new camera (phone) ? #31
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Or... the Z5! http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z5/ |
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the Z5 makes iPhone6s look like a bit of a rip off... http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z5/specifications/ |
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The One Plus 2 looks really good: https://oneplus.net/2/specs but I can't find the MicroSD availability... |
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OnePlus 2 does not have a MicroSD slot, but will become available for general (no invite) purchase later this month. I quite like the physical home button. lets see... |
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I quite like the idea of the of the compact http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-z5-compact/specifications/ but while it has the same camera sensor and process as the bigger brother, it has less RAM and is "fatter"... which is kinda lame... |
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This is why it makes sense to get the Sony phone: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B010NE3QPS
Apple is such a Rip off for the extra space ... 😿 |
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@iteles I'm thinking of going past CarPhone this evening on my way home... |
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Unbelievable! how did I not know/hear about this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R3D8YJ6 |
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I'm debating which Camera to buy for filming in Braga ... see: dwyl/video#49 I ❤️ the fact that my iPhone SE is basically "tiny" by comparison to larger iPhones. The only reason I would consider upgrading to iPhone X would be for the camera, processor and space (to store more photos videos on the device without running out of space and having to "wipe" my phone periodically...) So the question is: is the iPhone X camera significantly better?Comparison between iPhone 6S and iPhone X: The most noticeable difference is in Image Stabilisation on the iPhone X while capturing video ... 🤔 Headphone Jack?I definitely use in-ear chorded earphones with my iPhone SE. Glass?I'm reluctant to get a phone that is glass front and back ... I always have a case on my iPhone ... so the cracked screen/back would not be an issue for me. Refurbished iPhone X 256GB: £654.95Worth the Upgrade?I'm going to "hold off" on "upgrading" until the camera on iPhone is unquestionably better. |
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Different seller. Pre-christmas price. £689.99 |
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All phones will be cheaper in January for sure 👍 |
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https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-xr/6.1-inch-display-256gb-yellow#00,13,22 This is the Which is £682 GBP ... https://www.google.com/search?q=899+usd+in+gbp I understand that the UK has higher VAT than US ... but come on! This could be an option: £779 for the 256GB XR which has much better battery life than X. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-iPhone-XR-64GB-128GB-256GB-All-Colours-Unlocked-Refurbished-Smartphone/113469169056 Unfortunately, 2017's iPhone X (previous model) has not come down in price very much And the iPhone XR has two distinct advantages over the iPhone X:
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Compared to the £899 of the iPhone XR 256GB I'm more tempted by the iPhone XS 512GB: £1,049 This is a £300 discount! But let's be honest this RRP is absolutely absurd! 😖 |
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£640 with "free shipping" ... price has only come down marginally since November ... 🙄 https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=7969&idPhone2=8064&idPhone3=8858#*,a1778,a1901 miles better than iPhone SE ... 🤔 |
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I'm considering getting an iPhone 7 for £299 because it's got 256GB storage and has a decent camera (both front and back) with image stabilisation and decent performance. (better than iPhone SE) Both are iP67 (water resistant) and have a similar camera quality. iPhone 7 Plus 256GB is £399: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Apple-iPhone-7-PLUS-32GB-128GB-256GB-All-Colours-UNLOCKED-Various-Grades/222473013601 Battery life appears to be better on the iPhone X and it has wireless charging which is a major plus! The iPhone 8 256GB is reasonably priced on ebay £459.95 with free postage:
The "bottom swipe" for multi-tasking makes perfect sense to me. In pristine condition it's £709: https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/382293145499?var=651102081064 |
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https://www.gadgetsnow.com/compare-mobile-phones/Apple-iPhone-SE-64GB-vs-Apple-iPhone-6s-128GB-vs-Apple-iPhone-7-256GB-vs-Apple-iPhone-X-256GB |
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I really wish Apple would release an "iPhone SE 2" with an upgraded Processor, Camera & Storage ...
