The New Phone Thread

[N0ddie]

I’ve read quite a lot of people got disappointed by their carriers. EE and Sky in particular seem to be the most affected.

 

[Oggy997]

Phone has gone back to Samsung for the third time. Right now, I'll settle for the screen to be repaired, I have lost the will with it.
I would like to think that head office will just say to replace it out of good will, but the way they've acted through it all, I doubt it.

Just wish I got on with iOS as I'd switch in a hearbeat.

 

[Louis]

Phone has gone back to Samsung for the third time. Right now, I'll settle for the screen to be repaired, I have lost the will with it.
I would like to think that head office will just say to replace it out of good will, but the way they've acted through it all, I doubt it.

Just wish I got on with iOS as I'd switch in a hearbeat.

Have you had problems with Samsung customer service bud?

 

[Oggy997]

From what I've since heard, I've had the standard experience.

 

[Unlucky Alf]

Keep looking at the Z flip 5.
Missed out on a deal to get a Chromebook Go with it other day but now you can get the galaxy buds 2 and a starter pack.
£19 upfront and £39.99 a month on ID mobile.

But the S23 ultra looks good too, £80 upfront but same monthly and same offer .

Currently got a Xiaomi 11T pro and want something different. Contract ends in Jan and I know upgrade offers are crap so I always just get new contracts.
Aware the specs on the flip aren't as good as the Xiaomi such as camera. Not sure I'd mind too much if it's still decent enough and do fancy the gimmick of a flip lol
Can't find the oppo flip or anything else anywhere

 

[MatthewR]

Keep looking at the Z flip 5.
Missed out on a deal to get a Chromebook Go with it other day but now you can get the galaxy buds 2 and a starter pack.
£19 upfront and £39.99 a month on ID mobile.

But the S23 ultra looks good too, £80 upfront but same monthly and same offer .

Currently got a Xiaomi 11T pro and want something different. Contract ends in Jan and I know upgrade offers are crap so I always just get new contracts.
Aware the specs on the flip aren't as good as the Xiaomi such as camera. Not sure I'd mind too much if it's still decent enough and do fancy the gimmick of a flip lol
Can't find the oppo flip or anything else anywhere

I know tech has moved on recently but my wife has the flip 3 and it's properly s**t. Had 3 screens under warranty now and been fully exchanged once (for the wrong colour!)

 

[Unlucky Alf]

I know tech has moved on recently but my wife has the flip 3 and it's properly s**t. Had 3 screens under warranty now and been fully exchanged once (for the wrong colour!)

That's not a good sign 😂
But is the rest of it alright? Like you say tech's come on a little so the screen issue you'd hope would have been sorted by now?
I do like the S23u but go a page back and there's issues there too 😂 last time I had a Samsung was the S8, been OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi since and they all seem to have been fine!

 

[Thrust-Rated]

That's not a good sign 😂
But is the rest of it alright? Like you say tech's come on a little so the screen issue you'd hope would have been sorted by now?
I do like the S23u but go a page back and there's issues there too 😂 last time I had a Samsung was the S8, been OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi since and they all seem to have been fine!

Get an S23U you'll enjoy it, they are huge though.

 

[Oggy997]

buy mine if you want

 

[MatthewR]

That's not a good sign 😂
But is the rest of it alright? Like you say tech's come on a little so the screen issue you'd hope would have been sorted by now?
I do like the S23u but go a page back and there's issues there too 😂 last time I had a Samsung was the S8, been OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi since and they all seem to have been fine!

The camera is shite (again tech has moved on)

She likes it though cause girly and small so fits in her handbag easily.

 

[imprezaworks]

I’ve got self diagnosed ocd so when buying things I’d like the seller to be transparent, upto a point. I bought this 14 pro max based on it being immaculate, no scratches etc. on removing an inspecting the phone I’ve noticed these marks in certain light, I appreciate its a year old etc. is it just me (see first sentence)

 

[Rob]

I’ve got self diagnosed ocd so when buying things I’d like the seller to be transparent, upto a point. I bought this 14 pro max based on it being immaculate, no scratches etc. on removing an inspecting the phone I’ve noticed these marks in certain light, I appreciate its a year old etc. is it just me (see first sentence)

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Has that not got a screen protector on?

 

[imprezaworks]

It had one and was removed before it was sent to me

Edit. This can be archived as me being full on r****d, it’s the protector Flol.

Ffs. Thanks Rob 👍

 

[imprezaworks]

Thankfully iPhone to iPhone is piss easy 👌

 

[dann2707]

Anyone know any good iPhone 15 deals? Or iPhone 14?

Cheers

 

[Geddes]

What’s this I hear about the iPhone 15 overheating, is it just a certain model?

 

[Dom_capper]

Anyone know any good iPhone 15 deals? Or iPhone 14?

Cheers

I find the best iPhone deals are usually just buying them on 0% Barclays finance direct from apple then having a sim only contract.

 

[Rich-D]

What’s this I hear about the iPhone 15 overheating, is it just a certain model?

Some users reporting the pro (titanium) one getting hot, Apple reckon a software fix on the way 🤷‍♂️

 

[Rich-D]

I find the best iPhone deals are usually just buying them on 0% Barclays finance direct from apple then having a sim only contract.

 

[brisa4984]

15 plus here. got very hot on the first day of purchase. I suspect that was when it was downloading the backup. But its been ok so far.

