which android phone? Xiaomi vs Lenovo

kefan77 · 26 Feb 2018 at 20:03

I'll start with saying I own Galaxy S8, so not looking for a flagship.

I want secondary android phone that is nice to use, has decent specs, light skin if any and is dualsim.

I decided and ordered Xiaomi A1. The Moto G5S Plus was at decent price from Amazon, so went for it too.
Now have 2 sealed phones here and can't decide which one to keep and which one to send back.

+ for A1 are
4GB RAM
Android One (faster updates?)
USB C (can use same cable as S8)
was a bit cheaper at 175 EUR

- for A1 are
doubtful warranty (eGlobalcentral)
camera not great

+ for G5S Plus are
Better camera
comes from Amazon, so good aftersales service
tad smaller

- for G5S Plus are
was bit more expensive at 190 EUR
micro USB

which one would you return and why?

4K8KW10 · 26 Feb 2018 at 20:18

I would rather take one of the following:

VKworld S8 4G Phablet
Vernee Mix 2 4G Phablet
HOMTOM S9 Plus 4G Phablet
UMIDIGI Crystal 4G Phablet 4GB RAM Version
DOOGEE Mix (2)

kefan77 · 26 Feb 2018 at 20:20

I should have mentioned I only buy mainstream brands.
and not looking for any other apart from those 2 anyway.

4K8KW10 · 26 Feb 2018 at 20:24

kefan77 said:
I should have mentioned I only buy mainstream brands.
and not looking for any other apart from those 2 anyway.

I know that the choice for a phone is extremely personal but all of the mentioned by me phones are extremely decent:

silverblack · 26 Feb 2018 at 20:54

I would keep the Moto for the warranty very similar specced phones.

Dreadi · 26 Feb 2018 at 20:59

When I send the wife's G5 back, I doubt I'll touch another Moto again....and it's only just received it's first ever system update since January 2017 and I'm thinking of getting her the A1 cus dual cameras and 4gb/64gig

kefan77 · 26 Feb 2018 at 22:10

G5 has slow SoC, wouldn't touch it.
Just realized G5S Plus does not even have Oreo out yet, so 99% decided to keep Xiaomi now.

mrgubby · 26 Feb 2018 at 22:45

My son is loving his MiA1

silverblack · 26 Feb 2018 at 23:59

kefan77 said:
G5 has slow SoC, wouldn't touch it.
Just realized G5S Plus does not even have Oreo out yet, so 99% decided to keep Xiaomi now.

I wouldn't worry about that i've just went from Nougat to Oreo on my OP5T and notice zero difference.

kefan77 · 1 Mar 2018 at 23:00

so Moto is on the way back, keeping the Xiaomi.

Ben Cole · 29 Mar 2018 at 14:03

kefan77 said:
so Moto is on the way back, keeping the Xiaomi.

How are you finding the A1 @kefan77 ?

I’ve had one for a week or so and I’m blown away by it. So much nicer to use than the S8 I sold.

I do miss the camera on the S8 and it’s one handed usability but otherwise extremely happy. This will not stop me buying a new phone soon though...LOL

booyaka · 29 Mar 2018 at 14:14

why a 2nd phone - kind of lost on why anyone needs a 2nd phone?

Sp00n · 29 Mar 2018 at 14:16

booyaka said:
why a 2nd phone - kind of lost on why anyone needs a 2nd phone?

You don't deal on your personal phone fam

Ben Cole · 29 Mar 2018 at 14:37

booyaka said:
why a 2nd phone - kind of lost on why anyone needs a 2nd phone?

For me it's not "need" it's "want". I like tech stuff so I buy tech stuff. I don't need an iPad but I have one.

krooton · 29 Mar 2018 at 16:24

booyaka said:
why a 2nd phone - kind of lost on why anyone needs a 2nd phone?

While my main phone is farming xp in Kings Raid, I can still browse/youtube/whatever on my weaker phone

kefan77 · 1 Apr 2018 at 10:58

Why 2nd phone? Because multiple sims and i can also use it as hotspot while traveling etc.

I quite like it. The biggest problem with xiaomi phones is always the awful miui. A1 got oreo even before my s8...
It's a bit more difficult to hold becase it's wider than s8, but not a dealbreaker obviously.
Battery life is solid. Biggest downside is camera but since i'm not planning on using it, no issue there.
Overall i would recommend. On a side note i think moto still does not have oreo. I think i made a good choice.

memyselfandi · 1 Apr 2018 at 11:25

I'd go with a Xiaomi ... but I wouldn't necessarily get the A1.