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[chellie]

Currently have a Motorola G13 and having issues again with it suddenly restarting so am thinking it's time to replace. I don't want to spend loads of money but would like a better camera. Can anyone recommend one. Thanks

 

[Pants]

Have you looked at the Google Pixel 7A. Around £350 or less, sim free and has good reviews particularly about the camera and photo tools.

 

[GB72]

I would even go Pixel 7, great camera and was the flagship model at the time. I only replaced mine to get a Pixel 8 as there were great deals on

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Google pixel

Just got the 9 myself but they had deals on the 8a apparently

They just work well

 

[chellie]

Thanks, off for a look.

 

[spongebob59]

Have you looked at the Google Pixel 7A. Around £350 or less, sim free and has good reviews particularly about the camera and photo tools.

Great phone

 

[spongebob59]

Thanks, off for a look.

£199 on giffgaff

 

[chellie]

£199 on giffgaff

Ooh, cheers.

 

[Pants]

£199 on giffgaff

But it seems like they tie you into a plan min £10 / month. Good SIM only deals are available for half that. Still not a bad deal though.

 

[KenL]

The Samsung A series phones are usually decent value.

 

[spongebob59]

Ooh, cheers.

£249 SIM free at laptop direct.

 

[chellie]

Support finished in 3 years for the Pixel 7a. I have kept phones for longer than 3 years so should I go for the 8 series.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Support finished in 3 years for the Pixel 7a. I have kept phones for longer than 3 years so should I go for the 8 series.

I got an 8 back in September or so, replacing a Samsung. Very happy with it, simple to use. I don't use the clever bits but for all the regular stuff and ease of use, it's excellent

 

[spongebob59]

Support finished in 3 years for the Pixel 7a. I have kept phones for longer than 3 years so should I go for the 8 series.

Mines recently upgraded to android 15, not sure how many upgrades we'll get in the next 3 years and what benefits are.

But if you can afford to go up to 8 then go for it

 

[Deleted member 21784]

Support finished in 3 years for the Pixel 7a. I have kept phones for longer than 3 years so should I go for the 8 series.

I go for rule of thumb go for the most up to date model you can justify affording

I managed to pick up a 9 256gb for £500 on eBay which will have support for ages

 

[jim8flog]

I changed my phone last year due to accidental damage, I was budget limited to £250 and to buying in Currys.

I compared
Samsung
Oppo (my previous phone which was very good)
Motorola

I found very good reviews for all models I was looking at on YouTube

In the end I went for Motorola 5G 73 mainly based upon the fact that at the time it was on special offer and was £100 cheaper than the Samsung (my 2nd choice).

Just to add in edit I still have my original Motorola and it is still going strong (apart from the fact that it will not upgrade Android any more) which influenced my decision.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Bought my wife a Xiaomi Poco X6 Pro last year. Its 5G, 12G RAM, 512G memory and 5000mh battery. It is excellent, just Chinese. I nearly got one myself to replace my Note 9, but went for an S24 Ultra.
If budget with features was the issue, the Poco is a damned good bet.

 

[chellie]

Thanks all

 

[chellie]

Have ordered the 8a and collect it on Tuesday.

Thanks all