Mobile Phone Contract Thread.

[imprezaworks]

Was close to going iPhone 8, but this was better value and the camera is ace.

Although my iPhone 7 was absolutely spot on, no issues.

Haven't cried or thrown the phone yet so happy days lol

 

[Typhoon]

I can’t remember exact figures etc but I looked at upgrading the other day through my Vodafone account from my iPhone 6.

Turns out I can get the iPhone XS cheaper than the iPhone X..

Same storage, same deal (data, mins, texts etc) and same contract length. Was only £4 cheaper a month but doesn’t make sense.

 

[imprezaworks]

Odd?!

 

[Brigsy]

Got the note 9 up and running. Some awesome features on it, the face/iris recognition for unlocking is great. It does make you wonder how much information big brother is storing though !

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah the face thing works spot on

 

[imprezaworks]

Mmmm not sure about this.

The phone is spot on, would i be happy with it for the next two years over an iphone???. I have two days left in the 14 cooling off period....

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Mmmm not sure about this.

The phone is spot on, would i be happy with it for the next two years over an iphone???. I have two days left in the 14 cooling off period....

Why wouldn't you be happy with it over an iPhone? That's the real question

 

[imprezaworks]

Just find the iPhone nicer to use. May be the fact it's new and I don't like change lol

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I think the P20 is very iPhone like in my opinion.
You can choose to have an app drawer, or have all the apps on homescreens like apple. The icons look very iOS like, as does the settings menus etc.
Plus the screen notch, which I think was an iPhone thing?

The P20 is quality though. Feels nice in your hand, fingerprint scanner is instant, and the camera is awesome. As is all the editing you can do to pics on the phone.

I'm certainly not regretting moving away from nexus/pixel

 

[imprezaworks]

Oh definitely. The phone is great, very fast too.

Will have a think tonight and see.

It took me over a week to start trying the phone, so basing it on two days use.

I would say going from an Android phone it's an easy adjustment obviously.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Unless you are heavily sold into the Apple eco system with all their extras, I don’t see the iPhone as being a better contender to many of the top end Android devices. You’ll get used to it soon enough (probably would have if you’d used it from the go) and then you’ll realise how restrictive Apple are with some things.

I switch between my work phone (iPhone 7) and my personal one (Pixel 2xl).
I personally don’t like the iPhone but it’s free data and storage and a few apps are iPhone only which is a pain.

Stick with it.

 

[davo172]

Oh definitely. The phone is great, very fast too.

Will have a think tonight and see.

It took me over a week to start trying the phone, so basing it on two days use.

I would say going from an Android phone it's an easy adjustment obviously.

Android. it's the future! ??

 

[imprezaworks]

Getting used to it, slowly.

I have until tomorrow to decide then Android for two years. Does feel like I'm swapping factions lol

@Brucey Boy make my decision easier.....

 

[Stay Puft]

Android is budget barry

 

[davo172]

Android is budget barry

Apple is branding over product.
The only way is Apple ??

 

[imprezaworks]

Android is budget barry

iPhone user?

 

[Stay Puft]

iPhone user?

Yep, a 4 year old 6. May get an XS next

 

[imprezaworks]

Was tempted by the 8 but no real improvement over the 7. The 10 I can't justify contract prices.

 

[imprezaworks]

Sold the phone to one of the lads in work. Pretty sure looking online that any phone you get from the carrier is unlocked after 18 months. Handy.

 

[Jack!]

?

 

[imprezaworks]

i didn't know lol. Not only did I sell the phone cheaper because I like him. He's now got an even better deal lol.

 

[davo172]

Sold the phone to one of the lads in work. Pretty sure looking online that any phone you get from the carrier is unlocked after 18 months. Handy.

Will still be locked mate.

 

[imprezaworks]

No according to ee's website

 

[Rob]

Was tempted by the 8 but no real improvement over the 7. The 10 I can't justify contract prices.

