FabSwingers.com forum: Which phone to get?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Time for an upgrade but can’t decide between IPhone X and Samsung S8 maybe Pixel 2.

Is S8 better than iPhone X? Any body using it atm who was an iPhone user previously?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Samsung s9 will probably be out around March/April time. May want to hold off for a bit longer and get a new phone rather than a phone that will be outdated in a couple of months

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By *un17Man
over a year ago

Ennis

Have an iPhone x i don't think its worth the money

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just got Samsung 8 and I'm very impressed with it .

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By *izzy.Woman
over a year ago

Stoke area

I love my Samsung.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

S9 is due to launch at end Feb.

I'm waiting until then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m on iPhone but hate it, think I’m going pixel next as it looks good and has unlimited storage so can take lots of naughty pics and video without worrying about storage space

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went from a Microsoft Windows 10 Phone to a S8. I still don't like the S8, but can't go back Windows until they sort out the bugs.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't think I'm compatible with these media type phones. I want to be able to attach an invoice to an email with ease, not take a pic of myself with bunny ears and huge eyes.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

None of them. I like the Sony xperia rang of phones. Have had several over the years. Never a problem with them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I'm compatible with these media type phones. I want to be able to attach an invoice to an email with ease, not take a pic of myself with bunny ears and huge eyes. "

The bunny ears and huge eyes are a burden on society I agree. But unfortunately they come from an app and not the phone itself

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I went from a Microsoft Windows 10 Phone to a S8. I still don't like the S8, but can't go back Windows until they sort out the bugs. "

That’s a first

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"The Samsung s9 will probably be out around March/April time. May want to hold off for a bit longer and get a new phone rather than a phone that will be outdated in a couple of months "

A very good point. Wise man!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Samsung s9 will probably be out around March/April time. May want to hold off for a bit longer and get a new phone rather than a phone that will be outdated in a couple of months

A very good point. Wise man! "

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By *llfoursWoman
over a year ago

north east

I love my X. The picture quality when taking naughty photos is amazing

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I don't think I'm compatible with these media type phones. I want to be able to attach an invoice to an email with ease, not take a pic of myself with bunny ears and huge eyes. "

I can do both on mine

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s."

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer? "

On three. New contract. I was surprised, i had to leave 3 a few years back because i couldn't get a connection at home. But now they seem great!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer?

On three. New contract. I was surprised, i had to leave 3 a few years back because i couldn't get a connection at home. But now they seem great! "

Not available at this price anymore.. of course lol

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer?

On three. New contract. I was surprised, i had to leave 3 a few years back because i couldn't get a connection at home. But now they seem great!

Not available at this price anymore.. of course lol "

35 on buymobiles .

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By *utie91Woman
over a year ago

Hitchin

"Time for an upgrade but can’t decide between IPhone X and Samsung S8 maybe Pixel 2.

Is S8 better than iPhone X? Any body using it atm who was an iPhone user previously?

You are all my best friends

I’ve got the iPhone 8... tbh I regret it and should have stuck with my 7

The screen that is ment to be the most durable glass ever has scratched... yes not cracked but scratched, a deep scratch which you should t be able to do to glass. I complained and they were like there is nothing they will do cuz it’s just cosmetic.

I wouldn’t mind if I’d dropped the phone or anything but I hadn’t.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer?

On three. New contract. I was surprised, i had to leave 3 a few years back because i couldn't get a connection at home. But now they seem great!

Not available at this price anymore.. of course lol

35 on buymobiles ."

I got an s8 on this deal just after Christmas. Gearfit2 watch too, on Virgin.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A friend recommended a Huawei p9 I've never looked back great price and spec is great does everything I need it to and more

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By *opping_candyWoman
over a year ago

West Yorkshire

"A friend recommended a Huawei p9 I've never looked back great price and spec is great does everything I need it to and more"

I've recently got the Huawei p10 and am really impressed with it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm using a blackberry keyone. Literally the best phone I've ever had. 2 day battery life and really good specs, I've had all the latest stuff and they don't come close to this

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I'm using a blackberry keyone. Literally the best phone I've ever had. 2 day battery life and really good specs, I've had all the latest stuff and they don't come close to this "

I use a Blackberry Curve.

I'm going to look up a Keyone.

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By *corpio67Man
over a year ago

hillingdon

Any one tried or looked at the latest Nokia's

Now they are back in the game?

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By *londieddWoman
over a year ago

fife

Samsung girl, never had an I phone, never fancied one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The pixel 2 is very good. The camera is amazing and using Android as intended without the bloatware of Samsung S8 in particular, but also Sony Z5 is great. It's not as freedom inducing as moving from Apple to Android but almost. D downside when I got mine is cost, but I think now it is less extravagant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Samsung s9 will probably be out around March/April time. May want to hold off for a bit longer and get a new phone rather than a phone that will be outdated in a couple of months "

I'd rather have something a little older and tested and loads cheaper. Horses for courses.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nokia 3310.

All the phone you'd ever need.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer?

On three. New contract. I was surprised, i had to leave 3 a few years back because i couldn't get a connection at home. But now they seem great!

Not available at this price anymore.. of course lol

35 on buymobiles ."

Cash back offer?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Samsung s9 will probably be out around March/April time. May want to hold off for a bit longer and get a new phone rather than a phone that will be outdated in a couple of months "

This is true....but by then there will be more in the pipeline!

