Mid range 5" smartphones

swb1964 · 22-01-2015, 21:22

OK, my dad has decided he wants a Smartphone for his 70th birthday

I'm looking at 5" models becuase he likes my sisters S5,- but I don't have that sort of budget . What can I get with a 5" screen for £150-200 maximum?

The new Moto G I already know about. Anything else?

jabbamk1 · 22-01-2015, 21:33

I'd say this is excellent for the price.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Honor-Smartp...eywords=Huawei

lem ramsay · 22-01-2015, 21:47

There is also this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LTE-Quad-Cor...ustomerReviews

fmradiotuner1 · 22-01-2015, 22:19

I got an LG G3 but you might be able to get the G2 cheaper and the G4 might be out in a few more months.

alanwarwic · 27-01-2015, 20:19

http://www.expansys.com/lg-g-flex-titan-silver-257393/ ((£224 current price)
Several reasons.

1 720p on a 6" phablet screen, He should be better able to read the text on it.
2 Battery. If a light user he might get a week out of it.
3 Its bent so if a tiny bit deaf, the mouthpiece and earpiece sit in the right place.

BeethovensPiano · 27-01-2015, 20:25

A Lumia 535? £89 SIM free at Argos

alanwarwic · 28-01-2015, 12:19

Seems you now , at least today, have the Fire Phone at £99 for £32 GB or £150 for 64GB.

Wins hands down for price/performance. Even the battery life is OK.

It is aimed at the top end, though as we know that can be meaningless

finbaar · 28-01-2015, 12:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeethovensPiano

A Lumia 535? £89 SIM free at Argos

This is what I would recommend at that age. Don't spend £150 as it is complete overkill. The Moto G is better but costs significantly more. Both are as difficult to use as each other.

natbike · 29-01-2015, 07:27

Or better still...
Nokia Lumia 630 £80

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIN4NV...ds=nokia+lumia

One of our staff loves it because "I just do this" (he pinches to zoom) "and I can see my messages in big text!"

IvanIV · 29-01-2015, 07:55

+1 for Nokia, simple, clean UI, very fast even at a low end HW specs. Unless your dad starts whining that he can't root it or customise it more

finbaar · 29-01-2015, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by natbike

Or better still...
Nokia Lumia 630 £80

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIN4NV...ds=nokia+lumia

One of our staff loves it because "I just do this" (he pinches to zoom) "and I can see my messages in big text!"

The bugger screen is worth a tenner.

d123 · 29-01-2015, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by finbaar

The bugger screen is worth a tenner.

Only if you are into that sort of thing

.

Aye Up · 30-01-2015, 01:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by jabbamk1

I'd say this is excellent for the price.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Honor-Smartp...eywords=Huawei

I have to agree with you on that one, the 3C is a terrific phone, even the Honor 6 is as well.

The Emotion UI may grate on some, however v3 is much nicer and flat, in keeping with the eventual lollipop update. Huawei are only just starting up their European operation relative to flagship level devices.

If you buy with Amazon they also do the warranty (I think) so any problems you would go back to them.

I got the Honor 6 a couple of weeks back, and its actually becoming my main phone in place of the beast that is the Galaxy Note 4

Huawei are definitely a brand to consider.

Aye Up · 30-01-2015, 01:28

To add you can get the Honor 6 for £25 over your budget at the moment

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OM2577I

d123 · 30-01-2015, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aye Up

To add you can get the Honor 6 for £25 over your budget at the moment

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OM2577I

It's actually £44 over budget...

It's £244.77 from Amazon.

22-01-2015, 21:22	#1
swb1964 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 2,455	Mid range 5" smartphones OK, my dad has decided he wants a Smartphone for his 70th birthday I'm looking at 5" models becuase he likes my sisters S5,- but I don't have that sort of budget . What can I get with a 5" screen for £150-200 maximum? The new Moto G I already know about. Anything else?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

22-01-2015, 21:33	#2
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	I'd say this is excellent for the price. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Honor-Smartp...eywords=Huawei

22-01-2015, 21:47	#3
lem ramsay Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 684	There is also this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/LTE-Quad-Cor...ustomerReviews

22-01-2015, 22:19	#4
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TheEssexSunshineCoast Clacton Posts: 15,220	I got an LG G3 but you might be able to get the G2 cheaper and the G4 might be out in a few more months.

27-01-2015, 20:19	#5
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	http://www.expansys.com/lg-g-flex-titan-silver-257393/ ((£224 current price) Several reasons. 1 720p on a 6" phablet screen, He should be better able to read the text on it. 2 Battery. If a light user he might get a week out of it. 3 Its bent so if a tiny bit deaf, the mouthpiece and earpiece sit in the right place.

27-01-2015, 20:25	#6
BeethovensPiano Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: ♫ At The Keyboard ♫ Posts: 11,556	A Lumia 535? £89 SIM free at Argos

28-01-2015, 12:19	#7
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Seems you now , at least today, have the Fire Phone at £99 for £32 GB or £150 for 64GB. Wins hands down for price/performance. Even the battery life is OK. It is aimed at the top end, though as we know that can be meaningless

28-01-2015, 12:53	#8
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by BeethovensPiano A Lumia 535? £89 SIM free at Argos This is what I would recommend at that age. Don't spend £150 as it is complete overkill. The Moto G is better but costs significantly more. Both are as difficult to use as each other.

29-01-2015, 07:27	#9
natbike Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 475	Or better still... Nokia Lumia 630 £80 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIN4NV...ds=nokia+lumia One of our staff loves it because "I just do this" (he pinches to zoom) "and I can see my messages in big text!"

29-01-2015, 07:55	#10
IvanIV Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25,199	+1 for Nokia, simple, clean UI, very fast even at a low end HW specs. Unless your dad starts whining that he can't root it or customise it more

29-01-2015, 20:33	#11
finbaar Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,921	Quote: Originally Posted by natbike Or better still... Nokia Lumia 630 £80 http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00KIN4NV...ds=nokia+lumia One of our staff loves it because "I just do this" (he pinches to zoom) "and I can see my messages in big text!" The bugger screen is worth a tenner.

29-01-2015, 22:43	#12
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by finbaar The bugger screen is worth a tenner. Only if you are into that sort of thing .

30-01-2015, 01:26	#13
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 I'd say this is excellent for the price. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Honor-Smartp...eywords=Huawei I have to agree with you on that one, the 3C is a terrific phone, even the Honor 6 is as well. The Emotion UI may grate on some, however v3 is much nicer and flat, in keeping with the eventual lollipop update. Huawei are only just starting up their European operation relative to flagship level devices. If you buy with Amazon they also do the warranty (I think) so any problems you would go back to them. I got the Honor 6 a couple of weeks back, and its actually becoming my main phone in place of the beast that is the Galaxy Note 4 Huawei are definitely a brand to consider.

30-01-2015, 01:28	#14
Aye Up Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: North West Posts: 4,885	To add you can get the Honor 6 for £25 over your budget at the moment http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OM2577I

30-01-2015, 09:56	#15
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by Aye Up To add you can get the Honor 6 for £25 over your budget at the moment http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00OM2577I It's actually £44 over budget... It's £244.77 from Amazon.

DS Forums

Mid range 5" smartphones