Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Optus branded/stock but unlocked. Considering $599 is a mid-range type of price, the specs (battery in particular) are really good, I think. Plenty of stock in SA it seems, hopefully same elsewhere.
Edit - just letting you all know the only Optus app pre-installed on the phone is MyOptus, which can be uninstalled. The phone also updates to EMUI 10.
Same question too.
Correct - go the Umidigi Power3 (Brand new and 50% more battery) and keep $393 for other bills
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000409487646.html?spm=a2g0s…
Much slower charging, no local warranty (if any), 4GB vs 6GB of RAM, lower-res screen that's IPS vs OLED in the Huawei, much worse CPU, no waterproofing…the list goes on. Not in the same league unfortunately.
@donnot: You're completely correct. But it's got it on battery power and it's a nice enough mid-range phone. Who drops their phone in the pool anyway? At this price just buy another.
Buying big name brands and looking for value for money is like herding cats.
I checked and their most expensive model has the OLED for $370 and is 6GB / 256GB config but still no waterproofing and warranty as you point out. Been buying straight from China for over 5 years and have learnt the biggest pitfall is battery and type A USB connector longevity. The advent of larger batteries and Type C makes them a no-brainer unless you're just a keeping up with the Joneses IMHO.
@[Deactivated]: Sorry, I read your comment as if it costed $393 rather than saving 393. Much more reasonable at that price! Though, I'd probably still pick a local Oppo A52 over that.
@donnot: Okay, now I'm feeling less happy. The Oppo has many advantages over dealing with China for similar money + a Snapdragon CPU and 2 year warranty!!!!! But I try to stay in the $180-$250 zone and still reckon I can squeeze more out of China for those dollars. Less thanks to Malcolm / Harvey and their GST….
the phone itself is brand new! :P
Well you have to consider, if you saw a Galaxy S9 for $599 it would be a good price. Pixel 3a is roughly two years old I believe(?) and not as good spec-wise but starts at $649. Each to their own but for these types of specs which are more than enough for myself and assuming many others, $599 is excellent value.
Wouldn't it be more reasonable comparing the specs to other phones available in this price range?
anywhere selling a dual sim that I could try price match?
Best camera at this price range?
How is low light?
Selfie sucks I read.
The camera is still one of the best smart phone cameras there is. Night shots are great.
Yes, selfie is ass and video isn't great either.
What would be (if any) noticeable down side going from this phone from a samsung s8? I can see no headphone jack (but USB-C headphones provided). I'm just trying to work out if I shift to this Huawei and will I say…"AHHHH, it doesn't do [insert function]"…thanks in advance!
I came from an S8+ before this - battery was a massive improvement, phone was much faster and camera was a noticeable upgrade. Only thing I can think of that I missed was Google Daydream VR support, but I didn't use it much…
This is faster than the S8. It does everything the S8 does, but better (except SD card slot - it uses a Nano card which are more expensive).
when does this end?
I just bought this to upgrade my Galaxy S8. It's definitely a lot better. The screen looks better, camera is better. More importantly there's no lag when I type in Messenger etc. I didn't realise there was a delay when I was typing on my S8. I must have gotten used to it.
do you know when does this price end?
I assume when they clear all their old stock.
Thanks. Bought one. The specs on this phone are still quite good and comparable to high end devices. I reckon its better to buy last years flagship top end model rather than a 2020 midranger.
Darn, no stock at my local HN. Delivery is $15 now.
I had it delivered for $5.95 in two business days in Melbourne.
I'm in sydney, probably that's why. I kept hesitating and delivery went up. How's the phone? Any green tinge on screen?
A lot of great feedback here but $599 for a 2 year old phone….is it just me or is it a bit too much for its age?