New Phone

DanielMihai · October 25, 2015

So, it's time to upgrade from my old Samsung Galaxy Express 2. I rooted and installed Cyanogen 13.1 ( basiclly Android 5.1.1 ) on it and it works perfectly even if it's old. My contract expires so I need to get a new one.

I don't need recomandations, I need your help to chose the phone that suits me the most.

The phones that I have to chose from :

- Samsung Galaxy A5 for 125 euros

- Huawei P8 Lite for 30 euros

- Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 for 30 euros

- Samsung Galaxy J5 for 0 euros ( 8GB model )

- Sony Xperia M4 Aqua for 25 euros ( 8GB model also )

- HTC Desire 820 for 90 euros

I watch a lot of YouTube videos ( A LOT!!!! ) so I want a good screen

I do play games, but not very demanding games like Asphalt 8. Just casual games like Subway Surfers or Piano Tiles

The sound quality doesn't need to be perfect since I use headphones but, if the headphones break it will be nice to have some good speakers

The build quality doesn't matter that much since I will use a case.

Battery life it's quite important for me. I start school at 8 and finish at 13:30 so in that time I will barelly use my phone. And from then till 15:00 I have free time. From 15:00 to 18:00 I have training. ANd rest is time for homework and some free time.

THx for answering

Arwanell · October 25, 2015

Huawei's are awesome phones just saying, don't know why many people shit on them

I have Mate 7, amazing machine, Huawei's EMUI is really awesome

Lolucoca · October 25, 2015

Don't get 8GB models. There's roughly enough space for the OS...

DanielMihai · October 25, 2015

Thx for the replies .

@Arwanell I heard from reviews that Huawei P8 Lite has a bad screen ( low brightness and quality )

@Lolucoca I know but SD cards are an option

MattBoxer · October 25, 2015

I would say the Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 because its got a 1080p screen, snapdragon 615 and the biggest battery (3000mAh). Also it has basically stock android with some vodafone apps and you can unlock it later on for about 3.18 euros.

DanielMihai · October 25, 2015

Anyone else has something to say. I will not buy a phone with only one recommandation

DanielMihai · October 25, 2015

My first impressions on the Vodafone were excellent but, I'm not sure if Vodafone ( ZTE ) are a relaible phone compamy. Even doe Vodafone it's my carrier I never bought a phone from them. On paper the phone looks good.

MattBoxer · October 25, 2015

ZTE is a huge brand in china, is basically a rebrand of one of their flagships (S6 Blade +), but the OS is Vodafone's own which allows them to do updates and there are plenty reviews online, if you have doubts:

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1403548/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-review

http://www.androidauthority.com/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-review-626021/

http://www.trustedreviews.com/vodafone-smart-ultra-6-review

performance wise, its up there will all the 615 phones and it battery life is very good due to OS optimization.

And i have to admit it has one of the best 1080p screens I seen with a balanced amount of saturation and readability.