Android phone <£400

GMac11 · 12 Jun 2022 at 14:13

I am looking to pick up a phone for the Mrs for ~£400. She currently has the S10e.
I know these sorts of threads pop up quite regularly but since I moved to iPhone I’ve been out of the Android game for a while.
I know with these things it helps to be clear and concise:

Not looking for a massive screen, I reckon around 6.4ish is the maximum
A decent camera - doesn’t need to be world beating but want something that will do for decent photos of our little one
Wireless charging would be a bonus but by no means a deal breaker
Needs to last 3-4 years so good s/w support would be a must
Basically so long as she can scour Instagram and play Candy Crush (don’t ask!) she’ll be happy

Since the only non-Samsung device she’s had was the Pixel 2 I would be inclined to go Samsung to avoid being a pseudo tech support agent for the next month but I’m happy to take alternative suggestions. I am currently looking at the A52s (originally looked at A53 but general consensus seems to be the A52s is the better phone?). Quite frankly the Pixel 6a would probably have been perfect but unfortunately don’t have the luxury of waiting until August while the Pixel 5 seems to be difficult to come by (new).

IvanDobskey · 12 Jun 2022 at 14:34

Pixel 6a is due soon. Should be £399.

Planning on getting my Mrs one.

GMac11 · 12 Jun 2022 at 15:20

IvanDobskey said:
Pixel 6a is due soon. Should be £399.

Planning on getting my Mrs one.

Thanks. Although from what I’ve read it’s not due for release until very end of July would be looking at early August to get one in the hands and unfortunately that’s just too far away, annoyingly bad timing.

IvanDobskey · 12 Jun 2022 at 15:27

GMac11 said:
Thanks. Although from what I’ve read it’s not due for release until very end of July would be looking at early August to get one in the hands and unfortunately that’s just too far away, annoyingly bad timing.

Yes, unfortunately it's going to be end of July I think.

throwaway4372 · 12 Jun 2022 at 15:33

I'm basically in agreement with what's already been said, but get her to look at one in a shop, because there's quite a size difference, and if it doesn't fit conveniently in a handbag the world might end.

kona786 · 13 Jun 2022 at 21:54

GMac11 said:
I am looking to pick up a phone for the Mrs for ~£400. She currently has the S10e.
I know these sorts of threads pop up quite regularly but since I moved to iPhone I’ve been out of the Android game for a while.
I know with these things it helps to be clear and concise:

Not looking for a massive screen, I reckon around 6.4ish is the maximum

A decent camera - doesn’t need to be world beating but want something that will do for decent photos of our little one

Wireless charging would be a bonus but by no means a deal breaker

Needs to last 3-4 years so good s/w support would be a must

Basically so long as she can scour Instagram and play Candy Crush (don’t ask!) she’ll be happy

Since the only non-Samsung device she’s had was the Pixel 2 I would be inclined to go Samsung to avoid being a pseudo tech support agent for the next month but I’m happy to take alternative suggestions. I am currently looking at the A52s (originally looked at A53 but general consensus seems to be the A52s is the better phone?). Quite frankly the Pixel 6a would probably have been perfect but unfortunately don’t have the luxury of waiting until August while the Pixel 5 seems to be difficult to come by (new).

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moon man · 17 Jun 2022 at 08:07

I got a new old stock retail boxed oppo find x2pro for £300 (from a laptop online shop) ,the specs are still excellent ,camera was top of my list and its superb even coming from mate 20 pro (oppo much better),this has a telephoto and ois ,also very lush very bright screen ,tbh i could just go on about it for ages.
my mate 20 pro seemed to scratch easily but i removed the protector on this and its totally pristine ,i just used the supplied clear cover for the back
only negative 6.7 inch (if you want 6.4inch but doesn't feel big)
no wireless charging but tbh i use all day and night then let it supercharge while i have breakfast and its good to go again

GMac11 · 17 Jun 2022 at 11:24

Ended up going with the A52s in the end. Got one new from an eBay store for £250 (with voucher). Seems a great phone for the price and the Mrs is well chuffed so that should buy me at least 1 weekend of peace…

Shock_Slayer · 22 Jun 2022 at 11:06

Nothing Phone (1) could be less than £400 too!

kona786 · 22 Jun 2022 at 13:33

Shock_Slayer said:
Nothing Phone (1) could be less than £400 too!

I very much doubt it.

Shock_Slayer · 4 Jul 2022 at 11:17

kona786 said:
I very much doubt it.

There is a possibility that this phone could be less than £400 because it is a newly launching phone and Carl Pei did the same with the OnePlus phone when it was launched for the 1st time.

kona786 · 4 Jul 2022 at 11:37

Shock_Slayer said:
There is a possibility that this phone could be less than £400 because it is a newly launching phone and Carl Pei did the same with the OnePlus phone when it was launched for the 1st time.

Prices have already leaked, so.... No not under 400 quid.

Shock_Slayer · 4 Jul 2022 at 12:32

Anyway, I'm in India so I might get it at a lower price!