Anything like the Moto G7 Power but smaller?

Vexr · 25 May 2019 at 17:52

The Moto G7 Power seems to tick all my boxes:

Not a Windows phone
Sub £200
Massive battery life
USB-C with dash charge
Finger print scanner
3.5 mm audio jack

The problem is I'm not at all keen on a 6.2" screen. My current phone is 4.8", and I don't think I'd want go much above 5.2", maybe 5.5" max.

I feel like I've been waiting donkeys years to upgrade my current Nokia Lumia 735 (a Windows phone that likes to crash frequently doing basic web browsing). I did seriously consider the OnePlus X a while back, but was put off by the lack of fingerprint scanner. I was certainly disappointed when OnePlus decided not to make a successor to that phone.

Anyone know of any alternatives to the Moto G7 Power that matches my desired screen size? Or has the time come to give up on smaller phones as they all require too many compromises?

StevieP · 25 May 2019 at 18:43

If it ticks all of your other boxes all I'd say is that it's incredible how quickly you get used to a bigger screen!

lltfdaniel · 25 May 2019 at 21:03

Despite it being 6.2 inches big, it fits in my pocket just fine and I prefer the bigger size because I watch movies on the phone.

I'll have a look for anything that is remotely like the g7 power.

Dan.

lltfdaniel · 25 May 2019 at 21:14

Well i had a look and it just reminded me that the lenovo p2 would be a worthy alternative over the g7 power and it is 5.5 inchs big but it won't be easy to find one to buy.

Yeah a worthy alternative solely due to it's battery life and only battery life.

If you can't find a lenovo p2 to buy lucky for you i actually own a p2 and can give you that so i will have to find the phone and if it is intact i will let you know.

If i can even find my p2 anyways it was a grey import but works fine in the uk... i will need to find the charger for it as well as checking if it has it's sim card bit where the plastic holds the sim card so i need to check if it has that plastic holder.

According to the above graph the p2 beats the g7 power.

But the p2 is no longer in production which is a bummer.

I will have another look for more phones to consider.

Dan.

edit

Well just use the above graph and take your pick of the smartphones listed there.

Vexr · 26 May 2019 at 00:09

lltfdaniel said:
Well i had a look and it just reminded me that the lenovo p2 would be a worthy alternative over the g7 power and it is 5.5 inchs big but it won't be easy to find one to buy.

Yeah a worthy alternative solely due to it's battery life and only battery life.

If you can't find a lenovo p2 to buy lucky for you i actually own a p2 and can give you that so i will have to find the phone and if it is intact i will let you know.

If i can even find my p2 anyways it was a grey import but works fine in the uk... i will need to find the charger for it as well as checking if it has it's sim card bit where the plastic holds the sim card so i need to check if it has that plastic holder.

According to the above graph the p2 beats the g7 power.

But the p2 is no longer in production which is a bummer.

I will have another look for more phones to consider.

Dan.

edit

Well just use the above graph and take your pick of the smartphones listed there.

I'll assume you didn't mean 'give' as in literally regarding a Lenovo P2. Looks like a very nice phone and would be a phenomenal upgrade over my Nokia 735, though seems it doesn't do USB-C and fast charging despite its enormous battery capacity.

I'll have a look over the chart provided for phones that tick my boxes. Unusually I don't give a toss about screen resolution, but then I'm used to 720p on a 4.8" screen, and 720p on a larger screen than I know will be a downgrade, even though I've not yet seen it to object about it.

wesley · 26 May 2019 at 13:59

P2 do fast charging.

wish i havent sold my P2. Gutted

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 14:41

Well i found my unused lenovo p2, on the 3rd bottom picture which is above this sentence it does not have it's sim tray so to speak, nor do i know where the charger is.

Yeah i did actually mean to give you a free phone, if you want this phone let me know then if you want it i am going to have to find a box or whatever for me to post it.

Edit,

So yes to make this clear i am willing to give you this phone for nothing so all in all will be completely be free, if you can find a sim tray to buy online that will fit this phone then that be great, not sure about the charger but with the correct usb cable it will charge anyways and does not matter what charger your using, i mean you can use the pc to charge the phone but will be slower to charge.

edit,

I brought this phone june 29th 2017 @ £234 from csmobiles and is a grey import.

Dan.

OspreyO · 26 May 2019 at 15:03

Vexr said:
.T...problem is I'm not at all keen on a 6.2" screen. My current phone is 4.8", and I don't think I'd want go much above 5.2", maybe 5.5" max....

