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[Closed] Urgh. Phone has died and I need another SIM free handset

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Not got a pot of cash.

Don't need the latest or biggest.

I just want something for Strava, WhatsApp, Twitter and this place.

Any ideas?


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 10:41 pm
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Bought a Moto G6 as a work phone, and for the money it's fantastic. So, whatever the new version of that is, or a second hand/refurb one.

Seriously, it's really good value for money.


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 10:43 pm
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I have found Huawei to be vgfm at the £120 mark (can't remember the models, P8 lite?).

Tried a short pixel 1 against my 1 year old one last year, no better.


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 10:49 pm
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Xiaomi phones, choose your budget, pick the one that suits. Or as previous said Moto G7, reviews seem to suggest the standard G7 is enough, no need to go for the G7 plus.

What was your last phone and what is wrong with it?


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 10:52 pm
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Moto E (I think). It is buzzes and shows the Android screen then goes black. Then repeats. Been doing it for an hour or so now.


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 10:55 pm
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Xiaomi or Huawei if on a budget. All three payg phones are unlocked.


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 11:17 pm
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Good deals on g6 now the g7 is out.


 
Posted : 24/03/2019 11:25 pm
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Anyone got a G6 Play?


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 8:06 am
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Galaxy S8, 64 gig for about £120.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 8:34 am
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G7 power has a battery life approaching 100000 years.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 8:46 am
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Bang for your buck has to go to Motorola G6 or G7 TBH.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 8:52 am
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another moto fan.
Mrs has an older C plus or something (£85). Before that a G4 (that she dropped from, a great height. £120). I have an E4 plus and it's monster battery. £120 I think. Sim only. Reliable. Robust (dropped mine a few times, no case)
Will get another current Moto/big battery when this dies.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 9:18 am
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I am writing this on a G6 play. Yesterday I strapped it to the bars of my road bike and ran Google maps and Strava for the ride without a problem. I think you can buy them at Tesco, unlocked.
It's my only phone and does everything fine.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 9:21 am
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Thanks all. I think I'll be getting a G6 Play from Tesco at lunch.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 9:24 am
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Bought a Moto G6 as a work phone, and for the money it’s fantastic. So, whatever the new version of that is, or a second hand/refurb one.

Seriously, it’s really good value for money

Same here.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 9:26 am
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https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/moto-g6-play

looks like a good option


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 11:10 am
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G6 apparently has a better camera than G6 Play is snapping's an option (Strava needs pics). £169 and £139 respectively at Argos.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 11:21 am
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Got a G7 Play from Tesco for £150.

Logged on here, got told that my privacy was valued then it chucked me out. So it is working 😉


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 12:28 pm
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My God, the world of the Tactical Phone Holster is a sad and strange place.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 1:16 pm
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Beardy McPhonersson


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 1:19 pm
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That fella has some really cool accessories huh?

Sheesh


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 1:45 pm
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He works in a craft beer bar where he emits a sense of superiority whilst pulling 8 quid pints.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 2:13 pm
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10% off on certain eBay sellers today.


 
Posted : 25/03/2019 2:24 pm