deano87
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After finishing my 12 month contract for my HTC One S in March/April I moved on to Giffgaff and am enjoying £10/month Goodybag. I've only topped up once since the initial top-up too.
I think it is about time to retire the HTC (which I hasten to add has been faultless other than the "helicopter" issue on 2G data). Looking at the Giffgaff phones (as I don't really want a 24/month contract elsewhere) I am considering either the LG Nexus 5 (at £11.40/month + Goodybag) or LG G3 (at £17.26/month + Goodybag).
Which is the best phone to go for? I think the LG G3 is newer but I know the Nexus phones have always been good. What does the Nexus 5 compare to?
Your help Corsasport would be greatly appreciated 
(And yes I know their pay monthly is essentially a 24 month contract  )
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Cavey
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Think the new nexus should be announced soon. John will tell you its the best phone out, I've had the 4 for two years nearly now and its hardly missed a beat in that time
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deano87
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Yeah, spoke to a friend who said about it. Should be very competitive too if I can get it on a 0% purchases credit card.
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John
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I'm waiting for the new nexus but expecting it to be too big. If you wait another bit for a 5 (which is definitely still the best phone I've had) it'll probably drop in price when the new one comes out.
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Ste
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Can get a nexus 5 for £250 still and they are great phones. Never had any issues with mine and battery is very good too
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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Ste
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRAND-NEW-LG-NEXUS-5-16GB-UNLOCKED-MOBILE-PHONE-BLACK-/321520684321?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item4adc204d21
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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John
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Battery isn't good in comparison to something like the OnePlus One, which costs the same.
Really wait a couple of weeks though in case its cheaper. It may or may not be.
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pow
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Moto G - All I've wanted from a phone and it's ~£120
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BarnshaW
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G3 miles better in terms of spec, Nexus 5 is again a great phone also.
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deano87
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Hmmm. Should perhaps loom beyond Giffgaffs offering then.
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quote:
Originally posted by Ste
Can get a nexus 5 for £250 still and they are great phones. Never had any issues with mine and battery is very good too
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deano87
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Looked at this a bit more.
LG G3 on Giffgaff will be over 24 months:
£50 deposit +
£16.03/month phone
£10/month Goodybag
= £674.72
LG G3 on O2 4G (via Carphone Warehouse) will be over 24 months:
£28/month+
no upfront cost
= £672
Marginally cheaper and don't have to pay a deposit.
Hmmm.
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Simon_16v
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It's swings and roundabouts though, no upfront cost but you do pay more per month.
Are the tariffs comparable?
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dannymccann
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My Nexus 4 is still solid so I will vouch for the 5, with the caveat that I haven't played with one!
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon_16v
It's swings and roundabouts though, no upfront cost but you do pay more per month.
Are the tariffs comparable?
Pretty much yeah. I don't use anywhere near the allowance for calls or data on even the lowest tariffs.
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deano87
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Still not decided as was enjoying £10/month on giffgaff, but now the ear piece is crackling on the One S.
Considering the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact...
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deano87
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Gone for the Z3 Compact.
£25/month, no upfront, EE 4G, 1000 minutes, unlimited txts, 1GB data and hopefully £30 cashback via Quidco. From MobilePhonesDirect.
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