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CB_24

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#280526 21-Dec-2020 08:54

Wife needs a new phone to replace her old 5yr old Galaxy G6 so I'm looking at what's out there, I've always been an iPhone user so arent up with Samsung as much.

I see the options appear to be:

- S20 Series (FE maybe)

- A Series

- Someone recommended to look at Oppo

For what she uses it for the S20's are probably too expensive but can go there if needed, she mainly uses it for some Facebook, taking photos, and as a diary. Looking at buying the phone out right also.

Recommendations?

Thanks

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#2624816 21-Dec-2020 09:46

as diary i'd consider a note 20 base model, sometimes it can be the same price as s20FE but the note is a watered down phone so it's not over kill for your wife

downside - size for some, size is a plus for some.

i bought a A30 as a spare and it is soooo slow. press something, go make coffee then something happens.

otoh i have always had S models and they are pretty good

CB_24

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#2624905 21-Dec-2020 11:17

Batman:

as diary i'd consider a note 20 base model, sometimes it can be the same price as s20FE but the note is a watered down phone so it's not over kill for your wife

downside - size for some, size is a plus for some.

i bought a A30 as a spare and it is soooo slow. press something, go make coffee then something happens.

otoh i have always had S models and they are pretty good

Thanks

I have been told the A31 is a reasonable device.

Sorry when I said using the device as a diary, was more just basic calendar appointments rather than business planning etc

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#2624915 21-Dec-2020 11:41

Not sure what the budget is but have a look at the Samsung M51 as that is what I am considering upgrading to myself mainly for the battery life.

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#2625140 21-Dec-2020 23:30

If the A31 is anything like the A30, I'd stay away. It's soo sloooow and unresponsive. They must have put the slowest GPU CPU RAM SSD touch screen that they can find and put them in.

Spend a few dollars more and get at least a midrange number like a 50, 60, 70 or just get an S/note - you'll know the boxing day prices in a couple of days.

I have not owned the 50s - 70s, not sure if they are any good.

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#2625141 21-Dec-2020 23:30

CB_24:

Batman:

as diary i'd consider a note 20 base model, sometimes it can be the same price as s20FE but the note is a watered down phone so it's not over kill for your wife

downside - size for some, size is a plus for some.

i bought a A30 as a spare and it is soooo slow. press something, go make coffee then something happens.

otoh i have always had S models and they are pretty good

Thanks

I have been told the A31 is a reasonable device.

Sorry when I said using the device as a diary, was more just basic calendar appointments rather than business planning etc

the stylus is very helpful here

Echoe

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#2625846 23-Dec-2020 11:31

The FE is a great phone for the price. 3 years of android updates. Also has a flagship soc and camera so will last a good while. Can't recommend them for in that price range.