Windows phone 8 under £240 any suggestions?

barker71 · 14-12-2012, 19:40

I am looking to get a new phone with a max budget of around £240.

I have a nexus 4 on pre-order but wondered if there were any decent windows 8 phones that are of a similar budget and close spec wise?

The Nokia Lumia 620 looks good but a little under specd which is a shame - athough of course it is quite a bit cheaper.

1saintly · 14-12-2012, 19:47

Pay as you go or contract?

jabbamk1 · 14-12-2012, 19:53

No, you will not find anything like this until next year. Q2/3 at least.

mrvgarg · 14-12-2012, 20:25

Pre-order now for delivery in Jan

http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-...e-p-84290.html

Also don't forget Nokia Lumia 800 or 900 is good as WP8 feature wise with the latest 7.8 update.

jabbamk1 · 14-12-2012, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrvgarg

Pre-order now for delivery in Jan

http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-...e-p-84290.html

Also don't forget Nokia Lumia 800 or 900 is good as WP8 feature wise with the latest 7.8 update.

Nowhere near the league of the Nexus 4. But not badly priced for the category it falls under. I guess Galaxy Ace 2 and Xperia U are the closest rivals. (both under £150)

barker71 · 14-12-2012, 20:35

Should have said, pay as you go.

Happy to pay up to £250 - a real shame the 620 isnt higher spec'd with a slightly higher price tag!

TheBigM · 15-12-2012, 09:34

You can buy the HTC 8S sim free for £240.

It's probably the best looker of the bunch.

http://www.expansys.com/htc-windows-...s-blue-237659/

IvanIV · 15-12-2012, 09:44

I had my eye on the blue 8S myself, but I wanted something from the high end and went for Lumia 920. But HTC 8S does look nice and the specs are good, too.

AxeVictim · 15-12-2012, 10:05

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/htc-...phones-1408979

Gormond · 15-12-2012, 13:06

I don't think any windows phones have as high a spec as the Nexus 4 at that price point.

Do any Windows phones have either quad core A9s or dual core A15s?

TheBigM · 15-12-2012, 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gormond

I don't think any windows phones have as high a spec as the Nexus 4 at that price point.

Do any Windows phones have either quad core A9s or dual core A15s?

No windows phone matches the Nexus 4 for CPU etc, the HTC 8X and Lumia 920 will beat it for camera (possibly the Ativ S too).

But that's not the way to compare it anyway. People should find the ecosystem they want to be part of: Microsoft, Apple or Google and THEN find the best handset within the range that meets their needs.

i.e. choose software then hardware.

Also, to be fair it is nigh on impossible to catch the Nexus 4 being in stock at that price. Apart from buying it direct from Google, networks and retailers are charging more like £400 for the Nexus 4.

14-12-2012, 19:40	#1
barker71 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 462	Windows phone 8 under £240 any suggestions? I am looking to get a new phone with a max budget of around £240. I have a nexus 4 on pre-order but wondered if there were any decent windows 8 phones that are of a similar budget and close spec wise? The Nokia Lumia 620 looks good but a little under specd which is a shame - athough of course it is quite a bit cheaper.

14-12-2012, 19:47	#2
1saintly Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,665	Pay as you go or contract?

14-12-2012, 19:53	#3
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	No, you will not find anything like this until next year. Q2/3 at least.

14-12-2012, 20:25	#4
mrvgarg Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Slough Posts: 1,139	Pre-order now for delivery in Jan http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-...e-p-84290.html Also don't forget Nokia Lumia 800 or 900 is good as WP8 feature wise with the latest 7.8 update.

14-12-2012, 20:34	#5
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by mrvgarg Pre-order now for delivery in Jan http://www.unlocked-mobiles.com/sim-...e-p-84290.html Also don't forget Nokia Lumia 800 or 900 is good as WP8 feature wise with the latest 7.8 update. Nowhere near the league of the Nexus 4. But not badly priced for the category it falls under. I guess Galaxy Ace 2 and Xperia U are the closest rivals. (both under £150)

14-12-2012, 20:35	#6
barker71 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 462	Should have said, pay as you go. Happy to pay up to £250 - a real shame the 620 isnt higher spec'd with a slightly higher price tag!

15-12-2012, 09:34	#7
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	You can buy the HTC 8S sim free for £240. It's probably the best looker of the bunch. http://www.expansys.com/htc-windows-...s-blue-237659/

15-12-2012, 09:44	#8
IvanIV Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25,199	I had my eye on the blue 8S myself, but I wanted something from the high end and went for Lumia 920. But HTC 8S does look nice and the specs are good, too.

15-12-2012, 10:05	#9
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/htc-...phones-1408979

15-12-2012, 13:06	#10
Gormond Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 15,714	I don't think any windows phones have as high a spec as the Nexus 4 at that price point. Do any Windows phones have either quad core A9s or dual core A15s?

15-12-2012, 16:00	#11
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Quote: Originally Posted by Gormond I don't think any windows phones have as high a spec as the Nexus 4 at that price point. Do any Windows phones have either quad core A9s or dual core A15s? No windows phone matches the Nexus 4 for CPU etc, the HTC 8X and Lumia 920 will beat it for camera (possibly the Ativ S too). But that's not the way to compare it anyway. People should find the ecosystem they want to be part of: Microsoft, Apple or Google and THEN find the best handset within the range that meets their needs. i.e. choose software then hardware. Also, to be fair it is nigh on impossible to catch the Nexus 4 being in stock at that price. Apart from buying it direct from Google, networks and retailers are charging more like £400 for the Nexus 4.

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