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ShiftZZ

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My current Samsung is 'fragile' thinking of replacing it..

I'm thinking of another Samsung. Dual sim, big memory. Poss 5g to future proof.

Any suggestions, I'm confused between the S and A series.
Not looking at the bottom end, no looking for Apple or some obscure Chinese model..
 
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ShiftZZ said:
Not looking at the bottom end, no looking for Apple or some obscure Chinese model..
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Redmi is no longer an obscure Chinese model.
My friends and family have been using Redmi for over five years now - we have never had a problem with any of them.
I have two Redmi note 7's - one for me and the wife identically loaded just in case we lost one abroad.
My hi tech son has bought five various models over the years for his business / wife / son.
He has just bought the ultimate Redmi 10 Pro.
Just check out the spec

www.mi.com

Redmi Note 10 Pro - Xiaomi UK

Redmi Note 10 Pro provides you maximum performance with 108MP wide-angle camera and flagship level imaging system, Super clear, Super exciting, 120Hz 6.67 AMOLED Dot display,Premium speed & sound.
www.mi.com www.mi.com
 
Same as jezport. Good phone

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I have just replaced my phone, I chose a Samsung A13 duel SIM it has NFC so works with Google Pay, it does Android Auto it has 64gb but it's not 5g only cost £127
 
If you bite the bullet and buy one of the latest or preferably the model just before the latest S series you would not go far wrong. My S10+ which is a phone that came out in March 2019 has been supported with an Android 12 update and is still receiving security updates. Samsung are pretty good at supporting their top model phones.

For a bargain phone that ticks a lot of boxes look at the latest Motorola offerings.
 
Ninjabob said:
If you bite the bullet and buy one of the latest or preferably the model just before the latest S series you would not go far wrong. My S10+ which is a phone that came out in March 2019 has been supported with an Android 12 update and is still receiving security updates. Samsung are pretty good at supporting their top model phones.

For a bargain phone that ticks a lot of boxes look at the latest Motorola offerings.
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I am on my forth Motorola, not because they failed but just to upgrade, my grandson still uses my second one , I still have my third one as backup , can't remember where the first one is, in a draw somewhere.
But no complaints with any of them, all under £200.
 
ShiftZZ said:
My current Samsung is 'fragile' thinking of replacing it..

I'm thinking of another Samsung. Dual sim, big memory. Poss 5g to future proof.

Any suggestions, I'm confused between the S and A series.
Not looking at the bottom end, no looking for Apple or some obscure Chinese model..
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I still have and use daily my Note 9 which is a cracking phone which holds it's own well with our other phone, an iPhone 13 pro.

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We've had Redmi phones for a few years now versions 7, 8 and 9 (current), hubby has the NTS version (not that he uses it!). Cost just over £100 and do everything that we want. Certainly worth a close look Dave and a fair bit cheaper than Samsung for the same performance etc.

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Aren't Xiaomi affected by the Android ban the same as Huawei are?
I suspect that they are, and that perhaps they don't provide full Google android services or have a custom release of android?
 
My son uses One Plus phones and swears by them
 
Gromett said:
Aren't Xiaomi affected by the Android ban the same as Huawei are?
I suspect that they are, and that perhaps they don't provide full Google android services or have a custom release of android?
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What Android ban is that?
 
Thoroughy back up the Xaomi comments. I went with the Xaomi 10T Lite after my son recommended it. Bought mine a year ago and been brilliant, excellent battery life, very fast charge and 5G, £209 after a £40 promotion.

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Gromett said:
Aren't Xiaomi affected by the Android ban the same as Huawei are?
I suspect that they are, and that perhaps they don't provide full Google android services or have a custom release of android?
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We have never noticed any problems with Android or Google updates.
They regularly update to the latest software.
 
Stealaway said:
Redmi is no longer an obscure Chinese model.
My friends and family have been using Redmi for over five years now - we have never had a problem with any of them.
I have two Redmi note 7's - one for me and the wife identically loaded just in case we lost one abroad.
My hi tech son has bought five various models over the years for his business / wife / son.
He has just bought the ultimate Redmi 10 Pro.
Just check out the spec

www.mi.com

Redmi Note 10 Pro - Xiaomi UK

Redmi Note 10 Pro provides you maximum performance with 108MP wide-angle camera and flagship level imaging system, Super clear, Super exciting, 120Hz 6.67 AMOLED Dot display,Premium speed & sound.
www.mi.com www.mi.com
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Lot's of good stuff made by Xiaomi. At the cheaper end my wife has the A3 and I have the Poco X3.
 
DuxDeluxe said:
What Android ban is that?
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Stealaway said:
We have never noticed any problems with Android or Google updates.
They regularly update to the latest software.
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Lots of Chinese companies banned from buying US technology including chips and software. Xiaomi was on the list. The ban was inaccurately called the Huawei ban.

www.androidauthority.com

The HUAWEI ban explained: A complete timeline and everything you need to know

Why is HUAWEI banned, and what does it mean for HUAWEI phones now and in the future? Here's everything you need to know!
www.androidauthority.com www.androidauthority.com
 

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