Picked one up from Coventry Arcade 30 minures ago. One I got is definitely 2017
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No because of the description of the phone.

3gb, Nougat, fingerprint recognition...

Bought the mother the P9 Lite just before Christmas for £139 from EE and its been awesome. For this price, 1080p screen, 3GB ram, Android 7, FP scanner, excellent battery life, how can this not be hot?

How does it compare to Moto 5 ?

you can buy without topup when using Fastrack

And it is not 2017 model unfortunately, Argos has as usual mixed up names and specs in their description...

How does this compare to the P9 lite?
(and when the hell is the P9 lite going to get its damn 'N' update given this P8 lite has EMUI5 so has the N update )

Here are the right specs for this phone : http://m.gsmarena.com/huawei_p8lite-7201.php

Huawei p8 lite (2015), specs are here:
http://m.gsmarena.com/huawei_p8lite-7201.php

you can buy 2017 model directly from EE for £10 more...

So this should be worse than any P9 lite as the P9's are newer and the P10 lite replaced them...
In any sane world.
So what it the 2017 P8 lite in all of this?
How does it compare to the P9 lite many of us bought?

I believe the specs on the Argos website match that of the 2017 version. Take screenshots of the specs/pics from the Argos website, buy the phone, if it doesn't match the specs, take it back.

how do we know its the old model and not the new model? EE running a similar deal on there website so maybe it is the new model

also states new on the argos website when first viewing the phone, the old p8 lite certainly isnt new, if anyone knows for sure that would be helpful, thanks

It is a lovely phone for £130 or whatever it is. Does everything I need bar gyroscopic for a few bits and bobs.

Just thinking of a new phone for the misses, so I can pinch her Moto G3 for wetter weather use.

It has the same spec as new 3gb ram and 3000 mah battery.

Argos website has specs as 3gb ram and Android Nougat.... It must be 2017 and the fact EE have just reduced the price must mean Argos have done the same

Unlikely a coincidence within a few days of price drop

Ordered from EE online great deal though the specs seem wrong the processor and camera, could just be argos not up to date also EE in store still costs 200 pound when I check yesterday.

Also it's Argos good luck finding one.

anyone know if there is a quicker way to unlock? states on EE website it can take up to 10 days.. thanks

I was looking for a replacement for my daughters iPhone 5s that has had found itself at the bottom of the toilet twice this year and settled for the Global Version Original Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4 X 3GB 32GB Mobile Phone Snapdragon 435 Octa Core 13.0MP Camera 4100mAh Fingerprint ID from Ali Express (£99 delivered - probably sometime in next few weeks). I've moved from the overpriced big brands to Hauwei and now to Xiaomi. Should be interesting to see what the phones like when it arrives.

so is it or not 2017, paid 169 last week fron carphone

Just been on live chat with argos, the advisor had no clue as to what model it is and suggested I ask the q&a department......

Cold - 2gb ram

Fantastic phone, camera, finger print reader.

OOS

2017 model 3gb, older model 2gb. Cold -
might be 2gb ram

there might also be a clown in the box when you open it - oh yer that would be you!

Will it be locked to we if Argos supplying?

Like I said, just take a screenshot of the website where it says 3GB and then buy it. If its the 2015 version or only has 2GB ram, you just take it back. If its the 2017, you've got yourself a bargain.

oos

How do you select home delivery?

and display is only 720p in older model plus lower specs processor...

The photographs of the back of the handset are the newer model. I reckon this is the latest version that they're selling.

Can I order one though? Can I ****. Typical Argos.

Oos is nearest 10 stores. No options for home delivery.

Out of stock in most places

The title on Argos webpage says "Huawei P8 lite', most of the description is for p8 lite, why OP decided it is P8 Lite 2017? just because of new picture?
As i said, yesterday they were selling it for £129 and today they dropped their price for £20 - that's it guys. There is no miracle ...

If I buy the phone from EE with their pack it says it renewed automatically, so do i lose any credit after 30 days? Also how do I cancel the top up?

No because of the description of the phone.

3gb, Nougat, fingerprint recognition...

Here we go:
ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

With its smooth outer contour, slim 7.7 mm edge and flawless lines, the P8lite sits perfectly balanced in the palm of your hand. The purest expression of a design concept that provides comfort, ease, and stability for every moment of your life.

