Argos stores nationwide free click and collect/ reserve
Been using this phone for 2 weeks now really good value for money and excellent battery life
Camera,sd card slot, dual sim, call recording, torch, mp3 player
In the box comes headphones usb charger and manual also has 2 year manufacture warranty and 12 month argos warranty
Calls are clear and simple to use
Uk spec phone with uk plugs
not no Chinese junk off ebay
Top comments
hukdbargain to solo12
14 Feb 1644#14
Cold for this comment.
hardstylemw
14 Feb 1617#13
Would make a good discrete "secret" phone. Wouldn't be very good for looking at the pics she sends you tho, so cold from me!
lukeyboi89
14 Feb 169#17
Perfect for all you wannabe drug dealers out there...
Just need to get a Citroën saxo with dark tints and a bad boy body kit to match.
solo12
14 Feb 168#15
Thank you
Latest comments (120)
Pab
26 Feb 161#120
Decent little dual-SIM phone. For anyone curious about battery life, I've had 10.5 days of standby on a charge which is actually a little better than the manufacturer specifies (and that's with 2 SIMs connected).
Update: Original post was made with battery at 2%, it actually went on to just over 12 days in the end so even better.
cimera
21 Feb 16#118
Is it 3g ?
solo12 to cimera
21 Feb 16#119
2g phone not three,3g compatible
dan_brownzemail
21 Feb 16#117
cold not a iPhone 7
maxmix
20 Feb 16#115
How good is the call recording on this ?
Will it work on 3 ?
maxmix
amour3k to maxmix
20 Feb 16#116
Its a 2G-Enabled Phone, so nope!. :-)
amour3k
18 Feb 16#114
I may be wrong but, isn't this the SAME Unlocked Dual-SIM Phone that CarPhoneWarehouse were selling for £20 a go just over 3.5 years ago?, or ..... (sod me!, how tine flies?, lol) :-)
prince7x
18 Feb 16#113
Not reading Lycamobile sim... Going back to Argos.
solo12
16 Feb 161#112
Please note this phone does not come with a mains charger - this is sold separately
Lol its £4.99 for the mains plug, nowadays we all have spares but someone elderly may not already have one
The Alba phones are actually made by Archos, a French multinational electronics company.
antismtc1
15 Feb 16#109
COLD, Argos is owned by Rothschild. Zionist thief's!
solo12
15 Feb 16#108
Return them easily *
solo12
15 Feb 16#107
Atleast you have a well reputable retailer to buy from and if you have any problems you know where to go, there are some terrible phones out there mostly on ebay and Chinese sites that take 15days to come to you and you cant return them without easily
simate
15 Feb 16#106
"not no Chinese junk off ebay"
Righto :laughing:
Alba products are more basic and cheaper than its sister brand, Bush, which manufactures more professional and more expensive products.
Most products are rebranded appliances made in China by indigenous Chinese companies.
Perfect for all you wannabe drug dealers out there...
Just need to get a Citroën saxo with dark tints and a bad boy body kit to match.
solo12 to lukeyboi89
14 Feb 16#20
Or just to make calls for work purposes and run 2 numbers on the same phone
this phone is no good for drug dealers it has a mobile tracking application lol
fish323 to lukeyboi89
15 Feb 16#88
Sounds like a confession
teggl97 to lukeyboi89
15 Feb 16#95
Cn u giv summore tips bruh? Lyk hw long b4 I burn dis n move on 2 da nxt fone???
Cheerz boi
mungler1 to lukeyboi89
15 Feb 161#105
Your a bit out of touch fella. They are using short term leased German motors these days. Try to keep up :wink:
androoski
15 Feb 16#101
Cold because HUKD is not about the deals, it's all about ME ME ME and my opinion.
Actually I voted hot, but some of these comments..... what has happened to HUKD these last few years :disappointed:
Besford to androoski
15 Feb 16#104
And it's half term too!
ezzer72
15 Feb 16#52
It wouldn't be quite as tragic if it didn't say ALBA in massive letters on the back - it's really not the kind of brand that you would want everyone to see whilst using it, therefore it's a cold from me.
Besford to ezzer72
15 Feb 161#103
Low self esteem! Stick to your £600 iPhone mate.
amour3k
15 Feb 16#100
HUKD truncated it somewhat?. :-(
Lol, it should be:
"Buy Alba Sim Free 2.8" Mobile Phone - Blue at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for SIM free phones.
