Replacement phone

[Gellyneck]

Just went and checked and Xiaomi was removed from the entity list for now.

https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/250035/u-s-removes-xiaomi-from-the-entity-list

Yip, our Xiaomi's are running Android 12.

 

[acropolis22]

Yip, our Xiaomi's are running Android 12.

Ditto.

 

[CalamitySpain]

Does it have other ring tones?

Ring? You want it to ring as well? Hmmm

 

[BobJayne]

Xiaomi all the way.
Watch out for the size though as the 6.67" versions can be a bit on the large size.
I went for the Redmi Note 10S which is 6.43" and makes a big difference, but go for 6GB RAM 128GB Internal Memory (expandable and dual SIM).

 

[Ingwe]

We've had Redmi phones for a few years now versions 7, 8 and 9 (current), hubby has the NTS version (not that he uses it!). Cost just over £100 and do everything that we want. Certainly worth a close look Dave and a fair bit cheaper than Samsung for the same performance etc.

I’d never heard of Redmi phones but after looking at the specs of the model on Stealaway post above, I think I might buy one. May I please ask where you bought them? I see only one shop listed on their site. Would prefer to go to a shop than order on-line.

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[Lenny HB]

I have been using a Realme 6 for quite a while very pleased with it, 128gb memory, twin sim, fast charging. Gets very good reviews as one of the best budget phones but not exactly budget at nearly £300.

 

[tomm]

My current Samsung is 'fragile' thinking of replacing it..

I'm thinking of another Samsung. Dual sim, big memory. Poss 5g to future proof.

Any suggestions, I'm confused between the S and A series.
Not looking at the bottom end, no looking for Apple or some obscure Chinese model..

Hi Dave.

As per other posters in this thread I also have a Xiaomi phone, in my case the redmi note 8 pro model....Used it for 2 years now with no problems....Started off with Android 9 OS , Xiaomi have since over the air updated it to android 11. Its also a dual SIM phone. Been one of the best I've had.

 

[CazPaul]

I have just replaced my phone, I chose a Samsung A13 duel SIM it has NFC so works with Google Pay, it does Android Auto it has 64gb but it's not 5g only cost £127

I can imagine my late father reading what you wrote and saying “Eh, what the hell does all that mean”

 

[Minxy]

I’d never heard of Redmi phones but after looking at the specs of the model on Stealaway post above, I think I might buy one. May I please ask where you bought them? I see only one shop listed on their site. Would prefer to go to a shop than order on-line.

We got ours from Gearbest, not sure of the cost of ours/others now but worth a shuftie, also look on Ebay too:

Xiaomi Online Deals | Gearbest UK

Looking for Xiaomi in UK .Gearbest UK offers the best Xiaomi deal online.

uk.gearbest.com

 

[Ingwe]

I can imagine my late father reading what you wrote and saying “Eh, what the hell does all that mean”

Off topic I realise but my dad, who died in 2003, would have been amazed by tablets, and modern mobiles. He did have a primitive Nokia mobile phone which basically made and accepted calls and also text messages but that, I recall, was it.

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[Stealaway]

I’d never heard of Redmi phones but after looking at the specs of the model on Stealaway post above, I think I might buy one. May I please ask where you bought them? I see only one shop listed on their site. Would prefer to go to a shop than order on-line.

If you go to a shop you will be charged retail/more and often only on a deal.
On line purchase are so safe - with a credit card you are fully protected.

The mi.com. web site tends to have deals and better prices than even Amazon etc.
He bought his Redmi Note 10Pro for £205 last week.

If you must
Redmi10 5G is currently £159 at Curry

 

[cmcardle75]

I've got a Moto g82, which gives you 5G at a decent price and spec. I wouldn't want a Samsung S/Apple, as I don't want that feeling you get when you drop £800 into the river by accident, or leave it in a taxi.

Sure, no-one's going to lust over it, but I don't care about that sort of thing. It's got a very decent screen and plenty enough processor, RAM, storage and camera to do anything required. Why pay more?

 

[Richard n Ann]

Think my phone is the Samsung A51 5G. Last couple of phones have been Samsungs. Was about £380 so middle of the range, should last a while yet. My last 'waterproof' S8 got water in it so it's the last time I'll bother with the expensive S range

 

[Reallyretired]

My last S8 had a cracked screen through dropping on concrete. It still works though has a missing corner on the display.
I replaced it with an S10 which is in an armoured case to avoid doing the same. It just makes it a bit thicker. It can still be charged wirelessly with the case on.

Swmbo has an S21 but it doesnt seem to be any significant improvement on mine.

 

[Lenny HB]

Also worth noting Amazon is one of the few places you can buy a phone use it for a week & if you don't like it return it.
Most retailers will only accept returns if the box seal is unbroken.

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