s9 replacement - better camera?

kaptainmarc · 10 Aug 2020 at 12:27

Contract is up currently on a sim only 30 day rolling.

what phone would be a good replacement for the S9?

flagship contracts seem quite pricey now, tempted to buy a phone outright.

no fixed budget per say but whats a cheapish option for a better camera on the phone, S9 camera seems lack luster now.

what would be a upgrade without breaking the bank?

Squink · 10 Aug 2020 at 12:36

Define 'cheapish'

Pixel 4a for £349 would be a good bet when it becomes available (1 Oct for the UK iirc), especially if camera is important.

kaptainmarc · 10 Aug 2020 at 13:00

Squink said:
Define 'cheapish'

Pixel 4a for £349 would be a good bet when it becomes available (1 Oct for the UK iirc), especially if camera is important.

500-600ish?

just not looking to shell out for a flagship model

Squink · 10 Aug 2020 at 13:04

The iPhone 12 is due out soon and the non-Pros are meant to come with OLED screens this year. They might push your budget by another £100 but will be supported for years and will almost certainly have excellent cameras and the fastest SoC on the market.

Razor Time · 11 Aug 2020 at 10:07

Alexrose1uk · 11 Aug 2020 at 10:16

kaptainmarc said:
Contract is up currently on a sim only 30 day rolling.

what phone would be a good replacement for the S9?

flagship contracts seem quite pricey now, tempted to buy a phone outright.

no fixed budget per say but whats a cheapish option for a better camera on the phone, S9 camera seems lack luster now.

what would be a upgrade without breaking the bank?

I've seen mentioned the Poco F2 has a better camera than the Note 9 did, which was already an upgrade on the S9

That might do the job and is plenty powerful at the price. I almost went for one.

ssmacc · 11 Aug 2020 at 15:24

I'm currently looking for the same thing, think I've decided on a s10...The below is the best I can find (sell your s9) and go for a new contract?

https://www.uswitch.com/mobiles/samsung-galaxy-s10-deals/
(assume link is OK as Overclockers don't sell phones?)

Filter on total cost and 30GB data seems the best bang for buck...
Total Cost: £683.99
O2 24 months
30GB Data

benparker · 13 Aug 2020 at 07:23

kaptainmarc said:
500-600ish?

just not looking to shell out for a flagship model

S20?

kaptainmarc · 13 Aug 2020 at 16:15

So I think I've decided to keep to cheaper phones.

phones only used for taking videos/pictures +social media/internet browsing

I have no need for a powerful phone so the pixel 4a or Oneplus nord are looking like a no brainer.