It says 'manage two networks simultaneously' does this mean only one sim1 is active and you manually switch over to sim2 or! are both sims active at the same time and at any one time, both receive calls?
cb-uk
15 Feb 16#96
And, as the saying goes, there's nothing better than a nice Bush :smiley:
jjnet123
15 Feb 16#94
Its like being back 13 years into the past XD
Muig1972
15 Feb 16#93
Thanks for pointing that out, I was wondering who made it. It looks to be the same as an Archos F18, although the firmware is different:
You realise that around 95% of mobile phones sold in the UK are made in China.....even Samsung, Apple, Sony etc.......all simply branded Chinese junk..........:smile::D
My last 2 smartphones have been "Chinese Junk" & not even rebranded....do the same job (often better)than friends branded phones for 1/4 of the price
Most Argos brand (Alba/Bush) Android phones are rebranded Archos phones
solo12
14 Feb 164#9
If you are feeling lazy or dont have a local store near you can be bought for same price argos ebay free p&p
Just looked at it. Not free p&p. It's Click and Collect only
orubot
15 Feb 16#90
where did you get that information? it's not mentioned in the blurb nor does it seem likely it would have that built in - call recording features generally require 3rd party app downloads. if this did record calls natively, i'd buy one...
qwerty212
15 Feb 16#89
Seems expensive for such a basic phone.
bigpappa69
15 Feb 16#87
Someone has to do it: Not an IPhone, cold :smirk:
TBC15
15 Feb 161#86
Hot for this comment.
satkaar
15 Feb 16#85
You can't. You need to do it online.
blue2003
15 Feb 16#84
vote cold for sure
as there is no respect
singhy100
15 Feb 16#83
thanks been after a cheap duel sim phone for ages without having to buy airtime upfront
camaj
15 Feb 16#82
Better off getting a Nokia 250. I got one for £20 and it has around 30 days standby. This looks like a rebadged Nokia though, but not a 250
Muig1972
14 Feb 161#5
The specs say it runs Android- surely that's not right?
solo12 to Muig1972
14 Feb 16#6
Lol thats right its a mistake, i did tell the guy on the till he said it was a mistake but its still not corrected online
ansonuk to Muig1972
15 Feb 16#81
Report to Trading Standards
SPLE22
15 Feb 16#80
will this work in thailand???????
Blanco
15 Feb 16#79
Does this phone snap in half like you see so stereo-typically done in all these dramas these days? Just for the cool factor.
bigpappa
15 Feb 16#78
I need a dual sim feature phone with great battery life for the grand parents or a single sim but must be 3g.
Magnets
15 Feb 161#77
Buy it even if you don't need it!
Magnets
15 Feb 16#76
220 hours standby is awful for a 2g phone. Nokia 130 gets 864 hours.
Even if that is while using dual sim it's awful, but I bet that figure is with just 1 radio.
Kaz00ie
15 Feb 16#75
You can get the Nokia 215 for 12.99 from o2. The Nokia has a 30 day battery life.
OP - I ordered yesterday night and received it in the morning. Cracking! However there are no headphones in the box! Did you receive headphones with your order? If not, please amend the description accordingly.
solo12 to satkaar
15 Feb 16#68
I will check when I get home i only used the phone and didn't really bother checking anything else as I already had the same charger
solo12
15 Feb 161#67
Yeah I actually did benefit from your deal as I bought one lol
solo12
14 Feb 161#4
Any cold votes i would like to know why!
hukdbargain to solo12
14 Feb 1644#14
Cold for this comment.
bollybobinson to solo12
14 Feb 163#23
You would would you!
Gollywood to solo12
14 Feb 16#41
Bad move :neutral_face:
Rule one of posting a deal. NEVER ask why someone has voted cold. It guarantees a flurry of cold votes!!
DealJourno to solo12
15 Feb 161#49
I'll have my report on your desk by 2pm today.
WaftyCranker to solo12
15 Feb 161#64
Its the way you post em
Only kidding. Don't let it get to you. Its just the way it works round here. I posted a deal for a Samsung Galaxy J5 3 weeks ago from CPW and it got 52 degrees. It was posted again a week later and got 611 degrees. I have learnt to post so someone else gets some benefit and not for the sake of getting the deal going hot
amour3k
15 Feb 16#48
This phone has better specs than the Nokia 105 does? (& for wayyyyyy cheaper too!, lol), nice one OP. :-)
captainbeaky to amour3k
15 Feb 16#63
Nokia 105 has a much better battery which for these kind of "emergency" phones is probably more important that having a crappy camera. The Nokia can last up to 35 days on standby.
Good deal though - from a reputable retailer rather than some shady eBayer.
