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Should I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 fixed or replace with a cheap Chinese Android?

Danepak
Danepak Posts: 1,628
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Wifey's Galaxy S5 has got a cracked LCD.
It will cost NZ$220 to have fixed.
I can get a new Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4G for NZ$175.
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_625024.html?wid=4

What should I do?
Wife just wants a reliable phone, not slow and with a great camera.
As the Galaxy S5 is from 2014, I'm just wondering if a newer Chinese Android would be the move forward, if we're looking at the same price range?

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  • Callumcafc
    Callumcafc Posts: 63,763
    edited August 2017
    Don't think it's worth spending that amount of money on fixing a phone released in 2014, especially when you could buy a brand new one for only a small amount more than it will cost to fix the screen.

    Even if you don't end up with a Xiaomi, I would definitely suggest checking out some of the newer chinese models. They're a lot more reliable than many people think and have some impressive camera and processor specs, comparable to well known Samsung/Sony models.

    Other names to check out would be OnePlus, Honor, Huawei... I'm sure people will have others in mind as well.
  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,628
    Thanks guys! Much appreciated. Very very keen on the Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4G.
  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,117
    I have the Redmi 4x, it's a really, really nice phone, especially for the price.

    I've been using XiaoMi's for years, their Android software is really good and I'm not sure you'll find a better camera in the price range.
  • CAFCsayer
    CAFCsayer Posts: 10,223
    I've got the Xaomi Note 4... It's really good, but the OnePlus phones are different gravy
  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,628
    CAFCsayer said:

    I've got the Xaomi Note 4... It's really good, but the OnePlus phones are different gravy

    I bet the OnePlus is great, but it's also at a completely different price point.
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,484
    I just got a Huawei Nova. Design feels premium, very happy with it but camera is probably just good rather than great.
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    I got a Samsung J5 last month - and its rubbish. It has a mind of its own, plays random noises - drops into random apps, and even answering the phone is problematic.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,559
    The_President said:

    I got a Samsung J5 last month - and its rubbish. It has a mind of its own, plays random noises - drops into random apps, and even answering the phone is problematic.

    funny as both my wife and I got one a few months ago and no problems at all, think it's very good for the price we paid. sounds like you have a dud, I'd go back to the retailer with it.

  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    The_President said:

    I got a Samsung J5 last month - and its rubbish. It has a mind of its own, plays random noises - drops into random apps, and even answering the phone is problematic.

    I think that's probably somebody trying to call you :wink:
  • cafcdave123
    cafcdave123 Posts: 11,491
    Danepak said:

    Wifey's Galaxy S5 has got a cracked LCD.
    It will cost NZ$220 to have fixed.
    I can get a new Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4G for NZ$175.
    http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_625024.html?wid=4

    What should I do?
    Wife just wants a reliable phone, not slow and with a great camera.
    As the Galaxy S5 is from 2014, I'm just wondering if a newer Chinese Android would be the move forward, if we're looking at the same price range?

    order a new screen and fix it yourself, absolute piece of piss to do on a galaxy
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  • Stu_of_Kunming
    Stu_of_Kunming Posts: 17,117
    FYI, if you do get a XiaoMi, I'd get a screen protector (they cost about a quid here) as the screens are not the most durable!
  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,628
    edited August 2017
    Stu_of_Kunming said:

    FYI, if you do get a XiaoMi, I'd get a screen protector (they cost about a quid here) as the screens are not the most durable!

    Ordered the phone yesterday. Wifey wants a purse for the phone. Will get her the screen protector too.
  • buckshee
    buckshee Posts: 7,867
    Mate you should've waited and got her the new iPhone , she deserves it . ;)
  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,628
    buckshee said:

    Mate you should've waited and got her the new iPhone , she deserves it . ;)

    She hates Apple gear.
  • Danepak
    Danepak Posts: 1,628
    I'm well impressed with the phone. And for 94 quid, it's a steal.
    I would consider getting one myself, when my Galaxy S7 dies one day.

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