I want a new phone this year, what should I get though?

[Deleted User]

Topic.

I'm after a new phone post lockdown when we can visit my Brother in London to get it set up and stuff, but I'm torn what to get? Vote in the poll and help me decide please guys!

BrettW

Other (preferably Android but will take other OS's)

The Samsung Galaxy S21 is about to release I believe @MrAllen1976

MarkM88

Apple Iphone 12

I voted IPhone 12 but that’s only because I’m an Apple fan and have always used an iPhone pretty much. 

MarkM88

Apple Iphone 12

woodbine said:

can't help sorry I have a very bog standard phone and even then only use it for calls and text, think i'm getting too long in the tooth for an all singing all dancing one

That’s exactly what my nana said Woodbine and now she’s addicted to her smartphone. I thought technology would scare her. 

janer1967

Samsung Galaxy S20

These are all latest models and will be quite expensive 

You could save some money either if on contract or buying if you go for an older model 

I understand people want the latest but I always decide based on what I want the phone to do and if your not going to use all the features why pay for them 

Just my opinion 

leeCal

Me too, I have a bog standard £10 phone which I take out in case of emergencies. I also do pay as you go and I reckon I spend £10 every two years or so on it. They certainly won’t get rich with me as a customer. 

BrettW

Other (preferably Android but will take other OS's)

I use the Samsung Note 10+. I love the pen on it because its great to scribble notes on the calendar and stuff when they pop into my head.

Might have a look at the Note 21 when it comes out

66Mustang

I will predictably vote for Apple but do you need the iPhone 12? I have an iPhone SE which was just over half the price of the 12 and I can’t think of any reason I’d need the 12 over it - the SE does everything I want.

MarkM88

Apple Iphone 12

66Mustang said:

I will predictably vote for Apple but do you need the iPhone 12? I have an iPhone SE which was just over half the price of the 12 and I can’t think of any reason I’d need the 12 over it - the SE does everything I want.

That’s a good point. I love Apple and use an iPhone but I never have the latest model as it’s very expensive. 

Lisatho11987777

Samsung Galaxy S20

I am due for renewal  on my contract phone at the moment I have an s10 plus  so don't know what to go for next I like the phone that folds up 

[Deleted User]

Samsung Galaxy S20

I just looked up the S21 and it's going for around £500 on eBay unlocked, I don't have that kind of loot to spend on a phone, especially when most of the sellers don't have perfect feedback so I'm reluctant to trust them.

Andy58

On one of the bargain spotting sites I go on Xaomi Redmi phones are very popular

[Deleted User]

Samsung Galaxy S20

Andy58 said:

On one of the bargain spotting sites I go on Xaomi Redmi phones are very popular

Trouble with that though is that if they're very popular, they'll be in very high demand, so scalpers will be selling them for daft prices on eBay, like the PS5 and Xbox Series X at the moment.

[Deleted User]

Samsung Galaxy S20

Do Iphones still rely on Itunes to download stuff? That would be an issue, I can't use Itunes on Chrome OS, only a Mac or Windows.

66Mustang

They do still use iTunes however you no longer need to pair the device with a computer - they work as standalone devices. You get an iTunes app on the phone.

[Deleted User]

Samsung Galaxy S20

66Mustang said:

They do still use iTunes however you no longer need to pair the device with a computer - they work as standalone devices. You get an iTunes app on the phone.

Hmm, might be worth investigating then.

[Deleted User]

Samsung Galaxy S20

leeCal said:

Me too, I have a bog standard £10 phone which I take out in case of emergencies. I also do pay as you go and I reckon I spend £10 every two years or so on it. They certainly won’t get rich with me as a customer. 

That's not me, 20 years ago I was on PAYG on my first ever mobile, and I was going through £20 a month in credit so eventually in 2003 I decided blow it why not go on a £20 a month contract for a new phone and all the minutes etc included? Now 18 years later I've been with most of the big names including Orange and T-Mobile before they merged to form EE.

My current SIM Only contract with Three runs out in October, and then I'm half considering going on either GiffGaff or Plusnet Mobile for about £6 a month.

Ibelive2020

@MrAllen1976 i got myself a new phone bout 8 weeks ágó i now have a samsung galaxy A21s 

Geoark

Other (preferably Android but will take other OS's)

I'm probably the worst person to offer advice. I got fed up with the overpriced phones and contracts so opted for a cheaper smart phone not tied to a company and get my sim card from giffgaff. The phone is paid for and the month after I was sent to work from home because of covid I went from the £10 per month offer to £6 per month.

I got the Cubot Max, and it does everything I need and has been reliable. 

I guess a lot depends on what you actually use your smart phone for, and what you can afford or are willing to pay for.

Ibelive2020

@Geoark im on pay as u go as contracts overpriced so i bought a phone out right for £150 top it up by £20 month it txs rings etc its smartphone áll my friends have iphones at stupid prices i would nőt pay 

Andy58

@Ibelive2020 you could have unlimited calls and texts for £6 a month on a sim only monthly contract with virgin, and 4gb data