Huawei Sonic Unlocked Android 2.3, 3.5" Smartphone $138 (was $188) @ DSE
This was posted 10 months 29 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal
The unlocked Huawei Sonic runs Android 2.3 operating system and is powered by a 600MHz processor. It may be a low cost Android handset, but it sacrifices very little on features, with a 3.5" capacitive touch screen, 3.2 mega pixel camera, WiFi connectivity, GPS and microSDHC card slot.
Main Features
Android 2.3 Touch screen 3G phone
Display: 3.5", HVGA capacitive Touchscreen, 320x480
600MHz CPU
3.2 MP Camera
GPS
Bluetooth
Expandable Memory
FM Radio
WLAN
Battery: 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery
Standby time: up to 400 hours
Talk time: up to 6 hours
The question is whether the $45 Lg Optimus Spirit is better than this phone and 3 times cheaper.
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/68542
I got this phone a year ago for $188, a $50 discount is nothing for a years time.
This is not a deal.
yes i agree that the Lg Optimus Spirit is better than this phone is better and cheaper. xDEFiNE how do you get it for $45? i paid $49.50 yesterday from Bilos with my flybuys card. I called many Coles but they were all sold out. If anyone still anyone today is the last day try and call Bi Lo's as they still have a few left. The staff on the phone mention that this model is being replaced soon as they received internal notice. I couldn't get any more info so i'm not going to open the box yet as i have 30 days to return it. Anyone know the price and specs of the new model replacing the Lg Optimus Spirit ? i think you need to activate the sim number located on the outside of the box to get the 1000 flybuy points? now i just need to find a free or very cheap way to unlock it. has anyone tried calling Telstra telling them they are going overseas on holidays to get a free unlock code?
AnophthalmiaCervidae on 22/07/2012 - 13:10 ¶Unlocked mine with an unlock code purchased from eBay, cost less than $1.
maverickjohn on 22/07/2012 - 08:11 ¶The y200 is next g compatible and is clocked at 800mhz instead of 600, so its better in more ways than one
- maverickjohn on 22/07/2012 - 08:01 ¶
The huawei ascend g300 is actually $152 and kicks the crap out of this one.
http://shop.vodafone.com.au/mobile-details/buy-huawei-g300?f...- maverickjohn on 22/07/2012 - 21:01 ¶
What?
It is prepaid, its locked to the carrier but can be unlocked, you are not obligated to remain with the one offering the phone to you.
The old LG Optimus One has similar specs (slightly better actually) and is around $100 unlocked.
http://www.uniquemobiles.com.au/lg-optimus-one-p500-black
I think this is a good deal because most of the new low-mid end phones coming out are all 850mhz - very limited choices for those of us who need 900mhz/2100mhz. Yes it would be great to try a Y200 or G300 but not possible for anyone needing the 900mhz/2100mhz bands. So this one, for $138 unlocked is a pretty good option for those of us looking for low/medium end Android phones.
+1 voteYes, agree with ITveteran. My daughter had trouble with her phone under warrantry and could not get warrantry service from Huawei. Promised pick ups and contact by courier, never eventuated. Emails never got response. Then trying to contact them via phone for follow found me getting cut off after 1 hour + on hold. So took it to DSE who exchanged the phone to a Samsung. Thank God! So unless customer service has improved dramatically, AVOID!
+6 votesNine months since the Acer Liquid MT, with 480x800, and still no Android bargain has come close.
shenlong73 on 23/07/2012 - 20:19 ¶Terrible phone. I had one of these and the lag was unbearable. Don't attempt to use Skype on it. You get what you pay for which is why I got an SGS3
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Question is whether its better than the newer Huawei Y200, with the same specs (potentially poorer battery life?) at the same price:
http://dicksmith.com.au/product/EM5101/huawei-ascend-y200-un...