What's the best smartphone to get at the moment?

barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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Need a new phone and currently have an iPhone 4s.

Due an upgrade......have ruled out the note 3 because it's way too big and the LG G2 because it's only 16gb....

Any recommendations?

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  • TheSlothTheSloth Posts: 18,693
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    barcajaden wrote: »
    Need a new phone and currently have an iPhone 4s.

    Due an upgrade......have ruled out the note 3 because it's way too big and the LG G2 because it's only 16gb....

    Any recommendations?

    HTC One 64GB?
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    TheSloth wrote: »
    HTC One 64GB?

    HTC One is kinda old that's the thing

    There is a new HTC One coming out early next year but i can't wait till then:(:confused:

    So the only new phones out seem to be ....

    LG G2 & Galaxy Note 3
  • TheSlothTheSloth Posts: 18,693
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    barcajaden wrote: »
    HTC One is kinda old that's the thing

    There is a new HTC One coming out early next year but i can't wait till then:(:confused:

    So the only new phones out seem to be ....

    LG G2 & Galaxy Note 3

    Do you want a good phone or just want to be seen with the latest phone? :cool:

    If you don't like the G2 or Note 3, want the "best" smartphone (best at what exactly?) and can't wait you've got a limited choice.

    iPhone 5s? Sony Z1? Nexus 5?

    I'd recommend the Nexus 5 if 32GB is OK for you. Very powerful device. Only one glitch with the camera and that will be sorted in an update.
  • qasdfdsaqqasdfdsaq Posts: 3,350
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    Latest flagship device from second biggest Android manufacturer = "old"?

    Man people really have high standards these days.
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    TheSloth wrote: »
    Do you want a good phone or just want to be seen with the latest phone? :cool:

    If you don't like the G2 or Note 3, want the "best" smartphone (best at what exactly?) and can't wait you've got a limited choice.

    iPhone 5s? Sony Z1? Nexus 5?

    I'd recommend the Nexus 5 if 32GB is OK for you. Very powerful device. Only one glitch with the camera and that will be sorted in an update.

    Hey you have a point

    I am going on a contract and none of the providers sell the Nexus 5 on contract and I don't want to buy the phone outright...too much money in one go.

    See the iPhone 5s was an option but tbh iPhones are just too expensive and I want a change from apple.....

    My choices really are limited:( Not a fan of the Z1 either...dunno what to do:(
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    qasdfdsaq wrote: »
    Latest flagship device from second biggest Android manufacturer = "old"?

    Man people really have high standards these days.

    Oh by the fact that there is a new htc coming out soon....i read in another thread posters saying no point getting the htc one now but i really can't wait till next feb march for the new htc one as my current phone is falling apart:(
  • qasdfdsaqqasdfdsaq Posts: 3,350
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    "Soon"? Everyone is bringing out a new phone "soon". If everyone didn't buy electronics because a new one was coming out "soon" nobody would ever buy anything.
  • PencilPencil Posts: 5,700
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    barcajaden wrote: »
    What's the best smartphone to get at the moment?

    There is no answer to that because different smartphones are best to different people. For me, I like having the ability to customise the operating system's appearance. I like having access to a file manager, I like dragging and dropping files from my PC to my phone. I like having a removable battery, expandable memory and a physical hard button that can be pressed, taking you to the homescreen. Those are my preferences, so I would say the best smartphone is the latest Galaxy. My friends prefer the iPhone 5S.
  • TheSlothTheSloth Posts: 18,693
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    1. Go onto a cheap SIM only deal when your contract is up
    2. Buy the Moto G (16GB) outright @£160 to tide you over until the New Year
    3. Sell the 4s to raise funds - someone WILL buy it if it still works, believe me
    4. Sell the Moto G in the New Year when the new HTC or Samsung Galaxy S5 come out and upgrade your contract to one of those

    This has the added advantage of giving you a taster of Android too.