This makes me laugh. Honestly.

It's probably the single most used device in all of our lives and people stew over £10 or £20 a month. That's four pints of beer, or one dominos pizza.

I used my 7 for 2 years, and went an got a XS. So what if it's £75 a month? That's less than I pay in vehicle tax.

 

[davo172]

This makes me laugh. Honestly.

It's probably the single most used device in all of our lives and people stew over £10 or £20 a month. That's four pints of beer, or one dominos pizza.

I used my 7 for 2 years, and went an got a XS. So what if it's £75 a month? That's less than I pay in vehicle tax.

75 quid a month
900 quid year!!
FLOL I have paid less for cars ?

 

[imprezaworks]

I know. I do get fixated on prices for stuff, more so lately with having a new born and being the sole provider. Hope the new iPhone treats you well though, it looks great.

 

[imprezaworks]

75 quid a month
900 quid year!!

Less than 20 a week tbf

 

[davo172]

Less than 20 a week tbf

Way to much for a phone contract imo !
Then again depends on people's situation I suppose if not many other outgoings then fine.

 

[imprezaworks]

Way to much for a phone contract imo !
Then again depends on people's situation I suppose if not many other outgoings then fine.

For sure

 

[Rob]

75 quid a month
900 quid year!!
FLOL I have paid less for cars ?

But I'd bet I use it more than you use your car... people just have weird fixations on old prices. Like "phones used to be £20 a month". Yes, but the phone is now 20x better, and you use 100x more data.

As I said, it (for 90% of people) is the single most used item you own. It's my camera, keeps me in contact with my friends, is my satnav on my car and bike, lets me work on the move, facilitates my work (site surveys etc). £75 a month for all that really isn't much. I pay about the same for gas in my house. I could get a gym membership and shower there, and wear jumpers at home for the same cost, but it's a convenient item.

 

[Rob]

75 quid a month
900 quid year!!
FLOL I have paid less for cars ?

How much is your phone cost per month and what is it out of curiosity?

 

[davo172]

But I'd bet I use it more than you use your car... people just have weird fixations on old prices. Like "phones used to be £20 a month". Yes, but the phone is now 20x better, and you use 100x more data.

As I said, it (for 90% of people) is the single most used item you own. It's my camera, keeps me in contact with my friends, is my satnav on my car and bike, lets me work on the move, facilitates my work (site surveys etc). £75 a month for all that really isn't much. I pay about the same for gas in my house. I could get a gym membership and shower there, and wear jumpers at home for the same cost, but it's a convenient item.

My phone does Exactly the same but for me for WAY LESS than 75 quid a month but it doesn't have a small Apple logo on the back I suppose.

But If your happy all good ?

 

[davo172]

How much is your phone cost per month and what is it out of curiosity?

S8 costs me 9 quid a month.
If I factor in the cost of buying it SIM free and add on line rental over 2 years still only 30 quid a month if you want to look at it that way .
I would sooner pay up front for phone and have less outgoings each month.

 

[Rob]

S8 costs me 9 quid a month.
If I factor in the cost of buying it SIM free and add on line rental over 2 years still only 30 quid a month if you want to look at it that way .
I would sooner pay up front for phone and have less outgoings each month.

I guess it's just horses for courses. I prefer the apple OS, and simplicity of it all. I could have stuck with my iphone 7 and been paying peanuts, but new things are fun.

 

[botfch]

Divide the cost/by hours usage and I bet most people will find there phone is the cheapest thing they own.

 

[Jack!]

Is the 75 quid iPhone that much better than my £23 a month S9+?

 

[Rob]

Yes.

 

[Jack!]

Off to Voda I go.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Is the 75 quid iPhone that much better than my £23 a month S9+?

Two baked bean tins and a piece of string is better than a Samsung tbf

 

[Jack!]

I'd have gone Pixel 2 XL tbh, but a deal is a deal.