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Samsung Galaxy A20 - $159 (Vodafone Prepaid and Includes $30 Prepaid Starter Pack) @ BIG W

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GCSteve on 12/08/2019 - 22:14 bigw.com.au (6933 clicks)
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Vodafone Prepaid Samsung A20 handset.
Includes Vodafone $30 Starter pack
Handset is locked to the Vodafone network.
$50 to unlock via vodafone.com.au/unlock
Good price compared buying $276 unlocked at Officeworks

Display - Large 6.4" HD+ Super AMOLED Display
Dual Rear Camera (13MP+5MP)
8MP Front Camera
4000 mAh battery

Advertised in the BigW catalogue page 7

Update: 23-Aug-2019 Some stores are showing stock again

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      • guptsur on 13/08/2019 - 15:46

        Thanks for the reply Neoika. But are you saying that from experience ?

        Thank you.

        • Alan Laz on 16/08/2019 - 11:35
          +1

          Ill add to that by confirming that every Voda handset i have owned - more than 10 - have worked on Kogan / Lebara

          Main issue is that this phone is sold out.

    • figarow on 14/08/2019 - 16:37

      I too would like to know this I'm a light user and the $14.90 3GB plan by Lebara is perfect for me.

    • figarow on 15/08/2019 - 08:15
      -1

      Just called Lebara answer is no.

  • jackthefrost on 13/08/2019 - 14:34

    does this work with amaysim?

    • Neoika on 13/08/2019 - 14:48
      +1

      Obviously no.

  • rebel77 on 13/08/2019 - 15:44
    +1

    Would this be better than S7 ?

    • Arcticfox on 14/08/2019 - 00:30
      +3

      I own an S7 edge and would say yes mainly because:
      - Much bigger screen (if that matters to you)
      - Android one UI (frikken love this)

      But I will miss these things that the A20 doesn't have that my S7E does:
      - Water resistance
      - Much better camera

      I got an A20 for my mother to replace her currently dying phone. My partner and I had a play with it for a few days before handing it over and were so impressed, my partner now wants one to replace her own S7.

      If Samsung made android one available for our S7s, I think it would make them amazing again.
      Which is probably why they won't…

      • rebel77 on 14/08/2019 - 09:53

        Thanks, that really helps.

      • x d on 14/08/2019 - 10:55

        Interesting. I'm still rocking my s7e. It's battery life is still great. It's my travel camera as night shots are quite good and I rarely pull out my slr any more.

        One thing is that I can't have in phones nowadays is wireless charging. It's at home and in my car and at this price I would be amazed that this had it.

        • bargainshooter on 14/08/2019 - 12:14

          My s7e battery life sucks. Doesn't manage an entire day. Is yours stripped bare of any apps?

          Given it's EOL for samsung I'm considering rooting it.

          • rebel77 on 15/08/2019 - 09:45

            @bargainshooter: Yeah same, my S7 battery isn't great but then I've probably got apps running in the background all the time.

    • tempura on 14/08/2019 - 13:07
      -1

      no way … understood that it's a later release but S7 was a flagship; i hardly believe that A20 beat S7.

      • greatlamp on 15/08/2019 - 09:37

        It may have better software but it doesn't have better hardware.

    • donnot on 15/08/2019 - 10:08

      Definitely not - the display resolution is very low in comparison (text looks noticeably jagged), performance won't be anywhere close (probably <1/2 the speed of my old S8, which was about as fast as the S7), less RAM, far worse camera and plasticky design.

      By no means is the A20 a bad phone - it's an absolute steal for under $200, but it certainly isn't a flagship.

      • Ronnnie on 15/08/2019 - 13:25
        +3

        It's going to be worse at certain things but better at others. Like battery life should be better on the A20. It's a silly comparison though. This is basically one of the lowest end current generation phones. Yes low end hardware has improved considerably, but it still going to be full of compromises in order to sell at this sub $250 price. The s7 was a $1000 phone.

        It's amazing though how many previous generation flagship features have managed to get on a phone at this price point.

        -super amoled screen
        -fingerprint scanner/face unlock
        -fast charging
        -nfc
        -wide angle camera (these weren't even common a generation ago)

        The great thing about this phone is despite its cheapness the SoC uses newer generation cpu cores which are faster than the cores found in flagships from snapdragon 810 era, but considerably a step up from anything that use to sell locally at $200. So the performance is more than adequate for people who don't do anything like 3d gaming. Because the screen resolution so low it helps with performance and battery life. Really I think Samsung nailed it at this price point.