    Job done.
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    TheSloth wrote: »
    1. Go onto a cheap SIM only deal when your contract is up
    2. Buy the Moto G (16GB) outright @£160 to tide you over until the New Year
    3. Sell the 4s to raise funds - someone WILL buy it if it still works, believe me
    4. Sell the Moto G in the New Year when the new HTC or Samsung Galaxy S5 come out and upgrade your contract to one of those

    This has the added advantage of giving you a taster of Android too.

    Job done.

    Hmmm that is one option i suppose....
    the htc one and s5 are out in march i think...damn long to wait!
    the only other option i have is to get the LG G2 which is 16gb:(
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    Pencil wrote: »
    There is no answer to that because different smartphones are best to different people. For me, I like having the ability to customise the operating system's appearance. I like having access to a file manager, I like dragging and dropping files from my PC to my phone. I like having a removable battery, expandable memory and a physical hard button that can be pressed, taking you to the homescreen. Those are my preferences, so I would say the best smartphone is the latest Galaxy. My friends prefer the iPhone 5S.

    The iPhone 5s was an option but its too expensive and i fancy a change tbh!

    Good thing about iPhones though is that there phones hold value for a long period of time
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    qasdfdsaq wrote: »
    "Soon"? Everyone is bringing out a new phone "soon". If everyone didn't buy electronics because a new one was coming out "soon" nobody would ever buy anything.

    nah but the htc one is kinda old...new one coming out in march but i really want a new phone next week.....
  • mountymounty Posts: 19,135
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    could get one 2nd hand on ebay if you want one temporarily
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    mounty wrote: »
    could get one 2nd hand on ebay if you want one temporarily

    hmm thinking about getting the htc one
  • Harry BoatHarry Boat Posts: 355
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    barcajaden wrote: »
    ....I am going on a contract and none of the providers sell the Nexus 5 on contract and I don't want to buy the phone outright...too much money in one go. ....

    Three do it on contract:
    http://store.three.co.uk/view/product/ql_catalog/threecatdevice/2737;jsessionid=5FAB74F8B0AD0D7AC0C74D7306CEB9AE
  • Nick2008Nick2008 Posts: 468
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    Do you mean the best smartphone available or the best smartphone for you?

    Both are clearly subjective. The 1020 may not be the best spec'd smartphone available (not even close) but it's the best for me.

    It depends on what is important to you. Camera, performance, apps/games, design (both OS and exterior), some people rate popularity as a reason to buy a phone so work out what floats your boat and fill your boots.
  • konebyvaxkonebyvax Posts: 9,120
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    I can't believe barcajaden hasn't bought a phone yet :eek: How long has/she been looking? Months? :D
  • corfcorf Posts: 1,499
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    Harry Boat wrote: »

    At a cost of £457 when compared to sim only, Three really need to get their contract prices inline with sim only
  • IvanIVIvanIV Posts: 30,297
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    Nick2008 wrote: »
    Do you mean the best smartphone available or the best smartphone for you?

    Both are clearly subjective. The 1020 may not be the best spec'd smartphone available (not even close) but it's the best for me.

    It depends on what is important to you. Camera, performance, apps/games, design (both OS and exterior), some people rate popularity as a reason to buy a phone so work out what floats your boat and fill your boots.

    Lumia 1520 is coming on 6th December, much better specs, but it's huuuge.
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    Nick2008 wrote: »
    Do you mean the best smartphone available or the best smartphone for you?

    Both are clearly subjective. The 1020 may not be the best spec'd smartphone available (not even close) but it's the best for me.

    It depends on what is important to you. Camera, performance, apps/games, design (both OS and exterior), some people rate popularity as a reason to buy a phone so work out what floats your boat and fill your boots.

    Best smartphone to get on a 2 year contract

    Was thinking LG G2 but its only 16gb...
    HTC One is old and there is a new one coming out.
    My options are kinda limited
  • barcajadenbarcajaden Posts: 1,072
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    konebyvax wrote: »
    I can't believe barcajaden hasn't bought a phone yet :eek: How long has/she been looking? Months? :D

    Are you confusing me with another poster:eek:
  • sammyvinesammyvine Posts: 3,015
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    Isn't the LG G2 supposed to be really good?
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