Angus_Young Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Recommendations please lads and lassies. Never really been into phones. Used to always have the £10 handsets from Tesco with a sim only contract. Last 3 years I've been using an iPhone as it was supplied through my part-time job. Finishing up with them in a couple of weeks so now need to get my own phone sorted. I'm probably between the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact or another Apple handset. Either iPhone 6 or iPhone 5s. Quite a few websites are sitting on the fence when it comes to recommending either of them. Quite like the look of the Sony as the camera is very good and much longer battery life (so they say), but I dunno if I can arsed learning how to use a new phone which is maybe why I would stick with iPhone. What say thee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Android all day long. Went through a Samsung phase a few years ago now HTC for the last 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 iPhone for me Didn't like the android phone I had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekfaejapan Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Two friends I know have recently switched from iPhone to android and both regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 iPhone for me Didn't like the android phone I had Two friends I know have recently switched from iPhone to android and both regret it. Why, out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParisInAKilt Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Why, out of interest? I found it clunky, slow and difficult to use compared with an iPhone. Mind you this was years ago so I'm sure they've come along way since then. I'm not a big phone person so I'm content with just getting the same phone or upgraded model when I need to. iPhones are really easy to use for the Internet and music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekfaejapan Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Why, out of interest? The general layout of the phone isn't as easy and both say it's slower than the iPhone's they had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Cheers lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flumax Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Droid fan boy alert. You're offering a choice between apples and oranges. iPhone is a phone/gadget. Android is an operating system. Imo android is a much better operating system compared with ios due to its flexibility. IPhone is an easier piece of equipment to use. It's like asking for a comparison between the complete works of Shakespeare versus the English language. Top of the range android handset trump any iPhone. take a peek at one plus range https://oneplus.net/uk, cheaper with more under the hood than an iPhone and really easy to alter layout and functions. The beauty of an android is you can get low end ones for £50 but at that price can be clunky and give a poor experience, hence leads to android dislikers who compare £500 iPhone 5 with £100 android such as galaxy s3. But go compare specs of £600 iPhone with even £400 android, and the droid will likely come out in top.£600 iPhone v £600 droid, no doubt droid is better. Go take a test drive. See what you like. Edited November 21, 2015 by flumax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Droid fan boy alert. You're offering a choice between apples and oranges. iPhone is a phone/gadget. Android is an operating system. Imo android is a much better operating system compared with ios due to its flexibility. IPhone is an easier piece of equipment to use. It's like asking for a comparison between the complete works of Shakespeare versus the English language. Top of the range android handset trump any iPhone. take a peek at one plus range https://oneplus.net/uk, cheaper with more under the hood than an iPhone and really easy to alter layout and functions. The beauty of an android is you can get low end ones for £50 but at that price can be clunky and give a poor experience, hence leads to android dislikers who compare £500 iPhone 5 with £100 android such as galaxy s3. But go compare specs of £600 iPhone with even £400 android, and the droid will likely come out in top.£600 iPhone v £600 droid, no doubt droid is better. Go take a test drive. See what you like. ^this^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Droid fan boy alert. You're offering a choice between apples and oranges. iPhone is a phone/gadget. Android is an operating system. Imo android is a much better operating system compared with ios due to its flexibility. IPhone is an easier piece of equipment to use. It's like asking for a comparison between the complete works of Shakespeare versus the English language. Top of the range android handset trump any iPhone. take a peek at one plus range https://oneplus.net/uk, cheaper with more under the hood than an iPhone and really easy to alter layout and functions. The beauty of an android is you can get low end ones for £50 but at that price can be clunky and give a poor experience, hence leads to android dislikers who compare £500 iPhone 5 with £100 android such as galaxy s3. But go compare specs of £600 iPhone with even £400 android, and the droid will likely come out in top.