The P8 lite has outstanding shooting capacity thanks to its 13MP rear camera and professional specifications. And that's not all. A phenomenal 5MP front camera means that great pictures can go both ways, like taking great-looking selfies.

The P8 lite is powered by an octa-core 64-bit Kirin 620 processor that supports HDR photography, and 1080p HD video encoding and decoding. The chipset also supports ultra-fast LTE Cat4 with downlink speeds up to 150Mbps.

Huawei P8 lite unveils the next generation of fingerprint technology. The sensor responds and unlocks your device in under 0.3 seconds* – 40% faster than before. Convenience and security, all at the tip of your fingers.

Title says "Huawei p8 lite"
Thickness 7.7 is for huawei P8 lite, Processor Kirin 620 is for huawei P8 lite, so they messed up everything in description as they usually do...THIS IS NOT 2017 MODEL GUYS

You are right that the piece of webpage matches the 2015 version. Other bits of the webpage however, (and the pictures,) are for the 2017 version.

Can somebody please buy on of these and put us all out of our misery?

The title is "Huawei p8 lite" which is most important.If you argue with them they will have some excuse about wrong or partially wrong description- they did with me the same.
Ay least they got rid of old phone as it is OOS everywhere- nice "mistake"...
They are a joke. When you open SIM FREE PHONES page you will find the same EE PAYG Huawei p8 lite with the same picture and description.

It goes along about a finger scanner but the old p8 lite doesn't even have one....

Can you actually buy this item? I can't see an option for home delivery.

xxx

Wow! A 2015 brunch box, that must be stale.

Picked one up from Coventry Arcade 30 minures ago. One I got is definitely 2017
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out of stock !!!!

Is this better than the Moto g5 tho?

Same none at any of the stores in 100 miles of me! :/

None available anywhere in South Wales.

Yes. In almost every way.

I'd like to know that too...

Can you please let me know why you believe this is better than the moto g5?
Thanks

how?

Just from reviews I've read/watched. The Huawei P8 Lite (2017) is more comparable to a Moto G4 Plus.

The processor in the G5 was weaker than the G4 (God knows why Lenovo chose that genius move) and far weaker than the G4 Plus.

Thanks. This has compass too (I think) and battery is more powerful

Annoyingly ordered one to collect Sunday, but can't wait the 10 days for EE to unlock the phone so I can put my sim in, had to go for a G5 instead, being delivered tomorrow , disappointed, like the look of this

I have a 3gb ram Chinese phone with a Mediatek processor, (which probably isn't any better than the G5 with its better processor, but 2gb ram) and it's easily fine for browsing and light gaming.

I'm getting rid for malware reasons, but your G5 is going to be fine for all of your mobile needs, unless you're used to flagship phones.

2017

Just tried the phone, box is a bit tatty but not as bad as above one. It seems like reseal as void stickers had been done twice, maybe the second one was done after putting the ee payg sim. Real product is 10 times better looking than the photo on the website. It looks like iphone 7 when I compared it to my iPhone. Make is excellent, screen is bright and color is great. First time using huawei and it's a surprise to me. I have also looked at the moto g5 and played a while at o2. The phone design is like a generation older though it has equipped great hardware but I have no confidence to lenovo phone which is not very well made.

No. it's a completely different phone.
A single google search would've told you that, if you could've been bothered to look.

This angers me because, someone could take your comment as fact and completely dismiss the phone, despite it being a superb bit of kit.

Please do your research before posting next time.

i was talking about mess in Argos description, the title was from older model, the bigger part of description was also for older model, the pics and some parts of description are from new model.I am selling phones last 20 years and i know what i am talking about, and i know how to find information in the web, mate...

just ordered from ee website for £129 - hoping the £13 quidco cashback will track aswell :smile:

Thanks OP.

One Huawei P8 Lite (2017) picked up by the OH from Argos this morning. :smiley:

It has an EE sim in the box, does anyone know if that has credit on it or does it have to be loaded on? (I won't get to play with it until this evening!)...

do you plan to unlock the phone? is it simple and cheap?
thnks

i cant see any left in London or Essex

Free to unlock through EE website, takes up to 10 days that's the only downside

i have a plusnet sim which uses ee so i was hoping i wouldnt need to unlock. as afckev says tho its free to unlock with ee anyway

Do you have a picture of the receipt? This deal should be expired as no stock anywhere

Also ordered from EE with Quidco- hope it tracks at £13. Thnx for the tip cannycoyote.

ordered to pick up in few days , but stupidly didn't use fastrack , will I have to pay for the £10 top up ,as email shoes 109.99 to pay in store ???

