As a Chinese phone convert, I applaud Huawei for exposing just how much the UK is getting ripped off by the mainstream brands. Now if other China-based companies like Xiaomi, Meizu etc would officially launch here we would see a much more competitive UK mobile market. I'm confident it will eventually happen. Heat added.

Great. ​Do you want a cookie?

With regard to the £600 iPhone remark. It depends on your situation. I have iOS and Android devices in my home. There's no doubt that iOS is the best mobile OS overall in terms of generalisation, which means speed of updates, outclasses all other platforms and app support, which again outclasses all other platforms.

The reason I politely take umbridge with your comment is that I embrace all mobile platforms. So you have to be aware of the strengths and weaknesses of all platforms. I'll go through them below:

iOS:

Strengths;
Optimisation - Apple Control the hardware and software. Only has to run on a tiny amount of devices
Security - Despite the FBI 3rd party hack, Apple are a closed system, security is high on this platform
Updates: Best update system on any platform

Weaknesses:
Optimisation: Apple can use this to cripple older devices - forcing user in to decision whether to upgrade their device or not
Functionality: This significantly below Android, complete lack of customisation options, also some Apps such as YouTube are deliberately crippled it appears on iOS due to the interests of other parties - Google.

Android:
Strengths: Absolute customisation and access to file system, open source. Access to a massive amount of apps, up there with iOS in that respect

Weaknesses: Massive and I mean massive differences in the quality of experience depending on the device, easily crippled by bloatware, at times can be the best mobile OS and conversely the worst. Jack of all trades, master of some. Massive variation in quality of apps, complete lack of control of app experience, especially on tablets, where it can be absolutely dire. Crippling lag on many devices depending on numerous factors.

Windows Phone:
Strengths: Unique user interface and extremely minimal and therefore functional. Can be and usually is the fastest mobile OS. Microsoft came up with a great idea.

Weaknesses: Where do we begin? Lumia branding has effectively killed the platform, lack of apps means lack of users which is a vicious circle meaning lack of apps. No users no apps simple as that. Hardware in comparison to other platforms is weak, it has an excellent efficient styling. Microsoft killed the platform. Windows Mobile is unofficially dead. Windows Mobile now needs an iPhone style rebranding to continue. This could be in the form of Windows Surface Phone. Microsoft has an brand in Surface. Take it back to basics, take the phone to the brand and just make a limited amount of yearly updated devices vis a vis the Apple model. This platform might have a chance then, it needs apps though, you can argue it has the basics and therefore enough, this is incorrect, this platform has failed now and needs rebranding and apps quick quick quick Microsoft! Of course they have little control over that and have proved this.

That's gives you an idea of the platforms that are worth mentioning and their respective pros and cons. It's off the top of my head and my experience with the platforms.

The notion that Chinese phones are showing up the big boys is really faux, it's obvious that they will compete in the high end arena eventually but they simply do not currently. What you can get for £150 and more from them is excellent. This does not in any way obfuscate the validity of high end phones such as iPhone 6S and Galaxy S7, they are in a league of their own. I suggest you research the respective differences to see that this is true. It's true for many people a phone of this price will more than suffice. To say that there's no reason to get an iPhone or S7 at £600 is absolute nonsense, eventually as the quality of features catch up with high end products then this will change, for now it's simply not true.

This, without a shadow of a doubt!

This or ulephone power

Ulephone P is £38.00 cheaper though tbf

Just watched a few reviews,
I'm impressed.
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nice one Paul. heat added

great phone. fast, powerful, good battery life. only issues after 1 month of use are the screen scratches very easily and the camera is OK, but not quite as good as the rest of the phone. i

Lots of alternative Chinese import options, but you can't knock the spec and UK warranty at this price. Custom ROMs already out and CyanogenMod well on the way.

As a Chinese phone convert, I applaud Huawei for exposing just how much the UK is getting ripped off by the mainstream brands. Now if other China-based companies like Xiaomi, Meizu etc would officially launch here we would see a much more competitive UK mobile market. I'm confident it will eventually happen. Heat added.

I'm still using a 18 month old oneplus one and was gonna hold out for another 6 months till the LG G5 comes down to the £300 mark, or should I get this?