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Huawei Sonic Unlocked Android 2.3, 3.5" Smartphone $138 (was $188) @ DSE

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Huawei Sonic Unlocked Android 2.3, 3.5" Smartphone $138 (was $188) @ DSE
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sickre on 22/07/2012 - 07:17 dicksmith.com.au (241 clicks)

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
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  • sickre on 22/07/2012 - 07:19

    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…

    • ozb-442 on 22/07/2012 - 07:54

      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.

      • coolsteps on 22/07/2012 - 11:15

        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.

      • sickre on 22/07/2012 - 19:39

        Can you find an unlocked 3.5"+ smartphone for a lower price than this? As far as I know, no!

    • 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…

    • scud70 on 22/07/2012 - 16:23

      just a word of warning though, I've purchased this phone had it about a week and so far haven't had any luck finding someone who can unlock it, Voda at the moment wants $75 to unlock it …

      • fchis on 22/07/2012 - 16:43

        try ebay. saw unlock code less than 10 bucks overseas.

        • scud70 on 22/07/2012 - 16:52

          yeh was actually emailing a few of them to see if they could do it.. :)

      • maverickjohn on 22/07/2012 - 17:51

        Root the phone and its unlocked!

    • sickre on 22/07/2012 - 19:39

      You're comparing a prepaid phone, with subsidy from the carrier.

      • 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.

  • killergreely on 22/07/2012 - 08:25

    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

  • Cheeper on 22/07/2012 - 09:19

    Huawei Sonic @ $138 vs LG Optimus Spirit @ $49 @ Coles = No contest, no bargain.

    • snappy1234 on 22/07/2012 - 09:44

      LG deal ends TODAY 22nd…get a move on if you want one

  • judgeg on 22/07/2012 - 10:09

    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.

    • fchis on 22/07/2012 - 11:05

      I reckon the new low-mid is 1G mhz (price at $150, G300 for example) since quad core is the new higher end processor.

  • ITveteran on 22/07/2012 - 10:46
    +1

    Not to neg this deal for the price drop. But my experience with huawei x3 remind me
    to stay away from Huawei phones at least for next couple years.

  • buzymum20 on 22/07/2012 - 11:16
    +1

    Yes, 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!

  • bargaino on 22/07/2012 - 11:16
    +6

    Nine months since the Acer Liquid MT, with 480x800, and still no Android bargain has come close.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/53485

  • BoltThrower 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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