Bendown
15 Feb 16#46
I assume this will not work with a 3 card, as it is 3g
coventgamer to Bendown
15 Feb 16#47
it does
solo12 to Bendown
15 Feb 16#56
Three (3g) will not work in this its only 2g - bt,ee,tpo,voda,o2,lyca, giffgaff, life etc
allan1954 to Bendown
15 Feb 16#62
this phone 2g so 3 will not work.
steveblackman
15 Feb 16#61
I had no idea Argos made phones!!!!!
solo12
15 Feb 16#60
Any more rules?
ssc1
15 Feb 16#59
nice to see alba again.
Rickardo
15 Feb 16#58
Rule 2 of HUKD is to not question the logic (or lack therein) of voting.
bigpappa
14 Feb 16#33
Is there a dual sim 3g feature phone?
solo12 to bigpappa
14 Feb 16#38
I think argos have another one for £50 which is 3g compatible with dual sim also has android or try ebay but go for a well branded one like samsung j1 duos etc
corred1964 to bigpappa
15 Feb 16#57
Argos do both Android & Windows dual sim phones badged as BUSH.....always unlocked
if it is so functionless, why only 3 days battery??
solo12 to a2tmfk
15 Feb 16#55
As I mentioned before thats 3 days on my usage incoming outgoing calls all day if i was too leave it and not use it would last at least 7 days
HarryBeen
15 Feb 16#54
This is a very basic phone that has NO wifi and NO GPS and very low speed 2G data and most certainly not Android so no apps.
It's great for voice and SMS but not much more.
HB
chrissy1
15 Feb 16#53
Which model is it please?
othen
15 Feb 16#51
This looks like a perfectly good cell phone for a good price, so heat added. Looking at this makes me feel a little foolish for paying £500 for an iPhone. Ho hum.
bertiebasset
14 Feb 16#19
One of the few reviews says it can't do predictive text.
I'm assuming they just didn't turn it on.
Can you please confirm if it does, solo12
solo12 to bertiebasset
14 Feb 16#21
Hi no predictive text it does have a few templates like "sorry im in a meeting' etc but not predictive
FREEZIN WOLF to bertiebasset
14 Feb 163#22
If this is either the model number C-3PO or R2-D2 then i believe its capable of Hans (free) Solo
DealJourno to bertiebasset
15 Feb 161#50
Predictive text is for people who are unable to spell.
smelladeal
15 Feb 163#44
This would be a great offer on H.A.D (hot African deals), not HUKD :smirk:
jamalhc
15 Feb 16#43
Great find bought 2 :smiley:
solo12
14 Feb 16#42
There's nothing wrong with wanting to know why people are voting cold as its a good deal so unless they find better or have any objections thats why i posted that comment
satkaar
14 Feb 16#40
The delivery is free as well. Please amend the post accordingly.
satkaar
14 Feb 16#37
Does WhatsApp work on this? Else what's the use of 2g connectivity? Q&A on Argos site says Wifi. Does it connect to Wifi?
solo12 to satkaar
14 Feb 161#39
No whats app or wifi it has gprs but mainly this is for basic calls and text
bertiebasset
14 Feb 16#34
If I was desperate I'd let EE do it, only a fiver from them (99p Rakuten SIM + £4) too but I'd have some comeback if any problem.
Actually tempted because it's a really neat little phone.
solo12 to bertiebasset
14 Feb 16#36
Nokia 130 is good if tpo works in there straight out the box if thats all you need thn I suggest you go for it tbh
satkaar
14 Feb 16#35
Hot! Just in time. Thanks. Good find
solo12
14 Feb 16#32
Thats strange, but your e1270 can be unlocked from your local mobile shop for a fiver if that helps
bertiebasset
14 Feb 16#31
Thanks, planning to use a TPO SIM in it. Someone on that thread reported it fires straight up.
It won't work in my EE locked Samsung E1270, though my Orange SIM DOES work in the Samsung.
Funny old world!
solo12
14 Feb 16#30
No problem
the nokia is good if your using ee otherwise it is expensive to unlock or impossible
bertiebasset
14 Feb 161#29
Thank you, already fast-tracked the 5 quid Nokia 130 and picking it up tomorrow and I think you helped me stick with it, but still voted this HOT. (This HAS to be Nokia too, based on the keypad)
Thanks for sharing.