£600 iPhone v £600 droid, no doubt droid is better. Go take a test drive. See what you like. Cheers m8. The Sony Z5 is coming out a good bit cheaper than the iPhone 6 per month for the same contract. Comparison sites are saying there is very little between them. Lad in the O2 shop said much the same as your post. As I said above I'm a bit of a novice. Battery life and Camera is two of the things that do matter to me though and all reports indicate the Z5 is superior on both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Android. Every time. Medium to higher end of Android market should compete with iPhone no problem. iPhone stuff is over-priced fluff that tries to lock you into their market and is heading for a brick wall in coming years of you ask me. Haven't been overly taken by the Samsung phones but HTC have been good. And that's part of the advantage Android... You get choice in the actual phone you can use. Don't like it, buy a different one next time. No such choice with Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angus_Young Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 To Mitre, Flumax and AR Do you have any experience of the Sony phones? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 To Mitre, Flumax and AR Do you have any experience of the Sony phones? Thoughts? Samsung & HTC only mate. If you go high end it pishes all over the iPhone. Greater scope for free apps as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Interesting post flumax. I got fed up of breaking iPhones so now got a cheap android HTC and it is shit. Really shit. But I don't want to spend the money on a decent phone as I will just drop it and break it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I've got an Xperia Z2 and I really like it. Battery life is excellent, screen is good, camera is better than my actual camera and the water and dust proofing has really worked. I'll be getting another Sony next year when it's renewal time after 4 years of HTC which were also very good bur had piss poor battery performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenfrewBlue Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Interesting post flumax. I got fed up of breaking iPhones so now got a cheap android HTC and it is shit. Really shit. But I don't want to spend the money on a decent phone as I will just drop it and break it again.The reason IPhone repairs are relatively cheap is because they break far more often. Try the Sony's. They've been tough enough for me so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 My recent experience of iPhone (own) and htc (company) is that Apple pisses all over the htc. And I'm not just saying it because I like my iPhone. The htc really is an awful device,the battery is decent,but that's about it. The worst part I would say would be the keyboard,writing even the simplest of messages with it seems to be mission impossible. It really is a bad piece of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 The worst part I would say would be the keyboard,writing even the simplest of messages with it seems to be mission impossible. That's my experience. It drives me bananas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleboyblue Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I've never had an iPhone so can't help you with a comparison but can vouch for Sony Xperia. I've had three now I think, currently Z3 compact. In saying that, I might be having to send it off for a repair following the 5.1.1 update. Wi-Fi not turning on anymore and the Sony forums seem to indicate it's a common issue. Done factory resets etc but no joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Samsung & HTC only mate. If you go high end it pishes all over the iPhone. Greater scope for free apps as well. I went from Sony to HTC and actually preferred my old Sony. Also had an iPhone and liked it a lot. Don't think there's a big difference between all the high end phones, Apple or Android. Think there's a new Sony about to come out, the Z5 premier or something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 My recent experience of iPhone (own) and htc (company) is that Apple pisses all over the htc. And I'm not just saying it because I like my iPhone. The htc really is an awful device,the battery is decent,but that's about it. The worst part I would say would be the keyboard,writing even the simplest of messages with it seems to be mission impossible. It really is a bad piece of kit. The SwiftKey app makes the keyboard much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the doomed Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Android. If you are wise enough to have asked its an easy answer. Have a look at the OnePlus range or the Nexus range (Nexus best prices are at carphonewarehouse). And another tip... Probably better value buying a handset and getting a sim only deal (compare over 2 years). e.g. My Nexus 5X was £349, equivalent to £14.54 per month. Sim only with Vodafone £15.40 per month for 12 months. But with £104 cashback. So effectively £6.73 per month. Total of £21.30 or thereabouts. Equivalent on contract is £29 per month. Unlimited calls, text and 2GB of data. Can get for another £3 per month if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robroysboy Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Just got a Samsung galaxy A3 (android ) 17 a month, 2 year contract. No upfront cost. 500mb, 500 min's and Un limited txt a month. That will do the job without breaking the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Another vote for Sony Xperia and I find the battery life really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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