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Input on Budget android w decent storage camera battery and speed

Scnl — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:05:03 GMT

Had iPhone but exceeded storage. Really need advice. Want android

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computergeek541 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:24:36 GMT

Maybe one of the Motorola G series devices?

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gblackma — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:31:32 GMT

@Scnl the Umidigi A7pro. It s new thus uear and it's $229 with 4gb and 128 gb storage . I have it and like it https://www.amazon.ca/UMIDIGI-Unlocked-4150mAh-Capacity-Smartphone/dp/B08924QPQZ/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwy8f6BRC7ARIsAPIXOjhJ8AC7yfi1O5n89OhAFEEUFwDp--z5U1_EaT-CdUwyaamIaFRHrxIaAokmEALw_wcB&hvadid=322529415088&hvdev=t&hvlocphy=9000916&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=18415752194370653205&hvtargid=kwd-341059925931&hydadcr=27681_10600077&keywords=umidigi+phones&qid=1599251291&rnid=5264023011&s=electronics&sr=1-6&tag=googcana-20

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Anonymous — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:33:01 GMT

@Scnl wrote:
Had iPhone but exceeded storage. Really need advice. Want android

Nice of them to not provide an sd card slot eh.

Many android phones will have one.

There's a phone selector tool on gsmarena that you can enter all kinds of criteria to narrow down your wishes and needs.

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geopublic — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:42:03 GMT

@Scnl wrote:
Had iPhone but exceeded storage. Really need advice. Want android

@Scnl Pixel 4a

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computergeek541 — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:46:23 GMT

@gblackma Clearly, each model will be different, but I've heard nothing but bad things about the cameras in Umidigi devices.

@geopublic I wouldn't consider a Pixel-anything to be a budget device. This, of course, is only opinion.

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geopublic — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:59:53 GMT

@computergeek541 wrote:
@geopublic I wouldn't consider a Pixel-anything to be a budget device. This, of course, is only opinion.

@computergeek541 Compared to previous Pixels it very well priced. It depends how you define budget in my world it's best bang for your buck. Budget does not always equal cheap!.

Three years Android upgrades, timely monthly security updates, pure Android no bloat, excellent pictures, NFC....priceless!!

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will13am — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:58:13 GMT

@computergeek541 wrote:
@gblackma Clearly, each model will be different, but I've heard nothing but bad things about the cameras in Umidigi devices.

@geopublic I wouldn't consider a Pixel-anything to be a budget device. This, of course, is only opinion.

The Umidigi phones are definitely budget oriented in terms of performance. The camera hardware is probably okay, but the software is garbage. The camera software on the A5 pro was rushed out the door so much that pictures generally come out looking pretty low quality. The F2 is a whole lot better. Functions like macro actually work. I would give the camera performance on the F2 a passing grade. As for $229 for the A7 pro which is really an A5 pro with a different label, that is highway robbery. I won't complain about the A5 pro too loudly because I got it for $131 with no expectations of making out like a bandit. The pixel line of phones are not comparable to the Umidigi line. Google knows their stuff when it comes to camera software. I have an LG G7 one which is pretty much an LG phone running google software. The pictures from the G7 one are amazing for a single camera setup.

Normally I don't like to shill Samsung products because they are not that great for value. Given that shipping phones from China these days is pretty YMMV, I would say this offering from swiftronics is not bad. It is open box but that should only reflect in the price being lower not the item being defective. I know a couple of people with the A50 and it seems to work quite well. This is the next generation and one model up.

https://swiftronics.ca/collections/open-box-sale/products/open-box-samsung-galaxy-a71-6gb-ram-128gb-factory-unlocked?variant=31781974016115

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popping — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:54:28 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
@Scnl wrote:
Had iPhone but exceeded storage. Really need advice. Want android
Nice of them to not provide an sd card slot eh.
...

Apple like to control things which affect the user experience. They don't want people insert a low speed SD card to slow down their phones.

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Scnl — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:12:57 GMT

thanks for all replies v helpful keep em coming as I research

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darlicious — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:15:30 GMT

@Scnl

If @will13am suggestion is in CDN $ that is an excellent price for a solid and reliable phone from Samsung. The camera performs well on Samsung phones as that is most important to me. While i dont have the budget to upgrade from my 2017 A3 atm im still pretty happy with my phones camera. The A71's camera would be a marked improvement. I literally just got a price from foreign electronics on the international version of that phone but with NFC and brand new (unopen box) $650 cdn.

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Scnl — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:19:45 GMT

Looking at these factors too ty

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BeachNBeer — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:21:26 GMT

Price range?

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Scnl — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:25:55 GMT

gsmarena seems to be quoting another currency not cdn dollars. Maybe eu.

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will13am — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 21:47:05 GMT

@darlicious wrote:
@Scnl
If @will13am suggestion is in CDN $ that is an excellent price for a solid and reliable phone from Samsung. The camera performs well on Samsung phones as that is most important to me. While i dont have the budget to upgrade from my 2017 A3 atm im still pretty happy with my phones camera. The A71's camera would be a marked improvement. I literally just got a price from foreign electronics on the international version of that phone but with NFC and brand new (unopen box) $650 cdn.

Swiftronics is a Canadian company with physical stores. They advertise in Canadian dollars. I believe their carrier brand single SIM phones are models for the North American market. The dual SIM models are imports. One thing that a lot of buyers may not be aware of is that an AMOLED screen adds around $100+ to the selling price. Both A5x and A7x are AMOLED screens. Factor in $100 premium on the price for the screen and cost looks pretty compelling.

Samsung Canada shows MSRP at $549 for the A71. So, there is a tangible discount for buying open box. They have an A51 open box option for $100 less.

https://www.samsung.com/ca/smartphones/galaxy-a71-a715/

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darlicious — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:12:01 GMT

@will13am

That indeed is a steal of a deal.

@Scnl

FYI open box phones do not qualify for device insurance on your credit card if you happen to have one that offers it.

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LurganIeUk — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:21:39 GMT

When purchasing an android phone find what what the maximum GB is for the mini HD slot.

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gpixel — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:31:05 GMT

@Scnl be careful on purchasing Chinese brands.. apparently their has been malware installed on them from the factory. and since umigidi is a brand made from Shenzhen, I would be a bit weary. especially if you are not familiar with technology. if you are really smart you can easily program a chip in the phone to hack you and there will be no way to erase this since it is a hardware hack.

https://www.reddit.com/r/chinaphones/comments/7duqhn/umidigiumi_diamond_x_malware_installed_in_rom/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=&utm_content=post_body

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darlicious — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:40:06 GMT

Since I'm looking for a deal for @grumpyneighbour to replace his iphone4 and more user friendly I'm looking at the Samsung A10 and the Moto G7 at $149 and $189 respectively. Opinions for a phone for the old man?

https://swiftronics.ca/collections/open-box-sale/products/open-box-samsung-galaxy-a10-2gb-ram-32gb-factory-unlocked

https://swiftronics.ca/collections/open-box-sale/products/open-box-motorola-moto-g7-xt1962-64gb-4gb-ram-6-2-factory-unlocked

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LurganIeUk — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 22:55:20 GMT

Well well......I don’t feel old but I guess my number makes me old. I say a newer iPhone.

ONLY IF @grumpyneighbour

Has other Apple products like iPad or a Mac*

If a lot of @grumpyneighbour contacts are for Apple users

* if yes...it is a no brainer....stick with Apple.

OTHERWISE

Go android.