:01, hughesie27 said: https://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk Always has the bst deals i can find. Girlfriend likes the p20 pro she just got. Galaxy s10 will be round the corner in March. Goood site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 This site is also worth a look , It’s owned by Carphone Warehouse but tends to have better deals. https://www.mobiles.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthVodka Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 On 12/10/2018 at 15:01, hughesie27 said: https://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk Always has the bst deals i can find. Girlfriend likes the p20 pro she just got. Galaxy s10 will be round the corner in March. Good site that. Wonder what the Pixel will be like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Just ordered a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 from fleabay. Looks like it'll do a job for a bargain £300. Sod having a handset on a contract Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Shillyshally Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 10 hours ago, Stewie Griffin said: This site is also worth a look , It’s owned by Carphone Warehouse but tends to have better deals. https://www.mobiles.co.uk/ Their customer service is non existant. Dreadful company to deal with. You can't even phone them, FFS, they are a phone company who insist you email them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Not long switched from vodaphone to virgin mobile , no hassles so far , better all round signal too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Ricardo Shillyshally said: Their customer service is non existant. Dreadful company to deal with. You can't even phone them, FFS, they are a phone company who insist you email them. Couldn't comment on that as I’ve used them two or three times for upgrades on EE and never had any issues so haven’t had to contact them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 16 hours ago, 3fingersreid said: Not long switched from vodaphone to virgin mobile , no hassles so far , better all round signal too To put one penny in richard bransons pocket, is to be in league with the devil. Evil, evil, man and company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3fingersreid Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 26 minutes ago, Jambothump said: To put one penny in richard bransons pocket, is to be in league with the devil. Evil, evil, man and company. I balance that out by not giving a penny to sky and an even worse devil who owns that lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo 4 Ever Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 What’s the best network to go with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 On 14/10/2018 at 21:36, Stewie Griffin said: Couldn't comment on that as I’ve used them two or three times for upgrades on EE and never had any issues so haven’t had to contact them. Can you keep the same number when upgrading via that site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Can you keep the same number when upgrading via that site? Yes you can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 20 hours ago, Jambothump said: To put one penny in richard bransons pocket, is to be in league with the devil. Evil, evil, man and company. Evil? I’ve always thought he came across quite well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Sarah O said: Evil? I’ve always thought he came across quite well.. Very intelligent guy, obviously has money so gets the wasters moaning, 5 pounds a month is more than enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Sarah O said: Evil? I’ve always thought he came across quite well.. He's got the persona alright but he's a bloody crook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 13 hours ago, Stewie Griffin said: Yes you can If you're sticking with the same network do they do this for you automatically, or do you need to piss about with PAC numbers etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) . Edited October 16, 2018 by Stewie Griffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Ray Gin said: If you're sticking with the same network do they do this for you automatically, or do you need to piss about with PAC numbers etc? They will ask your current phone number and they take care of it all for you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Stewie Griffin said: They will ask your current phone number and they take care of it all for you . Sweet, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab87 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 41 minutes ago, PsychocAndy said: Thanks for the advice. What did you go for in the end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I'm swithering over a sim only Virgin @ £10 a month, or Hughie mate 20 Pro @ £39 a month from Virgin. I've not made up my mind. Both have 6 gb and that is more than enough. I know Branson is a NHS financial rapist, but it's the best deals I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamdub Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 On 15/10/2018 at 10:50, Jambothump said: To put one penny in richard bransons pocket, is to be in league with the devil. Evil, evil, man and company. You do of course know that Richard Branson does not own Virgin Mobile/Broadband/TV didn't you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 9 minutes ago, Jamdub said: You do of course know that Richard Branson does not own Virgin Mobile/Broadband/TV didn't you ? Moot point since you know that he makes money from licensing his brand name to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewie Griffin Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 20 hours ago, Ray Gin said: Sweet, thanks No problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 18 hours ago, PsychocAndy said: I'm swithering over a sim only Virgin @ £10 a month, or Hughie mate 20 Pro @ £39 a month from Virgin. I've not made up my mind. Both have 6 gb and that is more than enough. I know Branson is a NHS financial rapist, but it's the best deals I've seen. £39 for that p20 sounds like a horrible deal. Try the site i posted earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 (edited) On 14/10/2018 at 08:03, Stewie Griffin said: This site is also worth a look , It’s owned by Carphone Warehouse but tends to have better deals. https://www.mobiles.co.uk/ This is what I always use. Upgraded a few months back to a Samsung S9. 30 quid a month, 10GB data and 19 quid up front for the phone. On O2 who I have been with for as long as I can remember and never had any issues. Very easy to port your existing number across too. Edited October 17, 2018 by Sooperstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxy Hearts Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 Pro20 for me too. Good phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brow Posted October 17, 2018 Share Posted October 17, 2018 On 14/10/2018 at 18:31, IronJambo said: Just ordered a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 from fleabay. Looks like it'll do a job for a bargain £300. Sod having a handset on a contract Was literally just typing this out. Xiaomi make tremendous phones. The Mi5 or the A2 are both around £150 and are superb for the money. Just noticed this https://uk.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009102911147.html?wid=1349303&currency=GBP&vip=14752948&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwSffVcZe58mz8J_QYhvGKM5oIhRIv1xsJVQq4_x4ElHlsQQI5ktTihoCW8UQAvD_BwE You will not find a better phone for the money. Contracts are not the way forward. SIM only deals are mental just now, I pay £15 a month for all the data I could ever use plus free roaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted October 17, 2018 Author Share Posted October 17, 2018 4 hours ago, hughesie27 said: £39 for that p20 sounds like a horrible deal. Try the site i posted earlier. I went for the 6gb £10 a month sim only. I'll get another phone when needed. Thanks to you all for your suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 Got myself a Huawei P20 pro. (£33 a month, 30gb data, unlimited calls). The camera on this thing is absolutely incredible. Mind blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronJambo Posted October 18, 2018 Share Posted October 18, 2018 On 17/10/2018 at 15:25, The Brow said: Was literally just typing this out. Xiaomi make tremendous phones. The Mi5 or the A2 are both around £150 and are superb for the money. Just noticed this https://uk.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009102911147.html?wid=1349303&currency=GBP&vip=14752948&gclid=CjwKCAjwu5veBRBBEiwAFTqDwSffVcZe58mz8J_QYhvGKM5oIhRIv1xsJVQq4_x4ElHlsQQI5ktTihoCW8UQAvD_BwE You will not find a better phone for the money. Contracts are not the way forward. SIM only deals are mental just now, I pay £15 a month for all the data I could ever use plus free roaming. I've only been using the Xiaomi for a day but it's spot on. It's got no NFC but I won't miss that, only beardy hipster twats pay for coffee with their phone. The 4000mah battery is fantastic though, I've battered it for the last ten hours (used it solid for an hour and a half in the bookies) and I've still got over 50% of it left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Get a sim only deal and buy a cubot. You'll get a better deal (especially if you use alot of data), save a ton of money and still have a good handset www.cubot.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Just bought the Mate 10 pro sim free for just over 350 ..good battery life.....near enough same as the p20 pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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