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Vodafone Nokia 3 + $40 Starter Pack - $44.75 @ Coles

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rubenotho on 23/08/2019 - 13:39 devices.vodafone.com.au (3359 clicks)
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This price looks interesting:
A prepaid mobile phone Vodafone Nokia 3 for $44.75 @ Coles
Including a $40.00 Prepaid Starter Pack.
I saw it in the Coles store in Asquith, NSW.

Update:
On activation, the included $40 Combo Plus pack has the following:
Data: 20 GB
Standard national calls, SMS & MMS: Unlimited
International minutes to selected countries: 100
International minutes to 20 selected countries: 500
International SMS: 50
Expiry: 35 days.

I have activated the Pack just for curiosity :)

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  • Trip on 23/08/2019 - 13:45

    What's the battery life like on these? Want to use it as a spotify/music player.

  • Tool on 23/08/2019 - 13:46
    +3

    Literally just bought this phone 30 mins ago from JB-Hifi at a 'special' discounted price of $130..

    Battery life I have researched is apparently not very good.

    Might try my local coles

    • Cave Fire on 23/08/2019 - 13:54

      Yeah, JB hifi had all their Nokia phones where on special a while back… Nokia 5 or 5.1 was $199…

      • uzz30 on 23/08/2019 - 16:42
        +1

        5.1 plus was $199. Pretty happy with the Nokia 5.1 plus once I worked out how to disable the Duraspeed background task killer which crippled it for me. Was not an easy task. Does lack NFC.

    • behindmyego on 23/08/2019 - 14:32
      +1

      cant you take it back and get a refund?

      • Tool on 23/08/2019 - 15:57
        +3

        Yes thats the plan. I will visit coles over the weekend and if they have the same phone for $100 less I will try return the one I bought today for a refund.

    • ratsackgamer on 23/08/2019 - 14:54

      Battery life wasn't amazing. However, I never thought it was 'bad'.
      Compared to my Samsung A20 though, yes it is bad.

    • tunzafun001 on 23/08/2019 - 15:38
      +2

      I updated mine to Oreo 8.1 (v4.43E). Select battery saver in the drop down menu. I think it stops notifications coming through as I physically need to open viber etc to see if anyone messages.

      The net result is the battery lasts me just over 2 days of regular calls and data. Which was better than my old Sony Experia.

  • albert22 on 23/08/2019 - 13:52

    is it Coles nationwide? might be a good back up phone for visitors

    • rubenotho on 23/08/2019 - 13:55
      +1

      I am not sure, but they have more than 10 available. I mean, the ones that are visible to the public.

      • StrayfireX on 23/08/2019 - 17:21
        +3

        2 left when I got there. 1 left now.

  • rubenotho on 23/08/2019 - 13:53
    +2

    According GSMArena, the Battery life Endurance rating is 53h

  • Cave Fire on 23/08/2019 - 13:56
    +2

    Credit lasts for a long time compared to other companies. People have also reported problems with voice calling, can be resolved by turning off 4g over LTE in network settings.

    • tunzafun001 on 23/08/2019 - 15:43

      This is the part I hate about the phone. You call me and they hang up as no voice comes through from you for the first 5 secs. I will try the 4g disable idea

      • Cave Fire on 23/08/2019 - 15:57
        +1

        just remembered… there's also a 3rd party voice volume app you can download. It automatically boosts the volume, turns out this was kind of an android setting to keep the volume low.

    • ozhunter68 on 23/08/2019 - 20:05

      "shadako" So every time you need to make a voice call you turn off 4G and revert to 3G instead or just turn data off altogether which should also work yeah?

      How do you go receiving calls with 4G on?

      • Cave Fire on 24/08/2019 - 00:45

        Sorry should have explained further.
        1. Fully update phone for best results.
        2. Settings-> Network -> Mobile Network -> Advanced -> Turn off the 4g over LTE or Enhanced 4G LTE setting. Not your 4g network.
        3. Download any Volume boost app, Android has it set lower in hardware settings

        • tunzafun001 on 24/08/2019 - 10:27

          I've turned off the LTE. This takes away any "robot" artefacts in phone calls. Jury is still out on the delayed connection element.

          Also, don't keep your wifi on. When you unlock sometimes the phone makes a full volume screech noise (especially with a few apps running). Phone seems to know the best times to do it (cafe, library, a plane, meetings).

  • batrarobin on 23/08/2019 - 13:58
    +2

    2GB RAM
    2630 mah Battery

    https://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_3-ampp-8572.php

  • newxr on 23/08/2019 - 14:04

    Able to unlock?

    • urbancartel on 23/08/2019 - 14:06

      $29 on eBay

      • isdnman on 23/08/2019 - 14:28
        +3

        $25 from Vodafone if the IMEI is older than 6 months.

      • tunzafun001 on 23/08/2019 - 15:44
        +1

        I found a person on ebay that did it for $9 about a month ago

        • ozhunter68 on 23/08/2019 - 19:57
          +1

          current active link would be very helpful if you have it.

          • tunzafun001 on 24/08/2019 - 10:30
            +2

            @ozhunter68: I couldn't find it on eBay.com.au, so might have been on .com site. Also, was advertised as a generic Nokia unlock. I messaged with the model number and they could do it. I would just search Nokia unlock, find the cheapest, ask the question.

  • behindmyego on 23/08/2019 - 14:31
    +1

    i bought this phone last year for my mum and she loves it.

  • behindmyego on 23/08/2019 - 14:33

    nokia 3 vs huawei y5?