        • donnot on 15/08/2019 - 13:36
          +1

          I completely agree - at this price point, getting an AMOLED display, wide-angle camera, NFC and insane battery life for under $200 is unbelievable.

          Just trying to make the point that if you're coming from - and used to - a flagship such as the S6/7 and newer, you won't be happy with the performance, camera, display and build quality as that's what you're paying for in a flagship.

  • gingerscale on 13/08/2019 - 16:53

    Does this work with a Kogan Sim?

  • Godric on 13/08/2019 - 18:57

    This would fit a worthy substitute to your main phone for occasions you'd rather not carry your main

  • XoiThit on 14/08/2019 - 11:23

    Can anyone confirm if it supports B28 (700MHz LTE) ?

    • hawkeye93 on 14/08/2019 - 12:51

      Definitely since it’s Aus stock.

  • figarow on 14/08/2019 - 15:42

    Will I notice any coverage issues with Vodafone in sunshine and fraser coast? Currently with Amaysim and they are good.

  • Noire on 14/08/2019 - 16:42

    Didn't someone in the past mention "recharge at least once a month for 3 months, they unlock it for free." not sure if that still applies now.

  • Warlock on 14/08/2019 - 17:40

    Can anyone post the catalogue being referred to?

  • dealhunting007 on 15/08/2019 - 05:30

    Thanks. Ordered just now.

  • tempura on 15/08/2019 - 05:36

    can i use the starter pack to recharge MyCredit?

    • ashftc on 15/08/2019 - 09:20

      I don’t think so. Credit is in the sim with a new number

  • Xtreamdoze on 15/08/2019 - 08:17
    +5

    Got one…. Buy $200 wish gift card first and save $10. I paid with wish card plus free delivery. Bargain….

    • uzz30 on 15/08/2019 - 11:18
      +2

      Sorry, how do you save $10 on $200 card? Is that an in store offer? Couldn't find an OzBargain listing for that.

      • hawkeye93 on 15/08/2019 - 11:21
        +4

        5% discount if purchase through Cashrewards

        • Xtreamdoze on 16/08/2019 - 06:14
          +1

          Yes i did from shopback app. Sorry i forgot to mention that.

  • SAL12 on 15/08/2019 - 08:47
    +1

    no stock now

    • uggugg on 15/08/2019 - 08:49
      +1

      No more delivery stock but some stores still have pick up stock.

  • toughen on 15/08/2019 - 09:13
    -5

    Surprised to be reading a lot of positive comments about this phone here… I used it for a week and, while physically it looks and feels premium, I found the android image to be really really buggy throughout and the camera to be worse than my J5 Pro. It had the latest updates applied and this was only about a month ago.

    YMMV

    • Vavoom on 15/08/2019 - 09:38
      +6

      I'd say this phone isn't for your hardcore iPhone XS/Galaxy Note 10 instagram millennial who wants the best screen and camera. I bought it for my mum as all she needs is something to play games on and take some basic photos. And at $159, it's basically a steal for something with a big screen that can do most things.

    • OzBurger on 16/08/2019 - 08:57

      What do you expect for $159? This is 2-3x better than anything in the sub $100 price range. Yet you need to get to the $300 price range to find something significantly better. This is at a perfect sweet spot for price / performance.

      Though I should have bought a gift card first…. sigh….

  • ashftc on 15/08/2019 - 09:19

    Thanks OP. Managed to get for family. Anyone know what colour will it be? I am assuming black?

    • Noire on 15/08/2019 - 11:47
      +2

      It's black.

      • ashftc on 15/08/2019 - 11:49

        Thank you.

  • bardlee on 15/08/2019 - 09:25
    +2

    I'm still on the TPG (Vodafone) $1 a month (pay as you go plan) so good for me. For the last 7 years I've averaged about $4 a month on calls and texts.

  • m1108 on 15/08/2019 - 09:30

    Big w also have the a50 on special for $446 and unlocked

  • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2019 - 09:34

    Purchased online a few hours' ago for pickup, so hopefully there will be stock and order honoured. This phone is for my wife when I return to the EU, but I've maintained a cheapie Vodaphone prepaid plan for some years so I'm going to give the "I'm a valuable Vodaphone customer, please unlock my new phone for free" line a try.

