The New Phone Thread

[Daz...]

Wireless air pod things. Getting a 14, never looked into which ones are decent. Assume pretty much any of them?.

I’ve had these since last Christmas and they’ve been great with my old android phone and iPhone 13. I just realised today that they charge wirelessly as well 🙈

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09C1F6F4K/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[Darryl_1983]

Wireless air pod things. Getting a 14, never looked into which ones are decent. Assume pretty much any of them?.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08XBC91CG/?tag=cliospnet01-21

I bought some of these Cambridge Audio in 2019, still happy with them. I paid £100 at the time, believe these are a newer version, but only £40 currently

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers. Whats the benefit or whatever going with the apple ones?

 

[ForceIndia]

Cheers. Whats the benefit or whatever going with the apple ones?

Seemless connection and integration (notifications read out etc), better noise cancelling and sound than the other options mentioned. Also get Dolby atoms/spatial audio which you’ll only get with apple/beats. Mic quality also a significant step above, and the transparency mode is way ahead of anything else.

I’d say the beats fit pro are the best if you don’t want to spend over £200 (think they’re £160 atm). You get all the apple only features and the fit is brilliant. Case being bulky is the downside.
Beats Fit Pro – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds – Active Noise Cancelling - Sweat Resistant Earphones, Compatible with Apple & Android, Class 1 Bluetooth®, Built-in Microphone – Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Q768ND9/?tag=cliospnet01-21

The Cambridge audio one’s sound great if they fit. I found the fit atrocious. And using the buttons pushes them further in, not pleasant.

If you’re not too fussed with the apple specific features, the Sony linkbuds s are the best cheaper option. Great sound quality, brilliant noise cancelling and they’re really light/comfy, and they’ve got multipoint connection.
Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Multipoint connection - Ultra light for All-day Comfort with Crystal clear call quality - Up to 20 hours battery life - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Y2HHL3R/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[imprezaworks]

Appreciate that, thanks 👍👍

 

[riz]

I love my beats fits pro, noise cancelling is good not great but they fit great

 

[riz]

My S21 Ultra annoys me for portraits.
It's so far behind of my wifes iPhone 13Pro. Landscapes are great but with moving kids , the shutter is too slow and the processing is odd.

If I went to a Pixel 7 Pro would it be an improvement? Or should I just go over to Apple?

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

My old Pixel is miles ahead of my Huawei or iPhone for photos. The 7 I imagine is superb.

I'm sure @Gally would have posted a video which compares loads of them but I'd be looking at the 7 pro for sure.

 

[riz]

Tbh I think since I've had it, I've disliked the processing since I've had it

Outdoor shots are great indoors there is something not right.

 

[Gally]

The pixel 7 pro is actually lagging behind the s22 and iPhone 14 sadly. Here's Danny's video very recently after all the updates.



The iPhone video is utterly mind bending. But over the last year with max tech etc. The s22u came out on top.

Low light is difficult and the pixel can look g{d once or twice. I found the s22u superb. Here are some from a pitch black hydro arena the other night. 3 and 10x zoom

 

[Gally]

Oh and don't use portrait at low light. Let the big sensor do its job. I was always blown away by the s21u. I would however agree, moving subjects, Samsung shutter can struggle.

 

[imprezaworks]

Decent iphone fast charger. Stick with apple or....

 

[riz]

Decent iphone fast charger. Stick with apple or....

Ravpower ones are great, I think Amazon have banned them so get them on ebay.

 

[imprezaworks]

Cheers. How come banned lol.

 

[imprezaworks]

@riz

Whuch one have you got

 

[Ray Gin]

Decent iphone fast charger. Stick with apple or....

Belkin or Anker

 

[imprezaworks]

Any links chaps.

 

[riz]

RAVPower Wall Charger 30W 2-Port USB-C USB Fast Charger PD For iPhone Samsung NS | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RAVPower Wall Charger 30W 2-Port USB-C USB Fast Charger PD For iPhone Samsung NS at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[riz]

Cheers. How come banned lol.

Fake reviews,

I've got quite a few Ravpower products and they are all still working and haven't blown my house up.

 

[imprezaworks]

RAVPower Wall Charger 30W 2-Port USB-C USB Fast Charger PD For iPhone Samsung NS | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for RAVPower Wall Charger 30W 2-Port USB-C USB Fast Charger PD For iPhone Samsung NS at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thought it might have been that. Messaged the seller just asking.

