Phone Upgrade ideas? Currently on S9

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Slabking

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#312528 24-Apr-2024 21:31

Kia ora all.

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Looking to finally replace my samsung S9, as battery very shot, screen cracked and lack of security updates.

I've looked at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G/ OPPO A94 5G but apart from a better camera, 5g and battery it still shows the S9 processor is better?

I'm looking at somewhere in the 500-600$ range, android. Any ideas?

Coon

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#3222616 25-Apr-2024 09:28

https://becextech.co.nz/google-pixel-6a-128gb-charcoal-pristine.html?utm_source=PriceMe&utm_medium=c&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=Google%20Pixel%206a%205G%20128GB

Qazzy03

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#3222690 25-Apr-2024 10:44

If you dont need water resistance or local warranty,
then the Poco range seems to be rated
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/3010045/pages/all-items.html?sortType=bestmatch_sort&SearchText=poco&shop_sortType=bestmatch_sort

I picked up a Samsung A55 for $575 a couple of weeks ago and happy with it.

Slabking

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#3222695 25-Apr-2024 10:54

Coon:

https://becextech.co.nz/google-pixel-6a-128gb-charcoal-pristine.html?utm_source=PriceMe&utm_medium=c&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=Google%20Pixel%206a%205G%20128GB

Looks like a great phone at a great price, however quick googling shows alot of reddit posts advising to avoid the company. Do you have any experience with them?

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#3222706 25-Apr-2024 11:12

Pixel 7a can be had on special from Amazon at the moment,

Not sure if this link will work but i will paste it anyway.

Pixel 7a

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#3222787 25-Apr-2024 13:14

Slabking:

Coon:

https://becextech.co.nz/google-pixel-6a-128gb-charcoal-pristine.html?utm_source=PriceMe&utm_medium=c&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=Google%20Pixel%206a%205G%20128GB

Looks like a great phone at a great price, however quick googling shows alot of reddit posts advising to avoid the company. Do you have any experience with them?

there are a number of happy pixel users on Geekzone - with a few extensive threads.
There's never been a better time to own a pixel in NZ with almost all features being supported by NZ carriers (although not sure if VoWiFi is supported on 2D, Voda yet).

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#3222851 25-Apr-2024 14:42

I think a Pixel 6a / 7a are a good deal if you get it on sale, but they're not worth full price IMHO (I have a Pixel 4A and Pixel 8).. You could also consider a Samsung A55 or something like that. Or since your S9 lasted extremely well, how about an S24?

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#3222857 25-Apr-2024 15:25

Samsung A35 or A55 if you are happy with a mid-range device

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#3222912 25-Apr-2024 16:47

Another vote for Sammy A55 here.

Mid range price with certain features only available on premium phones, such as IP rating, metal frame with glass back.

Coon

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#3222970 26-Apr-2024 03:27

Slabking:

Coon:

https://becextech.co.nz/google-pixel-6a-128gb-charcoal-pristine.html?utm_source=PriceMe&utm_medium=c&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=Google%20Pixel%206a%205G%20128GB

Looks like a great phone at a great price, however quick googling shows alot of reddit posts advising to avoid the company. Do you have any experience with them?

no experience, just what came up from pricespy. maybe consider this https://www.trademe.co.nz/4672762611

Qazzy03

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#3222971 26-Apr-2024 06:44

Coon:

maybe consider this https://www.trademe.co.nz/4672762611

Yeah, I wouldn't gamble on that one, says as new,
then says son's second hand and has 4 photos and none of them show the front screen of the phone.

If you have access to the Samsung EPP store the Samsung has a sale on, you can get the phones down to this price if you have a 10% code (can get one via chat)

A55 $575.28
A35 $467.28

Slabking

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#3222980 26-Apr-2024 08:26

Thanks for everyone's replys and input. Really good ideas. I think its basically down to either a A55. I've wanted to risk it for a refurbished S21/22 but the lack of security updates is a bit worrying.