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14 November 2014, 04:43 PM
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It's worth it if you don't want the embarrassment of getting an "old" phone out. 
In essence it's the same phone per se, just revised design and a bigger screen. The bigger screen is nice and I'm long past any concerns (as in negative) about it's size difference (being bigger) than the 5s.
My mrs has the 5s and using that compared to the 6, screen wise, I much prefer the larger screen now.
If you look at it as a phone, it's great imo. If you look at it to decide whether or not it's worth upgrading from the 5s..... the biggest difference is the screen size imo.
In essence it's the same phone per se, just revised design and a bigger screen. The bigger screen is nice and I'm long past any concerns (as in negative) about it's size difference (being bigger) than the 5s.
My mrs has the 5s and using that compared to the 6, screen wise, I much prefer the larger screen now.
If you look at it as a phone, it's great imo. If you look at it to decide whether or not it's worth upgrading from the 5s..... the biggest difference is the screen size imo.
14 November 2014, 07:20 PM
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This is not trolling for the record!
Anyone who spends £789 on this has more money than sense.
I have a OnePlus One which is far superior in almost every way, including looks and costs £280.
So if you fancy spending £509 more for the storage and slightly better build quality, go ahead.
JackClarke - don't even bother mate as I wont be reading your deluded reply!!
Anyone who spends £789 on this has more money than sense.
I have a OnePlus One which is far superior in almost every way, including looks and costs £280.
So if you fancy spending £509 more for the storage and slightly better build quality, go ahead.
JackClarke - don't even bother mate as I wont be reading your deluded reply!!
14 November 2014, 07:38 PM
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LOL. I have to respond to this, just have to.
Why are they comparing the price of a 128gb iPhone with a 16gb OnePlus One, doesn't that set off alarm bells? With no expansion slot I bet you can shoot hours of 4k video.
Anyhow, I'm sure it's a great phone if you're sucked in by big numbers, can get one and don't mind terrible service.
Why are they comparing the price of a 128gb iPhone with a 16gb OnePlus One, doesn't that set off alarm bells? With no expansion slot I bet you can shoot hours of 4k video.
Anyhow, I'm sure it's a great phone if you're sucked in by big numbers, can get one and don't mind terrible service.
14 November 2014, 08:51 PM
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You can get any used hardware for less than brand new.
All phone hardware is made in Asia, including iPhones, what's your point?
You need to gather the facts before passing judgement:
Screen: 5.5" 1080p full HD display with Low-Temperature Polysilicon (LTPS) technology for a sharper image, like the Samsung Galaxy S5. Synaptics S3508A Touchscreen Controller.
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core CPU (same as Samsung Galaxy S5, etc)
RAM: Samsung 3 GB LPDDR3
Storage: Toshiba THGBMBG9D8KBAIG eMMC 5.0 64 GB Onboard Storage
Camera: 13Mpx Sony Exmor IMX 214 CMOS image sensor.
WiF/Bluetooth: Qualcomm WCN3680 802.11ac/FM/BT 4.0 Combo Chip
Battery: 3.8 V, 3100 mAh LiPo
This hardware aint 'cheapo', its market leading.
The battery is probably the best thing about this phone as 48hrs+ on a single charge, makes life much easier.
14 November 2014, 09:26 PM
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I don't want to be rude either but I would never buy one of those phones, I checked the spec after you posted it and it doesn't come with sd card slot or have a changeable battery. It's a cheap phone that copies other phones and I'm pleased you like it.
Just cause all tech is made in the Far East doesn't make it similar. I can point you to DX extreme and they do loads of Asian phones but there is not one I would buy no matter how good their specs look.
If I asked about Bose speakers would you then try and tell me Bush was as good!
14 November 2014, 09:42 PM
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The Oneplus One looks good on paper which lures people in. Then you dig a little deeper and they don't work very well at all, and when you have a problem - and they have a lot of problems - you realise that they've saved a load of cash on service and support and you're on your own.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
14 November 2014, 10:13 PM
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I don't want to be rude either but I would never buy one of those phones, I checked the spec after you posted it and it doesn't come with sd card slot or have a changeable battery. It's a cheap phone that copies other phones and I'm pleased you like it.