    • tunzafun001 on 23/08/2019 - 15:44
      +4

      Nokia 3 has NFC, Y5 seems a better actual phone

    • econzune on 23/08/2019 - 16:31

      I am in the same boat. Bought both to choose after knowing which one is better. Do not need nfc. So Huawei?

      • ozhunter68 on 23/08/2019 - 19:59

        Did the Coles you went to have both these in stock, or did you have to hunt around multiple stores?

        • econzune on 23/08/2019 - 20:17
          +1

          They had both. 2 hours later nothing left.

    • bargaino on 23/08/2019 - 14:47
      +5

      The carrier-subsidised models (prepaid) NEVER have dual SIM.
      Cheapest will be ordering online from Asia.

    • StrayfireX on 23/08/2019 - 17:26
      +5

      Single SIM, had one since last year.

      Nokia 3 Dual SIM is 4G/2G, which in Australia might as well be single SIM.

  • bargaino on 23/08/2019 - 14:40
    +3

    Bugger me, it has Android Pie, NFC and Band-28!!!

    Bargain!

    • kehuehue on 23/08/2019 - 15:09

      argh! this or the Y5 2018. Latter has no NFC tho :(

      https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8572&idPhone2=9209#diff-,,*

    • tunzafun001 on 23/08/2019 - 15:45
      +1

      But can be a pig for making voice calls…which is really the main purpose. But yeah, its a bargain. I paid $89 and thought that was decent

  • kramkramkram on 23/08/2019 - 15:18

    Can we use this for Android Auto?

  • jdt1986 on 23/08/2019 - 16:01

    Was tempted to buy one of these for my Mum, who (like the rest of our family) is on Aldi Mobile. $44.75 for one of these (which has NFC, Android Pie AND LTE bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 and 40) is a steal…

    Unfortunately, the unlocking fee of $25 minimum, whether you do it through Vodafone or eBay, makes it a bit less of a deal.

    • bargaino on 23/08/2019 - 16:18
      +3

      Still very cheap. Anything else under $100 is probably junk with only 1GB.

      Try this for $15:

      ebay.com.au/itm/Unlock-Code-For-NOKIA-3-1-4G-E71-3310-LUMIA-800-610-735-N95-VODAFONE-AUSTRALIA/264409465975

  • sintro on 23/08/2019 - 16:26

    Should be able to get free unlock from Voda if u know someone on a voda plan.

  • barozgain on 23/08/2019 - 16:31

    Including a $40.00 Prepaid Started Pack

    does that mean the phone itself costs less than $5?

    • yaziyo on 23/08/2019 - 16:48
      +3

      Only if you would've paid $40 for a $40 Vodafone Prepaid starter pack.

    • rubenotho on 23/08/2019 - 17:10
      +1

      The $40 started pack is already included.

      You get included on activation, without any extra payment the following:
      $40 Combo Plus Including:
      Data: 20 GB
      Standard national calls, SMS & MMS: Unlimited
      International minutes to selected countries: 100
      International minutes to 20 selected countries: 500
      International SMS: 50
      Expiry: 35 days.

      I have activated the Pack just for curiosity :)

    • ozhunter68 on 23/08/2019 - 20:11

      "barozgain" As the $40 prepaid starter packs are often on sale for $20, or $30 for $10 it's worth say $10-$20 for most Ozbargainers. Still good as it makes package dirt cheap if you can use Voda for 35 days or more.

  • Yorkshire-Man on 23/08/2019 - 16:33
    +2

    I use one of these as a travel phone. For the price it's incredible value. Bit slow, camera sucks but overall, at this peice, a bargain

    • rubenotho on 23/08/2019 - 17:21

      That is my idea too ;)

  • MrBillions on 23/08/2019 - 16:49

    Locked to Voda I presume?

  • ash79 on 23/08/2019 - 20:15

    Does it work with Kogan SIM? Did anyone try yet?

    • io on 23/08/2019 - 20:38
      +3

      Yes works with Kogan.

      • dddddog on 25/08/2019 - 13:30

        So to clarify, it works with kogan WITHOUT unlocking?

        Thanks

  • Cave Fire on 24/08/2019 - 00:50

    … anyone find this at other Coles?

    • bargaino on 24/08/2019 - 02:07
      +1

      Yes, he had a rummage in the cupboard at my local, and found a couple.

      • SuperGeek on 24/08/2019 - 12:12

        Which store?

  • SuperGeek on 24/08/2019 - 08:40

    Does anyone in Perth know of stores with stock?

    • ozhunter68 on 24/08/2019 - 11:01

      manic who commented above seems to have got one from Perth somewhere and said there were a couple in the cupboard of a store, probably minus one at least now lol.

      Maybe ask him?

  • Shane34 on 24/08/2019 - 18:59

    Any idea if would work with Amaysim? Voda is optus network too right?

  • io on 24/08/2019 - 19:54

    Won't work with amaysim as that is Optus network.

  • colspooners on 25/08/2019 - 15:13

    Good phone. I found that the charging point became loose after about 6 months.

  • Helenn on 26/08/2019 - 20:07

    There are still 3 left at Fairfield if anyone is looking for this in Brisbane :)

  • Brit on 28/08/2019 - 04:58

    Anyone know of stores in WA with stock?

  • jfcee on 30/08/2019 - 13:54

    Still one left at Macquarie Park NSW if anyone is interested (I bought the other one yesterday)

    • tezza on 31/08/2019 - 14:32

      I bought one this morning from there so I’m assuming they are all gone. I didn’t really asked how many were left.

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