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

Danepak

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?

Callumcafc

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

Thanks guys! Much appreciated. Very very keen on the Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4G.

Stu_of_Kunming

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

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

Danepak

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

I just got a Huawei Nova. Design feels premium, very happy with it but camera is probably just good rather than great.

The_President

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

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

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

cafcdave123

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

Stu_of_Kunming

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

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

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

Danepak

buckshee said:

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

She hates Apple gear.

Danepak

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.