  • hawkeye93 on 15/08/2019 - 09:43
    +2

    You guys can price match on BigW ebay store and that will include 5% price beat as well. Remember to use an eBay Plus account to get free shipping.

    • cestmoisuraj on 15/08/2019 - 10:31

      worked for me

    • rokufan on 15/08/2019 - 11:42

      How did you do this? I don't expect Big W to respond quickly to a request via eBay messages - and this phone is selling quickly.

      • shro on 15/08/2019 - 12:46
        +1

        Phurcase first, then live chat with ebay for price guarantee.

        • rokufan on 15/08/2019 - 13:06

          Is this what you are referring to? https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/435905

          • shro on 15/08/2019 - 13:34
            +3

            @rokufan: Yes. Since Big w ebay price has been updated to $159, price guarantee is no longer available. However you can use promo code pineapple and purchase at $149.

            • rokufan on 15/08/2019 - 13:37

              @shro: Thanks. I didn't know about the eBay price guarantee, good to know for future purchases.

  • FeckinBargain on 15/08/2019 - 09:56

    No stock already on a new to market phone. Get it together big W - catalogue shows offer valid until 1st Sept. No preorder available?

    • lomie on 15/08/2019 - 16:56

      The term you are looking for is "raincheck". Ask in store. They may be able to help you out.

  • Boosher on 15/08/2019 - 09:58

    seems to be sold out :(

  • ashftc on 15/08/2019 - 10:02

    Big W Blacktown NSW is showing some stock. Possibly pick up only. If someone's interested.

  • xyron on 15/08/2019 - 10:13

    Unsurprisingly, no stock at all near me (inner west Melbourne).

  • Yankyviking on 15/08/2019 - 10:31

    Will this work overseas if the overseas sim is also from Vodafone?

  • Traveller107 on 15/08/2019 - 10:42

    Seems to have sold out online and in stores all around me. Managed to grab the last one first thing in the morning.
    The bloke at Big W said people had been calling all morning to check stock and many came in right at opening time to grab one. He said their store was sold out by 8:30am!

    • ashftc on 15/08/2019 - 11:21
      +1

      I bought 6 am online. Glad I did that first thing when I woke up.

  • AssociatedRCB @ BIG W on 15/08/2019 - 11:53
    +1

    Last one ordered from Melbourne yayy

  • garmel on 15/08/2019 - 13:01
    +4

    Had a Big W online chat. Rep said this phone is classified as a 'ranged' item and will be restocked.

  • Itachi99 on 15/08/2019 - 13:49
    +1

    Bought the last one in ringwood (vic) an hour ago. Stocks extremely limited

    • hawktalk on 16/08/2019 - 00:39

      I picked one up for a friend in the morning. Great stuff!

  • aboutconfig on 15/08/2019 - 14:25
    +1

    Well last night there are plenty of stock while price is $189 on eBay, and the sold quantity is 77. When the price lowered, all the stocks are gone and the sold quantity is still 77. Bad move Big W.

    • hawkeye93 on 15/08/2019 - 14:54
      +1

      They purchased when the price was still 199 and did the price beat through live chat. So all gone before the price was lowered.

      • aboutconfig on 15/08/2019 - 15:19

        missed the bus…

      • bibimbap on 15/08/2019 - 15:54

        Can you price beat even though it's out of stock On the store?

        • hawkeye93 on 15/08/2019 - 16:33

          U mean on BigW website? YMMV. It depends on the eBay rep in the live chat.

  • garmel on 15/08/2019 - 15:56
    +1

    BACK IN STOCK for home delivery!!! Just ordered one.

  • bsod on 15/08/2019 - 17:32

    Just received an email that my pick up order was cancelled, no stock available for delivery or pickup. Not the best ordering experience :/

    • rokufan on 15/08/2019 - 17:33

      What time did you place your order?

      • bsod on 15/08/2019 - 17:35

        12:48 - order was at Carindale store in QLD. Their site said they had stock at time of order

        • rokufan on 15/08/2019 - 17:39

          I placed a click and collect order at 10:50am. Haven't received a cancellation. Was planning to collect tomorrow.

          They do seem to be getting more stock, so it may pay to be persistent.