 

[riz]

Oh and don't use portrait at low light. Let the big sensor do its job. I was always blown away by the s21u. I would however agree, moving subjects, Samsung shutter can struggle.

I've googled the hell out of it, apparently Samsungs often stutter indoors especially with kids!!
Shame i got three of them.....

If I swap to a Pixel 7 Pro now, I have to either give the phone back or pay £220 to keep the S21U.

 

[ForceIndia]

I've googled the hell out of it, apparently Samsungs often stutter indoors especially with kids!!
Shame i got three of them.....

If I swap to a Pixel 7 Pro now, I have to either give the phone back or pay £220 to keep the S21U.

Pay the £220 and eBay it once you’re happy with the pixel.

 

[Gally]

Yeah an s21u will do good money. Again I wouldn't be buying one over a s22u but different price points.

 

[imprezaworks]

Looking to have a change from my p30 pro, needs a good camera and great recharge times. Budget of say 400 to buy outright. Quite like the idea of a none Samsung, Google effort. The like on one plus etc.

Suggestions....

 

[Gally]

Looking to have a change from my p30 pro, needs a good camera and great recharge times. Budget of say 400 to buy outright. Quite like the idea of a none Samsung, Google effort. The like on one plus etc.

Suggestions....

Nothing phone?

 

[imprezaworks]

Did look at that but ended up with a month old S20 fe 5g.

 

[imprezaworks]

Will be listing my p30 pro 128gb (8gb) in aurora later or in the morning.

Stunning condition with box, charger, headphones etc.

The new owner will be absolutely made up. Only reason im selling is i fancy a change. After 3 Huawei its time to move on.

Will be £165 recorded delivery etc.

 

[Daniel]

Will be listing my p30 pro 128gb (8gb) in aurora later or in the morning.

Stunning condition with box, charger, headphones etc.

The new owner will be absolutely made up. Only reason im selling is i fancy a change. After 3 Huawei its time to move on.

Will be £165 recorded delivery etc.

Are you lost? You seem to have wandered away from the ‘For sale’ section of the forum?

 

[imprezaworks]

Was thinking out loud, delete if needed mate.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Are you lost? You seem to have wandered away from the ‘For sale’ section of the forum?

Are you lost, this thread contains technology from this decade 😂

 

[Thrust-Rated]

Contract is up on the s21 ultra in a couple of months

Not sure whether to go for s22 ultra even though its a year old or go for s23 ultra and pay top dollar per month like I did with the s21 ultra.

The Mrs has the s22 and its a brilliant phone

 

[riz]

I would wait for the S23.

 

[riz]

From what I've read S22 isn't that much of an upgrade from S21.

 

[imprezaworks]

Anyone using a one plus, realme type of phone and really happy etc. I like my 20 fe but the battery could do with being a bit better

 

[sburrell93]

Contract is up on the s21 ultra in a couple of months

Not sure whether to go for s22 ultra even though its a year old or go for s23 ultra and pay top dollar per month like I did with the s21 ultra.

The Mrs has the s22 and its a brilliant phone

I'm in the same boat. Contract runs out at the end of Jan on my S21 ultra. Apparently the S23 launch will be 1st Feb with release date around 2 weeks later.

Considering going down the route of sim only and buying the phone direct from Samsung, depending on contract prices. Hoping Samsung do some good trade in offers. They have up to £510 trade in at the moment for an S21U.

Assuming the S23U is round about the £1200 mark, If they offer anywhere near that on trade it then that works out around 30 quid a month for 2 years. Add a cheap SIM deal and it'll be hard to beat with any contract.

 

[-Jamie-]

Yeah im also due an upgrade on my S21U and will be looking at the same sort of deal as above


Did consider the Pixel 7 Pro but not sold on it

 

[Thrust-Rated]

I get discount through work on Samsung, be interesting to see what deals come about

 

[Oggy997]

I had the oneplus 1, 3t, 6t & 8.
Since the new updates, they got horrendously buggy, shame as this 10T 150w sounds great charging to full in 20 minutes.

wouldn’t rush back to owning another one plus device despite it being the phone I’ve used for years.

 

[imprezaworks]

Been looking at the poco range to

 

[Gally]

Been looking at the poco range to

Smaller phone but what a bit of kit.