Ali1ali2
14 Feb 16#28
thanks
Ali1ali2
14 Feb 16#27
can anyone tell which type of charger is used with mobile thanks
Ali1ali2
14 Feb 161#25
hi
can which type of charger does this mobile has?
solo12 to Ali1ali2
14 Feb 16#26
Micro usb ie htc samsung blackberry mot g etc
solo12
14 Feb 16#24
Does have a loud speaker function also has 3.5mm jack and they provide headphones but I haven't used them so not sure
qw3rtyhhng
14 Feb 162#18
Can you get WhatsApp on this?
picorosco
14 Feb 161#16
I doubt I'd even bother with using the warranty at that price. if it brokw after a year, I'd just buy another. It would be less hassle.
solo12
14 Feb 168#15
Thank you
hardstylemw
14 Feb 1617#13
Would make a good discrete "secret" phone. Wouldn't be very good for looking at the pics she sends you tho, so cold from me!
jam1233
14 Feb 16#12
Nokia ringing any bells.....
pc_tech86
14 Feb 163#10
Only 3 day battery life?
solo12 to pc_tech86
14 Feb 161#11
Thats just based on my usage, im using 2 sims and have incoming and outside calls all day
live4less
14 Feb 161#8
tempted to buy one.
Quad
14 Feb 161#7
Great price for dual sim. The camera pics are probably like finger paintings but I doubt anybody will be using that function much.
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Opening post
Been using this phone for 2 weeks now really good value for money and excellent battery life
Camera,sd card slot, dual sim, call recording, torch, mp3 player
In the box comes headphones usb charger and manual also has 2 year manufacture warranty and 12 month argos warranty
Calls are clear and simple to use
Uk spec phone with uk plugs
not no Chinese junk off ebay
Top comments
Just need to get a Citroën saxo with dark tints and a bad boy body kit to match.
Latest comments (120)
Update: Original post was made with battery at 2%, it actually went on to just over 12 days in the end so even better.
Will it work on 3 ?
maxmix
Lol its £4.99 for the mains plug, nowadays we all have spares but someone elderly may not already have one
http://www.ttfone.com/special-offers/ttsims-dual-sim-tt130-mobile-phone.html
Righto :laughing:
Alba products are more basic and cheaper than its sister brand, Bush, which manufactures more professional and more expensive products.
Most products are rebranded appliances made in China by indigenous Chinese companies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alba_(brand)
Just need to get a Citroën saxo with dark tints and a bad boy body kit to match.
this phone is no good for drug dealers it has a mobile tracking application lol
Cheerz boi
Actually I voted hot, but some of these comments..... what has happened to HUKD these last few years :disappointed:
Lol, it should be:
"Buy Alba Sim Free 2.8" Mobile Phone - Blue at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for SIM free phones.
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchMobile?storeId=10151&catalogId=25051&langId=110&searchTerm=Alba phone blue mobile phone "
Enjoy. :-)
http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/3802360/searchTerm/ALBA+MOBILE+PHONES+AT+ARGOS.htm
In case anyone else wanted (& had issues with that link too?, then ..... )
This link however works on my Phone:
Buy Alba Sim Free 2.8" Mobile Phone - Blue at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for SIM free phones.
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchMobile?storeId=10151&catalogId=25051&langId=110&searchTerm=Alba phone blue mobile phone
Lol. :-)
http://www.archos.com/gb/products/featurephones/archos_f18/index.html
My last 2 smartphones have been "Chinese Junk" & not even rebranded....do the same job (often better)than friends branded phones for 1/4 of the price
Most Argos brand (Alba/Bush) Android phones are rebranded Archos phones
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/351607044732
as there is no respect
Even if that is while using dual sim it's awful, but I bet that figure is with just 1 radio.
https://www.o2.co.uk/shop/tariff/nokia/215/?productId=0dd684b6-78f7-4aae-927d-20d65396d32d&planId=&contractType=paymonthly
Throw it in the glovebox or bag and pretty much forget about it.
No. Chinese junk from Argos.
From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alba_(brand)
:laughing:
Decent enough price for what it is though. I still have an old Sony K750i I use as my emergency/stag-weekend-and-I-don't-want-my-phone-smashed phone.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dual-sim-mobile-9-99-ttfone-2380641
Rule one of posting a deal. NEVER ask why someone has voted cold. It guarantees a flurry of cold votes!!
Only kidding. Don't let it get to you. Its just the way it works round here. I posted a deal for a Samsung Galaxy J5 3 weeks ago from CPW and it got 52 degrees. It was posted again a week later and got 611 degrees. I have learnt to post so someone else gets some benefit and not for the sake of getting the deal going hot
Good deal though - from a reputable retailer rather than some shady eBayer.
This is probably the cheapest...only 4" though
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5077904.htm
It's great for voice and SMS but not much more.
HB
I'm assuming they just didn't turn it on.
Can you please confirm if it does, solo12
Actually tempted because it's a really neat little phone.
It won't work in my EE locked Samsung E1270, though my Orange SIM DOES work in the Samsung.
Funny old world!
the nokia is good if your using ee otherwise it is expensive to unlock or impossible
Thanks for sharing.
can which type of charger does this mobile has?