I remember a few years back. Guy I worked with asked head of IT when would be best time to get a new laptop. Answer was now. Only other answer was never....because things change and move on so often!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The Samsung s9 will probably be out around March/April time. May want to hold off for a bit longer and get a new phone rather than a phone that will be outdated in a couple of months

A very good point. Wise man! "

Or wait and pick up a dirt cheap S8...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got the s7 and was not impressed as nothing was new but only updated so i sent it back, i have the samsung alpha and have kept it till samsung bring something decent out with new stuff on it.

Personally i wouldn't get an iphone as you have to get everything through apple

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But i do prefer samsung

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By *ogisticalBigManMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

OnePlus 5T - great phone, Dual SIM and about half the price of any of the other big brand handsets on the market.

Plus their version of android allows you to delete bloatware (all that Google pish you can't get rid of on other handsets)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Android better battery life

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By *umourCouple
over a year ago

Rushden

Take a look at the Honor Pro 10!

Best battery life of any phone and twice that of an i-phone! Probably the best camera and camera software of any phone. Good styling and a major player in other countries. My lady has the Honor 9 and that is fantastic. Pro 10 is my next phone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got the s7 and was not impressed as nothing was new but only updated so i sent it back, i have the samsung alpha and have kept it till samsung bring something decent out with new stuff on it.

Personally i wouldn't get an iphone as you have to get everything through apple"

I just switched from an iphone to the s7 (my first ever samsung) cant fault it at all, granted its minutely dated but I only wanted something cheap so if i break it (which I will) then I can afford to bin it and get something else

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

" Just bought an s8 30gb, unlimited calls and texts 34.99 per month. Very happy. I dont get 4g at home but I'm still downloading at 20mb/s.

Deals!! What network? Was it an upgrade offer?

On three. New contract. I was surprised, i had to leave 3 a few years back because i couldn't get a connection at home. But now they seem great!

Not available at this price anymore.. of course lol

35 on buymobiles .

Cash back offer? "

No. Free handset.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had iPhones since 3gs came out. Absolutely loved it, but few months ago I decided to change to Samsung. Got the s8 and I'm not gonna lie I regret it. It has good things about it like battery life but I miss having iPhone.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I had iPhones since 3gs came out. Absolutely loved it, but few months ago I decided to change to Samsung. Got the s8 and I'm not gonna lie I regret it. It has good things about it like battery life but I miss having iPhone.

Interesting! What is it that makes you regret moving to S8 from iPhone?

I’m worried that I’ll have to move all contacts and iCloud onto android.

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By *VBethTV/TS
over a year ago

Chester

Unless you're a professional photographer or need advanced computing power, what's wrong with your current phone?

I'm still using a 3 year old Samsung galaxy ace4. Has 4G, runs every app I try. Costs around 40 quid and £10 a month on giffgaff. Less if you use home Wi-Fi.

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By *he-Dirty-DuoMan
over a year ago

Boston

Go Pixel, I have pixel XL ,I've had iPhone and Samsung's before but will be sticking with the pixel.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I'm compatible with these media type phones. I want to be able to attach an invoice to an email with ease, not take a pic of myself with bunny ears and huge eyes.

The bunny ears and huge eyes are a burden on society I agree. But unfortunately they come from an app and not the phone itself

They came with the camera on my phone. I didn't install it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Unless you're a professional photographer or need advanced computing power, what's wrong with your current phone?

I'm still using a 3 year old Samsung galaxy ace4. Has 4G, runs every app I try. Costs around 40 quid and £10 a month on giffgaff. Less if you use home Wi-Fi. "

Current phone is fine but extremely slow. Makes watching porn and browsing fab extremely annoying

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By *enninemarkMan
over a year ago

huddersfield/manchester

Always been an Android user, mostly Samsung's. Had a Pixel (1) XL for about a year and absolutely love it. Fast, intuitive, great camera good battery life.Only fault is that it's a bit slippery in your hand and benefits from thin rubberised case.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Unless you're a professional photographer or need advanced computing power, what's wrong with your current phone?

I'm still using a 3 year old Samsung galaxy ace4. Has 4G, runs every app I try. Costs around 40 quid and £10 a month on giffgaff. Less if you use home Wi-Fi. "

Current phone is fine but extremely slow. Makes watching porn and browsing fab extremely annoying

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Interesting! What is it that makes you regret moving to S8 from iPhone?

I’m worried that I’ll have to move all contacts and iCloud onto android. "

Just simple things like emails aren't proper my working together like on iPhone, whenbim type the phone just assumes I'm typing a word that doesn't even exist.

It can be pretty slow opening apps and things like that.

Oh and when I first got it I had real trouble moving my pictures from ICloud to Samsung

Still haven't moved any so left them all on iCloud on my computer (I had like 6k pictures and 500 videos) even the guys in o2 couldn't help me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What has surprised me are the ads that come up on my lock screen.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"What has surprised me are the ads that come up on my lock screen. "

Ads?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OnePlus 5T - great phone, Dual SIM and about half the price of any of the other big brand handsets on the market.

Plus their version of android allows you to delete bloatware (all that Google pish you can't get rid of on other handsets)"

It isn't Google pish that bloats it. On Google phones there is very little you can't delete and even less that is not useful. It's manufacturer pish. Samsung and Sony - two apps for everything...

My colleague has a one plus and they are a decent ripo...erm, alternative :D plus people have managed to get the pixel camera software on other Androids now so that's a plus if you are tech minded and care about the camera.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What has surprised me are the ads that come up on my lock screen.

Ads?

Sony do it through the Z series, too. Software (games mostly) that they are pushing are the only notification I was unable to stop.

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