new Mobile needed

smogsy · 2 Aug 2015 at 15:51

now I don't follow phones at all, but my nexus 4 is on its last legs now (battery wise)

requirements
£350 max for sim only
decent Battery life
Android
a manufacturer who updates very fast after android release

I use a lot of google services, like google music/inbox etc so I don't need storage space really.

kona786 · 2 Aug 2015 at 17:29

Nexus 6 or the new Moto X Play but that's a month away.

stuie · 2 Aug 2015 at 17:45

I just swapped my n4 out that was suffering with a failed touch screen. I replaced it with a one plus one got the phone a cover screen protector and the one plus battery pack for 263 incl delivery.

Really happy so far but only got delivered friday. Can't comment on updates but I booted rooted and stuck the latest cm nightly on in around 20 min

Jackboo89 · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:05

might be a curve ball but opo 2 beating specs for half the money Lenovo VIBE X2 http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vibe_x2-6643.php £140 for that spec bargain

kona786 · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:10

Jackboo89 said:
might be a curve ball but opo 2 beating specs for half the money Lenovo VIBE X2 http://www.gsmarena.com/lenovo_vibe_x2-6643.php £140 for that spec bargain

Do you know how to read specs?

And he asked for quick updates, not non existent ones.

Jackboo89 · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:28

kona786 said:
Do you know how to read specs?

And he asked for quick updates, not non existent ones.

enlighten me !!!

Orcvader · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:34

Jackboo89 said:
enlighten me !!!

Lenovo hardly updates their phones to the latest version of Android.

OP2 sounds like a good bet but it's going to be hard getting one with the invite system.

If you can wait for a few more months the new Nexus 5 should be out and hopefully be around a good price (current rumours point to the higher end 5.7" Nexus to be the premium version while the 5.2" to be more money oriented).

Alternatively, there's the Moto X Play which should be within budget. It has a massive battery and should have a brilliant on screen time.

Jackboo89 · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:36

kona786 said:
Do you know how to read specs?

And he asked for quick updates, not non existent ones.

ok you got me so why not save even more money and get better spec and android 5.1

Elephone p8000 £140

http://www.elephone.hk/P8000.html

Orcvader · 2 Aug 2015 at 21:37

Jackboo89 said:
ok you got me so why not save even more money and get better spec and android 5.1

Elephone p8000 £140

http://www.elephone.hk/P6000_event/event.html

What are the chances of Elephone updating this phone to Android M when it's out and beyond?

kona786 · 2 Aug 2015 at 22:30

Jackboo89 said:
enlighten me !!!

How the hell has that ***** Lenovo got Op2 beating specs?

Cleisthenes · 2 Aug 2015 at 22:33

I feel this thread has gotten a little off track.

Would you consider a second hand phone? You can get last years flagships for considerably less than your budget

loltim · 2 Aug 2015 at 23:02

Jackboo89 said:
enlighten me !!!

It has a crippled Mediatek chipset.

koooowweeee · 3 Aug 2015 at 07:09

Jackboo89 said:
enlighten me !!!

Funny how they jump down your neck but then fail to answer your question.

OP how about a nice a cheap moto G 3rd gen £140

Just got my wife one and I now want one haha. She loves it and it's very smooth. Also you will always get updates

smogsy · 3 Aug 2015 at 07:28

Rather go new tbh

So people saying op2,

What about a nexus 5? Is upgrade worth it,?

stuie · 3 Aug 2015 at 08:03

smogsy said:
Rather go new tbh

So people saying op2,

What about a nexus 5? Is upgrade worth it,?

Depends do you use or plan on using nfc? also that 810 chip has been know to be a bit warm, both valid reasons to get the cheaper one plus one and wait till a phone comes out fully specced that doesnt melt your hand like acid

konicky · 3 Aug 2015 at 08:07

At that price point I think I'd wait for the Moto X Play.

Near stock android with quick updates and presumably mega battery life. Should have a good camera too.

koooowweeee · 3 Aug 2015 at 08:20

zenfone 2 ?

Mobius 1 · 3 Aug 2015 at 08:56

Orcvader said:
What are the chances of Elephone updating this phone to Android M when it's out and beyond?

seeing as they pump out new phones every few weeks. probably zero chance. unless its a community update. elephone are horrendous, because of how many models they release.

biron_w · 3 Aug 2015 at 09:06

Moto X play is out next month.
You can get an LG G4 for around £330 from Ebay.
Or a new gen Motorola Moto G for £200.

koooowweeee · 3 Aug 2015 at 09:18

biron_w said:
Moto X play is out next month.
You can get an LG G4 for around £330 from Ebay.
Or a new gen Motorola Moto G for £200.

The moto g 3rd gen are £140 @3 store right now