Why I still pay the "Apple Premium" instead of using a "cheap"(er) Android Phone? One word: Privacy. I bought the Sony Experia Z5 back in 2015 and it was really good as a camera. But the "water resistance" failed: Sony sent me a new Z5 Compact and I used it for a few months, but it gradually slowed down.
I feel that Android is an objectively better operating system than iOS. https://lifehacker.com/the-privacy-enthusiasts-guide-to-using-android-1792432725 If google did not have a such a flagrant disrespect for user privacy, I would buy a Pixel 3 immediately. If I really didn't care about privacy, I would consider a Huawei P20 or even a (Xiaomi) Pocophone F1 This GSM Arena video highlights the biggest "flaw" with the Pocophone F1: "MIUI" Basically having the MiUI "interface" means you have a "RootKit" on your mobile. https://www.quora.com/Do-Xiaomi-phones-really-spy-on-our-data-question-details Huawei & Co.? 🇨🇳I really wish the Huawei P20 Pro / Mate 20 Pro was not ... 🙊
The same privacy concerns apply to OnePlus, Honor, Xiaomi, Pocophone, etc. (they're all sub-brands...) CameraIn a nutshell, my reasoning for wanting to "upgrade" my phone is the camera. While I have a "good" (pocket/travel) camera in the G7X MKII which is good for travel/street photos The iPhone X will scratch if it comes in contact with anything of significantly high "hardness" Apple appear to have dramatically improved the durability of the glass back in the iPhone XS: Provided the phone is used in a Case (I would not dream of using an iPhone without a case), |
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@iteles you're hilarious! 🤣 I contacted the seller on eBay to check if VAT was reclaimable. Sadly it's not. 😞 Next Action: Suck it Up! Keep Using the iPhone SEI'm going to take the iPhone SE to the Building Site and film with the DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Gimbal |
Android...?I haven't had an Android phone since my Sony Z5 which kept slowing down ... (see above) I'm "tempted" to consider a Pixel 3 specifically for the camera and "smart" features: The "Night Sight" low-light photo is nuts: "Free" Unlimited Cloud Storage (lock-in) for Original Quality Photos + 4K Video: Thankfully, it's hideously over-priced at £839 for 128GB Yes, it can be purchased for less (£599) on eBay: Saf did a camera comparison video, the front-facing camera and microphone is much better on iPhone XS Max (which is the same as iPhone XS) as is the video stabilisation and autofocus: According to MKBHD's 2018 Smartphone Awards, the "Best Camera" (for Photos) is Pixel 3: However the best camera for Video is the iPhone XS: Pixel 3 is objectively the best front ("wide angle selfie") camera: https://www.dxomark.com/category/smartphone-reviews The reason I'm considering a Pixel 3 is that I already use:
So technically Google already has access to most things I'm using my Phone for ... Can I just buy BOTH iPhone XS & Pixel 3 and stop wasting time thinking/researching about this? 🙄 Upgrades ...I agree with Matt D'Avella's point on "Upgrades" ... Even if I can "afford" it, I don't need a new phone. |
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New Info: The Google Pixel 3 on Ebay (£599) has the Unlimited Full Quality Photo/Video Storage On the basis that the Camera is hands down the best in the biz (excluding Samsung Note 9 which is massive, has bloatware and will be slow to upgrade android OS in the future ... and Mate 20 Pro which has it's own "issues" noted above) ... given that I already use Google Photos to "auto backup" all my photos/videos and this camera is miles better than than my iPhone SE, I will use the Pixel 3 as my Camera, GPS and Work Email/Messaging device, and Ebay listing detail: Yes, it's a ton of money to spend. The "final price" to me will be £480 which is a lot. 💸 Ordered it! cause YOLO FOMO JOMO! But seriously this is below the retail price and it will hold it's value. |
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iPhone XR photography: https://youtu.be/hPdtQQxPlMg 😮 |
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#ChallengeAccepted! |
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In this video Rene Ritchie summarises how much data (and how often) google is collecting on Android: While I don't feel like I have anything to "hide", I still don't agree with what Google are doing ... 😕 |
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Google knows me pretty well ... |
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https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-11/256gb-black £879 ... - £147 (VAT) = £732 ... 💭 💸@iteles your iPhone XR still sells for £600 ± on eBay right now. (if you recall, we paid £599 in Feb'19)
