Upgrade suggestions from s8

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 13:28

Had my s8 since launch and it's been a great phone. Only nit pick being the slow software updates and bloatware really.

After something with a bigger screen really, maybe around 6.5 inch or so, but don't want to spend more than £700.

Was thinking maybe oneplus 7 pro? Although lack of wireless charging is a shame.

Psycho Sonny · 17 May 2019 at 13:57

S10 there is a brand new one in the members market for sale the plus version iirc

UnworthyBean · 17 May 2019 at 14:04

Pixel 3 XL? Can be had well under budget and solves both updates and bloatware problems.

Only problem is the massive notch.

Junglist · 17 May 2019 at 15:16

I'd say the One+ 7 pro. Looks like a really nice phone and though it misses wireless charging it has crazy fast charging available which I think is a fair trade off. Really hope Apple copies the screen in their next phone

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 17:03

Psycho Sonny said:
S10 there is a brand new one in the members market for sale the plus version iirc

I saw that, bit over budget though unfortunately

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 17:04

UnworthyBean said:
Pixel 3 XL? Can be had well under budget and solves both updates and bloatware problems.

Only problem is the massive notch.

I'm sure the pixel is a cracking phone.

Shame it looks so clunky and ugly

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 17:05

JunglistE said:
I'd say the One+ 7 pro. Looks like a really nice phone and though it misses wireless charging it has crazy fast charging available which I think is a fair trade off. Really hope Apple copies the screen in their next phone

I am leaning towards the 7 pro at the moment.

Only downer is the lack of wireless charging. Oh and that pop up camera, but I'd forget that was even there.

Psycho Sonny · 17 May 2019 at 17:09

IvanDobskey said:
I saw that, bit over budget though unfortunately

just offer him £700 his nearest offer was $650

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 17:52

Psycho Sonny said:
just offer him £700 his nearest offer was $650

That's 100 below his final price drop, doubt he'd take that.

Also, it's used, prefer new.

neoboy · 17 May 2019 at 17:58

You can get brand new S10 for under Oneplus 7 Pro value from rainforest Italian site. Well under £600 from grey resellers too, have a look at HotUkDeals website.

FiveOverEight · 17 May 2019 at 18:04

UnworthyBean said:
Pixel 3 XL? Can be had well under budget and solves both updates and bloatware problems.

Only problem is the massive notch.

Notch can be turned off, I have it on though and doesn't bother me in the slightest.

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 18:16

neoboy said:
You can get brand new S10 for under Oneplus 7 Pro value from rainforest Italian site. Well under £600 from grey resellers too, have a look at HotUkDeals website.

Not the plus though

I'm after a big screen this time.

Psycho Sonny · 17 May 2019 at 18:21

IvanDobskey said:
That's 100 below his final price drop, doubt he'd take that.

Also, it's used, prefer new.

what you are after doesn't exist not for new anyway. the S8 is till a very high end phone. iirc the S9 only had 1 difference to it. so to upgrade from it brand new is the s10 plus which is £1000 new.

just make the offer it's 6 weeks old and he must be desperate to get something for it. it's been on there for a while now.

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 18:24

Psycho Sonny said:
what you are after doesn't exist not for new anyway. the S8 is till a very high end phone. iirc the S9 only had 1 difference to it. so to upgrade from it brand new is the s10 plus which is £1000 new.

just make the offer it's 6 weeks old and he must be desperate to get something for it. it's been on there for a while now.

Maybe I'll drop him an offer.

The s10 plus superior to the 7 pro you think?

neoboy · 17 May 2019 at 18:37

IvanDobskey said:
Not the plus though

I'm after a big screen this time.

Ah well to get Plus version near OP7 Pro money, you either need to go grey importers (£578 for S10+ Exynos version) or go second hand. The red high street that rhymes with sex has A condition ones from £640.

Biggest things S10+ has over OP7 Pro is wireless charging (including reverse charge), headphone jack and expandable storage. Arguably better selfie camera too as it has a depth sensor and you can judge the rear camera comparison yourself with a few Youtube videos. OP has that real infinity display with no cutouts and the smooth 90Hz (panel made by Samsung btw) and appears to be faster than Samsung in benchmarks, although day to day real usage might not be that different.

IvanDobskey · 17 May 2019 at 19:41

Camera isn't a biggie for me really, as long as it's decent.

I don't quite get the clamour for the best smart phone camera to be honest. If taking pictures is that important, you'll have a proper camera.

Pawnless Endgame · 18 May 2019 at 22:14

What about the Samsung A70? The A-range is the new middle to high end range from Samsung. The A70 has 6.7" screen, so a bit bigger than the Pro 7 and costs £370 from the Three shop. Plus it keeps the big battery, SD slot, 3mm headphone jack and USB C.

JAYZ303 · 19 May 2019 at 02:27

I have S7 Edge and I think I would only upgrade to S10. I don't really know or care that much for phones though to be honest.

IvanDobskey · 19 May 2019 at 05:54

Pawnless Endgame said:
What about the Samsung A70? The A-range is the new middle to high end range from Samsung. The A70 has 6.7" screen, so a bit bigger than the Pro 7 and costs £370 from the Three shop. Plus it keeps the big battery, SD slot, 3mm headphone jack and USB C.

A70 looks ok to be honest, but it's plastic in construction and the specs aren't fantastic.

I tend to keep my phones at least 2 years, so want a good spec.

Still leaning towards the OP 7 pro at the moment. Just trying to decide if i can do without wireless charging.

edscdk · 19 May 2019 at 06:18

IvanDobskey said:
A70 looks ok to be honest, but it's plastic in construction and the specs aren't fantastic.

I tend to keep my phones at least 2 years, so want a good spec.

Still leaning towards the OP 7 pro at the moment. Just trying to decide if i can do without wireless charging.

I went from a s8 plus to a70 much better phone as far as I am concerned.. If it's plastic I cannot really tell but I always keep my phones in a case anyway I want them to survive a drop.. Battery life is amazing