 

[Geddes]

I've decided to leave it for this year, I'll see what the iPhone 16 is going to be like, good thing that the iPhone 15 has gone USB-C

 

[Oggy997]

saaammssurrrrnnnnggg have replaced my screen, and the camera FoC.
They also believe they have identified the fault with the calls dropping.

Finally!!

 

[Gally]

Been quite the saga!

 

[Oggy997]

It's embarrassing tbh.

 

[SC03OTT]

Wangled myself a new work phone yesterday, after moaning about the battery of my old one. Galaxy A33. No range topper for sure but it’s quite a nice thing. Came out the box stuffed with absolute bullshit though. Ticktok app, Facebook app, those lame Candy Crush style games. Jesus Christ. They all got sacked off immediately. Doesn’t seem to have wireless charging either 🙄

 

[Rich..]

Mrs got her iPhone 15 last night, and dropped it today! Thank god the screen protectors arrived before the phone, screen protector on for less then 24 hrs and already broken and needs replacing 🤦‍♂️

 

[Rich-D]

Wangled myself a new work phone yesterday, after moaning about the battery of my old one. Galaxy A33. No range topper for sure but it’s quite a nice thing. Came out the box stuffed with absolute bullshit though. Ticktok app, Facebook app, those lame Candy Crush style games. Jesus Christ. They all got sacked off immediately. Doesn’t seem to have wireless charging either 🙄

I got an A34 from work a few weeks ago, not bad TBH, but when I've been using that and go back to my iPhone it feels tiny

Also binned off all the bloatware and also no wireless charging, but the battery last aaaages!

 

[Crybert]

I’m looking at iPhone 14 pro. From reading it seems the 15 is quite disappointing review wise and not much of an upgrade

 

[leedsboy]

I’m looking at iPhone 14 pro. From reading it seems the 15 is quite disappointing review wise and not much of an upgrade

I think if you’re going from a 14 to 15, then it’s not a huge change. I’ll be going from a 11 Pro Max to 15 Pro Max so a bit more of a jump.

 

[Crybert]

I think if you’re going from a 14 to 15, then it’s not a huge change. I’ll be going from a 11 Pro Max to 15 Pro Max so a bit more of a jump.

I’m going from a standard 11 so 14 would be good enough for me

 

[Darren S]

Phone has gone back to Samsung for the third time. Right now, I'll settle for the screen to be repaired, I have lost the will with it.
I would like to think that head office will just say to replace it out of good will, but the way they've acted through it all, I doubt it.

Just wish I got on with iOS as I'd switch in a hearbeat.

I have the same feeling but with Android. Hate it - almost like a college student has been asked to write a phone OS and that Android was their first attempt. Despise using my work's phone because of it - but I don't know if having two iPhones would make me look like a baller, or a complete and utter wanker.

I find the best iPhone deals are usually just buying them on 0% Barclays finance direct from apple then having a sim only contract.

Yep - 2nd time around for me doing this. I got my current iPhone 11 through 0% finance and my iPhone 15 Pro is due at the end of the month via the same means.

Looking forward to the camera upgrade perhaps the most. Already have an Otterbox clear case on backorder and received a twin pack of glass laminates yesterday.

 

[Rich-D]

I’m looking at iPhone 14 pro. From reading it seems the 15 is quite disappointing review wise and not much of an upgrade

seen any good deals?

 

[Crybert]

seen any good deals?

None at all. Seems to be the same as car sales now, no discounts at all

 

[Darren S]

None at all. Seems to be the same as car sales now, no discounts at all

It's the best and the worst thing about Apple devices. Literally zero discount on anything.

At least you can just focus on stock availability then, I guess? The 15 Pros aren't available anywhere at the minute - at least not within a reasonable distance to me.

 

[Akay]

Occasionally the last gen models are discounted by Very, if you use BNPL, you get a code, but you can pay it off in full whenever really. I bought my 8s and 11 this way, but its usually around christmas time.

Ive just ordered a 256gb Natural Titanium 15 Pro through Apple, not coming for 4 weeks!

Im looking for cases at the moment and leaning towards the Apple silicone case, the magsafe rings on some cases are so ugly.

 

[ForceIndia]

Occasionally the last gen models are discounted by Very, if you use BNPL, you get a code, but you can pay it off in full whenever really. I bought my 8s and 11 this way, but its usually around christmas time.

Ive just ordered a 256gb Natural Titanium 15 Pro through Apple, not coming for 4 weeks!

Im looking for cases at the moment and leaning towards the Apple silicone case, the magsafe rings on some cases are so ugly.

Apple silicone cases wear so badly. 3rd party with the MagSafe ring inside are far better imo.

 

[Short Norman]

I’m looking at iPhone 14 pro. From reading it seems the 15 is quite disappointing review wise and not much of an upgrade

where are you looking at getting the 14 pro from, is it on a contract?

I only ask as it looks like apple have stopped selling the 14 pro.

 

[SC03OTT]

If your employer has a discount portal, it’s also worth checking that. Mine does and the Apple offer is 4% off. Massive? No. But better than nothing. It occasionally goes up to 5%.

 

[Akay]

Apple silicone cases wear so badly. 3rd party with the MagSafe ring inside are far better imo.

Ah thats a shame. Any recommendations? Im tempted to just go caseless this time round but thats probably not the best idea.

 

[Rich-D]

Some users reporting the pro (titanium) one getting hot, Apple reckon a software fix on the way 🤷‍♂️

And here it is…