Just cause all tech is made in the Far East doesn't make it similar. I can point you to DX extreme and they do loads of Asian phones but there is not one I would buy no matter how good their specs look.
If I asked about Bose speakers would you then try and tell me Bush was as good!
Just cause all tech is made in the Far East doesn't make it similar. I can point you to DX extreme and they do loads of Asian phones but there is not one I would buy no matter how good their specs look.
If I asked about Bose speakers would you then try and tell me Bush was as good!
The iPhone your considering buying has never had an sd card slot or removable battery.
Yes, it is a cheap phone that happens to be very good so nothing wrong with it being cheap.
You say it copies other phones... in what respect? Like the fact it uses Samsung hardware, like apple do??
For a start, its the first company to partner with Cyanogen mod who are a very talented group of android developers.
I'm not pointing out that all Asian tech is similar. I was responding to your comment that 'older top spec android' are better even though they also use the same hardware manufacturers..
OnePlus One vs LG G3 benchmark:
Ok so I've cleared up the fact that its not a cheap knockoff copy like the ones you're referring to. It uses high end market leading company's for hardware and a bespoke design.
Just because you have likely never heard of a company doesn't mean its low quality rubbish. I'm happy with my phone because the fact is its one of the best out there and fully reliable. Not because its cheap.
14 November 2014, 10:22 PM
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Fully reliable. Search for Oneplus One brick. Go to their page and look at the unanswered support requests.
Something has to give, you don't get something for nothing.
Something has to give, you don't get something for nothing.
14 November 2014, 10:37 PM
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I've had 3 HTC's with various issues - phone not charging, WiFi not working.
Of course its not perfect but I've not had one issue with it so far. A friend at work also has no problems.
No hardware ever has 0% failure rate, no point speculating either.
Even the all-mighty apple keep releasing phones with major issues.
Its a great phone for little money. The iphone is a good phone for a lot of money.
Of course its not perfect but I've not had one issue with it so far. A friend at work also has no problems.
No hardware ever has 0% failure rate, no point speculating either.
Even the all-mighty apple keep releasing phones with major issues.
Its a great phone for little money. The iphone is a good phone for a lot of money.
14 November 2014, 10:52 PM
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You think it's just the support that will be lacking, you better think again, the horses mouth told you that the build quality was poor, the support pages will tell you how awful the camera is... go look for yourself and then put your money where your mouth is and buy one.
14 November 2014, 10:53 PM
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15 November 2014, 09:54 AM
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15 November 2014, 10:15 AM
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15 November 2014, 12:05 PM
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Nah, possible chance with the snapdragon, but this time around samsung is winning, they've come up with a cracking little processor.
Shame the uk version is snapdragon, it's why i bought mine outright.
But i admire it's stylus, my handwriting was getting shocking as i never needed it.
The stylus is forcing me to sort it out, and it does a great job with recognition.
Still hate touchwiz mind, until some dev cleans it up performance will be hampered, not that im short of any
Shame the uk version is snapdragon, it's why i bought mine outright.
But i admire it's stylus, my handwriting was getting shocking as i never needed it.
The stylus is forcing me to sort it out, and it does a great job with recognition.
Still hate touchwiz mind, until some dev cleans it up performance will be hampered, not that im short of any
15 November 2014, 12:13 PM
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15 November 2014, 12:49 PM
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I just got an LG G3 because I was too cheap to buy another iPhone and wanted something in size between the 6 and 6 plus. Specs and synthetic benchmarks do not reveal so much that the iPhone is a better overall package with fewer compatibility and stability issues than Android phones, but it is whether it is worth paying more and that is really where opinions vary. Not really something to get excited about is it?
15 November 2014, 01:00 PM
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Safari can hold plenty of open pages and it's multitasking is fantastic, I've got quite a few apps running right now.
15 November 2014, 01:02 PM
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I just got an LG G3 because I was too cheap to buy another iPhone and wanted something in size between the 6 and 6 plus. Specs and synthetic benchmarks do not reveal so much that the iPhone is a better overall package with fewer compatibility and stability issues than Android phones, but it is whether it is worth paying more and that is really where opinions vary. Not really something to get excited about is it?