So £132 is the difference ... (minus seller £30 fees ...) The biggest difference you would experience from an upgrade to iP11 is the better camera
This is probably not useful to most people, but I've used it a few times on my Pixel |
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The Airport price for the iPhone 11 is:
Both of these prices are a decent £60 discount on the high street RRP. But after watching this comparison video between the Pixel 3 and iPhone 11 camera for both photos and video: https://youtu.be/pu8ksHYYjFo Going to hold onto the Pixel 3 for now. 👍🏻 |
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Context: I've had the Google Pixel 3 since Feb 2019 and it's bee good. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SIM-Free-Apple-iPhone-11-6-1-Inch-128GB-12MP-4G-Dual-Sim-Mobile-Phone-Black/362899044537 And given that it's sold by a UK Business, we can reclaim the VAT so it's a further 20% (£116.80) off. For reference this phone costs £779 on Apple's website right now: I was tempted by the 2020 iPhone SE which starts at £419 but the 128Gb version is £469 💭 💸 |
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Night mode: Ultrawide:
Selife (front facing) Camera has much wider angle: |
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3 Months later I'm really glad got the iPhone 11 for the camera alone! I use the wide-angle lens every day without fail when I want to capture more context in my photos, especially of the house. The ultrawide lens has a
As noted above #31 (comment) ⬆️ the actual cost is £467.19 (after discount and VAT rebate) and it's much cheaper than any other Camera of equivalent quality. "The Best Camera Is the One That's with You" ~ Chase JarvisI take I think when the iPhone 12 Comes out later this year, if the camera is better in a significant way, I will not wait to buy it. I will sell my iPhone 11 (or give it to a family member who needs a more recent phone) and Upgrade immediately. |
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The Closing as this thread is super long and not relevant to anyone else. ✅ |
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Totally unnecessary! |
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This review of the camera(s) and cinematic mode is good:
https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-13-pro/6.1-inch-display-512gb-graphite 💰 |
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The "frugal" person in me cannot bring myself to spend Sure getting |
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And yet, when you're talking about storage space and photo quality to document our kid's childhood.... 😉 |
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@iteles when you put it that way, it's a no-brainer to spend all the money! 😜 🙄 💸 The photos I've been taking with my We could sell your They will turn it around and make €150+ in profit from re-selling it ... 🤔 Or just keep the |
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Oh no. I don't need one. I have everything backed up to Google photos so I just need to confirm I can safely delete things from my phone. That's the whole point. My phone still works super fast, takes great photos and and holds onto a charge really well and I'm used to the size (although I still find it a bit too big for me). There are literally no advantages to getting a new phone for me, it just wouldn't be an upgrade 🤷🏻♀️ |
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Apple has made the decision for me: no stock available till the end of the month ... ⏳ |
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Once again, Apple's lack of stock availability - which makes sense at launch when everyone rushes to buy them - I was very tempted by the new 14 Pro. Even at this ridiculous price! The camera looks great! 😍 |
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Once I understood that
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The scratches on the side are almost invisible IRL: I will always use it with a case so I will never see them. For reference the I use my phone many times per day to take photos, and use/test our My current |
My iPhone 5 still works. but its slow, battery does not last much, out of storage/space and sometimes freezes...
The new iPhone 6s (Camera) looks amaze: http://www.apple.com/uk/iphone-6s/cameras/
But I'm even more tempted by the Sony Z3+ which allows MicroSD expansion and has virtually all the same tech specs...
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