4-in screen
Android 5.1
quad-core CPU
4G support
8GB storage
1GB RAM
5MP camera
1,500mAh battery
Bluetooth 4.0
18 comments
AndyRoyd
23 Feb 16#1
Decent price if imperitive to obtain 4G, but all other specs are at a minimum (or even non-existent e.g. no flash / torch) but arguably acceptable for price.
Bubuka83
23 Feb 16#2
great find, thanks op! heat added! :-)
little_green
23 Feb 16#3
think the speed 6 is better deal
chancooluk
23 Feb 16#4
I can't recommend this phone. The screen is one of the absolute worst quality panels I have ever seen. It's got a slow response, washed out colours, very poor viewing angles, and a shimmery top layer thanks to poor quality plastics.
There are other phones around this price point that have better screens with similar hardware specs.
kalico to chancooluk
7 Mar 16#13
Can you say which ones, where to buy etc? I got the Vodafone Smart First for £20, just to connect a Mi band, but if this is 4G then i could use it as a MiFi too, for £32 unlocked.
Great spot that's worthy of it's own thread :smirk:
tallerguy
6 Mar 16#7
Reduced to £30 now
little_green
6 Mar 16#8
but probably 15 to u lock
little_green
6 Mar 16#9
*unlock
MrPuddington
6 Mar 16#10
In my experience, all cheap Android phones suck. The Moto G was the first that didn't, and since then we had a few other options. Of course after three years, even the Moto G is beginning to get annoying, and this phone is worse.
My advice: avoid if at all possible. From about 80 pounds you can get a phone that is actually nice to use.
If you only have 40 pounds... well, this is probably the best you can do, but you have been warned.
horsepills to MrPuddington
6 Mar 163#11
It depends what it's being used for though doesn't it? As a main phone with continuous use, this probably isn't going to be great. As an emergency spare that doubles as an mp3 player for the gym, sat nav for the car, etc... this is pretty good for £40
iEimis to MrPuddington
7 Mar 16#15
Bought LG Leon for mum from vodafone. Paid £50 and £1.59 for unlock code, it's a perfect little device running on snapdragon cpu. Fast and smooth, never had any lag issues, battery life is really good as well, and camera takes good photos for what you pay. If anyones interested http://m.gsmarena.com/lg_leon-7053.php
It's available at carphonewarehouse in gold colour, looks way better, but costs £69.99 + £10 topup from what I remember.
nublets2k
7 Mar 16#12
Caw!
Sphere
7 Mar 16#14
Can't see anywhere on eBay to unlock?
chancooluk to Sphere
7 Mar 16#16
Search for 'EE Rook Unlock Code' on ebay. There are loads of listings, starting at £1.69. It's a ZTE unlock (ZTE manufactures the Rook).
As a smartphone, I can't recommend it at all. However, if you need 4G data, it will probably serve you better than the Smart First.
irishsea
7 Mar 16#17
no root that i can find, as a basic phone its ok but I cannot recommend the battery wears down fast and at 2 months old I struggle to get half a day out of mine. Skype calls are impossible as constantly stuttering. Plus I fight the out of space battle with 3 apps installed constantly. The biggest plus is that it fits nicely in a pocket.
tallerguy
9 Mar 16#18
Bought one today for my father. tried it today myself and love it. I would recommend. thanks for links for ebay. Unlocked to use 02 sim fine.
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Opening post
Review : http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/ee-rook-1298913/review
Normally £49 + £10 top up.
~£2 to unlock are your friendly auction site.
4-in screen
Android 5.1
quad-core CPU
4G support
8GB storage
1GB RAM
5MP camera
1,500mAh battery
Bluetooth 4.0
18 comments
There are other phones around this price point that have better screens with similar hardware specs.
Or whatever you think might be better.
My advice: avoid if at all possible. From about 80 pounds you can get a phone that is actually nice to use.
If you only have 40 pounds... well, this is probably the best you can do, but you have been warned.
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/mShop/pay-as-you-go/lg-leon-payg/sku85930-black
It's available at carphonewarehouse in gold colour, looks way better, but costs £69.99 + £10 topup from what I remember.
As a smartphone, I can't recommend it at all. However, if you need 4G data, it will probably serve you better than the Smart First.