          • bsod on 15/08/2019 - 17:49

            @rokufan: Cool thanks - will keep an eye out

    • Arcticfox on 15/08/2019 - 17:36
      +1

      Relax… they will get more stock before the sale ends September 1st.
      Just chill and remember its just a budget phone… not the deal of the century or anything.

  • dunker56 on 15/08/2019 - 18:49

    Would this not be better?

    https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nokia-6-2018-TA-1043-4GB-64GB-Du…

    • hawkeye93 on 15/08/2019 - 18:59

      Only 1 year of warranty. Many people would rather buy Aus stock.

      • dunker56 on 15/08/2019 - 19:06

        My experience of warranty issues within Aus is pretty bad anyway, no consumer rights, too much grey area with 'minor and major' fault disputes, pathetic really. 2yr warranty that means very little and usually redirected to manufacturer always rather than seller. $200… worth a punt if you ask me if the ebay seller is reputable.

    • GCSteve on 15/08/2019 - 19:00

      That may have the other 700MHz band instead of B28

      • dunker56 on 15/08/2019 - 19:04

        There's a different one? O.o

      • dunker56 on 16/08/2019 - 07:32

        Anyway to find out? I'm not imagining many retailers will list 700MHz (B28) on the product?

        Other than this issue the Nokia seems to be the better deal (once you unlock the A20), spec for spec it blows it away, better PPI as well (almost twice!?). And they end up the same price (once unlocked).

        The only thing I can see the A20 has going for it is that's it's local Aus stock.

        • GCSteve on 16/08/2019 - 08:09
          +1

          Your first Nokia TA-1043 link listed B20 but not B28 and only use the ambiguous 700 which could exclude B28.

          Sometimes people assume 700 = B28 and don't find out until experiencing coverage issues.

          Searched Nokia.com for TA-1043 and got no results so don't know where you could easily find a reliable source.

  • bibimbap on 15/08/2019 - 20:33

    Does the phone comes with screen protector or a case?

    • vince088 on 15/08/2019 - 21:02
      +2

      no, just cable and charger

      • OzBurger on 16/08/2019 - 08:59

        Can confirm, not even earbuds.
        But does have a 3.5mm jack!

  • vince088 on 15/08/2019 - 21:01

    Just bought this today. the A20 connnecting to my Wifi the max speed i can get is 72Mbps.

    My own phone and other devices connect to my wifi with network speed of 870Mbps

    I wanna know anyone with a A20 joined to wifi, please see if im the only one seeing a hard capped speed of 72Mbps

    or do i have a dud unit

    • GCSteve on 15/08/2019 - 21:14
      +1

      It only has the 2.4GHz WiFi band so pretty basic in that area.

      • vince088 on 15/08/2019 - 21:43
        +1

        2.4Ghz should be able to get 130Mbps, my older devices are showing that speed

        for 72Mpbs it must be a really crap wifi chip or mine is a dud

  • tshepherd on 15/08/2019 - 22:03
    +20

    Picked this up in-store today (Woden, ACT) as a backup for my S10. Last one there, was told that they were expecting more in a few days time.

    Easy unlock, took all of 5 minutes using the Samsung USB Unlock Tool which cost 3 GBP (about $5). Works fine with Telstra and Amaysim SIMs.

    Sure, it's not a flagship phone. But, for regular, day-to-day use, the price is good value for the features and specifications.

    • No ONE on 15/08/2019 - 22:26
      +1

      Samsung USB Unlock Tool (fonefunshop.com)

      Thanks for the tip. Would wait for more stock and if many users confirm, this would be fantastic.

      • Warlock on 16/08/2019 - 07:32
        +4

        That is correct! Did mine last night, now works on Optus and Telstra

    • urluv4u on 15/08/2019 - 22:42

      Thanks for the recommendation :)

      • tshepherd on 15/08/2019 - 22:44
        +7

        Have tested with a Telstra prepaid SIM, an Aldi (Telstra network SIM), an Amaysim (Optus network) SIM, and a T-Mobile Roaming SIM from Germany. All work ok, have made calls from each of them. And, of course, works with the Vodafone SIM.

        • urluv4u on 15/08/2019 - 22:47

          Legend! I just have to wait for the stock then :)

    • slowFTL on 15/08/2019 - 22:50

      This is great! Thanks!

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