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90 replies

mb05 · 09/07/2021 16:42

As title says. I have never had a really good, phone, I usually have a hand-me-down from one of the DC's or a cheapo samsung.

I want to save up for a decent phone (don't want one off a contract) and I am not sure what type to go for, so thought I would be nosy and ask MN :D

OP posts:
Jenjenn · 09/07/2021 20:33

Samsung S20. It is great

GirlAloud · 09/07/2021 20:37

An ancient iPhone 6S which I bought for about £200 from JL’s customer returns cabinet. It’s had a new battery which cost £20 and I will replace it when it dies.

Forgottenyeti · 09/07/2021 20:42

@BlackKittyKat there isn't a pixel 2a, I think you probably have a 2 or a 2 xl.

Madcats · 09/07/2021 20:45

I pay £6/month for 4GB and calls and texts (think they might be unlimited). I mainly use it on Wi-fi, so data GB isn't too much of an issue.

I am pleased with my iPhone XR 2nd hand (£290 about 6 months ago). The rest of the family are still on 6S's.

We have a house full of apple computers, so it makes it easier to keep with the brand.

Songoftheseas · 09/07/2021 20:46

iPhone 12 Pro Max. Really pleased with it.

KarlUrbansWife · 09/07/2021 21:03

Samsung Galaxy Note 10. I LOVE it (mainly for the large screen) but fuck me, it cost more than a month's mortgage payment!
2 out of the last 3 companies I've worked for gave me an iPhone for a work phone, I'm not a fan at all.

TeacupDrama · 09/07/2021 21:07

my DD has had a motorola E4 for 2 years now on SIM only the camera is not the best but adequate, I have just got the E6s model for £85 obviously not an iphone 12 but it does what I need it to do day to day camera whatsapp etc etc for less than £100 I have a PC and tablet for a bigger screen etc it is great as a phone but probably not the choice if you use it instead of a laptop / tablet

JaceLancs · 09/07/2021 21:28

iPhone 12

Chatterboxy · 09/07/2021 21:29

Iphone 11 which my husband bought me as a birthday gift, he’s now using my old iPhone 6s, which now seems tiny in comparison!

idontlikealdi · 09/07/2021 21:29

iPhone 12 love it for the camera

DoctorTwo · 09/07/2021 21:58

I have a Nokia 6, it does what I need it to, the GPS works and is scarily accurate, it runs all the apps I want, and when it dies I'll replace it with another Nokia. It's 14 months old and the screen is still perfect, despite me dropping the phone a number of times. Nokias are properly bombproof. DD1 reckons they and cockroaches will be the only things to survive the apocalypse. :o

Toddlerteaplease · 09/07/2021 22:04

Recently upgraded from the XS Max to the 12. Wish I hadn't bothered. Can't see any difference. But got a good trade in for the XSMax

Borris · 09/07/2021 22:05

iPhone 6 that I'll keep until it dies

RaininSummer · 09/07/2021 22:06

Poco X3. Seems good so far.

Toddlerteaplease · 09/07/2021 22:06

My favourite ever phone was the 8+ I loved it.

tallduckandhandsome · 09/07/2021 22:08

Personal phone: iPhone 5
Work phone: iPhone 6 Plus

I also have an iPad.

I kept all 3 devices Apple so I can use the same chargers for all. I’ve got Apple Lightning chargers in the bedroom, the living room, the office and the kitchen.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 09/07/2021 22:08

@wineymummy

Google Pixel 4a. Takes amazing photos.
Me too. Love it.
tallduckandhandsome · 09/07/2021 22:08

And the car!

dustmitesprite · 09/07/2021 22:08

iPhone XR which I love
Under pressure from DS to upgrade so he can inherit mine but I'm not in any hurry

RightOnTheEdge · 09/07/2021 22:14

Huawei pro20 I absolutely love it. I recently got an email saying I could upgrade it and swap it for another phone but another Huawei wasn't an option so I'm just going to keep this one for now.
The battery lasts so much longer than the Samsungs I've had and the camera is great!

HairyToity · 09/07/2021 22:15

Sony Xperia. It does the job very well. Refuse to pay for apple.

wordsareveryunnecessary · 09/07/2021 22:23

Oppo Find X3 Lite ,5G. Love it !

Graphista · 09/07/2021 22:23

iPhone 7 - hate it!

Upgrading to a new SE (I loved my SE it died on me) or possibly a mini 12 as soon as I can!

Had an android smart phone years ago, I know iPhone hated on here but I just find it so much easier to use

Graphista · 09/07/2021 22:25

Those with older iPhones - how have you kept them going? The system updates always bugger me!

TheHateIsNotGood · 09/07/2021 22:26

2 LL phones and a 3g Alcatel. One of the LL phones is a plug in the socket so I have a phone that works if there's a powercut.

If I want to use the internet i usually use my home wi-fi although my 3g Alcatel can do the basics if I'm out; but generally I just use it as a mobile phone.

Can't say I love any of my phones, nor would I want to, as they're just, phones, ..... and my only expectations are that they work in the way I expect them to.

Now ask me about clouds and birds and I'll wax lyrical to here and beyond about how much I love them, but a mobile phone? Nyet.

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