sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Hi all Just wondering, can anyone recommend a new middle of the range android mobile phone? My oneplus 5t has just died and can't be factory reset - it only lasted 3.5 years so I wouldn't go OnePlus again. I'm Sim free. I need to get a new one quickly! The OnePlus was £500 odd, I don't want to spend that much again... Budget of £250 maybe? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otherwayup Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Before I got to your second sentence, I was going to recommend OnePlus Nord. Wife's Pixel 3a is still going strong, so maybe the 4a would be just as good and I think it's on offer on Google site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I was recently in the same boat and did not want to spend a fortune, after some research I went for a Samsung Galaxy A40 Dual-SIM 64GB, managed to pick one up for £160, it does everything I need and more, the camera is very good...https://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-a40-black-5.9-64gb-4g-dual-sim-unlocked-sim-free-sm-a405fzkdbtu/version.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I bought a Samsung A32 5g it's pretty impressive. Try to avoid the Chinese spy phones, Huawei, Lenovo, Xioami etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I have a Samsung Galaxy A20e. It has storage of 32gb and an excellent camera system. I have mine on contract but they can be bought for £150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 1 hour ago, JDog said: I have a Samsung Galaxy A20e. It has storage of 32gb and an excellent camera system. I have mine on contract but they can be bought for £150. +1 have one for work and was impressed so bought one for the other half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 THanks folks. I'd be happy with a Samsung, they're generally reliable in my experience. More than 32gb storage would be useful, but if the A20e supports external SD cards that would work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Anyone have a Poco? Some quite good deals on them at the moment, but not a brand I've heard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Ahh, it's Xiaomi, which I'm not that keen on for the reasons mentioned above. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 20 minutes ago, sandspider said: THanks folks. I'd be happy with a Samsung, they're generally reliable in my experience. More than 32gb storage would be useful, but if the A20e supports external SD cards that would work... the Samsung Galaxy A40 Dual-SIM as 64GB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Samsung A52 5G £399 Samsung A52 5G page Has expandable MicroSD storage, a headphone jack and is rated IP67 water resistant. And a review here TheRegister A52 5G review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Well, I've gone for a Poco X3 Pro. Supposedly a good budget option, decent storage & RAM, memory card slot, fast processor. Bit chunky perhaps and the camera isn't wonderful, but I don't really care about that. Just got to manage without a phone until it arrives now, could be a few days... :s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I have tried android but I can’t seem to get on with them. I think being stuck with apple for years has ruined my ability to use android. we had some at work for a while but I really struggled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 I feel the same about Apple products! So expensive and so limited in what you can do with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 49 minutes ago, sandspider said: Well, I've gone for a Poco X3 Pro. Supposedly a good budget option, decent storage & RAM, memory card slot, fast processor. Bit chunky perhaps and the camera isn't wonderful, but I don't really care about that. Just got to manage without a phone until it arrives now, could be a few days... :s you have gone for something you are not keen on??? 3 hours ago, sandspider said: Ahh, it's Xiaomi, which I'm not that keen on for the reasons mentioned above. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Well, I'm uncertain of the Chinese governments involvment in Xiaomi, and have some privacy concerns. But, the value is hard to argue with - and I couldn't find anything definite about data mining etc. on Xiaomi kit. Maybe I'm being paranoid... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, sandspider said: Well, I'm uncertain of the Chinese governments involvment in Xiaomi, and have some privacy concerns. But, the value is hard to argue with - and I couldn't find anything definite about data mining etc. on Xiaomi kit. Maybe I'm being paranoid... I had shares in Tencent a Chinese company that provides systems for social media often through phones. The China govt has decided the data collected by China Co's does not belong to them and must be shared (shares dived) Not least of all is the share to the China government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Any bit of software on your phone from China can spy and share your data. Most phones use parts made in China. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 16:50, sandspider said: Well, I'm uncertain of the Chinese governments involvment in Xiaomi, and have some privacy concerns. But, the value is hard to argue with - and I couldn't find anything definite about data mining etc. on Xiaomi kit. Maybe I'm being paranoid... The China Govt has decreed that the data collected by any of 'their' companies including those listed abroad belongs to the state. My shares in Tencent holdings in China have tanked as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 I got a oppo find x2 lite, pleased with it so far does everything i want from a phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted July 19, 2021 Report Share Posted July 19, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 16:27, ph5172 said: I have tried android but I can’t seem to get on with them. I think being stuck with apple for years has ruined my ability to use android. we had some at work for a while but I really struggled. I am exactly the same with Apple, everyone in my family has apple but I just love my Samsung A21s and can't get on with Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Got the new phone, removed some spyware / adware, and generally working well. Bigger and heftier than my old one, but good value. The Miui version of Android is a bit different, but I'll get used to it / set it up how I like. Thanks for all the suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockySpears Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 16/07/2021 at 11:21, oowee said: Try to avoid the Chinese spy phones, Huawei, Lenovo, Xioami etc. As opposed to the American spy phones from Apple and everything running Android (Google/Alphabet) eg Samsung etc etc When choosing a phone you need to think who you want to be spied on by. No good options at all I'm afraid. RS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) True. But I'd still marginally prefer the US spyware over Chinese spyware- at least the us has some accountability and oversight. Edited July 21, 2021 by sandspider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 22 hours ago, RockySpears said: As opposed to the American spy phones from Apple and everything running Android (Google/Alphabet) eg Samsung etc etc When choosing a phone you need to think who you want to be spied on by. No good options at all I'm afraid. RS The data collected by the West is private to the Company, but that from China is Govt public. You may believe that the Western stuff is hacked by Govt but thats a seperate matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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