My last phone was 5.2 and felt the same. But I went for the G7 Power and have to say I don't notice the size. I think it didn't feel as big as the size suggests. It's reasonably slim despite the battery and the bevels are also slim.

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 15:06

As for size, well hardly noticeable i must admit for me here.

I have been using phones that are 5.5 or smaller (nokia 8) and this is 6.2.

It is only just a little bit bigger that is all, no outrage and fits in my pocket fine.

For under £200 you would be hard pressed to find a phone like this (moto g7 power) with one of the longest or longest battery life mobile phone that is in production.

Dan.

Vexr · 26 May 2019 at 15:13

lltfdaniel said:
Well i found my unused lenovo p2, on the 3rd bottom picture which is above this sentence it does not have it's sim tray so to speak, nor do i know where the charger is.

Yeah i did actually mean to give you a free phone, if you want this phone let me know then if you want it i am going to have to find a box or whatever for me to post it.

Edit,

So yes to make this clear i am willing to give you this phone for nothing so all in all will be completely be free, if you can find a sim tray to buy online that will fit this phone then that be great, not sure about the charger but with the correct usb cable it will charge anyways and does not matter what charger your using, i mean you can use the pc to charge the phone but will be slower to charge.

edit,

I brought this phone june 29th 2017 @ £234 from csmobiles and is a grey import.

Dan.

That's very generous. I must admit the P2 sounds like it ticks all my boxes - being a novice I didn't know fast charge without USB-C/Thunderbolt was possible, and either way it has such a large battery compared with my current Windows phone it may not be as critical a feature as I thought.

I'm sure I'll find a way to sort the sim tray out, so if you're willing then I'd be very grateful for the phone. I'll try to PM you my address (or however it works on this forum).

PS. I take it it's unlocked? (My sim is with Talkmobile)

Thank you, and I'll try to PM you now.

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 15:17

Yes it is unlocked.

Hold on looking for a box hah.

edit got a box,

I will post this phone tomorrow so yea you can give me an email or private message me here on overclockers uk.

Dan.

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 15:21

To Vexr got your address via email.

Will post it tomorrow,

Dan.

Vexr · 26 May 2019 at 15:30

lltfdaniel said:
To Vexr got your address via email.

Will post it tomorrow,

Dan.

You're a credit to this forum and the internet in general. If I get the chance to return the favour I will do so.

Thank you very much.

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 15:45

No problem mate, your welcome.

Anyways i am going to have to do a factory reset because my username and password details are on the phone.

I will post the phone (tomorrow) and a very short usb cable that i am using at the moment to charge the phone via the computer in picture below.

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 16:22

Right done a factory reset and the phone is good to go,

I will do another factory reset so when Vexr gets the phone he can go on from there.

I will leave the phone on charge for a couple of hours so when Vexr gets the phone it won't be a flat battery also to make this clear i will connect the usb cable to the charge port on the phone when i post it.

Vexr · 26 May 2019 at 17:25

lltfdaniel said:
No problem mate, your welcome.

Anyways i am going to have to do a factory reset because my username and password details are on the phone.

I will post the phone (tomorrow) and a very short usb cable that i am using at the moment to charge the phone via the computer in picture below.

Awesome, I look forward to receiving it. An FYI: I don't know about your local post offices, but the ones near me are closed on bank holiday Monday, so wouldn't be able to post tomorrow.

I'm happy to be patient for it to arrive, no urgent rush.

TYVM again.

lltfdaniel · 26 May 2019 at 18:38

Okay I have posted it today, should be with you around 1pm tomorrow or Tuesday.

Enjoy.

Dan.

Vexr · 26 May 2019 at 18:53

lltfdaniel said:
Okay I have posted it today, should be with you around 1pm tomorrow or Tuesday.

Enjoy.

Dan.

Outstanding. Many thanks. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

lltfdaniel · 27 May 2019 at 12:45

Vexr said:
Awesome, I look forward to receiving it. An FYI: I don't know about your local post offices, but the ones near me are closed on bank holiday Monday, so wouldn't be able to post tomorrow.

I'm happy to be patient for it to arrive, no urgent rush.

TYVM again.

Again thanks for the heads up regarding today which is a bank holiday which is why I posted yesterday.

lltfdaniel · 28 May 2019 at 17:21

Let me know if the phone was delivered to you by post.