Recommend me a new phone pls

Offgrid22 · 12 Feb 2023 at 16:12

Hi

My beloved Honor 9 is smashed to bits and I need something to replace it.

Only thing I have disliked about the Honor is poor camera in low light. If it wasn't for that, I'd probably just buy another.

Any suggestions about what to look at that will replace it and resolve that single minor Issue?

Thanks

Offgrid22 · 12 Feb 2023 at 17:21

I'll just add that I am travelling and my phone is essential so any pointers to an alternative to go buy tomorrow would be much appreciated.

Thx

david25 · 12 Feb 2023 at 17:56

Not much choice if you are looking for phones with ~6 inch displays

Orcvader · 12 Feb 2023 at 21:28

What sort of budget? Pixel 6a does decently in low light situations.

bm_999 · 12 Feb 2023 at 22:26

Need budget at least mate, soo many options out there really

Offgrid22 · 13 Feb 2023 at 00:18

david25 said:
Not much choice if you are looking for phones with ~6 inch displays

I can't physically hold anything in one hand much bigger than that once you have put a phone case around it!

Offgrid22 · 13 Feb 2023 at 00:18

bm_999 said:
Need budget at least mate, soo many options out there really

300-400€ I guess.

Offgrid22 · 13 Feb 2023 at 00:24

Offgrid22 said:
300-400€ I guess.

Or, my other option is get some cheap but reasonable phone to tide me over for now, (must take a decent photo), and then my question would be where do you go for an upgrade from an Honor 9 that isn't the size of a small tank?!

Orcvader · 13 Feb 2023 at 09:10

I'll stand by my Pixel 6a recommendation for that budget, not too big from the Honor 9 while still taking good photos: https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=11229&idPhone2=8704

biron_w · 13 Feb 2023 at 09:40

I'd also recommend the Pixel 6a.

GuruJockStrap · 13 Feb 2023 at 10:01

Pixel 6a for sure. Now £299 in the UK. Not sure if that price is reflected with where you are though.

Offgrid22 · 13 Feb 2023 at 12:32

Thank you to all.

My only concerns about the 6a having now read reviews is a) poor WiFi (see username for a clue to my job!) b) dim screen in sunlight c) slow charging. I am often in a) poor coverage areas b) sunny places c) limited charge times/no mains power.

Will it still fit the bill? Thanks.

david25 · 13 Feb 2023 at 12:37

Others in the "small category" some of these over budget

Xperia 10 IV
S22
S23
Zenfone 9 (camera not great)
Mini 13
iPhone SE2022

Orcvader · 13 Feb 2023 at 13:22

Offgrid22 said:
Thank you to all.

My only concerns about the 6a having now read reviews is a) poor WiFi (see username for a clue to my job!) b) dim screen in sunlight c) slow charging. I am often in a) poor coverage areas b) sunny places c) limited charge times/no mains power.

Will it still fit the bill? Thanks.

By wifi if you mean 4G/5G it's very network/location dependant, but if you really mean wifi then there's no problem at all. I'm using the older 6 Pro with the same modem, but not really had any issues here in the UK. Family member is using the 6a on EE, no issues too. Didn't have any issues in sunlight either as long as you leave it on adaptive brightness (manual max brightness is lower than auto adaptive). Charging is not an issue as long as you're using a USB-PD PPS charger 18W or more. If you're really worried about battery life turning off 5G and sticking with 4G is a good boost, but really from the sounds of things you should also invest in a power bank as well, no matter what phone you pick.