Personally I wouldn't - only because of the fact you may never see a software update which will open you up to security issues (very common on these phones).

Maybe put an offer in to buy this off this Geekzone seller - runs stock Android and is more or less a Nexus type device so will see software updates in the future (via Android One): Xiaomi Mi A1

Ay Caramba - What a battery!

Thats fairly solid at 210g.

Looks like a clean Android install - The chinese makers generally seem to like to skin/customise the heck out of Android to make it look like an iphone.

Apart from the obviously missing band 28 (700 4g) frequency looks like excellent value.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ5xGC_noDM

michaelmurfy:

 

Personally I wouldn't - only because of the fact you may never see a software update which will open you up to security issues (very common on these phones).

 

Maybe put an offer in to buy this off this Geekzone seller - runs stock Android and is more or less a Nexus type device so will see software updates in the future (via Android One): Xiaomi Mi A1

 

The Ulephone website shows the phone as now having Android 8.1

In the notes, they say:

• Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box and will be updated to Android 8.1 Oreo in March 2018

I see Motorola has just announced that their new model phones (G6) will get only one major update to Android - and one of the lower specd G6 models will get none.

Even buying a brandname seems no guarantee of updates these days - best you can often hope for is Lineage/Custom ROMs.

I suppose it also depends how long you will keep your phone as well.

My Ulefone Power 3S arrived from China, 6 days after ordering it 

Am loving it.

Speedy delivery!

Was there an Oreo update for it?

No upgrade was provided - just 7.1.1

I'm sure I will get it once it is available.

Looks like there is an upgrade for it - http://ulefone.com/download/power3s.html

Though the info is a bit unclear. Not sure if I would be too keen on trying it based on their page.

Still 7.1.1 is pretty good.

Thanks.

I'll probably give an upgrade a miss at this stage.

UPDATE ON NEXUS

After much searching for my Nexus, I finally remembered that I had placed it in the freezer some 2 weeks ago 

Switched it on and guess what?  It appears to be working OK.

Wonder if I can get a duplicate SIM from VF and use 2 phones with the same number?

Zippity:

UPDATE ON NEXUS

After much searching for my Nexus, I finally remembered that I had placed it in the freezer some 2 weeks ago 

Switched it on and guess what?  It appears to be working OK.

Wonder if I can get a duplicate SIM from VF and use 2 phones with the same number?

Oops!!

I spoke to soon. The Nexus went back into its dormant state after about 2 hours 

Has just been thru the shredder......