If you could let us know if it is definitely locked to EE that would be great, thanks

Another £8.99 to unlock - cold

Says £8.99

Ee are a shambles for unlocking l. Some say 8.99 some say free. Some say 10 days other customer service agents say 6 months before you can unlock a payg handset. Great if you can get it done for free in the 10 days but personally too much of a gamble and hassle for me to be bothers with

Showing stock available in Bath if any good to anyone

Incorrect showing stock in Bath when I checked this morning

Update...now oos in bath too , guess someone spotted it flirt

Tempted - but not only OOS at nearest 10 stores, but also I find the following a bit confusing....

https://community.ee.co.uk/t5/Unlocking-your-device/Unlocking-your-mobile-phone-or-device-The-EE-quick-guide/td-p/390746

Pay as you go customers who purchase an EE Pay as you go device, can request their device to be unlocked free of chargeThe cost for unlocking is £8.99If you’re on pay as you go:It must not be a pay monthly device that is less than 6 months old.

I got the motorola g5 deal from Amazon (the 3gb dual sim one) . Paid 135£.
I have reserved one Huawei because I am planning to return the Motorola to Amazon.
Motorola does not have a compass and is a bit chunky and seems this is a better phone.
However the G5 has a removable battery.
I dont like the idea that when the battery will wear down on the huawei (which will happen for sure in the near future) I will find myself with a useless phone that i need to charge every 30 minutes instead of simply changing the battery as I would be able to do with a motorola.
I'm cant really decide which one to go with.
Any one any suggestion?

The main reason I'm on the lookout for a new phone is the battery in my brilliant Honor 7 is pretty much useless after less than 2 years. And the cheapest I can find a replacement is £79 inc postage etc. Not worth it considering the charging port is starting to go, too but I can live with that. This irreplaceable battery nonsense is almost as bad as Apple's built-in obsolescence devices.
A superb phone is ultimately going to have to get chucked just because of the battery (lasts about 1 hour now, and never quite sure when it's going to randomly shut down)

Completely agree. super powerful phones that become useless because of batteries.
Motorola is ridiculous as well. The G5 has a removable battery but they do not sell the battery. They ask you to send the phone to them so that they will replace it. Is that a joke or is some sort of mafia :smile:?

same here got the g5 and wondering if I should sweep with this ??

hopefully someone will help us decide :smile:

You can get batteries off ebay £18 just replaced g4 batttery for £12 off ebay

Back in stock in beginning of august asked on Twitter

Picked mine up today. Works with BT mobile SIM without unlock. Great phone for the price.

Thanks. Yes found one too but ridiculous that Motorola refuses to sell it

[quote=oshybky]Back in stock in beginning of august asked on Twitter

Sorry guys can someone please clarify... Is this model 2017 version or 2015?

Just picked one up waiting for it to unlock, costs £8.99

Argos team say..2017 model..2gb ram, locked..9£ to unlock. See question and answers for this product

I thought 2017 is 3gb ram

So? What did you decide , keep Moto g5 , or return and get this ?

Never fully trust any answers given by the Argos Q&A team, some of the people they employ are idiots.

Possibly after I put it to EE live chat sales yesterday, that they were advertising p8 when it's oos, even though it was showing instock on website! Agent said she had escalated my complaint to webteam to have it removed ASAP!

I know you just have try in store for stock

i had one from my local ee store on thursday. its the 2017 model and was £129 inc topup (also emailed receipt to quidco for £13 cashback).

incase anyone is interested, my plusnet sim worked in it without unlocking, so i guess any provider who use ee as a carrier will work without unlocking aswell. e.g. virgin.

That is true. My mum's BT SIM works fine in the phone.

just collected mine today from Dunstable Argos. It was reserved from Thursday. it is huawei p8 lite 2017 version £119 +£10 topup

Seems to have vanished from Argos stock, can only be ordered online.

Ordered online from where, have you a link please?

Sorry I meant can only be ordered in store.

Anyway can advise if there is a non complicated solution to replace the battery once the battery has come to the ned of its life?

Had my P8 Lite unlocked by EE this morning free of charge (I called them). I had used the £10 top up which was used with the unlock request.